October 2014 | Tishrei – Cheshvan 5775, Vol. LXIX, No. 8 Main Event, Oct. 23, Features IDF Vet The Savannah Jewish Federa- self on the front lines of the 2008 war tion 2015 Campaign will kick off with Gaza in Operation Cast Lead. on Thursday, October 23rd with the He lost his left (and dominant) arm Candle Lighting Times Main Event featuring Izzy Ezagui, a above the elbow after being wounded truly inspiring young in a mortar attack. [Izzy] exemplified to us that Friday, October 3 6:50pm man who shows the Ezagui determined we can make a difference in our Wednesday, October 8 6:43pm world that when you right away that he own lives, and the lives of those Thursday, October 9 7:38pm believe in yourself would like to return and your mission, around us. He reminded us that to full, combat duty, Friday, October 10 6:41pm anything is possible. hard work does pay off. He helped but of course was Wednesday, October 15 6:35pm The Main Event is us see that struggles are part of told by everyone Thursday, October 16 7:29pm the SJF’s annual ral- our path, and perseverance is he met – including Friday, October 17 6:33pm Izzy Ezagui ly for support of our necessary to achieve success… Prime Minister Ben- the country’s highest accolade a sol- Friday, October 24 6:25pm local and worldwide - Matthew Stewart, jamin Netanyahu – dier off the battlefield can receive. To Friday, October 31 6:18pm Jewish agencies that Co-Founder and CEO, that it would not be hear Izzy’s story of courage and de- provide Jewish edu- National Services Group possible. But then termination, please plan to attend the In this Issue cation, social services, he met General Yoav Main Event on Oc- Holocaust education Gallant rd I strongly encourage tober 23 at the JEA. Federation President’s message, p3 and remembrance, youth and teen of the Southern Com- anyone who is passionate The evening begins Executive Director’s message, p3 Jewish identity programs, combating mand who believed that with a delicious anti-Semitism programs, Israel ad- Izzy should be given the Four Questions, p4 about Israel to hear Izzy’s kosher dinner at vocacy, and more. The Annual Cam- opportunity to prove if Movie Spiel, p6 story. It is powerful; it is 6:30pm, the cost is paign is the primary source of fund- he was capable of return- moving and it is highly in- $18 per person. The I on Israel, p8 ing for many of these services and ing to a combat unit. And JEA Centerpiece spirational. program will fol- programs in the community. that’s when his story be- low. RSVP online It’s a Funny Thing, p13 - Haim Saban, CEO, Izzy Ezagui’s story is a remark- gan to change. at www.savj.org or Saban Capital Group Condolences, p14 able one. A teenager from Miami, he In May of 2011, Shimon call (912) 355-8111 Lasting Legacies, p15 joined the Israel Defense Forces after Peres, President of the by October 19th. a Birthright trip and soon found him- State of Israel, awarded Izzy Ezagui Also Featured

Your Campaign Dollars at Work th Great fun at camp, p9 Community Shabbat Celebration November 7 BBYO off and running, p9 Shabbat is a time to slow down we come together as a community 6:30 pm. Special guests from Israel A camper grows up, p10 and enjoy friends and family. It’s to honor our tradition and celebrate will be joining us and speaking during Mini-grant profiled, p15 made even more meaningful when the most essential part of being Jew- the evening’s celebration. ish. The Savannah Jewish Federation The cost for the Shabbaton is $18 and the Jewish Educational Alliance per person. Children ages 12 and un- Non-Profit invite you to share in this special op- der are free. Paid Reservations are Organization portunity to enjoy Shabbat together required by November 3rd and can U.S. Postage PAID regardless of denomination or affilia- be made at the JEA Front Desk or by Permit No. 207 Savannah, GA tion. Gather together your family and calling 355-8111. Vegetarian meals and friends and join us for our Savannah Supervised Kosher meals are available A Publication of Savannah Jewish Federation Community Shabbaton to be held upon request 5111 Abercorn Street th Savannah, Georgia 31405 at the JEA Friday, November 7 at at the time www.savj.org 6:30 pm. The evening’s theme will you make

Address Service Requested be an “Israeli Shabbat” with a spe- your reserva- cial menu featuring the flavors of Is- tions. rael prepared by Chef Bryan Graves. We look Shabbat Services will be held at 6pm forward to at Bnai Brith Jacob and at the JEA for celebrating Congregants of Agudath Achim and Shabbat with Mickve Israel. Dinner will begin at you! Wishing You a Meaningful Fast and a Chag Sameach! Savannah Page 2 | October 2014 jewish news www.savj.org th Jewish Food Festival and yet was Mickve Israel, 233-1547, (ext. 302) or 26 Jewish Food Fest Oct. 26 willing to jump in full force. Debbie Owen (ext.303). Risa Perl moved with her son (who There is no admission price for the by Jane Kahn nate, too, to have wonderful sponsors had enrolled at SCAD) and daughter Festival. Items generally sell for $1- who provide valuable support.” to Savannah from Port St. Lucie, FL, $10. There will be ticket booths at Shalom Y’aIl! Specifically, it’s Octo- For weeks leading up to Shalom a year ago last August. She was out the Festival main entrance, on Gas- ber and time for the Shalom Y’all Jew- Y’all, small groups of members meet of town the weekend of the 2013 fes- ton and Bull streets, and mid-park, ish Food Festival! at Mickve Israel and prepare and tival. She has never been involved in near the playground. In past years, The 26th annual Congregation package the food for freezing. On the such a huge undertaking in her past 50,000 tickets have been sold on the Mickve Israel Shalom Y’all Jewish day of the Festival, congregants and years of community volunteerism. day of the Food Festival. Advance Food Festival will be held from 11am other volunteers become on-the-spot But, she believes, “It is time for people tickets are available at a 10% discount – 3pm Sunday, October 26 in Savan- chefs in the park. In of my generation to through Friday, Oct. 24, from Debbie nah’s Forsyth Park. (It’s traditional the history of the take over. My family at the Mickve Israel office, 233-1547, to plan it for the fourth Sunday in Oc- Shalom Y’all Jewish and I were so wel- extension 303. tober.) Food Festival, many comed to the com- A hint from experienced Shalom Time for homemade matzo ball workers traditional- munity (which has) Y’all volunteers: Get there early. soup, sizzling Sephardic lamb sand- ly request repeat as- given us so much, Homemade challah and sweets usual- wiches and cream cheese blintzes. signments each year! that this was a way ly sell out by 11:30, and lines are long Rugelach, stuffed cabbage rolls and Organizers say the to give back.” at lunchtime! potato latkes. Hebrew Beer, New Food Festival draws Among the lessons Shalom, Y’all. Once again, for the York deli-style sandwiches, kosher dedicated noshers she has learned are 26th year, it’s the Jewish Food Festi- hot dogs. And books, baubles and and serious eaters how such an event val! face painting, cupcake decorating from around the low runs, how to cook and Meet the Rabbi (who has been country, and, indeed, and a “sense of in- around now for a couple of Shalom it has become a des- volvement beyond Y’all Jewish Food Festivals—he still tination in itself for my front door.” Savannah Jewish News wants to meet the crowd!) visitors to Savannah. Two young volunteers at the Relying on exten- Published by the The Food Festival through the (The figure of 10,000 2013 Jewish Food Festival sive files from Sha- Savannah Jewish Federation years has become more than a Temple has been thrown lom Y’all festivals, 5111 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31405 event, more than a Jewish function, around as the number of people the Risa also depends on chairmen and (912) 355-8111 and now, better than ever, more than Food Festival has drawn in the past.) other participants from the past to www.savj.org a citywide celebration. Each year vol- Back this year: Kugel. Specifically, guide her. More than 200 volunteers SJF President: Steve Greenberg unteers from throughout the general Alberta’s Temple Kugel! The popular help each year from park set up to SJF President-elect: Sherry Dolgoff Jewish community generously donate noodle dish recipe is a Congregation SJF Vice President: Allan Ratner take down. The success of the Food SJF Secretary/Treasurer: Margie Levy their time and talents. The Shalom Mickve Israel staple. The recipe is in- Fest, she says, is because everyone SJF Executive Director: Adam Solender Y’all Jewish Food Festival benefits cluded in the Shalom Y’all Sisterhood takes part. “What would seem to be SJN Editor: Lynn Levine many projects at the 281-year-old Cookbook, which will be on sale this the smallest task is important.” Congregation Mickve Israel. year in the Food Festival Gift Shop. Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival The objectives of the Savannah Jewish “This is a major community event,” Also back is the Sisterhood Baubles sponsorships are still available. Or- News are to foster a sense of community among the Jewish people of Savannah by says Mickve Israel Parnas (President) Booth, featuring gently used and re- ganizers believe that the advertising sharing ideas, information, experiences and Toby Hollenberg. “We are apprecia- furbished jewelry. Around the foun- banners over every booth through- opinions, and to promote the agencies, tive of all our Mickve Israel members, tain throughout the day will be music projects and mission of the Savannah Jewish out the park offer unusual exposure. Federation. as well as others in the community and entertainment. Contact risa.foodfest@mickveisrael. The Savannah Jewish News is published who donate many hours of their time New this year: The Chairman! She org or [email protected] or monthly ten times per year, with a deadline to help with this event. We are fortu- has never attended a Shalom Y’all call Ken Chanin at Congregation for submissions of the 3rd of the month be- fore publication. There are no February or August issues. All articles for the Winter the country through various public and Summer issues should be submitted by December 8th or June 8th, respectively. A Tale of Modern Zionism offices, including managing the Ag- All submissions must be in MS Word format by Ezra Ravins, JNF Israel Emissary to the Southeast riculture, Research and Development (articles) or pdf format with fonts embedded Center for 10 years. It was a fascinat- (advertisements). All color must be in the In November Forces (IDF) Paratroopers and mar- ing time in the Middle East. I had the CMYK color format; all type in true black; photos in .jpg format. 2013, I made a ried Debbie, and together we em- privilege back then to be part of the drastic change in barked on our journey to be a part of Please send all SJN materials to: cooperation efforts with Jordan on all [email protected] my life. I moved the Israeli dream. We saw our future aspects of agriculture. Please send eNews submissions to: from a moshav in with the early settlers who wished to From 2007-2012, I served as the [email protected]

the desert of Israel develop the Negev; that most diffi- mayor of the Central Arava Region Neither the publisher nor the editor can – in the Arava Val- cult Israeli desert terrain, referred to and oversaw many projects in the Ne- assume any responsibility for the kashrut of the services or merchandise advertised in this ley where I raised as Arava. You see, I grew up in Israel gev meant to further its development. paper. If you have questions regarding Ezra Ravins, peppers for 35 in the 1960’s – the early days of the For the past 20 years, I worked closely kashrut, please consult your rabbi.

JNF Israel Emissary years – to Atlan- State of Israel. We were raised on the with Keren Kayemet LeYisrael (KKL) All materials published in the Savannah to the Southeast ta with my wife legacy of David Ben Gurion, our first and JNF, its American counterpart, Jewish News are Copyright © 2014 Debbie, to be the prime minister, who saw populating Savannah Jewish Federation, all rights the main players in the development reserved, unless noted otherwise. Jewish National Fund (JNF) emissary the Negev as a national challenge. in the Negev, as they worked towards in Atlanta. In 1980, along with 18 other fam- realizing the flourishing dream that is Savannah Jewish Federation I was born in the U.S. My family ilies, we moved to Moshav Tsofar, Mission Statement the Negev. made aliyah in 1962, when I was five half a mile from the Jordanian border. KKL/JNF’s offer for us to come to Charged with raising, collecting and distrib- years old. My father gave up his Amer- For 35 years we grew all sorts of veg- uting funds, the SJF seeks to "advance the Atlanta was perfectly timed. Our kids welfare of the total Jewish community." The ican career for the Zionist dream. We etables, flowers and more. All of the are adults, and, but for our youngest Federation strongly supports Israel and world lived near Jerusalem, where at the crops were exported to Europe and son serving in an IDF combat unit, all Jewry. Additionally, the organization strives age of 10, I had my first “Sabra-expe- the U.S. to "preserve the civil, political, economic and of them have homes of their own. Our religious rights of all Jews" to develop an rience,” sitting in a makeshift shelter In addition to the hard farm work, pepper farm is managed by a articulate, intelligent and constructive Jewish during the Six Day War. we raised five children, and I was able community and to promote mutual under- At 18, I joined the Israel Defense to fulfill my dream of helping to build continued on page 9 standing with the community at-large. Savannah www.savj.org jewish news October 2014 | Page 3 The Admiral Words With Deeds I have writ- Admiral Weitz. Last month one grants, it educates and advocates. ten in this space Attorneys, like all professionals, of my “Jewish Leonard Fein was always about that much can be are governed by ethical codes...in our heroes,” Leonard words with deeds. learned from the case the Georgia Rules of Professional “Leibel” Fein died Having heard about literacy prob- telling of stories, Conduct. To Harvey, each code was at 80 years of age. lems in our country, Mr. Fein founded true ones. A sim- not a place to end, but a place to be- I will fiercely miss the National Jewish Coalition for Lit- Steve Greenberg. Adam Solender ple recitation can gin. In one’s day-to-day life, he always his words, ideas, eracy (NJCL). NJCL is a “coalition of President, Executive Director of Savannah Jewish teach about life, felt that our duty to each other should JEA/SJF and most impor- national Jewish agencies and organi- Federation community and exceed what is required, exceed what tantly, his deeds. zations committed to help all Ameri- relationships. I is necessary; just do the right thing It wasn’t like I personally knew Mr. ca’s children learn to read by the end have used cans of WD-40, car radios, and then more. It is a lesson we all Fein. While I am friends with one of of the 3rd grade.” The coalition, piloted rotary phones, birds and other ex- should remember. his daughters, I never had the oppor- in Boston, now operates in 47 com- amples to express my feelings about He believed if an organization tunity to sit around his famous hol- munities and has recruited more than our Savannah Jewish community. needed support and had a worthy iday table debating the issues of the 12,000 tutors since its creation. This column is more personal but the cause, it should receive a donation. If Jewish world. I never had the chance Even with all that, it was Leonard points are nonetheless equally or even an individual needed a helping hand, to take one of his courses when he Fein’s weekly column in The Forward more important. This time they relate Harvey innately knew what would taught at MIT and Brandeis. He was that made him feel like a member of to my late law partner and friend, make a difference, whether it was a known for aggressively challeng- the family. Each week on Thursday Harvey Weitz. telephone call, a kind word or a few ing the status quo, questioning your I’d go to www.forward.com to see My purpose is not to repeat all the dollars from the ever present money opinion, and equally teaching and what Leonard was lecturing about superlatives that have been said and clip in his pocket. I saw him do all learning from everyone around him. this week. What was Leonard go- written about Harvey. That has been of these many times, without fan- In looking around ing to teach me? What done eloquently by many people, fare. Helping others. Treating peo- the Jewish world, you tangent was Leonard from the Rabbi’s eulogy at the funer- ple equally. Qualities to which we can see Leonard Fein’s going to off on? How al, to the President of the State Bar of should aspire every day. hand in many of the was Leonard going to Georgia, to enumerable cards, letters Finally, Harvey knew that to have Jewish institutions challenge me? Where and e-mails from people of all walks people agree, you had to find common that many of us take would he push the of life. Harvey had a keen perspec- ground. For Harvey, that often was for granted. He was limits of his liberal Is- tive on our community. He also had a food and his theory was proved right co-founder (with Elie raeli politics while keen perspective on people and what time and time again. Countless op- Wiesel) of Moment Mag- still maintaining his makes us tick. He used those abilities posing attorneys found themselves at azine and edited the staunch Zionism and many times and his example teaches lunch, in the middle of a case, sitting magazine for over a deep concern for the many lessons. opposite Harvey, breaking bread and decade. The magazine security of the country? For many years, Harvey organized taking suggestions on what to order. publishes articles on Each week was another an annual boat ride for the Savannah Harvey was in his true element in a Jewish culture, poli- learning experience. Bar Association. It was not just a boat restaurant, walking from table to ta- tics, and religion and Leonard “Leibel” Fein I found myself agree- ride — it was an event. Attorneys and ble, saying hello, sharing a story - and, its content consistent- ing with Leonard Fein judges from Savannah, Atlanta and most importantly, introducing people ly comes from a diverse range of po- more than I disagreed with him, other areas, were all on a boat, riding to each other who heretofore had nev- litical views. though there certainly were lots of the waterways of Georgia and South er met. He created connections that Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hun- disagreements. But I always respect- Carolina. Yes, it was fun for all. But will last as long as his memory. ger was conceived by Leonard Fein ed Leonard’s opinion. He supported the real benefit was on a different lev- I look on our Savannah Jewish com- in 1985. In founding the concept he his words with actions, actions that el. Everyone was out of their comfort munity as one large connection. We wanted to build a bridge between have shaped Diaspora Jewry in many zone. No ties. No coats. No robes. No share history, family, events, genera- the Jewish community and those ways. desks. No courtrooms. No briefs. No tions, stories and, yes, food. The true suffering from hunger throughout When I first heard the news of his mediations. No arguments. Barriers gauge of all of us is how we help each the world. It was the first national death, I immediately sent a note of were removed and people saw people other, how we treat each other and organization to focus the American condolence to his daughter, Rachel, “I as they were: people. Friendships and what really makes us better, not only Jewish community around the issue was stunned to hear about your Dad’s death relationships were formed and laughs individually, but collectively. Some- of hunger and it remains the only na- this afternoon…a giant of a man, his words were shared. There is simply no way times it is just a matter of stepping tional Jewish organization dedicated and deeds are part of who I am and what I to calculate how many matters were outside our comfort zones. Harvey exclusively to the cause. You proba- believe in.” resolved by the simple process of Weitz’s philosophy on people, rela- bly didn’t know that Mazon benefits His words and deeds are part of us changing personal dynamics. Harvey tionships and life is one we all should us right here in Savannah as Second all. inherently knew this and it was the emulate. It will make us an even bet- Harvest has been the recipient of a Zekher Tzadik Livrakha…May the reason he believed so strongly in its ter community. number of Mazon grants over the last memory of the righteous be for a importance. It earned him the title, All Aboard!!!!!!! two decades. Mazon not only makes blessing.

A Rich InheritanceA Rich InheritanceA Rich Inheritance In the Savannah Jewish community, caring for those in need has never gone  out of style. Whether helping people in crisis, ensuring dignity for our elders,  or assisting those in financial needs - Jewish values have always inspired us to  act. Those same values teach us to care for the next generation, too. By making a  legacy gift to the Jewish Community Foundation of Savannah, you ensure  the Jewish community stays strong and vibrant. You leave your children and  grandchildren a precious inheritance, and a lasting testimony to your values. Savannah Page 4 | October 2014 jewish news www.savj.org of the world not traditionally recognized How did you come to work with RASIT, for scientific innovation and certainly not its Women’s Health Institute and what does for being at the forefront of women’s issues. it mean to you? Are the organization’s efforts being well re- ceived? Are they making headway through I’m not exactly sure how they found all the turmoil in the region? me. It could be because of the work We spoke our environment. I’ve been very in- I’ve done with the Journal of Bioethical with Leigh trigued by how our modern U.S. cul- I’m fairly new to RASIT. Nisreen Inquiry. Through that I’m constantly Rich, Asso- ture influences our health and well be- El-Hashemite [Executive Director of in contact with scholars throughout ciate Profes- ing. I’ve been studying for awhile now RASIT] and her colleagues seem to the world and I’ve developed some sor of Public how fictional TV programs discuss have a fair amount of influence. I can’t great relationships with authors in Health at and shape the portrayals of women speak to this 100%, but I think there that part of the world. I know it was Armstrong and minorities, looking at that from are challenges and opportunities. I also because of my interest in media State Univer- the start of TV to the present. It’s in- think the hard part is coming from a and women’s health. But I look for- sity, on the teresting to see how few some things Western perspective, MENA is not ward to growing as a person and a occasion of have changed over 60 years in main- at the forefront of our idea of scien- scholar through this collaboration her upcoming stream media even while others have tific innovation, yet at the same time and to increasing my knowledge from trip to Gene- changed. I think that’s giving those geographi- a global, cross-cultural perspective. va, Switzer- For example, if we look at how cal areas short shrift. Speaking to this Finally (and I talk about this with Leigh Rich land, to mod- women are portrayed in popular, from my job at the Journal of Bioethical my parents quite a bit), there’s the erate a panel mainstream sitcoms from the 1950s to Inquiry, one of our missions has been aspect of tikkun olam. I’ve been able to on Media and Women’s Health at the the present, we see three themes that to increase dialogue, discussion and live a very privileged life – with access World Women’s Health and Devel- haven’t changed: coverage of regions that have been to a great, stable family and educa- opment Forum in November being women talk too much underrepresented or overlooked by tional opportunities. It’s not a per- organized by the Royal Academy of women are too emotional Western academia. I think in part it’s fect life, but it’s privileged and I really Science International Trust (RASIT). women cost men money – which our cultural ideas that have stopped feel like there’s a duty to give back, to Leigh, the Director of the Center is particularly interesting because us from seeing these issues in a broad- make the world a better place for oth- for Public Health and Media Re- women often are the breadwinners er, more comprehensive perspective. er people, whether they’re like you or search at Armstrong, has a PhD in but they still are portrayed this way. I think we need to keep working on not like you, however you can. One of Health and Behavioral Sciences from collaborations and keep working past the things I like about this initiative is the University of Colorado as well The forum you are attending is being held cultural stereotypes. that it lets me help do that. as a Masters in Medical and Cultur- at the offices of the UN in Geneva. Is it spon- al Anthropology from the University sored by the UN and who is the target audi- of Arizona. She also is Editor in Chief ence? of the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, an international, peer-reviewed journal It is organized by RASIT but it that provides perspectives on ethical, is what is called a high level forum The Savannah chapter of cultural and social issues in medicine, through the UN, being held there. In Hadassah’s “Hadassah healthcare, life sciences and biotech- order for a conference to be held at Presents” program focusing on nology, allowing her to combine her the UN, there are certain rules that skin health was recognized with two passions, academia and media. must be followed; including a UN (And we’re sure Bob and Joanna Rich person must be involved in every an Honorable Mention in the would find us remiss if we did not panel session. The target audience is Health & Wellness Category note that Leigh is their daughter.) members of civil society from diverse for units with fewer than 2,000 constituencies – people from science, members at the organization’s What particularly interests you about healthcare, academia, health-related 97th Annual Convention in the role of media with regards to women’s industries. The invited guest list and Las Vegas this past July. Janis health? speaker list include world leaders, Javetz (l) accepted the award UN officials, policy makers, and sci- from Hadassah National I’m really interested in the role of entists from around the world, even President Marcie Natan. media and anyone’s health. Being a some celebrities. cultural anthropologist, I know the power that culture has to shape how RASIT’s programs focus on the Middle we think, to shape our behavior and East and North Africa (MENA), an area

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Rambam Day The Power of Play School is proud to announce it is the I’d like to tell broken ones, which were individual recipient of a two- you some more strands of yarn. My mind was total- year grant from Jodi Sadler, about my experi- ly clear, not knowing what would Legacy Heritage JEA Director of ence at the Jewish happen next. What I began creating Foundation. The grant allows us to for activities that are beneficial Early Childhood Early Childhood was deeply personal to me. These participate in their program, Better for the elderly suffering from Education Education Lead- carpet/yarn pieces resembled people Together—Connecting Generations. The dementia. ership Institute so I stood one up representing me, (JECELI) summer workshop that I then another one representing my goal of this program is to enrich stu- • Presenting the seniors with dents’ understanding of and sensitiv- first told you about last month. I can husband, Kenneth. Then I added our videos that depict activities already tell that the Leadership Insti- children, our parents and... you get ity to the role senior citizens play in taking place in Rambam. Savannah’s society and community. tute, a two-year process all together, the picture. Soon I had created a fam- Through our programming, ap- • Purchasing large print books is going to have a profound influence ily tree surrounded by a circle of yarn proved by the Legacy Heritage Foun- for the seniors so students can on me and JEA Preschool Savannah. I representing love and G-d. It was so dation, our students will broaden read to and with them. will be sharing with you different sto- powerful that I became very emotion- their experiences of interaction with • Formulating classes for our stu- ries throughout my journey. al when the music stopped and our seniors and their understanding of dents on grieving and losing a Our morning session at the JECELI time was up. I had created, without the role they can play in the lives of loved one or a friend to enhance summer experience was about to be- any preconceived ideas, what is most seniors will take on a whole new di- their understanding of how gin in a large auditorium at the Jew- important in my life: my family. mension. Rambam Day School stu- seniors feel as those they love ish Theological Seminary. I knew this This activity used most of my sens- dents on a monthly basis will encoun- pass away. was going to be a long, quiet session es: listening to the sounds of the and I was feeling a bit anxious about music while absorbing the quiet; ter firsthand how they can increase • Baking with and for the seniors this workshop. I knew we would touching and feeling the soft carpet the quality of life for the seniors of around holidays. Buckingham South. “play” with open ended materials in samples; looking at the materials and • Purchasing a succah for the res- silence and I wasn’t sure what I was deciding how best to use them to cre- idents and decorating it. The following are just a few of the going to do. ate the family tree. goals we hope to accomplish over the • Planting a garden at Bucking- Marcia Nell and Walter Drew, ex- What I learned is that children’s next two years: ham South. perts in this field and authors of From play is their work. They learn most Play to Practice, began our session by effectively and their play experiences • Singing with musical instru- • The purchase of several Com- introducing themselves and fram- are most meaningful when all of their ments used by the residents mand3D Tablets – to be learned ing this session for us. We were to senses are used. . and/or seniors. by students so they can teach choose a pile of open-ended materials Our teachers at JEA Preschool Sa- the seniors how to use them. • Celebrating our interactions like wood blocks, pieces of picture vannah plan purposeful and mean- These tablets are very effective with the seniors through a lun- frames, or different cloths, for exam- ingful hands-on activities for the for seniors with poor vision and cheon and a video or yearbook. ple. There were hundreds of objects children and let them play in order to to choose from lying in piles on the promote their social, emotional, and floor on nice fabrics. We were asked physical wellbeing. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! not to talk but to just “play” with the For example, in the Yonim and materials. I didn’t know what mate- G’daim classes (toddlers and twos) Community Torch Run rial I wanted though I did know that these hands-on experiences when I wanted something colorful. I chose exploring colors include a sensory Wednesday, December 21, 2014 carpet sample tubes; small, colorful table with blue items, singing the pieces of yarn bound together. keshet (rainbow) song while playing with gala Chanukah Party to follow Calm, serene music played and I be- musical instruments, and eating blue gan to move my hands slowly through pudding. Begins at 3pm at Cong. Mickve Israel, the carpet pieces so I could feel them I invite you to come visit us and ex- continues to Cong. Agudath Achim, and see all of the different colors. I be- perience the wonder of play with our Cong. Bnai Brith Jacob and concludes at gan sorting the whole tubes from the children. You’ll be glad you did! the JEA with candlelighting and a party!

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The moment and close the door on all it could "CELEBRATE THE TA TAS" the first man de- ever be. Its existence will eventually cided to put his be forgotten. There will be no trace with hand-print on a left to mark its passage, culture, and CHAMPAGNE, CAVIAR AND LIGHT FARE cave wall to mark contributions. Their march through Bonnie Strongin his existence, time has been deleted. 45 BISTRO he became civi- To annihilate a people and erase its lized. When men went on to paint very record of existence was Hitler’s MEN AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND TO the collective hunting of antelope and Final Solution, and it encompassed CELEBRATE TODAY SO OUR DAUGHTERS WILL NOT their record of events, they evolved the looting, plundering, and destruc- HAVE TO WORRY TOMORROW! into a civilization. Art-imitat- tion of all things Jewish. Nazis con- ing-life bears the history of our pas- fiscated treasures as well as - worth DETAILS & INVITATIONS TO FOLLOW sage through time. It is what makes less belongings, claiming that art and us human. possessions had been abandoned by The Rape of Europa, a documenta- Jews as they left for the extermina- ry released in 2007 and based upon tion camps. Now they belonged to Jean Weitz the 1995 non-fiction work by Lynn the state. Co-Chair National Hadassah Organization Team H. Nicholas, offers not only famil- Hitler eventually looted art from Co-Chair National Hadassah Fine Art Archives iar facts but reveals information not every country he conquered. He be- (912) 354-2409 commonly known. In 1907, twenty- came fanatic and horded thousands year-old Adolf Hitler was rejected of works. His aim was to reshape the www.hadassah.org/southeastern by the admissions judges, many of world of art, to “purify” it into Aryan Go to Savannah Chapter for calendar updates. them Jewish, to and Nordic imag- the Vienna School es-’Art According of Fine Arts. He to Hitler.’ He later became ob- thought modern sessed with col- art degenerate; lecting art, and he paintings were required that the auctioned off at Nazi elite partic- ‘fire-sale prices’ ipate with their or burned. He own collections, enlisted archi- most notably Her- tect Albert Speer mann Goering to design what who amassed as was to be the many as 2000 sto- world’s largest len treasures. Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer by art museum in A documenta- Gustav Klimt, one of the paintings his birthplace, featured in The Rape of Europa ry can have many Linz, Austria. functions: to witness; to observe; Even during his last days, Hitler con- to authenticate. But add to this film tinued his plan to leave his collec- ancient sculptures and historic struc- termine methods of restoration? Is it another dimension. For a people tion as his everlasting legacy. tures, although notably America’s worth human life to save Art? Should sentenced to extermination, a doc- Artwork became casualties of Monuments Men became involved monuments remain where they umentary breathes reality into their war—dislocated and hidden; de- in their rescue (1944) and prevention were created or be housed in foreign journey and records their legacy for stroyed or damaged: of looting. Although the Benedictine lands? Note the gathered treasures generations to come. Time’s elusive The Mona Lisa left in an airtight monastery at Monte Cassino (529 housed in the British Museum. vapor is now frozen in film. ambulance to reside in the French A.D.) in Italy was destroyed by U.S. Nicholas uses well-honed tools: countryside. forces, highly-targeted Allied bomb- “We are simply passing through archival footage, research, talking The Winged Victory of Samothra- ing saved other buildings and struc- history. But this [The Ark of the Cov- heads interviews. Her pictures are ce precariously left its perch from the tures destined for destruction. Paris, enant], this IS history.” those of a vanished world. The origi- top of the stairs at the Louvre. Rome, and Venice were spared. The Raiders of the Lost Ark, 1981 nal soundtrack composed by Michael Before the 900 day siege of Lenin- A good film is provocative. Seventy d’Ambrosia emphasizes stringed grad, Russian museum workers relo- years later, issues still burn. Resto- See you at the movies... Bonnie instruments—cello, piano, the sad cated more than 50% of its treasures ration and reclamation continue. Who voice of a violin. If anything detracts, from The Hermitage to Siberia. bears the burden? There are still hid- Bonnie Strongin, a film analyst, is the it is perhaps an information overload Gustav Klimt’s Gold Portrait of den/undiscovered pieces waiting to founder of the film series movieSPEAK. and the monotony of Joan Allen’s dis- Frau Bloch-Bauer was kidnapped and return to their owners. Who should Her next program is a screening of The passionate narration. returned decades later to her niece af- fund their recovery? Should public Rape of Europa on Sunday, October 12 When you kidnap a culture, you ter years of legal and political battles. museums own great art rather than at 1pm at Congregation Mickve Israel, with erase the history of what it has been Bombing from both sides destroyed private collectors? Who should de- discussion to follow. Savannah www.savj.org jewish news October 2014 | Page 7 Join Us at the GA Savannah Jewish Film Fest

The Jewish Federations of North to leading intellectuals and philan- America’s GA – General Assembly thropic visionaries. Session styles Plans in Full Swing – is the premier leadership retreat include dig-deep formats, TED-style Get out your calendars and a pen; ton and for Federation volunteer leaders and talks and original discussion formats the dates have been set and planning Beaufort professionals engaged in the business facilitated by leading figures in meet- for the 2015 Joan and Murray Ge- areas, of Jewish philanthropy. With Israel ing design. fen Memorial Savannah Jewish Film co-lead- and most of the Middle East in crisis, Confirmed speakers to-date in- Festival has begun! Our enthusiastic ing final it is a more important meeting than clude: Supreme Court Associate Jus- committee is currently previewing film se- ever. Savannah Jewish Federation tices Stephen Breyer and Elena Ka- films and lining up special events to lection President Steve Greenberg, Presi- gan; NBC News Chief White House make the upcoming Festival one of as well as helping to compose our dent-Elect Sherry Dolgoff and Exec- Correspondent and Meet the Press host the best ever. publicity pieces. utive Director Adam Solender invite Chuck Todd; Academy Award-win- The Film Festival will begin Margie Levy and Nancy Cunning- you to join them, November 9 – 11, at ning actress and activist Marlee Mat- Wednesday, January 21st with an ham have stepped up to be Co-Chairs this significant gathering of people lin; Israeli Labor Party Chairman and Opening Night Cocktail Reception of the Marketing Committee to help from throughout the Jewish world Leader of the Opposition Isaac Her- honoring our Corporate Sponsors, us expand our audience within the who are determined to make an im- zog; and more. The GA always offers Individual Sponsors and Committee greater Savannah community. Film pact on our future. new ways of thinking, a view of the members featuring hors d›oeuvres, selection Committee members in- The GA will be held at Gaylord incredible work of Federation and cheese table, wine and elegant des- clude Maryann Armstrong, Lynn Ber- National Harbor on the banks of the inspiration to bring back to the com- serts followed by our Opening night kowitz, Esther Buchsbaum, Sherry Potomac River, just 25 minutes from munity. film. Dolgoff, Adam Fins, Steve Gordon, downtown Washington, DC, and For more information or to register The Festival will continue Thurs- Renate Jacobs, Risha Katzman, Gail will feature a combination of speak- for the 2014 GA, go to www.general- day, January 22nd, Saturday, January Levites, Gale Robinson and Mike ers ranging from top political figures assembly.org. 24th, Sunday, January 25th, Tues- Strear. day, January 27th, Wednesday, Jan- The Savannah Jewish Film Festi- uary 28th, Thursday, January 29th val presents a unique opportunity for YJS Reaching Out and conclude Saturday, January 31st. movie fans to gather and share our by Jamie Cahn Once again, we will be featuring Din- perceptions not only of an art form, ner and Movie nights as well as Lunch but of the world we live in. During Outreach and engagement are the How is YJS doing outreach? By and Movie Matinees. these critical times of instant media, hot buzzwords in the American Jew- hosting events. YJS hosts one event We are excited to announce Bonnie film provides us a larger-than-life ish community. How do we engage each month, as well as PB&J (Pizza, Strongin (MovieSPEAK host, Mov- focus on the issues that encircle us people in the Jewish community? Beer & Judaism) on the third Mon- ieSpiel columnist) as Chair of the Sa- and an opportunity to reflect and di- What is the best way to do outreach day of each month. PB&J brings vannah Jewish Film Festival. She is alogue. Join us in January to share in to a specific Jewish demographic? young adults together at the JEA to greatly looking forward to Chairing the joy of Jewish cinema. Young Jewish Savannah (YJS) is hard hang out and talk about Jewish top- the forthcoming Festival and sharing You can be a part of the Savannah at work focusing on both – outreach ics with a modern twist. YJS provides with you the richness and rewards Jewish Film Festival – contact Jenni- and engagement. Did you know they the pizza and beer – you provide the that film can bring to our Jewish ex- fer Rich, (912) 355-8111 or program- are not synonyms? In fact, they mean company and conversation! YJS’s Oc- perience while delivering a universal [email protected], for Individual and very different things. Outreach is go- tober event is Sushi and Sake in the message. Bonnie will be helping with Corporate sponsorship opportuni- ing out and bringing people to pro- Sukkah on Monday, October 13 at the Marketing in the Hilton Head, Bluff- ties. gram; engagement is the act of reach- JEA from 6:30-8:30 pm. Young adults ing others, getting to know them and are invited to hang out with friends, connecting with them. Engagement is meet new people, and learn to make about the people and getting the peo- sushi all while doing the mitzvah of ple to connect with other like people having a meal in the sukkah! in order to build relationships and, Young Jewish Savannah is excited therefore, community. Engagement to be back in the Savannah commu- is a process, not a particular program. nity! Do you know any Jewish young How is YJS engaging Jewish young adults? Send us their names, we’ll adults? By creating relationships. By handle the outreach! If you are a Jew- reaching out to each Jewish young ish young adult, make the connection adult in Savannah to create a per- now. Come to one of our monthly sonal relationship and then con- events, study with us at PB&J or join necting them to people or programs the planning committee! Refinance NOW while that match their interests. In the Want to get involved? Call me (Ja- rates are at historic lows two months that I have been at the mie Cahn) at 912-355-8111 or email Savannah Jewish Federation, I have [email protected]. You can also follow Fixed Rates Up To 30 Years spent much of my days meeting with, Young Jewish Savannah on Facebook Free Good Faith Estimate talking and listening to young adults to stay up to date! 1/2 point origination throughout the community – getting As a division of the Savannah Jewish Fed- No intangible tax to know them and finding out if and eration, Young Jewish Savannah provides Contact Chris or Jessica how they want to get involved in the meaningful opportunities for engagement Jewish community. They are look- in the Jewish community through social (912) 356-9225 ing for ways to become engaged and and professional networking, community connected. Haven’t gotten a personal service, Judaic and leadership programs for Or Apply Online at email, Facebook message or call from Jewish young adults in their 20s and 30s. workmenscirclecu.com me yet? Let me know and I’ll take you YJS welcomes the participation of interfaith 527 Stephenson Avenue, Suite 2 for coffee! 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If you watched cable television’s American television audiences. Raff, After holding up fairly well through USA Network at all this summer, the son of an Israeli diplomat and a the first month of the most recent chances are that you saw a promotion former paratrooper in the IDF, had war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, for the network’s new fall limited se- settled in Los Angeles and was work- the Israeli economy began to show ries, Dig, a six-episode mystery about ing in Hollywood when he wrote signs of cracking under the pressure an American killed in Jerusalem. Not Hatufim. Before returning to Israel to of the extended hostilities (though as to be ‘punny’, but Dig was to be a tru- produce the TV series, which became of this writing, a ‘permanent’ truce is ly groundbreaking television series – Israel’s highest-rated drama of all in place). the first everfor the U.S. television mar- time, Raff sold the American rights to Businesses closest to Gaza were ket produced by an Israeli company, in Hatufim (which would become Home- affected the most with factories see- Israel and about Israel. Dig had shot its land). Like Be Tipul before it, Hatufim ing their production slowed down as Yisrael Karisi stands inside his empty Ashkelon opening episode in Jerusalem when ran for only two seasons in Israel, workers had to run to bomb shelters restaurant. Since the start of the war Karisi rockets from Gaza began flying in though Raff has been promising audi- every time the warning sirens were earned about $125 a day (compared with what would become Operation Pro- ences there more of the popular series. sounded, sometimes as often as five or close to $1,750 a day before the war) because tective Edge. The cast and crew took Virtually none of the other original six times a day. One mattress factory people were afraid to leave home because of the a scheduled break from filming but as TV imports from Israel met the suc- in Ashkelon said their sales fell by a rockets. Photo: Debbie Hill for USA TODAY the war dragged on, the decision was cess of In Treatment or Homeland; some third compared to the same period in of Israel announced a surprise, quar- made to relocate production to Albu- you may remember, some you may 2013. ter point reduction in its benchmark querque, NM. not, and some only made it part of Complicating the situation were interest rate to 0.25%, an all-time th People interested in the business the way through the production pro- new data made available August 17 low. It was the bank’s second consec- of television are in on it, but for ev- cess (but that happens all the time in that showed growth in the Israeli utive surprise cut in as many months eryone else, one of Israel’s best kept that business). There were the situa- economy actually had begun to slow and some manufacturers think the secrets has tion comedies down before Operation Protective rate should be lowered to zero. been its qui- Traffic Light on Edge began. In the second quarter, While some are optimistic about et, but grow- Fox (one short exports fell 18% (due to a very strong the ability of the Israeli economy to ing export of season) and shekel) and overall, the economy rebound with a cessation of hostil- TV fare to the The Ex List on grew only 1.7%, compared to 2.8% ities, others are less so. In Haaretz, U.S. The trend CBS (canceled growth the previous quarter. after the release of the new econom- dates to about after only four According to the Ministry of Tour- ic data, one of their business writers six years ago episodes); ism, the war with Gaza cost the tour- opined that dysfunction in the Israeli when HBO Midnight Sun, ist industry at least $566 million, government’s financial leadership, a began airing an NBC dra- making it one of the industries hard- slowdown in global trade, a weaken- In Treatment, ma based on est hit by the war. Traditionally, tour- Stars of USA Network’s Dig, ing high-tech sector and growing se- based on the Jason Isaacs and Anne Heche Pillars of Smoke ism accounts for about 7% of Israel’s curity concerns are among the factors Israeli Be Tipul, from Israel (it economy. that will continue to put pressure on about a psychotherapist and his and never aired); and the game show Who’s In an attempt to stave off further Israel’s economy for the near future. his patients’ trials and tribulations. Still Standing? (canceled due to high contractions, on August 25th the Bank The show earned HBO an Emmy, costs despite acceptable ratings). Golden Globe and a Peabody Award The point is, the TV shows from Is- and ran for three seasons in the U.S. rael keep coming. Last season includ- M-F in Israel? (one longer than in Israel). ed CBS’s Hostages based on Bnei Aruba. from The Times of Israel As In Treatment wound down on Though not a ratings success, it had HBO, over at its competitor Show- high-profile stars and the network For decades, Israelis have debated a Monday-Friday work week? If it time, a new dramatic series, Homeland, stuck with it. the positives and negatives of replac- does, many Israelis — from Western premiered, adapted from the Israeli These days many, if not most, of the ing Friday with Sunday as a day off olim to top government officials — TV series Hatufim (Prisoners of War). shows are likely to have either or both from work and school, but until now would be happy. Economics Minister Homeland was an instant favorite with Gideon Raff’s and Keshet Broadcast- no major institution or industry has Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister critics and viewers and has won two ing’s names attached to them. This taken up the gauntlet of change. The Avigdor Liberman are big supporters Golden Globes and one Emmy for summer ABC aired its adaptation of Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) will (it’s in both their parties’ platforms), Best TV Drama. The fourth season is Keshet’s Rising Star, the Israeli tech- present a plan to members that would as is Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and scheduled to begin October 5th. no-centric musical competition that have the exchange close on Sunday, Infrastructure Minister Silvan Sha- In the long run, maybe the most im- is incredibly popular there. The same and the current Friday day off would lom, who proposed legislation to turn portant thing about Homeland is that could not be said here but the show become a regular work day with a Sunday into an official day off in 2013. it is executive-produced by Gideon may get a second outing. 2pm closing. The reasons touted are many — en- Raff and his company, Keshet Broad- One show that did work for Raff Could the TASE move become couraging Western aliyah, further ex casting, and it introduced the team to continued on page 9 a “back door” for a general shift to continued on page 13 The Jewish Educational Alliance presents a monthly program guide: CENTERPIECE Jewish Educational Alliance October 2014

Children’s Programming Saturday Night JEA Mazel Tots JEA Mazel Tots is an interactive parent and child Out music, movement and play “Low Country Luau” class. It offers upbeat and Begins November 15th fun experiences through a Jewish lens for babies and toddlers up to 24 • At the Savannah JEA, we believe that your Activities include: child should have happy memories every day. We • Pizza making months. Join JEA Preschool provide a foundation for their future, help shape • Smoothies Savannah toddler teacher, their lives, and take part as your children grow • Hawaiian-themed games Tara Swank, for singing, and change. • Leis dancing, instrument playing, stories and a whole lot more! • At the JEA’s After School program, your pre-K • Most importantly through 6th graders will participate in activities NIGHT SWIM! such as swimming, sports, homework help, daily When: Every Sunday at 10 am at the JEA snacks, cooking, fitness fun, art, and much more! When: 6:15-10:00 pm beginning October 5th Who: 4y-6th grade • After School hours are Monday-Thursday, 3-6 Where: JEA Fee: $20 per month / $7.50 per class for Members pm, Fridays 3-5 pm. We pick up from Garrison, Charles Ellis Elementary and Jacob G. Smith $40 per month / $15 per class for Schools. Check www.SavannahJEA.org for more details Non-Members

For safety and planning purposes, paid JEA Preschool Savannah reservations are required! Schmear & Schmooze Program Space is limited to 12 families per session. Oct. 3rd, Nov. 7th and Dec. 5th - 8:30 am JEA Art Gallery Tara Swank is the lead teacher in the toddler room at JEA Join JEA Preschool Savannah parents on the first Preschool Savannah. The Friday of the month for Schmear and Schmooze children fill her day with joy and Aftercare Prices: $18/day plus transportation Coffee Club. Meet other laughter. She has a bachelor’s $75/week plus transportation parents, enjoy some degree and three years of experience in Early Childhood Member Value Prices: $12/day plus transportation coffee, bagels, cream $50/week plus transportation cheese and more. Stay Education. Tara is an animal lover and has a toy to enjoy our Preschool poodle that she loves very much. Tara is excited to Register in person at the JEA at 5111 Abercorn Street Shabbat celebration at be leading our Mazel Tots class. Phone (912) 355-8111 9:00 am. Email DJ Horton, [email protected] To make your paid reservation, call 912-355-8111. Visit us at 5111 Abercorn Street or online at www.SavannahJEA.org for more details! Changing a Bad Wall Plug Adult

I was recently asked to look at a power outlet in room 2A. Programming The outlet wasn’t working right and it was time to Bridge - Wednesdays 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm change it before someone got Scrabble - Wednesdays 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm hurt. Mah Jongg - Mondays 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm In the first picture you Thursdays 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Justin Robertshaw will see there are about 120 Community Garden Facilities Director volts of power. This tells me Love to garden, but don’t have the space? Be part there is power still going to the outlet. of the JEA Garden Club and help work one of the The next photo demonstrates that there 18 garden boxes at the Midtown Miracle Com- are only 0.096 volts going to the outlet after munity Garden, three blocks north of the JEA. Ex- the power breaker is turned off. That means cess produce and herbs will be donated to Second it’s safe for me to work with it. Harvest to aid them in their mission to feed up to In the next two photos, please note that 6000 children daily. For more details, “like” Mid- the black wire goes on the gold colored town Miracle Community Garden on Facebook screw. This is your power lead from the or email Carol Greenberg [email protected]. breaker. The white wire goes on the chrome colored screw. This known as a neutral or Lunch Bunch - Every Thursday 12:30 pm common wire. The green wire goes on the green screw. This one is the ground wire. to 2:00 pm The ground wire aids in protecting the items plugged into the Join us for Thursday Lunch Bunch! Visit with old outlet. friends and meet new ones, enjoy lunch followed After placing the new outlet in the power outlet box in by an educational speaker or performer. the wall, I replaced the wall plate cover and turned the power October 2nd - “Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia: breaker back on. Finally, I used a power texting light indicator Our Impact on the Savannah Community,” with to tell me if the wires are attached correctly. Sarah Denmark This only took me about 20 minutes to change out. The key October 23rd - The story of the TREEloft Project is to always use a safe technique. with Carol Greenberg October 30th - JEA Preschool Savannah visits Lunch Bunch

Muriel Bono Joan & Mike Krawcheck Emma Adler Kathryn & Chip Marett JEA Donations Charles Dalziel Ellen & Marvin Greenfield (August 10, 2014-September 2, 2014) Debbie & Dan Fins Endoscopy Dept. of Lutheran Hosp. Skinner, Barndollar & Lane, P.C. ARKIN-CLARK GARDEN FUND Judy Byck BERTHA & HYMIE KANTER YOUNG AT In memory of Meyer Denmark Donna & Tony Eichholz HEART FUND Sharon & Bill Sand Marcia & Sandy Berens In memory of Sylvia Udinsky In honor of Ava Gottlieb Mark Nathan Sally & Steve Greenberg Marilyn Seeman Mae Liss In memory of Harvey Weitz Cheryl & Ron Finger HARVEY RUBIN MEMORIAL FUND Nancie & Fred Clark Joan & Donald Brown In honor of Elise Shernoff Maggie & Steve Greif Marsha Bernstein JEA BUILDING FUND Jana & Blair Lewis In memory of Harvey Weitz In memory of Sybil Barnett In memory of Marvin Longwater Elise & Victor Shernoff Eve & Gerry Bluett Muriel Bono In memory of Sylvia Udinsky In memory of Marvin Longwater Marcia & Sandy Berens In honor of Betty & Larry Lasky Arlene & Allan Ratner In honor of Kelly Gordon Bernice Elman Corinne & Eric Richman Marcia & Sandy Berens Brenda & Patrick Salter In memory of Harvey Weitz In honor of Paul Kulbersh Peggy & Stanley Harris, Jr. Michael Karpf HENRY W. CENTER COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Harriet Ullman Erica & Raanon Gal FUND Smart & Harris Law Firm In honor of Allison & Mark Konter In memory of Stanley Feldman In honor of Paul Kulbersh Sue & John Adler In memory of Hazel Katz LeeAnn & Jeff Kole In memory of Sybil Barnett Tony Center Harriet Ullman Deborah Spector & Jeffrey Victor In memory of Peggy Abroms A donation was made by JEA DONOR DUES Arlene & Allan Ratner Barbara & Leon Aronson In memory of Harvey Weitz Harriet & Paul Kulbersh JEA GENERAL DONATIONS JEA PRESCHOOL SAVANNAH Fran & Myron Kaminsky In memory of Harvey Weitz In honor of Betty & Larry Lasky Arlene & Allan Ratner Shirley & Stanley Cohen Harriet & Paul Kulbersh In honor of the JEA Board Sally Krissman & Ed Benson Arlene & Allan Ratner James Yeckley JEA FITNESS FUND Bobbie Shelton In memory of Diana Wiersema

October 2014 Centerpiece Visit us at 5111 Abercorn Street or online at www.SavannahJEA.org for more details! Summer Youth Sports Fitness Classes Sunday 9:15 am - Power Pilates Tips for Creating a New You 10:30 am - Total Body Blast 1:00 pm - Extreme Toning and a New Lifestyle this Fall Monday 5:00 am - Master Swim How many times have you of this story). Fall is the perfect time to gain new 8:30 am - Firm It Up promised yourself to make a physical skills because you burn fewer calories 10:00 am - Aquasize change in your life? On New when you start a new activity, thanks to the 10:00 am - Vinyasa Yoga Year’s Eve, many of us vow to learning curve. If you learn something new now, 10:30 am - SilverSneakers Classic get more fit and eat healthier by next summer, you’ll have mastered the skill – 6:00 pm - Evening Water Aerobics in the coming year. How and you’ll burn more calories doing it, just in time many times have we failed? for swimsuit season. Tuesday December 31st is too late to 3. Integrate exercise into your life. We already 9:15 am - Power Pilates Stephanie Johnson Health & Wellness set a goal. We have already set know the obvious ones: park further away, take 10:00 am - SilverSneakers Splash Director ourselves up for failure. the stairs and not the elevator, etc. Try these as 10:30 am - SilverSneakers Circuit Fall is a great time to start a fitness program. well: at the kid’s soccer practice, walk around the 5:45 pm - Zumba What better time of year to start creating good field while they’re practicing or jump in with them 6:00 pm - Savannah Kenpo habits than before the holidays? If you get in the during their warm ups and cool downs. If you 7:00 pm - Savannah Fencing Club habit of making good choices now, when the are in the office all day and have many meetings, Wednesday holidays and parties start, you will be armed schedule one of them as a ‘walking meeting.’ 5:00 am - Master Swim and ready to make the best decisions. At Rosh Believe it or not, our brains work better while we 8:30 am - Firm It Up Hashanah, it was time to eat the apples and honey are exercising. Brainstorming with others during 10:00 am - Yoga Pilates Fusion and get a jump on the sweet New Year. What’s so this time is very beneficial and everyone feels 10:30 am - SilverSneakers Classic special about January that you can’t start now? Let better for getting some exercise completed. 6:00 pm - Billy’s Boot Camp this be the start of a new year and a new you! 4. Rejuvenate yourself. You’ve added new 6:00 pm - Evening Water Aerobics Here are 7 ways to start making the most of exercise. You have your normal everyday stressors. the season. Who knows? This year, you might be Take the time during the fall to rejuvenate not only Thursday in great shape before that New Year’s Eve party the body, but the mind and spirit as well. Schedule 8:30 am - Pilates rolls around. a massage after a workout. Meditation is a great 9:30 am - Barre Blend 1. Take advantage of the weather. Fall can way to put all the ‘cookies’ back in their proper 10:00 am - Aquasize be a treat for the senses: crisp air, apple picking, files. Take a canvas and wine class. These activities 10:30 am - SilverSneakers Circuit pumpkin carving, fall foliage, and the crunch will promote wellness so you can feel good 6:00 pm - Savannah Kenpo of the leaves underfoot. These months are a physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. 6:00 pm - Evening Water Aerobics great time to exercise outdoors and enjoy cooler 5. Remember the 30-day rule. It takes about 6:30 pm - Yoga Flow temperatures. four weeks for the body to adapt to lifestyle 7:00 pm - Savannah Fencing Club A. Our Bootcamp class moves outdoors changes. Try to stick with a program for a month. during this time. It’s refreshing and brings a After the month, behavior patterns will have Friday new sense of adventure to the activities. adapted and it will be much easier to stick with it. 5:00 am - Master Swim B. Discover some of the many parks and 6. Strive for the 3 C’s. Commitment, Con- 8:30 am - Firm It Up walking trails that we have in Savannah. You venience and Consistency. All three will lead to a 10:00 am - Yoga can walk, bike or in-line skate. successful fitness program. 10:00 am - Aquasize C. There are many activities that you can do A. Commitment - We all have busy lives. You 12:00 pm - Noon Basketball on the beach and get a great workout. You have to schedule your workouts just like you can play beach volleyball, throw the Frisbee would schedule a meeting at work. When we around, or play soccer with the kids. This fail to plan we are planning to fail, so put it a new outfit, or maybe even a workout partner. time of year is a great time at the beach on your calendar. Discover what your individual goals are, whether because it is less crowded. B. Convenience - Choose a gym that’s close it’s losing weight, strengthening and toning, or D. If you like water activities, you can take by or an activity you can do at home or pick preparing for a race. Put together a schedule your workout to the lake for some kayaking a time you’re not likely to be interrupted. of days and activities that will not only be or canoeing for an excellent whole-body C. Consistency If it means you are working motivating, but also conducive to your schedule. workout and a great change of pace. out for 10 minutes a day rather than one Creating a challenge for yourself will motivate 2. Think outside the box. Want to learn how hour a week, then you are building the you, as will encouragement and accountability. to jump rope? Want to learn some kick boxing proper habit for the future. Those 10 You want to know when you are doing a good job moves? Want to become more flexible? What a minutes will grow into longer workouts, I and when you’re not. Remember that we did not better time to start working with a trainer (we promise. get this way over night. have plenty of them) or coming to some yoga and 7. Find your motivation. We are all motivated Anything worth having takes work. If it was Pilates classes (check out our schedule to the right by different things. Some of us by music, some by easy to be great, everybody would be great.

Centerpiece October 2014 Visit us at 5111 Abercorn Street or online at www.SavannahJEA.org for more details!

JEA Art Gallery

JEA Preschool Savannah News

Enrollment Open for Fall 2014 • Preschool now in session • 16-months through 2-years-old • Please note: 3 & 4 yr class is currently full! October Artist: Richard-Jonathan Nelson • Half-day and full-day options • 2, 3 and 5-day options for the toddlers Richard – Jonathan Nelson is a Textile Artist born in Savannah, Georgia. Nelson works in the mediums and two-year-olds of Hand Weaving, Dyeing, and Digital Design, but also in sound and painting. He completed his • For full details, visit our website at B.F.A. in Textile Art at Georgia State University’s Ernest G. Welch’s School of Art. He was also a Studio www.savannahjea.org Assistant, Textile Club President and an active supporter of using art to empower charity. His work focuses on issues of identity, belonging, and communication in modern day relationships and how Contact Jodi Sadler, Director, at they define the viewer’s sense of self. He is currently working toward pursuing his M.F.A. and gallery [email protected] or 912-355-8111 opportunities.

Artwork available for viewing October 1-31, 2014 Music and More Art Gallery reception October 5th, 2-5 pm with Mr. Ira Miller 6 Sessions held on Wednesdays, October 8th-November 12th New JEA Members 3:30-4:00 pm The JEA would like to thank our members. With- For 3 and 4-year olds out your membership and support, we would not be able to offer all the services that we do. Our $60 for the entire program members are our most important asset! In the Sukkah (New Members as of 7/31/14-9/3/14) Register at the JEA front desk Maximum 10 children Jonathan & Belinda Arambula Sukkot celebrates the Nicole Baker Monday Jewish value of Hachnasat Our music program Gregory Beck & Leona Cheung October 13, 2014 Orchim (welcoming guests). In helps children learn the spirit of welcoming guests, Will & Jennifer Claiborne 6:30-8:30 PM to sing tunefully, please bring a friend new to Geoffrey & Kathryn Dureska JEA Sukkah move expressively YJS to this event. Christopher Godfrey and rhythmically, LaQuadrea & Mary Haynes play classroom Peter & Janet Izzo Join Young Jewish Savannah for PB&J (Pizza, Beer instruments, Greg & Ellen Jacobs, Jr. and Judaism)! On the third Monday of each month, sing Hebrew and Jan Minichbauer & Honor Hutton you are invited to hang out at the JEA and talk about English songs, Sergio & Danielle Orozco Jewish topics with a modern twist! Of course, pizza create music and and beer will be provided! Joshua Rommer more! Jared Seff Are you young (22-40), Jewish and living in the Sa- Andrew & Leia Sills vannah area? We hope you’ll participate in one of Providing for the social, emotional Dustin & Jessica Sparks Young Jewish Savannah’s Judaic, social or commu- and cognitive growth of young nity service programs. Contact Jamie Cahn, (912) children in a Judaic setting. 355-8111 or [email protected] for more information.

October 2014 Centerpiece Savannah www.savj.org jewish news October 2014 | Page 9 Your Campaign Dollars at Work Modern Zionism...... from pg 2 partner. It was a perfect time for us to purchase remains true today. It is our A Great Time at Camp come and represent the JNF which is presence, the establishment of resi- so closely related to our Israeli dream dence there, that determines Israel’s by Sarah Loncon – the development of the Negev. We borders and protects her. Working I had the best time at Camp Cole- believe this to be a challenge and true the land all the way to the border man this summer. I went on the calling, an opportunity to present to with Jordan is and will remain the “blob,” which is a big air mattress in our friends in the U.S. what is import- most effective first line of defense. the lake. The lake is called Lake Sha- ant and vital to Israel’s future. The Negev represents 60% of Israel’s lom and is shaped like Israel. Lots of The Negev was included within land, but only 8% of the nation’s pop- times you could see Snappy the Tur- the original borders of Israel when it ulation lives there. KKL/JNF’s role in tle in the lake, too. We had a Mi-ka was founded. In spite of constant ter- the development and protection of its Mo-cha service at the pool one day. rorist attacks that ensued during the resources, water and agriculture is Another water activity that we did establishment of Israel, the residents, vital. Supporting JNF is thus a neces- was go white water rafting in North acting both as defenders and farm- sary job we all do, in the hope of con- Carolina. The only person that fell out ers, were able to establish thriving tinuing progress in the Negev, which of the raft was our counselor. She was communities. We felt like the Halut- is important to Israel on many levels. Sarah Loncon (second from the right) hanging out of the raft, but her legs with her new friends at Camp Coleman zim who came 100 years before us did The Middle East is always on un- were still on the inside of the raft. It ery day we had menucha, which means –– working the land during the day, stable ground – fluid and dynamic. was funny! “rest,” where we learned something guarding it during the night. Although we all seek peace and calm Every Shabbat at camp we did song about Israel or something about Juda- The historic Peace Agreement be- in the area, we cannot close our eyes sessions. We would get up and dance ism or Jewish history. When I went tween the Kingdom of Jordan and and hope; we must actively work and sing with our friends. It was a to Jewish camp, it made me feel like Israel brought new life to the area. to protect that which is ours, while big celebration. We learned a Jewish I was not the only Jew and that there The two countries began cooperation dreaming big. dance called Ziban-Ziban. The music are many Jews in Georgia and Florida. on tourism, agriculture, the paving of My wife and I are excited about this is funky and fun. Shabbat was special I appreciate the scholarship. If I the Peace Highway next to the bor- new chapter in our lives. We are ded- because we got to celebrate it with didn’t have it I wouldn’t have had all der and the removal of all landmine icated to Israel, we are dedicated to our friends, we sang songs together this fun. fields and their transformation into the Jewish people, and, while we are and we got a turn to lead a service. It farmland. “They will beat their swords only now getting to meet many peo- made me feel like I knew the prayers Sarah is 10 and a fifth grader at Garrison into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up ple in the Southeast, we thank you for really well. It was really fun because School of Visual and Performing Arts. She sword against nation, nor will the train for making us feel welcome and at home. there were no parents around. went to Camp Coleman this past summer war anymore.” (Isaiah 2:4) Your warmth and reception of us has My favorite thing at camp was with the assistance of a Jewish Youth Sum- What was true during the estab- confirmed that trulyAm Yisrael Chai! “Mac.” Mac is short for Maccabiah mer Experience grant from the Savannah lishment of KKL, in 1901, and its land which is the color war. This session’s Jewish Federation. She is the daughter of theme was “Touckie and the Camp Lori Loncon and Chuck Loncon. For more Colemac Rainforest.” I was on the information on Jewish camping, see the ...... from pg 6 blue team – we won! Watching website of the Foundation for Jewish Camp, At camp, I learned lots of Hebrew — www.jewishcamp.org. (who is Cell, about a CIA analyst who has no everything was named in Hebrew. Ev- back in L.A.) idea his parents are deep-cover Rus-

and Kesh- sian spies. (This is the second time Your et was their NBC has optioned The Gordin Cell, but Campaign original pro- it looks like this time it may really Dollars duction, Ty- air.) The Prime Minister’s Children, writ- corner at Work rant, created ten for Israeli TV by Yitzhak Rabin’s Beneficiary Agency for FX net- granddaughter Noa Rothman, has work. Set in been sold to The CW network, where Savannah’s BBYO Connect, the fictional it will be adapted as a White House Gideon Raff BBYO’s new program Middle East- story by Gossip Girl writer Natalie for kids in middle ern country of Abbudin, Tyrant also Krinsky, whose parents are Israeli. school, held a bowling was in production in Israel when the Sundance Channel is developing a party August 24th to war with Gaza broke out. Filming U.S. version of Reaching for Heaven, a kick off their year. was completed in Turkey and the se- look at what happens to a marriage Eighteen kids ries just finished its summer run on and family when one parent suddenly attended! the network where it enjoyed favor- becomes religious, moving the action able ratings. And USA Network has to Las Vegas “to explore religion in high expectations for the team’s Dig Sin City.” After shooting a pilot, ABC (actual air date not available as of this did not pick up Irreversible, a comedy writing). starring David Schwimmer based on So what to look for next? NBC is Israel’s top-rated Bilti Hafich, for the working with Keshet on Allegiance, fall, but who knows, maybe they’ll go based on the Israeli hit, The Gordin for it later in the season.

Celebrating a simcha? (Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, engagements, weddings, births.)

We want to know! Share your good news with the Savannah Jewish News Savannah BBYO held a cookout and went swimming at the JEA to kick off the 2014-2015 Send the vital statistics to [email protected] year! We had a great turnout. Thank you to everyone who came out. We are anticipating a wonderful year for Wexler-Clark BBG and David Finn AZA! Savannah Page 10 | October 2014 jewish news www.savj.org Your Campaign Dollars at Work the kids that I can relate to and after all we have been through together: from flying missiles, to bonfires till Making a Legacy and Friends Forever sunrise, I really feel a connection to by Tomer Locker them; our relationship is more than just friends playing soccer or sing- “This is the year where we make doesn’t fear the long ing and playing guitars all night. It the transition from a kid being men- journey.” Yes, while is about getting each other through tored to being the mentor; this is the in a bomb shelter hav- terrifying times and comforting one year where we start thinking about ing missiles fired at another in times of tragedy. the army; this is the last year of camp us they started sing- I had an incredible summer in Israel as a camper; this is the year where we ing this song and I this year. I experienced many things get responsibilities. This is the year was so amazed at the that I did not expect and became best that we get our name that will last meaningfulness. I un- of friends with incredible people. forever.” Those were the first words derstand it to mean But most of all I learned the lesson that my camp counselor told us. In that the Israeli nation of Family and Community, of every- retrospect I might call it a prophecy. is not scared of a long one being there for each other in their In Israel, this is the year where all and hard journey and time of need, of helping bring out the the kids my age really start being we are not going any- best in each other—no matter what. adults. They get responsibilities and where. And I learned that from the State of start giving back to the country that After about twen- Israel. raised them to be who they are. This ty minutes of being Tomer Locker, 15, is a sophomore at Sa- year B’nei Akivah (a youth movement in the shelter we got vannah Arts Academy. He went to Camp that promotes Jewishness and Zi- the “ok” to leave and Amichai in northern Israel (on the border onism) assigned my age group the go back to our nightly with Lebanon) last summer with the assis- name “Avichai” meaning my father is activities. That night tance of a Jewish Youth Summer Experience alive (which is understood to mean I stayed up till four grant from the Savannah Jewish Federation. “our legacy will live forever”). This in the morning with Tomer is the son of Eva and Motti Locker. is something that I will keep for the a group of friends and For more information on Jewish camping, rest of my life. we talked a lot about see the website of the Foundation for Jewish This year at camp was my last year what had just hap- Camp, www.jewishcamp.org. as a camper. I have been there four pened. I realized that out of the five years of its existence, life is so much bigger and have grown very attached to it. then my camp and me, Tomer sent us several pictures of himself at camp last summer. Camp is my second family. Camp that there is so much Clearly he was having a great time! Amichai is where I get to strengthen more in this world not only my Jewish identity, but also than what revolves around my family my Israeli identity. This year I had and me. I realized that we have ene- the most memorable and meaningful mies in this world and they want to year at camp ever; it was the great- destroy us and we cannot let them est summer I ever had. The people I do that no matter what. We have to met are friends I really can relate to, keep the legacy—Avichai. The next friends for a lifetime and I feel ex- night this happened again, and the tremely close to them. The number same the night after that; each time one reason I feel so attached to them strengthening me, my friends, and SERVING THE COASTAL AREA is because I had more than one life our connections to each other. SINCE 1980 changing experience with them. Another reason that I became really One Saturday night, after an in- close to these people was because of PRIVATELY OWNED AND OPERATED credible and inspiring Shabbat, I was the camp environment this year. We COMPANIONS • SKILLED NURSING • PERSONAL CARE in my room and I suddenly heard a had some fun times and we had plen- siren that I didn’t make a big deal out ty of serious times as well, and we of. I thought it might be a color war learned to switch into “serious mode” www.CoastalHomeCare.us breakout or some other camp sur- very quickly. My friends had broth- 912-354-3680 prise but then, about four seconds ers that were in Gaza, I had relatives after the siren began I heard a loud in Gaza; all of Israel had relatives in and sharp whistle, and then a boom. Gaza, fighting for our protection. I rushed immediately to the bomb One of my best friends got a phone shelter which was full, by the time I call in camp, which meant something Preferred Hotel Partners of got there. So I ran and took a couple serious had just happened. His own of very frightened younger kids to brother told him how his friend was another bomb shelter. Within those just killed in the war. My cousin was few seconds, I realized I had changed a good friend of one of the boys who from camper to “counselor.” We all was kidnapped and murdered. We ● Located in the heart of midtown near became adults. all had connections to some misfor- the corner of DeRenne and Abercorn While we were all stuffed in a tune or other but all these tragedies ● Book your block of rooms today for bomb shelter, everybody scared, brought Israel closer together; it Bar and Bat Mitzvah’s missiles were landing and blowing brought me and my friends closer to- up, and plenty of kids were crying. I gether. ● Banquet Space accommodating up to 300 people heard counselors start to sing a song. A week after camp I spent three I have heard the song before but nev- days in Raanana with all my camp ● Contact Melaina Jaudon at er before put meaning to the words. friends and had the most fun I proba- 912-721-5173/[email protected]

Am haNetzach lo mefached mi derech aru- bly ever had. I think it was because of ka, which means, “An eternal people my relationship with them. These are Savannah www.savj.org jewish news October 2014 | Page 11

HERBERT BLUMENTHAL ORAL HISTORY EXCERPT RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 2001

INTERVIEWED BY HARRIET MEYERHOFF AND SALLY SANDERS

...Now, to my memory, I think I was fans, oscillating fans, like 16 inches. the youngest member that ever So that’s the only shul the people served on the board of B.B. Jacob. I didn’t davan by shackling up and think the only other one I can think down. They went to the side to side of that’s still around today is Maier because they had to keep up with the Rabhan. Unfortunately, as I speak, we fans. lost a couple of good past presidents in Mr. Rotkow and Ben Silverman. My ...I didn’t have very much time to get purpose was being on the seating into the service, and if I didn’t get committee at that time. I remember into the branch I was looking for, I Joe Lesser was in charge of the seat- would have been in the infantry. So I ing committee and he asked me to went to Raleigh, North Carolina, and, work out - we had complications at lo and behold, who was there was that time because we had more mem- Louie Tenenbaum who was part of, Herbert Blumenthal, JEA basketball, December 9, 1946. JVM 003, no. 0185. bers than we had seats. So I suggest- lived in Savannah, but he’s really ed why don’t we put the members from Charleston. He was recruiting market, they had a groceteria. He together. Well, I really stuck my foot officer, and I was 6'2" at that time said, “You go eat all the bananas in my mouth because he says, “Over and weighed 141 pounds. He says, you can and drink water that you my dead body.” That was it. So, in “You’re 4 pounds underweight, I can consume, and come back, and if the meantime, in those days we did- can’t take you.” I said, “What do you you weigh 145 pounds, I’ll take you n’t have air condition, so some mem- mean, can’t take me? I don’t want, into the service.” So I says, “Well, bers were always putting the win- I’m not looking to go into the infan- how much time have I got?” He said, dows up and putting them down. try.” He says, “I’ll tell you what - “About 2 ½ hours.” Well, to make a Some people would complain ‘cause there’s some, like a groceteria in Sa- long story short, I made the weigh- it was too hot or it was too cold. So vannah.” There was fruit outside and in, and that’s how I got into the U.S. we had what you called revolving everything else by the old city Coast Guard. Savannah Page 12 | October 2014 jewish news www.savj.org

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SHABBAT SERVICES: Friday 5:45 pm Kabbalat Shabbat DAILY SERVICES: Saturday 9:15 am Shabbat Service & Kiddush Luncheon Sunday 9:00 am & 6:00 pm, Monday & Thursday 7:00 am & 6:00 pm Saturday Evenings Mincha/Maariv & Havdalah Tuesday 7:30 am & 6:00 pm, Wednesday 8:00 am & 6:00 pm Friday Shacharit 7:00 am Savannah www.savj.org jewish news October 2014 | Page 13 ground. It’s a Funny Thing Rabbi Shapiro turned around to see what had happened, then turned back to the congregation, smiled sheepishly and said, “Well, that’s the first time I ever Morris Epstein had never had anything to do with his or put a plant to sleep.” Rose’s meals. But when his wife became ill, Morris knew it was time to step up, so he volunteered to go to the super- ——————————————————————————— market for her. She sent him off with a carefully numbered The seniors at the Maimonides Senior Home were taught how to text message list of seven items. and actually took quite a liking to it. They even came up with their own vocab- Melinda Stein Morris returned shortly and proceeded to unpack the ulary: grocery bags. He had purchased one bag of sugar, two dozen BFF: Best Friend Fainted eggs, three packages of chicken, four boxes of detergent, five boxes of crackers, BYOT: Bring Your Own Teeth six eggplants, and seven green peppers. CBM: Covered By Medicare ——————————————————————————— FWB: Friend with Beta-blockers LMDO: Laughing My Dentures Out “C’mon, ma, you’ve got to try it,” Jake pleaded with his elderly mother Leah. GGPBL: Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low “I don’t know how you’ve lasted this long without ever using the Internet, but OMG: Ouch, My Girdle enough is enough!” “Okay, already!” Leah said, reluctantly settling down by the computer and slowly putting on her reading glasses. “What do I do now?” ...... from pg 6 “Now I’m going to open the home page of Google,” Jake explained. “You’re M-F in Israel? going to love this. Type in ANY question you want to know and it will find you tending Israel’s leisure economy, the idea has strong support among an answer to your question.” and enhancing observance of the Sab- members. Sunday trading volume is The senior woman thought for a moment and slowly began to type, “How is bath. The theory is that less-obser- low, because investment firms in the Ethel Rabinowitz feeling this morning?” vant but traditional Israelis would rest of the Western world take the have their “fun” day off on Sunday day off. With Friday as a trading day, ——————————————————————————— instead of Saturday, which might en- the TASE would operate on the same Miriam and Max Pinto lived in Mexico City. They sent their twin sons Juan hance synagogue attendance and gen- schedule as banks, investment houses and Amal to Israel to study for the year. Like any good mother, Miriam missed eral Sabbath observance. and investors around the world. her boys and asked them to send pictures. Juan adhered to his mother’s request, Not all are in favor. Ultra-Orthodox Israel has moved gradually from but Amal on the other hand never sent any photos. Jewish members of parliament be- a six-day work week — Sunday As the year progressed Miriam got more and more agitated that she didn’t lieve that a Friday workday would through Friday with Saturday off for have a picture of her son Amal. She asked her husband Max to get on Amal’s case hurt Sabbath observance, especially the Sabbath — to a five-day week. and send a picture like his brother Juan had. in winter months, as workday Friday But instead of closing down on Sun- Moshe thought for a moment and said, “Miriam, they’re twins. If you’ve seen would gradually edge out Sabbath’s day, most have opted to skip Friday, Juan, you’ve seen Amal.” Friday night. And the Finance Minis- which is anyway a short work day, try worries that a short Friday work- especially in the winter, when the ——————————————————————————— day replacing a long workday Sunday Sabbath begins early. If the TASE Rabbi Shapiro was in the midst of one of his infamous lengthy sermons when would result in a productivity loss. does make the switch, it would be at all of the sudden, a large plant fell over right behind the pulpit, crashing to the The directors of the TASE sup- the vanguard of a major social exper- port the plan and it is reported that iment.

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Visit our website to subscribe to our popular weekly newsletter 5444 Abercorn Street, Savannah GA 31405 912-354-7721 www.bbjsynagogue.com [email protected] Savannah Page 14 | October 2014 jewish news www.savj.org The Savannah Jewish Federation Condolences Gratefully Thanks Our Contributors We express our sympathy to the families of: Sylvia Adler Udinksy Harvey Weitz SJF GENERAL DONATIONS In memory of Harvey Weitz Who died August 21, 2014 Who died August 15th, 2014 In honor of Judy Byck Gail Cohn Muriel Bono Barbara & Ricky Friedenberg Surviving are her husband, Bur- He is survived by his wife, Helen; In honor of Paul Kulbersh Sara & Sam Jospin ton “Burt” Udinsky; three sons, Gary sons Trace, Adam (Rene), and Tom- AIPAC In honor of Paul Kulbersh Udinsky (Linda Myers), Joel Udin- my (Allison); his brothers Julian Roberta & Lenny Goldstein Gail Cohn & Harvey Danits sky, and David (Gay) Udinsky; three (Jean) and Robert (Laurie); and nu- Jeff Kamin Peggy & Maurice Levitt grandchildren; and three great-grand- merous nieces and nephews. Mike Stapen STOP THE SIRENS CAMPAIGN children. She was preceded in death Donations were made by ASHLEY SAMUELS CHILDREN’S & by her sister, Betty Adler Nathan. Remembrances: Jewish Education- Sherry & Norman Dolgoff YOUTH ACTIVITY FUND al Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St., Savan- Toby Hollenberg In memory of Sybil Barnett Remembrances: Congregation nah 31405; B’nai Brith Jacob Syna- Beth & Steve Roth In memory of Harvey Weitz Agudath Achim, 9 Lee Blvd., Savan- gogue, 5444 Abercorn St., Savannah In memory of Meyer Denmark nah 31405; or Anderson Cancer Insti- 31405; or the Union Mission Grace JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES FUND Scott Samuels & Family Donations were made by tute at Memorial University Medical House, 120 Fahm St., Savannah 31401. Efrayim Ben-Avraham DAVID & MERLE HORWITZ FUND FOR Center, 4700 Waters Ave., Savannah Roni & Harvey Libow ISRAEL/OVERSEAS NEEDS 31404. In memory of Michael Nash In honor of Charlie VandenBulck Rebecca & James Sentman Harriet & Eric Meyerhoff

TIKVAH FUND RALPH & PAULINE TENENBAUM Grief Series to Begin Donations were made by FUND FOR SOCIAL SERVICES Sherry & Norman Dolgoff In memory of Harvey Weitz The JEA is co-sponsoring with • Recovery is Possible!: Mon- Carol & Joel Greenberg In honor of Paul Kulbersh THA’s Island Hospice a five-week se- day, Nov. 3, 6:00-7:30 pm In honor of Zachary Kole Nancy & Bert Tenenbaum ries of seminars on the patterns and Describes the four tasks that Sarah Denmark & Adam Solender processes of the grieving experience. enable a person to adjust to In memory of Jerry Montana’s sister PAUL & HARRIET KULBERSH FAMILY The series, Grief: Walking the Pathway of the loss and move on with In honor of Larry Dane-Kellogg PHILANTHROPIC FUND In honor of Paul Kulbersh Loss, is free and open to the public. It their life and outlines how In memory of Stephen Sutker Cathy & Daniel Nagelberg will be held on five consecutive Mon- you know when you are get- Harriet & Paul Kulbersh Maureen & Mark Petrofsky days beginning October 13th at 6pm ting better. In honor of Jodi Sadler Rachel Mazur & Andrew Petrofsky and will focus on loss by death though In honor of Jeffery Lasky those experiencing other types of loss • Finding Meaning in Death: Betty & Larry Lasky Monday, Nov. 10, 6:00-7:30 In honor of Paul Kulbersh Contributions to will also find it helpful. pm We humans are incur- Kathy & Doug Olen the Savannah Jewish The session schedule is: In memory of Harvey Weitz ably “makers of meaning” and In memory of Sybil Barnett Federation may be made • Normal Grief Reactions: death often brings us face- Arlene & Michel Steinfeldt on our secure website Monday, Oct. 13, 6:00-7:30 to-face with the ultimate In memory of Meyer Denmark at www.savj.org or by pm Discuss the different meaning of life. This seminar Charlotte & Harold Black types of grief and what’s nor- focuses on utilizing one’s Sara & Sam Jospin calling 912-355-8111. mal, natural, and to be ex- own spiritual resources to pected when one experiences make meaning out of loss. a significant loss. The seminars all will provide op- • Styles of Grieving: Men, portunity for questions, discussion, Women, and Children: and interaction by participants. They Kristallnacht Observance Monday, Oct. 20, 6:00-7:30 will be led by Dr. Owen Tucker and pm Explore the differences Stephanie May. Owen is the Bereave- in how men, women, and ment Coordinator for Island Hospice. children grieve and discusses He has been a licensed family coun- why a person must to their selor, a nationally certified trauma th “grief work” in order to make specialist, and a clinical faculty mem- Thursday – November 6 the adjustments and facili- ber in Baylor University’s Doctor of tate the mending. Psychology program. Stephanie was 7:15pm—JEA formerly the Bereavement Programs • Special Topics of Group Coordinator for the Catholic Diocese Join us to remember the 76th anniversary of Interest: Monday, Oct. 27, of Savannah and holds a B. S. in Psy- 6:00-7:30 pm Discuss spe- chology and a Master’s degree in Pas- Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass. cific topics and issues iden- toral Studies. tified as of interest to the The public is invited to participate group — e.g. suicide, MIA’s, in this free series. To register, please traumatic loss, etc contact the JEA at (912) 355-8111. The program wi1l include: • a talk by Taylor Culjan, an educator at St. Vincent’s Academy, who recently returned from the Summer Seminar/Holocaust and Jewish Resistance Teachers’ Trip We couldn’t do it without them! • a musical interlude, • a slide show; Help us thank our advertisers. • and poetry readings. Please support their businesses. Savannah www.savj.org jewish news October 2014 | Page 15 Your Campaign Dollars at Work Chimes Israel Lasting Legacies As part of the 2014 Campaign and Alloca- Chimes Israel operates 20 different As it says in the small box that al- tions process, the Savannah Jewish Federa- programs all over the country, serving ways runs at the end of this column, tion reauthorized the Mini-Grant program more than 1,000 people with special a designated fund can benefit a pur- whereby community members recommend needs of all ages – from infants to the pose dear to your family or it can overseas agencies to receive $500 mini- elderly – in all areas of life: treatment, benefit the community at large. Jake grants, with up to 20 being approved. Eigh- rehabilitation, employment and lei- and Bea Rubin cared very much for teen submissions were made this year and sure. Savannah’s Jewish community where we will be introducing you to the new grant they made their home for many, many recipients. Their programs/facilities include: years. The Mini-Grant program allows people Jake was a local physician – if he from all walks of our community to nom- • Rehabilitation day care centers were practicing today we would say inate for funding programs that serve all for infants and toddlers ages he was an internist with a specialty walks of the worldwide Jewish community: birth-3 years old; in gastroenterology. He was gener- traditional to liberal Jewish organizations; • Daycare rehabilitation and ous to his patients and spoke often programs with cutting edge ideas to classic nursing centers for persons 21 of accepting the fruits and vegetables initiatives; organizations in Israel, Cuba, years and older with moderate they grew as payment for his services. Europe and elsewhere. to severe disabilities and He had a really great laugh. Bea was The Mini-Grant program is a small, but chronic diseases; smart and had a quick and sharp wit. meaningful way for Savannah to put a per- Though they never had children of sonal stamp on how we provide assistance to • A continuum of employment their own, they had a circle of close our Jewish brethren around the world. These programs for people with Bea & Jake Rubin on their friends who were their family. programs represent just a sample of the work intellectual, developmental, 25th wedding anniversary in the 1960s Jake died a number of years before that our Federation and our partners, the physical and emotional her, but while she still was living, Bea acts of kindness and generosity for American Jewish Joint Distribution Com- disabilities and autism; established the Dr. Jacob and Beatrice the community will long be remem- mittee and the Jewish Agency for Israel, are • The “Supportive Community” S. Rubin Campaign Fund, a designated bered. doing every day to make a difference in our independent living support fund whose income would be used to Jewish world. program that allows people make gifts in perpetuity to the Savan- Create a Fund with special needs to reach nah Jewish Federation annual cam- their full potential by paign in their names after her death. A designated fund can benefit a spe- developing independent She and Jake always were concerned cific purpose dear to your family or living skills; the community at large. Funds can for the overall welfare of the Jewish be created and activated now or • Extended-day care centers for community and were generous sup- established with a bequest or oth- special needs children that are porters of the campaign in their life- er financial instrument. To discuss complementary frameworks to times. This annual gift in their names establishing a Lasting Legacy for your family with a fund at the Jewish their regular school hours and continues their tradition of caring. It should be noted that upon her Community Foundation of Savan- provide recreational and social nah, contact Adam Solender at (912) death in 2010, Bea also left a generous Chimes Israel provides services services as well as therapies in 355-8111 or [email protected]. bequest to the JEA. Hers and Jake’s to people of all ages, in all sectors of the afternoons; society, with intellectual, develop- • Occupational placement mental, and mental disabilities with Dearest Friends, programs operated in the goal of improving their quality of collaboration with the local My words will never adequately express my love and appreciation life. Chimes believes that every indi- municipalities and under the vidual has the right to develop to his/ for the acts of loving kindness that were extended to me and my family supervision of the Ministries while I was in the hospital in Houston. The cards, notes, calls, flowers, her fullest potential and provides a of Welfare and Health for and even photographs were just beautiful. As much as all these things wide range of high quality, innovative individuals with special needs. contributed to my recovery, what counted most was Hashem and services and individually customized prayer. I want to thank everyone — my friends and family — for advancement programs that help cli- For more information, see www. gathering together for the special Tehillim session to offer prayers for ents use their own abilities and skills my recovery. Your love and kindness will be remembered always. chimesisrael.org. to lead a life of dignity and indepen- dence and full participation in their Thank you, community. Annette Karp

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