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Standard Class Postage Permit: TAMPA PI #3763 JANUARY 11 - 24, 2019 JEWISH PRESS of PINELLAS COUNTY A PAGE 3 Newcomers invited to nosh with Federation Perspective A Newcomer Nosh, for those whether you are new to the area ‘The Color Purple,’ who are new to the local Jew- or just looking to network and Emilie Socash ish community as well as anyone get more involved in our Jewish disappointment, Executive Director, Jewish Federation else who just wants to drop by and community, this event would be of Pinellas & Pasco Counties schmooze, will be hosted by the perfect for you,” said Federation and redemption Jewish Federation of Pinellas and President Ezra Singer. Pasco Counties on Sunday, Jan. 27 “We learned from the Federa- Second grade, Evergreen Elementary, Spokane, be anti-Semitic. The line at which point I could read from 9:30-11 a.m. tion’s 2017 Demographic Study WA. The year was 1982, just months after Mount no further was: The event will be held in the that we need to improve our vis- Saint Helens had frosted my hometown in silky ash, Simply follow the trail of “The Talmud” as its Federation’s community room. ibility,” he said. “This is another and the same year that Alice Walker published “The poison belatedly winds its way into our collective The space used to serve as a con- opportunity to personally intro- Color Purple,” (which would 3 years later hit the big consciousness. ference room but has undergone a duce ourselves and the Federation screens starring Oprah Winfrey). I walked down the And this is the crux of my concern: the distance transformation into a more user- to those new to the community main hall of my small school on my way to PE, and between reality and negligent vile thinking, between friendly space for more relaxed and educate them as to what ex- spotted the door to the holy of holies – the teachers’ good intent and misleading energies, between a conversations. It has become a actly we do and what we can offer lounge – ajar. Through the crack in the door, I spied myopic lens and a wide-angle facility of perspective gathering spot for a variety of to residents of Pinellas and Pasco my favorite teacher, donning a knee-length tweedy has escaped Walker, and I’m realizing my ilter may community activities. counties.” skirt and a ribbed turtleneck sweater, coyly balanc- not have been ine enough to catch it until late in the The event is not only a chance This is the second Newcomer ing a cigarette between her ingers, her elbow resting game. for folks to sip coffee and nosh on Nosh the Federation has held since on her crossed knees. It’s natural to idolize and admire those among us bagels, but also offers an opportu- August. Plans are to continue with Mrs. H. was SMOKING! I was devasted; crushed. who are, on the surface, “the ones who we have been nity to learn more about the Jew- this program every six months or so. It’s the irst time I can remember feeling the kind of waiting for.” I regret having given such a free pass ish community and particularly the Community members are wel- disappointment that existed both in the other person to Walker, and I’m realizing that the true admiration many programs offered by the Fed- come to stop by any time during letting me down, and in myself for not accurately goes not to those who have betrayed the goodwill of eration. Executive Director Emilie the Newcomer’s Nosh. The Fed- perceiving the individual. their bifurcated bases (in Walker’s case, the pro-Pal- Socash, as well as other members eration ofice is at 13191 Star- That same feeling emerged when I read Yair Rosen- estinian movement and the literary community), but of the Federation staff and board key Road, Suite 8, Largo, in the berg’s report in Tablet Magazine on the recent New rather those who stay the course despite not receiv- members will be on hand to chat Crownpointe ofice complex. York Times interview with Alice Walker, the Pulitzer- ing awards nor well-placed interview pieces. and answer any questions. Those interested in attending are prize winning author and all-around social justice In our community, we have friends and allies who “There is an emphasis on be- asked to RSVP to luce@jewishpi- femme. I remember reading “The Color Purple” in each play a humble and stable role in improving our ing a ‘newcomer,’ but ultimately, nellas.org or (727) 530-3223. high school; I recall inding her essay “We are the community, and offering little with which to be dis- Ones we have been Waiting For,” to be particularly appointed. For example: moving, not so much in its emphasis on ending the • Matt Rosen serves as president of Congrega- Iraq war but conceptually on the idea that “We,” not tion Beth Sholom in Gulfport, a small congregation kopper kitchen “They,” represent the face of change. She humbly that meets in a space long dedicated to the Jewish credited Southern poet June Jordan with the line, community and which is offering on Jan. 27 (Inter- which has gone on to get acclaim in music and even national Holocaust Remembrance Day) a service BREAKFAST • LUNCH in political messaging. Walker introduced the term for all Holocaust survivors who did not have a b’nai “womanism” in the early 1980s to distinguish the mitzvah. Open Monday - Saturday unique experience of women of color engaging in • Jim Aresty, who is passionate about Israel and feminist activity, and while I don’t necessarily agree just returned from a JNF mission to Israel, comes to We specialize in Salads • Soups • Homemade Desserts such a distinction is necessary, I appreciate her fervor. mind, in his efforts to bring together the big thinkers Family Owned for over 35 Years Rosenberg brought to mind that multidimensional and thought-leading institutions in community-wide disappointment I had identiied back in second education. 5562 Central Ave. • St. Petersburg grade, noting that not only had Walker made casual • Michele Gilbert and her husband, Gordon, are 345-6339 mention of a book on her nightstand that is vile, but leading the charge in launching a month of arts col- www.kopperkitchenl.com • the New York Times reporter (and editors) breezed laboration in February 2019, with an initial theme past the repugnant morsel of information in sending of Shakespeare (of note: Feb. 24 will feature a pre- it to print. The book in question is “And the Truth sentation of why “The Merchant of Venice” is not an Shall Set You Free” by David Icke. Rosenberg ex- anti-Semitic play). Rabbi David Novack, through his plains simply that Icke is “one of Britain’s most no- interim service to Temple B’nai Israel, is creating a torious anti-Semites” and the book is “an unhinged community of congregants who are moving forward anti-Semitic conspiracy tract.” A mistake? A (failed) after the loss of their leader. Ron Diner also reso- test of the New York Times’ editing process? nates with his passion for community-wide educa- No. Despite her early works promoting equality, tion for all ages and the project he’s working on with her groundbreaking interracial marriage to Melvyn the Federation. Rosenthal (a Yeshiva boy), and close relationship • And even my own daughter, Hila, banded to- with her own mentor, Gloria Steinem, I discovered gether with two other middle-school girls to form a that Walker has a decade-plus record of involvement Jewish Student Union at their school last month. with the BDS movement, participation in the 2011 I was wooed by the legitimization of Walker’s lotilla incident in Gaza (leading Alan Dershowitz to perspective through her best-seller status, believing write about her bigotry) and marching for Code Pink she was the person I believed her to be. I now un- during the Gaza War. She’s refused to have “The derstand that it’s not the Walkers of the world who Color Purple” translated into Hebrew and has at- we should look to as our moral compass, but rather tempted to discourage musical artists from perform- those who are working right here in our own back ing in Israel. yard to pursue tikkun olam. Last year, Walker penned a freeform poetic blog post entitled, “It is our Frightful Duty to Study the Liked it? Loathed it? Want to react? I would wel- Talmud,” in which she explicates her position on Is- come your feedback and can be reached at emilie@ rael, on Gaza, and as someone who cannot possibly jewishpinellas.org. Historian to speak about Jews in Florida Local Jewish historian Marcia museum’s director and moved to and Jewish Jo Zerivitz will speak on “Jews St. Pete Beach, but has continued history and of Florida: More than 250 years to curate exhibits, research and consults in of amazing history you want to write books and articles on Florida the ield. know” at the next Fed Friday event Jewish history including publish- Maxine on Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. ing “Jews of Tampa” with co-au- Kaufman, The talk will take place at the thor Dr. Rob Norman in 2013. director of ofices of the Jewish Federation She has been a trailblazer in arts, edu- of Pinellas and Pasco Counties, the American and Floridian Jew- cation and Marcia Jo Zerivitz 13191 Starkey Road, No. 8, Largo. ish communities serving national, culture at Zerivitz is easily the maven of state and local organizations since the Jewish Federation of Pinellas Curing hunger...one meal at a time for 30+ years Florida Jewish history. Beginning elementary school and including and Pasco Counties, said, they are in the 1980s, she traveled the state Hillel in college. She has broken excited to have Zerivitz kicking We’ve been serving to research and document Florida the “glass ceiling” as the irst off the 2019 Fed Friday programs. Jewish history, which eventually woman in many positions. “Her stories and experiences will SUPER sandwiches became a traveling exhibit known In 2016, Florida International make for a meaningful and engag- Lennys for more than 3 decades! as Mosaic: Jewish life in Florida. University awarded her a doctor of ing opportunity for community ’ She raised her family while liv- Humane Letters Honoris Causa for members,” Kaufman said. Best Breakfast ing in Orlando for 30 years and her vision and leadership through- Following Zerivitz, on Feb. 1, in Clearwater! moved to Miami in the early out her life to expand knowledge the Fed Friday program will fea- 1990s to found and direct the Jew- and enrich collective historic ture Norman Silk as he presents on Home of the almighty ish Museum of Florida in Miami memory to help ensure Jewish “The Jewish Inluence on the Big danish basket! Beach. During her tenure, she initi- continuity. She has immersed her- Band Era.” ated Florida Jewish History Month, self in everything Jewish, primar- All Fed Friday presentations are Serving Breakfast & Lunch Anytime which is held in January, and Jew- ily ORT, Hadassah, her congrega- free and open to the community. 6am - 3pm ~ 7 days a week ish American Heritage Month, tion, Israel Bonds and the Jewish For more information or to Jewish-style 21220 U.S. 19 North which has been recognized by Con- Federation. RSVP, contact Lucé Piccin at deli & Just south of Drew St. and north of S.R. 60 gress and the president each May. She gives PowerPoint lectures [email protected] or (727) much more! In 2011, Zervitz retired as the on topics related to discrimination 530-3223. 727.799.0402 PAGE 4 A JEWISH PRESS of PINELLAS COUNTY JANUARY 11 - 24, 2019

Rabbinically Congregations Shabbat Speaking Speaking Candle Temple Beth-El cusses different chapters and topics from To- wards a Meaningful Life by Simon Jacob- Lighting With G-d all the time St. Petersburg son. Each class is independent so women can MLK Day parade: Temple members drop in anytime. Coffee, fruit and homemade By RABBI PINCHAS ADLER will continue their tradition of supporting pastries will be served. RSVPs not necessary Times Chabad of Pinellas County Dr. Martin Luther King’s message of justice but appreciated. There is no charge to attend. Jan. 18 • 5:42 pm Has fear ever held you back from doing and equality by marching in St. Petersburg’s RSVP to [email protected]. something positive? MLK Day parade on Monday, Jan. 21 at 10 Jan. 25 • 5:47 pm Maybe opening a new business, making a.m. Call the temple for information on where feb. 1 • 5:53 pm amends with someone you haven’t spoken to gather to march in the parade. Cong. B’nai Israel to in a while, or just something in your day Arts Shabbat: Celebrate the richness St. Petersburg feb. 8 • 5:58 pm to day life that you’re afraid to try? art brings to our lives and worship with a Interfaith service: A Dr. Martin If yes, you are in good company. Moses special offsite Shabbat to kick off Art Fes- Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Memorial Service feb. 15 • 6:04 pm himself was afraid. tival Beth-El weekend on Friday, Jan. 25 will be held on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. at What was he afraid of? He was afraid to from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Katee Tully and Helen Congregation B’nai Israel. The theme will go to Pharaoh. Levine will welcome worshipers to the new be “true love and unity.” Sponsored by In- Run Club: Meet at the synagogue on In our yearly ArtsXchange Gallery, 515 22nd St. S., St. terfaith Tampa Bay, this service will be put Wednesdays at 5 p.m. before running a two- cycle of Torah Petersburg. RSVP by Jan. 21 to info@tem- on with help from the city of St. Petersburg mile loop through the neighborhood. The reading, we have plebeth-el.com. and include a musical presentation from the Run Club is for all levels of itness from ab- once again started Conversation with the rabbi: Pe- congregation’s choir under the direction of solute beginner to advanced dreidel chaser. the story of the riodically, members of the temple staff lead Cantor Jonathan Schultz. The MLK Es- For more information, call the synagogue exodus. The famous a conversation during the oneg following say Contest winner will be recognized and ofice. Kabbalistic book, an abbreviated Friday night service. Topics a keynote speech will be given by Dr. Roy Kaplan, founder of the interfaith service and The Zohar, notes will vary. The next oneg Shabbat “conversa- Temple B’nai Israel the former director of Community Tampa that when G-d tells Moses to go to Pharaoh tional journey” is on Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 Bay (formerly the National Conference of Clearwater he says “Bo” come to Pharaoh. Asks the p.m. and will offer a chance to get to know Christians and Jews). All are welcome. Jewish a capella: A tribute to the late Zohar, would it not make more sense to tell Rabbi Michael Torop personally, and ask Rabbi Daniel Treiser, featuring the Jewish World Wide Wrap: Celebrate the him “go to Pharaoh”? him that question that’s been burning in a capella group Tizmoret – from his alma your mind. mitzvah of teillin at the World Wide Wrap The explanation is that because Moses on Sunday, Feb. 3, at 8:30 a.m. The event – mater, Queens College – will be held on was afraid to approach Pharaoh, G-d reas- Judaism journey: Rabbi Torop leads Monday, Jan. 21 at 4 p.m. at the temple. The a course, “The Journey In: Head, Heart open to all – occurs annually at synagogues sured him not to worry. G-d said come, as around the world on Super Bowl Sunday. event is being co-sponsored by the Jewish & Hand.” The class, which meets next on Federation of Pinellas and Pasco Counties. in come with me to Pharaoh. I know you Learn how to lay teillin before minyan at 9 are scared, but there is nothing to be afraid Thursday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m., will sample Tickets are $5. Get them online at www. Jewish life, practices and ideas. Participants a.m. Stay for Sunday brunch sponsored by of when you’re with me. the Mitzvah Men’s Club. jewishpinellas.org. Have you ever heard the term “I’m going will explore the many different ways they can Cinema café: Watch the movie Sarah’s engage with Judaism. Before the class, Rabbi Great Jewish thinkers: A multime- to go at it alone”? In Judaism, there really Key, an adaptation of the best-selling novel Torop will be available to talk with anyone dia lecture series, Jewish Intellectual History is no such thing. G-d is always there by our that takes place in France during the Holo- contemplating conversion. from 16th to 20th Century, will present the side. varying ways in which thinkers from Spi- caust, on Sunday, Jan. 27 from noon to 3 p.m. at the temple and followed by discussion with The story is told that when the great noza to modern Jewish feminists relected Chassidic master, the Baal Shem Tov, Chabad of St. Petersburg Cal Simon. The event is free. There will be Altar boy to rabbi: Rabbi Mati- on God, Torah, and Israel. The series will be was but a young child, both of his parents on Wednesdays from Jan. 23 through April popcorn and refreshments. syahu Devlin, the son of a Jewish mother Original comedy: “A Corset Line,” passed away. As his father was on his and Catholic father, will tell how he went 17 at 7 p.m. Each talk is a separate topic so deathbed, he had but one important mes- folks do not have to attend all sessions to an original comedy by Linda Goldman, from an altar boy to a Chabad rabbi when he directed by Judy Landis with choreography sage for his son. “Do not fear anyone or beneit. No preparation for the sessions is speaks at the Chabad by Gay Grooms Hardin, will be performed anything in this world except for Hashem.” required and they are free and open to the Center of St. Peters- on Saturday Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, How did this young orphan have the cour- community. The lectures will be facilitated burg on Friday, Feb. Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. The fun begins as a musical age to have no fear? Because he knew, G-d by Rabbi Weintraub, Maureen Sechan, and 1 at 6 p.m. He will director arrives in Clearwater with a new is always with him. Ann Haendel. speak about growing show and his grandmother tries to help. Her We must tell ourselves the same thing. up in the Catholic Jews and Brews: Drink beer and talk Torah on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at Right mah jongg group – former showgirls now in Usually, when we are afraid of doing church until a fateful their 70s – want to audition for the chorus something, it’s because we are thinking too night in a Manhattan Around the Corner Arcade Brewery & Craft Beer Bar, 2244 Central Ave, St. Petersburg. line, but oy vey, how to squeeze into those much about ourselves. I can’t do it, I am coffee shop. At age leotards and tights? The play is being staged $10 includes your irst round and study not adequate, do I really have the strength 18, he embraced his by SAGES (Senior Actors Guild and Educa- and good character to really get this done? Judaism. His story, Rabbi Matisyahu Devlin materials. Meet up on the third Thursday of the month to talk Torah and other Jewish tion Services). The performances will beneit The message here is if you truly think it’s which is sure to entertain and inspire, has Temple B’nai Israel and its youth group. the right thing for you to do, go ahead and been featured on the National Geographic matters with Rabbi Philip Weintraub. RSVP to CBIStpete.org. Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 at the door. do it. G-d is there with you every step of network. The evening will include a Shabbat Call the temple at (727) 531-5829. Talmud Made Easy: Continue a study the way, and he will give you the strength dinner. Cost is $25 for adults and $15 for chil- Bible Study: Join Rabbi David Novak of Tractate Berachot (Blessings) with Steve to do whatever it is that needs to be done. dren. For more information or to RSVP, visit for sessions digging into the depths of the Wein on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. No prior May we all experience liberation www.ChabadSP.com, call (727) 344-4900 or Torah on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. There is no fee knowledge of Hebrew or Aramaic is needed from our fears and apprehensions, and email [email protected]. for members and the cost for non-members and study materials are provided. Participate may we speedily see the day when we Lunch and Learn: Women are invited is $30 for the year. To reserve a spot, call the in a lively discussion and learn the derivation will know that G-D is present with us, with to a Lunch and Learn session on Tuesday Feb. temple at (727) 531-5829 and reason for many of our rules and customs the coming of Moshiach, may it be very 5 at noon at the Chabad center. This is a free Nosh and Drosh: On Wednesday, Feb. of prayer. soon. event. RSVPs are appreciated but not neces- 6 from noon to 2 p.m., Cal Simon will lead Coffee talk with the rabbi: Get to The Rabbinically Speaking column is sary. To RSVP, email Chaya@ChabadSP. a discussion on a variety of Jewish topics, know the rabbi over coffee and conversation provided as a public service by the Jewish com or call (727) 344-4900. including family, life cycle, modern Israel, The inside story: Take in a weekly on Wednesdays, Jan. 23 and 30 at 9 a.m. at the Press. Columns are assigned on a rotat- current events and Torah. The class is open Torah class with Rabbi Alter Korf on Belleair Coffee Company, 100 Indian Rocks to all and there is no charge. Bring your own ing basis by the Pinellas County Board of Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. The group will read Road N., Belleair Bluffs. nosh. Coffee will be provided. Rabbis. The views expressed in this guest the weekly Torah portion. RSVP to info@ Mishna and munchies: Study column are those of the rabbi and do not chabadsp.com Mishna with Rabbi Weintraub on Thursdays Senior empowerment workshop: necessarily relect the views of the Jewish Women’s book club: On Tuesdays Jan. 24 and 31at 12:15 p.m. at Jo-El’s Kosher The topic will be Investment and Elder Law Press or the Board of Rabbis. from 11 a.m. to noon the book group dis- Deli, 2619 23rd Ave., N., St. Petersburg. • CONTINUED on NEXT PAGE Religious Directory

PINELLAS COUNTY Congregation BETH SHOLOM — 1844 54th St. S., Gulfport 33707 Services: PASCO COUNTY Reform Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Telephone: (727) 321-3380 Website: sholomgulf- Conservative port.org Unaliated. — Temple AHAVAT SHALOM — 1575 Curlew Rd., Palm Harbor, 34683 Rabbi BETH TEfILLAH/JCC Of WEST PASCO 9841 Scenic Drive, Port Richey, Gary Klein Cantorial soloist, Allison Roso Services: Friday: 7:30 p.m., Congregation B’NAI ISRAEL — 300 58th St. N., St. Petersburg 33710 Rabbi 34668 Ron Becker and Elliot Shapiro, spiritual leaders Services: Friday, First Friday: 6 p.m., Saturday: traditional service third week of the month. Philip Weintraub Cantor Jonathan Schultz Services: Friday 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Telephone: (727) 847-3814 website: 9 a.m., call for other service times Telephone: (727) 785-8811 Website: Saturday 9 a.m., Mon. - Fri. 7:45 a.m., Sun. 9 a.m.; evening minyan, jccwestpascobethteillah.net Email at: Eileenhochstadt13005@gmail. www. ahavatshalom.org Aliated with Union for Reform Judaism 6:30 p.m. Sunday only at Toby Weinman ALF 6:00p.m. Telephone: (727) com Unaliated 381-4900 Website: www.cbistpete.org. Aliated with United Synagogue Orthodox Temple BETH-EL — 400 S. Pasadena Ave., St. Petersburg 33707 Rabbi of Conservative Judaism. CHABAD Of WEST PASCO — Rabbi Yossi Eber 10733 Maple Creek Dr., Michael Torop Services: Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday, service and Torah Suite 101, Trinity, FL 34655 Services: Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; class: 10 study, 10 a.m. Telephone: (727) 347-6136 Website: www.templebeth-el. Orthodox a.m., Telephone: (727) 376-3366 Website:www.ChabadWP.org email: com Aliated with Union for Reform Judaism CHABAD of CLEARWATER — 2280 Belleair Road, Clearwater, 33764 Rabbi [email protected] Levi Hodakov Services: Call for information on Friday service times, Temple B’NAI ISRAEL — 1685 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater, 33764 Interim Sunday, 9:30 a.m., men only Telephone: (727) 265-2770 Website: www. HERNANDO COUNTY Rabbi David Novak cantorial soloist, Laura Berkson Services: Friday, JewishClearwater.com email: [email protected]. Reform 7:00 p.m. Telephone: (727) 531-5829 Website: www.TBIclearwater.org Temple BETH DAVID — Aliated with Union for Reform Judaism CHABAD JEWISH CENTER Of GREATER ST. PETERSBURG — 4010 Park St. N., 13158 Antelope St., Spring Hill Rabbi Paul Conservative St. Petersburg 33709 Rabbi Alter Korf Services: Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Schreiber Shabbat Serivces: Friday, 7:30 p.m., third Friday traditional ser- Shacharit, Mon.-Thurs., 7:15 a.m., Torah study at 10:30 a.m. on Sturday, vice, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Telephone: (352) 686-7034 Website: Congregation BETH SHALOM — 1325 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater 33764 Sun., 8 a.m.; Telephone: (727) 344-4900 Website: www.chabadsp.com. www.tbdl.org. Livestreaming services. Rabbi David Weizman Rabbi Danielle Upbin, associate Services: Friday: Orthodox CHABAD of PINELLAS COUNTY — 6:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m., Mon. & Thurs 8:30 a.m., Tele- 3696 Fisher Road, Palm Harbor, 34683 CHABAD SPRING HILL — 13576 Hunters Point St, Spring Hill, 34609 Rabbi phone: (727) 531-1418 Website: www.cbsclearwater.org Livestreaming Rabbi Pinchas Adler Services: Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. and Chaim Lipszyc Services: Monthly First Friday call for times Telephone: services Aliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. 15 minutes before sunset Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Telephone: (727) 789-0408 (352) 600-2779 Website: chabadspringhill.com Website: Yichabad.com. JANUARY 11 - 24, 2019 JEWISH PRESS of PINELLAS COUNTY A PAGE 5

your lunch and opinions. No Art show: The fourth annual Chabad of Spring Hill Congregations prior knowledge or attendance is Nature Coast Art Show will be held Torah studies: The com- required. The study session uses at the temple on Saturday, Feb. 9 • CONTINUED from PREVIOUS PAGE munity is invited to attend Torah the book The Torah: A Woman’s from 4-8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 10 study classes on Wednesdays from Commentary. on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to sequence, a new six-session course from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free in- noon to 1 p.m. The classes, taught 1 p.m. The discussion will include by the Rohr Jewish Learning Insti- door show highlights 28 area artists by Rabbi Chaim Lipszyc, are not Medicare, Medicaid, primary doc- tute (JLI) exploring 3,000 years of Cong. Beth Tillah/ and craftsman who will exhibit and sequential, so drop-ins are wel- tors and elder law attorneys. Reg- Jewish perspective on conviction, JCC of West Pasco sell only original works. To ind out come. Brunch and coffee will be istration is required. Call (727) sentencing, and criminal rehabili- Adult education: This year’s more or to apply to be part of the served. The irst class is free then 531-5829 or email Barbarab@ tation. Beginning Thursday, Jan. adult education program, “Jewish show, contact barbblavatt@gmail. $7 per class. tbiclearwater.org. 31 at 7:15 p.m., participants will Life Cycles and Holiday Celebra- com. The show is a fundraiser for For more information, call (352) Playtime: This event, for pre- challenge their thinking, ponder tion,” meets every Sunday from the temple. 600-2779. schoolers and their parents, will be the implications of ancient Talmu- 11 a.m. to noon through May. All held Sunday Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. dic wisdom for complex modern aspects of Jewish life and practices to noon in room 8 of the religious cases, and get to the heart of the will be covered, along with appro- school. It is an opportunity for most pressing injustices facing our priate readings. The class is open to families with young children to criminal justice system today. The all and free of charge. One can join meet one another and engage in cost for the course is $69 with a res- the class at any time of the year. fun activities with their tots. Non- ervation by Jan. 21. A couples dis- To RSVP, call the JCC at (727) members are welcome. Call the count is available. Visit yichabad. 847-3814 or visit www.jccwest- temple office for schedule and com/jli or call (727) 789-0408. pascobethteillah.net. pricing at (727) 531-5829. Temple Ahavat Shalom Chabad of West Pasco Women’s study and su- Cong. Beth Shalom Palm Harbor Clearwater shi: Join Dina Eber as she Science and religion: The explores Jewish women hero- Talmud classes: On Mon- fourth season of a Science and Re- ines from the beginning of time days and most Wednesdays, ligion class will begin on Tuesday, on Wednesdays from10:30- 1:30 explore ancient legal tradition Jan. 29 at 11 a.m. in the social hall. a.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m. Sushi will with Dr. Priscilla Nathanson. The Prof Alan Gorlick and Rabbi be served. The classes are free of class is open to all levels of knowl- Gary Klein will teach four or ive charge. edge. The Monday class is held science and religion segments, then Classes with the rabbi: after minyan from 10 - 11:15 a.m. Rabbi Klein will continue with dif- Weekly classes taught by Rabbi and the Wednesday class is at 7 p.m. ferent topics. Yossi Eber will alternate between Lox & Learn: Explore the trea- Chai Mitzvah classes: Torah study and the Tanya, on sures of the weekly Torah portion, Chai Mitzvah classes have been Mondays at 7 p.m. led by Rabbi David Weizman, ev- created to engage adults in the Pray, eat, watch video: ery Thursday. Come for breakfast at Jewish journey of their lives. They On Sundays from 9-10 a.m., feed 9:45 a.m., minyan at 10 a.m., then encourage adults to take some time your body and soul with a bagel and discussion with the rabbi. to relect on where they are Jew- lox plus teillin. Afterward there Explore the psalms: Class- ishly and what they would like to will be a short video presentation. New Early Dinner Special es led by Johanna Bromberg will achieve. There will be a new class There is no charge, and everyone $15 per person 4 pm - 5:30 pm everyday be held on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at each month taught by Loren Gold- is welcome. includes soup or salad, choice of entree, and dessert. 10 a.m. at the synagogue library man, with the irst one offered on House wine, beer, well drinks – all $3.50 will explore the psalms in detail. Wednesday, Jan, 23 at 1 p.m. and Temple Beth David Students will be encouraged to se- another on Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7 Spring Hill OPEN: Mon- Thurs 11 am - 10 pm Fri - Sat 11 am - 11 pm Sun 4 pm - 10 pm lect a personal favorite and discuss p.m. Feel free to drop in to a class Tu B’Shevat Seder: Experi- 211 2nd St. S. • St. Pete • gratzzigrille.com their understanding of its meaning. whenever you can. Contact Gold- ence Judaism’s mystical, environ- Jewish Spirituality Work- man for more information at (727) mentalist celebration of the land Call now to reserve: 727.623.9037 shop: A class for women, led by 492-0225. and its bounty at a Tu B’Shevat Rabbi Danielle Upbin, will explore Consecration ceremony: seder on Sunday, Jan. 20 at noon personal and spiritual growth A special ceremony to mark the be- at the temple. RSVP to rebtuviah@ through a variety of guided medi- ginning of a child’s formal Jewish gmail.com or call the ofice at tation practices and discussion of studies will be held on Friday, Feb. (352) 686-7034. This is free for contemplative Jewish texts. The 1 at 6 p.m. A potluck Shabbat dinner temple members and $5 for non- class will be offered on Thursdays, will follow services. All family and members. Jan. 24 and 31 from 12:30-2 p.m.. friends are welcome. Mah jongg tournament: RSVP to the CBS ofice at (727) Super Bowl party: Join with The event will be held at the temple 531-1418. the Brotherhood on Sunday, Feb. 3 on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 8:30 Musical Shabbat and din- at 6 p.m. to watch the Super Bowl in a.m. for the registration/breakfast. ner: Join in a community evening our social hall. This is free to attend, Games begin at 9 a.m. The entry on the irst Friday of each month but bring an appetizer or dessert fee is $36, and reservations are bringing Shabbat in with the CBS to share. Pizza, wings, and non- required. Participants can also pur- band, followed by dinner. RSVP to alcoholic drinks will be provided chase tickets for $25 for a chance synagogue ofice for dinner. The by Brotherhood. to see Andrea Bocelli in concert cost is $18 for adults and $10 for Lunch and learn: A Torah in Orlando on Feb. 13, with one children ages 12 and younger. study class led by Susan Segal night’s lodging and breakfast in- meets on Thursdays, Jan. 24 and cluded. For additional information Chabad of Clearwater 31 from noon to 1:15 p.m. Bring call the temple. Adult education classes: Rohr Jewish Learning Institute Torah study classes continue on Mondays from 7-8 p.m., exploring contemporary issues through a To- Looking to Buy or Sell Your Home? rah perspective and tackle timeless questions in the Jewish tradition. $20 MILLION IN SALES Each class is a self-contained entity so community members can attend any one or more. The topic for the As Clients, You are Our #1 Priority! 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County, Palm Harbor Crime and Conse- 85 Sales in the Past 12 Months! quence: Chabad of Pinellas AWARD WINNING AGENTS County will offer Crime and Con- RE/MAX Sunset Realty PAGE 6 A JEWISH PRESS of PINELLAS COUNTY JANUARY 11 - 24, 2019 Temple’s longtime art festival keeps reinventing itself TAMPA BAY AREA PREMIERE By BOB FRYER JAN 23 - FEB 24, 2019 Jewish Press POWERFUL STORIES. BOLDLY TOLD. The 46th an- “...AN HOMAGE TO SUCH AUTHORS AS nual Art Festi- LORRAINE HANSBERRY, LANGSTON HUGHES val Beth-El in AND AMIRI BARAKA AND YET FIRMLY St. Petersburg THE PRODUCT OF A UNIQUE, DEEPLY will once again RESONANT SENSIBILITY.” – DEADLINE feature the high quality art that has helped the event gain a reputation as one of the pre- mier art shows in the South- A photograph by artist Richard Auger A ceramic by artist Beth Garcia east, but this year there will be a new feature – a panel discussion on the business of art. Since its inception in 1973, when it featured only 20 artists and just one gallery, the festival has grown in size and stature. This year it will PIPELINE showcase more than 170 national and international award-winning artists including a fair number By Dominique Morisseau who are new to the festival. The six galleries set Directed by L. Peter Callender up throughout the temple – indoors and outdoors – will feature original paintings, mixed-media, Director of recent American Stage hits A RAISIN IN THE SUN, JOE TURNER’S COME & GONE and JITNEY wood, sculpture, ceramics, glass, metal, photogra- phy and jewelry. There will also be signed, limited- 727.823.PLAY (7529) | AMERICANSTAGE.ORG edition prints offered by the Syd-Entel Galleries of Safety Harbor. This year’s event will run from Saturday, Jan. 26 through Monday, Jan. 28 at Temple Beth El, 400 Pasadena Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Business of Art Artwork by Lisa Kattenbraker There will be a panel discussion on “The Business Along with the panel discussion at 11 a.m., there of Art” by Kevin Lane, self-described “social entrepre- will be a docent tour at 2 p.m. This is a free tour of the neur” involved in local theater, restaurant and brewery show given by experienced docents with information operations, as well as in the Jewish community. The and insight into the artists and their work. Meet at the discussion, covering the challenges, successes, evolu- main entrance to the social hall for the tour. tion and economics of art, will be held in the sanctuary On both Sunday and Monday the festival features on Monday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. Lane will interview an “Avenue of the Shops” which is a two-day sale local art professionals Bob Devin Jones, Barbara of inexpensive art, jewelry and crafts in the temple Mazer Gross, Chad Mize, and art festival exhibiting courtyard. A Boutique Gallery will offer ine art and artist, Daryl Thetford. The informal chat will last ine craft at moderate prices. about 45 minutes with a question and answer session Soble noted that with all the offerings, there are a to follow. Ann Soble, festival co-chair, says one point variety of price points so folks could spend anywhere of discussion will be on how the internet has affected from $25 to $5,000. For some of the higher priced art, the art business. she said, there are patrons who come every year who Also new to the festival this year will be this year’s plan on making their art purchases at the festival. judge, Bernice Chu, director of the James Museum Keeping it fresh of Western and Wildlife Art, a new addition to the Only artists who are invited to show their works downtown St. Petersburg museum scene. Chu will can do so. Temple committee members travel to other award more than $8,000 in prize money. shows and galleries to ind artists worthy of an invite. The art festival opens with an elegant preview ses- There is also a website where artists can show works sion on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. with admission to the committee in hopes of being selected. Once of $35. This includes a gourmet cocktail reception they are selected, artists can come to the festival, but provided by the Boyz in the Hood. do not have to be here, as the committee takes care of On Sunday, Jan. 27 and Monday, Jan. 28, the festival displaying and selling their works. is free and open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Even artists who are popular at the show do not Light lunches and snacks will be available for pur- get a free pass to keep coming back. Soble said each chase from the temple youth group’s café on Sunday. year about a third of the artists are new to the festival, On Monday at 12:30 p.m. a gourmet luncheon is keeping it fresh. Art fest favorites get invites to return offered for $20, with reservations required by Jan. 24. after a hiatus. Contact the temple to make reservations. A yearly tradition will continue, as Art Festival Beth-El showcases selected works by talented artists from Pinellas County’s 17 public and private high schools. The festival will award scholarship money to the schools of the winning students. Art Festival Beth-El continues to grow in popularity and now attracts more than 8,000 people from Tampa Bay and the surrounding areas. Call the temple at (727) 347-6136 for more information. JANUARY 11 - 24, 2019 JEWISH PRESS of PINELLAS COUNTY A PAGE 7 ‘Kosher-clean‘ comic to perform in honor of Hodakovs’ ‘Bar Mitzvah’ year here Chabad of Clearwater will host tival in Montreal, the ‘Howard ish audiences. His act is sprinkled his own bubbe to watch, while still H o d a k o v, a special evening of comedy, Stern Show” in New York, “Den- with Hebrew and Yiddish, making connecting to a wide demographic director of along with L’chaims and dessert nis Miller Live” in Las Vegas and him one of the most unique and group. He has been lauded by crit- Chabad of on Monday, Feb. 11 to celebrate in theaters from coast to coast. sought after Jewish comedians ics for his comedy on MTV, A&E Clearwater. the “Bar Mitzvah” anniversary of Cait will perform locally at the performing today. and Comedy Central and has been “Over Rabbi Levi and Rebbetzin Miriam Tabacinic Chabad Center, 2280 Now living in Los Angeles, in several ilms from the Oscar the years, Hodakov’s service to the local Belleair Road, Clearwater. There Cait’s remarkable vocal talents winning Best Feature Documen- we’ve Robert Cait Jewish community. will be a “L’chaim & Dessert” have landed him in countless ilms, tary “A Long Way Home” to the found our comedy events to be re- The guest entertainer for the reception at 7 p.m. and the show television series and recognizable DreamWorks Oscar-nominated ally special and G-d willing, this, evening is Robert Cait, known as begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 commercials such as the voice of Best Animated feature “Spirit: too, will be no exception. The tim- the “Chosen” comedian. before Feb. 4 and $25 after. To re- “Duke the Dog” for Bush’s Baked Stallion of the Cimarron.” ing is perfect, as the Talmud tells Cait has been called “George serve tickets, go to jewishclearwa- Beans, Boris Badenov for Dream- “We are looking forward with us, ‘When the month of Adar ar- Carlin with a kippah” but with one ter.com or call (727) 265-2770. Works’ “Bullwinkle” cartoons, great anticipation to Robert’s irst- rives, we increase in joy.’ I look exception – Cait works “Kosher- From a spot-on impression of Is- Norm the Genie for Nickelodeon’s ever performance in the Tampa forward to celebrating with the Clean.” rael Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- “Fairly Odd Parents,” Colossus Bay area. I’ve made it clear to him many friends we have been for- His performances have included tanyahu to his riff on bizarre holi- from “X-Men” and more. that it’s meant to be a toast to us tunate to have made these last 13 the Just For Laughs comedy fes- day foods, Cait connects with Jew- His stand-up is clean enough for and not a roast of us,” joked Rabbi years” said Rebbetzin Hodakov. Chabad plans Tu B’Shevat program for kids Chabad of Pinellas County and the derful way to teach our youth all about it”. Chabad Jewish Center of St. Petersburg At the end of the event, a ceremony will will each host a new educational program be held where everyone places their painted for kids on Sunday, Jan. 20 centered on the leaves on a large, wooden Tree of Giving, holiday known as the Jewish New Year for illing the tree’s branches with their personal Trees – Tu B’Shevat. resolutions of goodness and kindness to the Called Goodness Grows, the program is a world. one-day event that will teach children about “We all have a shared responsibility to their physical and spiritual responsibility to treat our world with care. I’m excited for the the world around us. The program will be- kids of St. Petersburg to learn about this in gin with a discussion about Tu B’Shevat a creative and fun way,” said Chaya Korf of and how everyone should treat the world the Chabad Jewish Center. and everything in it with respect. The program at Chabad of St. Petersburg, Each child will be given a wooden leaf 4010 Park, St. N., St. Petersburg, will take that they will paint in a way that repre- place at 11 a.m. and is free of charge. For sents how they plan to make the world a more information, visit www.ChabadSP. better place. The kids will also get to roll com or call (727) 344-4900 or email Info@ their own seed bombs, which they can ChabadSP.com. take home and plant in their “Goodness The program at Chabad of Pinellas Coun- Garden.” ty, 3696 Fisher Road, Palm Harbor, will “There are so many ways we can make an take place at 3 p.m. The cost is $15. Regis- impact on our environment,” said Mushky ter at www.yichabad.com/goodness or call Adler of Chabad of Pinellas. “This is a won- (727) 789-0408. Sunday Morning U offers 9 college-level lectures Get informed about timely, as well as Session two, beginning at 11 a.m.: timeless, topics at Sunday Morning Univer- • Fiddlers and Flying Bridges: Marc Cha- sity on Jan. 20. gall and Music – Joan Epstein, professor of This is an annual joint project between Music at Eckerd College. Congregation B’nai Israel and Temple Beth- • The Big Bang: A Cosmological Revolu- El, both of St. Petersburg. tion – Larry Green, a former visiting pro- The lectures will be given by local com- fessor at Ben Gurion University and retired munity members who have taught at the manager of thermonuclear fusion programs college level and the format is set up so the at the Westinghouse Science and Technical nine insructors will teach classes spread out Center. over three different time slots. This allows • Saving the Whales: Current Ecology and “students” to choose three different classes. Conservation Efforts – Jeffry Fasick, an as- Sunday Morning University alternates sistant professor at the University of Tampa from year to year between the two con- who teaches molecular genetics and molec- gregations, and this year will be hosted by ular biology. B’nai Israel, 300 58th St. N., St. Petersburg, Session three, beginning at noon: with registration at 9:45 a.m. A registration • Fake News? How to Never be Fooled fee of $18 includes course materials and a Again – Mark Walters, a professor of digi- lunch catered by Jo-El’s Deli. tal journalism and media studies at USF St. Session one, beginning at 10 a.m.: Petersburg. - – Stephen Cantor, • Philip Roth: On Being Jewish in Ameri • The Evolving Earth ca – Elizabeth Unruh, a Hofstra University lecturer on physical science at Plymouth Mitchell A. Sherman, Esq. professor emerita of Culture, Language, and State University in New Hampshire and ad- provides practical estate Cognition. junct faculty member in physics and physi- planning focusing on living cal science at St. Petersburg College. wills, advance directives, • Why Sea Level Goes Up and Down and living trusts, special needs – Robert Weis- Where it Might be Heading • Genetic Testing: Welcome to the Future trusts, and complex trans- berg, a professor of Physical Oceanography of Medicine – David LeVine, MD, clinical actional real estate services. at the University of South Florida. preceptor of geriatrics for Bayfront Medical Our goal is to help you protect your family • The 50th Anniversary of the Chicago 7 Center family practice residency and chief and loved ones so that they receive the Trial – Ellen Podgor, a former deputy pros- medical oficer at Menorah Manor. benets of your lifetime of building your ecutor and criminal defense attorney, who To register, go to CBIStPete.org/ event/ nancial estate. 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MITCHELL A. port the Jewish community in its geographic Formalization with the Jewish Federa- SHERMAN, ESQ. area, promoting Jewish life and strengthen- tions of North America and related organi- Attorney at Law ing the local connection with Israel through zations is currently under way. One of the FLORIDA OFFICES: personal experience opportunities and fund- key elements of the change on the national ing much-needed services and programs level is associating Hernando County with St. Petersburg • Sarasota • Boynton Beach there through a variety of international part- the Jewish Federation of Pinellas and Pasco 866-738-1202 • [email protected] ner agencies. Counties on the “Federation Finder” online SMALL FIRM ATTENTION Jewish households in Hernando County tool, often considered a irst stop for those BIG FIRM EXPERIENCE Jewish new to the area or seeking to engage with will receive a host of beneits. The DEDICATION. EXPERIENCE. COMMITMENT. 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Name of Business: Assisted Living Locators; Michelle Cohen, Senior Placement Advisor Junior counselor Locations: My focus is in Southern Pinellas Nadav Weizman since i have been a resident of St. stands with a Petersburg for almost 30 years; however, group of Jewish Community I can place nationwide through our more Camp kids at a than 70 ofices. playground at Clearwater’s Long Q What services do you offer? Center, where A I am a realtor for seniors, placement they took a ield advisor for your loved ones – mom and or dad or family trip during the winter camp member – who needs to write the next chapter in their life session. and move into assisted living communities, independent communities or memory care communities for those who are affected by dementia, Alzheimers, any kind of cognitive impairment. I also can help with inding in-home care or with Kids enjoy winter break at Jewish Community Camp out-of-town relocation. Children from throughout Pi- Springs sponge docks as well as Q What inspires your work and what sets you apart from nellas and Pasco Counties, rang- swimming outings at the Long everyone else? ing from kindergarteners to third Center in Clearwater. New Year graders, spent eight days during crowns were made and worn by A I treat my clients like they are my own mom and dad. I have the winter school break at Jewish the children as they welcomed in lived through the care of my beloved husband, David Samuel Community Camp. 2019. The children also were busy Cohen, who had brain cancer and have seen the best of the best The campers participated in in the kitchen baking pizza and and the worst of the worst care. I also helped my dad with his indoor and outdoor sports and challah for Shabbat. living arrangements into an independent community. games, crafts, drama, music, ield Camp Administrator Lisa Q trips, snacks and had lots of fun Schmid, veteran counselor Em- Why do customers select you? and laughs. The program was ily Mason and CIT turned junior A They see I care and that family is everything. I have a held on the campus of Temple counselor Nadav Weizman were tremendous passion for helping seniors in inding their home B’nai Israel in Clearwater, as willthe staff for the two-week session. and living a positive next chapter of their life. again be the site for the 2019 Jew- Schmid, and her staff are already ish Community Camp summer at work planning the 2019 sum- Campers making crowns to celebrate Q How did the business get started? program. mer Jewish Community Camp. the new year A It evolved from my life experiences. Highlights of the winter camp The summer camp brochure will information can be viewed www. included a ield trip to the Tarponbe available soon and registration jewishcommunitycamp.com. Q Tell us an interesting or fun tidbit about your business: A My dad, Eddie is my mascot. Organizations Links are offered at the Jack Roth Q If your business were a book, song or famous artwork, what Center for Career Development would it be and why? at TampaBay-Job-Links, 4100 W. A If I were a movie I would be “The Godmother” instead of “The Hadassah informaton technology secretary Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206, Tampa, Godfather” as in “I’m going to make you an offer that you can’t and Laurie Reskind, correspond- from 10:30 – noon. The Jan. 28 Game day: The North Pinellas topic is “Eight Practices that Ac- refuse.” ing secretary. Past president is Chapter of Hadassah will meet on Elaine Miller. celerate your Job Search.” Monday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 Q Do you have a personal or professional motto? Job-search aids: The topic p.m. for a game day to play mah Genealogical Society for the Success Workshop to aid A I care. jongg, bridge and canasta at Re- with job-search skills on Thursday, gency Oaks, 2701 Regency Oaks Find new relatives: Guest Q What’s your biggest success to date? speaker Avraham Groll, director Jan. 24 from 1-4 p.m. is “Five Steps Blvd. Clearwater. The cost is $25 to Successfully Negotiate a Job Of- A Placing my own dad and knowing he is now happy in the inal and admission includes a fun-illed of JewishGen.org, will speak at the Jewish Genealogical Society of fer.” On Jan. 31 from 9:30 a.m. to chapter of his life. day and opportunities to win gifts. 4 p.m. the topic is “Preparing for It also includes a continental break- Tampa Bay on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. to provide an overview of the Your Interview.” The workshops Q What’s the nicest thing a customer has said to you about your fast, lunch, coffee and tea. are free for Job-Links program business/service? For more information, call Bette non-proit organization’s website, a tool for researching Jewish family participants; $15 for guests. Res- A I wish I had a daughter like you. Sharp at (727) 797-1242 or Doris ervations required. To RSVP, Steuer at (727) 724-8949. RSVP history and heritage. JewishGen And getting letters like this: is afiliated with New York’s Mu- contact Job-Links, (813) 344-0200, immediately. email [email protected]. New board: The St. Peters- seum of Jewish Heritage – A Living burg Chapter of Hadassah recently Memorial to the Holocaust. The so- ciety will meet at Gulf Coast Jewish Support groups installed new board members, in- Alzheimer’s caregivers: cluding Harriet Stein for a fourth Family & Community Services; 14041 Icot Blvd., Clearwater. A Menorah Manor offers a support year as president. Other oficers group meeting in the Samson Nurs- selected include Adele Morris as pre-session social with refresh- ments and library access begins at ing Center at Menorah Manor, 255 operating vice president; Patricia 59th St. N., St. Petersburg, on the Levenson and Rachel Dorison 1:30 p.m. JewishGen’s resources are provided at no charge as a public irst Thursday of the month from as fundraising vice presidents; 3:30-5 p.m. Rhoda Ross and Barbara Gold- service. For information about the orga- For more information, call Gwen berg as memership vice presi- Kaldenberg at (727) 302-3750. dents; Michele Kidwell-Gilbert, nization or directions to the meet- ing, call Bruce Hadburg at (727) Caregivers: On the first vice president of programming; Thursday of the month a caregiver Sheryl Feinman, treasurer; He- 796-7981. To reach support group meets at Temple Assisted Living Locators; Michelle Cohen, Senior lene Debowsky, publicity; Leslie B’nai Israel, 1685 S. Belcher Road, Placement Advisor, call C: (727) 512-0909 Krisner, vice president of educa- Job-Links 13575 58th St. N. Ste 203 Clearwater, FL 33760 Clearwater, from 10-11:30 a.m. tion (praze); Carolyn Isakson, Monday Morning Links: This is an opportunity for caregiv- [email protected] recording secretary; Diana Litt, Free sessions of Monday Morning ers to share their experiences and receive support. The meetings are • Critically acclaimed chef sponsored by Empath Health. • Creative new American cuisine with a To register or for more informa- tion, call Kelly Siegel at (727) Mediterranean flair 735-8743 or email kellySiegel@ • Casually elegant ambiance EmpathHealth.org or Sandi Sunter • Extensive selection of fine wines & spirits at (727) 301-7884 or email Yiddish- • Outdoor sidewalk café dining [email protected]. • “O to Go” gourmet carryout Dealing with grief: This support group will meet Tuesdays • Upscale martini bar Jan. 22 and 29 at the Temple B’nai • Champagne Sunday brunch Israel chapel, 1685 S. Belcher • Wine dinners & monthly Chef table Road, Clearwater, from 4-6 p.m. Your Neighborhood Restaurant • Private dining room available (seats 50) & Martini Bar in a safe, healing environment for those affected by grief. To register or for more information, contact T he฀Experience฀makes฀you฀say฀“O” Kelly Siegel at (727) 735-8743 or [email protected] or •฀6661฀Central฀Avenue฀•฀ Sandi Sunter at (727) 301-7884 or •฀727.381.1212฀• [email protected]. JANUARY 11 - 24, 2019 JEWISH PRESS of PINELLAS COUNTY A PAGE 9 Free training offered to Obituaries better care for aging EDITH WOLFSON EVANS, 98, of ELLEN NEWMAN, 104, of Indian St. Petersburg, died Dec. 26. She Shores, died Dec. 24. She and her late was born in Richmond, VA. The family husband of 64 years survived World Holocaust survivors suggests memorials be made to Me- War II living underground in Belgium norah Manor. (David C. Gross Funeral and they later immigrated to the U.S. Holocaust survivors often ex- trustworthiness and Homes, St. Petersburg Chapel) They moved to the Gulf Coast in 1974. hibit mistrust and suspicion of collaboration as well as She cherished her American citizenship JUDITH IRENE “JUDI” HIRSCH, and never failed to vote. Survivors in- caregivers. Without specialized empower the survivor 72, formerly of Wilmington, MA, died clude her son and daughter-in-law, two training, caregivers whether to recognize that theses Jan. 2. She graduated with a bach- - (L-R) co-presenters Kelly Siegel and Alison Solomon grandchildren and ive great-grandchil professional caregivers or fam- caregivers are the ex- elor’s degree from Simmons Univer- dren. (E. James Reese Funeral Home) sity, a master’s degree in electrical ily members – can unintentionally perts in their lives. As path Health’s Kelly Siegel. engineering from Morse School of PHYLLIS DOREE ROSLOW, 81, trigger traumatic experiences from a result, interactions are more in- Empath Health will add its ex- engineering at the University of Penn- died Jan. 2. Born in Chicago, she their past. tentional and driven by mutuality pertise in family caregiving and the sylvania and an MBA from Boston lived in New York for 41 years and in Now Gulf Coast Jewish Fam- rather than the traditional model of importance of self-care. “Self-care University. She was one of the irst St. Petersburg for 40 years. She was women executives in the computer a public school teacher, personnel di- ily & Community Services and decision making by the caregiver is so important for the caregiver as science ield and had a 40 plus year rector for the Pulse, Inc., employed Empath Health are teaming up to without the input of the patient or there are startling statistics about career with Hewlett-Packard. She was by the Junior League and UPS Store, provide specialized “trauma in- in this case Holocaust survivor. their own health declining signii- a longtime activist for LGBTQ rights. and owner of Air Checks. Survivors in- Survivors include her sister, Alma; and clude her children; Bonnie and David formed” training to assist family The trauma-informed care course cantly, if neglected,” said Siegel, brother, Michael. The family suggests Zelin, Jeffrey Roslow, and Nancy and members, as well as caregivers, in has been given to more than 100 community partnership specialist memorials to LGBTQ organizations or Richard Chad; brother and sister-in-law understanding how early trauma homecare aides, case managers, with Empath Health. Simmons University. (David C. Gross Norman and Lorraine Rosenblatt; and affects Holocaust survivors as they and agency administrators. The The program will feature strate- Funeral Homes, St. Petersburg Cha- eight grandchildren. (Toale Brothers pel) Funeral Home) age. knowledge gained provided the gies to ward off caregiver burnout The training session is sched- caregivers with additional empa- and allow the caregiver to continue uled on Thursday, Jan. 31 from 9 thy and understanding not only for to support their loved ones. It will a.m. to noon at Gulf Coast’s head- the unique traumas that the survi- include dealing with strong emo- quarters, 14041 Icot Blvd., Clear- vors endured, but a better under- tions such as anticipatory grief and water. standing of trauma-informed care resentment, while providing good This is an extension of a train- and how to apply these principles care to family members. ing program Gulf Coast’s Ho- in a practical way. Cindy Minetti, Senior Director, locaust Survivor program staff “Support intended to help survi- Jewish Family and Counseling created for homecare aides to vors may actually trigger memo- Services at Gulf Coast JFCS, said provide trauma-informed care to ries of Holocaust horrors. A simple that the agency currently provides Holocaust survivors as part of a thing like cleaning the refrigerator homecare support for 145 Holo- grant from the Jewish Federations and throwing away moldy food, caust survivors in the Tampa Bay of North America. Based on the may cause a bad reaction. People area. “In conversations with their positive feedback from the home- often assume that over time, trau- family members, we have had re- care aides, and requests from other ma fades away. Survivors actually quests for this type of training,” 1750 Curlew Road • Palm Harbor • 727.789.2000 support organizations, the training tend to be more easily triggered she said. CurlewHills.com • CurlewHillsPetCemetery.com is being expanded to the survivors’ as they age, especially with an in- Reservations are required for families. creasing lack of control over their the training session and network- Providing Holocaust survivors’ bodies and their lives,” said Alison ing opportunity and a continental family and caregivers with such Solomon, LCSW. Solomon devel- breakfast is included. To RSVP or training allows them to have the oped the educational material and for more information, contact Ker- tools that they need to provide the will co-present at the upcoming ri Brennan, kerri.brennan@gcjfcs. survivor with a feeling of safety, training session along with Em- org or (727) 479-1811. Patriots owner Robert Kraft wins $1 million ‘Jewish Nobel’ prize (JTA) – New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft grew up in an Orthodox Jewish family in Brookline, is the winner of the $1 million Genesis Prize, the so- MA, is the chairman and CEO of Kraft Group, a hold- called Jewish Nobel. ing company with assets in sports, manufacturing and Kraft, 77, will be giving the money “to initiatives real estate development. combatting anti-Semitism and other forms of preju- “This award ampliies my ability to raise both dice as well as attempts to de-legitimize the state of awareness and additional funds to ight anti-Semi- Israel,” according to a statement. tism, attempts to de-legitimize Israel and other forms Genesis Prize chairman and co-founder Stan Po- of prejudices,” he said in the statement. lovets in the announcement called the Jewish-Ameri- Kraft will receive the award at a gala in June in can NFL owner and businessman “one of the world’s Jerusalem. most generous philanthropists whose charitable giv- He joins artist Anish Kapoor, violinist Itzhak Perl- ing relects the Jewish value of tikkun olam – repair- man, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloom- Serving the Pinellas County Jewish Community since 1968 ing the world.” berg and actor-director Michael Douglas as previous The award honors individuals who serve “as an in- winners. The foundation has sometimes been criti- • Community sponsored non-proit • Hand washing station spiration to the next generation of Jews through their cized for giving the prize to millionaires, but says the • Beautifully kept grounds • Rock bins available outstanding professional achievement along with goal is to leverage the recipients’ inluence and ex- • Professional, courteous staff • Waterfront family estates their commitment to Jewish values and the Jewish ample to improve the world. people.” Last year, the foundation recognized Natalie Port- • Family estate lots available • Better pricing than competitors Over decades, the Kraft family has given more than man but canceled the ceremony after the actress said • 20 new crepe myrtles provided by Jewish Federation grant half a billion dollars to causes including health care, she would not travel to Israel to receive the award education, the Jewish community, Christian organiza- in protest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12905 Wild Acres Rd. Largo, FL 33773 tions and local needs. He also has promoted American policies. (727) 531-0475 • www.chapelhillmemprk.org football in Israel. The prize, started in 2013, is inanced through an The Jewish Burial Society of Pinellas County Inc. dba Chapel Hill Memorial With a net worth of $6.6 billion, Kraft is the 79th endowment of $100 million established by The Gen- Park is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation licensed by the State of Florida richest American, according to Forbes. Kraft, who esis Prize Foundation. Sale of cleats yields $10k donation for Pittsburgh victims A Sacred Trust BOSTON (JTA) – A California dwd tyb hrwbq tyb irm paid $10,000 for a pair of Ju- lian Edelman’s game shoes to ben- New England Patriot’s Julian Generation to Generation, Edelman’s shoes worn as part of the eit families of the victims of the NFL’s #MyCauseMyCleats campaign. mass shooting at Pittsburgh’s Tree our reputation for superior service and of Life Synagogue. ish, wore the cleats, part of the fair pricing has made us the area’s most The New England Patriots’ NFL’s #MyCauseMyCleats cam- wide receiver wore the cleats – paign. Designed by acclaimed often chosen Jewish funeral provider. stamped with the words “The sneaker artist Dan Gamache, the Tree of Life” in Hebrew and an cleats also bear the names of the Israeli lag – during the Dec. 11 shooting victims. The right DAVID C. GROSS 16 game against the Pittsburgh cleat features the #StrongerThan- FUNERAL HOMES Steelers in solidarity with the Hate hashtag and a Star of David. Reform Conservative Orthodox victims of the Oct. 27 shooting. The donation from the sale Golden West Food Group made will go to the Jewish Federation Michael, Mandi, David, Pati and Steven Gross the donation to the Combined of Greater Pittsburgh to beneit (727) 381-4911 Jewish Philanthropies of Greater the victims’ families and to help THE JEWISH FUNERAL HOMES OF PINELLAS & PASCO COUNTIES Boston, whose initials were also strengthen the city’s Jewish com- 6366 Central Avenue 830 N. Belcher Road stamped on the shoes. munity, according to the Boston St. Petersburg Fl 33707 Clearwater, Fl 33765 Edelman, whose father is Jew- Jewish group. PAGE 10 A JEWISH PRESS of PINELLAS COUNTY JANUARY 11 - 24, 2019

obstruction and grandstanding,” the group Connell to pass this legislation in the 115th help resettle Israelis pulled out of the Gaza SHUTDOWN said in an action alert to its members. “Sure Congress, he could have done so at any time,” Strip. • Continued from FRONT PAGE enough, Senators Schumer and (Richard) Soifer said, referring to the almost limitless While a number of Democratic senators Republicans on Tuesday, Jan. 8, could not Durbin are leading the Democrats’ charge to power of the majority leader to advance took Rubio to task on Twitter for saying muster the 60 votes necessary to break the block a bill that is vital to Israel and Middle legislation. “He has clearly made a political they support the Israel boycott movement, ilibuster and allow a vote on the bills that East security.” calculation.” there are Democrats who oppose the anti- had languished in the last Congress. The author of S.1, Sen. Marco Rubio, Matt Brooks, the CEO of the Republican BDS legislation because of concerns that it Democrats in both chambers say the busi- R-FL, alleged on Twitter that Senate Demo- Jewish Coalition, said the GOP leadership shuts down free speech. The American Civil ness of reopening government must take crats feared bringing the bill to the loor thought it worthwhile to pass noncontrover- Liberties Union has made a priority of killing priority and are resisting any other parlia- because it would expose how many of them sial legislation while the border wall issue anti-BDS laws on the state and federal levels. mentary business until that happens. Trump support the Boycott, Divestment and Sanc- remains unresolved. Liberal pro-Israel groups, like Americans won’t allow spending bills to advance until tions movement targeting Israel, which the “We might as well use the time to pass for Peace Now and J Street, have joined the he gets more than $5 billion in funding for a measure seeks to limit. (Rubio did not offer something that has unanimous support in the ACLU in opposing the anti-BDS component wall he wants to build along the border with any evidence to validate his claims, although pro-Israel community,” he said, paraphrasing of Rubio’s bill. Mexico in order to limit immigration. JTA asked him twice to do so on Twitter.) the thinking of the leaders. Brooks said it was Still, the lead Democrat championing anti- But some Republicans are using the Is- On the other side of the aisle, Halie Soifer, the Democrats who were “playing politics.” BDS legislation, Sen. Ben Cardin, D-MD, rael angle as a wedge issue. McConnell’s the director of the Jewish Democratic Coun- The American Israel Public Affairs Com- said on Twitter that the boycotts were not the spokesman, Don Stewart, took direct aim at cil of America, charged that McConnell’s mittee declined to comment on the matter. issue at hand right now. the pro-Israel cred of Sen. Chuck Schumer, gambit is a transparent one. In an interview, If McConnell is playing the Israel card “I’ve worked closely with you on BDS, @ D-NY, the minority leader who pushed his she noted that the four components of S.1 against the opposite party, it’s a calculation MarcoRubio, and disagree with you here,” caucus to block the Middle East bill through – the bill also expands sanctions on Syria’s that Democrats have been known to exploit said Cardin, who in the last Congress au- ilibuster. “It would be a stunning reversal Assad regime and strengthens the U.S.- in the past. thored a bill that would set federal ines for for Senator Schumer to suddenly block se- Jordan alliance – were under consideration Democrats used Israel as a cudgel against commercial entities that comply with BDS. curity assistance to Israel simply because he in the previous Congress, when Republicans Republicans in 1996 and 2013, when GOP “The government #shutdown is a crisis, can’t work out his differences with President controlled the Senate, the White House and lawmakers shut down the government, and impacting millions of Americans and our Trump on an unrelated matter,” Stewart told the U.S. House of Representatives. (Demo- again in 2005, when President George W. economy. We can’t simply proceed with busi- The Washington Post. crats now control the House.) Bush, facing a crisis after Hurricane Katrina, ness as usual. Reopening the govt must be our Schumer, who is Jewish, routinely tells “If it was so important for Senator Mc- reneged on promised additional funding to irst priority. #EndTheTrumpShutdown.” pro-Israel audiences that he regards him- self as a “guardian of Israel,” a play on the Hebrew root of his name, shomer, which means guard. “It’s unfortunate Leader McConnell and others have decided to use Israel to play poli- Business & Professional Directory tics,” Schumer’s spokesman Angelo Roefaro told JTA in an email prior to the ilibuster. The Republican Jewish Coalition joined in blaming Democrats. “We knew going into 2019 that the Democrats would continue their reckless PAYCHECK • Continued from FRONT PAGE up to $2,000 per household to affected Jews living in the Greater Washington area. 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JANUARY 11 - 24, 2019 JEWISH PRESS of PINELLAS COUNTY A PAGE 11 Bat Mitzvah Shayla Miriam Gordon Shayla Miriam Gordon, daughter of Michelle and in the Interscholastic Eques- Richard Gordon of Dunedin, became a Bat Mitzvah trian Association, winning in December at the Kotel in Jerusalem and on Satur- multiple ribbons and qualify- day, Jan. 19, she will participate in a Havdalah service ing for regionals. Shayla also at Temple Ahavat Shalom in Palm Harbor. plays the piano and clarinet. A seventh-grade honors student at Dunedin High- She has been a summer camp- land Middle School’s Center for Gifted Studies, Shay- er at Camp Ramah Darom in Georgia. la was invited to participate in the Pinellas County The Gordon family will host a party on Saturday Schools’ Talent Identiication Program. She attended evening, Jan. 19, at Innisbrook Resort. Hillel Academy of Tampa from kindergarten through Special guests will include family and friends from ifth grade. An avid horseback rider, she participates Toronto, North Carolina, California and Las Vegas. Local Lions to roar at international conference The International Lion of Judah Conference is be- ida, and the turn-out is indicative of how much of a ing held this year in Hollywood, from Jan. 13-15 and lead Florida takes in our women’s philanthropy ef- will bring together leading philanthropic women from forts,” said Jeanie Abelson, Lion of Judah Chair. around the globe for thought-provoking and soul-in- Among the featured speakers are Rabbi Elka Abra- spiring time highlighting the impact of their work as hamson, president of The Wexner Foundation; Aly donors to their respective Jewish Federations. Raisman, Olympic gymnast and Bari Weiss, op-ed More than 1,000 women will gather at this bi-annu- writer for The New York Times. al conference including eight women representing the An additional celebration at this year’s conference Jewish community Pinellas and Pasco Counties. They will be the demarcation of the 25th year of the Lion are: Jeanie Abelson, Lion of Judah Chair, Pinellas and of Judah Endowment opportunity, which encourages Pasco; Jan Sher; Margot Benstock; Susie Schwartz; women who give at the Lion level to create a gift that Toni Rinde; Debbie Sembler, Lion of Judah Confer- lives on in perpetuity. Most of the Pinellas attend- ence Chair; Ellen Weiss and Emilie Socash. ees have taken this step, as well as numerous others Lions of Judah are women who give a gift of at least among the three-dozen strong Lion group in our area. $5,000 to their local Federation on an annual basis. “Being an endowed Lion signiies my permanent “To be part of this event is nothing short of life- commitment to our Jewish community,” said Socash, changing,” said Debbie Sembler, the conference chair the Jewish Federation of Pinellas and Pasco Counties for Pinellas, “and to bond with so many other amaz- executive director who has been a Lion since 2007. ing women leaders is a motivational and spiritual “I want our community to continue in strength when experience that I would recommend to any Jewish my children are adults, when my husband and I retire, woman who cares about their community.” and when new families lock to this paradise we call “Our past conferences have been held numerous home.” times in NYC or DC. Bringing it ‘home’ to Florida For more information about the Jewish Federa- will make this particular gathering more special. The tion’s women’s philanthropy activities, contact So- Lion of Judah giving level was created in South Flor- cash at [email protected] or (727) 530-3223. New host for ‘Sunday Simcha’ show needed asap By BOB FRYER terest in doing the show solo, so someone who can be personable Jewish Press she will leave when he does. on the radio, somewhat outgoing After serving 13 years as host of Program director Wynne could and who can learn to run the con- the “Sunday Simcha” show – the not be reached for comment, trol board. Any applicant for host only Jewish program on the radio but Schwersky said every two will have to learn that. in the Tampa Bay area – Steve years around the end of the year A decent knowledge of Jew- Schwersky is ready to step down Wynne evaluates all the station’s ish, Israeli and klezmer music is and is urging someone in the lo- programming and decides which needed and the host should know cal Jewish community to ill his shows will get the ax. All hosts what is going on in Israel and be shoes. have to re-apply. If there are any ready to advocate for the Jewish Community radio station programming changes, they are state now and then, said Schwer- WMNF (88.5-FM) has aired the phased in around March. sky. weekly show for 37 years and it Schwersky said he is willing to When Schwersky does inter- is Schwersky’s hope that the show keep serving as host until March, views in advance of the show that will go on, but he says “it is time but stressed anyone who wants to need editing, it can add hours to to pass the torch.” take over needs to contact Wynne the time he devotes to the show. Just who, if anyone, will take quickly. To begin the applica- Otherwise, Schwersky says doing that torch and run with it, is not tion process contact him through the show usually involves about known, but anyone interested in WMNF at (813) 238-8001 or email three hours of travel, preparation keeping the show on the air and him at [email protected]. and on-air time each week. He www.JewishPressPinellas.com serving as host needs to apply Schwersky says the job of host – also said those considering host- Your 24/7 Source For: quickly to WMNF Program Di- or co-host if more than one person ing might want to ind an off-air Jewish Advertising National & rector Randy Wynne. seeks the job – should be illed by or on-air assistant. Community News Information International News Hosting is a volunteer position at the station, which is supported totally by listener donations. “It has been a pleasure and hon- or to serve community over the last 13 years and it is a little bit- tersweet to give it up,” Schwersky said. He joined the show as co- host with Kevin Frye, leader of the Mike Eisenstadt band, but as Frye became ill and eventually died, Schwersky kept the show going. echnology, Engineering, Art, The radio station’s website of- ation of Science, T al. fers this description of the show: Annual celebr -friendly outdoor festiv “The Sunday Simcha runs the h in a free, family gamut in Jewish entertainment and Mat and information: music, local an- FL 33703 nouncements, weekly Dvar Torah, Saturday, January 26 10am-2pm interviews, and the occasional political rant. The audience has Shorecrest Preparatory School, 5101 1st St. NE, St. Petersburg, ts Activities grown over the years and includes grounds 35+ booths including: Individual and Group Ar en many non-Jews as well. The mu- ations Food Trucks, Games, and Play Robotics Demonstr ation eschool Area for Young Childr sic is an eclectic mix, including Dedicated Pr Klezmer, Chassidic, Israeli, Yid- Hands-on Technology Explor Design and Engineering Challenges dish, Ladino, Mizrachi, and con- Mad Scientist Games temporary.” FEATURING For years the show had a two- WONDER hour time slot on Sundays but last STUDIO year was cut back to one hour. For the past few years, after Schwersky’s daughter Jordyn re- And many more! ll 727-522-2111 turned from a trip to Israel, she Hosted at began co-hosting the show, but RSVP at www.stpetesteamfest.com For more information ca Schwersky said Jordyn has no in- PAGE 12 A JEWISH PRESS of PINELLAS COUNTY JANUARY 11 - 24, 2019 Daughter of Jewish Civil Rights leader to speak at USF in St. Pete Dr. Susannah Heschel, scholar, awards and publisher of scores of author and daughter of Rabbi Abra- papers. Her scholarship focuses ham Joshua Heschel, will deliver on Jewish-Christian relations in two speeches in St. Petersburg, both Germany during the 19th and 20th free and open to the community, on centuries, the history of biblical the Civil Rights Movement and the scholarship, and the history of anti- role her fa- Semitism. ther played Heschel’s lecture at the USF St. with his Pete campus will bring to light the friend and steadfast friendship between her You’re right at home confidant, fatherf and King, one not everyone • 24 hours on-site wellness staff Dr. Martin knows about, and the intense in- • On-site rehabilitation therapy Luther King volvement of the Jewish community Cultural, social & therapeutic daily activities Jr. in the Civil Rights Movement. • On Thurs- A refugee from Poland, Rabbi • Three kosher meals a day day, Jan. 31 Heschel was a leading 20th Century • Multi generational JCC campus experience at 6 p.m. He- Dr. Susannah Heschel theologian and philosopher who • No upfront community fee & long-term commitment schel will speak on “Faith, Courage helped bring King’s message to a and the Civil Rights Movement” wide Jewish audience, often lectur- in Ballroom 1 at the USF St. Pe- ing with the Civil Rights leader in tersburg Student Center, 200 Sixth their quest for “saving the soul of Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Following America.” the lecture, time will be set aside The two men met at a conference for audience interaction/discussion on race and religion in 1963 and with Heschel. This program is being immediately bonded. In an article brought to the community as a joint about that meeting, Susannah He- project of USF St. Petersburg and schel wrote: “[Rabbi] Heschel’s the Florida Holocaust Museum. passionate speech electriied the On Saturday, Feb. 2, Heschel will audience… (He) declared, ‘You speak at Congregation B’nai Israel, cannot worship God and at the same 300 58th St. N., St. Petersburg, on time look at man as if he were a Shabbat morning services, begin- horse.’ Religion cannot coexist with ning at 9 a.m., on “The Prophetic racism: it is a grave violation of the Spirit and the Civil Rights Move- fundamental religious principle not ment,” as part of the synagogue’s to murder. Racism is public humili- annual Law Shabbat. That speech ation, which is condemned in the is expected to dwell more heavily Talmud as tantamount to murder: on Jewish law, but will include in- ‘One should rather commit suicide formation as well on Rabbi Heschel than offend a person publicly.’” and King and their Civil Rights From that time on they often were work. together, including in a famous Heschel is a professor of Jewish photo when they are arm-in-arm on Studies at Dartmouth College and the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, 46th Annual Art chair of Dartmouth’s Department AL, in 1965. Rabbi Heschel died in of Religion, author of eight books, 1972, four years after King’s assas- Festival Beth-El recipient of numerous scholarly sination. January 26, 27, and 28, 2019 Professor’s Feb. 7 lecture to focus on art and the Jewish experience Art historian and Jewish art ex- pert Philip Eliasoph will present a sweeping overview of art and the Jewish experience when he lec- tures at the University of Tampa on Thursday evening, Feb. 7. His talk will encompass topics from pagan idolatry to the abstract Aaron Henry Designs Su Abbott Stephen Rich Nelson Danny Chu works of Mark Rothko and the “mystery of the Jews” in modern art. Original artwork by over 170 award-winning artists including paintings, ceramics, glass, wood, jewelry, The lecture, “From Idol Smash- photography, and sculpture plus Syd Entel Galleries of signed, limited edition prints ers to Icon Makers: ‘Artless’ Jews – Myth and Reality,” is free and open to the public, with a reception Art historian Philip Eliasoph’s Twitter Saturday, January 26/ 7-10pm at 6:30 p.m. and the lecture at 7:30 portrait. He will speak at University of Tampa. Elegant Preview Reception - Admission $35 per person at door p.m. The program will be held on the ninth loor of the Vaughn Center classes is ‘Art and Propaganda.’ I on the UT Campus, 200 UT Poe use the monuments of public art in Sunday, January 27/ 10am-5pm Parkway, Tampa. Bolshevik Russia of 1917, Fascist Eliasoph, a professor of art his- Italy in the ’20s and ’30s, and Nazi FREE Admission - Avenue of Shops - Light lunches available to purchase tory and visual culture at Fairield Germany, analyzing and demon- University, will discuss a millennia strating and critiquing for my stu- of Jewish art – a story not often dents how totalitarian regimes have Monday, January 28/ 10am-5pm told – in a lecture designed to appeal seized upon the control of the visual both to art lovers and those seeking arts for their nefarious agendas,” he FREE Admission - Avenue of Shops a deeper understanding of Jewish told the Ledger. culture. Among other achievements, Elia- 11:00am:Programin the Sanctuary The talk will be a take off from soph is known for reviving interest one of his undergraduate courses, in artists who were acclaimed in 12:30pm: Gourmet Luncheon - $20 reservation required “Jewish Art: From Moses to Modi- their day, but “fell into the shad- gliani,” which he teaches to primar- ows.” Among them are Robert H. 2:00pm: Docent Tour ily Catholic students at the Jesuit Bizinsky, Paul Cadmus, Robert institution in Connecticut. Vickrey, and Colleen Browning. In an interview in the Jewish He is an elected member of the www.ArtFestivalBethEl.com Art Festival Beth-El Ledger in Connecticut, he de- Association Internationale des Cri- scribed those students as eager to tiques d’ Art, UNESCO’s art critics understand how the Jewish soul is organization based in Paris. He has Temple Beth-El - 400 Pasadena Ave S. St. Petersburg, FL 33707 relected through the visual arts.” taught at Fairfield University, a Eliasoph spoke in the interview Jesuit college in Connecticut, since Sponsors about how he inherited the “art 1975. gene” from his grandmother, Paula The lecture is sponsored by the Eliasoph, a prominent painter in UT College of Arts and Letters. New York in the ’20s and ’30s. For questions, call (813) 257-6100; “Because my field is 20th-email [email protected] or visit UT.edu/ century art, one of my most popular CAL.