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The Jewish Journalof san antonio NISAN – IYAR 5778 Published by The Jewish Federation of San Antonio APRIL 2018 Tricentennial Shindig street fair to feature Jewish musicians

The Jewish Federation of San Antonio, along with a SHINDIG PERFORMERS Ÿ Shweiki band featuring Gal & Israel Shweiki Ÿ Cooper Greenberg multitude of Jewish agencies, Ÿ Merchants of Jazz, featuring Mark Greenwald Ÿ The Ramblecats, featuring Kenny Kaufman will present the Tricentennial Ÿ Mazel Tov Trio, featuring native San Antonians Ÿ Heritage Band, featuring Vicki Adelstein Shindig, on Sunday, April 15 who will share Israeli and Klezmer music Ÿ Three-Volts Dime, featuring Dan Garvin from noon to 6 p.m. in the parking lots of Temple equivalents). Israel, as we celebrate 70 years Antonio Jewish community, Beth-El, 211 Belknap Place. The event will feature Kosher of statehood. Among the coordinated by Rikko The letter Shin (in Hebrew) food and craft vendors, as attractions at the Tricentennial Ollervidez of Rikkos Joint. SPOTLIGHT ON… represents 300 in Gematria well as a robust children’s event will be a wide array of The festivities are free and Each month, The Journal focuses a spotlight on a (Hebrew letter to number area that will pay tribute to musical artists from the San open to the public. member of our San Antonio Jewish Community. Who’s in the limelight this month? April celebrations Spending bill includes big boost for Jewish groups PAGE 6 mark major By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) By doubling funding levels to $5 million, BECOME A PEARL -- An omnibus spending the program now will be able to provide imme- Calling all Jewish milestones “ women in their 20s bill approved by Congress diate support to ensure that Holocaust survivors – 40s. Come join this We will celebrate two very special more than doubles diverse group for anniversaries during the month of spending for security are able to live in dignity and comfort for the fun, education and April for our San Antonio Jewish grants that have been remainder of their lives. philanthropy. community. overwhelmingly tapped PAGE 3 On April 15, the by Jewish institutions. ” Jewish Federation of The $1.3 trillion bill Nathan Diament, the 43 percent over 2016, not San Antonio is thrilled approved March 22 Washington director of including a spate of bomb to be hosting Shin- includes $60 million for the Orthodox Union, one threats carried out against Dig SA, the Jewish Letter from the security grants, up of the lead advocates for Jewish institutions by a community’s our CEO from $25 million last the grants, said a spike Jewish man in Israel. Tricentennial event year. in threats on Jewish “We didn’t have RONIT (300th anniversary of SHERWIN More than 90 percent institutions over the last to educate members the city), to be held in of the grants have been year drove the increase. of Congress that the partnership with every ON THE MOVE used to harden security at According to the Anti- past year has seen an Jewish agency in our community. What’s been happening Jewish institutions since Defamation League, anti- increased set of threats That week, Jews around the in YOUR San Antonio the nonprofit security Semitic incidents in the Jewish Community. See SPENDING BILL, grant program was U.S. in 2017 increased by PAGES 13 - 17 See CEO, page 26 launched in 2005. page 27

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2 APRIL 2018 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Pearl Society welcomes young Jewish women In 2015, three young women in their 20s – 40s are young women excited group together throughout 30, women will meet at Jewish women from have met for social and about our Jewish identities, the year so we can learn from Morgan’s Wonderland to Hartford, Connecticut volunteer activities to who want to give, and who one another and broaden tour the campus, learn about got together because they connect with one another are getting involved early in our community of support.” accessibility and inclusion shared a goal to engage and serve the community. life,” Darcy Hoberman, co- says Eva Laporte, Director of at The Academy on site, and more women in Jewish This year, the Pearls, led by chair of the society says. “I Women’s Philanthropy and bring much-needed school philanthropy. co-chairs Darcy Hoberman, wanted to be a leader in this the Young Adult Division. supplies to the students. The Together, they embraced Samantha Mazuz, and Tracy new society because I felt “Some young women are in event is $18 per person and the basic teaching that all Morris, have a variety of it was a way I could make school or busy with work on includes a kosher lunch. Jews are responsible for events planned. a difference. My mom and the weekdays, others can’t To rsvp, visit www.jfsatx. one another and the world Some, like a recent brunch grandmother were extremely get out in the evenings for org by Friday, April 27 or in which we live, and they in February, are primarily philanthropic throughout my events, so we are planning learn more on Facebook at founded the National Pearl social, a time when busy life, and I want to carry on Sunday activities, weekday Women’s Philanthropy of San Society for women who young women can share a that legacy.” lunches, and a few evening Antonio. make an annual gift of $360 - meal or drinks and connect. “We have planned these opportunities as well to meet For more information $1,799 to Jewish Federations’ Other events focus on giving events on different days and a variety of schedules.” about the Pearl Society Annual Campaign. back, both to our Jewish at different times to best The next Pearl Society and about the upcoming Here in San Antonio, community and to other meet the needs of this active event, a “mini-mission” mini-mission to Morgan’s Amy Lerman and Darcy important causes in San and diverse group of women. volunteer lunch hour, is Wonderland, contact Eva Hoberman founded our Antonio. The Pearls are in their 20s, open to all Pearls and any Laporte, Director of Women’s city’s Pearl Society in the “The Pearls play a huge 30s, and 40s, and are in young woman interested Philanthropy and the Young fall of 2016. Since then, a role in Jewish philanthropy different life stages. That’s in learning more about the Adult Division at laportee@ committed group of young in San Antonio because we one great reason to get the society. On Monday, April jfsatx.org or (210) 302-6965.

Kindertransport 80th Anniversary Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30 pm Congregation Rodfei Sholom | 3003 Sholom Dr. Guest of Honor: Henri Roanne Rosenblatt Kindertransport Survivor from Belgium You are invited to an evening of history, music, poetry, stories, honor and remembrance. Guest Historian, Dr. Jason Johnson, co-founder and coordinator of Trinity University’s Jewish Studies Program.

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Honorary On March 7, the Federation Chairs Phil hosted its second For Hope and Linda For Humanity, the signature Hardberger and fundraising event for the Marty and Rene Wender benefit of the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio. The 400 guests, including Honorary Co- Chairs Linda and Phil Hardberger and Rene and Peggy Walker, Sol Schwartz, Laura Ehrenberg-Chesler, Millie Ehrenberg, Marty Wender, gathered and Joanie Schwartz, enjoy the cocktail reception at the Mays Family Center at the Witte Museum to Guest speaker Jennifer Teege and hear guest speaker Jennifer HMMSA Director, Ellen Teege, international author Ollervidez of the best-selling novel, My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me: A Black Woman Discovers Her Family’s Continued on next page

Chris Busbee, Abigail Lydon, Dina Mitchell, Paul Mitchell, Jazmine Mitchell, Trevor Mitchell, and Amy Lydon Jennifer Teege greets Survivors Anna Rado and Susanne Jalnos at the Docent Meet and Greet and book signing lunch

Maxine Cohen and Hope for Humanity Award winner, Lisa Barry Rachel Gurwitz, Jonathan Gurwitz, Federation Board Chair, Richard Planto, and Sara Planto STORY: Next Page LIBERATION OF DACHAU:

THE TRUE STORY OF ONESAN ANTONIO JEWISH HERO SENIOR SERVICES - Summer 2017 Brand Update - STYLE SHEET LOGO- Horizontal - Black & White versions Speaking on his PULITZER PRIZE-NOMINATED April 22, 2018 b ook , Where the Birds Never Sing, Jack Sacco 3pm Jack Sacco Presentation recounts his father Joe’s journey from Alabama Holzman Auditorium farm boy to heroic soldier at the historic liberation of Dachau concentration camp. 4:30pm Book Signing LOGO- Horizontal - Gradient & Flat - No tagline Holocaust Memorial Museum RSVP/More Info: sajss.com/JackSacco or (210) 616-4811 The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg $ Cost: 5 Campus of the Jewish Community 12500 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio, TX 78231

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Continued from previous page Nazi Past, discuss her personal journey. The evening also included Holocaust Study Inaugural Maxine Cohen Seminar student, Trevor Mitchell, who highlighted the contributions of the museum to his understandings of Holocaust history and his emphatic belief of its importance in education. Hope for Humanity Educator In addition, the inaugural Maxine Cohen Hope for Humanity Award was presented to distinguished educator, Lisa Barry of Woodridge Elementary School. Award recipient selected The Jewish Federation of San Antonio is proud to announce Lisa Barry, a teacher at Woodridge Elementary School, as the first ever recipient of the Maxine Cohen Hope for Humanity Educator Award. This award was established to recognize educators that use their position to not only reject hate, but also spread a message of love and support for humanity within their classrooms and the community. Barry was honored Liz Glazier and son learn about Federation and publicly on Wednesday, March 7, Holocaust Museum history in an exhibit prepared for during the For Hope For Humanity Lynn Stahl, Jeff Selig, Rabbi Sam Stahl, and Jill Vexler the benefit Holocaust Memorial Museum Benefit held at the Witte Museum. Barry teaches 5th grade language arts and social studies at Woodridge elementary school and was selected based on her innovative teaching methods and particular attention to instilling acceptance in her students. Having crafted an entire literature unit revolving around tolerance, she encourages students to take their readings and apply them to social justice and action. Throughout this unit, she uses Holocaust history and survivor stories to help students identify and understand prejudice and how to take action against it.

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many volunteer positions that I truly enjoy. My involvement SPOTLIGHT with the Jewish Federation on a local and national level ON . . . has been inspiring as I feel my time and dollars are making a difference in the lives of Jews all over the world. I also treasure my involvement at Dr. Amy Temple Beth-El, where I have had the pleasure of working Benedikt with so many wonderful people, and at the Children’s Bereavement Center, where This month, we spotlight Amy spent one morning ceremony, women had the Richard, was a Radiologist in the lives of children are being JFSA Women’s Philanthropy with programs from JDC and opportunity to reflect on the the Army and he was assigned made better every day. Board Chair Dr. Amy The Jewish Agency, visiting mission and shared their to work at BAMC for two Benedikt who recently Ultra-Orthodox Women thoughts on how impactful years. What is your favorite traveled to Israel on the in the High-Tech World/ and empowering this mission Jewish holiday? Heart to Heart mission with Trailblazers program. The was. The participants left What is your strongest Passover. I love sharing 88 participants, representing Haredi sector is one of the Israel with much more than Jewish memory? the Passover table with 25 different communities. most impoverished in the they came with; new friends, I have so many happy Richard and our children Amy was one of 17 National country and these women wonderful stories, a deeper Jewish memories. I grew up in Elana, Robert, and Drew, and Women’s Philanthropy Board are the major breadwinners connection to the land of NJ with my parents and three extended family and friends. It Members on the mission, in their family since their Israel and a strong desire to siblings, surrounded by my gives us an opportunity to who were true ambassadors husbands are studying Torah. become more involved in grandparents, aunts, uncles, discuss the symbolism, our for Women’s Philanthropy The program is designed their Jewish communities and many cousins. The Jewish history, and how these lessons and the Jewish Federations so they can be successful and Federations. Heart to holiday gatherings are most apply to us today. I also truly of North America. Amy and comfortable in the Heart, now in its ninth year, memorable for me. My family enjoy cooking for family and traveled with her daughter, workplace, while providing is an amazing trip to take was also very active in our friends. Elana Benedikt, mother a good income for their with women from all over Reform Synagogue, which I Sandy Castelbaum, and families. North America. really enjoyed. What is a hope or friend Tina Blumenthal, The mission ended with Let’s learn more about Dr. aspiration you have for and represented 2 of 11 a beautiful ceremony where Amy Benedikt. What volunteer activities the San Antonio Jewish multigenerational pairs on 14 women who had never do you find the most community? the mission. had a Bat Mitzvah, were What brought you to San rewarding and why? One of my favorite aspects Antonio? I am fortunate to have During this five day calledBulter to /the 2x2 Torah units as B’not(4 units) Continued on next page mission, the women Mitzvah.Jewish JournalFollowing - Augustthe 2011 In 1992, my husband, experienced the inspiring work Federation makes possible in Israel. The Steven H. Butler, C.P.A. Birthright State of Mind Center highlighted the power Darilek Butler & Associates PLLC of Israel as a start-up nation. n Female entrepreneurs shared their experiences working n in technology. Israeli Lions Taxes of Judah joined them for Small Business lunch and showcased the n Sunday at Silo global impact of Women’s Consulting Present this Special Invitation to Receive A Philanthropy. The women COMPLIMENTARY ENTRÉE celebrated 70 years of Israel Darilek Butler is Personalnow Haynie Financial & Co. Planning at the Israel Museum with Buy one entrée and receive the second, of equal or lesser value, New name. Same people. complimentary. Parties of 10 or less. Sunday evenings 5-9pm a private evening tour and Reservation required. Dine-in only. Excludes Prix Fixe. dinner in the museum, and Same location. Same great service. Must present this offer at time of service. met Ethiopian students who 2702 N. Loop 1604 E., Suite 202, San Antonio, TX 78232 visit siloelevatedcuisine.com are thriving in school thanks (210) 979-0055 / FAX (210) 979-0058 to the incredible ENP Space [email protected] Program. 1133 Austin Hwy - 824.8686 / 434 N. Loop 1604 West - 483.8989

6 APRIL 2018 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Liberation of Dachau: The true story of one hero Joe Sacco was one of 250 soldiers who In addition to hosting Sacco’s book liberated the Dachau concentration camp on signing after the presentation, the HMMSA April 29, 1945. will extend its hours until 5pm, allowing On April 22, his son, Jack Sacco, will speak visitors to explore the Museum, including a at the Holzman Auditorium about his father’s temporary exhibit with items donated from journey from Alabama farm boy to heroic the children of liberators. soldier at the historic liberation, as detailed in The event on April 22 features Jack Sacco’s his Pulitzer-Prize nominated book, Where the presentation at 3 p.m. in the Holzman Birds Never Sing. Auditorium, followed by a book signing at San Antonio Jewish Senior Services has 4:30 p.m. at the HMMSA (both located at The Continued from previous page partnered with the Holocaust Memorial Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Campus of the Museum of San Antonio (HMMSA) for this Jewish Community). Tickets are $5. To RSVP of this Jewish community has with my mother, Sandy event, which takes place a week before the or for more information, visit sajss.com/ always been its cohesiveness. Castelbaum, my daughter, 73rd anniversary of the liberation of Dachau. JackSacco or call (210) 616-4811. I hope to see that continue Elana Benedikt, and my to grow stronger. I also truly friend, Tina Blumenthal. appreciate how Jews are We have lasting memories embraced in the greater San that we will treasure from an Reagan High School selects Antonio community. incredibly well run trip that I just returned from a highlighted Jewish historical Holocaust Museum for film festival women’s Federation Mission sites, technology, Federation toVictor’s Israel. I was Jaguar so fortunate / 2x3 unitssponsored (6 units) programs, and toJewish travel on Journal “Heart -to January Heart” 2010delicious - v.1 food.

El Jarro de Arturo / 2x2 units (4 units) Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 Media Production Team students from Ronald Reagan High School will premiere their three minute film about the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio at the Bexar County High School Film Festival at the Tobin Center on April 23. The festival encourages w Repairs for all years and models San Antonio-area students to learn more about w Upgrades of components for modern communications and their technology/performance community by telling the stories that change lives. w Extended Warranty Services for most providers For more information or to purchase tickets to see this and many other student/ 413 West Olmos Dr. San Antonio, Texas non-profit partner films, visit (210) 737-1778 [email protected] bchsff.org.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio APRIL 2018 7 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK PJ LIBRARY SPRING BREAK Young adults celebrate Purim Bash PASTA PLAY DATE The Young Adult Division (YAD) of the PJ Library kids enjoyed story time with mystery Jewish Federation of San Antonio partnered reader Rachel Gurwitz during PJ Library San with the young adult groups of Chabad’s Antonio’s Spring Break Pasta Play date on March YJSA, Congregation Agudas Achim, 13. Be sure to follow PJ Library San Antonio on Congregation Rodfei Sholom, Temple Beth- Facebook to stay up to date on the group’s many El, and Temple Chai, to organize the 2nd fun activities throughout the year. Annual Purim Bash on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Purim party-goers enjoyed a costume contest judged by local celebrity Ashley Lachterman, @EatsInTown, with prizes provided by the Barshop JCC, YAD Board Chair Jacob Kluger, and Jason Miller- Goodman. Jessica Peden (left) wins the Best Villain Costume in Over 60 people joined in the Purim fun the contest judged by Ashley Lachterman (right) throughout the night at Stone Street Pub, enjoying kosher Hamantaschen, Purim trivia, and the reading of the Megillah by Rabbi Levi Teldon. YAD looks forward to planning this community-wide event again next year. To learn more about monthly YAD events, contact Eva Laporte, Director of Women’s Philanthropy and the Young Adult Division at [email protected] or 210.302.6965. Follow YAD on Instagram at @YADSanAntonio and on Facebook Young Rabbi Levi Teldon (dressed as “MordeChachi”) reads Adult Division of San Antonio. the Megillah

The Jewish Health Services Arena: Funding Threats and Reform Opportunities Wednesday, April 25 at 7:30pm 12500 NW Military Hwy, Holzman Auditorium Event will feature Jonathan S. Westin, Senior Director of Health Initiatives with the Jewish Federations of North America. This lecture is free and open to the community.

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The Myron Zinn Memorial Lecture is part of the legacy of Dr. Myron Zinn whose career spanned over 40 years, including service in the United States Air Force and in numerous leadership roles. He was known as a philosopher, expounding on the basic traditions in medicine: the Hippocratic Oath, describing the social role of a doctor and the paramount importance of high skills and ethical conduct; and the Maimonides Prayer, seeing the physician as serving a higher purpose. He lived these principles in his care, skill, and grace as a physician, husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor to younger physicians.

8 APRIL 2018 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY Pirke Avot Adult Education at Temple Chai Kolman to be Temple Chai will offer a seven-week For more than 1,800 years these texts from 7 p.m. -8 p.m. for seven weeks honored by adult education course on Pirke Avot. have provided guidance and inspiration beginning April 17, at Temple Chai, Joshua Lustig will present an overview to generations of Jews. A collection 2121 Lockhill Selma. All texts will Temple Beth-El of rabbinic literature and its context in of aphorisms and teachings from be presented in English, and all are Sisterhood Jewish history, followed by an in-depth generations of rabbis, Pirke Avot is a welcome to participate. look at each chapter of the Mishna’s treasured piece of our history. Visit www.templechaisa.org/pirkeavot Janie Kolman will receive tractate Pirke Avot. The course will meet Tuesdays to register. Temple Beth-El Sisterhood’s most distinguished honor, the Or Tamid Award, during Agudas Achim Celebrates JFS to host Evening of a luncheon on Sunday, June 3 Lag B’Omer with evening of fun at 11 a.m. at Maggiano’s Little Inspiration – April 29 Italy, 17603 IH -10 West. Congregation Agudas Kolman Achim will host an Erev Lag In 1973, Jewish Family Service of San Antonio (JFS) has been B’Omer event on Wednesday, was founded to address the needs of the growing Jewish an active May 3 from 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. population and the broader community of San Antonio. Temple The event is free and open to Forty-five years later, JFS continues that mission, Sisterhood the community. attending to the needs of our aging community members member for The evening will feature and offering counseling for individuals, children, and many years outdoor games, a bouncy families. stuffing, folding, recruiting, house, a DJ, hamburgers, On Sunday, April 29, JFS will host an Evening of participating and leading. hot dogs, and more. A main Inspiration, which will pay tribute to the rich history of As a Vice-president she attraction of the event will JFS and the programs that it has created in San Antonio. organized a very successful be a Dunk Tank where Rabbi The program will celebrate JFS’s past presidents, directors, Hanukkah Gift Show. Jeffrey Abraham along with and board members, with special tributes to longtime Her first assignment was other Agudas employees will board member Buddy Gardner, and former JFS president scheduling candle blessing Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham will once Mitchell Kaliff and Bruce Smiley-Kaliff. sit ready to be dunked. There again be ready for the dunk tank honors and oneg sponsors. will be a charge to participate at Agudas Achim’s Lag B’Omer The seated dinner will be held at the Campus of the She says her favorite activities in dunking Rabbi Abraham celebration. Jewish Community Center, beginning at 5:30 p.m. are planning with friends Sponsorships, advertising opportunities, and childcare are and others. and Shavuot where we are for the membership dinners available. “I’m excited to see who supposed to relax and have a and being part of the honey To make reservations or learn more, visit jfs-sa.org. For will be motivated enough to good time.” packing team. She previously sponsorship and advertisement opportunities, contact get me wet as part of our Lag For more information, was presented with a Special Marie Angelicchio at (210) 302-6954 or angelicchiom@ B’Omer fun,” Rabbi Abraham call (210) 479-0307 or email Service award for her jfs-sa.org. said. “Lag B’Omer is the [email protected]. many efforts supporting one day between Passover membership. Kolman is well-known for Jason V. Kboudi, DDS her singing voice and musical and associates Chicago Bagel & Deli talents. She has produced musical performances and We have Hebrew National has served as Sisterhood Choir chair. Salami, Corned Beef, Pastrami From scheduling Artastic! volunteers to being a friendly Wurzbach & Vance Jackson 691-2245 face at many activities, HernandezMonday-Friday CPA 6am-3pm / 2x1 • Saturdayunits (2 7am-3pm units) • Sunday 7am-2pm G Like us on Facebook! Kolman demonstrates the Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 continuous and consistent quality of service that is the criteria for selection as an Or Tamid. To make luncheon reservations or to honor Kolman with a Uniongram, visit http://tinyurl.com/ It Shouldn't Hurt To Smile ortamid, or contact Dollie at AdvancedSmileCare.com 210.585.2468 Temple Beth-El, (210) 733- 9135, ext. 126.

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10 APRIL 2018 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY April Lunch and Learns Addiction and Recovery: at Temple Chai An Educational Series The community is welcome to join Rabbi David Do you have a spouse, advice. Each program will be with Addiction (Sharon Komerofsky for two informal lunch and learn sessions on child or friend struggling on a Wednesday night, 6 p.m. Gilreath) Tuesdays, April 17 and 24 at 12 noon at Temple Chai. The with alcoholism or substance to 7 p.m. at Temple Beth-El. Sharon Gilreath’s son is in April conversations will focus on the modern observances abuse? Do you share your Upcoming programming recovery from Substance of Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut. concern with someone or includes: Use Disorder for more We will explore the origins and customs associated with the keep it to yourself? If you April 18: Youth Addiction than four years. She is the commemorations in Israel and the Diaspora. do share, who do you seek and Recovery (Josh Green, Administrator for Magnolia Bring your lunch and your ideas for an hour of out for support? Is there a RISE Recovery) Addiction Support, an inspiration. RSVP at www.templechaisa.org. For difference between periodic Rise Recovery is a non- online support group and more information, call (210) 340-2090 or email info@ substance use and abuse? profit helping teens and active in the local recovery templechaisa.org. These common questions families overcome the effects community. are rarely discussed, because of addiction, offering support May 16: Twelve Steps to addiction is painful and services at no charge. Josh Recovery: Myths and Facts embarrassing. Not only does Green, a 23 year old Support about Anonymous Fellowships the addict often hide or deny Specialist in long-term (Jim Barshop) the problem, but his or her recovery, helps clients via Jim Barshop is a Recovery family members do as well. support groups, structured Coach and very active in The Recovery Chavurah at sober activities, employment, the 12-step community with Temple Beth-El has created housing, education and more than 8 years of sobriety. a solution-based educational transportation assistance. For more information, series, mixing personal May 2: Enabling vs. contact Temple Beth-El at experiences and professional Empowering Family Members (210) 733-9135.

JEWISH WAR Women’s VETERANS CORNER Philanthropy Upcoming Post Meeting: Sunday April 22, 9 a.m., Volunteer Room 277, Jewish Campus Looking for adventure? Event Action? Comradeship? San Antonio Post 753 of the Pearl Society Jewish War Veterans may Visit Morgan’s Wonderland be what you’re looking for. The post sponsors projects LUNCH with Hebrew Free Loan and & Monarch Academy San Antonio Jewish Senior Services. Members also & TOUR Visit students at the Monarch Academy and support Audie Murphy VA learn about accessibility and inclusion. Hospital in San Antonio, the Monday VA Hospital in Kerrville, Bring much needed supplies from "Morgan's plus Tejas State Home in Floresville, as well as the April 30 Wishlist" to help San Antonio students with JROTC units at San Antonio 11:30am– 1pm intellectual disabilities succeed at school. Independent School District. To learn more and find out RSVP: Facebook— Women’s Philanthropy of JFSA how to get involved, contact RSVP by Post Commander Herschel To learn more, contact Eva Laporte Sheiness at (210) 468-5598. Friday, April 27 [email protected] | 210.302.6965

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio APRIL 2018 11 IN THE COMMUNITY NCJW educates public about trafficked teens Congregation Agudas Achim Now in its third year, an During the NCJW’s films on this difficult topic.” April Social Club events innovative NCJW program eighth annual Can’t Beat If you would like to is educating teens and Love film contest, the topic view these films, visit Congregation Agudas Achim is hosting several events in adults about the warning was Teen Trafficking. Local www.cantbeatlovesa.org. April for each of its monthly social clubs. The clubs are meant signs of teen trafficking. high school students created For more information as a way for Agudas Achim members as well as others in the NCJW members make short film and PSAs and on Trafficked Teens or to Jewish community to connect socially with others in a similar presentations on trafficked student filmmakers received arrange for a presentation age range and common interests. Events include: teens to synagogue and awards and cash prizes at to your organization, please Ÿ Club Agudas Achim for those 40+ is having a Backyard church youth groups and awards night on February contact Marcia Waldgeir at Kosher BBQ at the home of Charlie and Rhonda Gurinsky on adult organizations. 28. [email protected], Sunday, April 8 at 5 p.m. “Trafficking is a huge “We asked students to or (210) 479-0624. Ÿ Young Couples Club of Agudas is having a no-host dinner problem in Texas and we examine the different ways The San Antonio Section at Aldaco’s Mexican Cuisine in Stone Oak on Tuesday night, are helping to shine a light someone could be lured into of the National Council April 17 at 7:30 p.m. on it,” said Marcia Waldgeir, trafficking and how they of Jewish Women has Ÿ Simcha Social Club for those 65+ is having a Yom co-chair of the program would act if they suspected been improving the lives Ha’Atzmaut Israel Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, for NCJW. “Our goal is a friend was becoming a of women, children and April 19 at 11:30 a.m. to educate people about victim,” Marcia said. “Each families for more than Ÿ Moonlight Supper Club for those 60+ is heading to the issue and make them student presented a slightly a century through its Rosario’s for a Mexican Fiesta on Thursday, April 19th at 7 p.m.. aware of the behavioral and different perspective, and commitment of taking To RSVP for any of these Club events or for more physical “red flags” that we were thrilled with the progressive ideals and information about Agudas Achim, contact the Agudas Achim someone is being trafficked.” students’ efforts in making putting them into action. office at (210) 479-0307 or [email protected].

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Temple Chai Shabbat services available online Temple Chai, San Antonio’s small Reform congregation, streams Shabbat evening services on Facebook. All are welcome to view and enjoy the services, music and sermons on Fridays at 6:45 p.m. Central Time. Using technology that is widely available and free to use, the congregation is able to reach homebound members and friends and family who live outside of San Antonio. “I’ve had members tell me that they’ve been able to enjoy the service while traveling, even in airport lounges, thanks to our streaming,” said Rabbi David AGUDAS AT AIPAC Komerofsky. “We’ve experimented Members from Congregation Agudas Achim with different platforms and have found attended the annual American Israel PublicAffairs that the Mevo camera is the easiest and TEMPLE ON THE TOWN Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference in most reliable. We are now streaming on This spring’s Temple on the Town Washington D.C. in March to learn from important Facebook, but can expand to other websites event for Temple Beth-El was a leaders and politicians, advocating for bi-partisan as user interests change.” congregational night to watch the To access the livestream, visit www. support toward the U.S.-Israel relationship. They had templechaisa.org/shabbat and follow the Spurs play – and win – against the private meetings with Congressmen Joaquin Castro links. Grizzlies. and Will Hurd as part of their three day experience.

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RODFEI SHOLOM HONORS DOLINERS AT ANNUAL GALA Congregation Rodfei Sholom honored synagogue members and community supporters Yuda and Ofira Doliner at the congregation’s 2018 Annual Gala. Among the honored guests who attended the fundraiser were Mayor Ron Nirenberg and TASA MAKES PURIM LEARNING FUN Congressman Will Hurd. TASA students and teachers gathered in costume to hear the Megillah Reading on Purim.

AGUDAS ACHIM HOSTS HOLLYWOOD-THEMED PURIM BALL Congregation Agudas Achim hosted its third annual Purim Ball on Saturday, March 3. This year’s Oscar- themed event was attended by hundreds of people, and included a Red Carpet and Oscar replicas JCC WELCOMES COMEDIAN — SARGE to set the scene. The Comedian/Author Sarge signs books and visits with event included dinner, attendees at his appearance as part of the JCC Author a live band, and a & Lecture Series on Thursday, March 1. With 140 silent auction. people in attendance, Sarge spoke about his book Black Boychik, played piano, performed stand- up comedy, took questions from the audience, and PURIM AT THE J participated in a book signing meet-and-greet. The Barshop JCC Block and Dreeben School for Young Children celebrated RODEO ROUNDUP Purim by participating in the four AT HEINTZ mitzvot which are associated with PRESCHOOL the celebration of Purim: reading the Heintz Preschool Megillah, feasting, giving gifts of hosted its annual Rodeo food to friends (mishloah manot), and Day on February 23. giving food to the poor. The children This was a Yad B’Yad watched faculty retell the Purim Story Intergenerational Event in their own version of a Megillah supported through a reading, feasted on Hamantaschen generous grant from made by the children, gave San Antonio Jewish mishloah manot baskets to different Senior Services. departments and agencies around the The next Yad B’Yad Campus, and collected canned food event at the Heintz to donate to the San Antonio Food Preschool will be held Bank. Additionally, children dressed on on Friday, April 20 up in costumes and participated in beginning at 9:15 a.m. age-appropriate carnival activities on each of the three playgrounds.

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WOMEN UNITED AT TEMPLE BETH-EL’S WOMEN’S SEDER Temple Beth-El’s annual Women’s Seder, led by Rabbis Mara Nathan and Marina Yergin and Cantor Julie Berlin, is held each year before Passover, and gives women a chance to celebrate together. This year, it was held on International Women’s Day, March 8.

RODFEI CELEBRATES PURIM HARRY POTTER STYLE It was a magical Purim at Rodfei Sholom as the congregation hosted nearly 300 people for its Purim at Hogwarts on March 1. The festivities included a traditional Megillah reading, visits to the wand store, The TEMPLE BETH-EL LAUNCHES KIDDIE Owlery, the potion ACTIVITIES AT ANNUAL PURIM CARNIVAL studio and treats at This year for the first time, Temple Beth-El’s Honeydukes candy Purim Carnival included a separate space for store. Carnival Jr. created especially for children under five, with age-appropriate games, crafts, and snacks.

TEENS GATHER IN SAN ANTONIO FOR NCSY SHABBATON More than 150 Jewish teenagers from all over the southwest got together for a Regional Shabbaton on March 2-4 at Congregation Rodfei Sholom. The teens participated in Shabbat services, group learning, and social activities, and enjoyed home hospitality throughout the Rodfei community. For more information on upcoming NCSY events and programs in San Antonio and throughout the Southwest Region, contact Rabbi Ashi Gluck at Congregation Rodfei Sholom, (210) 493-3558.

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AGUDAS ACHIM’S PURIM PALOOZA AND SUNSHINERS TAKE WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE Mark Greenwald returned by popular demand to perform at the monthly Sunshine MEGILLAH MADNESS Club luncheon at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning on March 6. Seniors Congregation Agudas Achim hosted a night of Purim enjoyed listening to oldies from the 1950s-1960s as Greenwald took participants down fun on February 28. The evening began with Purim memory lane of his childhood in Brooklyn. The Sunshine Club is a grant recipient of San Palooza, a carnival-like atmosphere for kids of all ages. Antonio Jewish Senior Services. For information or to RSVP to the next Sunshine Club It continued with the Megillah reading led by Agudas luncheon, contact Nancy at Chabad, (210) 764-0300 or email [email protected]. For Achim teenagers in addition to special jingles written to complimentary transportation, call Lety at SAJSS at (210) 616-4811. modern songs to introduce each chapter of the Megillah, led by Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham. ב“ה Registration now open! www.GanGani.org

Jacques & Andrea Benatar “Gan Gani has been a very special place for my girls. They learned so much, built amazing friendships and their love for their Judaism has grown so much. We couldn’t have asked for a better preschool. We LOVE Gan Gani!!!” Over 200 people enjoyed a Tricentennial Purim Fiesta Celebration at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life & • Professional Staff that Care • Kindergarten Readiness Learning, celebrating our beautiful city’s 300 years. • Engaging young minds using provocational learning • Spanish, Music, Gardening & Literacy Enrichment Rivkie Block, Director (210) 492-1085

(l to r) Rabbi Yossi Marrus, Dr. Drew and Faryl Greller, Chaya Marrus and Mendel Toron. A NIGHT OF ARTS IN SUPPORT OF TASA On March 10, Dr. Drew and Faryl Greller hosted an event in celebration of Jewish Art, and in support of Torah Academy of San Antonio (TASA). The event featured live music by Grammy award winning percussionist Nina Rodriguez, pop- up art exhibits, a raffle, and a silent art auction. Featured artists included Louis Trevino, Carla Veliz, Pamela Ortiz Swart, Chaya Marrus, and Michal Barker, who each contributed pieces of their work to this event, and donated a percentage of their proceeds to TASA.

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AREA CTEENS ATTEND INTERNATIONAL SHABBATON A delegation of 10 teens led by Rabbi Levi Grossbaum from Chabad’s CTeen San Antonio Chapter traveled to New York City for 5 days in late February to attend the 10th PRESCHOOL PURIM AT GAN GANI annual International CTeen Shabbaton. More than 2,500 teenagers from 436 cities around Students at Gan Gani Preschool enjoyed a humorous the world celebrated their Jewish identity at a Havadalah ceremony and concert in Times Purim Shpiel performed by their teachers. For more Square. information on programming throughout the year, or to set up an appointment to visit the school, call Rivkie Block at (210) 492-1085 or email [email protected].

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Children’s Author treats children book author TASA 4th Annual Madeline to story time Bradley will return to Casino Night February 25th found on my CHEESE!!!, a the Beldon San Antonio children’s story of humorous Library Celebration author Madeline Bradley rhyming vignettes and for story On May 6, 2018 at 6:00 PM, the proudly introducing colorful illustrations for time this Shmuel Bass Torah Academy of San summer. two new books from preschoolers, Bradley Antonio (TASA) will host its 4th annual her collection to eager then told the true tale Casino Night celebration. youngsters in the Beldon Please Take Us Home! change for young ones. encore appearance will The school Library. Surrounded by about a cross-country Books were available to take place this summer. will honor toddlers, school-age kids, move from her pets’ purchase, and personally Watch the Jewish Journal Dr. Jason parents and grandparents, perspective. Accompanied signed by the author. for details. For questions, and Simone Bradley provided by her map wielding Bradley is a retired call Beldon Librarian Kboudi for stories guaranteed to husband, Bradley read teacher whose focus is Lynn Waghalter at (210) their tireless bring out their smiles. the book which includes on ensuring the learning 302-6805, Mondays and efforts Reading aloud first from geography, humor, and process for children Wednesdays, between on behalf Please Don’t Sneeze an understanding of will be lots of fun. An 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. of Torah Dr. Jason & Academy Simone Kboudi to be and Jewish Agudas Achim youth to lead Shabbat services honored at TASA’s 4th Education Congregation Agudas Achim’s “Allowing our students more comfortable in front of the annual Casino Night for the entire Inda Posner Religious School the opportunity to lead our congregation each year in addition celebration on May 6th community. students will be leading different congregation on Shabbat is a to learning the prayers we want As the school celebrates its 5th Shabbat services during the next pillar of our school and synagogue them to master is a great way to successful year, after having doubled in month. On Friday, April 6, 4th and community,” Director of ensure the students are even better size since its inception, TASA invites 5th grade students will be leading Congregational Learning Samantha prepared by the time they reach the the Jewish community of San Antonio Agudas’ regular Friday Night with Mazuz said. age of Bar or Bat Mitzvah.” to join in a night of great fun featuring Friends Musical Shabbat service. Students have been hard at work Registration is now open for a full dinner by renowned Chef Dan, Then on Friday, April 20, 3rd grade with their teachers as well as Rabbi the 2018-2019 school year. If you a live and silent auction with amazing students will be leading the regular Jeffrey Abraham. would like to learn more about prizes, raffle, and of course casino musical service. And finally, on “It has been a pleasure to work the growing Inda Posner Religious games. Saturday, May 5, 6th grade students with our students in each grade School at Agudas Achim, contact To purchase tickets or sponsorships will be leading Shabbat morning to watch them grow in learning Director of Congregational Learning for the event and find out more services in addition to Torah our prayers,” Rabbi Abraham Samantha Mazuz at (210) 479-0429 about TASA, please visit www. readings and the Haftarah. said. “Helping the students to be or [email protected]. torahacademysa.com.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio APRIL 2018 19 YOUTH NEWS Agudas Achim to host two summer camps Congregation Agudas Weekly themes center The Mad Science what science is really Achim will host two on beloved children’s Camp, which will run all about. Mad Science camps this summer: books. The campers will throughout the summer, uses simple, real world Summer Literacy Camp enjoy water activities is designed for 6-12 science techniques and Mad Science Camp. every day, a petting year and will offer a that allow all campers Heintz Preschool’s zoo, special guests like daily combination of to enjoy the learning popular Summer firemen and policemen, in-class discovery and environment. Literacy Camp is for and more. Additionally, exploration, outdoor Full and half day newborns through 8 campers will learn about games and physical options are available for years old, and begins on dinosaurs, reptiles, activities, and hands- both camps. For more June 4. There are spots transportation, furry on applications of the information, contact available for Counselors- friends and nature. scientific principles Preschool Director in-Training (CITs) as Each week is full of presented. Children Taryn Bretado at (210) well up through 18 years stimulating activities, will be able to touch, 479-0429 or t.bretado@ old. lessons and play. see, hear, smell and taste agudas-achim.org.

JCC Fore! the Kids Golf Camp Rodfei gears up for summer Camp Rodfei will kick overnights, arts and crafts, For more information on Classic this May off as soon as school cooking and baking, sports Camp Rodfei visit www. The Barshop Jewish gets out for the summer. and a camp favorite – daily rodfeisholom.com or call Community Center’s annual From June 11 through slurpees from the famed the synagogue office at Fore! the Kids Golf Classic, July 6, campers will enjoy HadassahRodfei Sholom / 2x1 Slurpee units (2 units)(210) 493-3558. which benefits youth and swimming and diving JewishMachine. Journal - January 2015 inclusion programs at the at the Oak Meadow Barshop Jewish Community that also benefits youth and swimming pool. The Who will say Kaddish? Center, will be held Friday, inclusion programs. camp’s spirited SEED May 4 at the Quarry Golf To learn more about the Counselors will lead an Hadassah will. Club. The Golf Classic Fore! the Kids Golf Classic, program designed to be Every year. Forever. or any of these opportunities, fun and infuse campers provides meaningful, For more information, visit call Amy Goldstein at (210) essential programming for with joy for Judaism. www.hadassah.org/yahrzeit, the JCC’s early childhood, 302-6866, or visit www. Activities will vary call 877.212.3321 or youth, inclusion, and senior jccsanantonio.org/forethekids. according to age group, but email [email protected]. services. will include weekly trips, There are several opportunities to get involved in this event: Ÿ Sign up to play. Temple Chai חי Individual golf opportunities San Antonio’s Small Reform Congregation and sponsorships are A Member of the Union for Reform Judaism available. A golfer registration includes a goody bag, lunch, dinner, contests San Antonio turns on the course, and a day of golf. 300 this year. Ÿ Become a Hole Sponsor. Temple Chai turns 13. Hole sponsors receive signage on the golf course, as well as recognition in the We’re excited finally to sit event program and the JCC’s June Center Peace. at the grown-up table. Ÿ Contribute to the silent auction. In addition to a day of golf, the Golf Classic www.templechaisa.org includes a silent auction

20 APRIL 2018 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL ARTS & CULTURE Beldon Library News Pianist Enger presents multi-media The Beldon Library has books for all age groups. Library hours are: Mondays and project, Mischlinge Exposé, at the JCC Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. As a musician with German-Jewish origins, New York pianist Carolyn Enger is deeply interested in The next Music Appreciation class with the exploring the history of assimilation and conversion of the Mischlinge (a derogatory Nazi term for those Charlie Pearl Senior Adults will take place on neither fully Jewish nor fully Aryan. Enger’s Mischlinge Exposé weaves a multimedia tapestry around this April 16. This monthly class takes place on the little-known aspect of the Holocaust, and brings to life the stories of people like her father and godmother third Monday of each month from 10 a.m. – 11 with music, art, literature, and film. a.m. in the Senior Activity Room at the Jewish Interweaving video and audio testimony from her godmother and her father (both labeled Mischlinge, Campus. Grade A by the Nazis), with the music of composers from the salon period who converted to Christianity Fluent in Hebrew? The Beldon Library has in the decades before the war, and works reacting to questions of identity after the war, the program vividly a shelf of adult fiction in Hebrew. These books illustrates what it was like to be between worlds in Germany in the first half of the 20th century. are available for check-out. Mischlinge Expose will be presented at the JCC, located on the Jewish campus, 12500 N.W. Military The Library is currently accepting donated Highway, on Monday, May 7 at 7 p.m. The event is being presented in collaboration with the Holocaust books, CDs, DVDs, and other media for the Memorial Museum of San Antonio. The museum will be open from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. before the event. annual Used Book Sale. The Sale will take place Tickets are $12 ($10 for current JCC members), and are available by calling (210) 302-6820 or online at at the Library in August. Please note, prayer www.jccsanantonio.org/artandmusic. books and bibles will not be accepted. Choirs of Temple Beth-El and St. Marks Experience the Joys of Jewish Episcopal Church present A Joyful Noise The Youth Orchestra of San Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, Preserving with Emily Paster Antonio (YOSA) Philharmonic with conductor Troy Peters Preserved foods play a large role in The evening will will join in San Antonio’s and for the Tobin performance, Jewish history and culture. Cookbook include a hands-on Tricentennial Celebration with countertenor Ryland Angel. author Emily Paster delves into this demonstration, and all two special performances: A The concert will also include history in her book, The Joys of Jewish participants can expect free concert on April 29, at 7 Falla’s Spanish Dance No. 1 Preserving. She will be at the Barshop to leave with a treat. p.m. at Temple Beth-El and a from La Vida Breve; Berstein’s Jewish Community Center on Thursday, There will also be an performance on May 6, at 8 Chichester Psalms, and Apr. 26 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the Author opportunity for a Q & p.m. At The Tobin Center for Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. & Speaker Series. Emily’s book includes A with Emily, book sale, the Performing Arts (order No tickets are necessary for recipes for fruit jams, preserves (like and book signing. tickets online or at the Tobin the free concert at Temple Beth- Queen Esther’s Apricot Poppyseed Jam), Tickets are $15 for general admission, or Box Office). El. Single tickets for the May pickles, and other marinated vegetables $35 for admission plus a copy of The Joys The performances will 6 performance at The Tobin (such as Facto-Fermented Kosher Dills), of Jewish Preserving, and are available by feature the combined choirs of are on-sale now at https:// as well as pages dedicated to using these calling (210) 302-6820 or online at www. Temple Beth-El and St. Mark’s www.tobincenter.org/box- preserves in traditional Jewish cooking. jccsanantonio.org/authorspeakerseries. Episcopal Church singing office/2018-05/joyful-noise.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio APRIL 2018 21 YOUR JEWISH COMMUNITY LISTINGS JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO Main Number: (210) 302-6960 / Holocaust Memorial Museum: (210) 302-6807 / Beldon Library: (210) 302-6805 www.jfsatx.org Ronit Sherwin, Chief Executive Officer Amber Garcia, Programs Manager, HMMSA Ellen Ollervidez, Community Relations Council [email protected] / (210) 302-6961 [email protected] Director and Holocaust Memorial Director [email protected] Melissa Garcia, Accounting Associate Cindy Campbell, Interim Chief Financial Officer Juana Rubalcava, HMMSA Education Director [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tara Garner, Accounting Manager Lauren Abraham, Special Projects Coordinator Caitlin Strayer, Marketing and Office Manager [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Kristin Hernandez, HMMSA Collections Manager Leslie Komet Ausburn, Marketing/Editor Lynn Waghalter, Librarian [email protected] The Jewish Journal [email protected] [email protected] Eva Laporte, Women’s Philanthropy and Young Adult Division Director Alexis Benedict, Development Associate [email protected] [email protected]

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22 APRIL 2018 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL PERSPECTIVE At Issue: Guns and Genocide It is hard to tell which is Australia, which, following small number of Germany’s armed resistance against Perspective: more repugnant – denying a mass shooting in 1996, Jews (about 214,000 the regime simply does the Holocaust, or exploiting enacted strict controls on STEVEN G. remaining in Germany in not comport with the the extermination of six private ownership of guns; KELLMAN 1938) could have stopped regrettable historical reality million for partisan political Australia has not suffered a the totalitarian onslaught of a regime that was quite purposes. mass shooting since. of Nazi Germany when the popular at home.” Yet another mass shooting However, others invoked they were unarmed?” The armies of Poland, France, Hoplophilia (obsession - at a Parkland, Florida high a more sinister precedent. courageous fighters of Belgium and numerous with weapons) is a rare school in which, incidentally, Asked in public about gun the Warsaw Ghetto were other countries were disorder among Jews, but five of 17 victims were Jewish safety, Congressman Don armed, but did not stand a overwhelmed by the Third it is an affliction shared - elicited the usual “thoughts Young (R-AK) responded chance against two Waffen- Reich.” by members of Jews and prayers,” as well as talk with a rhetorical question: SS battalions bent on Furthermore, as Alan E. for the Preservation of about preventing future gun “How many Jews were put annihilation. Steinweis, a specialist in Firearms Ownership, a violence. Some pointed to into the ovens because In 2015, during his Holocaust history at the small organization based unsuccessful campaign for University of Vermont, in Bellevue, Washington. president, Ben Carson, who noted: “The Jews of Founded in 1989 by Aaron is now secretary of Housing Germany constituted Zelman, an arms dealer, and Urban Development, less than 1 percent of the JFPO seeks to arm Jews wrote that: “Through a country’s population. It is not for hunting or target- combination of removing preposterous to argue that shooting but to prevent guns and disseminating the possession of firearms another Holocaust. deceitful propaganda, the would have enabled them Yet it is likely that the Nazis were able to carry out to mount resistance against prophet Isaiah, who urged their evil intentions with a systematic program of us to beat swords into relatively little resistance.” persecution implemented ploughshares, could think Carson’s insinuation by a modern bureaucracy, of better uses for an AR- that gun laws made enforced by a well-armed 15 than slaughter. Jews of the Holocaust possible police state, and either course have enemies, but left Jonathan Greenblatt, supported or tolerated individual ownership of national director of the by the majority of the lethal weapons will not Anti-Defamation League, German population. Mr. defeat them. There is no Jennifer Perloff incredulous. “It is mind- Carson’s suggestion that bullet – magic or mundane ordinary Germans, had – that can cure the scourge ® bending,” Greenblatt wrote, ALHS, CNE, GRI, REALTOR “to suggest that personal they had guns, would of anti-Semitism. firearms in the hands of the have risked their lives in (210) 325-4955 Steven G. Kellman is a [email protected] professor of comparative literature at UTSA. www.RealLuxurySA.com Kosher EatatGreen.com Proudly providing luxury real estate services at any price range. John Troy / 1x1 units (1 unit) $5 Off Jewish Journal - December 2014 Not Valid with any other offer. One coupon per table. No Cash Value. Valid at all Green Vegetarian Cuisine Locations. John S. Troy ExpiresExpires Dec.December 31, 2016. 31. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Pearl Brewery Alon Town Centre MEMBER A.S.L.A. 200 E. Grayson 10003 NW Military Dr. 222-1355 San Antonio TX 78215 San Antonio TX 78230 www.johnstroylandarch.com 210.320.5865 210.233.1249

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio APRIL 2018 23 U.S. & WORLD Hundreds march with Nazi SS veterans in Latvia RIGA, Latvia (JTA) — Police Latvia Without Fascism group arrested a man for displaying a demonstrated against the event by poster of soldiers killing Jews at the carrying signs reading “They fought annual march by local veterans of for Hitler” and “If they looked like two SS divisions that made up the Nazis, and acted like Nazis – they Latvian Legion during World War were Nazi.” II. Advocates of the veterans and The man was arrested March 15 their supporters claim that Latvian on the margins of the annual march Legion soldiers were not involved of the Remembrance Day of the in atrocities against Jews, despite Latvian Legionnaires — soldiers evidence to the contrary. According from the 15th Waffen Grenadier to the Latvian government, the Division of the SS and the 19th Latvian Legion was not really an SS Waffen Grenadier Division of unit and the legionnaires who were the SS (the 1st and 2nd Latvian, not forcefully conscripted merely respectively). A handful of veterans, sought independence for Latvia flanked by hundreds of supporters when they joined Hitler’s army. waving Latvian flags, gathered A view of the annual march on the Remembrance Day of the Latvian German Nazis and collaborators around Freedom Monument for the Legionnaires in Riga, March 16, 2018. (LTA Zinu dienests/Twitter) led to the near annihilation of march under heavy police guard. 70,000 Jews who had lived in Latvia The march in Latvia, a member fought under the banner of SS, of admiration for those, including before the Holocaust. On March of the NATO alliance and the Nazi Germany’s elite security force. Holocaust perpetrators, who 14, the parliament voted down a European Union, is currently Occurring amid rising tensions collaborated with Germany against bill proposing to make March 16 a the only public event in Europe with Russia, it is part of numerous the Soviet Union. national Latvian Legion Day. and beyond honoring those who expressions across Eastern Europe Several protestersMain from Street the Properties / 2x1 units (2 units) “ Jewish Journal - Sept. 2014 “We Love winning! LISTYOUR HOUSE MAIN STREET PROPERTIES MICHAEL LITOFSKY • MELODY YANCELSON • MARTIN LITOFSKY

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24 APRIL 2018 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL U.S. & WORLD 2 Israeli soldiers killed, 2 injured Fashion guru Iris Apfel, in West Bank terror attack 96, immortalized (JTA) — Two Israeli soldiers were killed and two were seriously injured in a car- ramming attack by a Palestinian driver as Barbie doll outside a West Bank settlement. (JTA) — The American toy company that created the The Israel Defense Forces has confirmed Barbie doll announced a new doll honoring Iris Apfel, the that the man deliberately drove into the four 96-year-old Jewish fashion guru. soldiers, all in their 20s, on March 15 in The Apfel doll wears the same green Gucci suit and jewels Mevo Dotan. The driver, 26, fled but was later that the real-life Apfel wears on the cover of her latest book, arrested. Accidental Icon, the New York Post reported. The incident came on a day that Palestinian “Her long-spanning career makes her the perfect subject groups, including Hamas, had designated Palestinian groups called for confrontations of a one-of-a-kind doll, the highest honor Barbie bestows,” a as a Day of Rage to protest 100 days since with soldiers and settlers after prayers on Mattel representative told the Post in a statement. The new President Donald Trump recognized March 15, according to The Times of Israel. Apfel Barbie will not be available for sale. Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. A coalition of Apfel, a New York-born fashion journalist and illustrator turned designer, won the Women Together Special Award in 2016. In 2005, the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York premiered an exhibition about This Yom HaAtzma’ut, Apfel’s style titled “Rara Avis.” Since 2014, she has been the subject of two internationally celebrate red, white, and blue. distributed documentaries: “Iris” by Albert Maysles and “If You’re Not In the Obit, Eat Breakfast.”

Real-life Iris Apfel and her Barbie clone. Composite: Harper Design, Mattel

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CEO The Jewish community of continued from page 1 San Antonio can also take pride in its many efforts to world will also be celebrating support the State of Israel. the 70th anniversary of the Our community has been State of Israel, with Yom actively involved in the work Ha’atzmaut beginning on the of the Jewish Federation, evening of Wednesday, April Israel Bonds, AIPAC, and 18. other organizations in its We should feel great support, both financially pride in being part of both and otherwise in enabling a community of Jews in the State of Israel to grow San Antonio and also being and thrive. For more than part of a global Jewry that seventy years, members has sustained Israel, the of the San Antonio Jewish Jewish homeland. The community have travelled first city directory of San to Israel on missions, Rights group calls cartoon depicting Antonio, prepared in 1876, bar mitzvah celebrations reported that the Hebrew and even as lone soldiers greedy Israelis ‘misleading’ Benevolent Association was contributing to the security holding regular meetings of the State. (JTA) — Amnesty International up the federal kingdom. It was written in the “Jewish temple.” We Please join us in distanced itself from a caricature in a as an aid for the Flemish government’s know that Jews settled celebrating both of these Belgian schoolbook ostensibly meant GO! Educational program, which the in San Antonio earlier in historic anniversaries. to illustrate its allegations that Israel is government says on its website “takes the 1800’s and that the The April 15 celebration denying Palestinians fair access to water. extreme care to fulfill its fundamental “Temple” referred to in the will include exhibits that The illustration in the 2016 geography mission, which is to offer ‘neutral’ city directory was located highlight the history of textbook “Polaris GO!3” for Flemish- education.’” near Travis Park. Founding our San Antonio Jewish speaking high school students depicts a Raymonda Verdyck, who heads the families such as Halff, Moritz, community, as well as the beefy Orthodox Jewish settler lolling in an Flemish government’s GO! Pedagogical Mayer and others were not milestone of seventy years of overflowing bathtub, while a Palestinian program, condemned the inclusion of only leaders in the Jewish the State of Israel. The day woman can barely fill her bucket. the cartoon in the book. She called it community, but also in the will also include music, food, A spokesperson for the human rights “stereotypical and incompatible with our larger city of San Antonio. merchants and activities for group told the Joods Actueel monthly in pedagogical values.” Jews were instrumental children. Don’t miss the fun Belgium that the cartoon is “misleading.” The cartoon is by the Brazilian artist as merchants, ranchers, and celebration. Show your The book is used in several high schools Latuff, who often compares Israel to Nazi bankers, retailers and in pride and be present. in Belgium’s Flemish Region, one of Germany in his works. other industries. three autonomous entities that make

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REMEMBERING DECEASED SPENDING BILL statement. “By doubling funding levels to JEWISH MILITARY VETERANS continued from page 1 $5 million, the program now will be able to provide immediate support to ensure and activity,” Diament said in an interview. that Holocaust survivors are able to live in Jewish War Veterans of America Post 753 asks you to Of the $60 million, $10 million for the dignity and comfort for the remainder of remember these Jewish military veterans whose yahrzeit first time will go to areas outside major their lives.” (anniversary of the individual’s death) occurs in the month metropolitan areas. Diament said that Also wrapped into the omnibus is the of April who are buried in a local cemetery. If you know of will allow Jewish institutions outside such a name that is missing please contact Herschel at (210) 468- Taylor Force Act, which slashes funding designated areas to apply for the funds. 5598. to the Palestinians until the Palestinian He named Monsey, in upstate New York, Authority stops payments to Palestinians as an example of an area with a high Jewish ALTMAN, RICHARD MAZE, ALBERT killed or arrested during attacks on Israelis. concentration that until now has not been ALVARADO, DAVID MISEROCCHI, LOUIS Taylor Force was an American who was able to access the existing program. BAILEY, BILLY MITTLER, EARL murdered by a Palestinian terrorist in a Also advocating for the security grants BEANSTOCK, SAM MONGITE, HOWARD stabbing attack in Tel Aviv in 2016. over the years were the Jewish Federations BENNETT, VICTOR NARANJO, HUMBERTO Palestinian officials say that only a small of North America and Agudath Israel of BERKE, LOUIS NOSSOV, MORRIS portion of the targeted money goes to North America. The bill also includes $175 BERLER, ALVIN PASSUR, SAM violent attackers, and that much of the million over the next 10 years to improve BITTERBAUM, BERTRAND PILLOFF, LAWRENCE money serves as a welfare program for security at schools, a provision that was BRENNERT, ALAN PYLES. THOMAS SR. Palestinians who are imprisoned by Israel, accelerated after the recent deadly school BRIVIC, ALFRED REICH, MENDEL many without charges. shooting in Parkland, Florida. COHEN, LEONARD RIMMEL, LOUIS U.S. funding for the Palestinians The bill will fund training in violence COHEN, SAM ROSENFELD, ROBERT currently stands at about $260 million a prevention, police-school coordination and COHN, WILTON ROSENGARD, HERBERT year. None of the money targeted goes crisis intervention, and will be extended DICTOR, BERNICE ROSENTHAL, MOSS directly to the Palestinian Authority, instead SCHWARTZ, CHARLES to private and parochial schools as well as EDELMAN, ROBERT funding programs run by NGOs that assist SEELIG, BILLY public schools. FEIGENBAUM, SIMON Palestinians. FEINSTEIN, MORRIS SIEGEL, ABRAM JFNA praised the inclusion in the The bill also provides the U.S. State FELDMAN, HERBVERT SILVERMAN, HAROLD omnibus bill of $5 million for the Holocaust Department’s Office of the Special Envoy to FINKEL, PHILLIP SPIRO, HERBERT Survivor Assistance Program, double the Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism with FORMAN, SAMUEL STERLING, JULES amount of previous years. at least $1 million for programs to combat FRIEDLANDER, DARVIN STRAUS, JOSEPH The program partners with Jewish anti-Semitism abroad and funding for the FRIEDLANDER, DOROTHY TARVER, SYLVIA institutions to deliver assistance to elderly U.S. State Department’s Special Envoy for GARRETT, ERNEST SR. WEINER, JOSEPH Holocaust survivors. Holocaust Issues. GLICKMAN, RALPH WEISS, HENRY “There are approximately 100,000 After threatening to veto the bill over GOLDBERG, ISAAC WOLFE, ALEXANDER Holocaust survivors living in the United immigration policies such as DACA and GOLDBERG, SYDNEY WYANT, MICHAEL States today, with an estimated 30,000 funding for the border wall, President GORELNICK, MELVIN ZAUSMER, BERT living in poverty,” said William Daroff, Donald Trump announced he would sign GUITERREZ, AL the Washington director of JFNA, in a HOOT, MORTON the bill into law. ISGUR. IRVING JOYCE, FELICE BAR MITZVAH TRADITION KAMRASS, SAMUEL (KIA) KANTER, MELVYN KAUFMAN, JACK Penner’s BAR MITZVAH TRADITION KELMAN, DAVE KISLIN, BENJAMIN Has the largest selection of boy’s suits in the southwest KOPLIN, MARVIN KRAFT, AL Ethan LACHMAN, MELVIN Irving LANG, JACK Bezner LAWSON, CHARLES found the perfect suit LEVINE, SAUL at Penner’s. LIFSHEN, SHELDON LOGAN, MARCIA LOVE, ALAN LYNTON, PAUL It’s worth the trip from The Valley, Corpus, Austin and even Houston for the best selection of suits! MALINA, ABRAHAM BAR MITZVAH TRADITION TRADITION BAR MITZVAH MALTZ, ALBERT Penner’s 226-2487 MALTZBERGER, ROBERT 311 West Commerce (free parking in rear) MALTZMAN, LEO BAR MITZVAH TRADITION

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