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PARTNERSHIP CORNER Israeli doctors from Partnership Region visit San Antonio Renowned Israeli doctors Antonio Military Center with local Dr. Yoav Hoffman and Dr. Tal Jewish Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. FINDING SOLACE Marshak of the Galilee Medical David Vizurraga. IN YIDDISH Center in came to San The doctors also led a lecture on One teen’s unique journey to understanding. Antonio as part of their recent Thursday, March 30 at the Harry Partnership tour to the Central and Jeanette Weinberg Campus PAGE 23 Area Consortium of America. Drs. of the Jewish Community entitled Hoffman and Marshak toured our How Israel is Helping Syria’s Injured: city and met with local doctors. Aid Through Hostile Borders. This PLANNING TO They noted that a highlight of HAVE A FAMILY? their trip was their visit to the San See PARTNERSHIP, page 5 Don’t miss this important genetic education and screening event for future parents, hosted Traveling exhibit Rebirth After the Holocaust on display at UIW by the JCC. The photo-documentary exhibition, Rebirth After PAGE 8 Rebirth After the Holocaust: The the Holocaust Bergen-Belsen Displaced Persons Camp, is on display through June 1945-1950, is currently on display at 23, 2017. the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Kelso Art Center/Student Gallery, 4301 Broadway. The exhibit “illuminates the inspiring and untold history of Holocaust survivors in the years immediately following their BUILDING liberation from the Nazis.” COMMUNITY An opening reception was held on Find out what’s been Saturday, March 25. The exhibit is happening in the open weekdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. San Antonio Jewish through June 23, 2017. Community, starting on PAGE 14

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(l to r) Drs. Elliot Weser, Mike Ozer, Rick Hodes, Marvin Forland, Stephen Shanfield Dr Rick Hodes featured at Myron B. Zinn Memorial Lecture The Maimonides Society treated the Ethiopian Jews Mission of Rick Hodes. of San Antonio hosted the being airlifted to Israel during Dr. Myron Zinn was an Myron B. Zinn Memorial Operation Solomon. Through adjunct clinical professor of Lecture on March 27, the Catholic mission, Hodes Medicine at the University featuring Dr. Rick Hodes. is treating sick patients with of Texas Health Science Dr. Rick Hodes, an heart disease, spine disease, Center at San Antonio American doctor who has and cancer patients. He has for more than thirty years (l to r) Rick Hodes, Betty Zinn, Phil Zinn lived and worked in Ethiopia also worked with refugees while maintaining a private for over 25 years, spoke about in Rwanda, Zaire, Tanzania, practice. He had a deep and Federation of San Antonio. This lecture was the compelling medical needs Somalia, and Albania. continuing interest in the The local chapter has been underwritten by the Myron in Ethiopia and shared many The American College of quality of medical education active for over 20 years B. Zinn M.D. Memorial of the stories and successes of Physicians awarded Hodes and medical ethics. The and is part of a national Lecture Fund and the Annual the work being done for those Mastership and the Rosenthal Myron B. Zinn, M.D. organization of Jewish Campaign of the Jewish with dire needs. Hodes who Award for creative practice Memorial Lectureship was physicians, dentists and Federation of San Antonio. serves as the Medical Director of medicine. He was honored established in his memory other medical practitioners. For more information about of Ethiopia for the American as ABC’s Person of the by his family, professional The Society is set up to the Maimonides Society, Jewish Joint Distribution Week in 2010. His work colleagues, patients and strengthen the bonds among please contact Susan Kariv, Committee (JDC), has was the subject of the HBO friends. medical professionals, the Chief Development Officer been in charge of the health documentary Making the The Maimonides Society Jewish community and at the Jewish Federation, at of over 25,000 Ethiopians Crooked Straight as well as a of San Antonio is organized Israel through educational (210) 302-6968 or karivs@ immigrating to Israel and new book This is a Soul: The and sponsored by the Jewish and social activities. jfsatx.org.

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4 MAY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Beldon Library News The next session of Coffee, 14th. Donations of gently Books & More will take place BELDON LIBRARY used books for children on Tuesday, May 9 at 10 a.m. HOURS and adults are now being The book to be read will be Mondays accepted. No prayer books Last Girl Before Freeway: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. will be accepted. Tuesdays The Life, Loves, Losses, and 10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. The Mitzvah Project that Liberation of Joan Rivers by Wednesdays the Beldon Library has with Leslie Bennetts. This book is 2 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. the Vilna/Vilnius Jewish available at the San Antonio Public Library in Lithuania Public Library. is in the process of building Beldon Library’s Summer who wish to participate will up its children’s section. Reading Program for need a Beldon Library card. Donations of new or gently At the end of the program, a Children became frogs at the PJ Library Pre Passover Party. Kids, K – 5 will begin used children’s books with on Wednesday, June 14. certificate and a prize will be Jewish content are being Registration begins this awarded to those who have accepted. Contact Beldon month. This is an eight-week read a minimum of 16 books. librarian, Lynn Waghalter, PJ Library program in which children A Used Book Sale will at [email protected] for will check out and read two take place in the Beldon more information on this celebrates Passover books per week from the Library on Sunday, August humanitarian project. PJ Library enjoyed a pre-Passover celebration on Sunday, Beldon Library. Children 13th and Monday, August April 2 at Congregation Agudas Achim. The children made Seder plates, became frogs to hear the Passover story, and PARTNERSHIP delighted in the treats at the matzo shmear bar. continued from page 1 To stay up to date on PJ Library events, follow PJ Library San Antonio on Facebook at @PJLibrarySanAntonio. lecture discussed the mission of the hospital, which stands at the forefront of medicine and provides humane and professional care as the sole hospital for approximately 600,000 people of the region including Jews, Muslims, Christians, and Druze. The night also detailed MAX & LOUIE’S the individual work of each DINER doctor. More than 50 San Antonio Jewish community All the favorites you have members attended the been waiting for and more! event co-sponsored by the Maimonides Society and the Jewish Federation of San Breakfast all day. Big Salads. Antonio. Stacked Sandwiches. Dr. Hoffman is the Director Platters of comfort food. Great Coffee. of the Pediatric Intensive Care Department of the Galilee Soda fountain treats and killer desserts. Medical Center and Dr. DELICIOUS FOOD AND A FRIENDLY VIBE Marshak is a Senior Surgeon THAT MAKES YOU FEEL WARM INSIDE. and Head of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery there. Both doctors shared how they deal with trauma cases daily, and who they look 226 West Bitters Road, Suite 126 forward to continuing to talk San Antonio, TX 78216 about the positive nature of (Next to the Embassy Movie Theatre) Israel and the hospital’s work MAXANDLOUIESDINER.COM with the bordering countries of Lebanon and Syria.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio MAY 2017 5 YOUR FEDERATION IN THE COMMUNITY DOLLARS AT WORK NCJW announces SPOTLIGHT recipient of ON . . . Vexler Award The San Antonio section giving of the National Council of back to the Miranda Jewish Women will present community attorney Shari Pulman with includes Sutin the Esther Vexler Award serving for Community Service at on the Miranda is a caring San Antonio, where I met my Jewish holiday? a chai heel cocktail party committee mother and wife and an husband Josh, and ended up Passover. This holiday to be held on June 4th Shari Pulman to establish accomplished community staying here. to me is very joyful yet from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the the Jewish volunteer. Miranda, a What is your strongest meaningful. It is so uplifting Omni Colonnade Hotel on Campus, as president native Texan, grew up in Jewish memory? and wonderful to celebrate Wurzbach and I-10. of the Barshop Jewish Dallas, California and There are two. One and be with close friends The award was named for Community Center and Washington. She has a B.A. was after my conversion and family as we celebrate its first recipient, volunteer Golden Manor Jewish in French from Trinity ceremony, and the other was freedom. and community activist Senior Services, as chair University, and a J.D. from at my second son’s Bris – it Name a hope or extraordinaire, Esther of the American Israel the University of Texas. was so wonderful having all aspiration you have for Vexler. Vexler, who died Public Affairs Committee, She has spent recent years the family with us. the San Antonio Jewish last year, was a long-time and volunteering with the raising her four children, What volunteer activities community? member and supporter of Department of Assistive Benjamin, Noah, Ari do you find the most I would like to see more NCJW and a San Antonio and Rehabilitative Services. and Naomi and doing rewarding and why? interaction between the treasure. Tickets to the event can volunteer work around the My involvement in the different synagogues in our The chai heel cocktail be purchased for $72 at community. Temple, especially the community. On my recent party refers to Pulman’s www.ncjwsa/events or by Miranda is currently opportunities I have had to trip to Israel with the Jewish penchant for wearing contacting Sheryd Jackson serving as the Co-Chair for bake for the various Bar/ Renaissance Project (JWRP), high heeled shoes and will at (210) 558-2010 or PJ Our Way, a program of Bat Mitzvah Onegs. I enjoy I experienced a beautiful be a celebration of her sherydsheryd@sbcglobal. the Jewish Federation of San baking and it brings a strong connection between the accomplishments. net. All proceeds will be Antonio. She is also serving sense of community and women. No matter what Shari Pulman, a native used to fund and expand on the Temple Beth El belonging when I can do synagogue or affiliation, we of San Antonio, is a life NCJW’s community service Sisterhood Board. Miranda that for others. all connected and blended member of NCJW. Her programs. has served on the boards What is your favorite so well. lifelong commit-ment to of University Presbyterian Children’s Center and Girls on the Run of Bexar County, where she is one of the Temple Chai חי founding members. She San Antonio’s Small Reform Congregation also served as Co-Chair of A Member of the Union for Reform Judaism the Temple Hanukkah Gala party. Miranda also works as the librarian in the Bendiner Library of Temple Beth El since 2014. Why the Jews? In addition to spending Join us for a two-session adult education time with her family and class on the history of anti-Semitism. friends, she enjoys studying Hebrew, reading, running, and doing the Sunday New May 18 & 25 @ 6:30 PM York Times crossword puzzle. Free and open to the public. What brought you to San Antonio? After completing law school in Austin, I had a clerkship in www.templechaisa.org

6 MAY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY Iris Lieberman to receive Temple Beth-El Sisterhood’s Highest Award Temple Beth-El Sisterhood will honor Iris Lieberman with its most distinguished honor, the Or Tamid award during a luncheon on Sunday, June 4 at 11 a.m. at the The Club at Sonterra, 901 Sonterra Blvd. Or Tamid, which means “everlasting light,” acknowledges a Sisterhood member MEN’S TRIP TO ISRAEL each year who exemplifies continuous On March 23, Rabbi Avraham Scheinberg led the first meeting of the and consistent quality of service to the upcoming Men’s Trip to Israel. If you want information on the trip, contact Iris Lieberman organization. Selection is made by the Honors Committee. Rodfei Sholom at [email protected]. Victor’sFor luncheon Jaguar reservations, / 2x3 units visit (6 www.formstack.com/ units) forms/bethelsa-ortamidJewish Journal - January. 2010 - v.1 JCC to hold annual meeting June 7 The Barshop Jewish Halff and JCC President/ Smith Award for BBYO Community Center will CEO Saul Levenshus. Leaders of the Year, and hold its Annual Meeting JCC annual awards to JCC Staff of the Year Wednesday, June 7 at be presented include the awards. 7 p.m. in the Holzman Charlie Pearl Award for The meeting is free and Auditorium. volunteer of the year, the open to the community, The 2017-18 executive Lichtenstein Award for and refreshments will be committee and new board program of the year, the included. Those planning to members will be installed, William Alter Awards for attend can RSVP to Diana and annual awards will be leadership, the Weldon CreelDough by /Friday, 1x2 units Jun. 2 at presented. Attendees will C. Place Award for sports (210)(2 units) 302-6822 or creeld@ hear from Chair Danna achievement, the Roselle jcc-sa.orgJewish Journal. - January 2010 - v.1

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio MAY 2017 7 IN THE COMMUNITY Why the Jews? Temple Chai Spring JLI Course to offer adult education dedication in course on anti-Semitism memory of the Temple Chai, San public and free of charge, prejudice to the present day. Guggenheims Antonio’s small Reform and will meet on Thursdays, Attention will be paid to the congregation on the May 18 and 25 from 6:30 uniqueness of anti-Semitism Chabad’s spring Jewish people’s relationship to the Northwest side, will offer a p.m. – 8 p.m. amongst the many forms of Learning Institute (JLI) Land of Israel be dedicated two-session course titled, Why the Jews? will racism and bigotry. course entitled Survival of in their memory,” said Why the Jews? A History of examine the origins of For more information a Nation – Exploring Israel Regina Guggenheim. Anti-Semitism. Taught by anti-Jewish sentiment and to register, visit www. Through the Lens of the Six The six-week course Rabbi David Komerofsky, and ideas and trace the templechaisa.org or call Day War has been dedicated will be offered at the Law the class is open to the development of hatred and (210) 340-2090. by Regina Guggenheim Offices of Jackson Walker in loving memory of her at the Weston Center, 112 parents, Elie and Cathie E. Pecan, from noon – Agudas Achim celebrates adult Guggenheim, of blessed 1:15 p.m. beginning on memory. Tuesday May 9, and at the “My parents loved Chabad center fromt 7:30 B’Nai Mitzvah For 11 members learning and were very p.m. – 9 p.m., beginning Congregation Agudas Achim will be Adult B’Nai Mitzvah class would focus on dedicated supporters of Wednesday, May 10. celebrating the Adult B’Nai Mitzvah of 11 topics such as G-d, mitzvot, history, and social the State of Israel. It is very To register, call (210) members on Saturday morning, May 20 at 9 a.m. justice. Additionally, students have learned fitting that this new course 764-0300 or visit www. Those becoming B’Nai Mitzvah will have how to read Torah and Haftarah. Each person on the history of the Jewish chabadsa/jli. completed an intense year and a half of study becoming a B’Nai Mitzvah will be leading with Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, Rabbi Ariel Platt, the service, reading sections of the Torah and and Hazzan Jeremy Lipton. Every week, the Haftarah, and delivering a D’var Torah speech. Bagel & Deli WE LOVE MAKING BAGELS Genetic Education and Screening FOR PEOPLE WHO KNOW BAGELS

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8 MAY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH & COLLEGE New drama program TASA’s Casino Night 2017 at Heintz Preschool to honor Sarfati family On May 21, 2017, school,” commented Board are very proud of what we’ve Literacy Camp the Shmuel Bass Torah President Aaron Sarfati. been able to accomplish and Academy of San Antonio TASA was founded four we look forward to seeing Heintz Preschool of cooking, music, yoga, and will host its third annual years ago to continue the the school continue to grow Congregation Agudas more. Casino Night event. This long tradition of Jewish and serve the entire Jewish Achim is adding a new Enrollment for the year, in recognition of their education in San Antonio, community of our amazing component to its Literacy summer camp is now open. tireless contributions to which started over forty city,” Sarfati continued. Summer Camp this summer Weekly themes center the creation of TASA, the years ago. TASA is currently by including drama as well. around beloved children’s Board has decided to honor During its first years, accepting applications for “We have added a new books, and campers will the Sarfati family at the TASA has managed to its fifth year for all grades drama teacher who will learn about dinosaurs, event. “We are extremely grow and strengthen as K-8th grade. For more work with the children on reptiles, transportation, furry humbled by this honor, a center of excellence in information about TASA or acting out some of the stories friends and nature. Each but more importantly, we academics, as evidenced the Casino Night, visit www. we are already learning at week is full of stimulating hope that the community most recently by its raving TorahAcademySA.com or camp, especially nursey activities, lessons and play. comes out to celebrate commendations during the contact the office at (210) rhyme stories,” said Heintz For more information and support our amazing accreditation process. “We 607-7261. Preschool Director Taryn about Heintz Preschool, Bretado. contact Preschool Director In addition to the drama Taryn Bretado for and literacy components, information or a tour of children will also participate Heintz Preschool, (210) 479- Texas Hillel inHadassah water play, /bouncy 2x1 units houses, (2 units)0429 or t.bretado@agudas- aJewish petting zoo,Journal Zumba, - January 2015achim.org. celebrates Israel

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio MAY 2017 9 IN THE COMMUNITY: SENIORS & TEENS Rodfei Sholom An open letter to L’Chayim Club San Antonio Jewish teens If I could describe BBYO in a short experience. Luncheon explores sentence, it would be, “BBYO has This organization has helped me learn a changed my life by providing me with lot about how to balance pleasing everyone the cost of aging leadership skills, a network of friends, and and getting things done, how to keep up unforgettable experiences.” with members of the chapter and get them Learn about one of the Whether you or your Sure, this may sound cliché or like a involved without bugging them too much, greatest financial resources loved ones are facing legal typical pitch any number of organizations how to prioritize tasks, how to speak in available to Jewish members or pre-planning expenses, use to convince you to join them, but as front of an audience, how to run successful of San Antonio and dealing with healthcare costs, a 4-year member and 2 ½ -year board programs and meetings, and how to be surrounding areas. Hebrew endeavoring to make a home member, I can honestly say that that Free Loan Association San accessible, paying for home statement accurately represents my BBYO See BBYO, page 11 Antonio (HFLA-SA) has no- health assistance or funding interest loans meeting the a move, HFLA-SA is there to needs of every generation, help. For more information, including funding for contact HFLA-SA at (210) education, emergencies, life- 736-4352. cycle events and much more. There will be a D’Var HFLA-SA will speak to Torah given by Rabbi A. Rodfei Sholom’s L’Chayim Scheinberg, followed by a Club luncheon Wednesday, home-cooked meal. Seniors EMERGING May 10 about expanded are invited to attend at no interest-free loan programs charge, thanks to a generous LEADERSHIP and how the agency can help grant from Golden Manor combat overwhelming costs Jewish Senior Services and associated with aging. Since co-sponsorship of Rodfei COURSE 1924, Hebrew Free Loan of Sholom. The cost for all San Antonio has provided others is $5/person. If Join the Emerging Leadership Course (ELC) members of the San Antonio attending, please RSVP August 2017!!! Jewish community with by Monday, May 8 to the much needed assistance, synagogue office at (210) as individuals of all ages 493-3557 or rodfeisa@gmail. The course will… encounter various types of com.  Bring you closer to our Jewish communal agencies financial challenges.  Expand your understanding of current issues facing the local, national, and international Jewish community  Inspire you to grow along with likeminded individuals  Grow your leadership skills to succeed in volunteer roles and in your workplace  Explore topics related to Israel, learn about our Partnership2gether, and the BDS movement  Enjoy Shabbat Dinner with your peers!

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BBYO continued from page 10 Teens in the community with J-Serve an overall better leader. BBYO is entirely teen-led, meaning there are plenty of opportunities for you to learn these skills and more as a chapter member and/or as a chapter board member. Whether you are interested in becoming a teen leader or not, BBYO also provides long-lasting friendships. In my high school graduating class, there are three Jews. Because of BBYO, I can confidently say that I have dozens of Jewish brothers More than 100 teens, chaperones and educators participated in J-Serve on Sunday, April 2. Teens volunteered with whom I plan to have throughout the community, including at the San Antonio Youth Center (pictured) and with Artful Start. long-lasting friendships. If you’re a teen, consider Teens signing up for BBYO participating at bbyo.org/azabbg/ in J-Serve also membership. provided a helping BBYO has changed my hand at the San life, and I think it could Antonio Food positively impact your Bank. high school experience as well. Fraternally submitted with undying love for Erich Weiss AZA #2501, I remain Aleph Godol (Member and President),

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio MAY 2017 11 LAG B’OMER Agudas Achim celebrates Lag B’Omer with Mother’s Day This year’s Lag B’Omer holiday also falls on Mother’s Day, so Congregation Agudas Achim will host its May 14 Lag B’Omer Celebration with a couple of special twists. “We felt it was important to mark both Mother’s Day and Lag B’Omer together,” Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, Senior Rabbi of Agudas Achim said. “We will be providing all of the moms with DesignMegillah.com a special dessert and small gift as part of the event.” The day will also feature hamburgers and hot dogs, games, a DJ, bounce house, and a dunk Lag B’Omer Picnic tank, where Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham and others will sit ready to be dunked. at Chabad The event will take place from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Chabad will host a Lag B’Omer Picnic at Barbecue on in the Agudas Achim courtyard. The event is Sunday, May 14 from 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The program will free and open to all. There will be a charge to feature, sports, games, moon bounce and special activities. participate in dunking Rabbi Abraham and Picnic foods will be for sale. For more information please others. For more information, please call (210) call Chabad at (210) 764-0300. 479-0307 or [email protected].

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12 MAY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL SHAVUOT

Agudas Achim Temple Chai to celebrate creates new Shavuot Shavuot with interactive family program learning for teens and adults

In addition to its annual Shavuot Night of Learning Temple Chai will host interactive goal is to make Jewish life and learning Tikkun Leil Shavuot Night has been a huge success learning Shavuot programs for teens and accessible to everyone, on their own terms, of Learning (this year to with many adults attending, adults on Tues., May 30. The teen program and this Shavuot celebration is an embrace be held at 8:30 p.m. on we feel it is important will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the of the diverse understandings of the Sinai Tuesday, May 30) with to educate and include adult learning at 8 p.m. A festive dairy moment. meaningful discussion and our young families in the meal will be included. All are welcome to participate in these special cheesecake desserts, celebration of Shavuot as Led by Rabbi David Komerofsky, activities, no prior learning or experience Congregation Agudas well,” said Rabbi Jeffrey Educator/Soloist Lisa Goldstein and other required. Just bring your curiosity and Achim is introducing an Abraham, Senior Rabbi at members, this Shavuot event will highlight appetite. For more information and to innovative new Shavuot Agudas Achim. “I can’t wait the receiving of the Torah at Mount RSVP, visit www.templechaisa.org/shavuot family program on for our innovative ‘camp Sinai by recreating the experience of the or call (210) 340-2090. Wednesday, May 31 from like’ stations we are creating revelation in the wilderness. Temple Chai’s 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. called for all of the families in Say Cheese: It’s Shavuot! addition to the delicious The program is free and food. Shavuot tends to be a will involve a dairy pasta forgotten holiday amongst Shavuot at Chabad dinner with lots of cheese, our youth because school is Chabad will host a special scholarship. from the Torah. including Macaroni and already out for the summer, Shavuot Learning Program On Wednesday morning, Following services at 12:30 Cheese as well as a special but now we are going to on Tuesday night, May 30 March 31 at 10:30 a.m. a p.m. the community is invited Ice Cream Sundae Bar for bring this great holiday from 11:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. Grand Children’s Ice Cream to Chabad’s Annual Dairy everyone in attendance. about receiving the 10 The session will be led by Party will feature, make your Kiddush. There will also be multiple Commandments to people Rabbis Block, Marrus and ice cream sundae, games, On Thursday afternoon stations for the children to of all ages.” Teldon and will feature prizes and the opportunity for at 7 p.m. the Book of Ruth participate with their parents For more information, samplings from the Talmud all the children to get up close will be studied. For more inDr. special Gary Shavuot Gossen projects. / 2x2 unitsplease (4 units) call (210) 479-0307 or spanning the spectrum to a real Torah and listen to information, please call Jewish“While Journalour Tikkun - April16 Leil [email protected]. of Jewish learning and the Ten Commandments read Chabad at (210) 764-0300.

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WOMEN’S SEDER AT TEMPLE BETH-EL Chantel Nasits and her daughter joined scores NCSY LATTE & LEARN of other multi-generational families at Temple Rodfei Sholom’s youth group, NCSY, hosted a Latte & Learn on April 6. Beth-El’s annual Women’s Seder. The group’s programs are open to all Jewish teens in San Antonio. For more information, contact Rabbi Ashi Gluck at (210) 493-3557.

STUFFING FOR SENIOR GAMES The Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services staff volunteered to help fill goody bags for the 2017 Texas Senior Games on March 29. Pictured at left is (l to r) Lety P. Vargas, Eva Laporte, Mike Kelne, Lauren Sandoval, and Daniel Laser.

TASA MODEL SEDER TASA students attend a Model RODFEI’S KOSHER FOR PASSOVER Seder, led by the COOKING DEMO, APRIL 4 Middle School, in More than 50 women attended an entertaining preparation for and educational Passover Cooking Pesach. demonstration and tasting event at Rodfei Sholom hosted by (l to r) Michal Scheinberg and Brach Gluck.

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YOUNG COUPLES CLUB OF AGUDAS ACHIM “MARCHES” TO THE MADNESS Congregation Agudas Achim’s Young Couples Club (YCCA) monthly gathering in March involved a special March Madness college basketball watching party at Centre Court Pizza and Brews. The next YCCA get together on May 4 is a pre-Cinco de Mayo party at El Jarro de Arturo at Bitters Road and Hwy. 281 at 7:30 p.m.

RODFEI’S OLD STYLE ISRAELI PURIM Jillian Kaltman tries out the camel ride at Congregation Rodfei Sholom’s Purim festivities on Sunday, March 12. The theme for the annual Purim Seudah and Megillah BLOCK & DREEBEN SEDER LUNCH Reading was Throwback Israeli, which included On March 30, students from the Block & Dreeben the food and dress from School for Young Children participated in a Israel’s early years. Seder lunch with members from the JCC’s Senior Services program. Led by Rachel Rustin, JCC Director of Jewish Journeys, seniors and pre-k students learned about the Seder service, sang songs, and enjoyed a tasty meal prepared by Irene’s Kosher Catering.

TASA SAFETY On Thursday, April 6, 2017, the staff of The Shmuel Bass Torah Academy of San Antonio set their focus on school and student safety as the San Antonio Police Department visited the campus for training. Teachers and administration spent time in the evening making sure they have the most current and updated knowledge in the event of an active shooter situation.

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AGUDAS HOST PRE- PASSOVER PARTY During the annual Pre-Passover Pizza Party at Congregation Agudas Achim, the San Antonio Fire Department was on hand to entertain the kids and watch over the fire used to burn chametz (leavened foods) in TEMPLE BETH-EL COMMUNITY SEDER preparation for the holiday. The event Temple Beth-El hosted a sold-out crowd at their annual Passover Second Night also featured pizza, music, a bounce Community Seder. house, dancing and games.

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UPCOMING EVENTS: Ÿ Thursday May 4, Remembering deceased Jewish military veterans 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., post Remembering deceased Jewish military veterans, is a monthly project of Jewish War Veterans members to serve supper of America Post 753, who asks you to remember these military veterans whose yahrzeit to the wounded and their (anniversary of the individual’s death) occurs in the month of May and who are buried in a local families at Ft Sam Wounded cemetery, and if you know of a name that is missing please contact Herschel at (210) 468-5598. Warriors. To volunteer, call (210) 647-0330. Adler, Harry Harris, Irving Magrish, Phillip Shapirio, Harry Ÿ Sunday May 28, 9 a.m., Alwais, Melvyn Jackson, Jerry Maixel, Noah Solomon, Elkan regular post meeting, JCC Benson, Ben Jacobs, Harold Markow, Frances Spector. Oscar room 277, light breakfast, Bernal, Domingo Jacobs, Morris Meyer, Charles Sprun, Alfred followed by business September 1, Jewish meeting. War Veterans National Carrillo, Anthony Jung, Manuel Miller, Louis Stein, Alfred Ÿ Monday, May 29, Convention hosted by Charles, Aaron Katz, Lewis Miller, Sidney Swidler, Leo Memorial Day, post Department of Texas, Cropun, Alex Kaufman, Bennie Millstein, Conan Wayne, Lionel Arkansas, Louisiana and members to place American Elson, Deavid Kboudi, Louis Pomerantz, Joseph Weiner, Arthur flags at grave sites of Oklahoma and San Antonio Fractor, Sam Kessler, Daniel Ray, Belifour Weinstein,Robert deceased Jewish veterans Post 753. at Rodfei Sholom, both SA Post 753 is Frausto, Peter Koppel, Nathan Ribakowski, Jamie Weinstein, Bernard Agudas Achim cemeteries honoring cadets in the Goldberg, Moses Koppleman, Bruce Rudy, Moses Wilk, Joe ROTC programs at the and both Temple Beth El Greenberg, Kathleen Lauderstein, Herbert Schlosberg, Daniel Zalaznick, Saul cemeteries. following High Schools- Brackenridge, Burbank, Grodman, Alan Lieberman, Alexander Seeman, Irwin Zimmerman, Jack Ÿ Tuesday May 30, Edison, Highlands, Sam post members to play Houston, Jefferson and bingo, socialize and serve Lanier. Plaques and with the patients. Since “Jewish War Veterans of legacy of Jewish American refreshments 6:45 p.m. to ribbons will be awarded Audie Murphy opened, the USA occupies a unique service. We have 122 years 8:15 p.m. Audie Murphy VA to outstanding ROTC the Kerrville VA hospital place in both the military of experience in providing Hospital CTC. To volunteer, students. has been left unattended. and Jewish communities services and support for call (210) 647-0330. Before there was Audie Now, the SA Post will once in that we are the only our Jewish brethren, our Ÿ June 23 to 25, Murphy VA Hospital, the again service the Kerrville organization that serves military, and all veterans. Department of Texas, nearest VA hospital was in facility with periodic visits. the intersection of the two,” Come join us.” Arkansas, Louisiana and Kerrville. SA post members Volunteers are needed. said Post members. “We Oklahoma District meeting would make the trek once For more information, call advocate for all veterans in Austin. a month to Kerrville and Garland Scott, (210) 834- while fighting anti- Ÿ August 28 to conduct bingo and socialize 0113. Semitism, and promote the El Jarro de Arturo / 2x2 units (4 units) John Troy / 1x1 units (1 unit) Jewish Journal - December 2014 Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 John S. Troy LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT HELLO MEMBER A.S.L.A. my name is 222-1355 www.johnstroylandarch.com

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20 MAY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL ARTS & CULTURE Temple Chai to present recital of the music of Aaron Copland Temple Chai will present a recital by pianist Manahara Virasinha, performing the music of Aaron Copland. The performance will take place Friday, May 12 at 8 p.m. following the regular Shabbat service at 2121 Vex Theatre presents Lockhill Selma. Virasinha grew up in Sri Peter and the Starcatcher, Lanka where his mother, also a pianist, was his first piano teacher. He came a grown-up’s prequel to the United States and attended high school in to Peter Pan Philadelphia and then the grow up, known the world Peabody Conservatory Rick Elice’s Tony Award- over as Peter Pan. of Music in Baltimore, winning musical play, Peter However, the show is where he majored in piano and the Starcatcher, makes not necessarily for young performance. He did its San Antonio community children. Master’s level work in music theatre debut at the Sheldon Artistic Director Ken at Texas State University in Manahara Virasinha Vexler Theatre this month. Frazier stresses, “It is San Marcos where he won Based on the novel by important for audiences to a concerto competition Virasinha gives private for the past several years. and Ridley know this show is designed playing Rachmaninoff’s 3rd piano lessons in San The entire community Pearson, the play features for imaginative adults. Piano Concerto. He has also Antonio and has worked is invited to attend this marauding pirates and jungle While it tells us how Peter performed with a number of with student choirs at Clark event, rescheduled from its tyrants, while exploring the Pan learned to fly and an orchestras in Texas and Sri and Marshall High Schools. original January date. depths of greed and despair, eccentric pirate became Lanka playing, in addition He has also performed as and the bonds of friendship, Captain Hook, it is also a to the Rachmaninoff the accompanist for Temple duty, and love. It is also an pageant of linguistic twists, concerto, the Brahms 2nd Chai’s cantorial soloists at unofficial origin story about ingenious plot turns and Piano Concerto. our High Holy Day services the boy who would never cultural allusions that will fly over children’s heads.” Frazier recommends parents who are considering bringing their children to the show research it to make sure it’s right for their children. Onstage May 4 through June 4 (no performance June 1), tickets for Peter and the Sunday at Silo Starcatcher are $22-19, and Present this Special Invitation to Receive A COMPLIMENTARY ENTRÉE may be purchased by calling The Vex Box Office at (210) 302-6835. Buy one entrée and receive the second, of equal or lesser value, complimentary. Parties of 10 or less. Sunday evenings 5-9pm For more information visit Reservation required. Dine-in only. Excludes Prix Fixe. Must present this offer at time of service. www.vexler.org/starcatcher.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio MAY 2017 21 YOUR JEWISH COMMUNITY JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Main Number: (210) 302-6960 / Holocaust Memorial Museum: (210) 302-6807 / Beldon Library: (210) 302-6805 Barshop Jewish Community Center 12500 NW Military Highway, Suite 275, San Antonio, TX 78231 Ronit Sherwin, Chief Executive Officer Ellen Ollervidez, Phone: (210) 302-6820 Fax: (210) 408-2341 [email protected] / (210) 302-6961 Community Relations Director and Executive Director: Saul F. Levenshus Email: [email protected] Director Holocaust Memorial Museum President: Danna Halff Website: www.jccsanantonio.org Lauren Abraham, Special Programs Coordinator [email protected] JCC programs include a nationally-accredited nursery school, after ​​ school care and programs, summer camps, programs for adults, plus [email protected] Danielle Roberts, Accounting Associate cultural, educational and recreational programs open to the community. Leslie Komet Ausburn, [email protected] Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus Marketing/Editor The Jewish Journal Kristin Hernandez, Collections Manager, [email protected] of the San Antonio Jewish Community Holocaust Memorial Museum 12500 NW Military Hwy, Suite 100, San Antonio Texas 78231 [email protected] Jane Briggs Gamez, Chief Financial Officer, Phone: (210) 302-6801 Fax: (210) 408-2322 [email protected] Juana Rubalcava, Education Director President: Alice Viroslav Website: www.thecampustx.org Holocaust Memorial Museum The Campus features a variety of spaces available to rent for small or Linda Brown, Campaign Administrator [email protected] large events. [email protected] Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services Julie Schack, 13409 N.W. Military Hwy. Suite 210, San Antonio, TX 78231 Susan Avitan Kariv, Chief Development Officer DIrector of Women’s Philanthropy Phone: (210) 616-4811 Website: www.goldenmanor.net [email protected] [email protected] Executive Director: Daniel L. 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22 MAY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL ARTS & CULTURE PERSPECTIVE Hazzan Lipton presents Jewish Music overview Vos Heyst (What does it mean) By Matthew Leonard Mary’s cigarette smoke that at SoL Center made the nosy teenager’s eyes Zorg zich nit, she said. water, Sandra started piecing Hazzan Jeremy Lipton, will share its rich history and Don’t worry. together the Yiddish language cantor of Congregation variety, drawing on his vast It was in November of 2016 in its natural context–in Agudas Achim since 2008, experience and enthusiasm that my grandmother started secret. The two kvetched– will present a two-part as performer, educator, pulpit teaching me Yiddish. Born complained–about business, program on Jewish Music: artist and conductor. 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