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THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE. THE POWER OF COMMUNITY. Youngstown Area Above left, Melissa Bateman-Hively and Atty Bradley A. Sherman at a Federation Fellows event. See story on p. 5. Jewish Federation Lower left, Soccer player and Maccabi Games competitor THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE. THE POWER OF COMMUNITY. Sophie Alper take time out from sports to create a flower for senior citizens. See story on pages 16-17. Volume 13, Number 9 t Sept. 2016 t Elul 5776/Tishri 5757 Commentary Hamas, natural gas and other good reasons How Aly Raisman helped my daughter why Israel and Turkey should stick together get what being By Andrew Tobin Israel met Turkey’s two other long- Minister Avigdor Liberman voiced sup- standing demands as well. The state paid port for rebuilding Gaza’s economy and Jewish means JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel and $20 million to compensate the families infrastructure. By Melissa Henriquez Turkey ought to be friends, geopoliti- of the nine Turks killed by Israeli sol- Both sides have an interest, then, cally speaking. diers aboard the Mavi Marmara. And in provisions of the reconciliation deal JTA — My 5-year-old daughter is As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- that allow Turkey to provide humanitar- obsessed with all things Aly Raisman Erdogan put it in January: “Israel needs tanyahu apologized to Erdogan in 2013, ian aid, as long as it goes through Israel’s right now. Since the Olympics began, a country like Turkey in this region. We, under pressure from President Barack Ashdod port, and to help build infra- she has been begging to watch YouTube too, should admit that we need a coun- Obama. structure in Gaza -- including water and videos of performances, interviews with try like Israel.” In return, Turkey pledged under the desalination plants and a hospital. the much-decorated gymnast, and even watched some re-runs from when Aly But the regional powers often can’t deal not to allow Hamas to conduct ter- “Last year, war broke out partly be- was on “Dancing with the Stars.” Aly seem to make it work. rorist attacks from its territory, to do cause Hamas had nothing to lose,” Dror is on par with Queen Elsa right now— In 2010, Turkey cut ties with Israel what it can toward the return of the Zeevi, professor of Middle Eastern stud- which, in 5-year-old-world, is a tremen- over its deadly military raid of the Gaza- bodies of Israeli soldiers and civilians ies at the Hebrew University of Jerusa- dous honor. bound Mavi Marmara flotilla. And this held by the Islamist terrorist group, and lem, told JTA. “It’s believed that’s why “If I keep practicing my gymnastics, week, days after the Turkish parliament to pass a law ensuring Israeli soldiers are Hamas opened hostilities against Israel can I be like Aly?” she asked. ratified a reconciliation agreement to not sued for their role in the Mavi Mar- or allowed things to deteriorate. Turkey restore bilateral relations with Israel, the “If you put your mind to it, you sure mara raid. might be a solution to that problem.” can!” (Who am I to dash the dreams of states traded recriminations over Israel’s Erdogan has long been a prominent At the same time, Gaza remains a my budding gymnast?!) bombardment Sunday of Hamas targets champion of Hamas and critic of Israel’s potential flashpoint between Israel and This morning after we watched a few in Gaza. policy toward the Palestinians. He was Turkey. Another major incident like the more videos over breakfast, I said, “Do Yet if Israel and Turkey can keep to visit Gaza in 2013 until Egyptian Mavi Marmara raid could blow up rap- you know Aly is Jewish?” from quarreling, they each have much President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s seizure prochement. “What’s Jewish?” she asked, putting to gain. of power derailed the plan. Hamas, Gas, naturally her spoon down and turning to me. “The situation for the past six years which vows Israel’s destruction, has Israel is sitting on hundreds of bil- Oh $#$$. wasn’t good for either of us, Turkey or headquarters in Istanbul and receives lions of dollars worth of natural gas re- Naturally, Jewish guilt washed over Israel, and eventually everyone realized funding from Turkey. Erdogan called serves, according to officials. And Tur- me and my stomach sank. What kind we should repair the damage. So that’s Israel a “terror state” in a 2009 CNN in- key is in the market for the fossil fuel. of Jewish mother am I that she doesn’t what happened,” David Kushner, profes- terview. Although the reconciliation deal did not know what “Jewish” means?! I’ve writ- sor emeritus of Middle Eastern history “The Turkish public’s empathy for deal with gas, it was in the air during ne- ten here that we are one of the few Jew- at the University of Haifa, told JTA. “I the Palestinians, Erdogan’s Muslim gotiations. ish families in Kalamazoo, but that we think most people actually welcome this identity, the fact that he sees Hamas as Netanyahu has said restoring rela- will be joining a local synagogue this fall new phase. It may not bring back the legitimate, the almost inevitably harm- tions with Ankara is key to unlocking and she’ll enter Hebrew School—where intimacy of the past, but both countries ing of civilians in conflicts in Gaza: All his country’s recently discovered gas we will surely meet other families like realize their interests are common, and these are puzzle pieces that come to- bounty, and bolstering its political and ours. that’s what counts in international rela- gether to make it hard for Erdogan to re- economic position. A pipeline through Sure, she loves matzah and always tions.” sist criticizing Israel on this issue,” Gal- Turkey could open up an export market asks for seconds of my great-grand- Israel and Turkey are to exchange lia Lindenstrauss, a Turkey researcher for Israel there as well as in Europe. mother’s brisket recipe I prepare each ambassadors in the coming days, as per at Israel’s Institute for National Security This is a strategic matter for the State Passover and Rosh Hashanah; she lights the reconciliation deal. Here are three Studies think tank, told JTA of Israel,” Netanyahu said in announc- the menorah and hums along with my good reasons they shouldn’t bring them With Israel on guard against Hamas ing the signing of the reconciliation deal Hebrew; she plays dreidel with her home and return to their standoff any- — not to mention its control of the last month. “This matter could not have 2-year-old brother year-round (with time soon. West Bank -- there wouldn’t seem to be been advanced without this agreement, Hershey’s kisses instead of gelt); she en- Gaza needs rebuilding much basis for Israeli-Turkish coopera- and now we will take action to advance joys reading children’s books about the The main source of tension between tion on the Palestinian issue. it .” Jewish holidays as we celebrate them; Israel and Turkey is also perhaps their But Israel apparently has determined she even belted out “Dayenu” on the not to seek Hamas’ overthrow, fearing Turkey has been more circum- checkout line in Target recently (not best opportunity for collaboration: spect. Gaza. Under the reconciliation deal, its government would be replaced by something you hear every day in Ka- Israel didn’t lift its naval blockade of something worse. Instead, Israel has “Firstly, let normalization begin, and lamazoo). But for now, she doesn’t grasp the territory, as Turkey had demanded, fought to blunt the military threat from after that, the level to which we cooper- what religion really is. but it did promise Turkey would be al- Hamas while trying to provide the group ate on whatever subject will be tied to As quickly as the guilt came, I told lowed to provide overland support to with enough incentives to stave off the the efforts of the two countries,” Turk- myself to snap out of it and gave myself the coastal strip. next conflict. Even hawkish Defense (Continued on p. 18) (Continued on p. 16) 2 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine September 2016 What’s in this month’s Jewish Journal?

Celebrations...... 22 On the Calendar for September Commentary...... 2 Inaugural Event...... Sept. 8 Culture...... 6, 7 Lion of Judah...... Sept. 19 El Emeth...... 8-11 Federation...... 1, 4, 5 High Holiday Food Drive...... 21 Israel...... 20 Candle-Lighting Times JCC activities...... 12-13 Maccabi Games...... 16-17 Sept. 2 7:33 p.m.

Memorials...... 23 Sept. 9 7:22 p.m. Ohev Tzedek...... 8, 19 Sept. 16 7:10 p.m. Rodef Sholom...... 14-16 Sept. 23 6:58 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Basket order form...... 24 Shlichim...... 8 Sept. 30 6:46 p.m.

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September 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 3 2016 Combined Jewish Appeal Inaugural Event at DeYor Center Campaign training boosts support This year’s Inagural Event on behalf work focuses mainly on social service lives will change forever as they leave of the Combined Jewish Appeal prom- programs, employment assistance, and everything they know behind,” she said. ises to be an evening celebrating the support for the elderly poor. Ms. Levin discussed the growing iso- Jewish ommunity, featuring an art ex- Dr. Recant holds both a Master’s De- lation experienced by Ukrainian Jewish hibition highlighting the work of the gree and Ph.D. in political science from seniors and the efforts being made to Youngstown Area Jewish Federation George Washington University. Joining ensure they at least have warm meals on and its community partners. Dr. Recant will be Alla Magas, Active the table. The program will take place on- Jewish Teens (AJT) Network Director, “Storytelling,” she explained, “is Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at the DeYor Ukraine. what makes worldwide Jewish needs Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal Ms. Magas, 30, was born in Poltava feel more real.” She said, “When we ac- Street,in Youngstown. and until the age of 13 did not know she General campaign co-chairs are Sam had any connection to the Jewish peo- Shapiro and Jeff Simon. Inaugural event ple. When this news came, she plunged co-chairs are Irina and Dr. Mark Perl- into Jewish community life and hasn’t man. The members of the Art Exhibi- left it since. tion Committee are Laurel Chevlen, A member of the Jewish youth club, Rachel Kay, and Jodi Nudell. later a madricha, and then a student of Speaking will be Dr. William Recant, the Jewish University in Moscow, Alla assistant executive vice president, of determinedly set on her Jewish journey the American Jewish Joint Distribution and every day learned something new Committee-International Development about her people, tradition and culture Program. Among his responsibilities is – everything she was deprived of as a the development and coordination of child. projects relating to the rescue, relief, Having returned from her studies in and renewal of Jewish communities Moscow “Mahon” to her native town of worldwide. Poltava in 2005, Alla became the leader Before joining JDC, Dr. Recant of the Progressive Judaism movement Speaker Abby Levin used stories to inspire served as the executive director of the there. In her position, Alla devoted her- campaign solicitation. American Association for Ethiopian self to developing youth and volunteer At this year’s Campaign Education Jews, where he established the Congres- programs in her home community. Workshop, guest speaker Abby Levin, sional Caucus for Ethiopian Jews and In 2007, she completed JDC’s Met- Vice President of Development for the advocated on behalf of the Ethiopian suda Jewish Young Leadership program, Cleveland Jewish Federation, compli- Jewry movement. which she says changed her life and gave mented the vitality of the Youngstown The end result of his efforts was Op- it a new direction. Soon after this, Alla area Jewish community. “To say I was eration Solomon, one of the largest re- moved to Kharkov — a city with a Jew- impressed,” she said “would be a total settlement operations of the 20th cen- ish community of 40,000 — to head the understatement.” tury. Once the airlift of Ethiopian Jews Jewish Youth Association there. She contrasted the relative comfort Partipants were given the opportunity to to Israel was complete, AAEJ closed its In this position, she developed youth say what inspired them to be involved and doors, but Dr. Recant was the natural leadership, volunteerism and taught of local Jews to the thousands of French choice to represent JDC in Washing- Jewish tradition, and she also became Jews leaving their country in fear of the connected to the Federation. Ron Heiman ton, DC. During his tenure there, Cuba’s one of the initiators of the Teen Move- growing anti-Semitism that is growing shared his family's story. government began the process of revis- ment in the FSU. in France. “They know their families’ (Continued on the following page) ing its constitution, paving the way for Ms. Magus developed teen activities JDC to secure a license to initiate com- in Ukraine, and took Ukrainian teens munity development and renewal with- to BBYO conferences. Last year at the A Joyous Holiday Season in the country’s Jewish communities. BBYO symposium, she was awarded the from Ilona, Mitchell, Zachary & Joshua Cohn As JDC desk director for Latin David Bitker Unsung Hero Internation- America, he played a key role in the in- al Advisor of the Year Award. Edward’s Florist ternational effort to shore up the Argen- Today, Alla Magas heads the Active 911 Elm Street tinian Jewish community during that Jewish Teens network in the FSU with Youngstown, Ohio, 44505 country’s economic crisis. over 1,200 participants in 40 cities. 330-744-4387 Dr. Recant was a catalyst in form- A dessert reception will follow the Please order your holiday centerpieces early. ing twinning programs between North program. R.S.V.P by Sept. 1, to Nancy American Jewish Federations and com- Sentelik, (330) 746-3250 x 108 or NSen- munities in the Baltics, where the Jewish [email protected] Mention this ad and receive free communities have long suffered from Complimentary valet parking will be delivery of your holiday flowers. economic deprivation. There, the JDC’s available. Expires 10/31/2016 4 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine September 2016 Federation Federation plans for new leaders Faces of Israel: A goal of a good organization is to sense of “Jewish visioning.” Youth Futures Mentors be sure that leadership is in place for the Bradley A. Sherman, president of the By Deborah L. Grinstein, Esq. , YAJF Endowment Director future. So the Youngstown Area Jewish Cleveland Hillel Foundation conducted Federation has formed its first group of the discussion. Atty. Sherman has exten- “Federation Fellows,” who, it is hoped, sive local and national Jewish volunteer will bring a new outlook and different experience, serving on the Jewish Fed- perspectives while maintaining the same eration of Cleveland Board of Trustees passions for family and community that since 2007, receiving the Federation’s are the hallmark of the Federation. Yanowitz Leadership Award in 2008. The group is chaired by Dr. Randy He has also been a member of the Goldberg and Atty. Melissa Bateman- Jewish Federations of North America Hively. board since 2007. At the first session of the fellows, the men and women worked to develop a (Continued on page 22)

Campaign training (Continued from previous page) cept our collective responsibility — first port Israel. as individuals —we are better able to ask Jeff Simon, co-chair of the campaign, others to join us in carrying our legacy said he spoke for himself and co-chair into the future.” Sam Shapiro, because, “We have learned A goal of this year’s campaign is to what it means to live generously.” He increase giving so that this community said, “We believe in helping this noble A true Partnership: (From left) Rewad Adris, Mentor; Debbi Grinstein, Andi Baroff, Avital can feed the hungry, comfort the sick, cause of helping our Jewish brothers Ben Dror, Partnership staff; Miri Krowe-Rot, Akko Youth Futures Director; Montaha Hamed- care for the elderly, educate youth, en- and sisters around the world and lo- Kandi, Mentor; Bracha Zuriel, Partnership staff. sure a Jewish future, speak out for what’s cally.” Just when you think you know ev- child the belief that he or she possesses right, bridge cultural divides, and sup- erything, you learn something new. We distinctive strengths and abilities that can learn that although our cultures are can be developed to empower a brighter quite different, and even our problems future. may be disparate, the method of fixing As we are learning in the United the issue just might be the answer. States and in our community, a student’s Akko and Matte Asher, Israel, is a problem does not end at the end of a demographically mixed region of Arabs school day. Home life may be a major and Jews. A high percentage of its resi- factor in the child’s ability to cope and dents receive welfare services and many learn. Youth Futures addresses this families have four or more children. problem by going into homes, identify- Unemployment rates are higher than in ing the problems, assisting the family as the metropolitan areas of Tel Aviv and a whole and ensuring new found stabil- Jerusalem. For about 237 public school ity over three years. students at risk, and their families, there On this Purim morning, we heard is hope through Youth Futures, a Jewish about the mentors challenges successes. Agency flagship program. In years past, we visited the program in Each Youth Futures “Mentor” is as- Jewish schools. On this bright March

ATING 4 STAR R signed to work with 16 at-risk children day, even the Arab children enjoyed over a course of three academic years, wearing Purim costumes emulating teaching skills for academic improve- their favorite superheroes. This photo ment and social integration that last a was taken at the entrance to the elemen- lifetime. They work as trusted guides tary school near the ancient walled city to help students improve school per- of Akko. formance, strengthen social integra- We heard heartwarming stories from Heritage Manor tion, and inspire engagement with the the two mentors at the school. community. The mentors also connect These women are the faces of Israel. youth, families, and communities with Their personal stories connect them to the services and local resources that you. The Jewish community of the Ma- help them overcome barriers to success. honing and Shenango Valleys is con- The program’s goal is to instill in each nected as well. September 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 5 Culture JCC Library offers books on Rosh Hashanah YSO opens 90th season The High Holidays are quickly ap- Featured books at the mysteries and modern travelogue, the The Youngstown Symphony Orches- proaching, and the JCC library has many JCC Library books transport the reader on a journey tra opens its 90th anniversary season on books available to check out for your September’s featured library acquisi- of introspection and discovery. (Book Saturday, Sept. 17, at 8 p.m. with Music family that will enrich your celebration tions are two books by Nehemia Gor- reviews by Nancy Burnett. Director Randall Craig Fleischer con- ducting. of Rosh Hashanah. Stop by the library don: A Prayer to Our Father: Hebrew Library Book Club meeting for between 9 a.m. and noon on Monday, Origins of the Lord’s Prayer, co- au- During the Classic Concert Series, September Maestro Fleischer will explore ethnic Wednesday and Friday to choose mate- thored by Keith Johnson, and Shatter- The next meeting of the JCC Library rials. Here are two of those books ing the Conspiracy of Silence: The He- populations who settled in the Mahon- Book Club will be on Thursday, Sept. 15 ing Valley from around the world. Apple Days: A Rosh brew Power of the Priestly Blessing. at 1:30 p.m. in the library. The group will Nehemia Gordon is a Karaite Jew, The Sept. 17 program will highlight Hashanah Story by discuss Lilac Eastern European groups who came to Allison S. Soffer. biblical scholar, archaeologist, and Girls by Mar- translator of the Dead Sea Scrolls. A na- this area, by featuring Russian compos- This is a PJ library tha Hall Kelly. ers Tchaikovsky — his Suite #4 “Mozar- selection for chil- tive of Chicago, he now resides in Jeru- One copy is salem where he continues his research tiana” and Borodin — the Polovtsian dren ages 4-5. available at the Dances from Prince Igor. on biblical manuscripts and leads edu- JCC library cational tours of Israel. He recently lec- Polish composer Frederic Chopin Even Higher! and other cop- will be recognized by his "Polonaise" tured at Ohev Tzedek in Boardman. ies can be ob- A Rosh Hasha- His books provide compelling insight (orchestral transcription by Alexander nah Story by tained through Glazunov), and Bohemian composer into the origins and meaning of both the the public li- I.L. Peretz (and Priestly Blessing and the Avinu Prayer Antonin Dvorak by his "Slavonic Danc- adaped by Eric braries, Search es." Other musical selections include the while leading the reader on a spiritual Ohio, and also A. Kimmek with journey. Appealing to both Christians Hungarian Liszt's "Les Preludes" and illustrations by on Kindle. Call Smetana's "The Moldau." and Jews, the books emphasize the im- Mary Lou Henneman at 330-746-3251 Jill Weber) is a classic for ages 7-8 about portance of the original Hebrew trans- Tickets are available at the DeYor a skeptical visitor who visits the village and leave a message if you have ques- Box office or online at youngstownsym- lations, citing references to the Aleppo tions or wish to join. of Nemirov just before the Jewish New Codex. Weaving together both ancient phony.com. Call 330 744-0264 for more Year. information.

6 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine September 2016 Culture Four outstanding films highlight festival The Green Prince bers of the French resistance and Brit- Our mission is to take viewers on a operation. Most importantly, thanks to 2014 Documentary ish spies — and perhaps unique among cinematic cultural journey that depicts you, our audience, whose enthusiasm Directed by Nadav Schirman them, a young Italian-American who a broad spectrum of Jewish life. The makes it a joy to bring this film festival Sundance Film Festival 2014 Audience was accused of being a spy while visit- films shown at the come from all over to Youngstown. Award, Best Documentary, World Cin- ing her grandparents and deported to the world, providing diverse audiences We are very excited to bring you ema Auschwitz. with a glimpse into the Jewish experi- four outstanding films this festival A Palestinian in Ramallah, Mosab Little White Lie ence. season. Grab a friend, a bucket of pop- Hassan Yousef grows up angry and 2014 Documentary ready to fight Israel. Arrested for smug- The Youngstown Area Jewish Film corn and treat yourself to the richness Directed by Lacey Schwartz gling guns at the age of 17, he’s interro- “Little White Lie” tells Lacey Festival is being co-presented by the of Jewish experience projected through gated by the Shin Bet, Israel’s security Jewish Community Center and the the lens of modern filmmakers. Schwartz’s story of growing up in a typi- service, and sent to prison. But shocked cal upper-middle-class Jewish house- YSU Center for Judaic and Holocaust See you at the movies! by Hamas’s ruthless tactics in the pris- hold in Woodstock, NY, with loving Studies. Since its inception in 2003, on and the organization’s escalating Michael Rawl parents and a strong sense of her Jew- the YAJFF has grown and flourished campaign of suicide bombings outside, ish identity — despite the open ques- Jewish Community Center Mosab agrees to spy for Israel. For him, through this partnership, reaching a Interim Executive Director tions from those around her about how steadily growing and diverse audience. there is no greater shame. For his Shin a white girl could have such dark skin. Helene Sinnreich, Ph.D. Bet handler, Gonen, there is no greater We want to extend a sincere thank She believes her family’s explanation Director of YSU Center for Judaic and prize: “operating” the oldest son of a that her looks were inherited from her you to the members of our screening Holocaust Studies founding member of Hamas. committee for their time and talent in dark-skinned Sicilian grandfather. But Leah Ifft Dough when her parents abruptly split, her gut choosing this year’s films. Also, thank Graduate Assistant, Department of 2016 Comedy starts to tell her something different. you to our sponsors for their continued History, Youngstown State University Directed by John Goldschmidt At age 18, she finally confronts her support and to our venues for their co- Curmudgeonly widower Nat Dayan mother and learns the truth: her bio- (Jonathan Pryce) clings to his way of life logical father was not the man who as a Kosher bakery shop owner in Lon- raised her, but a black man named Rod- don’s East End. ney with whom her mother had had an Understaffed, Nat reluctantly enlists affair. Afraid of losing her relationship the help of teenager Ayyash (Jerome with her parents, Lacey doesn’t openly Holder), who has a secret side gig sell- acknowledge her newly discovered ing marijuana to help his immigrant black identity with her white family. mother make ends meet. When her biological father dies shortly When Ayyash accidentally drops his before Lacey’s 30th birthday, the family stash into the mixing dough, the chal- secret can stay hidden no longer. Fol- lah starts flying off the shelves and an lowing the funeral, Lacey begins a quest unlikely friendship forms between the to reconcile the hidden pieces of her life old Jewish baker and his young Muslim and heal her relationship with the only apprentice. “Dough” is a warmhearted father she ever knew. and humorous story about overcoming The film festival is being presented prejudice and finding redemption in by the Jewish Community Center of unexpected places. Youngstown, the Youngstown Area Jew- Every Face Has a Name ish Federation, the Youngstown State University Center for Judaic and Holo- 2015 Documentary caust Studies. Director: Magnus Gertten In the fascinating Swedish documen- Members of the screening commit- tary “Every Face Has a Name,” Helmer tee include Myra Benedikt, Sally Blau, Magnus Gertten tracks down and inter- Brian Bonhomme, Yelena Bonhomme, views survivors from German concen- Lynda Bumback, Laurel Chevlen, Gon tration camps seen in a 35mm archival Erez, Shay Erez, Mary Lou Finesilver, film reel showing their arrival at the Mary Lou Hennemen, Leah Ifft, Sandy harbor of Malmo, Sweden, on April 28, Kessler, Jesse McClain, Ruth Ann Men- 1945. del, Darlene Muller, Rabbi Frankin The group includes Jews from all Muller, Rabbi Saul Oresky, Linda Pa- over Europe, Norwegian prisoners of lumbo, Stan Palumbo, Pam Palumbo, war, Polish mothers and children, mem- Helene Sinnreich, and Mike Shepherd. September 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 7 Ohev Tzedek High Holiday services Rosh Hashanah 2:30-5:30 p.m. Minchah with reading of Jonah and Oct. 2 7:30 p.m. discussion 5:30 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Neilah 6:30 p.m. Let us join together as a community to Havdalah and shofar ~7:45 p.m. usher in the new year. Break fast immediately following Oct. 3 8:30 a.m. shofar First Day of Rosh Hashanah Oct. 16 10 a.m. Junior Congregation 11 a.m. (led by Leigh Zircher). Sukkah Decorating/Erev Sukkot Tashlich immediately following ser- Join us in decorating our sukkah for the vices. holiday! Vegetarian dinner in the sukkah Oct. 4 8:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Second Day of Rosh Hashanah Maariv service 7:15 p.m. Junior Congregation 11 a.m. (Led by Leigh Zircher). Followed by a jam session/sing-along. Bring instruments, song sheets, and Shabbat Shuvah your voice! R.S.V.P. to office by Oct. 15. Oct. 8 9:45 a.m. October 17 Start the new year right by attending the Before they left for a summer trip to Israel, Shlichim Gon and Shay Erez collected notes Sukkot and prayers from people in the local Jewish community, that could be inserted into the first Shabbat service of the year. Shab- First Day 9:45 am bat Shuvah is, after all, the Sabbath of cracks in the Western Wall. Shai took that obligation to heart as seen here. Kiddush and lunch in the sukkah Return! (weather permitting). Shlichim programming is described on JCC page 13. Look for more information in next Oct. 9 month’s Journal. Psalms for Sukkot 7 p.m. Kever Avot (cemetery visitations) 9 a.m. Short Maariv service followed by culmi- nation of Rabbi Oresky’s Psalms class) Meet Rabbi Oresky at the Ohev Tzedek Oct. 22 9:45 a.m. cemetery on Tippecanoe Rd. for the tra- Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot ditional honoring of our departed loved ones with the recitation of El Maleh Ra- The Congregation is invited to to the chamim. home of Rabbi Saul and Phyllis for Sukkah Building 10 a.m lunch in the sukkah—R.S.V.P. to the Join us in erecting Ohev Tzedek’s sukkah. temple office by Oct. 19. Oct. 11 6:30 p.m. October 24, 9:45 a.m. Kol Nidre Shemini Atzeret/Erev Sim- chat Torah The first service of Yom Kippur. Yizkor 11 a.m. Oct. 12, 9:30 a.m. Join the festivities 6 p.m. Yom Kippur as we celebrate the never-ending cycle Junior Congregation 11 a.m. of Torah with special aliyot, singing, Sermon and Yizkor 12 noon dancing, and food! Break — study sessions TBA R.S.V.P. to the temple office by Oct. 19. OT plans dinner, lecture Geraldine Brooks, author of The Peo- program around her visit, which will ple of the Book, a story about the history include dinner off the menu at a New of the Sarajevo Haggadah, will be speak- Wilmington restaurant, the lecture, and ing at Westminster College in New a book signing immediately following. Wilmington, PA at 7 p.m. on Wednes- For more information, call the Ohev day, Sept. 28. Tzedek office at 330.758.2321. Temple Ohev Tzedek is planning a 8 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine September 2016 El Emeth Community-wide Selichot service Confronting the Holocaust emotional scars overwhelm them, or by Mary Lou Finesilver will they be able to transcend the trau- matic experience and lead healthy and My real first member hearing conversations about fulfilling lives? Many of those who sur- real aware- “the big C.” Our tender ears were never vive are able to grow and thrive.” ness of the to hear anything that might be upset- Dr. Konvisser will share compelling Holocaust ting to our tender minds. stories of hope and healing, as told by was in 1978 Then later in life, when I became ordinary people, who, while riding bus- with the air- more involved in Temple and in the es, dining in restaurants, shopping in ing of the six- Jewish Community Center, I finally re- markets—suddenly become the inno- part “Holo- ally became aware of that terrible time cent victims of indiscriminate terrorists caust” series. for the Jews in Europe. Then, Bill Vegh attacks in Israel and elsewhere. I can’t tell you began speaking at schools regarding She will relate the remarkable life a lot about his experiences as a survivor. Look- journeys of Survivor’s and their relatives what I saw, but I remember sitting ing back, I do remember hearing that — from terrorism to hope and optimism in my chair in my bedroom gripping Dr. Kurt Wegner was a survivor. At and from grief to meaning and healing. its wooden arms and feeling as if I one time he showed us the tattoo on She writes, “They speak not just of mov- couldn’t breathe. his arm, though he never really talked ing on with life as usual, but of moving Somewhere around that time, I about it. Bill was the real turning point forward with new purpose, contributing think, I went the University to hear for us. He brought home the whole sce- to society, and turning tragedy into ac- Robert Clary speak. I believe Dr. Saul nario. I know that everywhere he spoke Dr. Zieva Dauber Konvisser tion. These powerful stories are testimo- Friedman brought him to speak to he made friends and admirers and an The community wide Selichot ser- ny to their inner strength and determi- some of his classes. Clary was a French interest in learning more about that vice and program will be hosted by nation — a victory of the human spirit survivor. He also was an actor — you time. Temple El Emeth on Saturday evening, — and inspire each of us as we meet the might remember him from Hogan’s Jesse McClain has been so instru- Sept. 24. Mincha, Maariv and Havdal- challenges of our lives.” Heroes. I remember him, also, from mental in bringing more of this in- lah will begin at 7:20 p.m. with refresh- Dr. Konvisser earned a Ph.D. and the movie “New Faces of 1952.” Oy, am formation to the public. I credit Jesse ments served at 8 p.m. an M.A. from Fielding Graduate Uni- I old! with what is happening now with more Guest speaker Dr. Zieva Dauber versity, in Human Development; an Anyway, before that time, I really people ready to tell their stories. Henry Konvisser, will discuss her book, Liv- M.S. from The Ohio State University, in don’t remember hearing anything of Kinast is a case in point, with the video ing Beyond Terrorism: Israeli Stories of pharmaceutical chemistry,and an A.B. the Holocaust. Don’t forget, I was sev- he has made, and now his story is being Hope and Healing. Dr. Konvisser writes, in chemistry from Douglass College of en when the war began and 11 when told more often. For years, people were “No one can forget the devastating af- Rutgers University. the war ended. I don’t know if my par- afraid or were just unable to talk about termath of a suicide bomber detonating The Selichot service will follow Dr. ents were aware of what was happening their horrific experiences during the in a crowded bus. But what happens to Konvisser’s presentation. Reservations in Europe. They all thought that FDR Holocaust. It is important that these the survivors of such indiscriminate and would be appreciated to the El Emeth was a wonderful man, and it is only in survivors talk about what they went horrific attacks? Will the physical and office by Sept. 22 at 330-759-1429 later years that we found out he was no through in order for it not to happen help at all to the Jews. again, at least that is what we pray. The newspapers carried almost We need more survivors to come nothing about what was happening forward to tell their stories. They are all overseas with the Jews, the Gypsies, the different and will keep alive a terrible homosexuals, and anyone who didn’t time in history that people are trying to fit into the image Hitler and the Nazis bury. I know there are others who will wanted to populate the world, or if they share what was happening during the put anything into the paper, it was bur- Second World War when Hitler was ied somewhere in the back pages. trying to create his idea of the Master As far as I know, which may be Race. Bonnie Deutsch Burdman, JCRC flawed, no one in my family was part Director, has been instrumental in get- of the devastation and the genocide ting these stories to the schools. Be- perpetrated by the Nazis. Both sets of tween Bonnie and Jessie, I know that grandparents arrived in the States in the words of Bill Vegh and Henry Ki- the late 1800s and early 1900s. I do re- nast will not be lost, but given to the member that when we were young, our world so that we all can say “Never parents never spoke of bad things, I re- Again.”

September 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 9 A gut, gezunt, gebentsht yor! El Emeth Sisterhood Wishes for a good, healthy, blessed year. By Rabbi Joseph P. Schonberger, Temple El Emeth El Emeth Sisterhood Board has been given a big boost by a lovely get- There was a When multiple generations lived Rosh HaShanah challah is usually together called by Co-Presidents, Debbi time when near each other, or even in the same round to emphasize that life is cyclical. Grinstein and Paula Ferguson. It was a most Jews home, role models were real people who We can never recoup time spent, but good opportunity for all of us to learn and in provided the best examples of success we can make the rest of our time count. more about each other and what we do some cities and healthy adjustment in life. Rosh HaShanah challah also contains for Sisterhood. even most Role models were not the artificial raisins as both encouragement and a Sisterhood’s opening meeting will be non-Jews personalities of Hollywood and sports prayer for a sweet year. Sept. 13, Liberty Police Chief Richard under- whose images often have no relation to Whatever our age and our place in Tisone will speak on preventing identity stood those real character and standards. life’s journey, the Sacred Days of Rosh theft and fraud words. We looked up to real people who Hashanah and Yom Kippur urge our The board meeting will be at 10:45 These days, provided ongoing daily examples of healthy adjustment and mutual support. a.m. with the lunch at noon. The cost Jewish the meaning of life with perseverance It is in a sense, a Holy human pitstop, will be $12 for members and reserva- words still bring many Jews a sense of and integrity. Those role models rang- to maximize our journey here. So con- tions are a must no later than Friday reassurance, in spite of growing anti- ing from secular to religious applied sider “from whence you came” and do Sept. 9. Semitism. the biblical dictum: Kedoshim tehiyu, ki the best to render where we are going Those who are interested in giving a Why do such words convey powerful kadosh ani Adonai Eloheichem — You better for us and those with whom we donation to Sisterhood in honor or in influences? shall be holy, for I, Adonai your God, share our lives. memory of someone may choose he I believe Jewish words and actions, am holy. Holiness was felt by Jews being With love for those we miss and for Children’s Nachas fund that helps give as Mitzvot, still carry transformative together on Shabbat and Holidays, eat- those with whom we embrace life, let’s kids treats on Simchas Torah and other power. For some they are associated ing together on Pesach and caring about cultivate life to the best of our abilities holidays and also helps to keep up the with loved ones, family and friends who each other even with personal religious so that we can say with full hearts: A game room for children that Elyse Sil- were powerful forces inculcating appre- differences. gut, gezunt, gebentsht yor! Wishes for a verman has started. .good, healthy, blessed year 5777 ולאן אתה הולך :ciation of Jewish life. Sometimes it took Our Sages taught Da Me’ayin bata ul’an atta דע מאין באת the passage of time and life experience to realize the profundity of wisdom and holech – Know from whence you came insight such relatives left with us as a and where you are going. legacy. Gain strength from remembering Let’s consider mothers and bubbes “where we came from” with the influ- who lit candles every Friday night; family ences, sacrifices and teachings our loved who took younger members and friends ones sought to impart to us. Set our in- to Shabbat services; sharing Purim naar- ternal moral and spiritual GPS to help ishkite; Passover food and fun with family fashion the kind of world our patriarchs and friends; special Kiddushes and at the and matriarchs wanted us to have. end of Shabbat Havdalah; food to dream This 21st Century brings us many about every holiday and Shabbat; empty- changes that strongly challenge every- ing pockets of change to fill theTzedakah one regarding the kind of world we Our goal at mvi HospiceCare is to ensure quality box at least weekly. Do you have memo- want. What kind of world do we want ries of special Jewish people and experi- of life to those facing life-limiting illness for our children? 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Yom Kippur began with seri- lah, cholent and other Jewish comfort ous personal commitments that made www.mvihomecare.com foods originating from wherever Jews the values we pray about tangible com- lived, can reinvigorate life. ponents of active life. 10 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine September 2016 On El Emeth’s calendar Temple El Emeth Schedule for the High Holidays St. John’s Soup Kitchen Sunday, Sept. 4 Rosh Hashanah-Yom Kippur vices Sukkot Second Day, Tuesday, Oct. 18 Mincha 7:30 p.m. Volunteers from El Emeth will pre- Saturday, Sept. 24 Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Havdalah 7:35 p.m. pare and serve lunch at the St. John’s Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Evening Service 5:45 p.m. Soup Kitchen on Wick Ave. Those who No 5:45 p.m. minyan Cemetery Visits with the Rabbi Chol HaMoed Sukkot: Wednesday – would like to help please contact the of- Sunday Oct. 9 Community Wide Selichot at El Saturday fice at 330-759-1429. Granada 1:00-1:30 p.m. Emeth Evening Service 5:45 p.m. Coitsville 2:15-2:45 p.m. Women’s Rosh Chodesh Saturday, Oct. 22 Tuesday, Sept. 6. Mincha, Ma’ariv & Havdallah Yom Kippur 7:20 p.m. Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Join the women of El Emeth from Kol Nidre Tuesday, Oct. 11 Refreshments 8:00 p.m. Kiddush Luncheon following ser- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for a brunch and Mincha 5:15 p.m. Selichot Service 8:30 p.m. vices study session on the new month of Elul. Congregational Dinner 5:30 p.m. Evening Service 5:45 p.m. Carol Gottesman will share an interest- Rosh Hashanah Kol Nidre Service 6:45 p.m. ing and thought provoking presenta- Candle Lighting 6:29 p.m. Hoshana Rabba tion. R.S.V.P. to the office by Sept. 2. Erev Rosh Hashanah, Sunday, Oct. 2 Service 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 12 Sunday Oct. 23 Shabbat Service And Kiddush Congregational Dinner 7:00 p.m. Morning Service 9:00 a.m. Morning Service 7:00 a.m. luncheon Candle Lighting 6:43 p.m. Torah Service 9:45 a.m. Evening Service 5:45 p.m. Sept. 17 Children’s Program 10:45 a.m. Candle Lighting 6:11 p.m. Services begin at 9:30 a.m .with a First Day, Monday, Oct. 3 Israel Bonds, Martyrology, Yizkor Kiddush luncheon following at noon. Morning Service 8:30 a.m. Shmini Atzeret 11:30 a.m. September birthdays will be celebrated. Children’s Program 10:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24 Musaf 12:00 Noon R.S.V.P. for lunch by Sept. 15. Tashlich at Rabbi Schonberger’s Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Mincha 5:30 p.m. Shmoozing With Shmulik 4:30 p.m. Yizkor 11:15 a.m. Evening Services 5:45 p.m. Neila 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept.26. Candle Lighting 7:43 p.m. Maariv 7:15 p.m. Simchat Torah Join Sam Kooperman and friends in Blessing of the Children 7:25 p.m. the Chapel at 10:30 a.m. for some fun in Second Day, Tuesday, Oct. 4 All adults and children are called to Shofar Sounds 7:40 p.m. the Torah culminating in the special Yiddish. Coffee and pastry are provided. Morning Service 8:30 a.m. Temple breaks the fast — refresh- Everyone is welcome to attend. Children’s Program 10:45 a.m. celebration and services. There will ments be music and dancing with Klezmer High Holiday babysitting Evening Service 5:45 p.m. Sukkot musicians Steven Greenman and Babysitting will once again be avail- Shabbat Shuvah Temple Family Sukkah decorating Walt Mahovlich. Refreshments fol- able in El Emeth’s fully toy-stocked Saturday, Oct. 8 and pizza lunch lowing babysitting room the first and second Friday Evening Candle Lighting days of Rosh Hashanah morning, and Sunday, Oct. 16 10:30 a.m. Erev Simchat Torah 6:35 p.m. on Yom Kippur. Fees are $6 for the first Erev Sukkot Service, Sunday Oct. 16 Monday, Oct. 24 child and $3 for each additional child Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Evening service 5:45 p.m. Mincha, Maariv 6:45 p.m. per family, per day. Paid reservations are Kiddush Luncheon following ser- Candle Lighting 6:21 p.m. Torah Parade 7:00 p.m. appreciated for planning purposes. Sukkot First Day, Monday Oct. 17 Candle Lighting 7:11 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah a special program from 10:45 a.m. until Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 25 Service and Dinner noon in the board room. Yougsters will Evening Service 5:45 p.m. Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 enjoy a Rosh Hashanah Seder, a Tashlich Candle Lighting 7:21p.m. Mincha, Maariv 5:45 p.m. Join El Emeth for an Erev Rosh Ha- service, crafts and games. A snack will shanah musical service on Oct. 2 at 6:15 also be provided. R.S.V.P. to the office p.m. Dr. Randy Goldberg, Daniel Shapi- so the Temple can plan for children and ra, and Joseph Kromholz will accompa- grandchildren. ny Cantor Summer Greenwald-Gonella Jewish Christian Dialogue during the service. Then stay for a ca- The Dialogues first session of the tered traditional holiday dinner begin- year takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 9. ning at 7 p.m. Reservation forms are in This year’s theme will be “Our most im- ORDER the Temple Bulletin or can be found in portant values and connection to Sinai.” the Temple office. More information to follow. EARLY Rosh Hashanah Children’s Pro- Daily Minyans gram 5:45 p.m. including Saturdays. Monday, Oct. 3 Shabbat morning services begin at Children ages 5 to 11 are invited to 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel.

September 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 11 Jewish Community Center movie and light lunch. on a local level throughout North America. Through ADULT Date: Wednesday, Oct. 19 the program, we mail free, high quality Jewish chil- Time: Noon-2:00 p.m. PROGRAMMING Location: Multi-Purpose Room dren’s literature and music to families every month. $5/Member $7/Non Member Let’s Celebrate the Jewish High Holidays! $10 after Oct. 14 For more information, contact: Darlene Muller 330- Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot all in one 746-3250 Ext. 106 or [email protected]. Book Review with Alyce Gross night! Let’s learn about the high holidays together Please welcome us in bring- through arts and crafts and fun activities. FUN HOME ing former resident and Date: Wednesday, Oct. 5 author Alyce Gross back Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. to Youngstown. Alyce will Location: JCC speak about her latest book Widow-Wise. Widow-Wise Build and Play Lego® Program is a series of stories that be- Join us as we have fun building LEGO sets together gins with three nice Jewish in small groups! girls as freshmen, sharing Date: Nov. 8, 9, 10 a dormitory room on the Time: 4:00-5:30 p.m. campus of The Ohio State Location: JCC University in 1956. Fifty- $20/Member $25/Non Member three years later, they sat Maximum Participants: 20 together and shared the sto- ries of their lives. Widow- SHLICHIM The winner of five 2015 Tony Awards® includ- Wise is vivid and full of promise as the author poses ing Best Musical, “Fun Home” is based on Alison thoughts and observations about men and women Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir. She wrote with savvy insight into today’s world. Price includes For more on Shlichim programming, or to make res- the memoir as a student at Oberlin College. This lecture and lunch. ervations for any of the programs, contact Gon Erez: groundbreaking production introduces us to Alison Date: Thursday, Oct. 6 330-746-3250 ext. 195 or at three different ages, revealing memories of her [email protected] uniquely dysfunctional family that connect with her Time: Noon-1:30 p.m. in surprising new ways. Price includes orchestra Location: Multi-Purpose Room seat, transportation and tip for bus driver. Dinner on $8/Member $10/Non Member A Taste of Israel — your own. $12 after Sept. 30 An in-home cooking lesson Date: Sunday, Oct. 16 Sip and Paint Sip Want to learn how to make traditional Israeli food in Leave JCC: 11:00 a.m. your own home? Gon and Shay, our Israeli Shlichim Return: 7:00 p.m. and Paint will teach you how to make a delicious Israeli meal $75/Member $85/Non Member “You are a sip away in your own kitchen. They will provide all the ingre- from a Masterpiece!” dients needed and even wash the dishes! Movie and Lunch Bunch Once you walk in the Cost: $15 per person door the party will Brooklyn Minimum number of participants: 4 Adults Based on the best-selling novel, begin. An easel, paint, “Brooklyn” is a warm and won- canvas, aprons, snacks, wine and an instructor Lunch & Learn derful story about falling in love The Western Wall and finding your way home. Os- will be provided. No experience is required. Our car Nominee Saoise Ronan lights local experienced and enthusiastic artist will give The holiest place for Jewish people to pray has up the screen as Ellis Lacey, a easy step-by-step instructions for everyone to follow. changed many times over the last century. Israeli young Irish immigrant navigat- You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece of art ready Shlichim Gon and Shay Erez will talk about the his- ing through 1950s Brooklyn. Al- to display. Price includes art supplies, wine, cheese tory of Jerusalem and the complexity of the Western though her initial homesickness and snacks. Wall as it relates to Jewish and Israeli society. They’ll soon gives way to romance, when Date: Thursday, Nov. 3 also discuss the recent change in law for men and Ellis’s life is disrupted by news Time: 5:30-8:00 p.m. women praying at the Wall. from her hometown, she is forced Location: Multi-Purpose Room Date: Friday, Sept. 30 to choose between two countries $30/Member $35/Non Member Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and two men on opposite sides of the world. Price Location: Multi-Purpose Room includes movie and light lunch. The event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be served Wednesday, Sept. 14 YOUTH R.S.V.P. is required | Deadline is Sept. 23 Time: Noon – 2:00 p.m. PROGRAMMING Israel-A Startup Nation Location: Multi-purpose room Eran Arden, Co-founder and CEO of Israeli based $5/Member $7/Non Member startup- TIMOCCO will discuss Israel’s high-tech in- $10 after Sept. 12 For more on Youth Programming, contact Emily Col- dustry. The country has the highest number of entre- AL JOLSON-The Jazz Singer lins 330-746-3250 Ext. 152 or preneurships per capita, second only to the Silicon “The Jazz Singer,”starring Al Jolson, the world’s [email protected] Valley and is home to global research and develop- most popular musical comedy artist, is considered ment centers such as Google, Apple and IBM. by Warner Brothers to be their most supportive tri- PJ Library Date: Thursday, Oct. 27 umph. Don’t miss this classic movie! Price includes This is a Jewish engagement program implemented Time: 6:00-Dinner | 6:30-Lecture 12 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine September 2016 Jewish Community Center Location: Multi-Purpose Room This event is free and open to the public. FITNESS R.S.V.P. is required | Deadline is Oct. 20 AQUATICS

Israeli American Songbook Concert For more information on Fitness and Personal Train- For more information on Aquatics, contact Shawn ing, contact Keith Harry 330-746-3250 ext. 182 or Join us for a wonderful per- Chrystal, 330-746-3250 ext. 112 or [email protected]. formance by Gon Halevi, [email protected]. Israeli singer, pianist, actor Get fit fast with Personal Training at the JCC! and composer. He graduat- Personal Training Benefits You & Me Baby ed from the “Thelma Yellin” This is a monthly class where parents assist their High School of the Arts in • Personalized safe and effective fitness programs children in the water. Children will learn how to Israel, majoring in theatre. • Achievement of goals in a short time period float and improve their water skills. Recommended Immediately after gradua- • Improved muscle coordination, strength, endur- ages: 6-36 months. Swim pants or swim diapers are tion, he was chosen to perform the role of “Rolf” in ance, and flexibility required. the production of “The Sound of Music." His per- Personal Training sessions now include weighted Date: Saturdays, 9:30-10:00 a.m. formance, “The Great Israeli-American Songbook” $25/Member $40/Non Member is a collection of new arrangements of classic songs rope training, suspension training and battle rope from the Holy Land and original music. training. Learn-to-Swim ages 3 & up Date: Thursday, Nov. 10, Youth Personal Training (ages 8-13) Children will be placed into the appropriate level by Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. • A package of three, 30 minute personal training the swim instructors. Location: Multi-Purpose Room sessions, $66.00 (member) Level 1: Children are taught basic swimming skills Wine and refreshments will be served • Upper body, Lower body, Cardio, and Abdominal such as floating, blowing bubbles and the correct R.S.V.P. is required training specific body positions for freestyle and backstroke. Free until Nov. 3 | $5 at the door • Proper gym etiquette and fitness center behavior Level 2: Children are taught the arm motions for emphasized freestyle and backstroke as well as the correct breathing patterns for both strokes. • At the conclusion of the three sessions, the attend- ee will receive a special name tag which will allow Level 3: Children are taught the basics of breast- LIZ RUBINO them to utilize the center and its offerings with adult stroke, butterfly, and diving as well as refining free- STUDIOS AT THE JCC supervision if between the ages of 8-13. style and backstroke techniques. Level 4/5: Children will continue to refine the four swim strokes and diving. For more information GROUP EXERCISE Date: Saturdays, 8:50-9:30 a.m. or 10:00-10:35 am on the Studio offerings contact: Liz Rubino $25/Member $40/Non Member 330-746-3250 ext. 187 For more on Group Fitness, contact Shelia Cornell, Private Swim Lessons or [email protected] or 330-746-3250 ext. 184 Private swim lessons provide the greatest flexibility lrubino@jccyo- among lesson options. The one-on-one attention ungstown.org New Classes beginning in September! provided through these lessons creates a personal- ized setting for learning. Private lessons are great Walleyball! for swimmers of any age from the rookie swimmer Private Sessions This game is similar to volleyball and played in a trying to learn the basics to the seasoned swimmer Liz Rubino offers private sessions in voice, acting racquetball court. A good combination of hand-eye looking to improve their skills. Private lessons are Private Sessions and drama therapy. All sessions are coordination, balance, strength, power and agility also great for adults who want to learn-to-swim or 55 minutes long with the exception of junior lessons will help you excel in this fast-paced indoor court even triathletes looking to improve their skills. which are 30 minutes long. sport. It is a great workout and could be compared 1:1 student/teacher ratio to the speed of an indoor soccer game. Be ready for Voice 4 lessons @ 30 minutes the unexpected! Acting $99/Member $110/Non Member Dates: Tuesday/Thursday Drama Therapy Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Junior Voice Mindfulness Movement Yoga F.Y.I-Family and Youth Initiative Junior Acting A gentle yoga practice paired with mindfulness and At the JCC we believe in providing a quality, family meditation. This class is great for beginners or those friendly environment. We strive to make the pool $55/ Member $65/Non Member who want to move in a slower, more meditative one of the many places within our facility that is es- Schedule with Liz: [email protected] or way. Classes will emphasize relaxation, exploring pecially welcoming to families and children. Every [email protected] yoga postures with stretching and release. month we will be hosting an event at the pool that 330.509.0891 Date: Wednesday is specifically targeted towards families and youth. Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. We hope to see everyone there. Triple Threat Stress Relief Meditation Sept. 23 An elite training and national performance troupe This class will focus on stress relief and reduction. Dive-In Movie for ages 10-21. Studio students study voice, drama Each week you will explore sitting meditation as Kung Fu Panda 3 and dance both privately and in a group atmosphere well as other modalities of meditating so you will 4:00-6:00 p.m. over two semesters with opportunities for local as feel more comfortable practicing on your own. well as nationwide performances in New York City, Walt Disney World, and more Date: Wednesday Time: 11:00 a.m. – noon September 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 13 Rodef Sholom Rodef Sisterhood anticipates new year Upcoming events at I hope all of you introspection, looking back at the mis- had a wonderful takes of the past and making changes Congregation Rodef Sholom and restful sum- in the new year. This holiday is a Day September is a busy month at Con- Kendall has a unique understanding of mer filled with re- of Judgment, making amends for sins gregation Rodef Sholom as we inch Congregation Rodef Sholom because laxation. and seeking forgiveness. This holiday closer to the High Holidays and contin- his grandmother was the rebbetzin and Mazel tov! We includes many elements of joy and cel- ue our official Sesquicentennial 150th his grandfather, Rabbi I. E. Philo, was are so happy you ebration, but we must always remem- year of celebration. the spiritual leader of the congregation have joined us. ber it is a deeply religious occasion. The Speaker Series continues on for 30 years, from 1912 to 1942. Let me offer a The sounds of the shofar and all of the Friday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m, in the Sanc- Rabbi Kendall has served congrega- warm and auda- meaningful prayers remind us of all the tuary, with Sam Salkin speaking on tions in both California and Florida. As cious welcome from Sisterhood to our things we cannot control, but remem- “Yenem Velt: Small-town Life in West- a champion of Zionist causes and pro- new members who are joining our sis- bering we can control our own conduct. ern Pennsylvania and Connections to gressive ideals, he has served as chair of terhood for the first time. The concept Wishing everyone L’shanah tovah! Youngstown, Ohio.” Born and raised in the West Coast Rabbinic Cabinet of the of “audacious hospitality”* is not new, it For a Good Year. May you be inscribed Greenville, PA, Mr. Salkin became a Bar United Jewish Appeal and as Rabbi-in- goes all the way back to the Torah. Wel- and sealed for a good year. May the New Mitzvah at Temple Beth Israel in Sha- Residence for more than a dozen mis- coming visitors, feeding them, making Year find you and your family healthy, ron, PA. sions to Poland and Israel for young them feel at home. Each one of us has happy and at peace! A graduate of Cornell University, he Jewish professionals. this opportunity to reach out to women Save The Dates has vast experience in both the business Rabbi Kendall has authored three in our own community. That one invita- world and as a manager/leader in non- books and wrote bi-weekly columns for Sisterhood 12th Annual Card tion “Come join with me at a sisterhood profit organizations. He is currently the the Scripps Howard Newspapers. As a gathering” can change a life. Party executive director of Sinai Memorial Rabbi Emeritus, he has been active in To all women in my community, this Thursday, Sept. 1 Chapel Chevra Kadisha, a non-profit the political world, campaigning with is your invitation. Come in. Come in. Congregation Rodef Sholom organization serving the Jewish com- Michelle Obama and Debbie Wasser- We will be stronger together and will go Strouss Hall at 11:30 a.m. munities of Northern California. He man Schultz, and serving as a delegate from strength to strength. The strength Cost: $15 per person (includes lun- also serves on the boards of the Jewish to the DNC in 2012. He currently is of our Sisterhood is dependent upon all cheon) Religious Equality Coalition and the (Continued on p. 18) of us reaching out to one another. Payment for the event will be ac- Jewish Film Institute. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are cepted at the door The 150th Anniversary Celebration right around the corner. Erev holiday Regular Sisterhood meeting speaker on Friday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m, in dinners will be here at Congregation Sunday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. the Sanctuary, will be Rabbi Jonathan Rodef Sholom. Rosh Hashanah is Sun- Jewish Community Center Kendall, whose topic will be “The Pre- day, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. and Yom Kippur is Adult Lounge cious Legacy of This Temple.” Rabbi Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. Catering by R.S.V.P. Temple Office (330) 744- Art Einzig of “Fire Grill” in Girard, OH. 5001 Erev- Holidays begin at sundown on the Cake Fundraiser: Congregation Rodef Sholom evening before the date specified. Service Schedule Rosh Hashanah — literally “the head Sisterhood is having a fundraiser to help everyone get ready for the holidays. Shabbat Service (of) the year” is the Jewish New Year. Friday Sept. 2, 6 p.m. The biblical name for this holiday is We are baking apple nut bundt cakes Yom Teruah, literally “day (of) shout- (can be available without nuts). Pre-or- 150th Anniversary Speaker Series ing/blasting.” Translated as the Feast of ders and payment due at the Temple by with Sam Salkin Trumpets. Tuesday, Sept. 20. Cost will be $10 each. Friday Sept. 9, 6 p.m. Orders can be picked up on Sept. 28 at Observances: the Temple Office. We are offering home RSVP required to Temple office by Sounding of the shofar (ram’s horn delivery with a surcharge $3.00. Sept. 6 trumpet). Respond to the call for help in baking 150th Anniversary Speaker Series Customs: for Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Jonathan Kendall Dipping apples in honey; wishes for a I look forward to seeing everyone at Friday, Sept. 16, 6 p m. sweet year. Casting off “sins” into a river. our next event. Yours in Sisterhood, R.S.V.P. required to Temple office by Greeting: Sept. 13 L’shanah tovah! (For a good year!) Sally Blau, President Shabbat Service Rosh Hashanah is a time to begin Friday Sept. 23, 6 p.m. Editor’s note: “Audacious Hospitality”?? When I first received this message from Sally Blau, Rodef’s Sisterhood president, I was confused. How could hospitality be audacious I wondered. Shabbat Service But Sally assured me she was not making this up. And sure enough, there it was on the website Friday Sept. 30, 6 p.m. (Continued on p. 22) 14 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine September 2016 Rodef Sholom group discovers Israel on special trip By Rabbi Franklin Muller

The famous Greek philosopher Her- aclitus once said, “You can’t step into the same river twice,” meaning that every experience we have, even ones that are repeated, are never exactly the same. Nothing truer could be said about taking a trip to Israel. In the last dozen years, Darlene and I have led four groups of congregants on trips to Israel, and each experience has been totally different, despite seeing many of the same histori- cal sites. Our most recent excursion was an 11-day adventure in July, with a small but energetic group of 12 people, four of them first-timers. Our itinerary included the port city of Old Yaffa, where the biblical Jonah set sail on his way to Tarshish some 3000 years ago. We visited Independence Hall Participants in Temple Rodef Sholom’s discovery trip gather for a group photo at the Hass Promenade. in Tel Aviv and relived David Ben ­Gu- rion’s moving proclamation of the mod- saw the underground, pre- state bullet noses of the British at the Ayalon Insti- Thousands of Jews poured into the large ern state of Israel on May 14, 1948. We factory built by the Palmach under the tute. square to usher in the Sabbath with We drove north from Tel Aviv and prayer, singing, and dancing. It was quite toured the former detention camp a sight to behold. On Shabbat we took a known as Atlit, where the British held walking tour to the Tower of David Mu- Churchill Commons Holocaust refugees who tried to enter seum for a wonderful presentation on the country “illegally.” We went inside the history of Jerusalem and a stunning an actual immigration ship that had panoramic view of the city from its roof. been made into a museum complete This was followed by a walking tour of with a multimedia presentation about Make every day Locally owned the Christian quarter of the Old City, the heroic Jews who risked their lives including the Church of the Holy Sep- taste better and operated to enter Palestine before it became the ulcher, to take in the city’s interreligious state of Israel, haven for persecuted Jews and multicultural character. everywhere. We explored the famous Kotel Tun- Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year We walked through an underground nels, walking underground alongside For all your Rosh Hashanah needs Roman water system at Alona Park, the Western Wall’s massive foundation glided down the Jordan River in a kayak, stones, and the Southern Wall excava- Featuring Your Favorite and took a fascinating agricultural bio- tions to learn more about the history Empire Frozen Poultry Manischewitz & tour at Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu, pioneer in of Jerusalem at the time of the second Hebrew National Products organic farming. Temple. In the evening we saw a fabu- Mogen David Briskets We toured the ancient synagogues, lous new sound and light show at the Leg of Lamb Kosher Wines courtyards and shops of the mystical Tower of David called “The Night Spec- city of Tzefat. From there we traveled t a c u l ar.” Manischewitz, Mother’s, Streitz, Rokeach, Joyva Kosher Products to the Golan Heights to gaze down over The next day we set out across the the vulnerable Galilee region as the en- Judean desert and ascended Masada by See our expanded Kosher section emy Syrians once did. cable car to tour the ruins of Herod’s 4700 BELMONT AVENUE On Erev Shabbat, instead of going palace, the last outpost of Jewish inde- to a local synagogue in Jerusalem, we pendence in the first century CE. Clearly 759-9502 went to the greatest outdoor synagogue in the world, namely, the Western Wall. (Continued on page 24) September 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 15 Maccabi Games unite teens from around the U.S., Canada, Israel By Emily Collins Cleveland, Columbus, Israel, Las Ve- Youth and Family Program Coordinator gas, Louisville, Mexico, Nashville, Pen- insula/Palo Alto, San Francisco, San From July 24-29, more than 800 Jew- Jose, Tucson, Los Angeles, Windsor and ish teens, ages 12 – 16 descended upon Winnipeg. Columbus, OH for one of the largest The parade was followed by a tribute organized sports programs for Jewish to the 12 Jewish athletes who were killed teens in the world. at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Local Maccabi participants Sophie A Cirque de Soleil-style performance Alper, Abigail Scharf and Caroline made especially for the Maccabi games Scharf. joined with Akron teens to form by the company, Cirque Dreams, was the Akron/Youngstown Delegation. next on the program. Finally, the cer- The games are for Jewish teens in- emonial torch was lit to start the games. clude soccer, basketball, tennis, swim- All teens can play the sport they ming, volleyball, baseball, golf, table want whetjer or not their delegation has tennis, and star reporter — where kids enough athletes to make up a full team. act as journalists and report what’s hap- Athletes from the smaller delegations — pening at the games through video and such as Akron and Youngstown — are writing. placed on a mixed team comprising ath- All athletes stay with host families letes from different delegations to form from the local community. The host The Akron/Youngstown team participated in the parade of athletes where each delegation one single team. family offers the athlete a “home away was introduced while walking through the convention center with their delegation banner. Sophie Alper played soccer with a team of girls from Windsor, Canada; from home” and a unique way to expe- a personal level, connecting with their The games started with an elaborate rience the Games and all the Columbus Palo Alto, CA; Akron, and San Jose and friends and neighbors, and building a opening ceremony at the Convention San Francisco, in California. Jewish community has to offer. In turn, bond with their visiting athletes that ex- Center in Columbus. Delegations in- host families experience the Games on Caroline Scharf played volleyball on tends well beyond the Closing Party. cluded teams from Akron, Youngstown, a mixed team with girls from Las Vegas, Atlanta, Bensonhurst, Cincinnati, San Jose, Palo Alto, and Winnipeg. Abigail Scharf competed individu- Aly Raisman (Continued from p. 6) ally in swimming. The games started Monday, July 25, some grace. After all, she’s only 5, and taking place in various locations in the although right now she may not have a neighborhood including the Columbus concept of religion, she knows and un- JCC, and a local high school and local derstands our tradition and values, and university that were both close by. Buses the things we teach her—it’s just that the were available every 10 minutes at each term “Jewish” didn’t mean anything to venue, so the athletes and families could her. Let’s be honest: One’s religion is not easily get from one place to another. exactly what the kids on the pre-K play- During the first two days, the teens ground are chatting about. did not play their specific sports for I answered carefully, trying to put it competition or medals. This way all the into terms she could understand. “Well, teens got to play and participate in their Aly celebrates Hanukkah like we do. sport just for fun. And she probably found the afikomen Starting Wednesday, the teams and on Passover when she was little! And athletes in individual sports like tennis she probably went to Hebrew School, and golf, were split up into seeds and like you’re going to do soon.” started playing competitively in medal All of a sudden, knowing her idol rounds. Sophie’s soccer team won the was Jewish like her was really. freaking. silver medal, but they fell just short of cool. beating the Atlanta team. We didn’t talk much more about it, Abigail Scharf won various gold, but I am sure the questions will come as she enters Hebrew School. I just love silver and bronze medals for different knowing that she can now identify on a swimming heats. different level with one of her idols: Aly Caroline’s volleyball team did not may be an Olympian, but she’s also a medal but they had fun playing togeth- Jewish Olympian. (Continued on next page) 16 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine September 2016 Maccabi Games (Continued from preceding page) er, and she made many new friends. In between their games, there were various “hang time” activities for the kids at the JCC including a room with video games, activities about Israeli cul- ture with Schlichim, BBYO activities, and more. On Wednesday afternoon, all the athletes took a break from competition and participated in JCC Cares. They were assigned different volunteer/phil- anthropic activities such as flower-mak- ing for cancer patients (See the photo on page 1), visiting with the elderly and Special Olympics games with the men- tally disabled. Each evening, the kids enoyed so- cial events including an outdoor BBQ Abigail Scharf, Sophie Alper, and Carolyn Scharf at the JCC Maccabi Games in Columbus. with various games, a trip to the local fun center Magic Mountain, and on the with an extremely elaborate and color- racy, and peace; cultivate a deeper un- last night they transformed the differ- ful fireworks display. derstanding and instill an appreciation ent parts of the JCC into a casino, an ice The JCC Maccabi Games® kicked off of Jewish values within Jewish youth, skating rink, an arcade, a dance floor in 1982 with the mission of providing enrich their Jewish identity in an infor- Abigail Scharf with her swimming medals. with a DJ, and then the games ended Jewish youth with a supportive envi- mal setting, and encourage their identi- ronment that fosters mutual respect fication with the state of Israel; promote 24th annual Kosher rib burn-off = family fun and sportsmanship, where they can in- and encourage the health, physical fit- teract in an atmosphere of fun, democ- ness and well-being of Jewish youth. 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September 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 17 2016 High Holy Day Schedule Rodef Sholom welcomes Alexan- Turkey and Israel (continued from p. 2) Congregation Rodef Sholom dra Fox as High Holiday Cantor Alexandra Fox, a fourth year canto- ish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said propping up Syrian President Bashar Rosh Hashanah rial student at The Debbie Friedman last month. “There is no point in talking Assad for now, have become battle Sunday, Oct. 2 School of Sacred Music, Hebrew Union about these details now.” hardened, and the Shiite terrorist group Holiday Dinner 6:00 p.m. College-Jewish Institute of Religion in But Turkey has long sought to re- has stockpiled some 120,000 missiles, Evening Service 8:00 p.m. New York will be joining Congregation duce its energy dependence on Russia, compared to 7,000 some 10 years ago, Reception 9:30 p.m. Rodef Sholom for the High Holy Days from which it gets most of its natural according to Israel. No one knows what Monday, Oct. 3 and leading services with Rabbi Muller. gas. Turkey and Russia’s falling-out over could emerge from the free-for-alls in Morning Service 10:00 a.m. When the search committee was the Turkish downing of a Russian war- Syria and the Sinai. Tashlich Service at Crandall Park impressed with her sincerity, vivacious- plane in November likely provided ad- After initially seeming to benefit 12:30 p.m. ness, love of music and Judaism, and her well-trained soprano voice. Ms. Fox ditional motivation. Russia retaliated to from the Arab Spring, Turkey soon be- Children’s Service 2:00 p.m. that incident by canceling plans to build gan sustaining loss after loss. Former visited Youngstown in May, met with a gas pipeline through Turkey, though Turkish allies Assad and ex-Egyptian Memorial Services pianist, Kathy Miller, and Rabbi Muller relations between the countries quickly President Mohammed Morsi lost con- Sunday, Oct. 9 to review the traditional High Holy Day improved. trol of their respective countries. At Rodef Sholom Cemetery Chapel music and some contemporary music “Both leaderships [Israel and Tur- least 2.7 million refugees are estimated 1:30 p.m. designed for the new Mishkan HaNe- key] have put the gas as an important to have poured into Turkey since the fesh prayer book. issue on the agenda. Turkey doesn’t like start of the Syrian civil war. And waves Beth Israel Cemetery, Hermitage, PA Originally from Michigan, Ms. Fox that it’s so dependent on Russia,” Lin- of Islamic State members and Kurdish 3:00 p.m. has a B. S. in music history from Hofs- denstrauss said. “There is an interest [in terrorists have launched devastating at- Yom Kippur tra University and had extensive per- the pipeline for Israeli gas], but will it tacks on Turkish soil. formance experience there, including Tuesday, Oct. 11 translate into reality? This I’m less cer- Perhaps Turkey’s biggest worry is participation in the Chorale, Hillel Chai Holiday Dinner 6:00 p.m. tain of.” the growing power of Kurdish militias Notes, University Collegium Choir and Even without a pipeline, reconcilia- in Syria, which appears to have helped Kol Nidre Service 8:00 p.m. Chamber Singers. She also performed in tion should help promote trade between motivate Erdogan on Wednesday Wednesday, Oct. 12 the Debbie Friedman Memorial Tribute Israel and Turkey, which despite ten- to send tanks, warplanes and special Morning Service 10:00 a.m. concert in 2014. She has completed her sions more than doubled in the past six forces across the border. Study Session 12:30 p.m. second and third year practicum at HUC. years to $5.6 billion. A potential shared concern for Israel Children’s Service 2:00 p.m. Ms. Fox’s leadership and work expe- Cooperation against the chaos and Turkey is Iran’s growing regional Afternoon, Yizkor & Ne’ilah Services rience includes an internship at Brandeis University, music specialist and assistant The Arab Spring of several years ago clout, particularly in Syria, though Is- 3:00 p.m. song leader; and director of the Hebrew upended the Middle East and North rael is focused on the south and Turkey Havdalah and Conclusion 5:45 p.m. program and prayer at URJ Goldman Africa, leaving Turkey with few friends the north. Break-fast 6:00 p.m. Union Camp Institute, Indianapolis, IN. and Israel with ever-more unpredict- “Israel doesn’t want Iran to have as Babysitting will be available at the She is a B’nai Mitzvah tutor and was the able enemies. The states are better off much influence in Syria as it did before morning services for Rosh Hashanah student cantor at Temple Emanuel, Roa- confronting the myriad challenges of the civil war. Turkey doesn’t want Iran and Yom Kippur. If you need babysit- noke, VA, from 2014-2016, where Rabbi the region in collaboration than at cross to dominate Syria and Iraq. This looks ting, please call the Temple office at Muller served as rabbi before coming to purposes. Awareness of this fact likely like basis for cooperation,” said Linden- strauss. (330) 744-5001 to make your reserva- Youngstown. helped drive reconciliation. tions by Monday, Sept 26, “There isn’t much reason to be opti- Short of military collaboration -- a mistic about a settlement in Syria any- hallmark of the Israel-Turkey relation- time soon,” the University of Haifa’s ship prior to the last decade -- the two Events at Rodef Sholom (continued from p. 14) Kushner said. “In the meantime, Turkey countries’ restored diplomatic relations working with the Clinton Campaign. Second Prize, $2000 does what she thinks is right for her, and should at least help them avoid miscal- A light supper will follow the service Third Prize, $1000 we in Israel do what we think is right for culations, which both sides have learned which is free to all members of the com- Tickets are $100 per couple. Contact us. But there is a common interest be- can quickly turn deadly and contentious munity. the Temple office for further informa- tween Turkey and Israel to be able to co- in the Middle East. Reservations are required for both of tion or to purchase tickets. ordinate things when we need to, which these events; please call the Temple of- Join Rabbi Muller’s “Chai” Holiday I think was a reason we got reconciled.” Editor's note: Andrew Tobin manages fice, 330-744-5001. Book Club. digital operations for JTA.org. He worked The Congregation Rodef Sholom an- This year’s selection isNine Essential Israel has seen some benefits from previously as an editor and reporter for the Arab Spring. The threat from the Haaretz’s English-language edition and as nual Big Ticket Raffle will be held on Things I’ve Learned About Life by Rabbi Syrian army was eliminated, and Sunni a reporter for The Times of Israel. His work Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. Spon- Harold Kushner. The book will serve as Muslims proved more open to coopera- has also been published in the Forward, The sored by the Brotherhood, the evening a basis for an interactive dialogue with tion against the rise of the Islamic State Jerusalem Post and The Huffington Post- In will feature appetizers, wine, dinner, the congregation on Rosh Hashanah and Iran. vestigative Fund. Mr. Tobin holds master’s and music followed by the raffle ticket morning and Yom Kippur afternoon. But new potential threats have degrees in journalism and international af- drawing: Copies of the book are available in the fairs from Columbia University. emerged, too. Hezbollah fighters, busy First Prize, $3000 Temple office or at local book stores. 18 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine September 2016 Ohev Tzedek Going for the Gold… toward a better life By Rabbi Saul Oresky As I write the Summer Olympics. These games ment of Israeli athletes by those of some Yet how do we prove our mettle? De- this column are designed to display not only the su- Muslim countries. From the Lebanese spite everything, we must live and act in mid-Au- preme physical prowess and focus of the team’s blocking the Israeli team board- according to the wisest teachings, the gust, I have athletes but also the highest values of ing one of the Olympic buses to the most elevated values, and the noblest been marvel- sportsmanship and cooperation. They snubbing of an Israeli judo winner by ideals that our civilization has to offer. ing for the are supposed to show us how unified we his losing Egyptian opponent, who re- We must live according to the demands last couple of can be even as we compete, and perhaps fused at first to bow and then afterward dictated by the prophet Micah in the weeks, along prove that our world is not in such ter- to even shake his hand, as judo proto- haftarah that we read only a few weeks with count- rible shape after all. col demands, this anti-Israeli hatred has ago: to do justly, to love mercy, and to less billions Sadly, that has not happened consis- marred the purity of the competition. walk modestly with G-d. of people worldwide, at the feats of the tently this year, particularly in the treat- So far, there have been no dire conse- extraordinary athletes showcased in Choosing patience quences for the offenders. It seems that This is not easy to do even in the best harm, either verbal or physical, done of times, but when under attack, it is Ohev Tzedek – September Mussar: The study of middot (posi- to Israeli Jews is universally tolerated. tive personality traits and characteris- particularly challenging. It is, however, Kiddush Sponsorship These incidents, sadly, revive memo- tics) and the practice of perfecting them what is required. When we eschew an- Mindi Einzig is sponsoring a kid- ries of the tragic murder of 11 Israeli is an excellent way to enter the new year ger and choose patience, we are doing dush luncheon to celebrate Art Einzig’s athletes and one West German police- and to improve all of our relationships. G-d’s will. When we seek understanding 65th birthday on Saturday, September We will meet one weekday afternoon man by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 rather than give in to righteous indigna- 10. Please RSVP to Mindi Einzig or to per week to discuss and to find ways Summer Olympics in Munich. While tion, we actualize our desire for peace. the Ohev Tzedek office by Sept. 3. of bringing these important values and the “Rio Snubbing” cannot be compared It is not only as a community that Services traits into our lives. Please let us know to the Munich Massacre, we can never- we need to do this work; as individuals, Morning Minyan services are held what afternoon best fits your schedule – theless wonder how little the universal we must try to live more honestly, lov- view of Israel has improved in the past each Thursday at 7:30 a.m. however, we are leaning towards Mon- ingly, and compassionately. One way to 44 years. Shabbat services are held every Sat- days at 1 p.m., beginning Nov. 7. do this is through the study of mussar, urday at 9:45 a.m. Rabbi Saul leads a To- Star Shlep: An exploration of short Attacks a discipline that helps us explore and rah study session after each service. Jewish science fiction and fantasy. Using This summer has also seen uncon- improve our most basic, personal mid- Adult Education Jewish science fiction/fantasy short sto- scionable attacks on Israel in the list of dot (spiritual traits or characteristics). Please contact the Ohev Tzedek of- ries as the starship, we will explore the demands comprising the Black Lives Many paths, of course, are available to fice if you are interested in these classes, farthest reaches of the galaxy of issues of Matter platform, using the words apart- lead us to become better people; con- Jewish identity, survival, and develop- or to suggest ones that you would like heid and genocide against her (neither sciously seeking self-improvement is ment. Texts: Wandering Stars and More to see. of which even remotely apply, especially not selfish because it helps us to better Wandering Stars (both edited by Jack Psalms: Our short summer class in in light of the daily abuses that minori- bear the burden of the other. the psalms – Sefer Tehilim – is drawing Dann); People of the Book: A Decade of ties suffer in a large number of other Turning toward to a close. The last formal class will be Jewish Science Fiction & Fantasy (edit- countries across the globe). ed by Swirsky and Wallace); and other When we turn toward our ancient- Sept. 12. Our study will culminate with What makes this even more tragic is sources. This class will meet Thursday yet-new teachings, when we observe a night in our sukkah (weather-permit- that the majority of Jews endorses the nights at 7 p.m. beginning Oct. 27. our holidays as a unified community, ting) on Oct. 17 – all are invited to at- movement’s basic goals and has sup- and when we take every opportunity tend. ported its efforts in every way imagin- to support each other in sad times as able, but now sadly question that sup- well as to celebrate with each other in port. the best times, we strengthen our Jewish I’m not advocating that we hold a community and help to ensure its exis- huge pity party and dwell complacently Ottavio Musumeci tence long into the future. in the role of the world’s eternal victim Chef Let us all try this year, as we enter this – we are hardly the people in the most season of self-examination and spiritual precarious position in today’s danger- housecleaning, to train ourselves and Casual Hours: ous world. Rather, I believe that this Dining Monday-saturday our team – our larger Jewish commu- hostility is an invitation to show our- Atmospere 11 :00am - 2:00am nity – to go for the “gold,” as our Torah selves and the world who we really are. and tradition demand of us. We “medal” If others do not (or more accurately, when we thus show our mettle. L’shana will not) understand us, then at least tova tikatevu – may you and yours be we have done all that we can to take the inscribed for good! 4250 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44505 (330) 75M802 high road.

September 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 19 University of Haifa study Sea temperature and lunar cycle predict jellyfish arrival in Israel When should we most beware of mental factors such as wind direction jellyfish? Large swarms of these jelly- and speed, seawater temperature and fish reach the coast when the sea tem- the like. perature ranges between 28.2 and 30 The results showed that while the degrees Celsius and during the full wind was not related to the appearance moon, according to a new study from of giant swarms, 94 percent of the arriv- the Department of Natural Resources al of jellyfish swarms occurred after the and Environmental Management at the middle of the year (approximately 176 University of Haifa. days from the beginning of the year), The study reveals, for the first time, during the second and third weeks of the link between sea temperature and the Hebrew month — when the moon the lunar cycle and the arrival of swarms ranges between being almost full to full, of jellyfish along the coast of Israel. “It and when sea water temperature ranges is possible that individual jellyfish will between 28.2 to 30.0 degrees Celsius. also reach the coast during other condi- According to Algazi, jellyfish also tions, but we discovered that the most appeared when the moon was in other significant swarms arrive under the stages, or when the sea temperature was above conditions, the proof being that different from range cited above. But in such periods the number of block- such occurrences were infrequent, and ages of the Electricity Company’s cool- were usually characterized by a small ing facilities due to Jellyfish s have been number of Jellyfish. incomparably greater than during other The research also revealed that periods of the year,” said Avi Algazi, though the blockage of the cooling sys- who works in the system management tem filters led to only a small decline in unit of the Israel Electric Corporation the generation of electricity, they did (IEC) and who conducted the research. constitute a significant part of the cool- Although jellyfish have become fre- ing system’s operational costs. quent guests along the shores of Israel “The high cost is due to a number of – as well as elsewhere throughout the factors: one is that the Jellyfish swarms world – and despite their obvious and arrive during June and July when de- immediate impact on humans – be- mand for electricity is high. Throughout cause swarms of jellyfish can cause an those months, due to the high tempera- abandoning of public beaches until they ture of the sea, both available pumps are disappear – until now researchers didn’t operated to achieve maximum use of know for sure what factors cause the the production unit. In addition, jelly- massive arrival of swarms of jellyfish s fish, unlike other large objects that get one summer while during another sum- sucked into the cooling system, are not mer the quantity can be far less. controllable. Thus some block the mov- Algazi conducted the present study ing filter after penetrating it, and pre- Avi Algazi, who works in the system management unit of the Israel Electric Corpora- under the guidance of Prof. Abraham vent seawater from being pumped in. tion, has discovered patterns of jellyfish behavior that impact power generation. Haim, acting head of the Leon H. Char- This causes the cooling pump to stop ney School of Marine Sciences and pro- immediately,” he explained. fessor emeritus at the Department of The five power stations of the IEC Natural Resources and Environmental located along the coast of the Medi-  management, Dr. Keren Or-Chen of the terranean Sea use seawater to cool the Department of Natural Resources and steam condensers which turn gaseous Environmental management, and Dr. steam back to liquid water for reuse in  Anat Geffen Glazer from the IEC. the production of electricity. The role of For his study, Algazi sought to exam- the condensers is very significant in the  ine a link between the arrival of Jellyfish production of electricity, as is the con-  swarms, as determined by operational tinuous cooling of water. events that have occurred at the Eshkol  (Continued on p. 22) Power Station in Ashdod, and environ-  20 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine September 2016 JCRC kicks off 25th annual High Holiday food drive U.S. envoy’s son

The Jewish Community Relations man, director of Community Relations/ private charity serving as a redistribu- has bar mitzvah Council’s 25th annual High Holiday Government Affairs for the Jewish Fed- tion center for donated food and related Food Drive to benefit the Second Har- eration, the Jewish High Holy Days pro- items to more than 100 pantries, meal at his ancestors’ vest Food Bank of the Mahoning Val- vides the Jewish community with the sites, and institutions in the tri-county ley will be held from Thursday, Sept. perfect opportunity to think about the area. shul in Prague 29 through Wednesday, Oct. 26. Once challenges many face in in the Valley Since its inception in 1983, the food PRAGUE (JTA) -- The U.S. Ambas- again, all members of the Jewish Com- and to devote attention to transforming bank has distributed millions of pounds sador to the Czech Republic, Andrew munity have been asked to donate items the region for the better. of donated food, and believes that no Schapiro, celebrated his son’s bar mitz- to the food bank by bringing non-per- Ms. Burdman said, “This is our op- one should go hungry, and that the local vah in the same Prague synagogue that ishable foods and toiletry items to area portunity to reflect upon the past year, community is one where good food is his ancestors attended before the Holo- synagogues, Akiva Academy, or the with an eye toward making meaningful accessible to all. More than 30,000 peo- caust. The service for 13-year-old Alex Jewish Community Center. changes as we contemplate our futures. ple are fed monthly through the agen- All Jewish families are urged to bring Our reflection may be inwardly focused Schapiro took place on Aug. 20 in the cies supported by the food bank and its one or more grocery bags full of food as individuals, but also as a greater com- Spanish Synagogue, which was built for partners. to any of the drop-off sites listed above. munity where we can engage in tikkun a Reform congregation and is now part A detailed listing of needed items and olam, and tzedakah, Jewish obligations For further information, contact of the local Jewish museum. drop-off sites was included in a flyer to repair the world and help those in Bonnie Deutsch Burdman at the JCRC “It’s really cool and meaningful that sent to all households. need,” she said. at (330) 746-3251 or at 330-770-8702 I had my bar mitzvah at the same place According to Bonnie Deutsch Burd- The Second Harvest Food Bank is a (mobile). my grandma – and my great-uncle, who was at my service – went for the holidays. I am really glad I could have it there, and I think my grandma would be too,” Alex Schapiro said. His father noted another symbolism that resonated with him. All donations bene t the “To be back here not just as a Jewish family but also in this role of represent- ing the United States, the country that gave my mother refuge and saved her 25th Annual life, surrounded by many members of both of our families, that was unforget- table,” the elder Schapiro told JTA. The diplomat’s Prague-born mother, High Raya Czerner Schapiro, was 5 when the Thursday, September 29 Nazis occupied Prague. Her parents sent through her and her sister to the United States in Holiday October 1939. She died in 2007, but her Wednesday, October 26 brother attended his grand-nephew’s bar mitzvah. Food Drive Tamar Newberger, Alex’s mother, For further information, call the and his father brought Rabbi Asher Jewish Community Relations Council at (330) 746.3250, Ext. 108 (Continued on p. 22)

Understanding Israel’s jellyfish m igration(Contiued from preceding page) Cooling water originating in the a breakwater and from there is pumped prevent the penetration of foreign bod- sea held in a storage pool (an artificial through the entrance channel to the ies into the condensers, which is where pond connected to the sea through a condenser. Inside the entrance channel Jellyfish are also captured,” concluded narrow channel) which is protected by are three levels of filtration in order to Algazi. September 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 21 Celebrations Federation Fellows (continued from page 5) Mazel Tov to Julie and Jonathan Lap- ine on the birth of Benjamin Jack Lapine His “big” sister is Hannah Alison Lap- ine. Grandparents are Judy and Andy Moyer, Kathy and Jim Hayes, and Shelly and Eden Lapine.

Shira Sigler, was born on Aug. 8 to Mayaan and Kobi Sigler. Shira joins brothers Doron and Roie, Welcome to the world and sister Tamar. Shira’s grandparents are Tova precious babies. Wishing and Zimel Goldshtein and Yaffa and Shalom Sigler of Israel. Working in groups, Federation Fellows discuss the best future for the Jewish community. you and your families Pictured (from left to right) are Laura Silverman, Dr. Randy Goldberg, Lisa Long, Katie much joy and happiness. Kinast, and David Wilschek Hadassah Donor Bar Mitzvah (cont’d from p. 21) Tri-County Hadassah Chapter Unit- Lopatin from the United States to offici- ed Giving (HUG) donor event will be ate at the ceremony. The couple also had held Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 11:30 a.m. at to arrange for a Torah scroll to be used Congregation Rodef Sholom. in the service, as the one on hand was Honorees will be the long-time do- too aged and damaged to be considered nor co-chairs Marlene Epstein and Jea- fit according to religious laws. nette Mandel. “This group of United Synagogue Author Eric Chevlen will present in- Youth brought it over in a golf bag in sights into his new book Triple Crown, June, and it will be used by Prague’s the only triple heroic crown of sonnets Masorti community,” said Newberger ever written. about the Torah scroll. United Syna- Reservations are requested by gogue Youth is the youth group of the Wednesday, Sept. 14. Call Lenore Ack- Conservative movement, and Masorti is erman (330) 759-0325, Beverly Nathan the Conservative movement’s overseas (724)9962-5937 or Jeanette Mandel arm. Fellows (from left) Jared Kirby, Megan Vickers, Atty. Aaron Hively, and Ian Anderson work (330) 372 -3183. More than 200 guests attended Alex Schapiro’s bar mitzvah ceremony, in- together to address the specific problems faced by the local Jewish community. Guests are welcome. Hadassah is continuing its fundrais- cluding some 150 who made the trip ing with upscale clothing and acces- from the United States. The party – a Inspiring the group, Atty. Sherman next five years, I would consider that we sories sale at Raks with fall items. Do- non-themed one, his parents said – took explained why he was passionate about have moved our community forward. nations will be collected at Temple El place in the ambassador’s residence. the Jewish community. “I’m involved,” Among their hopes were that more Emeth on Oct. 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. “This moment didn’t make me feel he said, “because I’ve seen with my own young children would get a Jewish ed- to 2 p.m. Winter items will be collected like an adult; I have started feeling more eyes the miracles that are possible.” He ucation, that there would be a critical in November. Call Bonnie Lehman or adult since I moved to Prague,” Alex related having been adopted as a baby mass of young families in the area, and Phyllis Landau to answer questions. Schapiro said. and brought up as a Jewish child. “And that the emphasis on Tzedakah would then,” he said, “I was on a teen tour of be maintained as a major Jewish value. (Audacious Hospitality (from page 14) Israel, met a bright, funny, beautiful According to Federation President of the Union for Reform Judaism: As part of the URJ’s 2020 vision, Audacious Hospitality is the girl. Thirty years later, we’re still happily Atty. Allan Kretzer, “The community focused effort to embrace our diversity and reach out to those currently not engaged in Jewish married.” and the Federation have a deep invest- life. The URJ believes that everyone can feel at home in Jewish community – and that Judaism He urged the participants to think of ment in this program with hopes for must meet people where they are today to thrive tomorrow. As a movement, we stand for a the ways they can “make miracles hap- strong future leadership.” Judaism that is inclusive and open – we believe that there is more than one authentic way to pen.” An anonymous donor has made the be Jewish. Audacious Hospitality is a transformative spiritual practice rooted in the belief that A goal of the session was to finish the breadth of programming and special we will be a stronger, more vibrant Jewish community when we fully welcome and incorporate statement: If ______happened in the events possible. the diversity that is the reality of modern Jewish life. 22 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine September 2016 In Memoriam Denise Sandra Wilderman Altman Fyvush Finkel

Denise Sandra Wilderman Alt- served as a board member and ex- (JTA) — Fyvush Finkel, an Emmy In 1981 he took on the lead “Fid- man passed away at home on the ecutive board member. She was also Award-winning actor who began his dler” role of Tevye the Milkman in a morning of Aug. 25. a very proud member of the Interna- career performing in the Yiddish the- national touring production. Soon Denise was born on June 6, 1950, tional Association of Administrative ater, has died at 93. thereafter he landed a part in “Little in Philadelphia, to Max Wilderman Professionals, Yo-Mah-O Chapter, Finkel, who played in the 1990s Shop of Horrors” off-Broadway and and Frances Segall Wilderman. through which she earned CAP (Cer- CBS drama series “Picket Fences” and won an Obie Award for his work in the She attended Philadelphia High tified Administrative Professional) Fox’s “Boston Public,” died Aug. 14 in New York Shakespeare Festival revival School for Girls before graduating certification in 2013. his Manhattan home of heart failure, of “Cafe Crown.” from Temple University in 1970, with In 1987, Denise and Neil became He was 93. On the big screen, Finkel had a a B.A. in Psychology. the happy parents of Max Adam Alt- Born Philip Finkel Oct. 9, 1922, in breakout performance in the 1990 On June 6, 1971, Denise mar- man, the pride and joy of their lives. Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Jew- Sidney Lumet pic “Q&A” as a corrupt ried Neil H. Altman of Youngstown, Their joy became twofold when Max ish immigrants, a Polish father and attorney. He also appeared in “Brigh- Belarusian mother. He began acting ton Beach Memoirs,” “For Love or whom she had met while attending married Katherine Steiner of Mau- as a child, working onstage in New Money” and “Nixon.” Temple. After living and working in mee in 2011. York’s Yiddish theaters. But in high In 2009 Finkel appeared in the North Carolina for several years, the Left to mourn her memory are her school, he considered breaking out of opening scene of Academy Award couple returned to Youngstown in husband, Neil; her son, Max (Kather- the business and began studying to be- best picture nominee “A Serious Man” 1978. ine); her brother, Lee (Helene) Wil- come a furrier instead. The call of the playing a Treitle Groshkover, known Denise was employed by Anzelot- derman; her sister, Joan (Alan) Non; stage proved too strong, however, and as a “dybbuk” in Jewish lore — the ti, Sperling, Pazol, & Small as execu- nieces Melissa (Jon) Sherman, Amy Finkel was back at it after he gradu- wandering soul of a dead person that tive assistant to Atty. James Pazol, and Non (Jorge Roman), and Pauline Alt- ated, performing stand-up comedy on enters the body of a living person and served as the human resources direc- man; nephews Matthew (Abby) Wil- the Catskills’ borscht circuit as well as controls his or her behavior. tor for the Jewish Community Cen- derman and Todd Wilderman; her continuing his stage acting. He made Two years later he starred in Philip ter, before moving to Youngstown brother-in-law, Steven Altman; her the move to Broadway in the 1960s, R. Garrett’s film “The Other Men in State University’s Reading and Study sisters-in-law, Margaret Altman and appearing in “Fiddler on the Roof” Black,” playing a grandfather who re- Skills Center as the office manager. Brenda (Dan) Tarr; Neil’s and her be- and “Little Shop of Horrors.” counts stories of Hasidic life. Denise had a long history of com- loved cat, Shaney; and innumerable Finkel, who spent most of his early On television, Finkel played pub- munity involvement in Youngstown. loved ones, family, and friends. career on the Lower East Side of New lic defender Douglas Wambaugh in She was a life member of Hadassah Calling hours were held at Temple York City performing in the Yiddish “Picket Fences,” for which he was and B’nai B’rith Women, coordina- Rodef Sholom on Sunday, Aug. 28, theater, was popular in his niche stage twice Emmy nominated, winning in tor of the BBW Christmas gift wrap with the funeral service following- community when he broke into the 1994. Elliot. He was preceded in death booth, an originator of Youngstown’s Burial was at Rodef Sholom Cem- mainstream in 1964 with the national by his wife, Trudi Lieberman, in 2008 Toy Lending Library, co-coordinator etery after the service. production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” after a marriage that lasted more than with her husband, Neil, of Opera- The family would like to thank playing Mordcha the innkeeper. 60 years. tion Snowflake, an avid volunteer for MVI Hospice Care for their loving Relay for Life for many years, a sea- attention during her final days. Sonia Rykiel son-ticket holder at the Youngstown Arrangements by the Shriver-Al- Playhouse, and an active member lison-Courtley-Weller-King Funeral of Temple Rodef Sholom, where she Home. (JTA) — Prominent French fash- She married Paris boutique owner ion designer Sonia Rykiel, who was Sam Rykiel in 1953. The couple had known for her knitwear designs, died two children, Jean-Philippe and Na- Thursday at 86. thalie, but divorced in 1968. Nathalie Rykiel, dubbed the “Queen of currently serves as the managing and May their memories be only for a blessing. Knitwear,” had been suffering from artistic director of her mother’s fash- Parkinson’s disease since the late ion label. 1990s. “It is a sad day but Sonia Rykiel She was known for celebrating leaves behind her an extraordinary women’s bodies with knitted striped legacy,” said Jean-Marc Loubier, clothes that clung to the body. chairman and chief executive of First Rykiel often broke unspoken Heritage Brands, the parent company fashion rules, such as by designing of Rykiel’s label. clothes for women of all ages rather The office of French President than catering to a younger audience. Francois Hollande said: “She had The Paris native was the daughter invented not only a style but an atti- of a Jewish Polish mother and Roma- tude, a way of life, and gave women nian father. freedom of movement.”

September 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 23 Let us help you make this Marc Rubin elected president of New Year extra sweet! YAJF Human Services Board Marc Rubin 2007, and Levy Gardens in 2010. He has Dodi Li BBG’s Annual Rosh Hashanah Basket Sale!!!! was elected been an active member of the of the Hu- president of the man Services Board House Committee Basket includes: Apples, Honey, Challah, Wine, Youngstown Area for a number of years. Jewish Federa- Mr. Rubin was born in Boston, MA Candles, Cinnamon Sticks and a special Recipe Card tion’s Human Ser- and came to Youngstown to attend vices Board on Youngstown State University. He gradu- Cost: $25 per basket for pickup at the JCC. July 19. ated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science Human Ser- in Electrical Engineering. Marc Rubin vices includes Currently the vice president of elec- ALL pickups will be at the Jewish Community Center on Friday, Heritage Manor Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. trical engineering for Compass System Jewish Home for the Aged, Levy Gar- and Sales or Barberton, OH, he is a Limited delivery option available upon request for an extra $5 charge dens, the YAJF’s assisted living, and member of the national and Ohio state 1 Jewish Family Services. societies of Professional Engineers, and All money raised will support our local B’nai B’rith Girls chapter, Marc Rubin succeeds Attorney Rob- past president of the Mahoning Valley ert G. Lev, who served as president of Dodi Li BBG #69, and involvement in regional BBYO events! Society of Professional Engineers and the board from 2013 to 2016. Other offi- Please fill out the order form below and the Mahoning Valley Technical Society. cers elected include Dr. Nancy Wagner, return with your check by Friday, September 16 He serves on the board of Rodef vice president, Dr. Mark Perlman, trea------Sholom Temple and is a past president surer, and Dr. Lisa Weiss, secretary. of the temple. He has been married to Name:______Mr. Rubin became involved with Heritage Manor in the late 1990s when Karen Rubin for 49 years and they have four children: Brigitt (Rob Berk), Jason, Phone: ______he joined the board. He served in vari- ous capacities including the Heritage Judd (Adrienne), and Brady (Holly), Email (for pickup reminder): ______Manor Renovations Committee in along with 12 grandchildren.

Number of baskets: ______Amount enclosed:______Rodef’s trip to Israel (continued from page 15) Donation? Yes______No______a highlight of the trip was officiating at represent the 1 million innocent lives of the Bar Mitzvah of Josh Newman with children that were brutally extinguished Is this a gift? Yes______No______his family and our group. Relatives in by the Nazis. We also saw the beautiful the states witnessed the event through Chagall Windows at the Hadassah Hos- If yes, gift card to read:______Skype on an iPad (3 a.m. their time). It pital on the outskirts of Jerusalem. ______was almost surreal, as though we were We concluded our trip with a won- on the surface of the moon projecting derful tasting tour in the colorful, bus- ______images back to earth, like Neil Arm- tling open-air market called Machaneh strong did nearly 50 years ago. Yehudah. Address(es) for delivery (additional charge)______We then went down the mountain to All told, it was an unforgettable expe- ______swim in the Dead Sea, the lowest place rience. For so many reasons, the memo- on earth, at a local resort. It was quite ries will last a lifetime. I can’t think of ______hot, 115° F to be exact. The day con- a more fundamental experience that Make checks payable to Dodi Li BBG and mail to: cluded with a camel ride and a biblical builds a sense of pride in, and one’s con- dinner in “Abraham’s Tent.” nection to, the Jewish people, the Jewish Jewish Community Center On our last day we took a guided faith, and our historical past. Attn: Emily Collins tour of the Yad Vashem Holocaust Me- This wasn’t just a trip. It was a true 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH 44504 morial and Museum including the in- pilgrimage. If you’ve never been to Is- credibly powerful Children’s Memorial rael, put it number one on your bucket For more information, contact Emily Collins, City Director, which is comprised of thousands of can- list of places to visit. It is the homeland at (330) 746-3251. dles reflecting off the glass in the dark to of every Jew.

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