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Subscribe today! INSIDE [email protected] Quick Look 2 Federation News 6-7 Dallas Doings Make ‘em laugh 8 Around the Town 9 Jewish Foode Program based on Golman’s book 10 Post Pics will benet J and others, pp.4-5 11 Simchas 12-13 Columnists 15 Obituary Thursday, July 30, 2020 • 9 Av 5780 • VOLUME 74 NO. 30 • tjpnews.com $1.00 The Mask Whisperers A Dallas family gives back to Federation in a COVID-timely way, p.2 Shabbat begins: BACK TO SCHOOL 8:07 p.m. Friday, July 31 Shabbat ends: Day schools grapple with options, p.3 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 2 | July 30, 2020 A couple who met through Federation gives back A lifelong connection By Deb Silverthorn Craig Einhorn and Shuly Shaked met in 1986 as teenagers. She was visiting the United States in need of medical care and he was a volunteer for the Jewish Federation of Tidewater in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where he was sent to the hospital to make a get-well visit. Thirty-four years later, married, parents of two and now Dallas residents of fi ve years, the Einhorns are still involved with Federation. They and their family Photo: Courtesy Einhorn Family have given back to the community “We wanted to give and what we could give were the masks,” said Shuly Einhorn who, with husband Craig and children, both Akiba Yavneh Academy graduates Photo: Courtesy Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas by distributing 15,000 face masks Tia and Roy, donated 40,000 face masks, 15,000 to the Dallas Jewish community. From left, Mariam Shpeen Feist, Sarah Golman and Jamie Moore readying to to the Jewish community, from a “My husband’s motto and teaching to me and our children has always been give distribute some of the 15,000 masks that were donated to the Jewish Federation total donation of 40,000 masks. until you feel it.” of Greater Dallas by the family of Craig and Shuly Einhorn. “This act of chesed is an brings the community together, Family Service. only dollars and cents,” said Masks for the JCC were given expression of the Federation’s serving the many,” said Shpeen Shpeen Feist and members Shpeen Feist. “Their gift is an to staffers and campers, as well relevance in our community for Feist. of the Federation’s staff, and the outpouring of appreciation to the as seniors participating in the 109 years,” said Jewish Federation The masks gifted to the recently formed Health Crisis community.” Senior Meal Program, currently a of Greater Dallas President and Federation have thus far been Management Team (supporting The Einhorns, parents of Roy drive-thru pickup program. CEO Mariam Shpeen Feist. distributed to the Aaron Family all things pandemic-related and Tia, both graduates of Akiba “These masks were an absolute “The Einhorns have allowed JCC, Ann and Nate Levine for the community), divided Yavneh Academy, are members need that came just at the right us to help them and help so many. Academy’s Camp Shemesh, CHAI the masks into labeled bags of of Congregation Anshai Torah. time and the Einhorns’ gift is a This is an absolute example (Community Homes for Adults, fi ve each, prepping them for They were able to secure the reminder there are many ways of the Federation being more Inc.), Chabad of Plano’s Camp distribution. masks because their supply chain to give,” said Aaron Family JCC than a donation collection and Gan Israel, Congregation Anshai In 100-plus degree heat, resourcing company, Strategic CEO Artie Allen. “It made for allocation agency, but one that Torah’s Camp Ruach and Jewish Federation staffers handed off Sourcing International, had one less, for thousands of less, bags to cars lined up at their an abundance of masks, and things to worry about in this Northaven Road offi ces, and also the couple saw a way to make a already challenging time. These at the JCC, with other recipient difference. community members, and our agencies picking up packages to “We wanted to give and what Federation, acting to stand by, share as needed. Stock remains at we could give were the masks,” and showing how we can be there S A. G the Federation offi ces for anyone said Shuly. “My husband’s motto to help one another, is a beautiful M P / P in need, and bowls of masks are and teaching to me and our breath of fresh air.” 13101 Preston Road t: 214-276-0808 available to congregations or children has always been give To the residents and staff of the Suite 400 f: 214-276-0809 other agencies needing to have until you feel it. Easily we could CHAI homes, there is no price tag Dallas, TX 75240 toll free: 888-269-5876 them in-house. have sold the masks for great on the gift of health and safety. www.gswealthmgmt.com [email protected] “The Einhorns are an profi t but the greater gift is in “We are very grateful to Registered Representative of and securities o ered through Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. (BFCFS) Member FINRA/SIPC Investment Advisory Services o ered through BFC Planning. GS Wealth Management is independent of BFCFS and BFC Planning. expression of how our seeing our community feel and be the Einhorn family, and to the relationships go beyond safe because of what we shared.” Federation, for recognizing the care that our staff and caretakers provide our residents. Masks to Let’s Laugh Together! our community homes are of Israel through the eyes of a comedian critical importance,” said CHAI CEO Lisa Brodsky. “As for everyone, these are very trying An Evening of Fun & Laughter times and resourcing assistance Thursday, August 6th at 7:00pm like this, even more so as a gift, is incredibly important and FREE Virtual Program Via ZOOM appreciated.” Register at www.swjc.org In addition to the Federation Benji is a Dallas native and donation, the Einhorns have Young Judaean who made sent 10,000 masks to local police Aliyah in 2006, and has kept us departments and 5,000 each laughing ever since! to local fi re departments, the Learn more about Benji at Austin Street Center, Legacy BenjiLovitt.com Senior Committees and family and connections in Israel and in Virginia Beach. “Our passion is to help, and in this time, whatever people have to give — money, time, talent or energy — we should all give,” said Shuly. July 30, 2020 | 3 Area day schools grapple with back-to-school scenarios By Sharon Wisch-Ray through 12th grade, advised its school so that as we get closer to the start of 26, it will be in person, but it has not school boys, and Torah Day School, This is a developing story and will be community Wednesday, July 22 of its school, a medically sound choice will made a firm decision according to the which has students from 12 months updated online as information becomes most current plans. be made,” wrote Green. school’s headmaster. through eighth grade, had not shared available. AYA Head of School Rabbi Yaakov “We hope to start in person, but their plans by press time. Ann and Nate Levine Academy As the pandemic surges across Green wrote, “To be clear, at this that decision will have to wait until The Jewish Federation of Greater the country with Texas as a hot spot, time we intend to open on Aug. 19. Levine Academy announced closer to the 26th, weighing all of the Dallas has served a role of convener the question of the day is “What is We are working to determine what Friday, July 24, in an email to its factors at that time,” Rabbi Avraham for the five day schools which are happening with school?” that opening will look like at each parents from Head of School Tom Zev Kosowsky told the TJP Tuesday. partner agencies. Rabbi Mordechai North Texas’ five Jewish schools division. We committed to you that Elieff that the school would begin Rabbi Kosowsky said that based Harris, executive director for the — Akiba Yavneh Academy, Ann and we will remain nimble and therefore the year with distance learning Aug. on how the school performed in Federation’s Center for Jewish Nate Levine Academy, Mesorah High we crafted and presented three 17 for kindergarten through eighth the spring, having to close abruptly, Education, explained that the day School for Girls, Texas Torah Institute strong plans that prioritize the social- grade. The school’s early childhood Mesorah will be ready to meet the schools are talking with one another and Torah Day School — are no emotional well-being, health, and program, which is a licensed child needs of its students whether online regularly. Rabbi Harris is also a different as administrators, educators safety of our students and faculty.” care provider, will open with in- or in-person. member of the Federation’s Health and the schools’ boards of directors AYA’s Early Childhood Program person classes Aug. 17. “I was impressed with how quickly Crisis Management Team which was try to make the best decision for their is also a licensed child care provider A possibility exists that if feasible, both teachers and students were able convened in early March. students and faculties amid a rapidly through the State of Texas and plans the school might begin in-person to transition and adapt. The teachers’ “Our schools have made sure changing backdrop of the virus and to open for on-campus school Aug. learning for elementary grades earlier ability to prepare and still be available that they have planned for multiple local and state orders.