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The Jewish Journalof san antonio TISHREI – CHESHVAN, 5775 Published by The Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2014 Mazal Tov, Elaine Cohen COMBATTING ANTI-SEMITISM The Jewish Federation of San This award is named for Antonio congratulates Elaine Cohen the founders of the Lion for receiving the Kipnis-Wilson of Judah and recognizes HOLD THAT DATE Friedland Award at the International philanthropic women from Save the date for the annual Catholic-Jewish Hanukkah Lion of Judah Conference in New York around the country who luncheon. City. “We are thrilled to see Elaine have exhibited leadership and made honored in this way for her enormous a significant impact in the Federation PAGE 8 dedication to the San Antonio Jewish and the Jewish community, displayed Condemning the rising tide of anti-Sem- community,” says CEO Ronit Sherwin initiative in philanthropy, encouraged itism across the world, the U.S. House and Women’s Philanthropy Director other women to take leadership roles of Representatives has unanimously Stacey Kline Schwartz. Elaine joins in philanthropy and Jewish community passed a resolution sending, what prior San Antonio KWP Award winners, involvement, welcomed new voices to lawmakers said, "a resounding message including Lynn Stahl (2012), Louise the table, perpetuated and enhanced the to the world about America's resolve Beldon (2010), Elsa Barshop (2006), to confront this ugly and dangerous and Sondra Sugarman (2004). See MAZAL TOV, page 17 hatred." DETAILS ON PAGE 34. CELEBRATE! Enjoy the holidays of Sukkot and Simchat Torah this year! A new year, a different approach A sampling of events. Now that we are into the coolness and the rain, and ensuring shared support of PAGE 22 Letter from the first month of the New our CEO see the sun, moon and stars the many facets that create a Year of 5775, let’s each ask from which we usually hide thriving Jewish community. ourselves what will I do RONIT indoors. Sukkot humbles us The Jewish Federation of San SHERWIN differently this year? to the larger universe and the Antonio is our community The Jewish calendar gives gratitude that we ought to institution that makes a us an opportunity to start better way to begin a new appreciate every day. difference in all our lives, and right again with the holiday of year than with a commitment What will I do differently I look forward to celebrating Sukkot. Following the solemn to joy and thanksgiving? this year? I will commit to an our diversity and strength with atonement of Yom Kippur, Sukkot helps us to take a step attitude of gratitude. I have you in the New Year. our slates are clean and we outside of our strong, stable plenty. I have health, family, Through the work of the AROUND TOWN can act on our commitment to homes, so that we might feel home, happiness and the Jewish Federation, we support From Challah Days to better ourselves and our world. the elements more closely comfort of a community that the work of the entire Jewish Holidays, find out what’s and naturally in our sukkah. been happening. Sukkot, referred to as “the supports each others’ needs. community. Whether it is time of our rejoicing,” is a When sitting in a sukkah in I have a job that allows me PAGE 16 time of great happiness. What the autumn, we feel the wind, to live my passion every day, See LETTER, page 15

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITIES OF THE DIASPORA Rosh Hashanah 5775 Brothers and sisters, leaders to defend our homes and Jewish values on which it communities stood shoulder partnership. of the Jewish communities land, alongside the concern of was founded. Even at a time to shoulder with Israel, Dear Friends, the coming of the Diaspora and their harming innocent people; the when Israel is required to supporting its duty to defend year is marked by Jewish friends, commitment to enable a free mobilize its military front, its citizens and identifying tradition as a shmita year, According to Jewish democratic dialogue, versus it cannot ignore its home with its efforts to restore a sabbatical year for land tradition, Rosh Hashanah the need to set clear limits front and the surge of violent peace to Israel’s southern and man. The observance represents a time of personal, to restrain manifestations political manifestations of communities. of shmita serves to slow community and national soul- of inflammatory behavior incitement and hate in its On the threshold of the down the economic race searching. In the shadow and incitement. Israel had streets. New Year, I want to thank and utilitarianism, and see of the events of the past to respond to the threats of Israel’s leadership and you, leaders and members in others, a human being. I months, this year, here in terror organizations from the Israel’s society are judged of the Jewish communities, pray that this year the gates Israel, these days of reflection outside, while maintaining its not only by their military for your support of Israel’s of our hearts will open to let are reaffirmed and take on a image and values as a Jewish resiliency, but also by their soldiers and its home front, in compassion, generosity special meaning. and democratic state that is civil resiliency, not only in and especially its southern and mutual responsibility. With the kidnapping and committed to international normal times, but also in communities. It is with May the coming year bring murder of the four teenagers law and is dedicated to times of crisis. much anticipation that I the sound of joy, a symphony Naftali, Gilad, Eyal and providing all its citizens with In the course of Operation hope we shall continue to of miscellaneous Jewish Muhammad; and the ongoing equality and dignity, Arabs Protective Edge, I felt that stand together in the face of voices that will unite us all campaign in southern Israel in and Jews alike. Israel was not alone in the the challenges awaiting the as a family, community and the background, the citizens The resilience of Israel arena. Leaders of the free Jewish people in Israel and people. of Israel and their leaders is not based on its military world and many of the the Diaspora in the future, were faced with difficult strength, but emanates from members of the various generated by a sense of Shana Tova Ve’Metuka, dilemmas: the responsibility the liberal, democratic and Jewish movements and mutual responsibility and Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin

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OCTOBER 1 OCTOBER 8 Alamo Brandeis B’nai B’rtih OCTOBER 15 OCTOBER 20 JNetSA 1st Wednesday Chabad Center Community Meeting, 10:30 a.m., at The Barshop JCC Closes Early at Golden Manor Jewish Senior Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Il Sogno Sukkot Dinner, 8 p.m., Chabad Campus 6 p.m. Services Board Meeting, Center for Jewish Life & 7 p.m., Room 277 at The Temple Beth-El Sisterhood Chabad Center Sukkot Learning OCTOBER 16 Campus Sip & Schmooze, 5 p.m. Carnival, 12:30 p.m., Chabad All Campus Offices Closed Center for Jewish Life & Barshop JCC Board Meeting, OCTOBER 9 OCTOBER 21 Learning OCTOBER 17 7:30 p.m., at The Campus All Campus Offices Closed Jewish Federation Board Jewish Federation Offices Temple Beth-El Machar Congregation Rodfei Sholom Meeting, 7 p.m., Room 277 at OCTOBER 2 Closed Torah on Tap, 8 p.m. Pizza in the Hut, 5:30 p.m., The Campus Barshop JCC Silver Cinema, Congregation Rodfei Sholom OCTOBER 18 San Antonio Symphony 1 p.m., at The Campus OCTOBER 10 Barshop JCC Wheelchair Concert, 7 p.m., at The Jewish Federation Offices OCTOBER 13 OCTOBER 3 Tennis Tournament, at The Campus Closed Barshop JCC Hands-On Jewish Federation Offices Campus Sukkot and PJ Library Story OCTOBER 22 Closing 1 p.m. Congregation Rodfei Sholom The Tribe Appeltini Event, 7 Time, 3 p.m., at The Campus Temple Beth-El Sisterhood Sukkot Shabbat Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Home of Lizette & Brian OCTOBER 4 Chabad Center Sushi in the Book Club, 10 a.m., Temple p.m., Congregation Rodfei Feld Barshop JCC Closed Sholom Sukkah, 7:30 p.m., Chabad Beth-El Center for Jewish Life & OCTOBER 19 OCTOBER 5 Temple Beth-El Machar After Barshop JCC Early Learning Barshop JCC Wheelchair Congregation Rodfei Hours, 8 p.m. Childhood Family Dinner, 6 Tennis Tournament, at The Sholom Starr Family OCTOBER 14 p.m., at The Campus OCTOBER 11 Campus Campus Dedication, 12 p.m., Congregation Rodfei Sholom Barshop JCC Pickleball OCTOBER 23 Congregation Rodfei Sholom L’Chayim Club Brunch in Leah Goot Hadassah Tournament, at The Campus Barshop JCC Comedy Night, the Sukkah, 9:30 a.m., Speaker Event, 3 p.m., Adante OCTOBER 7 7 p.m., LOL Comedy Club OCTOBER 12 Congregation Rodfei Sholom Senior Living Congregation Agudas Achim OCTOBER 24 Barshop JCC Pickleball NCJW Trashy Book Club, AIPAC San Antonio Annual Sisterhood General Meeting Temple Beth-El Machar After Tournament, at The Campus 6:30 p.m., Home of Sandra Event, 7 p.m., La Cantera & Program, Congregation Hours, 8 p.m. Agudas Achim Grimm Hotel

4 October 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Oct. 2014 IN TRIBUTE OCTOBER 25 OCTOBER 29 2:30 p.m., Sheldon Vexler The Sheldon Vexler Theater Barshop JCC Board Theater Celebrate, Honor, Dedicate. Presents The Trojan Women, Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Room Congregation Rodfei 8 p.m., Sheldon Vexler 277 at The Campus Sholom Mother/Daughter trip Theater Dear friends, OCTOBER 30 to see Wizard of Oz, 3 p.m., The Jewish Journal of San Antonio, Federation’s free San Pedro Playhouse OCTOBER 26 Barshop JCC Beer Tasting, monthly Jewish newspaper, is now offering readers the Jewish War Veterans Post 7 p.m., at The Campus NOVEMBER 4 opportunity to honor or memorialize friends and loved 753 Meeting, 9:30 a.m., at The Sheldon Vexler Theater Congregation Agudas Achim ones with tribute donations to JFSA. Tribute donations The Campus Presents The Trojan Women, Sisterhood trip to Kickapoo may be made in honor of a bar/bat mitzvah, the birth of Congregation Agudas 7:30 p.m., Sheldon Vexler Casino a baby, a graduation or a wedding; in memory of loved Achim Texas Kosher BBQ Theater NOVEMBER 5 ones; or a thoughtful way to say “thank you.” Championship, 10 a.m., JNetSA 1st Wednesday Congregation Agudas Achim NOVEMBER 1 Donations of $36 or more will be acknowledged with The Sheldon Vexler Theater Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Il Sogno a two line tribute in the Jewish Journal unless the do- The Sheldon Vexler Theater Presents The Trojan Women, Temple Beth-El Sisterhood nor requests otherwise.To request a tribute ad, contact Presents The Trojan Women, 8 p.m., Sheldon Vexler Sip & Schmooze, 5 p.m. Sandy Leigh at [email protected]. The deadline 2:30 p.m., Sheldon Vexler Theater for the November issue is October 12. Theater NOVEMBER 6 NOVEMBER 2 The Sheldon Vexler Theater OCTOBER 28 th Temple Beth-El 140 Presents The Trojan Women, Thank you! NCJW Day at the San Anniversary Celebration, 9 7:30 p.m., Sheldon Vexler Antonio Food Bank a.m., Temple Beth-El Theater It is with great sorrow that we share the Congregation Agudas Achim Jewish Federation Super NOVEMBER 7 Sisterhood Board Meeting, Sunday, 10 a.m., at The news of Holocaust survivor Sam Cohen’s Temple Beth-El Machar 9:45 a.m., Congregation Campus passing. He was greatly loved and will Agudas Achim After Hours, 8 p.m. The Sheldon Vexler Theater be greatly missed. May his memory be a Presents The Trojan Women, blessing. - The Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio Staff

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CANDLE Local man receives critical assistance from JFS LIGHTING For six years, Michael,* a month wait periods and were nearly depleted. The Program. Today, Michael is 63 year old member of the physicians who refused to possibility of living on the back at work, and back on Oct. 3 San Antonio community with take new patients. His mental street with his mental illness his medication. And his cat? Erev Yom Kippur a debilitating mental illness, state began to decline. terrified to him. In a dark Thanks to Jewish Family 6:58 p.m. made regular appointments Twice, he was able to moment, he considered taking Services, she’s doing just fine. Candle lighting with his psychiatrist. With obtain his medication from his own life. consistent support, Michael the emergency room, but the Instead, he called Jewish Oct. 4 Yom Kippur flourished, finding full-time small supply lasted only five Family Services. They 8:27 p.m. Havdalah work and even adopting a days. Struggling at work, were able to locate a place *Name is changed to protect privacy. cat. Then, a change to his Michael was forced to take a for Michael in an inpatient Because of your generous Oct. 8 Erev Sukkot insurance sent his world leave of absence, and his bills psychiatric program. They support of the Jewish 6:52 p.m. crashing down. Forced to find began to grow. paid Michael’s rent, helped Federation’s Annual Candle lighting a new psychiatrist, Michael He downsized his him apply for food stamps, Campaign, Jewish Family Oct. 9 Sukkot made phone call after phone apartment, renting a single and even enrolled his cat in Services has served more than call, encountering many- room, but his small savings the Daisy Cares Pet Food 500 clients this year alone. Oct. 10 Sukkot 6:50 p.m. Candle lighting The most extensive exhibition of French impressionist and

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10 October 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY New members luncheon Texas Kosher BBQ Championship to feature Heloise right around the corner The Agudas Achim decades. nd Sisterhood new member The luncheon is on Tickets are now on sale for the 2 Annual by HEB. The event includes all sorts of luncheon will feature Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. BBQ Championship in the Southwest, hosted activities for children and shopping for special guest, Heloise, in the Gurinsky Family by Congregation Agudas Achim. The cook- adults. whose syndicated Social Hall at Congregation off celebration will be held on the synagogue Thirty grill teams will be competing for newspaper column, Agudas Achim, 16550 grounds at 16550 Huebner Road, 78248 on “Best Of” titles in the brisket, chicken, and many books, television Huebner Road. Couvert Sunday, Oct. 26. Gates open at 10:00am. ribs and beans categories. The winners will appearances and Good is $16 and free to new There will be free secure parking offsite with be chosen by a panel of celebrity judges and Housekeeping contributions members. RSVP to Babs continuously running shuttles. This year, the will be announced at 4 p.m. have educated and Schnitzer at (210) 764- San Antonio Food Bank will receive 5% of For more information on team registration entertained families for 1714. net proceeds. or to purchase tickets in advance, visit www. The fare will include almost a ton of TheTexasKosherBBQChampionship.com or kosher brisket, beef ribs and chicken, donated call (210) 479-0307. Hadassah presents, How to navigate the medical system and avoid being scammed October will feature The Leah Goot Group will on health care issues like meetings of both local meet at 3 p.m. on Sunday, organ donation, breast cancer Hadassah groups, with Oct. 19, in the activity room prevention, and women’s speakers offering practical of Adante Senior Living, heart health. Its current focus advice. 2702 Cembalo Blvd. Dr. is raising the funds needed On Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Adam Ratner will discuss for the completion of the Sara 11:30 a.m., the Rose Treiman Taking Control of Your Wetsman Davidson Hospital group is planning to hear from Healthcare. The presentation Tower, a state-of-the-art a representative of the San will help women understand facility on its Ein Karem Antonio Police Department and navigate the often campus. about scams aimed at seniors. complex health care system. As Jewish people Attendees will learn how to Reservations may be made by worldwide say Yizkor prayers protect themselves from con calling Marge Present, (210) on Yom Kippur and Shemini artists. The presentation will 492-5153. Atzeret, Hadassh reminds follow lunch at Luce Ristorante Hadassah, the Women’s us that we can arrange for a & Enoteca, 11255 Huebner Rd. Zionist Organization, supports perpetual annual reminder #200. Reservations are required programs that provide health and observance of a yahrzeit and may be made by sending care through Hadassah’s (death anniversary) through $15 couvert to Micki Harris, hospitals in Jerusalem. In Hadassah. For details, call 463 Shadywood, San Antonio this country, it provides Kathy O’Neill at (210) 823- 78216. information and advocacy 8603.John Troy / 1x1 units (1 unit) Jewish Journal - Jan 2010 - v.1 John S. Troy LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

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Today, we are imparting Judaism to a new generation and using the freshest ancient. means to engage them. A child may be inspired to explore Jewish history at school on an iPad. A teen may be excited to Skype with her counterpart in Akko. A college student may be Our eager to post Birthright trip photos on his Facebook page. In San Antonio, in Israel, and around the globe, Federation is there. For all packaging generations. Helping to care for our entire Jewish community. Seeking innovative approaches to building Jewish life. Supporting, nurturing, and rescuing our people wherever is 21st they are in need. Your gift to the 2014 Annual Campaign enables us to accomplish all this and more. century. You are an integral part of all we do. Visit us at www.jfsatx. org or call 210.302.6960.

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12 October 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY Agudas Achim adult education classes are back Registration is now open for Congregation Agudas Achim’s 2014/2015 adult education classes, which include: IT’S A MITZVAH III of the Jewish people, Pirkei SEX, WAR, AND class. Cost per semester: ISRAEL AND THE Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Avot focuses on ethical BETRAYAL ~ BASED ON Free for Members/$36 for JEWISH PEOPLE - with Hazzan Lipton. principles and worldviews THE NEVIIM RISHONIM Non-members. SCHMOOZE IN THE NEWS Exploring mitzvot and their expressed by the rabbis (FORMER PROPHETS) Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. relationship to Conservative in the Mishnah (the first Wednesdays at 7 p.m. INTRO TO JUDAISM with Rabbi Abraham. Come Jews in the 21st century. compilation of the oral law). with Rabbi Abraham. Ever Wednesdays at 8 p.m. with to discuss, evaluate, and Cost per semester: Free Cost per semester: Free wonder what really happens Rabbi Abraham. Come learn learn more about the global for Members/$36 for Non- for Members/$36 for Non- in our Hebrew Bible after or relearn about the basic landscape regarding both members. members. the Torah ends and Moses tenants of being Jewish and Israel and the Jewish people passes away? Come learn our Jewish people. This class in the media. Cost: Free PIRKEI AVOT with Rabbi Abraham about is taught in partnership with for Members/$36 for Non- Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. the tales which occur after the Louis & Judith Miller members per semester. with Hazzan Lipton. Laying the Torah. Please bring a Introduction to Judaism out the founding ideology Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) to Program at American TORAH STUDY Jewish University. Cost per Shabbat afternoons after semester: $70 Members & Kiddush lunch with Rabbi /$140 non-members and Abraham. Cost: Free for conversion students. Members & Non-members.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio October 2014 13 PLEASE JOIN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH FOR THE 2014 GLOBAL DAY OF JEWISH LEARNING

San Antonio will join over 400 communities worldwide, joining together to celebrate community based learning. This year’s theme is Heroes, Villains, Saints and Fools: The People in the Book ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE!!! Featuring our guest presenter, internationally renowned speaker and New York Times bestselling author, Paul Benjamin AND some of San Antonio’s own outstanding Rabbis and Educators!!!

SESSION 1: SESSION 2:

(at various local synagogues – (at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community) membership is not required) 2pm – 3pm 9am - 9:30am Bagels & Schmoozing Keynote session from our guest presenter Paul Benjamin, 9:30am - 11am “The History of Jews in Comics” Adult Education Sessions Childcare will be provided for ages 4 and older, RSVPs required taking place at: to Amy Reagin at (302-6960 or at [email protected]) Temple Beth-El: 3:15pm – 4:15pm “Raising a Mini Mensch,” Option A: Super Family-Friendly Workshop program hosted by presented by Aliza Cantu; PJ Library and The Kehila Project - leisurely engage with art stations “Jewish themes in comics,” designed to inspire your family to think about its own heroic acts; presented by Paul Benjamin meet a “real” superhero; lastly, listen to a story that will inspire us all to find our inner heros. Come in costume, if you’d like! Capes optional. Congregation Agudas Achim: “You Have It In You: How to Become Option B: Adult Education Sessions: Your Own Jewish Superhero,” “Jewish Women as Agents of Change,” presented by Ronit Sherwin presented by Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham “King David - Poet, Scholar, Warrior,” presented by Rabbi Chaim Block Congregation Rodfei Sholom: “Tales of the TANACH—Tabloid or Truth? The Dirt and the Divine, “Sarah: Hero of Consistency and all on the Same Page!,” presented by Rabbi Mara Nathan Self Sacrifice,” presented by Rabbi Avraham Scheinberg 4:15pm Closing Ceremony and Nosh Chabad of San Antonio: FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, “What’s a Nice Jewish Boy Doing PLEASE CONTACT AMY LEVINE-REAGIN AT with a Job Like That?” presented by Rabbi David Komerofsky (210) 302-6960 OR [email protected]

14 October 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY How Happiness Thinks - JEWISH WAR VETERANS CORNER A new accredited course Save the date for these upcoming events: SUNDAY, OCT. 19, 9:30 a.m. Post Meeting offered by Chabad JCC Room 277 Speaker Ginny Funk from the Alzheimer’s Association The Chabad Center for Each week, participants can observation—and take to and Jewish Family Services will present an over view on Jewish Life & Learning is choose to attend either of the levels you might have thought Alzheimer. A business meeting will follow the presentation. offering a new six-week two classes. unimaginable. There is no charge for the event, however, reservations course from the Rohr Jewish How Happiness Thinks Participants can earn up to 15 are required, call Irwin Barath (210) 341-4502 for further Learning Institute titled How is a course of six 90-minute CE credits from The American information and reservations. Guests are welcome. Happiness Thinks . The course sessions of group discussions, Psychological Association is being offered at two San readings, and inspired (APA), The American Council TUESDAY, NOV. 13, Antonio locations: learning. More importantly, for Continuing Medical 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Fort Sam Houston Six Tuesday afternoons, it’s a course of action: a Education (ACCME), and up to Post members and guests will serve supper at the Wounded beginning Nov. 4, 12 p.m.- Jewish roadmap to finding 9 CE credits from The National Warriors facility. For further information and volunteer to 1:15 p.m. at Golden Steves lasting, deep, and resourceful Board for Certified Counselors help serve, call Ken Ashworth (210) 647-0330 Cohen & Gordon LLC, 300 happiness. You’ll learn (NBCC). Convent St., Suite 2600, with that happiness isn’t just The course fee is $99 which SUNDAY, NOV. 23 9:30 a.m. Post meeting Rabbi Chaim Block. an emotion that visits by includes a student textbook. JCC Room 277 - Membership Drive Six Wednesday evenings, chance. Happiness is a state Interested students may call Are you on active duty, retired or discharged veteran? Are beginning Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.- of mind that you can cultivate Chabad at (210) 764-0300 or you a member of Post 753? If not, call Post Commander, 9:30 p.m. at the Chabad and nourish with practical visit www.myJLI.com for more Norton Shectman (210) 493-6660 for information on how Center, 14535 Blanco Rd., steps—based on both Jewish information and registration. you can become a member of this active post. with Rabbi Levi Teldon. learning and recent scientific

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SUNDAY FUNDAY - TOYS FOR YELADIM TIKKUN OLAM FOR THE NEW YEAR Judy Scheinberg, Tamara Weiss, Talia Contie, Perspective: and Margaret STEVEN G. Gofman-Klein KELLMAN get in the crafting spirit at the Toys for Yeladim event.

On September 7, children from Congregation Rodfei Sholom donated toys to be sent to children in Israel. Due to the current situation in Israel, the bomb shelters need to be resupplied and (Left to right) Madeline Yanover, Gavin Rodfei Sholom took the initiative Valdez, and Avi Shiver worked with to help. The children and their their JAS class at the JCC to create Rosh (L-R) Shea Kluger with mom Megan Kluger, Roxy families also made Rosh Hashanah Hashanah gift bags. Jewish Family Service Carretero, and Sharon Contie with her daughter Maya joined in the Toys for Yeladim project on September 7. cards to be sent with the toys. will deliver the bags to local seniors.

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16 October 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL FROM WHAT’S HAPPENING WHAT’S HAPPENING THE COVER HAPPY CHALLAH-DAY! HEINZ LABOR DAY MAZAL TOV continued from page 1 values of our community, and embodied the spirit and vision of the Lion of Judah through a commitment to tzedakah and tikkun olam. Elaine became the 2nd Lion of Judah in San Antonio, following Esther Vexler. Elaine has been active with the Jewish Federation for decades, having served in numerous leadership positions, including Women’s Division Chair, Lion of Judah Chair, General Campaign Chair, Secretary, Vice-President, and President. Elaine has Dr. Jordana Pazin and her son Miles helped out. During Congregation Agudas Achim’s Labor remained involved in the Rodfei Sholom Project Challah L’Chayal, which Day Play Day at Hardberger Park, families Lion Division for many years and has encouraged others to benefits the IDF Lone Soldier Program, continues enjoyed a morning of friendship, play time, become involved in Women’s full force with more challahs being baked and and a story by Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham and Main Street Properties / 2x1 units (2 units) Philanthropy, Federation and sold. “Moses.” the community. Jewish Journal - August 2014 In addition to her leadership with the Federation, Elaine has been active as a lay leader throughout the San Antonio Jewish community. BUYA HOUSE She served as head of the MAIN STREET PROPERTIES Building Committee and Fundraising, Vice-President of MICHAEL LITOFSKY MELODY YANCELSON MARTIN LITOFSKY Membership, Vice-President of Education, and two terms (210) 344-2200 as President of Congregation Agudas Achim. She also previously served on the Jewish Family Service Board, on its Executive Committee and as Chair of its Mother’s Day Luncheon. More recently, she spearheaded the effort to build the Chabad Center for Jewish Life and Learning in San Antonio. Elaine has always been a true leader, unafraid to address issues, stepping in where she sees a need, working to bring people together, and putting forth the effort to strengthen our community. She puts her money where her mouth is and actions behind her words. She is a leader who “walks the walk, and talks the talk.”

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FEDERATION LEADERSHIP EVENT (CONT’D FROM PAGE 7)

The Jewish Federation of San Antonio hosted a leadership event on September 3 in support of the Federation’s 2014 Annual Campaign. The guest speaker for the event was Professor David Pollock, an expert on the Middle East. For information on how you can support the 2014 campaign, please call us at (210) 302-6960.

(L to R) David Pollock, Ph.D., Alice Viroslav, M.D., and Richard Planto, Federation Board Chair

(L to R) – Richard Benedikt, M.D., Susan Noorily, M.D., Sergio Viroslav, M.D., and Allen Noorily, M.D.

(L to R) Jonathan Gurwitz, 2014 Campaign Chair, Rachel Gurwitz, Jacque McClellan, and Raymond McClellan

(L to R) – Richard Planto, Susan Kariv, Federation Chief Development Officer, Howie Nestel, Super Sunday Co-Chair, Rony Kariv

Richard Goldsmith and Richard Alterman

18 October 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL WHAT’S HAPPENING WHAT’S HAPPENING

(L to R) Michael Ozer, M.D. and Israel Fogiel (L to R): Lynn and Rabbi Samuel Stahl, 2014 Honorary Campaign Co-Chairs

(L to R) Jonathan Gurwitz, David Pollock, Ronit Sherwin, Federation CEO and Richard Planto (L to R) – Joseph Dubrof, Stanley Blend, Ronit Sherwin, and Rabbi David Komerofsky

(L to R) – Bette Vexler, Jack Vexler, Charlotte Sue Alterman, and Richard Alterman (L to R) – Tibor Ritter, M.D., Israel Fogiel, Marty Wender, Daniella Ritter, and David Pollock

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio October 2014 19 IN THE COMMUNITY JCC offers array of GMJSS programs programming in October continue to grow The Barshop Jewish Community Center ground with everyone makes him a will offer a wide selection of programs truly great comedian. He does tend to Golden Manor Jewish stated subcommittee grant for all ages and all interests throughout be a little edgier than some of the past Senior Services just closed chairperson Suzanne Huber. the month of October. acts, so please note his material is for their fourth year of the GMJSS There were 12 programs On Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m., the adults only. Tickets are $15 per person grant program and the Fiscal or partnerships that were San Antonio Symphony will present and the show is open to the community. 2013-2014 outcome reports sponsored GMJSS in an all-Baroque program with works Visit www.jccsanantonio.org/comedy for show a significant increase concert with Congregation by Bach, Telemann, Geminiani, and tickets. in programming hours for Agudas Achim, Chabad Förster. San Antonio Symphony For busy parents, the 10 Ways to Be Jewish seniors in San Antonio- Center, Heintz Pre-School, principal horn player Jeff Garza will a More Effective Parent class will take surpassing the 10,000 hour Jewish Community Center, perform as a soloist with the orchestra place on both Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. and 19 at mark. Jewish Family Service, The under the direction of Akiko Fujimoto. 10 a.m. to accommodate busy schedules. The number of Jewish Patient Institute, mmLearn, This is a free, all ages concert; in order The class’s intent is to help make your Seniors served by these Congregation Rodfei Sholom, to accommodate all who want to attend, parenting practices more effective and programs also increased – up and Temple Beth El. In a reservation is requested. Visit www. enjoyable. This one-hour discussion is 12% from 687 last year to 778 addition to these partnerships, jccsanantonio.org/artandmusic to RSVP. $5 per person and free to JCC members. this year. GMJSS sponsors transportation For those looking to laugh, Dov Wrap up the month with a cold one “One of the most incredible services for seniors needing Davidoff will take the stage as the – beer, that is. The JCC’s Beer Night is indirect outcomes of the grant rides to religious services, headliner for the JCC’s Comedy Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7p.m. in Campus program is the networking cultural events, or other special Night on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. Café. Bring your friends, take a seat, and camaraderie we are seeing programs. Combining hyper A.D.D., an envious and relax to taste dark beers. Brian among the congregations. Plus, this year, NESA and level of self-deprecation, a philosopher’s Tarver, Certified Cicerone from H-E-B Congregational representatives San Pedro Playhouse will soul, and curiosity beyond measure, Alon Market, will take you through a meet and network about offer additional transportation Davidoff puts on one high intensity selection of six beers as you learn about their senior programming services and a theater show. Davidoff dissects the irony and history, breweries, brands, and taste. on a regular basis. We are workshop for Jewish Seniors. problems of the world in a way that Space is limited and reservations are a also seeing seniors that For more information call makes funny what otherwise isn’t and must. Seats are $5 per person and the attend functions at Chabad, (210) 302-6946 or visit www. his impeccable ability to find common class is open to the community. Rodfei, Temple and Agudas,” goldenmanor.net. JCC and JFS host Community Health Education Series Jewish Family Services and reaction to the different behaviors in October and are free and open to and the 2014 series will conclude the Barshop Jewish Community exhibited by someone with the community. Because space is on Dec. 3 with Communication and Center will present a new series Alzheimer’s. limited, reservations are required Behaviors. of collaborative events aimed at Together, Jewish Family Services and can be made by calling 210-302- The events will take place in the providing educational opportunities and the Barshop JCC plan to assist 6820. Holzman Auditorium at the Campus for adults and seniors. In partnership adults as they age, providing them The first event, Know the 10 located at 12500 NW Military with the Alzheimer’s Association, with the tools and information Signs: Early Detection Matters, will Highway at Wurzbach Parkway. these events will serve as an necessary to maintain a positive take place on Wednesday, Oct. 1, For more information, call Maya introduction to Alzheimer’s disease lifestyle. and is sponsored by Franklin Park Siler, Coordinator of Adult and – how to recognize it, defining The events will take place on the Senior Living. On Nov. 5 the topic Senior Services, at (210) 302-6860 characteristics, and beneficial first Wednesday of each month from will be The Basics: Memory Loss, or Jewish Family Services at (210) methods of communication in 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, 302-6920.

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20 October 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL One Day  One Call  One Community Super Sunday November 2, 2014  10 am - 4 pm at the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio October 2014 21 SUKKOT Celebrate Sukkot Sukkot and Simchat Torah Rodfei Sholom style dinners at Agudas Achim Kabbalat Shabbat For these events, RSVP Fulfill the mitzvah of eating in the Sukkah. dancing with Sifrei Torah and dessert Congregation Rodfei by October 6 by calling Congregation Agudas Achim is hosting at 7 p.m. Both dinners and services are Sholom’s Kabbalat Shabbat the synagogue office at a family dinner in the Sukkah on Friday, open to the community. Dinner prices are services will begin at 6:30 [email protected] or Oct. 10 following One Friday Night with $18/adult, $11/children 6-11 and tots 5 and p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. (210) 493-3557. Friends, a musical Kabbalat Shabbat under are free. Services will be followed service. Services begin at 6:15 p.m. with Contact the synagogue at (210) 479-0307 by a traditional dinner in the L’Chayim Club brunch dinner following at 7 p.m. The Simchat to make reservations. The dinners will be congregation’s Sukkah. in the Sukkah Torah dinner begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday, held in the synagogue Sukkah at 16550 The community is invited Oct. 16, and is followed by services and Huebner Road. NCSY Father – Son to enjoy a light brunch Sukkah sleepover in the Rodfei Sholom Pack your sleeping bags, Sukkah on Tuesday, Oct. Agudas Achim teen camp out in the Sukkah flashlights and bug spray 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 Congregation Agudas Achim invites high beginning at 7 p.m. There will be an outdoor and join Rodfei Sholom’s a.m. Start the day by school students to pack their tents, sleeping Havdalah service followed by games and youth group for Havdalah learning about the lulav bags, pillows and flashlights and join USY snacks. Contact Eric at esteitz16@gmail. followed by Melave Malke and etrog and having the advisor Eric Steitz for a teen camp out in com for more information and to reserve your in the Sukkah on Saturday, opportunity to participate the Sukkah on Saturday evening, Oct. 11, spot. Beyer Boys / 2x2 (4 units) October 11. Enjoy the in this beautiful mitzvah. Jewish Journal - January 2014 sights and sounds of the Enjoy the special taste of outdoors while sleeping breakfast in the Sukkah, under the stars and awake to surrounded by friends. The Explore Starbucks and fresh bagels. Sukkah is open to anyone who would like to stop by. Sukkot with Pizza in the Sukkah This event is co-sponsored On Sunday, October 12 by Rodfei Sholom, with B’nai B’rith from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., a generous grant from The Alamo-Brandeis “We’ll Bend Over Backwards For You” the congregation will host Golden Manor. To RSVP B’nai B’rith Lodge 211 will a community get-together. by Tuesday, Oct. 7, contact meet on Sunday, Oct. 12 at CommerCial and residential serviCes Pizza (and more) kid- and the synagogue office at 10:30 a.m. in room 227 at (210) 656-9027 (830) 606-2697 adult-friendly food will be [email protected] or the Jewish Campus (B’nai served in the Sukkah. (210) 493-3557. B’rith room). There will be a discussion on Sukkot, along with some tasty food. There HEATING COOLING PLUMBING is no charge for the program, Hands on Sukkot at the J but reservations are required. 24 Hour $25.00 On Monday, Oct. 13, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the JCC For additional information EmErgEncy SErvicE Service Call witH A rEpAir will host Hands on Sukkot. This free, all ages, drop-in or to RSVP, contact Irwin AvAilAblE event under the ‘Ta’am Ha’Ona’ (Essence of the Season) Barath at (210) 341-4502. program banner, will feature crafts, snacks, a reading with schedule service online @ www.beyerboys.com Lauren Abraham of PJ Library (a program of the Jewish Federation), the Scholastic Book Caravan, and music too! ADVERTISE WITH US!!! call (210) 302-6972 Visit www.jccsanantonio.org/seasons for more information.

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22 October 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL SUKKOT SIMCHAT TORAH Annual Sukkot Family Simchat Torah at Chabad Dinner at Chabad The Chabad Center for Jewish Life & program for children will begin at 7 p.m. Learning invites the community to attend its Hakkafot dancing and a Kiddush with The Chabad Center for be held in the center’s Simchat Torah Kiddush and Hakkafot on light refreshments will begin at 7:45 p.m. No Jewish Life & Learning spacious Sukkah and Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Chabad Center, RSVP is necessary. invites the community will feature a traditional 14535 Blanco Rd. An interactive educational to attend its Annual holiday dinner, singing and Sukkot Family Dinner on L’chaims. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Cost is $20 for adults and Chabad Center, 14535 $10 for children. Rodfei Sholom Simchat Torah Blanco Rd. Services will Kindly RSVP by calling Simchat Torah, or Rejoicing On Friday morning, Oct. the Torah) and special honors be held at 7 p.m. and the Chabad at (210) 764-0300 of the Torah, celebrates 17, services will begin at 9 of Chasan Torah and Chasan dinner will begin at or by emailing info@ the yearly completion a.m., and Hakafot will be Bereshis. The children will, 7:45 p.m. ChabadSA.com. and recommencement of repeated. Adults will be given of course, be an integral part The festive event will the reading of the Torah. the opportunity to be called of the services, with dancing, The Hakafot will begin at to the Torah for an Aliyah. singing, and rejoicing. The Congregation Rodfei Sholom All children are called up to children will be given festive on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 8 the Torah where they will flags and special treats to p.m. There will be special stand under an outstretched enhance the experience. Chabad to Host treats for the children as well Tallit and receive an honorary Following services, there as light refreshments and Aliyah. There will be Hakafot will be a lovely traditional Annual Sushi in the drinks for the adults. (dancing and celebrating with Kiddush/lunch. Sukkah - Oct. 13 The Chabad Center for Sukkah and will feature an Simchat Torah/Shabbat Jewish Life & Learning on-site sushi chef, a Kosher invites the community to wine selection and lots of Bereshit At Beth Am attend its annual Sushi socializing. Cost is $20 per Congregation Beth Am will hold a major To encourage parading with the Torah in the Sukkah event on person. celebration of Simchat Torah at 6:30 p.m. (hakafot) in honor of the holiday, Sara Monday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. Kindly RSVP by calling on Friday, Oct. 17, in conjunction with its Purcell will provide appropriate music on her to 9:30 p.m. at the Chabad Chabad at (210) 764-0300 Kabbalat Shabbat service. As a special part accordion. Center, 14535 Blanco Rd. or by emailing info@ of the service, the congregation will change Following services, those who attend The event will be held ChabadSA.com. its Torah’s clothing from its holiday white to will enjoy a dairy potluck dinner. The in the center’s spacious brand-new garb, including a wimple (belt), congregation encourages everyone to bring a m’eel (Torah cover) and table cloth. pareve or dairy side dish or dessert to share.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio October 2014 23 YOUTH NEWS

During the EKHLA’s birthday celebration, students from EKHLA’s first graduating class spoke about the many benefits they took away from their graduation trip to Israel. EKHLA celebrates Children at TASA honored victims of 9/11 during a special Patriot Day assembly on September 11. first anniversary Patriot Day at Torah Academy In August, the Eleanor making EKHLA a reality for Kolitz Hebrew Language San Antonio including Reuben On the thirteenth it Patriot Day. The and Washington D.C. Academy (EKHLA) hosted a and Deborah Bar Yadin, anniversary of September kindergarten, first, and Officer Gershon was community-wide celebration Lenny and Raquel Holzman, 11, 2001, Torah Academy second grade students presented with a gift basket to mark its successful first year Shirley Katzman, Bob and of San Antonio (TASA) performed a patriotic full of snacks and goodies of operation. Sandi Kolitz, and Raphi held a Patriot Day assembly presentation and special in appreciation for his The charter school opened Sonsino. commemorating the events rendition of the Pledge of dedication to the community its doors last year to 178 This school year the of this somber day in U.S. Allegiance. in times of emergency. students, from kindergarten EKHLA has implemented history. Officer Nathan Gershon, Donations for the basket through eighth grades, as a new school-wide The assembly began with of the LaVernia Police were collected from students the first and only Hebrew science curriculum called a special prayer delivered department and a member of and teachers at TASA. language charter school in STEMscopes and has by sixth grader, Noah the local Jewish community, Texas. This year, EKHLA implemented an athletics Schwartz, in remembrance gave a presentation to welcomed 252 students for the program in the middle school of the victims of 9/11. the students about how new school year, with waiting grades which includes girls’ Kindergarten teacher, police officers, fireman, lists for many grade levels. volleyball, co-ed basketball, Jessica Diric gave a and emergency medical TASA receives support EKHLA’s celebration and co-ed soccer. Additional brief overview of why response teams would have from the Jewish Federation recognized “visionaries” sports are planned for the American’s remember responded to the terrorist of San Antonio. who were an integral part of future. this date, and have named attacks in New York City Fall Family Day at the JCC

Last month, families (repairing and taking care of bottles, butter tubs etc., gathered at the JCC Block our Earth). coffee can rain harvesting and Dreeben School for This exercise was chosen for a playground garden, and Young Children for an because Tikkun Olam is melting broken crayons into evening of community- such an important value that new crayons. building. The evening children can experience in Following the brainstorm began with children eating hands-on ways. Just a few session, adult family dinner with their teachers in of the inventive suggestions members went to their classrooms, while their adult included bringing re-usable child’s classroom to family members spent a brief cups from home for snacks participate in craft activities period in the JCC Holzman and outdoors, creating with their child such as Auditorium brainstorming playground “toys” by decorating reusable napkins ideas for supporting the reusing cleaned out items and reusable snack mats for Jewish value of Tikkun Olam such as yogurt cups, soda use in the classroom.

24 October 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL YOUTH NEWS San Antonio Hillel kicks off 2014 Semester San Antonio Hillel is off to a great fall semester. Student leaders have been planning hard to put together an amazing calendar of events New day for Pizza for the upcoming months. Lunches are held bimonthly on the UTSA campus to in the Hut celebration bring the students together for Heintz Preschool will host children are $5. Admission discussions and brainstorming. (Left to right) JCC Staff Rachel Rustin, new Hillel Director Samantha Mazuz, a community-wide Pizza includes a pizza dinner, music, A citywide Sukkot Shabbat is UTSA student interns Natalie Steiner, Ashley Cuevas, and Alex Stubbs-Trevino. in the Hut, a lively annual dancing and arts and crafts. scheduled for Oct. 10 at the Trinity University brought Birthright Israel trip, which celebration of Sukkot, on Tips are accepted, as all Barshop Jewish Community students to the Jewish Students creates lasting memories and Sunday, Oct. 12 from 5 p.m. proceeds support Heintz Center. Association (JSA)/Hillel table. truly makes a difference in the to 7p.m. in the Schaffer Preschool enrichment “The purpose of this event Trinity University Jewish lives of the participants. Courtyard at Congregation programming throughout the is to bring all of the Jewish students came together for a For more information Agudas Achim. school year. students throughout San root beer float meet and greet about Hillel, Birthright and Musician Tony Stern will Reservation deadline is Antonio together to celebrate and are eagerly planning out a other Israel trip opportunities, lead attendees in lively family- Wednesday, October 8. For Sukkot with the light of full fall semester schedule. contact Samantha Mazuz at friendly music as guests dance more information and to make Shabbat,” said Samantha Hillel SA is also assisting [email protected] or at and eat in celebration of the reservations, contact Aliza Mazuz, Hillel SA Director. college aged students interested (210) 201-JEWS (5397). Festival of the Tabernacles. Cantu, a.cantu@agudas- The involvement fair at in traveling to Israel on a Tickets for adults are $10 and achim.org or (210) 479-0429. Texas A&M Hillel recruits high school students

COLLEGE STATION - Jewish high unfortunately delayed by Texas A&M Hillel recently school students two hours due to weather. hosted more than thirty from San After the game, the students Antonio and high school students from across Texas returned to Hillel for a late throughout Texas for a unique got a taste night havdalah ceremony recruiting event. Thirty-one of Aggieland concluding Shabbat, thus students from San Antonio, during a ending their immersion to Houston, Dallas, Austin recruitment Aggieland. and other communities weekend last For those who missed throughout Texas spent the month. the weekend, there will be weekend of September 5-6 in another opportunity to visit Aggieland learning about the Aggieland and the Jewish growing Jewish community community at Texas A&M. and enjoying an Aggie Aggie Jewish Open House football game. will take place February 13- Texas A&M System 14, 2015 in conjunction with Chancellor John Sharp recruiting high school evening was topped off recruiter. That was followed the campus-wide open house provided Texas A&M Hillel students to visit Texas A&M. with a trip to the recently by brunch, a campus tour called Aggieland Saturday. with complimentary tickets During the weekend, renovated Kyle Field for and a tailgate event with Contact Rabbi Matt to the A&M-Lamar football students participated, along the traditional Midnight Sigma Alpha Mu, the Jewish Rosenberg for information game held on September 6 with current Jewish Aggies, Yell. Overnight, the students fraternity on campus. Then, - [email protected] to be used to recruit high in lively musical Shabbat stayed with local student students watched the Corps or (979) 703-1856. For more school students to visit services and a kosher hosts. of Cadets march onto Kyle information about Texas Texas A&M. This generous turkey dinner, followed by On Saturday, the day Field and then took their A&M Hillel or the Jewish gift led to the creation a discussion panel on Israel, began with a presentation on seats for the A&M vs. Lamar community at Texas A&M of a weekend devoted to and game night. Friday admissions with a campus football game, which was visit aggiehillel.org.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio October 2014 25 ARTS & CULTURE YOUTH NEWS Falafel Dinner shows The Vex presents a classic tragedy a strong and united The Sheldon Vexler concubines. Though the war through November 15, with Theatre’s 16th season is over, exile and degradation performances on Thursdays voice for Israel of critically acclaimed lie ahead and the fates of at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 8 productions continues with a these women including p.m. and Sundays at 2:30pm. By Tracy Frydberg, positive game plan to make classic piece dating back to Queen Hecuba, her daughter Please note, the play is immediate past president this semester the best one 415 B.C.E., Greek playwright Cassandra, the doomed, mad recommended for mature of Texans For Israel yet through cultural, social, Euripides’ well-known tragedy, prophetess, and her daughter- audiences. Tickets, on sale Austin, Texas – business and advocacy- The Trojan Women. Though in-law Andromache, widow now, are $15 for students, Approximately 100 students, focused Israel events.” written thousands of years ago, of the great Hector, still hang groups 10+, $18 for JCC a mix of old and new faces, The falafel dinner was also the piece remains timeless. in the balance. The story hints members, Seniors 65+, attended the Texas Hillel an opportunity to address In the wake of their that, beyond defeat, there may Military, and $21 general Texans for Israel’s (TFI) events in Israel over the devastating defeat, the come a greater glory than the admission. annual falafel dinner event summer. At the end of the women of Troy, all now fortune of the victors. For more information or to kick off a new year on event, Texans for Israel led widows, wait on the beach The Trojan Women, to purchase tickets, call The Wednesday, Sept. 3. a discussion on Operation below the ravaged city to directed by Vex Artistic Vex Box Office at (210) 302- Texans for Israel, a Protective Edge, the recent be claimed by their Greek Director Ken Frazier, 6835, or stop by any of the Texas Hillel group and conflict that took place conquerors as slaves and opens October 25 and runs JCC Courtesy Desks. the largest student pro- approximately three weeks Israel organization in the ago between Israel and Southwest region, serves as Hamas in Gaza, and prepared an umbrella organization members for possible for UT students looking to backlash on campus, arming Build a Sukkah connect to or learn about them with tools to defend Israel both inside and outside If you haven’t yet tackled the the other “lone star state.” of the classroom. “sukkah building project” for Sukkot The falafel dinner was an “Because of the events this year, it’s not too late. There are opportunity to engage new of this past summer in plenty of inspirational ideas online! students and connect them Israel,there has been a large Check out websites such as Pinterest, with options for Israel pro-Palestinian presence on YouTube, and Chabad.org for design involvement on campus. campus through rallies and ideas that run the gamut from quick Jewish Agency Israel op-eds in local newspapers,” and simple to elegant and a little more Fellow, Tomer Maron, said Co-President Elan Kogutt time intensive. Building a Sukkah the falafel dinner was a said. “TFI is responding by can be a fun family project every age great way to activate student educating UT students with can enjoy. involvement. “During the event we discussed the the facts of the conflict and Barry Efron, Attourney / 2x2 units (4 units) - Source: Pinterest importance of Israel on teaching members to advocate Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 campus and provided facts for Israel against anti-Israel and background information and anti-Semitic rhetoric.” about the conflict in Gaza.” For Kogutt, the falafel “Now we can move dinner reaffirmed why he ChicagoChicagointo action-oriented BagelBagel && DeliDeli // 2x1.52x1.5advocates unitsunits (3(3 for units)units) Israel on JewishJewishprogramming JournalJournal and -- AugustOctober create a2013 2014campus.

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26 October 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL 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 Ronit Sherwin, Chief Executive Officer Judy Lackritz, 12500 NW Military Highway, Suite 275, San Antonio, TX 78231 [email protected] / (210) 302-6961 Director Community Relations Council Phone: (210) 302-6820 [email protected] Fax: (210) 408-2341 Executive Director: Saul F. 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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio October 2014 27 ARTS & CULTURE Opportunities for young adults to travel to Israel Mother-Daughter trip Organized Israel programs criteria allowing young include accommodations, can be a deeply meaningful adults to travel to Israel as a staffing, trips throughout the experience for all Jewish participant of Birthright even country, Hebrew language to the Emerald City people and the benefits of if they have already traveled classes, and discussion these programs, geared to to Israel previously on an sessions. These programs Girls in Rodfei Sholom’s so RSVPs are requested teens and young adults, organized trip. truly immerse individuals NCSY youth group will by Monday, Oct. 13 by help to connect the younger For those looking for into the culture and daily life spend an afternoon with emailing rodfeisa@gmail. generations to Israel. a more intense journey, of true Israelis. Dorothy and Toto on com or calling (210) 493- There are many programs Masa Israel provides longer All these programs, Sunday, Nov. 2, at 3 p.m. at 3557. for young adults looking to programs that allow young whether 10 days or one year, the San Pedro Playhouse, Tickets range from $14 travel to Israel. Birthright adults the opportunity to live provide opportunities for at a showing of The Wizard (12 and under) to $32. Israel provides a free ten in Israel from five months to young adults to bond with of Oz. Discounts are available day trip as a gift to any a year. These programs are Jewish peers, connect to our A limited number of for students, seniors and young Jewish adult ages geared to individuals who homeland, experience the seats have been reserved military. 18-26. These trips touch on are interested in studying culture of Israel, and come El Jarro de Arturo / 2x2 units (4 units) some of the most historical abroad, traveling to Israel away with a true and deep Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 and meaningful places before college on a gap- understanding of their Jewish in Israel and provide a year program, interning in identities and heritage. special once in a lifetime various cities and industries For more information, gift. This gift allows young throughout Israel, living on contact JCC Coordinator adults the opportunity to kibbutzim, or volunteering of Teen & Young Adult experience Israel first hand with some of the largest Services, Samantha Mazuz at at minimal costs. Birthright non-profit organizations in [email protected] or (210) has changed their eligibility Israel. All of these programs 302-6867. New Kosher restaurant opens in Cadillac Plaza shopping center A new Israeli-owned complementary breads, along (210) 764-0979. Mediterranean style with desserts and parave restaurant, Aroma Grill, dishes prepared with non- *Hechsher: Chabad of San has opened at 14375 dairy creamers. Antonio under the guidance Blanco Road in San For more information, of Rabbi Chaim Block; Meat Antonio. Located in a space contactDr. Garry the restaurantGossen /at 2x2 unitsRestaurant. (4 units) previously operated by the Jewish Journal - Nov. 13 all dairy Café Roma, the new Kosher* restaurant will feature freshly prepared Kosher meats and non-meat dishes (parave). The menu ialso ncludes fresh sides and salads and

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28 October 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL PERSPECTIVE At Issue: An official language for the Jewish State? Arabic, Judeo-Georgian, and 1930, members of the self- language of Israel, though In the days following the At Issue American Revolution, some Judeo-Malayalam, as well as proclaimed Army for the Arabic, English, and Russian patriots were so intent on STEVEN G. the many languages of the Defense of the Hebrew would have been granted flaunting their new freedom KELLMAN nations among which Jews Language threw ink at the official secondary status. The from the loathsome mother have been dispersed: German, screen and stink bombs at bill did not pass. But just country that they proposed Polish, Russian, Arabic, members of the audience. a few weeks ago, a similar alternatives to English as the attained the prestige or Spanish, French, Portuguese, For years, public events bill was introduced by MK national language. Since a utility of American English. Romanian, Hungarian, in which Yiddish was Shimon Ohayon of Yisrael majority of Pennsylvanians Particularly during war or Turkish, Persian, among spoken were disrupted Beitenu and co-sponsored by in the 18th century spoke burgeoning immigration, many, many others. Today, by stones, firebombs, and members of two other right- German, that seemed a some have campaigned for more Jews speak English than rotten tomatoes. Azriel, a wing parties. If passed, the logical choice. Even more “English-only,” legalizing any other language. printing firm in Tel Aviv, law would remove official logical was French, the the status of what is already, Reviving Hebrew as a received this threat from the status from Arabic, the first principal language of the de facto, the language of modern spoken language Union for the Imposition language of approximately 20 Enlightenment, as well as the the United States. However, in the Middle East, Zionist of Hebrew: “We have just percent of Israel’s population. foreign troops who helped the trying to legislate what people pioneers used it to construct been informed that you are It is a farkakte idea. colonists attain independence. speak is the enterprise of and affirm a new identity. preparing to publish or print Hebrew is now established Another choice for the New those with plenty of chutzpah Among the baggage to be a newspaper in Yiddish . . securely enough in Israel that Eden in North America and little savoir-faire. It is a left behind in the ghettoes . . We warn you not to do its speakers need not fear was Hebrew, spoken, it tribute to American pluralism of Europe was the “jargon” this thing and not to assist encroachment fromYiddish, was thought, in the original and tolerance that we still of the Diaspora Jew. In those who dishonor the Arabic, or any other Garden of Eden and required lack an official language, his 1896 manifesto Der Hebrew language, which language. Delegitimizing of all freshmen at Yale and that languages are allowed to Judenstaat, Theodor Herzl would lead to conflict and Arabic would be a gratuitous valedictorians at Harvard. evolve and interact without looked to a future in which unrest and bring about the insult to one-fifth of the In fact, however, the government interference. Palestinian Jews will have involvement of the police. country’s population. A Constitutional Convention According to an apocryphal cast aside the vestiges of The responsibility for the signal of intolerance, it would was so busy with more quip attributed to George their demeaning exile: “We consequences will be yours. further exacerbate dangerous pressing matters that it never Bernard Shaw, “The United will rid ourselves of the ugly Stop the typesetting of the tensions. It would confirm for got around to establishing States and Great Britain and stunted jargons, those newspaper immediately.” anti-Semites throughout the an official language for are two countries separated ghetto languages of which By 1948, Arab armies were world their conviction that the United States. Spanish, by a common language.” we now make use. They more of a threat to Jewish the Jewish State is insular French, Navajo, Hawaiian, But Jews are one people were the furtive languages of identity than a European and intolerant, that the pride Yiddish, Chinese, and separated by dozens of prisoners. Our schoolteachers remnant who tried to cling it takes in proclaiming Israel Vietnamese, among other languages. They include will turn their attention to to Yiddish. At the time of the only free society in the tongues, have been widely several languages distinctive this matter. Daily life will independence, Israel inherited Middle East is unfounded. All spoken in various parts of to Jews: Hebrew, Aramaic, see to it that one language British law, which mandated Arab Israeli schoolchildren the country, but none ever Yiddish, Ladino, Judeo- becomes established as the three official languages: are required to learn Hebrew. primary language, without Hebrew, Arabic, and English. It would not hurt the nation’s any coercion.” Though it continued to be perilous situation if Jewish For most Zionists, it was used on street signs and Israeli schoolchildren were crucial that those “ugly and currency, English was taught Arabic – as well as stunted jargons,” particularly soon stripped from the list. linguistic tolerance. Yiddish, be displaced by Meanwhile, the ingathering Steven G. Kellman is a one language: Hebrew. In of exiles from all over the professor of comparative 1927, riots broke out in the world was turning Israel into literature at UTSA. 1102 E. Sonterra Blvd. #106 streets of Jerusalem when a laboratory of languages. San Antonio, TX 78258 the newly founded Hebrew Hebrew and Arabic dominate, The views and opinions University attempted to and none of the others has expressed in Perspective www.janismorganrealty.com establish a Chair of Yiddish been granted official status. articles are those of Literature. When the In 2008, four members the authors and do not Janis 210.413.5032 Kerri 210.445.0320 film Mayn Yidishe Mama of the Knesset introduced necessarily reflect the Office 210.482.3236 opened at the Mograbi legislation that would have official policy or position of Theater on September 27, made Hebrew the sole official Federation.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio October 2014 29 PERSPECTIVE The Worthy Willow The joyous festival of recognition provides the for people to experience the join you for an event at The Rabbi’s Sukkot follows just four days Voice foundation for us to channel beauty and joy of our Jewish your synagogue or other after the serious and somber and develop this unity to one heritage and tradition. Jewish organization in town. Day of Atonement. This RABBI which can, not only tolerate This effort is not only A personal touch from a joy is a natural progression CHAIM BLOCK but celebrate our diversity. the responsibility of our lay person could often go from the solemnity and Moreover, if one has the synagogues and formal further than from a Jewish introspective nature of facilitates yet a deeper and Etrog–citron which could Jewish organizations. professional. the high holidays and an more impactful unity that is cost upwards of $100.00 the We as individuals could May this year be a happy, expression of our confidence expressed by another mitzvah Lulav–palm, which could also have a meaningful healthy and more Jewishly in G-d’s blessing for a happy associated with this holiday cost close to $20.00 and impact on our friends and involved year for each of and healthy New Year. - the mitzvah of Lulav and the Hadas–myrtle, which acquaintances who may us, our families and our Sukkot is also a holiday of Etrog, the four species. runs around $7.00 but are need a little encouragement. community. faith. The Sukkah, temporary The Torah commands missing the Arava–Willow, Try inviting some people, dwelling, is symbolic of the us to take a willow, which you can get for around other than family and close Gmar Chatimah Tova, clouds of glory that protected myrtle, palm and citron $2.00 you cannot perform friends, over for a Shabbat Rabbi Chaim Block the Jewish people during and bring them together the mitzvah. All are equally and holiday dinner or to Chabad Center for Jewish their travels in the desert. and recite a blessing. integral to the fulfillment of Through sitting in the According to our sages, this mitzvah. The Holiday of Sukkah we express our faith each species represents Sukkot teaches us that every in the Almighty’s providence another type of Jew. From Jew is important and worthy. and protection. the simple unlearned Jew There are so many fellow Above all however, the symbolized by the willow, Jews in our community Sukkah is a symbol of unity. to the accomplished scholar who are unaffiliated and We go out of our homes and represented by the Etrog, uninvolved for a variety of welcome our guests to join they are all taken together to reasons and there are many The Michelle Kuri Non-Profit Foundation's us. Indeed, the Sukkah is convey the message that not others who may belong purpose is to advocate for the voiceless. the only mitzvah that many only do these differences not to a synagogue who still Neurological disorders at birth and traumatic people could perform at the disturb this unity but they feel distant from and/or brain injuries are all conditions that can same time with the same actually enhance it. Indeed, intimidated by synagogue injure the brain and leave the symptoms of object. This unity is effected the simple Jew has much attendance and many other non-communicability in children and adults. by the surrounding walls of to offer and the Scholar has aspects of Jewish practice. Please help us fulfill this purpose the Sukkah and joy of the much to learn. We cannot just give up on this with your generous donations. holiday which suspends our The ability to celebrate demographic nor allow them differences and allows our our differences emanates to give up on themselves. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE HTTP://WFSITES. inherent soul connection that from the recognition that The answer is education on WEBSITECREATORPROTOOL.COM/THE we share with each other to at our core we are one all levels. We must provide MICHELLEKURIFOUNDATION.ORG/HOME.HTML OR CALL DR. ELISHEVA PLACERES NAWROCIK shine forth. people united by a common warm and welcoming, Green Cuisine / 1x1 units (1 unit) AT 210-601-5973 FOR YOUR DONATION.” JewishThe Journalunity of- Jan the 2014 Sukkah, heritage and destiny. This nonthreatening opportunities

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio October 2014 31 MAZAL TOV Welcome baby Rochel Leah Rabbi Berel and Rikal Pewzner of the Cayman Islands are celebrating the birth of their daughter, Rochel Leah. The infant is the granddaughter of Rabbi Welcome Janes twins Chaim and Rivkie Block of San Jenn and Peter Janes welcomed twins David Frederick Antonio. and Eliana Adelheid on August 27 in San Antonio. David weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz., and measured 18.5 inches long. Eliana weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz., and measured 19.5 inches. Grandparents are Harry F. Noyes III of San Antonio, Heidi Denz of San Antonio, and Phyllis and the late Brandon Janes of Uvalde. A bris and baby naming were celebrated at Congregation Frame every image with care. Beth Am on September 3. Peter is an electrical engineer, and Jenn is a social worker with Alamo Hospice.

For her mitzvah project, Peyton Ausburn recently collected more than 1,000 books and donated $500 to the SAReads campaign of Literacy San Antonio. She’s also a member of B’nai Tzedek.

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32 October 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL U.S. & WORLDS NEWS From Sderot: Praying for a Year of Peace and Security By Alon Davidi breathed the deepest sigh Sderot and the surrounding through the night without Instead this was the of relief that I had allowed regions have been wholly the interruption of sirens, we summer where the word Last month, I had the myself in nearly two months. defined by tension and would always awake without tunnel became a term honor to usher in the start For in that scene I saw uncertainty. I fully admit knowing what the day associated with intense fear. of the new school year for the very epitome of Israel’s there were times when would bring. The sounds of This was the summer the students of Sderot in existence- a bright and I feared I would never warfare were almost constant where we became experts the presence of our nation’s committed future combined have the chance to breathe and deprived us of all the in differentiating the sound Prime Minister, Benjamin with the strength and normally while watching normalcies that one so longs of a rocket impact from one Netanyahu. In that moment, resilience that brought us to school children head off to for during the lazy months of deflected by the Iron Dome. as I looked at the innocence that place and time. their classes. summer. This was the summer of school children amidst the Let there be no doubt that The situation was so dire Indeed, for the residents of when we looked on from entourage of our country’s the last several months of that even when we had the southern Israel, there was no our homes and were able to most protected leader, I the lives of the residents of rare privilege of making it summer of 2014. see our soldiers advancing towards Gaza to protect our lives. This was the summer of Tzuk Eitan, Protective HEIRLOOM BED CO. Edge. Sadly, we will never get Iron Beds - Natural & Organic Mattresses - Fine Linens - Rugs this summer back and the pain and loss of July and FACTORY AUTHORIZED August 2014 will likely remain with us for the rest of MATTRESS SALE our lives. SAVE 20% Yet, weeks after the with your Partners cease-fire was announced, I STOREWIDE Shopping Card! feel that the State of Israel October 17th through October 26th can and should take pride (Some exclusions apply, see store for details) in its accomplishments. Indeed, my military and my Government have taken the Iron Beds Built prudent steps to defend her to last See SDEROT, page 35 a lifetime.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio October 2014 33 U.S. & WORLD NEWS House unanimously approves Senate passes bill anti-Semitism condemnation declaring Israel as WASHINGTON (JTA) — demns the comparison of resounding message to the ‘major strategic partner’ A bipartisan congressional Israel to Nazis perpetrating world about what is best resolution urging increased a Holocaust or genocide as in America and America’s (JNS.org) action by the United States an insult to the memory of resolve to confront this ugly The U.S. Senate unanimously adopted the United States- and other countries to ad- those who perished in the and dangerous hatred,” the Israel Strategic Partnership Act on September 18. The bi- dress resurgent anti-Semi- Holocaust.” Anti-Defamation League said partisan bill, which declares Israel to be a “major strategic tism passed unanimously. Reps. Jerrold Nadler (D- in a statement. “We deeply partner,” was authored by Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) The non-binding resolution N.Y.), Peter Roskam (R-Ill.), appreciate the House’s leader- and Roy Blunt (R-MO) and had 81 co-sponsors. “Ameri- passed Thursday condemns Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.) and ship in providing a moral ca’s long-standing relationship and strong cooperation with anti-Semitism particularly Kay Granger (R-Texas) initi- voice and standing up for the Israel dates back to the presidency of fellow Missourian when it is used “as an accept- ated the resolution, which safety and security of those HernandezHarry S. Truman,” CPA / 2x1Blunt units said in(2 a units) statement. able expression of disapprov- was introduced on July 31. Jewish communities around Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 al or frustration over political A wall-to-wall array of the world who are once again events in the Middle East or Jewish groups backed the being threatened by anti- elsewhere.” resolution. Semitic violence and intimi- It also “decries and con- “This resolution sends a dation.” Get the latest news on Israel and other issues important to our community. 24 hours a day! at www.jfsatx.org.

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34 October 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL U.S. & WORLD NEWS Israeli teens’ suspected abductors killed in firefight with IDF JERUSALEM (JTA) — The two troops had surrounded the house in which Palestinian men suspected of kidnapping they were hiding, more than three months and killing three Israeli teens were killed after the search for the suspects began. in a firefight with Israeli troops during an Three other Palestinians suspected of operation to apprehend them. involvement in the kidnapping, all of them Marwan Kawasme and Omar Abu Aysha members of the Kawasme family, also were were September 23 in Hebron, where Israeli arrested during the operation. Palestinian youths riot on Temple Mount JERUSALEM (JTA) — the site holy to Jews and attacking police guarding Masked Palestinian youths Muslims was opened to the Mughrabi Gate, where threw stones and bricks and visitors on on the eve of the non-Muslims enter the set off firecrackers at Israeli Jewish New Year. compound, according to police officers on the Temple The youths set up reports. Mount. blockades at the entrance to Four police officers were The riots broke out as the Al-Aksa Mosque while injured in the attacks.

ARAB BANK HELD LIABLE FOR SUPPORTING HAMAS A New York jury on September 22 found Arab Bank liable for this Hamas suicide bombing in Jerusalem on June 11, 2003, which killed 16 people, because the bank knowingly processed “martyr payments” to the families of suicide bombers. (Quique Kierszenbaum/Getty Images)

SDEROT two months, and indeed So as I watched these continued from page 33 the past fourteen years, children and looked upon my of often incessant rocket Prime Minister, I welcomed citizens and for that they attacks cannot be healed with those dual emotions of deserve our unmitigated even the best intentioned optimism and strength gratitude. agreement or policy paper. represented in both. Because, Certainly there will remain There is work to be done, as intent as our enemies debates over whether we businesses, homes and lives might be on our destruction, won this war in the classic to be rebuilt, and we are I am more convinced than sense of a military victory committed to doing all that ever that these are ideals of and I know that the future is is possible to ensure the the modern State of Israel that far from certain. safety and wellbeing of our will never be taken from us. I am, furthermore, fully citizens. And with that conviction cognizant of the fact that we And while I am forced in mind and as we start the cannot let down our guard to acknowledge that the New Year, I know we can all and that we the residents of future is uncertain, I also be united in the prayer that Sderot live under a constant firmly believe that we it will be one of peace and threat that requires special deserve to hope. Even with security, not simply for the defenses to remain prepared the challenges and doubts people of Sderot and Israel for any possibility. This will that surround our current but indeed all the Jewish require the continued support existence, we must recognize people around the world. of our Government and our that our nation has given us friends around the world. the ability to believe that a Alon Davidi is the Mayor The traumas of the last safer tomorrow is possible. of Sderot, Israel.

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