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march 2015/Adar-nisan 5775 a publication of United jewish federation of Volume 17, Number 2 Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien Reflections on a Famous Community Celebrates Grandfather – Marc Chagall Together By Elissa Kaplan chair, who was a collector of Art historian, costume and art, especially Jewish folk art. Shabbat Across Stamford mask creator, and floral de- Temple Sinai is a co-sponsor By Marcia Lane “Words That Hurt, Words That Heal: signer Bella Meyer will speak of the program. “On March 13, the Stamford Jewish Choosing Words Wisely.” He is the about her grandfather, Marc Throughout her life, Mey- community will do something ordinary author of novels and screenplays, and Chagall, as part of the Jewish er has been immersed in the and something extraordinary,” said UJF is widely acknowledged to be one of Historical Society of Fairfield world of art and has always Executive Director James Cohen. “We our greatest (and most entertaining) County’s March Featured painted. She was born in Paris will gather to celebrate Shabbat, as Jews Jewish speakers and teachers. His pre- Program. Meyer recalls her and raised in Switzerland. She do every Friday evening in every place sentation will be followed by a dessert earliest memory of her grand- left Switzerland the day she around the globe. But in a change from reception-and-schmooze. father, “[He would] take our graduated high school, mov- our usual routine, we in Stamford will “It is such a rarity – unprecedented fingers as if to understand Bella Meyer, ing to Jerusalem. After study- be under one roof; specifically, the roof here – for Jews across the denominational who we were… he was a very granddaughter of ing art history and obtaining of Rippowam Middle School on High spectrum to come together in this man- tactile person.” The program, Marc Chagall her Ph.D. in medieval art Ridge Road.” ner,” said Rabbi Joshua Hammerman of which is free and open to the history from the Sorbonne, Working in coordination with the Temple Beth El. “It is a celebration not public, will be held on Sunday, March Meyer taught art history, wrote nu- National Jewish Outreach Program (or only of Shabbat, but of Jewish diversity 29, at Temple Sinai, 458 Lakeside Dr., merous academic papers and lectured NJOP) and its Shabbat Across America itself.” Rabbi Jay TelRav of Temple Sinai Stamford, starting at 1:30 pm with about her grandfather’s work. When program, the Stamford Board of Rab- agreed and added, “It was heartening to refreshments at 1 pm. The program is she was invited to take on responsibili- bis and United Jewish Federation have realize that the mutual respect between being held in memory of Edythe Siegel, ties for the Visual Arts at the Cultural collaborated to create the event. Ortho- us translates into a desire to bring our z”l, JHS member and former program See “Chagall” on page 2 dox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstruc- communities together.” tionist and unaffiliated Jews will come “That was my vision,” said Shabbat together to celebrate Shabbat. There Across Stamford Chair Linda Spilka. will be candle-lighting, followed by two “To bring everyone together for a re- Japan and Israel Establish services – one Orthodox, with a musical ally beautiful Shabbat. This is a family style inspired by the late Rabbi Shlomo Shabbat which welcomes everyone.” Carlebach, and one progressive, with Spilka has worked with UJF staff and Closer Ties musical instruments and prayer. Then the Board of Rabbis for more than a By Cnaan Liphshiz historian and lecturer on the Far East at everyone will sit down to a catered, year to make that vision a reality. TOKYO (JTA) – Reading his Japa- the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. kosher Shabbat dinner, complete with The collaboration between the con- nese-language newspaper over break- Indeed, Japan’s government – zemirot (songs) and blessings. Activi- gregations extends beyond the service fast, Rabbi Mendy Sudakevich spotted buoyed by the population’s generally ties will be available for children of all to include all aspects of the evening, an ad for a self-help DVD titled “Get positive bias toward Jews – has been ages, and teens can volunteer to help after-dinner blessings, transportation rich like the Jews.” actively seeking stronger economic or hang out. This is a family Shabbat, and hosting for families who need ac- “Almost anywhere else in the world, ties with Israel. That’s especially true which welcomes everyone. commodations within walking distance such an ad – published in several widely now that the nation’s decades-long The highlight of the evening will be to Rippowam Middle School. Even the read Japanese dailies – would have been dependence on Arab oil is waning due the appearance of UJF Scholar-in-Resi- school itself has been part of the col- deemed antisemitic incitement,” noted to America’s increased energy produc- dence Rabbi Joseph Telushkin. Rabbi laboration. “We’re delighted to have Sudakevich, an Israel-born Chabad tion and Japan’s decreased reliance on Telushkin is the author of dozens of this special event at our school,” said emissary who settled in Tokyo in 2000. fossil fuels. books, including “Jewish Literacy: the Principal Jason Martin. “In order to But in Japan, he and others said, it’s In 2014, trade between the two Most Important Things to Know About help facilitate participation by walkers, something akin to a compliment. nations rose by 9.3 percent to $1.75 the Jewish Religion, Its People, and the school is graciously allowing people “[T]he takeaway is that Jews, and Israel billion, according to Israel’s Ministry Its History,” “A Code of Jewish Eth- to leave cars in the school lot until after by extension, should be emulated and of Economy. Warmer relations also ics,” “Jewish Humor: What the Best Shabbat on Saturday evening.” embraced,” said Ben-Ami Shillony, a See “Japan” on page 2 Jewish Jokes Say about the Jews” and See “Together” on page 2

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Hadassah Installs Officers On January 20, Hadassah Connecticut President Sally Kleinman installed the new officers of the Stamford Chapter of Hadassah. L-r: Karen Resnick, Irma Paull, Rhonda Ginsberg, chapter President Rhonda Greif, Allison Greenbaum and Kleinman. See page 15 for article. 2 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ march 2015 march 2015 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 3 Preparing for The Long Game community news By James A. Cohen provides multiple on-campus and youth- organizations that prepare students to deal with When I went off to college, which de- oriented organizations, JFNA has taken antisemitism in the academic setting and that spite what my children think was not all concerted steps to address the problem. help teens discover their Jewish identity increased JCC’s Gala Honors Community Leaders that long ago, my parents had to worry Thanks to donors like us, JFNA was able significantly. Our Federation recognizes the incred- By Luisa Viladas and served on many program and about my learning how to do laundry and to support a joint initiative of Hillel ible value of all of our partner institutions and At its annual spring gala on Sun- event committees. He is a fellow of balance a checkbook. Perhaps they were International and the Jewish Agency to local agencies who work in this field. Following day, March 8, the Stamford Jewish the JCC Association’s Esther Leah kept up at night wondering if I was study- bring a cadre of Israel Fellows alumni to JFNA’s national example, we intend to convene Community Center will honor com- Ritz Emerging Leadership Program, ing. But I can say with certainty that they bolster professional staff resources on 25 the community to discuss how we can secure our munity leaders Sue McGraw, Garry as well as UJF’s Behrend Institute for were not seized with fear over my having college campuses last fall. JFNA has also children’s futures better together. Stay tuned for Feldman, Craig L. Price and Jeannie Leadership. A member of the board to deal with antisemitism on campus or supported the Jewish Agency’s Makom more information on that community dialogue in Kasindorf. of advisors of Chabad Lubavitch of formulating responses to ugly campus Education Unit by providing workshops future issues of The New Jewish Voice. The JCC Spirit and Light Award Stamford and Chabad House of trends like the BDS (Boycott, Divestment James Cohen, for professionals and individuals on 30 With 25 new chapters of “Students for Justice in will be given to McGraw for her work Stamford, Price is also active with and Sanctions) movement. In less than a UJF CEO campuses across the country. In addition Palestine” opening on campuses in 2014 (bringing with young children. McGraw is the the Parent’s Association board at generation, the climate on hundreds of campuses to providing funding, JFNA has also convened The the total to 154 campus chapters) and BDS debates longtime director of JumpStart, the Bi-Cultural Day School. across the nation has changed for the worse. As a Israel on Campus Coalition; a professional lead- heading for votes at Stanford, UC Davis and North- early childhood education program The JCC Presidential Award of Garry Feldman Jeannie Kasindorf Sue McGraw Craig L. Price people, and as committed supporters of Federa- ership forum tasked with coordinating all agency western, we simply cannot be complacent. If we are for children with special needs. Excellence will be given to Kasindorf tion, we need to do something about it. efforts so that the problem is addressed without going to win the long game for our kids, and ensure McGraw has served as the director for her “unsurpassed leadership of On the national level, the Jewish Federations of duplication of effort. a safe and neutral environment in which they can of JumpStart since the program was part Feldman and Price will receive JCC ment to students in need. He serves JCC community programs.” North America is doing a great deal. In addition On the local level, our Federation is not shrink- learn, grow and reach their potential, the time to of Stamford’s Easter Seals Rehabilita- Community Leadership Awards for ex- on the board of The Workplace, which Kasindorf has served on the JCC’s to the amazing support the Federation system ing from this critical task. Funding in 2014 to act is now. tion Center. In 2004, JumpStart moved ceptional leadership for the benefit of helps local residents find employment Board of Directors since 2007, and to the JCC, where McGraw leads a pro- the JCC and the community at large. in Connecticut. Feldman also serves on currently serves on the Executive Com- gram that “helps children explore and Feldman has served on the JCC’s the board of Junior Achievement and as mittee as secretary. She chaired the Chagall Continued from page 1 enjoy their broadening worlds, always Board of Directors since 2005, and president of the board of the Newfield JCC’s Community Yom Ha’atzmaut cel- Services of the French Embassy, she moved to New dinary and mysterious as flowers.” Meyer’s passion privy to a unique and personal perspective on this remembering the joy and laughter of has spearheaded numerous events and Swim and Tennis Club. ebration for three years, co-chaired the York. She became involved with costume design and for beauty and aesthetics led her to become a floral world renowned Jewish artist!” being a child.” McGraw also serves as initiatives. He is the chairman of the Price serves on the Board of Direc- Volunteer Committee for the Stamford mask-making for a number of theatre performances. designer. She founded FleursBELLA, a floral design For more information about the program, con- president of the Board of Directors of board of the Stamford Chamber of tors of the JCC, where he has chaired See “Gala” on page 6 In addition, she produced her own puppet show and décor company in 2005, focusing her talents tact Marcie Schoenfeld at 203-359-9148 or l elissa@ Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, and is a Commerce, and the founder and chair- productions, including creating the puppets. on creating floral arrangements much in the way de-kaplan.com, or check out the JHS website at member of the Board of Trustees of man of Techcycle.org, an organization According to Ralph Gardner Jr. in an interview an artist paints. http://jhsfc-ct.org/history.html. the Darien Library. that distributes free computer equip- for The Wall Street Journal, it was a chance request by According to Eva Weller, president of the Jewish The Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County is a Deadlines for articles The deadlines for the next three issues of the new jewish voice are: some friends to design a chuppah for their wedding Historical Society, “We are indeed fortunate to have recipient agency of United Jewish Federation of Greater Tuesday, February 23...... April that led to her current artistic endeavors. A trip to such a rare opportunity for our community to be Stamford, New Canaan and Darien. Tuesday, March 25...... May the flower district turned into the revelation that Young Israel Brunch Monday, April 27...... June “there’s nothing in the world as rich and extraor- Japan Continued from page 1 Send New Jewish Voice article submissions to Sandy Golove at sandy@ujf. Honors Local Leaders org marked “Stamford Voice” in the subject line. Expect an acknowledge- yielded several recent joint memoranda on enhanc- ment; please re-send if you do not receive one. Together Continued from page 1 ing cooperation on research, trade, tourism and By Michael Feldstein and Shuster. The Wolfes have two Shabbat Across America is the brainchild of Rabbi even security cooperation – an area that successive Rabbi Naftali Wolfe, Leah and Rabbi children, Eliora and Ronen. Ephraim Buchwald, who was the founder of NJOP. Japanese administrations regarded as taboo for fear Moshe Shemtov, and David Nachman Rabbi Moshe and Leah Shemtov See Enclosed Invitation The very first Shabbat Across America was launched that it would anger oil-rich Arab nations. will be the featured honorees at Young will be given the synagogue’s com- in 1997. Members of the local community say they are And in Japan, government policy has a substantially Israel of Stamford’s Double Chai An- munity service award. They both National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbeine excited to be among the more than 450 congrega- larger impact on private firms than in the West, Shillony nual Brunch, to be held at the Crowne have been fixtures at Chabad of From Rosenfeld to Robeson tions and communities that will be celebrating this said. This was evidenced in the decisions by nearly all Plaza Stamford on Sunday, March 8. Stamford for more than two de- year. Reservations can be made at ujf.org/sas or by the large Japanese carmakers not to enter the Israeli Young Israel, which was founded in cades, and serve the entire Jewish Thursday, March 19, 2015 th calling Marcia Lane at 203-321-1373, ext. 104. market until the 1990s, when the Arab oil boycott – a 1979, will be marking its 36 anniver- community with their brand of In English and Yiddish with supertitles set of sanctions applied against nations that did busi- sary this year. outreach and hospitality. ness with Israel – began to loosen, he added. Rabbi Wolfe, who will be awarded David Nachman, who has worked Yiddish knowledge not necessary Please support our advertisers, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, met Japan’s new certainty owes to the arrival in Octo- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on May 14, this year’s honor by the synagogue, is as a youth leader for the synagogue nationalyiddishtheatre.org/productions/from-rosenfeld-to-robeson tell them you saw their ad ber of U.S.-produced shale oil, which is expected to 2014. (Photo by Kobi Gideon/GPO) currently the Judaic Studies Scholar- for the past few years, will be receiv- put the United States ahead of Saudi Arabia as the in-Residence at Carmel Academy. ing the synagogue’s youth honoree here in world’s largest exporter of black gold. As production Japan, the historian added, Israel is a particularly He was the spiritual leader of Young award, in which deserving teens an- in the United States nears the projected rate of 11.6 valuable partner because its unique expertise in Israel of Stamford, and continues nually receive recognition for their Moving to Florida? Writing million barrels a day by 2020, exports to Japan are defense and military technologies fits his plan for to teach classes there and help out efforts on behalf of the shul. in fulfilling rabbinic duties. He is “We are very pleased to be honor- Critical Reading expected to grow far beyond the current level of beefing up Japanese military capabilities against an 300,000 barrels a month. At the same time, Japan is increasingly defiant North Korea. married to Navah Wolfe, who is an ing several deserving individuals, all of Literature increasingly relying on green energy. The Arab Spring of 2011 also changed Japan’s view editor of children’s books at Simon See “Brunch” on page 4 Public Speaking More evidence of warmer ties between Israel and of the region in Israel’s favor, according to Naoki for Japan: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Maruyama, a professor of history at Japan’s Meiji SAT and ACT official visit to Tokyo in May, where he and his wife, Gakuin University. “With the region falling into chaos High School and College Schoolwork Sara, dined with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo and internal strife, Israel stands out as the exception Brick & Mortar in Hallandale, FL Since 1980 Professional and Business Abe and his wife, Akie, at Abe’s residence. 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On January 4, the two nations, it’s still some 30 percent lower than Netanyahu’s Cabinet approved a series of measures Israel’s trade with South Korea, one of Japan’s main Open 7 Days A Week! aimed at boosting trade to the tune of several tens of competitors. That competition is another factor en- millions of dollars. Israel will open an Economy Ministry hancing Israel’s appeal in Japan, according to Peleg Board Certied Pediatric Dentistsntists & Orthodontists! office in Osaka and increase by 50 percent government Lewi, head of mission of Israel’s embassy in Tokyo. 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ÊVisit www.ujf.org, facebook.com/stamfordFederation, or tweet UJF at ujfstamford 4 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ march 2015 march 2015 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 5 The Pursuit of Harmony One Step Closer UConn Judaic Studies Spring Series By Cantor Micah Morgovsky Song of The Year honors from both By Rebecca Isenstein is a retired professor of art institutions, including the ford campus, and graduate courses in Is it possible to turn an enemy into a the Gospel Music Association and JSS Building Reaches New Heights The Center for Judaic and Middle history at UConn-Stamford, Jewish Museum, the Center literature and politics and literature friend? Is it possible to feel compassion the Nashville Songwriters Association Local seniors are one step closer to away from completion of a campus that Eastern Studies at UConn-Stamford will has shown her own work at for Jewish History and the and religion at the Storrs campus. This for someone you have always feared? International, and spent 14 weeks at enjoying Connecticut’s first “house- will transform long-term care,” said offer its Lunch and Learn Series again almost 100 shows throughout 92nd Street Y in New York spring, Aschkenasy will offer a new On Saturday, March 14, at Temple #1. Ochs’ music can be heard on the hold model” senior care building Andrew H. Banoff, president and CEO this spring, with lectures encompassing New England and is a founder City. This past September, course, “Jewish American Literature Sinai in Stamford, Michael Hunter movie soundtracks for “The Sisterhood featuring assisted living, a skilled of Jewish Senior Services. “Everyone a cross-section of Judaic culture, litera- of the Loft Artists Association he joined Robert Osborne and Culture,” an interdisciplinary study Ochs, an award winning Jewish of The Traveling Pants” trilogy, and on nursing home, hospice care and a full is excited about the move to the new ture and history. The series will begin on based in Stamford. on the Turner Classic Mov- of literary and artistic productions by American songwriter/producer, will the television shows “The Simpsons” range of senior care services – now that campus, but, of course, we continue Thursday, April 16, with the Herbert and For film buffs, on Thurs- ies cable television network and about Jews in the U.S. from arrival be joined on stage by Cantor Micah and “True Blood.” He frequently the final steel beam has been placed to focus on continuously providing Sarah M. Gibor Annual Lecture: “The day, April 30, the third lecture to co-host and program the to the present, reflecting the Jewish Morgovsky and members of Ruach, travels around the globe to write for atop the new Jewish Senior Services the absolute best care to our current Vilna Gaon and his Students: Reason will feature film educator and five-week series “The Pro- experience and historical journey from Kolot Sinai and RuJu, the temple’s various pop stars, and his songs have building on the Harry and Jeanette and incoming residents.” and the Radicalization of Religion in historian Dr. Eric Goldman, jected Image: The Jewish marginality to mainstream. The course band, choir and youth ensemble, for been recorded by international en- Weinberg campus. Before being hoisted by crane into Modernity” by Dr. Eliyahu Stern. Pro- for the Saul Kwartin Memo- Dr. Eric Goldman, Experience on Film.” will include a special guest lecture by an evening of song and conversation. tertainers such as Helene Fischer, the The January 22 topping-out ceremo- place, the final beam was taken to the fessor of religious studies and Judaic rial Lecture: “The Coming of co-host of the series Wrapping up the series Goldman, “Iconic American Filmmak- Ochs will retrace his steps between number-one selling artist in Germany, ny, a construction tradition in which the current Jewish Home in Fairfield, the studies and history at Yale University, Age of America’s Jews (1946- “The Projected Image: on Thursday, May 14, the ers: The Jewish Contribution.” Israel, the West Bank and Jordan in Austria, Denmark and Switzerland; highest and last piece of steel is hoisted state’s largest five-star nursing home, Stern specializes in the transformation 1966): Reflections from the The Jewish Experience Center’s own Dr. Nehama For more information or to register “The Pursuit of Harmony” through Natalie Grant; and M Callahan, re- atop the building’s frame, marked the and signed by hundreds of residents, and development of traditional and Cinema.” Goldman is pro- on Film” on Turner Aschkenasy will present the for the series ($50 including lunch), songs, personal stories, photographs cently named a 10 Best Male Country structural completion for the new $75 staff members and construction team religious worldviews in Western life, par- fessor of cinema at Yeshiva Classic Movies and Maria and Ishier Jacobson or to join the Center’s mailing list and and video. Artists to Watch 2014. million, 372,000 square-foot building, members. As part of the topping-out ticularly focusing on modern Eastern University and a contributing upcoming lecturer at Annual Lecture: “Arguing receive updates on courses and pro- Ochs is recognized as a break- As a founding member of the band set to open in spring 2016. ceremony, the construction team European Jewry, Zionism, secularism film reviewer for New Jersey’s UConn-Stamford. with God: The Jobian Voice gram offerings, contact the Center’s through composer in Jewish music. The Pursuit of Harmony, Ochs has The new campus is on the former also hoisted an American flag and a and religious radicalism. The Jewish Standard. Goldman in Judaic Literary Tradition.” office at 203-251-9525 or stamford- His melodies can be heard in syna- been writing and performing in the site of the Jewish Community Center tree atop the building to symbolize Of note for art appreciators, the is former director of the Jewish Media Aschkenasy is professor of compara- [email protected]. gogues around the world and he is Middle East and Europe with a group at 4200 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Perkins pride and the building coming to life, second lecture on Thursday, April 23, Service, where he helped launch the tive literary and cultural studies at the The Center for Judaic and Middle Eastern often commissioned to write original of Palestinian, Israeli, Jordanian and Eastman is the architect and KBE respectively. will feature the Professor Renee Kahn concept of Jewish television program- University of Connecticut, where she Studies is a recipient agency of the United compositions for various congrega- Norwegian songwriters and recording Building Corporation is construction Jewish Senior Services is a recipient for the Edith Samers and Edward Smith ming and film festivals across North teaches courses in Israeli and Middle Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New tions throughout America. He has artists. They play to sold-out crowds, manager at risk. agency of United Jewish Federation of Greater Lecture: “Chagall from Paris to Moscow: America. He has developed and mod- Eastern literature, Bible, women’s stud- Canaan and Darien, and is also supported performed at international Jewish bringing their message of change and “We are a little more than a year Stamford, New Canaan and Darien. The Russian Jewish Theater Years.” Kahn erated film programs at a variety of ies, and English literature at the Stam- by donations from the community. institutions, including London’s Leo hope to audiences around the world. Baeck Rabbinical College, the Union Ochs (The Pursuit of Harmony) has for Reform Judaism’s Biennial and performed at the United Nations, Photo Exhibit Captures the Reality of Cyprus Camps The Jewish Museum of Berlin. the National Prayer Breakfast (at Additionally, Ochs has established the invitation of Congress), and at When Holocaust Survivors were Denied Aliyah himself as one of the most versatile various embassies and capitals around By Stephne Behrend to refugee camps in Cyprus. With the pou, and the deputy consul general AJC is planning to offer docent tours songwriters in America today. His the world. AJC Westchester/Fairfield and the establishment of the state of Israel on of Israel in New York, Amir Sagie, will for adults. It is also inviting school and music, in addition to topping music Temple Sinai is honored to welcome Consulate General of Cyprus in New May 14, 1948, the refugees were finally address the audience. Philippou was youth groups to visit the exhibition. charts across the globe, is featured in Ochs to perform for the Greater Stam- York are mounting a month-long photo welcomed into Israel and became part honored in 2013 for his endeavors in Manny Birnbaum, a Stamford resident, numerous major motion pictures and ford community. The suggested dona- exhibit at Temple Sholom in Green- of the founding generation of the new strengthening the relations between spent time at a refugee camp in Cyprus television soundtracks. His song “In tion is $36, with additional sponsorship wich. The 44 photographs, taken be- Jewish state. Israel and Cyprus. before being allowed into Israel and Her Eyes” was recorded by interna- opportunities available. Contact the tween 1945 and1948, honor the story of The entire community is invited to The exhibit will continue through will share his recollections of that time. tional superstar Josh Groban and the Temple Sinai office at 203-322-1649 to the more than 51,000 Jewish Holocaust the opening of the exhibit on Wednes- March. It will be open to the public AJC is also seeking other people who soul-filled “On My Knees” was awarded reserve seats today. survivors who tried to make aliyah to day, February 25, at 7:30 pm. The consul Monday-Thursday, 9 am-4 pm; Friday might have their own Cyprus refugee what was then Palestine. Instead, they general of Cyprus in New York, His 9 am-3 pm; and Sundays, 9 am-noon. stories to share. were forcibly relocated by the British Excellency Ambassador Vasilios Philip- Admission is free. During this period, See “Exhibit” on page 6 Brunch Continued from page 3 whom have given their time and energy nal for those who wish to congratulate to our shul and to the larger Stamford the honorees and to wish mazel tov to Jewish community,” said Jen Rosenfeld, Young Israel on its 36th anniversary. who is co-chairing the brunch with To find out more about placing an ad Sharon Feldstein. in the journal or attending the dinner, In conjunction with the event, the e-mail Rosenfeld at yisbrunch2015@ Steel workers placed the last beam onto the new Jewish Senior Services building Save the Date! synagogue will be publishing an ad jour- gmail.com. during the topping-out ceremony on January 22. 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FILE: CRML_150116_EREV_NJV LAYOUT: New Copy SIZE: 4.9167 x 7.875 CLIENT: Carmel Academy PUBS: New Jewish Voice PAGE #: 1 REV #: 0 DATE: January 2015 6 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ march 2015 march 2015 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 7 bits and pieces A Grateful Client Thanks JFS Kosher for Passover Food for Those in Need By Sandy Golove MAZEL TOV TO: To submit infor- Isabelle Abrams and Benjamin Ja- JFS and Community Organizations Teaming Up mation to Bits and cobson on their engagement; parents By Rebekah Kanefsky the Jewish Twenties and Thirties program and the helping give food to people in our community who Pieces, call 321- are Robert and Marjory Abrams, Sally In the last three years, Jewish Family Service has Stamford JCC, a packing and volunteer event was are truly in need. It’s a great mitzvah!” 1373, ext. 107, or Wasserman, Henry Hecht and Tammy coordinated the collection and distribution of ko- held to fill food bags and distribute them to nearly Keeping Passover or a kosher home can be a e-mail me at sandy@ and Stuart Karu; grandparents are sher for Passover food staples to those individuals 250 recipients in JFS’ coverage area. challenge for those who are experiencing financial ujf.org. Harold Abrams, Rita Edelston and and families who are in need of assistance. Previ- JFS supplied bags with basic kosher for Passover hardships. The generosity of the Greater Jewish com- MAZEL TOV TO Dorisanne and Jack Wasserman. ously covering the towns of Stamford, New Canaan, staples, including a jar of gefilte fish, a one pound box munity makes it possible for Jewish Family Service Kim Gordon and Andrew Pia on GROWING FAMILIES: Darien, Westport, Weston, Wilton and Norwalk, JFS of matzah, a small jar of horseradish, a jar of borscht, to reach out to more families and individuals than their engagement; parents are Nan Daniella and Mitchel Balsam on the is now extending its food outreach into Fairfield, a small bottle of grape juice and a can of macaroons. are already served. Those who know of someone and Paul Gordon. birth of a son. Bridgeport and Trumbull. In addition, Jewish Family Service gathered the who might benefit from JFS assistance is asked to Emma Shavrick made the dean’s list Jessica and Adam Batkin on the birth The 2014 Passover Food Drive provided a variety names and addresses of those in need of assistance contact the JFS office at [email protected] or by calling at Muhlenberg College; parents are of a daughter, Gila Bracha Batkin. of the traditional holiday foods to JFS clients. Assis- at Passover and coordinated the delivery. 203-921-4161. For a full listing of the services JFS Sharon Franklin and David Shavrick. Katie and Matthew Bloom on the tance from Congregation Agudath Sholom, Temple The 2015 Passover Food Drive will be chaired by provides, visit www.ctjfs.org. Paula Snyder and David Giver on birth of a daughter, Adina Virginia Beth El, Temple Shalom in Norwalk, Bi-Cultural Day Risa Goldblum and Amy Herman. “I want to help All year-round, Jewish Family Service operates a their engagement; parents are Gail and Bloom; grandparents are Barbara and School and Carmel Academy, as well as grocery cards out the local Jewish community. The JFS Passover Kosher Food Pantry, which has food available for those Michael Snyder of Annapolis, MD, and Gary Bloom; great-grandmother is donated by The Conservative Synagogue of Westport food bags are a great way to help our neighbors in need. Call Rebekah Kanefsky at 203-921-4161, ext. Pat Connor and Dave Giver. Pearl Bloom. Hebrew School class, was considered essential for while connecting them to the Passover holiday,” 128, or e-mail at [email protected] for an appoint- MAZEL TOV TO B’NAI MITZVAH: Liz and Alex Dancho on the birth success. Combined with the efforts of The Food explained Herman. Goldblum added the reason for ment to select and receive these foods. All requests Rebecca Alper, daughter of Robyn of a son, Maxwell Henry Dancho; Bank of Lower Fairfield County, the support of the her motivation: “I find volunteering for the food drive and referrals are kept strictly confidential. and Jerome Alper. grandparents are Carole Brafman and ShopRite Partners in Caring grant, partnership with very fulfilling because I know my efforts are directly Rebekah Kanefsky is the JFS case manager. Mike Sharpe. CONDOLENCES TO: Jessica and Adam Furmansky on the Penny Block on the loss of her birth of a daughter. mother, Felice Lesser. Melissa and Andy Rosen on the birth Mark Bolinsky, Barbara Pittman and JFS Embarks on Helping the Hoarder at Home of a son, Ezra Ian Rosen; grandparents Eileen Bolinsky on the loss of their By Jodi Maxner small steps necessary to tackle their hoarding issues – ultimate success in changing this behavior is said are Arlene and Carl Rosen. father, Nathan Bolinsky. Jewish Family Service Residential Cleaning one area at a time – small wins leading to bigger wins. to depend on how supportive, compassionate and Alan Unger, a JFS client, accepted several bags of food from Rebekah Kanefsky, JFS case Lauren Shapiro and Santosh Chita- Michael Horowitz and Evan, Seth Program has recently embarked on a new project In a multifaceted approach, along with a DSS case patient family members and professionals are with manager. The supplies, from the JFS Kosher Food Pantry, were to help make ends meet and lia on the birth of a daughter, Sophia and Justin Horowitz on the loss of to help Department of Social Services clients who manager or social worker, JFS attempts to motivate the hoarder. Social workers, case managers and oth- included Chanukah gifts donated by the Brandeis Women’s Committee mitzvah project Santosh Chitalia; grandmother is Evie his wife and their mother, Penny suffer from the disorder known as hoarding. Ap- “hoarders” to declutter not only their homes, but ers can encourage and help the hoarder to commit and Chabad Stamford. JFS provides Unger with services through its Case Management Shapiro. Horowitz. proximately 3 to 5 percent of the U.S. population their lives as well. With assistance, understanding to solving their problem. This is where JFS, with its and Counseling departments. JFS Case Management offers comprehensive assistance to Rena and Shane Solomon of Jerusa- David Leferson and Susan Lefer- engages in a hoarding behavior, which is described and knowledge of how to successfully clean homes, Residential Cleaning Program, has stepped up and families and individuals needing supportive aid. These services include housing options, lem on the birth of a son; grandparents son on the loss of their mother, Pearl as the persistent difficulty discarding or parting with JFS is helping hoarders begin a healthier and more is seeking to help remediate and solve the issue with emergency financial support and basic necessities, such as food and emergency shelter. For are Sharon and Rabbi Steven Ziskin of Leferson. possessions, regardless of their actual value. The enjoyable lifestyle. those who need assistance. assistance, contact Kanefsky at 203-921-4161 or [email protected]. South Africa; great-grandparents are Barry Luden on the loss of his father, behavior usually has harmful effects – emotional, Many have seen the “intervention” TV shows, Jewish Family Service can provide any individual Rosalyn and Alan Ziskin. Mayer Luden. physical, social, financial and even legal – for a which have begun to dramatize the clutter associ- or family with trained and supervised cleaners. At Amanda and Scott Strother on the Israel Lustig on the loss of his father, hoarder and family members. Not only is hoarding ated with hoarding things such as newspapers that the same time, this provides work for unemployed Continued from page 3 birth of a son, Asher Warren Strother; Rabbi Yeshoshua Yonatan Lustig. Gala disorder an issue for the one afflicted and their fam- might be piled from floor to ceiling, clothes and individuals in the local community. For more infor- grandparents are Cindy and Steven Barbara Novak and Robin Nack, 2006 JCC Macabbi games, co-chaired Gatz and Sheryl Young. Risa Goldblum, ily, but it may also present a danger to emergency linens stacked on furniture and just “stuff” strewn mation about the JFS Residential Cleaning Program, Warren; great-grandmother is Susan Brad Novak and Debby Vellozzi on the Spring Gala Journal Committee Joy Katz and Risa Raich are serving as workers and the community at large. everywhere – where it may cause harm. This harm contact [email protected] or call Jodi Warren. the loss of her husband their father, from 2012-14, has served on the Board journal co-chairs; Gayle Rothman and As a direct result of a local Task Force driven by creates problems not only to the inhabitants of the Maxner at 203-921-4161, ext. 125. Lawrence Novak. of Director’s Nominating Committee, Alissa Wool are co-chairing the silent recent cases of the disorder throughout the state, JFS house, but also to first responders in critical situations. Jodi Maxner is the Jewish Family Service job developer/ Genevieve and Murray Weingrad and has volunteered at countless JCC and live auctions. is helping individuals by enabling them to take the Hoarding behavior is considered a very complex issue program manager. on the loss of their daughter, Linda and community events. Visit www.stamfordjcc.org for ticket candle Stark. The gala will feature cocktails, din- and journal reservations. For more Vivian Wishingrad and Andrea ner, entertainment, auctions and a information, contact Shannon Jacobs Katz on the loss of their mother, Steffi commemorative journal. The event at 203-487-0965 or sjacobs@stamford- lighting times Maurer. will be held at Rockrimmon Country jcc.org. Feb. 20...... 5:16 pm Madelyn Yale and Bruce, Jay and Club beginning at 6 pm. Dietary laws The JCC is a recipient agency of United ‘ Scholarships available for middle school Feb. 27...... 5:25 pm Neil Putterman on the loss of her will be observed. Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan students enrolling from public school. March 6...... 5:33 pm husband and their father, Seymour Serving as event chairs are Marlene and Darien. ‘ An education that fosters a love of learning, (Sy) Putterman. March 13...... 6:40 pm kindness, Judaism and social responsibility. March 20...... 6:48 pm UJF Tribute Cards are a Exhibit Continued from page 5 ent counts. ‘ Comprehensive, progressive and integrated mom curriculum to ensure a program tailored for March 27...... 6:56 pm wonderful way to connect Today, Israel and Cyprus have a They offered the refugees services . Every Every student matters every child’s needs. April 3...... 7:03 pm with your family and friends close relationship. 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Embracing children from all Jewish backgrounds Teaching Minds. Reaching Hearts. מ חנכים ילדים, נוגעים בלבבות .in grades Pre-K through 8 ÊVisit www.ujf.org, facebook.com/stamfordFederation, or tweet UJF at ujfstamford 8 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ march 2015 march 2015 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 9 Meet the “Super Teens” of Reading Partners Teacher Wins Atid Day Flipped Learning Turns The current corps of Reading Partners is 120 Anyone interested in volunteering or who knows strong. Theband of volunteers works hand in hand someone who would like to volunteer for Reading School Innovation Challenge Classroom on Its Head with their cooperating teachers during the school Partners should contact Agatstein at 203-321-1373, day to help boost reading skills for Stamford’s ext. 115. By Julie Lapin of classrooms and effective enough to By Dora Salm public school children. But there is a group of 17 Talk to Carmel Academy seventh- have a powerful impact on students,” When third-grade teacher Beth Reading Partners who can’t volunteer during the graders about their Judaic studies class said Emily Winograd from the Pre- Fritz had to teach her students how school day because they are in school also. These and they will likely tell you about the senTense Group, which partnered to measure angles with a protractor, are the teen volunteers who choose to devote one A Day of Mitzvah way in which their teacher, Sarah Zoll- with the Jewish Education Project to she decided to make the lesson come afternoon a week at the Boys and Girls Club of man, teaches Talmud. organize the contest. The challenge alive in a new and different way. She Stamford. There, they read and play literacy games Zollman was recently chosen as a was sponsored by the UJA Federation asked her students to view a video of with the children in attendance at the club. in Stamford winner of the Atid* Day School In- of New York. a protractor lesson online that night. Since 2007, Westhill High School students novation Challenge for her “Tactile The winners were chosen by a When the students came to school the have been participating in Reading Partners. Talmud” lesson – a creative, whole combination of a public vote and following day, instead of handing in This year, in addition to Westhill, students from body experience that enables stu- a judging panel, weighted equally. written homework, they instead used Greenwich Academy, whose motto is “Toward the dents to interact directly with the The panel of judges, comprised of what they had learned the evening building of character,” have joined. According Boys and Girls Club Westhill children, Westhill volunteers, text to learn Gemara (ancient rab- professionals, educators and lay before to complete the written pro- to Sarah Holzschuh, Greenwich Academy com- binic texts). She was selected as one leaders, considered three criteria in tractor exercises during class. Fritz Boys and Girls Club of Stamford staff and their reading th munity service advisor, “Reading Partners is a partners enjoy a game of bingo. of eight winning kindergarten-12 their decisions: creativity, impact and went from student to student, work- great way for our girls to engage in long-term grade teachers in the New York City replicability, said Winograd. ing with them one-on-one to make meaningful service.” (Westhill volunteer Jackie Berkoff). metro region for her “innovation and Zollman’s “Tactile Talmud” les- sure they understood the material. The 17 teenage volunteers participate weekly after Melanie Gorski, another Westhill volunteer, creativity” in the classroom. son, which fit all the judges’ criteria, “At first, I was nervous about trying school for 45 minutes helping students improve their summed up her Reading Partners’ experience: Considered by the judging involves using pages of text that are this method, but then I realized how reading. And this is considered no small feat as both “Everyone tells you that the kids will love when you panel as an “inspiring testament enlarged and laminated. “The en- well it worked – the students loved it the volunteers and their young reading partners have come and read with them. I never really understood to the quality and diversity of day larged text is hung on a wall, written and math class transformed from a just spent six hours in a classroom. As Annika Tallis, how that would happen, how kids could enjoy more school education,” Zollman will be on and erased with dry erase markers. lecture into an interactive workshop a junior from Greenwich Academy and a Reading school after school. But, it’s true; they love it! I think honored in May at the Hackathon This enables students to physically testing each student’s knowledge,” Students in Beth Fritz’s third-grade math Partner volunteer, discovered, “I thought some of the they love it because not only is there a connection Conference, in which Jewish day interact with the text and to dem- she said. class used the flipped classroom method to kids would be shy and hesitant to read aloud, but as with an older kid, but it also makes for a very fun school teachers will convene to onstrate their learning to the class The “flipped classroom” is becom- learn how to measure with a protractor. soon as they sat down they were pushing books into laid-back learning environment, which diminishes hold workshops about their ideas in a way that everyone can see. The ing increasingly popular in today’s L-r: Charlotte Moreen, Tobey Shein, my hands and eager to begin. It really puts everything more as kids get older. So, I think it’s important to Several Carmel Academy sixth-graders and their mothers got in interdisciplinary teams. students can easily underline, circle schools. According to the teaching Sammi Bradley and Harrison Browne. into perspective and makes you realize the value of teach them that learning is fun, and I never expected together with Leah Shemtov of Chabad to prepare challah In choosing the contest winners, “we and highlight sections with dry erase website teachthought.com, “a flipped (Photo by Beth Fritz) knowing how to read.” that they would be such willing students.” for Chabad’s Loaves of Love project. The girls then worked sought innovative ideas that were repli- pens,” Zollman said. classroom is one where students On a recent visit to the Boys and Girls Club, “The teens of the Reading Partners program make with the Friendship Circle children to create Shabbat greeting cable enough to use in a diverse array See “Innovation” on page 14 are introduced to content at home, exercises and interactive activities to Marlyn Agatstein, UJF’s director of Reading Part- an enormous commitment to the children, bring- cards to go along with the challahs they baked. L-r: Mimi and practice working through it at illustrate new concepts. ners, found a group of Westhill volunteers playing ing smiles of satisfaction to their young partners Chapman of Stamford, Sofia Jacubowicz, Gabriella Frankel- school.” The classroom expands “I use the flipped classroom strat- Bingo and their own version of “Let’s Do Sight on a weekly basis. The volunteers have discovered Mordecai, Racheli Meiliken and Sarah Goldstein. into more of an interactive learning egy when I need to be more acces- Word Spelling.” “The children were thoroughly eager, bright children who appreciate the teens and space, with the teacher enhancing sible to my students for the hands-on engaged, vying to compete and their enthusiasm get excited to learn alongside them,” added Ellen the lesson with more personalized application of a lesson. Assigning was infectious,” Agatstein said. When one of the Weber, a Reading Partner volunteer and president instruction based on the students’ homework that is meaningful, spe- second-graders was asked what he likes about the of UJF. “It’s never too late to make a difference in own learning styles. cific and useful is something that program, he answered, “I like being with Jackie” a child’s life!” At Bi-Cultural, teachers and students helps students validate the learning are experimenting with the flipped process,” said middle-school teacher classroom model across a variety of Adrianne Robinson. disciplines, using class time for labs, See “Flipped” on page 12

©Roni Gendler Carmel Academy seventh-grader Sydney Eben of Stamford used enlarged text as she discussed Gemara with her classmates. Her teacher, Sarah Zollman, was named a winner in the Atid Day School Innovation Challenge for the way in which she teaches Talmud.

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ÊVisit www.ujf.org, facebook.com/stamfordFederation, or tweet UJF at ujfstamford 12 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ march 2015 march 2015 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 13 Flipped Continued from page 9 BCDS has Talent “The flipped classroom makes the learning teachers like Rabbi Yehuda Jeiger in the Judaic and sharing what they learned in class the next process more engaging and meaningful for the Studies Department have also embraced this in- day,” he said. students by tapping into the technology that has teractive learning style. Shoshanna Yaari, who teaches Hebrew lan- become part of their daily lives,” she continued. Rabbi Jeiger uses the online educational tool guage, uses this model to generate class discus- “We actually took our flipped lesson a step further Blendspace to post videos on topics such as Jewish sion and brainstorm ideas during class. “The and had students create the videos to teach the history, holidays and current events for students students love it and the classroom environment concepts we covered in class to other students. to view at home in preparation for deeper in-class is even more vibrant and alive with questions,” It was a fantastic way to see the skills that the questions the next day. “This allows students to she said. students acquired – it really showed the depth of come to class with knowledge of a new topic before Bi-Cultural Day School is a recipient agency of United their knowledge.” entering the classroom for that lesson. I find that Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and In addition to math and language arts classes, the students really enjoy exploring topics at home Darien.

NOTE: JCC is now FAMILY CENTRAL The J March & April 2015 Eighth-grader Josh Leferman sang a version of the song “Brave” by Sara Bareilles, with the FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY GRADES K-8 middle school choir, including Lilah Steinberg, Rose Sibboni, Shira Parhi, Ashley Shapiro, Chabad Annual Purim Bash 4th Annual Havdalah & Hoops Tournament at The J Michal Fass and Shira Cohen in the background. (Photos by Steve Labkoff) Open to All. Wednesday, Mar 4 at Chabad House Stamford. Megillah Reading at Grades 6-12. Saturday, Mar 7 at 6;30 pm. Father and son 3-on-3 basketball tourna- First-graders Dahlia Cohen and Sarah Strom performed the song “Do You Want to Build 6:15pm followed by Purim festivities for the entire family! Entertainment, music, food ment. For more information, contact Mo Concepecion at 203-487-0971 or mconcep- a Snowman?” from the Disney musical “Frozen.” and more! Music, dancing, dress up and get a prize, special kids megillah reading [email protected]. $18 per person. Peter Pan Flies into Bi-Cultural with interactive additions! Bat Mitzvah Club & BMC Beyond “Peter Pan: The Musical” will be Pan.” Performances will take place on Chabad Community Seders For Bat Mitzvah Aged girls. Sunday, Mar 22 & Apr 26 from 6:00-7:30 pm at Chabad. Bat flying into Bi-Cultural Day School as Tuesday, March 24, Thursday, March Open to All. First Seder: Friday, Apr 3 at 7 pm; Second Seder: Saturday, Apr 4 at 7 pm Mitzvah coming up? Caught up with the theme, clothing and party favors but clueless about performers, musicians and stage and 26, and Sunday, March 29. at Chabad House Stamford. Thought provoking, warm, interactive, delightful company the meaning. Do you think a Bat Mitzvah ends or begins with your party? Did you already technical crews are preparing the Bi-Cultural Day School is a recipient and the food is great! celebrate your Bat Mitzvah and are wondering “what now?” Then this club is for you! finishing touches of this musical stage agency of United Jewish Federation of Greater Community Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration BBYO adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s play, “Peter Stamford, New Canaan and Darien. Thursday, Apr 23 from 5:30 – 7 pm at the JCC. Come together as a community to welcome For Grades 8-12. Every 2nd Monday from 7:00-9:00 pm at The J. For further the JCC Tzahal Shalom officers and celebrate Israel’s independence. Together, we will feel information, please contact BBYO Regional Office (203) 389-2127 or CVR@bbyo.org as if we have traveled to Israel and experience the land, the people, the culture, the good, www.cvrbbyo.net. Leviticus AZA (Boys) & Tikvah BBG (Girls). Teens the music and all that Israel has to offer. Visit stamfordjcc.org for admission information. engaged in opportunities for leadership, athletic, social and community service. JCC Tzahal Shalom CKC – Chabad Kids Club Sunday, Apr 19 – Sunday, Apr 26. Meet active duty officers from the Israel Defense Forces Grades K-6. Wednesdays, Mar 11, 18, 25 and April 22, 29 from 4-6 pm at Chabad. face to face and join us for meaningful conversations during their stay. All are welcome to Incorporating POGS, Chai 5, Hebrew School and Aleph Bet. Hands on Chesed Club, attend parlor meetings and events. Visit stamfordjcc.org for full schedule and information. science and cooking, weekly Torah Portion, snacks, aleph bet and Hebrew reading, Loaves of Love Cooking Marathon Judaic homework help included – plus one-on-one tutoring option available. Open to All. Sunday, Apr 26 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm at Chabad House Stamford. This is your time to give to those who need it most by baking Challah and mailing chicken GRADES 9-12 soup for the “Shabbat 2 Go” packages. 4th Annual Havdalah & Hoops Tournament at The J Kindergarten students Matthew Maiman and Benjamin Winarsky performed the song PJ Library Story Time See description above Grades K-8. For Kindergartners through 2nd graders. Every second Tuesday. March 10 at 3:30 pm. “Lightly Row.” Storytelling and singing.For 3rd through 5th graders . Every Third Thursday. Mar 19 at BBYO 3:30 pm. Storytelling and singing. This program in collaboration with the Jewish Historical See description above under Grades K-8 Society of Fairfield County will be held at the Harry Rosenbaum JHS Judaica Library at the FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE JCC. Cantor Marcia Lane shares tales from around the world in story and songs. For volunteers in Grades 9-12 at Chabad Shabbat Across Stamford – community event • At Home: Every week, pairs of teen volunteers visit special needs children in their Friday, Mar 13. Stamford Jewish community will come together at Rippowam Middle homes offering friendship and unconditional support. School to celebrate Shabbat with prayer, a traditional Shabbat dinner and the • Children’s/Teen Circle: 15 Sundays through the year. Volunteer to work with special needs opportunity to learn with Scholar-in-Residence, Rabbi Joseph Telushkin. Register online children under the guidance of professionals. Activities include art, music, cooking and sports. Avi Gordon in the main role of Peter Pan and Jason Busch as one of the Lost Boys rehearse for at www.ujf.org/SAS. • Special Events. Throughout the year for Friendship Circle volunteers and children and Bi-Cultural’s upcoming spring performance of “Peter Pan: The Musical.” In the background families they support. are Evan Goldblum, Michal Fass and Naama Teitel. (Photo by Steve Labkoff) For further information: Malya Shmotkin at 203-329-0015 #414, Malya@friendshipct. BIRTH through PRESCHOOL com or www.friendshipct.com Jewish Student Connection Got Shabbat! Tiny Treasures Mommy & Me For Grades 9 – 12. Tuesdays at 2:15 pm at Stamford High School. or Thursdays at 2:15 (Birth to 30 months). Fridays, 10-10:45am at Chabad. Semester 3 starts Apr 24. pm at Westhill High School. For further information on either Tuesday or Thursday, Bring your little one to feel, taste, touch, see and experience a hands-on Shabbat contact [email protected] celebration. Caregivers welcome. Fee: $15 per class (first timers FREE). JServe, Day of Community Service for Teens Movin’ and Groovin’ at the JCC Sunday, Apr 12 at the JCC. Stamford Teens will come together to serve their communi- 12 – 30 months, with parent or caregiver. Tuesdays, Apr 14 – June 16 at 10:45 am. ties and make a difference. For information, contract Harrison Peck at 203-487-0970 or Children will swing, spin, jump, stretch, leap, roll and climb. Rhythm, music and song [email protected]. aid in the development of fine and gross motor skills, listening and social skills while Kuriansky Teen Tzedakah Corps playing and learning. Fee: $230 for 11 sessions / $190 JCC members. For Grade 10. Meets once a month on Sundays: Mar 22 and Apr. 1 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at The Music and Movement J. For further information or to nominate a teen, contact 203-321-1373. Come together to learn For children birth – 30 months. For toddlers. Wednesdays, Mar 11, 25 and Apr 15, 29 from about philanthropy, leadership, the importance of community, and work together to make our 1:30-2:10pm at Bi-Cultural Day School with Jonathan Cahr and Rachel Bahar. For more community, Israel and the world a better place. The group will create a mission statement and information, contact Joanne Karow, 203-329-2186 x1310 or [email protected]. Music, allocate funds to a non-profit of their choosing based on that mission statement. movement, nursery rhymes, dramatization and folk song. Join in whenever you can. FREE. Speak Up for Israel Music Together at the JCC Sundays, Mar 22 and Apr. 1 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at The J. For further information or to Birth–5 years with parent or caregiver. Music education program that nurtures nominate a teen, contact Or Berger, JCC Israeli Shaliach at 203-487-0961. For grades children’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement. To register, contact Music 11 and 12. Israel gets a bad rap, especially on college campuses. Join an elite group Together of Fairfield County at 203-256-1656. of high school juniors and seniors and learn from experts in the field, how to respond and take action. Students enrolled will attend the AIPAC Policy Conference in March. SHABBAT Spaces are limited. A partnership between the JCC and UJF. Ruach Purim Service at Temple Sinai Friday, Mar 4. For further information, contact Temple Sinai office, 203-322-1649. Ruach means spirit. All musical services are energetic and informal. Open to the community. Tot Shabbat at Temple Sinai Birth – 7 years old. Saturday, Mar 14 at 9:00 am. Fee: Free. For further information, contact Temple Sinai office. Open to the community. Dancing, singing, praying and playing. Led by Rabbi TelRav and Cantor Morgovsky.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: BI-CULTURAL DAY SCHOOL (BCDS): 2186 High Ridge Road, Stamford • (203) 329-2186 • www.bcds.org CHABAD: 770 High Ridge Rd., Stamford • 203-3-CHABAD #418 • Leah Shemtov: [email protected] • www.chabadhousestamford.org JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC OR THE J): 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford • 203-322-7900 • www.stamfordjcc.org JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE (JFS): 733 Summer Street, Stamford • (203) 921-4161 • www.ctjfs.org TEMPLE BETH EL (TBE): 350 Roxbury Road, Stamford • (203) 322-6401 #306 • [email protected] • www.tbe.org TEMPLE SINAI (TS): 458 Lakeside Drive, Stamford • (203) 322-1649 • www.templesinaistamford.org UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER STAMFORD, NEW CANAAN AND DARIEN (UJF): 1035 Newfield Ave., Suite 200, Stamford • (203) 321-1373 • www.ujf.org ÊVisit www.ujf.org, facebook.com/stamfordFederation, or tweet UJF at ujfstamford 14 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ march 2015 march 2015 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 15 Students Gain Understanding of Poverty Stamford Chapter of Hadassah Rebrands Students from the Jewish High School of Con- “Trying to navigate food stamps, transportation stronger understanding of the strife and burdens of On January 20, Sally Kleinman, Ha- the organization’s many goals of ad- the last century. Change is the result of a to the grassroots units. Thousands of necticut participated recently in a Poverty Simula- vouchers with the impossible tasks of daily living, poverty. “I now feel more than ever the responsibility dassah Connecticut president, installed vocacy both here in the U.S. and in desire to improve, to be more relevant; volunteer leaders filling essential posi- tion program run by the United Way and the Jewish such as getting children to school, highlighted for of trying to help in whatever way I can to better the the new officers of the Stamford Chap- Israel. The theme of the evening was to meet the most current needs of our tions across our country strengthen Federation of Greater New Haven as part of their us the anxiety and frustration of living a life under lives of people living with such pressure, anxiety and ter of Hadassah, spearheaded by Rhon- “Hadassah the power of women that membership and our mission. Change Hadassah and help fulfill our mission. Neighbor-to-Neighbor Project. “The program was these conditions,” remarked sophomore Alex Fren- struggle,” said senior Batsheva Labowe-Stoll. da Greif, newly elected president of the do,” a theme that was echoed as Klein- can be a challenge, but it also can be Each year, as we install the members designed to give us a glimpse of the struggles of living zel. “I was the mother in my simulated family. It was To learn more about JHSC and its approach to chapter. The installation took place man installed the new executive board: exciting. We are witnessing one of these of chapter boards, we are given the with poverty and the pressures of everyday life,” said incredibly stressful managing the transportation education, contact the school at 203-357-0850 or at Soosh, Stamford’s newest kosher “This is an exciting time in the lengthy changes today/tonight by thanking the opportunity to observe new personali- Katya Labowe-Stoll, a sophomore at JHSC. vouchers and all of the things I needed to do in order [email protected]. JHSC is now located at 1937 West restaurant in the Crowne Plaza Hotel. story of Hadassah. Our history tells us outgoing board and installing those ties, new ideas, and new ways of doing The organizers simulated real life by creating sta- to enable my family to eat and for me to pay utility Main St., Stamford. As Kleinman called and acknowledged that Hadassah began over 102 years ago who will have the privilege of leading things. This year, we will also observe the tions that represented services such as supermarkets, bills and go to work. At one point, we simply did not each of these women separately, each with just a small gathering of women this chapter into the next Hadassah rebranding of Hadassah – an updated pawnshops, a general employer, bank and a jail. have enough money for food and the devastation I came forward; these will be the faces who couldn’t vote, had no personal year. The strength of Hadassah lies transformation of the organization we Participants were divided into families where each felt was palpable.” and voices of the Stamford Hadassah income, and didn’t work outside the in the wealth of volunteers working have known, supported and loved for family was given a series of materials that explained While the students were cognizant throughout the It’s Good to be a for the 2015 term. home. We’ve come a long way, baby! at all levels of the organization, from so many years. their economic positions. exercise that this was a simulation, they left with a far Hadassah members hope to achieve “Things certainly have changed over the members of the National Board See “Hadassah” on page 19 Kid By Marcia Lane March & April 2015 Whoever heard of getting something for noth- ing? There has to be a catch, right? You have to be a kid. The PJ Library, a project of the Harold Grinspoon Happenings for Senior Adults Foundation that has been around for 12 years, is an international effort to get high-quality, age-appropri- The J ( JCC) Social Senior Program ate books of Jewish content into the hands of children Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at The J (JCC). For more information or reservation: Connie Cirillo Freeman at 203-487-0983 or everywhere. Children from ages 6 months to 8 years [email protected] • Programs vary by day of the week. All welcome. Transportation available for Stamford residents. can get a monthly book sent directly to their home TUESDAY – THURSDAYS CLASSES & LUNCHES RUN THROUGH MARCH 27 • FRIDAY CLASSES & LUNCHES RUN THROUGH MARCH 26 at absolutely no cost to the family. The program is underwritten by the Grinspoon Foundation and by AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE donations from Linda Spilka and Ed Spilka. In addition to the monthly treat of a new Wednesdays, Mar. 3 & Apr. 1 & Jun 3 from 8:30 am – 1 pm at the JCC. Reservations required. AARP members $15/All others $20. book, PJL families receive CDs of Jewish music, BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING tzedakah boxes and a monthly parents’ newsletter Tuesday, Apr. 7 from 9:45-11:15 am. No appointment necessary. FREE. with suggestions of activities to do with children. There are also listings of local kids’ activities CHAIR EXERCISE FOR SENIORS and PJ Library events. Storytelling hours at local Tuesdays & Thursdays through June 18 from 10:15-11 am at the JCC. Energetic chair exercise class using weights and balls. synagogues and at other local sites are a feature of the PJ Library program. FREE to all Seniors. But the heart of the program is books. When asked, GAMES & GAB at the J at her family Chanukah party, what presents she liked Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 1- 3 pm. Bring your game of choice - bridge, Scrabble, canasta and more. FREE. best, one 5-year-old recipient said, “I like my books. I like the books I get in the mail. They’re the best HOLIDAY LUNCHES books.” Her mom confirmed that she was a PJ Library • Purim. Tuesday, March 3 from 12-1 pm. Suggested donation: $3.00. kid. The books are by award-winning authors and • Stanley Ferber Memorial Senior Passover Seder. Tuesday, March 31 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm with Hazzan Sidney Rabinowitz. illustrators, and although they might be specifically about Shabbat or Jewish holidays, many are simply FREE. books that embody Jewish values (like tzedakah – giv- HOT KOSHER LUNCH for older adults (60+) ing, or chesed – kindness). Or they might be books Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 12-1 pm at The J. Suggested donation: $3 for lunch and $1 each way for transportation. based on Jewish folktales or songs, like the Caldecott Award winner “Joseph Had a Little Overcoat,” written Reservations are required for both lunch and transportation. Lunch reservations: call Tuesday by noon for Thursday and Friday lunches. Call and illustrated by Simms Taback. Friday by noon for Tuesday lunch. Call every Monday to make/confirm reservations for the week. Cancellations: call as soon as possible. To enroll a child or grandchild in PJ Library, go to pjlibrary.org to the sign-up page, or contact Mar- JCC MORNING MOVIE MATINEE FOR SENIOR ADULTS. cia Lane at UJF at [email protected] or 203-321-1373, Fridays through June 19 at 10 am. Coffee and a movie on the large screen TV in the JCC’s Senior Adult Lounge. FREE. ext. 104. JCC RETIRED MEN’S CLUB Mondays from 10-1 pm (members only); invited speaker at 11 am (open) at the JCC. Every meeting is followed by a Innovation Continued from page 9 soup-and-sandwich lunch and a bridge game after the meal. Reservations required. Lunch Fee: $3 suggested donation. Zollman’s other strategy, which also gets students out of their seats and moving, involves cutting digital LET’S TALK text into smaller segments and then gluing the text Thursdays through March 26 from 11 am – 12 pm at the Stamford JCC. Free. See description under Support for Those in Need. onto colored construction paper. Meet new people or deepen your friendship with those you already know. Engage in meaningful conversation about a wide variety “By moving the colorful pieces of text around, of topics that are important in our lives. Topics may range from how to live a fulfilling life, creating healthy relationships, savoring our the students physically interact with the structure of the text. The pieces can be used by individuals as an cherished memories, to embracing changing life circumstances. All will be encouraged to express their feelings and experiences related anchor project or by groups to encourage coopera- to the themes that emerge in a safe and supportive environment. Led by Kylie Rothman from JFS. For more information, contact Eve tion and group learning,” Zollman said. Moskowitz, JFS Director of Clinical Services at 201-921-4161. “I am thrilled the lesson was chosen as an Atid winner,” Zollman said. “My students really connect LIFE ENHANCEMENT CLASSES to this modern and interactive method of teaching Tuesdays & Thursdays through June 18 from 11-11:45am at the JCC. Classes designed to entertain, educate and enrich. ancient texts, and I am excited to share my experi- Aging Gracefully. Common-age related health issues with practical advice on how to support each other in aging gracefully ences with other day school teachers.” Current Events and Timely Topics. Informal conversations and talks with various speakers about what’s going on in Stamford, as well “Innovation and creativity in the classroom are hallmarks of the type of teaching that takes place as national and international events and timely topics. every day at Carmel Academy. We are thrilled that Our Stories on Thursdays. Hear one-of-a-kind stories about the lives, experiences, occupations or pastimes of JCC senior program Morah Sarah is being recognized,” said Head of participants. Free to all seniors. School Nora Anderson. Seniors in Song. Sing along with old favorites, Yiddish to Broadway *Atid is a Hebrew word for “future.” Carmel Academy is a recipient agency of United MONTHLY BIRTHDAY LUNCHEONS Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Tuesdays, March 24, April 28 from 12-1pm. $3 suggested donation. Reservations required. Darien. SHABBAT WITH OR BERGER – JCC ISRAELI SHALIACH. Advertisers! Fridays from 11:30 am-12 pm at the Stamford JCC. Discussions on Israel prior to Shabbat lunch Passover is FOR MORE INFORMATION / ADDRESSES: BI-CULTURAL DAY SCHOOL (BCDS): 2186 High Ridge Road, Stamford • (203) 329-2186 • www.bcds.org coming! CHABAD: 770 High Ridge Road, Stamford • 203-3-CHABAD #418 • Leah Shemtov: [email protected] • www.chabadhousestamford.org For information on JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC OR THE J): 1035 Newfield Ave., Stamford • 203-322-7900 • www.stamfordjcc.org advertising, please contact JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE (JFS): 733 Summer Street, Stamford • (203) 921-4161 • www.ctjfs.org Bonnie Rozen at (800)779-7896, ext. 244 or TEMPLE BETH EL (TBE): 350 Roxbury Road, Stamford • (203) 322-6401 #306 • [email protected] • www.tbe.org [email protected] TEMPLE SINAI (TS): 458 Lakeside Drive, Stamford • (203) 322-1649 • www.templesinaistamford.org UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER STAMFORD, NEW CANAAN AND DARIEN (UJF): 1035 Newfield Av., Suite 200, Stamford • (203) 321-1373 • www.ujf.org ÊVisit www.ujf.org, facebook.com/stamfordFederation, or tweet UJF at ujfstamford 16 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ march 2015 march 2015 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 17 Bat Mitzvah Club Hosts Shabbaton Over the Shabbat of January 23-24, What’s On for Adults the Bat Mitzvah Club, part of Chabad House Stamford’s youth program, (now includes Adult Education) March & April 2015 hosted a Shabbaton led by BMC youth • OPEN EVENTS • leaders Chani Wolff and Rivky Kes- Beginners’ Torah Study with Melissa Cohavi Mah Jongg Tournament selman. The event was attended by Fridays from 12-1 pm at Temple Sinai. Fee: Free. Bring lunch. 3rd Annual Sylvia Plotkin Memorial Tournament several bat mitzvah-age girls with more Wednesday, Apr 29 at 9:30 am at the JCC. Friendly compegtition, serious fun. All levels than six schools represented. Activities Bible Study with Rabbi Eugene Borowitz Saturdays at 9 am at Temple Sinai. Share in Shabbat and study Torah. FREE. are welcome or join a bridge, canasta or Scrfabble game. For reservations and informa- included challah baking before Shab- tion, contact Connie Cirillo Freeman at 203-487-0983 or cfreeman@ stamfordjcc.org. bat, a Shabbat celebration and laser Cocktails & Comedy tag after Shabbat. Saturday, Apr 25 at 9 pm at the JCC. $50 per person in advance, $60 at the door if space Meditation as a Path to Mindful Living Sundays, Apr 19 & 22 at 10 am. Taught by Dr. Wynd Harris. Discuss and practice For more information, contact is available. $750 premium table for 10. Drinks, dessert and comedian Johnny Lampert. Proceeds benefit the JCC Tzahal Shalom program. Visit stamfordjcc.org to register. meditation to help find ways to center ourselves. No previous experience required, Leah Shemtov at morahleah@chabad- just an openness of heart and mind. Fee: $18 / No fee for Temple members. For more stamford.org. The Cottoncrest Curse: From the Civil War to Civil Rights through information, call the Temple office at 203-322-1649. Southern Jewish Eyes Neshama Yoga at the JCC Sunday, Feb 22 at 1:30 pm at Temple Beth El. Author: Michael Rubin. This program is Fridays, through June 19 (no class 5/22) | from 9:00-10:30 am. Fee: $189 for 9 sessions /$162 At right, l-r: Daniella Klein and Hadas L-r: Chani Wolff, Hadas Niv, Gaby Pines, Hannah Becker, Dalia Levine, Daniella Klein sponsored by the Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County. JCC members. A fusion of Kundalini Yoga and Jewish spirituality. Led by Jackie Tepper Robinov. Niv and Sophie Yellen. Rosenfeld to Robeson, The Folksbeine Yiddish Theater starring Elmore Next Year, Jerusalem James and Zalmen Mlotek Sunday, Apr. 26 at 1:30 pm at Temple Shalom, 259 Richards Avenue, Norwalk. Speakers: Thursday, Mar 19 at 7 pm at Temple Beth El. Refreshments to follow. Co-sponsored by Jewish Senior Service. This program is sponsored by the Jewish Historical Society of Disability Self-Advocates Envision a More Inclusive area agencies and synagogues. Fairfield County. Games & Gab at the J Parenting Conference Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 1- 3 pm. Bring your game of choice (bridge, For parents of all children (from babies through teens). Sunday, Mar 15 from 9-1 pm at Jewish Community Scrabble, canasta and more). For information, contact Connie Cirillo Freeman at Chabad House Stamford, $45 per person, $65 a couple, $12 per child (full children’s program) By Jeffrey F. Barken cept that frames an ongoing Jewish 203-487-0983 or [email protected]. All are welcome. FREE. $95 max/per family. Be a $180 or $360 sponsor of the event too! Hear from our panel of communal discussion on the inclusion presenters on topics to help parents gain insight. Forty five minute sessions by presenters JNS.org Israel/Diaspora Dialogue with Israeli policy expert, Shmuel Rosner What if Moses never accepted the of people with disabilities. “There is on topics that you want to hear about for your kids. Health, psychology, nutrition, “Jewish Values and the Appropriate Use of Force” education PLUS full Brunch. task to lead the Jews out of Egypt Judaism and then there are Jews,” Sunday, March 29, 2015, 10:30 am – noon. Call Marcia (203) 321-1373, ext. 104 for more because of his speech impediment? she says, reflecting on the dissonance information. Reflections on my Grandfather Marc Chagall Award-winning author Chava Willig between the religion’s principles of Sunday, March 29 at 1:30 pm at Temple Sinai. Speaker: Bella Meyer, granddaughter. Israel Folk Dancing Levy, a polio survivor, uses the epi- universal inclusion and what Jewish This program is sponsored by the Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County and is in society actually looks like. Connect with Israel while reaping the mental and physical benefits of dance. Light, Kosher memory of Edythe Siegel. FREE. sode to illustrate what she calls a clear refreshments. For other locations and schedule, go to www.ctisraelidance.com. biblical precedent that people with On December 17 in New York City, Shabbat Across Stamford disabilities have enormous potential Levy was among at the attendees of Israel Lunch & Learn Series at the J Friday night, March 13, The Stamford Jewish community will come together at to impact society. the Ruderman Family Foundation’s First Thursday of each month: Mar 5, Apr 16 from 12-1 pm at the J with Or Berger, JCC’s Rippowam Middle School to celebrate Shabbat with prayer, a traditional Shabbat dinner, “When God said to Moses, ‘I’m first conference for Jews with dis- Israeli shaliach. Focus on topics and current events related to Israel. Sessions will include and the opportunity to learn with Scholar-in-Residence, Rabbi Joseph Telushkin. Register tapping you to lead my people out of abilities who are self-advocates. The Q&A. Bring lunch. JCC will provide dairy dessert. For further information or to register: Or online at www.ujf.org/sas Egypt,’ Moses [countered], ‘No, you’ve event brought together lawyers, Bergert 203-487-0961 or [email protected]. FREE. Speak Up for Israel for Adults got the wrong guy. I’m disabled my- rabbis, writers, teachers and com- JCC Annual Spring Gala, ‘A Night of Amazement’ Monday, Mar 23, Apr 27, from 7-8:30 pm at the J. Free. All welcome. Monthly. Learn the histo- self,’” Levy tells JNS.org. But God gets munity activists whose successful Sunday, Mar 8 at 6 pm at Rockrimmon Country Club. Community leaders Sue McGraw, ry and complexities surrounding Israel, past and present. All levels of knowledge are welcome. angry at Moses for doubting himself, careers, energy and full lives counter Garry Feldman, Craig L. Price and Jeannie Kasindorf will be honored. The evening will Hear guest speakers from AIPAC, ADL and other organizations and engage in deep meaningful discussions. Led by Or Berger. A JCC program in partnership with UJF. For further information or and asks, “Whom do you think gave longstanding misconceptions about Attendees of the Ruderman Family Foundation’s first conference for Jewish disability self- include dinner, entertainment and a commemorative journal. For more information, visit to register: Nancy Schiffman at 203-487—0941 or [email protected]. you that mouth?” people with disabilities. adovcates on December 17 in New York City. (Photo courtesy of the Ruderman Family stamfordjcc.org or contact Shannon Jacobs at 203-487-0965 or [email protected]. Levy’s anecdote introduces a con- See “Inclusive” on page 18 Foundation) Jewish Historical Society: Book Talks – March Torah and Tea at Chabad Suddenly, Love by Aharon Appelfeld For Men and Women. Tuesdays from 11 am - 12pm at Chabad Loft Café. Fee: $5.00 per class. Wednesday, Mar 18 at 10 am at the JCC. Presenter: Bob Abrams. Set in Israel, this is a For further information: Leah Shemtov at 203-324-2223 or [email protected] novel of two lonely people who come together amidst memories of their pasts and the Trip to the Westchester Theatre Style A • $36 challenges of the present. For further information, contact Marcie (203) 359-9148. FREE. Wishing you and Actual Size: 3.22” x 1.975” Thursday, March 19 (matinee performance). Fee: $65.00 (includes lunch). Join The PASSOVER Jewish Historical Society: Book Talks – April Brandeis University Committee and see “Camelot”. Contact Blossom Katz to make reser- your family Nadine Gordimer (1923-2014) vations at 203-322-4673. Deadline: March 6 (April issue) peace, health Wednesday, Apr 15 at 10 am at the JCC. Presenter: Dr. Judith Katz. Remembering the UConn Judaic Studies: To register for the 2014 Lunch & Learn Lecture Series, the py Passov literature of Nadine Gordimer, Nobel Laureate and anti-apartheid activist with a compari- annual conference, or for more information about these or other programs of the Center Passover is traditionally a time for sharing with p er Ha son of The Lying Days (1953) written at the start of her career with The Pickup (2001). For for Judaic & Middle Eastern Studies, please contact the Center at stamfordjudaicstudies@ family, friends and strangers. While your seder and happiness further information, contact Marcie (203) 359-9148. FREE. uconn.edu or (203) 251-9525. table may not be large enough to fit all these people, you can share the warmth of this holiday this Pesach with the entire local Jewish community by placing a Passover greeting in The New Jewish Jewish Values: Where the Rubber Hits the Road Fall College Courses Open to Senior Adults Voice.You may choose from the designs, messages and sizes shown here - more are available. Your Name(s) Sundays, Mar 15, 22, 29; Apr 5 from 9:45-11 am. Taught by Rabbi Jay TelRav. Torah The Center will also offer a large selection of credit courses this fall, beginning Aug 25 that You may also choose your own message, as long as it fits into the space of the greeting you Next year tells us to “do good” but it isn’t always so clear what that means. We’ll use real-world are available for seniors (age 62 and older) to audit. select. (Custom designs available upon request.) The price of the small greeting is $18 (styles may we all be free! examples to examine what our tradition has to say. Fee: $18 / No fee for Temple members. C, E & F), the medium one is $36 (styles A, B & D) and the largest one (style G) is $72. Judaic Needlework To ensure that your greeting is published, simply fill out the form below and choose a FOR WOMEN Your Name(s) Sunday, March 8 from 10 am-12 pm at the J. Stitch and revive Jewish traditions through design that you would like to accompany your greeting, or contact Bonnie Rozen at 1-800- Happy work with textiles with the Kesher Chapter of the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Hadassah Book Club - March 779-7896, ext. 244 or [email protected]. Checks can be made payable to The Needlework. Meetings are a rich blend of needlework, culture, tradition and religious Wednesday, Mar. 11 at 7:15 pm. Location TBD. “Love and Treasure” by Ayelet Waldman. For New Jewish Voice and sent to: The New Jewish Voice, 500 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal, NY 13850. Passover! Style C • $18 practices as they relate to Judaic textiles. The Guild encourages membership, beginner further information or RSVP: Rhonda Greif at [email protected] or 203-829-9341. Actual Size: 1.5278” x 1.975” and professional, women and men alike. For more information, please email Hadassah Book Club - April 2015 [email protected] or visit pomegranateguild.org. PASSOVER Your Name(s) Wednesday, Apr. 22 at 7:15 pm. Location TBD. “In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist” by Deadline: March 6 (April issue) Style B Lunch and Learn at Chabad Ruchama King. For further information or RSVP: Rhonda Greif at Rhonda.greif@gmail. Name______Actual Size: 3.22” x 1.975” Open for Men and Women. Monthly. Wednesdays, March 11 and April 22 from 11:30- com or 203-829-9341. 12:45 pm. $10 per class. Address______JWC Rosh Chodesh Learning – Women and the Moon Part 2 May those who Join us for a great fresh lunch, friends, and of course some Torah learning together with Monday, Apr. 20 at 8 pm at the home of Tanya Barton-Radin. Rosh Chodesh has long City______Leah Shemtov. been considered a special holiday for women. Bring in the new month with us with an State______Zip______share your Seder Magevet Concert inspiring and interesting class! May you and Sunday, March 29 at 3 pm. $5 suggested donation. Coed ensemble of undergraduate Phone______know happiness Pesach Preparedness Yale University students. Magevet is known for their sweet blend of voices, their unique Mar. 16 at 7:15pm (mingle, meet and nibble); 8pm (programs) at the home of Rachel Greeting Style______your family and peace arrangements of traditional, modern and original melodies and their lighthearted sense of Maryles. JWC Members Free / Non Members $15. Join us for an evening that will set you on Message______Your humor. For more information contact Connie Cirillo Freeman at 203-487-0983 or cfree- the path for Perfect Pesach Preparedness on every level, physical and spiritual (& emotional). now and always. have a joyous Pesach man@ stamfordjcc.org. ______Name(s) Mah Jongg at the J How you would like it signed______$35 for 5 sessions / JCC members $25. All levels welcome. Bring a 2014 National Mah FOR MEN ______Style D • $36 Actual Size: 3.22” x 1.975” Jongg League card. To register, to schedule lessons or for more information, contact Con- Tefillin Club ______nie Cirillo Freeman at 203-487-0983 or cfreeman@ stamfordjcc.org. Every Sunday from 8-9 am at Chabad. For men and kids. Join the guys to wrap Tefillin, say Mah Jongg at Temple Sinai Shema, share some words of Torah and inspiration and bond over bagels and lox breakfast. We accept r Visa r Mastercard r American Express r Discover (if applicable) May your Mondays from 6:30-9 pm. FREE but bring your own mah jongg card. For more information Men’s Night Out Pizza & Bowling Print Name on Card______Passover or if you are new to mah jongg, call the Temple office at 203-322-1649. Thurs., Mar. 19 at 8 pm at BowlMor Lanes (Old Rip Van Winkle lanes), Norwalk. $36 per person. Card Number______seder be Expiration Date______joyous! FOR MORE INFORMATION / ADDRESSES: Address, City, State, Zip______BI-CULTURAL DAY SCHOOL (BCDS): 2186 High Ridge Road, Stamford • (203) 329-2186 • www.bcds.org ______Your CHABAD: 770 High Ridge Road, Stamford • 203-3-CHABAD #418 • Leah Shemtov: [email protected] • www.chabadhousestamford.org ______Your Name(s) JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC OR THE J): 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford • 203-322-7900 • www.stamfordjcc.org Name(s) Your Name(s) Your name(s) JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE (JFS): 733 Summer Street, Stamford • (203) 921-4161 • www.ctjfs.org TEMPLE BETH EL (TBE): 350 Roxbury Road, Stamford • (203) 322-6401 #306 • [email protected] • www.tbe.org Checks can be made payable to Style E • $18 Style F • $18 Style G • $72 TEMPLE SINAI (TS): 458 Lakeside Drive, Stamford • (203) 322-1649 • www.templesinaistamford.org The New Jewish Voice, 500 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal, NY 13850. Actual Size: 1.5278” x 1.975” Actual Size: 1.5278” x 1.975” Actual Size: 3.2222” x 3.95” UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER STAMFORD, NEW CANAAN AND DARIEN (UJF): 1035 Newfield Avenue, Suite 200, Stamford • (203) 321-1373 • www.ujf.org 18 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ march 2015 march 2015 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 19 Conference on Brain Research Brain Continued from page 18 The Weizmann Institute’s Dr. example, gave a talk on the roles personal connections have deepened research center in Japan, and one By Weizmann Institute of Science Israel. The Advances in Brain Sciences more than incidental: Abe and Israel’s RIKEN researchers are already work- Ofer Yizhar, one of the conference of the cells’ internal cytoskeleton over the years, and we are currently of the best in the world,” says Prof. Following the recent visit of Japan’s conference was jointly hosted by the Prime Minister, Benjamin Netan- ing to advance scientific collaboration organizers, is currently involved in in maintaining the plasticity of the planning the next steps of joint work Yadin Dudai, one of the conference Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, to Israel, Weizmann Institute of Science in Re- yahu, discussed furthering business, between the two institutes and the a collaborative research project with synapses between certain brain in the future.” organizers. “We see that much of a group of leading Japanese scientists hovot and the RIKEN Brain Science research and development contacts two countries. RIKEN researcher Toru Takumi. cells. The Weizmann Institute’s Informal events and visits to labs Weizmann Institute research comple- attended a conference in Rehovot, Institute in Japan. The parallels were between the countries; Weizmann and See “Brain” on page 19 “Takumi creates mice that have a Prof. Rony Paz discussed his find- during the two-day conference gave ments that being done in Japan; there genetic defect which mimics autism, ings that show how our tendency to the researchers from the two coun- is great potential to work together while my optogenetics lab can work overgeneralize may sometimes work tries an opportunity to meet and in many areas. This can benefit both Inclusive Continued from page 16 with these mice, turning neurons in against us, such as when memories discuss ideas for future research di- sides, and we hope to see more co- The convening of disability self- Woman?” – Levy confronts the em- perience. Throughout primary and to provide instructional videos on the brain ‘on’ and ‘off’ with light. of traumatic events turn into post- rections. “RIKEN is the premier brain operation in the future.” advocates is “an important step for barrassment parents commonly feel secondary school, he received a warm practical skills, disability care and Together, we hope to discover how traumatic disorders. our community in understanding about answering their child’s natural welcome from teachers and peers, and awareness, and educational pro- autistic spectrum disorder devel- The keynote speaker, Weizmann’s how we can become a more just, questions whenever they observe he says the prevailing attitude of the gramming. The primary goal of the ops in the brain and what neural Prof. Shimon Ullman, spoke about inclusive and welcoming society people with disabilities. Likewise, she school board handling his case was, program is to make all synagogue mechanisms are involved in autistic visual recognition – a subject that for everyone,” says Jay Ruderman, suggests that communities should “We’ll do anything.” communities in North America behaviorisms,” says Yizhar. crosses the boundaries between Hadassah Continued from page 15 president of the Ruderman Family be wary of imposing “definitional Yet while Robbins appreciates the more inclusive. Over the two days of the confer- neuroscience and artificial intelli- “Let us now celebrate the new Israel. These women are the leaders Foundation. Ruderman, whose Bos- labels,” terms that clinically diagnose caring mindset of his past educa- Another conference attendee, ence, speakers touched on many gence. Ullman, who has worked with Hadassah and the power of women who will be the faces and voices of the ton-based foundation is dedicated to and are dismissive. tors, he notes that open-minded- attorney Matan A. Koch, was ap- different aspects of brain research: RIKEN’s Dr. Manabu Tanifuji for a who do! These are the women who Stamford chapter of Hadassah for the increasing such awareness, believes “Using the verb ‘to be’ is like ness alone is insufficient support pointed by President Barack Obama Yasunori Hayashi of RIKEN, for number of years, says: “Scientific and heal, who advocate, and who support 2015 term.” that seeking out “the advice of those placing an ‘equal’ sign on a for people with disabilities. “You to the National Council on Dis- people with disabilities who have person’s character, superficially need the goodness of the heart and ability. Koch, who was diagnosed been impacted the most by being categorizing their appearance or a plan of action,” he says. The poet with Cerebral Palsy as a child, has excluded from our Jewish commu- expression, she says. Instead, Levy references his senior year in college led a career advising companies on March & April 2015 nity” provides the best way forward recommends “functional labeling,” as a turning point, when he felt how they can realize the full value for the community. which redirects people’s focus to he had amassed enough tools and of employees with disabilities. As a Levy chronicles her journey in her the ways in which a person adapts strategies to compensate for his dis- consultant, he prompts his clients memoir, “A Life Not with Standing.” and compensates for his or her ability, if not to draw strength from to reflect on the talents and short- Support for Those in Need Paralyzed at age 3, she recalls a happy disability, encouraging positive it. 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