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PAGE 2 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 Social Services Walk-In Support Group Last February, Rabba Kaya Stern- yet! Zoom has enabled so many of us we move from topic to topic, always Kaufman (of Temple Israel Portsmouth) Elyse Hyman to connect while we were quarantined. being aware of the mind, body, soul and I were speaking about the possibility We “visit” with our families, old and connection—mindfulness, forgiveness, of starting a walk-in support group — new friends, our clergy, as well as our cherished memories, the power of not a therapy group, but more of a sup- Executive physician tele-visits, etc. Also let’s not words, reassessing and embracing port group for individuals in the Ports- Director minimize the endless variety of mov- each day. Sometimes we are nostalgic, mouth community. We were all experi- ies, documentaries, and activities that or we might even share recipes for hol- encing the effects of COVID-19, loneli- provide a welcomed escape from the idays that bring us closer to our pre- ness, and isolation. I thought this was a We are strengthened as we learn from constantly overwhelming news shows. cious recollections of our lives. Covid great idea that could be a tremendous one another's collective experience, There are so many ways that we has provided us with a chance to reset, source of support for the community. laugh and sigh together, celebrate and have changed over this past year and a to learn from our past as well as role Temple Israel in Portsmouth took the support our tomorrows. half… but that is an idea for another modeling for the younger generation lead, publicized the program, and in time—maybe a time when we might and lots more. March, a small group came together via Laura Durant, the clinical social work- enjoy building a column, together, The needs of the group guide the Zoom. The description below was publi- er who facilitates the group, also shared sharing our experiences, anecdotes or path. There is no set agenda. The cized throughout the community: her feelings with us, as printed below: fun stories including ways we’ve group grows stronger and closer as we It is my pleasure to take this oppor- changed and things we’ve learned… receive insight and inspiration from The Joyful Blessing of Time tunity to share a glimpse of our group like wearing yoga pants with a lovely one another. Join us. We welcome This discussion group will be a safe with you. I am honored to facilitate blouse or a button-down shirt! newcomers seeking support and possi- supportive place to share our experi- Joyful Blessings of Time with Temple Speaking of sharing, the group is bly some new friends. ences, concerns, thoughts, and feelings Israel of Portsmouth, and to be a part ongoing, exploring ways to find joy The group has been meeting since about this time in our lives. We will of such a warm and caring congrega- and maintain balance while we adjust March and have come to enjoy the topic recognize and celebrate our triumphs, tion that Zoom has brought together. to the challenges of our time, a true of the week as well as the opportunity to acknowledging the strength and resil- I reside in Florida. Our group began support group. It’s so important to be together. If you or someone you know ience each of us has developed over on 3/7/21 during the height of the know we have each other and are not would like to join this group, or to help time. With this awareness we can bet- pandemic. It’s extraordinary to feel alone. We share suggestions for cop- us organize a new group in a different ter face the inevitable natural changes the closeness that has developed when ing in this rapidly changing environ- part of the state, please be in touch with to come, both physical and emotional. you realize we haven’t met in person ment. By listening to one another as the Federation office. The Year Past, and the Year Ahead The fiscal year that has just completed combined with the development of a new any business. Without it, you cannot op- was quite challenging, to say the least. The Ken Litvack relationship with our inspiring second erate." And well, the same thing applies board and staff worked miracles to make sister city, Halutza. Bertha and I hope to to nonprofits: without it, we cannot oper- sure our programs and fundraising con- visit both of these wonderful cities in this ate. The campaign committee was co- tinued without interruption. However, JFNH coming winter. chaired by Judith Jolton, Tracy Rich- amidst the struggles of a pandemic year, Board Chair This past year, of course, has seen mond, and myself, and included Pat Ka- the Federation has not only persevered, some troubling events. I am sure you are lik, David Goldstone, and Jay Madnick. but seen great successes and triumphs, all aware of the rise in antisemitism The committee did an amazing job, ex- from the rekindling of old relationships to done on behalf of the Federation. It will throughout the country, and even right ceeding their goal by almost $100,000, as the fostering of new ones. Looking back not be forgotten. here in NH. On a positive note, Dina well as bringing in 72 new donors. A very on the past year, and ahead at the next, it’s Looking back on the last year, there Chaitowitz has been working diligently special thanks to Jay, who coordinated great to see how all of us, together, have are many other people and committees on not only bringing more awareness to our amazing virtual Super Sunday. continued building a better and stronger we must recognize, as well. First off, these incidents, but also taking action All of the committees we have, includ- Jewish New Hampshire. thank you to Pat Kalik and Ross Fish- against them. Right now, we are in the ing the ones I haven’t had time to men- As always, this is a time of change, and bein, the co-chairs of our film festival. middle of forming a Holocaust Survivor tion, did a spectacular job this past year, the first thing I want to do here is wel- There is no way to overemphasize the Committee, which you will hear much and deserve all the credit in the world. come our new board members. In that untold hours that was poured into the more about shortly. Thank you, all of you, for your hard regard — everyone, please welcome Jen film festival this past year, and the end The Social Service Committee proved work. And an especially huge thank you Fox, Roberta Gordenstein, Carol Press- result produced fabulous films, record invaluable to so many this past year. Da- must go to Allyson Guertin, whose direc- man and Amy Lester, as our newest addi- attendance, and very successful finan- vid Goldstone—our new vice chair— tion, coordination, and assistance has tions. All of you are worthy additions to cial results. along with Mel Spier and Kerry Hanson been the key component that made all of the board, and I am truly looking for- We also need to say thank you to the worked diligently toward helping people these programs possible. ward to working with you to build on the Israel Engagement committee, chaired by in need, and the board was able to allo- Winston Churchill once said, “It is successes of the Federation. Evelyn Miller and co-chaired by Linda cate additional funding for this very im- more agreeable to have the power to give, Of course, as some are only joining us Gerson, which was able to bring us many portant committee. This is the core of than to receive.” And I hope each of you now, others are taking their leave. And exciting programs with the help and cre- who we are, and what we’re about: help- find the power to give—and know that on that note, a huge thank you goes to ativity of our Shlicha, Avia, who is now ing people in need. what you receive, in return, is the knowl- our departing members: Jay Madnick, back in Israel. One of the highlights from And that leads me to the committee of edge that you are doing something that Judith Jolton, Elsa Conrad, and Ross this committee, this past year, has been all committees — our campaign commit- will help our Jewish community in NH Fishbein. All of you, thank you so much the rekindling of the relationship with tee. You know, I had an economics teach- create more programming, more aware- your service, and all that each of you as our original sister city, Hof HaCarmel, er who once said, “Money is the blood of ness, and a future we will all be proud of.

Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 3 Allyson Guertin: The New Job Available: Director of the Jewish Federation JFNH Program Coordinator Part Time 25 hours/week • Create bi-weekly JFNH community e- of New Hampshire Blasts nity school, became a Bat Mitzvah at Job Responsibilities • Build relationships with local syna- By Ken Litvack Temple Israel in Manchester, and taught Summary: Reporting to the Director, gogues and Jewish agencies The Board of Directors is happy to an- at the Jewish Federation Preschool. Most the Program Coordinator has primary • Support all Federation special events nounce that Allyson Guertin will assume recently, Allyson has worked as the Di- responsibility for developing and imple- • Accept other duties and special pro- the position as Director of rector of Outreach and En- menting the PJ Library and PJ Our Way grams as assigned the Jewish Federation of gagement for the last four program and Seniors Forever Young Pro- It is understood that the above duties New Hampshire beginning years, running our PJ Li- gram as well as to think creatively about and responsibilities are subject to change September 6th. brary, providing program- ways to engage teens and young adults. and are not intended to be 100% inclu- I am sure Allyson needs no ming for our Seniors Forever Additional responsibilities include assist- sive of all that will be expected to execute introduction: she has been Young program, supervising ing with additional Federation program- the position successfully. the eyes and ears of the Fed- our Shlichut, and so much ming that occurs throughout the year. eration for many years. In my more. This is a hands-on position with the goal Required Qualifications few years on the board, I We are looking forward to of increasing connections and participa- • Prior experience in a related field pre- have never worked with any- keeping the community in- tion in Jewish life to all members of the ferred one with such dedication and formed of new roles and po- community including interfaith families • Strong networking skills and an entre- commitment to an organiza- Allyson Guertin sitions within the Federa- and those unaffiliated with a synagogue. preneurial spirit tion. Allyson, who grew up in tion. I hope you will give the The ideal candidate will be dynamic, • Experience planning and marketing Manchester, has been involved with the staff your cooperation, support, assis- high-energy, creative, organized, and be programs Federation and the NH Jewish commu- tance, and patience in order for them to able to act as a community organizer • Creativity and vision nity since she was a child. She has spent transition into their new and expanded while possessing an unequivocal level of • Understanding of Jewish values, holi- time as a student at the Jewish commu- responsibilities. diplomacy and discretion. days, traditions, and culture • Demonstrable ability to collaborate both Essential Responsibilities: inside and outside the organization • Work with Federation staff, committee members and volunteers to develop Required Attributes and Competencies and increase the overall engagement • Proven ability to manage volunteer DISCLAIMER: Events are submitted weeks Sunday, September 19 with our PJ Library and senior com- committees in advance of publication, and are subject to NH Shaliach Ra’anan de-Haas Presents his munities • Demonstrated ability to coordinate change, particularly during the pandemic. Israeli Story • Manage all committees related to the and facilitate events in an effective and For information on format changes, re- 7PM, Zoom PJ Library and Seniors Forever Young. efficient manner scheduling, and so on, please contact the Meet the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire’s • Execute event development, planning, • Strong interpersonal skills and demon- event’s host. new Shaliach and learn a little about his marketing, and coordination strated ability to work as a team member background. Time at the end for Q&A • Manage the PJ Library and JFNH • Outstanding verbal and written skills Look for Zoom registration link on Facebook and To submit Calendar items JFNH e-Blasts Young Families Connection Facebook and the ability to speak and present to for the print and online JFNH Calendar pages the public and E-News, go to Monday September 20 • Develop and implement a year-round • Strong social media skills https://jewishnh.org/community-calendar, Erev Sukkot Potluck at the Strawberry calendar for engagement programs for Must be willing to work Sundays and click the red "Suggest an Event" button, Banke Sukkah the Federation’s PJ Library and Se- travel throughout New Hampshire to then fill in the form with 6pm – 8pm, Strawberry Banke, Portsmouth niors Forever Young provide programming. your event information. Please join Temple Israel Portsmouth and Chavurah • Serve as primary contact between Fed- Pisacataqua at the sukkah outside the Shapiro eration and National PJ Library repre- Resume House at Strawberry Banke for a potluck picnic. Sunday September 19 For more information contact Heather Tomlinson sentatives Interested candidates should submit Southern NH Jewish Men’s Club “The 603-436-5301 [email protected] or • Manage Grinspoon Foundation re- their cover letter and resume to allyson. Business of Baseball: Building Polar Park” http://www.templeisraelnh.org porting and Grant process [email protected] 9:30AM – 11:30AM, Zoom Saturday September 25 Matt Levine, Senior VP of the Worcester Red Sox will discuss how Polar Park has become the first Lulav Parade and Picnic Lunch with TIP at professional sports venue to provide autonomous Spiller Farm Help Wanted! check out for concessions. The fans just download 10am -1pm, Spiller Farm, Wells, Maine the app, grab whatever they want and go their Bring your lulav and etrog to this family-friendly, Do you live in Keene, Laconia,Bethlehem, Hanover, seats. The app automatically knows what they outdoor Sukkot celebration! Hosted by Temple Israel have taken and handles the payment. The WooSox Portsmouth and the Spiller Farm. or another NH community and want to help produce market at Polar Park features among its menu For more information contact Heather Tomlinson the Jewish Reporter? items, Hebrew National Hot Dogs and other foods 603-436-5301 [email protected] or provided by the Butcherie. Learn about the latest http://www.templeisraelnh.org technologies implemented at Polar Park and How We are looking for people all over the state who are interested they have helped the Worcester Red Sox learn See what’s happening in writing about their local Jewish community. more about their customers and create an improved fan experience. in the community at To get involved, contact [email protected] For more information contact Paul Moverman www.jewishnh.org [email protected] or http://snhjmc.org

PAGE 4 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 Greetings! Shalom! My name is Ra’anan de Haas and I’m your new Shaliach (the mascu- line form of Shlicha). I’m really excited Ra’anan de Haas to be writing this first of many articles to help and bring a little bit of my Is- JFNH Shaliach raeli experience to your doorstep. First of all, I have to take the oppor- tunity to thank Avia again. The two weeks of overlap we had together really family to have a fancy meal, but we gave me a soft landing and I was able to wouldn’t necessarily do things “by the learn so much from her. It was very ap- book.” That being said, by growing up preciated, and I now realize the big in Israel, I was also surrounded by the shoes I need to fill. more traditional aspect of the holidays. The past few weeks, driving around Everything was closed on Rosh Hasha- the state for our “Shalom Shalom” tour na and there were honey-dipped apples was amazing, I got to meet many of the and pomegranates galore. No one drove amazing people of the community and on Yom Kippur, and even the VOD TV the beautiful state that I now officially services were suspended. Just by walking call home. Over the next few months, I around, you saw Sukkot everywhere you out with my “lecture menu.” I’d love for will be traveling statewide to experience looked. That said, I believe that having you to invite me to speak at your gather- services, Shabbat dinners and holidays. the opportunity to choose how much of ings—follow updates regarding registra- I’m looking forward to meeting as many the holidays I want to celebrate, it will tion. All in all I’m really excited for this people as possible. actually pull me in closer and give me amazing journey I just started and I’m Speaking of holidays, something I’m the opportunity to start my own tradi- sure that by the end of it I will learn looking forward to experiencing is the tions. I'm very glad the Jewish Commu- from you as much as I'll be able to teach High Holidays outside of Israel. I grew nity of New Hampshire will take part in you. up in a secular household where the hol- my experience. Shana Tova VeMetuka (wishing you a idays were an excuse to get together as a In the next few weeks I’ll be coming good, sweet year).

    


   


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Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 5 Celebrating and supporting the JFNH’s Shlichut Program On Sunday, August 8th the community Avia’s work impacted people and listened gathered together in a beautiful backyard as Ra’anan spent 20 minutes discussing a in Stratham, NH to celebrate and support potential trip to Israel a family was think- the Jewish Federation of New Hamp- ing of taking in honor of their sons Bar shire’s Shlichut Program. Mitzvah next year. Five years ago the Jewish Federation of This is a one-of-a-kind program and your New Hampshire made the decision to bring uals for coffee to discuss various topics, support helps us continue to provide this back the Shlichut program after a seven- create engaging programming like whisky important work to our NH community. If year pause. For our small Federation to in- tastings and cooking programs, they travel you were unable to attend our Shlichut Cel- vest $60,000/year into one program was not the state to deliver hands on materials to ebration we ask that you consider making a a decision taken lightly. But we understood anyone interested, (and this was just this donation towards this impactful program. the best way to share Israel with NH is first- past year during a pandemic!) along with hand – for children and adults to meet, in- so many other virtual offerings this year. teract, learn and build relationships. They work to create relationships not only Each Shlichim who arrives here works with themselves but with Israel. Together to share Israel with our NH community. over two weeks Avia and Ra’anan traveled Every Shlichim visits every Hebrew the state stopping to visit community School three times throughout the year members at some of our synagogues. Dur- (that’s 12 Hebrew Schools three times a ing this time members from our commu- year!), they speak at Brotherhood and Sis- nity shared stories of past shlichim and terhood events, are excited to be guests at the relationships they have with them after synagogues across our state, meet individ- all these years. We heard firsthand how

Shalom/Shalom Drive-Thru Avia and Ra’anan had a wonderful time last month traveling the state for several Shalom/Shalom Drive-Thru events. Avia was able to say goodbye while Ra’anan was able to say hello to our wonderful community. Lehitraot Avia, we know you will do amazing things!

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PAGE 6 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 COVID, Delta, and the High Holy Days As I write these words, the Delta vari- Rabbi in the House • As I mentioned above, p’kuach nefesh, • L’maala v’lamata, it’s up and down – ant of COVID is making its way across saving a life – This is paramount. For We are all feeling the emotional roller our globe and nation, raising the previ- most people, p’kuach nefesh has coaster. Our hopes were high just a ously low new infections rates, and in- meant getting vaccinated. Others have few weeks ago when the new infec- fecting both vaccinated and unvaccinat- Rabbi Robin Nafshi held off for reasons they feel are tions were low, and we seemed to be ed. Yes, the unvaccinated are a much Temple Beth Jacob equally lifesaving. headed in the right direction. This is higher risk of getting infected and get- • Kol yisrael arevim zeh bazeh, all Israel hard, really hard. September is 18 ting seriously ill than are the vaccinated, is responsible for one another – These months since we entered lockdown in but this is one variant that has “broken decisions are made with the best inter- March of 2020. We never expected it through.” And for those who are immu- putting p’kuach nefesh, the Jewish value ests of the entire community in mind. to last this long. We must acknowl- nosuppressed or have underlying health of saving a life, first. You may feel that your suggestions edge this and continue to mourn our issues, being vaccinated may not offer Beyond these practicalities lie the emo- aren’t being considered. Our syna- losses. the level of protection for which one tional and spiritual challenges of facing gogue leaders are doing the best they • Gam zeh ya-avor, this too shall pass – would hope. another year of High Holy Day worship can at any given moment with the in- Perhaps not as quickly as we had Thus, as we approach the High Holy effected by COVID. Some communities formation they have. They need your wanted, but in time we will resume Days, many communities are facing the will be limiting in-person worship to support. worshipping together, unmasked, so- dilemma that we encountered more than those who show proof of full vaccina- • Zachor et asher asah l’cha amaleik, re- cially close, with onegs and kiddushes. a year ago: live, virtual (whatever the tion, or requiring masks, or both. Others member what Amalek did to you – I don’t know when, but a Jew must platform), or a combination of both? I will forego in-person worship completely The annual reminder in Torah (Deu- live with hope and the knowledge that am a Reform rabbi, and thus the issues in favor of live stream, or Zoom. teronomy 25:17) to protect the weak better days are coming. connected to electronic use on the cha- However we will experience the High and vulnerable, as Amalek had at- May 5782 bring us—and our entire gim are not obstacles for us. But I know Holy Days this year, let’s remember a tacked the Israelite stragglers during world—peace, wholeness, good health, they are for my traditionally observant few things: the wanderings in the wilderness. and healing. colleagues and friends, and my heart goes out to them and their communities, knowing that the choice is made for them, and that they may be putting A gift from the Sign up your children ages 6 months themselves and others at risk. I pray for Jewish Federation of New Hampshire through 11 years old and enjoy those communities that their masks are the gift of Jewish children’s books strong, their distances from one another and resources delivered to your minimize the risks, that their singing is sweet and soft, and the weather cooper- home each month. Explore Jewish ates with outdoor services. For those of heritage and culture through us in communities where the use of elec- PJ Library’s high-quality stories tronics is acceptable (or turning on and about Jewish values, traditions, off live stream may be done automati- cally, or before and after the holidays and heritage. begin), may we decide wisely, always Through the program your family will be enriched by experiencing the joys of Jewish life.

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PAGE 8 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 Temple Adath Yeshurun The Sweetness of “Hinei Mah Religious School Tov” Aspirations from magazines (remember those?). Our education program is proud of (grades 8-10). Classes are bi-monthly for By Stacy Garnick, Education Director These paper people are becoming minia- our intimate, friendly, and warm environ- our Nitznutzim K’tanim (Hebrew for Temple Adath Yeshurun ment. Our curriculum is relevant and re- Little Sparks) Family Program; weekly ture collages on cardboard letters, form- latable to our students and families. for our K-2, and twice weekly for grades Hinei mah tov uma na’im; shevet achim ing the inspirational words above. • Small class sizes 3-7. For more information, call the syna- gam yachad. A bulletin board can be both decora- • Warm, engaging, experienced, and en- gogue office at 603-669-5650 or e-mail How good and pleasant it is for broth- tive and interactive. It’s been cathartic thusiastic staff our Education Director, Stacy Garnick: ers & sisters to be together! working on art to illustrate how excited • Enrichment and holiday events [email protected] I love the Jewish musical duo Nefesh we are to be together again in our holy • Art & Jewish Music Temple Adath Yeshurun - 152 Prospect Mountain. I have watched their You- space. Giant paper bon-bons represent the • Prayer-based Hebrew curriculum Street, Manchester, NH 03104 - A proud Tube video “Brothers and Sisters,” which sweetness of togetherness and of our new Students Pre-K through CHAI School member of the Union for Reform Judaism is their rendition of “Hinei Mah Tov” year. People will be invited to add their what seems like a gazillion times. The ex- hopes and aspirations for our time togeth- cerpts that I love and resonate with me er; what they are looking most forward to. most, especially lately: Not only for those of us at Temple National Jewish Committee Adath Yeshurun, but for people every- “We come from a tale told long ago where, the excitement stems from the op- on Girl Scouting Passed on by the waves and the wind timism, the hope, and the expectation We’ve made it this far together you know that in September we could be together; As we begin the new school year, http://www.njcgs.org/. There are also Come brothers and sisters lets sing! smiling and playing, praying, teaching many girls are registering or reregister- other materials available there that you and learning, simply holding the blessing ing as Girl Scouts. (See https://www. can download or order, such as a guide Hinei mah tov uma na’im of seeing each other panim l’panim, face girlscoutsgwm.org/ for more informa- to camping with Jewish Girls and a 10- Shevet achim gam yachad to face. tion.) Do you know that there is the Na- year calendar of Jewish Holidays to Our classes span the ages and stages tional Jewish Committee on Girl Scout- help with planning for Girl Scout activi- Our mothers and fathers who’ve weathered from pre-K children and their families, up ing (NJCGS)? Perhaps your daughter ties. Isabel Danforth idanforth@gmail. The storms into high school. M.A.N.T.Y., the Reform would be interested in pursuing activi- com is the liaison for our local council, Grew strong in the trials of their times movement’s high school youth group is ties that are aimed at Jewish Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the Green and White So we brothers and sisters, ledor vador planning another fun, relatable and rele- There are awards for Girl Scouts in the Mountains. Feel free to contact her with Carry on with this song in our lives” vant year of programming. This autumn Jewish community that can be seen at any questions. we are launching our new Chai School for It is a combination of the classic and post B’nai Mitzvah kids. Our curricula is Nefesh Mountain’s newer lyrics that in- interactive, modern, and designed to en- spired my first- of -the 5782-school year’s gage, inspire, and guide our learners to be Temple Beth Jacob – Concord – bulletin board. I am hoping our Temple their best selves as they navigate their Adath Yeshurun teachers, students, and world. Hopefully in person this fall, we Religious School: Keeping families will see it whilst being together in cannot wait to continue to learn and grow our school. My daughter, Dahlia and I with you and your children. 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Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 9 Temple B’nai Israel of Laconia: The New Hampshire Jewish Food Festival Jewish Food Festival Pick Up Day at TBI — 2021 Jewish Food Festival was an astounding success! THE FIRST RESULTS ARE IN! The customers were thrilled with 1. the drive-through process, 2. the friendliness of the volunteers, 3. and, of course, the food! Here are a few of the comments that we have already received: The Sunday team led by Jane Harrington: Ed Harrington, • I would like to compliment the team at Debbi Finkelstein, Rhoda Goodman, Ann Marie Bedford, the temple for a well-run event. Tom Steve & Sandy Richton, and Jane Bogursky picked up our order and loved the drive thru! We are still (k)noshing away. • From a Taylor customer: Thanks to you and Ray for managing all those food de- fundraiser and that eventually, the tem- liveries! I am trying not to eat all the ple can hold its traditional festive event. pastries at once! To save myself, I've fro- • Paula and Ray Chambers regarding the zen what I can but plan to make Reu- Taylor customers: Everything, and I bens for Jim, all weekend! Yum. mean EVERYTHING, I have heard • From a customer: I picked up yummy from people here is that the food was ab- treats on Friday and wanted to let you solutely delicious! (The response has know how delicious the food is, nice to been so favorable that some people have taste other varieties of our Jewish fami- wanted to DOUBLE their order for next Jane Bogursky delivers an Rhoda Goodman checks the order picked by Sandy ly foods. I hope that it is a successful year already) order to a happy patron Richton.

Coolers packed with the day’s deliveries! Steve Richton picking an order. Bubbie shows the way to pick up orders.

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PAGE 10 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 Temple Israel Portsmouth Offers Many Paths for the New Year person and live-streamed services from Tashlikh. Day 2 of Rosh Hashanah will All High Holiday services will be led by By Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman our sanctuary as well outdoor experienc- also include a morning sanctuary service Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman and Canto- At Temple Israel Portsmouth, the High es. Erev Rosh Hashanah begins with a with a combination of indoor seating rial Soloist Kochava Munro. All indoor Holiday season begins one month before Rosh Hashanah Seder on Zoom at and live-streaming. services require registration, proof of vac- Rosh Hashanah in the month of Elul. 6:00pm led by Rabba Kaya Stern- Yom Kippur services will include simi- cination and masking. To accommodate Jewish tradition gives us this month as a Kaufman. Participants will receive lar elements of in-person and Zoom ser- appropriate distancing, seating will be period of preparation for entering into the a prayer guide to use during this event as vices from the Sanctuary and some out- limited. Please check our synagogue web- High Holidays with awareness and moti- well as instructions on how to prepare door events during the day. An outdoor site for updated program information in- vation. Beginning at 8:15pm on Saturday and what foods to have available for the Family Service for children of all ages cluding timing, links to virtual services evening August 28, TIP will host a “Moth” seder. Together with Cantorial Soloist will take place on Yom Kippur morning. and registration details for outdoor events. style event as congregants share their sto- Kochava Munro, we will bless the new ries on the theme of forgiveness. The eve- year with familiar High Holiday tunes, ning will include a contemplative Selichot prayers, and culinary delights. service with renowned professional harp- Rosh Hashanah Day 1 includes an out- ist Carol Emanuel. This event will be door Family Service and a modified in- L’Shana Tova! livestreamed on Zoom along with limited person sanctuary service also live- in-person seating. Registration is required. streamed through Zoom and followed by All TIP High Holiday Services and outdoor gatherings by the water in a vari- Wishing you meaningful High Holy Days events will include a combination of in- ety of locations for more Shofar and and a happy, healthy 5782!

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Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 11 Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Hosts the Tempest Trio in Live Concert – September 3 Bethlehem with BHC members and language television; Orna Barvivai, a so- with Rabbi Donna Kirshbaum. The con- By Eileen Regen and Martin Kessel friends in late July during her farewell cial entrepreneur beloved for founding gregation had one last opportunity to say The Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation tour of New Hampshire synagogues. She communities of kindness; and Miriam goodbye to Sagron and to welcome Sha- is pleased to announce that the Consulate presented a most interesting program in- Peretz, mother of two fallen soldiers and liach Ra’anan De-Has, the 2021-23 emis- General of Israel to New England will co- troducing us to five inspiring and accom- a 2018 Israel Prize laureate. The presen- sary from Israel, during their drive-by support the Tempest Trio concert at 5pm plished Israeli women: Ada Yonath, a tation can be viewed at https://prezi.com/ visit to BHC in August. on Friday, September 3, live in the BHC crystallographer and 2009 Nobel Laure- view/YOpemE5oteRJjy7Mclfb/. Members of BHC wish Avia Sagron sanctuary. The trio features Alon Gold- ate in chemistry; Adi Altschuler, current Before returning to southern New every success in her future endeavors in stein (piano) and Amit Peled (cello), two Israeli Finance Minister and the first fe- Hampshire, Sagron joined the congrega- Israel and look forward to future visits highly acclaimed Israeli-American musi- male Major General in the Israel Defense tion for Shabbat morning Torah study with Shaliach Ra’anan De-Has. cians, together with Ilya Kaler (violin). Forces; Lucy Aharish, the first Muslim This is the final event in the Sounds in the Arab presenter on mainstream Hebrew- Sanctuary series this year. Shlicha Avia Sagron spent Shabbat in

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Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 13 Join the Temple Israel Manchester Book Club The Book Club Committee has an ex- time. This is the tale of the American try- three men who had gone to college to- citing year planned for all readers with ing to find his friend by following the gether and now in their late 60s gather on not only new books and various genres, trail through the Soviet countryside with- Martha’s Vineyard to revisit each other. but authors of some of our selections out knowing the Soviet police are follow- On the minds of each of these friends is will be joining us in person! ing as well. Michael’s writing beautifully an incident on Memorial Day Weekend SAVE THE DATE – October 6th at Eastern Seaboard in Maine that offers weaves Jewish events, customs and beliefs forty-five years ago. Mr. Russo’s novel 7 PM. A book by our own Gigi Georges, hope for all of rural America. Mark your into a beautiful tale. SAVE THE DATE holds lies, secrets and a missing friend’s PhD, wife of Jeff Oxman, titled, calendar now to join us as you won’t – December 15th at 7 PM to mark your ghostly presence. Set in a time many of Downeast, a non-fiction book visiting the want to miss this Book Club meeting fol- calendar now as you won’t want to miss us will remember, it brings back mo- life of Five Maine Girls and the Unseen lowed by desserts and coffee! this Live Book Club meeting moderated ments of your own life. Don’t pass this Story of Rural America. Gigi’s book is December 15th brings another LIVE by Michael himself! And, yes, there will one by. creating quite a stir nationally as she has author to our Temple when our own Mi- be desserts and coffee for everyone!! As always, you don’t have to have read appeared on Good Morning America, chael Davidow, Esquire and Writer will September 1st brings the return to the book to join us, as you will learn Politics and Prose Bookshop with Secre- discuss his new novel, The Hunter of Zoom at 4:30 PM, to discuss The Hotel about them as we meet—and quite often, tary Hillary Clinton as the moderator Talyashevka. Set in 1926 in Kiev, an on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Ja- get off-topic. It’s all about just having a and Podcast with Steve Hayward to American journalist scouting locations mie Ford as recommended by Rachel wonderful time being together! If you name a few. On October 6th we will be for a film, connects with old friends. One Spierer. This is a tale of conflicted loyal- have any recommendations or questions, meeting at the Temple LIVE at 7 PM to friend’s sister is an art dealer and disclos- ties, timeless devotion and of love lost or want to participate, don’t hesitate to meet and listen to Gigi about her book. es her brother is looking to find the cre- and maybe found again. Thanks, Rachel, please contact any of us: This is an exciting story about a small, ator of a strange painting that is a small for recommending this!! rural town in Washington County, on the black square that is modernistic for that On November 10th we return to Zoom Ken Cohn [email protected] at 4:30 to discuss Pulitzer Prize Winner Aida Koocher [email protected] Richard Russo’s book, Chances Are…. Benay Birch [email protected] You may think this is a story about John- ny Mathis, however, it is the story of Happy reading!

NH4Israel Annual Party 2021 NH4Israel Annual Party – 2021 The educational, informative, and Zi- cient Persia vis-à-vis Islamic Republic onist NH4Israel held its 15th annual of Iran” party at Lake Massabesic in Manches- - Lecture concerning “Ecclesiastes and ter, NH on July 25th. NH4Israel was politics” formed in 2006, and over one thousand - Discussion regarding “Israel activism” participants have appreciated the pro- - Presentation focused on “Connecting grams, lectures and events since the with Israel” founding. The current Jewish year 5781 - Best-selling author presentation of has included the following programs: the book “The Palestinian Delusion” - Screening of the movie “A Woman - Translator presentation of the book Called Golda” “Muhammad's Mission” - Lecture regarding the life of Dietrich - Producer/Director discussion of the Bonhoeffer film “The Fight of our Lives” SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS - Presentation of “Women of the Bible” Meetings are held in-person and via Tell Them You Saw Their Ad in The Reporter! - Discussion concerning “COVID, Zoom. For more information and/or to Peace Treaties and Israel’s Election” sign up for the weekly email, visit - Presentation regarding “Jews of An- NH4Israel.org

PAGE 14 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 L’Shana Tovah. Wishing you L’Shana Tovah. From our family to yours, Have a all a healthy, sweet and Wishing you all a sweet, healthy Happy and Healthy New Year. joyous New Year. and joyous New Year. Ken and Bertha Litvack Michele and Michael Bank Jane and Mark Wisan As we enter the “New” normal Wishes for a “Shana Tova U’M’ Good wishes for Health and may the lessons learned in the Tuka. A good, sweet Healthy, Happiness throughout the year. pandemic guide all of us to a and safe year to all. Shana Tova. better, healthier life. Rabbi Gary and Iris Atkins The Jolton Family The Soreff Nation

I wish you a sweet, healthy, and Sweet Wishes for a Shana Tova! L’Shanah Tovah happy holiday. The Regen Family From the Kushner Family Renee Brenner L’Shana Tova to all. L’Shanah Tovah Wishing the Federation Family Marc Rubenson tikatev v’taihatem a very happy and healthy From the Carrus Family new year. L’Shana tova from Kol Ha’Emek Frankie Shapiro and Ellen Covici The Upper Valley Jewish Shana Tova! Community Wishing you and your families health and happiness throughout Happy and Healthy New Year! the coming year. The Kalik Family The Harrison Family

Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year! The Cohen Family: Tiffany, Daniel, Skylar, Flynn, William, and Arabella

Wishing you a year filled with many blessings, good health, and happiness. L’Shana Tova

By David Goldstone & Eileen Regen Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation The year 2020 has been like no other. A deadly virus has overtaken the world, and we are urged not to congregate to prevent what has been called “community spread.” Wow! It’s the 100th anniversary of our congregation, and we are asked not to congregate! Here in Bethlehem, a

Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 15 New Hampshire High Holidays Service Guide 2021 Contact your local synagogue (listed on page 2) for more information and to reserve tickets when required. Note that as the pandemic continues, scheduled events may be subject to change, and The Reporter is only printing information as known at the time. Certain times (e.g., Shofar blowing, Taslich, sermons, Yizkor) are approximate and may vary from published schedule.

AMHERST DERRY Congregation Betenu Etz Hayim Synagogue We plan to hold in-person services with remote access. Join Betenu in welcoming Please join us! Saturday 8/28: 8 PM Selichot Program “Hummable Hits for the High the new year 5782 with services led by Rav Giulia Fleishman and Cantorial Sololist Holidays.” 9 PM Services. Monday 9/6: 7:15 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Service. Howard Solomon. Monday, September 6: 7:30 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah service. Tuesday 9/7: 9:30 AM Rosh Hashanah Service (Day 1). 1:00 PM Tashlich – Hood Pond, Tuesday, September 7: 10:30 AM Rosh Hashanah morning services. September Derry. 2:30 PM Family Service. Wednesday 9/8: 9:30AM Rosh Hashanah Service (Day 10: 7:30 PM Shabbat Shuvah observance via Zoom. Kol Nidre will usher in Yom 2). Wednesday 9/15: 7:15 PM Kol Nidre. Thursday 9/16: 9:30 AM Yom Kippur Morning Kippur on Wednesday, September 15 at 7:30 PM. Thursday, September 16: Yom Service. 1:00 PM Discussion “Lessons Learned from Covid for our Synagogue.” 2:00 PM Kippur services will begin at 10:30 AM and continue throughout the day, including a Family Service. 4:00 PM Afternoon Service. Monday 9/20: 7:15 PM Erev Sukkot. break activity between morning and afternoon services. Yizkor and concluding Friday 9/24: 7:15 PM Shabbat in the Sukkah. Wednesday 9/29:9:30 AM Simchat services will begin at approximately 5:30 PM and conclude around 7 PM. We hope to Torah. We look forward to seeing you and engaging in meaningful prayer as we begin provide a “grab-and-go” break the fast snack. Contact the office about bringing another year. For more information, current COVID guidelines, or live stream links, family and friends. please contact us at [email protected] or call 603-432-0004. Etz Hayim is located at 1 ½ Hood Road in Derry, NH. All services will be held on Zoom. Please BETHLEHEM contact [email protected] for Zoom credentials. Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation All services will take place in the BHC Sanctuary: 39 Strawberry Hill Street, Bethlehem, DURHAM NH – and via Zoom. Saturday, August 28 8:00 PM – Selichot. Monday, September 6 UNH Seacoast Chabad 7:00 PM - Erev Rosh Hashana. Tuesday, September 7 9:30 AM - Rosh Hashana I. Seacoast Chabad Jewish Center invites you to High Holidays 5782 at Three Chimneys [Children’s Service TBD] Wednesday, September 8 9:30 AM - Rosh Hashana 2. Inn. Monday, September 6: 6:30 PM services. 7:00 PM Rosh Hashanah dinner (RSVP Friday, September 10 6:00 PM - Kabbalat Shabbat. Saturday, September 11 10:00 required). Tuesday, September 7: 10:00 AM Services. 11:30 AM Shofar Blowing AM - Shabbat Shuva. Wednesday, September 15 7:00 PM – Kol Nidre. Thursday, (followed by Kiddush/light buffet). Taslich. Wednesday September 8: 10 AM Services. September 16 10:00 AM - Yom Kippur AM: Yizkor at 12:30 PM, Mincha 5:00 PM, 11:30 AM Shofar Blowing (followed by Kiddush/light buffet). Wednesday, September Neila/Havdala 6:30 PM, final Shofar 7:38 PM.Friday, September 24 6:00 PM – 15: 7:00 PM Kol Nidrei Services. Thursday, September 16: 10:00 AM Services. 12:00 Kabbalat Shabbat. Saturday, September 25 10:00 AM – Shabbat (Sukkot 5). PM Yizkor. 6:30 PM Neilah followed by a delicious BREAK-FAST. No membership Tuesday, September 28 6:00 PM - Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor. Simchat Torah Celebration necessary. Prayers in Hebrew and English. Friendly and welcoming. 7:00 PM. HANOVER CONCORD Kol Ha'Emek Upper Valley Jewish Community Temple Beth Jacob We have decided to proceed with a modified virtual observance of the High Holidays. Please note: All services, other than family services and Tashlich, are open in person Our tentative schedule of services is as follows: only to Temple Beth Jacob members and their family members with tickets sent out • 9/6, Erev RH, 7 PM after proof of full vaccination; all others are welcome to join us online at https://www. • 9/7, First Day RH, 9 AM tbjconcord.org/live-streaming.html. - Family Service, 10 AM Sat., August 28 7:00 pm S’lichot Service - Taschlich, 3 PM in Lebanon, Hanover and Grantham Mon., September 6 7:30 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Service • 9/8, Second Day RH, 9 AM Tue., September 7 10:00 am Rosh Hashanah I Service • 9/15, Kol Nidre, 6 PM 12:30 pm Family Service (for children 2nd grade • 9/16, Yom Kippur, 9 AM until ~ 7:15 or younger), Everett Arena Boat Launch - Family Service,10 AM 1:00 pm Tashlich, Everett Arena Boat Launch - Tot Service (to be confirmed), 10 AM Wed., September 8 10:00 am Rosh Hashanah II Service Wed., September 15 7:30 pm Kol Nidrei Service KEENE Mon., September 16 10:00 am Yom Kippur morning Service Congregation Ahavas Achim 12:30 pm Family Service (for children 2nd grade Erev Rosh HaShanah, Monday, September 6th: 7:00pm - Erev Rosh HaShanah or younger), outdoors at or near TBJ service. Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Tuesday, September 7th 9:00am - Morning Service. 4:00 pm Afternoon-Yizkor-N’ilah Services 11:00am (approximately) - Torah Service. 4:00pm Tashlich. Rosh HaShanah Day 2, Wednesday, September 8th: 9:00am - Morning Service. 11:00am (approximately) - Torah Service. Friday, September 10th: 7:00pm - Erev Shabbat Service. Saturday, September 11th 9:30am - Shabbat Shuvah/ Shabbat Morning Torah Service. Erev Yom Kippur , Wednesday, September 15th: 6:30pm - Kol Nidre Evening Service. Yom Kippur, Thursday, September 16th: 9:00am - Morning Service. 11:00am (approximately) - Torah Service. 1:15pm - Yizkor Service. 4:00pm. 5:00pm Mincha/ Haftorah Jonah. Study Session. 6:30pm - Ne'ilah. 7:22pm - Havdallah

PAGE 16 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 LACONIA NASHUA Temple B’Nai Israel Temple Beth Abraham - Erev Rosh Hashanah Service, Monday, September 6 – 7:30 pm. Times subject to change — check our website tbanashua.org for up-to-date schedule - Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 1st Day, Tuesday, September 7 – 10:00 am and Covid-19 policies. Times after the beginning of services are approximate. All are - Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 2nd Day, Wednesday, September 8 welcome! Visit our website or contact Rabbi Jon Spira-Savett [email protected]. – 10:00 am Rosh Hashanah - Monday, Sept. 6. Evening Service, 1st Night 7:30 pm (Synagogue, - Tashlich – Monday, September 7, 1pm Bartlett Beach, 88 Winnisquam Ave., Zoom). Tuesday, Sept. 7. Traditional Morning Service, 1st Day 10:00 am (Synagogue, Laconia. Zoom). ReNewYear Alternative Service 10:00 am (Synagogue, Zoom). Rabbi Jon’s - Kol Nidre, Wednesday, September 15, – 7:30 pm Sermon 11:30 am (Synagogue, Zoom). Returning Torah and Musaf Service 11:45 am - Yom Kippur, Thursday, September 16, services begin at 10 am. More details at (Synagogue, Zoom). Shofar Blowing 12:45 pm (Outside). Tashlich Outdoor Service 1:30 https://tbinh.org/worship/high-holiday-services-5782-2021/ pm (Location given with registration). Tashlich Family Experience 4:30 pm (Location given with registration). Evening Service, 2nd Night 8:00 pm (Synagogue, Zoom). MANCHESTER Wednesday, Sept. 8. Traditional Morning Service, 1st Day 10:00 am (Synagogue, Chabad Center for Jewish Living Zoom). Rabbi Jon’s Sermon 11:30 am (Synagogue, Zoom). Returning Torah and Musaf Rosh Hashana: Monday, September 6th 7:00pm - Maariv followed by Rosh Service 11:45 am (Synagogue, Zoom) Hashana Dinner. Welcome the Jewish New Year on the Eve of Rosh Hashanah at our Shofar Blowing 12:45 pm (Outside). Community Parking Lot Shofar Gathering 4:00 pm. outdoor Rosh Hashanah Dinner following services. Enjoy a four-course festive meal Yom Kippur- Wednesday, Sept. 15. Kol Nidre Evening Service 6:30 pm (Synagogue, with traditional Rosh Hashana foods, matzah ball soup & mouthwatering dessert. Adult: Zoom). Thursday, Sept. 16. Traditional Morning Service, 1st Day 10:00 am $30. Child, under 14 :$18. Reservations required. Services: Tuesday September 7th (Synagogue, Zoom). ReNewYear Alternative Service 10:00 am (Synagogue, Zoom). 10am, Wednesday September 8th 10:00am. Shofar blowing at approx 12:15pm. Shofar Rabbi Jon’s Sermon 11:45 am (Synagogue, Zoom) in the Park: Tuesday September 7th 5:00pm at Stark Park. Hear Rabbi Krinsky Returning Torah and Musaf Service 12:00 pm (Synagogue, Zoom). Discussion With blow the shofar, enjoy a sweet RH treat. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Rabbi Jon 2:00 pm (Synagogue, Zoom). Mincha, Reading of Jonah 5:45 pm (Synagogue, For all ages. Yom Kippur: Wednesday September 15. Kol Nidrei 6:45pm. Thursday Zoom). Neilah 6:45 pm (Outside, Zoom). Final Shofar and Havdalah 7:40 pm September 16. Morning 10:00am. YIZKOR, remembering our dearly departed loved ones, will take place at approximately 12:30 pm. Yom Kippur services conclude with a PORTSMOUTH Shofar blast at 7:35pm. A break-fast buffet will be served at the conclusion of the fast. Temple Israel Portsmouth All services will follow CDC Covid guidelines. Email [email protected] for more All TIP High Holiday Services and events will include a combination of in-person and information as guidelines are subject to change. live-streamed services from our sanctuary as well outdoor experiences. Erev Rosh Hashanah begins with a Rosh Hashanah Seder on Zoom at 6:00pm led by Rabba Kaya Temple Israel Stern-Kaufman. Participants will receive a prayer guide to use during this event as well Your ticket entitles you to all events. We look forward to celebrating the holidays with as instructions on how to prepare and what foods to have available for the seder. you! August 28: 8pm Selichot (at Temple Adath Yeshurun). September 6: Erev Rosh Together with Cantorial Soloist Kochava Munro, we will bless the new year with familiar Hashanah 6pm. September 7: Rosh Hashanah Day 1 (childcare from 9a-1p) 9am. High Holiday tunes, prayers, and culinary delights. Rosh Hashanah Day 1 includes an September 8: Rosh Hashanah Day 2 (childcare from 9a-1p) 9am. There will also be a outdoor Family Service and a modified in-person sanctuary service also live-streamed junior congregation. September 10: Shabbat Shuva 6:30pm. September 12: Cemetery through Zoom and followed by outdoor gatherings by the water in variety of locations Visit 10am. September 15: Yom Kippur Minchah followed by Kol Nidre 6:30pm. for more Shofar and Tashlikh. Day 2 of Rosh Hashanah will also include a morning September 16: Yom Kippur Morning (childcare from 9a-1p) 9am) 9am. Yom Kippur sanctuary service with a combination of indoor seating and live-streaming. Yom Mincha Neilah 5:15pm. Yom Kippur Break Fast (rsvp by noon Sept. 9). All services will Kippur services will include similar elements of in-person and Zoom services from the be held in the sanctuary to allow for social distancing. If you are not fully vaccinated, Sanctuary and some outdoor events during the day. An outdoor Family Service for you will be required to wear a mask. children of all ages will take place on Yom Kippur morning. All High Holiday services will be led by Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman and Cantorial Soloist Kochava Munro. All Temple Adath Yeshurun indoor services require registration, proof of vaccination and masking. To All services are remote, and you may email the office for more information at office@ accommodate appropriate distancing, seating will be limited. Please check our taynh.org. Monday, Sept. 6: Erev Rosh HaShannah 8:00pm. Tuesday, Sept. 7. Rosh synagogue website for updated program information including timing, links to virtual HaShannah 10:00am. Children's Service at 2:00pm. In Person: Tashlich at Livingston services and registration details for outdoor events. Park, Dorr's Pond 4:30pm. Wednesday, Sept. 8. Rosh HaShannah 10:00am. Sunday, Sept. 12. Manchester Hebrew Cemetery Service 10am. TAY High Holy Day Religious Response to Hunger. Food Donation drop off in the TAY parking lot 11:30am-2:00pm. Tuesday, Sept. 14. TAY High Holy Day Religious Response to Hunger Food Donation drop off in the TAY parking lot. 5:00pm-7:00pm. Wednesday, Sept. 15. Kol Nidre 8:00pm. Thursday, Sept. 16. Yom Kippur. Services begin at 10:00am. Children's Service at 2:00pm. Afternoon Service at 4:00pm. Yizkor 5:30pm. Neilah 6:15pm. Erev Sukkot. Monday, Sept. 20, Service at 6:00pm. Yizkor. Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 10:00am. Simchat Torah. Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 6:00pm.

Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 17 ‘The Business of Baseball’ from Southern New Hampshire Jewish Men’s Club “The Business of Baseball: Building fans waiting in line and missing part of story and process of the development of About The Southern New Hampshire Polar Park” will be the topic discussed the game, whether checking in at the Polar Park, reviewing a key element, the Jewish Men’s Club by Matt Levin, Senior Vice President park or trying to pick up WooSox Market, and the The Southern New Hampshire Jewish and Chief Technology Officer of the food or drinks at the con- kosher offerings through- Men’s Club was founded in 1982 and Worcester Red Sox on Sunday, Septem- cession stands. out the ballpark. Matt conducts monthly Zoom meetings dur- ber 19th, at 9:30 AM, LIVE via ZOOM Thanks to Matt, Polar will discuss the latest ing the pandemic. The Club’s mission is presented by the Southern New Hamp- Park has become the first technologies implement- based on building a brotherhood of shire Jewish Men’s Club. professional sports venue ed at Polar Park and how like-minded men who wish to share Growing up just north of Chicago, to provide autonomous they have helped the their commitment and values to those Matt became very interested in Ameri- checkout for concessions. Worcester Red Sox learn in the greater NH Jewish community. ca’s pastime. He and his father eventu- The fans just download an more about their custom- The SNHJMC has provided quality ally visited every major league (and app, grab whatever they ers and create an im- programming such as our bi--annual some minor league) baseball park in the want and go to their seats. proved fan experience. town hall-style political event and our country. “It was the perfect father-son The app automatically Matt’s presentation will annual children’s breakfast. The South- event,” said the brother of three sisters, knows what they have tak- be followed by an open ern New Hampshire Jewish Men’s Club who calls himself a proud Conservative en and handles the pay- question and answer ses- is a non-profit organization serving all Jew. Matt’s journey started when he ar- ment. Speaking of food, Matt Levin sion. of southern NH’s Jewish communities rived at Boston University where after the WooSox Market at The Southern New regardless of synagogue membership his fourth application, he secured a mar- Polar Park features among its menu Hampshire Jewish Men’s Club is proud for over thirty years. If you or someone keting internship with the Boston Red items, Hebrew National Hot Dogs and to sponsor Matt Levin’s presentation you know would like to join our Men’s Sox. After four years working in Boston other foods provided by The Butcherie, a which will start off with “Schmooze Club please contact our President, Paul Matt transitioned south to join the Paw- relationship that Matt and his wife se- Time” from 9:00 am to 9:30 AM. This Moverman, via email: president@sn- Sox in early 2016, working with Larry cured after moving to Coolidge Corner, presentation is open to the public but hjmc.org or visit our website at http:// Lucchino just as the club decided to re- just steps from the kosher market and advance registration is required. Please www.snhjmc.org. Membership Dues locate to Worcester. Matt observed that Fenway Park. contact Don Gorelick at president@sn- have been temporarily waived due to one of Larry’s biggest pet peeves was Matt’s conversation will discuss the hjmc.org to confirm your registration. the COVID pandemic.

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005090-NHLC_Print_2021-SweetNewYear-RoshHashanah_JR-BW-9.5x5.4_PREP2.indd 1 8/3/21 10:05 AM PAGE 18 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 Local Elections - Info Franklin Municipal elections: October Submitted by TAY 5th For Bedford Residents: Cheshire 9 State House Special Elec- A Special Election for State Represen- tion: October 26th tative from Bedford (Hillsborough Coun- Manchester City General elections: ty District 8) will be held on Tuesday, November 2nd September 7, 2021. This election is being Here is information on Manchester held to fill the remainder of the term due Voting. to the passing of Representative Dave Sample Ballots and Absentee Ballots Danielson. As this is the first day of Rosh Now Available Hashanah, please be sure to request an Sample ballots for the upcoming Non- absentee ballot from the Town Clerk. In- Partisan Municipal Primary Election formation regarding the election and in- and Special Municipal Election (Ward 8 structions on requesting an absentee bal- Only) to be held on September 21, 2021 lot can found at: https://www.bedfordnh. in all twelve wards are now available. org/DocumentCenter/View/5192/AB- Absentee ballots are also available. Ab- SENTEE-BALLOT-REQUEST-SPE- sentee ballot applications are also avail- CIAL-ELECTION-SEPTEMBER-2021 able directly from our website on our The following are the other primaries: Voter Registration and Elections page, by CTeen Road Trip Bedford State House Special Election: email upon request, or in person at the Chabad of New Hampshire recently where giving to others encourages self dis- September 7th TAY office Monday - Friday from 8:00 facilitated an epic road trip with teens covery. Teens develop awareness and con- Manchester Primary: September 21st a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from the local community. The CTeen fidence, while connecting with individuals Road Trip was a short, immersive sum- sharing similar experiences and beliefs, mer experience run by Chanchie Krinsky, becoming an integral part of a group that for teens who are part of Chabad's CTeen focuses on building core values and stress- youth group. es positive character development. CTeen The trip, which lasted five nights and is open to Jewish teens across NH, ages six days, took the teens to picturesque 13-18, regardless of affiliation. spots throughout New England, such as For more information and to be put on ShanahShanah TovahTovah Woodstock, VT, Bromley Mt. and Block CTeen of NH's email list, please contact Island, RI. Chanchie Krinsky at Chanchie@Chaba- “After the rough pandemic school year, dofNH.com. Umetukah!Umetukah! many teens were eager to make the best of summer 2021. With the road trip, we Wishing you good health, prosperity created a program that engaged the teens' excitement and fostered beautiful friend- and happiness in the New Year. ships during a short amount of time,” shared Chanchie, the director of CTeen of New Hampshire. Mayor Joyce Craig “I thought I knew what to expect going into the trip, but it was more amazing than I could have imagined,” shared a teen participant, “Chanchie made sure that the trip was not only a blast, but also a personal experience for each of us to learn and grow from.” CTeen creates a nurturing environment

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Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 19 Book Review Reviewed by Merle Carrus The Girl in the Blue Coat, by Monica Hesse The Girl in The Blue Coat, written by around the city. She never shares this She is awed by what some of the other alities of the Holocaust from a different Monica Hesse, is an outstanding book part of her responsibilities with her par- teens are doing and she realizes there is perspective. Watching Hanneke grow up for teens and adults. Though the prem- ents. But then one of her customers, no room for selfish behavior and look- and find her voice and her inner strength. ise involves the Holocaust, it is not the Mrs. Janssen, asks her not for coffee, ing away. Hanneke's handling of moral decisions same as any other books cigarettes, or nylons but to This is a beautiful coming of age sto- and responsibilities keep the reader you have read. help her find Mirjam, a ry. An unforgettable novel about the war emotionally engaged in this page turner. This novel takes place in missing Jewish 15-year-old and how a young Dutch girl’s life-chang- Monica Hesse is the bestselling author 1943 German-occupied girl in a blue coat who ing decision to find a missing Jewish girl of Girl in the Blue Coat and American Amsterdam. It is a touching seems to have disappeared affects her and the people around her. Fire, as well as a journalist with The sweet plot about how the into thin air. Well researched and wonderfully writ- Washington Post. She lives outside teenagers there became en- As Hanneke tries to lo- ten, the book is a nonstop reading expe- Washington, D.C. with her husband and grossed in helping the un- cate the girl, she realizes rience about the horrors and intense re- their dog. derground and rescuing there are people her age, their Jewish neighbors as some of whom she went to the Nazis overtook their school with, who are doing Manchester Temple Israel country and brought the even more dangerous tasks war to their doorstep. to help the Jewish people to Host Book Talk from Hanneke is only sixteen being taken away from the when her boyfriend is city. Her eyes are opened killed fighting the encroaching German to the horrors of what is happening Local Author Gigi Georges army. She leaves school and takes a job around her and they want her help. She Gigi Georges, a local New Hampshire most geographically isolated regions on working for the local undertaker. Her gets more involved as she tries to find author and a member of Manchester's the Eastern seaboard. All five girls know main tasks are secretarial, but on the out what happened to the girl in the blue Temple Israel, will be de- the pain and joy of life in side, he asks Hanneke to deliver some coat. She also starts to get involved in livering a talk on her new an area whose rugged black-market goods to different clients helping others in the Dutch resistance. narrative non-fiction book beauty and stoicism mask — Downeast: Five Maine dwindling populations, Girls and the Unseen Story vanishing job opportuni- of Rural America — at the ties, and pervasive opioid synagogue on Wednesday, addiction. As the girls October 6th. reach adulthood, they dis- Georges, whose Ph.D. is cover that despite signifi- in public policy, has previ- cant challenges, there is ously served as a White much to celebrate in "the House Special Assistant to valley of the overlooked." the President, a professor Their stories remind us of of political science at Bos- Author Gigi Georges the value of timeless ide- ton College, and a Pro- als: strength of family and L’ Shana gram Director for the Har- community, reverence for vard Kennedy School’s In- nature's rule, dignity in novation Strategies Initia- cracked hands and muddied tive. Downeast’s release has shoes, and the enduring attracted broad notice in power of home. New England and across the But this book is not just a United States – having been hopeful story about five re- Tova! featured in a dedicated seg- silient young women. It is a ment by George Stepha- broad, revelatory examina- nopoulos on Good Morning tion of life in rural America America, as the #1 non-fic- that counters the dominant tion title on the Portland downbeat media narrative From Your Friends at... Press-Herald’s best-seller list, and as an and presents an optimistic look at the Amazon top seller. future of the American countryside The product of years of research, inti- whose tight-knit communities support mate reporting, and deep friendships each other with tenacity, grit, and grace. forged over a half-decade, Downeast fol- Georges’ book talk is slotted for 7:00 lows five young women as they come of PM on Wednesday, October 6th, at the age in Washington County, Maine—the temple at 66 Salmon Street, Manchester. northernmost county on the Maine Come join us! coast, running from the Canadian bor- RSVP: der to about an hour north of Bar Har- Ken Cohn, Temple Israel bor. It is a stunning place and one of the [email protected]

PAGE 20 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 Film Review By Zach Camenker Chai Flicks, the premiere streaming and narrated by James L. Freedman and service for Jewish entertainment, has ev- featured in the NH Jewish Film Festival erything you could want while you wait in 2014. Freedman’s filmCarl Laemmle for the spring 2022 New Hampshire was also the 2019 NH Jewish Film Festi- Jewish Film Festival. Comedies, dramas, val Gala Event. As he did with Carl documentaries, Israeli content, TV se- Laemmle, Freedman achieves great suc- ries, and short films are among the many cess in showcasing the life of such a pio- genres available on Chai Flicks, which neering figure as Marty Glickman, who you can subscribe to for a 7-day free tri- became a famed sportscaster following A Quiet Heart (2016) al and then the low cost of $5.99 a his removal from the 1936 Olympics in month or $49.50 for the year. Dough (2016) Berlin as the Nazis rose to power. Quiet Heart. A captivating and tense Before I dive into the three movies I The film traces Glickman’s star power story about a secular pianist named watched this month, I want to highlight baker living in his native London, and as an athlete and how he made a second Naomi from Tel Aviv who becomes a three short films that I found particu- Ayyash, a struggling Muslim immigrant career for himself with his chops for an- target upon moving to an ultra-Ortho- larly strong in my exploration of the who takes on the role of Nat’s appren- nouncing. Through archival footage and dox community in Jerusalem, the film streaming service. One of them, Stamm, tice, Dough examines serious issues of retrospective interviews with folks who reads in many different styles. At times, is available to rent on Amazon Prime for religion, prejudice, and aging alongside knew Glickman, Freedman provides it seems fitting to call it a “thriller” while $2.99 in addition to being featured on a clever and funny premise – it involves context surrounding the 1936 Olympics at others it strikes the viewer almost as Chai Flicks. It examines the story of Ayyash, played by the extraordinarily as a moment of intense antisemitism “horror,” in large part due to its unset- two soldiers from opposing sides who talented Jerome Holder, accidentally and bigotry toward Glickman and fel- tling undertones. Actress Ania Bukstein, come face-to-face during World War I. dropping some of the cannabis he has low Jewish American athlete Sam who plays Naomi, is excellent in her The theme of “country over belief” been selling as a side gig into the dough. Stoller. Shining light on the controversy portrayal of a multifaceted character stands out greatly here, especially at a Nat wonders why business has started to surrounding the decision and Glick- with many arcs. While the script does time when the “country over party” nar- suddenly soar again! The film is really man’s ultimate decades-long struggle little to provide backstory, the film is al- rative is a major thing that is needed to fun and contains a great mix of humor- with the collapse of his athletic career, most better without it, largely because it heal the current divisions in the United ous and deep moments. Though the Freedman’s narrative has a deeply per- allows you as the audience member to States. The piece leaves you with many writing and dialogue are nothing close sonal feeling embedded into it. Despite think about things for yourself. So much questions, and despite its 10-minute to a Best Original Screenplay, the mes- Glickman’s removal, it is evident that of the events lead to a major build-up length, you cannot help but continue to sages of acceptance and understanding he went on to conduct a fruitful career that you don’t quite see coming, which think about it long after the closing amidst the ability to laugh and not let in sportscasting, logging thousands of allows for time to get to know the char- credits. A similarly provocative short life pass by are universal. games in football and acters just a bit more than you may have called Cap or Kippah follows a young Nat is played by the al- basketball alone. It’s in- otherwise. Dutch boy named Bram, who lives in a ways magnificent Jonathan teresting to see footage of It’s a simple film in a lot of visible village of just 3,000 people where he and Pryce, whose deep grief his announcing and just ways, but its themes and ideas are very his family are the only Jews. Like the and anger over the passing how invested he became deep and thought-provoking. Ultimate- characters in Stamm, Bram has to make of his wife often overshad- in the medium at a time ly a commentary on how religion and difficult choices. In his case, it is whether ows his passion for baking when it was new and ex- extremes can separate us as people, you or not to display his Jewishness by wear- and continuing his family’s citing for so many. The are left wondering many things as the ing a kippah. Obviously devout, Bram business. Pryce and Holder folks who were influenced piece wraps up. Aside from Bukstein’s struggles deeply and the piece at hand make a superb duo and the by Glickman also play a strong performance of a numb and sen- traces the challenges facing all those camaraderie that they de- key role in the interviews, sitive young woman, there are a variety who wear their religion on their sleeves. velop is both sweet and portraying a man who did of good supporting players who help On a lighter note, Chai Flicks also offers touching. not let one moment define strengthen the story. The film is available some comical shorts, one of which Like so many films we his career. Throughout, a for free on Amazon Prime for those who caught my eye as an admirer of Woody have watched at the Jewish Glickman (2013) beautiful story of an do not have Chai Flicks. Allen films.Call me Alvy, only eight Film Festival, Dough takes American icon is told to I hope you are inspired to watch some minutes, follows a British boy on the the audience on a journey through a audiences, some of whom likely do not of the best Jewish films as we await our brink of his bar mitzvah who is so ob- Jewish community (in this case, Lon- know Glickman as he retired nearly a spring festival and that you will continue sessed with Allen’s films that he insists don) that we may otherwise not know quarter century ago. to check out my reviews. Stay tuned for on being called Alvy after the male pro- about, exposing us to a variety of in- The final film I watched this month next month’s set, which will feature tagonist in Annie Hall. An adorable triguing characters and places. The reli- was an Israeli drama from 2016 called A more from Chai Flicks and beyond! piece that pays homage to the style of gious juxtaposition between Nat’s Juda- Allen’s filmography, one cannot help but ism and Ayyash’s Muslim faith is one of chuckle at the young man’s insistence the highlights of the film, which shines a and the adorable references to films like strong light on bigotry and acceptance. Annie Hall and Stardust Memories. If you’re looking for a touching movie Keeping you connected The first of the three feature films I that has a beautiful message, Dough cer- watched for this month’s edition was a tainly would appeal to all ages! NEWS comedy called Dough, also available to Chai Flicks currently has an “Olym- e rent for $2.99 on Amazon Prime and pic Fever” section in its library, which shown at the Jewish Film Festival in led me to watch the 2013 documentary jewishnh.org 2016. The story of Nat, an aging Jewish Glickman, written, produced, directed,

Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 21 Tov! A New Podcast About “The Good Place” and Jewish Ideas beaten me to it. The Good liberately not watching The my co-hosts. I’m ever grateful to Dan By Rabbi Jon Spira-Savett Place is somehow both hi- Good Place. So I went back Ross, one of the rabbis at Central Syna- Are you a fan of The Good Place, star- larious and a course in mor- to the start and got hooked. gogue in New York City and my online ring Kristen Bell and Ted Danson? Then al philosophy. It hit the air I binged to catch up and weekly Talmud chavruta (study partner). you might want to check out my new in the fall of 2016, and I then couldn’t wait during He did the first couple of episodes with podcast, Tov! heard about it and watched the last season for each new me. By the time you read this, four or five Tov is the Hebrew word for “good.” the first couple episodes. I episode to air. should be available. My goal is for each Together with a rotating group of smart loved it! My whole family I started to listen to the episode to be fun and to whet the appe- and funny Jewish teachers from all over, growing up watched Cheers. official NBC podcast, host- tite for knowing more about Jewish eth- I’m discussing each episode of The Good While I haven’t seen a lot of Kristen ed by Marc Evan Jackson who plays the ics and Jewish ethical philosophy. So we Place along with a Jewish text or idea or Bell’s work there was a time when Frozen recurring character Sean, the demon. It talk about what made us laugh in the two that relates. The tone of the podcast was the only thing one of my kids would was a fun discussion of each episode particular episode, and then we use it to is light, and my hope is that along the listen to in the car, and I’m more of an along with someone from the cast or the explore a Jewish text or idea or two. We way people might develop a Jewish vo- Anna person than an Elsa person. creative or production team. Already I try to draw on the plot and the jokes in cabulary about personal change and ethi- So this would be my kind of show, but had been a committed listener to “The our conversation. The podcast isn’t out cal development. Or just have a good then a funny thing happened. Watching West Wing Weekly” podcast, hosted by to say The Good Place is Jewish, or that time around something fun, something The Good Place started to seem like cast member (and proud Jew!) Joshua all the ideas are the same. Far from it! If important, and something Jewish. The work! I would start thinking about the Malina and Hrishikesh Hirway. I even you like a Good Place idea better, or a first episode came out on Rosh Chodesh message, how it worked as teaching about got to be their guest rabbi on one epi- Jewish idea better, or some combination, Elul, the start of the Jewish month that philosophy, how it could be a sermon…. sode, after Josh related acting to midrash then you’ve given it some thought and leads us toward the new year. It’s a time I began to worry that I wouldn’t be pay- and I wrote a comment on their Face- I’ve done my job. of focus on teshuvah, “coming back” for ing close enough attention to catch all book page. I think that podcast, as well The Good Place really is a brilliant ex- the sake of becoming better. Which is re- the nuances and the techniques. I know, as many years in New York listening to ploration of teshuvah, which is not just a ally what The Good Place is all about: rabbi problems. But I actually stopped “Mike and Mad Dog,” are what planted concept for the High Holy Days. Rabbi Eleanor Shellstrop’s teshuvah, and then watching for a couple years. Then my the idea in me to do Tov! Moses Maimonides (the least funny rab- (spoiler alert!) not just hers. daughter and my wife started watching it A big appeal to me was this, to be to- bi in Jewish history) put his teaching I’ve had this idea for a couple of years. on Netflix, and it seemed crazy that I tally honest: Many more people, huge or- about teshuvah in the first section of his Frankly I can’t believe no one else has would be the one person in the house de- ders or a magnitude more, have watched whole code about Judaism, rather than in The Good Place than have studied with the holy day section. me in my whole career. If even one per- Tov! is on all the major podcast apps – cent of Good Place watchers are Jewish subscribe on Apple, Sticher, Google, or or Jewish-adjacent in any way, and if Podcast Addict. There’s a website, tov- even ten percent of them are into pod- goodplace.com, where each episode has casts, that’s a bigger reach than anything show notes with the Jewish texts we dis- I’ve ever done in Jewish education. How’s cuss as well as links for further study and that for an ethical motivation? a lexicon of Jewish terminology. Of When the pandemic hit, I thought – it’s course it’s on the usual social media too not the right time. Nobody wants to @tovgoodplace. Give Tov! a try, and tell think about deeper issues, just what’s in your fellow Good Place fans about it! I’d front of our noses. Still, I couldn’t shake love to get ideas for how to make it more the idea. A few months ago I started to interesting and more fun. Subscribe to talk to my funniest rabbi and Jewish edu- the podcast, bookmark tovgoodplace. cator friends, to see who I could rope into com, drop me a note at tov@tovgood- taking this on with me. I think I’m a place.com. good set-up person, funny but only with I hope Tov! can be part of making a a team. No one wanted to go all in, so I sweet new year! figured: I’ll do the organizing and invite them as periodic co-hosts. And voila, Jon Spira-Savett is rabbi of Temple Tov! was born! I set my sights on Rosh Beth Abraham in Nashua and president of Chodesh Elul, and started to schedule the Nashua Area Interfaith Council. SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM Free and confidential Keeping you connected Emergency financial assistance 603-627-7679 Aging and eldercare issues eNEWS Lifeline devices jewishnh.org Linkage and Referral

PAGE 22 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 Jewish Journeys and was accepted as a member of the in- afterlife. First, he went to visit hell and not, I can learn to understand their point By Merle Carrus augural Volunteer Leadership cohort of saw people sitting at tables filled with of view and stay in contact, not alienate We are now coming into the month of the Mahloket Matters Fellowship. Through food, who were clearly extremely hungry. those people in my social circles. Elul again. Though some say Rosh Ha- Pardes Institute in Israel, I joined a group He saw that the people held spoons in Mahloket Matters follows a few im- shanah and Yom Kippur are early this of lay leaders who wanted to learn to have their hands but could reach the food to portant principles. Looking at Rabbinic year, according to the Lunar calendar difficult conversations in a non-confronta- their mouths. Then he was taken to visit texts it presents situations of disagree- they are right on time. Again, there is a tional manner and share that knowledge Heaven and here the people were happily ment and tries to find ways to create a question of whether we can meet in per- with their communities. in conversation and eating. They also conversation. These ancient texts than son or virtually, with masks or without. Mahloket l’shem shamayim, construc- could not reach the food to their own can be compared to modern day delim- The world is a continually changing place. tive disagreement, is a longstanding tradi- mouths with the spoons, but they had re- nas and the Torah conflicts give us a win- So many changes have taken place over tion in Jewish life. Evidenced by our Rab- alized that they could reach the spoon full dow to examine our current conflicts. the last year. We can help direct the future. binic predecessors, in the Mishnah, Tal- of food to the mouth of the person across There is the principle of 49 vs 49, which In the recent Torah reading, Re’ah, mud, and by our Biblical commentators, it from them and so they fed each other. The looks at the conversation between GD Deuteronomy 11:26-16-17, we read continues today with many in Yeshivas moral of the story of course is that we and Moses. Rabbi Yanai explained that about Moses giving his last minute in- reading and reading the writings of our should help each other. That working to- “The Torah was not given in a clear cut structions to the Israelite people as they ancestors and debating these ancient texts. gether for the good of others will assist in manner, rather every statement that GD are about to enter the Promised Land. Today with programs like Mahloket your own good fortune. That the differ- said to Moses, He would say forty nine Moses starts off by saying, “Behold, I set Matters we can use the havruta (part- ence between suffering and satisfaction reasons, (panim, lit. faces) the matter before you today a blessing and a curse.” ner) style of studying and the ancient can be in your attitude and cooperation. could be pure and forty nine reasons As we move into this new year it is a texts to relate to the issues of our time That is what I found at Mahloket Mat- (panim lit. faces) the matter could be im- chance for us to choose the blessing or to help find ways to have these construc- ters. A way to help me feel better about pure.” GD is saying that there are nine- the curse. To look back at the year and tive conversations. It is important to our myself and feel that I am part of the pro- ty-eight different perspectives, and GD evaluate where we have come from and personal growth and I decided to take cess that can make a change in the world says to Moses, “Go according to the ma- how we want to move forward. on that challenge. around me. By learning a few new con- jority. (Exodus 23:2). If the majority Last year I looked around me, and also There is a story attributed to Rabbi cepts and looking at situations through a rules it impure it is impure, if the major- inside myself, deciding I would like to Haim of Romshishok, which has been new lens, I could find a way to have con- ity rules it is pure -it is pure.” In other make some changes and improvements. A dubbed the Allegory of the Long Spoons, versations around the topics of concern words, look at every line of reasoning on little tweaking was in order. I applied for in which the Rabbi tells of his visit to the and maybe influence some change. If Journeys continued on page 25 SAVE THE DATE MARCH 31 TO APRIL 10, 2022

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Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 23 Israel By Elliott Frank Thanks to a scholarship from JFNH, I was able to spend three weeks as part of NFTY’s 6 Points Sci-Tech in Israel trip. In addition to the traditional sites in Is- rael such as the Western Wall, Yad VaSh- em, the Dead Sea and Masada, the trip also looked at the “Start-Up Nation” through science and technology. Since I was 12, I’ve attended URJ’s 6 Points Sci-Tech East, a Jewish science and technology camp located in Byfield, Mas- sachusetts. After you age out of the camp, during the summer between 9th and 10th grade, you can spend the next summer on the Israel trip. However, due to the pan- demic, my trip was cancelled last year. Luckily, NFTY in Israel raised the maxi- mum age just for this year, so all of last dug out a ledge and named it New year’s campers could go. After getting the Hampshire Ledge in honor of our home vaccine, two negative Covid tests, and a se- state (though it wasn’t officially recorded rological test to ensure I had the antibodies, in the archaeological records.) We then I was allowed into Israel for my first time. had the opportunity to crawl through The counselors for NFTY in Israel are some of the un-excavated caves by can- a mix of Israelis and Americans, and on dlelight, which was a creepy experience. my trip, we had three great Israelis and On our last day in Israel, we visited the one American. Our director was an Shimon Peres Center for Peace and Inno- amazing guide, Gary Kamen, who made vation in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, which tied to- Aliyah over 30 years ago. He was able to gether Israeli politics, science, technolo- give us both the local and American per- gy, and innovation. As we were guided spectives of all of the different places we through the museum, we interacted with visited. Because we did so much in just artificial intelligence holograms of Israeli three weeks, I’m going to describe four entrepreneurs, played a museum wide unique things we did: our Shabbat, the game of trivia, learned about Shimon SodaStream factory, digging at an active other groups, mostly just NFTY and Peres, and read about current Israeli archaeological site, and the Peres Center Birthright. Thus, many businesses were start-ups. The coolest was getting a for Peace and Innovation. just opening back up from lockdown. We glimpse of the future of Israeli innova- In each NFTY in Israel trip, each bus were, in fact, one of the first groups al- tion with virtual reality (VR). After put- travels with at least two others, and al- lowed back at the SodaStream factory just ting on the VR goggles, we were trans- though the itineraries may be different, you north of Beersheba. One of the marketing ported to the future of medicine, restau- stay at the same hotels and spend Shabbat directors took us on a tour not just rants, and air and space travel. It was one with them. The 6 Points Sci-Tech in Israel through the museum, but also through the of the most interactive, high-tech experi- trip was paired with the two busses of factory itself. We were able to get close to ences we had in Israel. Mitzvah Corps, which takes Jewish Ameri- the workers on the floor, waving at them, However, it was not just the activities can teens all around Israel to perform mitz- and right up to machines that make the that made the trip special — it was the vahs, and they volunteer at nursing homes plastic casing and the bottles. It was very group of kids I went with. The majority and preschools while learning about the cool to be in the middle of a working fac- of us had spent our last 3-5 summers to- complexities of the State of Israel. broke into our different groups, where tory, especially one that promotes peace gether, and we had a feeling of kehillat ke- Each Shabbat, a different bus is re- my group had the “Sci-Tech Shabbat,” by hiring both Jews and Arabs to work doshah (sacred community) as soon as we sponsible for planning the group Shabbat complete with a song session with us side by side in their “Island of Peace.” met at JFK airport in NYC. I will always services, which always includes a Kabba- singing at the top of our lungs, and Is- On one brutally hot day, we went to remember the sites we visited, but also the lat Shabbat before Friday night dinner raeli dancing until midnight. For many Beit Guvrin National Park, where we karaoke sessions on the bus, the trying of and a Havdalah service Saturday night. It of us, Song Session and Israeli dancing took part in Dig-For-A-Day, which al- each other’s snacks, the late night hang became our turn to plan for the last are favorite parts of camp, so we knew lows people to learn about archaeology out sessions in one another’s rooms, and Shabbat of the trip, and after participat- we had to bring it to Israel. Our director and help excavate some of the cave hous- the friendships we all made during the ing in prior weeks’ services, my friends on and counselors were happy to embrace es from the Greeks from 2,200 years ago. three weeks we spent in Israel together. our Shabbat Committee knew we had to the Sci-Tech culture, joining us in belting We descended into some of the cave Israel is a magical place, and I loved ev- pull out all of the stops and infuse our out songs and dancing with ruach. houses that they were currently excavat- ery second there. The people, the food, last Shabbat in Israel with NFTY and 6 When I went in early June, the Israeli ing, and helped dig, sort, and sift through the culture, the history, the innovation — Points Sci-Tech culture. government was only allowing in tour our findings which included pigeon bones all of it comes together to form a special We had a laidback Kabbalat Shabbat groups, and because we were relatively (the Greeks kept and ate pigeons), tools, place, and I’m so thankful I was able to with all three busses, and, after dinner, early in the season, there weren’t many coal, and pottery. A friend and I even experience it when I did.

PAGE 24 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 Some Words Are Never Funny word that is associated with the attempt- about how the German woman who gave ago. Mostly, I have experienced an icy By AD Gallagher ed annihilation of my people. out the nametags was very nice, but that coolness around my difference, and a There’s something about that word — I question: Why is it assumed that is co- she was a “Nazi.” Ha-ha? There was that main part of my difference is my Ashke- “Nazi.” It makes my skin crawl. It makes pacetic to use this word in front of a Jew- skin crawling feeling again. nazic origin. I am Jewish. We found out my blood boil. It upsets me to my most ish person, or even in any jocular context My response was: “You know, I’m Jew- recently that the Nazis shot and killed basic Ashkenazi Jewish core. It is partic- at all? Is there no thought process in- ish and that word is a little tough for me.” some of my ancestors during World War ularly unfunny when non-Jews use this volved? Is it just not thought about? I be- It didn’t seem to stop them from talking II. Nazis killed my family, albeit many word in jest. I am most certain that most lieve, as Anne Frank did, that most people about it, but they said “Aww.” years ago. of the time (90 percent of the time, or are basically good at heart. However, we That brings me to this point. The fact With that said, Nazi is not a funny word. even more) non-Jews do not understand have to be careful of the words we use. that people are not always sure that It is not cute. There is nothing funny about the often harrowing experience of being As I said previously, I truly cannot someone is Jewish makes them more un- it. It should not be treated as cute or funny. Jewish and the discomfort around this handle that word when used in a joking easy about how to approach and treat If you ever hear of anyone using the word particular word. way. It truly offends me, and I am cer- them. We are still seen as different. We Nazi in a way that makes you feel uncom- The interesting part about people us- tainly not the only Jew who feels that are still marginalized in certain ways. It is fortable, make yourself heard. ing the word “Nazi” is that it can be Jews way. As a member of a community in rare, but I have heard people say, “Don’t and non-Jews alike. I have heard both. To Concord, NH, I was sitting in the main Jew me down.” In regard to being Jewish AD Gallagher is a Master of Social be honest, although I am a huge Jerry hall one day and overheard a conversa- in New Hampshire, I can say that I have Work student by day and an aspiring writ- Seinfeld fan, I never liked or appreciated tion that people were having about the not experienced outright antisemitism in er by night. She lives with her wonderful the “Soup Nazi” episode because it nametags that we had to wear. One of the this state since moving here to live with husband and a community fish tank with a makes it seem all right to joke about a people in the organization was joking my boyfriend (now husband) four years pineapple ornament in it in Concord, NH. Food Creates Community hort that is active in Jewish organizations. sition of strength because we have been portant considerations than how we will By Rabbi Dan Danson, Temple B’nai Food draws people into Jewish spaces be- intensely focused on our tables and many be able to be together in a synagogue so- Israel, Laconia, NH cause wherever we break bread together of us cooked and baked far more than cial hall and say the motzi. “They only come for the food” is a la- there is conversation, and with it also ever. Yeast, stand mixers, and flour were I can’t say I have a solution but looking ment heard throughout the synagogue comes laughter, lament, and connection. all in short supply at the beginning of the back over 35 years of Jewish communal world. There is little question that if peo- Food creates community. pandemic. For those of us who are vacci- work, few things have gained more of my ple know there’s going to be good food at No social group should be less surprised nated, the first thing we did after getting attention than how a synagogue does food a service, family event, or a lecture, they’re by this than we Jews. Long before any of our shots was break bread with the family right. Whenever we team up together as a more likely to come. We joke about this today’s food-based constructs of organic, we had not seen since March 2020. Jew- congregation to crack the code of which and are even embarrassed by it, but COV- slow, foodie, or vegan, we made our tables ishly, food is working its way back into combination of food fits the occasion, ID has created a kind of Jewish food des- a locus of community. From kashrut to our lives but not in synagogue settings. great Jewish moments follow – successful ert and made us achingly aware of the birkat hamazon, how we did food has Synagogue break fast may be off the table seders, dynamic Torah study, and vibrant centrality of food in our communal life. been central to being Jewish. Like all com- but gathering after Nilah with friends is Shabbat services. We were all on to some- But why is it so central? It’s not because munities, the foodstuffs of holidays and not. I suspect that we are about to find out thing in April 2020 when we were out most people who come to a Jewish event the family table are essential to our cele- that the truism of “they only come for the searching for flour and yeast. Dvaka, pre- wonder where their next meal is coming brations. How we eat together in this New food” is not only correct but essential and cisely because of the pandemic, may 5782 from. There is food hunger among Ameri- Year is also key to navigating the ongoing that without food there is little in-person be a year where we pay attention to the can Jews (a subject for another day), but challenge of COVID. Jewish communal life. Which is another role of food in creating the moments that very little in the decidedly middle-class co- Ironically, we are beginning from a po- way of saying that there are few more im- make us a vibrant Jewish community.

Journeys continued from page 23 both sides and then take a majority vote monials about is the idea that if you get to rence of the leak. The personal connec- interest which broke the tension for their and the majority wins. know someone personally, it makes it tion is very important. difficult conversation. Approach each discussion and each harder to disagree with them. One exam- This concept is also being introduced So this year as you find yourself either person with intellectual humanity and in- ple comes from the book, Caste the Ori- in Israel by Rabbi Daniel Roth, Director at synagogue surrounded by your fellow tellectual curiosity. Then follow these im- gins of Our Discontent, written by Isabel of Mosaica – The Religious Peace Initia- congregants with or without masks, or at portant concepts to keep the conversa- Wilkerson. In the book she tells the story tive, a program that connects Jewish and home watching services on zoom, think tion on a friendly track. of a plumber coming to fix a leak in her Muslim religious leaders to have person- about how you can choose the blessing Listen to the other side’s ideas and be basement. He seems uninterested in help- al conversations. Using community lead- over the curse. Think about how you can flexible and open to admitting you may be ing her once he gets to the house. She is ers, they are developing ways to bring reach out and feed someone across the ta- mistaken if you hear a convincing idea. very upset that she has a problem she can- friendly interactions to the Muslims and ble from you. We have the power to make Before you even start the conversation, not fix alone and he does not seem to want Jewish communities throughout Israel this life most unpleasant. We also have the think about your motive. Do you want to to help her. In an attempt to compel his and beyond. Rabbi Roth tells a similar ability to help build a society that is like win or solve a problem? Be sure to debate compassion for her situation she mentions story of an Israel who went to a Muslim heaven here on earth. The actions of the the issue without attacking so as not to that her mother has recently died. She leader’s home for a conversation. There society as a whole impacts our lives as a harm your relationship. In the end consid- asks him about his mother, which leads to was tension at the beginning of the visit, whole. Our choices influence society, and er that you may both be right, even though a personal discussion about mothers. Af- but when the Israeli gentleman saw a mu- we can make different choices every day, you hold opposite views on the topic. ter that he becomes very helpful, fixing the sical instrument in the other man’s home, to build a just community, a community Another interesting concept I have been problem and even returning another day he started a conversation about his musi- that cares for each other. reading about and hearing personal testi- to make sure there has not been a recur- cal interest and they found a common Shana Tova U’metuka.

The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 25 Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 Israel Wins Big at 2021 Olympics Today's Olympians come from 206 was the first female to win a gold in the of good honest sportsmanship. Saeid By Evelyn Miller countries with a total of 11,000 competi- Rhythmic gymnastics competition. The Mollaei is a former Iranian Judoka who I don’t know why I accepted the as- tors. Unfortunately, over the course of performance included floor gymnastics in- now competes for Mongolia. Several signment to write an article on Israel’s modern-day history of the Olympics, cluding ball, ribbon, baton, and hoop. This years ago, when Saeid was told by his participation in the summer 2021 Olym- ugly politics have frequently entered into sport has been dominated by the Russians Iranian coaches to lose a semifinals pics … but now, after many hours of and crowded out the themes of good for 2 decades and was viewed as a big up- match so he wouldn’t have to compete reading about the history of the Olym- sportsmanship and fair competition. The set. Nicol Zelikman also competed in the against the Israelis, Saeid Mollaei relo- pics and rereading human interest stories list of Olympic games scandals and con- Rhythmic gymnastics for Israel. She placed cated to Germany and obtained Mongo- of Israeli medal winners, I know for sure troversies is very long. The most horrific 7th in the competition –both girl team- lian citizenship. He won his first Olympic that I’ll never become a sports writer for terrorist attack occurred during the sum- mates were very excited with their perfor- silver medal 2 years later leaving Iran. some big city newspaper. mer Olympic games in Munich in 1972, mances saying “Now 2 Israelis are ranked Iran has been barred from this event for The Olympics started some 2700 years when 11 Israeli athletes, coaches, and in the top 8 in world gymnastics!” four years by the International Judo Fed- ago in Greece. They were originally com- judges were murdered by terrorists. This The Israeli mixed gender Judo team eration for unsportsmanlike behavior. petitions between men from different horrific event was marked by a moment won the bronze medal. This was the first After receiving his medal, Saeid ex- city-states. Certain days were declared of silence in the opening ceremonies of time this event was held at the Olympics, pressed his gratitude to Israel for its sup- “truce days” so the competitors could this year’s 2021 Tokyo Olympics. the Israeli team won the bronze over the port on the Israel Sports channel. He safely travel to the competition sites. The Israeli delegation in this 2021 Russian opposing team. During the week thanked them with a “Toda.” These competitions went from the Greek Olympics included 90 competitors com- their individual competitions were disap- And finally, finally, the second Refu- Pagan adoration of the god Zeus to their peting in 15 sports. Artem Dolgopyat pointing, but on the last day of the team gee Olympic competed in the 2021 decline in Roman times with the rise of won Israel’s second ever gold for men’s competition the team of 11stepped up Olympics. The first team was in 2016 Christianity, and the games ceased gymnastics floor exercise. Artem’s pas- and gave everything they had in their with 10 members. This year’s team ex- around 393 AD. Modern Olympics start- sion began as a 6-year-old following in competitions to secure the bronze. panded to 29 members from countries in ed up again through the efforts of a his father’s gymnastic footsteps. In 2009 Avishag Semberg won the bronze in conflict, civil war, or too dangerous for French man in 1896 to be featured in the family immigrated from the Ukraine women’s 49kg Taekwondo. She is the Olympians to return. Countries listed their world’s fair. The Olympics took to Tel Aviv Israel in 2009 where he joined youngest Israeli to win an Olympic med- were: Syria, Democratic of Congo, breaks for wars, included women athletes the Maccabi sports club and continued his al at age 19. south Sudan, Eritrea, Venezuela, Iran, in 1900, changed locations, included gymnastics training. After many competi- There are other wonderful stories of Afghanistan, and Cameroon . more and more sports, alternated winter tions, Artem finally won a silver medal in great sportsmanship like Saudi Judoka And finally, finally, finally, this year for and summer competitions every two the floor exercise in World championships Tahani Alqahtani facing Israeli Raz Hersh- the first time ever, there is a Refugee years, switched countries for competition in Montreal, Canada. In 2018 & 2019 he ko and shaking hands before their women’s Paralympic team competing. locations, became big money ventures won metals in floor exercises at the Euro- Judo competition. Israeli Hershko won the The International scene of sports is an with corporate sponsorship, decided to pean championships. His 2021 gold medal match, but to me both looked like winners. interesting one filled with hard work, lots allow professional and amateur athletes in the floor event was a big win over the Judokas from Sudan and Algeria refused of reasons to compete, much intrigue, to compete, and thrilled the world enthu- dominating Russian gymnastics team. to face Israelis at the Olympics. and many wonderful stories of “the best siasm for sports competition. Linoy Ashram, an Israeli 22-year-old, And finally there is the another story of the best!” Israel – Did You Know? 3.Rambam hospital in Haifa Israel can that he developed Re-walk. Re-walk is a 8.The Israeli Emergency bandage is a By Evelyn Miller transform its underground bomb shelter wearable robotic Exoskeleton that pro- specially designed , first aid device that is Because my husband is in the medical parking area into emergency hospital vides powered hip and knee motion to al- used to stop bleeding from Hemorrhagic field, my focus in this issue’s DID YOU wards to handle 770 patients and surgical low a spinal cord injury person to stand, wounds caused by traumatic injuries in KNOW column will be around Israeli operating rooms. Initially designed dur- walk, and climb or descend stairs. Re- pre-hospital emergency situations. The medical accomplishments and innovations. ing the 2006 Lebanese conflict, recently it Walk was FDA approved in 2014. bandage was invented by an Israeli med- 1.One year before the Boston pressure expanded its underground parking lot to 6.Hossam Haick, of the Technion In- ic, Bernard Bar-Natan and is the ban- cooker bombing, an Israeli emergency re- a sterile emergency ward to handle the stitute in Israel, is an Arab-Israeli scien- dage of choice for the US army and spe- sponse team was asked to come to Bos- surge in Covid patients. tist and engineer. Through his research cial forces. It is included in first aid kits ton and give a course on “Mass Casualty 4.Gavriel Iddan, an Israeli inventor, he developed the Na Nose. The Na Nose of emergency personnel and first re- Training”. This training was credited for changed the field of Gastroenterology by is a breath analyzer that can detect the sponders. the saving of many lives. inventing the Pill cam. He put a small symptomatic odor of some cancerous tu- 9.Israeli Scientist Erez Livneh is work- 2. The Syrian civil war starting in 2011 camera in a capsule to be swallowed by a mors, Parkinson’s dementia, multiple ing on a new drug that fights viruses has resulted in over 200,000 refugees patient. As the capsule travels through sclerosis, and other diseases. He is cur- through the bloodstream. It is called Ve- crossing into Northern Israel seeking you, it takes many pictures of particular- rently working on the Sniff Phone. Haick coy Trap as it tricks viruses into self de- medical care . 3 northern Israeli hospitals ly your small bowels and transports digi- is a brilliant researcher with a tremen- struction. It will be very useful to combat and temporary medical clinics minister tal images to an outside screen. This fre- dous career—a must read on Wikipedia. hepatitis, and in future Aids and Ebola. to these refugees medical needs. A fifth of quently eliminates the need for a full 7.Characterization can be dispensed It is not ready for prime time yet! the casualties have been children with ex- blown colonoscopy. with in many cases. Endopat is a device 10. Israeli scientists at Hadassah Medi- tensive injuries of missing limbs, shat- 5.Re-walk exoskeleton was developed placed between indicator fingers, which cal Center (Jerusalem) may have discov- tered faces, and severe neglect. Israeli by Israeli Amit Goffer. He was an inven- can measure the state of the arteries and ered the first cure for Lou Gehrig’s dis- trauma medicine excels in the world. To- tor who became a quadriplegic after an predict the possibility of a heart attack in ease. Stephen Hawking, a famous British day Israeli Doctors reconstruct wounded ATV accident in 1997. It was thru his the next 7 years. EndoPat was developed scientist, suffered from this disease and faces, implant jaws, and print everything own experience in utilizing mobility de- by Itamar Medical Ltd. Out of Caesarea, used methods invented by Israeli scien- on a 3D printer. vices for people with spinal cord injuries Israel (our sister city region). tists to communicate.

PAGE 26 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 September 2021: A Message from the Consulate General of Israel in Boston cided to use their so-called social mission Israel will soon get back to normal, even into the second round of the Olympics, By Ambassador Meron Reuben, Consul- to bash Israel instead of trying to help though the spike in the highly conta- defying expectations and serving as emis- ate General of Israel to New England the two sides find ways to collaborate. gious Delta variant of the virus makes saries for baseball in Israel. But the most Summer was exceptionally wet this How can peace possibly be achieved for this difficult to predict. important thing of all for us, was that for year in New England—in fact Israelis and Palestinians alike The Abraham Accords continue to the first time—after ignoring the fact for it was the wettest in recorded through such measures? Our ef- spread a message of hope and mutual un- 49 years—the Olympic committee pub- history. As an Israeli, I en- forts to push back on the decision derstanding in our region. It was a thrill licly memorialized the Israeli athletes joyed the rain and soaked up are vital in order to defend the this summer to welcome “Sharaka,” a who were victims of terror in the Munich the magnificent greenery that very legitimacy of the State of Is- new NGO comprised of young Israeli Olympics of 1972. May their memories it left behind. September is rael, unfairly singled out for al- and UAE social leaders of all religions be blessed. now upon us, with Rosh Ha- leged human rights abuses in a committed to peace and normalization Another positive note was struck re- shana, Yom Kippur and other world filled with totalitarian and through forging of warm people-to-peo- cently when Israel regained its observer fall festivals coming early this Ambassador truly brutal regimes. ple connections. status to the African Union, after a near- year. After a year and a half Meron Reuben In spite of this challenge, there The 2020 Olympics in Tokyo offered ly 20-year hiatus. The irony of this is not of living with COVID-19, we are many positive developments to cele- another reason to rejoice. Israel sent its lost on us, considering the massive media are beckoned at this time of year to turn brate as the year draws to a close. A year largest delegation ever, some 90 Olympi- coverage of the Ben & Jerry’s debacle. I inward, assess what has happened and ago, we were living under the cloud of a ans, including baseball Team Israel, that presume that positive news about Israel look forward to new chapters in our lives. global pandemic that constricted every included many American Olim. We even does not sell. So, all in all, we have a lot to It has been yet another challenging aspect of our lives and caused the death had a chance to see them play in Hart- be grateful for as we leave 5781 and enter year for the state of Israel, and the con- of millions across the globe. Israel has ford Connecticut before leaving for Ja- 5782. I have had a very challenging yet flict in May with the terrorist group been a leader in vaccinating its popula- pan. Israeli Olympian Artem Dolgopyat exciting nine months in New England Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, was tion and we are now in a drive to give made us all proud by winning a gold and hope to meet many more members another reminder that we have an uphill booster shots to the population over 60. medal in gymnastics for the men’s floor of the Jewish community in person (and battle to reach the goal of peace and Limiting travel to Israel has been a exercise—only the second Olympic gold not just on Zoom!) this coming year. tranquility in our beloved land. This necessary means of controlling the in our sporting history! Avishag Semberg May the new year bless us all with summer has also shown us that ice cream spread of the virus. We know how frus- received a bronze medal in taekwondo as peace and good health. can leave a bitter taste. The independent trating this has been for so many of you, did the Judo team. Team Israel kept hope Shana Tova U Metuka, a good and board of governors for Ben & Jerry’s de- but it is my sincere hope that travel to alive by defeating Mexico and advancing sweet new year to everyone. News from Hadassah’s Hospitals: Hadassah Ein Kerem and Hadassah Mount Scopus were named Israel’s Best Hospitals. sive results in the various areas of treat- Nachman Ash adds, “This comparison of the ultimate stress test,” Freedman wrote. By Michele Bank ment, from infancy to old age, despite medical centers is a positive, constructive “By forcing them to adapt to waves of As reported in the Jerusalem Post, Is- the difficult years our medical center source of competitiveness, an incentive for COVID-19 patients, changing treatment rael’s Health Ministry has rated both of has experienced.” excellence and achievement.” protocols, faltering supply chains and a the Hadassah Medical Organization’s He explains, “Our excellent staff in all Also in hospital news, Newsweek rated massive vaccine rollout, to name just a hospitals as the best in their class in Isra- sectors and departments of Hadassah four Israeli hospitals among ‘The World’s few of the challenges of the past year, the el: “The ministry’s National Program for Mount Scopus and Hadassah Ein Kerem Best Smart Hospitals’ and Hadassah-Uni- outbreak drove home the importance of Quality Indicators report for 2020 puts work day and night for the hospital pa- versity Medical Center in Jerusalem was advanced technology. Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem in first tients who trust us to provide them with one of the four. The hospitals were rated “The hospitals that best weathered the place in the major hospital category, quality and dedicated care. This is evi- for their ability to leverage smart technol- crisis were by and large the ones that were while Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus dent in the results presented today by the ogies to manage and improve care. already open to integrating new technolo- is the top small campus. Both scored a Health Ministry. The high scores show “They lead in their use of AI, robotic gies and taking advantage of data-driven maximum 10.” that, despite the focus on optimal care surgery, digital imaging, telemedicine, opportunities as they became available,” The scoresheet takes into account a for the largest number of COVID-19 pa- smart buildings, information technology he continued. “This lesson may turn out vast array of services. Among them are tients to be hospitalized in Israel and the infrastructure and EHRs (electronic to be one of the most profound and last- the ability to perform heart catheteriza- burden this created in our hospital, the health records). The hospitals on this list ing effects of the pandemic.” tion in under 90 minutes from the mo- quality of the treatment for the other pa- are the ones to watch.” According to Freedman, the market ment a patient is admitted (Israel tops tients was not diminished. It continued The list is based on recommendations for smart-hospital technology is expected the world in this category), stroke treat- to be of high quality and professional.” from hospital directors and medical in- to reach $35 billion in 2021 and as much ment, prevention of in-hospital infec- The report’s author, Prof. Yaron Niv, novation experts from around the world as $83 billion by 2026. tions and detection of depression among praised the Israeli hospital system for who rated the centers according to the “The election of Hadassah to this hon- its patients. Waiting times for a patient’s the way it dealt with healthcare during categories above. A three-step evaluation orable list arouses immense pride at the triage in Hadassah Ein Kerem’s emergen- such a difficult year. “Despite the COV- process included in-depth interviews with national level,” said the hospital’s interim cy room average just 5 minutes, accord- ID-19 pandemic and the reduction in experts in the field and recommendations CEO Yoram Weiss. “Our hospital staff ing to the document published July 28. hospital activity,” he said, “quality of from the hospitals; a survey of more than members, in every sector and position, Acting Director General Prof. Yoram treatment was not affected either in the 13,000 physicians, hospital and health are the driving force - and have the exten- Weiss, MD, says, “Hadassah teams COVID-19 outbreak units or in the reg- administrators; and then the information sive knowledge - to make use of advanced have proven once again that with hard ular departments.” was ranked. and smart technologies, many of which work, it is possible to achieve impres- Health Ministry Director General Prof. “The pandemic put hospitals through are groundbreaking at the global level.”

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PAGE 28 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5781-Tishrei 5782 • September 2021 YIVO Institute for Jewish Research’s Landsmanshaftn Collections to be More Accessible through Grant from the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (New York, NY) - The YIVO Institute from organizations that operated in New of YIVO and to assist them in expanding YIVO are genealogy-related, and most for Jewish Research was awarded the York City, there are also records from access to their valuable collections,” said genealogy appointments involve at least John Stedman Memorial Grant for its across the United States and the world. Ken Bravo, president of IAJGS. one landsmanshaft collection. “This Landsmanshaftn Collection Portal Proj- The grant will enable YIVO to create a There is a global audience for these project will help researchers all around ect. The award for $3,000 was presented single finding aid consolidating all the materials. In addition to the 200 re- the world more easily access important today, August 4, 2021, at the Internation- Landsmanshaftn collections making them searchers who consult YIVO’s Lands- pieces of their own family histories,” al Association of Jewish Genealogical more accessible to the public. manshaftn collections each year, nearly said Dr. Stefanie Halpern, Director of Societies (IAJGS) virtual 41st Interna- The finding aid will include the town 50% of archival research sessions at the YIVO Archives. tional Conference on Jewish Genealogy. of origin, its variant spellings, and other The John Stedman Memorial Grant, genealogical resources from the town, as matched in-kind by YIVO, will support well as a description of the contents of the work of two advanced interns to in- each individual collection. Individual crease online access to YIVO’s Lands- collections may include links to other manshaftn collections. Landsmanshaftn Landsmanshaftn collections at YIVO, Toni Beth Gasser were Jewish benevolent societies that materials which have been digitized were formed to aid new immigrants in through remote reference and digitiza- March 2, 1951 – August 9, 2021 their transition from Eastern Europe to tion on demand, yizkor book links and Toni Beth Gasser, beloved wife, mother, Nana and friend, America. The YIVO Institute stewards translations from outside sources like the passed away surrounded by her daughters, on Monday Au- about 1,400 collections of Landsman- New York Public Library and Jewish- gust 9, 2021. She was 70 years old. shaftn records and receives more every Gen, and other relevant material. Born on March 2, 1951, Toni grew up in Oceanside, New year. While most of these records are “We are pleased to recognize the work York before marrying the love of her life, husband Bernie, and moving to New Hampshire, where she spent more than 30 years as a teacher at Amherst Middle School. Toni would tell you that her marriage of 47 years was based on the saying “behind every successful man is a stronger woman.” Together they have three daughters Amy, Norri and Debra and beamed with pride for them. Her daughters were her biggest achievements in her life. Toni’s sons-in-law James Elterman, Danny Oberlander and Adam Fox were sons she grew to love like her own. Toni was also blessed by being Nana to grandchildren Seth, Bella, Andraya, Shayden, Sydney and Cameron. As strong as Toni’s love of family was, so was her commitment to her friends. She was everyone’s cheerleader, friend, and therapist. She was always the life of the par- ty and with them she shared her passions of New York, Broadway, and traveling the globe. Toni also had a strong presence and connection within New Hampshire’s Jewish community, where she was a member of Temple Israel Manchester for 40+ years. Her passing has left an enduring mark on all the people she touched throughout her life, and she will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Toni’s memory can be made to Temple Israel Manchester at 66 Salmon Street - Manchester, NH 03104 (Memo: General Fund).

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