JTS in the Berkshires What’S Playing? Back to Nature: Jewish Encounters with the Natural World BJFF’S 2018 Summer Line-Up

Kol K .I. June 2018 l Sivan/Tammuz, 5778 learn. inspire. grow. together.

16 Colt Road l Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201 l 413.445.4872 l knessetisrael.org • Rabbi David Weiner l Len Schiller, President

JTS in the Berkshires What’s Playing? Back to Nature: Jewish Encounters with the Natural World BJFF’s 2018 Summer line-up

The Berkshire Jewish Film Festival, one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States, is proud to announce its 32nd season. Held on six Mondays from July 9th through August 13th in the Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial High Once again, Knesset Israel, in conjunction literary, legal and liturgical—conceive of School, 197 East Street, Lenox, Massach- with the Jewish Theological Seminary of the world around us and our relationship setts, BJFF will present thirteen films hail- New York, will be partners in a four-part to other creatures? ing from the United States, Israel, France, education series at the Bernstein Theater Ireland, Germany, and Latin America. All On July 13, Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Pearl on the campus of Shakespeare and Co. at presentations are open to the public. Resnick Dean of the Rabbinic School has 70 Kemble Street in Lenox. Each season, chosen the topic Biotech and the Bible: This festival is the result of the work of an overall broad theme is interpreted by Jewish Perspectives on Genetic Engineer- a dedicated team of K.I. members, co- four different distinguished professors ing. Humans have been tinkering with ordinated by Judy Seaman, who work from their respective and diverse aca- lifeforms since the beginning of histo- to review and select the fine films to demic perspectives. The 2018 theme is ry, breeding plants and animals to suit be presented. Benefits go to support “Back to Nature: Jewish Encounters with their needs. Recent rapid developments Hebrew education at the synagogue. the Natural World.” Sessions meet at in genetic engineering have allowed re- 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on alternating Fri- Turn to page 8 for ticket information and searchers and industry to improve crop day mornings in July and August. the 2018 Berkshire Jewish Film Festival’s yields, invent new medicines and ther- full schedule—including descriptions of Judaism’s complex relationship to nature apies, and increase the quality of life. each film. begins in Eden, where humans are com- Yet the blending of DNA from different manded to subdue and guard the earth. species also presents risks both physical The visiting scholars will reveal the diver- and ethical. Rabbi Nevins guides us in sity of Jewish perspectives on nature and the sacred realm. How do our sources— continued on page 8 In This Issue Member Mitzvahs & Mazel Tovs Member Mitzvahs & Mazel Tovs ...... 2 From the Rabbi...... 3 n A second grandson has just arrived for n Elie Hammerling was awarded the From the President...... 4 Marcie and Richard Simons, Yadin Zev, prestigious Person of the Year Bob Quat- born to Judith and Ariel Marks, (their trocchi Award by Downtown Pittsfield K.I. Gala & Show...... 5 daughter and son-in-law), named for Inc. at their annual meeting on May 4. Calendar, Candle Lighting & Services...... 6 Richie’s dad Bill Simons. The very proud Elie’s efforts to help revitalize downtown JTS in the Berkshires...... 9 great grandmother is Marilyn Simons! for the last ten years have culminated in Mazel Tov. his project, Berkshire Lightscapes. This Berkshire Jewish Film Festival...... 10–11 organization is spearheading a cam- Musical Musings...... 12 B’nai Mitzvah paign to bring tasteful LED colored Yahrzeits, Funds & Endowments....15–17 lighting to downtown Pittsfield—if the $50,000 matching grant from Mass...... and much more! Funding is met by May 16th. The total donation, as of this writing, is $33,000. Mazel Tov on this well deserved K.I. Staff commendation. OFFICE PHONE 413-445-4872 n Rory Jo Frommer, was born to his RABBI DAVID WEINER Ext. 10 very proud parents, Sam and Stephanie [email protected] Frommer. Rory Jo was named for her DIANA MACFARLANE Ext. 10 mother’s paternal grandparents, Reeva Office Manager and Joe Grossman. Mazel Tov! [email protected] ED ROBINSON Anniversaries [email protected] MYRNA HAMMERLING Ext. 16 n David & Brandi Dahari...... June 1 Director of Adult Education Georgia Raser and Programming n Laurie & Mory Brenner...... June 5 n Georgia Raser will be called to the [email protected] Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on June 9. Jenni- n Dawn & Gary Schecter...... June 6 CHRIS GOETZE Ext. 20 fer Carlo and Bart Raser, her parents, and n Carol Silverman & Facilities Director/Head Custodian Charlie, her brother will be there with her. Shlomo Silman...... June 6 [email protected] Her grandparents, Marshall and Marian n HEIDI FERREN Raser will be swelling with pride when Dale & Richard Charkow...... June 8 Hebrew School Administrator Georgia ascends the bima. n Bonnie & Alvin Edelstein...... June 8 [email protected] Georgia is a young lady of many accom- n Ann & Dave Krawet...... June 10 ELISA SNOWISE plishments. At present, she is in grade n Kayla & Evan Bellmore...... June 13 B’Nai Mitzvah Teacher /Coordinator 7 at Lenox Middle School where she is n Ruthie Frommer & [email protected] an honor student. As well, she is on the Ken Amron...... June 13 BRANDI DAHARI cross-country running team and the track Youth Advisor team. Another interest of hers is tennis. n Mona & Peter Lanzer...... June 14 [email protected] Her generous spirit and compassion are n Joyce & Eric Glaberson...... June 15 LIZ DEMARCO, Web Administrator, evident because she actively supports her n Gayle & Herman Rotenberg..... June 17 [email protected] community. She has organized a clothing n Brenda & Barry Leeper...... June 18 drive for the Salvation Army. Georgia has n Susan & Robert Scherr...... June 22 KNESSET ISRAEL joined in to feed less fortunate people 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201 at the First Baptist Church. Raising mon- n Caryl Diengott & 413-445-4872 ey for temporary shelter for hurricane Evan Pressman...... June 22 413-496-9378 (fax) victims through the sale of raffle tickets for Rotary International is another of her knessetisrael.org projects. Anniversaries & Birthdays cont. page 11

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Community Changes Acknowledgements, accomplishments, thank yous, and farewells

As the school year draws mands from his burgeon- el of preparation, they emerge from her to a close, Knesset Israel is ing insurance business are classes having taken many steps forward preparing for changes in drawing him away from in their journey of Hebrew learning and both professional and lay the presidency of the con- Jewish education. Esther addresses the leadership. I think it’s im- gregation, I look forward needs of every student, from those who portant to acknowledge to his continuing leader- need special education to those who their service and the im- ship with Shirei Shabbat, excel academically. She cares deeply pact several people have the Purim Band and the about each one. Esther has also been a made on the community. Hebrew School. personal friend and support to me and In some cases, we’re sim- Judith. Although we will miss her, we ply saying thank you; in As of the deadline for this also wish her well. others, it’s thank you and article, the nominations farewell. process for the new board Over the course of eighteen months as Rabbi David Weiner of directors and officers K.I.’s Hebrew School administrator, Eve Jonathan Denmark became was not complete, and I don’t want to Edwards set up an organizational struc- president of the congregation with some mention some people by name and not ture that is second to none: scheduling, very concrete goals in mind—among them recruiting new members, rebuild- ing K.I.’s programming for families and Saying thank you reminds me of how much we children and helping renew leadership of the congregation. His persistent lead- achieve when we work together towards ership enabled us to progress in all of meaningful [common] goals. those areas. Almost every board meeting this year has included a vote to welcome one or two new member households. others. We will thank all of these lead- payroll, student rosters, curriculum and Over the last few months we have ini- ers, including those who are leaving the programming are organized in an intui- tiated “K.I. Families Together,” a context board, at the annual meeting. tive and sophisticated way. Her dedicat- for introducing new programming for ed service, above and beyond, has made parents and children that integrates with After eight years in the community, a difference to our students and teach- Hebrew School and youth group. And Esther Benari-Altmann is moving on. ers and set the stage for the next sever- at our annual meeting, we will welcome Many of us know first hand how deeply al years of the K.I. Hebrew School. I also several new board members. I am grate- dedicated Esther is to her students and appreciate Heidi Ferren, who filled in for ful for Jonathan’s service. Although de- their learning. No matter their age or lev- Eve on Saturday mornings over the last few months.

KOL K.I. Publication Notes My friend, Rabbi Josh Breindel, will be Editor: Susan Miller • Production: Liz DeMarco • Photo Editor: Nan Bookless • Printer: Aldam Press leaving Temple Anshe Amunim and the Berkshires this month for his next congregation, Congregation Beth El of Sud- DEADLINE: THE FIRST OF EVERY MONTH bury. As partners in serving the Pittsfield Copy will not be accepted after the deadline to ensure our publication date. Jewish community, we have leveraged We welcome submissions. Publication will be at the discretion of the editoral staff, our friendship to build the relation- ships between our two congregations. and may be subject to editing for clarity, facts, and length. Since our arrival just weeks apart in the Bulletin material and photographs will be accepted VIA EMAIL ONLY and sent to: summer of 2009, we have built on the successes of our shared “CHAI” Wednes- Susan Miller at [email protected] continued on page 5

KOL K.I. • JUNE, 2018 • SIVAN/TAMMUZ, 5778 n 3 From the President L’ Dor v’ Dor Our President Elect Our roles in the history of the Jewish people Richard A. Simons brings his leadership to K.I.

I just returned from an incredible trip to While assuming the presidency of Israel with my brother and father. It is Knesset Israel was not on my radar said that every trip to Israel is different. screen, I am proud to step in and No matter if a trip emphasizes history, serve the community I love so dearly. religion, archeology, or hiking and na- I look forward to working with Rabbi ture, Jewish people come home with Weiner and the Board to continue on an increased self-awareness of their the synagogue’s path of growth. place in the long history of their people. My trip, too, gave me an opportu- I want to first acknowledge and nity to reflect on my own Jewish values thank Jonathan for his service as and the activities that are so much a K.I. President. He accomplished a Jonathan Denmark part of my Jewish life. Richard Simons great deal in a short period of time. His enthusiastic and measured style I have been very proud to serve Knesset Israel over the past two of leadership was effective and inspirational. I am relieved to years as Vice-President of Long Term Planning and as President. know that he is not going anywhere and will continue to be an Over the past year, we have achieved some important goals we advisor to me as I navigate this next year. I also know that he set to enhance our spiritual lives at K.I. will remain a strong presence in our K.I. community.

• We implemented many behind the scenes security measures This congregation has served Pittsfield and the greater Berk- for our congregants and religious school so that everyone can shire community for well over 100 years. May we continue to feel safe within the walls of the synagogue. join together to insure its commitment to meet the religious, spiritual, social, and cultural needs of its members and guests. • We worked hard to implement technology solutions involv- ing our budget and endowments to ensure that we continue to Enjoy the long-awaited Berkshire summer and I look forward to operate with fiscal strength. seeing you at 16 Colt Road!

• We have enhanced our youth and family offerings with a new program, Families Together, which positions K.I. as a center for building family ties and fostering the education of our children through social action projects. Knesset Israel • With Rabbi Weiner’s leadership, we have continued to build our membership across all demographics and have succeeded Statement of Purpose in providing meaningful programming, prayer opportunities, and a spiritual and cultural foundation for all members. Welcome.

I am excited about where we are as a congregation and am We are here to nourish mind, heart, and soul. thrilled that as I step down from being president in June, Richie We are here to inspire through word and deed. Simons will be stepping up to steer the ship for a year. Under his leadership, we will be building the foundation for a genera- We are here to accompany each other tion of leaders to come. Just as I saw in Israel, each generation on life’s journey. strives to improve the lives of the next generation. As Jews, we work hard to ensure that our traditions continue all over the We are here to celebrate in community. world. I have been so proud to serve Knesset Israel and do my We are here to bring life to the wisdom part in the history of the Jewish people. I look forward to many more years of service and commitment to this great shul. and values of Torah.

Thank you to Rabbi Weiner, the entire staff at K.I., the Board of We are here to transform our world. Directors, and my family, Lara, Levi, and Noah for their support.

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From the Rabbi continued from page 3 day afternoon Hebrew School—encour- aging shared cultural experiences and together. performances, initiating an annual Me- Joyfully stuff envelopes gillah reading complete with coordinat- learn. inspire. grow. together. with other mailing mavens! ed costumes, supporting joint services Be a GLEE star on Friday nights, teaching each oth- at Shirei Shabbat er’s students, covering for each other’s destination in the hills of Western Mas- Comfort a loss vacations and sharing responsibilities sachusetts... with Chevra Kadisha for leadership in the broader communi- • ty. I have appreciated having a colleague Saying thank you reminds me of how visit I can trust and rely on, just around the much we achieve when we work togeth- corner. I am excited for Josh and his new er towards meaningful goals we hold in knessetisrael.org opportunity, and I hope to see him fre- common. I look forward to a summer for opportunities! quently once he and Stephanie “discov- season filled with new and returning faces, er” that there is this beautiful vacation exciting classes and engaging events. •••••••••••••••••

learn. Lifelong learning at K.I.! From Hebrew School for our children to stimulating classes On Monday evening, June and programs for adults… 25, at 5:30, we will present • Lunch & Learn musical excerpts from a Discover your inner Torah new production, “Rockwell: Life on a Palette.” Rockwell’s Feed your spirit through work is extraordinary by any artistic expression • measure; universal popular- visit the calendar page at ity, enduring longevity, and critical acclaim. This musical knessetisrael.org will bring his illustrations to the stage as musical theater. ••••••••••••••••• This production, with a cast Norman Rockwell of seven professional per- formers, all with extensive New York and Broadway experience, has minimalist sets grow. that are primarily created through projections/videos from the Norman Rockwell Mu- Start where you are seum archives of his Saturday Evening Post covers. The story recounts 20th century Beam with new insights America, from ragtime innocence during the roaring twenties, from the tap dancing Seek guides to the unfamiliar 30s to world War ll big band swing, from Broadway to a rousing gospel and contem- Nourish mind, heart & soul porary country. • The unique and special evening will include a catered dinner and one hour of musical visit numbers from “Rockwell; Life on a Palette.” Ron Abel will be providing the musical ac- knessetisrael.org companiment and Eleanor Albano, author and lyricist, will be joining us. for opportunities!

Tickets are $150/per person. For more information call the K.I. office at 413.445.4872, x 10. RSVP by June 17.

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Key K.I. Contacts CEMETERY Don Sugarman...... 413-499-4478 [email protected] SHABBAT CANDLE LIGHTING SPRING/SUMMER SERVICE SCHEDULE: DEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISING Friday...... June 1...... 8:06 PM Sunday...... 8:45 AM & 7:00 PM Bobbi Cohn...... 413-443-6128 Friday...... June 8...... 8:10 PM Tuesday...... 7:00 PM FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT Friday...... June 15...... 8:14 PM Friday...... 5:45 PM Don Sugarman...... 413-499-4478 Friday...... June 22...... 8:16 PM Saturday...... 9:30 AM MEMBERSHIP Friday...... June 29...... 8:16 PM Shirei Shabbat, June 15...... 5:30 PM Jan Zimbler...... 413-448-8443 MARKETING KOSHER MEAT DELIVERY Kara Thornton...... 413-684-2298 Order by June 4 — Pick-up on June 18 MUSIC COMMITTEE Phil Coleman...... 413-329-9224 MUSIC DIRECTOR EVENTS & MEETINGS Sherri Buxton...... 413-243-2709 Shabbat Across the Berkshires (at Hevreh)...Fri., June 1...... 6:15 PM ADMINISTRATION Diane Weinstein...... 413-442-7143 A Bintel Brief...... Sun., June 3...... 7:00 PM PROGRAMMING Niggunim Single Circle...... Mon., June 11...... 7:00 PM Stuart Masters...... 413-443-4386 Cemetery Committee Meeting...... Tue., June 12...... 7:30 PM RITUAL, GABBAIM, MINYAN Shirei Shabbat...... Fri., June 15...... 5:30 PM Alan Metzger...... 413-443-4217 Knesset Israel Annual Meeting...... Wed., June 20...... 7:00 PM TREASURY, FINANCE AND BUDGET K.I.Gala–Rockwell; Life on a Palette...... Sun., June 25...... 5:30 PM Edwin Helitzer...... 413-499-1202 YOUTH Marcie Greenfield Simon... 413-344-4284 CLASSES Emergency Contacts The David Story (Teens only)...... Sat., June 2...... 8:40–9:30 AM Walking with Mitzvot (w/Judith Weiner)....Sat., June 2...... 9:00–10:00 AM PASTORAL CARE . Hebrew School...... Sat., June 2...... 9:00 AM–12:00 PM If you are in need of emergency pastoral care for any reason, please contact Torah Portion of the Week (Library)...... Tue., June 5, 12, 19, 26...... 10:00–11:30 AM Rabbi Weiner, 413-445-4872, ext. 10. Enhanced Prayer Study...... Wed., June 6, 13, 20, 27...... 10:00–11:30 AM FUNERALS. CHAI Community School Knesset Israel’s funeral arrangements (at Temple Anshe Amunim)...... Wed., June 6...... 4:00–6:00 PM are handled with Flynn-Dagnoli funeral The Ethical Life (Library)...... Thu., June 7, 14, 21, 28...... 10:45–Noon home. Please call 413-663-6523 or 413- 442-1733. You can also email flynndag- [email protected].

CARE COMMITTEE. CEMETERY HOURS If you or another K.I. member you know Sunday, June 17 • Father’s Day is experiencing serious illness requiring 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM support, please contact the Care Com- mittee by calling the main office of Knes- For access at other times, you may set Israel, 413-445-4872, ext. 10 and we borrow a key from the office. will be in touch with you.

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Modern Music of Prayer Challenge: A Shabbat journey through contemplative repertoire Match the Grant!

Join us, Friday evening, July 27, as we Kiddush Matching Grant, 2018 journey with Cantorial Soloist-Com- poser, Lisa Jane Lipkin, who will take us on an experiential musical tour of new (and newish) Jewish repertoire. Drawing from a broad range of con- photo or illustation temporary Jewish composers including Shir Yaakov, Nava Tehila, Shefa Gold, and her own work, Lisa will teach us new melodies for a variety of Shabbat evening prayers. No special skill required, just a desire to sing, Lisa Jane Lipkin learn and pray.

Lisa Jane Lipkin is a New York based cantorial soloist, singer-songwriter, music educator, and synagogue musician whose love of the sacred comes through all Everyone loves a good kiddush lun- she does. cheon. It’s the setting for building re- lationships, welcoming guests and ex- tending our celebration of shabbat. Plus, Sweet singer of Israel, Lisa Jane Lipkin, with Chris Goetze cooking, it’s sure to be is the sweet voice of the Jewish soul. a tasty experience. –Maggid Yitzhak Buxbau For the third consecutive summer, an anonymous donor has made a gift to Currently serving as Cantorial Soloist at Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation in K.I. in support of summer kiddush lun- Simsbury, Connecticut, Lisa can also be seen singing, playing, and drumming at cheons. The catch is that it’s a matching Shabbat services, High Holy Days, Women’s seders, Tu Bishvat seders, and many grant, so in order to serve a kiddush more life-cycle events and holidays offering original, contemporary, and traditional luncheon every weekend this summer work from all over the Jewish music spectrum. season, we need to raise $3,000. The good news is that we’ve already raised Lisa’s recordings include “A Prayer for Peace” (original Jewish prayers and chants), over $1,500 toward this goal—we’re half- and two secular CD’s of original songs that are interwoven with her spiritual sensi- way there! bilities. Her award-winning songs have appeared in film and on various compilation recordings. In addition, she has performed on many concert stages including open- Everyone is invited to help us meet the ing for Steve Forbert, Dar Williams, John Pizzarelli, and more. donor’s challenge and expand every summer kiddush to a kiddush luncheon. FRIDAY, JULY 27 Every gift is welcome and makes a differ- Kabbalat Shabbat Service...... 5:30 PM ence—$25, 50, 75… Shabbat Dinner...... 6:30 PM Perhaps you might like to honor or pay Program in the Sanctuary...... 7:40 PM tribute to somebody special; Kiddush Reserve for dinner by July 24 • Adults $20 / Teens $15 / Children Free sponsorships for specific shabbatot are also available beginning at $500.

For more information, or to contribute, In compliance with United Synagogue standards, it is requested please visit knessetisrael.org or speak that we all refrain from conducting synagogue business, via e-mail, with Diana in the K.I. office. text, and/or phone calls on Shabbat. Thank you.

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Jewish Theological Seminary in the Berkshires continued from page 1

Rabbi Daniel Nevins speaks on Jewish Rabbi Mychal Springer considers Dr. Alan Mittelman on the value Perspectives on Genetic Engineering. rain, dew, and spiritual care. of nature in Judaism. exploring Jewish sources dealing with theory in light of Judaism’s sense of the garden provided time for philosophical this brave new world. sacred. reflection, and for the religious-minded, the garden diverts people from serious On July 27, Rabbi Mychal Springer, Di- On August 24, Dr. Raymond Scheinlind, activities to worldly pleasures. Through rector of the Center for Pastoral Educa- Professor Emeritus of Medieval Hebrew translations of selected poetry in class, tion has chosen Watering the Soul: Rain, Literature, tackles Gardens of the Gilded these complementary and conflicting Dew, and Spiritual Care to speak about. Age: The Pleasures and Perils of Nature in values will be explored. Rain comes, or does not come, from Medieval Hebrew Literature. For Medieval heaven. The rhythms of wet and dry sea- Spanish Jewry, the garden was a place Register for the series online at jtsa.edu/ sons attune us to our vulnerability and where the elite enjoyed each other’s berkshires or contact Lynn Feinman at call on us to enter into prayer with hu- company, along with wine, music and (212) 678-8821. mility and open hearts. We will explore poetry. For the poets, the pleasures of the these themes through liturgical, biblical The four session series is $85; or $25 each. and rabbinic sources. Tickets may be purchased at the door. The Berkshire contact is Myrna Hammer- On August 10, Dr. Alan Mittleman, ling, Director of Programming at Knesset Aaron Rabinowitz, and Simon H. Rifkind, Israel, (413) 445-4872 x16, or mhammer Professor of Jewish Philosophy, discuss [email protected] . Is Nature Sacred? : Reassessing the Value of Nature in Judaism. If the world is the product of a supernatural Creator who gave the world over to humans, must the humans be reverent toward nature? For some ecologically minded critics, this move was catastrophic. Is this behind the inclination to dominate nature, rather than co-exist responsibly suppos- edly found in non-biblical cultures? Dr. Mittleman will explore biblical sources Dr. Raymond Scheindlin discusses nature in and propose a contemporary Jewish medieval Hebrew literature.

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2018 Berkshire Jewish Film Festival

Jewish Film Festival Judaism thereby yoking his identity to continued from page 1 another persecuted minority. New interviews with Billy Crystal, Norman Lear, Jer- All seating is general admission. Season ry Lewis, Whoopi Goldberg, and Kim No- passes are available by visiting: vak are featured with never-before-seen berkshirejewishfilmfestival.org, or by photos from his personal collection. calling 413-445-4872, x10. July 23, 8:00 p.m. – Foxtrot FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Israel’s bold and highly controversial July 9, 4:00 p.m. – The Oslo Diaries Academy Award submission for Best This year’s festival opens with a docu- Foreign Language Film. This audacious mentary about a group of Israelis and and brilliantly crafted critique of Israel’s “A Bag of Marbles” – 7/9, 8 p.m. Palestinians who secretly come togeth- military confronts the absurdity of war er in Oslo for unsanctioned peace talks through the ordeal of a young Israeli sol- during the 1990s dier and his grief-stricken parents. Nomi- nated for 13 Israeli Academy Awards. July 9, 8:00 p.m. – A Bag of Marbles July 30, 4:00 p.m. – Keep the Change The story of the Nazi occupation as seen through the eyes of two young Jewish While protagonist David struggles to boys struggling to survive on their own. come to terms with his own high-func- Joseph, age 10, has such little under- tioning autism, he unexpectedly falls for standing of the persecution of the Jews Sarah, a quirky and outgoing woman that he thinks nothing of swapping his whose lust for life both irks and fasci- nates him. As their relationship evolves, yellow star for a bag of marbles. The “Sammy David Jr: I’ve Gotta Be Me” – 7/23, 4 p.m. boys survive on courage and ingenuity Keep the Change blossoms into a re- as they make their way through France freshingly off-kilter story about the ups hoping to reunite with their families. and downs of romantic life and the re- wards of acceptance and mutual trust. July 16, 4:00 p.m. – Levinsky Park July 30, 8:00 p.m. – Good Thoughts, This documentary depicts the lives of Good Words, Good Deeds: The Conduc- the tens of thousands of refugees from tor Zubin Mehta sub-Saharan Africa who are seeking relief and safety in Israel, only to find a A documentary that follows the dazzling society bitterly divided on how to treat international career of a musical mae- them. stro. Filled with stirring performances and interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, this globe-trotting biogra- July 16, 8:00 p.m. – Shelter “Keep the Change” – 7/30, 4 p.m. Two women—a Mossad agent and a phy is a magnificent tribute to a virtuoso Lebanese informer—find themselves and a true believer in the international trapped in a labyrinth of deception, language of music. paranoia, and intrigue in this Israeli espi- August 6, 4:00 p.m. – A Classy Broad onage thriller. A film portrayal of the life and career of July 23, 4:00 p.m. – Sammy Davis, Jr: trailblazing Hollywood executive Marcia I’ve Gotta Be Me Nasatir who broke through the glass ceil- the first major film documentary to -ex ing as the first woman to serve as VP of amine Davis’ vast talent and his journey Production at a major Hollywood studio. for identity through the shifting tides Nasatir championed such classics as One of civil rights and racial progress during Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Rocky, Carrie, twentieth century America. Davis was Coming Home, Apocalypse Now, and The the most public black figure to embrace Big Chill. “A Classy Broad” – 8/6, 4 p.m.

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August 6, 8:00 p.m. – The Cakemaker Anniversaries cont. from page 2 n Scott Hochfelder...... June 10 Unwittingly united in grief by a closet af- n Paige Wright...... June 11 fair, a gay German baker and his deceased n Augusta & Eugene n Vivian Kasen...... June 12 lover’s weary Israeli widow seek mutual Leibowitz...... June 23 n catharsis in this compassionate meditation n Ivan Caine...... June 16 Ileen & Leonard Cohen...... June 23 on the human urge for connection. Mature n Brenda Landes...... June 17 n Ruth Cohen & content. n Robert Thistle...... June 29 Stella Schecter...... June 18 August 13, 4:00 p.m. – Hannah Cohen’s n n Phoebe & Don Sugarman... June 29 Rachel Margolis...... June 19 Holy Communion n Seymour Baer...... June 19 Hannah, a spirited seven-year-old girl from n Judith Weiss...... June 21 Dublin, who can’t wait to make her Holy Birthdays Communion. The only problem she is, she’s n Steven Perles...... June 21 Jewish! n Joan Grossman...... June 1 n Rick Robbins...... June 22 August 13, 4:00 p.m. – To Be A Child Again, n Inna Saltanovich...... June 1 n Albert Stern...... June 22 Israel n Sam Landes...... June 2 n Ileen Cohen...... June 23 A snapshot of Israel as seen through the lens n Anna Snyder...... June 4 n Judith Kahn...... June 23 of eleven children from different backgrounds n Richard Holland...... June 5 n Jan Kaufman...... June 24 and demographics. This candid view casts an intimate and personal light on Israel’s n Theresa Pill...... June 5 n Henry Herzberg...... June 24 youth—what they see, how they think, what n Ed Udel...... June 6 n Gordon Adelson...... June 25 they learn—and the astonishing impact their n Helen Berke...... June 7 n Hanan Caine...... June 26 thoughts and lives have on their country and the world they will soon inherit. n Joel Less...... June 7 n Dvorah Gitlitz...... June 28 n Gerald Hayden...... June 8 n Ephram Leibowitz...... June 28 August 13, 4:00 p.m. – The Last Suit n n Laura Ferber-Hazen...... June 28 Eighty-eight-year-old Abraham Bursztein Nancy Stoll...... June 8 feels that he’s about to be put out to pas- n Brandi Dahari...... June 10 n Lisa Udel...... June 28 ture by his children who have sold his house n Benjamin Eckstein...... June 10 n Merle Ferber...... June 29 in the suburbs of Buenos Aires and booked n Richard Eckstein...... June 10 n Lawrence Greenapple...... June 30 him into a retirement home. Refusing to bow to family pressure, Abraham sets off on an cont. next column n Allison Rosenthal...... June 30 adventure halfway around the world to find the man who saved him from Auschwitz and to fulfill a promise he made years before. A poignant message of the enduring importance of family, friends, and honor.

We are so fortunate at Knesset Israel to have had such devoted and dedicated presidents for our congregation. In gratitude, we are designating 2018 as the year to honor our past presidents. For several years we have been focused on Darkeinu, major renovations, and transitions, as well as improving security and BJFF is generously supported by the other systems. Greylock Federal Credit Union, the Harold Grinspoon It seems fitting to honor the people whose dedication to K.I. guided us in this forward Foundation. the Spitz-Tuchman Charitable Trust, movement, enabling us to accomplish these goals. and Berkshire Bank.

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Musical Musings Spotlight on Jenny Gitlitz and Judy Seaman

ing was experiential rather than traditionally pedagogic: there were almost no printed handouts! Using both ancient melodies and contemporary ones written by the teachers and par- ticipants themselves, the teachers acted as guides, leading us to sing the same melody over and over for as long as 20 min- utes. They moved their hands almost like conductors, gradually adding in parts and variations, until the whole community was by Phil Coleman, singing together at the top of our lungs. It was indeed magical Chairman K.I. Music Committee to hear—and be part of—that many blended voices: for me it is the essence of communal prayer. I think I speak for Judy when I Welcome to my Spotlight On column. It is great to have say it made us both want to bring that magic back to KI. you both. Let’s start by asking what is your musical background and training? What kind of music lessons or musical experiences did you have growing up?

Jenny: I spent many summers at a local day camp (Arbak) where we sang classics like “This Land is Your Land,” “If I Had a Hammer,” and “Joy to the World (Jeremiah was a Bullfrog).” My parents took us to the symphony and opera and played Alice’s Restaurant and Burl Ives in the house. In high school, I took guitar lessons from a cool hippie who taught me to play and sing the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, and Neil Young. My friends exposed me to Joni Mitchell, The Grateful Dead, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and folk-comedian Christine Lavin. This evolved into a life-long love of folk and folk rock—especially live—and with my family I’ve attended the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival 21 times. I also lived in Israel for two years as a teenager, and Israe- lis are singing constantly! I caught the bug, and as an adult, I’ve tried to nurse the urge to sing in Hebrew by doing haftorahs frequently.

Judy: My musical background was simply my mother, a clas- sical pianist, attempting to pass her talent onto me through Joey Wisenberg, Judy Seaman, and Jenny Gitlitz at the piano lessons. I didn’t take to the piano but I did love to sing Mechon Hadar Singing Intensive and fondly remember being part of the 5th and 6th grade Glee Club at my elementary school in New York City. Judy: I first heard about Joey Weisenberg about a year ago The workshop you attended over the winter holidays sounds when I was introduced to his melody for L’Cha Dodi. I abso- like it was magical and really great! Tell us about the event lutely fell in love with his composition and when I found out and your takeaways from it. that Mechon Hadar was offering a four-day Singing Intensive in New York City to be led by Joey, I jumped at the opportunity Jenny: Mechon Hadar’s “Singing Communities Intensive” was to attend. I appreciated Rabbi Weiner’s financial contribution a four-day workshop focusing on how to both sing and teach toward this wonderful learning and inspiring experience. Ever niggunim—wordless Jewish melodies—as well as songs with since I attended small, Havurah-style Shabbat services in the lyrics derived from Torah or liturgy. There were about 125 peo- 70s and 80s, I have connected to Judaism through melodies and ple there, from all over the country, Canada, and a few other Niggunim. They seem to provide a path for me toward meaning countries. It was pretty exciting to be surrounded by that many and connection. For me, singing as a way to connect to spiritu- people who share my passion for Jewish singing! The learn- ality speaks to that mission. Joey’s teaching style is experiential

12 n KOL K.I. • JUNE, 2018 • SIVAN/TAMMUZ, 5778 KOL K.I. and open. Whatever your voice sounds can participate regardless of their He- like, whatever your training, or your brew reading skills. In fact, we encour- knowledge of Judaism, Joey creates an age people to bring in their own favorite atmosphere of openness, acceptance, songs that they’d like to teach the group. and spirituality. He seems to teach, in- New congregant Eli Horowitz was active spire, and learn all at the same time. He in a niggun song circle back in Chica- encouraged us to teach and share Torah go, and he’s already shared some of his study and song both at the conference knowledge and enthusiasm with us. and back home in our communities. It’s an informal group that’s fun and open What is happening with your monthly to all. Alan R. said, “I didn’t know what to singing events? Fill us in on the details, expect, but it just loosens you up and including when and where you meet, makes you feel good.” what you do, who can participate, K.I. is a very musical synagogue with share and participate in learning beauti- whether you are doing anything musi- many avenues now open to our mem- ful melodies. The next date is June 11th. cally that is different from the niggun- bers. What do you see as the future for Our aim is to bring these into services im, anything that is relevant. learning and singing niggun at K.I.? and we hope to start with a short and Jenny: The Niggun Song Circle meets How are these being integrated into very sweet Niggun on a Friday night ser- once a month in the K.I. library, on Shabbat and other worship services? vice in the Chapel. We should probably Mondays or Thursdays from 7-8:00 p.m. You must have some really cool plans also mention the Discretionary Fund gift It is open to everyone regardless of mu- or ideas such as events coming up or given by the Rabbi for the workshop. He sical ability. Pete Seeger insisted that something for the future. is doing whatever he can to foster music everyone can sing, and I agree—it’s a at K.I. We should give him some props for unique pleasure that no one should Jenny: At this stage, we’re focusing on helping to fund it! feel deprived of—even if you think you building up a core group and a small don’t have a “good voice.” We use meth- stock of songs we can sing together in Jenny: Rabbi Weiner generously pro- ods similar to what we learned at Hadar: the library, and perhaps in the future at vided us each with a $250 scholarship the song leader starts a song alone, then some people’s homes. Over the summer, to help defray the workshop tuition. We gradually teaches the others through we’ll plan how to introduce some niggu- wouldn’t have been able to attend oth- repetition until everyone feels confi- nim into Friday night services, or another erwise, and we’re very grateful for his dent that they’ve gotten it. We typically venue. support and continuing enthusiasm. have 1-2 new songs each time, and we Judy: I am appreciative of Rabbi Wein- This was a great story to hear. Congrat- review songs we’ve learned previously er’s enthusiasm and interest in bringing ulations to both of you and thanks for to enhance people’s comfort levels. I do Niggunim into the Shul. We’ve started sharing this with our Kol KI readers. provide handouts for songs with lyrics, Niggunim Singing Circle, which meets Sing on ! where I have the Hebrew and English once a month where all are welcome to transliteration side-by-side so everyone

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Collecting Box Tops for Education Make a difference—Clip box top coupons for K.I.’s Hebrew School

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Israel. 70 Years—70 Achievements Statehood, culture, social progress, medicine, technology, women, education, and more

Christian population is increasing. Chris- April 19, 2018 marked the 70th anniver- was in 1998 with ‘Diva’ by Dana Interna- tians face persecution across the Middle sary of the State of Israel, and while its tional. And just last month Israeli singer East, except in Israel where freedom of achievements are innumerable, many Netta Barzilai won the 2018 competion. religion is respected. articles are trying to do just that. Each The 25-year-old singer won with her month for seven months, Kol K.I. is high- 13. Women: Israel is a 4 time winner of song Toy, inspired by the anti-harass- lighting (in no particular order) ten of the Eurovision Song Contest. Israel won ment campaign #MeToo. Israel’s accomplishments—from the for two consecutive years in 1978 and sublime and world changing to the small 14. Medicine: In order to prevent babies 1979 with hits ‘A-Ba-Ni-Bi’ by Izhar Cohen but important. The list is from webelie from a Sudden Instant Death Syndrome, and Alphabeta, and ‘Hallelujah’ by Gali veinisrael.org.uk. Part One appearred in (SIDS) Israeli product BabySense mon- Atari and Milk and Honey. Their third win the May 2018 issue. Part Two: itors baby’s breathing and movement through the mattress. If no breathing 11. Jewish Culture: Israel has produced is detected within 20 seconds, or if the 12 Nobel Prize winners, in the fields of breath rate slows to less than 10 breaths literature (1), peace (3), economics (2), per minute, an audible alarm will sound. chemistry (6). Laureates: Shmuel Yo- sef Agnon, Menachem Begin, Shimon 15. Technology: Israel is 1 out of 12 Peres,Yitzhack Rabin, Daniel Kahneman, countries in the world who have space Aaron Ciechanover, Avram Hershko, Rob- launch capabilities. Israel was the 8th ert Aumann, Ada Yonath, Dan Shecht- country to successfully launch a satellite man, Michael Levitt, and Arieh Warshel. (Ofek 1) into space in September 1988. Israel has since successfully launched 8 12. Social Progress: Israel is the only further rockets into space. country in the Middle East where the continued on page 17

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Hilda Fass 6/12 - 29 SIVAN 6/19 - 6 TAMMUZ Irma Claire Smith Louis Haims Marc I. Cohen Abram Khalfina Abraham Nathanson Morris Cohen Celia Weiner Anne C. Lessoff 6/25 - 12 TAMMUZ Jennie Aronstein Celia Cohen 6/7 - 24 SIVAN Rose Siegel Jeanette Geller Annie Shapiro Barbara Rose Bass The ‘gift’ of Lila Holland Martha G. Lipschitz Marion Fradkin 6/13 - 30 SIVAN Max Schreck Snyder grief is that it Gertrude Smith Mary Mintz Connie Lister Harry Singer presents us with Regina Glattstein Shirley Stevens 6/20 - 7 TAMMUZ Herman Fink the opportunity Robert Sugarman Florence Rife Jennie Abrahms to heal and grow. Rose Ruth Lubin Isadore Lerner 6/14 - 1 TAMMUZ Milton Flashner Samuel Weinstein Israel Benzion Pill - Jewish Proverb Minna Schlanger Morris Abrahms Victor Feldstein Leon Holender Pearl Sutter 6/1 -18 SIVAN Zvi Lemberger Martha Rivlin Tillie Friedland 6/26 - 13 TAMMUZ Adelle Goldblum Phillip Dolinger 6/8 - 25 SIVAN Rose Reingold Liya Berlin Marian Liverman 6/15 - 2 TAMMUZ Arnold Robbins Sylvia Soman Samuel Shapiro Ben Kravetz Seymour Leppo 6/2 - 19 SIVAN Bertha Zalutsky William Bender Dr. Kenneth Bernard Benjamin Borke Elizabeth Lipson Goldblum Charles Flaster 6/21 - 8 TAMMUZ 6/27 - 14 TAMMUZ Ralph Levine David Ackerman Dr. Morris Harris Arlene Ruth Sussman Benjamin Slaminsky Sarah G. Cohen David Fass Frances Reiback Leavitt Bernard Bell Sarah Katsh Fanny Tryster Harold Weltman Elliot Stahl Joseph Loveman Stanley Shapiro Samuel Jaffee Jacob Meyer Badanes Ethan Fingeroth Milton H. Zimbler Perry Dubin Sarah Weltman Samuel Landa 6/3 - 20 SIVAN Henry Krawet Reva Cassell Hyman Waller 6/16 - 3 TAMMUZ Bessie Gorfinkle Rose Kobritz Lazerus Meyer Rife 6/28 - 15 TAMMUZ Chaim Levin David Jacobson Norma Zalutsky Ella Esterman Dave Goodheartz 6/9 - 26 SIVAN Jacob Skole Lewis Edward Levin- Irving Bashevkin Alexander Molnar Martha Rothstein 6/22 - 9 TAMMUZ son Linda Wood Reba Wiesen Marks Esther Lipton Dr. Max Fishelson Lillian Kahn Samuel Feldstein Shlomo Bril Heinz Ronberg Elihu Secunda Margaret Lanzer Sidney Landes Sophie Goldner 6/4 - 21 SIVAN Gerald Mass 6/10 - 27 SIVAN Henrietta Albert Benjamin Seltzer 6/17 - 4 TAMMUZ Ben Markowitz Ida C. Loveman 6/29 - 16 TAMMUZ Gerald Binder Eugene Shusterman Kirk R. Phillips Irving Kaplan Rebecca Gold Rose Tarnower 6/23 - 10 TAMMUZ Joseph Siegel Rita Wortman 6/11 - 28 SIVAN 6/5 - 22 SIVAN Louis Galanter Esther Rubin Andor Glattstein Robert Draymore Rose Flashner 6/30 - 17 TAMMUZ Anna Bondi Hanna Jawetz Samuel Spitzberg Henry Kowler Anna Waxstein Israel Leavitt Willy Gutmann 6/24 - 11 TAMMUZ Ida Kaufman Adelson Levinson Samuel Simons Corporal Albert Jaffe Sarah Kriger Bessie Zuckerman 6/18 - 5 TAMMUZ Dr. David B. Greengold Max Maislen Samuel Levine Esther Cohen Shirley Hyman

6/6 - 23 SIVAN “Those who live no more, whom we loved, Abraham Louis echo still within our thoughts, our words, our hearts. Goldstein And what they did and who they were becomes Ann Herman a part of all we are, forever.” Anna Borke

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ADULT EDUCATION FUND In memory of Elliott Krancer MILTON KOLODKIN ENDOWMENT In memory of Elliott Krancer In memory of Shirley Frisch In memory of Morris Silver In memory of Shirley Frisch Laura Rosenthal Barbara Kolodkin Myrna and Elie Hammerling HEBREW SCHOOL DONATIONS RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND BOBBI COHN REVITALIZATION In memory of Shirley Frisch In memory of Percy Marcus ENDOWMENT Janet and David Rothstein In memory of Shirley Frisch In memory of Selma Cohn In memory of Vladimir Zeygerman Ev Bastow Bobbi and Mike Cohn Alec and Anna Yantovsky In memory of Eve Lerner Geraldine Becker CEMETERY CONTRIBUTIONS JACOB AND LILLIAN KLEIN In memory of Shirley Frisch In memory of David Gordon Landa ENDOWMENT Maxine Bookless The Landa Family In memory of Lillian Klein Brenda and Fred Landes In memory of Betty Beck Turetsky Elaine Epstein Beth and Joel Radsken Gary and Bernice Turetsky Marian and Marshal Ras JOEL AND PHYLLIS CURRAN Naomi Schwartz CHESED FUND ENDOWMENT Diane Weinstein In memory of Mary Widitor In memory of Martin Curran In honor of Bob Rosenblatt’s birthday Jane Widitor Joel and Phyllis Curran In honor of the birth of Richie and Marcie Greenfield Simons’ grandson In honor of Marilyn Simons’ new ELLIOT AND BARBARA GREENFELD KIDDUSH FUND great grandson ENDOWMENT In memory of Shirley Frisch Joel and Phyllis Curran In memory of Shirley Frisch Beth and Bernie Abramson Jenny Greenfeld, Bob, Jacob, In honor of Myrna and Elie Hammerling In memory of Bruce M. Havsy and Emma Lesberg and their anniversary Suellen Havsy In memory of Elliott Krancer Mazel Tov to Dr. Sarah Schiff on her GENERAL DONATIONS In memory of Shirley Frisch graduation from veterinary medical In memory of Shirley Frisch Diana Geller and Andy Geller school Mazel Tov to Elisa Spungen Bildner and Susan Abramowitz In memory of Reba Kaufman Robert Bildner on the birth of their Roselyn and Edwin Kolodny Jan Caryl Kaufman grandson, Noam Louis Israelow Nan and Allan Lipton In memory of Everett Fletcher Nan and Allan Lipton Alba Passerini and Charles Wohl In memory of Shirley Frisch In memory of Sylvia Flaster Martin and Shifra Perlmutter Judy Moss Harriet I. Samuels Barbara Mandler In memory of Shirley Frisch Lora Tobias In memory of Moshe Mestechkin Joel and Loretta Prives In memory of Shirley Frisch In memory of Samuel Rashkes Shelley and Bob Berend In memory of Shirley Frisch Viktor Rashkes In memory of Stanley Drate In memory of Milton Seaman In memory of Natalie Holland Ellen and Allen Rosenblatt Richard Holland Judy Seaman In memory of Shirley Frisch In memory of Louis Frankel In memory of Elliott Krancer Len and Alice Schiller Sondra and Lawrence Klein Marilyn Simons In memory of Elliott Krancer MARCIE GREENFIELD SIMONS Caryl Lennon ENDOWMENT Minimum donation to funds is $5. In memory of Jack Miller In honor of the birth of Endowment fund minimum is $10. Susan Miller Yadin Zev Marks, grandson of Marcie and Richie Greenfield Simons We welcome contributions in any In memory of Irving Rosenbaum amount. Contributions of In memory of Sam Tauber Brenda and Fred Landes Miriam Rosenbaum less than $5 not publicized.

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In memory of Elliott Krancer 70 Achievements ry with a net gain in its number of trees In honor of the birth of Richie and continued from page 14 compared to 100 years before. Marcie Greenfield Simons’ grandson In memory of Jerome Goldman 19. Agriculture: Israel has revolutionized In memory of Paul Rich salad tomatoes to make them tastier and Diane Weinstein smaller. After inventing several strands In memory of Esther Weisberger of the succulent cherry tomato, Israel has created the ‘drop tomato’ which is the Caroline Weisberger size of a blueberry/the Israeli shekel coin. In memory of Geraldine Weinstein In memory of Herman Wolk 20. Medicine: Israel is a leader in cardi- In memory of Lillian Wolk ology innovation. It has contributed sig- In memory of Samuel Weinstein 16. Food and Drink: Israeli hummus is the nificantly to the development of stents, Fran and Joel Wolk best in the world with entire restaurants heart valves that are inserted by cathe- dedicated solely to selling hummus. ters, devices to navigate in the heart and RENEWAL FUND Israel also has hummus flavoured ice innovative pace makers. In memory of Shirley Frisch cream if you dare to try it. To be continued next month! Cindy and Ed Helitzer 17. Technology: Israel is ranked in the In memory of Jerome Goldman top ten most innovative nations world- Judy Moss wide by the 2017 and 2018 Bloomberg Get well wishes for Joel Prives Innovation Index. It scored the highest Len and Alice Schiller mark in both R&D intensity and Research concentration. WILLIAM AND MARILYN SIMONS 18. Green: Israel is the only country in ENDOWMENT the world that entered the 21st centu- Mazel Tov on the birth of Marcie and Richie Simons’ new grandson Mazel Tov on the birth of Marilyn Simon’s new great grandson Nan and Allan Lipton Professional Headstone Cleaning Available At a discount! “Our grandparents’ headstones were covered with lichen and blackened from years of exposure. We are so pleased at how beautiful they now are. It is as if the unveiling were yesterday! We signed up to clean our Uncle Sanford’s stone this year.” — Maxine and Nan Bookless Following on the success of our first mon- Honor or remember ument cleaning last summer, the K.I. Cem- your special occasion or etery Committee is coordinating another a loved one with a group discount cleaning. donation to the We currently have nine monuments signed up. When there are cleaning requests for Bima Flower Fund. 25 monuments, we will schedule the con- Call Naomi Schwartz at tractor. The cost per monument is $65. 413-841-0006. Please e-mail Diana (office@knessetisrael. org) with the name(s) on the monument(s) you would like to have cleaned.

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