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The Jewish Journalof san antonio SH’VAT - ADAR 5777 Published by The Jewish Federation of San Antonio FEBRUARY 2017 Former Chief Rabbi of Israel to visit San Antonio and speak at Rodfei Sholom Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau will be visiting unimaginable hardship. In 2005, Lau was San Antonio February 10 – 12. He will be awarded the Israel Prize for his lifetime KICKING THINGS the scholar in residence and guest speaker achievements and special contribution to UP A NOTCH IN 2017 at Congregation Rodfei Sholom. society and the State of Israel. On April 14, See What’s Happening Rabbi Lau is the Chairman of Yad 2011, he was awarded the Legion of Honor in YOUR San Antonio Vashem and Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv. He (France’s highest accolade) by French Jewish Community, previously served as the Ashkenazi Chief President Nicolas Sarkozy, in recognition Rabbi of Israel. His father, Rabbi Moshe of his efforts to promote interfaith PAGES 14 - 21 Chaim Lau, was the last Chief Rabbi of the dialogue. Polish town of Piotrkow. At age 9, Rabbi Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau will be visiting San Antonio Rabbi Lau’s bestselling autobiography, PARTNERS Lau was the youngest person liberated February 10 – 12. Out of the Depths, tells the story of his TOGETHER: from the Buchenwald concentration tale of triumph and faith as a young boy miraculous journey from an orphaned COMING SOON camp, and he came on the first boatload during the Holocaust provides us with a Plans underway to of Holocaust survivors to Israel. His model of personal greatness in the face of See RABBI VISIT, page 34 build new Partnership Center for Connec- tions and Com- munities in Western A message from Federation Board Chair Jonathan Gurwitz Galilee. No issue stirs more passion commits nearly 25 percent Street, Jeremy Ben-Ami, along place Feb. 9 at the Campus. PAGE 9 in the Jewish community of its allocations to Israel and with the CEO of the Jewish Many of J Street’s actions than Israel. This is as it overseas programs. Institute for National Security and positions have been should be. The miraculous Within Israel itself, in the Affairs, Michael Makovsky, controversial in the organized re-establishment of the state American Jewish community and moderated by the director Jewish community. Most of Israel in 1948 is central to and, yes, in our own local of the Washington office of the recently, J Street was alone modern Jewish identity, and community, there are a Jewish Federations of North among major Jewish and the obscene threats, attacks variety of opinions about America, William Daroff. pro-Israel organizations in its and immoral judgments the how best to achieve Israel’s Last fall, members of the support for President Barack NOW SHOWING: lone Jewish state faces require security. Whether we agree local Jewish community who Obama’s decision last month JCC JEWISH FILM our constant vigilance. with certain opinions or not, were already bringing Ben- not to exercise a U.S. veto FESTIVAL The Jewish Federation of San it is important to understand Ami to San Antonio contacted against U.N. Security Council The JCC’s 2017 Jewish Antonio dedicates a significant and, indeed, question those Federation about sponsoring Resolution 2334. The event Film Festival will be held February 18-22 at amount of its programming to viewpoints. That was my a J Street event. Federation on Feb. 9 will give members Santikos Palladium IMAX. Israel, bringing in speakers and rationale in organizing a instead proposed the panel of the San Antonio Jewish PAGE 29 experts on a variety of Israel- panel discussion of Israel that discussion described related issues. Federation also includes the president of J above, which will take See ISRAEL, page 34

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2 FEBRUARY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Jewish Federation prepares for first mission trip to Israel in more than decade

This month I will have Letter from tee (JDC). One of my favorite po- mission is focused on engag- the honor and pleasure of our CEO We are an active com- ems is by Yehuda Amichai ing with the people of Israel, traveling to Israel with forty munity in our Partnership titled Tourists. as well as with the tradition, RONIT other members of our San SHERWIN 2GETHER region of the In the poem, Amichai culture and history of the Antonio Jewish community Western Galilee, hosting highlights the uber focus land. on a Jewish Federation Mis- educators from the region that tourists seem to have on Please look out for articles sion. mitment to Jewish commu- here just last year and in this the sights, while often negat- and photos from our mis- Our lay chairs Pat Kal- nity impacts our commit- coming year bringing San ing the real life taking place sion in upcoming issues of mans, Dr. Mike Ozer and ment to the global Jewish Antonio educators to the in front of them. the Journal. Drs. Susan and Allen Noori- people. Partnership. The last two lines of the And make sure to register ly have done a fantastic job It has been over a decade We also advocate for Isra- poem read, “I said to myself: early for our next missions of recruiting and building since our Federation has el, as we are doing right now redemption will come only if in the years to come! a stellar group to represent had a mission to Israel. We in supporting the anti-BDS their guide tells them, ‘You our community. support Israel in many ways. legislation being introduced see that arch from the Roman L’shalom, We will spend eight full We allocate dollars from our into the Texas Legislator. period? It’s not important: Ronit days, exploring Tel Aviv, annual campaign to Israel While I am proud of but next to it, left and down connecting with our Part- and overseas, supporting the all the ways in which our a bit, there sits a man who’s Ronit Sherwin nership region, enjoying work of the Jewish Agency Federation supports Israel, bought fruit and vegetables Chief Executive Officer Shabbat in Jerusalem and for Israel (JAFI) and the there is nothing like being in for his family.’” Jewish Federation learning how our local com- Joint Distribution Commit- Israel. Our upcoming Federation of San Antonio

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio FEBRUARY 2017 3 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK PJ Library Hanukkah get together Beldon Library News A new program for adults will begin on Thanks to the generosity Tuesday, March 7 at 10 a.m. at the Beldon of the Harold Grinspoon Library. Foundation, 29 families from The book discussion group, Coffee, Books, San Antonio have now been & More, is a cooperative effort with the Adult awarded a PJ Library grant to Enrichment & Education Program of the hold their own Get Together JCC. This group will meet every other month. with a small group of Jewish Bring your list of books to the March meeting. families. The goal of these grants Discover the great books here at the Beldon is to deepen relationships and Library. Beldon Library hours are: Mondays, help PJ families get to know 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – each other better. 12:45 p.m., and Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 4:15 Dr. Marcy Rosen (PJ p.m. committee member and mom The Pre-K children from the Block & of son Daniel, age 2) hosted a Dreeben School will start checking out books PJ Library Get Together at her this month. home during Hanukkah. She The Mitzvah Project that the Beldon Library planned a donuts and do it has with the Vilna/Vilnius Jewish Public Joanna Dreyfuss and daughter Claire yourself waffle station for five Library in Lithuania is ongoing. They are in Jewish families in attendance. children of all ages included children could make more the process of building up their children’s She shared that her event was a candle mat that families intricate designs. Rosen says she section and are accepting donations of new such a success for both older laminated to place under looks forward to continuing her or gently used children’s books with Jewish and younger kids because she their menorahs during candle involvement with PJ Library, and content. separated the food in one area lighting. to bringing her friends from the Contact Beldon librarian Lynn Waghalter of her home and activities at The younger kids decorated Get Together to attend programs via email at [email protected] for more another table. Fun projects for with dot painting, while older as well. information on this humanitarian project.

Are you or someone you know interested in the Holocaust Memorial Museum’s collections and exhibits? Do you enjoy learning and working with the public? Are you seeking a rewarding volunteer experience?

Consider becoming a docent at the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio. A history background is not required… just an interest in learning and a high level of enthusiasm. A new partnership with Yad Vashem has allowed us to create an ongoing docent training program which will kickoff on February 1st through an online digital portal. Training will continue with our Museum staff and experienced docents. If you are interested, please contact Juana Rubalcava, Director of Education at 210-302-6812 or [email protected]

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18603 La Cantera Terrace San Antonio, Texas 78256 from l-r, Ellen Ollervidez, Director of HMMSA; Hanna Pankowsky, Holocaust Survivor; Ramiro S. Salazar, Director of the San Antonio Public Library; and Howie Nestel, Co-Founder of The Holocaust: Learn and Remember. 210-598-2900 www.eilanhotel.com HMMSA hosts opening event for The Holocaust:

Learn and Remember ב”ה On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the Holocaust Memorial Museum Come find out what it’s all about of San Antonio (HMMSA) hosted the opening event of the 5th annual The Holocaust: Learn and Remember. The CAMP OPEN HOUSE San Antonio Public Library Foundation and HMMSA Havdala Extravaganza collaborate in commemoration of the Shoah. This year’s theme, Refuge in the Americas, explores the journey of Jews Sat., Feb.11, 7:30-8:30pm seeking safety in the U.S. and Latin America. Happy. Fun. Jewish. Docents are the Messengers of the Holocaust at HMMSA Ellen Ollervidez Our curriculum will include HMMSA Director the historical timeline, the images, and the background The Holocaust Memorial information that directly Museum of San Antonio is correlates to our permanent proud to offer online learning exhibit. Trainees will also have for those interested in opportunities to witness and becoming a museum docent. work with current docents as A docent is a volunteer who they guide visitors through acts as a guide for visitors the Museum. to the Museum. Qualities All members of our of a good docent include docent program will receive compassion, dedication, information regarding and reliability. Training is continuing education such ongoing and can be accessed as HMMSA programming, beginning February 1. It is documentaries, books, available 24/7 and includes lectures, or touring historical background exhibits that will broaden Camp Gan Israel provided by Yad Vashem and understanding of Holocaust SUMMER a curriculum that teaches our history. 2017 Museum. Join us as we shape the next By calling or emailing us, generation of messengers to we can set up learners with carry forward the messages, access to the learning portal. lessons, and experiences of Register/info at (210) 764-0300 Once the modules, created the Holocaust. Please contact, by Yad Vashem, have been Juana Rubalcava, Director of GanIsraelSA.com 14535 Blanco Rd. completed, learners will begin Education at (210) 302-6812 their training of our Museum. or [email protected]. THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio FEBRUARY 2017 5 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK

Organizers of the Interreligious Council of San Antonio and Guest Lecturer, Rabbi Jack Bemporad and co- founders, Dr. Peggy Starkey and Maxine Cohen (first row, right). Rabbi Chaim Block and Father Tim Eden celebrate Rabbi Jack Bemporad at St. Mary’s University.

Rabbi Bemporad St. Mary’s University and the Jewish Federation hosted a reception at the University to celebrate the conferral of an honorary doctorate upon Rabbi Jack Bemporad by the presents on Pontifical Angelicum University in Rome. Remarks were made by Rabbi Samuel Stahl, Rabbi interreligious Emeritus of Temple Beth El, and Father Tim Eden of St. Mary’s University, noting the historic distinction earned understanding by Bemporad. Rabbi Jack Bemporad and ICOSA On Monday, Jan.9, Guest Rabbi Bemporad was founder, Dr. Peggy Starkey, greet Speaker Rabbi Jack Bemporad recently conferred an one another at the first Archie L greeted over 90 guests of the honorary doctorate by Nations Memorial Lecture. Interreligious Council of the Pontifical Angelicum San Antonio (ICOSA) with University in Rome. his experiences bringing Bemporad was honored people of all religious faiths to be the guest speaker for Direct Diamond Importers together to promote open the first Archie L. Nations STRAIGHT FROM TEL AVIV, ISRAEL! dialogue, mutual respect, and Memorial Lecture. Best Prices Guaranteed! theological understandings He is the director of of the common foundations the nonprofit Center for shared by the world’s religions. Interreligious Understanding

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participate in their family’s event because, regardless tradition of each person of synagogue affiliation SPOTLIGHT sharing a Jewish event or and participation levels, ON . . . news that has impacted everyone comes together them. to directly impact our When it was our community. friend’s grandfather’s Elisa turn, he began to discuss Please share your the Holocaust. favorite Jewish holiday. We did not know that Why? Reinsmith our friend’s grandfather My favorite Jewish and grandmother were holiday is Passover. Our Elisa Reinsmith grew up in St. Louis at Polsinelli San Antonio? Holocaust survivors. family has some special in Dallas, and attended Shughart. We moved to San They shared stories and fun family traditions the University of Texas at In 2010, Elisa moved Antonio in 2011 for my about their families, their for the Seder, and I love Austin for undergraduate to San Antonio with her husband’s job. survival, their freedom, to see our children’s and law school. family. At that time, she and the impact it had on excitement for those After graduating law began working at Dykema What is your strongest their lives. traditions. We later found out school, she moved to New Gossett (formerly Cox Jewish memory? that this was one of the few York City to practice Smith Matthews). My strongest Jewish Name a hope or times they discussed the labor and employment The Reinsmith family memory is from a Passover aspiration you have for Holocaust. law. While living in New is proud to be a part of Seder. the San Antonio Jewish York, she met her husband the San Antonio Jewish A few years ago, community. What volunteer Lance, who is from The Community and are parents we attended a Seder I hope that we all work activities do you find the Woodlands, Texas. of two children. at a friend’s house together and support one most rewarding and why? In 2007, they moved to with his parents and another to continue to I enjoy the Jewish St. Louis, Missouri for her grandparents. strengthen our community. Federation’s Shower Our Victor’shusband’s Jaguar training. / 2x3 She units (6 units) We were asked to Jewishcontinued Journal her legal- January career 2010 - Whatv.1 brought you to Community With Love

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JEWISH WOMEN’S RENAISSANCE PROJECT BRINGS WOMEN TOGETHER What started out as a journey to Israel with the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project (JWRP) continues as San Antonio JWRP women meet Hadassah / 2x1 units (2 units) monthly for learning get togethers. Jewish Journal - January 2015

Who will say Kaddish? PJ Library families ring in the Hadassah will. Every year. Forever. For more information, visit new year at Hardberger Park www.hadassah.org/yahrzeit, By Lauren Abraham, call 877.212.3321 or email [email protected]. PJ Library Coordinator UCSA_galaBWad_117_v2.pdf 1 1/23/17 12:11 AM

More than 20 PJ Library families gathered on UNITED COMMUNITIES January 1 to celebrate 2017 OF SAN ANTONIO at Hardberger Park. With Announces The Spring- like weather, it was challenging to imagine the Winter season, but our PJ families prevailed and made edible snowmen out of marshmallows, pretzels, B ROTHERHOOD/S ISTERHOOD icing, and other delicious ingredients. In addition, the Emily Weinstein and Kylie Hawley-Molloy enjoyed the afternoon playing at families made magic wands the PJ Library New Years Playdate Awards Dinner ◆ ◆ ◆ for the new year, met a large walking turtle, and enjoyed THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2017 time on the swings, slides, THE WITTE MUSEUM MAYS FAMILY CENTER and monkey bars. PJ families 3801 BROADWAY • SAN A NTONIO, TEXAS 6:00 P. M. RECEPTION FOLLOWED BY were called together to hear SEATED D INNER AT 7:00 P. M. PJ Library books about snow ◆ ◆ ◆ and The Mitzvah Magician As We Recognize This Year’s Honorees For Their and were treated to a special Commitment To The Ideals And Practices Of UCSA theatrical presentation from guest reader Eva Laporte of Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services. The afternoon allowed for families to come together as H-E-B JUDY LACKRITZ ANGELES VALENCIANO THE MOLAK FAMILY Winter Break ended, school Community Volunteer Chief Executive Officer AND DAVID’S LEGACY National Diversity Council FOUNDATION starts again, and get ready for ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• an exciting new year. PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY, THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT. Eva Laporte, Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services Program Director, For early reservations and information, please call the served as guest reader and shared the PJ book The Mitzvah Magician in a UCSA Office at 210/229-1991 or email [email protected]. theatrical way with PJ Library families.

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On December 28, The as a community destination and expand influence organizations and Matte have community activity Jewish Agency for Israel and for three Partnerships in in the region and in the Asher will share a large hall/ rooms for the enjoyment of the Matte Asher Regional the Western Galilee, a space communities. It will be multi-purpose community the residents of the Western Council signed a contract to to work, build connections located along the coast of space and a conference Galilee. jointly build The Partnership and inspire Jewish identity. the Mediterranean, north room. A suite of offices A fundraising effort Center for Connections The 6,500 sq. ft. center of Nahariya, adjacent to the will provide efficient work to raise $1.5 million is and Communities in Matte will give the Partnerships Achziv Beach. space for the Partnerships’ currently underway. Asher. The center will serve the opportunity to develop Partnership2Gether staffs. Matte Asher will

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio FEBRUARY 2017 9 IN THE COMMUNITY Monthly Hebrew Free Loan of San Antonio art series announces new officers and board The Hebrew Free at Temple Loan Association of San Antonio (HFLA-SA) has announced its 2017 Beth-El Officers, as well as the addition of 5 Directors. Tim Grossman will BARSHOP COHEN GROSSMAN OLIAN SAMUELS SIEGEL continues serve as President. HFLA- As part of its monthly SA Past President Michael agency’s collective capacity financial assistance to In 2016, HFLA-SA art series, Hiddur Mitzvah, Robbins will serve as Vice and better serve Jewish Jewish people who are awarded a record- Temple Beth-El will host The President of Loans, while members in San Antonio residents of San Antonio breaking amount of loans, Art of Shabbat for families on the recently created Vice and the surrounding areas, and surrounding areas, putting over $200,000 Sunday, Feb. 26 at 12:15 p.m. President of Outreach and HFLA-SA has added new through interest-free directly into the hands in the Barshop Auditorium. Development position will Directors Jim Barshop, loans. of fellow members in our During the lunch and learn be filled by Fran Cohen. Fran Cohen, Suzanne Based on the lessons community. event, participants will learn Greg Meyer and Meg Olian, Jeff Siegel and Mark of Mishpatim, the For information about how to make challah with Grossman will continue Samuels. agency exists to extend a HFLA-SA, contact Mike Temple Beth-El Sisterhood, the roles of Treasurer and The Hebrew Free financial hand-up during Richardson, Marketing and how to make a challah Secretary, respectively. Loan Association of San life events – the good, Communications Manager cover with Chantel Nasits. In an effort to diversify Antonio is a 501(c)3, the challenging, and of HFL-SA at (210) 723- The cost is $15 per person the Board, expand the formed in 1924, providing everything in-between. 4461. or $30 per family, payable in advance at https://beth-elsa. org/ShabbatArt. The program is open to the Hadassah extends invitation to young women community. The San Antonio Chapter of at California Pizza Kitchen at the gmail.com or to Leslie Hickey at Hadassah is reviving its younger Alamo Quarry Market. [email protected]. For more women’s group – named “Aviva” – Those who attend will hear a about information, please contact Leslie intended for women in their 20s-50s. the latest Hadassah news and then Hickey at (719) 233-9353 or lunch or Let’s Rodeo The group will be meeting on catch up with each other. RSVP to Suzanne Patrick at (301) 461-2098. BulterWednesday, / 2x2 Feb.units 15 (4for units) lunch at noon Suzanne Patrick at suzannebpatrick@ at Rodfei’s Jewish Journal - August 2011 Sunday Steven H. Butler, C.P.A. Funday Darilek Butler & Associates PLLC n Get into the rodeo mood at Ranch Rodfei Sholom n Taxes on Sunday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. until noon. There will Small Business be a petting zoo, pony cart, n Sunday at Silo and a hay ride, along with Consulting Present this Special Invitation to Receive A “flapjack” breakfast. 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She serves on the “Women and Jewish Law,” please University Presbyterian Church, and congregational leaders both board of the Central Conference of call (210) 732-9927 or register no 300 Bushnell. Rabbi Nathan will in history and recently as women American Rabbis. later than Feb. 3 at www.upcsa.org/ review halacha (Jewish law) and have been ordained in many faiths. The SoL (Source of Life) Center registration. Rodfei Sholom group helps with stress and anxiety Even today, the 12:30 noon. they can respond to stigma of mental Manijeh Nathan, medication therapy.” health issues is keeping group facilitator, has 30 Having a support many individuals from years of experience as group that allows MARSHA GREENBERG JOYCE LEIGHTON seeking help. a behavioral therapist, the person to share They are frightened, specializing in panic his or her feelings in Congregation Agudas ashamed, and attacks and phobias. a non-judgmental, embarrassed and trying She has learned that secure setting, can be to deal with their “many individuals with incredibly helpful. Achim Sisterhood to host limitations on their anxiety, depression It is important for a own. In order to provide and other issues see person to discover that 98th Anniversary Tea information, education, themselves as weak others have similar and support, a group and blame themselves issues and that they are On February 19 at 1 p.m., Congregation Agudas Achim has been started that is for their condition. not alone. Sisterhood will honor Marsha Greenberg and Joyce Leighton at open to the community. Studies have shown that All are welcome! the 98th Annual Sisterhood Tea. The event will take place in the The group meets anxiety, depression and For more information, Gurinsky Family Social Hall at Agudas Achim. The community at Rodfei Sholom the other illnesses have a contact the synagogue first Wednesday of the genetic component, and office at 210.493.3557 or is welcome to attend. El Jarro de Arturo / 2x2 units (4 units) month, 10:30 a.m. to like physical diseases, [email protected]. Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 We LOVE Volunteers! 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A new year has arrived Advocate. Members are also eligible and with it brings a new The next post meeting to join JWV if they were San Antonio B’nai administration for JWV will be held on March 26 at honorably discharged from Post 753. On January 9 a.m. in Room 277 at the any branch of the U.S. 14, the following were JCC. A light breakfast to be armed forces. B’rith new format installed: Herschel served. JWV is there for the Alamo Brandeis B’nai B’rith has changed to a format of Sheiness, Post Commander; All veterans and active veterans and their families. activities that will include members and speakers discussing Garland Scott, Senior Vice duty personnel are invited For further information, topics concerning the various current activities of B’nai B’rith Commander; David Marne, to join Post 753 (one does contact Herschel Sheiness at and the lodge. The first of the new format was the January Junior Vice Commander; not have to serve during (210) 468-5598, or attend a activity, which featured Ronit Sherwin and Steve Butler, who and Sean Sandlin, Judge war-time to be a member). post meeting on the fourth discussed investments. The next activity will be a group discussion on Sunday February 12 at 10:30 a.m. in room 227 at the Jewish Remembering deceased Jewish military veterans Campus. The third activity will be on Sunday, March 18 at Jewish War Veterans of America Post 753 asks you to remember these Jewish military veterans whose yahrzeit (anniversary of the individual’s death) occurs in the month of FEBRUARY and who are buried in a 10:30 a.m. in room 227; the speaker will be announced in the local cemetery. If you know of a name that is missing please contact Herschel at (210) 468-5598. March issue of the Jewish Journal. (We regret that the names listed for January in last month’s Journal transferred incorrectly resulting in The community is invited to attend. There is no charge for the names appearing incorrectly.) these events. ANDERS, GEORGE GOLDEN, AARON MORRIS, HARRY AYCOCK, BRETT GOLDMAN, BERTHOLD PINKKSTON, SYDNEY BARKIN, BURTON GREENBERG, MICHAIL PULLEN, LEE (LEON) Sephardic Jewry focus BERLER, JAMES HALFF, ALEXANDER RIBNICK, DAVID BELINSKY, ELI HARDING, BRIAN ROSENBLUM, BRYAN of multi-cultural event BERNSTEIN, JACK KALIFF, MENDEL RUBIN, MARTIN BROOKE, PETER KALLISON, MORRIS SABLOW, HYMAN CARSON, DAVID KANIA, JOHN SAGOR, HOWARD at Temple Beth-El CERVANTES, CARLOS KATZ, NORMAN SCHIFFER, SYDNEY CHASAN, KALMAN SCHLESINGER, LOUIS Temple Beth-El is growing up Catholic LADENSON, KENNETH partnering with Casa and Jewish in Spain, by D’ACOSTA, URIEL LAVEN, GEORGE SCHLOCHAUR, LEO España and Raindrop Joaquin G. Mira and Sidney DIETZ, MILTON LAZICH, MICHAEL SHAENFIELD, ALBERT Turkish House to bring Chocron, past and present DRYER-CLUTTS, DEBORAH LESCH, ALBERT SIMON, ALEXANDER renowned scholar Dr. Ori presidents of the Casa de ELISCU, IRVING LEVY, MILTON SIMON, PAUL Z. Soltes to España in San Antonio, and ERLICH, MORRIS LOWM, DAVID SMOLINS, SOL San Antonio there will be an opportunity FINDGOLD, EMANUEL MANDEL, ALAN SNEIDERMAN, JACOB for a special to view the traveling exhibit FINKLE, LEONARD MARKOVITZ, MEYER STRAUSS, DANIEL program from the Quincentennial FRANKLIN, IRA MEDERIOS, GILBERT TAMMEN, HERMAN at Temple Foundation Museum of FROST, JONAS MEYER, CARL VOGEL, HARRY Beth-El on Turkish Jews. Spanish GENDELMAN, HIAM MOORE, KENNETH February 1 and Turkish vegetarian John Troy / 1x1 units (1 unit) Jewish Journal - December 2014 DR. ORI SOLTES at 6:30 p.m. delicacies will be served. Dr. Soltes is Professorial The goal of the event is to Lecturer in Theology and strengthen connections John S. Troy Fine Arts at Georgetown within the inter-faith and LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Kosher University and former multi-cultural community MEMBER A.S.L.A. Director of the B’nai B’rith here in San Antonio as EatatGreen.com Klutznick National Jewish well as learn more about 222-1355 Museum in Washington, Sephardic Jewish traditions www.johnstroylandarch.com D.C., where he curated and history. The event is over 80 exhibitions on a openHernandez to the community. CPA / 2x1 units (2 units) $5 Off variety of subjects. He is the Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 Not Valid with any other offer. One coupon author of articles, exhibition per table. No Cash Value. Valid at all catalogues, essays and Green Vegetarian Cuisine Locations. books on a range of topics. ExpiresExpires Dec.December 31, 2016. 31. In addition to Dr. Soltes’ lecture on The Life Pearl Brewery Alon Town Centre Experience of Sephardic 200 E. Grayson 10003 NW Military Dr. Jewry 1492-Present, the San Antonio TX 78215 San Antonio TX 78230 evening will include 210.320.5865 210.233.1249 reflections on the differences between

12 FEBRUARY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY Agudas Achim clubs for adults of all ages Simcha Social Club Moonlight Supper Club Rabbi Ariel Platt will lead the Simcha A social group for ages 60+, is meeting Social Club in a Tu’ B’Shevat Seder on on February 16 at 7 p.m. for a no host Thursday, Feb. 9 at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy the Italian dinner at Scuzzi’s Italian Grill, tastes of 5 species of food while learning located at 4035 North Loop 1604. RSVP to the customs and rituals surrounding the the synagogue for a seat in the semi-private Festival of Trees. Take home your own Tu dining room. B’Shevat Haggadah. Complimentary lunch thanks to the generous grant from Golden Club Agudas Achim Saul Kaye Manor Jewish Senior Services, for 65+. For Club Agudas Achim, for adults ages those under the age of 65, the cost is $5. 45 to 60ish, will head to the San Antonio RSVP is required by calling (210) 479-0307 Stock Show and Rodeo to see Huey Lewis or [email protected]. and the News. Purchase tickets through Temple Beth-El the rodeo website. For more information, guest Artist-

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CHANUKAH CELEBRATION AT THE PEARL Close to 150 people gathered for an evening of community and culture with YJSA - Young & Jewish San Antonio at a Menorah lighting celebration at the Historic Pearl on Thursday, Dec. 29. Participants enjoyed Kosher food from Green Vegetarian Cuisine, a 9. ft. menorah lighting led by Councilman Ron Nirenberg, and live Music by Tera Ferna. YJSA members enjoyed an afterparty with live music by Copper Greenberg. (Photo credit: Limelight San Antonio)

HEINTZ PRESCHOOL WINTER CAMP Heintz Preschool enjoyed winter break and Hanukkah together with its annual Winter Camp. This year the Winter Camp children were lucky that Hanukkah fell during Winter Camp, so they had the opportunity to participate in Hanukkah JCC FAMILIES GATHER FOR DINNER AND DRAMA activities including Hanukkah yoga with Morah Lauren. Enrollment is now open for Heintz Preschool’s Literacy Families from the Barshop JCC Block and Dreeben School for Young Children Summer Camp. For more information, contact Heintz came together at the school’s Dinner and Drama event, featuring Jessie Manley, Preschool Director Taryn Bretado at T.Bretado@agudas- as part of the 6th Annual Read-a-Thon. achim.org or (210) 479-0307. February 22, 7:30pm Night Out at the Movies with the

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14 FEBRUARY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL WHAT’S HAPPENING NCSY HEADS OUT TO THE (BASKETBALL) GAME NCSY teens with Rabbi Ashi Gluck take in a Spurs game on January 4.

HANUKKAH CHINESE DINNER AT RODFEI GROWING ROOTS AT GAN GANI Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg lights the Menorah candles at Congregation Rodfei Children at Gan Gani examine the roots of broccoli that they Sholom’s 3rd Annual Chinese Dinner on December 25. planted and grew in the Gan Gani Preschool Garden. DID YOU KNOW sUNDAY maRCH 5 The Jewish 12:00PM - 2:00 PM Journal is available FOOD! GAMES! RAFFLE! PRIZES! FUN! onine? www.jfsatx.org. MORE INFORMATION AT WWW.BETH-ELSA.ORG

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MADISON ESTATES CELEBRATES HANUKKAH Residents of Madison Estates enjoyed an afternoon USY FAR WEST REGION AT AGUDAS ACHIM in celebration of Hanukkah on December 28. The Congregation Agudas Achim hosted the USY (United Synagogue Youth) Far West celebration was hosted by Golden Manor Jewish Region (Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Hawaii) Services, with the assistance of many volunteers that for a pre-convention weekend, December 22-25, before hundreds of teenagers included kids from Agudas Achim’s Heintz Preschool traveled together for their International Convention in Dallas. During the and Hazzan Jeremy Lipton. Family and friends from the convention, Sabrina Epstein, a high school senior from San Antonio and member community joined in songs, snacking and even some of Congregation Agudas Achim, spoke about her non-profit organization, Artful trivia that Hazzan Lipton threw in, teaching the group Start, which runs art programs for the San Antonio special needs community. things that they never knew about Hanukkah. How can I . . . get to work 2017 MISSION TO AUSTIN

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16 FEBRUARY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL WHAT’S HAPPENING FOOTBALL NIGHT Agudas Achim Men’s Club and Jew Boy’s Night Out enjoyed a Monday Night Football Watch Party at Agudas Achim. It was a great turn-out with the guys grilling hamburgers and hot dogs for dinner, drinking beer and watching the game. Be on the lookout for more events with the two groups.

FIRST ANNUAL DONUTS AND DREIDELS AT AGUDAS ACHIM Hundreds of people enjoyed Agudas Achim’s new Hanukkah celebration, Donuts and Dreidels, at Shipley Do-nuts sponsored by Linda and Marvin Aboloff. There were games and crafts, sufganiyot (donuts), JUMPING INTO HANUKKAH WITH CHABAD singing and lighting of menorahs. Close to 200 people kicked off Hanukkah at Bounce Family Chanukah Celebration & Chinese Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 25 at the Chabad Center. There were e moon bounces, obstacle challenges and a sing-a-long grand menorah lighting. The event was sponsored by Salvador Garcia.

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TEMPLE BETH-EL MITZVAH MONTH Above (l to r) Amy Strickland, Debra Greenblatt, Renee Walker, Harold Rodinsky, William Burns, Harold Greenblatt, and Slava Rabinovich were among the many volunteers who cooked for Temple Beth-El’s first annual Christmas Dinner for those in need in the neighborhood around Temple Beth-El. This was one event of many in which hundreds of volunteers participated in Temple Beth-El’s Mitzvah Month. Below: Luann and Dr. Larry Cohen (far right) were among the many volunteers at Temple Beth-El on Christmas Day who made and served food to those in the neighborhood who needed it.

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HUNDREDS TURN OUT FOR CHANUKAH ON THE RIVER Close to 800 people took part in a large display of Jewish unity CAMP RODFEI WINTER 2016 and pride downtown Camp Rodfei offered campers two weeks of winter on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at fun during the winter holidays. Activities includes the Arneson River art, music, projects and field trips. Theater for the 19th annual Chanukah on the River 2016. Participants enjoyed an interactive entertainment Chanukah cruise experience, Soul Farm concert and a large Menorah lighting. The event was presented by Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning in cooperation with our community synagogues & Jewish organizations, and was sponsored by: International Bank of Commerce, H-E-B, Holzman Family Foundation, SWBC, and The Jewish Federation of San Antonio.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio FEBRUARY 2017 21 IN THE COMMUNITY: PURIM Purim gift baskets available Rodfei Sholom middle from designing and schoolers will be selling purchasing, to packaging, Mishloach Manot for shipping, delivering, data Purim made by Yachad entry, sales and customer Gifts. Mishloach Manot is service. a mitzvah unique to Purim. Purim packages are Tradition holds that every $18 each, and will be adult should give a package available for pick-up at containing a minimum of Rodfei Sholom on Sunday, two ready-to-eat foods, March 5 from 10 a.m. – 12 each requiring a different Foundation (JUF) which noon. To order, contact brocha, to at least one other provides job training and the synagogue at (210) person. employment to individuals 493—3557 or rodfeisa@ Yachad Gifts is a program with disabilities in gmail.com. The deadline for of The Jewish Union every aspect of the business, orders is Monday, Feb. 13. Purim celebrations at Agudas Achim Congregation Agudas Achim’s Purim Celebrations start on March 4 at 7:30 p.m. with the congregation’s annual Purim The door opened. The details taken Ball. It’s an evening of Roaring 20’s Fun. Call Agudas Achim care of. The courtesy done automatically. for ticket and table sponsor information. The word spoken softly and with sincerity. On Sunday, March 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. its Purim A hand placed just so to steady another’s Palooza with food, carnival games, and hamantashen. Meet step. They don’t really defi ne caring, but Miss Gigi for face painting and play on inflatables. The cost they’re clues of its presence – pervasive is $5 per person, under age 2 is free. The fun continues with Megillah Magic on Saturday, and constant. And unobtrusive. March 11 at 6 p.m. with a free dinner and entertainment featuring magician, Tim St. John. Tim will entertain with magic, juggling and comedy. Reading of the Megillah and IT’S WHAT a costume contest follows at 7:15 p.m. To RSVP to any of the events, call Agudas Achim at (210)-479-0307 or rsvp@ YOU agudas-achim.org. DON’T Beyer Boys / 2x2 (4 units) Jewish Journal - January 2014 SEE.

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22 FEBRUARY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH Heintz Preschool to host annual NCJW focuses on cyber Yad B’Yad intergenerational Rodeo Day bullying at 7th Heintz Preschool of month for special programs at Jackson Congregation Agudas Achim Heintz Preschool. Salasky with Annual Can’t will host its annual Yad B’Yad “Rodeo Day at Heintz grandson Henry intergenerational Rodeo Day Preschool with our inter- enjoyed pony Beat Love rides and look on Friday, Feb. 24 beginning at generational Yad B’Yad forward to rid- 9:15 a.m. program is one of my favorites ing again. film contest The community is welcome. every year,” Heintz Preschool National Council of Jewish The program will begin with a Director Taryn Bretado said. Women (NCJW is partnering special rodeo themed Shabbat “This year we have lots in store with Family Violence service followed by different and some surprises too, so you Prevention Services (FVPS), rodeo activities including a don’t want to miss it!” Inc. to challenge high school real cowboy and pony rides. For more information students to shine a light on This program is supported about this program or Heintz cyber bullying through a city- through a special grant from Preschool, please contact wide film contest called Can’t Golden Manor Jewish Senior Taryn Bretado at T.Bretado@ Beat Love. Filmmakers will Services which supports agudas-achim.org or (210) explore some of the causes of bringing youth and older 479-0307. cyber bullying as well as the generations together once a effects it has on its victims. Newscaster Erin Nichols, a reporter with News 4 San Family art class with the JCC at Painting with a Twist Antonio, will emcee this year’s award ceremony. Additionally, Every family has an artist—or are welcome to bring their own unique to the artist. This all-ages WOAI will be the media several. Join JCC families at snacks. Participants will be led class is geared for family time; sponsor for the event. Painting with a Twist (PWAT) at by a professional artist to create no drop-offs please. NCJW and FVPS will award the Alon Town Center location their own version of a pop-art Parents and friends can attend trophies and present cash prizes on Sunday, Feb. 26 from 2-4 hamsa. as observers at no cost, but to student winners at the Film p.m. for an afternoon of fun While everyone will be make sure to indicate how many Awards Night on Wednesday, and creativity. Each family will working on the same project, people will be attending upon Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.at the Santikos create a work of art that they can attendees will have the freedom registration. Cost is $35 per Palladium theatre in The Rim, proudly display in their home. to choose their own color painting. To register, call (210) 17703 IH-10. This event includes all combination and designs, 530-4257 or sign up online at The Film Awards Night offers paintingDr. Gary supplies. Gossen Attendees / 2x2 units (4ensuring units) each work of art will be jccsanantonio.org/family. people a great opportunity Jewish Journal - April16 to cheer on the filmmakers and see the winning film submissions. Admission to the event is free. NCJW is also pleased to offer winning films as tools for teachers, counselors, youth groups, and classes. Past topics include: teen dating violence, Gastroenterology Clinic of San Antonio, P.A. bullying, and substance abuse 8550 Datapoint Dr. Suite 200 and addiction. Currently, FVPS, Bexar County Probation San Antonio, TX 78229 Services, school and church groups are utilizing these films. 210-615-8308 For more information about the Can’t Beat Love contest Fax: 210-615-8313 or the films, contact Marcia Waldgeir at mawaldgeir@satx. rr.com or check out the website www.cantbeatlovesa.org. Please visit our website at drgossen.com

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio FEBRUARY 2017 23 ITC: YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY: SENIORS Jewish Special Hadassah brings senior Services Committee services organizations together On Sunday, Jan.8, the San Antonio Chapter of seeks input Hadassah brought five Jewish organizations The newly-formed Jewish made programs available to together to provide the Special Services Committee all children and their families, latest information regarding of San Antonio recently no matter the challenges different services and met, under the leadership faced. This inclusion and resources available to of Martha Serfaty, a special support will have a lasting community seniors. educator and behavioral effect on the individual More than 40 members specialist, and Amy Lerman, children, their families, as well of the Jewish community a speech pathologist, to as the community at large. gathered at Adante discuss the need for inclusion As JSSC provides parents the Independent Living for and support across the wherewithal to keep their a question-and-answer community for individuals children in their preferred session with: MH Levine of with special needs, their schools and activities, families Jewish Family Service; Mike families, and educators. In maintain a sense of belonging, Kelne with Golden Manor with the Hebrew Free Loan President & CEO of the attendance were passionate which in turn strengthens Jewish Senior Services; Association; Saul Levenshus JCC; and Margaret Gofman- and dedicated representatives our Jewish community. The Laura and Mike Richardson (standing in photo), Klein with Ohr Lanu. of the San Antonio Jewish immediate, as well as long- agencies, schools, synagogues term benefits of the program and temples. Participants will be evident as children included rabbis, school experience academic and E.D.G.E. offerings for seniors directors, teachers, special social success and a sense E.D.G.E., a program for On February 21 at 7 p.m., Antonio, Texas 78231. service providers, physicians, of belonging in the years to seniors in the San Antonio Anna Gorchow, owner of Seniors are also invited and parents. come. Jewish Community, will Harbour Hospice, will talk to enjoy a lunch and a tour The aim of the JSSC is to If interested in lending host the following February share information about of the San Antonio Shoe ensure that Jewish educational your voice to this programs: Hospice Care. Factory on February 28 institutions, that teach Jewish organization, please contact On February 15 at 7 p.m., Both of these programs beginning at 8:30 a.m. culture, religion, history, and Amy Lerman at schrai16@ Suzanne Huber, Executive will take place at Golden For more information, academics, and provide the aol.com or Martha Serfaty at Director of Morningside Manor Jewish Senior contact Eva Laporte, community’s children a place [email protected]. Ministries, will discuss Services, 13409 NW GMJSS Program Director, to cultivate relationships, Navigating Senior Living. Military Hwy #210, San at (210) 616-4811.

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24 FEBRUARY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: COLLEGE Texas Hillel looks forward to a new semester Texas Hillel’s Spring roses across campus to dinners will continue to semester calendar is represent the number of be a place where students brimming with activities Jews murdered in one day come together at the end that reflect the many during the Holocaust. of their busy week for facets of the organization’s This moving reminder community and connection. values: Israel awareness, of the Holocaust opens During the week, students social justice, Jewish dialogues on campus and have the opportunity to life and learning, and brings our community deepen their understanding student development and closer together. of Judaism in a welcoming engagement. Another popular program space during the Jewish One of the most eagerly is the Campus Engagement Learning Fellowship, one- awaited events of the year Internship. Campus on-one study with a Rabbi, is the annual Israel Block Engagement Interns are a Hebrew crash course, and Party. trained to identify and build a Beit Midrash program. In March, hundreds relationships with students New this semester is the of students, faculty, and who might not otherwise Executive Mentorship community members will get involved in Jewish life. Program where students gather on the East Mall of Interns do this by interested in business will the University of Texas at understanding students’ gain perspective and insight Austin campus to celebrate interests and connecting culled from Jewish wisdom, and learn about Israel, them to opportunities that hear from a wide-range participate in discussions, they may find meaningful of executives representing and make new friends. and engaging. different industries and Social justice programs This semester, freshmen roles, and build lasting will include the solemn students will be welcomed relationships with 10,000 Roses event, which to the program and will executive-level mentors is hosted by The White continue engagement over who are guided by Jewish Rose Society, a genocide the summer and in the fall. values. prevention and Holocaust Much of life at Hillel DoughThis unique/ 1x2 unitsinternship remembrance organization. revolves around Jewish includes a trip to New York. Jennifer Perloff (2 units) ® During this one day event, life and learning. Weekly ALHS, CNE, GRI, REALTOR volunteers distribute 10,000 Shabbat services and Jewish Journal - (210) 325-4955 January 2010 - v.1 [email protected] www.RealLuxurySA.com

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio FEBRUARY 2017 27 YOUR JEWISH COMMUNITY JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Main Number: (210) 302-6960 / Holocaust Memorial Museum: (210) 302-6807 / Beldon Library: (210) 302-6805 Barshop Jewish Community Center 12500 NW Military Highway, Suite 275, San Antonio, TX 78231 Ronit Sherwin, Chief Executive Officer Ellen Ollervidez, Phone: (210) 302-6820 Fax: (210) 408-2341 [email protected] / (210) 302-6961 Community Relations Director and Executive Director: Saul F. Levenshus Email: [email protected] Director Holocaust Memorial Museum President: Danna Halff Website: www.jccsanantonio.org Lauren Abraham, Special Programs Coordinator [email protected] JCC programs include a nationally-accredited nursery school, after ​​ school care and programs, summer camps, programs for adults, plus [email protected] Danielle Roberts, Accounting Associate cultural, educational and recreational programs open to the community. Leslie Komet Ausburn, [email protected] Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus Marketing/Editor The Jewish Journal Kristin Hernandez, Collections Manager, [email protected] of the San Antonio Jewish Community Holocaust Memorial Museum 12500 NW Military Hwy, Suite 100, San Antonio Texas 78231 [email protected] Jane Briggs Gamez, Chief Financial Officer Phone: (210) 302-6801 Fax: (210) 408-2322 Juana Rubalcava, Education Director President: Alice Viroslav Website: www.thecampustx.org Linda Brown, Campaign Administrator Holocaust Memorial Museum The Campus features a variety of spaces available to rent for small or [email protected] [email protected] large events. Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services Matthew Faulkner, Programs Coordinator, Julie Schack, 13409 N.W. Military Hwy. Suite 210, San Antonio, TX 78231 Holocaust Memorial Museum DIrector of Women’s Philanthropy Phone: (210) 616-4811 Website: www.goldenmanor.net [email protected] [email protected] Executive Director: Daniel L. 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28 FEBRUARY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL ARTS & CULTURE

Barshop JCC’s 2017 Jewish Film Festival this month The JCC’s 2017 Jewish justice. The screening is at 2 p.m. Fanny’s Journey, Film Festival will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m., the true story of Fanny February 18-22 at Santikos and is preceded by the short Ben Ami, 13, who crossed Palladium IMAX, a new romantic comedy Jewish France with ten other venue for the event. Blind Date. Jewish children to escape The opening night The line-up also includes deportation, will screen film, Remember, features two films appropriate for Monday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. Christopher Plummer as ages ten and up. Tickets are $8 (adults) or Zev, a 90-year-old man On the Map, a $4 (under 18), and include who discovers the Nazi documentary that recounts reserved seating. Festival guard who murdered his the story of how one Tel Packs, which include one family some 70 years ago is Aviv basketball team no one admission to each screening, living in America under an thought could win toppled are $80. assumed identity. the four-time defending For more information, Despite challenges, Zev European Champions and visit www.jccsanantonio.org/ Over 200 people attended the JCC Jewish Film Festival Prequel event sets out to find the man put Israel firmly on the map, filmfestival or call (210) 302- to kick off the 16th Annual Jewish Film Festival occurring Feb. 18-22 at and deliver long-delayed will screen Sunday, Feb. 19 6820. Santikos Palladium IMAX. North Shore Fish at The Vex Tickets are on sale packing plant watch their happens to people’s dignity for the Sheldon Vexler very livelihoods slip away when their work is no Theatre’s production, before their eyes. While longer useful or available?’’ North Shore Fish, written the play might sound Directed by The Vex’s by Israel Horovitz. The dramatic, it has also been production manager, show runs Feb. 2 through described as “raucously Dylan Brainard, the cast 26. funny”. In a preface to a includes Evie Armstrong, Crisis looms overhead 1989 edition of the script, Debbie Basham-Burns, as a group of blue-collar playwright Horovitz John Boyd, Sarah women working in a fish- asks the question “What Hamilton, Tami Kai, Vicky Liendo, Sciovahn Lydston, Gretchen Randall, and ® Have dinner or lunch with us Robert Zuniga. and receive Tickets, ranging in price from $22 to $16, 20% depending on ticket type, may be purchased by OFF calling The Vex Box Office any at (210) 302-6835. For entrée more information about PLEASE TELL OUR ADVERTISERS with this coupon the play and future Vex EXPIRES 7/31/16 THAT YOU SAW THEM LucianoRestaurants.com GU shows, visit www.vexler. CHURCHILL ESTATES MEDICAL CENTER STONE OAK org. IN THE JEWISH JOURNAL! 15614 HUEBNER RD. 2414 BABCOCK RD. 18866 STONE OAK (210) 493-5600 (210) 255-1863 (210) 545-1300 COUPON VALID ONLY AT THESE LOCATIONS

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio FEBRUARY 2017 29 U.S. & WORLD NEWS Birthright Rubio, Manchin introduce bill to counter BDS movement targeting Israel rolls out new Washington, D.C. – U.S. campaigns to commercially bipartisan legislation gives Senators Marco Rubio and financially target and state and local governments (R-FL) and Joe Manchin discriminate against the a legal way to combat experiences for (D-WV) are leading a Jewish state.” the shameful boycott, bipartisan group of 19 “This legislation is an divestment and sanctions senators in introducing important step forward in movement against Israel. young Jews the Combating BDS Act reassuring Israel that we Israel has been our strongest (S. 170), a bill to fight are protecting our shared ally in the Middle East and (JTA) — Birthright not been met by our back against the boycott, national security interests, we need to send them a trips — the 10-day Israel communal institutions,” divestment and sanctions while also protecting our strong signal that we will do tours offered free to Jeffrey Cohan, the (BDS) movement’s joint economic interests,” everything in our power to young Jews — are so executive director of economic warfare against said Manchin. “This fight the BDS movement.” much part of mainstream Jewish Veg, told the the Jewish state of Israel. culture that they have Forward. “This is a The bill, which updates last been copied by other phenomenal way of re- year’s legislation proposed religions, parodied engaging them.” by Manchin and former on television shows Here are a few other Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL), like “Broad City” and niche trips that put an increases protections for “Transparent,” and unusual spin on the state and local governments debated by academics and Birthright experience: in the United States that activists. Birthright For decide to divest from, But if your idea of journalists (Mayanot prohibit investment in, Birthright is outdoor Israel); for yoga junkies and restrict contracting hikes, camel rides, visits (Hillel: The Foundation with companies knowingly to the Western Wall and for Jewish Campus engaged in commerce- flirty bus trips up and Life); for fraternity related or investment- down the spine of Israel, brothers and sorority related BDS activity think again. sisters (Tlalim-Israel targeting Israel. The third-party vendors Outdoors); for Latin “This legislation supports that work with the America aficionados efforts by state governments Taglit-Birthright Israel (Tlalim-Israel Outdoors and local communities foundation offer an array and IsraelExperts); to use the power of the of unexpected options for medical students purse to counter the BDS — including trips for (Tlalim-Israel Outdoors); movement’s economic yogis, journalists, medical for Kabbalah dabblers warfare targeting Israel,” students and more. (Israel Free Spirit); and said Rubio. “This bipartisan The latest niche for food Instagrammers bill is all the more timely offering, announced (Shorashim: Israel with after the United Nations HELLO in January, is a trip for Israelis). Security Council’s passage my name is vegans run by Mayanot To learn more about of Resolution 2334, a Israel and Jewish Veg, a Birthright, visit www. deplorable one-sided nonprofit that promotes BirthrightIsrael.org. measure that harms Israel plant-based diets. and effectively encourages Participants will visit the BDS movement’s Israeli farms, eat at vegan The CampusAvailable! of the San Antonio Jewish Community restaurants and meet with has space available to rent, ranging from some of the country’s Chicago Bagel & Deli intimate conference rooms for 10 to the leading vegan diet perfect location for your wedding proponents. WE LOVE MAKING BAGELS reception of 300. “So many young FOR PEOPLE WHO KNOW BAGELS Contact Aaron Morris, 210-302-6801 Jews who are vegan or or [email protected], vegetarian have become to inquire about facility rentals. Wurzbach & Vance Jackson 691-2245 distanced from Judaism Monday-Friday 6am-3pm • Saturday 7am-3pm • Sunday 7am-2pm Or visit www.thecampustx.org because their needs have G Like us on Facebook! for more information.

30 FEBRUARY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL U.S. & WORLD NEWS Netanyahu congratulates ‘my friend President Trump’ (JTA) — Israeli Prime courageous and serious. national security reasons. Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Steinitz, Israel’s energy and U.S. security and diplomatic congratulated Donald Trump infrastructures minister, who officials say that moving the ahead of his inauguration, is considered to be a close embassy would stir anti- calling him his “friend.” ally of Netanyahu, said in an American violence in the “Congrats to my friend interview on Army Radio Middle East and elsewhere. President Trump,” Netanyahu that “we are all praying that, The leadership of the wrote Friday, Jan. 20 on alongside his sense of humor Palestinian Authority Twitter, several hours and colorful personality, has claimed Jerusalem, before the president-elect Trump will understand the and particularly eastern was scheduled to officially weight of responsibility lying Jerusalem, as the capital of a assume the title following his on his shoulders and will turn future Palestinian state. inauguration in Washington, Donald Trump and family at the end of the inauguration concert at the out to be a courageous and During the presidential D.C. “Look forward to Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. (Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images) serious president.” campaign, Trump said working closely with you to Steinitz added: “I very he supported moving the make the alliance between back some of its nuclear with a condemnation of much hope and believe embassy to Jerusalem, and Israel and the United States of capabilities. Obama has also Israel’s settlements activity, that he will move the has reiterated the promise in America stronger than ever.” criticized Israel’s activity in Netanyahu said in a speech U.S. Embassy in Israel to recent days. Netanyahu and President settlements and in the West that he had told Secretary of Jerusalem.” Steinitz said doing so would Barack Obama have had Bank and eastern Jerusalem State John Kerry that “friends Congress recognized encourage other countries to a tense relationship amid more openly than some don’t take friends to the Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in follow suit. Netanyahu’s vocal opposition previous presidents. Security Council.” 1995 and mandated the move “It’s absurd that the to a U.S.-led deal between On December 25, after Yuval Steinitz, a senior to Jerusalem, but successive embassies are in Tel Aviv six world powers and Iran the United states abstained Israeli Cabinet minister, said U.S. presidents have exercised and the United States should that offers Tehran sanctions during a U.N. Security that Israel was “praying” that a waiver in the law that allows be the first to move it to relief in exchange for scaling Council vote that ended Trump will be responsible, them to delay the move for Jerusalem,” Steinitz said.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio FEBRUARY 2017 31 U.S. & WORLD NEWS Israel receives first Arrow 3 rocket interceptors

JERUSALEM (JTA) Israel and increases the — The Israeli Air Force overall odds of interception. received the first advanced The American aviation interceptors of the Arrow firm Boeing and the U.S. 3 missile defense system, Department of Defense are which is being jointly working together on the developed by the United project, which is being run States and Israel. by Israel Aircraft Industries, Supporters of National Council of Jewish Women and other Jewish organizations come together on the National The rockets, worth a state-owned company. The Mall for the Women’s March on Washington, January 21, 2017. (Ron Sachs) about $2.2 million each, missiles are being developed were delivered January 18, with U.S. funding. according to reports in the The long-range interceptor Thousands of Jewish Israeli media. missiles passed their first The Arrow 3 missiles challenge in December were designed to enable 2015, after an unsuccessful protesters join Women’s March interception of ballistic test the prior year. By Ron Kampeas men – to protest Trump community to march missiles beyond the earth’s Israel also receives funding and support a progressive together as Jews,” she said. atmosphere. Interception at from the United States for WASHINGTON (JTA) — agenda. Rabbi Jill Jacobs, who that altitude enables missiles the Iron Dome anti-missile Thousands of Jews joined The National Council of directs T’ruah, a rabbinic Maincarrying Street nuclear Properties warheads / 2x1program units (2 and units) the David’s hundreds of thousands of Jewish Women, one of the human rights group, Jewishto be blocked Journal farther - August from 2014Sling anti-missile program. protesters in the Women’s march’s formal partners, said the march was an March on Washington drew at least a thousand opportunity for Jews to protesting newly installed marchers from across the express identification with President Donald Trump’s country to Washington, and other communities made policies and rhetoric. the Reform movement, while vulnerable by the rise in The march on January not formally affiliated with bigoted rhetoric during the BUYA HOUSE 21, focusing on anticipated the march, also drew more election. MAIN STREET PROPERTIES rollbacks in abortion rights than a thousand participants. Trump, meantime, MICHAEL LITOFSKY • MELODY YANCELSON • MARTIN LITOFSKY under the new president There were participants as attended the multifaith and broader issues like well from Bend the Arc, service at the National (210) 344-2200 discrimination against Jews United for Justice and Cathedral that traditionally minorities and preserving T’ruah, among other groups. takes place a day after the former President Barack NCJW organized Jewish inauguration. It included Obama’s health care reforms, contingents in marches two Jewish clergymen, Rabbi were included among its across the United States, Fred Raskind of Temple hundreds of official partners including in Boston, New Bet Yam in St. Augustine, a number of Jewish groups. York, Chicago and Los Florida, and Cantor Mikhail Organizers estimated Angeles. Manevich, of Washington that it drew at least twice NCJW CEO Nancy Hebrew Congregation, a the 250,000 they had Kaufman said the group neighbor of the cathedral, anticipated. Clogging the helped shape the march’s who sang the Ve’Ahavta city’s streets and subway overall tone and message. prayer. system for hours, it appeared “We were part of the Trump departed from to dwarf the crowds who messaging; we were at the tradition by asking that had attended Trump’s table,” she said. clergy deliver only prayers inauguration the day before. Kaufman said NCJW and not sermons. Similar marches took believed it was important for Rabbi Marvin Hier of the place across the country and Jews to be represented at the Simon Wiesenthal Center in around the world, including march by their organizations Los Angeles was among the San Antonio, drawing what and not simply as individual clergymen who delivered media said were millions of participants. “We had a benediction at Trump’s women – as well as many a vision of wanting the inauguration on the steps of

32 FEBRUARY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL U.S. & WORLD NEWS Mexican Jews launch 24- Fordham denies students hour hotline to tackle life- permission to form threatening situations pro-Palestinian group RIO DE JANEIRO (JTA) — violence, child abuse, eating Mexican Jews have launched a disorders, depression and more. NEW YORK (JTA) registered student clubs at Fordham. There is 24-hour emergency hotline for A free ambulance and first aid — Fordham University the sole focus of which a Jewish students’ club, callers seeking support in cases service, Hatzalah, also has been will not allow students is the political agenda but its description does of attempted suicide, domestic integrated into the hotline. to form a Students for of one nation against not mention Israel. violence and other emergencies. “There were lots of channels, and Justice in Palestine another nation,” the Palestine Legal, a The 1118 line launched in the one who is living a problem chapter because it statement read. “The pro-Palestinian legal January, the Enlace Judio news didn’t know which to look for. That’s does not allow groups narrowness of Students advocacy group, sent website reported. how the hotline was born,” Cherem that solely promote for Justice in Palestine’s a letter protesting the “1118 means ‘One for one, one for said. the interests of one political focus decision to Fordham’s life,’” Salomon Cherem, president of The hotline, which operates country. makes it more akin president, the Rev. the Maguen David community, told seven days a week, has answered According to a to a lobbying group Joseph McShane, Enlace Judio, referring to the idea dozens of calls. Many of those who statement on January17 than a student club. saying the denial that the number 18 means “life,” called began anonymously, but then from Fordham, a Jesuit Regardless of the club’s of an SJP chapter according to the Kaballah. decided to reveal their identities, school in New York status, students, faculty, could constitute a Under the auspices of the which shows the confidence of City, an SJP chapter and staff are of course violation of Title VI Maguen David and the Kehila users, according to Enlace Judio. would act more like free to voice their of the Civil Rights Ashkenazi community centers, Mexico is home to some 50,000 a political lobby than opinions on Palestine, Act, which prohibits 1118 integrates other existing Jews, making it Latin America’s a traditional campus or any other issue.” discrimination based initiatives in the Jewish community third largest Jewish population after club. There is also no pro- on race, color or to fight drug addiction, domestic Argentina and Brazil. “Fordham has no Israel student group national origin.

A CONVERSATION ABOUT: ISRAEL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2017 AT 7PM In the Holzman Auditorium at the Jewish Campus DR. MICHAEL MAKOVSKY President and CEO of JINSA

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ISRAEL sponsors or participates in events that serve a that were rejected yet still recorded. The famous, continued from page 1 communal purpose without endorsing the agendas historical dispute between the schools of Hillel and community the opportunity to hear for themselves of participating organizations, including the Night Shammai offer an illustrative example. The Talmud an explanation of these positions, as well as the to Honor Israel and the Martin Luther King, Jr. explains God’s favoritism toward the School opportunity to directly question Ben-Ami. March. of Hillel because its handling of controversy is Why should anyone care? J Street has growing Doesn’t including J Street on this panel lend it “kindly and modest,” its members willing to study support on college campuses and among legitimacy? No. J Street is well established, with Shammai’s opinions as well as their own, and being millennials. Whether you support the organization 50 chapters across the country and active on 60 so humble as to state the rulings of Shammai before or not, it is important to understand what the campuses. Again, whether you support J Street their own. organization is about. This is an opportunity for or not, this is an opportunity for members of the In that tradition, I invite the community to members of the community to hear first-hand from community to hear first-hand what J Street stands come join the discussion on Feb. 9, hear for its president and ask questions. for and ask questions of its president. yourselves and ask questions. Such dialogues, often Isn’t Federation endorsing J Street’s agenda by Jewish tradition offers us some guidance on the passionate, are commonplace in the social, political sponsoring this event? No. Ben-Ami is one of subject of dialogue, even with – especially with – and media milieu of Israel. Surely the pro-Israel three people representing a variety of views who those with whom we disagree. The Talmud is a community of San Antonio can benefit and learn will be discussing Israel. Federation routinely study in competing viewpoints, filled with opinions from a similar conversation.

RABBI VISIT continued from page 1 refugee to become one of the leaders of the Jewish people. Rabbi Lau’s motivation for writing his memoir was twofold. Firstly, he sees it as part of the mitzvah of remembering what Amalek did to us. “There are two aspects to this mitzvah,” he explained. “’Don’t forget,’ and ‘remember.’ ‘Don’t forget’ is in the heart; ‘remember’ is an action. Lighting yahrzeit candles, saying kaddish and learning mishna for the departed is an act of remembrance. This book is also an act of remembrance in order that it shouldn’t be forgotten from the heart. This is a ner At 8pm for Opening Night to see: “Jewish Blind Date” & “Remember” neshama, a yahrzeit candle that I lit for Tickets can be purchased online for $8 at jccsanantonio.org/filmfestivaltickets them.” His second motivation is to teach people what he believes is the true lesson of the RSVP by taking the online survey Holocaust. “Many people abandoned Judaism because of the Holocaust. I did just the First drink sponsored by Masa Israel, costume opposite,” he said. “We have no alternative contest, & more. but to attach ourselves to Torah and Stay tuned for more info on Facebook mitzvot. Why? Because we want to defeat the Nazis. The Nazis didn’t only attack the Jews physically, but also spiritually. What’s the proof? The very first thing they did before the war even started was Kristallnacht. They destroyed over 1000 shuls in a single night. Ten months before the war began, they were already fighting ENGAGEMENT COCHAIRS: For more information, or to get involved, contact against synagogues and sifrei kodesh, our RILEY GREENBERG & holy books. This shows what their real Samantha Mazuz at KELLY KLEIN JENNIFER GOLDERBG [email protected] or intention was. They attacked our soul (210) 3029070. CHAIR,YAD BOARD before our body. If we abandon the Torah, we are helping them win the battle. We must be victorious by clinging to the Torah. Our eternity, our continuity depends on it.” For more information on Rabbi Lau’s visit, contact the Rodfei Sholom office at (210) 493- 3558.

34 FEBRUARY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL MAZAL TOV Bar Mitzvah: Seth Hayden Saltzman

Seth Hayden Saltzman will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Temple Beth-El. Seth is the son of Leah and Sam Saltzman, and the big brother of Scott and Kylie. He is the grandson of Ira and Judy Diskin of San Antonio, Texas and the late Harold and Susan Saltzman of Beaumont, Texas. Seth is a 7th grade student at Rawlinson Middle School. In his free time, Seth enjoys shooting hoops with his friends and playing video games. He also enjoys spending time with his brother and sister and cousins. Seth has chosen the Texas Chihuahua Rescue Network as his Mitzvah project. Seth lost his chihuahua last May and wanted to help other dogs find homes. Since volunteering, he has also adopted a new dog, Betty. Seth spends his Saturdays volunteering with the rescue helping them with their adoptions. He is also asking that others adopt, donate money or supplies for the rescue. The volunteer fosters are always needing help. For more information, www.texaschihuahuarescue.com Mayer-Benjamin wedding

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