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Complied from JTA news service Complied from JTA A man was shot outside of a synagogue in North A The victim was shot several times in the leg on Sun- Yosef Rabbi Dovid Lehrfield identified the man as Police have not yet categorized ithe shooting as a The Anglican Church of Canada is close to removing Anglican Church of Canada is close to removing The The Canadian Rabbinic Caucus called the move “a If ratified at the 2022 General Synod, the prayer will Richard Stone, Florida’s first Jewish senator since Richard Stone, Florida’s in Stone died July 28 at the age of 90. He was born In 1975, he became the Democrat and member A After losing his reelection bid in 1980, he In his successful 1974 campaign for Senate, Stone’s Just a nosh... Just Just a nosh... Just Richard Stone, Florida’s first Richard Stone, Florida’s dies Jewish senator since Civil War, Miami Beach. Young day evening, July 28, as he stood outside of the Israel of Greater Miami synagogue waiting to go inside for the daily prayer service. Police told local media that a black Chevrolet Impala circled the synagogue serveral got out and times, before a man stopped the car, opened fire, striking the victim several times in the leg. Lipshutz, a devoted member of his congregation, ac- victim was taken to a The cording to CBS news Miami. local hospital where he underwent surgery. hate crime, according to reports. a prayer for the conversion of the Jews from its official General Synod overwhelmingly The church’s liturgy. - approved its deletion during a recent meeting in Vancou Jewish News reported. The Canadian ver, relations.” Anglican-Jewish milestone in be replaced with one calling for “reconciliation with the Anglican bishop of Quebec Jews.” In a statement, the said the change would help the church “acknowledge and repent” its “participation in anti-Semitism” and “stop singling out Jews as a target for our evangelistic efforts, and to assume a humble and reconciliatory stance with our Jewish elders in the faith,” CJN reported. ambassador-at-large for Central America under Presi ambassador-at-large for Central the Civil War and an adviser on the Camp David Peace the Civil War Accords, has died. Brooklyn and grew up in Miami Beach. He graduated and from Harvard College and Columbia Law School worked as a lawyer in Florida prior to entering politics. Jewish senator first state’s David since the Civil War. who was born Yulee, Levy Jewish but later converted served as to Christianity, a senator for the state in 1855-1861. of the Foreign Relations secure aid for Israel and to Committee, Stone led efforts Accords, which was an advisor on the 1978 Camp David set the stage for the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty. dent Ronald Reagan and as ambassador to Denmark Bush. under President George H.W. Republican opponent, Jack Eckerd, tried attacking him Eckerd ran ads prior by highlighting his Jewish identity. to and on Election Day itself noting that he was a Prot- estant and Stone a Jew. Canadian Anglican Church to remove prayer for conversion of Jews Man shot outside of Miami synagogue - - - Toby Toby INTERIM CEO continued on PAGE 9 INTERIM CEO continued on PAGE She was a practicing pediatrician, pediatrician, She was a practicing ger event put on by the synagogue’s ger event put on by the synagogue’s religious school. Gemunder went to where she received University Tulane master’s a degree, undergraduate her de- and her medical in public health, gree. She did her residency in pedi- at the University of Tampa atrics in South Florida. but with two sets of twins she chose Helping to create the Con- nect program for newcomers included: from left, Car- Goldin, lyn Neuman, JCCs Tampa & Federation’s Chief Develop- ment Officer Alissa Fischel, Honor Rodgers, Phillip Shat- tan and Elena Khaidov. EL PASO continued on PAGE 8 continued on PAGE EL PASO come mat Volunteers sought Volunteers mem- The Federation is seeking community “Together, we explored the values of hospi- values the we explored “Together, Committee members were: Andrea Cohen, were: members Committee bers to participate in Connect. If you would like Connect. in participate bers to members to other to introduce new community event attendees, host a Shabbat or holiday meal in other as- involved in your home, or become jewishtampa.com/ visit program, of the pects director of Rachel Sperber, welcome or contact at (813) 769-4770 or engagement, philanthropic [email protected]. unteers to build on and redevelop a program the unteers to build on and redevelop a program group, The in years past. offered organization design helped Impact, with Volunteer called of the initia- the new elements and determine - Vol the program. the name of tive, including to provide tan- was created with Impact unteer leadership and hands-on service-learning gible group the opportunity giving the experiences, while also ex- skills and expertise to share their ploring their own Jewish values. vol- the stranger with the and welcoming tality Robbins, direc said Lisa unteers on our team,” tor of young adult engagement. “Thanks to their tor of young adult engagement. and life to values those bringing are we efforts, bringing this program to fruition for the entire community.” Car Khaidov, Katz, Elena Goldin, Lauren Toby lyn Neuman, Honor Rodgers, Phillip Shattan, Arlyn Stein, Slawsky, Shub, Stephanie Alina Ashley Zohar. and Tebbi Tyrette - Prior to her service as president for has also served on the Gemunder behalf of TJFS as a full-time staff staff full-time TJFS as a of behalf member is exciting.” the past two years, she also served as a board TJFS advisory council, on and as vice presi- member at large, dent of philanthropy. at committee executive and board and Zedek Schaarai Congregation for Hun- chairs the annual Challenge Joseph Charter used to feel safe in El Paso. But after a gunman a safe in El Paso. But after Joseph Charter used to feel “I had to go the to following and Target day, for the first time is Mexi- She vulnerable. His wife, Fabiola, feels especially more self-conscious about ‘I’m Mexican His wife feels “a little killed 22 people and injured 26 at a Walmart store in the Texas Texas store in the Walmart killed 22 people and injured 26 at a everything changed. city, Telegraphic ever I kind of looked around,” he told the Jewish have to start second guessing “You Agency in a phone interview. and be a little more cautious.” to Crusius, is believed and the suspect, Patrick American, can railed he which in shooting to the prior manifesto a posted have ex-wife of Charter’s relative A and Latinos. immigrants against dur co-workers was there of his one and victims, the was among ing the attack but managed to escape. me here,’” said and there are people here who do not welcome who is Jewish. Charter, By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN news service JTA 12 2019 PAGES AUGUST 9 - 22, A www.jewishpresstampa.com “I am extraordinarily passionate extraordinarily am “I with TJFS for seven years in various with volunteer positions, most recently serving as its board president. and when I learned the agency, about I decided to put about the opportunity, said my name in for consideration,” “I’ve spent many years Gemunder. in volunteer roles with the agency, which have been such rewarding ex- working on continue To periences. The Federation will also be coordinating The Federation members who have re- For the community worked with a group of vol- Federation The This fall, the Tampa JCCs & Federation will Tampa This fall, the goal for Federation’s JCCs & Tampa The new to the Tampa, you are new to “Whether for people opportunities create will Connect JCCs & Fed- For instance, people attending nity member who will facilitate introductions to nity member who will facilitate other attendees. meals hosted in the homes Shabbat or holiday of community volunteers. housewarming area, Tampa the to moved cently the of part a as them to delivered be will baskets program as well. launch Connect, a new program designed to launch Connect, a new program designed relo- who have recently individuals welcome as those not yet area, as well Tampa cated to the connected to the Jewish community. an easy way the Connect program is to create the in and involved welcome to feel for people Jewish community. Tampa or just want to get more Jewish community, is Federation JCCs & Tampa connected, deeply Alissa Fischel, chief devel- here to help,” said opment officer of Tampa JCCs & Federation. to meet for people easier it want to make “We to new people, make friends and get connected our vibrant Jewish community.” in a variety of ways. connections to forge op- an have will time first the for events eration commu with an established to be paired tion Tampa introducing new, friendly introducing new, Tampa out wel approach to rolling - - Photo by Jordyn Rozensky/ Frontera Studio Frontera Rozensky/ Jordyn by Photo -

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Shaking and Another summer of camp fun in the books shimmying to More than 425 campers from The specialty camps at Camp showoff their new kindergarteners through middle J welcomed 200 campers at the moves at hip- schoolers were treated to a variety Bryan Glazer Family JCC. Camp- hop dance camp, of experiences at the Tampa JCCs ers chose from 15 different experi- (L-R) Front row: from classic camp activities such ences ranging from Lego building Campers Lillian Florence, Savannah as archery to more trendy specialty to cooking, to musical theater. Baker, Ronin Baker, camps such as one with a Harry Camp KEFF, specifically for ris- Gemma Garcia, Potter theme. ing kindergarten students, featured Remington Holt and The Camp J signature camp at the arts and crafts, games, swimming, Sibelle Silver. Back JCC on the Cohn Campus hosted and weekly field trips. row: Samuel Pantol, 225 campers at camp sessions, For more information youth and Abby Price, Sebas- June 2 through Aug. 2. Campers teen programming, contact Cydni tian Kravatas, Avery adventured on weekly field trips all Weiner, at (813) 769-4748 or Schwartz, Brianna over the Tampa Bay area, and got [email protected] Voorhies and Elsie to participate in overnight and un- at the JCC on the Cohn Campus, Lindstrom. dernight events. Kids had the option and Emily Kantrowitz at (813) to choose from an array of activities 291-2252 or emily.kantrowitz@ including canoeing, rope climbing, jewishtampa.com at the Bryan arts and culture and aquatics. Glazer Family JCC.

The Sabras group, rising sixth through eighth graders, participating in Israel Day at the J’s Signature Camp. (L-R) Julia Gonzalez, Shelby Friedman, Jacob Kamish, Mcalla Bates, Henry Zoeteway and Ridha Rayani.

Tsofim, rising fourth and fifth graders, Gabby Muilli and Lauren Marcus test out the ropes obstacle course on the Cohn Campus. "Mekor Shalom feels like you're home with friends getting together." Everyone is welcome to... COME & CONNECT! at the Café Mekor Shalom Brunch & Open House SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 11:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M. Top Chef campers with Kenny Mendoza, Bryan Glazer Family JCC Food & 14005A N. DALE MABRY HWY Beverage director, in the kitchen. The aspiring “foodies” included Eve Anton, Lauren Brill, Carson Fleetwood, Sophia Friedman, Ayelet Hearshen, Amelia To RSVP or for more info, Merchant, Olivia Morales, Caleb Neuman, Harper Neuman, Benjamin Pantol, please visit mekorshalom.org Maya Prager, Katie Quick, Laura Quick, Rebecca Quick, Nova Rourke, Isabella Scaperotto, Sophia Scaperotto and Joely Selbst in the kitchen with during the or call 813-963-1818 Top Chef-themed camp, one of 15 speecialty camps offered.

STAFF PUBLICATION & DEADLINE DATES The Jewish Press of Tampa is privately owned, but JIM dAWKINS published in cooperation with the the Tampa JCCs & Publisher & Co-owner AUG. 23 Federation as a community newspaper. The JCCs & Federation underwrites home delivery of the paper to KAREN dAWKINS Bar/Bat Mitzvah Planning Guide Managing editor & Co-owner of TAMPA • Established in 1988 every identified Jewish household in Hillsborough County, to promote Jewish community cohesiveness and identity. Advertising Sales Press Release ...... Aug 9 An independent, bi-weekly newspaper owned by GARY POLIN GALE TARNOFSKY-ABERCROMBIE Advertising ...... Aug 13 THE JEWISH PRESS GROUP of TAMPA BAY, INC. THE TAMPA JCCS & FEDERATION PATRICIA SCHREIBER Also publisher of the Jewish Press of Pinellas County MAINTAINS THE MAIlINg lIST Staff Writer & editor FOR THE JEwISH PRESS. BOB FRYER SEPT. 5 www.jewishpresstampa.com To RECEIvE THE PAPER Ad Design & Graphics Press Release ...... Aug 27 REY vILLALBA or for AddRESS CHANGES, dAvId HERSHMAN Advertising ...... Aug 23 6416 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33707 ■ E-mail at [email protected] Social Columnist Telephone: (813) 871-2332 • Fax: (727) 440-6037 ■ Call (813) 264-9000 dIANE TINdELL SEPT. 20 ■ Go to www.jewishtampa.com E-mail: [email protected] editorial Assistant High Holiday Edition The Jewish Press is mailed STANDARD CLASS. GAIL WISEBERG Standard Class DoeS NoT include a speedy delivery The Jewish Press is a Press Release ...... Sep 10 The Jewish Press assumes no responsibility for the opinions of columnists, guarantee. Date of delivery varies depending on your subscriber to JTA, letter writers, claims of advertisers, nor does the paper guarantee the individual post office. The Global Jewish News Source. Advertising ...... Sep 6 kashruth of products & services advertised or mentioned otherwise. Standard Class Postage Permit: TAMPA PI #3763 AUGUST 9 - 22, 2019 JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA A PAGE 3 Steny Hoyer has a tough job: Uniting Democrats on Israel

By RON KAMPEAS JTA news service WASHINGTON – Steny Hoyer, the longtime congressman from Maryland, is currently the Demo- cratic Party’s majority leader, one step below Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. But for years he was the party’s house whip, responsible in part for managing how Demo- cratic lawmakers voted on the U.S. House of Representatives floor. So Hoyer is good with numbers, and he uses them to make an argu- ment: The Democrats don’t have an Israel problem. (L- R): David Steinberg, Toby Goldin, David Soiferman, Abby Sterensis, and Hoyer, 80, a seasoned dean of Michael Lebovitz at the Professional Community Connections gathering in July. sorts of pro-Israel Democrats in Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images Congress, is leading the largest- Reps. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., and Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., come on stage at the ever delegation of Democratic AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., March 5, 2018. They did not appear together in 2019. lawmakers on a tour of Israel sponsored by the American Israel Hoyer also has reliably been the “We have made a statement, Education Foundation (AIEF), an figure to appear with a Republican and it’s a very strong statement,” affiliate of the American Israel counterpart at the annual AIPAC he said. Public Affairs Committee. There conference to jointly deliver a Hoyer said he hoped to pass are 41 Democrats on the trip this speech on how Democrats and Re- another nonbinding resolution, month — four more than the previ- publicans disagree on everything advanced by Rep. Alan Lowenthal ous high of 37 in 2013. but Israel. That showcase has of California, a Jewish Democrat, Hoyer, who spoke to the Jew- grown tense in recent years as rifts that would express support for the ish Telegraphic Agency from Is- have opened between Democrats two-state solution. Hoyer told JTA rael, pointed out that among the 59 and Israel’s government, fueled that he wants to get Republicans on freshmen Democrats in the House, in part by the rocky relationship board with the resolution because 32 are on the Israel trip. (There was between longtime Prime Minister he said it’s key to show bipartisan a higher percentage of the freshman Benjamin Netanyahu and former unity on Israel. class on the 2013 excursion: Of the President Barack Obama. Another factor is that Republican 38 Democrats elected for the first In 2016, the usually friendly con- backing for two states would stand (L-R) Luy Teitelroit, Professional Community Connection chair; Alex Hazatone, Michelle Schlesinger and Adam Gerber time the year before, 31 took part.) versation onstage between Hoyer as a rebuke to Trump, who has re- He also said the “overwhelming and McCarthy at the conference got treated from the two-state outcome majority” of House members – 398 testy – McCarthy suggested that the to the extent that his Middle East Tampa’s Professional Community of 435 – voted last month for a non- Obama administration had sowed peace negotiating team, led by binding resolution that condemned “doubt” about the U.S.-Israel rela- Trump’s senior adviser and son- Connection event draws a crowd the movement to boycott, divest tionship, and Hoyer countered that in-law Jared Kushner, refuses to from and sanction Israel, and only the two nations’ security establish- use the term in official documents. More than 70 people attended PCC events are open to the 16 out of 235 Democrats voted ments “are cooperating as closely JTA has learned that Hoyer the Tampa JCCs & Federation’s entire community and welcomes against. today as they have in the past.” persuaded Republicans to back quarterly Professional Community people from all industries and Lastly, Hoyer said, only two This year, Hoyer and McCarthy the resolution, and was ready to Connection (PCC), which was held age groups. Democrats have made statements did not appear together. accept three Republican tweaks at Eddie V’s last month. Luy Teitelroit serves as the 2019- about Israel that he finds problem- Hoyer also appeared to dismiss to Lowenthal’s language. The PCC is an initiative of the Tampa 2020 PCC chair. atic – Rashida Tlaib of Michigan Tlaib and Omar as marginal at most important was to remove the JCCs & Federation and seeks to The next PCC event will be and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, who AIPAC 2019, but he walked word “only” in a passage stating foster the development of networks scheduled sometime this fall. have come under fire for com- that back within days, saying that the two-state outcome would and relationships between Jewish For more information, or to ments about Israel and for support- his complaint was aimed at the ensure Israel’s survival and realize professionals and businesses in the inquire about being a sponsor ing the boycott Israel movement, media, not the congresswomen. legitimate Palestinian aspirations. Tampa Bay area. of PCC, contact Lisa Robbins at or BDS. He said it was “absurd” (Tlaib and Omar are two mem- Now the language says simply that Guests enjoyed drinks and hors 813.769.4723 or lisa.robbins@ to complain about their influence bers of what has become known a two-state solution could accom- d’oeuvres compliments of the jewishtampa.com or visit https:// in comparison to that of President as “The Squad,” four freshmen plish those outcomes, not that it is restaurant. www.jewishtampa.com/pcc. Donald Trump. Democratic congresswomen of the only solution. “You’re talking about two brand color. The others are Reps. Al- new members of Congress and exandria Ocasio-Cortez of New president of the United States, York and Ayanna Pressley of who speaks for all the American Massachusetts.) It was a signal people,” Hoyer said. of how Hoyer, who once easily TO The impression among some wore his pro-Israel credentials on BE in the pro-Israel community is his sleeve, now has to navigate a that they feel squeezed between difficult and often divided caucus FRE Trump’s broadsides from the right when it comes to the Jewish state. against minorities and the criticism Another instance came earlier Healthy of Israel from the left voiced by this year, when Hoyer shut down Tlaib and Omar. an attempt by a handful of moder- “Unfortunately there’s been ate Democrats, led by Rep. Josh L U some attempt to make Israel a parti- Gottheimer of New Jersey, to attach san issue,” Hoyer said, responding an amendment that would have to a question about repeated efforts protected states that penalize Israel H by Republicans to bring pro-Israel boycotters to a law that would have motions to the floor as a means to ended U.S. assistance to Saudi . . potentially embarrass Democrats. Arabia’s war in Yemen. In a closed “The president’s statement about meeting, Hoyer told the caucus Democrats hating Jews is patently that his pro-Israel credentials were absurd, it’s a disservice to Israel as second to none, but that he was not well. The numbers here [in Israel], going to allow the BDS language Republicans and Democrats, the to scuttle the Yemen bill. ColoWell America vote on the BDS resolution shows There remain differences be- overwhelming bipartisan support tween Democrats and the Ne- for the commitment to Israel and tanyahu government. Hoyer said EXPERTS IN HEMORRHOIDS AND COLORECTAL CARE its security.” Democrats raised the two-state (Kevin McCarthy of California, outcome and settlements in their Quick • Painless • In-office Procedures the House minority leader, is lead- meetings with the prime minister, ing 31 Republicans on the trip, also who no longer endorses two states an unusually high number.) and has vowed to expand settle- Hoyer has led the AIEF trips to ments. Hoyer said he told an Israeli Israel for decades and been happy TV station that settlements under- CBD Products • Medical Cannabis Cards to be the group’s pro-Israel face. cut the prospects of peace. The lawmakers meet with top Is- Hoyer told JTA that the over- raeli and Palestinian officials and whelming passage of the anti-BDS tour the country, stopping at its resolution settled the question of Holocaust memorial museum, Yad whether Democrats were pro-Isra- 813-278-6430 Vashem, and the congressionally el, and he would push back against funded Iron Dome anti-missile Republicans who argue that the batteries. nonbinding resolution has no teeth. Shiraz Farooq, MD | Board Certiﬁed Colorectal Surgeon | Tampa, FL PAGE 4 A JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA AUGUST 9 - 22, 2019 Congregations RabbinicallyRabbinically Shabbat Candle SpeakingSpeaking Young Israel of Tampa Lighting Times Torah dedication: Write the last letters of a Aug. 16 • 7:50 pm new Torah scroll then participate in a Torah parade Aug. 23 • 7:43 pm and dedication on Sunday, Aug, 25 at Young Israel Av: the month of despair, the month of love of Tampa- Norman Jewish Center, 13207 N. 52nd Aug. 30 • 7:35 pm By RABBI BRYAN MANN Lord, she shall be praised” (Proverbs St., Tampa. The final letters will be written begin- Sept. 6 • 7:28 pm Congregation Beth Shalom, Brandon 31:30). And it further says, “Give ning at 3 p.m. and a Torah parade will take place The Hebrew month of Av began her of the fruit of her hands; and let at 5 p.m. before a Hakafot celebration at 6 p.m.. To Aug. 1 at sundown. Av is known her works praise her in the gates” participate, go to www.tampatorah.com. as one of the saddest months of the (ibid, 31:31). school on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 8 a.m. This event is year. In Ancient times Tu b’Av was a Cong. Rodeph Sholom open to new, current, and prospective members who Tisha b’Av, the 9th of Av (which day of matchmaking, dancing, joy, Barbecue: There will be a Tu B’Av and wel- want to know more about Sisterhood and Brother- this year coincides with Aug. 10 and and revelry. In modern times some come back barbecue on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. hood. No RSVP required. Call the temple at (813) 11) is a fast day that commemorates Jews celebrate this day as a Jewish at the home of Rabbi Josh Hearshen. There is no 876-2377 for more information. the destruction of the Temple in Valentines Day of sorts. It is most charge for the kosher dinner. For more information, History Center tour: The Nu Frontiers Jerusalem. The rabbis of the Talmud commonly celebrated in Israel and is call the synagogue office at (813) 837-1911. group will take a tour of the Tampa Bay History teach us that slowly getting celebrated by Jews all Adult B’nai Mitzvah: Congregants are Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 the Temple over the world. invited to join in a celebration of two couples – p.m. The history center is at 801 Old Water St., in Jerusalem The month of Av begins by inviting Michelle and Alvin Norris and Yolanda and Ar- Tampa. For the tour and bus ride from the temple, was destroyed us to lean into our despair. Whether mando Rivera – who will be celebrating their adult cost is $17 for members, $26 for non-members. For because of it is the sadness and tragedy of los- b’nai mitzvahs on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 9:30 a.m.. those who want the tour only, the cost is $9. The bus ing our first spiritual home or the A kiddush luncheon, sponsored by the celebrants’ will leave the temple at 9:45 a.m. The tour will be led םנניח תניש sinat hinam sadness and tragedy of more modern family members, will be held at the synagogue fol- by congregant docents Carl Zielonka and Evelyn baseless tragedies, we as Jews face: shootings lowing the service. Straus. Curator Brad Massey will also present his hatred. (Yoma in synagogues, the resurgence of Camp Shabbat: Come in your camp t-shirt “Top 10 in Tampa History.” After the tour, the group Neo-Nazism and white supremacy, 9b) We lost along with a camp memory to share as the congre- will lunch at the Columbia Cafe, a branch of the Co- our spiritual witnessing similar tragedies that our gation celebrates Jewish summer camping at the lumbia Restaurant. RSVP at www.zedek.org/RSVP home, our ancestors faced happening again to Shabbat service on Friday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. or call Lisa Kiev-Chen at (813) 876-2377, ext. 249. place of ancient Jewish practice, the other minority populations … Tisha unday school opens: place where some felt most connect- b’Av tells us to lean into the feelings S The first day of the ed to the Divine because we were so of fear, grief, despair. new season of Sunday school begins on Sunday, Cong. Mekor Shalom Open house: filled with hate. Tu b’Av tells us, “But you cannot Aug. 25 at 9 a.m., with a back-to-school party at All are invited to the Café Mekor The ninth of Av is spent fasting, stay there. Even in this month of 11 a.m. Shalom brunch and open house on Sunday, Aug. 18 refraining from some of the other despair and tragedy there is still Movie night: Watch a showing of “The Wed- from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the synagogue. Cur- pleasures of life, reflecting on the love.” Perhaps even more so in a ding Plan” with Cantor Andres Kornworcel on rent and prospective members are welcome. For destruction of the Temple by reading month where we lean into our grief Monday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. When her fiancé bows more information, call (813) 963-1818. Eicha, the book of Lamenta- and despair, a month that reminds out on the eve of her wedding, Michal refuses to can- Israeli dancing: Tampa’s Israeli dance troupe הכיא tion, and reflecting on other Jewish us baseless hatred still exists in the cel the wedding arrangements. An Orthodox Jew, will meet on Tuesday evenings at the synagogue and tragedies. world, we need a reminder that love she insists that God will supply her a husband as offer lessons. Everyone is welcome to participate. A short six days later (Aug. 17 and also exists. We need a day to dance the clock ticks down. Cost for the movie is $5 and Beginners dancing is from 7-8 p.m. and intermedi- 18) is Tu b’Av, the 15th of Av – the and celebrate love. snacks and refreshments will be provided. ate is from 8-9 p.m. The cost is $2 with proceeds go- Jewish day of love. Mishna Taanit In this month of Av let us learn from Embracing Judaism: Learn more about your ing toward workshops and equipment for the group. 4:8, the earliest mention of Tu b’Av these holidays. Let us recognize the heritage or about becoming Jewish at free classes in our tradition. teaches, “Rabbi baseless hatred that exists in our on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. with Rabbi Hearshen. To Cong. Kol Ami Shimon ben Gamaliel said: There world; the baseless hatred we might register go to the synagogue website. were no days of joy in Israel greater carry in our hearts knowingly or un- Open house: The congregation will hold an than the fifteenth of Av and Yom knowingly and begin to productively open house on Sunday, Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 Cong. Schaarai Zedek p.m. to welcome Rabbi Rachel Blatt and her fam- Kippur. On these days the daughters move through it. Let us also recog- Roaming Romeos: The Retired Older Men nize our internal and external worlds ily. There will be a hot dog lunch, along with games. of Jerusalem would go out in bor- Eating Out (ROMEO) group will join Rabbi Rich- rowed white garments in order not are not just filled with hate – that Enjoy Blaise Ryndes performing the Sphere’s ard Birnholz for food and conversation at Shula’s to shame any one who had none. All there is love; love that deserves to be Bubble and Magic Show, as seen on “America’s Got American Steak House, 4860 W. Kennedy Blvd., these garments required immersion. amplified, celebrated, and danced to. Talent.” Learn about all the Kol Ami committees, The daughters of Jerusalem come Hodesh Tov (Happy month). Tampa, on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 11:45 a.m. Pay meet the staff and see what programs are planned out and dance in the vineyards. What for your own lunch from the menu, but RSVP so for this year. This is also a chance to sign up for would they say? Young man, lift up Rabbinically Speaking is pub- enough seats can be reserved. RSVP at www.zedek. youth groups. your eyes and see what you choose lished as a public service by the org/RSVP or call Lisa Kiev-Chen at (813) 876- Brotherhood karaoke night: The Brother- for yourself. Do not set your eyes on Jewish Press in cooperation with the 2377, ext. 249. hood will host a karaoke night event at O’Brien’s Get to know the ’hoods: beauty but set your eyes on the fam- Tampa Rabbinical Association which The Sisterhood Irish Pub, 15435 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Carrollwood, ily. “Grace is deceitful, and beauty assigns the column on a rotating and Brotherhood will cohost a bagels and coffee on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. There will be food, basis. meet and greet during the first day of religious is vain, but a woman that fears the • CONTINUED on NEXT PAGE Religious Directory HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 33624 • Rabbi Yossie Dubrowski, executive director • Telephone: (813) Monthly gathering – see website for more information • Telephone: 813- Reform 963-2317 • Website: www.chabadoftampabay.com 968-7850; email: [email protected]. • Website: www.Orahavah.org • BETH ISRAEL/ JEWISH CONGREGATION OF SUN CITY CENTER — 1115 E. CHABAD of BRANDON / JEWISH DISCOVERY CENTER — 1578 Bloomingdale Affiliated with Aleph. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center • Mailing Address: P. O. Box 5203, Sun Ave., Valrico, 33596 • Rabbi Mendel Rubashkin • Services: Saturday, City Center, 33571 • Rabbi Carla Freedman • Shabbat Services: Friday 10 a.m. • Call for location, Telephone: (813) 571-8100 • Website: CITRUS COUNTY 7:30 p.m., 2nd & 4th Saturday 10 a.m., Torah Study: noon • Telephone: chabadbrandon.org. Conservative Congregation BETH SHOLOM — 102 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills • Mailing (813) 634-2590 • Web address: www.jcscc.org. • Affiliated with Union CHABAD CHAI of SOUTH TAMPA — 2511 W. Swann Ave. #201, Tampa, address: Beverly Hills Jewish Center, P. O. Box 640024, Beverly Hills, for Reform Judaism FL 33606 • Rabbi Mendy Dubrowski • Services: 1st and 3rd Saturday FL 34464-0024 • Shabbat services: Friday, 6 p.m., Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Congregation BETH AM — 2030 W. Fletcher Ave, Tampa 33612 • Rabbi of month, 10 a.m. • Telephone: (813) 922-1723 • Website: www. th Telephone (352) 746-6258 • Website: www.bethsholomcitrus.org Jason Rosenberg • Shabbat Services: 1st, 3rd and 5 Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; ChabadSouthTampa.com nd th 2 and 4 Fridays, 6:30 p.m., potluck dinner to follow; Saturdays, 9 a.m. • BAIS MENACHEM CHABAD rd — 1319 North B. St., Tampa, 33606 • Rabbi PASCO COUNTY Torah study 3 Saturday, 10 a.m. • Telephone (813) 968-8511 • Website: Levi Rivkin • Shabbat dinner, 8 p.m. • Shacharit service: Mon. & Thurs., Orthodox www.bethamtampa.org. • Livestreaming services • Affiliated with Union 8:15 a.m., Weinberg Village. Mincha service: Mon.—Thurs., 7 p.m., • CHABAD JEWISH CENTRE at WIREGRASS — 2124 Ashley Oaks for Reform Judaism Telephone: (813) 375-9799, (813) 504-4432 • Website: www. bmchabad. Circle, Wesley Chapel, 33544 • Rabbi Mendy Yarmush • Services: Congregation BETH SHALOM — 706 Bryan Road, Brandon, 33511 • Rabbi com Bryan Mann • Shabbat Service: Friday 7:30 p.m., • Telephone: (813) 681- Saturday, 10:30 a.m. • Telephone: (813) 642-3244 • Website: www. Congregation BAIS TEFILLAH — 14908 Pennington Road, Tampa, 33624 ChabadatWiregrass.com. 6547 • Website: http://bethshalom-brandon.org. • Affiliated with Union • Rabbi Yossie Dubrowski • Shabbat Services: Friday, 8 p.m. , Saturday for Reform Judaism 10 a.m. • Sunday Shachrit, 9 a.m. • Telephone: (813) 963-2317 • Website: Unaffiliated Congregation SCHAARAI ZEDEK — 3303 W. Swann Ave., Tampa 33609 www. chabadoftampaybay.com Congregation BETH CHAVARIM – Shabbat services: third Friday at a member’s home. Telephone: (813) 957-1269 • Email familyfriendlytemple@ • Rabbi Joel Simon, Rabbi Nathan Farb • Cantor Deborrah Cannizzaro YOUNG ISRAEL of TAMPA - 13207 N. 52nd St., Tampa, 33617 • Rabbi Uriel yahoo.com • Services: Friday, 7:00 p.m., Saturday, Torah study, 9 a.m. • Telephone: Rivkin • Services: Monday - Friday 7 a.m., Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 10 (813) 876-2377 • Website: www.zedek.org. • Livestreaming services • a.m. • Sunday, 9:00 a.m. • Evening services every night at sunset • (813) NORTH PINELLAS COUNTY Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism 832-3018 • Website: www. youngisraeloftampa.org Reform MERKOS CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF CENTRAL FLORIDA — 613 S. Melville Ave. Conservative Temple AHAVAT SHALOM — 1575 Curlew Rd., Palm Harbor, 34683 • Tampa, 33606 • Director: Rabbi Lazer Rivkin • Telepone: (813) 966-8770 Rabbi Gary Klein • Cantorial soloist, Allison Rosoff • Services: First Congregation KOL AMI — 3919 Moran Road, Tampa 33618 • Rabbi • Website: www.ChabadOfCentralFlorida.com Friday: 6:00 p.m., All other Fridays: 7:30 p.m., call for Saturday service Howard Siegel • Services: Friday 6:30 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, time • Telephone: (727) 785-8811 • Website: www. ahavatshalom.org. • 9:15 a.m.; Monday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m. • Torah study every Saturday, Campus Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism 8:30 - 9:25 a.m. • Telephone: (813) 962-6338 • website: www. kolami. CHABAD HOUSE JEWISH STUDENT CENTER at USF — 13287 Arbor Point org. • Livestreaming services • Affiliated with United Synagogue of Circle unit 102, Tampa, 33617, Mailing address: USF Marshall CTR. Box Conservative Judaism. 310, Tampa, 33620. • Rabbi Levi Rivkin • Shabbat Services and meal: POLK COUNTY Congregation MEKOR SHALOM — 14005A N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, Friday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. • Housing Available • Telephone: (813) Reform 33618 • Hazzan Jodi Sered-Lever, Spiritual Leader • Services: Friday 6:30 504-4432 • Website: www.chabadhouseusf.org • Email: bmchabad@ Temple BETH SHALOM — 1029 Bradbury Road, • P.O.B. 313 Winter p.m., Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Telephone: (813) 963-1818 • Website: www. gmail.com Haven, 33882-0313 • Rabbi Garson Herzfeld • Shabbat evening services: mekorshalom.org. • Unaffiliated CHABAD JEWISH STUDENT CENTER at UT – 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Box P., (usually 2nd and 4th Shabbat of the month at 7:30 p.m.) Torah study- Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. • Telephone: (863) 292-0722. • Website: www. Congregation RODEPH SHOLOM Tampa 33606 • Rabbi Levi Rivkin • Telephone: (813) 504-4432 • Website: — 2713 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa 33629 templebethshalompolk.org. • Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism • Rabbi Josh Hearshen • Cantor Andres Kornworcel • Services: Friday. www.chabadut.org 6 p.m.; Saturday service, 9:30 a.m.; Mon. – Fri. 7:15 a.m., Sunday, 9:15 HILLELS OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST— 13101 Sycamore Drive, Tampa, Conservative a.m. • Telephone: (813) 837-1911 • Website: www.rsholom.org. • Affiliated 33620 • Rabbi Ed Rosenthal • Shabbat Services: (during academic Temple EMANUEL — 600 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, 33803 • with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. year) Friday 6:30 p.m. • Telephone: (813) 899-2788 • Website: www. Rabbi David Goldstein • Shabbat Services: Friday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 suncoasthillels.org. a.m. Telephone: (863) 682-8616. • Website: TempleEmanuelLakeland. Orthodox com. • Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. BAIS (TEMPLE) DAVID CHABAD — 2001 W. Swann Ave., Tampa 33606 USF CHABAD on CAMPUS — 4506 Sweetwater Lake Drive, Tampa, 33620 • Rabbi Lazer Rivkin • Shabbat Services and meal: Friday 7:30 p.m., • Rabbi Pinny Backman • Website: www.USFChabad.com • Telephone: Orthodox Saturday 9:45 a.m., 7:30 p.m. • Telephone: (813) 966-8770 • Website: (813) 978-8723 CHABAD JEWISH CENTER — 2270 Griffin Road, Lakeland, 33810 • Rabbi www.chabadofcentralflorida.com. • Email: [email protected] Jewish Renewal Moshe Lazaros • Shabbat Services: Saturday 10 a.m. • Telephone: CHABAD LUBAVITCH of TAMPA BAY — 14908 Peninngton Road, Tampa Congregation OR AHAVAH — Rabbi Debrah Shenefelt, spiritual leader • (863) 937-5565 • Website: www.chabadlakeland.org. AUGUST 9 - 22, 2019 JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA A PAGE 5 Rare Spanish Shabbat service held in Tampa Almost 100 people gathered at ing for all whether you were a Span- enthusiasm: “Fue una experiencia Congregation Rodeph Sholom in ish speaker or not. You could feel enriquecedora espiritualmente y Tampa on June 7 to celebrate Shab- the ruach (Hebrew for spirit) in the sentir esa conección entre nuestras bat in Spanish – perhaps not the room. The enthusiasm for the music, raíces culturales y nuestra fe judía.” first ever such event in Tampa, but delicious dinner and the wonderful (It was a rich spiritual experience certainly a rare happening. singing was contagious. Looking and we felt the connection between “It is great to be able to have ser- forward to the next Shabbos experi- our cultural roots and Jewish faith.) vices in your own language in order ence.” Susie Magnes said. Another service planned to reflect your culture and traditions Roxana Levin added in Spanish: The synagogue’s next Shabat en and that can be enjoyable by all; “Gracias Andrés por organizar el Español will be on Friday, Aug. 23 the idea is to have a whole Shabbat maravilloso Shabbat en español! at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Shabbat experience with prayers, food and Lo pasamos súper! Y les agradezco dinner. Cost for dinner is $10 per songs,” said Rodeph Sholom’s Can- a ti y a Ariana por la sabrosa cena person and $36 per family. tor Andres Kornworcel, originally de Shabbat. Que se repita pronto!” Registration in advance is re- from Uruguay. The cantor, along (Thank you, Andres, for organizing quired at https://www.rsholom.org/ with his wife, Arianna Alfe, recently the marvelous Shabbat in Spanish! event/shabbat-en-espanol.html became U.S. citizens. We had lots of fun! I thank you and Congregation Rodeph Sholom “This was such a special Shabbos Ariana for a delicious Shabbat din- is at 2713 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa. (L-R) Lilian Stark, Susie Magnes (partially visible), Sara Weitzenfeld, Gabi experience for everyone who shared ner too. May it be done again soon!) For more information, call (813) Weitzenfeld, Tica Levi and Ariana Alfie surround a table of Shabbat candles the evening. The service was uplift- Evelyn Aimee also expressed her 837-1911. during a Shabbat service in Spanish.

Congregations Cong. Bais Menacham Chabad • CONTINUED from PREVIOUS PAGE Torah class: Join a weekly Torah class on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the University of Tampa. drink and music. The event is open to all congregants The class explores contemporary issues through a 21 years or older. Torah perspective. Book talk: The synagogue’s book group will meet For more information, contact Rabbi Levi Rivkin on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. to discuss “A Bride for at (813) 504- 4432 or email [email protected]. One Night” by Ruth Calderone. This is Calderone’s Practical kabbalah: Enrich the soul and mind first book translated into English. In this book, the with a touch of kabbalah. Learn practical spirituality author reimagines Talmudic tales, drawing readers into for everyday life. Classes are held on Wednesdays, the lives of Talmudic characters. 6:15 - 7 p.m. Torah Trope classes: Learn to chant Torah during classes on Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Cong. Beth Shalom synagogue library. Is your child having a b’nai mitzvah Brandon this year and you would like to chant a Torah portion? Let’s Chat: Join in a monthly discussion-based Ethel Pila is teaching a beginners Torah reading class class with Rabbi Bryan Mann on Sunday, Aug. 18 L to R) Cindy Schiff, Charlotte Astor, Nancy Sterngold, Susan Forman, Penny Dahne on Tuesday evenings. at 3 p.m. These sessions are open to everyone and L’Chaim: and Ron Schiff. A class, Sharing Life’s Lessons, is held each is a stand-alone class, so you can join anytime. on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. There is a different This month the class will continue its discussion of Scrabble Sunday at the Glazer Family JCC topic, readings and different leader for each weekly the book “Judaism’s 10 Best Ideas” by Rabbi Arthur Enjoy a friendly game or two of Plus, get ready for the 2nd annual session. Green, focusing on “Torah, The People and the Book Knitting time: Scrable at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC Scrabble Tournament Aug. The Sisterhood Needle Work- Text and Interpretation” ers hold weekly knitting sessions on Tuesdays from JCC. A coach will be on hand to 25. To sign up, go to http://apm. 1:30 - 3 p.m. in the boardroom. The knitters make help you kick your game up a notch activecommunities.com/tampajcc/ fabric quilt wall hangings and knitting and crocheting Cong. Beth Israel on Sundays from 10:30- noon. Activity_Search/2831. squares to make quilts that are donated to charity. For Sun City Center more information, call the Kol Ami office. Membership event: The Sun City Center con- JCCs launch new club for podcast enthusiasts gregation is hosting a prospective member brunch on The Tampa JCCs are launching a podcast. Participants are invited Cong. Beth Am Sunday, Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The synagogue new activity on Wednesday, Sept. to learn something new about the Open house: Meet Rabbi Jason Rosenberg and will showcase its programming including rabbi’s class- 4 from 7-8:30 p.m. for those who world and themselves. es, Sisterhood, Men’s Club, social programs and social members of the temple board, Men’s Club, Sisterhood, enjoy podcasts. The new Podcast The club is open to JCC members action opportunities. RSVP to [email protected] Zahav, youth groups, religious school families and Club is an initiative of the Bryan and guests of all ages, all faiths and other congregants during an open house on Sunday Sisterhood meets: Take a trip down memory Glazer Family JCC and at the Cohn backgrounds. The first meeting will Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Breakfast will be served. lane when Marylyn Butcher leads a program of Campus JCC. be held in a private home. To reg- In addition to the rabbi, folks can meet Cantor Tanya “school days revisited” on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. Greenblatt and congregation president, Milt Orkin. in the synagogue’s social hall. Travel back in time when Like a book club, members of the ister, go to bryanglazerfamily.jcc/ Everyone is welcome including interfaith families, school was all about reading, writing, and arithmetic, Podcast Club will meet with other podcast, or for more information, LGBQIA individuals, couples, and families. There is and of course, recess. The meeting is free and open curious and inquisitive listeners contact Ashley Zohar at Ashley. no charge to attend. For more information, contact to all. Refreshments will be served . If you are not to experience and discuss a new [email protected] Victoria at (813) 968-8511 or go to www.BethAm- in Sisterhood but would like to attend, call Barbara Tampa.org Grossman at (813) 938-3531. Talmud study: Join Rabbi Rosenberg on Thurs- days at 9:30 a.m. for Talmud study sessions. For more Temple Emanuel information contact Rabbi Rosenberg at (813) 968- Lakeland 8511 or email [email protected] Jewish history documentary: There will be an encore presentation of the movie, “Seders and Ci- Cong. Or Ahavah gars: A History of Jews in Tampa” on Sunday, Aug. 25 Talking about God: Join in a discussion about God from 3-4 p.m. The documentary is a series of interviews and everyday lives on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m., with the descendants of founding Jewish families of with Havdallah included. Bring something to share for Tampa including some with Lakeland connections dessert. This event is free. RSVP to: orahavahtampa@ Following the movie, stay for the monthly trivia fun. gmail.com. For more information, call (863) 682-8616. 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But WASHINGTON – After a white far greater number of killings than at synagogues in Pittsburgh and who is now the ADL’s senior vice they said there are several ways the supremacist gunman murdered 22 international terrorists. in Poway, CA. According to the president for programs. government tracks international people in El Paso, Jewish groups The El Paso shooter cited the rac- Anti-Defamation League, white Jewish security officials say the terrorists that could apply to do- that track hate say now is the time ist “great replacement” theory – that supremacists have killed at least country needs to hearken back to mestic terrorists as well. to get serious about the threat from people of color and Muslims plan 73 people since the August 2017 what happened after 9/11. Defining terrorism: “The abil- the far right. to “replace” whites in the West – neo-Nazi march in Charlottes- “We need to harness some of that ity to designate domestic terrorist In fact, Jewish security officials in his manifesto. His targets were ville, VA. same energy that we as a country groups – there is no clear entity say, the crisis calls for the kind Mexicans. “We need a wholesale rethink, demonstrated 18 years ago to face responsible for designating those,” of response that followed 9/11 — The same theory fueled the in terms of our domestic security this new threat and provide law Masters said. (The State Depart- building a system to track white murder of 51 Muslims at two posture, to address violent extrem- enforcement with what they need ment designates international ter- supremacists from scratch. Since New Zealand mosques earlier ism and bias crimes,” said George to confront a threat that number rorist groups.) for number has been more deadly Tracking communications: Mas- than foreign terrorist organiza- ters said designating domestic tions,” said Michael Masters, who terrorist groups would allow their directs the Secure Community Net- communications to be monitored. work, the security arm of national “While law enforcement can Jewish organizations. monitor communications between The 9/11 attacks led to a spate of people connected with foreign efforts to track international terror: terrorist groups, even for U.S. A Religious School the creation of the Department of citizens,” he said, “those same Homeland Security; the enactment tools don’t exist for terror groups experience to remember! of the Patriot Act; the enhanced in the United States.” The Religious School targeting of the financial networks In watching international terror- that fund terrorists. ism, authorities are able to track key Experience at ”We do not have the necessary words and phrases in online com- tools,” said Masters, a former se- munications and then seek a war- Congregation Schaarai Zedek is: nior official at the Cook County, rant to identify the interlocutors. 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Being a part of Temple Ahavat Shalom has been a blessing to our family. Rabbi Klein and the religious school staff are such wonderful people and go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcomed and loved. The Religious School teachers plan engaging and hands on lessons that teach the children about their Jewish culture, history and traditions. This enables the students to build strong Jewish identities. We as a family could not have made a better decision to join Temple Ahavat Shalom and we are thrilled that our children are attending its religious school. - The Verbel Family PAGE 8 A JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA AUGUST 9 - 22, 2019

Swastikas painted on EL PASO food truck in Miami • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE He said the shooting has sparked (JTA) – Swastikas were spray- new discussions with his wife. painted on a Jewish-owned food “She has now talked about ‘I truck in the Little Haiti neighbor- want to get a gun. I don’t feel safe. hood of Miami. I want to make sure if I was ever The act of vandalism on the Bao put in that situation I would have at Wow Burgers Bruh food truck was least some means to try to protect reported on Aug. 2. The truck is not our children,” he said. yet officially open for business, the Charter, 33, and his wife belong news channel Local 10 reported, to the city’s Reform synagogue, and it has previously been targeted where they are one of many Latino- with anti-Semitic vandalism. Jewish couples. “It’s really disgusting, honestly, “A lot of the families at Temple to see this in the United States, in Mount Sinai include people who Miami. This is a place of all people, have chosen Judaism, who were local and it’s really unwelcoming to the people and fell in love with Judaism community for us to start our busi- as they were falling in love with a ness in a place where people are future spouse, and it includes a lot of going to slap swastikas on our busi- interfaith families as well,” said the ness before we open,” Alex Ovadia, congregation’s rabbi, Ben Zeidman. who is Jewish, told Local 10. There are approximately 5,000 Jews in El Paso, and even for those who do not have Latino family members, the shooting hit hard. The Jewish community is TAMPA JEWISH FEDERATION close with the Latino community, which makes up 80 percent of the city. Members mix socially and at interfaith events. “There’s this feeling like we’ve lost a part of ourselves in a way 2020 CAMPAIGN because of what our city is and how we relate to everybody else who is here,” Rabbi Zeidman said. The rabbi helped organize an interfaith vigil the night after the shooting. He represented the synagogue alongside Rabbi Scott Rosenberg of B’nai Zion, the city’s Conservative congregation. Temple Mount Sinai’s choir sang as part of the musical prelude. The Reform synagogue, which KICKOFF has nearly 400 member house- holds, is also raising money to dis- tribute to victims and their families. featuring El Paso is also home to a Jew- ish federation, a Chabad house, a Jewish preschool and a Holocaust Michelle Azar museum. “Historically, there’s been a close relationship between the Jew- A one-woman performance of story and song. ish community and the Hispanic community,” said Stephen Leon, rabbi emeritus of B’nai Zion, which has 250 member families. Rabbi Leon was at the mall where the shooting took place just three days earlier with his wife and “From Baghdad grandchildren. “You just say – without being cliché – just for the grace of God that could’ve been us,” he said. to Brooklyn” Like the Reform synagogue, Rabbi Leon’s congregation is diverse. Twenty to 25 percent of the congregation is Latino – mostly Wednesday, September 25, 2019 families who grew up Catholic but Bryan Glazer Family JCC 522 N. Howard Avenue discovered they have Jewish roots. • Since arriving in El Paso in 1986, Rabbi Leon has been active in Michelle Azar’s unique reaching out to people in the local story is the product of Hispanic community who believe 6:00 PM - Major Gifts Reception they are the descendants of con- Open to all donors who made a $5,000 minimum gift an intermarriage between versos, Sephardi Jews who were her Iraqi-born, Israeli-raised, forcibly converted to Catholicism to the 2019 Annual Campaign or a minimum gift of businessman father and her during the Spanish Inquisition. $25,000 to the Bryan Glazer Family JCC. It all started days after he arrived Brooklyn-born and raised, singer- in the city for the first time, when a performer Ashkenazi mother. As man from the nearby city of Juarez, a child, Azar sang on stage with Mexico, sought him out to tell him 7:00 PM - Program & Dessert Reception Placido Domingo, and, in the about a peculiar family custom: His grandmother would light candles Open to the community summer, sang with her friends at every Friday night and say a prayer Habonim-Dror’s Camp Tavor. A graduate in a foreign language. $36 per person of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, she left That week, two others approached Broadway to live in Israel, where she met Rabbi Leon with similar inquiries. It $18 Young Adults (ages 21-35) turned out they had Jewish heritage. her rabbi husband. They currently live in Los In all, Leon says 70 families have re- Angeles with their daughters, where Azar turned to Judaism through his work. Please register online at jewishtampa.com/kickoff works on stage, television and film. Most live in El Paso, although some or contact Loni Lindsay at 813.769.2802 are in nearby towns or in Mexico. “This has become my passion,” the or [email protected]. Join Michelle Azar as she shares her quest to rabbi said. balance her Middle Eastern heritage with her Charter said the tragedy has background of American culture. With an angelic voice, united the city. deep sentiment and humor, Michelle tells a timely story “I’m used to having a very close- TAMPA knit support system in the Jewish JEWISH FEDERATION of a family’s love and dysfunction set against a historical community,” he said. “And now and redemptive backdrop. I’m seeing it as a greater El Paso community.” AUGUST 9 - 22, 2019 JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA A PAGE 9 A Florida pastor called for INTERIM CEO • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE Bat Mitzvah Sarah Silverman’s death to be a stay-at-home mom and concentrate on CNAAN LIPHSHIz her volunteer activities. Her twins are Emma Nava Ella Kaufmann JTA news service and Sarah, 8, and Samuel and Benjamin, 5. An extremist Christian pastor’s anti- “Public service has always been a calling Nava Ella Kaufmann, daughter of Laura photography. Semitic rant in which he called for the death of mine and one of the highlights of my work and Peter Kaufmann of Tampa, will be Special guests of Sarah Silverman has the Jewish comedian in the community is to be able to see the called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on will include fearing for her life. impact we’re having on families throughout Saturday, Aug. 24 at Congregation Beth friends from Silverman, a vocal supporter of numer- Tampa. I have four young children of my Am in Tampa. Camp Ramah Da- ous liberal causes, on Aug. 8 posted a video own, and to be able to show them and model Nava is a seventh-grade honors student at rom, along with family and friends from on Twitter of the sermon and said, “This is to them the importance of community ser- Learning Gate Community School. A mem- California, Connecticut, Massachusetts Adam Fannin of the Stedfast Baptist Church vice, is a great benefit,” she said. ber of the student council, Nava also enjoys and Minnesota. in Florida and he is going to get me killed.” “Michael Barnett’s commitment to TJFS In the video, Fannin says: over these past 10 years has been a blessing. You know these Jewish false prophets, Of course, we wish him continued success the Year honors from the congregation. Survivors anti-Christian, anti-God, they’re willing to in his work in Memphis. At the same time, Obituaries include his wife of 44 years, Cindy Korenvaes; put Jesus to death again … You heard this we’re thrilled to have Dr. Beth Gemunder two sons and daughter-in-law; Bill and Melanie MEYER LEIB FRANKEL, 91, of Atlanta, died comedian Sarah Silverman? … Listen, she is move from her role as a dedicated volunteer Korenvaes, and Drew Korenvaes; brother Hank to a full-time staff member,” said Hazzan June 7. Born in Atlanta, he was a U.S. Army veteran Korenvaes; sister and brother-in-law Elaine and a witch. She is a Jezebel. She is a God-hating of World War II. A graduate of Emory University, he Sy Brief; and one granddaughter. The family sug- whore of Zionism. I hope that God breaks her Jodi Sered-Lever, TJFS board president. was one of the preeminent independent grocers in “Having Beth here, with her caring pres- gests memorials to Congregation Kol Ami. (Segal teeth out and she dies. She is a wicked person Atlanta during the ’50s and ’60s. He then became Funeral Home, Beth David Chapel) and she is like the perfect representation of ence and deep understanding of the agency, an executive in mechanical contracting and con- religious Judaism … She is Satan’s scoffer has ensured a seamless transition during this struction. He was an accomplished obedience dog JEROME MILLSTEIN, 87, of Sun City Center, and she is there to take the world and make time. TJFS continues to meet the needs of trainer, genealogist and bridge player. Survivors died Aug. 6. (David C. Gross Funeral Homes, St. our clients and community without missing include his son Barry Frankel, Atlanta; daughter Petersburg Chapel) ’em laugh and then diss Jesus, try to take a beat. Beth has hit the ground running. TJFS and son-in-law Shelly Frankel Forer and Joseph away the respect from Jesus. is in excellent hands with her as the interim Forer, Tampa; sister and brother-in-law Freida and It is not clear exactly when the clip dates Max Shaffer, Atlanta; four grandchildren including obituary policy chief executive officer,” added Sered-Lever, Jewish Press from, though the background and pulpit look Frankie (Ronald) Linsky of Tampa; and six great- Obituaries of Jewish community members, spiritual leader at Congregation Mekor grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be both local residents and individuals whose similar in style to Stedfast videos uploaded to Shalom. YouTube in the second half of 2018, News- made to the National MS Society or Chabad of survivors live in the area, are published as a TJFS supports those in need through its Cobb. (Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care) Free public service in the Jewish Press of Pi- week wrote. The church is located in Jack- many services and programs, including a nellas County, based on information supplied sonville and it is also unclear from its website community food bank, psychological and MICHAEL B. (MIKE) KORENVAES, 68, of by the family to the funeral home. informaiton if Fannin is still associated with it. Tampa, died Aug. 3. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he may also be submitted directly in writing to social wellness center for counseling, educa- the Jewish Press. email to jewishpress@aol. moved to Tampa from Miami in 1989. He retired Silverman posted a statement about the tional testing, and senior care programs and com or send to Jewish Press, 6416 Central video: emergency financial assistance. TJFS serves as an executive with Macy’s Department Stores ave., st. 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ADVERTISE in the Business & Professional Directory for as little as $38 per issue 813-871-2332 PAGE 10 A JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA AUGUST 9 - 22, 2019 Itching to get involved, make a difference? Young adults sought for leadership program Are you Jewish, ages 25-40, with a pas- positions on boards and committees of local cost is $99 per person if candidates apply by challenges facing our Jewish community. sion for making a difference? Want to take and national Jewish and non-Jewish non- Friday, Sept. 20; $150 per person thereafter. Earlier this year, the Tampa JCCs & Fed- a leadership role in making the Jewish com- profit organizations and agencies. The cost includes course materials and din- eration announced the renaming of JLTI as munity stronger? The series of 11 ner during each session. To apply, visit www. the Hope Cohen Barnett Leadership Institute, If so, the Hope Cohen Barnett Leadership interactive classes jewishtampa.com/HCBLI or www.jewishpi- funded by community member Leslie J. Bar- Institute is for you. will begin with a nellas.org. Applicants will be notified about nett in honor and memory of his wife, Hope The Tampa Jewish Federation and the reception and orien- the status of their applications by Oct. 11. Cohen Barnett. Jewish Federation of Florida’s Gulf Coast tation on Thursday, Highlights of the institute include admis- Barnett, who died in 2018, served as the (formerly the Jewish Federation of Pinellas Oct. 24, and will sion to the Tampa Jewish Federation’s An- first and youngest woman president of the & Pasco Counties) invite emerging young run through Mon- nual President’s Dinner on Sunday, Jan. 26, Tampa Jewish Federation in 1980 at the age leaders from the Tampa Bay area to partici- day, Feb. 24, with and an exclusive tour of One Buc Place with of 30. She rose through the ranks by serving pate in this innovative leadership develop- a graduation date philanthropist Bryan Glazer, co-chairman of on many committees and holding leadership ment experience. to be determined. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on Monday, Nov. positions. In 2008, Barnett received the Jew- Now in its 15th year, the program – previ- Participation is lim- The leadership institute 11. The group will also visit the Florida-Israel ish Federations of North America’s Kipnis- ously known as the Jewish Leadership Train- ited to 18 people. All is named for the late Business Accelerator, learning about its ef- Wilson/Friedland Lion of Judah Award for Hope Cohen Barnett ing Institute – is designed to inspire young classes start at 6:30 forts to help Israeli entrepreneurs grow into outstanding communal leadership. professionals to get involved and assume p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Most meet- the U.S. market. New additions to the program For more information about the institute, leadership roles within local Jewish com- ings take place at the Bryan Glazer Family this year include a session devoted to team contact Lisa Robbins at (813) 769-4723 or munity. More than 220 young adults have JCC in Tampa, with a few classes held at building activities at Empower Adventure in [email protected] or Emilie graduated from the program, with more than other locations throughout the Bay area. Oldsmar and a session devoted to the Jewish Socash at (727) 530-3223 or esocash@jew- 60 graduates currently holding leadership Applications are due Friday, Oct. 4. The Federations’ beneficiary agencies and the ishpinellas.org. Museum kicks off fund campaign for Holocaust teaching trunks The Florida Holocaust Museum launched its Fifth Annual Trunks of Hope online campaign recently to provide “teaching trunks” to educators nationwide free of charge to allow its message of hope to reach even FREE PLACEMENT SERVICE more students. The museum’s teaching trunks were developed to teach about the Holocaust and combat hate and preju- Michelle and her dad dice today. The trunks, filled with carefully selected Michelle Krys age-appropriate materials such as books, videos, maps, Cohen, CSA diaries, photos, artwork, guidelines, lesson plans to help teach students about the Holocaust, other geno- cides and character education. Last year, the museum’s trunks traveled throughout Florida reaching approximately 10,000 students, along with six other states, reaching more than 1,000 additional students. To date, more than one million students have learned the importance of standing up Allow me to help you find a new home against bigotry and hate through these trunks. Although Holocaust education is required through- for your aging loved one. out the state of Florida, not all teachers have the proper materials to educate their students. In light of current Independent RetIRement CommunItIes • events, the Florida Holocaust Museum’s goal to bring Holocaust resources to the state of Florida is more vital Students with the museum’s teaching trunks. AssIsted LIvIng CommunItIes • ALzheImeR’s than ever before. The trunks ensure that teachers and To support the Trunks of Hope campaign, visit & memoRy CARe CommunItIes • In-home CARe students are receiving relevant, factual curriculum and https://www.flholocaustmuseum.org/support/trunks- updated resources about the Holocaust. of-hope. Those making donations in August are • shoRt-teRm RespIte CARe • emeRgenCy Those who would like to know more about eligible to win free box seat tickets (with dinner and dIsChARge • out-of-town ReLoCAtIons the trunks or are a teacher who would like to request beverage included) to attend the Tampa Bay Rays vs. one for their classroom, should contact the museum. Boston Red Sox game on Sept. 20. 727-512-0909 [email protected] The future of the food industry: a local perspective The Florida-Israel Business This quarterly event will focus date from two of FIBA’s portfolio Accelerator (FIBA) will host its on restaurants and food delivery companies, WiseShelf and Waste- summer Connection to Innovation in the Tampa Bay area and will in- less from FIBA’s executive advisor event on Wednesday, Aug. 21, spot- clude a panel discussion with local and retail expert, Eric Williams. lighting innovation and trends in movers and shakers. Connection to Innovation is an the food industry, with an emphasis Featured community trail blazers event series featuring local innova- the Tampa Bay scene. will include Matt Lanza, operat- tion. Prior events featured William The event is open to the coming partner at Ciccio Restaurant Walsh, vice president of strategy munity and will be held at the Group; Rob Povolny, president and development for the Tampa Bay Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N. and founder at Fresco Foods; Anup Rays; Roger Germann, CEO of the Howard Ave., Tampa from 5:30- Balagopal, founder and CEO of Florida Aquarium, and John Couris, 7:30 p.m. Cost is $12 and includes Wifi Water and Dora Furman, vice CEO of Tampa General Hospital. one drink and heavy appetizers. president at Revenue Management The fall Connection to Innovation Tickets are available at www.fiba. Solutions. will be Oct. 23 and will focus on io/events/c2iaugust The event will also include an up- urban technology in Tampa Bay. Batwoman is Jewish in new series – but bat mitzvah scene is out (JTA) – There was only room for so many bats in CW’s much-anticipated Batwoman series. Producers were planning to include a scene of the Jewish superhero coming home from her bat mitzvah. Ultimately it didn’t make the cut, producers revealed, TV Line reported. However, the main character, whose real name is Kate Kane, will still be Jewish and her identity will be addressed in other ways. “We’re trying to find ways of incorporating that without it being a huge thing,” said showrunner Caroline Dries, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Model and actress Ruby Rose will portray Kane in the show, which premieres Oct. 6. Rose has a number tattoos, including one of a cross, and some of them will www.JewishPressPinellas.com be covered in the series since her character is Jewish, according to TV Line. Your 24/7 Source For: Another notable aspect of Batwoman’s identity that will feature prominently is her sexual orientation. Jewish Advertising National & Community News Information International News She is the first lesbian superhero to have a series of her own. 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Organizations class will meet on Sundays, Aug. 18 and 25 and lunch get-togethers. Dues are $25 for Monday Morning Links: Free ses- from 11 a.m. to noon. Childcare is available six months. sions of Monday Morning Links are offered during class. Bridge lessons: A new bridge class, in the new Job-Links office at the Austin Club J: This is an after-school program for those who play at any level, is offered Center building, 1211 N. Westshore Blvd., Glazer JCC for children in kindergarten through fifth at the Glazer JCC on Fridays from Sept. 6 Suite 300, Tampa, from 10-11:30 a.m. The The following events will take place at the grade that will be offered at the JCC on the through Oct. 11 from 1-2:30 p.m. The cost Aug. 19 topic is “What to do if your Job Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N. Howard Cohn Campus starting this fall. Transporta- for the session is $50 for members and $60 Search Fails.” The Aug. 26 topic is “Get Avenue, Tampa. Except where noted, classes tion is offered from the following elemen- for guests, with pro-rating options available. Real Time Feedback on Your 30-second are free for all JCC members. For more in- tary schools: Citrus Park, Essrig, Hammond, World of Books Club: This club will Commercial.” formation including cost for non-members Lowry, Mary Bryant, McKitrick and West- meet at the Glazer JCC on Tuesday, Aug. 20 Boot camp: A full-day pre-Labor and membership fees, call (813) 575-5900. chase. To register, go to JCCCohnCampus. from 5-6:30 p.m. to discuss “A Gentleman in Day job search boot camp will be held on Labor Day pool party: Cool off and com/ClubJ. Moscow” by Amor Towles. Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 say goodbye to summer at a Labor Day pool For more information, contact Samantha Plugged In: Get to know your smart p.m. to provide tools and strategies to help party at the Mezrah Family Aquatic Center Goldberg, youth and teen program coordi- device, be it a phone or tablet, at a workshop individuals in career transition kick their on Monday, Sept. 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. nator, at (813) 769-4728 or samantha.gold- where tech experts give tips and advice. This job search into high gear. The camp will be This is a free event and there will be music, [email protected]. intergenerational class will be held at the hosted by the Nonprofit Leadership Center, games, a bounce house and more. Food and Glazer JCC on Sunday, Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. 1408 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa and if drinks will be available in the J Café. Active Adults to noon. The class is free. free to attend. The event includes lunch. For more information or to register, con- All programs listed are either at the Mau- Advances registration is required by calling tact [email protected] or call (813) reen & Douglas Cohn Jewish Community Genealogical Society (813) 344-0200, emailing RSVP@TBJL. 575-5900. Campus, 13009 Community Campus Drive, Research presentation: Guest org or go to https:/tbjl.org/program/special- Club J: This is an after-school program or at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N. speaker George G. Morgan will discuss event-boot-camp-at-nic/ open to children in kindergarten through Howard Ave. “Using Multiple Database in Tandem to fifth grade that will be offered starting this To RSVP or for more information on Solve Problems” at the next meeting of the Young adults fall. Transportation is offered to the Glazer programs at either center, contact Pnina Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay Wine enthusiasts night out: Take JCC from the following elementary schools: Levermore at (813) 291-2253 or pnina.lever- on Sunday, Sept. 8, at Gulf Coast Jewish your wine knowledge to a new level with a Gorrie, MacFarlane Park and Mitchell. To [email protected]. All registrations Family & Community Services, 14041 Icot fun and interactive wine class for the #Gather register, go to BryanGlazerFamilyJCC.com/ should be completed before events begin. Blvd., Clearwater. Morgan will show how group on Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. ClubJ Museum excursion: A trip to the his method makes research life easier and at the South Tampa Society Wine Bar, 3219 For more information, contact Laura Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Peters- more effective. He will also teach folks which W. Bay-to-Bay Blvd., Tampa. You’ll learn Roberts, director of programs, at (813) 769- burg for a docent-led tour will take place on types of sources to view with cynicism and about wine, expand your knowledge and 4797 or [email protected]. Wednesday, Aug. 21 from noon to 4 p.m.. The how to personally verify facts. Morgan, is build a new network fellow wine lovers. Youth futsal: Kids ages 9-14 are invit- tour will include a private presentation by president of Aha! Seminars, Inc., and an Food and wine tastings included in the $20 ed to develop footwork skills, practice pass- Prof. Emeritus Howard Kerner: “Heroes of internationally recognized genealogy expert. cost for JCC members, or $25 for guests. ing and dribbling, gain ball mastery and work the Holocaust – Noble Tales Emerging from A social with refreshments and library access #Gather is open to everyone regardless of on team communication, athletic movements the Darkness.” The cost is $10 for members begins at 1:30 p.m. and the featured program faith or background ages 20s, 30s and 40s. It and shooting while playing futsal on Sundays and $12 for guests. To register and for infor- starts at 2 p.m. Anyone interested in Jewish is an initiative of the Tampa JCCs. Register from 10-11:30 a.m. and Fridays, 6:30-8 p.m. mation of transportation available for those genealogical research is invited to attend for all events at https://bryanglazerfamilyjcc. The cost is $40 a month for members; $60 per who need it, call (813) 291-2253. this and all meetings of the society, which com/gather. month for non-members. To register, go to Movie matinee: Members at the Cohn are free. www.BryanGlazerFamilyJCC.com/Futsal. Campus JCC can watch a free movie, “Erin For information call Bruce Hadburg at JWV For more information, contact fitness@ Brockovich,” on Wednesday, Sept. 4 from (727) 796-7981, or email bhadburg@tam- Volunteers needed: The Jewish War bgfjcc.com. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Audience members will also pabay.rr.com. Veterans Post 373 is seeking veterans and Lifeguard certification: Through get a free beverage and popcorn. non-veterans, male and female, who would videos, group discussion and hands-on prac- JetSetters: The Phyllis Borell JetSet- Job-Links like to help permanent live-in disabled vet- tice, learn teamwork, rescue skills, surveil- ters at the Cohn campus will meet Thursday, Photo shoot: Allie Serrano Portraits erans at the Tampa VA Hospital. For details lance skills, First Aid, CPR/AED and more. Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon for a musical will take headshots for resumés, Linkedin regarding the post and the latest post activi- These are all skills needed to work as a pro- tribute by vocalist Rob Satori to members and Facebook profiles as well as on business ties, visit www.jwvtampa.org. fessional lifeguard. Successful completion of of the “Rat Pack,” Dean Martin, Frank Sina- cards on Thursday, Aug. 22. Appointments Contact Commander Larry Jasper at the course results in a 2-year certification in tra and Sammy Davis Jr., as well as Tom begin at 10 a.m. RSVP to Job-Links, (813) (813) 404-5616 or email lmjasper@reagan. lifeguarding. Registration closes Sept. 6, and Jones, Johnny Mathis and Elvis Presley. The 344-0200 or email [email protected]. com. all three classes, with mandatory attendance program will be followed by a free lunch, for certification, will be held on Friday, Sept. though a donation of $5 is suggested to cover 13 from 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 the costs. a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 15 from 10 Yiddish nostalgia: Join Ruth Weston a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is $200 for members and other Yiddish enthusiasts at the Cohn and $250 for guests. campus to chat and share favorite expres- For course requirements and additional in- sions and reminisce on Thursday, Aug. 22 formation, contact the Aquatics Department from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at [email protected]. Book talk: Join in an interfaith book Makos Swim Club: Competitive club discussion of excerpts from “In Good swimming season is here and the Makos Faith: Questioning God and Atheism” at Swim Club is seeking swimmers interested the Cohn campus on Tuesday, Aug. 20 from in sharpening their swimming techniques 10:30-11:30 a.m. This is a free event. To and competing. The club meets on weekdays RSVP, email Jen Goldberg at Jennifer. from 4-6 p.m. The cost is $80 for members [email protected] and $100 for guests. For more information, The afterlife: Focus on events past and contact Tyler Donges at tyler.donges@jew- present throughout Jewish history and the ishtampa.com. Jewish exile as Rabbi Laser Rivkin leads a study of Jewish views of the afterlife and Cohn Campus JCC mystical concepts every Monday at the Cohn The following events will take place at the campus from 9:30-11 a.m. JCC on the Cohn Campus, 13009 Commu- Chess lessons: Learn how to play nity Campus Drive, Tampa. Classes are free chess on Mondays from 1:30-3 p.m. at the for all JCC members. For more information Cohn campus. including cost for non-members and mem- Canasta: Meet in the senior lounge at the bership fees, call (813) 264-9000. Cohn campus every Friday from 3-4:30 p.m. Afternoon meditation: Take in a for friendly games of canasta. restorative session of mind and body medi- Mah jongg: Folks can play at both JCCs. tation designed to bring your body back to At the Cohn campus, there is free open play center on Mondays, Aug. 19 and 26 from Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30-3:30 1:30-2 p.m. p.m. At the Glazer JCC, drop-in sessions are Easy exercise: Led by certified personal Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. This trainer Jerry Simon, this class is all about is free for all members. All levels of players how to make exercise easy. Sessions, on are welcome. Also, at the Glazer JCC, there Tuesdays, Aug. 20 and 27 from 9:30-10:30 is a session of four lessons to learn the basics a.m., will feature strength training, stretch- on Sundays from Sept. 8-29 from 10:30 a.m. ing, balance and stretching/flexibility. The to noon. The cost is $65 for members and $70 program is complimentary to members. for guests. Hatha yoga: These classes are for the Scrabble tourney: Participate in the body, mind and soul and offer a fun and Second Annual Scrabble Tournament on challenging workout to help you de-stress. Sunday, Aug. 25 from 1-4 p.m. at the Glazer All levels welcome on Tuesdays, Aug. 20 JCC. This is a free event open to all JCC and 27 and Fridays, Aug. 23 and 30 from members and guests of all ages and skill 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Sundays, Aug. 18 and levels. Bring your own Scrabble set and 25 from 10-11 a.m. dictionary if you have them. This is not an Outdoor boot camp: Join your instructor official NASPA Scrabble tournament. for an outdoor, adventure-style boot camp Men’s Club: This group will meet on class under the Cohn Campus oaks. This Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the class will involve running, jumping, climb- Glazer JCC to enjoy time with others with ing and scaling an outdoor obstacle course, as similar interests in a relaxed, friendly sur- well as incorporate functional training with rounding. Activities include taking in sport- kettlebells, bands and medicine balls. The ing events, fishing, community volunteering PAGE 12 A JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA AUGUST 9 - 22, 2019

Manischewitz is the points critics make are that OPINION Israel is an oppressor of the Pal- selling all of its • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE estinians, that BDS (the Boycott, Jaffee said it might be helpful if Divest and Sanctions Movement) kosher food business the board knows the show has sup- is a valid form of protest, that Is- (JTA) – The Manischewitz Co. port and that there are listeners who rael is an apartheid state and that will sell all of its kosher food busi- disagree with the views of what she Israel should not be a Jewish state, ness to Kenover Marketing Corp., termed “a small handful of critics” but a secular one. The show has the companies announced. whose views she feels “border on given opposing views to all those The companies “have reached being anti-Semitic” even if the call- positions. an understanding for a transaction ers do not realize it. Jaffe points out that the show is whereby Kenover Marketing Corp. Deeson pointed out that WMNF for the Jewish community, to share will acquire all of the kosher food already airs a long-running show news about the Jewish homeland business of Manischewitz,” ac- called “True Talk” that gives pro- and to address concerns of Jews as cording to reports. Palestinian views and that one of a small minority population in the Kenover is part of Kayco, located the reasons “Third Opinion” was U.S. It reflects a view of the world in Bayonne, NJ, which formed after created was to counterbalance through a Jewish lens which may a merger between Kedem Foods, those views. “Third Opinion” gets well be new and unfamiliar to non- Kenover Marketing and B&W its title from a familiar Jewish joke Jews and identifies behavior Jews Foods. Kayco bills itself as the that when you have two Jews, you may see as anti-Semitic even if the largest distributor of kosher food get three opinions. larger population does not. in the country. Kosher product lines Critics say there is not a diversity “Quite candidly, from the Jew- include Kedem wines and Sabra. of opinion, that the content of the ish community, we have had very Manischewitz, based in Newark, show is essentially toeing the line positive reaction to the show, but NJ, includes such well-known ko- of the Israeli government – a charge the WMNF listeners and staff are sher brands as Rokeach and Mothers Deeson strongly rejects. In a recent extremely left progressive and do as well as its iconic machine-made show he told a caller he was not in not like the show,” Deeson said. matzah and Passover product line. the least bit a fan of Israeli Prime Manischewitz previously sold its “Many of those listeners want a Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and kosher wine business. secular (Israeli) state and do not in an interview with the Jewish The companies said in a state- want a two-state solution. I think ment that they will conclude the Press, Deeson said he feels some they hate having us on the air. But transaction “in the near future” and of Netanyahu’s policies are an im- this is a show for the Jewish com- will then announce the details. In pediment to peace. munity to counteract the untruths the meantime, the two companies Both critics and hosts have that are told on ‘True Talk’ … I will operate business as usual. questioned the truth and factual will not accept any outside edito- The B. Manischewitz Co. accuracy of each other’s positions. rial control.” LLC was founded by Rabbi Dov Deeson called some of the crit- Behr Manischewitz in 1888 in Cin- Guests and topics ics “a close minded group” who cinnati and went public in 1923. The show, which started June 16 “do not have the recognition of Manischewitz remained a public and airs on Sundays from noon to 1 how close minded they are, in my corporation under control of the p.m., has dealt with a host of topics. opinion.” family until it was taken private Programs have included inter- in a 1990 management buyout by views with famed attorney Alan Will plug be pulled? an equity firm for $42.5 million. Dershowitz on BDS; Florida Agri- The future of the show seems It is currently owned by a division culture Commissioner Nikki Fried safe, at least in the short-run. of Bain Capital. No members of and state Rep. Chris Sprowls on “The board does not decide what the Manischewitz family are now Gov. Ron DeSantis’ trade mission shows stay on the air” and any de- involved in the company, according to Israel; two local rabbis on inter- cision to remove the show would to Kosher Today. marriage; the son of a Holocaust involve a long process that would survivor whose mother endured go beyond verbal and written warn- medical experiments by Dr. Josef ings and suspensions, Lorei said. Mengele; and the CEO of IsraAid, He said he would be involved in an Israeli-based agency offering that process if it takes place, but he worldwide disaster relief. hopes the show will remain on the Other topics covered have in- air. He does believe the show needs cluded the rise of anti-Semitic improvements, however. incidents, nationally and globally; “I am supposed to coach the recruitment of white nationalists show and keep it within the WMNF on college campuses; an author mission – equality, peace and social who addressed “When does anti- justice – this goes for every show.” Israelism spill over into anti-Sem- He said he will continue to try to itism?;” the complicity of IBM in address criticisms and improve the the Holocaust; concerns over the show, expressing disappointment use of the words “Nazi” and “con- that matters had “been taken to the centration camps;” the relationship press.” of Jews and non-Jews in Israel, the He added, “We are trying to deal story of Jewish refugees who left with this quietly and internally.” North Africa and the Middle East; Before the show was approved and hate crimes in Florida, includ- by the WMNF programming ing the recent shooting outside a committee, Lorei was accused by Miami synagogue. former station General Manager (The long-running Sunday Sim- Craig Kopp of trying to block the cha, with a focus on Jewish culture show, and when Kopp resigned he and music, airs immediately after wrote, “It is unfair at the least and the “Third Opinion from 1-2 p.m.) anti-Semitic at the worst to deny the Jewish community a voice on Complaints community radio.” Lorei said some have complained After Kopp left, Lorei worked that comments emailed to the hosts with the Tampa JCCs and Federa- Tickets: $49 until 8/23, then $59 were not put in full context when tion to get the show approved and Tickets also include: read on air, and were dismissed. since then “I have been trying to Admission to “HOPE ON THE HORIZON” Lorei said some people told him the help the show survive, though [co- symposium on Dementia and Alzheimer’s. hosts cut off listeners they disagree hosts] Mike and Laureen may think Prominent experts will discuss current research; with or talk over them. the opposite,” he said. help for caregivers and patients. Deeson and Jaffee believe they Another beef from critics is that are allowing critics to make their some of the shows have been pre- Monday, September 9 from 7-9 PM points, but that they do have to recorded with no way to call in and Congregation Rodeph Sholom. paraphrase some emails to save rebut comments aired. Deeson said time. people can still email him and he Proceeds to benefit HMO Dementia Deeson said he has cut off a will bring up their criticisms. From and Alzheimer’s Research and Care listener who supported the show the start, Deeson says he told Lorei to give time to other callers who he could not commit to doing more For reservations, send checks to Sponsorships Available were critical of the content. He than one live show per month on Marilyn Slater, 338 Club Manor Drive, starting at $250 including also said if the same point a Sundays. So far four of the first Sun City Center, FL 33573 VIP reception and 2 tickets critic has already made is being seven shows were live. repeated, he won’t let the caller The email addresses for the Call for details (813) 352-8765 keep restating it and “if someone hosts are [email protected] or Event Co-Chairs: Michelle Norris and Iris Sandow • Honorary Chair: Ellyne Myers is saying something not true or full [email protected]. of hyperbole … I will dispute false information.” Staff writer Rachel Freeman For the most part, Deeson says, contributed to this report. Tampa ANNUAL JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS REPORT & FEDERATION 2018-19

OUR MISSION To support and enrich the continuity of Jewish life and values in our community, in Israel and worldwide. The 2018-2019 program and on WMNF that focuses on a M. Golding Visual Arts Center) fiscal year was one filled with range of Jewish issues and Israel. for people of all ages. In addition, OUR VISION pain and heartbreak. The board the event center at the BGFJCC The Tampa Jewish Community and staff of the Tampa JCCs and Independent of the grief and welcomed tens of thousands of Centers and Federation is the Federation joined the entire Jewish outrage that Pittsburgh and Poway visitors this past year and held heart of a vibrant, harmonious community in Tampa and across generated and the spreading approximately 200 community, and connected community that the world in mourning the scourge of anti-Semitism around corporate and private events. embraces everyone. innocent people who were the globe as well as right here brutally murdered while in Tampa, there is a lot for us to In addition to our JCCs, two of We strive to be a unifying force worshiping at synagogues in celebrate and this annual report the many other important aspects for Jewish activity in Tampa. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and shines a light on many (but far and activities the organization Poway, California. from all) of the exciting things was involved with in the 2018- happening at the Tampa JCCs 2019 program/fiscal year include We provide a warm, welcoming The anti-Semitism and xenophobia and Federation. the following: atmosphere for community that led to the carnage must be gatherings and activities. condemned by everyone. Vitriol The most visible and dynamic • Weinberg Village continued and violence should have no elements of the organization are to provide a superb living We reach out to encompass all quarter in any aspect of our our two Jewish community centers: experience for its residents and Jewish constituencies and are society for they contravene the the busy and bustling JCC on the the facility remains financially the first stop for newcomers. enlightened promise of the United beautiful Maureen and Douglas self-sufficient. States and the sacred principles Cohn Campus and the spectacular We actively support and build and values of Judaism. Bryan Glazer Family JCC • Our most visible young adult our connection with Israel and (BGFJCC). program, formerly known as the world Jewry. In response to these horrific Jewish Leadership Training tragedies and the increasing The JCC on the Cohn Campus, Institute, was renamed in honor We fund current needs for our number of anti-Semitic acts right along with the other agencies and of one of our organizations most community and the world, and here in our own community, programs on the campus, continue revered past presidents and is through endowments, provide we’ve been working with almost to draw approximately 1,000 people now called the Hope Cohen for the future. all the Jewish agencies and per day. During the past year Barnett Leadership Institute. This synagogues in the area and in significant effort and resources past year we graduated 21 talented We provide a work environment concert with the Tampa Police were put into beautifying this young leaders and it’s clear that that recognizes and rewards Department and Hillsborough flourishing facility and the plan our community will be in very excellence in staff and volunteers. County Sheriff’s Office to try to is to continue to enhance the good hands as the future unfolds. make our Jewish community as campus on an ongoing basis. safe and secure as possible while This is just a very small sampling at the same time maintaining its The BGFJCC is truly an extra- of the things going on at the Tampa warmth and welcoming nature. ordinary and transformational JCCs and Federation. We want OUR VALUES AND It’s a crucial challenge. resource for our community and to thank the approximately 400 it offers a vast array of educational, dedicated volunteers, 300 staff GUIDING PRINCIPLES Our Jewish Community Relations recreational, fitness, aquatic members and the large number • Tzedakah and caring for Council (JCRC) is also working (at the Mezrah Family Aquatic of generous donors who continue Jewish causes diligently with the other divisions Center) and arts and cultural to help make our organization of our organization, most of the programs (some at the Roberta and our community so robust. • Commitment to the survial local agencies and synagogues, as of world Jewry well as the Tampa Rabbinical Todah Rabah, • Love for Jewish culture, Association to mount programs traditions and learning to help combat all forms of • Communication that is anti-Semitic behavior. Among truthful and open many other strategies, the JCRC was pivotal in launching the Third Gary Gould Joseph Probasco • Respect for others Opinion, a new radio program Chief Executive Officer President

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2018-19 Board Tampa JCCs & Federation of Directors The Tampa Jewish Community Centers and Federation is a visionary organization that focuses on several strategic initiatives through the meaningful work of the Tampa Jewish Federation, the JCC on the Cohn PRESIDENT Campus, the Bryan Glazer Family JCC and other community-based committees. Governed by a volunteer board of directors that oversees the operation of the entire organization in concert with the professional Joseph Probasco management staff, the organization also owns the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Village Assisted Living Residence, which operates as a separate Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) and the Florida-Israel VICE PRESIDENTS Business Accelerator. Laureen Jaffe Sue Schoenbaum CONNECTING. UNITING. SECURING. IN UNCERTAIN TIMES, OUR PURPOSE HAS NEVER BEEN MORE CLEAR AND SIMPLE. IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Rochelle Walk At the Tampa JCCs – the Bryan Glazer Family JCC and JCC on the Cohn Campus - and through the efforts of the Tampa Jewish Federation, we’re bringing people together to act like the future of our community TREASURER depends on it. Because it does – and we’re taking action to build the community we want for ourselves Rochelle Walk and for generations to come. We’ve entered the world of innovation, taking big steps to build revenues to solve the biggest problems we SECRETARY face today. To care for people in need. Respond to real-life crises near and far. And we’re shaping our Joyce Whitman Tawil Jewish future.

DIRECTORS WE’RE TARGETING ISSUES THAT MATTER MOST. NOW. Lindsay August >EDUCATION Francine Dobkin THERE IS LONG-TERM VALUE OF EARLY EXPOSURE TO JEWISH VALUES AND EDUCATION. Jonathan Ellis >POVERTY Sharon Feen-Wallace FINANCIAL DISTRESS AFFECTS MORE THAN JUST THOSE LIVING UNDER THE POVERTY Kip Goulder LINE. Rochelle Gross >JEWISH LIFE Susan Haubenstock OUR COMMUNITY’S FUTURE DEPENDS ON EXCELLENT AND POWERFUL JEWISH EXPERIENCES Barry Levine THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.

Ronald Pross Through the efforts of our Annual Campaign, chaired by Laureen Jaffe, and the generous support of our Melinda Sheer community and corporate partners, we provide critical assistance to a significant number of agencies that Aaron Silberman apply for funding. During the 2018-19 allocations process that was chaired by Debbie Taub, beneficiary agencies met with the allocations committee to review each organization’s financial health, their critical Ashley Simon needs and accomplishments over the course of the last year and to determine the annual allocation for our Cindy Spahn beneficiary agencies. Debbie Taub To learn more about the Tampa JCCs and Federation, visit us online at jewishtampa.com or contact Leah Whitmill Alissa Fischel at 813-769-4726.

Strength in Numbers • Total Financial Resource Development for the year came in at over $3 million, which allowed the organization to maintain its allocation distributions at the same level and provide additional support to increasing supplemental programs. • Thanks to the generosity of nearly 1,400 donors to the annual campaign and supplemental programs. • In Women’s Philanthropy, over $578,000 was raised from 357 donors, and eight new Lions of Judah were welcomed. • The Young Adult Division raised over $43,000 and engaged singles, couples and families with continued high-quality programs.

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Beneficiary & Community Allocations 2018-19 Corporate Giving Partner Agencies During the 2018-19 year, over $262,000 was raised from • American Joint Distribution corporate partners by the Committee (JDC) Tampa Jewish Community • Birthright Israel Centers & Federation to support programs and activities. • Bryan Glazer Family JCC Corporate sponsorships • Ethiopian National completely or partially funded the Project (ENP) following programs: • Hillel Academy of Tampa Bay • Annual President’s Dinner • Campaign Kickoff Event • Hillels of the Flo rida Suncoast • Professional Societies Event • Hillel Foundation Statewide • FIBA Innovation Fusion • Israel Trauma C oalition (ITC) • Golf Tournament Israel and Overseas: 25% Hillel Academy of • JCC on the Cohn Campus • Israel Independence Tampa: 11% Day Celebration • Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) Bryan Glazer Family • Jewish Book Festival JCC: 17% Other Jewish • Jewish Education Organizations: 9% • Maimonides Society Event Loan Fund (JELF) JCC on the Cohn • PJ Library Campus: 17 % Hillels of the Florida • Jewish Federations of • Professional Community Suncoast/Statewide: 6% Connection (PCC) North America (JFNA) Tampa Jewish Family Services: 14% PJ Library: 2% • Softball Tournament • Tampa Jewish Family Services • Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival • World ORT Birthright: 1% • Women of Distinction Campaign Kickoff The Campaign Kickoff officially begins the Annual Campaign of the Tampa Jewish Federation to raise vital funds to support an abundance of dynamic programs and services. This past year’s event was chaired by Laureen Jaffe, 2019 Campaign Chair.

Martin Fletcher, five-time Emmy Award winner and former Israel correspondent for NBC, spoke on the topic of the “Promised Land: From Fact to Fiction” at this year’s event on Thursday, October 11th at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC. In addition to Fletcher’s presentation, the program included a community appeal and was followed by a decadent dessert reception.

Professional Societies Community Leadership Awards The Professional Societies of the Tampa Jewish Federation is comprised The Community Leadership Awards recognized and honored those of five professional giving societies conceptualized to bring together who have and continue to dedicate their time, talents and efforts to individuals from the previously existing Cardozo (legal) Society, advance the mission of our organization and the mission of other Montefiore (financial services) Society and the Maimonides (medical) local Jewish community agencies. Recipients embody the principles Society to augment its reach to professionals from the entrepreneurial of tikkun olam and commitment to enriching the continuity of and real estate communities. The societies’ inaugural dinner and Jewish life locally and worldwide. program was held on Thursday, February 28th at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC. The 2018-2019 Award Recipients included: The 2019 event honored prominent lay leaders for their steadfast Leo Levinson Award for Leadership Excellence - Richard Birnholz commitment to the Tampa Jewish community, the Federation and Bob Jacobson Memorial Award for Excellence - Liam Brien their fields including: Mark Jaffe, Maimonides Society; Leon Mezrah, Hope Cohen Barnett Young Leadership Award - Luy Teitelroit Montefiore Society; David Osterweil, Entrepreneur Society; Susie & Mitchell Rice, Real Estate Society; and Harvey Schonbrun, Charles Adler Young Leadership Award - Jason Kislak Cardozo Society. Leonore Kessler Women’s Division Leadership Excellence Award - Deborah Rosenthal The evening was generously sponsored by The Bank of Tampa and Steve Marx Innovation Award - Hillels of the Florida Suncoast included an intellectually stimulating talk by guest speaker Micah Reverse Tashlich Program Halpern on the topic of “Humor in the Middle East: Better to Laugh Alice Rosenthal “It’s More Than Just a Job” Award - Loni Lindsey Than Cry.” Micah Halpern is a syndicated columnist and frequent Maril Jacobs Todah Rabah Award - Morris Behar, Michael Bloom, analyst on network television and radio focusing on topics including Vanessa Cohn, David Goodman, Ellis Norsoph, Lauren Prager, Susie terror, the Middle East and Islamic fundamentalism. Rice, Jack Ross, David Scher, Ella Shenhav, Kim Stebbings, Allison Stinson and Vicky Tullman The objective of Professional Societies is to support the activities of the Federation, assisting to maximize Federation gifts to preserve and enhance In addition, community members were honored for their involvement Jewish life. The Professional Societies will grow its programming with the within various local Jewish agencies including: the Hillel Academy introduction of educational content in the coming year for the benefit of its members in additional to hosting the annual awards ceremony. Outstanding Service Award to Carolyn Fink; the Hillels of the Florida Suncoast Appreciation Award recipient was Arnie Ross; Seth Dugan Membership is open to professionals within the above named fields was named the Tampa Jewish Family Services Sofia Maisler Leadership who contribute a minimum gift of $1,000 to the Annual Campaign. Award recipient; Les Barnett was the recipient of the Tampa Orlando Professionals age 35 and under must contribute a minimum of $360 Pinellas Jewish Foundation Distinguished Trustee Award and the to the Annual Campaign. Weinberg Village Volunteer Service Award was given to Samantha Cully.

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Giving Tuesday Professional Community Giving Tuesday is a nationwide day recognized to launch the charitable Connection (PCC) season and end-of-year (tax year) giving. The Tampa Jewish Federation Professional Community Connection is a quarterly networking social participates in this movement as a fundraising tool to benefit the annual with the intention of aiding the development of new professional campaign and to celebrate philanthropy by hosting an yearly phone- synergies and relationships among Jewish professionals and businesses a-thon event. The organization successfully raised just over $100,000 in the Tampa Bay area. PCC provides a platform for Jewish business thanks to the involvement of local lay leaders that volunteered to people to make new connections with the hope that it will lead to make thousands of calls requesting the community’s financial increased business opportunities, greater business professional commitment to support the beneficiary agencies and partners of the involvement within the Jewish community and the Jewish Federation Tampa JCCs and Federation. and that the program will help raise awareness and understanding of the Tampa Jewish Federation. The networking events hosted this past Women’s Philanthropy year engaged hundreds of professionals from a variety of industries. Lion of Judah The Lion of Judah Society honors women who contribute $5,000 or more to Federation’s Annual Campaign. The Lion of Judah is a Annual President’s Dinner symbol of a Jewish woman’s strength, a symbol of her caring about The Annual President’s Dinner is the Federation’s largest event the organized Jewish world and a symbol of her financial commitment benefitting the Annual Campaign and continues to bring together to repairing the world. donors and prominent leaders from across our community to support a lifeline of services locally, in Israel and overseas.

Members of this giving society set an exemplary standard of leadership The organization’s most prestigious honor, the Tikkun Olam Award, and philanthropy. They play a vital role in creating social justice, was presented to Debbie and Nat Doliner and Lili Kaufmann. The aiding the vulnerable, preserving human dignity and building evening celebrated the meaningful strides we have taken to ensure Jewish identity. for thriving and safe Jewish communities today and for generations to come. Bobbe Karpay Women of Distinction The Bobbe Karpay (z”l) Women of Distinction Program bears Bobbe’s The dinner, celebrating its sixteenth year, welcomed the notable Alan name to honor and inspire women of the Tampa Jewish community to Dershowitz as the guest speaker and was chaired by Deborah Rosenthal see the simple elements of the community and make life distinctively and Cherie Silberman. Dershowitz has been called “the nation’s most better. Each honoree exemplifies Jewish values and commitment to peripatetic civil liberties lawyer” and one of its “most distinguished their organizations and the Jewish community. defenders of individual rights.” This year’s event was held at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC and Nineteen women were honored this past year from Jewish organizations reached maximum capacity with just under 600 individuals in throughout Hillsborough County including: Muriel Altus, attendance. The event raised nearly $160,000 towards the Federation’s Joyce T. Desmond, Sarina Ergas, Annie Failla, Susan Guess, annual campaign. Yael Hatfield, Patty Kalish, Barbara Kohl Nova, Cindy Korenvaes, June Kraff, Tammy Li, Michele Norris, Sandy Santucci, Pattie Schreiber, Debbie Taub, Joyce Tawil, Bonnie Wise, Jessica Zelitt, and Paula Zielonka.

The evening featured a keynote address by an inspirational speaker and author Rabbi Sherre Hirsch, who spoke about how to build a rich and rewarding life while overcoming the “thresholds” of life moving from the way we were accustomed to living to a new way of thinking, feeling and being.

Every one of us will experience many such moments. Some will be exciting - a new job, a marriage, the birth of a child. Others - the death of a parent, an empty nest, a divorce – will be painful. Either way, crossing from a “room” that is comfortable and familiar into one that feels uncertain and unpredictable, can be terrifying.

Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) The Jewish Community Relations Council is an endeavor of the Tampa JCCs and Federation that represents the collective voice of the Tampa Jewish community, including local Jewish organizations and synagogues. The JCRC takes action to pursue a just society and a secure Jewish future. The council continues to build upon relationships with other interest-based and faith groups that share our passion for the pressing issues our community cares about most. Over the past year we’ve continued to cultivate our relationship with the Muslim, Turkish and African American communities.

The JCRC, under the strong leadership of Jonathan Ellis and in concert with the Jewish Council of Public Affairs (JCPA), the Israel Action Net- work (IAN) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), is committed to monitoring and responding to anti-Semitic activity within our local community and beyond. We provide financial support and consultation to the Hillels of the Florida Suncoast to effectively build support for Israel and fight the delegitimization promoted by the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions( BDS) movement on the USF Campus.

The most exciting effort of the JCRC over the course of the last year has been the launch of the Third Opinion, a radio show on WMNF hosted by the very talented duo of Laureen Jaffe and Mike Deeson. The program came to fruition in response to the sheer volume of anti-Semitic activity across the region and the uptick in false information as well as anti-Israel propaganda in the media and across social media channels. The Third Opinion features lively discussions about current issues facing the Jewish community and Israel. The program airs every Sunday between noon and 1:00 pm.

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Young Adult Engagement Initiatives This year, the Tampa JCCs & Barnett Leadership Institute community. The experience Bucs Game and Tailgate event, Federation continued to provide funded by community member includes classes on topics such and the Annual Vodka Latke opportunities to get young Leslie J. Barnett in honor and as philanthropy, Jewish identity, which brough together adults more connected to the memory of his beloved wife anti-Semitism and includes 100 singles and couples on community. Now in its second and mother of his children, a visit to One Buc Place with December 24th at CAVU in year, #Gather is a social initiative Hope Cohen Barnett (z”l). Tampa Bay Buccaneers Owner historic Tampa Heights. designed to help young adults An endowment fund was and Co-Chairman Bryan Glazer connect with friends, meet new been created at the TOP Jewish offering his perspective on This year, we launched Volunteer people and make authentic Foundation to support, in philanthropic giving. with IMPACT, a program connections. This year, we offered perpetuity, this prestigious designed to bring young adults more than 20 experiences program that is an outgrowth Our IMPACT initiative also together around social action including a beach potluck, of the previously named the continued to grow. IMPACT is projects and make a difference bowling competition, dodgeball Jewish Leadership Training a community of young adults in the local community. In tournament, a visit to the Institute, now in its 14th year. who share a commitment and the fall, a group of volunteers Tampa Museum of Art, a mixology Since its inception, the program passion for tikkun olam worked with Sweetwater Organic class and poolside happy hour has graduated more than 200 (repairing the world) and Community Farm for four at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC. young adults. building a strong Jewish weeks to maintain the properties #Gather is open to young adult community with the Federation. nature trails. In the spring, JCC members and guests ages This year’s graduating class of 21 IMPACT focuses on leadership volunteers worked for several 20s, 30s & 40s of all faiths and participants immersed themselves training, volunteer and mentorship months with the Tampa Jewish backgrounds. in a leadership development opportunities and philanthropic Federation reimagine and experience designed to encourage projects. design a program, CONNECT, In January 2019, the Tampa young professionals to get to welcome newcomers to the JCCs & Federation announced involved and take on leadership IMPACT also hosted several social Tampa community. the creation of the Hope Cohen roles in the Tampa Bay Jewish events, including the annual

Florida-Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA) The Florida-Israel Business protective equipment for radiation seawall that will support sea life business community through Accelerator (FIBA) has made exposure, entered FIBA’s 2017 growth while strengthening events and interactions with significant strides in fiscal year cohort and successfully established infrastructure, which is the Israeli entrepreneurs. In doing 2018-2019. North American headquarters backbone of the company’s so, it is our hope that all of in Tampa and hired Tampa- technology. ECOncrete was Tampa Bay will be exposed to FIBA remains one of the most based employees after receiving recognized by Forbes and Fast one of Israel’s most renowned exciting and innovative initiatives a $6 million investment from Company, among many other commodities – disruptive and in the history of the Tampa Tampa investors. StemRad is media outlets as one of the most life changing technological JCCs and Federation. Housed also developing and will soon innovative companies of 2019. innovations – and will be better within the Bryan Glazer Family launch a medical product in Additionally, their CEO was positioned to learn more about JCC, FIBA seeks to engage a partnership with Tampa General recognized by the United Israel and help combat the broad spectrum of interest and Hospital. In addition, the company Nations as a leading innovator. rising tide of anti-Semitism and engagement from among both is working closely with NASA disinformation emerging within the Jewish and non-Jewish to test its AstroRad radiation Other success stories from our the BDS movement, as well communities. It operates as a protection vest in space during companies include, but are not as the many misconceptions conduit for Israeli entrepreneurs the next SpaceX launch this limited to: Tevatronic securing regarding Israel so often put to open a U.S. headquarters summer. a pilot project with the largest forward in the media and on in Tampa to serve the North commercial grower of strawberries college campuses. American market. UC-Care, a company from in Florida with plans to FIBA’s 2018 cohort, established expand sales throughout the In May 2019, FIBA hosted its One of FIBA’s main missions is a US subsidiary in Florida and U.S.; GlobeKeeper landing a third Innovation Fusion. This to foster economic growth and has office and storage space in successful joint pilot with year’s event sold out, drawing stimulate innovation within the Oldsmar after receiving a $1 the local police and sheriff a large crowd which included expanding business ecosystem million investment from Tampa departments; eProc Solutions industry leaders, investors, in Tampa Bay by attracting investors this past year. The signing its first contract with a government officials and high-growth Israeli tech ventures company, which specializes global corporation headquartered community members. and facilitating their launch and in prostate biopsies, has since in Tampa; and WeissBeerger expansion. hired a full-time sales person being acquired by Anheuser- The future looks very bright for to grow sales in Florida and the Bush InBev, the world’s largest FIBA and the Israeli companies In 2019, with the help of a southeast. Florida Urology beer brewer. going through the program. consultant on the ground in Partners purchased the UC-Care Israel, and as the program’s Navigo system and has started Another key goal of FIBA’s reputation grew more popular offering their patients more mission is to engage the local in Israel, FIBA received close to precise biopsy procedures for 100 applications and selected 12 prostate cancer. companies to participate in its launch program making it the ECOncrete, another 2018 largest cohort so far. cohort company, hit the ground running after joining us in Florida, FIBA also continues to work with a sales representative closely with its previous 16 and key strategic advisor in portfolio companies. Some Tampa. The St. Pete Marina notable successes include: has hired ECOncrete on a pilot StemRad, which specializes in project to build an ecological

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Donors to the Tampa Jewish Federation Annual Campaign Prime Minister’s Blossom Leibowitz Scott & Laureen Jaffe David Anton & Council Martin & Barbara Port Annette Kaplan Becky Ferrell-Anton $100,000+ Richard Rappaport Barry & Joyce Karpay Jordan & Lindsay August Mitchell & Susie Rice Joel Karpay James and Marcy Baker Douglas & Maureen Cohn John Hans Rosenberg Joyce Hartmann Karpay Leslie Barnett Endowment Fund Jason & Kathryn Kislak Craig Behrenfeld & Emerald King James & Amy Shimberg Jaime & Jane Kratz Lisa Rohatiner David Society Foundation Stephen & Laura Kreitzer Nancy Bell $50,000 - $99,999 Paul & Ann Silk Jason & Courtney Kuhn Mitchell & Karen Bentley Glazer Family Foundation/ Steven & Rochelle Walk Reggie LeBlanc & Lewis & Ileana Berger Bryan & Shanna Glazer Carl & Paula Zielonka Sally Benjamin Burton & Nina Bernstein Gary & Phyllis Gould Michael & Stacy Leeds Richard & Donna Birnholz Ellis Norsoph Major Gifts Edward Leibowitz Marc & Karen Blumenthal Jeff & Sue Schoenbaum $5,000 - $9,999 Jonathan & Karen Levy Brash Family Endowment Stanley & Susan Levy Fund Jeffrey & Julie Seaman Anonymous Robert & Lena Lewenson Harry M. Cohen Annette Bauman David & Nancy Linsky Lee Damsker Monroe & Suzette Berkman King David Society Abraham & Betsy Marcadis Jim & Karen Dawkins Bobbe Karpay Lion of Judah $18,000 - $29,999 Merrill Marx Rina Donchin Endowment Fund Steven Greenbaum Fred & Lynne Merriam Stewart & Etta Donnell Jarrod Bray & Jennifer Scher & Judy Genshaft Shari, Todd, Max & Richard & Sheila Eatroff Irwin & Phyllis Browarsky Michael & Janet Kass Sam Mezrah Mike & Beth Eisenfeld David Bruck & David & Ann Rosenbach Richard & Ellyne Myers Robert & Janet Ettleman Joyce Whitman Tawil Deborah Roth Brian & Carlyn Neuman Harold & Carole Ewen Carole Cherry David & Sara Scher Jay & Lois Older Nathan Farb Richard & Francine Dobkin Arnie & Bev Tannenbaum William & Vicki Paul Robert & Marilyn Farber Jonathan & Isabel Ellis Paul Phillips & Gary & Sandy Feuerstein Dan & Rachel Feinman Rakefet Bachur-Phillips Marianne Fisher Joshua Society Steven & Deborah Gitomer Joseph & Eliane Probasco Florida Health Care News $10,000 - $17,999 Bruce & Eileen Goldenberg Michael Rosenbach & Seth & Hannah Forman Diane Goldfeder Jeffrey Berger & Susan Kessler Alana Drasin Susan Forman Stuart & Jerilyn Goldsmith Nathaniel & Debbie Doliner David & Francine Rosenberg Stuart & Nancy Frank Steven & Susan Haubenstock Gemunder Family Foundation/ Mark & Deborah Rosenthal Curtis & Barbara Freedland Fred & Debbie Hoffman David Gemunder Stanley & Alice Rosenthal Michael & Sandra Freedman Peter & Diane Jacobson Marie Hyman Todd & Debbie Rosenthal Lex & Susan Goldenberg Mark & Carol Jaffe Barry & Lili Kaufmann Jack & Shana Ross Allan & Barbara Goldman Richard Rudolph Bruce & Barbara Goldstein Donors to the Bryan Glazer Family JCC Ronald & Ann Rudolph Ira & Susan Guttentag Walter Sanders Morris Hanan Thank you to all that have made the Bryan Glazer Family JCC a reality. Donors that have made a minimum gift of $100,000 to the Bryan Glazer Family JCC Keith & Karen Schilit Gail Hirsch Capital Campaign are recognized below, in addition to donors that have made Mark & Kelly Segel Richard & Bonnie Hoffman donations (of varying monetary amounts) to the Bryan Glazer Family JCC Elizabeth Shalett Barbara Ingber during our 2019 campaign year*. Jim & Elizabith Shimberg Maril & Kay Jacobs Visionary Advocate Scott & Heidi Shimberg Keith & Guenita Kanarek $4,000,000 $100,000 - $200,000 Aaron & Cherie Silberman Carol Kershbaum Bruce & Vikki Silverman Lawrence Kessler Bryan & Shanna Glazer Anonymous Joel & Rena Singer Gary & Laura Kleinman Doug & Maureen Cohn Stanford & Sabrina Solomon Michael & Leader Walter Kessler (z”l) & Family Cindy Spahn Cynthia Korenvaes $750,000 - $1,500,000 David & Chrisi Laxer Steven & Randie Specter Karen Kuhn Lee & Ruth Levant Bernard & Sharon Stein Susan Kuhn Golding-Scher Family Cliff & Linda Levy Dan & Laurence Sultan Leo Smith Endowment Fund * Leibowitz Family Foundation David & Sara Scher Herbert & Joyce Swarzman Aaron Lever & Jodi Sered-Lever Diane & Leon Mezrah Family Harvey & Cherie Schonbrun Brian & Debbie Taub Philip Levin (Diane, Leon, Todd, Shari, & Joyce H. Karpay Gary & Lisa Teblum Barry Levine & Lee, Max, Sam & Cole) Irwin & Sharon Wallace Gina D’Angelo The Vinik Family Supporter Steven & Rande Weissman Jack & Eileen Levine $5,000 - $24,999 Tanner & Leah Whitmill Richard & Lynn Levine Founder Gary & Roberta Zamore Mark & Ricki Lewis *Sharon & Bernard Stein $250,000 - $500,000 Richard & Nancy Lewis Clinical Research of West Florida/ Pacesetters Steven & Carol Lieber Aydin & Barbara Keskiner/ $1,000 - $4,999 Samuel & Stacie Linsky Fred & Roberta Lipschutz Fred & Lynne Merriam Rudolph & Melanie Acosta Sanford Mahr Rosenblatt-Linsky Family Philip Adler Stephen & Michele Mester Jeff & Sue Schoenbaum Jay & Gail Allison Wuliger Family/ The Wuliger Andrew Meyer Foundation

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Mark Miller & Herbert & Gloria Berkowitz Leslie Scharf & George & Andrea Gramling Michele Fleeter-Miller Alvin & Iris Bernstein Corinne Mansfield Lawrence Greenfield & Jonathan Moonitz Michael Bloom Daniel & Sydney Schwartz Susan Dogan David A. Moore Robert & Nancy Bolt David & Lori Schwartz Kathy Greif Lawrence & Carol Muroff Milton & Erin Carp Georgeann Schwartz Lee & Shelly Grossbard Alan & Ellen Nastir Mike & Darlene Charles Charles & Shelly Segal Todd Grubb & Carnot & Alice Nelson Andrew & April Cohen Mark Sena & Linda Saul-Sena Arlene Newman Louis Orloff Gary & Patricia Cohen Murray & Francie Shames Henry & Yael Hatfield Burt & Mimi Osiason Congregation Schaarai Paul & Diane Slakter Joshua & Carrie Hearshen Carol A. Osiason Zedek Brotherhood Harvey Stahl Mervin Hellman David Pearlman & Ellen Crystal Jonathan & Martha Stein Garson Herzfeld Deborah White Jim & Joyce Desmond Adrianne Sundheim Ronald & Terry Hipps Arthur Polin Sanford & Andrea Dolgin Elliott Tepper Gail Holtzman Robert & Nadine Pressner Barry & Susan Dvorchik Shaina Thorpe Norman & Marcia Hoppenstein Ronald & Susan Pross Steven & Patricia Farber Andrew & Gail Titen Martin & Sandra Hurwitz Fred & Susan Rabow Larry & Phyllis Fishman Betty Tribble Ronald & Eleni Hytoff Saul & Lee Rachelson Max & Isabel Gaber Herman Weinberg Bruce & Claudia Kahan Michael & Karen Reisman Michelle Gallagher Mark & Renee Wiskup David & Hyon Kalin Michael Robbins Steve & Sandy Gersten Marilyn Wittner Patty Kalish Judith Rosenkranz Bruce & Sharon Gobioff Harvey & Francine Wolfson Benjamin & Ciara Kauffman Frederick & Mary Rothenberg Anthony & Marisse Goldman Miriam Zack Lynn Kislak Robert & Peggy Rothman Morrie & Stacey Goldstein Toby Zarolnick Michael & Julie Kittredge Elaine Rubel Richard & Virginia Gordimer Brian & Martie Zuckerman Shlomo & Sharlena Korman Steven & Erma Ruffkess Kip & Brina Goulder Dennis & Ellen Laffer Stephen & Amanda Saft Ephraim & Nancy Graff $180 - $359 Ronald Lasday Sally Stern Philanthropic Fund Geoffrey & Andrea Graham Adam & Kellar Alpert Marc & Lisa LeVine Albert & Anita Saphier Alyce Gross Carter Andersen Ronald Levy Harold Saul Rochelle Gross Marvin Aronovitz Andrew & Toni Lewis Rose Schiff Eric & Dana Gruman Roy Beck & Ruth Hanno Stuart & Anne Lindeman Jerome Schine William & Eva Gruman Wendy Belkin Rebecca Long Brian & Sheila Shaw Jeffrey & Anita Harrow Gerard Benatar Harold & Beverly Maurer Maurice & Kailie Shaw Andrew & Trish Hirsch Katherine Bencze Gene & Robyn Melamud Casey Shear David & Lauri Hochberg Linda Bernstein Mark & Cindy Mellman James & Melinda Sheer Steven & Dana Kanfer Mitchell & Lynne Billing Lance & Shelly Meyerson Erin Sheidler Richard & Mary Kanter Estelle Bodenstein Michael & Nicole Mezrah Howard Siege Lori Karpay Brian & Elaine Broverman Greg Miller Arthur & Janet Simon William & Liz Katz Burstein - Fahie Family Fund Richard & Tracey Miller Jeffrey & Carol Simon Richard & Elisa Katzeff Lenny Calodney Tony & Cindy Minetti David & Bonnie Solomon Stuart & Debbie Kaufman Lance & Michelle Cherry Charlie Miranda Martin & Maxine Solomon Kenneth Lane Jack & Marcia Cohen Amanda Moonitz Marvin & Karen Solomon Dennis & Francine LeVine John Couris Gilbert Munoz Ross Specter Michael & Alicia LeVine Alan & Mura Cousin Alvin & Michele Norris Paul & Cindy Sper Richard & Barbara Levine David & Sharon Cross Allison Oakes Phillip & Lisa Stein Warren & Brenda Mack Deborah Csere Randy & Mary Osiason Richard & Leslie Stein Jeffrey & Roberta Malickson Mike Deeson & Scott Pearce Ralph & Marlene Steinberg Ralph & Margot Marcadis Laurie Garrett Jack (z”l) & Linda Perman Mark & Ellen Stern Jeffrey & Judy Marcus Gabriel & Raquel DeMayo Herta Pila Robert Tannenbaum Jerome & Alan Dershowitz & Allison Polender Luy Teitelroit Lou Ann Messerman Carolyn Cohen Eyal Rappoport Marc & Sheryl Tindell Albert M. Miller Leroy & Kay Doughty Lisa Resnick Tom Tippens & Jan Wuliger Jeffrey & Nancy Miller Edie Dressler Wendy Rice Thomas & Jean Valenti Joel & Judith Mish Susan Eckstein Allen Root Byron & Nancy Verkauf Jerry & Janice Nepon-Sixt Rodolfo & Yvette Eichberg Jack Rosenkranz Serigo & Karen Waksman Kenneth & Trudy Novak Steven Eisen Ed & Mindy Rosenthal Alan & Missy Weiner Marc & Robin Ostroff Deborah Eisenstadt Marc & Terry Rosenwasser Irving & Frances Weiner Gabriel Pantol & Matthew & Carolyn Fink Judy Rothburd Samuel & Carol Weinstein Rachel Burke Jonathan & Jessica Forman Darren & Michelle Rothschild Charles & Aida Weissman William & Sheri Peterson Albert Fox Lee Rubin & Joan Altshuler Otto & Elaine Weitzenkorn Kalman & Ethel Pila Ilona Friedman Scott & Diane Sable Mark & Myra Wolfson Wayne Pollock Carol Gaynor Andrew & Monica Sams Tom & Donna Wood Ariel & Lauren Prager Robert & Helene Geller Bill Schifino Mark & Lindsey Wright Steve Present Steven & Enid Gildar Ronald & Rita Schonwetter Steven & Lisa Zaritsky Linda Rice Geoffrey & Amanda Gluck Larry & Esther Segall Lisa Robbins Parker & Jennifer Gold Edward & Yael Shmookler $360 - $999 Honor Rodgers Jen Goldberg David Silverman Leslie Aidman Jason & Hillary Rosenberg Scott & Sue Goldsmith Steven & Marilyn Silverman Philip & Muriel Altus Steve & Deborah Rovner Linda Goldstein Ashley Simon Aaron & Pamela Behar Daniel & Joan Rutenberg Myron & Marjorie Graff Steven Slavkin & Sheila Fiske

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Charles & Barrie Slonim Cy & Terri Cohen Vitauts Gulbis Steven Mandel Paul & Yvonne Sporn Ted & Andrea Cohen Emily Gurtman Debra Manley Tom Stanton Bob & Janet Corin Todd & Carol Haber Judith Manowitz Arnold & Lillian Stark Elizabeth Corwin Glenn Hahn James & Susan Marenus Michael Stein Shirlee Courtney Marvin Halem & Sylvia Richman Jason Margolin & Mindy Yergin Elaine L. Stupp Sharon Dabrow Abraham & Danielle Halevi Stuart & Lori Markman Wayne Tanner-Weinman Martin Dain Joshua Halpern & Adele Yunger Howard & Carla Markowitz Cameron & Judy Tebbi Allan & Marilyn Daniels Dan & Adele Harlacher Barbara Marks Michael & Tyrette Tebbi Michael & Sharon Daniels Jon & Cynthia Harmon Shirley Mattler Barry & Arlene Verkauf Jeffrey Davidson Richard & Wendy Hartmann William & Hilary Mentkow Albert & Susan Waksman Madelyn Davidson Eric & Randy Hausmann Benjamin & Bonnie Miele Andrew & Alexandra Warren Scott Davis Steve & Jill Hekkanen Gary Miller & Susan Lish Ronald Weaver Rachel Dawkins Allison Herman Peretz & Sandra Miller Joseph & Victoria Weissman Helen Dayan Larry & Marsha Herman Bradley Minnen & Bonnie Saks Jody & Stephanie Wilner Richard & Enid Dembo Steve & Jeannette Hirschkowitz Stela Miron Thomas & Melody Wisdo Jules & Renee Deutsch Hubert Hoffman Andrew Moos Sheldon & Kathi Wolf Barbara Diamond Jarod & Sorboni Holbrook Donovan & Michele Moretti Milton & Fannie Zamore Jerold & Anne Dickman Melvin & Karen Holmes Edith Moskowitz David & Judy Zaritt John & Sharon Dicks Richard & Susan Homan Marilyn Myerson Bruce Zimmerman Pearl Dreier Dorothy Horning Morton Naiman Evan Duglin Rhea Hurwitz Kevin Napper & Katherine Essrig Under $180 Bernard Dwork & Ruth Adrian Michael & Melanie Igel Anatoly & Marcia Naroditsky Stephen Abrams Susan Echelman Sara Ingber Rod & Jill Neuman Beverly Adler Michael & Susan Edgerley Ann Izmirlian Hank & Sandy O’Brien AFP Association of Fundraising Steve & Ellen Ehrenpreis Paul Jacobsen & Marcia Israeloff Daniel & Phoebe Ochman Professionals Suncoast Chapter Walter & Ritz Ehrenpreis Ronald & Laurin Jacobson Russell & Maxine Offenbach Allan and Ronna Fox Avi & Jackie Elias Naomi Jaffe Jill Oppolo Philanthropic Fund Shlomo Elinsky Larry & Lynn Kaler Ron & Andi Parker Gail Allen Barbara Feinberg Brad & Eileen Kanter Liliya Passman Abby Altman Jennifer Feld Anne Kantor Steven & Michelle Passon John & Florence Antoine Edward (z”l) & Barbara Felder Steven & Andi Kapplin Sam Pastor Richard & Judy Appelbaum Mordechay & Dorit Feldman Robert & Mariela Karp James & Elaine Payne Betty Arkin Stephen & Anna Feldman Harriet Katz Joseph & Linda Perrotta Marshall & Beth Arkin Beverly Fink Inna Katz Scott Perry Barry & Maureen Aronson Mark & Sheryl Finke Michael Katz David & Mary Persky Lynda Arredondo Mark Finkelstein Scott & Robin Katz Moritz & Elizabeth Pila L. Michael Aschoff Kate Fischman Jonathan & Abigail Katzeff Loren & Alyssa Pincus Steven Atran Errol & Sheila Fishman Jeff Katzman Gerald Pliner Doris Baer Dan & Amanda Fleischbein Peter & Laura Kaufmann Judith Pliner Roger Balan & Johanna Laverde Madeline Foust (z”l) Alan & Jeanette Kauf-Stern Marc & Bonnie Pomerantz Sheldon & Johanna Barat Joan Frankel Betty Kopelman (z”l) Mary Poritz Gloria Barr Jack Franklin Andres Kornworcel & Jeffrey Puretz & Linda Barrett Stuart & Karen Frenchman Ariana Alfie Ellen Kopel-Puretz Theodore & Elizabeth Bass Jay Friedman Joan Kramer Max & Dora Rattes Felicia Bender Robert & Catherine Friedman Jay & Linda Krasne Howard & Doris Raymond David Berger & Sheri Frogel Jason Kreitzer Jacob & Marcia Reiber Lydia Abrams Jeffrey & Stacy Gad Bruce Krentzman Alex Reibman Stuart Berger Marc & Pamela Garron Jeff & Jamie Krischer John & Sheila Rementer Charles & Harriet Berlin Gideon & Lenore Gelbaum Ben Kuehne James & Cheryl Renner Daniel Berman Paul & Tamar Gerczuk Ellen Kurland Jared & Jessica Resnick Robert Bern & Lea Merill David & Susan Glickman Eve Landman Roland & Laura Reuterfors Davidson Bern David A. Gluck Andrew & Joan Landwehr Rafael & Adele Ribas Steven & Renee Bernstein Arda & Ece Goker Sarah Lane Levi & Chana Rivkin Kory Blair Herbert & Sharon Gold Craig & Sharon Latimer Steven Robb Alan & Nancy Bomstein Betty Goldenberg Esther Latnik David & Teddi Robbins Joshua & Lindsay Bomstein Ilana Goldenberg William & Iris Lazarus Donald Roetter Shirley Borkowf Robert & Patricia Goldfinger Mark Lefkowitz David Rosen Sig & Lorilie Brody Boris & Maya Goldgof Joseph & Marilyn Lehman Josef Rosen Sharyn Brookins Ann Goldman Larry & Susan Leibowitz Arthur & Terry Rosenblatt Allen & Diane Brown Sandra Goldstein J. Leonard Levy Terry Rosensweig Peter & Nita Brudny Sid Goldstein Emile & Claude Lewkowiez Barbara Rosenthal Samuel Bulmash Jodie Goldstein Leeds Elaine Linsky Susan Rosetti John & Merilyn Burke David & Leslee Gollins Alice Llano Carol Roth Sheldon Busansky Joan Green Gerald & Joy Lolli Phyllis Roth Nace & Arlene Capeluto Jeffrey & Sherri Greenberg Tom & Julia Loncar Jesse Rubin Roy Caron Andrew & Linda Greenfield Diana Lott Lori Rubin Casual Elegance Enterprises, Inc. Martin & Judith Greengrass Marvin Lutzker Edward Rudd & Richard & Nancy Chad Judith Grein Eric & Tracy Lynn Sheila Solomon Rudd Lewis Chazan Ida Grimm John & Jane Macdonald Terry & Linda Salin Rosanne Clementi Geoffrey & Elaine Gross Michael & Sue Maguire Jody Sampson & Prakash Nair Robert & Cyrille Cobe Cathy Grossman Rob Mainelli Alan & Stephanie Saunders Alan & Lisa Cohen Paul & Rochelle Grossman Nina Malinak Howard & Sandra Saviet

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Bruce Scarola Anita Steinfeld James & Bonnie Wise Ron & Cindy Schiff Joseph & Jan Steinman Jerry Wishik Corporate Sponsors Mark & Jessica Schneider Michael & Beverly Stevens Fred Wittner The Tampa JCCs and Federation is Mark & Linda Schocken Mitchell Straus Bernice Wolf immensely grateful for the support of Adrian & Pattie Schreiber Jeffrey Stull & Patricia Wood all 2018-2019 corporate and community Carla Schumann Victoria Cain-Stull partners. Those recognized below have Stanley & Cynthia Wright made a minimum sponsorship of $1,000. Michael Schwartz Mike & Laura Suarez Lewis & Cathy Yurdin William Schwarz Leah Sudano Joseph & Sandra Zeligman $10,000 - $55,000 Rochelle Seiden Sandra Szekely Sam & Sandra Zians Bank of Tampa Mark & Johanna Seldes Tampa Jewish Community Jack Zichlin Cherry Bekaert LLP Roslyn Shapiro Center & Federation Lara Zielin Herman Forbes Charitable Trust Nathan & Enid Sharf Endowment Les & Leni Zorn Gary & Phyllis Gould Jeff Shear Joy Tapper George Zucker PNC Bank Ella Shenhav Carol Tarica Ellen Zusman Rooms To Go Foundation, Inc. Audrey Shine Ted & Roberta Taub Eddie Siegel & Rose Rosen Bulent Tavlan Valley National Bank Audrey Silver Mary Teschner Bernard & Carol Silver Amy Solomon & Ray Thorn $5,000 - $9,999 Cyndi Silverman Nancy Tishler Atlas Professional Services David & Allison Singer Lee & Valerie Tobin Bush Ross P.A. Simon & Karen Sinnreich Arthur & Elaine Viders Ferman Motor Car Company Dorothy Skop Alexander Vinokurov Finance C.A.P.E. Jerrold Slutzky Marc & Joan Wadler David A. Gemunder Byron Smith Carol Wagner Gregory, Sharer & Stuart Ira & Sandra Smith Brian Waksman Hill Ward Henderson Karla Smith Alton Ward Steven Sokol Michael & Marilyn Warner Kuhn Automotive Group Les & Brenda Solin Amy Wasser Publix Super Markets Charities Edwin Solomon Larry & Janet Wasserberger Reeves Import Motorcars Lauryn Solomon Alan & Barbara Wax David & Sara Scher Mical Solomon & Richard & Rebecca Weinberg Harvey & Cherie Schonbrun Karla Edelson-Solomon Ronald & Dena Weinberg Lion of Judah Sharp Business Systems Florida Jack Somerstein Don & Leigh Ann Weinbren Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick Charles Spellman Daniel & Andrea Weisberg Pomegranate Tampa Bay Trane Fern Sprung Mark Weissman Morasha Tampa Electric Company Abe Stein Norma Wells Endowment Edward & Sherri Stein Jorge & Raysa Wexler Tampa General Hospital z”l Deceased David & Sophie Steinberg Glenn & Anne Winograd United Janitorial Solutions Inc.

$2,500 - $4,999 Air Animal, Inc. Constangy, Brooks, Smith Thank you on behalf of the Tampa JCCs and Federation to our donors & Prophete, LLP that have made a supplemental gift. With your support you are Rina Donchin ensuring the success of projects, programs and organizations Ernst & Young, LLP that are most meaningful to you and your families. EXOS Hyundai of New Port Richey Michael & Stacy Leeds Jonathan & Karen Levy $36,000+ $5,000 - $9,999 Synovus Mark Miller & Michele Harold Grinspoon Foundation Jewish Federation of Abbey Taub, Erica Taub Fleeter-Miller Schoenbaum Family Florida’s Gulf Coast & Mandy Parks Mitchell & Susie Rice Foundation Lightning Foundation, Inc. Steven & Rochelle Walk Suncoast Credit Union Leonard & Helene Marks Tampa Hillsborough Film & $25,000 - $35,999 $400 - $1,799 Digital Media Commission Inc. $1,800 - $4,999 Robert Cohen Anonymous The Manny and Ruthy Florida Blue Foundation Wayne S. Amchin Charles Cherry Preschool Cohen Fund Parkinson’s Foundation Gary & Sandy Feuerstein Endowment Fund The William Stamps Invista Hope Cohen Barnett Young $1,000 - $2,499 Farish Fund Jonathan & Karen Levy Leadership Fund Amscot Vinik Family Foundation McLamore Family Dean Faulk Foundation, Inc. June B. Gelbart Foundation Stewart & Etta Donnell $10,000 - $24,999 Ellis Norsoph Reggie LeBlanc & Fishman Family Foundation Martin Borell Nancy Resnick Sally K. Benjamin Geoffrey & Andrea Graham Doug & Maureen Cohn Susie Rice Blossom Leibowitz Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Gary & Phyllis Gould Chris Shackelford Tampa Bay Rays Village Assisted Living Residences Rays Baseball Foundation Inc. Brian & Sheila Shaw Mark J. Wolfson Richard & Barbara Manners David & Sara Scher Mark Steinberger & Stephen Zimmerman Tampa Bay Radiation Ann Lebowitz Oncology, PA Tucker/Hall, Inc.

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JCC Preschools Camp J The JCC Preschool plays an important role in our families’ lives. Camp J at Bryan Glazer Family JCC We want each child to develop a love for learning, on which future Camp J’s specialty camps at the BGFJCC proved that the JCC was the education and life choices are built. Through this focus on life-long place to be for the summer in South Tampa! We saw an increase in registration of 16% that included over 190 unique campers and an learning, our students are well prepared for kindergarten and beyond. average of 70 campers per week. New camps such as Hogwarts, In addition, part of our mission is to support and enrich the continuity martial arts and Trek48 were a huge success. As always, our returning of Jewish life in our community. Children experience Jewish values camps such as basketball, hockey, art, Top Chef and musical theater in an environment that welcomes, appreciates and respects the diversity definitely did not disappoint. New this summer, the Keff campers of the children and their families participating in our program. (those entering kindergarten) were able to take weekly field trips to the JCC on the Cohn Campus to experience the great outdoors. The teachers follow a research-based approach that recognizes that Summer 2019 at the BGFJCC was a hit! children learn through physical, emotional, social and cognitive Camp J on the Cohn Campus experiences and through a variety of methods and strategies. The In 2019, Camp J’s signature camp welcomed 256 campers and CITs preschool program is designed to meet the developmental needs of over 8 weeks for an exhilarating day camp experience on our beautiful each child through meaningful hands-on experiences. Developmental 30+ acre campus. skills are learned in an integrated program that incorporates math, Campers began their morning at our new arrival area, overlooking literacy, science, social studies, fine arts and physical education. For the campus lake front. As campers arrived, they had the opportunity the first time, at our north branch, PreK children participated in to participate in group activities with their friends and counselors. swim instruction during the school year. Instruction was provided Daily activities were comprised of rock climbing, zip lining, swimming, by certified swim instructors who taught swim safety and technique. archery, arts & crafts and games like GaGa. In addition to numerous field trips, campers in grades 3-8 participated We believe strongly in the importance of family engagement and in overnights, while campers in grades 1-2, stayed for “undernights” communication. Teachers use an online communication and family – extending their day til after dark. Camp J is thrilled to be part of engagement tool called Kaymbu. Photos are taken of each child in “PJ Library Goes to Summer Camp!” Campers in grades K-3 had the their class, which are automatically emailed to families in a weekly opportunity to read books that enhanced their understanding of “digest.” Jewish values and lead into collective art and music experiences during the day. Baby Groove is a program for caregivers and their young children. Both camps integrated a Jewish value of the week, incorporating four Baby Groove offers weekly theme-based classes for babies, toddlers themes: ruach (spirit), kehillah (community), kavod (respect) and and their caregivers at the north and south JCC Preschool locations, chesed (kindness). as well as at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC. Parents have fun with their babies as they participate in developmentally appropriate activities designed to stimulate and enhance motor development.

This school year, we partnered to offer a mixed-age (3- and 4-year olds) JCC Preschool classroom at Hillel Academy. We offer two additional locations, serving both North and South communities. At the North Branch, infants ages three months and above are welcome and at the South Branch, children may begin at age one. The Tampa JCC Preschool welcomed approximately 300 children and their families in 2018-2019.

Club J Afternoon PJ Library PJ Our Way Enrichment Through the generosity of our we have nearly doubled our PJ Our Way is the next chapter continued partnership with PNC program opportunities for the of PJ Library, for kids ages nine Program Bank and the ongoing support community. Successful monthly to 11. This program is also Our 2018-19 Club J afterschool from the Tampa Jewish Community programs attract on average 40 supported by the Harold program welcomed 36 children, Centers & Federation and the PJ families at each gathering. Grinspoon Foundation and the grades K-5, to the JCC on the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, The most memorable events of Tampa JCCs and Federation. Cohn Campus. Program staff we have participated in the the season were the Incredible Rather than receiving a specific picked up the children at eight nationally recognized and award Bubble Bash, PJ Loves Animals book in the mail, children enrolled elementary schools in the winning program, PJ Library. and PJ Library Purim Parade! in PJ Our Way go online every Citrus Park area and transported month and select the book they PJ Library provides a free book want to receive. them to the Cohn campus for The final event of the year, the or CD that is mailed monthly Splash Bash, had over 60 guests afterschool programming. to families with children ages that came together to enjoy the There is also an interactive Activities included: homework, six months through eight years. Mezrah Family Aquatic Center element to the program and study time, dance, yoga, art, Learning programs include at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC. kids may share feedback by creative writing, chess, fun story time with PJ books, music taking polls, participating in fitness, Shabbat, holiday and activities highlighting Jewish quizzes, partake in monthly celebrations and much more. values that include unconditional interviews and challenges, The year ended with our Club love, comfort and the expression and comment on blog posts. J children demonstrating their of gratitude. This past year the accomplishments and new program enrolled and renewed With an enrollment of over found skills they learned during 180 children and serves 856 175 children and tweens, the our enrichment programming. children in the Tampa area. program is rapidly expanding Awards were distributed during Due to an enrollment increase of and seeks to engage new our Showcase Extravaganza! over 50% in the last two years, families in the coming year.

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Bryan Glazer Family JCC Event Center The Event Center continues to be one of the premier venues in Tampa. This year our venue hosted more than 200 non-JCC events including weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, multi-day corporate conferences, sporting events, and nonprofit galas. Several of the nonprofit fundraisers we hosted raised more money this year than any other year in their history. We are proud to be part of their success. The Sales and Event Coordination team are dedicated to booking and producing wonderful events. We love seeing our many repeat clients! Our kitchen works hard to deliver delicious food and takes pride in creating custom menus for our clients. As an organization we are committed to providing programs to our members and their guests, and as a result we use the event center and surrounding spaces an average of ten times per week. From members and guests playing Mah Jongg to cooking classes to PJ Library events, people of all ages are using the BGFJCC event space on a daily basis. Teens Health & Wellness BBYO is a teen-led program Tampa JCCs are a place for our members to come together and connect. Many members of all ages have reaching Jewish youth throughout enjoyed our membership events designed to facilitate that connection, such as our Sunday Funday held at Tampa Bay. The Tampa chapter the Mezrah Family Aquatic Center, the Family Bonfire held at the JCC on the Cohn Campus, the Family offers Judaic, social, athletic and Fitness and Field Day held at both locations and the Member Social and Happy Hour held at the Bryan other educational programs for Glazer Family JCC, as well as smaller offerings throughout the year. Health and Wellness continued to offer programming for all ages, including court sports, aquatics and group fitness. We also expanded outside of Jewish teens in the area. This the JCCs and into the surrounding communities by bringing free fitness classes and children’s activities to year the Tampa chapter held public events and spaces, as well as through the launch of our JCC #Takeitoutside series that included a elections, attended conventions, bike ride on the Upper Tampa Bay Trail, and a camping and hiking trip at Hillsborough River State Park. and had several local events that were well attended. Active Adults Jewish teens ages 13-16 participated in the Maccabi Based on input from the dozen young enthusiastic continued to offer a wide variety Games, an Olympic-style community, in order to volunteers. These dedicated of ongoing programs including broaden outreach and strengthen volunteers organized and led sporting competition held every the Rabbi’s Lunch & Learn series, members’ connection to the a series of workshops and movie matinees, the Phyllis summer with over 750 Jewish JCCs, we enhanced and tailored connected with the program’s Borell Jetsetters, News Talk, athletes from around the nation our active adults programming. active adult participants in a Bridge, Mah Jongg (both lessons and the world. Team Tampa, The result was an increased way that was gratifying to all. and open play). We also continued in collaboration with the Roth number of participants, with our strong partnership with the JCC in Orlando, sent eight teens hundreds of community members Intergenerational USF Osher Lifelong Learning to Orange County, CA. coming through the doors of the Holiday Celebrations Institute (OLLI) Continuing JCCs on a regular basis to enjoy We introduced a new inter- Education, hosting OLLI classes The newCollege Bound Program, our programs. generational series called at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC generously underwritten by Bubbe’s Kitchen, where bubbes with a 50/50 revenue sharing the Florida Blue Foundation, Active Adults Men’s Club from the JCC and the students agreement. offered an eight-week program Now with 60 members, the of Club J had fun making (and to help prepare students for Men’s Club serves as an extension sampling) traditional holiday The Parkinson’s Program their first year of college. Each of the JCC with the purpose to dishes. This first Bubbe’s Kitchen continued to provide outstanding session featured local speakers strengthen, promote and advance was coupled with our first fitness and social programs to who discussed various topics the goals of the JCC within the Passover Mock Seder, where the Parkinson’s community. including social, mental and local community while stimulating bubbes (and zaydes), Club J We increased the number physical wellness and culminated social, cultural and community children and their families of participants by over 30%, in a panel discussion for students service among its members. filled the auditorium to enjoy and established a reputation In addition to meeting twice the fruits of Bubbe’s Kitchen throughout the area as a key and their parents. a month and organizing fun and celebrate Passover together. resource and center of activity activities, the Men’s Club engages for the Parkinson’s community. in civic volunteering. Other recurring series included This year we secured two grants 13th Annual the Arts About Town excursions, from the Parkinson’s Foundation JCC Plugged-In Yiddish Nostalgia with a Schmear to enable us to strengthen and Softball Plugged-In is an intergenerational for Lunch; and the Learning expand the Parkinson’s Program. Tournament tech meet-up, where active Express lunchtime speaker series. adults can get answers about Feedback from the community The year culminated with an People from across Tampa Bay their devices and applications has been enthusiastically positive annual Community Educational formed six community softball from tech-savvy professionals and most of these events enjoyed Event. Over 130 people attended, teams to compete at our 13th who generously volunteer their overflow attendance. many of whom learned about annual Tampa JCCs softball time and expertise. This year the Parkinson’s Program tournament. Teams included JCC Plugged-In engaged over a Along with the new offerings, we for the first time. the Schaarai Zedek Big Swingers and the Beth Am Swinging Stars of David. Everyone Tampa JCCs Golf Tournament enjoyed a good-spirited day The Tampa JCCs held its Eighth Annual Golf Tournament presented by Travis Jennings of Finance C.A.P.E. of play at the Ed Radice Sports at the Eagles Golf Club. A shot gun start led 48 golfers off to a wonderful day on the greens. A continental Complex. After a very exciting breakfast and buffet lunch were provided by Weinberg Village Assisted Living Catering. Our first place playoff game, HCBLI took tournament winners were the team of Alberto Castellon, Drew LaGrande, Jared Resnick and Sherwin Simmons. home the first place trophy, We also congratulate Jason Whittemore for “the longest drive” and Chris Rux for the “closest to the pin” defeating the Beth Am Swinging wins. Raffle items included a 3-day/2-night stay at Innisbrook Golf Resort. The day provided fun-filled Stars of David, 11-6. comradery, fierce competition, beautiful weather, golf, great food and fun prizes!

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Cultural Arts Programs Holocaust Education For Schools The Cultural Arts Division offered classes, workshops and entertaining experiences The Holocaust Education for Schools (HEFS) program for the community and members. Programs included: Culinary Experience - went to ten local community schools: Family of Christ Cooking with Chef Kenny; adult acting and improvisation classes; and ENCORE Christian School, Bell Shoals Baptist Academy, Gospel of Assembly Christian School, World of Knowledge School, Movie Nights allowed members to see what they may have missed at the Heritage Academy, Torch Bearers, Cambridge Christian Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival. School, Millennium Academy, Center Academy, and the Hebrew Academy of Tampa Bay. Middle and high school In the fall, eighteen community actors took to the stage performing two shows students at these institutions embarked on an engaging and to sold out audiences, nearing 300 guests in all. Senior Moments was a poignant memorable in-school field trip to learn about the Holocaust and hilarious view of aging in all its many facets. The “ageless” musical comedy and hear a personal Holocaust survival story from guest speaker and educator, Etta Donnell. During the program, produced by the Tampa JCCs and Federation, explored maturing in a series of Etta told stories, shared photographs and posed questions hysterical and musical vignettes. Auditions and rehearsals were all self-directed that helped the students relate to her experiences while by Tampa JCC staff and musical director, Joy Katzen-Guthrie. In the spring, driving home important points about our history. After we partnered with the Florida Holocaust Museum to present Soap Myth to the presentation, students had opportunities to ask questions. a sold out crowd, starring Ed Asner and Tovah Feldshuh.

Israel Independence Day Community Festival Approximately 300 people attended this year’s annual Israel Independence Day celebration at the JCC on the Cohn Campus. Tampa’s celebration of Israel @71 offered an afternoon filled with activities.

We showcased a multitude of experiences that included: Israeli food via the Tampa Food Truck Rally Corporation, a SKYPE session with award winning Israeli Author Ruby Namdar and music that played all afternoon spun by DJ John Wendleken. Attendees also had the opportunity to watch an award- winning Israeli film, Golda’s Balcony. Families enjoyed creating Israel-inspired crafts, train rides, bounce houses and Israel-themed escape rooms.

The 23rd Annual Tampa Bay Jewish Festival of Books and Conversations Jewish Film Festival The Tampa Jewish Community Centers & Federation, in partnership The Tampa JCCs & Federation and the Jewish Federation of Pinellas & with the Gemunder Family Foundation, celebrated its annual Jewish Book Festival in the fall of 2018 with a series of community events. Pasco Counties were thrilled to announce that the 23rd Annual Tampa Over 500 guests enjoyed the festival, which ran throughout the month ( ) Bay Jewish Film Festival TBJFF was featured as a partner with the of November, nationally recognized as Jewish Book Month. We are a Suncoast Federal Credit Union Gasparilla International Film Festival member of the National Jewish Book Council, connecting our community (GIFF). The second year of our partnership brought the broader with hundreds of Jewish authors who write on topics ranging from community together as a showcase for feature films and documentaries parenting to politics. from around the world on themes of Jewish culture and identity. Tampa’s Festival of Jewish Books & Conversations opened with an TBJFF opened with the award-winning comedy, Tel Aviv on Fire. evening featuring author Dawn Raffel, The Strange Case of Dr. Couney, This film was screened at the Toronto International Jewish Film Festival How a Mysterious European Showman Saved Thousands of American Babies. Other authors: and quickly became “the film to get” in the United States. Tampa Bay was one of the first festivals to show the crowd pleaser to a packed • Chloe Benjamin, The Immortalists house of nearly 400 guests. • Aili McConnon, Road to Valor, A True Story of World War II Italy, the Nazis, and the Cyclist Who Inspired A Nation • Harold Shinitzky, A Champion’s Mindset: 15 Mental Conditioning Other films featured in the program packed Festival included: Steps to Becoming a Champion Athlete Who Will Write Our History by award-winning director Nancy • Rachel Harris, Warriors, Witches, Whores – Women in Israeli Cinema Spielberg; 93Queen; The Other Story; A Fortunate Man; Golda’s Balcony; • Jeff Lipkes, Rehearsals: The German Army in Belgium, August 1914 Shoelaces; The Samuel Project; Rescue Bus 300; Etgar Keret; Remember • Marilyn Simon Rothstein, Husbands and Other Sharp Objects Baghdad; Stockholm; Muhi; Morning Trail; Leona; Inside the Mossad; • Stephen Fried, Rush: Revolution, Madness & The Visionary Doctor Who Became A Founding Father Winter Hunt; Prosecuting Evil: The Extraordinary World of Ben Ferencz; • Rudolph Ruder, The Long Journey to Cleveland Redemption; Working Women; Never Again is Now and locally directed • Ilana Kurshan, If All the Seas Were Ink (Winner of the 2018 Sami and acclaimed, Seders & Cigars by Barbara Rosenthal. Over 2300 tickets Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature) were purchased during the one-week festival, including events and • Ellen Wolfson Valladares, Crossing the Line talent/director talkbacks that were filled with in-depth conversation. • Sarah Frank, One Chance • Gerri Chanel, Saving Mona Lisa In February, we presented an evening titled Shorts & Shots, showcasing The Jewish Book Festival continued its Books & Conversations with the best student directed short films from the Tisch School of Film at Sip & Skype, a series of book discussion/wine-tasting programs in 2019: Tel Aviv University. An audience of nearly 200 guests were enamored • Ronald Balson, The Girl from Berlin by five juried student short films and then engaged in discussion with • Rachel Kadish, The Weight of Ink keynote speaker Zaq Harrison about the creative process behind the • Jenna Blum, The Lost Family art. The event was in collaboration with Tel Aviv University and • Ruby Namdar, The Ruined House generously sponsored by David and Sara Scher. • B.A. Shapiro, The Collector’s Apprentice

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