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אלול | אב | תמוז | אב | אלול Vol. 37, No. 6 | July/August 2021 |Tammuz, Av, Elul 5781 | 5781 Elul Av, |Tammuz, 2021 July/August | 6 No. 37, Vol. Jewish Community Report Engman Camp Shalom Press • June 7 kicked off camp for the 2021 season • ECS is excited to offer more regular camp activities such as swim The Caspe Terrace 33158 Ute Avenue lessons, Menace soccer camp and a few local, outdoor field trips Waukee, IA 50263 • ECS has welcomed over 10 new families to camp this summer 515-987-0899 [email protected] • There are spots available for the remaining weeks of camp. Visit •••••••••••• engmancampshalom.com for more information and to register Published six times a year by the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines under Gan Shalom the auspices of the Jewish Community Relations Council • Students enjoyed special classes with Robin Karney for Judaics, •••••••••••• Jennifer Wagner for yoga, and Benjamin Brodkey for music and Giovanna Zavell Shabbat Editor & Production • We welcomed parents and grandparents back to Caspe Terrace for class picnic lunches In Memory Of • Mazel tov to the 12 graduates who are heading to kindergarten in Mark S. Finkelstein (z”l) the fall •••••••••••• • We spent more time than ever before learning in our outdoor Jewish Federation Executive Committee: space. We found that any learning that can be done inside can Bob Goldberg, Executive Director just as easily be replicated outside Hannah Rogers, Federation President Michael Wolnerman, Past President Beit Sefer Shalom David Adelman, Foundation President Elena Greenberg, Treasurer Jarad Bernstein, Secretary • Beit Sefer Shalom students had the choice to learn virtually or in person at Caspe Terrace during the 2020-21 school year MEMBERS-AT-LARGE: Jeff Lipman • More than a dozen teenagers participated in the Madrichim Maggie Matijevich Program this year Josh Mandelbaum Steve Schoenbaum • Students had weekly music and prayer classes AGENCY CHAIRS: • Registration for the 2021-22 school year is open online Beit Sefer Shalom Board Maggie Matijivech, President Jewish Family Services Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center • Jewish Family Services provides care and assistance to our seniors Krista Pearl, President and other members of the community. We are available to assist Ron Osby, Director with meal delivery, referrals to other resources in the Des Moines Iowa Jewish Historical Society area (housing, transportation, senior living options), and financial Linda Bremen, President assistance. For more information, please connect with Jody Melanie Sandler, Vice President Ingersoll, Jewish Family Services, at 515-987-0899 ext. 210 Jewish Family Services Deirdre Farr, Chair Iowa Jewish Historical Society •••••••••••• • This fall, the Iowa Jewish Historical Society will sponsor a trip Opinions expressed in The Greater Des to the Auschwitz Not Long Ago Not Far Away exhibit at Union Moines Jewish Press are not necessarily those of the Jewish Federation of Greater Station in Kansas City. More information to come Des Moines, its committees, or its staff. • If you have photos, videos and other artifacts related to personal Inserts to the Jewish Press may not necessarily bear endorsement of the and community life during the pandemic, social justice protests, Jewish Federation. the 2020 election and other events, consider donating them to We are always happy to consider articles and information for publication. IJHS. Email [email protected] to learn how We reserve the right to edit submissions. The Jewish Press will not accept paid • IJHS continues to participate in a nationwide effort led by the advertisements for electoral candidates or Council of American Jewish Museums to collect and preserve the their causes. stories of what it means to be Jewish in the era of Covid-19 and the •••••••••••• protests and struggles for justice. IJHS is collecting oral histories Volume 37, No. 6 to tell the Iowa stories Summer Edition July/August 2021 Tammuz/Av/Elul 5781 DISCOVER GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL

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And yet, The Iowa Jewish Historical Society we have always had leaders who were and Director Sandi Yoder, along with able to prioritize working together, as the IJHS staff, continue the important Bob Goldberg a collective, to address the most urgent work of preserving our personal stories Executive Director needs of our people. We have so many through the Oral History Project. Our examples of this. educational programs of Gan Shalom, This past year, our community faced At the start of World War I in 1914, Beit Sefer Shalom and Engman Camp a multitude of unexpected challenges this community raised and dedicated Shalom continue to provide meaningful and our Jewish Federation rose to the $1,000 per month for war sufferers’ Jewish experiences for our youth under occasion, because facing challenges is relief. the guidance of Education Director what we were built for. In 1917, we raised $70,600 and Sophie Homonoff and her teams. In my first weeks here in Des $57,500 of that total was sent to care Again, these are just a few Moines this past December, while the for those in need overseas. important examples of our work that temperature dropped below zero and In 1948, 1967, and 1973, we raised has continued during the past year. I the blizzards buried us inside, I read amazing sums of money to support could write pages upon pages about Frank Rosenthal’s 1957 book The Jews Jews in need and the State of Israel. the exceptional work of our team. We of Des Moines The First Century and In the 1980s and 1990s, we continue to build connections with our the magnificent thin book, Jewish dedicated ourselves to the resettlement local high school and college students, Federation of Greater Des Moines of Soviet Jews with the same ambition. tell our stories through this Jewish 100th Anniversary (1914-2014), And 20 years ago, through Press, work to improve and protect Celebrating a Century of Benevolence. determination and the generosity of Caspe Terrace, and build resources for These two books filled me with a many, Caspe Terrace was brought to the future. great sense of place, purpose and pride life, so that we would have a space to be And we need your help. This Jewish from the stories of the individuals who Jewish together and dream big dreams. community belongs to each and have contributed to our collective local We are always ready to help because every one of us. We have to commit Jewish history and culture, and have we were built for this. to working together to build the partaken in that most basic act of being We are Jews caring for Jews. community that we want. kind. That’s what we do at the Jewish Consider this your invitation to join I am grateful to the thousands of Federation of Greater Des Moines. in this special work. We need you. We community members, over the last 107 I am proud of the leadership of want to engage with you and empower years, whose generosity has given us our board and the work of our team. you to ignite Jewish life and to elevate the ability to impact so many Jewish Their dedication to you, our members, Jewish values in a time of growing lives both here in Central Iowa and is unquestionable. And in case you antisemitism and hate, but also a time those at risk in vulnerable populations weren’t aware, top volunteer leadership filled with hope and possibilities. around the world. Our collective impact roles across our Jewish community We are built on a solid foundation is truly immeasurable. are major commitments by dedicated that has been constructed over 107 As we close out the fiscal year on people who give tons of time and effort years, brick by brick, piece by piece, June 30, 2021, and begin a new fiscal to support us, while also pursuing their over decades by you and yours, and year on July 1, I am confident that our own jobs and family responsibilities. so many other, and that has given us Federation, our movement, led by our In that regard, I want to thank enduring capabilities. So when new board and team, is positioned to help Michael Wolnerman who always goes obstacles arise, we are prepared. We launch us into the future, leveraging above and beyond and has stepped up were built for this moment because for our human and financial resources as our President in a very challenging the last 107 years, we have been there and addressing the challenges and time. Michael knows that we will still for so many others. opportunities that will come our way. rely on him as we move forward and I’d love to hear from you, please In 1914, the goals of our we know that he will be ready when reach out at [email protected]. organization included developing called upon. I also want to thank our Until next time, L’Shalom. Bob communal unity and harmony. It’s the new President, Hannah Rogers, who same goal that we operate with today. is the right leader at the right time Making a Jewish Life: Moving Our Vision Forward course, can take many forms. these types of giving. But I would First and foremost, financial be remiss if I didn’t call out one contributions are the very lifeblood community member, in particular, of the Federation. Without this who exemplifies each of these— giving, our organization simply Michael Wolnerman. I have had cannot run—no services, programs, the very great honor and pleasure education, or staff. We need, and of serving as the President-Elect of have always relied on, the generosity the Federation over these past two of our community members who want years with Michael as President. to help make a Jewish life here— Michael and I have been through a investing in our community by giving lot during these years, including, but to the Federation. We wouldn’t be here not limited to, navigating through the without you! not insignificant amount of time we In addition to financial were without an executive director, contributions, we rely on community recruiting an amazing new executive Hannah Rogers members who give so generously of director, and steering our Federation President their time and talents. While our through a, dare I say it, unprecedented dedicated staff do so much of the pandemic. Michael has been the very Winston Churchill once said, “We heavy lifting that allows the Federation embodiment of engagement, passion, make a living by what we get, but we to provide the services, support, persistence, and patience during make a life by what we give.” These education, and programming that these very difficult years. I greatly words rang true then, and perhaps impacts Jewish lives, our volunteers appreciate his approach to leadership even more so now, as their relevance contribute significant amounts of and have learned so much from him as to the goal and vision of the Jewish their time and use their specific skill we have worked in tandem navigating Federation of Greater Des Moines sets to support the Federation in these choppy waters together. I is clear. You have heard about all these areas and keep us moving cannot possibly express the depth in detail, on many occasions, the forward. From serving on boards and of my appreciation for all he has plethora of programs and services committees, to helping with events, contributed to the Federation and look the Federation provides for our special projects, and fundraising, our forward to continuing to work with community. From caring for those volunteers contribute to making this him as he assumes the Past President in need and supporting our seniors, Federation strong and successful. role. I know he is committed to to enhancing our children’s Jewish Time IS money, and we do not take it remaining engaged and continuing to education and providing opportunities for granted! support the Federation in any way he for adult education and programing, And, finally, we rely on our can. to preserving our rich heritage, community members showing up. Our As we look to the future, I am the Federation exists to serve our community “shows up” by attending filled with hope for, and anticipation community and enhance Jewish life and supporting Federation events and of, all the good things to come. Our wherever it can. However, we would programming; by utilizing the services Federation is poised for expansion never be able to achieve our goals or and resources the Federation provides; and growth and we are dedicated to attain our vision, without the support by enrolling kids in Gan Shalom, Beit moving it forward. Our vision is to of our very vibrant and generous Sefer Shalom, and Engman Camp continue the mission of building a community. Shalom; and by making their voices strong Federation to support our very While demographics may shift, heard. We always want to hear from diverse community, build on our solid with populations ebbing and our community about what they need, foundation for future generations, and flowing over the years, one thing has because we exist to support THEM. allow us to continue our role as active remained constant: the members Community engagement keeps our advocates for, and within, the global of our community are consistently Federation strong and provides us Jewish community. Making a Jewish committed to making a Jewish with the fuel we need to propel our life here for our community, is only life here by supporting our Jewish growth and vision forward. possible when we all give. As Maya institutions, including the Federation. We have so many community Angelou said, “When you learn, teach. They are helping make a life here for members that embody all three of When you get, give.” us all by what they give. And giving, of A Taste of Israeli performed by Maestro’s quartet. You has you floating on the Dead Sea, the are bathed in the warmth of Phil tunes on saxophonist Amit Friedman’s Dizack’s trumpet—a sound similar new release, “Unconditional Love,” to that of Dutch trumpeter Eric have you moving from busy streets and Vloeimans, who has graced the stage desert sunsets to leisurely strolls in the at Caspe Terrace on several occasions. countryside and late-night rendezvous The undulating lines of Maestro, at quiet clubs. The music varies from supported by bassist Jorge Roeder the rhythmically rich opener, “Home at and drummer Ofri Nehemya, propel Last,” featuring Friedman’s full-bodied the music through tunes that simmer tenor sax-playing; to the chant-like rather than boil. When discussing “Sunset,” featuring Amos Hoffman on jazz, New Orleans jazz pianist and oud–the Middle Eastern version of composer Jelly Roll Morton used a lute; to the ballad mood of the title to refer to the Spanish-tinge. Shai’s track, “Unconditional Love.” A native music has what one might call the of Tel Aviv, Friedman demonstrates his Abe Goldstien Israeli-tinge—music influenced by the ability to communicate musically with Guest Columnist chants, harmonies and rhythms of a wide range of audiences by including the Middle East where Maestro spent a lovely bossa nova, “Alma,” sung by In 2009, my wife and I were his formative years as a student at Joca Perpignan. It all adds up to a well- honored to host young Israeli jazz the Thelma Yellin High School for the programmed release that will hold your pianist Anat Fort at Caspe Terrace. Arts in Tel Aviv. The only exception is interest from “Home at Last” to “Junk,” Since then, the number of Israeli the funky, off-kilter rendition of Duke the closing tune that serves as a nice jazz musicians gaining recognition Ellington’s “In A Sentimental Mood” recap of what has come before. After worldwide has grown exponentially. and the trio’s (piano-bass-drum) several listenings, I was reminded of Like the diversity of ways in which performance of a ballad titled “Hank the similarity between this record and Jews practice their religion— & Charlie.” Like most recordings on ’s early 1970s’ recording, Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, the ECM label, you won’t find yourself “Return to Forever.” Whereas Corea Chassidic—Israeli musicians approach humming these tunes or tapping was inspired by the rhythms and the practice of jazz from different your feet, but you will find your melodies of Latin America, Amit is perspectives as well. To borrow a mind drifting along on your musical inspired by the rhythms and melodies quote that I often heard from Rabbi float. Sadly, listening to “Human,” of the Middle East. The results are the Applebaum, the former rabbi at Beth reminds me of gefilte fish without the same—thoughtful, well-played jazz, El Jacob, “they’re equal, but different!” horseradish. Granted, there is nothing expertly arranged and performed by wrong with straight gefilte fish, but the some of Israel’s leading jazz musicians. : HUMAN horseradish adds some zing and, for This one definitely has the horseradish I have never floated on the Dead me, that’s what might be missing on on it! Sea, but I would imagine it would feel this recording. something like listening to pianist YANIV TAUBENHOUSE: ROADS Shai Maestro’s new release, “Human.” AMIT FRIEDMAN: The great jazz pianist Barry There are no choppy waves here, just UNCONDITIONAL LOVE Harris once said that every set serene impressionist themes calmly Unlike Maestro’s recording, which should include a Thelonius Monk composition. Israeli pianist Yaniv shouts of encouragement from band Middle Eastern and African music Taubenhouse does just that on his members. Since arriving in New York genres. The title of the release seems new release, “Roads.” Taubenhouse’s in 2007, Israeli-born and educated appropriate as it really is a collection angular and often knotty style is well Vilner has fronted one of the city’s of short stories, each reflecting Ben- suited for his version of Monk’s “Boo favorite swing bands. This blend of Hur’s diverse musical upbringing. Boo’s Birthday.” On this, his third originals and big band classics prove He embraces Latin American music release with bassist Rick Rosato and that point. “District Blues” kicks off in the bossa nova “Ha’omnam” (sung drummer Jerad Lippi, Taubenhouse the performance with its Basie-like by Tamuz Nissim) and the rhythmic demonstrates his ability to adapt this four beats to the bar arrangement. upbeat of “Le Serena.” Ben-Hur’s jazz unique approach to standards such The street shuffle beat of “Do You chops shine through in the hard bop as Cole Porter’s “You’d Be So Nice to Know What It Means to Miss New lines of “Something for Kenny” and in Come Home To” and Gene DePaul’s Orleans” gives the band a chance to the Monkish feel of “Melodius .” “Star Eyes,” as well as to seven original go back to the roots of jazz. Vilner Through it all, is the ever-present compositions. Whether it is ballads tips his hat to Benny Goodman Middle Eastern harmonies and like “Prayer” or up-tempo tunes like with a big band version of “Dinah” sensibilities that provide a connection “Rush Hour Traffic,” Taubenhouse while “Going Uptown” captures the from one “story” to the next. blends his classical training with the exuberance of the Jimmy Lunceford Roni Ben-Hur’s “Stories” are filled twists and turns of modern jazz. Barry Band. The Eyal Vilner Big Band has with a talented cast of characters Harris would love this recording, not all the ear-markings of classic big including Canadian trumpeter Ingrid only for the performance of a Monk band swing: the unison saxophone Jensen, legendary jazz pianist George tune, but also for the nod to Monk by sections, the trumpet slurs, the steady Cables and vocalist Magos Herrera, Taubenhouse in a style that borrows rhythms for dancing, even the Latin- who appears on three tunes. Although from other modern jazz pianists oriented version of Bud Powell’s “Un I was hoping for more straight-ahead such as Steve Kuhn and Paul Bley. Poco Loco”—complete with a drum jazz from Ben-Hur, “Stories” was a Like a group of Jews davening, each solo —and the klezmer-inspired “Bei more than enjoyable “read”! musician on this session goes in his Mir Bistu Shein”—the only hint of own direction, but each understands the leader’s Jewish roots. My only KEEP LISTENING! the role he plays in making this a complaints about this live date are the If you are interested in listening to meaningful and cohesive experience lack of any real explosive and cohesive other Israeli jazz musicians, check out for all—players, as well as listeners. I solos—other than those from Vilner— the following artists from your favorite will be looking forward to this trio’s and the constant crowd chatter. But music sources — bassists Omer Avital next “davening” session! the band has one thing going for it that and Avishai Cohen, saxophonists Eli trumps all—chutzpah! Degibri and Assif Tsahar, guitarists EYAL VILNER BIG BAND: LIVE Gilad Hekeksman and Yotam IN WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK RONI BEN-HUR: STORIES Silberstein, pianists Yaron Israel and It must have been a joyous day Earlier recordings from Roni Tamir Hendelman, and the Cohen during the pandemic when the Eyal Ben-Hur showcased his straight- siblings — reed player Anat, trumpeter Vilner Big Band took the stage in ahead playing with musicians such as Avishai and saxophonist Yuval. Washington Square Park, in New York legendary bebop pianist Barry Harris. City. You can hear it in the cheers of “Stories,” however, shows that Ben- Abe is the leader of the Java Jews Klezmer the audience. You can sense it in the Hur is also a master of the Brazilian, Band, the musical curator of Jazz at Caspe Terrace and was recently named “The Best Radio Personality in Des Moines” for his weekly jazz radio show on KFMG-FM. Water of Bitterness By Dr. David Friedgood

Our Bible is a multifaceted the marriage as this behavior Unlike other offerings to God book. It contains stories, was not considered a crime the barley is plain, it contains parables, description of life in or even morally objectionable no oil or incense. The Priest pre-historic times and 613 laws for a man. Women however mixes the barley flower with and commandments. Despite were often treated as property, Holy water and earth (dirt) being codified about the fourth subject to the whims of their from the floor of the Tabernacle century BCE much of the text husband. If the marriage bond - the portable Tent of Meeting is applicable to our modern was broken in the mind of her that moved with the Israelites 21st century lives. Some of the husband typically it could not as they traveled through the rituals however are strange and be repaired. Such women were desert from Mitzrayim (Egypt) difficult for us to understand. considered irreparably damaged to the Holy Land. The accused One such ritual of obscure and were not able to reenter stood before her LORD and meaning is the ordeal of ‘Sotah’ their community. So a ritual was the Priest bared her head. She (the faithless wife). The word is developed to convince a man of put her hands on the grain, the derived from the Hebrew verb his wife’s innocence, or prove grain of jealousy. The Priest meaning to turn her guilt, once he has serious held the ‘Water of Bitterness’ in (הטש) satah aside or to stray. As described in doubts about her fidelity. a cup and said to the woman: Numbers 5:11–29, the Sotah is a Hopefully when completed the “If no man has lain with you, wife who is accused of infidelity, accused woman can reenter if you have not gone astray of betraying her husband with her community and again in defilement while married another man. There are no participate in society after she to your husband, be immune witnesses to her behavior and was accused of being a Sotah. to harm from this Water of the identity of her paramour The Sotah ordeal begins with Bitterness that induces the spell. is unknown. She denies guilt, the accusations of a jealous But if you have gone astray but her husband and perhaps husband. He has no direct proof while married to your husband others in her community, have but only his suspicions that his and have defiled yourself… their suspicions. What is she to wife has gone astray. There is no may the LORD make you a do? How can her innocence, or civil power available to convince curse… among your people, as guilt, be proven? Her husband him that he is right or wrong in the LORD causes your thigh to has excluded her and her family his concerns. The only power sag and your belly to distend; life could be ruined forever. In able to adjudicate the guilt or may the water that induces the a patrimonial society her future innocence of his wife is God, the spell enter your body, causing was unfortunately poor unless Most Holy, who has knowledge the belly to distend and the her husband could be convinced of all things including the thigh to sag.” And the woman of her innocence and agree to thoughts and motivations of shall say, “Amen, Amen!” restore her position at home. human beings. The aggrieved (Numbers 5:19-22) The Priest Ancient societies developed a husband brings his concerns then puts the curses to writing number of strategies to handle to the ancient Hebrew Priest on parchment paper with the such problems, often to the who served as the Israelite’s LORD’s name and rubs it off accused woman’s detriment. contact to the Divine. The Priest into the water. The woman then Lynching, public humiliation, has the husband bring his wife drinks the Water of Bitterness. or to The grain is burnt on the alter (ןכשמ) and torture were often used to the Tabernacle to punish the accused woman the Temple. The husband is as an offering to God. If she has or get her to confess her guilt. commanded to bring a small defiled herself the Bible tells us Typically men had no similar offering of barley flower (a that the water will be bitter, her concerns if they strayed from grain typically fed to animals). belly will swell, and her thigh sag. She will become sterile to restore family relations and gender. Another commentary and a curse among her people. erase the husband’s suspicions. in the Talmud states that If innocent she will not be There is nothing recorded as the ritual was discontinued harmed. At that point the wife to how often this tactic was because adultery had become so will be deemed pure and will be employed by the Priest and no common that the Priest could able to conceive a child (with mention of its success rate. The not keep up with the demand. seed of male gender according Talmud notes that the ritual At a time when people were In either case, would not be successful to prove more likely to believe in the .(ערז – to the text whether his wife is found guilty guilt if the husband himself power of Magic and suggestion, or innocent, her husband is free ever had an adulterous affair. the ritual of the ‘Water of of guilt. If guilty his wife may be Also noted in the Talmud was Bitterness’ was a way to restore excluded from the family home. that the Ritual of Sotah was family harmony without If determined to be innocent abolished in the time of the physical harm or significant the wife will return to the family second Temple by the Rabban embarrassment to either party. home, her husband reassured - Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai God’s judgment is always that she remains pure. who felt that it was one-sided, correct and Justice was done. The object of this ritual is favoring male over female “Truly, thus said the Lord God: I will deal with you as you have dealt, for you have spurned the past and violated the covenant. Never the less, I will remember the covenant I made with you in the days of your youth and I will establish it with you as an everlasting covenant.” “Your beauty won you fame among the nations, for it was perfected through the splendor which I set upon you – declares the Lord God.” (Ezekiel 16:59-60, 16:14)

Movers For Mom Donation Success

Jewish Family Services, Federation education programs, and the community all participated in “Movers for Mom”, a national project through Two Men and a Truck. We collected personal care items, diapers, and home goods for families currently living at Children and Families of Iowa’s domestic abuse shelter. Camp is in full swing! We are so excited to welcome many familiar faces and over 15 new families to our camp this summer. Campers are taking part in four weeks of swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School in Urbandale, two weeks of Menace Soccer Camp and a few field trips throughout the summer. When we are at Caspe, campers are learning archery, playing on the giant slip and slide and creating lots of master pieces during arts and crafts. Our Counselor in Training (CIT) program is the largest it has been in years. Each week, the CITs meet to learn about leadership and their role at camp. They have been so helpful, and the campers love them! We have an amazing group of counselors who plan and lead creative activities each day. Be sure to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages to see photos and updates on what we are up to.

Top Left: Campers in our oldest group at Jester Park building a survival shelter. Top Right: Campers in our youngest group enjoying water play with our giant dinosaur sprinkler Bottom Right: Campers created boats out of recycled materials and raced them down the water alley Bottom Left: We have lots of artists at camp! This particular chalk piece took over an hour to complete. Fun at Gan Shalom Camp! School is out and Gan Shalom has transformed into summer camp! Campers spend lots of time outdoors playing in the sprinklers, on the playground, doing experiments and enjoying each other’s company. Campers even had a chance to slide down the giant blue water slide! There was a visit from Miss Melanie, and the campers will have a couple other visitors this summer—The Blank Park Zoo and the Iowa State Insect Zoo will visit our campus later this summer.

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When he grows up, he wants to be either a police Norah has had fun this year going outside and doing crazy stuff officer or a zookeeper, so he can work with the elephants and with Mr. Zak, jumping in puddles, playing with her friends, doing giraffes. He is excited to eat watermelon, swim at the pool, and go math and drawing. She has learned about animals that hibernate to the zoo with Grandpa this summer. in winter, how to do math like 2+2, and how to climb the gate Evie (she was afraid to do this at the beginning of the year). Norah’s Evie likes to paint, play with her friends, read books, and go on favorite Jewish holidays are Hanukkah, Passover, and Purim. She walks in the woods. Now that she is five, she is learning to ride likes eating hamantaschen and matzah. One of her favorite things her bike and do a somersault. She is good at painting and making about Gan Shalom was celebrating Shabbat on Fridays. jokes. Evie likes Hanukkah because she likes to eat latkes and Phineas chocolate gelt. When she grows up, Evie wants to be a chef who This year, Phin has learned Hebrew, how plants need roots to makes doughnuts. grow and how to make and write books. He liked playing on the Henry R big kid playground, playing Connect 4, and counting to 100 by 1s, Some of Henry’s favorite things to do at Gan Shalom are 5s, 10s, and 20s. When he grows up, he wants to be an astronaut splashing in puddles, eating lunch outside, writing, drawing, and fly in a rocket into space. Phin’s favorite Jewish holiday is playing on the big kids’ playground and learning about oviparous Shavuot because he likes eating dairy foods like ice cream and animals (animals that lay eggs), like the platypus. Now that he is cheesecake. He is excited for kindergarten because he wants to five, Henry is able to build BIG towers out of blocks and Legos. ride the bus and meet new friends. He is excited, and a little bit scared, about going to kindergarten. Stephen He is looking forward to meeting new friends and learning new One of Stephen’s favorite things about this year was getting to see things. his friends and his teachers. He had fun playing in the sandbox, Henry U gardening, and playing with Legos. He learned about bugs, and Henry has fun chasing Mr. Zak and playing Lava Monster with how caterpillars change into butterflies. Stephen’s favorite Jewish his friends. He also likes to climb the snow mountains in the holiday is Passover because he likes eating the horseradish/ parking lot and go sledding down the big hill. His favorite Jewish maror. When he grows up, Stephen wants to be a construction holidays are Rosh Hashanah because he likes dipping apples in worker so he can drive the big machines. honey and Hanukkah because he likes eating latkes. Henry says Yoran he is a funny guy and a good friend. When he grows up, Henry Some of Yoran’s favorite things to do at Gan Shalom were playing wants to have his own lawn care business called Extreme Tree on the playground, playing in the snow, building with blocks Trimmers. and Legos, and painting blindfolded. This year he learned about Lyla taste buds, staying healthy and how to be nice to frogs and other Lyla had fun this year reading books about dogs, having animals. Yoran’s favorite Jewish holiday is Purim because he adventures in the woods, not napping, and running and chasing likes eating hamantaschen, dressing up in costumes, and saying her friends. This year she learned how to cut things with scissors, Boo when Haman’s name is said. He is excited about going to read a little bit and learn about teeth. Lyla has fun celebrating kindergarten to learn how to read and draw, because he already Hanukkah and playing the dreidel game. She likes spinning the knows how to scribble. dreidel and landing on gimmel because then she gets all of the money! When she grows up, Lyla wants to be a nurse or doctor who does operations on bones. Mila This year, Mila had fun playing games with her friends like Candyland, running up and rolling down the big hill, playing in mud puddles, and writing words and big numbers like 100. She can also count to 34, and has learned many Hebrew words. Her favorite Jewish holiday is Hanukkah because she likes spinning dreidels. Doing this is easy for her because she knows how to turn her hand to make them spin. Nilsson Nilsson has had fun playing on the big kids’ playground, shooting baskets and jumping in big mud puddles. He liked playing in the kitchen, answering the Question of the Day, and reading books. End of Year Fun Run On the last day of Hebrew School, all Beit Sefer Shalom students took part in a fun run around our campus. A total of ten stations were set up all around the building, and students had to run or walk from one to the next. Each station had an activity the students needed to complete before moving on to the next. Activities included: writing Hebrew letters, reciting prayers in Hebrew, matching holiday symbols to the correct holiday, singing Hatikvah and more. It took over an hour for all grades to finish the fun run. We hope everyone had a fun time and we look forward to seeing all students back at Caspe in the Fall. The first day of Gan Shalom Preschool for the 2021-22 school year is: August 30, 2021

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or call 515-987-0899 for more information Drake Hillel Offering Jewish Life During the Pandemic to camp Havdalah, and Color Wars, A large part of our success this each of these events highlighted the year stemmed from our spectacular truly spectacular community we first year class. Throughout the have within our Hillel. year, there were first year bonding One of my personal favorite events—some of which organized events this year was an in-person independently by the first years. Passover seder, lead fully by The excitement of the first years the Drake Hillel board. When for Hillel events was contagious. brainstorming ideas for our Passover They showed up to every event Seder, we decided that even though with enthusiasm and ruach. In we would not be able to spend the addition to our first years, the board holiday with our families or home members of Drake Hillel and our congregations, we would incorporate advisors have demonstrated so our favorite traditions from them much determination, creativity, and into our Drake community seder. consideration within their roles. As Meghan Kier Passover was filled with laughter, a board we have had constructive Drake Hillel President educational opportunities, and a conversations on improvement for My name is Meghan Kier and I strong sense of community (both the future and what we as a board am an incoming senior at Drake, but Jewish and not). can do for not only the Jewish more importantly, I have had the In addition to events, the Hillel students on campus currently but in honor of serving as Hillel President board has worked on educational the future as well. for the past two years. programs and policies for Drake’s For the upcoming semester, Hillel Despite all the set backs of being student government and Drake students have much to look forward college students in a pandemic, administration. Both of which have to including our back-to-school BBQ, Hillel had one of the most successful been successfully adopted and will High Holy days, collaboration with years I have seen at Drake. This be implemented for the upcoming the University of Iowa Hillel, and the board has done some truly amazing school year. These policies include much anticipated Drake Birthright things—one being awarded the professors consulting the religious trip. In addition to these events, the Donald v Adams “Outstanding holiday calendar prior to planning Drake Hillel board is planning an Student Organization” award for the their course assignments and exam antisemitism education campaign 2020-2021 school year. dates, as well as organizations being for not only students on Drake’s As the board began its term after prohibited from planning events on campus, but at an organizational the High Holy days, each board Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and level and administrative level. The member brought their ruach (spirit), the first night of Passover. We hope Drake Hillel board can’t wait to creativity, and desire for a Jewish to further our work for inclusion get back on campus with our Hillel community. Through this, programs effort in the Fall. friends and family! such as our annual Hanukkah party, took on a new look with a virtual game night. This event brought our Drake Jewish students together from across the country. As we returned for the second semester the events just kept getting better! Our second annual Purim Party was an amazing success. We partnered with the Student Activities Board and used this holiday as not only a time to celebrate but also an educational opportunity for our non- Jewish students. One of the board’s goals this year was to diversify the type of events we hold for our Jewish students. With that goal in mind, our events this year ranged from trivia nights The Drake Hillel Board 2020-2021 My Favorite Artifact: 1937 Jewish Census Book In 1935, the American Jewish that “It just happens that we made a Committee asked Dr. Harry S. rather careful census of our Jewish Linfield, Director of the Jewish community during this past winter, in Statistical Bureau of the Synagogue connection with which we undertook Council of America, to prepare the to ascertain the exact number of Jews groundwork for the enumeration of in Des Moines, their occupations, Jewish congregations that needed to their congregational and other Jewish be done in connection with the United organizations and affiliations, etc. etc.” States Census of Religious Bodies. “… we shall be glad to supply you with Dr. Linfield was then appointed a the desired information.” Special Census Agent by the United The third letter, dated April 23, States government to collect statistics 1937 and addressed to Dr. H.S. of Jewish congregations. There was Linfield, is from “Superintendent” a special census in 1937 in which Mrs. Sam Weinstock, Federated Jewish congregations from all over Jewish Charities. She forwarded a the United States participated. Dr. copy of the findings from the Jewish Kathy Bassman Linfield compiled results from these census that had been completed IJHS Board member 1937 censuses for the Jewish Year in January of 1937. The Federated One of the amazing and wonderful Book, Volume 42 (1941). This report Jewish Charities census collected things about historical artifacts is shows that Iowa had 14,089 Jews in information on every person in Des that people who see them can connect Iowa, 17 principal communities, 26 Moines over 18 years of age. She gave with them in very different ways. congregations, and .56% of the Jews in Dr. Linfield a detailed description of This is true of the 1937 census of Des the United States. how they proceeded with the census Moines’ Jewish community. Below, Along with this 1937 Iowa Jewish collection: “… we had a membership Kathy Bassman shares how this Census book, are letters. The first list of every Jewish organization in Des census inspired her to research the letter is dated February 11, 1937. It is Moines. We used the city directory and background of why the census was from Dr. Harry S. Linfield to Rabbi telephone book and made a house-to- done while also connecting with the Eugene Mannheimer in Des Moines. house where we were unable to secure personal information listed. Dr. Linfield states “… it is necessary to the information by telephone or were report to the government the number not listed in the directory. To be sure The item I chose from the IJHS of Jews that reside in each community, we had the new-comers, we contacted Collection for “My Favorite Artifact” and thus since 1906, each of these all mercantile houses for the Jewish is the 1937 Jewish Census book which censuses has served as an occasion people connected with them.” has information on Jewish families for a decennial survey of the Jews of Along with this third letter are the in the Des Moines area. I originally the country.” Dr. Linfield requested survey findings that Superintendent thought this census was only done for Rabbi Mannheimer’s cooperation in Weinstock sent to Dr. Linfield. “The the Des Moines area but found that securing accurate data of our Jewish study was prompted by the desire to similar censuses were done by Jewish community to be included in their secure intelligent information about communities all over the United report to the government. the Jewish population with regard States for the “American Jewish Year The second letter is dated April to their interests in Jewish religious Book,” which has been published by 22, 1937, and is an unsigned copy culture as well as social activities and the Jewish Publication Society and of a letter addressed to Dr. Linfield their affiliations.” the American Jewish Committee at from Rabbi Mannheimer. Rabbi Along with the general family various times since 1906. Mannheimer informed Dr. Linfield information (birthplace, age, children, home and business addresses, etc.), the census book listed area congregations–Beth El Jacob, Children of Israel, Tifereth Israel, and the Temple, six religious Schools, 11 men’s organizations, and 18 women’s organizations. Interviewees would indicate their affiliations with a checkmark.

The Census open to the Bassman listings. Jacob and Sarah were Kathy’s husband’s grandparents and the great-grandparents of Kathy and Jerry’s son Brytan. This is my favorite artifact because to have all of these original works. Jewish veterans. Kathy has added and it freezes a time in history that we can I have tried locating original 1937 verified over 100 more Jewish veterans look back and see information on the census books or information from just in Des Moines. This project has also families that were in the Des Moines other states and communities but have blossomed into researching the history of the people in the cemeteries, both in area at that time and because this is not found anything. This is the only Des Moines and throughout Iowa. In an original, the actual book that the book I’ve found from the 1937 Jewish November, 2018, Kathy volunteered to information was recorded in. Not a census. help with a joint IJHS/JewishGen project photocopy, a picture, a microfilm. to transcribe the names on the yahrzeit This Jewish census book, along with Kathy Bassman has been doing Jewish boards of Iowa’s Jewish Congregations the letters between Dr. Linfield, Rabbi historical research since 2014. She started so this information will be available Mannheimer, and Superintendent with a project to identify Jewish veterans to family members and genealogical Weinstock, is amazing and wonderful in our cemeteries in Des Moines as part researchers around the world. Kathy of the statewide project to honor Iowa’s joined the IJHS board in 2018.

Documenting Pesach Collections During a Pandemic Corner

“State Fair,” a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, premiered in 1945 and starred Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes, Vivian Blaine, Fay Bainter and Charles Winninger. A.H. Blank was the founder of the Andi and Jeff Lipman and Central States Theater family, celebrating Pesach in Corporation who owned 2021. movie theaters in Iowa and other Midwest There’s still time to make locations, and served your Pesach part of the history as the President of the of the Jewish people of Iowa—as Jewish Federation from the Lipman family has done. 1939 to 1942. Through a photo, video, or written The Iowa State words, IJHS needs to preserve Fair was canceled documentation of how your family from 1943-1945 due and other Jewish families across to World War II. The Des Moines Photograph of A.H. Blank Iowa celebrated the second Pesach Register described the premiere with actress Carole Landis, during a pandemic. as a chance to have a long-awaited center, at the State Fair Movie To participate, go to the IJHS State Fair celebration after missing Premiere, Des Moines, Iowa webpage (www.ijhs.online) and it during the war. Crowds gathered 1945. click on Documenting Jewish in downtown Des Moines to see Life in a Pandemic for more Hollywood stars of the time and information and a link to IJHS attend the movie. DropBox account for sending us This photo is a part of the Blank your memories of this year or last Family collection at the Iowa Jewish year’s Pesach. Historical Society, donated to IJHS in 2005. It contains scrapbooks, photos and objects, relating to the family, the family businesses, and their philanthropy in Des Moines in the 1900s. The Ten Commandments I have had with the younger critical students really care about generation on college campuses. the Jewish state even if they Many conversations with disagree with certain policies. Jewish students were about The indifferent are those that just Israel’s policies having to do do not care. That is the ultimate with foreign policy, security, or danger. That is where we can lose the peace process. Some Jewish the continuity and the core support students were supportive; some of why it is so crucial and critical to were very critical. Believe me, we have a Jewish state for the Jewish had some harsh conversations people. with heated moments and we had So I have put together 10 major some gratifying talks. But, at the insights into pro-Israel advocacy Aviv Ezra end of the day, I appreciated both, that I believe can be used as 10 Consul General of Israel to the Midwest debating the former and thanking tools or basic commandments. the latter. I truly believe that part of the As the Israeli Consul General to However, the biggest challenge problem is that we don’t repeat our the Midwest, I have had the great I encountered was with the narrative enough (certainly not as honor of representing Israel in quiet ones, those who either did the other side) so it is becoming nine states in the Midwest. While not care or really did not want lost. As our famous Prime Minister traveling these states I have met so to be involved. Let me tell you Menachem Begin used to say: many great friends in the Jewish something, they were always “sometimes it’s important to even and non-Jewish communities. the majority of the attendees. state the obvious”. Today I want to share some lessons These were the indifferent I would like to share my insights I have learned and accumulated Jewish students – those are the or advocacy commandments to from my encounters specifically ones I really worry about and be cherished and inscribed in our with our “tribe” members and are astonished by. I know the hearts and minds: especially from the conversations 1. Always remember that the people of Israel are in the state of Israel that is located in the land of Israel not just by military might but because of historical right. 2. Never take Israel for granted - there are still people among us who remember what can happen if the Jewish people lack a sovereign state of their own. 3.“Never again” for us means: never again will Jews be stateless and defenseless. The Jews are far too familiar with facing external threats. As a nation, Israel is equipped with military capabilities to independently defend and secure itself by itself. 4. Israel will always extend its hand for peace with an olive branch - Israel always prefers to use its pen versus its arms. We have recently signed peace agreements with nearby Arab nations including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. Additionally, Israel holds peace deals with its two neighbors Egypt and Jordan. 5. Keep telling the story - If you have children or grandchildren. Never assume your kids know their history. The Jewish value of L’Dor V’dor – from generation to generation is paramount as we must educate and familiarize our younger generations about our collective narrative and history 6. Educate yourself- If you lack the information - no question is ever stupid - ever - so many organizations and friends will gladly assist. As Jews, it is in our nature to actively challenge norms, ideals, and critically think about ways to find effective solutions to societal problems. 7. Bipartisanship support of the Bond between our nations is critical - Israel could not and should not ever be a partisan issue or a political football. 8. Israel was never, and never will be, perfect- help us make it better from within and do it constructively. Raising questions and public scrutiny are instrumental components of civic engagement. However, criticism leveled against Israel that denies the Jewish people their right to self-determination or in which applies a double standard to Israel is a highly problematic issue. 9. Never be silent when the Jewish right for sovereignty or self-defense is attacked. Sometimes it’s easier just to stay quiet but we cannot afford it unfortunately. 10. Last but not least come to Israel and bring friends and family with you - the more the merrier. There is no viable substitute to understanding Israel other than to visit and experience the land of Israel. Israel Solidarity Trip, June 2021

On Israel/Lebanon border

With Itai Bardov, Director of Israel Consulates in the U.S.

Rabbi David Kaufman planting olive tree in memory of Mark Finkelstein

Dinner at the home of P2G Chair Elisha Flax

Jeff Lipman and Matte Asher Mayor Moshe Davidovich At Arab village of Sheikh Danun Ongoing Services & Events Now In Person

Morning Minyan Tuesdays 9 a.m.

Online Streaming Worship Evening services Schedule Fridays 6 p.m.

Erev Shabbat Service S.T.E.P with Mike Kuperman, Fridays, 6 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m.

Traditional Torah Study (TTS) For upcoming services and Saturdays, 9 a.m. events, please visit our Tifereth Israel would like Facebook page and check to introduce the newest Shabbat Service weekly emails. Please note that member of our staff, Sarah Saturdays, 10 a.m. in person services will NOT be Bell, who is working as streamed on Zoom. our Communications and Emails are sent weekly Programming Coordinator. with the Zoom links. Save the date for Women’s Sarah is a native of Clive, Please contact us if you League: Iowa. She graduated from are not currently receiving Drake University with a Temple emails. Reminder to Save the Date Degree in Public Relations for the 100th Anniversary and a Concentration in Schedule is subject to of Tifereth Israel Women’s Political Communications. change. For the most up League. It will be held on Welcome to the team, to date calendar of events, Thursday October 14th. More Sarah! visit information will be provided as templebnaijeshurun.org the date approaches. If you have any questions, please contact Jody Jacklin at 515-276-6617.

The Ames Jewish Congregation (AJC) is eagerly anticipating opening our building in early September. Specific events and services in July and August have not been finalized but will be limited to either online or outdoor events. We warmly welcome anyone and everyone who would like to join us at one or more of our services or other events. Generally, a schedule is available a Ames Jewish Congregation few weeks in advance on AJC’s website (http://ajciowa.org) and calendar (http://ajciowa.org/events.htm), and details also are Find service information and emailed to those who have asked to be notified about AJC events. more at ajciowa.org To receive these emails (with Zoom links), or if you have questions about AJC, please contact AJC at [email protected]. bodies. Our marriage to G-d makes our relationship with Him anything Forever Is Today but platonic. To have a healthy Rabbi Yossi Jacobson 3333 years ago. The Jewish people, relationship with G-d we have to get being the bride, received the Torah – physical. The invitations, the hall, the our ketuba (marriage contract)– from Our hands, our feet, our brains, our caterer, the band, photographer, gown, G-d on that day. Mount Sinai was our mouths, should be physically involved flowers and guest list. Everything has chupa. in this relationship: our hands to give been done for the wedding. The bride Our relationship with G-d, then, is charity, lay teffilin or light a Shabbat and groom have even been reading like that of wife and husband. candle; our feet to walk to shul or to the latest best-sellers on how men and And, whereas the thought of visit a friend who isn’t well; our brains women differ, and how to make their “what’s the minimum I can do and still to study Torah and find answers to marriage work in this day and age of remain in a healthy relationship our questions; our mouths to pray and divorce. with my significant other” could only speak well of others. One thing the new couple knows never be entertained in a human And as our relationship with that “forever is how we live together marriage, the same thought should G-d grows, as our love deepens and as one today,” and “In a relationship never be a conscious or subconscious intensifies, we will come to realize that like marriage, there’s no such thing as consideration regarding our we are truly content that G-d chose, ‘minimum.’” relationship with G-d. over 3333 years ago, to become united Whereas in business or other “What can I do to enhance my with the Jewish people, His eternal partnerships one might be able to relationship with G-d, to make bride. ponder: “What’s the least I can do in it stronger, to help it grow?” are In truth, there have been tough order to keep going?” Such cannot questions we can and should ask times in this Divine marriage, as there be a consideration in marriage. ourselves. For Judaism encourages are in any marriage. But the bride and Rather, “What can I do to enhance asking sincere questions, and then Groom together eagerly await the time this relationship, to make it stronger, genuinely trying to find out the when this union will be truly perfect, to help it grow?” should be primary answers. in the Messianic Era. concerns of both husband and wife. One answer to the above question If you would like to learn more We just celebrated the holiday comes from the realization that, please contact Rabbi Yossi or Chanie of Shavuot which is likened to the although “G-d wants the heart,” G-d Jacobson at 515-277-1718 marriage of G-d and the Jewish people also wants every other part of our Share Your Sioux City Shaare Zion Synagogue Memories Hyman Rabinowitz community once responses are served as its compiled. founding Rabbi. Please send your written reflections The church by July 30, 2021 to Judy Brodkey, that purchased [email protected] or the building in the 211 N. 1st Avenue, Apt 35, Iowa City, early 1990s has Iowa 52245. been unable to Email submissions are strongly keep up with badly preferred, either by attaching a needed repairs Word document (no pdf files) or by and the building writing your thoughts in the body of is now slated for an email. Please put “Shaare Zion” demolition by the and your name in the subject line. end of the summer. Photographs of Shaare Zion are also Shaare Zion Synagogue served as To honor and welcomed. If emailing them, Jpeg a vibrant hub of Sioux City communal preserve the rich history of Shaare files are preferred. Please include a Jewish life beginning in 1927 until the Zion Synagogue and its congregation, description and the date (if known) early 1990’s when the Congregation we invite current and former Sioux on the back of the photograph(s). If merged with the reform temple Cityans to share their memories you are using snail mail, make a copy to form the current Beth Shalom of the building, people and events of your photo(s) since they will not be congregation. that took place there. You can write returned. Shaare Zion was like a second home a few sentences, a few paragraphs Thank you for helping us honor where generations of Jewish families or something longer. We will share Shaare Zion with your memories. and individuals gathered to connect, responses, likely in electronic form, pray, learn and celebrate. Rabbi with the Beth Shalom extended Mazel Tov Class of 2021

Aviva Jotzke graduated from Hoover High School as the Salutatorian of her class. Now that she is Ellie Greenspon graduated this May from Deerfield vaccinated, she is taking a gap year to explore her High School, Deerfield Illinois. Ellie plans on attending college options. She will spend the year nannying in Tulane University in New Orleans this fall and will Montclair, NJ as she completes her Associate's degree. major in Biology/Pre-Med.

Meyer Lederman, son of Christina and JaIcob n Memoriam Lederman, graduated this year from Roosevelt High School (Online edition). Meyer has an insurance producers license and is currently working with his father. He plans to stay in the community taking classes at DMACC. Gertrude Rothschild Meier Lipman, the son of Andi and Jeff Lipman and grandson of Donald (z”l) and Ronna Pochter, graduated from the University of Iowa on May 15, R2i02c1. Mkeier gira duHated weith ar Balchielnors deggree in Business Analytics and Information Systems (BAIS) from the Tippie College of Business as well as a minor Ninain E nRvironmeentanl Planeninge and PoSlicy. hDurinrg hais timge o at Iowa, Meier was an active member of AEPi serving on their executive board as VP of Recruitment, VP of Social Affairs, and Financial Analyst. Meier also actively Summparticipaeted irn se veJral ocomm uPnity servicae efforrtss at on the University of Iowa Hillel.

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