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OPENING NIGHT Time The Wedding Plan DOUBLE FEATURE All movies will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 Running time: 110 Joe’s Violin & Location minutes, Hebrew Itzhak All movies with English Monday, July 9 Lourdes University Franciscan Theatre Subtitles Joe’s Violin 6832 Convent Blvd. Sylvania, OH At 32, Michal (Noa Running time: 24 Kooler), an Orthodox minutes, Hebrew General Admission Jewish woman, is with English $7 per film, per person finally looking forward subtitles Series Package to the comfort and In this award- $30 all 5 dates, per person security of marriage, when she is suddenly winning All pre-purchased tickets and passes will blindsided by her fiancé's decision. documentary short, be available the day of each film Unwilling to return to lonely single life, a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor donates Michal decides to put her trust in fate and his violin to a local instrument drive, How to purchase tickets continue with her wedding plans, believing changing the life of a poor 12-year-old Call 419-724-0362 Mr. Right will appear by her chosen date. school girl, and unexpectedly, his own. Email [email protected] Joe’s Violin poignantly illuminates how Visit www.jewishtoledo.org/filmfestival Dreaming of a the power of music brings light in the Or buy at the door on a first come, first Jewish Christmas darkest of times and how a small act can served basis. Seating is limited. Monday, June 25 have a great impact, connecting people Running time: 52 across generations and cultures. Concessions minutes, English Popcorn and water will be available at all Set almost entirely in Itzhak screenings (unless otherwise noted). This a Chinese restaurant, 80 minutes, is included in your ticket price. Dreaming of a Jewish English Christmas is an From Schubert to Parking offbeat, irreverent Strauss, Bach to Free parking is available outside of the musical documentary Brahms, Mozart to… Franciscan Center. that tells the story of Billy Joel, Itzhak a group of Jewish songwriters, including Perlman’s violin Additional information and policies Irving Berlin, Mel Tormé, Jay Livingston, playing transcends Festivalgoers are encouraged to arrive Ray Evans, Gloria Shayne Baker, and mere performance at least 15 minutes prior (unless noted) Johnny Marks, who wrote the soundtrack to evoke the to the film program. All screenings are to Christianity’s most musical holiday. celebrations and struggles of real life. As general seating. Seats are occupied on charming and entrancing as the famous a first come, first served basis. All cell Fanny’s Journey violinist himself, Itzhak is a portrait of phones and other electronic devices inside Monday, July 2 musical virtuosity seamlessly enclosed in the auditorium must be turned OFF prior Running time: 94 warmth, humor, and above all, love. to the introduction of the film. Please minutes do not text or otherwise check devices French with during screenings. The lighted screens on subtitles electronic devices are distracting to others. Based on a true story, The use of cameras or recording devices of any kind is strictly prohibited during Fanny’s Journey is CLOSING NIGHT screenings. an incredible tale of 1945 bravery, strength, and Monday, July 16 survival; a story of a Running Time: 91 Questions daring young girl and minutes, Hungarian Please contact Hallie Freed at her younger sisters who will stop at nothing with English subtitles 419-724-0362 or [email protected] and fear no one. When the Nazis arrive Based on the in Italy, 11 children suddenly left on their acclaimed short story own do the impossible and reach the Swiss Homecoming by border to freedom. Gábor T. Szántó On a summer day in 1945, an Orthodox

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Volume 66 No. 9 • 24 pages Dear community members,

Wow, what an amazing month May was. I couldn’t be more proud to be a Toledoan. The Israel at 70 committee did a phenomenal job in welcoming Israel Consulate General Dani Dayan to our community. His day was packed with meetings among local, federal, and national leaders. Positive conversation with Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz may lead to fruitful exchanges regarding how Israeli technology can help with the water and algae problems our region faces. University of Toledo President Sharon Gaber not only hosted a Shabbat dinner earlier in the month at her home, but she also engaged in a very productive conversation with Dayan about how to bring UT and Israel together, especially in the department of autonomous vehicles. All in all, it was a remarkable month, yet the hard work our staff and lay leaders do doesn’t end there. Joel Marcovitch, CEO (ISSN 0040-9081) Our 6th Annual Jewish Film Festival returns on June 19. This year’s lineup Toledo Jewish News is published 11 times per year, by Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, is just as incredible as in previous years. Please remember to get to Lourdes 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. University Franciscan Center Theatre early. Our Major Donors will have the pleasure of meeting the director Toledo Jewish News invites correspondence on of Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas and enjoying a Chinese dinner before the film. Please RSVP to Colette@ subjects of interest to the Jewish community, but jewishtoledo.org. disclaims responsibility for any endorsement Our Annual Meeting, at which we get to honor the hard work of our donors and volunteers who make this of the views expressed by the writers. All submissions become the property of Toledo community tick, is also in June. Please take note of the front page and RSVP for Tuesday, June 26, at 6 p.m. Dinner Jewish News. Submissions will be edited for and drinks will be served. Come celebrate our amazing year and hear about our vision for the upcoming year. accuracy, brevity and clarity and are subject to On July 29, we are honored to be hosted by Paul Goldner and Sandy Soifer at their home in Delta for our verification. Toledo Jewish News reserves the Annual Major Donor solicitation event. Thank you, Paul and Sandy, for opening your home to help support the right to refuse any submissions. Toledo Jewish News does not guarantee the kashrut of any of amazing things Federation is doing. its advertisers. The appearance of advertising, There’s still time to become a Major Donor. Gifts that are $1,000 and above qualify you to take part in some in the Toledo Jewish News print or digital special activities. If you aren’t a Major Donor, please consider becoming one this year. media, does not constitute an endorsement of It’s going to be a great summer. We can’t wait to see you at Federation! the advertisers or their products and services by Toledo Jewish News, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and its affiliated agencies. Warm regards, Product and services information is based solely Joel on material received from suppliers.

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Toledo Jewish Community Foundation can help you… implify the way you ie ow? ith a onor Adised Fund hilanthropic Fund A Donor Advised Fund (Philanthropic Fund) makes charitable giving very easy. When you establish this fund with a minimum of $5,000, you have the right to recommend grants to your favorite qualifying charitable organizations. It is one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give to charity. It really is that simple. When you contribute cash, securities or other assets to a Donor Advised Fund, you are eligible to take an immediate tax deduction. The funds will then be invested for tax-free growth and you can recommend grants to any non-profit charitable organization qualified by the IRS. The Foundation will do all the work for you. Below is a look at how a Donor Advised Fund works.

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hat is a onor Adised Fund or a hilanthropic Fund? A Donor Advised Fund, or a Philanthropic Fund, is a charitable fund established with the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation which allows the donor or designee to recommend grants to qualifying charities.

ow does a onor Adised Fund or? Gifts of cash or any kind of property, including securities, stock, insurance and real estate, to the fund, can be used to establish the fund. The Fund assets are managed by the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation.

Are there any ta adantaes? Donors of cash or property to a Donor Advised Fund generally receive an income tax deduction for the cash or the full fair market value of the assets contributed. If the property contributed to the Fund is appreciated securities, real estate or some other capital asset, the donor can avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation.

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KAVOD aids area Holocaust survivor The Phone Buddy program matches Jewish older By Emily Gordon of bills and bought some personal adults with volunteers who conduct conversational items I needed. It really helped me.” It’s difficult to imagine Holocaust Although other organizations wellness calls on a weekly-basis. Not only do these survivors having to live in poverty. offer Holocaust survivors aid, it can calls serve as a safety check, they also provide reas- But of the approximately 100,000 take a long time to get them what surance, support and conversation to clients who are survivors living in the United States, they need. Jewish Family Service in need. an estimated 30-35 percent live at Things like medicine and or near poverty levels, said Amy groceries are needs that cannot wait, Volunteer Opportunities Israel Pregulman, co-founder and which is why Lisa was so relieved to executive director of KAVOD, in an receive aid from KAVOD through The Music & Memory ℠ program provides customized emailed overview of her nonprofit. Jewish Family Service, said Nancy The Friendly Visitor program matches and trains playlists on iPods to seniors suffering from cognitive “It is unconscionable and Newbury, executive director of JFS. volunteers to engage one-on-one with Jewish impairment and forms of dementia. Volunteers help unacceptable that these courageous “Every holocaust survivor has a older adults. Through regular visitation, Friendly serve the clients by downloading music and compiling people, who’ve endured so much unique set of circumstances. This Visitors provide companionship, socialization, and customized playlists. already, are living their remaining particular elderly individual lives on instill a sense of worth. Fulfillment flows both years without basic necessities,” she very limited resources and watches ways in the volunteer/friend relationship, as both said. every penny she spends. Sometimes lives are deeply enriched. KAVOD, based in Memphis, there just aren’t enough pennies to Have a busy schedule? Tennessee, partners with Jewish purchase what she needs,” Newbury We have contingent volunteer opportunities! Family Service agencies to help said. “This amazing program gave Holocaust survivors get the food, her $250 in gift cards that helped The Patient Advocate program trains volunteers to  Handy Helper (assistance with simple house- medicine, and household items they her save her cash to pay some bills accompany older adults to medical appointments. hold tasks) need through gift cards to grocery while using the gift cards to buy Volunteers assist clients in preparing for the ap-  Technology Assistance (cellphone, computer, stores and pharmacies near their some necessities. The application iPad, etc.) homes. process was very easy and dignified.” pointments by helping identify concerns or ques- Since creating KAVOD in 2015, Since 2015, KAVOD has raised tions to discuss with their doctor. Volunteers tran-  Mitzvah Basket Decoration Pregulman and her husband, John more than $89,000 and given out scribe the physician’s notes to ensure they are Pregulman, have served Holocaust more than $70,000 to Holocaust clearly understood by the client. In addition to survivors in 26 communities across survivors. providing support and advocacy during the ap- For more information, please contact: the country, including Chicago, “Amy and John Pregulman are pointment, a Patient Advocate furnishes a written Cleveland, and Toledo. doing an incredible mitzvah for summary of the appointment for the patient and McKenzie Pittman, LSW Lisa (name changed for privacy), Holocaust survivors,” Newbury JFS Social Worker. 419-724-0407 who lives in the Toledo area, added. [email protected] benefitted from KAVOD this year. For more information about “I was really having a difficult KAVOD, contact Newbury at 419- time. I had a lot of trouble,” Lisa said. 724-0408 or Nancy@JewishToledo. “I used the money to pay a couple org. The Phone Buddy program matches Jewish older adults with volunteers who conduct conversational wellness calls on a weekly-basis. Not only do these calls serve as a safety check, they also provide reas- surance, support and conversation to clients who are Jewish Family Service in need. Volunteer Opportunities

The Music & Memory ℠ program provides customized The Friendly Visitor program matches and trains playlists on iPods to seniors suffering from cognitive volunteers to engage one-on-one with Jewish impairment and forms of dementia. Volunteers help older adults. Through regular visitation, Friendly serve the clients by downloading music and compiling While the Food Pantry appreciates food donations, there is a Visitors provide companionship, socialization, and customized playlists. greater need for personal care and paper products. Meijer Simply Give cardsinstill are not a senseeligible of for worth. use on theseFulfillment items, so flows the Food both Pantry dependsways on infinancial the volunteer/friend gifts or donations relationship, for personal careas both items. If you’d like to donatelives items are to deeply the Food enriched. Pantry, please consider choosing items from its wish list: Have a busy schedule? We have contingent volunteer opportunities! • paper towels • soap (bar soap, dish soap, • facial tissues The Patient Advocate program liquid trains hand soap,volunteers and to  Handy Helper (assistance with simple house- • diapers accompany older adults tolaundry medical soap) appointments. hold tasks) • feminine hygiene products • toilet paper (preferably  Technology Assistance (cellphone, computer, • disposableVolunteers razors assist clients inindividual, preparing pre-wrapped for the ap- • shampoopointments by helping identify rolls) concerns or ques- iPad, etc.) tions to discuss with their doctor. Volunteers tran-  Mitzvah Basket Decoration scribe the physician’s notes to ensure they are clearly understood by the client. In addition to providing support and advocacy during the ap- For more information, please contact: pointment, a Patient Advocate furnishes a written summary of the appointment for the patient and McKenzie Pittman, LSW JFS Social Worker. 419-724-0407 6505 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania, OH 43560 419-885-2561 [email protected] [email protected] Toledo Jewish News • June/July 2018 • Page 7 Local Jewish Family Service donations received from December 2017 through May 2018 In memory of Vincent Nathan Sheldon Slaybod & Julia Casey In memory of Sonny Cohen In honor of Louis Udell’s birthday Steve Lauer & Marilyn Klar Jayne Small Steve & Debbe Skutch Steve Lauer & Marilyn Klar Sam & Beverly Steinman In memory of Philip Markowicz Timothy Warrick In memory of Joanne Rubin For a speedy recovery for Jeff Bauer Dr. Arthur Brecher Dr. Marvin & Kathy Scheer Dr. Jeffrey & Sheryl Levin In memory of Ilya Kapelyush In memory of Margaret Klumb Thomas & Jan Kasle In honor of Sandy Soifer Goldner’s Mazel tov on the birth of Sara Taub’s & Dr. Gary & Donna Benjamin special birthday Ross Chaban’s grandsons In memory of Marjorie Miller Sue Tipping, Sharon & Mike Steve Lauer & Marilyn Klar In memory of Aldine Lyman Terence & Linda Mambort Tipping, and the girls Dr. Arthur Brecher Financial Donations to the Food Pantry In memory of Leona Goldman In honor of Ann Rosenberg’s special and to the CSA Food to Share Program In memory of Marjory Rusgo Nicholas Muska & Susan birthday Rafi & Estie Berns Betty Benjamin Hartman Muska Dr. Jeffrey & Sheryl Levin BGSU Hillel Gary & Andrea Delman Jerry & Diane Phillips Dr. Arthur Brecher John & Donna Efroymson In honor of Davie Epstein’s special Justin Gray Marvin & Judi Fox In memory of Leonard Newman birthday Elaine Hershman Laurie Gross Thomas & Jan Kasle Dr. Jeffrey & Sheryl Levin Steve Lauer & Marilyn Klar Barb Hager Dr. Jeffrey & Sheryl Levin Elaine Hershman In memory of Sue Wittenberg In honor of Karen Posner’s special Thomas Tann Jerel Hess & Family Jim & Diane Perlman birthday Dr. Sarah Taub Sanford & Phyllis Horwitz Dr. Jeffrey & Sheryl Levin Sue Tipping, Sharon & Mike Howard & Lois Israel In memory of Arthur Friedman Tipping, and the girls Marvin & Marilyn Jacobs Jim & Diane Perlman In honor of Jennifer Kogut’s special Thomas Kasle birthday Thank you to all who also donated food and Dr. Kenneth & Nancy Newbury In memory of Jay Post Dr. Jeffrey & Sheryl Levin other items to the food pantry. Jerry & Diane Phillips Dr. Marvin & Kathy Scheer Delores Poneman In honor of the Mark Liber Family Janet Rogolsky In memory of Kristin Vessey Dr. Ernest & Audrey Brookfield Mickey & Suzie Rosenberg Dr. Arthur Brecher

2018-19 Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and Affiliated Agencies Boards of Directors JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER Mickey Rosenberg Robert K. Vincent – Israel Advocacy David Freed TOLEDO 2018 - 2019 Stephen A. Rothschild Bruce Post Paul Goldner Executive Board Nancy Shall Lisa Shall Alix Greenblatt Eric Dubow – President Frederick J. Treuhaft Gail Mirrow Gary Delman – Immediate Past Mark Zyndorf JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE Jay Mirrow President Executive Board Melvin Siegel Richard D. Rusgo – Vice-President TOLEDO HILLEL Ross Chaban– President Dena Zack Laurie Gross – Treasurer Meira Zucker - Chair Anita Levin – Vice-President ** Members are appointed and not selected Cheryl Rothschild – Secretary Joel Beren – Immediate Past Chair Chad Kripke – Treasurer through a community vote. Jason D. Levine - Delman David Zack – Secretary Steven D. Nathanson – President, Supporting Organization Tom Kasle – Immediate Past- Jewish Senior Services Jerome Phillips - Wasserstrom President Ross Chaban – President, Jewish Supporting Organization JFS Directors Jewish Federation Family Service Allison Berns - Solomon Supporting David Berland Joanne Rubin – President, Toledo Organization Marilynn Fine & Foundation Board of Jewish Education Nancy Shall - Toledo Jewish Marilyn Levine Daniel N. Steinberg – Chair, Toledo Community Foundation Michael Leizerman Jewish Community Foundation Judge Charles Wittenberg -Jewish Rena Leizerman Mark Greenblatt – Campaign Chair Federation Board Liaison Jay Margolies Buz Romanoff – President, Congregation JoAnn Kroll - At Large Dewey Miller B’nai Israel Representative from BG Jewish Debbe Skutch Scott Schwab – President, Temple Community Sarah Taub Shomer Emunim Judith Wahrman - At large, BG Bob Berkowitz –President, Jewish Community TOLEDO BOARD OF JEWISH Congregation Etz Chayim Patti Tuschman - At large, Toledo EDUCATION Sue Ann Hochberg– Chair, Jewish Jewish Community Executive Committee Community Relations Zack Ottenstein - At large, Toledo Joanne Rubin – President Tamara Green – At Large Jewish Community Stephen A. Rothschild – Immediate Tom Kasle – At Large Madge Levinson - Honorary Board Past-President Member Kate Theise – Treasurer TOLEDO JEWISH COMMUNITY JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS Dena Eber – Secretary Directors FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS COUNCIL** Kim Brody – Congregation B’nai Daniel N. Steinberg, Chair Sue Ann Hochberg - Chair Israel Gary Delman Scott Rothstein – Immediate Past Nancy Jacobson – Congregation Eric Dubow, President JFGT Chair Etz Chayim Paul D. Goldner Thomas Klein – Interfaith Wendy Payne – Temple Shomer Mark D. Greenblatt Programming Coordinator Emunim Laurie Gross, Treasurer JFGT Hindea Markowicz – Ruth Fajerman Marjorie E. Siegel Lynn B. Jacobs Markowicz Holocaust Resource Phyllis Wittenberg Tom J. Jaffee Center Director Linda A. Liber Joanne Rubin – Church/State/Civil CAMPAIGN CABINET** Scott M. Liber Liberties Coordinator Mark Greenblatt – Chair Jon B. Liebenthal Devorah Shulamit – Coordinator of Richard D. Rusgo – Past Chair Dr. James Ravin Interfaith Programming Paul Causman Page 8 • June/July 2018 • Toledo Jewish News Jewish Living Center Learning and Expressing Yourself We believe that we should never stop learning or expressing ourselves. In order to make this approach to life attainable to everyone in our Jewish Living Center community, we offer a wide range of free programs. Please come and join us. 6505 Sylvania Avenue | Sylvania, Ohio | 43560 | 419-531-2119 René Rusgo, Director Drawing and painting class: all levels Wednesdays 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Jewish Living Center for 60 and better Join Anjelika’s drawing and painting class to relax, express yourself, and see art through a new lens: your own. In this class you can work with pencil, watercolor, pastel, acrylics, or oil at your own pace. Draw inspiration from a The Jewish Living Center ( JLC) is a fresh, holistic approach favorite photograph or something you have seen in a magazine. Anjelika is to how we look at aging and how we view ourselves as we age. here to help you create your masterpiece, even if you don’t think you can, in this fun and casual environment. All supplies provided. Free. We strive to make the JLC the place where you come when you want to learn about something new and exciting. Where you can try out the newest trends in movement and exercise. Where technology is just a touch away. Where adventure takes you plac- Whole Body Fusion es. Where you gather with your old friends and make new ones. Friday, June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 1 p .m. – 2 p.m. Where you can feel comfortable being yourself. This class will combine several exercise elements into a unique work- Be a part of the Jewish Living Center: out experience. Your body’s foundation will be strengthened with foot/ Pick the event(s) you want to participate in. ankle exercises, your posture will be improved, and your balance will be Register by the registration deadline to join the fun. restored with corrective exercises.

Call us at 419-531-2119 # 2 or email [email protected] Pelvic core exercises will retrain and strengthen your pelvic floor mus- with your payment information, as payment is due at the time of cles. Breathing techniques will be practiced with movement, walking, registration. and running (optional). Whole Body Fusion is open to all levels. This VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover are accepted. class is limited to 15 participants. Personal checks can be mailed to: Jewish Living Center 6505 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, OH 43560

“OY! I registered for an event and now I can’t attend.” Please call NEW TIMES! and let us know so we can open that spot for another community member. IT’S HERE, EARLY BIRDS! Scent-free space Get Fit…It’s Never Too Early! Jewish Living Center participants are asked not to wear perfume, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday cologne, or any other strong-smelling fragrances while participating 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. New Time Starting Monday, July 9 in classes, programs, and trips. Your cooperation in this effort will AND 11 a.m - noon allow all of our participants to take part in our programming. Hey, early risers…you asked, we listened! Starting Monday, July 9, For more information about the Jewish Living Center or its your favorite class will kick off your day with a comprehensive workout 1programs, please call Director René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 # 1 or featuring cardio, strength, and flexibility. Balls, bands, chairs, and light email [email protected]. The Jewish Living Center (JLC) and all of its programs are open to weights are used in this class. Join us for great moves and great music those who are 60 and better and are supported through a generous one hour earlier. grant from the Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization All supplies are provided. Free. (JSSSO) and through your campaign dollars. The JLC also receives funds from the Area Office on Aging. SUPPORTED BY 2 Jewish Federation & Foundation www.jewishtoledo.org

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To register for a program, contact Stephanie Hinamon at 419-531-2119 #2 or email [email protected]. For more information about programs, contact René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 #1 or [email protected] Toledo Jewish News • June/July 2018 • Page 9 Jewish Living Center Free services and events at the

Please note that Jewish Federation and affiliated offices (including the JLC) are now open on Fridays until 4:30 p.m. To use any of the above services, just fill out a simple and quick Client Registration Form. To learn more about the Jewish Living Center, call 419-531-2119 #1 or visit JewishToledo.org. The Jewish Living Center is supported by the Area Office Jewish Living Center on Aging, the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and Jewish Seniors Services Supporting Organization. Vera & Leo Sekach Community Services Bldg, Jewish Family Service, 6505 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania Healthy Living Our approach to aging includes promoting a healthy lifestyle. By offering a series of wellness programs, the JLC helps those in our community achieve their health goals.

MONDAY WEDNESDAY Check In with Us 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. (No class July 4) Pelham Manor 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Ballet Ball Fusion Jewish Living Center 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. This is a great combination class that brings together basic ballet, It doesn’t have to be a manic Monday when you come by to get your blood Tai Chi, and drumming to give you a complete and fulfilling workout pressure and/or glucose checked by a registered nurse. It’s quick, pain- unlike any other with music to guide you. It focuses on your core for less, and keeps you on the path to good health. L’Chayim! All supplies are balance and strength and offers a full range of motion to help you work on provided. your stretching and breathing.

9 a.m. – 10 a.m. (New time starting July 9) AND 11 a.m. - noon FRIDAY Get Fit…It’s Never Too Early 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. (New time starting the week of July 9) AND 11 a.m. - noon Hey, early risers…you asked, we listened! Starting Monday, July 9, your Get Fit…It’s Never Too Early (see above for description) favorite class will kick off your day with a comprehensive workout featuring cardio, strength, and flexibility. Balls, bands, chairs, and light weights are 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. used in this class. Join us for great moves and great music one hour earlier. Poker & More… All supplies are provided. Free. Big and Little Vegas, Stretch, and Red and Black - those are just a few of the games you can expect to play in this lively get together for all. Nickels 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. and dimes are what you will need to make this an afternoon of fun. Drumming A full-body workout for any fitness level that anyone can do. Drumsticks 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. are pounded on exercise balls and clinked overhead and side-to-side to up- Whole Body Fusion beat music that will have you moving in step and around the circle. This June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 class keeps you active and gives your core a great workout. All supplies are This class will combine several exercise elements into a unique workout ex- provided. perience. Your body’s foundation will be strengthened with foot/ankle exercises, your posture will be improved, and your balance will be restored with WEDNESDAY (No class July 4) corrective exercises. Pelvic core exercises will retrain and strengthen your 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. (New time starting the week of July 9) AND 11 a.m. - noon pelvic floor muscles. Breathing techniques will be practiced with movement, Get Fit…It’s Never Too Early (see above for description) walking, and running (optional). Whole Body Fusion is open to all levels. This class is limited to 15 participants.

Healthy Living Special Edition Thrive, Don’t Just Survive Thursday, July 26 All programs are at 1 p.m. on select Thursdays in July at So you are trying to help? Caregiving – a Societal and Individual Crisis the JLC, Sekach Bldg., 6505 Sylvania Ave. “I don’t talk about caregiving from textbook knowledge, but rather from Please register at least one week prior to class. my experience of being one for both of my parents. This program invites participants into the joys and harsh realities of caregiving with some very Learning to Cope and Hope through Life’s Changes Series intentional ways of managing. This program is for the caregivers – and those This is a special series of offerings to help one navigate their ever changing who are not YET caregivers – in learning how to manage systems and the lives. It is an opportunity to take a step back and refresh our knowledge daily issues we face.” about how to handle various situations. Come for one or all four offerings. This series is in partnership with Hospice of Northwest Ohio and presented The Culinary Corner presented by Sunset by Janet Miller, MA LPCC. Retirement Communities Thursday, July 12 Join us for the second in a series of offerings to taste, laugh, learn, and Live, Work, and Lead - Positively! explore the fun of food. “In this program we learn that, yes, we all start with the genetics we were Fun Fruits and Veggies born with (like telomere length) – are completely affected by our lifestyle. Thursday, August 9 Registration required by Friday, August 3 Participants are invited to consider their own role model for aging and how Justin Fisher, culinary mentor at Sunset Village, will host the second in- they are going to age. We will also talk about communication and how that stallment of Culinary Corner presented by Sunset Retirement Commu- impacts the way we and others respond. If we are intentional about how we nities on Thursday, August 9. Fisher will use summer fruits to create re- age and how we speak, our leadership becomes more positive, uplifting, and freshing fruit smoothies as well as summer salads. Please join us for this effective.” cool program focusing on what’s healthy and delicious this summer. Page 10 • June/July 2018 • Toledo Jewish News Jewish Living Center Contemporary Offerings Out and About Anniversary Luncheon Frankenmuth Trip Thursday, June 7 12 p.m. - Luncheon and entertainment by Swingmania Congregation B’nai Israel – 6525 Sylvania Avenue $5 per person Registration and payment required by Monday, May 28

This is our time to get together and enjoy each other’s company and catch up. We will have fabulous entertainment by Swingmania, a.k.a the Jeff McDonald Band. The band is a dedicated group of talented Toledo area musicians whose goal is to entertain the widest possible audience, whether they're accustomed to the big band swing sound or not. From Benny Goodman's "Sing Sing Sing" to Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York," this band has all the tunes that we love, so come with a request or two.

Celebrate special occasions this spring by giving family and friends the gift of home! B’nai Mitzvahs • Confirmations • Mother’s and Father’s Days • Birthdays

A History of the Toledo Jewish Community: 1895-2006 by David Noel

Available for $20 a copy at Federation and the gift shops of Congregation B’nai Israel, Congregation Etz Chayim, and Temple Shomer Emunim.

Toledo Jewish Historical Society will ship for an additional charge. Toledo Jewish News • June/July 2018 • Page 11 Active Life for 60 and Better Out and About Getaway JEWISH LIVING CENTER OF GREATER TOLEDO

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To register for a Jewish Living Center Program, please call Stephanie Hinoman at 419-531-2119 #2 or email [email protected]. For questions about a program, please call René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 #1 or email [email protected]. For complete itinerary, check out www.jewishtoledo.org/60andBetter/out-and-about Page 12 • June/July 2018 • Toledo Jewish News Local 29th Interfaith Blood Drive/ Musical Celebration of Life

29th Interfaith Blood Drive Musical Celebration of Life Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24 Sunday, June 24 8:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe St. Congregation B'nai Israel, 6525 W. Sylvania Ave. Blood donors desperately needed. Volunteers needed for both days. Cantor Lichterman, Rabbi Rubin, and Cantor David Freides will per- The Jewish community covers for Sunday morning while parishioners are form along with Irish dancers, Buddhist chanting, bag pipes, and the choir in church from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call Devorah at 419-841-4652 or from True Church Of God Apostolic Faith, which is housed by the origi- 419-356-5280. nal Congregation B'nai Israel building on 12th and Bancroft Streets. A delicious reception to follow. VE Day Celebration

more than 20 people who resettled here from the Former Soviet Union gathered in the Weinman Com- munity Room at Pelham Manor to remember those who were in the armed services, those who worked to support the military efforts, and those who survived the ghettos. They were remembered with music from the era and photos of those who fought in battle. Tanya Boro- chin, Jewish Family Service Refu- gee Services Coordinator, opened the program by inviting everyone to share their stories of endurance, “VE” means Victory in Europe. bravery, and courage. The program Though Germany surrendered in was arranged by Lydia Spivak, Pel- the late evening of May 8, 1945, the ham Manor night manager, and Iri- news was announced in Moscow on na Ilkanaeva, a Pelham Manor ten- May 9. Therefore, the celebration of ant, along with the help of other this important day in history tradi- tenants. tionally occurs on May 9. This year, JLC Have I Got a Story For You

On April 26, editor Ezra Glinter presented Have I Got a Story For You at and the presentation, audience members met with Glinter and had their Congregation B’nai Israel. The book contains 42 stories from the famous books signed. Yiddish newspaper The Forward, in English for the first time. After lunch Toledo Jewish News • June/July 2018 • Page 13 Local Hamas uses the sickest PR stunt of all time By Joel Marcovitch organization and praising their martyr- ia, Yemen, Myanmar, and Pakistan are If Palestinian terrorists who make (Reprinted by permission of The Toledo dom. Yet western media count them as few and far between. it past the fence intent on murdering Blade) helpless civilians. Just this week, Hamas Those who think this situation is be- Jews succeed, they stay true to their re- official Salah Bardawil, in an interview cause of President Trump’s decision to peated calls to eradicate Israel. Hamas When separating fact from hyper- with the Palestinian news outlet Balad- relocate the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem wins. bole, it’s always important to follow the na, said, “In the last rounds of confron- ignore the inconvenient fact that the It is reprehensible of the world’s numbers. In the case of the sickest pub- tations, if 62 people were martyred, 50 new embassy is located in West Jerusa- media not to challenge or print Hamas lic relations stunt in the word, the num- of the martyrs were Hamas members lem, not in what is commonly referred public statements, calling for the mur- bers we should follow are not the num- and 12 were citizens. How can Hamas to as “disputed” territory in East Jerusa- der of Jews. Maybe that doesn’t fit the ber of Palestinian children sent to their reap the fruits if it pays such an expen- lem. Those who simply object to its re- narrative of certain newspapers that deaths by smiling Hamas leaders with sive price?” He was not lamenting the location from Tel Aviv without looking have a rabid thirst for showing only their cash-lined pockets, giving instruc- 12 civilians lost. at the facts on the ground must believe one side of this complicated conflict. tions from their comfy offices; we must I find it absurd that when covering that Israel has no sovereign right to any Maybe obsessed journalists are worried also follow the dollars and cents paid the conflict, news sources fail to men- of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, or any that any critique of Hamas means that by the Palestinian Authority to fami- tion quotes from Hamas and terrorist part of Israel. Former U.S. Ambassador their gravy train of press passes and lies of Hamas members who die during leaders in Gaza about the crisis. Yahya Daniel Shapiro, who served under the freelance photography allowances from the protests and the increasing annual Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was asked Obama administration, conceded that Hamas will be cut off. pay scale, or “pension,” they receive de- what they plan to do when they breach moving the embassy to Jerusalem was The real Nakba catastrophe, 70 years pending on how many Jews the terror- the border fence. He replied, “We will appropriate. in the making, is that the corrupt Pal- ists kill. tear their hearts out of their chests.” Palestinian apologists have fallen estinian leaders celebrate when their ci- The Palestinian Authority current- If you had Canadians getting past hard for the sick PR of Hamas for de- vilians and children are used as human ly allocates $360 million a year, 7 per- border patrol on the Ambassador bridge cades and aligned themselves with ter- shields and pay the ultimate price in cent of its budget, to families of mar- with instructions to rip the hearts out rorists who are rubbing their hands and their sick PR campaign. Just as tragic tyrs. It was only last year that the Taylor of every American man, woman, and filling their pockets with foreign aid as are journalists and so–called commu- Force Act was passed by the US House child, it is certain that no matter the age they watch the blood of their own chil- nity “peace activists” here in Toledo and of Representatives to sharply reduce its or sex of the would-be attackers, Amer- dren they willingly send to the border nationwide who fall for this false narra- annual $300 million in aid from the icans would do all they could to repel die, banking on a no-lose situation. tive every time without question. This American tax payer, given to the Pal- these attacks without blinking an eye If Hamas sends enough of their justs allow Hamas to get away with estinian Authority. Payments to the or offering an apology to the world for people mixed in a civilian population murder. terrorist’s families for killing Jews can defending its citizens. Only the state of to the boarder marching to their deaths reach up to $3,500 a month. Israel is dragged in front of the United and continues to use them as cannon Joel Marcovitch is CEO of the Jewish Almost on a daily basis, Palestinian Nations for a tongue-lashing and con- fodder for willing journalists to take Federation of Greater Toledo. He has been terrorist factions release the names of demnation time and time again. Yet pictures and fill papers, much of the to Israel over 45 times and spent time the dead on their official news outlets, U.N. condemnations for the world’s world will fall further into a false nar- working with Israelis, Arabs, and Pales- claiming they were members of their grossest human rights violations in Syr- rative, and Hamas wins. tinians to advance dialogue and peace.

THE SANCTUARY

Join us at the Delta, Ohio home of your hosts Sandy Soifer & Paul Goldner JFGT Annual Major Gifts Occasion Sunday, July 29, 2018 4 p.m. cocktails and hors d’oeuvres | 5:15 p.m. dinner Jewish Federation Minimum $1,000 gift to the 2018 Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Campaign & Foundation For more information contact Wendy Goldstein, Campaign Director, at 419-724-0360 or [email protected]. Save the date Page 14 • June/July 2018 • Toledo Jewish News Young Jewish Toledo

Programs especially for post- YOUNG college to young families. Toledo

YJT Euchre Tournament she enlists the help of two different matchmak- Test your pub knowledge and join the YJT team Saturday, June 2 ers, goes on a series of disastrous blind dates and for a night of Sporcle trivia. RSVP by Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. finds an unexpected connection with a charm- July 24. Jewish Family Service – 6505 Sylvania Ave. ing but utterly unsuitable pop star (Oz Zehavi) $5 per person by Tuesday, May 29/$10 after - all while dismissing pleas by concerned friends YJT at the Mud Hens Includes apps, drinks & games and family members that she reconsider her risky Saturday, August 18 plan. As the day of the ceremony grows closer 7:05 p.m. – game starts No partner required! Euchre is a trick-taking and no suitor appears, Michal puts everything on 406 Washington St. (Meet at the Coop) card game most commonly played with four the line to find happiness. $20 per person by August 11, $30 after people in two partnerships with a deck of 24, 28, Includes game ticket, dinner, and one drink or sometimesCANCELED 32 standard playing cards. Don’t HandleBar Toledo ticket know how to play? No worries! We will teach Saturday, July 14 you. Meet by 8:15 p.m. (bar leaves at 8:30 p.m.) Space is limited. RSVP and payment required by 320 N. Ontario Street Tuesday, August 14; no walk-ins. Ticket will be YJT goes to the movies – The Wedding Plan $20 per person by Monday, July 9/$30 after held at will-call in your name. Tuesday, June 19 Only 16 spots available. RSVP and payment re- 7 p.m. quired in advance; no walk-ins. Waiver must be Join YJT before the summer ends to see the Lourdes University Franciscan Theatre – signed July 13. Toledo Mud Hens take on the Rochester Red 6832 Convent Blvd. Wings. Meet some new friends and catch up $7 per person Join YJT for a night out exploring downtown with old pals. Toledo on its first bicycle bar, HandleBar Tole- At 32, Michal (Noa Kooler), an Orthodox Jew- do! Climb aboard and let’s drink, sing, and pedal ish woman, is finally looking forward to the the night away. Ticket includes tour and drinks RSVP to any or all events to comfort and security of marriage, when she is aboard the cycle pub. Street parking is available [email protected] or 419-724-0362. blindsided by her fiancé’s decision to call off the but limited; please consider other safe alterna- **Please notify us of any dietary issues 1 wedding with only a month's notice. Unwilling tives to driving. week prior to the event** to return to lonely single life, Michal decides to put her trust in fate and continue with her wed- YJT Does Trivia ding plans, believing Mr. Right will appear by Wednesday, August 1 her chosen date. Confident she will find a match Arrive around 6:45 p.m. SUPPORTED BY made in heaven, she books a venue, sends out in- Trivia starts at 7 p.m. vitations and buys a wedding dress, as her skep- El Camino Real – 2500 Sylvania Ave. Jewish Federation tical mother and sister look on with trepidation. Chips, salsa, guac, and margs on us, anything else & Foundation During Michal's month-long search for a spouse, on you YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK

Young Jewish Toledo is a staple of Jewish life in the Toledo area, existing to draw wonderful, dynamic, young Jewish people together for the greater benefit of the community. From Hebrew Happy Hours to date nights to volunteer opportunities, Young Jewish Toledo provides a range of opportunities for young Jewish professionals 21-40. These future leaders of Jewish Toledo are continuously strengthening personal connections while participating in – and perpetuating – Jewish life in Toledo. To find out more about how you or someone you know can get involved with Young Jewish Toledo, contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or [email protected].

Ladies of Young Jewish Toledo PJ Parenting! feel the burn at Pure Barre

On April 26, 11 YJTers participated in a toning Pure Barre class. Dr. Kay Tompsett Weingarden gave parents tips and tricks about dealing After, they noshed, talked, and enjoyed smoothies from Jamba Juice. and disciplining bedtime. Toledo Jewish News • June/July 2018 • Page 15 PJ Library SUPPORTED BY WILL YOU READ Jewish Federation & Foundation ME A STORY? Preschool Co-sponsored by YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK Chabad and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Supported by the Federation’s Annual Campaign

FREE books and CDs - Are you getting YOURS? PJ Library® is completely FREE RSVP to any or all events to [email protected] or 419-724-0362. for participating families in the Please notify us of any dietary issues at least one week prior to the event. Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo region.

PJ Parenting! – Sleeping and Eating PJ Library® seeks to engage Jewish families with young children. Wednesday, June 13 Each participating child in our community from age six months 7:30 p.m. through eight will receive a high-quality Jewish children’s book or SIP Coffee Toledo – 3160 Markway Rd (in Cricket West shop- CD every month. ping center, back side) FREE Each book and CD comes with resources to help families use the RSVP requested by Tuesday, June 12 selection in their home. The book and music list has been selected by the foremost children’s book experts and includes a wide array of Join us at Sip Coffee Toledo in the library room upstairs for a casual con- themes related to Jewish holidays, folktales and Jewish family life. versation about children’s eating and sleeping habits. To learn more about PJ Library® Dara Musher-Eizenman is a professor in the psychology department at and to ensure your child receives this wonderful gift, Bowling Green State University. Her research examines how children de- please contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or [email protected]. velop their eating habits and the role that parents play in this development. Musher-Eizenman has published about 100 articles and book chap- SUPPORTED BY PJ Library® is supported in part by the ters on the topic. All three of her children like eating vegetables. Jewish Federation Gary and Andrea Delman Family Foundation & Foundation

YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK Dr. Kay Tompsett Weingarden specializes in work with children, adoles- and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo. cents, and their families. She also has extensive experience with adults. An associate professor of clinical psychology at Bowling Green State Univer- sity, Weingarden teaches undergraduate psychology classes and graduate courses in the clinical psychology doctoral program. She uses a family-focused cognitive-behavioral approach in working with children with behavioral problems, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.

PJ Summer Playdate Sunday, July 8 10 – 11:30 a.m. Wildwood Metropark Preserve – main entrance playground 5100 W. Central Ave. FREE RSVP by Friday, July 6

Summer’s here…let’s play! Bring a blanket and look for us on the playground. Kids of all ages are invited to join us for a fun morning playing, noshing, and being with friends.

End of Summer & Back-to-School Bash with PJ Library and Gan Yeladim Preschool Sunday, August 26 10 – 11:30 a.m. Federation Campus – 6465 Sylvania Ave. Gan Yeladim playground FREE RSVP requested by Friday, August 24

Sad summer’s ending? Don’t be! Young families and Gan Yeladim gradu- ates are invited to join us and our friends for a fun morning of games, activities, noshes, and more before school starts.

To learn more about PJ Library® and to ensure your child receives this wonderful gift, please contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or [email protected]

PJ Library® is supported in part by the Gary and Andrea Delman Family Foundation and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo. Page 16 • June/July 2018 • Toledo Jewish News Obituaries Simcha Sherry Winegarden passed away Scottsdale. She is preceded in death peacefully in Scottsdale, Arizona, by her husband, Peter Winegarden. Graduation on May 1, 2018. She was born and She is survived by her daughter Sta- raised in Detroit and lived in Tole- cie (Aaron) Wittenberg and her son the beginning of his college career do for 30 years until she moved to Adam (Deborah) Winegarden, as at the University of Toledo. In the be with her children (and the sun) well as her grandchildren Max and fall of 2017 Gerald was awarded the in Arizona. Sherry was passionate Lucy Wittenberg and Sadie and highest honors in academics The about elementary education. She Maddison Winegarden. Tributes in President's Honors List. taught for 28 years at the Hebrew Sherry’s memory can be made to Gerald has been a lifetime mem- Academy of Toledo and for four Pardes Jewish Day School (Parde- ber of Phi Eta Sigma Academic years at the King David School in school.org). Honor Society since the spring of 2015 as well as the Historian on the Executive Board . Gerald will graduate Magna Cum Laude in May with a Bache- lors in Criminal Justice. Yom Ha'atzmaut: Proud Family are Parents Sheri & Scott Singer, Sister Megan and Gerald Singer began his college Brother Joshua. Israel at 70 Picnic career at the University of Toledo in the fall of 2014. He has been on the dean's list every semester since

B'nai Mitzvah We Honor Our B'nai Mitzvah

Ashley Breanna Welt will be a portion of her Bat Mitzvah gift called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah money to Paws and Whiskers Cat on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Tem- Shelter. Ashley is looking forward ple Shomer Emunim. Ashley is the to celebrating her Bat Mitzvah with daughter of Dan and Heather Welt, family and friends. and younger sister of Lauren. She is the granddaughter of Jim and Bun- ny Carter of Chardon, Ohio, and Ionel and Ronit Welt of Sylvania, Ohio. Ashley is an honor student at Timberstone Junior High School, where she plays the violin in the orchestra. She enjoys competitive dance as a member of Company C Dance Club, and also takes classes at Toledo Ballet. Since she was eight years old, Ashley has especially enjoyed her time performing many rolls in the Toledo Ballet’s annual Nutcracker. She will be donating Toledo Jewish News • June/July 2018 • Page 17 Local Solomon the Accountant A novel by Edward M. Krauss A Jewish Love Story

Solomon is a gentle love story Locally owned and set in the middle-class Jewish operated since 1955 community of Toledo, Ohio in 1950. Now available in paperback through Amazon or via Kindle.

Also by Edward M. Krauss:

Here On Moon, a story of deceit, divorce, and recovery

A Story Of Bad, two stories wound together, a murder mystery and a love story.

Mr. Krauss is available to meet with book clubs – without fee – Don't miss out on the sounds of the season anywhere in Ohio.

Have something to kvell about? Emily A. Sansom • Au.D., F-AAA Let Jewish Toledo celebrate your good news with you! Send us your wedding, engagement, graduation, baby, job or other news for consideration in the Toledo Jewish News today! Submit your simcha to Paul Causman at [email protected]. Page 18 • June/July 2018 • Toledo Jewish News

Temple Shomer Emunim

June/July Coffee with the Clergy Worship Schedule Wednesday, June 6th Wednesday, July 18th

Friday, June 1st Friday, June 29th at 11:00AM Shabbat Service at 6:00PM Shabbat Service at 6:00PM

Saturday, June 2nd Friday, July 6th

Shabbat Service at 10:30AM Shabbat Service at 6:00PM THE TEMPLE BOOK CLUB Bat Mitzvah of Ashley Welt will meet in the Temple Lounge on Friday, July 13th Thursday, June 14th at 10:30 AM. We

Friday, June 8th Shabbat Service at 6:00PM will discuss a very amusing book for a Shabbat Service at 6:00PM change, Friday, July 20th Swell by J. Eisenstat. Friday, June 15th Shabbat Service at 6:00PM Shabbat Service at 6:00PM Friday, July 27th Friday, June 22nd Shabbat Service at 6:00PM

Shabbat Service at 6:00PM

Camp Kayitz Temple Shomer Emunim Annual Meeting June 11-15 The Joint Book Clubs of Temple, th “A Jewish Year in one Week” Friday, June 8 at 5:45 PM Congregation B’nai Israel, and Etz Chayim

followed by Shabbat Services at 6:30PM will meet Thursday, July 12th, at 1:30PM at the Temple. We will enjoy an afternoon tea Shabbat Dinner at 7:15 PM. together and discuss the new book of Adults $14 Children 10 & Under $7 Family Night essays by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, My June 14 from 6-7:30 Dinner catered by Beirut Own Words.

Daily Services Schedule

Congregation B’nai Israel Mon.-Friday: 7:00 a.m., 5:45 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Sisteroo Boo Cl Note: There is NO Sunday minyan until

King Solomon’s Table Religious School resumes on August 26, 2018. A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World Interfaith Blood Drive Author: Joan Nathan Sunday, June 24th Tuesday, June 26, 11:00 am 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

*For this program, we will be meeting at a private home. Grace Lutheran Church, Brenner Hall Seating is limited. Please contact Sharon Stein for more 4441 Monroe St. Sylvania 43560 details: [email protected] Volunteers are needed from the Jewish community on Sunday. For more information, contact oint Sisteroo Boo Cl or l Devorah Shulamit at 419-841-4652. Congregations B’nai Israel, Etz Chayim and Shomer Emunim Summer Book Selection: Interfaith Musical Celebration of Life

My Own Words Join us as different faiths celebrate together! Author: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Sunday, June 24 at 7:00 p.m. Reception to follow Thursday, July 12, 1:30 pm at Shomer Emunim Complimentary Afternoon Dessert Tea Congregation B’nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Ave. Sylvania 43560 Please RSVP to Alice Applebaum at 419-536-1800 by July 6th.

Dai S Stone Religios Sool Tisha B’Av Contines at NO Cost to ailies We are happy to continue offering tuition-free Saturday evening, religious education to all students of the David S. Stone Religious School. This is made possible through July 21, 2018 the generosity of an anonymous donor who has 8:00 pm Mincha established a fund at the Toledo Jewish Community 8:30 pm Seudah Shlisheet Foundation to underwrite tuition. 9:30 pm Maariv

9:50 pm Chanting of Eichah Congregation B’nai Israel Save the Date! The Book of Lamentations “OUR ETHICAL & MORAL LEGACIES” Sunday, July 22, 2018 with Visiting Rabbi, Stephanie Aaron Sunday, October 7, 2018 9:30 pm Mincha 12:30 pm Maariv WOMEN’S WEEKEND: A TIME TO RECHARGE October 19-21, 2018 Toledo Jewish News • June/July 2018 • Page 19

Congregation Etz Chayim UPCOMING SYNAGOGUE PROGRAMS That evening at 7:00 p.m. will be a Musical Celebration of Life at Congregation Sunday, June 3rd - Poker & Mahj- 10:00 B’nai Israel. Sunday, June 10th - Sunday Morning Learner’s Session - Rabbi Sak’s Video & Discussion/light breakfast - 10:00 There is still time to volunteer to help at the drive or donate blood. Please call the Saturday, June 16th - Shabbat May & June Birthday & Anniversary Kiddush synagogue office to sign up. luncheon Saturday, June 23rd - Shabbat Learner’s Shabbat with Aviva Panush - 10:00 a.m. JOINT SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB Sunday, June 28th - Sandpiper Cruise - 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Lunch & Cruise The Joint Sisterhood Book Clubs of Congregations B’nai Israel, Etz Chayim, and Please register by June 25th Shomer Emunim announce our Summer Book Selection and Discussion: Saturday, July 14th Shabbat July Birthday & Anniversary Kiddush luncheon Sunday, July 22nd - Movie - “Menashe” with discussion following Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. At Temple Shomer Emunim SISTERHOOD NEWS Complimentary Afternoon Dessert Tea The Sisterhood Planning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the synagogue library. At this meeting we will be setting up the Sisterhood The book to be reviewed is My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg Calendar of Events for the 2018-2019 year. Everyone is invited to attend and Discussion will be led by Marcy Steingroot present ideas for programs. There are 12 copies of the book in various formats available at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library plus more than 50 copies available through the Library’s The Sisterhood annual Mahjong Tournament will take place on Wednesday, July 18, Search Ohio feature. 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. The cost to participate is $5.00. There will be a raffle with an assortment of prizes and refreshments. The top three players from each Please RSVP to Elsa Leveton at 419-473-2401 or [email protected] set of four games will receive a cash prize. Get your group together and take part in this fantastic event. Reservations are needed early so that we can have enough SAVE THE DATE!! tables set up. Contact Diane Treuhaft, (419) 829-9986 or email (ditreuhaft@gmail. ETZ CHAYIM ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC com) before Friday, July 13. Sunday, August 12, 2018 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. GIFT SHOP As wedding season approaches, you may want to purchase a special gift for your A special program will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dinner featuring favorite bride and groom. Come shop at the Etz Chayim Sisterhood Gift Shop hotdogs, BBQ Chicken & Brisket as well as the typical picnic sides will be served for an awesome menorah, a beautiful mezuzzah, colorful candlesticks, or a unique from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. challah board. Watch for details in a mailing and in the August Jewish News. Call the gift shop chairman, Sandy Marcus at (419) 473-2401, if you have a particular gift item in mind. As always, we offer free gift wrapping.

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Congregation Bnai Israel Reflection of David Blu Presents By Montag Genser shortened his name to Blu from his After Blu’s presentation, he and May 15 — May 27, 2019 family's given name of Bluthenthal. I toured the campus including the a cultural Retired professional basketball Blu talked about the extraordi- Rec Center, where he and I played journey through player David Blu spoke to Bowl- nary amount of adversity and anti- basketball so that he could show off the best of Israel ing Green State University staff, Semitism that his Macabbi Tel Aviv his skills. Even with his jeans and with extension to Jewish Amsterdam students, and community members team faced while traveling around his dress shoes still on from earli- Contact Bnai Israel or April 3. Europe and his experience playing er in the night, it was clear that his Hedva Romanoff at 419-882-4474 He focused on his professional for the Israeli National team. He re- skills on the court are incompara- as soon as possible to save your space. experiences, specifically overcoming vealed that things were thrown at ble to anyone that I had ever played adversity growing up as a black Jew- the team and they had to be snuck with or against. Hazzan Lichterman and Hed- ish kid in Los Angeles, and gave ad- into arenas at odd hours with police Blu said he really enjoyed his va Romanoff will be leading a cul- vice to audience members. escorts. time at BGSU and had a great tural tour of Israel next May-June Blu was born in Southern Cal- David Blatt, Blu’s coach with time getting to know members of 2019 with an optional Jewish Am- ifornia and started playing basket- Macabbi Tel Aviv, coached the BG and University of Toledo Hillel, sterdam add-on. Contact Hedva ball from a young age. He strived to Cleveland Cavaliers for a short stint talking to students, and going to the or the Hazzan if you are interest- be the best at what he did for many a few years ago. Privately, Blu men- Rec. I hope to stay in contact with ed in joining this tour. The trip is years. tioned to me that Blatt had told him him and see him again next time I open to everyone. Blu attended University of to come play for him in Cleveland am out in LA. Southern California and was a star although he was not guaranteed in college, taking his team to the any amount of playing time. Two Elite Eight before losing to Duke weeks after Blu declined the offer University, who would win the Na- to go play in Cleveland, news broke tional Championship that year. that Lebron James had signed with He left school early to play pro- the Cavaliers again in his big return Visit us on ball overseas with Maccabi Tel Aviv from the Miami Heat. for seven years and played in France Now, Blu plays basketball in LA the web and Italy during his time in the in competitive leagues. However, www.jewishtoledo.org Euro League. he’s looking to pursue his passion Blu won championships in both for business and entrepreneurship. 2004 and 2014 with Maccabi during Eventually, Blu would like to work his two stints with the team. Inter- within the Diversity and Inclusion estingly, he was one of three players department in the NCAA, as he be- to win a championship at any pro- lieves that past athletes should rep- level with two different names; he resent part of its leadership. Page 22 • June/July 2018 • Toledo Jewish News Gan Yeladim Preschool

Gan YeladimPreschool Friendships

Establishing friendships is an important developmental goal of early childhood. Friendships established during the preschool years create valuable contexts to learn and practice skills essential to children’s social, cognitive, communicative, and emotional development. Friendships also benefit children by creating a sense of belonging and security and by lessening stress. In addition, successful friendships in early childhood contribute to children’s quality of life and are considered important to life adjustments.

Fall registration is now open for new students.

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for 2,3, and 4-year olds. We encourage all new families to come tour our Preschool preschool and spend time observing in our classrooms. Co-sponsored by Chabad and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo To schedule an appointment or for more information Supported by the Federation’s Annual Campaign please call Morah Raizel at 419-270-3548 or We specialize in happy children. email [email protected] PRECARE AVAILABLE FROM 7 - 8:30 A.M. For more information about Gan Yeladim Preschool, please call Morah Raizel at 419-270-3548 or email [email protected] Toledo Jewish News • June/July 2018 • Page 23 Local

By Sam Federman lowed by services and a number of was Havdalah, followed by the an- activities with a Lion King theme. nual awards banquet and installa- Toledo BBYO recently returned On Saturday, there were morn- tion of the new regional board. The from an amazing weekend at the ing services, followed by activi- outgoing seniors were treated to a Regional Convention at the Hil- ties including dancing led by Israeli late night pizza party. On Sunday, ton Garden Inn in Mayfield, Ohio. teen ambassadors. Following lunch we enjoyed Senior Lives, followed The weekend was full of excitement was the Ohio Northern Region Sa- by a cheer circle. The entire week- - so full that we had to add an entire fari, going over the past year in the end was incredible, and we look for- extra day to the convention. Things ONR. We were privileged to listen ward to a great summer for Tole- kicked off with the annual State to Raymond Towler from the Ohio do BBYO. As always, if you have of the Region given by the region- Innocence Project. Towler was un- any questions about BBYO in Tole- al board. The next day was all about justly incarcerated for 29 years be- do, please feel free to contact me at the election of the new board, fol- fore exoneration. Saturday evening [email protected].

BBYO Scholarships Available Four year membership scholar- conventions, and summer BBYO ex- ship available for $100, making a periences. For more information or facebook.com/JewishToledo membership only $50. an application, contact Hallie Freed Scholarships are available for re- at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewish- gional conventions, international toledo.org

ties, celebrating Israel, and Shavuot workshops (and ice cream!) We had such a great year and can't wait to see you all at Camp Gan Israel! Gan Izzy Club is for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. For more information, or to register for summer camp, contact Shmouel at [email protected] or visit www.chabadtoledo.com/camp. Camp Gan Israel & CGI Affili- ated Programs have been graciously What an amazing year at Gan sponsored by The Gary & Andrea Izzy Club! The past few months Delman Family Foundation. were packed with Passover activi-

The Joanne Galler Rubin Friendship Circle

The Joanne Galler Rubin Friend- teen buddies who make the circle go ship Circle has wrapped up another round. See you at Summer Camp! amazing year! To find out more or to get in- Thanks to all of our participants volved with volunteering for The and volunteers, we have spent an Friendship Circle (Grades 8 +) amazing time doing Yoga, Build- please contact Mushka at mushka@ ing, Crafts, and - most important fctoledo.com. - moments of friendship that will be cherished forever. Thank you for coming out to celebrate our amazing Page 24 • June/July 2018 • Toledo Jewish News