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Odette Rebibo to Galindo-ElviraRICH SOLOMON | MANAGING EDITOR coming movesout before the end of January.on arlos Galindo-Elvira, the An Arizona State University gradu- now-former regional director of the ate, Galindo-Elvira was formerly chief LEISAHbe WOLDOFF honored | CONTRIBUTING WRITER C Anti-Defamation League of Arizona, development officer at Valle del Sol, a efore Rabbi arrived in Phoenix in 1965, the city’s announced his departure on Jan. 2 after nonprofit agency providing healthcare, BJewish population numbered about 10,000. There was no Jewish day three years with the organization. social service and leadership development school, those who kept kosher had to go out of town for kosher cheese “Seasons change. And I’m pursuing programs. and meat products, and Phoenix’s only Orthodox congregation, located a new opportunity that will bring me Galindo-Elvira took his position with downtown, had difficulty finding a minyan. new learnings, challenges and meaningful ADL in 2016, and he said he was the first During his first year in his new home, Rebibo founded Greater Phoenix’s experiences to galvanize our Arizona Latino regional director in the entirety of first , the , and started a kosher community,” Galindo-Elvira said. “My the organization. supervising agency, the Greater Phoenix Vaad Hakashruth. Soon after, he departure from ADL is a pathway toward “I have a high regard for Jonathan founded Beth Joseph Congregation, an Orthodox . continuing to be an advocate within Greenblat, CEO and national director of Today, the Valley’s Jewish community has grown to more than 100,000 the community and to work on and ADL; his vision is forward thinking and his and all three institutions remain vital. PHA has about 150 students and is build on stronger ties between different protection of the Jewish community and marginalized communities is unmatched,” one of eight Jewish day schools in the Phoenix metro area; Beth Joseph communities.” Carlos Galindo-Elvira has about 80 members and is one of nearly 40 local congregations; and Galindo-Elvira did not disclose Galindo-Elvira said. “Because of the announced his departure excitement that I feel, it overshadows any as regional director of ADL the Vaad supervises more than 35 kosher establishments. where he was transitioning to, but said Arizona on Jan. 2. As Rebibo prepares to retire and make to , PHA and Beth that more information would be SEE ADL, PAGE 3 PHOTO COURTESY OF CARLOS GALINDO-ELVIRA Joseph will honor him and his wife, Odette, at a Jan. 19 open house. David Rebibo, who was born in Morocco, was studying in Paris as a young man when he met Rabbi Avraham Kalmanowitz, the head of the Mirrer in , , who invited Rebibo to study at his yeshiva and helped him obtain a teaching position at Yeshivah Magen March against hate David in Brooklyn. Rebibo next moved to Memphis to teach and lead Over 25,000 people marched in Brooklyn on Jan. 5 while a small congregation before moving to Phoenix with his family in 1965. chanting, “No hate, no fear.” Read about the people and organizations who participated on Page 4. Irwin Sheinbein, the current president of the board that serves both PHOTO BY KAREN SCHWARTZ VIA JNS.ORG the synagogue and the school, was 14 when the Rebibos first arrived.

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NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL ISRAEL US investigating anti-Semitism at UCLA sends aid to Netanyahu's ministerial appointments HEADLINES REBIBO Community Campus in Scottsdale CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was dedicated in 2002, named in memory of Levine’s first wife, it was Sheinbein’s father was involved Rebibo who affixed the mezuzah on with a community group that the facility’s doorpost. approached Umesorah, the Rebibo has always been National Society for Hebrew Day community oriented, Sheinbein said. Schools, to talk about opening a day “Rabbi Rebibo is a unicorn — a school in Phoenix. Rebibo was sent unique individual with a rare combi- from the organization to investigate. nation of qualities,” said Rabbi Yisroel After initially meeting some resis- Isaacs, director of the Vaad and rabbi 2020 Phoenix tance from those worried about at Beth Joseph. “He grew up in an Orthodox-run day school in a Jewish News Morocco at a time that its ancient community with little Orthodox Jewish community was economically life, Rebibo led the efforts to estab- Print Dates lish the Phoenix Hebrew Academy, and technologically impoverished but which opened in 1965 with about spiritually wealthy. In spite of com- January 10 August 7 40 students. ing from a very simple background January 24 August 28** Rabbi Harris Cooperman, PHA’s and his immigration as an adult to February 7 September 4 Rabbi David Rebibo, right, pictured with wife Odette. a country where he did not know head of school, describes Rebibo February 21 September 11 as a “pioneer.” Rebibo was sent to PHOTO BY GARY STEINER the language, he was able, with March 6 September 18 Phoenix “to try to create and develop Beth Joseph’s original mission was to his unique combination of talent, and lay the foundation for a Jewish day school,” provide a place for daily minyan for people skills, optimism, Jewish pride, tenacity, March 20 September 25 Cooperman said. “That’s exactly what he did.” teaching at the school, Sheinbein said, and it charisma and sense of humor, to firmly estab- March 27 October 2 lish the infrastructure of an observant Jewish However, it wasn’t just about starting a soon developed into a synagogue. Beth Joseph April 3 October 16 school, Cooperman said. Rebibo “wanted to member William Levine remembers when community in Phoenix against all odds. April 17 November 6 start a community.” For more than 30 years, Rebibo arrived. “As a community rabbi and educator, the Beth Joseph campus housed a mikvah and “I can’t speak highly enough about him,” Rabbi Rebibo inspired, educated and con- May 1 November 20 in 2010, launched the Jewish Enrichment Levine said. “He’s done an enormous number nected to thousands of people of all ages and May 15 December 4 backgrounds throughout his career.” Center. Rebibo also established the Greater of things for the community.” June 5 December 18 Phoenix Community and the Orthodox Levine remains grateful for Rebibo’s assis- Rebibo and his wife plan to move to June 5* Rabbinical Council. tance after his parents’ deaths and recalls that Israel, where many of their children and Both the rabbi and his wife “brought a real after his first wife, Ina, died in 1999, Rebibo grandchildren live. June 19 *Best of Magazine love for Israel and for ,” Sheinbein brought a Torah to his house every morning “They’ve done what they had to do here,” July 3 **Annual Directory said. “The rabbi always tried to bring in Israeli and afternoon during the week of shivah. “He’s Cooperman said. “They set a strong founda- shlichim who would teach at the school but had an incredible impact on me and my family.” tion and it’s our obligation to make sure their WWW.JEWISHAZ.COM also instill in the children the love of Israel.” Years later, when the Ina Levine Jewish legacy continues.”JN

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2 JANUARY 10, 2020 JEWISH NEWS JEWISHAZ.COM HEADLINES ADL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mazel Tov on your retirement Rabbi Rebibo May you go from strength to strength. From Your Friends at Temple Solel. The No Place for Hate student committee at Hayden High School receive their first-ever banner from ADL Arizona. The banner was presented by Carlos Galindo-Elvira, who graduated from HHS in 1985. PHOTO COURTESY OF CARLOS GALINDO-ELVIRA level of sadness about leaving, but working for “There is an active search going on for the ADL has been an experience of a lifetime in the next regional director,” Rosenthal confirmed. daily responsibility of fighting the good fight. “Our board is strong and our office is strong, Galindo-Elvira’s achievements include grow- and we feel it’s the sort of position that will ing the ADL’s Training on Managing Implicit attract someone of the highest quality.” Bias, which trained hundreds of Maricopa “I’m extraordinarily grateful to my col- County Sheriff’s Office deputies and posse leagues who have continued the operations members in reducing the influence of bias in of the office,” Galindo-Elvira said. “Ashton The Sun Lakes interactions and decision-making. In addi- Skinner is the education program director that tion to reducing bias, the program also aims Arizona deserves due to a level of professional- Jewish Congregation to improve police-community relations and ism and attitude. Keisha McKinnor, the assistant extends its congratulations to increase officer safety. regional director, will continue to be a liaison Rabbi David Rebibo During Galindo-Elvira’s tenure, the Arizona with law enforcement and training as well as for his outstanding service ADL also expanded the No Place for Hate pro- overseeing incidence response. The office is in to his congregation and the gram, where participating schools incorporate good hands with those two individuals.” ADL’s anti-bias and anti-bullying curricula with Founded in 1913, the ADL fights anti- Jewish Community. their own programming to form one message Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends We wish him the very best as that all students have a place to belong. “My democratic ideals and protects civil rights for he begins the next part of his proudest moment was bringing the No Place all. The Arizona office was established in 1983. journey. May G-d continue to for Hate program to my alma mater, Hayden “At the JCRC, we worked closely with High School,” said Galindo-Elvira, who Carlos and the ADL,” said Paul Rockower, bless this servant of faith. graduated from HHS in 1985. executive director of the Jewish Community Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Greg Rosenthal, immediate past board chair Relations Council of Greater Phoenix. “Carlos Cantor Ronda Polesky of ADL Arizona, praised Galindo-Elvira’s has done tremendous work to help safeguard Geri Gould, President leadership. “Any time you have someone like the Jewish community and fight anti-Semitism Carlos steering your organization, someone across Arizona. He is a real mensch and a true with that sort of dynamism and professionalism leader, and we wish him the best in his future and energy, any time he leaves there is going to endeavors.” Mazel Tov Rabbi Rebibo be a transition period,” Rosenthal said. “We’re Watchfulness and speaking up on behalf of Rabbi Rebibo well suited for that; our office is up and running, others is more important than ever to combat Thank you for May you go from we’re open for business. The work ADL does the hate and bigotry that is more prevalent strength to strength continues to be important, more important today, Galindo-Elvira said. your contributions than ever, and we’re going to build on the “It’s not a question of if, it’s a question of Warmest wishes from foundation Carlos helped lay.” when. And to that, I strongly advise we con- to our community. The ADL is actively seeking a new regional tinue vigilance and that we ourselves become CONGREGATION director. The job description was posted to bullhorns to speak out against anti-Semitism KEHILLAH Indeed and the ADL Arizona website within a and hate, but also to be a protective voice for Rabbi Bonnie Sharman day of Galindo-Elvira’s announcement. each other,” he said. JN

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happen again — that people have to East Side in Manhattan, said he was run,” she said. “You’ve got to speak glad to see Jews from all walks of life up; you’ve got to participate.” together at the event, but added that Recent incidents include a Dec. 28 there was more work to be done. attack during a Chanukah candle- “We have to do something, we have lighting at the home of Rabbi Chaim to be prouder Jews, and that has to Rottenberg in Monsey, New York, establish itself in practical mitzvot,” that left five people seriously injured, he explained. and a kosher supermarket attack in It’s an unprecedented time in Jersey City, New Jersey, that resulted America, said Vigler, who was on in the deaths of three civilians (two his way to morning services last of them Chasidic Jews) and a police spring when he was accosted by a detective. That’s not to mention the man shouting anti-Semitic remarks. spate of verbal and physical attacks “Even walking in the Upper East Participants at the 'No Hate, No Fear' rally. against Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn Side, I’m aware of my surroundings, A group of Franciscan Brothers from Brooklyn march at PHOTO BY RIVKA SEGAL VIA JNS.ORG — namely, those dressed in tradi- where I’m going, what I’m doing; the 'No Hate, No Fear' rally. PHOTO BY KAREN SCHWARTZ VIA JNS.ORG tional Jewish garb. however, I hope and I pray that this Yaacob Azancot, a college student situation will not last, and we will who lives in Brooklyn, rode the get out of this current predicament,” subway with his family to Sunday’s he said. event and found himself getting Rabbi Isaiah Rothstein, rabbi- harassed on the way. “On the way in-residence for the nonprofit to the rally, we were getting off the organization Hazon, brought his train and someone pushed me with guitar to the march and led the crowd a lot of force,” he said. “I think it’s in Cadman Plaza in “Hatikvah.” The the kippah — being Jewish, being crowd, which kept growing as people Orthodox. My brother was right came off of the bridge throughout next to me; he had his tzitzit out.” the event to join the crowd, also Rabbi Uriel Vigler, director of A group from Cleveland march at the 'No Hate, At the 'No Hate, No Fear' rally. PHOTO BY KAREN SCHWARTZ VIA JNS.ORG Israel Center of the Upper SEE MARCH, PAGE 6 No Fear' rally. PHOTO COURTESY OF OF CLEVELAND VIA JNS.ORG

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heard from singer Matisyahu and the with the Jewish community, he said. “I Jewish a capella group the Maccabeats. think we’re all in this together, all human “We’re not only showing up and beings; we have to stand together and showing the solidarity and visibility and focus on what brings us together, which power of numbers, but we’re actually is being human.” spiritually influencing each other; the It was also a learning moment, said energy of being next to each other, sing- Mindy Brittner, who came to the event ing a song while marching the streets with her husband, Jackson Nurmi, and of Manhattan,” said Rothstein. “Seeing their daughter, Willa. The family rode people speak, seeing a child or elderly down to the event with a group from person walking the street … it’s sacred, Manhattan’s Town & Village Synagogue and the power of interfaith, where it’s not on East 14th Street. “I’ve marched just Jews standing up for Jews, but people for everyone else in the past two years, All Real Estate Agents standing up for the dignity of all.” and now it’s time to be there for my Gregg Levine, who came with his people,” said Brittner. “It’s all Are Not Alike! husband as part of a contingent of some interrelated.” Full service Real Estate needs, 100-people strong from Cleveland, can- In addition to coming to support the celed plans for Saturday night to instead cause, Brittner said it was important to including property management take the midnight bus to New York. “This her to bring her daughter, all of 2 years old, with them, saying, “I want her to I will make your next real estate transaction is one of those important opportunities to build bridges and fight hate,” said Levine, know it’s important to show up.” pleasant, productive, and profitable. Toby Weinstein who was proud that the Cleveland group Following the march, New Yorkers of Broker Associate Bus (480) 948-5554 • Cell (602) 228-0265 also included a number of teens. “I think all backgrounds gathered in Brooklyn’s it’s important that we use this really dark Cadman Plaza where a number of community leaders and heads of faith- [email protected] time to shed some light, that we can all come together as a community — not based organizations, including Cardinal 7077 E. Marilyn Rd., Bldg. 4, Ste 130 Scottsdale, AZ only as a community of Jews, but as a Timothy Dolan, spoke about the recent community of other people who’ve also attacks, the rise of anti-Semitism and been discriminated against and say, ‘We the need for people of all faiths to won’t tolerate this; we’ve got to stand fight injustice. together and fight this hatred.’ ” Additional speakers and perform- ‘It’s important to show up’ ers during the program included Eric Come socialize The event drew a diverse group of sup- Goldstein, Michael Miller, Devorah porters. Rokeya Akhter marched with the Halberstam, Jonathan Greenblatt, Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, a network Gil Monrose, David Harris, Mehnaz with us of Muslim and Jewish women. Co-leader Afridi, Janice Shorenstein, Frankie of the chapter, she said she came Miranda, Joe Potasnik, Bishop Anthony jewishaz.com ◆ jewishaz.wordpress.com out to reinforce the message of unity. DiMarzio, Blake Flayton, Eric Ward, Chaskel Bennet, Rabbi Avraham Gopin, facebook.com/JewishAZ ◆ .com/phxjnews “It’s a most important thing to stand next to my Jewish sisters and brothers,” Shulem, MaNishtana, Lawrence Aker, ◆ .com/phxjnews pinterest.com/jewishaz she said. “Love is stronger than hate.” Rev. Que English, Eli Cohen, Amy Brother Joseph Bach attended Sunday’s Bressman, Bari Weiss and Isaiah events as part of a group of Franciscan Rothstein, as well as a video message from Brothers of Brooklyn to stand in solidarity Rabbi David Niederman. JN

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his month, Madrona Hospice & Lipschultz to provide counseling and TPalliative Care became the first hos- conduct rituals for Jewish patients. pice in the state to receive accreditation Lipschultz, who has both Orthodox and from the National Institute of Jewish a non-Orthodox ordination, is originally Hospice. from Tempe and became a bar at “I felt it was an underserved popula- Temple Solel. Before coming to Madrona tion,” said Wendy Blum, director of Hospice, he served as a congregational operations at Madrona Hospice. “People rabbi for almost 18 years. don’t realize that there are religious dif- “As a congregational rabbi, I have a ferences, and there are traditions that I lot of experience in end-of-life care,” wanted my staff to be aware of.” Lipschultz said. “It’s wonderful that I Wendy Blum, Rabbi Jeff Lipschultz and Monica McCullough pose for a photo at Madrona Hospice with The Scottsdale agency provides in- get to use that experience, which is very the certificate of accreditation from the National Institute for Jewish Hospice. PHOTO BY ELLEN O’BRIEN home hospice services throughout common now for Conservative rabbis, can bring a lot of stress,” Lipschultz said. hospice programs in the U.S. since it Maricopa County. To receive accredi- and make it my full-time passion.” “The hope is that through these rituals, was founded in 1985. Every year, the tation, representatives from Madrona The rabbi is also very familiar with it gives patients a sense of comfort and institute hosts a conference where hos- Hospice attended the NIJH 2019 Jewish Judaism’s teachings about the afterlife: stability as they face these difficult weeks pice staff from around the country begin Hospice Accreditation Conference and He wrote his rabbinic thesis on the and months ahead.” the accreditation process and spend committed to ongoing training for all subject. NIJH, a resource and educational the day learning about end-of-life care staff members. “In Judaism, we don’t talk much about center for hospices and other healthcare for Jewish patients. The hospice also hired Rabbi Jeff the world to come or the afterlife, and it agencies, has accredited over 225 Jewish SEE HOSPICE, PAGE 8

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At the 2019 conference, staff from “When a patient says, ‘Who is going Madrona Hospice learned about Jewish to say Kaddish (for) me?’ we want the scottsdale • tempe • peoria customs and connected with hospice professional who was working — the aid, professionals from across the country. the nurse, the social worker, whomever 602 753 9366 • gpjff.org “It was really taking a look at the things it may be — we want them to know in that currently are expected of hospice, advance what the patient is talking about,” but also asking how we can recognize Lamm said. and follow the Jewish perspective,” said McCullough says that the training and Monica McCullough, director of nurs- certification is already helping social work- ing at Madrona. McCullough, who is ers and caregivers develop more sensitivity not Jewish, said the conference was an and awareness. important learning experience. “From the clinical end, we will still “They teach us the most restrictive or provide the superb hands-on clinical care, the Orthodox point of view, and then we but it just adds a level of education for our can modify it depending on the prefer- team and respect for the dying journey,” ences of our patients,” Blum said. “Any McCullough said. JN

8 JANUARY 10, 2020 JEWISH NEWS JEWISHAZ.COM HEADLINES ISRAEL BRIEFS by Palestinian authorities. Defense Forces more deadly and better said in a statement. “But over the course of 30 years as Commissioner, he ushered in the Jewish fertility tops Arab rate in Israel “We are taking action, this is a further prepared. modern global NBA. He launched For the first time ever, the Jewish fertility rate in step in the fight against terrorism,” Bennett The unit is expected to be fully operational groundbreaking media and marketing Israel topped that of Arab residents, according said in a statement. “We are working to by late 2020. partnerships, digital assets and social to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics, make the spilling of Jewish blood no longer The unit will operate under the auspices of responsibility programs… ” JNS.org reported. economically profitable.” the elite 98th Paratroopers Division, which is Stern is a member of both the Naismith In 2018, the Jewish fertility rate was Informally known as “pay for slay” pay- commonly called the Fire Formation. Basketball Hall of Fame and the International 3.05 children per woman, versus 3.04 for ments, the Palestinian Authority has for years NEWS BRIEFS Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Arab woman. made monthly payments to those under arrest The nation’s overall fertility rate was 3.08 for terrorism-related crimes. Ynet reported that Former NBA commissioner Nazi salute leads to Holocaust training children per woman, down slightly from 3.11 the payments can range from $400 to $3,400 David Stern dies at 77 After more than 30 correctional academy a year earlier. monthly. Former NBA Commissioner David Stern trainees were dismissed for giving a Nazi The average for the 36-country Organization Among others, the order covers five Arab — who is credited with turning a financially salute during a class photo, West Virginia for Economic Co-operation and Development Israeli serving life sentences, including a par- distressed league into a multibillion-dollar announced plans to introduce Holocaust in 2017 was just 1.65. ticipant in a 2003 double suicide bombing in behemoth — died Jan. 1, JTA reported. He instructions for its corrections department Israel begins 2020 with nearly 9.14 that killed 23, and others who assisted was 77. staff, JTA reported. The photo of basic training class million residents, with Jews accounting for a suicide bomber who killed nine people Stern also was a philanthropist, with the participants reads “Hail Byrd!” at the top, 6.77 million, or 74.1%, and for 1.92 and injured 38 while attacking a bus at the Dianne and David Stern Foundation con- referring to Karrie Byrd, a correctional million (21%). The nation’s population has Meron Junction in August 2002. tributing to numerous Jewish causes, Inside academy instructor. Trainees regularly gave grown 17.8% in the past decade, with the Philanthropy reported. Those causes included Combined-arms combat unit debuts the salute “as a sign of respect,” according to a count expected to reach 10 million by the the UJA-Federation of New York, Scarsdale The Israeli military unveiled its first combined- report by state investigators. end of 2024. Synagogue, Westchester Jewish Community arms combat unit, JNS.org reported. Byrd told investigators said she There were 177,000 babies born in Israel The Shiloah Unit incorporates infantry, Center and Anti-Defamation League. wasn’t aware of the “historical or racial in 2019, with 34,000 people immigrating to combat engineers, armor and air power. A pri- During his tenure as commissioner, Stern implications of the gesture,” saying it was the country and 45,000 people dying. mary mission will be testing new war-fighting focused on increasing the league’s popularity “simply a greeting,” but other sources ‘Pay for slay’ salaries to be seized techniques, tactics and strategies. by promoting the talents of its biggest stars. suggested that Byrd encouraged it. Israeli Defense Minister Naftali Bennett Israel Defense Forces’ Chief of Staff Lt. The league added seven teams during his Training materials and coursework signed an order Jan. 1 that will enable Gen. Aviv Kochavi called for the creation of tenure with six others relocating. will be drafted by the regional Israel to seize payments made to Arab the unit as part of a multi-year plan called “David took over the NBA in 1984 with the Anti-Defamation League chapter, the Israelis convicted on terrorism charges “Momentum” designed to make the Israel league at a crossroads,” successor Adam Silver reported. JN

JEWISHAZ.COM JEWISH NEWS JANUARY 10, 2020 9 OPINION Editorials Why be Jewish? t was an off-the-cuff comment during are diverse, and Jewish Irrespective of religious observance, most persecuted people or as history’s Ithe Q&A portion of a recent Jewish identity is defined and expressed differ- political affiliation or even belief in God, victims. And in seeking definition, we leadership program. The event featured a ently across our religious and cultural it wouldn’t be a bad idea for each of us need something more substantive to rally panel discussion on media and narrative, spectrum. Chanukah observance in the to look inward and examine the elements around than fears of rising anti-Semitism, but the opening question to the panelists U.S. is a good example: Some focus on of our personal Jewish identity. and calls of “Never Again” and “We’re was “How has anti-Semitism affected the miraculous and nationalistic aspects We are not just the funniest or smartest Still Here.” you?” In the course of the discussion, So who are we as a Jewish people? And panelists talked about the violent attacks why are we still here? in and Poway during the past We encourage open and meaningful year, being targeted for abuse online and discussions about Jewish identity in the general feelings of fear. U.S. — an existence filled with meaning Toward the end of the program, a IRRESPECTIVE OF RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE, and pride. And we encourage our lead- woman in the audience asked why the POLITICAL AFFILIATION OR EVEN BELIEF IN GOD, ers and our teachers to engage with us in panel started as it did. Why emphasize exploring what being Jewish means and fear? Why not be positive about Jewish IT WOULDN’T BE A BAD IDEA FOR EACH OF US TO how being Jewish enriches our personal identity? On Instagram, for instance, LOOK INWARD AND EXAMINE THE ELEMENTS OF and communal lives. she said, Jewish identity is celebrated by In the process of such introspection, strong Orthodox women running their OUR PERSONAL JEWISH IDENTITY. we encourage the exploration of vast own businesses, who share information Jewish resources that have been unlocked and experiences about their lives as moms, and made generally accessible, no longer and talk about how they embrace Judaism obscured by barriers such as language and and how it brings them joy. This event, level of or background. by contrast (from her perspective), started of the holiday’s narrative, others more person in the room; the most neurotic We are more than a one-dimensional with an entirely different view of what it on cultural and culinary elements. or greedy person in the room; nor any people. And there are lots of good means to be Jewish. But no matter how you approach the of the other Jewish stereotypes, positive answers to “Why be Jewish?” So don’t “Listening to you guys, it’s like, why holiday, Chanukah represents a triumph or negative, pervasive in pop culture. ignore the question. Embrace it as a call even be Jewish?” she said. of Jewish continuity. Nor should we define ourselves as the to action. JN Does the US have a plan for Iran? he assassination last week of Iranian the Defense Department, he also master- But none of them offered any proof. through increased economic sanctions. So TMaj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the minded attacks, including the recent one While the explanations sound plausible, now, with increased economic sanctions, chief mastermind of Iranian aggression on a base in Iraq on Dec. 22, resulting in we just don’t know. And we also don’t domestic unrest and the humiliating and terror efforts, caused little sorrow the deaths of an American contractor and know the extent to which the administra- assassination of Soleimani, Iran is mov- among those who have watched Iran’s Iraqi personnel. tion considered the likely consequences ing forward with its nuclear preparations, expansion and its heated threats against In explaining the timing of the targeted of the killing of Iran’s new hero-turned- and seeking to restore its dignity through Israel, the U.S. and Western allies. But killing, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper martyr, or Iran’s predictable effort to aggressive and bellicose threats against after learning that Soleimani had been the West, while drawing a big target killed in a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad’s around “Tel Aviv.” According to most international airport, we were left with analysts, it isn’t a question of whether two questions: Why now and what next? ACCORDING TO MOST ANALYSTS, IT ISN’T A Iran will retaliate — it is simply of ques- Unfortunately, the Trump administration QUESTION OF WHETHER IRAN WILL RETALIATE — tion of when, where and how forcefully has not provided satisfactory answers to the retaliation will come. either question. IT IS SIMPLY OF QUESTION OF WHEN, WHERE AND Trump ran for office decrying America’s Soleimani was the head of the Iranian HOW FORCEFULLY THE RETALIATION WILL COME. “endless wars” in the Middle East, and Revolutionary Guard’s elite Quds Force, pledged to end them. In the light of once designated a terrorist organization the provocative recent developments, by the . He was remark- we don’t see the path toward Trump’s ably charismatic and effective. He was said Soleimani was “actively developing restore its stature in the region. But we announced goal. And the revelation last responsible for the deaths of American plans to attack American diplomats and do know that there will be blowback. weekend that 3,500 more U.S. troops troops in Iraq. He commanded forces service members in Iraq and throughout Iranian missiles cannot reach the were being deployed to the Middle East in Beirut that fought against Israel dur- the region.” Similar accusations were United States. But they can reach Israel. makes peace even less likely. ing the Second Lebanon War. And he made by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. That concern was part of the protection While we don’t mourn Soleimani’s was accused of overseeing agents who And President Trump claimed, “We baked in to the now-abandoned Iran death, we would like more information tried but failed to assassinate the Saudi took action last night to stop a war. nuclear agreement, which President from the administration about its plan. ambassador in Washington. According to We did not take action to start a war.” Trump tore up in favor of pressuring Iran Let’s hope that is offered soon. JN

10 JANUARY 10, 2020 JEWISH NEWS JEWISHAZ.COM OPINION Commentary View from the women’s section at the HaShas

SHANI SAKS FELD

reserved the siyum tickets on day 2,637. by live hook-up in cities all over the world. So we arrived to Metlife Stadium, floating unison with them with all my might, “Amen, IThe 13th worldwide siyum, or comple- My family’s days and nights revolve around on air. The sheer number of Jews streaming Yehi shemai rabba ... May his great name be tion, of the 2,711 pages of the Babylonian the . The current volume is into the arena was breathtaking. To be in the blessed forever and ever.” That moment was Talmud, the oral commentary on the writ- either on my dining room table, or with my presence of some of American Jewry’s most worth the trip. ten Torah, was scheduled on Jan. 1, 2020, husband at shul where he learns the daf in a revered rabbis, and to daven with them, was The official finishing of the last lines of the at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, and my group following morning services. I narrowly a true honor. My seat in the women’s section Talmud was followed by spirited dancing and husband was studiously poised to complete miss being late for work most mornings wait- was literally a few short rows down from the music, manifesting simple, pure joy of Torah his first go-round. It was a lifetime achieve- ing for him to come home from his daf class. very topmost bleacher row of the open air learning and the growth that one attains ment, and I felt it even warranted shlepping My children know when one volume is fin- stadium (not recommended for someone through its study. This was followed by a brief my family from Phoenix to the East Coast ished and a new one is started. My husband with vertigo). It was also about 35 degrees discussion of the first daf of tractate Brachos, in the winter, and breaking my decade long frequently is found at night reviewing the and windy, but that did not dampen the the first volume of the Talmud, beginning personal ban against owning a pair of boots. day’s daf, and occasionally, dozing off over excitement of the attendees. the cycle for the 14th time. Rabbi is widely credited with the open pages. He grabs his book bleary- During my year of mourning for my Around the holiday time, there are fre- introducing the concept of daf yomi, or one eyed in the morning on his way to shul, but beloved father, Tzvi ben Shlomo Hakohen, quently newspaper articles about people double sided page of Talmud studied daily still he learns, one page a day. A”H, I went to services morning and eve- who sit outside stores overnight in the cold according to a calendar followed by Jews This seven-and-a-half year cycle of the nings and recited Kaddish for my father in in anticipation of Black Friday deals. They worldwide, ensuring the completion of the daf encompassed, thank G-d, the birth of an undertone. I had been waiting all these are waiting to be among the first to pur- entire Talmud once every seven-and-a-half our son, as well as the sudden passing of months to respond to Kaddish of the after- chase the latest expensive electronic gadget, years. The first daf yomi cycle began on Rosh my father and mother-in-law, of blessed noon and evening services at the siyum. which will likely be obsolete in a short time Hashanah 1923, and has been uniting Jews memories. Still, he learned the daf. Page by The voices of the tens of thousands below and then cast aside. Yet here are the Jewish globally ever since. This year’s daf yomi siyum page, he studied and reviewed, through our me rose up, seemingly filling all available people, who run to the ancient texts, who was the largest ever, with over 92,000 attend- overlapping year of mourning, through airspace above the stadium, in perhaps the bring life to its words, and when they finish ees at Metlife Stadium, another 20,000 at hectic days, routine days, holidays and a greatest public sanctification of G-d’s name Barclay’s Center in New York and thousands thousand days in between. in modern times, and I screamed aloud, in SEE SAKS FELD, PAGE 12

In this time of crisis, the Jewish community must do more — and we will

ERIC D. FINGERHUT AND MARK WILF

n Sunday, Jan. 5, a huge crowd First, recognizing the government’s security of our and commu- in coalition with many others, have so far Oresponded to the call from UJA- responsibility to protect its citizens in nal institutions. We anticipate that much worked successfully with eight states to Federation of New York to march against their houses of worship and community more will become available as a result of provide security funding for faith-based anti-Semitism. The sense of threat is so centers, we urged Congress to establish our efforts. institutions. We believe every state should pervasive at this moment that Jewish the Nonprofit Security Grant Program We are also working to ensure that the do the same. Federations and other organizations bused (NSGP) to bolster nonprofit institutions institutions that need the funding the most However, as much as we can push thousands from other states and locales to at risk of attack. can receive it. Until recently, only facilities on government to meet its responsibili- march in solidarity with the Jews of New Since then, JFNA has worked with in designated “urban areas” could apply ties, we will not leave the security of the York, who have experienced an unprec- Congress and a broad coalition of partners for federal NSGP funds. Today, thanks Jewish community to government alone. edented wave of violent anti-Semitic to increase the NSGP to $90 million for to intense advocacy and the leadership We know we must organize ourselves attacks, most recently in Monsey on the the coming year. This amount — a 50% of U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY), insti- effectively to ensure the safety of our seventh night of Chanukah. increase from the prior year — was signed tutions across the country, from urban community. Following 9/11, JFNA People may be asking what the leader- by President Trump days before the New areas to rural ones, can apply for funding. worked with law enforcement partners ship of the Jewish community in America is Year and just one week before the attack That means houses of worship in places and the Conference of Presidents of doing. The answer is that we are dramati- on Rabbi Rotenberg’s house in Monsey. like Rockland, New York, and White Major American Jewish Organizations cally accelerating work on safety and secu- Already, we are working with bipartisan Settlement, Texas, both of which were to create the Secure Community rity that has been underway since the Sept. leadership in Congress to support Sen. attacked this week within 24 hours of one Network, a safety and homeland security 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. Chuck Schumer’s call for an emergency another, can now seek funding. organization established to protect the Following 9/11, The Jewish Federations increase in these funds to $360 million. All In our system of government, state Jewish people. SCN coordinates with of North America, the umbrella for 146 told, these advocacy efforts have secured and local agencies have significant respon- federal law enforcement, provides critical local Federations and 300 other networked $419 million in U.S. government funding sibility for law enforcement. The state communities, acted on several fronts. that has been invested in increasing the advocacy teams of our local Federations, SEE JFNA, PAGE 12

JEWISHAZ.COM JEWISH NEWS JANUARY 10, 2020 11 RELIGIOUS LIFE

TORAH STUDY CANDLE LIGHTING JAN. 10 - 5:21 P.M. Bearing a legacy JAN. 17 - 5:27 P.M. PARSHAT VAYECHI by deception, that Jacob, if necessity warrants creates a division between the physical blessings SHABBAT ENDS GENESIS 47:28-50:26 it, has the wherewithal to utilize the hands of and the spiritual birthright. He bequeaths the JAN. 11 - 6:19 P.M.

Esau to get what is rightfully his. Hence Isaac blessings of heavenly rain and earthly produce, JAN. 18 - 6:25 P.M. RABBI eventually rejects Esau and gives both the innumerable seed and a double tribal portion physical double portion of the blessings and of land, and even the mighty bow of vanquish- n a most uplifting the more spiritual Messianic birthright legacy ing warfare upon the financially adept Grand and inspiring death- to Jacob. Vizier, Joseph (Gen. 48:22- 49:26) and he Find area congregations at jewishaz.com, where I you can also find our 2020 Community Directory. bed scene, grandfather As I have written in a previous commentary, awards dominion over the family, the majestic Jacob/Israel peacefully takes leave of this world the Malbim explains that Isaac had originally and spiritual birthright of King Messiah, the by blessing, evaluating and prophesying about intended to split the inheritance, giving the recipient of fraternal fealty as well as peaceful child who most represents the major ideals and every one of his sons, delineating the tribe that more material blessings to the more aggressive homage from the ingathering of all of the goals to which the family is dedicated. will emanate from each and establishing the and materialistically-oriented son, Esau, who nations, to the baal teshuva (penitent) Judah. However, when one is about to form a National Republic of tribes that will emerge would know how to train and equip an army, Why does Jacob revert to the concept of Isaac nation, a consortium of twelve (or thirteen) from all of them together. how to navigate the stock market and how to rather than to that of Rebekah, the mother who tribes which will comprise the peoplehood of The petty rivalries have been laid aside, the initiate start-up hi-tech projects, as it were, and so adored him? You will remember that the Israel, the goal becomes “e pluribus unum,” Sturm und Drang of exiles, wars, famines to give the more spiritual, Messianic birthright victory of Rebekah over Isaac may have been a united vision which emerges from joining and inter-sibling savagery unto death have legacy to the wholehearted, tent-dwelling short-lived. Jacob was plagued by his decep- together multiple strengths and different seemingly been forgotten; a divided family Jacob, who could more naturally deal with tion of his father until his dying day. Almost ideas; not a conformity but rather a cultural torn asunder by jealousies and ambitions is that mission of Israel, to teach morality and from the moment he left his father’s house for pluralism which combines together and unites turning into a nascent nation, united — if peacefulness to all the nations of the earth. Laban-land, his mother’s brother substituted behind a commitment to the ideal of morality only during this brief period — by their aged Rebekah argued that in order for Torah eth- his elder daughter for her younger sister under and peace. patriarch, whose last words are presenting the ics and spirituality to be enabled to “conquer” the marriage canopy with the prescient words, In such a situation, no brother is to be blueprint for the Divine destiny set aside for the the world, if God was indeed to be enthroned “It is not the practice in our place to give the rejected unless he will do damage to the purveyors of the Abrahamic blessing, that all on earth, then Torah would require a protec- younger before the elder,” and not only his ten ultimate vision; there is room for many lead- the families on earth will be blessed with peace tive army and a strong financial base to make sons but even his beloved Joseph deceived him ers, each with his particular gift and emphasis, because of this unique nation. this a real possibility. And when Rebekah — the ten brothers with the bloody coat and as long as they all stand behind a God who For those of us who have been carefully fol- proved her point by “coating” Jacob with the Joseph with his garb of Grand Vizier. demands compassionate righteousness and lowing the adventures of this remarkable family, external garb and might of Esau, Rebekah Jacob understands only too well that the moral justice. Since acceptance of the eventual fraught with intrigue but always propelled won the day and both blessings and birthright bearer of the righteous legacy of Abraham dare goal depends upon the ability of Israel and onward by a Divine Spirit of “compassion- went to Jacob. not descend into deception; and so only when the nations of the world to repent, to return ate righteousness and moral justice,” there is Now that it’s Jacob’s turn to bestow mate- he succeeds in disgorging the Esau from within to God in Heaven, on both counts, one jarring note in Grandfather Israel’s will rial blessings and Messianic birthright, I would himself, the unfortunate result of twenty-two Grandfather Jacob/Israel chose Judah, the and testament of prophetic blessing: In each have thought that he, of all people, based on years with Laban, will he be empowered with consummate baal teshuva and the unifier previous generation, the elder and the more his own experience, would have given both the name Yisra-El, purveyor of the God of of the family, to receive the prized legacy of aggressive son was rejected in favor of his gifts to the same favored and beloved wise son righteousness (Yashar-El). Messianic leadership. JN younger and gentler brother (Isaac trumps of his old age, to the son of his most beloved Moreover, when the head of a family must Ishmael, Jacob trumps Esau) and in this latter Rachel, to Joseph. But no, Jacob does what decide upon who is to be the real continuator Rabbi Shlomo Riskin is the chief rabbi of Efrat, instance, Rebekah demonstrates to Isaac, albeit his father Isaac had thought to do initially: He of his legacy, he must choose the individual Israel.

SAKS FELD JFNA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 the book, they return to it yet again, finding training and support to local communities, Community Security Directors, helped across communities, large and small, is deeper meaning. and works with national organizations like with funding to harden community facili- now clear to all. The new daf yomi cycle starts Sunday, Jan. Hillels, Chabad on Campus, AEPi and the ties, organized training, and maintained The Chanukah attacks in New York, 4, 2020, with Brachos, page two. There are Foundation for Jewish Camps. In addi- constant vigilance in their service areas. so soon after the Jersey City attack, will a number of local daf yomi classes in the tion, SCN has the skills and resources to SCN is making sure that every community be viewed as a moment when the process Valley at various synagogues. Additionally, help institutions access and effectively use has a local system that meets the highest of securing our community accelerated there are many online daf yomi classes avail- government security grants, a capacity that standards of security and coordinates with dramatically and began to reach critical able in English from beginner level to more will have to grow dramatically and quickly. our national efforts. mass. No further evidence is needed — advanced. Consider learning the daf, and Most importantly, many of our largest The attacks on the Tree of Life just purposeful, effective and clear action joining my husband and tens of thousands local Federations have created their own Synagogue building in Pittsburgh will to complete the security umbrella for the around the globe who will be united with Community Initiatives that both draw on likely be looked back on as our commu- Jewish community. you every day. See you at the worldwide the resources and expertise of their local nity’s own 9/11. Though the training We will do it. JN siyum in 2027. JN communities and partner with our national provided by the Pittsburgh Federation’s system to make sure we are all working Community Security Initiative and SCN Eric D. Fingerhut is president and CEO of The Dr. Shani Saks Feld is a Phoenix-based cardiologist. Jewish Federations of North America. Mark Wilf She drives a vehicle with a “My husband made asiyum together and developing the highest stan- saved lives on that horrible day, the is chair of the board of trustees of The Jewish hashas” bumper sticker. dards for security. They have hired local urgency of building out security systems Federations of North America.

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SENIOR LIFESTYLE Vaccinations and the elderly JENNIFER SCHWEGMAN

here is nothing more important to a child-flu death. The victim was an infant. also recommended: Tdap Tgrandparent than getting to spend time “Although the flu is quite common, for (tetanus, diphtheria and with the grandkids. And there is nothing older adults and younger kids it can cause the whooping cough); that can derail that quality time faster than serious illness and even death,” said Jessica shingles; MMR (measles, when Grandma or Grandpa is feeling under Bozek, director of older adults at Jewish mumps, rubella); and pneumonia. the weather. Family & Children’s Service. “While the ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS/ WAVEBREAKMEDIA Staying up to date on vaccinations is majority of the public understands the Grandparents certainly important for everyone, but it is especially importance of getting the flu vaccine, there don’t want to put their grandkids at risk 4. Stay active and exercise regularly. important for grandparents who hope to are still those that choose to pass. This and there are other helpful hints for keep- 5. Try not to touch your nose, mouth or spend time with their young grandchildren. recent death is a sad reminder that anyone ing the flu at bay this winter season. eyes. Young children are particularly susceptible who can receive the flu shot should really 1. If possible, stay away from people to germs, and without the proper vaccina- take the time to make it happen. It’s not 6. And if you don’t feel good, stay home who are sick. If you have the flu, stay and invite the grandkids another time. tions, grandparents can unknowingly pass just about protecting yourself, but protect- home for at least 24 hours after your on these illness to their family. ing those that you come in contact with.” fever is gone without the help of Added Bozek, “In addition to staying The Centers for Disease Control Getting the flu shot is a simple and easy fever-reducing medicine. on schedule and receiving recommended estimates that from Oct. 1 to Dec. 14, procedure. Locations such as the Michael vaccinations, grandparents can pro- 2019, more than 3.7 million individuals R. Zent Healthcare Center, the Glendale 2. Practice frequent handwashing with tect their grandchildren by taking these were struck by the flu. More than 1,800 Healthcare Center or local pharmacies soap and water. If you don’t have access other small precautions. The time spent people died, some of them children all have walk-in clinics. Costs are mini- to soap and water, use alcohol-based with their grandchildren will make it sanitizer. too young to receive the recommended mal and often covered by insurance or well worth it.” JN flu vaccine. In the Phoenix area, the Medicare. But the flu shot isn’t the only 3. Cough into your elbow or cover your Maricopa County Department of Public vaccination seniors should keep up-to- nose and mouth with a tissue when Jennifer Schwegman is a Phoenix-based senior Health confirmed the county’s first date with. The following vaccinations are you sneeze. public relations consultant with HMA Public Relations.

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‘fix some things that hen the summer began, WTemple Emanuel of are broken’ Tempe said goodbye to three SALVATORE CAPUTO | CONTRIBUTING WRITER staff members. Now, with sum- mer winding down, the temple want our politicians to get back to being, ‘We’re Arizonans has three new employees that have “I first, and we’re Democrats and Republicans second,’” said hit the ground running. Aaron Lieberman, a Democrat who’s running in the Aug. 28 “We’ve completed Temple primary for a Statehouse seat in Legislative District 28. Emanuel’s executive team just in Lieberman said that his desire to run stems from wanting time for the High Holy Days,” to create a more bipartisan atmosphere in the Arizona House Temple Emanuel of Tempe Rabbi and seeking to improve the state’s education system. Dean Shapiro said. “A big part of that is this idea of tikkun olam, of repairing the world,” he said. “You’re trying to make the world as it ought Sharon Paley recently retired from Mesa Public Schools and is now the interim religious SEE TEMPLE, PAGE 4 to be, not as it is, and that’s a big part of what’s driving me to school director for Temple Emmanuel of Tempe. PHOTO COURTESY OF TEMPLE EMMANUEL OF TEMPE get into politics. We need to fix some things that are broken.” The race has drawn some national attention because it is competitive and because education is a major issue. As primary staggering demographical data that shows daily activities including bathing, eating candidates, Lieberman and incumbent Kelli Butler are seeking two House seats, hence they’ll both be on the general election Art exhibit at Temple Solel Jewish News www.jewishaz.com ballot in November to face a Republican incumbent in Maria Jeanine Korer debuts a lifetime of artwork, such as this oil painting, Syms, a vocal opponent of #RedForEd, and a non-incumbent, “Summer Breeze,” at Temple Solel. Korer’s exhibit begins Sept. 1, Kathy Petsas. kicking off Temple Solel’s annual arts program. Read more on Page 9. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEANINE KORER There is also a contested primary on the GOP side for

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INTERNATIONAL ISRAEL NATIONAL Labour leader met with Hamas Change in Israel gun law US deports former camp guard we have major challenges ahead relative or dressing. That is four out of every 10. to the aging crisis. The reality is that we are not pre- Yes, I did say it — the aging crisis. And pared for the volume of elderly that will facebook.com/JewishAZ I still can’t let it go. How can we continue need long-term supports and services to turn a blind eye to this? Anyone serving in the very near future. My senior care the older adult population knows that we colleagues and I are seeing this strain twitter.com/phxjnews are headed for a crisis like no crisis that presently and it’s already begun to get our country, let alone modern civilization, worse. If we can only get Arizonans to has ever experienced. understand one point, it would be that It’s hard to believe that in just five Medicare does not pay for long-term care. years, the first of the nearly 80 million Medicare recipients can get a few days of from the baby boomer generation will skilled care in a facility paid for with the Call 602-870-9470 to subscribe begin reaching the 80. This is the right circumstances — but Arizonans time when people’s frailty increases, and need to understand that they can’t count older adults begin to need high levels of on this for their care in their old age. long-term supports and services. By the Staying at home is going to cost far

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SENIOR LIFESTYLE What kind of elder will you be? RABBI BONNIE KOPPELL

hen my grand- wish to be remembered? And what are Wparents retired we doing about it? to Florida full time, Our bodies reveal the undeniable real- they did not join a ity of our own aging — our senses grow synagogue. Active weak; our memory declines; small, persis- and committed Jews tent aches and pains emerge. And that’s for their entire lives, if we’re fortunate enough to age. We they just didn’t expect face the agonizing loss of watching our COURTESY OF TEMPLE CHAI to live all that long. generation die away. We fear loneliness Somehow they assumed that they would and the diminution of our independence. enjoy a few quiet years, and then quietly We wonder when the end will come, and pass on. As the decades accumulated, pray that we not suffer. As we forfeit the they realized that they had made a status we once gained from our work, we mistake. Our spirit continues to grow struggle to retain a sense of meaning in and our souls thrive on nurturance and our lives, finding new ways to define the community at every age and stage of life. essence of who we are. I realize that now is the time to start There are great spiritual opportunities thinking and planning for what kind of as we age, time to gather in the harvest elder I want to be. The encounter with of patience and wisdom, gratitude and death and the knowledge of our own equanimity, forgiveness and joy. Time to mortality is not meant to be morbid — it deepen our friendships and deeply appre- is meant to be life enhancing, spurring us ciate the blessing of each day. Time to on to appreciate the precious, precious renew our commitment to maximize time Send us nominations for JN’s nature of the life we have been granted. with family and loved ones. Loneliness is Understanding that we cannot add years a plague in our culture and exponentially Best of Senior Life & Living to our lives challenges us to add life to more so as we age. As human beings, we our years. are hard-wired to crave love and the com- Jewish News is accepting nominations from our readers for Letty Cottin Pogrebin writes that, fort of others. We need to resist the urge our annual Best of Jewish Phoenix magazine. This year, we’ll “I’m not saying I relish each new to withdraw into an ever-shrinking world, focus on the best the area has to offer Jewish older adults, sign of physical deterioration, but defined by our ever-increasing limits. The Mishkan HaNefesh machzor offers from assisted living facilities and home care services to adult depression over one’s ever-expanding waistline cannot compare with the this guidance: “Let us treasure the time education classes and senior-focused nonprofits. existential angst brought on by con- we have, and resolve to use it well, count- ing each moment precious — a chance Is there a teacher or activity leader at your retirement community who templating one’s incredibly shrinking to apprehend some truth, to experience you think deserves plaudits? How about a synagogue group that caters to future.” The great wisdom is to reach some beauty, to conquer some evil, to older adults in a special way? Nominations will be accepted for individuals that place of understanding while one ease some suffering, to love and be loved, and organizations, longterm programs and one-o lectures. still has the physical and mental capability to enjoy doing the things one chooses. to achieve something of lasting worth. To submit a nomination, please send an email including the name of the She concludes, “If it’s worth seeing or There is promise within each of us that nominee and no more than 300 words explaining why this person or entity hearing or doing, I want to see and hear only we can fulfill. Let us live our lives so should be honored. Nominations will be anonymous and confidential, but and do it now ... And every morning that someday it will be true to say of us: we may use the description you send us in the magazine. when I open my eyes, I tell myself that the world is a little better, because, for just it is special.” one moment, they lived in it.” “Teach us to number our days,” we Continuing to grow, to learn, to care, to read in the psalms, “that we may gain stay connected, to give back. Exemplifying a wise heart.” We cannot impact the compassion for ourselves and others. Being Email your nomination to: [email protected] number of our days, but we can impact role models for kindness and forgiveness. or send it to: Best of Jewish Phoenix, Jewish News, their breadth and depth. With this And knowing when to let go. May this be our legacy in this next chapter of life. JN 12701 N. Scottsdale Road., Suite 206, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254 knowledge, we pause to look at our lives as they will appear in the rear-view Rabbi Bonnie Koppell is the associate rabbi of Deadline is February 3. mirror. What will our legacy be? How Temple Chai in Phoenix, where she directs the will we be remembered? How do we Shalom Center.

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SENIOR LIFESTYLE LGBT seniors face bias in care homes SAMANTHA COOPER | CONTRIBUTING WRITER

here are a lot of factors seniors take director of the LGBT Health Resource VOICESPIANO MUSIC OF COMPOSERS SILENCED KILLED IN Tinto consideration when looking for Center at Chase Brexton Healthcare in a care facility: cost, proximity to family, . food, religious services. But seniors who McClure added that many LGBT SUNDAY, JAN. 26 | 4 PM are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender seniors don’t want to or can’t live in face additional obstacles; namely figuring LGBT-exclusive homes. Some may Featuring Hannah Creviston, out if a home is safe for them to live as want to continue being a part of faith clinical associate professor at their authentic selves. communities or have dementia or other Arizona State University’s School “Our society is an ageist society that illnesses that require specialized care. of Music, who will perform piano doesn’t center the needs of older adults. “There’s a variety of factors [at play], music written by composers who There aren’t many visible public figures many of them economic,” McClure were killed in the Holocaust, as a who are LGBT and older,” said Tim R. said. “One of the unfortunate realities of way to share their legacy. Johnston, senior director of national aging is that unexpected things happen. projects at the New York-based Services We don’t always plan what we are going Tickets: evjcc.org/voices-silenced & Advocacy for GLBT Elders. to need as an aging person.” Cost: $10 Johnston said that many people don’t Even if LGBT-exclusive homes could think that older LGBT people exist, and offer these resources, she said, other 908 N. ALMA SCHOOL RD • CHANDLER, AZ 85224 EVJCC.ORG • 480.897.0588 so there isn’t a reason for nursing homes homes should be LGBT-friendly. Many and care facilities to be LGBT-friendly. But LGBT seniors need to go into homes as there are at least 1.1 million LGBT seniors they often do not have a family or support in the United States, according to NBC. system to take of them. com, and nearly half of them face discrimi- Social isolation is a major problem nation when looking for a care facility. for all aging people and it’s more severe These discriminatory practices can for LGBT people, McClure said. LGBT include being charged more for rent, seniors are usually dependent on each same-sex partners being denied the same other creating their own “families of rights as straight couples, being denied choice,” but they do not have the same hormone treatments and harassment from legal recognition when it comes to staff and other residents. biological families. In 2014, Marsha Wetzel, 70, moved into To help combat these issues, many Glen St. Andrew Living Community, in LGBT organizations, including SAGE, Niles, , after her partner died. She offer certification courses for care facilities remained open about her sexuality and so LGBT seniors can find a place where was physically and verbally assaulted by they’ll be safe. SAGE publishes the names other residents. When she reported the of certified homes in its online database. incidents to the staff, they began to isolate The training includes “having a non- and discriminate against her. discrimination policy, a residents’ rights In 2016, she filed a lawsuit, which was document that outlines community originally dismissed by U.S. District Court norms [and] explicitly mentions them for the Northern District of Illinois. The being welcoming,” Johnston said. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh The certification programming also Circuit later ruled that landlords “are gives staff training to run LGBT-friendly required under federal law to stop tenants events like attending pride celebrations, from harassing and discriminating against hosting support groups and having other tenants.” discussions about LGBT media, the But that doesn’t mean discrimination latter of which can involve residents from doesn’t happen. outside the community. There have also been several similar According to the SAGE database, cases where same-sex couples have denied the Desert Southwest Chapter of the the same rights as heterosexual couples Alzheimer’s Association was certified while in care facilities, said Sam McClure, in 2017. JN

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FILM Oscar-worthy in ‘’ MATT SILVER | CONTRIBUTING WRITER

ou’ve seen Chanukah-time Adam simultaneously endearing, pitiable YSandler before but never like this. and inexorably screwed. Actually, though the latest from the This same roller coaster ride plays out in , Josh and Benny, opened at least three permutations over the film’s nationally on Christmas Eve, and square two-and-a-quarter hours. Unlike most in the middle of 2019’s Chanukah, roller coasters, this one doesn’t slow to the Jewish holiday that “Uncut Gems” reascend before propelling forward and loosely revolves around is Passover. sideways and upside down at breakneck Sandler’s character, Howard Ratner, speeds. The Safdies’ pacing of the film is is an inveterate gambler who owns a so consistently full-throttle that viewer jewelry store in Manhattan’s Diamond exit polls are eliciting responses like District. He lives high, materially speak- “anxiety-inducing” and “emotionally ing, with sartorial taste that’s expensive exhausting.” but not fashionable. Vogue termed the To those descriptions, add addictive. Ratner look — Gucci shirts with tags Howard’s supercharged compulsivity is still attached, Ferragamo loafers with contagious, seemingly transmitted via the belt to match, Rolex on the wrist, viewing. It’s what makes Sandler a bona rimless, tinted Cartier glasses on the face fide Oscar contender. and, the coup de grace, a Star-of-David “Uncut Gems” is a frenetic full-court pinkie ring— “endearing schmuck style at COURTESY OF FILMS press of a movie, with parts that are at its finest.” Though Ratner’s clothes are least superficially about basketball. In the least of his problems. one particularly funny-because-it’s-true To Howard’s wife Dinah (Idina BUT THE WAY EVENTS UNFOLD IS moment, the character Demany (LaKeith Menzel), he’s a schmuck but really so MICROCOSMIC OF HOW EVERYTHING Stanfield), Howard’s entrée to rapper and much worse — loathsome, repulsive and, athlete clientele, asks the hoops-obsessed the one that cuts deepest, laughable. SEEMS TO UNFOLD FOR HOWARD: THE Howard, “What is it with you Jewish Howard’s having an affair with a store THING HOWARD IS SO SURE WON’T HAPPEN, n***as and basketball anyway?” It’s one clerk, Julia (Julia Fox), half his age, an DOES, AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE CERTAIN of a handful of scenes that speaks to the aspiring socialite who throws herself at rap sometimes-fraught yet inextricably-bound stars in night clubs, yet is emotionally and VICTORY IS RIPPED SUDDENLY — AND relationship that exists between black and financially dependent on “Howie.” He PROBABLY IN THE MINDS OF MOST VIEWERS, Jewish Americans vis à vis sports, especially owns the kind of Manhattan condo that basketball, and popular culture. unscrupulous rich men who live with their UNFAIRLY — FROM A COMPULSIVE, The Safdie brothers, Sephardic Jews wives on Long Island keep in the city for SELF-DESTRUCTIVE HERO WHO’S themselves, have made in “Uncut Gems” their mistresses. This is where Julia lives. a movie that is plenty Jewish, if for Dinah, the wife, knows all about it but SIMULTANEOUSLY ENDEARING, no other reason than the preponder- is past caring. Howard and Dinah have PITIABLE AND INEXORABLY SCREWED. ance of Jewish actors playing Jewish decided to divorce; they’ll make it public characters who get major screen time — after Passover, so as to let the family seder Sandler, Menzel and Judd Hirsch (who pass as painlessly as possible. acquired from a tribe of Ethiopian Jews Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff plays Sandler’s father-in-law, Menzel’s Meanwhile, his affair and his crumbling — so mesmerized that Garnett wouldn’t series between the Celtics and the Sixers character’s father), to name just a few. family life are but satellite moons constantly leave without it, convinced the rock that improbably went seven games). The Passover scene, at the family’s revolving around Howard’s more exigent possessed mystical powers and that Howard believes he’s just had one of the Seder table, where Howard recites the 10 problems, all of which are created, then he won’t lose a game with it in his biggest hits of his life: He can now pay plagues as his own life is being besieged escalated, by Howard himself. possession. Howard does what any sen- back his pseudo-mobster brother-in-law, by every float in the parade of horribles is He’s in hock to his truly detest- sible person might: He loans Garnett get Garnett’s ring out of hock and keep particularly memorable. In several ways, able brother-in-law Arnold (Eric the stone, taking the basketball star’s the leftovers for himself. the story of Passover tracks allegorically Bogosian) and, instead of paying Arnold championship ring as collateral. He then But the way events unfold is micro- with the story the Safdies have con- back when he has the cash on hand, immediately pawns the ring, takes the cosmic of how everything seems to structed here; it’s worth seeing the film to Howard puts a pile of dough on a cash and puts his money on a can’t-miss unfold for Howard: the thing Howard watch Howard try to free himself of the 2012 Celtics-Sixers playoff game. bet, the Celtics and Garnett to win big. is so sure won’t happen does, and what bondage of his own making, even if it’s Earlier that day, NBA star and Celtic Garnett does, in fact, play emboldened appears to be certain victory is ripped clear from the start that it’s impossible. JN walked into his shop and unburdened and the Celtics do suddenly — and probably in the minds and became mesmerized with an uncut win big (the last part is historical fact; of most viewers, unfairly — from a Matt Silver is a staff writer for , Ethiopian black opal that Howard had just the movie’s events track with the 2012 compulsive, self-destructive hero who’s a Jewish News affiliated publication.

18 JANUARY 10, 2020 JEWISH NEWS JEWISHAZ.COM LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE PROMOTERS WANTED! FILM Average Pay $19.38-$27.33 per hour Baths for Less is looking for West Valley Jewish Film Festival people to work at Arizona Mills in Tempe, Superstition celebrates 15 years Springs Center in Mesa, NICK ENQUIST | CONTRIBUTING WRITER and Chandler Fashion eth Emeth Congregation’s West The first film to be shown is “Fiddler: the festival’s history, patrons can enjoy a BValley Jewish Film Festival has been A Miracle of Miracles.” This documen- special kosher Italian buffet. Much of the Square Mall and a staple not just for the synagogue, tary explores the creation of the famous movie features Italian opera and Milan, home show events. but for the Sun City community as Broadway musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” so Leher thought it would be a great well. According to Irene Leher, festival which has been an influential mainstay for inclusion for the audience. www.bathsforless.com co-chairman, this annual event brings more than 50 years. “We’ll have refreshments and snacks together many Jewish and non-Jewish Released in 2019 by Dog Green every night, but this is the first time that • Hourly plus commission area residents. Productions, the documentary fea- we’ve done a full meal like this,” Leher “We get a lot of visitors from our tures interviews with some of the said. “I think that it’s great that they not (demo bonus plus % of sale) neighboring churches like Sun City original creators of the musical, as well only get a movie to enjoy but also some • Part and full-time West Christian Church and great food.” • Benefits for full-time Advent Episcopal Church,” For the last film, the fes- Leher said. “That means tival will play “93 Queen,” • Retirees welcome we’re not just thinking of a documentary that fol- • Paid training our Jewish members, but lows the first all-female • Flexible schedule for everyone who can make corps in New it, and we love having their York City, Ezras Nashim. support.” Specifically in the Chasidic Call Steve at 480-298-3688 Leher, who served as co- enclave of Borough Park, to set up an interview. chairman for the past four Brooklyn, which is home years, said that the process to one of the largest vol- for creating the three-night unteer ambulance services, festival is yearlong. , an Orthodox CORONADO, CA “We do this at the end of organization that banned SUMMER RENTAL every January and once the women from its ranks. first of February comes, I The documentary shows Lovely 2 Bedroom start selecting films with the clash of patriarchal 2 Bath Home traditions and emerging my co-chairman, Harry Completely Newman,” Leher said. “We feminism. It’s Leher’s favor- sifted through hundreds ite film of this year’s festival. Remodeled & Furnished and hundreds of movies this “It was so inspiring to see Quiet Street • Garage past year. It’s a hard process these women organize and to pick the right movies, but do so much for their com- May Thru September the film festival is one of our munity and be so brave,” Call For Rates she said. “The tenacity of most popular events.” The poster for '93 Queen,' one of the three movies that will play at the 15th annual these women is just won- The West Valley Jewish West Valley Jewish Film Festival. PHOTO VIA MALTA FILMS Discounts For Seniors Film Festival runs from Jan. derful to see and I really & Multiple Months 25-27 at Beth Emeth Congregation in as other musical theater personas such as think that it’s a movie that I’m really Sun City West. This is the festival’s 15th Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film works to excited for everyone to see.” DAVID: 520-977-3691 year of operation. show why the musical’s themes are so Leher said that the festival is a great Each night the congregation will show universal to so many different audiences. opportunity for people to experience the West Valley’s Jewish community. one Jewish movie that Leher thinks will The second movie — which will play on “It’s a great, pleasant and intimate bring the audience joy. Leher said that Sunday, Jan. 26 — is a romantic drama experience,” Leher said. “We’re here and it’s difficult for many of the audience called “The Second Time Around.” The we’re always trying to do a good job, so members to go out to some of the other film follows Katherine and Isaac, two we want as many people as possible to events that are further east. seniors who meet in a nursing home and come and participate for the festival.” JN “We’re a senior community and a lot develop a romantic relationship over a Handyman • Renovations of us just can’t go out like we want to,” love for opera. Tickets for the festival are on sale at $27 for all three Electrical • Plumbing Leher said. “Many of us can’t really drive Leher said that the most exciting thing movies and $10 for individual films in advance. into Phoenix or Scottsdale, so this does about the showing of the Sunday movie Tickets are $12 at the door. Sunday’s kosher Miscellaneous Work Italian buffet is an additional $18 and can only give an opportunity to dress up and have is that there will be a special treat that the be purchased with a ticket for “The Second Time a nice night out to enjoy a movie.” audience can expect. For the first time in Around.” For more information, call 623-584-7210. GEORGE LYLE • 970-946-5200

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Obligation as the Human Condition: 1-2 TUESDAY, JAN. 21 Featured Event p.m., Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Arts & Culture @ the EVJCC: 10-11:30 a.m., Phoenix. Learn how twentieth-century East Valley JCC, 908 N. Alma School Road, SATURDAY, JAN. 25 Jewish philosophers reworked rabbinic Chandler. Musical performance by understandings of obligation to speak to the Jazz and Klezmer, featuring Stu Siefer and 5th Annual Doggie Street Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ted Zislis. Suggested donation: $4. To Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, realities of life in the modern era. Speaker: Mara Benjamin. Suggested donation: $18. register or for more information, contact Phoenix. Adopt-a-thon for dogs, cats, parrots and [email protected]. rabbits. Enjoy music, food, vet tips, special guests and pet Register at VBMTorah.org. products and services. Free admission. 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For more information, call Professor Daniel Stein Kokin, Visiting Scholar, the Twelve Steps of AA. For more information, the Shalom Center at 602-971-1234 or email ASU. Facilitated by Deb Rochford. Suggested FRIDAY, JAN. 17 contact [email protected]. [email protected]. donation: $18. Register at VBMTorah.org. Brighter Tomorrow Luncheon: 11:45 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., JW Marriot Scottsdale Camelback WEDNESDAYS THURSDAY, JAN. 16 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22 Inn Resort & Spa — Paradise Ballroom, 5402 ‘The Valley News’: 10-11:30 a.m., Martin Pear Open Beit Midrash class: 9 a.m., East Valley Devorah Hadassah: 10:30 a.m., East Valley E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale. The Jewish Family JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. The JCC, 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. JCC, 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. and Children’s Service Brighter Tomorrow class focuses on current events and is led by The Life and Tragedy of King David. Free, General meeting, installation of officers and a Luncheon is an annual signature event Dr. Michael Epner. No registration required. registration required. To register, visit evjcc. talk by Karolyn Benger about the similarities showcasing JFCS’ impact on the wellbeing of org/open-beit-midrash. and differences between Jews and Muslims. over 40,000 people in the Valley. Dr. Michael THIRD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH Followed by Out to Lunch. To reserve a seat, Jewish War Veterans: 10 a.m., Arizona State M. Crow, the 16th president of Arizona State Talmudic Heroes: 10 a.m., East Valley JCC, email [email protected]. Veterans Home, 4141 N. S. Herrera Way, University, is the featured keynote speaker. 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. Cost: Phoenix. Scottsdale Post 210 welcomes all Tickets start at $180. To register, visit jfcsaz.org. Collective Sin and Vicarious Atonement in Jewish veterans to its monthly meetings. $20. Registration required. To register, visit Rabbinic Martyrology: 1-2 p.m., Temple Chai, MONDAY, JAN. 26 Refreshments served at 9:30 a.m. evjcc.org/open-beit-midrash. 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix. The Story Jewish Meditation Retreat: 10 a.m.-6:15 p.m., Call 602-256-0658 for more information. of the Ten Martyrs from Byzantine Palestine Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix. Walking Through Sephardic Jewish History: (fifth to seventh centuries CE) challenges Led by Rabbi Sarah Leah Grafstein, Rabbi MONDAY, JAN. 13 11 a.m., East Valley JCC, 908 N. Alma School conventional assumptions about Jewish Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks and Melinda The Sacred Exchange: Creating a Jewish Road, Chandler. Cost: $20, includes kosher attitudes toward atoning human blood and Ribner. Suggested donation: $18. Register Money Ethic: 7-8:30 p.m., Congregation Or lunch. Registration required. To register, visit thereby illuminates the dynamics of Jewish at VBMTorah.org. Tzion, 16415 N. 90th St., Scottsdale. Speaker: evjcc.org/open-beit-midrash. self-definition in a Christian world. Speaker: Rabbi Mary L. Zamore, executive director of WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 People of the Book Group: 2 p.m., Temple Ra‘anan Boustan, a research scholar in the the Women’s Rabbinic Network. Suggested Program in Judaic Studies at Princeton 28th Annual Educators’ Conference on the donation: $18. Register at VBMTorah.org. Chai Small Sanctuary, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Holocaust: 4:15 p.m., Burton Barr Central Phoenix. A discussion about “Inheritance: The University. Suggested donation: $18. Register at VBMTorah.org. Library, 1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. A day Caring for Our Loved Ones: 7 p.m., Temple Last Watchman of Old Cairo” by Michael David for teachers in Arizona schools to learn about Lukas. RSVP to [email protected]. Chai Small Sanctuary, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Blood on the Floor: Depictions of Violence in the Holocaust with a focus on Holocaust Phoenix. A Jewish support and resource by Bullets, programming about the mass THURSDAYS, JAN. 16-JAN. 30 Synagogue Mosaics from Roman Palestine: group for families and caregivers. No charge, 7-8:30 p.m., Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn execution of Jews by Nazi mobile units in donations welcome. The Book of Judges: Anarchy & Activism: Eastern Europe. Keynote speaker: Todd 10:30-11:30 a.m. Beth Emeth Synagogue, Road, Phoenix. This presentation considers how idioms of violence in mosaic art served Hennessy, director of the Colorado TUESDAY, JAN. 14 13702 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West. as a resource for Jewish communal self- Holocaust Educators. For more Israel Table: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Martin Pear JCC, The least known of the major books of the fashioning in late Roman Palestine. Speaker: information, visit bjephoenix.org/events. 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. An Bible, we explore a time in Israel’s history Ra‘anan Boustan, a research scholar in the opportunity to pick up general information on filled with unlikely heroes & disturbing stories. Meetings, Lectures & Classes Program in Judaic Studies at Princeton travel, facts and historic sites to visit in Israel. Four sessions, no long-term commitment University. Suggested donation: $18. MONDAYS Stop by if you have never visited Israel and required. Admission: Free for members, Register at VBMTorah.org. Mahjong Mondays: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., are considering a trip this year or in the near $10/session for non-members. For more East Valley JCC, 908 N. Alma School Road, future. Contact [email protected] for information, call 623-584-7210 or email THURSDAY, JAN. 23 Chandler. Every Monday, except on Jewish more information. [email protected]. The Life and Tragedy of King David: 9 a.m., or legal holidays. No RSVP is necessary. This East Valley JCC, 908 N. Alma School Road, free program is intended for players with WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 THURSDAYS, JAN. 16-MARCH 5 Chandler. Free, registration required. To prior experience. Be sure to bring a current Generations After Descendants Forum: Story Telling with Kim Porter: 10 a.m.-noon, register, visit evjcc.org/open-beit-midrash. mahjong card and a set if you have one. 11-12:30 p.m., East Valley JCC, 908 N. Alma Temple Beth Shalom & JCC of the Northwest For more information, visit evjcc.org or School Road, Chandler. Topic: “Roots and Valley, 12202 N. 101st Ave., Sun City. Exercises Talmudic Heroes: 10 a.m., East Valley JCC, call 480-897-0588 Resilience: Tour Through Jewish Poland.” facilitated by writer Kim Porter to explore 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. Cost: $14. Speaker: Eva Flaster, coordinator of the and craft stories and learn performance skills. Registration required. To register, visit Crystal Bridge at The J: 12:30-3 p.m., Descendants Forum of the Phoenix Eight week session. Cost: $100. To register, evjcc.org/open-beit-midrash. Martin Pear JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Holocaust Association. Free, reservations visit jfcsaz.org/creativeaging. For more Scottsdale. Duplicate bridge with light required. To register, call 480-897-0588 or information, contact Janet Rees at Israeli Matinee Film Series: 11 a.m., East refreshments served all day. Director: Maddy visit evjcc.org/generations-after. 480-599-7198 or [email protected]. Valley JCC, 908 N. Alma School Road,

20 JANUARY 10, 2020 JEWISH NEWS JEWISHAZ.COM CALENDAR Chandler. Screening of “Sustainable Nation,” Marilyn Road, Phoenix. Explore Jewish texts 32nd St., Phoenix. For babies who are walking lunch, join Rabbi Micah Caplan and other a documentary that follows three innovators and leading secular philosophers on the up to age 2 ½. This baby dance class is a fun Jewish professionals and teachers from the who take valuable lessons learned from topic of confinement and freedom. Discuss introduction to music, movement and dancing. community for an in-depth study of the Torah Israel’s water shortage to the rest of the world. difficult ethical questions regarding the Babies will dance to the music while using portion of the week. No RSVP required. For Followed by discussion and kosher lunch. commonalities between industrial prisons all kinds of different props and toys. Parent/ more information, visit congregationortzion. Cost: $20. Registration required. To register, and factory farms. Speaker: Rabbi Dr. Shmuly grandparent participation is required. org or call 480-342-8858. visit evjcc.org/open-beit-midrash. Yanklowitz. Suggested donation: $18. Register Free. Advanced registration not required, at VBMTorah.org. limited to first 20 children who arrive. Call FRIDAY, JAN. 17 Who is a Jew? On Identity, Peoplehood, 602-992-5790 or visit arizonasunrays.com Winter Musicale: 7 p.m., Desert Foothills & Conversion!: 7-8:30 p.m., Temple Solel, A Look at Mental Health and Childhood for more information. Jewish Community Association. A brief 6805 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley. Trauma: The Darrell Hammond Story: service followed by a musical performance Speaker: Rabbi Dr. David Ellenson. Suggested 6:30-8:30 p.m., Martin Pear JCC, 12701 N. MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS by Cantorial Soloist Sharon Friendly and donation: $18. Join Arizona Jews for Justice Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. A screening of Baby gym classes: 9-9:30 a.m., Arizona accompanist Deb Offenhauser. Featuring in awarding Pastor James Pennington of First the documentary “Cracked Up,” which tells the Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center, songs from the Great American Song Book, Church UCC Phoenix the first Arizona Jews for story of Saturday Night Live comedian Darrell 15801 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. Parents (and Broadway shows and Jewish songs. For more Justice “Partner in Justice” award. Register at Hammond. Marriage and family therapists grandparents) are invited to bring in their information, contact Andrea at 480-664-8847. VBMTorah.org. from the Mederi Group will be available to babies, ages 6 months to 18 months. This answer questions after the screening. For parent-child class uses tumbling mats, balance Seniors MONDAY, JAN. 27 more information, visit vosjcc.org/programs. beams, parallel bars and trampolines. Work Cactus ORT: 1 p.m., Mountain Gate on strength, balancing and coordination TUESDAYS Apartments Clubhouse, 4602 E. Paradise THURSDAY, JAN. 30 with your baby. Free. This is a “drop in” class; Duende: 11 a.m.-noon, Center for Senior Village Parkway N., Phoenix. “Elder Law Speaker Series: 11 a.m., East Valley JCC, 908 advanced registration is not required. Call Enrichment at The Palazzo, 6250 N. 19th Contracts and Concerns” presented by Marsha N. Alma School Road, Chandler. Dr. Sidney Ave., Phoenix. A creative aging Flamenco Goodman, certified elder law attorney. Free Starkman speaks about his humanitarian 602-992-5790 or visit arizonasunrays.com for more information. class for older adults, geared toward the and open to the public. For more information work locally and abroad. Cost: $20. absolute beginner student with little to no or to RSVP, contact Ellen at 602-953-9307. Registration required. To register, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS experience with flamenco dance. Participants visit evjcc.org/open-beit-midrash. Baby gym classes: 9:30-10 a.m., Arizona also practice hand clapping and sing the Honoring the Heart and Wisdom of the Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center, 3923 E. songs that accompany the dancing. Taught Feminine: 1-2 p.m., Temple Chai, 4645 E. The Untold Story of the Lehman Family Indian School Road, Phoenix. Parents (and by Angela Ramirez. Free. To RSVP, email carol. Marilyn Road, Phoenix. From the midst of and its Aid to Refugees: 1933-1945: 1-2 p.m., assimilation and even thoughts of converting Jewish Worship Group of the West Valley. grandparents) are invited to bring in their [email protected] or call 602-943-2198. Speaker: Karen S. Franklin, director of The babies, ages 6 months to 18 months. This to Christianity, Franz Rosenzweig (1886-1929) MONDAYS, JAN. 13-FEB. 17 affirmed Jewish religious practice and Torah- Judaica Museum of The Hebrew Home for the parent-child class uses tumbling mats, balance Belly Dance for Fun with Michelle Dionisio: study as addressing an individual’s most Aged at Riverdale and director of the Family beams, parallel bars and trampolines. Work 10-11 a.m., Temple Beth Shalom & JCC of urgent existential questions. Speaker: Melinda Research Program at the Leo Baeck Institute. on strength, balancing and coordination Ribner, founder and director of “Kabbalah Suggested donation: $18. Register with your baby. Free. This is a “drop in” class; the Northwest Valley, 12202 N. 101st Ave., of the Heart” and Beit Miriam. Suggested at VBMTorah.org. advanced registration is not required. Call Sun City. Learn belly dancing and veil work donation: $18. Register at VBMTorah.org. 602-992-5790 or visit arizonasunrays.com with music from Greece, Turkey and Egypt. Tracing Ancestors in Eastern Europe: for more information. Six week session. Cost: $45. To register, Kabbalah of Love and Intimacy: Enjoying the Strategies and Examples: 7-8:30 p.m., Temple visit jfcsaz.org/creativeaging. For more Dance of the Masculine and Feminine: 7-8:30 Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix. Speaker: SUNDAY, JAN. 26 information, contact Janet Rees at p.m., Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Karen S. Franklin, director of The Judaica Open House and Pancake Breakfast: 9:30- 480-599-7198 or [email protected]. Phoenix. Learn how Kabbalistic teachings Museum of The Hebrew Home for the Aged at 11:30 a.m., East Valley JCC Early Childhood on the nature of masculine and feminine Riverdale and director of the Family Research Learning Center, 908 N. Alma School Road, TUESDAY, JAN. 28 along with meditation and dyad exercises Program at the Leo Baeck Institute. Suggested Chandler. Free, reservations required. To Celebrating Early Arizona Women Artists, add joy and passion to intimate relationships. donation: $18. Register at VBMTorah.org. register, email [email protected]. Writers, Photographers and Songsters: Speaker: Melinda Ribner, founder and 1 p.m., Center for Senior Enrichment at director of “Kabbalah of the Heart” and Beit Family Shabbat The Palazzo, 6250 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix. Miriam. Suggested donation: $18. Register at A presentation on early Arizona women FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH VBMTorah.org. MONDAYS who used art to document their communities Breakfast Babies: 9-10:30 a.m., The Brunch First Fridays: 6:30-8 p.m., Beth Emeth and their circumstances. Speaker: Jan Cleere. TUESDAYS, JAN. 28 AND MARCH 24 Café, 15507 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100, Synagogue, 13702 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City No charge. To RSVP, email carol.goldstein@ Panel discussion on Rituals and Beliefs of Life Scottsdale. A fun-filled morning gathering West. Begins Nov. 1. Traditional Friday night jfcsaz.org or call 602-943-2198. Cycle Events: 1-2:30 p.m., Sun Lakes Chapel, for parents and grandparents with babies services with a twist; each month a special 9240 E Sun Lakes Blvd N, Sun Lakes. Members or toddlers. Complimentary coffee and a aspect, theme or prayer from the Shabbat Arts of the panel consist of Mr. Barnaby Lewis, chocolate-covered strawberry with the evening liturgy is focused on. Questions Historian at the Huhugham Cultural Center; purchase of any meal. Includes a story time about the service, and in general, MONDAY, JAN. 13 Minister Carolina Uribe, St. Mary’s Church picture book reading. Call 480-398-7174 or will be answered to help each person. No fee, Brandeis concert: 1 p.m., Palo Cristi Church, of Chandler; Azra Hassain and Dr. M. Zuhdi visit brunchcafe.com for more information. open to everyone, Jewish and non-Jewish alike. 3535 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley. Jasser, Greater Phoenix Muslim Speakers For beginners and experienced members. For Presented by Brandeis National Committee. Bureau; Pastor Mitch McDonald, Sun Lakes Baby dance classes: 9:15-9:45 a.m., Arizona more information, call 623-584-7210 or email Phoenix Symphony Principal Flutist Viviana Church of Christ; and Rabbi Irwin Wiener, Sun Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center, 15801 [email protected]. Cumplido with accompaniment by classical Lakes Jewish Congregation. Free admission, N. 32nd St., Phoenix. For babies who are pianist Gail Novak. Admission: $7 at the door, open to the public. For more information, visit walking up to age 2 ½. This baby dance class FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH no reservations required. Refreshments sunlakesjewishcongregation.org. is a fun introduction to music, movement and Kavana Café: 8:45 a.m., Congregation Or are included. For more information, call dancing. Babies will dance to the music while Tzion, 16415 N. 90th St., Scottsdale. This is Joan Sitver at 602-818-4264 or email her TUESDAY, JAN. 28 using all kinds of different props and toys. an informal opportunity to learn with Rabbi at [email protected]. Spirituality @ the EVJCC: 10-11:30 a.m., Parent/grandparent participation is required. Micah Caplan prior to Saturday-morning East Valley JCC, 908 N. Alma School Road, Free. Advanced registration not required, services. A light breakfast will be served. For SUNDAY, JAN. 26 Chandler. Phyllis Avalon Rosh, Ph.D. speaks limited to first 20 children who arrive. Call more information, visit congregationortzion.org Voices Silenced: Piano Music of Composers about shame and shame reduction. 602-992-5790 or visit arizonasunrays.com or call 480-342-8858. Killed in the Holocaust: 4 p.m., East Valley Suggested donation: $4. To register, for more information. JCC, 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. email [email protected]. EVERY SATURDAY ASU Professor Hannah Creviston performs THURSDAYS Torah Express: Noon, Congregation Or Tzion, piano music of composers killed in the Systems of Confinement & The Dignities Baby dance classes: 9:30-10 a.m., Arizona 16415 N. 90th St., Scottsdale. On Shabbat Holocaust. Cost: $10. To register, visit of Freedom: 1-2 p.m., Temple Chai, 4645 E. Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center, 15801 N. mornings, during the congregation’s Kiddush evjcc.org/voices-silenced. JN

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Kosher Pantry Day The Office of Mayor Kate Gallego surprised Yecheskel Friedman with a proclamation declaring his birthday, Dec. 17, 2019, Arizona Kosher Pantry Day. Friedman is pictured with Cepand Alizadeh, Light up the night community relations director for the Office of Mayor Kate Gallego, and Jeremy Rovinsky, a member Members of the Congregation Beth Israel Shir Joy Youth Choir performed at Sharing the Light: A Communal of the Arizona Kosher Pantry board of directors, after receiving the proclamation. Interfaith Holiday Concert, held at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church on Wednesday, Dec. 18. PHOTO BY JOEL ZOLONDEK PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF MAYOR KATE GALLEGO

Stories come alive The Jewish Family & Children’s Service Readers Theatre (Scottsdale) class, taught by Janet Rees, performed on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the BJE library. The cast included Laurie Kaplan Steen, Sue Fimmen, Suzanne Dreyfus, Estelle Lazell, Roz Monahan and Harve Kimmel. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE

Where’s your Jewish News? Siyum HaShas Edition On Jan. 1, Yehoshua Bedrick took his copy of the Jewish News to the 13th Global Siyum HaShas of Daf Yomi, where over 90,000 Jews gathered at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to celebrate the completion of the 7.5-year cycle of the Talmud. PHOTO COURTESY OF YEHOSHUA BEDRICK

This COMMUNITY page features photos of community members around the Valley and the Running rabbi An early Chanukah world. Submit photos and details each week to Rabbi Jeff Lipschultz, the rabbi at Madrona Hospice, ran the Students at Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley’s religious school Oy Vey 5K at The J on Sunday, Dec. 22. played Chanukah Bingo on Saturday, Dec. 8. [email protected] by 10 a.m. Monday. PHOTO COURTESY OF RABBI JEFF LIPSCHULTZ PHOTO COURTESY OF TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM OF THE EAST VALLEY

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