Jewish Community AKR NJewishBOARD OF AKRON News January 2017 | 5777 Tevet/Shevat | Vol. 87, No. 1 | www.jewishakron.org Getting Stronger Annual Campaign Halfway to Goal!

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Have you shown your strength for Jewish Akron yet? Make a pledge to the Jewish Community Board of Akron’s 2017 Annual Campaign — which supports Jewish programs and services for all ages in Akron. Donate securely online at www.jewishakron.org or by calling 330-835-0005.

Campaign Impact Magician Drew Murray to Perform Aharai Helps Teens in at Jan. 21 Winter Bash Enjoy a glass of champagne and entertainment by professional magician Kiryat Ekron, Israel Drew Murray— while supporting The Lippman School and the Mandel Early Childhood Education Center at the same time. Murray has performed hilarious, Each year, we support Israel and Jews in need around the world. interactive and fun magic for The Cleveland Indians, The Cleveland Browns, With a portion of the funds raised from JCBA’s Annual Campaign, we help Jews and corporations like Progressive, L’OREAL and Macy’s. worldwide during times of peace or times of conflict. In 2016, we allocated Don’t miss Murray’s private performance at the Winter Bash patron event, starting $10,000 of campaign funds to the Aharai program in Israel. This was in 7 p.m., at the Schultz Campus for Jewish Life. Patron tickets are $75 and include a addition to the $12,000 raised for Aharai through a crowdfunding campaign strolling dinner, dessert and coffee bar, a wine wall and giving tree and chance and this past spring. silent auctions. General admission tickets are $40. Sponsorships are also available. Aharai nurtures leadership, social, and personal skills in at-risk teens. With Visit jewishakron.org/WinterBash or call 330-836-0419 for more information. continued on page 2 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Akron, OH Permit # 311 2 • January 2017 Jewish Community AKR N JewishBOARD OF AKRON News Taking on the Israel Boycotters HOWIE BEIGELMAN We made sure they knew — and we even amended In addition, a friendly amendment on the House floor OHIO JEWISH COMMUNITIES our bill language to reflect it even clearer —that no helped secure a doubling of the amount the state one’s first amendment rights were implicated. People treasurer and individual county treasurers may invest We know well that the demonization and de- are free to protest or boycott or rally or write. They are in certain foreign bonds, from one to two percent. legitimization of Israel and double standards toward it not free to act in a discriminatory manner and expect Because Israel Bonds are one type of bond that meet comprise a greater threat today than a generation ago. the state to pay for it. the criteria, this could mean potentially millions more in Israel Bonds purchases. With Governor Kasich’s signature on HB 476, Ohio And we made sure they knew how much is at stake if becomes the latest state to stand up against the there was an impact on Ohio and Israel’s trade. As the That amendment was co-authored by one of the discrimination based on national origin inherent in lead sponsor, Rep. Kirk Schuring said, it is over $200 two Jewish members of the Ohio House, Rep. Steve efforts to boycott, divest, or sanction Israel. It’s also a million a year. Slesnick, also of Canton, and a relatively new friend stand in support of free trade and academic freedom. to our community, Rep. Robert Sprague (R-Findlay). Beyond the moral issues of discrimination here, and Ohio Jewish Communities (OJC) and the federations beyond the issue of standing with Israel, that’s a lot of The amendment was something only possible due to statewide were key advocates on this issue. Let’s take a jobs and a lot of tax revenue. a trust level with both the State Treasurer’s office and moment to reflect on what worked and what we learned. with the legislative leadership in both chambers. The Value of Relationships Defining the Issue It looks easy, and it looks like it just happened. But We also saw firsthand how critical it is for our We were clear from day one, even with our greatest these twin policy victories for our community were communities to be engaged both locally and on months in strategizing and years in the making. supporters: this is about standing with Israel, it was Capitol Square. about free trade— even increased trade. But most of This is the work that Ohio Jewish Communities and all, it was about Ohio stating loud and clear: We do Because of the work of our local JCRCs, other local our dedicated staff and lay leaders do each day. not discriminate. Jewish agencies, and of our lay and professional leadership’s building relationships with our elected Ohio Jewish Communities is based in Columbus near the Educating Policymakers officials, they understood this issue. But they also had statehouse and also partners with JFNA’s Washington office on Our opposition was out in force. And they made sure to trusted relationships built over time to rely on in the federal advocacy. OJC is the statewide public affairs, government throw out red flags, like “free speech” and of “foreign face of organized opposition. advocacy, and community relations arm of our eight Jewish affairs.” But our coalition was there with testimony Schuring, from neighboring Canton, had visited several Federations, including the Jewish Community Board of Akron. from witnesses to provide the context. times this year with the local Jewish leadership. Here Supported by our Annual Campaign, the Jewish Community Relations Committee of JCBA is chaired by Dr. Marty Belsky. We made sure that the House and Senate knew the bill in Akron, Senator Frank LaRose, who also counts was in line with federal law and policy dating back to on deep relationships with local leaders, joined the the Ford and Carter administrations. legislation as a co-sponsor.

continued from page one Aharai So far this year, participants have focused on team This May when the students of The Lippmann School building and challenging physical exercises, when they visit Israel, they will meet teens from Aharai in Kiryat branches across Israel, the program is in its second meet twice a week. They are preparing for a three-day for a collaborative activity. year in Kiryat Ekron, a working class town with field trip in the desert. “Aharai does amazing educational work with teenagers a large population of immigrants, especially from “They prepare themselves to be stronger— that come from the periphery,” says Goldenberg. Ethiopia. The Akron Jewish community has had a physically and, especially, mentally,” says shaliach long relationship with Kiryat Ekron, which is our sister Three JCBA funds significantly added to the Shay Goldenberg, who served as a southern region city in Israel. crowdfunding goal—The Jeanne S. Leventhal coordinator for Aharai. “They do so as a group, so Memorial Fund, The Sands/Rogovy Fund (in loving With the funds raised and donated from Akron, they work on teambuilding skills. They’re working on memory of Irving Sands), and the David and Cheryl Aharai in Kiryat Ekron was able to hire two additional leadership, improving their self confidence and self- Sokol Fund. counselors for two years, to serve many teens in need. motivation.”

President: RICK SPECTOR The AJN is distributed at the Shaw JCC and mailed to members of Jewish Community CEO: DAVID K. KOCH the Jewish community and members of the Shaw JCC. An online BOARD OF AKRON version is also available at jewishakron.org. Deadlines for AJN are Editor & Advertising: LISA HOFMANN two weeks prior to the publication date. The newspaper will be 330.835.0013 • [email protected] delivered the first week of every month. Circulation/Address Changes: MARY DEAN POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 750 White Pond Drive, 330.835.0002 • [email protected] Akron, OH 44320-1195 • Tel: 330.869.2424 • Fax: 330.867.8498 Upcoming Events January 2017 • 3

JAN. 5 JAN 17 JAN. 27 Travel with Shay - North Israel Be’Tay Avon Cafe - Patient Rights Community Shabbat 6:30PM - 8:00PM 11:30AM - 1:00PM 5:30PM - 8:00PM Schultz Campus Shaw JCC Anshe Sfard Explore the beautiful Galilee through Be Your Own Advocate for Quality Care, Including wine tasting and guest speaker. video and photos. in association with Menorah Park. With Interfaith Youth Shabbat Service JAN 11 blood pressure and balance checks. 7:30PM - 9:00PM The Kindgergarten Quandary Israeli Movie Night - Atomic Falafel Temple Israel 6:30PM - 8:00PM 6:00PM - 7:30PM Interfaith Shabbat Service with area Shaw JCC of Akron The Lippman School churches. All are welcome. “When Will My Child Be Ready For Join Shay for this Israeli movie. FREE. JAN. 31 Kindergarten?” discussion. FREE. JAN 21 JAN 12 Brain Health Talk Winter Bash 10:45AM - 12:30PM JLI Informational Session 7:00PM - 10:00PM Shaw JCC Schultz Campus 5:30PM - 7:30PM Learn the risks and threats to brain Schultz Campus for Jewish Life Event highlights include magician Drew health and techniques for improving For peopleakron-life_ece-lippman_Final.pdf interested in the Spring 1 12/7/2016 4:42:40 PMMurray, strolling dinner, dessert and brain health. FREE. session of JLI. coffee bar, wine wall, and more. 4 • January 2017 Jewish Community AKR N JewishBOARD OF AKRON News JUST SOME TEENS FROM AKRON Renowned Jazz Musicians Coming to Schultz Campus Jazz at the J is Sunday, March 19

Food, wine, and jazz. What more could Ray Charles, B.B. King and Diana you want for a Sunday afternoon? Ross. Smulyan also has at least ten recordings out under his own name. Teens from the Akron Jewish community gathered in front of the Schultz How about live jazz music from Campus before heading up to Cleveland to attend a Cavs game together. critically acclaimed musicians “I wanted to have a really spectacular Gary Smulyan, Xavier Davis, rhythm section,” Salem explains. Rodney Whitaker, and Keith Hall? Pianist Xavier Davis was the person This ensemble is making a special she called, who put together the appearance at Jazz at the J on Sunday, section. Davis, bassist Rodney March 19. The event takes place from Whitaker and percussionist Keith Hall 3-7 pm at the Shaw JCC, 750 White are all professors in Michigan, and Pond Drive. “they are very excited to come down here to play.” The event developed when Gary Smulyan, renowned baritone Davis broke out when legendary saxophonist who tours around the vocalist Betty Carter hired him world, asked his manager if he could exclusively as the pianist of her do a benefit. His manager happens to working trio. Today, Davis is associate be Kathy Salem, an active member of professor of jazz piano at Michigan the Akron Jewish community. State University and one of the most accomplished jazz pianists world wide. Morgan Mirman, Natalie Mastrantonio, and Gracie Lipkin show their affection “Forty years ago, there were afternoon for Cavs player Kevin Love. musicals and plays at the JCC,” says Whitaker is an internationally Salem. “We thought it would be renowned jazz bassist, professor of nice to bring in more people to the jazz double bass, director of Jazz campus.” Studies and artistic director for the Professors of Jazz at Michigan State The afternoon of entertainment also University. serves to raise funds for the Shaw JCC, which may be used for the Camp Hall is the director of the Keith Hall Pavilion renovations and updating. Jazz Summer Drum Intensive and is the at the J tickets, which are $30, will help Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western support the renovations. There are Michigan University. He is also radio also $50 patron tickets available, which host for Jazz Currents on WMUK grants ticketholders VIP entrance an and tours the globe with singer Curtis hour before the event to mingle with the Stigers and his New York trio TRI-FI. musicians. To purchase tickets and for more “They are the tops,” Salem says of information, visit www.shawjcc. the musicians. A master of bebop, org/jazz. This event is graciously Shay Goldenberg holds up his sign “Just a Shaliach from Akron” in Quicken Smulyan has shared the stage and underwritten by community Loans Arena, at the Cavs game, to which he chaperoned participants in the the recording studio with luminaries supporters. Other sponsorship Schultz Campus’ teen program. including: Dizzy Gillespie, Stan opportunities are available; please call Getz, Chick Corea, Tito Puente, 330-835-0025. Jewish Community January 2017 • 5 AKR N JewishBOARD OF AKRON News

The Akron Jewish community has welcomed many families and individuals through its Community Concierge program. Get to know new members of our community Why Akron? and why and how they chose to call the Akron Jewish community home.

RACHAEL AZOUZ Since their move, the couple joined the Passport Program FOR THE AKRON JEWISH NEWS through the Jewish Community Board of Akron.

Pat and Alexis Valley moved from Broadview Heights “We have been going to Temple Israel in the past several to Fairlawn two years ago to be closer to their jobs. months and really love it,” Pat says. But they didn’t expect to fall in love with the area. Though the Valleys enjoyed living in Broadview Heights, Pat, originally from Westerville, is a project manager Alexis admits they are happier in Akron. They have been for a construction company, and Alexis, originally welcomed by the community and enjoy the luxury of living from Solon, is an intervention specialist for a dropout in close proximity to many conveniences. prevention school in Akron. “It is so nice being right down the road from the mall, and “It has been a fantastic transition here to Akron,” there are so many yummy restaurants to choose from,” Alexis says. “There are so many great restaurants — Alexis adds. “There is usually even less snow being just 30 which helps since we are foodies — and people in the minutes further south, which is a perk.” community are very friendly and down to earth.” We can definitely attest to that. Some of their favorite spots include Pavonas, Edgars, When you meet the Valleys don’t be shy in asking for The Merchant, Tres Potrillos, and Dante Boccuzzi. restaurant recommendations, as their taste is spot-on. Alexis and Pat Valley

JEWISH Apply for JLI Spring Class Leadership The Jewish Community Board of Akron (JCBA) launched JLI this past fall to engage and connect adults under age 45 in the community. The program offers INITIATIVE professional and leadership development, at no cost to participants. Applications are now being accepted for the spring session, which starts in March. “JLI sessions prompted engaging, profound, forward-thinking discussions,” says JLI graduate Rachel Osherow. “It showed how invested our group is on leading change and building a brighter future for the Akron Jewish community.” “Everyone’s willingness to discuss different topics with a variety of points of view with respect and real discourse has been really heartening,” says JLI graduate Michelle Dickstein. “All opinions were welcomed and taken into account with an Informational Meeting open mind. Finding this kind of accepting environment is so unusual and unique. I feel extremely grateful for experiencing this first-hand.” THURSDAY, JAN. 12 | 5:30-7:30 PM JLI co-coordinators Julie Katz and Cathy Baer collaborated with Leadership Akron, Schultz Campus for Jewish Life, 750 White Pond Drive using its Community Leadership Institutes (CLI) as a model for JLI. Leadership Akron offered spots in CLI for five JLI participants (paid for by JCBA), to further their PRESENTERS • Babysitting at no charge development in the greater Akron community. Rubber City Jews, an organization for Mark Scheffler • Dinner & babysitting drop-off 20- and 30-somethings in Jewish Akron, also assisted in starting JLI. Executive Director of Leadership Akron from 5:30–6 pm; program starts promptly at 6 pm. “JLI familiarized me with how Jewish Akron operates and some of our Joe Kanfer community’s current challenges,” says JLI graduate Michael Gersman. “It gave Chairman of GOJO Industries • Must RSVP by Jan. 5 to [email protected] me the opportunity to meet other young leaders enthusiastic about accepting these David Koch or 330-835-0005 challenges and making a difference in the Akron Jewish community.” CEO of Jewish Community Board of Akron • Meal also provided to Discussion led by JLI graduates To learn more about JLI, there’s an informational meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12 at children in babysitting 5:30 pm on the Schultz Campus of Jewish Life, 750 White Pond Drive in Akron.

A program funded by the The spring session will be held in the late afternoon on Sundays: March 5, March Jewish Community Jewish Community Board 19, April 2, April 23 (held at lunchtime), May 21, and June 4. Babysitting is provided BOARD OF AKRON of Akron in association with at no charge during all of the sessions. Rubber City Jews For more information or to apply, visit jewishakron.org./jli, email jli@jewishakron. org or call 330-835-0005. 6 • January 2017 Focus on Israel from our shaliach SHAY GOLDENBERG [email protected] Five Legs on our Jewish Table: What Does it Mean to be Jewish?

SHAY GOLDENBERG Golda Meir, former prime minister of Israel, once He said that Israel and America are like brother and ISRAELI SHALIACH said: “We Jews have a secret weapon in our struggle sister, sometimes we are mad at each other, sometimes with the Arabs; we have no place to go.” we drive each other insane. BUT we are always there One of the questions I’ve tried to understand, or even for each other. We will always stand behind Israel. Is that true? Some will say: No, that’s false. answer, ever since I became a shaliach is: “What is Israel has our back. Jewish peoplehood”? We are all together here, in Akron, Ohio, United Israel is America’s annoying younger sister. It is States of America— one small and united Jewish This is a subject that I find beyond amazing. When I always wearing a hurt face, saying “we don’t need community— and no one is interrupting our Judaism had just arrived in Akron, I met many people from our you, America! We can and will make it on our own!” while we practice our religion and culture. So it seems community and asked them: “What do you think is my But the truth is we do need the U.S., because we are a we do have another place to go to, and even a safer job here? What do you want me to bring and to do?” family, and together we are much stronger. one. Others, in Europe perhaps, will say: I’m proud to I believe that my job here consists of not only bringing be a Jew, but maybe just not in public because of the Israel to the community but also to learn what Israel anti-Semitism that is on the rise. The third leg is the Biblical Mount Sinai. is to you. I’m learning and understanding your Who are we as a people? What are our main values? connection to Judaism and learning more about the Let me ask you a very hard question: What is connecting What is similar and what is different from others? U.S.’s relationship with Israel. I truly believe what us, as a people? What is the “Jewish peoplehood”? What are our rituals? On mount Sinai we promised: makes Judaism such a powerful religion is its people Avraham Einfeld, a Zionist educator in the Jewish To be witnessed to the existence of God in the world. I and our strong belief that everything is possible if you world, has offered “five legs” to keep us united as a just believe. have to say that I come from a secular family, so for me people, which I would like to share with you: personally it’s not always about believing in God. For I received a variety of answers to my question, and all me it is to know that no one (not even LeBron James) is of them had one thing in common— that we do have The first leg is our collective memory. a God, and we can’t think that he is or that he has the to have a connection with Israel, for many reasons. I History is to know what happened in the past; memory power to control another’s life. would add that this connection depends on us. That is to know who I am accordingly to what happened. Being partners with God to Tikkun Olam: Leave a brings me to my topic: Jewish peoplehood. Memory is the tool that helps us turn facts into values. better world for the future generations. If you had asked any Holocaust survivor who lost Let’s take my mother as an example. She decided to family in the Holocaust if he/she believed that the make aliya to Israel when she was 13-years old and Do things that remind us who we are as a Jewish state of Israel would ever exist, they would probably convinced her family to join her, because she suffered people. Holidays are a great way to demonstrate. from anti-Semitism growing up in Turkey. As her son say no. They sure would have hoped for it, but after The fourth leg is Israel’s land and all they’ve been through, you could understand their who was born in Israel— the only state that I know as doubts. my homeland, I know that there is nowhere else for the state of Israel me to go to, so I fight for my freedom. I translated her Israel’s land is the stock of the Jewish people’s But guess what? We fulfilled that dream. After 2,000 memory of being persecuted in the Galut and turned collective memory. “Jew” comes from the name Judea, years of Galut (Living in the Diaspora), the Jewish it into the value of being a Zionist. Again, memory which is the biblical, Roman, and modern name of people have a state of their own. And not just in a becomes a value. the mountainous southern part of the historic land of random territory but in the promised land— Israel. The second leg is the question, Who Israel, also known as the West Bank. When you say Since Israel was established in 1948, we continue to “I’m Jewish,” what you are really saying is that your fight for our freedom. The nations that surround us are we? family comes originally from Israel— nowhere else. The answer is Mishpacha, a family. You were either are jealous and want us gone. They see that we have There’s a big difference between LOVING Israel as born into the family or you were adopted. How can something unique that they just can’t have. We have a a state and LIKING her. Love means Israel is in your you get out? You cannot! vision for our country. We are definitely not there yet heart and in your concerns, which I believe is true for and haven’t achieved everything that we’ve hoped for, When I first came to Akron, I had a very interesting most of us. Liking means you appreciate and agree but we are making a great effort to get there. It took us conversation with a community member about Israel-US with what Israel is doing. You DO NOT have to like 2,000 years to get our homeland— does anyone really relations that changed the way I think of that relationship. us. Personally, I find myself sometimes not liking what believe that we are just going to give up? Focus on Israel January 2017 • 7

Israel has become, and there are times when I want to press the “reset” button on Israel to fix it. You DO NOT have to like Israel, but you should love us, Stories of Rescue and Relief in because it means you care. Israel at Na’amat program The fifth leg is language Na’amat will be presenting an informative and heartwarming program at Bravo Language is not just a way to communicate. It is the tool through which Ristorante at the Summit Mall on Tuesday Jan. 10, at 5:30 in the evening. Our culture is passed on from one generation to another. Sometimes, when I speakers will be our own shaliach, Shay Goldenberg, and Diana Greenberg from participate in a service in one of the synagogues, I hear congregants who Friends of Magen David Adom, an affiliate of the Red Cross in Israel. They will share don’t speak Hebrew reading the prayers in Hebrew, and many times they stories from Israel on the life-saving actions from organizations that we can support. joke with me about this. You may think the Hebrew words are just a bunch of tones and sounds. But they aren’t. The reason why we keep on reading the Individual checks for dinner will be given and you will be able to order from the text in its original form is because our people have been reading in Hebrew regular menu. We encourage members and non-members to join us and of course for centuries. Because they all know that their parents, and grandparents, men are also welcome. Please make your reservations by Jan. 4, Please RSVP to Ellen and 100 generations before did exactly what they are doing and that is what Moss 330-864-5553 or [email protected] all Jews, all around the world are doing. You can go to any synagogue in the world and it will be the same. Same culture, same people. Avraham ends his lecture by arguing that all Jews should commit to at least three of the five legs: memory, mishpacha, mountain Sinai, Israel and NA'AMAT Emergency Fire Appeal language. This way, whenever we meet another Jew who has made the same commitment, they will always have at least one of the legs in common. Over 600 wildfires in Israel destroyed and damaged homes and NA'AMAT day care facilities in Israel. Six NA'AMAT day care centers required evacuation. One center in For me, Israel is where my heart is. It’s the warmest, safest and most amazing Haifa, caring for over 70 children was severely damaged and can no longer be used. place on earth, and I can never imagine leaving Israel. No matter how many The children who attended these centers are being transported to day care centers all struggles appear on the way. The Jewish people had a dream, and it came over Israel. true. Now we have to live it. To raise funds for this vital cause, NA'AMAT has established the NA'AMAT I would love to keep the conversation going, so please feel free to contact me Emergency Fire Appeal. Your support of this campaign will help the Israeli women, and share your thoughts with me. children and families who are in such desperate need. Wishing us all a warm and loving winter! Donations can be made online www.naamat.org or mailed to NA'AMAT, 21515 Vanowen St.,Suite 102, Canoga Park, CA 91303.

January Shaliach Programs with Shay Goldenberg TRAVEL WITH SHAY ISRAELI MOVIE NIGHT North Israel Atomic Falafel Let's explore the Galilee! Two girls from nuclear towns Take in the beautiful scenery in Israel and Iran spill their through video and photos. countries most valuable secrets Hear about Haifa, the Sea on Facebook while trying to of Galilee and more in this prevent a nuclear crisis. region. Thursday, Jan. 5 • 6:30-8 pm Tuesday, Jan. 17 • 6:30-8 pm

All Programs are FREE. THE SCHULTZ CAMPUS FOR JEWISH LIFE Jewish Community Please RSVP to: 330-316-5699 BOARD OF AKRON 750 White Pond Drive • Akron, OH 44320 or [email protected]. 8 • January 2017 Jewish Community AKR N JewishBOARD OF AKRON News

It’s not too early to School’s Out (for Grades K–8) plan for Camp JCC! Is your child’s school closed for in-service, holidays or bad weather? The Shaw JCC „ Save 15% when you register for has the perfect solution for you! Come join our School’s Out or Snow Day program. Camp JCC at the J’s Family Fun Day & Your child’s day will be filled with fun activities at the gym, pool and outdoors Open House! Sunday, Jan. 29, 1-4 p.m. (weather permitting). The program runs 7 a.m.- 6 p.m., and you will need to bring a vegetarian lunch, swimsuit and towel for your child. Advanced registration and payment is required for School’s Out days. Cost per day: $40 for JCC members & Resnik students/$50 for guests. Contact Diane Galizio at 330-835-0035 or email [email protected] to register.

Scheduled School’s Out Days: • Akron Public Schools: Jan. 9, 16 & 20, Feb. 20 • Copley District: Jan. 16 & 20, Feb. 20 • Revere District: Jan. 16 & Feb. 20 • The Lippman School: Jan. 16, Feb. 17 & 20

MLK & Presidents’ Day Basketball Clinics at the J

The Shaw JCC will hold one-day basketball clinics for ages 8–13 on both Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 16 and Presidents’ Day, Feb. 22. Both clinics run from „ June 4 - Aug. 18, 2017 10 a.m.- 1p.m. and each cost $28 for members or $40 for guests. „ Daily swimming The MLK Day clinic will cover ball handling, shooting and passing skills through „ Flexible schedule different games and contests. One-one-one and three-on-three will be played. „ 20+ specialty camps to choose from! The Presidents’ Day shooting clinic will start off with a video review of the players’ shots. Our staff will break it down so the players knows what is right and shawjcc.org/camp • 330.867.7850 what they need to correct with their shot. We will also cover shooting footwork coming off screens and off the dribble. 750 White Pond Dr. • Akron, Ohio Register for either clinic online at tnbabasketball.com/tnbaohio. ❆ The Mandel Early Childhood SECOND ANNUAL  ❅ Education Center and The Lippman School are partnering to present WINTER BASH  ❆ Saturday, Jan. 21 • 7:30-10 p.m. ❆ Event highlights include live entertainment with professional magician Drew Murray, strolling dinner, dessert and coffee bar, wine wall, teacher outings, student art projects, chance auction, silent auction and and a Giving Tree. Proceeds will benefit the Mandel ECE and The Lippman School. Register online at www.jewishakron.org/winterbash Jewish Community January 2017 • 9 AKR N JewishBOARD OF AKRON News A Matter of Ethics Outline your values in an ethical will Community Shaw JCC We all know what a will is— a legal document distributing your possessions after Akron Shabbat Dinner you die. But have you heard of an ethical will? This is a non-binding document that imparts your values and the life lessons you have learned. Ethical wills are actually an ancient Jewish practice that have come back into fashion. Because ethical wills are not legally binding, there are no rules, only things to consider. It is usually in the form of a letter to family members. The ethical will outlines what you value, personal experiences that have shaped your life, and what values you would like your children or family members to keep after your death. While this can be a very intense process to figure out what you want to say, it does not need to be a long document. You can write this at any stage of your life, edit it and present it while you are living or after your death. How did you try to achieve Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) through your philanthropy and volunteerism? You may want to include what causes you have supported that you would like your children or grandchildren to continue to support. There are many resources on the internet and books to help guide you in writing your ethical will. The most important thing is to start. If you would like to make sure your favorite organization continues to receive support after your death, then you should consider making a planned gift. This can come in the form of a legal will, endowment, or even a life insurance policy with the recipient organization as the beneficiary. If supporting the Jewish community is important to you, contact Julie Katz, Campus Campaign and Endowment Director, to find out how you can impact the Jewish community beyond your lifetime. Call 330-835-0005 or email [email protected].

Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project a trip to Israel for Mothers raising Jewish children  Oct. 30-Nov. 6, 2017 RSVP at shawjcc.org/shabbat informational meeting Community Shabbat Dinner Friday, Jan. 27 • 5:30 p.m. at Anshe Sfard Wednesday, Feb. 22 • 7-8 pm Including Wine Tasting featuring Israeli wines & guest speaker (to be announced) Email [email protected] or call 330-835-0005 to RSVP or for more information. Sponsored by the Shaw JCC with Anshe Sfard, Beth El Congregation & Temple Israel Underwritten by the Jewish Community Board of Akron

10 • January 2017 Lifelong Learning Study Abroad in Israel Options ‘The Jewish Street’ The Ginsburg-Ingerman Overseas Student Program (OSP) at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev offers summer and academic semester programs, including specialized areas of study like intensive Hebrew, innovation and leadership, data Class Starts Jan. 11 mining, and global health. A few spaces are available for senior Students will explore Israel on trips organized by OSP, where they will learn about learners in The Jewish Street: The City & the country’s history, landscape and diverse traditions. Participants live in dormitory Modern Jewish Writing class. Esther Hexter apartments with Israeli students, providing the opportunity to practice Hebrew and will lead lively interactive discussions to forge a genuine connection with Israelis. explore the complex relationship Jews BGU is located in Beer-Sheva, the capital of Israel’s Negev region. Applications have forged with city life, the iconic accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more at bgustudyabroad.org. “Jewish street” (die Yidische gas), over time in many places in the world through Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI) is a pluralistic study-abroad stories. program for high school students. The programs fuse formal classroom study and experience-based learning. AMHSI’s main campus is in Hod HaSharon, not far The class meets six Wednesdays in a row: from Tel Aviv. It offers 8-week and 18-week academic year programs, and 6-week Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, from 11:15 summer programs (plus Poland trips). Learn more at amhsi.org. am-12:45 pm on the Schultz Campus for Jewish Life. Students may use Israel Incentive Savings Plan (IISP) funds for approved trips after completing tenth grade until age 26. Contact the JCBA at 330-869-2424. The book for the class is The Jewish Street: The City and Modern Jewish Writing: An Anthology, edited by Murray Baumgarten & Lee David Jaffe. JCBA has ordered Religious school director position NOW OPEN copies at $16 each. A few still remain. Call  Chadash, the Canton community religious Hexter at 330-836-0777 to purchase book. school is accepting applications for director. This winter class of the 2017 Encountering Jewish Culture series, is funded  Develop Judaic and Hebrew curriculums, by a grant from the Edward I. Abramson Program Fund, Jewish Community holiday programs, and manage teachers. Board of Akron.  Approx. 38 students from Conservative and Reform backgrounds. Class fee is $25. Register online at: www.jewishakron.org/jewish_stories or  30 hours per week, 6 weeks off/year, no send check / bring payable to “JCBA”, with name, address, e-mail and phone benefits numbers to: JCBA, c/o Mary Dean, 750 White Pond Dr., Akron 44320.  Application deadline: February 1, 2017 “Everyone is invited to come and bring friends to join our lively interfaith  Send resumes to [email protected] discussion. New students are always welcome. No prior experience is necessary, just the desire to learn,” Hexter says. Questions: please contact: 330-836-0777 or [email protected].

Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? Discussion on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 6 pm

Parents of children ages 3-6 are invited to participate in a discussion about kindergarten readiness on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Join us at 6 pm at The Lippman School. David Steinweg, Ph.D., will lead a panel discussion regarding areas— emotional, behavioral, & educational—that parents take into consideration when deciding when their child will be ready for kindergarten. This panel will include educators and parents. Complimentary babysitting will be provided. Parking is free at the Shaw JCC, which is adjacent to the school. Admission is also free, but reservations are required.

RSVP at www.thelippmanschool.org, or call 330-836-0419. Lifelong Learning January 2017 • 11 CHERYL CARTER BETH EL UNIVERSITY WINTER SERIES Upcoming Presentations at Beth El Explore ‘Religious Fundamentalism’ and Jewish Martyrs

Beth El welcomes Professor Joan S. Friedman, popular She has rabbinic ordination and a Ph.D in history for 35 years at Temple Israel in Canton. Advance lecturer and teacher, as she returns to present The from Columbia University. Her book Guidance, Not reservation requested by Feb. 20. Meaning of “Religious Fundamentalism” in a Jewish Governance: Rabbi Solomon B. Freehof and Reform Responsa CCBEU was started by former Beth El education Context at Cheryl Carter Beth El University (CCBEU) was a finalist for the 2013 National Jewish Book Award. chair, Cheryl Carter (of blessed memory), a dedicated adult education series on Sunday morning, Jan. 29. CCBEU’s winter series continues with engaging lecturer and creative volunteer at Beth El Congregation. Beth Morning begins at 9 am with a light continental Rabbi John Spitzer, D. Min., presenting “A Faith To Die El Congregation on the Schultz Campus for Jewish breakfast (following services at 8:30 am). Dr. Friedman For”-About Jewish Martyrs on Sunday, Feb. 26. Rabbi Life, at 750 White Pond Dr, Akron Oh, 44320. will present from 9:30-11:00 am, with the opportunity Spitzer’s presentation will feature interactive text study. There is a suggested $5 donation for each program. for questions and answers near the end. Advance All adult learners from the community are welcome. For reservation or information, contact Erin Katz reservation requested by Jan. 23. Morning begins at 9 am with a light continental Ford: [email protected] or 330-864- breakfast (following services at 8:30 am). Dr. Friedman is associate professor of history and 2105, ext. 118. Baby sitting is available by advance religious studies and chair of the minor in Middle East Rabbi Spitzer is associate professor of Jewish Studies, reservation. and North African Studies at the College of Wooster. Walsh University in Canton and was a pulpit rabbi Making Sense of the Jewish revival Jewish Studies Courses Making Sense of the Jewish RevivalIN in POLAND Poland at Kent State this Spring Lunch and Learn Associate Professor of Sociology, Faculty

Children in the Holocaust LUNCHwith AND LEARN Affiliate at the Frankel taught by Professor Sol Factor with Geneviève Zubrzycki, Ph.D Center for Judaic GENEVIÈVEI n PolStudies,an andd Director of

Tuesdays and Thursdays • 12:30-1:45 pm • Course Number: JWST-40095 the Weiser Center for Mon, ZUBRZYCKI, February Ph.D.6 Europe and Eurasia at the University of 12:00 – 1:30 pm Intro to Jewish Studies Michigan. taught by Professor Chaya Kessler Wick Poetry Center at Kent State

Tuesdays and Thursdays • 11am-12:15 pm • Course Number: JWST-11001 Lunch will be served. Free and open to all! Music in the Films of Mel Brooks Monday nights • 7:20-10 pm • Course Number: MUS-40295 Zubrzycki isWhere? Associate Professor Wick of Sociology, Poetry Faculty Center Affiliate at the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies, and Director of the Weiser If you would like to register for classes as a guest student, please visit Center for EuropeWhen? and EurasiaMon at the, FebruaryUniversity of Michigan. 6, 2017 www.kent.edu/admissions/undergraduate/guest-students for more information:.

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Thursdays • Lunch10:30 will am be -12served. pm O M M M Y & E M beginning in JanuaryFree andat Anshe open Sfard to all! For children age birth to 3-years old, Register at www.akronshul.com or with mom, dad, or grandparent. call 330-606-9876. 12 • January 2017 Jewish Community AKR N JewishBOARD OF AKRON News

Chanukah at Home Depot!

Over 30 families got in the Chanukah spirit at the annual Chanukah at Home Depot event on December 4. Participants made a candle box for the holiday and enjoyed entertainment for the whole family. Jewish Community January 2017 • 13 AKR N JewishBOARD OF AKRON News Forum 360 Welcomes Rabbi Brown, UA President to Program Shabbat Interesting people are coming to northeast Ohio and taking Other current shows looked at different aspects of healthy positions of influence! This January, you can meet two of living including mindfulness and how physicians find ways in a Round them on Forum 360! to live healthy. Temple Israel, an Akron congregation that is over 150 years Future shows include new female CEOs in northeast Ohio A young family Shabbat old, recently installed a new rabbi and he visited Forum 360. and a conversation with Cavalier legend Campy Russell, experience through food, Rabbi Josh Brown and his family moved to Akron from including an appearance by the NBA Championship ring! Omaha. Rabbi Brown fun, friends, and prayer. Our goal at Forum 360 is to create a bridge talked about everything from at Anshe Sfard. Open to between the people who have incredible the challenges of dating stories to tell and listeners and viewers eager all. 6 - 7:30 pm as a rabbinical student to to hear their stories. Forum 360 is a jewel in challenges of American Jewry. the fabric of NE Ohio. Our goal is always to Jan 13 • Feb 10 The University of Akron’s feature people, places, issues and ideas with new president Matthew a global outlook or a local view. We welcome March 3 • April 28 Wilson came to Akron first ideas for topics and guests. as dean of the law school May 19 • June 16 Each show will air: and now is president of the university. He shared PBS/Fusion channel 45/49 on Monday at Sponsored by the highlights of his first months 8 pm and Saturday at 5 pm. as president — including Lippman-Kanfer Family WONE FM 97.5 Sunday 6 am WAKR AM helping underclassmen Forum 360 host Leslie Ungar with guest 1590 Sunday, 5 pm, Monday 12:30 am Foundation move into the dorms! Rabbi Brown, new rabbi of Temple Israel

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Gary Smulyan Xavier Davis Rodney Whitaker Keith Hall SUNDAY, MARCH 19 • 3-7 PM • 750 WHITE POND DR., AKRON TICKETS: $30 GENERAL ADMISSION & $50 PATRON EVENT MEET & GREET Featuring renowned jazz musicians Gary Smulyan, Xavier Davis, Rodney Whitaker & Keith Hall Proceeds benefit the camp pavilion roof renovations • More info & tickets:shawjcc.org/jazz This event is graciously underwritten by community supporters. To sponsor, call 330-835-0025. 14 • January 2017 Jewish Community AKR N JewishBOARD OF AKRON News Local Temple Schedules ANSHE SFARD SYNAGOGUE 646 N. Revere Road, Akron Shacharit 330-867-7292 Sunday, 8 am www.akronshul.com Monday & Thursday, 7:30 am Rabbi Mendy Sasonkin Shabbat, 9 am Mincha & Maariv Sunday - Friday, 7:30 pm Shabbat, 7:30 pm Torah Studies with Rabbi Sasonkin Tuesday at 8 pm; for men and women

BETH EL CONGREGATION 750 White Pond Drive, Akron Kabbalat Shabbat 330-864-2105 Held at Brookdale Montrose (formally www.bethelakron.com Chambrel) on the first Friday of every month. Rabbi Stephen Grundfast Friday Night Services Will only be held on Friday nights when there is a special program. Please check the calendar for details. Shabbat Morning Services, 9:15 am Shacharit Weekdays, 7:30 am Shacharit Sundays, 8:30 am

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM 50 Division Street, Hudson Friday Night Services 330-656-1800 Held twice a month at 7:45 pm, normally on [email protected] the second and fourth Fridays of the month Rabbi Jim Egolf

TEMPLE ISRAEL 91 Springside Drive, Akron Friday Night Services: 6:15 pm 330-665-2000 Last Friday of the Month Services: www.templeisraelakron.org 7:30 pm Rabbi Josh Brown Wee Sing Shabbat Sing-a-long Cantor Kathy Fromson First Friday of the month at 5:30 pm; for families with children ages 0-6 Torah Study: Saturdays at 9:00 am Annual Spaghetti Dinner Saturday Morning Services: 10:15 am Sunday, Jan. 15 • 5 pm at Anshe Sfard It is considered a great mitzvah and Raffle prizes, cash wine bar, vegetarian & gluten-free available. responsibility to honor the Sabbath by lighting candles 18 minutes before $15 by Jan. 9; $20 after sunset on Friday evening. Ages 5 and under FREE Friday, Jan. 6 4:55 pm RSVP at www.akronshul.com or Candle Friday, Jan. 13 5:03 pm call 330-867-7292. Lighting Friday, Jan. 20 5:11 pm Proceeds to benefit Women’s Times Friday, Jan. 27 5:19 pm Chavurah community programs Jewish Community January 2017 • 15 AKR N JewishBOARD OF AKRON News Order Mah Senior Adult Programs Jongg rules Bridge NA’AMAT is now accepting orders for 2017 mah Monday Ongoing 11 a.m.–2 p.m. $1 donation suggested jongg rules. The rules are $8 for the standard size No matter what level of play, join us for Bridge. No instruction is provided. rules and $9 for the larger print rules. Please send No RSVP needed. Open to all. your order with name, address, the number and size rules you want, and a check payable to NA’AMAT Retired Men’s Group USA, c/o: Debbie Rosen, 835 Sutton Place, Akron, OH 44313. Tuesday 2nd & 4th Tues. 9:30–11:30 a.m. $1 donation suggested Orders should be received by mid-January. These Join the Men’s Group for open discussion. No RSVP needed. Open to all. rules will be mailed directly to your home from The National Mah Jongg League. Mah Jongg Thursday Ongoing 1–4 p.m. No RSVP needed - FREE Join us for Mah Jongg. Young and old alike are enjoying the comeback of Mah Jongg. Whether you know how to play, or want to learn, there will be an opportunity! Open to all. Lunch Bunch Tuesday 2nd Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. RSVP at least one day in advance* Once a month join us as we eat at different locally owned, Akron-area restaurants. Jan. 10 Slymon’s Rockside in Independence Please note that if we switch to carpool or use a JCC van, you MUST RSVP by Jan. 5 to work out the logistics (there may be a cost involved if we use a van). Be’Tay Avon Café Tuesday 3rd Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. RSVP* - Pay as you can Join the fun, fellowship, conversation and FOOD at the once-a-month Old-Style Jewish Deli. Brain Health Talk Light lunch served. Pay as you feel, but donations are encouraged. Jan. 17 Patient Rights – Be Your Own Advocate for Quality Care with Memory In association with Menorah Park. As a patient, everyone is entitled to certain rights, like choosing the gender of your caregiver to participating in your pain management plan. This Screening lecture will prepare individuals to be informed patients and/or advocates for loved ones. Movie at the J Tuesday, Jan. 31 Wednesday 3rd Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. Free & Open to community 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the Shaw JCC Enjoy a current, first run movie in the quiet of the Shaw JCC, plus free popcorn! Closed captions provided. Open and FREE to the public. Jan. 18 Mother’s Day This presentation provides information on how Offering an ensemble tribute to mothers everywhere, this star-studded comedy focuses on the brain ages, what causes the brain to age and an assortment of moms and their intertwining lives as Mother’s Day approaches. how to help reduce the aging process of the brain. This lecture discusses risks and threats to brain Restaurant Review health, affects medication has on brain health Thursday 4th Thursdays 5:30 p.m. RSVP at least one day in advance* and techniques for improving brain health. Co- sponsored by Menorah Park – Home Health It’s dinner time! Enjoy food and conversation. Services now servicing the Akron Area. Jan. 26 El Rincon (1485 Arlington St, Akron) Please RSVP by Jan. 25 to Rachel Williams. *Please RSVP to Rachel, Phone:330-835-0027 or email: [email protected] 16 • January 2017 Jewish Community AKR N JewishBOARD OF AKRON News The Kugel Gourmet At the Temple Israel Gift Shop Temple Israel Sisterhood shared the recipes for the savory kugel ( parve-no dairy, vegetarian) JANUARY SPECIAL and the sweet kugel served at the Temple Israel Sisterhood Art and Jewish Food Festival 2016. Savory Noodle Kugel 10% off books for all ages with Spinach and Caramelized Onion

8 tbsp. non-dairy, unsalted margarine 2 boxes (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach; 2 tbsp. vegetable oil thawed and squeezed dry 2 large onions, minced ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth Salt and ground black pepper ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 lbs.), 4 tsp. white balsamic vinegar cored and cut into ¾-inch florets (about 6 cups) 4 tbsp. roasted red pepper hummus 1 lb. wide egg noodles Paprika 6 large eggs, lightly beaten

Adjust an oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 3 tablespoons margarine with the oil over high heat in a nonstick skillet. Add onions and ½ teaspoon salt; cook until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown and sweet, about 25 minutes longer. Remove from the heat, season with salt and pepper to taste, and let cool. Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in a large pot (with a perforated pasta insert, if available) over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon salt and cauliflower; cook until cauliflower is mostly tender but still slightly crunchy at the core, about 5 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a paper towel-lined baking sheet using a slotted spoon (or by lifting out the pasta insert). Let cool. Return water to a boil, add noodles and cook until almost tender but still firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain, transfer to a large bowl, and toss with 2 tablespoons margarine. Allow to cool to room temperature. Add onions, cauliflower, spinach, parsley, vinegar, hummus and eggs to the cooled noodles; toss to combine. Transfer the mixture to a 9- by 13-inch baking dish greased with 1 tablespoon margarine. Pour broth evenly over noodles and dot with remaining 2 tablespoons margarine. Sprinkle with paprika for color. Cover tightly with foil and bake about 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until the surface is golden and the center is hot, about 20 minutes longer. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Serves 8 to 10. Baby, It’s cold outside! Notes: Recipe adapted by Marsha Krieger. Vegetarian and non-dairy. Additions could include cheese, sautéed mushrooms, shredded carrots, roasted peppers, garlic or chopped herbs. Freezes well. Cozy up inside with a good book from Temple Israel Dairy Noodle Kugel Sisterhood Gift Shop! 1 lb. fine egg noodles 8 oz. cream cheese 1 tbsp. butter 5 eggs 1 pint sour cream 1½ cups sugar 1 small container (1 lb.) Graham cracker crumbs Gift Shop Hours: cottage cheese • Wednesdays 12:30-4:30pm

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook noodles a few minutes less than called for on package instructions; • After most Shabbat Friday evening services they will cook further when kugel is baked. • Happily by appointment. Please call the Temple office for Drain water from pot; melt butter on top of noodles and mix. In a separate bowl, mix all the remaining information at 330-665-2000. ingredients except graham cracker crumbs with a hand mixer.

Combine with noodles and pour the mixture into a greased 9- by 13-inch pan. Sprinkle graham cracker Temple Israel Sisterhood Gift Shop crumbs on top for color. 91 Springside Road, Bath, Ohio 44333 Bake for 1 hour. Serve with a side of sour cream. Serves 8 to 10. Jewish Community January 2017 • 17 AKR N JewishBOARD OF AKRON News JFS provides new financial protection service

For any senior adults who need assistance safeguarding their money, Jewish Family Service now offers a service to help them. The financial protection assistance service can help: • Set up a budget to help a person live within his/her means • Set up automatic bill payments • Review credit card usage for potential fraud • Set up limits on account access to safeguard funds from being misused • Review bank account expenditures online Within a one hour meeting, JFS's specialist can review your budget with you, set you up with automatic payments, and help secure your bank account. This personalized service comes at a small fee, in accordance with Jewish Family Service usual sliding scale. The service is open to any senior adults. If you're interested, please contact JFS to learn more or to arrange an appointment. Call 330-867-3388.

Charity, May 4, 2017 TANGIER RESTAURANT Cocktails & CABARET, AKRON Gift Shop Hours: • Wednesdays 12:30-4:30pm Proceeds will benefit the • After most Shabbat Friday evening services & Comedy! Volunteer Guardian Program • Happily by appointment. Please call the Temple office for information at 330-665-2000. 18 • January 2017 About People In Memoriam: Florence Leibtag Florence Leibtag passed away and was buried in Israel on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at age 95. She is the wife of the late Rabbi Abraham Leibtag and mother of David, Chaim, Rena, Menachem, and Adina.

Because of you, 187 children, In Memoriam: Beryl E. Rothschild families & seniors experienced firsthand the difference a gift Former Mayor of University Heights Beryl E. Rothschild died in November. She to Families Supporting Families is survived by her daughter Margaret (Brian) Slesnick, grandchildren Alec and can make. There are many Madeleine Slesnick, and sister Miriam (Dr. Ronald) Hinds. more families in our community Beryl Elaine Rothschild was born in Cleveland in 1928. She graduated from Ohio who need just a small change University in 1951 and got a job at the Cleveland Press, working for the paper’s to experience a significant radio-television editor. About that time, she met her husband Edmund on a blind difference in their lives. date, and they married in May 1952 when he got drafted in the Korean War. families Because of a flooded basement in their house in University Heights, she went to Will you help change supporting a city council meeting and asked what the city was going to do about the constant someone’s life? families problem. That’s how Rothschild got started. Soon after that, she became a stringer at The Plain Dealer covering University Heights Council Meetings and community news. In 1967 there was a vacancy on the council and Rothschild felt she knew how things worked, so she ran and became a council member and quickly discovered it 11 134 families was a lot different covering meetings than being part of it. children & seniors Rothschild served on council for ten years and ran for mayor in 1977 and became the first woman mayor of the city. She was one of America’s first woman mayors enjoyed a in the Akron and one of the longest serving. She was a Republican mayor for a predominantly well-balanced, community enjoyed Democratic city for 32 years. Rothschild believed local government had the most meaningful exceptional services impact on a person’s daily life and should deliver the necessary services. school age child & programming at care program. the J. She was most proud of the way University Heights had become an integrated community. They won two national awards for their Series of Discoveries multicultural diversity program. The program ran for 10 years and over 5000 24 34 participated. As mayor, she was most proud of that program and the fact that she children children left the city with a balanced budget and very low debt. flourished in a experienced Rothschild retired in December of 2009 at the age of 81 after serving the City of warm & nurturing summer camp, University Heights for 42 years, almost half of her life as a civil servant. environment at learned to swim the Mandel Early & played sports. Childhood Education Center. Add a Leaf to the Simcha Tree Celebrate the birth of a baby, baby naming, special birthday, wedding, To make a tax deductible donation Bar/Bat Mitzvah, confirmation, graduation or special anniversary or memorialize your loved ones— with a leaf on the Simcha Tree. When you purchase an engraved plaque, it will be displayed on the Shaw JCC Martin : Visit www.shawjcc.org to make a secure and Jenne Meltzer Simcha online donation. Tree. The purchase benefits the Shaw JCC’s senior adult programming. Set up monthly payments by calling the ( Shaw JCC office at 330-835-0025. Please call Rachel Armin Williams at 330-835-0027 or email rwilliams@jewishakron. A Stop by Shaw JCC’s front desk. org for more information, character limit, timeline, and cost etc. Contributions January 2017 • 19

Jewish National Fund Derrow-Kutnick Randy Recht In Honor of Mandel ECE Staff Credentials Sports Camp Fund • Marty Belsky receiving an 18 Difference Makers Award from Cleveland Jewish News from Dr. & Mrs. Larry Hexter & Development Fund Speedy Recovery for • Marjorie Recht from Sib Mirman In Honor of Rose & Lawrence Schwartz • Jackie Derrow & Steven Kutnick on the birth of grandson In Honor of Holocaust Education Fund Elliott Matthew Glauberman from Marcia & Dick Hirsh • Dr. Joseph Chapman’s 90th Birthday from Dr. & Mrs. Fred S. • Seth & Nora Glauberman on the birth of their son Elliott Vigder; Jack & Marilyn Kent In Honor of from Marvin & Judi Shapiro • Bernie Kamenir’s 90th Birthday from Jack & Marilyn Kent • Lila Marks receiving the Community Spirit Award from Irene • Marvin Rosenthal’s 80th Birthday from Jody Faught & Henry • Marvin Rosenthal’s 80th Birthday from Jack & Marilyn Kent & Alan Adler and Alyse & Andy Smith Zuchegno • Carmie & Todd Stein’s new grandson from Rose Schwartz Ronald Penner and Irene & Alan Adler In Memory of • Birth of Elliott Matthew Glauberman from Rose Schwartz • Judy Grundfast’s mother Susan Sedaca Haimes from Marvin JCC Memorial Fund for Israel- and Irene & Alan Adler and Alyse & Andy Smith & Judi Shapiro • Rose Schwartz from Mr. & Mrs. Edward Schwartz • Richard A. Marks from Ameera R. Primm centric BBYO Programming • Barbara May Coxe from Cousins Phyllis & Walt Felcher In Honor of In Memory of • Mr. & Mrs. Alan Kay’s new granddaughter from Harriet & • Lucille Gerson from Irene &Alan Adler, and Speedy Recovery for Jack Neiman Alyse & Andy Smith • Susan Kattan from Marvin & Judi Shapiro • Marv Rosenthal’s Special Birthday from Harriet & Jack • Charlotte Marks from Ameera R. Primm For Recovery of Neiman • Sheldon & Debbie Saferstein from Rose Schwartz and Irene Speedy Recovery for & Alan Adler Joseph & Marie Levin Building Fund • Lil Neiman from Harriet & Jack Neiman Jennifer Moss Outstanding In Memory of In Memory of • Phil Willdman from Harriet & Jack Neiman; Arlene Penner Graduate Award Fund • Joseph & Marie Levin from Martin & Joyce Levin In Honor of • Albert & Alice Backer from Martin & Joyce Levin Special Children’s Fund • Eric Katz’s marriage from Mr. & Mrs. Herb Moss Kerry Migdal Memorial Fund In Honor of • Bernie Kamenir’s 90th Birthday from Mr. & Mrs. Herb Moss • Marvin Rosenthal’s Special Birthday from Linda & Gary • Dr. Irving Kauvar birthday from Mr. & Mrs. Herb Moss In Memory of Levin • Dick & Arlene Rossen’s 55th wedding anniversary from Mr. & • Phil Willdman from Carol & Michael Kushkin Mrs. Herb Moss Stewart Surloff Lila Marks Best Wishes to Memorial Fund • David Minc on your new position from Mr. & Mrs. Herb Music Performance Moss In Honor of Thinking of you & Education Fund • Mary Ann Minster’s Special Birthday from Irene Kellerman • Ed Schneider from Mr. & Mrs. Herb Moss In Memory of In Memory of • Missy Nusbaum from Norman & Nancy Scherr • Martin Bliman from Irene Kellerman In Honor of Barbara Pollock • David Lockshin’s Tribute from Norman & Nancy Scherr Scholarship Award Fund • Mary Ann Minster’s 90th Birthday from Shelley & Larry Kaye CORRECTION In Memory of • Mel Stern’s 90th Birthday from Shelley & Larry Kaye • Sally Ekus’ sister from Fay Wish • Sheri & Stuart Glauberman’s new grandson Elliott from Sam Shkolnik’s name was spelled • Miriam Recht from Jerry & Leona Pollock Shelley & Larry Kaye incorrectly in the December 2016 • Barb May from Jerry & Leona Pollock • Jackie Derrow & Steve Kutnick’s new grandson Elliott from • Marty Bliman from Jerry & Leona Pollock Shelley & Larry Kaye issue of the Akron Jewish News. In Honor of • Lila Marks’ Community Spirit Award from Irene Kellerman We apologize for the error. • Mary Ann Minster’s Special Birthday from Jerry & Leona Pollock Visiting our Jewish cemeteries The Jewish Community Board of Akron is responsible for maintaining four BURIAL LOTS AVAILABLE cemeteries: Sherbondy, South Street, Workman’s Circle and Farband. The Jewish Community Board of South Street and Sherbondy are always locked. Occasionally, someone forgets Akron (JCBA) has burial lots available at to lock up after they leave. Workman’s Circle and Farband are open year Sherbondy Hill, Workman’s Circle and ‘round. You may stop at the Shaw JCC front desk and sign out a gate key. Be Farband. The purchase price of each lot is sure to return the key to the front desk on your way home from the cemetery. $950, plus perpetual care at $500. Contact Please phone the JCBA 330-869-2424 if you notice any maintenance issues the JCBA at 330-869-2424 for details. that should be addressed. 20 • January 2017 Jewish Community AKR N JewishBOARD OF AKRON News Shaw JCC Akron

FREE & OPEN Family FUN Day! to the Open House Community! Sunday, January 29 | 1-4 PM | 750 White Pond Dr. Akron Bounce& Houses, Face Painting, Balloon Twisting & BIG Savings!| 330-867-7850 | shawjcc.org

Shaw JCC membership Tour the Mandel Early Childhood Special appearances by Ariel & registration fee waived (save up to $100) Education Center Princess Anna!

Camp JCC 15% early bird The Lippman School $200 tuition Fun activities for the Kids! registration discount credit with a tour (for new students only) Basketball, Ping Pong & Theater