Holocaust Memorial Museum Benefit
Holocaust Memorial Museum October 27, 2020 OF SAN ANTONIO EVENTS PURPOSE 5:30 pm The Maxine Cohen For Hope For Humanity To light the path to a better world Educator Award where all of us see ourselves Award recipient: Sheriden DeCastro in the faces of strangers. Presenter: Lisa Barry, teacher – Maxine Cohen 2018 recipient of the Maxine Cohen for Hope for Humanity Educator Award
6:20 pm MISSION VIP Cocktails with Eli Saslow IN MEMORY OF THE 6 MILLION JEWS A Discussion with Eli Saslow and Leslie Bohl AND OTHER INNOCENT VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST
7:00 pm The Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio
An Interview with Eli Saslow teaches the dangers of hatred, prejudice, and apathy, and Robert Rivard, and promotes good citizenship, democratic values, The San Antonio Report and respect for human dignity.
2 JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO • JFSA.ORG TRIBUTE 2020 3 WELCOME
“If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And lastly, the cautionary question “and if not now . . . “ reminds us that time is always moving forward, and as Dr. Martin Luther King stated, If I am only for myself, what am I? “the time is always right to do what is right.”
And if not now, when?” The work of the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio is about (Ethics of the Fathers, 1:14) honoring the memory of those murdered in the Holocaust and ensuring that hatred, prejudice and apathy are always challenged by the ideals of civility and basic human rights. We want individuals who visit our museum to learn what happened and to also feel empowered to DO olocaust education is not about finding answers. something in their own neighborhoods and communities when they Holocaust education is about asking questions. see injustice. We challenge our visitors to leave with one question: Now How did this happen? What could others have done that you know, what will you do? to stop it? Why didn’t they? And what can we H Thank you for your commitment to the Holocaust Memorial Museum do NOW to ensure nothing like the Holocaust happens again? The of San Antonio. Your support enables us to challenge others with questions are infinite. questions, some which do not have easy answers and some which The above Jewish teaching, credited to the famous sage Rabbi Hillel they can answer themselves. Because of you, we have great hope for of the first century B.C., is a series of three questions. It is by way of humanity. three simple (not really) questions, that Rabbi Hillel challenges us to think about our place in the world and our responsibility to self and others. In short, this teaching reminds us that we need to take care Nammie Ichilov, of ourselves. Self-care is more than a luxury, it is a necessity. One Interim CEO reason we need to take care of ourselves is so that we can be healthy Jewish Federation of San Antonio to assist in the care of others, but, if we only take care of ourselves, then what relationship do we have with others in the world? We have & Director a responsibility not only to ourselves, but to larger humanity as well. Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio
4 JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO • JFSA.ORG TRIBUTE 2020 5 MIKE & LOUISE BELDON
ike Beldon was born in Boston but was raised in San Antonio. After graduating from Alamo Heights High School he attended Rice University. Upon gradua- tion in 1960, he joined the family business, Beldon M Enterprises, where he spent his entire business ca- reer before entering semi-retirement in 2003. He has been very active in industry, civic and charitable endeavors over the years having served as President of the National Roofing Contractors association, Chairman of The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
Louise Beldon was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She attended the University of Texas where she graduated with Honors in 1961. She has been involved in many civic and religious organizations. She was inducted into the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame in 2008, The San Antonio Business Hall of Fame in 2006, and was Avance Mother of the Year in 2002 to name just a few.
Louise’s involvement with the Jewish Federation has spanned her life- time. She was the Past Chair of the Endowment Foundation of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio, past member of the Jewish Feder- ation Board, Jewish Community Center Board and Jewish Day School Board. She also served as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Cancer Therapy and Research Center, Chair of the Nursing Advisory Council at University of Texas Health Science Center, Co-Chair of the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center Foundation and was a member of the Archdi- ocesan Policy and Procedure Review board for a Safe Environment.
Mike and Louise have been married for almost 50 years. They have four married children and thirteen grandchildren.
6 JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO • JFSA.ORG TRIBUTE 2020 7 harles “Charlie” Cheever Jr. has been a family businessman almost his entire career, currently serving as Chairman Emeritus of Broadway Bank. Charlie was the driving force behind much of the growth and expansion Broadway Bank enjoyed during his time as bank president, a Cposition he assumed in 1961 at the age of 32 after joining the bank in 1957. He worked alongside his father, Colonel Charles Cheever, to create an environment of innovation, pioneering many new bank services, and guiding the bank through the hard-hitting recession of the late 1980s, when many banks and financial institutions had to close their doors.
Before joining Broadway Bank, Charlie graduated from West Point in 1949, served as an Air Force pilot instructor and later retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve. He also earned his law degree from the University of Texas Law School in 1957.
Throughout his life, Charlie has personally embraced the spirit of giving back to the community, which his parents instilled into the culture of Broadway Bank. He has served as Co-Chairman of the San Fernando Cathedral Restoration Project, as Chairman of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas Capital Campaign, Chairman of the United Way, and as Trustee of Incarnate Word College and Southwest Research Institute. Charlie also has served as Chairman of the University of Texas Health Science Center’s advisory board for the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, as well as the KLRN Capital Campaign.
In addition, Charlie served as the Chairman of the Texas Bankers Association, Regional Director of the American Bankers Association, and as the Director of the San Antonio Branch of the Federal Reserve. He was the founding Co-Chairman of the San Antonio Education Partnership and also chaired many projects and organizations, such as the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation, Project Quest and others – giving his time and expertise to a great many community organizations.
CHARLES EMMETT Charlie has six children with his late wife, Sally Cheever: Suzanne, Cece, Jean, Joan, Charlie III and Chris. Following the loss of Sally, his wife of 52 years, Charlie subsequently married Nancy and they began a new chapter CHEEVER in life together.
8 JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO • JFSA.ORG TRIBUTE 2020 9 VIP COCKTAIL HOUR HOST LESLIE BOHL VETERAN TV AND RADIO JOURNALIST, MEDIA COACH, ENTREPRENEUR, BLOGGER
eslie Bohl is the owner of Leslie Bohl Media, LLC, a media relations agency. She is an experienced, award winning, multi-platform storyteller and communications L expert with more than 28 years as a television news anchor, reporter, producer, station ambassador and lifestyle show host for NBC stations in San Antonio and Florida. Currently, she is an iHeart Media reporter and television news freelancer. Leslie specializes in media coaching/training, video marketing, and public relations. She also keeps busy as a professional emcee, voice over talent and on camera spokesperson. You can read her blog “Living Your Best Life with Leslie” on LeslieBohl.net. Leslie is the dedicated mother of two daughters. Leslie Bohl is a storyteller: impassioned by giving a voice to others, sharing their lessons learned by chronicling steps taken through triumphs and tragedies. Her compassion and relatability are the fibers that make her so unique and beloved. With more than 28 years as a knowledgeable television news anchor, in-the-know reporter and dynamic lifestyle show host, Leslie’s work has touched countless people becoming a trusted news authority known for her integrity, style and playful spirit. Now, stepping away from the anchor desk, her new journey is one of reinvention and positivity: to inspire, empower and educate! Finding what we all need to live our best life! One that is more fulfilling, truly meaningful, healthier and fun!
10 JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO • JFSA.ORG TRIBUTE 2020 11 MAXINE COHEN MAXINE COHEN HOPE FOR HUMANITY EDUCATOR AWARD
Since 1975, Maxine Cohen has spearheaded Holocaust education in San Antonio and South Texas. A longtime leader in the San Antonio Jewish community, first as the director of the Community SHERIDEN Relations Council and later on as the Director of the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio, she pioneered an educational DeCASTRO model that was one of the earliest in the United States to teach about the Shoah. She developed an approach to an understanding heriden DeCastro is of the Holocaust that challenges students to think critically about from rural Nebraska the choices that they make in their lives and about what kind of where she earned a society they want to have in our country. Maxine serves as the Chair S Bachelor of Journalism with Distinction from the University of Emeritus of the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio. In Nebraska (UNL). At UNL she met her both her professional and personal life, Maxine has demonstrated spouse, Justin Dubas. In 2000, the couple her passionate belief in the importance of civic engagement in our relocated to South Bend, Indiana where democratic society. Maxine and her late husband Don Cohen raised Sheriden began her career in advertising 4 children. She has 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grand children. and marketing. She later worked for the American Cancer Society (ACS). A move to De Pere, Wisconsin gave Sheriden an opportunity to re-evaluate her path. Learning and teaching had always been one of her “BEST WISHES, SHERIDEN, greatest joys and strengths. Now it would be her vocation. FOR YOUR CONTINUED EFFORTS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS Sheriden attended St. Norbert College’s teacher education program ABOUT THE DANGERS OF HATE and during her student teaching placement, she was diagnosed AND PREJUDICE.” with a rare autoimmune disease. Seeking more favorable weather
— Maxine Cohen CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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for her condition, the couple relocated to San Antonio where they quickly fell in love with the people and the temperatures. ELI SASLOW They adopted a 16-year old son, Malik, in 2014 and have two very spoiled Shih-Tzu dogs. In addition to teaching, Sheriden is li Saslow is an incredibly passionate to learn about other cultures and places author and a staff through travel. She studied abroad in the Czech Republic and writer for The Greece and has traveled to more than 20 countries. E Washington Post, where he travels the country to Now in her eleventh year of teaching at Dr. Bernard Harris Middle write in-depth stories about the School in the North East Independent School District of San impact of major national issues Antonio, she is currently the Gifted and Talented English Language on individual lives. He won the Arts and Reading (ELAR) teacher for sixth, seventh, and eighth 2014 Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory grades, and serves as the ELAR Department Chair. She continues Reporting for a series of stories as the Leadership Team Facilitator for INVOLVE, a program she about the rise of food stamps and co-founded in 2014 to provide disenfranchised students with out hunger in the United States. He of school experiences through intramurals, service, field trips, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in feature writing in 2013, and common interest clubs. She is a curriculum writer for the 2016 and 2017. Both of his books were published by DoubleDay: district’s gifted program, a member of the district’s Catastrophic Rising out of Hatred and Ten Letters: The Stories Americans Tell Sick Leave Bank board, is the campus representative for the Texas Their President. An occasional contributor to ESPN the Magazine, Classroom Teachers’ Association, and sponsors a club for gifted four of his stories have been anthologized in Best American students. She has been honored for her teaching and dedication Sportswriting. He is the winner of a Polk Award, a James Beard to her students as Campus Teacher of the Year (2012), Campus Award for Food Writing, a PEN America Award and several Trinity Prize for Excellence in Education (2013 and 2017), the journalism honors. A 2004 graduate of Syracuse University, he Superintendent’s Award (2013 and 2016), and the Texas PTA Life now lives in Portland with his wife and three children. Membership Award (2016).
14 JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO • JFSA.ORG TRIBUTE 2020 15 HISTORY A Center for Nazi aggression and brutality. As part Learning and Inspiration of its annual schedule, the Museum soon offered programs to the general In 1992, in response to requests from community. survivors who wanted to honor the Today HOLOCAUST MUSEUM memory of families they had lost, a Holocaust Memorial was established on Through partnerships with individuals, OF SAN ANTONIO Ahern Drive in the Jewish Federation Foundations, Universities and Museums, office. In 2001, the memorial was we bring Holocaust- related educational moved to its current location on the programs, exhibits, speakers, films, n 1975, a request was made to the Community Relations Council of Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus musical and performing arts to South the Jewish Federation to assist in teaching the subject of the Holocaust. of the San Antonio Jewish Community, Central Texas. In the last year, 17,525 This request prompted the Council to launch an effort that would quickly the number of student field trips began students benefited from educational lead to the development of one of the first Holocaust educational to surpass the programs presented programming including trunks and I programs in the country, and eventually to the establishment of the in schools. During the school year, docent-led tours and almost 1000 Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio (HMMSA). students were crowded into the visitors attended our special programs. museum for guided tours and visits Early presentations were made in schools that engaged students in discussions with survivors. The Holocaust was a human tragedy, about the dangers of extremism, the power of hatred and indifference and the and there is much that can be learned need for social justice. Even in the infancy stage of the Holocaust curriculum, At the same time, the Museum from it. Perhaps the most profound students began to examine their own feelings and preconceptions about people continued to expand its services. lesson is that human life has supreme and community. Trunks filled with educational materials value. Guarding against the violation were offered to teachers on loan. of the rights of individuals and groups Twice-a-year workshops began for is a prime responsibility of good An Expanded Curriculum A teachers’ manual was published and a steady number of teachers who citizenship. Students empowered to distributed to schools and an original received three hours of Continuing accept that responsibility may be able Within a short period of time, the ancillary teaching unit on the “Nature Professional Development certificates to create a civilization that avoids the Council was flooded with requests for of Prejudice” was filmed by KLRN, authorized by the Texas Department of pitfalls of the past. In a world that the program. In the months and years the local public television station. The Education. In 2002, when U.S. military continues to experience alienation, that followed, an expanded curriculum most meaningful change in the project bases began to observe a National Day hatred and violence, the lesson is more was presented in public and private was the addition of testimonies from of Remembrance, the Museum became valuable now than ever. schools and universities in Bexar Holocaust survivors. Survivors’ first- the resource for speakers and materials County, and South Central Texas. hand accounts of suffering made for Brooks City Base, Fort Sam Houston The Holocaust Memorial Museum School districts throughout the area history real by a face, a voice and and Randolph Air Force Base. A new began when one person reached out also scheduled in-service trainings a plea for tolerance and peace. A exhibit entitled “In America 1933- to another, and its teachings are spread for teachers. Interest in the subject constant stream of grateful letters to 45,” added in 2007, helped students today in the same way. One person at increased every year, and with it the survivors remains a testament to their understand conditions in the United a time, we’re making a difference to demand for more education. indelible impact. States and the American response to create a better world.
16 JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO • JFSA.ORG TRIBUTE 2020 17 MUSEUM STAFF
Nehemia “Nammie” HOLOCAUST MUSEUM Ichilov Interim CEO, Museum Director OF SAN ANTONIO
Kate COMMISSION MEMBERS McCloud Assistant Director Linda G. Solis, Chair Jason Johnson
Victoria Aarons Jeanette Pierce
Nicole Cantor Julie Berlin Richard Planto Munoz Maxine Cohen Varda Ratner Programs Associate DeAnne Cuellar Rabbi Ben Richards
Sharon Greenwald Josh Sutin
Marjorie Gregerman Reverend Ben Trammell Julie Tzucker Mark Ingram Sandra Wartell Director of Jewish Engagement & Learning Bette Vexler, Member-at-Large
18 JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO • JFSA.ORG TRIBUTE 2020 19 JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO STAFF BOARD OF Nehemia ‘Nammie’ Ichilov Interim Chief Executive Officer DIRECTORS Janet Irwine CHAIR OF THE BOARD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chief Financial Officer Michael Swanson Wendy Glick Rhonda Gurinsky VICE CHAIRS Mark Ingram Greg Davis Leslie Komet Ausburn Beth Keough Jean Karren Jordana Pazin, Ph.D Jason Miller-Goodman Editor, Jewish Journal Director of Philanthropy Marc Schnall Philip Moss Lisa Epstein, PhD Eva Laporte Rachelle Neuman SECRETARY Jewish Community Marketing & Communications Joe Patrick Claudia Stokes, Ph.D Relations Council Director Director Varda Ratner
Tara Garner Kate McCloud Jeremy Rosen TREASURER Amy Saklad, PhD Accounting Manager HMMSA Assistant Director Joshua Sutin Leslie Selig-Byrd Pam Harper Nicole Munoz Stephen Sherman Accounting Associate HMMSA Programs Associate CHAIR’S CHOICE Alice Troy Stanley Alterman Nehemia “Nammie” Ichilov Julie Tzucker EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS HMMSA Director Director of IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Riley Greenberg Jill Jacobs-Aguirre Jewish Engagement & Learning Harry H. Levy, IV Ben Gurwitz Linda Solis Executive Assistant Pamela Partridge CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Nehemia Ichilov Lauren Stanley & Office Manager Digital Communications Manager Winslow Swart
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In recognition to all who were affected by the atrocities of the Holocaust; in gratitude to those who risked their lives; and in thanks to those who continue to educate about anti- Semitism, racism and hate.
Stanley and Gayle Alterman
We are proud to In recognition of the support the efforts Holocaust Memorial In memory and honor of all the of the Holocaust Museum, their staff, Holocaust survivors. Memorial Museum and supporters for the vital education of of San Antonio. future generations
and for honoring our ancestors who
suffered and who Charlotte Sue perished. and Richard Alterman David J. Fisher, MD
To my friends: Sharon Greenwald, Congratulations to Varda Ratner and Ginny Wind, my good friend and mentor children of Holocaust Survivors, you would have made your parents proud with the work that you do to keep the memory alive. Maxine Cohen Your friends, With gratitude, Lori & Adam Stockstiel
Judith Lachman
In MEMORY of HANNA PANKOWSKY, dear friend, fellow book-lover, author, With sincere appreciation and mentor, who shared her insights and experiences as a survivor with us. and admiration to all the Hanna talked lovingly of her work teaching and inspiring school children volunteers for their time through the Holocaust Memorial and commitment. Museum. She was an inspiration and blessing to us.
- Your Friends at Cody Book Club Irwin & Debby Zucker Congratulations to Maxine Cohen, a very cherished, committed and deserving member of our community.
Jim Toubin
Thank you HMMSA for bringing the stories THANK With gratitude to the docents, of our people's past YOU supporters and staff of the to the children of FOR YOUR Holocaust Memorial Museum San Antonio's future. of San Antonio, and to the chairs of SUPPORT 2020 For Hope For Humanity.
We honor the TOGETHER HMMSA & JFSA staff, WE CAN MAKE Leslie Selig Byrd & Rick Byrd A DIFFERENCE Mary & Harry H. Levy IV and event chairs, Sara & Richard Planto Michael & Louise Ronit Sherwin & Rabbi David Komerofsky Shirley & Michael Swanson Beldon.
Greg Davis & Liz Rockstroh SURVIVORS WHO WERE ACTIVE IN THE HOLOCAUST EDUCATION PROGRAM
Luisa Adar* Dr. George Meyer
Helene Banks Liana Ornstein
Sam Cohen* Hanna Pankowsky*
Oscar Ehrenberg* Renee Pomper*
Fela Fenstermacher* Ella Raboy*
Rudy Finder* Anna Rado
Eugene Finkelstein Ruth Reif*
Dr. George Fodor Sam Rosenzweig*
Erica Haas* Edward Salomans*
Margaret Hopkowitz Bill Samelson MUSEUM HOURS Ilona Haendel* David Scharff* Suzanne Jalnos Emine Simon* Mon-Fri: 9am - 3pm Lola Joffee* Harry Weiss Sunday: 1pm - 4pm Ernst Keiser* Rose Williams
Holiday hours may apply Rivka Ledor* Madeline Wolf*
Anna Levitt* Jack Wysocki*
12500 NW Military Hwy | San Antonio, TX 78231 Ketty Levy* Sam Zalcberg* Roman Lubetsky* Joe Zyskind* Phone: 210.302.6807 | email: [email protected] *=Z”l (zikhrono/zikhronah livrakha - “May his/her memory be a blessing”)
TRIBUTE 2020 37 Jean Karren Morris Roth* DOCENTS & Paula Kaufman Jane Schaffer OTHER VOLUNTEERS Leonard King Sylvan Schaffer Judy Lackritz Alex Scharlack WHO HAVE BEEN ACTIVE IN Illa Lenowitz* Gaby Scharlack THE HOLOCAUST EDUCATION PROGRAM Barbara Lifshin Ed Scheiber* Susan Lisagor Lynn Scheiber
Betty Adler Mary Einstein Harry Mazal* Ruth Shurman
Kate Badash Walter Fein* Sharon Mullen Mindi Silver-Weiss
Cheryl Barath Bill Feldman Beth Novick Reyna Stovall
Susanne Benson Bobbie Feldstone Harriet Nusynowitz* Jessica Strom
Phyllis Braverman* Eugene Festa Mike O’Krent Pic Swartz
David Bowen Aliza Fisher* Sue Oppenheimer Bette Vexler
Thelma Brenner* Grace Gault Liana Ornstein Mel Waldgeir
Herb Brown Cookie Gerson David Present Sandra Wartell
Sylvia Brown Bobbie Ghitis Elleen Raffkind* Marilyn Weinstein
Christine Cohen Larry Gibbons Varda Ratner Marcia Goren Weser
Donald Cohen* Marcia Greenberg Liz Reichman Ginny Wind
Maxine Cohen Marge Gregerman Emilio Rendon Fred Zedeck
Phyliss Cole Jaime Gonzalez Megan Rodriguez Grabrielle Zepeda
Sally Cooper Rebecca Gonzalez Steven Rosenblatt Charles Zucker Eddie Duchin* Judy Halfant
Millie Ehrenberg Becky Hoag *=Z”l (zikhrono/zikhronah livrakha - “May his/her memory be a blessing”)
38 JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO • JFSA.ORG TRIBUTE 2020 39 Thank You
for your support of the Holocaust Memorial
Museum of San Antonio. Your generosity allows us to continue our mission to educate the community about the dangers of hatred, prejudice, and apathy.
Now more than ever, the Holocaust Memorial
Museum is relevant, meaningful, and impactful
for a generation faced with a world of challenges.
Each year, thousands are touched through their
experience at the Holocaust Memorial Museum
and students express how it changes their
outlook and their lives.
Now that you know, what will you do?
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