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The Jewish Journalof san antonio ELUL, 5776 - TISHREI, 5777 Published by The Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2016 Postal service On a Mission delivers letters By Jonathan Gurwitz, JFSA Board JFSA Board Chair Chair Jonathan Gurwitz and to Western Wall JFSA CEO In July, I was privileged to take part in the Ronit Sherwin JERUSALEM (JTA) — Jewish Federations of North America annual in Sarcelles, Hundreds of letters addressed France, July to “God,” Our Heavenly Campaign Chairs and Directors Mission. This 2016. year’s mission brought together representatives Father” and other monikers, POWERFUL of more than 50 Federations from across the as well as to the Kotel, were PERFORMANCE United States. delivered to the Western Wall. The educational and Israel Post Director General thought-provoking Our first stop was France, which sounds Life in a Jar comes to like a delightful destination for a junket of Danny Goldstein handed the letters over to the rabbi of the San Antonio in November. Jewish communal leaders. Paris was, of course, and groups told us of their feelings of Western Wall and Holy Sites, PAGE 10 beautiful. But the beauty of the City of Light insecurity – and about the actual violent acts Shmuel Rabinowitz, who then only seemed to heighten the contrast with perpetrated against them. In Paris, we visited placed them in the cracks of the dark and foreboding days for the Jewish the Hypercacher kosher market, scene of a 2015 community of France. the stones of the Western Wall. In meeting after meeting, Jewish individuals See MISSION, page 38 See LETTERS, page 27

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The Jewish Federation of San Antonio Way.org website to choose a chapter book has partnered with the Harold Grinspoon each month based upon their interests. Foundation to bring PJ Our Way™ pro- Kids age 9-11 are encouraged to sign up gramming to the San Antonio Jewish for the “PJ Kids Committee” to plan future Community. PJ Our Way is a new PJ Li- provides for older children through age 11 events. The goal is to keep families con- brary program designed for area children to stay involved. All PJ Library “alumni” nected and to empower our next genera- ages 9-11. PJ Our Way started as a pilot will receive a postcard from the Harold tion to love and cherish Jewish literature program two years ago and is now avail- Grinspoon Foundation and will receive and work together to lead and strengthen BOOKS, BABIES able in more than 50 communities across local messages as well. All subscription our Jewish community. AND MORE! the U.S. San Antonio will be a part of the costs are covered by the Harold Grinspoon For more information about PJ Library See what’s been third national cohort. Foundation and PJ Alliance partners. PJ and PJ Our Way, please contact Lauren happening in our Jewish community. “PJ Library” serves Jewish children ages Our Way subscribers receive their own Abraham at the Jewish Federation of San 6 months to 8 years of age. PJ Our Way password and can visit the www.PJOur- Antonio offices at (210) 302-6960. PAGE 20

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2 OCTOBER 2016 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL שנה טובה L’SHANA TOVA It’s our New Year, a time of reflection. A time to make a difference.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2016 3 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK

Change a Life Looking for the community Make an Impact CALENDAR OF EVENTS? I disagree with people Letter from sometimes-hidden treasures who bemoan the Jewish our CEO and need to be brought out The monthly calendar for the San commitment of younger into the open to shine. Bring Antonio Jewish Community is now generations. Because I RONIT a group of them together SHERWIN work in the Jewish world and you have something available online on the website of the 24/7, I have plenty of proof extraordinary. Jewish Federation of San Antonio. Keep to challenge anyone who generous as its parents Thank you, Darcy and questions the vitality of and grandparents, let’s Amy, for jump-starting what up with the most up to date happenings future generations of Jewish celebrate how the many I hope to be a long string of at www.jfsatx.org. community leadership. As responsibilities they bear do “pearls” in our community. Simply click on “Community Calendar” for a partial proof, I present our not keep them from doing You are changing lives and new Pearl Society. their part to help others making an impact! comprehensive listing of Jewish community Launched last month by and to build a strong Jewish events. Darcy Hoberman and Amy community in which to raise Ronit Sherwin, Submissions for consideration may be emailed to Lerman, the Pearl Society their own families. Like the Jewish Federation of is a division of the Jewish pearls after which the society San Antonio CEO Caitlin Strayer at [email protected]. Federation of San Antonio is named, these women are geared towards younger women. It meaningfully engages women who make a commitment to contribute $1 a day to the annual campaign. Darcy and Amy, both full-time professionals Young Adult Division’s who are also raising young children, are passionate about making a difference in their Jewish community. They are role models for their APPLETINI peers and their children, supporting our important work and bringing others along with them. Darcy Saturday, October 8 and Amy gathered a group of over forty women on a @ 8:30pm Sunday morning to share their commitment and to At the home of invite others to join them in the Pearl Society. Shirly & Alex Katzman Trying to establish a career and raise children can be all-consuming. But never underestimate the power of women to expand their love and compassion and do more. That is what the Pearl Society is about – expanding the love and compassion that these young women have to better their own community. Kelly Klein, YAD Chair Instead of bemoaning how Jennifer Goldberg & Riley Greenberg, Engagement Co-Chairs this generation is not as

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CANDLE LIGHTING New signage: Friday, Sept. 30 Light Candles at: 7:02 p.m. Shabbat, Oct. 1 Shabbat Ends: 7:54 p.m. Have you seen it? Sunday, Oct. 2 Eve of First day Rosh Hashanah A new Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Light Holiday Candles at: 7 p.m. Antonio sign and digital display has been installed Monday, Oct. 3 Eve of Second day Rosh Hashanah at the former entrance of the Jewish Campus on Light Holiday Candles after: 7:52 p.m. NW Military Hwy. Tuesday, Oct. 4 Holiday Ends: 7:51 p.m. The sign will inform the public of this hidden jewel, our Museum, and provide details on Friday, Oct. 7 Light Candles at: 6:54 p.m. events, educational programming, and contact Shabbat, Oct. 8 Shabbat Ends: 7:46 p.m. information. Tuesday, Oct. 11 Eve of Yom Kippur The sign was made possible by the work of Light Holiday Candles at: 6:49 p.m. the fundraising committee of the HMMSA Wednesday, Oct. 12 Yom Kippur, Holiday Ends: 7:42 p.m. Commission, led by Don Walker and former Commission Chair Melbourne O’Banion. Friday, Oct. 14 Light Candles at: 6:46 p.m. Shabbat, Oct. 15 Shabbat Ends: 7:38 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 16 Eve of First day Sukkot Federation launches Pearl Society Light Holiday Candles at: 6:44 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17 Eve of Second day Sukkot for young San Antonio women Light Holiday Candles after: 7:36 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 Holiday Ends: 7:35 p.m. Jewish Federation’s dollar-a-day, $365 per Women’s Philanthropy is year. More than 25 women Friday, Oct. 21 Light Shabbat Candles at: 6:39 p.m. pleased to announce a new attended the society’s Shabbat, Oct. 22 Shabbat Ends: 7:32 p.m. society for young women recent kick-off event of intention between the on September 11 where Sunday, Oct. 23 Eve of Shemini Atzeret ages of 22-40ish. The program recipients of Light Holiday Candles at: 6:37 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 Eve of Simchat Torah Pearl Society, co-chaired Federation dollars were able Light Holiday Candles after: 7:30 p.m. by (pictured at left) to share their purpose and Tuesday, Oct. 25 Holiday Ends: 7:29 p.m. Amy Lerman and Darcy impact in our community. Hoberman, was created to For more information Friday, Oct. 28 Light Candles at: 6:32 p.m. help young women in the on the Pearl Society, to Shabbat, Oct. 29 Shabbat Ends: 7:26 p.m. community feel connected get involved, or to join Friday, Nov. 4 Light Candles at: 6:27 p.m. to one another and engaged contact Samantha Mazuz at Shabbat, Nov. 5 Shabbat Ends: 7:21 p.m. with the Jewish Federation’s [email protected] or (210) mission by giving just a 302-6970.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2016 5 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Rick Recht rocks back to school concert

Two friends, Tatiana Elias and Samantha Abramson, enjoyed popcorn in Director of Youth Programming and Informal Education at Temple Beth-El San Antonio Joel Swedlove joined Rick special PJ Library and Jewish Federation popcorn bucket giveaways. Recht on stage to rock out with his guitar to a medley dedicated to Israel. More than 250 community members enjoyed this tradition with another Back to School concert singing with Jewish rock star Rick Recht and his next year!" guest local vocalists, Vicki Levy Adelstein and For more information about PJ Library Joel Swedlove, during a PJ Library Back to School programming, contact Abraham at (210) 302- concert at the Empire Theatre on August 28. 6834 or visit the PJ Library San Antonio page on "PJ Library families and volunteers jammed Facebook. with Rick, ate popcorn and Kosher snacks, and reconnected as we sang to Od Yavoh Shalom A'leinu (Peace will come to us) and other origi- nal Jewish music," said Lauren Abraham, San Antonio PJ Library Coordinator. "Special thanks to the Jewish Federation of San Antonio and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation for supporting this concert and making it such a wonderful day for our children. We look forward to continuing

Rick invited SAFTY (San Antonio Federation of Temple Youth) teens (l-r) Autumn Sparks, Ashley Rosen, Zachary St. Louis-based recording artist Rick Recht leads song leader boot camps Rosen, and Jonathan Kressbach to the stage to join him in entertaining his audience. SAFTY sent a strong team to and helps train Jewish singers all over the country. Recht came to share volunteer and pass out snacks to the PJ Library readers in attendance. his passion for PJ Library and Jewish music with San Antonio.

6 OCTOBER 2016 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Federation’s Annual Campaign off and running

David Brown, National By Susan Avitan Kariv speaker. Brown spoke about Jonathan Gurwitz, Chair of the Israel and JFSA Chief Development our responsibility one to Board Chair of the Jewish Overseas Operations Officer another Kol Yisrael Arevim Federation of San Antonio, Committee for Jewish Zeh B’zeh, and how each of us, addressed the guests, shared Federations of North More than 70 community working together, can make a vignettes from his own recent America, was the speaker for the kick- members gathered at The tremendous impact. Brown, travels to Israel this summer, off event. Well on August 23 to kick off a volunteer leader, has been where he visited social service the Federation’s 2016 Annual involved with the Federation programs supported by Community Campaign. in Chicago and nationally for Federation Campaign dollars. David Brown, National Chair close to 30 years. He thanked the campaigners of the Israel and Overseas Lori Stockstiel spoke for the successful achievement Operations Committee for about her life-changing of the 2015 Campaign and Jewish Federations of North Israel experience this encouraged everyone to get America, was the featured summer on the Jewish involved and help to raise Women’s Renaissance Project additional dollars this year, as trip, thanking the Jewish the needs of the community th Federation for its support of continue to grow. The goal the 4 annual the trip. Lori traveled with 15 for the 2016 Campaign is $1.6 women from San Antonio and million. joined hundreds of women Israeli and country music texas kosher bbq from across the United filled the room at the end States. The 15 women made of the evening as guests a special trip to the Western enjoyed meeting each other. Galilee to visit San Antonio’s It was truly an evening of Where’s the best kosher BBQ in Texas? San Antonio ! championship Partnership Together (P2G) community…building a Where can I get some? at the 4th annual Texas Kosher BBQ Championship region in the Western Galilee. strong community together. Who are the best kosher BBQ grillers? Taste the best 20 grill teams have to offer, and then you tell us! Everyone who attends gets to vote for their favorites in the “People’s Choice” competition What’s on the menu? Kosher brisket, chicken, salmon, and beans graciously donated by H•E•B Sunday, December 4 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Congregation Agudas Achim, 16550 Huebner Road • Free parking • Eating contests • Live music & dancing • Fun for the whole family • Infl atables for the kids

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2016 7 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Meet the staff of the Holocaust Beldon Library News The Beldon Library will host Bryan Edward Stone, PhD. on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Bryan Memorial Museum of San Antonio Edward Stone is a Professor of History at Del Juana Rubalcava, Education Director, has a Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was Bachelor of History degree with a focus in Human also a Visiting Professor at the Schusterman Rights and a minor in Latin American Studies. Center for Jewish Studies at the University of A dedicated educator, Juana has facilitated the Texas at Austin. Dr. Stone will be promoting Museum’s teacher workshops, including bilingual his new book Memories of Two Generations, A learning opportunities. She oversees educational Yiddish Life in Russia programming at the Museum and staffs the and Texas, which he Education Committee. She recently completed her edited for publication Master of History with a focus on Human Rights and by preparing the Genocide Studies, in May 2016 at UTSA. text and authoring a Ellen Ollervidez is the Director of the Holocaust critical introduction Memorial Museum and the Community Relations and footnotes. There Council of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio. are two copies of this From l to r: HMMSA staff Juana Rubalcava, Director Ellen In both roles, she uses the skills developed as an Ollervidez, Matthew Faulkner, and Kristin Hernandez. book in the Beldon Educator to encourage, organize, and communicate Library. the vision and purpose of those she serves. Her a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project. This is the story undergraduate degree is in Business Administration Kristin Hernandez has been with the Museum for of Alexander Z. with a focus on Marketing and she holds a Master of just over one year as the Collections Manager. She Gurwitz a Russian Educational Leadership and Policy. “My heart has recently graduated from the University of Texas at immigrant to Texas always been connected to community and dedicated San Antonio with a Bachelor of History and a Master who arrived at Galveston in 1901 at the age to the education of our young people. As Director, I of Museum Science from Texas Tech University. She of 51. Alexander and his family settled in have the privilege of working for both”. interned as a graduate assistant to the registrar at the San Antonio. His great-grandson is Jonathan Matthew Faulkner is the Programs Coordinator Museum of Texas Tech University. She also worked Gurwitz, current Board Chair of the Jewish for the Museum. In Spring of 2015, he received at the George Ranch Historical Park, in Richmond, Federation of San Antonio. This event, co- his Bachelor of Research History with a focus in Texas as an interpreter and worked with educational sponsored by the Jewish Genealogy Group, will European Studies at Texas A&M University- San programming. As Collections Manager, she has be held in the Beldon Library at 1:30 p.m. For Antonio, under the supervision of Dr. Edward accessioned and housed the Museum’s holdings to more information or to RSVP, call (210) 302- Westermann. He works directly with the visitors obtain documentary control and care of the current 6805 or email [email protected]. of the Museum and is responsible for booking, collection for future generations. Kristin staffs the finalizing, and scheduling tour groups throughout the Exhibits Committee and implements grants. BELDON LIBRARY HOURS ARE: year.Dough Matthew / 1x2 also units works with the Museum’s Events For more information about the HMMSA, visit Mondays, 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Committee(2 units) to bring to the community relevant www.hmmsa.org or visit the museum offices on Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.; programmingJewish Journal involving - the Holocaust. Events the 2nd floor of the Jewish Campus. HMMSA is a Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. includeJanuary the 2010 Robbie - v.1Waisman presentation, and Life in program of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio.

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In September, JNet SA members met with Bobby Epstein and enjoyed a tour of the Ferrari of San Antonio dealership. Out and about with JNet SA Looking to network with of their Impact Urgent Care Prophet Capital Management of the Americas in Austin. Don’t miss the next event. other young professionals? clinics. They spoke about Ltd, a diverse hedge fund Fifty people came out to hear Details coming soon at the JNet SA, the Jewish Young urgent care and healthcare, specializing in mortgage- Epstein speak and to see the JNET SA website, www. Professionals Network sharing an insider’s backed securities, and a Ferrari dealership, the largest jnetsa.com and Facebook targeting ages 21-55, hosts perspective on the industry. founding partner of Circuit JNet SA event this year. page. regular events around San In September, JNet SA Antonio featuring inspiring traveled to the Ferrari of local and national speakers. San Antonio dealership to In August, the JNet SA meet with Bobby Epstein. community visited with Dr. Epstein is the founding and EvanVictor’s and Linda Jaguar Ratner / 2x3 at one units managing (6 units) general partner of Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2016 9 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project By Ellen Ollervidez, Community Relations and LIFE IN A JAR: Holocaust Memorial Museum THE IRENA SENDLER PROJECT of San Antonio Director Ÿ Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. Fran Vanecko and Valerie Ÿ Katz knew each other The Holzman Auditorium at the Campus from bridge club, but their of the San Antonio Jewish Community, friendship expanded and 12500 N.W. Military Hwy. deepened when each found Ÿ Performance is free, but reservations an intense connection to a are required. Contact Matthew Faulkner book titled Life in a Jar, a at [email protected] or call (210) 302- story about a Polish Catholic 6807 for information or to reserve seating. woman named Irena Sendler, who rescued 2,500 Jewish Scene from the performance, Life In A Jar. children during the Holocaust. “I’m Jewish and Fran is extraordinary community Catholic,” said Valerie, and organizers who have after discussing their love of harnessed their many talents, the book, “she said she wanted friends, and resources to to bring the play, and asked if I bringing this event to San would partner with her?” Antonio. The program will The book is based on include Norm Conard, the the discoveries made by Social Studies teacher that four, rural-Kansas, high- worked with the high school school girls who wrote and students in preparation for Event organizers Valerie Katz and National History Day. Mr. performed a play that would Fran Vanecko. bring worldwide attention to Conard is now the Executive Irena’s accomplishments and not just by telling, but also by Director of the Lowell ultimately led to Irena being doing,” explained Val. Milken Center for Unsung nominated for the Nobel Working on this event has Heroes. Also, Megan Stewart Peace Prize. had a tremendous impact on Felt, one of the students “I don’t think this would Valerie and Fran. Val traveled who wrote and originally have gotten off the ground to Kansas to visit the Lowell performed Life in a Jar: without Valerie,” Fran Milken Center for Unsung The Irena Sendler Project, Jennifer Perloff Heroes in Kansas, and Fran will speak. The program explained. Valerie contacted ® then Director of the Holocaust is now joining the Holocaust will also include the actual ALHS, CNE, GRI, REALTOR Memorial Museum of San Memorial Museum of San performance prepared for (210) 325-4955 Antonio, Judy Lackritz, where Antonio Docent program, to National History Day. We she was welcomed and helped, help educate the community invite you to experience [email protected] and a plan was created for to the dangers of hate, an extraordinary evening, bringing the performance to prejudice, and apathy. celebrate Irena Sendler, and www.RealLuxurySA.com San Antonio. Valerie adds, The Holocaust Memorial see firsthand Phowhy VNaudiences Bistro (Vietnamese Noodle House) “Fran’s pursuit of planning, Museum is honored to around the world- Boba have tea been – traditional menu – vegetarian and her son’s generous help be partnering with these touched by this10003 story. NW Military HWY 210-994-9638 with designing and printing Mon-Sat 11-Proudly9PM (Closed providing Sun) luxury real estate materials, supported our efforts tremendously”. Pho VN Bistro 10% off with this couponservices at any price range. Val and Fran have tirelessly shared the powerful messages (Vietnamese Noodle House) the story conveys. “Doing the • • • right thing is an imperative. Boba tea Traditional Menu Vegetarian This is not just a Holocaust 10003 NW Military Hwy. 210-994-9638 story, it is a story of bravery against all odds and how that Mon - Sat: 11AM - 9PM (Closed Sunday) can change the world. We must stand up to bullies; we NOW HIRING SERVERS! must not let fear be our guide in life, but have a strong moral * * compass. These messages need Get 10% OFF with this coupon to be instilled in our children,

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“Inspire a woman, you inspire a family. Inspire enough families, you inspire a community. Inspire enough communities, you can change the world” - Lori Palatnik, co-founder and trip leader JWRP

The Jewish Women Renaissance Project (JWRP) seeks to inspire women to transform themselves, transform their families, their communities, and the world. Their flagship program is MOMentum, an eight-day journey through Israel. MOMentum is more than a tour of Israel; it is an opportunity to deeply explore ourselves. Thousands of women from 21 different countries have already experienced this life-changing trip, paying only their own airfare, and returning home with the best gift of all—a deep, eternal connection to Israel, a profound kinship with each other, and a heart filled with Jewish values. This past July, seventeen San Antonio Jewish mothers from different walks of life, affiliations, observance and ages joined 400 Jewish mothers from all over North America in Israel on a JWRP MOMentum trip. In nine short days we shared a lifetime of indescribable experiences. “We cried until our eyes were dry, we laughed until our stomachs hurt, and danced more in nine days than we had in nine years. But above all that we went from being strangers to being sisters,” said Michal Scheinberg. “Instead of trying to describe the magic and inspiration that each of us felt here are some thoughts from some of the participants themselves:”

“As we approached the Western Wall of Israel was made extra special because for the first time, we all welled up with I did it with a wonderful and diverse tears. It was a bonding experience, group of women from San Antonio, and at the same time, an individual mixed in with women from all over the experience, with each other, and with U.S. and Israel. our Judaism. Although we come from Learning more about Judaism, where different synagogues and backgrounds, it all began, has been life-altering. we walked through this powerful I feel a stronger connection to my experience together. We prayed, we Jewish spirituality and a greater love for danced, we sang, we wept. the land and people of Israel. I loved the We were long past our jet lag, juxtaposition of the land of Israel--- the our tears were tears of joy, tears of holy sites from thousands of years ago, connection to Jews past, present and mixed with the modern young country future, who have prayed at this sacred of only 70 years. spot over centuries. We wept in gratitude As I now light my candles on for the freedom to be here, as Jews, as Friday nights, my thoughts go back women, as Americans.” to my Shabbat in Israel.... amazed by - Danna Halff, the peaceful beauty of the city and how JWRP San Antonio 2016 close I felt there to my religion. I will incorporate these ideas and feelings into “During my JWRP journey to my own Shabbats from now on, and Israel the sights, sounds, and smells of am so thankful to have been given this the market were like a big potpourri opportunity from Congregation Rodfei reminder of what Judaism can look Sholom and The Jewish Federation of like. A spice shop in Mechane Yehuda San Antonio!!!” with sacks of many colors reiterated - Amy Sokol, what I learned about Judaism on the JWRP San Antonio 2016 trip. What I put in my sack does not have to be the same as everyone else’s, “What name do you give to describe it is authentic and I don’t have to put life’s beautiful coincidences and chance a label on it. G-d accepts me as I am accessible computer, phone and TV on “The JWRP trip to Israel this past meetings that lead you to important and where I am and that makes me Shabbat, but it makes me feel like I am July was incredibly meaningful to people in your life, opportunities, or save strive to grow. So I took home to my working harder at making a connection me. The trip has sparked my desire to you from danger? Random events? Or pantry a little of this and a little of to my version of Judaism and setting an continue growing as a Jewish person and something more deliberate? One concept that, something sweet like new friends, example for my children. I talk to G-d to bring more Judaism into my home. we learned on the JWRP trip was called and savory, such as my commitment to a lot more, in my own way and judge a The personal connections that I made “HP” or hashgacha pratit, personal practice being thankful every day and lot less. on the trip with the Jewish women from divine providence. The personal stories complain less. I am thankful to the JWRP program my community will be everlasting. Since and “HP” moments shared by our As I make tea out of the beautiful and to our city leaders who through I’ve been back in San Antonio I have new friends on the trip moved me to red herbs, the wafting scent in the this program have made Judaism feel found that being with the women from appreciate the order in disorder and air and the delicious taste speak to me accessible for me as an individual the trip fills my heart with the peace and enhanced my faith.” without the expectation of a one size love that I felt in Israel.” of the teaching that both the inside and - Bonnie Hartstein Shweiki, fits all. My cup is overflowing with the the outside of a person should match - Marla Russell, JWRP San Antonio 2016 each other. I use these spices as I make market tea of less guilt, more inspiration, JWRP San Antonio 2016 more appreciation and the enthusiasm challah with my own hands and connect For more information log onto to the earth and to G-d. I’ve come back to enhance my life and my family’s life “I could not think of a better way to through Jewish learning.” JWRP.org; or contact Michal working on being a better version of experience Israel for the first time Scheinberg at [email protected] - Jennifer Ricciardi, myself and being a more committed Jew. than with JWRP! Seeing the sights, or (210) 323-9063, or Julie Schack at JWRP San Antonio 2016 It’s not easy to let go of the constantly tasting the flavors and feeling the spirit [email protected].

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2016 11 IN THE COMMUNITY JCC to honor Leading Temple Chai grows Ladies at Main Event by more than thirty The JCC’s annual fall fundraiser, The Main The Main Event, strategic planning, and percent in 2016 Event, will take place Saturday, Nov. 19 at much more. 7 p.m. at the JCC, honoring Shari Pulman, Beyond their involvement at the JCC, each San Antonio’s small Reform and educator. She has greatly Varda Ratner and Sharon Stern. of these individuals has made an impact on congregation, Temple Chai, enhanced our worship and These Leading Ladies have been an the wider Jewish Community through service is not as small as it used to helped to serve the needs of important part of the JCC’s success since the to area synagogues and Jewish agencies. be. At the end of the summer families with school-age kids.” move to the Jewish Campus eighteen years The JCC invites the community to join in of 2015, there were forty-five President Jimmy Toubin’s ago, each serving a two-year term as JCC to recognize Shari, Varda, and Sharon at an member family units. At the goal is to grow to seventy-five Board Chair between the years 2000 and 2010. evening of celebration and fun. Individual same time this year, there are families by the end of 2016. In addition, they have all played leading tickets are $50 and include food from various sixty member families. The “We’re well on the way,” he roles chairing various JCC program local restaurants, drinks, entertainment, more than thirty percent noted. “There are at least a committees, including Early Childhood, a silent auction, and dancing. For more growth is attributable to dozen prospective members Youth and Camp, Marketing, Membership information, to purchase tickets, or to the new opportunities that who are just about ready to and Theatre in addition to major initiatives become a sponsor, visit www.jccsanantonio. Temple Chai is able to offer to affiliate, and Temple Chai and events such as the JCC Maccabi Games®, org/mainevent, or call (210) 302-6820. members and the community. has what they want. We’re “Moving into our own affordable, close to where space for services, classes, they live, and now offer what and other programming has they’ve been seeking. For New in November: Accredited JLI been invaluable,” said Rabbi the first time, there is now a David Komerofsky. “We’re small synagogue in north San Course How Success Thinks also blessed with the talents of Antonio officially a part of the Scientists were curious: Why course explains that the most obstacles that lie in the way of Lisa Goldstein as our soloist Union for Reform Judaism.” are some people so much more productive people on earth your success, Jewish wisdom successful than others? don’t merely act differently, and positive psychology will Here’s what they found. they view the world, and their help you get more of what you Chicago Bagel & Deli They’re mostly just like the rest choices, in profoundly different want and less of what you don’t. of us. The only difference is ways. This course is accredited how they think. By learning how to cultivate for up to fifteen Continuing HAPPY NEW YEAR The Chabad Center for your signature strengths, adopt Education credits for FROM THE STAFF AT CHICAGO BAGEL! Jewish Life & Learning will a growth mind-set, access your Medical and Mental Health offerHow Success Thinks: Jewish inner well of creativity, deal Professionals. Wurzbach & Vance Jackson 691-2245 Secrets for Leading a Productive withBulter weaknesses, / 2x2 units and overcome (4 units) Students may call (210) 764- Monday-Friday 6am-3pm • Saturday 7am-3pm • Sunday 7am-2pm Life at two different times: six procrastination and other 0300 or visit www.myJLI.com. G Like us on Facebook! Tuesday afternoons with Rabbi Jewish Journal - August 2011 Chaim Block, beginning Nov. 8, Noon-1:15 p.m. at the Law Office of Golden Steves Cohen Steven H. Butler, C.P.A. & Gordon, 300 Convent St., Darilek Butler & Associates PLLC Suite 2600; and six Wednesday evenings with Rabbi Levi n Teldon, beginning November 9, 7:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. at the Chabad n Center, 14535 Blanco Rd. Taxes At the core of How Success Thinks are six key productivity n Small Business concepts, from motivation and Consulting goal setting to creativity and relationship building—that Personal Financial explain why some people get Planning so much done. Drawing on 3,000 years of Jewish wisdom from the Talmud and the Kabbalah—as well as the latest 2702 N. Loop 1604 E., Suite 202, San Antonio, TX 78232 findings in neuroscience, (210) 979-0055 / FAX (210) 979-0058 psychology, and behavioral [email protected] economics—this eye-opening

12 OCTOBER 2016 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY Temple Beth-El welcomes nationally acclaimed artist to San Antonio Temple Beth-El will host two Crypt, some grotesques, linger. Rand is startling and special learning opportunities some super heroes, always original in his rich color on November 3 and 4 with action, emotion, drama.” choices, bold characters, acclaimed artist Archie Rand. Archie Rand’s career as an and extraordinarily Rand’s work as a painter and artist spans five decades and expressive approach. The muralist is displayed around myriad themes and genres. New York Times describes the world, and his graphic Among his pioneering the paintings as “rendered works and books are in over explorations, The 613 is surely in the style of comics and 400 public collections. He one of his most ambitious pulp fiction book jackets, also created the colorful feats yet. Without any idea a dash of Mad magazine, mural displayed in the where the work would a spoonful of Tales of the Oppenheimer Lobby of be exhibited, Rand began Crypt, some grotesques, some Temple Beth-El. transforming each and every superheroes, always action, His most recent project one of the 613 mitzvahs, or emotion drama.” Whether The 613 was a culmination commandments, into its grotesque or dramatic, each of investigations that Archie own breathtaking painting, a painting provokes a sense of Rand had been conducting series that took five years to wonder and self-reflection, since the early 1970’s. The complete. making The 613 a book to New York Times describes Each of the gorgeous and be visited time and time the paintings as “rendered perplexing panels features again. Perfect for readers in the style of comics and a vibrant, unexpected of art, religion, or popular pulp fiction book jackets, image that brings forth visual culture, The 613 may Archie Rand’s work as a painter and muralist is displayed around the world, a Hadassahdash of Mad / Magazine 2x1 units, (2 units)the heart of its law and be the most audacious and and his graphic works and books are in over 400 public collections. a Jewishspoonful Journal of Tales -of January the 2015commands our eyes to distinctive gift book of its kind. illustrated with numerous at noon focused on the The history of how visuals and will be discussed “specifics of the Imagery’s Who will say Kaddish? contemporary art resisted by Mr. Rand both on Development in 613.” Hadassah will. and then grudgingly had to Thursday, November 3 at a This program is brought accommodate this uninvited 7 p.m. presentation entitled: to Temple Beth-El by the Every year. Forever. encroachment - and eventual The Evolutionary Arc of generosity of the Jean For more information, visit habitation - of blatantly Archie Rand’s The 613, and and Jesse Wulfe Religious www.hadassah.org/yahrzeit, Jewish subject matter will be a Friday Lunch and Learn Enhancement Fund. call 877.212.3321 or email [email protected]. Temple Chai offers complimentary membership to newly married couples Kosher Temple Chai, San Antonio’s David Komerofsky. The host of reasons. Affiliation EatatGreen.com Reform congregation on the board unanimously and and cost are among the main Northwest side, is offering enthusiastically endorsed the obstacles. My philosophy is a year-long complimentary motion in August as a way to that if we welcome them at membership to all couples welcome unaffiliated couples the start, we can encourage whose weddings are officiated looking for a congregational Jewish choices as they build byJohn its Troyspiritual / 1x1 leader, units (1 Rabbi unit) home. their home together.” $5 Off Jewish Journal - December 2014 Not Valid with any other offer. One coupon “There are many obstacles Temple Chai is welcoming per table. No Cash Value. Valid at all to affiliation,” said Rabbi interfaith families, LGBTQ Green Vegetarian Cuisine Locations. John S. Troy Komerofsky. “I am often couples, non-Jews seeking to Expires Dec. 31, 2016. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT asked to officiate at weddings become Jewish, and anyone for unaffiliated couples and with a curiosity about Jewish MEMBER A.S.L.A. Pearl Brewery Alon Town Centre am pleased to be of service to life. For more information 200 E. Grayson 10003 NW Military Dr. 222-1355 them and, at the same time, about its programs or to San Antonio TX 78215 San Antonio TX 78230 www.johnstroylandarch.com welcome them to an engaging contact Rabbi Komerofsky 210.320.5865 210.233.1249 community of seekers. If a about an upcoming wedding, couple is getting married and visit www.templechaisa.org or wants a rabbi to officiate, they call (210) 340.2090. are often turned away for a

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2016 13 IN THE COMMUNITY Israel Bonds San Workshop on funeral Antonio to honor pre-planning on October 30 Agudas Achim will present concerning Jewish funerals Guests will also Harry Levy IV a workshop on funeral pre- and burial practices. The learn about Tahara, the planning on Sunday, Oct. 30 program will address how purification ritual and On November 13, Israel Chairman Dr. Michael Ozer at 1 p.m. you can ease the financial Chevra Kadisha, the Jewish Bonds San Antonio will said “Harry is a perfect What Happens Next? is an burden on those you leave Burial Society. Information honor Harry Levy at the choice for Israel Bonds to all-encompassing program behind by making funeral on interfaith burial will also annual community Israel honor. Not only has he that will address questions pre-planning. be available. Bonds reception. The dessert been a consistently strong reception will take place at advocate for Israel; but he has Temple Beth-El at 7 p.m. also worked tirelessly for the Harry Levy is a past Jewish Community in San President of Temple Beth El in Antonio and beyond.” San Antonio. He is currently The guest speaker for the the Treasurer of the Union evening will be Gil Tamary, for Reform Judaism (URJ), a Washington Bureau Chief member of the URJ’s North for Israel’s Channel 10. For American Board and the more information, you can Oversight Committee. He is contact Steve Landis at (713) immediate past Chair of the 360-3530 or steve.landis@ URJ Camping Commission. israelbonds.com. Harry has been active in the Development Corporation Jewish Federation of San for Israel/Israel Bonds offers Antonio for many years and investment and gift options has been on the Executive that provide semi-annual Committee multiple interest or interest upon times. He is currently the maturity. Israel Bonds are Planning and Allocations also a personal connection to Vice President. Harry has a nation not only of Jewish been married to Mary since heritage; but, also of cutting- 1982 and they have three edge innovation that saves adult children. They have lived in San Antonio since lives and changes the world 1987. He is the owner of the on a daily basis. Israel Bonds Levy Company, a highway start at $36 and are available construction firm. online at israelbonds.com Israel Bonds San Antonio (Member FINRA).

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14 OCTOBER 2016 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH Temple Beth-El offers groups for all ages

No matter your age, Temple Beth-El has a group for you. @TBE20s30s, for young adults in their 20s and 30s, gathers frequently for dinner, Torah on Tap, and other activities throughout the year. TBE30s40s+, for 30s and 40s+ plans a variety of monthly events, and TBE50s+ also gets together periodically just for TBE30s40s+ schedule fun monthly gatherings. fun. If you’re a senior who’s young To learn more about Temple Geri Gregory at (210) 733- at heart, TBE60s+ Singles Beth-El’s social clubs, contact 9135, ext. 120. TBE20s30s gather for dinner. might be just the group for you. Member Services Coordinator JEWISH WAR This Rosh HaShanah, VETERANS CORNER make a healthy New Year a The San Antonio post of San Antonio post will host the Jewish War Veterans the JWV International reality for millions of Israelis. post host its regular Convention. This is a first monthly meeting on for San Antonio. Members Sunday, Oct. 23 at 9:30 of Jewish War Veterans from a.m. in room 277 at the around the United States will Campus of the San Antonio gather for five days of work Jewish Community. A light and fun. Watch the Journal breakfast will be included. for more information in the Next August 2017, the coming months. Remembering deceased Jewish military veterans Jewish War Veterans of America Post 753 asks you to remember these Jewish military veterans whose yahrzeit (anniversary of thdividual’s death) occurs in the month of September and who are buried in a local cemetery. (If you know of a name that is missing please contact Herschel at 210-468-5598). Adelstein, William Kardon, Louis Rubinsky, Harry Antonoff, Morris Kay, Frank Sandfield, Louis Axelrod, Milton Klein, Marcus Sapson, Samuel Blum, Miriam Klein, Vernon Schreiber, Joseph Chafetz, Paul Koplan, Morris Shaenfield, Bernard Chandler, Charles Landsman, Richard (age 28) Cohn, Morris Lang, Christopher Sontag, Murray Crane, William Lansberg, Harry Spector, Nathan Magen David Adom serves Israel’s 8.5 million people, providing emergency medical Dennis, Gerald Levine, Saul Speert, Victor aid, ambulance services, and blood to the injured and ill. Last year, MDA responded Eisenberg, Louis Lewin, Richard Steinberg, Fred to 600,000 emergencies, saving thousands of lives. Join us in this sacred work. Franco, Albert Lieberman, Edward Vizcarra, Santiago Thank you and our best wishes for a healthy New Year. Fisher, Kenneth Mann, Paul Wiener, Leo Fitell, Sam Melish, Jacob Yudine, Solomon AFMDA Midwest Region Friedberg, Samuel Midanik, Isadore Zimmerman, 3175 Commerical Avenue, Suite 101 Ghetzler, Benjamin Oppenheimer, Frank Raymond Northbrook, IL 60062 Toll-Free 888.674.4871 l [email protected] Gitzes, Hyman Oppenheimer, Jesse Zimmerman, Louis www.afmda.org Hornung, Herbert Reich, Aaron Zwick, Earl Kandell, Harold Rigsby, Jimmy

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2016 15 IN THE COMMUNITY Temple Beth-El and the Block and Dreeben School for Young Children launch new Shabbat experience geared to young families Temple Beth-El and the JCC Block members or just starting to explore will join the group at various times to and Dreeben School for Young what it means to be connected to share a story and songs and to help Children will begin offering a new other young Jewish families around welcome Shabbat together. program, Shabbat Shaboom, later this San Antonio,” explained Rabbi Mara The program will take place on month. The program, geared toward Nathan. Fridays from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. newborns - 4 year olds and their The 90-minute class will explore beginning Friday, Oct. 28 and will caregivers, offers a Jewish parent and Jewish values, build community how they can incorporate a different run for seven weeks initially. The cost baby bonding experience to anyone in and celebrate Shabbat. Each session Jewish value into their parenting each is $54 for the series. The dates for the community who is interested. will begin with informal fun as the week while the children engage in the class include: 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, “We wanted to offer an interactive children play and adults socialize. supervised play and a topic-related 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16. Visit www. Jewish playgroup for young families Cindy Berman, a veteran parenting project. Rabbi Mara Nathan, Rabbi jccsanantonio.org/ece or call (210) whether they are Temple or JCC expert, will discuss with parents Marina Yergin and Cantor Julie Berlin 302-6846 to register.

16 OCTOBER 2016 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: SENIORS GMJSS launches new program for seniors and caregivers Golden Manor Jewish Senior providing opportunities for more Huber is a past Director of Golden fee for these programs (scholarships Services (GMJSS) is expanding its social connections in our Jewish Manor Home for the Aged, current available). To RSVP or arrange for educational and social programming community. E.D.G.E. is also creating Executive Director of the Boerne transportation, call Lety Vargas at the with the launch of a new program a resource guide for seniors and Morningside Ministries, and current GMJSS office, (210) 616-4811. called E.D.G.E., which stands for caregivers to be distributed at all the Secretary of the Golden Manor Jewish More sessions are being developed Engage, Discover, Grow and Explore. events. Senior Services Board. on topics such as bank fraud, elder Implementing the results of GMJSS’s Upcoming events include: Ÿ November 8 @ 11 a.m., Anita fraud, de-cluttering your home, and REIMAGINE study conducted last Ÿ October 18 at 7 p.m., Dr. Evan Lemon (age 73) will discuss exercise taking care of your loved ones. If you year, GMJSS will be offering education Ratner will speak about concussions for seniors. know of anyone who would like to for adults 55 and older focused on and falls. All events will be held at the be a speaker, contact Daniel Laser, technology education, planning Ÿ November 1 at 7 p.m., Suzanne GMJSS offices on the 2nd floor of Executive Director at GMJSS at 210- and preparing for life’s transitions, Huber will speak about exploring the Acropolis building (13409 N.W. 616-4811 or DLLaser@GoldenManor. information for caregivers, and senior housing and service options. Military Hwy.). There will be a small net ISRAEL BONDS SAN ANTONIO IS PROUD TO HONOR

HARRY LEVY IV Harry Levy is a past president of Temple Beth El in San Antonio. He is currently the treasurer of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), and a member of the URJ’s North American Board and the Oversight Committee. Harry has been active in the Jewish LUAU AND LAUGHTER WITH TBE60S+ SINGLES Federation of San Antonio for many years and has been on the executive committee multiple times. Temple Beth-El’s social group, TBE60s+ Singles, had a great He is currently the Planning and Allocations Vice time at their recent luau and pool Party. The over 60 social President. group is supported, in part, by Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services. You need not be a Temple member to participate. For further information on getting involved, contact Geri Gregory SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2016 at (210) 733-9135, ext. 120, or [email protected]. 7:00 PM Seniors invited to join TEMPLE BETH-EL SAN ANTONIO, TX Rodfei Sholom’s L’Chayim

Dessert Reception Couvert · $40.00 per person Club for high holiday lunch The L’Chayim Club a generous grant from Golden FOR INFORMATION CONTACT STEVE LANDIS AT will have their monthly Manor Jewish Senior Services [email protected] · 718.360.3530 get-together on Tuesday, and co-sponsorship of Rodfei Oct. 4 by participating in Sholom. Anyone attending Rodfei Sholom’s annual must RSVP by Thursday, Sept. Rosh Hashanah luncheon, 29 by calling the synagogue Development Corporation for Israel. This is not an offering, which can be made only by prospectus. Read the prospectus Invest in Israel Bonds immediately following at (210) 493-3557 or emailing carefully before investing to fully evaluate the risks associated israelbonds.com with investing in Israel bonds. Member FINRA services. Seniors are invited to [email protected]. attend at no charge, thanks to

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2016 17 YOUR CHILD CAN BE ONE HAPPY CAMPER The Jewish Federation of San Antonio will “gift” $1000 to first time campers through One Happy Camper grants.

 At Jewish overnight camp, “the summer of your life” is more than just an expression. It’s a gift. A place where your child can discover who they are—and who they want to become— while having a total blast.

 With over 150 traditional and specialty options, from arts to sports and everything in between, there’s an amazing Jewish camp experience out there for your child.

Visit OneHappyCamper.org to apply. Questions? Contact Lauren Abraham at the Jewish Federation of San Antonio offices at (210) 302-6960.

Need based scholarships are also available for new and returning campers through the Grants Distribution Committee of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio. Contact JFSA CEO, Ronit Sherwin for further information at (210) 302-6961 or [email protected]

18 OCTOBER 2016 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: COLLEGE Chabad on Campus back in action BRADFIELD This semester, Chabad on PROPERTIES Real estate is Campus has hosted an array the place to be. of activities including a Shab- bat dinner for more than 30 area students, a kosher lunch social and Rosh Hashanah discussions along with pre- High Holiday events. The or- Texas living is the life for me. ganization works to facilitate Land spreading out, Jewish life for college students so far and wide. in San Antonio and now also garten, Director of Chabad Above: Students enjoy a kosher in San Marcos. For more in- on Campus San Antonio, at lunch and holiday discussion at [email protected] or UTSA, sponsored by Chabad on Ali, keep Manhattan, formation or to get involved, Campus San Antonio. just give me that countryside. contact Rabbi Ari Wein- (210) 391-3621. New Jewish Aggies enjoy New York is where I’d rather stay. I get allergic smelling hay. Gefilte Fish Camp College Station, Texas - At left - New Texas I just adore a penthouse view. Thirteen new Jewish Aggies A&M Aggies look Joyce, I love you, but from across Texas and around on as they receive give me Park Avenue. the country, participated in a water safety briefing before the second annual Gefilte Fish the start of Gefilte Camp hosted by Chabad and Fish Camp at Lake Hillel. The new freshmen, Bryan. student leaders, and Chabad Jewish Aggies to Texas A&M’s these new freshmen to the and Hillel staff enjoyed an growing Jewish community,” Aggie Jewish family!” afternoon of getting to know said Josh Hirsh, president of “As we continue to recruit each other by canoeing, kaya- the Sigma Alpha Mu frater- the best Jewish students to Joyce with her king, and paddle boarding at granddaughter, Ali nity and a Gefilte Fish Camp A&M, we try to provide more Lake Bryan. Academy Sleep / 2x2 unitsattendee, (4 units) “Gefilte Fish Camp opportunities for new or “We love welcoming new Real Estate is Jewish Journal - January 2010is our - v.1 fun way to welcome prospective students to learn about our warm Jewish com- our career. munity,” said Hope Beitchman, Hillel student board member. The Aggie Jewish commu- nity will welcome prospective BRADFIELD PROPERTIES students to the annual Aggie Joyce Bradfield Jewish Open House on Febru- joycebbradfi[email protected] ary 10-11, 2017. This event Sleep Better. Breathe Easier. Think More Clearly. 210.827.0249 lets high school students expe- v Accredited by The American Academy of Sleep Medicine rience Jewish life in Aggieland v A full-service, all ages sleep center. Our medical directors combined with the campus- are board-certified in sleep medicine, neurology (CN), wide Aggieland Saturday. Ali Petlin pulmonary medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics [email protected] For more information v Offering full diagnostic and therapeutic services, about Jewish life at Texas 210.355.6772 comprehensive management, home sleep testing, and alternatives to CPAP A&M or Aggie Jewish Open House, call Rabbi Matt Academy Diagnostics, LLC Joshua Rotenberg, MD Rosenberg at Hillel, (979) Adult & Pediatric Sleep Center Tarak Patel, MD Ali Petlin 2x5 Ad-r3.indd 1 9/15/16 10:19 AM www.AcademyDxSleep.com Avie Grunspan, MD 703-1856, email rabbimatt@ 8215 Fredericksburg Road Kelly Smith, MD tamuhillel.org, or visit San Antonio, Texas 78229 210.616.9500 tel 210.616.0400 fax Habla Español tamuhillel.org.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2016 19 WHAT’S HAPPENING SUNSHINE CLUB EXPLORES ROSH HASHANAH FOODS AND TRADITIONS On Tuesday, Sept. 6, members of the Sunshine Club enjoyed holiday foods such as tzimis, round raisin challah, apples and honey, and a cantorial presentation by Rabbi Yossi Marrus with high holidays melodies and details on their historical and spiritual significance. The Sunshine Club is a joint program of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning & Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services. All Sunshine Club events and activities are complimentary. Transportation is available. For more information please call (210) 764- 0300 or visit www.ChabadSA.com/SunshineClub.

KIDS LEARN POWER OF GIVING AT MITZVAH MEET UP Gavin, Dena, and Sari Valdez attended the Barshop Jewish Community Center’s Mitzvah Meet-up, where they had the opportunity to hear from Danny Siegel FIRST DAY AT INDA POSNER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL and then participate Children’s voices rang out to announce the first day of in several mitzvah Congregation Agudas Achim’s Inda Posner Religious projects, including School. Students, parents and teachers were welcomed making Rosh Hashanah by Rabbi Ariel Platt, Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham and Hazzan gift bags for Jewish Jeremy Lipton to mark the start of the year. A special visit Family Service clients. by “Menchie the Mench” taught everyone what it means to be a mench, and then the children were treated to a frozen dessert donated by Menchies Frozen Yogurt.

SWEET NOSHINGS BLOGGER VISITS JCC Amy Kritzer, of the blog, What Jew Wanna Eat, visited the JCC on Thursday, Sept. 8, to share recipes from her first ever cookbook, Sweet Noshings: New Twists on Traditional Jewish Desserts. Attendees were treated to Black and Pink cookies (a twist on the famous New York City Black and White variation), Pumpkin-Pecan Cinnamon Roll Strudel, Baklava Spiced Rugelach, and Drunken Honey-Pomegranate Cake.

20 OCTOBER 2016 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL WHAT’S HAPPENING

GAN GANI PRESCHOOLERS LEARN ABOUT THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS The children of Gan Gani Preschool are off to a happy and sweet new year. For more information about the school’s program, visit www.GanGani. org or call (210) 492-1085.

BABIES, BAGELS & BLOCKS AND TODDLERS TORAH & TOYS Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, Lauren Abraham and Hazzan Lipton led children ages 4 and under through songs and stories during Babies, Bagels and Blocks (BBB) and Toddlers, Torah, and Toys (TTT) on Sunday, Sept. 3. The program for children ages 0-4 years old is offered the first Sunday of every month from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. in the Gurisky Family Social Hall. The next BBB and TTT will be on October 2 and November 6. HADASSAH HONORS SCHARF-ZELDES AT EVENING EVENT At the San Antonio Chapter of Hadassah’s Make a Difference evening, August 24, honoring Barbie (left to right) Lauren Abraham and Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham of Congregation Agudas Achim, Amy Appelbaum, president of the Greater Southwest Region of Hadassah, Scharf-Zeldes, Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Leslie Hickey. dozens turned out TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD to honor her and hear guest On Sunday, Sept. 11, Becky Hoag, Docent Chair speaker Daphna of the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Michelson-Jenet, Antonio (HMMSA), hosted a social gathering author of It Takes for museum staff, HMMSA docents, and a Little Crazy to Holocaust survivors. Pictured from left to right Make a Difference. are Anna Rado, survivor; Becky Hoag, HMMSA Docent Committee Chair; Rose Williams, survivor; Ellen Ollervidez, HMMSA Director; Also enjoying the evening (left to right): Barb Bikoff, Barbie and Susanne Jalnos, survivor. Scharf-Zeldes, the honoree, Emily Sparks and Margaret Gofman-Klein. (Photos by Allan Smith)

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SUNDAY FUNDAY FOCUSES ON HIGH HOLIDAYS At Rodfei Sholom’s monthly Sunday Funday on Sunday, Sept. 11, (above) Emmanuelle Cahane with daughter Ella, and Ada Scheinberg with her AGUDAS ACHIM FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY grandmother Judy Scheinberg created On Sunday, Sept. 11, Agudas Achim members of all Rosh Hashanah cards for seniors ages volunteered at the San Antonio Food Bank. The while (right) Sara Kisel with Sunny group packed 27,000 meals to be distributed in the San and Lyla Lerman made honey cakes in Antonio area. preparation for Rosh Hashanah.

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AN EVENING WITH ROBBIE WAISMAN FROM MEMORIES TO MEMOIRS More than 250 people, including Barbara and Roger Lyons Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services (GMJSS) offered a free (pictured with Waisman, right), attended a special evening writing class for seniors to help them get in touch with their with Holocaust survivor, Robbie Waisman, one of the creative side. Warren Lieberman (pictured), a self-published Boys of Buchenwald. Waisman shared his memories, both author, The Rivard Report contributor, retired Administrator the good from his early childhood and the painful from of Temple Beth-El and GMJSS board member, led the classes. the Holocaust, and then answered questions. A reception Students brought their imagination and memories, and followed, while guests toured the Holocaust Memorial learned how to put them to paper. Museum.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2016 23 IN THE COMMUNITY: TEENS San Antonio BBYO off to a great year San Antonio BBYO, which has two local chapters – Sababa (BBG) for girls, and Erich Weiss (AIZ) for boys – has a calendar full of local events along with regional and international conventions planned. A complete listing of upcoming events may be found online at www.jccsanantonio. org/bbyo. BBYO is the largest Jewish youth organization in the world, providing opportunities for Jewish youth to strengthen their Jewish identity, develop leadership skills, meet teens Caption: San Antonio BBYO recently had an exciting start to the year with their annual Fall Kickoff Party. Around 60 current and new members attended from around the world, the pool party in September as one of the first events of the 2016-2017 school year. form a connection with their community, and enhance to have fun, learn life-long service projects, and Jewish For more information [email protected] or (210) their personal development. skills, and form lasting leadership events. about BBYO, or how to join, 302-6869. This popular “youth led” friendships at local events, BBYO is open to all Jewish contact Devin Billstein, program allows members weekend conventions, teens in grades 9 through 12. BBYO City Director, at Dynamic year for teens planned with CTeens The local chapter of CTeens—the famed program that has revolutionized teen programming throughout the world—began in early September. This social and empowering program allowss teens to connect with other Jewish kids, learn about themselves, study, participate in Mitvzah projects and have a blast, all within a Jewish context and setting. For this inaugural year, 13 special programs and activities as well as 3 local, state and international Shabbatons have been planned. Each social program is comprised of fun, food and a Jewish theme. Programs include; the Kickoff Social, Biking on the River, Movie Night, Enchanted Rock and much more. In addition to this new program, Rabbi Marrus’ Wednesday evening learning program from 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. will continue for its fifth year. Some of the course offered this year are SuperJew: The Miracle of Jewish Survival; Sticky Situations: Solutions for Tricky Moral Dilemmas; and Jewish Revolutions: Building a Better World. that it is important and vital for teens to continue the discussions and study about their own heritage.” Close to 100 Jewish teens participated in the studying about Judaism, Israel and other relevant For a full schedule of C-Teen events, please 2015-2016 school year studying a broad range of issues,” said Rabbi Yossi Marrus, coordinator of contact Rabbi Yossi Marrus at (210) 764-0300, Jewish topics including; courses on Jewish history, CTeens. “These young adults are the future of our email [email protected] or visit www. Israel, modern psychology and more. “I believe people and when given the opportunity truly enjoy ChabadSA.com/Cteens.

24 OCTOBER 2016 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2016 25 ARTS & CULTURE Newly Revised Sunday afternoon Concert The Diary of Anne series at Temple Beth-El November 6 at 12:30 p.m., Temple Beth-El participants playing a piece together. Frank comes students in Middle School and High School Future concerts include a performance will present a concert which features each featuring the musical talents of adult Temple student on their own instrument. The concert, members on February 5, 2017, and, on March to the Vex part of the congregation’s Sunday Afternoon 19, 2017, a concert by Temple Beth- El member Concert Series, will culminate with all and prolific composer, David Pinansky. Next at The Sheldon Vexler production of The Diary of Theatre is The Diary of Anne Anne Frank includes Vex Frank, on stage October 20 newcomer Jessica Salazar as through November 13. Anne, with Jim Mammarella, When the play was first Theresa Bishop, Andrea written, Frances Goodrich Tuszynski, Byrd Bonner, Frame every image with care. and Albert Hackett, husband Lisa Fritschle, Isaac Oullette, and wife writers who had Lynn Utley, Steve Zinkgraf, written for a number of Bethany Ratliff, Rick Lukens, Hollywood films, used Myles Martinez and Andrew excerpts from Anne Frank’s Roland. diary, excluding a number Performances are of passages cut by Otto Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Frank. In this transcendently Saturdays at 8 p.m., and powerful new adaptation Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets by Wendy Kesselman, Anne are available by calling Frank emerges from history a The Vex Box Office at 210- living, lyrical, intensely gifted 302-6835. Prices are $22 young girl, who confronts her (General Admission), $19 rapidly changing life and the (JCC Member, Seniors 65+, increasing horror of her time Military, Groups of 10+, with astonishing honesty, wit, SATCO), and $16 (Students). and determination. Visit www.vexler.org/anne- Directed by Eva Laporte, frank for more information. the cast of The Vex’s

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LETTERS continued from page 1 Rodfei Sholom to host The letters, which usually arrive without a return festive holiday meals address, are sent to the Israel Post Lost and Found Rosh Hashanah luncheon Bonjourno! All are welcome Department. They are On the second day of Rosh to attend Rodfei Sholom’s Pizza delivered before the Jewish Hashanah, Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the Hut on Sunday, Oct. 19, High Holidays. Congregation Rodfei Sholom from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Written in many will serve a traditional home- event will include kid- and languages, the letters have cooked holiday lunch including adult-friendly food in the come from countries gefilte fish, round raisin Sukkah. RSVP by Monday, Oct. around the world, challahs, apples and honey and 17, to [email protected] or including Russia, China, Letters from around the world addressed to God, Our Heavenly more. All seniors are invited as (210) 493-3557. France, Nigeria, Spain, the Father and the Kotel are delivered to the Western Wall before the guests of the synagogue. RSVP Sukkot Shabbat Dinner Netherlands, the United High Holidays and placed between the stones of the holy site. at (210) 493-3557 or rodfeisa@ Rodfei Sholom’s Kabbalat Kingdom and the United (Photo/ Ran Dickstein) gmail.com. Shabbat Services will begin States. Pizza In The Hut at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21. Services will be followed by a traditional dinner with Persian flair catered by Manijeh Nathan. Join family and friends while performing the mitzvah of eating in the Sukkah. Contact the synagogue office to RSVP. Tashlich by

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2016 Bryan Edward Stone is a the River Professor of History at Del Mar Congregation Rodfei Sholom @ 1:30pm College in Corpus Christi, Texas, will host Tashlich by the River where he teaches courses in U.S. on Sunday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. In the Beldon Library at the Jewish Campus History. He was also a Visiting ‘til noon at the Pearl Brewery Professor at the Schusterman Amphitheatre on the San RSVP is suggested by calling (210) 302-6960, or email Lynn at Center for Jewish Studies at the Antonio River (located behind University of Texas at Austin. His the Green restaurant - lots of [email protected] most recent book is the memoir free parking available). Brunch of Alexander Z. Gurwitz, will be available including fresh Memories of Two Generations: A bagels with schmear and jelly, Yiddish Life in Russia and Texas juice and Starbucks coffee at $5 (University of Alabama Press, per person. RSVP to (210) 493- 2016), which he edited for 3557 or by email to rodfeisa@ publication by preparing the text In this talk, Dr. Stone will describe the gmail.com. and authoring a critical Tashlich, which means “you preparation and publication of Memories of introduction and footnotes. He is Two Generations: A Yiddish Life in Russia and will cast,” traditionally takes also the author of The Chosen place between Rosh Hashanah Texas. The book was published by the Universi- Folks: Jews on the Frontiers of and Yom Kippur. As Jews, we ty of Alabama Press in May of 2016. Texas (University of Texas Press, symbolically cast away our sins 2010), which won the Southern into a natural body of water Jewish Historical Society Book (such as a sea, river, stream, Prize in 2011. He is the managing lake, or pond), and resolve to editor of the annual journal improve our lives. Everyone Southern Jewish History and has written and spoken extensively will have the opportunity to about the Jews of Texas. He holds write their “sins” on special a Ph.D. in American Studies from paper and actually watch them the University of Texas at Austin. disappear in the river.

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CHABAD CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE & LEARNING 14535 Blanco Rd. (210) 764-0300 / www.chabadsa.com Sunday, October 2 Tuesday, October 11 Saturday, October 22 Erev Rosh Hashanah Erev Yom Kippur/Yom Kippur Eve Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot Shachrit - 8 a.m. Shachrit - 6:30 a.m. Shachrit - 9:30 a.m. MInchah & Maariv - 7 p.m. Minchah - 3 p.m. Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 3 Kol Nidrei - 6:45 p.m. Torah Reading & Sermon - 10:30 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Day One Wednesday, October 12 Minchah, Seudat Shlishit & Maariv - 6:30 p.m. Shachrit - 9 a.m. Yom Kippur Day Sunday, October 23 Babysitting & Junior MInyan - 10:30 a.m. Shachrit - 9:30 a.m. Hoshanah Rabbah/Shemini Atzeret Eve Torah Reading & Sermon - 11 a.m. Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Shachrit - 8 a.m. Shofar Service - 12 p.m. Torah Reading & Sermon - 12 p.m. Minchah & Maariv (Hakkafot) - 6:40 p.m. Mussaf - 12:45 p.m. Yizkor - 1 p.m. Monday, October 24 Minchah - 5:15 p.m. Minchah - 5:30 p.m. Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah Eve Tashlich @ Edgewater - 5:45 p.m. Neilah - 6:45 p.m. Shachrit - 9:30 a.m. Maariv - 7:55 p.m. End of Fast - 7:42 p.m. Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 4 Annual Break the fast following services, RSVP Torah Reading & Sermon - 10:30 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Day Two 764-0300 Yizkor - 11:30 a.m. Shachrit - 9 a.m. Sunday, October 16 Minchah & Maariv - 6:40 p.m. Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Erev Sukkot Children’s Program - 6:15 p.m. Torah Reading & Sermon - 11 a.m. Shachrit - 8 a.m. Simchat Torah Dancing-Hakkafot - 7:15 p.m. Shofar Service - 12 p.m. Minchah & Maariv - 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 25 Mussaf - 12:45 p.m. Annual Sukkot Dinner following services, RSVP Simchat Torah Minchah & Maariv - 7 p.m. 764-0300 Shachrit - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 5 Monday, October 17 Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Fast of Gedalya Sukkot Day One Torah Reading, Aliyot Honors/Hakkafot - 11 a.m. Shachrit - 6:30 a.m. Shachrit - 9:30 a.m. Minchah & Maariv - 6:30 p.m. Minchah & Maariv - 6:45 p.m. Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 29 Friday, October 7 Torah Reading & Sermon - 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Bereishit Erev Shabbat Shuvah Minchah & Maariv - 6:45 p.m. Shachrit - 9:30 a.m. Shachrit - 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 18 Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Minchah & Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:55 p.m. Sukkot Day Two Torah Reading & Sermon - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 8 Shachrit - 9:30 a.m. Minchah & Maariv - 6:30 p.m. Shabbat Shuvah Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Shachrit - 9:30 a.m. Torah Reading & Sermon - 10:30 a.m. Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Minchah & Maariv - 6:45 p.m. Torah Reading & Sermon - 11 a.m. Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 19-21 Minchah, Seudat Shlishit & Maariv - 6:30 p.m. Chol Hamoed Sukkot Shachrit - 6:30 a.m. Minchah & Maariv - 6:30 p.m.

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CONGREGATION AGUDAS ACHIM 16550 Huebner Road; San Antonio TX 78248 (210) 479-0307 www.agudas-achim.org Erev Rosh Hashanah Neilah – 5:45 p.m. Reservation required Sunday, October 2 - 8:00 p.m. Babysitting provided during services Hoshanah Rabbah Babysitting provided during service Children’s Processional - Final Shofar - Family Sunday, October 23 - 7:30 a.m. First Day Rosh Hashanah Havdalah7:48 p.m. Breakfast following service in the Sukkah Break the Fast Monday, October 3 - 8:00 a.m. Sh’mini Atzeret (Yizkor) Youth Services (birth –high school) 11:00 a.m. Erev Sukkot Monday, October 24 - 9:00 a.m. Babysitting provided during service Sunday, October 16 - 6:15p.m. Yizkor - 11:00 a.m. Second Day Rosh Hashanah Oneg following Kiddush luncheon following Family Dinner – Shawarma in the Sukkah Tuesday, October 4 - 8:00 a.m. Erev Simchat Torah Reservation required Youth Services (birth -8th grade) 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 24 - 6 p.m. Babysitting provided during service Sukkot First Day Family Hot Dog Dinner sponsored by Sisterhood Kiddush luncheon following Monday, October 17 - 9:00 a.m. Reservation required Kabbalat Shabbat Kiddush luncheon in the sukkah Service/Kinder Consecration - 7:15 p.m. Friday, October 7 - 6:15 p.m. Sukkot Second Day Dancing with Sifrei Torah Oneg following Tuesday, October 18 - 9:00 a.m. Dessert following 14535 Blanco Rd. (210) 764-0300 / www.chabadsa.com Shabbat Shuvah Kiddush luncheon in the sukkah Simchat Torah Saturday, October 8 - 9:00 a.m. Club Agudas Achim Tuesday, October 25 - 9 a.m. Kiddush luncheon following Supper in the Sukkah - 7:00pm Service & Dancing with Sifrei Torah Reservation required Kever Avot/Memorial Services Kiddush luncheon following Sunday, October 9 Heintz Preschool’s Pizza-in-the-Hut Friday Night with Friends Musical Memorial Gardens - 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 19 - 5:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Palmetto Street - 10:30 a.m. Reservation required Friday, October 28 - 6:15 p.m. Tashlich Service and Pizza Picnic Young Couples Club of Agudas Oneg following Sunday, October 9 - 5:30 p.m. Sushi in the Sukkah Shabbat Bereshit Riverwalk at original Agudas Achim site Thursday, October 20 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 29 - 9:00 a.m. 102 Aubrey St. 78204. Reservation required Kiddush luncheon following Kol Nidre Friday Night With Friends Musical Tuesday, October 11 - 6:30pm p.m. Chol Hamoed Kabbalat Shabbat and Babysitting provided during service Potluck Dinner Friday, October 21 - 6:15 p.m. Yom Kippur Family Dinner - 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 12 - 9:00 a.m. Dairy/parve potluck Youth Services (birth – high school) 11:00 a.m. Musaf - 11:15 a.m. Yizkor - 12:30 p.m. Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot Afternoon Recess Saturday, October 22 - 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Kiddush luncheon following service in sukkah Avodah – 3:30 p.m. Teen Camp Out in the Sukkah Martyrology - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 22 - 7:00 p.m. Mincha – 4:30 p.m. Havdalah 7:30 p.m.

CONGREGATION BETH AM

7150 IH 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78213/[email protected]/ (210) 492-2173/ www.bethamsatx.org/Reconstructionist Congregation Beth Am will welcome Rabbi Barry Krieger to lead High UUC, 7130 IH-10 (across IH-10 from Wonderland of the Americas Mall). Holy Day Services. Beth Am, the only Reconstructionist congregation in All are welcome; no fees are required except for the Break-the-Fast after Yom San Antonio, is known for its egalitarian, participatory services and warm Kippur. For more information, call 210/492-2173, or check the congregation’s informality. web site, www.bethamsatx.org. All services, except Tashlich, will be held at the Fellowship Hall of the First

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www. congregationisraelsatx.org / (210)387-2436 Fax (210)764 0859 / Conservative / Contact for service locations and contribution Erev Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah-Day 2 Yom Kippur SUNDAY OCT. 2 TUESDAY, OCT. 4 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 Evening Service -7 p.m. Morning Service-9 a.m. Morning Service-9:00 a.m. Yizkor Memorial Service-12:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Erev Yom Kippur Mincha -5 p.m. MONDAY, OCT. 3 TUESDAY, OCT. 11 Followed by Neilah Morning Service-9 a.m. Kol Nidre Service -6:45 p.m. Concluding Shofar- 7:15 p.m. Followed by Maariv, Havdalah and Break the Fast

CONGREGATION RODFEI SHOLOM

3003 Sholom Drive San Antonio, TX 78230 [email protected] (210) 493-3557 www.rodfeisholom.org EREV ROSH HASHANAH TASHLICH EREV SUKKOT Saturday, October 22 Sunday, October 2 Sunday, October 9 Sunday, October 16 Morning Services - 9:00 AM Evening Services - 7:00 PM 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mincha/Ma’ariv - 6:45 PM Mincha/Ma’ariv - 6:30 PM Candle Lighting - 7:02 PM *Venue TBD Candle Lighting - 7:07 PM Havdalah - 7:40 PM

ROSH HASHANAH EREV YOM KIPPUR SUKKOT HOSHANA RABBA Monday, October 3 Tuesday, October 11 Monday, October 17 Sunday, October 23 Morning Services - 8:00 AM Mincha - 3:00 PM Morning Services - 9:00 AM Morning Services - 8:00 AM Shofar Service - 11:00 AM Kol Nidre - 6:45 PM Mincha/Ma’ariv - 6:45 PM Followed by Brunch Evening Services - 7:00 PM Candle Lighting - 6:51 PM Candle Lighting - 6:46 PM Mincha/Ma’ariv - 6:30 PM Candle Lighting - 8:01 PM Candle Lighting - 6:39 PM YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 18 Tuesday, October 4 Wednesday, October 12 Morning Services - 9:00 AM YIZKOR/SHEMINI ATZERET Morning Services - 8:00 AM Morning Services - 9:00 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv - 6:45 PM Monday, October 24 Shofar Service - 11:00 AM Yizkor Memorial Service - 12:30 PM Candle Lighting - 7:45 PM Morning Services - 9:00 AM Followed by lunch Mincha - 5:15 PM Yizkor Services - 10:30 AM Ne’ilah - 6:45 PM CHOL HA-MOED SUKKOT Mincha/Ma’ariv - 6:30 PM SHABBOS SHUVA Sounding of Shofar - 7:50 PM Wednesday - Thursday, October 19 - 20 Candle Lighting - 7:58 PM Shabbat of Repentance SHABBAT Morning Services - 6:30 AM Hakafot-Simchat Torah - 7:30 PM Friday, October 7 Friday, October 14 Mincha/Ma’ariv - 6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:45 PM Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:45 PM SIMCHAT TORAH Candle Lighting - 6:56 PM Candle Lighting - 6:48 PM Friday, October 21 Tuesday, October 25 Saturday, October 15 Morning Services - 6:30 AM Morning Services - 9:00 AM Saturday, October 8 Morning Services - 9:00 AM Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:30 PM Followed by lunch Morning Services - 9:00 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv - 6:45 PM Candle Lighting - 6:41 PM Mincha/Ma’ariv - 6:45 PM Havdalah - 7:48 PM Followed by Sukkot Shabbat Dinner Havdalah - 7:56 PM SHABBAT CHOL HA-MOED SUKKOT

JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE HILL COUNTRY held at Universalist Unitarian Church at 960 Barnett St. in Kerrville, Texas 78028 www.jchc-kerrville.org. Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Erev Rosh Hashanah Service, Sunday, October 2, 7 p.m. Kol Nidre, Monday, October 11, 7 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Service, Monday, October 3, 10 a.m. Yom Kippur Service, Tuesday, October 12, 10 a.m. Lunch and Taschllich Service, October 3, Break the Fast - China Town, 735 Hill Country Dr. Kerrville Taqueria Jalisco, 2190 Junction Highway, Kerrville

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TEMPLE BETH-EL

211 Belknap Place; San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 733-9135 www.beth-elsa.org ROSH HASHANAH YOM KIPPUR SUKKOT Sunday, October 2 Tuesday, October 11 Sunday, October 16 6:30 pm—Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 6:30 pm—Kol Nidre Service (early service) 6:00 pm—Erev Sukkot Service at the Nathan (early service) 8:45 pm—Kol Nidre Service (late service) residence 8:45 pm—Erev Rosh Hashanah Service Wednesday, October 12 Monday, October 17 (late service) 9:00 am—Children’s Service (Wulfe Sanctuary) 10:30 am—Sukkot Morning Festival Worship (J.Y. Monday, October 3 9:00 am to 5:00 pm—Meditation and self-study Golden Sukkah) 9:00 am—Children’s Service (Wulfe Sanctuary) with music for adults (Oppenheimer Chapel) 10:30 am—Rosh Hashanah Morning Service 10:30 am—Yom Kippur Morning Service (Wulfe ATZERET-SIMCHAT TORAH (Wulfe Sanctuary) Sanctuary) Sunday, October 23 10:30 am—Rosh Hashanah Morning Service 10:30 am—Yom Kippur Morning Service (Barshop 6:30 pm—Erev Atzeret-Simchat Torah Service and (Barshop Auditorium) Auditorium) Consecration 12:30 pm—Tashlich at San Pedro Springs Park, 1:00 pm—Yom Kippur Symposium Monday, October 24 after service (with apples & honey) 2:30 pm—Yom Kippur Afternoon Service 10:30 am—Atzeret-Simchat Torah Morning 4:30 pm—Yizkor-Memorial Service Festival Worship Service with Yizkor (Wulfe KEVER AVOT - 4:30 pm—Program for school-aged children Sanctuary) CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICES 5:30 pm—Neilah–Concluding Service Sunday, October 9 Following services, Break-the-Fast in the Barshop 10:00 am — Beth-El Memorial Park Auditorium, hosted by Temple Beth-El Sisterhood (Austin Highway) 11:00 am— Temple Beth-El Cemetery (Palmetto St.)

TEMPLE CHAI 2121 Lockhill Selma, San Antonio, TX 78213 / (210) 340-2090 / www.templechaisa.org / Reform All services will be held at the Temple’s new facility at - 2121 Lockhill Selma (NE Corner of NW Military Hwy) unless otherwise noted. More information at www.templechaisa.org/hhd. Erev Rosh Hashanah Tashlich Yom Kippur Sunday, Oct. 2 Sunday, Oct. 9 Wednesday, Oct. 12 Service – 8:00 p.m. Ceremony – 10:30 a.m. (at Brackenridge Park, Morning Service – 10:00 a.m. near Joske Pavilion) Afternoon Study with Rabbi David Komerofsky – Rosh Hashanah – Day 1:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3 Erev Yom Kippur Contemplative Musical Service – 3:00 p.m. Service – 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 Yizkor Memorial Service – 4:00 p.m. Kol Nidre Service – 8:00 p.m. Neilah Closing Service – 5:00 p.m. Shabbat Shuvah Break-the-Fast – 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 Service – 6:45 p.m.

FORT SAM HOUSTON JEWISH CONGREGATION / JEWISH MILITARY COMMUNITY All services will be held at The Fort Sam Houston Main Post Chapel, Building 2200, 1605 Wilson Way, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234 Call (210) 221-2754 for more information. held at Universalist Unitarian Church at 960 Barnett St. in Kerrville, Texas 78028 www.jchc-kerrville.org. Eve of Rosh Hashanah, First Day Rosh Hashanah, Second Day Tuesday, Yom Kippur Sunday, October 2, @ 1915 HRS (7:15 PM) October 4 @ 0900 HRS (9:00 AM) Wednesday, October 12 @ 0900 HRS (9:00 Rosh Hashanah, First Day Shabbat Shuvah AM) Monday, October 3 @ 0900 HRS (9:00 AM) Friday, October 7 @ 1930 HRS (7:30 PM) Yom Kippur ends @ 1942 HRS (7:42 PM) Eve of Rosh Hashanah, Second Day Eve of Yom Kippur- Kol Nidre Monday, October 3 @ 1945 HRS (7:45 PM) Tuesday, October 11 @ 1845 HRS (6:45PM)

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2016 31 HIGH HOLIDAYS: PERSPECTIVE Forgiveness (A free translation from the our faults and makes it period without sincerely I am convinced that nothing heart gives bodily health; work of Rabbi Lior Engelman) very easy for us to identify asking forgiveness from a can atone for what was done jealousy is rot to the bones” weaknesses in others. It’s person whom you hurt. It’s to me. (Proverbs 14.30). And as the Forgiveness: Hard to Ask especially difficult to ask impossible to stand before It’s hard to forgive commentators explain there, It’s hard to ask for forgiveness from someone the Creator of the Universe because this means a person whose heart calmly forgiveness, it’s hard to whose standing is inferior as if you did not have any acknowledging that the forgives will live a long life, admit a mistake. It’s even to our own, and so we find deficiencies. In order to person who hurt me is now while a person who is filled harder when we are forced it especially difficult to stand before God correctly, acting with great bravery with a jealous desire for to admit that sometimes ask forgiveness from our bent over and with modesty, by asking for forgiveness. vengeance will see his bones the evil that we did wasn’t children, from our students, we need the courage to It’s hard to forgive rot. The obsessive quest for even done by accident. It’s and from any other person admit wrongdoing and ask because it’s comfortable the ruin of the other turns hard to admit that we are who is beholden to us. It’s someone for forgiveness. to be the wounded and one’s own life into a rot that not wholly perfect--it goes hard to ask forgiveness the unfortunate one. It’s does not heal. against the conscientious because it’s difficult to Forgiveness: almost addictive to be the Our ability to forgive gives image that we construct for acknowledge that we are Hard to Grant discriminated against, the us hope during the Days of ourselves. It’s hard to ask only human beings: limited, It’s hard to forgive. Very one whom the world crushes, Awe that God too will be forgiveness from a person mistaken, at times willfully hard. It’s hard because it’s because the unfortunate one forgiving and pardon us our whom we have hurt because devious—mortals and not very tempting to nurse a can bask in self pity and not sins. Shana Tova. the request for forgiveness God. grudge forever, to forever demand anything of himself. may be taken as assuming Precisely because it is so give the person who hurt me To forgive means to move Copyright 2016, Teddy complete responsibility hard to ask forgiveness this the feeling that he remains forward and not bury oneself Weinberger for what happened, even step is so much needed. in a position of obligation in the past. though that might not be Asking forgiveness is toward me. It’s hard to Precisely because it is so the case. Also, the person equivalent to many hours forgive because his hurting hardHernandez to forgive CPA we must/ 2x1 units (2 units) who asks for forgiveness is of studying ethics and to me immediately puts me forgive,Jewish becauseJournal “a - calmJanuary 2010 - v.1 often considered to be the many years of working on above him—he is the bad “loser” in the battle, while one’s character traits. Asking one and I am the good one; the person who is asked to forgiveness puts a person I am the pious one and he forgive is taken to be the in their true aspect as a is the evil one. It’s hard to “ v i c t or.” human being--as lacking, as forgive because of my pride, It’s hard to ask forgiveness someone with weaknesses, as which thinks that there is mainly because of the trait someone who is not perfect. no price for my wounded of pride, which makes it It’s practically impossible honor. Because of my own very difficult for us to see to enter the High Holiday exaggerated self-importance,

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32 OCTOBER 2016 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL YOUR JEWISH COMMUNITY JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Main Number: (210) 302-6960 / Holocaust Memorial Museum: (210) 302-6807 / Beldon Library: (210) 302-6805 Barshop Jewish Community Center Ronit Sherwin, Chief Executive Officer Samantha Mazuz, Young Adult Division 12500 NW Military Highway, Suite 275, San Antonio, TX 78231 [email protected] / (210) 302-6961 Director & Marketing Manager Phone: (210) 302-6820 Fax: (210) 408-2341 [email protected] Executive Director: Saul F. Levenshus Email: [email protected] Lauren Abraham, Special Programs Coordinator Ellen Ollervidez, President: Stephen J. Kramer Website: www.jccsanantonio.org A birth through life organization, JCC programs include a nationally- [email protected] Community Relations Director and accredited nursery school, after ​school​ care and programs, summer Director Holocaust Memorial Museum Leslie Komet Ausburn, camp programs, programming for adults and senior adults, plus [email protected] Marketing/Editor The Jewish Journal cultural, educational and recreational programs open to the community. [email protected] Nathan Ratner, Coordinator San Antonio Jewish Coalition for Literacy Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus Tiffany Bockerstette, Chief Financial Officer [email protected] of the San Antonio Jewish Community [email protected] 12500 NW Military Hwy, Suite 100, San Antonio Texas 78231 Danielle Roberts, Accounting Associate Phone: (210) 302-6801 Fax: (210) 408-2322 Linda Brown, Campaign Administrator [email protected] Director of Operations: Mike Griffin [email protected] Kristin Rodriguez, Education Associate, President: Alice Viroslav Website: www.thecampustx.org The Campus features a variety of spaces available to rent for small or Alan Carney, Accounting Manager Holocaust Memorial Museum large events. [email protected] [email protected] Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services Matthew Faulkner, Juana Rubalcava, Education Director Programs Manager, 12500 N.W. Military Hwy. Suite 260, San Antonio, TX 78231 Holocaust Memorial Museum Holocaust Memorial Museum Phone: (210) 302-6946 Website: http://www.goldenmanor.net [email protected] [email protected] Executive Director: Daniel L. Laser President: Alice R. Troy Susan Avitan Kariv, Chief Development Officer Julie Schack, Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services (GMJSS) works to enhance the [email protected] DIrector of Women’s Philanthropy lives of Jewish seniors in the San Antonio Area by providing transpor- [email protected] tation and direct programing and through partnerships with other Sandy Leigh, Advertising Director organizations for programs that benefit San Antonio area Jewish The Jewish Journal, [email protected] Caitlin Strayer, Office Manager seniors.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2016 33 SIMCHAT TORAH & SUKKOT Simchat Sukkot scavenger hunt Annual Sukkot Torah at the JCC Family Dinner In celebration of ancestors creative activities. Be prepared so celebration wandering the dessert, the JCC will solve a riddle or two, as well! The to be held at be hosting a Sukkot scavenger hunt evening will conclude with everyone at Agudas for families in the community on making their own edible sukkah as a Chabad Oct. 16 Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. dessert the whole family can enjoy. The Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Achim Festivities will begin with This event is geared towards Learning invites the community to attend its Havdalah outside, before families families with elementary school- Annual Sukkot Family Dinner on Sunday, set off to their different destinations aged kids, but siblings are welcome Oct. 16, at the Chabad Center, 14535 Blanco Agudas Achim will celebrate across the Campus. Families can to join. The cost is $15 per family Simchat Torah on Monday, Oct. Rd. Services will be held at 6:45 p.m. and the expect to visit at least four stations and reservations can be made online dinner will begin at 7:30 p.m. 24, starting with a free family throughout the course of the at www.jccsanantonio.org/seasons Hot Dog Dinner at 6 p.m. The The festive event will be held in the center’s scavenger hunt that will include or by calling (210) 302-6867. spacious Sukkah and will feature a traditional meal will be followed by a both team building challenges and spirited Simchat Torah service holiday dinner, singing and L’c h a i m s . Cost is and Kinder Consecration at 7 $20 for adults and $10 for children. p.m., singing and dancing with Kindly RSVP by calling Chabad at (210) 764- the Torah followed by dessert. Chabad to host annual 0300 or by emailing [email protected]. Call (210) 479-0307 or email [email protected] for Sushi in the Sukkah more information. A The Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning invites the community vegetarian option is available to attend its annual Sushi in the Sukkah event on Thursday, Oct. 20, 7:30 upon request. p.m.-9:30 p.m. at the Chabad Center, 14535 Blanco Rd. The adult only event will be held in the center’s spacious Sukkah and will feature an on-site sushi chef, a Kosher wine selection, and lots of socializing. Cost is $20 per person. Simchat Kindly RSVP by calling Chabad at (210) 764-0300 or by emailing info@ ChabadSA.com. Torah at Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers- Chabad – PLEASE Latter Stage Series A Free Dementia Caregiving Program TELL Oct. 24 Conducted by Part 1: October 26 The Chabad Center OUR Part 2: November 9 This series will include discussions regarding providing care, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm for Jewish Life & Learning communicating, developing resources, and providing an optimal end invites the community to ADVERTISERS of life experience. Part 2 will consist of “Ask the Experts” panel Q&A discussion. Arden Courts of San Antonio attend its Simchat Torah THAT YOU 15290 Huebner Road Kiddush and Hakkafot on Come to one or come to all. San Antonio, TX 78231 Monday, Oct. 24, at the SAW Call early to RSVP as seating is limited. You do not have to attend one part to attend the other. A light supper Chabad Center, 14535 Blanco Co-sponsored by: Rd. An interactive educational THEM IN will be served. Adult care will be provided by qualified staff. Please ask for this service program for children will when making your reservation. begin at 6:15 p.m. Hakkafot THE Assisted Living Facility ID #100213 dancing and a Kiddush with JOURNAL! Call (210) 408-9100 or e-mail [email protected] to RSVP light refreshments will begin at 7:15 p.m. No RSVP is San Antonio and South Texas Chapter necessary.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2016 35 PERSPECTIVE U.S. & At Issue: Kafka in Jerusalem WORLD Franz Kafka’s reputation as legal battle was resolved only Perspective: a master of modern fiction, eight years later, on August Archaeologists in the peer of William Faulkner, STEVEN G. 8, 2016. The Supreme Court James Joyce, and Marcel KELLMAN of Israel instructed the Hoffe Proust, rests on a few dozen family to turn everything over Poland dig up Nazi stories and three unfinished to the National Library. novels – The Trial, The Castle, The extent of the Kafka of Jerusalem, the municipal time capsule with and Amerika. We would not be cache – hoarded in the library in Tel Aviv, or another reading Kafka today; but, for Hoffe apartment as well as organization in Israel or the treachery of Max Brod. As bank vaults in Tel-Aviv and abroad.” Just as Brod ignored war-era artifacts he lay dying of tuberculosis, Switzerland – awaits inventory. Kafka’s wishes, Hoffe ignored (JTA) — Archaeologists archaeologists had to cut Kafka, a perfectionist who Discovery of an unknown Brod’s and claimed the in Poland have unearthed a through various obstacles, wrote: “I ought to be able text as powerful as “The material as personal property. Nazi time capsule circa 1934 including concrete and to invent words capable of Judgment,” “Metamorphosis,” In 1975, a year after selling that contained images of Adolf German mines, to reach the blowing the odor of corpses in or “A Hunger Artist” could 22 letters and 10 postcards Hitler, newspapers and other capsule, which they opened a direction other than straight transform the map of modern from Kafka to Brod, she artifacts. using a chainsaw. into mine and the reader’s literature. The National was arrested at Ben-Gurion The archaeologists had In addition to photographs face,” asked his best friend to Library has pledged to Airport trying to smuggle been aware for years of of Hitler and newspapers, burn his manuscripts. Brod maintain the highest archival literary treasures abroad. In the existence of the time it contained two copies of agreed; but, then broke his standards as custodian of 1988, she auctioned off the capsule, which was buried the Nazi leader’s manifesto, promise. Brod spent much the Kafka papers. Kafka, original manuscript of The underground; but, had not Mein Kampf, as well as coins of the rest of his own life who never left Europe, was Trial for $2 million. been able to reach the copper and material promoting the ensuring that the world would buried in the New Jewish When Hoffe died in 2007, cylinder container, according town of Zlocieniec, which recognize Kafka’s genius. Cemetery in Prague-Žižkov. control of the Kafka papers to The Independent. was referred to by its former Kafka was a German- But, after a legal ordeal that passed to her daughters, Eva The capsule was located German name, Falkenberg, speaking Jew who lived in even the author of The Trial and Ruth. An investigative in September in the according to The European Czech-speaking Prague. could not have imagined, his report in Haaretz exposed the northwestern town of Pressphoto Agency. Though fascinated by Yiddish papers at least have made deplorable condition of the Zlocieniec, which was part The capsule is being kept theater, he was as conflicted aliyah, to a permanent home papers scattered throughout of Germany during World by the National Museum in about his Jewish identity as in Jerusalem. the Hoffe apartment in Tel- War II, and is believed to Szczecin, also in northwestern about everything else. “What Aviv. The National Library of have been hidden during the Poland, where its contents have I in common with Jews?” Steven G. Kellman is a Israel sued to take possession; construction of a building will be shown to the public, he asked. “I have hardly professor of comparative but,Beyer a veritably Boys / 2x2 Kafkaesque (4 units) used to train Nazis. The according to The Independent. anything in common with Jewish Journal - January 2014 literature at UTSA. myself and should stand very quietly in a corner, content that I can breathe.” However, during the final months of his short life, Kafka was studying Hebrew and expressing a wish to emigrate to Palestine. Had “We’ll Bend Over Backwards For You” he not died at age 40 in 1924, though, he might well have CommerCial and residential serviCes shared the fate of his three sisters, who perished in the (210) 656-9027 (830) 606-2697 Holocaust. Brod fled Europe for Palestine in 1939, taking with HEATING COOLING PLUMBING him a suitcase stuffed with Kafka’s papers. Before Brod died in Tel-Aviv in 1968, 24 Hour $25.00 EmErgEncy SErvicE Service Call he instructed his secretary, AvAilAblE witH A rEpAir Esther Hoffe, to donate the papers to “Hebrew University schedule service online @ www.beyerboys.com

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BUDAPEST (JTA) — Hundreds protested in Israel UN resolutions downtown Budapest against (JNS.org) A bipartisan are: Harry Reid (D-Nev.), a vandalism attack on a group of 88 U.S. senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Dick memorial to the nearly has sent a letter to President Durbin (D-Ill.), Tom Carper 600,000 victims of the Barack Obama urging (D-Del.), Bernie Sanders (D- Holocaust in Hungary. him to veto any anti-Israel Vt.), Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), The unknown vandals tore resolutions regarding the Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), photographs on display at Israeli-Palestinian conflict Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Tom Liberty Square and damaged brought in front of the Cotton (R-Ariz.), Ben Sasse or removed objects donated United Nations Security (R-Neb.) and Patrick Leahy to the Living Memorial Council before his term (D-Vt.). by survivors and their ends. The letter states, “We descendants. The pro-Israel lobby urge you to continue The memorial is group, the American Israel longstanding U.S. policy located opposite a statue Public Affairs Committee and make it clear that commemorating Hungary’s (AIPAC), initiated and you will veto any one- time under the rule of Nazi Budapest’s Living Memorial vandalized late at night on September 9. sponsored the letter with sided UNSC resolution Germany. Unveiled in 2014, Photo: Péter Fávics/Hungarian Free Press. leading efforts by Sens. that may be offered in the the statue erected by the Michael Rounds (R-S.D.) coming months. Any such center-right government of only the Hungarian state. from her family home and Kirsten Gillibrand resolution, whether focused Victor Orban shows an angel Among the protesters in a Budapest suburb, (D-N.Y.). on settlements or other final being attacked by a German on Sunday, Sept. 18 were Rakospalota, to the Hours after the statement status issues, will ultimately eagle – a design that critics Holocaust survivors, who Auschwitz-Birkenau death was released on September make it more difficult for say glosses over Hungary’s worked to fix and re-exhibit camp with her family. She was 20, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) Israelis and Palestinians to active role in sending its Jews their torn personal objects, the only one to return. said he supported the “spirit” resolve the conflict.” to their deaths during the documents of their past and Heller said she again of the letter but did not sign The senators also wrote Holocaust. The Hungarian pictures of their murdered brought the photo of her it because he rejects the idea the only way to resolve the government disputes the families. family that was torn down, that a “two-state solution” is Israeli-Palestinian conflict is interpretation, arguing the One was Aniko Heller, and will bring it again if the “only” resolution. through direct negotiations figure attacked represents all 88, who told JTA that she vandals destroy it. The 11 others who did leading to a two-state victims of fascism and not was deported in June 1944 not sign the bipartisan letter solution. The letter also reminded Obama about former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice, who vetoed a U.N. resolution that was one-sided in February 2011 as proof that “even well intentioned initiatives” at the U.N. could “risk locking the parties into positions that will make it more difficult to return to the negotiation table and make the compromises necessary for peace.”

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2016 37 FROM THE COVER U.S. & WORLD attack and siege in which an at a home for young men Islamic State inspired terrorist and women with disabilities. UC Berkeley reinstates student murdered four Jews. Perhaps nowhere was the Here, only a couple of miles impact of our support more from the Louvre, as well as inspiring than at the Western course on Palestine and settlers at the oldest Jewish school in Galilee Medical Center, (JTA) — The University as the shared governance comply with policies and France located in the heart where people of all ethnicities of California, Berkeley, has of our campus by the procedures that govern the of Paris, and at a synagogue and religions – including reinstated a student-led administration and faculty normal academic review and and another Jewish school in thousands of casualties from course about the history Senate,” Hesse wrote in a approval of proposed courses the suburb of Sarcelles, we the Syrian Civil War – are of Palestine a week after letter to department chairs in for the DeCal program” for found the same thing: security treated. suspending it following the division of social sciences student-led courses, said barriers and patrols of French In our own community, an outcry from Jewish and the divisional council of Dan Mogulof, the school’s military personnel – not police the impact of Federation is community leaders who the academic senate. assistant vice chancellor. – carrying automatic weapons. obvious, whether though the called it biased, anti- Critics weren’t satisfied. A day earlier, Berkeley We met with Gilles Clavreul, Holocaust Memorial Museum Zionist and in violation of “Our understanding is Hillel and its international the French government’s and Community Relations the university’s academic that the revisions to this umbrella group had called Inter-ministerial Delegate Council programming, or by standards. disturbingly biased course on the university’s president, for the Fight Against Racism supporting essential services The course has been are not substantive, and Janet Napolitano, and and Anti-Semitism. Clavreul at the Jewish Community renamed “Palestine: A Settler we reaffirm our belief that administrators to condemn expressed his dismay – Center and Jewish Family Colonial Inquiry,” Jweekly it violates University of the one-credit course in a authentic, I believe – that Service. From PJ Library to reported, after originally California policy prohibiting strongly worded statement any Jew should feel unsafe professional networking to being called “Palestine: A political indoctrination in that called it a “one-sided in France, and described the providing kosher meals to Settler Colonial Analysis.” the classroom,” said Roz course which puts forth a government’s efforts to address senior citizens, your support Carla Hesse, executive Rothstein, CEO of the pro- political agenda.” extremism and anti-Semitism. of Federation enables a dean of the university’s Israel group StandWithUs, in The course syllabus said it Many Jews are determined continuum of programs College of Letters and a statement. “Furthermore, would cover the history of to stay, anchored by the that serve members of our Science, announced on we believe that denying Palestine from the 1880s to ancient roots of French Jewry. community from birth to old September 20 that she had the history, identity, and the present and “explore the But some, especially younger age. reinstated the course, saying rights of any people in their connection between Zionism Jews, feel they have no choice What I learned on the that procedural issues in homeland is a destructive and settler colonialism.” but to leave. We participated Campaign Chairs and question had been resolved act of racism which deserves Students were to be required in an aliyah ceremony for 50 Directors Mission is less and that revisions had been condemnation – not to attend an event “relating families – a monthly event at obvious: that Federation made to the syllabus in acceptance into mainstream to Palestine” during the the Lucien de Hirsch School dollars are at work 24 hours a response to concerns that discourse.” semester and make a final in Paris. day, 365 days a year supporting the course was promoting a On September 13, the presentation proposing a In both cases, our Federation Jewish communities in need, political agenda, according to university suspended the “decolonial alternative” to agencies and financial here in the United States and Jweekly. course after determining the region’s problems not resources are there to help around the world. Whether in “I fully support and defend that the student facilitator, restricted to the two-state Dr. Gary Gossen / 2x2 units (4 units) – providing security and flood-stricken Baton Rouge, the principles and policies Paul Hadweh, “did not solution. support for Jewish institutions in France, in the former of our campus that protect Jewish Journal - April16 in France, and assisting those republics of the Soviet Union the academic freedom of all Jews who chose to find new or in Israel, your commitment members of our community, homes in Israel, the United to Federation helps to keep whether students, faculty States and elsewhere. Jewish communal life thriving. staff or visitors, as well From France we flew to Tel Aviv, which perhaps more than any other Israeli city demonstrates the hope and Gastroenterology Clinic of San Antonio, P.A. potential of the Jewish state. 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