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NURTURING OUR Committee awards COMMUNITY See what’s happening around San Antonio! local programs PAGE 18 By Sophia Cathcart through supporting new initiatives in San Antonio. The The Galilee Medical Center, shown above, is Every fall the Grants guidelines for the grants allow located in the coastal city of Nahariya. It is the Distribution Committee of for project funding, up to two second largest hospital in northern Israel, serving the Foundation for Jewish years maximum, to allow for a more than half a million people in the region. The Philanthropies, a vital part diverse range of programming hospital, founded in 1956 in wooden huts, has grown of the Jewish Federation of throughout the community. into a state of the art medical facility with dozens of San Antonio, meets to review Committee chair Marc departments and specialty units. SHABBAT ON THE GO applications requesting grants Schnall said, “This year the Through the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Newly expanded program for programs and services Committee received more grant Partnership2Gether, the Jewish Federation and ensures seniors have that are designed to ensure applications than in the last ten San Antonio community has developed a strong access to vibrant Jewish years and had to make difficult life. and promote the vitality of relationship with the hospital’s medical professionals the Jewish community. The decisions about funding worthy and the diverse community that it serves. PAGE 14 Grants Distribution Committee FOR FULL STORY, SEE PAGE 8 endeavors to promote tzedakah See GRANTS, page 29

JOIN A COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL DATE WITH THE STATE: CRC sponsors legislative mission to Austin On Thursday, March 26, the Relations Councils and Jewish Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, funding of social services and PASSOVER 2015 Community Relations Council Federations in Texas who are Austin, and others will join education, regulation of pay Passover begins at of the Jewish Federation of San coming together to advocate to discuss issues of mutual day loan abuse, and texting sundown April 3. Antonio will meet for a Day for issues coming before the concern and to meet with state while driving. Delegates from Community events. in Austin at the Texas Capitol. 84th Texas Legislative. elected officials. each community will have the PAGE 24 The day will be held in Representatives from the Issues to be discussed may conjunction with Community Jewish communities of San include healthcare, immigration, See CRC, page 23

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2 March 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL FOCUS ON FEDERATION Embrace the season with joy and life

IN LOVING MEMORY The Talmud states, Letter from each weekday morning, “When Adar comes, joy is our CEO where happy, little faces Norman Anker Anita St. Claire increased!” Adar refers to are learning and playing. the Hebrew month in which RONIT Walking to my office, I Lowe SHERWIN Levana Bekerman we celebrate the Jewish see clients visiting the JFS Louise Michelson holiday of Purim. During offices each day, receiving Gary Holt Campbell Purim, we read the Megillat help and hope. I watch Dana Kelfer Miller Esther and we retell the seemed that I was receiving parents engaged in a meeting Herman Cohen miraculous and somewhat at least one bereavement of the PJ Library Committee, Irene Pector ridiculous story of how the notice about a death in actively planning activities Susane “Suzy” Jews were victorious over our community just about for Jewish families across Josephson Finesilver Jean Singer the evil Haman who tried every day. While we all the community. These to eliminate the Jews. It understand that death is a experiences are life in action. Teresa Gatica Sophie “Sonny” is a holiday of great joy part of the cycle of life, we As we celebrate Purim Aron Stokes and merriment, masking are never fully prepared to this month, I encourage Irwin Glazier the darkness of what could deal with the death of those you to fully engage in the Harold Vexler have been if Haman were we love and hold dear. life-affirming nature of the Emma Irene Haines successful. Our community also has holiday. Read the Megillat Edward Wilk Mary Holliday Joy cannot come often life! And I am fortunate Esther. Give gifts of food enough in our world. enough to feel the daily to not only your family and Philip Kushner Last month, our Jewish reminder of young life when friends, but also to those in community experienced the I bring my own children to need. Eat a hamentaschen. loss of many individuals. It their classroom at the JCC And be joyful!

MARCH SHABBAT CANDLE LIGHTING Friday, March 6 Israeli Physicians Panel Discussion 6:18 p.m. Candle Lighting Treatment of Syrian Casualties in Israel Saturday, March 7 7:27 p.m. Havdalah featuring Dr. Avi Benov, Dr. Arie Eisenman, Friday, March 13 and Dr. Ohad Ronen 7:23 p.m. Candle Lighting Saturday, March 14 8:31 p.m. Havdalah Tuesday, March 10 7:30 pm Friday, March 20 7:27 p.m. Candle Lighting Holzman Auditorium Saturday, March 21 Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community 8:36 p.m. Havdalah

presented by Friday, March 27 7:31 p.m. Candle Lighting Maimonides Society of San Antonio Saturday, March 28 Partnership 2Gether 8:40 p.m. Havdalah Israel & Overseas Committee CRC Israel Task Force Friday, April 3 – Erev Pesach Hadassah San Antonio Chapter 7:35 p.m. Candle Lighting Saturday, April, 4 – Pesach Free and Open to the Community 8:44 p.m. Havdalah

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio March 2015 3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS: March 2015

March 1 • Temple Beth-El Machar Torah March 24 Family Friendly Friday Night 1 p.m., at The Campus • Congregation Agudas Achim on Tap, 8 p.m. • Barshop JCC Camp Open Service & Shabbat Potluck • Congregation Agudas Achim Sisterhood Anniversary Tea, March 13 House, 3:30 p.m., at The Dinner, 6:15 p.m., Congregation Pre-Passover Pizza Party, 5:30 1 p.m., Congregation Agudas Campus Agudas Achim p.m., Congregation Agudas • Barshop JCC Spring J-Camp Achim Temple Beth-El Women’s • Temple Beth-El Machar After Achim • Temple Beth-El Machar After • Hours, 8 p.m. • Barshop JCC & PJ Library Hours, 8 p.m. Seder, 6 p.m., Temple Beth-El April 3 Purim Author Event with • Jewish Federation Board March 29 March 16 • Barshop JCC DayTripper Author Tracy Newman, 2 p.m., Meeting, 7 p.m., Room 277 at • Barshop JCC J-Serve, 9 a.m. Youth Day Camp, 9 a.m., • Golden Manor Jewish Senior at The Campus The Campus Barshop JCC Services Board Meeting, 7 p.m., March 31 • The Sheldon Vexler Theater March 25 • Community First Night Seder, Presents Talley’s Folly, 2:30 Room 277 at The Campus • Congregation Agudas Achim • Temple Beth-El Sisterhood 7 p.m., at The Campus p.m., Sheldon Vexler Theater March 17 Sisterhood Board Meeting, 9:45 Book Club, 10 a.m., Temple a.m., Congregation Agudas Achim April 4 March 4 • Congregation Agudas Beth-El April 1 • JCC Closed • JNetSA First Wednesday Achim Sisterhood Speaker • Barshop JCC Board Meeting, Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Il Sogno Event & Luncheon, 10 a.m., 7:30 p.m., Room 277 at The • Temple Beth-El Sisterhood Sip April 7 • Congregation Agudas Congregation Agudas Achim Campus & Schmooze, 5 p.m. • Jewish Family Service/ AACOG Volunteer Recognition Achim Purim Palooza, 4 p.m., March 18 March 27 April 2 Event, 8 a.m., Holzman Congregation Agudas Achim • Congregation Rodfei Sholom • Barshop JCC Silver Cinema, • Congregation Agudas Achim Auditorium at The Campus • Temple Beth-El Sisterhood Sip L’Chayim Club Luncheon, & Schmooze, 5 p.m. 11:30 a.m., Congregation Rodfei March 5 Sholom • Purim March 19 • Barshop JCC Silver Cinema, 1 • Barshop JCC Silver Cinema, p.m., at The Campus 1 p.m., at The Campus • Congregation Rodfei • Temple Beth-El Sisterhood & Sholom Purim Seudah, 6 p.m., NCJW Program, 7 p.m. Congregation Rodfei Sholom March 20 March 7 • Congregation Rodfei Sholom • Congregation Agudas Achim Rosh Chodesh Nisan, 7:30 p.m., Young Couples Club of Agudas Congregation Rodfei Sholom (YCCA) Dinner, 7:30 p.m. March 9 March 21 Barshop JCC STARZ Troupe • Barshop JCC Spring J-Camp • March 10 presents Honk Jr., 7 p.m., Sheldon Vexler Theater • Barshop JCC Spring J-Camp • Congregation Agudas Achim March 22 Sisterhood Book Review, 10 • Jewish War Veterans Meeting, a.m., Congregation Agudas 9:30 a.m., at The Campus Achim • Barshop JCC STARZ Troupe • Maimonides Society of San presents Honk Jr., 2 p.m., Antonio panel discussion Sheldon Vexler Theater Treatment of Syrian Casualties • Leah Goot Hadassah Speaker in Israel, 7:30 p.m., Holzman Event, 3 p.m., Adante Senior Auditorium at The Campus Living members of the san antonio jewish community for four generations March 11 • Barshop JCC STARZ Troupe • Barshop JCC Spring J-Camp presents Honk Jr., 4:30 p.m., tile • carpet • natural stone • hardwood • Congregation Rodfei Sheldon Vexler Theater laminate • bamboo • area rugs Sholom Book Club, 7:30 p.m., • Chabad Center for Jewish Life Congregation Rodfei Sholom & Learning 30th Anniversary MarchMain 12Street Properties / 2x1Dinner, units 5 p.m.(2 units) • Barshop JCC Spring J-Camp Jewish Journal - Sept. 2014 VISIT

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio March 2015 5 FOCUS ON FEDERATION Tu B’Shvat at the Japanese Tea Garden By Lauren Abraham

On Sunday, Jan. 25, children from PJ Library’s Pajama Library group met at the Japanese Tea Garden in Brackenridge Park. PJ Library budding readers gathered to celebrate the Jewish Arbor Day, Tu B’Shvat (the 15th Day of Shevat in Hebrew). The children decorated their own tree booklets, made leaf rubbings, explored acorns, flowers, and nature in sensory tubs. Thanks to donations from Home Depot Librarian Shannon Seglin captured the attention of PJ Library readers as she kicked off her session and Jewish Federation, the with a PJ favorite large board book. It’s Tu Bishvat. Using props and animals, the stories came to children got to decorate life, and the children enjoyed hearing them in the natural environment of the Japanese Tea Garden. and take home their own PJ coins to purchase a tree in Library watering cans. Guest Israel through the Jewish ABOVE: PJ Library Advisory reader, librarian Shannon National Fund. “Helping to Committee Member Michelle Seglin, explained to the maintain the forests in Israel Vizurraga, her husband David, children that Tu Bishvat was just one small deed son Rennix, and daughter Eve is the holiday where we we could do to help show attended and helped set up the are reminded to take care our kids that we live in a watering can station. Michelle’s of the earth. Watering and larger Jewish world!” said vinyl business donated the PJ maintaining the flowers is Hoberman. Library name letters on all of our chance to help each and PJ Library families took the watering cans. every day. photos on the beautiful Event Chair Darcy Doberman (far left) led the PJ Library’s During the event, chaired grounds, and enjoyed monthly raffle. by Darcy Hoberman and spending a delightful day Debbie Denker, participating learning about nature, the strength of Jewish San We look forward to more families each donated their Judaism, and showcasing Antonio in a public space. events like this one. Panel Discussion: Emerge Yourself Israeli Physicians on In Elegance the front lines treating at the Syrian casualties Éilan Hotel & Spa The Jewish Federation of Military Hwy. San Antonio will host a panel Two of the doctors will be discussion on Tuesday, March visiting San Antonio as part 10, led by Israeli physicians of the Partnership between the 18603 La Cantera Terrace who have been involved in the Western Galilee and the Jewish San Antonio, Texas 78256 treatment of Syrian refugees. Federation of San Antonio. The program will take place The program is open to the 210-598-2900 at 7:30 p.m. at the Campus public at no charge. For more for the San Antonio Jewish information and to RSVP, call www.eilanhotel.com Community, 12500 N.W. (210) 302-6960.

6 March 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL FOCUS ON FEDERATION

SPOTLIGHT ON: The Maimonides Society of San Antonio ■ The Maimonides Society continuing interest in the is a division of the Jewish quality of medical education Federation of San Antonio and medical ethics. focused on enhancing Jewish The 10th Annual Myron physicians’ knowledge of B. Zinn Lecture will be held Judaism and strengthening Thursday, April 16 with Dr. commitment to the local and Joel Rutman, formerly of San global Jewish community Antonio, now living in Israel. through education and Rutman will be discussing his cultural activities. recently released book Does ■ The Maimonides Society Evolution Matter: A Jewish is connected to a national View. The Maimonides Society organization of Jewish leadership includes: Drs. physicians, dentists and Maimonides leadership includes Drs. Marvin Forland, Mike Ozer, Mike Stern, Elliot Weser, Susan Noorily, Marvin Forland, Habib other medical practitioners Steve Rosenblatt, Stephen Shanfield (not pictured: Newest member Habib Nathan) Nathan, Susan Noorily, Mike set up to strengthen the Campaign. In order to be medical ethics. patients, and friends. Zinn Ozer, Steve Rosenblatt, bond among themselves, the a Maimonides sponsor, a ■ In 2004 the Maimonides was an adjunct clinical Stephen Shanfield, Mike Jewish community and Israel minimum gift of $1500 to Society Leadership helped professor of Medicine at Stern, and Elliot Weser. through educational and the Jewish Federation annual establish The Myron B. the University of Texas For more information on social activities. campaign is required. ($750 Zinn, M.D. Memorial Health Science Center at San getting involved, email Judy ■ Maimonides Society for members under 40). The Lectureship fund with Antonio for more than thirty Lackritz at lackritzj@jfsatx. programs are supported programs feature speakers on the help of Zinn’s family, years. He was also in private org. by the Federation Annual medical subjects and Jewish professional colleagues, practice. He had a deep

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SPOTLIGHT ON: A Living Bridge: San Antonio, Partnership2Gether and the Galilee Medical Center by Aya Kipershlak and Michael Ozer

Partnership2Gether (P2G), formerly Partnership 2000, has, over the past 15 years, become the Jewish Agency for Israel’s most successful and effective model for building direct, enduring, and meaningful The Galilee Medical Center’s new and protected Heart Center. partnerships between global hours in specialty units/ the leading organizations Jewish communities and departments. supporting the GMC. With communities in Israel. It is This program was repeated the graceful support of now the central platform for The Galilee Medical Center’s new Woman’s Health Wing. for 12 years. Physicians Pastor John Hagee, the the promotion, empowerment, from San Antonio who Galilee Medical Center has and development of deep Health Science Center and Medical Center, together with took part in this training participated in three Night to connections among Jewish other physicians and medical P2G, established the ERG remember it as being a Honor Israel celebrations at communities. facilities here in San Antonio. (Emergency Response Group), very special experience Cornerstone Church in San One of the most successful The Galilee Medical Center a weeklong course designed both professionally and Antonio. Grants received ways San Antonio connected is located some 6 miles from to familiarize physicians and personally. on these occasions from the to Partnership was through the border with Lebanon. hospital administrators from The Galilee Medical John Hagee Ministries have the Medical Task Force and Since it is the closest hospital abroad with both emergency Center has been blessed with helped in the construction of the Galilee Medical Center. to any border Israel shares preparedness procedures many friends and supporters the new protected Woman’s With the goal of creating with its surrounding countries, practices in Israel and with from San Antonio, as the Health Wing and a new fraternity, camaraderie and the staff has developed techniques and procedures relationship between the protected Heart Center. professional enrichment that advanced knowledge and involved in transforming a hospital and San Antonio The Galilee Medical Center strengthen shared interests, experience in dealing with general hospital to function community grew stronger serves a diverse population of the Galilee Medical Center mass casualty events and as a field hospital that can over the years. some 600,000 people in the established, via the Medical emergency situations. absorb and treat large quantity In recent years CUFI Western Galilee of which half Task Force, programs For years the Galilee of casualties of all degrees. (Christians United for Medical Center has been Each participant of the El Jarro de Arturo / 2x2 units (4 units) for sharing knowledge, Israel)Jewish has Journal became - oneJanuary of 2010See - v.1PARTNERSHIP, page 9 experience and interaction. conducting practice drills with course was paired with an Focusing on bringing the Israel Defense Forces to Israeli colleague in his/her medical professionals carefully refine techniques specialty who was also his/ together, the MEDPEP for receiving and treating her professional host for the (Medical Professional patients in a mass casualty week. The 40-hour course Exchange Program) enabled event. Unfortunately, it included lectures, hands- physicians and medical has become more relevant on workshops, scripted professionals from Israel and for medical professionals mini mass-casualty drills the partnership communities from all over the world to with actor-patients, on-site to build personal and educateHadassah themselves / 2x1 inunits mass (2 units)instruction with IDF border professional relationships casuallyJewish events.Journal The - JanuaryGalilee 2015medical units, and allocated around shared interests. Over the years, doctors Who will say Kaddish? from San Antonio from various fields such as Hadassah will. radiology, plastic surgery, Every year. Forever. and pediatrics visited the For more information, visit Galilee Medical Center, www.hadassah.org/yahrzeit, and their Israeli colleagues call 877.212.3321 or have had the opportunity to email [email protected]. visit the University of Texas

8 March 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL FOCUS ON FEDERATION

BELDON Perspective LIBRARY NEWS Looking for Wi-Fi at the Jewish Local Hillel leader visits Western Campus? Thanks to the Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Learning Academy, Wi-Fi is now available in the Beldon Library Galilee Partnership Region in Israel during regular library hours While there, be sure to check out By Lauren Abraham, half to take an adventure to see and these spaces. and “check out” the many new Judaica Israel Partnership Coordinator meet our colleagues in Israel. Next, Samantha met with Sports books for children. The day began as the Director of Director of the Community Center, Mark your calendars, too. The A true Zionist and former Tel Aviv Israel Education, Miri Johnson and Gal Masur, and she received a Beldon Library’s next Used Book resident, Samantha Mazuz, the San lay leader Avia Zimran gave her personal tour of the area, met Sale will take place on Sunday, April Antonio Hillel Director was thrilled a tour of their school, Sulam Tzor colleagues and visited many of his 26 – Tuesday, April 28 in the Holzman to be selected to be a part of the High School, which is located on a sports classes that took place in the Auditorium at the Jewish Campus. Hillel International Senior Staff trip, kibbutz in the region. This beautiful afternoon. Masur oversees thousands Donations of gently used books, CD’s, to Israel in February. Upon arrival school has won numerous awards for of participants and hires trainers and and DVD’s are being accepted. in Israel the Shabbat before the trip being “green” and encouraging its coaches for sports teams who have to be with family, Samantha reached students to recycle and use materials. won national awards and received Beldon Library Hours: out to our San Antonio partnership They have a collection center for recognition for their greatness. Monday, 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. region in the Western Galilee asking the entire area in which people can The final meeting of the day was Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. if she could come for a visit. They bring old computers, VCR tapes, with the newly formed Young Adult Wednesday, 1:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. immediately said yes and drafted her bottles, and metal to the school. The Forum. They have selected a group a full day itinerary to meet with all gardens and outdoor areas are made of great leaders from the region to The Beldon Library is a program of of the key players in the region. She up of recycled materials and the theVictor’s Jewish JaguarFederation / 2x3 of San units Antonio. (6 units) rented a car and drove the hour and students worked together to create See HILLEL, page 10 Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1

PARTNERSHIP is “To stand at the forefront continued from page 8 of medicine, providing Aya Kipershlak is the humane and professional Director of the Department are Jewish and the other half medical care”, the Galilee of International Affairs, Muslim, Christian, Druze and Medical Center cherishes Galilee Medical Center, Circassian. the support of its friends, Nahariya, Israel. Michael Dough / 1x2 units This ethnic mosaic is also as it continues its mission Ozer is a San Antonio reflected in the diversity of of rendering cutting edge physician(2 units) who attended the theAcademy 24,000 employees Sleep / 2x2and unitsmedical (4 units) care to the people of GalileeJewish Medical Journal Center’s - 300Jewish volunteers. Journal As - its January vision 2010Israel’s - v.1 northern periphery. ERGJanuary course 2010 in 2004. - v.1

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio March 2015 9 IN THE COMMUNITY Stahl scholar to speak at Hadassah Temple Beth-El March 20-22 groups to discuss Temple Beth-El will welcome first Barbara and Stephen Friedman Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD, Professor of Liturgy, Worship and elder law and on March 20-22 as its inaugural Ritual. For almost forty years, he scholar, sponsored by the Temple’s has combined research, teaching newly formed Rabbi Samuel and a passion for the spiritual Hardberger Park Stahl Lectureship Fund. The fund, renewal of North American established by Rabbi Stahl’s family Judaism. The Rose Treiman Group will meet at 11:30 in honor of his 75th birthday, Rabbi Hoffman has written a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, at Sarita’s sponsors an annual lecture or or edited over forty books, Restaurant, 2235 Lockhill Selma Rd. Paul lecture series. including My People’s Prayer Premack, an attorney who specializes in Rabbi Hoffman is a pre- Book, a ten-volume edition elder law, will discuss new laws regarding eminent scholar of Jewish liturgy, of the Siddur with modern wills, advanced directives, and other matters ritual, spirituality, theology, and commentaries, which was named of importance. Reservations for lunch are synagogue leadership. In 1994, a National Jewish Book Award required and may be made by sending a check he co-founded Synagogue 2000, Looking for God in San Antonio. winner for 2007. His Rethinking for $15 made out to Hadassah to Sandra a trans-denominational project to Both opportunities are open to Synagogues: A New Vocabulary Shaenfield, 11614 Whisper Valley (78230). envision the ideal synagogue “as the community. More details are for Congregational Life and his Art For further information, call Sandra, (210) moral and spiritual center” for available at www.beth-elsa.org. of Public Prayer are widely used 492-5962, or Ruth Toback, (210) 694-7552. the 21st century. As Synagogue Saturday’s lunch n’ learn is by churches and synagogues The Leah Goot Group will feature the vice- 3000, it has launched Next Dor, made possible by the Temple’s as guides to organizational president of the Hardberger Park Conservancy, a national initiative to engage Jean and Jesse Wulfe Religious visioning and liturgical renewal. Chuck Saxer, on Sunday, March 22. The the next generation through a Enhancement Fund. In 2011, he received a second meeting will start at 3 p.m. at Adante Senior relational approach featuring strong Rabbi Hoffman was ordained National Jewish Book Award for Living, 2702 Cembalo Blvd. There is no communities with transformed as a rabbi in 1969, received his co-authoring Sacred Strategies: charge, but reservations should be made by synagogues at their center. Ph.D. in 1973, and has taught since Transforming Synagogues from calling Marge Present at (210) 492-5153. Rabbi Hoffman will speak then at the Hebrew Union College Functional to Visionary. As there will be no international convention briefly during Shabbat services, - Jewish Institute of Religion, in His articles, both popular and for Hadassah this year, San Antonio members which begin at 7:30 p.m. on New York. All of Temple Beth-El’s scholarly, have appeared in eight are being encouraged to take part in “Fab Friday, March 20. Following current clergy were his students at languages and four continents. Five,” a gathering of the five western regions, Shabbat morning services, he HUC-JIR. From 1984 to 1987, he April 24-26, in Los Angeles. For more will lead a lunch n’ learn program directed its School of Sacred Music Bulter / 2x2 information,units (4 units) please call Kathy O’Neill at (210) entitled Spirituality in Public: as well. In 2003, he was named the Jewish Journal823-8603. - August 2011

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A step back San Antonio women participate in time: A in Hadassah’s Date with the State tour of former Five women from San Ellis from Houston, both Agudas Achim Antonio participated in the Democrats. Some of the recent Hadassah advocacy San Antonio women visited synagogue effort in Austin on February with an aide to Sen. Donna 8 and 9. They were part Campbell; others went to the The community is invited of a group of 40 women office of Sen. Leticia Van de to explore the rich history who learned about issues Putte. Later they met with and preservation of the important to women, Jews legislative aides to Rep. Joe many artworks, stained and Zionists, and met Straus, Speaker of the House. glass, architectural elements with their state legislators The Speaker and Rep. and relics of the former Congregation Agudas Achim, to discuss their common (l to r:) Marion Bernstein, Kathy O’Neill, Judy Lackritz, Tevia Goldman each brought the now St. Paul’s Community concerns. Friedman and Jean Schlesinger in the Old Supreme Court Room at Hadassah delegation to the Kathy O’Neill, president the Texas Capitol floor of the House, where Center. The tour and of the San Antonio Chapter they had a group photograph reception will be held on of Hadassah, was one of Jewish Federation of San House, who answered taken. Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m. the three women planning Antonio, Marion Bernstein, questions and explained the Among the issues The event is the result of the “Date with the State,” Tevia Friedman, and Jean high-pressure atmosphere advocated by Hadassah a major discovery during along with Debby Rice Schlesinger. during the 140 days the members are gender equity in renovation of an obscured of Fort Worth and Susie The night before the visit Legislature is in session. medical research, continued mural painted nearly fifty Avnery of Dallas. The other to the State Capitol, the Before visiting State cooperation, trade and joint years ago by artist Maurice San Antonians who took women heard from Rep. Senators, the Hadassah projects between Texas and Schmidt. The mural depicts part were Judy Lackritz, Craig Goldman (R, Ft. women heard from Senators Israel, opposition to human the rescue of the prophet director of the Community Worth), one of three Jewish Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa from trafficking, and protecting the Jeremiah from the well by Relations Council of the representatives in the Texas the Valley and Rodney rights of pregnant workers. the Ethiopian king’s servant, Ebed-melech. Schmidt, now retired as head of the Texas A&M-Kingsville Art Purim celebration for young couples Department, will be on hand to share his inspirations and The Young Couples Club of Agudas March 7 at 8:00 pm at the home of more information email Rabbi Jeffrey experiences of creating the will be hosting a Purim celebration with Valerie and Yosef Fuller. The cost is $36/ Abraham at rabbi.abraham@agudas- mural. kosher wine tasting from Glazer’s Wine, couple. This event is open to all young achim.org or rsvp on Congregation St. Paul’s Community gourmet cheese and nibbles on Saturday, couples in the San Antonio area. For Agudas Achim’s Facebook page. Center is located at 1201 Donaldson 78228. There is no charge for this program. For more information call Linda Brown at (210) 479- 0307 or RSVP to rsvp@ agudas-achim.org.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio March 2015 11 IN THE COMMUNITY NEWS FROM SAN ANTONIO Congregation Agudas Achim B’NAI B’RITH FIESTA PARADE help students in need in San welcomes new Executive Director TICKETS NOW Antonio and Cuba. Linda Moad has been hired as to the Publisher and CEO of ON SALE In years past the San the new Executive Director of the San Antonio Express-News. Antonio B’nai B’rith has also The Alamo Brandeis B’nai Congregation Agudas Achim. Linda and her family moved supported the local BBYO, B’rith is selling parade Prior to joining the Agudas to San Antonio in 1997 from Salvation Army, Red Cross, tickets for the 2015 Battle Achim professional staff, Moad San Jose, California, where she USO and other important of Flowers and Flambeau spent 8 years as COO of a local worked in public accounting programs. Parades to be held in April. family business. Prior to that, for many years with Ernst & she was the Executive Assistant Young. Tickets are $12 and can be MEMBERSHIP orderd by calling Lydia at (210) 928-1188. MEETINGS The ticket sales have been SA B’nai Brith usually JEWISH WAR VETERANS CORNER a major fundraiser for the meets the second Sunday local chapter for more than of the month at the Campus CALENDAR OF Audie Murphy VA Hospital. 40 years. Funds raised help of the San Antonio Jewish EVENTS: support Jewish Federation’s Community, 12500 N.W. Sunday, March 22 Tuesday March 31 Literacy project, Hillel Military Highway, Room 227 Post meeting, 9:30 a.m. Bingo/Social at Audie Murphy chapters in San Antonio, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the JCC- Room 277 VA Hospital- CTC Building Austin and College Station, For further information from 7 to 8 p.m. Federation’s Passover Care on lodge activities or Thursday, March 5 package program, and a membership, call Lodge Post Deputies to Audie Murphy To volunteer or for more school supplies collection President Irwin Barath at VA Hospital quarterly Meeting, information, call Ken Ashworth and distribution program to (210) 341-4502. 1 p.m. at the Recreation Room at (210) 647-0330. TBE Sisterhood and NCJW sponsor program on gender equality in Israel

Temple Beth-El Lipton has held a variety Sisterhood and the San of positions in both the Antonio section of the national and local NCJW National Council of Jewish organization. She served Women have joined together as chair of the Michigan to present a program on Week Alliance for Jewish gender equality in Israel Education, the School on Thursday, March 19 Site Visit Task Force and at 7 p.m. Guest speaker the Jewish Identity and will be Sharon Lipton, Education Committee of who is an NCJW board Congregation Shaarey member and co-chair of Zedek. the organization’s Israel The program at Temple programs, will speak Beth-El, 211 Belknap Place, on such issues as civil is free and open to the marriage, sex trafficking, public. There will be time domestic violence and for questions and comments. economic and social justice.

12 March 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY Rabbi and Rebbetzin Block to be JNET – get connected The Jewish Young Professional Network, JNET, will host honored at Chabad L’Chaim event the following speakers at Rabbi and Rebbetzin Chaim and undisputed control of every aspect of the group’s upcoming First Rivkie Block will be honored for their his instrument have brought him to Wednesday breakfasts: 30 years of service to the San Antonio collaborate and share the stage with Jewish Community at Chabad’s many of the currently most renowned March 4, 2015 Annual L’Chaim Event to be held on Jewish singers and performers. Ian Fisher Sunday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the His unique Chassidic appearance President/Co-founder SUPA Chabad Center for Jewish Life and combined with his exciting Doors Inc. Learning, 14535 Blanco Road. performing style give an atmosphere April 1, 2015 “Over the past three decades, the of a true Jewish Simcha,” said Rabbi Reuben Bar Yadin Blocks have founded and developed Yossi Marrus, administrator of B-Y Properties Melrose Family a flourishing community and Chabad Chabad and Event Coordinator. Fashions Co-Founder Center, initiated many new and Event Committee includes Dr. innovative programs and touched Andrew and Faryl Greller, Rabbi May 6, 2015 thousands of lives with their warmth, Yossi and Malkie Marrus, Steven and Jason Mittman love and special concern for every Michele Coben, Brian and Lizette Adventure Racing expert and individual they have met. We are Feld, Peter and Darcy Hoberman, Dr. enthusiast honored and humbled to celebrate Rabbi Chaim and Rebbetzin Rivkie Block Jason and Simone Kboudi, and Adam them this evening for 30 years of and Stacey Schwartz. JNET meets every First dedicated service to our community,” and violinist, Daniel Ahaviel, will For more information and for ticket Wednesday of the month, at said Faryl Greller, Event Chair along headline the event with a full length and sponsorship prices, visit www. 7:30 am, at Il Sogno (at the with her husband Dr. Drew Greller. concert. chabadsa.com/30years or call Chabad Pearl). For ticket information, Internationally acclaimed artist “Daniel’s unique style and his at (210) 764-0300. visit www.jnetsa.org. Invites You And Your Family To Our Community Second Night

SEDER Led by Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham and Hazzan Jeremy Lipton

Saturday, April 4, 2015, 6:30 pm Enjoy the warm company of family and friends at our interactive seder designed for the whole family with Haggadah reading, spiritual understanding and song. All are welcome. $36/adult, $10/child (age 6-11)

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Please send your reservation and check/credit card payable to: Congregation Agudas Achim ~ 16550 Huebner Rd. San Antonio, TX 78248, pay online at www.agudas-achim.org, or call Linda Brown at 210.479.0307

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio March 2015 13 IN THE COMMUNITY: SENIOR NEWS Community invited on Yom Hashoah trip to Houston Holocaust Museum The second annual Senior Yom Congregation Agudas Achim at 8 San Antonio. Jewish Senior Services. Hashoah trip to the Houston a.m. on Thursday, April 16, and Hosted by Congregation Agudas The cost is $10/person and you Holocaust Museum is now open enjoy a kosher lunch at Laykie’s Achim, the program is co-sponsored must reserve your place; please for reservations. Open to all Gourmet Café at the Evelyn by Chabad Center for Jewish Life visit the website at www.agudas- adults, this year the program has Rubenstein JCC in Houston before and Learning, Congregation Agudas achim.org or call Linda Brown at expanded to include two buses proceeding to private docent tours Achim, Congregation Rodfei (210) 479-0307. Reservations are and can accommodate up to ninety at the museum. A kosher box dinner Sholom and Temple Beth El with on a first come basis and seating is participants. The group will depart will be provided on the way back to underwriting by Golden Manor limited. L’Chayim Shabbat with Seniors program expands “L’Chayim! Shabbat services at least once each Club gets Shalom!” several Golden month at the residences, Estates residents said in giving Jewish seniors the ready for unison as they lifted their opportunity to be involved cups of respective wine or and experience the Passover grape juice together at the celebration of Shabbat. Rodfei Sholom’s end of Shabbat services Shabbat with Seniors is a L’Chayim Club for on Friday, Feb. 6. Rabbi community-wide collaboration community seniors will have Jeffrey Abraham of Agudas sponsored by Golden Manor their next monthly event on Achim led the service for the Jewish Senior Services. Wednesday, March 18, from residents at Golden Estates, Volunteers are needed 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. kicking off an expansion to lead services for seniors The program, presented by of Shabbat with Seniors, a Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham pours wine for residents at Golden Estates to when rabbis are not available. Rabbi Avraham Scheinberg, program that takes services conclude a Shabbat with Seniors service on February 6. If interested, please contact will be Four Questions to seniors in their places of whose parents live at different ways and my hope is Lety at the GMJSS office at and Beyond. It will be an residence. Madison Estates, and wished that each prayer can connect (210) 302-6946. opportunity to learn about Services in February were that they could participate with people in the way that GMJSS also provides Passover and ask questions, also held at Adante Senior in Shabbat services without will be most meaningful to transportation for Jewish as well as socialize over Living with Rabbi Avraham leaving their home. that individual.” Seniors who wish to attend lunch. There is no charge Scheinberg of Rodfei Golden Manor Jewish Area Rabbis plan to lead services at their synagogue. for seniors, thanks to co- Sholom officiating and at Senior Services was vital sponsorship of Rodfei Madison Estates, officiated in helping to expand Sholom and a grant from by Rabbi Mara Nathan of the program it has long Golden Manor Jewish Temple Beth-El. sponsored at Golden Estates. Senior Services. Others are Rabbi Abraham, “I love watching others welcome and encouraged who spearheaded the connect with the prayers to attend at $5 per person. initiative, reached out to through the beautiful RSVP by Wednesday, March other congregations and melodies,” said Rabbi 11, to Rodfei Sholom at community organizations Abraham. “My goal is after recently being contacted [email protected] Troy / 1x1 units or(1 (210)unit) that each person has their 493-3557.Jewish Journal - December 2014 by a community member own spiritual experience in John S. Troy LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT MEMBER A.S.L.A. 222-1355 www.johnstroylandarch.com

14 March 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH NEWS Camp Gan Israel Hebrew and cooking registration underway lead Heintz Summer

Camp Gan Israel will host an open house informational day on Sunday, Camp line up March 8 from 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the camp grounds, 14535 Blanco Heintz Preschool is currently Road. There will be activities for registering preschool and elementary the children and snacks. Register school children for HPS Summer for camp with the Early Bird special which begins the week of June 15 before March 30 and save $75. and continues through August 14. Camp Gan Israel’s 28th season Izzy for ages 5Y-12Y. Many sign- HPS Camps for children ages 2 of summer camp will take place up options are available including to 8 include cooking, Hebrew, art during the months of June and July. full-day, half-day as well as full- exploration, reading and writing CIT (Counselor in Training) camp CGI’s first session will be from week, three-days weekly or two-day fun, splashy water days, and even course that will allow them time to be Monday, June 15 to Friday, July 3. weekly options. Extended care is Maccabi games. Older students campers while preparing to become The second session will be from available from 7:30 a.m. and until 6 will gain valuable experience Camper Assistants. Monday, July 6 to Friday, July p.m. working with adults and children as Responsible Middle and High 17. The third session will be from For registration and more Counselors in Training (CITS) and School students needing volunteer Monday, July 20 to Friday, Aug. 7. information visit www.ganisraelsa. Camp Assistants in an enriching hours are invited to apply to be CGI camp has two divisions, com or call Rochel at (210) 764- educational setting. Camper Assistants, a position that Mini Gan for ages 18M-4Y and Gan 0300. HPS creative camps include: Junior Chef Camp for healthy cooking allows them to directly work with excitement; Dr. Seuss Campity camp staff and campers while earning Camp for writing, reading and lots service hours. A letter detailing Camp Gan Israel announces new director of painting; Hebrew Happiness for involvement is presented to students Rochel Teldon has are grateful to Rabbi of Mrs. Teldon,” expanding our world and languages; at the end of their session. been named the new Marrus for raising said Rabbi Block. Mini Maccabi Camp for fun and To register your child, e-mail director of Camp the quality and Rabbi Marrus will games that build our healthy bodies; [email protected] or call Gan Israel. Teldon professionalism of our continue to advise and Amazing Animals-for immersion in the Heintz Preschool at (210) 479-0429. will be taking over program over the past supervise the program world of animals with visits from very All camps are held at Congregation from Rabbi Yossi 17 years and we look and Mrs. Malkie special guests; and Artsy Camp for Agudas Achim in the Heintz Marrus who has held forward to many years Marrus will return dancing, painting and sculpting. Preschool/IPRS wing. A typical day this position for the of exciting growth as the director of the Fourth and Fifth graders are runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and early past 17 years. “We under the leadership Mini Gan program. encouraged to apply for the HPS and late stay options are available.

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16 March 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH NEWS Girl Scouts come together to celebrate Girl Scout Month Each year in March, Girl Scouts Girls are requested to wear their of all faiths join together to current vest or sash to the service. celebrate the spiritual side of Girl Family members or troop leaders Scouting. are asked to attend with their Girl The Jewish Committee of Girl Scouts. Scouting will host a Girl Scout This service will count toward Shabbat on Friday evening, March the religious awards requirement 20th during the 6:15 p.m. One to attend a religious service of a Friday Night with Friends Shabbat different faith than their own. service at Congregation Agudas This is the perfect occasion for Achim, 16550 Huebner Road. Girl Scouts of other faiths to attend a All current and alumni Girl Scouts Jewish service while in the comfort Weinberger at [email protected], office at (210) 349-2404. Check-in are invited to attend this lively of other sister Girl Scouts. chairman of the Jewish Committee will begin at 6 p.m. for all Girl Scout musical service. For more information, contact Risa of Girl Scouting, or the Girl Scout Daisies through Girl Scout alumni. Gan Gani offers Come Celebrate Passover Montessori inspired in a Plague Kind of Way with PJ Library Pre-K classroom for the 2015-16 Sunday, March 29 academic school year 3:00 pm Gan Gani has opened learning,” Rosenberg said. registration for the 2015 – The preschool offers small 2016 academic school year. classes and low student- Now in its 27th year, Gan teacher ratios ensure each Temple Beth-El Gani is a Jewish preschool child receives individual for children ages 18 months and caring attention. In 211 Belknap Place, 78212 to 4 years old. addition, Gan Gani provides Gan Gani offers specialty interactive opportunities enrichment classes such as for parent and family literacy, music and Spanish, involvement. Co-sponsored by Temple Beth-El to enhance and round off Gan Gani is located on the children’s learning the Chabad Lubavitch with a collaboration from our experience. Center grounds and includes San Antonio synagogues. This past year, Gan Gani an outdoor playground and added a Montessori inspired bicycle track. Pre-K classroom under the Gan Gani is staffed with direction of Dalia Rosenberg, trained and certified early a Montessori certified childhood educators with For more information, or to RSVP, contact preschool teacher. a strong commitment to “Jewish values are the offering a quality Jewish Lauren Abraham, PJ Library Coordinator: core of the classroom and education. together with the designed For more information or to environment, the classroom set up an appointment to visit fosters independence and the school, call Rivkie Block [email protected] 212.542.0307 a caring community of at (210) 492-1085 or visit N children and teachers that www.GanGani.org. embrace a thought provoking

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio March 2015 17 WHAT’S HAPPENING

FINANCIAL TIPS SHARED WITH AGUDAS ACHIM L’CHAYIM CLUB WORLD WIDE WRAP Community seniors and The students of Inda Posner Religious School friends gathered for the of Congregation Agudas Achim (CAA) L’Chayim Club’s monthly learned the secrets behind the mitzvah of program on January 14 tefillin (pictured with Steve Cole) as part of at Congregation Rodfei the 2015 World Wide Wrap hosted by CAA Sholom. IBC Bank presented Men’s Club on Sunday, Feb. 8. Money Buzz and Money Smart, a program to educate people in basic money management as well as how to be alert to fraud schemes. (l to r) Margo Hoenig and Frances Vogel

PJ LIBRARY FORMS NEW COMMUNITY INITIATIVES COMMITTEE The PJ Library Committee has selected Chair Lisa Abramson and a committee of 10 area women to lead the Jewish Federation’s community initiatives. This committee is still forming and bringing energy to the community. Beginning in 2015, look to see more synagogue and community organization collaborations for (L-R): Paola Kisel, Sara Kisel, Susan Furman, Marcia Schwartz with son Jeremy in front, Rochel & David events, new creative ways to share PJ Library Kisel, a friend, and Linda Bazaman engaged with residents at Golden Estates. books together, and ways to welcome and greet new families to the area. TIKKUN OLAM DAY More than 150 Rodfei members and friends participated in doing mitzvot for the San Antonio community as part of the congregation’s 2015 Tikkun Olam Day. Participants worked at the San Antonio Food Bank, Golden Estates, Ronald McDonald House, and The newly formed PJ Library Committee includes: Walker Ranch Park. Left to right: Suzanne Patrick, Rachel Tawil, Lauren Abraham (PJ Library Coordinator), Deborah Bar Yadin, Darcy Hoberman, Lisa Abramson (Committee Chair), Michelle Vizarraga, Elyssa Kane, (L-R): Talia Contie, Hannah Feld, and Maya Contie help Micah Beall. Not pictured: Melissa Baumholtz, Tania Lubetzy, and pick up trash at Walk Ranch Park. Deborah Denker

18 March 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL WHAT’S HAPPENING

TU B’SHEVAT CELEBRATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY

CELEBRATING NOURISHMENT OF TREES AND FOODS EXPLORING NATURE FOR TU B’SHEVAT More than 40 community seniors enjoyed an afternoon filled with food and friends at the Tu B’Shevat Sunshine Club Luncheon. The Sunshine Club is a joint program of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life and Learning and Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services.

ABOVE: Texas Forest Service Regional Urban Forester Mark Kroeze and Alamo Area Master Naturalist Lissa Martinez plant a compact pomegranate tree on the front lawn at Gan Gani Preschool. ABOVE LEFT: Texas Master Naturalists Morah Wendy Drezek and Stan Drezek led a Nature Walk in the Savanna Restoration area, sharing interesting tree information. Participants explored the benefits of good nutrition and how it relates to the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat, the New Year for Trees, with Nutritionist Jenny Hagendorf. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHABAD YOUTH ZONE TU B’SHEVAT TREES! Children and parents enjoy making birthday cards for the trees on Tu B’Shevat at an after school party at Congregation Rodfei Sholom.

FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION… Ada Meira Scheinberg makes her first challah at Congregation Rodfei On Sunday, Jan. 25, more than 30 children gath- Sholom’s Mother - ered at Home Depot for a DIY Youth Zone Wood- Daughter Challah Baking working Workshop for the New Year for Trees. day on January 25. For more information visit www.ChabadSA.com/ YouthZone. THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio March 2015 19 IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH NEWS

BLESS THIS CLASSROOM Rabbi Mara Yad B’Yad performing Nathan from Temple Beth a mock Jewish El performed a Hanukat Ha’Bayit, wedding, of sorts as a new mezuzah On Wednesday, March The Pre-K class will serve was hung on the 18 at 10 a.m., Yad as the wedding party pre-kindergarten B’Yad Intergenerational while the other classes, classroom at the Program will conduct a grandparents, grandpals, mock Jewish wedding to and parents serve as Block and Dreeben marry the letters Q and U. invited wedding guests. School for Young Seniors in the community Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham’s Children. are invited to witness the puppets will serve as unique event. clergy for this special According to Heintz event. Preschool Director, Aliza Instead of using a tallit JCC to hold Summer Camp open house Cantu, “Teaching the to wrap the “bride” and The JCC Summer Camp places, meeting new friends “Feel free to invite friends concept that the letter “groom” together at the open house is scheduled for and much more. and family who may be Q cannot work in words end of the ceremony, Tuesday, March 24 from JCC members enjoy looking for summer camp without its “sidekick” a special photo quilt 3:30-6:30 p.m. During the exclusive priority registration opportunities for their U is not always an easy has been designed with free event, parents can obtain and early bird discounts children to attend the open concept for children to a variety of photos of information about the JCC’s through March 27. house,” said Lisa Guerrero, remember. By “marrying” the Pre-K class. This summer camp program Registration opens to the JCC Youth & Camping the two letters in a special quilt will be auctioned and register their children. community on April 1. Director. The JCC will also ceremony, it is our hope off during the reception Inflatables and an outdoor This summer’s theme offer a special 1-day-only that this concept will stick portion of the Yad B’Yad petting zoo will keep the is “TEXAS” and will membership promotion with all of the preschool program that day. children engaged. be packed with tons of for anyone who joins and children, not just the Pre-K For more information JCC’s summer camp individual and all-camp registers for summer camp at students.” about this Yad B’Yad program, accredited by activities throughout the the Open House. The mock wedding is program, or any of the Yad the American Camping summer beginning June 1 For complete information also a time to teach the B’Yad Intergenerational Association, provides and running through August about JCC Summer Camp, preschool students some programs, contact the children with an environment 21. The camp day runs visit www.jccsanantonio.org/ wedding etiquette and help Heintz Preschool office that promotes self esteem, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with camp or call the camp office children understand the (210) 479-0429 or email building skills, discovering extended early and late stay at (210) 302-6859. many rituals associated yadbyad.heintz@gmail. Beyer Boys / 2x2 (4 units) hidden talents, exploring new options. with a Jewish wedding. com. Jewish Journal - January 2014

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20 March 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL Yom Hashoah WHAT’S HAPPENING 2015 SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS - KICK OFF EVENT

A GREAT EVENT FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY!

Join us for a A special Caregiver Support Group event hosted at the Jewish Campus on community-wide trip February 18 provided information and resources for people in the commu- nity who care directly or indirectly for an aging or disabled loved one. to the Houston The event was organized by Jewish Family Service and Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services. Sponsors included the Barshop JCC, Bexar Area Holocaust Museum! Agency on Aging and Harbor Hospice. THURSDAY, APRIL 16

8 AM - 9 PM MUSIC TO YOUNG EARS Kiddush Klatch◆ Senior Lunch Programming at Houston JCC at Noon & Golden Manor Jewish◆ Senior Museum Services Tour at 2:30 pm Present We will depart Congregation Agudas Achim at 8 am (sharp) } by luxury charter bus and stop for catered kosher lunch

Monday, Aprilbefore 28 ● 8:15am arriving - 9:00pm at the Houston Holocaust Museum for our

12:00pm privateLunch at Houston docent JCC tours. A kosher box dinner will be provided 2:30pm Museum Tour on the way back to San Antonio. We will depart Congregation Agudas Achim at 8:30am (sharp) by luxury charter bus and stop for catered kosherThe triplunch willbefore cost $10 per person. You must reserve arriving at the Houston$ your Holocaust place Museum by email to [email protected] for our private docent tours. A kosher box dinner will be provided oron thecalling way back Mindi to at 479.0307. Reservations are on San Antonio. a first come basis and seating is VERY LIMITED.

Participation is FREE but you must reserve your place by email to m.stern@agudas- Please notePlease that note that the the museum museum tour is tour is 2 hours achim.org or calling Mindi! at 479.0307. 2 hours with extended periods of standing Reservations are on a first comewith basis and extended and walking. periods of standing and walking. seating is VERY LIMITED. This community-wide event is hosted by Agudas Achim’s Simcha Senior Club and sponsored in part by: Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services, Temple Beth-El, Chabad Lubavitch and Rodfei Sholom. Members of the San Antonio Symphony performed at the JCC Block and Dreeben School for Young Children. Children enjoyed several Jewish songs as they learned about what makes up a solo, duet, trio, and quartet.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio March 2015 21 IN THE COMMUNITY: COLLEGE/TEENS Local Hillel Students J-Serve offers celebrate the new semester community service San Antonio Hillel began this spring semester by opportunity for hosting a Shabbat Challah Back dinner. Students from all over San Antonio Jewish teens gathered for a fun filled J-Serve, the annual day Participants will register Shabbat evening, meeting of community service for for their service site new friends, eating great Jewish teens, will be held beginning at 9 a.m. Service food, and singing Shabbat March 29. opportunities will include songs. Teens will meet at the sites such as the San On both the Trinity JCC at 9 a.m. and return at Antonio Food Bank, San University and UTSA 3 p.m. Jewish teenagers in Antonio Furniture Bank, Campuses, students grades 7-12 are encouraged and other local non-profits. participated in involvement to attend. Transportation to service fairs where they were able Attendees will receive sites will be provided. to share Hillel information lunch and community For more information or and the semester calendar service hours for school. to register, please contact with the general student to Israel this summer on a T-shirts will also be Rachel Rustin at (210) 302- population, recruit for ABOVE: Trinity University students at an involvement fair, sharing FREE Birthright Israel trip, available for the first 100 6969 or [email protected]. Birthright Israel trips, and information about Hillel contact Samantha Mazuz at teens to arrive. allow new and interested [email protected]. students to meet them. a semester filled with great Students also participated events and programs. in the Martin Luther King For more information on March in San Antonio, how to get involved, or if held lunches on campus you know of a young adult and enjoyed a movie night. between the ages of 18-26 Students continue to plan for that would like to travel

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Purim Bash Chef Daniel Barshop, a member opportunity to meet with their local Chabad on Campus will of the Chabad on Campus and state elected officials at the be hosting a citywide student group, shares his Capitol. Purim party for students professional sushi making Invited speakers include Texas expertise with the students of Wednesday, March 4 at Governor Greg Abbott and Speaker San Antonio during a recent 7 p.m. of the House Joe Straus III. There will be mask “Sushi Shabbat.” During the event, area college students Each city’s Community decorating, disco lights, socialized, enjoyed a sushi Relations Council will coordinate hamatashen and more. buffet along with traditional the conference for their local The Purim Bash will matzo ball soup, challah and constituents. The Dallas JCRC is take place at the Jewish other Shabbat foods. helping to coordinate the overall Student Center at 13210 conference. Hopkins Glade. Students The tentative agenda calls for the are encouraged to come in meetings to start in the Old Texas costume and participate in Supreme Court Room in the Texas a grand costume contest. Capitol at 9 a.m. and to end around All students who come 3:30 p.m. in costume will receive a Passover Seder working hard to prepare charge. To reserve a The cost to participate in the door prize. Registration The Chabad on Campus an interactive, enjoyable seat for the Passover mission will be $36, all inclusive, is on facebook.com/ Student group will prepare and informative evening Seder email RabbiAri@ per person. For more information jewishUTSA.com. and host a Passover Seder open to all students of San ChabadonCampusSA.com and to register go to the Jewish for area college students. Antonio. or go to www.facebook. Federation website www.jfsatx.org Organizers say they are The Seder is free of com/jewishUTSA.com. or call (210) 302-6960.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio March 2015 23 PASSOVER Pre-Passover pizza Chabad hosts Out with party for children The burning of hamatz (leavened products) community the hamatz! is a Jewish ritual before Passover. San Antonio children can safely participate in the Congregation Agudus Achim will host ritual during a pre-Passover pizza party at Passover Seder a Pre-Passover Potluck on Friday, March Congregation Agudas Achim. 27 at 7:15 p.m. A SAFD fire truck will be on site for the event. The Chabad Center for Jewish Life and Learning will The dinner will be preceded by a This dinner is free and open to all. RSVP for host a communal Passover Seder on Friday, April 3 at the Friday Night With Friends Simcha catering purposes to [email protected]. Chabad Center, 14535 Blanco Road. Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Services begin at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Seder at Family Friendly Friday Night Service at 8:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Passover storytime Relive the Exodus, discover the eternal message of This potluck is not Kosher for the Haggadah, and enjoy a Seder complete with hand- Passover, but is a fun way to use Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham will host a holiday made Shmurah Matzo, Israeli wines, and a dinner spiced up the last of your hamatz. Bring a storytime at Barnes and Noble La Cantera on with singing and explanations of the unique traditional dairy/vegetarian dish to share and Tuesday, March 31 at 4:30 p.m. The event customs of this special night. please remember to use ingregients is open to all at no charge. Children and their Handmade Shmurah Matzo will be available for with hechshers (rabbinical product families will hear fascinating stories about purchase from the Chabad Center for $25 a pound. certification). No RSVP is necessary. Passover and then walk over to Grimaldi’s For Seder or Matzo reservations, call Chabad at (210) Agudas Achim will provide tableware, Pizza for a no-host dinner. 764-0300. drinks and dessert.

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Share an evening of “Cherished for members and $35 for non- a check payable to Temple Beth- Memories” on Tuesday, March members. As has been the custom El, 211 Belknap Pl. San Antonio, community 24, as Rabbi Mara Nathan leads each year, 3% of each reservation TX 78212. Be sure to indicate an inspirational Women’s Seder in will be donated to MAZON: A that your check is for the Women’s the Barshop Auditorium at Temple Jewish Response to Hunger. Seder. first night Beth-El, 211 Belknap, beginning at The registration deadline is Babysitting is available for this 6:15 p.m. March 13. Register online at event. For reservations, call Dollie Seder The cost for the Seder is $30 http://tinyurl.com/sederw or mail Closna at (210) 733-9135. The JCC will host a first night Sunday Passover Seder on Friday, April 3 at 7 Agudas Achim Second p.m. in the Holzman Auditorium at the Barshop JCC. Funday The event is open to the Jewish Night Community Seder community. Single seats, a table for ten, Congregation Agudas Achim will tzimmes, sautéed vegetables, Pesach or anything in between are available host a Community Second Night flourless chocolate cake, with with advanced reservation. Ceremonial Seder on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at raspberry sauce and parve whipped workshop Maneschewitz and grape juice will be 6:30 p.m. The interactive Seder, led by topping, fruit, wine, grape juice, iced provided. Attendees are welcome to Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham and Hazzan tea, and coffee Rodfei Sholom will have bring a bottle of kosher for Passover wine Jeremy Lipton, is designed for the The cost of attending is $36/adults, its monthly Sunday Funday for their party. A vegetarian entrée option whole family with Haggadah reading, $10/youth (6-11) and children (5 on Sunday, March 22, from is also available with advanced request. spiritual understanding and song. and under) are free. To rsvp and for 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Plate prices are $19 for ages 12+, $10 A traditional family style Seder more information visit the website Synagogue, 3003 Sholom for ages 4 to 11, and children under the dinner will be served. The menu at www.agudas-achim.org or call Drive. Following breakfast, age of 4 are free. Please be sure to bring includes garden salad with dressing, Linda Brown at (210) 479-0307. The there will be arts and crafts your own highchairs and boosters if matzo ball soup, roasted chicken, deadline for reservations is Tuesday, as well as an opportunity to needed. brisket, rosemary potatoes, carrot March 31. learn - through hands-on Advanced registration is required activities - how to help get by calling (210) 302-6820 or online ready for Passover. Everyone at www.jccsanantonio.org/seasons. is welcome, and encouraged Because space is limited, early HAPPY PASSOVER! to bring an apron. RSVP registration is strongly encouraged. by Tuesday, March 17 by Seating preferences will be From the staff of the Jewish Journal contacting the synagogue at accommodated if possible, but are not [email protected] or (210) guaranteed. 493-3557. Save the Date! Wednesday, April 22 5:30 pm Yom Hazikaron Memorial & Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio March 2015 25 ARTS & CULTURE Science and Faith: Can you be a fan of both? A friend who I have if the Bible seems to be in capacity to read and pursue is totally immersed in the Mishugas: known for thirty years just conflict with science, we the ultimate meaning of the world of science. Listening moved back to San Antonio. LINDA need to activate our belief in Two Books which will one to their dialogue is an eye When she popped in to say KAUFMAN the ultimate “unity of truth.” day be in complete agreement. opener and a privilege. hello, her first request was They suggest that we Father Paul jumps right When I visited Colorado that we begin a weekly book need to keep on doing good in to add that scientific this past fall, I didn’t need club as she had picked up a scientific work and try to fundamentalists who dismiss to know the history of the fascinating book at Barnes & same time. understand nature and the the Bible are also missing Rocky Mountains or have Noble. But Paul and Guy, my world better while studying the point. The Big Bang a geological explanation of Little did I know that I two new Jesuit friends, the Bible and trying to theory and the scriptural their existence. would soon be reading a new lightheartedly convince their understand God’s work stories of Creation are both As I stood on a quiet release called Would You readers that there doesn’t more clearly, all the while trying to answer the question spot in the middle of this Baptize an Extraterrestrial? have to be any problem with believing that they are totally of how and why we are magnificent mountain range Once I had the book in my believing in both. compatible. here. However, that question what came to mind is the hands, I saw it was written They shared Pope John Brother Guy contends means something very passage from Psalm 121: by two Jesuits – Brother Guy Paul II’s restoration of an that it is the religious different to a scientist than to “I will lift up mine eyes Consolmagno and Father ancient teaching: the idea of fundamentalists who seem a philosopher. unto the hills, from whence Paul Mueller. For sure, this the ultimate “unity of truth. to be lacking in faith as they The book is a lively cometh my help. My help would not be a book I would It states that God is revealed insist that science and faith repartee between two very cometh from the Lord, who choose on my own. in two different ways: first, in must be in agreement right intelligent, educated and made heaven and earth.” But, having committed to the events of human history now rather than believing that thoughtful men of God That’s enough “unity of a book club that would begin as found in the writings of the God has made us with the whose professional life truth” for me. in less than a week, I set Bible and second, through the about opening this volume beauty and structure of nature. with the strange title. These two “books,” the Book In a lively dialogue of Scripture and the Book of between two highly Nature, cannot disagree with educated astronomers who each other as they are both are scientists at the Vatican “written” by the same author, Observatory, these two men God. tackle some of the common What this means is that if questions at the intersection there seem to be differences of faith and science. between science and the It seems the title is an Bible on such matters as the adaptation of Pope Francis’s creation of the universe and recent remark, “Imagine if of life on Earth, it merely a Martian showed up, all reveals that we haven’t yet big ears and big nose like learned to interpret the Two a child’s drawing, and he Books correctly. asked to be baptized. How One strong possibility is would you react?” that we don’t yet know how Of course, this is not a to read the Book of Nature question that would come accurately. The other is that up in Jewish circles, but the we haven’t yet interpreted seeming conflict between faith the Bible correctly. Possibly and science has produced we are reading it too literally many a Jewish agnostic or rather than figuratively. atheist. I happen to be living Or the third likelihood with one right now. is that we have them both For many contemporary incorrectly understood. people it is an either/or The authors’ propose that decision. Science and faith the problem is with the are seen as opposites, two interpreters not the Author of opposing idea systems that these two books. cannot be accepted at the How refreshing it was to read their conclusion that

26 March 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL ARTS & CULTURE Exploring the history Rodfei Sholom Book Club and meaning Rodfei Sholom Days of Simon Stern by Book Club’s upcoming Arthur Cohen (fiction). discussions include: Nathan, a Jewish scribe, of the messiah March 11, 2015: The tells the story of the coming Lion Seekers by Kenneth of the Messiah in the person Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham will Bonert (historical/literary of one Simon Stern, from review There is No Messiah fiction). These are the years his birth on the Lower East - and you’re it by Rabbi of the Great Depression Side through his career as Robert N. Levine D.D. at when Isaac Heller--with his a millionaire dealer in real Agudas Achim’s March mother and sister--arrives in estate, to the building of a Book Review on Tuesday, South Africa from Lithuania refuge for Jewish remnants March 10. The event at 10 to reunite with their father of the Second World a.m. will take place in the who had made the journey War. “ . . .and American Gurinsky Family Social years before. This epic novel despite its Jewish Hall. Light refreshments novel tells the story of how peculiarity . . .” will be served. For more the Jews came to South For additional details, In the Days of Simon Stern by information contact Suzan Africa and what they had to contact the synagogue at Mendlovitz at (210) 344- Arthur Cohen is among the books do to make it home. [email protected] or featured in upcoming discussions 1108. April 8, 2015: In the (210) 493-3557. with the Rodfei Sholom Book Club. Rumors returns to The Vex JCC’s STARZ performs During the Sheldon Vexler Rumors. The farce will make Tickets on sale Thursday, award-winning show Theatre’s inaugural season a triumphant return, closing April 2. Production dates in 1999, Artistic Director out the 2014-15 season with May 2 – 31, 2015. Actors in STARZ, the JCC with humor, love and song,” Ken Frazier directed Neil an all new cast, director, and Visit www.vexler.org for youth performance troupe said Rachel Rustin, who Simon’s hilarious play vision. more information. for students in fifth grade produces STARZ at the JCC. and up, have been rehearsing Honk! won the Olivier and preparing for their spring Award (the British equivalent production of Honk! The of the Tony Award) for Best WE MAKE HOUSECALLS show, a musical adaptation New Musical in 2000 and has of Hans Christian Anderson’s been entertaining families Trusted local family The Ugly Duckling, tells the and winning-over audiences for three generations story of Ugly, who takes an ever since. adventurous journey and Honk!, Jr. will be performed TOP PRICE PAID FOR winds up learning about true March 21 at 7 p.m. and March beauty teaching the audience 22 at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. in about acceptance along the the Vexler Theatre at the JCC. North Star Mall way. Tickets are $7 and may be Near Dillard’s “This is a fantastic musical purchased by calling (210) 302- that tackles sensitive issues 6859. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK All Silver - Diamonds - Platinum GOLD 210.308.7118 Rolex Watches Ask for Charlie or David 210.308.7118 1102 E. Sonterra Blvd. #106 San Antonio, TX 78258

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28THE MarchJEWISH 2015 JOURNAL A Apublication publication of ofthe the Jewish Jewish Federation Federation of ofSan San Antonio Antonio THENOVEMBER JEWISH 2014JOURNAL29 FROM THE COVER this year’s awards was U.S. & WORLD NEWS GRANTS continued from page 1 Congregation Rodfei Sholom. Congregation projects and needs.” Rodfei Sholom has The grant recipients for maintained a community JWV honors all minority 2014-2015 vary in purpose mikvah (ritual bath) that is but all contribute to the the only one in the region empowerment and benefit of and is used by members of Medal of Honor recipients the Jewish Community. every denomination and For decades, minority these wrongs, and on March Medal of Honor Celebration ◆ The Eleanor Kolitz synagogue in San Antonio. military personnel, 18, 2014, twenty-four new gala in Arlington, Virginia Hebrew Language Academy The committee awarded including Jews, were Medal of Honor recipients on February 14, 2015. was awarded funds to $7,000 for the refurbishment prevented from receiving were enshrined including The gala featured Medal support the 8th grade student of the mikvah. Congregation the Medal of Honor, our Jewish Americans, Hispanic of Honor recipients Colonel trip to Israel. The trip to will Rodfei Sholom also received nation’s highest military Americans and African Jack Jacobs, an NBC allow the students to utilize a grant to help provide award, due to bias and Americans. News military analyst, and the language they have scholarships for its summer prejudice. In honor of these Lieutenant General Robert learned and experience the camp program. The Jewish War Veterans recipients, the Jewish War Foley, the Director of Army country they study. The Foundation would of the USA acted to right Veterans of America held a Emergency Relief. ◆ Jewish Family Services like to extend this funding received a grant for staff opportunity to a wide training and education variety of organizations. to enhance the quality of If you would like further New State Dept. travel warning for services provided by JFS to information please contact the community. the Jewish Federation of San Israel cites deaths of U.S. citizens ◆ The final recipient of Antonio. 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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio March 2015 31 U.S. & WORLD NEWS IAEA: Iran limiting Polish Culture of Ministry but also hiding rejects request to renovate nuclear activities (JTA) — Iran is limiting its testing of its uranium refinement capacities yet failing to cooperate with international nuclear historic synagogue inspectors, the U.N. atomic watchdog said. WARSAW, Poland (JTA) — The International Atomic Energy Agency Poland’s Ministry of Culture made the assertions in a report released and National Heritage turned February 20, the Deutche Welle newspaper down a request to help fund reported. the renovation of an historic “The agency remains concerned about synagogue in Przysucha. the possible existence in Iran of undisclosed The total estimated cost to nuclear-related activities involving military- renovate the synagogue in related organizations, including activities southern Poland, about 60 related to the development of a nuclear miles from Warsaw, is $52,000. payload for a missile,” the IAEA report said. The foundation had requested While failing to cooperate with inspectors, Iran has refrained from expanding tests of $43,000. Przysucha synagogue (Photo by Jacques Lahitte) The synagogue’s titleholder, the more efficient models of a machine used to foundation to perform necessary Foundation for Jewish Life Foundation for the Preservation refine uranium, complying with a nuclear rescue work on the Przysucha and Culture and the Cahnman of Jewish Heritage in Poland, said agreement with six world powers, Reuters synagogue, including securing Foundation. it was trying to convince federal reported. the foundation and restoring the The synagogue is a monument officials to change their minds. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu roof. The poor condition of the to late Baroque architecture, the “We do not understand why it said the IAEA’s report proved Tehran is synagogue, which was returned only such facility in the Mazovia is not in the interest of the Polish hiding its nuclear weapons ambitions. to the Jewish community at the region and one of the most state to assist in caring for Jewish The IAEA “once again notes that Iran is beginning of the 21st century, is important in Poland. At the end monuments,” Monika Krawczyk, refusing to reveal to the world its preparations the result of decades of neglect of the 18th century Przysucha the foundation’s director general, for the production of nuclear weapons,” following World War II. was a vital center of Hasidism in told JTA. Netanyahu said in a statement. “Iran insists on The foundation began Poland. After World War II, the Between 2012 and 2014, the hiding this from the international community revitalizing the synagogue building was used as stables and Ministry had provided financial at a time when the major powers are with support from the World to store fertilizer. assistance that had allowed the continuing to try and allow Iran to produce Monuments Fund, the Taube the core of such weapons, enriched uranium.

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32 March 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL U.S. & WORLD NEWS Dozens of Wisconsin homes hit with anti-Semitic graffiti (JTA) — Anti-Semitic and racial slurs and swastikas were spray-painted on at least 30 homes in Madison, Wisconsin. The graffiti attack occurred overnight on February 20, Madison police told local media. The graffiti was found on homes, cars, garage doors, mailboxes and driveways. The total damage was estimated at more than One of the homes defaced in Wisconsin. $10,000. Stein, the president of News reported. One of the properties the Jewish Federation of Police have not called the vandalized belongs to Jim Madison, WSAU-Wheeler attack a hate crime. Jewish groups join call on Obama to stop marginalizing American Muslims WASHINGTON (JTA) – criticized the publicity for The letter was Three Jewish organizations the summit as focusing only spearheaded by the joined 15 other interfaith on Islamic extremists. Interfaith Alliance, whose groups to express concern “As you know, studies by executive director is Rabbi that the White House is the FBI and the Southern Jack Moline, the former marginalizing American Poverty Law Center have head of the National Jewish Muslims. shown that the overwhelming Democratic Council. Bend the Arc: a Jewish majority of terrorist incidents “Unfortunately, no single Partnership for Justice, the in the United States were religion has a monopoly on National Council of Jewish committed by non-Muslims,” extremist violence,” Moline Women and T’ruah: The the letter said. The groups said. “The White House must Rabbinic Call to Justice said that they were concerned make sure not to unfairly signed a February 12 letter about “focusing exclusively single out American Muslims to President Barack Obama on Islamic extremists, which as it seeks to confront violent ahead of the White House risks contributing to the extremism perpetrated in Summit on Countering marginalization of American the name of any faith or Violent Extremism, which Muslims.” ideology.”

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EYE ON U.S. CAMPUSES UC Davis student court to divest from any companies that divest from companies that do business in “provide direct support for and directly Israel. overturns divestment profit from Israel’s illegal occupation of The Associated Student Government resolution Palestinian territories.” Senate passed the resolution in a 24-22 (JTA) - An Israel divestment resolution The council voted to have a closed- vote with three abstentions, the Daily passed at the University of California door debate on the proposal out of Northwestern reported. Davis in January by the student senate concern for student safety, the campus The measure—which is a was overturned on February 19 by the student newspaper, The Independent recommendation to Northwestern school university’s Court of Associated Students. Collegian, reported. officials and not a change in university The court ruled 5-0 with one abstention policy—calls on the school to divest in favor of Jonathan Mitchell, who had Stanford student senate from Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Hewlett- filed a case with the court contending that Packard, G4S, Caterpillar, and Elbit the Associated Students U.C. Davis had passes divestment Systems. Divestment proponents say those failed to adhere to its own constitution in resolution companies’Barry Efron, products Attourney are used / 2x2 by units Israel (4 “in units) passing the Israel divestment resolution The Stanford University student senate humanJewish rights Journal violations - January in Palestine.”2010 - v.1 8-2 with two abstentions. passed an Israel divestment resolution that The court ruling found that any it narrowly defeated previously. legislation passed by the senate, even In the February 17 revote by those on politically related issues, “can the Undergraduate Senate, the and must be primarily concerning student revamped measure passed with 10 welfare.” votes in favor, four against and one abstention, the Stanford Daily student U. of Toledo student gov’t newspaper reported.. The resolution calls on the Palo nixes Israel divestment Alto, Calif., university to “divest from resolution companies that violate international The University of Toledo student humanitarian law.” government declared that an Israel divestment resolution violated the group’s Divestment resolution constitution and tabled the measure. In a closed-door meeting February 17, narrowly approved at the Student Judicial Council ruled the Northwestern University resolution unconstitutional by a vote of (JNS.org) The student government at 5-4 after hearing debate. Northwestern University in the Chicago The resolution called on the university area narrowly passed a resolution to

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