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Partnership with Israel Education Program (IBSP) Expands C CJCF by Marilyn W ������������������ ������������ ���� �������������� ������������ �������������� �������������������� �������������������� ����������������� ������������������ �������������������� ������������������������ VOLUME 91 • NUMBER 4 KISLEV/TEVET 5 7 7 1 • DE CEM BER 2 0 1 0 The 45th Annual Northeast Ohio Photo- TM Save Thursday, December 16 92nd Street Y broadcast. This graphy Show, endowed by the late Dr. on your calendar and join Jenny program begins at 8:15 p.m. Samuel S. and Celia G. Reinglass, will take Naor at the CJCC for a very “Miriamʼs Mosaic” is a panel place February 3 through 24 at the Canton special evening, with program- discussion of pioneering wo- Jewish Community Center. ming devoted to women. men from diverse backgrounds Entries will be accepted January 24 At 7:15 p.m. Jenny will pre- who have entered the clergy. through 28 and entry forms are available sent “Who is the Jewish Hear from Rabbi Dianne at the CJCC or online for downloading at Woman? Myths and Facts, Cohler-Esses, Cantor Angela www.jewishcanton.org. Judging will take from Biblical Times ʻtil Buchdahl and Rabbah place January 31. The Preview Night for Today”. She will discuss Sara Hurwitz about the Entrants, Sponsors, Patrons and Donors how Judaism has shaped challenges they faced and is February 3 at 7:30 p.m. Entry fees for womenʼs roles throughout what they bring with them all categories is $24 for a maximum of 4 history, and how it continues from their Syrian, Asian- photos. Student entries are $12. to impact our lives today. American and Orthodox To enter the show, photographers must She promises some lively backgrounds, respectively – submit their photo with the entry form and discussion, questions and as well as the unique charac- include the appropriate entry fee. Color answers, plus, coffee and teristics they brought to and black and white entries will be judged dessert. their religious leadership separately in each category. A catalog of After Jennyʼs program, weʼre pleased to roles as women. Moderated by Rabbi Diana accepted prints will be available during present “Miriamʼs Mosaic: Diverse Women Gerson, Program Director at the New York the exhibit, listing the photographer, print of the Rabbinate”, a Live from New Yorkʼs Board of Rabbis. and price if for sale. Dr. Larry Cohen is chairperson of the Photo Show. There is no charge for this program, but please RSVP to Jenny Awards will be presented for Best in at 330-445-2401 or [email protected]. Show, black and white print, ($75), color print, ($75); Best in Category, black and Cont'd / See PHOTO SHOW / Page 6 2 FROM THE FEDERATION STARK JEWISH NEWS • DECEMBER 2010 • www.jewishcanton.org STARK JEWISH NEWS • DECEMBER 2010 • www.jewishcanton.org LOCAL NEWS 3 MIRIAM’S MOSAIC Continued from Front Page “Let my people Agreements of the Religious Subcommittee KNOW!” Recapitulation • November 15, 2010 The concept was huge – A Global Day of Jewish Learning. Cantonʼs ambition was audacious. Community buy-in and This report of the Religious Subcommittee of the Kadima Committee was previously Adele Gelb participation were remarkable. And the outcome? accepted by the Boards of Shaaray Torah Synagogue and Temple Israel. These Federation In a word, terrific. principles represent the understandings of Shaaray Torah Synagogue and Temple President From 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. We took advantage of Israel as they reside together in the Jewish Community Center and then in our new a remarkable opportunity for learning. Thanks to the rich community home. resource of the 92nd Street YTM satellite broadcasts some of the Jewish worldʼs foremost scholars and leaders brought their ideas and experience to our “table” at Principle: Each congregation should be comfortable in its own space. 2631 Harvard Avenue. We listened and we learned. Lunchtime discussion was lively and inter- What are you Prayer Spaces and Social Hall esting. Our education leaders facilitated con- • Two worship spaces (one large, one small). Congregations schedule spaces versations around topics suggested by the doing this summer? according to their needs. Global Day team. Participants reflected on Whether you are 2 or 92 you CAN travel to Israel! • Social Hall will be dividable for expansion of congregational worship and simcha questions raised in the lectures. needs. Vacuuming floor and fresh tablecloths will uphold kashrut needs. If it is Our community gathered as one; learned as Join us on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 2 p.m. feasible, there will be a kosher eating space, which will always be kosher. one and shared in a Jewish experience as one. We at the Shaw JCC in Akron, to enjoy delicious Israeli food Dianne Cohler-Esses is the first woman from the Join us Thursday, • No food will be brought into the sanctuaries save for Kiddush, Motzi and focused on what we know to be important and the outcome was all we could have and learn how your entire family can travel to Israel. Syrian Jewish community in Brooklyn to become a December 6 Havdalah. Temple will purchase these items from Shaaray Torah. hoped it would be. Thank you for your role in crafting and enriching my Jewish rabbi, ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary at the CJCC • Each congregation celebrates Shabbat and holidays according to its own minhag. experience. I look forward to our next opportunity to be together. ISRAEL PROGRAM DAY at the Shaw JCC (JTS) in 1995. She currently serves as Scholar In Residence at UJA Federation in New York. for this special • Careful scheduling should avoid many points of conflicting religious practice. womanʼs evening! Angela Warnick Buchdahl is the senior Kitchens cantor at Central Synagogue in New York. She was Free admission! invested as a cantor in 1999 and also ordained as There will be two kitchens, one kosher one not. The kosher kitchen will be super- ����������������� For forty years weʼve provided you with the same 7:15 p.m.: personal attention and professional solutions to a rabbi in 2001 from the Hebrew Union College- vised by Shaaray Torah and used for Shaaray Torah, Federation and CJCC events. Jenny Naor presents all your planning and benefits needs. Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) in New Fee sharing for the mashgiach (kitchen supervisor) will be determined. A publication of the Canton Jewish Community Federation York where she was a Wexner Graduate fellow. “Who is the Jewish Woman? OUR GREATEST ASSET IS OUR CREDIBILITY. Calendar 2631 Harvard Ave. N.W. • Canton, OH 44709 Rabbah Sara Hurwitz is part of the Rabbinic Myths and Facts from Phone: Editorial 330-445-2854 • Advertising 330-445-2410 The traditional Jewish calendar will be followed. Administrative offices will be staff at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale. She Biblical Times ʻtil Today” Fax: 330-452-4487 closed and routine business (Judaica shop, regular office work, bill paying, etc.) also serves as dean of Yeshivat Maharat, the first email:[email protected] • www.jewishcanton.org will cease throughout the entire building on Shabbat and Festivals according to the Orthodox school to ordain women. She graduated 8:15 p.m.: traditional calendar. from Drishaʼs 3-year Scholars Circle Program and “Miriamʼs Mosaic” Edward Buxbaum, CEO/Executive Director DK studied for 5 years under the supervision of Rabbi Live 92YTM Satellite D& COMPANYK Religious Practices Adele Gelb, President G Avi Weiss. Broadcast Net Worth and Benefits JuDeane Luntz, Publication Committee Chair G • Each religious institution (Temple Israel and Shaaray Torah) will observe Shabbat Karen Phillippi, Editor and Holidays according to their own minhag. Bev Gross, Advertising Manager WEALTH TRANSFER STRATEGIES • Signage will be placed in the communal part of the building encouraging respect • �������������������������� ��������������������� for Shabbat and the Festivals/High Holy Days by refraining from cell phone use. Ann Trenga, Art Director ���������������������� BUSINESS SUCCESSION STRATEGIES • During Pesach signage in the community portions of the building will encourage Jo-Anne Buxbaum, Copy Reader • ��������������������� ������������������ respect for Pesach by refraining from bringing bread products into the building. EXECUTIVE BENEFITS �������� ����������������� • • During Pesach, signage will be placed on all doors leading into the religious portion The SJN attempts to publish materials received PERSONAL PLANNING of the building stating that food is not to be brought into the religious wing of the and reserves the right to edit all submissions. • ����������� building. ������������������������� The Stark Jewish News is mailed at no charge to Jewish EMPLOYER-SPONSORED GROUP BENEFITS ������������������ • No pork products or shellfish will be permitted in any part of the religious or individuals and families in Stark, Tuscarawas and Wayne Counties. ������� community building. This restriction extends to caterers and renters. The SJN is published 10 times a year. Subscription rate: $14.00 per year. 5771 Mayfair Road North Canton, Ohio 44720 ����������������������������������������������������� We anticipate Stolen Moments will meet in the Library of the community building Deadline for each monthʼs issue is the 10th. (330) 966-5577 • Fax (330) 966-5586 ����������������������������������������������� and food would be set out in the lobby. There would be no conflict between Shaaray Materials must be received in our office by that date. ������������������������������ Torah Synagogueʼs Shabbat morning service and Kiddush luncheon, and Temple Israelʼs regular Stolen Moments practice. 4 SHLICHIM STARK JEWISH NEWS
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