Shabbat & Holiday Candle Lighting Times Allocations Decisions Diffi cult, Friday, June 3 8:08pm Overseas Percentage Increased Tuesday, June 7 8:10pm The Savannah Jewish Federation’s song kept playing through my mind. Wednesday, June 8 8:11pm Allocation Committee is a committee “In this world of ordinary people, Friday, June 10 8:12pm of about 20 individuals, balanced from extraordinary people, I’m glad there across synagogues and organizations is you.” Finding songs to fi t events is “The Allocations committee Friday, June 17 8:14pm and represents various interests and not unusual for me, but these words did a fabulous job making the Friday, June 24 8:16pm perspectives of the community. Dur- seemed to be set on replay, just like ing these still challenging economic Johnny Mathis was at my house when hard decisions. I applaud them” Friday, July 1 8:17pm times and a period of changes in our I was a teenager. Friday, July 8 8:16pm Jewish community, raising the dollars Each person at the meeting was, ination? Yes! Friday, July 15 8:14pm and deciding how to allocate them was to me, extraordinary. No one missed Instead, I believe that we all diffi cult. one of the three meetings. No one left were searching for ways to make next Sitting on the Allocations Commit- early. As a teacher, used to looking at year’s campaign more successful. Nat- In This Issue tee for many meant having to put per- a group and seeing who is and who is urally, all of us hope that the general Shaliach’s message, p2 sonal loyalties to the side and focus on not engaged in the discussion, I knew economy improves for more reasons Letter to the Editor, p2 what is best for our Savannah Jewish that every single person was paying than the Federation campaign. I hope Federation President’s message, p3 Executive Director’s message, p3 community. The committee acted in a very close attention. No one was happy that more new and enthusiastic people Funny Girl, p11 manner that was dignifi ed and respect- because every one there knew there become involved, understanding the Four Questions, p11 ful towards each other in the process of were real needs in our community importance of the Federation and real- Condolences, p12 determining where and how each dol- and not enough money to fulfi ll those izing that they can absolutely make a Gefi lte Girl, p14 lar would be best placed. needs. However, there was no acri- difference. “Ever since I left the JEA last night mony, no judgments, no harsh words See page 15 Featured Stories after the fi nal Allocations meeting, a and no anger. Frustration, Yes. Determ Savannah’s Kollel is Open to All—The Savannah Jewish community have Rabbis that want to teach everyone about anything Jewish, free of charge, p5 Tikvah Fund Created as Source of

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together around it - Israelis and Dias- The Importance of the Jewish Peoplehood pora Jews, “Religious” and ”Seculars”, "Kol yisrael arevim zeh bazeh" – "All ous, so what exactly unites us? How our long days. I will Orthodox, Conservative and Reform. Israel are sureties for one another" said can we preserve the concept of the never forget lying on I think that synagogues and Jewish our sages in the Talmud. “Jewish People” when we are so diverse the couch, exhausted Community Centers, like our JEA, are Peoplehood, a term so amorphous and scattered all around the world? and tired, and look- doing a great job keeping the fl ame of and abstract, it’s hard to know where Even though I don’t know the ex- ing at a small plank the peoplehood, but sadly it’s insuf- to begin dealing with it. The spell- act defi nition of peoplehood, I know in the corner of the Gershon Peru fi cient. Israelis also need more than a ing check tells me that I misspelled that without it I wouldn’t be here. room that says that Israeli Shaliach sovereign state with a Jewish major- “Peoplehood”, maybe it is right. I didn’t My family emigrated from Moldova this room was made ity. There is a real need of a tangible even know this term a year ago, let to Israel, during “Operation Exodus,” possible by the “Friends of the IDF in Community: real relationships, shared alone knowing what it means. The He- a program of the Jewish Agency for Long Island”. I remember lying there responsibilities and hard work in ful- brew word for it – Amiut, is not exactly Israel. The money that made it all pos- and thinking – “Do the Jews in Long fi lling our people’s ancient dream of a good translation. sible came from the American Jewry; Island have nothing better to do with social justice. We are depending on it, Is there really a Jewish peoplehood? they believed that no Jew should be their money?” When I fi nished my it will decide whether we will vanish Are we really one people, carrying for left behind. When I joined the youth military service and was released, I had or fl ourish. each other? What is the connection movement and got a Zionist education, no doubt it’s time for me to show my Times are changing; the old formula between Shlomo the plumber from we worked very hard on getting the gratitude and give back. For me, be- of Diaspora equals Money for Israel is Petah-Tikvah and Jacob the lawyer Movement’s T-shirt, and on the T-shirt ing here in Savannah, teaching about not the only way any more. It is up to from Mobile, Alabama? They don’t we had a logo of the Jewish Agency for Israel, is some kind of a closure. It is the us to work together, in collaboration, know each other, they don’t speak the Israel, as one of the sponsors, so part of embodiment of Jewish peoplehood at to take care of each other, to repair the same language, and they have a differ- my education was also a benefi ciary of its peak. world and make it a better place for us ent set of values and views. the American Jewry funds. Peoplehood is our future, the future and for the next generations. When you have two Jews, you have When I served in the IDF, we had of the world Jewry and Israel. The three opinions, how can we say we are a small room with a TV and some peoplehood concept is perhaps the Errors and Omissions one people? Our differences are numer- couches, so we can rest at the end of only concept which we can all come In the last issue of the Savannah Jew- rectors. As an offi cer, he was elected ish News, a mistake was made by not Letter to the Editor Treasurer for several years, then Vice printing the entirety of Fred S. Clark’s Dear Editor: was an offi cer and Board member, and President for several terms before be- response to “What does it mean to be Dr. Richard Bodziner appointed Ed to coming President. He was also chair- Jewish?” following is his response: On June 11th, several of Ed Wexler’s serve two yeas on the Executive Com- man of the Rabbinical Review Com- “Jewish tradition embraces joyous friends both within and outside the Sa- mittee during the fi rst Long Range mittee and co-chaired the Rabbinical family gatherings so I’m family con- vannah Jewish Community, are spon- Planning Committee. Serving as Gen- Search Committee. scious and oriented. I’m also sentimen- soring a Kiddush luncheon in Ed’s hon- eral Fund Raising Chair of Federation, Ed will be leaving Savannah some tal when attending synagogue services or to salute Ed for the fantastic work Ed has been a consistent fund raiser time in June. He will be moving to because I know that I am saying the and dedication to the community. The and project chair on 30 of the 31 years Atlanta, where his children and grand- same prayers and singing the same event will be at Congregation Agudath he has been in Savannah. At the JEA, son reside, and where he can be closer songs my ancestors said and sang for Achim, immediately following services Ed served as Treasurer for 8 years, and to immediate help with his diffi cult many generations. I hope that I’ve suc- Saturday morning. as Chairman of the Personnel Commit- physical problems. Savannah will cessfully instilled a similar attitude in Everyone is invited for services as tee for 8 years. Ed joined with Aaron certainly miss him. Please join this op- my children and that they will carry it well as the luncheon. Levy to found Rambam Day School portunity to say a collective “thanks” to on to our descendants.” Ed Wexler has been actively in- and wrote the formative constitution. a man who has given so much to this volved in the leadership of all Jew- Ed assisted with then President Julian community in so many ways. ish organizations in Savannah, from Friedman of Congregation Mickve Identifi cation Statement Rambam, to the JEA, Savannah Jewish Israel to organize their fund raising Sincerely, Federation and Congregation Agudath for the recently completed extensive Savannah Jewish News Achim for over 30 years, as an offi cer renovation of their Temple. Buddy Metzger Published ten times each year by and Board member. With Federation, At Agudath Achim, he served 6 and Luncheon Chair The Savannah Jewish Federation during his fi rst 10 years in Savannah, he then 15 year terms on the Board of Di- Copyright © 2011. 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… one bite at a time… No Partner for Peace The recent reconciliation agreement Hamas leader Delegitimization between Fatah and Hamas is a serious Khaled Mashal Our Federation is a “bite” of an even like Seattle, which concern for those of us in Savannah condemned the larger elephant called the Jewish Fed- had to counter an (and throughout the world) who are killing, calling bin erations of North America (JFNA). Last attempt to place committed to a peaceful resolution of Laden a “martyr” November, I attended the General As- stridently anti-Is- the Israel-Palestinian confl ict. Since and “holy war- sembly; the JFNA annual meeting affec- rael ads on public the “Disengagement”, the United rior.” This is the tionately called the “GA,” and learned busses. While States, Europe and Israel have worked same Hamas that how the work of our parent organiza- there are already together with the Fatah-led Palestin- has taken respon- Adam Solender tion relates to what we do in Savannah. organizations ad- ian Authority in many different ca- sibility for the Executive Director of JEA/SJF Held in New Orleans, the GA offered dressing threats to Linda Zoller. pacities. By renouncing violence and thousands of rock- three days of speakers, workshops, Israel’s legitimacy President, cooperating with Western powers, the ets aimed and shot conversations, exhibits, entertain- through media and Savannah Jewish Palestinian people governed under the at civilians in southern Israel. ment, networking with other federa- political arenas, Federation PA have benefi ted tremendously. The Hamas is the group that has held Gi- tions, and volunteering in the clean-up the JFNA/JCPA newly announced unity government is lad Shalit, an Israeli soldier in captiv- of hurricane Katrinia. I even got to effort will mobilize community leaders a step in the wrong direction. ity for four years. Red Cross offi cials walk through a tent that was part of to respond to allegations at the local In 2010, the West Bank economy have been repeatedly denied access to the famed Israeli fi eld hospital used level. Jerry Silverman, President and grew by 8%, a higher rate than in Is- Shalit. in Haiti after last year’s earthquake. CEO of JFNA, likened the proposed rael (and the United States). Today, Despite Hamas’ terrorist tenets, Speakers included Vice President Joe work of the IAN to that of the Centers the streets of Ramallah feature coffee Israeli PM Netanyahu has expressed Biden, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin for Disease Control. He said the Net- shops and new businesses. Jobs cre- his willingness to negotiate with them Netanyahu, former Russian dissident work will monitor and detect the as- ation is at a breakneck pace. It’s hard if they meet the Quartet’s three princi- Natan Sharansky, and Israeli Knesset sault on Israel’s legitimacy, investigate to believe, but last month there was an ples: renounce violence, respect past opposition leader Tzipi Livni. For fun, and research it, develop interventions announcement of the fi rst Palestinian agreements and recognize Israel’s there was a celebration of New Orleans to prevent its spread, develop preven- venture fund, worth $29 million-es- right to exist. These requirements in an enormous warehouse fi lled with tion and best practices to stem the out- tablished together by an Israeli and a have not changed, nor are they unrea- Mardi Gras fl oats and paraphernalia, break, and train federations to involve Palestinian. Even institutional money sonable. replete with beads, music, and New Or- key community leadership to stop it. has recognized the signifi cant change Palestinian Authority President leans food! I was amazed how the New He described delegitimization as “…our in the political landscape in the West Mahmoud Abbas has some serious Orleans Jewish Community organized “1948 issue, … our Soviet Jewry move- Bank. questions to answer. At best, his to sponsor such an exceptional event in ment, … our grassroots movement … the Security cooperation between the decision to team up with Hamas is the midst the city’s recovery. opportunity for our next generation to Palestinian Authority, Israel, and the wrongheaded. A unilateral declaration The word heard over and over that stand up right now, show leadership, United States also has been essential of statehood will be a major step back- troubled me the most was “delegitimi- and stop it.” Since the GA, the IAN for improving the quality of life for ward. Is he willing to oust Prime Min- zation”. It is a term used to describe a has been strengthening partnerships Palestinians living in the West Bank. ister Fayyad, the man credited with broad spectrum of anti-Israel protests with college Hillels and recently helped While there is still much work to be establishing a booming Palestinian that differ from legitimate criticism of De Paul and Princeton universities done, hundreds of checkpoints and economy and setting up institutions, to Israel. The Presidents’ meeting dealt respond to efforts to boycott SABRA dozens of roadblocks have been re- get into bed with terrorists? It seems with it as did every subsequent speak- hummus on campus. moved – a sign of the positive working like the answer is “Yes.” er. Divestment campaigns (pressure to To me, delegitimization is an injus- relationship between Israeli and Pales- Israeli leadership is between a rock divest of Israeli securities) are a form of tice and I don’t understand why the tinian security forces. Palestinians can and a hard place, and their response delegitimization. So are international world does not recognize it. However, now move more freely, while Israelis should be commended. They have boycotts of Israeli products; entertain- it is a force to be reckoned with and I remain safe. Part of this improved vowed to continue working with the ers refusing to perform in Israel; and am glad JFNA is addressing the chal- relationship is due to U.S. military Palestinian security forces, only run by university boycotts of Israeli academ- lenge. Want to know more? Go to training and equipping of nearly 3,000 Fatah, so ordinary Palestinians do not ics. Natan Sharansky referred to dele- http://jta.org/news/article/2010/10/24/ Palestinian security force members. have to suffer, while also stating their gitimization as one of the “Three D’s” 2741418/jfna-and-jcpa-create-6-mil- This cooperation and progress are now clear opposition to the unity deal. that have emerged in the 21st Century, lion-network-to-fight-delegitimiza- on the line. At the end of the day, Hamas is no the other two being demonization and tion-of-israel. What a fine example of We must be clear - Hamas is no friend partner for peace; Israel is. It’s time for double standards. our Federation dollars at work! of the United States or Israel. While President Abbas – without the baggage At the GA, JFNA announced the for- the rest of the world’s leaders were of a coalition with terrorist Hamas – to mation of The Israel Action Network busy congratulating the U.S. for return to the negotiating table with (IAN) to combat the assault on Israel’s bringing Osama bin Laden to justice, Israel. legitimacy. Over the next three years $6 million will be allocated to the initia- There’s no place like tive. It is a joint effort with the Jewish Home. Council on Public Affairs (JCPA) in “ Coastal Home Care, Inc.- the experienced Home Care professionals.” response to requests by federations Coastal Home Care offers a full range of private home care services as well as hospital sitter services. x Companionship, homemaking, personal care and skilled nursing x All employees thoroughly screened and bonded x All services supervised by a Registered Nurse x 30 years experience x Flexible schedules

6600 Abercorn St., Suite 208, Savannah, GA 31405 912-354-3680 · www.coastalhomecare.us Savannah Page 4 June 2011 jewish news www.savj.org Jewish GSU Grad Started Ultimate Mitzvah Project By Ezra Salkin ing for him. That’s the only difference willing to donate their time. They were 15 he entered between us.’ fortunate to pluck most of them from barefoot, as When Andres Montes began the “Another thing we showed with the Statesboro community, helping to he didn’t get ultimate Mitzvah project—a free this project was how different groups bridge the gap for doubters. Montes his fi rst pair volunteer health and dental clinic in of people can come together for the and his fellow students also appealed of used shoes Statesboro, Ga., called The Heart and greater good,” he adds. “That’s some- to the national non-profi t group Vol- until he was Hands Clinic—his greatest obstacle thing very important at such a divisive unteers In Medicine. VIM, which has six years old, was making the community believe. time in our country.” one outlet in Hilton Head, consulted Montes relates. “The word ‘college’ kind of acted as a Today, Hearts and Hands is a on start-up and sustainability. Today, Ismael hot button, meaning it triggered im- 501c3—or tax exempt—non-profi t Montes couldn’t help but be infl u- is a successful ages of wild and irresponsible kids.” organization, operated completely enced by the news coverage during the practitioner Andres Montes Montes, a graduate of Georgia through grants. It has donated over 2008 election, when he and the other of emergency Southern University’s honors program, $37,000 in dental care alone, and it students were looking for a way to medicine here in the United States. said that the community didn’t think boasts not only primary care but an give back. “It didn’t hurt that President “He taught me to give back. He lived that a group of outsider college stu- ear, nose, and throat specialist and Obama was running on healthcare at the American dream and now he helps dents could really sustain that type of obstetrician-gynecologist, all free of the time. It kind of put the idea in ours others share in that dream.” Ismael is commitment. “One thing to take away charge, as well as a med bank, med heads.” also one of the volunteers at the Hearts from this whole experience is that we coordinator, and pharmacist. Montes draws much of his altruistic and Hands Clinic. showed that we, the younger genera- Those eligible for the Heart and spirit from his second major, philoso- Where does Hearts and Hands go tion, really can do something.” Hands Clinic’s primary care services phy, at Georgia Southern, though it from here? They’re going to have to fi nd They reached out to the church are the medically uninsured of Bulloch seems like an odd pairing with chemis- a way to open two more days a month, community fi rst, which Montes says County who don’t have Medicare or try. He quotes a Plato proverb. “Justice to accommodate the extreme amount was very welcoming to the idea. Pas- Medicaid and whose income is 200 is in the right of the stronger.” The of traffi c, Montes notes. tor John Long of The Son’s Light percent of the Federal Poverty Level stronger, he explains, are those whose As for Montes, himself? “Well, I Fellowship Baptist Church was the or below. It is open on the second and will is to do good. An active member of always thought I’d follow in my Dad’s fi rst responder, allowing them to oc- fourth Tuesday, each month. Mickve Israel, Montes also quotes the footsteps and be a doctor. So did my cupy and renovate part of his church, The clinic was able to launch, thanks Talmud, saying, “He who saves one life parents. My Mom Cathy has a photo of which had its own humble origins as in part to the help of one of Long’s con- saves the whole world,” a verse that is me when I was six months old, wear- a renovated motel. Montes describes gregants who had his own construc- shared in the Quran. ing scrubs. But as a friend of mine puts Long, a burly, motorcycle-riding man tion company. He fi nanced the op- The rest of his inspiration, he says, it: You can try to heal from the inside with a cowboy’s hat and mustache, as eration. “He said he could either buy a comes from his father, Ishmael Montes. or you can try from the outside. I think a rebellious Missouri pastor’s son also new BMW or do this,” Montes’ laughs. Ismael was born into extreme pov- this experience has taught me I’d like turned pastor. Montes remembers the “He got in on the Mitzvah.” erty in Mexico. The second youngest to try from the outside. Anything could moment when Long realized he was After they secured a site, they had to of nine children, Ishmael liked to joke happen, but I think I want to study Jewish. “He told me: ‘Look, I think the fi nd physicians and a board of directors that when he entered Pre-Med at age law, with a focus on social justice.” Messiah already came, you’re still wait- Rosenthal DENTAL GROUP general and cosmetic dentistry MATTHEW S. ROSENTHAL, DMD New Patients & Children Welcome American Dental Association Georgia Dental Association Insurance Accepted Academy of General Dentistry Southeastern Dental Society 352-7808 1 Mall Terrace

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cob since 1981; the constant that guides Bulman) is from Washington Heights, What is the Savannah Kollel? the Kollel. His mother, Ester Rabhan, is New York. They have one child. By Nancie Meddin Clark the principal of Rambam Day School. Rabbi Reuvain Bauman was born in One of his fondest memories is that Teaneck, NJ. After studying in Broy- Would you like to learn of seeing his two grandfathers, Meyer ers Yeshiva and Yeshiva Beth Moshe more about Torah, services, Rabhan and Harry Yellin, each hold- of Scranton, he attended the Kollel in prayer, Jewish thought and ing a Torah and fl anking the Chazzan Elizabeth, NJ. He is married to Tzivia philosophy, Hebrew, Jewish for Kol Nidre (the beginning service (nee Stern) from Washington Heights, heritage, Jewish women’s is- of Yom Kippur). “My family,” says NY. They have two children. sues, Torah for teens, or just Rabhan,”taught me that I have a re- Rabbi Avi Nitikman is a native of the holidays? There may be sponsibility to the community, to give Chicago, IL. He attended Yeshiva in a class for that. If not, maybe back to the community and to help Scranton for nine years, before mov- there could be one. The Sa- people spiritually. They were never ing on to Beth Midrash Govoha for outspoken. They just led by quiet ex- two years. His wife, Ruchoma (nee vannah Kollel is here for you. (Left to right) Rabbi Maccabee, Rabbi Bauman, Rabbi Nitek- ample.” Schwartz), is from Silver Spring, MD. The Kollel participates in a man and Rabbi Rabhan Daf Yomi Class, as well. Daf Rabbi Yoni Maccabee grew up in They have one child. Yomi is a program operated and their classes are open to the entire Kingston and Monsey, New York. He To reach the Savannah Kollel worldwide from Jerusalem to China Jewish Community regardless of affi li- studied at the Yeshiva in Scranton for you can call the BB Jacob offi ce at and here in Savannah that studies ation. They are Rabbi Ephraim Rabhan, nine years, then at the Lakewood Ye- 354-7721 or email Rabbi Rabhan at Talmud one page at a time each day for Rabbi Yoni Maccabee, Rabbi Reuvain shiva for six years. His wife Rena (nee [email protected]. seven years. For this program, people, Bauman and Rabbi Avi Nitikman. wherever they are, are on the same Rabbi Ephraim Rabhan was born in SCAD Hillel Passover Seder page on the same day. Savannah. After graduating from Ram- The Savannah Kollel is currently op- bam Day School, he studied at Yeshi- erated out of Congregation Bnai Brith vath Beth Moshe in Scranton, Pennsyl- Jacob (BB Jacob) and led by Savannah vania for eight years. He continued his native, Rabbi Ephraim Rabhan. Its studies in Beth Midrash Govoha for the objective is to transmit Torah in the next seven years. His wife Sara Brana broadest sense with all it entails. All (nee Slatus) also is from Savannah and rabbis are teachers, but the four who they have two children, Chana Raizel currently comprise the Kollel are here and Moshe. for the Savannah Jewish community Rabhan considers his father-in-law, Rabbi Avigdor Slatus, Rabbi of BB Ja- Savannah Page 6 June 2011 jewish news www.savj.org Wh^t does it me^n to be Jewish>> What is Classical Reform Judaism By B.H. Levy compositions of contemporary creativ- A monthly query to members ity. Equally important to Classical of our community In its May 2011 issue Savannah Jewish News Reformers is intellectually challenging presented the fi rst part of a two-part article on preaching that offers the wisdom of our David Jacobson Classical Reform Judaism. Part 1 reviewed the Jewish tradition in addressing both the “Being Jewish means that historical development of Classical Reform. pressing moral and social issues of our I have a belief system that Part 2 describes its major theological principles day, as well as our personal spiritual I am comfortable with.” and their enduring signifi cance. growth and the deeper meaning of our The fundamental principle of Clas- human experience. We believe that sical Reform is that the eternal Jewish these characteristic qualities of Classi- Phoebe Kerness Covenant with God is at the heart of cal Reform worship services continue “To me it means to be our identity and history as Jews. While to offer a vital, creative option for many Jewish if: our faith engenders and empowers Jews today. This includes not only the - either one of your par- many different understandings and members of our congregations who ents is Jewish; interpretations of the Divine, it is the were raised in and cherish this tradi- - you have been officially religious quest for faith and meaning tion, but also countless younger people introduced into the faith via a Brit that is at the core of our Jewish identity. – who are searching for a meaningful Milah or a naming ceremony for a girl; We believe that Judaism is primarily a and accessible form of Jewish identity tional welcome to the ever-increasing - you have received a thorough universal religious faith, rather than an and worship, based not on nostalgia number of interfaith and multicultural Jewish education; ethnic, cultural or nationalist identity. nor ethnicity, but rather rooted in the families in our midst. We believe that - you have become a Bar or Bat As a spiritual community, we cherish realities of their experience in our con- we must support our young people and Mitzvah; the unique ties of history and destiny temporary, pluralistic society. their partners and spouses with “open - and hopefully you have been that link us to our fellow Jews through- The question of our relationship confirmed as well.” hearts and open doors” - celebrating out the ages and around the world as American Jews to the State of Is- their weddings and offering them a today. We understand the Jewish rael is one of great importance and has spiritual community that respects both People as a community of faith, bound a complex history in the development of their identities and integrity. We David Durben together by our shared experience, and of the Classical Reform perspective, believe that Classical Reform Judaism’s “Although history has grounded in the distinctive teachings which embraces a broad diversity of not been terribly kind to broad, universal message and embrac- the Jewish people, they of the Jewish Religion. The rich and opinion. However, there are a number ing, accessible worship have a unique have survived and con- varied ethnic and cultural traditions of perspectives that many of us would role to play in reaching out to our young tributed greatly to the of the Jewish experience throughout share. The historic Reform position has people in interfaith relationships, em- betterment of the community, the ages offer meaningful dimensions always held that the national period in powering them to fi nd a meaningful wherever they reside. for our religious identity, but our faith the early history of our people was an setting for sharing their experience of Often times there are disagree- is timeless and universal in its aspira- important formative chapter - creating Jewish tradition together. Our con- ments and profound differences of tions. We uphold the historic Reform the shared sense of experience and fos- opinions, but always maintain a temporary Reform movement includes familial connection with one an- concept, linked to our emphasis on the tering the spiritual and ethical values a broad diversity of interpretations and other, here and everywhere. ethical and moral vision of our Hebrew that it was our destiny to proclaim and styles. The historic tradition of Classi- Considering how few in numbers Prophets, of the “Mission of Israel.” share with all humanity. While this dy- cal Reform has enduring signifi cance we are ( fifteen million ) in the en- This belief holds that as Jews, we are namic view of Jewish history rejects the in the midst of the many rich streams tire world, the contributions in sci- called to be witnesses to the Unity of concept that we who live throughout of Jewish experience through the ages, ence, medicine, the arts, literature, God and the unity of all humanity, and the world today are in “exile,” we affi rm and is recognized for its continuing government and philanthropy is that we must work as individuals and that our link to the land of Israel is a immeasurable. How could you not vitality and potential to speak to a new feel privileged and proud to be a as a community to bring justice and deep and historic one and that the State generation of Jews today. part of the Jewish Journey.” peace to the world. The leaders of the of Israel has profound signifi cance for This article derives with permission from its Classical Reform tradition have been the Jewish experience. We share with original author, Rabbi Howard A. Berman, the Mark Lebos in the forefront of these efforts and all Jews – and with any other people of Executive Director of The Society for Classical “Being Jewish means challenges, addressing the great social good will - the hope and prayer for a se- Reform Judaism. Founded in 2008 by a group being able to say that I issues of American history with pro- cure, prosperous Israel, living in peace of rabbis and lay leaders from congregations am part of a very phetic courage and action. We cherish and justice with its neighbors. We cel- close family that is throughout the United States, the Society is spread throughout the the distinctive worship traditions of ebrate the rich diversity within today’s the national voice of advocacy for the broad, world and the ages. That The Fa- historic Reform – a meaningful, partici- changing Jewish community. universalistic ideals of the Classical Reform ther of this family speaks to me, patory liturgy that appeals to both mind We are particularly committed to tradition. B.H. Levy, Jr is the Society’s founding and that like most children, I am and heart. This commitment embraces offering a warm, loving and uncondi- Board President. not always tuned in. Saying "I be- a primarily English language worship lieve in God" is easier than show- Service, enriched by the timeless ele- ing I believe in God, though I see ments of Hebrew texts and song that that His love for the Jewish people is complex and is evident in our symbolically link us to our past and to complex story of pain and healing, our fellow Jews throughout the world. sorrow and laughter, living and For us, what makes a worship experi- dying. I am more in touch with my ence truly “Jewish” is not its degree of Jewishness now than ever before Hebrew usage, but rather the ideals and and yet I still have no idea who values it refl ects. Classical Reform wor- God is or why he cares about us ship also embraces the role of inspiring so, but it's enough to provide me with a great deal of comfort. I like choral and instrumental music that being a Jew.” elevates the spirit and refl ects the high- est artistic standards; it draws on both Submit your answer for “What does it the great historic musical traditions mean to be Jewish” (100 words or less) that have been the distinctive heritage with a head shot to [email protected]. of the Reform synagogue, as well as the Savannah www.savj.org jewish news June 2011 Page 7 Savannah Jewish Youth Scholarships and Awards Announced The Savannah Jewish Federation and academic year. vey spent the majority of his life promot- If you would like more information as to the Jewish Educational Alliance have Henry Center, son of Leo Center and ing the importance of athletics in youth how the Savannah Jewish Federation and the announced the recipients of the college Miriam Center, died at the age of 15 and development. He felt that through Jewish Educational Alliance can help your and summer scholarships and the Har- never had the opportunity to attend col- athletics, a child learned the concepts teen or young adult or if you wish to make a vey Rubin Award. lege. He was an excellent student with of teamwork, self-discipline, leadership, contribution that would help to send more Jacob & Ida Ulman College a terrifi c sense of humor who loved the and sportsmanship. Likewise, Harvey Savannah Jewish teens and young adults to Scholarship JEA. His family established this fund in believed in helping the community, Israel or college, please contact the Savannah The Jacob and Ida Ulman College his memory. through involvement in JEA athletic Jewish Federation Executive Director, Adam Scholarship Fund is used to provide The Center family and the JEA family programs and supporting academic Solender, [email protected], or Benjamin Bloom, fi nancial assistance to college bound, are proud of Natalie’s and Phillip’s aca- achievement. This year’s award winner [email protected]. Or you may call them qualifi ed Jewish students. This year demic achievements and commitment is Louis Brody. at 355-8111. Rachel Brody, Phillip Sadler and Natalie to the Jewish people. The world today Eichelbaum received scholarships from presents us with many diffi cult chal- The letter Dalet begins the word: this fund. lenges. We know you will continue to Da’at The Ulmans believed strongly in use this opportunity to learn as much as —Knowledge providing for the future generations of you can so that you will be able to meet The Savannah Jewish Federation supports the our Savannah Jewish community and these challenges. Rambam Day School and the Shalom School, which their bequest makes it possible, year- Jewish Teen Summer Leadership provide Jewish education to the young Jews of the after-year, for young adults to have a Programming Grants Savannah area. To support Jewish education, little something extra to help with their The recipients of these grants; Aaron support the Savannah Jewish Federation. college expenses. Solender, Elliot Kooden, David Sokolin, ʣ Henry W. Center College and Allison Hagan all are rising ninth Scholarship Fund through twelfth graders. These grants The family of Henry W. Center and are offered through the Savannah Jew- the Jewish Educational Alliance are ish Federation to provide subsidy for pleased to inform the community that Summer Teen experiences that enhance Natalie Eichelbaum and Phillip Sadler Jewish identity and leadership amongst have been awarded grants from the JEA Jewish teens in Savannah. Henry W. Center College Scholarship Harvey Rubin Memorial Award Fund towards their college expenses This prestigious award was estab- 912-353-9533 at Bar Ilan University for the 2011-2012 lished in memory of Harvey Rubin. Har- Savannah Page 8 June 2011 jewish news www.savj.org Mazel Tov to the 2011 High School and College Graduates HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Elisheva Tamar ship Conference and ILTC Leadership Tech and major in Electrical and Com- Gordon Conference. He was a member of the puter Engineering. He attended the Louis Brody Hanna Sachs National Honors Society and received Hebrew Community School through Savannah Country Bais Yaakov Academic Achievement Awards in the eighth grade. Day School Social Studies, Language Arts and The daughter Rabbi Mathematics. Matthew plans to at- Emily Rubnitz The son of Law- Jeff and Shelley Gor- tend the University of Georgia in the Chatham Academy rence and Robin don, Elisheva was in fall. Matthew attended Rambam Day Brody, Louis played the school play for four years and was School from two-year through the The daughter of Lau- both football and on the yearbook committee. She was eighth grade and Hebrew High School rie and Jeffrey Rub- basketball where he was chosen for on the student council, choir head in from ninth through twelfth grades. nitz, Emily worked the Football Regional 3A All-Region the school play, received the Chesed at Dr. Christopher Second Team as a Linebacker and the and Service Award for all four years Amy Robinson Gall’s veterinary of- Basketball Regional 3A All-Region of high school. Elisheva was a member Kole fi ce in afternoons Honorable Mention. He was on the of Yachad and Chai Lifeline. She plans Savannah Arts during high school. She placed in Honor Roll and was Vice-President of to attend Touro College. Elisheva at- Academy several area horse shows and has been the Student Government. Louis was tended Rambam Day School. horseback riding since age six. Emily a BBYO member, volunteered with The daughter of Jeff plans to pursue a career as a veterinary the Special Olympics and was the Sarah Elise Hirsch and LeeAnn Kole, technician or as an equestrian veteri- Co-Chair of “Ping-Pong for Africa” (A Savannah Country Amy participated nary assistant. She attended Rambam program that raised money for aware- Day School in the History Club, Day School from pre-kindergarten ness for kids whose parents suffer from International Thespian Club and Stu- through third grade. AIDS in South Africa.) He plans to The daughter of Judy dent Council. She was Vice-President attend University of Georgia and at- and Greg Hirsch, of her Junior Class, winner of the Phillip Barney tended Rambam Day School. Sarah was on the school Shakespeare Monologue Con- Sadler volleyball and tennis test (2008), Dramatic Oral Interpreta- Richmond Hill Rachel Renee teams and on honor tion District Winner (2009), Intern for High School Brody roll and high honor roll through all of Garrison Magnet Program and the Sa- Saint Vincent’s high school, and was the 2010 Home- vannah Children’s Theatre (2010-2011) The son of Robyn Academy coming First Runner-Up. She was a and Director of the Junior Class show McDowell and Alan senior mentor to the freshman class, “Paper or Plastic.” Amy was a member Sadler, Phillip was The daughter of two-year Captain of the Savannah of the Savannah Children’s Theatre active in Junior Var- Jan Epstein and Country Day School Hornets for the Performance Ensemble for three years, sity and Varsity Baseball, the World Jerry Brody, Rachel Cure raising over $3,000 each year for docent at the Sorrell-Weed House, a Cultures Club and the Future Business participated in the the Susan G. Komen Savannah Race featured extra in Pempollar Produc- Leaders of America and was the Varsity Key Club, Environmental Club and for the Cure. Sarah was a BBYO mem- tion of Trumpet My Return, lead in SCAD Football Manager. He was a member of Swimming her junior and senior years. ber and received the Sima Radetsky Graduate fi lm Forever Lucy, performed BBYO and the President of David Finn She plans on attending East Georgia Memorial Award for Most Outstand- in over two dozen musicals and dra- Chapter #206 AZA (2010-2011), Beau College. Rachel attended Rambam ing New Member, attended weekly matic productions including leads in A to Wexler-Clark BBG, and a Jewish Day School from Pre-K through eighth the “Advanced Judaism” class at Con- Midsummer Night’s Dream, Rapunzel, Snow Ambassador to a Hopi Indian Reserva- grade. gregation Bnai Brith Jacob, was a Trad- White, Anything Goes, Our Town, Antigone tion as a part of IMPACT: Southwest ing Places and Habitat for Humanity and most recently, Pippin. She will be 2010. Phillip is planning to participate Natalie Eichelbaum volunteer, and counselor and lifeguard attending Shenandoah Conservatory in a Gap Year Israel experience pro- Islands High School for Horizon’s Summer Camp for low- to pursue a BFA in Theatre where she gram at Bar Ilan University in Israel. income campers. She will attend the hopes to also work on her creative He attended Rambam Day School from The daughter of University of Georgia where she plans writing and visual arts while attending two years old through the third grade. Katie and David to major in Psychology. Sarah attended college. After college she hopes to fi nd Eichelbaum, Natalie Rambam Day School from two-year full time work as an actress and novel- Sam Slotin was a member of through the eighth grade. ist. However, if all else fails, she hears Benedictine Military the Explorer Pro- they have great restaurants to work School gram, NCSY, Ronald Matthew Ryan at as a waitress right near Broadway. McDonald Teen Board, and played Klugman Amy attended Rambam Day School. The son of Susan soccer, softball and ran cross coun- Savannah Arts and Frank Slotin, try. She graduated from the Explorer Academy Noah Luskey Sam attained the Program and was a Vice-President of Savannah Country Day rank of captain in NCSY Savannah. Natalie is planning The son of Susan and the JROTC. He was to participate in a Gap Year Israel Danny Klugman, The son of Debby a member of BBYO experience program through NCSY at Matthew played and Barry Luskey, and NCSY. Sam will attend a Young Bar Ilan Univeristy in Israel and when and coached ice and Noah participated as Judea Year Course/Gap Year program she returns she will pursue a degree in in-line hockey, was a member of the the Photo Editor of in Israel beginning in the fall of 2011. pre-medicine at the College of Charles- Savannah Arts Academy Historical the school magazine, The following fall he plans to attend ton with the ultimate goal of becoming Society and the Future Business Lead- was on the school tennis team and Brevard College and intends to major a pediatric oncologist. She attended ers of America and volunteered with a the school math team. He was a par- in Wilderness Leadership and Ex- Rambam Day School for third, fourth, number of organizations such as Union ticipant of the Cum Laude Society, Na- periential Education. Sam attended seventh and eighth grades. Mission, Salvation Army, Youth Hock- tional Honor Society and received the Rambam Day School from two-year ey and Buckingham South. He served Rensselaer Medal Award. Noah was a through eighth grade. in a variety of leadership positions in member of BBYO and went to Camp BBYO including Regional Vice-Presi- Ramah Darom from sixth through dent, participated in CLTC Leader- twelfth grades. He will attend Georgia See page 9 Savannah www.savj.org jewish news Special JEA Monthly Supplement

JEA Donations (4/12/11-5/13/11) JEA Pool Opens ARKIN-CLARK GARDEN FUND In memory of Sylvan Byck In memory of Lewis Kooden for the Summer! In memory of Lorraine Lubar Fred & Nancie Clark th Sunday, May 29 —11 am In memory of Lewis Kooden In memory of Sylvan Byck Summer is almost here and with it, all that scorching heat! With Steven M. & Elizabeth R. Arkin the arrival of Memorial Day weekend comes the opening of the In honor of June Arkin’s birthday Karen & Marc Goodman JEA Outdoor Pool—a great place to relax, cool off, have fun and play games. There are health benefits, too. Swimming is an effec- JEA BUILDING FUND tive cardiovascular exercise that has virtually zero impact. It In memory of Sylvan Byck Lois Wooten builds endurance, improves muscle tone and strength, increases Levy Jewelers your heart rate and helps your body burn calories, all without put- Dr. & Mrs. Alan B. Kantsiper ting additional strain on your joints. Jerry Rogers/Thoroughbred Communications River Street Market Place Pool parties are a summer tradition at the JEA, and opening Coastal Heritage Society Brunson Heating & Air Conditioning weekend is no exception. Join us at the pool and start your sum- Barbara & Leon Aronson mer with a splash! Enjoy poolside music. Hotdogs and hamburg- Ann & Jack Sherrill ers will be for sale at the grill. Greet all your friends, work on your Mr. & Mrs. Sanders Corbit tan, get some exercise, play some water games or just cool off in Robert Shulman our amazing pool. It’s a great time for the entire family! J. Robert & Janet Myrick Kathy & Morris Palefsky The pool hours are as follows: Nancy & Leon Slotin Alice L. Steyaart Outdoor Indoor Bonnie & Ivan Bock Sue Robin & Bob Weinhauer

IECE Sunday 11am – 4pm Sunday 9am – 4pm Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Fagin Mon.–Thurs. 10am – 7:30pm Mon.–Thurs. 6am – 8:30pm Jeff Felser Friday 10 am – 4pm Friday 6am – 4pm Harold & Peggy Yellin Dr. Ismael & Cathy Montes Andres Montes Jerald & Carole Cohen Sally Krissman Cindy & Joe Edwards Karen & Marc Goodman Congratulations Arlene & Mike Steinfeldt

Andrea Charles Harris In honor Eugene & Jennifer Friedman’s anniversary Louis Brody Arthur Horovitz In honor of Toby Hollenberg Harvey Rubin Award In honor of Jane Kahn In honor of Harriet & Eric Meyerhoff Arlene & Allan Ratner Recipient 2011! In memory of Lewis Kooden Gale & David Hirsh The Harvey Rubin Award was established in Aaron & Esther Buchsbaum memory of Harvey Rubin, a warmly remembered member of Sa- In memory of Enzo Krahl vannah’s Jewish community. During his life Mr. Rubin was a Jane Kahn Aaron & Esther Buchsbaum strong athletic presence, both in his own activities and in his sup- In memory of Lorraine Lubar port of athletics, especially among our youth. Following his death Aaron & Esther Buchsbaum his family wanted to continue his support of young athletes and they established the Harvey Rubin Award. Recipients of the JEA GENERAL DONATIONS award must be strong both athletically and academically, and In memory of Sylvan Byck maintain an active involvement in the Jewish community. Merry & Richard Bodziner This year the honor goes to Louis Brody. Louis has grown up Helese & Dan Sandler Kaye & Don, LeeAnn & Jeff Kole in Savannah’s Jewish community, attending Rambam and being Fran Sussman active in his synagogue, BBYO, and the Jewish community in Toby Hollenberg general. Muriel & Murray Bono Louis has volunteered with the Special Olympics, Union Mis- Sarabel & Ross Stemer sion, Inner City Night Shelter, Buckingham South Nursing Home, Jill & Brad Strauss the Humane Society, and the Second Harvest Food Bank. He Cheryl & Ron Finger also organized and co-chaired a ping-pong tournament at Savan- In memory of Norton Melaver nah County Day School known as “Ping Pong for Africa” which Jill & Brad Strauss was designed to raise money and awareness for children in In memory of Enzo Krahl South Africa whose parents have suffered from AIDS. Ethyl Rosenzweig Frank & Thelma Hoffman Louis started participating in athletics at an early age through Cheryl & Ron Finger the JEA. As his skills progressed, he took his athletic career to Lifetouch Inc. JEWISH EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE ALLIANCE JEWISH EDUCATIONAL JEWISH EDUCATIONAL JEWISH EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE ALLIANCE JEWISH EDUCATIONAL JEWISH EDUCATIONAL ENTER the next level playing with the Jenkins Boys’ Club. Louis made Betty & Perry Jacobson the varsity teams (all 4 years) at Savannah Country Day school Knit Knock Knitting Group for basketball and football. Rod Campbell Louis has also achieved on the academic front. His high Elisabeth C. Mason school GPA is 4.0 (on a 4.0-point scale) and he has been on the Muriel Abram honor roll all four years of high school. Louis has taken many ad- In honor of Carole Cohen’s recovery vanced placement classes during his high school career as well. In memory of Loraine Lubar He plans on attending the University of Georgia next year. Our In honor of John Sullivan’s recovery In memory of Steven Steinert entire community joins in congratulating Louis on receiving the Muriel & Murray Bono Harvey Rubin Award and wishing him luck in the future. Donations continued on pg. 4

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The Israeli Scouts will put the “Spirit” in Spirit Week for Camp Savannah! June 22nd - 5:30 pm

As the school year comes to a close for 2011, this only means one thing for the JEA . . . It’s time for Camp Savannah! Each year the JEA runs a full summer program that thrills kids of all ages. Many of Need more fun before Camp starts? the favorites are returning this year including the Israeli Scouts. Enjoy swimming, sports, games, arts, a field trip Every year more than 60,000 high school seniors from Israel travel across North America as and much more! emissaries to various camp sites. In their visit they spend a full day at camp, sharing their lives in Israel through song, dance, art and story. Ages: 3y—8th grade th Dates: June 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 & 10 Each teen in the Friendship Caravan (consisting of 5 male and 5 female Tzofim) is a member of the 60,000 member-strong Tzofim (Israel Scouts) Movement which in turn, is part of the International Cost: $30/day for Members Scouting movement. The Tzofim Movement is the only non-political and non-sectarian youth $40/day for Non Members

movement in Israel. Everyone in the Tzofim Summer Delegation has gone through extensive For more information, call DJ @ (912) 323-9996 interviews and a rigorous selection process. Each Delegate must exhibit leadership capabilities, a or email [email protected]. high level of scouting and extensive knowledge of Israeli and Jewish history. They must also be fluent in English and have strong communication skills.

This year the Israeli Scouts will return to Camp Savannah on June 22nd, 2011, to spend the day with the campers. They will enthrall us with songs, dance, games and much, much, more. At 5:30 pm that evening, the Scouts will put on a show for the community, followed by a Bar-B-Q, where we can all meet and greet the Caravan members. Savannah www.savj.org jewish news Special JEA Monthly Supplement How to Read a Food Label

What's New About The Food Nutrition Label on fat, you can eat more carbohydrates. the Label? Carbohydrates are in foods like bread, 1.Title: When you see the title "Nutrition potatoes, fruits and vegetables. Choose It’s Simple. Healthy Facts," you know this is the current these often! They give you nutrients and eating has never been information label approved by the Food and energy. easier, thanks to the new Drug Administration. nutrition label. Here’s the 10. Dietary Fiber: Grandmother called it good news: 2. Serving Size: Is your serving the same "roughage," but her advice to eat more is still size as the one on the label? If you eat up-to-date! That goes for both soluble and • Most foods in the double the serving size listed, you need to insoluble kinds of dietary fiber. Fruits, Stephanie Johnson, grocery store must now double the nutrient and calorie values. If you vegetables, whole-grain foods, beans and HPER Director have a nutrition label and eat one-half the serving size shown here, cut peas are all good sources and can help an ingredient list. the nutrient and calorie values in half. reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.

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To Make Health Claims About... The Food Must Be... Heart Disease and Fats Low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol Blood Pressure and Sodium Low in sodium Heart Disease A fruit, vegetable or grain product low in fat, Saturated fat and cholesterol, that contains at least 0.6 gram soluble fiber, without fortification, per serving Savannah Special JEA Monthly Supplement jewish news www.savj.org

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Art at the JEA JEA GENERAL DONATIONS Cont. In memory of Anne Picker Beth & Steven Roth

JACK & MIRIAM LEVY CONCERT FUND In memory of Sylvan Byck Marilyn Cranman

RAYMOND & MORRIS ROSEN MEMORIAL FUND In memory of Sylvan Byck In memory of Edith Sloan Jeffrey & Laurie Rubnitz

HARVEY RUBIN MEMORIAL FUND In memory of Mrs. Esta A. Asher Bernice Elman, Patrick & Brenda Salter In memory of Lewis Kooden In memory of Esta Asher In honor of Bernice Elman’s birthday Play Time Someone to Lean On Amy Victor & Elise Shernoff In honor of Abram Rubin’s birthday Allen Shensky June Artist—Edward Jones In honor of Judge Ronald Ginsberg’s retirement Brenda Elman Salter, Patrick Salter & All the wood that I carve is recycled from trees that have fallen or had to be taken down. The cedar Mrs. Elman that I've carved is from sign or fence post. Hug a tree; feel its energy. JEA FITNESS FUND My name is Edward Richard Jones and I’m working hard at being an artist. I work as a regional In memory of Sylvan Byck maintenance supervisor for five apartment complexes. What I want to be doing is art full time. I’ve Mike Stapen studied art, metal smiting and design at Rhode Island College and worked as a jewelry designer. I BERTHA & HYMAN KANTER YOUNG AT HEART left the jewelry business because my head was going to explode. I was the only designer for the FUND company and they seemed to suck the creativity out of me. I still make and sell jewelry, but I have to In memory of Lewis Kooden really be in the mood for sterling silver to be creative. What I work hard to do and think about is Regina Platock carving wood. The wood that I use for my art is recycled wood. That is, it is from trees that have In memory of Lewis Kooden fallen or had to be taken down. I also use cedar fence or sign post. I love to work with the figure and In memory of Sylvan Byck that is what I carve the most. I also love to work with geometric shapes in wood as well as in my In memory of Esta Asher jewelry designs. Last year I had my first One Man Show at Savannah State University. The show Sally & Steve Greenberg was even more than I expected; a great show. HENRY W. CENTER COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Last year, I had an abbreviated one-man show at the JEA and it was so successful, we’re doing it FUND again! In memory of Sylvan Byck In memory of Lt. Col. Kent Crenshaw Artwork available for viewing June 1-30, 2011 In memory of Lewis Kooden In memory of Norio Center Reception June 5, 2011, 12-2 pm Tony Center

The JEA would like to thank our members. Without your membership and New JEA Members support, we would not be able to offer all the services that we do. Our members are our most important asset! (New Members as of 4/8/11-5/13/11)

Corey Altman Tiffany Cain Keeley Haysman Michael & Reshma Johnson Mark Boyd Jeffrey Felser Renee Hissam Arnand & Hemlata Morar James Brinson Andrea Guttin Chester Jackson Stephen & Kimberly Templeton

June 2011

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday May 29 30 Memorial Day 31 June 1 Yom Yerushalayim 2 3 4 JEA Pool Opens– 11 am JEA Fitness open 9 am-5 RDS Graduation– 7 pm pm

5 JEA Art Gallery 6 7 Erev Shavuot 8 Shavuot 9 Shavuot 10 11 Reception– 12 pm JEA Closes at 5 pm JEA Closed JEA Closed PJ Library Pool Party– 11 am

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Camp Savannah Meet-n- Greet– 1 pm

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June 2011 June 2011 Father’s Day Pool Event– Israeli Scouts– 5:30 pm 11 am Caravan Bar-B-Q– 6 pm

26 27 28 29 30 July 1 2 Savannah www.savj.org jewish news June 2011 Page 9 Mazel Tov to the 2011 High School and College Graduates COLLEGE GRADUATES of Columbia University Quiz Bowl. Halle Michelle terWorld Books and Dawgs for Israel. Sara was on the Dean’s List and the Rubnitz Beth graduated summa cum laude, was Alexa Cohen recipient of the Saint Agatha-Muriel College of Charleston a member in Phi Beta Kappa, Blue Key Savannah College of Art Bowden Memorial Prize for superior Honor Society, Charter Scholar and and Design profi ciency in the study of Medieval The daughter of Lau- a Who’s Who Among Students in Literature. The summer after her fresh- rie and Jeffrey Rub- American Universities and Colleges. The daughter of man year she received a full scholar- nitz, Halle graduated She plans on pursuing a career in social Ruth and George ship from Columbia to study at Freie from the College of justice non-profi t work and/or public Cohen, Alexa gradu- Universität in Berlin. She also was a Charleston with a degree in Arts Man- policy. Beth attended Rambam Day ated from Savan- four-year recipient of the Screen Ac- agement and a minor in Studio Art. She School from two years through the nah College of Art and Design with a tors Guild’s John L. Dales Scholarship participated in Charleston Student eighth grade. degree in Fine Arts studying Motion and Wells Fargo’s Judge William F. Advocates for the Arts, the Jewish Stu- Media Design. During college, she Cooper Scholarship. Also, during the dent Union and the Visual Arts Club. Tarryn Sandler was in the SCAD swing dance club school year, she worked at ABC Day- Halle was the Marketing Director for College of Charleston for four years, the Motion Media Club time, NBC’s “Kings,” and RDF Media the Visual Arts Club, Secretary of the and in 2010 had a summer internship USA, a production company. Sara con- Visual Arts Club and Outstanding The daughter of at Jump (motion graphics) in Atlanta. tinued to work in the summer as a pro- Arts Management Student, Faculty Helese and Dan She made the Dean’s List and was the duction assistant on the fi lms The Last Nominated and Awarded in 2011. Halle Sandler, Tarryn grad- Treasurer and an Offi cer of the SCAD Song and Mean Girls 2 and on The Food was a volunteer with YoArt Project uated Cum Laude Swing Dance Club. Alexa plans on pur- Network’s “Chopped” and BRAVO’s and an intern with SCOOP Studios from the College suing a career in motion graphics and “Rocco’s Dinner Party.” If she does and Halsey Institute of Contemporary of Charleston with the arts while continuing her food blog not receive any job offers she’ll return Art. She is currently the Media Rela- degrees in Studio Art and Psychology. and online jewelry store. She hopes to to Savannah and work to complete a tions Assistant in the Marketing and She was a inducted into the National be located near a huge swing dance Master’s degree at Savannah College of Public Relations Department of Spo- Psychology Honor Society and at- scene and you can keep up with her Art and Design. She also is planning to leto Festival USA, America’s premier tended a mini-semester in Poland and at alexagcohen.com. Alexa attended apply to the University of York’s Cen- international performing arts festival. Germany studying the Holocaust. Tar- Rambam Day School from kinder- tre for Medieval Studies in a couple of Following the festival, Halle is inter- ryn participated in Hillel at the College garten through sixth grade and she years to continue work on her thesis, ested in continuing to pursue opportu- of Charleston and is hoping to pursue a attended Shalom School from seventh which discussed Sir Thomas Malory’s nities in the non-profi t arts world. Her Master’s degree in Art Therapy. She at- through tenth grade. Le Morte Darthur as a commentary on long-term career goal and mission is tended Rambam Day School from two the Wars of the Roses. Ultimately, to create connections between people year through the eighth grade. Sara Hofstein however, Sara wants to become a fi lm and arts. She attended Rambam Day Barnard College of producer or an executive at a studio. School from pre-kindergarten through Karli Zuckerman Columbia University eighth grade. University of Georgia Shira Malka The daughter of Gordon Beth Sadler The daughter of Marian and Michael Long Island University, University of Georgia Elaine and Joel Hofstein, Sara grad- Brooklyn Campus Zuckerman, Karli uated from Barnard The daughter of Jodi volunteered at the College of Columbia University with The daughter of Rab- and Kenneth Sadler, Sexual Assault a degree in Medieval and Renaissance bi Jeffrey and Shelley Beth graduated from Hotline, the Boys and Girls Club and Studies. During college, she worked at Gordon, Shira gradu- the University of with the Oasis Catolico. She gradu- the Columbia Daily Spectator; she was an ated with a degree in Nursing from Long Georgia with de- ated Magna Cum Laude. Karli plans Associate A&E Editor, a Staff Writer, Island University, Brooklyn Campus. grees in History and to pursue a Ph.D. in School Psychol- and a Senior Staff Blogger. Sara was Shira served as President of the school’s Sociology. During college, she partici- ogy at Teachers College at Columbia also the TV Editor at The Eye, Colum- chapter of the National Student Nurse’s pated in HandsOn Northeast Georgia, University in New York City to be a bia’s weekend arts magazine. She was Association. She plans on furthering her Athens Clark County Mentoring practicing Clinical Psychologist. She elected to Full Membership of the education by attending a Master’s level Program, Friends for Life Mentoring, attended Rambam Day School from Philolexian Society and later became nursing program. Shira attended Ram- Washington Semester Program, Sigma third through fi fth grades and the Sha- its Keeper of the Halls. In her sopho- bam Day School from Kindergarten Delta Tau, Maimonides Jewish Leaders lom School from sixth through eighth more year she served as Vice President through eighth grade. Fellowship, Invisible Children, Bet- grades.

Mazel Tov to Congregation Mickve Israel! 2011 Recipients of the Irving J. Fain Award For Backpack Buddies Program

The Fain Awards were established in 1983 to honor those Reform congregations across North America and URJ camps whose work in the area of social justice proves exemplary in ac- tivities designed to l'taken et ha'olam, to mend the world. The award was presented at the Religious Action Center’s Consultation on Conscience held by the Religious Action Center in Washington, D.C., May 1-3. Pictured left to right are: Mark Pelavin, Associate Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism; Cheryl Guttman, M.D., Chair, Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism; Norman Hirsch, Chairman, Social Action, Congregation Mickve Israel; Toby Hollenberg, Vice-President, Congregation Mickve Israel; Julie Hirsch, former Para-Rabbinic Fellow, Congregation Mickve Israel Savannah Page 10 June 2011 jewish news www.savj.org

The Savannah Jewish Federation proudly provides space for a half-page ad to each local congregation in each issue of the Savannah Jewish News.

AGUDATH ANNUAL CRUISE RAFFLE & DINNER ACHIM SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2011 @ 7:00 P.M.

The grand prize winner will be able to choose from many cruise destinations of their choice by Oceania Cruises or they can choose $5000 cash.

The tickets are only $125 each or you can purchase 3 for $250 Tickets include a fun “Summer Spectacular” dinner for 2, open bar and other prizes.

Only 500 Tickets will be sold

**To Purchase your ticket(s) please call the Synagogue office at 352-4737 or you can come by, our address is 9 Lee Boulevard**

278th Anniversary & Honoring of Confirmands Savannah www.savj.org jewish news June 2011 Page 11 Four Questions for It’s A Funny Thing By Melinda Stein a crime to ask for the Rest of the Year her help in getting John Young Seen in a newspaper under Birth your mother some Notices: grandchildren? and Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob Head Custodian “Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Rosenbloom The perfect place announce the birth of their son, Dr. for yentas to fi nally Jonathan Rosenbloom.” meddle in their kids’ 1. What’s most rewarding about 3. Working in a Jewish house of wor- love lives. working for Congregation Bnai Brith ship, what’s the most challenging Jewish parents have high expecta- A young man Jacob? part of the job for you? tions and hopes for their offspring, not calls his mother Melinda Stein only in terms of profession but also and announces The most rewarding part about The most challenging part of the when it comes to fi nding an appropri- he’s met the girl working for Congregation Bnai Brith job is getting the teaching congrega- ate mate. of his dreams. Just for fun, he says, he’ll Jacob is feeling and experiencing the tion to communicate about important A young Jewish woman returned bring three young women home and love of the people as they conduct their holidays. from several years in the Peace Corps Mama can try to guess which of the worship on Shabbat and on the High in Africa. “Mama,” she says excitedly, candidates is his beloved. Holy Days. 4. You’ve been there for a number “I’m engaged, and I want you to meet Mama chats with each girl and of years; what have you learned that my fi ancé.” then announces, “The middle one, the 2. What’s the funniest thing that you want to share with our readers? In walks a man wearing native attire, redhead, is the one you’re planning to ever happened to you at work? a massive headdress, a bone through marry.” From my time spent working for his nose, and holding bags of strange- “Right! Mom, how did you know?” One of the funniest things that has Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob, I’ve smelling roots. “Because she was the one I really ever happened was the one time we learned to love the Torah for G-d. Mother exclaims, “Oh, no! Daughter, couldn’t stand!” had to call the Bomb Squad to come you weren’t listening . . . what I always A Jewish mother’s doorbell rings, and investigate a suspicious package. told you was, marry a rich doctor!” and it’s her son standing next to a It turns out that after they blew up young woman and two older folks, all the package that it was a case of me- _Jewish romance today commonly in Native American garb. zuzahs. begins over the Internet. Websites “Mom, I want you to meet the girl I that act as online matchmakers include want to marry, and her parents. This For Babies & Children JDate, Frumster, and Jewishcafe. The is Singing Dove, and her father Run- Fashions, Toys, newest site is called, JMOM: Jewish ning Bull, and her mother Laughing Nursery Furniture, Gifts Matchmaking Mom’s Way. The mothers Sparrow.” (912) 352-0906 connect to one another to fi nd their Mama says, “So nice to meet all of 4511 Habersham St. child’s Mr. or Ms. Right. The website you – Singing Dove, Running Bull, Savannah, GA 31405 poses such irrefutable logic as; is it such Laughing Sparrow. I’m Sitting Shiva.”

CONGREGATION BNAI BRITH JACOB

Our Installation Dinner for our new officers will take place on Sunday, June 12th. The cost will be $15.00 per person. Please contact the B. B. Jacob office - 354.7721 - for further information. Following is the list of our new Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob Officers and Board Members:

President— Jerry Portman 1st Vice President— Robert Bono 2nd Vice President— Frank Slotin Financial Secretary— Jeffrey Rubnitz Treasurer— Jay Epstein Recording Secretary— Andy Kramer Honorary Trustee— Maier Rabhan

Board Members: Reuben Formey Joe Goldstein Chaim Rabhan Andrea Silverman Tzvi Slatus Stephen Bernstein Judge Michael Karpf Gil Kreisel Barbara Schwartz Brad Strauss Edward Gold Sheryl Horwitz Joey Rosen Harvey Rosenzweig Julian Weitz Dr. Richard Bodziner Steven Kaplan Joel Rotkow Steven Safer Cary Shoob Ex-Officio: Rabbi Avigdor Slatus, Hymie Epstein, Elissa Freedman Savannah Page 12 June 2011 jewish news www.savj.org Rambam Happenings Stay In Touch Rambam and the JEA are still Pre-K celebrated As summer is here and school ends, been there”. Even working diligently to collaborate our Mother’s Day by I wish that we’ll look for chances to Valley Forge has efforts on behalf of an ECE preschool dressing their make this special time another spiritu- Jewish heroes, just program. All those involved deserve a Mommies in pret- ally growing experience and fi nd ways look for them. big applause for their time, effort and ty, fl ower hats that to show different aspects of our Juda- Summer is a concern for the Jewish community. they made. They ism to our children. great time for read- Rambam is busy as we approach sang songs to their Summer offers opportunities to do ing. Add books of the end of the school year. The 8th Mommies and then so many things that can be both enjoy- Jewish content grade with the assistance of other presented to them Ester Rabhan, able and meaningful. It could be going to the reading list Eva Locker, middle school students presented the a beautiful fl ower Principal of to new places or pursuing activities we (characters like Principal of play, Cinder-Ella. It was a spin on the pot. Rambam Day School did not have time for during the year. Sammy Spider can- Shalom School original version of Cinderella, only in All of Pre-School Arranging the family albums and add- not be trusted to be this play it was a young man that was enjoyed their Pesach vacation and were ing new pictures to the collection is a by themselves all summer!). being mistreated. We had a wonderful thrilled to share all of their wonderful good example. We Jews value our his- Summer can also be a time for ac- turn out, over a 150 people in the audi- Pesach projects with their families. The tory and, more importantly, its trans- quiring new skills. Learn how to read ence and about 15 volunteers, among older children also took home projects mission. Take time with your children Hebrew and let your child have a which we even had a grandparent. It and Torah thoughts to share at the to acquire or recall your family history turn at being your teacher; learn how was smashing success and the reviews seder. through stories, pictures and artifacts. to chant Torah, or just learn a new were terrifi c. The 7th & 8th graders made a Holo- Often getting their version of our blessing. And because arts and crafts May 11th our girls’ choir (grades one caust presentation to Savannah Chris- memories can be so surprising. are inevitable when you have kids at through four) performed with the as- tian’s 5th grade class. The students Many of us will be traveling this sum- home, make sure to include a Jewish sistance of our recorder group. The showed a power point and explained mer. Our journeys will take us to places ritual object in some of your projects choir was under the direction of Peshy each picture depicted on the power in our region, in the United States and -we can never have enough Shabbat Russ, our 2y, 3y and 4y Judaic teacher point. The children were very informa- perhaps around the world. Jewish life candlesticks! and the recorder group was under the tive and not at all intimated by all the is present nearly everywhere. Look for Most important of all: let them show direction of Kerith Earlix, a member questions. They were however, disap- synagogues in the places you’ll be pass- off! When sharing a Friday dinner with of the Jewish community. The perfor- pointed that most of the questions ing through. Show your children that the grandparents or the cousins visiting mance was well attended and abso- were about the Rambam students Jews live everywhere and that Friday from Ohio, let your children help with lutely very much enjoyed. being Jewish and not about the Ho- night services are not that different, the Kiddush or the HaMotzi! Nothing Gershon, our community shaliach locaust. They were quite comfortable even if in China. Or even look for the better than a Grandpas’ praises to keep visited with the preschool children answering the questions and I and neighborhood Jewish grocery store: I them going. to teach them all about Israel so they Mrs. Wright (the assistant principal, promise you’ll get a lot of information Summer offers days fi lled with op- could enrich their celebration of Yom responsible for setting up the visit) about the local Jewish “folklore” in portunity to include a Jewish compo- Haatzmaut. Gershon handed out interjected very little. I have included there! nent to almost any situation. Let’s look Israeli fl ags, played Israeli music and a letter from the 5th grade teacher at Historical sites are another source for them and let’s stay in touch! the children marched around. Gershon Savannah Christian; to access our history and legacy. Your Wishing you a fantastically Jewish also taught the children some Hebrew Loring, the power point presentation today child might learn about it in his school summer. words and showed them pictures of was spot on. Our class really enjoyed it and books, but nothing is more rewarding Eva Locker Israel. wanted more of it. I think we should keep it than being able to say “I know, I’ve Rambam’s PTO, the week of May this way every year. BUT, next year I’ll try st, 1 celebrated Teacher’s Appreciation to do better about getting y’all here sooner to Larry Homansky Week. They showered the staff with present to us so we have longer for Q & A. Condolences Who died on May 10, 2011. food, gifts and a great fi nale of the PTO It was so good to see you. We express our sympathy to the families of: president, Wendy Cohen gathering Angie Enzo Krahl He is survived by his wife, Anita Joyce all the students and teachers together Great things are happening at Ram- Who died on April 28, 2011. Goldman Homansky; one son, Eric (Kristy) expressing appreciation to all the staff bam. Please feel free to come by and see Homansky of Smyrna, GA; one grandson, and reading a poem that certainly for yourself. He is survived by his wife, Anne Krahl; Benjamin Noah Homansky; one sister, boost the staff’s ego and sense of ac- Perception is often a misperception of reality. one son, Edward; one daughter, Katherine Bette (Jack) Homansky Kaye of Boynton complishment. (Thom) Thacker; and two grandchildren, Beach, FL; and many loving nieces, neph- Emma and Nina Thacker. ews and cousins.

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Vital Statistics MAZEL TOV – Walter Jospin, son of Sam & Sara Jospin, was named to the 2011 edition of Who’s Who of Mergers & Acquisition Lawyers. He is an attorney with Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP.

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We couldn’t do it without them! Help us thank our advertisers — Please support their businesses! Savannah www.savj.org jewish news June 2011 Page 13 The Savannah Jewish Federation Gratefully Thanks Our Contributors SJF/JFNA 2011 CAMPAIGN RALPH & PAULINE In memory of Chaim Melamed MATT KLUGMAN B’NAI In memory of Sylvan Byck TENENBAUM FUND FOR Carmela Aliffi & SVA TZEDEK FUND In memory of Abe Klugman SOCIAL SERVICES Holocaust Class In memory of Sylvan Byck Linda & Michael Zoller In honor of Linda & Michael Zoller Judy & Greg Hirsch & Marjorie Gordon In memory of Sylvan Byck Zelda & Sheldon Family Doris Klugman Danny & Cathy Nagelberg Tenenbaum Robin Thompson In memory of Abe Klugman In memory of Lewis Kooden Jean & Julian Weitz JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES DAVID & MERLE HORWITZ Joe & Vera Hoffman FUND FUND FOR ISRAEL OVERSEAS MADELINE LEFFLER B’NAI In memory of Basil Lukin NEEDS ALLAN & ARLENE RATNER TZEDEK FUND Henrietta Victor In honor of 120 years FAMILY FUND In memory of Sylvan Byck In memory of Sylvan Byck Merry & Richard Bodziner In memory of Lorraine Lubar Matiel Leffl er Charlotte & Harold Black In memory of Becky Cohen’s Mr. & Mrs. Leonard SHALVA FUND mother AMELIA BEATRICE Kantziper In honor of Simcha Sher Arlene & Allan Ratner EICHHOLZ & CAROLINE In memory of Norton Melaver granddaughter of Gail Rosenzweig MARGARET EICHHOLZ B’NAI Harold & Peggy Yellin Mary & Ernie Friedman ED & LINDA WEXLER FAMILY TZEDEK PHILANTHROPIC In honor of Ernie Friedman’s 80th CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FUND Birthday LISA & DANNY KAMINSKY In memory of Sylvan Byck In memory of Sylvan Byck Harold & Peggy Yellin HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL AND In memory of Norton Melaver Charles & Lynda Furchgott In honor of Linda & Michael Zoller EDUCATIONAL FUND Robin Wexler, Larry Wexler, Sharon & Moises Paz Zelda & Sheldon Tenenbaum In memory of Dr. Enzo Krahl Marcie & Kevin Copeland Mr. & Mrs. Louis H. Lipsitz In honor of Jerry Kaminsky Lisa & Danny Kaminsky & Children In memory of Lewis Kooden Joe & Vera Hoffman LAWRENCE KONTER & In memory of Lorraine Lubar Sharon & Moises Paz BERTRAM WEILAND JEWISH JANE AND BUDDY KAHN In memory of Sylvan Byck CULTURAL ARTS FUND GENERAL FUND Sara & Sam Jospin In honor of Harriet Konter In memory of Lorraine Kahn Lubar In memory of Dr. Enzo Krahl Linda Myers & Gary Jane Kahn Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Udinsky Kantziper In memory of Basil Lukin Harriet Konter

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Why Wait, Do it Now! Savannah Page 14 June 2011 jewish news www.savj.org Coronation Chicken Salad from Gefi lte Girl Chai y’all! serves) The Royal Wedding got me thinking juice of 1/2 lemon of one of my favorite salads, Coronation salt and pepper to Chicken. It was originally prepared for taste the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, and is still frequently served Combine all at British high tea (along with scones, ingredients and re- smoked salmon, little cakes and crust- frigerate. Gefi lte Girl Elizabeth Hale less tea sandwiches.) I got to know this One Gift to Jewish Family Services, dish at one of my favorite pubs, The 4 boneless and skin- A Lifetime of Support for the Blue Anchor, in Delray Beach, Florida. less chicken breasts- boiled, chilled They serve it with greens, fresh fruit and diced Savannah Jewish Community and extra mango chutney on the side. 1/2 red onion, fi ne dice It is delish! My version of Coronation 1/2 stalk celery fi ne dice A community supporter who chooses to remain anonymous Chicken is a bit different from the 1/4 cup currants has established original given to the Queen- which 1/4 cup sliced almonds The Tikvah Fund included sherry, red wine, bay leaf, 1/2 granny smith apple, diced in support of the Savannah Jewish Federation’s tomato paste, etc. I prefer this lighter Jewish Family Services efforts. and fresher version, and I suspect that Combine all ingredients and then you will to. coat with the dressing. Season with Tikvah, meaning Hope, will provide funding in perpetuity for the social salt and pepper. Serve at your own high service needs of the community including rent/mortgage assistance, Ko- CORONATION CHICKEN SALAD tea, or just keep in the fridge for a snack sher meals, case management, prescription medicines, clothing and other For the dressing: after a day at Tybee! Cheerio! daily necessities for those who are unable to attend to themselves in times 1/2 cup mayonnaise of need. 1 Tbs. curry powder (adjust it to your Elizabeth Hale Ratner is a proud Savannah The Challenge taste) resident and member of Congregation Mickve The fund’s creators have generously issued a challenge to the com- 2 Tbs. mango chutney (if you can’t Israel. Visit her website at savannahcitycater munity to participate in the creation of the Tikvah Fund. For every fi nd it, substitute peach or apricot pre- ing.com. dollar donated to the fund by members of the community (up to a total of $20,000 , the fund’s creators will match the donations dollar for dollar!

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BBQDinnerattheJEA WatchtheeNewsandthe July/Augustissuefordetails Savannah www.savj.org jewish news June 2011 Page 15 “Welcome Home” – Allocations...... continued from pg 1 So, even though I was only fi ve when the song was written, the words have “I hope that more new and A Journey to Israel personal meaning for me as Chair of the enthusiastic people become campaign. “In this world of over-rated By Kevin Richman involved, understanding the pleasures, of under-rated treasures, I’m so glad there is you.” These words are importance of the Federation “Welcome Home, we’ve been wait- sent from me to you, thanking each of and realizing that they can abso- ing for you for over 2,000 years.” These you for your gift, your hard work, and were the fi rst words spoken to us by lutely make a difference.” your being a part of the process of help- our guide as 35 soon-to-be friends ing Savannah’s Jewish community suc- from across the USA settled into a bus ceed. I think you are extraordinary,”” tion Committee (JDC), and Birthright which would be our means of trans- said Sherry Dolgoff about her Annual Israel., , portation across Israel for the next 10 Campaign experience. Linda Zoller, President of the Savan- days. The journey would be a blur of During this year’s allocations meet- nah Jewish Federation, “Allocations is joy, adventure, spirituality, bonding, ings in early May, many organizations always a challenging process but in a and exhaustion as we trekked from the came before the committee to present year that we had $780,590 in requests northern border with Lebanon to Jeru- their organization’s successes from the and only $575,066 to meet all the re- salem, Tel Aviv, Masada, the Red Sea, past year and their anticipated upcom- quests it was extremely diffi cult We and much more. Since returning, I’ve ing needs. were not able to fund over $200,00 been asked the same question: What In addition to learning about our in legitimate needs, which was very was your favorite part? Kevin Richman local organizations and communal troubling. The Allocations committee I have thought about this question needs, the committee heard a presenta- did a fabulous job making the hard a lot. My favorite part wasn’t fl oat- tion from our Jewish Agency for Israel decisions. I applaud them.” ing in the Red Sea, hiking Masada, to recreate that feeling of community, I (JAFI) Regional Representative, Yael Allocable funds are determined by bonding with our 8 Israeli soldiers, want to feel – home. Shmookler. She explained the history taking the amount of pledges received partying with new friends, putting I encourage anyone between the of JAFI, described its programs, and during the campaign and subtracting a my face against the Western Wall on ages of 18-26 that qualifi es to go on how lives are touched by those pro- percentage for bad debt. Then, the Fed- Shabbat with joyous singing echoing Birthright. There are programs for grams. For instance, within the past eration budget for the upcoming year through the night, or the emotions of everyone that provide unique experi- few years and the year coming up, nine is subtracted, incidental donations the Holocaust museum Yad Vashem. ences and perspectives that you can individuals from Savannah will have made to SJF over the year are added My favorite part was simply a feeling; read more about here: http://www.bir been on a MASA Gap Year program. in, and any Federation budget savings a feeling of community. I have had the thrightisrael.com. More importantly, I MASA programs are six months to a from the previous year also are added. wonderful ability to travel around the encourage everyone to get involved and year in length, where individuals live (Federation does not roll over unused world, but this was the fi rst time I have help create your own Jewish commu- and learn in Israel studying a variety budgeted dollars into the next budget; traveled half way across the world, nity, no matter where you are or how of topics and have life changing Jewish instead, the dollars go back into the and felt absolutely accepted. Walk- active the current community. Create and Israeli experiences. community the next year.) Budget sav- ing the streets of Jerusalem, I made your own home. With the 2011 Savannah Jewish ings usually come from salaries saved eye contact with an old man passing Kevin Richman is 26 years old and living in Federation Annual Campaign results when personnel positions are vacant. by. Limited by my lack of Hebrew in Arlington, Virginia, where he works for The down from the previous year, diffi cult Federation’s is a bare-bones budget. which to communicate, I smiled and General Services Administration, a federal allocation decisions had to be made. Even though the allocations process simply waved hello. He looked back at government agency, as a Market Analyst do- With a shortfall of funds raised, the has come to a conclusion, there’s still a me, smiled and simply said in his best ing communications, marketing, and research. Allocations Committee agreed upon huge need in our community and time English, “Shabbat Shalom, welcome to Kevin Richman is the godson and nephew a fi fteen percent reduction from last to give. Please consider the possibility Israel.” of Allan and Arlene Ratner. He is the son of year’s allocations across all organiza- of what more can be done if you donate I cannot fully explain that feeling. Arlene’s’ brother Steven, and his wife Regina tions except for Israel and Overseas. or increase your 2011 gift. For more in- The feeling of curiosity, wonder, blind Kraus Richman. Regina’s parents were Ester The Israel and Overseas allocation formation about the Savannah Jewish acceptance and understanding, and & Jerry Kraus, both Holocaust survivors, comprised about twenty-eight percent Federation, to make a gift or increase connection all revolving around one and all resided in Savannah. Kevin has vis- of the allocable dollars, an increase a gift, please contact Adam Solender, central theme – Judaism. I was not ul- ited Savannah every year since he was born. from the previous year’s campaign. It [email protected] or Benjamin Bloom, tra-religious before this trip and am not If you want to contact Kevin directly with any includes Savannah’s “core” allocation [email protected] or by phone now since my return, but I have gone questions or comments, please e-mail him at to the Jewish Federations of North at 912-355-8111. Also, you may visit or to Shabbat services since returning [email protected]. Birthright Israel is a America, distributed on our behalf to make a donation through our website, and searched for young professionals’ recipient of grants from the Savannah Jewish the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) www.savj.org. events for Jews in the DC area. I want Federation. the American Jewish Joint Distribu-

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PJ Library Goes to the Ballpark What does summer remind us of? America’s Pastime— Baseball! Sunday, June 12th RSVP to Benjamin by Thursday, June 9th. 4:45pm—Meet at stadium flag We want to know who to expect. poles for a bring-your-own picnic Email him, [email protected] pre-game dinner in Daffin Park. Tix: $7 for adults 6:05pm—Game Time $5 for kids (ages 3-12) Meet Gnate the Gnat! Run the bases after the game!

Volunteer Opportunities with the Jewish Educational Alliance and Savannah Jewish Federation

Wanted: People with Open Hearts Who Want to Help by Serving the Savannah Jewish Community

Thursday Senior Lunch - There are volunteer opportunities to help with Senior Luncheons including greeting, taking payments, assisting with serving and providing company to our wonderful seniors. No previous experience necessary, just a desire to help. Thursdays from 11:30-1:30. If you are able to assist please contact Benjamin Bloom at [email protected] or by phone, 355-8111.

Publications Committee - Are you an ideas person? Interested in writing occasionally? The SJF Publications Committee which publishes the Savannah Jewish News is looking to add new members. The Committee meets once a month to critique the past edition and make plans for upcoming issues. We'd love some individuals who would occasionally write for the paper. Whatever your interest in the paper, we can accommodate you. Contact Lynn Levine by email, [email protected] or Benjamin Bloom by email, [email protected] or call 355-8111 for volunteer details. Control Desk Volunteers - JEA Health & Wellness Department is looking for volunteers to man the Control Desk entering the Health & Wellness facilities. Volunteers would be greeting members, checking membership cards, distributing equipment (basketballs, yoga mats, etc), Opportunities are available six days a week with 2-4 hour shifts. No lifting or physical exertion. Contact Stephanie Johnson at 355-8111 or [email protected].

Youth Sports Coaches - Within the Youth Sports Department, we are always looking for Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Score Keepers. If you have an ambition to make a difference in a child's life, then this is a great place to start. Contact Stephanie Johnson at 355-8111. Administrative Assistance - From time to time the JEA and Federation have need for volunteers to help with campaign adminis- trative functions, labeling the Savannah Jewish News for mailing, filing in the Finance department, etc. If you have a few hours to give from time to time, contact Office Administrator, Vicky Lunick at 355-8111 or [email protected].