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By joining 800,000 related issues, call the Federation at 6434 Enterprise Lane, Madison, WI Federation also helps provide rescue, re- North American Federation donors, you (608)278-1808. 53717-1119 lief, and development programs and serv- also help meet urgent worldwide needs Madison Jewish News (608)278-1808 ices to Jewish communities in need in and ensure that together we can respond Published monthly, the Federation’s Fax: (608)278-7814 Israel and 60 other countries, including effectively in times of crisis. newspaper, Madison Jewish News, is JewishMadison.org the former Soviet Union, Latin America, mailed to Jewish households at no [email protected] Africa, and Central and Eastern Europe. The Madison Jewish Federation charge. It keeps Madison in touch The Federation and its overseas partners Community Relations Committee with one another and with current local, The Jewish Federation of Madison is also provide non-sectarian aid to overseas The Community Relations Committee national and international issues of part of the Jewish Federations of North communities in times of crisis. (CRC) works to maintain a specifically Jewish interest. America, a worldwide humanitarian net- positive Jewish presence in Also available online at Jewish- work that serves millions of Jews and The Federation Tzedakah Campaign the general community. It Madison.org. non-Jews everyday around the world. During the fall of each year, volun- monitors and combats anti- The Jewish Federation network includes teers from all parts of the Madison - Semitism and all forms of JewishMadison.org 153 Federations and 300 network com- ish community offer every community bigotry, prejudice, and dis- The Federation’s website, munities. member an opportunity to make a con- crimination. The CRC also JewishMadison.org, is the central As part of the Jewish Federation com- tribution to the Federation Tzedakah promotes positive U.S.-Is- information source for the Madi- munity, the Jewish Federation of Madi- Campaign. In a formal allocations rael relations. son Jewish community. Our son has been helping enrich Jewish lives process, volunteers determine how to The CRC works closely website is filled with local and and assist those facing hardship here at distribute these funds by evaluating with the Wisconsin Jewish national news, information home and around the world since 1940. which agencies and programs are most Conference. The CRC also about community programs and The Federation helps support more in need. takes part in coalitions deal- services, and details about than 20 essential local programs and When you contribute to the Federa- ing with issues of religion (Continued on page 3) agencies, including the Hilde L. Mosse Gan HaYeled Preschool, Camp Shalom, Midrasha Hebrew High School, Irwin A. A History of the Madison Jewish Community and Robert D. Goodman Jewish Commu- nity Campus, Wisconsin Jewish Council, The first Jews came to Madison, then assistance and support required a more community. In 1950, Bert Jahr came to UW , The Madison Jewish Com- a village of 2,300 people, in the early formal central structure. On May 10, work for the Welfare Fund as its first full- munity Day School, University of Wis- 1850’s. In 1856, seventeen Jewish fami- 1940, the Madison Jewish Welfare Fund, time professional. lies formed the city’s first , the forerunner of today’s Jewish Federa- Having at first devoted itself almost known as Shaarei Shamayim, Gates of tion of Madison, was created. exclusively to fundraising, the Madison Heaven. The Welfare Fund worked in the Jew- Jewish Welfare Fund evolved into a With the wave of new immigration ish community to raise money for Jews broader organization and eventually ac- from Eastern Europe, new congregations overseas and for the growing immigrant knowledged its expanded role in 1974 by and organizations appeared in Madison population coming to Madison as taking a new name, Madison Jewish including Hadassah, the Council of Jew- refugees from Hitler’s Europe. In addi- Community Council. ish Women, the Workmen’s Circle, and tion, at the request of the federal govern- While continuing its fundraising ef- the UW Hillel Foundation, the second in ment, the Fund became the liaison to forts, the Council began to provide serv- the nation, established in 1924. Jewish members of the United States ices as well; Camp Shalom day camp for In the 1930’s, seeking to bring some armed forces stationed at Madison’s children, founded in 1954; social work unity and cooperation to local syna- Truax Field. services to senior adults and their fami- gogues and organizations, volunteers On April 14, 1948, the Madison Jew- lies; a community newspaper, began in formed the Jewish Central Committee of ish Welfare Fund formally incorporated 1969 as The Monthly Reporter and now Madison, conducting the committee’s under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, is Madison Jewish News; the Hilde L. business out of their own homes and of- citing as its purpose the coordination, Mosse Gan HaYeled Preschool (1970); fices. consolidation and centralization of char- and the Midrasha Hebrew High School By 1940, displaced European Jews itable, educational and cultural fund-rais- (1975). In 1978, Jewish Social Services clearly needed assistance. 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Goodman Aquatic Center Goodman Campus pond With our gratitude ... A special thank you to BMO Harris Bank, Rubin’s Furniture, and Madison Computer Works in recognition and appreciation for generously showing continuous support of the Jewish Federation of Madison’s website: JewishMadison.org – the central information source for the entire Madison Jewish community. Your support helps us provide vital services that serve both the Jewish and general community. Jewish Madison 2016 ✡ 3 Community-Wide Events and Services Hava Nagila fun for all-ages and typically focuses on ices and events in observance of . Jewish Community Picnic mitzvoth and tzedakah. Past events have With food, music, dancing, swim- included the Hanukkah Mitzvahthon and Yom Ha’Atzmaut Tzedakah Craft Fair. For more informa- ming, and lots of activities, the Hava (Israel Independence Day) tion check JewishMadison.org or contact Nagila Community Picnic takes place The celebration sponsored by the Jew- [email protected] every year at the Irwin A. and Robert D. ish Federation of Madison and planned Goodman Jewish Community Campus by our Community Shlichim takes place on a Sunday in June. For details, call the Purim Carnival in the spring and includes programming, Federation, (608)278-1808 or visit Hamantashen sold here! This annual food, games, music, and entertainment. JewishMadison.org. community event is a collaboration be- tween all of the congregations, schools Yom Hashoah Community Hanukkah Event and community organizations. The Purim (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Each year the Family Education com- Carnival begins with a comical and en- A service of remembrance sponsored mittee organizes a Hanukkah event for tertaining theatrical retelling of the Purim by the Jewish Federation of Madison the entire community. The committee story (the Shpiel) and features games, takes place annually and is held at Tem- works with all of the Jewish organiza- food and entertainment. Contact area ple Beth El and Beth Israel Center in al- tions in town to bring a program that is for information about serv- ternating years. A commemorative program usually follows the service. The UW campus also commemorates Yom Hashoah at Hillel. The City of Madison dedicated a memorial to on May 3rd, 1998. It is located in Marshall Photo by Diane Kravetz Park on Allen Boulevard. Purim Carnival History Continued from page 1 was founded as a separate corporation world-wide Jewish community, the from the Federation. organization changed its name for the In 1995, the Federation moved to its third time and is now the Jewish Feder- first permanent home, the Max Wein- ation of Madison. stein Jewish Community Building, Today, the Madison Jewish commu- named for one of the founders and past nity numbers approximately 5,000 indi- presidents of the Federation. In 1999, the viduals (not including the estimated Federation established the Irwin A. and 5,000 Jewish students at the University Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community of Wisconsin-Madison campus). The Campus on a 154-acre site in the Town Madison Jewish community offers a full of Verona. spectrum of Jewish experiences making In 2009, in response to a much more Jewish life and living in Jewish Madison mobile and interconnected American and vibrant and meaningful. Hanukkiah quiz Jewish Business and Professionals Roundtable The Roundtable is ded- Today's wide diversity of family icated to the interests of configurations require specific Jewish business execu- legal agreements for financial holdings, obligations in tives and professionals. divorce or separation, children Our goal is to provide from a prior relationship, family opportunities to make money and credit history. valuable business connec- tions through high quality Choose J. Wexler Law with and relevant professional more than 30 years of programming. The group family law experience. Attorney meets 3-4 times a year. Janice K. Wexler has a reputation More information can be as an empathetic, realistic advocate. She will help you make the best found at JewishMadison.org possible decisions. You don’t want to burn the book; you want to write a new chapter. Continued from page 1 Federation J. Wexler Law helps families in special events. 154 acres of naturally wooded land. The the Madison area and throughout Wisconsin. The Federation’s website also offers Campus, located just minutes from online giving, so it’s easy to contribute to downtown Madison on County Road PD Call 608-203-6365 to arrange the annual Tzedakah Campaign and to in Verona, offers recreational opportuni- your no-obligation telephone make tribute donations. Check out Jew- ties for both the Jewish and greater consultation. ishMadison.org for information about Madison area communities. community events and programs and for In the summer, more than 13,000 Empowering families Jewish news from around the world. swimmers from the Madison, Middleton, with informed choices and Verona, and other area communities use creative approaches that Jewish Education and Community the Goodman Aquatic Center, and about result in improved Programming 1,000 children of various religions and Please see the information in this ethnicities attend Camp Shalom. relationships – now guide about Madison’s wide range of Throughout the year, individuals, busi- and in the future. educational programs and organizations nesses, and organizations rent the Cam- for both children and adults. pus facilities for their recreational events. Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Rolling hills, acres of majestic oak sa- Jewish Community Campus vannah and pine trees, and a two and 7762 County Highway PD, Verona one-half acre pond cover the landscape. (608)848-1822 Paved roads, a large parking lot, and Janice K. Wexler, Attorney at Law [email protected] night lighting make the Campus accessi- Established in 1999, the Irwin A. and ble to all. For more information about Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community the Goodman Campus, please visit www.jwexlerlaw.com • 6702 Stonefield Road, Middleton • 608-203-6365 Campus is a recreational facility set on JewishMadison.org. ✡ Jewish Madison 2016 4 several havurot (fellowship groups) to service kosher catering available on-site connect our members to one another. or delivered. Houses of Worship Our members also participate in dinner discussions, adult education ices, family and marital counseling, so- Temple Beth El Beth Israel Center classes, and social justice projects. Bet cial evenings and Holiday events and 2702 Arbor Drive 1406 Mound St., Madison 53711 Sefer, our children’s education program, classes. It provides the community Madison 53711 (608)256-7763 teaches our students how to integrate its and holiday needs: , bethisraelcenter.org Jewish values and ideas into their lives. (608)238-3123 mezuzot, lulov and esrog, shalach manot Beth Israel Center is a warm, tradi- It consists of Sunday morning classes and templebethelmadison.org and shmurah Matzoh as well as conduct- tional and egalitarian congregation that is individual Hebrew tutoring sessions Temple Beth El is a vibrant Reform ing community-wide Hanukkah, Sukkot, affiliated with the Conservative move- throughout the year, which prepares them congregation of over 600 families serv- and Purim holiday celebrations, a Jewish ment. At Beth Israel Center, community to celebrate a bar/bat mitzvah at the age ing the community through dynamic Women’s Circle, and winter Camp Gan is a core value. Congregants lead serv- worship, educational opportunities for Israel for children ages 4-9, during winter of 13. We are affiliated with both Jewish ices, read from the Torah and participate Reconstructionist Communities and youth and adults, social action projects actively in all aspects of Jewish life. We break. Chabad House maintains a mikvah open to women upon appointment. Con- Aleph: Alliance for . and a wide range of social and recre- hold age-appropriate Shabbat program- ational programs. Our weekly worship ming for elementary and preschool aged tact Faygie at (608) 251-8764. Hillel: University of includes regular Friday night Shabbat children during the academic year. Beth Wisconsin-Madison services and on Shabbat Israel Center offers a wide array of The Rohr Jewish Student Center morning. B’nai Mitzvah services are held classes for adults of all knowledge levels 223 W. Gilman St., Madison 53703 The Barbara Hochberg Center for primarily on Shabbat mornings. We cel- with the goal of stimulating the mind and (608)257-1757 Jewish Student Life ebrate all High Holy Days and Festival soul while helping people feel comfort- chabaduw.com 611 Langdon Street, Madison 53703 able in prayer and study. We understand The Chabad on Campus caters to stu- (608)256-8361, uwhillel.org Days. Yizkor is recited on , that the education of our children is a pri- dents and offers them Shabbat and holi- Facebook.com/uwhillel Simchat Torah, , and . mary mission of our Kehila Kedosha, day meals and programs, varied Twitter: @uwhillel We offer a wide array of programming holy congregation, and have a wonderful educational opportunities, and many so- Hillel, The Jewish Student Center at for families with young children, includ- Torah for children in kinder- cial events. the University of Wisconsin-Madison, ing Tots and Tunes, special twice- garten through grade 7. Our eighth serves over 5,000 Jewish students and monthly Shabbat and holiday graders and high schoolers have a num- Congregation Shaarei faculty. UW Hillel provides a home and programming, and social events. ber of options, from our youth groups Shamayim support to over 13 independent student Temple Beth El hosts a Hebrew and Kadima and MOUSY to the community- Madison’s Jewish Reconstructionist organizations. Every expression of Jew- Religious School program for children in based Midrasha, which we house for part and Renewal Community ish life is represented: religious, cultural, kindergarten through 7th Grade. We offer of each year. We especially encourage political, traditional and alternative. Hil- many teen programs including a Youth Mailing: P.O. Box 5081 our young adults to return to the bimah lel enables University of Wisconsin Jew- and Junior Youth Group, a community- Madison, WI 53705 after b’nei mitzvah, and our Jake Heifetz ish students to have a voice in their wide High School program (Midrasha), award recognizes those post-b’nei mitz- community – to meet other Jewish stu- programs with the , social action vah students who are active in leyning Services held at dents and to develop a genuine Jewish opportunities and youth employment op- and davening. We are committed to First Unitarian Society identity as they move into adulthood. portunities in our school. On Sunday working for the betterment of the world 900 University Bay Drive University of Wisconsin Hillel is the mornings, we host “Café Panim”, an op- and have a wide variety of social action (608)257-2944 second oldest Hillel foundation in the projects. There are many social opportu- portunity for parents to visit and shamayim. org world. UW Hillel was founded in 1924; schmooze while the children are in class. nities at Beth Israel center as well, from its current building, The Barbara Shaarei Shamayim is a growing, open, Adult education includes Torah study, lectures and dinners (like the fabulous Hochberg Center for Jewish Student Life, pluralistic congregation of 135 house- lecture series, text, Hebrew and Cantilla- Supper Quiz) to our joyous communal holds. We believe that is a means opened in the summer of 2009. A ‘green’ tion classes, book group discussions and celebration of the Jewish Festivals. for bringing justice, holiness, and joy to certified building, the building features a number of speaker and Scholar-in-Res- Please give us a call; we would love to our world. We invite people of varied 30,000 square feet of program space in- idence programs. help you to know Beth Israel center Jewish backgrounds to join us. We value cluding the full service Adamah Neigh- better. the participation of singles, families, borhood Table Cafe, a beautiful library, We also have plenty of fun activities twenty- and thirty-somethings, and fitness center, outdoor basketball court throughout the year that include holiday Chabad House empty-nesters. We are LBGT and inter- and many rooms for meetings and events. programs, special Havdalah events, a 1722 Regent St., Madison 53726 faith inclusive, strive to accommodate Additionally, UW Hillel rents space out family retreat, a camping weekend, social (608)231-3450 people with disabilities, and welcome to the general public for any size event, action and social justice efforts, and chabadofmadison.com Jews-by-choice and Jews of color. In ad- including weddings, Bar and Bat Mitz- much more. Members can get involved The Chabad House offers the commu- dition to Shabbat services, Torah study, vahs, and other special events. Adamah in our many committees as well as our nity daily and Sabbath and holiday serv- and holiday celebrations, we organize Neighborhood Table also provides full active Men’s Club and Sisterhood. Welcome Home!

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Today, only women still are re- Objects Friday evening after the birth of a son, quired under Jewish law to immerse usually in the parents’ home after the themselves at special times (before mar- Temple Beth El, UW Hillel and evening meal. Traditionally, chick peas riage, after childbirth, after the men- Chabad offer books and ritual ob- are served with usual party fare. The strual cycle). Immersion also is required jects, as well as jewelry, toys, cards baby’s father offers a comment on the by Jewish law before conversion. Many and other items. Some local retailers Torah portion. observant men immerse themselves be- carry items such as Shabbat or fore the Sabbath and holidays for spiri- Hanukkah candles, holiday cards tual reasons. and specialties, etc. There are local (Covenant of Circumcision) artists who make specifically Jewish Ye shall be circumcised in the flesh of Marriage objects or work in a distinctly your foreskin; and it shall be a token of And the Lord said: “It is not good that Jewish mode. the covenant betwixt Me and you. the man should be alone, I shall make ~Genesis: 17:11 him a helpmate for him.” ~Genesis 2:19 Male babies are circumcised on the Community eighth day, barring health problems, to One of the first blessings every par- symbolize the covenant between G-d and ent bestows upon a child is that he or she the Jewish people. A kosher brit is per- reach the marriage canopy. This wed- Ritual Services formed by a certified mohel, who is ding consists of several parts. The main trained in the laws and customs of Jewish elements are kiddush (sanctifica- Mikvah (Ritual Bath) (608)257-2944; or Temple Beth El, circumcision. tion of betrothal); the betrothal blessing; (608)238-3123. presentation of the ring; reading of the Chabad Simchat Bat (marriage contract) and its pres- Call (608)231-3450 for an appointment. Marriage and Divorce (Rejoicing for a daughter) entation to the bride; recitation of the Beth Israel Center Traditionally, a daughter is named in seven marriage blessings; drinking of Call (608)256-7763 for an appointment. Consult the Rabbi at Beth Israel the synagogue during the wine to sanctify the marriage and break- Center (Conservative), (608)256-7763; after her birth. Some people now develop ing of the glass. Traditional weddings the Rabbi at Chabad (Orthodox), their own ceremonies to welcome a new are preceded by the bedeken, in which Mohel (Circumcision Services) (608)231-3450; the Rabbi at Congrega- daughter. the groom places the veil over the tion Shaarei Shamayim (Reconstruc- bride’s head after making certain that he Madison does not have a resident tionist), (608)257-2944; the Rabbi at is getting the correct bride. This custom mohel, but our community is served by Temple Beth El (Reform), (608)238- ( of the first-born son) stems from the patriarch , who was mohelim from Kenosha, Milwaukee and 3123; or the Rabbi at UW Hillel, Sanctify unto Me all the first-born, fooled into marrying his intended Chicago. For information about options (608)256-8361 x704 for assistance. whatever openth womb among the chil- bride’s sister. and referral, contact Beth Israel Center, Jewish Social Services may be con- dren of Israel, both of man and of beast, (608)256-7763; Chabad, (608)231-3450; sulted for referral to a marriage coun- it is Mine. ~Exodus: 13:1 Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, selor by calling (608)278-1808. Hanukkat Habayit Redemption of the first-born son (if he (Dedicating the home) is the family’s first child) takes place 30 And these words, which I command days after birth. In ancient Israel, the these this day shall be upon thy heart . . . Services Regarding first-born were dedicated to serve G-d in and thou shall write them upon the door- the Temple. To redeem them, five posts of thy house and upon they gates. were paid to the () to serve ~Deuteronomy: 6:6-9 Death and Mourning in the boy’s stead. Today, the Kohen is given five silver dollars, which are do- Affixing mezuzot (decorative casings The Jewish Federation of Madison There are two sections at Beit Olamim. nated to charity, and a festive meal fol- containing parchments with biblical in- has a community condolence notifica- The Shaar HaRachamim section pro- lows. scriptions) to the doorposts of a new tion system. If you would like receive vides for burial in accordance with Ha- home is cause for celebration. Tradition- email notification of deaths in the com- lachah and traditional Jewish burial ally, this is done within 30 days of mov- munity you can sign up at JewishMadi- practice. The Shaar Shalom section plots (A Boy's First Haircut) ing into a house or apartment. Mezuzot son.org/jewish-madison/condolence- are available for those with less tradi- At the age of three, children’s educa- are placed on the upper third of the door- notifications tional Jewish practices and their imme- tion takes a leap. For a Jewish boy, this post, on the right side as one enters. The diate family. If you are a member of a transition may be marked with a tradi- ceremony is followed by refreshments Chevrah Kadisha Madison synagogue, speak with your tional haircutting ceremony. and rejoicing. (Burial Society) congregational rabbi about your family’s needs and the options available to you for Madison’s Chevrah Kadisha (Jewish purchasing plots in either of Beit The ceremony to honor the coming of Divorce Burial Society) is a volunteer group with Olamim’s two sections. If you are not af- age of males originated in the Middle Judaism recognizes that every mar- a long history of providing Jewish ritual filiated with a congregation, contact Ages. There is no source for this celebra- riage is not a success and allows for di- preparation for burial. Because there is Bruce Thomadsen at (608)345-5795. The tion in the Torah. In traditional settings, vorce. Financial provisions are made in no Jewish funeral home serving the city-owned Forest Hill Cemetery, at the this is the first time that a young man is the ketubah (marriage contract). Under greater Dane County area, we try to work corner of Speedway and Regent Street, called to bless the Torah. The 13-year-old Jewish law, a Get (religious divorce) is with the family’s choice of funeral has a primarily Jewish section where thus becomes responsible for the mitzvot required in addition to a civil divorce. provider; however, we have a long-time Jews have been buried since the 1850s; (commandments) of praying three times Although both parties must agree to collaborative relationship with Cress Fu- however, plots are no longer available in a day, participating in a (prayer the get, no grounds are required. The neral Services. We have occasionally that section. quorum) and putting on t’fillen every (religious court) prepares the worked directly with the family of the de- morning. Non-traditional ceremonies get and handles the documents. ceased. Chevrah Kaddisha services can Funeral Services have emerged within the last 100 years be arranged through the congregational for young women (ages 12 or 13) and or if unaffliated, a family member Contact Beth Israel Center (Conserv- adults past traditional Bar/Bat mitzvah Death can contact members of the chevrah kad- ative), (608)256-7763, Chabad (Ortho- age. Jewish tradition recognizes death as disha directly at (608)257-1835 or dox), (608)231-3450, Congregation the completion of life. Burial takes place (608)770-5502. Anyone interested in Shaarei Shamayim (Reconstructionist), Confirmation as soon as possible, preferably within 24 Chevrah Kaddisha work can also call ei- (608)257-2944; Temple Beth El (Re- A ceremony held in Reform syna- hours. Traditionally, the body is washed ther number to discuss joining us. form), (608)238-3123, or Jewish Social gogues, usually during the observance of by members of a (burial Services Chaplain, (608)278-1808 to Shavuot, to celebrate the Jewish commit- society) and dressed in white linen gar- Cemetery make funeral arrangements. ment of the congregation’s 10th grade ments, so that everyone goes to the grave Madison’s Jewish cemetery, Beit students. The students usually have com- equally. Preserving the body through em- Olamim, is located in Sunset Memory Yahrzeit Observance pleted post-Bar/Bat mitzvah Jewish balming is prohibited by Jewish law, as Gardens, 7302 Mineral Point Road on study. are metal caskets, which preserve the re- Madison’s far west side. The cemetery is Available through minyan at Beth Is- mains. Judaism has a formalized mourn- owned by the Jewish Burial Association rael Center on Shabbat, Sunday, Monday Mikvah (Ritual bath) ing procedure with seven days of intense of Madison (JBAM), a non-profit organ- and Thursday mornings, Sunday through “Living” water (collected rain water mourning () followed by 30 days of ization formed by the Jewish community Friday evenings and by calling the office piped into a pool) is used for purifica- semi-mourning (Shloshim). After a par- to run the cemetery. For the accurate as needed; at Chabad; Shabbat services tion. During the days of the Temples in ent’s death, semi-mourning continues for price at the time of your purchase, please at Temple Beth El; and at Shabbat serv- , there were many occasions a year. check with Sunset Memory Gardens. ices at Congregation Shaarei Shamayim. ✡ Jewish Madison 2016 6 facilities, including separate work spaces, ranges and ovens for meat and dairy Food preparation. Anyone who wishes to host Jewish Education Adamah Neighborhood Table a kosher function may arrange for rental and use of the kitchen under supervision. at UW Hillel – Beth Israel maintains a list (available The Barbara Hochberg Center from the office, (608)256-7763) of cater- for All Ages for Jewish Life Kosher Catering ers who have experience working in the and Kosher Restaurant BIC kitchen. Anyone may work in the Early Childhood Education For more information, please contact the Adamah Neighborhood table offers Beth Israel kitchen, so long as a mash- Programs Federation at (608) 278-1808 or visit great food that is fresh, made from giach attends to oversee compliance with JewishMadison.org. scratch, and locally produced for the the kashrut. (Conservative: meat and dairy.) Hilde L. Mosse Gan HaYeled UW Hillel Foundatin, the Madison Jew- Preschool Midrasha Hebrew High School ish community and the general public. B’Tayavon! Catering 6434 Enterprise Lane (608)278-1808 Adamah opened its doors in August Kosher catering (608)442-4075 JewishMadison.org/ 2014 and is intended to bring good food, Kosher catering services are available midrasha-hebrew-high-school community and gathering to the UW Hil- [email protected] by arrangement. Please check with B’- Jointly sponsored by Beth Israel Cen- lel. Adamah currently offers certified Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Tayavon! at (608)233-7192 or email ter, Temple Beth El and the Jewish Fed- kosher meals on the University of Wis- Madison, Gan HaYeled offers program- [email protected]. eration of Madison, Midrasha offers consin campus both at Gordon Commons ming for children from 0 to five years old. classes in Hebrew and Dining Hall and also the Four Lakes The preschool’s primary goals are to meet Fit 2 Eat and in elective subjects for students in Market at the Dejope Dining Hall. the emotional, social, intellectual, and phys- grades 8 through 12, who need not be af- Adamah also offers students and commu- Kosher challah ical needs of the young child and to provide filiated with a synagogue to enroll. The nity members the opportunity to purchase 3742 Speedway Road rich Jewish content which will help in de- Madison Metropolitan School District meal plans and gift cards for regular din- (608)233-7192 veloping a strong positive awareness of and many other area school districts grant ing in the café. Home delivery is avail- [email protected] each child’s . GHY provides foreign language credit for the study of able through mrdelivery.com. year-round, full-day programming, inters- www.fit2eatmadison.com Hebrew at Midrasha. Completion of Adamah Neighborhood Table makes essions, afternoon programming, and Kosher parve challah is baked weekly. Midrasha enables students’ eligibility for it a focus to a part of the farm to table Camp Shalom Katan, a summer program, Pre-order by Thursday noon to ensure the Laurence A. Weinstein Midrasha In- food movement. Adamah is a member of all with flexible scheduling. Gan HaYeled availability. centive Award toward continued Jewish Buy Dane Local, the Madison Area also offers a weekly Schmooze and enrich- ment program (yoga, music, creative learning after high school. Chef’s Network, and the REAP Food Greenbush Bakery Group. Adamah is proud to partner with movement etc.) for infants and their care- Kosher bakery givers. The Federation provides full and Beth Israel Center local farmers to bring the freshest and 1305 Regent Street highest quality ingredients to the city of partial scholarships for all Gan programs. 1406 Mound Street, (608)256-7763 (608)257-1151 Madison and the Jewish Community. The Beth Israel Center Shabbat-cen- Lastly, Adamah also grows its own green Chai Tots Preschool - Madison tered Talmud Torah teaches Hebrew and herbs and lettuce in its state of the art www.ChaiTotsMadison.com Jewish Studies to students in grades 1 Kosher meats and grocery through 7. Grades 3-7 meet three times hydroponic growing system housed at the Trader Joe’s and Metcalfe’s Market Director: Mrs. Mushkie Matusof per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and UW Hillel Foundation. are sources of kosher meat and other cer- Sponsored by Chabad, Chai Tots Pre- Saturdays. Grades 1 and 2 attend class We may not be your real Bubbe, but tified-kosher foods. Metro Market also school is a creative, Reggio-inspired Jewish one day per week on Tuesday afternoons. we want our food to taste like she cooked has a large selection of certified-kosher environment where young children receive Age-appropriate services are offered it. For more information, visit adamah- foods. A number of other local grocery a warm, happy and enriching educational every Saturday morning during the madison.com or uwhillel.org or call us at stores carry various items with kosher experience. Each child’s individual style of school year for all children up to age 13 (608)441-1574. certification. learning is valued and supported. Our purpose is to provide the highest -- Talmud Torah students, visitors, and quality education in a secure, and stimulat- children from preschool age through 2nd Bagels Forever grade. For more information, please con- Passover foods ing atmosphere that nurtures positive self- Kosher Bagels Various local grocery stores stock esteem and helps build the foundation for tact Beth Copelovitch at education@ 2947 University Ave., (608)231-2427 Kosher for Passover food. Metcalfe’s successful development and growth. bethisraelcenter.org. www.bagelsforever.com Market, at Hilldale and West Towne, car- ries the largest selection of Kosher for Chabad Beth Israel Center Passover items. Copps Food Centers on Elementary, Middle, and 1722 Regent Street, (608)231-3450 Kosher kitchen facilities S. Whitney Way, Junction Road, and on High School Programs Special classes and individually 1406 Mound Street University Avenue offer a great selection arranged tutoring are available through- Beth Israel Center has kosher kitchen as well. Ivrit B’Kef - Hebrew Fun! out the year. After School Hebrew Club for Grades K-2 Congregation Shaarei Shamayim Sponsored by the Jewish Federation offers a Sunday morning program for AskAsk FForor of Madison and staffed by our Commu- students in kindergarten through grade 7. nity Shlichim, Ivrit B’Kef is an after The curriculum focuses on building Jew- school program for ish identity, instilling Jewish values, and Kindergarten, First and Second grade stu- encouraging students’ engagement with dents. Students participate in arts & Jewish tradition. In addition, students in crafts, Israeli dancing, singing, music, grades 3 through 7 work with a tutor once free choice time, and informal Hebrew a week to learn how to read Hebrew and 800-553-4289 agrace.org language programming. Registration is become familiar with Hebrew prayers. for the academic year and there is a fee. (Continued on page 7) CareCaare & SupportSupporport ThrThroughough the Stages of Serious Illness “Quality Care, Compassionate Communication”

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Weekly Reform, Conser- Kolot Kehilla, voices of our community, Madison Jewish Community gram. Lectures are free and open to the vative, and Orthodox Shabbat services (Fri- in which congregants share their expertise public, and podcasts of our programs are Day School (MJCDS) day night) and a communal dinner which is on topics ranging from the Iran nuclear available on our website. Each July, the 1406 Mound Street, (608)204-9900 free to students and sponsored by parents, deal to the history of Madison's Lost City Greenfield Summer Institute offers adult madisonjewishdayschool.com alumni and community members. to chronic pain management and more. learners a unique blend of continuing edu- Madison Jewish Community Day UW Hillel offers a variety of educa- Each year, our Tikkun Leil Shavuot brings cation, entertainment, and fellowship while School is a unique, multiage learning envi- tional programs and experiences including together members of Beth Israel Center, showcasing the research of UW-Madison ronment. Our integrated curriculum pro- weekly Hebrew classes, the Jewish Learn- the University and the broader Jewish faculty and nationally-recognized Jewish vides a special approach to education. We ing Fellowship, Resetting the Table, the community to discuss everything from Studies scholars. The Conney Project on embrace Jewish values and implement Madison Jewish Artists’ Laboratory, and Shavuot menu choices to objective moral- Jewish Arts has a long-term commitment to them not only at our school, but through in- one-on-one study opportunities. Addition- ity. We also bring in visiting scholars, supporting research and practice in the area volvement in the community at large. Our ally, we work closely with the UW commu- philosophers and musicians. Contact the of Jewish engagement with the arts, both approach addresses each student as an in- nity to provide programming in the Beth Israel Center office at (608)256-7763 historically and in the contemporary era. dividual, as well as a member of our life- residence halls and in the Greek commu- [email protected] or go to our For further information, please visit our long learning community, focusing on nity. website,www.bethisraelcenter.org, to see website or contact the Center for Jewish academic, social and emotional well-being. We also offer social programs to help what we have planned. Studies. For more information please contact Marla Jewish students meet one another and con- Becker at [email protected] or nect to other students from across campus Chabad of Madison Chabad at the (608)204-9900 and across the country. We regularly part- Classes and study groups are offered to University of Wisconsin-Madison ner with many campus organizations to the entire community on numerous topics Temple Beth El Religious School 223 W. Gilman St., (608)257-1757 promote Jewish life and campus diversity including , holiday ob- 2702 Arbor Drive, (608)238-3123 JewishUWMadison.com through engagement. servance, Talmud and Torah. A women’s TempleBethElMadison.org The Rohr Jewish Student Center at the Hillel is the largest campus promoter study group meets monthly. Chabad offers Temple Beth El Religious School University of Wisconsin-Madison is a of Birthright Israel and regularly sends weekly Torah insights by examining the teaches Judaica (holidays, history, traditions home away from home for Jewish UW stu- buses of students on this terrific experi- classic commentaries, stories from and more) for grades K through 7 on Sun- dents and young adults. It is a Jewish space ence. Our Israel education program in- , and Chasidic insights related to day mornings. continues which is warm and welcoming to all. Some cludes sponsoring several student groups, the parshah. The study meets Tuesdays at on Wednesday afternoons for grades 4 of it's wide range of programs include lectures, and an annual Israel Film Festi- 7:00 PM. For more information call through 7. Jewish education at Temple Beth Shabbat and Holiday dinners, Jewish lec- val. For more information contact Hillel’s Chabad, (608) 231-3450. For women’s El reflects the philosophy of the congrega- tures and classes, trips to Israel including Israel Fellow at (608)256-8361 or study groups call (608)251-8764. tion and the principles of the Reform move- Birthright, social events and counseling. [email protected]. ment of which it is a part. Jewish Women’s Circle – Chabad Department of Hebrew and JEM House on Campus As women, we face an incessantly de- Semitic Studies 233 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703 manding world: family, work, friends, and College and University Programs University of Wisconsin-Madison http://jemuw.com/ community all compete for our time and 1346 Van Hise Hall Jewish Experience Madison is the place energy. We long for a respite that will re- Mosse/Weinstein Center for 1220 Linden Drive, Madison 53706 at the University of Wisconsin, Madison juvenate both body and soul. Welcome to Jewish Studies (608)262-3204 where students can explore Jewish identity, the Jewish Women’s Circle. Our goal is to provide a monthly experience that appeals 4223 Mosse Humanities Building hebrew.wisc.edu literacy, and personal growth. The JEM house is host a to a wide array of fun events to women of all ages and backgrounds, 455 N. Park Street, Madison 53706 [email protected] and classes that help bring Judaism to life and enables us to explore our Jewish spir- (608)265-4763 The Department of Hebrew and Semitic through experiential learning. Whether it's ituality while bringing warmth and inspi- [email protected] Studies offers a variety of courses in He- a challah bake, a workshop on love and re- ration to our lives. Each event is brew language and literature, including jewishstudies.wisc.edu lationships, or a discussion group on life complimented by an enjoyable activity,de- The Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish , Rabbinic, Medieval, and Modern. and death questions in Jewish law, JEM licious homemade salads and desserts and Studies offers students, scholars, and com- The department grants both graduate and helps students make Jewish learning a part of course, heartwarming camaraderie. For munity members a vibrant, interdiscipli- undergraduate degrees. of their life in college. JEM also hosts a more information, email:jwcmadison@ nary approach to the study of Jewish number of Jewish heritage learning trips gmail.com or call Faygie at (608)251- civilization and a thriving intellectual and Edgewood College both in the US and internationally. 8764. cultural community at one of the best pub- 1000 Edgewood College Drive lic universities in the world. With over 30 Madison 53711 Jewish Learning Institute (JLI), exceptional faculty affiliates specializing in (800)444-4861 Adult Education Programs Chabad , languages, literature, social For information about Religious Stud- JLI in Madison is a higher education sciences, and the arts, the Center offers ies courses call Edgewood or visit Beth Israel Center source reaching over 100 students annu- courses in a range of subjects, from Biblical edgewood.edu. Beth Israel Center overs a wide variety ally with its CME, CLE and CEU accred- Hebrew to Israeli Politics, Holocaust Edu- of adult Jewish education programs. Over ited courses. Three six week courses are cation to American Jewish History. Under- UW Hillel the years, our offerings have included offered annually and cover a wide array of graduates can earn either a BA or certificate The Barbara Hochberg Center meditation, yoga and study groups; classes topics. For more information visit in Jewish Studies, and the Center for Jewish for Jewish Student Life for those looking to improve their Hebrew, myjli.com or call (608)231-3450. Studies offers a number of grants, awards, speak , explore Talmud, learn and scholarships to support UW-Madison 611 Langdon Street about traditional and modern approaches students. Our alumni have gone on to pur- (608)256-8361, uwhillel.org Young Jewish Professionals to the ; programs around Passover sue careers in law, medicine, secular and re- UW Hillel strives to provide a enriching of Madison (YJP) and other holidays such as women’s ligious education, academe, business, Jewish experience for students during their Chabad YJP of Madison offers a wide seders, a sukkah building workshop and community organizing, and the rabbinate. time on campus. We provide a pluralistic array of classes from Talmud classes to more; short series on liturgy and prayer in- In addition to its academic offerings, the program that encompasses all facets of (Continued on page 8) ✡ Jewish Madison 2016 8

Liesl M. Blockstein Memorial Lecture Shamayim at (608)257-2944. Jewish Education Continued from page 7 Temple Beth El and Jewish Social Services present the Liesl M. Blockstein Outreach Hebrew reading and everything in be- Summer Institute in 2000 brought together Lecture to support the achievements of Shalom Baby tween. One-on One study is also available. people from the Madison community and Wisconsin women in government, civic Are you pregnant or recently had a Contact [email protected] for beyond to participate in a unique blend of life, the arts, and religion. The program is baby? Shalom Baby is designed to help more information. continuing education, entertainment, and open to the entire Madison Jewish com- Madison families (affiliated, non-affili- fellowship. Now underwritten by the gen- munity and take place on a Sunday morn- ated, and interfaith) celebrate the arrival erosity of the late Larry and Ros Green- Partnership2Gether (P2G) ing February, annually. of their Jewish newborns and welcome field, the Institute showcases the research P2G is a program of the Madison Jew- them to the Madison Jewish Community of UW–Madison faculty and acclaimed ish Federation and the Jewish Agency for through gift baskets, playgroups, music Jewish Studies scholars from around the Israel, designed to cultivate people-to-peo- Torah Study classes, and resource guides. For more in- country. Each year the Institute’s lectures ple relationships, projects and professional formation on receiving or sending a center around a theme (past years’ themes programs between Milwaukee and our Congregation Shaarei Shamayim of- Shalom Baby gift basket, please contact have included Jewish identity, Jews and partner region, Sovev Kinneret, in Israel. fers weekly study of the Torah portion. Tiz Goff at [email protected] politics, the “Wandering Jew,” Jewish Volunteers from Madison collaborate with The Rabbi leads the discussion twice a or (608) 278-1808. Studies and the arts, Jews and gender, Is- their Israeli counterparts on education, month; the group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the cultural exchanges, regional planning, rael, European Jewry, and American Jew- First Unitarian Society, an hour before Shalom Madison medical care, ecological and economic de- ish history). In addition to lectures that services are held. On opposite weeks the Are you new to Madison? Have you velopment initiatives. For further informa- explore the year’s theme in depth, the In- group meets in members’ homes. Please been here for years, but want to make tion contact the Israel program coordinator stitute also features concerts, dinners, and contact the office for the location and sure you know all there is to know about (Shlichim) [email protected]. other opportunities to socialize. For more schedule: (608)257-2944, office@ our Jewish community? Are you looking information, including copies of past pro- shamayim.org. to get more involved in Madison’s amaz- grams, please visit jewishstudies.wisc.edu ing Jewish community? Shalom Madison Lectures greenfield. Temple Beth El offers weekly study of is for you! Tiz Goff will help link you to Parasha Hashuvah (Torah portion of the the Jewish Community through your in- Center for Jewish Studies Lectures week) on Saturday mornings from 9 to 10 terests and availability. For more infor- Manfred E. Swarsensky The Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jew- a.m. throughout the year. Knowledge of mation, please contact Tiz at outreach@ ish Studies at UW-Madison sponsors fre- Memorial Scholar-in-Residence Hebrew is not necessary. For information jewishmadison. org or (608)278-1808. quent lectures on Jewish history, literature, The Rabbi Manfred E. Swarsensky call Temple Beth El, (608)238-3123. the social sciences, and the arts. All lec- Memorial Scholar-in-Residence Program B’Yad (Hand in Hand) tures are free and open to the public, and was established to bring a distinguished Bi-monthly Jewish Community many lectures may be downloaded as pod- scholar, public servant or artist to Madi- Talmud Study casts. For more information, including an son, annually, to honor the memory and Playgroup for Caregivers and Children 0-2 up-to-date events calendar, visit jewish- scholarship of Temple Beth El’s founding Talmud classes at Beth Israel Center Join us every other month for this free studies.wisc.edu. Rabbi Manfred Swarsensky. The scholar are taught by our Rabbi and other mem- traveling playgroup. Hand in hand care- in residence weekend occurs around the bers of the congregation. For information, givers will explore and discuss a new topic Greenfield Summer Institute same time as Kristallnacht, which is also including locations and times, call Beth Is- with a Jewish twist every 2 months. Topics The Greenfield Summer Institute was the Yahrzeit of Rabbi Swarsensky. This rael Center at (608)256-7763 or check may include: yoga with baby, self-aware- the brainchild of the late Lawrence Green- yearly program is open to the entire Madi- www.bethisraelcenter.org. field, a member of the Center for Jewish son Jewish community. Lectures are pro- ness, healthy eating, music, safety, finan- Studies Board of Visitors, who first pro- vided over an entire weekend in cial planning, healthy sleep habits, and more. Plenty of time for schmoozing and posed the idea of an adult summer institute November. Family Education Programs in the mid-1990s. The first Greenfield for the kids to play. Kosher snacks will be provided by the Jewish Federation of Jewish Federation of Madison Madison. To RSVP or host a playgroup, Various programs are offered through- please contact Tiz Goff at outreach@jew- out the year for all members of the family. ishmadison.org or (608)278-1808. The calendar of events varies but includes programs such as the Community SPF Hanukkah Mitzvahthon, Tu B’shvat Seder and Slides, Hamantashen and challah bak- (Singles, Professionals, Families) ing workshops, speaker series and more! The Jewish Federation of Madison's For more information contact the Singles, Professionals, Families division Federation, www.JewishMadison.org or helps build a strong Jewish community (608)278-1808. and develop new leaders through mean- ingful social, educational, and philan- thropic activities for adults in their 20s 30s and 40s. For more information, please Chabad of Madison contact Tiz Goff at outreach@jewishmadi- Winter camp, Jewish Kids Club, an- son.org or (773) 620-4404. EXPERIENCE A HIGHER STANDARD nual family events such as Factory and Chanukah Wonderland and a Mommy – ® and Me program titled JBabies – an 8- OF HOME CARE BRIGHTSTAR CARE Preparation for Conversion week exploration for moms and babies. > Companion care > Skilled nursing care Email [email protected] for Beth Israel Center (Conservative) > Home support > Medication reminders more info on the many family education programs. 1406 Mound Street, (608)256-7763 > Respite & family relief > RN oversight Contact the office for information. > Personal care > Guaranteed Compatibility® Beth Israel Center Beth Israel Center offers Yom Rishon Congregation Shaarei Shamayim for preschoolers and their grownups. Yom (Reconstructionist/Renewal) Rishon, which means First Day or Sunday, (608)257-2944 meets about once a month on Sunday Contact the Rabbi for information. mornings and brings together families with preschoolers for age-appropriate art, Temple Beth El movement, singing, stories, and projects 2702 Arbor Drive, (608)238-3123 as well as further learning on each ses- Includes study in the Rabbi and Educa- 608 441 8620 sion's theme for the grownups who ac- tor’s Introduction to Judaism class. Con- company the children. Attendance at all tact the Rabbi for information or www.brightstarcare.com/madison sessions is not required. For more infor- assistance. Independently Owned & Operated mation or to register (free for Beth Israel Center members, $5/child or $10/family for others), please call (608) 256-7763 or Interfaith email [email protected]. Temple Beth El Shaarei Shamayim Temple Beth El periodically offers pro- Shaarei Shamayim schedules several grams for interfaith couples. For informa- Asissted Living & Memory Care family education programs throughout the tion call Temple Beth El, (608) 238-3123. BrightStar Senior LivingSM of Madison year including intergenerational Shabbat services, the Making Bar-Bat Mitzvah Congregation Shaarei Shamayim 608 620 7900 Meaningful series, holiday workshops, The Rabbi is available for counseling 6550 Schroeder Road, Madison, WI 53711 and our popular winter retreat. For more to interfaith couples. For information call www.brightstarseniorliving.com/madison information please contact Shaarei (608)257-2944. Jewish Madison 2016 ✡ 9 Jewish Camping Around Wisconsin

Day Camp Camp Shalom Noar-Bogrim to visit museums and other attractions in Camp Chi The Jewish Federation of Madison the Madison area. For more information, Wisconsin Dells, WI Camp Shalom began this new program for 6th-9th call the Federation, (608)278-1808 or Sponsored by the Jewish Community Sponsored by the Jewish Federation graders in the summer of 2013. Each visit www.JewishMadison.org/camp- Centers of Chicago of Madison, Camp Shalom is held at the week, the campers are given weekly shalom Winter: 5050 Church St., Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Jewish schedule options and choose from a va- Skokie, IL 60077 Community Campus in Verona. Camp riety of field trips (divided by grade Gan Israel Summer: 443 Munroe (mailing Box Shalom, founded in 1954, offers 2- and level) or multi-age programming at the Sponsored by Chabad, Gan Israel 104), Lake Delton, WI 53940 3-week summer sessions for children en- Goodman Campus. There are Jewish Winter Camp offers a fun-filled week of (847)763-3551 tering Kindergarten through 5th grade. themes, Shabbat celebrations each week, sports, music, arts and field trips for chil- campchi.com The Federation provides some full and mitzvah projects, Israeli Education, He- dren ages 4-9. The camp is held during partial scholarships. For further informa- brew songs and terms used in daily pro- the winter break. For more information, Camp Interlaken JCC tion, call the Federation, (608)278-1808 gramming. The campers have the call Faygie at (608)251-8764. Eagle River, WI or visit www.JewishMadison.org/camp- opportunity to go biking, boating, swim- Sponsored by the Jewish Community shalom ming, and in-line skating and more, and Center of Milwaukee Overnight Camp Winter: 6225 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Milwaukee WI 53217, One Happy Camper (414)967-8240 The Jewish Federation of Madison Summer: 7050 Old Highway 70 partners with the Foundation for Jewish Eagle River, WI 54521 Camping to provide the One Happy (715)479-8030 Camper Program which provides grants campinterlaken.org to encourage children to attend overnight (Continued on page 10) Jewish camp for the first-time. It is not a scholarship fund and is not need-based. The goal is to engage families who are considering sending their children to Jewish overnight camp and, in effect, to give them up to $1,000 off their camp fees to try a Jewish one.

B’nai B’rith Beber Camp Mukwonago, WI Sponsored by the B’nai B’rith Youth Organization W 1741 County Road J, Mukwonago, WI 53149 (800)803-CAMP, bebercamp.com Camp Shalom Campers Happiness at Camp Shalom 2017? Best. Summer. Ever. Camp Interlaken JCC A Jewish Overnight Camp for 3rd - 12th Graders

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Camp Continued from page 9 Adult Organizations Camp Young Judaea Camp Moshava Waupaca, WI Wild Rose, WI Adult Organizations unteer your time, call Collector’s Cor- Sponsored by Hadassah A Religious Zionist camp affiliated ner at (608)831-2474, or visit us at 6633 Winter: 60 Revere Dr, Suite 800, with Bnei Akiva, the Religious Congregation Shaarei Shamayim University Avenue in Middleton or Northbrook, IL 60062 (608)257-2944 email us at MadisonHadassah@ (224) 235-4665 Winter: 3740 W. Dempster, Skokie IL shamayim.org gmail.com. Summer: E989 Stratton Lake Rd, 60076, (708)674-9733 ext 7 Congregation Shaarei Shamayim of- Waupaca, WI 54981 Summer: W8256 County Road P, fers a range of programs for adults, in- Goodman Lechayim (715) 258-2288 Wild Rose, WI 54984 cluding a monthly havdalah group, Lunchtime Plus cyjmid.org (920)622-3379 social outings, social action discus- (608)278-1808 moshavawildrose.org sions, and lectures. Sponsored by Jewish Social Serv- Habonim Camp Tavor ices, Harry J. and Belle Goodman, Par- Three Rivers, MI Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute Hillel: University of ents of Irwin A. and Robert D. Affiliated with the Labor Oconomowoc, WI Wisconsin Madison Goodman Lechayim Lunchtime Plus Zionist Alliance and Na’amat Sponsored by the Union for The Barbara Hochberg Center features a kosher luncheon for inde- (formerly Pioneer Women) for Jewish Student Life pendent seniors. On Mondays through- Winter: 2755 Wingate Lane E., West Winter: 1121 Lake Cook Road (608)256-8361, uwhillel.org out the academic year, Lechayim offers Bend, WI 53090, (262)334-0399 Suite D, Deerfield, IL 60015 Facebook.com/uwhillel a luncheon plus exercise, cultural, edu- Summer: 59884 Arthur L. Jones Rd., (847)509-0990 Twitter: @uwhillel cational, and social programming. Three Rivers, MI 49093 Summer: 600 Lac La Belle Drive, During the academic year, Hillel of- Guests over age 60 pay as able. JSS can (269)244-8563 Oconomowoc, WI 53066 fers social, cultural, and religious activ- arrange transportation. For information, camptavor.org (262)567-6277 ities for students and faculty of the call JSS at (608)278-1808. www.osrui.org UW-Madison. In addition, students and Herzl Camp community groups use Hillel’s building Men’s Club of Temple Beth El Webster, WI Ramah in Wisconsin, Conover for informal gatherings and for Friday (608)238-3123 Independent Sponsored by United night meals. The Temple Beth El Men’s Club is Winter: 7204 West 27th Street, Suite Synagogue of America open to all men of Temple Beth El. #226, St. Louis Park, MN 55426, Winter: 65 East Wacker Place, Hadassah, the Women’s We'd like to have you join us at our (952)927-4002 Suite 820, Chicago IL 60601 Zionist Organization weeknight book group, High Holiday Summer: 7260 Mickey Smith (312)606-9316 of America ushering, Sukkah assembly, annual re- Parkway, Webster, WI 54893 Summer: 6150 E. Buckatabon Road, The vision of Hadassah today is to treat or other programs. Our mission is (715)866-8177 Conover, WI 54519 build a world where our Jewish values to do both modest mitzvah projects as herzlcamp.org (715)479-4400 in action create strong community and well as socializing together at Temple. ramahwisconsin.com an enduring Israel. This includes con- We invite you to check us out. You necting and empowering Jewish women can contact past president, Dan Esser at to effect change. Hadassah also empow- [email protected]. ers its members and supporters, as well as youth in Israel and America through Temple Beth El Sisterhood opportunities for personal growth, edu- cation, advocacy and Jewish continuity. (WRJ) (Hadassah also has an associate mem- (608)238-3123 bership for men). The vibrant and friendly women of Bringing advanced medical care to Temple Beth El Sisterhood invite you to all, regardless of race, ethnicity or na- join us as we make our community a tionality, earned Hadassah a nomination place for friendship, volunteering, for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2005. Hadas- learning, and fun. Sisterhood is part of sah also contributes its medical and so- Women of Reform Judaism, which cial expertise as a member of the U.N. brings together women from around the Economic and Social Council world to learn from one another, advo- (ECOSOC), as a non-governmental or- cate for social justice, and develop per- ganization (NGO). Hadassah is often sonal relationships. Our activities offer described as a “Bridge to Peace”. the women of Temple Beth El—of all Hadassah Women’s Zionist Organi- ages and stages of life—opportunities zation began in 1912 as a small mission to develop leadership skills and connect by women in the US to provide emer- with one another in meaningful ways. gency health care to infants and mothers We organize stimulating educational as well as trachoma victims in pre-state programs, collaborate on social action Israel. From these early efforts Hadas- projects, and sponsor spectacular sah Women developed the beginning of fundraisers for the temple and the com- the Israeli healthcare system, which munity. today includes some of the world's lead- Don’t miss our annual Food-A-Rama ing research and treatment hospitals, luncheon and deli/bake sale, always on and schools of medicine and nursing. Election Day at Temple Beth El, 2702 Camp fun at the Goodman Aquatic Center Hadassah Youth Villages were cre- Arbor Drive. ated in the 1930’s at the dawn of the For more information about Temple Holocaust in Europe, to rescue of thou- Beth El Sisterhood, please contact co- sands of Jewish children to safety in presidents Amy Fields (608)231-1757, Palestine. Today Hadassah supports and Lottie Frank (608)238-0142. Youth villages for at-risk chil- dren in Israel, Hadassah Academic Col- lege and other programs. Women’s League of Today Madison Hadassah, the Beth Israel Center Rachel S. Jastrow Chapter of Hadassah, (608)256-7763 has over 400 members. Just as National The Women’s League at Beth Israel Hadassah’s functions change to meet Center is committed to enriching congre- the needs of the time, so do Madison gational life. Women's League supports Hadassah’s. Today Madison Hadassah Beth Israel Center’s Talmud Torah and Beber Camp has created life-changing summers for Jewish children is connecting and empowering Jewish youth groups, contributes to the library and mikveh, assists with holiday celebrations ages 7-17 from around the country for 40 years! Beber is tucked on the women through a variety of programs and health, cultural, political advocacy, and special projects, and presents mean- shores of Lake Beulah on 380 acres. We are a co-ed residential camp and educational opportunities through- ingful gifts to Bat and Bar Mitzvah cele- with a kosher kitchen and are located only 80 minutes east of Madison! out the year. brants and Talmud Torah students. Beber offers two 4-week sessions, as well as a 2-week rookie program The chapter operates Collector’s Women's League also supports the broader for first-time campers entering grades 2-5. For more information Corner, a resale shop staffed mainly by community through gifts to Jewish Social check out our website or give us a call. volunteers. Donations to Hadassah and Services and the Jewish Theological Sem- the profits of the consignment store sup- inary through its Torah Fund. (847) 677-7130 port Hadassah Hospital and Medical (Continued on page 11) www.bebercamp.com Research. For more information on membership or programming, or to vol- Jewish Madison 2016 ✡ 11

MOUSY JEWniors – Social get-together Youth Organizations (Madison’s Only United group (4th & 5th Graders) Synagogue Youth) Temple Beth El (Reform) B’nai B’rith and customized online social network- Beth Israel Center (Conservative) 2702 Arbor Drive, (608)238-3123 Youth Organization ing, teens become part of the worldwide 1406 Mound Street, (608)256-7763 The JEWniors group welcomes all 4th BBYO is a worldwide, youth-led CTeen Network and begin to see society Educational, social, religious, and and 5th graders and a responsible adult Jewish youth organization that empha- through the Torah's perspective, learn- community service programs for Jewish for social gatherings four times a year. sizes leadership and Jewish identity. ing Jewish values in an intuitive and high school students, starting in the BBYO offers community service, so- creative way. This solid Jewish founda- spring semester of 8th grade. Playgroup with Parents – cial, athletic, social action, and religious tion outfits teens with the capacity to Active events for kids and parents make better choices as they grow to activities. For more information on the MuTTY (1st-3rd Graders) adulthood. Madison chapter, Heifetz BBYO, con- (Temple Junior Youth Group) Temple Beth El (Reform) tact Regional Director Rachael Badt Temple Beth El (Reform) 2702 Arbor Drive, (608)238-3123 ([email protected]) or (414) 326-2808. Kadima 2702 Arbor Drive, (608)238-3123 The PWP group is parent led and wel- Chapter website: heifetzbbyo.wix. Beth Israel Center (Conservative) MuTTY welcomes all students in 6th comes all 1st – 3rd graders and a respon- com/heifetzbbyo, chapter e-mail: 1406 Mound Street, (608)256-7763 – 8th grades to participate in youth activ- sible adult to engage in fun activities at [email protected], and chapter Educational, social action and just- ities. Fifth graders join MuTTY in May. Temple which may include anything Twitter @heifetzbbyo for-fun programs for Jewish children Our Youth Engagement Coordinator will from sports to art to cooking! This group (who need not be members of Beth Is- connect with and invite all eligible stu- will gather four times a year. Youth Group rael) in grades 6, 7 and 8. Please contact dents to come to fun and social events. Congregation Shaarei Shamayim Hoffman at the number above The goals of MuTTY are to encourage (Reconstructionist/Renewal) or [email protected] for Temple youth to engage in activities that (608)257-2944 more information. enhance Jewish values. All are welcome to join Shaarei Shamayim’s youth group, which pro- MATTY vides educational and social program- (Madtown Temple Youth) ming for students in grades 9-12. Temple Beth El (Reform) 2702 Arbor Drive, (608) 238-3123 Adult Organizations Continued from page 10 CTeen of Madison MaTTY, or Mad Town Temple Youth, welcomes all students in grades 9-12, and Young Adult Organizations connect in an informal, educational and Chabad 8th graders are initiated into MaTTY in social setting whilst exploring their Madisonjewishteens.com April. MaTTY members, with the Youth YJP – Young Jewish Professionals Jewish identity. Program Director: Engagement Coordinator, plan their own of Madison Whatever your background or con- nection to things Jewish, our commit- Ms. Menucha Matusof programs and choose their own projects, (sponsored by Chabad) ment is to ensure you have a place to [email protected] including social action events and trips. Email: [email protected] CTeen is designed to reach teenagers connect with other young Jews, on your MaTTY is a part of NFTY and is in the YJPMadison.com during their transformation between Northern region (NFTY-NO). Each re- terms. Our programs include social childhood and adulthood. Programming gion coordinates and enriches the work Young Jewish Professionals of events, such as the annual largest focuses on social, educational, and hu- of the groups in its area. Kallot, gather- Madison (YJP) is a community network Hanukah party in town, volunteering manitarian projects, joining teens to- ings of all regional youth, are held each for young Jews in their 20's and 30's liv- opportunities, educational experiences gether in an environment that nurtures season in various locations around the re- ing in the greater Madison area. We pro- and much in between. Check out our the soul and inspires the individual. gion. vide a warm, inviting environment event calendar at YJPMadison.com to Through local chapter programming where young Jewish professionals can find out what's happening.

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“I take care of all the details for a smooth transaction. Whether you’re moving into, out of, or just around town.” (608) 828-5115 E-mail: [email protected] www.sherrylessing.com ✡ Jewish Madison 2016 12 librarian at (608)256-7763 or library@ mately 20 participants, welcoming new bethisraelcenter.org. members at any time. Founded in De- Cultural Arts Chabad’s library offers a selection of cember 2000, the choir enjoys recaptur- books, tapes, and videos for loan. Call ing a Yiddish world through its music. (608)231-3450 or (608)257-1757 for in- The group explores music from various formation. parts of the Jewish world, including Edgewood College’s library holds a songs in Ladino and Hebrew as well as variety of materials on Judaism and on Is- revisiting old Yiddish favorites. The choir rael. For information call (608)257-4861, rehearses weekly on Sundays from 5:00 ext. 3300. p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Beth Israel Center Temple Beth El’s library, open to the with conductor, John Mysliwiec, and per- public, has a large collection of fiction, forms several times each year at commu- non-fiction, reference books, and an es- nity events. For further information, pecially strong collection of children’s contact Robin Bechhofer at bechhof@ books. For information call the Temple biostat.wisc.edu, (608)246-2091 or Sally Beth El office, (608)238-3123. Schrag, sschrag@madison college.edu, The University of Wisconsin-Madi- (608)255-3078. son, Memorial Library has books and periodicals of Jewish interest, in English, Temple Beth El’s Adult Choir wel- Hebrew and Yiddish, throughout its gen- comes all adult congregants interested in eral collection. The non-student general singing; singers need not audition and Yonim Israeli Folk Dance Troupe dancers public may use these materials – in the li- need not be able to read music or He- brary, but not for checkout – by means of brew. The choir practices 2 times a a day pass, issued at the library. Bring month, the two Wednesday evenings be- share similar interests, and enjoy folk Dance two forms of identification with you to fore their designated Friday evening serv- dancing and international music. Any in- obtain the pass; no fee is required. ice. They also sing for the High Holy Yonim Israeli Folk Dance Troupe, a terested student in kindergarten through The Wisconsin State Historical So- Days and at concerts at the temple. program of the Jewish Federation of twelfth grade is welcome, regardless of ciety, 816 State Street, has extensive Email Cantor Sharon Brown-Levy, Madison, performs locally at major Jew- dance experience. For more information holdings documenting Jewish individu- [email protected] or call (608)238- ish community events, nursing homes, please contact yonim@jewishmadison. als, communities, congregations and or- 3123. schools, as well as several regional and org ganizations throughout the state, known some national events. The dancers re- as the Wisconsin Jewish Archive. For in- Yid Vicious hearse on Sunday afternoons and Literature/Libraries formation, call (608)264-6460. evenings. Students in grades K-12 enjoy Yid Vicious has been engaging and being with their friends, learning about Beth Israel Center’s library is open Music delighting audiences throughout the and traditions, dancing, to synagogue members and visitors. It Midwest since 1995. The group has re- and performing. Yonim’s structured pro- has a substantial collection of fiction, Madison Yiddish Choir is a non-au- leased four CDs and has received nu- gram is designed to encourage children non-fiction, children’s and reference ditioned community choir with approxi- and teens to connect with others who books. For more information, contact the (Continued on page 13) Social Service and Support Groups

Health and Medical Issues sources and figuring out “next steps” dur- unable to afford the fees of immigration and locations. ing difficult life circumstances can be attorneys. She prepares and submits im- The Madison Jewish community counts confusing and overwhelming. We are migration applications. She also repre- Jewish Lesbian Group among its members a number of practition- here as an ally, and can help connect sents immigrants at interviews at the JLG meets for holidays and other occa- ers in genetics and medical ethics willing Madison area residents with community USCIS office in Milwaukee. Low cost sions. Call (608) 256-8883 for information. to consult on important health-related is- resources to meet their basic needs and fees are charged for these services. Jewish Lesbian Daughters of sues. Call the Rabbi of Beth Israel Center, keep themselves safe and healthy. We Visit jssmadison.org for a complete list Holocaust Survivors Congregation Shaarei Shamayim or Tem- will assess your situation; and help facil- of services offered. JLDHS meets occasionally. For further ple Beth El for assistance in making contact itate access to needed financial benefits In 2016, Jewish Social Services gained information, call (608) 256-8883. with these professionals. and medical, mental health, and treatment approval from the State Department to be- For counseling on genetic diseases, in- services. Together we can work towards come a Refugee Resettlement Site. In its UW Hillel cluding Jewish genetic diseases, contact the secure housing and financial sustainabil- initial fiscal year, JSS aims to resettle 50 The Barbara Hochberg Center ity. individual refugees. This program relies University of Wisconsin-Madison Clinical for Jewish Student Life Genetics Program, (608) 262-2507. If you or a family member is facing heavily on community participation 611 Langdon Street difficulties while growing older, give us a through volunteers and donors. (608)256-8361, uwhillel.org Social Services call. We can guide you through the com- Senior Social and Recreational UW Hillel offers crisis and referral plex web of social, emotional, medical Programs counseling. For more information contact Jewish Social Services of Madison and financial issues before you. Our serv- We believe it’s important to live life to the Rabbi. Caring. Connections. Solutions. ices include support and education for the the fullest at any age, with dignity, inde- 6434 Enterprise Lane, transitions of aging. Our Social Worker is pendence and friendship. 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Jewish Social Services serves as a spiritual resource for unaffili- at several retirement communities, inviting Local Helpline: (608)251-4445 serves everyone, regardless of religion or ated persons during challenging circum- all to partake of traditional fare, music and Domestic Abuse Intervention income level. stances. Please call (608) 278-1808 for ceremony. Holiday outreach volunteers Services: 1-800-747-4045 more information. Jewish Social Services is here to sup- spread the spirit of Rosh Hashanah, National: 1-800-799-7233 port and empower families and individu- Jewish Social Services offers support Hanukkah and other . als that are struggling in Dane County. for people from all corners of the world Through The Levy Summer Series, a Dane County Department While we specialize in serving the Jewish, as they build new lives. We help them six-part lecture series, participants or com- of Human Services immigrant, and refugee communities, we find housing and jobs, access medical, so- munity members can experience stimulat- Elder Abuse & Neglect Helpline: serve all people. Due to its wrap-around cial service and legal assistance, learn ing and intellectual presentations and (608)261-9933 nature, Jewish Social Services offers an English, navigate American culture and conversation. It also features an elegant integrated social service experience. Feel feel connected in the community. lunch and an after lunch salon. Child Protective Services Helpline: free to contact us for information and re- Jewish Social Services has been rec- For more information, visit www.jss- (608)261-5437 ognized by the US Board of Immigration ferrals, short-term advocacy, or longer- madison.org, subscribe to the E-Connect, After Hours Emergencies: term case management services. We Appeals since 2005. 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The Gates of Heaven Synagogue Mayrent Institute for Yiddish Culture Cultural Arts Continued from page 12 Building, constructed in 1863 according to plans by August Kutzbock (the archi- The Mayrent Institute for Yiddish merous Madison Area Music Awards Other tect of Wisconsin’s second State Capitol Culture, established at UW–Madison in for its unique blend of traditional and building), survives as one of the oldest 2010, is dedicated to studying and pre- contemporary klezmer. In 2009, Yid Vi- Hillel is often home to art shows and synagogues still standing in the U.S. serving historical Yiddish music and cul- cious became the first performing arts cultural events. Please inquire at Hillel After falling out of use as a synagogue, ture, teaching it to new generations, and ensemble in Wisconsin to receive a US- for more information or visit our website the building served various occupants, supporting scholarship and programming Artists International grant, to perform at at www.uwhillel.org. then narrowly escaped destruction before that explores it as an important facet of Argentina’s KlezFiesta, an international becoming a property of the City of Madi- Jewish and American life. The institute's klezmer festival spanning three cities Theater and Film/Video son. The general public may arrange to mission centers on the Mayrent Collec- and including bands from ten countries. tour the Gates of Heaven building or to tion of Yiddish Recordings, a repository In 2006, Yid Vicious toured Chiba Pre- Beth Israel Center’s A.J. and Celia rent it for a small social gathering. To do of some 9000+ recordings of Yiddish- fecture, Japan as part of the Wisconsin- Rosenberg Library holds an extensive so, visit the Parks Division of the City of language music housed at Mills Music Chiba Sister State Goodwill Delegation. collection of videos of Jewish content. Madison, Room 104, 210 Martin Luther Library. Part of the Center for the Study Yid Vicious is committed to keeping For information call the Beth Israel li- King, Jr. Boulevard, Madison. of Upper Midwestern Cultures, the traditional klezmer music and dance brarian or office, (608)256-7763, or Mayrent Institute advocates for commu- alive, and collaborates frequently with email library@ bethisraelcenter.org. A Holocaust Memorial was dedi- nity-focused programming through the internationally renowned klezmer dance cated on May 3, 1998 by the City of Sound Salon lecture/concert series, the instructor Steve Weintraub. The group Chabad’s library includes a selection Madison. Overlooking Lake Mendota in Der Shmues Yiddish conversation group, has participated in the New York-based of videos. Call (608)231-3450 for infor- Marshall Park on Allen Boulevard, the and the World Records and Viskonsin! “KlezKamp: The Yiddish Folk Arts Pro- mation. memorial was donated by Ellen Tales from Yiddish Wisconsin symposia. gram”, and was a featured performer at Shoshany Kaim. The memorial consists The institute is also nationally recognized the “KlezKamp Roadshow” directed by Visual Arts of a large boulder, two benches and a rail- for its leadership in promoting Yiddish Yiddish scholar Henry Sapoznik at the ing. The inscription on the boulder reads, cultural literacy through its website, reis- University of Wisconsin in April 2009. The Jewish Federation of Madison, To honor the memory of the six million sues, publications, podcasts featured on Yid Vicious has presented concerts, as part of its 2007 Holocaust Commem- Jews and all victims of the Holocaust, Wisconsin Public Radio's To the Best of workshops, and clinics at performing oration program, produced From Gener- 1941-1945. Our Knowledge, and documentaries. arts centers, cultural festivals, universi- ation to Generation: Madison Legacies ties, and K-12 schools in Wisconsin, of the Holocaust. The one-hour docu- The Wisconsin Jewish Archive (at Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illi- mentary includes interviews with three the Wisconsin State Historical Society) Conney Project on Jewish Arts nois, and Michigan, and has performed local Holocaust survivors and members includes photographs, most notably over to statewide audiences on Wisconsin of their families. The DVD may be bor- 1,600 photos which accompany inter- The Conney Project on Jewish Arts, Public Radio and Wisconsin Public Tel- rowed from the Federation by calling views in the Wisconsin Survivors of the an initiative of the Mosse/Weinstein Cen- evision. (608)278-1808. Holocaust: A Documentation Project col- ter for Jewish Studies at UW–Madison, Yid Vicious, ever hungry for atten- lection. The Sound and Visual Archive of is a far-reaching educational program that tion, is available for weddings, Bar and Both Beth Israel Center and Temple the Wisconsin State Historical Society aims to raise awareness of the contribu- Bat Mitzvahs, anarchist picnics, Beth El have permanent and visiting art holds these materials; for information, tions of Jewish artists and scholars and to seances, boat shows, clam bakes, lum- collections, including pieces by local, na- call (608)264-6460 or write to the encourage and support new scholarship berjack competitions, corporate down- tional and internationally known artists. WSHS, 816 State Street, Madison, WI and production in the field. Every two sizings, highland games and other In addition, Beth El’s sanctuary has a 53706. years, the Conney Project sponsors a events. large stained-glass window, the design of four-day conference on Jewish identity (608)257-6994, yidvicious.com, which elaborates the Prophet Amos’ in- and the arts. More information is avail- [email protected]. junction, “Seek Ye Me and Live.” able at conneyproject. wisc.edu.

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608.282.6000 | home-savings.com ✡ Jewish Madison 2016 14 day each year. It also explains why consult- you shall keep a feast unto Me.” (Exodus ing most “commercial” calendars for a spe- 23:14) This injunction refers to the three Jewish Holidays cific Jewish holiday results in confusion – joyful festivals in the Jewish Calendar, Pe- the holiday really began at sunset the sach, Shavuot, and Sukkot. These holidays The Jewish Calendar – consists of either 29 or 30 days. The lunar evening before. are known collectively as Shalosh Regalim An Introduction year consists of approximately 354 days, while a solar year (the time it takes the earth Shabbat - The Sabbath, a day of rest, – the Three Pilgrim festivals, since the Jews The Jewish day begins and ends at sun- to make a complete circuit round the sun) worship and study, begins 20 minutes be- were commanded to make a pilgrimage to set, not at midnight. The Jewish Calendar consists of 365 days. Therefore, some ad- fore sundown Friday night and ends after the as part of their cel- is lunar in character. The months are reck- justment of the lunar year has to be made sunset Saturday. ebration. Each of these festivals commem- oned according to the time that it takes the to match it to the solar year. If there would orates important stages in the history of the moon to travel round the earth. Each month be no adjustment, the religious calendar High Festivals : Pesach - from Egypt; would become vari- Shavuot - the Giving of the Torah; and able. Thus, for exam- The Jewish New Year and Day of Sukkot - the Journey in the Desert en route ple, the Festival of Atonement differ from other festivals in to the Promised Land. These Pilgrim Fes- Pesach, which should that they are more concerned with the indi- tivals also had an agricultural significance: always occur in the vidual; there is less national or historical Pesach - Barley harvest; Shavuot - Wheat spring (in Israel), significance associated with them than with harvest; and Sukkot - Final ingathering of would occur earlier other holy days in the Calendar. The New the produce. by eleven days each Year brings the individual before his God succeeding year until and touches upon the ideals of life, sin and Additional Jewish holidays the Spring Festival repentance. Because of the critical nature Jewish holidays also include the Fast would be kept in win- of these concepts, Rosh Hashanah is pre- Days of Taanit Bechorim (Fast of the First- ter! The adjustment is ceded by a period of preparation in which born), Fast of Tammuz, Tisha B’Av, Tzom achieved by inserting people attune themselves to the proper Gedaliah, Fast of Tevet and the Fast of Es- an extra month in the mood for the great day. ther. Minor Festivals include Hanukkah, lunar calendar seven Purim, Lag B’Omer, and Tu’Shevat. Israeli times in nineteen The month of Elul and Festivals, also observed in the United years. A year of 12 Throughout the month of Elul, the sho- States, include Yom Hashoah (Holocaust months is called far is sounded on weekdays after the morn- Remembrance Day), Yom Hazikaron (Day Shanah Peshutah (an ing service to remind the worshipers of the of Remembrance), Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Is- ordinary year), while forthcoming holy days. Further, in order to rael Independence Day) and Yom Yerusha- a year of 13 months is inspire a mood of penitence, special “Seli- layim (Jerusalem Day). called Shanah Me’u- chot” or penitential prayers are recited as Rosh Hashanah (Tishri 1-2) - Rosh beret (a leap year). In the Festival days draw near. The first Seli- Hashanah (literally, “Head of the Year”) a cycle of 19 years, a chot service is held early in the Sunday refers to the celebration of the Jewish New leap year occurs on morning of the week prior to the New Year Year. The holiday is observed on the first the 3rd, 6th, 8th, 11th, (and better still at midnight when the still- day of the Hebrew month of Tishri, which 14th, 17th and 19th ness of the hour creates the atmosphere of usually falls in September or October, and years. These distinc- solemnity suited to the penitential period). marks the beginning of a ten-day period of tive Jewish aspects of prayer, self-examination and repentance, the calendar are why Shalosh Regalim: The Three Pilgrim which culminates on the fast day of Yom Jewish holidays al- Festivals – Pesach, Shavuot, and Kippur. These ten days are referred to as ways fall on a differ- Sukkot Yamin Noraim, the Days of Awe or the Rosh Hashanah ent “secular” calendar The Torah states, “Three times a year (Continued on page 15) Social Action Opportunities Beth Israel Center munity. Volunteer activities vary, but can UW Hillel moting social and environmental efforts 1406 Mound Street, (608)256-7763 include opportunities such as: visiting The Barbara Hochberg Center for within Israel. Through an apolitical ap- Beth Israel Center coordinates volun- nursing home residents and homebound Jewish Student Life proach, the group spreads awareness and individuals, serving as ESL tutors and con- encourages conversation on these impor- teers for Meals on Wheels and the Men's 611 Langdon Street versation partners for English-language tant issues while maintaining UW’s sup- Shelter operated by Porchlight. Our con- (608)256-8361, uwhillel.org learners, creating a welcoming space for port for Israel and the ideals embodied in gregation also serves as a Buddy Congre- Challah for Hunger is an international new refugees, providing legal, medical and Israel’s Basic Law on Human Dignity and gation when Midvale Community not for profit organization that promotes other pro bono professional services, as- Liberty. Lutheran Church hosts homeless families awareness and provides assistance for sisting at Lechayim Lunch Time Plus, at Gift of Life provides children and adults in transition to permanent housing through global hunger and disaster relief through holiday and Shabbat programs, providing who are battling blood cancer with a The Road Home. And Beth Israel is an ac- sales from baked challot. The UW-Madi- rides for seniors and the disabled, helping chance for recovery by connecting them tive participant in Jewish Congregations son chapter is a registered student group new immigrants and refugees to use public with potential bone marrow donors. UW- for Social Justice. Through these and other that bakes and sells challah loaves and rolls transportation, and serving on the board Madison’s Gift of Life chapter holds regu- endeavors, adults, MOUSY youth group each week. Proceeds from the weekly and its many committees. JSS also hosts lar bone marrow collection drives where participants, and Talmud Torah classes challah baking goes to Mazon: A Jewish Volunteer Recognition Events so that vol- they collect cheek swabs. Since Gift of support a variety of local and national pro- Response to Hunger, as well as local or- unteers may meet others with a passion for Life’s creation at the UW, the chapter has grams by volunteering and organizing fund ganization, Porchlight. Challah can be pur- lending a hand. If you are interested in collected thousands of cheek swabs and drives and other collections for organiza- chased at www.uwhillel.org, Fresh becoming a JSS volunteer, contact the made three donor matches. tions whose important work aligns with the Madison Market or McTaggerts. Director of Volunteer Services at (608)278- For more information regarding our so- congregation's mission. Contact Beth Is- Hillel’s Alternative Breaks trips provide 1808. cial action program and specifically infor- rael Center for more details, (608) 256- the opportunity to give back to the global mation about challah for hunger and 7763 or socialaction@ bethisraelcenter. community, while making connections getting your own challah please visit our org. Jewish Congregations for Social with other UW students. Hillel’s trips are website or contact Hillel at info@uwhil- Justice – Friends of Emerson School designed to be an immersive experiential lel.org or (608) 256-8361. Congregation Shaarei Shamayim Madison Jewish Congregations for So- learning experience. Past UW Hillel Alter- Social Action Committee cial Justice (JCSJ) invites you to volunteer native Break trips have included Israel, Ar- (608)257-2944 at Emerson Elementary School. Make a gentina, Rio de Janeiro, New Orleans, Wisconsin Jewish Conference Congregation Shaarei Shamayim has a difference in a student’s life. Make a dif- Trinidad and Tobago, Poland, and 16 North Carroll Street, Suite 800 strong commitment to the larger commu- ference in your life. For more information Rwanda. (608)257-1888 nity and is engaged in a variety of social contact Beth Israel Center, Congregation UW Hillel is proud to partner with Jew- Michael Blumenfeld, action work. For information on current Shaarei Shamayim or Temple Beth El. ish Social Services and participate in once Executive Director and ongoing projects call the office, a month Shabbat gatherings at Capitol The Wisconsin Jewish Conference, (608)257-2944. Temple Beth El Social Action Lakes Retirement Community. Each founded in 1987, is a state-wide group rep- Committee, 2702 Arbor Drive, month, UW students and Rabbi Andrea resenting 17 local communities that pro- Jewish Social Services of Madison (608)238-3123 Steinberger visit Capitol Lakes to celebrate tects and advances interests of our Volunteering with Jewish Temple Beth El has a strong committee Shabbat with songs, challah, and Kiddush statewide community through advocacy, Social Services that leads and sponsors projects such as a in a small, intimate community. UW Hillel community liaison, education and coalition 6434 Enterprise Lane, Madison High Holy Day Hunger Project, provides relationship with Capitol Lakes enables the building. meals for Porchlight Men’s Shelter as well students and residents to create a wonder- 53719-1117, (608)278-1808 as helping to provide information and ful inter-generational community. [email protected] funds for worldwide issues. Beth El also Social Action Israel Network (SAIN) www.jssmadison.org participates as a host congregation for the creates and maintains a diverse network of Each year, Jewish Social Services Vol- Interfaith Hospitality Network. UW Madison students interested in pro- unteers donate their time to help their com- Jewish Madison 2016 ✡ 15 in which God is not mentioned. Second, Lag B’Omer (Iyar 18) - An omer refers Continued from page 14 Purim, like Hanukkah, is viewed by tradi- to an ancient Hebrew measure of grain, Jewish Holidays tion as a minor festival. The elevation of amounting to about 3.6 litres. Biblical law High Holy Days. While there are elements opening section of Genesis, or B’reishit as Purim to a major holiday was a result of the forbade any use of the new barley crop until of joy and celebration, Rosh Hashanah is a it is called in Hebrew, is read. Jewish historical experience. Over the cen- an omer was brought as an offering to the deeply religious occasion. The customs and Hanukkah (Kislev 25) - Hanukkah, turies, Haman became the embodiment of Temple in Jerusalem. The Book of Leviti- symbols of Rosh Hashanah reflect the hol- meaning “dedication” in Hebrew, refers to every anti-Semite in every land where Jews cus (23:15-16) also commanded: “And iday’s dual emphasis, happiness and humil- the joyous eight-day celebration during were oppressed. The significance in Purim from the day on which you bring the offer- ity. Special customs observed on Rosh which Jews commemorate the victory of lies not so much in how it began, but in ing . . . you shall count off seven weeks. Hashanah include the sounding of the sho- the Maccabees over the armies of Syria in what it has become – a thankful and joyous They must be complete.” This command- far, using round challah, eating apples and 165 B.C.E. and the subsequent liberation affirmation of Jewish survival against all ment led to the practice of the Sefirat honey (and other sweet foods) for a sweet and “rededication” of the Temple in odds. Ha’omer, or the forty-nine days of the new year. There is also a customary service Jerusalem. The modern home celebration Taanit Bechorim (Nisan 14) - On Taanit “.” The omer is observed before Rosh Hashanah. Selichot, of Hanukkah centers around the lighting of Bechorim, know as Fast of the in counted from the second day of Passover meaning forgiveness, refers to the peniten- the Hanukkiah, a special menorah for English, the firstborn son of a father or and ends on Shavuot. Lag B’Omer is the tial prayers recited by Jews prior to the Hanukkah; unique foods, latkes and jelly mother fasts, beginning at dawn, as an ex- shorthand way of saying the thirty-third day onset of the High Holiday season. It is a doughnuts; and special songs and games. pression of thanks for the deliverance of the of the omer. It is celebrated to commemo- solemn and fitting preparation for ten days Fast of Tevet 10 (Tevet 10) - Commem- firstborn Israelites who were spared when rate the day a plague ended in which thou- of reflection and self-exami- the firstborn of the Egyptians sands of students of Rabbi Akiba, a nation. were visited by the tenth Talmudic scholar, died during the Counting Tzom Gedaliah (Tishri 3) plague. of the Omer. The period of counting is tra- - Tzom Gedaliah, the Fast of Pesach (Nisan 15) - Pe- ditionally observed as a period of mourn- Gedaliah in English, is ob- sach, known as Passover in ing. The mourning, however, is set aside on served in memory of Gedaliah English, is a major Jewish Lag B’Omer, making it a day of special joy ben Ahikam, the Jewish gov- spring festival, commemorat- and festivity. ernor of Judea appointed by ing the Exodus from Egypt Yom Yerushalayim (Iyar 28) - Jerusalem Nebuchadnezzar (Sixth Cen- over 3,000 years ago. The rit- Unification Day commemorates retaking tury B.C.E.) to govern the ual observance of this holiday the Old City of Jerusalem from the Jorda- conquered Judean territory. centers around a special home nians during the Six Day War in 1967. Gedaliah achieved much for service called the seder Shavuot (Sivan 6) - Shavuot is a He- those of his people who had (meaning “order”) and a fes- brew word meaning “weeks” and refers to remained in the country. tive meal; the prohibition of the Jewish festival marking the giving of When he was assassinated (on (leaven); and the eat- the Torah at Mount Sinai. Shavuot, like so Tishri 3), Nebuchadnezzar ex- ing of matzah (an unleavened many other Jewish holidays, began as an iled more of the surviving bread). On the eve of the fif- ancient agricultural festival, marking the population to Babylonia. These Tu B’Shevat teenth day of Nisan in the He- end of the spring barley harvest and the be- calamitous events shattered the brew calendar, we read from ginning of the summer wheat harvest. last Jewish hopes for a peaceful restoration. orates the beginning of the siege of a book called the Haggadah, meaning Shavuot was distinguished in ancient times Yom Kippur (Tishri 10) - Yom Kippur Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar (586 “telling,” which contains the order of by bringing crop offerings to the Temple in is the “Day of Atonement” and refers to the B.C.E.). This siege was the prelude to the prayers, rituals, readings and songs for the Jerusalem. Shavuot, also known as the Fes- annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer destruction of the First Temple and the Pesach seder. The Pesach seder is the only tival of the Giving of the Torah, dates from and repentance. This is considered to be the Babylonian exile of the Jewish people. ritual meal in the Jewish calendar year for biblical times, and helps to explain the hol- holiest day in the Jewish calendar. In three Tu B’Shevat (Shevat 15) - Tu B’Shevat which such an order is prescribed, hence its iday’s name, “Weeks.” The Torah tells us it separate passages in the Torah, the Jewish or the “New Year of the Trees” is Jewish name. The seder has a number of scriptural took precisely forty-nine days for our an- people are told, “the tenth day of the sev- Arbor Day. The holiday is observed on the bases. Exodus 12:3-11 describes the meal cestors to travel from Egypt to the foot of enth month is the Day of Atonement. It fifteenth (tu) of Shevat. Scholars believe of lamb, unleavened bread, and bitter herbs Mount Sinai (the same number of days as shall be a sacred occasion for you: You that Tu B’Shevat was originally an agricul- which the Israelites ate just prior to the Ex- the Counting of the Omer) where they were shall practice self-denial . . .” (Leviticus tural festival, marking the emergence of odus. In addition, three separate passages to receive the Torah. Thus, Leviticus 23:21 23:27). Fasting is seen as fulfilling this bib- spring. After the destruction of the Temple in Exodus (12:26-7, 13:8, 13:14) and one commands: “And you shall proclaim that lical commandment. The Yom Kippur fast in 70 C.E. this holiday was a way for Jews in Deuteronomy (6:20-21) enunciate the day (the fiftieth day) to be a holy convoca- also enables us to put aside our physical de- to symbolically bind themselves to their duty of the parents to tell the story of the tion . . .” The name Shavuot, “Weeks,” then sires and to concentrate on our spiritual former homeland by eating foods that could Exodus to their children. The seder plate symbolizes the completion of a seven-week needs through prayer, repentance and self- be found in Israel. In the sixteenth and sev- contains various symbolic foods referred to journey. Special customs on Shavuot are improvement. It is customary in the days enteenth century Kabbalists created a ritual in the seder itself. the reading of the Book of Ruth, which re- before Yom Kippur for Jews to seek out for Tu B’Shevat similar to the Passover Yom Hashoah (Nisan 27) - Initiated in minds us that we too can find a continual friends and family whom they have seder. Today, Tu B’Shevat has also become 1950, Yom Hashoah, also known as Holo- source of blessing in our tradition. Another wronged and personally ask for their for- a tree planting festival in Israel, in which caust Remembrance Day, occurs on the tradition includes staying up all night to giveness. both and Jews around the world 27th of Nissan. “Shoah,” which means ca- study Torah and , a custom called Sukkot (Tishri 15) - Sukkot, a Hebrew plant trees in honor or in memory of a loved tastrophe or utter destruction in Hebrew, Tikkun Leil Shavuot, which symbolizes our word meaning “booths” or “huts,” refers to one or friend. refers to the atrocities that were committed commitment to the Torah, and that we are the Jewish festival of giving thanks for the Fast of Esther (Adar 13) - Commemo- against the Jewish people during World always ready and awake to receive the fall harvest as well as the commemoration rates Esther’s fasting before pleading with War II. This is a memorial day for those Torah. Traditionally, dairy dishes are served of the forty years of Jewish wandering in King Aha- on this holiday to the desert after Sinai. Sukkot is celebrated suerus to spare symbolize the five days after Yom Kippur on the 15th of the Jewish sweetness of the Tishri, and is marked by several distinct tra- people (See Torah, as well as the ditions. One tradition, which takes the com- Purim). “land of milk and mandment to “dwell in booths” literally, is Purim honey.” to build a sukkah, a booth or hut. A sukkah (Adar 14) - Fast of Tammuz is often erected by Jews during this festival, Purim is cele- (Tammuz 17) - A and it is common practice for some to eat brated by the day of fasting com- and even live in these temporary dwellings reading of the memorating the during Sukkot. Scroll of Es- breach made in the (Tishri 22) - The ther, known in defense wall sur- “Eighth Day of Solemn Assembly,” the fes- Hebrew as the rounding Jerusalem tival observed the day after Sukkot. In Is- Megillat Es- in 586 B.C.E. This rael, Shemini Atzeret also marks the ther, which re- led to the capture of completion of the annual cycle of Torah lates the basic the city and the de- reading (see Simchat Torah) in the Dias- story of Purim. struction of the pora. Under the rule Temple by the Simchat Torah (Tishri 23 in the Dias- of King Aha- Babylonians, under pora, Tishri 22 in Israel) - Simchat Torah, suerus, Haman, Purim Carnival Nebuchadnezzar, Hebrew for “rejoicing in the Law,” cele- the King’s three weeks later brates the completion of the annual reading prime minister, plots to exterminate all of who died in the Shoah. and the exile of the Jews to Babylonia. of the Torah. Simchat Torah is a joyous fes- the Jews of Persia. His plan is foiled by Yom Hazikaron (Iyar 4) - Day of Re- Fast of Tisha B’Av (Av 9) - Tisha B’Av, tival, in which we affirm our view of the Queen Esther and her uncle Mordechai, membrance commemorating those who which means the “Ninth of Av,” refers to a Torah as a tree of life and demonstrate a liv- who ultimately save the Jews of the land died during Israel’s Wars of Liberation and traditional day of mourning the destruction ing example of never-ending, lifelong from destruction. The reading of the defense. Always the day before Yom of both ancient Temples in Jerusalem. study. Torah scrolls are taken from the ark Megillah is typically a rowdy affair, which Ha’Atzmaut. (Source: The Department for Jewish and carried or danced around the syna- is punctuated by booing and noise-making Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Iyar 5) - Yom Zionist Education of the Jewish Agency for gogue seven times. During the Torah serv- when Haman’s name is read aloud. Purim Ha’Atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, Israel. The Jewish Agency for Israel is a ice, the concluding section of Deuteronomy is an unusual holiday in many respects. marks the establishment of the modern state beneficiary of the Federation’s annual is read, and immediately following, the First, Esther is the only Book of the Bible of Israel in 1948. Tzedakah Campaign.)

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