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The Jewish Journalof san antonio AV-ELUL 5774 Published by The Jewish Federation of San Antonio AUGUST 2014 under fire: Stop the sirens Ronit Sherwin, CEO of time of terror, respite for GLOBAL CONNECTIONS the Jewish Federation of tens of thousands of children Federation’s mission to San Antonio, expresses her fleeing rocket attacks, crisis build “community” across gratitude to all the members of counseling for who are the world. the San Antonio community overwhelmed by anxiety and PAGE 3 who have contributed to in need of relief, and needs that help those Israelis who were have developed. impacted by the recent barrage To contribute to the Campaign of rocket fire. Thank you for send a donation to the Jewish your support of Israel. We Federation of San Antonio, 12500 are stronger together. The N.W. Military Highway, Suite funds collected have been 200, San Antonio, Texas 78231 or sent immediately to care online at www.jfsatx.org. for homebound elderly and AT RIGHT: disabled adults during this Kindergartners take cover in Israel.

FIRE IT UP! Competition heats up at 2nd annual Kosher BBQ The Presbyterians and the Jews event. PAGE 19 Recent votes and actions of Zionism is the belief that the Jewish people should CRC COMMENTARY a national Presbyterian body, have“ a national existence in our homeland. PC-USA, have revealed a JUDY LACKRITZ ” distinctly anti-Jewish strain Steve Gutow, JCPA President Rabbi among some factions of the selecting divestment they have injustice.” truthtelling.” Presbyterian Church. followed a central plank of the JCPA President Rabbi “Zionism is the belief that By a narrow margin, PC- BDS movement.) Steve Gutow, has stated that the Jewish people should have USA voted at its recent Of equal concern has been the document is “worthy a national existence in our meeting in Detroit to divest the publication and sale of a hate group, not a homeland,” added Gutow. from three companies whose of Zionism Unsettled by prominent American church.” “Like me, most Jews are WHAT’S HAPPENING equipment is used by Israel in a committee of PC-USA. Additionally, he described the Zionists and embrace a two- Catch up on what’s the West Bank. (Although PC- It contains quotes such as Presbyterian congregational state solution, a Jewish state been happening in USA purports to not support resource, Zionism Unsettled, of Israel and a Palestinian the community! Zionism is “a false theology… the BDS [Boycott, Divestment .a doctrine that fosters both as “an affront to Jews, PAGES 14-18 and Sanctions] Movement, by political and theological Israel, peacemaking, and See CRC, page 12

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio August 2014 3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS: August 2014 IN TRIBUTE AUGUST 1 Pool Party, 2 p.m., Chabad • Congregation Agudas Achim • JCC Summer Concert Series Center Pool Sisterhood Board Meeting, Celebrate, Honor, Dedicate. presents Opera San Antonio • PJ Library Family Pool Party, 9:45 a.m., Congregation Fantastic Mr. Fox, 10 a.m., at 3 p.m., at The Campus Pool Agudas Achim Dear friends, The Campus AUGUST 18 • Congregation Rodfei Sholom • Chabad Center YJSA • Golden Manor Jewish Senior Women’s Rosh Chodesh The Jewish Journal of San Antonio, Federation’s Shabbat Dinner, 8:30 p.m. Services Board Meeting, Group, 7:30 p.m., free monthly Jewish newspaper, is now offering AUGUST 3 7 p.m., Room 277 at The AUGUST 28 readers the opportunity to honor or memorialize • Leah Goot Hadassah Campus • Temple Beth-El Sisterhood Community Rabbi Meet & AUGUST 20 Member Dinner, 6 p.m., friends and loved ones with tribute donations Greet, 3 p.m., Room 277 at • Jewish Federation hosted Temple Beth-El to JFSA. Tribute donations may be made in The Campus Community Visioning Forum, • The Sheldon Vexler Theater honor of a bar/bat , the birth of a baby, AUGUST 4 8:30 a.m., Holman Auditorium Presents One Flew Over the a graduation or a wedding; in memory of loved • Congregation Rodfei Sholom at The Campus Cuckoo’s Nest, 7:30 p.m., ones; or as thoughtful way to say “thank you.” Tisha B’Av Services, 7:45 • JCC Green Vegetarian Sheldon Vexler Theater p.m., Congregation Rodfei Cooking Class, 7 p.m., at The AUGUST 30 Donations of $36 or more will be acknowledged Sholom Campus • The Sheldon Vexler Theater with a two line tribute in the Jewish Journal AUGUST 5 AUGUST 22 Presents One Flew Over unless the donor requests otherwise. • Congregation Rodfei Sholom • Temple Beth-El Machar After the Cuckoo’s Nest, 8 p.m., Tisha B’Av Services, 6:15 Hours, 8 p.m. Sheldon Vexler Theater To request a High Holiday greeting or tribute ad, a.m., Congregation Rodfei AUGUST 23 SEPTEMBER 1 contact Sandy Leigh at [email protected]. Sholom • The Sheldon Vexler Theater • All Campus Offices Closed The deadline for the September issue is August 12. • Holocaust Memorial Museum Presents One Flew Over SEPTEMBER 3 Echoes & Reflections the Cuckoo’s Nest, 8 p.m., • JNetSA 1st Wednesday Thank you! Workshop, 8:45 a.m., Room Sheldon Vexler Theater Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Il Sogno 277 at The Campus AUGUST 24 • Temple Beth-El Sisterhood • Congregation Rodfei Sholom • Jewish War Veterans Post Sip & Schmooze, 5 p.m. Thank you to Alice Viroslov for Tisha B’Av Services, 7:45 753 Meeting, 9:30 a.m., at SEPTEMBER 4 your excellent leadership as Chair p.m., Congregation Rodfei The Campus • The Sheldon Vexler Theater of JFSA the past two years. Sholom • Congregation Agudas Achim Presents One Flew Over the AUGUST 6 Sisterhood New Member Cuckoo’s Nest, 7:30 p.m., - JFSA Board • JNetSA 1st Wednesday Brunch, 10 a.m., Congregation Sheldon Vexler Theater Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Il Sogno Agudas Achim SEPTEMBER 5 • Temple Beth-El Sip & • Congregation Rodfei Sholom • Temple Beth-El Machar After Welcome Lauren Abraham, Tiffany Schmooze, 5 p.m. Painted Plate Event, 10 a.m., Hours 8 p.m. Bockerstette and Susan Kariv • Congregation Rodfei the Painted Plate SEPTEMBER 6 Sholom Book Club, 7:30 p.m., • The Sheldon Vexler Theater • The Sheldon Vexler Theater to the Jewish Federation family! Congregation Rodfei Sholom Presents One Flew Over the Presents One Flew Over We are excited to have you join AUGUST 7 Cuckoo’s Nest, 2:30 p.m., the Cuckoo’s Nest, 8 p.m., our professional family. • JCC Silver Cinema, 1 p.m., Sheldon Vexler Theater Sheldon Vexler Theater at The Campus AUGUST 26 SEPTEMBER 7 - Ronit Sherwin • JCC Summer J-Camp Family Night, 6 p.m., at The Campus CANDLE LIGHTING • Beldon Library Visiting In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of AUGUST 1 AUGUST 22 Author Sigal Ratner-Arias 8:08 p.m. Candle lighting 7:48 p.m. Candle lighting Peyton Elizabeth Ausburn AUGUST 8 AUGUST 2 AUGUST 23 • Temple Beth-El Machar After Parashat Devarim Parashat Re’eh - Leslie and Adam Ausburn Hours, 8 p.m. Shabbat Chazon 9:17 p.m. Havdalah AUGUST 10 9:37 p.m. Havdalah AUGUST 29 Main Street Properties / 2x1 units (2 units) • Congregation Agudas Achim AUGUST 8 7:41 p.m. Candle lighting Jewish Journal - August 2014 Step-Up for Israel, 10 a.m., 8:02 p.m. Candle lighting AUGUST 30 Congregation Agudas Achim AUGUST 9 Parashat Shoftim AUGUST 12 Parashat Vaetchanan 9:09 p.m. Havdalah • Jewish Federation Board of Shabbat Nachamu SEPTEMBER 5 Directors Meeting, 7 p.m., 9:31p.m. Havdalah 7:32 p.m. Candle lighting Room 277 at The Campus AUGUST 15 SEPTEMBER 6 BUYA HOUSE AUGUST 14 7:56 p.m. Candle lighting Parashat Ki Teitzei MAIN STREET PROPERTIES • Temple Beth-El Machar AUGUST 16 9:01 p.m. Havdalah MICHAEL LITOFSKY • MELODY YANCELSON • MARTIN LITOFSKY on Tap, 8 p.m. Parashat Eikev AUGUST 17 9:25 p.m. Havdalah (210) 344-2200 • Chabad Center YJSA Girl’s

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PROGRAM BOOK Want a copy GMJSS celebrates past, looks to future Golden Manor JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES of the Enriching the Lives of Baby Boomers and Beyond WALK THE RED CARPET AT Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services is A Night of Celebration Celebration Honoring the Legacy of Golden Manor so proud and thankful for the support we re- and the contributions of our Past Presidents program book? The ceived on June 7 for our Celebration event. The Golden Manor

36 page evening was quite a success – filled with some JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES 210-302-6946 GoldenManor.net program great conversations and an amazing show that Enriching the Lives of Baby Boomers and Beyond SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2014 book, filled had the sold out theater all in laughter. THE PLAYHOUSE CALL US. SAN ANTONIO 800 W. ASHBY PL. SAN ANTONIO, (210) 302-6946 / www.GoldenManor.net WE’LL YOU THERE. TEXAS 78212 with history Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services Guests were treated to a red carpet experience 210-302-6946 and fun - with beautifully laid carpets courtesy of Alan A sumptuous evening mixing with friends, celebrating RELIGIOUS SERVICES with Golden Manor and enjoying a Playhouse performance! smile, hug, or hand shake that made the eve- JEWISH COMMUNITY EVENTS/ACTIVITIES facts about Petlin Gourmet Floors. Before entering the house, Golden Manor, community pictures were taken and printed on the spot. ning one that will go down in GMJSS history. insights and reflections, and Other photographers mingled with the The money raised from the event allows GM- more. To get a copy, call the crowd and snapped pictures of guests as they JSS to expand our efforts as we continue to office at (210) 302-6946. shmoozed. Photos are available for viewing on serve Jewish seniors in San Antonio. Through our website - www.GoldenManor.net. transportation, partnerships and direct pro- An array of delicious hors d’oeuvres were gramming, GMJSS touches the lives of seniors served prior to the show, and desserts were in the area. available during intermission. The wonderful performance of Funny Girl

JSS & Funny Girl A Night of Celebration with GM starring Carlye Gossen as Fanny Brice high- Golden Manor N I OR SERVICES The Playhouse San Antonio - Saturday, June 7, 2014 J E W I S H S E Enrichin g the Lives of Baby Boomers and Beyond lighted the evening and captured the audience A VERY SPECIAL with beautiful songs, intricate set designs, and THANK YOU EVENT PHOTOS costumes that made the show just right. Want to check out photos Guests were given an exquisite 36 page pro- to Alan Petlin from the event? See the gram book, filled with history and fun facts Gourmet Floors album on our website - about Golden Manor, community insights and www.GoldenManor.net reflections, and more. To see a copy of the for the red carpet Want a copy of a picture you book, call the GMJSS office at (210) 302-6946. experience!! see? Call the GMJSS office to We can’t seem to say enough how thankful request an emailable file. we are for the sponsorships, volunteers, sup- port, and everything down to the very last Ode to Summer’s End A COLLABORATIVE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE: San Antonio musicians come together to perform a concert for our Jewish Community

Sunday, August 17, 2014 at 3pm - Temple Beth-El Enjoy a free concert & refreshments during this inter-generational and inter-congregational event! RSVPS APPRECIATED to Lety Vargas at [email protected] or 210-302-6946 by Wednesday, August 12. SPONSORED BY:  Congregation Agudas Achim  Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services  Temple Beth-El  Chabad Lubavitch of San Antonio  Jewish Federation of San Antonio  Temple Chai  Congregation Rodfei Sholom

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MISSION in June. These brave and continued from page 3 grieving parents told us “Am Yisrael (the Jewish need even more help to people) discovered their assist people with disabilities inner strength (through this as they cope with the sad tragedy).” A national tragedy realities of Israel’s years was made personal through in the sights of Hamas our conversation with Gil- rockets from Gaza. While ad’s parents. In their time of in Tel Aviv we visited Neve sorrow they were comforted Michael, a boarding school by the presence of Jews from for children ages five to North America. eighteen who are severely at- To get a better sense of risk and have been removed how the matzav plays out Ronit with counselors at the Jewish summer camp in Antonis Samaras, Prime Minister of Greece, and from their homes. Nearby with Israel’s most vulnerable Thessaloniki, Greece Ronit Sherwin we met with the director populations, we heard a of a new program through panel discussion of “Life working and living in the social worker from an See MISSION, page 7 the Jewish Agency called Under Fire” with people south of Israel. We met a absorption center working Young Communities Doing Social Businesses, which empowers young people to move to economically challenged communities in Israel to develop social business models. The goal is to develop businesses in these areas that are on the Calling all Jewish Teens!!! (7th – 12th Grade) periphery and to bring young talent to these areas. Tel Aviv’s name is a play Come join Bnai Tzedek, San Antonio’s only on the old and the new (a tel is an archaelogical mound Jewish Teen Philanthropy Program with layers of history, and aviv means spring and renewal). That is what we saw in our brief time there. Tel Aviv is a bustling center of activity, innovation and entrepreneurship. But at its heart is the Jewish sense of responsibility for each other. Our global Jewish • Learn about the importance of tzedakah and giving back to the philanthropy supports the kind of creativity we saw community firsthand. Not even Hamas rockets could interrupt the • Meet other Jewish teens from all over the city spirit of Tel Aviv and its • Learn about the Jewish community and how to get involved residents’ willingness to do more to help each other and • Participate in great volunteer opportunities the world. • Discover ways that you can make a difference locally, nationally, and Like Israelis, though, our group was never far from all over the world the reality of the matzav. • Bnai Tzedek looks great on college applications and is an easy way From Tel Aviv we drove up the Judean Hills into to get NJHS/NHS points , the eternal capital of the Jewish people. There To learn more about Bnai Tzedek contact Rachel Stern at we met the parents of Gil- ad Shaar (z”l), one of the [email protected] three young men kidnapped and murdered by terrorists

6 August 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL FOCUS ON FEDERATION Promoting Unity: Standing as one as a Jewish people

Hinei ma’tov u’ma nayim Letter from challenging to come together inspiring positive motives for Hinei ma’tov u’ma nayim shevet achim gam yachad – our CEO on a typical day? Why is connection. shevet achim gam yachad – how good it is for all of us to it so hard for us to check Our San Antonio Jewish how good it is for all of us to be together. RONIT our baggage, set aside our community stands as one with be together. SHERWIN On July 2, hundreds of San politics and personal agendas our people worldwide. And we Please join me and the Antonio’s Jewish community and come together as one ought to pledge ourselves this volunteer and professional gathered to mourn the deaths well. We are here for each Jewish community without year to come together more leadership of the Jewish of Naftali Fraenkel, Gil-ad other at moments of sadness, catastrophe? often locally for the purposes Federation of San Antonio in Sha’ar and Eyal Yifrach (z’l), lifting others and being There are problems enough of addressing critical issues of this challenge. Take a seat the Israeli teens who were uplifted, surrounded by others for the Jewish people without learning, affiliation, resource at the table with everyone kidnapped and murdered who value the power of creating more. The organized allocation and identity. We can in our community and let’s in June. The sense of unity community. Jewish community must be and will do more for the global come together for the good and solidarity was tangible We are one when tragedy in the business of promoting Jewish people by standing as of our people today and for inVictor’s our sorrow. Jaguar We do / that2x3 unitsstrikes. (6 units) So, why is it so unity, solving problems and one every day. generations to come. Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 MISSION those in Beersheva have only Fountainheads, with its continued from page 6 fifteen seconds. Imagine vision of a new Israel with new olim (immigrants how difficult that is without for twenty-and-thirty- to Israel) and the director of a physical limitations, let alone somethings. The ancient and center for adult independent for Israel’s aged and the timeless city is always being living in Beersheva. She infirm. renewed. reminded us that while Our mission concluded Our brief trip took us Israelis have ninety seconds with Shabbat in Jerusalem. through thousands of years of We enjoyed an Israeli Jewish history, highlighting toDr. get Garry to a bomb Gossen shelter / 2x2when units (4 units) the siren sounds in Tel Aviv, musical group called the the variety of Jewish Jewish Journal - Nov. 13 experiences from Athens to Thessaloniki to Israel itself. We met people who seem to have nothing in common, but are bound by their destiny as Jews to support and care for each other. That is Jewish philanthropy - love of people - at its very best. In the coming months, as our local campaign w Repairs for all years and models 8550 Datapoint Dr. Suite 200 continues, Lauren, Susan and We I will be uplifted in our work w Upgrades of components for modern San Antonio, TX 78229 by what we experienced. San technology/performance MOVeD! 210-615-8308. Antonio’s Jewish community 2 ads for the September 2014 Jewish Journal is an integral part of the w Extended Warranty Services for most providers global Jewish people and we look forward to sharing these 413 West Olmos Dr. San Antonio, Texas stories, and hearing your stories, through our shared (210) 737-1778 [email protected] Please visit our website at drgossen.com work. Am Yisrael Chai.

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Rabbi David Komerofsky  Mark Meyers, President FOCUS ON FEDERATION Step up for Israel Holocaust Memorial Congregation Agudas if RSVP is received by Museum hosts free Achim will be hosting a Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014. two-part program to help There will be a $10 charge community workshop create a broad awareness at the door. of the growing movement will feature an in-depth This program is For the third year, the to de-legitimize Israel and program of four short films underwritten by the Holocaust Memorial help educate and motivate with facilitated discussion Community Relations Museum of the San people of all ages to step (lunch included), from 10 Council of the Jewish Antonio will welcome up on Israel’s behalf. A free a.m. to 2 p.m. The films Federation and Jon and world-renowned Holocaust preview event on Saturday, are Creation of the State of Susan Blumenthal, All scholar Ephraim Kaye, Aug. 9, 2014, at 8:30 p.m. Israel, Israel & the West are welcome to attend. Director of International includes Havdallah, the and Israel and the Media, For more information and Seminars for Educators film Israel Inside, and Crossing the Line: The to RSVP contact Karen at Yad Vashem, to San dessert. Intifada Comes to Campus, Katims or Sami Burgess at Antonio for a free The following day, and Speak Up for Israel. asst.iprs@agudas-achim. community workshop. to the general public by Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, Sunday’s program is free org or (210) 479-2689. Held on Tuesday, August reservation, and door prizes 5 from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., will be offered. To RSVP Echoes and Reflections will or for more information, cover life in the ghettos, contact Education Director Federation welcomes new CFO the role of bystanders Juana Rubalcava at during the Holocaust, and [email protected] or Tiffany Bockerstette has 13 years of accounting the Jewish Resistance (210) 302-6812. joined the Jewish Federation and finance experience among other topics. of San Antonio as the with 11 years in non-profit Participating teachers organizations’s new Chief management. will receive 6 hours of Financial Officer (CFO). “Tiffany will bring a high continuing professional Before joining the level of professionalism, education (CPE), and a Federation team, dedication and enthusiasm complimentary multimedia The Holocaust Memorial Bockerstette served for to the JFSA staff,” said classroom resource valued Museum of San Antonio is more than five years as Federation CEO Ronit at $100. a program of the Jewish Vice President and Chief Sherwin. “She has a passion Tiffany Bockerstette, the Jewish The workshop is open Federation of San Antonio. Financial Officer for for serving in a mission Federation of San Antonio’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). the Tobin Center for the driven environment and is Performing Arts. excited to get started.” She brings more than

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8 August 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL FOCUS ON FEDERATION Inaugural butterfly Perspective: The March Each spring, thousands of painting fundraiser people from around the world join together for the March By Sophia Cathcart, Commission. Tickets, of the Living, an educational Holocaust Museum available for $40, include program which includes the Special Programs Manager their canvas and painting history of the Holocaust and supplies. There will also be a the examination of the roots Butterflies have long raffle for a gift card to Pinot’s of prejudice, intolerance and been used to symbolize Palette and a stunning piece hate. The March of the Living the innocence and faith from the Brave Collection, itself, a silent walk from of the 1.6 million Jewish a line of jewelry hand Auschwitz to Birkenau, is a children who perished carved by survivors of the tribute to all victims of the during the Holocaust. But Cambodian genocide. Holocaust. San Antonio teen in recent years, this delicate Proceeds from the ticket Jacob Schwartz was awarded creature has also come to sales will go to funding the a grant from Federation’s represent hope, resilience, restoration and preservation Foundation for Jewish and remembrance to many of pieces recently acquired Philanthropies to participate across the country. It is with from Harry Mazal’s in the 2014 March of the this enduring spirit that the collection. Seating is limited; Living. The essay below is the Holocaust Memorial Museum please call the Museum at first of a two-part series about of the Jewish Federation of (210) 302-6807 or Pinot’s his experience. San Antonio announces its Palette at (210) 832-8004 15,000 strong, we marched inaugural Butterfly Painting to reserve your seat! For for a mile from Auschwitz Fundraiser on Sunday, more information on to Birkenau. 70 years ago, September 21st from 5 to 7:30 registration please visit bit.ly/ our ancestors marched along on the March of the Living uprising that took place in that PM. pintospalette. the same path, but they were with Jewish teens from over very ghetto, a true testament Hosted at Pinot’s Palette in walking to their deaths; we 40 countries. Over 7 days, to the Jewish spirit. After Alamo Heights, the evening were walking full of life, joy we visited various camps and an hour-long bus ride, we will include an instructor-led and spirit. We left right after ghettos throughout Poland to arrived at the Radagast train painting of the Butterfly of Pesach, celebrating the exodus pay tribute to the 6 million station, a platform used to Hope, a piece commissioned The Holocaust Memorial from Egypt, which was who died in the Holocaust and ship hundreds of thousands for the Museum and to bites Museum of San Antonio is interesting because we were to learn about the atrocities to of Jews to extermination and beverages sponsored a program of the Jewish embarking on a journey that prevent them from happening and work camps. Standing by Francine Garza-Vale, a Federation of San Antonio. was an exodus of our own: again. Standing in what was in the back of a preserved member of the Museum’s Bulterfrom the / 2x2ashes units of Poland (4 units) to left of the Warsaw Ghetto, cattle car, surrounded by Jewishthe peak Journal of Israel. - IAugust embarked 2011 we were told stories of the 150 other people, I felt very claustrophobic. I couldn’t help but imagine that the doors Steven H. Butler, C.P.A. would close and we would begin to move, as the Jews Darilek Butler & Associates PLLC of 70 years ago did. Standing next to me was a survivor n from Boca, who had spent n 5 days in a car similar to the Taxes one we were standing in. She was in hysterics. I could not n Small Business imagine the horrors she had Consulting experienced and how difficult it must be to be back in one of Personal Financial those cars. Planning We visited one of the countless mass graves in Poland. While most headstones have elaborate 2702 N. Loop 1604 E., Suite 202, San Antonio, TX 78232 carvings, dates, tributes, and (210) 979-0055 / FAX (210) 979-0058 a list of surviving family, [email protected] See MARCH, page 10

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MARCH chambers. How he continues of human beings. Some are continued from page 9 to go back year after year to given funeral processions and these graves had numbers, the very spot where his family periods of mourning, but they which was more still than so was murdered is beyond me, were given a pit. many other Jews were given, but he represents everything Standing outside of one of millions who were denied a good in the world: hope, life, the countless crematoriums, proper Jewish burial. joy (he never ceased to have I stared at the chimney. From Birkenau was truly grin on his face, even as the that chimney rose the smoke unbelievable. No textbook can on both sides. Never have I Jews were unloaded from rest of us were in tears). He from 800,000 bodies, innocent adequately prepare you for the seen a better depiction of the trains many times per day explained a day at Majdanek to bodies. Standing in the gas sheer size of the facility, or the number, 6 million. In the book, in Treblinka. “Welcome to us: beatings, selections, tireless chamber, looking up at the fact that in this single place, I found my name. Although I hell!” the Nazis screamed as work, and death. hole in the roof, I could not over one million people were am not related to the “Jacob the families were taken out When the camps were shake the frightening feeling herded in as less than animals Schwartz” in that book, it of the cattle cars. They were liberated, the Jewish that I would see a canister fall and systematically, brutally signified to me the fact that all told to undress and march a community began to ponder down and we would all stop murdered. Whole families Jews were victims and it truly few hundred feet to the gas how to create a monument to breathing, like the millions of rode over those railroad tracks, could have been me. In the gas chambers where they were all commemorate the people who people from 70 years ago. families that would never be chambers and crematoriums murdered. There are only a had perished in Majdanek. In whole again. When the Nazis of Auschwitz, you can see few documented survivors of the mean time, the ashes from To be continued in Sept. issue. gassed the Jews, they had scratch marks on the walls, the camp. In that pit lies the their bodies were being dug nowhere to dispose of the marks from people trying to ashes of around one million up by soldiers. It was decided ashes, so they dug pits. Some claw their way to freedom. Jews, many of whom were that they would build a dome of the pits were filled with In the forest, 3,000 Jews just like us: kids. We received and inside it would be the water. In these lakes lie the were rounded up and shot. letters from our parents at that ashes that were recovered: For more information on remains of nearly one million This number seems minute moment, telling us how proud 7 tons! There was 7 tons of scholarships for the 2015 innocent human beings. If compared to the six million, they were of us and how much human ash recovered. It’s March of the Living, contact you look closely enough, you but the same drill happened they loved us. Those letters truly baffling to think that the the Jewish Federation office at can see bone fragments or time and time again, city by made me cry, not because they dust is actually what’s left (210) 302-6960 little bits of teeth. As we stood city. One woman attempted to were sad, but because there around the pond, tears flowing run from the Nazis, her infant were so many other children out of our eyes, our leader, child in her arms. The Nazis just like me who had parents Rabbi Meir Tannenbaum of caught her and made her watch who loved them, who had Dallas, opened his mouth to as they grabbed her child by ambitions, who had hope, but share a story, but no words the foot and smashed his head who had all of that taken from came out. He simply mouthed, into a tree repeatedly until them. “I can’t” and turned away, he was dead. She was then His name is Max and he is a sobbing. As he and the rest shot. The brutality and total survivor. His family was taken of us cried, a light rain began disregard for human life is to Majdanek where he watched Toy Zone / 2x2 (4 units) inconceivable. them being taken to the gas to fall. The rain fell not over Jewish Journal - August 2014 the whole camp, but simply over the pond. Never have I experienced a more divine presence; it was as if God was shedding a tear with the rest of us. 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The 210-366-1300 210-698-8000 book is about fifteen feet long +1-210-3402293 10 August 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL Jimmy Toubin FOCUS ON FEDERATION Beldon Library News Literacy The Beldon Library is now accredited standards promoted by AJL. by the Association of Jewish Libraries Summer hours for The Beldon Library Coalition (AJL). The Basic Accreditation was are Monday, 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; awarded on June 23rd at the 49th annual Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.; and AJL conference held in Las Vegas, Wednesday, 1:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Stop celebrates Nevada. The accreditation is in effect for by, get a library card, and enjoy the 5 years. The AJL accreditation process library’s great selection of books for all volunteers entails a comprehensive evaluation of ages. a synagogue, school or center library The San Antonio measured against the highest standards of Jewish Coalition excellence. Eligibility for accreditation for Literacy held an is determined after a thorough review of appreciation lunch for its documentation showing that the library The Beldon Library is a program of the Beldon Librarian Lynn Waghalter with the volunteers on June 26 at and its staff adhere to the professional Jewish Federation of San Antonio. library’s official AJL Accreditation certificate the home of Dr. Habib and Manijeh Nathan. Nineteen volunteers attended the lunch, and gifts were given to them for their service to San Antonio students during the 2013/2014 school year. Michele Leverant, The Young Leadership Program of the Chair of the SAJCL, was recognized for her Jewish Federation of San Antonio support of the program. Coalition volunteers Are you in your 20s – 40s? Do you want to get involved in the Jewish community? tutor and mentor students in both public Do you want to learn leadership skills? Do you want to meet others for social and/ and private San Antonio or networking opportunities? area schools. They are currently working in Do you want to learn from leaders in the Jewish community? elementary and middle school grades. Do you want to make a difference? According to the Coalition’s Coordinator, If so, the Young Leadership Program is for you! Nathan Ratner, “Just become a Coalition volunteer for the Meets one Monday a month from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg upcoming 2014/2013 Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community (October through May) school year and you too can be an honoree at Topics include: next year’s appreciation lunch! It only takes one • Leadership hour per week during • History of the San Antonio Jewish community the regular school year. • Our connection to Israel Adults of all ages can • Tzedakah be Coalition volunteers. Currently there are many • Advocacy retirees and seniors • And more who are volunteering at schools through the Class is forming now and space is limited. Coalition, and this has been a very rewarding For more information, email Rachel Stern at [email protected] and enjoyable experience for them. Volunteers are

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CRC legitimate. positions before they can continued from page 1 Many Presbyterians purport to be in support of sitting in the pews of peace. To truly make peace state living side-by-side. local churches seem to be in the Middle East requires However, the Presbyterian unaware or in disagreement knowledge and respect for publication makes a uni- with the actions of their all the parties involved. dimensional straw man of national body, which has To create peace demands Zionism, distorting history, seen a steady decrease of of peace brokers that they often quoting individuals its membership over recent not demonize one side of a and groups out of context, years due to defections of its conflict. branding Zionism as a ‘false’ members. The Jewish community and ‘oppressive’ theology. Those Presbyterians of San Antonio is bolstered It is not enough for the who do support divestment by those Presbyterians who authors of this document and the lies in “Zionism have spoken up against to traffic in the odious libel Unsettled” are going to have divestment and Zionism that Zionism is racism - they to come to face the deep Unsettled and for peace. compare Zionism to Nazism. contradictions in their own We hope and expect the leadership of the church will repudiate this document.” The document was pulled Visit the from sale on the PC-USA website, but it has not been repudiated. Its supporters HEIRLOOM do not seem to recognize that it is a sloppy and highly inaccurate document. BED CO. According to Katherine Henderson, President of Auburn Theological Seminary, it is an ideologically driven document “which Built to Last purports to be about love, a Lifetime! but it actually expresses demonization, distortion and imbalance. Sadly, its sweeping allegations, blanket condemnations and troubling omissions are not South Texas’s Largest Selection of Hand Crafted Iron Beds. Customize & Choose your own likely to foster productive Style and Finish! Includes Canopies, Four Post and Daybeds! In All Sizes! conversations, but rather Find Luxury Linens for Bed & Bath in your choice of Egyptian cotton, to prevent them. It creates bamboo, velvet, satin, and silk. Our linens are easy care and machine washable walls not just between FREE Vacation - eco friendly and pet friendly. You’ll find a large selection of coverlets, shams, Presbyterians and Jews, duvets, and throw pillows - sheets, towels, and curtains. Israelis and Palestinians, but GEt away! also with the Presbyterian With minimum purchase. See store for details. MATTRESSES body itself.” Receive a Free Vacation Voucher redeemable for 3 Days/2 Nights Deluxe Hotel The document and the Accommodations for two at your choice of 22 Luxury Resort Destinations. Natural & Organic divestment vote have been Mattresses extolled by former Ku Klux Natura offers the largest selection of Klan leader David Duke. GREEN and Organic mattresses - Available in One church leader, Sid Batts, all standard sizes including Cal King. Adjustable beds, a teaching elder for the crib, and children’s mattresses also Available. Choose from all Presbytery of Salem, North Latex or Latex & Plant Based Memory Foam combinations for the Carolina, has noted that the Gift Sets Start at Large Selection of Choose the perfect 95 ultimate in sleep comfort! commissioners who voted fragrance & lamp. $39 AREA RUGS for divestment do not see Open 7 Days a Week! Jewish self-determination as Off Loop 1604 & Blanco Rd. 210-694-9200 legitimate and therefore do HEIRLOOM BED CO. Between HEB & Lowes.. www.HeirloomBeds.com not see the Jewish people as Everything you’ve dreamed your bedroom to be... All Offers Expire July 31, 2014. *Excludes Prior Sales. See Store for Details

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Manijeh Nathan and Dr. Mary Strang visit at the Literacy Coalition luncheon . difference.” LITERACY continued from page 11 Those interested in becoming a volunteer for always needed to provide the upcoming school year, that helping hand for regular should contact Nathan students who need just a Ratner, the Coalition’s Coalition volunteers tutor and mentor students in both public and private San Antonio area schools. little boost to improve their coordinator. Nathan’s office The San Antonio Jewish academic performance. This telephone number is (210) Coalition for Literacy is is a volunteer activity where 302-6972, and his e-mail a program of the Jewish you can actually see how address is ratnern@jfsatx. Federation of San Antonio. you are making a positive org.

YOU'RE INVITED! PJ Library Family Fun Day August 17 from 3-5 p.m. At the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community Featuring swimming, yummy treats, PJ Library story and special activity with loot to take home! Co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of San Antonio and the Barshop JCC

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TEMPLE BETH-EL BROTHERHOOD PREPARES A FATHER’S DAY MEAL

Herschel Sheiness, Fred Kanter, Sally Kanter, Geri Miller and Hannah Margolis take a break from serving pie and desserts.

Jonquil and Marc Feldman were first time volunteers in memory of Marc’s Father who was a veteran. On Father’s Day, volunteers for the Temple Beth- El Brotherhood, under the leadership of President Frame every image with care. Andy Kabbe, prepared a meatloaf and mashed potato dinner and served it at the Wounded Warrior and Family Support Center for the wounded military personnel and their families. Andy Kabbe’s meatloaf recipe was a big success with the families. The S.A. GIVEBACK program of the Community Relations Council helps to organize dinners with S.A. GIVEBACK volunteers and with various Jewish organizations. For more information about supporting the dinners, contact the Community Relations Council at (210) 203-6960.

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2014 JCC SUMMER CAMP ROCKS SENIOR’S SUNSHINE CLUB

ABOVE: Jewish “Rocker” Rick Recht leading song session for JCC campers. Left to right: Hinda K. Greenberg, Aaron Horning On, June 29, the young adults of YJSA (Young AT RIGHT: JCC Summer Camp & Jewish San Antonio) together with the seniors Shaliach Lital Raz and camper Tory of Chabad’s Sunshine Club, enjoyed lunch and Wadiche dressed up for Rock Star making Tzedaka charity boxes. Sunshine Club Day. a monthly senior’s luncheon co-sponsored by Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services.

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JFSA ANNUAL MEETING

Stephen Kramer, Shari Pulman, Ronit Sherwin, Ilene Kramer Raquel Holzman, Millie Ehrenberg, Laura Ehrenberg Chesler, Leslie Komet Ausburn, David Komet Melvin O’Banion The Annual Meeting and election of officers and directors of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio was held in the Holzman Auditorium on the Jewish Campus of San Antonio on Sunday, June 1. Outgoing Chair, Dr. Alice Viroslav, presided and incoming Chair Richard Planto was

elected. Kelly Kremer, Talia Pim, Nicole Porterfield, Sam Klein, Scott Lefton, Rachel Rosenfield, Photos by: Allan F Smith Francesca Garrett, Todd Schwartz

Sergio and Alice Viroslav Kelly Kremer, Georgiana Kremer, Nicole Porterfield

Jason Kboudi, Olivia Kboudi, David Kboudi

Ronit Sherwin, Richard Planto Mary Sue Kern, Rebecca Helterbrand, Gerard Migeon

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COMMUNITY MARKS THE 20TH CAMP RODFEI SEED CAMP ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSING OF THE LUBAVITCHER REBBE

Photos by: Allan F Smith Camp Rodfei Seed Camp counselors Avigail Garber, Ayelet Elefant, Elisheva Reyhanin, Shana Gross are joined by Counselors-in-training On June 24, close to 200 people attended an Sylvia Geller and Rachel Widman with camp Rodfei campers. Evening of Thought & Melody at Chabad, The Seed Counselor Avigail Center for Jewish Life and Learning, marking Garber and CITS Rachel the 20th anniversary of the passing of The Widman and Tamara Weiss enjoy the bounce Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel house at Camp Rodfei. Schneerson o.b.m. Keynote speaker was Dr. David Luchins who spoke on the Rebbe’s relationship with world leaders and his impact on global affairs.

SCIENCE WIZARDS AT WORK

UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:

Rosh Hashanah Begins sundown Wednesday, Sept. 24 Yom Kippur Begins sundown Friday, Oct. 3 Young children enjoyed a variety of hands-on science projects that Watch for schedule of High Holiday services in the September Jewish Journal. allowed them to explore different concepts and ideas at the Heintz Preschool’s Science Wizards at Work summer camp.

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SUPER SUPPER! RODFEI ON ICE Samuel Widen and Alex Geller joined in the fun at an ice skating social hosted by Congregation Rodfei Sholom on Rodfei Sholom hosted a Mexican dinner for the congregation’s Summer June 8. Supper Club Event on June 18. IN THE COMMUNITY JEWISH WAR VETERANS CORNER Calendar of Events: South Carolina. warriors and their families from a branch of the United the winter meeting of the Sunday, Aug. 24 For further information, at the Wounded Warriors States armed forces, you are Department of Texas, 9:30 a.m., Jewish Campus contact Post Commander pavilion Ft Sam. eligible to join JWV. Any Arkansas, Louisiana and Room 277 Norton Shectman at (210) For more information, current active member of Oklahoma the latter part of Rose Williams, a survivor 493-6660. contact Ken Ashworth (210) any branch of the US Armed January 2015. The meeting is of a Nazi Concentration 647-0330. Forces is eligible to join. a gathering of post members Camp during World War II, Tuesday, Sept. 30 For further information and within the 4 states of the de- will speak on her experienc- 7 p.m.- 8 p.m., CTC sec- Membership Drive application contact Irwin partment for discussions of es at Post meeting. Program tion of the Audie Murphy underway Barath, (210) 341-4502. veteran affairs as well as for includes light breakfast; VA Hospital Post 753 Bingo/ If you are a Veteran who department business. More open to the public RSVP to Social with patients. hasBeyer an honorableBoys / 2x2 discharge(4 units) San Antonio Post will host on this event forthcoming. Post Commander Norton For more information, Jewish Journal - January 2014 Shectman (210) 493-6660. contact Ken Ashworth at (210) 647-0330. August 17-24 119th annual Jewish War Vet- Thursday, Nov. 13 erans of the U.S.A.national Post members will be serv- convention in Charleston, ing supper to the wounded The Next Generation Salad Bar “We’ll Bend Over Backwards For You” WORLD EVENTS ARE CommerCial and residential serviCes CHANGING BY THE MINUTE. (210) 656-9027 (830) 606-2697

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Awareness Campaign Congregation Agudas Heifers. Think you have nd For the third year, replace it free of charge Achim will host the 2 skills? Teams are still being annual Kosher BBQ accepted. Chabad will be sponsoring if it is not kosher (a $35 Championship on the A fun family event, a Mezuzah Awareness value). In addition, if you synagogue grounds at the Texas Kosher BBQ Campaign in San Antonio. do not yet own a Mezuzah 16550 Huebner Road, on Championship will include The affixing of a and would like one, Chabad Sunday Oct. 26 from 11 (to date) live music by Los Mezuzah on the front will give you a brand new a.m.- 5 p.m. The event, #3 Dinners and Cool Like door has been widely Mezuzah for the front door sponsored by HEB, will Roy. practiced within the Jewish of your home. benefit the San Antonio Event attendees will be community. However, For more information and Food Bank. able to sample BBQ served unbeknownst to many to make an appointment, Thirty (30) grill teams from the team pits; and people, often beautiful please call Chabad at (210) will compete for the Kosher sides and other fixings from Mezuzah cases on front 764-0300. BBQ Champ title and a the Kowsher Café. doors do not contain kosher The program is sponsored Biblical references in last custom designed grand There will also be a parchment scrolls. by Dr. Eric and Adah year’s team names reflect champion belt buckle. Kiddie Korral with games From Sunday, Aug. 10 Schaffer in loving memory the fun, casual atmosphere The winner will be and activities for children; through Friday, Aug. 22, of Dorothy and Alfred of the Kosher BBQ: The chosen by a panel of hot dog and pickle eating Chabad will send someone Schaffer. Lost Tribe, Jew C Que, celebrity judges. A People’s Contests; Bubbe’s Bazaar to check the Mezuzah scroll The Golden Calf Grillers, Choice selection will also with twenty-five (25) on your front door, and The Kosher Smokers, and be awarded. the Smoke ‘N’ Hot Red vendors selling everything from nuts to jewelry, trinkets and treasures in • Raccoons • Squirrels • Rats • Mice • Bats • Birds • Opossums between; raffles and prizes. The barbecue honors the memory and legacy Tired of No Control with of Texas and Southwest philanthropists and ranchers Emma Freeman and her sons Joe and Harry. Attic Noise & Activity? The Freeman family were long-time members of Congregation Agudas WE ARE THE HUMANE REMOVAL & SOLUTION - 15 MONTH WARRANTY! Achim and longtime lovers of great barbecue. For more information on FULL RODENT team registration, ticket and EXCLUSION advance purchase options, visit www.TheTexasKosher BBQChampionship.com.

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Fundraiser supports Hadassah hosts Meet & Greet with new rabbis The San Antonio Chapter serving area congregations will be at the Hadassah families of children of Hadassah will host an in 5775: Rabbi Mara gathering. afternoon event to meet Nathan at Temple Beth- The rabbis will each have with severe disabilities and greet many of the El (Reform), Rabbi a chance to speak about new Jewish clergy in our David Komerofsky at what drew them to San A special fundraising event in 2008. community. Temple Chai (Reform), Antonio and their plans for this month will benefit a local The fundraising event will The get-together will be Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham the future. Refreshments foundation that provides be held at Medlar’s Fine held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, at Congregation Agudas will be served. The event resources to families with Jewelry, 7115 Blanco Road, Aug. 3, in the Holzman Achim (Conservative), and is open to the community, children whose medical on September 11 from 5:30 Auditorium on the Jewish Rabbi Avraham Scheinberg but RSVP are requested. conditions prevent them from p.m.-8:30 p.m. The event will campus, 12500 NW at Congregation Rodfei Contact Marge Present at walking or speaking. include kosher refreshments as Military Hwy. Sholom (Orthodox). All (210) 492-5153. The Michelle Kuri well as musical entertainment Four new rabbis will be except Rabbi Nathan Foundation was founded by and a live auction. Dr. Elishiva Nawrocik in For more information on memory of her daughter who the event or the Michelle Kuri suffered from severe cerebral Foundation, call (210) 601- Rodfei begins preparing for the High Holidays palsy until her death at age 37 5973. The month of Elul is Elul is also a time to begin upcoming High Holidays a time of repentance in the process of asking on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at preparation for the High forgiveness for wrongs done 7:30 p.m. in the home of In the (luggage) bag Holidays. to other people. Daniella Ritter. NCJW is collecting in September. If you will not be This mood of repentance Congregation Rodfei For more information and serviceable used luggage to at either of these meetings or are builds throughout the month Sholom invites the Jewish to RSVP (by Friday, Aug. benefit children in foster care not an NCJW member, contact of Elul to the period of community to join together 22), contact the synagogue whose belonging are currently Lee Markman at (210) 525-8785 Selichot, Rosh Hashanah, to welcome the month of at [email protected] or jewish journal ad_Layout 1 5/16/14 9:49 AM Page 1 being transported in garbage to arrange for pick up. and finally to Yom Kippur. Elul and prepare for the (210) 493-3557. bags. NCJW learned of this situation as a result of participating in a DHELoIVmEReY BCAuTsEiRnINeGss PELAvNeNnINtG subcommittee of a statewide ® Task Force on Foster Care. Since 1986 All of this is an outgrowth of the section’s new Transitions initiative, a program to assist and support young adults aging out of foster care. NCJW will be providing one on one OFFICE LUNCHES FAMILY DINNERS... mentoring along with group F o t cultural and educational Eat Out In® programs. Delivers! or Buffet style ckaged “It was at the invitation ividually pa ind ailable of BCFS, our partner in the meals are av project, that we joined the task force,” said NCJW’s Ruth Wurzburg. When we heard gg Little Italy that garbage bags…was the current answer to the packing problem, we knew that our members and supporters could do better.” If you have luggage that you India Palace no longer need and that is still in good condition, take it to the next NCJW Trashy Book Club Meeting on Aug. 21 at For deliverycall or order online Formosa the home of Sheryd Jackson or 210 447-3777 • WWW.EATOUTIN.COM garden ! to the NCJW Opening meeting + lot mor

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GMJSS AND JCS-SA ANNUAL MEETING

Photo by: Allan F Smith Daniel Laser, Bernard Rabinowitz, Warren Lieberman, Harold Berg, Mike Kelne, Robi Jalnos, Mindy Spigel, Suzanne Huber, Alice Troy, Shari Pulman, Nancy Gerson. Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services (GMJSS) and Jewish Care System of San Antonio (JCS-SA) held a combined annual meeting on Sunday, July 20 at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus of the Jewish Community. The meeting marked a number of achievements during the past year, and also talked about growth – discussing some new ideas, partnerships and direction future work of the organiza- tion. GMJSS touches the lives of Jewish seniors in San Antonio through direct programming, community partnerships, transportation and one-on-one connections, including delivering kosher meals for seniors. GMJSS strives to combat two of the biggest obstacles seniors face today – isolation and transportation. To schedule a ride to a Jewish community event or religious service, call Lety at (210) 302-6946. Beldon Library to host Venezuela author Sigal Ratner-Arias will be at the sale. There is no charge for the Beldon Library on Thurs. Aug. program, which is a sponsored 7 at 7 p.m. to talk about her by the Jewish Federation of San book 64:Una Novela. Copies Antonio. The program will be of the book will be available for in Spanish.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio August 2014 21 IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH NEWS Registration JCC Judaics After School (JAS) open for Chabad begins second year The Jewish Community and ritual, Torah, values, JAS students also have Center Judaics After School and culture. the opportunity to enroll Hebrew School (JAS) program for Jewish JAS runs Monday in Kids Club, the JCC Registration is now open fosters creativity and supports children attending the through Friday from school after school care program, for Chabad Hebrew School, your child’s personal style of charter school, Eleanor dismissal until 3:50 p.m. and a wide variety of JCC which is open to every Jewish learning,” said Rabbi Teldon. Kolitz Tuition is $1100 per year enrichment programs and child, regardless of their ‘Our curriculum has been Academy, at the Campus is and may be paid in monthly sports opportunities that affiliation or level of religious designed to make lasting accepting registration forms installments. Classes begin take place after class. observance. positive impact on the life of for this fall. on Monday, Aug. 18. To register or for more Chabad says the Hebrew your child through drama, This supplemental Jewish Learn more about information about JAS, School staff is carefully song, art and stories.’ studies program will JAS and view the 2014- contact JAS Director Rachel selected for their extensive To register or learn more, call provide students education 15 calendar at www. Rustin at [email protected] knowledge of and Chabad at (210) 764-0300. in the areas of Jewish life jccsanantonio.org/jas. or (210) 302-6969. their dedication to Jewish education. “They are as enthusiastic about teaching as our students are about learning,” said Rabbi Levi Teldon. The curriculum, taught using discussion-based and hands-on methods, covers SAVE THE DATE: a wide range of topics, including Jewish history, prayer, Israel, weekly Sunday, November 16th Torah portion and Jewish holidays. The Hebrew reading curriculum called Aleph for the 2014 Global Day of Jewish Learning. Champ is based on the martial arts motivational philosophy ofDough color-coded / 1x2 reading units levels and(2 testing,units) leading to a winningJewish cycle Journal of learning. - January“We create 2010 an environment- v.1 that brings Judaism to life,

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22 August 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH NEWS JCC welcomes new staff member Samantha Mazuz has joined the program, worked as an adjunct professor at the Rachel Rustin, previous director staff of the JCC as Teen/Young Adult completed a NYU Richard Stockton College of NJ in of Hillel, is transitioning into a new Services Coordinator and Hillel Masters program, the Jewish Studies Department, and exciting roll at the JCC – Director Director. Samantha recently moved and got married. was involved in Young Leadership of Jewish Journeys – where she will to the area from New Jersey with her Upon moving throughout the Jewish Community. continue to direct JAS (Judaics After husband Idan, whom she met while back to the Samantha has also lead and School) at the J as well as work with living in Israel. states with the organized Birthright trips and has all JCC departments to create and Samantha’s relationship with Israel vision of making spoken at the annual Birthright Gala implement a variety of new Jewish began over three years ago upon a difference this past spring in New York City. experience initiatives. Samantha Mazuz, graduating from Rutgers University the JCC’s new in her Jewish Samantha and Idan moved to San “We are looking forward to the new when she received a phone call Teen/Young Community Antonio this past July. programming options that we will from Birthright to go on a trip that Adult Services and passing Samantha’s primary be able to offer as both Rachel and January. She quickly packed her Coordinator and on her love for responsibilities at the JCC will be Samantha transition into their new bags for a life changing experience Hillel Director. her homeland, directing Hillel San Antonio as well roles at the J, sharing their experiences 2 adsto forIsrael thewhich Septembersubsequently became 2014 Samantha Jewish taught HebrewJournal school and as developing and implementing and love for Judaism and Israel with her home for two years where she Sunday Judaica class to 5th graders, programming for teens and young our community,” said Lauren Ross, participated on a Masa internship 9th grade Hebrew High School, adults in our community. JCC COO/Vice President.

Agudas Achim launches new BBYO recruiting family Shabbat programs new members The local chapters of Jewish teens in Houston and Congregation Agudas 6 and under. The weekly 3rd grade and under includes BBYO, the largest Jewish Austin. Members participate A warm, welcoming and innovative RefAchimorm con ghasrega tintroducedion two program is held every music, fun and Torah stories. youth organization in the in monthly chapter (210) 340-2090 new “family style” Shabbat Shabbat morning at 11 a.m. This monthly program world, have opened fall meetings, variety of local programs led by Lauren The program concludes begins at 6:15 p.m. and will recruiting for new members. events, and attend three Jewish high school students Regional conventions during Abraham, the synagogue’sTemple Chaiby is joining big en theou gcongregationh to inspi re yobeu ,held bu ton s mthea lfollowingl enoug h to know you. new rebbetzin. for Adon Olam, grape juice, Fridays: August 1, September interested in meeting other the year. Bim Bam Shabbat! is an challah and Kiddush lunch. 5, October 10, November Jewish teens or gaining “At the end of the four interactive Shabbat program Family Friendly Friday 7, December 5, January 9, leadership experience are year experience, seniors for parents and children age Night Service, for children in February 6, March 6, April encouraged to join. reflect that BBYO had a 10, and May 1. San Antonio BBYO has positive impact on their For more information, two chapters: Erich Weiss Jewish identity and helped please call (210) 479-0307. (boys) and Sababa (girls). give them the skills to be a BBYO teen leaders help better leader and friendships A warm, welcoming and innovative Reform congregation Chicago Bagel & Deli / 2x1.5plan units and (3 lead units) events and that will last a lifetime,” said (210) 340-2090 Jewish Journal - Sept. 2012 form friendships with Dylan Ashworth, BBYO city director. A new parent information meeting and new member event will be held on Chicago Bagel & Deli Sunday, August 24 at 1:00pm at the JCC. For more information about HAPPY NEW YEAR! events or membership, Place your orders early for the holidays contact Dylan Ashworth, by September 10, 2014 San Antonio BBYO city Round Challah with Raisins, Lox, Bagels, director at (210) 302-6869 Cream cheese, Whole whitefish pieces available or [email protected]. The cost to join is $75 for Wurzbach & Vance Jackson 691-2245 a year or $149 for all four Rabbi David Komerofsky  Mark Meyers, President Monday-Friday 6am - 3pm • Saturday 7am -3pm • Sunday 7am-2pm years.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio August 2014 23 IN THE COMMUNITY: SENIORS GMJSS expands grants to benefit Jewish seniors As it begins its fourth year of organizations. • Congregation Agudas Achim direct programs that offer kosher awarding grants to support area GMJSS supports seniors in • Chabad Center for Jewish Life meals to seniors, host Jewish Living Jewish seniors, Golden Manor the community through grants to and Learning programs in senior centers such as Jewish Senior Services (GMJSS) has nonprofit groups or organizations • Heintz Preschool of Congregation Adante Senior Living and Madison expanded its grant program – more who directly serve Jewish seniors Agudas Achim Estates, and religious services and than 16% in the current fiscal year in the San Antonio area. GMJSS • Morningside Ministries / respite programs at Golden Estates that runs July 2014-June 2015. expects to serve more than 700 mmLearn.org Rehabilitation Center. • Grant dollars awarded increased Jewish seniors this year through • Northeast Senior Assistance GMJSS is always looking to $142,000 for transportation and transportation, grant recipients’ • The Patient Institute to partner with groups and direct program grants. programs, partnerships and direct • Congregation Rodfei Sholom organizations that share its • 14 programs are receiving grants programming. • Temple Beth-El mission of addressing the needs this year, six of them new. Recipients of grants for programs • The Playhouse San Antonio. and enriching the lives of Jewish • Through transportation and that enrich the lives of local Jewish In addition to the grants awarded seniors in San Antonio. For more grants, GMJSS will support the seniors are: to these local agencies and information, call Daniel Laser, senior-focused programs of more • Jewish Family Service congregations, GMJSS will continue Executive Director, at (210) 302- than a dozen Jewish community • Barshop JCC or expand transportation efforts and 6946. Seniors a growing target for financial exploitation By Ian S. Lovestock crimes go unreported is of consumer fraud and • Charity scams • Annuity sales that the victim is frequently financial exploitation. Those • People claiming they are • Investment or security According to the embarrassed to report it or they with aging parents should from a utility or a telephone schemes National Conference for feel a family member may discuss the following warnings company needing access to • Internet “phishing” State Legislatures, financial try to assume control of their with them. your home • Identity theft crime and exploitation of the finances or a fear they will lose Some warning signs of • Roof repair, driveway • Medicare scams elderly can involve the illegal their independence. consumer fraud: repair, lawn service: the senior Some indicators of financial or improper use of a senior There are two general • Excessive number of is offered a discount rate or exploitation: citizen’s funds, property or categories of financial crimes magazine subscriptions claiming they have left over • An acquaintance recently assets, as well as fraud or against the elderly; fraud • Checks and bank materials from another job identity theft perpetrated committed by strangers withdrawals that the elder • Predatory lending See EXPLOITATION, page 25 against aging Americans. and financial exploitation cannot explain Exact statistics on how by relatives and caregivers. • Unsolicited phone calls frequently financial crimes Seniors may be easily targeted from marketing companies against the elderly occur are because of stereotyping that offering “fantastic” not available as it is widely they are poorly informed, opportunities believed to be underreported living alone, or potentially • Lottery and sweepstakes by victims. A recent study by suffering from mental scams • a major insurance company deterioration. Home repair/traveling con 1102 E. Sonterra Blvd. #106 estimates the financial loss The best way to decrease artists San Antonio, TX 78258 by victims of elder financial elderly fraud is to educate • Grandparent scam: crimes and exploitation seniors on the warning signs someone claiming to be a www.janismorganrealty.com in excess of $2.9 billion, and indicators of financial friend of your grandchild tells crimes. Crime prevention you’re their grandchild is in Janis 210.413.5032 annually. Actually, about one Kerri 210.445.0320 in 44 cases of financial abuse effortsHadassah have identified / 2x1 units several (2 units)jail and needs you to send Office 210.482.3236 is ever reported, almost one in warningJewish signsJournal and indicators- June July2014 money immediately ten financial abuse victims will turn to Medicaid as a direct result of their own monies Choose Hadassah to make your Want to get involved in being stolen from them. what's happening in the local Cognitive impairment and the impact in Israel and the world! need for help with activities of For more information about continuing the Jewish community? daily living make victims more extraordinary work of Hadassah, call Kathy We can help! Call Federation vulnerable to financial abuse. at 210-823-8603 or visit www.hadassah.org. Crime prevention specialists Like the San Antonio Chapter of Hadassah on Facebook! at (210) 302-6960. agree that the reason these

24 August 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: SENIORS All things Jewish course

now registering seniors Tisha B’Av is known as the “saddest day in Jewish history.” While the day recalls general tragedies which The Academy of Learning class: Hava Negila, the story these DVDs (or others you have befallen the Jewish people over the ages, the in Retirement (ALIF), a of how the song became think are well suited for the day focuses on commemoration of five events: the school open to anyone over the anthem for Israel, and course) and are willing to destruction of both the First and Second Temple in 50, will offer a film class this American Jerusalem, which loan them to the class, please Jerusalem, the sin of the twelve scouts sent by Moses, fall called Yiddishkiet. tells the story of the Jewish contact Surad at masgatos@ who spoke disparagingly about the Promised Land, the The 6-week class will be immigrants who immigrated satx.rr.com or (210) 273- razing of Jerusalem following the siege of Jerusalem in held on Mondays from 9:30 to San Francisco, and their 9516. 70 CE, and the failure of the Bar Kokhba revolt against a.m. to 12:15 p.m. beginning contributions to the growth To learn more about the the Roman Empire. in mid-October. of that city (the film aired on ALIF or to receive a fall Over time, Tisha B’Av has come to be a Jewish day Course instructor Marsha KLRN-TV several months course catalog, contact of mourning, not only for these events, but also for later Surad is searching for two ago). Rhonda Roberts at (210) tragedies. DVD’s to use during the If you have either of 407-0167. The fast lasts about 25 hours, beginning at sunset on the eve of Tisha B’Av and ends at nightfall the following day. EXPLOITATION • Unscrupulous in-home care providers It is customary to sit on low stools or on the floor continued from page 24 charging for their services while Eicha (The Book of Lamentations) is recited by If you or believe you or your parents or expressed interest in a senior’s finances candlelight. grandparents have been a victim of financial • Phone calls or e-mails from a bank, credit This year Tisha B’Av begins on Monday night, Aug. crimes, contact banking representatives first to card company or a government agency asking 4. close or change accounts immediately. Then, for your personal information or soliciting help Mincha Services at Rodfei Sholom will be at 7:45 notify local law enforcement authorities. in a criminal investigation. p.m. followed by Maariv at 9 p.m. Eicha (Lamentations) Crime prevention officers working with the • A caregiver or relative has no means of is read during the evening service. Following services San Antonio Fear Free Environment (SAFFE) support and is overly interested in the elder’s there will be a DVD presented by the Chofetz Chaim units at each sub-station are available to financial arrangements Heritage Foundation. address these issues. Remember, if it is too • Checking account and credit card On Tuesday morning, Aug. 5, services will be at 6:15 good to be true – it usually is. statement are sent to a relative or caregiver and a.m. followed by reading kinot, tragedies that have are unexplained or not accessible to the elder. Ian S. Lovestock is a Texas certified crime occurred throughout Jewish history. Each one will be • Using a Power of Attorney inappropriately prevention specialist advocating against crimes preceded by an explanation. Mincha (services) will be • Taking advantage of joint bank accounts or against the elderly, a retired Texas peace at 7:45 p.m. followed by Maariv (services). The actual credit card accounts officer and an adjunct professor of criminal fast will end at 9:14 p.m. • Using ATM cards or stealing checks Academy Sleep / 2x2 units (4 units) justice at the University of the Incarnate Word. Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 Gurinsky’s Fine Jewelry WE’VE MOVED! COME SEE US IN OUR NEW HOME Sleep Better. Breathe Easier. Think More Clearly. v Accredited by The American Academy of Sleep Medicine RELOCATED IN NORTH STAR MALL - IN THE DILLARD’S WING v A full-service, all ages sleep center. Our medical directors are board-certified in sleep medicine, neurology (CN), 210-541-1475 • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK pulmonary medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics v Offering full diagnostic and therapeutic services, comprehensive management, home sleep testing, We pay top dollar for GOLD, SILVER, and alternatives to CPAP

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio August 2014 25 ARTS & CULTURE Sweet The Sheldon Vexler Theatre sounds of season kicks off 16th season The Sheldon Vexler Theatre’s 2014- and frequent collaborator, as Nurse are also available for purchase now summer 15 season presents four productions Ratched, and their son, Kailyr, as Billy. through Sept. 20 providing patrons this year including One Flew over the Based on Ken Kesey’s novel, the with a savings of up to $17 for the to fill Cuckoo’s Nest (Aug. 23 – Sept. 20), story follows a rebel – McMurphy – complete season. Season packages The Trojan Women (Oct. 25 – Nov. who feigns insanity in order to finish are $68 for general admission, $65 15), Talley’s Folly (Feb. 5 – Mar. 1) his prison sentence in a mental ward for seniors (65+) and military and $60 the air and Rumors (May 2 – 31). rather than on a work farm. There, he for JCC members. Individual tickets Most are familiar with the 1975 film discovers the patients of the asylum are $21 for general admission, $18 San Antonio musicians version of Dale Wasserman’s One make a lot more sense than the restrictive for JCC members/military/seniors will join together at 3 p.m. Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest featuring and conformist establishment. (65+) and $15 for students/SATCO on August 17 for an “Ode Jack Nicholson as McMurphy. The Tickets are on sale now and may be members/groups of 10+. Call The to Summer’s End” musical Vex production will feature Artistic purchased by calling 210-302-6835 Vex Box Office at (210) 302-6835 for event at Temple Beth-El, 211 Director Ken Frazier in Nicholson’s or at any JCC courtesy desk during more information and to purchase your Belknap. role, with Tami Kai, Ken’s wife regular JCC hours. Season passes passes and tickets. This first ever inter- generational and inter- congregational event, presented by a number JCC Summer Concert Series asks, of area congregations and organzations, is free “What does the Fox Sing?” and refreshments will be provided. Jewish families OPERA San Antonio and 10 a.m. in the Holzman be shown in its entirety at with members of the San from all congregations are the San Antonio Symphony Auditorium. the new Tobin Center for the Antonio Symphony. invited to join together and will offer a free presentation In conjunction with Performing Arts in the fall. RSVP online at www. enjoy the art of music. about Opera music and JCamp’s summer concert All ages are wecome at jccsanantonio.org/ The event is sponsored their upcoming production, series, this event provides an this free community event, artandmusic or by calling by Golden Manor Jewish Fantastic Mr. Fox, at the exclusive sneak preview of including a visit with the (210) 302-6820. Senior Services (GMJSS) JCC on Friday, Aug. 1 at the production that will later “instrument petting zoo” in conjunction with Temple Beth-El, Congregation El Jarro de Arturo / 2x2 units (4 units) Agudas Achim, Chabad Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 Lubavitch of San Antonio, Rodfei Sholom Jewish Federation of San Antonio, Congregation painting party Rodfei Sholom, and Temple Chai. Congregation Rodfei with friends, and enjoy light RSVP by August 12 by Sholom will host its next refreshments. contacting Lety Vargas at Sunday Funday on Sunday, RSVP by Thursday, [email protected] or Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to Aug. 21 by contacting the (210) 302-6946. noon at The Painted Plate, synagogue at rodfeisa@ Transportation to the event, located at Huebner Road Johngmail. Troycom / 1x1or (210) units 493-3557.(1 unit) Jewish Journal - Jan 2010 - v.1 for those who need it, will be and Vance Jackson. The provided by GMJSS. Please intergenerational coming- note any transportation needs together is open to the John S. Troy within your RSVP. For more community, including LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT information, call the GMJSS Rodfei Sholom’s Sunday office. Funday kids, L’Chayim Club MEMBER A.S.L.A. members and NCSYers. 222-1355 Everyone will have the opportunity to make something special to be used for Rosh Hashanah, mingle

26 August 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL ARTS & CULTURE NCJW Trashy Book Club Rodfei Book Club to get together on Aug. 21 to meet Aug. 6

The Rodfei Book Club The next National net to let her know what will meet at Congregation Council of Jewish Women topping or wine you will be Rodfei Sholom at 7:30 p.m. (NCJW) Trashy Book sharing with the group. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, to Club meeting will take NCJW is a faith-based discuss The Woman Who place on Monday, Aug. 21 grassroots organization Defied Kings: The life and at 7 p.m. at the home of that advocates for women, Times of Dona Gracie Nasi, Sheryd Jackson. Discussion children and family issues by Andree Aelion Brooks. around the summer reading both on a local level as well Born in Lisbon in 1510, selection, The Vacationers, as nationally. Dona Gracie Nasi sojourned will be paired with ice For more information in Antwerp and Venice and cream and wine. on becoming an NCJW finally settled in Ferrara Participants are asked member, visit www.ncjwsa. where, as a successful and to email Sheryd at org or contact Cathy Pottorf Jewish international banker, sherydsheryd@sbcglobal. at [email protected]. she used her wealth and connections to operate an underground railroad that people who were living saved, from the Inqisition, secretly as Jews, but who many of her fellow Spanish adopted the Catholic church and Portuguese conversos, for appearances’ sake.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio August 2014 27 YOUR JEWISH COMMUNITY JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Main Number: (210) 302-6960 / Holocaust Memorial Museum: (210) 302-6807 / Beldon Library: (210) 302-6805 Barshop Jewish Community Center Ronit Sherwin, Chief Executive Officer Judy Lackritz, 12500 NW Military Highway, Suite 275, San Antonio, TX 78231 [email protected] / (210) 302-6961 Director Community Relations Council Phone: (210) 302-6820 Fax: (210) 408-2341 Lauren Abraham, Coordinator PJ Library [email protected] Executive Director: Saul F. Levenshus Email: [email protected] [email protected] Sandy Leigh, Advertising Director President: David Palans The Jewish Journal Tiffany Bockerstette, Chief Financial Officer Website: www.jccsanantonio.org [email protected] [email protected] Programs include a nationally-accredited nursery school, an after-school Alan Carney, Accounting Manager Amy Levine-Reagin, Executive Assistant center for school age children, a variety of summer camp programs, [email protected] [email protected] weekly programming for senior adults, and many cultural, educational Nathan Ratner, and recreational programs. Sophia Cathcart, Special Programs Manager Coordinator Holocaust Memorial Museum San Antonio Jewish Coalition for Literacy Jewish Family Service [email protected] [email protected] 12500 NW Military Highway, Suite 250, San Antonio, TX 78231 Francesca Garrett, Danielle Roberts, Campaign Administrator Phone: (210) 302-6920 Director Holocaust Memorial Museum [email protected] Fax: (210) 302-6952 [email protected] Juana Rubalcava, Education Director Executive Director: M. H. Levine President: Ilene Kramer Susan Avitan Kariv, Chief Development Officer Holocaust Memorial Museum [email protected] Jewish Family Service (JFS) offers a wide range of professional [email protected] counseling, social services, advocacy for victims of crime, and Stacey Kline Schwartz, Lauren Sandoval, services for seniors including senior living and care options. JFS Director Women’s Philanthropy Graphic Designer, The Jewish Journal maintains the highest level of confidentiality at all time. [email protected] [email protected] Leslie Komet Ausburn, Rachel Stern, Marketing/Editor The Jewish Journal Coordinator B’nai Tzedek and The Tribe Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services [email protected] [email protected] 12500 N.W. Military Hwy. Suite 260, San Antonio, TX 78231 Lynn Waghalter, Librarian Beldon Library Phone: (210) 302-6946 [email protected] Website: http://www.goldenmanor.net Executive Director: Daniel L. Laser President: Shari P. Pulman SAN ANTONIO CONGREGATIONS Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services (GMJSS) works to meet the Congregation Agudas Achim (Conservative) Temple Chai (Reform) needs and enrich the lives of Jewish seniors in the San Antonio area 16550 Huebner Road, 78248 Meets at the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish through services that keep seniors connected to the broader Jewish Phone: (210) 479-0307 Fax: (210) 479-0295 Community community by providing transportation for Jewish seniors, through website: www.agudas-achim.org 12500 N.W. Military Hwy., 78231 direct services, and through grants to other organizations for Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, Senior Rabbi Office: 7410 Blanco Road, Suite #340 programs that benefit all San Antonio area Jewish seniors. (July 2014) San Antonio, TX 78216 Hazzan Jeremy Lipton Office phone: (210) 340-2090 Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio Congregation Beth Am (Reconstructionist) website: www.templechaisa.org P.O. Box 780264 San Antonio, TX 78278 7150 IH 10 West, 78213 Mark Meyers, President Phone: (210) 736-4352 Phone: (210) 492-2173 Fax: (210) 342-8935 Rabbi David Komerofsky Non-profit organization offering interest-free loans to members of the website: www.bethamsatx.org San Antonio Jewish community in need of temporary assistance Chabad Lubavitch ofSouth Texas President: Helene Bachmann San Antonio Hillel Lay Leader Marion Bernstein 14535 Blanco Rd., 78216 Phone: (210) 492-1085 Fax: (210) 493-9460 Website: www.sahillel.org Congregation Rodfei Sholom website: www.chabadsa.com Director: Rachel Rustin (Orthodox) Rabbi Chaim Block Phone: (210) 201-Jews 3003 Sholom Dr., 78230 Rabbi Yossi Marrus Email: [email protected] Phone: (210) 493-3557 Fax: (210) 492-0629 Rabbi Levi Teldon San Antonio Hillel serves college students throughout the San E-Mail address: [email protected] Antonio area. SA Hillel maintains a presence on the primary cam- Website: www.rodfeisholom.org Congregation Israel of San Antonio puses (UTSA and Trinity), with students from other campuses invited Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg (Conservative, Covenantal to join those events or city-wide events. Rabbi Avraham Scheinberg Judaism in Prayer and Practice) After School Judaics (JAS @ The J) Temple Beth-El (Reform) Office & Mailings: 12500 NW Military Hwy., 78231 / Phone: (210) 302-6969 16320 Huebner Road at St. Andrew 211 Belknap Place, 78212 Gan Gani Preschool Phone: (210) 733-9135 Fax: (210) 737-8946 San Antonio, Texas, 78248 14535 Blanco Rd. 78216 / Phone: (210) 764-0300 E-mail address: [email protected] All Faiths Chapel: Website:www.beth-elsa.org 5000 Fawn Meadow Drive at Floyd Curl Heintz Preschool Rabbi Mara Nathan, Senior Rabbi San Antonio, Texas 78240 16550 Huebner Rd. 78248 / Phone: (210) 479-0429 (July 1, 2014), Rabbi Elisa Koppel, Phone: (210) 387-2436 JCC Block & Dreeben School for Young Children Rabbi Samuel M. Stahl, Emeritus Hazzan David Silverstein, JD, 12500 NW Military Hwy., 78231 / Phone: (210) 302-6846 Cantor Julie Berlin Founding Ritual Leader Rev. 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28 August 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL MAZAL TOV BAT MITZVAH: BAR MITZVAH: Peyton Elizabeth Ausburn Shane Riley Goldberg Peyton Elizabeth Ausburn will be Shane Riley Goldberg will called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, August 9 at Temple on Saturday, August 23 at Beth-El. Temple Beth-El. Shane Peyton is the daughter of Leslie is the son of Marnie and and Adam Ausburn, and the sister Michael Goldberg and the of Ethan and Madeleine Ausburn. younger brother of Jake. Peyton is the granddaughter of Dr. He is the grandson of Lana Eleanor Komet, Mary Ausburn, and Gordon Friedman of Mack and Edith Ausburn, Mickey Wilmette, Illinois and Susan Komet, and Dr. Harvey Komet (of and Sherman Goldberg, both blessed memory). She is the great of blessed memory. granddaughter of Ann and Morry Shane is an honor student Beldon, both of blessed memory. and member of the NJHS at Peyton is an honor student at Jose Jose M. Lopez Middle School M. Lopez Middle School and plays where he plays football and competitive tennis. runs track. He also plays the For her mitzvah project, Peyton clarinet in the Lopez Honors is collecting new and gently used Band. children’s books for the SAReads For his Bar Mitzvah Book Bank located at the San Antonio project, Shane is collecting Food Bank. If you have children’s school supplies for local books that you would like to donate, elementary and middle school please email [email protected]. students who are in need. Penner's / 2x2 units (4 units) Jewish Journal - April 2014 Sherwin-Komerofsky wedding BAR MITZVAH TRADITION

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio August 2014 29 MAZAL TOV Brian Feld wins the Sugerman Award At the 92nd annual meeting of the of Directors for the past 7 years. University of Texas System. Brian Jewish Federation of San Antonio, During that time he has served also was in the Leadership San Brian Feld was awarded the Sylvia in a number of roles, including Antonio class 34. F. and Harry Sugerman Young Secretary, Super Sunday Co- Prior to moving to San Antonio Leadership Award, which is given to Chair, a member of the community in 2007, Brian held a number of a young adult in our community who Planning and Allocations leadership positions in the Jewish has shown outstanding leadership in Committee, and a member of the Federation of Austin, including one or more aspects of the Federation Holocaust Memorial Museum Chair of the Annual Campaign, program, including membership Commission. Chair of Young Adult Division and beneficiary agencies and effective In the larger San Antonio Vice Chair of Financial Resource participation in the annual fundraising community, Brian has served on the Development. campaign of the Federation. The Board of Directors of the United Professionally, Brian is a recipient of this award receives travel Communities of San Antonio, partner with Rosenthal Pauerstein expenses to the Annual General where he is the current President. Sandoloski Agather LLP practicing Assembly of the Jewish Federations Additionally, Brian serves on corporate transactional law. of North America. the board of Texas Lyceum as Brian is married to Lizette Feld, Feld has been on the Jewish Chair of Recruitment and on and they have 3 children: Hannah, Mindi Alterman and Kelly Kremer present Federation San Antonio Board the Chancellor’s Council of the David and Adam. Brian Feld with the Sugerman Award Michon & Craig / 2x2 units (4 units) Jewish Journal - January 2014

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30 August 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL PERSPECTIVE At Issue: One Tribe One Chief From 1378-1417, there were 6 million Jews of Israel. have been granted jurisdiction American slang. Perspective: two rival popes – one in Rome Both the Ashkenazi and over important civil matters Insisting that Israel and one in Avignon – each STEVEN G. Sephardi chief rabbis of affecting every Jew in the recognize the pluralistic reality claiming to be the legitimate KELLMAN Israel are guided by , Jewish State. The Ashkenazi of the Jewish people, Donniel pontiff of the Roman Catholic the body of religious laws and Sephardi rabbis determine Hoffman, a Modern Orthodox Church. embodied in the Torah and its details of marriage, divorce, rabbi and president of the And from 1921, under of two chief rabbis in Israel rabbinical commentaries. Both , burial, inheritance, Shalom Hartman Institute in the British Mandate, to the testifies not to a schism are, in that respect, Orthodox and citizenship not only for Jerusalem, has called for an present, there have been two in Judaism but rather to a – a flexible term that can observant but non-Orthodox end to the stranglehold that the chief rabbis of Israel. They are demographic divergence. apply to Modern Orthodox, Jews, but also for secular dual chief rabbis exert over not exactly adversaries, though The Jewish world is not Haredim, Hasidim, and others and even non-believing Jews Judaism. His prescription is to in the 1970s relations between binary. The categories of who generally observe the as well. Unlike the Catholic multiply chief rabbis. “Since Rabbi and Ashkenazi and Sephardi do Torah’s 613 mitzvot. Indeed, Church, Judaism - divided the Jewish people don’t agree Rabbi became not exhaust the variety of there is less distance between and strengthened by separate about Judaism,” he wrote, so tense that they did not practicing Jews. If Israel were the categories of Ashkenazi denominations - is not “the notion of one rabbinate speak to each other. One chief to assign a to each and Sephardi than between hierarchical, and its rabbis are for all Jews ranges between rabbi represents the Ashkenazi Diasporic division, there Orthodox Ashkenazim and not infallible. The fallibility insane and nonsensical and community, whose origins are would have to be many more Sephardim and all other of even the most exalted consequently counter to in eastern and central Europe, than two. Bukharin, Ethiopian versions of Jewish observance rabbis became clear when, religious pluralism. Five or six and the other represents the (Beta Israel), and Persian Jews – Conservative, Reform, shortly after becoming chief chief rabbinates sounds just Sephardi community, whose are, strictly speaking, neither Reconstructionist, etc. Though Ashkenazi rabbi last year, about right.” origins are in Spain. The Ashkenazi nor Sephardi, and most affiliated Jews in the chided A change seems imminent, differences between Ashkenazi each has its own distinctive United States identify with students for wasting their but instead of expanding and Sephardi Judaism are a ways of enacting Jewish the Reform movement, the time watching basketball and the roster of chief rabbis, matter of custom and style identity. And why not a only version of Judaism soccer. Noting that Israeli Israel is poised to reduce rather than theology. The separate chief rabbi, also, for recognized by the state of teams as well as the Europeans their number by 50 percent. siddurim of Ashkenazim the Bene Israel – the Jews Israel is Orthodox. It would they compete against recruit “We don’t have two States and Sephardim phrase and whose ancestors settled in be inconceivable at present African Americans, he asked: of Israel,” observed Justice order prayers differently; they western India many centuries for a chief rabbi of Israel – “What does it matter if the Minister Tzipi Livni. sing the liturgy to different ago? If there is any truth to Ashkenazi or Sephardi - to be Kushites paid by Tel Aviv beat “We’re one nation.” Livni nigunim; and Sephardim the old joke that every Jew anything else (Since Orthodox the Kushites paid by Greece?” therefore put aside her usual consume beans, corn, peanuts, requires two synagogues, one seminaries do not ordain Kushite, an ancient Hebrew political differences with and rice during Passover, to attend and one to refuse to women, a female chief rabbi term for black, has come to Religious Affairs Minister whereas Ashkenazim consider attend, then there ought to be would also be inconceivable). have pejorative connotations and Deputy them chametz. The existence However, the chief rabbis somewhat like the n-word in 12 million chief rabbis for the See AT ISSUE, page 33 DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER The Lil Goldman Preschool, located in Fort Worth, Texas, seeks an outgoing and nurturing administrator with a passion for early childhood education. 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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio August 2014 31 U.S. & WORLD NEWS Federation Fleeing ‘place full of death,’ Jews from eastern Ukraine weep for homeland mourns the loss By Cnaan Liphshiz forces escalated into urban among hundreds of Jews warfare. made refugees by the DNEPROPETROVSK, Like many Ukrainians, fighting in eastern Ukraine, of Israeli soldiers Ukraine (JTA) — Anatoly the boy has become inured part of a larger movement of Jewish Federations Max Steinberg (z"l) from Lazaurenko’s face betrays to disturbing sights after tens of thousands of people across North America Woodland Hills, Califor- no emotion as he watches months of violent conflict who have fled since pro- express our deepest nia. footage of an old woman he in his country. Even after Russian militias — some sympathies to the families Israel's military opera- used to know lying in the watching the video, Anatoly toting heavy caliber machine of Israeli soldiers killed tion in Gaza was launched rubble of what once was his says he would rather be guns and mortars — took fighting the Iranian-backed in response to Hamas' home in the war-torn city of home — under fire, but with up arms against government Hamas in Gaza over the launching of more than Slavyansk. his friends and classmates. troops in March. past few weeks. Along 1,800 missile attacks Oblivious to her mangled But his mother insists they Hundreds already with all of Israel, and the against Israel. It has a face, Anatoly, 8, points to are staying with relatives have died in the fighting, entire Jewish People, we singular goal–to eradicate near Dnepropetrovsk, far including all passengers mourn their loss as if they the Iranian-backed terror- a corner of the computer from the battle zone, as long and crew aboard a Malaysia were our own. Among ist organization's military screen to indicate the these brave young men infrastructure. bombed-out apartment in as the fighting persists. Airlines jet shot down over were 13 from the Golani Our deepest sympathies eastern Ukraine that his “Every day Anatoly asks eastern Ukraine in July Brigade, two of them U.S. go out to the families of family fled in June as a me in tears if we can go by what American and citizens: Nissim Sean these brave heroes, to tense standoff between back yet,” says his mother, Ukrainian officials say was Carmeli (z"l) from South all Israelis and to all the pro-Russian separatists Ludmila. Padre Island, Texas and mourners of Zion. and Ukrainian government The Lazaurenkos are See UKRAINE, page 32

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UKRAINE the separatists. But continued from page 32 Ludmila Lazaurenko AT ISSUE does not blame Ukrainian continued from page 31 a Russian anti-aircraft troops, who launched their missile fired from rebel- Religious Affairs Minister offensive following the controlled territory. Eli Ben-Dahan to co-sponsor standoff with the rebels. On July 18, two Jews — a bill that would create a “We were pro- Svetlana Sitnikov and her single chief rabbi for Israel, Russian,” Lazaurenko said daughter, Anna — were beginning in 2023, after the of herself and her parents, killed in an explosion current ten-year terms of Lau Nadezhda and Alexander in the eastern city of and Sephardi Chief Rabbi Belovol, who fled with Lugansk. expire. After her and Anatoly. “But that The Jewish refugees are easily passing a first reading changed after we saw how surviving on assistance before the Knesset, the bill they fought from inside the from local and foreign seems likely to become law. houses of civilians, with Jewish groups that It remains to be seen whether no regard for their lives. in recent weeks have competition to fill the single Ludmila Lazaurenko, right, with her son Anatoly and mother Nadezhda There is no excuse for launched major rescue position of chief rabbi will Belovol at their temporary housing near Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, July 14, that.” and relief operations. The 2014. (Cnaan Liphshiz) unify the nation or merely Two weeks after the American Jewish Joint exacerbate tensions between family left, they learned Distribution Committee Ashkenazi and . a multi-element package operation is being carried from a television news and community officials According to a familiar designed to improve the out by the Chabad-led broadcast that their house are helping to provide Hebrew song, “Am echad, lev situation of each and every Jewish community of had been blown up. housing, monthly stipends, echad/ Kol yisrael arevim zeh person who left the battle Dnepropetrovsk. “We started crying when food and medicine in what lazeh” – One nation, one heart/ zone,” said Yoni Leifer, The Lazaurenkos we saw that nothing was they describe as one of All of Israel is responsible for the head of operations in decided to leave Slavyansk left,” Lazaurenko said. largest mobilizations in the one another. How many chief the Dnepropetrovsk region in June after government history of Ukrainian Jewry. rabbis does one nation with for JDC. A separate relief forces began engaging “We’re talking about See UKRAINE, page 34 one heart require? According to Rabbi Gilad Kirav, director of the Israel Movement for REGISTERED IN A Reform and Progressive ב”ה IS YOUR CHILD not yet CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL... Judaism, one chief rabbi is one too many. “The State of Israel KIDS ACTUALLY LOVE IT! is not Iran and Judaism in Israel HEBREW SCHOOL? and in the Diaspora don’t need a Vatican,” Kariv observed. “In a reality in which the Orthodox community doesn’t listen to the chief rabbis’ decisions anyway, the job is just a symbol of the Orthodox monopoly and the undemocratic and un-Zionist ALEF CHAMP HEBREW engaging idea that there is only one right READING PROGRAM JEWISH HISTORY way to be Jewish.” REGISTRATION TEN COMMANDMENTS lessons! CURRICULUM Steven G. Kellman is a prayers & parsha hands IS NOW OPEN! professor of comparative ADVANCED TORAH minds call 764-0300 STUDY TRACK literature at UTSA. JEWISH HOLIDAYS souls on

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UKRAINE who remains trapped in Lugansk. continued from page 33 “We felt the tension rising Israeli concerns about “We have nothing now.” and noticed that bus tickets out For those without relatives of the city were increasingly to take them in, JDC and becoming more expensive,” Turkey and Qatar fuel the Jewish community of Libina told JTA. “When they Dnepropetrovsk have arranged bombed the administration rooms in the community’s building, I left.” dispute with Kerry various institutions. The Beit Dnepropetrovsk is one By Ron Kampeas “Qatar, financially and politically, Baruch old age home recently of Ukraine’s largest Jewish diplomatically and through Al reached its capacity after 28 communities, with 50,000 WASHINGTON (JTA) — Behind Jazeera, is supporting a terrorist people were given spots in members. Several oligarchs, the feud between John Kerry and group,” an Israeli official told JTA. vacant rooms. including the banking magnate Israel over the secretary of state’s “Instead of contributing to the Among them are Rosa Igor Kolomoisky, have poured efforts to broker a Gaza cease-fire is development of the area, they are Dvoskina and Sofia Sanina, millions into the community’s a larger tension concerning the role contributing to terror in the region.” two women in their 80’s who institutions, including of Turkey and Qatar in Palestinian Israeli officials point to the anti- fled Slavyansk and Lugansk, several Jewish schools and affairs. Israel rhetoric of Turkey’s Islamist respectively, in early July. the $100 million Menorah Israeli officials rejected the prime minister, Recep Tayyip “I made it out, but I can’t Jewish Community Center, a proposal for a cease-fire advanced Erdogan, which has reached new stop thinking about my poor 450,000 square-foot facility by Kerry in part because of what heights during the current conflict, friends and neighbors who that includes luxury mikvah baths, they see as the outsize influence with his suggestion that Israel is are still trapped there without kosher restaurants, a Holocaust on his diplomatic efforts of these worse than the Nazis. water or medicines in a place museum and a day care center. two regional powers with agendas Israel prefers to have Egypt as full of death,” said a weeping Zelig Brez, the community’s increasingly seen as inimical to the main interlocutor because the Dvoskina, who had lived in her director general and right hand Israeli interests. While both countries country’s current military-backed apartment building for 40 years of the city’s influential chief are traditional U.S. allies, they are before having to leave. rabbi, Shmuel Kamenetsky, also supportive of Hamas. Like most refugees, Dvoskina said organizing the rescue and See KERRY, page 35 and Sanina say they fled out relief operation isn’t merely a of a general concern for safety religious duty but part of his unrelated to the fact that they responsibility toward Ukraine’s are Jewish. But their neighbors smaller Jewish communities. at Beit Baruch, an Orthodox “It comes with the territory of family of seven from Donetsk being an engine of Jewish life in who requested not to be named, Ukraine,” Brez said. said anti-Jewish graffiti began to The community has made appear in the city as the rule of wide use of its facilities to law weakened. help house the refugees. Elena “We started seeing swastikas Konigina and her 12-year-old painted on park benches, daughter, Ksenia, have stayed buildings,” the family’s at a scenic countryside resort grandfather said. near the Dnepropetrovsk suburb Amid lingering uncertainty of Pavlograd since they fled about the future of Ukraine’s Lugansk in May. embattled eastern border cities, Konigina would like to Dvoskina and Sanina are immigrate to Israel, but Ksenia is a minor and cannot exit the The Joint Alon Town Centre The Joint De Zavala at I-10 thinking about immigrating to 10003 N.W. Military Hwy. 5238 De Zavala Rd., Suite #116 country without the consent of Suite #2110 San Antonio, TX 78249 Israel, though they would prefer (210) 614-2556 (210) 614-2557 to return to their homes. Other both parents. Konigina says she refugees, including Elena Libina does not know how to reach from Donetsk, are determined to Ksenia’s father, whom she leave permanently for Israel. divorced several years ago. Libina is staying in Even if she could go, Konigina a community facility worries that the situation in the in Dnepropetrovsk only until Jewish state won’t be much better. her immigration application is “I don’t know what good that approved. Meanwhile, the Jewish will do,” Konigina said. “They community is arranging for the are shooting there, too.” rescue of her 91-year-old aunt,

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being asked to consider Netanyahu, according to KERRY involved, they could spoil Israeli leaders to tone down continued from page 34 a cease-fire,” said Wittes, the attacks on Kerry, saying such a document was deeply a White House readout describing the phone call. government has a deep who is now the director of such broadsides undermined unsettling. The readout nodded antipathy toward the Islamist the Brookings Institution’s Israel’s ability to face down Israelis say they were to Israeli concerns by Hamas movement. Center for Middle East its true enemy, Hamas. offended by the document’s reaffirming U.S. support for Israel had previously Policy. “You have to get “I understand there are detailed emphasis on what Egypt’s cease-fire efforts, embraced an Egyptian them engaged so they have disagreements between the would be seen as wins for while also stressing that cease-fire proposal that was reason not to act in an United States and Israel, Hamas: Talks on opening Obama’s cease-fire call was rejected by Hamas, which unconstructive manner.” and maybe the secretary of borders and transfer of building on Kerry’s efforts. saw its terms as decidedly Tensions between state and Israel,” he said. emergency funds to pay the The readout also unfriendly. Israel and the Obama “But those disagreements salaries of employees in emphasized the importance Tamara Cofman Wittes, administration over Kerry’s do not justify the ugly name Gaza who had worked for of addressing Gaza’s a deputy assistant secretary cease-fire efforts escalated calling. It undermines the the Hamas-led government economic plight, something of state for the Middle East over the weekend. relationship of the only true and now are supposed to that Hamas has made into a in Obama’s first term, said In comments to the Israeli ally Israel has. In times of be incorporated into the key precondition for a cease- that Turkey and Qatar are press by unnamed Israeli disagreement, one needs to Palestinian Authority under fire. necessary interlocutors officials, Kerry was depicted embrace our friends.” the recent Palestinian unity “The President because Hamas needs as a hapless bumbler who, The exact nature of agreement. underscored the enduring credible representatives of its however unwittingly, seemed Kerry’s cease-fire proposal Israel’s concerns, including importance of ensuring interests in the negotiating to be negotiating on behalf and how it came to be the removal of rockets and Israel’s security, protecting process and because the two of Hamas. rejected by Israel’s Security missiles from Gaza and civilians, alleviating Gaza’s countries are not tempted to U.S. officials told Israeli Cabinet is not clear. But it the destruction of a tunnel humanitarian crisis, and sabotage cease-fire efforts. and U.S. media that they is clear that the Security network that reaches inside enacting a sustainable “I understand why Israel are offended by the Israeli Cabinet’s eight ministers Israel, were confined in the ceasefire that both allows and Egypt are uncomfortable backlash. believed that it was tilted document to three words: Palestinians in Gaza to seeing regional actors Abraham Foxman, the toward Hamas. “address security issues.” lead normal lives and friendly to Hamas involved national director of the Anti- In a briefing for Israeli There were also concerns, addresses Gaza’s long-term in these talks. If they are not Defamation League, called on reporters, a senior American shared by Egypt, the official is said to have Palestinian Authority and development and economic argued that the document the Western European countries, needs, while strengthening Cabinet reviewed was simply that the proposal would the Palestinian Authority,” one including the latest ideas strengthen Hamas at the the readout said. “The for consideration and not a expense of the P.A. President stressed the U.S. final draft. On July 27, President view that, ultimately, any MITZVAH Israeli officials, speaking Obama called for an lasting solution to the Israeli- anonymously to the Israeli “immediate, unconditional Palestinian conflict must Jack’s media, have said they humanitarian ceasefire” in ensure the disarmament bar mitzvah understood it as a final draft a phone call with Israeli of terrorist groups and the JDR and that, in any case, even Prime Minister Benjamin demilitarization of Gaza.” # ) April 20, Oh Yeah…We’ll be THERE! Service & Lunch ( # ) 2013 Jack’s Hoedown (

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