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PAGE 2 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 Watching Israel’s Accomplishments – With Pride and Excitement I’m writing this on April 11, an historic • Waze, a GPS-based mobile navigation ment). I’ve come to understand the dif- day! I’m tuned in to watch as Israel was Melanie Zalman program ference between growing up in the States poised to become the fourth nation to McDonald • ReWalk, a bionic walking system that and growing into a soldier to serve in the land a spacecraft on the moon after U.S., enables paraplegics to stand, walk, and IDF. I’ve heard intimate stories of terror, Russia, and China. In the United States, Executive climb stairs! lives lost, the trauma of war. it is a quiet early spring Thursday, but cu- Director • wix.com, a platform for DIY web de- I’ve come to understand the fierce rious space enthusiasts and Jews around velopment spirited Israeli passion Noam and oth- the world were at the edge of their seats • Drip irrigation systems revolutionizing ers exemplify; a forward-moving and waiting for the livestream of this wonder- us than in the several decades leading up to the agricultural industry solution-oriented way that is all at once ful feat! her arrival. What continues to impress and • And, lest we should forget ,delicious inventive and undeniably rooted in ex- As I watched in amazement, I was re- move me the most is the resilience of the Bamba snacks! pertise and knowledge. There’s a sense minded of the many ways this is mind- Israeli people -- their ability to face chal- As I continued to watch the attempted of urgency, a focus on getting things blowing: A nation only just about 71 lenges or hardships, but to see nothing but moon landing, my heart rose and fell done (less talking, more doing) that I years in existence, a nation smaller than opportunity -- the absolute resolve and with each technical glitch and each kilo- admire and try to replicate. the State of New Jersey, is attempting to positive momentum of the Israeli spirit. meter closer to landing on the moon. At a time when conversation about Is- make intergalactic history as the hearts For as young a nation as Israel is, from While the mission ultimately failed, re- rael can be divisive, I’ve found so much of Israelis and Jews worldwide swell with its great minds have come some of the porting a series of technical and commu- connection in becoming immersed in the pride and excitement. world’s greatest innovations in medicine, nication problems, there was still a great people, the spirit, the ideas, the history, The Israeli spacecraft (cleverly named) agriculture, technology, and culture. sense of achievement and a continued the resiliency. We certainly cannot erase Beresheet, spent the week getting into po- There are so many ways our lives have determination to resume the effort de- the conflict or the difficulties that it sition with complex maneuvers and a staff been shaped by these developments -- spite the setback, as if simply “giving up” brings. But through Federation we can of over 200 engineers, volunteers, scien- many of which we may not be aware of. was not even a remote option. re-discover why Israel beckons to us all. tists, and top experts guiding the path of We have Israel to thank for: Despite this hope dashed, I am enam- P.S. – There’s a “flurry” of Federation this first Israeli “moon lander.” This excit- • The USB flash drive (I’m using one ored with Israel in a way that’s more per- and community programming in May ing project was a joint project between now!) sonal than before. I’ve gotten to know that is Israel-centered for Yom Hashoah SpaceIL (a privately funded Israeli non- • The world’s smallest video camera (de- Noam (her whole family, really) and Avi. (see Zikaron BaSalon) and Yom Hazi- profit) and Israel Aerospace Industries. signed to fit in a pill!) I’ve found that conversational Hebrew karon, including TBA’s Israel Fair and I have learned more about Israel in the • Azilect, a groundbreaking drug to treat sounds like music to me (though my own more! See our community calendar on past two years since Noam Wolf has joined Parkinson’s Disease vocabulary could use some develop- pages 4-5 for details. In the Midst of Elections, a Quick Overview of Israel’s Governmental System Spring is here, which brought a very The Knesset is Israel's unicameral leg- important event, the Israeli elections, on Noam Wolf islature and is seated in Jerusalem. Its April 9. Israel has had the same prime 120 members are elected to four-year minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, for a very terms through party-list proportional long time, and these elections might hold JFNH Shlicha representation, as mandated by the a big change for the people of Israel. 1958 Basic Law. Knesset seats are allo- In order to explain the elections and how cated among parties using the Jefferson it might affect the lives of my family and method of party list proportional repre- me, I need to first make sure you under- ernment departments, though some sentation. Parties select candidates using stand the governmental system in Israel. are deputy ministers and ministers with- a closed list. So the voters select the party The Israeli system of government is out portfolio. Cabinet ministers are ap- of their choice, rather than any specific based on parliamentary democra- pointed by the prime minister, who must candidate. Israel requires a party to meet cy. The prime minister of Israel is appoint members based on the distribu- an election threshold of 3.25% to be al- the head of government and leader of tion of votes to political parties. The cab- located a Knesset seat. Noam and Tali Bass, Shlicha at West a multi-party system. Executive power is inet's composition must also be approved The Knesset's 120 members are elected Hartford, CT, voting in Boston. exercised by the government. Legislative by the Knesset. The prime minister may to four-year terms, although the Knesset While each party attains one seat for 1 in power is vested in the Knesset. The judi- dismiss cabinet members, but any re- may decide to call for new elections be- 120 votes, there is a minimum threshold ciary is independent of the executive and placements must be approved by the fore the end of the four years, and a gov- (recently increased to 3.25%) for parties to the legislature. The political system of Knesset. Most ministers are members of ernment can change without a general attain their first seat in an election. This the State of Israel and its main principles the Knesset, though only the prime min- election; since the 1988 election, no requirement aimed to bar smaller parties are set out in 11 Basic Laws. Israel does ister is required to be one. Knesset has finished its four-year term. from parliament but spurred some parties not have a written constitution. The Israeli government has 28 minis- General elections use closed lists: Voters to join together simply to overcome the The prime minister is the most power- tries, each of them responsible for a sec- vote only for party lists and cannot affect threshold. The low vote threshold for en- ful political figure in the country. The tor of public administration. Each minis- the order of candidates within the lists. try into parliament, as well as the need for prime minister is ceremonially appointed try is led by a minister, who is also a Since the 1992 Parties Law, only registered parties with small numbers of seats to by the president upon recommendation member of the cabinet and is usually a parties may stand. There are no separate form coalition governments, results in a of party representatives in the Knesset member of the Knesset. The Office of the electoral districts; all voters vote on the highly fragmented political spectrum, and makes foreign and domestic policy Prime Minister coordinates the actions same party lists. Polling locations are open with small parties exercising extensive decisions, which are voted on by the cabi- of the work of all government ministries, throughout Israel, and for the diplomatic power (relative to their electoral support) net. The cabinet is composed of minis- and serves and assists the prime minister staff and Shlichim (emissaries) around the within coalitions. ters, most of whom are the heads of gov- in his daily work. world like me, voting overseas is possible. Shlicha continued on page 6

Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 3 Saturday, May 4 To submit Calendar items for the Temple Israel Portsmouth Fundraiser/ print and online JFNH Calendar Comedy Night Events For Our Youth and E-News, go to 7 PM, Social Hall, Temple Israel Portsmouth, Sunday, May 5 purchase and donate some of the food items https://jewishnh.org/community-calendar, Portsmouth needed. Children 8-11 years old will help assemble click the red "Suggest an Event" button, USY Cupcake Wars the bags, enjoy a mystery snack, and create An evening of comedy with “unorthodox” Rabbi Bob 2 PM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua then fill in the form with your event friendships during this important community Alper. We have heard great things about his For grades 6-12. Cost: $10 per person. RSVP to information. service event! Email [email protected] to approachable and hilarious stand-up act! Please join [email protected]. us for an evening of good food, friends in community, sign your child up or for more information. Sunday, April 28 music, and laughter. Tickets are $36 per person and Saturday, May 11 Sunday, June 9 may be reserved through the Temple Israel office at PJ Library Tot Shabbat Sing Along with Zikaron BaSalon, Remembrance in The 603-436-5301 or [email protected]. PJ Library/PJ Our Way Shavuot Shlicha Noam Wolf Celebration Living Room Sponsored by Temple Israel Cultural Endowment Fund. 10 AM, Dover (Address will be given with RSVP) 2 PM, Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation 6:30 PM, Goffstown (Address will be given with Celebrate Shabbat with a morning of music and Sunday, May 5 Celebrate Shavuot with PJ Library! Enjoy stories, RSVP) friends! This program is being held in a private crafts and ice cream sundaes! This program has Kati Preston is a New Hampshire Holocaust Survivor Southern NH Jewish Men’s Club Breakfast home and is geared toward children ages 0-5. 9:30 AM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua fun for children 0-11 years old and their families. and author of the book Holocaust to Healing: Space is limited. Please RSVP to pjlibrary@ This will be the Men’s Club annual meeting, RSVP to [email protected] by June 5. Closing the Circle. Kati will be sharing testimony of jewishnh.org by May 1. her experiences as a child survivor in Hungary with including a review of finances, a vote on any bylaw Friday, June 14 those in attendance. RSVP to [email protected] amendments, and most importantly, a vote on the Family Havdalah and Israeli Dancing Family Shabbat or 627-7679. Space is limited. board slate. The Men’s Club is still looking for a 7 PM, Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry 6 PM, Temple Israel, Manchester couple of men to join the board as at-large A family-friendly night of Israeli dancing with Wednesday, May 1 Contact: Christine at 622-6171 or office@ members. This is also the final breakfast until the instruction, music, and great company. Preceded templeisraelmht.org. Reservations are required Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Remembrance fall. Cost: $8 members, $12 non-members. RSVP: by a short Havdalah service. Bring treats! Concert [email protected]. Sunday, May 19 Sunday, June 23 7 PM, Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry Popsicles on the Playground with PJ A concert of music composed by those who 3rd Annual NH4Israel Run/Walk for Healing PJ Our Way Be A Soup-er Hero and Help Library perished or survived the camps. Memorial Candle for Pancreatic Cancer Fight Hunger 12 PM, Interfaith Campus of Etz Hayim Synagogue 10:30 AM, Playground of Early Learning Center at Lighting, Prayers of Remembrance, Kaddish, and a 2 PM, Whole Foods, Bedford and Church of Transfiguration, Derry Temple Israel, Portsmouth performance by the NH Lakes Region Symphony Join the NH PJ Our Way leadership representative The event is at Etz Hayim Synagogue and the Church Spend your morning with friends on the String Quartet. This event is sponsored in part by a 11-year-old Jonas Welch to create soup bags that of the Transfiguration, 1½ Hood Road, Derry. playground while you enjoy a craft and popsicle mini-grant from The Jewish Federation of New will be donated to homeless shelters throughout Proceeds will benefit Dr. Dror Kolodkin Gal, who treat. Please RSVP to [email protected] by Hampshire. Free. the state. Families are asked to shop at Whole works with his team on the use of state-of-the-art Foods in Bedford on May 19, where they can June 19. Yom HaShoah Joint Service and Program: models in order to understand the processes leading Denial, a play by Peter Sagel to the development of pancreatic cancer. Contact: 7 PM, MCTP Theatre at Northend Montessori Linda McGrath at 498-9984 or NH4Israel@gmail. As a part of the ceremony, we will pause for 1 2nd Annual Schmooze & Booze School, 698 Beech Street, Manchester com. More info at .http://NH4Israel.org minute with a siren, as is done in Israel that same 6 PM, Noah’s Event Venue, Bedford Temple Adath Yeshurun and Temple Israel will hold evening. The ceremony will include texts and songs Yom Hashoah Commemoration Eat, schmooze, and dance thru the decades with a joint Yom HaShoah service and program featuring written by fallen soldiers, some of whom are DJ and emcee Metro Mass Entertainment. Cost: 3 PM, Sanctuary, Temple Israel, Portsmouth a staged reading of the play Denial at the MCTP Americans who chose to serve in the IDF. $60/person, $100/couple. Sign up at schmooze- Holocaust survivor Alex Konstantyn will share his Theatre. This program will be open to all booze.eventbrite.com. Sponsored by Temple Israel family’s experience fleeing Nazi troops in Poland, Thursday, May 9 congregations and the public. This is a collaborative MHT & Shepler Financial. where they hid in forests, on the streets, and in the production by Winnipesaukee Playhouse from Torah Class with Rabbi Jon and Noreen cellar of a business acquaintance. Refreshments and Meredith, NH and the Manchester Community Leibson Saturday, May 18 viewing of Holocaust artifacts will follow the program. Theatre Players. This event is sponsored in part by 10:30 AM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua First Annual Congregation Betenu Golf a mini-grant from The Jewish Federation of New Holocaust Days of Remembrance, showing See May 2 event description. No RSVP needed. Tournament Hampshire. Free. the film, “Who Will Write our History” Temple Adath Yeshurun Brotherhood Spring 1:30 PM, Shattuck Golf Club, Jaffrey Thursday, May 2 4 PM, Colonial Theatre, Bethlehem Dinner Concert Cost: $100 per person, $400 per foursome (all net The Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, in partnership 6 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester proceeds after golf go to Congregation Betenu). Entry Torah Class with Rabbi Jon and Noreen with the Bethlehem Colonial Theatre, will join venues This year’s Temple Adath Yeshurun Brotherhood fee includes prizes for Low Team, Closest to the Pin, Leibson all over the world to present the documentary film Annual Spring Dinner Concert once again features Long Drive, and Steak Dinner to follow the golf. For more 10:30 AM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua Who Will Write our History as BHC’s annual the Manchester West High School Jazz Ensemble. A information, contact Scott Matson at matsons@hotmail. We are currently studying the Abraham and Sarah Observance of Holocaust Days of Remembrance. Free delicious chicken dinner will be served. All com. Please mail registration and check to Congregation story. We look at the original text in Hebrew and Monday, May 6 members of the adult Jewish community are invited Betenu, 5 Northern Blvd, Amherst, NH 03031. various translations, and we consult commentaries to the complimentary (yes, free) event! RSVP: TAY Zikaron BaSalon, Remembrance in the 5th Annual Etz Hayim: An Elegant Evening of and interpretations from traditional sources and office at 669-5650. Fine Wines, Craft Beer, Appetizers & modern disciplines. Come once or many times! No Living Room 6:30 PM, Nashua (Address will be given with RSVP) Saturday, May 11 Desserts RSVP needed. 7 PM (Havdalah), Taps open at 7:30 PM, Etz Hayim Bodo Schrader is a New Hampshire Holocaust Zikaron BaSalon, Remembrance in the Stained Glass Window Dedication/Luncheon Synagogue, Derry Survivor who, along with daughter Margot, has Living Room 12:30, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua Cost: $30 per person in advance, $35 per person at been working to piece together his experiences and 6:30 PM, Bedford (Address will be given with RSVP) Temple Beth Abraham is dedicating 12 stained the door. Purchase tickets online at www.etzhayim. to rebuild connections to Jewish heritage and long- Bodo Schrader is a New Hampshire Holocaust glass windows that represent the 12 tribes of Israel. org/wine-tasting or call 432-0004. Silent auction, lost family in Germany. RSVP: [email protected] or survivor who, along with daughter Margot, has The donors will be honored, and a dedication bottle & gift card raffles and music. Enjoy a collection 603-627-7679. Space is limited. been working to piece together his experiences and plaque will be revealed. No RSVP needed of fine international and American wines curated by to rebuild connections to Jewish heritage and long- Tuesday, May 7 Family Havdalah and Israeli Dancing Alison Miller, M.Ed. Partake in a variety of local craft lost family in Germany. Zikaron BaSalon is a social Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day for the Fallen 7 PM, Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry beers selected by Paul Martin. Delightful music by DJ initiative, which takes place on the Israeli Holocaust Soldiers of Israel and Victims of Terrorism) A family-friendly night of Israeli dancing with Amy. Appetizers and desserts by Amphora. Memorial Day, literally meaning "Remembrance in Facebook Live Vigil instruction, music, and great company. Preceded Sunday, May 19 the living room." RSVP required (space is limited) to 6:30 PM, Live Ceremony on Jewish Federation of by a short Havdalah service. Bring treats! JFNH at [email protected] or (603) 627-7679. New Hampshire Facebook page. Brotherhood Breakfast and “Swim with a Thursday, May 16 Mission” An Evening of Poetry Join JFNH Shlicha Noam Wolf and several JFNH Torah Class with Rabbi Jon and Noreen 10 AM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester 7 PM, Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry board members in a LIVE ceremony to Leibson The TAY brotherhood Breakfast will feature a commemorate Yom Hazikaron - Memorial Day for With poets Midge Goldberg, Alfred Nicol, Robert 10:30AM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua the fallen soldiers of Israel and victims of terrorism. Crawford, and an open mic. See May 2 description. No RSVP needed. Calendar continued on page 5

PAGE 4 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 Calendar continued from page 4 Thursday, May 30 Israel Festival Thursday, June 6 presentation by Phil and Julie Taub about their Torah Class with Rabbi Jon and Noreen 10 AM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua Torah Class with Rabbi Jon and Noreen wonderful Newfound Lake-based program, “Swim Leibson TBA’s annual Israel Festival is a long-standing Leibson With a Mission,” the proceeds of which go to tradition! Come, enjoy Israel street food, shop, and 10:30AM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua 10:30AM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua benefit our veterans. We will be serving bagels, lox, stroll Ben Yehudah Midrehov (pedestrian mall), visit See May 2 description. No RSVP needed. See May 2 description. No RSVP needed shmeers, pastry, fruit, juice, coffee, and tea. The the Kotel to send your prayers, and Israeli dancing, event is free and open to the community but we ask Hummus and Tabbouleh Cooking Class with and more! For more information, please contact Monday, June 10 you reserve a seat. Contact 669-5650 or office@ Noam the JFNH Shlicha Temple Beth Abraham at 883-8184, visit our Sisterhood Member’s Annual Meeting taynh.org to reserve a seat 6:30PM, Derry, (Address will be given with the website, or email [email protected]. This is a 6 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester confirmation of your RSVP) free event For more information, please contact TAY at 669- Thursday, May 23 The cost per person helps cover the ingredients, Shir Jazz: A Concert Featuring Noam Wolf -- 5650 or [email protected]. All Temple Adath Torah Class with Rabbi Jon and Noreen and you get to have dinner with wonderful people, Proceeds Benefit the JFNH Israeli Emissary Yeshurun Sisterhood members are invited. Leibson participate in the cooking process, learn about the Program 10:30 AM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua foods and their history, and hang out with Noam :) Thursday, June 13 6:30 PM, Spotlight Room at the Palace Theatre, 96 See May 2 description. No RSVP needed. To RSVP and purchase your spot, call 627-7679.** Hanover Street, Manchester Torah Class with Rabbi Jon and Noreen Space is limited** Cost: $10 per person. Saturday, May 25 Join us for this intimate one-night-only concert Leibson 10:30AM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua We Care/Temple B'Nai Israel Present: Five Sunday, June 2 featuring JFNH Shlicha Noam Wolf performing her See May 2 description. No RSVP needed O’clock Shadow Benefit Concert Bagels and Biscuits 5K favorite jazz, folk, and Jewish favorites “unplugged” 7 PM, Inter-Lakes High School Auditorium, Meredith 9 AM, Derryfield Park, Manchester in Hebrew and English. Enjoy light Israeli/ Sunday, June 16 Five O’clock Shadow (focs.com), the Boston-based This race benefits Temple Adath Yeshurun and Mediterranean fare provided by Pressed Café, and Sisterhood Year-End Brunch award-winning vocal group, will perform their The Bedford Animal Rescue League. For more bid on a variety of silent auction items and 9:15 AM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua distinctive a cappella style singing to benefit the information, contact Jonathan Baron at 669- experiences, including Red Sox tickets, a private Come and enjoy a wonderful meal with other Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association (lrvna.org). 5650 or [email protected]. To register for this scenic flight for 2, custom High Holiday centerpiece, Sisterhood board members. It will include the Cost: $27.50. For more information, please contact event, please go to .http://www. and much more! Tickets available at www. election of Board and officers and a preview of next Barbara Katz at 443-254-6994 or babsk52@gmail. bagelsandbiscuits5k.com jewishnh.org or by calling 627-7679. Sponsored by year’s plans. Free for TBA’s Sisterhood, $20 for com. Sponsors: Cantin Chevrolet, Golden View Jason Schenker Memorial Walk-a-thon Pressed Café & Shepler Financial Group, LLC. To guests. For more information, please email become an event sponsor, call Melanie at 627-7679 Healthcare, and Miracle Farms Landscaping. 9:30 AM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua [email protected]. or email [email protected]. Cost: $54/pp or The annual Jason Schenker Memorial Walk-a-Thon Monday, May 27 $100/couple. Thursday, June 27 will celebrate not only our Jewish community but Memorial Day Service at Manchester HeBrew Happy Hour our school specifically. Walk to honor our teachers, Tuesday, June 4 Hebrew Cemetery 6 PM, Manchester (location TBD) support the beautiful library in our school, and 5 PM, Manchester Hebrew Cemetery, Manchester Brotherhood Annual Meeting and BBQ Join us for some schmoozing and drinks in strengthen our bonds to each other. Please visit Please join us to remember our Veterans on 6 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester Downtown Manchester! Contact: Christine at 622- https://www.tbanashua.org/ for more details. No Memorial Day. For more information visit http:// For more information, contact 669-5650 or office@ 6171 or [email protected] for information. www.taynh.org. RSVP needed. taynh.org.

    


   


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Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 5 Israel: A Miracle and a Gift By Sarit Itenberg, JFNH Board member yet vibrant and tight-knit Jewish commu- side, Israel wouldn’t be the country it is make water from air (Water-Gan). There nity of New Hampshire, I feel very fortu- today if it weren’t for the support of the is another company that makes walking When I think about Israel, I think of nate to have become involved with our Jewish community and that of our Gen- systems for paraplegics enabling them to family, Hebrew language, falafel and local federation, JFNH, a few years ago. tile friends here in the United States. stand and climb stairs (ReWalk). Other hummus, the hora, Bauhaus architecture, Through JFNH, I have made connec- Our comfort, security, and success as companies work in conjunction with U.S. glorious sunshine, Jerusalem stone, the tions professionally and personally. I have Jews in the United States is tied to a defense contractors to make missile de- color gold, challenging traffic, scrump- enrolled my children in the PJ Library pro- strong, vibrant Israel abroad. We must fense umbrellas such as Iron Dome, Da- tious hotel breakfasts, Jewish history, ar- gram, which gives me the opportunity to never forget this fact. Throughout histo- vid’s Sling, and Arrow 3, protecting Is- cheology, harsh politics, 21st century mo- read sweet and informative books with my ry, when the Jewish people had no home- raeli civilians from the barrage of terrorist dernity, female/male equality, tolerance, young children about Israel and Judaism. land we were never entirely safe, and rocket attacks coming out of Gaza. but mostly miracle. As a community, we have been fortu- hence we were always at risk. Please support Israel in your communi- Miracle because a country smaller than nate to have had our incredible Shli- When it comes to Israel, we must drop ties and with your government represen- the state of New Jersey, surrounded by cha, Noam Wolf, with us for two years. the divisiveness. We must put our own tatives. Donate to Israel. Combat the an- countries and entities whose aim is its de- She has brought a “taste” of Israel to New political ideology aside. Sure, Democrats, ti-Semitic entity called global BDS. En- struction, still stands strong, brave, bright, Hampshire during her tenure with us. Independents, and Republicans have their gage family and friends to explain why and successful. While Israel’s founding and We must recognize the importance of differences, as do Likud, Labour, Blue support of Israel is so important. Empow- survival despite the odds during the War of our Jewish federation in our lives. We are and White, and Meretz, to name a few Is- er your college-age children with the Independence is truly a miracle, we should but a small community of Jews in this raeli parties. It is imperative, however, knowledge and resources to defend certainly not forget the blood, sweat, tears, state. Thanks to those families and indi- that when it comes to Israel, we must as against anti-Israel rhetoric on campuses. and hard work of the men and women who viduals who put their time, effort, heart, Jews unify in support of her. Recognize interest groups and NGOs that made up the waves of new olim, the “pio- and money into JFNH over the years, we It does not matter which party is in claim to support Israel, but actually en- neers,” who built up the modern State of have kept the flame of the NH Jewish power here in the United States or there in gage in destructive behavior toward the Israel. This was not an easy task. It was our community vibrant, and in doing so, made Israel. This ultimately always changes Jewish homeland due to the misguided brothers and sisters, many of whom sur- it more fun, exciting, and fulfilling to be (eventually). We must recognize that ideologies of their leaders. vived the Shoah, who worked so hard and Jewish in New Hampshire! many members of both parties here in the I will end with a few very powerful fought so hard to make their dream, “our As many of us already understand, we United States are proven supporters of Is- quotes I would like you to ponder. people’s dream,” a reality. would never be who we are here in the Di- rael. We must not label one party as pro- “No country in the history of the world As a relatively new member of the small aspora if it weren’t for Israel. On the flip Israel and the other as not pro-Israel. In- has ever contributed more to humankind dividual members of Congress may have and accomplished more for its people in their own personal beliefs and agendas, so brief a period of time as Israel has since but on the whole we are fortunate to have its relatively recent birth in 1948.” Alan bipartisan support in both houses of Con- Dershowitz gress, and this has been tried and true “Israel was not created in order to dis- over many years. appear -- Israel will endure and flourish. It Israel is the only democracy in the Mid- is the child of hope and home of the brave. dle East. Israeli law stipulates equal rights It can neither be broken by adversity nor for men and women. Israeli society is demoralized by success. It carries the open and welcoming to the LGBTQ com- shield of democracy and it honors the 30 years of Educating Children munity. Israeli innovation is constantly sword of freedom.” John F. Kennedy creating new technologies to better the “As a Jew I need Israel. More precisely, (603) 782-5174 world. To name a few: There is an Israeli I can live as a Jew outside Israel but not [email protected] company that created a device that can without Israel.” Elie Wiesel 152 Prospect St., Manchester

Shlicha continued from page 3 average life-span of an Israeli govern- ment is about two years! (Can you believe The president selects the prime minis- it?) Over the years, the peace process, the ter as the party leader most able to form role of religion in the state, and political a government, based on the number of scandals have caused coalitions to break parliament seats their coalition has won. apart or have produced early elections. After the president's selection, the prime I was lucky enough to have the privi- minister has 45 days to form a govern- lege of voting at the Israeli consulate in ment. The Knesset collectively must ap- Boston, and I’m very happy I got this prove the members of the cabinet. This chance and was able to do my part at electoral system, inherited from the Yi- these elections. There is a feeling of shuv (Jewish settlement organization change on my Facebook feed, and my during the British Mandate), makes it family and friends sound hopeful – we’ll very difficult for any party to gain a know the outcome in just a few days! working majority in the Knesset, and I’m hoping for my country that we will thus governments generally form on the have a fresh leader who cares about the basis of coalitions. Due to the difficulties people, and does not have bribery charg- in holding coalitions together, elections es against him. often occur earlier than scheduled. The Wishing you a great spring, everyone!

PAGE 6 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 PJ Library New Hampshire Holds Read-A-Thon to Encourage Reading and Support for Growth of Program

with the subject line PJ Reads (don’t for- get to include your town of residence)! By Allyson Guertin, PJ Library/ Children will have opportunities during PJ Our Way Coordinator these two weeks to earn fun PJ swag and brary is the gateway to first steps in many other cool prizes. When I began working as PJ Library family’s Jewish journeys. If you don’t have a PJ Library child at Coordinator for the Jewish Federation of To that end, Federation invests over home but are interested in supporting New Hampshire in the summer of 2016, $30,000 annually to continue subscrip- the same time and read (or be read to) our Read-A-Thon, I would be happy to we had only 100 subscribers and our pro- tions and programs, ensuring that every together. Families are encouraged to connect you with a participating child. gramming was limited. Almost three eligible family in New Hampshire has ac- share pictures of their children reading Call the JFNH office at 627-7679 or years later, I am bursting with pride to cess to PJ! to Facebook using the hashtag #pjreads email me at [email protected]. announce New Hampshire sends book to Beginning April 28–May 12, children or by emailing [email protected] Happy reading! 450 children each month, programs are will have an opportunity to help raise happening on a monthly basis around money for PJ Library New Hampshire our state, and we now can include PJ Our through our Read-A-Thon. I can’t think Way children (ages 9–11) in our lineup! of a better way to support a program we Keeping you connected Jewish Federation of New Hampshire all love than by reading! All PJ Library NEWS believes so strongly in the importance of and PJ Our Way children have received e the values and connections fostered by PJ information to sign up for our Read-A- Library that we invest in every subscrip- Thon and can begin getting donations! jewishnh.org tion to sustain this transformative pro- In an effort to connect our kids during gram. The Federation understands that this long span of time, we have scheduled SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS families are the key to ensuring a vibrant four different 20-minute “stop and read” Tell Them You Saw Their Ad in The Reporter! Jewish New Hampshire and that PJ Li- virtual moments where we can all stop at

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Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 7 Getting Involved in PJ Our Way – A Chance to Make a Difference United States who gather in an online meeting platform once a month with a PJ look like. The winner of the contest is get- Our Way facilitator from Israel named ting a PJ Our Way T-shirt, and a $10 Am- By Jonas Welch Saskia Swenson Moss. During the meet- azon gift card! The runner-ups are also ings, we discuss our programs with one receiving a T-shirt! To help with promot- I’m Jonas, an 11-year-old from south- another, so that we can give each other ing the mitzvah event on May 19 at 2 PM ern New Hampshire. I was very excited feedback that we can improve on. It’s at Whole Foods Market in Bedford, the to hear that I had been chosen been cool getting to know other winner’s design is going to be featured on to be a part of the PJ Our Way Jewish kids my age from other thing: You don’t have to be famous or all promotional materials. If you or some- Leadership Team. It is thrilling parts of the United States such powerful to make a difference, you just one you know may be interested in being for me to be part of this team as California, North Carolina, have to try hard and stay committed. part of our event, please contact our PJ because I think events are a and Pennsylvania. I realized that I was inspired to make my program fo- Library Coordinator, Allyson Guertin at great way to bring a community there are more Jewish kids out cus on feeding the hungry in New Hamp- [email protected]. together. I feel that I have been there than I thought. shire. At this event, we will be making a good contributor to this team My experience so far with the “make your own soup kits” that will be As part of a Harold Grinspoon Founda- because I am bursting at the PJOW Leadership Team has donated to local soup kitchens, so that tion initiative to create kid-driven local seams with ideas, and I am also Jonas Welch been meaningful. Knowing that people can take them home and make programming for tweens, Jonas and nine pretty crafty. I believe that in a I get to create a program and their own meal at a later time. To get peo- other team members from across America good community there is friendship, touch the lives of many people feels so ple excited about the event, we held a will participate in monthly leadership teamwork, joy, kindness, and FUN! great. Going to the meetings and talking drawing contest. For the drawing contest, trainings, explore what interests excite The PJ Our Way Leadership Team is a about our upcoming events always feels kids ages 5-12 were invited to draw what them, and learn how to translate their en- group of 10 tweens spread around the inspiring to me. It has taught me one they thought the “Soup-er Hero” should thusiasm into action. Two Former DHS Secretaries Join ADL and JFNA to Protect Vulnerable Religious Communities From Violent Threats New York, NY – Former DHS Secretar- hate, anti-Semitism, and threats as well from the experience and expertise devel- bigotry, its timeless mission is to protect ies Michael Chertoff and Jeh Johnson will as violence targeted at the Jewish com- oped within the Jewish community, and the Jewish people and to secure justice co-chair a new Community Safety and Se- munity in the United States. Given that inclusive of other faith-based communi- and fair treatment for all. Today, ADL curity Task Force convened by ADL (the many threats impact all faith-based insti- ties, the Task Force will make recommen- continues to fight all forms of hate with Anti-Defamation League), a leading anti- tutions regardless of affiliation, and as dations to more effectively address hate the same vigor and passion. ADL is the hate organization, and the Secure Commu- seen in the tragic attack on the Muslim crimes while enhancing safety and securi- first call when acts of anti-Semitism oc- nity Network (SCN), the homeland securi- community in New Zealand, the Task ty for all faith-based institutions. cur. A global leader in exposing extrem- ty and safety initiative of The Jewish Fed- Force will develop best practices that can “Protecting our communities and cre- ism, delivering anti-bias education, and erations of North America and the Confer- enhance the safety, security, and resil- ating cross-faith relationships will both fighting hate online, ADL’s ultimate goal ence of Presidents of Major American ience of all faith-based communities. promote the unity within our diverse so- is a world in which no group or individu- Jewish Organizations. The task force will The task force will develop best prac- ciety and also add critical resources to al suffers from bias, discrimination, or work to enhance the safety, security and re- tices to increase coordination and coop- our security arsenal,” said Michael Cher- hate. More at www.adl.org. siliency of religious communities. eration related to incident tracking, infor- toff, former Secretary of Homeland Se- About SCN Following the October 27 attack on the mation sharing, reporting and addressing curity under President George W. Bush. The Secure Community Network Jewish community in Pittsburgh, the threats, as well as building partnerships “Law enforcement alone cannot protect (SCN), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organiza- ADL and SCN came together to address within and across communities. Building our communities -- communities them- tion, is the official homeland security and selves need to be prepared to work with safety initiative of the organized Jewish law enforcement, and to maintain aware- community in North America. Founded ness of threats they may face,” said Jeh in 2004, under the auspices of The Jewish Johnson, former Secretary of Homeland Federations of North America and the Security under President Barack Obama. Conference of Presidents of Major Amer- “We need to build partnerships and lift up ican Jewish Organizations, SCN serves as community capabilities before extremists the central organization dedicated exclu- have the opportunity to become threats.” sively to the safety and security of the A working group will include team American Jewish community, working members from ADL and SCN, a range across 147 federations, 50 partner organi- of faith and community leaders, as well zations, over 300 independent communi- as representatives from local, state, and ties, as well as with other partners in the federal law enforcement, among others. public, private, non-profit, and academic About ADL sectors. SCN is dedicated to ensuring that ADL is a leading anti-hate organiza- Jewish organizations, communities, as tion. Founded in 1913 in response to an well as life and culture can not only exist escalating climate of anti-Semitism and safely and securely, but flourish.

PAGE 8 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 PJ Library Family of the Month: The Manly Family a PJ Library event on Facebook when we So far our son has enjoyed each he has were looking for something fun to do in received, though he has favored Avi the the area. From there, we looked into what Ambulance Goes to School, Little Red the group was and discovered the free book Rosie, and The Eighth Menorah. program and the other programs they of- What has been your child's favor- fer. We couldn’t believe being in the Bos- ite PJ Library program and why? ton area that we never knew anything Our son’s favorite event so far was the The wonderful thing about PJ Library about it! lighting of the menorah for the first night is that it welcomes all types of families Tell us about your experiences of Chanukah in front of the State House looking for Jewish experiences. There is with PJ Library and how this program in 2017. Gelt was tossed from a cherry no mold or criteria a family has to fit into (books and events) has impacted your picker lift into the crowd, this being the to benefit from their books or attend a family. highlight of his night. Every time he sees program, they just have to share one We have participated in numerous PJ the Capitol dome, he talks about that be- common goal, raising Jewish children. Library events, including the lighting of ing where we celebrated Chanukah and the Each month we highlight families from the menorah at the State Capitol, a Cha- gelt raining down from the sky. Let’s have across New Hampshire showing how PJ nukah singalong at a private residence, a gelt raining from the sky again! Library and even the smallest experienc- viewing of the Curious George movie as What do you wish most people knew es and traditions ensure that the history part of the NH Jewish Film Festival, mak- about PJ Library – New Hampshire? and love of Judaism is passed on to our ing hamantashen at Temple Israel, and There is no membership fee! Everyone is most recently a Get Together Shabbat treated like family and enjoys being with next generation. The Manly Family Meet the Manly family, Our PJ Li- sing-along at the Rattle Box Studio in other Jewish people, regardless of the ac- brary – New Hampshire Family of the family in the rural setting we grew up in. Concord hosted by another PJ Library tivity. They really try to come up with fun Month We are an interfaith family, although al- family. Attending these events makes us and engaging activities for families and Tell us a little bit about your family most only in technical terms: Sara was feel like we are a part of a community and help foster new friendships. Ciao! We are the Manlys: Sara, James, raised Jewish and James was raised Ro- belong. Receiving the books is a present Tell us about your favorite Jewish fami- Tristan, and our baby girl set to join us in man Catholic. James has long embraced each time to our son and helps teach him ly tradition or a special memory you have? August! the Jewish culture; although not formally about being Jewish. Our favorite Jewish family tradition has We grew up in a small town in Southern converted, he’s operating as an honorary As PJ parents, what do you value most been celebrating Chanukah with family Vermont and met in high school. Sara, who Member of the Tribe. We are raising our about your involvement with PJ Library? and friends: making applesauce and latkes is Italian American, grew up being a part children to be Jewish and look forward to Why? and having a huge feast. We especially of very small southern VT Jewish commu- passing our traditions on and celebrating We greatly value and appreciate the love how the smell of vegetable oil lingers nity. We started dating in 1999 and have our culture. events and the monthly books arriving to in the air for days after they are cooked been together since, living in Burlington, How long have you been a PJ Library help engage our son and teach him bits of and clings to every article of clothing not VT, for a few years, then the Boston area family, and how did you learn about the Jewish culture. It’s a great way for him closed off in a closet! It has become our for 12 years. We love traveling, eating, and the program? to learn about the holidays and culture in son’s favorite holiday because he gets to cooking delicious food, and generally be- We joined PJ Library a year and a half a fun way, and we all feel more connected light the menorah and open a present. We ing out in nature. We recently moved to ago, after we moved from the Boston area to our heritage. all enjoy playing dreidel, teaching friends Bow, NH, from Medford, MA, to raise our to NH. Shortly after we moved, we found What are your child's favorite PJ books? how it is done, and doing some gambling! Spotlight on Volunteers: Aimee and Eli Levy By Sheila Salenger On occasion, they have offered the dancing experience at UNH Chanukah Israeli folk dancing … sound interest- parties! ing? It has proven to be just Aimee is an instructional that with the volunteer exper- designer for a company that tise of Eli and Aimee Levy, creates training programs this month’s featured JFNH for classes offered to adult volunteers. engineers. Eli is a retired Eli hails originally from Is- electronic engineer. They rael; Aimee and he moved have also been involved with from the Boston area to North several of the shlichas in cre- Hampton about 10 years ago. Aimee and Eli Levy ating events (such as dance They immediately became in- sessions!) for different holi- volved with the Jewish Federation of New days, including Yom Ha’atzmaut. Hampshire to seek out connection to the If you are interested in this Israeli Jewish Community in New Hampshire. dancing, which offers the twin benefits Their vision is to bring together all those in of exercise and culture, please call the the community via a common interest in Federation office. dancing: Israeli folk dancing specifically. Keep dancing, Aimee and Eli!

Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 9 Margaret Berg and Marilyn Cavanaugh at Southern New Hampshire University for the Golda’s Balcony film event. Ruth Kleinfeld and Dracula at the Winter Garden Gala reception at the Currier Museum.

Pat Kalik and Noam Wolf at Red River Dan and Tiffany Cohen at the Gala. Theatres for Working Woman.

Martin Fabian greeting Barbara and Barry Scotch in Merrimack.

Festival Wrap Party at Red River Theatre.

PAGE 10 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 Thanks Friends For Helping Make The 2019 NH Jewish Film Festival Possible. We couldn’t do it without you.

FRIENDS OF THE FILM FESTIVAL

Louise Allard H. Jerome & Lois Keisler Dina Berger Rachel Kurshan Roslyn Block JoAnn Meyers Kathy Brodsky Campbell Mitchell Sanders & Rowena Burstein Barrie & Barbara Ann Paster Marilyn G. Cavanaugh Reva S. Rovner Gail Ellis Marc Rubenson Martin & Ann Fabian Brenda Schadick Kenneth Fuld Stella Scheckter Linda L. Gerson Steven Marx Hair Salon

www.nhjewish lmfestival.org Susan Grodman and Steven Epstein in Adam Gussow at Satan and Adam film Merle and David Freidenberg at Red Portsmouth at the Satan and Adam event. Noam and Avi at our Gala Event. event in Portsmouth. River Theatres.

Volunteers Ross Fishbein, Brenda Schadick, and JoAnn Meyers at Southern New Hampshire University. The Treitel family turned out in force for our Gala event.

Judith Jolton and Melanie Zalman McDonald enjoying the Film Festival. PJ Library craft activity at Hotel Concord Inside Out film event.

Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 11 Valerie Cadugan and Ari Garnick head up the Super Flush game at TAY’s Purimissimo

Students at Congregation Betenu making mishloach manot and masks for Purim with Purim carnival games, Shushan Salon in the background.

YMCA is a popular choice at TBA's Purim Masquerade Ball

March 17 was the annual Purim Carnival at TBA, with fun and games for all.

TBA held its first Purim Masquerade Ball on Saturday, May 23. Rabbi Jon Spira- Savett and his wife Laurie dressed up for this adult-only event.

Raelynn Woodward sphritizes at Queen Vashti's Sphritzer while her Dad Greg, broth- Amanda Rezaoui assists with a game at er Miles, Audrey Gallant and Mark Granoff look on at the TAY Purim Carnival. the TBA Purim Carnival.

PAGE 12 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 Enjoying fun and games at the Temple Temple Israel Manchester’s high school Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation shared a Marx Brothers spiel and Purim celebra- Beth Jacob Religious School Purim kids treated the Hebrew School kids and tion with guests from Congregation Beth-El, St. Johnsbury. Carnival! parents to a fun-filled Purim Carnival.

The Hyett family enjoys the Temple Israel Portsmouth Purim service.

Iris & Rabbi Gary Atkins had an “egg- This family brought their pet dinosaur to slent” time at Temple Israel’s Purim Temple Israel’s Purim Party. Photo by Party. Photo by Steve Saulten. Steve Saulten.

Richard Grossman and Rabbi Ira Korinow demonstrate proper grogger action during Temple Israel Portsmouth’s Megillah reading.

The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 13 Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 Thanks to Our 2019 Sponsors!Presented by

The 11th Annual New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival is supported in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts

www.nhjewish lmfestival.org

PAGE 14 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 The NH Jewish Community Is Invited to the 3rd Annual Run/Walk for Healing Derry – The New Hampshire Jewish preferred solution to than 700 students from more than 90 community is invited to help Hadassah the Middle East con- countries in various fields. For more in- Medical Center find a cure for pancreatic flict. What members formation, visit Hadassah-med.com. cancer and have a grand time doing it! share is a love for the About Pancreatic Cancer NH4Israel is busy preparing for the State of Israel and a Pancreatic cancer is the 3rd leading 3rd Annual Run/Walk for Healing to desire that she be cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. raise funds for Dr. Gideon Zamir and Dr. able to live in a last- The five-year survival rate is only 8% Dror Kolodkin Gal’s research into a pro- ing and secure peace overall. There are no detection tools for tein that may be an important therapeu- with her neighbors. early diagnosis. Some famous people tic target for pancreatic cancer. For more informa- who have battled pancreatic cancer in- The race will take place on Sunday, tion, visit NH4Isra- clude Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Steve Jobs, May 5, at Derry’s Interfaith Campus of el.org. Luciano Pavarotti, Patrick Swayze, and Etz Hayim Synagogue and The Church About the Hadas- most recently Alex Trebek. Israeli-in- of the Transfiguration from noon to 3 sah Medical Center spired research and unconventional tech- PM, with the race to begin at 1 PM. Peo- Runners taking part in last year’s Run/Walk for Healing to The Hadassah nologies are healing the world. Let’s help ple can walk or run or just come and benefit medical research in Israel. Medical Center in them find the cure! have fun. Jerusalem, Israel, The course is 1 mile, 2 miles, or 3.1 About NH4Israel continues to work for a better world See what’s happening in miles, and babies and dogs are welcome! NH4Israel’s mission is to educate the through medical treatment, education, Once again this year, Israel My Delight New Hampshire community about issues and research. Hadassah embodies the the community at will provide beautiful live music by flutist relating to Israel and the Middle East. principle set forth in its mission state- www.jewishnh.org James O’Hare accompanied by his wife NH4Israel members are centrist, coming ment: Medical care is for everyone, and Gaye on the tambourine, and dancing is from across the political spectrum, from medicine can serve as a bridge to peace. encouraged. This is a great family event, all age groups and religious denomina- Hadassah cooperates with Palestinian with lots of fun, food, raffle prizes, kids’ tions. The group does not advocate any hospitals, doctors, and other medical activities, and a celebration of Israel! particular political standpoint or any professionals, and has also trained more

Join Us! 3rd Annual 5k Run for Healing (1 or 2 mile walk) Family Fun Run to benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research at Hadassah Hospital, Jerusalem. Food- Music- Dancing-Prizes-Celebration Sunday, May 5, 2019, Noon-3 pm (Race time 1pm) Only $18 for Adults & $10 for Youth. Includes free race t-shirt with early registration The Interfaith Campus of Etz Hayim Synagogue &T he Church of the Trans‚guration1 Hood Rd. Derry, NH Sign up at NH4Israel.org. Follow us at Facebook.com/RUNINDERRY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 15 Zikaron BaSalon Brings Holocaust Ruach Tova: Israel’s First Observance to NH Homes Interprofessional Student-run Zikaron BaSalon is a social initiative developed to observe Israeli Holocaust Community Health Center Memorial Day on a personal level. The Haifa, Israel (April 10, 2019) – The and first hand leadership opportunity as name literally means “remembrance in the Rappaport Faculty of Medicine at the they take part in the development and living room” in Hebrew. Here in New Technion–Israel Institute of Technology management of this significant project.” Hampshire, JFNH began organizing Zi- has established "Ruach Tova" (Hebrew “Such centers have been operating for karon BaSalon observances last year, and for “Good Spirit”), an interprofessional the past decade in the United States, it has become a deeply meaningful tradi- student-run community health center in Canada, and Europe, but in Israel this is tion for those who have participated. the City of Haifa. The center offers ser- the first center of its kind, and we hope Zikaron BaSalon offers a new, engag- vices free of charge, catering to a local to give it a unique Israeli character and ing, and intimate way to commemorate urban population that has difficulty ob- help establish similar centers around the Holocaust Memorial Day and its signifi- taining medical treatment, whether due country,” she continued. “Hundreds of cance through discussions at home to lack of means or special status, includ- doctors, nurses, social workers, artists, among family, friends, and guests. Along- ing at risk, homeless, and LGBTQ youth. and of course medical and other stu- side formal events, this unique and au- Margot and Bodo Schrader The first educational-social initiative dents joined the project.” thentic tradition invites people to gather Holocaust survivors Bodo Schrader and of its kind in Israel, the center connects The Ruach Tova Center is located in together to express, discuss, and most im- Kati Preston will share their families’ medical students at the Technion to the the Hadar neighborhood of Haifa, a city portantly, listen as a Holocaust survivor stories. These events are free and open to urban fabric and to the population it will known for its openness and co-existence. or their relative gives testimony. We invite the public, but space is limited, so please serve in the future. The center operates in coordination with you to be a part of it. RSVP to [email protected] or (603) The center is operated by medical stu- the City of Haifa, HMOs, local health This year’s NH events are being held in 627-7679. The address will be given with dents from the Technion under the close and welfare offices , hospitals, non-profit private homes in Goffstown (April 28), RSVP. Details are available on JFNH’s supervision of volunteer doctors and in organizations, and other entities operat- Bedford (May 2), and Nashua (May 6), Facebook event pages. collaboration with various health profes- ing in the field. each at 6:30 PM. Each session will be fa- For more information about this interna- sions: nurses, social workers, and various As part of the interprofessional work cilitated by JFNH Shlicha Noam Wolf. tional movement, visit zikaronbasalon.org. caregivers. Student participation is an- that characterizes it, Ruach Tova will be chored in the curriculum of the Faculty redesigned and renovated by students of Medicine and other faculties involved. from the Technion's Faculty of Architec- With a wonderful team, the center is ture and Town Planning, in the frame- headed by Faculty of Medicine Professor work of a community involvement course Ruti Margalit, a physician with extensive led by architects Dafna Fisher-Gewirtz- experience in community medicine who man, Dan Price and Michal Bleicher.



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Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 17 Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Holds Event To Honor Holocaust Victims Bethlehem – Bethlehem Hebrew Con- to fight back. Led by historian Emanuel gregation, in partnership with the Bethle- Ringelblum, this clandestine group, hem Colonial Theatre, will join venues all known by the code name Oyneg Shabes, over the world to present the documen- vowed to defeat Nazi lies and propagan- tary filmWho Will Write Our History at da, not with guns or fists, but with pen 4 PM, May 5, at the Colonial Theatre. and paper. This event to honor the victims of the They detailed life in the ghetto from the Holocaust and Nazi persecution is part Jewish perspective. They commissioned of the nation’s annual commemoration diaries, essays, jokes, poems, and songs. of the Holocaust established by Congress They documented Nazi atrocities with and led by the United States Holocaust eyewitness accounts, and they sent reports Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. of mass murder to London via the Polish Who Will Write Our History reveals underground. Then, as trains deported the work of Warsaw Ghetto resistance them to the gas chambers of Treblinka fighters. In November 1940, days after and the ghetto burned to the ground, they the Nazis sealed 450,000 Jews in the War- buried 60,000 pages of documentation in saw Ghetto, a secret band of journalists, the hopes that the archive would survive scholars, and community leaders decided the war, even if they did not. Their story is told as a feature documentary written, distort and dehumanize the “Other” in fa- produced, and directed by Roberta Gross- vor of those who stand up, fight back, man with executive producer Nancy Spiel- and, as one Oyneg Shabes member writes, berg. This documentary mixes the writ- “scream the truth to the world.” Temple Israel Sisterhood Women’s ings of the archive with new interviews, The film features the voices of three-time rarely seen footage, and stunning dramati- Academy Award nominee Joan Allen and Seder Mixed Old and New zations to bring viewers inside the Warsaw Academy Award winner Adrien Brody. By Helen Hanan an interesting dish, their enthusiasm, Ghetto to share the lives of these coura- To learn more about the Days of Re- and appetite. Elissa Kaplan Senter offi- geous resistance fighters and to feel their membrance, including the national cere- Portsmouth – On March 31, Temple ciated with a wonderful Haggadah from moments of hope and despair, despera- mony in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda and a Israel’s Shmoozatorium was trans- a Jewish community in Albuquerque, tion and anger. It captures their humor, map of remembrance events around the formed into a lovely space to hold a NM. Everyone had the opportunity to longing, hunger, and determination to re- country, visit the United States Holo- Women’s Seder. Intriguing aromas from participate. It was a lovely mix of sis- tain their humanity in the face of un- caust Memorial Museum’s website at the foods, a variety of wines, home- ters, old and new, and guests, and the speakable hardships. Through their voic- ushmm.org/survivors-victims. baked pies, and fresh flowers filled the Sisterhood looks forward to continuing es, actions, and experiences, Who Will This event is free and open to the room. Over 20 attendees each brought the Seder annually. Write Our History vanquishes those who community. Purimissimo: TAY Brotherhood Purim Party 2019 Had Fun and Food Galore Manchester – Over 80 participants Ken Cohn, Julia Waldman, Valerie Ca- gathered in the Temple Adath Yeshurun dugan, and Ari Garnick. Social Hall on the morning of Sunday, This year we once again had a multi- March 24, for the TAY Brotherhood Pu- visual show put together by Alan Ka- rim Carnival. The event was once again plan, with the movie Shrek and a headed up by innovative party-creator soundtrack featuring “Oh Yeah” and Joel Gordon and supported by a hard- Baby Shark.” Kugel the Clown (aka working group of Brothers and Sisters. Nancy Frankel) entertained the kids. Re- Our welcoming smiling greeters at the cording all the mishegas in living color door were Ted Yegerman and Mike Litvin. photos was David Rosenzweig. Some 792 games were played in 75 The Prize Table was under the charge minutes. The top game this year was of Ruthie Gordon and Linda Rocken- King’s Feast, with 108 plays. There was a macher, and there were prizes galore. three-way tie for second place with Lord Once again this year there was food of the Rings, Judah’s Javelin, and our galore, and it was free, and it was a sell- new Mordecai’s Brew, each with an im- out. We served chicken fingers, tater tots, pressive 94 plays each. Also seeing many hot dogs, corn dogs, hot pretzels, a vari- plays were perennials Bigthan’s Balls, ety of beverages, and a seemingly unlim- Haman Smasher, The Royal Flush, ited supply of hamantashen. The Kitch- Queen Vashti’s Shpritzer, and the Giant en Krew members working in the kitchen Joel Gordon, Yvette Jaffa, and Alex Har- rison watch Isaac Jaffa toss his glass stein Nicole Ratinoff says, “Look who I met at Plotz. Helping set up and run the games and serving were Bob Katchen, David at Mordechai's Brew. Purimissimo!” were Michael Bank, Andy Cohen, Mark Rosenzweig, Adam Tanzer, Alan Ka- Granoff, Jonathan Baron, Judith Jolton, plan, and Mark Biletch. gamesman extraordinaire Joel Gordon the second decade of the re-imagined Jeffrey Jolton, Wendy White, Sol Rock- The bottom line? It was another great and to all those who participated. We are TAY Brotherhood Purim Carnival: PU- enmacher, Len Ruvinsky, Dick Lutsk, Purim Party! Kudos to head honcho and now on the road to 2020 and the start of RIMAXIMUS 2020. Stay tuned!

PAGE 18 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 Temple B’nai Israel’s Jewish Memorial Day Service Planned Food Festival Is Sunday July 14: at Manchester Hebrew Cemetery Manchester – The traditional commu- country in military service. U.S. flags will Preorder Online Now nity Memorial Day Service at the Man- have been placed at the gravesites of the Laconia – Once again, THE event to chester Hebrew Cemetery will be held in veterans who are interred in the cemetery. attend this summer is the 22nd Annual the cemetery chapel at 5 PM on Monday, All are invited to remember and honor New Hampshire Jewish Food Festival at May 27. The program will honor not only those who have helped keep us free. The Temple B’nai Israel, 210 Court Street in the 131 veterans who are buried in the cemetery is located at 289-325 South Laconia on Sunday, July 14, from 11 AM cemetery but all those who have served our Beech Street in Manchester. to 2 PM. The Jewish Food Festival in La- conia ranks among the best due to TBI’s talented cooking crew of women and men who have been gathering before Festival Day for planning and recipe se- lection as well as participating in hours of cooking and baking sessions in the TBI kitchen. The main feature of the Jewish Food Festival is, without a doubt, the corned beef, pastrami, and tongue from Ev- an’s New York Style Deli of Marblehead, MA. Evan’s meats are cooked on prem- ises, in his restaurant, and dedicated TBI volunteers make the trip to bring these delicacies to New Hampshire. In addi- Serving up the brisket at last year’s Jewish tion to Evan’s deli meats, TBI chefs cook Food Festival. up some of the best home-made Jewish style brisket. But don’t wait – ordering closes on To pre-order the best selection of June 9. Most major credit cards (see spe- home-cooked Jewish foods to pick up at cifics on the site) and PayPal are accept- the Festival in July, go to www.tbinh.org ed. This preorder process ensures avail- The Manchester West HS Jazz Ensemble performs at the 2018 TAY Brotherhood to see the menu items and place orders. ability of the foods people crave in the Spring Dinner Concert. Choose from a huge array of authentic quantities they desire. textures and tastes. Many of the home- Pick-up for all preorders will be on made foods that have become crowd fa- Saturday, July 13, between 10 AM and 3 Oh, What A Night! TAY vorites are available to preorder, frozen PM OR at the Jewish Food Festival on and packaged to be reheated at home, July 14 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Pick-up is Brotherhood Annual Spring including blintzes, beef brisket, meat at Temple B’nai Israel, 210 Court St. in knishes, potato knishes, latkes (potato Laconia. For preorders of $65 or more, Dinner Concert Coming in May pancakes), matzo ball soup, noodle ku- you will receive a copy of the TBI cook- Manchester – This year’s Temple Ada- Manchester. A delicious chicken dinner gel, and stuffed cabbage. Also available book from which many of the prized th Yeshurun Brotherhood Annual Spring will be served. All members of the adult for preorder will be freshly packaged recipes are derived. Dinner Concert, once again featuring the Jewish community are invited to the chopped herring, corned beef, pastrami, But in the meantime, preorder now at Manchester West High School Jazz En- complimentary (yes, free) event! Please tongue, chopped chicken liver, rugelach, www.tbinh.org. All questions may be di- semble, is scheduled for Thursday, May join us and call the TAY office at 669- and strudel. rected to [email protected]. 9, at 6 PM at TAY, 152 Prospect Street in 5650 for your reservations.

Thanks To All Our 2019 Jewish Film Festival Volunteers

Patricia Kalik Jo Ann Meyers Barbara Scotch Ann Fabian Pamela Englander Film Festival Chair Gala Event Chair Closing Event Chair Closing Event Chair Sociable Saturday Night Chair Steering Committee Film Festival Roberta Brayer Darren Garnick Sonia Rye Harvey Epstein Committee Kathy Brodsky Arlene Kershaw Brenda Schadick Pamela Englander Samantha Aguilar Ronnie Brown Richard Kudler Liliane Sznycer Ross Fishbein Hernandez Zachary Camenker Rachel Kurshan Audrey Steinberg Barrie Paster Paul Bieber Susan Cater Andy Kushner Abner Taub Mark Biletch Dina Michael Chaitowitz Brandon Latham Mandi Werner Maryellen Biletch Joel Cohen Rabbi Amy Loewenthal Noam Wolf Shana Biletch Pamela Cohen Barbara Ann Paster Russell Wol Laura Black Deborah DePasse Evelyne Perks Roslyn Block Martin Fabian Reva Rovner www.nhjewish lmfestival.org

Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 19 Rabbi Segal to Speak About Visiting a Jewish Cemetery Derry – “Visiting a Jewish Cemetery,” genealogists, monument inscriptions also a talk by Rabbi Joshua L. Segal, will be include references to the Jewish holidays, presented on Thursday, June 6, at 7 PM the Jewish calendar, the Bible, and more. at Etz Hayim Synagogue, 1 ½ Hood They also include art, history, and culture. Road, Derry. Rabbi Segal's talk will help us Jewish cemeteries are one of understand how Jewish cemeter- the most overlooked Jewish re- ies provide history about the sources that provide history Jewish community and its prac- about the community. Rabbi tices, and will explore the secret Joshua L. Segal, the author of A to enjoying Jewish cemeteries. Field Guide to Visiting a Jewish This is part of Etz Hayim Cemetery: A Spiritual Journey to Synagogue’s Continuing Edu- the Past, Present, and Future, and cation Program, Except where the Rabbi Emeritus of Congre- indicated, programs are open to Rabbi Joshua gation Betenu, Amherst, NH, the public at no charge. Dona- Segal will speak on Jewish cemeteries tions to the synagogue to allow and their place in the community. It re- us to continue with these and other pro- mains one of the greatest mitzvahs for a grams are welcomed. For more informa- Jew to bury their dead. Beyond the par- tion, please contact Stephen Soreff, MD, Thanks Friends ticulars about the deceased, important for at [email protected] or 603-895-6120. For Helping Make The Boston Mussar Conference: A Pathway 2019 NH Jewish Film to Spiritual Self-Development finding out more about Mussar or are a By Merle Carrus Festival Possible. longtime Mussar student, you can attend Boston – Mussar is a Jewish methodol- the first Mussar and Mindful Living We couldn’t do it without you. ogy of spiritual self-development. The Conference on May 5, at Congregation Mussar movement is a Jewish ethical, Mishkan Tefila, 384 Harvard Street, educational, and cultural movement that Brookline, MA. The conference starts at developed in 19th century Lithuania, 11:30 AM with registration and lunch, mainly among Orthodox Lithuanian followed by a keynote speaker at 12 FRIENDS OF THE FILM FESTIVAL Jews. The Hebrew term musar is from the noon, and ending at 5 PM after a num- book of Proverbs 1:2, meaning moral ber of workshops. Louise Allard H. Jerome & Lois Keisler conduct, instruction, or discipline. The keynote speaker is Alan Morinis, Mussar is virtue-based ethics, based on author of Everyday Holiness and found- Dina Berger Rachel Kurshan the idea that each of us has the ability to er of the Mussar Institute. The work- improve ourselves. Whether you follow shops will be led by distinguished teach- Roslyn Block JoAnn Meyers the commandments and rituals of tradi- ers Rabbi David Jaffe, Rabbi Marcia tional Judaism or choose not to, Mussar Plumb, and others. The topics covered Kathy Brodsky Campbell Mitchell offers opportunities for personal trans- will be kavod (respect for self and oth- formation through a Jewish lens. Mussar ers), savlanut (patience), hakarat hatov Sanders & Rowena Burstein Barrie & Barbara Ann Paster teaches us to cultivate inner virtues to (gratitude), and more. Marilyn G. Cavanaugh Reva S. Rovner overcome our inner yetzer hara (the evil Whether you are new to Mussar or ex- inclination). Just saying we want to be perienced, everyone will learn more about Gail Ellis Marc Rubenson kind does not make us act kindly. Mussar how to strengthen your soul, find tools for practices give us concrete ways to live a inner calm, and manage life’s stresses. Martin & Ann Fabian Brenda Schadick meaningful and ethical life. Admission of $40 ($18 with a student Kenneth Fuld Stella Scheckter If you are curious and interested in ID) includes lunch. Linda L. Gerson Steven Marx Hair Salon Keeping you connected NEWS www.nhjewish lmfestival.org e jewishnh.org

PAGE 20 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 Aryaloka Concert Asks Come to Comedy Night in “What Makes Music Jewish?” Portsmouth May 4 Manchester – Continuing its exciting word that means “in the abode of the Portsmouth – Temple Israel Ports- laughter when “the world’s only practic- series of Jewish music, Temple Adath Ye- noble ones.” They are honored to dwell mouth presents standup comedian Rabbi ing clergyman doing stand-up comedy… shurun will present a concert on Satur- in this virtual space -- transmitting the Bob Alper on Saturday, May 4, at 7 PM at intentionally,” visits Portsmouth. As the day, May 11, at 7 PM. The Aryaloka works of great composers to their audi- the annual spring fundraiser, an evening New York Times put it, Bob “had the String Quartet will perform a concert en- ences. They especially enjoy crafting pro- of good food, friends in commu- audience convulsing.” The Chi- titled “What Makes Music Jewish?” The grams of classic string quartet literature nity, music, and laughter. cago Tribune described Bob’s quartet will take us on a musical journey while championing lesser-known, ne- There’s a reason why Sirius/ act as “hilarious. Relaxed, through the lens of compositions written glected, or forgotten composers. XM satellite radio plays Rabbi clean, unhurtful. A warm type for the string quartet, including works by You will hear a wide variety of styles and Bob Alper’s comedy bits several of humor.” Bloch, Copland, Gershwin, Glass, Mil- emotions: the young passion of the French times daily, often sandwiched be- Bob’s fresh, contemporary, haud, and Weinberg. composer Milhaud, the enigmatic and re- tween Bob Newhart and Jerry and totally "unorthodox" style The Aryaloka String Quartet of Boston flective minimalism of Philip Glass, the of- Seinfeld: Bob’s unique back- has been delighting audiences was formed in the mid-2000s by longtime ten wild expressionism of the Polish-Rus- ground. He’s an ordained rabbi from Hollywood's IMPROV to colleagues and friends Beth Welty and sian Weinberg, a gentle jazzy lullaby of who served congregations for 14 The Montreal Comedy Festival Standup comedian Mark Latham, violins; Noralee Walker, George Gershwin, and the distinctive voic- years and holds a doctorate from and Muslimfest 2009 (this is Rabbi Bob Alper viola; and Sandi-Jo Malmon, cello. They es of Aaron Copeland and Ernest Bloch. Princeton Theological Seminary. not a joke). are dedicated to bringing the communal Come feast your ears with these rare- Those experiences prepared him well for a Tickets are $36 per adult (no children, experience of chamber music to the wider ly performed works. Inspiration is 30-year career in comedy with wonderfully please), and may be reserved by contact- world, in both smaller, unexpected venues guaranteed! This music series is sup- unique material presented in a way that’s ing the Temple office at templeoffice@ as well as traditional concert halls. ported in part by a mini-grant from intelligent, sophisticated, and 100% clean. templeisraelnh.org or via phone, 603- Their name comes from the Sanskrit Jewish Federation of New Hampshire. It will be 90 minutes of non-stop 436-5301. Staged Readings of Holocaust Drama Denial in Manchester and Laconia Manchester – For many years, the tion. In an age when cultural tribalism great drama in Denial.” B'Nai Israel and the But the Giraffe Ho- Winnipesaukee Playhouse’s community has made it difficult for groups of peo- The multiple performances are made locaust Education Project. Don’t miss theatre branch, the Winni Players, has ple to agree on basic facts, it seems im- possible by the sponsorship of Temple this powerful and dramatic performance! partnered with Temple B’Nai Israel in portant to provide an occasion to con- Laconia to present an annual staged sider and discuss the insidious impacts reading for Holocaust Remembrance of efforts to actively sabotage that com- Day. A staged reading features actors memoration: Holocaust denial,” says with script in hand, reading a play with Winnipesaukee Playhouse education di- some limited movement in an attempt to rector Timothy L’Ecuyer. “We are ex- really provide a showcase for a play- cited to partner with Temple B’Nai Is- wright’s written word. This year’s play, rael to do so.” Denial, is a contemporary play by Na- Lawyer Abigail Gersten is brilliant, tional Public Radio host Peter Sagal fo- Jewish, and a First Amendment absolut- cusing on the inexplicable phenomenon ist. Prof. Bernard Cooper is courtly, po- of Holocaust denial. lite, and dedicated to convincing the With hopes of bringing this event to a world that the Holocaust was a Jewish wider audience, Temple Adath Ye- hoax. When the government prosecutes shuram, Temple Israel (Manchester), him, he turns to Abby for help. Offended The Jewish Federation of NH, and the by censorship in any form, she takes the Manchester Community Players are ex- case, but she is quickly drawn into a mor- cited to present a reading of this impor- al quagmire. Opposing her is an idealistic tant and powerful play on Wednesday, prosecutor and a venerable Holocaust May 1, at the Manchester Community survivor who call her loyalties into ques- Players Theatre (old JFNH building on tion and make her confront the differ- Beech Street) at 7 PM. The performance ences between what is legal and what is will be followed by a discussion featur- right. The conflict that ensues concerns ing the cast and members of the local issues of history, memory, free speech, community. and how the stories we tell about our- Temple B’Nai Israel, Laconia, will selves determine who we are. host the same performance on May 2 at 7 According to the New York Times, PM, followed by a discussion with the “This drama is practically radioactive cast and community members. A third with relevance. The issues in this case performance was held at Concord’s Tem- are so loaded that they are guaranteed ple Beth Jacob on April 15. to push emotional buttons in anyone “Each year, when working on this who sees (it). And Mr. Sagal is to be ad- piece, we have the opportunity to reflect mired for offering no easy answers. on the value and power of commemora- There is unquestionably the stuff of

Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 21 White Mountain Jewish Film Festival Begins July 11 Bethlehem – The sixth season of the columnist Hedda Hopper (Helen Mir- White Mountain Jewish Film Festival, ren) to John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, and sponsored by Bethlehem Hebrew Congre- Otto Preminger. gation, begins July 11 in Bethlehem, and Guest speaker Rick Winston returns everyone is invited! All films are shown in to define the background for the film as Bethlehem’s historic Colonial Theatre on well as that period of history in this Main Street in the heart of Bethlehem. country. He is the author of Red Scare in So many great films are out there -- America. Aided by a brilliant cast that the Green Mountains: Vermont in the Mc- and there is so little time! We culled includes Gemma Arterton and veteran Carthy Era 1946-1960. Winston was the through dozens of new films and older actors Derek Jacobi and Elliot Gould, co-owner of Montpelier’s Savoy Theater classics with our film committee to find director Radu Mihaileanu deftly weaves for 29 years, and he served as program- movies that will entertain and move you the many threads of Krauss’s novel into a ming director for the Green Mountain David and Dorothy Goldstone, creators at the same time. We are pleased to an- soaring epic that touches on the duties of Film Festival for 14 years. He has taught and leaders of the White Mountain Jewish nounce our films for 2019. film history at Burlington College, Com- Film Festival. Jewishness, literature, and love. July 11: Heading Home: The Story of Guest speaker Carole Renard is the munity College of Vermont, Goddard Team Israel their has-been, wannabe reputations. Wexler Oral History Project’s NEH Oral College, and the Osher Lifelong Learn- This is a stirring story of sports and Guest speaker Seth Kramer produced History Project Coordinator at the Yid- ing Institute, and he has presented film personal growth charting the underdog and directed Heading Home along with dish Book Center in Amherst, MA. Re- history lectures throughout Vermont. journey of Israel’s baseball team compet- partners Daniel Miller and Jeremy New- nard holds an MA in Jewish studies from August 29: The Women’s Balcony ing for the first time in the World Base- berger. Kramer was also nominated for University College, London, and a BA in An accident during a Bar Mitzvah cele- ball classic. Their line-up included sever- an Emmy for Outstanding Historical anthropology and Jewish studies from bration leads to a gender rift in a devout al Jewish-American Major League play- Programming for Resistance: Untold Smith College. Orthodox community in Jerusalem in this ers -- Ike Davis, Josh Zeid, and ex-Braves Stories of Jewish Partisans (PBS, 2002). August 8: The German Doctor rousing, good-hearted tale about women catcher Ryan Lavarnway -- most with a July 25: The History of Love In Patagonia, 1960, a German doctor speaking truth to patriarchal power. This tenuous relationship to Judaism, let This wonderful love story is based on meets an Argentinean family and follows comedy-drama is about community, old alone having ever set foot in Israel. Their American author Nicole Krauss’s best- them on a long, deserted road to a small traditions and values, and the power of odyssey takes them from Tel Aviv and Je- seller, a sprawling saga of ardor and town where the family plans to start a women to keep all of these together in the rusalem, where they are greeted as he- twists of fate that spans decades and new life. Eva, Enzo, and their three chil- face of modern extremism. The film is in roes, to Seoul, where they must debunk continents from pre-war Poland to dren welcome the doctor into their home Hebrew with English subtitles. and entrust their young daughter, Lilith, Guest speaker Dr. Shayna Weiss is the to his care, not knowing that they are associate director of the Schusterman harboring one of the most dangerous Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis Uni- criminals in the world. At the same time, versity. Her research interests converge at Israeli agents are desperately looking to the intersection of religion and gender in bring the German doctor to justice. This the Israeli public sphere, as well as the poli- film is in Spanish with English subtitles. tics of Israeli popular culture. She is now Guest speaker Marjorie Agosin, daugh- completing a book on gender segregation ter of Jewish parents who fled Europe and in Israel. Previously, she was the inaugural settled in Chile, is an award-winning Chil- Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Hebrew ean author, poet, and professor. Professor and Judaic Studies at the United States Agosin focuses on social justice, feminism, Naval Academy. She earned her PhD from and remembrance. Her numerous honors New York University in Hebrew and Ju- and awards for writing and work as a hu- daic studies, and she completed postdoc- man rights activist include a Jeanette toral fellowships in Israel at Bar Ilan Uni- Rankin Award in Human Rights and a versity and Tel Aviv University, where she United Nations Leadership Award for taught courses about Israeli history and Human Rights. The Chilean government society. She has also taught at Brooklyn honored her with a Gabriela Mistral College and New York University. Medal for Lifetime Achievement. Agosin Film Festival Evenings is the Luella LaMer Slaner Professor in Each film evening begins at 6 PM on the Latin-American Studies and a professor Colonial Theatre patio with complimenta- of Spanish and Latin-American literature ry refreshments and a chance to chat with at Wellesley College. fellow film fans. At 6:30, the guest speaker August 22: Trumbo will share insights relating to the subject In 1947, Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cran- matter of the film, and at 7 the film begins. ston) was Hollywood’s top screenwriter When the theatre lights come back on, until he and other artists were jailed and please stay for the spirited Q & A session! blacklisted for their political beliefs. For additional information about the Trumbo (directed by Jay Roach) recounts White Mountain Jewish Film Festival how Dalton used words and wit to win and all Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation two Academy Awards and expose the ab- programs, please check out www. surdity and injustice under the blacklist, bethlehemsynagogue.org and follow us which entangled everyone from gossip on Facebook.

PAGE 22 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 Sounds in the Sanctuary Summer Programs Promise Delight For Music Lovers Bethlehem – This year the choice of Sounds in the Sanctuary artists and pro- grams is sure to attract music lovers of all ages. Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation is pleased to announce the schedule for the sixth annual chamber music series for July and August. Concerts are set for 5 PM on Fridays, July 5, 19, and August 2, 16, and 30 in the Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Strawberry Hill, Bethlehem. A meet and greet recep- tion follows each performance. Martin Kessel and Gail Robinson are July 5: Bernard Rose, piano, and Edward pleased to lead the Sounds in the Sanctu- Arron, cello ary Concert Series into its sixth season. Opening the 2019 season on July 5, will be Bernard Rose and Edward Ar- decades, he has concertized with cham- ron, performing works of Mendelssohn, ber ensembles throughout the world. He JS Bach, and Beethoven. Rose is a grad- is also a noted jazz artist. uate of Columbia College and the Juil- Francis Grimes has performed with liard School and has performed as a so- the Boston Pops, Boston Opera, Boston loist, accompanist, and chamber musi- Ballet. He has toured with the Star Wars Some of the musicians who will entertain during this summer’s concert series. cian across the country. Orchestra and distinguished ensembles Edward Arron has garnered recognition in the United States and Europe. in numerous festivals in the United States tomin, the widow of Maestro Casals. for his elegant musicianship in his perfor- Mary Jane Rupert has performed from and abroad. She is artistic director of the One of the most sought after cello peda- mances throughout the world. He began Carnegie Recital Hall to the Beijing Rosemarie and Robin Russell chamber gogues, Peled is a professor at the Pea- playing the cello at age seven and contin- Concert Hall. She has appeared with concerts on Roosevelt Island, NY, and is body Conservatory of Music of the ued his studies in New York with Peter chamber ensembles, choral groups and a member of the Appasionata trio. Johns Hopkins University. Wiley. A graduate of the Juilliard School, orchestras across the United States. She Marcia Cassidy is an active chamber Noreen Cassidy-Polera ranks among he later joined the faculty at University of serves on the faculties of Boston College music recitalist, teacher, and freelance vio- the most highly regarded chamber artists Massachusetts Amherst after serving on and Tufts University and has taught at list. As a member of the faculty of Dart- performing today in America and abroad the faculty of New York University. MIT, Wellesley, and Western Michigan. mouth College, she teaches violin and vio- and has been a regular recital partner July 19: Michael Arnowitt, piano August 16: Classicopia Piano Quartet – la, coaches chamber music, and leads sec- with cellists Amit Peled, Matt Haimov- Michael Arnowitt performs a program Daniel Weiser, piano; Iris Jortner, cello; tionals for the Dartmouth Symphony. itz, Yo-Yo Ma, and Leonard Rose. She surveying the music of Aaron Copland, Ralph Allen, violin; and Marcia Cassidy, Marcia is a member of the Musicians of holds Bachelor of Music and Master of who created what is considered today to viola the Old Post Road and the Burlington Music degrees from the Juilliard School, be a distinctively American sound in Classicopia continues its summer tra- Chamber Orchestra, and she is principal where she studied with Martin Canin. classical music. His landmark composi- dition of blockbuster programs featuring violist of the Franciscan String Quartet. The Peled-Polera program includes tions from the 1930s and 1940s used en- the Israeli-based husband and wife team Ralph Allen has a BA in Philosophy works of Bach, Cassado, and Strauss. ergetic jazz rhythms and folk song mate- of cellist Iris Jortner and violinist Ralph from Yale and degrees in music from the Tickets are available at the door or at rial from different regions of the United Allen together with Dartmouth’s own Cleveland Institute of Music, SUNY tickets.catamountarts.org. To order sea- States and Mexico, blended into his own Marcia Cassidy, viola, and Classicopia’s Stony Brook, and the Royal Conservato- son passes, email Michel Adler at adl- classical music writing style to evoke our artistic director and pianist Daniel ry in the Hague. He has performed with [email protected]. For more program nation’s vast landscape. Arnowitt’s con- Weiser. Their program will include works opera, baroque, and contemporary en- details and information, please visit cert will include music from Copland’s of Schumann and Dvorak. sembles throughout Europe, Israel, the http://www.bethlehemsynagogue.org/af- Four Piano Blues, Piano Variations, El Daniel Weiser has a Doctorate in Pia- Far East, and the United States, and he ternoon-concert-series. Salon Mexico, and Copland’s famous no/Chamber Music from the Peabody has participated in numerous festivals. Appalachian Spring. Also included on the Conservatory. He has performed on many He has performed solo throughout the program is Conversation at the Soda great stages in the United States and world. In the summers, Allen teaches at Fountain, from the music Copland wrote abroad and is the co-founder and artistic Apple Hill in New Hampshire and the for the film version of Thornton Wilder’s director of the Classicopia, the founder Elm City Music Festival in Connecticut. Our Town. of AmiciMusic and a founding member He currently lives in Israel, where he per- August 2: Ensemble Aubade – Peter H. of the Adirondack Ensemble, which won forms with the Israel Symphony. Bloom, flute; Francis Grimes, viola; and a Chamber Music America Award for in- August 30: Amit Peled, cello, and Noreen Mary Jane Rupert, piano ventive programming and outreach. Cassidy-Polera, piano The trio will perform chamber music Iris Jortner, a native of Israel, has per- From the United States to Europe to spanning four centuries, with works of formed in important venues in Israel, the Middle East and Asia, Israeli Amit C.P.E. Bach, Carl Maria von Weber, Rob- Europe, China, Australia, and the Unit- Peled, a musician of profound artistry ert Russell Bennett, and Karl Henning. ed States. She has collaborated with Ye- and charismatic stage presence is ac- Ensemble Aubade is based in Boston and fim Bronfman, Michael Tree, Itamar Go- claimed as one of the most exciting in- performs across the United States. lan, Levon Chilingrian, the Orion Quar- strumentalists on the concert stage today. Peter Bloom is a winner of the Ameri- tet, the Avalon Quartet, and the Apple He has shared with audiences the sound can Musicological Society’s Noah Green- Hill Chamber Players. Iris teaches cello of the cello of Pablo Casals, personally berg Award. In a career spanning four and chamber music and has performed handed to him by Mrs. Marta Casals Is-

Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 23 Get Warmed Up for the 6th Annual Bagels & Biscuits 5K Manchester – When it comes to weath- & Biscuits 5K will be held Sunday, June 2, er, there are no guarantees. But after run- at Derryfield Park in Manchester, with ners and walkers braved a day of sleet, the starting line just over a mile from snow, and rain at the 2018 Temple Adath Temple Adath Yeshurun’s front door. Yeshurun (TAY) Bagels & Biscuits 5K “We’re excited to move the race back in Run and Walk for the Animal Rescue the calendar to a day that should hope- League of New Hampshire, held in mid- fully give us better running and walking April, the co-organizers of this annual conditions,” said Cate Tanzer. “We’re also race, Cate Tanzer and Jonathan Baron, thrilled that this year the race is officially decided to hold the 2019 event at a time approved by fitness website RunRepeat, of year more likely to produce better rac- which has included Bagels & Biscuits in ing weather. its Dog Race Database.” This year, the sixth annual TAY Bagels Bagels & Biscuits is not only a dog- Last year’s race drew an enthusiastic crowd of runners. Photo by David Rosenzweig. friendly race -- meaning dogs are invited reliant upon the generosity of individu- to participate -- but the race also benefits a als, organizations, grants, and fundrais- pet-friendly nonprofit in New Hampshire. ing events to carry out our mission,” “The Animal Rescue League of New Jones added. “Proceeds from fundraising Hampshire provides a variety of services events such as Bagels & Biscuits enable and programs that help thousands of ani- us to provide housing and medical care mals in the state,” said Jonathan Baron. to the 1,200 animals in our care each “In partnership with this important orga- year as they await their forever homes, nization, we’re proud to bring the commu- and are critical to supporting our mis- nity together to enjoy the outdoors and to sion of helping pets and the people who support a great cause.” care for them." The Animal Rescue League of New Teams and individuals may register for Hampshire has been providing help to the event online, or on race day starting pets and the people who care for them at 7:30 AM. Registrations submitted by since 1902. “Our state-wide programs not May 31 will receive an early bird dis- only include animal adoption and surren- count. Several sponsorship opportuni- der, but also provide assistance to low-in- ties are also available. come families so that their pets may re- Proceeds from the event will benefit ceive the care that they need to remain in Temple Adath Yeshurun and the Animal their loving homes,” said Marianne Jones, Rescue League of New Hampshire. For the Animal Rescue League’s director of more information, including a map of the administration and communications. course and details on sponsorship oppor- The dogs were energized in spite of cold and snowy conditions last year. Photo by “As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that receives tunities, visit www.BagelsandBiscuits5k. David Rosenzweig. no state or federal funding, we are 100% com, or email [email protected]. Swim With a Mission to Highlight

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PAGE 24 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 Five O’Clock Shadow Performs in the Lakes Region on May 25 Meredith – Five O’Clock Shadow (focs. tures that excite, entertain, and inspire com), the Boston-based award-winning audiences of all ages. Throughout its 27- vocal group, will perform its distinctive a year history, Five O’Clock Shadow has cappella style to benefit the Lakes Region redefined the possibilities of vocal music Visiting Nurse Association (lrv- by incorporating mouth percus- na.org) on Saturday, May 25, at sion, real-time digital effect pro- the Inter-Lakes High School, 1 cessing, and innovative writing Laker Lane, Meredith. By pur- and arranging into its critically chasing a ticket for $27.50, you acclaimed live performances will enjoy great music, food, and and recordings. Five O’Clock drink while supporting a local agency that Shadow effectively blurs the lines be- provides vital services to the Lakes Region tween traditional a cappella singing and community. Complimentary snacks and today’s mainstream audio. What’s more, desserts can be enjoyed at 7 PM, and the these guys love what they do, and their joy concert begins at 7:45 PM. Tickets are is contagious! From the United States to available at www.tbinh.org, or at the Inn- Europe and Asia, audiences have been isfree Bookshop in Meredith, Bayswater witness to the revolutionary form of all Books in Center Harbor, and Greenlaws vocal music that is Five O’Clock Shad- Five O’Clock Shadow Music and Audio in Laconia. ow. Now you can witness it too!. sonal care services, and wellness and com- ter Harbor, Gilford, Laconia, Melvin Vil- Five O’Clock Shadow is comprised of Temple B’nai Israel is proud to partner munity programs designed to promote the lage, Meredith, Moultonborough, Sand- six talented vocalists -- Dan Lennon, with The Lakes Region Visiting Nurse health, safety, and mental well-being of wich, Tuftonboro, and Wolfeboro. For Oren Malka, Paul Pampinella, Caleb Association for the 11th We Care Benefit their clients through numerous clinics and more information, visit www.lrvna.org. Whelden, Judd Tomaselli, and Scott concert. LRVNA has been serving the support groups. Each year the LRVNA We Care thanks event sponsors Mira- Cobban -- who produce rock solid leads Lakes Region area since 1923 offering a provides approximately 10,000 annual vis- cle Farms Landscaping, Cantin Chevro- and harmonies, while exploring instru- full range of home care and hospice ser- its to residents in the comfort of their let, and Golden View Health Care for mental mimicry and creating unique tex- vices as well as rehabilitation services, per- homes. Service areas include Alton, Cen- their support.

Book Review Reviewed by Merle Carrus Kaddish.com Hits the Heights of Jewish Literature Nathan Englander has done it again. when we are so sad and possibly angry at his stead. Over time, Larry starts to have incredibly moving and an enjoyably hu- He has hit one out of the park! His latest G-d, we are reminded how important life second thoughts. He starts to feel remorse morous way. novel, Kaddish.com: A Novel (Alfred A. and religion are. In words and through over his choice, and his life takes some in- Nathan Englander is the author of the Knopf, 2019) is being added to my list of practice, Kaddish insists that the mourn- credible and unforeseen turns and twists. short story collections For the Relief of all-time favorite books. er turn away from death and As Larry struggles with his decisions, Unbearable Urges, an international best Though this may be an un- choose life. the reader is pulled into the absurdity of seller, and What We Talk About When We comfortable topic for some So enter Larry, an es- the situation that is unfolding. This plot Talk About Anne Frank, as well as the people to read and possibly tranged Orthodox man, gives the reader different perspectives on novels The Ministry of Special Cases and laugh about, I think that who has returned to his sis- a real issue and the different ways people Dinner at the Center of the Earth. His there are so many different ter's house to sit shiva after think about Judaism, life, and death. books have been translated into 22 lan- issues that are presented that his father dies. In this reli- Englander gives the modern technology guages, and he is the recipient of a Gug- this is a great, thought-pro- gious family, the son must age a place to intersect and collide with genheim Fellowship, a PEN/Malamud voking novel, done in a per- say Kaddish for the father, traditional Judaism. He is writing about Award, the Frank O'Connor Award, the fect "tongue in cheek," sar- but Larry is hesitant. He Jewish American assimilation and how Sue Kaufman Prize from the American castic style. clashes with his sister and we are working through our uneasiness Academy of Arts & Letters, and he was a One of the hardest things the Orthodox community with giving up traditions that have been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2013. His each of us has to confront in when he cannot promise to part of our families for generations. Or play, The Twenty-Seventh Man, premiered life is death. The death of someone close fulfill this mitzvah (commandment). maybe he is offering us comfortable ways at the Public Theater in 2012. He is a dis- to you is beyond sad. The loss of a parent “I’m asking about the torch you must to come back to our religious convictions, tinguished writer in residence at New is tragic. In the Jewish religion, a child is carry for this family -- our family -- for accepting them and making them part of York University and lives in Brooklyn, supposed to say the Kaddish prayer for a the next eleven months. Tell me you get our current lives. It is all done in both an New York, with his wife and daughter. parent for 11 months, every day. Depend- that the Kaddish is on you,” his sister in- ing on the level of observance, that "sa- sists. “You know you can’t miss. Not cred obligation" can be done either once once. Not a single service.” Keeping you connected a day or up to three times a day. It is one The Rabbi offers him a solution: He can of the 613 mitzvot and, though purport- find someone to say Kaddish for him, a NEWS ed to assist the dead through to Olam proxy. Larry grabs that solution at first, e Haba, the afterlife, it is also for the living. signing onto kaddish.com and paying jewishnh.org Because, even at our lowest moment, someone to say the prayer for his father in

Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 25 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].

JFNH Shlicha Noam Wolf’s third and last Hebrew School visit at Congregation Betenu (Hebrew in the Family). Congregation Betenu celebrates Havdalah with Rav Sam. Noam teaches Hebrew at the Shuk at the Chabad of Manchester Hebrew School.

The third and last Hebrew School visit by JFNH Shli- cha Noam Wolf to Etz Hayim Synagogue.

Tiras Cham Bim Bam Bam – Israeli children’s story time James B. Farmer, Esq. (center), former head of the Na- with JFNH Shlicha Noam Wolf at the Early Learning tional Security Unit at the Boston US Attorney's Office, Center in Portsmouth. spoke at Etz Hayim Synagogue about BRIDGES, a forum for open conversation among Arab, Muslim, and Sikh community leaders and law enforcement. Also pictured are Rabbi Peter Levy (seated), JFNH Board member Stephen Soreff, MD (with hat), and Etz Hayim Board of Directors president Dina Michael Chaitowitz (behind Mr. Farmer and to his left).

Temple Israel Portsmouth kids having fun at JFNH Shli- cha Noam Wolf’s “Hebrew at the Shuk” class.

Nadav Tamir, former Israeli Consul General for New Members of Etz Hayim Synagogue's FAB women's group England, talks to 60 attendees from Temple Israel Ports- participated in Snowshoe Yoga at Prescott Farm in mouth, Nashua , Manchester, and Concord about politics March. Pictured are (L-R) Martha Tomanelli, Dina Mi- and the Israeli election. The discussion at Temple Israel chael Chaitowitz, and Laurie Kagan Medrek. On March 3, the Southern NH Men’s Club had their an- Portsmouth was moderated by Janette Hillis Jaffe, Re- nual Children’s Breakfast. gional Director for J Street in New England.

PAGE 26 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 Rabbi Krinsky showing Max Guertin and his grand- mother Alane Sabel the correct way to roll out their mat- zah during the PJ Library visit the Chabad Center. Rachel Russell and her son Grayson Josephine McDonald checking out packing up their hamantashen after the fun during the PJ Library visit to Carl Hallock, age 7, making ha- their outing with PJ Library to Tem- Temple Israel Manchester’s Ha- mantashen with PJ Library at Tem- ple Israel Manchester. mantashen Bake. ple Israel Manchester.

The Pavoll-Zibel family (Leland, Cindy, Max and Ari) showing off their matzah before baking them in the oven during PJ Library’s visit to the Chabad Center.

Noam loved sharing a favorite children's book with our Temple Beth Jacob PreK-1st grade classes.

Temple Beth Jacob Grade 3 hosted a Havdalah service Attendees enjoy a Women’s Seder organized by the Sis- attended by students, teachers, families, congregants, and terhood of Temple Israel Portsmouth. Photo by Helen guests. Over 40 people enjoyed a potluck supper, song Hanan. session led by Cantor Shira and teacher Nancy Jo Chabot, then a beautiful Havdalah service complete with class-made Havdalah candles and spice boxes.

Rachel Funk (daughter of Temple B'nai Israel's cantorial One of Temple B'nai Israel's youngest students showing soloist and accompanist, Melody and Joel Funk) working off her Tree of Life art project at religious school. on an original song with the TBI Religious School stu- A group picture from JFNH Young Mensches Good dents to be performed at the annual meeting. Deeds Day at the New Horizons for NH.

Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 27 An AIPAC After-Action Report itively to the messages from the speak- tions. By Norman J. Silber ers, with frequent interruptions by stand- In the Campaign Update, they identi- Although I am always glad to get back ing ovations. But, as might be expected fied candidates, incumbents or potential home to New Hampshire, I have been with such a large and diverse crowd, challengers, who had articulated a for- experiencing withdrawal from huge there were always a few who sat with mal, strongly supportive U.S.-Israel poli- crowds of concerned and committed their arms folded and pouted a lot. But cy, and those who had not done so will Jews who were at the annual AIPAC they were clearly in the minority. be contacted by volunteers to get all of Policy Conference I attended for the first The most vigorous positive reactions them on board. time in Washington, D.C., on March 24- from the crowd were for Vice President On Tuesday, the last day of the confer- 26. Coming from New Hampshire, with Michael Pence, Ambassador Nikki Hal- ence, the program encouraged every at- our small Jewish population, being only ey, Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Dan- tendee to have booked lobbying appoint- one person in a crowd of about 18,000+ ny Danon (who told us what years of his ments with that person’s congressional mostly Jews (of every persuasion) but hard work had actually accomplished), reps and senators and then go by bus also a good number of non-Jews, was a Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, and (provided) to their offices to emphasize bit of culture shock, but in a good way. Senator Mitch McConnell. There were the need for their continued strong sup- For anyone who has not previously at- even very positive crowd reactions to port for the U.S.-Israel connection. tended an annual AIPAC conference, it speeches by Mayor Bill de Blasio of New In the lowest level of the Convention can be somewhat overwhelming, as well York City and House Speaker Nancy Center was the AIPAC Village, which as inspiring and emotional. Pelosi, as well as others from that end of was well worth several visits. On this lev- The substantive program began early the spectrum. On board the MDA motorcycle and ready el were numerous exhibits from organi- Sunday morning and continued through The one thing that all speakers had in to roll. zations and companies with strong con- mid-morning on Tuesday. The first Gen- common was their intensely articulated nections to Israel, including Raytheon, eral Session opened with the singing of support for the importance and continu- Jihadist Movement. which had an actual Iron Dome rocket the National Anthem and the Hatikvah. ation of the unbreakable Israel-U.S. re- The best, in my view, were the Cam- array on site, and one of my personal fa- Speakers in the general sessions were lationship. paign Update: A Preview of the 2020 vorites, American Friends of Mogen Da- from the U.S., Israel, and other foreign Because of the rocket attacks from Election and The Threat to Israel from vid Adom (“AFMDA”), the first aid first countries (Cabo Verde, Honduras, the Gaza over the weekend, Bibi Netanyahu Gaza (IDF Intelligence Col. (Retired) responders in Israel. U.K. and the European Union), and left Washington early to return to Israel Miri Eisin on the panel was fabulous). I especially enjoyed the AFMDA dis- many were people of color. And, of and only was able to address AIPAC on Most of the breakouts had microphones play where you could see videos of their course, a variety of executives from Tuesday morning via satellite transmis- available for the audience to ask ques- Opinion continued on page 31 AIPAC itself were there. sion. Politicians speaking were from every As might be expected, there were pro- part of the U.S. political spectrum, as testers waving signs in front of the main well as Benny Gantz, the leader of the entrance to the convention center (espe- Blue and White Party that is challenging cially for the Pence speech). the government of Netanyahu in the up- After the Sunday and Monday morn- coming elections, and Arthur Books, ing general sessions, there were smaller from the American Enterprise Institute. breakout sessions on various topics that Solomon Taube The overarching theme of all of the required you to register in advance. I at- Manchester – Solomon Taube, of Manchester, passed speakers was the unbreakable connec- tended the following breakouts: Show- away on March 17 at the age of 96. tion between the U.S. and Israel, past, case Session: Middle East in Focus; His family meant the world to him. He leaves his beloved present, and future. And, of course, the Campaign Update: A Preview of the wife of 73 years, Bernice Saxe Taube; two daughters, Mad- never-ending fight against anti-Semitism 2020 Election; Showcase Session: Israel elyn Taube and Joanne Taube; and a son-in-law, Eliot Sir- and the BDS movement. on the World Stage; The Threat to Israel kin. "Papa" will be forever admired by his grandchildren, The crowd invariably reacted very pos- from Gaza; and The State of the Global Jenna Taube Sirkin, Kayla Taube Sirkin, Rampal Chopra, and Jesse Hershman, and was an indelible presence in their lives. He was there for every occasion, beaming with pride, dancing at their weddings, and holding his treasured great- Help Wanted! granddaughter, Ari Taube Hershman. Saul graduated from Manchester Central High School in Do you live in Keene, Laconia, Bethlehem, 1941 and attended Northeastern University until the start of World War II. He en- Hanover, or another NH community listed in the U.S. Marine Corps, and he served as a dive bomber pilot in the South Pacific. His decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross with a gold star, the and want to help produce the Jewish Reporter? Air Medal with eight gold stars, and two Bronze Stars. He was a proud veteran and served his country with honor and distinction. We are looking for people all over the state For more than 50 years, Saul along with his father and surviving brother, Irving who are interested in writing about their Taube, founded and operated Manchester Music Company, T&S Enterprises, the local Jewish community. Space Center, and other businesses in the New Hampshire community. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 20, in Temple Israel, 66 Salmon To get involved, contact [email protected] St., Manchester. Burial followed in Manchester Hebrew Cemetery on South Beech St. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Temple Israel Taube Kiddush Fund or Easter Seals Veterans Count (https://vetscount.org/nh/). Please visit www. goodwinfh.com to sign the online guestbook.

PAGE 28 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Nissan-Sivan 5779 • May-June 2019 JFNH Tributes Received by April 10, 2019

Annual Campaign Natalia and David Blank in memory of Marty Kaufman

Kushner-Tumen Family Fund for Children Andrea and Norm Kushner in memory of Sol Taube Andrea and Norm Kushner for the speedy recovery of Rikki Bornstein

Social Services Fund Faith Canner in memory of Arnold Canner

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