kristallnacht Musical message of hope By Bob Lane by children incarcerated in the system. camp at Terezin was tragically Terezin Concentration camp.” Most famous, perhaps, are just one of the many tools that Even the worst possible She felt that the poems the drawings and poems of the Nazis employed in that setting can be a birthplace of would connect with him in children, said Rochelle L. Mil- attempt. Millen says that the hope, beauty and inspiration. some special way. len, professor emerita of reli- poems by the children of Ter- That is the encouraging mes- “She appeared at my apart- gion at Wittenberg University. ezin written over seventy years sage of Gary William Fried- ment with a book entitled: I “It is testimony to the courage ago, bear witness that the Nazis man’s composition, Butterfly: Never Saw Another Butterfly of the children and their teach- failed in their attempts and also The Ohio Jewish Chronicle A Musical Journey of Hope. - a collection of works of art ers, who continued to live, to serve to inspire all of us today. Serving Columbus and the Central Ohio Friedman’s musical composi- and poetry by Jewish children teach, to paint, to learn, and to The Kristallnacht perfor- Jewish Community since 1922 tion will be premiered as a part incarcerated in the concentra- hope, despite the constant fear mance will be conducted by of the Columbus community’s tion camp Theresienstadt,” of violent death, a fear based the composer and will fea- VOLUME 92 October 30, 2014 Kristallnacht Commemoration Friedman said. “I was deeply on a realistic assessment of the ture Cantor Jack Chomsky of taking place Sunday, Novem- moved by these cries of af- ISSUE 24 6 CHESHvAN 5775 ber 9 at 4 p.m. at the Gloria Dei firmation and hope, written Worship Center of Trinity Lu- under such hopelessly horrible DEVOTED TO AMERICAN AND JEWISH IDEALS theran Seminary, 2199 E. Main conditions.” St. in Bexley. Friedman’s com- Shortly after that encounter, position, an orchestral cantata, Susan died in a fatal auto acci- Museum to is based on seven of the well- dent. “At that same time, I was known poems of children who dealt another tragic blow: the illuminate Poland were held prisoner in Terezin, death of my first wife, Barbara. page 3 a concentration camp in what is I put the book aside. That was now the Czech Republic. over sixteen years ago,” Fried- An excerpt from one such man said. poem, Fear, which was penned Later Friedman remarried. Israeli Americans by Eva Pikova, is a poignant “My life was artistically re- find their voice example of the hopeful confi- newed through the blessing of Cantor Jack Chomsky (r) working with Gabbi Cohen (l) and marriage to my second wife.” Halley Dunn (2nd from right) and with accompanist Martha page 4 After many years had passed Tepper in preparation for the upcoming premiere of Gary from the time of Susan’s death, William Friedman’s Butterfly. Friedman says he was inexpli- Take the call! cably compelled to revisit I situation in which they found Congregation Tifereth Israel, page 6 Never Saw Another Butterfly. themselves.” along with teenagers Gabrielle His niece’s words about the “While Terezin was not Cohen of New Albany and Hal- poems connecting to him in a an extermination camp, as ley Dunn of Bexley, as well as special way became prophetic. were Auschwitz, Sorbibor, a 12-player musical ensemble “I knew the time had come Treblinka and several others, of outstanding local profes- SPECIAL PULLOUT - pp 9-20 for me to set them to music,” 33,000 persons perished there, sional musicians. The musical Friedman said. “These poems while 88,000 were deported to performance is made possible reflect the ceaseless spirit and Auschwitz,” Millen said. by funding from the Skilken courage of the children of Kristallnacht, “the Night of Family Foundation. Terezin.” Broken Glass,” refers to the The annual event is a collab- Gary William Friedman Terezin was a concentration wave of violent anti-Jewish oration of the Jewish Federa- camp located 60 km northwest pogroms that took place on tion of Columbus and Trinity • Consider gifts of dence that existed among the of Prague. More than 150,000 November 9 and 10, 1938, Lutheran Seminary in present- stocks and securities children of Terezin, despite the Jews were sent there, includ- throughout Germany, Aus- ing programs on Kristallnacht frightening crucible in which it ing 15,000 children. Despite tria, and the Sudetenland. to mark this dark day in history. • Kane to head initiative was created: its appalling circumstances, it Instigated by the Nazis, rioters “How to remember, how to …Today a father’s heart beat somehow became a place of destroyed at least 267 syna- pass on connections to next page 7 tells his fright significant cultural life. The gogues, shattered shop win- generations—this is a grow- And mothers bend their distinctiveness of the camp- dows, and looted about 7,500 ing challenge,” noted Can- heads into their hands ghetto’s cultural life lies in the Jewish-owned businesses, tor Chomsky, who was ap- And children choke and die proached by Friedman, a long- of typhus here time friend, about presenting A bitter tax is taken from the work in Columbus. their hands Friedman is an accomplished composer known especially for My heart still beats, inside his theatrical works, including my breast The Me Nobody Knows, an In The Chronicle While friends depart for OBIE Award winning musical At the JCC...... page 8 other worlds that is preparing for a Broad- way revival this spring. He Bowling...... page 21 Perhaps it’s better, who can say has written commissions for Than watching this, to die the Kennedy Center and the Community...... page 22 today Lancaster Music Festival, and written widely in jazz, film Deaths...... page 26 No, no my God, we want and symphonic areas. He is to live also the composer of American Federation...... page 6 Not watch our numbers melt Selichot Service, which has away been performed several times Foundation...... page 7 in Columbus. We want to have, a better The program will include Front Page...... page 2 world, Watercolor by Eva Bulova who was brought to Terezin at the prayers from Jewish and Lu- We want to work age of 12 and died at Auschwitz at the age of 14. theran traditions in memory Marketplace...... page 12 We must not die of the victims of Kristallnacht activities of thousands of pro- desecrated Jewish cemeter- and the Shoah, as well as re- Synagogues...... pages 26-27 We want to live fessional and amateur artists, ies, brutalized thousands of marks on the historical context We must not die! their concerts, theatrical per- Jews, killing at least 91, and by Professor Millen. Cantor Taste This...... page 18 formances, artworks, poetry arrested up to 30,000 Jewish Bat-Ami Moses of Temple Friedman says that his en- readings, and, above all, the men, moving most of them to Israel and Rabbi Howard Apo- Viewpoint...... page 5 gagement with these poems composition of musical works. concentration camps. thaker of Temple Beth Shalom was brought about by fate. An article on the United States Kristallnacht represented will participate, along with World News...... page 3-4 “Out of the blue, my beloved Holocaust Museum’s website an essential turning point in Rev. Skip Cornett and Trinity niece, Susan, called me,” states that such an outpouring Nazi Germany’s persecution of President Rick Barger. Friedman said. “She had an of culture, under such unimag- Jews, which culminated in the The Trinity Seminary Choir inexplicable urgency to show inably difficult conditions was attempt to annihilate the Jews and members of KOLEINU me a book of poems, written unparalleled in the Nazi camp of Europe. The concentration see message, page 23 mymedicarequestion.com Medicare Questions? Answers Here! OJC - OCTOBER 30, 2014-1 F ront page

‘Happiness’ course to be taught here and worldwide By Ruth Sternberg for it. Ben-Shahar, who wrote messages within faith-based tra- course as about “how the sci- the books, Happier, and Be- ditions and their lasting effects ence of positive psychology is “Are you happy?” Many ing Happy: You Don’t Have on those who embrace them. now corroborating what Juda- people have been confronted To Be Perfect to Lead a Richer Kaltmann and Rabbi Levi ism has always known about with this deceptively simple Happier Life, now teaches the Andrusier, Schottenstein what makes us happy.” question. How they answer course worldwide online. Chabad education director, are Kaltmann said he is tre- says a lot about how they live Positive psychology advo- teaching a course created by mendously excited to offer the their lives, says Rabbi Areyah cates that happiness — con- the Brooklyn-based, Chabad- classes. Within Judaism, he Kaltmann, director of the Lori tentment and satisfaction with sponsored Rohr Jewish Learn- said, there is plenty of attention Schottenstein Chabad Center in one’s own life — is the most ing Institute. “How Happiness to the positive things in life. New Albany. important facet of living. Propo- Thinks” draws on classical For instance, each morning, Many people, he notes, might nents encourage people to reach Jewish and mystical teachings observant Jews pray: “I express answer that they are relatively forward in their “okay-ness” to focus on the science of posi- my gratitude before You, Living Isaac Nipert (center) portrays Asher Lev in the Columbus content, but are still looking for and flourish through reflections, tive psychology. and Eternal King, for You have production. something more – and therein meditations and other activities. The six-week course, taught returned my soul to me with lies the potential of positive It turns out that this way in two places at once — the compassion; how great is your psychology. “A lot of times, of living through optimism is Schottenstein Center and the faithfulness!” There are also CATCO-Gallery Players stage psychology has been consumed Jewish, says Kaltmann. “Joy offices of the Columbus Jew- about 10 Hebrew synonyms with mental illness and reliev- is a mitzvah,” he said. “It’s not ish Federation — will cover the for happiness. The mitzvot are adaptation of Potak’s ‘Asher Lev’ ing the states that make life one of the 613 Mitzvot, but it’s a concepts of self, joy, goodness, also about achieving happiness Asher Lev is a Hasidic Jew. to central Ohio one of the most miserable. But positive psy- celebration of the completeness struggle, loss, and spirituality, through partnership with G-d. He is also a prodigy who must powerful contemporary dra- chology wants to understand of creation. It’s in Psalm 100. It focus on the recipe for hap- “The whole idea is that this is be a painter, though it flies in mas being performed on stage how healthy people can build says, ‘serve G-d with joy.’ It’s piness: what we believe, and it is a very the face of family, community today,” said Steven Anderson, joy into their lives.” about living in the moment, 1. Feel good about yourself, important, basic principle,” he and tradition. His gift must be CATCO Producing Director Today, it seems even more with recognition and gratitude.” without seeming self-absorbed. said. “We are not just trying to realized, but at what cost? and Director of My Name is important, says Kaltmann. “In Scholars agree. Hava Tirosh- 2. Remain optimistic in all make unhappy people less un- This moving exploration Asher Lev. “Theatre goers who our modern age, people seem Samuelson, director of the circumstances. happy, but to make happy people – My Name is Asher Lev – at favor dramas will not want to more unhappy than in times Center for Jewish Studies at 3. Be grateful, always. more happy. That’s really what times sorrowful, humorous and miss this modern twist on the past. You would think with all Arizona State University and 4. Recognize our flaws. Judaism is all about, how Torah glorious – will be co-produced age-old struggle between par- the things we have nowadays, author of the book Happiness in 5. Find ways to cope with is so applicable, and real. And it’s by CATCO and Gallery Play- ents and their children and their we’d be happier. But we aren’t.” Premodern Judaism, writes that loss not a simplistic thing.” ers Oct. 22-Nov. 9. The stage dreams for the future.” The idea of focusing on rabbinic Judaism was all about 6. Discover spirituality How Happiness Thinks will adaptation by Aaron Posner Starring in My Name is Ash- what is already good, trying to the attainment of happiness; meet for six weeks begining is a dramatic tribute to the er Lev are Isaac Nippert (Asher understand it, and then teaching that happiness is a prime subject The class is being taught Monday, Nov. 3, and Wednes- acclaimed novel written by Lev), Melissa Graves (Rivkeh it to others grew to popular- of discussion throughout Jewish during the same time frame day, Nov. 6. For more informa- bestselling author Chaim Potok Lev and female characters) and ity about a decade ago. When intellectual history as Jewish throughout the world. Rohr tion, call 614-939-0765. The in 1972. All performances will Ralph Scott (Aryeh Lev and Israeli-born psychologist, Tal scholars fused the perspectives operates in 622 communities course includes professional be staged in the Vern Riffe male characters). Ben-Shahar began teaching a of Aristotle and Maimonides. located in 26 countries, with education credits. Center, Studio Two Theatre, CATCO’s 30th season is class called Positive Psychol- Psychologist Jonathan Haidt, courses on Jewish ethics, mysti- 77 S. High St. sponsored by support from ogy at Harvard in 2006, more a Jew and self-professed atheist, cism, history and practice. Ruth Sternberg is a free-lance “We are honored to partner The Ohio Arts Council, and than 850 students registered has written about the positive The institute describes the writer based in Columbus, OH. with Gallery Players to bring see catco, page 23

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Tools for Caregivers: A Community Education Series October 2, 2014 November 6, 2014 December 4, 2014

Getting Started and Planning Ahead Navigating the Healthcare Maze Caring for Someone At Home This workshop is designed to provide This workshop is designed to help participants This workshop is designed to help information on long term care, financial realities, learn about their healthcare rights and obtain develop tips and techniques for and legal tools for planning. tips for getting high quality care. providing in-home care. Paula Taliaferro Patty Callahan Paula Taliaferro Community Outreach Specialist of the Caregiver Advocate of the Community Outreach Specialist of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging

January 8, 2015 February 5, 2015 March 5, 2015 Caring for Someone in a Care Facility Family Dynamics and Caregiving Preventing Burnout This workshop is for families transitioning a loved This workshop is designed to identify the ways This workshop is designed to help participants one from the community into a nursing home in which roles and responsibilities of spouses, identify signs of caregiver stress and burnout; setting. Discussion topics will include: choosing adult children and siblings evolve throughout the common emotions and coping strategies will a care facility, strategies for managing care, and a caregiving process. also be discussed. review of residents’ rights. Mary Smithson Patty Callahan Caregiver Advocate of the Caregiver Advocate of the Paula Taliaferro Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging Community Outreach Specialist of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging

April 2, 2015 May 7, 2015 Register at: toolsforcaregivers.eventbrite.com or 614-559-0180 Caring for a Difficult Family Member Medicare for Beginners This workshop will provide an opportunity Each Caregiver Workshop is free of charge This workshop is designed to help participants to discuss circumstances which can provoke and will be held at the same time and location get down-to-earth, unbiased information to help “difficult” behaviors and learn techniques for each month. them make informed decisions. coping with them. Time: 5:45 - 7:00 pm Andy Haggard Lynn Dobb Medicare Outreach Specialist of the Location: Caregiver Advocate of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging Jewish Community Center Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging 1125 College Avenue, Columbus

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2-OJC - OCTOBER 30, 2014 world news Museum ready to illuminate millenium-long Jewish history of Poland By Michele Alperin raised by the Association of the and the physical sciences. the desert—maybe that is an Semitism is a sin according to during his sophomore year Jewish Historical Institute of Taube is the chairman of Taube overblown metaphor, but we the Catholic Church.” at the University of Krakow. (JNS.org) - Given that half Poland, a non-profit that has Philanthropies and president of needed this venue badly.” The second factor is the That year, during the 1968 Pol- of the 6 million Jews who died served as a caretaker of the the Koret Foundation, which The museum’s goal of fall of Communism, which ish political crisis, Kasprzyk in the Holocaust came from country’s Jewish heritage for together provided significant reaching out to both the Pol- created not only political and recalls that he “witnessed Poland, many descendants of more than six decades. funding for the museum. ish Jewish and broader Pol- economic change, but also a the expelling from Poland of Polish Jews may be surprised As a civic initiative and Retired Polish diplomat ish communities stems from social upheaval. “People are many colleagues from my high to learn about the current hos- state-funded institution, the Krzysztof (Kris) W. Kasprzyk, the country’s increasingly willing to be more open to school and from the university pitable environment for the museum’s target audi- change than under normal cir- [because of the anti-Semitic Jewish population of their ence “is much broader cumstances,” Schudrich says, campaign sponsored by the ancestors’ country. than the Jewish com- adding that younger Poles are Communist government], and Poland experiences far less munity in Poland,” curious about Jews, who had I also witnessed labeling them anti-Semitism than the typi- says Barbara Kirsh- been largely absent or secre- simply as ‘Jews,’ as somebody cal European country and is enblatt-Gimblett, pro- tive about their identity in the who would be outside of the home to a burgeoning—albeit gram director of the country for 50 years after the Polish community.” relatively small—Jewish com- museum’s core exhibi- Holocaust. “Ever since that time, the munity (estimates suggest tion, which traces the The fall of Communism, subject of Polish Jewry was 10,000-20,000, but no defini- 1,000-year history of adds Kasprzyk, gave people always very dear to my heart,” tive figures are available). At Jews in Poland. the gift of free speech, which he says. the same time, young non- “It is intended for has allowed them to explore About two decades after the Jewish Poles are increasingly a much broader pub- painful events from the past. political crisis, the fall of Com- curious about Jews and the lic: Poles, including One of these was the 1941 munism in Rabbi Schudrich’s Jewish religion. Jews; the world Jewish murder of Jews in Jewabne, a estimation marked “the first Recognizing that this en- community; and the small town in northeast Poland time in 50 years people [could] vironment was fertile ground European and world where a Polish mob, encour- now think about, ‘Do I feel for a museum highlighting the public,” she says. aged by German Nazis, burned safe telling my children and history of Polish Jewry, a group From the perspective Jews from several surrounding grandchildren that they are of Warsaw-based organizers of Polish-born philan- communities in a barn. This really Jewish?” invited émigré scholars and thropist, Tad Taube, incident was revealed to the “Since ’89 thousands and cultural activists in New York honorary consul for larger Polish public in the book thousands, perhaps tens of to help promote the museum the Republic of Po- A wooden synagogue that is part of “The Jewish Town” gallery Neighbors by Tomasz Gross thousands of Poles, have dis- concept and identify funding land in San Francisco, within the core exhibition of the new POLIN Museum of the History (published in 2000) and was covered they have Jewish sources for what two decades the significance of the of Polish Jews. (Photo courtesy of M. STAROWIEYSKA, D.GOLIK/ widely and openly discussed, roots,” Schudrich says. later became the POLIN Mu- museum’s content goes POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews). a process that Kasprzyk says Schudrich, whose job is seum of the History of Polish beyond Polish Jewish “heals the wounds.” to create pathways back to Jews, which opened its core history. “In portraying 1,000 who has been an enthusiastic welcoming environment for Although Kasprzyk had Jewish identity for Poles, says exhibition on Oct. 28. years of Jewish culture and promoter of the project for Jews. Chief Rabbi of Poland strong Jewish connections the museum can play a role The museum, located on history in Greater Poland, the more than two decades, sees Michael Schudrich suggests from an early age and today in that process. “For Poles the site of the Warsaw Ghetto museum traces the foundations the museum as particularly two reasons for that trend: first, cooks gefilte fish and Jewish with Jewish roots it can be an uprising directly across from of Judeo/Christian Western important to the Poland of the papacy of Polish-born John sweets, the definitive moment entry point into some kind of the Monument of the Warsaw culture,” he says, referring today. “Our national cultural Paul II, who he notes was “the in his lifetime devotion to connection with their Jewish Ghetto Heroes, has received to the contribution of Polish heritage is really impoverished first pope to ever say that anti- Polish-Jewish relations came see museum, page 24 more than $60 million from the Jews to the various spectrums without all that Jewish his- Municipality of Warsaw and of Jewish and Christian faith in tory in Poland they had been Poland’s Ministry of Culture addition to significant Jewish bringing for centuries,” he and National Heritage. The cultural influence in philoso- told JNS.org. “This museum rest of the needed funding was phy, literature, theater, music, is like bringing fresh water to

Tight Senate race in Georgia garners national and Jewish communal attention By Dmitriy Shapiro

(JNS.org/Washington Jewish Week) - As Repub- licans look poised to take control of the U.S. Senate after November’s midterm elec- tions, Senate races in a couple of states have tightened, with both political parties re-di- recting their funds toward key toss-up races before Election Day. In Georgia, a state with a sizable Jewish voter block, the race to fill the open seat of retiring Republican Sen. Michelle Nunn David Perdue Saxby Chambliss is attract- coming weeks. erners seeking the benefits of ing truckloads of cash from In response, the National Georgia’s rapidly growing job outside the state for advertis- Republican Senatorial Com- market, as well as increases ing buys. mittee (NRSC) authorized in the state’s Hispanic, black, Both national parties see the $1.45 million to be spent and other minority popula- race between Democrat Mi- on behalf of Perdue—even tions, have led many experts chelle Nunn and Republican though its vice chairman, Sen. to predict that Georgia will Make a call. David Perdue as a must win— Rob Portman (R-Ohio), said become a solidly Democratic especially the Democrats, who in September that the NRSC state by 2018. need every victory they can does not expect to spend more Polls throughout the 2014 Take a call. get to maintain control of the than the $2 million it has al- electoral season have shown Senate despite an unfavorable ready provided for the race. Nunn and Purdue in a statisti- Do both. electoral map this election. According to the Atlanta cal tie, and two recent polls— Although campaign finance Journal-Constitution, sources one by SurveyUSA, conducted You can make a difference for the filings from the current quarter within Nunn’s campaign have from Oct. 10-13, and another are not due to be released until claimed that their candidates by WRBL/Ledger-Enquirer/ Columbus Jewish Community. Oct. 30, Politico reported Oct. raised more than $4.15 million PMB, conducted from Oct. 14 that the Democratic Sena- for the soon-to-be-released 13-14—showed Nunn beating Sign up for a shift: JewishColumbus.org/sunday torial Campaign Committee third quarter finance report. Perdue by 3 and 1 percent, (DSCC) spent $800,000 on Traditionally, Georgia has respectively. With the margin For more information call 614-559-3209 TV ad buys in Atlanta on be- been considered a solidly of error for SurveyUSA’s poll or email: [email protected] half of Nunn and is expected Republican state. But in the being 4.2 percent and that to spend $200,000 more in the last decade, an influx of north- see georgia, page 24 OJC - OCTOBER 30, 2014-3 WORLD NEWS Growing organization helps Israeli Americans find their voice By Jacob Kamaras Israeli-American community on American ally tell my story and convince throughout the United States Jewish history, other people to send their kids (JNS.org) - The so-called in order to strengthen the State told JNS.org. to Jewish education, and to be “alphabet soup” of American of Israel, our next generation, “We’ve seen a more philanthropic, and to help Jewish organizations covers and to provide a bridge to the similar effort on Jewish identity and the state of seemingly every communal Jewish-American community.” the part of Jews Israel,” he said. concern and interest group. Yet Its growth plan since last year from the former Like Milstein, Rani Ben- despite their direct connection has been twofold. First, to open Soviet Union, David, the IAC’s Florida chair- with the Jewish homeland and regional offices in areas with where similarly man, cited his children as moti- firsthand knowledge of issues large Israeli American popula- there have been vation for his involvement with prioritized by American Jews, tions—recently launched of- organizations the organization. Israelis living in the United fices include Boston, Florida, like the Genesis “[My two children] are States have historically been New York, New Jersey, and Philanthropy Americans, they were born both neglected and unorga- Las Vegas, on top of the initial Group that seek here, and their kids are defi- nized. Los Angeles office. Second, in to work with nitely going to be American, But the fast-growing Israe- areas not served by its regional Russian-speak- so [this work is] just to keep li-American Council (IAC), offices, IAC sponsors program- ing Jews to pre- that Israeli inside them, to have which was founded in Los ming in places like Chicago, serve culture and them keep loving Israel,” he Angeles in 2007 and started Philadelphia, Cleveland, and to really allow told JNS.org. “If you look at expanding nationally in 2013, Dallas. them to preserve the Jewish federations, and the is working to change that. From Nov. 7-9, IAC will their identity go- Cantor Nathanel Barham of Young Israel of North Beverly Hills, Cantor American Jews, you see that This year, IAC’s own pro- hold its inaugural national con- ing forward.” Sam Cohen of Temple Kehilat Maarav, Cantor Marcus Feldman of Sinai they have a lot of love for Israel, gramming has reached more ference, “The Israeli-American “For a long Temple, Cantor Nathan Lam of Stephen Wise Temple, and conductor and I think you want to keep than 100,000 of the estimated Community: A Strategic Asset time, Israelis in Chris Harden of the Valley Beth Shalom synagogue (l. to r.) perform at that also with the Israeli kids.” 500,000-800,000 Israeli Ameri- for Our Future,” in Washing- the United States the Israel-American Council’s Celebrate Israel Festival in Los Angeles on Yehudit Feinstein-Mentesh, cans, and another 50,000 Israeli ton, DC. did not similarly May 18 (photo credit: Abraham Joseph Pal). IAC’s regional director in New Americans have participated in “[IAC is] a welcome and im- organize—dif- York, recalled that when she programs sponsored by IAC. portant development,” Brandeis ferent from [the strategy of] and the reason was that whereas ment, which offers programs became a mother five years IAC’s stated mission is “to University professor Dr. Jona- all other Jewish immigrant the other immigrants had left for ages 10-18. For all ages, ago, she “suddenly felt a sense build an active and giving than Sarna, a leading expert groups in the United States— countries where Jews were IAC runs the “Celebrate Is- of loss and a sense of ‘What am persecuted and the Jews had rael Festival” to mark Israeli I doing here?’” no intention of returning to Independence Day in all of its At Brooklyn-based Congre- those countries, Israelis often regions. The 2014 Celebrate gation Beth Elohim, Feinstein- argued that they were here Israel Festival in Los Angeles Mentesh’s employer at the only for a short time, that they drew 15,000 attendees. time, Rabbi Andy Bachman hoped to return, and they did Milstein explained that while encouraged her to make the not organize in this way,” Sarna American Jewish institutions synagogue a meeting place for explained. typically seek membership Israelis. “I started a Google So what has changed? fees, Israelis are accustomed group and started to volunteer “With Israel under attack, to receiving Jewish communal and run different events, and so from BDS (the Boycott, Divest- services such as synagogue many Israelis started to come,” ment and Sanctions movement) membership and schooling for said Feinstein-Mentesh, who and the like, it’s easy to under- free. When Israelis didn’t want founded an organization called stand why those American Jews to pay for those services in Israelis in Brooklyn. who have roots in Israel and the U.S., Jewish organizations While Israelis in Brooklyn know it best feel that they want typically “disengaged” from Is- “built an amazing, thriving, to organize, in part in order to raelis unless they were donors, strong community” of Israeli defend it, in part in order to said Milstein. Americans, she said, the group promote their own identity as “We (IAC) take a differ- still found itself without the Israeli Americans,” said Sarna. ent approach,” Milstein said. support system it desired. Adam Milstein, one of IAC’s “We’re investing in our com- “I was creative enough to founders and president of The munity. We provide free ser- create programs and find fund- Adam and Gila Milstein Family vices to every group, whether ing, but I never had the abil- Foundation, agrees. it’s educational or cultural or ity to find these people in the “I think the Israeli people are Jewish outreach. Everything Israeli community who would best equipped to communicate we do is subsidized or free, and be able to support us, and I the truth about Israel, because we’re engaging [Israelis] with always had to go to the Jewish they are not naive like many no strings attached.” American foundations for sup- in the American Jewish com- For Milstein and others in- port,” Feinstein-Mentesh told munity,” Milstein told JNS. volved with IAC, the endeavor JNS.org. org. “They know the Israeli is highly personal. When she applied for an people, they know that we have Milstein came to America IAC grant to support Israelis in very high standards of human in 1981 with his wife and two Brooklyn, Feinstein-Mentesh rights and freedom, they know daughters, earned a Master of recalled that approaching an the propaganda war of Hamas Business Administration, and Israeli non-profit for the first and Iran.” worked in commercial real time was like “talking with your IAC-affiliated programming estate. He didn’t start his life family… I really felt that they connects with Israeli Americans in the U.S. attending synagogue were taking care of me.” at all phases of the lifecycle. Si- but said he had a “wake-up call” Instead of the grant, she got friyat Pijama B’America—the when his daughters started to her job with IAC. mirror image of Jewish philan- date non-Jews. When asked “[My path to IAC] started thropist Harold Grinspoon’s PJ why his daughters should make from a very personal need and Library—sends free Hebrew- a point to date fellow Jews, a very personal story, that I language books on a monthly Milstein found himself without realized that I’m not alone, that basis to Hebrew-literate fami- a good answer. there are thousands of people lies across the U.S. Sifriyat Pi- “I knew that unless I made like me that are craving dif- jama will reach 15,000 families a change for myself and tried ferent things,” said Feinstein- this year, according to Milstein, to understand those issues, I Mentesh. who explained that the goal wouldn’t be able to keep [my While advancing its own is ensuring that the Hebrew daughters] Jewish,” he said. goals, IAC is placing a pri- language is spoken at home, as Milstein connected with the ority on partnering with the well as partnering with schools, Aish HaTorah outreach orga- American Jewish organizations JCCs, and synagogues in order nization and started becoming that preceded its existence. In to introduce Israelis to Ameri- more involved with Jewish life. Boston, the IAC-supported can Jewish life. His daughters both married Mitchabrim initiative has host- At the college level, IAC’s Jews. Aish would introduce ed discussion groups to foster Mishelanu (meaning “of ours”) him to Israel advocacy organi- connections between organi- program serves Israeli students zations such as AIPAC, laying zations. One session focused at 33 schools who are not fully the groundwork for his eventual on how to better welcome an comfortable with the program- philanthropy and involvement Israeli newcomer to the com- ming of other campus groups. with IAC’s founding. munity. IAC also supports the Tzofim “I felt that [IAC] was going see americans, page 25 (Israel Scouts) youth move- to be a channel for me to re- 4-OJC - OCTOBER 30, 2014 viewpoint

‘enchantress’ Incantation Bowls provide inspiration By Javier Perez Q: How were Jewish ent in Aramaic and attended helping others, was practiced women who practiced sor- yeshiva, advanced Talmud predominantly by women. Maggie Anton, acclaimed cery viewed in ancient so- academies. They concen- Magic to help oneself–that author of the historical fic- cieties? trated on the sections debat- is to retain your learning, to tion series Rashi’s Daughters ANTON: Judging by the ing Jewish Law, and paid influence opinions in your and Rav Hisda’s Daughter ubiquity of amulets, incanta- less attention to the others. favor, to silence your enemies (a 2012 Library Journal tion bowls, and magic manu- Still, scholars aware of the - and my favorite - to win at Best Historical Fiction and als that date to the first six passages on magic preferred chariot races was performed finalist for the 2012 Jew- centuries of the Common to ignore them, embarrassed by men. ish Book Award), has spent Era, the practice of sorcery to admit that the great Sages years researching what the was a large-scale enterprise engaged in such “nonsense.” Over the centuries, magic Talmud says about sorcery, back then. At the same time, has been closely identified in addition to Jewish amu- the Talmud is adamant that What was Jewish sorcery with evil, malice, or the dev- lets, Babylonian incantation sorcery is the province of used for? il. What is the provenance bowls, and magic manuals women yet never condemns There seems to have been see anton, page 23 from the Cairo Geniza. them. Indeed there is a sec- Maggie Anton two types of Jewish sorcery. In her new original novel tion of Talmud on amulets many of their incantations. Based on spells found on am- Enchantress released last Enchantress by Maggie that explicitly explains how ulets and incantation bowls, month, she has used these Anton, 2014, published by to ascertain if the scribe is an Why don’t more people most was for healing the ancient sources to weave a Plume Books. expert and if a particular spell know about the role of sick, protecting children and literary tapestry that illumi- is proven. Rabbis consult magic in the Talmud? pregnant women from harm, nates life in 4th-century Baby- experienced by, Hisdadukh, various women with magic Until recently, Talmud guarding against demons and lonia, land where the very her heroine, a learned and expertise, including the “head study was limited to those the Evil Eye. This benign word “magic” originated, as passionate woman. sorceress,” and recommend few scholars who were flu- magic, for the purpose of THE OHIO JEWISH CRONICLE The Ohio Jewish Chronicle (ISSN0030-0942) is published bi-weekly in the interest of the beyond ‘klinghoffer’ central Ohio Jewish community.

Opera’s composers have a broader Jewish bias Mailing P.O. Box 623 By Myron Kaplan ter to denounce the anti-Jewish into the Mediterranean Sea. what they imagine to be Jew- called the “father of the atomic New Albany, OH 43054 and anti-Israel opera. The opera repeatedly de- ish guilt. This should not be bomb” for leading the Manhat- (JNS.org) - One of the most Klinghoffer, the creation of fames Jews and Israelis as rep- surprising on the part of Good- tan Project during World War (614)337-2055 controversial operas in recent composer, John Adams and resentatives of religious/ethnic man, perhaps, since during II. The project developed the FAX 337-2059 memory, The Death of Kling- librettist, Alice Goodman, or national groups. Nowhere the writing of Klinghoffer she nuclear weapons that inciner- hoffer, debuted Oct. 20 at New premiered in 1991—with few does it similarly criticize Ar- rejected her American Jewish ated Hiroshima and Nagasaki, www.ohiojewishchronicle.com York’s Metropolitan Opera. additional stagings. The opera abs/Muslims as a group. The heritage and joined the An- killing more than 100,000 The Met has scheduled seven is based on the 1985 murder of Met’s intransigent insistence glican Church. The church’s people and causing Japan to Publisher more performances through a 69-year-old American Jew, that Klinghoffer must be staged leadership has been known in surrender to the U.S., thus Stephen N. Pinsky November. The first staging Leon Klinghoffer, on an Italian has become an organizational recent years for its hostility ending World War II earlier [email protected] did not occur without protest, cruise ship. Klinghoffer, con- calamity. toward Israel. Goodman is now than would have otherwise as about 400 demonstrators— fined to a wheelchair, was shot Adams and Goodman make a parish priest in England. been the case. The earlier end Associate Publisher including Jewish communal in the head by Palestinian Arab up an aptly matched pair. But is Klinghoffer the only potentially saved hundreds of Lee E. Pinsky and nationally recognized terrorists who had hijacked the Their Jewish problem seems Adams/Goodman opera that thousands, if not millions, of leaders—came to Lincoln Cen- ship. They dumped his body to include an obsession with contains elements of anti- other lives on both sides. Editor Semitism, including the stereo- Adams and librettists Al- Pamela Spence typical notion of Jewish guilt? ice Goodman and Peter Sel- [email protected] Consider the Adams/Good- lars depicted Oppenheimer as liFe in israel man opera Nixon in China consumed with guilt and torn (world premiere 1987, Met with remorse over the horrors Editorial Assistant premiere 2011). It offered rela- brought about by the atomic Reneé Supriya [email protected] Biking to work tively humane depictions of bomb. Did Adams, Goodman, By Teddy Weinberger about 70 minutes by bike. Un- way rather than to and from President Richard M. Nixon and Sellars exaggerate here? like running (no longer a good work. I get a lift with my bike and Chinese leader Mao Ze- According to a 1967 New York Advertising Manager dong—a mass murderer on the Times report, Oppenheimer Angela G. Miller About a decade ago, in my option with my meniscus-torn either from Sarah, who now [email protected] commute to regular employ- cartilage-challenged knees), works about a 10-minute bike scale of a Hitler or Stalin—but was “beset by the moral con- ment in Jerusalem, I discovered biking has built-in intervals. ride away from my office or not a similarly sympathetic sequences of the bomb, which, the wonders of public transpor- When you are going downhill, from my friend, Elana (who picture of U.S. Secretary of he told fellow physicists, had tation (i.e., the bus). This time you are obviously on an “off” has a van). We don’t yet have a State Henry Kissinger, a Jew. In ‘dramatized so mercilessly the a 1988 review of the opera, Pu- inhumanity and evil of modern around, at a company called cycle (I have two major climbs bike rack but the front bike tire THE OHIO JEWISH CHRONICLE Meaningful, I find myself bik- comes off (this is easier than I litzer Prize-winning critic, Tim war’ … [but] in later years, invites correspondence on subjects Page wrote that Kissinger is he seemed to indicate that of interest to the Jewish community ing to and/or from work on a thought), the car’s back seats but disclaims responsibility for an regular basis. [Note to self: For fold down, and voila. I’ve even depicted as “a venal, jabbering, the ‘sin’ was not to be taken endorsement of the views expressed easy column, get next job walk- learned how to change a flat, opportunistic buffoon.” Oth- personally. ‘I carry no weight by the writers. ing distance from house.] and have even done so, though ers remarked that Kissinger is on my conscience,’ he said in There is a nominal service charge I purchased a slightly used from the safety and comfort of portrayed as cruel and cunning. 1961 in reference to the atomic for photographs published in con- nection with news events, social af- Trek bike, helmet included, my home and not under pres- A bizarre, memorable scene bombing of Hiroshima and fairs, organizational and synagogue and I was all set. To be on the sure on the road. When I have involving Kissinger occurs in Nagasaki.” activities. the second act. In a propagan- Defenders of the The Death safe side, since my derriere was to, I will commute both ways by Editorial deadline is noon Friday tender from years of bicycle- bike to and from work. On the distic ballet staged by Madame of Klinghoffer seem either preceeding publication date. Ad space Mao for the Nixon entourage, unaware or unconcerned about reservations due by noon Monday pre- less living, I also bought a pair morrow of the days when I do ceeding publication. Early deadlines of padded shorts. The bike store this, I tend to work standing up. First Lady Pat Nixon thinks any of the several instances of for holidays and special editions will guy said that I wouldn’t need When I commute by car, I she sees Kissinger playing an the opera’s anti-Jewish and be published. the shorts for all that long. I as- typically listen to a book on my evil landlord savagely whip- inflammatory lyrics. Some of Copyright © 2014. All rights reserved. sumed that if he was right (and it iPod, and I do the same when ping a poor village girl. Not these were cited by the Com- Reproduction or use without written consent of editorial or graphic content turned out that he was), it would I bike (except for the downhill seeing Kissinger in the audi- mittee for Accuracy in Middle in any manner is prohibited. mean that I would soon be bik- sections, when the wind whis- ence or at the Nixon family East Reporting in America Teddy Weinberger Member of American Jewish Press ing in complete comfort—what tling in my ears makes it hard table, Mrs. Nixon points to (CAMERA) in an open letter Association and Associated Press. he didn’t tell me was that the going and only one coming to hear). At first I thought that the landlord while whispering to Met General Manager Peter to her husband, “Doesn’t that Gelb on May 29. The letter Subscription rate: $38 per year, two shorts become unnecessary home—I still haven’t figured this was somehow introducing years for $65, includes any special because you simply get used out why it takes me about the something “impure” into my look like you-know-who?” helped spark initial protests editions. Single copy $1. Indeed, the singer who plays against staging Klinghoffer and to the pain. same time either way). As I environmentally friendly com- Entered as second class matter, May I’m a person who likes to hurtle down the sidewalk of the mute, but I’ve come to look the role of Kissinger also plays resulted in the cancellation of a 12, 1922, at the U.S. Post Office, do aerobic exercise every day Begin Highway, part of me is forward to the diversion of my the role of the evil landlord. Nov. 15 large-screen simulcast Columbus, Ohio, under the act of March 3, 1879. Periodicals Postage (except Shabbat), and so, while whooping it up, but part of me recorded books as I climb that Then there is the Adams of the opera that would have paid at Columbus,Ohio. it is true that commuting by bike is screaming: “Slow down you big Ramot hill once again. opera Doctor Atomic (world been viewed live by hundreds POSTMASTER: takes much longer than by car, idiot; flying downhill is zero My Mom is still my Mom premiere 2005, Met premiere of thousands of people in the- Send address changes to I view it as time well spent. It exercise so why risk killing and she worries about how 2008). Its storyline centers on aters in 70 countries. OHIO JEWISH CHRONICLE, yourself?” I fare alongside the people the Jewish American scientist P.O. Box 30965, Columbus, OH 43230 takes me about 25 minutes by see Opera, page 23 car to commute to work and I much prefer biking just one see teddy, page 24 J. Robert Oppenheimer, often OJC - OCTOBER 30, 2014-5 federation

the federation effect Take the call on ‘Super Sunday’ By Audrey Tuckerman, -817 students attend reli- travel to Israel guest columnist gious schools -Sent PJ Library books -Hundreds of university monthly to over 600 children There are two Jews ma- students celebrate their Juda- in our community rooned on a desert island. One ism at Hillel -Gave camping scholarships is despondent, knowing that -300 students attend Colum- to ensure our children had they will never be found and bus Jewish Day School and overnight camping experiences will live out their days all alone Columbus Torah Academy -Met with Senators and on the island. The other man -500 young children par- Congressmen and local leaders does not appear worried at all. ticipate in JCC pre-school to advocate for Jewish causes The first man asks, “how can programs -Raised awareness of the you be so unconcerned, do you -And much, much more need to take care of the Ho- Cavaliers coach David Blatt (center) answers questions after really want to spend the rest of In addition, Federation is locaust survivors and victims the game. your life on this island?” “Why in charge of several areas that of Nazi persecution in our should we worry?”the second are best suited for a centralized community Game night with Cavaliers man says, “It is time for the An- Audrey Tuckerman organization. As such we: -And much, much more nual Campaign, the Federation grams that are run by others. -Helped thousands of Jews None of us lives on a des- will find us.” As a result, last year we helped: in Israel and Overseas with an ert island. In fact, the whole draws 1500 Jewish fans Every year, for nearly 90 -519 individuals gain em- emphasis on our partnership premise of Judaism is that we The Cavaliers faced the President. “We saw Kyrie years, the Jewish Federation ployment with Jewish Family with Kfar Saba and supporting find commonalities so we can Bulls, a team LeBron James Irving play for close to 40 of Columbus has raised funds Services Israel while it was under fire live as a community. And a said was better than Cleveland minutes, LeBron James and to ensure that vital services are -500 seniors get daily sup- last summer community is only strong if but the Cavs got the better of Kevin Love played for about ½ in place in our community. In port from Wexner Heritage -Provided financial support each vital element is strong. the deal treating Columbus an hour each. Those are serious most instances we fund pro- Village so 200 young people could We need strong synagogues. and the Jewish Community to minutes.” We need strong social services a 107-98 victory on Monday During the game, James organizations. We need strong night. mostly got assists and rebounds schools. We need strong out- Cleveland coach David Blatt but did score 18 points. “It is reach. We need to take care of said at his exclusive “Chalk obvious that he was pacing Jews not just here but globally. Talk” with the Jewish com- himself in the pre-season,” And your gift to Federation is munity afterward that he con- said Hecker “But it was still the only gift that helps each of sidered Monday night’s game a great show for the Jewish these vital elements to ensure against the Chicago Bulls like a Community.” How can I help a strong community. regular season contest when it The event drew 1,500 Jews So when you are asked for comes to minutes and rotation. from the community. “For a your support or you get the call “We’re still in preparation of while we were the only place in on Super Sunday (Nov. 16), pre-season but I think generally town that had tickets,” said Joe please take the call or logon speaking as we go along here, Roberts, Chief Development to jewishcolumbus.org/give it’s the time and our chance to Officer at the Federation. “But and support your community play guys more minutes to see then we sold out the upper level you today? generously. our combinations for longer seats too.” Audrey Tuckerman is Cam- periods of time.” The event afforded the Jew- paign Co-Chair for the Jewish “The game was about as ish Community not only an ex- Federation of Columbus close to a regular-season game clusive “Chalk Talk” with Blatt as you’ll see at this time of but also specially designed year,” said Gordon Hecker, high quality Cavs T-shirts by the Federation’s CEO and crafted by Homage. Switching your Medicare Don’t Forget! Free Publicity health plan could help E-mail press releases to: [email protected] save you money. Call me today. I’m a licensed, independent sales agent for Humana, and I’ll help you choose a plan that helps to fit your needs and your budget.

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6-OJC - OCTOBER 30, 2014 foundation leave a legacy Consider year-end gifts of appreciated stocks and securities By Jackie Jacobs while providing you with a quences for U.S. shareholders and regulatory issues, it is es- ceive distributions at a later about gifts of appreciated prop- larger tax benefit. because it will be considered sential to contact professional date. Next time you consider erty or other giving opportuni- The end of the calendar Charitable contributions of a “taxable transfer” of existing advisors if you are a shareholder rebalancing your investment ties such Donor Advised Fund year is an ideal time to review long-term appreciated securi- U.S. corporate stock for new of inversion-candidate stock. portfolio, the Donor Advised or life income instruments. financial affairs and invest- ties (those held for more than shares in the foreign corpora- In addition, you might want Fund can be the repository for This article is for infor- ment portfolios. It’s been a one year), including stocks, tion. This results in capital to consider other charitable some or all of your appreciated mational purposes only and good year on Wall Street and bonds, and mutual fund shares, gain tax of 20 percent for high gift planning strategies such as securities. Another gifting strat- should not be construed as many publicly-traded stocks remain one of the most tax-effi- income individuals (as well as establishing a donor advised egy to consider would include legal, tax or financial advice. have increased significantly in cient ways to benefit a charity. the new 3.8 percent Medicare fund that can work in tandem creating a charitable remainder When considering gift plan- value. These gains present an You are entitled to a tax deduc- tax). One solution is a timely with financial and tax savings trust or charitable gift annuity ning strategies, you should opportunity to take advantage tion for the full fair market pre-inversion gift of appreci- strategies discussed above. A funded by appreciated stock. In always consult with your own of tax laws that encourage value of such gifts, up to 30% of ated U.S. corporate stock to Donor Advised Fund operates addition to avoiding the capital legal and tax advisors. the your adjusted gross income charity. Time may be of the as a sort of permanent charitable gains tax discussed above, these Jackie Jacobs is the Chief in the current tax year, and you essence because the charitable planning tool as you benefit vehicles could provide you with Executive Office of the Co- pay no capital gains tax on any gift must be completed prior from an up-front deduction for a current charitable deduction lumbus Jewish Foundation, appreciation. In effect, this tax to the closing of the inversion the contribution of assets to the as well as an income stream. the Central Ohio Jewish com- savings goes directly to the transaction. Because this clos- account and you can choose Feel free to call me at (614) munity’s planned giving and Federation in the form of a ing date can vary due to legal which qualifying charities re- 338-2365 for more information endowment headquarters larger contribution and your lower tax bill leaves you with additional assets that could fund other charitable gifts! Kane to head Strategic Planning Initiative Special note about “Corpo- Columbus Jewish Founda- Council; the Jewish Commu- Affairs Committee of the Ohio rate Inversions”: The financial tion Board member, Ira Kane, nity Center board; Chair of Jewish Communities, Kane was pages have been filled recently who has created, led and man- the Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky the 1981 recipient of the vener- with stories about “corpo- aged strategic, operational and Region of the Anti-Defamation able Therese Stern Kahn Young rate inversions,” a complex cultural change in numerous League; and Chair of the Na- Leadership Award. financial transaction where a regional, national and global tional Discriminations Com- “With a goal of creating a Jackie Jacobs U.S. multinational company organizations, will lead the mittee of the Anti-Defamation causal pathway to greater com- acquires a foreign company Foundation’s strategic planning League. He is a past member munity impact for the Founda- charitable gifts of appreciated located in a “low-tax” country process. of the Young Presidents’ Or- tion, Ira Kane is ideally suited assets. Gifting appreciated such as Ireland with the purpose Kane is an active Board ganization (YPO ) and current for this important undertaking,” stock directly to charitable of becoming a “subsidiary” or member of both local and in- member and former Chair of said Foundation President, Steve organizations — rather than non-U.S .corporation so as to ternational businesses. He also The World Presidents’ Organi- Schottenstein. “He and a team selling the assets and donating lower its U.S. corporate tax has been a volunteer leader with zation (WPO) Columbus Chap- of like-minded individuals that the after-tax cash proceeds — bill. Although the inversion numerous charities, including ter, as well as the Economic he has convened are committed can significantly increase the transaction may be favorable the Board of the Columbus Jew- and Community Development to bring greater cohesion to the amount of funds that you have for the company, it can have ish Federation and Chair of its Institute in Columbus. A found- Foundation’s future direction.” available for charitable giving automatic negative tax conse- Jewish Community Relations Ira Kane ing member of the Government see Kane, page 24

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OJC - OCTOBER 30, 2014-7 at the jcc Doc ‘N Rock Sunday provides variety, entertainment at Film Fest By Felicity Nesham West Philippine President, Manuel have been higher. dress this question and more Zionsville, IN. There, Nichols Greenberg and Rabbi Eddie Quezon, will join audiences for With nothing to gain and ev- during the post-film Q&A. first met Doug Passon, who Feinstein, who appear as com- Special guests and special a discussion of her country’s— erything to lose, she explains, At 3:45 pm, also at the Drex- would become his lifelong mentators. events abound with the 10th and her grandfather’s—pivotal these men put everything on el, Doc Sunday continues friend and future film director “Without the Wexner pro- Annual Columbus Jewish Film role in saving more than 1,300 the line because they knew with the film, Road to Eden, on the Road to Eden. gam and all of its wonderful Festival, beginning this Sun- Jews and providing refuge in it was right. “It was a very a documentary film following “Being in Columbus for the leaders and teachers, I would day, Nov. 2 with the 6:30 pm the Philippines during World unpopular move,” Quezon’s Jewish musician, Dan Nichols Film Fest is especially mean- never have had the confidence premiere of The Wonders and War II. The one-hour docu- granddaughter explained. “It and his band, Eighteen (Mark ingful because this is the home and ability to dive so deeply a visit from its director, Avi mentary tells the previously was political suicide. Because Neimeic and Nathan Meckel) of the Wexner Foundation into this material,” said Passon. Nesher. The 10th anniversary untold story of how the five it was such a brave and unprec- as they traveled the southern and the Wexner Heritage Pro- Columbus audiences also celebration will continue with Frieder brothers, cigar makers edented move, it’s difficult for states celebrating the festival of gram,” Passon said. He was a will have the opportunity to almost-daily films into mid- from Cincinnati, organized the people to understand why they Sukkot. One of the film’s most two-year fellow in the Wexner attend the band’s post-film November. never spoke about it. That’s the moving moments conveys the Heritage Program on Jewish performance at the JCC at 7 Included in the first question on everyone’s story of Orthodox and Reform scholarship and leadership and pm. To view the full schedule, schedule is Doc mind. But this was a country at congregations who came to- had the good fortune to work purchase tickets, and learn ‘n’ Rock Sunday war, and our family was in ex- gether in the wake of the Hur- closely with the program’s more, visit www.cjfilmfest.org on Sunday, Nov. ile in Washington, D.C., when ricane Katrina’s destruction. director, Rabbi Jay Moses. or call 614-559-6212. 9, beginning at my grandfather died there. This The seed that would grow Rabbi Moses appears in the 11:30 am at the amazing story, unfortunately, into this film project was film, serving as the Rabbinic Felicity Nesham-West is Drexel Theater just got lost along the way,” planted almost 30 years ago Consultant on the meaning of lead copywriter at the JCC of with the film, said Avancena, who will ad- at Goldman Union Camp in Sukkot, along with Rabbi Yitz Greater Columbus. The Outrageous Sophie Tucker. The documen- tary follows the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School begins 25th life of vaudeville singing sensa- t i o n , S o p h i e year with updated topics and new location Tucker, “Last A whole new year of exciting the new partnership, the core community rabbi serving to rituals are reflected in them. of the Red Hot discussion, engaging text, and introduction class, “Rhythms visit the sick. And the final class will explore Mamas,” who dedicated educators is about to and Purposes of Jewish Liv- Rabbi Lefton was in high contemporary issues. defied expecta- begin at the Melton Adult Mini- ing,” is now only a short drive school when her mother’s best Rabbi Ungar explained why tions with her School. Classes have begun and away for Northwest Columbus friend was diagnosed with the course will be a new twist bold, bawdy and several new topics are in store, residents. breast cancer. From those early on love and relationships for brassy style and along with new teachers and Professor Matt Goldish of impressions of the staff caring Melton learners. “Many folks a 60-year career even a new location. The Ohio State University is for her friend’s ailing mother, think that Judaism has little to that redefined “Every year the chemistry returning to Melton from a she was inspired to take chap- say about sexuality, but noth- is different,” said Rabbi Cary year-long sabbatical to teach laincy classes in rabbinical ing could be further from the show business. Dan Nichols Next on the Kozberg, of the Melton Adult the core curriculum at Con- school. “Much of my career truth. Folks may be surprised schedule is Rescue in the rescue with the help of Presi- Mini-School. The veteran edu- gregation Beth Tikvah, as well as a rabbi has been visiting to find that traditional views Philippines at 1:30 p.m. at dent Quezon, Paul McNutt, US cator with the long-standing as several new classes. “I am those who suffer. I find that were quite progressive for their the Drexel, presented in part- High Commissioner, and then- institution of the Jewish Com- now back and energized for this sacred work inspires me to time—and set an ethic that is nership with The Leventhal Army Colonel Dwight Eisen- munity Center is excited to my beloved Melton groups…. I connect with people and value progressive even today. My th Fund of the Columbus Jewish hower. During poker games launch his 25 year teaching have missed those great friends life differently,” she said. goal, as always, is to have an Foundation. Aurora Avan- which doubled as planning with the program. who have been with me doing “There is nothing worse opportunity for interaction— cena, granddaughter of former sessions, the stakes couldn’t Even for returning students, Melton programs for years, and than hearing a family member rather than just a lecture—and it’s a whole new Melton. That’s I am looking forward to work- is sick or a friend is beginning to have the discussion be a safe, because each year the school ing with new people, as well,” treatment for a serious illness no-judgment zone.” that began as a comprehensive said Goldish. and you don’t know what to Rabbi Kozberg will continue series of text-based lessons “Story Time with Matt” is do. You want to help, but may teaching a class that began last under the guidance of founder, one brand new course Goldish feel paralyzed by not knowing year: “What Say You.” The Florence Zacks Melton has is especially looking forward the right thing to say or do. We current events course doesn’t new classes, new students, to. This class will feature folk- are commanded to take care require any prior Melton ex- and with that, new questions, loric stories in the Jewish tradi- of each other; visiting the sick perience. It involves a current allowing for limitless discus- tion as a platform for delving is a part of expressing loving- topic in the media that affects sion in an open-ended and into Jewish values and ideas. kindness that heals the world,” the Jewish community. “This open-minded forum. “Each story is intended to com- Rabbi Lefton said. In her class, year, we’ll certainly be look- “There’s an old saying that municate a lesson or meaning. students will explore lessons ing at more topics focusing we learn from our teachers, And, in the new short-course from the Talmud, learn the on Israel, on good and evil, but we learn more from our Melton paradigm, stories are foundations of Jewish values particularly with regard to students. I’ve learned that great because they can work that emphasize visiting the ISIS. Things could come up there’s a lot of different ways as stand-alone discussions,” sick, and talk about the differ- weekly that change our topic of understanding Judaism,” Goldish explained. Milk and ent ways to visit the sick. completely.” Kozberg said. cookies will also be served dur- Also new to teaching at Community classes are Students of the interactive ing class, adding an element of Melton this year is Rabbi open to everyone, no matter and non-denominational pro- fun to the discussions. Michael Ungar of Congrega- their faith or background. gram can expect to learn many A returning class with a new tion Tifereth Israel. He will The Melton School of Jewish new things each year, from the spin this year is “Melton at the be teaching a three-part series Learning is now registering teachers and from each other. Movies,” which will have an covering Jewish views of love students for fall classes. To join “Melton is a great way to con- international focus. “We have and sexuality. The first class the conversation and see what tinue your Jewish journey no brilliant films in store— from consists of biblical laws and Melton is all about, contact matter where you are in life,” Mexico, France, Israel, and stories. The second will in- Melanie Butter at mbutter@ explained JCC Program Direc- America,” said Goldish. “The vestigate rabbinical texts look columbusjcc.org or visit www. tor Melanie Butter. discussions [of these films] will at how marriage and divorce columbusjcc.org. Now, no matter where you be even better than the films are in Columbus, a Melton themselves. We will compare location is nearby, with three Jewish cultures in other coun- locations around the city: at tries with our own; consider Scholars Program the JCC on College Avenue, conflicts of age, gender, re- at the JCC New Albany, and ligion, and class; and try to new for the 2014-15 school fathom what subtle messages begins on November 5 year, at Congregation Beth the filmmakers are trying to The Jewish Scholars Pro- more. A catered kosher dinner Tikvah. Rabbi Rick Kellner impart.” gram returns to the JCC at 6 is also provided. Jewish teens of Congregation Beth Tikvah Rabbi Deborah Lefton is ex- pm on Wednesday, Nov. 5. who attend 10 of the 12 pro- is excited for the new partner- cited to teach one of Melton’s The tweleve week program, grams offered on Wednesdays ship. “We are a congregation newest offerings, “A Jew- let by Rabbi Yaakov Frankiel from 6-7 pm will receive $100 that has always dedicated itself ish Response to Illness and provides relevant study top- towards the Jewish youth pro- to education. Part of our vision Healing.” Always drawn to ics for Jewish students in gram of their choice. To learn is to open the doors to Juda- visiting people in the hospital, grades 9-12, bringing teens more and sign up, contact ism for all people. Now here’s Rabbi Lefton currently serves together to discuss Judaism Mark Moscardino at mmos- another way to set foot in the as Zusman Hospice Rabbi at and science, the environment, [email protected] or doorway,” he said. Thanks to Wexner Heritage Village and relationships, the afterlife, and call 614-559-6218. 8-OJC - OCTOBER 30, 2014 uniting history and culture Jewish food festivals in unusual locales By Robert Gluck “It is our opportunity to Jerusalem; Ati’Day, which fea- “On Purim we eat with triumph share our food, our music, and tures activities for kids; and a pastries said to resemble the (JNS.org) - Asheville, N.C., our heritage with the greater booth with Chabad-Lubavitch ears or hat of the wicked Ha- and Little Rock, Ark. Not Asheville community,” said rabbis, offering hands-on Jew- man. With even more charged exactly the Jewish capitals of Gillen. “The music helps main- ish activities such as learning emotions, at Pesach we retell America, but they are both tain the Jewish atmosphere all how to write in Hebrew. our ancestors’ Egyptian exodus home to major Jewish food day at the festival.” Overseas, Australia’s Syd- as though it were ours, with ac- festivals. Little Rock’s Jewish Food ney Jewish Food Festival companiments of tears for our From street vendors to stroll- and Cultural Festival, held sold out in its first year, 2012. slavery (saltwater), the mortar ing klezmer musicians, food in late April this year, brings France, Germany, Argentina, of the pyramids we were forced festivals bring people togeth- together Jews from through- and Hungary are considering to build (haroseth), and the un- er with traditional favorites, out the state of Arkansas not launching Jewish food festi- leavened bread that we hastily uniting history and culture. only to celebrate their shared vals. The thriving Jewish food took with us (matzah).” According to Marty Gillen, heritage, but also to share their scene in England, meanwhile, “For the Jewish community, chairman of Asheville’s Hard- culture and traditions with a is feted during the annual dishes reveal our roots, our Lox Jewish Food and Heritage non-Jewish audience. “Gefiltefest” food festival in diaspora wanderings, and also Festival, the festival is the “Since our own Jewish com- London. really matters.” For instance, Sher said that our modern practicalities and most important Jewish event munity numbers only around The fifth annual Gefiltef- “Eating is not just a casual gathering outside bakeries on passions,” said Sher. “Through of the year. 2,000, most of the attendees at est (named for the traditional enjoyment but an expression of a Saturday night in London’s the dishes we cook or cling our festival are non- Jewish appetizer, gefilte fish) our culture, history, philosophy Golders Green neighborhood, to—with fondness or inexpli- Jews, many of whom took place June 15. Dan Sher, and, for some, spirituality,” which has a large Jewish popu- cable loyalty—we can relate to are experiencing the festival’s events and com- Sher told JNS.org. “Within the lation, is for many locals “as the cross-continental journeys Jewish food for the munications officer, said that Jewish community, numerous important as the Shabbat Kid- of our ancestors, or evoke our first time or for the while eating is universal, in the social and spiritual rituals re- dush in shul.” childhood and families.” only time that year, Jewish community “our food volve around food.” More traditionally, Sher said, see Food fests, page 6 as Jewish staples like bagels and lox or ku- gel are not readily healthy alternatives available in stores, and there is no Jewish delicatessen here,” Growing demand for Kosher fare said Marianne Tettle- By Michele Alperin as cake mixes and other foods. Sherrie’s uses the sweetener ber 2011. “We had been getting baum, director of the Nutritionist Reesa Sokoloff, Zylotol, an all-natural sweet- lots of inquiries for a number Jewish Federation (JNS.org) - The growing who works with Sherrie’s Spe- ener from birch bark and corn of years, and because we take of Arkansas, which demand for natural, organic, cialties, spoke to the increasing cobs. allergy restrictions seriously, holds the festival. vegetarian, fiber, and gluten- need for the gluten-free, dairy- “It looks, tastes, and bakes there was no reason not to The festival’s av- free alternatives among kosher free, and sugar-free macaroons just like sugar, and it is the only take into account other dietary erage annual atten- consumers was apparent at and biscotti her company offers. natural sweetener that is safe restrictions as well,” she says. dance is 10,000. the last year’s Kosherfest, “Younger people eating glu- for diabetics,” Sokoloff says. Kinnikinnick’s has won “Our festival is the annual trade show of the ten-free foods are heading for One of several companies awards for the taste and health- a statewide effort,” kosher food industry, from the diabetes,” she says, explaining that have recently received iness of its gluten-free bread, Tettlebaum told JNS. last weekend in October at the that gluten-free products typi- kosher certification after of- which, notes Wiebe, is dif- org. “Volunteers in Meadowlands Exposition Cen- cally use high-starch flours like fering gluten-free and other ferent from other gluten-free Jewish communities ter in Secaucus, NJ. And the potato starch and tapioca (Sher- healthy products to a broader breads because it provides throughout the state trend appears to be here to stay. rie’s uses nut flour or no flour at market is Kinnikinnick Foods five grams of fiber in every bake, cook, and staff Companies big and small all). The company’s goal, says of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. two slices of bread, is enriched the booths.” are in with the new trend. with five essential nutrients, Tettlebaum called As Manischewitz Assistant and has loaves the same size as Jewish food “a tan- Brand Manager Avital Pessar regular bread. Wiebe says her The HardLox Jewish Food and Heri- gible and enjoyable tells JNS.org, “We are con- company “is the only gluten- tage Festival is held in Asheville, N.C. example of shared stantly looking to find ways free company to stay true to (photo: courtesy Marty Gillen). religious and cultural to be innovative with modern the traditional boil-and-bake traditions.” health trends.” Indeed, the method” of making bagels. “We have no Jewish deli in “I would describe Jewish company’s new “L’Chaim, Another aspect of healthy Asheville at this time,” Gillen food as any food that has To Life” insignia applies to eating has to do with the health told JNS.org. “We say that religious significance or has its natural products, for ex- value of fiber. David Holzer of HardLox is the only day of the been meaningful to a particular ample, broths without MSG. Fiber Gourmet, which exhibits year that you can get real Jew- group of Jews on a broad scale Its “Season” brand indicates for the American Diabetes ish food in Asheville.” for a certain period of time,” that the fish used in a product Association, put forward his A fundraiser for Congre- she said. are sustainably harvested and first fiber-based product in gation Beth HaTephila, the The Arkansas festival also wild caught. 2008 and says of his pasta and Reform temple in Asheville, features cultural and religious Many companies at Ko- crackers, “Half the product is HardLox is staffed by 250 booths that showcase various shefest are now catering to fiber, but it tastes like you’re volunteers. Visitors can nosh aspects of Jewish life, from Ar- customers who need to be A vendor prepares food at Kosherfest (photo credit: Kosher- eating regular food.” Holzer on corned beef on rye, potato kansas to ancient Israel. Booths gluten-free. Streit’s offers sev- fest). adds that the Resistant Starch knishes, kosher hot dogs, ba- include “Ask the Rabbi;” “Sha- eral gluten-free products: va- Type 4 he uses, which has gels, lox and cream cheese, lom Israel,” where Israeli and nilla and chocolate cake mixes, Sokoloff, is “to put forth healthy The firm’s owner, Dani Wiebe, no calories, is digested in the chopped liver sandwiches, American volunteers provide kosher-for-Passover Israeli and delicious food and to fill a explains why her company— distal rather than the proximal whitefish salad, and cheese information about the Jewish couscous, matzo ball mix, and void that is increasing in size— which manufactures products colon, which may offer protec- blintzes. The Beth HaTephila state; a large model of the Cran Orange Matzo Granola. whether a diabetic that needs to free of gluten, dairy, meat, and tion against colon cancer and sisterhood prepares 50 gallons Western Wall, where visitors Manischewitz, meanwhile, eat gluten free or a gluten free peanuts—decided to get its reduce bloating for people who of matzo ball soup and 30 large can leave messages that will has gluten-free matzo-style that has walked themselves into Orthodox Union (OU) kosher have difficulty digesting fiber. pans of noodle kugel. be taken to the Western Wall in squares and crackers as well diabetes.” parve certification in Decem- see KOSher, page 2 OJC-lifestyles today - October 30, 2014-1 my surprise - that this was the dress she had dress shopping always seen herself wearing. was a wonder- After consultation with a man- ful experience. ager, the saleswoman returned We arrived saying that she thought that for our ap- they had the dress. It soon ap- p o i n t m e n t peared and she went to try it early. As we on. As my daughter came out The Jewish Wedding entered the of the dressing room I saw the b l o c k - l o n g look on her face that I wanted Adventure store, all I to see, she glowed! could see was The years we had spent a sea of white watching “Say Yes to the By Cheryl Jacobs broke up? in front of me. Dress” had paid off and I know And then, the moment fi- There were knew what they were talking Every Jewish mother dreams nally came: he popped the 4,000 differ- about when you find THE of the day she sees her daughter question and she said yes! I ent styles to dress. My daughter looked walk down the aisle as a bride. have wished for this day for choose from like the princess I knew she It is a rite of passage really. a very long time and now that and I was over- was and we said yes to her When I was a bride almost it is here I can safely say I am whelmed. The dream dress. 30 years ago, I let my mother terrified. sales woman I promised that I would not completely take over; I didn’t I take back every negative approached, tell anyone what it looked like. have a clue about what to do. thought that I had about not a tiny woman When I called my mother to My mother was an expert on being invited to someone else’s with bleach tell her that we found it she doing things the proper way: wedding. I apologize for any- and when you have lived in a to go with us. The drive to blonde hair asked question after question every holiday meal looked thing I might have said about community for 25 years the Cincinnati went smoothly as and five inch stiletto heels. and I wouldn’t answer her. I like it could be in gourmet my children not being invited. list of friends far outnumber we talked about insignificant The element of fear soon re- only answered yes to one de- magazine. So when she said she The fear inside me expands family members. things while dreading what the turned as she told my daughter tail (which I will not share on had found the perfect place my every day, “whom am I going So now the hunt begins: we day might bring. to find a few styles she liked, pain of being banished) and I answer was “ok.” to anger by not inviting them have to find a place that can A rock hit my windshield not looking at the price tag so made the mistake of telling my Not this time!! I wanted my or their children?” hold all these people and not and the crack continued to that we could see what she was daughter this fact. I was told daughter to have a very differ- The kids have told us that the spend our retirement savings grow as we drove along 1-71 thinking (I knew what I was that I am not to share anything ent experience. planning of this event is going on a wedding in the process. south towards our destination. thinking!). We attacked the with anybody nor take it upon The issue at stake was to be task oriented: lists and ex- How did I not know about I silently thought - hopefully racks, each pulling dresses of myself to do anything without “when?” My daughter and her cel spreadsheets will be made all the things involved? Was this would be the worst part different styles. To say that we consulting with her first. Not boyfriend have been dating and we will follow proper pro- I not paying attention when of the day. I was now $500 had different taste would be an a step would be taken without for almost five years, since cedure. My head continues to my friends went through this? in the hole before anything understatement! permission and I must admit they were nineteen. Every so spin and my husband is silently I vow that this is not my wed- was purchased. My daughter My daughter is one of those that in the last two months I often a friend of mine will ask, counting in the corner - I am ding but my daughter’s and volunteered that she would be lucky women who could wear have made several mistakes “When are they getting married not sure if it is guests or money I will do my best to hold my paying for the dress knowing nothing but a sheet on her body that I have apologized for. My already?” My response: “you’ll he is trying to keep track of. As tongue when she talks about that her father was going to be and still look beautiful. She hope is that I will get better: have to ask them.” We have each group is to come up with where, what and when. Do I making a major financial con- quickly tried on dress after I am working very hard at it. waited patiently, welcoming a list of family and friends, we think I can do it? The answer is tribution for everything else dress, each one lovely. The first I want my daughter to have her boyfriend into our home end up with an astronomical I promise to try my best. a wedding would consist of. dress seemed to be the favorite the wedding of her dreams, and our hearts. He has truly number. The number of fam- The first test came when we We are grateful that our other but did not have the “wow” not mine. We have many more become another son to us and ily members from one side is went shopping for a wedding child is a boy but jokingly factor, the one that made all of milestones to accomplish, wish we love him, I was almost double the other side. The kids dress. We invited my daugh- we say that he will marry an us cry. After trying on many me luck! afraid to love him; what if they have a large number of friends ter’s future mother-in-law orphan and we will be doing dresses, she quietly took out this again. her phone and showed a pic- Cheryl Jacobs is a free-lance I have to say that - much to ture to the sales woman saying writer, living in Columbus.

kosher from page 1 Schulz’s Eyal Ben David says. and herbs. Vegetarian alternatives were Although people do not Earth Circle Organics offers also represented at Kosherfest. necessarily think of preserves, superfoods from all over the A newcomer to the kosher mar- marmalades, and chutneys as world, such as goji berries from ket, Ryan Krause of Atlantic healthy foods, the ones offered Tibet. Its Chlorella powder can Natural Foods from Nashville, by Joe Hanglin of Blake Hill be added to smoothies to take NC, showcased his company’s Preserves from Grafton, Vt., mercury and metal out of our Meatless Select brand, which are certainly healthier. “We bodies, and its Spirulina pow- includes a five-bean chili, fish- don’t use thickeners, additives, der “takes out the fogginess,” less tuna, and vegetarian taco citric acid, or commercial pec- says Kerry Romano Zall, who filling, among other products. tins,” Hanglin says, adding that adds, “Our goal is to make it “We set out to create prod- he uses top-quality fruit and affordable for people to eat ucts without artificial colors, berries as well as more fruit this way.” flavors, and preservatives,” than ordinary jams. Organic Traditions, which he says. “We also wanted to Another “healthier” alterna- got its start after its owner create products that not only tive comes from Gelato Giu- took some digestive enzymes vegetarians would enjoy but liana, whose owner, Giuliana that cured his stomach prob- also a person who eats meat Maravalle, explains that gelato lems, also offers superfoods. and wants to reduce red meat has much less butterfat than ice They carry products with a from their diet.” cream, particularly the high- low glycemic index that are Gezunt Gourmet, which uses end ones. high in antioxidants, offering natural ingredients, is working Several companies offered fruits, seeds, sprouts, teas, and on organic certification, says unusual herbal products, vi- blends from all over the world. owner Louis Agrosa. One of tamins, and nutrient-rich “su- Yacon, a sweetener in some of his products at Kosherfest perfoods.” Galilee Tisanes, its products, is made from a was a non-dairy lasagna that an Israeli family business, tuber from the Amazon jungle tastes like typical vegetarian produces a range of herbal teas that doesn’t spike one’s blood- lasagna, but uses tofuti instead that support healthy function sugar level like agave and is of cheese. In his business, he for a variety of health condi- much tastier than Stevia, says avoids cheaper alternatives tions, including diabetes, high Hindy Stegman, the owner’s like emulsified tomato paste, cholesterol and blood pressure, sister and vice president of and starts with whole tomatoes. obesity allergies, asthma, and sales and marketing. “If you start with good quality constipation. It also markets According to Stegman, Or- ingredients, you don’t have Nufar fibers, which use qui- ganic Traditions is focused on to put in a lot of additives,” noa for protein. The herbs are raising awareness of healthy Agrosa says. grown on the family farm in the eating in the Jewish com- Schulz Catering’s “Gourmet Upper Galilee, and according munity. to Go” brand of self-heating to the company’s literature, the “We are supposed to be products, all non-GMO (genet- farm “uses 100 percent natural a light unto the nations, but ically modified organisms) and production, free of artificial it seems our light is not so without preservatives, include flavors, colorants, essential bright,” she says, pointing lots of veggie and vegan foods oils, preservatives or chemical to hot dogs, cakes, and other that are shelf stable for three and GMO ingredients.” unhealthy options offered by years. “It was very important Bluebonnet Nutrition Com- Kosherfest exhibitors. “We are for us to go with the vegan and pany, which joined the kosher here to let people know other vegetarian market in order to market about six years ago, of- choices are available to them.” meet the new culinary trend fers a variety of multivitamins, Michele Alperin is a writer of less carbs and less gluten,” amino acids, protein powders, for JNS.org. 2-OJC-lifestyles today - OCTOBER 30, 2014 ment – and every sensual used as fertility preservation for experience. someone about to undergo che- “I learned that in 2007 when motherapy and to help couples I was diagnosed with throat safely conceive children when cancer at, what I felt was, a they are genetic carriers of dis- very young age,” Kleinfeld eases like Tay Sachs. says. “I got through surgery, Climbing the ladder of in- chemotherapy and radiation terventions is emotionally and Wine has with the love and support of Jewish infertility physically draining. The under- my family and friends, but I lying causes of infertility are not Stepped up! lost my sense of taste for a support program always clear and can take many few years.” tests and procedures and time to Cancer-free and with all determine. Even with a known Slide over, sweaty mug of tasting, you quickly see wine of his senses intact, Klein- By Rabbi Idit Solomon a variety of treatments can be cause, the treatment can take brutish beer; wine has stepped is actually the great equalizer.” feld says he has resolved provided that will help most many attempts before working. up its game! For those who’ve never to enjoy every sip of life. One of the jokes about Birth- people conceive a baby, not ev- While the development of med- In the past two decades, zins, visited a vineyard or sipped “Don’t waste your time on right Israel trips is that if you eryone seeks treatment. Medi- ical treatments for infertility has cabs and chardonnays have a Gewurztraminer, Kleinfeld wine you don’t enjoy. Save it meet your future spouse on cal interventions can range from advanced rapidly in recent de- soared in popularity among im- offers these tips to free up your for cooking,” he says. “Drink the trip, they will pay for your uncomfortable to impersonal cades, the emotional, physical, bibing Americans. The prefer- palate — and your psyche — something that puts a smile on honeymoon. (Spoiler alert: they to invasive. Infertility is per- social, financial and spiritual ence of just one in four in 1992, for a full-bodied experience. your face. And remember – actually don’t). The joke plays difficulties infertility can cause its now the alcoholic beverage 1. What’s the best wine? there are all kinds of smiles.” on the truth that we want young are still quite enormous. of choice for 35 percent of us, You’ll find all kinds of lists 3. Go ahead and shell Jews to go to Israel, come home This is a large part of what in- according to a 2013 Gallup purporting to distill the top 10 out $50 or $100 on a wine and support Israel… and to spired the creation of Hasidah. poll. At the same time, beer or top 100 best wines of the you just have to taste again. meet a nice Jewish boy/girl, Hasidah is the Hebrew word has taken a tumble, from the thousands upon thousands of A lot of us think California and get married, have children, be for stork and its root, hesed, is favorite of nearly half of us to new releases each year. They Napa Valley when we think involved in the community the Hebrew word for loving- are a wonderful resource for domestic wines, and while and repeat the whole process. kindness. Hasidah’s mission is information and a great starting The Golden State is the No. 1 Jewish communities mirror the to confront infertility and build point, but there is no substi- producer in the country (fol- Birthright cycle by providing Jewish families by increasing tute for personal exploration. lowed by Washington, Oregon a dizzying array of programs awareness about infertility, con- “The best wine is always what- and New York), every state ranging from infant day care necting couples experiencing ever’s in your glass at the mo- now has wineries. That means through Hillel on campus. Send infertility to the services they ment,” Kleinfeld says, “unless that wherever you are, there’s the next group to Israel and let need, and providing financial whatever’s in your glass makes a wine tasting room within the cycle continue. Millions of assistance for assisted reproduc- driving distance. dollars are spend in Columbus tive technologies. After experi- you grimace, in which case …” Rabbi Idit Solomon 2. Don’t drink it if it “If you go to a wine tasting alone on this cycle. One prob- encing years of infertility, tests, doesn’t make you happy. and you sample something you lem this overlooks, however, is sonal and emotional. For some treatments, medications, pro- Life really is too short to not absolutely love, something the tens of thousands of Jews however, conception will re- cedures, disappointments, and make the most of every mo- you know you want to taste here and across the country quire complex treatments such pregnancy losses, we conceived again – maybe who will experience a break in as in-vitro-fertilization (IVF) our twin daughters through with a steak, the cycle due to infertility. For where the women’s entire cycle IVF. There were periods of w h i c h t h e y them, the term Birthright is a is medically managed with enormous hope and deeply Howard Kleinfeld don’t usually different joke entirely. hormones and injections. The felt pains. We were persistent just 36 percent. have at wine- Infertility is diagnosed when eggs and sperm are removed, enough to find successful treat- “Wine is an adventure in tasting rooms, a couple tries naturally for one fertilized in a lab and then ment that we could afford. a glass – something other go ahead and year to have children and are placed back into the women The costs for IVF can range cultures have recognized for buy it,” Klein- unsuccessfully. Even though as an embryo. IVF can also be see Solomon, page 11 centuries,” says Howard Klein- feld advises. feld, author (as Howard K.) “Forget that of Dial M for Merlot, www. it costs three or DialMforMerlot.com, a fun four times what Corrova Family owned and operated novel about a lovelorn nerd you (might) whose world snaps to life with usually spend Columbus’ oldest Italian Restaurant since 1929 his first wine tasting. for a bottle of “For a long time in this wine. Splurge. country, we viewed wine as an See tip No. 2.” RISTORANTE di FAMIGLIA elitist beverage. Just to be eligi- 4. Forget the ble to uncork a bottle required a red with meat, Come dine with our family! scary level of sophistication. I white with fish have great respect for connois- and chicken Fresh Italian & American favorites seurs and the sommeliers, but rule – unless it Homemade Pastas • Chicken • Steaks • Fish if you’ve ever attended a wine works for you. 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Howard Kleinfeld is a full- 1210 S. James Road • (614) 236-1392 FAX 236-1935 time wine enthusiast, part-time www.tatitalian.com foodie and first-time author. Kleinfeld is also a longtime Tues., Weds., Thurs. 11am-9pm singer-songwriter whose com- Fri. 11am-10pm, Sat. 9:30am-10pm positions/productions for ad- Sun. 11am-9pm, Closed Mon. vertising, TV shows and indie films have earned him Emmy, Privileged to have served the Telly and Addy, awards. Jewish community since 1929 OJC-lifestyles today - October 30, 2014-3 4-OJC-lifestyles today - OCTOBER 30, 2014 as “Holy Man” and often co-leads prayers at and the illuminat- Congregation Beth HaTephila ing anthem “Let in that city. “In doing that, I There Be Light.” began to create my own ver- As usual, Jonas’s sions of songs and prayers that words and music felt closer to my heart than borrow elements some—though not all—of from his environs. the traditional, more standard Recycling his roots “I’m inspired versions.” by everything, but While working with bar what excites me and bat mitzvah students as most is finding a well as other congregants way to amplify the at Beth HaTephila, Jonas By Matt Robinson understands the importance sacred dimensions discovered his own passion of environmental steward- of even the most for working with prayers. He (JNS.org) - Having start- ship and recycling,” he says. mundane experi- describes finding places in ed his career playing on his “Instead of singing about ences,” he says. services “where there were family’s pots and pans, Jew- that directly, my instruments Jonas says a some missed opportunities ish musician Billy Jonas has broadcast that implicitly. This further “sacred di- for a deeper connection to, or maintained this homemade leaves room to address other mension” is added Billy Jonas performs in Charlotte, N.C. (photos courtesy of billyjonas.com). understanding of, a particular performance ethic while aspects of tikkun loam (repair- to the music when moment.” a live audience is listening. of their separateness from not in Chicago, but in his cur- “I’ve been having fun fill- spreading his messages of ing the world), soul-mining, each other,” he says. “I love rent home. simple living and environ- and spiritual spelunking.” “With certain participatory ing in the gaps in prayers as songs, as the audience sings that!” “I have enjoyed working I perceive them,” Jonas says. mentalism to a shared home Jonas and his band also love Asked what inspired this with my local synagogue,” throughout the world. to explore the fundamental along or calls out, they spon- taneously become an organism particular collection, Jonas says the resident of Asheville, Matt Robinson writes for After beginning in the roots of Jewish music. goes back to the synagogue— N.C., who participates in kitchen, Jonas soon moved “We like finding the es- and experience the dissolution JNS.org. to the music room, where he sence of a song, or a prayer,” picked up the piano, guitar, he says. “This is often best and trombone. These days, revealed through the most (614)228-DELI 228-3354 (614)22-TRAYS 228-7297 Our sandwiches are in a class by themselves Corned Beef • Pastrami • Chopped Liver • Tongue Roast Beef • Brisket • Salami • Grilled Chicken Oven Roasted Turkey Breast • Dogs Chicken, Tuna and Egg Salads • Soups Homemade Desserts • Breakfast • Kids Menu Traditional Jewish Specialties Chosen Columbus’ best deli, reuben, sandwich by readers of Columbus Alive, Let us cater 614 and Columbus Monthly

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OJC-lifestyles tOday - OCtOber 30, 2014-7 into lower and upper sleeping berths, and we have our own small bathroom. There is nothing quite like waking up in the early morn- ing, lifting the shades, and seeing the magnificent sunrise over the countryside! Wining and dining While still in the Montreal station’s business lounge, we on the train book a table for the early eve- ning dinner. The dining car is decorated By George Medovoy rence River, past farms with with images of the iconic distinctive red barns and bright Peggy’s Cove lighthouse, a My wife and I are traveling blue roofs, slipping in and out nice afternoon drive that we’ll from Montreal, Quebec to of small towns and villages. do from Halifax. Halifax, Nova Scotia on “The Later, in the northern darkness, A waiter escorts us to a table Ocean,” VIA Rail’s overnight we tunnel through canopies for two covered with a white train with accom- modations in cozy Sleeper Plus class, mixing heavenly views of the pass- ing countryside, The dining car is set to receive travellers. great meals, and reflects an approach, according daytime wine tast- to Cathy Drozdowski of VIA ing of Nova Scotia Rail, that is “definitely much wines in the dome more elevated and much more car. of an experience than, say, As we take the airline food.” escalator down- “It’s not just about getting stairs to the wait- from point A to point B,” she ing train, I glance says, “it’s about the experi- up at the words to ence…The food is the high- “O Canada,” Can- light of the…trip.” ada’s national an- For appetizers, this eve- them, emblazoned ning’s menu includes: on the art deco A choice of Maritime Fish interior of Mon- Chowder or Citrus-infused treal’s big central Francois Cote offers wine tasting in the dome car. shrimp and scallops with mari- train station. nated shaved fennel. Around 6:45 p.m., “The of thick New Brunswick for- table cloth as the train passes I order the Maritime Fish The view from the train is lovely. Ocean” eases its way out of the est until we cross into Nova St. Lambert, gateway to the St. Chowder and for a main with a glass of very nice Jost sauce, served with baby car- station and begins its voyage, Scotia. Lawrence Seaway. course, the Old-style Atlantic Vineyards Nova Scotia Pinot rots and mashed potatoes, and as Montreal’s modern skyline Our cozy Sleeper Plus ac- In keeping with Canadian salmon in honey-mustard, Grigio. Chicken breast lightly coated recedes behind us. commodations include up- bilingualism, the menu is in served over saffron rice and Other entrees include: with crushed black pepper and We travel along the St. Law- holstered seats which convert English and French; it also seasonal vegetables, along Braised beef in demi-glace see wine train, page 11

8-OJC-lifestyles today - OCTOBER 30, 2014 The lighter side of Jewish life

By Jacob Kamara “Our experience of creat- ing weekly Menschkins com- (JNS.org) - While this ic strips has been absolutely Rosh Hashanah marked the wonderful. To have a cast of 5775th birthday of the world Jewish cartoon characters on the Jewish calendar, one who act and speak in ways humor-infused Jewish fam- that parody Jewish life can’t ily of seven (including the be anything but fun and joy dog) has a single year down for cartoonists. Right now, The first-ever installment of “The Menschkins,” was posted on Sept. 29. 2013 Credit:( Harvey Rachlin and Steven Duquette). and some serious catching we’re still in the process of up to do. developing the characters, but that happens frequently with first year? “I also like the cartoon ly relatable. They cannot be On Sept. 29, 2013, co- we’ll know we’re in trouble many readers of comics, so I “One of [Steven Du- where the young siblings ar- two-dimensional. They need creators Harvey Rachlin and when the time comes in which think it is part of the comic- quette’s] favorites is when gue over whether the Jewish to have foibles and troubles Steven Duquette debuted the characters start taking on reading experience. You just Mr. Menschkin’s friend asks holiday is spelled ‘C-h-a-n- or to have naches and to an apolitical Jewish-themed a life of their own and tell us hope that enough of your him for advice on how to get u-k-a-h’ or ‘H-a-n-u-k-k-a- kvell—like real people, but comic strip, “The Mensch- how they want to behave! comics appeal to enough of along with his wife and Mr. h,’ and the mother says it’s even larger than life. They kins,” which has been syndi- “The greatest personal the Jewish newspaper editors Menschkin, who has a great spelled “G-i-f-t-s.” Also, the need to reflect the Jewish cated to Jewish newspapers highlight, I think, comes and general readers, so that relationship with his wife, one where Mr. Menschkin experience in as funny a way and websites on a weekly when you feel you’ve come you build up some kind of says he follows the ‘Men- says a Jew feels a bond with as possible, and their heart basis by JNS.org. The char- up with a really good cartoon, following. schkin Plan.’ His friend asks any other Jew he or she meets needs always to be in the acters make up what Rachlin and that feeling is confirmed “That said, I want to add him what the Menschkin plan anywhere in the world, and right place, because that’s terms “a composite of Jew- when you show it to a few that our gratitude for the is and Mr. Menschkin says, then, thinking of his rancor- what being Jewish should be. ish people I’ve met over the others and they share your support of some editors, in ‘Whatever Mrs. Menschkin ous synagogue board meet- “Ideally, we’d love to turn years”: Howie, a doctor; his feeling. We have a small particular Alan Smason of the wants.’ ings, concludes that a warm the strip into an animated wife, Lori, a Jewish dating circle of people we share our Crescent City Jewish News, “As for me, I have a few and fuzzy common-bond feel- cartoon series, like a Jew- columnist; their four kids cartoons with before they cannot be overstated. But we favorites. I like the one where ing may not apply for Jews in ish ‘Simpsons,’ and have Jake, Emma, Julia, and Max; are released, and they can need more Jewish papers to the father tells his young son your own synagogue.” books and graphic novels and Mazel, the cute family be harsh critics, so when a carry us and keep us going. that his friend is coming over and Menschkins merchandise dog. cartoon falls flat on them it Maybe we should email edi- for dinner and he’s frum. The What is your vision for like lunch boxes and apparel. “We didn’t want to be a is a bit painful. You want tors a cartoon with a Jewish- son asks him where he’s from, “The Menschkins” moving We can dream, can’t we? But political cartoon because to say, ‘What’s wrong with guilt theme called, ‘Would and they go back and forth forward? for now, we’ll have to cope the field is saturated with you? Why don’t you get it?’ it kill you to run the strip?’” misunderstanding each other. “We want to develop the with being struggling Jewish political cartoons as well as Then you clarify the gag for When I sent the script to characters more in a way cartoonists.” political articles,” Rachlin them. They may still not get What have been your Steve, he said it reminded him that, as mentioned before, says. “We wanted to give it, but in any case, you can’t favorite individual Mensch- of the Abbott and Costello they take on a life of their Jacob Kamara is a writer readers a respite from politics be around to explain jokes kins cartoons of the strip’s routine ‘Who’s on first?’ own and are really universal- for JNS.org. and heavy issues, and to try to to readers of the strip if the get them to smile or chuckle a jokes fall flat on them. The bit with comics that hold up a greatest challenge is, I think, mirror to Jewish life.” coming up with fresh material Don Harrison, editor of the each week.” San Diego Jewish World, has appreciated the comic strip’s How do you decide on the approach. strip’s content each week? “So often Jewish news “If a holiday is coming up can be very heavy,” Harri- then obviously that holiday son says. “That’s why ‘The will dictate the theme of that Menschkins’ comic strip is particular strip. Outside of a delight, allowing readers that, there are no rules for to enjoy the lighter side of particular week’s theme, al- Jewish life.” though I have been thinking At the New Orleans-based about developing storylines. Crescent City Jewish News “I constantly come up (CCJN), “The Menschkins” with ideas for cartoons and has become a weekly staple. write them down. Sometimes “Our readers love ‘The they’re just rough ideas, but Menschkins’ because the more often I have the ideas quality of the writing is very and dialogue for the first three keen and the Jewish humor panels [of a cartoon]. The found within its panels is challenge, and frustration, is universal,” says Alan Sma- coming up with the punchline son, CCJN’s editor. “Whether for the last panel. I can’t tell tackling thorny issues asso- you how many three-panel ciated with formal worship strips I have just waiting for a or examining the pitfalls of punchline for the final panel!” modern Jewish family life, ‘The Menschkins’ offers our Since humor can be very readers each week something subjective, how do you try that is both insightful and to make “The Menschkins” amusing. Our week’s posts something that appeals to are not complete without ‘The the varying tastes of both Menschkins.’” Jewish newspaper editors One year after posting the and general readers? first installment of “The Men- “We look for universal schkins,” JNS.org caught up themes within the Jewish with Rachlin to reflect on the experience. The range of creative process. practices and beliefs among Jews is wide, but there is still JNS: How would you common ground especially characterize your expe- when it comes to Jewish rience working on “The culture. The problem is, as Menschkins?” What have you point out, that humor been some of the personal is very subjective. I read a highlights for you, and what lot of popular mainstream have been the greatest chal- comics and often the humor lenges? flies over my head. I’m sure OJC-lifestyles today - October 30, 2014-9 10-OJC-lifestyles today - OCTOBER 30, 2014 chef honda japanese steakhouse Hibachi fun and great sushi

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Check out their Japa- However, Joe Cheng, the pres- nese Bento Box To Go. ent owner and staff are no A great selection of appetiz- strangers to Japanese food ers includes edamame tossed and sushi. in sea salt, spring rolls, gyoza Cheng previously served as dumplings with spicy sweet manager of now-closed Paci- and sour sauce, and avocado fica restaurant. His business bowls with spicy crab, shrimp partner and head chef, Wayne and Japanese mayonnaise. Tam, was a chef at House of Chef Honda has a full bar Japan for more than 15 years, with beer, wine, sake and spe- while chef Mop Ly has worked cial drinks...even a a smoking at House of Japan and Sakura volcano drink. Japanese Steakhouse. Chef Honda is located at 420 Their hibachi menu is ex- Polaris Parkway. Complete tensive including filet mignon, menus can be seen at www. teppan steak, scallops, shrimp, facebook.com/chefhonda. salmon, yellowfin tuna, lobster, With are a large number of chicken, hibachi chicken, chick- hibachi tables, they can accom- en with yakisoba noodles and steakhouses....especially fun if you want to get creative, the modate large crowds. Reserva- vegetables and you can combine for children. Watch their eyes chefs are open to requests. tions are suggested at busier them any number of ways. All pop open when the chef tosses Cheng is always featur- times but not always necessary. combinations come with soup, eggs or makes an onion vol- ing specials to please diners. Call 614-888-2222 . solomon from page 3 focuses on building awareness they are expanding Hasidah’s very knowledgeable Francois from $10,000 to over $40,000 in the Jewish community, help- work. For more information Cote offers Domaine de Grand depending on the procedures ing couples navigate to needed about Hasidah and support for Pre “Tidal Bay,” Nova Sco- involved and who is provid- support services, and providing infertility in the Jewish com- tia’s white appellation wine, ing the care. Currently only a funding for treatment munity, go to www.Hasidah.org. characteristically dry and aro- minority of people have insur- Hasidah coordinated the matic, with Nova Scotia Gouda ance coverage for IVF, mean- first National Jewish Infertility wine train from page 8 cheese. ing for most people the costs Teleconference this September Looking at my notes, I re- come out of pocket. A recent with other organizations and served with a cheese sauce on member scribbling this happy study showed the average out allies across the country who fettuccine tossed with garlic “wine moment”: “Wine and of pocket expense for an IVF are advocating for infertility and basil and accompanied by cheese in the New Brunswick cycle to be around $24,000 and support. We also launched a asparagus and ratatouille. woods!” for someone to complete IVF Double Chai campaign that pro- A waitress offers warm Besides discussing Nova treatment (either have a baby vides a contribution to Hasidah dinner rolls, as the dining Scotia wine, Cote also reviews or end IVF), the out of pocket in honor of newborn babies in car fills with the chatter of the history of the Acadian expenses are over $60,000 on Columbus and builds awareness travelers settling in and get- people who settled in Atlantic average. in the Jewish community. One ting comfortable in their new Canada. Experiencing infertility in Chai (life) is for the new baby surroundings. Our voyage also recalls the Jewish community can add and the second Chai supports a We linger over our dessert Jacques Cartier’s famous another dimension of difficulty. couple hoping for a baby. This of cheesecake and coffee for 1534 journey: the French Judaism is very focused on fam- spring Hasidah also awarded its as long as we can – who wants explorer, hoping to get to ilies and infertility can be iso- first IVF grant to a Columbus to leave! — until we decide to India, sailed through the wa- lating. Friends may be having couple. Dealing both with fertil- head back to our compartment, ters separating Nova Scotia babies without difficulty or be- ity issues and genetic issues, the where the steward has already and New Brunswick. Cartier coming involved in playgroups couple was referred to a local converted our seats into upper eventually sailed down the or school activities. Synagogues infertility clinic after experienc- and lower berths and provided St. Lawrence River to what is and JCC’s have programming ing repeated pregnancy losses. us with two requested extra Montreal, where he planted a for families and holiday cycles IVF is their best chance to have pillows. cross on Mt. Royal. become reminders of traditions a healthy child, but the price It’s a good time to relax, We eventually take a break that are not passing down. For tag of $16,000 is prohibitive. do some reading, and review from wine-and-cheese tasting those observing Jewish law, Haidah is proud to be helping the VIA Rail pamphlet of the for lunch in the dining car, there is also the weight of a a couple committed to Jewish train’s route. where today’s menu includes commandment to have children life overcome infertility. But I have to admit — din- soup or salad and these op- that is not being fulfilled. Considering all of the worthy ing is still on my mind because tions: Across the country and in programs that the Columbus I anticipate morning coffee, Marinated Chicken Breast Columbus the Jewish commu- Jewish community supports which will come with a Latin Penne; Lobster Roll; or Grilled nity is hearing about declining Hasidah was founded with the Omelet, filled with red and Vegetable Salad. affiliation rates and decreasing belief that we also need to sup- green peppers and tomato There are also Canadian population sizes. Yet there are port couples struggling with in- salsa. beers and Canadian wines by Among route details, we’ll couples that want very much to fertility. We are working to have th the glass. have children and be involved a future generation to nurture, be passing an area where 18 If you include passengers in the community and they attend the myriad programs, -century French colonists, the from around the world – Eu- struggle with infertility. The educate, send to camp and send Micmac Indians and the Aca- rope, Northern California, Jewish community as a whole to Israel. We need Birthright dian people fought against the Canada (and even a couple has not said enough about AND a birthrate. Hasidah is British. with a 6-week-old baby) — infertility, has not provided here to ensure that happens. Around Campbellton, New it all goes into the mix of a significant support services, Brunswick, which hosts a memorable VIA Rail voyage. and has not helped couples af- Rabbi Solomon, a former salmon festival in summer, For more information, visit ford the treatment to help them vice president at the Jewish we’ll set our watches ahead www.viarail.ca. conceive. There are a handful Federation of Columbus, and by one hour. George Medovoy covers of Jewish fertility organiza- her husband Steven founded A major ingredient of Sleep- travel at www.PostcardsFo- tions, but Hasidah, which was Hasidah in 2012. They now live er Plus class is wine tasting in rYou.com. All photos by the founded in Columbus, uniquely in Berkeley, California where the dome car, as VIA Rail’s author. OJC-lifestyles today - October 30, 2014-11 says, “For your money, you do get good value and the service is very good too.” Also on the menu—which notes the 5-shekel price in red after each item, despite the lack other prices—is a variety of sandwiches, such Take out - as the internationally beloved focaccia in a choice of four All for 5 shekels different flavors. There are no less than 10 different types of coffee, including espresso, By Deborah Fineblum thing—goes for five shekels, frappuccino, and Americano. or about $1.50. They’d seen But of all the coffees, it’s the (JNS.org) - Omelet sand- the concept take off in Tel Aviv, cappuccino that’s the runaway wich: 5 shekels. Iced coffee: where those running a chain favorite at the Ben Yehuda site 5 shekels. Tuna sandwich: 5 called Cofix keep busy feed- of Cofizz, according to a server shekels. Fresh-squeezed or- ing the local populace with all there named Lilach. And the ange juice: 5 shekels. Cheese kinds of equally inexpensive most popular lunch fare? The bureka: 5 shekels. fare. veggie focaccia, she reports, There’s plenty more on the “It worked there, so we handily beating out the tuna Cofizz menu, but you get the thought, why not here?” says sandwich. idea. Mizrahi. “But here in Jerusa- At these prices, how can Dani Mizrahi and Amir Am- lem being kosher is a very im- Mizrahi and Amshalm even shalm, two Israeli men in their portant thing.” Appropriately, hope to turn a profit? early 30s, asked themselves: then, Cofizz adheres to the “Oh, we do make money,” Mizrahi says with a laugh. “We Why not launch a take-out food high Israeli kosher standards Customers flock to the Cofizz store on Ben Yehuda Street in Jerusalemphoto: ( courtesy Cofizz). joint in busy neighborhoods of Mahadrin and, in several serve 3,000 people a day and around Jerusalem where every- locations, Badatz. their eyes peeled for the telltale just above the 6,000-shekel ing 100 shekels for coffee and a on Ben Yehuda, 4,000, so we thing—and that means every- Visitors to Jerusalem can keep bright red Cofizz signs sprout- ($1,750) per month level. sandwich,” says that “everyone buy everything in bulk.” ing up around town this year. “We are in this business not comes to us, lawyers and office The store is also extreme- In January, the partners rolled only to make money,” Mizrahi workers, everybody.” ly accessible, opening with the out their first Cofizz at 14 Ben says. “We also want to help Based on a recent visit to the birds at 6 a.m., serving until 11 Yehuda Street and now have people make it.” Ben Yehuda Street location, p.m. most nights, and back in added two more on Jaffa Street, By July, Mizrahi and Am- Cofizz customers applaud the business on Saturday night af- just steps from the light rail. shalm are planning on open- idea of 5-shekel dining, but ter Shabbat ends—when there The emergence of Cofizz’s ing locations in the Machane enjoy more than just the price. are already scores of customers cheap eats is music to the ears Yehuda market (otherwise “It’s cheap,” says Jane Bi- in line. of Jerusalemites, who this year known as the “shuk”), and zan, who lives and works “I can get a sandwich and are looking at average rents for other sites are planned for nearby. “But it’s not just the an iced coffee for 10 shekels,” three-bedroom apartments— Haifa, Rehovot, and Kfar Saba. prices. The fresh orange juice Navah Bargeva, one of the self- the typical choice for fami- “We are projecting a total of is really good and so is the proclaimed Cofizz regulars, lies—of 4,633 shekels ($1,351) nine [stores] by mid-summer,” Bulgarian cheese sandwich.” says with a smile. “That’s so outside the city center and says Mizrahi. “But 50 is really Standing in line behind Bi- much better than anywhere 7,332 shekels ($2,135) inside. our [long-term] number.” zan was another Jerusalemite, else.” Average salaries for Jerusalem Mizrahi, who says he Eran Karnicli, who after think- Deborah Fineblum is a writ- residents, meanwhile, hover doesn’t “like to see people pay- ing it over for a second or two er for JNS.org. Have you visited us yet?

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12-OJC-lifestyles today - OCTOBER 30, 2014 bowling Scott Levy blasts back-to-back 600s in B’nai B’rith Men’s Bowling Scott Levy blasted back- Allen Nichol dismissed the competition. Ronnie Feerer, The Law Office of Joel Caplan, who won a League the 2-4-10 and the 5-7 splits. to-back 600 series in B’nai 3-6-7-10 split. with games of 191 and 196, Schwartz bested last year’s title while bowling for SRL Jonathan Beck’s 691 was B’rith Men’s Bowling League Team Byer dismantled took another three points. champions, Nutis Press, 20- two years ago, took three good for three points, with for the first time in his bowl- JAW Enterprises, 23-9. Old For the Oncologists, Jona- 12. The big match-up of the points. Maurice Caplan contribut- ing career. On Oct. 12 he and proud, Howard Byer, a than Beck’s 681 series was morning saw Joel Schwartz Homage rolled over the ing another three points. For threw a 613 and delivered virtual one-man wrecking good for three points, but his take Ira Nutis by the measure Law Office of Joel Schwartz, Digico, Sam Shaffer, who is again the following week crew, rolled a 223 game, League leading 257 and 243 of 647-621. Nutis won the 29-3. Michael Schottenstein usually accustomed to throw- with a league-leading 642 picked up the back line 7-9 games were not good enough first point in game one with and Andrew Kellerman shut- ing shut-outs, won only three series. split and shut-out his compe- to overcome his teammates a 227. Schwartz responded out their competition. Phil points this day. He has become an urban tition. For the JAW-breakers, from veering off the winning and took the point in game Storer pressed out a three E & J M a n a g e m e n t legend at the lanes since Jeff Wasserstrom had a 654 path. two with a matching 227. point effort. Young Ryan punched holes in Blocks becoming the self-professed series on the back of three H W Slutsky, CPA defeated Not to be outdone, Schwartz Vesler dropped the first Bagels, 22-10. Brad Gold- progenitor and master of the strong, consistently improv- Sokol Insurance, 22-10. A won game three, 226-225, game by 60 pins, 210-150, man’s consistency, with pooch – throwing a gutter ing scores of 203, 216 and swing of sixteen points swung and the match. For the Law before recovering to win games of 185, 198 and 187, ball and then picking-up a 235, but it was not enough to the Accountants’ way, win- Office, each bowler, Jordan game two, 211-205 and paired with Marc Carroll’s full rack of pins for the spare. stave off defeat. Terry Sher- ning game three, 856-831 Cushner, Howard Zeldin, game three, 224-195. They explosive 255 game, took Levy bowls with his son, man covered the the vacant position split points, 2-2. three points apiece. Todd Seth, for team SRL Logistics. 4-10 split. and Schwartz totaled Team Byer inched past Banchefsky chipped in his In Week 5, Ken Kerstein Volunteers for Is- out with three points Holiday Lanes, 17-15. Team three, too. For the Bagel- tossed a 696 series, the third rael paid no heed to apiece. Holiday won game three, makers, only Ilya Bodner highest scratch series in the Homage, sticking it On Week 6, Scott 870-862, to make it close, was rolling in the dough, League thus far this season. to them with a 26-6 Levy moved to the but lost totals by just sixteen taking three points. He was consistently good loss. Marc Berger, head of the class with pins, 2,541-2,525. For Team Lexi’s on Third feasted on with games of 236, 215 and Jan Zupnick and a 642 series on the Byer, Nick Delp led the way Nutis Press, 29-3. Rookie, 235. Jonathan Beck was next Jerry Friedman strength of 222, 227 by winning 4-0. Tim Lea- Steve Handler, improving in line with a 681, followed took three points and 193 games. Jona- sure added three points and nearly each time out, led the by Jeff Wasserstrom’s 654. apiece. In a much than Beck was only handed his team the match- way with a four point effort. High game honors went to ballyhooed match one pin behind with breaker late in game three by Stewart Brownstein threw Beck with his 257 and 243 between Randy a 641 and Howard taking out the 3-7-10 split. a 615 series and took three games, followed by Shelly Cuenot and Ryan Slutsky fired a 627. In a losing effort for Team points. Allen Nichol, starting Sinai’s 242 and Paul Wein- Ve s l e r , y o u n g Overall, there were Holiday, Harry “St. Louis” off with a 200 in game one stock’s 241. The League Vesler took three eight 600s series and Bernard and Rick Vesler had and, Jan Feinberg, tossing a boasted ten bowlers scoring points, winning to- sixteen 500s series. three points each. 216 in game two, added three in the 600s for the morning tals by a mere five Marc Carroll outdis- Integrated Financial Sys- points each. and another sixteen bowlers pins. Greg Cuenot, tanced the pack with tems saw their fortunes rise at JAW Enterprises beat How- reaching into the 500s. There subbing for Hom- a 255 high game, the expense of Volunteers for ard Slutsky, CPA, 18-14. were a total of thirty-one 200 age, was the second with Randy Cuenot Israel, 21-11. Andy Mendel They overcame a sixty-seven games. bowler to “pooch” a distant second with fired a 210 in game one and pin deficit after two games, In game competition, E & this season. a 238 and Beck third won all four individual game winning game three by sev- J Management won a narrow Digico Imaging with a 228. There points. Aaron Abramowitz enty-three pins, 898-825, promotion over Lexi’s on copied big wins were a total of twen- took three points and matched and totals, 2,613-2,607, by Third, 19-13. Helping Man- each game, tak- ty-eight 200 games. Ken Kerstein, team captain, a mere six pins. Jeff Was- agement into the winner’s ing apart Holiday In game competi- by taking out the 3-10 split. serstrom continues to throw circle was a total pin count Lanes (aka, the In- tion, road-running For the Volunteers, Jerry Scott Levy 600s, this time ringing-up a of 2,600, a 12 pin margin of troverts), 29-3, and SRL Logistics said Friedman and Randy Cuenot 613 series, his fourth in a row. victory. For Management, winning totals by a whopping and total pins, 2,587-2,570. “beep-beep” to Sokol Insur- took three points apiece. He picked-up the 4-7 split, Joel Greff fired a 210 game margin of 306 pins, 2,675- Howard Slutsky opened and ance and blew past them, Friedman removed the nearly too. For the Accountants, and took three points. Todd 2,369. Paul Weinstock and closed with 209 games and 27-5. Principal road-runner, impossible 8-10 split from Ron Weisman covered the Banchefsky added another Ron Berman had matching took three points. Brother, Scott Levy, took four points the lanes. Cuenot covered 6-7-10 split. three points. For the Deli, four point efforts. Weinstock Marc Slutsky also took three with his League leading 642 the much less difficult, but blasted six strikes in a row points, with Ron Weisman series. Sasha Libin and Ron- challenging, 5-7. - submitted by Randy Cue- on his way to a 241 in game tacking on another three. For nie Feerer were along for the Columbus Oncology As- not, vice president, and Jeff B’nai B’rith Men’s three. Shelly Sinai started Sokol, Mike Caplan threw a mad dash to the finish line, sociates busted up Digico Im- Rycus, secretary, I. M. Harris Bowling Assoc. with a 226 and finished with 199 and 203 game in taking taking three points apiece. aging, 23-9. Scott Blair took B’nai B’rith Bowling As- Oct 12 &19 a 241, numbers too big to three points. For Sokol Insurance, Mike four points and picked up sociation. Team Won Lost Pct. Pts. Behind Slutsky 121 71 63.0 - ignore. For Holiday, Artie VFI 121 71 63.0 - E & J 111.5 80.5 58.1 9.5 Isaac surgically removed the JAW 111 81 57.8 10 4-5-7 from the lanes and Josh IFS 109.5 82.5 57.0 11.5 Sokol 109 83 56.8 12 Summer picked-up the more Digico frequently seen, 3-10 split. Imaging 104 88 54.2 17 SRL Integrated Financial Sys- Logistics 101.5 90.5 52.9 19.5 tems blasted off against COA 97 95 50.5 24 Lexi’s 97 95 50.5 24 Blocks Bagels, 24-8. Ken Nutis 93 99 48.4 28 Kerstein’s League leading Homage 87 105 45.3 34 Byer 86.5 105.5 45.1 34.5 696 paired with Stu Gold’s Holiday 84 108 43.8 37 602 skyrocketed the team’s Blocks 53 139 27.6 68 Schwartz 50 142 26.0 71 fortunes. Rookie, Aaron Abramowitz, boosted the October 12 Honor Roll: Ken Kerstein 696 (236, 215, 235), Jonathan Beck 681 (243, team with four points. Andy 257, 199), Jeff Wasserstrom 654 (203, 216, 235), Joel Schwartz 647 (194, 227, Mendel dissected the not-so- 226), Shelly Sinai 631 (226, 163, 242), often seen 9-10 split. Jeff Rycus 628 (214, 235, 179), Ira Nutis 621 (227, 169, 225), Howard Slutsky 620 SRL Logistics derailed Co- (209, 202, 209), Scott Levy 613 (205, 226, lumbus Oncology Associates, 182), Stu Gold 602 (172, 241, 189), Randy Cuenot 590 (206), Mike Caplan 587 (203), 26-6. Scott Levy was around Marc Carroll 582 (208), Ryan Vesler 580 the pocket enough to roll a (203), Seth Levy 580 (203), Howard Byer 579 (223), Paul Weinstock 575 (241), Jan 613 series and shut-out his Feinberg 571 (214), Joel Greff 551 (210), Marc Slutsky 538, Allen Nichol 537, Ron Feerer 537, Stewart Brownstein 527, Nick Delp 527, A C Strip 515, Steve Rosenthal Dorothy Garson 508 Hadassah League

October 19 Honor Roll: Scott Levy 642 Thursday, Oct. 23 (222, 227, 193), Jonathan Beck 641 (186, 228, 227), Howard Slutsky 627 (213, 202, 212), Randy Cuenot 616 (169, 238, 209), Audrey Brownstein had a Stewart Brownstein 615 (213, 179, 223), high series of 377 and Lori Jeff Wasserstrom 613 (179, 212, 222), Joel Schwartz 610 (210, 205, 195), Marc Carroll Blair had the high game of 149. 604 (255, 194, 155), Ryan Vesler 585 (211, 224), Ken Kerstein 584 (203, 202), TEAM STANDINGS Marc Ankerman 584 (202), Marc Slutsky WON LOST 576 (202, 213), Brad Goldman 570, Andy Balabostas 13-1/2 6-1/2 Mendel 560 (210), Shelly Sinai 556 (225), Mavens 12 8 Jan Feinberg 549 (216), Nick Delp 546, Latkes 7-1/2 12-1/2 Sasha Libin 539, Allen Nichol 535 (200), 4 Misht 7 13 Steve Rosenthal 533, Ron Feerer 529, Stu Gold 521, Jerry Friedman 519, Mike Caplan 502, Howard Byer (200) HONOR ROLL: Audrey Brownstein 137-377; Lori Blair 149 OJC - OCTOBER 30, 2014-21 community

National leader to speak at TBS Veterans’ service Past National Commander benefit consulting firm. Now songs, which are presented of the Jewish War Veterans of the Jewish War Veterans, semi-retired, he serves as a in a specially designed event post will be joining us.” Herbert D. Greff, will be the part-time consultant at another program that includes photos If you have a few old pho- guest speaker on Friday, Nov. benefit firm. of those being recognized tographs of yourself or a loved 14, at Temple Beth Shalom, Over the past several years, in their military uniforms or one that were taken while you 5089 Johnstown Rd., New Al- the Veterans Shabbat at Temple fatigues. Families of deceased (or they) were in the military, bany, during its popular annual Beth Shalom has become in- members of the military are or if you have a couple of Veterans Shabbat. Services creasingly popular, said Can- invited to share mementos of medals or mementos given to begin at 7:30 p.m., with an their loved ones’ time in the you by your parents or grand- Oneg to follow, and the public service at a special display in parents from their time in the is invited to participate. the back of the sanctuary. service, contact TBS Market- Shortly after becoming dis- “The Sharyonim Choir al- ing Director Kriss Galloway charged from the U.S. Army, ready is rehearsing several se- at [email protected], or PNC Greff joined the Jewish lections to honor our veterans (614) 855-4882 to be included War Veterans Capitol Post and support our troops,” she in the evening’s event. All 122, going on to hold all of said. ”We had a great turnout photos and mementos will be the offices and eventually of both American and Israeli returned at the end of services. progressing to the state offices. veterans last year, and we ex- For more information, visit During this time, he served as pect we’ll have even more the Beth Shalom website at Post Commander for #122 and attending this year as members www.tbsohio.org. Temple Israel / Agudas Achim Religious School was recog- the State of Ohio. nized for “innovation and leadership.” PNC Greff went on to serve on the Jewish War Veterans National Executive Commit- Slingshot Guide recognizes Temple Herbert D. Greff Sisterhood Gift Shoppe tee, where he held several ap- Israel / Agudas Religious School pointed and elected positions. torial Soloist Gail Rose, who announces new look The Religious School at to be part of the community He became National Insurance organizes the event. This year, “The Gift Shoppe at Temple On Dec. 7, “ Little Secret Temple Israel and Agudas of innovative organizations Chairman and served in that the evening is being co-chaired Israel is taking on a brand new Shoppers” will be offered for Achim has been named one that have benefited from the position for more than 20 years by Steve Seeskin and Dick look,” says Marilyn Mendel- kids of all ages. Chilfren can of 21 leading Jewish organi- Slingshot Guide over the last before being elected National Golden, both members of JWV man, Shoppe manager. “One bring holiday gift lists to the zations in the Midwest in one ten years.” Commander – the highest of- Capitol Post 122. of our goals is to bring beauti- Shoppe and one of the “Hanuk- of three supplements to the The supplement was sup- fice in the Jewish War Veterans “During the service, congre- ful Judaica into the homes of kah Helpers” will assist them Slingshot Guide. The supple- ported through a generous organization. He is a Life gational members who have our congregation and into the with shopping for the whole ments are each focused on a partnership with The Crown Member and Board Member served – or currently are serv- community. Bright, sparkling family. specific issue or regional area Family Philanthropies and the of the National Museum of ing - in either the U.S. or Israeli merchandise is arriving daily. The Shoppe will be open daily and were released alongside Jack and Goldie Wolfe Miller American Jewish Military military are recognized and Instead of buying on the internet, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, the tenth annual Slingshot Fund. Alicia Schuyler Ober- History in Washington, D.C. honored with a small gift,” said we want customers to see the 11-2 pm; Wednesday 1-6 pm; Guide, Slingshot 2014-15. man, Foundation Director of Growing up in Columbus, Rose. “Beth Shalom’s adult quality of the merchandise of- Friday 11-2 and 1 hour prior This supplement, along with the Jack and Goldie Wolfe PNC Greff was a manag- choir, The Sharyonim, sing a fered at very competive prices.” to services and Sunday morn- one that highlights organiza- Miller Fund, said “There is a ing partner of a large, local special selection of patriotic In addition to the new items, ings (during Religious School) tions committed to impacting great deal happening in Jewish the Shoppe is planning several 9-12:30 pm the lives of women and girls life across the Midwest, much events. In November a “Huge For more information contact and one that lists innovative of which people may be hear- Sale” is planned featuring select- Marilyn Mendelman at 614- projects in the Greater Wash- ing about for the first time in WHV steps up services ed merchandise at 50-75% off. 397-7741. ington, DC area, will help this new edition of Slingshot. further expand the ability of I am thrilled to showcase the the selected organizations to amazing potential and impact for ‘aging in place’ carry our their missions, as of these 21 projects. Jewish As trends in care for older Now, in response to the com- well as expand the resources innovation in the Midwest is adults continue to shift away munity’s most recent health- available to volunteers, activ- anything but lagging – it is at from traditional institutional care demands, Wexner Home ists and donors looking for the forefront of entrepreneur- settings, more and more Cen- Care has extended its services new opportunities and projects ial and entrepreneurial Jewish tral Ohio seniors are finding well beyond traditional home that, through their innovative programming.” they need help to remain safely care by providing every client nature, will ensure the Jewish Added Hilary Schumer, in their homes.Wexner Home with professional care manage- community remains relevant Program Manager at Sling- Care is stepping in to fill that ment services, at no additional and thriving. shot, which publishes the need. cost. Clients are routinely Selected from among hun- Guide each year, “Introducing “We are seeing the impact evaluated by geriatric care dreds of finalists reviewed a Slingshot Guide focused of care for older adults shifting managers to ensure they are by 112 professionals with specifically on the Midwest toward the home,” said Erin receiving appropriate and high- expertise in grant-making and lets us highlight the breadth Keller, WHV Director of Care quality care that can prevent Jewish communal life, the and depth of the Midwest’s Coordination. “That, combined unplanned hospitalizations Guide called The Religious innovative Jewish projects. It with a senior population that is and promote overall health and School at Temple Israel and allows us give these organiza- growing exponentially, has re- wellness. Agudas Achim “is a model for tions the recognition they de- ally kept us on our toes.” “This value-added service what other Midwestern Jewish serve and boost their presence As of mid-September, the means we truly go above and communities can accomplish among donors and volunteers Home Care team was on track beyond the industry standard through partnership and trust.” in their local communities. to double the average daily for home care,” Keller said. Jewish community dancers include (standing, l. to r.) Tal Organizations included in this The collaboration that results hours of service provided to “This is not just about help Mars, Presley Klinger, Julia Spector; (kneeling, l.-r.) Gabriella year’s Midwest supplement from inclusion in the Guide clients, compared to January with bathing, dressing, laun- Dobkin, Ashley Forché, Maya Rothchild; (seated, l. to r.) Jil- were evaluated on their in- creates significantly more 2014. dry and housekeeping. This is lian Savage, Ainsley Savage and Dovi Derrow (photo credit: novative approach, the impact impact than what each of the Wexner Home Care is an es- about keeping an eye on the Chuck Matthews). they have in their work, the individual organizations can sential part of Wexner Heritage big picture.” leadership they have in their achieve on their own.” Village’s comprehensive net- To keep up with growing Community youth to dance sector, and their effectiveness Being listed in the Guide work of senior healthcare and demand, Keller said she is at achieving results. is often a critical step for housing services. Throughout looking to hire a number of in BalletMet’s ‘Nutcracker’ “The Religious School is selected organizations to at- its 60 plus-year history WHV new home health aides and From Clara and Fritz to drew and Bettye Jean Klinger; proud to be among the 21 tain much needed additional has repeatedly reinvented itself State Tested Nursing Assistants angels and mice, 151 children Tal Mars, daughter of Sharon organizations included in this funding and to expand the to meet the evolving needs of (STNAs). There is a particular will share the stage with Bal- and Or Mars; Maya Rothchild, brand new supplement,” said reach of their work. Selected the Central Ohio community. need, she said, for bi-lingual letMet’s professional danc- daughter of Claire Rothchild Debra Cotzin Kellner, Direc- organizations are eligible for The organization now includes staff, for example, those who ers during its annual holiday and Daniel Smith; Ainsley tor of Education “The organi- grants from various Midwest- one of the area’s largest post- speak Russian. production of The Nutcracker, and Jillian Savage, daughters zations included in Slingshot’s ern peer-giving networks of hospitalization rehabilitation “As our community has be- Dec. 12 – 27 at the Ohio The- of Allison and Bryan Savage; Midwest supplement represent young donors with an eye for centers; an upscale indepen- come more culturally diverse, atre. Nine of these young danc- and Julia Spector, daughter of the array of ways that Jewish identifying, highlighting and dent and assisted living facil- we have worked to eliminate ers are part of the Ohio Jewish Lisa and Howard Spector, have life in the Midwest is thriv- advancing causes that reso- ity, Creekside at the Village; barriers to quality care,” Keller Chronicle readership. been selected to join the cast ing and inspirational. The nate the most with the next and Zusman Hospice, which said. “One of those barriers Dovra Derrow, daughter of of professional dancers, stu- Religious School is thankful generation of philanthropists. provides end-of-life care in is language. Being able to Solomon and Catherine Der- dents and gymnasts who will that Slingshot has chosen to The Guide is a frequently used patients’ homes, at the OSU communicate effectively is row; Gabriella Dobkin, daugh- perform Gerard Charles’ The highlight the amazing work of resource for donors seeking to Wexner Medical Center and one way to ensure our clients ter of Jacob and Malvina Dob- Nutcracker 15 times during the organizations in the Midwest support organizations trans- at Zusman House, one of only receive the services they need kin; Ashley Forché, daughter month of December. as it expands the scope of its forming the world in novel two in-patient hospice facilities and are satisfied with their of Alison and Rob Forché; Pre- For more information, visit Guide, and we are honored and interesting ways. in the region. care.” sley Klinger, daughter of An- www.balletmet.org 22-OJC - OCTOBER 30, 2014 message from page 1 ist song proclaiming “we will anton from page 5 and illiterate woman of her upon Jewish angels and con- that she was an enchantress will perform two brief choral go up to our land.” “This mes- of Jewish magic? time. Still she is constrained tained biblical verses. herself. Which meant I’d be works which actually stem sage came true for the Jewish Contrary to this stereo- by her gender in that, despite When I read in the Talmud writing about her training from Terezin, under the direc- people—but not for those type, the Talmud saw Jewish all her knowledge, she can that the Rabbis consulted and the kind of magic others tion of Trinity’s May Schwarz. who sang this song in Terezin, enchantresses as in league never be a rabbi or a priest. sorceresses, it made sense were using. Arrangements of of Eliyahu and died in Terezin and Aus- with the angels. They looked By learning to be an enchant- that these incantations might Hanavi and Anu Olim Artza by chwitz,” said Chomsky. to the beginning of Genesis, ress, she enters a profession have been written by literate (Maggie Anton will be Viktor Ullmann, a renowned For more information about Chapter Six, where it says where women are esteemed women from rabbinic fami- speaking at various func- composer imprisoned at Ter- the program, contact Bob the divine beings saw that and powerful. lies. When I also read that tions in Ohio in November ezin, are considered exemplars Lane, VP for Jewish Com- the daughters of man were Rav Hisda knew spells and including the Midwest WRJ of the remarkable cultural munity Relations at the Jew- beautiful and took wives Why do you think some that his daughter knew how District Convention luncheon flowering that happened at ish Federation of Columbus from among them. The sons women maintain the in- to protect her husband from in Columbus on Nov. 7th at Terezin. [email protected]. of these unions were the he- equality status quo and demons, it gave me the idea 11:30 -ed.) “Eliyahu Hanavi is a well- roes of old, men of renown, actively support edicts that known Jewish melody – espe- catco from page 3 but what of the daughters? infringe on women’s rights cially to religiously observant supported in part by an award The Talmudic sages say that to education, freedom, and Luxe Travel Jews,” said Chomsky. “But from the National Endowment these divine beings taught religious equality? setting it in an artistic way for the Arts. as well as sup- their wives healing magic Some women believe their Discount Travel brought this Jewish tradition port from Robert L. Rohe and that calls upon angels, which unequal position is God’s into the mouths and ears of James W. Overstreet Funds most do, and these women will, particularly uneducated Columbus-NYC $265 secular Jews who would have of The Columbus Foundation taught their daughters, who women. With no knowledge otherwise been unfamiliar and the Greater Columbus Arts taught theirs, and so on. Such of what their sacred texts re- Visa/MC/Amex with it—as well as its mes- Council. It is also supported spells were sanctioned by the ally say, these women are un- one way trips available sage that redemption would by a grant from the Columbus Rabbis, who declared that any able to challenge what male come through the arrival of the Jewish Foundation. For more Torah Law might be broken in clerics tell them. Women are [email protected] prophet Elijah.” information, visit catcoisthe- order to save a life. And not also aware that many men are Anu Olim Artza was a Zion- atre.org. only to heal the sick, but also intimidated by an intelligent 330.238.8624 to prevent sickness. woman, that men won’t marry a woman who is more learned opera from page 5 ers. This was pointed out by the Are there traces of Jew- than he is. Unfortunately, The Klinghoffer defenders eminent American musicolo- ish sorcery in modern Juda- woman can be just as afraid treat the libretto—the text sung gist Richard Taruskin in a De- ism today? of, and resistant to, change and spoken in the opera—as cember 2001 New York Times There are more than traces. as men. proving nothing. Instead, they article strongly condemning Some prayers and blessing seem to either misunderstand, the Adams opera, headlined said in synagogue today are The incantations and or misuse as camouflage, the “Music’s Dangers And The based on incantations found spells you use in your novel in the Talmud. In addition, are real. In fact, many come modern versions of ancient from Babylonian Incanta- Jewish amulets can be found tion Bowls, Jewish amulets in most Judaica shops. and magical instruction manuals that archaeologists Although your novels are excavated from Iraq, Israel, set in ancient times when and Egypt. Can you tell me women weren’t given the how they inspired you to same opportunities as men, write this novel? your heroine struggles with At first I hadn’t expected some modern women’s is- magic to play a significant sues—the right to women’s role in Rav Hisda’s Daugh- Demonstrators protest the New York Metropolitan Opera’s independence, acceptance ter. My initial glimpse of production of the anti-Israel opera The Death of Klinghoffer to participate in religious this world came when, look- (Credit: Amelia Katzen). life, and the freedom to ing for historical sources of love whom she chooses. names for female characters, concept of “artistic freedom.” Case For Control.” How were you able to work I discovered research on It is possible to defend Kling- The Death of Klinghoffer within her circumstances to something called Babylonian hoffer on artistic grounds, but is a vehicle for tendentious create such a strong-willed Incantation Bowls. Thou- the art involved is the low reiteration of anti-Semitic and and independent character? sands of these bowls, written variety of the propagandist, anti-Zionist slurs. But this op- Rav Hisda’s daughter is like the Talmud in Aramaic not the high art of worthwhile era, when considered together the woman mentioned more in Hebrew script, have been opera. The defenders act as with the other two Adams- often in the Talmud than any unearthed in what is now if neither the libretto nor the Goodman opera collaborations other, one endowed with Iraq and dated to the 4th-6th music matters much. In fact, mentioned here, represents wealth and learning. Thus century. Clearly the product while the lyrics recycle some something more—a prejudicial she has opportunities not of educated Jews, they called of the worst anti-Semitic ca- obsession with Jews. available to the average poor nards, the music is mediocre Myron Kaplan is a senior re- and unremarkable except for search analyst for the Boston- the propagandistic way it is based, 65,000-member Commit- used by Adams to underscore tee for Accuracy in Middle East words of the Palestinian hijack- Reporting in America (CAMERA).

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OJC - OCTOBER 30, 2014-23 museum from page 3 life of the Volozhin Yeshiva; the rabbi, who feels that at least that Georgia is a state to watch media statements implying that teddy from page 5 identity; they can learn more and an 85-percent scale model in his community, the Jews who closely since this election’s he was proud of those actions. commuting the old fashioned about their past and what Juda- of the painted roof and bimah usually vote Republican will result could hold clues about Perdue is now on the de- way, especially with the end ism is about,” he says. of the 17th-century wooden vote for Perdue and those who the future of national politics fensive against attack ads by of Daylight Savings Time on Kirshenblatt-Gimblett says Gwozdziec Synagogue. The usually vote for Democrats will and voting trends in the South. Nunn’s campaign and various Oct.26. Since there are no bike the museum “can support the model, built over the course of support Nunn. The rabbi knows “I’m fascinated by Geor- national super PACs running paths along the route of my renewal of Jewish life” by two years by an international of only a few Republicans who gia,” said Moline. “I think ads on her behalf. Perdue coun- commute, I play it safe and showing to “Jews in Poland, group of volunteers, is based have previously worked with that voting in Georgia—not ters by saying that although he ride on sidewalks. There is one who kept their Jewish roots a on complete drawings and Nunn now throwing their sup- just Jewish voting but voting was forced to outsource some scary part on the descent from secret, that they have nothing sketches of both the synagogue port behind her. in Georgia—is likely to give jobs at Dollar General, those Mount Samuel where there is to be ashamed of, nothing to and its ceiling. Although Nunn has made us a glimpse of what the new actions saved and created many no sidewalk and I have to ride be afraid of, and much to be Emphasizing why he be- few public statements on Israel, demographic in the South more jobs as a result of his on the road’s shoulder. As long proud of.” lieves this museum is as im- JStreetPAC, the political action is going to be like. I think successful stewardship of the as the cars stay on their part of But the museum goes be- portant for young non-Jewish committee of the left-leaning that the [Democrats’] ability company. the road everything is fine, and yond a sense of pride, offering Poles as it is for Jews in Poland lobby J Street, has spent more to register and turn out vot- Despite outsourcing claims so far they have been behaving. a tangible resource for Polish and worldwide, Kasprzyk says, on her campaign than any other ers in the African American, against Perdue worrying some After several months of regu- Jews to learn about their his- “The Jewish world of Poland candidates in the nation. Ac- the Hispanic, and the Asian voters, GOP political consul- lar bike commutes, I went to Dr. tory. was exterminated during the cording to OpenSecrets.com, communities that have grown tant John K. Watson, the co- Adi Friedman for a check-up “[The museum’s creation] Holocaust, and I feel the Jew- Nunn for Senate has received precipitously as voters in the chair of Perdue for Senate, is and to see if I could convince says Jewish roots are not ish world of Poland as the $120,189 from JStreetPAC this South… [is] going to pay off confident that Georgia is still him time to perform arthroscop- enough—you also need to phantom pain—we don’t have election cycle. This amount big time.” a majority Republican state ic surgery on my knees (I kind know who you are,” says this limb but it hurts; we feel is significantly more than the Despite the sudden influx of that will give his candidate of like saying “arthroscopic”). Kirshenblatt-Gimblett . “And it; it’s still there.” $97,819 the organization gave cash, the DSCC denies shift- an advantage, and that voters Dr. Adi is the top knee specialist who you are is not simply ge- “This museum somehow incumbent New Hampshire ing its focus from states such will connect Nunn to President at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusa- netic. It is also historical and closes the gap or brings back, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D). as Kentucky, where incumbent Barack Obama’s policies. lem. He looked at the MRI’s of cultural. While the chain of very often in virtual form, what Despite the significant con- Minority Leader Sen. Mitch “We’re looking at a president my knees and then physically transmission may have been we had had for centuries,” he tribution, it is unknown how McConnell appears to lead who is struggling,” said Watson. examined them. Dr. Adi told broken, because of the Holo- says. “It is very important, similar Nunn’s positions are his Democratic challenger, “I think we’re looking at a me: “You’re skinny, you have caust and Communism, there especially for the younger gen- to those of J Street. The Nunn Kentucky Secretary of State number of domestic and global great leg muscles—keep on is an opportunity to restore eration, because the younger campaign did not respond to Alison Lundergan Grimes, issues that are highlighting biking.” I will. that chain of transmission, and generation don’t have Jews JNS.org requests for comment. according to recent polls. what a lot of people in Georgia Teddy Weinberger lives and the museum can play a very around. They don’t have Jewish Kerwin Swint, political DSCC Communications think are the failed leadership writes from Israel. important role.” colleagues or Jewish friends.” science department chair at Director Justin Barasky said of this president and the failed Kirshenblatt-Gimblett sug- Michele Alperin writes for Kennessaw State University, that there was no reallocation leadership with [Senate Major- Kane from page 7 gests that Jews today are not JNS.org. agrees with the local rabbi’s of funds or change in strat- ity Leader] Harry Reid, and so Commenting on his ap- aware that their coreligionists assessment, saying that Jews in egy by the DSCC and that when you look at [the question pointment, Kane noted that “I lived in the Polish territory the metro Atlanta region tend the additional funds given to of] ‘Are you satisfied with the welcome the opportunity to continually for 1,000 years. georgia from page 3 to vote more Republican than purchase TV ads on behalf of direction of the country?’ most work with a highly committed “It’s quite baffling, because of WRBL/Ledger-Enquirer/ the national average, possibly Nunn’s campaign were not people I think, or at least the team of community leaders they assume it was one unmiti- PMB’s being 2.5 percent, the because of income and busi- taken from any other state. majority here, are going to say who serve as members of our gated story of anti-Semitism race is considered by most ness interests. Swint pointed Recently, Nunn appears ‘no,’ and I think at the end of Strategic Planning Commit- that led to the Holocaust,” she experts to be a toss-up. out that the Attorney General to have effectively put pres- the day, in this race, a vote for tee. The aim of our efforts is says, explaining that if this Both Nunn and Perdue of Georgia, Sam Olens, is a sure on Perdue with ads high- Michelle Nunn is essentially to establish a compelling path was true, Polish Jewry would are running for their first Jewish Republican. lighting a deposition made by a vote for the continuation of forward that catalyzes the kind never have become a center of political office, but both also According to Swint, a spe- Perdue as the CEO of Dollar democratic leadership under of impactful change critical to the Jewish world and also, for come from political families cifically Jewish issue that General, in which he confessed Reid and the president.” exceeding the continuing and some of its history, the world’s known to Georgia voters and might affect the state’s Sen- to outsourcing jobs. Following Dmitriy Shapiro writes for future needs of the Columbus largest Jewish community. are proving themselves to be ate election is Nunn sharing a the deposition, Perdue made JNS.org. Jewish Community.” “We place the Holocaust strong campaigners. party with another too-close- within the 1,000-year history Nunn is a non-profit execu- to-call Georgia candidacy— of Polish Jews, not a 1,000- tive on leave from serving as that of Jason Carter, who is year history of anti-Semitism,” the CEO of Points of Light, a running for governor and is Kirshenblatt-Gimblett says. non-profit organization found- the grandson of former U.S. The approach of the core ed by former President George president Jimmy Carter. Many exhibit is what Kirshenblatt- H.W. Bush that is dedicated Jews consider the former Gimblett calls a “theater of to mobilizing volunteers and president’s past statements history” that organizes the other resources to tackle so- about Israel and the “Jewish story of Polish Jewry “as a cial problems in the U.S. and lobby” to be anti-Semitic. continuous visual narrative.” around the world. She grew Both Senate candidates The exhibit intends to explore up in Bethesda, Md., and is have made overtures to Jewish more than instruct, empower- the daughter of popular former donors. The Nunn campaign ing the visitor. Democratic U.S. Sen. Sam was embarrassed last July af- “We are not offering a mas- Nunn, who has been tirelessly ter the National Review maga- ter narrative, but a rather more campaigning for his daughter. zine published excerpts from open story, asking visitors to Perdue is a lifelong busi- a campaign plan designed engage in that story and en- nessman who most recently for Nunn by Washington, gage with primary sources and served as CEO of Dollar Gen- DC-based consultant Diane engage with debates and with eral. His first cousin, Sonny Feldman. The plan brashly conflicting views on particular Perdue, served as Georgia’s objectified minority commu- subjects,” says Kirshenblatt- governor from 2003-2011. nities—including Jews—as Gimblett. Georgia is also home to a campaign opportunities, and Regarding how the museum sizable Jewish community, was accidentally published on presents Poland and Poles, second only to Florida in the Nunn’s campaign website for Kirshenblatt-Gimblett says, South Atlantic region with a day last December. “We are a history museum approximately 130,000 Jews The section on the Jewish and have to be intellectually in the metro-Atlanta suburbs. community calls Jewish donors responsible, so it is not our Although both candidates’ a “tremendous financial op- intent to improve anyone’s positions on issues such as portunity” and states that their image and engage in any kind Israel have remained murky, support would be contingent on of polemic. We never start from efforts to reach out to the Nunn’s stance on Israel, which the misconceptions. We think community have come in the at the time was labeled “TBD.” Jews will be surprised, and form of Rosh Hashanah greet- The plan also included a goal Poles will be surprised. Jews ings from Nunn to Atlanta’s for Nunn to raise $250,000 expect that the museum will synagogues, according to a from Jewish donors. whitewash Polish history, and local rabbi who asked not to be This controversy quickly Poles expect an unmitigated named in order to remain apo- blew over without any seri- indictment of Polish history. litical. According to the rabbi, ous repercussions for Nunn’s I think the museum will be a both candidates also attended campaign. Nunn has recently revelation for both.” a pro-Israel rally at the Jewish even gained some momentum Some highlights of the ex- Federation of Atlanta during against Perdue, exciting na- hibit are a hand-painted gal- the summer, though they did tional Democrats. lery of the medieval period not speak at the event. Rabbi Jack Moline, direc- based on Hebrew illuminated Generally, the Jewish com- tor of the National Jewish manuscripts; a comic-book munity does not appear ener- Democratic Council, believes version of the story of the gized behind either candidate. the language used to describe Ba’al Shem Tov, the founder of Unlike the majority liberal Jewish donors in the private Hasidism; a painted animation northern Jewish communities, campaign memo will not af- telling the story of the modern Jews in Atlanta are equally split fect Nunn’s popularity among yeshiva via 24 hours in the between the two parties, said Jewish supporters, and feels 24-OJC - OCTOBER 30, 2014 americans from page 4 IAC promoted in partnership said Ben-David. lived for part of their lives in country,” the Israeli govern- features major speakers such as IAC’s Boston office also with the Jewish federation in- While the IAC works to better America, and with the rise of ment now recognizes “that Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., works closely with Combined volved about 115 organizations integrate Israelis into American globalization so that an Israeli Israeli Americans can be an Ron Dermer, former Republi- Jewish Philanthropies, the local and attracted 3,500 attendees. Jewish life, its existence also in America can constantly be in asset for the country if we are can presidential nominee, Mitt Jewish federation. During this “Besides building the Israeli comes at a time when Israeli ex- touch with developments back organized as communities.” Romney, former Democratic vice summer’s Gaza war, Israelis community here, we definitely pats are increasingly accepted by in Israel through email, through Additional IAC regional of- presidential nominee, Joe Lieber- understood “that we have to do understand the need to merge their countrymen back home. Skype… the sense that one who fices that are in the works include man, Jewish philanthropists and something, to have an organized and to see where we can col- “It was certainly true in the leaves Israeli is abandoning Is- Chicago, Philadelphia, and pos- Zionist activists, Dr. Miriam and rally, and that it meant going laborate with the federation,” early decades of the state, when rael I think is no longer proper, sibly Houston and Phoenix, Sheldon Adelson, and Israeli Am- outside on the street” rather Ore told JNS.org. there was a great desire to and I think Israel itself under- according to Milstein. IAC is bassador to the U.N., Ron Prosor. than just holding indoor rallies, “We are not trying to exchange enhance the [Israeli] popula- stands that it is far better to ally also planning the first Taglit- “We’re succeeding, and [U.S. said Na’ama Ore, IAC’s Boston other organizations [for our- tion and to promote aliyah, with Israelis in the United States Birthright Israel trip for Hebrew Jews are] taking note that we’re regional director. selves],” Feinstein-Mentesh said. that those who left Israel were than to criticize them.” speakers, which will take place a power in the Jewish commu- After drawing 1,200 people “I see it as a very important portrayed negatively,” said Similarly, Ore said that while in December. For November’s nity in America,” Milstein said at an initial pro-Israel rally dur- thing to build that one commu- Brandeis’s Sarna. “Today, there for many years leaving Is- inaugural national conference Jacob Kamaras is a writer ing the war, a second rally that nity, that we’re all together,” are so many Israelis who have rael was “kind of betraying the in Washington, IAC’s program for JNS.org.

SAYING GOODBYE: BERESHIS 5775 Derek Jeter, Shmini Atzeret and the 4 Minute Mile

A Sermon Delivered by grandkids waved us a cheerful goodbye at the airport, but about the death of Moshe and immediately we start with Rabbi Avi Goldstein the six-year-old got teary and lowered his head, unable to “In the beginning Hashem created the heavens and earth”. Beth Jacob Congregation look us in the eye. He understood that this leave-taking Greatness is to never be satisfied! To never rest on your was no “See you later.” The “later” this time was going to laurels! When one chapter on your life closes- begin to write There has been a topic that I have been holding off be Passover, eight months hence. By that time, the baby the next one! And remember, this is not just repetition! We on discussing, biding my time until I though it appropriate to won’t remember us, and the two-year-old, who didn’t let go do not just begin again because we have no where else to discuss with you. It is something that has been particularly difficult to watch and I finally feel the time has come…. the my hand for two weeks, will need a little re-acquainting. I go! On the contrary we begin again because this year 5775 retirement of Derek Jeter. Now I know to many of you Co- guess if we didn’t get along so well, their departure would we hope to deepen our appreciation of Torah beyond our lumbusites this may not be as significant, but for me having be more cavalier. appreciation of 5774. We hope that in 5775 our approach to grown with the Yankees dynasty, all of those championship Judaism is more meaningful and more robust that in 5774! teams, which he led- made this season incredibly sad. It is Its not that we don’t speak throughout the year. In fact, This is what we reflect on this morning! How to take some true that the league gave him a tremendous sendoff- indeed during our separations the phone conversations go like of those precious moments of the last 2 months and build Jeter collected enough stuff to fill a museum. Teams gave this... Me: “Hi, Sweetie, It’s Mom. How was Shabbat?” on them! To consider what is the next chapter in our Judaic him so many parting gifts, from Texas’ pinstripe cowboy My daughter: “Hi, Mom. It was -- OMIGOSH. I gotta go! lives? To ask our selves, are we complacent in our apprecia- boots to Rawlings’ gift of an armchair that looks like a Binyomin, put down that hammer right NOW!!!” The we- tion of Torah or do we hope to grow? Do we study the stories giant baseball glove! From donations to his foundation bcam is no better. My daughter: “Who wants to see Savta of the Chumash about Avraham, and Sarah, Yosef and the and trips around the world to Pinstriped guitars and a visit on the webcam? OMIGOSH. Shlomo, a carpet tack is not a brothers MItzrayim, the same we did when we were in grade by President GW Bush- Jeter went out in style. Even the dessert!” An egg is not a ball! As a result, our conversations school or are striving for a more sophisticated understand- vaunted rivals, the Boston Red Sox, presented Jeter with are not very long, but we are in constant contact. It’s just ing of what G-d communicates through these “stories”? Are a piece of the Green Monster with the word respect on it. not the same though. You can’t compare spending face to we seeking to deepen our knowledge of G-d and theology Signaling their respect for the man who was their greatest face time with the long distance relationship. This is why or are we content with a very basic understanding? Is our foe over the past two decades. And Jeter didn’t only go out it is so hard to say goodbye. observance and appreciation of halacha static and dry or with celebration from fans, teammates and rivals- but in his dynamic and mature? This is a touching metaphor for our relationship with inimitable heroic way, In his last game at Yankee stadium, Hashem. This is what the MIdrash means. During the year Jeter hit a walk-off single to drive in the winning run and As we begin Breishis anew, these are some of the vital we have a long distance relationship with Hashem, but win the game- only to be swarmed by his teammates and questions we must ask ourselves as Jews. What do we hope during the holiday season we have face-to-face time. We cheered for what seemed like forever by the fans. The nor- to gain in 5775? Are we complacent Jews or growing Jews? have intimate time. We just spent 2 months with Hashem mally composed and professional player finally allowed his Are we sophisticated in our appreciation of Judaism or and hopefully have cultivated our relationship with him. emotions to get the best of him as he buried his head in his primitive? Do we seek to deepen our knowledge or com- Hopefully at some point during these last two months a hands, tears in his eye as he crouched at shortstop. Truly fortable where we are? And remember, this applies across prayer touched our hearts or a word of Torah stirred our the end of an era. 2 decades of consummate professionalism the board, No matter how much or how little we know, No souls. Hopefully we can look back on these last 2 months and excellence came to an end. He is such a mentsch I even matter how much or how little we observe, no matter how wistfully, thinking about how much we are going to miss heard it rumored recently that his real name was Dovid Jeter. rich or how dismal our background is- no matter what, there the consistent presence of Hashem in our lives. Now don’t is ALWAYS a next step that we can take!!! get me wrong; I know Yom Tov can be hard. I know the I bring this up with you this morning because we are preparations and cooking and yes, even the long davening now at the end of the holiday season. Yesterday we cel- On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute can be taxing or even hard for people. Sometimes the High ebrated Simchas Torah, the last day of the Yamim Noraim mile, running the distance in 3:59.4..Experts said for years Holidays season can feel like a test of endurance- whether period, the culmination of two months of intense religious that the human body was simply not capable of a 4-minute it’s for our stomachs or our ability to sit in Shul- yes it is observance. There is a beautiful medrash about Shemini mile. It wasn’t just dangerous; it was impossible. Within hard. But don’t let the hardships cloud its beauty. It is a beau- Atzeret/ Simchas Torah that goes as follows: The MIdrash 46 days, someone else did the same. Within the next nine tiful time. It is time, which we create treasured memories imagines G-d as a king who had a party with friends and years, nearly 200 people had broken the seemingly impos- with family and friends, a time that we will remember sitting admirers. And not only did they come, but he was joined sible barrier. Today, even High Schoolers break the 4 minute next to our loved ones in Shul and some of the beautiful by his only son as well, who stayed with him for the week mile. The point is that so often things are not done because melodies that capture our imaginations. of festivities. As the week came to a close, all the friends people see them as impossible. But once he crashed through left, his beloved son was about to leave, the King turns to But there is something else we can learn from Derek Jeter. that barrier, the rest of the world saw that it was possible, the son and says- please don’t go! Just stay with me for one Yes, it was difficult to part ways with him. Yes, we will and the previous record was broken routinely. more day. Kashe alai pridaschem- it is so sad for me to part miss the jump-throw at shortstop, the clutch hits, and the ways. Please just give me one more moment of alone time. championship rings, but Jeter didn’t just say goodbye- he In life it’s the same way. Sometimes that next step is the The MIdrash emphasizes how difficult it can be to say good- started something new! The day after he retired, he launched most difficult. Doing that next thing seems out of our reach. bye. How Hashem craves his special relationship with the a sports website called “The Players Tribune” that he hopes We are doing so much as is, G-d will understand, I don’t have Jewish people. The joy that we celebrated yesterday is an will be the new voice of the game. He explained that this time etc. etc. Today I summon you to consider what barri- expression of how special and profound that relationship is. is something he felt passionate about, as he usually gave ers we have erected in our lives. What are our four- minute very succinct replies to reporters because he was concerned miles? The challenge for 5775 is to get the courage to take Let me share with you a more modern metaphor. Barabara that they would twist or misinterpret his words. He wants that next step. To break that barrier once and for all- because Kessel in an AIsh.com article had her own “Your departure is athletes to directly communication with the fans, in their once it’s broken once, it becomes easy! This year for 5775 hard on me” this summer. She describes: My kids and little own voices- unfiltered by the media. So He launched the we must identify what our four -minute mile is and strive grandkids came in from Israel for a visit that was too brief. players tribune as a platform, for the payers, by the players, to break! Because remember, the greats, The Jeters, never We planned a major activity for each day, and on the two to communicate with the fans. rest on their laurels- they are always seeking to improve n Shabbats of their stay, we invited extended family. It was a their game! They are always looking for that next step! As boisterous, chaotic, joyful time -- which made the contrast Friends, Today is parshas Bereishis! We don’t just say we begin the Torah anew let us strive to the make the Torah of their departure all the more dismal. The three younger goodbye- we immediately launch something new. We read of 5775 qualitatively better than the Torah of 5774! This message sponsored by Ron and Fran Golden – Ron Golden Baseball Academy

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FESMAN and nephews, Sara Grindstaff, her memory may be donated Dr. Charles (Barrie) Slonim; agudas achim shas Lech Lecha. Shacharis at (Conservative) Jack Fesman, age 76, died Megan (Phil) Sisson and their to Scholarship Fund, HUC- grandchildren, Avi, Judah and 2767 E. Broad St. 9 am; Kollel Shiur at 5:25 pm; on Oct. 6. He was the husband children Reid, Claire, and JIR, Hebrew Union College, Seth Stein, Talia and Noah 237-2747 Mincha at 5:55 pm; Havdalah of Michelle Cohen-Fesman, Molly, and Eric Grindstaff. 3101 Clifton Avenue, Cinci- Makowsky, Jessica and Erik www.agudasachim.org at 7:11 pm. father of Michael Fesman, He was a 1975 graduate natti, OH 45220. Service was Brown, Arlie and Emma [email protected] Sunday, November 2: Lauren (Aaron) Klassen, Dina of Bexley High School and held on Sunday, October 19 Slonim; special friend, Ted Services not available at Shacharis at 8:30 am; BJ Bet (James) Bruzek and David a 1979 graduate of Indiana Riverside-Stanetsky Memo- Stone; many nieces, nephews, time of publication. Medrash at 9:30 am; Mincha Fesman; step-father of Erica University. rial Chapels, 7205 W. Atlantic cousins and friends. Services are conducted by at 5:05 pm. (Nick) Lanzillotta and Evan A memorial service will be Avenue, Delray Beach, FL. She graduated from Bexley Rabbi Mitch Levine. Monday, November 3: Amud Cohen; brother of the late held on Friday, November 14, Officiating at service was High School; Antioch Univer- Weekday morning Minyan Yomi 6:10 am; Shacharis at Harold Fesman; grandfather 12 noon at Congregation Beth Rabbi Mark Winer and Mrs. sity with a Master’s in Social is at 7 am. Sunday morning 6:45 am; Mincha at 5:05 pm. of Joey Bruzek and Samantha Tikvah. In lieu of flowers, Rivkin’s granddaughter, Rabbi Work; and the Florence Melton Minyan begins at 9:30 am. Call Tuesday, November 4: Amud Klassen. donations preferred to Zusman Rachel Saphire. Adult Mini School. She was a the shul office for the schedule Yomi at 6:10 am; Shacharis at 7 Service was held at Weil Fu- Hospice. life member of Congregation of weekday evening Minyans. am; Informal Q & A with Rabbi neral Home, 8350 Cornell Rd., Tifereth Israel and its Sister- Please contact the syna- Goldstein at 8 am; Mincha at Oct. 8. Shiva was observed at hood. She became an adult gogue office with general 5:05 pm. his residence Memorial con- SINGER B’nai Mitzvah through one questions at 237-2747. Visit Wednesday, November 5: tributions preferred to Kidney RIVKIN Gertrude Mae Singer (nee of the synagogue’s earliest the Agudas Achim website Amud Yomi at 6:10 am; Sha- Foundation or Congregation Shirley Rivkin, of Delray Bernstein), a retired teacher, classes. She was a founder of at www.agudasachim.org for chris at 7 am; Lox & Learn at Ohav Shalom. Beach, FL, died on October 15. died Tuesday, October 21 at age the shul’s USY Chapter in the upcoming events. 7:45 am; Mincha at 5:05 pm. She was the wife of the late Sol 82. She was preceded in death 1950’s. For over two decades, T h u r s d a y, N o v e m b e r Rivkin; mother of Ilene (Ivan) by her parents, Harry andAn- she worked at the Columbus 6: Amud Yomi at 6:10 am; ahavas sholom Ensler of Hauppage, NY and na Bernstein. She is survived Jewish Center. She was also a (Orthodox) Shacharis at 6:45 am; Mincha MICKLER Marilyn (Craig) Crossley of by her husband of 35 years, member of National Council of 2568 E. Broad St. at 5:05 pm. 252-4815 Robert Alan Mickler, born Springfeild, OH; grandmother Sherril; step-daughters, Sheryl Jewish Women, life member of www.ahavas-sholom.org Friday, November 7: Amud Sept. 17, 1957 in Columbus, of Jason (Rebecca) Ensler of Abrams, DeAnn Browne and Hadassah, member of Jewish [email protected] Yomi at 6:10 am; Shacharit died on Oct. 10 in Nanaimo, L.A., CA, Lauren Ensler of Juanita Singer; three grandchil- Women International (formerly Friday, October 31: Shacha- at 7 am; Q & A with Rabbi British Columbia, Canada. Fresh Meadows, NY, Ryan dren; two great grandchildren; B’nai B’rith), BBYO Adult ris at 6:45 am; Candlelighting Goldstein at 8 am; Mincha at 5 He was preceded in death by (Karen) Crossley of Columbus, brother, Myron; nephews, Har- Committee Chairperson and at 6:12 pm; Mincha, followed pm; Candlelighting at 5:04 pm. parents, Barbara Mickler and OH, Rabbi Rachel (Doug) ry (Sue) and Aaron Bernstein; member of Wexner Heritage by Kabbalos Shabbos and Saturday, November 8: Par- Alan Mickler; grandparents, Saphire of Needham, MA and three great nephews; one great House Auxiliary. Ma’ariv at 6:15 pm. shas VaYeira. Shacharis at 9 Rose and Sol Zell and Anne great-grandmother of Han- niece; and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 1: To- am; Kollel Shiur at 4:15 pm; and Harry Mickler. He is sur- nah and Samuel Crossley and Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday, Oct. 24. Shiva was rah Reading is Parashas Lech- Mincha at 4:45 pm; Havdalah vived by wife, Elaine Mickler; Ella Saphire. She was sister of she was a graduate of Glenville observed at the home of David Lecha; Morning Services at at 6:04 pm. and her children, Forrest (Jill) Isidore (Shirley) Berglass and High School, earned a under- and Dee-Dee Stein. In lieu of 9 am; Teen Minyan at 9:15 Sunday, November 9: Gainer and their daughter, the late Josephine Abrahams, graduate and two Master’s flowers, donations are preferred am; Daf Yomi at 5 pm; Beis Shacharis at 8:30 am; BJ Bet Sage, and Aspen Gainer (Luke Irving Berglass and Harriet degrees from The Ohio State to Congregation Tifereth Israel Medrash at 5:30 pm; Mincha, Medrash at 9 :30 am; Mincha Gabriel); his sister, Wendy Ettlinger. University where she was - Cy and Frances Benis Fund. followed by Shalosh Se’udos at 5 pm. (Ernie) Grindstaff; and nieces Expressions of sympathy in the founding President of the at 6 pm; Ma’ariv and conclu- Monday, November 10: Sigma Alpha Eta Honorary for sion of Shabbos at 7:12 pm; Amud Yomi at 6:10 am; students in Speech and Hearing Turn clocks back one hour this Shacharis at 6:45 am; Mincha Science. WEISMAN Motza’ei Shabbos. at 5 pm. She was recognized by the Kathleen Weisman, age 98, Morning Services for the Tuesday, November 11: Hillel Foundation at O.S.U. for died on October 17 in Aiken, week of November 2 are: Sun- Amud Yomi at 6:10 am; her participation in numerous SC. She was preceded in death day at 8:15 am; Monday and Shacharis at 7 am; Q & A with activities in the arts; was a vol- by husband, Sam Weisman and Thursday at 6:40 am; Tuesday, Rabbi Goldstein at 8 am; Min- unteer instructor at the Jewish brothers, Kenneth and Reece Wednesday and Thursday at cha at 5 pm. Community Center and was Starkey. She is survived by 6:45 am. Wednesday, November also a member of Temple Israel. her daughter, Susan (Michael) Evening Services for the 12: Amud Yomi at 6:10 am; Funeral services were Wargo; grandson, Bradley; week of November 2 at Shacharis at 7 am; Lox & held on Thursday, Oct. 23 at great- granddaughter, Sammy; 5:05 pm. Learn at 7:45 am; Mincha at Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, and nieces and nephews. Friday, November 7: Shacha- 5 pm. 1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Rabbi She graduated from West ris is at 6:45 am; Candlelight- Thursday, November 13: Misha Zinkow and Cantor Bat- High School in 1934, attended ing at 5:04 pm; Mincha, fol- Amud Yomi at 6:10 am; Ami Moses officiating. The Ohio State University and lowed by Kabbolas Shabbos Shacharis at 6:45 am; Mincha Columbus Business School. and Ma’ariv, at 5:05 pm. at 5 pm. Graveside servicewas held Saturday, November 8: To view the schedule with SLONIM on Tuesday, October 21 at New Torah Reading is Parashas the latest updates, please visit Alice Benis Slonim, age Temple Israel Cemetery, 2565 Va’yeira. Morning Services the website listed above. 77, died on Oct. 23. She was Performance Pkwy with Chap- begin at 9 am; Teen Minyan preceded in death by her par- lain Jack Schwarz officiating. at 9:15 am; Daf Yomi at 3:50 ents, I.C. “Cy” and Frances In lieu of flowers, donations are pm; Beis Medrash at 4:20 pm; CONGREGATION Benis and husband, Dr. Arnold preferred to Zusman Hospice Mincha, followed by Shalosh beth tikvah (Reform) Slonim. She is survived by her House. Se’udos, at 4:50 pm; Ma’ariv 6121 Olentangy River Rd. son, David (Dee-Dee) Stein; and Shabbos ends at 6:04 pm. 885-6286 daughter, Julie (Robert) Stein Morning Services for the www.bethtikvahcolumbus.org Makowsky; brother, Stuart week of November 9 are: [email protected] Friday, October 31: Shabbat (Yass) Benis; step-daughter, Sunday, 8:15 am, Monday and Evening Service at 7:15 pm. Elyse (Ed) Brown; step-son, Thursday at 6:40 am; Tuesday, Saturday, November 1: To- Wednesday and Friday at rah Study at 9 am. 6:45 am. Friday, November 7: Vet- Evening services for the erans’ Shabbat at 7:15 pm, week of November 9 are at join Beth Tikvah to honor our 5 pm. Veterans; featured talk from Daf Yomi schedule is Sun- Joe Botto about serving our day through Thursday, Friday I SEE country in a time of war. no class. Saturday, November 8: To- Daily Talmud Class, taught rah Study at 9 am; Shabbat YOU! by Rabbi David Ginsburg, is DO YOU WANT Morning Service, celebrating held Sunday through Friday the Bat Mitzvah of Hannah YOUR BUSINESS following Shacharis. O’Connell, at 10:30 am. TO BE SEEN? Shabbat services lead by

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CONGREGATION Feinstein, Helen Fineberg, Lillian Fox, Morton Saturday, November 1: with the Rabbi at 9:15 am; events, call the Temple office, Services are conducted by Frager, Mildred Freed, David Friedman, Bernard tifereth israel D. Garliner, William Garner, Dora Geiger, Ben Shabbat Morning Services Hebrew at 10:30 am. visit the Web site or send e- Rabbi Misha Zinkow, Cantor (Conservative) Glasser, Eleanor Glazer, Isadore J. Green, Sadie at 9:30 am; Women’s To- Tuesday, November 4: mail to the office. Bat-Ami Moses. 1354 E. Broad St. Gurevitz, Sandy Halpern, Elaine Jaffy, Paul Z. rah Study at 10 am; CKids – Sharyonim Choir rehearsal at 253-8523 Katz, Kenneth Kleinman, Harry Klynn, Louis For more information about www.tiferethisrael.org Kramer, Jenny Levi, Sidonia Marowitz, Henry Chabad Kids Club (ages 5-12) 7:30 pm. Temple Israel or its programs, Weekday Minyanim: Mon- Marx, Helen McMullen, Sandy Olander, Pearl at 10:45 am; Tot Shabbot (ages Wednesday, November 5: temple israel call the temple office at 866- day through Friday at 7:30 am Reifel, Ida Rosenberg, Ernst J. Rothschild, 2 through 5) at 11 am; Kiddush Mah Jongg at 10 am, and 1 (Reform) Morris Rubinstein, Gloria Schneider, Beatrice 5419 E. Broad St. 0010. and 5:30 pm; Shabbat morn- Schwartz, Sam Shabot, Fannie Shkolnik, Avrom Luncheon at 12 pm. pm; Midweek Hebrew at 4 pm. 866-0010 ing services at 9 am. Sunday J. Sillman, Willa Sniderman, Jerome Solove, Sunday, November 2: Sun- Thursday, November 6: www.templeisrael.org Frances D. Soule, Gerald Steinberg, Hilda Stern, Minyan is at 9 am. Virginia Klein Tennenbaum, Dave Vassall, Alla day Morning Minyon, 9:45 am. Men’s Club dinner prepara- Friday, October 31: Erev THE TORAH CENTER Friday, October 31: Candle- Vernikova, Julia Wasserstrom, Robin Carrie Tuesday, November 4: Yoga tions at 7:30 pm. Shabbat Service at 6:30 pm. (Orthodox) Weiss, Bella Wexner, Moisey Zuravel, Riva Yahrzeits observed Friday, October 31: Sybil Saturday, November 1: 2942 E. Broad St. lighting at 6:13 pm. Zuravel, Kiri Zvasman. Class at 4:30 pm. Ankerman, Ronald Cohn, Elaine Jaffy, Sara 235-8070 Saturday, November 1: To- Services are conducted by Wednesday, November 5: Kanter, Ken Kleinman, Sherman Krivit, Ben- Shabbat Service at 10 am; Tot Friday, October 31: Mincha jamin Minkin, Marion Partridge, Samuel rah Portion is Genesis 12:1- Rabbi Michael Ungar, Rabbi Morning Minyan at 7 am. Shabbat at 10:30 am. at 6:20 pm; Kabbalat Shabbat Richmond, Louis Sapadin, Joseph Shapiro, Jean Sunday, November 2: Cook- 17:27; Haftarah is Isaiah Eric Woodward, Rabbi Harold Thursday, November 6: Par- Stepp, Bernice Weinberg. at 6:50 pm. 40:27-41:16. Bar Mitzvah of J. Berman, and Cantor Jack sha Class, Journey into the Friday, November 7: Fam- ing for Homeless at 8:30 am; Saturday, November 1: Maxwell Rubin, son of Scott Chomsky. Soul of Torah, at 7:30 pm, ily Friendly First Friday Erev Executive Committee Meeting Shacharit at 10 am; Torah Rubin and Karina Magaziner- ongoing - join anytime. Shabbat service and 3rd Grade at 9:15 am; Religious School at Study at 5:45 pm; Mincha, Rubin. Morning Services in Saturday, November 8: Camp Shabbat at 6:30 pm; 9:30 am; Senior Adulds Wine Seudah Shlishit and Maariv at the Main Sanctuary at 9 am; Congregation torat Shabbat Morning Services Dinner, provided by the Men’s and Cheese with Meshugan- 6:15 pm. Babysitting (ages 2-6) in the emet/Main Street at 9:30 am; Women’s To- Club, at 7:30 pm (R.S.V.P. otes at 1:30 pm. Sunday, November 2: Nursery at 10 am; Shabbat Synagogue rah Study at 10 am; CKids – to tbsohiomens club@gmail. Monday, November 3: Bub- Shacharit at 8:30 am. Shazaam in the Pit at 10:30 am; (Orthodox) Chabad Kids Club (ages 5-12) com); 4th Grade Retreat week- be’s Blessings (knitters) at Monday, November 3: Torah Daylight Savings Time begins. 2375 E. Main Street at 10:45 am; Tot Shabbot (ages 11:30 am. 238-6778 end. Study at 7 pm. Sunday, November 2: Sun- www.toratemet.org 2 through 5) at 11 am; Kiddush Saturday, November 8: Tuesday, November 4: He- Wednesday, November 5: day School - Broad Street - at Friday, October 31: Shacha- Luncheon at 12 pm. Morning Shabbat service, with brew School, CJFS and Agudas Tanya at 7:30 pm. 9 am; Grade 6 Orientation at rit at 7 am, Mincha and Kab- Sunday, November 9: Sun- Rebecca Taylor First Aliyah, Achim campuses, from 4 to Friday, November 7: Mincha 9 am; Intro to Judaism Class balat Shabbat at 6:05 pm; day Morning Minyon, 9:45 am. at 10 am. 6 pm. at 5:10 pm; Kabbalat Shabbat at 12:15 pm; Company Men Candlelighting at 6:13 pm. Tuesday, November 11: Sunday, November 9: Ke- Wednesday, November 5: at 5:40 pm. Concert at 6 pm. Saturday, November 1: Yoga Class at 4:30 pm. hillat Torah Religious School Hebrew School, Temple Is- Saturday, November 8: Monday, November 3: Fall Shabbat Lech L’cha. Parasha Wednesday, November 12: at 9 am; Sunday School for rael Campus, from 4 to 6 pm; Shacharit at 10 am; Mincha, Yom Kayf - Satellite, at 4 pm. Shmooze at 8:30 am; Shacharit Morning Minyan at 7 am. Parents, Ecclesiastes Study Brotherhood Meeting at 6:30 Seudah Shlishit and Maariv at Tuesday, November 4: No at 9 am; Pre-Mincha Shiur at Thursday, November 13: with the Rabbi, at 9:15 am; pm. 5:05 pm. Parsha Class, Journey into Yahrzeits observed Friday, October 31: Rose Hebrew School - Election Day. 5:25 pm; Mincha, followed by Hebrew at 10:30 am. Aronoff, Theodore D. Barnebey *, Lillian P. Sunday, November 9: Wednesday, November 5: S’udah Shlisheet, at 5:55 pm; the Soul of Torah, at 7:30 pm, Tuesday, November 11: TBS Bernstein *, Leon Wallace Dillon *, Avram El- Shacharit at 8:30 am. Hebrew School - Satellite - at ongoing - join anytime. kovits, Jean Eppstein, Rose Fagin, Helen Feibel, Shabbat Ends at 7:11 pm. Executive Board and Officers Adolph Goldenberg, Jack Greenberg, Joseph 4 pm. Sunday, November 2: All events are held at the Meeting at 7 pm; Sharyonim Harber, Sidney Herman, William A. Hersch *, Thursday, November 6: Shacharit at 8 am; Talmud Lori Schottenstein Chabad Choir rehearsal at 7:30 pm. Milton Hirsch, Raechal Janowitz, Rosa Josel, WEXNER HERITAGE Center in New Albany and Phillip Kershaw, Efraim Kirschner *, Gladys Boker Tov Playgroup at 10 Class at 8 pm. Wednesday, November 12: M. Korn *, Patricia Ann Korrick, Ray Kreisel- village am; Fall Yom Kayf - Broad Monday, November 3: are free and open to all, unless Mah Jongg at 10 am, and 1 man, Janet Leeman, Leah Levy,Jacob Mallinger, (Saul Schottenstein Synagogue) Street, at 4 pm; USY Board otherwise noted. Cyril Martin, Frederick Marx, Robert S. Mauger, 1151 College Ave. Ramban on Chumash Class pm; Midweek Hebrew at 4 pm. Saul Milenthal, Bernard Phillips, Jack Pressman, 231-4900 Yahrzeits observed Friday, November 7: David Meeting at 6 pm; Lounge Night Regina H. Rafelson *, Marjorie Rosen, Harold at 8 pm. Barton, Ronald Benjamin, Doris Bonfield, Ella The community is invited to Alan Rosenbloom, Dorothy Rosenthal, Jeanette at 6:30 pm. Wednesday, November 5: Ciranni, Raymond Cohen, Walter Deutsch, Edith Yahrzeits observed Friday, October 31: Bessie Rossio, Robert David Roth, Louis Sitomer, Jodi join residents for services. TEMPLE BETH Feibel, Burton Fogelman, Rubin Halperin, Eliza- Baker, Sam Berkowitz, Edith Bleiweiss, Samuel Women’s Class at 8 pm at the Oppenheimer Slutsky *, Ben Speyer, Phyllis beth Harm, Marshall Harris, Milton Herskowitz, Friday, October 31: Kaballat David Bloch, Harold Lewis Brown, Gertrude SHALOM Steinberg, Sanford Tuckerman *, Greta Weyl, Bloomberg home. Sanford Heyman, Eric Hirschfeld, Isadore Curphey, Joel E. Ehrlich, Harold Epstein, Marvin (Reform) William Zelko, Sonia Katz Zelmanovich. Shabbat Service at 4 pm. Lefkovitz, Mary Partridge, Janice Pearlstein, Feinstein, Bessie Frad, Max Fromm, Ida Furman, Daily Evening Minyan 5089 Johnstown Rd. Yahrzeits observed Friday, November 7: David Saturday, November 1: Milton Pinsky, Lewis Weinberg, Mark Weis- Fred Goldsmith, Bernard Gordon, Gertrude Grob, Sunday through Thursday at 855-4882 Belinky *, Nathan Donald Belinky *, Samuel baum, Shirley Weisenberg, Louis Wine, Pauline Shabbat morning service at Frances Hackman, Marshall Harris, Sadie Hirsch, www.tbsohio.org Bottigheimer *, Cecelia Brandt, Betty K. Dwor- 5:05 pm. Wurmbrand. Eva Jaffe, Jack Kahn, Natalie Kaitz, Doris Was- [email protected] kin, Isaac Engelman, Sidney Epstein, Edith Troy 10 am. serstrom Kaplan, Bertha Kast, Morris Katz, Daily Shacharit, Monday Friday, October 31: Erev Services led by: Rabbi How- Feibel *, Isidore Greenberg, Sandy Polsky Hal- Friday, November 7: Ka- Herbert Myron Keller, Morton Kiefer, Carolyn through Thursday at 7 am. ard L. Apothaker, Ph.D.; Rabbi lowell, Marshall B. Harris, Harriet Emily Jenkins, ballat Shabbat Service at 4 pm. Kohen, Leonore Kornfeld, Minnie Lavine, Shabbat traditional service at Jacob C. Kalish, Bruce Kingsley, Katrina Kohr, Barnum McDow, Marvin H. Merrick, Goldie Friday, November 7: 7:30 pm. Benjy A. Bar-Lev; Gail Rose, Bunny Putchat Kotzer *, Rose Eichberg Lazarus Saturday, November 8: Munster, Isidor Odenheimer, Shirley Pearlman, Shacharit at 7 am; Mincha Saturday, November 1: Sim- Music Director and Cantorial *, Leo Levine , Louis Lovett, Genevieve Maisel, Shabbat morning service at Sara Recht, Ruth Robinson, Irving Selzer Rudolf, and Kabbalat Shabbat at 5 pm; Dora Minner *, Harold Lee Monett, Simon Mary Schneiderman, Elaine Solomon, David chat Shabbat service at 10 am; Soloist. Aaron Powsner *, Sarah Robins, Victor Rofsky, 10 am. Spitzer, Arnold Spolter, Donald Steinberg, Ruth Candlelighting at 5:05 pm. Tot Shabbat at 4 pm. Services can be seen Borys Rosen, Annette Rosen, Joseph Rossio, Steiner, Rosalie Stone, Rosalie Stone, Daniel Saturday, November 8: streamed live online at http:// Doris Schiffman, Jack Schilling, Rose Schnitz *, Call (614) 489-8281 Tallan, Anna Wander, Joseph I. Wasserstrom, Sunday, November 2: Ke- Joseph Schreibman, Sam Schwartz, Sara Shapiro, Morris Westerman, Rhona Zager. Shabbat Vayera. Parasha hillat Torah Religious School tbsohio.org/streaming/ Sara Siegel, Jeanette Stern, Anna Stone, Samuel to check Eruv status. Friday, November 7: Mussar Schmooze at 8:30 am; Shacha- at 9 am; Sunday School for For more information con- Swerdlow, Bella Cabakoff Wexner, Edward Wolf, Rhona Dit Zager *, Hinda F. Zox. Class in the Board Room at rit at 9 am; Pre-Mincha Class at Parents, Ecclesiastes Study cerning upcoming Temple 8:15 am; Inclusion Shabbat at 4:15 pm; Mincha, followed by 5:30 pm; Shabbat Experience S’udah Shlisheet, at 4:45 pm; and Dinner at 5:30 pm; Candle- Shabbat ends at 6:04 pm. Don’t be left out of this holiday special! lighting at 5:05 pm. Sunday, November 9: Saturday, November 8: To- Shacharit at 8 am; Talmud rah Portion is Genesis 18:1- Class at 8 pm. Chanukah 22:24, Haftarah is II Kings Monday, November 10: Gift Guide Ramban on Chumash Class 2014 Chanukah 4:1-37. Veteran’s Shabbat. begins Morning Services in the Main at 8 pm. Sanctuary at 9 am; Babysitting Wednesday, November 12: December 16 (ages 2-6) in the Nursery at 10 Women’s Class at 8 pm at the Gift ideas am; YPS and Jr. Congregation Blumberg home. in the Pit at 10:30 am; OSU Daily Evening Minyan Sun- for every member Our readers will soon begin Night Game Party in the Youth day through Thursday at 5 pm. shopping for family and friends, Lounge at 8 pm. Daily Shacharit, Monday of the family Sunday, November 9: Sun- through Thursday at 7 am. & planning holiday get-togethers. day School - Broad Street - at Daf Yomi with Rabbi Zvi Let them know Katz 6 am weekdays, 7 am on 9 am; Men’s Club Brunch at what you have to offer! 10:30 am; Intro to Judaism Sunday. Class at 12:15 pm. Monday, November 10: Fall Publication Date: THE LITTLE MINYAN Yom Kayf - Satellite, at 4 pm. (Reconstructionist/Renewal) Tuesday, November 11: 2070 Ridgecliff Rd. Weds., Nov. 26 Hebrew School at 4 pm; Board 459-9593 www.littleminyan.org Ad Deadline: of Education Meeting at 7 pm. Contact littleminyan@ Wednesday, November 12: littleminyan.org for more Weds., Nov. 19 Hebrew School - Satellite - at information or call Spiritual 4 pm. Life Coordinator, Jessica Thursday, November 13: Your ad in print will also be Boker Tov Playgroup at 10 am; Shimberg, at (614) 459-9593. Fall Yom Kayf - Broad Street, in our online “e-edition” FREE! at 4 pm. www.ohiojewishchronicle.com Yahrzeits observed Friday, November 7: Becky THE LORI SCHOTTEN- Shkolnik Berkowitz, Oscar Berman, Martin Black, Edith Brady, Joseph Brown, Irving “Bud” STEIN CHABAD CENTER Brownstein, Marvin Cohen, Harvey Cooper, 6220 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. Call 337-2055 or email [email protected] James Cornette, Elias Derrow, Clara B. Dor- 939-0765 man, Robert Emerman, Sally Erdman, Mildred www.chabadcolumbus.com OJC - OCTOBER 30, 2014-27 Why Jewish Day School?

Jewish day school is a gift. One that will give your child a strong Jewish identity and value system. One that will instill our shared language, our rituals and our history. One that will spark a love of Israel that will last a lifetime. When these elements are combined with a top-notch academic curriculum, children thrive, creating a community of learners and leaders. Our Columbus community is fortunate to have two day schools, Columbus Torah Academy and Columbus Jewish Day School, to serve the broad spectrum of Jewish belief and practice. You owe it to your children and your community to come and learn more about Jewish day school education.

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CJDS Columbus Torah COLUMBUS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Academy 150 E. Granville Road 181 Noe Bixby Road New Albany, Ohio 43054 Columbus, Ohio 43213 614.939.5311 614.864.0299 www.cjds.org www.torahacademy.org Open House Dates Open House Dates November 5 and November 11, 2014 November 5 at 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. November 6 at 9:30 a.m.

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