Making Connections

JEWISH ANNUAL REPORT FEDERATION 2006/5766 Live Generously:It Does A World of Good

We are often asked why the Jewish financial commitment to bring a Shali- the group brought a variety of games, The Community Chanukah Party community is so passionate about the ach to the state. Talia Greenblatt (see balls, and youth supplies. It was a was an overwhelming success. Over Combined Jewish Appeal-our commit- accompanying article) has traversed the great pleasure to watch their faces as 350 people attended from throughout ment to the Annual Campaign. The state helping to bring Israel to congre- we helped build another bridge of un- the state to enjoy latkes, Israeli music, basic concepts of social freedom, indi- gations, service groups, and schools. derstanding between NH and Israel. and a magician. vidual rights, and economic opportuni- She has taught dance, history, and festi- In addition to our commitment to ties are what drive every effort of the val observance; she has read Torah, our Sister City, funding was provided Jewish Federation of New Hampshire instructed students in Hebrew, and for pluralistic programs in Israel in- and the United Jewish Communities. given commentary; she has been the cluding GRANIT- a program that pro- Whether we were supplying much featured speaker at numerous venues. vides aid to women before, during, and needed financial, social, and medical At each of these events Talia has been after divorce; TALI - a pluralistic edu- support for the survivors of Hurricane a wonderful representative of Israel, the cational initiative provided by Masorti, Katrina, purchasing an ambulance for Federation, and the Jewish world. She the Conservative movement in Israel; Hof Hacarmel, helping a teen attend has been an asset to the entire Jewish Israel Religious Action Center- the Jewish summer camp, providing schol- community of New Hampshire. public and legal advocacy arm of the arship for Hebrew School children or The Israel Experience program is Israel Movement for Progressive Juda- keeping our promise to the elderly of now part of seven congregations. This ism whose mission is to advance reli- The production of Fiddler on the Roof, the Former Soviet Union, Federation unique partnership between the syna- gious freedom, tolerance, social justice exceeded everyone’s expectations. continues to be the driving force behind gogues and Federation shows what can and civil liberties. Harkening back to shows of the 60’s, it the economic opportunities that change be done when we all work together for Connecting to Worldwide Jewry was a great pleasure to fill the Federa- individual Jewish lives. a common cause. Over the last year we continued to tion building with children, adults, and This year also featured a very spe- provide hunger relief, housing subsi- seniors. Many commented that it was cial event: The Rabbis Forum. Seven dies, support for new mothers, student the best show ever to be on the stage. rabbis from throughout New Hamp- scholarship, programming for disad- Over 1,000 people attended three shire gathered together to share their vantaged youth and welfare relief for shows over one weekend. This inaugu- views on such ranging topics as a Jews throughout the world, especially ral show is the first of many being Woman’s right to choose, Death and in the Former Soviet Union. Our fund- planned over the coming years. Thanks Dying, differences between the national ing provided through UJC, the Ameri- to the dedication of Alan Kaplan, Jew- movements, and interfaith questions. It can Jewish Joint Distribution Commit- ish theater is alive in NH, with plans to was a unique opportunity for the NH tee, and the Jewish Agency for Israel do three shows next year including one The theme of LIVE GENER- Jewish community to get a view of the has made the difference in thousands of show from old-time Yiddish theater. OUSLY has become the American similarities and differences that make lives each day. Your single gift to the What drives Jewish New Hamp- Jewish anthem. The Jewish commu- each rabbi unique. Federation is a great statement that “all shire? What keeps our communities nity consistently rises to the challenge Connecting to Israel Jews are responsible for one another.” vibrant and growing? To answer those by giving generously of its time, dol- Our relationship with Hof Hacarmel Connecting to the questions the Federation has launched a lars, and unwavering support. We and its wonderful people has blos- Interfaith Community number of bold initiatives in a strategic would like to say, “Todah Rabah,” somed from an idea to a wonderful One of the initiatives of the Federa- plan to increase community participa- Thank you, for the dollars that main- program that resonates through every- tion is to maintain dialogue and rela- tion in programming and the Annual tain Jewish life and continuity, meeting thing we do. Hof Hacarmel Mayor, Campaign. Our goal is to expand Fed- the basic needs of our people here in Carmel Sela began this year by hosting eration’s reach, improve its work, and New Hampshire, Israel, and around the Manchester Mayor, Robert Baines in raise the bar to new levels of donor and world Caesarea. Mayor Baines hosted Car- volunteer participation. Marketers Campaign mel here in New Hampshire in Novem- would call it “building the brand.” We Thanks to the labors and dedication ber. Their interchange was fascinating prefer to call it what we recognize it to of our donors, our lay leaders Jon as they discussed issues of police, elec- be: building connections, building com- Levenstein, Barry Scotch, and Nancy tion, and taxation. munity. Frankel, and our volunteers, our Fed- We recognize and applaud the ex- eration CJA Campaign raised close to traordinary collective enterprise of our $530,000. These much needed funds Jewish community and its spirit of col- will allow us to assist Jews throughout laboration. As a community, our ac- New Hampshire and meet the needs of complishments reflect the efforts and many less fortunate Jewish people tionships with the non-Jewish commu- generous support of a dedicated leader- abroad. We had over 300 new donors nity. This year’s programs included: ship and our legion of volunteers. to the Campaign. This is a great sign • A joint program with the Diocese We are all connected; we are one of support from throughout New of Manchester celebrating the 40th big, extended family: whether you live Hampshire-a vote of confidence from anniversary of Nostra Aetate. on the Seacoast, in the Lakes Region, over 300 new donors who believe in Rabbi Rueven Kimmelman joined in Nashua, Hof Hacarmel, or the for- the important work we are doing. Plans the joint celebration with Bishop mer Soviet Union. From generation to are already in action for an exciting John McCormack. generation, our tradition has always Campaign next year! In addition to the • The Jewish Christian Interfaith been about community. The history of Annual Campaign, we were able to Partnership continues in its 19th the Federation is as old as the New develop the financial resources for year to provide understanding of Hampshire Jewish community itself. Katrina Relief, the purchase of an am- Thirty three individuals took part on each others traditions through Over the years, some of our needs have bulance for Hof Hacarmel, the estab- the New Hampshire “Chai Mission” to monthly dialogue. changed. But one thing has not lishment of a Computer Center in Atlit, Israel. The group was from all over the • The Jewish Catholic Seder is the changed, and that is our responsibility and a program for Women’s Political state. The group ascended Masada, largest interfaith gathering in the to care for one another. Involvement in Hof Hacarmel. prayed at the Kotel, toured an absorp- state. Participants look forward to As Jews in America, and particularly Statewide Involvement tion center in Tiberias, and received joining together year after year in here in New Hampshire, we live in the Over the last four years the Federa- home hospitality in Hof Hacarmel. this very unique event. best of times. In ways that our ances- tion has worked diligently in drawing Those who had not experienced the Connecting to Each Other tors never thought possible, we enjoy in all Jews throughout the state. This warmth of the people of Hof Hacarmel As the central programming agency unbridled freedoms. We have choices. year has been the first under the banner became our best ambassadors upon in New Hampshire JFNH has worked We have influence. We have resources. of the Jewish Federation of New return to New Hampshire. diligently to provide programs and ini- We are part of a worldwide people. Hampshire. We think you’ll agree that Our NH-Hof Hacarmel Steering tiatives that connect the New Hamp- Together, we can do a world of good! our actions truly reflect our representa- Committee evaluated many programs shire Jewish community. tion and service delivery. and provided much needed funding in The monthly Luncheon Series pro- The New Hampshire Jewish Film the Region. One of the highlights of vided a great social outlet, wonderful Festival is now showing in three loca- the Mission was a visit to Ein Chud (an food and access to speakers not ordi- tions:Portsmouth, Manchester, and Arab Village in the region) where we narily appearing in NH. Speakers this Margy Friedman Nashua. saw our dollars at work. Much needed year included Eric Giesser from AI- JFNH President The Reporter has been carefully funding was provided to help establish PAC, AJC’s Larry Lowenthal, and Is- revamped to reflect the many opportu- a playground in their Preschool. After rael Consul General, Meir Shlomo. To nities for involvement throughout the a sumptuous 20 course lunch, the group provide greater outreach and opportu- state. met the teachers and children in the nity, van service was provided from the The Federation made a significant Preschool. In addition to the funding, Nashua area. Adam M. Solender JFNH Executive Director Other Beneficiaries, JFNH ANNUAL BUDGET Supported Organizations & Distributions American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (Joint) 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005 Association of Jewish Family & Children Agencies REVENUE Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) Total Campaign Pledged 531,075 531,074 552,677 Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting (CAMERA) Interest Income 6,500 4,000 4,000 Coalition on the Environment & Jewish Life Program-Cultural & Community 23,043 22,975 7,213 Cohen Holocaust Resource Center-Keene Program-Preschool 231,200 217,891 171,187 Dartmouth College Alumni Fund* Ein Chud Playground Project, Hof Hacarmel The Reporter 30,950 28,950 29,750 Honoring Teen Madrachim Program** Program-Senior/Community Outreach 1,075 6,368 11,387 Jewish Braille Institute of America Program-Youth 20,300 20,600 19,775 Jewish Council for Public Affairs Program-Individual & Family Services - 4,500 4,500 Jewish Educational Service of North America Campaign-Fundraising 8,000 2,000 - Matal Therapeutic Center-Israel Program-Community Relations 6,000 6,000 - Memorial Sloan Kettering Foundation* Prog-Leadership Dev-Education 788 901 755 North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry Total Revenue 858,931 845,259 801,244 National Foundation of Jewish Culture National Tay-Sachs Association National Yiddish Book Center EXPENSES New Hampshire Jewish Library Personnel Expense 190,252 175,695 168,755 New Orleans Jewish Family Services-Katrina Relief General & Administrative 31,000 28,575 29,850 Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Contingency Reserve 7,500 7,500 7,500 Sarasota Jewish Federation* Office Equipment 5,080 6,350 4,900 Saint Anselm College Alumni Fund* Building 53,344 47,369 38,967 Temple Adath Yeshurun* Program-Cultural & Community 36,300 37,314 25,850 Temple Adath Yeshurun Religious School * Program-Preschool 199,902 165,706 145,017 Temple B'nai Israel-Diversity Day** Temple B'nai Israel-Voices of a Generation Program - Preschool Tuition Assistance* 17,500 23,620 24,125 Wellesley College Alumni Fund* The Reporter 46,447 43,623 45,105 Program-Senior/Community Outreach 6,852 13,690 20,588 American Jewish Committee Hopkins Alumni Fund* Program-Youth 20,628 19,450 19,980 Anti-Defamation League-Boston Isha L’Isha-Israel Ari Rosenbloom-Israel Study** JDC-Eschel Program-Individual & Family Services* - 4,500 4,500 Arielle Kaplan-Israel Study** Jewish Publication Society Campaign-Fundraising 23,900 26,400 20,000 Boston Symphony Orchestra* Jewish Telegraphic Agency Program-Community Relations 14,000 14,100 9,450 Campus Watch Jewish Theological Seminary Program-Leadership Dev-Education 8,800 10,300 9,300 Catholic Medical Center* Jewish Women's Archive Total Expenses 661,504 624,192 573,887 Chabad Lubavitch of NH* Magan David Adom* Currier Museum of Art* JFNH-Preschool Scholarship** ALLOCATIONS The Derryfield School* JFNH-Shaliach Program** LOCAL/NATIONAL/REGIONAL Hebrew Union College JFNH-Theater Program** Myriam's Dream Jocelyn Gordon-Israel Study** Hillel New Israel Fund World Affairs Council* University of NH 1,500 1,500 760 Jewish Agency for Israel Yeshiva University New England College - 360 360 Pastoral Counseling Services New Hampshire Symphony* Franklin Pierce 180 180 180 Menachem Krinsky-Israel Study** New Horizons Soup Kitchen Keene State - 300 500 * Distribution from JFNH Foundation at the direction of the donor Other Allocations 7,000 7,000 7,000 ** Board Designated Fund Distribution Camperships - - 9 Grants to NH Religious Schools EFFECTIVE, RESPONSIBLE,EFFICIENT BET Religious School, Amherst 6,500 8,750 6,975 PHILANTHROPY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY EH Religious School, Derry 6,500 7,000 7,000 MJCS/TAY Religious School 22,700 32,000 41,046 Each year the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire receives an independent An- TBA Religious School, Nashua 10,000 - - nual Audit done by Bigelow & Company, of all donations, allocations, and expen- TBl Religious School, Laconia 1,000 - - ditures made for the past year. Highlights from the fiscal year ending 6/3/05 in- TI, Manchester Religious School 2,000 - - clude: Youth Leadership Dev 1,000 1,250 1,500 Fundraising Expenses-Reflects what a charity spends to raise money, including Statewide Teachers Dev Workshop 5,000 - - printing, publicity, mailing, and staffing costs- $59, 824 or 7.0%.

Total Local/National/Regional 63,380 58,340 65,330 Management and General Expenses-Reflects what percentage of its total budget a charity spends on overhead, administrative staff, and associated costs including ISRAEL/OVERSEAS depreciation, building, maintenance, telephone, etc. JFNH’s total was $125,839 UJC - Overseas 75,000 75,000 128,781 or 14.83%.

NH-Hof Hacarmel Connection 40,000 40,000 10,000 Program Services-What percent of its total budget a charity spends on the pro- Israel Pluralism grams and services it exists to deliver was $663,067 or 78.12%. Israel Scouts - Curriculum - - 1,000 Local Programming, GRANIT -Israel 1,000 1,000 1,000 Management & The Reporter Education, Identity General Expenses Building Sh'dulat Hanasheem B'yisrael - - 1,000 Senior services TALI Education Fund 1,000 1,000 1,500 Israel Religious Action Center 1,000 1,000 1,000 Shatil 1,000 - 1,000 WUPJ-Camps 1,500 - 1,500 Pluralistic project in Hof Hacarmel 2,000 5,000 - USCJ-Jerusalem 500 - - Israel Experience 2,292 10,642 5,228 birthright Israel 6,150 4,100 4,100 NACOEJ - - 918 NH Shaliach/Israel Emissary 9,000 15,000 - Mission Subsidy Reserve Account 5,000 10,000 5,000 Total Israel Allocations 145,442 162,742 162,027

Budgeted Net (11,395) (15) 0

Synagogue schools, Cultural, Interfaith, Fundraising Israel & Overseas Hillels, Youth & Preschool/Family Expenses Education Leadership Dev, Leadership Dev Community Relations Through their eyes we find our vision

Jewish Federation of New Hampshire

Live Generously JEWISH FEDERATION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOUNDATION

The Jewish Federation of New Hampshire Foundation is dedicated to creating permanent resources to meet the challenges and needs of the New Hampshire Jewish community, connecting yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Individual and family donors work in partnership with the Foundation to enhance Jewish community life and education.

Fund balances as of 12/31 FY ending 12/31/05 FY ending 12/31/04 FY ending 12/31/03 FY ending 12/31/02

General Trust Fund -Unrestricted $871,361 $832,002 $741,650 $654,889 General Trust Fund-Campaign Endowment $230,555 $220,286 $196,517 $173,654 General Trust Fund-Temple B’nai Israel $64,271 Managed Trust Funds $269,275 $238,203 $205,009 $120,681 Managed Trust Fund-Temple B’nai Israel $14,000 Donor Designated Trust Funds $233,768 $253,267 $240,908 $278,686 PACE Funds $167,526 $136,326 $20,920 $21,574 $1,850,756 $1,680,084 $1,405,004 $1,249,484

JFNH Foundation Funds PACE

General Trust Funds 2005 2004 2003 The CJA, Combined Jewish Appeal Campaign alone can- I.A. Brodie Fund 13,214 13,072 12,723 not secure the future of the Jewish community. Your PACE fund can. E.M. Chase Fund 234,471 231,968 225,783 A Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment (PACE) is a General Trust Fund 62,390 60,770 57,517 permanent fund of the Federation established in your name. Ethel & Saul Greenspan Fund 59,922 59,275 57,925 This restricted fund, created to endow your gift to the CJA Federation Annual Campaign, allows your lifelong invest- M. A. Kaplan Fund 62,969 62,296 60,635 ment in our community to continue, providing help when Louis Miller Family Fund 99,711 98,242 94,611 and where it is needed - indefinitely. Hyman Reingold Fund 5,029 4,975 4,843 A PACE fund is not intended to substitute for any part of J. Morton & Miriam Rosenblum Fund 12,868 12,730 12,390 an annual gift. It is your lasting legacy for the future. If you make this gift during your lifetime, you receive a Max Rovner Fund 27,588 27,293 26,565 charitable income tax deduction. There are a variety of ways Sidney Samuels Fund 30,035 29,857 29,417 to create endowments that do not have to be funded during Alex Shapiro Fund 8,237 8,149 7,932 your lifetime and still provide you with considerable tax benefits. Gifts may be made through testamentary bequests, HAB Shapiro Family Fund 7,522 7,442 7,244 assignment of insurance policies, assignment of IRA’s, and Harvey Winneg Fund 6,839 6,766 6,585 other estate planning techniques. 630,795 622,835 604,170 Currently there are four active PACE Funds as part of the JFNH Endowment including: Donor Designated Funds Etta Berman Educational Fund 7,119 7,305 7,295 Joan & William Green PACE Fund Muriel & Edward Broad Preschool Scholarship Fund 13,506 13,699 13,505 Charlotte & Theodore Krentzel PACE Fund Andrew Cohen Scholarship Fund 3,548 3,640 3,635 Kathleen & Sidney Samuels PACE Fund Max Rovner PACE Fund Annebelle & Arnold Cohen Fund 18,366 18,736 17,814 Zelma & Ben Dorson Senior Fund 18,570 16,058 13,314 In addition to the active PACE funds, a number of mem- Jennie & Mandel Eluto Education Fund 6,931 7,101 7,092 bers of the community have made commitments for future PACE funds totaling $614,967. Those individuals and cou- Maurice Foster Senior Fund 5,737 5,886 5,878 ples who have provided for the community include: Monroe & Ruth Jaffe Fund 6,205 6,347 6,070 Theodore & Charlotte Krentzel Fund 32,552 29,159 28,826 Michael & Roberta Bornstein Max Rovner Family Education Fund 26,367 27,053 27,016 Muriel & Edward Broad Lee & Jeffrey Forgosh Saul Sidore Senior Fund 1,371 1,406 1,404 Margy & Joel Friedman William R. Silverman Fund 7,544 7,716 7,385 Dorothy Goodstein Singer Family Fund 12,409 9,349 6,079 Brian Grodman Susan Grodman Winneg Family Education Fund 24,986 25,438 25,403 Ruth Levenson Kleinfeld Gary & Irma Wallin Young Leadership Fund 23,734 21,036 13,115 Andy & Norm Kushner Children’s Enrichment & Education Fund 47,974 49,141 49,005 Sydell & Mort Rosen Barbara z”l & David Stahl Zvi & Debby Cohen JFNH Film Festival Fund 8,584 8,772 8,411 Frances & Richard Winneg Solomon Family Fund 10,557 7,578 956 Paul & Fran Gordon Family Fund 6,046 282,106 265,420 242,203 Managed Trust Funds Building Trust Fund 32,916 40,915 40,933 Individual & Family Services Fund 16,383 20,731 23,009 Board Designated Fund 37,144 40,029 40,502 Campaign Endowment-Managed 165,592 105,802 100,596 252,035 207,477 205,040 General Managed Funds Campaign Endowment Fund 233,609 232,058 228,225 233,609 232,058 228,225 PACE Trust Funds Joan & William Green PACE Fund 21,264 20,826 21,184 Kathleen & Sidney Samuels PACE Fund 42,190 25,753 - Theodore & Charlotte Krentzel PACE Fund 76,526 139,980 46,579 21,184

Total Endowment Assets as of 6/30/05 1,538,525 1,374,369 1,300,822 7th Annual Shem Tov Community Awards There are three crowns: the crown of learning, the crown of priesthood, and the crown of royalty:but the crown of a good name exceeds them all. Rabbi Simeon

Mark Aronson a Board member of the New Hamp- Committee for the past 6 years. He Bill and Helen were the gracious Temple B’nai Israel, Laconia shire Antiquarian Society and the Con- serves on the Board of the Apple Hill hosts many times to visiting Rabbis Mark Aronson is affili- cord Area Task Force Against Racism Chamber Players. during the High Holy Days. Also, ated with LRG Health- and Intolerance, through which Nancy years ago, a young Rabbi Finkel came Ruth Cohen care. He has given of Jo coordinated Concord's 2005 to town and enjoyed their hospitality Ahavas Achim, Keene his time and concern to "Celebrating the Changing Face of from Labor Day until Sukkot before Ruth has served Congregation Aha- the Healthlink program Concord" multicultural festival. acquiring his own apartment. Bill and vas Achim in a wide range of voluntary which provides medical At TBJ, Nancy Jo is co-chair of the Helen have always been available as positions for more than 45 years. For care to those who can- Membership Outreach Committee, advisors for young families joining the at least the first half of those years it not afford to pay.. Mark serves on the Fundraising Committee, Temple community in Nashua, and was the Sisterhood that assumed the and the whole family have been very is Religious School Songleader, and have done this with pleasure, making primary responsibility for taking care active in raising funds for Muscular coordinator of TBJ's 2007/8 Centennial many friends for themselves and for the of the synagogue and raising the neces- Dystrophy Association. Celebration. Nancy Jo is most proud synagogue in the process. sary funds to do so. The dinners, rum- A physician by day, a parent to six of serving as President of Temple Beth Bill and Helen are both practicing mage sales, and other fundraising by night, Mark Aronson has served the Jacob c.1999-2002. attorneys in Nashua, and share the events in which she participated are too Lakes Region Jewish community as a Nancy Jo Chabot is the youngest of Barry and Honorow Law offices on numerous to list. Examples of tasks religious school educator for twenty 4 children of Herbert and Aleen Kinsley Street. They are devoted par- she willingly undertook include orga- years. As a TBI member, Mark has Chabot. She was born in Washington, ents and have two lovely children, nizing a Community Seder, serving on been a volunteer religious school- D.C., and raised in the Maryland sub- Arielle and Will. the New Member Welcoming Commit- teacher for twenty years and has tu- urbs. She is a graduate of the Univer- Helen contends that she came to tee, and lining up member families to tored many of our Bar and Bat Mitzvah sity of Maryland (BA, 1984) and Nashua “kicking and screaming” fol- provide Oneg refreshments, an under- youth. Even while taking a break from SUNY-Binghamton (MA - Anthropol- lowing her wedding to Bill. After liv- taking that she only recently relin- Sunday school, Mark continues to tu- ogy, 1992). She has resided, with her ing and practicing law in Washington quished after many years. Whatever tor. husband Parker Potter, in New Hamp- DC, she was shocked and pleasantly the task, Ruth could always, and still Married to Leslie Shanker Aronson shire since 1990. Parker and Nancy Jo surprised to find a vibrant synagogue can, be relied upon to quietly and gra- (a Holderness, NH native), Mark and are the parents of Sophie Potter, now 4, life here in the sleepy Northeast corner ciously support Ahavas Achim. After Leslie moved to Laconia early in their who was adopted from China in 2002. of the country. Bill’s roots (his family more than 45 years of dedicated service marriage. Here they raised 6 children. They live in Contoocook, N.H. Nancy has been in the Nashua community for to the Congregation, Ruth still contin- His whole family (4 boys, 2 girls) be- Jo has worked at the New Hampshire four generations) run deep, and it ues to this day to send acknowledgment came B'nei Mitzvoth here. Mark has Historical Society since 1994; her work seemed natural for them to settle in cards for all donations made to the had quite an influence upon many of involves caring for the historic collec- Nashua. synagogue, and is always available to our young people. Recently, Mark's tions. Parker is a law clerk at the U.S. Helen got involved right away, and give encouragement to younger mem- first grandson Jack, whose parents live District Court for the District of New after a few scant weeks was part of the bers of the congregation. in the Midwest, was named at the Tem- Hampshire. retention committee and coordinating Ruth was born and grew up in Tren- ple B’nai Israel sanctuary. the efforts to send out the first ever Arthur E. Cohen ton, New Jersey. While at Boston Uni- mishalach manot baskets from Temple Marty Bender Ahavas Achim, Keene versity. Ruth met her future husband Beth Abraham. Early on, they got in- Temple Beth Jacob, Concord For more than 45 Arthur, who was serving his internship volved in a young couples club, and Marty volunteers his years, Arthur has at the US Public Health Marine Hospi- have remained good friends with many time and talents at the served the Congre- tal in Brighton, MA. The same year, of the other couples over the years. Franklin Pierce gation in a wide they moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where Bill and Helen can be characterized Manse, the Christa range of volunteer Ruth taught school. Ruth and Arthur as “go to” people. Whenever there is a McAuliffe Planetar- positions. He was still live in the same house in Keene need, they have never said no. They ium, the Webster Pub- President for 17 where they brought up their three sons. are the behind the scenes people who lic Library, Temple years from 1965 to Ruth continues to be active in commu- make a difference, yet felt humble and Beth Jacob (where he is a Trustee, 1982, served on the nity affairs, and currently serves on the flabbergasted when they found they are chair of the house committee, the Food Board in other positions for 12 more Scholarship Committee of the Keene being honored. Bill and Helen felt Drive program, recycling, teaching years, and still regularly attends its Woman's Club. In June of this year, overwhelmed to be included in such Hebrew to NH State Prison inmates, monthly meetings. He chaired the Re- Ruth and Arthur will be celebrating sterling company as past Keter Shem and adult education) and his most satis- ligious Committee for 16 years, the their 50th wedding anniversary. Tov recipients, and are truly honored fying and challenging volunteer effort High Holy Day Committee for 17 Helen Honorow and Bill Barry by this award. dealing with African refugees. years, the Nathan E. Cohen Memorial Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua Marty was born in New York City Lecture Series for 10 years, and the Alan Kaplan Helen has served on on March 3, 1951. He graduated from Nominating Committee, which he still Jewish Federation many committees the Bronx H.S. of Science, the Univer- chairs, for 20 years. Arthur's crowning of New Hampshire over the years in- sity of Buffalo (SUNYAB), and the achievement was to be the driving Dr. Alan Kaplan has cluding the Ritual Franklin Pierce Law Center. Between force in 1967 in its decision to build a been a whirlwind of committee, retention his BA in Political Science and his law new synagogue. After several years of activity at the Federa- arm of the member- degree he managed several political fundraising, driven by Arthur's unflag- tion over the past three ship committee, Is- campaigns, had various political jobs ging energy and determination, the years. He (and his raeli affairs, Tzeda- and then spent three years traveling building was completed in 1973. The daughter, Arielle-a kah committee for bar/bat mitzvah stu- about the United States selling every- beautiful sanctuary, with its wonderful former Shem Tov win- dents, Rededication committee and the thing from pocket knives to pens for acoustics and lustrous floors, pews, and ner) has provided the music accompa- High Holiday committee volunteer for country stores. His law practice started magnificent beams made from oak niment for the Jewish Catholic Seder. planning and leading children’s ser- as a VISTA for Texas Legal Aid and trees cut on his property in Swanzey, He has single handedly reinvigorated vices. Helen has been intricately in- became a general practice lawyer in NH, serves as a testament to Arthur's the theater program in the community volved in outreach for all synagogue NH. His practice in the end was mostly more than 45 years of dedication and having Directed and produced Fiddler families in times of need, and has been criminal defense and family law. It commitment to Congregation Ahavas on the Roof this past Fall. Not only involved behind the scenes for any and ended in 1998 with a stroke and turned Achim. putting on the production, Alan dili- all celebrations or events held by the him to volunteering. Marty is happily Arthur was born and grew up in gently worked on improving the Fed- synagogue. If there is any event, Bill married to Nancy Webster and they Lowell, MA. In 1961, Dr Cohen ac- eration facility, upgrading the electric and Helen are there cooking, setting up, have two great kids, Noah and Julia. In cepted an appointment at Elliott Com- panels, sound, and even painting the cleaning up, organizing and offering his spare time he maintains his goats, munity Memorial Hospital (now the stage. He plans on producing three support. his chickens and his garden. Cheshire Medical Center) in Keene shows in 2006-2007 including Children Not to be outdone, Bill has served where he served for the next 30 years of Eden, Falsettos, and Yiddish Thea- Nancy Jo Chabot in many capacities over the years as a as Staff Urologist. Arthur has main- ter. Alan has provided support to al- Temple Beth Jacob, member of the membership committee tained his license to practice medicine most every large scale event at the Fed- Concord and the house committee. He has also in NH, and volunteers to assist in the eration providing sound, light, and ef- Nancy Jo serves on the served as the Chair of the school com- annual Prostate Screening Clinic at the fects to our programs. He is often Union for Reform Ju- mittee, on the finance and cemetery Cheshire Medical Center has served on found at the building late into the night daism's Northeast committees and as Vice-President on the hospital’s Chaplaincy Committee hanging lights and wiring sound- Council of Leaders, is the Board of Directors. for the past 12 years, and its Ethics typically doing this without recogni- Jews who can't make it to a syna- ance. dent of the NH World Affairs Council Shem Tov gogue). Sheryl can always be counted Born in Boston and raised in Win- and has served on their Board close to on to volunteer for onegs, calling and throp, Mass. Laurie lives in London- fifty years. Award Winners visiting the sick, our exchanges with derry with her husband Ted of CPA He and his late wife Barbara were continued from previous page Faith Episcopal Church Firm Howe, Riley and Howe, sons Mi- one of the original six couples that did A native of Boston, Sheryl has lived chael and Brain and yellow lab Lucky. the planning that led to creation of the tion. in New Hampshire for the past twenty- Laurie has worked in banking through- Derryfield School. David is truly a A native of Chicago, Illinois, Dr five years. A Fifth grade teacher at out her professional life. She is pres- Renaissance man who has enriched our Kaplan maintains a medical practice in Milford Middle School, Sheryl is mar- ently a bank consultant/examiner for community in so many ways. Internal Medicine and Cardiology in ried to Larry Liberman and has two Chaston Associates of North Andover. Beth Stonebraker Manchester. He has been involved in children, Craig and Stacey. theatre productions throughout New Deb Silverstein Temple Adath Yeshurun Hampshire for many years. He is mar- The Library Committee Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry Manchester ried to Emilie Kaplan and has five chil- Temple Israel, Portsmouth Deb Silverstein and Beth has served for a dren. His daughter Arielle will be at- This committee made up of Marcia family joined Etz number of years on the tending Brandeis University in the fall, Schertz, Renee Silverman, Barbara Hayim 1990. Deb TAY Sisterhood Board as and Zach, is a Freshman at Manchester Fein, Adina Linden, Sally Mirsky, has been a member treasurer and doing mem- Central High School. Estelle Israel, Al Spaien, and Sue & of the Education bership. On the syna- Charlie West has taken a basic, one- committee since gogue board she has been Michael Kasten dimensional small-synagogue library 1995 and also holds treasurer and secretary. Temple Adath Yeshurun and elevated it to the level of a multi- the position of com- She has also been involved at the Board Manchester media center. The members have mittee treasurer. She has followed her level with membership, abatement and Co-President and First worked tirelessly to increase acquisi- children’s progress throughout the pro- trust. Beth started our very successful Vice President, Temple tions, re-organize the catalog, and make gram-first as a teacher in Sunday Amazon fundraiser and continues to Adath Yeshurun (2003- materials easily accessible. This group Camp, the as the Tuesday night moni- steer that process. 2006); Treasurer, Jew- has, in addition, extended its vision to tor, then as assistant Hebrew teacher Beth has a bachelor’s degree from ish Federation of the implementation of interesting and followed by assisting with the Bar/Bat Brown and a master’s from UC Berke- Greater Manchester educational programming for the Sea- Mitzvah class. Deb now has returned ley in Computer Science. She worked (1998); Chamber of coast Jewish community at large. to her role as assistant Hebrew teacher. as a programmer, trainer and curricu- Commerce Leadership Manchester As a member of Etz Hayim’s Sister- lum developer until she retired to be a Henry Lipman participant (1997); Intown Manchester hood, Deb has organized the Misloach mom. Now she says she works harder Temple B’nai Israel, Laconia Board Member (2004). Manot project each Purim. Deb is cur- and doesn’t get paid. Beth lives in Henry has been a He- Born in Pittsburgh, PA (1963) to rently a member of the Board of Direc- Manchester with her husband and two brew tutor at TBI's Jack and Shirley Kasten. Siblings are tors. She chairs the Health and Ethics daughters. Religious School for Rabbi Nancy Kasten-Stern (Dallas, Committee. Deb relates being proud to nine years, and has TX.) and Steven Kasten (Newton, be among the graduates of Etz Hayim’s Norman and Sheila White worked with many MA.). Moved to Newton, Massachu- first Torah Trope class. Temple Israel, Manchester pre-B’nei Mitzvot setts in 1965 where his family settled. In her quiet way Deb supports the The Shem Tov students to prepare Attended Temple Israel in Boston Etz Hayim community in more ways Award this year them for becoming B’nei Mitzvot. Un- through confirmation and graduated that can be counted. She visits when for Temple til last year, he had no children of his Newton South High School in 1981. people are sick. She offers rides to Israel goes to a own. Attended Macalester College in St. those who want to attend programs. wonderful dedi- He was President of TBI for 5 con- Paul, Minnesota (BSc. Economics, She attends adult education offerings, cated couple, secutive years, during which time he 1985). Played amateur baseball and services, and public programs. She Norman and Sheila White. Temple codified Synagogue policies and co- worked for the City of St. Paul, Minne- helps behind the scenes ore often than Israel would not have as solid a founda- chaired the Classroom Addition Build- sota Office of Management and Budget anyone knows. tion if it weren’t for the Whites. Sheila ing Project. Henry has served on com- before attending a one-year graduate Originally from Jericho, New York. and Norman are both the perfect couple mittees in the Laconia community. He program at the London School of Eco- Deb along with her husband Ken, and behind the scenes. They are always is known to be responsible, sensible, nomics and Political Science in 1987 children Amy and Aaron have called there to help out and can be counted on and brilliant. Henry is now an elected (MSc. Economics). Worked at the Of- New Hampshire home for the past whether for a leak, a kugel or a minyan. member of Laconia's City Council, and fice of Management and Budget twenty-five years. She works as a This year Norman White was in is only the 3rd or 4th Jewish person to (OMB) in Washington as a Budget and paralegal for a law firm on the Sea- charge of the house committee. He so serve. Policy analyst through 1991. Attended coast. took this position seriously and worked Since 2000 Mr. Lipman has been the Suffolk University Law School from at it diligently. From the furnaces to Executive Vice President and Chief David Stahl 1991 to 1994. the windows, to the permits, Norman Financial Officer of LRG Healthcare. Jewish Federation of Michael worked as an attorney at was there making sure our synagogue Mr. Lipman was raised in Peabody, New Hampshire Sheehan Phinney Bass and Green in was up to code. Massachusetts. He lives with his wife, David Stahl, a native Manchester, New Hampshire from Sheila White was the backbone for Melissa and daughters Haley and of Manchester, has 1994 through 2004, where he became the kitchen committee. Her overseeing Bessie Margaret, in Laconia, New continued his family’s partner and chair of the corporate trans- eye did not miss anything that was out Hampshire. impressive legacy of actions group. In 2004, joined Marty of line. Through Sheila’s gifted vision, giving to the commu- Baroff and Paul Alfano at the Law Laurie Medrek and added touches we were able to nity. He has contrib- Firm of Alfano, Baroff & Kasten in Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry experience a more unified feeling in the uted in so many differ- Bedford, New Hampshire. Laurie and her family community. ent ways to JFNH. He Wife is Mary. Children are Samuel joined Etz Hayim in The White’s came to New Hamp- was the Chair of the CJA drive in the (10) and Madeline (7). Both Children 1995, after attending a shire from Massachusetts and they mid-60's, on the Board of Directors for attended the Jewish Federation of New Tashlich service where raised their family of two girls here. many years, Treasurer for three years, Hampshire preschool for the maximum she was impressed Their daughter, Wendy, lives in Man- Vice-President, and President from number of years of preschool there and with the warmth and chester. Their other daughter, Debbie, 1991-1992, Treasurer again for the now attend Webster School in Man- sincerity of the com- and their son-in-law, Ben Mostkoff, past few years, a Trustee of the Federa- chester. Mary works as a cardiac ICU munity. Etz Hayim has been fortunate and their grandchildren, Ariella, tion Foundation, and still a very ac- nurse at Catholic Medical Center in to have Laurie as its Treasurer for the Naiomi, Norah, live in Florida. tive and reliable worker in the Federa- Manchester. last ten years. As treasurer, she estab- tion Campaign. Mary Wuellenweber lished a dues structure, long-term plan- Sheryl Liberman At Temple Adath Yeshurun he was Chabad Lubavitch ning, budgeting, abatement and collec- Congregation Betenu Chairman of the Ritual Committee and New Hampshire tion processes, electronic bookkeeping Sheryl is former Ad- Education Committee and was Presi- Mary has proven to be a and credit card merchant capabilities. ministrative VP and dent for two years in the late 80's. For vital resource to Chabad Laurie’s contributions to Etz Hayim President of Congrega- the 100th anniversary of TAY he wrote Lubavitch over the past are numerous. She has worked on vari- tion Betenu. She is a history of the Temple and the Jewish years. Mary is always full ous committees including Fund Rais- active on many com- community in Manchester and then of ideas, practical advice ing, Capital Campaign, established the mittees including recent rewrote part of this for the New Hamp- and has an abundance of Scrip program, has been a class parent concert fundraiser. She shire Historical Society magazine. Part experience in many areas. and has lead the financial arm of our is Betenu's coordinator for the Greater of this history is now in the Encyclope- Mary and her family have assisted in Building committee. Laurie keeps Etz Nashua Interfaith Housing Network, dia Judaica. the setting up of the Chanukah Meno- Hayim afloat. Her deep concern for the organizes Betenu groups going to David practiced dentistry in Man- rah at the State House in Concord for well being of our community helps Nashua Soup Kitchen, organized spon- chester for many years, and was Presi- the past few years and really displayed everyone on the board stay focused on sorship of a blood drive. dent of the NH Dental Society in Man- her talents in helping us pull off Purim the basic needs of the community. We Sheryl is a cofounders of "Traveling chester. He was also one of the foun- in Persia by reenacting the story of have remained financially strong – and Shabbats" (we send a service to nursing ders of the NH Symphony and served Purim with life size mannequins. Mary therefore capable of taking on new homes, etc., places that have a few as its President. He was also the Presi- is always available when called upon challenges – because of Laurie’s guid- Shem Tov Stacey Rozen - 2006 Wallin Young Leadership Award Winner

Award Winners Stacey Rozen will be awarded the 2006 As part of the award, Stacey will receive continued from previous page Irma & Gary Wallin Young Leadership an all expenses paid trip to the General As- Award, annually presented to the best and sembly-the United Jewish Communities an- and will be assisting at Camp Gan Is- brightest young leader in the New Hampshire nual national conference for all federation rael this summer. Mary Wuellenweber Jewish community. Stacey will be honored leadership from throughout the world-to be truly deserves to be named our Shem at the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire’s held this November in Los Angeles, during Tov – Volunteer awardee. Annual Meeting. which both lay and professional leaders will Born in Detroit, and uprooted to Stacey has already displayed great leader- discuss issues of concern for federations as Miami, Mary’s earliest recollections ship in the community having previously well as for the Jewish community as a whole. are of going to the Sephardic Shul in chaired Super Sunday, the CJA Woman’s Stacey is the President and owner of Got- Miami Beach with her father. Campaign for two years, and chaired this past keys Unlimited, Inc, a clothing and uniform As a teen she was homeroom repre- year’s Women’s event. Always active in business specializing in cheerleading uni- sentative, and president of several Campaign, Stacey is known as a “go to per- forms, resort wear, and personalized clothing. clubs, and became involved in the civil son” who successfully builds community in Stacey is married to Michael Rozen and rights movement. She married, had four everything she does. This year, when the has two children, Dylan and Samara. Stacey beautiful children, and helped her hus- Planning and Allocations Committee needed a chair, Stacey stepped in a and admirably balances business, volunteering, band start a large business. Her guided a very difficult process in a year of change. and family. mother’s favorite saying was “no sooner said than done”, when asked to Irma & Gary Wallin volunteer. Mary too could never say Young Leadership Award Winners “no’. Every opportunity presented itself In 1983, Irma and Gary Wallin z”l endowed a gift to create the Young Leadership Award from the Jewish Federation of New Hamp- as a mitzvah. shire. The objective of the award is to recognize that individual of outstanding promise who has shown active interest in and devo- She has organized youth groups, tion to the Jewish community and Jewish Federation of New Hampshire and to its beneficiary agencies and Israel, to make it possi- taught arts/Judaica to children is a ble for young people to acquire greater insight into various areas of Jewish communal endeavor in the wider focus of the total member of Hadassah, volunteered to be American Jewish scene, and to stimulate and inspire young people toward further and continuous communal interest and activity. homeroom mother, storybook The award provides for an all expenses paid trip to the annual General Assembly of the Federations where they are recognized reader/tutor, and soccer coach, took in among winners from over 153 communities throughout the United States. teens/rescuing them from drugs, organ- ized 2 Summer RiverFest projects and PREVIOUS YOUNG LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS helped start a daycare. During the Challenger Explosion 1984 Nancy Zidle 1990 Jeanne Good Rubenson 1996 Gary Lindner 2001 Sarah Denmark Mary was in the V.I.P. stands having gathered donations from corporate gi- 1985 Lee Forgosh 1992 Jane Silberberg 1997 Joy Sydney 2001 Adam Solender ants who paid for Concord student’s 1986 Jeffrey Forgosh 1993 Gary Singer 1998 Ellen Spinner 2002 Marc Gilman trip. Four years ago she went to Israel & came back inspired leading her to 1987 Richard Kudler 1994 Randi Greene 1999 Norm Kushner 2003 Lisa Schechtman write poems, inspirational works, chil- 1988 Steve Solomon 1995 Robert Feins 2000 Susan Grodman 2004 Amy Wolf dren’s’ stories, short films and illustra- tions. 1989 Marc Shapiro 2005 Julie Taub

Thank You, Donors!

The Jewish Federation of New Hampshire would like to thank those community members who gave of themselves, whether financially or by volunteering (or both), to continue our community’s tradition of tzedakah.

It is especially important in these difficult times, especially when other victims of tragedies need our support, that we continue to aid the Jewish vulnerable, rescue and resettle those oppressed or in need in other lands, and otherwise help guarantee the continuance of our community, here in New Hampshire, in Israel, and throughout the world.

We honor our 2006 Annual Combined Jewish Appeal/Federation Campaign donors and volunteers for caring about their fellow Jews, and for recognizing that they are part of our larger Jewish family.

David G. Stahl Craig & Maryellen Rothenberg Arnold & Alice Goldstein Jeremy & Deborah Berger Men's Campaign Martin Wolff Marc & Joann Rubenson Joel & Ruth Gordon Elliott Berry & J.C. Harvey Alex & Lisa Saidel Murray Grant z'l Ronald & Deborah Boyarsky PACESETTERS ($10,000+) DIPLOMAT ($1,000+) Raymond Saidel Harold & Merle Hochman Stuart Brogadir Arnold Cohen Mark & Gillian Abramson David Salzman Philip Katz Earl & Patricia Carrel Saul Greenspan Michael Bornstein Barry Scotch Saul & Gloria Levenson Steve Carrus The Krentzel, Muskat & Forgosh Howard Brodsky Robert & Joyce Selig Joseph Malin Howard & Margaret Dananberg Family Philanthropic Fund Stephen Camann William & Merle Shaer David & Gail Marcus Andrew Dunn The Singer Family Steven & Karen Cohen Moshe Shpindler Steven & Susan Paris Jeff & Carole Eisenberg Richard Winneg Luis Englander Donald & Janice Silverman David & Elaine Penchansky Robert & Michelle Elfenbein Anonymous (1) Robert & Debra Feins Adam Solender Sol Rockenmacher Saul Ellerin

Robert & Marcia Feldmann Norman & Susan Stahl Stephen & Victoria Rosenberg Robert Feder MAJOR GIFTS ($5,000+) Louis Fink & Pamela Grich Phil & Barbara Stone Jay Rosenfield Lewis Feldstein Richard & Janet Cohen Bernard Gasser Saul Taube Michael Rozen Bennett Freeman Ben & Zelma Dorson Family Jeffrey & Shirley Ginn Carl Wallman Marc Saidel Sidney Freeman Charitable Foundation Michael Goldsmith Robert Wofchuck Albert & Sarah Finne Sandler Roger Frieden Gary Lindner Joan & William Green Anonymous (1) Carmel & Leah Sela Richard & Ann Friedman

PACE Fund Steven & Frances Short Stuart & Marriane Glassman AMBASSADOR ($2,500+) Brian Grodman PATHFINDER 500+ Daniel & Debi-Ann Sklar David Goldman Gerald Angoff Phillip & Carolyn Hollman Walter & Eleanor Angoff Ovid & Laura Slavin David & Diana Goldstein Edward Broad Allen Kalik Judson Belmont Joseph Smiga Terry & Elda Goodman George Eckman Alan Kaplan Leon Benjamin Steven Solomon David & Gabriele Green Larry Eckman Douglas & Sarah Katz Marc and Mary Ellen Biletch Keith Spiro & Adrienne Baum Brook Haberman Hal Eckman Mark LeDoux Stephen Bogursky Robert Stahl Edward & Renee Hahn Jeffrey Forgosh Jon Levenstein Charles Broad Abner Taub & Lilaine Sznycer Bruce Harwood Joel Friedman George & Anne M. Levin Philip & Sylvia Chaplain Phil Taub Wayne Hersher & Bradley Jacobs & Howard Levy Rich & Shirley Cohen Mark Wolf Anne Licciardello Eve Homburger Michael & Evelyn Miller Milton Corwin Gerald Zidle Gerald & Anne Indorf Richard Kudler Robert Newman Elliot & Kathleen Eisenberg Mark & Susan Israel George & Sally Newman Jay Niederman Rabbi Mark Finkel MACCABEE 250+ Ron Janowitz Steven Silberberg Alan & Joan Reische Ben Freedman Wynn & Helen Arnold Wane & Leigh Joselow Bertram Silver Rabbi Louis Rieser David Freedman Ralph Baer Steven & Alyse Kanter Mark & Adrienne Silversmith Mort & Sydell Rosen Maury Friedman Iyamoro Baker Bernard & Bernice Kramer Mark & Karen Silverstein Michael Rosenblum Marc Gilman Alan & Lisa Becker Sheldon Krensky 2006 COMBINED JEWISH APPEAL HONOR ROLL

Marc & Dominique Lapin Brian & Kris Kossak Michael & Saundra Cohen William Pike MORSHA ($1,000+) Harold Levine Arnold & Maureen Lerner Gary & Bonnie Cohen Bernard Pockell Pamela & Marshall Baldasarre Henry & Melissa Lipman Steven Levine Kenneth Cohen z"l Stanley Pollack Elizabeth Eckman Geoffrey Lombard Jay & Laura Levine Fred & Regina Coltin Habib & Barbara Pourfakhrai Pamela Englander George Meyer Irving Liebson Neil & Linda Cowan Andrew Prolman Esther Fishman Alfred Nottenburg z'l Michael & Robyn Lipkind Tom & Marie Daniels Mark & Wendy Rapaport Marilyn E. Flynn Paul Noyovitz Harold Litvin Joseph & Ellen Dubois David Riese & Eva Bak Nancy Frankel Jack & Eileen Resnick Stanley Locke Steven & Melissa Eisenberg Robert & Kimberly Rimalover Margy Friedman Bernard & Barbara Resnick Martin & Jean Lorrey Alan Etlinger Alan & Lisbeth Rosenfeld Ellen Gordon Arnold Rocklin-Weare Jay & Rhonda Madnick Mitchell & Cindy Feig Carey & Missy Rosenberg Fran Gordon Steven & Karen Rothstein Michael & Marla Margolis Michael Fishbein & Richard & Linda Rosenberg Patricia Kalik Joseph Rovner Arnold Messenger Mary Ann Oppenheimer David & Shari Rotman Ruth Kleinfeld Ralph Rudnick Jeff Meyers Jerry & Sharon Fleischman Frank Rudolph Arlene Levenson Michael & Sheila Satzow Michael Miller Robert & Oral Foster Jack & Rogena Russell Connie Rieser Rabbi Joshua Segal Bernard & Josephine Millner Marty Fox Stephen & Nancy Sagon Eunice Shaer George & Joan Segal Myron & Zee Morse David Freedman Paul & Rosalind Sandler Karen Silverstein Joel & Elaine Silberberg Robert & Gena Moses Jack Freeman Jerald & Suzanne Sandler Joy Sydney Lewis & Miriam Silverman James Neefe Wayne Furman Joel & Linda Saren Julie Taub Howard & Ann Sukany Suls Michael Oppenheim Rick & Lynn Gallin Christopher & Alyse Savage Judith Wolff Ronald Thomashow Richard Osofsky David Garfunkel Dan & Cecilia Scheinman Stephanie Wolf-Rosenblum Martin & Karen Weinstein Denis & Marsha Paiste Daniel Gelb Karl Schenker Ray & Nancy Widrew Bernard & Selma Pastor Arthur Gersh Paul Schill & Christine Gagnon MITZVOT ($500+) Eitan & Gabriela Zeira Jeffrey Pastor & David & Marcia Gintzler Greg Salts Louise Allard Anonymous (1) Donna Rosenstock Martin & Arlene Gitten Bob & Elaine Schwartz Rosalind Angoff Andy & Michelle Pelletier Douglas & Marsha Glance Emanuel Schweisberg Mary Atwell ADVOCATE $100+ Barry & Dorothy Perlow Michael & Judith Glick Leonard Seidenberg Francine Berman Richard Abel Balfour Plotkin Ronald & E. Sandra Goldberg Mark & Linda Selesnick Laurie Sue Blitz David & Maxine Abels Alvin & Jeannette Popovsky Ronald & Susan Goldberg Albert & Sonia Shamash Jane Bogursky Mark & Laura Aronson Edward & Rose Pound Michael & Aprille Goldstein Donald & Sandy Shapiro Roberta Bornstein William Barry & Helen Honorow Robert Press Leon & Ronnie Goldstein Steven & Kathleen Sher Shelley Brass David & Lisa Bellman Mark & Sharon Rabau Eli & Betty Gordon Richard & Dorothy Sherman Muriel Broad Stephen & Faith Minard Blatt Thomas & Lisa Raffio Neil & Rochelle Goren Rob & Hillary Silver Elaine & Bernard Brody Leonard Bloksberg Mark Reingold John Gould z"l Chuck & Nancie Sommer Rabbi Beth D. Davidson Steven & Pam Blotcky Dennis Richmond Mark & Elaine Granoff Warren & Patricia Sommers Sarah Denmark Howard & Marilyn Bookman Tom Riley Alex Granok David Spokane Gwen Eckman Kevin Boyarsky Laurence Marc & Rachel Ring Steven & Debbie Grass Mark & Deborah Starin Linda Feinberg Samuel & Sara Brest Arthur & Maureen Rosen Carl Greenbaum Craig & Cynthia Starkman Ann Feins Charles Brenner & Steven & Laurie Ross Louis & Ann Greenberg Robert & Carol Sternberg Henrietta Freedman Lorraine Freeman Lawrence Rubin Michael & Ann Greenberg Keith & Jessica Stuart Bea Friedman Ronald & Pamela Bruckman Alan Rudnick Robert & Ellen Greenberg Samuel & Betty Tobias Toni Gasser Eric Burger & Deborah Spear Rubin Russell Jeff Gribetz Gary & Denise Torow Madelaine Gilmartin Sanders & Rowena Burstein Leonard & Mariane Ruvinsky Ira Grollman Robert J. Treitel Carol & Donald Gorelick Steven & Lynda Caine David & Vera Brodsky Sacks Richard & Marlene Grosky Joel Varnick Deborah Grant Lawrence & Ellen Casey Marc Sadowsky & Devra Cohen Jon & Janet Gross Tucker Vye & Mindy Schuman Brenda Johnston Andrew & Jennifer Cheifetz Alan Schechter Scott Gross Albert Warford Bernice Kesslen Daniel & Jeanette Civitella Steven & Paula Leonard Nicholas Haas Martin & Dorothy Warshaw Nancy Kudler Stan Cohen Schwartz Eugene & Terri Handel Peter & Karen Wasserman Babs Levenstein Sidney & Ellen Curelop Brian & Dianne Shoer Richard & Betsy Harris Lenny Wasserman Melanie Ludwig Lester & Sylvia Disenhof Richard & Sarah Sigel John Hartling Jonathan & Rhonda Waxman Beth Ann O'Hara Jeffrey & Tammy Ditman Steve & Susan Simonoff William Herlicka Bruce & Carol Wechsler Barbara Rosenfield Kenneth & Vivian Dolkart Neil & Mary Singer Ed & Stacey Hilston Marc & Tracy Weiner Stacey Rozen Steven & Donna Lenz Dolman Eliot Sirkin Lee Hill & Ellen Groh Phil Weinshenker Jeanne Good Rubenson Bruce & Nancy Dorner Howard Solomon Daniel Howland Norman & Roberta White Rachelle & Scott Sanders John Echternach & Gerald & Anita Sonis Floyd Inman Lawrence & Marcia White Lisa & David Schechtman Judith Englander Robert Spiegelman & Eric & Karen Jacobs David Wimmer & Elana Tabach- Jane Silberberg William Einhorn Truda Bloom Joel & Hyla Jaffe nikoff Roberta Silberberg Jerry & Elaine Ellner Melvin Spierer Dewi Joslin Arthur Worth Elizabeth Spindel Leonard & Diane Clark Epstein Richard Stahl Jonathan Kane & Arlene Agosto Donald& Reva Wunderlich Beth & Michael Stonebraker Martin & Ann Fabian Peter Stein Michael & Tricia Kapiloff Ted Yegerman Bernyce Taube Arthur Feldman Howard & Marni Tocman Lloyd & Linda Kaplan Sherman Zelinsky z"l Yvonne & Benjamin Vogel Lorne & Nona Fienberg Leonard & Debbie Waldman James & Rissa Kazan Saul & Phyllis Ziner Amy Wolf David & Susan Fineblit Gary & Maureen Wasserman Fred & Amy Kelley Isadora Zlotowicz Paul & Arlene Fishbein Mark Weber William & Judy Kennedy CHRISTIAN FRIENDS Anonymous (1) Adam Fishman Melvin & Elaine Weinberg Richard Kern Jon Barton Stephen & Ann Foster Morton & Shifra Wise George & Cheryl Kessler David Goodwin KAVOD ($250+) Jacob Freedman Hyman Wishkin Edward Koocher Davida Rubin Baker Lee & Roberta Freedman Richard & Judy Wolfe Rabbi Levi & Shternie Krinsky Ilene Brogadir Alan & Nancy Friedberg Ken & Gayle Wolfe Wayne & Genevieve Kurtzman Women's Campaign Robin Canfield & Ronald Penn Gary & Mara Friedman Monte Wolff Blaustein Peter & Shelley LeCours Marilyn Corwin Daniel & Linda Gerson Steven & Judy Zeichner Rony Ledany RUBY LION ($10,000+) Debra Eisner Martin & Nadine Ginsberg Anonymous (1) Alex Leibowitz Ethel Greenspan Marsha Feder Samuel & Ellen Gold Julius & Shirley Lelchuk Anonymous (1) Susan Finkel David Goldberg MENS SUPER SUNDAY Seth & Sandie Leonard Toby Freeman Samuel Goldman Jeffrey & Phyllis Adams George & Barbara Lester LION OF JUDAH ($5,000+) Gail Gelman Meyer Goldstein Joseph Adler Jeffrey Levine Jan Borgia Michelle Goldman Gary Goodnough Sidney & Lillian Ames Miles Levine Annebelle Cohen Edith Goldstein Arthur & Irne Gordon Eliot & Regina Andler Dan Levine Hilda Fleisher Susan Grodman Barry & Carla Green Yeshayahu & Chantal Artsy Stephen Liff Lee Forgosh Shelley Heit Leonard & Elinor Green Larry Bach Semon & Louise Lilienfield May Gruber Carolyn Hollman David & Barbara Green Martin Baker Irving Lipschitz Charlotte Krentzel Cheryl & Mark Liebling Lawrence & Marilyn Greenspan Sheldon & Natalie Baron David & Debbie Lurie Margery Muskat Ellen Lifschutz Harris & Avis Greenstone John Baymore James & Carol Lurie Bernice Singer Linda & Jeffrey McGrath Steven Grill Stephen Berger & Nancy Avila Richard & Deborah Lutsk Fran Winneg Dana Neitlich Harold & Charlotte Gross Marc & Ellen Benson Richard & Carole Lydon Merryll & Gary Rosenfeld Jim Haas Bruce & Becky Berk Steven Mailman SHOMER ($2,500+) Rhoda Rudnick David & Claire Helfman Robert & Toby Bersak Eli & Yael Margalit Eileen Beckhardt Freedman Cathy-Lynn & Louis Schwartz Jay Hodes Harvey & Elaine Bloom David & Marcia Maron Rochelle Lindner Sylvia Schwartz Walter Horlick Thomas & Aura Blouin Steven & Sheryl Max Dorothy Silver z"l Barbara Scotch Burton & Suzanne Hyman Mort & Joyce Blumenthal Ben Meltzer Elizabeth Smith April Shaw Stephen Jackson Eric & Pat Blumenthal Jeffrey & Andrea Meyer Paula Silver Philip & Lisa Jacobs Stephen & Linda Borofsky David Michelson POMEGRANATE ($1,800+) Andrea Solomon Stanley Juda Marc Bouchard Arnold & Reva Miller Amy Eckman Sylvia Utell Jeffrey & Evelyn Kantor Lee Breslow Marvin & Jean Neipris Emilie Kaplan Honey Weiss & David Lewis Michael Kasten Scott & Risa Brownstein Mark & Alison O'Donoghue Lisa Muskat Nancy Zidle Edward Katz Albee Budnitz & Vivian Rowe David & Fredda Osman Beth Ann Salzman Joel & Ann Klein Charles & Marion Chaet Robert & Lisa Pelovitz Karen Satz Robert & Atara Kirsh Jeffrey Ira Cohen Jerry & Peg Penberg Irma Wallin 2006 COMBINED JEWISH APPEAL HONOR ROLL

TORMIN ($100+) Elyse Wasserman Kathy & Charlie Iacovella Ellen Usery The Resnick Family Jennifer Alexander Jane Holly Weintraub Anne Indorf Aviva Warford Marc Rubenson Janice Belmont Peggy & Terre Weisman Hope Inman Beth & Terence Watterson Sylvia Schwartz Roberta Berner Corri Wilson Ruth Isenberg Cheryl Weinstein David G. Stahl Susan Hankin & Lenard Birke Debra & Kenneth Wilner Kari Jackson Patricia Werner Lori & Ray Boelig Do Younger Elissa Kahn Sheila White Women's Division Carol Bonow Rona Zlokower Nancy Kane Sandra Whitman In memory of Dorothy Rogers Cheryl Boyarsky Anonymous (2) Ronni Karlsberg Rosalie Wishkin Renee Brenner Lisa & David Braiterman Lois Katz Geraldine Worth Stephen Camann Roberta Brayer WOMENS SUPER SUNDAY Bertha Kaufman Anonymous (1) Thelma & Saul Ellerin Renee Brenner Esther Deborah Aber Frances Keefe Phyllis Eluto Merle Carrus Rachel Achber Erika Kelton CORPORATE/FOUNDATION Hilda Fleisher Helen & Harvey Chernin Ada & Ross Allen Sheryl Rich Kern Argonne National Laboratory Barbara & Carl Jacobson Amy & Martin Cielinski Karen Anderson Amy Kirschner Bigelow & Co. Judith and Robert Jolton Paula Chessin & Steve Clayman Lisa Angelini Roslin Kirstein JFNH Preschool Debra & Charles Kratzer Ellen & Alan Cohen Ami Bach Minette Klein Max Rovner PACE Fund Charlotte Krentzel Mildred Eisman Dena Baer z"l Aida Koocher New York Life Insurance Dorothy & Len March Thelma Ellerin Carol Bailey Dorothy (D.G.) Krasner Slawsby Insurance Agency Mr. & Mrs. Richard Menin Phyllis Eluto Deborah Bailin-Loginov Teresa Kremer David G./Barbara J. Stahl Fund Margery and Irwin Muskat Bernice Feldman Susan & Martin Baroff Annette Kurman Super Sunday Fun Day Tracy & Gary, Jessica & Linda Ferris Thelma Baron Ruth Lapidus TAY Religious School Ashley Naftaly Ilene Fischer Sheila & James Barry Bette & Elliot Lasky United Way/Nashua Sheila & Maurice Netter Madeleine Fishman Bernice & Al Beitz Diana LeBlanc Wallin Group, Inc. Patricia & Sidney Nordenschild Stephanie Flynn Hannah Belesca Becky & Peter Leeds Hilda Reingold Carol Franzblau Penny Bercelli Lisa & Gary Leonard In honor of Talia Greenblatt Karen & Gordon Reingold Mara Friedman Kathleen Berg Serena Levine Ruth Harris Rona and Robert Rosenthal Jeanne Gerard Judith & James Berger Leatrice Levy Temple Israel - Portsmouth Jane & Leonard Sieband Cindy Gilman Sherri Bernstein Sheryl & Larry Liberman Do Younger Miriam Gitterman Lisa & Richard Bonneau Patrice Liff In honor of Hon. Norman Stahl Miriam Goldman Lisa Brand Harriet & Norman Lifshutz Andrew Dunn In memory of Philip Treibman Pauline Gottschalk Lisa Briand Colleen & Raymond Lillstrang David & Judith Treibman Fay Greenberg Louise Brill Rahel Limor In memory of Alfred Nottenburg Melissa Haas Thelma Brudner Deborah Linett & Dena z"l & Ralph Baer In memory of Dr. Sidney Diamond Evelyn Hammerman Jean Buck Patrick Conway Thelma & Saul Ellerin Alan & Eleanor Rudnick Rose Ann & Ellery Hathorn Muriel Buffet Idelle Lipman Gail Feigenbaum & Alan Porter Anja & Jules Routbort Ellen & William Herlicka Janet Cerniglia Susan Lipschitz Ann Feins Staff of New West Technologies Marcia & Shelley Herson Nancy Jo Chabot Jane Locke Hilda Fleisher Drs. S. Alan & Maxine Savitz Marjorie Hodes Marlene & Stanley Chamrin Ellen & Robert Lubitz George C. Freeman Marilyn & Bob Nottenburg In memory of Meyer Green Marilyn & Alan Hoffman Denise & Steven Chazin Rebecca MacLennan Stephen Camann Beth & Jay Hudson Ruth Chevion Suzanne Maine Gladys Nottenburg Nathan Eleanor & Alan Rudnick Mia Jacobson Barbara Cohen Sharon Margolin Sally & Balfour Plotkin Leigh Joselow Pamela Cohen Sandra McCurdy Kathryn Joseph Heather Conchado Phyllis McDuffee Cynthia & Larry Kahn Elsa Conrad & David Conley Vivian McGuire Charlotte Kapiloff Sherry Corbett Dorothy Messenger Arlene Kershaw Reed Cotton Sylvia Metz Milden Roberta & Edward Klopfer Gayle Crane Sara & Daniel Murphy Sarah Korins Charlotte Crockett Alma O'Grady Alice Krasner Sharon Curole Cynthia Onigman Barbara Landry Rosemary & Robert Dann Roberta & John Pavoll Noreen Leibson & Dana Darrow-Smolski Jill Pelunis Mitchell Wolper Pearl Davidow Heidi Pius Frances & Stephan Lewy Sandy & Mark Dickens Sally Plotkin Maureen MacGregor Rosalind Ekman Ladd Michele Plotkin Wendy Mansback Judy Eliasberg Janet Pollack Doris & Milton Marks Susan Feeney Marilyn Pontuck Laurie & Theodore Medrek Barbara Feinberg Eleanor Porter Stacy & Fred Mednikoff Rivelle Feldman Elaine Quinn Allison Meltzer Nancy & Mark Ferman Joan Rego-Diamond Jo Ann Meyers Phyllis Ferman Linda & John Reid Sedra Michaelson Abby Finkel Amanda Rezaoui Heidi Miller Ginny Fisher Lyra Riabov Barbara & John Morgenstern Mindy Fitterman Eleanor Rice You can live forever. Eileen & Michael Morin Stephanie Flanders Madeline Richards Ellen Musinsky Marilyn Frederick Michele Richmond Holly Neefe Elenore Freedman Judy & James Rogers As a champion of Jewish values and as an Sue Niederman Suzanne Freedman Joyce & Marc Rosenberg advocate for the needy, you want to see your values Shelly Osborne Susan Frewert Debra & Martin Rothberg continue after you’re gone. Federation can help. Deni & Fredric Oven Kathryn Frieden Eleanor Rudnick Lisa & Todd Porter Blanche Friedman Michele Gaier & Larry Rush Leaving a legacy to the Jewish community is one of Lisa Potter Sylvia Friedman Joyce Russell the most beautiful things you can do to ensure that Elaine Rabinovitz Melody & Joel Funk Allyson Sabel our Jewish history and values are not forgotten. 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For the first time, New Hampshire has its Evangelical community and Bridges for Peace – ity through temples. Israelis found the Shaliach pro- own “Shalicha”, emissary from Israel Talia was invited as a guest speaker to an Evangelical gram to be a good way for them to gather as a group through the Jewish Agency, sponsored by Bible study group headed by the regional representa- and organize social activities. With the help of several the Combined Jewish Appeal of the Jew- tive of the interfaith organization “Bridges for Peace”. people, a mailing list of Israelis was formed, and ish Federation of New Hampshire. The Since then, the members of this group have kept in events for Israelis and Hebrew speakers are starting to requirements and job description of the touch with Talia and the Federation, attending many take place. A successful Tu B’Shvat sing along led to Shaliach or Shalicha, were not yet clear at first, and it events in the community and supporting Israel! many offers for the next events. Many new connec- seems as though the position has been creating itself Other Christian groups – Talia spoke at an inde- tions were made, and some of the participants have throughout the year, based on the needs and requests pendent church/Bible study group in Manchester, also started to take part in other community events. of the community. where she was also welcomed warmly. Approaching the end of the first year, it is clear there Civic groups – Talia has been speaking at several Exposure in the media is a need and appreciation for a Shaliach in the NH civic groups (such as Laconia Public Library and The Reporter – The Jewish Reporter, which reaches community, and that the presence of such a person Manchester Kiwanis), who had heard about her every identified Jewish home in NH for free, has been increases Jewish involvement and Israel awareness. through local media. featuring the Shalicha activities every month. Talia has also been writing and sharing her thought on Holi- Outreach, Education and Advocacy for Israel Other events and activities days, current events and meaningful experiences in the Following is a list of schools and Universities Talia Services, holidays, Rosh Chodesh, Chabad Events, community on the pages of The Reporter. has visited, mostly speaking about life in Israel, Serv- Bar/Bat Mitzvahs etc. – By attending many different The Hippo Press – Talia was featured in the Man- ing in the IDF, Jewish holidays and the conflict in the services and social gatherings in NH, Talia was able to chester “Hippo” as a guest in the “Q&A” column. Middle East. experience the Jew- Since then, many new contacts reached her through • University of New Hampshire ish community to this interview. • NH Community Technical College, Laconia the fullest, and also WDER – Talia was interviewed on a local Christian • Phillips Exeter Academy bring the Israeli Radio station in Derry. • perspective to Israeli “Metro News” – Talia was chosen to write Pinkerton Academy every discussion. about her experience in the NH community in a new • Derryfield School Community-wide daily newspaper distributed for free on the train in • Plymouth High School Events: Israel. 3 of her columns were already published. • As a Shalicha, Jewish Agency Newsletters – Talia’s experiences New London High School Talia brings the were also published in a biweekly news letter sent to • Manchester West High School “Israeli touch” to all the Emissaries of the Jewish Agency for Israel • Riddle Brook Elementary School every community around the world. • Merrimack Middle School event taking place through the Federation. At the wel- coming reception for our Hof Hacarmel guests, Talia Federation Preschool Synagogue and Youth led the audience in Havdalah and song, and took a Talia has been teaching in the Federation Preschool TAY – Activity about Yitzhak Rabin, Chanukah, and leading part in the organizing committees of the com- throughout the year, creating an informal Hebrew en- Israeli Dancing munity Hanukkah party and Yom Ha’atzmaut event, vironment, a knowledge base and a vocabulary for the TBA – Activities about Israeli Astronaut Ilan Ramon where she conducted a remembrance ceremony for the kids. Talia has been teaching Hebrew, mainly through and Israeli society, Purim workshops, speaking and fallen Israeli soldiers together with representatives of song, dance and games, as well as Israel activities and singing at Israeli Street Fair. Hebrew Schools throughout the state. Judaica. Talia has also been a part of Vacation Camps TI-Manchester – Torah and Haftorah reading once a at the Preschool, and will be a councilor at the pre- month. Israeli movie night – Every month teens from the school camp during the summer. TBJ – Activity regarding Hebrew, Israel, Yom area gathered to watch and discuss an Israeli movie Ha’atzmaut and Yom Hazikaron that was shown at Talia’s apartment. Hopefully this Israel Programs, Trips and Aliyah TI-Portsmouth – Speaking at a sisterhood Luncheon, activity will grow next year and include more people! Part of the Shaliach’s mission is to encourage young activity on Yon Ha’atzmaut and Yom Hazikaron Public Lectures and speakers – By attending lec- Jews to go on Israel programs and assist those who Ahavas Achim- Speaking about Non Orthodox Spiri- tures as an audience in different settings (libraries, show interest in going to Israel or making Aliyah. tuality in Israel temples, schools), Talia was able to represent Israel as Talia has been a source of information and knowledge Betenu – Speaking about Yom Ha’atzmaut and Zi- well as the Jewish community on numerous occasions, about Israel programs (mainly MASA – year long karon, activity about Israel independence war mostly needed when an anti-Israel view was pre- programs in Israel) and other contacts in the Jewish Etz Hayim – Activities about Israel, Yom Ha’atzmaut sented. Agency or Israeli consulate as needed. and Zikaron, Purim, Hebrew instruction Federation Board meetings – by attending the board B’nai Israel- Speaking about Israel and Tu B’shvat, meetings, Talia was able not only to update board New Hampshire-Hof Hacarmel Connection Israeli dancing. members of her activity, but also to update on current As a representative of Israel in NH, Talia is able to USY – Shabbaton with the members of USY in events and the Israeli point of view on various sub- communicate with different contacts in Israel regard- Nashua, and discussed issues regarding Israel, Juda- jects. ing various areas of the NH – Hof Carmel connection. ism and current events. Federation Luncheons – Talia was featured as the Community events - Talia worked closely with the UNH Hillel - Talia was invited as a guest speaker to guest speaker at the luncheon series on two occasions. Education Director in Hof Hacarmel regarding the the UNH Hanukkah party, where she spoke about Once she spoke on in Israel, and the other explained Yom Hazikaron memorial service commemoration for Tzedek in Israel. Since then, she is keeping in touch about the Israeli elections and political turmoil just the fallen soldier of Hof HaCarmel. with the Hillel students at UNH and also helped them before the elections took place. Preschool - Talia established contacts with members organize a successful Israeli Culture night on campus. NH Young Leadership group – Talia participated in of the Blue Green Singing Group, two of whom are Southern NH Jewish Men’s Club – Featured as the the Young leadership group supported by Federation. teachers in the Region. She will be continuing to en- guest speaker. hance these relationships over the coming months. Peterborough Havurah – featured as a speaker and Outreach for Federation Language - Talia assists both sides in translating let- facilitating discussion. Public speaking – by speaking in many different ters, e-mails and information back and forth. synagogues and groups, Talia brought out the message Guide to NH Community - When the Hof Carmel Hebrew Instruction of “Living Generously.” Since the Shaliach program representatives arrived in NH, Talia was happy to ac- Preschool – Talia has been teaching Hebrew at the involves volunteering while sponsored by the commu- company them and share her experiences of the NH preschool from age 2 up to kindergarten, mostly in an nity, many people realize through their encounter with community for them to take back home and spread the informal manner, through songs, dances and games. the Shalicha that their donation will keep the program word. Post Confirmation class in Derry – Every two weeks going, as well as many other projects. Volunteers - Talia helped connect Leah Collier, now several of the post confirmation students at Etz Hayim Distant congregations – Talia has been able to reach volunteering in Kibbutz Sdot Yam, with the right peo- would come and practice their spoken Hebrew, pre- some congregations that are not usually able to attend ple in Hof HaCarmel, thus creating a new connection paring for Israel Experience! and participate in Federation-related activities due to that lead to many new ideas and thoughts for the fu- their physical distance. By coming to them, Talia also ture. Interfaith and Non-Jewish groups brought the Jewish Federation of NH to them, and this Catholic community – Starting created a connection between the different congrega- at a moving event marking 40 tions and the Federation. years since Nostra Aetate, Talia Individuals – Through Talia’s personal connections met with the Bishop of Manches- with many individuals throughout the state, and the ter and several other key figures wonderful relationships that were created, this also in the local Catholic community, brought many new people involved in the community and continued this discussion for the first time. with at the Jewish-Catholic Se- Israeli population – There is a vibrant Israeli commu- der at the Federation. Talia also attended Christmas nity in New Hampshire! However, many of the Is- services in several churches in Manchester. raelis in the area are not involved in “religious” activ- Jew who seeks to make sense of the complex identity als who visit now find that they have a warm and per- as both a Jew and an Israeli. It is in this realm that I sonal link with the people of Israel. see much of the essence of our connection. Not only Our funding provided to the region has covered a are we both dealing with understanding the society in broad spectrum of needs and causes, and demonstrates which each other lives, sharing cultural, educational our commitment to improving the lives of many. In exchanges, but with each piece of communication, we this way, we state that we recognize the challenges Why the connection? further develop our understanding of the psyche of the facing Israeli society, and in which we choose to take Jew in the light of his experience and his environment. part. Arab/Jewish understanding, women’s empower- One and a half years into the friendship with the During this short period thus far, we in this connec- ment, seniors in need, or individuals with disabilities people of Hof Hacarmel, it behooves us to question tion, have embarked on many small pathways by are all arenas in which we can contribute, but also both the purpose and the benefits of this relationship which to connect, and have worked hard to provide clearly areas in which we also have much to learn. thus far. An investment of energy, time and financial and to attain an appreciation of one another. The pas- Our connection and interaction with the people of resources on the part of many in both communities, sion with which both parties have embarked on this Hof Hacarmel on a variety of levels and in innumer- requires that there be substantial benefits derived by endeavor never fails to astonish me. There is clearly a able ways, serves to broaden and deepen our apprecia- all. bond, the strength of which overrides all of our social, tion and our understanding of the multitude of cultures What is gained by each individual will vary sub- language and other differences, and which connects us which creates the Israel of today. If this connection stantially and may in itself not be clear or apparent to in an unspoken fashion which I still struggle to com- serves to raise issues and pose questions, then the in- the person involved. While many of us have tangible prehend. volvement has proved to be of value. Each of us will connections through time spent in Israel, a relative We have visited one another’s homes, and admired approach this unique relationship with our individual living there, a Hebrew school inspired youth, or a the natural beauty of each ones environment. We have perspective. Holocaust connection, many of us do not. The country appreciated the works of art, the talent and accom- Together we will reflect on them… and its people serve as the tangible elements which plishments of one another. Together, we have created focus us, (and the rest of the world), on our Jewish a common logo, a tangible and shared symbol of our views and identity. As Jews in the diaspora, moral, connection. We have both been overwhelmed by the international issues concerning us today are so closely enormity of warmth of hospitality shown to one an- connected with the state of Israel and so inextricably other, and we have on several occasions, been able to linked to our beliefs, that it is often hard to deny the express with openness, the sheer joy of this intangible need to examine the complex issue of one’s Jewish Pamela Englander bond. identity and how one chooses to manifest it. New Hampshire Chair Our network of connections between individuals While we in the U.S. examine our relationship with continues to broaden, helped greatly by the presence Judaism, I see no less of a struggle facing the Israeli of our ‘Shalicha’ in New Hampshire. Many individu-

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Ein Hod Artists Village Training and Advocacy for Through monthly features in The Reporter, the NH Single Parents in Hof Hacarmel community learns of the special nature of the Ein Hod The shocking increase in Artists Colony. A number of families from NH have poverty is not equally made a trip to Ein Hod a part of their time in Israel spread among all sectors of due to the exposure in The Reporter further develop- Israeli society, but instead ing people to people relationships. confined to its weakest, most vulnerable members. Funding for Pluralistic Education This is most clearly illus- In Israel, pluralistic educa- trated with single parents tion is an anomaly where families, of which an esti- schools are primarily either mated 25% live below the Magen David Adom religious (meaning Orthodox) poverty line, while another Ambulance for Hof Hacarmel or secular. The World Union 30% rely on social support In Spring 2005, community leader, Bernice Singer, of Progressive Judaism to remain above it approached the Federation with the desire to purchase (Reform) and the Masorti Federation has provided funding for a course to teach an ambulance for Israel (in memory of her late hus- Movement (Conservative) single parents how to advocate for themselves. The band, Irving Singer z”l). Mrs. Singer provided a chal- have for many years struggled course equips participants with a set of basic tools on lenge….If the NH Jewish community could raise half for recognition in Israel. In how to mobilize others to raise awareness and advo- of the money needed ($32,000), she would match that the last fifteen years, pluralistic education has taken cate for solutions to problems facing single-parents; amount for the purchase. root in Israel with the “Who is a Jew?” issue. Plural- topics covered include recruiting volunteers, organiz- In doing due diligence, it was discovered that there istic education reflects Diaspora Judaism. ing and building a group, designing a work plan, and was a significant need for an ambulance in the Hof Currently, the Elementary school in Maagan Mi- presenting messages to the media. Hacarmel region (there were none). The nearest am- chael has a program for pluralistic education using a bulances were housed in Haifa (to the North), and program established by the World Union of Progres- Hadera (to the South). Regional leaders told the Sister sive Judaism (Reform) incorporating curricular infor- City Steering Committee about numerous incidents mation based on the TALI (Conservative) education where ambulances took up to 25 minutes in arriving at system. This program has been in existence for three an emergency call. Clearly there was a great need for years. Last year was the first time that young women the ambulance. proceeded through the program culminating in a Bat In discussions with Magan David Adom, there was Mitzvah at the Leo Baeck Synagogue in Haifa. great ambivalence in situating an ambulance in the The Region would like to expand this program to region. Reasons cited included the need for 24-hour develop similar educational initiatives in their other NH-Hof Hacarmel Logo Contest coverage, financial commitment and lack of a dedi- regional elementary schools. Funding from New New Hampshire and Hof Hacarmel embarked on a cated facility for the ambulance. MDA also indicated Hampshire provided money for the establishment of sister city partnership in December 2004. The col- that they were worried about there being ongoing curriculum, teacher training, and classroom books and laboration linked the two areas by working together to funds available for gasoline, upkeep, and restocking. materials. promote cultural exchange, education, mutually bene- In October of 2005, Regional Council Head, Carmel ficial business ties and more between our communi- Sela came to New Hampshire for a “get to know you” Empowerment Course to Encourage Women's ties. tour. During that time there were a number of meet- Political Involvement To further connect the cities a Logo design competi- ings and phone conversations with MDA HQ in Chi- The NH Jewish community provided financial sup- tion was established. This call for design within both cago and in Israel. The result of those meetings was port for an empowerment course for equal opportuni- the New Hampshire and Israel communities for this an agreement between NH, Hof Hacarmel and MDA ties for all women to take advantage of their rights. important contest is another way to cooperate and on locating an ambulance at the emergency facilities The project encourages women's political involvement work together to develop the ongoing goals of our located outside of the Mercaz Meirav (Meirav Com- to help women overcome social and cultural obstacles special sister city partnership. munity Center). The Emergency Center already has to take their rightful place in the centers of power. Advertisements were posted to the Regional (Israel) 24-hour coverage for security and fire and had the The unfortunate reality is that Israeli levels of website as well as in The Reporter and Hof Hacarmel room for the vehicle. Additionally, the Regional women's political participation are among the lowest newspaper. Nineteen individuals from both NH and Council and MDA agreed that a number of individuals in the Western world. Women's increased political Hof Hacarmel submitted logos for consideration. A from the region (volunteer) would undergo intensive participation will help advance women's rights while group of individuals in New Hampshire and Israel training in driving skills and emergency medicine. also strengthening Israel's democracy. reviewed each of the submissions and eventually At the Statewide Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration the The course is targeted at women in Atlit and small agreed on the top three winners (the grand prize logo ambulance was brought to New Hampshire before communities in the Hof HaCarmel. The goal is to get has now been adopted by both groups-see above). being shipped to Israel, and ultimately Hof Hacarmel. them involved in politics on the level of the Regional The ambulance will serve the entire region for many Council years to come. Why the connection? return home, many stayed in exile, beginning the Jew- This question has been an issue throughout all Jew- ish tradition of the Diaspora—living away from Israel. ish history. History has taught us that whenever the These are only two examples from the beginning of Jewish nation was not united and each Jew went his the Jewish history and until today whenever the Jew- own way it always ended with a catastrophe. Such ish nation is not united and strong there will always be happened in the beginning of our biblical time in the a shadow above our heads challenging our existence.. book of Genesis when we learn the story about Noah's Our partnership that is only a year and a half old is ark. God gave the Jewish people many warnings and our continuation of the connection of the Jewish peo- when he saw that his words were not taken seriously ple and our "covenant" to our ancestors. The big dif- If only - from a cloud, a rainbow will he brought the flood on all living creatures except ference between our current partnership and the his- come down over us. those who were saved by Noah and his family. The torical partnerships is that ours is based upon a mutual If only - this world can be fixed! first time we hear and read about a "covenant" be- desire for a people to people relationship. Since the If only the day will spring up out of the raging storm. tween two sides is when God promises Noah that he creation of the State of Israel in 1948, we the Israelis If only the gift will not be lost forever. will never take this action again… reach out to our brothers and sisters abroad to keep If only the desert will sprout grass. God said "I set my rainbow in the cloud over the our connection and our Jewish identity. When the op- If only we'll yet sit under the shade of the fig tree earth that the rainbow shall be seen in the cloud; and portunity to connect with the Jewish Federation of If only we won't suffer and I will remember My covenant which is between me New Hampshire occurred we knew that this is a once each man will love his brother. and you and every living creature of all flesh; the wa- in a lifetime chance to make friends with people like If only the gates of Eden will again open. ters shall never again become a flood to destroy all us, who live in a place similar to ours in Hof Hacarmel If only east and west will mix together, flesh." and that are willing to take us into their life. If only we will renew our days Genesis 9:13-16 We the people of Hof Hacarmel are thankful for here as in ancient times. After Noah, God chose Abraham to be the father of your friendship and for everything that you have done If only nation will no longer lift sword against nation. a people who would be special to God and who would for us: For the fact that we know that we have friends If only we won't abandon the path of hope. be an example of good behavior and holiness to the that we can always call upon, for the fact that we can If only man will be compassionate till evening. rest of the world. God guided the Jewish people strengthen our Jewish identity together and perform If only there's one chance for love. through many troubles, and at the time of Moses he different community projects for the welfare of both I believe that if we keep our partnership as strong as it gave them a set of rules by which they should live, our communities. is today we can be a major factor in giving life to this including the Ten Commandments. This was the be- In the Bible the phrase "covenant" is mentioned in song, together we can build something that will be ginning of Judaism as a structured religion The Jews, 300 different occasions. If the writers of the Bible used by our children in the future and that tool will under God’s guidance became a powerful people with were rewriting the Bible today I am sure that our help them become friends and partners for life. kings such as Saul, David, and Solomon, who built the "covenant" will be the one to look at and the one that first great temple. But again around 920 BCE, the is so successful that can not be matched by anyone of kingdom fell apart, and the Jewish people split into the 300 mentioned in the Bible. groups. This was the time of the prophets. Around 600 Last April Ehud Manor who was one of Israel's best BCE the temple was destroyed, and the Jewish leader- known prolific songwriter, poet, translator and radio ship was killed. Many Jews were sent into exile in and TV personality passed away. One of his many Oren Kanter Babylon. Although the Jews were soon allowed to songs is called "Halevay" or "If Only" Israel Chair

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MATAL education program. dance for a special Hora. Matal Hof Hacarmel is New Hampshire, as part of its commitment to equal- Our Mission group returned to the Region a day an educational therapeu- ity and pluralism provided funds for the building of a later to spend time at Maagan Michael, the largest tic center that was estab- Kindergarten playground. Kibbutz in Israel, a trip to Makura Ranch, and finally, lished in 1990 by the 2006 Chai Mission to Israel a visit to the famous ruins of Caesarea. Board of Education and In March, 2006, thirty-three supporters of the Jewish The memories of the warmth and hospitality from Hof Hacarmel Regional Federation of New Hampshire traveled to Israel on the our friends in Hof Hacarmel will last for a lifetime. Council. Matal consists Chai Mission to Israel. An integral part of the Mission of a multi discipline team was time spent in the Hof Hacarmel Region. of experts that deal with The time in Hof Hacarmel began at comprehensive diagnos- the Atlit Senior Center. Waiting tic and therapy of children with special needs. Treated for the Mission group was Head of children’s age vary from 4-12. Matal incorporates a Region Carmel Sela, Israel NH- team of experts from both therapy and education disci- Hof Hacarmel Connection Chair, plines that conducts a close relation with Education Oren Kanter, Tvika Harary, Efrat Department in Hof Hacarmel in order to advance chil- Goldberg and representatives of dren and assist in their integration within nursery JDC-Eschel. The group was ush- schools and schools. The goal of the therapy in Matal ered into the building to see the is to enable children to utilize their capabilities to the new computer center for Seniors. Carmel Sela un- fullest in the everyday life and in their current educa- veiled a plaque attesting to the partnership in building Blue and Green Group Entertains New Hampshire tional environment. the center. In November of 2005, Carmel Sela traveled to New At Matal there are approximately 90 – 120 children The Mission group went from the Senior Center to Hampshire to experience our hospitality and to get to receiving treatment at a given time. Funding from the the Atlit Maapilim Camp where Tviaka Harary told know our Jewish community. At the end of the visit Federation Combined Jewish Appeal provides the the story of the “illegal immigrants” journey to Eretz he stated, “Our singing group must come here to en- essential funding to allow many families to partake in Israel. Tvika was one of the prime movers in recreat- tertain the NH Jewish community.” From that gem of the program. ing this camp and assuring that one of the most impor- an idea, ten residents of Hof Hacarmel traveled to tant and moving stories of the creation of Israel will New Hampshire as the featured entertainment for our forever be remembered. Yom Ha'atzmaut - Israel Independence Day celebra- The group then went to lunch in the village of Ein tion. Chud where they learned about the history of the crea- The group spent four days in New Hampshire being tion of this Arab village and had the opportunity to hosted in different homes, meeting people, entertain- visit the Preschool where the teachers and students ing wherever they were, and fortifying the foundation presented the group with letters of thanks. of our relationship:people to people. The next stop was at the Artists Colony of Ein Hod. Reaching out to Hof Hacarmel Soldiers Different artists took small groups around the colony In another partnership with the Region, the Federa- and gave a glimpse of life in this very special village. tion provided funding for the purchase of a present for The final stop of the night was “Home Hospitality.” each new IDF recruit. Last year we helped purchase a Volunteers from throughout the region met our bus toiletry kit for each new recruit. Accompanying each and met new friends. Two people from New Hamp- present was a letter from a Hebrew School student Ein Chud Mischakiya shire were paired up with two people from Hof Hacar- here in New Hampshire. Students from Temple Adath The Regional Council of Hof Hacarmel incorporated mel. The NH groups each went home for dinner, cof- Yeshurun, Temple Beth Abraham, Temple Beth the Arab Village of Ein Chud in 2004. As part of join- fee, and a glimpse of Kibbutz/Moshav life. When the Jacob, Etz Hayim Synagogue, and Congregation Be- ing the Region, Ein Chud has equal representation on group returned to Mercaz Meirav everyone on the tenu participated in the project. the Regional Council (each village, Moshavim, and Mission glowed with stories about their newly made It is hoped that by redesigning the letters (with a tear Kibbutzim have one seat on the Council). As part of friendships. off response card) there will be even more responses this commitment to the village, the region has put in a The evening ended when our group joined 600 Hof from soldiers to New Hampshire children. new road to the village (to alleviate isolation), has Hacarmel residents in Israeli dancing. Our group was Most schools used the program as part of their in- built a structure for the establishment of a primary honored when we were brought into the center of the struction on life in Israel and military service.

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Bring people together. Make connections. As the primary instrument of Jewish philanthropy and volunteerism in NH, the Jewish Federation seeks to translate Jewish values into social action that provides for the health, welfare, educational, spiritual and cultural needs of the Jewish people through the world.

The JDC-Eshel program in Atlit, Hof Hacarmel, Computers For All Ages teaches older people to use computers, providing training, and guidance through the use of senior volunteers, and developing a network of commu- nication among elderly people. The high tech awareness and capability, greatly improves the image of the elderly and helps fight the problem of loneliness and isolation, thus improving their quality of life.

New Hampshire Jewish Federation in partnership with Hof Hacarmel helped launch a Computer Center in Atlit. Thirty-three members of the New Hampshire Community Chai Mission took part in the inauguration ceremony in March, 2006. There have been over 400 seniors who have taken part in the teaching and training at the Atlit Community Computer Center in the first 60 days. MAKING CONNECTIONS Planning & Allocations Nominations Committee NH-Hof Hacarmel JFNH Foundation JFNH Staff Stacey Rozen, Chair Marc Gilman, Chair Connection Board of Trustees Kara Ball David Stahl Fran Winneg Pamela Englander, Chair Michael Bornstein Building Maintenance Jon Levenstein Amy Wolf Corri Wilson Chair Karen Dodge Nancy Frankel Michael Rosenblum Linda Gerson Richard Winneg Preschool Teacher Barry Scotch Julie Taub Joel Preminger Vice Chair Elizabeth Eckman Steve Carrus Danielle Preminger Preschool Assist Director Robert Feldmann Board Designated Fund Nancy Frankel Lee Forgosh Joel Friedman Wendy Green Joel Friedman Annebelle Cohen, Chair Marcia Herson Preschool-Asst Teacher Margy Friedman Margy Friedman Edward Broad Rosemary Dann Talia Greenblatt Ruth Kleinfeld Don Gorelick Sarah Denmark Shirley Ginn Community Shalicha May Gruber Ellen Harrington Lee Forgosh Howard Levy Kathy Iacovella Judith Jolton Sedra Michaelson Debby Grant Gary Lindner Office Administrator Linda McGrath Marc Gilman Adrienne Baum Mort Rosen Debra Johnson Joanne Meyers Judith Jolton Barry Scotch Finance Lisa Muskat Preschool Committee Margy Friedman Steve Solomon Judith Jolton Karen Satz Cheryl Boyarsky, Chair Robert Jolton David Stahl Advertising Sales-Reporter Lou Schwartz Kim Brown Barbara Scotch Judy Wolff Heidi Miller Paula Silver Stephanie Flanders Fran Berman Outreach-Programming Julie Taub Sue Niederman Al Spaien Trustees Emeritus Missy Rosenberg Frances Winneg Julie Taub Isadora Zlotowicz Edward Broad Preschool Teacher Richard Winneg Joel Friedman Adrienne Baum Arnold Cohen Rubin Russell Amy Wolf Mervyn Taub Editor-Reporter Judy Wolff David Stahl Young Leadership Publications Committee Alane Sabel Building Committee Paula Silver, Chair Julie Taub Amy Wolf, Chair Preschool Director Noreen Liebson Joel Friedman, Chair Loretta Greenberg David Freedman Allyson Sabel Joy Sydney Richard Winneg David Stahl Hillary Silver Preschool Teacher Pamela Englander Lisa Schechtman Robert Feldmann Personnel Committee Jane Silberberg Jennifer Chaifetz Jane Silberberg Lisa Muskat Joel Friedman, Chair Preschool Teacher Merle Carrus Ruth Chevion Paul Mansback Marc Gilman Jessica Stuart Muriel Broad Alice Kinsler Len Seidenberg Richard Winneg Preschool Asst Teacher Stacey Garnick Jeremy Berger Gerry Angoff Lorie Wilson NH Jewish Film Festival Barbara Morgenstern Keith Spiro Preschool Asst Teacher Marcia Shertz Judith Jolton Stephanie Wolf Rosenblum Special Allocations Marsha Feder Rubin Russell, Editor Michael Rosenblum Adam M. Solender Stacey Rozen, Chair Julie Taub Executive Director Robert Feldmann Steve Lewy Joel Friedman

May Gruber Julie Taub 2005-2006 Combined Jewish Appeal Combined Jewish Appeal Margy Friedman Overall Chairs Solicitors President JFNH Jon Levenstein Janice Belmont Board of Directors Nancy Frankel Michael Bornstein Judy Wolff Gerald Angoff Barry Scotch Kevin Boyarsky Vice President Eileen Beckhardt Freedman Roberta Brayer Combined Jewish Appeal Steve Carrus Janice Belmont Women’s Division Chairs Annebelle Cohen Michael Bornstein Bernice Singer Arnold Cohen Cheryl Boyarsky Frances Winneg Elsa Conrad Annebelle Cohen Lee Forgosh Debra Eisner Jon Levenstein Eileen Beckhardt Freedman Arnold Cohen Marsha Feder Vice President Sarah Denmark Robert Feldmann Elsa Conrad Lisa Muskat Stephanie Flanders Joel Friedman Rabbi Beth Davidson Jane Bogursky David Freedman Vice President Debra Eisner Stacey Rozen Gail Gelman Robert Feins Fran Gordon Marc Gilman Debra Eisner Robert Feldmann Fran Gordon Jeanne Good Rubenson Carol Gorelick Rabbi Mark Finkel Karen Satz Donald Gorelick Julie Taub Jeffrey Forgosh Jane Silberberg Loretta Greenberg Cheryl Boyarsky Vice President Nancy Frankel Susan Grodman Merle Carrus David Freedman May Gruber Jo Ann Meyers Judith Jolton Amy Wolf Susan Grodman Vice President Paula Silver Carol Kaplan Emilie Kaplan Emilie Kaplan Aida Koocher Combined Jewish Appeal Aida Koocher Rabbi Levi Krinsky Men’s Division Chairs Barbara Lester Yakira Levy Jay Madnick Richard Winneg Linda McGrath Larry Eckman Dan Muskat Vera Brodsky Sacks Barry Scotch Marc Rubenson Rabbi Louis Rieser Lisa Schechtman Secretary Howard Levy Cathy Schwartz Michael Rosenblum Gary Lindner Louis Schwartz Paula Silver Stacey Rozen Steven Silberberg Barbara Scotch Assistant Secretary BethAnn Salzman Norm Kushner Robert Selig David Penchansky Lisa Schechtman Steven Solomon Michael Rosenblum Cathy Schwartz Martin Weinstein Kevin Boyarsky Debra Wilner David Stahl Rabbi Joshua Segal Gerry Zidle Amy Wolf Assistant Treasurer Robert Selig Jay Madnick Mark Wolf Steven Solomon Paul Noyovitz Judy Wolfe Marc S. Gilman Martin Weinstein Joe Smiga Immediate Past Andrew Wolff President Richard Winneg Super Sunday Chair Judith Wolff Frances Winneg Missy Haas Gabriele Zeira

Offering hope.

Throughout our history, the Jewish people have always been sustained by our unique and seemly limitless capacity for hope. Even in our darkest hours--when others may have been overwhelmed by pessimism and doubt--hope has served as a beacon, guiding us from one trying moment to the next. In is no wonder that the title and theme of the national anthem of our homeland is Hatikvah--The Hope. Finding solutions.

Likewise, as Jews, we are bound by a creed of collective responsibility--responsibility for taking care of ourselves, and, just as importantly, for taking care of those unable to care for themselves. We fulfill this responsibility by identifying opportunities, by meeting challenges, by overcoming obstacles--by finding solutions. Only then are we able to carry out our divine mandate to perform the mitzvah of Tikkun olam, repairing the world Federation. Just as the obligations of the individual and the community are both intertwined and interdependent on one another in Jewish life, so are the concepts of offering hope and finding solutions. Our hope continues to be buoyed by the fervent belief that solutions can and will be found-- and our pursuit of effective solutions is driven by our conviction that things can and will get better.

That is the essence of the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire

Offering hope. Finding solutions. Making connections. And making a difference in Jewish lives.

The Jewish Federation of New Hampshire