October 2015 Tishrei - Cheshvan, 5776

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Jewish Federation Upcoming Events ...... 5 Jewish Education ...... 18-19 Lechayim Lights ...... 23-25 Simchas & Condolences ...... 6 Jewish Social Services...... 20-21 Israel & The World ...... 26-27 Congregation News ...... 8-9 Business, Professional & Service Directory ...... 21 Be A Superhero! ...... 28 Madison Federation Celebrates 75 Years “We took a pretty big leap of faith,” duction to Madison. volunteers become “buddies” with new- Seeks to engage new she said, in moving from their longtime Goff said she follows up with new- comers, Goff said, introducing them to community members home in Charlotte, N.C., to Madison, an comers after that initial meeting, provid- other members of the community, and unfamiliar city in an unfamiliar region. ing them her personal contact often accompanying them to community BY LYNNE KLEINMAN “But people here are warm and welcom- information and urging them to stay in events. ing, and I could see being happy living touch. Goff oversees a Shalom Baby pro- Freelance writer Lynne Kleinman, here not just short-term, but for years.” She also asks if she can match new- gram as well. The birth of 10 Jewish Ph.D., is a retired teacher and journalist. Tiz Goff is a major part of the reason comers with outreach volunteers. These (Continued on page 7) This article originally appeared in the for Goldberg’s positive initial experience. September 2015 Wisconsin Jewish Goff is JFM’s first community outreach Chronicle and is reprinted with permis- coordinator, a position created in 2013 sion. with funds provided by an anonymous Please Answer Your donation. Susanna Goldberg and her family According to JFM’s 2014 Annual moved to Madison just over a year ago, Report, she works “to connect and en- Phone on Tzedakah but in that short time their connections to gage individuals and families with the the city’s Jewish community have be- many opportunities available to live Jew- come remarkably strong. ishly in the Madison area.” Sunday, October 11th This is in no small measure due to the Since the start of her position, Goff work of the Jewish Federation of Madi- said in a telephone interview Aug. 3, she On Sunday, October 11th, volunteers ish Federation of Madison and you are son, now celebrating its 75th year of has revived the Shalom Madison pro- from the Madison Jewish community helping to care for our entire Jewish com- serving the state’s second largest Jewish gram, personally meeting with more than will once again be calling you to request munity - at home, in Israel and in over 70 population, numbering more than 5,000. 100 people so far, many of whom are your support for the Jewish Federation of countries around the globe. In a telephone interview Aug. 4, Gold- newcomers to Madison. Madison’s Annual Tzedakah Campaign. If we miss you on Tzedakah Sunday, berg credited JFM staff and volunteers Goldberg was among them, and her Please, answer the call! we will try again. Or you can go to for the feeling of belonging she has en- meeting with Goff was “the first thing” The purpose of Tzedakah Sunday is to www.JewishMadison.org and make your joyed in Madison. that came to mind in recalling her intro- honor the Jewish tradition of giving pledge online at your convenience. You (Tzedakah) by asking everyone to make will be doing so much good from wher- their annual pledge to the Jewish Feder- ever you are! Thank you in advance for Lainie Minkoff to Receive ation of Madison. Contribute to the Jew- your generosity!! Miriam Singer Sulman Young Leadership Award On November 15, 2015, Lainie namic young leader of the Madison Jew- Minkoff will receive the Miriam Singer ish Community Council/Jewish Federa- Sulman Young Leadership Award at the tion of Madison, this award enables the Jewish Federation of Madison 75th An- recipient to attend the Jewish Federations nual Meeting. The award will be pre- of North America General Assembly sented by Zach Galin who received the through an endowment fund established award last year. by Miriam’s parents, Isadore and Ida Named in 1975 in memory of Miriam Singer z”l. Singer Sulman, a much admired and dy- Lainie is originally from Shaker Heights, Ohio, where she was surrounded by a large, warm, Jewish community in Cleveland that her family had been in- volved with for generations. She spent 13 summers at the JCC overnight camp

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You are cordially invited to attend The 2015 Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation Run2Gether of Madison Madison Sunday, November 15th – 4 to 6 p.m. Marathon Goodman Jewish Community Campus 7762 County Highway PD, Verona 4:00-4:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and reception 4:30-6:00 p.m. Program and Annual Meeting Couvert: $10 per person Please join us as we highlight the successes of the past year and present the following awards: ❖ Miriam Singer Sulman Young Leadership Award will be presented to Lainie Cohen SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 ❖ Ben Minkoff Volunteer Award (a surprise announcement) Join our team of local Madison runners and ❖ Andrea J. Stein Jewish Community Professional Award 10 visiting Israeli marathon runners! will be presented to Ellen Weismer Other business includes the election of the Board of Directors Register to Run: and Officers. • Sign up for half or full marathon at www.madisonmarathon.org Please RSVP by November 6th via • Get 10% off registration by joining the Jewish Federation email ([email protected]) • via phone (608.278.1808) Marathon Delegation at [email protected] or at JewishMadison.org

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The Stein family and the Jewish Fed- Shalom and worked for the Federation goals, to try out for the UW cheerlead- eration of Madison established the year round at Gan HaYeled and ing squad and to get more involved in “Andrea J. Stein Jewish Community Midrasha and doing community out- the Jewish community. (Since you’re Professional Award” in 2014 to be reach and education. Ellen was the Lau- reading this article, you probably know awarded annually to a Jewish commu- rence A. Weinstein Fellow from 2004 to which worked out better for me.) Amidst nity professional who promotes Jewish 2006 and received a Masters degree my grueling week of tumbling, basket community outreach, engagement and from the University of Wisconsin in tosses and fight songs I stumbled into action that best serves Klal Yisrael. The Curriculum and Instruction and Jewish UW Hillel and pulled one of those little award comes with a $250 stipend from Education. From 2009 to 2012 she was phone number tags off an advertisement the Andrea J. Stein Jewish Commu- the Director of Communications for for a babysitting job. I went home, nity Outreach Fund to be used by the Yonim, Madison’s Israeli Dance Troupe. called the number and set up a time to awardee for career development. The Since 2012, Ellen has been working as meet the family. award will be made yearly by the Jewish the Program Director for the Federation. My plan was to take the Madison Federation of Madison Executive Com- In this position, she has worked with City bus, the #8, out to the west side of mittee with input from the Jewish Fed- many programs including Midrasha, Madison, to the Steins’ house. Sounded eration of Madison staff and the Stein Chug Ivrit, Camp Shalom, One Happy easy enough, right? Not so much. For family. Camper, Israel Programming with our me, as a UW student who had never This year the award will be presented Shlichim, Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Re- been beyond Monroe Street, the hour- to Ellen Weismer, the Program Director membrance Day), Family Education, long bus ride through what seemed at of the Jewish Federation of Madison, at Yonim and more. She was also instru- the time to be farms and fields was the Federation’s Annual Meeting on mental in creating the new middle grueling. By the time I finally arrived, Sunday, November 15th, at the Irwin A. school day camp, Camp Shalom Noar- 45 minutes later than I was supposed to and Robert D. Goodman Jewish Com- Bogrim. Ellen brings much creativity, be, I was mortified! I knocked on the munity Campus in Verona, Wisconsin. energy, knowledge and enthusiasm to all door and was met by three stylish moms Ellen began her work for the Jewish that she does. Congratulations to Ellen and two adorable children and I burst Ellen Weismer Federation of Madison in 1999 as the on this well-deserved award. into tears. What an awful first impres- Assistant Director of Programming at sion I was making! I was so late, and I Camp Shalom. Since then she has taught The article below was written by hadn’t just ruined a lunch date for one many doors and opportunities for me. at Gan HaYeled (the Jewish Preschool), Ellen Weismer in response to receiving mom, I had ruined one for three moms! More often than not when someone asks Midrasha (Hebrew High School), and this award. After some quick introductions the me what I do for work they end up get- Chug Ivrit (after school Hebrew club). I was looking for something in others left to go make the most of the ting more than they bargained for and From 2003 to 2009, Ellen served as the 1999…I was a junior at UW, working at rest of their kid-free time. It was just the conversation usually ends with them Jewish Federation of Madison Commu- Beth Israel Center Talmud Torah, most me…and Andrea Stein. But, instead of saying, “Wow, I can really tell that you nity Educator. In that role she directed of my friends were studying abroad and being mad or annoyed that she wasn’t love your job.” And how could I not? Camp Shalom Bogrim, then Camp I was staying in Madison. I had two getting her time with her friends, Andrea There are so many great opportunities in sat down with me on the couch like we the Madison Jewish community and had known each other forever. Andrea every day something new is coming our and I got to know each other, discovered way. Over the years I have seen us grow, all of the things we had in common, like I have watched us progress, I have seen a love for Jewish life, Jewish camp and programs come and go, leaving teach- of course fashion. Andrea took pity on able moments in their wake, and I have me and drove me back to my apartment been able to work with and learn from downtown that afternoon. But eventu- so many exceptional leaders and volun- ally I mastered the bus system! I learned teers. It’s not always easy but each and so much that day, about patience and every day I am working to be the best I empathy…and little did I know then that can be in everything I do! And I will the next chapter in my life was just continue to try to listen with open ears, beginning. to be innovative to meet the many vary- Want to brighten someone’s day by delivering a challah to After that day, a great friendship was ing needs in our community and to find born. Andrea and Jim didn’t just have a way to connect with each and every them? On October 9th, you can personally deliver a me over to babysit; they introduced me person that wants to get involved in to the amazing Jewish world that existed Jewish life in Madison. Andrea taught challah to someone or arange to have it delivered. Order beyond the UW Campus. A Jewish com- me a lot about outreach. She taught me Challagams at JewishMadison.org for a iend, family munity different from any other I had about engagement and she did every- ever been a part of. One that I am proud thing with confidence, conviction and of member, co-worker or anyone else in the communit. to be a part of each and every day. Work- course style. I am so honored to be re- ing at the Federation has opened so ceiving this award in Andrea’s memory. This fn event is also a wonderfl oppornit to reach out to newcomers, those who are just staring to engage in our communit and/or senior adults. If you would like to send a challah to one of these individuals, please contact Tiz for frher details. 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Schmooze & Tunes Fall The Third Annual Sister Rose Thering, OP 2015 Program Jewish/Catholic Program (JFM) Fridays, September 18 Thursday, October 8, 5:30 p.m. through December 4 Edgewood College, Washburn Heritage Room, Regina Hall, Madison 9:15 am-10:15 am (not meeting November 27) Hannah Rosenthal and David Bossman will lead this special evening of remem- Max Weinstein Jewish brance, conversation and learning: Nostra Aetate – In Our Time: Celebrating 50 Community Building Years, Building Bridges In Our Time. See page 10 for details. 6434 Enterprise Lane, Madison Tzedakah Sunday Schmooze… Sunday, October 11 Meet, socialize and network with other parents and their children in the Jewish community. Get to know other families with children who are between the ages of Please answer the call! Help strengthen our local community, support interna- 3 months and 3 years (older child welcome with younger sibling). tional relief and enrich Madison Jewish life. Together we can make a difference. Tunes… For more information contact contact Lynn Kaplan (608) 278-1808, ext. 4076 or The sessions involve informal singing, moving and instrument-playing activities [email protected] that are appropriate for very young children and their caregivers. For more information, contact Rachel at [email protected] or call (608) 278-1808. Learn Hebrew Mondays, starting October 12 Beginners 6:00-7:00 p.m. Advanced 7:00-8:00 p.m. JAM: Jewish Adults of Madison Sunday, September 27, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Learn Hebrew in a class setting with a native Hebrew speaker, our Shaliach, Daniel Gill. Cost: $18 for the Monthly adult group members are meeting for appetizers and conversation at a year. (Try the first class free.) For questions contact member’s home. Daniel Gill at [email protected] RSVP to Tiz Goff at (773) 620-4404 or [email protected] for location. Jewish Federation of Madison 75th Diamond Gala Yad B’Yad Playgroup Saturday, October 17 Wednesday, September 30, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. October 14 and 28 Madison Marriott West 10:00 am-11:30 am Join us for this wonderful event as Explore a new discussion we celebrate 75 years with dinner and topic with a Jewish twist at this dancing! See more details on page 14. To free traveling playgroup for chil- register for this event, go to www.Jewish- dren ages 0-2 and their care- Madison.org or call (608) 278-1808. givers meeting twice a month. Email Tiz Goff at outreach@ Jewish Dialogue Sessions on the Israeli-Palestinian jewishmadison.org or call Conflict (773) 620-4404 for location. Wednesday, October 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Jewish Federation, Max Weinstein Jewish Community Building 6434 Enterprise Lane, Madison Matzah Balls Kickball Join us for a unique dialogue moderated by Harry Webne-Behrman, a profes- Games sional mediator, using materials from the Jewish Dialogue Group. Thursday, October 1 To register and reserve a spot, please contact Sara at [email protected]. 8:30 pm-9:30 pm Future Sessions ~ all are 7:00 pm-9:00 pm and open to all Thursdays, October 8, 15 and 22 October 28 – Jewish Federation of Madison, 6434 Enterprise Lane Playoff game times TBA November 11 – Jewish Federation of Madison, 6434 Enterprise Lane Demetral Field December 14 – Temple Beth El, 2702 Arbor Drive 601 North 6th Street, Madison

Come cheer on and support our Madison Marathon Run2Gether Team very first kickball team. Go Matzah Sunday, November 8, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Balls! Capitol Square – Downtown Madison

Join our team and 10 visiting Israeli marathon runners! Get 10% off registration by joining the Federation Marathon Delegation. Sign up for either the half or full Challahgrams marathon at www.madisonmarathon.org. Stay tuned for more activities for runners and non-runners the week of November Friday, October 9 4 to 11! For more information, contact [email protected] (Order Deadline: Sunday, October 4 at 12:00 p.m.)

Deliver a freshly baked challah with a personalized Jewish Federation of note attached on Friday, October 9th to a friend, fam- Madison Annual Meeting ily member, co-worker, newcomer, or anyone else in Sunday, November 15, 4 p.m. the Jewish community! Please contact Tiz Goff at Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community Campus [email protected] or (773) 620-4404 for more information. Join us as we highlight the successes of the past year. Other business includes the election of the Board of Directors and Officers.

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BY PARTHY SCHACHTER about poverty and related social justice is- Growing Power Urban Farm and the Road cluded food insecurity, educational in- sues from secular and Jewish perspectives. Home. After each morning of volunteer- equality, structural racism, poverty among For the second year in a row, Congre- At our orientation, Lesley Wolf of the ing, we studied texts related to the goals of the elderly and homelessness. We con- gation Shaarei Shamayim sponsored the Healthy Wisconsin Leadership Institute that day’s volunteer site, using the cluded the week by celebrating Shabbat to- Mad Town Jewish Teen Volunteer Week, led a discussion of the differences between charity/justice distinction to critically an- gether at an overnight camping retreat at a program supported by an Innovation charity and justice based responses to alyze our own thoughts about the issues as the Goodman Jewish Community Campus Grant from the Jewish Federation of Madi- poverty, and teens learned about the Jew- well as how the organizations approach and reflecting on our week’s work. son. ish concepts of tikkun olam, g’milut these concerns. It was a meaningful and exciting week Thirteen teens, representing three of chasadim and tzedakah. Topics of reading and discussion in- of service to the community and learning Madison’s congregations, came together Our volunteer sites included Second about local and na- for a week of volunteering and study this Harvest Food Bank, Emerson Elementary tional issues. The past August. We spent the week learning School, the West Side Senior Coalition, teens left with heightened civic engagement and a newly critical lens for examining so- cial injustice in their community.

The teens pull and compost weeds at Growing Power Urban Farm. Minkoff Continued from page 1 where she met lifelong friends and and sits on the Partnership Together learned to embrace Judaism. She went to (P2G) Committee, Local Services & college at the University of Wisconsin Agencies Panel, the Innovation Panel and where she earned a degree in Sociology the Long Range Planning Committee. The Mad Town Teen Jewish Volunteer participants at Second Harvest Food Bank. and Statistics. She wanted to keep a con- She stated, “The panels and committees nection to the Jewish community, so she I'm involved with are quite diverse. I can taught Talmud Torah at Beth Israel Cen- take an interest in connecting with a com- ter throughout her time here. She moved munity in Israel through P2G, learn more Issues in the Fall to Chicago after school and got caught up about the Federation’s local beneficiaries in the big city. She found it difficult to through the Local Services & Agencies connect with young Jews and getting in- Panel and help plan for the Federation’s Legislative Session volved seemed overwhelming. Some future through the Long Range Planning friends of hers started the Moishe House Committee. I love the creative ideas that BY MICHAEL BLUMENFELD tended consequences of this legislation in Chicago, which is how she met her come through the Innovation Panel. husband, Michael. She attended Shabbat Awarding funding for great programs is Wisconsin Jewish Conference for people with disabilities and older adults. dinners and spent holidays there. She fin- always fun!” The fall legislative session has offi- Weigh in on the future of long-term ished up her Masters of Education in Lainie finds the Madison Jewish com- cially begun! Heated debates are taking care! Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics and munity warm and welcoming. She said, place regarding the use of fetal tissue for As required by the recently passed Assessment at the University of Illinois- “It’s small compared to Cleveland or research purposes, public benefits reform state budget, the Department of Health Chicago and then moved to Madison to Chicago, but its intimacy allows for a and criminal justice. Services (DHS) is gathering input on the marry her husband. She currently does special bond among its community mem- Some issues the Wisconsin Jewish changes they plan to make to the state’s research at both Northwestern University bers regardless of affiliation. I’ve devel- Conference is following with interest in- Medicaid programs for people with dis- and the University of Wisconsin. Her re- oped some special relationships and I clude: abilities and the elderly (Family Care and search interests include medical educa- love that everyone supports one another.” Returning 17-year-olds to the Juve- IRIS). The budget implements the new tion, simulation and performance Outside of working and volunteering, nile Justice System: Legislation is cir- long-term care program, called Family assessment. Lainie enjoys cooking, watching sports culating to return first-time, non-violent Care and IRIS 2.0, in every county in the She got involved with the Federation, and traveling (especially to Israel!) and 17-year-old offenders to the juvenile jus- state beginning in January 2017. thanks to her mother-in-law, Deborah spending time with their new son, Eitan. tice system—they are currently tried in To provide input on what the new pro- Minkoff. It was a really nice way for her Congratulations to Lainie Minkoff for adult court. gram should include, send written com- to connect with the community here. being awarded the Miriam Singer Sul- Photo I.D. on FoodShare Cards: ments to the Department of Health Lainie is a 2014 graduate of the Future man Young Leadership Award. Assembly Bill 222 would require Food- Services: DHSFCWebmail@wisconsin. Directions (young leadership) program. To register for the annual meeting, Share Benefit cards to contain a photo gov or Department of Health Services, She is a member of the Board of Direc- please call 608.278.1808 or register I.D. of the recipient. Recipients would Division of Long Term Care, Re: Family tors of the Jewish Federation of Madison on-line at www.JewishMadison.org. need to present the photo I.D. card to the Care and IRIS 2.0, P.O. Box 7851, Room store clerk when making a purchase. 550, Madison, WI 53707-7851. Written WJC is concerned about potential unin- comments are due by October 11. 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Jewish Federation of Madison Celebrates 75 Years Continued from page 1 babies in Madison since March has pre- — and Tulsa, Okla., and St. Paul, Minn. In 2009, MJCC sented multiple opportunities to reach out — in linking to the Sovev Kinneret changed its name to and invite new mothers/caregivers to at- (Around Lake Kinneret) of Israel. Jewish Federation of tend JFM’s Yad B’Yad playgroup for As part of this year’s Israel Independ- Madison, to clarify that children ages birth to two, and to ence Day celebration in Madison, P2G it was and had always Schmooze/Zuz and Tunes, music and hosted an exhibition of photographs, been part of the national movement classes for children ages birth “The Kinneret People: Photographs by Jewish federation to four. Naftali Oppenheim (1912-1953),” later movement. One mother, initially reluctant to join, shown in Milwaukee at the Jewish Home Steven Morrison was ultimately happy to be part of a play- and Care Center. was JFM executive di- group, Goff said. “The mom told me, The exhibition’s curator, Guy Raz, rector from 1984 to ‘You kept pushing, and I’m so glad you himself an eminent Israeli photographer, 2010 and still lives in kept after me — and in such a nice way.’” brought Oppenheim’s photos to Madison Madison. In a telephone from Israel, and was a guest of the Madi- interview July 27, he Common challenge son Jewish community for two weeks, identified “building” as JFM executive director Dina Wein- Weinbach said. among the hallmarks of bach, in a telephone interview Aug. 3, ac- his tenure. knowledged the importance of Goff’s Record of building “Early in my tenure, work. She said JFM faces a challenge May 10 marked the 75th anniversary it was clear that we had common to many Jewish federations of the creation of JFM’s ancestor, the to push for new infra- around the country, “to find and engage Madison Jewish Welfare Fund. Founded structure,” Morrison new members of the com- in 1940, it was committed at said. He recalled that in munity.” the time to raising money to those days the offices She said there are nu- help Jews overseas and an were housed in unsatis- merous additional ways in increasing immigrant popu- factory rental space. which JFM tries to meet lation in Madison that had “We determined that this challenge. They in- fled Hitler’s Europe. it would actually be less clude: As The Chronicle re- expensive to build a • Engaging and involv- ported at the time of the or- small building than to ing parents of children in ganization’s 50th continue paying rent,” JFM’s Gan HaYeled Pre- anniversary (Nov. 9, 1990), he said, but many school. the organization raised feared that fundraising Camp Shalom campers, July 1963. • Developing cama- $12,800 in its first cam- for a capital project raderie among like-minded paign. Today, it raises more would hurt the annual using space in Madison city parks and participants in JFM’s Fu- than $1 million annually, a fundraising campaign. could not accommodate increasing de- ture Directions leadership goal it first reached in 2011. Under his leadership, funds were mand, Morrison said. “We eventually Dina Weinbach program, as they learn According to informa- raised that financed the construction of found a site, but it had a million-dollar- about Madison’s Jewish life and history tion published on JFM’s website (Jewish- the Max Weinstein Jewish Community plus price tag,” he said. and about the workings of JFM. Madison.org/ History), in 1948, the Building, MJCC’s first permanent home Morrison spoke to the Goodman • Providing programming that pro- Welfare Fund incorporated under Wis- and still JFM headquarters today. brothers, well-known philanthropists and motes networking among those belong- consin law. And that fundraising “did not hurt the major supporters of Madison’s Jewish ing to JFM’s Jewish Business & In 1974 it took a new name, the Madi- annual campaign,” Morrison said; in fact community, about the camp, and asked Professionals Roundtable. son Jewish Community Council (MJCC), “capital campaigns get people excited — them for a gift large enough to buy the There are also opportunities for Madi- reflecting an expansion beyond fundrais- they help to envision what site and make initial im- son Jews to participate in programs that ing to also providing services to Madi- the [organization’s] future provements to the infra- transcend the confines of the local Jewish son’s Jewish community. These services might look like.” structure. community, Weinbach said. included: Growth of the Gan They gave more than $2 In the spring of 2014, JFM joined • Camp Shalom, a day camp estab- HaYeled Preschool, housed million which, coupled Partnership2Gether (P2G), a program of lished in 1954. in a synagogue basement with donations from the the Jewish Agency for Israel. The pro- • A community newspaper, the when Morrison took office, community, enabled a vast gram partners 550 Jewish communities Monthly Reporter (1969), now called the was facilitated by a dona- increase in the number of across the globe with 45 regional com- Madison Jewish News. tion from George Mosse, a children served, Morrison munities in Israel. • The Gan HaYeled Preschool (1970). retired professor of history said. According to the May 2015 issue of • The Midrasha Hebrew High School and Jewish studies at the The Goodmans later do- the Madison Jewish News, the program (1975). University of Wisconsin- nated $600,000 to build the seeks “to cultivate people-to-people rela- • Jewish Social Services, which be- Madison. Goodman Aquatic Center tionships, projects and professional pro- came a separate corporation in 1978 and Mosse’s gift enabled on the Verona campus, grams between the partner communities.” provides services to increasing numbers construction of additional which is open to the entire Madison thereby joined Milwaukee of senior adults and their families. space in the Weinstein Steven H. Morrison Madison community. building for the preschool, which was “Yes, we built buildings, but we also named in memory of Mosse’s sister, built community,” Morrison said. Hilde L. Mosse. Jewish Federation of Madison will Morrison was also a key figure in the celebrate its anniversary with a “75th acquisition and development of a 154- Diamond Gala” on Saturday, Oct. 17, acre site in nearby Verona, which opened 7 p.m., at the Marriott West, 1313 John in 1999 as the Irwin A. and Robert D. Q. Hammons Drive in Middleton. Online Goodman Jewish Community Campus. registration is available at Jewish The Camp Shalom day camp had been Madison.org or call 608-278-1808.

Members of the Madison community visited the Sovev Kinneret region in November 2013 during the Jewish Federation of Madison mission to Israel. The group is shown here at the shore of Lake Kinneret. Front entrance of the Max Weinstein Jewish Community Building in Madison. 8/Madison Jewish News October 2015 Congregation News Temple Beth El • Congregation Shaarei Shamayim • Beth Israel Center

9:30am-10:30am in the Adult Lounge 5:30pm Family Fridays Shabbat Fun for all children, newborns to 5 activities for kids Temple Beth El year olds!!! 5:45pm Family Fridays Shabbat There will be singing, crafts, challah service w/songs & stories Our events listed below are open to Director, at 608-238-3123 or email: & juice. Come hang out with leaders 6:15pm Informal family-friendly the community. Check out our website at [email protected] for member- Lynn R. and Kenny L. as they teach the buffet dinner provided* or bring www.templebethelmadison.org for more ship information. tots about Shabbat and Jewish holidays your own information on our worship times and Office Hours: 9am-5pm M-TH, 9am- through songs and crafts! 7:15pm Shabbat greeting and special events. All events take place at 3pm Friday. Our office will be closed gathering before the evening service Temple Beth El, 2702 Arbor Drive, Monday, October 5 Pizza and Sukkah 7:30pm Shabbat evening service Madison, unless otherwise noted. Decorating Approx. 8:45pm Oneg Shabbat We encourage members of the Jewish Tots and Tunes Sunday, September 27 following the service Community to join Temple Beth El, and 2015 Sundays ~ Oct. 18, Nov. 22 and 9:00am Men’s Club Sukkah Building *pay what you can, suggested dona- we welcome prospective members to Dec. 6 11:30am Lunch and Sukkah tion $5/person participate in programs and activities. 2016 Sundays ~ Feb. 7, Feb. 28, Mar. Decorating Everyone is welcome! Come for all or Please contact David Hoffert, Executive 13 and Apr. 3 Come help beautify our Sukkah in its part of the evening. new space, in our front yard, along Arbor Learn more at www.templebethel- Drive. We’re delighted to have some of madison.org Jewish Congregations for Social our artistic congregants helping with our crafts this year. Come add your personal Shabbat Dinner Justice: Friends of Emerson School touch! Enjoy a Pizza lunch (gluten free Get-Together quinoa salad option too) co-sponsored by Friday, October 2, 5:30pm “Make a difference in a student’s life. Make a difference in your life.” Men’s Club. Prefer building to crafting? Taste of India Restaurant Madison Jewish Congregations for Other Volunteer Opportunities Come help Men’s Club build the Sukkah 2623 Monroe Street, Madison Social Justice (JCSJ) begins its third year at Emerson School starting at 9am that day. We’re once again meeting for dinner as a partner to Emerson Elementary $5/person with a $20 max per family. on the first Friday of the month. And this School. We have had great successes in Homework Boxes - Wednesday, Register online or to Aleeza Hoffert at month we’re staying right in the neigh- the past two years and want to expand October 7, 2015, 6:00 to 8:00 pm [email protected] or call 608-238- borhood. Join us for dinner at the Taste our efforts for 2015-2016. Help fill 150 “homework boxes” with 3123. of India. Those who are interested can JCSJ invites you to volunteer at Emer- school supplies to assure all students walk across the street to Temple Beth El son Elementary School, 2421 E. Johnson have enough supplies to complete their Sukkot Service (2702 Arbor Drive) for our first Shabbat St., on Madison’s east side. homework. At last year’s event, volun- Sunday, September 27 at 6pm Starts Here Evening Service that begins teers had fun working and socializing at 7:30pm. Come with friends or come to Math Mentoring with old and new friends from the com- Shalom Sukkot Preschool meet new people as you share a meal to- If you can spare one half hour a week munity. gether. Program Please RSVP to Aleeza Hoffert at during the school year, you can make a Email Marcia Vandercook at marcia. Tuesday, September 29 positive difference in a child’s educa- [email protected] [email protected] to let us know 9:30am-10:30am you are coming tion. You don’t have to be good at math Singing, crafts, story time & snack! (on the contrary, remembering how it felt Tuesday Night Lights - Volunteer at Come smell an etrog, shake the lulav and to struggle through story problems is a the family events Emerson hosts on Tues- so much more. Homework Boxes for plus)! All you need is the ability to con- day nights. Our coalition will take the Come with your preschooler and join Emerson School sistently visit with your student each week lead on four Tuesdays this school year: us for a fun-filled holiday-themed hour. Wednesday, October 7, 6:00pm during regular school hours. The precise • Harvest Festival: October 27, 2015 Open to all. Emerson Elementary School day and time can be adjusted to accom- • Math Game Night: February 23rd, 2421 E. Johnson St., Madison modate your schedule. 2016 Help fill 150 “homework boxes” with The teachers provide instructions and • Science Night: April 19th, 2016 Meal for Porchlight Men’s school supplies to assure all students materials for each student, and the school • Multicultural Night: May 3rd, 2016 Shelter have enough supplies to complete their provides resources to help you become fa- Email Betsy Abramson at betsy Wednesday, September 30 homework. At last year’s event, volun- miliar with Emerson’s math program. [email protected] Lend a helping hand as we prepare teers had fun working and socializing Madison Jewish Congregations for Social and serve a meal for the Porchlight Men’s with old and new friends from the com- Justice is lucky to have this special rela- For more information about Madison’s Shelter. See our website for more info. munity. Just bring yourself, your family tionship with Emerson and the opportu- Jewish Congregations for Social Justice and friends. nity to participate in this unique program. or Emerson Elementary School, contact: There are many kids who still need men- Beth Israel Center: Judy Pierotti or Larry Shabbat Starts Here! Temple Beth El Kesher tors – please become a Math Mentor! Bensky. Temple Beth El: Marcia Vander- Weekly Welcoming of Israel Film Series Email Sandy Wright at sandy cook or Sandy Wright. Congregation Shabbat Temple Beth El Kesher Israel Com- [email protected] Shaarei Shamayim: Sari Judge. Starting Friday, October 2 and mittee started a five-film series in continuing all year! (Continued on page 9) October 2015 Madison Jewish News/9 Congregation News Shaarei Shamayim, will commence later Join Yiddish enthusiast and talented in the day. teacher Sylvia Grunes at Yiddish class on Beth Israel Center Monday nights 7-8:30. Sylvia builds a love for the Yiddish language and culture Come see what our traditional, egali- Tuesday 9/29 - services at 9:30am (in- Erev Simchat Torah through her long-running classes. Come tarian community is all about. Please doors), followed by (hot!) Kiddush in the Celebration learn from a master - all levels are wel- contact Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon sukkah Monday, October 5 come and encouraged to attend. ([email protected]), Executive Wednesday 9/30 – Kesharim dinner at For those who registered in advance, Director Elissa Pollack (elissa@ 6:00pm for Jewish adults looking to there will be a casual deli dinner at Beth bethisraelcenter.org) or Education Direc- make and deepen connections. Cost $12 Israel Center starting at 6:00. No RSVPs Hebrew Reading Level II tor Beth Copelovitch with questions and advance registration required; con- are required to celebrate Simchat Torah Thursdays, 7pm, at Anna’s home about upcoming events, membership, ed- tact BIC office. with joyous Hakafot (dances) starting at This class is designed for those inter- ucation for children and adults and any- Thursday 10/1 – Happy Hour in the 7:00. ested in reading Biblical Hebrew through thing else you might like to know about sukkah at 5:00 study of the weekly Torah portion. our synagogue. You may also call (608) Friday 10/2 – Shabbat-Sukkot potluck Yom Rishon Whether beginner or intermediate readers, 256-7763 or you can visit our website, dinner following Friday evening services Sunday, October 18 all levels of knowledge are welcomed. www.bethisraelcenter.org, for more Saturday 10/3 – Shabbat morning 10:00-11:15am Led by Anna Heifetz. Contact the office information. services at 9:30 (indoors), followed by Come experience family education for to confirm the schedule and location. Here are some highlights from our Kiddush in the sukkah. After lunch, enjoy preschoolers at its finest! Each session in- October calendar: the Shabbat Afternoon Sukkah Stroll. cludes art, movement, music, stories and NEW: Melton School of We’ll walk and nosh and schmooze from snacks as well as age-appropriate learn- Adult Jewish Learning sukkah to sukkah into the evening, end- ing on a Jewish theme for preschoolers Sunday mornings beginning Sukkot Celebrations and their grownups. Yom Rishon meets Sukkot is September 27 through ing with Havdalah in the Westmorland October 11 about once a month during the school October 5, and there will be some- neighborhood. Times and locations are This pluralistic Jewish learning pro- year. Put all of our 5776 sessions on your thing happening in the BIC sukkah posted on the Beth Israel Center website. gram goes far beyond one-shot lectures calendar: November 22, December 13, nearly every day! Sunday 10/4 – Hoshana Rabbah serv- or short-term seminars, challenging adult January 31, February 21, March 13, April Monday 9/28 – services at 9:30am ices begin at 8:15am, and the annual East Jewish learners to engage in Jewish 10, May 1. (indoors), followed by Kiddush in the Side Sukkah Hop, hosted by members of learning in a serious and comprehensive sukkah both Beth Israel Center and Congregation way. Each lesson is designed to inspire MOUSY Program and enlighten students, irrespective of Sunday, October 18 their prior experience or background. Spend a fun-filled fall afternoon with This class may be full. (Only a few other Jewish high schoolers. Contact spaces remained as this newspaper went Congregation Deborah Hoffman (256-7763, hoff- to press.) To inquire about available [email protected]) for more in- space, please contact the office. formation. Except where noted, programs are Shaarei Shamayim held at Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound Adult Education Programs: Street. Sunday through Friday, please Shaarei Shamayim, Madison’s Jewish website at www.shamayim.org, email us enter from the parking lot (off Randall). Reconstructionist and Renewal congre- at [email protected] or call 608-257- On High Holidays, Shabbat morning and gation, welcomes new and prospective 2944. Talmud other times when we gather in the main Wednesdays, 9 am in the Mercaz at members, as well as visitors, to partici- sanctuary or social hall, you may enter Beth Israel Center pate in our services, discussions, classes Intergenerational Sukkot from Mound Street or the parking lot. Study Talmud in Hebrew and Aramaic and celebrations. For more information Campfire, Dinner & Service Thanks to an Innovation Grant from with Rabbis Joshua and Rebecca Ben- or to learn about events, please visit our Friday, October 2 Jewish Federation of Madison, registra- Gideon. New students are welcome any First Unitarian Society tion costs will be reduced for Madison time. Contact either Rabbi or subscribe 900 University Bay Drive students. to our e-newsletter for information about Temple Beth El People of all ages are welcome to cel- this year’s topic and start date. Continued from page 8 ebrate Sukkot with Shaarei Shamayim. Visit our website, www.bethisrael We’ll gather at 5:30 p.m. for dinner in the center.org, or call us at (608) 256-7763 August. All films are on the 3rd Wednes- sukkah. At 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Laurie and Conversational Yiddish for service schedules and other program- day of the month. Doors open at 7:00pm, Aviv Kammay will lead an intergenera- Mondays, 7pm in the Mercaz at ming information. with movies beginning at 7:15pm. Israeli tional service. Following the service Beth Israel Center snacks provided. we’ll have s’mores around the campfire. Wednesday, October 21, “Munich” Located on the Gaebler lawn and the Wednesday, November 18, “Ruth” Gaebler Living Room. Please bring a Wednesday, December 16, “Noodle” vegetarian dish to share. Jewish Congregations for Social

Party in the Sukkah with Simchat Torah Celebration Justice Racial Justice Speaker Series MaTTY! Monday, October 5 The Jewish and African American Following this overview, we are Saturday, September 26, 6:30pm First Unitarian Society communities have a long history of scheduling four educational presenta- At a private home in Middleton 900 University Bay Drive sharing the struggle for civil rights. Fifty tions for the coming year to hear about Join MaTTY, Temple Beth El’s high Put on your dancing shoes for our an- years ago, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Hes- the issues in more depth. school youth group, as we kick off the nual Simchat Torah Celebration. We’ll chel walked side by side with Reverend • Community Activism: Young, new school year! We will build and dec- provide a light dinner (at no charge) at Martin Luther King in the march from Gifted & Black Coalition orate a sukkah, enjoy a delicious vege- 5:30 p.m. followed by a service led by Selma to Montgomery. Rabbi Heschel • Criminal Justice System: Chal- tarian potluck dinner and roast Rabbi Laurie and Aviv Kammay at 6:00 said, “I felt my legs were praying.” lenges and Reforms marshmallows in the campfire. The p.m. We’ll dance, sing and roll the Torah Their challenge is still our challenge • Health Care: Racial Equity Gaps event is open to all 9th-12th graders! back to the very beginning. Please bring today. In Madison and across the nation, • Education: Racial and Economic This is a great first event for new mem- a dessert or snack to share. we are reminded how much work re- Disparities bers because we will all be kicking off mains to be done to achieve their vision Each presentation will be followed the new year together. Shabat Morning Services of racial justice. The issues are complex by concrete suggestions for how you can RSVP online or to matty@temple- Saturdays, October 10 and 24 and deeply rooted in the political and so- respond effectively and join the impor- bethelmadison.org by Tuesday, Septem- First Unitarian Society cial systems of our society and will not tant work already occurring in our com- ber 22. 900 University Bay Drive be solved quickly or easily. These prob- munity. Please watch for our schedule, For any questions about MaTTY, our Torah study begins at 9:30 a.m. fol- lems demand an ongoing commitment to be published soon. high school youth group, please lowed by Shabbat services at 10:30 a.m. from each of us to educate our commu- The Jewish Congregations for contact Naomi at matty@templebethel and Kiddush at 12:30 p.m. nities about the injustices around us, to Social Justice is a joint project of the madison.org. raise our voices for justice and to pursue social action committees of Beth Israel Get to Know Us Breakfast legislation and policies that right these Center, Shaarei Shamayim and Temple Madison’s Jews’ Next Dor Sunday, October 25 wrongs. Beth El. We work together to expand Meet & Greet Dinner Center for Families To help Madison’s Jewish commu- our capacity for social action, build new Thursday, October 15, 7pm 2120 Fordem Avenue nity deepen its understanding of these connections and provide a Jewish vol- Ichiban Sichuan, 610 S. Park St. Madison issues, last spring, Jewish Congrega- unteer presence in the larger community. Madison Want to learn about Shaarei tions for Social Justice offered a pres- For more information about Madison’s Hungry and ready to mingle? All 20- Shamayim? Here’s your opportunity! entation on Race to Equity: a Baseline Jewish Congregations for Social Justice, and 30-somethings of the Jewish commu- The Shaarei Shamayim Membership Report on the State of Racial Disparities contact (Beth Israel Center,) Judy nity are invited to meet, greet and eat our Committee welcomes new and prospec- in Dane County. Over 75 people from Pierotti or Larry Bensky; (Temple way through a tasty family-style dinner tive members to our breakfast at 9:50 three Jewish congregations gathered to Beth El) Marcia Vandercook or Sandy together. Dinner will be $20 or less per a.m. They will discuss the congregation learn about our community’s profound Wright; (Congregation Shaarei person; please bring cash with you (small and be available to answer questions. racial disparities in health, education, Shamayim) Sari Judge. Or see our web- bills are appreciated). RSVP to Aleeza Please RSVP to Joy: office@ shamayim. child welfare, criminal justice, income site at jewishcongregationsforsocial Hoffert at [email protected]. org. and employment. justice.org. 10/Madison Jewish News October 2015 Building Bridges: Jewish/Catholic Dialogue

Building Bridges: Michelle Olley, OP. niversary of a major breakthrough in Jew- all the Jews, without distinction, then Jewish/Catholic Dialogue • Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of ish-Catholic relationships and remember alive, nor against the Jews of today.” And In Memory of the historic Vatican document, Nostra Ae- Sister Rose Thering, OP’s contribution as “The Jews should not be presented as re- Sister Rose Thering, OP – tate well as other Wisconsin voices significant jected or accursed by God, as if this fol- A Woman Ahead of Her Time • Recall the legacy for Madison Jew- in breaking down barriers between Ju- lowed from Holy Scripture.” for Our Time ish-Catholic dialogue and understanding, daism and Christianity. Gathered for food, Hannah Rosenthal is well known in Thursday, October 8, 5:30pm established by Rabbi Manfred Swarzen- friendship and storytelling, we will ex- Madison. She currently serves as Presi- Washburn Heritage Room, Regina sky and Sister “Stevie” – Marie Stephen plore who and what is needed in our time. dent and CEO of the Milwaukee Jewish Hall on the Monroe Street Campus Reges, OP – through their colleague and Sister Rose Thering, OP, was a Federation. She worked in the State De- in Madison friend Hannah Rosenthal. woman ahead of her time for our time. partment from 2009 to 2012 as the Spe- • Explore our role in continuing to She devoted her professional life of teach- cial Envoy and head of the Office to “In Our Time – Nostra Aetate”* build bridges “In Our Time” ing and learning to enhancing the rela- Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. Celebrating 50 Years, Edgewood College is honored to host tionship between Roman Catholics and David Bossman is professor of Jew- Building Bridges for Tomorrow its third annual Sister Rose Thering, OP, Jews. Sister Rose earned her PhD in 1961. ish-Christian Studies and Executive Di- Event. Hannah Rosenthal and David Her dissertation, “Potential in Religion rector of the Sister Rose Thering Fund for The October 8th Sister Rose Thering, Bossman will lead this dinner program: a Textbooks for Developing a Realistic Education in Jewish-Christian Studies at OP, dinner event will: time to connect, remember, and learn. Self-Concept” exposed widespread nega- Seton Hall University. Bossman worked • Gather members of Madison’s Jew- Named for Sister Rose Thering, OP, tive assertions about Jews and Judaism in with Sister Rose at Seton Hall. ish and Christian faith communities this event remembers Sister Rose: A the religious texts. Her doctoral study was Luna Kaufman survived the Holo- • Remember Sister Rose Thering, Woman Ahead of Her Time for Our Time. instrumental in the seminal declaration of caust along with her mother, initially liv- OP’s impact on Jewish-Catholic dialogue The October 8th gathering: In Our Nostra Aetate. ing in Palestine and then moving to the and understanding, highlighting her con- Time – Nostra Aetate* Celebrating 50 Nostra Aetate, the final document ap- United States. Her memoirs are published tribution to the Second Vatican Council Years, Building Bridges for Tomorrow proved by the Council and promulgated as Luna’s Life. Luna was awarded the document, Nostra Aetate – through Sister invites members of Madison’s Jewish and by Pope Paul VI in October 1965, was Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit by Rose’s colleagues and friends David Christian faith communities to gather for partially inspired by Sister Rose’s work Polish President Bronoslaw Komorowski Bossman, Luna Kaufman and Sister a dinner event as we mark the 50th an- when it declared “what happened in for her work in furthering Jewish-Christ- [Jesus’] passion cannot be charged against ian dialogue. Sister Michelle Olley, OP, is a member of the Dominican Sisters of Racine and a longtime friend of Sister Rose. To RSVP for this event, please contact Becky Rice, [email protected] or 663-4222 by September 30. Please indi- cate any special dietary restrictions. Sponsored by The In Memory of Sister Rose Thering, OP Foundation, hosted by Like Us on Edgewood College with support from UW Hillel, Jewish Federation of Madi- Facebook! son, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim and www.facebook.com/ Temple Beth El *Nostra Aetate, in English, In Our jewishmadison. Time

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BY JENNIFER JENNINGS Hill the morning of the first day of class, large attendance of over 175 students. We our energetic staff sprang into action. In the look forward to filling our dining room UW Hillel successfully launched our end, the staff collected over 2,000 donated throughout the school year with students new academic season with blowout atten- bagels from Bagels Forever, Fresh Madi- and community members as we host our dance at our opening events and our wel- son Market, Brueggers Bagels and Einstein weekly welcoming and delicious Shabbat come week programs. It began in Bagels (2 locations). They were also able celebrations. mid-August, when our Bagels on Bascom to procure several pounds of cream cheese, The annual Welcome Back BBQ, Facebook event went viral. With over ensuring that all students could have a which featured free hamburgers, hot dogs 2,000 students saying “yes” to attending schmear with their “everything” bagel. and all the fixings, brought in nearly 300 the traditional pop-up event on Bascom Our first Shabbat dinner of the year saw students! This year, the BBQ took place on over 200 students fill- the first floor of the Barbara Hochberg ing our dining room to Center for Jewish Life and in Adamah capacity—we even Neighborhood Table. The student organi- put extra tables in the zation fair was staged in the lobby. We wel- Fireplace room! Stu- comed Jewish community members dents enjoyed the first including the Madison Jewish Federation, of many delicious Temple Beth El and Congregation Shaarei meals cooked by Shamayim to the fair this year. In addition, Bagels on Bascom Adamah Chef Jason Bucky Badger roamed the BBQ, offering Kierce. Many fresh- photo ops and mischievously rearranging champions. men joined us from the buffet. With such an exciting start, there is no The Statesider, bond- Our large turnout continued during our doubt that UW Hillel is ready for a year ing over camp con- annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Six- filled with relevant and engaging Jewish nections and Jewish teen teams competed on the rooftop bas- programming and experiences on the UW- geography. Our sec- ketball court, enjoying Gatorade and Madison campus. For more information ond Shabbat also en- snacks from co-sponsor The Statesider. about UW Hillel programs, visit Welcome back BBQ joyed a surprisingly Team Weissburg were the reigning www.uwhillel.org. Chabad on Campus Turns 10! In August 2005, a young, recently mar- 25 students. Six months later, at the Purim ried couple moved to Madison from event, there were 150! Brooklyn. She was a true Brooklyn native; After first moving to a larger apartment, arriving in Madison and moving on cam- Chabad purchased, remodeled and ex- pus gave her quite a shock. For him, it was panded its current location, at 223 W. a return home. Mendel, the oldest child of Gilman St. in 2009. Six years later, that Rabbi Yona and Faygie Matusof, and his space can no longer hold the large crowds wife, Henya, arrived on a mission, expand- that frequent Chabad. In 2016 Chabad will, ing the work his parents had been doing for G-d willing, be adding 8,000 square feet to 25 years throughout Madison. No one its current location, providing adequate could have predicted the immediate and room for all of Chabad’s activities. major success they have had! Chabad’s flagship events are its weekly They moved into a small apartment Shabbat dinners and Jewish holiday cele- A Sinai Scholars Graduating Class near campus and posted flyers about a free brations. Over 100 students gather each Shabbat dinner on campus, something that week to eat delicious homemade food and pus locations to accommodate everyone. has taken over 800 students to Israel! did not exist at the time. Four students par- celebrate Shabbat. For holidays, especially Throughout the week Chabad offers Since 2012, Chabad’s Birthright partner, ticipated, but it was just a beginning. Three the High Holidays and Passover, Chabad classes and private study sessions for Jew- Mayanot, has been the largest and most weeks later, for Rosh Hashanah, there were hosts crowds of 300+, renting various cam- ish students looking to learn more about popular Birthright choice (out of 16) for their heritage. Sinai Scholars is one such UW students, with almost half of all UW class. It meets weekly, to discuss the core students choosing to go on Birthright with issues and values of Judaism. The Sinai Chabad. Scholars course has become so popular, it Chabad on campus is a home. It also is capped each semester at 50 students, functions as a center, community and Jew- with more still on waiting lists. ish resource, but it will always be a home. Chabad has an active student leadership Rabbi Mendel and Henya live there with group, and they are deeply involved in var- their three children. Students are searching ious philanthropic Mitzvah projects. These for warmth, they are yearning to be them- recently included blanket making for an Is- selves without the fear of judgement and raeli children’s hospital, a late night Pink they are seeking to escape the chaos of Challah sale to benefit Sharsheret and a campus life. Chabad provides that in an au- barbeque benefitting the Lone Soldier thentic, loving and Jewish way. Center in Israel. Chabad’s first decade on campus has One of Chabad’s most popular pro- exceeded all expectations. L’chaim to the A Birthright Israel group grams is its Birthright. Since 2008 Chabad next decade!

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Deadline to place your ad is Team Matzah Balls ... Monday, October 12th, by 5:00 p.m. Various sizes available, with options of text message only; a photo and name Will They Sink or Float? (no message); or a photo and message. BY TIZ GOFF, OUTREACH COORDINATOR please feel free to come out and cheer us on; you can cheer us on in English or Jewish Federation of Madison For sample sizes, options, Hebrew! http://www.jewishmadison.org/ Years! or to order an ad, visit: jewish-federation-of-madison-calendar 75 This spring, I met with Matt Bernstein www.JewishMadison.org to give him a Shalom Madison basket. We Do you have an idea for outreach and ate falafel, discussed Madison’s Jewish engagement? I’m all ears! The possibilities community and talked about football. for our community to continue to connect, Please contact Tiz Goff at When I asked, “What would you like to see learn and grow are endless. I look forward Mazel Tov! [email protected] in the Jewish community?” Matt immedi- to seeing you out and about in Madison! Sam, Rachel, or call 773­620­4404 for details. ately replied, “Coed sports team.” Please contact Tiz at (773) 620-4404 or Dan Weiss helped with selecting the [email protected] Rebecca, and Michael type of sport selection and location and that Congrats is how the Matzah Balls Kickball Team was formed! The team quickly climbed to Jewish Federation 24 people, including both newcomers and established community members. Our first on 75 wonderful game was filled with meeting new people, *These years! learning the rules and best of all…having samples FUN! not to scale Love, The Rosen Family Games are Thursday evenings at Demetral Field. The game times are listed on the Federation online calendar, so

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Here’s to the next 75 Years! 14/Madison Jewish News October 2015 Fall Events and New Faculty at Center for Jewish Studies

BY MEGGAN WOODBURY BILOTTE History of Ideas. ans, but during the German occupation of give two lectures in November as part of The Center will also host a series of lec- 1941-44, the vast majority of the Jewish in- the Kutler lecture series on American Jew- Fall semester is once again upon us, and tures and events this fall that are free and habitants were murdered. This talk, based ish History. Drawing from her extensive the Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish open to the public. on Professor Bartov’s forthcoming mono- research on Detroit for her first talk, Studies is excited for another invigorating In October, the Center will co-sponsor graph, explores how a community of co- “The Death & Life of Jewish Urbanism,” year of exploration of Jewish life, history the Jewish Life in Germany exhibit. The existence transformed into a community of Professor Berman suggests that, contrary and culture. event takes place on Wednesday, October genocide. The lecture will take place in to the history of white flight, the story of This year, we are pleased to welcome 21st, at UW-Hillel. 195 Commons, Education Building (1000 Jewish migration away from cities is one the new Frances and Laurence Weinstein On Monday, October 26th, the Center Bascom Mall) at 4:00 p.m. The Tobias lec- of enduring—and tension-filled—urban Assistant Professor of Modern European welcomes Brown University’s John P. ture is made possible through the generos- entanglement. In her second lecture, “Who Jewish History, Dr. Amos Bitzan. Before Birkelund Distinguished Professor of Eu- ity of Harry and Marjorie Tobias. Gives? The American Jewish Philan- coming to the UW-Madison, Professor ropean History Omer Bartov to deliver the On November 6th, the Center will co- thropic Complex,” Professor Berman ar- Bitzan was a research fellow at the Center annual Tobias lecture. His talk, “The Voice sponsor a screening of The Yellow Ticket, gues that critical changes in American for Advanced Judaic Studies at the Univer- of Your Brother’s Blood: The Murder of a a rare silent film presented with live music economic and political policy since World sity of Pennsylvania for the academic year Town in Eastern Galicia,” will reconstruct performed by Grammy-winning violinist War II have intersected with transforma- 2014-2015. He completed an article there the destruction of the town of Buczacz in and vocalist Alicia Svigals and virtuoso pi- tions in American-Jewish life to endow that challenges current understandings of Polish Eastern Galicia, now in western anist Marilyn Lerner. Showtime is at 7:00 Jewish philanthropy with unprecedented the origins of academic Jewish studies in Ukraine, during World War II. Buczacz p.m. in 4070 Vilas Hall. governing power. These lectures will take 19th-century Germany and it has been ac- had existed for centuries as a multiethnic Lila Corwin Berman, Associate Profes- place at the Wisconsin Institutes for cepted for publication by the Journal of the town made up of Poles, Jews and Ukraini- sor of History at Temple University, will Discovery (330 N. Orchard Street) on Monday, November 9th, and Tuesday, November 10th, at 4:00 p.m. This year’s lectures are being hosted in Stanley Kutler’s honor, may his memory be for a blessing. Complete and current information about our events is available on our web- site at jewishstudies.wisc.edu or by email- ing [email protected]. Temple Beth El’s Kesher Israel Committee Presents Film: ‘Munich’ ‘Munich’, a film directed and pro- duced by Steven Speilberg, is based on the book “Vengeance: The True Story of an Israeli Counter-Terrorist Team,” by George Jonas. ‘Munich’ relates the tale of a secret Israeli squad which went in search of the killers of nine Israeli athletes during the 1972 Black September assault. Rated R for strong graphic violence, re- The Jewish Federation of Madison plete with images of blood and gore, this is not a movie for the faint of heart. honors our esteemed past presidents The film poses many questions. When it was released there was much Join us for an elegant evening of dinner and dancing discussion about how countries should bring terrorists to justice when the law cannot reach them. Who has the right to Saturday, October 17th, 2015 carry out a death sentence and under what circumstances? The particular issue Madison Marriott West of the film is the perpetrators of terrorism against Israel in the Munich Olympics ◆ 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception ◆ 7:45 p.m. Havdalah and the Israeli determination to bring ◆ 8:oo p.m. Dinner, program and dancing them to justice. But the U.S. has under- taken similar missions, mainly through ~ Cocktail Attire ~ the use of drone strikes. Released December 23, 2005 It’s not too late! Contact Lynn Kaplan at Rated: MPAA rated “R” for strong [email protected] or call 608-442-4076 graphic violence, some sexual content, to reserve your seats! nudity and language. An R rating means that no one under 17 is admitted unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Running Time: 2 hours, 17 minutes Location: Temple Beth El lounge DIAMOND SPONSOR BRILLIANT SPONSOR Date: Wednesday, October 21 Doors open: 7:00pm Show starts: 7:15pm Anonymous Discussion follows the movie. Free snacks and schmooze time included.

SPARKLE SPONSOR SHINING SPONSOR Temple Beth El Kesher Israel Film Series Line-Up:  
 
 Wednesday, October 21, ‘Munich’ Wednesday, November 18, ‘Ruth’ Thank you to our sponsors for their Wednesday, December 16, ‘Noodle’ support of this special evening. Temple Beth El doors open at 7:00pm, with movies beginning at 7:15pm. Israeli snacks provided. October 2015 Madison Jewish News/15 How Your Contribution to the Tzedakah Campaign Can Do Good Everywhere! Your annual contribution to the Jewish Federation of educational trips to Israel for Jewish young adults ages munity and serves as an advocate for Israel within the Madison Tzedakah Campaign provides essential support 18 to 26 Jewish and broader community to these local and overseas agencies and programs: Chabad at the University of Wisconsin: Dedicated Yom Hashoah: Annual Holocaust Memorial Program to serving Jews throughout the university, Madison and Yom Ha’Atzmaut: Israel Independence Day annual For our children Dane County regardless of background and affiliation celebration Yad B’Yad: Provides infants and toddlers and their parents/caregivers socialization opportunities as well as For our individuals & families Jewish Community Picnic: The end-of-summer stimulating programs Outreach: Led by the outreach coordinator and the event at the Goodman Campus Hilde L. Mosse Gan HaYeled Preschool: In its fourth volunteer corps, we connect and engage individuals and Wisconsin Jewish Conference: Serves as a resource, decade, educates more than 100 children year-round and families with the many opportunities available to live advocate and clearinghouse to address important public provides scholarships for low-income families Jewishly in the Madison area policy issues for local Jewish communities throughout Camp Shalom: In its sixth decade, offers summer Jewish Social Services: In its third decade, provides the state experiences for more than 1,000 campers of various re- services to about 1,000 individuals and agencies annu- Community Relations Committee: Serves as a liai- ligions and ethnicities and provides scholarships for low- ally in the Jewish and general communities son between the local Jewish community and the larger income families Jewish education teacher training: Organizes and population One Happy Camper: Helps to provide financial as- sponsors an annual teachers’ convention for local Jewish Partnership Together (P2G): A partnering with sistance to children attending Jewish resident camps for educators and offers subsidies for conference and Tulsa, Milwaukee, St. Paul and the Sovev Kinneret the first time courses region of Israel encourages community exchanges of Ivrit B’kef/Hebrew Club After-School Program: Jewish family educational and social programs: ideas, programs and friendship. Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders experience adventure Year-round activities including Tot Shabbats, swim par- through the Hebrew language. Learn the Aleph Bet and ties and holiday events and celebrations For our national community develop reading and writing skills through structured Future Directions: Leadership program of the Fed- Anti-Defamation League: Fights anti-Semitism and lessons, arts & crafts, movement and more! eration provides opportunity for participants to learn, en- other forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and Yonim: Israeli folk dance program for students from gage and impact our community safeguards civil rights for all in the U.S and abroad kindergarten through 12th grade Jewish Business & Professionals Roundtable: Jewish Council for Public Affairs: Serves as the The Madison Jewish Community Day School: Programing dedicated to the interests of Jewish business public affairs arm of the organized Jewish community Works with students to develop a capacity for critical executives and professionals Jewish Telegraphic Agency: The independent, not- thinking, a connection to their Jewish heritage and a pro- for-profit global source of breaking news, investigative found sense of community and responsibility. MJCDS For our local community reporting, in-depth analysis, opinion and features on cur- is pluralistic, egalitarian and committed to fostering a The Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Jewish rent events and issues of interest to the Jewish people. lifelong love of learning. Community Campus: The 154-acre home of Camp Midrasha Hebrew High School: Jointly sponsored Shalom and the center for year-round community recre- For our worldwide community by Jewish Federation of Madison, Beth Israel Center and ational, educational and social activities American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee: Temple Beth El, educates more than 100 students each The Goodman Aquatic Center: Our 5,500 square Provides relief, rescue and renewal programs to Jewish school year and provides $2,000 incentive scholarships foot outdoor pool with six 25-meter competition lanes communities in Israel and 70 other countries and non- to graduating seniors and zero depth entry, used by more than 10,000 swim- sectarian aid to general communities in times of crisis mers each summer from the Jewish and general commu- Jewish Agency for Israel: Provides social welfare For our college students nities and refugee rescue and resettlement programs in Israel, Hillel at the University of Wisconsin: One of the The Minkoff Center: Our year-round 12,000 square- including education, job training and new business loans country’s preeminent Hillel Foundations, offers social, foot recreation and education center, including a kosher to struggling new immigrants educational, cultural and religious activities to the UW’s kitchen, showers and meeting space World ORT: The world’s largest Jewish education 5,000 Jewish students Madison Jewish News: Our free monthly newspaper and vocational training non-governmental organization, Taglit-birthright Israel: Jointly sponsored by Jew- for the entire Jewish community which operates free colleges, schools, training centers ish Federation of Madison and other North American and programs in Israel, Russia, Argentina and many Federations, the government of Israel and private Jewish Community Shaliach/Israel Program Specialist: other countries worldwide. philanthropists, provides free, first-time peer group Provides educational programming for the entire com- Here are some of the ways you can annually contribute to the Tzedakah Campaign

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/ 18/Madison Jewish News October 2015 Jewish Education One Happy Camper – A True Story This was my son’s first year of sleep- very much). He loved all of the camp up late in the morning. We could eat all gether, and we were even happier get- away camp. He is eleven years old and traditions, the sneak-outs (we enjoyed the weird food we wanted. While we ting his postcards assuring us that he he was itching to gain some independ- the concept of officially sanctioned missed Charlie, we were extremely didn’t miss us at all! ence. Receiving the One Happy Camper sneak-outs), and of course the activities, happy to have some intense time to- grant made it easy for us to provide which are designed to keep a kid in kid Charlie with his first overnight camp ex- heaven pretty much constantly. It was a perience and we are extremely grateful. winning formula for Charlie and his two Charlie attended a two-week session at friends from home, who went to camp Camp Chi, in Wisconsin Dells, where he with him and had an equally amazing had the time of his life. time. On the day before camp started, The tenor of Jewish life at Camp Chi Charlie asked my wife and me if we was also perfect for Charlie. Our Jewish would please drop him at camp and im- observances at home are largely cultural mediately leave. He was very eager to rather than religious, and I think that stake out his own territory at camp, Camp Chi’s approach to Jewish tradition without our presence, please! When we was very comfortable for Charlie. picked him up two weeks later, he was The two weeks were great for my glowing, pink-cheeked and full of sto- wife and me, too. We took advantage of ries. He already had plans for next sum- our quick drop-off on Day 1 to go on a mer (the four-week session, thank you long hike with our dog. We could wake CAMP CORNER Charlie and friends at Camp Chi. Camp Shalom just wrapped up our 61st summer of smiles, ruach and friendship. We love to hear from families One Happy Camper Grants about their experiences at Camp and wanted to share this beautiful letter from some happy campers and their family. Available This Month! Thanks to everyone who supported Camp Shalom this sum- mer, from corporate sponsorships to Project Lunch. We are so grateful to the volunteers, donors and staff who make The Jewish Federation of Madison is Camp Shalom a special place for you and all of us! thrilled to announce that we have part- nered with the Foundation for Jewish Camp to bring the One Happy August 24th, 2015 Camper program to Madison. If you

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and Counselors of Camp Shalom, have a camper in grades 2-12 they may be eligible for a grant to attend Jewish overnight camp for the first time. In hindsight, I should have written this letter after season 2 so that it could have been To determine if you are eligible for the One Happy Camper grant please shared with everyone while they were at camp. Even so, if you could share this with read below. If you believe that your camper meets the criteria please your team it would be greatly appreciated. complete the application by clicking on the provided link. I just wanted to say how thankful we are for the experiences both Annalise and Laurel The JFM One Happy Camper Program provides grants to encourage chil- had this summer at Camp Shalom. We had always heard positive reviews of Camp dren to attend overnight Jewish camp for the first time. It is not a scholarship Shalom, but can honestly say that the camp exceeded our already lofty expectations. fund and is not need-based. Our goal is to engage families who are considering sending their children to Jewish overnight camp and, in effect, Starting with our very first orientation, we knew that things would go well. We were very hesitant to have Laurel at summer camp, and were worried that the additional care she to give them up to $1,000 off their camp fees to try a Jewish one. would need would be a hinderancerance to to her her participation. participation. As As we we came came into into orientation, orientation, The following outlines the eligibility criteria for this program: we were quickly met by Alix and Ellen who went out of their way to make us feel wel- • $1,000 grants awarded to first-time campers attending camp for 19 or come and included. I cannot tell you how much this means to a special needs parent, more consecutive days, $700 for campers attending 12-18 consecutive and also to Laurel. Too many times these parents and children feel as if they are on the days. outside, even though they are in the room. Things only got better from there. The sta
• If camper attended camp in the summer of 2015 for 12-18 days as a and counselors did an amazing job helping Laurel feel no di
erent than the rest of the first time camper and was NOT eligible for an incentive grant, s/he is still other campers, and she lights up every time we talk about camp. She will truly miss all eligible for the grant if attending camp for 19 or more consecutive days. of her counselors and friends from this summer (as will we). • First time camper must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp). Annalise also had an amazing time. Everyday she would come home with stories, and I • Camper must attend one of the 150+ non-profit, Jewish, overnight camps think we have a complete soundtrack of Camp Shalom songs that she sings on an listed on the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s website (www.OneHappy everyday basis. As you know, Annalise is full of energy, and the fact that she actually Camper.org/FindaCamp). took a nap periodically when she arrived home, is a true testament to how much fun she was having. Note: This program is an outreach initiative for children who are not Thank you again for making the Cooper’ssr’ summer one to remember, and for having currently receiving an immersive, daily Jewish experience. Children who such a positive impact on our children’s lives. The pride, professionalism, and most attend Jewish day school or Yeshiva are not eligible for this program. If your importantly fun that that the sta and counselors exhibited was contagious, and some- child is not eligible and you are interested in learning about financial needs- thing that everyone at Camp Shalom should be truly proud of. based grants or other camper funding opportunities, please visit www.JewishCamp.org/Scholarships, contact your camp or, if you need Sincerely, additional assistance, please call Ellen Weismer (608) 278-1808. Jason, Heather, Annalise and Laurel Cooper October 2015 Madison Jewish News/19 Jewish Education Avremel Matusof. This is Avremel’s third volved in Jewish life on campus. She also semester teaching at Midrasha and he and loves UW football games, the farmer’s Midrasha Staff 2015 his wife Mushkie lead the YJP program (a market and walking down the Lakeshore Chabad affiliate) here in Madison. path. Rachel is also the captain of the This semester Midrasha Hebrew High exploring Judaism and My Decisions with Rebecca Joey Schwab is back at Wisconsin Club Lacrosse Team. This welcomes several new staff members and Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon. Rabbi Ben- Midrasha after a short hiatus. Rebecca is semester Rachel will be teaching two welcomes back several of our veteran staff Gideon is the rabbi at Beth Israel Center. currently the Engagement Associate at classes: Hebrew Fun for Everyone, an as well. Students in 8th-12th grade will be He is an avid Red Sox fan and can often be UW Hillel and she will be teaching elective for 9th and 10th graders who greeted weekly by Ellen Weismer, seen biking around town while chanting Jewniversity 101: a History of Anti-Semi- want an introduction to conversational Midrasha Director, and Josh Davidson, the weekly parsha. tism on American College Campuses, an Hebrew, and Not on Our Watch, an AKA Master of the Midrasha office. Our ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth 11th/12th grade elective. exploration of genocide from past to pres- The eighth graders will be taking two graders are in for a treat this semester. They Last but not least, Rachel Orbuch joins ent. courses, Comparative Religions and Jew- will have the opportunity to participate in our staff this year. Rachel is a junior at The entire Midrasha staff is looking ish Image in Film, Culture and Literature. some very interesting electives. UW Madison and she is studying Biology forward to a fantastic year of learning Elana Charles will be teaching Hebrew Elana Rabishaw returns to Midrasha and Political Science. Rachel is super in- together! and the Comparative Religions class. This this semester after spending a year working is her first year at Midrasha and her senior at an internship in the Jewish world in San year at UW Madison. Elana is from Col- Francisco. Elana will be teaching Hebrew orado and loves to spend time outdoors. and The Jewish Lens, an elective about She enjoys Madison for the lakes and photography, to 9th and 10th graders. weather. Elana loves Badger football and is looking The Jewish Image in Film, Culture and forward to teaching this curriculum to the Literature class will be taught by Laurel students at Midrasha. Hefty, who will also be teaching 9th grade Our community Shlichim will both be Holocaust Studies. Laurel has been teach- teaching at Midrasha this semester! ing at Midrasha for so many years that she Daniel Gill will be teaching Hebrew and lost count and we are thrilled that she has his wife Shirly Gill Raiz will be teaching returned for another year. Some of the stu- electives about the Israeli/Palestinian con- dents may know Laurel because she also flict to our 9th-12th graders. They are here teaches Sunday School at Temple Beth El. from Jerusalem and are loving the Madi- One of Laurel’s favorite things about son weather, meeting so many new people Midrasha is reconnecting with her old stu- and learning about all of the amazing dents! Laurel loves to tell stories to her stu- things Madison has to offer. dents and challenge them to figure out Juniors and seniors will have the which are real and which are fabricated. chance to be detectives in Judaism The tenth graders this semester will be Decoded, an elective taught by Rabbi Some of the Midrasha staff introducing themselves to the students. Back to School Fun at Gan HaYeled

Lolly, Talya, Syndey and Avner painting in the afternoon.

Lolly is collecting Daniel, our new shliach, talking to Nitzan and Solomon planting flowers. rubber chips. Eve drinking nectar like a honey bee. the gimel class.

Talya looks at the shofar while Mateo watches.

Talya, Jaime, Yonatan, Avner and Mateo Joey, Naomi and Tova listen to Jerri. Daniel singing with the dalet class about family. showing off their shoes.

Cora, Adam, Hephzibah, Solomon and Eve Jaime and Orly reading Corduroy Maggie and Shira are getting ready to paint showing us their tongues after enjoying stories. popsicles on a hot day. Nitzan, Sasha and Hephzibah using apples to paint. with apples. UPCOMING FAMILY EDUCATION EVENTS Organized by the Family Education Committee of the Jewish Federation of Madison

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Look for more details in future editions of the Madison Jewish News or check online at www.JewishMadison.org 20/Madison Jewish News October 2015 Jewish Social Services A Beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Madison www.jssmadison.org Volunteer for Jewish Social Services! Add something special to your life – Commitment is about an hour a week for stay the whole time. Program a remote control? Reach some- Volunteer for a minimum of six months. Volunteers set up, serve, clear, welcome thing high? OddJobbers do these and Jewish Social Services. participants, lead Yoga from a Chair or similar tasks for seniors and people with Volunteer application at Bikur Holim means visiting those take blood pressures, socialize with partic- disabilities. To be an OddJobber, you www.jssmadison.org/ who are sick. The Talmud says that such ipants and make sure that everyone feels don't need to be able to do everything; becoming-volunteer a visit removes 1/60th of the person’s welcome and included. Training is pro- you just have to like being helpful. or call 608-442-4083 for information illness, but really the good that is done vided in preventing cross-contamination, through a simple visit is immeasurable. emergency procedures, customer service Youth Volunteering, Youth Group Our mission: Our dedication to serv- and other topics. Projects and B’nai Mitzvah Projects ice will improve the quality of life and Goodman Lechayim Lunchtime Come talk with us about doing a Bar maintain the dignity of our clients in a Plus: “Every Week a Celebration of Driver Connection volunteers pro- or Bat Mitzvah project with Jewish So- compassionate and caring atmosphere. Good Food, Good Conversation & vide rides to appointments and commu- cial Services. There are also opportuni- Volunteers will enhance the ability of the Good Vibes” nity events. You’ll only be called when ties for older youth and youth groups to agency to achieve its overall mission. Lechayim meets on most Mondays dur- we need you, and you only drive when volunteer and contribute to the commu- ing the academic year. While we seek a you’re available. nity, develop new skills and have fun. Friendly Visitors develop an on- weekly commitment, we are very flexible. Contact Louise Goldstein at 608-278- going, one-to-one relationship with a We accommodate volunteers' appoint- OddJobbers: The really easy way 1808, ext. 227, for a brochure or to dis- senior or person with disabilities in a ments, work schedules, emergencies, va- to be really helpful! Can you change cuss doing a mitzvah project with nursing home, assisted living facility or cations and extended time away during the light bulbs and hang a few pictures? Jewish Social Services. living in his or her own home. Volun- winter. Volunteers arrive at different times teers uniformly say that this is a very re- and stay for varying amounts of time warding activity that brings meaning within the 11:00-2:00 time frame, depend- A Levy Summer Series Thank You and a wealth of feeling to their lives. ing on their tasks; most volunteers do not JSS would like to thank all who made Zukerman Kaufman and Linda Reivitz. the Levy Summer Series possible and Nakoma Golf Club provided a lovely set- successful again in 2015, in particular, ting, excellent service and high-quality Volunteer Engagement/Events Jeffrey C. Levy whose generous donation meals. The help of JSS staff, especially makes the series possible. We’d also like Elena Robbins, was invaluable. A special to thank the committee, which includes thank you to the photographers, who vol- and Programs Coordinator Jeff Levy, Annette Durkin, Marc Cohen, unteered their time and services: Eve Sheila Cohen, Howard Fried, Rick Mar- Siegel, David Lipman, Steve Lipton and Jewish Social Services of Madison is tion and safety precautions golis, Phyllis Holman Weisbard, Jean Bruce Thomadsen. looking for a Volunteer Engagement/ • A Program Planner -- Plan adult- Weissburg, Nan Youngerman, Judith Events and Program coordinator. focused social and educational programs Jewish Social Services (JSS) of Madi- and other celebrations and special events son, is a local agency rooted in Jewish val- • A Matchmaker -- Ensure that volun- Photo ID Required for ues. We are committed to pursuing justice, teers and activities are well matched social equality, and caring for others. We • A Go-Getter – Identify new ways to work with people of all ages, religions, involve our volunteers, and new program- November 3rd Election races, ethnicities and backgrounds. We ming for seniors and other targeted partic- Including information from the driver/drivers/apply/idcard.htm to learn serve any seniors, immigrants working to- ipants Greater WI Agency on Aging Resources, how you can get one. ward citizenship, and individuals and fam- • An Evaluator -- Make sure that our pro- Inc., Elder Law & Advocacy Center Absentee ballots must be accompa- ilies under stress. In addition, we provide grams are as good as they possibly can be. nied by a photo ID. These can be submit- educational and social programs for sen- Photo IDs are now required for elec- ted retroactively for ballots that have iors in our community. We are a small but Added benefits in the candidate: tions, starting with the November third already been returned by absentee voters. multi-faceted agency. • Have a college degree in a relevant General Election. The Government Ac- Check with the City of Madison clerk, In this job you will have a great oppor- field. A combination of related work, countability Board (GAB) has additional (608) 266-4601, or www.cityofmadison. tunity to provide positive experiences for course work, and/or volunteer experience information at http://gab.wi.gov/elec com/clerk for information. Check the volunteers and to develop and implement will be considered tions-voting/photo-id. The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board web- interesting and varied social and educa- • Have knowledge of Jewish life and Department of Transportation imple- site http://gab.wi.gov/elections-voting/ tional programs. Our volunteers work both culture mented a policy to help people obtain a photo-id for updates on the absentee vot- with individuals and in group settings. You • Have a certification in volunteer ad- free state ID card so that they may vote. ing process and other voter photo ID will also be responsible for all aspects of ministration and/or experience with profes- Go to http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/ information. our senior programming including our sional volunteer program management. weekly lunch and social and educational programs. Benefits include: Madison Jewish Youth Groups Deliver • Health Insurance for full-time work The Volunteer Engagement/Events and • Vacation and sick days and retirement Sweet Rosh Hashanah Greetings Program Coordinator needs to be: plan • A People Person – Enthusiastic about • Time off for secular and Jewish holi- working with volunteers and all our vari- days ous communities • Salary commensurate with experience. • A Marketer – Able to promote the vol- unteer and other programs to existing and While this is a full-time position, we potential new volunteers and participants would consider splitting the position into including our immigration program two half-time positions for the right candi- • A Collaborator – Able to work with dates: volunteer engagement (50%) and the JSS team, our community-based part- events and program coordinator (50%). ners such as synagogues, youth groups and You will need a valid driver’s license, retirement communities, volunteers, JSS proof of automobile insurance, and access clients and their families and presenters to a personal vehicle. • A Communicator – Able to write well Jewish Social Services of Madison is an for the web and in print, and strong as a equal opportunity employer. public speaker Interested individuals should send a • A Trainer – Able to ensure that volun- cover letter and resume to Dawn Berney, On September 13, 40 Jewish youth gathered to assemble and deliver Rosh teers are ready for their various responsi- [email protected] by October 2, Hashanah gift bags to area Jewish seniors living in nursing homes and assisted bilities and opportunities 2015. Please include the word “COORDI- living. Many thanks to the members of Beth Israel Center’s MOUSY, Temple • An Event Planner – Responsible for NATOR” in the subject line of your email Beth El’s MaTTY, Jake Heifetz BBYO and youth from Congregation Shaarei deciding menus, identifying and recruiting and indicate in your cover letter if you are Shamayim. Fifty-nine seniors received gift bags with a honey-cake cupcake and presenters/performers, scheduling pro- interested in full-time or part-time or a Rosh Hashanah card, along with a brief visit from these caring kids. grams, and ensuring adequate transporta- would consider either. October 2015 Madison Jewish News/21 Jewish Social Services Photos by Levy Summer Series in Pictures Bruce Thomadsen

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Harry J. and Belle Goodman, parents of Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Lechayim Lights A Beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Madison A Senior Adult Program of Jewish Social Services October Lechayim Calendar Join us for great food, congenial conversation and stimulating programs at Lechayim Lunchtime Plus at Temple Beth El, 2702 Arbor Drive. Contact Louise Goldstein at 608-278-1808, 608-442- 4083 (direct) or [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. the preceding Friday. A vegetarian or strictly kosher option is avail- able with a reservation. If you are over age 60, a minimum donation of $4.00 is suggested, but please only pay what you can afford. The cost of the meal is $7.50 for those under age 60.

MANY THANKS TO BLUE PLATE CATERING FOR PROVIDING OUR KOSHER-STYLE MEALS!

Monday, October 5, Shmini Atzeret, Lechayim does not meet

Monday, October 12 11:30-12:00 Yoga from a chair with Betsy Haimson 12:00-1:00 Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs, Wild Rice, Roasted Carrots, Sweet & Sour Coleslaw, Chocolate Pastry Roll 1:00-2:00 Jessica Michna in her one-woman show, “Goode Rebeka Nurse, Trial by Fire: The Salem Witch Trials”

Monday, October 19 11:00-12:00 Free blood pressure screening by Lori Edelstein, RN 11:00-12:00 Operation Immunization with the Wisconsin Society of Pharmacy Students 11:30-12:00 Yoga from a chair with Betsy Haimson 12:00-1:00 Salmon with Dilled Crème Fraiche, Couscous, Broccoli, Melon Wedge, Rainbow Sherbet 1:00-2:00 Doug Moe, “Good Men: The Lives and Philanthropy of Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman”

Monday, October 26 11:30-12:00 Yoga from a chair with Betsy Haimson 12:00-1:00 Hot & Sour Soup, Asian Tofu with Stir Fried Veggies, Vegetable Fried Rice, Almond Cookie 1:00-2:00 Mindy Wiseman, “Aging in Place vs. Aging in the Right Place” For Your Culinary Pleasure – Exciting Next month’s dates Additions to Goodman Lechayim’s Menu November 9, 16, 23, 30 Jewish Social Services is “Lechayim has helped JSS with pleased to announce that for the our mission for many years. We Making Lechayim Reservations 2015-2016 year, Goodman really appreciate what this gift will • When you check in at Lechayim, sign up for the following week. Lechayim Plus Lunch will offer do for our program. Lechayim • Call Louise Goldstein at 608-278-1808 or 608-442-4083 (direct) or chicken, meat and salmon more gives our seniors a weekly oppor- email [email protected] before noon on the preceding business day. often and will expand the types of tunity to get together with their • Reservations cannot be taken after noon on Fridays or over the weekend. fruits, vegetables, and desserts it friends and to meet new people. • If you didn’t make a reservation will serve. According to Louise The more expansive menu is a in time but would like to come, call Goldstein, Director of Volunteer major plus,” says Dawn Berney, Louise before 10:00 a.m. on Mon- Services and Senior Group Pro- JSS executive director. day to see if there have been cancel- grams, “This expansion comes on Lechayim meets on most Mon- lations. top of the already great job Blue days during the academic year at • We regret that we are unable to Plate Caterer did in its first year Temple Beth El, 2702 Arbor guarantee a meal for last minute reser- with Lechayim. With appealing Drive. We welcome friends and vations or walk-ins. programs and the lively social in- families to join seniors for great teraction that characterizes food, fun conversation and stimu- Lechayim, this should be one of lating programs. Reservations are Lechayim’s best years ever.” required; information can be Transportation to Lechayim The donation that makes this found with the Lechayim calendar Transit Solutions provides door-to-door service for $1 round trip, payable possible comes from Nena Dyhr, here in Lechayim Lights and on to the driver. Contact Louise Goldstein at 608-278-1808, 608-442-4083 (di- z”l, an active member of our website, www.jssmadison.org. rect) or [email protected] by 2:00 p.m. the Friday before Lechayim Lechayim and JSS volunteer, and Transportation is available from to make a reservation. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available upon shows the importance of many parts of Madison with Tran- request. Please contact us if you need to cancel a ride. Lechayim in people’s lives. sit Solutions. 24/Madison Jewish News October 2015 Lechayim Lights Madison. The topic is particularly you age. She will discuss some of appropriate for Lechayim, as our the resources and supportive serv- About our Programs program’s official name is “Harry ices available in Madison that can The holiday of Succoth comes tumes. Jessica’s theatrical aspira- J. and Belle Goodman, parents of help older adults to live in their to an end with Shmini Atzeret so tions were put on hold while she Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman, desired home environment, as JSS will be closed on Monday, raised a family of four daughters, Lechayim Lunchtime Plus,” in well as things to consider when October 5. We’ll resume on Mon- earned a degree in psychology honor of a large donation the deciding whether to remain in day, October 12, with actress Jes- from the UW and worked as a re- Goodman Foundation made to one’s current home or to move sica Michna appearing at search and teaching assistant. Jewish Social Services a number into a new residence. Lechayim for the second time this Later Jessica decided to return to of years ago. Mindy Wiseman has over 25 year, presenting “Goode Rebeka her two great loves, history and years of experience as an Occupa- Nurse, Trial by Fire: The Salem the theater. After almost two years Our own Mindy Wiseman, Jew- tional Therapist (O.T.). In her ca- Witch Trials.” Those of you who of research, script writing, cos- ish Social Services’ Senior Serv- reer as an O.T. she performed saw her portrayal of Eleanor Roo- tume construction and endless re- ices Specialist, is our speaker on home safety evaluations and made sevelt already know how talented hearsals, “Mary Todd Lincoln” Monday, October 26. She will recommendations for modifica- and mesmerizing a performer was ready for her public. In 2005 discuss “Aging in Place vs. Aging tions to improve safety and maxi- Michna is; those of you who “Eleanor Roosevelt” made her in the Right Place.” mize independence. She instructed haven’t seen her yet are in for a debut, and since then Michna has Most older adults express the clients in adaptive techniques to real treat! Her appearance is made added more historical figures to desire to continue to live in their help them to maintain and/or im- possible by a generous donation her repertoire. own homes and communities for prove their functional abilities to from Nena Dyhr, z”l. as long as possible. The Centers facilitate their ability to engage in Michna’s riveting portrayals of Doug Moe is a regular colum- for Disease Control and Preven- their desired activities. She is cur- First Ladies and other historic nist in the Wisconsin State Journal tion defines aging in place as “the rently the Senior Services Special- women are compelling and emo- who tells well-researched stories ability to live in one’s own home ist at JSS. She is available to tionally enthralling and she has a about local figures with humor, af- and community safely, independ- counsel and support elders and powerful effect on an audience. fection and, when called for, some ently and comfortably, regardless family members, to assess needs Originally from Pennsylvania, self-deprecation. Recently he of age, income or ability level.” and to help arrange in-home care Jessica Michna developed a love published “Good Men: The Lives There are a variety of factors im- or out-of-home placement and to of American history at an early and Philanthropy of Irwin A. and pacting seniors’ ability to remain coordinate services. She can pro- age, visiting the many Revolution- Robert D. Goodman.” Moe will in the home of their choice. Some vide guidance to help older adults ary and Civil War sites in the area. join us at Lechayim on Monday, of these factors include accessible and their families navigate through During her high school years she October 19, to discuss the book, housing, health and wellness, per- the complex medical, social and fi- appeared in various productions the Goodman brothers and their sonal finance, transportation and nancial issues that may arise. and designed and constructed cos- remarkable legacy in the City of community and social interaction. Mindy will talk about ways to There will be no Lechayim on prepare for and adapt to the Monday, November 2, as Temple changes that may occur in your Beth El will be set up for their an- from life, health and environment as nual Election Day Food-a-Rama. Jewish Social Services! Scenes from Capitol Lakes JSS volunteers visit seniors who are new to Madison, bringing a gift bag with information, treats and a few surprises. Contact Rosh Hashanah Tea Louise Goldstein at 608-442-4083 or [email protected] to request a visit. Our thanks to Maurie’s Fine Chocolates and Bagels Forever for supporting this program. Photos by Louise For changes, updates or new Goldstein information about any Jewish Social Services program, check our website at www.jssmadison.org To see more photos: Need an “Oddjobber”? Do you need an “oddjobber” to do a few small but necessary chores for you? Jewish Social Services volunteers can be sent to take care of some of those little but important things around your house or apartment. To re- quest an OddJobber, con- tact Louise Goldstein at 608-278-1808, 608-442- 4083 (direct) or email [email protected].

If it’s something we can help you with, we’ll have a vol- unteer OddJobber contact you. October 2015 Madison Jewish News/25 Lechayim Lights Spotlight: Anita Parks Jewish Social Services Brings BY PAMELA PHILLIPS OLSON “Whenever a shaliach came to Shabbat to Our Seniors Madison to collect funds for Israel Our monthly Shabbat gatherings include wine donated by When your coming-of-age col- (in those days they were usually Frank Liquor, candles and challah, singing and discussion. lides with history, you can choose old men), they were welcome to to be an observer or an actor. Dur- stay at our home.” Dr. Hyman Attic Angel Place at 2:30 in the Garden Room ing the tumultuous early years of Parks, Anita’s late husband, al- 8301 Old Sauk Road Israel’s existence, Anita Parks be- ways said, “When Israelis get off A program of Jewish Social Services and Attic Angel Place. came an activist. a plane in Madison, they already Music by Les Goldsmith and with the assistance of Angel She was one of four sisters born know how to find Anita!” Volunteers. in Madison after her parents ar- Anita recalls, “My best times December 4 rived here from Poland. Her father were going to the national Hadas- Capitol Lakes at 3:00 in the Grand Hall owned a small haberdashery and sah offices in New York City, 333 West Main Street later an army surplus store on the meeting with bright women and A program of Jewish Social Services and Capitol Lakes Capitol Square. Israeli digni- Retirement Community. Led by Rabbi Andrea Steinberger Anita remem- taries.” An in- with assistance from UW students through the UW-Hillel bers Frank novative Foundation. Lloyd Wright as fundraiser, a customer who Anita initiated October 9, November 13 bought jodhpurs the first Hadas- Oakwood West at 4:00 in the Oaks Community Room for his group, sah estate sale 6225 Mineral Point Road but never paid in 1963. To this A program of Jewish Social Services and Oakwood Village his bills! day, these sales University Woods. With the assistance of JSS volunteers and Although a raise funds for music by Paul Grossberg. Madison resi- Hadassah. October 2, November 20 dent, Anita de- When the voted herself to Hadassah Hos- ATTENTION REHAB PATIENTS: If you are going to be in one Israel. “I was pital opened in of these locations during your rehabilitation, you are welcome lucky to be alive Ein Kerem in to attend. during the birth 1962, Anita at- of Israel, at the tended. “I re- time when Jews member Prime who survived Anita Parks Minister David Pharmacy Students Provide the Holocaust (Photo by Pamela Philips Olson) Ben-Gurion were immigrat- holding my Monthly Health Assessments ing and needed a place to live. I hand for two hours during the discovered my purpose in life.” opening ceremony because he The next Wisconsin to meet with you in- Hadassah became her lifelong loved my blue eyes!” Society of Pharmacy Stu- dividually to discuss calling. Anita has been to Israel eight dents Health Assessment, your immunization- Henrietta Szold, the founder of times. She sent each of her chil- Operation Immunization, related questions and Hadassah, visited Madison in dren, all of whom are now med- will be at Lechayim on concerns. The next 1914, and as a result, the Madison ical doctors, to Israel for their October 19 from 11:00 to Health Assessment, chapter was started just two years junior years of college. 12:00; no immunizations will be Arthritis Self-Care, focusing on after the organization began in As Anita stands in her “favorite provided. The student pharma- home and over-the-counter treat- New York City. In 1945, Anita place,” the hallway where there cists are supervised by registered ment ideas for arthritis, will be was invited to join. She was hang news clips, letters and pho- pharmacists and will be available held on November 16. thrilled. Married with three chil- tos of her work, she savors the dren, she rolled up her sleeves and memories. Her face reflects the tackled her mission. She became satisfaction of a life well-lived and regional president. Says Anita, a cause well-served. In Memoriam ~ Nena Dyhr Nena was the soul of kindness, generous, warm-hearted, giving, always ready and willing to go out of her way to be helpful. She Transitions was a JSS volunteer for almost 11 years, taking people shopping, Happy October Birthday answering phones in the office, serving at Lechayim. It was Nena whose beautiful handwriting and cheerful notes graced the birthday Barbara Jacobson Lyudmila Radovanskaya cards that Lechayim participants have received for years. She was Bill Lewis Martin Kades a role model for an ideal retirement spent enjoying life and her fam- Cheryl DiVittorio Mindy Wiseman ily while doing many good deeds for others. Nena absolutely loved George Wolnak Michael Pressman Lechayim, the people she met there and the close relationships she Grayce Seidenberg Nan Youngerman formed. She left us a wonderful legacy with her recent donation Leonard Stein Sandra Weitzman and we will think of her often and fondly. Linda Montello Victoria Junco Meyer Lois Frank Mazel Tov To Nan and JimYoungerman on the marriage of their daughter In Memoriam ~ Belle Radwin Becca to Mark Aronson and the birth of their grandson. Though it’s been a number of years since Belle Radwin has To William Jones Youngerman, son of Ben Youngerman and come to Lechayim, for many years she was a regular who never Miranda Ferris Jones. hid how happy she was to be there or that Lechayim was the high- light of her week. She relished good conversation and thrived on Condolences the friendships she made there, especially with volunteer Darlene Schwartz. She was so proud of her family and she absolutely To the family of Belle Radwin, mother of adored her granddaughter, Sydney, who was adopted from China; Rob (Pam Potter) Radwin. she often brought photos to Lechayim for us to admire. We’ll re- member Belle as a charming woman who loved being with others, To the family of Nena Dyhr, wife of Tom, mother of Neal (Cathy) sharing ideas and family stories. May her memory be a blessing. Miller and Lorin Miller, grandmother of Sam, Lucas and Ben. 26/Madison Jewish News October 2015

and Israel the World

From the Mid-east to the Mid-west our new experiences relate so much to are doing on our Shlichut. Removing our- BY DANIEL GILL AND SHIRLY RAIZ the history of this holiday. The idea of selves from Israel but finding comfort Community Shlichim/Israel Program Specialists leaving a home, yet still having constant and safety in our new home in Madison! contact and connections with it. In bibli- Even just after a month, we can say cal times, during this season, people with certainty that there could not be a As we write this article, we are cele- would go out to live next to their fields better place to build our metaphoric brating one month of living in Madison! to prepare for harvest. They had to accli- sukkah. May we all have new experi- This past month we have met so many mate to the new environment and trust ences and new perspectives this coming new people. So many people ask us, why the natural forces. Over the years, this be- year. Happy Holidays! did you decide to do Shlichut? Usually, came a tradition and even though we And now, onto the fun! Mark your our first answer is “adventure.” It is def- don’t have our own fields, we still partic- calendars for these exciting upcoming initely a shared adventure but each of us ipate in this custom symbolically. We exit events: gets to take our own path and it is so dif- from the world we know, the comforts of • We are in the midst of “Selfie In ferent from the other adventures we have our own home and take time to look at The Sukkah.” Have you submitted your had in the past. It is hard to put into words the world from a new angle, one that ex- selfie yet? Take a picture of yourself or what we are hoping to gain from this new ists beyond the four walls of our home. your family in the sukkah, upload it to adventure but each day we are learning We open our safety nets and expose our- the “Selfie in The Sukkah” Events page more and discovering something new. selves more to our surroundings. We on Facebook, #MadisonSelfieInThe We are in the middle of the High Holy leave ourselves vulnerable and trust in Sukkah5776, and be part of this fun days, our first ones outside of Israel. As the natural forces that we will stay safe competition. Prizes will be awarded for same language that our people spoke for Sukkot gets closer we are struck by how and we will succeed. And this is what we the sukkah with the most “likes” and for the last thousand years. So go now to the other special categories as well. Jewish Federation of Madison website • How is your Hebrew? KACHA and sign up. KACHA? Time to make it TOV! • Black Moon Events – Every Black “IVRIT KALA” – Hebrew for adults, Moon (Rosh Chodesh) we want to have will start right after the holidays, on a night meeting, music, and discussion. October 12, and will be every Monday. If We hope to start it in October 13 evening, you want to improve your Hebrew, you Rosh Chodesh Heshvan. Details will be should join us! It’s easy, fun, and it’s the on Facebook. October 2015 Madison Jewish News/27 Connecting with Israel Jewish Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis

Every day in the headlines we learn of Jewish and Israeli efforts to steady the sit- georgette-bennett-an-unusual-religious- syrian-refugee-and-echoes-of-the-past- the worsening plight of refugees from uation in Jordan reflect both humanitarian alliance-to-aid-refugees-1427411283 1441320889 Syria and instability throughout the Middle and security concerns, since this large and • http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/ East and North Africa. Many of those dis- growing number of migrants can poten- 04/world/europe/syria-boy-drowning. Sources: BBC, The Times of Israel, placed are arriving in Europe illegally in tially have a destabilizing effect on the html?_r=0 The Jerusalem Post, Yediot Aharonot, old and dangerous boats sailing across the country. Israel has evacuated and provided • http://www.mishpacha.com/Browse/ Kol Yisrael Israel Radio, CNN, Jewish Mediterranean Sea, representing the most medical care to approximately 1,000 Syr- Article/5059/My-Enemy-My-Friend Coalition for Disaster Relief, JDC, JCPA, severe refugee crisis to hit Europe since ian citizens since the outbreak of the con- • http://www.wsj.com/articles/a- CIJA, IsraAID World War II. flict. This week, JCDR expanded the scope Clearly, no one country or organization and mandate of its Jewish Coalition for can address the scope of this global prob- Syrian Refugees in Jordan to include lem alone. Through the Jewish Coalition refugees and migrants in Europe and the for Disaster Relief (JCDR), Jewish organ- Middle East. izations have been quietly funding relief The Jewish Federations of North Amer- efforts to support Syrian refugees for the ica is a standing member of JCDR, which past two years. Convened by the Joint Dis- provides the Federation community with tribution Committee (JDC), the Jewish an opportunity to respond to the Syrian Federation of North America’s partner refugee crisis in Europe. This reflects our agency, JCDR provides a coordinated Jew- ongoing emergency response efforts and ish response to humanitarian crises around extensive network of global partnerships the world, most recently after earthquakes that provide assistance during different in Nepal. types of crises in Israel, in Jewish commu- JCDR is a consortium of nearly 50 Jew- nities around the world such as in Ukraine ish organizations that maximizes the use of and France, and in humanitarian emergen- pooled financial resources, coordinates the cies such as this. activities of its member agencies, educates Federations, including the Jewish Fed- members’ constituencies and the general eration of Madison, also support HIAS. On Jewish children will return this week to the community school JDC supports in public about current disaster situations and behalf of Syrian refugees, HIAS is advo- Athens, Greece. subsequent Jewish responses, and demon- cating for the U.S. to commit to resettling strates the long tradition of Jewish human- 100,000 of the most vulnerable displaced itarianism. people, and to increase the amount of hu- To date, JCDR’s assistance to Syrian manitarian aid our country provides to the In Troubled Greece, refugees has been delivered in Jordan, region. which has seen more than 625,000 offi- cially registered refugees enter the country Further Reading: A Focus on the Future since the beginning of the fighting in Syria. • http://www.wsj.com/articles/ Amid the backdrop of a lingering finan- We need more and new volunteers.” cial crisis and looming questions about Neither is the Greek Jewish community what the future holds, Greek Jewish chil- immune from the security fears that have dren will return this week to the commu- plagued many European Jewish communi- nity school JDC supports in Athens. ties after violent incidents in Paris, Brus- But Jewish leaders in Greece’s capital sels and other cities. city, which has a Jewish population of “It’s very well known that when there Project about 2,500 people, say they're working is financial and political instability, as we hard to keep the community's educational have here in Greece, crimes of all kind institutions running smoothly. grow,” Mair said. “And unfortunately, the “Regarding the services and quality of Jewish people are very often targets.” education provided in our school — as far Minos Moissis, the community's presi- as we are concerned, no changes will be dent, said the assistance of JDC — which Tzeva made. The community is working very has worked to deliver financial support to hard at that,” said Taly Mair, the Athens the Greek community and provide leader- community's director. “We expect many ship training and networking opportunities Spreading color, simcha and more parents to ask for a larger subsidy in for its young people — is critical. school tuition, but we can't predict num- “JDC has played the role of an angel connecting our international bers yet.” without whom this community would not communities Volunteerism in the Jewish community have made it through the past few years,” may take the biggest hit from Greece’s he said. surge in unemployment and uncertainty, Mair echoed his sentiments. Mair added. “JDC has kept our community alive in “Because of the crisis, many of our vol- the most difficult moments of our commu- unteers need to focus on their businesses nity’s history. So it was in this crisis, too,” and on their professional growth,” she said. she said. “The fact that we are supported “Our community relies on volunteers. by JDC… gives us strength and optimism, Imagine that there are 10 employees [of the making us feel that we are not alone. And Jewish community] and 120 volunteers. hopefully, we never will be.” Go to the Source: Websites about Israel Project Tzeva is an art program that will take place simultaneously in For questions on how to support Israel and information about what is happening, Madison and in our partnership region in Israel. We'll have four art please contact our Israeli Shlichim: Daniel, Jewish Federation of Madison Shliach workshops on Sunday mornings during the year with the same themes at [email protected] and Shirly, UW Hillel Israel Fellow at Israel happening in Israel. We'll share our art with our Israeli fellows through [email protected] Facebook and Skype. We hope we’ll meet each other in the future! For questions or further information, email [email protected] To learn more about what is happening in Israel you can view these websites: http://www.JewishMadison.org http://www.timesofisrael.com http://www.ynetnews.com http://www.haaretz.com Like us on http://www.jpost.com Facebook http://www.iba.org.il/world 28/Madison Jewish News October 2015

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