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PAGE 2 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 JFNH: Investing in our Future I have spent the past 10 summers liv- dation, provides free books with Jewish ries, and to hear her encourage the young ing and working at Camp Tevya in content each month to children ages 6 adults to attend her networking events. Brookline, NH, one of the Cohen Mindee Greenberg months to 8 years. Through a partner- Everyone enjoyed hearing about her “Trip Camps. Because of this involvement, I ship between JFNH and the Grinspoon to Israel” program where children in the was familiar with the Jewish Federation JFNH Foundation, 350 of our children and JFNH Preschool and New Hampshire re- of New Hampshire as an organization Board Member grandchildren in New Hampshire have ligious schools get to travel to Israel with- that generously provides camper grants their own Jewish libraries, and parents, as out ever leaving the state! Noam is sharing to first-time campers. The Federation’s first Jewish educators, have resources and her stories, her music, and her programs dedication to sponsoring these camper- that there are long-term benefits of Jew- tools to teach children about Jewish holi- as she provides educational events that ships allow multiple children in New ish overnight camp. days, traditions, and values. connect the Jewish youth of New Hamp- Hampshire to experience Jewish over- When I moved to New Hampshire full My grandson loves receiving his PJ Li- shire to Israel. The Federation sponsors night camp every summer. I feel so for- time 1½ years ago, I was excited to get brary books each month, and we have the Shlicha Program, recognizing that the tunate that I get to witness first-hand involved with JFNH, an organization made it a tradition to read one of his children engaged in these programs today the proud smiles on the faces of our that prioritizes investing in today’s chil- books each Shabbat. At 18 months, he will be the teens who travel to Israel in a children as they get up on one water ski, dren, with the knowledge and under- eagerly anticipates our special time to- few years, and the adults who support Is- hit a bullseye in archery, and dance as a standing that by creating young leaders, gether when he brings me his book, rael in years to come. community under the stars on Shabbat. we are strengthening tomorrow’s Jewish climbs in my lap, and points to the sym- I am proud to be involved with the The same childhood smiles that I see at community. bols that already have meaning in his life. Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, camp reappear on the faces of our adult Soon after moving to New Hampshire, By helping to facilitate early Jewish which enhances the Jewish life of our alumni as they share stories about their I received my first free copy of the Jewish learning opportunities and family tradi- children. By immersing children in a Jew- lifelong Jewish friends, the leadership Reporter. As I turned each page of the tions, JFNH is helping to create a strong ish camp experience, by reading them skills they learned at camp, and how newspaper provided by JFNH, I felt an Jewish community of the future. books with Jewish content, and by en- they teach their own children the hand immediate connection to people through- Last month, Noam Wolf, New Hamp- gaging them in Israel education pro- motions of the Birkat Hamazon. By out the state from the pictures of them at shire’s shlicha (Israeli emissary), along grams, we are providing Jewish youth helping today’s New Hampshire chil- temple events and community happen- with a few family friends, joined my fami- with a strong foundation. With this foun- dren go to camp, JFNH is helping to ings. One of these events was a PJ Li- ly for a Shabbat dinner. It was so much dation, today’s children will become our create a strong Jewish community of the brary Shabbat program. PJ Library, a fun to watch Noam connect with the Jewish leaders of tomorrow. Thank you, future, as alumni, and research shows program of the Harold Grinspoon Foun- young children through her personal sto- JFNH, for the investment in our future.

My Journey Continues! Film Festival continued from page 1 the Holocaust and played a key role in My journey in New Hampshire contin- the Kindertransport operation. The ues! Each day, I’m learning new places, new Noam Wolf story of one extraordinary man be- words, and cultural quirks. Sometimes I comes very personal as filmmaker Yo- still have these crazy moments of realiza- natan Nir takes us on a journey from a tion — I am living in America! It can hap- JFNH Shlicha kibbutz in northern Israel to Germany pen on a short drive to a meeting or on my in the 1930s. way to Market Basket, and each time it hits • Shelter was created by acclaimed direc- me how much I love where I am, but also tor Erin Riklis of The Lemon Tree, JFNH Board chairman Jeff Crocker in- — a little heartache as I’m thinking of ev- what does our school system looks like. I Dancing Arabs, and The Syrian Bride. troduces a film during last year’s NH erything I left behind to come here. The could spend all day sharing with them and This riveting thriller tells the story of Jewish Film Festival. strongest feelings are toward my mom (of answering their questions, but alas, I only Naomi, an Israeli Mossad agent (Neta course). I’m her only daughter (I have two have one hour with each of the groups. It’s Riskin) sent to protect Mona, a Leba- Our 2018 NH Jewish Film Festival brothers), and our connection has always important to say I am enjoying those ses- nese woman (Golshifteh Farahani), brochure should arrive in your mailbox been very strong. When I think of how sions as much as they are. Teaching them their informant. in February. great my life is here, I feel a bit of sadness about Israel continues to bring me great • Monkey Business: The Adventures of The Festival is made possible with for her and my dad. They didn’t get to ex- pleasure. Curious George’s Creators is a docu- the valued support of our many Spon- perience living abroad for a year or two, In January, I began my second round of mentary by Ema Ryan Yamazaki. sors and Friends of the Festival. The and I know she always wanted that. It truly “Trip to Israel” visits at New Hampshire’s Monkey Business explores the lesser- Jewish Federation of NH has also been is an incredible experience that will stay Hebrew schools, and this session focuses known tale of George's creators, Hans awarded the New Hampshire State with me for the rest of my life. on Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. Together, and Margret Rey, German artists who Council on the Arts Project Grant for During my daily routine (in addition to we dive into a series of games and chal- escaped the Nazi occupation of Paris. Community Engagement, which will be scraping ice from my windshield and lenges as a group, and after every step the The journey of Hans and Margret Rey used toward our 10th annual Film Fes- brushing snow off my car), I get to meet a kids get 2-3 bricks to add to our “Western is brought vividly to life in this mixed- tival (see page 1). lot of children. The kids in New Hamp- Wall” covered in Jerusalem stone! Together, media documentary. We’ll bet you Please encourage friends and family to shire’s Jewish community are curious — we build the Wall, and the kids get to put didn’t know the Reys spent summers in join you at the movies. As you all sit to- they don’t know much about Israel, and their wish or prayer for themselves and New Hampshire! gether in a theater, there’s nothing like a they want to know EVERYTHING. They their wish or prayer for the world on a col- For the full schedule and to purchase shared experience to encourage under- ask me about our pop music, and Hebrew orful piece of paper and shove it between tickets, go to wwwnhjewishfilmfestival. standing and friendship. We look for- rap, they ask about street food and the laws the cracks of the wall. org or www.brownpaperticketsco/pro- ward to seeing you at the movies during in Israel, how soccer leagues work, and Shlicha continued on page 7 file/833384. this, our 10th Anniversary year!

Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 3 Thursday, February 1 some of the beautiful melodies connected to discuss the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the Sunday, March 11 medieval piyyutim that are still sung in synagogues capital of Israel and its implications for future political Mega Challah Bake Nathan E. Cohen Lecture – 19th Century NH all over the world, and learn to understand the options in the region. More information: Judy Ullman, Chabad Center, 1234 River Rd, Manchester Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene biblical citations embedded in the poems. More [email protected]. Chabad presents an evening of unity and fun as We will host a Living History program. Historian/ information: 352-6747. women from throughout NH join together to bake Southern NH Jewish Men’s Club Breakfast actress Deborah Anne Goss will perform in the challah, a staple on Shabbat tables the world over. Tuesday, February 6 Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua persona of 19th century New Hampshire anti-slavery Enjoy a musical presentation by Shlicha Noam Wolf, Anti-Jewish Pogroms in Tsarist Russia Featuring Erik Lesniak, with a Fisher Cats and and women’s rights activist Abby Hutchinson Patton. and sample a variety of dips and spreads that pair well 7 PM, NHIOP Auditorium, Saint Anselm College, minor league baseball themed discussion. More She will tell stories and teach songs illustrating the with freshly baked challah. $20/before Jan 21, $25/ Goffstown information: http://www.snhjmc.org. abolitionist and women’s suffrage movements. The after Jan 21. $18/ girls 8-13 years old. Register by Boston area scholars Irina Astashkevich and Diane Friday February 16 Nathan E. Cohen Lecture Series provides lectures to visiting ChabadofNH.com/Challah. More information: Covert discuss pogroms that drove so many Jews Pizza and Salad Social followed by Shabbat the public. These programs are free of charge and [email protected]. from Russia in the late nineteenth and early twentieth Service presented in memory of Arthur Cohen’s father. The Friday, February 2 centuries. (Something like 75% of American Jews 6 PM, Temple Israel, Dover lectures cover both Jewish and non-Jewish topics today trace their ancestry to refugees who fled these and are sustained through donations. More MANTY’S Winter Wonderland Join us for pizza and salad, followed by our Friday pogroms.) An exhibit of recently discovered historic information: 652-6747 February 2–4, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester. evening Shabbat service! All welcome at no charge. photos documenting the pogroms will be on display More information: 669-5650. More information: [email protected], before and after the lecture. The exhibit of photos, [email protected], or the temple office at Tu B' Shevat Seder assembled by Ms. Covert, are from a Russian book, 742-3976. 6:30 PM, Congregation Betenu, Amherst Jewish Pogroms: 1918-1921, which was published in Sign ups for set up, clean up, food, and seder items Moscow in 1926. Cosponsors: Jewish Federation of Wednesday, February 21 at Betenu or call the office. Suggested donation: $8/ New Hampshire, MLK Program, Department of Learn More About Jewish Artists and person, $18 /family. More information: 886-1633. Philosophy. Abstract Expressionism with Jennifer Cohen Tu B’Shevat Shabbat with Noam Wolf Friday, February 9 7 PM, Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene 7 PM, Temple Israel, Dover Many have noted that Jewish artists are Please join us for our Friday night Shabbat Service Schmooze & Schmear disproportionately represented in the Abstract with special guest Noam Wolf. We will conclude the 9:45 AM, Temple Israel, Manchester Expressionist movement. We will look at some evening with a Tree Fruit Oneg, celebrating Tu No reservations required. More information: 622-6171. paintings by renowned Jewish painters and talk a bit B’Shevat. All are welcome at no charge. More “Second Friday” With Musical Guests about the artists and the aesthetics of Abstract Friday, February 2 information: [email protected] or the Bashert Expressionism. We will ask (but not answer) some MANTY’S Winter Wonderland temple office 742-3976. 6:15 PM, Temple Israel, Portsmouth questions, such as: “Is there a Jewish art?” through February 2–4, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Saturday, February 3 Share a Musical Kabbalat Shabbat service with the writings of Harold Rosenberg and others. More Manchester special guests Bashert, a group of seven singers information: 352-6747. More information: 669-5650. Religion and the Constitution: Lunch & Learn and musicians. "Each selection in the Kabbalat Saturday, February 24 with Professor Jay Wexler Shabbat service is arranged by the group, with Saturday, February 3 12:30–2 PM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua sounds that range from soulful and contemplative Lunch and Learn Jr. Congregation With Tu B’Shevat Seder 12 PM, Temple Beth Abraham How far does First Amendment protection of free to joyous and uplifting. Most of all, we strive to 10 AM, Temple Israel, Manchester Ellysheva Zeira from the Lower East Side Tenement exercise of religion extend? Does a business owner render the melodies in ways that are appealing and Reservations required, call the office at 622 -6171. have to provide products for a same-sex wedding if he Museum will be the presenter. More information: singable by all, and we enthusiastically encourage Friday February 9 objects on religious grounds? When would a law or community participation throughout the service." 883-8184. executive order exempting people from certain rules on More information: 436-5301. Saturday Night at the Movies Boy Scout Shabbat the basis of strongly held religious or moral beliefs be 7:15 PM, Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry A Taste of Jewish Cuba 7 PM, Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene constitutional? Explore these issues with Professor Jay More information: 432-0004 Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua The movie to be shown will be Lenny! We will Wexler, author of Holy Hullabaloos: A Road Trip to the We are planning to sample a few Cuban appetizers provide popcorn and other snacks. There will be Friday February 16 Battlegrounds of the Church/State Wars, and former plus more! More information and to volunteer brief framing comments, the film viewing, and a clerk to Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. There discussion afterward. This event is free to CAA PJ Library Tot Shabbat contact Helen: [email protected]. 6:30 PM, Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry is no cost and RSVP is not required. More information: members. Non-members are asked to provide a $5 Candle lighting, songs, and a story read by [email protected] or 883-8184. Sunday, February 11 donation to defray costs of refreshments and movie “Bubbe Leslie’ will be followed at 7 PM by chalav “Jerusalem: What Next?” rental. More information: 352-6747. Introduction to Piyyutim with Rabbi & oogiyot oneg (milk & cookies, of course), then 2:30–4 PM, Hilton Garden Room, Portsmouth Library Loewenthal Wednesday, February. 28 at 7:15 PM Kabbalat Shabbat service with 7 PM, Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene A conversation with Alan Elsner, Special Advisor to Purim Services and Dinner congregation. Sponsored by Etz Hayim Piyyutim (singular is piyyut) are Jewish religious the President of J Street and former Reuters 6 PM, Temple Israel, Manchester Synagogue along with PJ Library and the Jewish poems, often set to music. Join Rabbi Loewenthal journalist, and Robert Azzi, photojournalist, local Reservations required, call the temple office at Federation of NH. All are welcome. Please RSVP to learn all about the Piyyut. You will get to hear columnist, and public speaker. Elsner and Azzi will 622-6171. to the Jewish Federation of NH at 627-7679 or PJ Friday, March 2 Library – NH at [email protected]. Purim Community Shpiel & Costume Parade Sunday, February 18 7 PM, Temple Israel, Dover Annual Purim Carnival Come help us celebrate Purim! Do not forget your 10 AM – 1 PM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua costume. All welcome at no charge. More Join us for a marvelous, zany, stupendous information: [email protected] or the celebration of Purim in our annual Purim Carnival! temple office at 742-3976. Play the booths and wins prizes, see The Wizard Sunday, March 4 of Oz Purim Shpiel, eat hamantashen and other delicious foods! Wear your costume — adults Potluck and Purim Spiel too! Tickets for the booths and food will be sold Noon, Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, Bethlehem at the entrance. More information: 883.9844 or More information: http://www.bethlehemsynagogue. [email protected]. org.

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PAGE 4 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 Measuring Impact: A Federation Without Walls Whether an organization succeeds or As we round the corner to the second half of the 2017-18 fiscal year, I’m excited and fails in its mission is determined by the Melanie Zalman proud to share with you some measurements that illustrate our statewide impact. answer to two basic questions: 1). Does the organization have sufficient resourc- McDonald 2017-18 es, and 2). Does the organization have Executive 2016-17 Year-to-Date % Increase enough people (community volunteers, PJ Library subscriptions 239 355 49% donors, and staff) to support its work... Director PJ Library books mailed 2,868 4,260 49% No one understands that better these PJ Library program attendance 40 160 300% days than we at Jewish Federation of New Hampshire. Shlicha Program engagement 0 2,100 -- When compared with other Jewish federations around the country, it is obvious that Social Services requests 16 33 106% the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire is not a conventional or traditional federa- Homes receiving The Reporter 3,253 3,921 21% tion. Our Federation faces challenges unique to our state’s Jewish demographics, cul- NH Jewish Film Festival attendance 1,100 *1,500 36% ture, and geography. Annual Meeting attendance 172 260 51% We are no longer your Zadie or Bubbe’s Jewish Federation, the backbone to a Jew- Facebook following 573 800 40% ish Community Center, or a Jewish Family Services organization serving a limited Senior Program engagement 210 402 91% segment of our state’s Jewish community. We are a statewide organization -- the only Camperships & Israel Exp. grants 24 33 38% statewide Jewish organization in New Hampshire. To be successful, Jewish Federation New donors to Campaign 12 36 200% of New Hampshire must accept the challenges of a state with a relatively small Jewish *Projection: Festival takes place in March population (1.5%, or approximately 10,000) and with 20 Jewish communities (synagogues, Hillels, havurot) spread across the state. In the face of these challenges, we are Certainly, there are other ways to measure impact and organizational progress: succeeding in creating a unified statewide Jewish community, sharing common pur- • We added six new board members to our leadership. pose for our common benefit. Without the cohesive geographical population base that • Our Preschool (one of only two Jewish schools in New Hampshire) is celebrating most federations rely on in their operations, Jewish Federation of New Hampshire has 30 years! had to make a plan that would work for us, and meet your needs. • We were awarded grant funding by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts From time to time, we encounter the question: Why have a federation if each syna- for our 10th Annual New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival, a testament to the high gogue is taking care of itself? To answer, we don’t compete with or duplicate programs quality of our signature program. offered by our many synagogue communities. Synagogues are our partners, and they • Our year-long efforts to help a local Holocaust survivor led to a feature story on also benefit from our work. Whether it be a visit from our Shlicha to take Hebrew New Hampshire Public Radio’s “Word of Mouth.” school children on a “Trip to Israel” or the opportunity to enhance curriculum or ex- • We revived our Young Professionals Program and hosted three successful events pand scholarship opportunities for low-income families through our annual financial around the state. allocations -- growing synagogues help to make a vibrant and active statewide Jewish • We reinstated our beloved Shlicha Program to celebrate and foster a love of Israel community! by people of all ages! We exist to enhance quality of life for Jews of all ages here in New Hampshire and And then there are the stories -- the lives we change with our work: around the world. We are here to speak out against anti-Semitism and to make visible • The families who have access to Jewish books and experiences through PJ Library. our diverse and engaged Jewish community -- despite the miles and mountains that • The teen who decides to travel to Israel as a result of meeting our Shlicha, Noam often separate us. We continue each day because we believe that the relationship be- Wolf. tween Jews in Israel and in the Diaspora is critical, and one worth fostering. • The elderly Holocaust survivor who is able to receive assistance as a result of our Our statewide programs -- PJ Library, the Shlicha Program, Social Services, The efforts. Reporter, The New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival -- connect us all and provide • The middle school child who has access to Jewish summer camp for the first time meaningful connections to Jewish life, values, traditions, and experiences. We are here as a result of our campership grants. as a resource and a convener for all Jews: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Recon- structionist, those connected to synagogues and those who build their own Jewish And so much more! communities, seniors, young families -- whether Jewish or interfaith. We fill gaps not There is still work to be done as we expand our outreach efforts and connect you to covered by even the most vibrant Jewish communities, offering programs on a large more meaningful Jewish experiences. You may think we are a “Federation without scale that might otherwise be unattainable for any one local Jewish community. walls,” but the truth is, the “walls” of Federation stretch from Bethlehem to Keene, Best of all, we are able to offer these high-quality programs with limited resources and from Concord to Portsmouth, providing connection and a sense of belonging that and with a “skeleton crew” of hard-working and dedicated staff, devoted and engaged bridges our differences and reaches every diverse pocket of Jewish life across the state. board members, as well as passionate and generous volunteers. So… why give? Where To discuss ways that you can help JFNH carry out our mission more effectively in does it go? Why is Federation so critical to Jewish life here in the Granite State? your community, please call us at (603) 627-7679 or email [email protected].

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Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 5 JFNH Preschool Announces Plans for Summer Camp 2018 days you need. Pick your hours 9-12, 9-2, or (new this summer) 9-5:30. Early morn- Manchester — Don’t know what to do ing drop off (7:30 AM) option is available. with your preschooler this summer? • Week 1 (July 2–6): Jump into Summer, Thought your little one was too young Closed July 4 for a summer camp experience? Have we • Week 2 (July 9–13): Wild West got a treat for you and your child! The • Week 3 (July 16–20): Summer Olym- JFNH Preschool is busy planning an ex- pics citing six-week summer camp program • Week 4 (July 23–27): Dinosaurs for ages 2 to 6 years. • Week 5 (July 30–Aug 3): Storybook There are crafts, swim lessons, sports Summer program, field trips, and lots of fun on • Week 6 (Aug 6–10): Teddy Bear Ad- our wonderful playground, all packed ventures into six weeks, starting July 2. There are additional day care weeks We will be offering a slightly different available, before and after camp weeks. schedule this year. Summer camp will be Don’t miss out on all the fun. For more six weeks, and you can pick three days or information, pricing, and camp bro- five days. We have added the option of chure, call Alane or Allyson at 603-782- picking whatever combination of three 5174 or email [email protected]. Children enjoy a summer snack during last summer’s camp.

30 years of Educating Children

PJ Library hosted a Family Chanukah Sing-Along with Shlicha Noam Wolf. at the home of Ido and Julia Preis. The Magic of PJ Library Across New Hampshire programming as well, but it is more than this that provides the magic. The magic is in the incredible families and the rela- By Allyson Guertin, PJ Library tionships that continue to build with each Coordinator event and program. With each program, Word is out about the magic of PJ families return to nurture friendships Library, and the mo- built on the same goal of mentum is building! In instilling Jewish tradi- only a year, the New tions and values to their Hampshire PJ Library children, and new fami- has grown from just a lies enter to discover the Keeping you connected books program to something so much more. magic that is PJ Library. What is the magic of PJ in New Hamp- For more information about PJ Li- NEWS shire? Of course, it continues to provide brary, contact PJ Library Coordinator e monthly Jewish books to children Allyson Guertin at pjlibrary@jewishnh. jewishnh.org throughout the state and now enriching org or call 603-627-7679.

PAGE 6 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 Shlicha continued from page 3 concept to me. There’s no such thing in Is- rael! Today, it’s completely white and be- Watching them do this is magical, and low zero degrees outside, but toasty warm despite all of the fun they are having, the in my apartment. I’m alone this week as meaningful experience really does resem- Avi (my partner) is in Israel on his winter ble the real life experience of going for the break, and being alone makes me miss my first time to the Western Wall and putting family even more. Avi has been spending your heart’s wish inside (other than the time with them, sending me photos of my fact that these children can approach the cat (Chilli), and not missing the cold wall together — boys and girls — which I weather much. On days like this, I’m en- hope will become a reality someday). I can couraged to stay positive, and what helps see in their eyes how excited they are, and me most is thinking about all of the amaz- I am facing another realization of how ing connections and relationships I have much we (Israelis) sometimes take for made through my work here at the Jewish granted having that place in Israel. Being Federation of New Hampshire. Every able to go to the Wall any day we want to time I turn around, I am being invited into — and not just the Wall, but all of the someone’s home for a Shabbat meal, or other holy places of the Jewish people — making new friends with our “Young it makes me appreciate it all a little more. Mensches” group, or connecting with chil- I’m writing this from the comfort of my dren of our Hebrew School and PJ Li- warm Manchester apartment during a brary families. “work from home” day as there’s a mas- Though I am far away from my mother, sive snow storm out there, or a new word I my family, and many friends, I feel as if just learned: blizzard. The idea of the New Hampshire’s Jewish community is weather interfering with your access to quickly becoming like family! I’m glad to your workplace is a completely foreign be here with you. Stay warm! Noam Wolf stands before the Western Wall holding messages created by students.

Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 7 The View From The Bimah “Asking questions that would cross a Rabbi in the House his birth, Moses could not know that. He now drive him to lead his people out of rabbi’s eyes” is one of Tevya’s chief wish- was wanted for murder by Pharaoh (iron- misery and squalor, forward toward the es in Fiddler On The Roof. If only he ically, the same Pharaoh had command- Promised Land. knew how easy that is to do! ed the murder of an entire generation of I share that love for my people, in the As improbable as it sounds, rabbis do Rabbi Boaz D. Heilman Jewish babies). He was physically im- United States, in Israel, and wherever else not have answers to everything. In fact, Temple B’nai Israel, paired, with a speech impediment that— our remnant is found today. I find support we find ourselves quite often at a loss for Laconia he thought—would stop him from com- and encouragement in the friends, leaders, words. Facing human anguish; writing municating God’s message both to Pha- and volunteers who work tirelessly to with certain regularity columns, sermons, raoh and to the Israelites. make sure our congregations thrive. I find divrei Torah, and responsa to various is- top—not unlike the view from the His argument with God is both hu- love, understanding, and affirmation in sues—these tasks are more exhausting bimah—is both comforting and daunting. morous and moving. “Why me,” he asks. the company of the other rabbis with than one would imagine. It is comforting in that up on the high “Send someone else,” he implores. whom I serve. I find a listening ear and an So what do I do when I need strength peak, overlooking the vast wilderness, one Speaking at least for myself, my view open heart in the community organiza- and inspiration? I turn to the Torah. can fully realize one’s true status in the from the bimah is often just as confusing tions and leadership that are there to help Without fail, the Torah’s stories and laws world. Nature makes no demands on you and bewildering. Who am I to take the our people in their various capacities. offer ideas as well as encouragement. other than you not despoil it. Accept its mantle of the great rabbis who have led The call of God is impossible to resist. In our annual reading of the Torah, we grandeur, take in its beauty, reflect on who and instructed our people for genera- As both Moses and Pharaoh realize, God currently find ourselves in the midst of you are in the larger picture. tions? What are my qualifications in light simply doesn’t take “no” for an answer. one of the most awe-inspiring stories in On the other hand, with fewer distrac- of the brilliant minds, teachers, and lead- 2018 marks my 20th year in the rabbinate. the entire literature of the ancient world: tions (no phone or internet), it’s easier to ers who have truly deserved and earned Week after week, year after year, I continue The Exodus from Egypt. In its various focus on the larger goals and directions their title and position? to feel truly blessed to be standing on the incarnations—movies, spirituals, even in life. Moses’s requests are ignored; God— bimah, facing both the challenge and the opera—the story has given hope to mil- Moses saw more than the physical im- with greater and greater impatience—re- opportunity, both the solitary moments lions of impoverished, downtrodden, probability of a bush that was on fire but fuses to send anyone else, only agreeing and the alternating periods of joy and love. and enslaved people. not consumed. He saw the difficulties to have Aaron, Moses’s brother, be the My view from the bimah today couldn’t There are many elements in this story to God was imposing on him. He was not a mouthpiece who would speak God’s be more beautiful or more awe inspiring. wonder and reflect upon. As rabbi, I can born leader; rather, he was born to a na- words. But there was one more factor Baruch atah Ha-Shem, Who has called definitely empathize with Moses as he first tion of slaves. Though the Torah (and we, that motivated Moses—his deep love for me and brought me to this place and encounters the Burning Bush on God’s its students) realize that his role came his people. The same passion that had led time, and Who has always been my guide Mountain. The view from the mountain- from above, ordained by God even before him to kill the abusive slave master will and source of strength and inspiration. Kol Ha’Emek Upper Valley Jewish Community and Dartmouth Hillel Restore Torah Rescued from the Holocaust London, England purchased the scrolls 1939. The Germans immediately began By Thomas Cochran and Paul Etkind from the Czechoslovak State. The MST destroying the more than 350 Czech-Jew- Hanover — Kol Ha’Emek The Upper (www.memorialscrollstrust.org) was cre- ish communities. The Jewish Museum in Valley Jewish Community and Dart- ated to catalogue, evaluate, repair and, in Prague began collecting Torah scrolls and mouth Hillel are poised to welcome back time, entrust the scrolls to Jewish com- other Judaica from the communities being into the congregation’s ark a recently re- munities around the world. Today, the destroyed in an effort to prevent their des- stored Torah scroll that was rescued from MST continues to promote the legacy of ecration. Following the war, the Czech the Holocaust. the Czech Torah scrolls. At its headquar- communist authorities took control of the Kol Ha’Emek will hold a special Shab- ters in London, the MST has a perma- museum, and the scrolls were housed in The synagogue of Brno, where the UVJC bat service at 10:00 AM on March 24, nent exhibit relating the history of the conditions detrimental to their longevity. Torah previously resided. 2018, followed by a luncheon that will be scrolls and the Czech-Jewish communi- Rabbi Hale, the scribe who restored the open to all to celebrate the restoration of nity. “Our core thought is that the event ties from which they came. It also serves scroll, will speak about several interesting the scroll to kosher status. Rabbi Kevin itself is focused as much on the nature of as a resource for information relating to discoveries he made during the restora- Hale, the sofer (scribe) who restored the our community as it is on the scroll and each scroll and its specific history. tion process. Perhaps the most interesting scroll, will speak about the painstaking its history,” said Rob Gurwitt, a member Our scroll is known to have come from is that the scroll is older than previously restoration process and the clues he un- of the Scroll Committee and former pres- the town of Brno, the second largest town believed. There is strong evidence to sug- covered about the scroll’s origins. Jeffrey ident of the congregation. in the Czech Republic, which at the time gest that the scroll was written in the late Ohrenstein, chairman of the London- MST scroll no. 1397 has a long and of the scroll’s dedication in 1866, was part 18th century. The scroll is written in Sep- based Memorial Scrolls Trust (MST), will storied history. It first arrived in Hanover of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1848, hardic script, though the regional origin speak about the work of the MST in res- in 1988 from London after residing at a the Jewish population of Austro-Hungary of the script remains unknown. Stylistic cuing and preserving Torah scrolls that congregation in Connecticut. Kol benefited from the repeal of laws that had elements in the writing suggest the scroll survived the Holocaust. Rabbi Hale will Ha’Emek and Dartmouth Hillel now dramatically curtailed their civil rights. As may have been written in Jerusalem, the also teach students in the Kol Ha’Emek serve as co-trustees of this scroll, which is a result, many Jews left the small towns Balkans, Persia, or perhaps Holland. Community School about his sacred work one of nearly 1,600 Torah scrolls that and villages for the more prosperous in- As the number of living Holocaust sur- in general and on this particular scroll. were collected and safeguarded by the dustrial centers, such as Brno. vivors dwindles, the importance of both The March 24 event will mark both the staff at the Jewish Museum in Prague The Jews of Brno prospered and in- preserving and teaching about the scroll successful restoration of the scroll and its during the Second World War. creased steadily until the Germans took takes on new urgency for Kol Ha’Emek meaning to the Hanover-based commu- In 1964, the Westminster Synagogue in control of Czechoslovakia on March 15, Kol Ha'Emek continued on page 9

PAGE 8 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 Hadassah Offers Winter and Spring Activities pate in the service and provide the Oneg. By Michele Bank If you are interested in participating, Manchester — In December, several please contact Michele Bank. members of The Manchester Chapter of On April 22, the chapter will again vol- Hadassah attended a multi-chapter instal- unteer at NH4Israel’s second annual run lation of officers at Temple Emanuel in for healing. Proceeds will be sent to Ha- Andover, MA. This memorable event was dassah Hospital in Jerusalem for genetic attended by incoming and outgoing port- research on ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. folio members who were each acknowl- On Sunday, June 24, the Chapter will EHS Rabbi Peter Levy led the service and Reverend Bonin of the Derry Episcopal edged for their dedication to Hadassah. have its annual fundraising brunch at the Church of the Transfiguration gave the sermon for a well-attended interfaith Thanks- Also in December, 11 members of The Manchester Country Club in Bedford. The giving service. Manchester Chapter of Hadassah Book committee is planning another fun event club attended a luncheon meeting at a with entertainment and delicious food. Etz Hayim Synagogue member’s home. The Orphan's Tale, by In Hadassah news: There is a new neo- Pam Jenoff, was discussed and enjoyed by natal intensive care unit (NICU) at Ha- all. At this gathering, a ticket drawing was dassah Hospital in Ein Kerem. The inno- Hosts Annual Interfaith held. Proceeds went to the Sarah Wets- vative unit combines advanced technolo- man Davidson Tower in Jerusalem. Con- gy with private rooms. Close to 13,000 Thanksgiving Service vice and the Priest delivers the sermon. gratulations to Benay Birch, our first- babies were born at Hadassah last year. By Steve Soreff, MD place winner and Roberta Silberberg, who While the vast majority are healthy, there This happened this year. Rabbi Peter Levy won second place. Thank you to all who is a spiraling need for intensive care be- Derry — On a cool Tuesday night No- conducted a beautiful interfaith service, participated in this drawing. You are help- cause Hadassah is a referral center for vember 21, at 7:15 PM, Etz Hayim Syna- and the church’s Episcopal priest delivered ing medical miracles happen. high-risk pregnancy. gogue hosted the Annual Interfaith a meaningful, from the heart sermon on The next chapter meeting will be held on 2017 marked the 50th anniversary of Thanksgiving Service. The Thanksgiving the importance of showing gratitude. Thursday, March 8, at 1 PM in the JFNH the reunification of Jerusalem, which re- service alternates yearly between the two Members of the Etz Hayim Hebrew community room at 1400 Front Street, mains the undivided capital of Israel. Last members of the Interfaith Campus: Etz School participated in the service. Later, Manchester. All are welcome to attend. year also marked 50 years since Hadassah Hayim Synagogue and The Church of the the attendees broke bread together and The Chapter’s annual Shabbat Service Hospital reopened on Mount Scopus. Transfiguration. When the synagogueshared the feeling that we all have much to and Oneg will be held at Temple Adath For additional information about Ha- holds the event, its Rabbi conducts the ser- be thankful for. Yeshurun on Friday, March 16. The dassah or any of the above programs, Temple is located at 152 Prospect Street, please contact Michele Bank, chapter Manchester. Hadassah members partici- president, at [email protected]. Temple Israel Manchester Announces New Service Options NH4Israel Hears From Israel Manchester — To meet the needs of omitted. today’s busy families, Temple Israel of • Torah Study will start at 10 AM and in- American Council Manchester is pleased to offer several dif- corporate an Express Service with To- ferent Saturday Shabbat options on a ro- rah study. Study sheets will be provided. ond annual springtime run-jog-walk- By Ken Kowalchek tating basis. Service types and times will • Traditional morning services will begin athon 5-kilometer race in Derry, again be posted on our website and included on 9:30 AM and end at noon, featuring Manchester — On November 8, for the benefit of Hadassah Hospital in our voicemail. Come on by and check unabbreviated prayers and readings NH4Israel hosted two advocates for Israel Israel and its programs that reach out them out! • Junior Congregation, geared for our volunteers from Israel American Council and treat all. This year the run will target • Express Services will start at 10 AM Hebrew School students, will start at (IAC). The IAC’s mission is “to build an a cure for Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Find out and finish between 11:30 and noon. Se- 10 AM and feature learning about the engaged and united Israeli-American more about NH4Israel and sign up for lected prayers will be abbreviated or service. community that strengthens the Israeli email updates on guest speakers and and Jewish identity of our next genera- hosted events at NH4Israel.org. tion, the American Jewish community, With the exception of holiday conflicts Kol Ha'Emek continued from page 8 community -- deep roots that feed and the bond between the peoples of the and summer break, NH4Israel is hosting and the broader Jewish community. “The growth, renewal and change.” United States and the state of Israel.” To talks with refreshments at Manchester's scroll represents a deep-rooted tradition New Hampshire’s Jewish communi- that end, the volunteers brought methods Temple Israel at 6:30 PM on most Wednes- of Jewish life that survived the Holocaust ties and other friends are cordially in- of dialoguing with individuals who may days each month. If other venues and and is being reborn,” noted Scroll Com- vited to join the celebration on March be misinformed about Israel and shed weekdays are scheduled, word of the mittee member David Leib. Scroll Com- 24. Guests are kindly asked to call the light on Israel’s point of view on issues in- change will be publicized (generally mittee chairman Thomas Cochran ob- office at 603-646-0460 to help us in forming its place in the Middle East and emailed) in advance, as well as posted on served, “The memorial scrolls are a testa- planning the luncheon. the international community. the calendar of events at NH4Israel.org. ment to the enduring rootedness of the Kol Ha’Emek, the Upper Valley Jew- More talks and educational films on NH4Israel guest speakers address current Jewish people in Torah and tradition. ish Community, is a welcoming, egali- Israel are planned in 2018. Mark your issues surrounding the state of Israel as Their survival and spread to Jewish com- tarian congregation providing Jewish calendars for April 22, 2018, for helping well as historical analyses of topics such munities everywhere represents renewal spiritual, educational, social, and cul- with or participating in NH4Israel’s sec- as the Diaspora, Jew-hatred, and Zionism. and growth.” Cochran added, “We want tural opportunities to the Upper Con- to recognize the same qualities in our necticut River Valley.

Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 9 Gemilut Hasadim 2017: Once More, Again with Feeling

By Dr. Sol Rockenmacher, TAY Brotherhood Manchester — The Jewish Almanac notes: “In Jewish tradition, gemilut hasadim are a category of mitzvot (good deeds) that obligate the individual to act in certain ways on certain occasions as a mark of basic human decency and respect towards others, living or dead, rich or poor, using one’s time, effort, and money whenever necessary.” They are deeds of lovingkindness involving “a de- Adam, Stephanie, Mark, and Brooke gree of gentleness, extreme care, affec- Sanders at the Elliot Hospital Information tion, tenderness -- a summoning of all the Desk on Christmas Eve human resources of sympathy for the make the trip to programs because of dif- benefit of others.” ficult road conditions on roads that had The Temple Adath Yeshurun Christ- not yet been plowed. But enough folks mas Mitzvah Program, organized by the were able to make it through so that things Alexander and Kylie Anderson have just delivered luncheon platter to Manchester Fire TAY Brotherhood, has been in existence got done on that snowy day. One volun- Station 7 on Christmas Day. now for well over 35 years. It is a fine ex- teer, driving in the storm from 7:30 to ample of how members of our Manches- 11:30 AM, shuttled New Horizons resi- ter Jewish community have been giving dents to and from a mill yard restaurant back to their non-Jewish community with that was offering free breakfasts to needy New England Philanthropies enthusiasm, feeling, and caring. individuals and families. This year, once again, approximately The volunteers came from Temple Award Jolton Top Honor 100 adults and children volunteered to Adath Yeshurun and Temple Israel and If you have ever been called upon by participate on Christmas Eve and Christ- some are as yet not affiliated with a con- Judith Jolton to help New Hampshire’s mas Day. The programs include staffing gregation. They came to participate to Jewish community, you probably discov- the Information Desks at Catholic Medi- help others, by covering for their Chris- ered it’s hard to say no. Whether she is cal Center and the Elliot Hospital as tian neighbors so that they could cele- fundraising to help promote healthy chil- friendly greeters to visitors, delivering lun- brate their holiday, by helping the less dren, fight hunger and homelessness, or cheon platters to the Police and Fire Sta- fortunate in our community, by deliver- better the community she lives in, Jolton tions in Manchester and Bedford on ing luncheon platters as a token of grati- gets the job done and in doing so has got- Christmas Day, serving meals at New Ho- tude to those who are serving us so well ten the attention of New England’s top rizons Soup Kitchen on Christmas Eve in our local communities, and by spend- philanthropies. and Christmas Day, providing hospitality ing some time socializing with veterans On November 2, 2017, The Associa- to those less fortunate, and helping with who have served our nation. “Think glob- tion of Fundraising Professionals of the evening Bingo game at the Veterans ally, act locally” can be one starting point Northern New England (AFP-NNE) Judith Jolton being honored as Volunteer Administration Hospital in Manchester directive in the process of tikkun olam marked National Philanthropy Day by Fundraiser of the Year by the Association on Christmas night. A significant snow- (healing the world). honoring Jolton as Volunteer Fundrais- of Fundraising Professionals of Northern storm on Christmas Day made for a Thank you to all who participated, er of the Year. The award recognizes an New England. change of plans, in that we did the Police some of whom have been on board for individual who demonstrates outstand- care needs of children in and around and Fire Department deliveries on Christ- many, many years. Judging from the very ing skills in coordinating and motivat- Manchester," said Kris McCracken, mas morning as planned but had to move warm messages of gratitude we have re- ing groups of volunteers for fundrais- MCHC President/CEO. the Meals on Wheels deliveries to Decem- ceived this program is very much appreci- ing projects for the benefit of charitable Jolton attributes her success in fund- ber 26. Some volunteers were unable to ated by our Christian friends. institutions. raising to her belief that giving isn’t rele- She was nominated by Manchester gated to only the wealthy, often quoting Community Health Center/Child Health Anne Frank, who famously said, “no one Services for chairing its largest annual ever went poor from giving.” fundraising event, Morning Matters Founded in 1960, AFP generates phil- Breakfast, for the past 10 years. “Judith's anthropic support for a wide variety of enthusiasm and passion for promoting charitable institutions. Currently, there children's health care is contagious. She are over 200 chapters throughout the works tirelessly advocating for the health world with over 30,000 members.

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Joe, Jessica, Nathan and Audrey Gallant are ready to Deliver Meals on Wheels for the Mitzvah Program.

PAGE 10 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 Connections Israel Makes a Real Difference in Israeli Soldiers’ Lives sent more care packages, and even bought ters, and government positions. Addi- Each basket costs $15, and to sponsor By David Hunt a Navy ship custom hats with their logo. I tionally we have allied with Pizza2Give a unit of 30 costs $450. This is an ambi- Several years ago, I stumbled on a take my affiliation with them seriously, (pizza2give.com) as another way to send tious goal, but achievable. So please con- charity, Connections Israel (connection- tweeting and blogging and posting on a thank you to soldiers in the field. sider this an appeal to: sisrael.com). Located in Jerusalem, it is LinkedIn about the group and our vari- For many of the projects to which I’ve 1. Add Connections Israel to the list of a registered 501(c)(3) charity that does ous efforts. I also spoke to NH4Israel donated, I’ve gotten pictures and even charities to which you donate; it’s a the same thing as Friends of the IDF. about them a couple of years ago. videos from the soldiers thanking me. It’s great group, and I would not be en- One of the attractions for me was that We do barbecues and other morale- humbling but rewarding to know that thusiastic about it if it were not. Connections Israel didn’t just buy stuff building events; we did a pizza and pasta something you did has such a direct and 2. Consider giving a contribution to us and give things to the soldiers, but it party for a Navy unit, as one example, personal effect on the lives of our chayy- for Purim -- ideally, get together in helped build bridges and connections complete with a mini-golf putting contest. alim. Check out the gallery page to see your shul to donate to support a unit. between the units and the donors. I, in We purchase winter fleeces for ourchayy - the smiles on faces (connectionsisrael. 3. Tweet, Facebook, email, etc. to spread the Diaspora, got to make connections alim and recently completed our drive on com/galary). the word about us in general, and the with several units. this for the year. We do events for Lone Right now we are building up for an Purim drive (and follow-up drive for At some point along the way, I asked if Soldiers like Shabbat meals, Kiddush, and effort to give 4,500 active-duty soldiers Pesach) in particular. I could send care packages (kosher, natu- weekend activities like bands or pool par- gift baskets for Purim, and then we will If you have any questions, please feel rally). Soon, units started receiving boxes ties for their relaxation in the high-stress dive into Pesach, providing Seder mate- free to email me. If I don’t know the an- from me with “new and interesting” environment they are in. rials and “Jewish Identity” classes for swer, I’ll work to find out. foods. I sponsored several unit barbecues. We also help out with National Service, soldiers, many of whom are Lone Sol- And then they asked me to join their which is an alternative for Israelis who diers who are rediscovering their Jewish David Hunt is a member of Temple Beth Governing Board, a volunteer position. are ineligible to serve in the IDF. These roots on the fly as they serve in Eretz Abraham in Nashua, and can be reached Since then I’ve sponsored more events, people serve in non-profits, schools, shel- Yisrael. at [email protected]. Second Annual Family Friendly Run/Walk for Healing Planned for April 22 Israel’s innovative spirit and wide-rang- salem. Did you know that Israel has ration in Derry. For those who cannot NH4Israel team! How about a Hadassah ing contributions to humanity are themes developed a treatment for Lou Geh- walk or run, join us for the live music, team or an Etz Hayim Synagogue team? of the Second Annual Family Friendly rig’s disease that is reversing patients’ food, and party! We are also celebrating A JFNH team or a GDTC team? A Run/Walk for Healing on Sunday, April motor decline for the first time! It is Israel’s 70th birthday! Pinkerton Academy team or a Parkland 22, from 12 noon to 3 PM, with race time providing families with hope that did There is a link on the NH4Israel. Medical Center Team? at 1 PM. not exist before! org homepage to register. When signing Sponsorship opportunities are avail- This year, all funds raised will go to- The race will be a 5K run or a 1 or 2 up, be sure to join a team, as this year we able -- please email NH4Israel@gmail. ward ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclero- mile walk that will start and finish at the will be having a friendly competition, and com for details. sis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease) genetic Interfaith Campus of Etz Hayim Syna- the team that registers the most people Let’s hit a home run for Lou Gehrig research at Hadassah Hospital in Jeru- gogue and The Church of the Transfigu- will win a pizza party! There is already an and for Israel. See you at the starting line!

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Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 11 Feb. 6 Talk at Saint Anselm College Focuses on Russian Pogroms Goffstown — On February 6 at 7 PM., groms in Ukraine 1917-1920: An Alter- accompanying display of recently discov- and archival teams from Moscow who the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at nate Universe.” She received her MA in ered historic photos documenting the po- toured the region. In all there are just un- Saint Anselm College will host a talk about History, Jewish History, and Archives groms, assembled by the second speaker, der 200 photographs of survivors, family the pogroms that drove so many Jews from from the Project Judaica, a joint project Diane Covert,. The photos are from a members, victims, perpetrators, local offi- Russia in the late nineteenth and early of the Russian State University of Hu- Russian book, Jewish Pogroms: 1918- cials, and landscapes of ravaged commu- twentieth centuries. Approximately 75% of manities, Historical Archival Institute, 1921, which was published in Moscow in nities. Ms. Covert will talk about the sig- American Jews today trace their ancestry to Jewish Theological Seminary of Ameri- 1926. This book is the first known photo- nificance of this book, what it reveals refugees who fled these pogroms. ca, and the YIVO Institute of Jewish Re- graphic record of a genocide or ethnic about the pogroms, and the technologies The talk will feature two speakers: Dr. search in New York. She has worked in cleansing, made possible by the invention that made its production possible. Irina Astashkevich and Diane Covert. various archives in Russia, Lithuania, and availability of consumer cameras and The talk will be at 7 PM on Feb. 6 in the Dr. Astashkevich, a visiting research fel- and the United States, as well as in Jewish roll film. The book contains a large col- auditorium of the New Hampshire Insti- low at the Tauber Center for the Study of philanthropic organizations, such as the lection of photographs of the Russian tute of Politics at Saint Anselm College, European Jewry at Brandeis University, American Jewish Joint Distribution Civil War pogroms and includes docu- located at the intersection of Saint Anselm holds a PhD from Brandeis University, Committee in Moscow. mentation by survivors and family mem- Drive and Rockland Avenue in Goffstown. where she wrote her dissertation on “Po- A unique feature of this talk will be an bers, medical providers, regional officials, It is free and open to the public.

Disturbing The Peace TBJ Presents In a Purimshpiel Plays to Full House in Concord State of Mind: The Megillah and Palestinian Sulaiman Khatib, joined By Joel Berman the event via video conference for a Q&A, According to Billy Joel Concord — On December 3, a capacity the audience burst into enthusiastic and Concord — Oy vey! It's again that time “virgins” (outside of King Ahaseurus’s audience at Concord’s Red River Theatres sustained applause. Chen’s and Sulaim- in the depths of winter that the Temple harem, of course), we invite you to experi- watched Stephen Apkon’s award-winning an’s presence and commentary made their Beth Jacob Purimshpiel Players descend ence a musical comedy event that is documentary Disturbing the Peace. The personal stories even more poignant and into the depths of religious depravity, col- unique in the New Hampshire Jewish en- film chronicles the origins and evolution inspirational. lect all the jokes and anachronisms they virons, or anywhere else. of Combatants for Peace, an organization Although a streaming version of Dis- can, and emerge with their annual Purim- The TBJ community is pleased to invite of ex-IDF soldiers and former Palestinian turbing the Peace is available, this is a mov- shpiel, retelling the story of Queen Esther all Federation members and friends to the militants who, after decades of blood- ie that deserves to be seen on the big screen and her minions in ways that were certain- show, which will be performed on Saturday, shed, have decided that lasting peace will in the company of family, friends, and co- ly never intended! This year’s 21st (!!) an- March 10, and Sunday ,March 11,at 8 PM only come when each side recognizes the congregants. If you were one of the people nual production, written by Shira Nafshi in our usual synagogue-on-"Broadway" the- humanity of the other. The mostly local turned away at the box office or would oth- and Gary Sobelson (with lots of help atre, 67 Broadway, Concord. Please call TBJ audience represented a broad spectrum of erwise like to see the film, there will be a from others), features music from one of at 228-8581 to reserve tickets. backgrounds, beliefs, and political posi- reprise this spring that coincides with a the great Jewish popular composers of We are very excited that the talented tions regarding Israel-Palestine. New England tour of Combatants for our era: In A Purimshpiel State Of Mind: Federation shlicha, Noam Wolf, has Throughout the 85-minute showing, Peace. Please check future events calendars The Megillah According To Billy Joel. joined the production this year, and she is nobody in the theater stirred. At its con- in the Reporter to ascertain the date and For those of you who have experienced already adding her wonderful spirit and clusion, when the two cofounders of location. Meanwhile, you can view the prior TBJ Purimshpiel productions, little voice to our 30+ person cast. Combatants for Peace, Israeli Chen Alon trailer at https://tinyurl.com/dtp-trailer. needs to be said. For TBJ Purimshpiel She and we hope that you’ll be there, too!

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PAGE 12 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 13 PAGE 14 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 Why Camp? Each camp designs its own program plication form, which JFNH uses for the to be accessible and enjoyable for all program. Grant funding is budgeted an- campers. Whether they’re telling stories nually through the generosity of donors Summers at overnight camps are in their bunks, learning about the envi- to the JFNH Annual Campaign. Grants packed with a wide range of fun activi- ronment, or playing tennis, campers ex- are allocated on a first-come first-serve ties—aquatics, arts and crafts, basketball plore what Judaism means to them in a basis and are given up to $1,000. and soccer, dance, music, safe, nurturing, and fun en- One of our previous NH campers said cooking, archery, drama, vironment. There are a va- A typical scene from Jewish summer camp. it best: “Where I live, there are no other outdoor adventure and hik- riety of traditional and Jewish people. No one around me is ing, and much more! Camp- specialty overnight heritage, support Jewish causes, and Jewish, but when I arrived at camp, we ers are encouraged to discov- camps that span different take on leadership roles in their com- all had this HUGE connection with us er new skills and interests denominations of Juda- munities. all being Jewish. There was this auto- they never knew they had. ism, accommodate special The Jewish Federation of NH has pro- matic vibe through our bunk. We were Jewish camp weaves Jewish needs and interests, and of- vided 126 camper families with non- all friends from the very start.” values, culture, and traditions fer unique programming, needs-based camp grants over the past 10 Please contact Nancy Frankel, JFNH into the fabric of camp, help- catering to each family’s years. JFNH works in cooperation with Camp/Israel Experience Grant Coordi- ing campers to connect to their own iden- needs. the Foundation for Jewish Camp (www. nator, at [email protected] for further tity and the larger Jewish community. The impact of Jewish camp is imme- onehappycamper.org). Their website of- information about grant opportunities Spirited and dynamic staff members use diate—campers return home connected fers additional information and the ap- for the 2018 summer season. experiential learning to reveal what to a community and friends that will makes Jewish religion and culture so last them a lifetime. And it doesn’t stop unique in today’s world. At camp, Jewish there. Children with pivotal Jewish and Israeli culture is celebrated through camp experiences are more likely to be- song, food, art, and dance. come adults who value their Jewish "What Makes Jewish Camp Special?" 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Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 15 Book Review Reviewed by Merle Carrus Some Books About Jewish Food That Make Great Winter Reading Winter is definitely in full swing here in nazi Jews brought to Amer- work with the food rituals Gentiles’ special Sunday braided sour- NH. As I sit here on my couch surround- ica from Germany and Po- of mainly Shabbat and hol- dough bread was adopted and renamed ed by books about food, there is a snow- land. Surprise, surprise: idays. Wex says in an inter- berches, a term derived from the Hebrew storm blowing outside. The weather out- New York City did not in- view with Tablet magazine, word for “blessing.” Along with the bor- side is frightful, and our natural tendency vent the Jewish delicates- “A lot of Jewish food’s ap- rowed bread on the table at Shabbat din- is to look for comfort foods to cook and sen. Amazing, especially if peal, I have found, has ner is another reborn food: the gefilte eat. They will warm us up both physically you are a New Yorker. You more to do with fond mem- fish. This started as a reassembled fish and emotionally. would think that the only ories of growing up than dish that was originally the creation of an Here are a few books that are about the place to get good deli is in the food itself. Your early ancient court cook, German chef Marx history of different kinds of foods that New York. It turns out that sensations are the ones that Rumpolt, for an aristocratic dinner. Zie- make up the history of Jewish cuisine. the word delicatessen is a stay with you. You similar- gelman has complied an incredibly inter- These books in many different ways talk mix of French and German ly always remember your esting history of both Lower East Side about how they became the that sort of first kiss. TechnicallyNew York and the history of Jewish food. icons of our collective means “deli- speaking, it probably As we prepare for Shabbat dinners dur- memory. These are not cious things to eat” or “del- wasn’t your best kiss, but it is the one ing this winter of extreme cold weather cookbooks. They may have icacies.” Sax goes on to talk that gave you the taste.” or look for an easy dinner during the a recipe or two, but they about all the different delis Wex devotes a chapter to some of the week, there is a new cookbook that has are really the history of our in New York City and then most important ingredients in Yiddish healthy updates for all our favorite com- people through food. explore the deli food across cooking: onions, garlic, and schmaltz. fort foods and some new, interesting op- Sarah Goldberg Wendel the United States in major Looking at Jewish food and its history tions. The Healthy Jewish Kitchen ( Ster- writes in her soon-to-be cities like Chicago and San from a different perspective ling Epicure, 2017) is Paula published book, Chewish: Francisco. He then travels is 97 Orchard An Edible Shoyer's newest cookbook. 36 Recipes of Love with Sto- north to Montreal and To- History of Five Immigrant Here she offers fresh, con- ries from Nama’s Kitchen ronto, which are known for Families in One New York temporary recipes for every (Write On Ink Publishing, their smoked meats. Then Tenement (HarperCollins, occasion. Shoyer calls it 2016), “The kitchen is the Sax continues across the 2010). In this book, author "Jewish soul food" that is center of the universe, and pond to London, where Jane Ziegelman looks at all healthy. the dining room table is the United Na- delicatessens began as butcher shops that the different nationalities All the recipes in this tions of world order where the world’s turned into takeaways with a few stools. of families who lived in one cookbook use only fresh problems can be solved, I am certain, over Today it remains a limited ethnic special- tenement building at 97 Or- natural ingredients. She has a nice bowl of matzo ball soup.” Her book ty in the United Kingdom. No recipes in chard Street in the Lower created a nutrient-dense is a mix of personal stories of growing up this book, but your mouth will water as East Side of Manhattan be- spin on some of our child- in the Midwest with a grandmother who you read it, so be prepared to go out and tween the 1860s to the hood favorites. Shoyer cooked Jewish comfort foods that now order a hot pastrami on rye with spicy 1930s. Here we see the pro- writes that healthy options Wendel remembers fondly and recipes she brown mustard when you are finished gression of how over time, different im- for these special recipes is her goal: tries to replicate in her own kitchen. reading. migrants have come to the Lower East “Good nutrition is about balance and There are many foods that are cultur- Side, living at 97 Orchard Street before finding a way to introduce more healthful ally attached to our Jewish roots. learning how to take advantage of the food into an everyday diet as often as Though they differ depending on where American dream and moving on. The possible. I am simply offering you a sub- your ancestors originated from (Sep- story begins with a German family, the tle shift towards better health without hardic: falafel, hummus, and shakshuka; Glockners, who pass it onto the Moores, giving up your favorite foods.” Eastern European Jews: kneidlach, an Irish family, then to a German Jewish There are more than 60 recipes from a chopped liver, and brisket), we can all family, the Gumpertz, followed by the variety of backgrounds, including Sep- agree that there are many foods that Rogarshevskys, a Lithuanian Jewish fam- hardic and Ashkenazi traditional recipes. make our mouths water when we start to ily, who pass the apartment on to the There is Modern Borscht, a Baked name our favorites. Some of us have Baldizzi family of Italian extraction. Schnitzel with Nut Crust and a Brisket grown up eating these foods in a kosher Rhapsody in Schmaltz: Yiddish Food Interestingly, Ziegelman writes about Bourguignon. Of course there are recipes home and some of us eat these foods be- and Why We Can’t Stop Eating It (St. the history of Ashkenazi cooking. She to fit every lifestyle, including a Gluten- cause we grew up or are living a life that Martin’s Press, 2016), by Michael Wex, explains that the foods Ashkenazi Jews Free Challah, Caramel Apple Strudel, is Jewish in food only. is a book that looks at the world of Yid- bring with them are interpretations of and Spelt Chocolate Babka. Save The Deli: In Search of Perfect Pas- dish food. It goes back to the “Old different foods they have learned about as Of course I will be testing the Ribollita trami, Crusty Rye, and the Heart of Jew- Country”, Eastern Europe, and the a people in motion. The Jews over centu- from The Healthy Jewish Kitchen for din- ish Delicatessen (Houghton Mifflin Har- foods that our ancestors ate there. Wex ries were pushed from country to coun- ner. This recipe meets all the important court, 2009), written by David Sax, starts looks at the history of Jewish cuisine try. “Large Jewish families from southern criteria that Shoyer gives emphasis to in off with a history of the food that Ashke- and how kashrut and religious rules France and Italy began to migrate north, her book: “I make sure every dinner plate forming settlements along the Rhine Riv- has colors and textures and I offer both er. The early Rhineland communities raw and cooked vegetables options.” were made up largely of rabbis and mer- Paula Shoyer graduated with a pastry Keeping you connected chants. Both figures, it turns out, played degree from the Ritz Escoffier in Paris, major roles in shaping Ashkenazi food and she does cooking and baking demos NEWS traditions,” writes Zielgelman. across the United States and around the e She talks about the influence of pasta world. She is the author of The Holiday jewishnh.org or noodles on kugel and how the German Kosher Baker, The Kosher Baker, The

PAGE 16 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 New Passover Menu, and ored by Jewish Women Inter- doesn’t matter whether you are Ortho- The Healthy Jewish Kitch- national as a “Woman to dox, Conservative, or Reform -- though en. Paula is a freelance Watch,” and by the kosher our experiences and thoughts about ko- writer for the Washington media community as a “kosher food are different, it is what pulls us Post, Hadassah, Joy of Ko- sher pioneer.” She lives in together as a community. “While kosher sher, and Jewish Food Ex- Chevy Chase, Maryland, food may be central to Jewish experi- perience, among other pub- with her husband and four ence, disagreement over what it was and lications. Paula competed children. what it meant is vital to its history. Ar- on Food Network's Sweet Lastly, Kosher USA: How book than the others mentioned here. guments mattered as much as shared Genius and often appears Coke Became Kosher and Author Roger Horowitz writes about meals. But still, much as my family on TV before major Jewish Other Tales of Modern Food the creation of kashrut and the Kosher squabbled about what was kosher (and holidays, over 28 appear- (Columbia University Press, Food Guide, with the establishment of if keeping kosher mattered), kosher food ances thus far. In 2015, Paula was hon- 2016). This book is a different kind of the kosher symbols we use today to dis- nonetheless remained at the center of tinguish foods that meet dietary guide- our identity as Jews, a touchstone of our lines. This book shows how the Jewish relationship to Judaism, an indelible Ribollita housewife and cook in America started marker of the space between our past [Reprinted with permission from The Healthy Jewish Kitchen by Paula Shoyer] creating new cuisine. This is about how and our futures.” Coke and Jello, along with other foods, Parve, Gluten-free, Vegan • Serves 8 to 10 have become a part of the traditional foods that have graced the dinner tables This Italian classic is usually made with stale bread. I’ve found that it is really of Jewish homes. Horowitz writes that it filling, however—a complete meal for lunch—without the bread. If you like, serve the soup with toasted slices of whole-wheat Rosemary Focaccia on the side. You can also use curly kale for this recipe, but lacinato is heartier and looks par- ticularly nice in the soup. SUPPORT OUR

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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, halved and chopped into ½-inch (12-mm) pieces 2 leeks, light green and white parts only, quartered and sliced 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 stalks celery, chopped into ½-inch (12-mm) pieces 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 2 15.5-ounce (440-g) cans cannellini beans, divided 7 cups water (1.7L), divided 3 tomatoes, seeds removed, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces 1 zucchini, chopped into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces 1 cup butternut squash cubes, cut into ¾- to 1-inch (2- to 2.5-cm) cubes 10 leaves lacinato kale (the variety with large bumpy-looking leaves), cut into 1½-inch (4-cm) pieces, about 1½ to 2 cups Leaves from 6 sprigs fresh thyme ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 large potato, peeled, and cut into ¾- to 1-inch (2- to 2.5-cm) cubes ½ cup (20g) basil leaves, thinly sliced, as garnish

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions, leeks, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. If the vegetables start to brown, turn down the heat. 2. Meanwhile, drain one can of the beans and rinse them well. Transfer the beans to the bowl of a food processor. Add 1 cup (240ml) of water to the bowl and purée until the mixture is completely smooth. Set it aside. 3. Add the tomatoes to the saucepan and turn the heat up to medium. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring often. Add the zucchini, squash, kale, and thyme and cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Add the salt and pepper, remaining 6 cups water, bean purée, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, add the second can of drained beans, and then simmer the soup on low heat, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash and potatoes are barely fork-tender. 4. Adjust seasonings if needed, add fresh basil, and serve.

Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 17 Shlicha Noam Wolf looks down at the crowd gathered to light the giant Chanukiah on the steps of the NH State House in Concord. This marked first ever candle lighting cospon- sored by Chabad, JFNH, and PJ Library. About 100 people attended the celebration, Rabbi Levi Krinsky of Manchester Chabad is assisted by Shlicha Noam Wolf in which included a gelt drop, singing, and craft activities. lighting the giant Chanukiah at the NH State House. Chanukah: The Game Show Manchester — Step aside, Monty Hall! game. In another competition, three mul- On Sunday morning, December 17, the tigrade teams competed to stack cham- TAY Brotherhood brought a game show pagne glasses the fastest and the highest, Chanukah party to the Temple Israel creating towers seven levels high with community and religious school, billed over 75 champagne glasses. In a third as “The Second Best Day of Hebrew contest, parents tried to convey Chanu- School!” (The best is the Purim Carnival, kah-themed messages to their kids in a also brought to you by the Brotherhood). game we called “Chanukah Speak Out” Students and parents competed individu- -- while wearing lip retractors (the kind ally and in teams in a host of competi- the dentists used). And it wouldn’t be a tions to win prizes and the adoration of competition without a race by the stu- the audience. dents to stick as many post-it notes as Competitions included the Chanukah possible on Hebrew School moms. Clothes Bag, a two-team relay race re- And let’s not forget gourmet latkes pre- quiring contestants to pick one item of pared fresh by the Brotherhood Kitchen clothing from the Chanukah Clothes Krew, served right, with applesauce and Amy Dattner-Levy of Etz Hayim Synagogue of Derry teaches Israeli folk dancing to Bag, put it on, bring it to the next team sour cream to complement the kosher residents of Riverwoods in Exeter as part of their Chanukah celebration. member, take it off, and go get another. hot dog lunch (served baseball park style) The first team to have the anchor mem- and, of course, chocolate gelt for all the ber fully dressed (tutu and all) won the participants.

Temple B’Nai Israel Religious School students’ Chanukah celebration included sanctu- MC Joel Gordon watches as Sadie and Valerie Cadugan compete in the champagne ary time with Rabbi Heilman, making their own menorahs, baking cookies, a dreidel glass stacking contest at the TAY Chanukah Party championship, and sharing a delicious lunch.

PAGE 18 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 On December 17, Etz Hayim Synagogue held its first-ever "Latke and Lager" party for 21 to 35-year old mensches, who feasted on gourmet latkes, sufganiyot, and Jewish star- shaped Linzer cookies; lit the menorah; sang; and generally had a fun time. At the heart Betenu students and parents celebrate Chanukah together. of the party was the JFNH Shlicha, Noam Wolf (fourth on the left).

Lots of Latkes! Prepared by Elda Cordero-Goodman, David Penchansky, and Sol Rockenmacher for the TAY Chanukah Party. In Bethlehem, despite the snowy, windy weather that forced the cancellation of the annual BHC-sponsored community menorah lighting party, BHC president Dave Children and their families joined together to light candles, Goldstone lit the menorah on the front lawn of Bethlehem sing songs, enjoy latkes (courtesy of Brotherhood), and Town Hall. Photo by Les Apple. play dreidel at this year’s Temple Israel Portsmouth community Chanukah party.

December 16, 2017: First annual Temple Israel Dover Latke Vodka Party! We enjoyed a Latke cook-off, catered food from Bubby’s deli, and the incredibly talented Noam Wolf singing Hallelujah and others.

On Sunday, December 3, Etz Hayim Synagogue women A large crowd gathered in the Temple Israel courtyard in and their friends gathered in the neighboring Episcopal Portsmouth to light candles in the Hands of Hope chanu- Church of the Transfiguration to make 300 delicious kiya and sing songs on the last night of Chanukah. latkes. Pictured are EHS member Allison Doyle with her friend Maya Levin. Standing room only at Temple Israel Do- ver’s annual Latke Party on Sunday, De- cember 10, 2017. Thanks to all our Latke Makers, families, and Latke eaters for an amazing time. CHANUK AH CHANUK AH The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 19 Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 Children from Temple Adath Yeshurun’s religious school proudly pose with the jars of cookies they created to donate in December.

After school one cold, snowy day in December, Temple Adath Yeshurun children and families created more than a dozen "cookies in a jar" to give to Angie's Place, transi- tional housing for homeless women in Manchester.

On December 17, Etz Hayim Synagogue held its first-ever free breakfast for the community as part of the Elijah's Table project. Pictured are (front ) Kayla Patterson, New Hampshire’s Evelyn and Michael Orianna Kane, Bonnie Leshin (in apron), Amy Dattner Levy, Board member Barry Miller take a look at how Jewish Nation- Leshin, and Arlene Agosto, and (back) Laurie Kagan Medrek, Linda Cohn-Rosen- al Fund is helping Israel be at the fore- berg, Karen Seidler, and guest and frequent volunteer Frank. On December 14, NH Supreme Court front of revolutionizing how water is Associate Justice Robert J. Lynn spoke treated. By building more than 250 res- to a packed room at Etz Hayim Syna- ervoirs responsible for raising Israel’s gogue in Derry on the Establishment recycled water from 5% to 85%, rehabili- Clause, the Free Exercise Clause, and tating rivers and transforming the Beer- the relationship between the government sheba Stream into an oasis in the desert, and religious institutions. Pictured are and supporting educational programs Justice Lynn (on left) and EHS member, such as Green Horizons, which teaches and former Board President Stephen M. young children the value of water con- Soreff, M.D. servation and helps preserve water for the Bedouin in the Negev, Jewish Na- tional Fund continues to implement its overarching mission of improving the quality of life for the people of Israel.

Sunday school students and parents display the students’ projects at Congregation Betenu. Temple B’Nai Israel welcomed Jewish educator Esther Kosofsky for a day spent exploring some of the challenges and joys of interfaith families during the December holidays. She captivated the Religious School children (and their families) with stories, shared lunch, and Cantor Sarra Allegra Spierer Riesman and then facilitated a moving discussion for Riman Dwiadari, presenters at the IWNH the adults. event at Temple Israel Manchester. Want to see your organization’s photos here? Interfaith Women of NH gathering at Temple Israel of Manchester for a December Send them to [email protected]. event, “Welcoming Winter with Joy.”

PAGE 20 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 Perceptions disparities between Arab and Jewish ical citation and employ exaggeration of students know very little about Israel I live in Hopkinton, NH, and am a Israeli schools. and even fabrication of Israeli flaws while and the Middle East.” I believe this obser- member of Temple Beth Jacob. With 2) The Compassionate Listening program blithely ignoring far greater, real, con- vation also applies to many highly- educat - friends in the Jewish community, I am in- at SNHU was not a student-oriented trasting wrongs in the aggressor Moham- ed and well-intentioned adults. It is easy to volved with several projects: NH Partici- event. The school was simply the rent- medan societies which such ravings sup- discern why, given the myriad complex so- pants in the Compassionate Listening ed venue for the conference at which port. So, yes, Mr. Goodman, "Deliber- cial-political-historical roots of the con- Project, J-Street NH leadership, NH we were invited to present; another in- ately deceptive misrepresentations" are flict. Indeed, one need look no further for Friends of Combatants for Peace, pro- vitee was Rabbi Dov Taylor, who for- just that, even when committed with the how tightly each community’s history is in- grams under the auspices of Building a merly served at TBJ. Few of the confer- best of intentions, and even when merely terwoven with the other’s than the 1948 Is- Culture of Peace Forum, and an inter- ence’s participants were from SNHU. echoing others who are the source of raeli War of Independence, or Nakba (de- faith discussion group. For me, an essen- 3) The Compassionate Listening Project those malicious deceptions. fined as “catastrophe”), as the Palestinians tial element of each of these projects is to does not purport that listening alone It's clear that irrationality is a major refer to the same sequence of events. create venues for our communities (Jew- will bring peace to the Middle East. It factor in human thought and action. This The only certainty is that each side’s re- ish, interfaith, and secular) to listen to does purport that hearing the story of tragic attribute contributes to the unjusti- fusal to acknowledge the other’s perception each other and to speak with one another the person on the other side of the di- fied violence which has thrived in homo of what transpired in 1948 has perpetuated about difficult topics, most especially vide is a necessary step toward recog- sapiens populations since long before we this tragic conflict.I believe the failure about peace and conflict in Israel and the nizing one another’s humanity. Both killed off the Neanderthals. There has to resolve the conflict has less to do with its Palestinian territories. I am writing this sides are fearful of the other; both never been a period in human history structural complexity than with how we letter because during the course of my in- sides need to hear each other. where peace has prevailed. This reality is have attempted to navigate the competing volvement I have encountered an interest- pretty nasty. Demanding that I not be al- claims for justice and legitimacy. ing phenomenon, which is that the hard- Sincerely, lowed to directly address a dismaying and Several of Ms. McGrath’s other state- est places to create these venues are with- Nancy Jo Chabot, Hopkinton flawed presentation which contributes to ments reveal a fundamental misunder- in our Jewish communities. such violence because my critique is nasty standing of the Compassionate Listening At the recent Compassionate Listening A Rose By Any Other Name (even though accurate) is merely conced- Project’s (CLP) mission and purpose. CLP presentation at Temple Israel Portsmouth Would Smell ing to villainy. Whether they act inno- does not purport to possess any “truths” (commented on in a letter by Linda Mc- We joyfully celebrate Chanukah despite cently or with malice, we need to firmly underlying this or any other conflict. What Grath in the Dec/Jan issue of the Report- suggestions that Maccabee followers and factually confront those whose ef- the CLP does possess is the heartfelt con- er), I experienced first-hand one Jewish killed more Jews than Seleucids in what forts facilitate the murder of Israelis (and viction that conflict originates with individ- group leafletting outside the presentation, was as much a civil war (traditionalists ultimately all Jews, if you pay any atten- uals and, if there is to be any hope of re- and I had to wonder what is going on in our against assimilationists) as it was a rebel- tion to the charters of Hamas, Hizb'allah, solving this (or any other) conflict, we have community. I was also struck by the nasty lion against external authority. Skipping and to the overt hostility brainwashed to move past the stereotypes and tropes letters about J-Street in the Reporter, and ahead a couple of millennia, 19th century from early childhood into many Moham- each side has adopted to reinforce its posi- greatly appreciated Ken Grossman’s (Dec/ American Jews vehemently opposed the medan citizens). When the ignorati are tion. If we’ve learned anything from the Jan Reporter) call for civility in our Jewish- immigration of Eastern European Jews, heedlessly encouraging unjustifiable vio- decades-long cycle of violence between Is- community discourse. I’m happy to correct preferring to leave their embarrassing lence and vicious villainy with lies and raelis and the Palestinians, it’s that politi - the inaccuracies in McGrath’s piece (see be- peasant co-religionists to be massacred deceptions, any reply which accurately cians on both sides have failed their respec- low), but I think perhaps more significant by the Cossacks. Then the 20th Century exposes those horrid behaviors might tive communities. The CLP believes there’s would be for people in these groups to found lots of overt anti-Zionism among sound "nasty." But my hope is to sway the a way forward that recognizes the necessity come together, to hear each other, and to Jews of various stripes, their hostility perceptions of the undecided by speaking to humanize and listen to the “other.” Not work toward respecting each other’s stories based on sincere but absurd rationaliza- directly, since those spewing this drivel to agree, but to achieve a deeper under- and experiences going forward. Instead of tions whose ultimate consequence proved are not even going to listen. standing of what compels individuals to repeating and refuting issues, let’s accept disastrous. The more things change... I keep wishing that people would work adopt their beliefs and behave as they do. I that you believe what you believe, and I be- Certitude driven by feelings which are together toward a better future rather than and other participants with CLP choose to lieve what I believe, and let’s sit down and contradicted by fact is not reasoning. repeating our bloody mistakes. Regretta- engage individuals from both sides, listen to listen to one another. Then perhaps at fu- Emotions drive the decision-making of bly, my hopes keep being dashed by an un- their stories, learn from them, and help ture events, your concerns will be acknowl- most people. Marketers and politicians remitting human predisposition to irratio- each side learn about the other. edged and you won’t feel so threatened (if cleverly profit from this human failing. nal actions. We need to forcefully interdict If we accept Ms. McGrath’s observation that’s the right word) by simply the presen- Further adding to such self-deception is the deceptions which encourage danger- that the “vast majority of students [and tation of narratives that speak to the com- the Goebbels factor: "If you repeat a lie of- ous misperceptions and which ultimately adults] know very little about Israel and plexity and struggles of the lives of people ten enough, people will believe it, and you encourage such horrible consequences. the Middle East,” and we acknowledge the working toward peace in Israel. will even come to believe it yourself." Un- Lynching for justice, anyone? We should tragic consequences of rejecting the legiti- Can we sit down and talk? Everybody’s fortunately, many people end up support- be better. Perhaps with enough thoughtful macy of Palestinian claims for justice, truth is incomplete; we need each other’s ing the wrong side of vital conflicts due to nastiness, we ultimately can be. what better response to this morass than views of the world to understand it better these very human foibles. This stark and to erect bridges between our respective and to do the continuous and fulfilling disheartening recognition of human irra- Richard Collier, Eliot, ME communities by respectfully listening to work of peacemaking. tionality forms the basis of my response to the other? As a Zionist, I believe respect- Specific replies to McGrath’s letter in Ken Grossman, whose letter in your paper Respecting the Humanity of ing the humanity of another is not a uto- the Dec/Jan Reporter: (Dec.2017/Jan. 2018) criticizes my earlier Another: A Moral Imperative pian vision but a moral imperative that 1) There is vast disparity in public school response to Emma Rous. I am writing in response to Linda Mc- conforms to the most fundamental values support in Israel: Schools for Arab Mr. Grossman says, "It's well known Grath’s letter (“Compassionate Listening and tenets of our shared Judaism. children receive less support than that Rous's views are shared by many." Of Project”) in the December 2017-January those for Jewish children. Interesting- COURSE it's well known! That is why 2018 NH Jewish Reporter. Ms. McGrath Respectfully, ly, we just heard speakers from The I'm so upset. We’re constantly confronted correctly points out that “the vast majority Scott Dickman, Concord Abraham Fund at TBJ and they ad- by Jews joining non-Jews for all kinds of Letters to the Editor may be sent to [email protected]. dressed this very issue -- the Fund’s vilification of Israel. These people invoke primary efforts are in repairing the selective, out-of-context, and false histor- Letters must be signed with full name and address.

Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 21 A Tribute to Rabbi David Rafael Senter each time it was used in services; By Dr. Mel Prostkoff and Helen Hanan, 4) His love of being a steward of Jewish Temple Israel, Portsmouth history and tradition at Temple Israel We have dedicated our donation to the and at the Touro Synagogue in New- 2018 NH Jewish Film Festival in loving port, RI; memory and in honor of Rabbi David Ra- 5) His invigoration and leadership of the fael Senter, our rabbi, teacher, mentor, and Seacoast Ministerium interfaith com- dear friend, who passed away tragically on munity; and 6) His distress and sadness 12/1/17 at the young age of 56. Some spe- over the falling of the Torah on Rosh cial highlights of our 3 1/2 years with Rab- Hashanah 2016, and his leadership of bi David, besides those mentioned by so the entire congregation for the period nhjewishfilmfestival.org many others, are: of mourning, fasting, charity, and To- Playing in Theaters 1) The commitment ceremony that he per- rah learning in the year following. Statewide formed for us on Shavuot 2015; Rabbi David was a very learned rabbi, a 2) The funeral that he performed for our warm, generous, sincere, and compassion- dog, Tibby, in July 2014; ate spiritual leader, a revered teacher, a Manchester, Merrimack 3) Obtaining a Holocaust Memorial To- loving family man, a wise and worldly in- Concord, Portsmouth rah for Temple Israel in Portsmouth dividual, and a true mensch. We already Keene, Hanover (his third congregation to receive one), miss him dearly, and will continue to hon- explaining its history to the member- or his life by following his examples of ship and the Hebrew school children, love of Torah, mitzvot, tzedakah and and his obvious pleasure and kavod gemilut chasadim. BECOME A FRIEND Things I Learned From My Rabbi OF THE FESTIVAL (A Poem for Rabbi David Senter, December 2017) Support the 2018 New Hampshire By Sam Berg, Temple Israel VP Education Here is what I learned from my Rabbi: Jewish Film Festival Be here and be present. Get involved. YES, I want to support the 10th Annual NH Pick up a book. Jewish Film Festival and be a Friend of the Festival Study something deeply enough that you are able to talk to a group of people about it. Pay attention to everything so that you are able to talk to anyone about anything at Name: anytime. Be interested in the way things work. Address: Update a website. Fix a microphone and set up a PA. Phone: Pick up the phone. Call someone. Email: Join a committee. Help to plan an event. Contribution: $25 $50 $100 $180-$249 Write about a topic that will be of use to other people. Give of yourself. Care about the people around you. Contributions accepted by check mailed to: Invite people into your home. JFNH Have a sense of humor. Tell a joke. 66 Hanover Street, Suite 300, Manchester, NH 03101 But take life seriously. or by calling the office at (603) 627-7679 Protect the things worth protecting. Sponsorship Opportunities are available Have an opinion on the news. for this highly anticipated cultural event. Turn the lights out when you go. Share things that have happened to you. For details, contact Patricia Kalik at (603) 627-7679 Volunteer for things. or email [email protected] . Don’t be afraid to ask somebody to do something for you and check that it gets done. Make suggestions. Live near friends. Be respectful of absolutely everything. Be moved by things. Allow yourself at times to be overwhelmed by things. Give thanks. Find a gap somewhere and try to fill it. Know who was here before you. Recognize that others will be here after you. Leave a place better than how you found it.

PAGE 22 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 Remembrances and Reflections: Rabbi David Senter and congregation person by person, By Fran Berman, Immediate Past the room, our factions quickly dissolved phone call by phone call, often over cof- President, Temple Israel Portsmouth as common ground was found. He cre- fee, lunch, or dinner. Soon there were ated an atmosphere of mutual respect [These comments were delivered at the walks across the Memorial Bridge, one of that helped us through even the fiercest memorial service for Rabbi Senter at Tem- Rabbi David’s favorite ways to spend time differences of opinion. Just when an is- ple Israel, January 1, 2018.] with a friend, colleague, congregant, or sue seemed insoluble, Rabbi David acquaintance. Our rabbi was at his best would introduce a new perspective, a I am deeply honored to speak today on when he was walking and talking, listen- third, as yet unconsidered option, gen- behalf of the board and members of ing and problem solving. Because this erally backed up by Jewish precedent or Temple Israel. Rabbi David Raphael was a man who was all about mediating, Rabbi Rafael David Ross Senter z’’l law, and the crisis was averted. He was a Senter was the spiritual leader of Temple finding middle ground, solving problems, peacemaker extraordinaire. Our Israel Israel community for a brief three and a but always within a Jewish context. fort in times of trouble for many of us. I Affairs Committee is a case in point, half years, yet his impact was tremen- A Personal Appreciation have heard from numerous people how created by the board at Rabbi David’s dous. I cannot possibly convey all of the My own family came to know and ap- Rabbi David reached out to them and suggestion to bridge a deep divide in the ways he has left his mark on our commu- preciate Rabbi David when my son Geoff was there for then in a time of need. It congregation among people with pas- nity, but I want to take a few minutes to and daughter-in-law Ellie visited with my seems that he always knew when some- sionately held but divergent beliefs. He share the somewhat surprising story of grandson, JJ. Theirs is an interfaith mar- one was hurting and offered a prayer, a saw the common thread that bound all how he came to be our rabbi and some of riage, but they had committed to raising hand of friendship, or even financial of us together -- our passion for Juda- what made his time with us so precious JJ as a Jew since before he was born, and support. He magically called to offer a ism, for the Jewish people, for Jewish and his impact so great. Rabbi David graciously agreed to preside mishabeirach just when a congregant’s values -- and he built on that to strength- Finding His Place in Portsmouth over the conversion ceremony at a mik- mother was going for chemotherapy. He en the Temple Israel community. Rabbi and Elissa first came to Temple vah in Brookline. As rabbi sat with us at saw the pain of a local reporter who was Connecting With the Community Israel in the summer of 2013, when they the mikvah before the ceremony, he ex- suffering after the death of her husband Clearly, Rabbi David left us way too stopped in to tour the synagogue during plained that at the center of the conver- and invited this non-Jew in to talk and soon. He had much more to give at a a brief vacation in the area. From the first sion ceremony is the total immersion of then into his and Elissa’s home for a time when the world desperately needs moments, Rabbi and Elissa were smitten. the baby in the mikvah. Geoff would go Passover seder. In the middle of a tem- peacemakers who can think outside the I have never seen two people so enthused into the mikvah with JJ while we all wait- ple breakfast, he brought a congregant box to bridge our very real divides. But about our synagogue. They could not get ed outside. Then, at the appropriate mo- who had just lost a dear friend into the Rabbi David’s presence has left an im- over this treasure of Jewish life hiding in ment in the prayers, rabbi would cue sanctuary and opened the ark to say a pression here at Temple Israel that will be plain sight here in the Jewish hinterlands Geoff to let go of JJ for an instant so the special prayer with her in the glow of felt for many years to come. It’s hard to of Portsmouth. The high point came water could touch every part of his na- the Torahs. He sat for hours with a fam- describe the difference he made within when we entered this historic sanctuary. ked body. As Ellie absorbed this reality, ily during their loved one’s final days, these walls other than to say that each Rabbi David stood silently, breathing in she became anxious. Did Geoff really guiding them and supporting them member of the community came to feel the history, experiencing the wonderful have to let go of JJ in the deep water? through that difficult journey. He even included and valued in a way I have never afternoon light coming in through these Rabbi David immediately saw her dis- showed up to offer prayers when a be- seen before. So many members of the nearly 200-year-old windows. He was tress and realized that her maternal wor- loved pet was reaching the end of life. community felt that he was “their” rabbi clearly deeply moved, and he asked if we ry was not going away, so in true Rabbi We will never know how he knew just -- perhaps the first time they had felt this. minded if he went up on the bimah to David fashion, he found another solu- who to call and when, but he did, and he I see it in the way our members walk into daven. That was when his rabbinic light tion, a third way. A pair of cloth gloves made a real difference in each of these the building these days. Their ownership really began to shine. I can’t remember were produced for Geoff, allowing the lives he touched. of this place is palpable and real. They which prayers he uttered at that time, but water to contact JJ’s skin even as Geoff I worked closely with Rabbi David as are not just observers of Judaism, they I do remember his resonant voice, his up- held him in the water. Ellie breathed a vice-president and president and saw are active participants. We are truly raised arms, his eyes closed in concentra- sigh of relief, and the ceremony went for- first-hand his talent for management blessed to have had Rabbi David and tion. We watched silently, taking in the ward with full parental support. and group facilitation. So often during Elissa as leaders among us. power and passion of his prayers. A little Rabbi David treasured his time with my presidency, my phone would ring The Talmud says, "The good die but later in the afternoon, Rabbi David led our children, whether visiting their class- and I would hear his voice on the line: live on, in the example they provided.” our minyan in afternoon prayers the his- room, dressed in a silly costume to cele- “Hello my friend. How are you?” He Surely Rabbi David’s legacy will contin- toric sanctuary, and all of the minyan brate Purim, or supporting their daven- started every conversation that way, ac- ue, here at Temple Israel and beyond -- in regulars observed the synergy between ing on the bimah. He personified Judaism knowledging me, opening the door if I our classrooms, in our board room, in his spiritual passion and this beautiful for them -- for the youngest in particular, wanted to share something. He cared our committees, in our work lives, and in place. Really, the future was set right then he was “their” rabbi at a time when they about every aspect of temple life -- the our homes. We have seen what we are ca- and there. were first learning what Judaism is and building, the staff, the organizational pable of with the right kind of leader- Fast forward one year: Rabbi and Elis- what it can mean in their lives. He lived structure … but most of all the people. ship. May his example guide our choices, sa had moved to Dover and started their his Judaism openly and proudly, showing He attended every board meeting and both as individuals and as a community, new life on the Seacoast. They threw them that it is okay to be a caring, obser- most major committee meetings, and his in the months and years to come -- to- themselves into their new community vant Jew, that celebrating holidays and mere presence encouraged a tone of re- ward the qualities of respect, empathy, with a passion that I believe we had never Shabbat could be a joy throughout their spect and collaboration. insight, compassion, love of Judaism, seen before. And Rabbi David’s energy life, that Jewish learning never has to end. In the Board Room and community spirit that he exempli- was multiplied by the energy of Elissa, That is a legacy that will live on with Temple boards sometimes face diffi- fied. May we honor his memory with our who took on her role as rebbitzin with these children. cult issues, and meetings can easily be- deeds of loving kindness as we struggle great zest and intensity. The two of them Reaching Out to Others come contentious as tempers flare and toward tikkun olam, making the world a set out to get to know this community He was a source of strength and com- factions form. But with Rabbi David in better place.

Shevat-Adar 5778 • February 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 23 well as Temple Israel and the Jewish Community Center of Manchester, NH. Alfred William Beitz Bernice is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Al; her daughter, Cher- yl R. Beitz; her son, Lewis Beitz and his wife Marnie; a step-grandson, Anthony Pap- Manchester — Alfred William Beitz, age 88, passed away peace- pas; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by parents, David and Fanny fully surrounded by his loving family on December 24, 2017, just Waldman, her sister Helen (Waldman) Ziskind, her sister's husband Burton, three days after his wife of 64 years, Bernice (Waldman) Beitz, also "Bob" Ziskind, and her brother Walter Waldman. passed. Al was born September 10, 1929, in Brooklyn, NY, son of Services were held at the Manchester Hebrew Cemetery Chapel. Memorial dona- Louis and Tillie (Toran) Beitz. tions may be made to Home Health and Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, Al was an Army Veteran, having proudly served in Korea in 1951–1952. NH 03054, or Villa Crest Nursing Home, 1276 Hanover Street, Manchester, He returned to the states on hardship as a result of his father's passing, NH 03104 Attention: Activities Department. Al and Bernice were joined in marriage on June 27, 1953, at Zimmerman's Hungar- The family would like to thank all of Bernice's wonderful caregivers at Villa Crest ian Restaurant in Brooklyn. and Home Health and Hospice. The Beitz's lived in Brooklyn until the family moved to Philadelphia in 1954. In Please visit www.goodwinfh.com to sign the online guestbook. 1958, they moved to Newark, Delaware, and became an integral part of the community. Al worked for Food Fair. He managed the Brookside location for several years before opening a new store in New Castle. Al became a friend to many of his employ- Fran Gordon ees and customers. He also served as President of Temple Beth El in Newark. Helen Frances ""Fran"" Gordon, 97, passed away peacefully on Food Fair presented Al with an opportunity to open Quality Discount Foods in December 2, 2017. She was born in Winthrop, MA, on October 11, Salem, NH, so Al moved his family north to Manchester, NH. He and Bernice would 1920, a daughter of Saul and Freeda (Simmons) Shapiro. Fran at- call Manchester home for the next 49 years. Eventually, Al became sole owner of the tended Bishop Lee School of Drama in Boston, MA, and went on to QD Foods in Salem and Concord. perform on stage and on radio. She was married to Paul J. Gordon of After the Quality Discount Food Stores closed, Al and Bernice owned and operated Manchester in June 1948. Fran was a drama and voice coach, and she Babyland Children's Nursery from 1979 to 1984. They took great pride in helping to de- performed summer stock and at the Palace Theatre, directed chil- velop their babies into well-rounded children. They also loved that many stayed in touch dren's theatre in several Manchester schools as well as at the Girl's Club and the Jew- through adulthood. It made them so happy to have the extended family to love and enjoy. ish Community Center. She was a docent at the Currier Museum and the Zimmerman Al enjoyed his weekly poker games with the boys. He tried golf once, had a pretty House and was a lifelong member of Hadassah. Fran graduated from UNH with a good round, but the game just was not for him. He did enjoy letting people know that Bachelor of Arts degree in social services in 1975. She loved to travel, was a talented he and Arnold Palmer were born the same day in 1929. But mostly he loved his family painter, and was a patron of the arts. and when not working wanted to spend his time at home. Fran is survived by three children, Dana ""Lee"" Gordon, Jeffrey Gordon and his wife, Al was a lifelong NY Yankees fan while adopting the New England Patriots later as Donnajean Ahigian, and Ellie Gordon; a grandson, Isaac Rader; and a sister, Barbara Wein- his favorite football team. Baseball season was quite interesting, as his daughter is also a berg. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul, and a brother, Allen Shapiro. Yankees fan, but his wife was a lifelong Brooklyn Dodger fan and his son a Red Sox fan. The funeral service was held at the Manchester Hebrew Cemetery Chapel in Man- Al is survived by daughter Cheryl R. Beitz, son Lewis Beitz and his wife Marnie, chester, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Paul and Fran step-grandson Anthony Pappas, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was prede- Gordon Family Fund, c/o Jewish Federation, 66 Hanover Street, Suite 300, Manches- ceased by his parents Lou and Tillie Beitz, his wife Bernice (Waldman) Beitz, and his ter, NH, 03101, or the Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH, sister Charlotte (Beitz) Feldman Reiss. 03104. Please visit www.goodwinfh.com to sign the online guestbook. Services for Al and Bernice were held at the Manchester Hebrew Cemetery Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to Home Health and Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive, Rabbi Rafael David Ross Senter Merrimack, NH 03054. Please visit www.goodwinfh.com to sign the online guest book. Dover — Rabbi Rafael David Ross Senter passed away peacefully at The Hyder House in Dover, NH, with his beloved family at his Bernice Waldman Beitz bedside on December 1, 2017. Manchester — Bernice Waldman Beitz, age 86, passed away peace- David Senter was born in Christ Hospital in New Jersey on June fully, surrounded by her loving family on December 21, 2017. She 16, 1961, the eldest of five children. His father is Rabbi Zacharia was a New Year’s Day baby, born in Brooklyn, New York on January Senter and his mother Anne Senter of Teaneck, NJ. 1, 1931, the daughter of David and Fanny (Gravitch) Waldman. He leaves behind his wife of 13 years, Chaplain Elissa Kaplan Sent- Bernice graduated from Samuel J. Tilden High School, Brooklyn, er; daughters Rochie Schwartz, Yehudes Tova Orlansky, Lani Senter Raice, Bentzion NY, Class of 1949. Senter, and Tracy Abraham; 11 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; and siblings Mrs. Beitz was joined in marriage with Alfred W. Beitz on June 27, Rabbi Ari Senter, Rabbi Daniel Senter, Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Senter, and Yehudes Zidele. 1953, at Zimmerman’s Hungarian Restaurant in Brooklyn. Early in his career, Rabbi Senter was an administrator for the Kosher Supervision Bernice lived in Brooklyn until the family moved to Philadelphia in 1954. In 1958 company, The Kof-K. He then decided to open a catering business and created the they moved to Newark, Delaware, and became an integral part of the community. kosher concession stands at Shea and Yankee stadiums. He was ordained as a rabbi in They left many friends behind when Al’s business took them to Manchester, NH, in 1985. After a successful career in the business world, he decided he wanted to make his 1968, where she would spend the next 49 years. mark in the world as a pulpit rabbi. He has served two congregations in New Jersey, Bernice was a lifelong Brooklyn Dodgers fan despite living with Yankees and Red Sox one in New York, and most recently served as the spiritual leader of Temple Israel of fans. Her biggest thrill was when she worked at WPIX TV in New York. Jackie Robin- Portsmouth, NH, where he leaves behind a congregation of nearly 300 families. He son came in for a meeting with her boss, and she offered to watch his son while he went was committed to furthering interfaith dialogue between people of all religions and into the meeting. cultural backgrounds. He was an active member of the NH Board of Rabbis and the Bernice was employed for many years with the Felton Brush Company in Manches- Seacoast Interfaith Clergy Association, serving as chair of the interfaith group. He ter. She and her husband Al owned and operated Babyland Children’s Nursery from loved children, history, and bringing people closer to their Jewish roots. 1979 to 1984. She took great pride in helping to develop her babies into well-rounded The funeral took place at The Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey and burial was children. She also loved that many stayed in touch through adulthood. It made her so at Riverside Cemetery in Saddlebrook, NJ. The J. Verne Wood Funeral Home Buck- happy to have the extended family to love and enjoy. minster Chapel assisted with arrangements. A Rabbi David Senter Memorial Fund Bernice enjoyed her weekly mahjong games with her friends. She also excelled at has been set up at Temple Israel. Donations can be made out and sent to Temple Is- baking. Her apple pear pie was loved by all her family and friends. She stayed involved rael, 200 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801. for many years with such organizations as Temple Beth El in Newark, Delaware, as Obituaries continued on page 25

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