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PAGE 2 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 It’s Time to Celebrate Our Accomplishments and Move Ahead to a New Year in Jewish New Hampshire [Adapted from remarks delivered at the Bernice Singer’s Israel Experience Pro- We will collaborate with the Anti-Def- JFNH Annual Meeting.] Melanie Zalman gram, we provided grants to several New amation League (ADL) to provide mean- L’Shana tovah! McDonald Hampshire teens looking to explore Is- ingful training and dialogue opportuni- It has been a year of tremendous rael through a structured program. ties around anti-Semitism, hate crimes, growth and change for the Jewish Fed- Executive Lastly, we were able to continue to re- and more. eration of New Hampshire and much of Director move obstacles for children seeking a We will work closely with National that can be attributed to you, our com- first-time Jewish camp experience! Help- Federation’s Israel Action Network to munity: young and old, Jewish and in- ing to nurture Jewish values and to invest counter delegitimization and other ef- terfaith, every individual who makes up as NH’s only full day Jewish Preschool in our Jewish future. forts to isolate Israel from the global our growing community. You have all serving ages 2-5. Federation’s true success relies on its family of nations, including opposing the helped us making tremendous strides in Our New Hampshire Jewish Film Fes- commitment to the community through use of boycotts, divestment, and sanc- a short time. tival — everyone’s favorite annual cul- its programming and people. I’m proud tions against Israel. Over 100 new children (many from tural event — was a tremendous success, of the ways that we have lived up to that Lastly, we will attack hateful ideology families not affiliated with a synagogue) attracting a growing younger demo- promise this past year and am beyond ex- and ignorance at its root cause by doing enrolled in PJ Library. graphic and exploring important topics cited for the many ways that our new fa- more in the way of Holocaust education 120 Jewish Seniors from all corners of through a Jewish lens. (Save the dates: cility can do more at a time when our in partnership with Keene State College’s the state gathered to learn, socialize, and March 19-29, 2020!) community needs it most. As we look to Cohen Center for Holocaust and Geno- volunteer. We renewed our commitment to pro- the year ahead, we are forging new part- cide Studies. Dozens of vulnerable individuals were viding cultural program grants and He- nerships providing opportunities to tack- Without your support, these are just able to turn to Federation for assistance brew school allocations to help our syna- le anti-Semitism and to more actively words, hopes, ideals. So I ask you to and support in the form of social service gogue communities thrive. support the state of Israel: imagine a New Hampshire where there is referrals, food and heating assistance, We formed a new Israel Engagement & We will meet with elected officials to no Federation to lead this charge. and support in countless other ways. Education Committee under the leader- ask the hard questions, advocate for Through these programs and more, Fed- Our Israeli Emissary (or Shlicha) Pro- ship of Board member Evelyn Miller, funding to support our growing securi- eration will continue to strengthen our gram reached over 5,000 individuals ages who is already hard at work to enhance ty needs, to ensure that the threats fac- commitment to reach out to the entirety 2 to 92, helping to strengthen our Israel/ our offerings in what brings us closer to ing our communities remain a priority of New Hampshire’s Jewish population NH connection. “Eretz Yisrael!” to them in New Hampshire and in and bring them together as one unified Federation Preschool celebrated 32 years Through the generosity of Irving and Washington. Jewish community. It’s Been a Year of Facing Challenges and Finding Strength – Together [Adapted from remarks delivered at the munity! Please see the list below of all the among the New England states for anti- JFNH Annual Meeting.] people and vendors who have worked, Semitic incidents? Anti-Semitism is not a Shalom Chaverim! Dr. Sarit Itenberg, many gratis, on this very project! Also, Democratic or Republican issue; it is Welcome NH Jewish community, Board Chair please join me in thanking our relocation OUR issue; it is a Jewish issue. friends, and partners. I would like to be- committee, without whom this smooth We may be divided by political parties, gin with letting you know that your Fed- Board Column transition would not have been possible. but we are united as Jews, by our shared eration has been hard at work since our Thank you to Ken Litvack, Jay Madnick, belief that hate has no home in New meeting last year. This year we have been Judith Jolton, Pat Kalik, and Paul Bieber. Hampshire. We are brought together by a busy meeting challenges and creating so- law enforcement and security profession- On a more serious note, I don’t need to shared concern about a rise in anti-Semi- lutions. We have worked as a team of als, some of which are here today, and for remind the people in this room that it has tism. We are invested (all of us) in efforts dedicated staff and devoted board mem- which we are so very grateful. We have been a tough year for American Jews. We to provide safe and secure temples and bers and volunteers to accomplish great created a state of the art space that is were all aghast when we heard about the gathering spaces. These priorities know things all while dreaming big. both secure and welcoming. We are so massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue in no party affiliation. For those of you have not yet heard, fortunate to have architects, designers, Pittsburgh. During Shabbat morning ser- It is very worthwhile mentioning that two weeks ago we officially relocated to and contractors who literally and physi- vices, 11 people were killed and several in- hate and racism are not problems that we, our new home in Bedford, New Hamp- cally have helped reshape our space! jured in what has been called the deadliest the Jewish community, face alone. Such shire. Our new space, which is ripe with Thanks especially to Paul Mansback, attack on the Jewish community in the attacks on innocent people praying are potential, combines our desire to be more Leslie Rifkin, and Lisa Muskat, and United States. That event not only struck not just a problem for us. In the southern visible and more accessible with plans to please look for a complete list of all those close to home for all of us for obvious rea- Philippines, 23 people were killed during convene the Jewish community more reg- who have helped us in our relocation in sons, it also struck very close to home be- Mass in a Roman Catholic church this ularly in meaningful ways. It has been the next Jewish Reporter. I look forward cause a NH family lost two loved ones that past January, and close to 40 people in many years since we have had a place like to having each and every one of you be day. Pittsburgh is no exception and no spe- mosques in the New Zealand city of this to gather our statewide Jewish com- our guest there very soon! Stay tuned for cific target; we are threatened no matter Christchurch were slaughtered in March. munity, so this is very special. And, might some grand opening announcements. In where we are. And then there was Califor- American Jews are just the most recent I add, we did this very much under bud- addition, thanks to the many donations nia. In April, during Pesach, a Chabad target. Rising anti-Semitism along with ris- get, thanks to a private grant from a of time, goods, and services, we have congregation was stricken with terror in ing xenophobia have left all freedom-loving community foundation in the amount of nearly completed this project, and, by be- Poway, 20 miles north of San Diego; an- people feeling scared and vulnerable. $30,000, restricted for the purpose of a ing well under budget, we are able to re- other life lost and many more shaken. New Hampshire has no place for hate. safe, new location. We have worked with direct resources back to you, our com- Did you know that NH ranks second Board Column continued on page 5

Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 3 All those who play the game are invited to attend how Jewish cemeteries provide history about the To submit Calendar items this friendly gathering. Prizes awarded and silent Jewish community and its practices, and will explore for the print and online JFNH Calendar auction. Snacks, decadent desserts, and beverages the secret to enjoying Jewish cemeteries. The and E-News, go to served. Event profits benefit the Cohen Lecture Southern New Hampshire Jewish Men’s Club is proud Events For https://jewishnh.org/community-calendar, Series at Congregation Ahavas Achim. Play begins to sponsor Rabbi Segal’s presentation, which will be click the red "Suggest an Event" button, at 1 PM and ends at 4 PM. Pre-registration $10 by preceded by our Monthly Sunday Breakfast at 9:30 then fill in the form with mail, $12 at the door. Only 24 seats available. Early AM. Our kitchen crew will be preparing a sumptuous Our Youth your event information. registration strongly encouraged. Please make feast of eggs, potatoes, bagels, lox and whitefish Sunday, October 6 checks payable to: Nancy Stone, 54 Blackberry salad with veggies, fruit, juice, coffee and tea. Cost Lane, Keene, NH 03431. Include name, address, for breakfast is $8 for Men’s Club members and $12 PJ Library Holiday Celebration Friday, October 4 and phone number with payment. for non-members. For more information, and to RSVP 2-4 PM, Little Village Toy and Book Shop, Littleton for breakfast, email [email protected]. Join PJ Library at the Little Village Toy & Book Family Shabbat Service & Potluck Dinner Sunday, October 13 Shop, where we’ll read some of our favorite holiday 6-8 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester Visiting a Jewish Cemetery Friday, October 18 stories and make a fun craft! Please register to Family Shabbat Service and Potluck. Please bring a 10–11 AM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua [email protected] by October 3. dish to share! Contact: Karen Rothstein at 603- Sukkot Service and Pizza in the Hut Jewish cemeteries are one of the most overlooked 6-8 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester 669-5650 or [email protected]. Sunday, October 13 Jewish resources that provide history about the RSVP by October 10. Contact Karen Rothstein at Sunday, October 6 community. 603-669-5650 or [email protected]. PJ Library Sukkot Celebration Rabbi Joshua L. Segal, the author of 2-4 PM, Private Home, Dover Cemetery Service at Manchester Hebrew A Field Guide to Visiting a Jewish Cemetery: A Spiritual Journey to the Sunday, October 20 PJ Library is ready to celebrate Sukkot! Join us in Cemetery Past, Present, and Future, and the Rabbi Emeritus of Dedication: Cohen Center for Holocaust and Dover at the home of a PJ family, where we'll help 10 AM–12 PM, Manchester Hebrew Cemetery, Congregation Betenu, Amherst, NH, will speak on decorate their Sukkah, read stories and enjoy a Manchester Genocide Studies Jewish cemeteries and their place in the community. 2-4 PM, Mason Library, Keene State College 229 snack. Strong parents/care givers can help Community Memorial Service. Contact: Karen One of the greatest mitzvahs is for a Jew to bury their Main St, Keene construct the Sukkah!~ Please email pjlibrary@ Rothstein at 603-669-5650 or [email protected]. dead. Beyond the particulars about the deceased, Dedication of the new space for the Cohen Center jewishnh.org by October 10 to register.*Address will Thursday, October 10 important for genealogists, monument inscriptions for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and the be given with your registration* also include references to the Jewish holidays, the academic department of Holocaust and Genocide Mah Jongg Mixed Mingle & Merriment Jewish calendar, the Bible, as well as art, history, and 12:30-4 PM, Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene Studies. Speakers, brief talks, exhibit of art and culture. Rabbi Segal’s talk will help us understand photographs, refreshments. Friday, October 25 Musical Shabbat Service with Kochava Munro A gift from the Sign up your children ages 6 months 6:15-8:15 PM, Temple Israel, Portsmouth through 11 years old and enjoy Please join us for musical Kabbalat Shabbat Jewish Federation of New Hampshire services led by cantorial soloist Kochava Munro. the gift of Jewish children’s books Saturday, October 26 and resources delivered to your We Care Presents: Doo-Wop Deville Benefit home each month. Explore Jewish Concert heritage and culture through 7-9 PM, Interlakes Community Auditorium, Meredith PJ Library’s high-quality stories Tickets are available at WWW.TBINH.ORG, or at the about Jewish values, traditions, Innisfree Bookshop in Meredith, Bayswater Books in Center Harbor, and Greenlaws Music and Audio and heritage. in Laconia. Children 12 and under free with paid adult and students with ID just $10 at the door. Through the program your family Doo-Wop DeVille, one of New England's premiere show bands, will perform the memorable music of will be enriched by experiencing the 50s and 60s. Complimentary snacks and the joys of Jewish life. desserts can be enjoyed at 7 P.M. and the concert begins at 7:45 P.M. Wednesday, October 30 Funded by the Jewish Federation of Congregation Ahavas Achim Book Club: New Hampshire, it’s a gift that will Sinners and the Sea nourish a Jewish life from the start. 7-9 PM, Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene At 7 PM the book club will begin with a discussion of Rebecca Kanner's novel, Sinners and the Sea: The Untold Story of Noah's Wife. At 7:30, we will have an opportunity to Skype with the author from her home base in Minneapolis. Publisher's Weekly wrote that Noah's unnamed wife is a powerful, memorable character. This is a free event. Refreshments will be served. 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PAGE 4 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 Board Column continued from page 3 Our quaint federation is just a small dream big. Join me in dreaming big. and humiliation. We must take sides. side, this is not an issue of the “right” piece of a larger Jewish Federation puz- To date, our campaign success this year Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the side or the “left side,” this is NOT a po- zle. We, together, make up the Jewish surpassed last year’s, which surpassed the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, litical side; this is the side where we NH Federations of North America (JFNA). one before that. We are clearly on the never the tormented.” I am certain that Jews are one and united on being Jewish Jewish federations are not-for-profit or- right trajectory here. We are feverishly in today’s time if Mr. Wiesel knew of lo- and being kind and being outspoken ganizations designed to bring the Jewish planning and growing while trying our cal anti-Semitic acts (vandalism, disre- against anyone here in NH that may community together in for programming best to budget and spend more wisely spect, bullying at schools, fear tactics on speak out against one of us. Hurting one and organizational support. We are still than ever. Aggressive efforts are under social media platforms), he would en- of us is hurting all of us, especially when just a smaller piece of charitable Jewish way to check ourselves regularly, and we courage us to speak and speak loudly, the reason is clear. Do not ignore that. organizations worldwide that support are more than confident our plan will be while united. We will not stand by and let this scary and help heal. achieved! While we continue to serve our With this, I ask that you all join me trend continue. We are unique; we are one and we are communities in a meaningful and im- and join one another and speak up Please join me and my family and statewide. Because we are so few here in pactful way, we ask you to continue to against anything anti-Jewish, against all make a pledge to support our Federa- New Hampshire, JFNH has an enor- back us on these endeavors. acts of anti-Semitism here in New Hamp- tion. With your support, we will continue mous responsibility to our Jewish com- In conclusion, Elie Wiesel once said, “I shire. As Elie Wiesel pointed out, taking to grow and pursue all the dreams we munity. We push ourselves past our limits swore never to be silent whenever and sides IS important. This is not a matter have for our NH Jewish community. to outdo ourselves. Why? Because we wherever human beings endure suffering of the Republican side or the Democratic L’shanah tovah!

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Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 5 Starting My Year in New Hampshire – With Excitement! Shalom! My name is Avia and I am the day and we all wear white clothing, fast because it’s the harvest time of the year new Shlicha. I’m very excited to write to together, and go to the synagogue to hear and it’s a great reason to celebrate. you all about my amazing first days in New Avia Sagron the Shofar. Of course we all can’t wait for The Simchat Torah (Simchat means Hampshire and about the way my family the great dinner when the fast is over. happy, celebration) festivities begin with celebrates the High Holidays in Israel. JFNH Shlicha At night, when Yom Kippur is over, my the evening service. In Israel, every city It has been a wonderful first few weeks father starts building the sukkah. My job is has a big celebration and a lot of people for me. I have been invited to Friday din- to help with the decorations. I love to make go out and dance together with the Torah ners that have been very important for them myself and to have a colorful, warm, scrolls. It’s a great day of unity -- every- me. I have had the chance to meet amaz- ing the High Holidays here in NH. In my and happy sukkah. In Israel, we have one loves celebrating. ing community members that have family the holidays are a big deal. There is school vacation for eight days during Suk- I really hope that you like to read about opened their homes and their hearts. a magical feeling in the air this time of year. kot, so it’s a holiday that all the kids love. my family and me. It is very exciting for Thank you all so much -- it has really It starts on Rosh Hashanah, when my My family eats all our meals together in the me to be here as your Shlicha. I’m look- made me feel at home. whole family gets together, we eat apples sukkah and everyone is invited to join! ing forward to this New Year and I wish I have arrived at a very exciting time, as with honey, and we bless the New Year. My The second name of Sukkot is Hag you all this year will be as sweet as honey. !שנה מתוקה כדבש the Jewish Federation of New Hamp- family blessings are very special: We make Ha-Asif. The meaning of Asif is harvest shire has a new home and I feel so lucky a blessing for dates, pumpkins, beans, to be part of it! I’m so glad I’ve had the pomegranates, and lamb. chance to enjoy the warm weather (yes, I Yom Kippur is our chance to look in- know the winter is coming). I’ve had an side, ask ourselves questions about the amazing time visiting lakes, kayaking, past year, and ask forgiveness from people hiking a little bit. I’ve even been to the we think we may have hurt. Mostly, I love beautiful Isles of Shoals thanks to my the opportunity to start a clean page and I host family Evelyn Miller. always aspire to be a better person in the I am really looking forward to experienc- upcoming year. My family and I keep this

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PAGE 6 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 Federation Preschool Begins Its 31st Fabulous Year with their families. Thank you to Rabbi Beth for coming in and blowing the shofar during our Friday morning Shabbat pro- The Jewish Federation Preschool start- gram. We can’t wait to have the other area ed off its’ 31st year with our annual wel- Rabbis join us on other Friday mornings. come back Ice Cream Social. What a This year we will be hosting monthly wonderful way to see old friends and PJ Library Tot Shabbats and Playgroups, meet new ones. the first of which is Friday, October 12, Again this year, we are happy to offer at 10 AM. To join in the fun, contact Al- two enrichment programs: Music and lyson Guertin at [email protected] Movement on Thursdays with Miss Kris- to RSVP. ten and Hebrew on Mondays with Mo- Our spaces are filling up quickly, so if rah Chanchie. you are interested in learning more Every Friday morning, the smell of about the Jewish Federation Preschool fresh-baked challah flows through the or would like to set up a tour, contact building as all of our children bake their Alane Sabel at [email protected] Kindergarteners at work on a STEM own mini challah to take home and share or 603-782-5174. project A is for alligator. Volunteer Spotlight: Norri Oberlander Norri Oberlander is certainly a Executive Committee. That organization that have enhanced JFNH outreach! In a viable Jewish cultural identity. This “daughter of New Hampshire”! of business owners enhances activities in Norri’s words, "Thank you, JFNH for all quote from her bio says it all: "I absolutely She grew up in Bedford, downtown Manchester. She is you do for our community." love culture, tradition, and ethnic customs graduated from West High also a member of the Manches- Probably Norri's most treasured volun- and I want my kids to grow up in a com- School in 2001, and went off to ter Chamber of Commerce, teer effort is her role at Temple Israel munity that celebrates WHO they are, and Hofstra College in New York. and she is a 2014 graduate of Manchester for the annual fundraiser, WHERE they come from." Her parents, Bernard and Toni the Leadership Greater Man- "Schmooze & Booze," for which she is the That leaves no doubt about the Gasser, not only instilled in her chester Program. event planner. She is also the granddaugh- “mensch” quality of this month's fea- the importance of Jewish Iden- JFNH has always been part ter of Holocaust survivors and maintains tured volunteer! tity, but a love for family and of Norri's life; her memories of for New Hampshire. She met Norri Oberlander events date back to childhood. her husband in New York and worked as To paraphrase her enthusiasm: volunteer- an event planner, but she wanted to re- ing with JFNH has always afforded her the turn to her family and the ambiance of opportunity to establish relationships not New Hampshire! only in the Jewish community of New Norri now resides in Londonderry with Hampshire, but also abroad. Additionally, her husband and two children. As a prin- Norri appreciates the fact that JFNH is the cipal in the family business, North End "spokesperson" for Jews in New Hamp- Properties in Manchester, she is involved shire. She is particularly in awe of the Shli- 30 years of Educating Children with the Intown Manchester Board and cha Program and the PJ Library ventures (603) 782-5174 [email protected] The board and staff of JFNH want to recognize 152 Prospect St., Manchester the following individuals for their support and expertise: Joseph Cafarelli, LECC Coordinator, US Attorney's office Robert Christensen, Operations Security Chief, NH Homeland Security ad Emergency Management Jason Climer. Protective Security Advisor. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, US Department of Homeland Security Nora Cohen, Assoc. Regional Director, ADL New England Patricia Conway, County Attorney, Rockingham County Mildred Duprey De Robles, Conciliation Specialist, US department of Justice Community Relations Service Edward Garone, Chief of Police, Derry PD Michael Gibeley, Supervisory Senior Resident Agent, NH Resident Agency, FBI Mark Hastbacka, FBI (Bedford, NH) Rogers Johnson, Chair, Governor's Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion Elizabeth Lahey, Civil Rights Division, State Attorney General's office Scott Murray, US Attorney for NH Perry Plummer, NH Department of Homeland Security Col. Christopher Wagner, NH State Police Tom White, Coordinator of Education Outreach, Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 7 New Board Members continued from page 1 Debbie served on the Federation Board chairing it for 10 years. He also served on for CTeen youth group ent than most advisors in that he uses a of Directors from 2009 through 2018. the Building Committee and the Execu- • Mentor for teens and early 20s specific logical and scientific process that During that time, she actively participat- tive Director Search Committee. • Part-time kosher caterer, servicing the most people have not seen before. ed in the yearly Super Sunday fundrais- Ami Kilchevsky and needs of Southern NH Harry is nationally recognized in his ing campaign, and she enjoyed volun- his wife, Lindsay, are Tracy Richmond is field and is a frequent speaker at profes- teering on several committees through- members of Temple married to Larry sional forums. He maintains membership out the years, such as the NH Jewish Israel Manchester. Richmond, and they in the American Society of Financial Film Festival, Planning and Allocation Ami is a staff urolo- have 2 sons. They live Planning Professionals as well as The As- Committee, and Preschool Committee. gist at Concord Hos- in Bedford. sociation of Advanced Life Underwriters. After a year off the board, but still serv- pital. Here are his Tracy has been in- On a personal note, Harry is very in- ing on the Preschool and Film Festival thoughts upon joining Ami Kilchevsky volved with The Bed- volved in AIPAC, and he loves Israel. He committees and volunteering with the our Board: “I am ford Education Tracy Richmond is involved in many local charities. He is Super Sunday fundraising drive, Debbie honored to be joining the Board of the Foundation-Bedford the past president of the Board of Trust- has decided to join the Board of Direc- Jewish Federation of New Hampshire. I NH as a Board member, 2015-2018, ees of the Currier Museum of Art in tors once again. grew up in a house steeped in Jewish tradi- where she was the marketing/communi- Manchester, NH, and served on its exec- Robert Feldmann, tion, learning strong Jewish values from cation chair responsible for all social me- utive committee. He enjoys his member- of Londonderry, is a my parents, who are themselves active dia and was also the fundraising chair, ship at Temple Israel in Manchester, former JFNH Board members of the Jewish Federation in Con- responsible for managing all annual fun- where he is a “regular” at morning min- Member and a mem- necticut. They also instilled in me an ap- draising efforts. The foundation raised yan and serves on the Trust Account ber of Temple Beth preciation and commitment to the land of over $200,000 during her time in the role. board. Also, he serves on the Community Abraham and Chabad Israel, where much of my family still lives. Additionally, Tracy was the annual gala Hospice House Foundation Investment Lubavitch. It is this passion of advancing Jewish event chair for three years and held mul- Board of Merrimack, NH. He lives and Bob Feldmann Robert (Bob) causes which led to my involvement in the tiple committee seats and volunteer roles works in Bedford, NH, with his wife, moved to Londonder- Feldmann, Jewish Federation here in New Hamp- within the Bedford public school system. Barbara, of 49 years. They have four chil- ry in 1999 with his pictured with his shire. My wife, Lindsay, and I are dedicat- Tracy participated in Combined Jewish dren and eight grandchildren. wife, Marcia, and wife, Marcia. ed to passing along the same devotion to Philanthropy Boston MA Acharai leader- Liz Sommers and daughter, Molly. A these ideals to our sons, and what better ship program 2011-2012. Acharai — He- her family live in month after arriving, Deena was born, way than by helping to shape Jewish life in brew for “follow me” — is a call to action. Hopkinton, and they and then Eli was born two years later. All the Granite State.” This premier leadership program engages attend Temple Israel, three of their children attended the Chanchie Krinsky a select group of 20 individuals in an in- Manchester. JFNH Preschool. When the kids got old- is affiliated with The tensive 18-month curriculum, including Liz Sommers is a er, they were all onstage in productions in Chabad Center for an overseas mission (Israel and Poland). certified early child- the JFNH Theatre, with Marcia and Bob Jewish Living in Man- Many of the Boston Jewish community’s hood special educa- Liz Sommers in supporting roles behind the scenes. chester and lives in outstanding leaders credit their Acharai tor and parent educa- and family Bob attended Rochester Institute of Manchester. Chanchie experience with transforming their lives tion coordinator. She Technology, where he received a BS in is the daughter of and igniting a lifelong passion for leader- currently works with infants and toddlers mechanical engineering (and where his Rabbi Levi Krinsky. Chanchie ship in the Jewish community. with developmental delays and their fam- three children are currently students). • Attended Machon Krinsky She was the Jaffa Society co-chair in ilies through Community Bridges’ Early This was followed by four years as a Shoshanat Yerush- 2010. The Jaffa Society was created to Supports & Services program. She leads training officer in the U.S. Army at Aber- alayim, a seminary in Jerusalem. engage women ages 25-45 in educational, parenting workshops around the capital deen Proving Grounds in Maryland. Af- • Year-long internship at Chabad of Po- community service, philanthropic, and region promoting the use of positive and ter that, Bob went to work as a design tomac, MD social programming. proactive strategies and runs a support- engineer at General Motors in Dayton, • Summer camp counselor at CGI of She has been a Lion of Judah Society ive parenting group for moms in recovery OH, where he worked for Inland/Delco Arkansas, CGI Long Beach, Califor- member and conference attendee for from substance misuse. She previously Products/Delco Chassis/Delphi Chassis nia and CGI of Hong Kong. multiple years. taught early childhood education courses until 1999. While in Dayton, he earned • Assistant director of Camp Gan Israel She was also the Jewish Community at Hesser College and worked in the NH an MS in materials engineering at Uni- NH Center of the North Shore, Marblehead public school system as a special educa- versity of Dayton. Since 1999, Bob has • Innovator of the “Traveling Hebrew MA Preschool fundraising co-chair, re- tion teacher. She holds a dual masters worked as a design engineer at Freuden- School” and current consultant for sponsible for planning and running an- degree from New York University in ear- berg-NOK/Vibracoustic in Manchester. branches across the United States nual fundraising efforts. The organiza- ly childhood education and early child- Bob previously served as a JFNH • Director and teacher at Chabad He- tion raised over $50,000 during her time hood special education with a focus on Board Member from 2004 to 2016. Dur- brew School in the role, 2005-2007. children with significant disabilities. ing that time, he served as Treasurer for • Program coordinator/youth director at Harry Shepler, a Liz lives in Hopkinton with her hus- two years and was on the Planning & Al- Chabad of NH member of Temple Is- band, Aaron, and two daughters, Poppy locations Committee for all 12 years, • Member of international networking rael Manchester, lives (age 7) and Lucy (age 1). She was born in in Bedford. Albany, NY, and lived in Miami Beach Harry Shepler, the and Portland, OR, as a teen before head- founder and manag- ing to college in NYC. Poppy attended Keeping you connected ing partner of The JFNH Preschool from age 2 to 6, loving Shepler Financial Harry Shepler every minute! Liz and Aaron appreciated Group, LLC, has the love of Judaism the preschool instilled NEWS been in the financial services industry in Poppy and hope to send Lucy once she e since 1977 and has owned his own firm turns two. Liz and her family are active since 1988. He is an investment manager members of Temple Israel (Manchester), jewishnh.org for all ages, but most especially for those where Poppy attends Hebrew School. who are within five years of their antici- Both Poppy and Lucy look forward every pated retirement. His specialty is differ- month to their PJ Library books.

PAGE 8 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 Jewish Federation of JFNH Signs On to Support New Hampshire Board and Staff Holocaust Survivor Legislation Professional Team The Jewish Federations of North Act, leading to additional resources, Melanie Zalman McDonald, Executive America and the Jewish Federation of although many Survivors have long Director New Hampshire are building support for received some support from the Old- [email protected] two important bills in Congress that im- er Americans Act for congregate Allyson Guertin, Dir. Of Outreach & pact the Holocaust survivor community meals, caregiving, and other sup- Community Engagement/PJ Library in the United States. portive services; [email protected] / pjlibrary@ The Never Again Education Act, intro- • Create a new position at the U.S. Ad- jewishnh.org duced as S. 2085 in the Senate and H.R. ministration for Community Living Alane Sabel, Dir. Jewish Federation 943 in the House, would provide public that specifically focuses on helping Preschool resources to effectively teach about the Holocaust Survivors; [email protected] Holocaust and help combat anti-Semi- • Establish a national resource center 2018-2019 Cheryl Gerrior, Finance Manager tism. This legislation would: to share best practices and promote Executive Committee [email protected] • Establish a fund at the U.S. Depart- person-centered, trauma-informed Dr. Sarit Itenberg (Bedford), Chair Avia Sagron, Shlicha/Israeli Emissary ment of Education to help teachers care for agencies that serve older Ken Litvack (Stratham), Vice Chair [email protected] develop and improve Holocaust edu- adults (including Holocaust survi- Paul Bieber (Fitzwilliam), Treasurer cation programs; vors) who are experiencing the long- Elsa Conrad (Nashua), Secretary 2019-2020 • Authorize $2 million in federal funds term and adverse consequences of Judith Jolton (Manchester), Governance Board of Directors to support this work for each of the trauma; and Mindee Greenberg (Nashua), Immediate (Vote completed at Annual Meeting next five years while encouraging ad- • Ensure that providers of nutrition Past Chair 9/15/19) ditional private donations; and transportation services can meet 3-year terms • Provide funding directly to teachers the special health-related or other di- Board of Directors Pierre Bakis (New Durham) to develop individualized programs etary needs and mobility needs of Dina Michael Chaitowitz (Windham) Debbie DePasse (Londonderry) that best suit their students; Holocaust survivors. Ross Fishbein (Bedford) Robert Feldmann (Londonderry) • Cover such expenses as training for These bills are making their way David Goldstone (Bethlehem) Ami Kilchevsky (Concord) educators, textbooks, transportation through the legislative process. Using Pat Kalik (Manchester) Tracy Richmond (Bedford) for Survivors to be brought to a its advocacy prowess, the Jewish Fed- Rachel Kurshan (Portsmouth) Harry Shepler (Bedford) school, and field trips; and eration of New Hampshire helped per- Jay Madnick (Derry) Dina Chaitowitz (Windham) • Create a Holocaust education website suade Senator Maggie Hassan, who Evelyn Miller (Goffstown) Chanchie Krinsky (Manchester) as a central hub of resources and best sits on the Senate Health Education Julia Kay Preis (Bedford) 2-year term practices for teachers interested in Labor and Pensions Committee, which Steve Soreff (Nottingham) Liz Sommers (Hopkinton) Holocaust education. has jurisdiction over these issues, to co- The Trauma-Informed Modernization sponsor both bills, and succeeded in Proposed Slate of Officers Foundation Trustees of Eldercare for Holocaust Survivors Act, persuading Representatives Annie (to be voted at October 2019 Board of Norm Kushner (Bedford), Chair introduced as S. 2179 in the Senate and Kuster and Chris Pappas to cosponsor Directors meeting) Rob Wofchuck (Brentwood), Vice Chair H.R. 4077 in the House, would amend the Never Again Education Act. The Dr. Sarit Itenberg (Bedford), Chair Paul Bieber (Fitzwilliam) the Older Americans Act to help bring Federation also signed on to several Ken Litvack (Stratham), Vice Chair Dr. Sarit Itenberg (Bedford) care and services to Holocaust survivors advocacy letters supporting both ini- Paul Bieber (Fitzwilliam), Co-Treasurer Hon. Ruth Kleinfeld (Manchester) and other older adults in a way that con- tiatives and reached out to the few re- Harry Shepler (Bedford), Co-Treasurer Gary Lindner (Manchester) siders their unique needs. This legislation maining living survivors in our com- Elsa Conrad (Nashua), Secretary Michael Sydney (Manchester) would: munity asking for them to sign their Judith Jolton (Manchester), Governance Judy Wolff (Manchester) • Prioritize the needs of Holocaust own names to another letter support- Mindee Greenberg (Nashua), Immediate survivors in the Older Americans ing these efforts. Past Chair

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Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 9 NH Jewish Community Unites to Combat Hate and Honor Volunteers at JFNH Annual Meeting Manchester — On Sunday, September that “Hurting one of us is hurting all of ceedings for the 2019-20 board nominees, across New Hampshire, and the special 15, the Jewish Federation of New Hamp- us.” Sarit encouraged us all to speak up who were unanimously approved. The “Kehillah Achdut” (Community Unity) shire (JFNH) held its annual meeting against any anti-Semitism. proposed slate of officers for 2019-20 was Award went to the Manchester Hebrew and Shem Tov Award ceremony. Despite Robert Trestan, director of ADL New presented and will be voted on by the Cemetery Committee. Then Holocaust it being a beautiful, sunny day, with a Pa- England, spoke about “The State of JFNH Board at the October 2019 Direc- survivor Kati Preston gave a moving talk triot game in progress, the sanctuary of Hate.” He stated that anti-Semitism is tors Meeting. A list of names is available about her early years in Hungary during Temple Israel Manchester had about 200 the hate crime most committed, although at JFNH. WWII and the trials, stresses, and losses people in attendance. Jews are only 2% of the population. He Melanie Zalman McDonald, JFNH ex- that occurred to her. She said that we Melanie Zalman McDonald, JFNH encouraged us all to be “the front line” ecutive director, reminded us of the should all rise up and do something executive director, opened the meeting for religious freedom, safety, and securi- growth and strides made by JFNH during against anti-Semitism. She believes that and introduced our new Shlicha, Avia ty. He said that hatred, violence, and an- the past year, including serving over 100 with education, we will not be afraid of Sagron. Mayor Joyce Craig also gave a ti-Semitism breach our front line. children and 120 seniors, providing social the “other.” In that vein, she has written a welcome speech. Dr. Sarit Itenberg, Governor Chris Sununu’s talk was en- services, organizing the Jewish Film Festi- book titled Hidden, a graphic novel that JFNH Board chair, spoke of the Federa- titled “Hate Has No Place Here.” He val, and many more accomplishments. she hopes to put in all of the schools. tion’s new location in Bedford and spoke of the power of the individual. The Federation will continue to strength- Rabbi Levi Krinsky of Chabad Center thanked all who helped make the move With only 1.3 million residents in the en its commitment to all of NH’s Jewish for Jewish Living closed the program with possible. She reported that the fundrais- state, we have 400 representatives in the population and to bring them together as the blowing of the shofar, which made the ing campaigns increased revenue two house. Our concerns about anti-Semi- a unified community. The Shem Tov afternoon’s messages all that more mean- years in a row. She also stated that “New tism will be heard. Awards were presented to outstanding ingful. The community then came togeth- Hampshire has no place for hate” and Judith Jolton led the nomination pro- volunteers from Jewish communities er united at a bountiful dessert reception.

Governor Chris Sununu with JFNH Shem Tov and Kehillah Achdut "Community Unity" Award winners pose with their Sarit Itenberg with Kati Preston, Holo- Board chair Sarit Itenberg and Robert beautiful plaques. Artwork by Avia Sagron, JFNH Shlicha. Photo courtesy of Alan caust survivor and speaker. Photo cour- Trestan, regional director of the ADL. Glassman. tesy of Alan Glassman. Photo courtesy of Alan Glassman.

Manchester mayor Joyce Craig speaking at the JFNH Annual Meeting. Photo JFNH Board chair Sarit Itenberg addresses the crowd. Photo courtesy of Alan courtesy of Alan Glassman. Glassman.

PAGE 10 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 Finding Meaning in Self-Denial on Yom Kippur Three times our Torah commands us: Rabbi in the House one feel physically uncomfortable, as does reach outwards and inwards for God. “And this shall be to you a law for all giving up food and drink. Each of these is And this, I believe, is at the core of Yom time: In the seventh month, on the tenth a form of self denial. Kippur. day of the month, you shall practice self Rabbi Beth Davidson As I have gotten older, I have found Fasting also delivers a powerful re- denial.” [Leviticus 16:29, Leviticus 23:27, Temple Adath Yeshurun that it gets easier to go without the food, minder that I am lucky, that I give up Numbers 29:7] but harder to go without liquid. I’ve also food, drink, and material comforts by These texts, of course, discuss Yom found that it is an easier fast when I begin choice, not out of necessity. We go with- Kippur. The challenge, however, is that to decaffeinate on Rosh Hashanah, so out because we choose to, not because we the Torah doesn’t actually define self-deni- that I am caffeine free by Kol Nidre; that have to. At Temple Adath Yeshurun, this al. What is it that we are supposed to do, “On Yom HaKippurim, it is forbidden way the withdrawal headache doesn’t hit was the impetus behind our High Holy or not do, to observe the Day of Atone- to eat or drink, to wash, to anoint one- on Yom Kippur afternoon. Still, ask any Day Religious Response to Hunger, a ment? The answer to this question is found self, to put on sandals, or to have inter- of my friends and family, and they will citywide, ecumenical food drive that has, in the Mishnah. Compiled at the end of course.” [Sefaria, Yoma,] tell you I am not a good faster, and I will for nearly 40 years, collected food and the Second Century of the Common Era, It is an interesting list, no? On this day admit that it is true. necessities for our needy friends and the Mishnah is the first collection of rab- of intense introspection, we shouldn’t be So why do I do it? Yes, “Because God neighbors. Giving up led us to giving to binic interpretations and elaborations of concerned with our appearances, so doing says so,” but “because” isn’t a completely others. So Yom Kippur also reminds us the Biblical texts. Covering questions of without washing or anointing ourselves satisfactory answer. I think part of “the that it isn’t enough to pray, we also have ritual, business, ethics, and the details of makes sense. Engaging in marital relations why” is that as I become more and more to act. Our practice of self- denial can living Jewish lives, the Mishnah is the root is a pleasurable activity, not in keeping attuned to how I am feeling, I am re- fuel acts of giving, our fasting reminding of the Halachic system that continues to with the solemnity of the day, so such ac- minded of the gifts of God’s bounty, and us that we are expected to try and bring shape our lives today. tivity is banned (not to mention the fact I am reminded of the frailty of human about a world of security, comfort, and Tractate Yoma is dedicated to the hows that spending most of the day in the syna- life. There are moments of intense clarity plenty for all. and whys of Yom Kippur. In Chapter gogue, as many do, would make intimacy and spiritual connection. Fasting enables “Tsom Kal,” may we each be blessed 8:1, we are taught: impossible!) Going without shoes makes me to go beyond my physical self, and to with an easy and meaningful fast! The Upper Valley Jewish Community Celebrates Its Past and Future are now stored in Dartmouth’s library; past year, and to think about where we By Paul Etkind photos are available for purchase; and, want to go and how we want to conduct Hanover — On September 8, nearly interviews on discs are available for lis- ourselves in the new year. She then began 180 members and guests of the Upper tening at the Roth Center. to speak about Rabbi Mark’s deep con- Valley Jewish Community (UVJC) Kol President Callaghan conducted an exer- nection to coffee. “While he was in San Ha’Emek celebrated the installation of cise to illustrate the importance of volun- Francisco at his previous congregation, Rabbi Mark Melamut along with the re- teers to the evolution and growth of the he developed and ran the Sunrise Sunset lease of a book detailing the history of UVJC. She asked for past presidents to Coffee House, which hosted readings, the Jewish community in the Upper Val- stand; then current and past members of discussions, open mics, and an occasion- ley. The celebration consisted of speech- the Board of Trustees; current and past al murder mystery. The coffee always es, songs, prayers, and a jazz brunch. committee members; former and current flowed. Rabbi Mark’s love of grinding As the president of the congregation, students and parents of the religious coffee beans for brewing was emblematic Deborah Callaghan, described in her in- school; anyone who ever volunteered in of his qualities: He was not in a rush, he troductory remarks, this was a momen- Rabbi Mark Melamut at his installation any capacity for a community activity; was careful, caring, deliberate, and was ceremony tous day. The publication of What Came and anyone who has ever asked a family focused on the outcome.” She then spoke Before: An Oral History of the Upper Val- book focused on the years before the member, “You’re going to the Roth Center of their chavruta relationship while they ley Jewish Community by Liza Draper Roth Center was built. Members from AGAIN?” At that point, everyone in the were students: always questioning, al- coincided with the installation of Rabbi that time and their families were inter- audience was standing. The importance ways seeking answers, and always doing Mark, signaling our community’s emer- viewed, family photo collections were of community engagement to the life of so while drinking coffee. She noted that gence as an independent Jewish commu- sought, and local business records were the community was evident to all. the relationship between a Rabbi and nity with our own full-time rabbi. Like reviewed to find more leads for inter- President Callaghan introduced Rabbi congregation is like a chavruta relation- the mythical Janus, this was a rare oppor- views. An interesting problem presented Melissa Heller, the Director of Admis- ship, in which both parties support and tunity to examine our past while simulta- itself when reviewing the interview tran- sions for the Reconstructionist Rabbini- provoke each other into constant growth, neously looking toward our future. scriptions prepared by professional tran- cal College of Philadelphia, who is a development, and understanding. She of- After the Religious School sang a song scribers. “Strange names and Yiddish long-time friend, classmate and study fered a blessing for Rabbi Mark and the of celebration, Barry Scherr spoke on be- phrases seemed to be challenges, some of partner of Rabbi Melamut. She remarked UVJC community. “May you grow to- half of the History Group, who re- which were humorous.” Barry said there that the timing of this celebration, early gether, move from strength to strength, searched and wrote What Came Before. were many people to be thanked for this in the month of Elul, is momentous with- be mutually nourishing, be bold, be cou- Barry was UVJC president when the effort and he was very pleased with the in the cycle of the Jewish year and is par- rageous, encourage each other to contin- UVJC and Dartmouth College made the great interest in the project shown by the allel to the developing relationship be- ue to ask questions and seek solutions, decision to join together to build what is members of the community. He urged tween the UVJC community and Rabbi and always keep the coffee flowing.” now the Roth Center for Jewish Life, the celebration attendees to look at the Mark. This is a time of reflection. We are Rabbi Mark then took the dais and ex- home to the UVJC and Dartmouth Hill- photo display outside the sanctuary. He encouraged to reflect upon where we pressed his gratitude for everyone’s atten- el. The Roth Center opened in 1997. The also told the crowd that the transcripts have been and what we have done in the Installation continued on page 12

Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 11 October Holidays Service Guide 2019 Contact your local synagogue (listed on page 2) for more information and to reserve tickets where required. Some times (e.g., shofar blowing, Yizkor) are approximate and may vary from the published schedule.

AMHERST followed by Break Fast. Sun, Oct. 13: 7:15 PM Erev Sukkot service. Temple Adath Yeshurun Congregation Betenu Mon., Oct. 14: 9:30 AM Sukkot service. Sun., Oct. 20: 6 PM Simchat Tues., Oct. 1: 10 AM Rosh Hashanah service. Fri., Oct. 4: 7 PM Shabbat Fri., Oct. 4: 7:30 PM Lay-led Shabbat Shuva service. Tues., Oct. 8: Torah service. Shuvah service. Sat., Oct. 5: 10 AM Shabbat Shuvah, Torah Study. Sun., 7:30 PM Kol Nidre service. Wed., Oct. 9: 10:30 AM Yom Kippur Oct. 6: 10 AM Cemetery service, Manchester Hebrew Cemetery, 245 service, 3:45 PM afternoon service, 5:30 PM Yizkor and concluding DURHAM Beech Street, Manchester. Tues., Oct. 8: 8 PM Kol Nidre Service. service, 7 PM break-the-fast. UNH & Seacoast Chabad Jewish Center Tues., Oct. 1: 10 AM Services, 11:30 AM Shofar blowing followed by Temple Israel BETHLEHEM Kiddush, Light Buffet. Tues., Oct. 8: 7 PM Kol Nidre. Wed., Oct. 9: 10 Tues., Oct. 1: 9 AM Rosh Hashanah Day 2 service. Sat., Oct 5: 9:30 Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation AM Yom Kippur Morning services, 11:45 AM Yizkor, 6:30 PM Neilah AM Shabbat Shuva service. Sun., Oct. 6: 11 AM Cemetery Visit Sun., Tues., Oct. 1: 10 AM Rosh Hashanah Day 2 service, 1 PM Dairy followed by Break Fast. Oct. 6: 1 PM Tashlich at Arm’s Park Tues., Oct. 8: 5:30 PM Minchah potluck luncheon. Fri., Oct. 4: Shabbat Shuva Kabbalat Shabbat. followed by Kol Nidre. Wed., Oct. 9: 9 AM Yom Kippur service, 5 PM Sat., Oct. 5: 9:30 AM Shabbat Shuvah service, 10:30 AM Torah HANOVER Minchah Neilah, 7:15 PM Break Fast. Mon., Oct. 14: 9 AM Sukkot Day Study. Sun., Oct. 6: 12 PM BHC Community Cemetery service. Kol Ha’Emek, The Upper Valley Jewish Community 1 service. Tues, Oct 15: 7 AM Sukkot Day 2 service. Fri., Oct 18: 6 PM Tues., Oct. 8: 6 PM Kol Nidre & Erev Yom Kippur service. Wed., Oct (Roth=Roth Center, Rollins=Rollins Chapel, Occom=Occom Commons) Kabbalat Shabbat service with sandwiches in the Sukkah. 9: 10 AM Yom Kippur service, 12:30 PM Yizkor service, 1 PM Musaf Tues., Oct. 1: 9 AM Rosh Hashanah 2nd day Traditional service-Roth. service, 5 PM Minchah, 6:30 PM Neilah/ Havdalah, Final Shofar. Tues, Oct. 8: 6 PM Kol Nidre service-Rollins. Wed., Oct. 9: 9 AM Yom NASHUA Thurs., Oct. 10: 10 AM Sukkah building/Brunch. Sun., Oct. 13: 5 PM Kippur Traditional service-Rollins, 10 AM Yom Kippur Tot and Family Temple Beth Abraham Sukkah decorating, 6 PM Sukkot service and Dairy/Pareve Potluck. services-Roth, 10 AM Reform service-Occom, 3 PM Study session- Tues., Oct. 1: 9 AM Second Day Rosh Hashanah Main Sanctuary service, Fri., Oct. 18: 6:30 PM Shabbat Shuva Kabbalat Shabbat. Sat., Oct. Roth, 4:30 PM Minchah- Rollins, 6:15 PM Neilah and Havdalah-Rollins, 10-11:30 AM reNewYEAR in Great Hall in School Building, 11:35 AM Rabbi 19: 9:30 AM Shabbat and Sukkot Morning service, 10:30 AM Sukkot 7 PM Break the Fast-Rollins. Mon., Oct. 14: 10 AM Sukkot Day 1 Jon's sermon, followed by Shofar service, 1:30 PM Main Sanctuary Torah Study. 5 PM Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor, 6 PM Simchat Torah service-Roth. Tues., Oct. 15: 10 AM Sukkot Day 2 service-Roth. Mon., service concludes. Tues., Oct. 8: 6 PM Kol Nidre in Sanctuary, 6:15-7:30 Celebration. Oct. 21: 10 AM Shemini Atzeret and Yizkor services-Roth. Tues., Oct. PM Main Sanctuary service, 6:30-7:15 PM reNewYEAR in Great Hall in 22: 10 AM Simchat Torah service-Roth. School Building, 7:15-8 PM Song circle with Eliana Light. Wed., Oct. 9: 9 CONCORD AM Main Sanctuary service, 10-11:30 AM reNewYEAR in Great Hall in Temple Beth Jacob KEENE School Building, 11:35 AM Rabbi Jon's sermon, 1:45 PM (approx.) Main Tues., Oct. 1: 9:30 AM Rosh Hashanah II service. Fri., Oct. 4: 7 PM Congregation Ahavas Achim Sanctuary service break for afternoon, 2 PM Discussion led by Eliana Erev Shabbat Shuvah service. Sat., Oct. 5: 9:30 AM Shabbat Shuvah Tues., Oct. 1: 9 AM – 1 PM Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Morning service. Light, 5 PM Services resume, 6-7 PM Ne'ilah concluding service, 7 PM service. Sun., Oct. 6: 9 AM Memorial service at TBJ Cemetery Tues., Oct. 8: 6 PM Kol Nidre Evening service. Wed., Oct. 9: 9 AM Congregational break fast. Sun., Oct. 13: 7:30 PM First night Sukkot (Blossom Hill Cemetery). Tues., Oct. 8: 7:30 PM *Kol Nidre Yom Kippur Morning service, 1:15 PM Yizkor (Memorial service), 2:15– service in Sukkah. Mon., Oct. 14: 9:30 AM First day Sukkot morning service. Wed., Oct. 9: 9:30 AM *Yom Kippur service, 1:30 PM Family 4:15 PM Study and Meditation sessions, 4:30 PM Minchah service with service, 7:30 PM Second night Sukkot evening service in Sukkah. Tues., service (for families with children 7 or younger), 2:30 PM Alternative Haftarah Jonah, 6 PM Ne’ilah, 6:59 PM Havdalah followed by Oct. 15: 9:30 AM Second day Sukkot morning service. Sun., Oct. 20: observance, 3:30 PM Afternoon-Yizkor-Neilah services. Sun., Oct. communal break the fast vegetarian potluck 7:30 PM Shemini Atzeret evening service. Mon., Oct. 21: 9:30 AM 13: 7 PM Erev Sukkot service. Sun., Oct., 20: 9:30 AM Yizkor service, Shemini Atzeret morning service and Yizkor, 5:45 PM Afternoon Yizkor 5 PM Family dinner (pizza provided), 5:45 PM Simchat Torah/ LACONIA service, 6-7:30 PM Simchat Torah dinner and family celebration for all Consecration service. *Tickets required. Temple B’Nai Israel ages. Tues., Oct. 22: 9:30 AM Simchat Torah morning service. Tues., Oct. 1: 10AM Rosh Hashanah service. Fri., Oct. 4: 7:30 PM CONWAY Shabbat Shuva service. Tues., Oct. 8: 7:30 PM Kol Nidre service. PORTSMOUTH Kehilat Har Lavan Jewish Community (Majestic Theater, 36 Main Wed., Oct. 9: 10 AM Yom Kippur service, 4 PM Minchah service, 5:30 Temple Israel Street, Conway) PM Ne’ilah service, followed by Community Break Fast at Tues., Oct. 1: 8:30 AM Rosh Hashanah Day 2 service, 9:45 AM Torah Tues., Oct. 8: 5:45 PM Kol Nidre. Wed., Oct. 9: 10 AM Yom Kippur approximately 6:30 PM. service, 10:30 AM Shofar service, 10:45 AM Sermon, 11:15 AM Musaf, services, 12:30 PM Yizkor, 5 PM Children’s service RSVP, 6:40 PM 12:30 PM Conclusion of services. Tues., Oct. 8: 5:53 PM Fast begins, Final Shofar, followed by Break the Fast. MANCHESTER 7 PM Kol Nidre. Wed., Oct. 9: 8:30 AM Yom Kippur service, 10 AM Chabad Center for Jewish Living Torah service, 11 AM Children’s service, 11 AM Yizkor, 11:15 AM DERRY Tues., Oct. 1: 10 AM Day 2 Rosh Hashanah service, 12:15 PM Shofar Sermon, 11:45 AM Family service, 11:45 AM Musaf, 5:15 PM Minchah, Etz Hayim Synagogue blowing. Tues., Oct. 8: 7 PM Kol Nidre. Wed., Oct. 9: 10 AM Yom 6:15 PM (approx.) Neilah, 7:10 PM Ma’ariv, 7:15 PM Shofar, followed by Tues., Oct. 1: 9:30 AM Rosh Hashanah Day 2 service. Tues., Oct. Kippur Morning services, 11:15 AM-2:45 PM *Children’s service and Break the Fast. Mon., Oct. 14: 9:30 AM Sukkot service. Sun., Oct. 20: 8: 7:15 PM Kol Nidre. Wed., Oct. 9: 9:30 AM Yom Kippur service, 1 PM activity room, 12:30 PM Yizkor, 6:59 PM Shofar blast, followed by 6 PM Simchat Torah service and celebration with klezmer band. Mon., Discussion group, 2 PM Family service, 4 PM Yizkor and Neilah, break-fast buffet. *Registration required. Oct. 21: 9:30 AM Shemini Atzeret service, 11 AM Yizkor.

Installation continued from page 11 dance. He offered an emotional thanks to theme of reflection and the month of Elul. relationships. Being present in relation- life and the approaching New Year. How his wife and their two children, who had He noted that Elul, in Hebrew, is spelled ships helps us to envision that which is sa- can we grow? What can we do different- the courage to take a leap of faith to move aleph, lamed, vov, lamed. These are the cred in our lives. ly? Where are we? In this moment, as a across the country, from a metropolitan same letters that begin the words of the The program drew toward its close community, we experience the sound of center like San Francisco to a more rural phrase “Ani lidodi v’ lidodi li” – I am my with a prayer followed by the shofar the shofar and hear it also calling out to Upper Valley, without first seeing it. He beloved, and my beloved is mine. This is blowing, by Aaron Kaplan, with the call mark this unique moment of joy in estab- then speculated on why it took a full year commonly stated in weddings because it of tekiah gedolah that did not seem to lishing our sacred relationship as Com- before this installation was held. “Perhaps speaks to strengthening relationships end. The congregation read the following munity and Rabbi. We are present. We it was part of a test on the part of the within marriages. This is also relevant to prayer with Rabbi Mark: “We mark this are ready. We are listening. Tekiah!” Two community. Can Rabbi Mark and family today’s installation, because it speaks to time of transition within our Jewish Cal- more songs (“Az der Rebbe Est” and make it through an Upper Valley winter? the marriage between Rabbi Mark and the endar with the sounding of the shofar. “Shalom Chaverim”) accompanied the The truth is, not only did we survive, but UVJC. For Rabbi Mark, his role is all These calls invite us to begin a period of celebrants as they then went to the tent we thrived.” He then picked up on the about connections. It is to be present in all internal reflection, as they wake us up to outside for a joyous jazz brunch.

PAGE 12 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 Enjoy New Recipes at Your Holiday Table So many holidays and so many meals to dish will look in all the different stages. 2 cloves garlic for 40-45 minutes, or until vegetables are prepare. We are looking for simple but de- The book includes recipes from Appe- minced (about 1 tsp) tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from licious recipes to prepare to entertain our tizers, Soups and Salads, Fish, Chicken kosher salt heat; let cool slightly. family and guests. Variations: Simple and and Meat all the way to Dairy, Grains and black pepper Using an immersion blender, process Delicious Dishes. Two Ways (Artscroll/ Vegetable Sides and ends with Desserts. 4 large sweet potatoes - peeled and chopped soup until smooth. If soup is too thick, add Shaar Press, September 2019) takes off 3 Asian or Bosc pears - peeled and chopped a little water. Adjust seasonings to taste. the pressure of getting ready to entertain Sweet Potato Pear Soup 1 tsp sweet paprika or just feed your immediate family dinner. [Recipe reprinted with permission from pinch dried thyme Variation: Cinnamon Sugar Pears Variations gives the home cook a way to Variations: Simple and Delicious Dishes. 5-6 cups water or vegetable broth Prepare soup as directed. Preheat oven take a main recipe and add variations to Two Ways by Daniella Silver (Artscroll/ to 400°F. Coat a cooking rack or pizza it. Author Daniella Silver lays out recipes Shaar Press, September 2019)] Heat oil in a large soup pot over medi- tray with nonstick cooking spray. Slice 2 that will be delicious by themsevles and Pareve / Passover / gluten-free / freezes um heat. Add onion, celery, garlic, salt, additional pears very thinly (do not peel). then offers variations that present differ- well / yields 8-10 servings and pepper; sauté for 8-10 minutes, until Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon on ent ways to use the recipe, often adding golden. both sides. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 ingreidents that will sometimes make it a 2 Tbsp extra light olive oil Add sweet potatoes, pears, paprika, minutes until golden. Garnish the soup completely different dish. There are plenty 1 large onion, diced thyme, and water. Bring to a boil. with baked pears or sprinkle soup with of photos to show the home chef how the 2 ribs celery, chopped Reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, thyme leaves.

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Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 13 2018-2019 Campaign Honor Roll $750-$999 Stella Scheckter Stephen Soreff and Peggy Tucker Louise Allard Elaine Silberberg Norman and Sue Stahl Nancy Frankel and Mary Atwell Roberta Silberberg Joseph Steinfield and Virginia Eskin David and Davi-Linda Friedman Melvin and Rachel Spierer Adam and Catherine Tanzer Bernard and Toni Gasser Eliot Sirkin and Joanne Taube Ray and Nancy Widrew Gary and Carol Sobelson $500-$749 Howard and Ann Suls $100- $199 Anonymous (2) Robert Wofchuck and Heather Gilbert Anonymous (5) Paul and Elaine Bieber Melanie Zalman McDonald and Family Martin and Debra Baker Gifts received by June 30, 2019 Stephen Camann Eitan and Gabriele Zeira Marc and Ellen Benson Dina Michael Chaitowitz Gerald and Nancy Zidle Joel and Mary Berman $30,000+ David and Betty Effron Paul and Alyse Bettinger Gary Singer, Jeffrey Singer, Robert Singer and Judy Eliasberg $200-$299 Stephen Blatt and Faith Minard Michael Sydney Luis and Pamela Englander Anonymous (3) Steven and Pam Blotcky Marilyn Flynn Michael and Roberta Bornstein Ray and Lori Boelig $15,000+ Bernard & Toni Gasser Roberta Brayer Steven and Amy Borne Anonymous David and Michelle Goldman Barbara Brown Stephen and Linda Borofsky Michael and Mindee Greenberg Bill and Marilyn Cavanaugh Kathy Brodsky $5,000+ Alexander and Inna Itenberg Joel Cohen and Evelyne Perks Ronnie Brown and Daniel Fox Anonymous (2) Michael and Tricia Kapiloff Andrew and Patricia Diengott Robert & Merilyn Chesler Saul Greenspan z”l and Ethel Greenspan z”l Laurie Keller Bruce and Nancy Dorner Ruth Chevion Family Foundation Richard and Nancy Kudler Ann and Stephen Foster Pamela and Jay Cohen Rick and Jan Cohen Winnipesaukee Dental Barbara and Ivor Freeman Charitable Fund Arthur Cohen Gary and Rochelle Lindner Rabbi Peter Levy and Amy Dattner-Levy Jewish Communal Fund Ellen Cohn Jay Madnick Samuel and Ellen Gold Richard Collier and Olga Tomanovich $2,000+ Stuart Needleman Stephen and Sherry Goldberg William and Stacey Corey Louis Fink and Pamela Grich Thomas and Vivian Prunier Amy Goldstein and Andru Volinsky Carl and Judith Crosley Eileen Beckhardt Freedman and Ben Freedman Alan and Joan Reische David and Dorothy Goldstone Richard and Bayle Drubel Brenda Johnston Rabbi Amy Loewenthal and Dale Rosenberg William and Jane Goodman Mark and Susan Edelstein Patricia Kalik Michael and Sheila Satzow Ken and Rhoda Goodman Roger Elkus Ken and Bertha Litvack John and Jill Schiffman Ernest and Loretta Greenberg Ellner-Lamarche Family Marc Rubenson David and Lisa Shechter Denis and Sheryl Hammond Leonard Epstein and Diane Clark-Epstein Al Sandler and Sarah Finne-Sandler Rebecca Snider Michael and Ruth Harris Lewis Feldstein Steven Shulman The Spira-Savett Family Rochelle Heit Arlene Levy Fishbein Deborah Stone Jay and Marjorie Hodes Jacob Freedman $1,500+ Mark and Susan Zankel Philip and Carolyn Hollman Bennett Freeman Walter and Eleanor Angoff Michael and Beverly Kahn Gary and Mara Friedman Howard and Joan Brodsky $300-$499 Aaron and Deborah Kaplan Joel and Margy Friedman Tiffany and Daniel Cohen Anonymous (2) Michael Kasten Darren and Stacy Garnick Rabbi Beth D. Davidson Richard Abel and Roberta Berner Malcolm and Selena Katz Vincent and Marcia Gloddy Helen Hayman Helen Arnold H. Jerome and Lois Keisler Arnold and Alice Goldstein Matthew and Stephanie Lee Michael and Michele Bank Sheryl Rich Kern Gary an Lynn Goodnough Jay and Sue Niederman Judson and Janice Belmont Newton and Arlene Kershaw Irene Gordon Stephen and Lillian Singer Francine Berman Robert and Atara Kirsh Mark and Elaine Granoff Robert and Toby Bersak Elizabeth Kolodney & Barbara Sutton Alex Granok and April Shaw $1,000+ Charles Broad Bernard and Bernice Kramer Alan and Rebecca Green Steven and Jane Cohen Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Rabbi Levi and Shternie Krinsky Barbara Green Ross and Jennifer Fishbein Elsa Conrad Barry and Bonnie Leshin Louis and Ann Greenberg Harvey and Wilma Gerstein Jeffrey and Martha Crocker Edward Mencis Harris and Avis Greenstone Ellen Gordon Gregory and Deborah DePasse Jeff Meyers and Amy Ignatius David and Allyson Guertin Jonathan Greenblatt and Sarit Itenberg Gerald Eichner Robert Moses and Gena Cohen-Moses Brook Haberman Brenda Johnston Martin and Ann Fabian Joel and Fran Naidus Evelyn S. Hammerman z"l Mrs. Roberta Klopfer Robert and Marcia Feldmann Robert and Lisa Orenberg Rabbi Boaz Heilman and Rabbi Sally Finestone Laurie and Ted Medrek Bruce and Katharine Freeman Sol and Linda Rockenmacher Howard and Robin Helrich Norri Oberlander Alan and Beth Gaby Daniel and Ellen Rockmore Alan and Marilyn Hoffman Ido Preis and Julia Kay Preis Ronald and E. Sandra Goldberg Lawrence and Robin Rubin Dardana Hoyt Rabbi Joshua Segal and Karen Satz Elliott Berry and J. C. Harvey Michael Schloss Jim and Kate Hyde Harry and Barbara Shepler Ira Keltz Ira and Jennifer Schwartz Burton and Suzanne Hyman Steven Silberberg David and Sandra Kochman Barry and Barbara Scotch Samuel Joffe and Mary Kathleen McCabe Kenneth and Grace Solinsky Rachel Kurshan Steven Scudder and Donna Palley Jonathan Kane and Arlene Agosto Abner Taub and Liliane Sznycer Eric and Heidi Pound Robert and Joyce Selig David and Barbara Katz Bernice and Saul Taube z"l Sydell Rosen Silvia Sequerra and Marcio Jablonka Amichai and Lindsay Kilchevsky Richard Winneg z”l and Fran Winneg Michael Rosenblum Norman Silber Rabbi Ira L. Korinow

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Bruce Labitt and Elinor Schwartz Leonard and Rita Benjamin Ed and Jane Harrington C. Paul Oakes Alex Leibowitz Bruce and Becky Berk Matthew and Ellen Harrington Irina Rombe Jeffrey and Serena Levine Henry and Pat Biagi Lauren Harris Roseann Ronnan Eli and Aimee Levy Michael Blackman and Molly Samson Steven Heifetz Lewis Rosen Morton and Susan Lynn Roberta Blades David and Nora Hunt Martin and Debra Rothberg Michael and Marla Margolis David and Natalia Blank Amy Hyett Walter and Emma Rous Doris Marks Paula Blank Floyd z"l and Hope Inman Reva Rovner Shaun and Stacey Moore Harvey and Elaine Bloom Andrew and Nancy Jaffe Samuel and Kelly Ruback Ellen Musinsky Shari E. Boraz Joel and Hyla Jaffe Maxine and Steven Rubin Deni Oven Shelley Brass Irene Jones Alan and Marlene Rubin Jill Pelunis Renee Brenner Stanley B. Juda Jack Ruderman and Amy Messer Jerry and Peg Penberg Scott and Risa Brownstein Ms. Cecile Juneau Leonard and Mariane Ruvinsky David and Elaine Penchansky Thelma Brudner Jay and Cheryl Kahn Rusty and Marlene Sachs Barry and Dorothy Perlow Jean Buck Ann Kanamine Robert and Nancy Sag Debora and Michael Pignatelli Guy and Lori Burman Mark and Debra Kaplan Ari and Elaine Salis Jonathan Pollack Harriet Cannon Sheldon Kaplan Janet Samuels Edward and Rose Pound Stanley and Marlene Chamrin z"l Jerrold and Deborah Kaufman Paul and Rosalind Sandler James and Ellen Prendergast Steven and Jeanette Chasin Frances Keefe John and Susan Scheinman Carol Pressman Martin and Amy Cielinski Jon Kelly Karl and Lynn Schenker Marjorie Raven Doris Citron Martin Kessel and Gail Robinson Howard and Susan Schiff Sidney and Eileen Regen Andrew and Deborah Cohen Ruth N. Kletnick Howard and Bonnie Schindler Philip Roizin Alan and Ellen Cohen Aida Koocher Nathan Schwandron Arthur and Maureen Rosen Stewart and Claudine Cohen David and Esther Kosofsky Steven Schwartz and Paula Leonard-Schwartz Leon and Sandra Rosenblum Richard Rosenberg and Linda Cohn-Rosenberg Alice and Dorothy Krasner Andrew and Samantha Seal Fred Rosenblum Helen Colby Annette Kurman Rabbi Samuel Seicol David Rosenzweig Thomas Cooper and Rhonda Frisch Cooper Eric Ratinoff and Nicole Leapley Thelma Seidenberg Paul Rothman and Emily McEntee David and Nancy Court Seth and Sandie Leonard Gary and Susan Seidner Alan and Eleanor Rudnick Douglas and Isabel Danforth Barbara Levenson Carol Settino David, Vera, Jacob and Jonah Sacks David and Anita Deifik Mark and Lynda Levine Paul and Marion Shapiro Sanford and Rivka Sadja Mark and Sandy Dickens Melvin and Marilyn Lezberg Richard Shapiro Scott and Mallory Sandler Evelyn Dickson Larry and Sheryl Liberman Judith Shapiro Jack and Olivia Saunders Barbara Brandano Olson Menahem and Marthe Lowy Gary and Jane Shapiro Enrique and Sharon Sernik Neil Donnenfeld Joe and Karen Lukeman Frances Shapiro Stuart and Amy Sherman Betty Edmondson Virginia Lupi Donald Shapiro Roi and Miri Shpindler Robert and Michelle Elfenbein James and Carol Lurie Leah Shuldiner Lewis and Miriam Silverman Gail Ellis Richard and Deborah Lutsk Dotty Silber Karl and Paula Singer Paul and Sue Etkind Aaron Madnick Lee and Christine Silverstein Susan Smith Rhoda and Fred Feldman Rhonda Madnick Paul and Carol Smolenski Melvin and Rachel Spierer Rick and Harriet Fingeroth Carlos and Cheryl Mainemer Lewis and Debrah Snapper Craig and Cynthia Starkman Arnold and Naomi Fishbein Linda McGrath John Dugan and Elaine Sobel Robert and Carol Sternberg Alan and Tina Fishow Leslie Mildenberg and Ida Stanger Mildenberg Warren and Patricia Sommers Stephen Stuart Stephanie Flynn Ross and Amy Moldoff Sherwood and Laura Spelke Luke and Merrilea Tanner Susan Frankel Allan Moses Lesley Stein Jane Taylor Elenore Freedman Sarah Nabel Arthur and Sue Ann Stern Maynard and Laura Thomson Elaine French David and Fredda Osman Visa Taube Marc Tieger Susan and Kevin Frewert Marsha Ostroff and Karen Rines Susan Tussing Diane Toth Sylvia Friedmann Jeff Oxman Terence and Beth Watterson Alice and Kenneth Walden Kenneth Fuld Allen and Susan Oxman John and Dina Weber Peter and Karen Wasserman Joel and Melody Funk Denis and Marsha Paiste Bruce and Carol Wechsler Jay and Ruth Zax Linda L. 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Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 15 Mitzvah/Giving Welcoming Guests Takes on a Special Meaning for Manchester Chabad Manchester — It starts in April. As the Passover festivities come to a close, the first calls come in to the office of Chabad of Manchester, New Hampshire. From then, it picks up speed and becomes emails, messages, and phones ringing off the hook. What are all these people look- ing for? The southern NH Chabad Center has become the first point of contact for Jewish observant travelers looking to visit the state. Vacationers from the East Coast and Canada have made New Hampshire’s White Mountains a popular summer va- cation destination, with a record number of visitors in recent years. Beautiful hiking trails, thrilling alpine sliding, quaint at- tractions like Clark’s Trading Post, and natural wonders like Mount Washington draw people to the area. A motel sign advertising the temporary For the past five years, Rabbi Levi One of the prayer and study groups that met this summer thanks to the efforts of daily minyan organized by NH Chabad. Rabbi Levi Krinsky of Chabad New Hampshire. Krinsky of Chabad of NH has spent countless hours of his summer organiz- spend time on Shabbat. Chabad rents an staying at various hotels in the area to and Rabbi Krinsky hopes that these ing and implementing many services for entire event center for July and August have a synagogue in walking distance. Chabad activities help visitors to feel the religious visitors coming to the area. equipped with Torah scrolls. Books on This summer, Chabad organized 10 ac- welcome and at home when they arrive. Residing an hour or so from Lincoln Jewish studies are provided, along with tive Shabbat minyanim situated through- There is an important Mitzvah in the To- and Bethlehem, the main attractions, plenty of both hot and cold refresh- out the area. Each of them was well at- rah of Hachnosat Orchim — to welcome Rabbi Krinsky works from afar, spend- ments. For the Shabbat-observing visi- tended by visitors of all ages and origins your guests warmly. The Rabbi sees this ing hours on his phone to set up tempo- tors, these synagogues are spread across and from all sects of Judaism. undertaking as an extension of this beau- rary synagogues where families can different locations, allowing families New Hampshire is a beautiful state, tiful mitzvah. TBI “We Care” Announces Benefit Concert: Doo-Wop and Do Good All in One Night! Meredith — The concept of support Interlakes Community grocery shopping, and other errands, as keyboard. This is a performance not to “tzedakah,” or giving, is the Caregivers, Inc. a 501(c)(3) or- well as friendly visits and more. To learn be missed. core value of Temple B’nai Is- ganization that provides rides more, visit www.InterlakesCommunity- “We Care” invites you to come out for rael’s “We Care” program. “We and other direct services to as- Caregivers.org, call 603-253-9275, or fol- a good time and a good cause. Tickets Care” offers a helping hand to sist local residents in their daily low them on Facebook. are just $27.50 and available online at selected Lakes Region non- lives. Services are provided at On Saturday night, October 26, get www.tbinh.org or at one of the following profits to enhance social pro- no charge and include rides to ready to rock n’ roll, twist n’ shout, and retail locations: Innisfree Book Store in grams that benefit the community. The medical appointments (both long-dis- party like it’s 1959 when Doo-Wop DeV- Meredith, Bayswater Books in Center next “We Care” event will lend a hand to tance and local), personal appointments, ille, one of New England's premiere Harbor, Black’s Paper Store in Wolfe- show bands, takes the stage at the Inter- boro, or Greenlaw’s Music and Audio in Lakes High School Auditorium in Mer- Laconia. Bring the kids and grandkids! edith, NH, performing the most memo- Tickets for students with ID are just $10 rable music of the 50s and 60s. Doo- at the door, and children 12 and under Wop DeVille is comprised of experi- are free with a paying adult. The doors enced professional musicians dedicated open at 7 PM for complimentary home- to the presentation of authentic doo- made desserts. The show starts at 7:45. wop music. The group features four tal- “We Care” thanks event sponsors Mir- ented vocalists backed by a band that acle Farms Landscaping and Electrical includes bass, guitar, sax, drums, and Installations, Inc. for their support.

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PAGE 16 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 Geoffrey Brahmer Presents Life and Writings of Primo Levi on October 17 ed and sent to labor camps. During working as a chemist and manager in a By Eileen Regen World War II, Italian Jews were initially paint factory. Bethlehem — Guest speaker Geoffrey protected from deportations from Italy. Levi was once asked why he and other Brahmer will appear in Bethlehem, NH, This changed, however, as Germany oc- survivors spoke out, and he replied, “It at 7 PM on Thursday, October 17, in the cupied much of the Italian Peninsula in happened, therefore it can happen again. Bethlehem Public Library with a Power- September 1943. Shortly after the formal This is the core of what we have to say.” Point presentation about the life and writ- German occupation, deportations of Levi died by suicide on April 11, 1987. ings of Holocaust survivor Italian Jews to Auschwitz and Geoffrey Brahmer says, “This presenta- Primo Levi and the extent of other labor and extermination tion was motivated by the mass murders the Holocaust in Italy. sites began. at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pitts- Through the lens of Levi’s Primo Levi was born on July burgh, as well as other synagogues, own Holocaust experiences 31, 1919. His Jewish ancestors, churches, mosques and schools in the and reflections, one may learn going back several centuries, United States and around the world. I some of the lessons of the came to Italy from Spain and dedicate it to the victims of these massa- Holocaust for our own times. Southern France and settled in cres and to all the victims and survivors of Members of the community the Turin area of Northern Ita- the Holocaust and other genocides. May Geoffrey Brahmer will read a few of Levi’s po- ly. Levi was raised in an assimi- Primo Levi we learn from them in our own times!” ems. Brahmer’s visit is sponsored by Beth- lated Jewish home, and until he was de- lehem Hebrew Congregation. ported to Auschwitz, considered himself Italy was one of the places where Jews, an Italian, not a Jew. As Levi notes, “I some brought to Rome in chains after the became a Jew in Auschwitz.” destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE, first Levi joined a group of young Italian settled in Western Europe. At times over partisans in 1943. After being captured, the last 2,000 years, cities in Italy became Levi was sent to Fossoli, an Italian and places of refuge for Jewish families es- later a Nazi incarceration and deporta- caping pogroms in France and Inquisi- tion center. He was deported to Aus- tions in Spain and Portugal. Venice be- chwitz in February 1944 with 650 other came the first known Jewish ghetto in Jews on an arduous four-day and night Europe in 1516. Jewish ghettos, spread journey. Of the 650 people who began across Italy, were not dissolved until Na- this journey, fewer than 200 were selected poleon Bonaparte established the King- to live upon their initial arrival in Aus- dom of Italy in 1805. chwitz. Of these initial survivors, many After Benito Mussolini rose to power later did not survive. In the Holocaust, in 1922, Jewish refugees from Germany over 7,700 Italian Jews were murdered. and Austria considered Italy a sanctuary In Auschwitz, Levi’s work as a writer for a time. This changed as Mussolini de- began. His 1946 work, If This Is A Man, veloped closer diplomatic ties with Adolf published in 1947, became one of the Hitler, culminating in Italian anti-Semitic first Holocaust survivor memoirs. This Laws, based on Nazi models, in 1938. was followed by multiple works, includ- Jews, losing many of their rights, were ing poems, essays, short stories, memoirs, then considered “enemies of the people” and a novel. Over the next 40 years, many by the State. Some Jews were incarcerat- of Levi’s works were written when he was ADL Sponsors Forum on Combating Anti-Semitism Newton, MA — Join the Boston com- Featured speakers include CNN’s John munity at the Newton Marriott on Oc- Berman, Emory History professor Deb- tober 27 for ADL’s the Good Fight Fo- orah Lipstadt, and Bari Weiss of The rum, an informative and New York Times. For hands-on day dedicated to more information and to combating anti-Semitism. register, visit www.adl.org/ This one-day forum will in- goodfightforum. Admis- clude presentations by sion is $36/adult and $18/ leading experts on anti- student (grades 6-12) and Semitism and skill-building workshops includes snacks and lunch (dietary laws for adults, students, and families. Par- will be observed). This regional program ticipants will leave with an actionable is co-sponsored by Jewish Federation of toolkit for confronting anti-Semitism. New Hampshire. 

Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 17 An Israeli's Report on Israel Newport — Bernard Avishai, visiting retards progress and makes accommoda- professor at Dartmouth and year- round tion with the Palestinians impossible. Is- Jerusalem resident, spoke at the summer rael’s economic center is on the coast and meeting of the Sunapee-Kearsarge Jewish is largely secular and center left. He felt Community. Bernard offered observations that a coalition of Israeli political par- about the American political scene and its ties, Jewish and Arab, could threaten Li- implications for the Jewish community, kud and lead to unseating Netanyahu. and he commented about Israel’s political In answer to questions about accom- divisions and its forthcoming elections. modation with the Palestinians, Bernard Among his observations: Israel, which outlined a vision of a confederation of for years enjoyed bipartisan support, is in two states. He noted that all of Israel and danger of becoming an American politi- the Palestinian territory could fit into cal issue. The Trump-Netanyahu alliance Greater Los Angeles, and the distance has made Israel look like another red between Israel’s economic center and the state. This has played into the hands of economic center of the Palestinians is the BDS supporters. Despite Trump’s about the distance between Hanover and support of Israel, a great percentage of Lake Sunapee. Common infrastructure Jewish voters will support the Democrat- needs make separation of the two states ic presidential candidate. This could ap- all but impossible. He noted that accom- pear thankless and might antagonize the modation would require land swaps, Trump base, affecting their support for would be resisted by elements on both Cutline? Israel. Bernard noted that Israel was ac- sides, and would likely lead to terrorism, tually as divided politically as the United but he felt that close cooperation was in States. Netanyahu is propped up by the the interests of both parties and was the Just in Time for Chanukah: religious right, a theocratic faction that best way out of the current situation. Afghan Gimmel Fundraiser Raffle Concord — Can you hear it? The your washer and dryer. sound of clicking needles? The Temple Raffle tickets ($20 each) can be pur- Beth Jacob Knit-Crochet Group is at it chased from group members or by email again! It’s the group’s third afghan, hence ([email protected]). The drawing is its name “Afghan Gimmel.” Over 20 Wednesday, December 4, just in time for makers collaborated on this raffle fund- Chanukah! raiser to support the TBJ Security Fund. Thank you to the members who pro- Susan Zlotnick-Hale originated the duced this year’s beautiful afghan: Truda group two afghans ago. This year, she Bloom, Sheila Booth, Mary Bresler, EJ and co-leader Mindy Fitterman chose six Cohen, Gena Cohen Moses, Nancy knit textures that look good front-and- Court, Tabitha Dunn, Mindy Fitterman, back to use in Fitterman’s block layout Susan Friedburg, Amy Goldstein, Robin using colors selected by Alice Kinsler. Helrich, Alice Kinsler, Carmen Kosow, The edges of all 20 blocks and the entire Miriam Lebby, Linda Mattage, Leslie afghan are finished with a crocheted bor- Melby, Carol Ringo, Eleanor Rudnick, der. This handmade beauty is made with Carol Sobelson, Marsha Turner, and Su- SuperWash wool, so it’s easy to clean in san Zlotnick-Hale. SAVE THE DATE March 19-29, 2020

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PAGE 18 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 Hadassah Opens Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit [Reprinted from Arutz Sheva, Israel level pediatric hemato-oncology and “History was made today at Hadassah, world-renowned specialists at Hadassah National News] BMT specialist, and is managed by a team when we opened a complete unit from will now be able to double the number of of physicians specializing in pediatric on- scratch, in line with Hadassah's commit- pediatric bone marrow transplantations, Recently, Hadassah Medical Organiza- cology. Together, they provide the highest ment to the Ministry of Health," said Ha- saving the lives of more children, and tion opened a new pediatric Bone Mar- level of care, tailored to the patient's age. dassah director general Prof. Zeev Rot- that is the reason why we are here. In the row Transplantation (BMT) unit at Ha- Helmsley trustee Sandor Frankel said, stein. "A unit that is totally dedicated to past year alone, the Department per- dassah University Hospital Ein Kerem, “The Helmsley Charitable Trust is proud treatment and bone marrow transplanta- formed more BMT transplantations than Jerusalem. The unit, in the Sharett Insti- to support this important project, given tion in children; rooms that allow for total ever recorded in an Israeli institution. tute of Oncology, was established and the demonstrated need to improve pedi- isolation, as is required following BMT Hadassah is excited by this vital new equipped thanks to a $4.75 million grant atric BMT infrastructure and units in Is- transplantation; a child-friendly environ- partnership with the Helmsley Charita- from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helms- rael, and Hadassah’s unique ability to ment in pleasant colors that soften the dif- ble Trust.” ley Charitable Trust last year. This will provide this treatment to people in the ficult experience; and most importantly, Hadassah serves approximately 1 mil- enable Hadassah to provide life-saving greater Jerusalem area. The new unit will with our terrific team who specialize in lion residents of Jerusalem and neigh- treatments to 51 additional children ev- significantly expand Hadassah’s pediatric treating such children, who need every boring communities, including Judea and ery year. In recognition of this grant, the BMT capacity and will enable the hospi- hug and every specialist that will advance Samaria. It is the only facility in the new unit will be named after Helmsley. tal to provide life-saving BMT treatment his/her treatment. Hadassah Medical Or- greater Jerusalem area that offers com- The unit functions within the Depart- to approximately 100 children each year.” ganization is very grateful to the Helmsley plex oncology and BMT treatments for ment of Bone Marrow Transplantation & In the past year alone, more than 70 pe- Charitable Trust for its vital support, children, from across Israel, the Palestin- Immunotherapy at Hadassah Ein Kerem, diatric bone marrow transplantations which has enabled us to create and equip ian Authority, and other countries in the and it is dedicated to treating children re- were performed at Hadassah. Helmsley’s the new expansion of the Pediatric Bone Middle East and around the world. quiring BMT, in full compliance with Is- Israel Program, which began active Marrow Transplantation Unit.” For additional information about Ha- rael's Ministry of Health instructions. The grantmaking in 2010, has committed Prof. Rotstein also emphasized that dassah and the Manchester chapter, new expanded Pediatric BMT Unit is over $280 million to causes and organiza- “the demand for these highly specialized please contact Michele Bank at michele. headed by Prof. Polina Stepensky, a world- tions in Israel. treatments is constantly increasing. The [email protected] or 488-5657.

TAY Brotherhood Fall Breakfast Program to Highlight It’s an exciting time at The Derryfield School! This fall Manchester’s Millyard we will open our new Science & Manchester — On Sunday morning, NY, and she is on the team for the transit- Innovation Center as well as launch November 3, at 10 AM, the Temple Adath oriented development plan for the south- our new academic program. Yeshurun Brotherhood will host its Fall ern part of the Millyard in Manchester. Breakfast at TAY at 152 Pros- Susan was a lecturer in ur- We’ve enhanced our curriculum pect Street in Manchester. Our ban design and planning at with engaging Advanced Topics guest speaker is Susan Silber- MIT for thirteen years. She is courses, 6-12th grade Leadership berg, city planner, urban de- lead author of the MIT pub- and Ethics, additional Computer signer, architect, author, and lication, “Places in the Mak- educator, who will speak about ing: How Placemaking Builds Science offerings, and more. “Manchester’s Millyard: Past, Places and Communities.” Present, and Future”. This publication reveals the Susan will discuss the his- importance of the placemak- tory of innovation at the Mil- ing process in building social OPEN HOUSE lyard and how current plans capital and restoring local attempt to reconcile historic Guest speaker political voices in communi- Sunday, November 17, 2019 building layouts and urban Susan Silberberg ties. She is a featured panelist 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. streets with new ways of working, living, at the upcoming “Open to the Public” fo- and playing. rum on public space and security hosted Gather information on the admission She is the founder and principal of Civ- by the National Capital Planning Com- The Derryfield School is a process, talk with faculty, tour the campus icMoxie, LLC, a planning, urban design, mission at the Navy Memorial in Wash- coed, independent, with students, and meet our admission staff. and strategic placemaking group with ex- ington, DC. LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE FOR FALL 2019 perience serving municipalities, nonprof- It should be a very informative morning college-preparatory day school in Manchester, NH its, and private clients. Susan led the Man- as we learn about the continuing evolution Contact us at: chester Connects Multimodal and Land of this wonderful Manchester treasure. for students in grades 6–12. Use Plan for Manchester and the Water- We will be serving juice, fruit, bagels 603.669.4524 admission@derryfield.org front Master Plan for Bridgeport, CT. She and shmeers, pastry, coffee, and tea. The Six bus routes available. is currently leading the Sharon Master program is open to all and admission is DISCOVER.DERRYFIELD.ORG Planning project and a Cultural Master free, but please call the TAY office at 603- Plan for North Hempstead, Long Island, 669-5650 to reserve a seat.

Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 19 NH4Israel Kicks Off Its 2019-2020 Programs With Professor Joe Spoerl Manchester — After taking the summer rebuttal to this thesis as he quoted from months off, NH4Israel resumed its monthly other scholars and from the Koran itself to meetings with guest speaker Professor Joe demonstrate the many contradictions that Spoerl of Saint Anselm College. Prof. appear in Donner's work. Spoerl lectures frequently on early Islam, With a full house audience in attendance anti-Semitism, and the Arab-Israeli from around the state, an extensive Q&A conflict. He has published in such journals followed. The strong interest in the subject as Comparative Islamic Studies, The Jewish will likely lead to a future lecture by Prof. Political Studies Review, The Levantine Spoerl where he can pick up where he left Review, and The Journal for the Study of off at the end of this meeting, discussing AntiSemitism. the ideological reasons many Islamic The topic of the lecture was the origins scholars in the West have tried to rewrite of Islam and how ecumenical Islam was in the history of early Islam in order to fit its early years. modern political narratives. Prof. Spoerl first reviewed the work of NH4Israel’s next meeting and program Islamic scholars like Fred Donner, who will be announced shortly to take place on have posited that Christians and Jews were Wednesday, October 2, at 6:30 PM in often welcomed as "believers" by early Manchester at Temple Israel. All are Prof. Spoerl speaks about Islam at a meeting of NH4Israel. Muslims. Professor Spoerl then presented a welcome! The Jewish National Fund Visits the Upper Valley Hanover — “We are shaping the nature tourism, build medical centers, fund re- coming prohibitive. Proportionately fewer and spirit of the next 70 years of the Jew- search, or run an American semester Israelis live in the north (the Galilee) and ish state," said Dar Nadler, Jewish Nation- abroad high school in Israel. Everything south (the Negev). JNF is investing in al Fund's Israel Emissary to New England we do plays an integral role in implement- community building, job opportunities, and the Capital District NY. Nadler, ing our vision; population growth in the housing, and more to make the North and speaking Saturday, August 31, at the north and south, connecting the next gen- South attractive to young professionals Lunch and Learn session of the Upper eration to the land and people of Israel, and to draw Israelis to relocate to the Valley Jewish Community, noted that developing infrastructure, ecology, special northern and southern tiers of the state. since 1901, Jewish National Fund’s driv- needs, heritage preservation, and more.” Following an engaging question and an- ing focus has been to ensure a strong, se- She explained that the largest portion of swer period, she ended the talk by stating, cure, and prosperous land of Israel for the the Israeli population is crowded into the “We are unique, we are strategic, we are Jewish people everywhere. Haifa-Tel Aviv-Jerusalem triangle. As a visionary.” Additional information about She began by asking the audience what result, living costs within that area are be- JNF is available at www.jnf.org. their first thought is when they hear “Jew- ish National Fund.” The unanimous re- Dar Nadler identifying the locations of sponse was “trees.” “While we are active JNF initiatives in Israel. Photo by David Greenfield. Temple Israel Sisterhood Plans in many areas of Israeli life, most people still associate us with trees,” she said. “It is does so with 85% of its water.” She asked Portsmouth Winter Holiday true. We have been planting over 250 mil- if anyone knows who is number 2. No one lion trees, which has helped immeasurably knew it is Spain, at 16%. The United to reclaim large tracts of land. But today States reclaims only 5% of its water. Bazaar Extravaganza dors from outside the Temple. Potential our focus is developing the Negev and She continued with a discussion of By Jewel B. Davis, Sisterhood Vice vendors should send an email to Jewel Da- Galilee of Israel.” She then spoke of JNF’s mission statement. “Everything we President JNF’s amazing track record of building do — every project, initiative, and cam- vis, [email protected], as soon as reservoirs and investing in state-of-the-art paign we take on — connects to our vision Portsmouth — On Sunday, December possible, with photos of your work and research and development in water con- and mission. We don’t just build houses. 1, the Temple Israel Portsmouth Sister- you'll be emailed a vendor form. servation, reclamation, and reuse. She We don’t just buy fire trucks. We don’t just hood will hold a Winter Holiday Bazaar The cost to vendors is $50 per 8-foot noted that “Israel is first in the world in its plant trees. We don’t just provide thera- Extravaganza to entice holiday shoppers table. Vendors may purchase more than ability to recycle and use wastewater. It peutic assistance. We don’t just boost of all cultural backgrounds, selling arts one table. Only 16 tables are available, so and crafts including jewelry, knit goods, we may not be able to give access to all weaving, paintings, pottery, and other cre- who want to participate. The first to sign ative pieces. Snacks and drinks may be up will have first access. purchased as well. Also, we hope to bring There will be no cost for entrance. Keeping you connected a festive atmosphere for Temple members Shoppers are invited to come to Temple and our neighbors to experience in our Israel, 200 State St., Portsmouth, to NEWS blustery Seacoast winter before Chanu- browse and purchase holiday gifts on Sun- e kah and other holidays. day, December 1, from 10 AM to 2 PM! Already, a number of artists and crafts We are looking forward to this event with jewishnh.org people from the Temple are excited to par- excitement. For more information, contact ticipate as vendors. We will also have ven- Jewel Davis at [email protected].

PAGE 20 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 TAY Brotherhood Launches Another Year Manchester — The first TAY Brother- Sunday, March 8; TAY Spring Dinner Breakfasts will be open to all. hood meeting of the 2019-2020 year was Concert, Thursday, May 7; Spring Broth- Fellows, if you are not yet a member very well attended, with 33 Brothers re- erhood Breakfast, Sunday, May 17; Me- please come on board and enjoy a great sponding to enjoy a pre-meeting nosh morial Day Service: Manchester Hebrew experience of warm and wonderful fellow- headed up by corned beef and pastrami Cemetery, Monday, May 25; Brotherhood ship. For Brotherhood membership infor- flown in from the famous Katz’s Deli in Annual Meeting/BBQ @TAY, Tuesday, mation, please contact Sol Rockenmacher New York City. These delicacies were June 2; and TAY Brotherhood-Sisterhood ([email protected]) or David garnished by rye bread, mustard, and Service, Friday, June 19. Penchansky ([email protected]). sauerkraut, plus barbequed chicken wings, French fried potatoes and a David Rosenzweig family dish of hot dogs and beans and flavorings. Hamantashen, JoAnn Meyers Is Named TAY cookies, and donut holes were available for dessert. No one left hungry! A bunch of hungry Brothers dig into the Sisterhood Woman of the Year Katz's Deli corned beef and pastrami at Co-presidents Sol Rockenmacher and Manchester — The Sisterhood of the TAY Brotherhood September meet- David Penchansky reviewed the previous ing nosh. Temple Adath Yeshurun began the fall season’s last quarter programs and we season with a Cuban-themed Member- discussed the calendar of events for the Tuesday, January 7, 2020; Tuesday, Feb- ship Dinner. The social hall was decorat- coming year, which are outlined below. ruary 4; Tuesday, March 3; Tuesday, ed in tropical décor, and a delicious din- TAY Brotherhood is looking forward to April 7; Monday, May 4; and Tuesday, ner of Cuban foods prepared by the another active and meaningful year in June 2, Annual Meeting, BBQ. members was enjoyed by all. Linda which we will strive to continue the tradi- Programs for 2019-2020 are: TAY Suk- Rockenmacher presented a program tion of service and camaraderie and fun kah Building, Sunday, October 13; Fall about the History of Jews in Cuba. set forth by our excellent role models Brotherhood Breakfast, Sunday, Novem- The annual TAY Woman of the Year throughout the years. As always, mem- ber 3, with Susan Silberberg: The Man- Award was presented to JoAnn Meyers bership in the Brotherhood is open to all chester Millyard - Past, Present, Future; for her dedication, welcoming attitude, men with a connection to the Jewish TAY Chanukah Party, Sunday, December and commitment. JoAnn is starting her community. So please join in and enjoy a 15; Mitzvah Program, Tuesday, December fourth year of organizing our onegs as JoAnn Meyers with her son, Jeffrey great experience of wonderful fellowship. 24-Wednesday, December 25; TAY Deli well as Breakfast with the Rabbi events. Meyers, and daughter-in-law, Amy Ig- Brotherhood Meeting Dates 2019- Night, Saturday, January 25, 2020; MAN- Congregants appreciate her diligence in natious, who were present when she was 2020: Wednesday, October 2; Tuesday, TY Winter Wonderland Breakfast @TAY, seeing that these functions proceed given the TAY Woman of the Year award November 5; Tuesday, December 3; Sunday, February 9; TAY Purim Party, smoothly. at the TAY Sisterhood dinner

Book Review Reviewed by Merle Carrus Two books about the current state of Judaism in the twenty-first century Here we are again, deciding how long Beyond Survival: How Judaism Can or personal commitment.” Bookman is a riage within the community, anti-Semi- to spend in synagogue for the most im- Thrive in the 21st Century (Rowman & respected rabbi and co-founder of Eit- tism, and support for Israel. Today, few- portant Jewish holidays of the year, Rosh Littlefield, 2019) is written by Terry zah, Inc. He has a Doctor of Dvinity de- er people find those connections mean- Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and wheth- Bookman, a rabbi, who shares his per- gree and has taught at several univeris- ingful or inspiring. In this book, er to take off from work or spective on how Judaism ties. He was named one of Mnookin tries to discover school. Looking foward to looks today in this country Newsweek’s “Top 25 Pulpit for himself and share with the season of eating in our and makes suggestions about Rabbis in America.” the reader the answer to the booths for Sukkot, dancing how we need to proceed to The Jewish American Par- question, “If you do not with the Torah on Simchat keep our children and grand- adox: Embracing Choice in a find your Jewish connection Torah, and don’t forget that children participating in the Changing World (PublicAf- or comfort through reli- minor holiday in between, religion going forward. Rabbi fairs, 2018), by Robert H. gious observance, than Shmini Atzeret. Here are two Bookman offers us a strategic Mnookin, examines the what is your Jewish identity books to read about the cur- plan for moving forward and changes for American Jews based on?” He also exam- rent state of Judaism in having a thriving Jewish com- since the 1950s. In the Unit- ines and attempts to answer America and what is happen- munity. We need to give our ed States today, Jewish peo- the questions, “Why is be- ing in the minds of Jews liv- current and future genera- ple are at the height in terms ing Jewish important to ing in the twenty-first centu- tions a meaningful answer to of public acceptance, you? And how does being ry. What makes people want to be Jewish being Jewish because otherwise, “They though we are concerned Jewish affect the way you or stay Jewish, to be observant or not? may not offically drop out but neither that for our decendents, Jewish identity live your life?” Robert H. Mnookin is How does Judaism fit into everyday life will they activily drop in. Judaism will be- is at risk. In the years following World the Samuel Williston Professor of Law in the United States today? Can Ameri- come a DNA piece of their total identity, War II and the establishment of Israel, at Harvard and director of the Harvard can Judaism survive, and what will it a curiousity at best, but not something there were five traditional touchstones; Negotiation Research Project. He is the look like going foward? that will motivate their time, resources, descent, religious affiliation, intermar- author of nine books.

Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 21 Annie Kuster & J Street: The Rest of the Story It is no secret that some of the most ve- By Norm Silber hemently anti-Israel money is behind J It was very puzzling and disheartening Street, most notably billionaire George to see the article in last month’s edition Soros, who once referred to his teenage of The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter years assisting his father aiding the Nazis calling attention to an event at which in confiscating the property of Jews as Congresswoman Annie Kuster and J "the happiest time of my life." Add the Sen. Maggie Hassan participating in a recent panel at Temple Adath Yeshurun on security in NH houses of worship. Street principals were hawking their neg- wallets of donors such as Genevieve ative views about Israel. Lynch, former board member of The When the US Congress recently con- National Iranian American Council, also Strengthening Security for sidered resolutions condemning the BDS known as the voice of the mullahs in (boycott, divestment, sanctions) “move- Tehran, and Mehmet Celebi, who co- New Hampshire Places of Worship ment” against the State of Israel, the only produced the abhorrently anti-Semitic fight for resources to protect non-profit By Senator Maggie Hassan true democracy and our only tried and film “Valley of the Wolves,” and you have organizations and communities all across true ally in the Mideast, the resolutions a money trail that resembles funding for No one should fear for their life when our state. were co-sponsored by our own Represen- Hamas, not anything that would support they enter a house of worship to reflect As part of those efforts, I cosponsored tative Chris Pappas and Senators Jeanne the safety and security of Jews. and pray. But in New Hampshire and a bipartisan bill to increase funding for Shaheen and Maggie Hassan. Among the candidates J Street has en- across the country, religious institutions the Nonprofit Security Grant Program But our own Congresswoman Annie dorsed and supported were the minority are facing growing threats. Domestic ter- that is helping support security upgrades Kuster refused to be a co-sponsor, and we voices saying “No” to Israeli security -- rorists have attacked houses of worship at houses of worship, and also perma- now should all know why -- it is because of those who voted against funding the Iron including an Oak Creek Sikh temple, a nently authorize this grant program in her support for J Street, which, itself, actu- Dome missile protection system for Israel, Charleston church, and a Pittsburgh syn- law. This bipartisan bill, which has passed ally supports BDS, no matter what they and those who defended the Muslim Broth- agogue. And others, including in the the Homeland Security Committee, would have you believe to the contrary. erhood and advocated continuing U.S. tax- Granite State, receive frequent threats. would also ensure that states like New If you are unwilling to condemn BDS, payer funding for Hamas, the Recently, I met with religious leaders Hampshire — that don’t have large pop- you actually support it. U.S.-designated terror group that refuses to and public safety officials at Temple Ada- ulation centers — are eligible for at least Over more than 5 centuries, Jews have change its charter. “Obliterating” Israel and th Yeshurun in Manchester, as well as one-third of the total funding. been targeted for destruction by various murdering Jews is still the goal of Hamas. Temple Beth Abraham in Nashua, who I will also continue to push the Depart- groups for one reason and one reason J Street tries to sugarcoat its support detailed some of the threats that they ment of Homeland Security and the rest only — that they are Jews. The Jewish for BDS on its own web site by claiming and their congregations have received. of the federal government to improve and State of Israel has spent the blood of that it does not oppose BDS initiatives One Rabbi noted that they only open the strengthen their abilities to combat threats many Jews (as well as Christian support- that explicitly support a two-state solu- doors to the temple shortly before ser- of violence from domestic terrorists. In ers of Israel) and much of its treasure to tion, recognize Israel’s right to exist, and vices begin, and lock the doors shortly May, I sent a letter along with Senator establish itself and protect its way of life. focus only on occupied territory beyond after the start of services. As she leads Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to the Depart- Its only desire is to live in peace and be left the Green Line, the artificial line from her congregation during those minutes ment of Homeland Security Acting Secre- alone by its neighbors. Many Israelis the minds of anti-Zionists arising from when the doors are open, she says she tary Kevin McAleenan expressing con- fought and died to capture the Sinai, the the 1967 war in which Israel was able, wonders, “Is this the night we die?” cern over the rise in domestic terrorism in Gaza Strip, the Golan, and the West Bank with great difficulty and loss of lives, to It is more important than ever that the United States, and requesting infor- of the Jordan. It gave up the Sinai and the push back against its Arab neighbors community organizations, such as houses mation about what steps the Department Gaza Strip for a promise of peace, which who sought its destruction. of worship, have the resources that they of Homeland Security has taken to miti- has never really materialized, although Finally, I suggest that a careful look at need to address threats and mitigate the gate and prevent this threat to protect the ceding the Sinai has produced a modicum the map of Israel and its neighbors might impact of attacks. We must also ensure safety and security of Americans. of calm between Egypt and Israel. be instructive. Israel is a very small coun- that local and state law enforcement have The first responsibility of our govern- Although on the surface, J Street pro- try, with enemies sworn to its destruction robust infrastructure to prevent and re- ment is ensuring that people are safe, se- claims that it is “pro-Israel,” under the on every border. Compare living in Tex- spond to attacks. cure, and free – and that, of course, in- table J Street and its allies are funding as, Arizona, or any of our states border- Toward that end, I am encouraged that cludes being able to worship without fear trips for Jewish college students to go to ing Canada, with those Israelis living New Hampshire is receiving more than of violence. Ramallah and pay homage at the tomb near the Gaza Strip and the Golan. How $4 million in federal grant funding for Our country is experiencing a terrible re- of Yassir Arafat, the father of modern would we feel, and how would we react, terrorism prevention efforts. surgence of hateful rhetoric and violent day terrorism and probably the greatest if our fellow citizens were subjected to This funding will help ensure that state extremism, as well as more and more fre- mass murderer of Jews in the second half random rocket attacks originating from and local law enforcement have the train- quent mass shootings. We need action, of the 20th century. And on college cam- Mexico or Canada? ing necessary to help spot pre-attack first and foremost, to keep Americans of puses, J Street partners with the rabidly It is, in my view, disgraceful that any warning signs as well as the plans, equip- all backgrounds safe, including sensible anti-Semitic Students for Justice in Pales- publication would give any platform to ment, and response capabilities to help measures to keep weapons out of the tine (SJP), a group in the forefront of the those who support BDS and seek the de- save lives if an attack occurred. wrong hands and a comprehensive nation- anti-Israel boycott, divestment, and struction of Israel. In addition, our state is receiving a al strategy to combat domestic terrorism. sanctions movement. An SJP document Please — Never again! $150,000 federal grant specifically for But we also need to address the root uncovered by an education watchdog Norm Silber is a semi-retired lawyer liv- seven New Hampshire houses of worship causes of these threats and violence. We group revealed SJP plans to target, ostra- ing in Gilford. He is a former NH State to help strengthen their buildings’ physi- need to meet this moment by standing to- cize, harass, and silence pro-Israel stu- Representative from Belknap County Dis- cal security. gether united — as Americans have in dents. These are the bigots that J Street trict 2, a self-described political activist, and As a member of the Senate Homeland both good times and in bad — and re- deems “pro-Israel, pro-peace.” a regular at the Manchester Chabad House. Security Committee I will continue to jecting hatred and intolerance.

PAGE 22 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 Would you like to see photos of your Jewish community event here? We accept a maximum of 2 high-resolution photos per event, with 1-sentence captions. Send jpeg attachments to [email protected].

On September 8, Etz Hayim Synagogue in Derry hosted a mini-Yiddish class (“A Bissel Yiddish”). Over 35 attendees had great fun with instructors Alan Green (mohel and Raymond Street Klezmer Band member) and Shirley Lelchuk (Yiddish and Hebrew language teacher), both of Temple Beth Abraham in Nashua. Alan and Shirley are seated in the center of a very appreciative crowd. Photograph by Dina Michael Chaitowitz.

Avia Sagron, JFNH Shlicha, had a wonderful evening getting to know the JFNH board leadership. Thanks to Chair Sarit Itenberg (and her husband, Jonathan Green- blatt), Vice Chair Ken Litvack (and his wife, Bertha) for helping to make Avia feel so welcome as she settles into her role as New Hampshire's Shlicha!

Temple B'nai Israel Religious School students and their families kicked off the new year by making fused class mezuzahs and blowing the shofar. The mezuzahs will be meaningful and artistic additions to their rooms at home, and the temple seems to have gained some new shofar blowers!

A team of volunteers delivered 50 chairs to the new Federation offices in Bedford on Sunday morning, September 15, as a gift from Etz Hayim Synagogue.

Cate Tanzer, Rachel Spierer, Priscilla Malcolm, and Elaine Silberberg prepare food for the TAY Sisterhood dinner

Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780 • October 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 23 Dedicating the new solar panels at Temple Beth Abraham were the Temple’s lead- ers, along with Dan Weeks of ReVision Energy, our partner; State Reps. Patricia Klee and Suzanne Vail, and Alderman Tom Lopez.

Beth Abraham’s Shabbat Alive! players Temple B'nai Israel members served up getting ready for our monthly Friday night blintzes and rugelach this year at Laco- service! With Rabbi Jon are Davida Ru- nia's Multicultural Festival. Irene Gordon bin-Baker, Becky Green, Liz Eckley, and led the effort, as she has in many years Matthew Lee. past, for this varied and fun event.

See what’s happening in the community at www.jewishnh.org The new plaque celebrating energy savings from solar at Temple Beth Abraham.

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