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Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Volume 15, Number 10 • October 2018 • Tishrei/Cheshvan 5779 Commentary Youngstown Native Will Share Musings with Mary Lou my head and ran out of the room. I don’t Attending services really began more think I ever repeated that particular per- for me when my mother died. She used Congregation Members Become formance. to say that no one would say the memo- Experiences Interviewing Then, as I got older, came Hebrew rial prayer for her when she died and it Candle Lighting Times Like Family thodox do similar prayers, but probably School, and I was not a fan. My parents was important to her. I promised her that Shabbat Holocaust Survivors By Mary Lou Finesilver more in depth. After belonging to the insisted that I go, and my sister, also. She I would say the prayers and I did that for same congregation for so many years the actually did something girls didn’t do in the year following her death. By then it September 28 6:51 p.m. Louis Schmidt, an interviewer for with his grandfather during a blackout I realize the holidays members become a part of the family, and those years (no, it wasn’t the dark ages, became something of a habit and I would October 5 6:40 p.m. Steven Spielberg’s Survivors of the will be behind us when you do feel it is a family getting together. not quite) she went to Hebrew school un- attend the weekday and weekend min- October 12 6:29 p.m. Shoah Visual History Foundation, will neighborhood civil defense air raid you read this Journal. You know, I just reread what I wrote til she graduated from high school. Now, yans on a regular basis. Then when Al share his experiences at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at warden.while his father fulfilled his duty as the However, it always gives and I’ll tell you the truth, it is boring. as for me, on the other hand, I protested died, it was a no brainer to go evenings October 19 6:18 p.m. Congregation Rodef Shalom. “Because of the importance of the me food for thought Maybe has meaning, but still boring. So and stamped my foot because I didn’t and Saturday morning. Saturday morn- October 26 6:08 p.m. “During my talk, I discuss my own steel mills to the war effort, Youngstown when we go through how can I ever pep it up? I don’t know, re- want to learn Hebrew. My poor parents ing is still not on my radar for some rea- personal story of how I became involved, was considered a prime target for enemy Rosh Hashanah and ally. I can talk about the time when I was couldn’t quite hold out, so I got my wish. November 2 5:59 p.m. and the intensive training it took, to planes,” he said. Yom Kippur. I enjoy the much younger and we would have pro- Now I wish I had studied some of it any- to sleep in a little. Not fair to other con- holidays with all the pomp and circum- grams in the social hall in the basement way. I learned the little I know through gregantsson. Mostly or becausethe Rabbi, I am I know. selfish and I like be chosen for this unique position at Schmidt was a reporter for LOOK stance that goes with them. I don’t know in the Temple in Johnstown, Pa. located osmosis. But Temple is a large part of my life the Shoah Foundation,” Schmidt said. Magazine in the 1960’s and a senior why, but part of it is the knowledge that across from the railroad station and next I was never much on attending services now. My sister always used to say enjoy it, “The 55,000 testimonies that have been producer for the all over the world, on this particular day, to the kosher butcher (How about that unless I had to. When we were younger, and you know what, I do enjoy it. We are documented to date bring the lessons NFL for 33 years. there are millions of other Jews praying for a location?). The kids would perform my husband agreed with me. We had a a small group and it is like being with my Holiday Candle Lighting Times of the Holocaust and the message of He is the winner at the same time with, basically, the same for the Rabbi and congregants. great Rabbi at Anshe Emeth, but he was other family. I know I have made light of tolerance for future generations.” of three Emmy liturgy that I am reading. I think that is We did skits, I think, and I do remem- very much an intellectual speaker, not so a few things, but we all are part of a uni- Schmidt was born and raised in awards and four mind boggling. easy to understand and very long wind- verse that for some, religion is important. Shemini Atzeret Youngstown. He graduated from Rayen Ace awards. There are a lot of repetitive prayers in memorized “Somewhere Over the Rain- ed. During the High Holidays, Al and I And, you know what, we all say prayers of September 30 6:48 p.m. High School and his Bar Mitzvah was at our prayer book, but the Conservative bow”ber when and my I was mother about made five me that sing I hadfor very often managed to get to Shul just as some kind for what we believe, even if it continued on page belief is that there is a certain pattern to the Rabbi. I can remember singing and they closed the doors for his sermon. No isn’t in a formal setting. I wish all of you a October 1 7:45 p.m. Congregation Rodeph Shalom. 22 reading of the prayers. I believe the Or- when I was done, I pulled my skirt over one walked in or out during the sermon. good, healthy and peaceful year. He will also discuss his experiences growing up in Youngstown during the Louis Schmidt will speak at Congregation Rodef Shalom Oct. 19. schedule, including youth and adult writ- Center also has a new director, Ben Katz. war years. He recalls siting in the dark Liptalk: Changes at Federation ing. A self-defense class for women was Jewish Family Services is providing nearly 1,000 kosher meals a month to and its Agencies people attended. The School of Dance has people in our community who are, for doubledoffered forits theenrollment. first time, The and JCC’s about health 70 many reasons, in need of nutritiously lobby renovations to improve security in A Message from Andy Lipkin & wellness department has a new prepared foods. For that program, they What’s In This Month’s Jewish Journal? About the Jewish Journal the building. They also continually look Federation Executive Vice-President director – Laura Weymer – and is expand- partner with the Trumbull County Board for new programs to make residents’ ing and developing new partnerships. of Developmental Disabilities for help Publisher: Andrew L. Lipkin Now that we’ve lives more enjoyable. The bi-monthly New programs, such as Taekwondo and with the packing and delivery. entered the Jew- Veteran’s meetings are going well and Commentary...... 2 General Manager: Bonnie Deutsch Burdman ish New Year more residents are attending. A car show 5779, it seems to collaboration with Mercy Health is offer- Synagogues and Sisterhoods...... 4–5 Editor: Elise Skolnick ingP90X in-depth fitness healthclasses, screenings are being and added. more. A be a good time to Sept. 26. The JCC just had two consecutive record- Advertising Director: Phyllis Friedman wasChanges held for to the the first campus time aton the Gypsy Home Lane on Human Services...... 6–7 breaking months for membership, Camp the Federation began with the installation of a state-of- Layout & Design: Jamie Durisko JCC had a 25 percent increase in atten- Federation...... 9–11 andreflect its onagencies what the-art infant/toddler playground. The dance this summer, and the swim team have been doing walking and running trail was also re- JCC...... 12–17 Office: Kathy Schell had 92 members. The Early Learning and where we’re paved. Work on pickleball courts and a Condolences...... 21 heading. There is a lot going on – new pavilion will begin in the spring. Inside The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine is a publication of the Youngstown staff, changes to the campus, and new the Jewish Community Center, the gym- News You Can Use.....8, 18–20, 22–24 Area Jewish Federation and has received major grants from the programming. I’m excited to share it with nasium will get a face-lift with a fresh Schermer Trust, The Maurice and Florence Lipscher Charitable Trust you. coat of paint, brand new backboards, and ZOA. Levy Gardens has a brand new look. crash pads, more ceiling fans, lights and The dining room has been renovated. Old To contact the JJMM: - expanded. A renovation of the women’s October 15 is the deadline for articles Phone 330.746.3250 ing and the walls were painted. Three lockera score roomboard. is The nearly fitness complete center willand be a Fax 330.746.7926 custom-madecarpeting was cabinets replaced replaced with new the floor ice/ men’s locker room expansion will begin and ads for the November issue. Email [email protected] Mail: 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH 44504-1314 water dispenser. The wallpaper in the soon. $350,000 is being invested in se- Submissions may be edited for length and/or clarity. halls and common areas was removed, curity infrastructure upgrades for the Jimmy Tricomi of TCBDD works with a The JJMM does not assume the responsibility for the Kashruth the drywall was repaired, and a fresh whole campus. Included are over 140 job coach to pack and deliver meals for of any product or service advertised on its pages. coat of paint was applied. And all of the cameras, monitoring stations, outdoor For more camp photos, visit the Camp Jewish Family Services. outdoor window shutters were replaced. lighting and more. JCC Facebook page (facebook.com/ Heritage Manor will be undergoing New classes have been added to the JCC Liptalk continued on page 9 campjccyoungstown/). 2 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine October 2018 October 2018 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 3 El Emeth Rodef Sholom Ohev Tzedek Rabbi’s Message El Emeth Events Rodef Sholom Events Rabbi Dario Hunter How a Chinese Fruit Became a Ohev Tzedek-Shaarei Torah Oct. 1 Oct. 22 Oct. 3 Sukkot Symbol The Eternal Spirit of Our Rodef Sholom Services Shimini Atzeret services, 9:30 a.m. Shmoozing with Shmulik, 10:30 a.m. People By Josefin Dolsten Persian control in 539 BCE, the etrog Yizkor will take place at approximately Join Sam Kooperman and friends for Strouss Hall, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 “In the beginning was the “living on of the individual in the spread to there as well. It was one of 11:15 a.m. some fun in Yiddish. Refreshments are ComeBrotherhood join us Bigfor a Ticketfun evening Raffle and in NEW YORK (JTA) — The holiday of Shemini Atzeret Yizkor Memorial of G-d’s creation of historical continuity of the people.” In- Simchat Torah will be celebrated. Min- provided. who knows, maybe Lady Luck will be the heavens and the deed, descriptions of the deaths of great Sukkot isn’t complete without a lulav Moster says, and it quickly became Service, in Tamarkin Chapel, 10 a.m. the first foreign fruits to enter the land, cha and Mmariv begin at 6:15 p.m. and Minyan and a Meal with Rob Elston. at your side! Wine tasting, food & earth….’ (Bereishit and an etrog, the four species that Jews popular. the Torah Parade will start at 6:45 p.m. Minyan is at 5:45 p.m with dinner at 6 drinks, music by David & Henner. Oct. 6 1:1) Thus starts Par- Jacob, Aaron, Moses) note that each such are commanded to wave on the harvest Moster says it is impossible to pinpoint Klezmer musicians Walt Mahovlich and p.m. Rob will speak on “Avoiding Tele- Tickets are $100 each. Each ticket pur- an exact date, but at some point during Tot Shabbat Service, in the Wilkoff shah Bereishit, the personfigures “wasin the gathered Torah (e.g. to hisAbraham, people.” Issac, holiday. But according to a new book, it Steven Greenman will be on hand to pro- phone Scams and other Schemes to Steal chased entitles two people to attend this the Second Temple period, “the product Library, 9 a.m. Abbreviated Shabbat very beginning of To- The remarkably misguided decision of wasn’t until the Second Temple period vide music for the parade and children your Identity.” Mr. Elston is the Security fun evening. of the goodly trees” became widely seen Service in Tamarkin Chapel followed Adam and Chava in Parshah Bereishit to that Jews started using the lemon-like will receive treats as they circle the Sanc- Coordinator for the JCC. Forms have been Big Prizes: to refer to the etrog. by a presentation by Dale Perelman in Shabbat of October). consume the forbidden fruit and accord- etrog as part of their Sukkot celebrations. tuary during the Seven Hakafot. We will mailed to members and can be returned 1 st prize - $3,000 From there, the etrog gained an even Handler Hall, 10 a.m. Everything has a beginningrah (read – on except, the first as ingly be cast out of the Garden of Eden re- In ancient times, people would simply honor Chatan Torah, Philippe and Mo- to the Temple with payment. 2 nd prize - $2,000 minds us not only of the far-reaching im- use whichever fruits they had harvested nique Westreich and Chatan Bereisheit, 3 rd prize - $1,000 (winner need not Oct. 12 G-d himself. There isn’t an origin story pact of the individual’s perspective and in that season, such as pomegranates, and it was used to decorate everything larger significance as a Jewish symbol, Phillip and Laura Silverman. Sisterhood be present to win the big prizes). Please Shabbat Service in Tamarkin Chapel, 6 forwe G-d can in glean our religion, from this unlike first many sentence, other decisions upon the collective, but also from burial tombs and synagogue will provide refreshments. Please RSVP support your Temple not only by buying p.m. religions throughout history. We accept of the powerful opportunity involved in Moster, who has been researching the mosaics to pendants and lamps. grapes, dates and figs, says Rabbi David Hadassah Donor Luncheon a ticket, but also by helping sell tickets. that G-d exists, has always existed and the individual’s impact. We can choose to etrog for a decade and published a book The idea was an exclusively rabbinic Your support is greatly appreciated! Oct. 19 will always exist. view the world in terms of hunger, con- on its history in April. one. For example, the Samaritans, who toOct. the 2 office so we can plan accordingly. Tri County Hadassah held their Shabbat Service with guest Louis Although we are made in G-d’s image, sumption and satiation – cycles of world- That’s because the Bible isn’t quite claim to be descendants of the Israelites, Simchat Torah services, 9:30 a.m. Donor Luncheon on Sunday, Sept. 16 at Oct. 6 Schmidt from the Shoah Foundation, in ly satisfaction. Or we can choose to for- clear about which fruit God wants the did not share the interpretation. To Rodef Sholom Temple. Jeanette Mandel Presentation by Dale Perelman, in Tamarkin Chapel, 6 p.m. It is hard for us as human beings to un- bear from our more animalistic instincts Jews to use to celebrate Sukkot. this day, Samaritans use an array of Oct. 3 and Beveraly Nathan were the donor Handler Hall, 10 a.m. Abbreviated Shab- derstandwe are finite the beingsidea of while existing G-d iswithout infinite. a and live forever in each other’s positive In Leviticus 23:40, God commands that colorful fruits in crafting their sukkahs, Jewish Christian Dialogue chairwomen. bat service in Tamarkin Chapel followed Oct. 26 beginning and without the all too hu- values, traditions, life lessons, charity which look quite different than the leafy This year’s theme is “Is There a G-d? This year’s honoree was Louise by the presentation. Simchat Shabbat Service and Dinner, man exhaustibility of life and vigor. Mai- and kindness. the product of goodly trees, branches of ones that Jews tend to build, and the Why should we believe and talk with Shultz, immediate past president and Jews on the first day of the holiday “take in Tamarkin Chapel/Handler Hall, 6 p.m. monides relates to us in his aptly named For those who question why Judaism palm trees, boughs of leafy trees, and etrog does not play a central role. G-d?” Dr. Sudhakar Rao, MD, will speak a very devoted member of Hadassah Oct. 19 Guide for the Perplexed how impossible has traditionally been less focused on willows of the brook.” The branches, As for Moster, he is a big fan of the on “How do Hindus handle non-belief?” for many years. She was instrumental Shabbat service with guest Louis it is for our understanding to completely preaching about the afterlife than some boughs and willows refer to palm, myrtle etrog, and makes an annual trek from his Refreshments are at 12:30 p.m. with the in the reorganization of Hadassah to Schmidt from the Shoah Foundation in grasp the attributes of G-d, even if we can religions, perhaps it is because in many and willow. But the meaning of “the Yonkers, New York, home to Brooklyn’s lecture beginning at 1 p.m. All are wel- bring Youngstown, Warren and Sharon Tamarkin Chapel, 6 p.m. - ways the image of ‘afterlife’ is readily and product of goodly trees” is less clear -- Borough Park neighborhood, where come to attend. together to form Tri County Hadassah. nite). constantly apparent to us. We see it in the the term itself has also been translated in dozens of vendors sell the fruit ahead of Louise’s daughter- and son-in-law, Oct. 26 defineWe arewhat accustomed G-d is not as(e.g. human he is beingsnot fi traditions and values of a people built up a variety of ways. Sukkot. Oct. 4 and 5 Miriam and Daniel Rose, as well as her Simchat Shabbat Dinner in Handler - from the piety of the humblest cobbler to Therefore, Jews would use “My sukkah actually has instead of Liberty Food Pantry at Church Hill sister-in-law, Sonja Shultz, joined in the Hall, 6 p.m. ning, middle and end. We observe the the moral compass of the most powerful whichever fruits they had available to regular decorations of different types United Methodist Church will need vol- celebration along with many friends. seasons,to telling the stories planting with and a definite harvesting begin of leader. celebrate Sukkot, according to Moster, of fruit, we just have etrogim hanging the unteers for its October distribution. Set Dr. Nancy Wagner, a life member of Oct. 28 crops, the rising and setting of the sun, - the founder and director of the Institute whole way around,” he said. up is Thursday evening, Oct. 4 from 7 Hadassah, presented a program of slides Brotherhood Poker Day haustible mercy, forgiveness and com- of Biblical Culture, which offers online Asked how he affords it -- etrogim - 8 p.m. and distribution of food is Fri- of her recent trip to Israel with some of passionEvery provides day an us infinite with the G-d opportunity with inex courses on the Bible. typically aren’t cheap, ranging from $30 day morning, Oct. 5 starting at 9:30 a.m. her Youngstown State University nursing athe time-based ebb and flow cycle, of digestiblethe tides. We‘slices’ yearn, of to make a better mark on the ages than Things changed during the Second to $500 -- Moster explains that he buys students. Temple period, however, when a the real thing for ritual purposes and Take Out Service on Entire Menu lifewe hungerthat punctuate and are our physically days. It fulfilledis how we in we may have ever previously conceived. help and we will pass your name on to new fruit was introduced to the Land of decorates his sukkah with plastic fruit. PantryPlease callchairs. the El Emeth office if you can process and in a small way manage our Our faith in the Eternal allows us to tran- place in the world. scend the more humanly ‘digestible’ nar- Israel: the etrog, or citron. Oct. 17 Jewish Christian Dialogue Two Great It is when we believe those ‘slices’ of rative of beginning, middle and end as Why did it become widely accepted Jewish Christian Dialogue, with that Leviticus was referring to an etrog? El Emeth volunteers will help at Sec- life to be the essence of our existence each and every one of us, through our en- Rabbi Joseph Schonberger and Father Locations Moster says the answer lies in ond Harvest Food Bank on Wednesday that we obscure the powerful presence of thusiasm for righteousness, for gemilut George Balasko, will be held Oct. 3 the fruit’s journey to Israel. evening, Oct. 17 from 5 -7 p.m. We will be Dine in / Carry Out something of the eternal within us. Mai- chasidim (acts of loving kindness), free at Temple El Emeth. Refreshments The fruit originated in China, joined by volunteers from Rodef Sholom monides spoke of hisharut ha-nefesh – ourselves from worldly ‘hunger’ and be- will be served at 12:30 p.m. and the the soul’s survival, thought of as a reward come eternal spirits. where it does not appear to have been session will begin at 1p.m. The topic very popular, he told JTA. Eventually, you would like to help. We will car pool to for the righteous. The modern philoso- In this year that is only just beginning, is "How do Hindus Handle Non- • LIBERTY the fruit made its way from East Asia to theand Food Ohev Bank Tzedek. from Please the Temple. call the office if pher Moses Mendelssohn in turn spoke Belief?” By Dr. Sudhakar Rao, MD. The 2940 Belmont of nizhiyut hanefesh - the soul’s eternal to make an eternal and enduring posi- India, where it was used as a remedy for Oct. 20 330-759-6907 nature. tivemay mark you findupon a your renewed people opportunity and upon gastrointestinal issues (hence its Latin the month at Temple El Emeth and has name, Citrus medica) and appeared in A Kiddush Lunch to celebrate October Louise Shultz was honored for her Hermann Cohen took the issue of the the march of progress for humanity as a growngroup to meets include the the first Hindu, Wednesday Bahai and of iconography as a fertility symbol. birthdays will be held following Shabbat many years of service to Hadassah. From immortality of the soul a bit further, ar- whole. Sikh traditions. The public is invited. • BOARDMAN From there it traveled to the Iran, left to right is Miriam Rose, Shultz’s 6041 guing that what made the soul immortal 4600 Market when the Persian Empire conquered rsvp. daughter; Shultz; Jeanette Mandel, donor Etrogim can come with a hefty price tag, 330-788-5666 northwestern India around 518 BCE. morning services. Please call the office to chairwoman; and Daniel Rose, Shultz’s such as this one that retailed for $345 in As the Land of Israel came under son-in-law. Brooklyn. (David Moster) 4 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine October 2018 October 2018 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 5 Human Services Human Services Volunteers Help Spruce Up JFS’ PASSPORT Heritage Manor’s Activities Director Works Hard to Group Home Program Provide Programming Trustmark Insurance employees spent Family Service Association of Cleveland Home and Community-Based a morning painting at Jewish Family and their residential programs that Bobbi Berkowitz still loves and study, and more. Services and Supports Services’ group home as part of the served adults with developmental the job she’s held for nearly They also offer one-on-one United Way of Youngstown and Mahoning disabilities. That led to a purchase in 20 years. She started as an opportunities for those residents who County’s Day of Caring. 2002, by Federation, of a home that would By Shay Erez activities aide at Heritage can’t attend or can’t fully participate The volunteers gave a needed fresh serve clients who didn’t quite qualify The Ohio Manor in 1998, and became when they do. coat of paint to several areas of the for developmental disability services or Department of the activities director just “We try to offer something for home. “The residents, as well as staff of nursing home care but could not quite Aging provides a few years later, when her everybody,” she said. “We also try to keep JFS, were very happy that we applied for live on their own. The house, slated to many services predecessor retired. them busy.” and received Day of Caring volunteers be demolished, was repaired and now and supports for The job “gives me a warm They receive a good response to the from United Way of Youngstown to assist serves as a permanent residence for four individuals living feeling,” she said. “I have a programs, she added. A recent birthday in painting some of the interior rooms individuals. ISLE provides up to 20 hours independently in lot of friends here. I like the party was attended by about 50 people. of our group home,” said Ken Bielecki, their own homes. [residents and staff] I work Music programs are a favorite, she noted. JFS director. “The time the volunteers in the home with day-to-day needs. JFS is These services are with.” she said. “Bobbi is the hardest working donated to paint was valuable to us and guardianper week of staffingthree of to the assist four the individuals residents funded by state, activities director I know,” said Cristal made the residents even more proud of in the home, but ensures the needs of all local and federal activities director, Berkowitz Vincent, Human Services CEO. “Bobbi is the place they call their home.” residents are met. To become qualified as an funding sources. took a year-long course a dedicated and devoted employee. She The group home is a partnership “We are proud of this unique To be eligible for PASSPORT, and passed an exam. She is arrives early every day and normally between JFS and ISLE/Purple Cat. partnership between JFS and ISLE and participants must be age 60 or older, works seven days a week. She schedules Jimmy Sutman started ISLE in 1998, and we hope to continue to build upon this Berkowitz and two aides numerous activities for our residents. served some of the same clients as JFS. A relationship to create more opportunities offerrecertified about regularly. 200 activities to She is a caring and compassionate person to serve the developmental disability institutional care (for 2018, this means relationship between the two agencies Day of Caring volunteers from Trustmark Insurance helped paint JFS’ group home. From Heritage Manor residents who desires to make residents’ quality of population,” said Bielecki. typicallyfinancially earning eligible no more for than Medicaid $2,250 left to right are Sara Cuevas, Joe Lagese, Debbie Hardwick and Delia Rosa. per month for one person and having no each month. Programming life better. As a CEO, I am grateful to have Alvin Weisberg, then director of JFS, and Volunteers are still needed for more than $2,000 in countable assets, includes gardening, painting, such a wonderful activities director and Lindabegan Kessler,to flourish. counselor Eventually, and Sutmancoordinator and painting. If interested, please call Bielecki Bobbie Berkowitz is the activities director at though individuals above this limit may creative writing, exercise, to work alongside Bobbi. She is one of a of the Our Gang program, toured Jewish at 330.746.7929. Heritage Manor be eligible based on the extent of their music, Bingo, religious services kind.” medical and in-home needs), frail enough Berkowitz’s responsibilities include Renovations at Levy Gardens to require a nursing home level of care, photographing activities, maintaining and able to remain safely at home with the library, coordinating volunteers, and planting and potting many of the plants Levy Gardens Assisted Living Facility custom-built cabinet in the dining room the consent of their physician. which freed up storage space in the Interested individuals will be pre- in the courtyard. She married her college sweetheart, area and hallways. kitchen, and replaced appliances with screened by telephone to determine recentlyIn the finished dining renovations room, the to carpetingits dining preliminary Medicaid eligibility and care Michael, just ten days after their graduation. They recently celebrated needs. They are also provided information more energy-efficient models. New their 47 th wedding anniversary. walls were painted. Three custom-made improved the overall look of the space. about the variety of long-term care was replaced with new flooring and the window treatments and flooring really They have three children and three cabinets were added and the ice/water The designer picked out a durable tile options available. A case manager works dispenser was replaced. The wallpaper in with those deemed eligible to obtain in- grandchildren. While her husband and friends have the halls and common areas was removed, used in the Empire State Building in New home services provided by local service floor that is actually the same flooring retired, Berkowitz isn’t quite ready for the drywall repaired, and a fresh coat York City.” providers. The case manager continues of paint was to monitor the situation. that. “I still enjoy [my job] a lot,” she said. applied. All of Consumer Direction Opportunities the outdoor allows individuals or their authorized Only three people have held the position of Heritage Manor activities window shutters ATING representative to hire direct service 4 STAR R were replaced. workers from a Choices-Home Care director: Suzi Kooperman, Marilyn Sniderman and Berkowitz. “The Attendant Service (C-HCAS) or Personal decorating Care Service. The individual manages committee did a wonderful workers, and is responsible for resolving job giving the workerhiring, firing, or servicescheduling, issues and supervisingwith your dining room and worker directly. The care worker Heritage hallways at Levy Manor cannot be a parent, step-parent, spouse, Gardens a much guardian or power of attorney or DPOA. needed facelift,” For more information, call Shay Erez, said Sara Miller, Jewish Family Services senior outreach director. “We coordinator, at 330.550.5995. added an extra Levy Gardens recently renovated its dining area and hallways 6 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine October 2018 October 2018 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 7 News You Can Use Federation Center for Judaic and Holocaust New Robot Picks a Peck of Holocaust Education Specialist Partnership2Gether Bikes & Studies Youngstown State Peppers and More to Discuss Painting on Display at Bourbon Tour University SWEEPER Developed by International Consortium Including Ben- Gurion University Researchers Butler This month, eight bikers from Israel non-rider participants. Included will be Events & Information Nov. 4 will travel to Louisville, Ky. for a four- tours of Kentucky’s landmarks, bourbon NEW YORK --- The world’s most $2.7 billion. Youngstown Area Jewish Federation The painting is part of Maier’s exhibit day celebration of Israel’s 70th . In distilleries, beautiful back roads and Annual trip to the U.S. Holocaust Me- honor of Israel’s birthday, each day will thoroughbred horse farms, and a boat Oct. 3 morial Museum in Washington, DC for advanced sweet pepper harvesting SWEEPER is a partnership Holocaust Educational Specialist Jesse “Legends” on display at the Butler. robot, developed in a consortium between BGU, Wageningen The exhibition at the Butler runs until feature a 70-mile ride, as well as shorter ride on the Ohio River. Matinee screening of The Invisibles students of YSU. $15 non-refundable fee. rides. There will also be activities for (Germany, 2017), co-sponsored by YSU’s including Ben-Gurion University of the University & Research and pepper depicted in a realist painting at the Butler November 18 and includes other super- McClain will discuss the three figures Jewish Culture Club and Youngstown Cin- Jewish students and students inter- Negev (BGU) researchers, was introduced grower De Tuindershoek BV in Institute of American Art. realistic depictions of American legends ema, and part of the Youngstown Area ested in pursuing Jewish studies at YSU in September at the Research Station the Netherlands, Umea University in The painting, by Peter Maier, is a such as Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bob for Vegetable Production at St. Katelijne Sweden, and the Research Station for three-paneled piece that depicts Steven Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Janis Joplin, the Knox Building, 110 W. Federal St., There are a number of scholarships for Waver in Belgium. Vegetable Cultivation and Bogaerts Spielberg, Elie Weisel and Oscar Schindler. and Andy Warhol. Youngstown.Jewish Film Festival. YSU students On the may3rd floorattend of whichshould they contact may the qualify. Office of Financial Aid. SWEEPER is designed to operate Greenhouse Logistics in Belgium. Andy Lipkin, Federation executive vice- Peter Maier was born in Brooklyn, for free. All other tickets are $5. 3 p.m. in a single stem row cropping system, The project has received funding from president, will also discuss the Holocaust New York, in 1945, and he has been with non-clustered fruits and little leaf the European Union’s Horizon 2020 education work of the Federation. Lipkin painting and selling his work since 1980 Oct. 24 If you have any questions about YSU’s Center for Judaic and Holocaust Studies occlusion. Preliminary test results showed research and innovation program under and McClain will speak at 12:30 p.m. Oct. Guest lecture by Dr. Lior Sternfeld or would like to be placed on an electron- that by using a commercially available grant agreement No 644313. 28. (Penn State), “Iranian Jews in the Twenti- ic mailing list, please contact the director, The BGU team includes Prof. eth Century: Beyond Iranian Nationalism, Dr. Jacob Ari Labendz, at 330.941.1603 or conditions, the robot currently harvests Yael Edan, director of the ABC crop modified to mimic the required Communism, and Zionism.” At the Steel [email protected]. ripe fruit in 24 seconds with a success Robotics Initiative and a member Museum. This event is free and open to rate of 62 percent. of the Department of Industrial Liptalk from page 2 the public. Refreshments will be served. The BGU team spearheaded efforts to Engineering and Management; Prof. The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 5:30 – 7 p.m. improve the robot’s ability to detect ripe Ohad Ben-Shahar, of the Department of produce using computer vision, and has Computer Science and founding director is reaching more people. It’s now avail- of the Interdisciplinary Computational able in every branch of the Public Library of the robot’s hardware and software Vision Laboratory. Other team members of Youngstown and Mahoning County interfaces,played a role infocusing defining theon specificationssupervisory include Ph.D. students Boaz Arad,Ben and the Warren-Trumbull County Public control activities. Harel, Rotem Mairon; ABC Robotics Lab Library. Polina Kurtser, a Ph.D. candidate Engineer Shai Givati, as well as BGU The Jewish Community Relations in the BGU Department of Industrial postdocs Dr. Ehud Barnea and Dr. Efrat Engineering and Management and Taig. to promote Israel and the Jewish com- member of the team, says robotic American Associates, Ben-Gurion munity.Council hadThere a boothwere atkids’ the activities Canfield Fairand harvesting will revolutionize the University of the Negev (AABGU) plays Federation agencies promoted their ac- economics of the agriculture industry a vital role in sustaining David Ben- tivities. Volunteers staffed the booth, and dramatically reduce food waste. Gurion’s vision: creating a world-class with our non-Jewish friends working the Federation Accepting Applications “The Sweeper picks methodically and institution of education and research in booth on Shabbat. accurately,” she says. “When it is fully the Israeli desert, nurturing the Negev Our 2018 Inaugural Event of the Com- for Sam Kooperman Endowment developed, it will enable harvesting 24/7, community and sharing the University’s bined Jewish Appeal was Sept. 13 at the drastically reduce spoilage, cut labor expertise locally and around the globe. DeYor Performing Arts Center. Jeannie The Fund Provides Scholarships for tial programming, particularly trips to costs and shield farmers from market As Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Gerry Peskin co-chaired the event, Jewish Overnight Camping Experiences Israel and Jewish-sponsored overnight (BGU) looks ahead to turning 50 in and Joshua Malina presented “How and Study in Israel camps. Additional research is needed to 2020, AABGU imagines a future that To Make It In Hollywood & Remain A The Sam Kooperman Endowment pro- The scholarships are limited to those increasefluctuations.” the robot’s work speed to reach goes beyond the walls of academia. It Mensch” following dinner. Joshua Malina vides scholarships for Jewish overnight who reside in the Mahoning and Shenan- a higher harvest success rate. Based is a future where BGU invents a new camping experiences for Jewish youth, go Valleys. Consideration will be given to Every day we work to engage the upon these latest results, the world and inspires a vision for a stronger as well as scholarships for Jewish young applicants whose family reside in the re- broader Jewish community in a vital, en- Sweeper consortium expects that a Israel and its next generation of leaders. adults to study in Israel. The deadline to gion, but is not guaranteed. There is com- gaged and nurturing renaissance of Jew- commercial sweet pepper harvesting Together with supporters, AABGU will apply for camp scholarships is Dec. 31. petition for these funds and no expecta- ish life in the greater Youngstown area. help the University foster excellence in The deadline for the study in Israel schol- tion should be made as to full coverage of These building and campus changes, years, and that the technology could be teaching, research and outreach to the arships is Dec. 31 and June 30. program fees from the endowment. along with new programming, are some adaptedrobot will for be harvesting available withinother crops. four to five communities of the Negev for the next 50 The endowment is named for Sam Applications are available on the Fed- of the ways we’re doing that. North America is the second largest years and beyond. Visit https://vision. Kooperman, a long-time Youngstown eration website (jewishyoungstown. Andy producer of sweet (bell) and chili peppers aabgu.org/ to learn more. AABGU, which Area Jewish Federation employee. He org). Submit applications to Lisa Long, in the world with a 31 percent market is headquartered in Manhattan, has nine has a love for the Jewish community, es- Andrew Lipkin share. In 2017 Europe accounted for pecially its teens and young adults, with Youngstown Area Jewish Federation, 505 Executive Vice-President, Youngstown more than half the world’s pepper supply States. For more information, visit www. whom he began his social service career. Gypsyfinancial Lane, resource Youngstown, development Ohio director, 44504 Area Jewish Federation (53.2 percent) with exports valued at aabgu.org.regional offices throughout the United He is passionate about Jewish experien- or [email protected].

8 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine October 2018 October 2018 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 9 Federation Federation All About Genizah Community Inaugural Event Features Actor By Dr. Arthur Greenbaum Book Burial Joshua Malina Past President, Congregation represents a historic and critical cultural in the genizah. It is common practice transition worthy of the utmost respect. that every several years as appropriate Joshua Malina, keynote speaker for the “And, of course, it’s not just a mission Rodef Sholom In fact, in Jewish culture holy texts and required selected contents of the to be Held at 2018 Inaugural Event of the Combined statement,” he added. “You put action be- As the authors of the U.S. Constitution such as the Torah bearing the name genizah are contained in a shroud, most Jewish Appeal, said he was delighted to hind your words.” well understood, mass literacy is of God are treated as “royalty” and simply a clean white pillow cover and Knox Street take a tour of the Federation campus be- With donations going to such things fundamental to the existence of a free dressed with an ornate cover and fore the event. society, and a simple alphabet enables precious metal ornaments to signify Jewish cemetery, there buried after an Cemetery “It complete- ly knocked me mass consumption of printed texts, their importance in our life. We stand in appropriatetransferred toservice a specific designed section to signify of a A community book burial will be held out that a com- so we as Jews should take pride in the the presence of the Torah and give life to respect and reverence. Unique objects of at the Knox Street Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. munity of 1,400 archaeological discovery of Semitic letters its substance in obeying the rules. The special historic importance can be kept Sunday, Oct. 7. The rain date is Oct. 14. Jews could facili- associated with Egyptian hieroglyphics Talmud insists that all sacred writings on permanent display at the Temple as The last burial in the cemetery was tate the services carved in the walls in ancient Egyptian should be housed in a protected room. possible. in the 1970s. It was neglected until that support the stone quarries and in the tunnels of Maimonides further insisted that all holy It is easily understood that in recently when Stephen Stoyak initiated facilities I saw copper and turquois mines found in books, such as the Talmud and Midrash conferring respect of this sort to our restoration efforts. Dead trees and today,” he said. the western Sinai dating back before should be protected as well, even holy and ritual artifacts and prayer downed branches were removed. The “Honestly, I was 1,800 BCE. The complex hieroglyphics of though these texts do not necessarily land was regraded, seeded and fertilized; blown away by ancient Egypt, by contrast, were available contain the name of God. Traditionally, in turn upon our own lives and our and some of the tombstones that had The 2018 Inaugural Event was held at the DeYor Performing Arts Center. the facilities and primarily to an elite ruling class trained to Jewish communities designated a room culture.books we In this confer regard reflection it was decided of respect by toppled were reset. the services.” decipher them, with a general population in the temple for this purpose, the the coalition of Rabbis and Presidents of MSJS students in grades 3 through 10 The event fundamentally illiterate. As Moses was special room called a genizah, meaning the Youngstown Temple community at will take part in this program. Anyone took place Sept. raised in the pharoah’s household as “reserved” or “hidden” in Hebrew, this the Jewish Federation in Youngstown to with holy books that are no longer in use 13 at the DeYor a prince, I expect he was trained in room a special storage place for sacred sponsor a burial ceremony for religious or torn may bring them to be buried. Holy Performing Arts deciphering hieroglyphic records. His texts when by deterioration they can no prayer books from the associated Temple books no longer being used in the area Joshua Malina was the keynote speaker at the 2018 Inaugural Combined Jewish Appeal Center. The eve- presentation of the Ten Commandments longer be used, with a general rule that communities at the Knox Cemetery on Temples will be buried, as well. Event. From left to right are Gerry and Jeannie Peskin, hosts of the ning included and printed Torah to the Hebrew people anything dealing with sacred subjects, October 7, 2018. event; Malina; Irina Perlman; and Dr. Mark Perlman, campaign Volunteers Motivated by Speaker a VIP meet and at the base of Mount Sinai, therefore and no longer usable, should be stored chairman. greet with Ma- lina, dinner, and his presentation, “How as the Commission for Jewish Education, Michelle Hirsch came to Youngstown senior vice-president of Brunswick to Make it in Hollywood and Remain a the Jewish Community Center, Jewish to motivate volunteers to make this Companies, an insurance and risk Consul General of Israel for Mensch.” Family Services, Holocaust education, year’s Combined Jewish Appeal the best Malina noted that he’s been a profes- Heritage Manor, Levy Gardens and trips one yet. “Michelle delivered a passionate and the New York Consulate Visits sional actor for 29 years and a Jew for a to Israel, he said donors should feel good Hirsch, the immediate past co-chair enthusiasticmanagement presentation consulting firm. for the purpose little over 52 years. about where their money is spent. of Jewish Federations of North America’s of our Campaign Drive,” said Dr. Mark Youngstown “A Jew describes who I am, my es- “And I encourage you to continue giv- National Young Leadership Cabinet, a Perlman, general chairman of the 2018 sence,” he said. “It’s the cornerstone of ing,” he said. leadership philanthropic program for Combined Jewish Appeal Campaign of Ambassador Dani Dayan, consul program to develop intercontinental my identity. An actor describes what I do, Gerry and Jeannie Peskin served as Jewish men and women ages 30 to 45 the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation general of Israel for the New York ballistic missiles, the spread of Iranian nothing more. I love it. It’s very reward- hosts of the event. Dr. Mark Perlman is the across the U.S. and Canada, spoke to a Annual Campaign, Consulate, visited Youngstown for the terrorism all over the world, their attempt ing, when I’m working. But, for me, ulti- campaign chairman. To learn more about group of about 70 volunteers a week to acquire a stronghold in Syria to be able mately, that’s all it is. It’s a job.” donating, contact Lisa Long at llong@ before the Campaign’s Inaugural Event. to attack from there, and Hezbollah as He also discussed the Federation mis- jewishyoungstown.org or 330.746.3250, “You are one Jew, asking a second Jew sometimesfirst time in in September. the media we have mainly reasons. sion statement, saying it’s “beautiful.” ext. 175. to help a third Jew,” she told them. good“Contrary news,” he totold a what group isat the reflected Jewish He also addressed recent articles Hirsch, of Cleveland, is an active Community Center. “Israel was never about the Youngstown Jewish community, volunteer in her own community. She sits stronger than it is now. Israel was never saying, “I’m very glad you have a spirit of on the executive board prosperous as it is now. Israel had never thriving and succeeding. I think that it of the Jewish Federation better relations with the world.” the right thing.” Ambassador Dani Dayan, consul general of Israel for the New York Consulate, of Cleveland, serving A recent U.S News and World Report Representing the State of Israel to visited Youngstown. From left to right are Andy Lipkin, Federation executive as campaign vice- ranked Israel eighth as the most powerful communities from throughout Ohio, vice-president; Dayan; Rick Marlin, Federation board president; and Bonnie chair and the Women’s nation, he noted. New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Deutsch Burdman, Federation director of community relations/government Philanthropy campaign “For a country the size of New Jersey, affairs. co-chair. She also sits it’s really quite an achievement,” he said. post of consul general in August 2016. He on the executive boards The biggest challenge Israel faces hasDelaware, a long-time Dayan reputation officially assumedas an Israeli the in economics and computer sciences Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Council. of Cleveland Jewish Michelle Hirsch, immediate past co- today is Iran “because the activity of Iran from Bar Ilan University and a master Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1955, Family Services and chair of Jewish Federations of North to undermine Israel’s existence is really enjoying wide support and appreciation Dayan immigrated to Israel in 1971. He University Hospital’s America’s National Young Leadership multi-faceted,” he said. frompublic allfigure, sides lecturer of the and Israeli entrepreneur political resides with his wife and daughter in the MacDonald Women’s Cabinet, spoke with Combined Jewish He cited Iran’s desire to acquire spectrum. andof scienceSpanish. inHe financealso served from on the Tel Israel Aviv community of Maale Shomron in central Hospital Leadership Appeal volunteers. nuclear capabilities, their ambitious Dayan holds a bachelor of science BroadcastingUniversity. He isAuthority fluent in Hebrew,Board and English the Samaria. Council. She is the

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A class that focuses on parent led activities that DC I: Jazz (Ages 7-10) hone their craft by improving their tap dance tech- Six Weeks through Prekindergarten To register call: 330.746.3250 ext. 182 PERFORMING ARTS build coordination, listening skills, and social aware- This class teaches the art of classic jazz dancing. nique, rhythm, and style. ness. Sept. 13 - Dec. 6 | Thursdays 5:30-6:15 p.m. Sept. 13 - Dec. 6 | Thursdays 6:30-7:15 p.m. Experiential Learning Session I: Sept. 25 - Oct. 23 | Tuesdays 5:30-6:15 p.m. Our teachers encourage children to be exploratory, Liz Rubino Studios Session II: Nov. 6 - Dec. 4 | Tuesdays 5:30-6:15 p.m. DC I/II: Acro (Ages 7-13) DC III: Musical Theater Jazz (Ages 13-18) expressive and communicative —we help them to For more information on the studio offerings, contact This class introduces students to basic tumbling and A class created for high school students looking to learn by doing. Liz Rubino at 330.509.0891 or coaching@lizrubino. Dance Discovery (Ages 3-4) acrobatic stretches and exercises. gain an edge at theater auditions by improving their com. Parents participate while children use their minds Sept. 12 - Dec. 12 | Wednesdays 4:45-5:30 p.m. overall dance technique. Kindergarten Readiness and bodies to move to a variety of song styles. Sept. 13 - Dec. 6 | Thursdays 7:15-8:00 p.m. Our preschool and prekindergarten programs Liz Rubino offers private sessions in voice, acting, Session I: Sept. 26 - Oct. 24 | Weds 5:30-6:15 p.m. DC I/II: Beginner Baton (Ages 7-13) ensure that students will be prepared academically drama therapy, junior voice, and junior acting. Voice Session II: Nov. 7 - Dec. 5 | Weds 5:30-6:15 p.m. This class introduces the art of baton twirling to be- Adult Dance Program and socially to move into elementary school. lessons are conducted primarily online. ginner level students. AGES 18+ Pickleball Play Schedule Creative Movement Program Sept. 12 - Dec. 12 | Wednesdays 4:00-4:45 p.m. Cooperation & Critical Thinking A paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. Voice Lessons: AGES 4-6 Adult Tap I Collaborative discussion enables students to The rules are simple and the game is easy for be- Regular Lessons | 55 mins Creative Movement I (Ages 4-5) DC I/II: Intermediate Baton (Ages 7-13) A class designed for adults to stay fit and active construct and negotiate their own meaning and ginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast- Cost: $49/Member | $65/Non Member This class explores beginning ballet and tap dance This class expands upon basic baton skills. Students while learning how to create rhythms with their understanding of content and concepts. paced, competitive game for experienced players. Junior Lessons | 30 mins principles. will also learn more complex patterns and choreog- feet. Class is taught at a beginner to intermediate Tuesday & Thursday: 4:30–7:30 p.m. Cost: $30/Member | $45/Non Member Sept. 24 - Dec. 10 | Mondays 4:00 -4:45 p.m. raphy. level. Enrichment Programming Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Sept. 14 - Dec. 7 | Fridays 6:15-7:00 p.m. Sept. 25 - Dec. 11 | Tuesdays 2:45-3:30 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to engage in Triple Threat Troupe Creative Movement II (Ages 5-6) a wide variety of enrichment offerings including Open Gym Youth Basketball TTT is a two semester training and performance This class continues to explore beginning ballet and DC II: Tap (Ages 10-13) Adult Ballet I dance, music, visual art, and Jewish culture. Children ages five and up can join us for kid‑friendly troupe for ages 7-21 in voice, drama and dance. tap principles to build balance, coordination, and A class for the experienced dance student to build This class is designed for adults to improve strength, basketball time in our gym. Bring your own ball, or Semester sessions are held on Sundays, and the confidence. upon basic principles and steps. posture, and balance. Class is taught at a beginner Weekly Swim Lessons borrow one of ours. troupe works devising a year-end performance to- Sept. 24 - Dec. 10 | Mondays 4:45-5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 - Dec. 7 | Fridays 4:00-4:45 p.m. level. Preschool students will engage in ongoing small Date: Fridays gether. Sept. 25 - Dec. 11 | Tuesdays 2:00-2:45 p.m. group lessons at the JCC’s indoor pool to learn Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m. TTT training includes: Mini Program DC II: Ballet (Ages 10-13) water safety and build swimming skills. • Four private voice lessons AGES 6-7 A class that builds upon principles of ballet move- Adult Tap II Wallyball • Two dance workshops Mini Tap (Ages 6-7) ments and body positions. We’ll explore the percussive dance style known as Instructor Led Fitness A fantastic way to get in shape and have fun! Play in • One acting and vocal workshop This class expands upon tap skills learned in the Cre- Sept. 14 - Dec. 7 | Fridays 4:45-5:30 p.m. tap. Class is taught at an intermediate level. Students will build motor skills and learn teamwork our racquetball court. Equipment is provided. • One audition workshop (headshots included) ative Movement Program. Sept. 25 - Dec. 11 | Tuesdays 6:30-7:15 p.m. through a variety of physical activities guided by a Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • One theatre specialty workshop Sept. 25 - Dec. 11 | Tuesdays 4:00-4:30 p.m. DC II: Jazz (Ages 10-13) certified group fitness instructor. Fridays: 5:00–6:30 p.m. A class for dance student to continue learning the Adult Ballet II • National performance at Walt Disney World Racquetball Mini Ballet (Ages 6-7) principles of classic jazz dancing. This class introduces the basic principles of ballet New Infant & Toddler Playground $750/Member A great way to make friends and stay in shape. Call This class expands upon ballet skills learned in the Sept. 14 - Dec. 10 | Fridays 5:30-6:15 p.m. and is taught at an advanced beginner to intermedi- We are excited to announce the completion of $1,000/Non Member or visit the JCC Welcome Desk to reserve your court. Creative Movement Program. ate level. our new Infant & Toddler Playground. This unique $100 Registration fee for current students Equipment not provided. $150 Registration fee for new students Sept. 25 - Dec. 11 | Tuesdays 4:30-5:00 p.m. DC III: Technique (Ages 13-18) Sept. 25 - Dec. 11 | Tuesdays 7:15-8:00 p.m. playspace is the only one of its kind in our region Payment plans available A class designed for students with dance experience and is designed to meet the developmental needs Ping-Pong For more information and pricing visit of children ages six months to five years. Mini Tumbling (Ages 6-7) looking to maintain and improve their movement Want to play ping‑pong with your friends? The JCC jccyoungstown.org To register call the Bursar’s office: 330.746.3250 Learn the beginning principles of jazz dance and quality for high school level dance or majorette ping-pong table is now in the lower level Multi-Pur- ext. 195 tumbling in a safe and controlled environment. teams. pose Room. Paddles and balls are provided. Sept. 25 - Dec. 11 | Tuesdays 5:00-5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 - Dec. 12 | Wednesdays 6:30-7:15 p.m. JCC School of Music FITNESS JCC School of Dance This exciting program features piano, violin, guitar, Taekwondo Dance Curriculum Program DC III: Baton (Ages 13-18) Master Tom Ritchie is a Kukkiwon Certified 5th De- percussion, and voice lessons housed at the JCC! For more information on fitness programs, contact For more information on the studio offerings, contact AGES 7-18 A class designed for high school students with twirl- gree Black Belt. He has been teaching Olympic style To register call the Bursar’s office: 330.746.3250 Shelia Cornell at 330.746.3250 ext. 182 or scornell@ Eri Raib-Ptichkin at 330.333.2219 or ing experience looking to maintain and improve Taekwondo for over a decade. Taekwondo can help ext. 195 jewishyoungstown.org. [email protected] DC I: Tap (Ages 7-10) their skills for majorette teams and/or tryouts. you increase focus, burn off excess energy, improve Students learn the percussive dance style known as Sept. 12 - Dec. 12 | Wednesdays 7:15-8:00 p.m. Get fit fast with Personal Training at the coordination, and build confidence. We are offering Parent & Me Program tap. two classes. AGES 4 MONTHS - 4 YEARS Session I: Sept. 13 - Dec. 6 | Thursdays 4:00-4:45 p.m. DC III: Tap (Ages 13-18) EARLY LEARNING CENTER JCC! Bitty Babies (4 months to pre-walking) A class designed for high school students with ex- Personal Training Benefits: Li’l Dragons (Ages: 5-8) This class introduces gross motor skills to babies DC I: Ballet (Ages 7-10) tensive tap experience looking to improve their • personalized safe and effective fitness pro- Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning September with the interaction of a caregiver. A class that emphasizes the basic principles of ballet technique in speed and sound quality. For more information on the Early Learning Cen- grams 25 Session I: Sept. 24 - Oct. 22 | Mondays 5:30-6:00 p.m. and challenges students to remember patterns and Sept. 12 - Dec. 12 | Wednesdays 8:00-8:45 p.m. ter, contact Ben Katz, Director of Early Learning at Time: 5:00-5:45 p.m. • achievement of goals in a short time period Session II: Nov. 5 - Dec. 3 | Mondays 5:30-6:00 p.m. choreography. 330.746.3250 ext. 119 or bkatz@jewishyoungstown. Location: Lower Level Multi-Purpose Room Sept. 13 - Dec. 6 | Thursdays 4:45-5:30 p.m. DC III: Musical Theater Tap (Ages 13-18) org. • improved muscle coordination, strength, endur- Cost: $75/Member per month | $99/Non Member Music & Movement (18-36 months) A class created for high school theater students to ance, and flexibility per month

continued on next page 12 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine October 2018 October 2018 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 13 JCC JCC Return to JCC: October 6, 7:00 p.m. approximately All TKD (Ages: 9 and up) Wellness Lunch and Learns: Group Lessons swimmers. For more information on youth and family programs, Cost: $45/Member | $60/Non Member Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning September contact Emily Blau at 330.746.3250 ext. 152 or eb- Register at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Bursar’s 25 Senior Care at Heritage Manor You & Me Baby Participants should bring a suit, cap, water bottle, [email protected]. office: 330.746.3250 ext. 195 Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Heritage Manager Admissions Marketing Director, This is a monthly class where parents assist their and towel to the event. Parents of participants will Location: Lower Level Multi-Purpose Room Charlene Apel, LPN, BA, will speak about adult day children in the water. Children will learn how to be emailed at least two days prior to the event as a PJ Library Cost: $97/Member per month | $129/Non Member care, long term care, assisted living, and other ser- float and improve their water skills. Recommended reminder and with any additional information that is PJ Library is a local Jewish family engagement CULTURAL ARTS per month vices offered at the facility. ages: 6 - 36 months. Swim pants or swim diapers are needed for the event. program. All families raising Jewish children from Uniform Cost: $45 | Sign up for 6 months and re- Date: Wednesday, October 24 required. age six months through eight years are welcome to ceive a free uniform! Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. Date: Saturdays Registration is first-come, first-served and no refunds For more information on cultural arts programs, con- enroll. PJ Library programming and events are free Register at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Bur- Location: Multi-Purpose Room Time: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. or transfers will be issued. tact Emily Blau at 330.746.3250 ext. 152 or eblau@ and open to everyone. sar’s office: 330.746.3250 ext. 195 Register at jccyoungstown.org by Monday, October Cost: $30/Member | $40/Non Member To register visit jccyoungstown.org/ervin jewishyoungstown.org. 22 Mezuzahs: What’s on the Door? Mamanet Learn-To- Swim: Ages 3+ Fall Swim Team Newman Levy Speaker Series We will learn the meaning behind hanging mezu- J. Newman Levy was a beloved member of our com- The Mamanet league is the largest social-sports Cardio Line Dancing Children will be placed into the appropriate level by We are part of the Splash Swim League. Daily atten- zahs in our Jewish homes, and make mezuzahs of munity and a fan of sports and Jewish culture. The project in Israel specifically targeting mothers. This non-stop line dancing class will touch on the the swim instructors dance is not mandatory, but encouraged. our own! Newman Levy series will introduce us to Jewish re- Join other women and mothers in an engaging, latest dances and the classics. You’ll have so much Level 1: Basic swimming skills will be taught such Practices are held Monday - Thursday Date: Tuesday, October, 23 lated sports and culture programs. modified version of volleyball. Mamanet promotes fun you won’t even realize you’re getting a great as floating, blowing bubbles and the correct body Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m. exercise and fitness, education, sports, professional workout. positions for freestyle and backstroke. Session 1: September 4 - October 12 Location: Adult Lounge Ofra Abramovich: Founder of Mamanet (Mothers networking, and is a great chance to build Date: Monday & Wednesday Level 2: Children will learn arm motions for free- Cost: $75/Member | $150/Non Member Cost: Free Cachibol League) community with other women. Our JCC is working 4:30–5 :25 p.m. style and backstroke as well as the correct breath- Time: Register at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Bur- Hear the story of Ofra Abramovich, who created to begin the area’s first Mamanet league and is ing patterns for both strokes. Register at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Bursar’s sar’s office: 330.746.3250 ext. 195 a sports league designated especially for women. looking for interested participants. Noontime Blitz Level 3: Children will focus on breaststroke, but- office: 330.746.3250 ext. 195 Ofra will tell us about her uncompromising spirit This Pilates-based class will focus on core strength terfly, and diving while refining freestyle and back- Youth Creative Writing: which created Mamanet, a Cachibol league, which Introductory Session and stretching. Spend your lunch break building stroke techniques. Water Women Introduction to Storytelling and Fiction is the largest social sports league specifically for Date: Mondays, October 15 & November 19 long, lean muscle while gaining flexibility and burn- Level 4: Children will continue to refine the four This free class is designed for women with little or In this three-day course, taught by local author mothers in Israel today. Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. ing calories. swim strokes and diving. no swimming ability. Participants will learn the skills William R. Soldan, students will learn the basic ele- Date: Tuesday, October 9 Location: Gymnasium Date: Tuesday & Thursday Date: Wednesdays needed to feel safe in the water. Lessons will be ments of effective storytelling and story structure, Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Women of all ages welcome Time: 12:05–12:55 p.m. Time: 4:30-5:00 p.m. limited to 12 women per session. This program is after which they will apply these lessons to their Free and open to everyone Date: Saturdays Location: Multi-Purpose Room funded by Chemical Bank. own writing. Fun prompts will be provided each day Cost: Free Time: 8:55-9:25 a.m., 10:05-10:35 a.m Date: Saturdays to help students generate ideas. Register at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Bursar’s JCC Youth Tennis Clinics Cost: $30/Member | $40/Non Member Time: 10:45-11:45 a.m. Date: October 9, 10, 11 These group lessons will go over the basics of tennis AQUATICS office: 330.746.3250 ext. 195 Session 2 : October 20 - November 24 Time: 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. with your child. Forehand, backhand, parts of the Private Swim Lessons Session 3 : December 1 - January 5 Location: Adult Lounge court, and more will be covered. All equipment will Swimmers of any age or level can benefit from pri- Anthony Ervin Register at jccyoungstown.org/waterwomen Cost: $15/Member | $20/Non Member Four-time Olympic medalist and world record holder be provided. For more information on Aquatics, contact Shawn vate swim lessons. Learn to swim or improve your Register at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Bursar’s Anthony Ervin will tell his inspiring life story. Ervin Payment must be made before the clinics begin. Chrystal at 330.746.3250 ext. 112 or aquatics@jew- skills with one of our certified swim instructors. Pri- After School Family Fun in the Pool: office: 330.746.3250 ext. 195 won two Olympic medals (one gold) in Sydney 2000, Session I: Saturdays | Oct 6 - Nov 10 ishyoungstown.org vate lessons are also great for triathletes. Annual Pumpkin Plunge retired in 2003 at 22, and then got back in shape to Session II: Saturdays | Nov 17 - Dec 22 Four 30-minute lessons To enroll in any of our group or private swim lessons After School Art Education and Exploration win two gold medals in Rio 2016, making him the Group 1: Ages 5 - 8 , 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Cost: $82/Member | $110/Non Member We’ll dive for pumpkins in our pool and enjoy fall call 330.746.3250 ext. 195 Our art gallery curator, Katelynd Gibbons, will help oldest individual Olympic gold medal winner in the Group 2: Ages 9 - 13, 3:00- 4:00 p.m. refreshments. children explore the world of art in this three-day sport of swimming. Anthony’s story is especially Group 3: Ages 14 - 17, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Date: Friday, October 19 P.A.L.S.+ Private Swimming Lessons Olympian Anthony Ervin Swim Clinic program! unique in that his family tree makes up a broad de- Location: Gymnasium Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m. The JCC offers free one-on-one swim lessons for Date: October 22, 23, 24 mographic of Jewish and African-American descent, Cost: $90/Member | $110/Non Member Cost: Free/Member | $5/Non Member persons who are on the autism spectrum or who Join the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown Time: 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. truly embodying the diversity of our modern world. Register at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Bur- Register at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Bur- have developmental disabilities. This program is for a swim clinic with 3-time Olympian, Anthony Er- Location: Adult Lounge Date: Sunday, October 21 sar’s office: 330.746.3250 ext. 195 sar’s office: 330.746.3250 ext. 195 funded by the Thomases Family Endowment of the vin! Ervin is a multiple gold medalist and is of Jew- Cost: $15/Member | $20/Non Member Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Youngstown Area Jewish Federation. To apply for ish descent and is the first U.S. Olympic swimmer of Register at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Bur- Youth Tennis Footwork Clinic Aqua Cardio Blast Location: Multi-Purpose Room the P.A.L.S+ program visit jccyoungstown.org/pals. African-American Heritage. sar’s office:330.746.3250 ext. 195 This four week clinic will help players improve their Cost: $5/Member | $7/Non Member This class will help strengthen all of your major Register at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Bur- movement on the court with full and SwimSafe 500 13 and Over: 8:00–11:00 a.m. Family Campout Weekend muscles. Come workout in an inspiring, motivating sar’s office:330.746.3250 ext. 195 half court sprints and agility drills. This program provides free swim safety lessons 12 and Under: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. group environment with fantastic music. This fun- Date: Sundays, October 7 - October 28 for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Cost : $85.00 per swimmer (Each clinic will include Join us for a fun two-day trip to the Cuyahoga Valley filled class will make you forget you are exercising! Adult Creative Writing- Time: 2:00 p.m. Scholarships are provided by The United Way of the a pool session, an inspirational talk as well as National Park. We will spend the weekend camping Date: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Real Life in Fiction Location: Gymnasium Mahoning Valley, The Thomases Family Endowment photograph/autograph session all conducted by and hiking in the park. We will provide transporta- Cost: $50/Member | $67/Non Member Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m. of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation and The Anthony) tion, food and the campsite fee. The focus of this five-week course, taught by lo- Register at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Bur- Redwoods Group. To apply for the SwimSafe 500 In order to participate in the clinic, all children must Date: Friday, October 5 - Saturday, October 6 cal author William R. Soldan, will be writing fiction sar’s office: 330.746.3250 ext. 195 program visit jccyoungstown.org/swimsafe500. be able to swim a 50 yard freestyle and at least a Location: Cuyahoga Valley National Park inspired by real life experience. Students will learn 25 of one other stroke. This clinic is for proficient YOUTH & FAMILY Leave JCC: October 5, 3:30 p.m.

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14 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine October 2018 October 2018 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 15 JCC JCC how tapping into their memories and personal his- Churchill United Methodist Food Pantry Gymnasium tories can not only spark ideas for stories but also Our full size gymnasium is equipped with six regula- Newman Levy Speaker Series make those stories more vivid and authentic. The CHUM Food Pantry aims to feed families in Lib- tion height basketball hoops, bleacher seating and a Jewish Community Center Presents: Date: Thursdays, Oct 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15 erty Township that are in need of extra assistance. dividing curtain. Continues This Month Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Since first starting in 2016, the pantry now feeds Cost: $50/hr Focuses on Famous Jewish Athletes Newman Levy Speaker Series Location: Adult Lounge over 70+ families. Volunteers will help distribute The Newman Levy speaker series, OFRA ABRAMOVICH: Cost: $26/Member | $35/Non Member food and make guests feel welcome during their Pool Party The Newman Levy Speaker Series which focuses on famous Jewish athletes, Register at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Bursar’s visit. Enjoy time in our full size indoor heated pool and continues this month with two events. kicked off in September with The Life and Founder of MAMANET office: 330.746.3250 ext. 195 one hour in the party room. Ofra Abramovich: Founder of Mamanet Times of Hank Greenberg: Film Screening Dates: Oct. 5 & 12, Nov. 2 & 9, Dec. 7 Cost: $165/Members | $220/Non Member will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 and Talkback with Producer. A screening Time: 9:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Hear the inspiring story of Ofra Abramovich who created a sports league Movie and Lunch Bunch: The Woman in $50/hr. for additional time in the multi-purpose room of the Jewish of the movie The Life and Times of Hank Location: 189 Churchill Rd, Youngstown, OH designated for women, specifically for mothers, called Mamanet Gold 15 people per lifeguard and $25/ additiona life- Community Center. Abramoich will share Greenberg was followed by a discussion 44505 (Mothers of Cachibol Leauge) guard her experiences founding Mamanet, with the producer, Aviva Kempner. Sixty years after fleeing Vienna, Maria Altmann Diaper Packing with Making Kids Count The series is underwritten by Marcia Ofra will share how she turned a small group of 10 (Helen Mirren), an elderly Jewish woman, attempts Under the Sea Splish Splash Mermaid mothers in Israel. Mamanet is a cachibol Levy in memory of her husband Newman women into a league of over 6,000 players in Israel alone, and to reclaim family possessions that were seized by The Making Kids Count Diaper Bank Volunteers Bash league.the largest Cachibol sports is league similar specifically to volleyball. for Levy, a lifetime resident of the Mahoning the Nazis. Among them is a famous portrait of Ma- repack diapers in quantities of 25 diapers per size Experience swimming and storytelling with the JCC The main difference is that the ball is thousands more worldwide. ria’s beloved Aunt Adele: Gustave Klimt’s “Portrait with saran wrap and labels. This ensures that more Mermaid in our pool and enjoy time in our party caught before passing it to the next for over 50 years, past president of of Adele Bloch- Bauer I.” With the help of young people are able to receive a pack of diapers and room. player or over the net. The event is free HeritageValley, a Manor certified and public Israeli accountant Bonds, This event is free and open to the public. lawyer Randy Schoeberg (Ryan Reynolds), Maria that the diapers are being distributed as more of an Cost: $225/Members | $281/Non Member and open to the public. and an avid sports fan. In March 2017, A light dinner will be served. embarks upon a lengthy legal battle to recover this “emergency” supply. Volunteers wrap 10,000 dia- Pricing includes: One hour in the pool and one hour Four-time Olympic medalist and Newman passed away from Alzheimer’s, painting and several others, but it will not be easy, pers into 400 packs a month! in the party room world record holder Anthony Ervin will a progressive disease that destroys Date: Tuesday, October 9 for Austria considers them national treasures. A tell his inspiring life story from 4 to 6 memory and other important functions Dates: Oct. 12, Nov. 9 Game Time-Birthday Bash Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. light lunch will be served. Times: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 in the multi-purpose and has no cure. Play basketball, volleyball, kickball, soccer, or wiffle- Date: Wednesday, October 17 Location: 7178 West Blvd, Ste E, Youngstown, room of the Jewish Community Center. ball in our gymnasium then enjoy time in our party Time: 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. Ohio 44512 Ervin won two Olympic medals (one Sivan Ya’ari from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6. Ya’ari Location: Multi-Purpose Room room. gold) in Sydney 2000, retired in 2003 at savedThe thousandsfinal speaker of in lives the seriesby bringing will be Cost: $8/Member | $11/Non Member Cost: $150/Member | $188/Non Member age 22, then came back to win two gold Israeli technology to villages in Africa Register at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Bur- Pricing includes: One hour in our gymnasium and medals in Rio 2016. He is the oldest that had no electricity or running water. one hour in our private party room. sar’s office:330.746.3250 ext. 195 SENIOR OUTREACH individual Olympic gold medal winner in The event is free and open to the public. $50/hr for additional time in the gymnasium swimming. The cost is $5 for members To register for any of these, contact the Eleanor Tallie New* and $7 for non members. Bursar at 330.746.3250 ext. 195 If you or someone you know is over 60 years old and We welcome Israeli musician, vocalist, and songwrit- Lower Level Multi-Purpose Room could use a friendly visit, a helping hand, or just infor- Jewish Community Center Presents: er, Eleanor Tallie to the JCC for an evening of beau- Create new memories and easily entertain your mation about our Jewish community, please contact Se- tiful music. Eleanor moved to the U.S. five years ago guests when you host your next birthday party, nior Outreach Coordinator Shai Erez at 330.550.5995 Newman Levy Speaker Series and has been active within the Jewish community meeting, retreat, or educational seminar. This multi- or [email protected]. nationally and locally where she has performed and purpose room is located on the ground floor and instructed workshops about the connection be- can accommodate up to 36 people. The open room tween Israel, America and music. RENTALS feel offers multiple room configurations. In-house Date: Thursday, November 1 catering is available. Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Cost: $50/hour Member | $63/hour Non Member Location: Multi-Purpose Room For more information or to book a rental contact Cost: $5/Member | $7/Non Member Kelli McCormick at 330.746.3250 ext. 284 or kmccor- The Thomases Family Endowment of the Register at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Bur- [email protected] Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Art Gallery sar’s office:330.746.3250 ext. 195 by October 29th Multi-Purpose Room Sunday, October 21 Equipped with an overhead motorized projection Paintings by Bud Gibbons theater screen, state‑of‑the‑art audio/visual system, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. FEDERATION movable module stage, and commercial kitchen. Ca- An exhibition of works by the artist Charles “Bud” VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES tering packages are available for up to 250 guests. Gibbons, ranging from large scale landscapes, figu- rative works, and still life. Multi-Purpose Room Adult Lounge For more about the artist visit bud-gibbons.square- Volunteer Opportunities Accommodates 50 guests. An in‑house kosher ca- space.com/ $5/Member $7/Non Member terer is available. Social Action Committee of the Jewish Community Meeting Rooms Current Exhibition: Relations Council Our small conference room seats up to 10 guests, August 23-October 11 330.746.3250 ext. 123 while our boardroom seats 35 and is equipped with An exhibition of works by the artist Charles “Bud” [email protected] a built‑in projector and screen. Gibbons, ranging from large scale landscapes, en- plein air palette knife works, figurative works, and still lifes.

16 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine October 2018 October 2018 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 17 News You Can Use News You Can Use In Argentine Film, Holocaust Film from previous page Day of Caring Volunteers Clean that makes it hard to hate him. NYC Production of “Fiddler on the Roof” Has Survivor Leaves Home to Find Man Up Logan Campus aftermath of the war and a young, gaunt Local Connection Who Saved Him in WWII BurszteinIn flashbacks struggling we to see walk the while immediate trying By Elise Skolnick performing in Yiddish. She replaced performs. The Jewish Community Center’s Way as a recipient agency,” said Sarah to reach his family’s home in Lodz -- another actress as Khanele in “The “My family is so supportive and Logan Campus is ready for next season Wilschek, JCC community development By Curt Schleier Playing the oldest daughter in “Fiddler Golden Bride.” For that role, she had 12 amazing,” she said. “So is my husband’s. because of the efforts of volunteers. As manager. “It also shows that the of Abraham Bursztein, a its occupant, a former employee at his on the Roof” is a dream come true for days to learn over 100 pages of Yiddish. They come to everything I do. And they part of the United Way of Youngstown community is supporting us. It’s ongoing only to find himself turned away by HolocaustThe film tellssurvivor the storywho father’s business. But the man’s son, a Rachel Zatcoff Kessler. Learning the Yiddish for Fiddler was come several times.” and Mahoning County’s Day of Caring, education of what the JCC is and what we “’Fiddler on the Roof’ is a show I’ve different, she said. The actors had three Linda Kessler, her mother-in-law, said employees of Turning Technologies and do.” his savior, who hid him dad and takes Bursztein into a basement loved since I was a little girl,” she said. “It to four weeks of rehearsal and meetings she recently saw the production. Phantom Hockey devoted a morning to That day, 17 people were introduced former friend of Bursztein, defies his inleaves a basement Argentina following to find room and nurses him back to health. feels like a gift every day that I get to play with Yiddish diction coaches. And, during “It’s amazing,” she said. cleaning up the Campus. to what the JCC does, she noted. Many World War II. Bursztein This is the man Bursztein now seeks, this role.” rehearsals, they read the lines in English Always a fan of musical theatre, Linda They organized supplies and of the JCC departments were engaged, is played by Miguel Angel not knowing whether he is still alive 70 Kessler, who uses her maiden name said it’s fun having an actress in the equipment, cleaned the snack shack, as well. Health and wellness, aquatics, Sola, a famous Argentine years later or even if the neighborhood (Zatcoff) professionally, is the wife of understanding of what they were saying family. maintenance, community engagement, actor whose career dates still exists. Seth Kessler and the daughter-in-law of andfirst, singing. then Yiddish, promoting a deeper “We don’t make a big deal out of any of and cleaned bathrooms. rentals and snack shack were all involved back to the 1970s. Linda and Ron Kessler of Girard. She is a It also helped being familiar with the it, but it’s all a big deal,” she said. “We love weededParticipation gardens, in cutthe back Day flowerbedsof Caring in the planning process for the day. professional actress living in New it. We have so much fun with it.” “highlights our partnership with United The film is affecting, but not perfect. is on his last legs, almost Madrid a decade ago, when the pair York City. Though Rachel isn’t from Bursztein’s daughter Gail had fled to literally.In the One film, of Bursztein them, became estranged. In need of cash, he She auditioned for at least 10 Youngstown, she says it feels like which he nicknames visits her, but it is unclear why he let her professional productions of the a second home. And she loves Pablo Solarz, right, wrote and directed “The Last Suit.” “tsores,” or “troubles” in show, but never landed a part. Handel’s ice cream and putting (Outsider Pictures) Yiddish — may need to be easily ignore the granddaughter he sees Previously, she auditioned for the French fries on her salad. go in the first place, or how he can so (JTA) — When the Argentine-Jewish amputated. Meanwhile, his on a staircase but has never met. Gail has role of the middle daughter, but There are other local connections family wants to put him into a retirement her father’s concentration camp number this time she was called in to try for to the production. Rosie Jo Neddy, old, he asked his grandfather if he was home, sell his house and divide up his tattooed on her arm to keep his memory the oldest daughter. who portrays Chava, was raised in Polish.filmmaker Pablo Solarz was 5 or 6 years things. alive, but even that does not move him “And it ended up being a much the area and performed in many On the phone recently, in heavily While cleaning out his closet, a maid to seek a rapprochement. The plot line local productions. The musical accented English, he described his discovers a suit that Bursztein, a tailor, raises too many unanswered questions my speed,” she said. “It ended up staging and choreography is by grandfather’s reaction. thankfullybetter fit for working me. It just out. seems I love more the Stas Kmiec, who previously was “He gave me a very dead face,” Solarz saved his life after the war. Without show so much.” Ballet Western Reserve’s artistic and slows the film. recalled. “My father said that [Polish] is tellingmade toanyone, fulfill Bursztein a pledge tobuys the a boyticket who to Solarz told JTA. Growing up, he learned The show, produced by From left to right are Raquel Nobile, Rosie Jo Neddy, director. Making the film changed his life, a very bad word, and I don’t want to [talk the National Yiddish Theatre Rachel Zatcoff, Stephanie Lynne Mason and Samantha Born and raised in Philadelphia, about] it with my grandfather again. My Bursztein is a humorously stubborn Paderewski and could not understand his Folksbiene and staged at the Hahn play the daughters in the National Yiddish Theatre Rachel is a Broadway actress and about Polish figures such as Chopin and grandfather never wanted to talk about curmudgeon,Europe to find yet him. strangers on his journey grandfather’s hatred of an entire nation. Museum of Jewish Heritage in New Folksbiene’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” (Victor classically trained soprano. She his life in Poland.” — it includes stops in Madrid and Paris “I thought my grandfather was crazy, York City, is being performed in Nechay/ProperPix) made her Broadway debut as Solarz’s grandfather didn’t spend — ignore his often nasty behavior to and that it was impossible for an entire Yiddish. It is directed by Tony and Christine Daaé in “The Phantom time in a Nazi concentration camp, but befriend and help him. It’s a tribute people to be anti-Semitic,” he said. Oscar winning actor Joel Grey. musical, Kessler added. of the Opera.” She recently reprised her he left his native Poland in the 1930s as to Sola’s nuanced performance: He But shooting scenes in contemporary Yiddish “is the language these The show is getting “an amazing role of Lili in the new jazz opera, “Dear conditions worsened for Jews. He settled somehow convinces those around him Lodz neighborhoods, including the characters would have been speaking response” from audiences, Kessler said. Erich” by Ted Rosenthal, in a staged in Buenos Aires and, over time, heard that there’s more to him than the surface ghetto where his grandfather once lived, in so it just hits in a very different way Originally scheduled to run until Aug. reading of the piece with New York stories from the local Jewish community bluster. There’s also his tearjerker story and seeing several graves with his last 26, it has been extended twice. Now, City Opera at the Clark Studio Theatre Volunteers from Turning Technologies and Phantom Hockey helped clean up Logan and a deeper way, I think,” Kessler said. and the occasional there’s talk of it being extended again and at Lincoln Center. Other recent credits Campus during the United Way’s Day of Caring “Everything lands a little deeper. It’s like news report about a visceral reaction when you’re hearing it. possibly being moved to Broadway. include Paquette in “Candide” with name deeply moved the filmmaker. His survivors who the ways that the Nazis were “able to kill This language doesn’t even seem foreign “I have no idea what will come after Anchorage Opera, and Alice in “The Secret research for the film included studying wanted to return to 11,000, 12,000 people in the same place or strange in any way, it just seems really “Fiddler” and how long this run of Garden” at Theatre Under the Stars. She their roots and thank in the same day, leave everything clean natural. Like this is what it should be.” “Fiddler” will go, but I’m trying to stay in holds a master of music degree in vocal Available for weddings, graduation parties, righteous gentiles and be able to do the same thing the next Screens by the stage provide the present moment and enjoy it. It’s so performance from Temple University day.” incredible,” she said. and a bachelor of music degree in vocal and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs who saved their lives. translations in Russian and English. That return Kessler has a lot of support when she performance from Rutgers University. Full service catering for brunches and narrative became Solarz said, “and it won’t be the last.” dinners. Kosher and non-kosher the genesis of “That wasn’t the first Holocaust,” This isn’t Kessler’s first time BY KRAVITZ Solarz’s “The Last Authorized caterer for the DD Davis Center, OPERA WESTERN RESERVE PRESENTS PUCCINI’S STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM the Jewish Community Center; Stambaugh Auditorium; festival favorite that Suit,” a Jewish film Tyler Historical Center; Temples El Emeth, Ohev Tzedek, and Rodef Sholom. opened Sept. 21 in NOVEMBER 16 New York and Sept. YOUNGSTOWN, OH 28 in Los Angeles MADAMA BUTTERFLY 3135 Belmont Avenue, Liberty Township • 330-759-7889 prior to a wider Poland Library • 330-757-2330 Manuel Angel Sola appears in a scene from “The Last Suit.” FOR TICKETS CALL 330-259-0555 • OPERAWESTERNRESERVE.ORG national release. (Outsider Pictures) (continued on next page) 18 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine October 2018 October 2018 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 19 News You Can Use Condolences Olga Elaine Tchoryk Goldich because of the whip-like movement of Mexico. After the quake, Cadena known as Grandma. It was the little Norma Malkoff (1929–2018) (1924–2018) A Year After Earthquake, Many the ground. distributed essential goods and medicine, things that she did for her grandchildren It is with great sadness Schwartz. The earthquake was accompanied and deployed experts who specialize in Olga Elaine that demonstrated her love, making sure that the family of Norma She was preceded in Jewish Organizations Still Have by a thick rumbling sound, but the most rescuing victims from toppled structures. Tchoryk Goldich they were fed, had the right shoes for Malkoff announces her death by her sister, Rita deafening of all noises was the tumbling of It quickly organized an international entered into basketball and football camps, watching passing on Sept. 14, 2018, Meyer, of New York. No Home the gigantic metal screen that decorated campaign to build temporary housing for eternal rest on scary movies with them, showing them after a brief illness. Norma was a member the building falling apart.” the synagogue’s facade. The facade fell on those who lost their homes in Oaxaca and the “right” way to do laundry and the By Alan Grabinsky Sept. 3, 2018. Norma, daughter of of Temple Rodef Sholom, Chmelnik was especially impressed top of a car, whose driver had the instinct Chiapas. She was “proper” way to fold a towel. As the only Rubin and Ida Meyer, was and for years was an that people were going into the building In the towns of Miguel Hidalgo, in the preceded in granddaughter, Jill and Olga shared a born in Pittsburgh on active volunteer and two- MEXICO CITY (JTA) -- This capital city despite the quake, which fell on the same coming out of the kosher supermarket state of Chiapas, and Jojutla, in the state death by her special bond with their love of shopping April 30, 1929. time president in the to flee. No one was killed, but a woman has yet to recover from last September’s day as one in 1985 that killed thousands was injured. She had to be hospitalized of Morelos, Cadena has built 46 houses parents, Anna and watching soap operas. Jill always She was a graduate of Temple Sisterhood. Over earthquake, which killed over 300 people and left Condesa completely destroyed. and a school. and Dymetro; made sure Olga’s hair was perfect, her Taylor Allderdice High the years, Norma was a and left many more homeless. In the Since the earthquake, the “We have never done anything like brothers Peter clothes stylish, and her supply of chips, School (Pittsburgh) and member of Bnai Brith, and eventually lost a finger. trendy Condesa neighborhood, once a congregation that met at Acapulco this,” Benjamin Laniado, the CEO of and Michael; sister Francois; and nephew sweets and fast food plentiful. a volunteer at Heritage predominantly Jewish area here, many 70 is dispersed and attending other Cadena told JTA in an interview, “but the Adam. The family wishes to thank Dr. Agnew to obtain a college degree, graduating Manor, and was a past chapter president buildings have been demolished and synagogues that are part of the earthquake has helped us gain visibility She leaves behind her brother, John for the care and support he provided fromwas the the first University in her family of Pittsburgh with a of Hadassah. She was a passionate and others are in a state of abandonment and Ashkenazi community, including and extend programs that will help build (Margaret; great-niece Victoria); sister- for Olga. They would also like to thank bachelor of arts in sociology. generous supporter of environmental disrepair. Agudat Ahim, Beth Itzaak and resiliency throughout the country.” in-law Monique (Peter); nieces Francie, the administrative and support staff at Norma was a loving wife, mother, issues, animal welfare, and many other Among the most affected structures Ramat Shalom. The rabbi — who I visited Miguel Hidalgo, a remote town Danielle, Patty, and Anita; nephews Peter Victoria House who were always there grandmother and friend. Her family charitable causes. is the cherished Nidje Israel Synagogue, now works at the Agudat Ahim of 2,000 located on the slope of an idyllic and Johnny; and loving great and great- with a smile, a kind word, and loving was her passion and delight. She will be The funeral was held at the Heritage known locally as “Acapulco 70” for its mountain range, as part of volunteer great-nieces and nephews. care. Olga thought of all her caregivers as deeply missed and her family will forever Manor Chapel on Tuesday, Sept. 18. street address. The massive building, used have found temporary homes. But work for Cadena. Immediately after the On Sept. 1, 1984, Olga acquired another another family, giving kisses and hugs to cherish her memory. synagogue — and the film festival by generations of Jews — including my others, like the Holocaust museum 2017 quake, as well as one that struck family when she married her husband everyone when she left the House on an Norma is survived by her husband of be made to Angels for Animals 4750 West great-grandparents, grandparents and and the kosher supermarket, have there about two weeks earlier, the state of 27 years, Ralph Goldich (deceased). excursion. 61 years, Dr. Abe Malkoff; her children, In lieu of flowers, contributions may father -- has suffered irreparable damage not. The Kashrut Department had promised up to $6,000 per person to Those family members she leaves A private graveside service conducted Rescuers work in the rubble after a magnitude Dan Malkoff (Tammy) of Columbus Arrangements were handled by the and most likely will be demolished. those whose houses had been destroyed, behind include daughters Judy (Richard) by Rabbi Joseph Schonberger at El Emeth 7.1 earthquake struck Mexico City, Sept. 19, 2017. and Susie Malkoff Schwartz (Aaron) of Shriver-Allison-Courtley-Weller-KingSouth Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406. But Acapulco 70 was much more nearby neighborhood of Lomas de yet the funds have not arrived. In the Rococi and Jacqueline (Michael) Norris; Cemetery was held on Sept. 6. Pittsburgh; and her grandchildren, Sarah Funeral Home in Youngstown. (Rafael S. Fabres/Getty Images) relocated to an office in the than a synagogue: It served as the Chapultepec, preserving its client meantime, the clay huts in this enclave grandchildren Richard (Nicki), Jill (Mike), A memorial Mass was celebrated at and Jason Malkoff, and Jessica and Ben surrogate headquarters of the Ashkenazi database. of poverty (reachable only by a long and Matthew (Sophie), Daniel (Cassie), and the Basilica and National Shrine of Our community, hosted a kosher supermarket, Since the catastrophe of 43 years winding dirt road a two-hour drive from Adam (Megan); and great-grandchildren Lady of Lebanon, 2759 N. Lipkey Road kindergarten and small Holocaust ago, a nationwide drill is held in the over 500 clients,” Silva told me, “some of Mexico City) are falling apart. Residents Luke, Caleb, Rosaline and Stella. She also in North Jackson, at 11 a.m. on Sept. 14. morning on that date both to honor the them“We a very provide big, like kashrut Jumex certification or Bimbo,” the for are worried that the next earthquake will leaves behind many close and loving the International Jewish Film Festival and dead and prepare for any earthquakes food conglomerates. The kindergarten be their last. friends. the service. themuseum. Ashkenazi Inside Documentationalso were the offices Center, of to come. During the simulation, Rabbi recently re-established itself in a new Two months after the earthquake, Olga always took her roles and Chorbishop Anthony Spinosa officiated with its thousands of books, photographs home — until a couple of months ago, the Cadena was among the few NGOs to obligations in life seriously. As an that donations in honor of Olga be made Windsor House and newspapers documenting 100 years children were being sent to the Jewish receive a badge of recognition from insurance/billing supervisor at St. to theIn lieu Basilica of flowers, and National the family Shrine requests of Our of Jewish life in Mexico City. Tuvia Krawchic, whose offices were on recreation center. Mexico’s president, Enrique Peña Nieto, Elizabeth’s Hospital for over 35 years, Lady of Lebanon. “I was downstairs at the supermarket andthe fourthhelp withfloor ofthe Acapulco “evacuation” 70, was of toldthe The documentation center was recognizing their labor during the and as the keeper of the family records, “Rest in peace our beautiful Olga, we A Tradition of Caring Since 1959 when it started to shake,” Enrique kindergarten.that he had to go down to the third floor preparing to move when the earthquake disaster. But there is still work to be done. Olga was the epitome of organization. love you.” Chmelnik, director of the Ashkenazi Two hours later, when the real quake hit. A new Jewish documentation center “In Third World countries like Mexico,” Olga was born in France and when Locally owned and operated, our homes provide Documentation Center, told me sitting struck, he knew what to do. Although -- extending beyond the Ashkenazi Laniado said, “civic society needs to go she arrived in this county, did not speak experience to celebrate more than 100 a word of English. The love and support Rita E. Rosen (1930–2018) professional, compassionate care to all those we serve. by the Syrian Jewish community in the started shaking, he turned around and years of Jewish immigration from of her two older brothers helped to make suburbaninside his neighborhoodnew temporary of office Tecamachalco. provided Krawchic was at the exit when the floor Syria, Turkey, the Balkans, Morocco, step in and fill in the void. “ the transition into her new country Rita E. Rosen, 88, formerly of With homes located across the Mahoning Valley, we “Up until today I still have this vivid image below. There he met with Ricardo Silva, Iraq and Eastern Europe — will open smoother for her. When her younger Jamestown, Pa. passed away Sept. 18, are dedicated to promoting independent living while of an old man – I don’t know who it was made his way to the children on the floor soon in the Roma neighborhood. brother was born, she helped to raise him 2018, at Heritage Manor in Youngstown, — standing outside, crying at the sight of Kashrut Department and could not move The collection will have a library and when he fell ill, sat by his bedside following an extended illness preserving dignity. who worked on the sixth floor in the with 16,000 books in Spanish, every waking moment. A graveside service was held on French, Hebrew, Hungarian, Yiddish, As a wife, the care of her “Ralphie” was Friday, Sept. 21 at Temple Beth Israel Ladino, English, Lithuanian, Polish her life. She made sure that his whites Cemetery with Rabbi Franklin W. Mueller and Russian, many of them rescued were white and his pants neatly pressed. D.D. of Congregation Rodef Sholom, of by the Allies during World War II. Olga was Ralph’s traveling companion. But the biggest transformation Arrangements were under the brought by the earthquake has to visit her native country France, and directionYoungstown, of officiating. the Sample-O’Donnell been in the Jewish humanitarian HawaiiEven though to pay he tribute hated to flying, his fellow she got sailors him Funeral Home. Contributions in Rita’s agency Cadena, which has gone at Pearl Harbor. They traveled to Ralph’s memory may be made to Club Pet ship reunions and escaped Youngstown Adoption, 20 Schaller Road, Transfer, and disaster relief to managing Rescuers from the Mexican-Jewish aid agency winters in south Florida every year. Pa. 16154. Friends and family may send www.WindsorHouseInc.com reconstructionfrom providing and first-response economic Cadena inspect damage in Mexico City following Olga never had children of her own, empowerment programs across the earthquake last year. (Courtesy of Cadena) but was very happy and proud to be com. 330.545.1550 condolences at www.sampleodonnellfh. 20 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine October 2018 October 2018 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 21 News You Can Use News You Can Use topics at the discussion, but she did 1939 Phone Book Could be Key claimants has received compensation. Supreme Court Justice Elena address what she described as a “danger” Youngstown Native from page 3 owners of thousands of assets, including Kleinwaks said he does not know how Washington, D.C., to find the names of the for the Supreme Court today. In the recent approximately half of those 2,613 many people are using his database to Unlocking Millions in Polish properties that Warsaw said it would to mount claims. He has reached out Kagan Says she had ‘a Very past, Kagan said, the court has been seen USC Shoah Foundation - The Institute as split between the left and right, with reopen to claims. personally to more than a dozen families for Visual History and Education is Holocaust Restitution Payments Poland, where 3.3 million Jews lived whose names he found, he said, and some Strange Jewish Upbringing’ one jurist in the middle. dedicated to making audio-visual “It prevents anybody from thinking By Cnaan Liphshiz before the Holocaust, is the only major of them have subsequently initiated By Josefin Dolsten interviews with survivors and other country in Europe that has not passed restitution work. that the court is on some team because witnesses of the Holocaust and other “It was 1973 and they’d never done WARSAW (JTA) -- In the small park may claim under a new restitution drive national legislation for the restitution None of the Sztykgold family’s assets the court just wasn’t acting as if it was genocides a compelling voice for NEW YORK (JTA) — Supreme Court such things, and it was this kind of behind the only synagogue in this city in Warsaw. of property unjustly seized from private -- there are over a dozen of them – have on any team,” she said of the previous education and action. The institute’s Justice Elena Kagan, appearing at a process of negotiation to try to get them to have survived World War II, Yoram It’s a high-tech tool only made possible owners by the Nazis or nationalized by been reopened for restitution. But the current collection of 55,000 eyewitness Jewish day school in Brooklyn, spoke to even get it into their heads that this Sztykgold looks around with a perplexed thanks to the recent discovery of an the communist regime, according to the Sztykgold family is already doing the got what they wanted and sometimes testimonies contained within its visual about her Jewish background and how was a possibility, and it was sort of a configuration. “Sometimes some people expression. unpublished phone book from 1939. WJRO. Instead of passing legislation, other people got what they wanted.” history archive preserves history as told her family jumped from synagogue An 82-year-old retired architect, The World Jewish Restitution Polish authorities and courts handle building a family tree, proving they The Senate Judiciary Committee is by the people who lived it, and lived to synagogue. Sztykgold immigrated to Israel after Organization, or WJRO, set up the restitution claims on a per-case basis. arefootwork the only -- locating heirs and birth many certificates, other holding hearings on the nomination of through it. Housed at the University of “I had a very strange Jewish surviving the Holocaust in Poland. He database in December 2016. It allowed Dozens of such cases have been bureaucratic chores -- so that when their Brett Kavanaugh to the seat recently Southern California, within the Dana and upbringing actually,” Kagan, 58, tries in vain to recognize something from resolved in recent years. Several Polish assets are reopened, they would have a vacated by the swing voting Anthony David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts told journalist Dahlia Lithwick, what used to be his childhood home. property attorneys told JTA that there hope of making the six-month deadline. Kennedy. Kavanaugh would be President and Sciences, the institute works with who moderated the Wednesday “It’s no use,” he says after a while. “To ina relativeWarsaw of before Sztykgold the war, to get when the they first is no way of knowing how many of the Gideon Taylor, WJRO’s chair of Donald Trump’s second appointment to partners around the world to advance evening conversation. “You would me this could be anywhere.” headeddefinitive a real-estatelist of the assets empire. the family had claims are by Jews. operations, said it was “a very positive the court and represent an expected 5-4 scholarship and research, to provide think Lincoln Square Synagogue, Sztykgold’s unfamiliarity with the part The database allows users to check As it carries out its controversial new step” by Polish authorities to purchase conservative majority. resources and online tools for educators, she comes from a Modern Orthodox of Grzybowska Street where he spent his whether their family owned any of the restitution drive announced in 2016, and make available online the 1939 Kagan, who is part of the court’s and to disseminate the testimonies for family. Actually my family didn’t earliest years is not due to any memory 2,613 properties that the City of Warsaw Warsaw periodically releases a few dozen registry. liberal wing, worried about a court being educational purposes. Steven Spielberg really know what it was.” loss. Like most of Warsaw, his parents’ said that year it would reopen for addresses of properties from its list that “But Poland has to now follow through seen as merely political, especially in the founded USC Shoah Foundation in Though Kagan had her bat apartment building was completely restitution claims. had been claimed during communism but and make that information actionable for big cases that “people care about.” 1994 following his experience meeting mitzvah at that Modern Orthodox Elena Kagan, left, speaking with journalist Dahlia bombed out during the war and leveled, Especially in Sztykgold’s case, the whose status has never been resolved. heirs, instead of introducing procedure “I do think it’s a dangerous thing,” survivors during production of the Oscar- synagogue on Manhattan’s Upper Lithwick at the Hannah Senesh Community Day she said, if “it really does seem like the along with the rest of the street. His database had “a huge role,” he said, The city does not release owners’ names, West Side, she did not grow up in School in Brooklyn, Sept. 12. (Matthew Sussman divisions follow ineluctably from political former home is now a placid park that is because the only adult from his family although it presumably has at least some properties,” he said. of them from stalled restitution claims thatUnlike make her it husband, more difficult Liora toSztykgold, reclaim a strictly observant household, the for Hannah Senesh Community Day School) divisions and one side is winning.” winning film Schindler’s List. a favorite hangout for mothers pushing who survived the genocide was his associate justice told an audience baby carriages and pensioners his age. mother, who “had only partial knowledge 77, can’t even use the WJRO database of about 280 at the Hannah Senesh disappointment because I didn’t get to The dramatic changes in Warsaw’s of what her family owned." of this practice say it deprives claimants Community Day School. do all the stuff my brother had done,” she landscape have bedeviled efforts for “Bits and pieces, really,” Sztykgold offiled crucial for each information of the 2,613 necessaryassets. Critics to any assets that are being reopened for Kagan said her mother grew up in “an said. decades to obtain restitution for privately told JTA on Monday during a restitution- gain compensation. Advocates say it is restitution.to find out An whether orphan herwho parents was left had in extremely, extremely religious family,” In the end, Kagan had a bat mitzvah owned properties like Sztykgold’s related visit to his place of birth. designed to minimize fraud. the care of a Catholic convent, she knows but had abandoned many aspects of ceremony on Friday evening rather Churchill Commons During the visit, Sztykgold also Once a property is reopened for neither her birth name nor her date of Jewish observance by the time she had than the typical Saturday morning, and survivors like him to identify assets that got a rare chance to examine the restitution, claimants have six months to birth. children. chanted from the Book of Ruth instead of maychildhood have belonged home, making to their it families. difficult for key that led to the groundbreaking “It’s not about money,” said Liora, “[We] kept a kosher home so that the haftarah and Torah portions. But for many restitution claimants short period of time, according to WJRO. who has two children with Yoram. “Of my grandparents would eat there, but “It was a little bit not exactly what Make every day Locally owned in the capital, identifying assets will a phone book of sorts from 1939. It was Butfile afor second people claim. like ItSztykgold, is an unreasonably who don’t course, we’d like to leave more to the database: a yellowing proofing copy of even know which addresses their families grandchildren. It’s about achieving a otherwise we were the kind of Jews I wanted,” she said. “But I have to say taste better and operated become easier thanks to a recent never published because the directory who kept a kosher home and then went that they came a super long way even breakthrough with an unlikely source: was being prepared when the Germans used to own, the entire 2016 process is measure of justice.” out and ordered shrimp at the Chinese to do that in those days at that sort of invaded Poland. irrelevant. Poland has returned communally restaurant,” the jurist recalled. synagogue, so I give them a lot of kudos searchable database. Users need only Crucially, the phone book, or Or, at least, it used to be until Kleinwaks owned properties worth many millions Before Lincoln Square, the family for that.” typethe establishmentin the name of their of a family first-of-its-kind to obtain registry, contained information that “matched addresses announced in 2016 of dollars to Jewish and Christian were members of B’nai Jeshurun, which At the day school event, Kagan noted Great Food a complete overview of all the assets they allowed genealogist Logan Kleinwaks of with the names of the owners” who are organizations, among others. But it belonged to the Conservative movement that she is one of three Jewish justices Fruit Trays Tableware indicated in the 1939 registry, he said. has resisted calls to pass legislation on Today, the copy is kept in the vaults privately owned properties. now sitting on the Supreme Court (Ruth Rolls, Cakes & Pastries Cards and Congregation Rodeph Sholom, a Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer are of the Central Military Library, which in In Warsaw, attempts to achieve justice Reform(today thesynagogue. congregation is unaffiliated) the others). Some thought that President Meat, Vegetable & Relish Trays . Decorations 2014 bought it for about $3,000 from on restitution are complicated, messy “My mother’s view was that everything Barack Obama would not nominate Wing-Dings Thank Yous a book collector at an auction. The library and feature many non-Jewish claimants. depended on how good the rabbi was, Kagan in 2010 because she would be the Fried Chicken Manischewitz & Mogen David then scanned the book and published About half of the 2,613 assets on and she would go from synagogue to third Jewish justice on a nine-member Beverages Kosher Wines the scans online. Kleinwaks, who had the list being reopened were probably court, she said. heard about the auction and was eagerly owned by non-Jewish Poles, according to she liked,” Kagan said. “As far as I know it never came up in Manischewitz, Mother’s, Streitz, Rokeach, Joyva Kosher Products awaiting access to the book’s content, then Kleinwaks. synagogueKagan said to synagogue she “loved” to find attending a rabbi the decision-making process that he used software he developed to build an But “there is a general unwillingness to Hebrew school at Lincoln Square, but hit used, and it really never came up as I See our expanded Kosher section owners’ database from the phone book, touch the issue,” according to Konstanty a snag when she realized the synagogue, went through the process that leads to matching it with the 2,613 addresses. Gebert, a Jewish journalist for the Gazeta then led by Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, had 4700 BELMONT AVENUE So far, the City of Warsaw has reopened Wyborcza daily. This is largely because of not allowed a girl to have a bat mitzvah that’s kind of a great thing,” Kagan said. only about 300 of the restitution claims corruption scandals plaguing it, he said. ceremony. confirmation,The jurist somostly I think skirted it’s something political (330) 759-9502 from the list of 2,613, and not one of the

22 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine October 2018 October 2018 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 23 News You Can Use New Torah Scroll Symbolizes If you enjoy our Annual Interfaith Tea, you can’t Liberal Jewish Revival in Czech miss this autumn happening! Republic st By Margarita Gokun Silver Judaism, or EUPJ. Earlier this year, Join us for the 1 Annual Goldstein brought it to Prague as a gift for ZLU, the Jewish Liberal Union. PRAGUE (JTA) -- A new Torah scroll was ZLU’s new Torah scroll was FALL FESTIVAL used in this historic city by one of its two welcomed April 28 at a ceremony at Reform Jewish congregations to welcome the Spanish Synagogue here, where Of the High Holidays and the series of solemn and joyous celebrations that conclude in over 50 years in the country of with, what else, Simchat Torah -- the itsthe origin.scroll wasThe readcrowd for gathered the first in time its INTERFAITH rejoicing of the Torah. sanctuary hailed from over 25 countries, But it’s really not a new scroll at all. WOMEN Originally a Czech scroll, the Torah has conference in the Czech Republic. They spent the last several decades all participants of the EUPJ’s first-ever TUESDAY, OCT. 16 Join us for an evening at a Reform synagogue in 6pm-8pm London. How it got there of food, friendship, -- and how it made its way Lariccia Family and fun as we back to Prague -- points to Community Center the continuing rebuilding celebrate our of Jewish life in the Czech Boardman Township diversity and unity Republic and the revival of Park traditions and culture that were lost in the Holocaust and under communism. It’s unclear how and when the scroll made its way to the Hendon Reform Synagogue in the British capital. It wasn’t part of the Memorial Scrolls Trust, a A view from inside Prague’s Spanish Synagogue. Czech scrolls collection sold (Margarita Gokun Silver) to Westminster Synagogue “Before the war we had 350,000 Jews University of Potsdam in Germany. Maxa by the Czech communist government in came for shacharit – a service that now [in the whole of Czechoslovakia] and in accepted an appointment to become the 1964. Instead, it was given to Hendon’s is a rarity in the building, which before [the territory of] today’s Czech Republic next Reform rabbi of the Czech Republic rabbi at the time, Arthur Katz, by a World War II was home to a thriving 120,000,” Kraus said. “From the numbers when he is ordained. congregant in tribute to Katz’s heritage. Reform Jewish congregation and today you see the magnitude of the catastrophe “One of my key missions is to make Born in Prague and educated at a yeshiva functions as a museum and event space. here.” sure that this kind of heritage will, in in eastern Czechoslovakia, Katz served a There were so many worshippers for Of all European countries, with the the end, be positive -- more than just community in Sobeslav when the Nazis the service that the synagogue’s wooden exception of Germany, the Holocaust mourning the past but also looking to the invaded. He narrowly escaped to England pews – downstairs and upstairs – had to lasted the longest in the Czech Republic. future,” he said. in 1939. be augmented with folding chairs. It began with the Munich agreement Building strong, active communities After the Hendon Synagogue of 1938 when Nazi Germany annexed is part of that future. Today there are 10 merged with the nearby Edgware there were probably about 470 people the Sudetenland of Czechoslovakia and congregations in the Czech Republic. For Reform Synagogue, the newly formed there,”“I had said to getJonathan the fire chief’sWootliff, approval; EUPJ’s ended several months after V-E Day -- ZLU, as well as other Progressive Jews in congregation realized that there wasn’t Executive Board member for the Czech the Czech Republic, the scroll’s return is enough space for all the scrolls. So Republic. “There’s never been that many liberated following a typhoid epidemic. highly symbolic. Hendon’s current rabbi – Stephen Katz, people in that synagogue since before the Theonly memory after the of Terezin what camphappened was to finally the “The Torah scroll is a great recognition son of Arthur Katz – contacted Rabbi war – the largest number for a service in Czech Jews during the Holocaust has and honor for us; it’s a new heart of our Andrew Goldstein, rabbi emeritus of the living memory.” congregation,” Fendrych told JTA via Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue According to Tomas Kraus, the modern Czech Jewry. email. “Our dream is to have standard in outerborough London. Goldstein said executive director of the Federation a strong“The Shoah influence [plays] ona big the role identity in the self- of Jewish life again – we are working to the younger Katz wanted it to go to the of Jewish Communities in the Czech reach here in the near future a more Czech Republic. The scroll was donated Republic, there are about 15,000 people said David Maxa, a rabbinical student democratic, pluralistic Jewish life for our to the European Union for Progressive with a Jewish background in the country. atdefinition the Abraham of what Geigerit means College to be Jewish,” of the children.”

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