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PAGE 2 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 A Message from the JFNH Executive Director Summer is finally here, and it seems that cal vendors. It has been such a difficult cha, Ra’anan, in August. And we are be- life is falling back into place. As excited as Elyse Hyman year and we can play a small part in help- ginning to plan programs which will focus we are to begin actually sitting in restau- ing our local restaurants and businesses on trainings against hate, racism, and anti- rants and attending programs in person, I stay in business. semitism. We are proud of our collabora- think we are all a little hesitant as well. Executive And finally, I would be remiss if I didn’t tion with NH synagogues and look for- Are we ready? Can we fall back into our Director let you know that the Federation is begin- ward to many new collaborative programs old ways easily? I find that when I meet ning to work on our next Annual Cam- next year. We have so much to do, and we someone or walk into a restaurant, my paign. We will be inviting you to join us at need your help to make it happen. first statement is “I’m fully vaccinated”— New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival was our Annual Meeting which will be held in As we begin to move on from COVID, I just saying it out loud makes me feel bet- terrific this year with the pivot to all vir- August. We hope you will consider sup- welcome your calls and visits. The office is ter. Should I wear a mask? Should I take tual. The committee under the leadership porting us with a personally meaningful open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. my mask with me? I find myself looking of co-chairs, Pat Kalik and Ross Fishbein, gift. We are making a difference in the And specifically, I am in the office on Mon- around to see what others are doing be- deserve a huge round of applause. They community. We created a strong social ser- days, Tuesdays, and Fridays all day. Allyson fore making my own decision. I don’t all worked so hard to make it happen, and vice program and assisted significantly is in the office Monday – Thursday. Cheryl think we are out of the woods yet, and I the films were wonderful. Thank you for more people in the past year. We have a Gerrior is in on Monday and Tuesday. And don’t want to just jump into “normalcy” your amazing support. wonderful PJ Library program and are Wendy Green is in every day. We are all before we reach the finish line. We still This issue of The Reporter focuses on thrilled to have 425 free books sent to fam- available by phone during office hours. need to be cognizant of the fact that there food, recipes, and restaurants. Hopefully, ilies each month. Our Shlichot Program is Please be in touch if you would like to are individuals who have not vaccinated, you will enjoy trying new places to eat and thriving: soon, we will say so long to our talk about our wonderful New Hampshire and we have our children under 12 who new recipes to test. Please support our lo- beloved Avia, and welcome our new Shli- Jewish community. are not yet approved. We need to take our time, think about who we are meeting, where we are meeting, and determine how safe the circumstances are. We will get there with a little more patience. As it is, I think we are moving in the right direction. The sun is shining, and we can enjoy our summer months together in a much safer environment than there has been for the past year and a half. As we wind down our fiscal year at the Federation, it is hard not to reflect on the recent violence that erupted in Israel. And unfortunately, once again, we saw a great deal of very one-sided reporting from the mainstream media. Everyone has their opinions and thoughts, but we rely on the media to help us figure out the facts, and unfortunately, recent coverage has demon- strated the importance of finding an array of sources, and not only relying on main- stream coverage. Following the military action in Israel, there has been a significant rise in antisemitic incidents and violence all over the world, much of it perpetuated by one-sided reporting. Before you make a decision and take a stand, check out some of these resources that were suggested by our Shaliach, Avia Sagron: • The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America, as they publish regular well-documented corrections of incorrect or biased reporting. (Go to www.camera.org) • https://www.ajc.org/news/4-myths-and- facts-about-the-violence-in-jerusalem • To understand better Sheikh Jarrah story: • https://www.jns.org/opinion/ understanding-the-sheikh-jarrah- property-dispute • https://unpacked.education/sheikh-jar- rah-the-story-behind-the-story/ Changing topics for a moment. The

Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 3 DISCLAIMER: Events are submitted weeks presentation of her Slichut. Avia will lead us on the in advance of publication, and are subject to Israeli musical path from 1948 until today and how it change, particularly during the pandemic. reflects the Israeli community. For information on format changes, re- To register visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/ scheduling, and so on, please contact the register/tZAvcOmoqTgoE9VidtVitXHXyDM4IBXKi0_D event’s host. 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Join New Hampshire Shlicha Avia Sagron for the last Library – New Hampshire, Temple Beth Abraham We couldn’t do it without you. Mark Abramson Barbara Green Luisa Paster Ra'anan continued from page 1 fort to be Jewish, it was all around me Barbara Adler Louis Greenberg Barrie Paster with official holidays and kosher food. I Louise Allard Richard Grossman Beatrice Paul eat/explore/experience in New Hampshire? would like to learn how living as a Jewish Jerilyn Anderson Sara Grunstein David Penchansky Ra’anan: I'm looking forward to expe- person in a non-Jewish country will affect Anonymous Sheryl and Denis Hammond Karen Polansky Barbara Bailey Esther Haskvitz Judith Posner riencing a real winter. It doesn’t get re- me, having to “decide” to be Jewish. Michele Banks Sheldon Hayer Jill Post ally cold in Israel and I’ve always visited What parts of Israel do you most want Adrienne Baum and Keith Spiro Ellen and William Herlicka Lee Ann and Melissa Potter the U.S and Canada during the spring to share with children? Phyliss Benoit Gail Herman Heidi Pound Bennett Berson Melissa Herman and David Raider or summer. I’m also really excited to ex- Ra’anan: I would like to teach them to Fern Blood Michael Herron Judith Reeve plore an area in the U.S I've never been support Israel. I believe that long gone Shelley Blye Ann Holbrook Eileen Resnick to before: the whole Atlantic Northeast are the days where Jewish youth “blindly Joseph Bravo Joan Jacobs and Lawrence Drake Ellis and Virginia Rolett is new to me. Kathy Brodsky Nancy and Andrew Ja€e Roseann Ronnan love” Israel, especially with the influence Terry Buckner Hollie Ja€e David Rosenthal What do you most want people to know they get on social media. I want to show Christine Bullen Andrea Ja€e Emma and Walter Rous (or understand) about Israel? them all aspects of living here and edu- Rowena and Sanders Burstein Judith Jolton Reva Rovner Ra’anan: It's not a warzone. Sadly, cate them with the full picture in order Marilyn Cavanaugh Ricki Kantrowitz Robin and Lawrence Rubin Dina Michael Chaitowitz Carol Kaplan Ellie and Alan Rudnick many people around the world know Is- for them to be able to advocate for it. Barbara Cohen Michael Kaplan Beth and David Salzman rael only from the news, and they come What will you miss most from home Ellen Cohen Emilie and Alan Kaplan Erin Sandler to think of it as an endangered warzone. (People? Places? Things?) Ellen Cohn Glicka Kaplan Andrea Savada Linda Cohn-Rosenberg and Edwin Kay Brenda Schadick That is far from the case. Although there Ra’anan: I am a very social person. I Richard Rosenberg Jocelyn Kaye Nancie and Mark Severs are unfortunate incidents, in general, Is- have different groups of friends: high Elsa Conrad Stephanie Kendall Jack Shapiro rael is quite a safe place. are al- school, army, and work. I enjoy socializ- Howard Brett Cutler Sheryl Rich Kern Jane Sharstein ways on alert and security guards are ing and catching up with everyone. We Peter Daley Amy Kischner and Peter Thompson Je€rey Silbert Rachel Dennis Jeanette Kruger Karl Singer placed at every public spot, so you don’t get together at least once a week just to Patricia and Andrew Diengott Andy and Norm Kushner Eliot Sirkin need to worry about walking around the catch up with each other or play a board Bruce Dorner Adine Latimore Ricki Sirvint streets, although it’s always better to game. In addition, every Friday night, I Judith Dunn Susan Lawless Helen Skeist Je€ Eichel Benita Lebow Renee Snow have an eye out. have dinner with my parents, my brother Alan Elliot Marjorie Leventon Carol and Gary Sobelson What do you feel you can teach New and sister. This connection will be missed. Pamela and Luis Englander Heidi and Donald Levi Bonnie Sontag Hampshire Jews about Israel? What special items are you bringing Marsha and Robert Feder Jennifer Lewis Ida Stanger Ra’anan: Having been born and raised Albert Fine Nadine Lipman Stephen Marx Hair Salon with you that you can’t leave behind in Judith Finn Roz Lowen Dena Stern in Israel, I feel I have a good under- Israel? Janice and Bill Fischel Sally Lowen Je€rey Stern standing on a variety of issues. I can Ra’anan: I’m a very minimalistic per- Barbara Fishman Karen and Joe Lukeman Adele and Norman Strominger teach you about what living in Israel is son, most of what I’m bringing with me Stanley and Ellen Forman Jay Madnick Bernice Taube Mandy and Barry Frank Kate McMurray Temple Beth Jacob actually like, from politics to economics, are essentials. The one thing I’m bring- Barbara and Ivor Freeman Karen Melaas Nicole Therrien-Boll to culture or sports. It is important to ing that has sentimental value is a scarf Marjorie Friedman Scott Meyer Susan and Stephen Tober say that Israel is not just about who is of the Israeli soccer team I’m a fan of, Shari Gelber JoAnn Meyers Tina and Tom Tolin-Scheper Suzanne and Kenneth Gelinas Evelyn Miller Cheryl Weinstein arguing with whom. Maccabi Haifa. I've been a fan of them Linda Gerson Christine Miller Phyllis Whitney What do you hope to learn from our for as long as I can remember, inheriting Ann Glater Judith Mitchell Kenneth Wilner community? this from my dad. This year the team Ellen and Samuel Gold Martha Mobley Laura X Ra’anan: Growing up as a secular Jew won the Israeli championship after a 10- Priscilla Gould George Newman Ted Yegerman Linda Gould Bruce Pacht Rosa Zwaiman in Israel, I have never had to make an ef- year drought. Rebecca and Alan Green Leslie Paisner

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Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 5 Malabi! When Allyson told me the theme of be found in Hannaford, next to the The Reporter this month, I was happy. Kosher and Middle East section) And then I got excited. THEN I started Avia Sagron 250 ml of heavy cream to think about all the kinds of Israeli ½ cup of food … and then I got hungry. So, I am JFNH Shlicha For topping: going to make myself a delicious Israeli 6 oz of raspberries dish, and I will be right back! 6 oz of blackberries After almost two years, you probably 1 know that I love to talk about food. Malabi 1 orange More than the fact that I appreciate it ing—it’s also a deep trigger for emo- ½ cup of sugar and love to eat and experience different tions, and heart. One bite of my par- \nuts\ ground coconut kinds of food myself, I love the cultures ents cooking, and I feel at home again. ,VUDHO(QJDJHPHQWDQGVUDHO( and the stories that usually stand be- (GXFDWLRQGXFDWLRQ&RPPLWWH& H I invite you to explore the Israeli cui- Directions: hind them. In my opinion, that is the sine and all the beautiful cultures, tra- 1. In a small bowl, mix well: 1 cup of reason Israeli food is so GOOD. It re- food, Your “Savta,” your roots. Israeli ditions, and stories that only a big , cornstarch, and rosewater. flects the diversity and the multicultur- food can be Moroccan fish or gefiltefish, family can create, together. 2. In a medium cooking pot, boil the alism that make Israel the wonderful Harira or , or kubeh, I’m going back home very soon, so al- rest of the milk and the heavy cream, place that it is today. or ptitim, malabi or ways remember I would love to see you add the sugar. When it’s warm, add The question “What is Israeli food?” , or or , sambu- if you visit Israel, and it would be my the mix of the cornstarch inside and has so many answers. Most people think sak or . It’s endless! And that pleasure to take you on a delicious food mix all the time with a whisk until it’s first about and , tradi- is the beauty. journey as well. getting thick. tional Middle Eastern dishes that you Today, you can find a combination This time, to celebrate this issue’s 3. Pour the mix into personal dishes can find so many different versions of. of cuisines and modern versions of theme, I choose to make malabi. malabi (cup\small glass bowls) But it’s much more then that. I think traditional foods. Food is not only (also known as or muhallabi) 4. Leave it out until it gets to room tem- that Israeli food is your grandmother’s something that keeps your body go- is a Middle Eastern . It is very perature. similar to a milk and served 5. Cover it with plastic wrap and put it with rosewater/orange blossom flavors, in the fridge for at least 4-5 hours or as well as with , peanuts, or until it stabilizes. other nuts. The malabi is served cold, so it is a perfect dessert for hot summer Toping syrup: days, and it takes 10 minutes to make! 1. Grind the raspberries in a blender One of my favorite places in Jaffa is 2. Put it in a small cooking pot called the “Malabia,” an outdoor stand 3. Squeeze lemon and orange in- with tables that are always packed with side people, and which has amazing malabi! 4. Add sugar Here is a recipe if you want to try it at 5. Mix all the ingredients together until home: it boils (the longer it boils, the thicker it gets). Ingredients: After the malabi stabilizes, pour syrup 1 liter of milk (32 oz, 1 quart) on top of it, and add coconut and pista- 8 tbsp (85 g) of cornstarch chio. 3 tbsp (45 ml) of rosewater (usually can Enjoy!

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PAGE 6 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 Return Us to… Normal? As more and more people become Rabbi in the House emerge from the devastation and dislo- also will embrace new approaches to be- vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus, cation it had experienced and look just ing together and, if we will it, respond to and institutions of Jewish life begin to the same as it had before the Babylo- our loss by being more compassionate, ease and eliminate restrictions for par- nians laid siege to Jerusalem. Nor could patient, and careful with one another. ticipation in onsite activities, we hear Rabbi Daniel Aronson the rabbis of the first century CE have Life will not return to normal as we’ve lots of talk about returning to “nor- Congregation Ahavas read Jeremiah’s words literally as they known it, but to a new kind of normal. mal.” In our mind’s eye we picture a Achim, Keene, NH mourned the destruction of the Second This month we observe Tisha B’Av. sanctuary full of worshippers standing Temple by the Romans in 70 CE. A spir- Many of us will sit on the hard floors of shoulder-to-shoulder as the Torah itual routine to the Eternal, yes. But the our synagogues and read the words of scrolls are removed from the aron kodesh our future. We’ll continue to use tech- Temples, when and if rebuilt, would not Lamentations by the dim glow of can- (holy ark) on Yom Kippur, a meeting nology to connect with people over vast look the same. Indeed, Judaism itself dles. We will re-experience millennia-old hall abuzz with chatter as old friends distances and to include the frail and would change forever. Much of that losses and lament that we have not re- shake hands and exchange hugs, a class- sick who cannot easily join us in our change—the loss of life, the separation turned to those days of old when our room packed with giggling preschool physical places of worship. Masks will from our sacred institutions, the remov- ancestors brought sacrifices to the Tem- children, a gala honoring an esteemed become familiar attire during flu season. al from our homeland—would come ple in Jerusalem and all the Jewish peo- member of the community replete with We’ll approach one another with new with a heavy heart. But some of that ple dwelled in the Land of Israel. But as three-course dinner and Klezmer band. sensitivities. In other words, normal go- change, we now know, would actually be the day wanes and we grow weary from Indeed, as the pall of the coronavirus ing forward will be different from the good -- the creation of home rituals, the hours of fasting, let us also begin to cel- lifts, the words of Lamentations 5:21 normal we’ve known. democratization of leadership, new op- ebrate that, despite all that has befallen resonate strongly: Hashiveinu Adonai ei- Jeremiah, who penned Lamentations portunities for learning. us as people and despite a virus that has lecha v'nashuva. Chadesh yameinu in the wake of the destruction of the And so it will be as we emerge from the taken millions of lives and disrupted our k'kedem. Return us to You, Eternal One, Temple in 586 BCE, surely didn’t imag- pandemic. We will mourn those we lost, very ways of being, we are still here. To- and we shall return! Renew our days as ine that his community would one day we will mourn our sense of safety. But we gether. Changed. And, one day, normal. the days of old. As much as we may yearn for a return to normal, the hard truth is that we will never return to the pre-Covid “days of A gift from the Sign up your children ages 6 months old,” except maybe in the spiritual sense, Jewish Federation of New Hampshire through 11 years old and enjoy which was probably what the prophet the gift of Jewish children’s books Jeremiah, the author of these words from Lamentations, intended. At best, and resources delivered to your we can expect a “new normal” in how home each month. Explore Jewish we function, how we set our priorities, heritage and culture through how we relate with one another, how we PJ Library’s high-quality stories cope with future trauma. Traumatic events change us. Covid-19 about Jewish values, traditions, has changed us. Not only has our men- and heritage. tal health been altered, but we’ve learned and experienced things that will inform Through the program your family will be enriched by experiencing the joys of Jewish life.

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PAGE 8 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 What Did Your Child Hear On The School Bus Today? tism and other bullying in 2nd grade. The very young children, details about the caust and Genocide Education bill, and By Dina Michael Chaitowitz, experiences that were left unexamined Holocaust are unnecessary. Parents can participating in ADL’s Words to Action JFNH Board of Directors member with parents include individual ones that simply say, for example, that a swastika is programs, we heard from NH students Tom Paxton’s What Did You Learn In occur in school or online—for example, a hateful symbol directed toward Jewish about their experiences: young students School Today, Dear Little Boy Of Mine? antisemitic comments, jokes, and micro- people and that any hateful symbol to- on school buses hearing that someone popularized by the legendary American aggressions; school and community inci- ward any group hurts all of us. But with- cannot be friends with them because they folklorist and activist Pete Seeger, is a dents, such as swastika and other graffiti out parental guidance, our children may are Jewish, middle and high schoolers be- catchy but satirical song about some of and vandalism that impact the students not understand the uncomfortable feel- ing told that they should “go back to the the falsehoods children may learn in even though the incidents did not happen ings they may experience when confront- ovens,” and that “Hitler was right,” and school—for example, that “Washington to them directly; and national and inter- ed with antisemitism, may feel vulnera- worse – much worse. never told a lie,” and that “soldiers sel- national events that the students hear or ble, unsafe, or scared, and may not know So why am I hearing Seeger sing What dom die.” I hear Seeger’s rich voice sing- read about in the news, like the shooting how to react. Dr. Goldstein also empha- Did You Learn in School Today, Dear Lit- ing the lyrics as I contemplate writing at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pitts- sized the importance of simultaneously tle Boy of Mine? It is because I know that about the importance of having the diffi- burgh. Ms. Shapiro explained that al- embracing our Jewish identity and mod- sometimes what our children learn at cult conversation with your children though young people often view these eling Jewish pride in a positive way. school—maybe just from their peers—is about antisemitism. incidents as part of the world they live in The lesson for parents of young chil- not accurate and is not healthy for them. The reason that I am having this inter- and do not define the incidents as real dren, tweens, and teens is that we need to It is important that we be involved in the nal dialogue is the result of what I threats, many are also deeply impacted prepare them for what appears to be the conversation about antisemitism in a learned during the Anti-Defamation by them in ways we may not appreciate inevitable encounter with antisemitism. safe, supportive, and positive way, and League’s (ADL) recent webinar How to fully. The high school students on the For younger children, we want to let that we do so proactively, so that our Talk To Your Children About Antisemi- panel commented that without proactive them know that we are living in a time children are not exposed to antisemitism tism and Board Vice-Chairperson Ken parental guidance and support, students when angry words and actions are direct- without preparation and the tools neces- Litvack’s request that I write an article subjected to antisemitism may come to ed at many individuals, including Jews, sary to understand and cope with it. about antisemitism for this newsletter. believe that what they hear in school and and that such behavior is not acceptable. The Jewish Federation of New Hamp- The webinar featured Susan Walden, read about online is true. And then, they For tweens and teens, we particularly shire hopes to offer a similar How to Talk ADL Antisemitism Educator; Dr. Lynne may want to reject their Jewish identity. want to talk about strategies for dealing To Your Children About Antisemitism Goldstein, School Child Psychologist Ms. Walden related that the ADL is with antisemitism. Tweens and teens in program, and the ADL’s Words to Ac- and ADL board member; Marji-Lipshez- now hearing from much younger stu- particular need to know that they are not tion program, this coming school year. Shapiro, ADL Connecticut Deputy Di- dents about incidents 7th and 8th graders powerless and that they can take action, These programs will provide you with rector; and a Connecticut high school se- experienced several years ago. In one of inspire their peers to take action, and tips for talking with your children about nior who confronted antisemitism in her 5th grade religious school classes two make a positive difference in their schools antisemitism and will provide students high school and created a Jewish affinity years ago, a student told her about a and communities. with strategies for dealing with antisemit- group as a result. “joke” she had heard at school: “Why are Antisemitism is happening in New ic incidents. We hope you and your fami- Ms. Shapiro told us that for many Jews like ,” the joke teller asked, and Hampshire. While working on the Holo- ly will participate. years, when the ADL put on programs at then answer, “Because they both belong local synagogues for parents and stu- in the oven.” Ms. Walden concludes that dents, parents would express their belief we have to prepare our children early on that antisemitism was not an issue—that for what they are going to hear in school. is, until their children interjected that it Parents may be concerned that a dis- was. Ms. Shapiro conducted an informal cussion about antisemitism may scare survey of hundreds of high school stu- younger children. Dr. Goldstein empha- dents and discovered that, on average, sized the importance of talking with chil- they stopped talking to their parents dren in a calm and age-appropriate way about their experiences with antisemi- about incidents that occur in school. For

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Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 9 Behind the Scenes at The New Hampshire Jewish Food Festival Summer in the Lakes Region is a time of family, friends, fun, and food, with the emphasis on food. The New Hampshire Jewish Food Festival has been one of the premiere events of the summer season, offering homemade traditional Jewish foods that families in the Lakes Region and beyond have enjoyed for 24 years. The festival began in 1997, the year after our own temple member, Irene Gor- don, had the idea to enhance the annual together with a purpose, for a cause. While rummage sale with a the blintzes are frying or the are little nosh. Irene set , there are stories shared and world up a side table with problems solved. Mahjong also helps pass knockwurst and the time as the aromas from the hot oven drinks. The next fill the adjacent social hall as they wait for making year, Irene was joined by other temple the timer to ring. Take out one batch and popular items from the festival. A special just the first day. The success of this members and the festival grew into a put in the next. After the baking, cooking, order is placed for 60 pounds of farmer’s year’s Jewish Food Festival has been over celebration of the Jewish foods which or frying is done and the foods are cool cheese at a local grocery store, one of the the top. come from the recipes which are handed enough, they must be packed, labeled, and crucial ingredients needed to make 1200 Later this month, the final step of the down, generation to generation. Many carefully stored in the many freezers which blintzes. This is just a small sample of the online order process will begin when the of the recipes are included in the TBI are located in closets, the basement, a wall quantity of ingredients required to create customers arrive at Temple B’nai Israel, cookbook (copies available on the web- here and a nook over there. The location the foods that make the New Hampshire on the appointed day and time for curb- site). Irene turned over the reins of the of each food, which freezer it is in, and the Jewish Food Festival what it is today. side pickup. Then the work for next year festival in 2012 but she is still the mat- precise number of every item, is all strate- So it goes, year after year, for 24 years begins. The committee will review the or- zah ball soup queen. gically noted and managed. When the now. Even a pandemic couldn’t stop the ders, the process, and most importantly This year, TBI introduced our own time comes to pick the orders for curbside, Jewish Food Festival when it became a the feedback from the patrons. Food Fes- “Bubbie” to the Lakes Region. Her stories drive through delivery, there is no ques- “takeout” event with curbside pickup on tival committee chair, Stu Needleman of the old country and tongue-in-cheek tion where to find the soup, a given day and an appointed time. No says, “It’s always a work in progress. We descriptions of the recipes and cooking the , or the rugelach. one had to go without their annual dose look for ways to improve, streamline, and process were printed in four installments But before any cooking can begin, of homemade Jewish delicacies. In fact, make the experience the best it can be for in the Laconia Daily Sun and are still there is shopping to be done. Cooking for the online order version of the festival the customer and our members who vol- available on the TBI website. As much fun a crowd takes on a new meaning when worked so well, it was continued for 2021, unteer to organize, shop, cook, pack and as “Bubbie’s Kitchen Adventures” are to the grocery list includes 250 pounds of with astounding success. freeze and finally, to hand out the com- read, the real story behind the scenes in raw brisket. The and re- On Tuesday, June 1st, the Jewish Food pleted orders to the customer.” the TBI kitchen is an unfolding drama quire 80 pounds of russet potatoes, at Festival was opened for online orders on Next year, 2022, TBI will be celebrat- worthy of its own reality TV show. Each least 20 pounds each of carrots, celery, the Temple B’nai Israel website. As the ing the 25th silver anniversary of the recipe is executed with precise proportions and . To make 60 re- orders started piling up, the emails and New Hampshire Jewish Food Festival. and exact processes in the small temple quires 45 bags of egg , 120 eggs, texts were bouncing between food festi- Look for a special celebration, a nostal- kitchen. Teams of congregation members, 30 pints of , 60 cups of whole val committee members who were as- gic look back through the years and a women and men, enjoy the camaraderie milk, and 60 cups of frosted flakes. Then tounded by the immediate and over- few surprises to commemorate this spe- that naturally results when people come there are the blintzes, one of the most whelming numbers of orders placed on cial milestone.

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PAGE 10 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 Sue Niederman reads names of veterans buried in the Manchester Hebrew Cemetery. Rabbi Jeremy reads a prayer at the Memorial Day Service. WE REMEMBER: Memorial Day 2021 The traditional Manchester Hebrew berg, flanked by his parents Missy and Szczepanski then led us in a prayer ser- ry, it was a special program highlighting Cemetery Memorial Day Service was Cary holding US flags, led us in the vice, “A Service of Thanks and Memo- the obligation to remember, and to be once again held this year, on May 30, Pledge of Allegiance to our flag. rial.” The program concluded with a thankful, for country, for community, 2021. After having to have a fully virtual Sol then introduced our speaker, Ted poignant playing of “Taps.” In summa- and for courage. service last year, we were actually once Yegerman, who Zoomed into the service. again able to be at the cemetery, and also Ted, a veteran of World War II who had to Zoom the service to those who could the moving experience of being at not attend. Dachau just a few days after its libera- Five days before the service, American tion, shared his feelings of his memories flags were placed at the graves of the 136 of his military experiences and friend- veterans who are buried in our Temple ships which have impacted and stayed Israel-Temple Adath Yeshurun Commu- with him throughout the years. nity Cemetery. David Rosenzweig orga- Mel Spierer opened the next segment nized the flag-placing crew, which con- by introducing the speakers, Mike Litvin, sisted of Jonathan Baron, Barry and Sue Niederman and Michael Sydney, Barbara Scotch, Nancy Frankel, Bob who read the names of the 136 veterans Katchen and Mel Spierer.With electron- buried in the cemetery. Mel then asked ic setup having been done by David attendees, both at the cemetery and on Rosenzweig, Alan Kaplan, Bob Katchen Zoom, to recite the names of those close and Cliff Lopate, Sol Rockenmacher to them who have perished in service to welcomed the attendees—both on-siters, our beloved country. and Zoomers. Eagle Scout Ryan Rosen- Rabbis Beth Davidson and Jeremy Listening to the Memorial Day Service at Manchester Hebrew Cemetery.

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Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 11 An Israeli Breakfast: Shakshuka, and , Israeli Salad with White Cabbage, Sauce, and By Dina Michael Chaitowitz

There are two spices that are a must-have for these recipes and about which you Eggplant and Tzatziki may be unfamiliar: Sumac and Zahtar/Za'atar. You can find these in New Hamp- shire, but not necessarily at the supermarket that happens to be in your town. If your • 2 medium size Market Basket or Shaw’s doesn’t carry them, check out Whole Foods or a local In- • oil dian grocery. • Salt and pepper • A cup Greek (I use non- Fagé) Shakshuka • 1 large seedless, skinned chopped cucumber, or multiple baby cucumbers; • 2 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil peel the cucumber(s) and remove the seeds, then chop the cucumber into • 2 tablespoons , if you like spice small pieces • 2 tablespoons paste • 1 tablespoon of chopped chives • 2 large red or orange peppers, cut into ¼ inch pieces • 2 crushed • 1 sweet , chopped • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 4 gloves garlic, chopped • A pinch of pepper • 1 teaspoon ground • ¼ Teaspoon of sumac • 5 large, very ripe fresh or canned tomatoes chopped • 4 large eggs, plus 4 egg yolks Instructions for Eggplant: • Salt • Slice the eggplant in half, lengthwise, so that you have two long halves each • Optional: spinach, zucchini with a purple eggplant shell. • Gently cross (with a knife) the flesh of the eggplant lengthwise and widthwise Instructions: to create a pattern of squares but do not cut into the purple eggplant shell. • Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and add the Harissa, to- • Spread the eggplant with , getting into the grooves. Sprinkle with salt mato paste, peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, and ¾ Teaspoon salt. Stir and cook and pepper. over medium heat for about 8 minutes, until peppers and onions are softened. • Put in oven for 35 minutes at 350 degrees and remove when soft and brown. Add the tomatoes, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for another 10 minutes until you have a thick sauce. At this point, if you are so inclined, you might Instructions for Tzatziki: add some chopped zucchini or a little bit of fresh spinach (stems removed), or • If you have time, drain the yogurt for a few hours or overnight, using at least both! two layers of cheese cloth. • Make 8 dips in the sauce. Gently break the eggs and carefully pour each into • Likewise, if you have time, drain the cucumber (an hour will do). its own dip. Do the same with the yolks. Use a fork to swirl the egg whites a • When ready, mix the ingredients together, taste, and adjust seasoning. Re- little bit, taking care not to break the yokes. Simmer gently until egg whites are member that the flavor of garlic gets stronger over time: don’t be tempted to set but yolks are still running. You can cover the pan with a lid to speed up the add more the first time around. process. Remove from heat and serve. Tahini Sauce Israeli Salad with White Cabbage Some people like this on just about everything, including the eggplant. • 1-2 firm tomatoes cut into cubes • 2/3 cup light Tahini paste • 1-2 firm seedless cucumbers, or baby cucumbers, peeled and cut into cubes • ½ cup cold water • ½ White cabbage • 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1/2 Cup of roughly chopped fresh mint • 1 medium glove garlic, crushed • Fresh lemon juice • Olive oil Instructions: • Kosher salt Before starting, thoroughly stir the Tahini in the jar or tub in which it came, • Sumac scraping the bottom with a spoon, because the oil tends to separate from the sol- • Optional add-ins might be: (1) a bit of cumin, OR (2) 1-2 sliced radishes, cut ids. Put all the ingredients and a pinch of salt into a bowl. Mix well and add a into strips, and seeds. little more water if needed to get a consistency that is smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Add a couple drops of water if needed. Instructions: • Slice the cabbage and kneed it with a VERY SMALL amount of course salt until softened. Even if you like salt, use no more than a very small amount, Bread because otherwise your salad will be unpleasantly salty. This meal could use some delicious bread! • Mix the cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, and mint. If you want to use , try this: open up the and cut them so that one pita makes • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, and Sumac to taste, and toss in salad to combine. two round circles. Spread the outside of the pita halves with good olive or grapeseed oil; sprinkle with Zahtar and a little salt; place pita on a cooking sheet with the oiled side up, and heat in oven (just a minute or two should do).

PAGE 12 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 Cilantro Snap Pea Slaw Bread Machine (Assisted) Challah By Ashley Barajas By Lessa Brill

This is by far one of my favorite slaws I have ever encountered. It’s definitely a Yields 1 large or 2 medium loaves. crowd pleaser for those that do not like traditional coleslaw. Feel free to substitute with for those who don’t like cilantro, but I find that even people inclined to Ingredients: dislike cilantro have been a fan of this slaw. • 1 cup warm water • 2 tsp salt Ingredients: • ¼ cup sugar • 3 cups snap peas sliced thinly lengthwise or diagonally • ¼ cup vegetable oil • 2 cups of broccoli stems & carrots julienned (you can find this in the grocery • 2 eggs beaten (reserve ~1 tbsp to mix with water for brushing loaves) store) • 4 cups bread (may replace 1-1 ½ cups with whole ) Or • 2 tsp (or one packet) rapid rise yeast • 1 cup shredded red cabbage • 1 cup shredded green cabbage Instructions: 1. Place all ingredients (except reserved egg) into the bread pan, beginning with (I sometimes do a combo of the broccoli/carrot slaw with whichever cabbage I have water and ending with yeast. at home) 2. Set machine to /pasta cycle (if dough is too wet or dry, add flour or wa- ter 1 Tbsp at a time till a nice ball is formed). • 1 cup or more (to taste) of finely chopped cilantro 3. When cycle finishes, remove dough to rest on a lightly floured surface for 10 • 2 minced garlic cloves minutes • Juice of ½ a lemon or more to taste 4. Divide dough into 3 (or 4 or 6) equal parts. Roll each into a long strip, tapered • 1/3 cup mayo at the ends. For a 3-strand braid. Pinch the ends together at the top and begin • Salt and pepper to braid—right strand to center, then left to center. Repeat till end and pinch together. Tuck pinched ends under at each end. Note: for expert instruction Instructions: on braiding go to Toriavey.com.) • In a small bowl combine the cilantro, garlic, mayo. Start with ¼ tsp of salt to 5. Place braided loaf on a greased baking sheet (or on a piece of parchment pa- season the dressing and add more slowly to your liking. per). Cover with a damp cloth or plastic and place in a warm place to rise till • In a larger bowl combine the snap peas and either the broccoli/carrot slaw or doubled. the shredded cabbage or a combination of both. Add dressing to the slaw mix- 6. Add a spoonful of cold water to reserved egg and brush the loaf. Poppy or ture and toss until the dressing is evenly dispersed. This is best served after the seed can then be sprinkled over loaf if desired. salad has had at least 15 minutes to sit in the fridge. You can also make the 7. Bake in 350-degree oven for 25-35 minutes. When done, it should be golden salad a day ahead of time. and sound hollow when tapped. Note: after about 15 minutes, some people brush more egg on the lighter areas that have been exposed with expansion.

Hamantaschen Souffle Preheat oven to 350 degrees. By Beverly Markowitz

Mix: Ingredients: • 1 cup sugar • Nonstick cooking spray • ½ cup oil • ½ cup vegetable oil • 3 eggs • 5 large eggs (separated) • ¼ cup orange juice • 1 (20 oz) can of crushed pineapple with heavy syrup • ¾ cup meal Sift together and add: • 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 5-6 large carrots) • 4 cups flour • 2 tablespoons orange juice • 2 tsp. baking powder • 1 teaspoon lemon juice • ½ tsp. salt • 1 cup sugar

1. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. Instructions: 2. Roll out dough on lightly floured board to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Use a 3-inch • Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit. cookie cutter and cut into rounds. • Spray 9x9-in pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. 3. Using a spoon, fill each round with filling. Draw three sides together by fold- • Lightly beat the egg yolks in a small bowl, and set aside. ing two sides toward the center to form the top and the remaining dough to- • In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Using a spatula, fold in the car- ward the center to meet the other edge. Brush with egg wash. rots, sugar, and matzo meal. Fold in the egg yolks, orange juice, lemon juice, 4. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. oil, and pineapple (with syrup). • Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake 40-45 minutes, or until top is golden. Scoop or spoon out.

Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 13 TAY Brotherhood Hosts Morning Zoom Program with Professor Susannah Heschel existence for 21 years: Susannah has and has received numerous grants, in- it to Fred Berthold of the Tucker Foun- By Sol Rockenmacher, been Chair of the Program for 20 of cluding from the Ford Foundation and dation in Hanover back in 1951. Mar- Co-President of TAY Brotherhood those years. We asked her to tell us about the Carnegie Foundation. shall Meyers was a student at the Col- On the night of January 28, Linda the program, and she Zoomed in with us As I listened to Professor Heschel, I lege at the time and the visit by Rabbi and I watched the JFNH Film Festival on that Sunday morning, April 25. thought of our local Manchester Jew- Heschel possibly was a stimulus to him showing of Shared Legacies, the often- Susannah has an extremely impres- ish connections to her, and to the pro- to enter what became a very notewor- forgotten story of the coalition and sive CV, with numerous publications gram on Jewish Studies. I thought of thy career in the rabbinate. Jewish friendship between the Jewish and awards, which can be our recent TAY Shabbat and Yom scholars who have been on the Dart- and African American com- seen on the Dartmouth Col- Ha’atzmaut Services during which mouth faculty throughout the years in- munities during the Civil lege Jewish Studies Program Rabbi Davidson quoted her father from clude Jacob Neusner, Steven Katz, Rights Movement. Professor website. Her scholarship fo- his books The Sabbath and Israel: An Kenneth Stein, Arthur Hertzberg, Susannah Heschel had a cuses on Jewish and Protes- Echo of Eternity. And I thought of Ehud Benor and Mark Kaplan. prominent role on the discus- tant thought during the 19th some of our Manchester born-and- One example of the growth of the sion panel. We learned that and 20th centuries, including bred Dartmouth Jewish connections. Dartmouth Jewish Studies program is Professor Heschel is the Eli the history of biblical schol- They include the late James Freedman, the increase in numbers of Dartmouth M. Black Distinguished Pro- arship, as well as Jewish President of the College from 1987- sophomores taking the course in Jewish Professor fessor of Jewish Studies at scholarship on Islam, and on 1998; Dr. Sam Katz, who worked with History, from 17 in 2013 to 350 (half of Susannah Heschel Dartmouth College and Chair the . Dr. John Enders at Boston Children’s the Class) in 2019. Seeing Professor He- of the Dartmouth Jewish Studies Pro- She has been a visiting professor at the Hospital to develop the vaccine against schel’s passionate challenge in teaching gram. She is the daughter of Rabbi Universities of Frankfurt and Cape Measles and then went on to become about Judaism, along with her enthusi- Abraham Joshua Heschel, who was so Town as well as Princeton and has had Chairman of Pediatrics at Duke Uni- asm and dedication, very much mirrors prominent in the Civil Rights Move- honorary doctorates from universities versity; and the late Dr. David Stahl, her father’s image. ment, and who was featured in the film. in the , Canada, and Ger- who wrote a wonderful history of the Thank you, Susannah Heschel, for a Linda and I were so impressed with many and will be receiving a fifth hon- Jewish community in Manchester. wonderful presentation about a very her discussions that we thought it was orary degree this coming November Susannah chronicled the history of important program, which you lead so very important for us to learn about the from the University of Lucerne, Swit- Jewish Studies at Dartmouth, with its well. And it is clear that the Dartmouth Program, which has been in zerland. She is a Guggenheim Fellow evolution influenced by her father’s vis- doesn’t fall from the tree.

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202106-JewishReporter-ad.indd 1 6/10/21 1:32 PM PAGE 14 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 Book Review Reviewed by Merle Carrus American Baby: A Mother, A Child, and the Shadow History of Adoption American Baby—which has the subti- They had no choice in the end, and tle A Mother, A Child, and the Shadow Margaret gave up her rights to her own History of Adoption—was thoroughly son to the Louise Wise Adoption Agen- researched and written by cy. The agency kept all the Gabrielle Glaser. The records of these transac- book is an in-depth look tions sealed. Margaret nev- at the creation and devel- er could find out what hap- opment of the American pened to her son and the Thank You, from the adoption system. Rosenbergs—the baby’s Glaser has set down the adopted family—never New Hampshire history of how adoption knew the truth about their services were built around child's past, or any family Jewish Film Festival the embarrassment of health issues that might af- young women who be- fect his health. By Zach Camenker, came pregnant in the In the book, Glaser finds NH JFF Committee Member 1950s and 60s at a time in both Margaret Erle Katz The New Hampshire Jewish Film Fes- our country when unwed and eventually her son, tival would like to thank everyone who motherhood was damaging to a family's who goes by the name David Rosenberg, participated in this year’s unique virtual reputation. Taking advantage of the sol- so many years later. She tells the story of film festival and accompanying post-film diers returning from World War II, com- how Margaret searched for her son for discussions. We wish to give a special ing home to marry and start a family, years. The book explores the story of thank you to all our sponsors, donors, and the number of young wives who David Rosenberg's life, and the obstacles friends, and the New Hampshire State could not conceive, adoption services of a closed, harsh adoption system. Council on the Arts. The staff and lead- took advantage of the young girls who This is a fascinating look at a system ership at the Jewish Federation and the could not keep their babies. that was cold and unfeeling toward the Film Festival volunteer committee were In American Baby, Glaser follows the women who were giving up their chil- indispensable in making the 13th annual story of 16-year-old Margaret Erle, who dren, and the children who were pawns festival possible and successful, especially grew up in a strict Jewish family where in the business of babies. Luckily, over during the pandemic. discussions of sex education and child- time, the rules were challenged and now Our impressive lineup of films includ- birth were taboo. Her parents were Ho- there are much better practices in place. ed full-length and short films in the dra- locaust survivors who had big dreams If you are adopted, or an adoptive ma, comedy, and documentary genres, of success for their daughter. She fell in parent, or are looking for a child you representing eight countries and telling New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival: love with her high school sweetheart, put up for adoption, this is an informa- stories across multiple generations. Addi- JoAnn Meyers and Pat Kalik preparing George, who was 17 at the time she be- tive, heartfelt story. For all of us, it is tionally, we were able to shine a light on the Opening Gifts to be distributed. came pregnant. Both sets of parents an incredible tale of a family separated the themes of adversity, grief, relation- In the meantime, we wish our steadfast were scandalized. and reconnected. ships, guilt, love, hate, and injustice, just supporters a wonderful summer filled Margaret was taken to Lakeview, a Gabrielle Glaser is a New York Times to name a few. with family, friends, relaxation, and good maternity hospital on Staten Island, bestselling author and journalist whose We look forward to returning to in- health. Also, if you find yourself nostal- NY, owned by the Louise Wise Agency, work on mental health, medicine, and person programming for our 14th Annu- gic for our festival, stay tuned for con- which in return for a fee would keep the culture has appeared in The New York al New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival, tinuing movie reviews and highlights of young woman fed and sheltered until Times Magazine, , to be held next year from March 31, 2022 the best Jewish-themed films and coming she gave birth. There, she would be se- The Daily Beast, The Washington Post, to April 10, 2021, across the state at mul- attractions through monthly articles in questered so no one would ever know Times, Self and many oth- tiple performing arts venues. We are also The NH Jewish Reporter. about her indiscretion. er publications. She has appeared on planning to offer a virtual option for See you in person at the movies next After she had delivered her son, Mar- many national radio and television pro- some of our films. year! garet was forced to sign papers giving grams, including NPR’s Fresh Air, All him up for adoption. Though she and Things Considered, WNYC’s On the George kept explaining that they want- Media, and The Brian Lehrer Show, ed to get married and keep their child, NBC’s Nightly News, and ABC’s World their parents were all unsupportive. News Tonight. Keeping you connected NEWS SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS e Tell Them You Saw Their Ad in The Reporter! jewishnh.org

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PAGE 16 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 Blend.Ar Initiative: Social Change through Intensive education By Ethan Kahn The intersection of Jews and the Arabic language has a long, deep, and bittersweet history. Hundreds of thousands of Mid- dle Eastern and North African Jews spoke the language natively by the mid- 20th century, when large numbers faced persecution in their native countries and almost all immigrated to Israel. Today, only a small number of native speakers remain, and the primary association of Jews and Arabic in popular imagina- tural studies, personal language tutoring, tion—in both the United States and Isra- volunteer work, and social entrepreneur- el—is one of opposition, situated on ei- ship in the village (in collaboration with ther end of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Arab residents and students). Many of However, I have had the privilege this Blend.Ar’s programs take place in the vil- year of interning at an innovative organi- lage of Abu Ghosh, which most Jewish zation at the frontlines of a movement to Israelis only know as the site of good change this reality: Blend.Ar (Blend Ara- hummus restaurants—they come for bic) is a recently established social entre- lunch and then leave immediately after. kenazim and Mizrahim come together encourage you to check out our website preneurship initiative promoting social Blend.Ar students, in contrast, worked to to connect with and more deeply under- (blendarabic.com) or reach out to CEO cohesion between Israeli Jews and Arabs establish Abu Ghosh’s first ever Youth stand their Arab brothers and sisters. Chen Kupperman (chen.ku.blend.ar@ through innovative Arabic language and Center, building sustainable connections If you are interested in supporting the gmail.com). 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Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 17 ‘Booms you feel in your core'— Portsmouth man's account of missiles from Gaza nization that rules over the 2 million Pal- your city. The bombs are aimed at you, and comments abounded based in errone- By Ari Alexenberg estinians living in Gaza. Hamas was dem- your neighbors, your children, and your ous facts and incomplete or context-less NOTE: This op-ed was originally pub- ocratically elected in 2006 with no elec- parents. What would you demand your information. Using social media's strength, lished by Seacoast Online on May 28, 2021, tions since. To understand their goals and government do? Israel’s government acted the often-libelous falsehoods spread like and it is reprinted here with the author’s values, simply refer to their charter. Here to protect its citizens. They did what they wildfire and took on a life of its own. This permission. are two quotes from their founding docu- could to end the rocket fire, destroy Hamas effects reality in profound ways. ment: “Israel will exist and will continue tunnels, weapons factories, communica- Unfortunately, anti-Zionism is often On May 11th, my wife, Julie, and I ar- to exist until Islam will obliterate it” and tions apparatus, and other infrastructure equated with antisemitism and this war rived in Israel for a quick visit to see my "The Day of Judgement will not come targets. And they did so while doing their exposed the degree to which antisemitism elderly parents. It had been over a year about until Moslems fight the Jews (kill- best to avoid civilian casualties. is rife in America and around the world. since we saw them last. We were also ex- ing the Jews), when the Jew will hide be- Israel gives warning before targeting an On Twitter, the term “Hitler was right” cited to see Talia, our daughter, who lives hind stones and trees. The stones and trees area with civilians. They also often call off was tweeted out 17,000 times in one week. in Tel Aviv, as well as my siblings, aunts, will say O Moslems, O Abdulla, there is a bombing missions if they suspect civilians The hashtag #covid1948 (Israel was estab- uncles and cousins. Because of the pan- Jew behind me, come and kill him." Yes, might be nearby. Yes, there are casualties lished in 1948) was shared 175 times per demic, we needed to quarantine and de- you read that correctly. in war. Innocent people die, children. It is minute for over four hours. Jews were as- cided to stay at Talia’s and her partner’s Hamas launches their rockets next to horrible, unimaginable, unbearable, it is saulted in Los Angeles and New York apartment until our release. That evening, and from schools and hospitals. They en- tragic and painful beyond words. Every City. In London, a convoy of cars drove sirens wailed. trench themselves in densely populated day that I was under Hamas rocket fire, I down the streets draped in Palestinian We were unsure what was going on. Ta- areas. They build tunnels to kill and kid- would turn to Julie and say, “Can you flags yelling “F--- the Jews, rape their lia, seasoned in dealing with incoming nap civilians and to hide and store weap- imagine the Palestinian families who just daughters.” The list goes on and on from rockets, gently raised Julie from her seat, ons. Hamas recruits child soldiers, free- want to live in peace? They are also hiding all around the world. You can view the trying not to alarm her, and quickly we dom of expression is non-existent and from bombs.” It is devastating. A quote growing list on the ADL website. gathered in the building’s staircase with the LGBTQ folks in Gaza are persecuted. from Golda Meir expresses my feelings If you are wondering how this all got neighbors. I looked at Julie, I could see the Further, while Hamas uses enormous well, “We can forgive them for killing our started, here are a few of the factors. It is a fear on her face and pain in her eyes. In the amounts of cement to build their tunnels, children. We cannot forgive them for forc- quick study on the multiple contributing staircase, dogs barked, babies cried, and I there are no bomb shelters for the Pales- ing us to kill their children.” elements and how reducing the dynamics wrapped my arms around my wife and tinians they govern. I often hear the word “proportionali- at play to a simple sound bite is mislead- daughter in a weak attempt to shield them. At the end of this 11-day war, Ismael ty” or “fair fight” regarding the “only” 12 ing. Mahmoud Abbas was elected to be With each explosion overhead, the Haniya, former Hamas prime minister Israelis that were killed and approximate- president of the Palestinian Authority in building trembled. We consulted with the and current chairman of the Hamas Po- ly 240 Palestinians. Rarely mentioned is 2005. It was supposed to be a four-year neighbors. Where was the best place in the litical Bureau, made his terror group's that most of the 240 people were terror- term. Abbas is still in power and there staircase to hide? Not the first or the last goals clear. He said, “This battle has de- ists. For the great majority of Israelis, have been no elections since. He an- floor. Or was the first floor the best? But stroyed the project of ‘coexistence’ with hearing the “proportionality” or “fair nounced that there will be elections this there was a window on the first floor and the Israeli occupation, of the project ‘nor- fight” complaint is perplexing and even year, but he was losing badly in the polls that was bad. A neighbor nervously malization’ with Israel.” offensive. Should Israel stop destroying to Hamas. So, he decided to cancel the laughed at the possibility of our old build- In contrast, Israel is a democracy. Al- the tunnels and weapons depots? Let elections. Hamas, of course did not like ing collapsing if our street was hit. beit, not perfect but neither are we, nor is Hamas grow stronger and further terror- this. Additionally, Mansour Abbas, lead- The sirens continued to wail that night. any democracy in the world. All citizens ize Israelis when they feel like it? Should er of the Israeli political party United The explosions felt like they were on the of Israel, Arab or Jew, have equal rights they retire the Iron Dome and let more Arab List, was in talks to become part of roof. They were loud and shook the win- under the law. There are Arab supreme Israeli civilians die? Just to be clear, if a governing coalition in the Knesset (Is- dows and doors. Each time we hurried court judges, parliament members, lead- Hamas had Israel’s firepower, Israelis rael's parliament). This was big news, a into the old staircase, knocked on neigh- ing journalists, diplomats, doctors, beauty would be dying in the many thousands religious Arab party joining a Jewish ma- bor’s doors to wake them, and called to queens, music sensations and top scien- and the country would be annihilated. jority coalition. This was another blow people on the street that ran for cover into tists. Israel is the USA’s closest ally and How would you feel if another country for Hamas, who sees this cooperation as our building. shares our values of freedom and equality. suggested that America fighting the Tali- counter to its core ideology of rejecting The most difficult moment for me Hamas represents the antithesis of ban, Al Qaeda or ISIS is not a fair fight? and wanting to eliminate Israel. As they came a couple of nights later at my par- American goals and values and are of the Just look at the numbers. Many more Isis saw their relevance waning and under- ents’ apartment, about 10 miles away same ilk as the Islamist terrorist groups fighters are dying than Americans. Moral mined, they decided to create a pretext from Tel Aviv. We could hear the cry of that we have been combating since 9/11. clarity is in peril here. The United States, for attacking Israel. sirens in the distance. From the balcony, Islamic Jihad and Hamas purposely oper- The European Union, Canada, Japan, Hamas started a social media cam- we saw rockets streaking through the ate and fire rockets at Israeli civilians while and , to name just a few, identify paign to incite violence because four night sky heading to Tel Aviv. Then, dis- embedded within the Gazan civilian pop- Hamas as a terrorist organization. Blame homes in an East Jerusalem neighbor- tant thunderous booms that you feel in ulation. In other words, they use human for civilian deaths, on both sides, must be hood called Sheikh Jarrah were sched- your core and vibrate outwards through shields to fire indiscriminately at civilians. placed where it belongs, on Hamas. uled for a court hearing to determine the your skin. Instant nausea permeated my This is a double war crime. One of the most disturbing results from fate of its non-rent paying residents. It is body as I wondered, was I witnessing my Any country, being bombarded by thou- this ugly war is the misinformation saturat- a dispute that has been in the Israeli daughter’s death. sands of rockets by a terrorist organiza- ing social media. The Israeli Palestinian courts for decades. Jews proved they Over 4,000 rockets were launched over tion, is obligated to respond. Any country conflict is complicated. Anyone who says owned the property, the courts refused to the next 11 days at Israeli population cen- would try to stop rockets from harming otherwise, has little compassion or under- evict the Arab families living in the ters aimed to kill and terrorize civilians. their civilians. Think about it, try to imag- standing of its layered complexities. The homes, but required them to pay rent. They were launched by Hamas, an Iran- ine what it would be like. Hiding in your dangers of the meme universe and sound They stopped paying rent, so the courts backed Islamist genocidal terrorist orga- home while a neighboring state bombs bite media emerged in full force. Opinions Booms continued on page 19

PAGE 18 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 Let’s Be Clear About Antisemitism property, toward Jewish community is alleged, for example, that the State of not creating a “prison” for Palestinians. By Richard England institutions and religious facilities.” Israel doesn’t deserve to exist. In fact, Is- The IHRA definition of antisemitism In light of recent events, it is becoming This brief definition is a useful begin- rael is a revival of the Jewish homeland is a useful tool that has been widely en- clear that antisemitism is on the rise in ning, but it is the examples offered by after two thousand years of exile. Jews dorsed. The governments of three dozen the United States. In order to understand IHRA that help to clarify what antisem- have returned to the Land of Israel from nations have adopted it. The U.S. De- the upsurge in antisemitic acts, it is cru- ites believe. It turns out that there are countries as diverse as Morocco, , partment of State has endorsed it. In cial to understand that ideas can enable many forms of Jew hatred and those Poland, and Ethiopia. Of course, accusa- 2019, the Jewish Federations of North and even encourage hateful actions. The forms have evolved through history. tions of antisemitism should be made America welcomed its adoption by the International Holocaust Remembrance Some ideas date back at least to the Mid- with great care. Some criticisms of Israeli U.S. government. In January 2020, the Alliance (IHRA) understands this con- dle Ages: the allegations that “the Jews” policies are offered in good faith and State of Maine adopted the IHRA defi- nection between ideas and actions and killed Christ and used Christian blood should not be immediately dismissed. nition in a joint legislative resolution. At has tried to clarify the various forms that for baking matzah, for example. In mod- However, as the IHRA working defini- the same time, Governor Sununu en- Jew hatred can take. ern times, Jew hatred has often been fu- tion points out, criticism of Israel crosses dorsed this understanding of antisemi- At their 2016 meeting in Bucharest, eled by false claims that “the Jews” con- the line when a harsh double standard is tism in a State House proclamation. Romania, the 31 nations of the IHRA trol the banks, the media, and the gov- applied to Israeli conduct that is not ap- The time has come to identify antise- adopted this working definition: ernment. The Nazis added the falsehood plied to any other nation. When Israel mitic thinking in all its forms and to ex- “Antisemitism is a certain perception that Jews constituted an inferior racial responds to a barrage of four thousand pose all its sources. What these expres- of Jews, which may be expressed as group. rockets launched at its cities by bombing sions of Jew hatred have in common is hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and In recent decades, still newer forms of military targets in Gaza, it is not commit- that they tell lies about the Jewish people. physical manifestations of antisemi- antisemitism have sprouted like poison- ting “genocide” or “ethnic cleansing.” If we fail to oppose the lies about Jews tism are directed toward Jewish or ous weeds. These contemporary forms When Israel builds a security fence to that encourage antisemitic acts, our com- non-Jewish individuals and/or their often involve false claims about Israel. It prevent suicide bombings in Tel Aviv, it is munity will become less and less secure.

Booms continued from page 18 Wall below. This is not a new tactic for and foremost condemn Palestinian terror- ness should contemplate what they would agitating and riling local Muslim Arabs. ism. Israelis want peace and have demon- do in Israel’s situation. were going to decide how to proceed. On Aug. 24, 1929, an Arab mob murdered strated their willingness to compromise in President Biden said it clearly, “Let’s get There is more, but that is it in a nutshell. 69 Jews in Hebron. The reason was a false the past, but they need to feel secure. something straight here, until the region As Palestinian activist, Bassem Eid, rumor the Jews were laying siege to the Thankfully, most western democracies says unequivocally, they acknowledge the wrote “This has nothing to do with Sheikh Al-Aqsa mosque. supported Israel defending itself, but not right of Israel to exist as an independent Jarrah.” His article further explains, “It's In this context, well-meaning activists the media and public opinion. This is ex- Jewish state, there will be no peace.” about Hamas seeing a chance to seize the around the world unwittingly became actly what Hamas was counting on. They narrative and increase its own influence pawns in Hamas’ campaign to bolster attack Israel, Israel responds, and media Ari Alexenberg has been a resident of and control over Palestinians in Jerusa- their relevance. They elevated a local rent and public sentiment around the world Portsmouth, New Hampshire for 30 years. lem.” Hamas also stirred violence by dispute into an international crisis. hands Israel a harsh rebuke. Rallies He lives there with his wife and dog, where claiming the Al-Aqsa mosque was under Hamas’ pretext for war, became a credible emerge around the world condemning Is- they raised their two children. He was for- siege. In reality, Israeli police entered the reason to indiscriminately launch rockets rael and Jews with rarely a mention of merly the director of the Jewish Communi- temple mount compound to quell violent at Israeli civilians. In a moral fog, they did Hamas being a terrorist organization, re- ty Relations Council of New Hampshire riots. There were reports that rocks and Hamas’ work for them. sponsible for bringing destruction and and the director of the Israel Action Center other weapons were being stored in the The bottom line is, if you care about hu- misery to the people of Gaza. Those who of the Jewish Community Relations Coun- mosque sanctuary to be used against Jews man rights and are interested in a resolu- condemn Israeli self-defense from their cil in Boston. The views expressed are those celebrating Jerusalem Day by the Western tion to the Palestinian Israeli conflict, first comfortable and secure thrones of woke- of the writer.

Connecting to Israel as an English Language Tutor Connect (http://www.israelconnect.today/). sion for empowering young people in Israel. By Stephen Soreff, MD It explains itself this way: Since our founding in 2013, Israel Connect I tutor an Israeli high schooler, to im- “Israel Connect pairs volunteer mentors in mentors have made a difference in the lives of prove his skills in learning, reading, and North America with students across Israel to more than 1,500 students — and counting.” speaking English. I have done so since improve their English proficiency, increase Israel Connect appealed to me for a midwinter 2021. This article has several their access to higher education and put them number of reasons. As a retired psychia- goals. They are in in this following order: on the path to economic mobility. Once a trist and college professor, I like the oppor- To explain the program, to tell the steps week, from the comfort of their homes, Israel tunity to teach. And because I am retired, I needed to participate in it, and to reflect Connect mentors lead one-on-one video had the time to commit to it—but also, on my experiences in it. However, before meetings focused on English conversation, with the pandemic, I had even more time I begin, I want to thank Helena England, reading comprehension and vocabulary de- ily on English proficiency, setting them up for available for it. What really got me was the The Reporter, and the Israel Education velopment. Through our immersive online future success. Israel Connect mentors aren’t critical and pivotal role of an Israeli stu- and Engagement Committee for intro- approach, mentors give students the skills — required to have a teaching or education dent’s English skills and comprehension in ducing the program to me. and the confidence — to prepare for Israel’s background. We provide the training and obtaining admission to higher education: a What is the program? It is called Israel university entrance exams, which focus heav- curriculum, and our mentors share their pas- Tutor continued on page 20

The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 19 Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 Hadassah: Opening Our Hearts, and Working Together to Save Lives along with a Jewish ultra-Orthodox vol- Way.” You can view this video on You- Director Jorge Diener. Argentinian Am- By Michele Bank unteer, a Muslim woman who manages Tube by entering the song title. bassador to Israel Sergio Urribarri ac- As always, Hadassah builds bridges to the endo-chemistry lab and her Jewish Another example of Hadassah building companied the team along with skilled peace with medicine. The Jerusalem Post staff member and the collaboration be- bridges to peace was when HMO sent a COVID-19 medical personnel from reported that Hadassah Medical Organi- tween each of the very diverse teams of delegation to Argentina to provide critical HMO. Rhoda Smolow, national president zation released a video response to the Jewish, Christian and Arab intensive knowledge and experience to frontline of Hadassah, said, “Hadassah’s medical violence between Israel and Gaza, as well care nurses, X-ray technicians and the medical professionals in the global fight care is not constrained by geographic as rioting in mixed Arab-Jewish cities in kitchen staff. against the COVID-19 pandemic. Robert boundaries. With COVID-19 spiraling out Israel. HMO highlighted examples of The participants noted in the video, Dorfman, president of Hadassah Interna- of control in Argentina and the country’s Jewish-Arab cooperation and camarade- “Out of our motto at Hadassah, to coop- tional, stated, “The Israelis delegation’s healthcare system in crisis, Hadassah has rie in its two hospitals, Hadassah Ein erate for the patients, to be an island of visit also provides an opportunity to a moral obligation to step in. We are ex- Kerem and Hadassah Mount Scopus. sanity within the tumultuous country, we broaden the lines of communication and tremely proud of the HMO delegation, an The video highlighted cooperation and have encouraged joint work and coopera- cooperation that go beyond the challenges all-star team of leading doctors, specialists friendship between Christians, Jews, and tion in fighting for the lives of patients. I of COVID-19 and may result in a wide- in COVID-19 and a nurse from the COV- Muslims, working at the hospital. hope that everywhere in Israel and range of areas in which lifesaving proce- ID-19 ICU, who have volunteered to trav- Throughout the video, HMO workers around the world they learn from Hadas- dures and research can be shared for the el across the world. They will provide criti- held signs written in Hebrew or Arabic, sah.” Staff members sang about their betterment of humankind.” Leading the cal expertise to Argentina as it struggles to emphasizing cooperation with positive commitment to opening their hearts and delegation was Prof. Yoram Weiss, presi- manage the onslaught of COVID-19 cases messages. Clips showed an Arab hospi- working together to save lives, “Together dent of Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, and stave off the worst effects of this ter- tal worker taking the blood of a patient All the Way. Together, There Is No Other and Hadassah International Executive rifying disease.” July 2021: A Message from the Ambassador formed in Jerusalem in June. Naftali When focusing on the relationship with seeking democracy fighting for its life By Ambassador Meron Reuben, Bennett was sworn in as Israel’s new the new Biden administration, Lapid went against the darkest forces of terror in the Consulate General of Israel to Prime Minister with a razor thin vote of on the say: “The management of the rela- world. Like any other nation, we have New England confidence in the Knesset. tionship with the Democratic Party in the every right to defend ourselves when at- This past spring has been Our new Alternate Prime Minis- United States was careless […] and the tacked. And Hamas, who bombarded quite a difficult one for both ter and Foreign Minister, Yair La- outgoing government took a terrible gam- our civilian population with more than Israel and the Jewish commu- pid, quickly put down the building ble […] to focus exclusively on the Repub- 4,350 missiles, needed to know that we nities in the United States. blocks for our relations with the lican Party and abandon Israel's biparti- wouldn’t hesitate to respond with force The 11-day conflict in May Jewish Community (of the USA) san standing [...] We need to change the to any continued rocket fire or terror at- with Hamas, and the unfor- when he said: “The Jewish people way we work with [the Democrats].” tack. The terror organizations in the tunate spillover that brought are more than allies, they are fam- The new Foreign Minister also said Gaza strip were the only ones responsi- about a rash of antisemitic ily. Jews from all streams, Reform, what we all know is true, and I’m para- ble for the death of innocent civilians. acts around this great coun- Ambassador Conservative, and Orthodox, are phrasing, that Israel has a strong story “It is not weakness to admit that our try, hit us all hard. Meron Reuben our family, and family is always and that facts are on our side. We are hearts break for every child who dies in This was fast followed by a the most important relationship and the without a doubt a vibrant, multi-cultur- conflict,” he said. “Children don't need new eight party coalition government one that needs to be worked on…” al, multi-ethnic and multi-racial, peace- to die in the wars of adults.”

Tutor continued from page 19 Then, I could meet with my student. Second: I gained an appreciation of my Hebrew. Currently, he has taught me One particular appeal for me was that how difficult it is to learn and speak Eng- to count six in Hebrew. higher education is key, and I could play a there were students available right then: I lish, as my student struggled to pronounce Fourth, through the lessons, I felt more part in helping a student do well on it, had previously assumed it would be done English words. Many words like area, in- connected to Israel in many ways. The aca- which was neat. Also, the opportunity to in the academic year, starting in Septem- novative, and annually proved to be chal- demic calendar we use is linked to the Jewish be part of Israel was very important. Israel ber. However, right in the winter, there lenging. We had fun working on the word holidays. Hence, in following the assignment is central to my life. I grew up with a blue were students ready and waiting. I also desert, e.g., Negev and dessert. We had the dates and vacation weekly, felt I was living at tin Jewish National Fund box in my house. like that tutoring could be done during word Anzac in one session. I had to op- least one day a week where I was on Israeli I went to Israel in 1960, then attended the the day. I meet my student on Tuesdays at portunity show him it was a combination time. Also, the weekly Tour of Israel guide dedication to the Hadassah Hospital in Je- 12:30pm ET, for 45 minutes. of Australian and . provides me with neat and historic places to rusalem. I honeymooned there in 1969. My I want to tell you about student, but I Third, we had the opportunity to share visit in Israel as well as offering the backsto- daughter is married to an Israeli, and lives cannot. The Code of Conduct document life and teaching experiences. For exam- ry on each location. Meanwhile, there is a and works in Tel Aviv. Plus, I had the com- I signed makes me very protective of him ple, we both celebrate Passover and Shab- scheduling person in Israel ready to assist puter Zoom capability. and his identity. All I can say is that he is bat. We could talk about Passover, going both the student and myself if there are ap- I said, “Okay, I want in.” I applied by a 10th grade student. Thus, here are my to Masada, and praying three times a day pointment issues. One time I thought the submitting a brief letter of intent. Hav- reflections on working with him weekly. and be connected. One Tour of Israel les- student was late, and I called her: she was ing been accepted on that step, next it re- First, I want to give my utter apprecia- son was called the Negev. One of its sec- able to work with both of us to get us con- quired a telephone interview with the tion for the weekly Tour of Israel guide. It tion talks about Abraham going to - nected to the right time. Through Zoom, program head, Sarah Cordon. The phone removed my concerns about what to sheba. This allowed me to share with him and by telephone, I was connected to Israel. session was long, informative, and useful. teach, and how to prepare for each class. that every year on the first day of Rosh My tutoring sessions ended in mid- I passed that phase, but there was yet an- It consists of six pictures and a short para- Hashanah. I read the Torah portion de- May 2021, as that is the end of the Israeli other step. It required a criminal back- graph, with words for the student to read, scribing that event. Furthermore, the school year. I plan to work with another ground check. I passed that. Finally, I all of which are devoted to a theme. The teaching goes both ways. I help him to student next fall, and I am very glad to had to sign a Rule of Conduct contract. one shown here is about the Dead Sea. master English. He assists me to better have participated in Israel Connect.

PAGE 20 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 David Bohm Elected as JCPA’s New Board Chair New York, NY — David Bohm has been “The work of the community relations Policy Advisory Committee and Delegates “David is the right man for this job at elected JCPA Board Chair for the term, field is recognized as the antidote to Assembly, Chair of the Task Force on Jew- this moment, and we are grateful to be June 2021 – June 2023, and will serve as fighting antisemitism and hate, and our ish Security and Bill of Rights, and JCPA working with him," said Melanie Roth the 29th leader of the organiza- aim is to ensure that the local Board of Directors Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Gorelick, JCPA’s Senior Vice President. tion since its founding in 1944. Jewish community relations and Secretary. He has held Board and oth- “David’s commitment to the community He leads JCPA as it seeks to ex- councils and JCPA, its nation- er leadership positions with a number of relations field has been exemplary. He pand its role as a vital resource al hub, is resourced, informed, Jewish and secular non-profit organiza- remains passionate in his beliefs that the to Jewish communities across and plays a significant role on tions in his native St. Louis, including past Jewish community can find common the United States in forging alli- the national landscape to meet Chair of the St. Louis JCRC and various ground to ensure that America lives up ances with other ethnic, cultural today’s current challenges. In positions with the St. Louis Jewish Federa- its ideals of equal rights and freedom and religious groups working the post-pandemic period, net- tion. He is also a past member of the UJA for all its citizens. He is a policy expert for civil rights and racial justice works of Jewish organizations Young Leadership Cabinet. and has a strong knowledge base on Is- and combatting hate. Bohm will David Bohm are coming together to leverage Bohm has drafted several bills that have rael and efforts for co-existence. We guide the organization as society faces resources and support to the Jewish com- been enacted as state statute in Missouri; look forward to his leadership to steer challenges of increased polarization and munity. We believe JCPA’s network can most recently helping to draft a suicide pre- us during this time period.” racial disparities inside and outside of the be a model and help set a path forward.” vention and awareness bill requiring all Jewish community and a changing land- David is a leader in national and local school districts in Missouri to adopt a sui- Jewish Council for Public Affairs scape in the Middle East. Jewish organizations. Driven by his pas- cide prevention and education plan. He re- (JCPA), a network of 125 local Jewish “I am honored to have the confidence sion for Tikkun Olam (repair of the ceived JCPA’s Tikkun Olam Award in 2020. community relations councils and 16 nation- of the Board and JCPA’s numerous stake- world), he has been involved with JCPA David is an attorney and principal at al Jewish organizations, advocates for a just holders as we move this great organiza- since 1992. He has held leadership posi- Danna McKitrick, P.C., where he is a mem- and pluralistic America, Israel's quest for tion into a new era,” said David Bohm. tions at JCPA, including Chair of JCPA’s ber of the firm’s Executive Committee. peace and security, and global human rights. What Would You Bring? New online exhibit focuses on the objects refugees bring with them—and how those things connect us all. London, UK, June 14, 2021 - Bullied at The project was created and produced by Would You Bring? will explore the narra- living in Los Angeles, she always school for being Jewish, Hedi Argent’s UK-based Reboot network member and tives of an expansive cross section of ref- longed to be reunited with her family’s best friend was her doll Susi. When 8-year- creative consultant Juliet Simmons and co- ugee stories from different communities silver - and miraculously that hap- old Argent and her family managed to get produced by Reboot with Noam Dromi. across the globe. pened.Her story is illustrated by So- visas from Austria to England in 1938 just To invite others to share their stories, il- Phase One features three animated phie Herxheimer. six weeks before the Anschluss when the lustrator Lisa Brown created an empty shorts and three illustrated essays. Stories • As she fled the Nazi invasion of Ukraine borders closed, Susi was too large to fit in suitcase for users to fill with images, - include: in 1942 wearing the only dress that she the suitcase they packed to flee. Instead, tographs and words which describe what • When the Nazis forced his family out of owned, Olga Gershenson’s grandmoth- she took Little Susi, the doll belonging to their families brought with them - and to their home and into the Budapest Ghet- er stopped in a crowded marketplace by her doll. Little Susi has remained a friend allow each of us to imagine what we might to, 7-year-old John Hadju took his ted- the train station to buy a painting of cu- to Argent throughout her life in England. bring with us if we were forced to leave dy bear with him. John’s beloved teddy cumbers on a crate by a struggling art- Aurora Zindler grew up in Odessa, our home and resettle in a new place. bear accompanied him as he survived ist. The painting hung in Gershenson’s and her father died fighting fas- Brown has shared her personal family Nazi occupation, lived through the childhood home in the USSR until the cists in Ukraine in 1942. By the late story in a unique illustration which is fea- Hungarian Revolution in 1956, escaped 1990s, when her parents left the country 1970s, antisemitism in the USSR made tured in the exhibit. The project is inviting to Austria and made a new life for him- during a period of social and political life so unbearable that the family fled. other artists and the public to share their self in London. His story is brought to turmoil. Today, it hangs proudly in her They made their way to family stories and will periodically show- life by filmmakers Christopher Noxon New York apartment, while a recreation with a suitcase containing teacups, which case them on the website and across Re- and Rebecca Odes, with Stivens Luyo. of the image hangs in her mother’s were precious heirlooms that still remind boot's social media channels. • In 1978, 5-year-old Avishai Mekonen home in Tel Aviv. Her story is illustrated her of home. “My grandfather died before I was born was awoken in the middle of the night by Sophie Herxheimer. Their stories, which will be released in so I couldn’t ask him what he brought and told that his family was leaving its Every family has a story. What are the a new Reboot project, What Would You with him when he travelled from Vienna home in Ethiopia for Jerusalem. Avisahi objects that tell yours? Share and find out Bring? on World Refugee Day June 20, il- to the UK in the 1930s as a refugee. In- grabbed a blanket, and before they left more at whatwouldyoubring.com and on lustrate that no matter where they trav- stead, I began to research what refugees his grandfather blessed him with the social with #whatwouldyoubring. Follow eled from or to, or when they do so – in- had brought from different countries at words of an Amharic prayer. Avishai’s us on instagram @rebootjewish and on dividuals take the same type of items - different times,” Simmons said. “I began journey was filled with terror and his facebook @rebooters. often teacups, trinkets and teddy bears - to see that no matter where people trav- blanket was stolen from him in a Suda- when they flee. As a growing number of elled from or to or when they did so, the nese refugee camp - but whatever he en- About Reboot: people worldwide are displaced by fear objects that reminded them of home were dured, the words of his grandfather’s Reboot is an arts and culture non-profit of persecution, conflict, violence, or hu- similar. The project shows that the objects prayer made him feel safe, which they that reimagines and reinforces Jewish man-rights violations, the stories, told in we care about are objects that connect us continue to do to this day during his thought and traditions. As a premier R&D beautiful animated short films and illus- – and that we may all have more in com- life in New York. His story is illustrat- platform for the Jewish world, we catalyze trated essays by artists, including Chris- mon than we initially thought we did.” ed by Sophie Herxheimer. our Reboot Network of preeminent creators, topher Noxon, Rebecca Odes, Jacqueline The first phase of the project tells the • When the Shah was overthrown due to artists, entrepreneurs and activists to pro- Nicholls, Stivens Luyo and Sophie Herx- stories of six Jewish refugees who fled the Islamic Revolution in 1979 Violet duce experiences and products that evolve heimer, help connect us to the experience from various countries throughout re- Sassooni was forced to flee Iran with the Jewish conversation and transform soci- of refugees. cent history. In subsequent phases, What her young children and little else. Now ety. Find out more at rebooters.net.

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Tammuz-Av 5781 • July 2021 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 23 Annual Campaign The Jewish Federation of New Hamp- our goal of $240,000, bringing in to make an . camp scholarships. community programs, shire’s 2020-2021 Fundraising Cam- $351,398. The funds raised will go towards our and The NH Jewish Reporter. paign was a huge success, surpassing all This year, our Super Sunday telethon Shlicha program, the PJ Library, the Special thanks go out to Pat Kalik and expectations. The Campaign Commit- was like none other, because of COVID, New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival, Jay Madnick, who chaired Super Sunday, tee, chaired by Ken Litvack and co- the event was presented virtually via Momentum and Seniors Forever Young, as well as the entire Federation staff. The chaired by Tracy Richmond and Judith Zoom, featuring not only fundraising which gives senior citizens the opportu- biggest thanks, though, goes out to those Jolton, along with Harry Shepler and but entertainment, as well—including nity to attend Jewish programming. Fed- of you who gave—many for the first time. Pat Kalik, spent a great deal of time musical presentations, cooking and eration funds will also provide program- Because of you, we look forward to a very making this year unique and successful, painting demonstrations, Israeli ming grants to our local temples, as well successful year, and we are already setting and in doing so helped raise more than expertise, and even instructions on how as helping support religious schools, our sights on the next campaign year.

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