May-June 2018 Voices Which Echo Across Time Last Month, I Opened a New Chapter in My Work As the Executive Director of JFNH

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PAGE 2 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 Voices Which Echo Across Time Last month, I opened a new chapter in my work as the Executive Director of JFNH. My first spring season filled to Melanie Zalman the brim with festive Passover gatherings, McDonald Yom HaShoah and Yom Hazikaron re- Executive membrances, and on the horizon, Yom Haatzmaut! Warm invitations brought Director me to homes and synagogues in Nashua, Peterborough, Portsmouth, Stratham, the shul together for the afikomen -- what Concord, Hanover, and Keene. April felt could be better? I only wished there was like an echo in my heart -- between gen- something similar when I was a child. erations, throughout history, into the fu- My son (almost 7) was ready and “tuned ture. I’d like to share some of these expe- in” for Pesach, which made the whole riences as a means of celebrating so much holiday more exciting! of what makes Jewish life in New Hamp- We attended two seders as a family, shire so spectacular! and we all enjoyed all parts of each one. On March 24, I had been invited to be Each Haggadah was different, each host an honored guest at Kol Ha’Emek (the family shared different traditions, and Upper Valley Jewish Community) in Ha- both were filled with laughter, song, and nover. A committee of lay leaders had the most delicious KFP (kosher for Pass- L-R: Zikaron BaSalon hostess Pat Kalik, Jeremy Love, Mia Grace (daughter of spent many months organizing a siyum over) delights I had tasted in years. Liv- Margot Schrader), Margot Schrader (daughter of Bodo Schrader), Bodo Schrader (rededication ceremony) in partnership ing far away from my family, it was espe- (Holocaust survivor), Noam Wolf (JFNH Shlicha), and Melanie Zalman McDonald with Dartmouth College Hillel for a Me- cially important to have warm and wel- (JFNH Executive Director). morial Scroll (scroll #1397). This scroll is coming places to gather for Pesach -- and there were embraces, there were photo- Israelis and for those of us who want to one of the nearly 1,600 Torah scrolls that this year was indeed just that. graphs of loved ones lost. This weekend, better acknowledge these sacrifices. were collected and safeguarded by the As a result of my close working rela- another such event is taking place in a Today, as I cleaned through some files, I staff at the Jewish Museum in Prague tionship and friendship with Noam Wolf, living room in Stratham, where 40 people came upon a note I had written after the during the Second World War. I had nev- there are two other important days that will gather to listen, engage, and remem- event in Hanover. I had come across a er been to such an event and accepted the had a deeper meaning this year. Yom ber. No doubt we will expand this model passage in the Etz Hayim: Torah and invitation without hesitation. I was hon- Hashoah (Worldwide Holocaust Re- for next year and make efforts to create Commentary chumash during the scroll ored to attend and arrived early on a membrance Day, a National Memorial more Zikaron BaSalon experiences across rededication that had resonated with me. bright Saturday morning to the light- Day in Israel) and Yom Hazikaron (a the state. As I read it again, it made me reflect, with filled sanctuary, which in time filled with Memorial Day in Israel for the Fallen Today as I write this column, it is equal parts joy and sadness, on all of the well over 100 congregants and guests. Soldiers of Israel and Victims of Terror- Yom Hazikaron, and all over the world, ways I had engaged in these experiences There was a feeling of hope, of accom- ism). I have always marked these days in Israelis are remembering fallen soldiers this month -- Jewish and human, tradi- plishment, of honoring those who es- my calendar, attended related events of Israel and victims of terror attacks. tional and progressive, brand new and fa- caped the atrocities of the war in the nearby, and done my part to observe Again, I have acknowledged the date, miliar. I offer it to all of you as a reminder place where this scroll had once belonged these remembrances. However, this year, but always felt a distance without a that so much more unites us than divides (Brno, Czech Republic). both have greater meaning. name of my own to remember. The day us. As diverse and different as our com- The service was beautiful: singing, in- Noam and I worked to initiate Zikaron has become incredibly personal this munities are (orthodox/reconstructionist, tergenerational participation, and even a BaSalon (Hebrew for “memories in the year as I think about Noam’s family. rabbi-led/lay-led, Jewish/interfaith), Torah presentation by the sofer (scribe) who living room”). In Israel, this is an annual Her father, a brigadier general of the is the thread that binds us, and communi- had worked so skillfully to restore the event that takes place on Israeli Holo- IDF, her brother Roey who was wound- ty is the light that fills our hearts. scroll and all of its parts (think Hebrew caust Memorial Day in living rooms ed and lost part of his hand during an We blend our voices and hearts; calligraphy, wood-turning, silver inlay, around the country. The idea was born attack in Gaza, and now her 18-year- We link ourselves to generations of our parchment restoration). As I sat in the from the understanding that the connec- old brother Amit, who has just entered people, second row, I could see a clerestory win- tion between today's society and the the army and will likely be in harm’s Through the ages and across many dow above, the sun hitting a cluster of memories of the Holocaust has signifi- way. I think about Iris, Noam’s mother, lands. white birch trees with a special Shabbat cantly deteriorated. April 12 was our first whose heart aches for her sons. And I As they prayed the words which we are glow. It was magical! such event, which took place at a private think about all of the people in Noam’s about to hear and utter, Later in the month, I had occasion to home in Manchester. The experience was world who have been lost, wounded, or They bequeathed to us their thoughts, participate in three Passover seders. The bittersweet, beautiful, painful, emotion- forever changed as a result of their ser- their hopes, their faith. first was a “mock seder” organized by my al, and incredibly personal. Twenty-two vice to Israel. The loss and worry is These ancient words, now enshrined in home congregation of Ahavas Achim in attendees gathered in a living room to palpable, and knowing Noam and her our worship, Keene. Together, parents and their young hear personal testimony from a Holo- family has removed the distance I once Stir our souls anew and incite us again -- children gathered to experience an open caust survivor and his daughter (see the felt and put faces to this solemn re- To add our voices to those which echo seder with fun activities to help the chil- Volunteer Spotlight on page 9). membrance. It is my hope that next across time, dren understand the Passover story With Noam’s help, gentle facilitation, year, Noam can lead us in recognizing As we have risen to be summoned -- and through song and conversation. Watch- and musical interludes, we were able to Yom Hazikaron for New Hampshire’s to respond. ing the little faces with noses turned up make meaningful personal connections as they caught a whiff of the horserad- to this survivor’s story in a way that we See what’s happening in the community at www.jewishnh.org ish, seeing the big smiles as they searched will #NeverForget. There was poetry,

Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 3 Tuesday, May 1 Combatants for Peace Friday, May 11 the temple, bring a non-dairy side to share! All 6:30-8:30 PM, Portsmouth Public Library, Levenson welcome at no charge. For more information, please Combatants for Peace Family Shabbat & Speaker Room, 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth contact: [email protected] or the Temple 6-8 PM, Manchester Public Library, 405 Pine St., 6 PM, Temple Israel, Manchester See listing above for May 1. Office at 742-3976. Manchester Melanie Zalman McDonald, Executive Director of If you yearn for peace in the Middle East but don't Hadassah Chapter Meeting JFNH, will speak, followed by dinner and speed Saturday, June 2 believe it can happen in your lifetime, consider coming 7 PM, 1400 Front Street, Manchester schmoozing. Reservations are required by May 4: Breakfast with the Rabbi & Torah Study to one of three public presentations by Palestinian The guest speaker will be the JFNH Shlicha, Noam call Christine at 622-6171 or office@ 9:30 AM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester Jamel Qassas and Israeli Netta Hazan, ex-fighters Wolf. More information: Michele Bank at michele. templeisraelmht.org. More information: 669-5650. [email protected] or 488-5657. from opposite sides of the conflict who not only believe Saturday, May 19 Sunday, June 3 that peace is possible -- they're modeling what it looks Friday, May 4 like. They are members of Combatants for Peace, a Jewish Women in Opera Schmooze (@TI) N' Schmear (@ Bagel Cafe) Interfaith Pulpit Exchange With Pastor Eric 5:30 PM, Temple Israel Dover grassroots organization founded on the conviction that 9:30 AM, Temple Israel, Manchester Jackson Please join us for a phenomenal event featuring the cycle of violence will end when Israelis and Reservations are not required. More information: 7:15 PM, Temple Israel, Manchester Elena Snow, opera and cantorial student. In addition Palestinians join forces to oppose what the 622-6171 or [email protected]. Reservations are not required. More information: to a pot-luck dairy dinner (blintzes provided by the Combatants consider their common enemy: the Jewish Cemetery Association of North 622-6171 or [email protected]. temple), Elena will tell us about Jewish women in occupation. The organization's groundbreaking work America opera and delight us with her singing of parts of has earned its founders a nomination for the 2018 Saturday, May 5 Congregation Shaarei Tefillah, Newton, MA those operas. Don’t miss this event! All welcome at Nobel Peace Prize. More information: Joel Berman, Chai Rollers Casino Night The theme is "Bringing Jewish Cemeteries Into the no charge. For more information please contact: [email protected]. 7:30 PM, Temple Israel Portsmouth 21st Century." This event runs from June 3 to June [email protected] or the Temple Office at A fun and social evening of drinks, appetizers, 6. All meals are included; dietary laws observed. Wednesday, May 2 742-3976. music, and gaming. For tickets or more information, Free shuttle service daily from the hotel to the shul Combatants for Peace contact the temple office at 436-5301, or email Monday, May 21 and back provided at no charge. More information 6:30-8:30 PM, Concord Universalist Unitarian Church, [email protected]. A Journey to Israel: Opportunities for Teens and to register: www.jcana.org or call Lisa 274 Pleasant St., Concord Berenson, (617) 244-6509, ext. 261. See listing above for May 1. Wine and Beer Tasting, Silent Auction, and and Young Adults Wine Bottle Raffle 7 PM, JFNH Office, Manchester or remotely via Friday, June 8 “A Child's View of the Holocaust” Dance 7:30 PM, Etz Hayim Synagogue GoToMeeting video conference Performance “Second Friday” With Musical Guest Shira Taste a curated selection of wines, beers from Teens, parents, and grandparents are welcome to Nafshi 7 PM, Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry Kelsen Brewing Company, and appetizers and join us live at the JFNH offices, or online via a "A Child's View of the Holocaust" is a ballet based on 6:15 PM, Temple Israel Portsmouth desserts from Amphora Restaurant in Derry. $25 dedicated video learning line to enjoy an interactive Share a Musical Kabbalat Shabbat service with special the Holocaust and is presented by the New England in advance, $30 at the door. For more information, presentation by Shlicha Noam Wolf about a variety of Dance Ensemble ("NEDE"). The event is open to all guest musician Cantor Shira Nafshi. More information: visit www.etzhayim.org or email medrek9352@ opportunities for teens and young adults looking to 436-5301 or [email protected]. members of the public (11 years and older) at no cost. aol.com. plan trips to Israel. More information and to register, The dance is a powerful and moving drama that in person or online: 627-7679 or [email protected]. Sunday, June 10 recognizes the atrocities that occurred in Nazi Sunday, May 6 This is a free event. Israeli Dance Party For All Germany between 1939 and 1945. Additional Southern NH Jewish Men's Club Breakfast 3–5 PM, Temple Israel, Portsmouth information can be found at www.nede.org. The ballet 9:30 AM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua Friday, May 25 As part of the Israel at 70 Celebration, join with is approximately 35 minutes long and will be followed This will be a schmooze breakfast and will also Brotherhood-Sisterhood Shabbat Service friends from across the state for an afternoon of by a short discussion session with light refreshments. serve as our annual meeting and elections for the 7 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester traditional Israeli dancing on the Seacoast with Thursday, May 3 Men's Club board. The cost for breakfast is $8 for More information: 669-5650. seasoned professionals Eli and Aimee Levy with help Men's Club members and $12 for nonmembers. from Shlicha Noam Wolf! We will dance the hora and Chabad Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting We look forward to seeing you all as we say Saturday, May 26 6 PM, 1234 River Rd., Manchester Temple B'Nai Israel's “We Care” Committee other traditional dances such as "Mayim," "Od Lo goodbye for the summer! For more information, or Ahavti Dai," and many more! Whether you are a Join Chabad on Lag B'Omer, to celebrate the opening to RSVP: [email protected]. Presents an Evening of Doo Wop to Benefit of the new Chabad Center for Jewish Life. BBQ buffet Camp Resilience in Gilford novice or an expert, you will be kicking up your heels Interfaith Pulpit Exchange With Rabbi Gary for sure! Traditional Israeli snacks will be provided, dinner, live music, activities for the kids! This event is 7:45 PM, Inter-Lakes High School auditorium, Route Atkins and all ages are welcome. More information and to free. RSVP to [email protected]. 25, Meredith 10 AM, Brookside Congregational Church 2013 Elm register: 627-7679 or [email protected]. This event Interfaith Women NH Presents “Ramadan: The performers will be The Bel Airs and Lee Lewis and Street, Manchester is free, but donations are welcome. Blessed Month of Islam” Reservations are not required. the All Stars, singing songs from the 50s and 60s. All 6 PM check in, 6:30 PM program begins, The Islamic proceeds benefit Camp Resilience, a program for Friday, June 15 Society of NH, 373 So. Willow St. D2-3 in Manchester Thursday, May 10 wounded warriors. Tickets are $27.50 each and Kabbalat Shabbat Service With Special (2nd floor, next to Manchester Buffet) Brotherhood Spring Concert and Dinner include complimentary refreshments (serving at 7 Guest Noam Wolf, New Hampshire’s Shlicha Interfaith Women NH invites all women to come learn 6 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester PM). For more information and to purchase tickets: 6:15 PM, Temple Israel Portsmouth with our neighbors at the mosque. The first presenter Advanced reservations required to office@taynh. www.tbinh.org. More information: 436-5301 or templeoffice@ will be Imam Sherif Shabaka, who will speak about org or 669-5650. Monday, May 28 templeisraelnh.org. the significance of Ramadan and introduce the local Art Class & Social mosque. The other presenters will speak about the Cemetery Memorial Day Service Saturday, June 16 7 PM, Temple Israel Portsmouth practice of Ramadan in the home and the importance 5 PM, Manchester Hebrew Cemetery Chapel, Beech Join us for art classes, wine, and socializing. Shabbat Services With Special Guest of charity ( ) during Ramadan. Reception and Street, Manchester sadaqa Project ideas include making mezuzahs, beaded Shlicha Noam Wolf time for conversation to follow. For more information yarmulkes, calligraphy, and Kiddush cups. To Thursday, May 31 9:30 AM, Temple Israel Portsmouth and to register: [email protected] or reserve a spot or for more information, contact Art Class & Social Noam will share her personal story. Please join us for 315-9386. The Mosque is handicapped accessible. Kiddush lunch afterwards. For more information, please Tobey Harmon at [email protected]. 7 PM, Temple Israel Portsmouth contact Helen Hanan: [email protected]. Join us for art classes, wine, and socializing. Project ideas include making mezuzahs, beaded yarmulkes, Thursday, June 21 calligraphy, and Kiddush cups. To reserve a spot or for HeBrew Happy Hour Keeping you connected more information, contact Tobey Harmon at 5:30 PM, Location to be determined [email protected]. Reservations are not required. More information: 622- NEWS Friday, June 1 6171 or [email protected]. e BBQ and Barechu Friday, June 22 6 PM, Temple Israel Dover Farewell Shabbat With Israeli Consul jewishnh.org Help us kick off the summer with our annual BBQ and General to New England Barechu! Kosher hotdogs and hamburgers provided by 7 PM, Temple Beth Jacob, Concord

PAGE 4 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 Join us for a special Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Robin Nafshi to honor and bid farewell to outgoing Friday, June 29 Israeli Consul General to New England Yehuda Yaakov. Sounds in the Sanctuary Afternoon Concert Shlicha Noam Wolf will close the service with the 5 PM, Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, Bethlehem singing of "Hatikvah," with an oneg to follow. No Matthew Odell will perform on piano. A light registration required. More information: 228-8581. reception follows the concert. Tickets: $12 BHC Events For Our Youth Saturday, June 23 members, $15 nonmembers. Five-Concert season Saturday, May 5 Noam Wolf, food and fun for all ages! No pass: $50 BHC members, $65 nonmembers. More registration required. This event is free. More Rabbi Sam’s Retirement Service and information: 869-5465 or www. Junior Congregation information: 883-8184. Luncheon bethlehemsynagogue.org. 10 AM, Temple Israel, Manchester Reservations are not required. More information: Friday, May 18 10:30 AM, Temple Israel Dover Pre-4th of July Annual Shabbat Rabbi Sam Seicol will be retiring from 622-6171 or [email protected]. PJ Library Tot Shabbat With Milk and 7 PM, Wagon Hill Park, Rt. 4, Durham congregational service this June. Please join us for Cookie Oneg Join us as we celebrate Shabbat with sparklers! Sunday, May 6 his final morning Shabbat Service at Temple Israel 6 PM, Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry This pre 4th of July service is an exciting annual PJ Library Lag B'Omer Sing-Along & Dover, followed by a luncheon celebrating his many A PJ Library program in collaboration from Etz tradition, and we will have a full Shabbat service. All S’mores Hayim Synagogue. There will be a craft with PJ years of service and amazing work. All welcome at 2 PM, Camp Young Judaea, 9 Camp Rd., Amherst welcome at no charge. For more information, Library Coordinator Allyson Guertin, Book Bubbe no charge. For more information, please contact: Families with children 6 months–8 yrs. old are please contact: [email protected] or the Leslie will read a Shabbat story, and the Family [email protected] or the Temple Office at invited to celebrate Lag B'Omer with crafts, Temple Office at 742-3976. Friendly Shabbat Service will be led by Rabbi 742-3976. s’mores, and songs. More information and to Levy. Please RSVP to [email protected] by RSVP: [email protected]. Sunday, June 24 May 14. Champagne Fundraising Brunch for Sunday, May 13 Friday, June 22 Community Stained Glass Window Family Israel Fair: Build a Lego™ Model of Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua See what’s happening Family Shabbat Jerusalem 6 PM, Temple Israel, 66 Salmon Street, More information: 883-8184. 10 AM–1 PM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua Manchester, NH in the community at Help build a 400-sq.-ft. model of the Old City of Hadassah Annual Brunch Reservations are required. More information and Jerusalem out of 70,000 Lego™ pieces with Manchester Country Club, Bedford www.jewishnh.org to RSVP: Christine at 622-6171 or office@ architect Stephen Schwartz, who brings his More information: Michele Bank at michele.bank@ templeisraelmht.org. gmail.com or 488-5657. program around the country! Music with Shlicha

Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 5 “Alone Together” in the Granite State First a little history: As a Jewish boy growing up in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, I was hardly alone. Within David Goldstone one block of my apartment there were kosher butchers, a Hebrew National deli- Board Column catessen, Jewish bakeries, appetizer shops, bagel bakeries, and of course, a Chinese restaurant. PS 99, the public school that we all attended (if not en- rolled at the “Yeshiva of Flatbush,” also around the corner from me) was over- whelmingly Jewish, with a minority of Irish, Polish, and Italian Catholic students, and yet we celebrated Christmas and Easter together at school as if they were American holidays! It was hard to see or to feel that our way of life was to- tally different from 98% of the people in this country. When my sister’s allergies from dust Outside the stone house with friends and family. and pollen made the New York metropolitan area unbearable, we had to look colony closed, and so did the hotels and Rural Entrepreneurial Network (WREN) past the familiar confines of the city. My rooming houses, one by one, as well as and the Bethlehem Redevelopment Asso- father found an ad in The NY Times for the Jewish-owned establishments and ciation, which turned the aging Colonial a bungalow colony in Bethlehem, NH, shops. Many industries throughout New Theatre into a center for live performanc- where the air was supposed to be pollen Hampshire owned or managed by Jewish es and films. With a steadfast core of free. Best of all, the owner lived right people had already closed. The Jewish dedicated members, BHC has reached here in Brooklyn. presence in New Hampshire was fading. out to all of the communities of the On July 1, 1957, after 11 hours on the In 1970, I discovered the Bethlehem North Country and beyond by opening New Haven and Boston & Maine rail- Taking the bus to New Hampshire. Hebrew Congregation (BHC). This sea- the doors of its “Jewish church” to ways, we were picked up by a rickety old sonal congregation had depended upon “Sounds in the Sanctuary” classical mu- school bus in Littleton that chugged along summer! So began my 60-year love af- Jewish tourism every summer, had run its sic concerts, opening the doors of the a steep winding hill to Main Street, Beth- fair with the White Mountains. own “fresh air camp” (National Hay Fe- Colonial Theatre to the Jewish-American lehem. The street was brightly lit with flu- This was not a unique discovery. The ver Relief Association), and had contrib- and world experience through its White orescent lamps and lined with hotels and bungalow colony was filled with folks uted to the town’s summer festivals with Mountain Jewish Film Festival, and rooming houses. The old bus made a left from the NY metropolitan area, all here the support of the local Jewish-owned opening the doors of the public library to turn down a dark country road to a ram- for the same reason: the air and the scen- establishments. By the 1980s, that was all lively discussions with the series “Books bling stone carriage house converted into ery and the security of being alone to- gone, and the board members of BHC of Jewish Interest.” Jewish and non-Jew- tiny apartments. The four of us crowded gether with fellow members of the tribe. I were staring at the empty pews and con- ish members and friends are invited into into the bedroom, where there were two lived within this Jewish bubble from sidering closing its doors as well. The our Sanctuary for services, discussions, beds and a cot for the four of us. childhood through my teenage years. bubble had burst, and we found ourselves and celebrations. On the morning of July 2, I awoke on When the day camp from the bunga- alone with local people who had never It is important that we Jewish New my cot from the sun shining through low colony went to the town pool to seen the inside of a “Jewish church” in Hampshirites have a place in this Granite the screened porch. I stepped outside swim, as it did every sunny afternoon, I their lives. State to observe our traditions and cele- into a world I had never experienced noticed that everyone was standing or sit- However, instead of closing our doors, brate our culture, from baby naming to before. There was a sea of open fields ting around the pool but no one was in the keys to the 100-year-old synagogue finding a final resting place in the tradi- leading up to a wooded hilltop and be- the pool. A local fellow later told me that were handed over to a group of young tion of our ancestors. This is something hind it the blue peaks of the Franconia when the school bus rolled into the town families, many of them graduates of ul- that we must work together to provide. Mountains. Out toward the entrance I pool parking area, someone would sound tra-progressive Franconia College, who From the mountains, lakes, and river val- could see the pyramidal peaks of what an alarm and all of the locals would get had formed a havurah that was egalitari- leys to the sea, we are one people. I would learn were the Presidential out of the pool! No one wanted to be in an and progressive. They reached out to Finally, we reach out to you, readers of range, the highest mountains in all of the pool with the “city kids.” We were local residents, institutions, and estab- The Reporter, members, supporters, ad- New England. The air outside was cool alone together in Bethlehem. lishments to bring back the “hidden Yid- vertisers, and friends of this all-impor- and crisp, and it was the middle of the Then things changed. The bungalow den” in the surrounding communities. It tant Jewish Federation of New Hamp- has been a long and bumpy ride, but shire to join together and make our pres- BHC has survived and continues to flour- ence known and our voices heard. As a See you soon! :H:LVK2XU&XVWRPHUVD6HDVRQRI6LPFKDV ish by its outreach to all of its New new JFNH Board member, I look for- Hampshire neighbors. ward to meeting you at many local events ISRAEL Your one-stop shopping for all HOURS: BOOK ZPVS+VEBJDBOFFETCPPLT Sun-Wed: 9 to 6 BHC’s rebirth has worked in tandem and invite you all to visit the White HJGUT SJUVBMPCKFDUT XFEEJOHT 5IVSUPt'SJEBZ with the town of Bethlehem itself. The Mountains this summer and find the SHOP, INC. CBSCBUNJU[WBI BOENPSF hotels and bungalows have been replaced “hidden Yidden” of the North Country. Jewish Religious www.israelbookshop.com [email protected] with a resurgence of cottage industries, We are no longer hidden or alone togeth- Books & Gis 617-566-7113 t 1-800-323-7723 410 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA local arts and crafts led by the Women’s er. Visit us and see!

PAGE 6 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 Getting to KNo-AM Hello again, apologize about the fact I’m from Israel, it I figured since you keep hearing every Noam Wolf makes them react in a good and positive month about what I want to talk about, way. If they have questions, I always listen I’d give you an opportunity to choose the and answer honestly, and if they have topic. So I sent out to some community JFNH Shlicha something bad to say, I listen and try to un- leaders an email, and posted it on Face- derstand them, because I know how Israel’s book, and I got a few interesting ques- actions are shown worldwide on the news. I tions that were sent to me by you – loyal will never tell someone that they are simply readers and community members. It is a most about American food is the bar- wrong, but will just open their minds to wonderful chance to answer some ques- beque sauce. We don’t really add sauces other options that might be true, because tions that you all might have. to meats in Israel. Mostly we “respect” the coin always has two sides. I’ll start with the lighter ones, and after the meat to just serve it with salt and pep- A lot of my shlichim friends work on those I’ll address the more serious ones. per or a simple red wine sauce. I love the college campuses around the United Question #1: Russell Wolff, Atkinson sauce thing, but honestly, it’s just unnec- States, so they get to experience a very dif- If you were stranded in the Negev and essary calories and full of sugar. ferent crowd. Some of them have to face you could have one thing with you, what Question #4: Joshua Berney BDS (boycott, divest, sanction) organiza- would it be? What is your favorite Jewish holiday song? tions every day on campus, and attend It would definitely be water, since it’s As a musician, I appreciate advanced pro-Palestine events to balance the panel the only thing that I would need to sur- chord progressions and interesting melo- (they are mostly not invited at all). Most JFNH Shlicha Noam Wolf with Board vive. Also, to those of you who are not dies, not mainstream stuff. Unfortunate- people I’ve encountered here in New Chair Jeffrey Crocker after her presen- working in the next office and are unfa- ly, we don’t have lots of super original Hampshire love Israel and are excited I’m tation of “My Israeli Story” to the Peter- miliar with my drinking habits -- I drink songs that stand out, so it depends what here to teach them more about it. borough Rotary Club a lot. I do it because I stopped drinking you do with them. The song “Mi sweet drinks, and because I know it’s Yimalel” for Chanukah is one of my fa- good for the skin and hair, and also to try vorites because you can sing it in a round. Contract continued from page 1 the impact is outstanding and the feed- to lose weight (I always try to lose I like the songs of Passover too, because The program has forged a strong bond back has been tremendous,” explained weight). my family always drums on the table in among approximately 40 young adults Executive Director Melanie Zalman Mc- Question #2: Melissa Herman, Hanover different rhythmic beats. across the state who gather monthly to Donald. “To sustain the program moving What outdoor games do children play in Question #5: Dina Chaitowitz, Windham watch movies, celebrate holidays, experi- forward, we will need increased commu- Israel? How do synagogue services differ in Is- ence new Jewish and Israeli foods, and so nity support in the form of Campaign It’s been a while since I was a child play- rael and in the United States? much more! Some from that group have donations, as well as special restricted/ ing outdoors, and to be honest, a lot has If you read my past columns, you even become part of a special “focus donor-advised funds to endow the pro- changed since I got my first computer at probably remember that one time I told group” for screening films on behalf of gram so it can continue in perpetuity.” the age of 13. We had one computer sta- you about how I felt about religion be- the New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival! Approximately $180 per day is the cost tioned in the living room, and my brother fore I came to New Hampshire. The sta- Recent Work: Noam has also been in- to operate this program, which includes and I used to take turns on it. When I was tus of a woman in the services I had been strumental in launching two new pro- housing, transportation, payment to the younger, I used to play a game called to in Israel was inactive: sitting in the grams perfect for our statewide model. Jewish Agency for Israel to cover Noam’s “klas,” which you might remember as back, not reading from the Torah, not “Israel at 70” is a program series shining training and stipend, gas/mileage, phone, hopscotch; “5 stones,” which is jacks; and singing, separated from the men they a spotlight on Israel as it celebrates its insurance, supplies, and so much more! “gumi” which means rubber in Hebrew -- came with. I didn’t really relate to it that 70th year of statehood. Rather than one To date, a handful of donors have desig- you might have heard of it as Chinese much. In the United States I have been to large, centrally located event, Noam has nated their annual support toward this ropes or jumpsies. Nowadays, kids don’t mostly Reform, Conservative, and Re- worked with Federation to create a five- effort, which has helped to underwrite really play outdoors that much, which is constructionist services. So my experi- month series of programs focused on dif- part of this year. JFNH is hopeful that unfortunate because playing out in nature, ence is very different: Playing my guitar ferent themes, happening in various parts the community will rise to the challenge. getting your nails dirty, communicating on Shabbat, being on the bimah, and sit- of the state. “We know there are people in our com- with people face to face, has so many ad- ting among men and women was a really Most recently, in April, she piloted Zi- munity who are very passionate about Is- vantages. Most of the children today play interesting experience for me. I love it. karon BaSalon -- “Memories in the Liv- rael, about Noam and the work that she is inside with their screens and tablets. When Also, the tunes are completely different ing Room” -- which enabled her to suc- doing, about providing enrichment and I was a little older, I played many games here. I did not know any of the tunes of cessfully implement a model Yom Has- Israel experience to children and adults on the computer, including “Sims,” any of the prayers. I had to learn them all! hoah program from Israel. The programs alike,” said Executive Director Melanie “Theme Park,” and “GTA.” Question #6: Hanna Boyd, Hollis (which began in Israel) were hosted in Zalman McDonald. “The communities all Question #3: Rhonda Frisch-Cooper, Do you encounter a lot of anti-Israel feel- living rooms and designed to create an value what Federation offers through this Weare ing in New Hampshire/the United States? intimate and memorable opportunity to singular program, and in order to sustain What is your favorite American food Actually, not at all. I had met a few Uber hear and connect with Holocaust survi- it, increased financial support in the form (Kosher-Jewish style or not) and why? drivers who had no real knowledge about vors via testimony, including song and of annual fund donations and specially I love all foods, basically. But I especially Israel, and the first reaction they had when remembrance. Events in Manchester and donor-designated gifts are necessary.” love chopped liver, which I guess is a Jewish I told them where I am from was “wow, it’s Stratham filled to capacity and will be ex- To pledge your support today in any food, not really American. I also love (be- dangerous there.” I meet many non-Jewish panded next year to reach more of our amount to sustain JFNH’s Shlicha pro- lieve it or not) gefilte fish, but ONLY when people, whether in the music industry here communities statewide. gram, call (603) 627-7679, give online at it’s served with spicy horseradish. or at a bar or even on the bus. I always pre- Help Is Needed to Sustain the Program www.jewishnh.org/give, or contact JFNH As for American cuisine, I was recently pare myself for the worst when I tell people Long-Term: “The cost of the program, Executive Director Melanie Zalman Mc- introduced to Texas barbeque which I where I’m from, but I think because I al- approximately $60,000/year is a big in- Donald ([email protected]) to set think is just wonderful. What I love the ways try to be nice to people, smile, not vestment for our small Federation, but up a donor-advised fund for this purpose.

Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 7 PJ Library Family of the Month: The Lees of Francestown Library get-together with a Harold Grin- spoon Foundation grant. It was a picnic The wonderful thing about PJ Library in Greeley Park in Nashua, where we is that it welcomes all types of families gathered to see the Raymond Street looking for Jewish experiences. There is Club. As a family, we love to sing and play Klezmer Band perform. We had invited a no mold or criteria a family has to fit into music, hike, and enjoy the outdoors. few families with young children, but to benefit from their books or attend a How long have you been a PJ Library soon had friends of all ages, and even program, they just have to share one family and how did you learn about people we hadn’t met before stopping by common goal: raising Jewish children. the program? for sandwiches and popsicles. Each month we will highlight families We signed up for PJ Library two years What are your children's favorite PJ from across New Hampshire showing ago after Stephanie asked a friend if she books? how together, PJ Library and even the could recommend any favorite Jewish chil- We appreciate that each title is so care- smallest family experience or tradition dren’s books. She sent us home with a fully selected, and we have quite a few fa- ensures that the history and love of Juda- laundry basket full of PJ Library books to vorites. Most recently, we have been en- ism is passed on to our next generation. borrow, and we joined the program right joying Chicken Man; Latkes, Latkes Meet the Lee Family. Our PJ Library – away. Our older children have recently Good to Eat; Shabbat Hiccups; Yaffa New Hampshire Family of the Month joined PJ Our Way, and receive new chap- The Lee Family and Fatima Shalom, Salaam; and The Tell us a little bit about your family. ter books each month. Little, Little House. We are the Lee family: Matthew, Steph- Tell us about your experiences with PJ Li- Whenever there is an event for adults, What has been your child's favor- anie, Madeline (11), Nathan (9), Char- brary and how this program (books and PJ Library is often there with something ite PJ Library program and why? lotte (8), Abner (6), and Phinehas (4). events) has impacted your family. meaningful and fun for the children: crafts, The PJ Library screenings at The Jew- We live in the Monadnock region, in the It is exciting for the kids to receive a new snacks, and songs at the Jewish Federation ish Film Festival have been a favorite for small town of Francestown. We are mem- book or CD in the mail each month, and Annual Meeting, special screenings for the children. Last year, Abner brought his bers of Temple Beth Abraham in Nashua, they look forward to their special packages children during the Jewish Film Festival; stuffed snake to the Teddy Bear Picnic for where Matthew serves on the Board. Mat- addressed just to them. We now have a col- and special religious services for children, the screening of Paddington; and this thew is also a Board member of the Jewish lection of quality Jewish children’s books, such as the glow stick Havdalah, and a year, they monopolized the selfie stick at Federation of New Hampshire and the which the children often select from for stuffed animal-friendly Shabbat service. It Curious George, taking silly photos with Southern New Hampshire Jewish Men’s their bedtime or any-time-of-day stories. helps children and their families feel valued their paper monkeys and other props. and included in the Jewish community. What do you wish most people knew As PJ parents, what do you value most about PJ Library – New Hampshire? about your involvement with PJ Library? It is such a welcoming and diverse com- Why? munity -- open to any family raising Jew- We have met so many new families ish children, including interfaith families through our participation in PJ Library and families from all Jewish movements. programs. Last summer, we hosted a PJ Tell us about your favorite Jewish family tradition or a special memory you have? We are making new traditions with good friends in the area who include us in their 30 years of Educating Children Chanukah and Passover celebrations. The children have wonderful memories of making a fort behind the couch while singing Chanukah songs with a house full of guests, and playing Capture the Flag with the other children out back when the adults take too long at the Seder. Every Friday, Stephanie bakes challah with any children who are around in the early afternoon. Phinehas is the only one available this year, and he insists on crack- ing his own eggs and braiding the dough by himself. When the older children come home from school, they smell the challah in the oven and know Shabbat is coming.

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PAGE 8 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 Volunteer Spotlight: Margot Schrader, Manchester [Editor's Note: The work of the Jewish Federation of I hope to give individuals a personal story to connect New Hampshire depends heavily on determined work by to in an effort to remember and honor the lives lost and many dedicated volunteers. This is the third in our new se- altered by the atrocities of the Holocaust. I hope to ries highlighting JFNH volunteers and the work they do to continue to bring this message to the Jewish communi- promote Jewish culture and values to New Hampshire's ty as well as other communities in New Hampshire. Jewish communities as well as to New Hampshire com- #NeverAgain. munities in general.] Would you encourage your peers to volunteer for Tell me about your personal and professional back- JFNH? What would you say to them? ground. YES! Working with the JFNH has been an amazing I have never been completely connected to my Jewish experience. To others considering volunteer opportuni- Heritage as a result of what my father, Bodo Schrader, ties with JFNH: Find the time, start small if you need to. went through early in his life growing up (an orphaned Volunteering is incredibly fulfilling. Find something you Holocaust survivor). After a very tumultuous high are passionate about and get involved!!! school career, I worked minimum-wage jobs until the Margot Schrader (left) of Manchester is the daughter of Is there anything else you want to tell me about this birth of my daughter, Mia Grace, in 1997. The birth of Bodo Schrader, a Holocaust survivor. Her photo is juxta- work that I have not asked? my daughter gave me the drive to better myself. I began posed with an image of her namesake grandmother, Mar- This journey has been very emotional. Personally, I to attend Manchester Community college (MCC) at age got Schrader (right) of Magdeberg, Germany. Margot have grown immensely in the last few weeks. My daugh- 24 as a single mother on State assistance. I was fortunate (elder) perished in Auschwitz in 1943. Note the timeless ter, Mia, and my partner, Jeremy, have been my greatest to find many mentors during my time at MCC. As an resemblance and the rebel spirit that these women share.] supports and I want to express the gratitude I feel for the MCC student and then later as a staff member, I chaper- What specifically do you do in your volunteer role(s)? opportunity to be involved with such a dynamic, eclec- oned college students on alternative spring break trips I prepared and presented a presentation on the tic, impressive, and loving community. The acceptance, and volunteered in Pass Christian, Mississippi, provid- Schrader family story. The presentation focuses on my compassion, and kindness I have experienced has been a ing Hurricane Katrina relief. Later in my career, I father’s story, the process of discovering living family in priceless gift. Specifically, I want to thank the JFNH Di- worked as a child and family therapist specializing in Germany, as well as the details of my father’s survival rector, Melanie Zalman McDonald, Sheryl Rich Kern, complex family systems and trauma in the New Hamp- during and after the Holocaust. Preparing the presenta- Rabbi Jon of Temple Beth Abraham in Nashua, and shire community mental health system. Today I am a tion was emotional and mind-bending. Knowing the Noam Wolf, our Shlicha or Israeli emissary, for encour- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) good it would do helped me through it. I was able to aging and supporting my volunteer work and making in the State of New Hampshire and work for a Medicaid present to Temple Beth Abraham in Nashua and at this possible. I also want to thank all of the amazing managed care organization focusing on increasing ac- Federation’s first Zikaron BaSalon event in Manchester. people who shared their personal stories of survival with cess to mental health services and improving the quality Both events were filled to capacity and enabled me to me. I am honored to hear you and see you. You inspire of mental health services at several community mental share on a historical, personal, and emotional level me. I am moved by all the the kind words of encourage- health centers in New Hampshire. I continue to volun- about the atrocities my father (and millions of others) ment and the suggestions to facilitate my father’s trip teer and mentor others as a way paying it forward for all experienced. Encouraged by this meaningful impact, Germany, as well as the suggestions and offers to assist the guidance and support I received during my journey. I’m inspired to do more. I hope to begin presenting in in furthering my research. I am truly touched, moved, How long have you been involved with Federation? New Hampshire schools starting in May of this year. and inspired by the love and acceptance I have received Approximately one year. What is your favorite aspect of your volunteer work? from the Jewish community. I hope to continue to tell What inspired you to volunteer? Meeting and speaking to others in the Jewish com- our story to generations to come. Never forget. Learning about my Jewish heritage and the story of munity who have also been personally impacted by the The JFNH has created a memorial foundation in my my father as a child Holocaust survivor has brought this Holocaust, as well as speaking to trauma survivors and grandmother’s name to further Holocaust education in connection alive. Working with Melanie (JFNH’s direc- mentoring aspiring mental health counselors. As diffi- New Hampshire. I hope anyone who is moved to do so tor) inspired me to give back. Despite the fact that I had cult as it is to watch my father relive this trauma at each will consider a contribution. at www.crowdrise.com/o/ never formally identified as Jewish, or been connected to event, the positive impact far outweighs the darkness. en/campaign/margotschraderfund/jewish-federation-of- the community, the Jewish Federation of New Hamp- What do you hope to achieve with your volunteer work? new-hampshire. shire welcomed me -- no questions asked. Together, I worked with Melanie to complete paperwork for the Claims Conference in Germany (attempts to obtain fi- JFNH Staff to Attend National PJ Library nancial reparations for the trauma and losses my father experienced). The Federation invested time, energy, and Conference in May resources in helping me in innumerable ways, and I Springfield, MA — JFNH Executive Director Mela- for many years! wanted to turn the horrible traumas and losses my fa- nie Zalman McDonald along with JFNH’s very own PJ JFNH became New Hampshire’s only PJ Library Af- ther had experienced into something constructive. Vol- Coordinator Allyson Guertin have received scholar- filiate in 2010 with just a few dozen families. In the past unteering with Federation enabled me to do just that. ships to attend the National PJ Library conference this two years alone, the program has grown significantly In what way(s) are you a volunteer for JFNH activities? May in Springfield, MA. The conference from 150 to nearly 400 children subscribers I have been working with the JFNH to tell my father’s gathers leadership from PJ Affiliates and statewide. JFNH’s small staff is excited to ex- story of survival whenever I can. Bringing his story to their program coordinators for three days pand PJ offerings in the 2018-19 fiscal year! the community at Yom Hashoah and other Holocaust- of learning, exchanging best practices, and No doubt Melanie and Allyson will return related events helps new generations make meaningful peer networking with professionals from across the from this conference with new energy and new ideas connections. There are few living survivors (especially in country. Melanie and Allyson will have the opportunity about ways to build upon the tremendous growth of our our state), and he really wants to do this work with me. to sample new initiatives being piloted by PJ nationally statewide PJ program. Stay tuned for photos and take- Together, we are healing, making new memories, and and will learn about program trends as well. Both Mela- aways from this amazing conference! In the meantime, building powerful connections with folks within and be- nie’s son (Henry, age 6) and Allyson’s son (Max, age 5) to learn more about our Federation-run PJ Library pro- yond the Jewish community. It is bittersweet, emotion- are PJ subscribers, and so they have the added bonus of gram, please visit our Facebook page, or contact Ally- ally overwhelming, but an important next step in our being both presenters and consumers of PJ programs son Guertin, PJ director, at [email protected]. journey.

Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 9 PJ Library’s Havdalah In Your Pajamas, a collaboration with Temple Israel in Manchester.

Preschool held a Family Passover Workshop that included crafts, stories, and learning for adults and kids.

PAGE 10 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 Thoughts on the Role of the Rabbi Rabbi Edleson Bids Farewell to When Iris and I retired from the active Rabbi in the House Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation rabbinate in 2016 and moved to New By David Goldstone, Friday evening services, the Hampshire, I was very happy. I had spent animated discussions of the over 40 years in the rabbinate, in a variety President, Bethlehem Rabbi Gary Atkins Hebrew Congregation Torah on Saturday mornings, of roles, and at age 70, I was looking for- and the camaraderie of sing- ward to enjoying the Seacoast area, fam- Interim Rabbi, Temple Bethlehem — Yes. Bethle- ing around the campfire on Israel Manchester ily, and sitting next to my wife in the con- hem Hebrew Congregation’s Saturday evenings. Much of gregation. But, as we all know, life isn’t beloved Rabbi David Edle- the success of the last two always a straight line, and last spring I son has accepted a full-time seasons with Rabbi Edleson was invited to become “interim rabbi” at who would go out before them and come position as the Rabbi of came from the enthusiasm Temple Israel in Manchester. I was need- in before them, who should take them Temple Sinai in Burlington, and spirit shown by our fel- ed, the congregation made it attractive, out and bring them in, so that the Lord’s Vermont, beginning on July low congregants and friends, and so last August I started. And it has community may not be like sheep that 1 of this year. Rabbi Edle- Rabbi David Edleson who participated in so many been a mutually positive and enjoyable have no shepherd.” son’s first service at BHC was for Shavuot of our wonderful events and services. nine months. I deeply feel that this concept of lead- in 2016, and he will end with a Shavuot We are in the midst of interviews for a The idea of being an “interim” rabbi is ership has not changed in the 3,500 or so service on May 20, 2018. We hope all of new leader and look forward to his or her fairly new. Today both the Conservative years since those words were spoken! our congregants and friends of Rabbi unique insights and style of leadership. I and Reform movements have developed And yet it works both ways. I told Edleson are able to attend this service. It guarantee that no matter who is chosen programs to train rabbis for these short- Temple Israel members last summer, but will be a great sendoff for a great friend to lead us on the bimah, it will be uplift- term and presumably limited situations. it is true for every rabbi under any set of of BHC. ing and joyous because the spirit is here There can be a number of reasons why, circumstances, that you will need to guide We will miss Rabbi Edleson’s musical with us at BHC! the most immediate and tragic being me as to your traditions and customs. when the rabbi of the congregations dies The rabbinic task of course also includes during his/her contract. This was the the life cycle: birth, marriage, death, life case, most sadly, in Portsmouth this past crises. Hopefully, for every congregation, year. Over 20 years ago, I filled this role there will be a minimum of the last two in a congregation in Savannah, Georgia. and a maximum of the first two. And, to Or often, for whatever reason, a congre- me, the essence of being a rabbi is being a gation has not succeeded in finding a teacher, the ultimate and to me most im- rabbi in the regular pulpit search, and portant meaning of the word “rabbi.” someone has to “keep things going” until Torah has to be taught, Torah has to be the following year. A more recent situa- interpreted, Torah has to be understood tion is when a long-time rabbi retires, and so that it can be known, loved, and prac- the interim helps the congregation devel- ticed. op a transition plan. Especially today, the challenge is to Moses is called “Moshe Rabbeinu,” teach the eternal truths of Torah, and to Moses our rabbi/teacher, and can be con- separate them from time-bound applica- sidered the first congregational rabbi, tions to prior centuries that have passed with the children of Israel as the first their lifetime. Yes, this is how I have seen congregation. It wasn’t an easy job then, my challenge as a Conservative Rabbi, and it ultimately isn’t easy now. As we and I would imagine my Reform and read the parshayot in the middle of possibly even Orthodox colleagues see it Numbers (as we will in Mid-June, for ex- in a similar way. ample, Korach) we sense that Moshe is There is a perhaps humorous -- but losing his ability to be an effective leader. wise -- teaching that the rabbis apply to Yes, it is both a challenge and a privi- themselves…and I share it with you as lege to be a rabbi for a congregation, a advice for keeping your rabbi happy: part of the larger Community of Israel. “More than the calf wants to suckle, the There is a well-known verse, often cited cow wants to feed.” at Rabbinic installations, when Moses May congregations and their rabbis appoints Joshua to succeed as leader. It is work together to strengthen Jewish life in in the Book of Numbers, Chapter 27, their communities, together with the Jew- where Joshua is designed as “someone ish Federation of New Hampshire!

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PAGE 12 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 Explore History, Love, and Memory This Summer at the White Mountain Jewish Film Festival By Eileen Regen manities Center at Northeastern Uni- bigotry. Guest speaker Jacob Koskoff, versity, and author of numerous books, co-writer of Marshall and a nationally Bethlehem — Films for the fifth anni- including Shaping Losses: Cultural known Connecticut attorney, will intro- versary season of the White Mountain Memory and the Holocaust. duce this film. Jewish Film Festival feature a broad Everyone enjoys stories about Jewish The History of Love, based on a novel view of Jewish life in different eras and immigrant experiences in New York’s by Nicole Krauss, closes the season with places and will certainly provoke Lower East Side in the early 20th centu- a story about the enduring power of thoughtful reactions and discussions. ry. Join us on August 2 to see Hester love. Gemma Arterton, Derek Jacobi, This is the season to visit the Colonial Street, Joan Miklin Silver’s filmmaking ry, and frequent guest speaker through- and Eliot Gould star in this story of a Theatre, Main Street, Bethlehem, to en- debut. “Marvelously evocative study of out New England, Winston returns to long-lost book that mysteriously reap- joy five films introduced by exciting Jewish immigrant life in turn-of-the- the White Mountain Jewish Film Festi- pears and connects an old man search- guest speakers. Film event dates are July century New York, mainly told in de- val for a third appearance. ing for his son with a girl seeking a cure 5 and 19 and August 2, 16, and 30. lightfully subtitled Yiddish, features an August 16 features Marshall, starring for her mother’s loneliness. The multi- Film festival events begin at 6 PM this outstanding lead performance from the Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad, and layered story spans decades and conti- year with the popular ticketholder re- Oscar-nominated Carol Kane.” (Tony Kate Hudson in a biographical legal nents. Romance, suspense, and humor ception on the theatre patio. Everyone Sloman, Radio Times) This classic film drama about Thurgood Marshall, who follow the star-crossed lovers in a saga has enjoyed the complementary bever- stars Carol Kane as Gitl, a young Jewish became the first African-American Su- that travels from a Polish shtetl to New ages and hors d’oeuvres as they meet woman who comes to America in the preme Court Justice. Early in his career, York’s Jewish community. friends and welcome the guest speaker, a 1890s only to discover that her husband Marshall was a lawyer for the NAACP, This beautiful story requires no inter- specialist on the movie’s topic, who will Jake has given up the ways of the old assigned to defend innocent African- pretation. The power of love is what introduce the film and also lead the dis- country and taken up with a new girl- Americans from unjust indictments in brings us together at this wonderful fes- cussion following the film. friend and a new life. By turns heart- court. The young Marshall travels to tival. So celebrate with us on the patio Opening night features Keep the breaking, comic, and sharply observed, conservative Connecticut to defend a with a glass of bubbly and a few surpris- Change, a heartfelt, humorous, and this remarkable film won Kane an Acad- black chauffeur charged with sexual as- es for the closing night’s 5th Anniversa- wonderfully surprising romantic come- emy Award nomination for Best Actress sault and attempted murder of his white ry party! dy about two young adults with autism in 1975 and launched director-writer socialite employer. Muzzled by a segre- White Mountain Jewish Film Festival who strike up an unlikely and transfor- Silver’s career. gationist court, Marshall partners with tickets are $9-$10, and season passes are mative relationship. Showcasing natu- Introducing this film is guest speaker Samuel Friedman, a courageous young $40-$45. For further information, con- rally spontaneous performances by ac- Rick Winston, co-founder of the Green Jewish lawyer. Both find themselves in tact artistic director Dorothy Goldstone, tors with autism in a universal love sto- Mountain Film Festival. A distin- an intolerable racist and anti-Semitic en- [email protected], or David ry, writer-director Rachel Israel earned guished teacher of courses in film histo- vironment and share the pressures of Goldstone, [email protected]. acclaim at many film festivals, including Best U.S. Narrative Feature and Best New Narrative Director prizes at the Tribeca Film Festival. Guest speakers for this film are Samantha Elisophon, star of Keep the Change, and her moth- Join us for a fun day er, Marguerite Elisophon, author of My Picture Perfect Family: What Happens When One Twin Has Autism. of Tours & More at CYJ! Fugitive Pieces is an emotionally th am pm charged film about love, loss, and re- Sunday, July 15 • 9:30 -1 demption, driven by radiant performances and nuanced writing. It is based upon Ann Michaels’ best-selling novel Spend a day with us and of a writer who cannot shake off the ter- experience everything CYJ has to offer! rifying memories of his childhood during World War II. His adventures take Participate in activities • Take an interactive tour him from Poland to Greece to Montreal. Choose an elective • Interact with campers Over the years, Jakob attempts to deal with the losses he has endured. Through Meet our staff • Enjoy snacks & special surprises his writing and discovery of true love, he Join us for a delicious picnic lunch is ultimately freed from the legacy of his past. Wally Hammond wrote, “One of Call now to reserve your space: 781.237.9410 ext.3 the most delicate, approachable and re- warding Holocaust movies of recent years.” (Time Out) Camp Young Judaea “Fugitive Pieces” will be introduced 9 Camp Road, Amherst, New Hampshire 03031 by Lori Hope Lefkovitz, the Ruderman Professor and Director of the Jewish 781.237.9410 www.cyj.org Studies Program, Director of the Hu-

The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 13 Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 Sounds in the Sanctuary in Bethlehem Celebrates 5th Anniversary Season By Martin Kessel, Sounds in the ed for the Library of Congress Records, Wintz on guitar, returns on August 3. val in Maryland and music programs for Sanctuary Chairman KHI Records, and Centaur Records. Jazz Arrives on August 10 young musicians. In concert at BHC Au- Violinist Anna Lim has performed “Virtuosos on clarinet and saxo- gust 10, they will present their unique Bethlehem — In our continuing com- throughout the United States, Europe, phone,” (New York Times) twin brothers program: “Inhale Life, Exhale Music.” mitment to the highest quality music, and Asia as a chamber musician, soloist, Peter and Will Anderson present their Israeli-American Pianist Closes the Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation proud- and orchestral player. She is a founding unique renditions of classic jazz songs Season ly presents the program for the fifth sea- member of the Laurel Piano Trio, praised and innovative original music. They hail To wrap up the season, Israeli-Ameri- son of the Sounds in the Sanctuary Con- by the New York Times for their “lus- from Washington, DC, but moved to can pianist Alon Goldstein returns to cert Series. You are invited to attend the trous tone and unerring interpretive in- New York City to attend Juilliard. The BHC for the third time. His program in- six concerts planned for this year at 5 PM telligence.” A keen advocate for new mu- Washington Post described their music as cludes music of Scarlatti, Debussy, Bern- on Fridays June 29, July 13 and 27, and sic, she is the violinist of the New Mille- “imaginatively unfolding in ways that stein, and Liszt. Goldstein is admired for August 3, 10, and 24 in the Bethlehem nium Ensemble, winner of the l995 Na- consistently bring a fresh perspective to his musical intelligence, dynamic person- Hebrew Congregation sanctuary, 39 umberg Chamber Music Award. She re- classic jazz.” The Andersons are joined ality, artistic vision, and innovative pro- Strawberry Hill, Bethlehem, NH. World- ceived a BA from Harvard University by Alex Wintz, who has also performed gramming. He has performed with sym- class musicians will perform classics, and completed her Diploma at the Mo- at major festivals in the United States, as phonies and famous conductors around from works of Debussy, Bach, Schubert, zarteum in Salzburg as a student of San- well as in Europe, Asia, South America, the world. His current season includes Scarlatti, and Liszt to modern works of dor Vegh. She currently teaches violin at and Canada. appearances with the Indianapolis Sym- Jody Nagel and Jaroslav Vanacek, and Princeton University. Inhale Life, Exhale Music phony as part of a Prokofiev Festival, wwing-era jazz favorites. Four Hands Piano Featured on July 27 Hailed by the international press as and he will also play Leonard Bernstein’s The season opens on June 29 with a On July 27, the third concert features “American virtuosi,” siblings Frances, Symphony No. 2, “Age of Anxiety,” with piano recital by New Hampshire-born the four hands piano duo of Stanislava Emmanuel, and Elizabeth Borowsky the Jerusalem Symphony as part of the pianist Matthew Odell, who has won ac- Varshavsky and Diana Shapiro, appear- have won their way into the hearts and Bernstein centennial anniversary. In the claim for his wide range of repertoire as a ing for the first time in the BHC sanctu- minds of audiences throughout North coming months, three new Goldstein solo recitalist, soloist with orchestra, and ary to perform works of Czerny, Gavri- and Central America, Europe, Asia, and CDs will be released on the Naxos label. chamber musician. Odell, at ease per- lin, Schubert, and Gershwin. “A piano the Middle East. Each began music stud- Over the past several years, Goldstein forming throughout the United States duo that can charm even the most versed ies at the age of four, and in 2004 the trio has taught and played at the Steans Insti- and venues around the world, includes in music lovers,” the Gazeta Krakowska of received the Erick Friedman Prize for tute of the Ravinia Festival, New York’s this program works of Debussy, Poland reported. This duo began playing Outstanding Young Musicians, which led International Keyboard Festival in Tex- Schumann, and Chopin. The New York together in 1998, and since then, they them to their Carnegie Hall debut. Since as, Gijon Piano Festival, and Tel Hai in- Times hailed Odell as “excellent,” and have captured top prizes in national com- then, they have toured the United States, ternational piano master classes in Israel. Gramophone called his work “brilliant petitions, including the Murray Dranoff Europe, Vietnam, China, Mexico, and Sounds in the Sanctuary tickets are … playing with total commitment and International Piano Competition in Mi- Cuba, and they have been featured per- $17-$20. Season Passes are $85-$100. For real abandon.” ami and competitions in Italy, Israel, formers as part of American Tribute to more information, please contact chair- Violin and Piano Duo to Perform Czechoslovakia, and Poland. Chopin celebrations. In addition to re- man Martin Kessel, martink1937@ July 13 Both Varshavski and Shapiro hold cording and composing, they direct the gmail.com, or visit the BHC website at The July 13 concert features favorites: Bachelor and Master’s degrees from the International Music Institute and Festi- www.bethlehemsynagogue.org . North Country Chamber Players’ pianist Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, Bernard Rose with violinist Anna Lim, and in 2011, they completed Doctoral who will perform works of Bach and degree studies at the University of Wis- Schubert. Rose, a graduate of Columbia consin-Madison. Both serve on the fac- Kids4Peace Camp Opens College and Juilliard School, has per- ulty of Silver Lake College in Manito- formed as soloist, accompanist, and woc, Wisconsin. 2018 Summer Session chamber musician across the country. A By popular demand, the Anderson Plymouth — Entering 7th and 8th grad- dedicated teacher, Rose has taught at Jazz Trio, featuring Peter Anderson on ers with a passion for interfaith under- Sara Lawrence College and at CUNY tenor sax and clarinet, Will Anderson on standing and social change are invited to College of Staten Island. He has record- alto sax, clarinet and flute, and Alex attend Kids4Peace camp this summer for a week of fun, friendship, and peace. The camp will run from June 24 to July 1 at Plymouth State University in Plymouth. Campers will meet new friends from different religions and cultures and learn leadership skills like public speaking and taking a stand against bullying and reli- Kids4Peace campers getting ready to SUPPORT OUR gious bigotry. visit a mosque. 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PAGE 14 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 Preschool Says Goodbye Ballet Portrays “A Child's to Ellen Covici View of the Holocaust” Derry — “A Child's View of the Holo- By Alane Sabel, JFNH Preschool Director caust,” a ballet based on the Holocaust, Manchester — In the spring of 2011, will be presented by the New England Ellen Covici retired from teaching in the Dance Ensemble (NEDE) on Wednesday, Texas public schools to move back to New May 2, at 7 PM, at Etz Hayim Synagogue, Hampshire to be with her mom. I met El- 1-1/2 Hood Road, Derry, New Hamp- len that summer when she was visiting the shire. The event is open to all members of Federation and we got to talking about the public (11 years and older) at no cost. the preschool and how I was looking for a The dance is a powerful and moving dra- kindergarten teacher for the fall. ma that recognizes the atrocities that oc- In September of 2011, Ellen became curred in Nazi Germany between 1939 and our new kindergarten teacher. The Jewish 1945. The original piece was choreo- Federation Preschool has been very fortu- graphed by NEDE artistic director Barba- nate to have had Ellen teaching our kin- ra Mullen in 1990. The NEDE tours annu- dergarten class for the past 7 years. ally, presenting the ballet to schools, civic This will be Ellen’s last year at our centers, and religious communities across school, and it is so hard to say goodbye. New England. In 2011, the NEDE received Over the years, she has enriched our the Hildebrandt Award from the Cohen school with her love and encouragement Center for Holocaust and Genocide Stud- for both children and staff. ies at Keene State University for the ballet. the Holocaust” gives voice not only to the Please join me in wishing Ellen Covici Ellen Covici and three of her enthusias- In 2014, the ballet was featured at the New children who suffered during the Holo- all the best in her future endeavors. tic students. Hampshire Holocaust Memorial opening caust, but also “to children who are at this in Nashua, NH. Additional information time bullied, neglected, abused, or for about the NEDE may be found on its web- whatever reason do not ‘fit in.’” U.S. House to Introduce Bill Funding site, www.nede.org. Photographs from re- The ballet is approximately 35 minutes, hearsals may be found on YouTube. and it will be followed by a short discus- Holocaust Education in Schools Mullen has said that “A Child’s View of sion session and light refreshments. [Reprinted With Permission of JTA] vides for all people, sensitize communi- Washington (JTA) — A bipartisan ties to the circumstances that gave rise to slate of House members is set to intro- the Holocaust, and help youth be less duce a bill that would grant money to susceptible to the falsehood of Holo- Holocaust education in schools. caust denial and distortion and to the de- The Never Again Education Act would structive messages of hate that arise from establish the Holocaust Education Assis- Holocaust denial and distortion.” tance Program Fund in the U.S. Trea- The bill would also create a website sury. A 12-member board would disburse that would include Holocaust education the money to schools.a resources. A draft of the bill, which was to be in- Maloney planned to launch the bill on troduced in April in the U.S. House of April 10 at the Olga Lengyel Institute for Representatives, says the fund would be Holocaust Studies and Human Rights in privately funded. New York City, accompanied by repre- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., is the sentatives of Hadassah, B’nai B’rith In- lead sponsor of the measure. ternational and the Association of Holo- “Today, those who deny that the Holo- caust Organizations. The Anti-Defama- caust occurred or distort the true nature tion League endorsed the bill. of the Holocaust continue to find fo- Also sponsoring the bill are Reps. Peter rums, especially online; this denial and Roskam, R-Ill.; Ted Deutch, D-Fla.; Il- distortion dishonors those who were per- eana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla.; Eliot Engel, secuted, and murdered,” the draft of the D-N.Y.; Kay Granger, R-Texas; Nita bill says. “This makes it even more of a Lowey, D-N.Y.; and Dan Donovan, R- national imperative to educate students N.Y. Lowey and Granger are top House in the United States so that they may ex- appropriators, which suggests the bill plore the lessons that the Holocaust pro- likely will pass. Keeping you connected eNEWS jewishnh.org

Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 15 NH Jewish Film Festival’s 10th Annual Showcase of Films a Huge Success Statewide!

Audience at showing of Keep the Change in Merrimack.

Sunday afternoon crowd in Portsmouth for the double bill at the Music Hall Loft.

Dorothy and David Goldstone at the 10th Annual Film Jesse Kalfel shares some of his mother's art work at a Festival Gala (with Sammy) in the Winter Garden at showing of Dancing on a Volcano, a film about her life. the Currier Museum of Art

The JFNH Board was out in full force at the Currier Museum of Art for the Film Festival Gala.

Harris Greenstone, Marty Fabian, and Mark Biletch at Linda and Sol Rockenmacher enjoying the Gala at the the Gala waiting for the Sammy Davis Jr film to start. Currier.

Marc Rubenson, Chris Eckel, and Mary Ellen Biletch Jo Ann Meyers and Reva Rovner helping out at check- Kathy Brodsky and Evelyn Miller at a showing of The at Southern New Hampshire University for the screen- in for the Gala at the Currier Museum of Art Essential Link : The Wilfred Israel Story . ing of The Essential Link: The Wilfred Israel Story.

PAGE 16 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 Michael and Joy Sydney at the Festival Wrap Party and Nancy Frankel and Mary Atwood at the showing of the the screening of Monkey Business at Red River The- Israeli film, Shelter atre in Concord. Volunteers Barbara Ann and Barrie Paster assist Pat Kalik in packing up after the films in Portsmouth.

Pam Englander, Abner Taub, and Liliane Sznycer preparing for the Sociable Saturday Night screening of Bye JFNH Board Members Julia Kay Pries [L], and Sarit Pam Englander, Pat Kalik, and Jo Ann Meyers assist- Bye Germany. Itenberg [R] pictured with Executive Director Melanie ing with check-in at Shelter. Zalman McDonald at the Gala post-film reception.

Ross Fishbein and Jennifer Sirois at the Gala at the Currier.

Curious George was a big hit with the PJ Library crowd at the screening of Curious George in the Simchik Auditorium.

Rachel Kurshan and Harvey Epstein volunteering at the The Music Loft for the screenings of Dancing on a Vol- cano and Keep the Change.

Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 17 Temple Israel Dover Closing and Reunifying With Temple Israel Portsmouth After 80 Years Dover — Because of declining member- as Temple Israel Dover enters its 80th year privately for life cycle events and other Shabbat on June 29. The congregation ship and loss of membership income, in the City of Dover. Ken Litvak, presi- celebrations. A farewell luncheon to hon- will send Rabbi Sam off with a BANG Temple Israel Dover is closing as a sepa- dent of Temple Israel Dover, and its or Rabbi Sam for his six years of service (actually sparklers) at Wagon Hill rate entity. Temple Israel of Dover is in Board of Trustees, are informing the as our spiritual leader is being planned Park, Route 4, Durham. the process of reunifying with Temple Is- greater Tri-City Community and beyond for June 23. Temple Israel Dover is committed to rael of Portsmouth. [The congregations that they have entered into a purchase and In the meantime, there are still a lot of celebrating and enjoying as a community split 80 years ago but have much shared sales agreement with Honey Tree Learn- exciting things going on at Temple Israel until the day of the move. For a calendar history, including a joint Hadassah chap- ing Center, which has been renting space Dover over the next couple of months: of events, updates, and future announce- ter and a shared stake in the now-defunct at the Temple at 36 Olive Meadow Lane. • Shavuot weekend, May 19 and 20, will ments, please go to www.dovertemple. Seacoast UJA.] Both congregations be- Rabbi Sam Seicol Retiring From include a dairy/vegetarian dinner and a org. All are welcome for all services, pro- lieve it is the best way for the Seacoast Congregational Work special presentation about Jewish grams, and events. Jewish community to move forward into a In addition, Rabbi Sam Seicol will be women in opera by Elena Snow. For more information, contact Ken stronger and more supportive Jewish com- retiring from regular weekly congrega- • The annual BBQ and Barechu is Litvak, president of Temple Israel Dover munity in the future. The move is expected tion work on June 30. He will continue to planned for June 1. board of directors, at [email protected], or to be complete by the end of the summer. serve as chaplain at Mass Eye and Ear in • Rabbi Sam’s final service with Temple Rabbi Sam Seicol at RabbiSam@Dover- This bittersweet announcement comes Boston as well as to celebrate and serve Israel Dover will be a pre 4th of July Temple.org. Seniors Invited! Manchester — Temple Adath Yeshur- pect Street, Manchester. un (TAY) Brotherhood presents the 2018 Please join us and call the TAY office Spring Dinner Concert, “Celebrating at 669-5650 for your reservations. All Our Seniors,” featuring the West High members of the Senior Jewish commu- School Jazz Ensemble, on Thursday eve- nity are invited to this complementary ning, May 10, at 6 PM, at TAY, 152 Pros- event. Book Club, Brunch, and More From Hadassah By Michele Bank em hosts visits by prominent people from international organizations and countries Manchester — The Manchester Chap- around the world. One such visitor in ter of Hadassah book club members will March was Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebr- be reading To the End of the Land by Da- eyesus, director-general of the World Jerusalem stone adds a touch of Israel to the interior of the new Chabad Center for vid Grossman. You can check the online Health Organization (WHO), who praised Jewish Life. calendar for the discussion date. Hadassah’s pediatric hemato-oncology On Thursday evening, May 3, at 7 PM, ward. He expressed his amazement at “the Chabad Center for Jewish Living the chapter will conduct its next meeting staff's impressive devotion to the patients, in the community room of 1400 Front as well as the continuous thought which Plans Grand Opening May 3 Street, Manchester. The guest speaker goes into treatment.” Manchester — Rabbi Levi and Shternie Krinsky, Rabbi Levi Krinsky's father. will be Noam Wolf, the Federation’s Shli- Second, this is the year to see for Krinsky of Chabad of New Hampshire Rabbi Krinsky (Sr.) serves as chairman of cha. All are welcome to attend what will yourself what makes Israel one of the invite the entire community to join them Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch and Machne be an interesting evening. most exciting destinations in the world. as they celebrate Lag B'Omer with the Israel, the educational and social service The chapter will hold its annual fund- Visit Israel as it celebrates its 70th birth- Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Cer- arms of the Lubavitch movement; secre- raising brunch at the Manchester Coun- day. Choose an Israel itinerary from our emony of the Chabad Center on May 3, tary of the umbrella organization, Agu- try Club in Bedford on Sunday, June 24. Hadassah selection that matches your 2018 at 6 PM. das Chasidei Chabad; and the director of The guest presenter will be John Clayton, interests and schedule, then sign up ear- Whether you've been a part of the the Kehot Publication Society. the executive director of the Manchester ly for a discount. Reduced land package Chabad family for years, or you've been This event is free, but RSVP is request- Historic Association and Millyard Mu- rates are now available for 2018 mis- waiting for an opportunity to check them ed for catering purposes by emailing seum, as well as a reporter, columnist, sions. Further reductions are available out, you are invited to be a part of this [email protected]. and author. Invitations will be sent out. for early registrants. momentous occasion. Anyone wishing to partner with Chabad Reserve early, as seating is limited. For additional information about Ha- The new Chabad Center for Jewish Liv- in this exciting new chapter is invited to In National Hadassah news: First, as a dassah or any of the above events, please ing is located at (the very easy address of) donate to the building fund, which is now preeminent medical institution in the contact Michele Bank, chapter president, 1234 River Rd. in Manchester. focusing on Phase 2 of the renovations. Middle East, Hadassah Hospital Ein Ker- at [email protected]. The May 3 program will feature a mezu- Visit ChabadofNH.com/building to make zah affixing on the front door, a BBQ buf- an online donation or call Rabbi Krinsky Help the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire sustain a proud fet dinner, special activities for the kids, a at 603-647-0204. Room dedications are and vibrant Jewish NH. Make your gift to the 2017-2018 Campaign at tour of the new center, and live music! The still available for those who would like to www.jewishnh.org/give guest speaker will be Rabbi Yehudah honor a loved one.

PAGE 18 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 TBJ Plans “Tree of Life” Afghan Fundraiser the squares to the same size, stitched them together, By Gena Cohen Moses and added a border around the edge. Robin Helrich, Concord — Temple Beth Jacob knitters have collabo- Carol Sobelson, Gena Cohen Moses, Mindy Fitter- rated on a fisherman knit afghan to be raffled off at the man, Amy Goldstein, Annie Samuels, Mary Bresler, Annual Auction this spring. The afghan brought togeth- Marsha Turner, Emily Cowan, and Susan Friedburg all er experienced and not-so-experienced knitters, who contributed their time and knitting skills to this great each chose a 12-inch square to knit. Each square is a community project. We had so much fun with it that different pattern, except that there are four “tree of life” plans are afoot for a second afghan to be raffled off for squares for each corner of the 4 x 5 foot afghan. Most of Chanukah. This one will be simple: knitting in rainbow the patterns feature cables, bobbles, and other fancy colors and beginner knitters are welcome and encour- stitches, all unified by being knit in the same soft aged to join. heathered gray washable wool. Raffle tickets for the Tree of Life Afghan cost $20 and The afghan was the brainchild of Susan Zlotnick- will be available from the office (contact by email: -of Hale, ably assisted by Marlene Goldman. Susan chose [email protected]), the knitters listed the pattern, sent out the call for knitters, and fed us here, and at as many other venues as we can think of. several times as we gathered at her house to choose our The Afghan will be raffled off at the Annual Auction projects, update our progress, and turn in our complet- on Saturday, June 2, at TBJ. The proceeds will benefit ed squares. Susan and Marlene managed to block all the TBJ general fund. Purim Party 2018 a Big Success at TAY Manchester — Over 100 participants gathered in the Temple Adath Yeshurun Social Hall on the morning of Sunday, March 11, for the TAY Brotherhood Pu- rim Carnival. The event was once again headed up by innovative party-creator Joel Gordon and supported by a hard- working group of Brothers and Sisters and MANTYites. Greeters at the door were Ted Yegerman and Jeffrey Jolton. Over 800 games were played in 75 minutes, and there was food, to no one’s sur- Alix Ratinoff and mom Nicole Leapley prise, as well. enjoy Lord of the Rings. The top two games tied for first place: Lord of the Rings and Judah’s Javelin Linda Rockenmacher, Ruthie Gordon, and Kugel the Clown (Nancy Frankel) run a crushed it this year with exactly 126 plays table full of prizes. each. Perennial favorite the Haman Smash- er came in second, followed by King’s Feast. There was also newly redesigned Grow your Business, Help a Bigthan’s Balls and the perennials, The Royal Flush, Queen Vashti’s Shpritzer, the Community-Based Organization, Giant Plotz, and Gonza Megillah. Helping run the games were Michael Bank, Jay and Have Fun! Hodes, Bob Bersak, Jonathan Baron, Derry — On Saturday night, May 5, How can you grow your business? Donate George Bruno, Wendy White, Sol Rocken- Etz Hayim Synagogue, 1-1/2 Hood Road, an item (for example, sporting and kitchen macher, Barry Scotch, Jordan Leikin, MANTY advisor Jordan Leikin with Derry, NH, is hosting a Wine and Beer equipment, plants and trees, wine and beer) Adam Flanders, Max Tanzer, Ryan Rosen- MANTYites Dani Taub and Mia Fishman. Tasting and Silent Auction and Wine or a service (for example, a free meal, facial berg, Mia Fishman, and Dani Taub. of the families during the raffle was like Bottle Raffle beginning 7:30 PM. The or massage, private yoga class, landscaping, This year we had a multivisual show with watching two different events: The kids evening will offer a collection of interna- financial or educational help), and generate the movie Monsters Inc., the Purim hoping upon hope to win, and their par- tional and American wines curated by good will and customers. soundtrack, and live video interviews on ents hoping upon hope not to.) Laurel McLain and Alison Miller, M. How does this help a community-based screen, per Alan Kaplan. “Kugel the The new menu this year was a sellout, Ed., who regularly run private wine organization? Etz Hayim Synagogue pro- Clown” (aka Nancy Frankel) entertained including chicken fingers and tater tots group tastings and pairings and hold vides free meals to the community re- the kids. Recording all the “mishegas” in and hot dogs on a stick, and a seemingly WSET advanced certifications in Wine & gardless of town of residence or religion, living color photos was David Rosenzweig. unlimited supply of hamantashen, per Spirits. The craft beer being featured is and similarly offers free continuing edu- The Prize Table was under the charge Rabbi Beth. The Kitchen Krew members from Kelsen Brewing Company, and ap- cation classes, movies, and Israeli danc- of Ruthie Gordon and Linda Rocken- were Steve Short, Bob Katchen, and Len petizers and desserts from Amphora Res- ing to the public. This fundraiser will macher, and there were prizes galore. Ruvinsky. taurant in Derry are also included. Tick- help Etz Hayim continue with these won- There was also a raffle, supervised by The bottom line? It was another great ets for the event are $25 per person when derful offerings. Darci Bernstein, for a Purim Goldfish, Purim Party! Kudos to Joel and all those purchased in advance online (http://www. For more information, please go to our and it was a big hit. (Watching the faces who participated. etzhayim.org), and $30 at the door. website, or contact [email protected].

Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 19 Former Concord High School Principal Makes a Surprise Appearance at His Own Documentary Manchester — Biweekly meetings from posed by the audience. Complementing March through NH4Israel’s second annu- the presence of the Connollys was anoth- al springtime run-jog-walkathon 5-kilo- er audience member who also shared her meter race, “Walk-Run for Healing,” held personal experiences of caring for some- in Derry on April 22, were focused on race one stricken with ALS, as well as Man- planning. As before, the race’s net pro- chester neurologist Dr. Mark Biletch, who ceeds will benefit Hadassah Hospital in addressed the difficult medical issues sur- Israel and its programs that reach out and rounding ALS and responded fully in lay- treat all. This year’s target is to help fund man’s terms to the many medical ques- research that will hopefully lead to a cure tions posed by the audience concerning for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), the mystery of Lou Gehrig’s Disease and also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. its elusive cure. As a prelude to the race, NH4Israel With the exception of holiday conflicts hosted a showing of the filmMr. Connolly and summer break, NH4Israel is hosting Has ALS on April 8 at the SNHU Gus- talks with refreshments at Manchester's tafson Center. What brought the film Temple Israel at 6:30 PM on most close to our New Hampshire home was Wednesdays. If other venues or weekdays that Mr. Gene Connolly was for 14 years are scheduled, word of the change will be the beloved principal of Concord High publicized (generally emailed) in advance, School, until June 2016, when this steadily as well as posted on the calendar of events advancing disease forced him to leave his Members and friends of NH4Israel joined by the Connollys. at NH4Israel.org. NH4Israel guest speak- position and the students he loved. The ers address current issues surrounding the film chronicles Gene’s energetic love of body, he overcame debilitation for anoth- Diploma, Class of 2016. State of Israel as well as historical analy- life, and his seeming ability to personally er two years to continue his commitment Participants at the screening had the ses of topics such as the Diaspora, Jew- connect to each of Concord High’s 1,600 to the students and teachers at Concord distinct honor to have Mr. Connolly and hatred, and Zionism. students. Gene Connolly was diagnosed High. The Class of 2016, in a touching his cherished caregiver spouse in atten- Find out more about NH4Israel and with ALS in 2014. Despite ALS attacking moment, presented Principal Connolly dance. Mrs. Connolly was able to address sign up for email updates on guest speak- more and more motor functions of his with an Honorary Concord High School ALS issues presented in the film and ers and hosted events at NH4Israel.org.

Memorial Day Weekend in the Lakes Region Brings Great Music for a Great Cause: Camp Resilience Meredith -- This Memorial Day week- develop strong family and community re- end, enjoy the scenic beauty of the lakes lationship skills, avoid and overcome de- and mountains and make a difference for structive and addictive behavior, make life veterans when you attend one of the best count, and then pass this on to others musical events of the summer. Take a stroll through the power of example. down memory lane listening to the great This will be the ninth concert event harmonies of two of New England’s best that “” has sponsored, with more than Doo Wop groups - The Bel Airs and Lee $35,000 distributed to Lakes Region Lewis & the All Stars -- in an evening that agencies including Belknap House, Voic- promises to be energetic and fun. Hear all es Against Violence, New Beginnings, the songs that made those wonderful mem- Lakes Region Community Services, Cen- ories in the 50s, 60s and 70s, including Lee Lewis and the All-Stars tral New Hampshire VNA and Hospice, “Book of Love,” “Runaround Sue,” “Da and Camp Resilience. “We Care” gives Do Ron Ron,” “One Fine Day,” “He's So great music, food, and drink while sup- special recognition to 2018 event spon- Fine,” “Remember Then,” “Rockin' Rob- porting Gilford-based Camp Resilience, sors Miracle Farms and Meredith Village in,” and so much more. Get ready to rock whose mission is to help those who have Savings Bank for their support. The Bel Airs ‘n roll, twist and shout, and make new served bounce back in mind, body, and The Meredith Community Auditorium memories with the songs you loved. spirit. Complimentary snacks and des- programming for wounded warriors. The in the Inter-Lakes High School is located “Be there or be square” on Saturday, serts can be enjoyed at 7 PM, and the mission of Camp Resilience is to provide right on Rte. 25 in Meredith, and it is May 26, when ”We Care” of Temple concert begins at 7:45 PM. Tickets are sustained, comprehensive programs to convenient for everyone in the Lakes Re- B’nai Israel will present both groups, for available at WWW.TBINH.ORG. help wounded warriors recover their phys- gion and Central NH. To purchase tick- an unprecedented first time, at the Inter- Camp Resilience is based in the Lakes ical, mental, and emotional well-being. ets and for more information, visit www. Lakes High School in Meredith. By pur- Region of New Hampshire and provides The goals of Camp Resilience are to help tbinh.org. Questions may be directed to chasing a ticket for $27.50, you will enjoy sports, adventure activities, and life skills veterans find meaning and purpose in life, [email protected].

PAGE 20 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 Remembering the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising 75 Years Ago! ing ghetto residents were deported to of Jews being forced to the Umschlag- weapons and rifles, the ZOB fighters By Rabbi Gary Atkins, Temple Israel concentration camps or killing centers. platz (the transfer point to trains) and, at stunned the Germans and their auxilia- Manchester But what’s the “whole story?” Between a prearranged signal, broke ranks and ries on the first day of fighting, forcing [From Rabbi Atkins: I shared these July 22 and September 12, 1942, the Ger- fought their German escorts. Most of the German forces to retreat outside the words at the Temple Israel community man authorities had deported or mur- these Jewish fighters died in the battle, ghetto wall. On the third day of the up- Yom HaShoah service on Wednesday eve- dered around 300,000 Jews in the War- but the attack sufficiently disoriented the rising, General Jorgen Stroop's SS and ning, April 11. I think they are worth shar- saw ghetto. The German authorities Germans to allow the Jews about to be police forces began razing the ghetto to ing with the entire NH Jewish community. granted only 35,000 Jews permission to sent to their deaths a chance to disperse. the ground, building by building, to force My motivation for asking to speak on this remain in the ghetto, while more than The Germans suspended further depor- the remaining Jews out of hiding. The topic was twofold: First, I am constantly 20,000 Jews remained in the ghetto in tations on January 21. German forces killed Anielewicz and aware that had my grandparents and hiding. For these 55,000-60,000 Jews re- Encouraged by the apparent success of those with him in an attack on the ZOB great-grandparents not been brave enough maining in the Warsaw ghetto, deporta- their resistance, the ghetto population command bunker on 18 Mila Street, to risk the passage from Eastern Europe tion seemed inevitable. began to construct subterranean bunkers which they captured on May 8. across the Atlantic in steerage for the free- In response to the deportations, on and shelters in preparation for an upris- The Germans deported almost all of dom of America, I would not have ever July 28, 1942, several Jewish under- ing should the Germans attempt a final the remaining Jews, approximately 42,000, been born. Second, the canard that Jews ground organizations created armed self- deportation of all remaining Jews, which to concentration and forced-labor camps. went “like sheep to the slaughter” is a vile defense units known as the Jewish Com- was soon to come. But even after the end of the uprising on one. Resistance took many forms, includ- bat Organization (or ZOB) and the Jew- The German forces intended to begin May 16, 1943, individual Jews hiding out ing armed revolt. Thank you to the United ish Military Union (ZZW). At the time the operation to liquidate the Warsaw in the ruins of the ghetto continued to at- States Holocaust Memorial Commission of the uprising, the ZOB had about 500 ghetto on April 19, 1943, the eve of Pass- tack the patrols of the Germans. website for providing a wealth of informa- fighters in its ranks and the ZZW had over. When SS and police units entered The Warsaw ghetto uprising was the tion that I was able to access and include about 250. the ghetto, the streets were deserted. largest, symbolically most important about the Warsaw ghetto.] In October 1942, SS chief Heinrich Nearly all of the residents had gone into Jewish uprising, and the first urban up- Himmler ordered the liquidation of the hiding places or bunkers. The renewal of rising, in German-occupied Europe. On April 19, 1943, the Warsaw ghetto Warsaw ghetto and deportation of its deportations was the signal for an armed The resistance in Warsaw inspired oth- uprising began after German troops and residents. In accordance with this order, uprising within the ghetto. er uprisings in ghettos (e.g., Bialystok police entered the ghetto to deport its German SS and police units tried to re- ZOB commander Mordecai Aniele- and Minsk) and killing centers (Treblin- surviving inhabitants. By May 16, 1943, sume mass deportations of Jews on Janu- wicz commanded the Jewish fighters in ka and Sobibor). the Germans had crushed the uprising ary 18, 1943. A group of Jewish fighters, the Warsaw ghetto uprising. Armed with We now know that the Jews DID NOT and left the ghetto area in ruins. Surviv- armed with pistols, infiltrated a column pistols, grenades, and a few automatic go like sheep to the slaughter!

Book Review Reviewed by Merle Carrus Waking Lions Exposes Issues of Privilege and Prejudice In Waking Lions (Little, Brown & Co., wife and two young sons, by leaving the collision of cultures. Every character, as disadvantage and visibility and invisibili- 2017) Ayelet Gunnar-Goshen has written scene of the accident. the plot reveals, has a complicated rela- ty, to be observed and to be the observer. an intriguing yet disquieting novel that The accident is seen only by the vic- tionship to the story. No one is complete- As readers, we are challenged to confront makes us look at our feelings of self im- tim’s widow, Sikrit, who then blackmails ly innocent. our own preconceptions. portance, prejudice, and inner Eitan not for money but for This novel explores a side of Israel soci- moral fiber. It makes the medical care for the people ety little talked about in the west. It offers Ayelet Gundar-Goshen writes screen- reader think, What would I who live in her Eritrean neigh- a raw, disturbing exploration of the high plays for TV and cinema in Israel. Her do in this situation? borhood of illegal immigrants price of walking away. It could be from first novel,One Night, Markovitch (2012), Eitan Green is a neurosur- from northeast Africa. the scene of an accident or from the crisis won the Sapir Prize for debut novels in geon who has relocated from At first, Eitan sees all these of prejudice in Israel or in America. The 2013. Her second novel, Waking Lions a prestigious Tel Aviv hospital sick and injured illegals as one author has mentioned in interviews that (2014), was translated into 13 languages. because of a disagreement and the same, but over time he her job as a writer is to force readers to It won the 2017 Jewish Quarterly-Wing- with the head doctor. Ironi- grows to realize his prejudice look at what they may usual try to avoid. ate Prize. Gundar-Goshen is a contribu- cally it is Eitan’s ethical con- and see not only the patients This book offers many of these uncom- tor to BBC’s “The Cultural Frontline.” science that leads to his trans- but Sikrit for who they are be- fortable scenes. Commentary is presented She is also an occasional contributor to fer to the outpost of a hospi- yond their skin color. to give the reader pause for thought and the Financial Times, Time Magazine, and tal in Beersheva. One night shortly after His wife, ironically, is the police detec- conversation starters about privilege and The Daily Telegraph. transferring, still angry at this change in tive assigned to the case of the hit and his career plans, he is driving through the run driver. As the story unfolds, there is a desert on his way home from work. As he sense of suspense that I found unnerving. is driving he takes his eyes off the road It kept me on the edge of my seat, as I Keeping you connected for a moment and hits a man walking waited for the unraveling of the happy along the side of the road. In a moment family life that Eitan and his wife, Liat, NEWS of panic, as he gets out and looks at the have built with their young sons. e man lying on the ground, he makes a This is a psychological tale of suspense choice to save the life he knows, with his that examines the refugee crisis through a jewishnh.org

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Temple B’nai Israel celebrated the Aufruf of Jonathan Rollock and Erica Tanen in late March. The couple were to be married in late April in Quincy, Massachu- setts. The groom’s parents, TBI president Marsha Os- Congregation Betenu’s seder was well attended on the Reading and eating together at the Congregation troff and Karen Rines, are thrilled to welcome their second night of Passover. Betenu Community Seder. “bonus daughter” to the family!

Temple B’nai Israel religious school students learned to make macaroons before Passover began.

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Temple B’nai Israel religious school students decorating Elijah cups in preparation for Passover.

PAGE 22 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 On April 7, 2018, members of Etz Hayim Synagogue's women's group had a great time relaxing with bunnies at Yoga with Bunnies. And because it was a joyous occasion to spend time together with bunnies, the ladies started their yoga practice with the She- hecheyanu. Pictured here, from left to right, are Anna Haas, Board of Director Paige Duncan with daughter Natalie, Board of Director Chery Haas, Lindsay McAlpine, Board of Director President Dina Michael Chaitowitz, and Laura Haas--and a bunny.

Students from grades 3-7 in Temple Israel Portsmouth’s Religious School showed that they are future lay leaders when they volunteered to lead mincha services on a Wednesday afternoon.

Kindergarten through 12th grade model seder at Temple Beth Jacob with Rabbi Robin leading.

Noam Wolf, JFNH Shlicha, “swimming” with the youngest students at TBJ Reli- All-school song session at Temple Beth Jacob with Cantor Shira. gious School as they learn Hebrew through song and movement.

Iyar-Tammuz 5778 • May-June 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 23 Jared Mitchell Aronson JFNA Speaks Out Concerning Jared Mitchell Aronson, age 34, of Gilford, New Hampshire, passed away on Thursday, March 29, at Lakes Region General Hospi- Rise in Anti-Semitism tal surrounded by his loving family. Jared was born in Laconia, New Hampshire, the beloved son of Mark and Leslie Aronson. He gradu- On Sunday, March 18, The New York cials, because we know the fight against ated from Gilford High School and went on to be a creative entrepre- Times published an op-ed by Jonathan anti-Semitism is also the fight against in- neur, with an imagination that led to a tee-shirt business, along with Weisman entitled “Anti-Semitism Is Ris- justice. With increased threats, we have the invention of customized parts for wheelchairs, computer parts, ing. Why Aren’t American Jews Speaking fortified communities with our Secure and whatever else he could think up in his ever-turning mind. Up?” Jonathan Weisman (@jonathan- Community Network (SCN) initiative, “Laughter is life.” Three words never held so much truth, at least for Jared and weisman) is an editor in the Washington which provides tools to protect against vi- those he laughed with, usually at the mercy of his wit. His raw creativity opened up a bureau of The New York Times and the olent attacks. much greater part of his world to us, providing a small glimpse of his massive genius. author of (((Semitism))): Being Jewish On college campuses, Jewish federations But his most powerful talent didn’t come by way of pencil lines and canvas. He knew in America in the Age of Trump (St. Mar- work with Hillels to help protect students how to love more than most. He was brilliant in observation, soaking in details around tin’s Press, 2018), from which this essay from hateful anti-Semitism, often mas- him that most people would never notice. And with this, kindness poured from him. was adapted. In response, the Jewish Fed- querading as anti-Israel activism. After Uncensored and well-spoken, witty and welcoming, Jared knew no boundaries, ex- erations of North America’s senior vice hate-motivated events erupted in Charlot- cept for the ones he crossed over with a tricky smile. Seated, he stood so tall, testing his president for public policy, William Da- tesville, federations nationwide convened limits with four small wheels and a ferocious appetite for adventure. roff, wrote the letter below, which was local law enforcement, faith, and govern- If you looked close enough, you might have noticed Jared was in a wheelchair, and published in the New York Times on mental leaders to prevent similar incidents those who did catch on soon forgot it was there at all. He devoured rooms with his March 26. from happening in their communities. We presence, and not a muscle in his body kept him from seeing the world, leaving behind also work on Capitol Hill and in state cap- a roar of laughter and a love so strong it changed the course of lives around him. To the Editor: itals to ensure that laws reflect the over- To Jared, “life” was just a word; a descriptor. It was an alignment of his senses. Be- In “Anti-Semitism Is Rising: Why whelming public consensus that anti-Sem- cause how he lived, no word could describe. No word would be just or fair. He was Aren’t American Jews Speaking Up?” my itism should have no place in our society. groundless and free; a coincidence of particles that tried to bind him, but failed to. friend Jonathan Weisman asserts that The Anti-Semitism takes many forms today, Because he was love and he was laughter. And because Jared was life. Jewish Federations of North America and we continue to speak up loudly Jared is survived by his parents, Mark and Leslie Aronson of Gilford, New Hamp- “have been remarkably quiet” about the against them and to adapt to fight these shire; brothers and sisters, Scott and Doria Aronson, Brooke and Brad McCreedy, alarming increase in Anti-Semitism. For challenges by building strong and resilient Seth and Meghan Aronson, Avi Aronson, and Sydney and Chris McKenzie; nieces our 148 Jewish Federations and over Jewish communities. and nephews, Rocco Aronson, Nico Aronson, Jack McCreedy, Griffin McCreedy, and smaller 300 Network communities, we be- Grace McCreedy. Jared was predeceased by his grandparents, Benjamin and Gwen lieve our actions show otherwise. William C. Daroff Shanker, and by his paternal grandparents, Morton “Berry” and Ruth Aronson. Our Jewish federations and community Senior Vice President for Public Policy Funeral services were held on Monday, April 2, at Temple B’Nai Israel, 210 Court relations councils build bridges with our The Jewish Federations of North America St, Laconia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Make-A- non-Jewish neighbors and elected offi- Washington, DC Wish Foundation of New Hampshire.

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