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The Jewish Journalof san antonio SIVAN, 5777 - AV, 5777 Published by The Jewish Federation of San Antonio JUNE/JULY 2017 The Six Day War: 50 years later

The Six Day War broke out on June 5, Letter from our CEO State of Israel. For those of us who did 1967. The military victory of the State of not experience this historic event in real Israel just five days later was monumental. RONIT SHERWIN time, we may feel the same reaction as the Our small homeland reigned victorious generations before us, or we may not. over the forces of seemingly greater We live in a time in which we cannot powers, including Egypt, Jordan and take anything for granted, especially Syria. The Six Day War became not only anniversary of the Six Day War. For those as Jews. We have witnessed a rise in a landmark event in Jewish history, but who remember watching the television anti-Semitism in our own country and TEACHING it became a great source of pride for the and listening to the radio intently during in many other parts of the world. And TOLERANCE Jewish pride. those six days, this milestone re-energizes Child of Holocaust This month we mark the fifty-year our pride as Jews and our pride in the See LETTER, page 3 teaches lessons to children of today. PAGE 3 Israel’s

HAPPY 69TH, demographic ISRAEL! Community celebration future: Crowded marking Israel’s and very religious Independence. By Andrew Tobin PAGES 14 - 15 TEL AVIV (JTA) – Israel’s projected future looks a lot like a visit to the Jerusalem central bus station: crowded and very religious. According to a government report, the Jewish state’s population will double in about 40 years. Some 29 percent — or 5.25 million of its projected ISRAELI TEENS MAKE IMPACT ON SAN ANTONIO YOUTH 18 million residents — will be haredi Orthodox Jews. That’s STRONGER Raz and Yonatan led the students at Shmuel Bass Torah Academy in an more than triple the current 9 TOGETHER! percent. See What’s Happening in interactive song about Israel. For details on their visit to San Antonio, your Jewish Community. SEE PAGE 4. See DEMOGRAPHIC, page 27 PAGE 12

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2 JUNE/JULY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Holocaust Study Tour headed to Eastern Europe Students of the Holocaust Study Tour will be traveling to Eastern Europe in mid-June, where the students will learn on site at historical locations. Students will be demonstrating and discussing their experiences through personally prepared exhibits that will be featured at a community open house on Sunday, August 20 from 3-5 pm in the Holzman Auditorium at the Jewish Campus of Students of the Study Tour, with their families, and our local survivors. San Antonio.

LETTER to Israel? Do we invest in continued from page 1 sending our youth to Israel? How do we bring Israel to who would have thought we San Antonio? And how would still be dealing with do we have uncomfortable anti-Semitism in the twenty- conversations about our first century? The same can questions regarding Israel? be said for Jewish identity. These are the questions we For me, Israel is a core need to be asking in our component of my identity as board meetings and around a Jew. I take great pride in our dinner tables. the land, the people, the food The Pew Study of Jewish and the constant innovation American Life conducted in Come join us any and all times and development that takes 2013 found that 94% of Jews that fit in your schedule. place daily in Israel. I cannot in American are “proud to imagine my Jewish identity be Jewish.” What we do not (locations to be announced) without Israel. know is exactly what about But this is not to be taken being Jewish they are proud Sunday June 11 Wed June 28 Friday July 14 for granted among younger of. I would like to think Israel 3pm 4pm 11:30 am generations or the generations is a source of that pride, but to come. If we do not engage we need to engage to know Sunday Thurs August 3 the next generation of Jews the answer. As we celebrate with Israel, we will be in this fifty year anniversary of July 23 3pm danger of losing Israel as Israel’s victory, let’s engage in a source of Jewish identity what needs to be addressed in

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio JUNE/JULY 2017 3 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK PARTNERSHIP CORNER Israeli and American Jewish teens connect in SA

C-Teens from Chabad and the Israeli teens enjoyed a welcome night full of games, food and fun to get to know Amit, Gil (Chaperone), Noam, Raz, Ronit, and Yonatan enjoyed the BBYO each other. Beau/Sweetie event at the Well.

By Lauren Abraham concluded in Austin). (EKHLA). youth group at Temple Beth- the teens to bond with their During their trip to San The Israeli teens also El hosted the teens for their host families the Saklads The Partnership2Gether Antonio the teens met attended Shabbat services end of the year lunch party. and Wolfs and for them to Western Galilee region with C-teens from Chabad and had dinner with teens The trip ended with the see San Antonio and enjoy a selected 11 teens to embark for a welcome and games from the United Synagogue NCSY (National Conference warm Texas welcome. on a yearlong teen leadership night, led Israeli songs and Youth (USY) Group at of Synagogue Youth) chapter Special thanks to Dr. program that culminated activities with the students Agudas Achim. B’nai Brith at Rodfei Sholom who Mike Ozer for greeting the with a trip to connect with at the Shmuel Bass Torah Youth Organization (BBYO) hosted the teens for a spirited students at the airport and American teens in our Academy, and had snacks hosted the teens for their evening of giving as they to Drs. Laura and Gary consortium cities. Five of with the eighth graders that annual Beau/Sweetie Walk baked cookies to share with Benjamin for helping them the teens enjoyed their last recently returned from Israel down, and on their final day, the battered women’s and with an emergency dental stop on their journey in with from the Eleanor Kolitz the NFTY (North American children’s shelter. The long check-up while they were San Antonio (the other five Hebrew Language Academy Federation of Temple Youth) weekend made for time for here. Balancing Expenses?

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4 JUNE/JULY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Beldon Library News Beldon Librarian Lynn Reading Program for Waghalter will attend BELDON LIBRARY Kids, K – 5 will begin on the 52nd Annual AJL HOURS Wednesday, June 14th. This (Association of Jewish Mondays is an eight week program Libraries) Conference in 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. in which children will Tuesdays New York City on June 10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. check-out and read 2 books 19 -21. She reports, “This Wednesdays per week from the Beldon year’s Conference will take 2 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Library. Children who wish place at Hebrew Union to participate will need a College, Brookdale Center. Beldon Library card. At It will be very special Library.” the end of the program, a because I will be part of a The Vilna/Vilnius Jewish certificate and a prize will session, Collaborating to Public Library in Lithuania be awarded to those who Support Library Collections, is in the process of building have read a minimum of 16 which focuses on the up their children’s section. books. Mitzvah Project that our Donations of new or gently A Used Book Sale will SAN ANTONIAN LAUREL GANDLER library has with the Vilna/ used children’s books with take place in the Beldon REPRESENTS PJ LIBRARY Vilnius Jewish Public Jewish content are being Library on Sunday, August Library. I will be one of accepted. Contact Beldon 13 and Monday, August PJ Library Committee Member and mom the presenters along with librarian, Lynn Waghalter, 14. Donations of gently Laurel Gandler attended the National PJ Library Boston University Librarian, at [email protected] for used books for children Conference at Pearlstone Retreat Center to Olga Potap, and Zilvinas more information on this and adults are now being represent San Antonio. Here she is with PJ Library Beliauskas from the Vilna/ humanitarian project. accepted. No prayer books founder and Jewish educational visionary, Harold Vilnius Jewish Public Beldon Library’s Summer will be accepted. Grinspoon. Receive up to $150 from PJ Library® to Get Together with friends for a Jewish experience! It’s easy! Visit pjlibrary.org/GetTogether to get started. The deadline to sign up is Friday, June 30th, 2017.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio JUNE/JULY 2017 5 IN THE COMMUNITY Temple Chai to welcome Hadassah event focuses on summer summer rabbinic intern skin care and cancer prevention Temple Chai, San Antonio’s communal The San Antonio Chapter of Hadassah Medical School. She interned at Brigham small Reform congregation, service. Before welcomes dermatologist Dr. Karla N. and Women’s Hospital in Boston and was a will welcome Sam Stern as its attending Munoz to speak about summer skin care resident in the Department of Dermatology summer rabbinic intern. HUC-JIR, and cancer on Thursday evening, June 15, at at Stanford University. She will talk about Sam recently completed the he worked 5:30 pm at KONA Grill in La Cantera. skin care and prevention of skin cancer. first year of rabbinical school as a youth Those who wish will be able to order Reservations should be made no later at Hebrew Union College- professional happy-hour snacks and beverages. than June 13 by contacting Debbie Linck at Jewish Institute of Religion for 6 years, Rabbi Stern Dr. Munoz is a graduate of Harvard [email protected]. (HUC-JIR) in Jerusalem, including and will continue his studies at Temple Beth-El in San in the fall at the College’s Antonio. Los Angeles campus. As the Rabbi Komerofsky, who Congregation Agudas Achim Sisterhood rabbinic intern at Temple began his career as a dean at Chai, Sam will spend time HUC-JIR in Cincinnati, said hosts annual Mah Jongg tournament with Rabbi David Komerofsky “Internships with congregations and help lead worship and and rabbis are an important Congregation Agudas Hall, 16550 Huebner Rd., after July 24. Further study experiences for the part of seminary training. I Achim Sisterhood is having San Antonio, 78248. The registration information congregation, participate in interned at Temple Beth-El its second annual Mah early bird registration fee of will follow. For information pastoral care visits, and get after my second year of school, Jongg Tournament on $36 is due by Monday, July or to add your name to our a sense of the workings of and look forward to coaching Sunday, July 30 beginning 17. The regular registration mailing list, please contact a small congregation. Sam Sam as he begins this exciting at 10 a.m. and ending fee of $45 is due by July 24. Jean Schlesinger at rjschles@ has a bachelor’s degree in phase of his professional by 5 p.m. Play will begin Registration includes lunch, sbcglobal.net or Sherie history and Jewish studies, training.” Sam will be with promptly at 10:15 a.m. in snacks, and prizes. There are Trakhtenbroit at strakhten@ and a master’s degree in Jewish Temple Chai in June and July. the Gurinsky Family Social no refunds or cancellations aol.com.

6 JUNE/JULY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY Temple Chai to offer The JCC announces adult education session Temple Chai will offer from non-practicing co- annual award recipients an adult learning session, religionists? What are the The Allure of Extremism, on warning signs that someone The Barshop Jewish will receive the Charninsky Gurwitz and Randy Tawil Wednesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. is vulnerable for recruitment? Community Center will Award for Leader of the will receive the William at its Northwest-side facility What can and should present a number of awards Year; Michele Brown will Alter Award for Emerging (2121 Lockhill Selma). Rabbi moderates do to address the recognizing outstanding the Charlie Pearl Award for Leadership; Hannah David Komerofsky will rise of the extremism from volunteers, programs, and Volunteer of the Year; the Eichelbaum & Jordan explore the causes of religious within their own religion? staff at the JCC Annual 2017 Jewish Film Festival Litofsky will receive the extremism with a focus All are welcome to Meeting Wednesday, will be recognized with Aunt Roselle Smith Award on Judaism, Christianity, participate. There is June 7 at 7p.m. Outgoing and the Lichtenstein Award for for BBYO Youth Leadership; and Islam. Questions to be no charge, but advance incoming Board Members Program of the Year - co- and Maya Siler and Sally addressed include: What registration is required. will also be announced, along chairs Susan Blumenthal Scharff will receive the draws people from the Visit www.templechaisa.org/ with State of the J addresses and Alan Petlin will accept Gloria Seitzman Staff of the centerVictor’s to the Jaguar fringes? / 2x3How units extremism(6 units) or call (210) 340- by current Board Chair the award on behalf of the Year award. doJewish extremist Journal groups - Januaryrecruit 20102090 - v.1to sign up. Danna Halff and CEO Saul program; Dean Wiemers The JCC’s Annual Meeting Levenshus. will receive the Weldon C. is open to the community; The following awards will Place Award for Sports & RSVP to Diana Creel at be presented: Phil Kolovson Fitness Achievement; Shana (210) 302-6822 by June 2. Temple Chai to host Big Summer Chill

August in Texas is a good private home in Elm Creek. includes a raffle of various time for cooling down, and In addition to the tastings items with tickets at $10 Temple Chai will host a Big and hors d’oeuvres, the $54 each or 3 for $25. Winners Summer Chill Wine Tasting couvert includes a custom need not be present, and and Raffle to do just that. wineglass. “Chai Five” guests’ raffle tickets are available for Local wine expert Sergio $90 couvert will also choose purchase without attending Lavenant will showcase a a bottle of wine to take home. the event. selection of wines, balsamic All of the gourmet foods and DoughFor more / 1x2 information units vinegars, and olive oils at spirits highlighted will be and(2 units)to register, visit www. the Saturday, Aug. 5 event, available for purchase. templechaisa.org/chillJewish Journal - or call beginning at 6:30 p.m. at a The Big Summer Chill (210) 340.2090. January 2010 - v.1

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio JUNE/JULY 2017 7 IN THE COMMUNITY 22017016 Summer Summer Israeli Scouts to RReadingeading ProgramProgram visit the JCC BeBeginsgins J uJunene 414th The community is Caravan brings a taste invited to the Barshop of Israeli culture to Jewish Community communities through art OPEN TO KIDS Center Tuesday, July the United States with a 11 at 2:30 p.m. for a one-hour song and dance K– 6th GRADE! performance of the show. The performance Friendship Caravan of the is recommended for ages Israel Scouts (Tzofim). five and older. The teen Sign up with Lynn Waghalter, The performance is performers will be available Beldon Librarian at free and open to the after the show for a meet community; RSVPs are and greet to share more 210.302.6805 appreciated to (210) 302- about their lives in Israel 6859. and experiences in the The Tzofim Friendship Caravan.

Supplies needed for School’s out for Summer, BFF Summer Day Camp: Ÿ Picture books but hunger takes no vacation Ÿ Splash pools Ÿ Water guns/pool toys In the summertime, schools Beth-El’s are the only meals Ÿ Shaving cream are closed, and children who they get in a day. Ÿ Gift cards to HEB or Walmart depend on free or reduced Ÿ 78% of the children who for cooking and other supplies lunch often go hungry. For the live in zip code 78212 (Temple Ÿ Colored tissue paper past seven years, Beth-El Food vicinity) qualify for meal Ÿ Paint brushes Bulter / 2x2 units (4 units) and Fun Summer Day Camp assistance. Ÿ White paper and foam plates Ÿ Paper towels Jewish Journal - August 2011 (BFF) has partnered with the This summer, you can Ÿ Poster board (assorted colors) San Antonio Food Bank to help make a difference by Ÿ Markers, Crayons, & Pencils alleviate hunger and provide volunteering your time Ÿ Colorful yarn Steven H. Butler, C.P.A. fun activities for children or donating funds and/ Ÿ Ink pads Darilek Butler & Associates PLLC in the neighborhood. The or supplies. Volunteers are Ÿ Model Magic Crayola (white) Ÿ Water color sets following are facts from the welcome as often as you’d like n National Food Research and to come, and the experience Ÿ Craft paint (fluid acrylic) Ÿ Chalk (assorted bright colors) Action Center, the US Census is more rewarding than you n Ÿ Construction paper Taxes Bureau, and the USDA: can imagine. You can also earn Ÿ White drawing paper Ÿ Over 2 million children community service hours, and Ÿ Watercolor paper Small Business in Texas qualify for free meals hours toward the President’s Ÿ Masking tape n during the school year. Volunteer Service Award. BFF Ÿ Glue and glue sticks Consulting Ÿ Only 12% of Texas kids begins on June 5 and runs Ÿ Zentangle supplies Ÿ Food coloring Personal Financial from low-income families through July 28. Hours for Ÿ Toothpicks Planning receive summer meals. camp are 8:00 am to 12:30 pm Ÿ Bulk canvas 11X14 size Ÿ 40-50% of San Antonio Monday through Friday each Ÿ Bubble wrap children live below the poverty week. Ÿ Sand paper Ÿ Google eyes level. Contact camp co-directors, 2702 N. Loop 1604 E., Suite 202, San Antonio, TX 78232 Ÿ For many children, the Kathi Kardon or Robyn Rosen, (210) 849-6082 for more (210) 979-0055 / FAX (210) 979-0058 breakfasts and lunches served at BFFSummerDayCamp@ information or to volunteer. [email protected] at Summer Feeding Sites like gmail.com, or call Kathi at

8 JUNE/JULY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL JEWISH WAR IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH VETERANS CORNER Watermelon Wednesday Summer May was a busy month attending the Department for the Post. May 1, of Texas, Arkansas, Storytime at Agudas Achim returns Garland Scott and Irwin Louisiana and Oklahoma Barath presented the colors meeting in Austin, Texas Watermelon Wednesday Watermelon Wednesday Jody and Paul Reddy. at the Yom Hazikaron on June 23, 24 and 25. The Summer Storytime is includes a weekly Jewish Some of the themes Memorial Day Service. SA post will not have a returning for its fourth theme that includes special include Tzedakah, the 10 On May 4, members of meeting in June due to the summer at Congregation stories and songs led by Commandments, Noah’s the post served supper meeting in Austin. Agudas Achim. The story Rabbi and Lauren Abraham. Ark, Israel, and more. For to the patients and San Antonio will host time is every Wednesday Each week concludes with more information, please their dependents at the the Jewish War Veterans of at 10:30 a.m. from June 14 getting to eat some delicious call (210) 479-0307 or info@ Wounded Warrior Center. U.S.A national convention through August 9. watermelon sponsored by agudas-achim.org. During a Post meeting May from August 28 through 28, speaker was Mike Kelne September 1 at the Hilton who spoke about Golden Del Rio River Walk. This is Manors’ new program a first for San Antonio and Registration open: Temple Beth-El titled EDGE. After the the post is proud of the fact Students in Preschool – Grade 10 and either Tuesday (JCC) or Wednesday program post members that national has decided explore a wide range of Jewish topics, (Temple) to meet the needs of families’ and placed American flags on to come to Texas and San including Holidays and Jewish traditions, students’ busy schedules. Students leave the the grave sites of Jewish Antonio was selected as the history, Tanach (Bible), tefillah (prayer), program prepared to fully participate in Veterans buried in a local site. Hebrew, mitzvot (commandments), Jewish worship services and with a cohort of lifelong cemetery. May 30, post The next Post meeting is ethics and God using curriculum from the friends. members conducted a scheduled for July 23 at 9 Institute of Southern Jewish Life. Older Special Needs? A unique program Bingo/Social for patients in a.m. at the JCC. For further students learn about American Jewish history, of including students with a variety of the CTC unit. information contact Post the Holocaust, God, Judaism and how it relates physical, emotional and learning needs in HadassahAnd the beat / 2x1 goes units (2 units)Commander, Herschel to other world religions, and our responsibility our classrooms. An Inclusion Specialist is a onJewish with postJournal members - January 2015Sheiness at (210) 468-5598. to tikkun olam, repairing the world and member of the faculty and is present whenever making it a better place. class is in session to support both students and Also offered are enrichment specials to teachers as they strive to meet the needs of all Who will say Kaddish? our students on a weekly basis. Each Sunday, of students. Hadassah will. classes cook classic Jewish recipes, check books For questions about registration, contact Every year. Forever. out at the library, learn new music, and make Sara Planto at (210) 733-9135 x108. For beautiful works of art. membership information, contact Tory For more information, visit Hebrew classes meet twice a week: Sundays Richmond at (210) 733-9135 extension 158. www.hadassah.org/yahrzeit, call 877.212.3321 or email [email protected]. Registration open: Inda Posner Religious School Enrollment is open for the its teachers and clergy, as beginnings of a life-long 2017-2018 school year at the well as an “outside the box” friendships and creating an Inda Posner Religious School environment for Jewish environment that allows our at Congregation Agudas learning. children to grow in their Achim. “Our goal is to help our Judaism.” Senior Rabbi Jeffrey students find a love and Agudas offers a special Abraham says Agudas passion for Judaism,” said track class for 3rd through prides itself on experiential Rabbi Abraham. “We believe 5th grade students who creative learning, the strongly in relationship attend the Eleanor Kolitz warm relationship with building and forging the Hebrew Language Academy (EKHLA). The class is taught on Wednesdays from 4:15-6 p.m. by Rabbi Abraham. Chicago Bagel & Deli The Inda Posner Religious School is for children from kindergarten through 12th We have Hebrew National grade. Agudas Achim offers Salami, Corned Beef, Pastrami a special once a month Pre-K class as well. Wurzbach & Vance Jackson 691-2245 For more information, Monday-Friday 6am-3pm • Saturday 7am-3pm • Sunday 7am-2pm contact Rabbi Abraham G Like us on Facebook! at (210) 479-0429 or rabbi.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio JUNE/JULY 2017 9 WHAT’S HAPPENING: LIONS OF JUDAH Lions of Judah recognized for contributions On May 16, the Women’s her mother and shared intention. Philanthropy Division of Esther’s greatest attributes as A life with intention is The Jewish Federation of a visionary and trailblazer what defines the Lions San Antonio honored the within the community. of Judah. The luncheon 2016 Lions of Judah. These Speaker Lisa Friedman honored that purpose and exemplary women were Clark shared her story of celebrated their generosity. honored for the profound tragedy and triumph and the The Lions of Judah are impact they make on the important role Federation distinguished by their Jewish community in San plays in supporting Jewish commitment of $5000 Antonio, in Israel and people around the world. or more a year. Laura around the world. Her harrowing story of Ehrenberg-Chesler is the During the luncheon, the adversity, resiliency and chair of the Lions of Judah group also honored Esther positivity is what makes and Dr. Amy Benedikt is Vexler, z”l. Her daughter, her an example of what it the Chair of the Women’s Jill Vexler and Bette Vexler joined together with friends to honor their mother Jill Vexler, paid tribute to looks like to live a life with Philanthropy Board. Esther Vexler, z”l.

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END OF THE YEAR ALL YOUTH PARTY AT TEMPLE BETH-EL All of Temple Beth-El’s Youth Groups (K through 12) got together for an End of the Year All Youth Party. To be a part of this thriving youth environment, contact Joel Swedlove, Director of Youth Programs and TASA JOINS IN COMMUNITY YOM Informal Education at [email protected] or (210) 733-9135, ext. 151. HA’ATZMAUT CELEBRATION TASA Students enjoy some Israeli-style food at a Hebrew Language mock-shuk during their Yom Ha’Atzmaut program.

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TEMPLE BETH-EL GOES TO WASHINGTON From left, member of Temple Beth-El and co- chair of the Temple’s Social Action Committee, Dan Klein, Social Action Committee member Olga Kauffman, and Rabbi Marina Yergin recently attended the Union for Reform Judaism’s Religious Action Center’s Consultation on Conscience in Washington, D.C., where they were able to meet with legislators, learn about ways to advocate for social action, and meet with other Reform Jews across the country who are interested in making a difference.

VETS HONORED AT BETH-EL ARMED FORCES SHABBAT Temple Beth-El’s WWII flag, pictured here with Temple member Tom Kaufman, has a star with each member’s name who served in that war, and will be on display in the Wulfe Sanctuary during Armed Forces Shabbat on Friday, June 30, at 6:30 pm. The flag, kept in the Temple PRESCHOOL FRIENDSHIP FAIR – GAN GANI archives, was originally Gan Gani Preschool students recently explored dedicated in 1944 in memory how fun caring and sharing can be at their of Karleen Hammer Kaufman Friendship Fair. For more information visit (Tom Kaufman’s mother) by www.GanGani.orgBeyer Boys / 2x2 (4 units) or call (210) 764-0300. Pi Tau Pi Fraternity and was Jewish Journal - January 2014 rededicated in 2010.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio JUNE/JULY 2017 13 YOM HA’ATZMAUT: Israel’s 69th Birthday

ISRAEL FOCUS OF COMMUNITY COMMEMORATION AND CELEBRATION The San Antonio Jewish Community gathered to celebrate Israel’s 69th Birthday on Monday, May 1. The evening was filled with mixed emotions. It began with the service for Yom Hazikaron (Israel’s memorial day for the fallen soldiers) in the Holzman Auditorium as the community heard messages, prayers, songs, and poetry from all of the senior clergy in town, as well as a special message from the Chief of Staff of the state of Israel delivered by Major Yehuda Eldan. San Antonio welcomed Israeli performer Avi Dayan from the Partnership region in the Western Galilee.

Avi Dayan finished the ceremony with the children of San Antonio as they sang Hatikvah (the national anthem) and Am Yisrael Chai (the land of Israel lives)!

Raphi Sonsino led the Israeli dance troupe in festive Israeli dancing to celebrate Greg and Gilad Davis enjoyed reading PJ Library books in the Israel. children’s area during Yom Ha’atzmaut.

Israeli singer Avi Dayan sings an opening solemn song at the community- wide Yom Hazikaron Israel Memorial Ceremony.

Robyn Roberto enjoyed the children’s section of the Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration that was sponsored by PJ Library. She is featured decorating her sack to take around the “shuk” (market) to participate in all of the stations.

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Dayan sang an opening song at the Memorial service, then at the end Clergy and of the service he led the children in the spirited singing of Hatikvah community and Am Yisrael Chai. members The mood then changed from ceremony to celebration as the event are seated to remember shifted downstairs to the Wulfe gymnasium. In the gym, Dayan and Israeli soldiers his two daughters Lihi and Koral Dayan performed their show The who have Heart of Israel which featured Israeli favorites such as Yerushalayim fallen . Shel Zahav, Adon Olam, and Hallelujah. Irene’s Kosher Katering served hot dogs and falafel, and PJ Library sponsored the children’s area where children could build their own Kotel like the wall in Israel. Dancing and singing, along with reuniting with friends allowed for everyone to enjoy the evening in the spirit of support for Israel.

Children of Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy Welcome Israeli singer Avi Dayan

Israeli Performer Avi Dayan and his daughters Lihi and Koral led the over 300 attendees of our Yom Ha’atzmaut Israeli Independence Day celebration in his show “The Heart of Israel” with popular Israeli classics such as Adon Olam, Yerushalayim Shel Zahav, and more.

Community Haim Relations and Keren Council Ashkenazi lit (CRC) the torch and Chair Elect, then shared Kevin words of Epstein memory for blows the the soldiers shofar for that have freedom passed as they and to defended our remind us state of Israel. to gather from the four corners of the earth.

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TASA HOSTS YOM HAZIKARON PROGRAM Torah Academy students commemorated and learned about the sacrifices of those who EXPLORING ISRAEL AT CAA lost their lives serving in the Israeli Armed Forces. Inda Posner Religious School students IDF veteran and CrossFit Hannah Feld and Julia Wilk at trainer Avichai Balila Congregation Agudas Achim prepare spoke with the students an itinerary for a trip to Israel as part about his experiences in of their 5th Grade Israel project and TzaHaL. presentation in anticipation of Yom Ha’Atzmaut. AGUDAS ACHIM CELEBRATES LAG B’OMER & MOTHER’S DAY Congregation Agudas Achim’s May 14 Lag B’Omer Celebration included a special tribute to moms and featured food, games, a MOVING ON UP AT CHABAD DJ, and a bounce house. HEBREW SCHOOL The highlight of the Chabad Hebrew School students were day was Rabbi Jeffrey all smiles after passing their Hebrew Abraham and other reading studies and advancing to the staff members taking next level. turns in the dunk tank.

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CHABAD TEENS GET TOGETHER FOR GAME NIGHT San Antonio’s CTeen Chapter enjoyed a crazy fun game night at home of Rabbi Levi and Naomi Grossbaum. The PRE-PASSOVER AT RODFEI SHOLOM evening featured special guests of the On April 9, Congregation Rodfei Sholom hosted a pre-Passover pancake breakfast Israeli teens. and chometz burning. The event included a demonstration by the San Antonio Fire Department.

SPREADING SUNSHINE The Sunshine Club Luncheon, an afternoon of food and friends, met on Tuesday, May 9 at the Chabad Center for a Pre- Mother’s Day Bagels and Lox Luncheon. Participants created an elegant floral arrangement and explored the upcoming SUNDAY FUNDAY WITH RODFEI Jewish holidays. Learn more at www.ChabadSA.com/ Congregation Rodfei Sholom’s Sunday Funday at Altitude SunshineClub. The Sunshine Club is a joint program of the Trampoline Park had everyone jumping for joy on Sunday Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning and Golden Manor May 10. Jewish Senior Services.

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AGUDAS ACHIM NEW MEMBER BRUNCH Congregation Agudas Achim recently hosted its annual New Member Brunch with a fiesta style meal, welcoming all new members who have joined the congregation in the past year.

CHABAD L’CHAIM EVENT Rabbi Chaim Block presents the Dor L’Dor Award to Efraim & Orah Abramoff during Chabad’s annual L’Chaim event on Sunday, April 2. During the event, which featured entertainment by trumpet virtuoso Arik Davidov, San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CEO Ramiro Cavazos was presented with a Distinguished Community Service Award.

HEINTZ PRESCHOOL HONORS MOMS Heintz Preschool hosted its annual Muffins with Mom program on May 10 and 11. Each class prepared a special Mother’s Day show for the moms along with muffins and a special Mother’s Day gift that each child made for their mom. CLUB AGUDAS ACHIM HAS BACKYARD KOSHER BBQ (210) 348-8788 castlehillseye.com Club Agudas Achim, 2191 NW Military Hwy. San Antonio, TX 78213 Congregation Agudas (at the corner of West Ave. & NW Military Hwy.) Achim’s Social Club for 45+, had a huge Castle Hills Eye Specialists PA offers a full array of turnout at its Backyard ophthalmology services to help you maintain healthy Kosher BBQ hosted by NOW OPEN! vision. We specialize in cataract, Rhonda and Charlie Accepting retina and glaucoma care. Gurinsky. Visit www. new patients! All professionals in our practice maintain the agudas-achim.org to highest levels of accreditation and pursue learn about future Club ongoing education to stay abreast of the Agudas Achim events latest trends in the medical field. as well. CALL US TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT! M. Coleman Driver Jr., MD John J. Nicolau MD John J. Nicolau MD

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______A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH Lauren JOURNAL Stanley, Vice Chair, Development Jonathan Gurwitz, Chair, BoardJUNE/JULY of Directors 2017 19 IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH Camp Gan Israel Western Galilee teen Partnering with Local STEAM delegation visits TASA Torah Academy of San activities, while getting to Talent Antonio students spent time know about each other. New ‘Electivities’ will be offered at interacting with and getting TASA middle school Camp Gan Israel’s 7-week summer to know the members of students discussed the program, from June 21 – August 5. the Teen Delegation of the connection between Yom In addition to free swim and swim Western Galilee Partnership HaZikaron and Yom instruction, watercolor and canvas Region. Ha’Atzmaut. As one student painting with My Art Starz, pottery, The five members of the noted “we go from being African drumming, Mad Science, Teen Delegation, under the super sad to super happy, basketball clinic, rocket building, origami, guidance of their mentor Gil and it is all connected with and master chef, campers will get to Klempert, shared a young how life can really be in create and interact with their own robots person’s view of the Israeli Israel.” TASA students with a team of local STEAM instructors. experience with TASA came away with a deeper STEAM stands for Science, Technology, students. The Teens and understanding of Israeli life, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. students engaged in games, and a few new friends as Campers will also enjoy weekly trips discussion, and interactive well. to local attractions, including Pump It Up, Tower of Americas/Rio San Antonio Boat Cruise, Enchanted Springs Ranch/ DoSeum, Thin Air, Six Flags/Morgan’s Wonderland, Laser Legend/The Jumpy Summer enrichment at the JCC Place, roller skating and Embassy Mini Families looking for enrichment them to focus on rhythm, timing, gymnasium on wheels where Golf. opportunities for their younger and coordination. Rising STARZ youth develop gross motor skills This year’s exciting theme for Mini children this summer have plenty is a theatre class that explores through tumbling, coordination, Gan for children ages 18 months – 4 of options at the Barshop Jewish drama through puppets, nursery concentration, and balance. (entering Pre-K) is ‘Outdoor Adventures’. Community Center. Beginning rhymes, acting games, songs, and Finally, Little Yogis is a relaxing, It will include lots of discovery, hands in early June through July, the more. playful class that promotes on activities and theme days with visits JCC will offer a selection of Sports fans will enjoy kicking development of body awareness, from animal friends, in addition to water/ enrichment and sport classes for the ball in Super Soccer Stars, balance, flexibility, and agility. splash play, sports with TOTS Basketball, youth as young as twelve months swinging a bat in the JCC’s Tee- Programs are open to the mad science, yoga and swim instruction up to eight years. Ball League, or learning how community; JCC Members and more. For those interested in exploring to make a hole-in-one Tees receive special rates. To find out For more information please visit www. the arts, Mini Movers offers dance Fore Tots. Children who enjoy more about the classes available GanIsraelSA.com/datesrates or call Camp instruction, including basic ballet tumbling around the house will or to register online, visit www. Director Rochel Teldon at 210-764-0300. and tap skills, as well as teaching enjoy Tumblebus,El Jarro a fully-padded de Arturo / 2x2jccsanantonio.org/register. units (4 units) John Troy / 1x1 units (1 unit) Jewish Journal - December 2014 Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 John S. Troy LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT HELLO MEMBER A.S.L.A. my name is 222-1355 www.johnstroylandarch.com

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20 JUNE/JULY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH & SENIORS Congregation Agudas Achim Summer Skin to host two summer camps Care Tips Congregation Agudas olds. Mad Science camps at Rodfei Achim will again host two offer a daily combination camps this summer. Heintz of in-class discovery and Sholom Preschool of Congregation exploration, outdoor games Agudas Achim is continuing and physical activities, and L’Chayim Club its popular Summer Literacy hands-on applications of Camp for 18 months through the scientific principles Luncheon 8 years old beginning on June presented. Children will 5. There are spots available be able to touch, see, hear, Join Dr. Vivian Bucay in for Counselors-in-Training smell and taste what science (CITs) as well up through 18 is really all about. Mad Summer programming an interactive question and years old. Science uses simple, real answer session about summer Weekly themes center on world science techniques skin care, including sun beloved children’s books. that allow campers to enjoy available for youth protection, heat rash, and Children will enjoy daily the learning environment. dry skin. Plan your questions water activities, a petting Full and half day options at Temple Beth-El now, and be sure to attend the zoo, special guests like are available for both camps. Temple Beth-El is excited has to offer. next L’Chayim Club on firemen and policemen, For more information to announce their “Sum- There’s also no better June 21 from 11:30 a.m. to and more. The camp will about Agudas or Heintz mer of Shalom Family way to cool down on a hot 1 p.m. for answers. also explore the world Preschool, contact Programming.” Youth are summer day then with San Antonio is home of dinosaurs, reptiles, Preschool Director Taryn to Dr. Vivian Bucay, her transportation, furry friends Bretado for information or invited to join in on events some delicious ice cream husband Dr. Moises Bucay, and nature. a tour of Heintz Preschool, each week between June or frozen yogurt, so join Agudas is also hosting (210) 479-0429 or 9th and August 11th. Director of Congregational a cardiologist and their MadHernandez Science Camp CPA /all 2x1 [email protected]. (2 units) As a community we Learning, Leah Apothaker three daughters. Dr. Bucay summerJewish longJournal for 6-12- January year 2010 - v.1 will explore all of the fun, and Director of Youth Pro- is recognized nationally for family-friendly activities grams & Informal Educa- her expertise in minimally around San Antonio. Trips tion, Joel Swedlove every invasive facial rejuvenation. including the DoSeum, other Friday at Friday Considered to be one of the seeing a show at The Magic Freeze events. pre-eminent dermatologists Theatre, dancing the night For more information in the country, Dr. Bucay’s away at The Pearl and many including the full schedule, credentials span a wide more exciting events! All prices, and locations for scope of biomedical research, events are open to families our Summer of Shalom and and children of all ages, so Friday Freeze events go to patient care, and medical come and experience all www.beth-elsa.org. education. A personal battle the great things our city with stage 4 melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer, has enabled Dr. Bucay to connect with her patients in a unique way. There will be a D’Var Torah given by Rabbi A. Scheinberg, followed by a delicious home-cooked meal. Seniors are invited to attend at no charge, thanks to a generous grant from Sunday at Silo Golden Manor Jewish Senior Present this Special Invitation to Receive A Services and co-sponsorship COMPLIMENTARY ENTRÉE of Rodfei Sholom. The cost for all others is $5.00/ person. Buy one entrée and receive the second, of equal or lesser value, If attending, please RSVP complimentary. Parties of 10 or less. Sunday evenings 5-9pm Reservation required. Dine-in only. Excludes Prix Fixe. by Monday, June 19 to the Must present this offer at time of service. synagogue office at 210-493- visit siloelevatedcuisine.com 3557 or [email protected].

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio JUNE/JULY 2017 21 YOUR JEWISH COMMUNITY JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Main Number: (210) 302-6960 / Holocaust Memorial Museum: (210) 302-6807 / Beldon Library: (210) 302-6805 Barshop Jewish Community Center 12500 NW Military Highway, Suite 275, San Antonio, TX 78231 Ronit Sherwin, Chief Executive Officer Ellen Ollervidez, Phone: (210) 302-6820 Fax: (210) 408-2341 [email protected] / (210) 302-6961 Community Relations Director and Executive Director: Saul F. Levenshus Email: [email protected] Director Holocaust Memorial Museum President: Danna Halff Website: www.jccsanantonio.org Lauren Abraham, Special Programs Coordinator [email protected] JCC programs include a nationally-accredited nursery school, after ​​ school care and programs, summer camps, programs for adults, plus [email protected] Danielle Roberts, Accounting Associate cultural, educational and recreational programs open to the community. Leslie Komet Ausburn, [email protected] Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus Marketing/Editor The Jewish Journal Kristin Hernandez, Collections Manager, [email protected] of the San Antonio Jewish Community Holocaust Memorial Museum 12500 NW Military Hwy, Suite 100, San Antonio Texas 78231 [email protected] Tara Garner, Accounting Manager Phone: (210) 302-6801 Fax: (210) 408-2322 [email protected] Juana Rubalcava, Education Director President: Steve Butler Website: www.thecampustx.org Holocaust Memorial Museum The Campus features a variety of spaces available to rent for small or Jane Briggs Gamez, Chief Financial Officer, [email protected] large events. [email protected] Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services Tracy Morris, 13409 N.W. Military Hwy. Suite 210, San Antonio, TX 78231 Linda Brown, Campaign Administrator Women’s Philanthropy Associate Phone: (210) 616-4811 Website: www.goldenmanor.net [email protected] [email protected] Executive Director: Daniel L. Laser President: Alice R. 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22 JUNE/JULY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: SENIORS Show your support for Wandering Jews sets travel Jewish seniors by enjoying Shrek the Musical on July 23 itinerary to include 4 trips One of the most successful grandparents, grandchildren Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services Jewish Discovery River Cruise each year, programs for Jewish seniors and everyone in-between. (GMJSS) has created a new travel program and they sell out early. Five (5) cabins in the San Antonio area over GMJSS will hold a short for seniors with four special trips planned have been reserved for GMJSS, and more the last few years has been annual meeting prior to the for 2018. Each trip will include some are still available at this time. People Golden Manor Jewish Senior musical that begins at 2p.m. element of Jewish cultural, religious and/ who book by June 6 will receive a $750 Services’ transportation and is conveniently located or historic content. per person discount – $1,500 per couple. program that fights isolation at the Classic Theater, 1924 In January, travelers will enjoy a Additional benefits are also offered. by keeping Jewish seniors Fredericksburg Rd, just a 10-night cruise of Eastern Caribbean Although the January Eastern Caribbean connected to the broader few doors down from the islands that were among the first homes cruise (which starts on December 30, Jewish community. It’s been so Woodlawn Theater. of European Jews in the New World. In 2017) is still 7 months away, experienced successful that growth in the Everyone is invited to attend April, travelers can enjoy Seder at Sea and cruisers know it’s wise to book early so service has been limited only the annual meeting, and is celebrate Passover aboard a cruise ship. you’ll have a greater choice of staterooms. by limited resources. encouraged to stay after and The August trip is a Jewish Discovery For more information on either To address that situation, enjoy Shrek with GMJSS staff, River Cruise along the Danube River, from cruise, contact Eva Laporte, GMJSS GMJSS is holding a fundraiser friends and family. Parking Budapest to Prague; and in the fall of 2018 Program Director, (210) 616-4811, eval@ this year that will appeal to is free, valet available, and (October or November) senior travelers goldenmanor.net, or Tina Dinesman those of all ages. On Sunday, children will receive a special can enjoy a long weekend in Charleston, or Barb Sellers at Spoil Me Rotten July 23, enjoy a performance gift with their purchased ticket. South Carolina, which has had a vibrant Travel, (210) 670-5305, tdinesman@ of Shrek the Musical, at the For Shrek tickets, to RSVP Jewish community since before the cruiseplanners.com or bsellers@ Woodlawn Theatre. The show for the annual meeting, or for Revolutionary War. cruiseplanners.com. starts at 3pm, and is a great transportation, please call Lety There is only one sailing of the Danube summer-fun opportunity at (210) 616-4811 or LetyV@ for everyone ages 4 and up – GoldenManor.net. Now Registering for the 2017-2018 School Year! Grades Preschool (age 3) – Post Confirmation (grade 12) Weekly Preschool Fun T ’filah Caring Innovative Classes Teachers Judaics Classes B’nei Mitzvah Preparation Retreats Something for Everyone! Friends Art Music Memorable Close-Knit Cooking Kosher Moments Community EatatGreen.com • Inclusion and Behavioral Specialists for children with special needs • Family Programs and Adult Education • Over 75 programs for youth of ALL ages (annually) $5 Off • Grades 3-6 Hebrew Classes meet Sundays and either Not Valid with any other offer. One coupon Tuesdays (JCC Campus) or Wednesdays at Temple Beth-El per table. No Cash Value. Valid at all Green Vegetarian Cuisine Locations. Opening Day Celebration • Sunday, August 27 • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ExpiresExpires Dec.December 31, 2016. 31. Leah Apothaker, Registration Information Pearl Brewery Alon Town Centre Director of Congregational Learning contact Sara Planto 200 E. Grayson 10003 NW Military Dr. (210) 733-9135 ext 105 (210) 733-9135 ext 108 San Antonio TX 78215 San Antonio TX 78230 Temple Beth-El [email protected] 210.320.5865 210.233.1249 RELIGIOUSUNDER OUR DOME AND REACHINGSCHOOL BEYOND

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Teachers teaching tolerance By Lisa Barry and students who researched Evie Thompson her not only discovered Special to Jewish Journal that she was one of the 1% who survived three years Woodridge Elementary in in Terezin, but that she was Alamo Heights ISD began a an author of six books, and unit on tolerance this year. currently travels the world Our students learned about talking to people about four groups of people in tolerance, perseverance, and our world through a variety her survival. We read Dr. of novels and activities: Auerbacher’s book, I Am a ITEMS WE ARE COLLECTING perpetrators, victims, Star, as a class, and further bystanders and upstanders. fell in love with that dark, • Dental hygiene products • Lip balm To better understand the curly-haired little girl from Personal hygiene products Dark color socks reasons behind the actions Kippenheim. Our students • • of the people in each group were so taken with all the and to allow students to build stories of the children. They Looking for other ways to give? empathy for others, we used were able to identify with In lieu of items, we are also accepting monetary donations which will be used to stories from the children of them and began to feel they purchase any additional items we may need the Holocaust. had brought them all back The students viewed a to life! For more information or to get involved, contact the JFSA office at short video, Anne Frank, Unbeknownst to the where a modern day Neo- students, we wrote a grant to (210) 3026960 Nazi student travels back in the Alamo Heights School time to learn a lesson. Then, Foundation and received LOOK FOR OUR COLLECTION BOXES AT YOUR each student was assigned funds to not only purchase all LOCAL SYNAGOGUES AND AT THE JEWISH CAMPUS a child of the Holocaust to the supplies needed for the travel back in time with. unit, but we also purchased a EVENT CO-CHAIRS: MICHELLE VIZURRAGA Students researched their plane ticket to fly Inge to San & DEVIN BILLSTEIN child and shared a story that Antonio so that she could was not supposed to be told. present her story to both Our goal was to tell each elementary schools and the story and pay homage to each high school. The day we told child. the kids they’d get to meet Inge Auerbacher was one of these children. The See PERSPECTIVE, page 26

24 JUNE/JULY 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL PERSPECTIVE At Issue: Banned Book How do you make a book Ramallah, and Liati, a Jew Defense Forces, Liati was altered its stance to allow it Perspective: a bestseller? Ban it. In 1957, from Tel Aviv. The Ministry conditioned to regard as an elective. At least half copies of Allen Ginsberg’s of Education vetoed the idea STEVEN G. Palestinians as treyf a dozen films, including A Howl were seized by of adopting it as a school text, KELLMAN (prohibited.) Hilmi has, in Bottle in the Gaza Sea, have, authorities, and its publisher, warning that the novel might fact, spent time in an Israeli without much fuss, imagined Lawrence Ferlinghetti, was encourage impressionable prison for painting anti- Capulet/Montague, Israeli/ tried for obscenity. The book adolescents to make light is surprising that the book Zionist graffiti on a Hebron Palestinian romances, and was ultimately judged to of intermarriage. While is only now appearing in wall. The effort to keep their the popular Israeli TV series possess “redeeming social confessing he had not read the United States. The title relationship secret puts a Arab Labor even features a importance,” but the whiff of it, Minister of Education of Jessica Cohen’s fluid new strain on the couple, as does mixed married couple. By scandal made Howl one of Naftali Bennett denounced English version, All the Hilmi’s support for a single contrast, Crime in Ramallah, the most widely read poetry Rabinyan’s book as a threat to Rivers, appropriates a line by binational state and Liati’s an Arabic novel about gay collections in American Israel’s national identity. Israeli poet Avot Yeshurun, for a two-state solution. Palestinians that portrays history. Endowed with the tang of which Rabinyan uses as an However, a realization that the Palestinian Authority as In 2014, a committee of forbidden fruit, Borderlife epigraph. Hilmi, who grew Liati must return alone to corrupt, earned its author, academic specialists selected leaped onto Israeli bestseller up on the West Bank but her Jewish life in Tel Aviv Abbad Yahya, death threats a novel called Borderlife for lists. It has also sold well in never had a chance to visit concentrates the liaison. and an arrest warrant. If you required reading in high the 17 languages into which the Mediterranean, contends “How can you love with a test taboos, expect lavish school literature classes it has been translated. Since that what connects Israelis deadline,” asks a friend, “with royalties or else an early in Israel. The third novel most of the novel takes and Palestinians is more a stopwatch running?” death. by Israeli author Dorit place in New York, where important than what divides While continuing to Rabinyan, the book recounts Hilmi is pursuing a career them: “In the end all the bar Rabinyan’s novel from Steven G. Kellman is a a passionate affair between as a painter and Liati is rivers flow into the same sea.” required reading, the professor of comparative Hilmi, a Palestinian from studying on a Fulbright, it A veteran of the Israeli Ministry of Education literature at UTSA.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio JUNE/JULY 2017 25 PERSPECTIVE & ARTS & CULTURE OPINION Rodfei Sholom to screen the documentary Faithkeepers on Sunday, June 11

The community is invited to the The film is a testament to the stories of screening of the newly released the persecuted and an inspiring portrait documentary Faithkeepers, on Sunday, of the human spirit. June 11 at 7:15 pm, at Rodfei Sholom, Faithkeepers – the movie and movement 3003 Sholom Drive. – will awaken, enlighten and inspire Faithkeepers –gives face and voice to all people of faith to stand up and take the humanitarian crisis and genocide action. affecting millions in the Middle East as a Sponsored by the Israel Public Action result of religious and ethnic persecution. Committee of Rodfei Sholom, tickets are In the Middle East, people of minority $8/person. faiths are being violently persecuted, Reservations are required. driven out of their homes, and killed. For reservations and more information Their places of worship are being call Rodfei Sholom at 210-493-3557 (ext. destroyed, and their history is being 212) or write an email to iparodfei@gmail. erased. com.

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DEMOGRAPHICS said. “If you can distribute the continued from page 1 population more equally across Fidget spinner invented to stop Palestinian “Israel will have the the periphery, density is not a kids from throwing rocks at Israelis highest population density problem. But I haven’t seen much in the Western world,” Sergio strategy from the government.” By Gabe Friedman “It started as a way of DellaPergola, a preeminent Israel is growing rapidly promoting peace,” Hettinger Israeli demographer and mostly because of its birth rate, (JTA) — Do we said. member of the report’s which DellaPergola said is the have Palestinian rock But soon after, upon steering committee, told JTA. highest of the world’s 100 most throwers to thank for the returning home to Orlando, “Interestingly, haredim will developed countries, “some of fidget spinner? Florida, Hettinger put overtake Arabs as the largest which aren’t that developed.” The inventor of together the first fidget minority.” The idea is that as the haredi the ubiquitous stress- spinner — a propeller-like toy The Central Bureau of community becomes a bigger reducing toy says she came up with the that spins around a center bearing. Statistics revised upward its part of Israeli society, it must idea during a trip to Israel in the 1980s, Hettinger secured a patent for the previous projection, made in hold its own in the economy — during the First Intifada, as a way to device in 1997, but sales languished for 2012, that the population will but some current government distract the “young boys throwing rocks at over a decade, and Hasbro declined to reach 15.5 million in 2059, policies incentivize haredim to police officers.” market it. Hettinger did not have the with 4.5 million haredim. remain out of the workforce. Catherine Hettinger told CNN Money money to pay the $400 fee to renew her DellaPergola said the bureau had Hundreds of thousands of that she first brainstormed the gadget patent in 2005. wrongly assumed Israel’s fertility haredi men receive government while visiting her sister in the Jewish state It was not until last year that the fidget rate would continue to decline. stipends of $120 to $215 a and hearing about the clashes between spinner became a sensation, appearing If this report proves accurate, month to study in yeshiva. Just Palestinian youth and Israeli security. everywhere from office cubicles to Israel — with a land area of under half of them do not work, She first considered designing a “soft elementary school classrooms. Some tout some 8,000 square miles — will although the percentage has been rock that kids could throw,” according to the toy as a stress reliever, but others find be more densely populated unevenly decreasing for over a CNN Money. them disruptive and distracting. than the West Bank and the decade. Gaza Strip taken together Haredi families also Menorah depictions on display in Vatican and Rome are today. Some experts have disproportionately benefit from (JTA) — An and the Rome Jewish Museum, located about a warned of impending disaster, monthly government allowances unprecedented exhibit Museum — the first time mile away in the complex but DellaPergola said Israel still of $42 to $52 per child. centered on the image, the two museums have of the Great Synagogue that has room to expand outside “If we focus on policy history and symbolism cooperated in this way. It towers over the Tiber River. its geographic center, the Tel regarding pro-natality, and of the seven-branched will run through July 23. The exhibition, which Aviv-Jerusalem region, in what specifically integration of the menorah has opened in Part of the display is took 3 1/2 years to Israelis call the “peripheria,” or ultra-Orthodox into society, the Rome. installed in the Vatican organize, includes some periphery. dramatic growth predictions may Titled Menorah: Cult, Museum’s Carlo Magno 130 paintings, illustrations “Israel has a huge area that not be fulfilled,” Malach said. History and Myth, the exhibition space in St. and other depictions of is very underpopulated,” he “It would also be good for the exhibition is a joint project Peter’s Square, and part menorahs from around the prosperity of the State of Israel.” of the Vatican Museum of it in the Rome Jewish world.

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