OUR COMMUNITY NEWS Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley, Inc. 3202 Shalom Way, South Bend, IN 46615

Volume 7, Number 2 October 2012/Tishri –Cheshvan 5773

Campaign 2013 gets off to a great start!

Thank you to all who We believe in the the most generous tax- attended our 2013 Annual strength of our people and deductible gift you can to Campaign Kickoff and in the power of our commu- our 2013 Campaign. celebration of Kurt Simon's nity. We also believe in the Your donation will as- 99th birthday! It was a exceptional kindness of sist so many individuals of wonderful way to begin Federation friends like you! all ages here at home, in our campaign. If you have not yet Israel and in more than 70 Thanks to your generos- made a pledge, our cam- nations around the globe. ity, we have raised paign volunteers have re- You'll help break the cycle $265,500 at the end of the ceived their assignments of poverty, respond to opening event of the sea- and will be calling you for emergencies and inspire son! Please accept our your pledge to the Federa- lifelong Jewish connections. We believe that helping warmest appreciation for tion Annual Campaign, or Kurt Simon, 99 years young! your pledge of support. you can pledge on-line people in need and nurtur- ing the Jewish community Together, we're helping (www.thejewishfed.org) or you believe ... together, we is both our privilege and to make the world a better send in the pledge form on do extraordinary things! our historic responsibility. place, helping those in Page 14. Sincerely, When you join us today need and keeping Jewish Can WE count on you Sandy and Doug Barton life strong. this year? Please donate and take a stand for what 2013 Campaign Co-Chairs

Jewish Federation welcomes Jewish rock musician Dan Nichols!!!

The Jewish Federation year performing for Jew- Dan Nichols attended In- is thrilled to have the ish kids throughout the dianapolis Hebrew Con- chance to bring Jewish country. Our local camp- gregation and camped at contemporary musician ers – and their parents - GUCI. He is a graduate of Dan Nichols to our com- from Olin-Sang-Ruby Un- the University of North munity on Sunday after- ion Institute (OSRUI) and Carolina where he re- noon, November 4 at 1:30 Goldman Union Camp ceived his bachelor’s de- pm . Institute (GUCI) and any- gree in music. He has Coming from a back- one who listens to Jewish served as a faculty mem- ground which includes Rock Radio online will ber at summer camps and Jewish Summer Camp, certainly recognize Dan workshops, and is a re- Nichols tours each sum- and many of his songs. mer and throughout the A native of , Please go to NICHOLS on Page 9 2 Our Community New s October 2012

Our Community News Volume 7, Number 2 ChaiLights: Around and About the Community October 2012 Tishri/Cheshvan 5773 Weddings and welcomes. Purdue University School will be a special kiddush Jewish Federation Yossi tied the of Veterinary Medicine. luncheon held immedi- of St. Joseph Valley knot! Yossi Cohen , our Congratulations, and wel- ately following services 3202 Shalom Way Israeli shaliach in 2009-10, come! sponsored by Ella's grand- South Bend, IN 46615 Phone: 574-233-1164 was married to Ilanit Gi- father, Robert Sil- Fax: 574-288-4103 B’nai Mitzvah Mazel ver . Everyone is warmly Web: www.thejewishfed.org Ari Lerman , son of Lisa invited to witness this Charles Simon, President and Billy Lerman became mitzvah and meet the

Debra Barton Grant, a Bar Mitzvah at Hebrew newest little lady at Sinai, Executive Vice President Orthodox Congregation. Ella. Mitchell Wayne, President Elect Mazel tov to the Lerman,

Terry Feldbaum, Vice President Silverman, Brook-Kahn Babies...

Ilene New, Vice President Families. Chavi and Yoel Leib Silver are the proud par- David Ravitch, Secretary Menachem Wax , son of ents of Menachem Sha- Mara Boettcher, Treasurer Rozi and Alan Wax , also lom Silver. Ina Rosenberg, celebrated his Bar Mitzvah Congratulations to Immediate Past President at Hebrew Orthodox this grandparents Leorit and Marilyn H. Gardner, Exec. Vice President Emerita past month. Zalman Mittman. Congratulations to Mazel tov to Jill and BOARD OF DIRECTORS man on September 20 in these young men and to Michael Fowler on the Melanie Brown Rishon LeTzion. L’chaim! Robert Feferman their families. birth of a baby boy. Anita Fishman Mazel tov to the newly-

Bonny Hoover weds. Yossi and Ilanit The joys of grandkids... Ruth Hutt Brian Kordansky will be traveling to the Michelle Eli and Eli Barbara Lerman for their Eli have a new grand- Benjamin Silver honeymoon. daughter— Isabella Jorie Vitaliy Soloveychik Rozi Wax Gers born to Siegal Eli Rachel Ariel Ebersol Gers and Corey Gers in JEWISH WELFARE FUND Douglas Barton married Jerry Wayne Oak Park, IL. She is baby Men’s Campaign Chair Skelton on September 22. sister to big brother- Sandra Barton Congratulations to the Alex. Mazel tov! Women’s Philanthropy Chair happy couple, and mazel STAFF Nana and Gary Fromm tov to parents Cindy and Karen L. Dwyer, Michael Ebersol. have a new granddaugh- Office Manager/Editor ter, Amelia Kelly, born to Lizzie Fagen, JFS Director Baby Naming Posi Tucker tells us she Adam and Kathy Fromm Emily Hahnenberg , Saturday, October 20th who live in Chicago. Administrative Associate recently officiated at the during morning services, Mazel tov also to Dorothy Nitzan Lahav Paster, Associate wedding of Bethanne Ella Marilyn Silver, and Al Fromm . Amelia is Lea Lehavi, Israeli Shlicha Eddy and Jeremy Law- daughter of Benjamin their sixty great grand- Mike McComish , Associate son , a new couple in the and Valerie Silver , will community. Jeremy is a child. Regina Rozenblit, receive her Hebrew name Accounting Manager third-year medical student Send us your simchas! during a baby naming (Engagements, weddings, Susan Sobczak , Receptionist at Indiana University ceremony on the bimah School of Medicine. babies, bnei mitvah) to Anna Soloveychik, with her family. There Program Director [email protected]. Bethanne is a graduate of

Our Community News is published monthly by the The mission of the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley is to Jewish Federation of St. Joseph serve the Jewish people—locally, in Israel, and throughout the Valley for the Jewish community in Michiana. world—through coordinated fund raising, community-wide programming, social services, and educational activities. October 2012 Our Community News 3 Concealed and Revealed:

Adult Education The Multiple Mysteries of the Aleppo Codex

Matti Friedman, Journalist and Author The Jewish Federation is pleased to announce its Adult Education Series for Fall/Winter 2012-13. Thursday, October 25 at 12:30 PM C103 Hesburgh Center for International Peace Studies University of Notre Dame Sunday , October 21 at 10:00 AM Friedman explores the role of the Aleppo Codex — the oldest, Syria, Lebanon and the Arab Uprising most complete, most accurate copy of the Hebrew Bible — in the Asher Kaufman, Associate Professor, survival of the Jewish people and in the rival narratives surround- Department of History, University of Notre Dame . ing the Codex's history in the 20th century. He also will explain how conflicts surrounding the Codex are linked to Jewish history, Asher Kaufman’s research and teaching have focused on the founding of the state of Israel, and the creation of the modern the modern Middle East in general and on Lebanon, Syria, Middle East . Friedman, a former Middle East correspondent for Israel and the Arab-Israeli conflict in particular. More spe- the Associated Press, writes for the Times of Israel. He cifically, he has written and taught on nationalism and colo- is the author of The Aleppo Codex: A True Story of Obses- nialism in the Middle East, on memory, forgetfulness and sion, Faith, and the Pursuit of an Ancient Bible. silence in the Arab-Israeli conflict and on boundaries and territoriality in the Middle East. He is currently working on The University of Notre Dame’s Department of Theology presents a book project on the history of the Syria, Lebanon, Israel tri The Abrams Chair Conference -border region. Jewish Religious Expression

in Byzantine Palestine Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 10 AM A conference celebrating the appointment of Tzvi Novick American Grace: How Religion to the Abrams College Chair of Jewish Thought and Culture .

Divides and Unites Us Marc Bregman : From Sermon to Scroll to David Campbell, Professor of Political Science Codex: Early History of the Hebrew Book Director, Rooney Center for the Study of American Democracy Wednesday, Steven Fraade : Language Switching in the October 31, 2012 Byzantine Synagogue Inscriptions and the David Campbell will discuss both how religion matters Practice of Targum 2:00—7:00 PM in politics (that's how it divides us), but also how Ameri- Martha Himmelfarb: The Suffering Ser- Notre Dame cans are, for the most part, quite religiously tolerant with vant in the 7th Century: The Messiah in a Conference Center, some interesting and important exceptions. Liturgical Poem for the Day of Atonement McKenna Hall Michael Swartz : As Above, So Below: Sunday, January 13, 2013 Cosmology and Cult in Ancient Synagogue For more information: Poetry www.theology.nd,edu/ Stalin’s Forgotten Zion: Concluding Remarks: Tzvi Novick, abramchairconference The Story of Birobidzhan Abrams College Chair Alan and Gail Dowty BULLYING Alan and Gail Dowty will give a talk on their trip to Bi- This year, over 18 million American kids will be bullied. robidzhan, the capital of the Jewish Autonomic Republic Plan to attend these two coming programs which will in Russia, located on the Trans-Siberian railway, close to address the issues related to bullying: the border with China. Yom Iyun: Bullying Sunday, February 17, 2013 Sunday, November 18, 2012: 9 AM to 1:30 PM The Higgs Boson: Have we finally Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley discovered the “God Particle”? Join us for the morning to learn more about what we as a com- Dr. Mitchell Wayne, Professor munity can do about stopping bullying. Elementary Particle Physics, University of Notre Dame Toni Henke-Wheeler, ACLSW and our congregational rabbis will The Adult Education Series is sponsored by the Muriel and be our discussion leaders/presenters. Tony Henke-Wheeler is a Myer Piser Education Endowment Fund of the Jewish Fed- licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years experience eration of St. Joseph Valley working with families. She has provided parenting education for the South Bend community in numerous settings over the years . 4 Our Community News October 2012 Jewish Family Services LUNCH ’N’ LEARN

Wednesday, October 17 at 12 Noon JFS needs volunteer drivers! “Israel: Through the Eyes of My Family”

Get Up and Go, a program offered by Our first Lunch ’N’ Learn of the season Jewish Family Services, needs drivers to help serve our will be held on Wednesday, October 17 at seniors who need transportation to and from doctor ap- 12 Noon. Our guest speaker will be Lea pointments and other medical services. Volunteers are Lehavi, the new Israeli Shlicha, who will called on an “as needed” basis. We especially need driv- tell her story. ers available for the mid-afternoon to 5 PM time slot. Come meet Lea and enjoy a light lunch. st rd We also need a volunteer driver on the 1 and 3 Cost is $5 per person. RSVP to 574-233- Wednesdays of the month at 1:15 PM for the months of 1164 by Monday, October 15. October, November, and December to take community members HOME from our Lunch ‘n Learn and Commu- Wednesday, November 7 at 12 Noon nity lunches? Free lunches for anyone who drives! “Russian Tales: Journey to a New Home” Please call Lizzie Fagen at 574-233-1164.

Senior Activity Group October 2012

The Senior Activity Group meets at Tanglewood Trace Retirement Center from 12:30 to 2:00 PM with one activity and extended coffee break with discus- sion and socialization. Individuals not living at Tan- glewood are also welcome to participate. The Senior Activity Group will meet on the first three Thursdays of every month. There is no charge for this program.

October 11th 12:30-1:30 PM— Art with Todd Hoover 1:30-2:00 PM— Coffee Break If you look at the Federation calendar, you can see that October 18th every Tuesday, year around we have an ESL class for the 12:30-1:30 PM— Music with Chris Robinson members of the local Russian community. These Jewish 1:30-2:00 PM— Coffee Break families came to South Bend almost twenty years ago October 25th from the different regions of the former Soviet Union. The 12:30—1:30 PM– Exercise with Joanna Wyner Jewish Federation along with the host families had helped 1:30—2:00 PM — Coffee Break them in so many ways: from renting their first apartments and finding jobs, to learning English and getting a fresh Please call Lizzie Fagen with any questions about start in a new country. this program. You may reach her at 574-233-1164. All of these people have incredible life stories of uni-

The Federation’s Senior Activity Group has been generously under- maginable hardship and survival during the World War written by the Ronald S. & Nancy Plotkin Cohen Endowment Fund . II, living as Jews in a communist country, and eventually

having to leave their familiar environment behind to move across the ocean and re-build their lives here in the United States. Over the past couple months I was privi- Jewish Programming at Tanglewood leged to interview some of the members of our Russian

Jewish Monthly Programming at Tanglewood for ESL class, and to hear their amazing stories. October will introduce Israeli shlicha, Lea Lehavi, to If you remember the time when the families from Soviet the senior community. Join us at 12:30 PM on Monday, Union came to our community, or were involved as one of October 22nd in the Market Place Room to hear the their host families, or simply want to hear these people re- story of Lea’s family in Israel. live their memories of a lifetime, please join us on Novem- Seniors living in other senior living communities ber 7 at 12 Noon for a special Lunch ’N’ Learn . We will are always welcome. For transportation, check with present our own documentary “Russian Tales: Journey to a New Home” and serve some Russian food for lunch. Cost your transportation department or call the Federation is $5 per person. RSVP to 574-233-1164 by November 2. office at 574-233-1164. October 2012 Our Community News 5

Dedication of Rabbi Michael A. Signer

Unity Garden of Eden to be held October 24

The dedication of the Michael A. Signer Unity Garden dedication will be Jewish Women’s Endowment Fund held in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Unity Gardens Annual Meeting Taste of Unity Harvest Celebration on October 24 Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 5:30 pm from 4 to 8 PM at the Jew- ish Federation of St. Joseph A light dairy dinner will be served at 6:00 pm Valley. At 5:00 PM, we will formally dedicate the Jew- ish Federation’s “Unity At the home of Sandy Barton Garden of Eden” in loving Business Meeting: memory of Rabbi Michael Welcome New Members A Signer. The fencing and Appointment of New Officers maintenance of the Federa- Approval of Grant Committee Recommendations tion Unity Garden has been funded through a generous gift by the Signer Family in Please RSVP by October 4, 2012 at 574-233-1164 memory of Rabbi Michael Signer, the Abrams Professor of or by e-mail: [email protected]. Jewish Thought and Culture at the University of Notre Dame, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 63.

The mission of women’s funds is nothing short of social change . The Unity Garden event includes tapas by area chefs, silent auction, and a wine and beer cash bar. Tickets for their fundraiser are on sale for $25.00 through the Unity Jewish Federation Garden Web Site: www.theunitygardens.blogspot.com or by calling (574) 315-4361. Book Club

The September Book Club participants met on Sep- 8/6B?+8=@.*)*)/(&@/868+@.* tember 24 and had talked about the complex characters &''//(.&*3t/-6*=6/@I&=)*68+)*6 and a captivating storyline of “The Sacrifice of Tamar” @Ý86*)6*?)&Iq (@8'*=ÚÜqÚØÙÚ by Naomi Ragen . 6@.*(&49B?8+@.**F/?.(*)*=&@/868+@t8?*9.)&33*I This novel tells the story based on the Ragen’s own 6(860B6(@/86F/@.@.* childhood experiences in the Jewish Orthodox neighbor- hoods of New York city and on the comparing the lives Ú6)66B&3 6/@I &=)*6? of the religious women in the Diaspora to those in Israel. This book is centered on the life story of Tamar, whose &?@*8+ 6/@I&=D*?@*3*'=&@/86 secure and predictable existence was brought to an ! abrupt end when she (a very young woman and a new &@*s(@8'*=ÚÜqÚØÙÚ wife) was raped by an intruder. /4*s The Book Club participants had a lively discussion (=84Ü@8à about the biggest sacrifice of Tamar’s life and how it in- 3&(*s*F/?.(*)*=&@/86 fluenced her and her family. We expressed our opinions • &9&?(=*&@*)'I?*D*6&=*&(.*+?t about different characters and shared our own life ex- • /3*6@B(@/86 periences related to this story. • 608I&6/-.@8+(*3*'=&@/868+@.*-&=)*6?*&?86 This book was enjoyed by all the ladies, and we de- • /(2*@?ÉÚÝtØØž/6(3B)*?4*&3Ÿ%&?.&&= cided to read another novel by Naomi Ragen , “The Sat- ! urday Wife” , for our next meeting at 11:30 AM on Mon- %86@&(@s&=&@*F&=@(.86*sÝßÜvÛÙÝvÜÛÞÙ day, October 22 Please call the Federation if you would 4&/3s/=8FB6/@I-&=)*6?¿I&.88t(84 like more information about the Book Club. FFFt@.*B6/@I-&=)*6?t'38-?98@t(84 6 Our Community News October 2012

Bankoff Art Gallery South Bend Symphony Orchestra 80th Season of concerts announced

The South Bend Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 80th year with a series of concerts highlighting our area‘s heritage through music from around the world. The con- cert reflects the people who settled here and made South Bend their home. Here are a few concert of interest. See the website southbendsymphoney.com for information. Sunday, October 21, 2012 3 PM at DeBartolo: Todd Hoover: Small to Big FRENCH/BELGIUM HERITAGE: Guest Artist, Zofia Glashauser, Concertmaster SBSO, Artists’ Reception Vieuxtemps, Ravel and Poulenc Sunday, October 14, 2012 2:00—4:00 PM Sunday, January 27, 2013 2PM at DeBartolo: JEWISH HERITAGE: Now that he is retired, Todd has time to play! Don’t miss his interpretation of toys that have grown up. Guest Artist, Trevor O’Riordan, SVSO Principal Clarinet Saint Saens, Copland, and Mendelssohn

Todd Hoover, a high school photography art teacher Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 3:00 PM. and artist, taught in the South Bend Indiana community for SLAVIC HERITAGE forty years. In 1968 Hoover received a B.S. degree in art education from Indiana University, Bloomington campus Guest Artist, Lara Turner, SBSO Pincipal Cello where he studied photography with Henry Holmes Smith Arensky, Tchaikovsky, and Dvorak and Betty Hahn. In 1968 he started his teaching career at James Whitcomb Riley High School, South Bend. In 1971 80 years of bringing extraordinaire music to the commu- Hoover earned a M.F.A. degree from the University of nity lead by Maestro Tsung Yeh, in his 25th year as Mu- Notre Dame with a thesis in film photography. During the sic Director and Conductor of the orchestra.

1990’s he taught photography at Indiana University, South Subscription tickets for this 80th Season of the South Bend campus as an adjunct professor. Bend Symphony can be ordered by calling the South Todd Hoover has a strong exhibition history in juried Bend Symphony office 574.232.6343. Single tickets are art shows and has had several one-man shows. His one- also available at the Morris Performing Arts Center and man shows include the South Bend Museum of Art; the the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Northern Indiana Artists Association, Hammond, Indiana; Indiana University, South Bend Campus; St. Mary’s Univer- sity, Notre Dame, Indiana; and Mount Mercy University, Coming in December to the Bankoff Art Gallery

Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was awarded a Lilly Endowment Education Grant in 1999 to study non-silver photography. Watercolor Society Winter Show In 2010, Hoover switched from film photography to Opening Reception December 2, 2012 digital photography. Initially, going from dark-room silver photography to digital computer printer photography was an extremely difficult transition.

In 2011 Hoover started a series of photographs that he called “Small to Big.” He photographed miniature toys and figurines and then greatly enlarged the images. Making one new photo each week has been his passion for the last two years. These photographs are printed on Hahnemuhle acid free photo watercolor paper by a Canon Image PrografiPF 8300 printer. The photos are sprayed with Hahnemuhle protective spray. On exhibit at the Federation October 14 -N ovember 26 On exhibit at the Federation December 2012/January 2013 October 2012 Our Community New s 7 Kapson and Roland Scholarship winners announced

The Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley is pleased to announce this year’s winners of the Craig & Carol Kapson Scholarships and the Harvey and Lillian Roland Scholarship. The Kapson Scholarships are awarded to BOOKS FOR OCTOBER For Ages 5 to 6 qualified Jewish students from our service area who at- For Ages 6 mos. to 2 years Schmutzy Family tend any college in the state of Indiana. By Madelyn A Kiss on Rosenberg The Roland Scholarship is awarded to the Keppie Illustrated by a Jewish student from our community Writen by Paul Meisel who attends an Indiana State Univer- Leslea Newman The Schmutzys Illustrated by sity. This year’s recipients are David are messy all Katherine week long, and no one -- not even Cholak, Gabriel Rozenblit, Rachael Blackmore Mom! -- seems to care. When Powers, and Moshe Friedland. A little boy is kissed on the head by Friday rolls around, everyone

helps clean up as the family pre- David Cholak , son of Zabe Williams loving parents and grandparents as he makes his way through a happy pares for Shabbat. and Peter Cholak, is a freshman biology day in the life of a toddler. major at the University of Notre Dame. For Ages 6 to 7 For Ages 2 to 3 David Cholak A Hen for Izzy Pipik All of Me: RachaelPowers, By Aubrey Davis daughter of Karen and Patrick A Book of Illustrated by

Powers , will be going into her Thanks Marie Lafrance Written and Illus- sophomore year with dual enroll- trated by What’s a girl to ment at Notre Dame and Saint Molly Bang do when she

finds a chicken Mary’s College. Rachael is work- From fine feet and grand hands to and can’t return it to its owner? ing on a degree in mathematics at hearing ears and a thumping heart, How long should she wait before St. Mary’s and a degree in physics this book teaches children and re- calling the bird her own? Shaina minds adults to enjoy a sense of at the University of Notre Dame. seems prepared to wait forever for gratitude as part of the family in Izzy Pippik to return. Gabriel this big, amazing world. Rachael Powers Rozenblit, For Ages 3 to 4 For Ages 7 to 8 the son of Regina and Mark Lights Out, Clever Rachel Rozenblit, is in his sophomore Shabbat Written by Debby Waldman year at Indiana University South Written by Illustrated by Sarene Shulim- Bend where he is a political sci- Cindy Revell son ence major. Two young- Illustrated by M o s h e Jeff Ebbeler sters, Rachel and Jacob, learn the impor- Friedland, A young boy visiting his grandpar- tance of putting differences son of ents for Shabbat has a wonderful Lizzie time despite (or maybe because of) aside and working together as they solve tricky riddles that Fagen and a rare Georgia snowstorm that Gabe Rozenblit causes the power to go out. change lives. Rabbi Mi- chael Friedland, is a freshman at For Ages 4 to 5

Indiana University Bloomington Room for Kelley School of Business. In addi- the Baby For more information tion to the Kapson Scholarship, By Michelle Ed- about the PJ wards Library program, Moshe was also awarded the Har- Illustrated by Jana vey and Lillian and Roland Schol- Christy please contact Nitzan

arship. Lahav Paster at Moshe Friedland The Jewish holidays mark the pas- sage of time as a family prepares for nitzan@thejewish fed.org Thank you to the scholarship committee for their work a new baby to join their family. or call in evaluating the applications: Bonny Hoover, Ruth Hutt, Just how will they make room in 574 -2 33 -1 164. Carol Kapson, Craig Kapson, Dave Ravitch, Posi Tucker, their already-crowded home? and Mitch Wayne. 8 Our Community News October 2012

From the desk of the Israeli Shlicha A thank you note By Lea Lehavi

About these Firsts I’ve been talk- through the month and holidays. on Rosh Ha- ing about - well, one, Alan Feld- Families were kind and generous to shanah. My baum, took it very seriously and was bring me into their homes, and resolutions kind enough to take it upon himself families and congregations gave me are to you, to to take me to my first football game. the honor of taking part at the holi- the commu- And not just any game: the Notre day services and made me feel like I nity: I prom- Dame season opening game. am a part of something greater than ise to work I tell you, folks, it was great! We myself. I guess this is the real mean- hard for you, went tailgating, saw the band, lis- ing of Jewish holidays and Rosh Ha- to tell you tened to the victory march, and shanah in particular- the coming about Israel, learned the rules of the game. And together to help the individual, the and to make not only did I have a great time celebration of a family, and of a events that watching the game — but we also community. I am thankful to you for will make won! being so gracious to me and opening you feel your hearts so that I would feel in- closer to Is- It’s official: I LOVE ND FOOTBALL!! cluded. I also had the pleasure of rael. I will try interacting with the community and my best to teach you Hebrew and So you can see why September finally meeting many of you face-to- improve the level you may have. I looked like the beginning of a very face. will try to bring my own Israel to promising month. To my delight, it I know usually people make you. I wish us all happy holidays was. Thanks to this wonderful com- “New Year resolutions” on January and a lot of together time, as fami- munity, it really felt like home first however we as Jews make them lies, and as a community. … Intern at Top Companies in Israel with Career Israel Career Israe l (careerisrael.com) is a Hebrew Ulpan Class five-month professional internship pro- gram in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem open to Classes will begin on Tuesday evening, international college graduates. Over October 16, 2012 at 6:00 PM 700 internships are available at leading Israeli companies and organizations in Session dates: October 16, 23, 30 fields ranging from law, medicine, media, November 6, 13, 27; December 4, 11, 18 economics, education, politics, public relations, social work, engineering, and Beginners through advanced welcome. more. Since 2007, Career Israel has placed Taught by Israeli Shlicha, Lea Lehavi. 1,200 Jewish college graduates from all over the world leading companies in Please let us know if you are interested Israel, including Hewlett Packard, and your level of proficiency. McCann Erickson, and Ruder Finn .

A professional internship in Israel is Cost is $45 per semester (9classes) an impressive and prestigious addition

to your resume and will make you an If you are interested, please call the attractive candidate in the job market. Federation at (574) 233-1164, or email To receive more information, please fill Lea at [email protected] out our program finder: http://www. theisraelexperience.org/young-adult/ program-finder/. Contact Lea at the Jewish Federation for more information about programs in Israel. October 2012 Our Community News 9 Dan Nichols (Continued from Page 1) cipient of NFTY President’s Award for Outstanding Youth Commitment. Considered to be one of most influen- tial and recognizable musicians in Fall Family Harvest Fest today’s Jewish Rock circles, Dan also Sunday, October 14 @ 1:00 PM has a background in opera and has worked as a cantorial soloist. Dinges Farm in Three Oaks, MI LeRoy & Elaine Dinges With his band E18hteen , Nichols 15219 Mill Road, Three Oaks, MI 49128 released his first album, Life, in 1996 Phone: 269.426.4034 which was met with critical acclaim. (Located at the corner of Warren Woods & Mill Roads, Since then the group has gone on to 6½ miles east of Red Arrow Highway.) release six additional albums. Their songs, such as “The Na Na Song,“ FUN FOR EVERYONE: “B’tzelem Elohim,” “Kehillah Ke- Hayrides, Pumpkin Bounce, doshah,” “Hoshia,” and “Sweet As Honey,” are among some of the most Corn Mazes, Pick your own popular in contemporary Judaism. In Pumpkins, Free interactive play 2008, E18hteen was selected to per- area and more... form a live concert at Masada in cele- bration of NFTY and Israel’s 60 th Cost: Activities are priced between birthday. $3-$10. Bring your own lunch or buy Nichols uses his energy, enthusi- it there! asm and his music to engage and in- Call Lea at 574-233-1 164 spire Jewish youth throughout North to make your reservation . America. With an emphasis on themes such as Tikkum Olam, his music has been used by clergy na- tionwide in study, worship and com- munal celebrations. Dan Nichols will be perform- ing at the Jew- ish Federation Babies, Tots, & Blocks on Sunday, No- vember 4, 2012 Fall Play Date Schedule at 1:30 PM. An admission fee Babies, Tots and Blocks, our PJ Library program that provides age of $5 per person appropriate play for children ages 0 to 5 will begin a new schedule nd with a family in October on the 2 Monday of each month from 9:30 AM -11:00 maximum AM. charge of $20 will be collected at the Mark these play dates on your calendar : door. Children under 5 are free. We hope to see not just our youth, but Monday, October 15 (3rd Monday due to holidays) also music lovers of all ages . Please Monday, November 12 call to let us know you are coming! Monday, December 10

For more information about Dan Questions or suggestions for the group should be Nichols & E18hteen please visit their addressed to Lizzie Fagen at 574-233-1164. website at www.jewishrock.com. 10 Our Community News October 2012

2013 Annual Campaign Up-coming 2013 Campaign Events 2013 marks the Bar Mitzvah year of the Kurt and Tessye Simon Many thanks to our Community building, so our Campaign Leadership has chosen this 2013 Annual Campaign as theme for our 2013 Annual Campaign. We are encouraging in- Leadership Team creases or pledges in multiples of 13 ($13, $26, $39, $52) . = Our campaign events are more celebratory this year, reflecting Sandy Barton, this exciting time in our Jewish community. Women’s Philanthropy Chair Wednesday, October 17: Douglas Barton, Major Gifts Progressive Dinner Men’s Campaign Chair • 6 PM Wine and Hors d’oeuvres at the home of Marjorie and Paul Goldwin

Major Gifts Division • 7 PM Dinner and Dessert Terry Feldbaum at the home of Billie and Dave Bankoff. Bob Frank Steve Gerber Jazz and Classical Musical entertainment and Elisheva Lerman will share Ilene New her story of her family’s journey out of Ethiopia. SPACES LIMITED TO THE FIRST 45 RSVP’s. General Gifts Division Tammie Blackman Brown Two Special Events with Chef Gloria Schwartz Bonny Hoover Lionel Jensen Thursday, November 15 at 11 AM Lisa Lerman Brunch cooking demonstration Ron Silverman “Elegant and Easy Brunch” At the home of Jaye Galloway

Super Sunday Co-Chairs Our guest speaker Gloria Schwartz will teach women Anita & Stuart Fishman from our community how to prepare a festive brunch at home and still have time to enjoy your company. Jill Ross Yehuda Seligson The number of people attending is limited to the first 25 Birgit & Hugh Metzger, RSVPs.

Honorary Chairs Thursday, November 15 at 7 PM “The Taste of Sephardic Cooking” with Gloria Schwartz Benton Harbor-St. Joseph Join us at the Jewish Federation for a Kosher Cooking demonstration. Co-Chairs Have some wine, find out more about Sephardic cooking traditions and taste the Al Levin delicious dishes prepared by our guest speaker. This is an evening that you are David Ravitch sure to enjoy!

Richard Wright Participation in these events indicates your commitment to making a pledge to the 2013 Annual Campaign. Spectrum Dance Theater December 2: Super Sunday Reception Co-Chairs Super Sunday is Tzedakah Sunday— Please help us with Carol and Craig Kapson our most important fundraiser by volunteering or answering the phone when our volunteers call you. Progressive Dinner Hosts In January we will host a closing event of the 2013 Jew- Billie and Dave Bankoff ish Federation Annual Campaign. This will be our desig- Margie and Paul Goldwin nated clean-up day to reach out to you one more time for your 2013 pledges to wrap up our fast and fabulous cam-

paign season. October 2012 Our Community News 11

2013 Campaign Kickoff - Celebrating a life of philanthropy

And a community committed to sustaining Jewish life in our community and around the world.

Happy Birthday, Kurt!

How monthly payments can maximize your giving

You know that Jewish people ! If you give a $50 per year gift, Maximize your giving . around the world are grateful for you can quadruple it by paying a $10 per month = $120 your inspired investment, and that monthly installment of $18. you easily see and feel the impact in $18 per month = $180 your own community—and you’d (10 months) ! If you give a $100 a year gift, like to do more to support the Jew- you can triple it by paying a $18 per month = $216 ish community. You have at your monthly installment of $25. (12 months) fingertips an easy way to give more effectively while saving you the time $20 per month = $240 The Jewish Federation is proudly and effort of calling to increase your $25 per month = $300 offering you the opportunity to contribution throughout 2013. make contributions (weekly, $36 per month = $432 Discover how you can go beyond monthly, quarterly) so that you can your birthright to continue to serve $40 per month = $480 effortlessly increase your generous the Jewish community by contribut- contribution in a manner that re- $50 per month= $600 ing more in a way that you won't quires no additional time invest- even miss… Check the yellow box on the ! ment, and so fellow Jews around the pledge form below, or call the Fed- If you are giving $36 per year, world can experience your magnifi- you can increase your annual gift to eration office, (574) 233-1164 to make cent impact in a powerful way. your pledge. You can also set up re- $120 by paying a monthly install- ment of only $10. curring payments online at www.thejewishfed.org. 12 Our Community News October 2012 October 2012 Our Community News 13 Jewish Federations offer a shoulder to lean on in the darkest times

Marjorie had, as she de- tent of having to decide would be better off scribes it, “a very classic between food and gas for without me to worry middle to upper-middle- the car.” about.” class lifestyle.” She was Marjorie was lucky At the lowest point happily married. She had enough to have friends in her life, Marjorie a nice home, a fulfilling who gave her dinner and turned to the Jewish career, two thriving food banks to fill the gaps, Federation. “I never daughters, good friends, but her finances got really thought about and enough money for worse. She moved in with what the Federation vacations and emergen- a friend who was also go- did,” she says. “If you cies. From the outside, her ing through a divorce, but walked down the life looked perfect. her new living arrange- street, and saw me on Eventually, things fell ment meant her daughters the street, you would apart. “Underneath the couldn’t stay with her. never say, ‘This is and support a community- surface, there was some “To be a mother and to somebody who is home- wide network of organiza- unhappiness on my part,” not be able to do things less and can’t feed her- tions that care for people in she recalls. Marjorie and for your girls… it was self.’ Yet, there I was.” need here at home, in Israel her husband divorced, really hard for me.” The The Federation set and around the world. The then Marjorie lost her job. stress took such a toll on Marjorie up with an all- work of Jewish Federations Her savings quickly ran Marjorie emotionally that purpose counselor, a nurtures and sustains the out, and the only work she began to contemplate woman who could simul- Jewish community today she could get was the oc- suicide. “When you’re taneously help Marjorie and for future generations. casional freelance gig. She lying in bed by yourself with her depression and With Federation’s help, didn’t just have to scrimp with… without any hope, assist her in her job Marjorie could put food on on vacations – she could you say to yourself, ‘What search. “She gave me that the table and heat her no longer afford a daily are your alternatives?’” hope that I wasn’t alone home, but that was not meal or heat. “Suddenly I Marjorie says carefully. and that I shouldn’t feel their most important func- found myself needing to “Maybe I ought to just badly about my situation, tion. “What Federation did tighten my belt to the ex- end my life, everyone else it’s just a situation,” was give me a shoulder to Marjorie explains. lean on,” she says. “They Marjorie is just one provided food for me. They among millions across the provided some counseling globe whose life has been for me. It was a safety net.” enriched by the work of Now, Marjorie has a job Federations. and a home; she is satisfied These efforts are driven, and her daughters are The Jewish Federations of North America's General in large part, through Jew- thriving. “We’re a different Assembly (GA) is the premier annual North American ish Federations’ Annual kind of family, but a happy Jewish communal event, attracting Federation volunteer Campaign, to care for family, and I can give my leaders and professionals, the leadership of our partner Jews in need at home, in daughters gifts on the holi- organizations and a range of national Jewish organiza- Israel and in more than 70 days and I can be a mother tions. At the GA, the Jewish community shares innova- countries around the tions and celebrates achievements, comes together and to them.” world. The Annual Cam- gets inspired. Join us in Baltimore from November 11-13, She will never forget the paign is the most trusted 2012 to tackle the crucial issues of the day at the most im- dark days, though, or those fundraising vehicle in the portant annual event of the Jewish Federations. who got her through them. world, raising nearly $1 “I hope I never need them The GA brings together over 3,500 influential decision- billion every year to pro- again,” she says, “but it’s makers from communities around the U.S., Canada, Israel vide the basic infrastruc- still amazing to know that and around the world. Please consider joining us this year ture that supports the there are organizations like in Baltimore. Jewish Federation subsidies are available. global Jewish community. Federation that are out For more information, call Debby Grant at 574-233-1164 or Jewish Federations fund www.jewishfederations.org/GA. there, willing to help. 14 Our Community News October 2012

I want to help Federation make wishes come true this year. Here’s my tax-deductible gift to support the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley’s 2013 Annual Campaign and make a world 2013 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN of difference for Jews here at home and around the world :

I hereby pledge to pay the 2013 Jewish Federation Campaign the sum of $______

CONTRIBUTOR’S SIGNATURE ______DATE ______

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Please charge my credit card account: ! Individual Pledge ! Family Pledge ! ! Check enclosed (Payable to Jewish Federation) immediately in the amount of :______! in month(s) of:______in amount of: ______! I will pay on-line: www.thejewishfed.org ! Visa ! MasterCard ! Please bill me: ! Monthly ! Quarterly Expiration Date:______Three digit code______! Semi-Annually ! Annually ______( Specify months______) Credit Card Account Number ______! Credit card (complete info at right) Cardholder’s Signature THANK YOU FOR YOUR PLEDGE. TOGETHER, WE DO EXTRAORDINARY THINGS.

Threshold Levels of Giving Your dollars at work:

The Annual Campaign structure is Allocations FY 2012 comprised of a series of threshold  Our Local Jewish Federation levels of giving. National & Regional Core Services Jewish Organizations Jewish Family Services 1% Adult, Youth, Senior Programs King David $25,000 — $99,999 Israel Advocacy, Camp Ideal

Chai $18,000 — $24,999  Israel & Overseas Israel and Jewish Agency for Israel; Overseas Local Services of our Jerusalem $10,000 — $17,999 Partnership2GETHER; 30% Jewish Federation: JDC; ORT; Birthright Lion $ 5,000 — $ 9,999 59%

 Hatikvah $ 3,000 — $ 4,999 Local Jewish Education Local Jewish includes Provides religious education Education Jewish Family Services Cultural & Educational & Pomegranate $ 1,800 — $ 2,999 and Hebrew language training 10% Senior Programs, For our youth and a portion of Youth Services Ben Gurion $ 1,000 — $1,799 Our Israeli Shlichim program.

Golda Meir $ 750 — $ 999  National and Regional Jewish Aliyah $ 365 — $ 749 Organizations Hillel, Indianapolis JCRC, Jewish Chaverim $ 18 — $ 364 Council for Public Affairs

THE JEWISH FEDERATION and Elkhart counties in Indiana to make or pay your pledge, If moving up a level isn't possible this OF ST. JOSEPH VALLEY serves and a portion of southwest lower please go to our website: year, we are encouraging donors to the Jewish people locally, in Is- . Our building and www.thejewishfed.org. rael, and throughout the world. grounds serve as a social and Coordinated fundraising, commu- education hub for a wide array of increase their giving by a multiple of Jewish Federation nity programming, services, and community services and activities. $13 in honor the bar mitzvah year of of St. Joseph Valley educational activities reach more To learn more about the many 3202 Shalom Way our Federation building. Ex: $13/$26/ than 2,000 Jewish people in our programs, services, and events South Bend, IN 46615 local area, covering St. Joseph $52/$78/$130/$1,300. sponsored by the Federation, or Phone: 574.233.1164 October 2012 Our Community News 15

.. Thanks from the Kosher Food Pantry Memorial Contributions to Jewish Federation Designated Funds

A huge thank We welcome contributions to our various funds listed below. Individual acknowledgment cards are you to our com- sent for each contribution. munity for such Bob and Pat Turbow (Library Acquisitions) Fund Jewish Federation Community Campus Endowment Friends of The PJ Library a high-level re- Jewish Federation Executive Director’s Discretionary Okon Family Endowment Fund for Holocaust Education sponse to last Fund Ronald S. & Nancy Plotkin Cohen Endowment Fund Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley (Unrestricted) Post 318, Jewish War Veterans Library Fund month’s re- Jewish Welfare Fund Robert Simon Leadership Development Fund quest * We would also Jewish Women’s Endowment Fund Kurt and Tessye ( z”l ) Simon Seniors Living with Ruth and Ben Levy Senior Services Fund Dignity Fund like to acknowledge the Bernard H. Natkow Community Lecture Fund Bernard and Shirley Natkow Campership Fund (Camp following families who Ideal) have been especially gener- ous to our Food Pantry and The Jewish Federation expresses its sincere appreciation for these generous contributions:

Family Services over the From the following contributors: past year: Francine and An- Sherron and Jack Schuster Lesley and Mike Krueger Tammie & Alan Brown thony Brown Family Trust, Mary and Dick Reineke Shirley Berebitsky Nancy and Ron Cohen the Gerber Family, the Mar- Ina & Irv Rosenberg Frances and William Haidler Barbara and Mike Katz Scott and Jordan Natkow Sally & Jerry Brumer Madeleine Kirschheimer cus-Schulman Family, the Carol Brumer Helene and Bernie Katz Ruth Goltz Porile Family, the Rosenberg Lynne & David Fischgrund Marlene and Gene Abrams Cheryl Waldman Family, and the Sloman Fam- Susan & Ron Schwartzman Pearl and William Boyle Shish Rubin ily. Thank you to these fami- Patricia & Arnold Hartz Sue and Ted Mullett Martina & Michael Boyle lies and all the others who Judith and Kenneth Kobb Chuck and Lynda Simon June and Eli Glazer help us feed the hungry and Adrienne Rosen Vodnoy Family Carol and David Cohen Billie & Dave Bankoff Robbie and Paul Grimstad Marzy and Joe Bauer meet the needs of our own Porile Family Temple Beth-El Food Pantry Stephanie Scharf Jewish community. David Cotter Nataly, Max, & Daniel Pass Christopher Murphy Shopping List Judy and Mort Ziker Textile Care & Allied Trades Association Laurie Katz We do not need food Board and Staff of the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley items at this time, thanks to everyone’s efforts last To the following funds: month. Items we still need Bernard & Shirley Natkow Campership Fund Jewish Family Services and Food Pantry include personal toiletries Jewish Welfare Fund/Annual Campaign Okon Family Fund for Holocaust Education such as: soap, toothbrushes, Kurt and Tessye ( z”l ) Simon Seniors Living with Dignity Fund toothpaste, tissues, toilet Congratulations and Best Wishes to: paper, men’s and women’s Lynda and Chuck Simon on their 50th Anniversary shavers, and laundry, dish, Karen and Ron Berebitsky on their 50th Anniversary and dishwasher detergent! Ina and Irving Rosenberg on their 50th Anniversary Grocery gift cards and gas Sarah Anne and Ira Anes of the engagement of Larry and Jessica cards are also always needed. Thank you. In Appreciation: Diane and Bill Sarnat

We make mistakes… Get Well /Thinking of You to:

Donor Listings June Glazer Morris Rosen Evie Rosenstein Sally Brumer Mike Freid Chuck Simon A belated thank you to Francine and Anthony Happy Birthday to: Kurt Simon R uth Mercer Alice Schuster Brown (parents of Jennifer and Bruce Schwartz ), Anna In memory of: and Mark Alber, and any- Steve M. Katz Dr. Elliott Blumenthal Norman Primus one else we might have Donald Bostwick Damon Gideon Rose Lillian Garfinkel inadvertently omitted in Happy Rosh Hashanah to: the past. Please forgive us. Susan & David Hausknecht Carol and Sholom Gliksman We so appreciate your gen- erosity . 16 Our Community News October 2012

Est Gezunterhait (Eat in Good Health) Ultimate Brownies by Deena Abraham

Chocolate-loving Est ¼ c. milk or non-dairy or not. I think that kosher really good. Maybe try Gezunterhait readers – start milk marshmallows just can’t do them without the brownies feeling happy right now. 2 eggs everything that non-kosher the first time? Then you You are reading about 1 tsp. vanilla marshmallows can do. To will be able to see the mer- brownies. They rank really ¼ tsp. salt be more specific, they don’t its of the recipe without high on my list of favorites. ½ tsp. baking powder melt properly. Now, I’ve being distracted by its ap- I have a number of brownie ¼ c. cocoa never worked with a non- pearance. Think of it this recipes that I adore. Some 1 c. flour kosher marshmallow. I’m way, if it wasn’t a great rec- of my favorite recipes even not stating facts here. But I ipe I wouldn’t be featuring use a mix as the starting Melt the chocolate chips often see pictures of recipes it. Monster brownies they point, like orange brownies over a low flame and set and try to replicate them. are! and raspberry truffle aside to cool slightly. When And usually the final result brownies. (Both of those the chocolate has cooled a is similar to the picture. Not MONSTER BROWNIES have been featured in this bit, whisk in the sugar and when marshmallows are 2 c. oil column before, but if you oil. Then, whisk in the milk involved. And try making 4 c. sugar missed them I’ll be more or non-dairy milk, eggs, something like Rice Krispie 4 tsp. vanilla than happy to send them and vanilla. Then, whisk in treats with kosher marsh- 8 eggs your way. Contact me via the salt, baking powder, mallows. Does anybody do 2 tsp. baking powder any of the options at the and cocoa. Finally, whisk in that? No. We use marsmal- 1 1/3 c. cocoa end of this column.) Gener- the flour. Pour the batter low crème. That melts 1 tsp. salt ally I prefer things made into a greased 8” pan and properly. It’s a lot closer to 2 c. flour from scratch, but I do like bake at 350 for 30 minutes. a melted form right from 1 (3 oz.) box instant va- Duncan Hines brownie the start anyway. nilla pudding mixes. Okay. Here’s another 1 (10 oz.) bag mini great brownie recipe. I’ll stop my rant about marshmallows, optional This recipe for fudgy Really they were just called the inability of kosher brownies is my new favor- “brownies” or “my favorite marsh-mallows to melt Combine the oil and ite brownie recipe. It is brownies” or some typical properly now. After all, not sugar. Stir in the eggs and very rich. The “go-to” name. I renamed them everyone can do everything vanilla until well mixed. brownie recipe that I have Monster Brownies for two well. The best thing to do Stir in the baking powder, been using for years has reasons. First of all, the rec- with a marshmallow is cer- cocoa, and salt. Mix in the been demoted. This one is ipe is huge. When I make tainly to put it on the end of flour and instant pudding better. My former favorite them, I try to make a third a stick and place it over an mix. If desired, stir in the recipe uses only cocoa, of the recipe. This is a little open fire. As long as that marshmallows. Pour batter while this recipe also has hard because the number of works, there isn’t anything into three greased 7x11” melted chocolate chips. eggs isn’t divisible by three. worth complaining about. pans and bake at 350 for 30 Two types of chocolate are (I use two eggs and one And that works. So we’re minutes. Do not over bake. better than one, right? The yolk.) Also, dividing a box good. But, if you stir mini liquid in the recipe is not a of pudding mix into thirds marshmallows into this Next month is for sweet typical ingredient. My is not easy. I just estimate batter, the end result is potatoes! If you have any guess is that the liquid (I and guess. I bake my third brownies with a surface good recipes with sweet use soy milk) adds to the of a recipe in a foil pan that that looks like the moon. potatoes, any good recipes fudgy-ness of the brownie. is actually larger than 7x11” Crater brownies, anyone? for Chanukah or winter in If you like fudgy brownies, but smaller than 9x13” and It’s not pretty. And there general, please send them please try this recipe. And it works well. If you needed are these gooey strands my way. You can send me let me know what you a really large recipe for a when you cut the brownies. recipes at dsabraham@ think. special occasion you could So I had taken to calling ameritech.net . I can take just make the recipe as it is. them “alien brownies” until recipes over the phone at FUDGY BROWNIES Here is the other reason I decided that it would be 287-8872. Or, you can send 6 oz. semi-sweet choco- I call them monster brown- better to calls them mon- recipes to me in the mail at late chips ies. It’s the marshmallows. I sters. There might have 2926 Erskine Blvd, South 1 c. sugar have a theory. I also have been some logic. I don’t Bend, IN 46614. 1/3 c. oil no idea if this theory is true quite recall. But they are October 2012 Our Community News 17 18 Our Community News October 2012

Preplanning a funeral…a gift to one’s family Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery Assoc. Valuabe thoughts from Pat McGann, CEO McGann Hay Funderal Homes

P r e a r - the funeral home) to pay WAYS be there to care and cate with the hospital, doc- ranging for those services at the pay for one’s funeral the tor, nursing home, police, one’s own time of death. At the time way he/she wanted it to be. coroner and others. One of funeral of death the funeral home Our trusts cannot be our funeral directors will be has be- will prepay everything for touched by Medicaid. available on the phone im- come a your family even when ac- One area that is not in- mediately. Furthermore, we “mega- counts are inaccessible for cluded in our Irrevocable belong to a network of fu- trend” weeks. Otherwise, your Funeral Trust for is costs at neral homes so that a repre- Pat McGann over the family may not have or be the cemetery. Those funds sentative will come to the last thirty years or so. It is able to raise the monies to should be paid directly to place of death within 90 one of the most loving and pay all the bills. We, the cemetery. Feel free to minutes after being noti- thoughtful actions you can McGann Hay, waits to be call Tammie Blackman fied, anywhere in the take on behalf of your fam- reimbursed by the trust. Brown, at the Hebrew Or- United States. Additionally, ily. Here at the McGann Another huge advantage thodox Cemetery (574-233- we have overseas experi- Hay Funeral Homes, we is a real cost savings. For 1164). Tammie will work ence and we can arrange to offer both free preplanning example, let’s say one cre- with you and can offer vari- get the remains back here and prepaid Irrevocable ates a trust this year, in ous options that will allow as soon as possible in a Funeral Trusts, the only 2012. He/she would “lock you to save and “lock in” fashion in accordance with way a funeral home in the in” to the cost of a funeral pricing when preplanning Jewish Law. Moreover, we state of Indiana can accept in 2012 – and should he/ the aspects of a funeral as- have known many families money for prepayment of she live for say ten more sociated with a cemetery. that have experienced a their services. years, the funeral costs Another recommendation great deal of extra expense In preplanning, we sit would not be subject to is if you are a “snowbird” by calling a “any” funeral down with you at a place higher prices due to infla- and go south to escape the home first. We can get that is comfortable for you, tion. At McGann Hay, we “pleasant” northern Indi- things handled, even when either one of our chapels or guarantee no increase or ana winters or a traveler, a death occurs out of town, at your residence, hospital additional charges for the please make your pre- at or close to wholesale or nursing home. “locked in” services. Fur- arrangements with cost. Preplanning consists of thermore, cash advances McGann Hay before you To find out more about going over all of the ele- are never guaranteed be- go. If something should preplanning your own ser- ments of a typical funeral: cause they cannot control happen, then all your fam- vice, contact Pat McGann

inflation and often require ily would need to do is call at 574-232-1411 or by email • service location additional monies. Other us. We will be there for the at: Pat@ McGannHay.com • who is to officiate Cash Advance Non- family to act as their advo- for an appointment. • caskets Guaranteed items that you cate and we can communi- • pall bearers cannot pay in advance are • transportation • things like copies of the cemetery death certificate, honorari- • traditions ums to the rabbi and obitu- • obituaries aries, so these items are • and more often included in our trusts An Irrevocable Funeral as to never burden a family Trust goes one step further with these added, but by actually prepaying for needed, costs. all the services and mer- Another important factor chandise selected as well as in deciding whether to pre- cash advance items fund or not is at McGann (cemetery, obituary writ- Hay our trusts are Medi- ing, copies of the death cer- caid approved if one gets Since 1920, the Forest G. Hay Family has served more Mi- tificates, etc.) and setting sick and has to be confined chiana families than any other funeral home in the area. that specific amount aside to a nursing home or accu- The funeral home at 435 S. Ironwood Dr., South Bend, has a room dedicated to those of the Jewish faith. Out of respect, in an irrevocable trust ac- mulates medical bills, the deceased, non-Jewish bodies are never put in this room . count held by a trustee (not monies in a trust will AL- October 2012 Our Community News 19

Michiana Jewish Historical Society Midwest Torah Center

Save the Date! DEVELOPING LIFE SKILLS . As Jews, we are re- Michiana Jewish Historical Society Annual Meeting quired to learn Torah daily. The problem is that not eve- November 4, 2012 – 10:30 AM ryone has the necessary skills. One can download any

Professor Paul C. Mishler, Indiana University South Bend class online, attend many classes, and/or read many “Jewish Labor, Jewish Socialism and our Tradition ” English translations of the Torah and Talmud. But the question that I’m raising is do you have the skills to go through the original? That is the type of class that I Family Tree would like to form. I want to give the student the skills The Michiana Jewish Historical Society recently got necessary to traverse the original text on their own and a phone call from someone who lives in the Chicago to be able to understand the “problem” the Rabbis had area and was interested in learning more about his an- with the text. Understand how they understood a simple cestors – members of the Rossin family that lived in verse such as “a tooth for a tooth” to mean monetary South Bend and were associated with both Sinai Syna- damages. If this is something that appeals to you, please gogue and Temple Beth-El. Within hours, the Michi- contact me at the Torah Center. I’m looking for a core ana Jewish Historical Society’s Family Tree group was group of 4 people. able to provide him with names, dates of birth, and

other information from the family tree database, yahr- zeit plaques, and other sources. MIDWEST TORAH CENTER CLASS SCHEDULE

We were able to help this member of the Rossin Sunday: Talmud-10:30-12 PM

family because we’ve been collecting family tree infor- Monday: Unlocking the Mystery of Midrash– 9:30 AM mation from members of the community for the past Women’s only class-Exploring the Commandments- few years. We need your help so that future genera- 10:30 AM tions can get this information about their ancestors. If your family tree information is not in our database, Tuesday: Behavior Modification-The Jewish Stance– 7:00 PM please fill out the form below and send it to us at the Jewish Federation, 3202 Shalom Way, South Bend, IN Wednesday: Shabbat: The 39 Melochos -9:30 AM 46615 or call 574 -2 33 -1 164 and we’ll contact you. Thursday: The Path of the Righteous Gentile-10 AM Guide to the Perplexed– 7 PM YOUR FAMILY TREE Shabbat: Study of weekly Torah Portion– 11:45 AM

Maternal Maternal Paternal Paternal Jewish Civil Law Your grand Grandmother Grandfather Grandmother Grandfather parents’ names: NCSY Mother Father Your parents’ names: NCSY BONFIRE SURPRISE

• Saturday, October 27 is the date.

Your Name: Spouse’s Name • 8:30 PM is the time. Phone Number: • Are you ready to light up the night? email Address: Anybody who has experienced our bonfires in the past

Child Child Child knows that this is the event to attend. Flames that jump Your childrens’ names (use back 10 feet high! Heat to melt the bottom of your shoes! as needed): And the s’mores, hot chocolate, and so much more! But wait, there will be a surprise that will be awaiting you. But we can’t tell you what it will be. You need to be Your Grandchild Grandchild Grandchild Grandchild grandchildrens’ here to be part of the ultimate NCSY event. Bring a new names (use back as needed): person to this NCSY event and be rewarded like never before. 20 Our Community News October 2012

Sinai Synagogue Temple Beth -El

Some dates to mark on your calendar.

Coming Events at Temple Beth-El in October: • Friday night Minyan will be changing on October 5th • Monday, October 1, 5:30 PM:Women’s Torah Study to 6:00 PM until the spring. • October 8th from 5 to 8 PM we will celebrate • Thursday, October 4, 5:30 PM: Reading Group Simchat Torah with dinner at 5:30 PM. Sim- “Second Person Singular” by Sayed Kashua, chat Torah celebration and dance with the reviewed by Marianne Burdeen

Torah will begin at 6:30 PM. Treats follow- • Sunday, October 14, 9:45-11:00 AM: Family Happen- ing at 7:30 PM. ings, a program for young Jewish children & their • Our Lunch and Learn sessions will restart on Thurs- families for the entire Jewish community led by day, October 11th.Join us for lunch and study about Anna Soloveychik the Kings of Israel and later Biblical history. Same • inflation busting price for lunch - $3! Thursday, October 18, 11 AM – 2 PM – Deli Day

• Breakfast for the Sages starts on October 13th. Every • Sunday, October 21: Sisterhood Paid-up Membership Shabbat morning at 9 AM we begin our Shabbat day Brunch with Torah study and breakfast thanks to Breadsmith Kosher . Our sages had fascinating and di- • Monday, October 22, 5:30 PM: Women’s Torah Study verse insights into our sacred Torah, come learn from • : their insights and offer your own! Friday/Saturday, October 26 & 27 Jonathan Cohen, Simon Foundation Scholar • Neil Gilbert will once again have the Meditation group on the 2nd that 4th Shabbat of each month. • Sunday, October 28: “The Book Thief” at Steppen- • wolf Theatre October 14th Rabbi Steve Leapman will have a four week class based on Rabbi Michael Goldberg's book, • Wednesdays, 1:00 PM Needlework group meets at Why Should Jews Survive. Time will be from 6:30 - Temple 8:00 PM. • On October 20 Ann Rosen will lead a Mussar Study • DELI DAY! group. The group will meet monthly on the 3rd Thursday, October 18, 2012

Shabbat of each month. From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Temple Beth-El’s Fall Deli Day. And if you happen to come to morning Minyan stick around for the Daily Talmud Study following Minyan Place your order today! when we gather for breakfast and study of portion of that day’s daily Talmud lesson. We are using Rabbi Adin Sack Lunches will be sold for $12.00 each. The meal Steinsaltz’ new translation of the Talmud by Koren Pub- deal includes Corned Beef Deli Sandwich on Rye, Dill lishers. First trachtate is Brachot, laws regarding bless- Pickle, Brown Mustard, Cole Slaw, Chips, and a Cookie. ings and prayers and filled with numerous discussions on topics as diverse as “suffering in this life,” “is it better Eat in or carry out orders! Put a sign-up sheet in your to be stringent or lenient in matters of law,” “what do the place of employment and take orders. (Order blanks will spirits of the dead do?” be available at Temple) Free delivery for large orders! Monthly Fall Class: Living a Life of Meaning. Need something for your tailgate? Or just to have at How do we find meaning in lives that are filled with home?? Pre-order extra Corned Beef at $14.00 per pound; constant change and transition? How do we find mean- Rye at $7.00 at loaf, Whole Pickles at $1.50 each, ing in life when, in the words of Rabbi Harold Kushner, and Whole 2 Lb. Salami at $16.00 each. everything we wanted in life isn’t enough? We will look at traditional texts and modern Jewish thinkers such as Pre-orders are due by October 11th. Please call Tem- Kushner and Rabbi Byron Sherwin to reflect on how we ple Beth-El at 574-234-4402 and talk to Nanci for further can live lives filled with meaning despite loss, change, information. You may fax your orders in by calling 574 - and instability. 5 sessions. Thursday evenings at 7 PM, 234-0784. October 18- November 15. October 2012 Our Community News 21

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Dan Nichols has become one of the most beloved and influential Jewish contemporary musicians in North America. The product of Jewish summer camp, Dan has the unique ability to connect with Jewish youth in a meaningful and inspirational way. Through his energy, his enthusiasm and his music, Dan electrifies and enriches each Jewish community that he visits .