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Heart Songs UJF Launches Math Mates European Jewry at A Non-profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit # 184 Watertown, NY december 2019-January 2020/kislev-tevet-shevat 5780 a publication of United jewish federation Volume 21, Number 8 European Jewry at a UJF Launches Math Mates Crossroads New Tutoring Program in Stamford Public Schools Chief Rabbi of Moscow to Speak at CAS United Jewish Federation an- to help them with basic math skills and The community is invit- Jewry. He will address the nounced the launch of Math Mates, a so they relied on their phones to do ed to hear Rabbi Pinchas challenges our brothers and math tutoring program for students in simple math,” said Katz. “I felt that a Goldschmidt, chief rabbi of sister confront in Europe. the Stamford elementary school system. program similar to Reading Partners, Moscow, speak about “Euro- We are united as one peo- Math Mates is based on the idea of Joy where kids could receive math help pean Jewry at a Crossroads” ple and it is important for Katz, who volunteered tutoring math early in their education, would be a on Monday, December 16, us to strengthen our bonds for several years in the elementary real boost to their math ability moving at 7:30 pm, at Congregation as a nation. The evening schools. Katz, who is currently the pres- forward. I’m very excited that UJF will Agudath Sholom, 301 Straw- is also an opportunity for ident of the Jewish Community Center, now be launching Math Mates into berry Hill Ave., Stamford. our community to gain a brought her idea to develop a larger the elementary schools and assisting The event is being hosted deeper appreciation for the volunteer program to the Federation, those kids who have been struggling by Congregation Agudath Rabbi Pinchas Russain Jewish community where a similar program for reading with math.” Sholom’s Adult Education Goldschmidt, chief in our midst.” tutoring has been in place since 1999. “Math Mates will pilot in January of Committee. rabbi of Moscow Rabbi Goldschmidt has “As a past volunteer in the public 2020 in three schools, with tutors aid- “It is an honor for Agudath been the chief rabbi of Mos- school system, I had seen kids who ing students in the kindergarten and Sholom to host Chief Rabbi Gold- cow, Russia, since 1993, serving at the weren’t getting the attention at home See “Math” on page 2 schmidt of Moscow,” said Rabbi Daniel Moscow Choral Synagogue. He also Cohen. “He is a leader for European See “European” on page 6 Heart Songs Father/Daughter Team Temple Sinai Annual Cantor’s Concert On Sunday, December 15, tening might feel inspired at Temple Sinai, 458 Lakeside to lean into their own vul- Highlight Annual Jewish Dr., Stamford, Cantor Micah nerability. When we open Morgovsky will present a solo our hearts, we invite others Education Panel concert titled “Heart Songs.” to draw closer.” Rabbi Michael Jewish Education The music will center on There will be a pre-concert Taubes, rosh yeshiva Panel, to be held expressions of the heart and reception beginning at 4:30 at the Rabbi Isaac at Young Israel soul. Cantor Morgovsky’s se- pm and the concert will begin Elchanan Theo- of Stamford, 69 lections will reflect the need promptly at 5:30 pm. Seating logical Seminary at Oaklawn Ave., on to safely share innermost is limited for the annual event, Yeshiva University, Saturday, January thoughts and aspirations. and tickets can be purchased and his daugh- 11. The panel will Cantor Morgovsky re- Cantor Micah in advance either online at ter Shuli Taubes, begin at 11 am, flected, “Music gives voice to Morgovsky www.templesinaistamford.org Judaic studies in- immediately after that which we so often keep or by calling Shelly Welfeld at structor at SAR morning services, hidden – our hopes, our dreams, our Temple Sinai at 203-322-1649. High School in and run for about longing. My hope is that in sharing Concert proceeds will support spir- Riverdale, NY, will Shuli Taubes Rabbi Michael Taubes an hour. these songs, songs that are deeply itual music and arts programming at highlight the annual Challenges in See “Panel” on page 6 emotional and personal, those lis- Temple Sinai. Candle Bits & Pieces UJF Annual Chanukah PJ Library Voices & Lighting 2 6 Meeting 9 13 17 Views 18 Federation Donors Meet with Isaac Herzog United Jewish Federation joined Isaac Herzog (seated in the center), chairman of the executive of the Jewish Agency for Israel, for a leadership briefing. Herzog was in Stamford as part of a conference for shlichim (emissaries), a Jewish Agency initiative that trains and sends hundreds of young Israeli emissaries throughout the world to strengthen Jewish identity and connection to Israel. The Jewish Agency is a partner and beneficiary of United Jewish Federation. See page 19 for further coverage. (Photo by Aviva Maller, Aviva Maller Photography and Events) 2 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ DECEMBER 2019-january 2020 From the UJF President By Ricky Arbron Over the last year and a half, we have made many new friends. I have been made to feel As I write my last article as president worked hard to develop a new campaign comfortable and welcomed throughout and for of United Jewish Federation, I think back model titled “Campaign for Communal that I say, “Thank You!” to the beginning of my involvement with Needs.” This new model was the result of Unfortunately, antisemitism and the need for Federation. It was through the then UJF working with representatives from the vari- greater security have become a greater issue than I education department that I was drawn ous organizations across the Stamford, New think any of us would have expected even five years to the organization, where I was given the Canaan and Darien Jewish communities to ago. We have had to spend countless hours focusing opportunity to learn and evolve Jewishly. I re-invent Federation’s mission, vision and on the new normal of hate. I hope as we go forward, have always looked at life as an evolution: purpose. I look forward to seeing how the we can continue as a community to be respectful of a circle that continues to go round and results of our efforts will strengthen and our differences and realize how much more we have round as we learn, grow and evolve. Ricky Arbron, impact us all. in common than we are different. Very soon after I became president of UJF president I thank Ellen Weber, past president, for One of the things I’ve learned is that we never UJF, our then CEO announced his depar- mentoring me and have confidence that finish learning Torah... and I believe most impor- ture. I felt alone, but knew that I had a community David Gordon, our new president, will be excellent tantly, God wants us to learn it so that we can live behind me as well as past presidents and Federation as we move forward. Our Federation staff, led by our better, each trying to move towards being a tzadik, leadership to help. I was influenced by an article I CEO Diane Sloyer, has been amazing! a righteous person (although I realize that most of read and it gave me great direction in my new role. I have had the privilege over the last three years us will never get there – hey, it’s the journey, not the It was by Elle Allison titled “The Resilient Leader.” to meet with so many of you, attend high level destination!). I remember, when my kids were in As stated by Ms. Allison, “In the face of change and security briefings, travel to St. Petersburg and religious school, learning from Rabbi Sharon Sobel crisis, the resource we need most is our resilience.” Israel to see the incredible work of our partners that Torah is the never ending story. We go around She outlined various resilience risks and, although overseas, including our sister region of Afula/ year after year in circles, but each year with more all resonated with me, there was one that guided me Gilboa, and meet so many other community insight. When we end a section of the Torah, we say forward and through my presidency. The message Federation lay and staff members. This has been “chazak, chazak, v’nitchazek,” which means “be strong, was that top leaders must not stop learning. In fact, my personal blessing and privilege. I have read be strong and we will be strengthened.” This is my one cannot evolve without learning. So I contin- books to children as part of our PJ Library pro- hope and prayer for the future of our community ued to learn together with our community, took gram, have visited some of the elderly and have and the Jewish people. best practices from other Federations and worked through a strategic process to make our community a better place. It’s hard to believe that it has been three years Embracing Community since I became president. My partnership with all By Greg Waldstreicher of you has been wonderful. I love our Jewish com- I was born in Stamford, CT. I attended Sara Walker munity more than ever. I welcomed understanding Nursery School, participated in sports at the Jewish our challenges, speaking with you and hearing your Community Center, belonged to Congregation comments and dreams about our community. While Agudath Sholom, attended Bi-Cultural and spent my it is a gift to continue to learn, dreaming big with all summers at Camp Laurelwood and the Newfield Swim of you has been wonderful as well. Club. When my wife, Rachel, and I thought about 2 West 46th Street where we wanted to live and raise our family, there Suite #907 was no doubt Stamford was the community for us.
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