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OCTOBER 18, 2019 | TISHREI 19, 5780 | VOLUME 72, NUMBER 2 $1.50 ‘Last Jewish cowboy’ Local congregation joins national couple honored with Orthodox Union women’s initiative LEISAH WOLDOFF | CONTRIBUTING WRITER newly named award s Beth Joseph Congregation joins the rest of world Jewry in NICK ENQUIST | STAFF WRITER Acelebrating Simchat Torah next week, it will also join more than 40 North American synagogues that aim to make Simchat he owner of Cholla Cattle Co., Harvey Dietrich has been called Torah more meaningful for women. T“Arizona’s last Jewish cowboy.” But to only mention Harvey For the second consecutive year, the Phoenix congregation is Dietrich’s work as a rancher would be telling half the story. He and his participating in the Orthodox Union Women’s Initiative Simchat wife, Marnie Dietrich, have been a driving force for multiple communal Torah Together program, which provides shiurim (classes) for organizations and charities. women on Simchat Torah morning. This year, the Arizona Jewish Historical Society will honor the Dietrichs These classes, taught by local female scholars, are held during with its annual heritage award. aliyot, the period in the service where, at Orthodox congrega- When asked how it felt to receive the award, Harvey Dietrich said, tions like Beth Joseph, all the adult men at the service are called “Oh, I’m sure there are people who deserve it more than me.” to the Torah. Lawrence Bell, the executive director of AZJHS, said such a reaction The idea for the initiative was sparked by a sense that women were is common for the Dietrichs. Despite their work for multiple civic and looking for a meaningful experience on Simchat Torah morning Tzipi Turner will teach the Simchat Torah charitable organizations, he said, they shy away from the spotlight. Together class at Beth Joseph on Oct. 22. “They both are silent givers and are people that do good but in a SEE WOMEN, PAGE 3 PHOTO COURTESY OF TZIPI TURNER quiet kind of way,” Bell said. “They don’t need, want or even expect a lot of recognition in return. Jewish tradition says that you do not ask for recognition when you do good deeds because otherwise it’s self-serving.” The annual heritage award is given to people who demonstrate I don’t think we’re in excellence in philanthropy and community service. Some of the Phoenix anymore organizations the Dietrichs have supported include the Mayo Clinic Local Jewish entrepreneur Alan Gellman, owner of Wall Cancer Center, the T-Gen Cancer Research Institute, the Jewish National Sensations, spent six-and-a-half years developing a Fund, Hillsdale College, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival and product before he was ready to sell it. Now his murals the Phoenix Art Museum. transform backyard spaces here and across the country. Read more about his business journey on Page 16. The Dietrichs are longtime members of Congregation Beth Israel. Both PHOTO COURTESY OF WALL SENSATIONS of them are also longtime members of the AZJHS, where Harvey Dietrich SEE COWBOY, PAGE 2

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INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL ISRAEL Romania will open its first Holocaust Israeli artists and designers Israeli research centers studies ‘Can you museum since the end of WWII represent at Tokyo festival send Alexa voice commands on Shabbat?' HEADLINES COWBOY Dietrich — 15 at the time — began a summer after leaving the airline. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 job at a meat packing plant owned by friends In the ’80s, Marnie Dietrich was the lead of his father. He would get picked up for work designer of a Los Angeles firm called Canal at 3 a.m. & Chaffin. He was promoted to cattle buyer at 19 and Paying tribute to the Dietrichs comes at the has since devoted himself to the profession. same time the AZJHS has announced a name When he moved to Phoenix, he worked with change for its annual award. It will be named Grouskay. after Jerry Lewkowitz this year. Even after 70 years of working, Harvey Lewkowitz, who is the founding president of Dietrich has no plans to stop. the AZJHS, was the inaugural honoree of the 2019 Phoenix Jewish News “As long as I have the passion to do what I heritage award when it was presented for the print dates Harvey and Marnie Dietrich will be honored with do and I wake up every morning with a pur- first time in 2010. He served as the organiza- the Arizona Jewish Historical Society’s Jerry tion’s president for four terms. Lewkowitz Heritage Award. pose then I don’t see a reason to retire,” he January 4 June 7 Lewkowitz retired from the AZJHS’ active PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY said. “In fact, I never dreamed about retiring. January 11 June 21 board of directors this year. serves on its board of directors. I only dreamed about working.” “In honor of the retirement, we thought January 18 August 9 Bell said that Harvey Dietrich’s profession In 2015, the National Cowboy & Western that it would be nice to name the award January 25 August 30* was certainly unique and wasn’t something Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City honored after him,” Bell said. “He has been the guid- that most would think of as a customary Harvey Dietrich with the Chester A. Reynolds February 1 September 6 ing light of our organization and the force Jewish career. Award for “unwavering commitment to February 8 September 13 behind it.” “This event is fun because it allows us to Western principles.” Although the Dietrichs may not think they February 15 September 20 celebrate what makes the Jews in Arizona so In 2014, the Arizona National Livestock deserve the award, they are happy to serve an February 22 September 27 great,” Bell said. “One of the questions that Show honored him as the Arizona Pioneer organization that has done so much for the AZJHS asks is what is it that makes Jews in Stockman. March 1 October 4 community. Arizona distinct? Certainly, this agricultural Harvey Dietrich said he feels fortunate to March 15 October 18 “[The AZJHS] represents a history of what history is one of those elements.” be in the business for so long and to be able Jewish people have contributed to the state,” March 29 November 1 The AZJHS has honored other Jewish cow- to have made an impact for the community. Harvey Dietrich said. “It’s an investment in April 5 November 15 boys, including Aubrey Grouskay. In addition Marnie Dietrich has also had a storied career. the past and a significant investment in the to being a rancher, Grouskay was an advocate Born in Davenport, Iowa, she always had an April 12 December 6 future for our children. We can show them for the historical society. His boots and saddle artistic side to her and worked to become an April 19 December 13 that our people really made a difference in reside at the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage interior designer. She graduated with honors May 3 December 20 Center. from California State University. this state.” JN May 17 Harvey Dietrich has worked in the ranching When she left college in the 1970s, she *Annual business since he was a teenager. His family took a job as a flight attendant for Continental The award ceremony will take place at the Monterra May 31 Directory at Westworld in Scottsdale on Saturday, Nov. 16. moved to Los Angeles from Boston after Airlines. She eventually returned to her passion Attendees are encouraged to dress in “Western his father needed a change in climate for his of interior design and enrolled in UCLA’s chic/cocktail” attire. For more information, visit WWW.JEWISHAZ.COM worsening asthma. After the move, Harvey graduate program in architecture and design azjhs.org/HeritageAward.html.

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2 OCTOBER 18, 2019 JEWISH NEWS JEWISHAZ.COM HEADLINES WOMEN perfect time to discuss, reflect and focus CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 on self-care.” Our assisted during this time period, said Rebbetzin “As women, we are typically social- Dr. Adina Shmidman, founding director ized to be caregivers and to take care of living is of the OU Women’s Initiative. “I think others, and often it comes with a price it’s very important for women to feel on when we neglect to take care of our own accredited Simchat Torah, or during any religious needs,” she said. “Sometimes there’s experience, that there’s a touch point guilt involved with doing something for for two of engagement where their presence is ourselves. It feels selfish. valued and acknowledged and reflected “I think it’s important to talk about reasons. in the programming choices.” self-care right now. And, more than that, Tzipi Turner of Phoenix, who will teach to look at what the Torah, the Talmud You. And the class at Beth Joseph, says she appreci- and modern-day leaders have to say about ates that the program “gives the women a self-care.” your family. chance to participate in an activity, rather The class, which is open to all women, than watch from the side.” Turner said will start around 11 or 11:30 a.m. on Because having the confidence and peace of mind of accreditation she’s honored to have been asked to teach Simchat Torah, Tuesday, Oct. 22, after is important. That’s why La Siena is accredited by CARF International. the class and hopes “it will be a meaning- the Hakafot, which is the time during It’s an independent organization that sets exceedingly high standards ful experience for all who attend.” the service when people dance and sing for care and service. Turner’s background is in special with the Torah scrolls. It’s difficult to So if you’re looking for assisted living services, take a good look education, working with teachers and pinpoint a specific time, since the length at La Siena. We think you’ll find that our accreditation is only students in the Phoenix area for over 17 of the Hakafot varies, said Rabbi Yisroel years as a co-teacher, mentor teacher, Isaacs of Beth Joseph Congregation. Beth one of the many reasons you’ll like what you see. Join us for a complimentary lunch and tour. Please call 602.635.2602 to schedule your visit.

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LOCAL EVJCC names new board chair NICK ENQUIST | STAFF WRITER Blau said he wants to match his mother’s place where people feel comfortable to come distinct vision for the center. Ilene began work- visit in good times and bad,” he said. he East Valley JCC has brought on the ing at the EVJCC in the early ’80s when it was The East Valley went through a major expan- Tpresident of the Tempe and Gilbert called the Tri-City JCC and located in Tempe. sion during Ilene’s time as executive director. accounting and tax preparation firm The Blau The organization changed its name to East Blau said that some cities, like Gilbert, grew Company, Aaron Blau, as its new board chair. Valley JCC in 2004 and moved to Chandler much larger than when his mother first started Blau — who is replacing the previous chair, the following year, although Ilene retired while working, and some of the challenges that the George Goffman — has a storied past with the new center was still under construction. EVJCC now faces are reaching and serving the EVJCC. His mother, Ilene, served as the Throughout her tenure at the EVJCC, Ilene such a large community. EVJCC’s first executive director for 20 years was responsible for the addition of infant and “Our JCC has no membership fee,” Blau The East Valley JCC’s new board chair, Aaron Blau, before retiring in 2005. Her commitment to toddler programs, preschool classes for 2-year- said. “Everybody who walks in the door is a speaks about his mother’s impact at the center’s the center is one of the reasons Blau took the olds, 10 weeks of summer camp, Men’s Club, member and everyone who needs services in Pillars of Community event on Sept. 25 position. Book Club and resurrecting the BBYO. the East Valley is a member. Our organization PHOTO BY TIM SEALY “Her work was certainly an inspiration to Her presence can be felt throughout the strives to serve our membership.” the Community event — the EVJCC’s annual serve the community,” Blau said. “Having an EVJCC. Recently, the center named a teen The CEO of the EVJCC, Rabbi Michael meeting and recognition event — on Sept. 25. understanding of what she went through as leadership program after her. The Ilene Blau Beyo, said he was excited to work with Blau. There, the new board chair spoke about his the leading paid professional of the organiza- Teen Leadership Institute helps nine students “Aaron Blau has a lifelong connection to the mother’s work and how he essentially grew tion will help me shape how I operate as a develop leadership skills through study and East Valley JCC and I’m thrilled to have him be up at the EVJCC. board chair.” activities with a focus on Jewish identity. a partner in the EVJCC’s future growth,” said He said that his mother was proud to see Some of his responsibilities include support- Blau said that Ilene wanted the center to Beyo. “He is a successful business owner that him take on such an important responsibility ing the staff, providing direction and reviewing be a welcoming and warm place for everyone brings a wealth of experience and knowledge for the EVJCC. high-level policy-making. in the community, where anyone who enters to the table and I look forward to working with “I’m excited to continue the mission that my This is not the first time Blau has embraced receives a hug rather than just a handshake. him as we continue to build and strengthen mother worked so hard on for 20 years of her the legacy of one of his parents — his father, “The EVJCC should be built on communal community.” career,” Blau said. “But most of all, I’m excited Alan, founded The Blau Company in 1965. relationships rather than transactions and a Blau was introduced at this year’s Pillars of to make a difference and do my share.” JN We were built for new begiings Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care is now available here! And that includes brand new apartments with plenty of amenities, such as restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, laundry and concierge services, plus personalized care and support. Come experience firsthand how easy it is to get more out of life here.

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JEWISHAZ.COM JEWISH NEWS OCTOBER 18, 2019 5 HEADLINES Make your AZ LOCAL state taxes count Expansion of Jewish day Direct your Arizona state NICKschool ENQUIST | STAFF WRITER nears completion taxes to a cause that matters to you. Individuals can give up to $400 to JFCS, and couples filing jointly can donate up to $800—and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on their Arizona state tax return while supporting children, families, Planning for Torah Day School of Phoenix’s expansion began in 2017. PHOTO COURTESY OF TORAH DAY SCHOOL OF PHOENIX and older adults in need. n an attempt to keep up with its expand- from a partnership between Community Iing student population, Torah Day Impact Loan Fund and Dignity Health School of Phoenix is adding five modular for campus expansion in response to buildings to its campus. enrollment growth. The buildings “Right now we have 340 students were initially anticipated to be installed and that does include the students in by 2018, but a second loan was jfcsaz.org/taxcredit | 602.567.8392 our preschool,” said Gaby Friedman, eventually required to finish development the director of TDSP’s business office. next month. “We didn’t have enough capacity on the TDSP borrowed from ACF due to campus for our students, so we’ve added the amount of money they needed for new classrooms and spaces for them and the campus expansion. Friedman said our teachers.” that organizations such as Jewish Free The new buildings will house three Loan — although helpful to the school in classrooms, an art room, a science room, other ways — weren’t able to provide the a library, teachers’ lounges and a multi- sum needed. JFL has caps on the amount purpose room for assemblies. The new for its loans. additions will add more than 8,000 square The new space was definitely needed feet to the school’s campus. for both the students and the teach- MODERN The expansion is expected to be ers, said TDSP Head of School Rabbi OYSTERBAR CHOPHOUSE completed within the next month. All Shmuel Field. SUNDAY BRUNCH HAPPY HOUR AND LIVE MUSIC of the modular buildings have been “Everyone is super excited to get these Join us for Sunday Brunch 11-3. Featuring such choices as Join us for our daily happy hour, Tuesday through Saturday from assembled and the school is doing final new buildings,” Field said. “The students our Smoked Fish and bagel tower, lobster & waffles, brioche 4 pm to 6 pm. Enjoy live music on Friday evenings from 6 pm to renovations for the classrooms. on campus are buzzing and the teachers french toast , Salmon Eggs Benedict and more! Try our liquid 9 pm . Don’t miss Sunday Funday featuring happy hour from Friedman — who also serves as the are looking forward to having the build- brunch with mimosas, Bellinis and specialty brunch cocktails. 4pm to 6pm & live music on our beautiful patio from 4 to 7pm. school’s vice president — opened Torah ings. All the teachers were cramped up in Day School in her home in 2010 with a room and now they’ll have a lot more

DINNER IS SERVED her husband, David. It started with just space for their work.” 5 pm to 9 pm Sunday-Wednesday 5 pm to 10 pm Friday & Saturday seven boys in kindergarten. Friedman He added that the new expansion We are closed on Mondays said that the school has seen exciting will prepare the school for many more levels of growth since they first opened. students. The school is approved to have In 2011, enrollment reached 80 students 500 students and Friedman thought and the school moved to the campus of that the school could comfortably take Beth El Congregation. in another 50. The modular building expansion Whatever the future holds, Friedman came thanks to the Arizona Community said that the school will be in stronger Foundation; earlier this year, the ACF shape now. approved a $406,000 loan for capacity “I feel like we’re accommodating our expansion from its Community Impact students better now that the campus is Loan Fund. bigger,” Friedman said. “I hope that this This is the second time the school has will create a more inviting space for our MODERNOYSTERBARCHOPHOUSE.COM | 10050 N. SCOTTSDALE RD. #127 | (480) 531-1400 received a loan from the ACF. In 2016, students and that their parents will see the Torah Day School received $400,000 that we are taking great care of them.” JN

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ISRAEL BRIEFS NEWS BRIEFS Israeli American receives lengthy June-August 2019 — 50% more than in the Kapler firing part of bad start in An Indiana state trooper patrolling inter- Russian prison term for pot same period last year and an 11% increase over 5780 for Jews in baseball state 65 southeast of Chicago noticed a semi smuggling the preceding three months. When the Philadelphia Phillies fired manager with heavy smoke coming from the rear axle. Israeli American Naama Issachar, 25, received Cities with the most homes sold were Gabe Kapler on Oct. 10 after two seasons, it He pulled the truck over, but a fire spread to a 7½-year prison sentence after being con- Harish (436), Or Akiva (434) and Beer Sheva wasn’t the only bad news for Jews working the trailer and the rear tires exploded. The victed of smuggling marijuana into Russia, (407), followed by Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in baseball. driver wasn’t hurt. JTA reported. with 381 homes sold apiece and Ramat Gat Fellow manager Member of the Tribe A Chicago-area company owned the truck, The Israeli army veteran was sentenced by a at 378. Brad Ausmus — who once managed Israel’s but a press release didn’t note where the bagels were from or where they were going. Moscow court on Oct. 11. She was detained in Ancient city found in northern Israel national team — was fired by the Los Angeles The news release did not say where the April after nine grams of marijuana — less than Archaeological excavations in northern Angels, JTA reported. bagels were from or where they were going. a third of an ounce — was found in her lug- Israel unearthed a 5,000-year-old city that may In addition, two Jewish players who suited up on Yom Kippur both lost deciding gage. Issachar denied the marijuana was hers. have once been home to up to 6,000 residents, Boy forced to kiss Muslim Game 5s. An initial possession of cannabis charge, JTA reported. classmate’s shoes threatened via text which carries a fine and a month of detention, Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried got clob- The Israel Antiquities Authority said it is one A Jewish Australian boy who was forced to was later changed to narcotics smuggling. bered in relief by the St. Louis Cardinals. Los of the first and largest Bronze Age settlements kiss the shoes of a Muslim classmate is now Haaretz reported that Russia offered to Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson did ever excavated in the country. receiving threatening texts, JTA reported. hit a double, then scored on a home run, but exchange Issachar for Russia hacker Aleksey “This is the Early Bronze Age New York The texts said the 12-year-old boy would his team lost in extra innings. Burkov, who is being held in Israel and is set of our region — a cosmopolitan and planned be slaughtered and asked if he wanted to Only Houston Astros third baseman to be extradited to the United States. city where thousands of inhabitants lived,” Itai “talk about suicide.” Alex Bergman enjoyed success, as his team Issachar’s family has asked Israeli Prime Elad, Yitzhak Paz and Dina Shalem, directors The messages were sent days after photos beat the Tampa Bay Rays to advance to the Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to help her. of the excavation, said in a statement. of the initial incident appeared in newspapers American League Championship Series. New home sales up sharply in Israel The excavations — which have been ongo- around the world. Bregman smacked a two-run double in New home sales in Israel were up 52% in ing for 2½ years — were occurring in prepara- Victoria Police told the Daily Mail Australia the game. August, compared to the same month in tion to build a highway off-ramp to the new that the text messages were under investiga- 2018, Globes reported, citing Central Bureau city of Harish. Deeper excavations showed the Bagels burn before Yom Kippur tion but provided no other information. of Statistics data. city was built over a 7,000-year-old settlement. An Oct. 5 truck fire in Indiana resulted in The boy now attends a Jewish school There were 2,680 new homes sold in The settlement will be preserved, with the the destruction of 38,000 pounds of frozen instead of Cheltenham Secondary College August, and 8,160 new homes were sold in interchange built above the ruins. bagels, JTA reported. in suburban Melbourne. JN Ultimately, it’s your experience that matters. To be sure, we’re proud of our more than 30 years of experience in senior living. But, to us, what really matters is your experience at our communities. We do everything with that idea clearly in mind. So, go ahead, enjoy yourself with great social opportunities and amenities. Savor fine dining every day. And feel assured that assisted living services are always available if needed. We invite you to experience Maravilla Scottsdale for yourself at our upcoming event or a complimentary lunch & tour. Please call to schedule.

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JEWISHAZ.COM JEWISH NEWS OCTOBER 18, 2019 7 OPINION Editorials Betrayal of the Kurds he Kurds, who are the abused Kurds raises concerns about the reli- of U.S. troops from northeast Syria, the hood protection, the Kurds have remained Tstepchildren of the Middle East, ability of U.S. allegiance and support last vestige of protection and stability for vulnerable. have been abandoned, once again, by an when an ally is no longer deemed useful the Kurds has been removed, placing the The Kurds were openly aligned with erstwhile ally — and this time, it is us. or necessary to some twist or turn of the entire remaining population at risk. and supported the U.S. and Western After helping the United States fight administration’s political agenda. This isn’t the first time the Kurds have mission in Syria. They joined with U.S. and triumph over ISIS in northern According to reports, tens of thou- been betrayed. At the end of World War forces to help conquer ISIS and other Syria, the Kurds were abruptly aban- promoters of hate, terror and anti- doned by President Donald Trump, Western provocation. But now they are who announced last week that he was pull- left to defend themselves, alone, against ing U.S. forces out of the “endless war” in ALTHOUGH THERE ARE MILITARY, POLITICAL AND overwhelming force and aggression from the Kurdish zone of northern Syria. The MORAL ARGUMENTS AGAINST THE MOVE, THE Turkey. surprise announcement sent shock waves In response to the mayhem, Trump through the capitals of many U.S. allies, MOST IMMEDIATE CONCERN CENTERS ON THE has threatened to impose sanctions on including Israel. And the decision was VICIOUS ETHNIC CLEANSING OF THE KURDS AT THE Turkey — through what appears to be met with bipartisan anger in Washington. the administration’s one-size-fits-all Although there are military, political HANDS OF TURKISH FORCES AND THEIR PROXIES. economic elixir to deal with every bad and moral arguments against the move, acting international adversary. But eco- the most immediate concern centers nomic sanctions won’t bring back the lives on the vicious ethnic cleansing of the sands of Kurdish civilians have already I, the Allies called for an autonomous lost to the blood thirst of ethnic cleans- Kurds at the hands of Turkish forces and been displaced, and are the newest refu- Kurdistan — just as they promised the ing. Nor will they restore the political their proxies — who very quickly began gees in the years-long civil war in Syria, Jews a homeland in Palestine — from land and military imbalance that appears to be conducting an offensive in the Kurdish which has brought death and ruin to the conquered from the defeated Ottoman developing in the region, leaning heavily zone to eradicate what Ankara refers to country, and destabilized neighbors and Empire. But the Kurds never got their toward Iran and its malign regime. as “terrorists.” even Europe with the more than 5 mil- state and remain the largest population The Kurds have been worthy allies For Israel and her friends, Trump’s lion people who have fled to escape the in the Middle East without a country of and friends. We owe them much better unceremonious abandonment of the violence. And now, with the withdrawal their own. Without territorial and state- treatment. JN

Looking at overhead en years ago, the Bridgestone Group, the organization’s success as every other a time when organizations are eager to administration of our project grants.” Ta nonprofit consulting firm, con- component of the work done. dream big, tackle community challenges These philanthropists make a very valid ducted a survey of nonprofits, and found Last week, in a thoughtful piece pub- and strengthen their operations, many point. The business of nonprofits needs that many were operating without suf- lished on eJewishPhilanthropy.com, funders continue to direct their grants to to be viewed through the economic lens ficient infrastructure. They found that Lisa Eisen, president of the U.S. Jewish a narrow set of programmatic goals. And of for-profit activity. And just like it takes many of the organizations had “non- Portfolio of the Charles and Lynn all too often, these grants do not cover significant financial investment to build functioning computers, staff members Schusterman Family Foundation, and the true cost of the work.” a functioning and productive enterprise, who lacked the training needed for their Barry Finestone, president and CEO of Darren Walker, who leads the Ford it takes similar investment to build and positions, and, in one instance, furniture sustain the infrastructure to operate high so old and beaten down that the movers performance nonprofit organizations that refused to move it.” attract our interest and support. Whether you are a beneficiary, sup- IT TAKES INVESTMENT TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN Eisen and Finestone encourage porter, employee or director of a THE INFRASTRUCTURE TO OPERATE HIGH- increased focus on the cost of getting nonprofit organization, you want to see results, and suggest that philanthropists the organization’s challenges dealt with PERFORMANCE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS consider unrestricted multiyear grants to efficiently and effectively, and hope for nonprofits, and increased focus on and innovative programs and approaches. But THAT ATTRACT OUR INTEREST AND SUPPORT. sensitivity toward significant institutional in thinking about those objectives, how operating costs that feed the growth and much thought do you give to whether success of work in the nonprofit world. the organization has enough personnel, the Jim Joseph Foundation, suggested Foundation, put it this way: “We funders Over the past several years, we have office supplies, up-to-date computers and that Jewish foundations should follow like to think that we are fair in our fund- seen an increasing application of fun- electronics, a functioning air conditioning the lead of five of America’s wealthiest ing in terms of administrative costs, damental business principles to the system and reasonably modern furniture? foundations, who have pledged to do overhead, etc., when in fact we kid operations in the nonprofit world. The Most people take all of that for granted. more to help grantees pay for rent, decent ourselves. We’re not being honest with focus on the importance of sustaining But they shouldn’t. It is all part of the cost wages, technology and other overhead. ourselves if we think that [paying] 10% nonprofit infrastructure is a welcome step of the operation, and is as important to According to Eisen and Finestone: “At of overhead actually covers the true in that process. JN

8 OCTOBER 18, 2019 JEWISH NEWS JEWISHAZ.COM OPINION Commentary The Tree of Life anniversary and a call to action

CARLOS GALINDO-ELVIRA thwarted in Youngstown, Ohio, and in Las We need all faith communities, educational The profane tremor Vegas, Nevada — where a white supremacist institutions and nonprofit organizations to of eleven dead ike many members of the Jewish commu- intended to attack a synagogue and the ADL step forward and lock arms and stand together. taken Lnity in Arizona and around the world, to Nevada regional office. And, while no violence We need you. on a sacred day, observe the High Holidays meant walking by resulted, the attempt was clearly meant to Make no mistake, our continued Jewish in a sacred space. police officers at the entrance of synagogues intimidate our Jewish community. existence is resistance to extremism and white Joyce Fienberg and temples. That is a reality and necessity The threat is not limited to American soil, nationalism. Richard Gottfried facing Jews locally and globally. as white supremacist violence continues at One of the best responses and advice that Rose Mallinger The single deadliest anti-Semitic attack in a global level. Closer to home, in Arizona, I’ve heard on how we can respond to the Jerry Rabinowitz United States history will be commemorated anti-Semitic acts of harassment and vandalism tragic attacks from Pittsburgh to Poway is from Cecil Rosenthal on Oct. 27. Eleven people were murdered continue to escalate annually. In 2018, the Rabbi David Sandmel: “It is important for us David Rosenthal by a white supremacist at the Tree of Life increase was by 23%. to remember this moment. The real blessing Bernice Simon building in Pittsburgh, which housed three We must face that we’re in an unprecedented comes when that remembering inspires us to Sylvan Simon congregations. time in our American history. From African act. None of us can do everything; each of us Daniel Stein Sadly, that attack would be followed by more American churchgoers in Charleston, Jews in can do something.” Melvin Wax acts of violence and intended violence against Pittsburgh and Poway and Sikhs in Oak Creek In the days after the attack at the Tree of Life Irving Younger Jews and other religious groups. to Muslims in New Zealand and Latinos in building, author Monica Brown reached out Tree of Life The FBI warns that domestic terrorism El Paso, vulnerable and marginalized com- to ADL’s Arizona regional office and shared a Tree of Wisdom is one of the most urgent national security munities are under attack. White supremacy is poem entitled “Tree of Life.” Her words then Tree of Light threats in the United States today. We’ve seen indiscriminate in its discrimination. and now commemorate the lives lost and our orchestrated and coordinated propaganda by Policymakers and industry leaders need to call to remember, love and to do something: We bear witness neo-Nazi groups targeting synagogues across step up and take solid, concrete action to stop Tree of Life Foulness steps out into the light the country. White supremacy is a disease, and this extremism from spreading. The White Tree of Wisdom reflected the United States is currently experiencing an House must call out this threat by name. We Tree of Light and epidemic. need for social media platforms to enforce their refracted Attacks against Jewish institutions have been terms of service and take down hate speech. We bear witness SEE GALINDO-ELVIRA, PAGE 12 The toll of domestic abuse

ALEXIS SMITH-SCHALLENBERGER filed for divorce. will experience domestic violence. In roller pendence. The signs of an abusive relationship I could support myself and my daughters derby, it’s more like one in two. However, I are not always obvious. Domestic violence is always believed I could do anything. I was an financially, not something all survivors can do. use it as an opportunity to offer support and about controlling someone’s mind and emo- Ioutspoken social activist from five generations In 2004, I met Steve. He was different — counsel to skaters who need it. tions as much as hurting their body. of activists. My favorite quote is “Well-behaved gentle and kind, consistent and supportive. Currently, I work as the grants manager for I hope the below information will be helpful. women rarely make history,” and I have eight We fell in love, married and became a blended Jewish Family & Children’s Service. I chose acts of civil disobedience on my record to family of four. Life was perfect. It was Steve the nonprofit for its reputation and services. Signs of abuse: prove it. who helped me overcome my issues of flinch- My life and career have touched so many of My Instagram account shows how I see the ing when a hand came near my face. the areas that are a focus for JFCS; I’m able • Extreme jealousy, possessiveness world differently. A Southern California surfer A family friend skated with Desert Dolls to write funding proposals for the “Shelter girl displaced to the desert and now a Phoenix Roller Derby and we quickly became fans. Without Walls” program through the lens of • Unpredictability resident for 25 years, I have been married three That led us to serving as non-skating track a domestic violence survivor. times and I have two daughters. The first two officials with our own skating names: Steve as On May 30, 2018, suddenly and unex- • Bad temper marriages ended in domestic abuse. Space Cowboy because he was Honeywell’s pectedly, I lost my husband. If it wasn’t for I now realize that domestic violence ran in senior quality engineer for the space station and my support systems of roller derby, my JFCS • Cruelty to animals my first husband’s family. I made excuses for shuttle, while I became Sister Mary Discipline work family, friends and immediate family, I’m the black eye and bruises: “A baseball hit me — Order of the Bad Habits. not sure what I would have done. As I work • Verbal abuse during a game,” and “I slipped on a rock while When a skater was physically abused by her through the pain of losing Steve, the need to hiking.” We had a 2-year-old daughter and I boyfriend, her Facebook posting prompted be open to new possibilities and adopt a flexible • Extremely controlling behavior was concerned for her safety. It took a year for other skaters to come forward as domestic approach to life’s journey is important. Steve the divorce to finalize. violence survivors. One woman joined roller encouraged me to tell my story. Our love was • Antiquated beliefs about roles of women I remarried and moved back to California. derby to justify the bruises of her abuser. It and is a novel, forever bookmarked. The story’s and men in relationships The abuse showed up again, this time psycho- took another eight times before leaving her not over. There is more work to do. logical. Promise of forgiveness, a move back abuser, but when she was ready, skaters were October is Domestic Violence Awareness • Forced sex or disregard of partner’s to Phoenix for a fresh start, but old habits there to move her out and get her to a safe Month, which highlights the struggles of unwillingness to have sex resurfaced. I made the decision to leave and place. Statistics tell us that one in four women victims and celebrates the steps taken to inde- SEE SMITH-SCHALLENBERGER, PAGE 12

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TORAH STUDY SHABBAT CANDLE LIGHTING OCT. 18 - 5:33 P.M. Wherever He leads OCT. 25 - 5:25 P.M. SUKKOT Jews in their desert sojourn. was to take leave of his land, his birthplace SHABBAT ENDS RABBI REUVEN MANN This is a most tantalizing rabbinic dispute, and the “house of your father” and travel to OCT. 19 - 6:27 P.M. which requires elucidation. the “Land which I will show you.” Avraham OCT. 26 - 6:20 P.M. ukkot is one of the At first glance, it seems easier to understand had no sense of where he was headed and Smost intriguing the second position. The purpose of the how he would be sustained on this treacher- holidays on the Jewish three pilgrimage festivals is to remember and ous journey. He put himself completely in the calendar. There is no doubt celebrate the major miracles that Hashem per- hands of the creator. He “surrendered to the Find area congregations at jewishaz.com, where you can also find our 2019 Community Directory. that the purpose of Passover is to commemo- formed for His chosen nation. First, He freed A-mighty” just as he did when he embarked rate the story of the Exodus from Egypt. It is us from an oppressive and hopeless enslave- on the lonesome journey with Yizchak to the unanimously agreed that we celebrate Shavuot ment. Then He provided for all our needs and Akeda on Mt. Moriah. to abandon everything and find refuge in the because of the revelation that took place before kept us totally safe when we traversed through The Jews, as a nation, had to duplicate the sukkah of Hashem. the entire Jewish people on Sinai. a treacherous place in which there was no sus- courage and absolute faith of their forefathers. There are very practical benefits associated However, things are not that simple when tenance. Finally, the purpose of the Exodus was They were prepared to relinquish all of life’s with relinquishing our ordinary comforts and it comes to the chag of Sukkot. What is the realized when He gathered the entire nation pleasures and comforts and ordinary means reliving the spartan existence of our ancestors. rationale for dwelling in the flimsy huts that on Mt. Sinai and revealed His Torah. of security in order to assume the mission to The Rambam says, “The moral lesson derived Jews retire to on the first part of this holiday? The theory that the sukkah represents the be a Holy Nation. from these feats is this: Man ought to remem- It is also strange that this yom tov culminates “clouds of glory” is fully commensurate with Thus the willingness of the Jews to enter into ber his evil days in his times of prosperity. He with Shmini Atzeret — which is considered a the themes of the other pilgrimage festivals. the wilderness represents a glorious moment will thereby be induced to thank G-d repeat- separate holiday in its own right — and yet is However, we need to understand the view in the history of our people. edly, to lead a modest and humble life. We eat, connected to Sukkot. On this day we abandon of the rabbi who held that the sukkah signifies We must be on guard not to become cor- therefore, unleavened bread and bitter herbs the sukkah and return to our homes. If the the actual huts in which the Jews dwelled on rupted by enslavement to excessive pleasures on Passover in memory of what has happened basic theme of Sukkot is to take up habita- their journey to the Promised Land. Why is and comforts. We can’t become addicted to unto us, and leave (on Sukkot) our houses in tion in minimal dwellings, why is an extra day this particular fact of our history so important? the superficial divine service that always accom- order to dwell in tabernacles, as inhabitants added when we resume residence in our regular What are the great lessons that are imparted by panies a life of ease and material indulgence. of deserts do that are in want of comfort. We abodes? reliving this aspect of our past? We must never lose sight of the divine chal- shall thereby remember that this has once been To add to the complexity, there is disagree- I believe the answer can be found in a lenge to rise to the occasion and be willing to our condition as it says, ‘I made the children ment in the Talmud as to the underlying passage from Scripture. The Prophet invokes sacrifice everything when we are called upon to of Israel to dwell in booths.’” purpose of the sukkah. One rabbi maintains Hashem as saying, “I remember the kindness follow Hashem “into the wilderness.” Both explanations of sukkah are relevant. that it commemorates the physical huts in of your youth, the love of your marriage ties, We can now understand the reason for We must develop the inner courage and for- which Hashem “housed” the children of following after Me in the wilderness in a land Shmini Atzeret. Hashem does not want us Israel when “He liberated them from the land not sown.” to embrace a life of deprivation. We should titude to withstand the storms of hatred and of Egypt”. According to this, the journey of the Jews in be comfortable and happy and make use of condemnation that assail us. And may we thus However, another Talmudic Sage the desert is not only testament to Hashem’s the life-enhancing inventions that can even become worthy of the “clouds of glory” that disagrees. He says that we must understand miracles but to their spirit of absolute faith and enhance our service of Hashem. protected and sustained our ancestors from all the sukkah in a symbolic sense. It represents courage. The willingness to follow Hashem The moments of “Lech Lecha,” of uproot- who sought to consume them. the “clouds of glory” with which Hashem wherever He leads, no matter how fearful, ing ourselves from of our normal habitations, Shabbat shalom v’Chag sameach. JN enveloped the Jews during their extended trek uncomfortable and contrary to our need for are rare and temporary — not permanent in the wilderness. This refers to the special the basic amenities is central to our religion. existential states. But our level of faith and inner Rabbi Reuven Mann is the founder of divine providence that was extended to the Thus Hashem’s first command to Avraham fortitude must be such that we are always ready Congregation Torat Emet in Phoenix.

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by malevolent We bear witness • Sabotage of birth control methods or • Control of what the victim wears and sons We bend our branches refusal to honor agreed upon methods how they act A clarion call. towards compassion A bell and a warning. justice • Blaming the victim for anything bad • Demeaning the victim, privately or publicly We bear witness Tikkun Olam A healing of the world • Sabotage or obstruction of the victim’s • Humiliation of the victim in front of others Bark thickens ability to work or attend school Tree of Life Roots sink deep into the earth • Harassment of the victim at work JN Tree of Wisdom Leaves seek sunlight • Control of all the finances May their memories be for blessing Tree of Light May their lives inspire love We bear witness JN • Abuse of other family members, children Alexis Smith-Schallenberger is a grants manager for Jewish Family & Children’s Service. If you Tree of Life know of or suspect any victims, please contact Tree of Wisdom Carlos Galindo-Elvira is ADL Arizona’s regional • Accusations of the victim flirting with the Domestic Violence Hotline immediately at director and can be followed on Twitter Tree of Light @carlosgeADL. others or having an affair 800-799-SAFE (7233).

10 OCTOBER 18, 2019 JEWISH NEWS JEWISHAZ.COM LIFESTYLE & CULTURE

BOOKS Review: Israeli novel tackles secrets and lies and their inevitable consequences JESSE BERNSTEIN | CONTRIBUTING WRITER attention that she craves and doesn’t have her TV interviews. This lie, for the benefit LTD the clear skin that she desires. of his long-disappointed, Lieutenant- SUK-HUI Swirling in those fairly typical anxieties Colonel father, begins a sweet, bizarre • of teenager-dom, Nofar is working her relationship between Lavi and Nofar. shift at an ice cream shop when a fading As suspicions start to grow — from • Unique musician, similarly afflicted by self-loath- Nofar’s sister, from her mother, from the Custom ing, sets the big lie in motion. Frustrated female detective assigned to her case — so Weddings with her slowness behind the counter, does the self-deception. That, Gundar- FashionsSpecial Occasions Goshen seems to say, is the ever-present he unleashes a string of cruel insults at Exquisite fabric, Nofar, each seeming to pierce her greatest lie. We tell lies of all stripes to other trim, silk, & lace. vulnerabilities. She flees the shop in tears, people, but the ones that are most dam- he follows to apologize and grabs her by aging (as well as most necessary) are the Custom tailoring the hand. She screams, bringing passersby ones we tell ourselves. “Who’s Afraid of & alterations for Virginia Woolf?,” Edward Albee famously running towards the scene. Nofar, caught men's & women's up in a rare moment of attention, decides said, “means who’s afraid of the big bad clothing. to confirm what the crowd believes wolf … who’s afraid of living life without happened: an attempted rape. false illusions?” Everyone, of course. Nofar’s lie becomes headline news all The detective needs to believe that over the country, as the musician, faded Nofar is a young woman wronged in a 7038 E. McDonald Dr. as he may be, once had enough of a fol- world that knows how to do little else. Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 lowing for a salacious accusation to hold Nofar’s mother needs to believe that public attention. The novel relies heavily her daughter would never tell such a on the overwhelming public support for lie. And when Raymonde, the would-be Holocaust survivor, admits her lie to a 480-951-1388 Nofar, one of the only elements of the Free story that seems hollow; that the accuser genuine survivor of the camps, he sum- “The Liar” Adjustments of a once-loved musician would be sum- mons up 90 years of wisdom to pretend Ayelet Gundar-Goshen (translated from moned to the president’s residence to that he did not hear her. Hebrew by Sondra Silverston) “The Liar,” despite just about every- Little, Brown and Company stand as a symbol of bravery, or that she TAGER would be feted by clothing companies thing I’ve just said, can be very funny at points; the true survivor of German ere is a woefully incomplete list of the begging her to wear their products in public, or that invitations to tell her story atrocity, upon finding a fellow prisoner OPTICAL lies that are told in Ayelet Gundar- H on television would be extended while the from his youth, remarks that he’d “been a Goshen’s “The Liar:” A wife tells her schmuck in Theresienstadt, and had only 40 years experience worth seeing investigation is ongoing, seem off. Perhaps husband that she is headed off to Pilates, gotten worse since then.” this is a cultural difference with Israel. when she is in fact headed to an extramari- Some of her tricks grow a little tiresome That element aside, there is nothing GLASSES & CONTACT LENSES tal affair. A silent, uncomfortable therapy by the end. Every desk, every lasagna and false about the feeling of having crafted session is described as “pretty good.” An every bench has a short history to be told a snowballing lie, one that implicates octogenarian assumes the identity of a before it is used. She also has a habit of an innocent person and is figured out deceased Holocaust survivor, speaking to pulling back to wide generalities, in order • Dior • Cazal immediately by one enterprising onlooker student groups and connecting with other to then re-focus on something minute; • Rayban • Maui Jim (more on him later). To see Nofar’s lie survivors. A mother uses a fake name in “Some changes occur slowly,” and “some grow unchallenged and unquestioned is conversation with a lawyer. A father lies changes erupt all at once,” she writes, to feel queasy. You, too, know that she about a traffic jam. describing geological shifts and a flaming is lying, and you, too, don’t particularly The lies, Gundar-Goshen writes, come match before she gets to the point: Nofar want to see her caught. In this way, “The in all shapes and sizes — “small tall thick had changed quickly. She uses this again Liar” is a reverse-detective story: I knew thin lovely ugly white lies, always white,” three pages later. And though the story the truth, and found myself rooting for one character muses — but they are all is contemporary, “The Liar” does often dwarfed by the inciting lie of the novel. it to remain hidden. read like a parent’s reading of how a teen Nofar is 17 and distressingly average, by Besides an unwell homeless man, the relates to social media. BILTMORE PLAZA her own assessment. Each glimpse of her sole witness to the truth is classmate of Here’s the secret, though: Those are 32nd St. & Camelback • 602-957-1716 younger, more attractive sister, Maya, is a Nofar’s, Lavi. Lavi exploits the situation just quibbles. JN Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m reminder that she is larger than she would to his benefit, blackmailing Nofar into Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. like to be, doesn’t have the friends that mentioning that he is being considered Jesse Bernstein is a staff writer for the Jewish she wants to have, doesn’t get the male for an elite combat unit during one of Exponent, a Jewish News-affiliated publication.

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FOOD A matter of taste: ‘The Jewish Cookbook’ JESSE BERNSTEIN | CONTRIBUTING WRITER

t’s a bit funny to review a cookbook, among that of many others. Iisn’t it? It is, in the truest sense, a matter The result is a beautifully bound collec- of taste. And in cooking for oneself, the tion, complete with the elusive luxury of little idiosyncrasies of individual taste may two bookmarks and a well-ordered index. conflict with someone else’s; as a matter Bonus recipes from Michael Solomonov of course, I tend to double the amount and other Jewish chefs are sprinkled of garlic any recipe calls for. throughout, and the full-page color Leah Koenig’s “The Jewish Cookbook,” photographs help to visualize some of the out this month, is another variation on more difficult-to-conceive recipes. There the theme of many modern Jewish cook- are also little markers for recipes that are books. Her recipes, rather than simply dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, giving you some new ideas about tzimmes use five ingredients or fewer or take less (not that there’s anything wrong with than 30 minutes to prepare. that!), draw from the kitchens of Jews the Speaking of recipes! Here are a few I world over. The food of Italian Jews, Iraqi took a crack at over the last few weeks, Jews and Bukharan Jews is all represented, re-printed with permission from Phaidon. Kharcho, a Georgian beef stew PHOTOS COURTESY OF PHAIDON KHARCHO This beef stew recipe comes to us from twice, until nuts are finely ground with a few Georgia (the country, not the state). It was slightly larger pieces. Set aside. a blessed 45 degrees when I woke up this In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium- morning, and there could not be a more high heat. Working in batches, add the beef appropriate temperature for this dish than and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly this time of year. The number of vegetables, browned, about 5 minutes. Add a drizzle more plus the other elements — pulverized walnuts oil if the pot begins to look dry. Transfer the and rice — made the catch of each spoon- beef to a plate. submersion a little surprise. And even if you Reduce the heat to medium and add the come up empty-handed, the broth is rich onion, carrots, garlic and a pinch of salt to the enough to sustain you until your next dive. pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned 8-10 minutes. Add the

1 ⁄3 cup walnut halves paprika, fenugreek, coriander, mint and pep- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil per flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Jewish-style braised fennel 2 pounds beef chuck, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes Stir in the tomatoes, tamarind paste, browned JEWISH-STYLE BRAISED FENNEL 2 large onions, finely chopped beef and stock. Increase the heat to medium- high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to Where you aware that there was such a intact. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over 2 carrots, finely chopped low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until thing as Jewish-style fennel? I certainly wasn’t. medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped the beef is very tender, about 1½ hours. I didn’t even eat fennel until 2018. Always add the fennel pieces in a single layer and cook, ½ teaspoon kosher salt Stir in the ground walnuts, rice, salt and a thought it was a real adult vegetable. The fen- turning occasionally, until slightly softened and 2 teaspoons sweet paprika generous amount of black pepper. Continue nel lobby needs whoever helped cauliflower lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek cooking, covered, until the rice is tender, about and Brussels sprouts to step in here, because Return all the browned fennel pieces to the ¾ teaspoon ground coriander 20 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pep- it was delicious – tender, filling and unique. pan, add the garlic, and cook, gently stirring, ½ teaspoon dried mint per, if desired. (The amount of salt needed will until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the stock, ½ teaspoon crushed pepper flakes depend on how salty the beef and stock are.) 3 pounds fennel bulbs, stems trimmed off salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium- 1 cup canned crushed, Serve hot, sprinkled with chopped cilantro ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil high and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat finely diced tomatoes (coriander) and dill. 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced to medium-low, and cook until the fennel is 2 tablespoons tamarind paste or Serves 6-8. Prep time is 20 minutes. Cook- 1 ½ cups vegetable stock tender, 15-20 minutes. pomegranate molasses ing time is 2 hours and 15 minutes. ¾ teaspoon kosher salt Transfer the fennel pieces to a serving plate. 8 cups beef or vegetable stock ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Increase the heat under the pan to medium ¼ cup long-grain white rice, In addition to these recipes, I also tried 1 tablespoon honey high, add the honey and orange zest, and rinsed well and drained my hand at roast chicken with thyme and ½ teaspoon finely grated orange zest cook, stirring often, until it reduces slightly, Freshly ground black pepper honey, cooked over carrots, parsnips and Finely chopped fennel fronds, for garnish 5-10 minutes. Taste and add more salt, if Roughly chopped fresh cilantro onions, as well as a recipe for curried desired. Pour the sauce over the fennel pieces and dill, for serving sweet potato latkes. My review: yes. JN Cut each fennel bulb in quarters (or eights if and sprinkle with fennel fronds. Serve hot. large), removing most of the woody core, but Serves 6. Prep time is 10 minutes. Cooking Pulse the walnuts in a good food processor, Jesse Bernstein is a staff writer for the Jewish leaving just enough to keep the fennel wedges time is 45 minutes. scraping down the sides of the bowl once or Exponent, a Jewish News-affiliated publication.

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CAMP & SCHOOL GUIDE Dungeons, dragons and Torah NICK ENQUIST | STAFF WRITER

n the 1980s, Dungeons & Dragons was Although it was not a graceful exit, the group considered a cause for moral panic managed to survive and ended up mov- Iamong religious circles, particularly ing on to the next adventure to meet in Christian communities. Abraham before the Battle of Siddim. But today, public perception of Kaplan makes no assumption the fantasy game has shifted to that his fifth- through seventh- the positive thanks to Internet grade players know everything communities and platforms about the Torah, and so he such as YouTube. So makes sure that the game is much so that one Sunday interactive enough that the school teacher at Temple students feel invested in Chai is using D&D as an learning more about the educational tool in the syn- world. agogue’s religious school Of course, the students program. also bring a lot of person- Jeremiah Kaplan is com- ality to the world through bining his love for the game their characters. with the stories of the Torah Some of the player charac- to give six students a unique ters of this journey through the learning adventure. Kaplan knew Torah included a fighter named that pitching the idea might be a Pizza, a wizard named Spookieboi tough sell due to negative connotations and even Albus Dumbledore of surrounding D&D’s early years, but he “Harry Potter” fame. Dumbledore’s nonetheless felt that it would be a great way player, Max, spoke with a British accent for to teach children religious literature. the session. “We needed a class that didn’t start with some old man D&D is known to be a complicated game, so Kaplan with a beard saying, ‘The Torah says this, the Torah says condensed and simplified the rules. Although that deci- Teacher Jeremiah Kaplan takes students through Torah with that,’” Kaplan said. “If our kids don’t understand who Dungeons & Dragons. Kaplan’s Sunday school class at Temple Chai sion created more restrictions for his players, Kaplan these stories are about then they’re not going to care. At uses the popular fantasy game as an educational tool. felt it was for the best to keep them away from any odd this age we have to meet them on their level and one of PHOTO BY NICK ENQUIST complications. For example, he said that “one of the the ways that we can do that is having shared common kids asked to play as a necromancer (zombie raiser) and interests. The idea of telling stories together is a big part I immediately said ‘no.’” of building those interests.” In their most recent session, the adventuring party When the players were creating their characters Kaplan Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game found themselves at the top of the Tower of Babel as it steered them toward finding inspiration from the heroes that first appeared in the mid-’70s. While there are was being destroyed. The six were split into groups of in the Torah. He wrote and developed examples of how rules akin to an average board game, the genre allows three, and each group was given a simple jigsaw puzzle to different heroes used different skills to succeed in their for a collaborative story to be told where players create solve. However, the puzzle pieces were jumbled between stories. characters that can make narrative-based decisions. One However, he wants to do more with this than just give of the players, dubbed the Dungeon Master, is tasked his players a weekly 45-minute adventure. with creating the world and encounters. The setting is “WE NEEDED A CLASS THAT “I’d like to turn this into a resource that I can share usually inspired by high fantasy stories like “A Song of DIDN’T START WITH SOME OLD with other religious schools as a way for them to teach Ice and Fire” or “The Lord of the Rings.” the Torah,” Kaplan said. He’s even begun to write up Kaplan grew up reading fantasy and science fiction MAN WITH A BEARD SAYING, the material that he hopes to one day publish. novels; the love for the genres came from his father, Although he is unsure when that will be, Temple Rabbi-Cantor John Kaplan of Congregation B’nai Israel ‘THE TORAH SAYS THIS, Chai’s religious school leadership has been impressed in Jackson, Tennessee. The younger Kaplan eventually THE TORAH SAYS THAT.’” with this style of teaching and think it helps the students got into D&D through some friends and fell in love with get more excited about coming to school on Sunday. it. The game has since been one of his favorite hobbies JEREMIAH KAPLAN, TEMPLE CHAI “I think we’re moving more toward a sense of interac- and even serves as a family bonding activity for Kaplan SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER tivity and community building,” said Amanda Campbell, and his wife and children. the principal of administration and curriculum for For the Temple Chai version, Kaplan diverted from Temple Chai’s religious school. “It’s definitely more the norm of high fantasy and created a world where his the two groups. The players had to role-play their hands-on and more of a camp-style of education. We’re players explore the literal Torah. The players explore a characters sharing the pieces and solving the puzzles. really looking to reexamine how we teach these lessons specific Torah story in each session as a way to study its Kaplan explained that it was to show how language and and move away from the traditional school. It’s great to teachings. Once the lesson is learned, the players move humanity split. see these kids get excited about learning these stories and on to the next story. The players then had to escape the crumbling tower. Jeremiah has found a unique and fun way to do it.” JN

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CAMP AND SCHOOL GUIDE Building a Shared Society for Jewish and Arab Citizens of Israel A talk on Jewish-Arab relations by Mohammad Darawshe

Mohammad Darawshe is Menachem Mendel Academy the Director of the Center of Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 7:00 pm Equality and Shared Society at Givat Haviva, Israel. He is Temple Solel, Paradise Valley AZ currently a faculty member receives over $5K in Jewish at the Shalom Hartman Hosted by Temple Solel in partnership with NAU Institute in Jerusalem. An expert on Jewish-Arab relations, he is Martin-Springer Institute considered a leading political analyst in book donations Arabic press and has presented at the RICH SOLOMON | MANAGING EDITOR European parliament, NATO Defense College, The World Economic Forum, Herzlia Conference, Haaretz Conference, and Israel’s Presidential Conference. enachem Mendel Academy hosted leadership, goal-setting, home manage- Ma community-wide event at the ment, nutrition, money management and beginning of September to celebrate the long-term planning, among others. school’s new campus — which includes a As part of this alternative approach, MMA Beis Hamedrash, gymnasium, woodwork allows students to grow plants, take care of room, science lab, art room, library and animals, participate in school maintenance, CONNECT extra classrooms. With over 250 people learn outdoors and actively prepare for in attendance, the different workshops Jewish holidays. However, there is still course to your Jewish community. and activities available included a shofar work in the classroom, and having more

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JUNE 2, 2017 | 8 SIVAN 5777 | VOLUME 69, NUMBER 35 $1.50 Reflections on the Locals remember the Six-Day War 50th anniversary of DEBRA GELBART | CONTRIBUTING WRITER ith the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War approaching, Jewish News asked Israelis now living in the Six-Day War WArizona to share their memories of that monumental clash. On June 5, 1967, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) made a pre-emptive strike against thousands of Egyptian RABBI JOHN A. LINDER | SPECIAL TO JEWISH NEWS troops massing at its border, destroying almost the entire Egyptian Air Force. Jordan and Syria soon joined forces with Egypt to attack Israel. By the time a cease-fire agreement was signed on June 11, victorious une 7, 1967 was my 10th birthday. Jews around the world Israeli forces had seized control of the Gaza Strip and the Sinai Peninsula from Egypt, East Jerusalem were celebrating. Now, I know my beloved mother would and the West Bank from Jordan, and the Golan Heights from Syria. Jgo to great lengths to make me feel special, but not even SEE WAR PAGE 12 my mom could orchestrate such hoopla over my first-decade milestone. Of course, while little Johnny Linder was getting lots of birth- Better Together day loving from my family and friends, the Jewish world was Phoenix creates tours. But it was the Jewish book fair that MMA had three types of text to offer at riveted, unified and euphoric over Israel’s military reunification super partners of Jerusalem. Many of us grew up with David Rubinger’s now iconic upward Participants in the Better Together looking photograph of soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces Phoenix program, which pairs middle school students with se- 55th Paratrooper Brigade moments after bringing Jerusalem’s niors, gathered on May 21 for a holiest site under Jewish control for the first time in 2,000 years. banquet and to watch a documen- What an extraordinary moment. The nascent modern state of tary made by the students. Clock- Israel, against all odds, in what’s come to be known as the Six- wise from left, Adam Schwartz, Congregation Beth Israel Youth Day War, pre-emptively struck and defeated the surrounding Director Jessielyn Kreitzer, par- Arab countries that sought to destroy Israel and push her into the ents Cindy and Darren Schwartz, Mediterranean. Not only did Israel successfully defend herself, Better Together Phoenix Program Israel captured the Gaza Strip and the Sinai Peninsula from Egypt, Director Tami Simmons and Pat the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) from Jordan and the Bruner. See story on Page 6. Golan Heights from Syria. It was nothing short of biblical David PHOTO COURTESY OF BETTER TOGETHER PHOENIX and Goliath. Jews in the diaspora, from secular to religious, stood a little taller, elevated with pride over the near mythic victories of the IDF in both the 1948 War of Independence and now the Six-Day War.

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NATION MIDEAST WORLD provided cause for the most excitement. the book fair. Wernick was given the option Dems, Trump protest terror payments Norway pressures Palestinians Jewish history and Dresden Visitors and parents strolled past of choosing any combination of Jewish various Jewish texts, using the opportunity books, books that had Jewish themes and facebook.com/JewishAZ twitter.com/phxjnews to purchase books for the home or for gift- general studies books. He decided to avoid ing to family. Copies could be ordered of the latter entirely due to availability. “I chose any of the 6,000 different works available. Jewish books over general ones because, Call 602-870-9470 to subscribe In addition to buying copies for their own look around, you can get math and history use, visitors could also choose to place orders textbooks everywhere. So this allowed us as donations to the school. to get books that aren’t available nearby,” By the end of the day, MMA had received Wernick said. The school administration almost $5,000 in book donations, a said it was happy about the final number of Thinking about next sizeable start as it looks to complete and fully donated texts. summer and/or establish its new library. Although MMA’s academic year has only This is only MMA’s second academic year just begun its students have been kept busy school year? of operation. Last year, MMA started as a preparing for Rosh Hashanah and Yom first- through sixth-grade all-boys school, Kippur, reviewing the limbic system and but for this year MMA expanded the boys’ taking trips to places like Legoland. While INTERE$T-FREE division to grade eight and added classes the latter is associated with fun and games, LOANS for girls in first- through sixth-grade. Over the school administration provided a more Are Available for Jewish Day/Overnight Simchat Torah the summer, the school hired its new prin- thoughtful explanation for the choice in Camping Experiences and Jewish Day Celebration cipal, Rabbi Yoseph Wernick. Wernick has destination: “In Elul, we have been focusing School Tuition. nearly 25 years of experience as a teacher and on the concept that Hashem will lovingly principal in Jewish schools, something that judge the whole world in Tishrei, and each Monday, October 21 appealed to the newly established MMA. person is an entire world on his own. We will Chaya Mushka Ben-Shabat, founder and apply these concepts at Legoland as we travel CEO of MMA, praised Wernick’s storied through their different ‘miniature worlds’ career during the hiring announcement. and bring these principles to life.” She cited his reputation as an educator Helping students see the connection INTEREST-FREE LOANS SINCE 1950 that cared for students and his experience between the Jewish faith and the environ- 5:00 pm Dinner developing faculty to focus on the needs of ment around them in a unique way is For more information individual students as a perfect match for precisely what MMA and Rabbi Wernick 5:45 pm Community Minyan and application materials: MMA. The administration was confident have set out to do. The school will continue 6:00 pm Simchat Torah that Wernick would be able to instill to host community events and fundrais- (602) 230-7983 Service students with a connection to the Torah ing opportunities in the future in order www.jewishfreeloan.org while teaching them to trust in them- to ensure that the academic setting has RSVP: BETHELPHOENIX.COM/ selves and their abilities. This fit well with the proper tools for teaching. It won’t Don’t need help with Jewish Summer Camp the school mission, which is to facili- be easy for its library to keep pace with or Day School, but could use an interest-free H H D 2 0 1 9 (602) 944-3359 tate learning and mastery of life skills enrollment, but the innovative efforts and loan for something else? 1118 W. GLENDALE AVE such as time management, emotional local generosity give the administration Please visit our website or contact us at the JFL offi ce. PHOENIX, AZ 85021 management, communication skills, reason for optimism. JN

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HOME DESIGN & REAL ESTATE We, the families of the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting, want to thank you for your support and love over the past year. Our families lost 11 irreplaceable beautiful Jewish souls. e sorrow and agony was deeply personal and unending. rough your unwavering support you showed us that we are all one in our sorrow. You showed that the mindless hate that stole our loved ones has no place in America. ank you for showing us that we are one Community — one Jewish, one interfaith, one Pittsburgh, one country and one world. We are truly stronger together. PHOTO BY JENNIFER HUGHES With love from the families of: Joyce Fienberg Bernice Simon BRITNITwo-toned PETERSEN beautythat material up the wall in lieu of a tiled Richard Gottfried Sylvan Simon backsplash,” she says, also mentioning Rose Mallinger Daniel Stein here’s nothing like a gorgeous, well- that they chose this material because of its designed kitchen to set the right vibe durability and ease of maintenance. Jerry Rabinowitz Melvin Wax T for the rest of the home. That’s clearly what “We also went with a Wolf gas range and Cecil Rosenthal Irving Younger Stephanie Gamble of Stephanie Gamble Subzero Fully Integrated refrigerator with David Rosenthal Interiors had in mind when she was com- a paneled front to give the kitchen a clean missioned to fix up a newly purchased look,” she adds. home in Maryland. A particular standout in the kitchen is the The client, who was relocating from banquette area, which Gamble states she Brooklyn, New York, with her two chil- had planned to include from the beginning dren, loved the location and the size of the and “just needed to convince the client that home yet thought it was dated and lacking it would turn out amazing.” in “good flow.” This meant a reconfigura- And it did. The neutral-based custom- tion was necessary. cushioned seating, the wooden table and ELIE WIESEL & PRIMO LEVI: “We started by completely relocating the the fun, ultra-modern acrylic chairs join THE GRAY ZONE OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVAL kitchen,” Gamble says. “We moved it to together flawlessly to create a picture- where the family room used to be, and then perfect banquette set-up. we also took down the wall between the The particular gem in this corner area, old family room and the former kitchen.” however, is the vibrant, large-scale modern Professor Nancy Harrowitz of Boston University’s Elie This allowed for a much larger, expan- art piece that carries over the same bold Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies will read written sive kitchen that the client had initially blue from the other side of the room. works by two Auschwitz survivors, Primo Levi and hoped for. “My client is great friends with the artist “The client wanted a kitchen area that Ilana Greenberg, so we thought using her Elie Wiesel, and discuss how they started a new life was more open and could accommodate art above the built-in banquette would be after surviving the Holocaust. her family and guests,” Gamble says. ideal,” Gamble says. “This banquette is Once the space opened up, they got to where the family eats most of their meals, NOVEMBER 18 • 6PM work on the fine details. so we wanted to make it comfortable and CHANDLER CENTER For the overall concept, the client great looking at the same time.” FOR THE ARTS requested a “fairly modern” space with a Finishing off the general aesthetic are “super clean design.” And, Gamble notes, the various gold accents placed throughout 250 N. ARIZONA AVE., CHANDLER the client “loves navy and white,” which the space, such as the cabinet and refrig- gave her a great starting point. So Gamble erator hardware, faucet and gold-lined and her team drew from this inspiration hanging light fixtures. These elements and followed along with a sharp, two- pair stunningly with the dark navy and To purchase tickets, visit: evjcc.org/eliewiesel toned look with fresh white on all of the white combination, adding richness and a uppers and deep navy blue on all of the sophisticated allure. lower elements, including the island. Gamble concludes that the final overall With this color scheme as the main focus, design is exactly what she had envisioned “everything fell into place from there,” and what her client wanted, which is a Gamble says. super functional and beautifully designed 908 N Alma School Rd • Chandler, AZ 85224 “We then chose to do the countertops kitchen that is “crisp, clean and not even 480.897.0588 • Discover more at evjcc.org in Statuary Classique Quartz and carried the least bit fussy.” JN

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Additionally, from Oct. 7-20 and storyteller Red Steagall and the DEO Entertainment Group. Tickets are $200 per JCC, 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. surgery allowed? Cost: $14, includes kosher the lobby will showcase “Anne Frank — Taught by Rabbi Michael Beyo. Cost: lunch. Registration required: evjcc.org/ History of Today,” a traveling exhibit that person. Call 602-241-7870 or visit azjhs.org for information and reservations. $14. Registration required: evjcc.org/ open-beit-midrash will give patrons and guests an inside look open-beit-midrash at Anne Frank and her family. The exhibit SUNDAY, NOV. 3 is free, however a small donation is greatly Meetings, Lectures & Classes Speaker Series: 11 a.m., East Valley JCC, Valley Jewish Singles Ages 50+ brunch: appreciated. To purchase tickets, call 623- MONDAYS 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. Pastor Noon, Chompies PV Mall, 4550-324 E. 285-6321 Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Mahjong Mondays: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Rock Fremont of Shepherd of the Hills Cactus Road, Phoenix. Reservations UCC discusses how religion drives social or email [email protected] or visit East Valley JCC, 908 N. Alma School Road, required; email [email protected] action and the challenges facing the church stageleftaz.com. Chandler. Every Monday, except on Jewish to RSVP. community. Cost: $14, includes kosher SATURDAY, OCT. 26 or legal holidays. You are invited to come THURSDAYS, NOV. 7, 14 & 21 and play, no RSVP is necessary, just come. lunch. Registration required: evjcc.org/ Night of the Living Will: By appointment open-beit-midrash Mini-courses open to the public: 10:30- only, central Phoenix. The Area Agency on This free program is intended for players 11:30 a.m., Beth Emeth Synagogue, 13702 Aging and the Elder Law, Mental Health with prior experience. Be sure to bring your Child Sacrifice: Considering the Context: 1-2 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West. A series of and Special Needs Planning Section of current mahjong card and a set if you have p.m., Beth Emeth Congregation of the West 3-4 classes throughout the year on a variety the State Bar of Arizona are partnering to one. evjcc.org or 480-897-0588 Valley, 13702 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West. of subjects. Topic: ‘What you should know provide individuals with a free consultation WEDNESDAYS Speaker: Professor Ziony Zevit. Suggested about the Israeli government.’ A primer on to develop their living will and healthcare ‘The Valley News’: 10-11:30 a.m., Valley donation: $18. Register at VBMTorah.org. how the Knesset and the parliamentary power of attorney. Once an appointment is of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Letters from the Dead: Three Ancient Texts system works. Who are the major parties, scheduled, an address will be provided. Call Scottsdale. The class focuses on current Discovered by Archaeologists : 7-8:30 p.m., what are their main platforms and how do the 24-hour Senior Help Line at 602-264- events and is led by Dr. Michael Epner. No Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix. they decide who gets to hold what offices 4357 to schedule an appointment. registration required. Speaker: Professor Ziony Zevit. Suggested in the country? No charge for members, donation: $18. Register at VBMTorah.org. $10 per class for non-members. For more SUNDAY, NOV. 3 THIRD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH information, call 623-584-7210 or email SUNDAY, OCT. 27 Cactus hot dog day: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Beth Jewish War Veterans: 10 a.m., Arizona State [email protected]. Emeth Synagogue, 13702 W. Meeker Blvd., Veterans Home, 4141 N. S. Herrera Way, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Friends of Sun City West. ¼ pound Hebrew National Phoenix. Scottsdale Post 210 welcomes all Israel: 3-4:30 p.m., Sun Lakes Chapel For WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 hot dog, soda and chips. Cost is $5. For more Jewish veterans to its monthly meetings. All Faiths, 9240 E. Sun Lakes Blvd. N., Sun Taste of LimmudAZ: 6-9 p.m., Temple Solel, information, call 623-584-7210 or email Due to Sukkot the October meeting will Lakes. Lieb Bolel, CEO of the Arizona Israel 6805 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley. [email protected]. be on the 27th. Refreshments served at Technology Alliance, will speak. Topic: Tech Special Guest: Christopher Noxon, author of in Israel and the Power of the American; “Good Trouble, Lessons of the Civil Rights MONDAY, NOV. 11 9:30 a.m. Call 602-256-0658 for more Impacting U.S. Israel Relations Beyond Playbook.” Presentations available before Brandeis concert: 1 p.m., Palo Cristi Church, information. Political Advocacy. No RSVP, free and keynote event. $18 for general admission, 3535 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley. SUNDAY, OCT. 20 open to the public. For more information, $54 for VIP experience. The VIP pre-tasting Brandeis National Committee presents the Phoenix Jewish Genealogy Group: 1-3 p.m., email [email protected] or call includes appetizers, wine, program and first of four BNC Roz Fischer Concerts & Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E. 480-895-4660. dessert reception along with a copy of Conversations. Soprano Abigail Krawson, Culver St., Phoenix. Professional genealogist “Good Trouble.” For more information or to winner of Phoenix Opera’s 2018 Southwest Risa Daitzman Heywood of Denver, The Hammerman Family Lecture – RVSP, visit limmudaz.org/limmud-az-event/ Vocal Competition, will be accompanied by Colorado will be the guest speaker and will Almighty? No Way! Embracing the God We taste-of-limmud. pianist John Massaro, principal conductor of cover “The Power of Catalog – Unindexed Actually Love: 5-6:30 p.m., Congregation Or the Phoenix Opera. Admission is $7 at the Records and How to Find Them.” Free, Tzion, 16415 N. 90th St., Scottsdale. Speaker: Family door, no reservations required. Refreshments donations accepted. For more information, Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson. Suggested MONDAYS provided. For more information, call Joan visit azjhs.org/Genealogy.html or contact donation: $18. Register at VBMTorah.org. Free baby gym classes: 9:30-10 a.m., Sitver at 602-818-4264 or email her at [email protected]. MONDAY, OCT. 28 [email protected]. Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance MONDAY, OCT. 21 Cactus ORT: 7 p.m., Mountain Gate Center, 15801 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix. SATURDAY, NOV. 16 Israel Table: 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Valley Apartments Clubhouse, 4602 E. Paradise Parents (and grandparents) are invited AJHS Heritage Award Dinner: 6 p.m., of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Village Parkway N., Phoenix. Paul Rockower, to bring in their babies, ages 6 months to Monterra at Westworld, 16601 N. Pima Scottsdale. An opportunity to pick up executive director of the Jewish Community 18 months. This parent-child class uses Road, Scottsdale. The Arizona Jewish general information on travel, facts and Relations Council, will discuss Jewish tumbling mats, balance beams, parallel Historical Society will honor Marnie and historic sites to visit in Israel. Stop by if you communal public diplomacy. Prospective bars and trampolines. Work on strength, Harvey Dietrich with the 2019 Jerry have never visited Israel and are considering members, current members and the public balancing and coordination with your

20 OCTOBER 18, 2019 JEWISH NEWS JEWISHAZ.COM CALENDAR baby. This is a “drop in” class. Advanced your Stuff.” Dues are $60 per year. For more registration is not required. Call 602-992- information, call Andrea at 480-664-8847. 5790 or visit arizonasunrays.com for more information. Sukkot Breakfast Babies: 9-10:30 a.m., The Brunch SATURDAY, OCT. 19 REACH HIGHLY EDUCATED, AFFLUENT READERS IN THE VALLEY Café, 15507 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100, Nextdor Sukkot Craft & Cider Event: 5:30 Scottsdale. A fun-filled morning gathering p.m., Congregation Beth Israel, 10460 N. Website Print E-Blast Facebook for parents and grandparents with babies 56th St., Scottsdale. The evening will include Page Views Readership Subscribers Followers or toddlers. Complimentary coffee and a a hard cider tasting as well as a painting chocolate-covered strawberry with the class. CBI members $10, non-members $18. 40,000 15,000 4,500 3,459 RSVP at cbiaz.org/?event=nextdor-sips- purchase of any meal. Includes a story time cider-in-the-sukkah&event_date=2019-10-19. picture book reading. Call 480-398-7174 or visit brunchcafe.com for more information. SATURDAY, OCT. 19 Phoenix’s Seventh Annual Moho Sukkot Upcoming Special Sections WEDNESDAYS Party: 7 p.m.-midnight, Phoenix. Co-hosted Free baby dance classes: 9:15-9:45 a.m., by JNFuture, experience the largest Sukkah Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance in AZ. The night begins with dinner under Senior Lifestyle Center, 15801 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix. For the stars, followed by an outdoor party babies who are walking up to age 2 ½. with an open bar. $5 for pre-sale tickets, November 1 This baby dance class is a fun introduction $10 for week-of tickets and $15 at the to music, movement and dancing. Babies door. Visit eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual- From home health aides will dance to the music while using all moho-phoenix-sukkot-party-with-jnfuture- to travel agents, financial kinds of different props and toys. Parent/ tickets-74375221289 for more information. planners to realtors, Senior grandparent participation is required. This SUNDAY, OCT. 20 Lifestyle is the perfect is a “drop in” class. Advanced registration Preserve Hike & Sukkot Lunch: 8:30 venue to showcase your is not required. Call 602-992-5790 or visit a.m.-noon, Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. products and services for arizonasunrays.com for more information. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Easy, 3-mile hike at Phoenix Mountain Preserve — older Jewish Phoenix area Shabbat 40th Street Trailhead 100. Depart the J residents. FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH at 8:40 a.m., car-a-van to the 90-minute First Fridays: 6:30-8 p.m., Beth Emeth hike and then return for lunch in the J’s Synagogue, 13702 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun Sukkah. Pack your own Kosher-style lunch City West. Begins Nov. 1. Traditional Friday or purchase lunch from milk+honey. Free for members, mile+honey lunch additional night services with a twist; each month a purchase. Register online at vosjcc.org/ Charitable special aspect, theme or prayer from the event/preserve-hike-sukkot-lunch or call Shabbat evening liturgy is focused on. Giving 480-481-7090. Questions about the service, and Jewish November 1 prayer in general, will be answered to help Seniors each person. No fee, open to everyone, Connecting Jewish News Jewish and non-Jewish alike. For beginners THURSDAY, NOV. 7 Memory Café: 10-11:30 a.m., Beth El readers to opportunities and experienced members. For more Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix. information, call 623-584-7210 or email and giving related Jewish Family and Children’s Service hosts resources. [email protected]. a monthly Memory Café event, which will FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH include refreshments along with stimulating, Kavana Café: 8:45 a.m., Congregation Or interactive programming geared toward those Tzion, 16415 N. 90th St., Scottsdale. This is who have memory loss and their care partners. an informal opportunity to learn with Rabbi Keith Johnson of Sankofa Island Magic is Micah Caplan prior to Saturday-morning this month’s special guest artist. For more services. A light breakfast will be served. For information or to confirm times, please contact Family Matters more information, visit congregationortzion. Kathy Rood at 602-452-4627 or via email at November 1 org or call 480-342-8858. [email protected]. EVERY SATURDAY Arts Devoted to each stage of Torah Express: Noon, Congregation Jewish family life, topics SUNDAY, OCT. 27 Or Tzion, 16415 N. 90th St., Scottsdale. ‘Robbery of the Heart’: 2-3:30 p.m., Civic Center will include parenting On Shabbat mornings, during the Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale. This advice, education, family congregation’s Kiddush lunch, join Rabbi documentary delves into the story of Kristallnacht health, Jewish identity, Micah Caplan and other Jewish professionals from the point of view of Holocaust survivors household finances and and teachers from the community for an and German citizens. Q&A with producer Micah in-depth study of the Torah portion of Brandt and Rabbi Micah Caplan following the film. much more. the week. No RSVP required. For more Contact Pat Toftoy at [email protected] information, visit congregationortzion.org or or 480-312-2180 for more information. call 480-342-8858. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30 JEWISHAZ.COM FRIDAY, OCT. 28 ‘Robbery of the Heart’: 5:30-7 p.m., Scottsdale Shabbat Service: 7 p.m., North Scottsdale Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive, Contact your sales consultant to schedule location. The Desert Foothills Jewish Scottsdale. This documentary delves into the Community Association will have a brief story of Kristallnacht from the point of view of your advertising at 602-870-9470, ext. 2, Holocaust survivors and German citizens. Q&A Shabbat service followed by a presentation [email protected] by Lois Tager, author of “What to do with with producer Micah Brandt following the film. JN

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Holiday treats Chef Melinda McNeil demonstrates how to make a round challah Music for memory for Rosh Hashanah during a Sept. 17 holiday baking class at the Jewish Family & Children’s Service featured a musical guest at its Oct. 3 Memory Café at Beth El Congregation. Memory Café presents interactive East Valley JCC. Also on the menu was apple kugel, apple tart and activities for those with cognitive concerns and their care partners. From left: Katie Malpiedi, Kathy Rood, musical entertainer Joe Bousard, apple roses. Her next baking class is Dec. 17 for Chanukah treats. Janet Rees and Joey Jacobellis. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE PHOTO COURTESY OF PAM MORRIS

Where’s your Jewish News? Ellie Colan took a road trip to Gull Lake — part of the Eastern Sierra Nevada scenic area in California — and remembered to bring her favorite Jewish newspaper. PHOTO BY HARRIET COLAN

Teen meetup BBYO Mountain Region held its Regional Executives Conference at the Valley of the Sun JCC on Sept. 20. More than 40 BBYO teen leaders visited from Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tucson, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. PHOTO COURTESY OF BBYO MOUNTAIN REGION

This COMMUNITY page features photos of community members around the Valley and the world. Submit photos and details each Food drive week to [email protected] by 10 a.m. Monday. Temple Chai congregants unload more than 5,000 lbs of food at the Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank on Yom Kippur. PHOTO COURTESY OF TEMPLE CHAI

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BAT MITZVAH OBITUARIES LIRIT RUTH KAYE Lirit Ruth Kaye becomes a bat mitzvah on Oct. 26, 2019, at With great sorrow, we announce the Congregation Merkaz Ha-Iyr. She is the daughter of Denise and passing of Mark Chernoff who died two Eric Kaye of Phoenix. months short of his 50th birthday. Mark Grandparents are Linda and Stanley Burech of Scottsdale; and was all determination. He never failed to Julia and Harvey Kaye of Scottsdale. Aunts are Congregation apply the best of himself to the task at hand, whether the task involved complex Merkaz Ha-Iyr Rabbi Erica Burech and Temple Kol Ami Cantorial legal arguments or organizing camping Soloist Emily Kaye. equipment for a weekend away. He For her mitzvah project, Lirit baked and sold dog treats. She was also adventurous, had traveled contributed the money along with toys, blankets and food for the animals at the extensively and had a vast vault of Home Fur Good shelter. knowledge ranging from car mechanics A student at Basis Phoenix, Lirit enjoys volleyball and dance. to world affairs. But he was most sought- after at parties for his goofy jokes and ENGAGEMENT unfailing conviction to just be himself. Mark earned his bachelor’s degree in JESSICA WEIL AND ADAM LERNER business from the University of Southern Lynn and Mike Barinbaum of Scottsdale announce the engage- California. After graduation from the ment of their son, Adam Lerner of Scottsdale, to Jessica Weil, University of Arizona Law School, Mark also of Scottsdale. earned a master’s degree in public administration at Rutgers University. He Parents of the bride-to-be are Marcie Weil and the late John then volunteered for the Peace Corps where he was assigned to the Republic Weil. Parents of the groom-to-be are Lynn and Mike Barinbaum of Moldova. n Moldova, he learned uent Romanian, adeuate Russian and and the late Paul Lerner. organized the newly burgeoning free press to form an association to buy Jessica graduated from the University of Arizona in 2005 and goods in bulk and share reporting resources. This is an organization that still works as an account executive for Epionce. exists today (APi – Asociatiei Presei Indepenedente). Jeffrey graduated from the USC Gould School of Law in 2007 and is senior cor- n 199, Mark returned to rizona where he ofounded the law firm of porate counsel with Accumen. aVoy Chernoff. ventually, aVoy Chernoff merged with a larger firm. The wedding will take place on Nov. 7, 2020, in Phoenix. After a short stint, Mark opened the Chernoff Law Firm, which operated in two states. Mark was a lawyer you wanted on your side. He was well- WEDDING informed, left no detail to chance and advocated strongly for his clients. Mark married Sharon in 2006 and had two daughters, Natalie and Sophie. CAYLA LEANN ORR AND DANIEL AARON WAXMAN n all his aomplishments, he was most proud of his kids. is role as fiere Cayla Leann Orr and Daniel Aaron Waxman were married on protector of his family was only rivaled by his role as soft-hearted pushover. Aug. 14, 2019, at Station 67 in Columbus, Ohio. Mark was also an incredibly generous friend. He was always willing to The bride’s parents are Cynthia and Scott Orr of East Liberty, volunteer his time and efforts whether it came in the form of legal advice or Ohio. The groom’s parents are Andrea and Michael Waxman of moving heavy boxes. Tempe. We will miss his gregarious personality, his creative intelligence, his skill for The bride obtained her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State getting things done, his unfailing humor even in the face of insurmountable University and is a registered dietitian and lactation consultant at obstacles and his huge heart. Mark battled brain cancer with boundless WIC Mountain Park Health Center in Phoenix. courage and dignity. The groom received his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and He is survived by his bride Sharon, daughters Natalie (10) and Sophie (7), works as a senior financial analyst at Salucro Healthcare Solutions in Phoenix. parents Earl and Lolly, and brother Michael (Kate). Mark’s funeral was held on Attendants included Chelsey Ferguson, Catarina Orr and Sam Waxman. Sept. 20, 2019, at Temple Bat Yahm in Newport Beach, California. Donations After a honeymoon in Cancun, the couple will make their home in Tempe. may be made in his honor to Tarbut V’Torah (tarbut.com/donate-now).

OBITUARY SHARE YOUR Samuel “Sam” Israel Walzer, 88, of Sun City, a decorated Korean War United States Navy Veteran, passed away on SHARON LEE OSTER ENGAGEMENT, WEDDING, Sharon Lee Oster, 76, died Oct. Sept. 24, 2019. Born in North Minneapolis, Minnesota, BIRTH, BAR/BAT-MITZVAH 12, 2019. She was born in Pittsburgh, Samuel lived in several parts of the world, finally settling in beautiful Arizona. He was preceded in death by his Pennsylvania and lived in Phoenix. ANNOUNCEMENT AND ANY parents, Max Walzer and Sarah Walzer. He is survived She is survived by her spouse, James OTHER SIMCHA ON BOTH by his beloved wife, Cathryn Walzer; son Harold “Hal” Ronald Oster; her daughter, Jacqueline JEWISHAZ.COM AND THE (Christie) Walzer; and daughter Robin (Ron) Shulman and Rodman; her sons, Marc Oster and WEEKLY JEWISH NEWS... her two daughters. Samuel was a 32nd degree Mason, a Harold Oster; and five grandchildren. FOR . Shriner and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Services were held at Mt. Sinai FREE Sam lived a full life and he lived it his way! Cemetery. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary of JEWISHAZ.COM Interment was at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix on Sept. 27, 2019. To sign the guestbook online and to share memories and send Arizona. JN condolences and well-wishes to the family, please visit surprisefuneralcare.com.

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