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L’ www.JewishFederationLCC.org Vol. 42, No. 3 n November 2019 / 5780 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Here’s what we’re proud of 6 Our Community By Brian Simon, Federation President 11 Jewish Interest s part of our annual Federa- credible addition. Jodi Cohen gets shining example of a program that tion board retreat, I asked our a special shout out from me for was waiting to be created. 19 & the Jewish World Aboard members to list some of her work with Jewish Family Ser- ‹‹ Our holiday gift bags, which are 23 Marketplace the things we are proud of about the vices and chronicling that work in delivered to senior living commu- Federation in the last year. I am happy L’CHAYIM each month. Lori Ra- nities throughout the area. Thank 26 Commentary to share this list mos is an unsung hero in the of- you to the volunteers who help us 28 From the Bimah with you. fice, and Paula Zlatkin handles the accomplish this for Rosh Hasha- ‹‹ The resources bookkeeping flawlessly. nah, Passover and Hanukkah. 30 Community Directory we have been able ‹‹ We’re proud of our Senior Lunch I would like to add how proud I 31 Focus on Youth to identify that Bunch. This program has quickly am of our board. It is an honor to serve are available to grown to become one of our staple alongside each of them. Together, we 33 Organizations seniors. Our new- events. It has drawn a huge group are accomplishing a lot for our Jewish 34 Temple est board member, of attendees and volunteers. It’s a community. Robert Thomas,  Brian has been helpful Simon in that area. ‹‹ The work of the food pantry, which serves both and non-Jews in need. ‹‹ Our Jewish Festival, which continues to set new records for attendance and sponsorship. Caro- 5 lyn Gora, Andi Horowitz and Sara Federation’s Senior Lunch Krivisky co-chair the committee, Bunch update which seems to find an incredible JEWISH FEDERATION schedule of great every year. FOOD PANTRY ‹‹ Our Israeli folk dancing group, FOOD PANTRY th which is celebrating its 10 anni- Following is a list of staples always in need at the food pantry: versary. Kudos to board member Following is a list of staples always in need at the food pantry: Peanut butter and jelly Pasta sauce (pasta, not needed) Marsha Kistler for starting the Peanut butter and jelly Pasta sauce (pasta, not needed) group and keeping it going! Rice and beans Canned vegetables and fruits Rice and beans Canned vegetables and fruits ‹‹ We’re proud of Executive Director Cereal Canned meats Alan Isaacs, especially for how he Cereal Canned meats 20 Condiments Toiletries for adults & children has managed to make the organiza- Condiments Toiletries for adults & children

The unexpected rise of Israel’s tion more efficient. Gift cards to places like Publix, Walmart, Target, etc., as well as cash donations, are also appreciated. Gift cards to places like Publix, Walmart, Target, etc., as well as cash donations, are also appreciated. team ‹‹ We’re proud of our excellent staff. Jewish Family Services helps seniors, individuals and families with a variety of needs. Debbie Sanford has been an in- Jewish Family Services helps seniors, individuals and families with a variety of needs.

Highlighted EVENTS Forecast

Community Breakfast November 17th Israeli Your December 8th Folk Dancing Women's Sundays NEW Loca�on Federation team (Sept-Apr)

Heritage Palms Giving forecasts a Country Club Feb. 2nd ‐

Circle

Mar. 1st Monthly Senior PERFECT SEASON

of programming 2020 Open House LUNCH BUNCH

Monthly Programming Forecast Ongoing activities at the Federation: Mah Jongg * Jewish War Veterans * BBYO

November December January February March April May 2019 2019 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020

13 03 01‐31 02 01 05 03 JFed Hits the Road Bu�er�ies of Hope Skype the Author Opening Day Closing Day PJ Library IsraelFest 2020 Artwork Display Film Fes�val Film Fes�val Passover Party County Libraries

17 08 13 Community Breakfast TBA Annual Mee�ng Women’s Giving 08 03 ‐ 28 16 Skype the Author

Circle Open House Jewish Film Lion of Judah

15 Pacese�ers Fes�val PJ Library Hanukkah Party 31 19 20 Out & About Films Holocaust Memorial 23 For For more more Out & About Films JFF at Bat Yam Witness Theater Program 17 ��staina��e �a��n FSW, Punta Gorda informationinformation, Ma�or Gi�s visit our web at visit our website atJewishfederationlcc.org jewishfederationlcc.org

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To donate to By Debbie Sanford, Program Director SA & hile it seems the Federation does so much, On Monday, January 20, the Federation will $ $ BUYING: INSTANT CASH CLIP we are singular in our purpose: to strength- partner with Captains for Clean Water to bring you the Federation’s en and enrich the Jewish Community. the film, Sustainable Nation. Captains, a non-profit $ $ W VE With that mission in mind, I hope for the year ahead grassroots organization, advocates for clean water to be a year of “community” marked by cooperation and healthy estuaries across Florida. The film fol- $ $ SA HIGHEST PRICES PAID! & Annual Campaign, and collaborations. This is the theme you will see as a lows three innovators who are taking valuable lessons

common thread throughout our learned from Israel’s water shortage to the rest of the CLIP upcoming season of program- world. Using solutions developed in Israel, they are

GIVE BRUCE KODNER GALLERIES THE VE call 239.481.4449 ming. working to change the status quo of a world where Two collaborations I am one in 10 people lack access to safe drinking water. SA & especially proud of and look But water is just the beginning. The work of these OPPORTUNITY TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS!! or visit forward to include: visionaries highlights the nexus between food, energy CLIP Our Community Break- and water, and underscores how solving these enor- GOLD & SILVER COINS PAPER CURRENCY 14kt • 18kt • 22kt GOLD

fast on Sunday, December 8 mous challenges can help free the world from life- rd VE JewishFederationLCC.org features a Space Florida rep- threatening poverty, illness and lack of opportunity. IMMEDIATE PAYMENT 3 Generation Expertise • Call Today SA &  Debbie resentative who will join us The event will be held at the Collaboratory, a new

Sanford to discuss the partnership that space at the Southwest Florida Community Foun- CLIP will benefit both Florida and Israel. Come hear about dation in the historical railroad station downtown.

the opportunities we have to increase collaborative After the film, you are invited to stay and mingle and VE OUR MISSION

DIAMONDS • SAPPHIRES SA research both in space and on land, provide educa- enjoy a dessert reception. Tickets will go on sale De- To strengthen and enrich the Jewish tional enrichment to students, and drive innovation cember 1. &

Community by providing and supporting like never before. Also, learn about Space Florida’s Just a reminder that our new Women’s Giving CLIP philanthropic, educational and social involvement with Space IL (in Israel) to launch its Circle will hold an Open House on Sunday, Novem- RUBYS • EMERALDS service programs locally, in Israel and first mission to the moon with Beresheet. This year, ber 17. We are excited to have Lauren Yoked, Execu- VE

throughout the world. the event is at a new location, Heritage Palms Golf tive Director of American Friends of Leket Israel – SA and Country Club. Tickets are just $25 and are on Israel’s National Food Bank, as our guest speaker. ALL DIAMOND JEWELRY • WATCHES &

OUR VISION sale now through our website. If you want to sit with Have a Happy Thanksgiving with your loved CLIP friends, you may reserve a table if you pre-pay. ones, and I hope to see you soon! A Jewish Community that is based on ANTIQUES • ART OBJECTS • OIL PAINTINGS Jewish values such as Tzedakah VE SA

(benevolence), Tikkun Olam (repairing & the world) and K’lal Yisrael (taking Jewish Family Services update BUYING ALL HIGHWAYMEN OIL PAINTINGS: BEANIE responsibility for one another). By Jodi Cohen, Senior Outreach & Food Pantry Coordinator CLIP hen Ms. A came to the Federation food another food pantry mentioned the Federation. This BACKUS • HAROLD NEWTON • ALFRED HAIR • ETC pantry for the first time in September, she person has six kids living with her. Thanks to your VE SA

brought her adorable seven-year-old son, generosity, I was able to give her seven bags of food, Rolex • Cartier • Patek Philippe • Tiffany • Bvlgari & all Wrist and Pocket Watches & Wwhom I’ll call Lil Shlomo. I fell for Lil Shlomo im- as per the Federation’s policy of trying to provide one Buccellati • Chimento • David Webb • David Yurman • Cartier • Tiffany • Harry Winston • John Hardy • Chopard mediately. He had that mixture of shyness and mis- bag of food per person in a household. CLIP chief that I love in young peo- The pantry distributed food to 16 families in Sep- Mid Century Furniture, Oil Paintings & Accessories: Andy Warhol • Calder • Miro • George Nelson • Lepho • Paul Evans

ple. At one point I asked him if tember, for a total of 66 people, 23 of whom were • Phillip Laverne • Nakashima • Dunbar • Frank Lloyd Wright • Vladimir Kagan • Dunbar • Charles Eams • Knoll VE

L’ SA he’d consider hugging me. He children under the age of 17. Two of the families were & Jewish news published monthly by checked in with his mom, who new to the Federation food pantry. A hearty thank

Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties CLIP 9701 Commerce Center Court, Fort Myers, FL 33908 said yes, and then he came over you to the volunteers who do everything necessary (239) 481-4449 • Fax: (239) 481-0139 to where I was sitting, put his to keep our pantry organized and running smoothly:

Online at www.JewishFederationLCC.org arms around my neck and just Judith Yevick, Donna Cotler, Barbara Gribin, Laurie VE  leaned into me for awhile. Lil McConville, Lois Jacobson. SA November 2019 • Volume 42, Number 3 &  Shlomo hugged me for much In September, the Federation also helped various

President: Brian Simon  Jodi Cohen longer than grown-ups tend to clients with financial support for car repairs, auto in- CLIP Board: Paul Bartrop • Karen Fine • Carolyn Gora Jerry Greenfield • Andi Horowitz hug, which is about three seconds. I asked him how surance, utility bills, electric bills and rent. Your gifts

Linda Idelson • Marsha Kistler • Sara Krivisky he learned to be such a good hugger. Lil Shlomo just enable the Federation to provide support when those VE Michele Laboda • Rozzi Osterman • Barbara Siegel shrugged his shoulders and said he didn’t know. in our community, Jewish or otherwise, call upon us Diamonds ROLEX Estate Jewelry Gold Coins Oil Paintings Sterling Silver SA Sylvia Simko • Robert Thomas • Sherri Zucker & Executive Director: Alan Isaacs When a client comes to the food pantry for the for help.

Program Director: Debbie Sanford first time, I usually ask what’s going on in his or her Recently someone said that it’s easy to see how CLIP Executive Assistant: Lori Ramos Jewish Family Services: Jodi Cohen life at that point in time. Sometimes I’m able to pro- popular the Federation programs are, like the Jewish

 vide referrals or resources that can be helpful, that Film Festival and the Senior Lunch Bunch, by the at- VE Editor/Designer: Ted Epstein (239) 249-0699 the client might not know about. After talking to Ms. tendance. The people who reach out to Jewish Family SA : Jim Lewin (239) 634-6923 & Aliza Katz (913) 244-7247 A, I learned that she was in-between jobs, her hus- Services, including food pantry clients, are not visible

Ian Sanford (845) 649-9903 band had to take medical leave from work and wasn’t to the community at large. As the JFS representative, CLIP  cleared to return just yet, and her local family mem- I am the one who hears the tone of voice of people L’CHAYIM invites correspondence on subjects of interest to bers weren’t able to help her that much. This is the who call up or walk in, as well as the circumstances VE Jewish people. Partisan political opinions will not be published, but opinions on subjects affecting the Jewish community are exact reason why the Federation keeps gift cards on of those asking for help to pay for medication, new SA & welcome. All inquiries regarding copy for L’CHAYIM should be hand. tires, getting water/lights turned back on, or buying Patek Philippe Chihuly Glass Jade Statues Picasso Pottery Russian Enamel Peter Max directed to the editor. All news material must be very clearly printed or typed (not in all-capital letters) and double-spaced. I got a $25 Walmart gift card from my office. clothes for a new job. I hope these stories provide a CLIP Electronic submissions encouraged. The editor reserves the When I handed it to Ms. A, she bowed her head and window for you to see who we are helping and how right to edit for space and content. started crying. Lil Shlomo wasn’t used to seeing his proud you should be as a supporter of the Jewish MID CENTURY FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES VE Photographs should be clear, black-and-white or color prints. If you wish a photograph returned, include a stamped, mom cry and got very quiet and concerned. I said very Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties. SA

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This year please consider making an additional campaign contribution in honor or memory of a loved one. Because kindness is contagious, we would like to highlight your generosity in L’CHAYIM and notify personally those whom you honor. You may choose how your generosity is noted and how we share your mitzvah with the community.

TRIBUTES ��� ��� ������ ���������� �� L�� � C�������� C������� S����� The board and staff of the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties extend condolences to the family of Erna Rosner, a Holocaust survivor, Local �e�is� E�uca�on an� Culture who passed away in September. Community‐wide Jewish Educa�on and Culture Programs for all ages including the Jewish Film Fes�val, Jewish Author The board and staff of the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties Events, Israel Celebra�on, Jewish genealogy, Israeli folk extend condolences to Ginger Horton on the loss of Joe Cynar. dancing, social groups, etc. L’CHAYIM published monthly to keep the Jewish community In memory of Frank F. Dreyfuss informed about local, na�onal and interna�onal Jewish issues. from Mae Dreyfuss Folb  Community Rela�ons ac�vi�es include monitoring an�‐ Semi�sm and issues of separa�on of church and state in the In memory of Ray Epstein community. from Sheila & Jerry Laboda Israel Advocacy and Ini�a�ves to strengthen local Jewish

community �es with Israel. Holocaust Educa�on through the Each month, L’CHAYIM will list your Tributes. Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida to middle and high school students in the community. Please send them to Lori Ramos at the Federation at [email protected]. Overseas Funding to the Jewish Agency for Israel and the American Jewish Joint �istribu�on Commi�ee �J�C� for full spectrum social services to Israel and Jewish communi�es in ��� countries around the world. Partnership ��ether rela�onship with the Hadera‐Eiron Region in Israel.

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Senior Lunch Bunch update NEXT SENIOR LUNCH BUNCH: By Jodi Cohen, Senior Outreach & Food Pantry Coordinator Thursday, November 14 at 12:00 p.m. rookdale Independent Living No matter where we meet, the Se- Temple Beth El, 16225 Winkler Road, Fort Myers on College Parkway hosted its nior Lunch Bunch is a popular program third annual Federation senior for anyone who would like to attend as RSVP by Friday, November 8 to Jodi Cohen at B 239.481.4449 x2 or [email protected] luncheon in September. Executive Di- a lunch guest or a volunteer. The lunch-

rector Randall Johnston and Sales & es are free, open to Jewish seniors who Photos courtesy Helene Glocer Director Susan Scott gra- would like to spend time in commu- ciously welcomed our 60 guests. Chef nity, eat a little something, learn a little Michael Levingrub stopped in quietly something and make friends. There is to check in on the luncheon and was always a place at the table for YOU! surprised to be spotted, introduced and Volunteers are available to provide applauded by everyone for the deli- rides for those who don’t drive. The cious food. Three gifts were raffled off Volunteer Village make the lunches run – two boxes of chocolate candy and one smoothly and we always need more large gift basket – to the delight of the help if you’re interested in volunteer- winners. Brookdale was the first senior ing by bringing a dessert, setting up, ��� ��� ������ ���������� �� L�� � C�������� C������� S����� living facility to host a senior luncheon cleaning up, visiting with folks during since the program began in 2016 and the lunch, or driving those who need they set a high standard. The Federa- rides. Please be in touch with me if Local �e�is� E�uca�on an� Culture tion is grateful to have such a dedicated you’re interested. Community‐wide Jewish Educa�on and Culture Programs for all ages including the Jewish Film Fes�val, Jewish Author community partner as Brookdale. Events, Israel Celebra�on, Jewish genealogy, Israeli folk dancing, social groups, etc. L’CHAYIM published monthly to keep the Jewish community informed about local, na�onal and interna�onal Jewish issues. Community Rela�ons ac�vi�es include monitoring an�‐ Semi�sm and issues of separa�on of church and state in the community. Israel Advocacy and Ini�a�ves to strengthen local Jewish community �es with Israel. Holocaust Educa�on through the Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida to middle and high school students in the community.

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�e�is� Community �oun�a�on An endowment that ensures the long‐term financial base of February 2 - March 1 charitable, social and educa�onal programs in our community. Needs‐based college scholarships and study scholarships in Israel. OPENING DAY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 3:00PM Projects and programs aimed at Jewish community enrichment. REGAL BELLTOWER THEATER, 13499 Bell Tower Dr., Fort Myers Featuring Golda’s Balcony and special guest, Film Producer Dave Fishelson.

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REGAL BELLTOWER THEATER, 13499 Bell Tower Dr., Fort Myers Featuring ddl acl o acls Reception and music to follow with special guest Fretless Rock at Society. (across from Regal) Sponsored by: Andi & William Horowitz Film: $13, Reception: $25 OR $36 combo ticket Festival Passes are on sale now! Individual tickets go on sale 12/1. Visit www.jewishfederationlcc.org/JFF2020

L’CHAYIM is a monthly nonprofit newspaper supported by generous readers, committed advertisers and the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties. L'CHAYIM NOVEMBER 2019 6 Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties OUR COMMUNITY Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center update By Susan Suarez, President & CEO reetings from the new Holo- take place on Sunday, November 17 at documentary film series. The series collectivization of farms in the “Bread- caust Museum & Janet G. and 2:30 p.m. at Saint John the Evangelist shed light on the contemporary human basket of Europe.” Dr. Snyder special- Harvey D. Cohen Education Catholic Church in the Community rights issues of child labor and child izes in the history of Central Europe and G th Center! This month, the Museum offi- Ballroom, 625 111 Ave. N., Naples. trafficking, hunger in America and the is the author of several books, among cially begins a new chapter in its history. The Kristallnacht commemoration will opioid epidemic. A panel discussion them Bloodlands: Europe Between Hit- Please join us for also be the kickoff to a special year-long following each film led by experts and ler and Stalin. The “Holodomor” exhibit our Grand Open- program, the “Butterflies of Hope and local authorities provided perspective on is co-sponsored by the SWFL Chapter ing and Dedica- Remembrance.” The year-long program the impact of these issues in our SWFL of the Ukrainian Women’s League of tion Ceremony on recognizes the 75th anniversary of the and will be on display Sunday, Novem- liberation of concentration camps and through the end of November. ber 10 from 3:00 the end of WWII. A variety of organi- Registration is now available for the to 5:00 p.m. There zations throughout Southwest Florida, 8th annual Elliot Katz Lecture Series. will be a ribbon- including the Museum and GenShoah The six-lecture series will again be held cutting ceremony SWFL are participating. The signature at Hodges University’s Naples campus  Susan with local digni- symbol of the event is a butterfly, which in the White Community Room. This Suarez taries, tours, talks represents hope for the future. It was year, tickets are being sold on a sub- and children’s activities. And, we are inspired by “I Never Saw Another But- scription basis for the entire series. The happy to say the Boxcar Exhibit is now terfly,” a poem written by a prisoner $150 subscription must be purchased permanently located in front of the in Theresienstadt. More information through the Museum’s website: https:// Museum. is available on the Museum’s website. www.HolocaustMuseumSWFL.org/ Another highly anticipated event Education Specialist David Nelson calendar-item/elliott-katz-2020-lecture- in November is the opening of the will give five talks about “Stories of series/2020-01-09/. Should any tickets Rissa and Richard Grossman Reflection the Holocaust.” Three will be held in remain as of December 1, they will be Room. The Grossmans have been long- November and two in December. The sold on an individual basis. time supporters of the Museum’s mis- lectures are free and open to the public. The new Museum is receiving rave sion and Education programs. This will RSVPs are requested to info@Holo community. Thank you to our panel reviews from our visitors, with many caustMuseumSWFL.org. The topics participants, co-sponsors and all who people saying they will be back with will be: attended this important series. family and friends. We hope to see you XX Wednesday, November 13: “Hanau Dr. Timothy Snyder of Yale Uni- at the interesting exhibits and events – One Day in May” about photo- versity spoke last month in conjunction we have planned for this coming year. graphs taken by a German photog- with our current “Holodomor” exhibit. Information is available on our website rapher of the Jewish deportations in His well-attended lecture provided the at www.HolocaustMuseumSWFL.org. Hanau, with additional information on For details on how you can support XX Wednesday, November 20: “Wil- this little-known genocide perpetrated the Museum’s Education programs or helm Spira aka Bill Freier” about by Josef Stalin in 1932-1933. Millions sponsor exhibits and events, contact me the incredible survival of an artist/ of people in Ukraine were starved to at [email protected] be a bittersweet occasion as Richard, a illustrator who escaped multiple im- death because of Stalin’s draconian or 239.263.9200. I am excited for you Museum board member, passed away prisonments in Nazi concentration, regulations on them as punishment for to see our new Museum! this summer before its completion. The slave labor and internment camps their nationalism in the face of Soviet Reflection Room will provide a much- XX Wednesday, November 27: “Var- needed contemplative space for visitors ian Fry – The American Schindler” to quietly pause after a tour and consider about Fry’s mission to rescue from the lessons of the Holocaust and its im- Occupied prominent targets IsIs YourYour BusinessBusiness WorthWorth pact on their lives going forward. of the Nazis The annual community-wide We were pleased to co-sponsor the MoreMore ThanThan YouYou Think?Think? Kristallnacht Commemoration will 2nd annual “Movies that Matter SWFL”

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The “Holodomor” exhibit Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier ing What’s in it for Me?, Who Created is co-sponsored by the SWFL Chapter 2020 FESTIVAL PASS County invites the entire community God?, “Why the Kof?, Why Triple Chai? of the Ukrainian Women’s League of to the annual commemoration service and …And Often the First Jew. He is North America and will be on display on Sunday, November 17 at 2:30 p.m. currently the at Bat Yam Temple through the end of November. ORDER FORM in the ballroom of Saint John the Evan- of the Islands on Sanibel. Rabbi Fuchs’ th Registration is now available for the gelist Catholic Church, 625 111 Ave. parents were victims of Kristallnacht. 8th annual Elliot Katz Lecture Series. Regal Belltower Stadium 20 Theaters N., Naples. The commemoration program will The six-lecture series will again be held It was on the night of November 9, also inaugurate a new community-wide at Hodges University’s Naples campus *OPEN SEATING AT ALL FILMS 1938, that members of the initiative, “Butterflies in the White Community Room. This Nazi party attacked Jew- of Hope and Remem- *Reserved seating for some levels of sponsorship. year, tickets are being sold on a sub- ish persons and destroyed brance.” The yearlong scription basis for the entire series. The Jewish-owned property. project, taking place $150 subscription must be purchased #______FESTIVAL PASS (EVENINGS ONLY) $117 (discounted rate) Kristallnacht is generally throughout Southwest regarded as the beginning Florida, will feature through the Museum’s website: https:// #______FESTIVAL PASS (EVENINGS & MATINEES): $135 (discounted rate) www.HolocaustMuseumSWFL.org/ of the Holocaust in Eu- programming and spe- #______OPENING DAY EVENT TICKETS: $25/per person rope, which ultimately led cial events to com- calendar-item/elliott-katz-2020-lecture- th series/2020-01-09/. Should any tickets #______CLOSING DAY EVENT TICKETS: $25/per person to the murder of over six memorate the 75 remain as of December 1, they will be million Jews. anniversary of the end sold on an individual basis. INDIVIDUAL TICKETS GO ON SALE The keynote speaker of World War II and the The new Museum is receiving rave for this program is Rabbi liberation of the Nazi reviews from our visitors, with many DECEMBER 1ST Stephen Fuchs. Rabbi concentration camps. people saying they will be back with Fuchs earned his under- For more infor- family and friends. We hope to see you graduate degree from mation about the Rabbi Stephen Fuchs at the interesting exhibits and events Sunday, February 2 Hamilton College and Kristallnacht Com- Golda’s Balcony was ordained at Hebrew Union College. memoration, please email cjdialogue@ we have planned for this coming year. 3:00 P.M. Followed by: Dessert Reception with the Producer He went on to earn a doctor of ministry naples.net. Information is available on our website at www.HolocaustMuseumSWFL.org. at Society. Event ticket required. degree in Biblical Interpretations from This program is sponsored by 5:00 P.M. For details on how you can support *Sponsored by Norman Love Confections the Vanderbilt Divinity School in Nash- Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier ville, Tennessee. In October 2017, the County, Diocese of Venice in Florida, the Museum’s Education programs or Tuesday, February 4 sponsor exhibits and events, contact me The Light of Hope school bestowed upon Rabbi Fuchs its Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and 7:15 P.M. Distinguished Alumnus Award, the first Harvey D. Cohen Education Center, at [email protected] *Sponsored by Sylvia & Paul Simko or 239.263.9200. I am excited for you person of Jewish faith to ever receive GenShoah SWFL, and the Jewish Com- Thursday, February 6 to see our new Museum! Picture of His Life it. He is also the recipient of the Four munity Relations Council of the Jewish 7:15 P.M. Chaplains Award. Rabbi Fuchs is the Federation of Greater Naples. *Sponsored by Sara & Brian Krivisky From Slavery To Freedom Tuesday, February 11 7:15 P.M. Shorts Day Matinee Wednesday, February 12 2:00 P.M. An Average Story ~ Across the Line ~ Beneath the Ink ~ Dear God Love in Suspenders Thursday, February 13 7:15 P.M. *Sponsored by Cypress Cove at HealthPark FL. Tuesday, February 18 7:15 P.M. *Sponsored by DLS Construction, Inc. The Spy Behind Home Plate Thursday, February 20 7:15 P.M. Sunday, February 23 My Polish Honeymoon -JFF at Bat Specializing in 2:00 P.M. outpatient hip and Yam Temple of the Islands knee replacement (not included in Festival Pass) on Fire Tuesday, February 25

*Sponsored by Gulf Coast Orthodontics, Dr. Michele Laboda 7:15 P.M. Wednesday, February 26 The Other Story Matinee 2:00 P.M.

The Bird Catcher Thursday, February 27 7:15 P.M. *Sponsored by Kushner & Kushner Attorneys Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles Sunday, March 1 3:00 P.M. Followed by: Reception & music at Society Event ticket required. 5:00 P.M. *Sponsored by Andi & Bill Horowitz

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Purchase your festival pass today at: www.jewishfederationlcc.org/JFF2020 Or mail this form with a check or credit card to: Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties 9701 Commerce Center Ct * Fort Myers, FL 33908 Questions? Call 239.481.4449 x4 or email [email protected] L'CHAYIM NOVEMBER 2019 8 Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties OUR COMMUNITY New JLI course: “Worrier to Warrior” ontentment. Happiness. Sat- Life has much beauty and bril- time. The lessons draw on ancient To- Lesson Three: Redeeming Guilt isfaction. Confidence. Good liance to offer, but we can neither sense rah and Kabbalistic concepts to deliver Lesson Four: Peering Through Pain Cmoods. Enter any bookstore nor sample them if we are mired in refreshingly new and doable solutions. Lesson Five: Finding Fulfillment and encounter a colossal army of self- negativity. “The result is a groundbreaking Lesson Six: Rewarding Relationships help guides that promise to point the Often, our internal oceans of ad- paradigm shift that opens the door to The course will take place at way to these highly prized emotional verse emotions leave us bereft of vigor a new view of oneself and one’s pur- Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Flor- goals. and verve. Can we turn our inner tides? pose, cures negative emotions in their ida, 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers. It Why do so many humans find the The Rohr Jewish Learning Insti- myriad forms, and gently guides partic- begins Thursday, November 7 at 12:30 pursuit of optimism such an endless tute’s team of scholars researched this ipants through the process of convert- p.m. for the day course and 7:30 p.m. battle? topic exhaustively, and they are proud ing undesirable emotions to healthy, for the evening course. We yearn to experience the ben- to present “Worrier to Warrior: Jew- empowering and optimistic thoughts For more information and to regis- efits of positive emotions. We long to ish Secrets to Feeling Good However and feelings.” ter, contact Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz feel enthusiastic, happy, optimistic, se- You Feel,” a realistically optimistic Lesson One: Achieving Authenticity at 239.433.7708 or rabbi@chabadswf. rene, self-assured and hopeful. six-week course on personal transfor- Lesson Two: Reframing Faults org, or visit www.MYJLI.com. But so many of us are bogged mation. down by negative emotions such as an- “Worrier to Warrior” recognizes ger, shame, fear, guilt, worry and dis- that the issue of negative emotions has M A K E A TRIBUTE GIFT appointment. plagued humanity since the dawn of MAKE A TRIBUTE GIFT A tribute is a thoughtful gift honoring a

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BAR MITZVAH A new Hadassah program oming this season is a new p.m., noted art historian Joan Jacobs will David Kramer, the little boy who carried his stuffed to Temple Beth El (TBE), will be program series, “Hadassah present a program on the great artist, called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Satur- CPresents: Programs and Events Marc Chagall, known for his unique, day, November 9. An active student at TBE, he to Educate, Entertain and Expand Our symbolic artwork as well as his ec- began learning with Rabbi Barras in Tot Shabbat Knowledge.” centric, difficult personality. Of special and entered Religious School in kindergarten. On Thursday, January 16, Elizabeth interest to Hadassah are the magnificent An eighth grader, David is a high honors L. Fox presents a unique book of cor- “Chagall Windows” at Hadassah Hos- student at Lexington Middle School (LXMS). respondence between her parents Lenny pital in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem. Joan He has received certificates of excellence for his and Diana Miller in We Are Going to Jacobs is an accomplished, sought after academic achievement, especially in Math and be Lucky: A World War II Love Story in lecturer who reveals a deep understand- Physical Education, and congratulatory letters Letters. Their daily letters reflect how ing of artists and their masterworks. for his FSA performances. David earned State the newly married couple tried to deal Her museum-quality slides allow her Recognition from Duke University’s Talent with the uncertainties and difficulties to explore the techniques employed by Identification Program and is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. of a three-year separation. This story of artists through the ages. The presenta- David greatly enjoys . Having played recreational baseball, soc- enduring hope and love is revealed in tion takes place at Vi at Bentley Village, cer, basketball and Tae Kwon Do, David’s current athletic endeavors include the huge collection of letters Elizabeth East Clubhouse, 850 Retreat Drive, playing with LXMS’s basketball and tennis teams, and competitive darts. carefully edited and annotated. You’re Naples. David has won several first and second place dart trophies. While repre- invited to hear Elizabeth Fox’s memo- Each program costs $18 for early senting Florida this year, he won the American Darts Organization’s Youth rable presentation at 7:00 p.m. at the registration and $25 at the door. For Sportsmanship Award. When David isn’t playing sports, you can find him Naples Conference Center, 1444 Pine more information, call Debbie Kaprove playing video games. Ridge Road, Naples. at 860.558.3331 or Dale Hackerman at David and his parents, Peter and Melissa Kramer, thank Rabbi Luna, On Monday, February 17 at 1:00 603.818.3765. Morah Dale Cohen and all of TBE’s Religious School teachers for helping him reach his full potential. Read the current and recent issues Each month, L’CHAYIM will list your Life Cycle events – births, B’nai Mitzvah, engagements, etc. of L’CHAYIM online at Submit your events to [email protected]. www.JewishFederationLCC.org.

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RSVP by November 5 Debbie Sanford 239.481.4449 x4 [email protected] L'CHAYIM NOVEMBER 2019 JEWISH INTEREST Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties 11 A new Hadassah programKnafeh, kunafeh, kunafa, konafi, etc. p.m., noted art historian Joan Jacobs will present a program on the great artist,– recipe by Chef Dalia Hemed Marc Chagall, known for his unique, owever you pronounce it, re- ex-pat to take on. And yet, as the sweet the milk solids that float to the top, symbolic artwork as well as his ec- member the name. If you are has become part of a modern Israeli cui- leaving pure butterfat behind. This strik- centric, difficult personality. Of special into trying new styles of food sine that embraces ethnic dishes, knafeh ing golden liquid is much richer than interest to Hadassah are the magnificentH then the Israeli dessert dish of knafeh is is more accessible and open to interpre- ordinary melted butter, intensifying the “Chagall Windows” at Hadassah Hos-set to become the next big thing. tation from home cooks, restaurant chefs buttery flavor of the knafeh. pital in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem. Joan Israeli food is all the rage, and the and hipsters alike. Heavy syrup spiked with spices, Jacobs is an accomplished, sought after inspiration behind more than a few Varying from country to country, citrus and sometimes perfume-like lecturer who reveals a deep understand-food trends in recent years. The latest is village to village, and even household floral extracts is poured generously by ing of artists and their masterworks.knafeh (spelled many different ways), a to household, knafeh recipes depend bakeries over pastries such as knafeh Her museum-quality slides allow herdivine dessert of melted cheese wrapped on a few key flavors and raw materials: and baklava just out of the oven. It soaks to explore the techniques employed by up in shredded filo pastry, drenched in Kadaif flour noodles (or “hairs,” through the pastry to soften it and seal artists through the ages. The presenta-syrup and served warm. It’s like a com- as they are referred to in Hebrew) are in the freshness. tion takes place at Vi at Bentley Village,bination of baklava and cheesecake, and best made by master artisans. The high- Pistachios are a sign of prosperity East Clubhouse, 850 Retreat Drive,the result is a moreish, sensational – not quality kind are produced in specialty and provide a stark color contrast to Naples. to mention calorie-laden – delight. the bright orange kadaif on top of the Each program costs $18 for early Growing up in Israel, I was lucky to knafeh. When peeled, soaked, removed registration and $25 at the door. For have the opportunity to eat quite a few of their brownish skins and chopped Personal Chef Dalia Hemed more information, call Debbie Kaprovegood knafeh. It is hard to decide what finely, these chartreuse-hued nuts really at 860.558.3331 or Dale Hackerman at can be reached at makes this dreamy, creamy and crunchy gussy up the dish. [email protected]. 603.818.3765. dessert such a winner. Is it the complex Ingredients for the Knafeh: texture of the Kadaif Phyllo dough? Or • 8 oz. kadaif pastry XX Add remaining kadaif pastry on top is it the creaminess and tanginess of the • Butter spray or 2½ oz. butter and press down to cover all evenly. combo flavors of the melted cheese in • 1 cup farmer cheese XX Cook on medium heat until bottom the middle? Maybe it is the fact that all • 2 cups mozzarella cheese becomes golden brown. of this goodness is soaked in a one-of- Ingredients for the Syrup: XX Place a plate on top and flip one a-kind syrup of sugar, lemon juice and • ¾ cup sugar time. rose water, and topped with crushed • 1½ tbsp lemon juice (freshly XX Slide the knafeh back to the pan to pistachios? factories from batter poured through a squeezed) cook the other side. Cook until the Knafeh, which can be bought in sieve or draped with a special tool onto a • ¾ cup water other side is golden brown as well. most restaurants and bakeries in Israel, moving heated circle that quickly cooks • 1 drop rose extract XX Place serving plate on top and flip usually consists of one or two layers of the angel hair-thin strands as they . Ingredients for the Topping: knafeh onto the serving dish. thin and crunchy kadaif noodles, soft Goat or sheep cheese is essential. • Pistachios XX Brush evenly and generously with white cheese, sugar syrup and ground The most classic choice for making • Knafeh warm syrup. Sprinkle with crushed pistachio nuts. Many varieties can be the type of knafeh enjoyed in Israel is Directions for the Knafeh: pistachios. Add a little more syrup found in the Middle East, but knafeh Nabulsi, a soft-brined cheese that is firm XX Combine farmer cheese and moz- on top. is also part of Israel’s culinary DNA. yet has the ability to melt. zarella cheese. Mix into a unified XX Serve immediately while knafeh is Inspired by the Arab people who have Because Nabulsi is hard to find cheese mixture. still warm. made it for years, Israeli chefs are taking outside of the region, many recipes call XX Separate the kadaif pastry threads Directions for the Syrup: the concept and doing their own thing for mozzarella in combination with a and spray or brush with butter XX Combine sugar, lemon juice and with it. softer cheese to try to fake the unique evenly. water and bring to gentle boil. The traditional dessert is usually way Nabulsi cheese reacts to heat. Al- XX Heat a nonstick wide pan and cook XX Dissolve sugar and cook until small cooked in deep sheet pans and served ternatively, other goat or sheep cheese of on medium heat. bubbles surface. warm. It takes a certain skill to master similar texture can be used in the dish, XX Arrange half of kadaif pastry in pan XX Check for a slightly sticky texture knafeh’s artisanal elements, and its fans or even farmer cheese. flat and evenly. and turn off the heat. are fanatical and often unforgiving. Samneh (ghee) is clarified butter, XX Spread an even layer of cheese XX Add one drop of rose extract and So knafeh is an odd choice for an heated in a saucepan and skimmed of mixture on top. mix it in.

L'CHAYIM NOVEMBER 2019 12 Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties JEWISH INTEREST Stars of David Aging Jewishly – What our traditions teach us about growing old By Nate Bloom, Contributing Editor’s note: Persons in BOLD CAPS are deemed by Nate Bloom to • Home care service for all ages at all times be Jewish for the purpose of the column. Persons identified as Jewish • Nationally screened & fully insured caregivers • 100% satisfaction assurance & regular follow up have at least one Jewish parent and were not raised in a faith other than • Careful coordination between family & caregivers Judaism – and don’t identify with a faith other than Judaism as an adult. Converts to Judaism, of course, are also identified as Jewish. At the Movies in November streaming on Friday, December 6. Like • Companionship • Light housekeeping • Personal care • Medication reminders • Shopping • Errands The Irishman, a Martin Scorsese film, The Irishman, it has received 100% • Live-in & hourly care • Meal prep • Appointments opens in limited release on Friday, No- good advance reviews from leading vember 1. This expensive film found critics. Capsule plot: A director financing via Netflix or it wouldn’t have (Adam Driver) and an actress (Scarlett been made. Netflix financing means that Johansson, again) struggle through a if you don’t want to see it in theaters, and grueling, coast-to-coast divorce that you are a Netflix subscriber, you only pushes them to their personal and cre- have to wait until Wednesday, Novem- ative extremes. , Call us ber 27 to see it on Netflix’s streaming 75, has a supporting role. The film today! service. However, if you are a Scorsese was directed and written by NOAH synergyhomecare.com fan, or a film lover in general, do go BAUMBACH, 50. and see it while it is in theaters. This Frozen 2, a sequel to the animated film has received 100% advance rave musical mega-hit Frozen (2013), opens reviews from top critics. You have a rare on Friday, November 22. Really, who opportunity, now, to see it on a really cares about the plot? The whole original big screen and have a total cinematic cast returns and they sing a lot. IDINA experience. MENZEL, 48, returns as star character The Irishman tells the story of real- Elsa, and JOSH GAD, 38, a Florida na- life Mafia hitman, Frank “The Irishman” tive, returns as Olaf, a major character. Sheerhan. The screenplay is based on Jews on the Gridiron a biography published in 2004, a year The following players were on a Na- after Sheerhan’s death. In the bio, Sheer- tional Football League (NFL) team han said he was involved in JFK’s mur- roster as of September 20. All have at der and the murder of Jimmy Hoffa. The least one Jewish parent and were raised film concentrates on the murder of Hoffa Jewish or secular. This item was writ- Here to help YOU anywhere in (played by Al Pacino). Robert De Niro, ten with the assistance of Jewish Sports a frequent Scorsese actor, plays Sheer- Review . Southwest Florida! han. HARVEY KEITEL, 80, who JORDAN DANGERFIELD, 28, appeared in the first film that Scorsese safety, Pittsburgh Steelers. After a made (1967) and many others since, has season-ending injury in 2017, he was a big role as Mafia boss Angelo Bruno. healthy all last year. Dangerfield is of Susan Glasser, Realtor® The supporting cast includes JAKE Ethiopian Jewish background. My guess Fort Myers Resident for Nearly 30 Years HOFFMAN, 38 (DUSTIN’s son), as is that he is the only Ethiopian Jew in ALLAN DORFMAN (1923-1983), a American professional sports; NATE [email protected] close associate of Hoffa who turned the EBNER, 30, New England Patriots. 239-281-3105 Teamster pension fund into a bank for Ebner is an invaluable special teams John R. Wood Properties 15065 McGregor Blvd. Ft. Myers, FL 33908 the mob. Like Hoffa, he was “rubbed player. He was injured in 2017, but out” by the mob. returned strong in 2018; ANTHONY Jo Jo Rabbit officially opened on FIRKSER, 24, tight end, Tennessee Friday, October 18, but opens most Titans. He played basketball at the 2013 places on Friday, November 1. This is Maccabiah Games. He graduated from a controversial film and you should read Harvard in 2017 with a mathematics ELIMINATE YOUR PAIN long reviews before seeing it. JoJo, a degree. In 2018, he joined the Titans lonely boy in Nazi Germany, has Hitler and in mid-season was promoted from as his imaginary friend. Jo Jo has grown the practice squad to the “regular” team; RESTORE YOUR MOBILITY up on Nazi and his imagi- ALEXANDER “Ali” MARPET, 26, nary friend is a wonderful guy. Then outside guard, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. REGAIN YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE his world turns upside down when he In 2018, Marpet started all 16 games and discovers his mother (SCARLETT JO- was rewarded with a five-year, $55M HANSSON, 34) is hiding a Jewish girl. contract extension; JOSH ROSEN, 22, All physical therapy is not the same… JoJo has to reconcile his “friend” Hitler quarterback, Dolphins. Rosen with the reality in his own home. The di- had a rough rookie year (2018) with Thank you for letting us show you rector and is Taika Waititi, a New a lousy Arizona team and was traded what sets us apart from the rest! Zealander who has made good movies in during the off-season; and JULIAN many genres. 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In recent “Who’s going to hire an old lady like In our Jewish tradition we call it movement’s innovative “Ritualwell” months, Dina noted that her best me,” apparently there are dozens of “zaken,” the wisdom that comes with program, puts it best when she says, Sfriend rarely smiled and seemed companies that are looking for the skills, age. Thanks to medical advances and a “The guidance of elders is seen as criti- streaming on Friday, December 6. Likeout of sorts, sad and drained of enthusi- temperament and, most of all, the work general societal emphasis on wellness, cal to the survival of the people of Israel: The Irishman, it has received 100% asm. Finally, Dina broached the subject. ethic that seniors bring to the workplace. seniors have longer life spans and in For one who takes advice from elders good advance reviews from leading “Sheila, what’s wrong? In all our years In her article “How Companies are general are healthier than the elderly of never stumbles.” (Exodus Rabbah 3:8). critics. Capsule plot: A stage directorI’ve never seen you like this.” Making Room for Baby Boomers to generations past – a societal advance- Seniors have wisdom, experience (Adam Driver) and an actress (Scarlett That’s when Sheila opened up. “I Stay in the Workforce,” Roberts offers ment that allows seniors to share and practical skills that are essential Johansson, again) struggle through aused to do so much,” she said. “I loved specific examples of jobs for seniors and their “zaken” with colleagues and co- in today’s world of work. U.S. com- grueling, coast-to-coast divorce that my job and re- cites the CVS pharmacy company as one workers. panies are becoming more and more pushes them to their personal and cre- ally never wanted of the best. They’re called the “CVS Couple that with the fact that many aware of what seniors have to offer as ative extremes. WALLACE SHAWN, to retire. But I’m Snowbirds,” and represent a unique jobs require less physical exertion, many they create opportunities that celebrate 75, has a supporting role. The film coming up to 74 program that has been a frontrunner seniors who return to the workforce, ei- “zaken,” the wisdom that comes with was directed and written by NOAH on my next birth- in senior employment. The company ther full-time or part-time, find that it is age. BAUMBACH, 50. day. I want to be provides flexible scheduling options easier to work well past retirement age. For ten years Rabbi Barbara Aiello Frozen 2, a sequel to the animated useful again but “that encourage seniors to fill a variety What that means, Kunkle Roberts says, served as resident rabbi at Aviva – A musical mega-hit Frozen (2013), opens who’s going to of available jobs from cashiers to photo is that “for the first time in modern his- Campus for Senior Life. She is rabbi of on Friday, November 22. Really, who hire an old lady techs. The company feels that would-be tory, there are five generations of Ameri- the Reconstructionist Ner cares about the plot? The whole original like me?” retirees add value as they can directly cans working together, collaborating Tamid del Sud in south Italy and recently cast returns and they sing a lot. IDINA Rabbi Barbara Aiello Sheila’s di- relate and interact with the company’s and coexisting in our workplaces.” served as visiting rabbi in Greece’s old- MENZEL, 48, returns as star characterlemma is a common one but also one target market.” Rabbi Dayle A. Friedman, who est synagogue. Contact her at Rabbi@ Elsa, and JOSH GAD, 38, a Florida na-that has not gone unnoticed – at least not Other national companies have writes on the “Positive Aspects of Ag- RabbiBarbara.com. tive, returns as Olaf, a major character. by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that worked actively to retain and attract ing” for the Reconstructionist Jewish Jews on the Gridiron began to examine an interesting trend. seniors to their employee pool. The The following players were on a Na-In 2017, according to the Bureau’s job Marriott Corporation created the “Flex tional Football League (NFL) teamreport, 19 percent of seniors ages 70 to Options” program specifically designed Stay in touch throughout the month. roster as of September 20. All have at74 were still working at least part-time. to help older Marriott team members least one Jewish parent and were raised The agency also notes that seniors are transition from physically demanding Sign up for the Federation’s e-blasts. Jewish or secular. This item was writ-working nearly 10 years beyond the jobs into other roles by offering on-the- ten with the assistance of Jewish Sports traditional retirement age of 65. job training that allows them to acquire Get the latest information Review magazine. Danielle Kunkle Roberts is a mem- new skills.” on upcoming community JORDAN DANGERFIELD, 28, ber of the prestigious Forbes Financial Seniors who worked as contractors safety, Pittsburgh Steelers. After aCouncil and contributes regularly to the or who have expertise in the trades are events and cultural season-ending injury in 2017, he wasonline publication, Boomer Benefits. valuable resources to Home Depot, activities, , healthy all last year. Dangerfield is ofRoberts writes (November 23, 2018) whose program, “Senior Experts,” Ethiopian Jewish background. My guessthat “back when Social Security and employs a workforce that taps into the updates from Israel and is that he is the only Ethiopian Jew in Medicare were created, 65 was the nor- decades of experience that “boots on lots more. American professional sports; NATEmal age at which people retired.” Now, the ground” seniors bring to the job. EBNER, 30, New England Patriots.more than a half century later, things are As consultants, these seniors are con- Ebner is an invaluable special teams very different. Roberts reports that “jobs tributing their building talents and Send an email to player. He was injured in 2017, butfor senior citizens are on the rise across time-tested ideas without engaging in returned strong in 2018; ANTHONYAmerica, and it’s a really good thing.” the hard labor that once characterized [email protected] FIRKSER, 24, tight end, Tennessee In response to Sheila, who asks, their workday. Titans. He played basketball at the 2013 Maccabiah Games. He graduated from Harvard in 2017 with a mathematics degree. In 2018, he joined the Titans and in mid-season was promoted from the practice squad to the “regular” team; ALEXANDER “Ali” MARPET, 26, outside guard, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 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The Colonnade of Estero is a Volunteers of America community. Founded in 1896, Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to uplifting all people. Learn more at volunteersofamerica.org. PCOA #: 31808 PCOA L'CHAYIM NOVEMBER 2019 14 Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties JEWISH INTEREST What oak does to wine Velvel Pasternak, legendary musicologist, passes By The Wine Whisperer By Arlene Stolnitz here are three plants essential to container should they use for fermenta- cially bold, spicy vanilla flavors that the oaky side, the mouthfeel is creamy arlier this summer, the world lost the process of winemaking, and tion and aging? How long do they let work well in full-bodied wines. but tempered by the acidity. A new an icon of Eastern European Jew- two of them are oak. The first, the process continue? Drives you nuts. But some winemakers are unwill- favorite for us. WW 93 Eish music. Velvel Pasternak was T an ethnomusicologist and musician who of course, is the grapevine itself. The The most popular containers are ing or unable to spend a grand and a Fetzer Eagle Peak Merlot Califor- second is the bark of a certain oak tree stainless steel and oak. Winemakers half on a wine barrel, especially if they nia 2016 ($10) – Predominantly Mer-collected Jewish music from the world that we make use stainless when they want to feature need dozens or hundreds of them. So lot, with touches of Syrah, Petite Ver-over with selections from Yemen, India, corks out of. And the pure flavors of the grape, and oak they get the benefits of oak a less ex- dot, Carignane and a few other reds, the Balkans, the the third is a spe- when they want to add certain dimen- pensive way: buying used barrels, or it’s a pretty garnet color in the glass United States and cial type of oak sions of aroma and complexity. That dropping loose staves, chips or shav- and rewards you with a nose of black more. that’s used for means more decisions. ings into the vat. There’s also a prod- cherry and herbs. The palate is mostly Known main- (you guessed it) Do they use new or old oak? New uct called “oak extract,” but its use is black cherry with very soft tannins that ly for his interest wine barrels. oak imparts stronger and more pro- illegal almost everywhere. make for an easy-drinking, enjoyable in Hasidic mu- Winemakers nounced flavors. Barrels that have been The question, then, is this. What treat. An excellent value. WW 87-88 sic, he is credited are faced with used once or twice impart more subtle exactly does oak do for wine? Oak ag- Gerard Bertrand Les Aspres Red for having writ-  Jerry dozens of deci- sensations – kind of like getting a sec- ing helps protect wine from extreme Blend Roussillon NV ($15) – A tra- ten, transcribed Greenfield sions between the ond or third cup of tea out of a teabag. variations in temperature and helps to ditional blend of Syrah, Mourvedre and recorded vineyard and the cellar. What type of What about the choice between stabilize the many components (such and Grenache with seductive notes hundreds of nig- grapes should they plant in their par- French and American oak? French is as tannin), but the real benefit is the of exotic spice, tobacco and concen-gunim (traditional wordless melo- ticular climate and soil? When should tighter-grained, more reserved. Ameri- dimension and complexity it adds. trated black fruit. The palate is mostlydies). At one time he even had a stint they harvest them? What style of wine can, having a looser grain, will contrib- In red wines, you may detect vanilla, black cherry and warm earth – a verywith Hollywood moguls who con- do they want to make? What kind of ute more obvious characteristics, espe- caramel, toffee, clove, cinnamon and Old World style of wine. Tannins aresulted him about Hasidic dress for a other spices. There are also the “dark” relatively round and soft, leading to amovie. According to his daughter flavors like cola, coffee, chocolate and medium finish. This producer is knownShira, he was the one who dressed Gene mocha. In whites, the vanilla notes are for big wines and excellent value pric-Wilder as a Hasidic rabbi in the movie important components of a particular ing. WW 89 The Frisco Kid. style, along with the caramel, toffee Ask the Wine Whisperer Pasternak was born in 1933 in and the woody notes of the oak itself. I had a bottle of wine that was new toToronto to an Orthodox family. His Either way – oak or no oak – you’re me in a restaurant recently, but I can’t parents had emigrated separately from sure to enjoy our latest discoveries. seem to find it. What’s the best way tosmall Polish towns. They, of course, Cuttings Cabernet Sauvignon get more? – Ron H., Plantation wanted him to be a rabbi, but his in- California 2015 ($35) – The glass is Always start with your local wineterests led him toward his passion for loaded with blackberry and smoke aro- merchant, who can special order mostmusic. He was a musical prodigy and mas that transform on the palate to a wines for you. If that doesn’t work, trytaught himself to play piano on an medley of blueberry pie, pepper and wine-searcher.com and have it shippedinstrument his mother bought for him. vanilla. Dense and mouth-filling, try from a store out of the area. Later, he studied at Julliard and received this wine with a chocolate dessert. 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Holocaust, and Genocide Studies at ago this month, in November 1934, that “social democratic” elements and filled Daluege then authorized a new role Florida Gulf Coast University. He can the immense authority of Kurt Daluege, it with SS men. for the Orpo: they would guard deporta- be reached at [email protected]. head of Nazi Germany’s uniformed Ord- Daluege played a key role in the tion trains taking people to their death. nungspolizei (Orpo), was confirmed. It notorious Night of the Long Knives dur- Between fall 1941 and spring 1945, Speaker at FGCU covered all German ing which Ernst Röhm and many leaders hundreds of trains under the control of On Sunday, September 22, Dr. Jennifer uniformed police and of the SA were purged between June Daluege’s Orpo took German, Czech Rich, Director of the Rowan Center emergency services. 30 and July 2, 1934. In August 1934, and Austrian Jews to camps and ghet- for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Daluege command- SS head Heinrich Himmler promoted tos in the East, together with many Rowan University, New Jersey, made a ed municipal police Daluege to SS-Obergruppenführer additional transports from Hungary, powerful presentation at Florida Gulf forces, the rural gen- (Lieutenant-General). the Netherlands, Slovakia, France, Coast University. darmerie, traffic po- In 1936, the entire German police Belgium, Greece, Italy, Bulgaria and Dr. Paul Bartrop, Director of lice, the coast guard, force was reorganized, with adminis- Croatia. FGCU’s Center for Judaic, Holocaust,  Dr. Paul the railway police, trative functions now placed under the After Reinhard Heydrich was and Genocide Studies, said later that Bartrop the postal protection control of the SS. There were two main assassinated in Prague in May 1942, Da- Dr. Rich’s talk, entitled “The Future service, fire brigades, the air-raid ser- branches: under Reinhard Heydrich luege was sent there to become Deputy of Holocaust Memory,” showcased the vices, the emergency technical service, were the political police (Gestapo) and Protector of Bohemia and Moravia. In path-breaking nature of Dr. Rich’s work. the broadcasting police, the factory the criminal police (Kripo); and under June 1942, he ordered the villages of “Dr. Rich demonstrated that her protection police, building regulations Daluege was the Orpo, covering the Lidice and Ležáky razed to the ground work is cutting-edge with regard to how enforcement and the commercial police. municipal police, the rural police and in reprisal for Heydrich’s assassina- the Second, Third and Fourth Genera- Who was the man who wielded such the community police. tion. The destruction of Lidice saw the tions of the Holocaust are, and are likely immense power? By 1938, Daleuge had over 62,000 murder of all 173 male inhabitants, with to be, viewing the experience of their Kurt Daluege was born on Septem- police officers under his command. the village’s 198 women and children survivor forebears,” Dr. Bartrop said. ber 15, 1897. He completed high school This had risen to 244,500 in mid-1940. deported to Ravensbrück. He added that “this work is a spectacular in 1916, joined the German army, and Many Orpo units were later transferred Daluege then attended a confer- entrée to a topic that is sure to be with in October 1917 commenced officer into the regular army as an essen- ence on July 7, 1942, organized by us for some time to come.” training. He was severely wounded in tial force for holding down occupied Himmler. They discussed an exten- The audience, comprised of local combat, hospitalized and decorated for Europe. Daluege also established a unit sion of Aktion Reinhard, the Nazi community members, FGCU faculty bravery. of police officers responsible for the secret plan for the mass murder of and students, was stimulated by Dr. From 1918 to 1921, Daluege was a suppression of internal revolts. Polish Jews. It was to be the ultimate Rich’s research findings, and the excel- member of a German irregular militia Daluege was an integral element in phase of the previously decided Final lent discussion that followed was just as unit. After working briefly as a fac- the Nazi plans to “cleanse” the Soviet Solution. lengthy as the presentation itself. tory hand, he studied civil engineering Union of Bolsheviks and Jews, and Daluege acted as Deputy Protector Friday, November 15 will see the at the Technical University of Berlin Daluege’s police battalions were told of Bohemia and Moravia until May release of Dr. Rich’s new book on between 1921 and 1924, graduating as to pursue their tasks ruthlessly. During 1943, when he suffered a massive heart the subject. Keepers of Memory: The an engineer. the summer of 1941, mass shootings attack. He resigned in August 1943 and Holocaust and Transgenerational In 1923 he joined the Nazi Party took place all over the occupied ter- took no further part in the war. Identity will delve into the complicated and in March 1926 became leader ritories, and on July 9, 1941, Daluege In May 1945, Daluege was ar- relationship between history, truth and of Berlin’s Stormtroopers. Then, in congratulated his troops for participat- rested by British troops in Lübeck. memory, and is based not only on first- July 1930, he joined the SS. The next ing in the defeat of Bolshevism. In one He was interned in Luxembourg, and rate scholarship, but also tells its tale month, when Berlin Stormtroopers action, at Białystok on July 12, male then tried at Nuremberg as a major war through personal stories and in-depth attacked the Berlin Nazi headquarters Jews between the ages of 17 and 45 criminal. In September 1946, after be- interviews. in what became known as the Stennes were brought by Daluege’s police to a ing extradited to Czechoslovakia, he Revolt, Daluege’s unit overpowered sports stadium. A day later they were was tried for crimes against humanity. What do you think? the attack. In an open letter thanking taken to dig anti-tank ditches and by Throughout his trial he was unrepen- Daluege for his service, Adolf Hitler the end of the day about 3,000 Jews had tant, claiming that he was beloved Need to reach the editor of declared “SS man, your honor is loy- been killed. by “three million policemen,” only alty,” which then became the motto Shortly afterwards, on September following Hitler’s orders, and had a L’CHAYIM? Send an email to adopted by the SS. 1, 1941, Daluege attended another clear conscience. He was convicted on [email protected]. In November 1932, Daluege was mass execution of Jews near Minsk, in all charges and sentenced to death on

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These children twins, Pavel and Jacob, who by Tara Lynn Masih. the members of this family and another are growing up fast and tak- are always showing up with Mandel Vilar Press. family with which they make joint plans ing on adult tasks and risks. the news or goods that the 208 pages. Trade paperback for survival. They need to act quickly Fearing that the Ger- Slivkas need. Both early and with flap $16.95. before they are marched into ghettos mans will eventually find late in the story, their dearest or simply murdered “in plain sight” to them in the forest, Abram neighbor, Alla Petrovich, is of n her brilliant, poetic novel that underscore SS power. decides to take advantage great support and encourage- reads like Holocaust testimony, There is a feature of their lives that of news about habitable ment to the family. She carries ITara Lynn Masih presents a family’s is especially moving. Facing disaster, caves, the gypsum caves the “righteous Christian” role in horrifying journey to escape ultimate these Jewish families manage to observe of Kwasova, “where the story, and her colored eggs victimhood. In her early teens as the their religion’s precepts and holy days. darkness is even darker seem to make miracles possible. narrative begins, They hide the synagogue’s Torah and than light.” Making a safe haven out of On the other hand, few of the towns- Hanna Slivka, as other important items. Such dedication the caves is even more difficult and dan- people show any desire for the possible if keeping a diary, becomes a of strength. gerous than living in the forest cabin, return of their former neighbors. takes her future How does a family hide in a forest? but it serves the group’s purposes as a Tara Lynn Masih blends diligent readers through After walking a great distance from place to survive the Holocaust, which research, blazing imagination and so- the steps of her Kwasova, they come across a run-down in this case means until the Russians phisticated literary technique in this family’s struggle isolated forestry station that return to Kwasova and transformational narrative. Marketed with Nazi oppres- will become their home. It drive the Germans out. as a Young Adult novel, it can engage sion. is built from logs, and the However, the eventual and educate readers all across the age In important gaps are filled with moss. allied victory does not spectrum.  Phil ways a coming- They had carried with them promote, politically or This novel can be richly explored Jason of-age story, this as much as they could. Her psychologically, a vi- with the help of an easily available novel begins by describing the situation father and Uncle Levi make a sion of return to the Reader’s and Teacher’s Guide. Go to for Jews in the small town (shtetele) roundtrip to and from the town once familiar home ter- http://taramasih.com/my-real-name-is- Kwasova as Nazi forces cross the for much-needed tools and ritory. The Slivka fam- hanna-readers-guide.pdf border into Soviet-occupied Ukraine. other supplies. Now they can ily and some of those Philip K. Jason is Professor Emeri- Kwasova is a community that has been modify the cabin to fit their Tara Lynn Masih who hid with them in tus of English from the United States Austrian and Polish; its residents can’t needs. They discover a small stream the forest and the caves decide to build Naval Academy. He reviews regularly be sure what it will become next. This is with clear water that will serve their new identities and lives in the U.S. for Florida Weekly, Washington Inde- especially true of its Jewish community, need for hygiene and food preparation. From beginning to end, the story pendent Review of Books, Southern which before Hitler’s tyranny could They must arrange their days to told is one of a cooperative effort. The Literary Review, other publications and at least get along with its non-Jewish avoid detection of their lantern light and family is aided in many ways by some the Jewish Book Council. Please visit neighbors. smoke from the fire, and they must find members of their Kwasova community. Phil’s website at www.philjason.word The attempt to relocate and/or an- the wood to feed the fire. Among these people are the Cohan press.com. nihilate the Jew begins with orders to In constant fear, the family mem-

brand them. Hannah’s father Abram bers support one another and search for tells the family, “The SS issued orders sustenance. They obtain nutrition from Mindi Smedley, EA, MSAT, CAM, Notary to the Ukrainian police and the Jewish the wild vegetation. Sometimes they can Council. Jews are now being ordered scrounge a chicken, yet most of the time to register and to make their own arm- they are starving. 12220 Towne Lakes Dr. #85 bands, a blue Mogen Dovid, our Jewish Abram risks occasional trips to the Fort Myers, FL 33913 star, sewn onto a white background.” shtetele for flour and kerosene. The 239-236-4559 Fax: 239-4033 As the status of even substantial snow drifts are a big obstacle, and he Jewish families falls, Abram realizes must avoid leaving tracks in the snow. [email protected] What do you think? that maintaining housing and obtaining Networking with others, he establishes Need to reach the editor of food will soon become impossible. It a coded way of leaving messages on is also clear that hiding in barns, which a tree. It’s a silent, secret language. It L’CHAYIM? Send an email to worked for a while, won’t work any- helps with a much-needed commod- more as their fellow townspeople will ity – news about what’s going on in the [email protected]. betray them. world around and beyond them. News Services: Specializing In: Money and cherished valuables are of Hitler’s war. disappearing. Now the Jewish families The people in this nomadic entou- Tax Preparation Individual Taxes of the town must somehow disappear rage of relatives represent a spectrum of Full Charge Bookkeeping Real Estate Agent Industry as well. The victims, in public opinion age groups, but it is Hanna who holds Small Businesses Notary Services and via effective propaganda, have been our attention as she helps take care of Condominium & Homeowner Associations transformed into the cause of the war her younger siblings and as she muses Not-For-Profits that is threatening all of Europe. about building her relationship with Through her teenage narrator, Ms. Leon Stadnick, who is two years her Masih shows the material and psycho- senior. They pray to make it to their next L'CHAYIM NOVEMBER 2019 18 Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties JEWISH INTEREST

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They pin- Wcome a kind of cliché since and responsibility – Arieli tested the Assist, the Emergency Bandage, Rebif, point factors that give the two countries the book of the same name reached the waters for a book by sharing her ideas cannabis research, reducing plane-bird complementary competitive advantages, New York Times and Wall Street Journal in her personal and in a series of collisions and reviving an ancient date such as Israel’s technology and innova- bestseller lists a decade ago. columns for ISRAEL21c. palm. tion and China’s financial and manu- However, the story of tiny Israel’s The tech executive and Israeli Israel In the World: Changing Lives facturing capability, plus lesser-known unlikely climb to the top of the global mom then did additional research and Through Innovation by Helen and historical, cultural and spiritual links. innovation ladder is no less fascinat- produced this book, released August 20 Douglas Davis Spies, Inc.: Business Innovation from ing and relevant today, as investment by Harper Business. “I want Chutzpah This overview of Israeli innovation Israel’s Masters of Espionage by in Israeli high-tech continues to break to be on the bestsellers list so the entire changing the face of fields from agri- Stacy Perman records and the country begins its transi- world can read an in-depth explanation culture to medical diagnostics takes us As early as 2004, when the book was tion to “scaleup nation.” of why Israeli chaos and chutzpah lead from the ICQ chat facility to homeland published, former TIME and Busi- The books below explore various to success,” she says. security technologies. The authors also ness 2.0 writer Stacy Perman already aspects of this frankly amazing phe- Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution examine Israel’s educational system saw the direct connection between the nomenon. We’re proud to share that for a Water-Starved World by Seth M. to look for the roots of ingenuity and outside-the-box thinking encouraged the newest of these titles, Inbal Arieli’s Siegel highlight how Israel uses its knowledge in the elite IDF high-tech intelligence Chutzpah, traces its origins in part to Leading the world in water technolo- for the well-being of people across the Unit 8200 and the groundbreaking popular columns she wrote, and con- gies, conservation and desalination – globe. information technologies its alumni tinues to write, for ISRAEL21c about despite, or perhaps because of, having Israel’s Edge: The Story of the IDF’s were creating in the business world. Israel’s unique innovation-nurturing so little of the precious fluid – Israel is Most Elite Unit – Talpiot by Jason The insights Perman offers from the youth culture. the go-to country for proven ways of Gewirtz 8200 case study in innovation are no Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel’s making the most of a fast dwindling This 2016 title describes the secretive less compelling for entrepreneurs today. Economic Miracle by Dan Senor and resource. In Let There Be Water, Siegel IDF unit called Talpiot, which teaches Israeli Business Culture: Building Saul Singer breaks down the science and explains handpicked young Israelis how to think Effective Business Relationships with First published in 2009, this book fast why hundreds of millions could find the rather than how to fight. Talpiot sends its Israelis by Osnat Lautman became a classic. It’s the most logical tap running dry in a few years unless soldiers to the top Israeli universities to Lautman, an Israeli consultant and place to start a journey of discovery they follow Israel’s example. learn advanced physics, math and com- specialist in cross-cultural commu- about Israel’s unparalleled entrepreneur- Thou Shalt Innovate: How Israeli puter science, creating a cadre of men nications, uses the word ISRAELI as ial success despite its tiny size, hostile Ingenuity Repairs the World by Avi and women who become research-and- an acronym for traits that describe the neighbors, constant conflict and scarce Jorisch development machines during their 10 country’s business culture: informal, natural resources. 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That team was packed with Jewish-school and college students from across Tokyo Olympic Games in Israel has regulation ballparks in When Wagman conceded a run to American college players and some the U.S. and Israel gathered in our na- W tion’s capital for Jewish National Fund’s baseball, many locals raised an eyebrow. Kibbutz Gezer, and the the South Africans in the final game, it pros – the World Baseball Classic only “Baseball? I didn’t even know it’s Tel Aviv Sportek complex, but many was the only run he allowed in both the requires that players be eligible for citi-(JNF-USA) annual National Confer- played in Israel!” was the common re- games are still played on converted qualifiers and European Championships zenship of the country they represent. ence. (Editor’s note: This year’s confer- frain. “How on earth did we get to the soccer fields. the week before. However, Olympic Games partici-ence had the largest turnout of Jewish Olympics?” “We’re going to build stadiums in “It was magical,” he told IS- pants must be citizens. Floridians – more than 300.) Well, nobody denies that most of and Ra’anana this coming RAEL21c from Florence, where he is With the help of the Nefesh This year’s lineup of speakers em- the squad members are not really Israeli, year, which will boost the game,” says taking a well-earned vacation. “It’s been B’Nefesh non-profit that supports ali-phasized JNF-USA’s critical work in rather American Jewish players who Kurz. “By this time next year, we’ll such a long road for the entire team that yah, 18 American players became Israeli Israel and highlighted groundbreaking received citizenship in order to play on have 2,000 kids playing – the eventual citizens. Kurz pointsaccomplishments from the past year. the national team. target is 5,000.” out that the squadSpeakers included: Israel Association of Baseball (IAB) Team Israel confounds includes five sabras‹ ‹ Ron Dermer, Israel’s Ambassador President Peter Kurz was the man with Kurz is still pinching himself that Israel who grew up in Israel, to the United States, who spoke the vision, recruiting top Jewish Ameri- is one of the six teams to make the To- as well as idealistic about the important work being can players including former major kyo Olympics. who undertaken to develop infrastructure leaguers. Israel was the first country to qual- want to contribute to in Israel’s south, and how cities like “This is going to be baseball’s ify for the 2020 Games. Japan, the host the Jewish state. Be’er Sheva are becoming global breakthrough year in Israel,” Kurz told nation, automatically qualifies while “I first got in- centers for cybersecurity ‹‹ Elan Carr, U.S. Special Envoy for ISRAEL21c upon returning home from the other teams will play preliminary Israel’s national baseball team after qualifying for the 2020 Olympic volved three years the qualification tournament in Italy. competitions. Games (photos courtesy of Israel Association of Baseball) ago, before the World Monitoring and Combatting Anti- Kurz said IAB plans to stage “all Israel has fielded only three Olym- will culminate in the Olympics. We Baseball Classic,” recounts Wagman. Semitism, who discussed his tireless kinds of events throughout the year, to pic teams in the past: basketball in 1952, knew what kind of talent we have, but “A few months later Peter asked efforts and the unapologetic role he bring the players here for training camps and soccer in 1968 and 1976. Israeli we had to win 17 games over the past me if I’d want to take out Israeli citi- and exhibition games – and make base- teams have already secured places in couple of months to make it possible.” zenship. The country captivated me the ball popular in this country.” Tokyo for the show jumping and rhyth- Belief and team spirit first time I went five years ago. I was Baseball is a minor , mic gymnastics competitions. Kurz put the success down to belief and raised Jewish in a non-Jewish commu- played mainly by immigrants from the Team Israel confounded the pun- team spirit. Every player finds a way to nity. Now I’m becoming more Jewish, United States and their offspring. Sev- dits by winning the six-team Europe/ contribute, he explains. more connected to Jewish people. That eral hundred amateur baseball players Africa Olympic qualifying tournament For example, veteran Tel Aviv-born first trip to Israel opened my eyes,” take to the diamond regularly in five on September 22, securing a spot in pitcher Shlomo Lipetz, who has repre- he says. leagues from age 6 to adult. Tokyo. They opened the tournament by sented Israel in international baseball “There’s something special about “The plan wasn’t to bring Ameri- beating Spain 3-0, then overpowered for over 30 years, made an inspirational representing an entire nation of people can Jews to Israel – it was to build up the Netherlands 8-1 and hosts Italy 8-2 speech that fired up the disheartened across the planet, who feel so connec- baseball in Israel,” says Kurz. “The IAB before losing 4-7 to the Czech Republic. team after the loss to the Czechs. ted.” is no longer run by Americans but by In a tense final game, with qualification In the last World Baseball Classic Wagman and Kurz predict that go- native-born Israelis.” at stake, Israel emphatically swept aside in 2017, Israel – ranked 41 in the world ing to the Olympics will be a shot in the In 2014, the IAB launched the Israel South Africa 11-1. – surprised everyone by finishing sixth. arm for baseball in Israel. “Now Israelis Baseball Academy, offering outstanding “This has been the best baseball This was the start of an unprecedented will learn to appreciate the game,” says 14- to 21-year-old players an opportu- experience of my life,” says star pitcher run of successes. 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L'CHAYIM NOVEMBER 2019 ISRAEL & THE JEWISH WORLD Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties 21 Jewish National Fund-USA hosts largest ever national conference ashington, D.C. – September plays in combatting anti-Semitism and Gary Kushner. “The 17, 2019 – Over 1,300 lead- throughout the world atmosphere at this year’s earlier this year, tells the moving story.Wers, philanthropists, high ‹‹ Lucy Aharish, the first Muslim conference was absolutely That team was packed with Jewish-school and college students from across Israeli-Arab news anchor, reporter electric, and the sense of American college players and some the U.S. and Israel gathered in our na- and TV host, who expressed her ru’ach (spirit), especially pros – the World Baseball Classic onlytion’s capital for Jewish National Fund’s love for Israel and her desire to from our 480 college and requires that players be eligible for citi-(JNF-USA) annual National Confer- continue to be an outspoken voice JNFuture (Jewish National zenship of the country they represent. ence. (Editor’s note: This year’s confer- for tolerance and bridgebuilding Fund’s young professionals However, Olympic Games partici-ence had the largest turnout of Jewish ‹‹ Governor Larry Hogan, governor division) participants, was pants must be citizens. Floridians – more than 300.) of the State of Maryland, reaffirmed simply incredible.” With the help of the Nefesh This year’s lineup of speakers em- his unwavering support for Ameri- “More than any time in B’Nefesh non-profit that supports ali-phasized JNF-USA’s critical work in ca’s Jewish community and support recent history, the destiny of yah, 18 American players became Israeli Israel and highlighted groundbreaking for the State of Israel along with his Israel and the Jewish people citizens. Kurz pointsaccomplishments from the past year. work to combat anti-Semitism is in our own hands,” said out that the squadSpeakers included: ‹‹ Matti Friedman, award-winning JNF-USA President Dr. Sol includes five sabras ‹‹ Ron Dermer, Israel’s Ambassador author and New York Times con- Lizerbram. “Thanks to JNF- who grew up in Israel, to the United States, who spoke tributor, who gave insight into USA’s bold One Billion Dol- as well as idealistic about the important work being how foreign in Israel lar Roadmap for the Next American Jews who undertaken to develop infrastructure are rarely briefed to cover topics Decade, we are leading efforts want to contribute to in Israel’s south, and how cities like outside of the conflict to support greater resiliency National Conference Co-Chairs Jayne Klein and Gary Kushner the Jewish state. Be’er Sheva are becoming global “Never before have we seen such in Israel’s north and south. “I first got in- centers for cybersecurity a passionate and diverse group of This year’s National Conference was of the fiercest battles of the Six-Day volved three years‹ ‹ Elan Carr, U.S. Special Envoy for JNF-USA partners and affiliates come the greatest validation yet of the sup- War, Ammunition Hill?” said National ago, before the World Monitoring and Combatting Anti- together to celebrate our achievements port our plan has and the impact we are Conference 2020 Co-Chairs Dr. Sol Baseball Classic,” recounts Wagman. Semitism, who discussed his tireless and plan for our future,” said National having on the lives of everyday Israelis. Lizerbram and Jeffrey E. Levine. “A few months later Peter asked efforts and the unapologetic role he Conference Co-Chairs Jayne Klein People often wonder why our donors “Then, it dawned on us – let’s do me if I’d want to take out Israeli citi- are so enthusiastic, and I tell them that something truly bold and audacious. zenship. The country captivated me the when you are changing the narrative Let’s bring the JNF-USA family to first time I went five years ago. I was of a country and the story of an entire Israel.” raised Jewish in a non-Jewish commu- people for the better, what’s not to be Next year’s conference will be on a nity. Now I’m becoming more Jewish, enthusiastic about?” scale never seen before. Rather than host more connected to Jewish people. That Next year’s National Conference the conference in one location, Jewish first trip to Israel opened my eyes,” will take place in Israel, where JNF- National Fund will be holding confer- he says. USA’s partners and affiliates will gather ence events and meetings at JNF-USA “There’s something special about at iconic sites throughout the country to sites and locations across Israel. “We representing an entire nation of people drive the organization’s activities and are doing something that has never across the planet, who feel so connec- experience firsthand the impact of their been done before, and we encourage ted.” critical work. our supporters to take advantage of the Wagman and Kurz predict that go- “For some time now, we have been discounted registration rate currently ing to the Olympics will be a shot in the thinking about how we can bring Israel on offer,” said Lizerbram and Levine. arm for baseball in Israel. “Now Israelis to the JNF-USA family. How can we JNF-USA’s 2020 National Confer- will learn to appreciate the game,” says emulate the incomparable feeling of ence will take place in Israel on October Kurz. being in Jerusalem, the cosmopolitan 25-29, 2020. 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jumped by 70% from 2017 to 2018, The findings are a sign that hatred veloping its economic sector, and is according to a new study by the AM- toward Jews and pro-Israel students is staunchly fighting against irregular mi- BRIEFS CHA Initiative, which monitors anti- primarily coming from activists aligned gration.” BRIEFS Semitism on more than 400 college with the BDS movement, rather than According to government officials, continued from page 22 campuses. It has recorded 2,500 anti- classic anti-Semitic motivators. (Adam Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has Respondents defined their identi- Semitic incidents across the U.S. since Kredo, Washington Free Beacon) frequent phone calls with the Egyptian ties thus: 33.5% Arab Israeli, 17.3% Is- 2015. AMCHA found there had been a president and they meet at least twice raeli, 16.3% Palestinian Israeli, 14.1% major spike in students being targeted MORE PALESTINIANS FIND a year. Arab, 14.1% Palestinian and 4.6% with hate speech and violence due to WORK IN ISRAEL DESPITE revealed in “other.” their open support for Israel. CONFLICT 2018 that Israel has been carrying out Fifty-nine percent said crime, un- “Anti-Semitic acts involving the The number of West Bank Palestinians airstrikes against militants in Sinai for employment, welfare and housing singling out of Jewish and pro-Israel working in Israel has almost doubled in years in coordination with the Egyp- should top the Arab parties’ political students and groups for personal vili- the past five years, according to official tian government. (Mada Masr - Egypt) agenda; only 13.3% said Arab lawmak- fication more than doubled,” includ- Palestinian figures. ers should focus on the Palestinian is- ing a 147% increase in incidents of Israel said the number of permits THE TEMPLE MOUNT’S sue. (Amir Ben-David, Times of Israel) the students being linked to “white for employment in Israel had risen TREASURE TROVE supremacy.” “Attempts to exclude” In recent years, archaeologists have REPORT: ANTI-SEMITIC 160% since 2012. Jewish and pro-Israel students “from Palestinian workers typically earn excavated 60 meters (200 feet) of the HARASSMENT AT U.S. campus activities more than dou- between $70 and $100 per day working foundations of the Western Wall in Je- COLLEGE CAMPUSES HITS bled, with expressions calling for in Israel or in Jewish communities in rusalem, yielding an endless treasure HISTORIC LEVELS the total boycott or exclusion of pro- the West Bank, compared to just $20- trove. Anti-Semitic harassment on college Israel students from campus life nearly $30 with Palestinian companies, work- Dr. Eli Shukron and Prof. Ronny campuses aimed at pro-Israel students tripling.” ers said. Reich have determined that, in contrast With unemployment rates in the to popular belief, the Western Wall West Bank at 18%, according to the was not built by King Herod but by World Bank, the revenue is vital for Agrippas I, Herod’s grandson. (Nadav many families. Shragai, Israel Hayom) “Palestinian labor is a win-win for both sides,” an Israeli defense official YOSSI COHEN: THE REALTY GROUP said. MOSSAD SPY CHIEF WHO The employees’ salaries helped the STOLE IRAN’S SECRET Palestinian economy and contributed NUCLEAR ARCHIVES to calm in the West Bank. In March 2018, Mossad Director Yossi Frye Commercial Group Waiting times at the checkpoints Cohen, 58, updated then-CIA Director COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE between the West Bank and Israel had Mike Pompeo on what the Mossad had been cut from 30 minutes to only a few. found inside Iran’s secret nuclear ar- SALES & LEASING (Daily Mail - UK) chives that it had stolen from the heart of Tehran in January 2018. 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But the Globes cer- ROBERT, consulted on u his late brother, THE OSLOfriends and DIARIES family members from their past, and that’s worked out Synagogue news emony is often more fun than the Oscars The year is 1992, and Israeli-Palestinian relations are at an all-time low. In an BRAD the new fi lm. equivalent. Below are the confi rmed great for them. So contact him about this as well. TV Categories attempt to stop the bloodshed, a small group of Israelis and Palestinians’80s. Pose meet was co-created by Jewish nominees and a number of non- in Oslo – secretly and against the law. The unsanctioned meetings that changed, 47, who recently wed Acting: SACHA BARON COHEN, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. FALCHUK nominated Jews closely connected to a the Middle Eastcharacter forever arein chronicled 1only hr. 37by min.the negotiators’ diaries. 47, (Who is America? and ICHAEL GWYNETH PALTROW, 46. nominated fi lm or TV program. Unlike Language: EnglishBest Running Awards: Time: Film and TV DOUGLAS, 74, (The Kominsky Meth- The best musical or comedy series, a the Oscars, Golden Globes are given The Globes for best fi lm and the best TV The Good Place od) vie for the Globe for best actor nominees include ICHAEL for excellence in TV, as well as in fi lm. show are given to the show’s principal in a comedy. The varied characters* Special Matinee at Bat Yam Temple of the Islands,fantasy series created by u Film Categories , 22, producers, of whom there are many. Local Organization news Cohen plays frequently spoof real-life SCHUR, 43 (whose father was Jewish); , co-created TIOTHE CHALAET 2050 PeriwinkleMy practice Way, is Sanibel to note ifIsland a Jewish direc- politicians, like former VP Dick Cheney. 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Festival - Showings are Tuesdays & Thursdays. litical process, to our values and to our Jewish Film JAN. 15 - We are all on the same teaminterests as Americans. By Brian Simon, Federation Presidentand one from the far left – on a tour In the question-and-answer ses- INSIDE THIS ISSUE: B. 12 of Israel. He wanted to demonstrate to The exclusive way to reach the Jewish FE n late November, I attended the sion after the presentation, I asked Mr. 5 Our Community both of his imaginary guests how Israel J Library - fiPresidents rst AIPAC Day Southwest Fun Day Florida an- Stephens to speak more about the im- FEB. 18 P lives its values and how those values 10 Jewish Interest nual event at the Hyatthor Coconut- “TBD” Free and open to the community. portance of . He said if e Aut I ok; Skype th are also American values – respect for ePoint. 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Opinions and letters printed in L’CHAYIM do not necessarily reflect the views of the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, its Board of Directors or staff, or its advertisers. COMMENTARY BRIEFS WHY HAVE ISRAELIS AND will continue to receive generous stand that. Israel’s policy toward the ‹‹ Gold noted that one of the signifi- PALESTINIANS FAILED TO Western political and financial Palestinians is unlikely to change until cant aspects of Netanyahu’s an- MAKE PEACE support – for their unyielding and the Palestinians declare that they have nouncement was that he presented violent refusal to accept the legiti- ended their drive to destroy Israel. That a map where he defined the area ‹‹ Israelis value security above all macy and permanence of a Jewish will not happen anytime soon, howev- that he feels is necessary for Isra- else, located as they are in a region state in the Middle East has helped er. (Daniel Gordis, senior vice presi- el’s security, and that the map he filled with people, organizations to perpetuate the conflict. (Michael dent and Koret distinguished fellow used is very close to the one that and governments that at best do Mandelbaum, Professor Emeri- at Shalem College in Jerusalem, New Deputy Prime Minister Yigal Allon not want them there, and in many tus of American Foreign Policy York Post) proposed soon after the 1967 war. cases are actively trying to kill at the Johns Hopkins School of ‹‹ Gold said that Prime Minister them. Advanced International Studies, JORDAN VALLEY NEEDED Yitzhak Rabin also adhered to the ‹‹ In the quarter-century since the American Interest) Allon Plan to retain the Jordan Oslo Accords, Israelis and Pales- TO PROTECT ISRAEL FROM Valley, saying in his final address tinians have failed to make peace. THREATS TO THE EAST WHAT AMERICAN JEWS to the Knesset in 1995 that in any The responsibility for that failure ‹‹ The Arab countries roundly – if future agreement, “the Jordan Val- belongs to the Palestinians. JUST DON’T GET ABOUT rather perfunctorily – condemned ley in the widest sense of that term ‹‹ The Palestinian entity in control of ISRAEL Prime Minister Netanyahu’s an- would be the security border of the Gaza, the Islamic fundamentalist The U.S. and Israel are very different nounced intent to extend Israeli State of Israel.” Hamas, says explicitly that it will projects. America was created to be a sovereignty over the Jordan Valley. ‹‹ At the time, Gold said, “Israeli never accept Jewish sovereignty haven to “huddled masses yearning to Dore Gold, the head of the Jerusa- planners were largely preoccupied and devotes its resources to terror- breathe free,” as Emma Lazarus’ poem lem Center for Public Affairs and with the future threat of an Iraq ex- ism against Israel. at the foot of the Statue of Liberty de- a former director-general of the Is- peditionary force that could cross ‹‹ Its putatively moderate counterpart clares, while Israel’s Declaration of rael Foreign Ministry, said that the Jordan in 35 hours.” in the West Bank, the Palestinian Independence begins, “The land of muted response has to do with “un- ‹‹ While Saddam Hussein has been Authority headed by Mahmoud Israel was the birthplace of the Jewish derstanding very well...the Iranian eliminated, he said, the threat to Abbas, has refused all offers to people.” America was meant to em- threat to the eastern portion of the Israel from the east did not disap- settle the conflict, which have in- brace all of humanity, while Israel was Arab world.” pear, since Iran “is very actively cluded substantial territorial con- intended to save the Jewish people. ‹‹ He said that there is a degree of trying to project its military power cessions. “End the ,” American understanding about the context of westward toward the Mediterra- ‹‹ The PA has never put forward a Jews chant. But Israelis are also ex- the move, and how it has “strategic nean.” (Herb Keinon, Jerusalem counteroffer of its own. It has done hausted by the occupation. They just military significance” in checking Post) nothing to build the institutions have no idea how to end it without the malign Iranian intentions in the of statehood other than deploying West Bank becoming a breeding ground region. multiple police forces that repress for terrorists, as happened with Gaza political opposition. It has gener- once Israel pulled out in 2005. That’s ated vile anti-Jewish propaganda a risk Israelis are not willing to take. For daily news stories related that harks back to Europe in the To Israeli ears, “End the occupation” 1930s and has sponsored the mur- sounds like “Abolish taxes” – a great der of Jews by publicly praising idea but entirely unrealistic. American to Israel & the Jewish world, and paying the murderers. The Pal- Jews look at Israel’s relationship with estinians have thus clearly demon- the Palestinians as a civil-rights issue. visit the Federation’s website strated that they are not “a partner Israelis see it as a survival issue. for peace.” A country’s foremost obligation is ‹‹ Assuring the Palestinians that they the protection of its citizens, and any at JewishFederationLCC.org. will pay no price – indeed that they government Israelis elect will under-

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Opinions and letters printed in L’CHAYIM do not necessarily reflect the views of the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, its Board of Directors or staff, or its advertisers. Opinions and letters printed in L’CHAYIM do not necessarily reflect the views of the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, its Board of Directors or staff, or its advertisers. The BDS movement: sinister ramifications for Israel By Jerrold L. Sobel, ZOA of SWFL President, September 23, 2019 ost people over the past 15 displaced in Palestine and in exile.” The that predilection otherwise. by explaining Gaza was abandoned in years have heard or read GPRRC is a member of the Palestinian To explain the land of Israel with 2005, leaving all infrastructure in place Mabout the BDS movement. BDS National Committee (BNC), which Jerusalem as its capital is the ancestral as a gesture of peace? The answers to The term itself refers to Boycott, Di- coordinates the anti-Israel boycott, homeland of the Jewish people falls these questions are quite obvious. vestment and Sanctions movement. divestment and sanctions movement upon deaf ears, as do the numerous at- What Israel and all those who sup- Founded by two virulent anti-Semites, worldwide. The central organization in tempts of sharing the land in peace with port the Jewish state can do is remain Omar Barghouti and Jamal Juma, it’s the BNC is the Palestinian National and the Palestinians predating 1948. Would strong and united against the onslaught a propagandist campaign conducted Islamic Forces (PNIF), which includes clarifying that the wall and checkpoints of this sinister movement. They must against the State of Israel and the Jewish five U.S.-designated terrorist organiza- separating both people were put in continue building an economically people worldwide. However, relatively tions: Hamas, the Popular Front for place not to create apartheid but to stem strong nation of innovation and science, few understand its history and its rami- the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), the school attacks, bus bombings and mass be open to peace but not acquiescence, fications for the Jewish state. Popular Front - General Command, the murdering of Jews in restaurants and and have faith in the Creator who The roots of BDS date back to Palestine Liberation Front and Palestin- theaters change anything? Could Israel led them back to their ancestral home- the Arab League’s boycott of Israel in ian Islamic Jihad. bring about modification within BDS land. 1950, two years hence her successful It’s important the uninitiated recog- War of Independence. The purpose nize that BDS does not exist in a vacuum was to starve the Jews out of their new or just on American campuses. It is part homeland. Failing this but with varied of an insidious movement of coordi- success, other incarnations such as the nated organizations grouped together Have you Have you ever blacklisting of countries, organizations with one focused goal, the destruction and corporations doing business with of the State of Israel by any means. ever thought played bridge Israel were attempted throughout the With tentacles spread throughout ensuing years. the world, often aided by left-wing about playing before and want As example, in 2001, under the media and academia, they have insinu- to play again? tutelage and sponsorship of Yasser ated themselves on campuses, in youth bridge ? Arafat, a Jew named Adam Shapiro groups, board rooms, labor unions and and his Palestinian wife, Huwaida Ar- even pro-Palestinian Jewish organiza- raf, created the International Solidarity tions such as Jewish Voice for Peace and Movement (ISM). Ostensibly created Jews for Justice for Palestinians. as a pro-Palestinian , Most assuredly, BDS is not an in- Shapiro and Arraf called for a combina- nocuous movement of a bunch of rowdy tion of nonviolent and violent resistance college kids acting stupid. In reality it’s to bring down the Jewish state. Arraf a poison replete with every anti-Semitic Meet new Mentally admitted such in a letter to The Washing- trope and libel that has haunted the Jew- people ton Post, stating that the group works in ish people for millennia. It’s an attack stimulating cooperation with the Popular Front for not upon Israeli policy vis a vis the Pal- the Liberation of Palestine, Palestinian estinians, or settlements or statehood. Islamic Jihad and even Hamas. As one It’s an assailment against Israel as a of a myriad of precursors to BDS, Arraf Jewish state and an anti-Semitic move- and Shapiro managed to create a world- ment against Jews throughout the world. wide network to delegitimize the Jew- What’s the answer? How do Israel ish homeland throughout the U.S. and and Jews in general counter accusa- Canadian college systems and in Europe. tions by the UN, the E.U. and all the Another is Al-Awda, a founding faux liberals in and out of government Interested? Contact member of the Global Palestinian that buy into BDS propaganda? It’s a Right of Return Coalition (GPRRC), daunting task which may defy an an- a group of 12 organizations advocat- swer. As a truly anti-Semitic movement, ing for “Palestinian refugees internally there is no way of convincing people of [email protected] The power of now ur question today is whether In his famous book called The there could possibly be a con- Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle says the Onection between Rosh Hasha- following: “Realize deeply that the nah, Eckhart Tolle and the Jewish sys- present moment is all you ever have. tem of mitzvot (commandments). The Make the ‘now’ the primary focus of short answer is yes, your life.” What does he mean? Some we are all connected. people live in the past – remembering The real question is and relishing their sports achievements how. or the early promotion they won. And Contrary to what there are those of us who live in the most of us have future – dreaming of retirement or of learned, Rosh Ha- health restored. But the more we con- shanah does not cel- centrate on bringing more awareness to  Rabbi ebrate the creation the present moment, the more our pres- Michael J. of the world but the ent becomes a powerful springboard Schorin birthday of human into the future. Marcia Can Help beings, namely Eve and Adam. What Since this is hardly a new idea, Ju- makes humanity different than all the daism must have considered this too. MARCIA CAN HELP, a fund of the Jewish Federation other animals is that in addition to hav- Traditionally, we observe the mitzvot ing a body and a soul, we also have because we are commanded to do so. and Jewish Family Services, provides for emergency free will. Created in the image of G-d, But what if the mitzvot are also an ex- nutritional needs through our Food Pantry, gift card we have the power to choose. We can ercise in mindfulness? Every time we rob a bank or donate to a food bank. perform a mitzvah, we are told to be distribution, and crisis grants to prevent utility As has been said by Rav Berkowitz, awake to it. We are told to bring our cut-offs, evictions, loss of transportation “Rosh Hashanah is the birthday of free “kavanah – our intentionality” to the will.” Of course, this is not always an mitzvah. And, as we all know, there is and other essential services without easy place to be. It is not just choos- no mitzvah that can be observed in the which none of us can live. ing between rum raisin and chocolate past or future, but only in the present Inspired by the recognition that chip, but also between jumping on moment. these needs must be addressed in our the treadmill or back into bed. These When Abraham heard G-d’s call, choices are there, always, for each and and Isaac’s query, he answered “hineni community, and as a tribute to Marcia Cohen, every one of us. But there is another – here I am.” Whether we are lighting a long-time resident of Sanibel and social activist, her issue here. Free will exists only in the candles, wearing tallit and tefillin, or present, in this specific moment. Even shaking the lulav, we should be able to husband Jack established the MARCIA CAN HELP fund in 2017. if I were to vow (G-d forbid!) to never say the same. Investing our full pres- eat ice cream again, there is always the ence in the moment, we strengthen our possibility that I will succumb some- free will and our future for many more time in the future. And as much as I shining moments to come. may regret an action, or something I Rabbi Dr. Michael J. Schorin, MAPC, Marcia Can Help said, in the past, I may be forgiven for BCC is a Chaplain in Lee Health’s it, but it cannot be changed. 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Opinions and letters printed in L’CHAYIM do not necessarily reflect the views of the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, its Board of Directors or staff, or its advertisers. Remembering the past Jumping for joy discussion in the pro- Jewish Law, is arranged to make sure with hope for the future vides a good example of the that the theme of joy is dominant. n the flaming, riotous night shouting in his native German – which AJewish attitude toward life. It Mourning must be suspended during “ of November 9, 1938, the he never spoke at home – that the Nazis is an attitude that is positive, optimis- Shabbat and during the Holy Days. Third Reich had deliberately should stop beating him. I was dumb- tic, affirmative. The Talmud asks: If a Even in the midst of grief, we must re- O wedding procession and a funeral pro- member the goodness of life. turned down a dark and savage road founded. It was then that I learned for from which there was to be no return.” the first time that my father, the last of cession meet at an We must remember that there is a (William L. Shirer, his family to leave Leipzig, was arrest- intersection, which time for joy. The root word for joy is The Rise and Fall of ed on Kristallnacht. takes precedence? simcha. We celebrate Simhat Torah, the Third Reich, p. Several years later I journeyed to The unanimous de- the rejoicing of the Torah. We expe- 586) the city where my father was born and cision was that the rience Simcha Shel Mitzvah, the joy I did not learn raised. 18,000 Jews lived in Leipzig in wedding procession of doing the right thing. Oneg means about that night – 1935. 14,000 of them died in the Ho- outranks the cortege pleasure and we speak of Oneg Shab- Kristallnacht – until locaust. because in Juda- bat, the pleasure of the Sabbath. The  Rabbi the fall of 1968 when As my train pulled into Leipzig’s ism joy comes first. traditional greeting on yomtov is moad- Solomon  Rabbi Moreover, not only im lesimcha, “holidays for joy.” Joy is I had graduated col- huge station, I realized that my first Agin Stephen lege and was study- glimpse of the city was probably my that, but the mourn- a Jewish value. Fuchs ing to be a rabbi father’s last as he left the city on a ers should move into a side street lest A joyous and meaningful Thanks- at the Hebrew Union College in Los very different kind of train headed the sight of their tears damp the spirits giving to all. Angeles. I listened with rapt attention to Dachau. When I got off the train, of the wedding party. Rabbi Solomon Agin serves at Temple as Rabbi Alfred Gottschalk, our dean I walked immediately to the city zoo Jews do not see the world as a vale Shalom in Port Charlotte. and later president of the four-campus because according to the eyewitness of tears. Quite the reverse. Halachah, Seminary, told us how as an eight- report of events in Leipzig on Kristall- year-old boy in Oberwesel, Germany, nacht, by the American Consul, David he watched his grandfather wade into H. Buffum: “Jewish dwellings were The redemptive power a tributary of the Rhine River to res- smashed into and the contents looted… cue charred scraps of Torah scrolls de- an 18-year-old boy was hurled from a of Judaism stroyed by the Nazis after they looted third story window…three synagogues ukkot at Temple Beth Shalom is as the overall goal and observance. It and trashed the local synagogue. were fired by incendiary bombs…and the loveliest of festivals. Joined directs us to reach for it on specific oc- On that night, in response to the as- many Jews were rounded up and thrown Sin community, we fill the syna- casions. To heighten the experience of sassination by a young Jew, Herschel into the stream that flows through the gogue with the songs and the pageantry Shabbat, we are urged to dress, prepare Grynszpan, of Ernst vom Rath, a Nazi city zoo. SS men commanded horrified of the lulav. A feeling of thanksgiving a dinner for Shabbat that is special. official in Paris, the German Govern- spectators to spit, jeer and defile them is in the air. Together we eat outside, Meet with friends. Enjoy! Our Pesach ment implemented a horrific pogrom with mud.” overflowing the decorated sukkah, in- holiday also brings people together in across Germany and Austria. Jewish With tears in my eyes I stood on a vigorated by the nat- conversation and joy. shop windows were smashed (hence bridge that straddles the zoo’s stream ural world. Conver- We will gather this month to cel- the name Kristallnacht or “Crystal and silently wondered, “Is the where sation, singing and ebrate Thanksgiving with friends and Night”), synagogues burned, sev- they took you, Dad? Did they spit on prayer enhance the family. We need eral Jews were murdered, and at least you and throw mud?” Then, walking evening, while ritual to do Judaism over and again. Re- 30,000 were arrested and interred in toward the zoo’s exit, I saw something brings us together. member those who need to be includ- Concentration Camps. Historians see wondrous. In a natural enclosure a It is the cessation of ed, whose families are not available. this “Night of Broken Glass” as a wa- mother wolf stood stark still as two tiny other activities that Perform a mitzvah from the desire to tershed boundary marking the end of cubs nursed blissfully at her breasts.  Rabbi actually allows us to do a mitzvah rather than obligation. any pretense and the actual beginning The stream in the Leipzig zoo Devora connect. You will be uplifted and maybe feel the of the destruction of European Jewry represents for me the horrible evil of Buchen Joy is an un- presence of God. in the Holocaust. which humanity is capable, but a moth- usual religious value. According to May this year bring us closer to After hearing Rabbi Gottschalk’s er wolf nurturing her young represents Abraham Joshua Heschel, “It is not a each other. May we have health and account, I did not think of Kristallnacht the harmony that we can create in our theological category in the teachings of joy, and may we feel and understand again until the following spring when world. May the 81st anniversary of most religions, and never discussed in the redemptive power of Judaism. my father fell gravely ill and I flew Kristallnacht remind us that the choice handbooks of theology.” Rabbi Devora Buchen serves at Temple home to New Jersey to be with him. to be a force of horror or harmony is But Judaism does not only have joy Beth Shalom in Cape Coral. I came directly from the airport to his each of ours to make. hospital room and was shocked that my Rabbi Stephen Lewis Fuchs serves at own father did not recognize me. Bat Yam Temple of the Islands on Sani- The first step He was in a semi-comatose state bel Island. is always kindness he longer we live and the more living in a fog of hurt and anger. Like us on Facebook! experience, the more we under- What’s true for them is equally true Tstand how important it is to be for us. Anger comes from hurt. The kind. Being kind comes from under- hurts that we cause are because we are ConneCt standing that everyone is trying to do hurting. In order to be kinder people, the best they can to we must first deal with our own pain, with your Jewish Community find their way, and understand it, and put it in its proper it’s never that easy, place where it cannot hurt us and oth- since life doesn’t ers as much. www.facebook.com/ come with instruc- People who are unkind cannot facebook.com/jfedsrq tions and it’s never a love, since love begins with kindness. JewishFederationLCC straight path. Kindness is being considerate of the  Rabbi Even when we other person and treating them as you Bruce don’t see eye-to-eye, wish to be treated, as best you can, put- Diamond even when they are ting their needs and yours on the same Center for Judaic, Holocaust, not giving us what we want and feel level of importance. we deserve, we can still to be kind and Love is when you place another and Genocide Studies patient with others. Anger never solves person’s needs above your own, and anything or makes anything better. Of- they become even more real to you Dedicated to educating all sectors of society about ten kindness draws us closer together. than you are to yourself. But the first Jewish civilization, the Holocaust, and genocide through: Sometimes kindness means we have step is always kindness. You can rarely • scholarship to go our separate ways. But it is still know whom you will truly love in ad- • outreach kindness. vance, but being kind to them and they Kindness flows easiest when we being kind to you is how love begins. • inquiry stop taking everything so personally. It is good to be kind and bad to be • sharing knowledge The things that people do that hurt us unkind. It’s really that simple. • preserving the record are mostly not because of us but be- Rabbi Bruce Diamond serves at The • helping teachers cause of them. If it wasn’t us on the re- Community Free Synagogue in Fort • encouraging students ceiving end it would be someone else, Myers. because they are in a bad place and are What do you think? L’CHAYIM wants to know! Send your letters & comments to [email protected]. Letters must include the writer’s full name, full address and daytime phone. Letters should be Visit www.fgcu.edu/hc/ no longer than 300 words. We reserve the right to edit for length and/or accuracy. 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Opinions and letters printed in L’CHAYIM do not necessarily reflect the views of the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, its Board of Directors or staff, or its advertisers. Opinions and letters printed in L’CHAYIM do not necessarily reflect the views of the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, its Board of Directors or staff, or its advertisers. Jumping for joy Gratitude is THE attitude Trees, transitions Jewish Law, is arranged to make sure he concept of gratitude plays a who appreciates what he has.” that the theme of joy is dominant. major role in Jewish thought. In Judaism, Thanksgiving is tra- and growth Mourning must be suspended duringT We give thanks to G-d for our ditionally mentioned three times ev- hroughout the month of Sep- But then three men come and announce Shabbat and during the Holy Days. very soul, the gift of eternal life. We ery day, in the “Birkat Hoda’ah” or tember, more than 120 Temple to Abraham that he will finally have a Even in the midst of grief, we must re-express gratitude to our parents for “Thanksgiving Blessing” We also give Beth El congregants and com- son, Isaac. This entire scene begins member the goodness of life. giving us physical thanks by saying a blessing before we T munity volunteers dug holes, schlepped with the phrase, “God appeared to him We must remember that there is a life, for taking care eat with the Birkat Hamazon or grace mulch, planted trees, carried water, by the oaks of Mamre.” The promise of time for joy. The root word for joy is of us, raising, feed- after meals. Expressing our gratitude and braved mud and progeny, the promise of future genera- simcha. We celebrate Simhat Torah, ing and loving us. to G-d for the bounty of the earth is bugs going deep into tions, the promise of a Jewish people, the rejoicing of the Torah. We expe- Our sacred Torah is also a very Jewish thing to do. We say the back five acres takes place in a forest of oaks – trees rience Simcha Shel Mitzvah, the joy teaching us the value “Modim anachnu lach: We are thank- of our property that, are the symbol of potential and growth. of doing the right thing. Oneg means of two simple words, ful…” Every day of the year we’re honestly, few even Trees are even an integral part of pleasure and we speak of Oneg Shab- “thank you.” called to keep God’s blessing on our knew about a year the world-to-come. The prophet Eze-  bat, the pleasure of the Sabbath. The Rabbi We should never lips and in our hearts. ago. Together with kiel describes the destroyed Temple Lawrence traditional greeting on yomtov is moad- forget that every- Our generation has been blessed to our community part- rebuilt in Jerusalem. Water is flowing Dermer im lesimcha, “holidays for joy.” Joy is thing we’ve achieved witness events that no one thought were  Rabbi ner, OneTree.org, so and gigantic trees are growing along a Jewish value. is due to our partnership with G-d. If possible a few years ago. How can we be Nicole far we have planted the banks. The text imagines, “All A joyous and meaningful Thanks-we ignore The Divine assistance we re- anything other than grateful for living in Luna more than 380 trees! kids of trees for food will grow up on giving to all. ceive, we may become arrogant, lead- a time when the Jewish homeland, Eretz According to the creation story in both banks of the stream. Their leaves Rabbi Solomon Agin serves at Templeing us down the path of self-defeating Yisrael, has been miraculously estab- Genesis, seed-bearing plants and fruit will not wither and their fruits will not Shalom in Port Charlotte. and self-destructive behaviors. lished, grown and flourished beyond trees were the very first thing God put fail; they will yield fruit each month. We’re reminded of this concept in our wildest dreams? We’ve returned to on earth. Once there was firm land, the Their fruit will serve for food and their the story of the Exodus with the illus- the promised land after 1,900 years in first thing God did was plant trees. The leaves for healing.” Even more re- tration of Moses’ display of humility exile. Gratitude! We should be grateful midrash understands the command- markably, the Talmud instructs us that in standing by our people and leaving for the freedom to practice and express ment in Leviticus, “Follow Adonai, if we are holding a sapling in our hand behind his former life in the Egyptian ourselves Jewishly whether we choose your God,” as meaning that during when they announce the Messiah has palace. Conversely, Pharaoh was the to live here in the U.S. or in Israel. times of major transition, first prepare arrived, first plant the sapling, then go as the overall goal and observance. Itembodiment of ego, considering him- We’re thankful to be living longer a life-support system, expressed as out and greet him. directs us to reach for it on specific oc-self a god as he took credit for every- to appreciate all that G-d has Blessed trees. The midrash states, when God Trees are part of our Jewish stories casions. To heighten the experience ofthing and exclaimed, “This is my Nile, us with. Advances in medicine have created the world, God’s first action of transition and change: the story of Shabbat, we are urged to dress, prepareI created it.” We all know how it turned dramatically increased the average was to plant trees, as it is written, “and creation, the promise to Abraham of a dinner for Shabbat that is special. out for Pharaoh and the Egyptians. lifespan of people in much of the world God planted a garden in Eden.” So, a new generation, and our hope for a Meet with friends. Enjoy! Our Pesach We’re called to bless G-d through- in just the past century. People, who you too, when you enter the land of Is- future of peace. As we enter the new holiday also brings people together inout our day as a constant reminder of a few decades ago only hoped and rael, planting trees should be your first year, we are planting seeds and trees, conversation and joy. the value of gratitude that should be a dreamed of seeing their grandchildren, activity. we are tending, we are watering. We We will gather this month to cel-strong force in our life. Often times we now have a realistic expectation of not Trees also appear during another are reaching for the light, and we are ebrate Thanksgiving with friends andcomplain about what we feel is miss- only seeing their great-grandchildren critical time of transition in our Jew- growing. May we ultimately live out family. We need ing and what we don’t have rather than but being present at family simchas. ish history. God appears to Abraham as the words of Psalm 1:3: “You shall be to do Judaism over and again. Re-look at what we’ve accomplished and This year may we all bring an at- Abraham is sitting by his tent. God has like a tree planted beside a river; that member those who need to be includ-all that we have to be truly thankful titude of gratitude toward everyone promised that Abraham’s descendants brings forth its fruit in season, whose ed, whose families are not available.for. The choice is ours: the glass can be in our lives as we give thanks to G-d will be as numerous as the stars in the leaf does not wither; and whatever you Perform a mitzvah from the desire tohalf full or half empty. When we awake who is of all our shared ide- sky, and sand by the sea, but at this do shall prosper.” do a mitzvah rather than obligation.with the appreciation of the Blessing als and our beloved Torah. May we be point in the story, Abraham and Sarah Rabbi Nicole Luna serves at Temple You will be uplifted and maybe feel theof another day of life, all our gripes determined to partner with G-d to re- are old, way past childbearing years. Beth El in Fort Myers. presence of God. and complaints become diminished. pair the world through acts of generos- May this year bring us closer toIn short, the key to happiness is not ity, caring and loving kindness. Happy each other. May we have health and wanting what you don’t have, but be- Thanksgiving! joy, and may we feel and understanding happy with what you do have. The Rabbi Lawrence Dermer serves at the redemptive power of Judaism. Talmud teaches: “Who is rich? The one Shalom Life Center in Fort Myers. Rabbi Devora Buchen serves at Temple Beth Shalom in Cape Coral. The first step is always kindness

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Opinions and letters printed in L’CHAYIM do not necessarily reflect the views of the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, its Board of Directors or staff, or its advertisers. One new thing Jewish continuity here is a tension that runs would allow the egg to hatch and ul- n the Torah portion Lech Lecha, early age. This type of bond can never through the High Holiday sea- timately develop a flock of chickens. studied this month, we are told be dissolved and erased; it is eternal, as son. Rosh HaShanah and Yom She could sell the chickens and buy a Iabout the births of Abraham’s two the Torah calls it “an eternal covenant.” T sons, Ishmael and Isaac. Isaac’s supernatural and miracu- Kippur reflect an optimism about- hu goat, and from the goat she could buy a man beings – we can correct our mis- cow. Her dreams were wonderful until, When G-d promised Abraham that lous birth was in contrast to Ishmael’s takes and be better people in the com- of course, the egg dropped. This is true he would have Isaac, Abraham already natural birth. And Isaac’s covenant ing year. The books of us, Rabbi Halberstam taught. Rath- had a son, Ishmael. with G-d was in a supra-rational man- of Jonah, read on er than taking one step, we think too Thus Abraham re- ner as opposed to Ishmael’s covenant. Yom Kippur after- much about our grand dreams and, ul- sponded to G-d, “I Normally a child is born and raised noon, and Ecclesi- timately, they are overwhelming for us. pray that Ishmael under the supervision of his parents, astes, read on the On the day after “The Day,” we might live before guarded against every harm. He is edu- Shabbat of Sukkot, move forward by taking one step. We You,” i.e., that Ish- cated to gain proper understanding, are pessimistic – ev- make one phone call to a relative or mael would con- which in turn leads to attachment with eryone and every- friend with whom we haven’t spoken duct himself as he G-d. This was the way of Ishmael. He   Rabbi thing stays the same. in a while. We set aside one morning Rabbi should and pursue was raised in the home of Abraham and Marc Once bad, always per month for volunteer work. We read Yitzchok the Divine way of received an education which made him Minkowicz Sack bad. In the end, Juda- one non-fiction book to expand our life. G-d, however, understand that he ought to attach him- ism has a very strong bias in favor of knowledge of the world around us. We replied, “No. By Isaac shall your seed self to G-d. the optimism of Rosh HaShanah and do one thing – and it may lead to an- be called.” From Isaac, Abraham was This course of life, however, pro- Yom Kippur. We can grow and change other. assured, his true joy would come. vides no assurances. When religious throughout our lives. We are not stuck. This is how people change. The rab- There is a basic difference between commitment is based exclusively on As I said in my Yom Kippur sermon, I bis taught in Pirke Avot, mitzvah gore- Ishmael and Isaac. The birth of Ishmael reason, we cannot predict how it will think we read Jonah in order to reject ret mitzvah; aveirah goreret aveirah. was natural, without any heavenly in- be affected by the variables of life. it. God rejects Jonah’s negativism and “A mitzvah leads to (literally “drags”) tervention. Isaac’s birth was miracu- Thus we find with Ishmael, that as so should we. a mitzvah; a sin leads to a sin.” In the lous, for Abraham and Sara were far soon as his inheritance was affected by Now is the day after “The Day.” article, “How People Change” (Com- advanced in age. Isaac’s birth, his behavior deteriorated (“The Day” is one way our tradition mentary, May 1969), Allan Wheelis Another difference between Ish- and G-d commanded Abraham to listen refers to Yom Kippur.) wrote that human change is behavioral. mael and Isaac relates to the command- to Sara when she asked that Ishmael be The holidays are over. We remem- It happens by actually doing something ment of circumcision. Ishmael was cir- sent away. ber the self-evaluation, but life moves different and, in the process of doing, cumcised when he was 13 years old. At Lech Lecha teaches us that, to es- on. What do we do now? each new step becomes easier. the age of 13 a youngster has sufficient tablish Jewish continuity, one cannot Chaim Halberstam of (1797- Our new year celebration and re- reason to be held accountable for his set out with strictly natural calcula- 1876) told a parable about a poor flection are now over. Today is the day conduct and he becomes obligated to tions. The very existence and purpose woman who found an egg. As she for taking the first one step that can observe the mitzvot. Ishmael thus used of the Jewish people transcends nature. was holding and examining the egg, change our lives. his reason to determine his readiness to A Jew’s life, right from birth, is inter- she fantasized about all the grandiose Rabbi Marc Sack serves at Temple enter the covenant with G-d, and ac- twined with miracles and a disregard things that could come from it. She Judea in Fort Myers. cepted circumcision. for the course of nature. Isaac was circumcised when he Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz serves at Send updates and changes to the Jewish Directory was eight days old. An infant that Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Flor- young cannot give consent; neverthe- ida. Jewish teens from Fort Myers, Naples and Sarasota at Revolution Cable Park below to [email protected]. less he was bound up with G-d at that

TEMPLE BETH EL CHABAD OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY REFORM ORTHODOX 16225 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908 204 E Mckenzie St Unit B, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Rabbi Nicole Luna Rabbi Simon Jacobson E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (941) 833-3381 Preschool director: Jesyca Virnig E-mail: [email protected] President: Governance Committee IN LEE & CHARLOTTE COUNTIES Web site: www.chabadofcharlottecounty.com Email: [email protected] Services: Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by Phone: 433-0018 • Fax: 433-3235 a kiddush Web site: www.templebethel.com Torah study: Wednesday at 8 p.m. Shabbat services: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Torah study COMMUNITY FREE SYNAGOGUE 9:00 a.m. Saturday; B’nai Mitzah 10:30 a.m. Saturday REFORM CHABAD LUBAVITCH Religious & Hebrew School: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 Sunday 10868 Metro Parkway, South Fort Myers OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Judaica Gift Gallery (The Southwest Florida Masonic Center) ORTHODOX Affiliated: P.O. Box 07144, Fort Myers, FL 33919 5620 Winkler Road Rabbi Bruce Diamond Fort Myers, FL 33919 TEMPLE BETH SHALOM ([email protected]) Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz REFORM Coordinator: Natalie Fulton Phone: 433-7708 • Fax: 481-9109 702 S.E. 24th Ave., Cape Coral, FL 33990 Adult Educator: Jessica Evers E-mail: [email protected] Rabbi Devora Buchen Phone: (239) 466-6671 Web site: www.chabadswf.org President: Harvey Wolfson E-mail: [email protected] Services: Friday 5:15 p.m.; Saturday Phone: 772-4555 • Fax: 772-4625 Web site: www.fortmyerssynagogue.com class 9 a.m.; Shacharit 10 a.m.; Kiddush at noon E-mail: [email protected] Community Sabbath eve dinner each Friday Minyan: Monday & Thursday 7:00 a.m. Web site: www.templebethshalomcc.org at 6:30 p.m. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday Sabbath eve worship every Friday at 7:30 p.m. CHABAD JEWISH CENTER Religious School: Thursday 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Light breakfast and Torah study with the rabbi OF CAPE CORAL Torah study with Rabbi Buchen: Shabbat 10:30 a.m. every Saturday morning from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. ORTHODOX Organizations: Brotherhood, Sisterhood, 1716 Cape Coral Pkwy. W., Cape Coral, FL 33914 Family Service (1st Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m.) TEMPLE JUDEA Rabbi Yossi Labkowski CONSERVATIVE Phone: 963-4770 BAT YAM TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS 14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908 E-mail: [email protected] REFORM Rabbi Marc Sack Web site: www.chabadcape.com Meets at Sanibel Congregational Church E-mail: [email protected] Services: Friday Evening 7:30 p.m. 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island President: Dan Fox Saturday morning 9:30 a.m. followed by Rabbi Stephen L. Fuchs Director of Congregational Learning: Kiddush luncheon President: Barry Fulmer Tab Scribner Sunday morning 8:00 a.m. Phone: 732-780-2016 Preschool Director: Joann Goldman Monday-Friday morning 7:00 a.m. Email: [email protected] [email protected] JLI Courses: Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. Phone: 433-0201 • Fax: 433-3371 Cantor: Murray Simon Weekly Torah Study: Tuesday evening 7:30 p.m. Web site: www.batyam.org E-mail: [email protected] Hebrew School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday (Oct-Apr) Web site: www.tjswfl.org Services: 6:15 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. Jgirls: Tuesday 6:00-7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Friday (May-Sept) Adult Education: Saturday Minyan: 9:00 a.m. Monday Saturday, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Nov-Apr) Religious School: Sun. 9:30 a.m.-noon; COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Jewish Current Events: Saturday, 11:30 a.m. Wed. 4:30-6 p.m.  Shalom Life Center to 12:15 p.m. (Nov-Apr) Early childhood education: Lawrence Dermer, Spiritual Leader - 218-3433 Write: P.O. Box 84, Sanibel, FL 33957 Preschool, M-F, ages 18 months-5 years; • AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee): Jacki Waksman - (954) 653-9053 Affiliated: Union for Reform Judaism “Mommy & Me,” 12 months-2 years Affiliated: United Synagogue of Conservative • AJC (American Jewish Committee): Brian Lipton - (941) 365-4955 TEMPLE SHALOM CHARLOTTE Judaism • Anti- League: (561) 988-2900

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learning how to tie tzitzit BBYO happenings TEMPLE JUDEA SCHOOLS with Rabbi Sack before By Jessica Zimmerman, Associate Regional Dir., North Florida Region Fort Myers taking a break for the appy November from BBYO! Middle and high Schoolers look- Thanksgiving holiday. Temple Judea Religious School Speaking of Thanksgiving, espe- early age. This type of bond can never In September, Ft. Myers ing for community service hours: On Tab Scribner, cially now that the High Holidays are be dissolved and erased; it is eternal, as BBYO gathered along with Sunday, November 17, join the Naples H Director of Congregational Learning over and I have a moment to breathe, it the Torah calls it “an eternal covenant.”Sarasota and Naples BBYO for South- community for a Kristallnacht Com- The Temple Judea Religious School is is a good time for me to look back upon Isaac’s supernatural and miracu-west Florida Kickoff. Twenty-nine memoration at Saint John the Evange- running like a well-oiled machine. It’s the past year. There have been many lous birth was in contrast to Ishmael’s teens came together list Catholic Church from 2:00 to 4:00 been a busy few weeks with the High changes in my life over the past several natural birth. And Isaac’s covenant for a private rental p.m. Teens must register in advance Holidays, Sukkot and Simchat Torah. months, and I must admit that I would with G-d was in a supra-rational man- of Revolution Cable for community service activities. You For Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur not have been able to get through ner as opposed to Ishmael’s covenant. Park. Teens spent can do so by going to bit.ly/communi- our students led portions of the youth them without my Temple Judea and Normally a child is born and raised two hours wake- tykrist. services, and our b’nei mitzvah stu- Temple Judea Religious School fam- under the supervision of his parents, boarding, water ski- On Thursday, November 7 from dents joined the full congregation to ily. Someone is always here to lend an guarded against every harm. He is edu- ing, knee boarding 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. the teens will gather lead Ashrei. Later, we decorated, and ear, a shoulder or a box of tissues when cated to gain proper understanding, and wakeskating. at the Jewish Federation of Lee and Jessica Zimmerman then celebrated Sukkot by holding needed. I think that is what I love most which in turn leads to attachment with It was an amazing Charlotte Counties for a program. All class and a pizza treat in the sukkah. To about being here. The school and con- G-d. This was the way of Ishmael. He event and a huge success. Ben Schoen- Jewish teens in grades 8-12 are wel- cap off the holiday season, our students gregation are small enough that no one was raised in the home of Abraham andfeld, Or Shemesh Board Member, said, come to attend this event. came together once more to make can- gets lost in the crowd, not even me. I received an education which made him“It was a great event where everyone On Saturday, November 23, Or died apples and read Torah for Simchat thank you all. understand that he ought to attach him-had a wonderful time wakeboarding Shemesh will host its annual Casual. Torah. If you are interested in any of our self to G-d. and being with their friends.” And save the date for Or Shemesh’s On Friday, November 8 at 5:00 religious school or toddler program- This course of life, however, pro- Fort Myers BBYO will be joining sleepover, the weekend of Decem- p.m., we will hold our monthly Tot ming, or would like to volunteer for vides no assurances. When religiousJewish teens from all over the North ber 7-8. This event will include elec- Shabbat program. On Sunday, Novem- our programs, please contact me at commitment is based exclusively on Florida Region at FallCon for a week- tions for the Spring Term Or Shemesh ber 10, our older students will put the 239.433.0201 or [email protected]. reason, we cannot predict how it willend of great friends, Jewish enrichment Board. finishing touches on their tallitot and be affected by the variables of and life. a whole lot of fun! FallCon takes To register for these great events Thus we find with Ishmael, thatplace as the weekend of November 15-17. and to learn more about local program- Read the current and recent issues of L’CHAYIM soon as his inheritance was affected byIt is not too late to sign up. Register at ming, email me at jesszimmerman@ Isaac’s birth, his behavior deterioratedbit.ly/nfrfallcon19. .org. online at www.JewishFederationLCC.org. and G-d commanded Abraham to listen to Sara when she asked that Ishmael be sent away. 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Commemoration in the importance of commemoration, as do ceive the GenShoah e-newsletter, GENERATIONS OF THE SHOAH ballroom at Saint John all Holocaust museums. We are fortu- email [email protected]. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA the Evangelist Catholic nate that in this community the Cath- Recently, at a 9/11 commemora- th (239) 963-9347 Church, 625 111 Ave. N., olic-Jewish Dialogue and other groups tion, I was introduced to the poem Naples. Another Holo- sponsor a commemoration of the an- “The Voices Live,” written by Andrew Commemoration and celebration: caust commemoration, isn’t it enough niversary of Kristallnacht, and that Motion for a September 11 memorial Join GenShoah for both already? I don’t know when there will Catholics join with Jews and others to service held at Westminster Abbey to Ida Margolis ever be enough commemorations. commemorate this day as a reminder to remember British victims of the New It’s wonderful to have something to Perhaps there needs to be six million combat neo-Nazism and bigotry today York attacks. In keeping with the topic celebrate, something to feel good commemorations, or perhaps 40 mil- and to make certain that rights of all of commemoration, I would like to about, to enjoy with family and friends. lion commemorations for the civilians people are protected. share this poem: It is so exciting that in Naples there is killed. And we must commemorate the At the Kristallnacht Commemora- The voices live which are the voices a new Holocaust Museum & Cohen military heroes who gave their lives for tion this year there will be an introduc- lost: Education Center. It is such a joy that freedom. My point is that while thank- tion to a special project known as “But- we hear them and we answer, or we try, each December so many members of fully there is a time to laugh, there terflies of Hope and Remembrance.” but words are nervous when you need GenShoah come in friendship to join must also be a time to weep, a time to Throughout 2020, GenShoah, the Ho- them most others at the annual pot luck. But there commemorate, and a time to remem- locaust Museum and many community and shatter, stop or dully slide away are times for commemoration, rather ber. And remembering serves many groups will commemorate the 75th an- so everything they mean to summon up than celebration. Times when we need purposes that most people could eas- niversary of the end of WWII and the is always just too far, just out of reach, to stop and remember, a time to memo- ily list. That list would likely include liberation of the Nazi concentration unless our memories give time the slip PJ LIBRARY RADIO LIVE! rialize a person, an event or sacrifices the importance of recalling histori- camps through this project. It will in- and learn the lessons that heart- made. There is a time to weep and a cal events and people, understanding clude programs that will be of great wisdoms teach time to laugh. Whether one remembers where we have been; and that to under- interest and very inspirational, and tell of how in grief we find a way to keep these words from Ecclesiastes or even stand where we are going in the future, stories with which many people may the dead beside us as our time goes on - from Pete Seeger or the Byrds, many one needs a foundation of the past. have been unfamiliar. More details will invisible and silent, but the deep people see the wisdom in them. Both the Holocaust Museum and be announced soon. foundations of ourselves, our corner- Join us on Sunday, November our GenShoah, which is an affinity For more information about Gen- stone 17 at 2:30 p.m. for the Kristallnacht group of the museum, recognize the Shoah SWFL, its mission and to re-

Humane Letters Honoris life for all. it with you, our supporters, members, JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY Causa for her vision and On Sunday, January 12 in the Da- fans, friends and future followers. The Now PJ library families can listen to Jewish kids OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA leadership throughout vid G. Willens Community Room of the very reason we exist is because of your (239) 566-1771 her life to expand knowl- Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, encouragement and reflections. We are music — anytime, anywhere. edge and enrich collec- our celebration of Florida Jewish His- happy to see that what we do really and Plan it! Calendar it! See you there! tive historic memory. Marcia Jo has tory Month continues with a premiere truly matters to our local Jewish and Introducing PJLibraryRadio.com, an online Marina Berkovich been a trailblazer in the American and of film 11 in the Southwest Florida non-Jewish communities. We thank streaming radio station with more than 2,000 songs What does it take to make an emerg- Floridian Jewish communities, serving Jewish Pioneers film series. The film, you for your generous support. ing Jewish organization thrive and fit national, state and local organizations. Irv Berzon, Engineering the Future, from hundreds of artists across the globe. All JHSSWF films are locally pro- the needs of the diverse, yet very in- From 1984 to 1992, Marcia Jo trav- is about a long-time Naples resident duced using local resources and exper- Music is available 24/7 with special music blocks terconnected, Jewish horizon of South- eled 250,000 miles throughout Florida, whose civil engineering efforts made tise. Please make an effort to support for Shabbat, Holiday and Bedtime. west Florida? That is the million-dollar conducting grassroots research and re- our living here resemble paradise. our projects. Contact us for sponsor- question we are asked often enough to trieving the state’s hidden, 250+ year On Thursday, February 6, we pres- ship opportunities, become a member, know it is on the minds of many. Jewish history, resulting in a major ar- ent a premiere of film 12 in the South- renew or donate. • Listen to the music online This season we are, once again, chive and the MOSAIC: Jewish Life in west Florida Jewish Pioneers film se- Membership in The Jewish His- bringing to our local Southwest Florid- Florida exhibit that traveled to 13 cities ries, Florence Hertzman, By the Pier, torical Society of Southwest Florida is • Download the free app on ITunes, Google Play ians, programs tailored with SWFL and from 1990 through 1994. about a Canadian-Jewish family in Old open to anyone who is interested in our or Tune In Radio the local community at the center. In 1995, under her direction and Naples. mission of local Jewish history preser- We will celebrate Florida Jew- planning, this project evolved into the On Monday, March 23, we will vation. ish History Month in January with the Jewish Museum of Florida on Miami celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Here’s how to reach us: woman whose work is why we have Beach, housed in two adjacent restored Jewish Historical Society of Southwest The Jewish Historical Society this remarkable month-long celebration former synagogues, on the National Florida by re-introducing Naples May- of Southwest Florida to begin with. On Monday, January 6, Register of Historic Places. or Bill Barnett as our guest of honor 8805 Tamiami Trail North, Marcia Jo Zerivitz, L.H.D., Founding Marcia Jo initiated the legisla- at the Celebration Event at the Hilton Suite # 255, Naples FL 34108 Executive Director, Jewish Museum of tion for both Florida Jewish History Naples, and premiering a documentary 833.547.7935 (833.JHS.SWFL) Florida-FIU, will be our guest speaker Month (FJHM) each January, and Jew- film about his life and achievements. www.jhsswf.org ~ [email protected] it the Naples Daily News Community ish American Heritage Month (JAHM) It has been a very interesting jour- Virtual Museum of SWFL Room. In 2016, Florida International each May, to increase awareness of the ney through time and we are very for- Jewish History http:// University awarded her a Doctor of contributions of Jews to the quality of tunate and honored to be able to share jewishhistorysouthwestflorida.org/ L'CHAYIM NOVEMBER 2019 34 Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties TEMPLE NEWS

Simchat Torah so special. Fulmer. There will be no classes on memoration in Naples on Sunday, No- BAT YAM TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS On Friday, Novem- November 30 due to the Thanksgiving vember 17 at 2:30 p.m. at which Rabbi Sanibel ber 1, Rabbi and Vickie weekend. Jewish current events begins Fuchs will be a guest speaker. The st (732) 780-2016 Fuchs will be in Colum- at 11:30 a.m. led by Leonard Minsky. event is to commemorate the 81 an- bia, Maryland, for the Vickie Fuchs is coordinator of pro- niversary of Kristallnacht and will take www.batyam.org 50th anniversary celebra- gramming for Adult Education. place in the ballroom at Saint John the tion of Temple Isaiah. Twelve of Ellen Feingold’s paint- Evangelist Catholic Church, 625 111th For the New Year 5780, the intense Rabbi Fuchs was the congregation’s ings of the sand, sea and sky of Sanibel Avenue North, Naples. It is sponsored period of observance from Selichot first full-time rabbi and helped it grow. will be on exhibit during November in by the Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of to Simchat Torah is behind us. Many As of Saturday, November 2, Adult Fellowship Hall of the Sanibel Con- Collier County and is open to the com- thanks to Rabbi Stephen Fuchs and Education classes will commence for gregational UCC as part of exhibitions munity. Cantor Murray Simon for leading us the season. Because Rabbi Fuchs will by the Sanibel-Captiva Art League, of We extend best wishes for a through the liturgy and complexities. be in Maryland for the weekend, the which she is a member. Although Ellen healthy and peaceful New Year to all of Thanks to Vickie and Rabbi Fuchs for Israeli film Footnote will be presented has been painting in oils and pastels for our Temple Bat Yam family and friends opening their home for Selichot discus- from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. on November many years, this exhibition will be her whether in Southwest Florida or else- sion. Appreciation also goes to Michael 2. Customarily on Saturday mornings, first. where in the U.S. We look forward to Samet and Elissa Karasin-Samet for Rabbi Fuchs teaches Hebrew reading The first Wednesday of the month having everyone together again at Bat hosting Tashlich on the beach and the from 9:00 to 9:30 p.m. From 9:30 to in season, beginning November 6, at Yam very soon. delicious luncheon that followed. Ku- 10:30 a.m., Rabbi Fuchs offers com- 7:00 p.m., will be the Grief Support Bat Yam services and classes are dos to Alan Lessack, Nancy Morrison mentary related to the Bible. At 10:30 meeting held in the library (second held in Fellowship Hall (second floor – and June Rosner for talking about their a.m., a congregant or guest speaks on a floor) of the Sanibel Congregational stairs or elevator) on the campus of the lives and connection to Judaism during topic of interest. On November 9, Par- UCC. This gathering of those in need Sanibel Congregational UCC at 2050 the Yom Kippur congregant hour. The vis Sadighi will speak about the origins of a safe space to discuss their feelings Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. Members Break-the-Fast was capably organized of the Muslim religion. Dr. Ellen Fein- from loss is open to the community. of the community, guests and visitors by Esta Berger. Thanks to those who gold will discuss infertility on Novem- Questions may be addressed to Ellen are always welcome to join with con- helped construct the Bat Yam version ber 16. The topic on November 23 is Feingold at 302.345.7187. gregants. of a sukkah for Sukkot and also made “Emma Lazarus” presented by Barry There will be a Kristallnacht Com-

Thursday, November 7 at class students and our hardy seniors all the natural world, the work of the Cre- TEMPLE BETH EL 1:00 p.m. pitching in for a common goal: to cre- ator, as well as the life-support system Fort Myers It takes a TBE village ate and beautify an eco-friendly pre- for the world. So you see, it takes an (239) 433-0018 to create the Temple Beth serve. intergenerational village, folks willing El Preserve on our back There are way too many hardwork- to invest in sweat equity to perform a www.templebethel.com five acres. Start with a ing people responsible for planning mitzvah. A huge todah rabah to every- bagel and a shmear from this major event to list here, yet three one who was involved. Tot Shabbat attendees engaged in a sur- the Men’s Club. Throw in Mother people deserve recognition for their Our next book club discussions are prise make-and-take activity recently, Nature’s hot and humid weather, add extraordinary efforts: Michelle Labo- The by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin SHALOM LIFE CENTER making challah babies. As adorable as some fire ants and flying insects, and da, Fabian Ruiz and Karen Kagan. Fi- on Wednesday, November 6, and My Fort Myers they are inedible, challah babies were don’t overlook those stubborn roots nally, we absolutely must mention and Mother’s Son by David Hirshberg on (239) 218-3433 created from stuffed, braided knee- and rocks wherever a hole needed to be profusely thank Wil Revehl, his wife Wednesday, December 4. All are wel- high hosiery, with googly eyes, a pom- dug. Add dozens of motivated volun- and their fantastic group, OneTree. come at 2:45 p.m. in the library. www.shalomlifecenter.org pom nose and a felt mouth. Boys and teers, from toddlers to seniors. Wield Org, for donating the trees. OneTree’s Current Events group: Thursdays girls carried their challah babies in a a shovel, schlep saplings, push wheel- mission is to plant as many trees as hu- at 10:00 a.m.; Adult Hebrew: Tues-As we celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s im- blanket, named their baby and learned barrows full of mulch, spread masses of manly possible, to counter deforesta- days at 5:30 p.m.; Jewish Francophoneportant that we not turn a blind eye to a challah baby song. Meaningful and cardboard and do anything else to help. tion and urban sprawl. Will’s corps of group for fluent French speakers: sec-the hunger and poverty that still plague fun, Tot Shabbat is the first Friday of Mix well and you have the historic volunteers worked side by side with us. ond Wednesday of each month at noon;our world. Our Jewish value of tzeda- each month at 6:00 p.m., followed by a grand tree planting at Temple Beth El, All told, 180 of the needed 300 trees Jewish Hispanophone group for fluentkah is similar to American traditions potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. which took place on a Sunday in Sep- were planted, watered and mulched on Spanish speakers: third Wednesday of on Thanksgiving when many people Schmoovies – pot luck dinners and tember. Gallons of cold drinking water that day. Two additional planting ses- each month at noon; Lunch & Learnare inspired to help out those less movies – begin Wednesday, November provided some relief. Unending salty sions showed that good things come in at Starz Restaurant: third Thursday offortunate. As an expression of appre- 6 with the movie Defiance. A 6:00 p.m. snacks replenished lost electrolytes. threes: three planting days to plant over each month at noon. For more informa-ciation for the basic necessities, many wine and cheese schmooze will be fol- Homemade coffee cake was eagerly 300 trees, just in time for Rosh Hasha- tion, call the office at 239.433.0018. are moved on Thanksgiving to donate lowed by dinner and the movie. devoured by hungry volunteers. It was nah. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Need a break from, well, every- heartwarming to see adults, little kids As one of Rabbi Luna’s sermons thing? Take a chance in our game of with their plastic beach sand shovels, reminded us, trees are very much a part chance: Sisterhood presents Bingo on religious school students, confirmation of Jewish tradition. Trees symbolize

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10:00 a.m. to noon, Bring your favorite coffee or drink or teach a beginning reading Hebrew TEMPLE JUDEA Chaverot will hold its we’ll provide the coffee and something class Fort Myers membership brunch at sweet, while learning and discussing All the classes will run for six (239) 433-0201 the home of Jodi Gos- topics of current interest. weeks. Call the synagogue office to -en flam. This annual event Young families will not want to roll in the classes. There is no charge www.tjswfl.org recognizes current mem- miss Tot Shabbat on Friday, November to attend. bers and welcomes new 8 at 5:00 p.m. There is always a fun Rabbi Sack’s monthly lunchtime Chaverot, the Sisterhood of Temple Ju- and prospective members. Not only activity included with the musical and Torah study begins on Thursday, No- dea, is sponsoring some special events do we welcome everyone’s support, entertaining services designed for tod- vember 7 at noon at the offices of -My in the next couple of months. we welcome their friendship and par- dlers and preschoolers. ers & Brettholz. There is no cost to On Tuesday, October 29, Chaverot ticipation. There is no cost to attend. Rabbi Sack’s Introduction to Ju- attend and all levels of Jewish back- will hold its first Rosh Chodesh event RSVP by calling the synagogue office daism class continues. The class is for ground are welcome. of 5780 at 6:00 p.m. at the home of or by sending an email to the above anyone wanting to learn more about Our monthly service of meals at Leni Sack. Rosh Chodesh is a mi- address. Judaism and is a prerequisite for those the Salvation Army’s Meals with Com- nor holiday that has long been con- Chaverot is very proud to co-spon- considering conversion. Participants passion continues. Meals are served on sidered a special holiday for women. sor with Temple Judea a special pro- learn about beliefs and prayer, Shab- Monday evenings, and volunteers are The women of Temple Judea celebrate gram on Saturday morning, December bat, holidays and dietary laws, ethics needed for November and December. Rosh Chodesh monthly at the home 7. Lesley Sachs, from Women of the and values, and history and modern To volunteer, email lindaidelson@ of different Chaverot members. At the Wall, will give the D’var Torah during communities. Contact Rabbi Sack for gmail.com. October program, attendees will learn Shabbat services. Her talk is entitled more information. Regular scheduled events: about “Cycle Forward,” a drive to “The Cracks in the Wall Let the Light Adult Education classes begin on • Friday evening Shabbat services provide menstrual products to women In: The Battle for Equal Rights at the Monday, October 28: at 6:30 p.m., preceded each week who need them and can’t afford them. Western Wall.” For 30 years, Women • Starting at 6:15 p.m., Rabbi Mi- with a wine and cheese reception Chaverot is joining with members of of the Wall has been waging the battle chael Schorin, Gulf Hospital starting at 6:15 p.m. Temple Beth El to donate these prod- to achieve gender equality at the most Chaplain, will teach a class on • Saturday morning Shabbat servic- ucts to food pantries around Lee Coun- sacred Jewish site. Lesley is an excel- Pirke Avot es at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Kid- ty, including the Jewish Federation’s lent speaker and will give a history of • At 7:15 p.m., Rabbi Sack will teach dush luncheon food pantry. To RSVP, call the syna- this group, as well as the progress that a class based on the book, The • Morning minyan every Monday at gogue office or email tjchaverotfort- has been made and what they still hope Holy Fire: The Teachings of Rabbi 9:00 a.m. [email protected]. There is no cost to for the future. Kalonymus Kalman Shapira, the • The Rabbi’s Monthly Torah Study, attend. Dinner will be provided and at- Chaverot will also begin a monthly Rebbe of the Warsaw Ghetto by the first Thursday of every month tendees are asked to bring a menstrual program of “Lattes and Learning” on Nehemia Polen at noon at the offices of Myers & product to donate. Wednesday, December 11 at 10:30 • Also, at 7:15 p.m., Tab Scribner, Brettholz On Sunday, November 10 from a.m. in the synagogue social hall. Director of Lifelong Learning, will

food or volunteer at soup of Thanksgiving with gratitude for portunity to share our joyful, musical SHALOM LIFE CENTER kitchens and organiza- all our many blessings including the and meaningful Shalom Life Center Fort Myers tions that fight hunger. greatest blessing of all, our ability to with you. We express our gratitude by (239) 218-3433 At Shalom Life Cen- share with others! In 5780, let’s give promising to bring even more innova- ter, we collect non-per- thanks and give back to those who are tive, creative, inspirational and excit- www.shalomlifecenter.org ishable foods to help the less fortunate. Come and bring your ing programs, special events, concerts, needy in Southwest Flor- leftovers for our pot luck dinner and, guest speakers and services in 5780! As we celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s im- ida. We have been currently focusing this year, when you shop for your own For more information, visit our website portant that we not turn a blind eye to on the needs of people in the Bahamas family make sure you purchase a little at www.shalomlifecenter.org, email us the hunger and poverty that still plague who have been suffering greatly as a extra for those in need. Together, we at [email protected] or call our world. Our Jewish value of tzeda- result of Hurricane Dorian. can make a BIG difference in the lives 239.218.3433. Remember to RSVP for kah is similar to American traditions This year we invite the entire com- of needy families. It’s a mitzvah! our Post Thanksgiving Pot Luck Shab- on Thanksgiving when many people munity to join us on Friday, Novem- Thank you for giving us an op- bat Dinner and food drive. are inspired to help out those less ber 29 at 6:30 p.m. for our annual Post fortunate. As an expression of appre- Thanksgiving Pot Luck Shabbat Din- ciation for the basic necessities, many ner followed by services at 7:30 p.m. are moved on Thanksgiving to donate Let’s celebrate the American holiday

Of course, the art TEMPLE BETH SHALOM show, as exciting as it is, Cape Coral is not the only thing go- (239) 772-4555 ing on at Temple Beth Shalom. High Holy Day www.templebethshalomcc.org services were beautiful, with our fabulous choir Jewish art will be on display at Temple once again outdoing themselves, our Beth Shalom from November 4 until Sukkot dinner under the stars was deli- December 2. The themes for this judged cious, and bowling is in full swing. show must be Jewish and can have any- Looking forward, we will have an thing to do with Jewish life or history, excursion to the Holocaust Museum or tikkun olam (repairing the world). in Naples on November 14, a South These themes might include social jus- American Dinner Party on December tice, environment, caring, etc. The en- 7, the Honoree Gala on January 19, and try fee for artists is $15 and each artist Fashion on a Dime on February 23. In may submit up to three pieces of art per between, there will be Hanukkah fes- entry fee. tivities, mahjong, weekly Torah study, There will be an open reception brown bag lunches, etc. on Sunday, November 10 from 3:00 Our religious school has been to- to 6:00 pm., and the artwork will be tally revamped and is off to a great on display and available for purchase. start. Our Friday night Kabbalat Shab- For more information about the show, bat services start at 7:30 p.m. We hope please email Denise Simenauer at dior to see you there. [email protected].

Events – is limited to 15 TEMPLE SHALOM people. No cost. Led by Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands Rabbi Agin. (941) 625-2116 • Sunday, November 17 – Music concert led by www.templeshalomfl.com David Sommer – High School a cappella group. Many wonderful programs are taking • “Old Bags” lunch – Joint fundrais- off at the temple during November. er with the women of St. Vincent’s • Join us for Lunch and Meet the and Temple Shalom. Author with Marcia Rudin talk- For information about other pro- ing about her book Flower Toward grams and activities, call the temple of- the Sun. There is no charge for the fice at 941.625.2116. lunch sponsored by the Lesleigh Temple Shalom is Charlotte Coun- and Sylvia Hershkowitz Memorial ty’s only Reform Congregation and is Fund. the Center for Jewish Life that is open • Yiddish 101 with Al Lubiner. to all. All Temple Shalom programs • Lunch & Learn – Jewish Current and events are self-funded. L'CHAYIM NOVEMBER 2019 36 Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties

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