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Moving We started the process of changing So we apologize — up front — for any program to manage information from one software program over in April, and for the last couple of inconvenience you experience because the information it uses to another is exactly like translating months we have been learning the new something in our contact with you isn’t to serve the members information from one language to another. software and checking the information for correct. We ask for your forbearance of the Berks County Jewish community. Even the best translations often do not accuracy. We are working very hard to as we work through these issues. If Unfortunately, that software has now capture the meanings properly and need eliminate all of the problems that we can something is wrong, please let me know become a hindrance, since it does not to be adjusted. The same happens when find before we transition completely to the right away. 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Gratz JCHS getting ready for another big year Meet Sheila Bornstein, one of our new board members The Jewish Community High School Reading. He has led teen trips to Israel with a rich educational experience. My first major involvement with of Gratz College begins its sixth year in with BBYO, and co-staffed a three week This program teaches, stretches and the Jewish Federation of Reading our community this fall. journey to Israel. encourages self-discovery. was my participation in a Mission to The program is held in the Jewish He has been a Division Head at NJY The Jewish Federation of Reading Israel in October. One can no longer Cultural Center, 1100 Berkshire Blvd., Camps and a Program Coordinator and Dr. Jerome Marcus, in memory of maintain the same distance from both Wyomissing, and is open to all Jewish for the Diller Teen Fellow Program in his father, Victor, a Gratz graduate, are their Judaism and their concern for students (grades 8-12) in our community. Metrowest, N.J. substantially underwriting much of the others after sharing this experience No synagogue affiliation is required. He brings a passion for informal cost of Gratz tuition in an effort to continue with those who were on the trip Parents and students are invited education to his teaching, and Andrew to bring additional Jewish education and those whose lives the Jewish to join ‘Rabbi Dov’ Lerner, our branch says that he “knows how to build opportunities to our community. Federation has affected. director, on Sunday, Sept. 15. The event community and to act as a guide as The cost of attending the Gratz Personal highlights: will be held at 6:30 with an Open House teens grow and bond together.” What’s Reading branch is only about $250 • Worked in Wyomissing Area and first night of classes. important to him is “the satisfaction that a year for a program that is a $1,295 Junior Senior High School Computer Andrew Apt also will be teaching I’m making a difference.” value. Lab at the Reading JCHS branch. He has JCHS is a trans-denominational, Go to www.gratz.edu/jchs to learn • Middle school mathematics a master’s in Jewish Education from independent, Hebrew High School that more about the course offerings. teacher in Illinois Hebrew University and a BA in history can grant academic credits (grades 11 Contact Jayne Kleinman at the JCC, • Served on other boards of from Kean University. & 12). It is not Reform, Conservative, 610-921-0624 or JayneK@jfreading. directors for Jewish and music He is completing his Social Studies Reconstructionist or Orthodox. It is based org for information on how to sign up. organizations Secondary Education Certificate from on the belief in Klal Yisrael — a sense of Registration for the program is open this • Degree in marketing and Arcadia University. In addition to school shared community and destiny among summer. statistics from Baruch College of and congregational environments, all Jews. Confidential, need-based scholarships the City University of New York Andrew brings his experience in working Its teachers, administrators and are available through Jewish Family • Married to Jeffrey Bornstein, in informal Jewish settings such as students come from all backgrounds and Service. Contact Sari Incledon at 610- and together we have 3 children and overnight camps and youth groups to streams of Judaism to provide students 921-0624 to learn more. 2 daughters-in-law

YEMIN ORDE Continued from Page 1 What’s Happening at the Village the struggle for an independent Jewish – An Update state in Palestine. On 14 May, 1948, he Thanks to the generosity of Friends formally proclaimed the establishment of Yemin Orde’s worldwide community of the State of Israel, a democratic state of supporters, including our Reading committed to the political rights and Jewish community, assistance from freedoms of all people. Can you imagine the Israeli government, and insurance a conversation between these two great reimbursements, displacement of the leaders?” staff and children at the Village was kept Federation Chairman Al Katz spoke of to a minimum. Remarkably, daily life the importance of Reading’s connection resumed only one month following the to Yemin Orde. fire. A new Master Plan was created to “Most importantly, the children have rebuild the Yemin Orde Youth Village to a beautiful, refurbished home that reflect its original beauty and to enhance represents Reading’s commitment to many of the older buildings and its aging caring for them,” he said. “It is the work of infrastructure. The fire damaged much Yemin Orde and its mission of caring for the Village The total cost of repairs will children in need that fills our hearts with be $21 million, including $12 million pride. Yemin Orde Youth Village provides raised in contributions from Yemin a home, a family and a future to more Orde supporters, including the Jewish than 500 children from around the world Federation of Reading. who have suffered trauma, from isolation Today, the Village hums again with and neglect. energy and activity. Recovery is seen “A portion of the community monies everywhere from the newly-rebuilt Abraham Lincoln House, our community’s new home at Yemin Orde Youth Village. raised annually through Federation’s Godjo to the fresh plantings of new Baltimore has provided $1 million to help building contractor to rebuild the home Israel Now initiative and allocated funds trees and flower beds on the formerly close the funding gap on recovery efforts. that houses Yemin Orde’s youngest from the annual campaign have played scorched hillsides. The first phase of Most of the work to clear and prepare the children with construction scheduled an important role in supporting the Village a comprehensive Master Plan that is land for building is finished. to begin this summer. The site work historically. In addition, Reading quickly designed to account for recovery for Land preparation and digging is (former library) has been completed responded to the devastation of the lost buildings and for construction of nearing completion on the 10 staff homes where graduate support offices, informal wildfires with critical emergency dollars.” new facilities is underway. The Harry and the Marcus Aurelius Children’s educators’ offices and a clubhouse for and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation of Home. An agreement was signed with a children and staff will be built. Don’t Forget! Lecture and Demonstration by Juliette Aristides Observations: The importance of seeing and creating art in our times Sunday, August 11, Reading Public Museum 11 a.m. Welcome Reception 11:30 a.m. Lecture & Demonstration Lecture is free with museum admission and is open to the public OctoberSummer 20122013 SHALOMSHALOM PagePage 33 LookingCommunity forward has toball a greatat ballgame New Year following special annualDON’T MISS meeting OUT By Alvin Katz in need. Providing food, assistance with visit, among other sites, Yemin Orde, and Be sure to pick up the October ChairmanThis year’s Jewish Federation of expensesFederation and so many it and other our communityaspects of getting thrive Meir Panim, which we support through ReadingI want annualto take meeting this was a whole thoseamid theless many fortunate challenges back onwe their face. feet. your contributions. Yemin Orde is a youth Berks County Living timenew to ballgame wish all of youcompared a with past Our Amanda ܁nance committeeHornberger has of been Albright working village in the Carmel mountains near Haifa magazine featuring a special verygatherings. Happy andMembers Sweet of the community overtimeCollege’s ensuring Holocaust that ourResource funds are Center well which caters to youth in need, providing supplement produced by the gathered at FirstEnergy Stadium prior spoke to the group and thanked the New Year. cared and accounted for. I also want to them with shelter, emotional support and Jewish Federation of Reading. to aAs June we enter9 Reading into the Fightin Phils game recognizecommunity Tammy for supporting Mitgang and her her as entire she an excellent education. Meir Panim is, for Newthanks Year, to the we team’s reflect hospitality. Federation/JCCtook over this important staff who local work institution. tirelessly A the lack of a better description, similar to The meeting was held in the deck highlight of the day was the presentation Special thanks to Campaign on what we have for you. what we would call a soup kitchen but with Co-Chairs Howard & Victoria accomplishedarea behind third this base past on a warm, sunny of theAs weJFS enter Volunteer the New of Year, the Year I am awardhappy toto a different concept. Here those in need can yearSunday. and what While challenges those wholie ahead attended for us announceLaine Heisler that forwe her have work a Mission with Friendship to Israel get hot meals that are SERVED to them, not Hafetz for spearheading the inenjoyed the coming a delicious year. Your breakfast, Federation theyhas thisCircle. month Laine in conjunction got to throw with the out Allentown the first cafeteria style as here in the States, so that project, which raised $19,200 for providedlistened tomany Federation interesting leaders programs and staffand Federation.pitch at that With day’s the game! numbers participating, they don’t feel like they are getting a handout. Federation! See Page 7 for a list members talk about our organization’s The following were elected to the speakers this past year. We have attended this should be a very worthwhile Mission. In addition, Meir Panim serves thousands of advertisers and patrons. tomany those accomplishments less fortunate, maintained over the ourprevious state TheyFederation will be visiting board: many Sheila sites Bornstein, and meeting Jeff of hot meals to schoolchildren throughout 12 months. It was a year of many Driben, Sam Goodman and Ken Lakin. certi܁ed Nursery School. We completed with some well-known names in Israel Israel and maintains a Goodwill-like facility Look for it at local retailers and aexciting very successful events and Gratz activities College along program with politicsFollowing and military. the I meetingfeel certain those that many who to help furnish clothing and furniture to those forinnovative, our teenagers effective and fundraising. a wonderful Leaders senior ifattended not all of were them treated will return to a with behind-the- a better in need. For both of these organizations and libraries and at the Berks Encore program.called on Ourthe communityJewish Family to build Service on these has understandingscenes tour of Israelthe stadium and its position and free in JewsFederation throughout Chairman the Al world Katz andwho Treasurer receive Andy your Senior ExpoStepping Oct. on 23to the at field BodyZone. againsuccesses done aand wonderful continue job supporting helping those the thetickets world to andthe game!the Middle East. They will support,Wernick I thank with you. Phils mascot “Screwball” From the President’s Desk Being Alma By Tammy K. Mitgang East troubled her, and she knew that ground in Ethiopia — the Jewish Agency bears their name, and as the ܁rst female President life for Israel — though it is a ܁rst-­world for Israel and the American Jewish Joint President of the Jewish Federation of Alma Lakin would be economy like the USA, was dif܁cult and Distribution Committee (JDC) — feared Reading, she and Dan Tannenbaum, the ܁rst to pooh-­pooh complicated. for the Ethiopian Jewish community’s an executive director of the Federation, any notion that she When I interviewed her for a video safety when rebel forces threatened brokered a partnership with her alma was amazing, special that recognized her and her husband, to overrun Mengistu Haile-Mariam’s mater, Albright College, that would Board member Janine Ure with daughter Lena. Award winner Laine Heisler with her mother, Lorrie or that she inspired the Ed’s community service and the Commmunist government. establish the Holocaust Library and extraordinary in others. establishment of the Holocaust Library What followed was one of the most Resource Center on the campus. Petite, big hearted and and Resource Center at Albright College, dramatic rescue operations in Israel’s Being Alma meant tireless service deliberate, time spent she did not talk about her efforts to raise history. Over 34 hours and four minutes, and no fanfare — certainly no pictures with Alma was never money and resettle Soviet Jews in our 34 Israeli cargo and passenger planes if she was expected to be in them. about her. community. Instead, she spoke of how worked around the clock, airlifting 14,310 Accolades were not her style; but she She cared about others — strangers, thrilled she was to meet with Natan and Ethiopian Jews to Israel from Addis was not without opinion — thoughtful family and friends. And she worked to Avital Sharanksy — refuseniks who at Ababa. Alma would have beamed having and at times, determined. But, no matter improve the world — here at home, in extraordinary personal risk and sacri܁ce heard MK Sholomo Molla’s incredible life what she put her efforts behind, you could Israel and around the world. When you helped to spark and later ignite a global story that he credits to the work of the be sure that she was right by your side, were with Alma, it was all about you, it movement to free Soviet Jewry. Between Federation system that saved his life. working hand in hand with you and others was you who were front and center and 1990 and 1997, Federation’s Operation (see page 5) to do great things. madeFederation to feel Treasurerspecial. Andy Wernick discusses the organization’sExodus campaignfinancial status nationally at the annual raised meeting. $1 Alma sharedMike her Robinson excitement of the Fightinand pride Phils front officeAlma leads considered a tour of the stadium. herself privileged Alma believed that we are responsible billion to rapidly rescue and resettle more that helped to raise nearly $1 million to have enjoyed so much of life. One of for each other according to the principles than one million Soviet Jews in Israel and locally toward the capital campaign that her favorite memories was crossing over ofFrom chesed the (caring President’s and compassion), Desk North America. PS – Alma marched with would build the U.S. Holocaust Memorial into Jordan when the borders with Israel Torah (Jewish learning), tikkun olam others in our community on the National Museum in Washington, America’s were reopened. “To think, she would (repairing the word) and tzedakah (social Mall in Washington during one of the national institution for the documentation, reminisce; “that we along with other justice). And her life was an embodiment largest marches in American history. That study and interpretation of Holocaust Federation mission-goers, met with King ofIf those Wall-Z principles. couldrally would only become a turningtalk point in this history. She reଂected on the mixture of Hussein. Ed and I were so fortunate.” She believed in the bold collective movement. raindrops and tears that fell the night of Her family was her heart. She By Tammy K. Mitgang an ironic commentary on the West Bank consequences. North Korea took action Israel’s fence with Egypt was completed of Federation and knew that together She spoke about the unity of the its dedication as she, Ed and others from considered a better world, her President security barrier? Does it imply that a wall as well by pulling the teeth of its citizens early in the year to stop terror infiltrators we could mobilize ܁nancial and social Jewish world that resulted in the our community donned their construction responsibility and life — a special reward. If Brad Pitt and a can be a positive force in the Middle East? to prevent zombie bites and the spread of entering from the Sinai and illegal immigrants resources that could rescue Jews, Operation Solomon rescue mission that hats and toured the vast and important I think those of us who knew Alma were zombie pandemic were Having read numerous articles debating the virus. from Africa. The country also recently strengthen the Jewish people and took place in May 1991. The state of structure. the truly the fortunate ones. not enough, the summer the wall’s symbolism, I decided to head to Scenes inside the walled Jerusalem upgraded its border with Syria, concerned literally, change the world. Israel, together with Jewish Federation At home in Berks County, the JCC’s Alma Lakin passed away Aug. 27 at blockbuster film “World Fox Berkshire, buy some popcorn, watch draw attention to Israel’s commitment to that the civil war may creep into the Golan, The ongoing turbulence in the Middle of North America’s major partners on the Lakin Early Education Center preschool the age of 82. War Z” has spurred the film and draw my own conclusions. Brad continuing to allow people inside — people and plans have been reported to reinforce some lively debate Pitt, zombies and Israel, a curious ensemble of all faiths and cultures — in an effort to sections of the Jordan and Lebanese among moviegoers. but one that I found intriguing. save them from becoming infected. 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Lucy Suzanne Knoblauch L. (Sulman) Moyer. He is also survived Zeidman, 96, Wyomissing. by his daughters, Aileen D., widow Surviving are a son, Bruce F., of Neal H. Endy, of Pennside, and E. husband of Geraldine L. Zeidman, of Roxanne, wife of Les Walker, of Batavia Shillington; a brother, Harry Knoblauch, Ohio; sons, Stan B. , husband of Kristine husband of Edith Knoblauch, of Reading; K. Moyer, of Sinking Spring and Jay a sister, Ruth Balis of Wyomissing; and H., husband of Margaret R. Moyer, of several nieces and nephews. Muhlenberg Township. Other survivors --- are grandchildren: Brett A. Endy, Chad Irene S. Zeidman, 62, Wyomissing. M. Endy and Elizabeth K. Moyer; and She is survived by her brother Bruce great-grandchildren, Carson N., Logan Images from F., husband of Geraldine L. Zeidman C., Ardyn N. and Ava L. Endy of Shillington. --- Yemin Orde --- Shirley Robinson of B’nai B’rith Area resident and recent college Robert Berger, 54, Reading. Apartments. Survived by her Friendship graduate Jessica Flamholz sent us He was the former spouse of Lea Circle friends. Page 4 SHALOM these pictures fromSummer her recent 2013 visit Berger, Reading. He is survived by --- to Yemin Orde, an Israeli village two daughters, Molly R. Berger, State Louis Malamud, 95, formerly for children and youth supported College, and Bethany S. Berger, of Temple. He is survived by a son, Community News by our Federation. Reading; and one brother, Dr. Barry M. Mitchel, husband of Laura Malamud, Berger, husband of Kathleen A. Vieweg, of Las Vegas; grandchildren Barry Boston, Mass. husband of Johna Malamud, Deborah Victor Hammel named chairman --- Babbit-Malamud and Sheri Malamud; All Around the Town______David Moyer, 85, Reading. and great-grandchildren: Jessy Babbit, of Reading Health System By MazelJoan G. Tov Friedman to Adrienne and Jeff Badalwas presented, who has to receivedher by the the Educational honor of He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Carly Malmud and Ian Malamud. Victor H. larger significance. CardinalCongratulations on the engagement to Korey Blanckof their beingCommittee chosen of as Jewish the Child Federation Advocate of Hammel has been “By quietly selecting Vic Hammel anddaughter to Edith Lauren Blanck to Brandon on theDel Bosque.birth of theReading. Year for Rebecca the State will of Pennsylvania.be teaching in elected chairman of to be the first Jewish chairman of the their new granddaughter*** and great- Be’er Sheva in the ***Negev region. Plan for your Bar/Bat Mitzvah & Wedding Guests! the Reading Health board of the hospital in its 147 year granddaughter!Congratulations to Doris and Best wishes to*** our Berks County System Board of history, it showed how far this institution Elliott Leisawitz ***on the birth of their athletes competing in the 2010 Maccabi Directors by the and this community have come,” he granddaughter,Mazel Tov to Hannah the Bluestone Gioia on Family June 5: Games: Shalom Newspaper (Joan Friedman) members of the said. “This is a tribute to Mr. Hammel Toto sonDavid Daniel and and Marianna wife Daniela. on their new Emily & Jared Baksic, swimming 5” (2 col.) x 7” board. himself, whose intelligence, commitment, daughter and to grandparents*** Eric and Andrew Blickle, basketball Reading Health and compassion made him an ideal Marissa.Mazel tov to our local students Matthew Eisenberg, swimming Questions? System is the candidate. featured in the Reading *** Eagle’s Berks Hannah and Alexis Glassmire, Contact Jodi Gibble, Marketing Director parent organization “But the fact that no comment about BestCongratulations section in June: Scottto Charles J. Goldberg and swimming of Reading Hospital the unusual nature of this selection was Brendaof Wyomissing Diamond High on the School, engagement son of Brandon Missan, soccer READING The Highlands at Wyomissing and numerous other key institutions in necessary, goes a long way to the ideal ofDavid their andson BrettDebbie and Goldberg, to grandfather was Ala 2801 Papermill Road 2000 Cambridge Ave., Wyomissing, PA 1910 the medical community. It employs 7,300 so eloquently articulated by Martin Luther Diamondfinalist in. Computer Science. Lindsay Morton Caster finishes his 50-mile run, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania 10-288-3405 people and has 1,000 physicians working King, who, in his famous speech, hoped M. Diamond of Exeter*** High School, Until next time: Shalom! in 63 locations. that a day will come when people will be daughterMazel ofTov Charlie to Rosalind & Brenda Hyman Diamond, and [EmailMazel all Tov your tosimcha Morton news Casterto joan@, GROUP RATES AVAILABLE her daughter, Attorney.Cathy Hyman friedman.net] Hammel, chairman and former CEO judged by the content of their character. was a nominee in Communications Wyomissing for finishing 19th in the Call Alice for a Site Tour of Ehrlich Pest Control, is a past president “It is to the credit of the Reading *** Cayuga Run 50, a grueling 50-mile Call Alice for a Site Tour of the Jewish Federation of Reading. Hospital, that such a day has arrived with CongratulationsKEEP to Eliana UP Alweis WITH and THE course COMMUNITY in Ithaca, N.Y. He finished the run Dr. Larry Rotenberg, a longtime leader Vic Hammel’s selection.” Matthew Driben for being awarded merit in 8 hours and 59 minutes. He and 163 (610) 736-2082 ✦ www.reading.homewoodsuites.com at Reading Hospital and a psychiatrist at Hammel, a resident of Wyomissing scholarshipsVisit from www.readingjewishcommunity.org the Reading Musical fellow runners participated in the event its Center for Mental Health, praised since 1971, has been married to Dena Foundation. Eliana, daughter of Julie and in the Robert H. Treman and Buttermilk the Reading Health System board’s for 45 years. They have three children Richard Alweis received the Katherine Falls State Parks and the Lick Brook selection of Hammel and spoke of its and six grandchildren. N. Quartner and Rita Quartner Herman Preserve. The course weaves in and String Scholarship. Matthew, son of out of gorges, cuts across creeks and Lynn and Jeff Driben, received the Ann includes a climb/descend 10,000 feet W. Souders Piano Scholarship. over variable terrain. The scenery is II hadhad nono idea!idea! ou’ve worked hard to accumulate your wealth. We hear this again and again from residents of The Highlands. Lost and FOUND: *** breathtaking, the challenge of the run is YTrust itRebecca to someone whogrueling. will work Morty even is a harderson of Robertto and • People are so friendly. Robinson, a Beth Caster, Wyomissing. • There’s so much for me to do. grow yourrecent assets graduate and provide you with peace*** of mind Scott and Michele Golub • I love the independence and as you planof Sienafor the College, future. FromMazel financial Tov planning to and privacy at The Highlands. Scott and Michelle Golub moved Loudonville, N.Y., investment management to Robertcustom and credit Shirley solutions, to Reading in 1977 from New York was selected Kauffman on the • I don’t worry about my future. City. Scott had been hired by Boscov’s deposit productsas one andof more.60 graduation Clermont Wealthof their Strategies • Dining is like a fine restaurant. Department Stores to work as a buyer in participants granddaughter • My kids are so glad I’m here. – personal, focused and highly confidential. the Junior Sportswear area. Though they accepted into Emilie L. Plesset from • I feel like I’m at a resort. lived in Reading for a brief few years, they Israel Pathways Winston Churchill • This was a smart and valuable have continued longstanding friendships as a teaching High School, financial decision. here in the community. Scott and Michelle fellow for Potomac, Md. She is • They do things first class. are the proud parents and grandparents 10 months.Financial This Planning program will be an a daughterComprehensive of Robert Investment Management • I wish I’d moved here sooner. of Adam (married to Rachel) and their incredibleCustom experience Credit Solutions that will allow andBank Rochelle Deposit & ConveniencePlesset and Products received children Samantha, 7, and Carly, 3; Rebecca to connect with her heritage numerous honors in school including • I love it here! Jason (married to Desiree) and their and give Wealthback to Preservation the Israeli & community Transfer Services as membershipRetirement Planning in the National Honor children Logan, 9, and Angelina, 7; and well as become a stepping stone into the Society. She will attend the University Beth (married to Martin) and their children teaching profession. A monetary award of Michigan. Come tour The Highlands. Kayla, 5, Jake, 2, and Alaina, 8 months. Find out first hand why it is the best place for The Golub children live in New York and Connecticut, making family get-togethers CLERMONT WEALTH STRATEGIES retirement living. doable and a must! Speaker at AlverniaAT to focus After suffering the ravages of If you’re exploring options and choices Hurricane Sandy that devastated their for your retirement years, be sure to call home on Long Beach, N.Y, Scott and on interfaith cooperation us for a tour. You too can be a part of Michelle decided to pursue one of their Author Eboo Founders Day. Patel, an American this wonderful lifestyle. We have every- dreams. Sell it all and hit the road! Scott foot “5th Wheel” RV to begin the trip of Patel will deliver a 1.866.332.8393Muslim, is a member of President Barack thing from a studio apartment to gracious retired from Men’s Wearhouse in July a lifetime in their new home on wheels. message of interfaith Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith- cottages. We would love to meet you and Michelle retired from Lindell School Life is a journey, and the Golubs are cooperation in a clermontwealth.comBased Neighborhood Partnerships, and and answer your questions. on Long Beach. They picked up their 38- on their way! presentation Sept. 18 founder of Interfaith Youth Core. at 7 p.m. at Alvernia His messages are incredibly relevant Securities and Insurance Products: Call for lunch and a tour today. 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Obituaries Lewis Cohen, 83, Wyomissing. LOCAL CONGREGATIONS AND SERVICE TIMES Lewis was a graduate of Penn State CHABAD CENTER OF BERKS COUNTY Iris M. Lonker, 77, of Reading. Iris University and attended their football Saturday mornings: 9:30 a.m.; Friday evenings: 6:30 p.m. played the saxophone, piano and guitar games for many years. He was a and performed as the Guitar Lady for member of Reform Congregation Oheb KESHER ZION SYNAGOGUE children. She also enjoyed painting Sholom. Saturdays: 9:30 a.m.; Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. with watercolors. She is survived by her Lewis is survived by his wife Joan Shabbat Outside at West Reading Park Pavilion, Friday, Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m. husband, Leon, and her three children (Lengle) Cohen, his children: Samuel R. Healing service Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 7:30 p.m. David, Ruth and Jack Lonker. Cohen of Minnesota, S. Budd Cohen of Babysitting available upon request with one week’s notice --- Audubon and Daniel A. Cohen of Spring REFORM CONGREGATION OHEB SHOLOM Barry Alan, 68, of Sinking Spring. Township. Friday, Aug. 2: Shabbat service, 6 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, and Other survivors include his two Saturday, Aug. 3, Lauren Goldberg Bat Mitzvah, 5 p.m. his sons Eric D. Alan of Sinking Spring grandchildren, Alexander and Abigail Fridays, Aug. 9, 16, 23 and 30, 7:45 p.m. and Kerry S. Alan, husband of Liz Cohen, and two brothers Irvin Cohen of Gregor of California. Reading and Lee Cohen of Washington CONGREGATION SHOMREI HABRITH --- D.C. Summer 2013 SHALOM Page 5 Common Chords brings feeling of harmony to community The Common Chords Concert for Peace and Unity was held at Kesher Zion Synagogue June 23, offering people from all races, religions and ethnic backgrounds a safe harbor to gather together and enjoy a concert of music and the peace of friendship and light. Not a religious or political gathering, the Common Chords concert was simply a physical manifestation demonstrating that through music and culture, we all have more in common than not and we can celebrate our universal sameness in peace and harmony. The two principal organizers of the concert were local musician and radio personality Dave Kline and Rabbi Minna Bromberg. Dave and Minna met two years ago through an introduction by Tammy Mitgang. Minna was looking to speak with Dave about folk music, and Dave Kline performs with Color Blind at the Common Chords concert in Kesher Zion Synagogue. Rabbi Minna Bromberg Tammy knew that Dave was heavily into Philharmonic Orchestra. Many more next day the concert was fully booked Rabbi Brian Michelson and the wonderful the pursuit of preserving and presenting had to be turned away due to insufficient and Dave had to reach out to Minna again folks at Alvernia have been engaged. traditional folk music via his “Mountain space in the auditorium. to ask for more time so the show could And we wanted to have an afternoon of Folk” radio, Web and TV shows. One of Inspired and uplifted by this be expanded to include the Summer Sing music in that spirit of learning from and the things Dave and Minna discussed experience, Dave reached out to Minna Singers, who are children from all walks celebrating one another across a wide was the vision of putting on some sort of and other friends via social media. The of life. Minna and the powers that be at variety of backgrounds for the sake of meaningful folk music concert at some time had come for Dave and Minna’s Kesher Zion Synagogue agreed without bringing greater peace into the world. point in the future. vision of a peaceful, all-inclusive folk hesitation. The show was presented, and Dave Kline recruited the musicians as On an evening when Dave was to festival to be presented to Berks County. the synagogue was the ideal “theater” well as some speakers, including Steve perform a holiday concert in December, The time had come to reject violence for the wonderful event, which was very Elmarzouky himself. news of yet another violent and terrible in all its forms and choose the more well attended by audience members who Our vision was surpassed by the school shooting rained down upon us enlightened path of peace and unity. came to sing, love, laugh, and make reality that came to be! We had a full- from all forms of media. Dave decided to Minna was the first to agree to be a part their own statements about peace, love on mini-folk festival right in Kesher go on with the concert despite the horrible of the show. She came up with the name and light. Zion’s sanctuary. We really did run out news. It was a choice to not let darkness Common Chords, which Dave loved right Dave, Minna and the other performers of space in the parking lot. Over the overshadow light and goodness. As it from the very first time Minna uttered believe it takes more effort and energy course of the three and a half hours, turned out, a record, capacity crowd the phrase. From there, Dave posted an to make light than to extinguish it. One hundreds of people of all kinds of different of more than 400 people turned out to invitation for any of his friends who were of the messages of the concert was backgrounds listened and sang and hear Dave perform with the Reading interested in performing. By noon the for people to make a positive choice to danced along to harp music, and sitar, create and be a source of light rather and Jill Haley’s oboe, and Dave Kline’s than ignore or succumb to darkness. At sweet and thoughtful Beatles renditions. the same time concert performers and I’m sure everyone there had their Save these dates! audience members salute those who favorites, but there are three moments defend peace, light, freedom, liberty and that I want to highlight. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. the right for all people to live in peace First, for me personally, being able to 34th Annual Leo Camp Memorial Lecture at and harmony as they celebrate and bring people of all backgrounds into our Albright College’s Wachovia Theatre. perpetuate their traditions and culture in sanctuary and to use that space itself as unity with their fellow brothers and sisters a resource for teaching and sharing song Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author and widely of humanity. was a blessing. So much of our Jewish acclaimed authority on Judaism and ethics. The vibe of the concert was very tradition really can be shared with people special and yes, it was very peaceful of all backgrounds. When we sang “I’m Sponsored by Jewish Federation of Reading and serene while still engaging and on my way to freedom land,” I was able and Albright College interesting due to the many different to point to a pane of stained glass and ______styles of folk music that were presented. say, “Look, there’s Moses and the people Since the concert Minna, Dave and the walking to freedom.” other performers have been receiving Second, watching Sprit Wind lead Feb. 28 - April 13 wonderful email interaction from audience people in a “Green Corn Dance” was Your Fortunate Eyes — Photographs by Rudi Weissenstein members. Plans are in the works for both a completely new experience and another Common Chords concerts on the at the same time wonderfully familiar. GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. Sunday of Summer Solstice 2014. You Walking around the sanctuary dancing in Community reception and documentary film screening can see many videos from the concert by celebration of and hope for the harvest is going to www.mountainfolk.com\. Look exactly what we do on our own harvest March 9 at 4:30 p.m. under the Audio and Video Archive and festival of Sukkot. And the sound of A collection of 40 images by a photographer who documented be sure to check the upcoming events the rattles Spirit Wind used was not the lives of Jewish settlers in Palestine and the development of calendar for more information. so dissimilar to the sound of our lulavs *** shaking as we walk. It was a wonderful Tel Aviv Rabbi Bromberg offered these example of both the diversity and the thoughts on the event: common threads in different cultural Would there be seven people in traditions. Kesher Zion’s sanctuary for the Common Finally, we ended the show with Chords concert? Or 70 or 700? Would we the kids from the Berks Youth Chorus’ have too many cars to fit in the parking “Summer Sings” program. Lots of these lot or so many empty seats that the kids live within walking distance of the six musical acts would outnumber the synagogue and the sanctuary filled up audience? with their proud parents and grandparents I’ve often had such concerns before and siblings. It was wonderful to be able a concert. But one thing was different to welcome our neighbors and let them on June 23. For all my pre-show jitters, I fill our cherished worship space with their knew that no matter how big or small the joyous and playful song. audience, this effort had been worth it just By the end of the afternoon, people to see the outpouring of love and hope were already asking if this was going to and spirit from Dave Kline, our fellow be an annual event. I would certainly musicians, and everyone who made love to host more Common Chords Common Chords possible. concerts in the future. But even more Our vision was to bring together a than that, Common Chords for me was diverse lineup of musical acts to affirm an exemplar of some of my own truest the words of “Common Threads” — the hopes and dreams for the future of our song with which I opened the show: “May Jewish community here in Reading: May respect for all our differences enhance we continue to use the strengths and our common ties.” We were inspired by resources that are uniquely ours to share the Common Heart work in which Islamic joy and light with this whole city, this Center leader Steve Elmarzouky and whole community, and this whole world. Page 6 SHALOM Summer 2013 A final love letter A moving story in connection with called Theresienstadt family camp at saving his life. Their older son, John, who which tells Frank Grunwald’s story. (He Fleetwood High School’s Holocaust Auschwitz-Birkenau. The SS camp walked with a limp, was among those to was known as Misa during his childhood.) documentary “Misa’s Fugue” recently authorities held deportees from the be killed. Vilma voluntarily decided to Two high school teachers who are alumni gained national attention. The following is Theresienstadt camp-ghetto in this accompany John to the gas chambers. of the Museum’s Arthur and Rochelle reprinted with permission from Memory & separate compound because alive they She wrote to Kurt, “You – my only and Belfer conferences for educators, Sean Action, the magazine of the United States might be useful to maintain the fiction that dearest one – do not blame yourself for Gaston and Jennifer Goss, created the Holocaust Memorial Museum.” deportation from Theresienstadt did not what happened. It was our destiny… documentary with their students. In the mean death. While in the family camp, Take care of the little golden boy and film, Grunwald reads his mother’s letter It testifies to the love of a mother and inmates remained with their relatives and don’t spoil him too much with your love.” and tells about discovering it after his the dignity of a victim. were able to keep some personal items. Judith Cohen, director of the Museum’s father’s death in 1967. Vilma Grunwald wrote the brief In summer 1944, five weeks after photographic reference collection, said When Cohen watched the film and letter to her husband, Kurt, the day she the International Red Cross visited the letter is the only artifact she knows saw Frank Grunwald unfold he small, was killed at Auschwitz-Birkenau: “The Theresienstadt, the SS liquidated the of that shows someone’s state of mind yellowed letter from his mother, she famous cars are already here, and we family camp, after transferring able- as she was about to be killed. Moreover, knew the Museum needed to preserve are waiting for it to begin. I took five bodied men, including Kurt, into the “she had the presence of mind to write it. Grunwald had already asked the bromides; they made me tired but I am general camp population and sending to her husband and to worry about her filmmakers about donating the letter, not excited. I am completely calm.” most to the gas chambers. During this younger child. I think that is what is really so when Cohen flew to Indiana to meet Vilma Grunwald was in the rare process, a friend grabbed the Grunwalds’ so incredible.” him, she returned with the letter in hand. position of having a pencil and a piece younger son, Frank, by the shoulder and The Museum learned of the letter It is slated to appear in the Museum’s of paper because she was in the so- pushed him into a group of older children, through a documentary, “Misa’s Fugue,” Permanent Exhibition. FRAGILE:

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www.readingjewishcommunity.org Jewish Federation of Reading PO Box 14925, Reading PA 19612 610-921-0624 Summer 2013 SHALOM Page 7 News from Meir Panim: Nutrition Center update There has been great progress at • The employee cafeteria is 100% the Kiryat Gat site of a revolutionary complete. facility that will produce and distribute • The foundations and framework up to 30,000 meals daily to needy of the building are 100% complete. The children, diners at Meir Panim’s free roof has been laid, and ceiling paving is restaurants, and recipients of Meals- 100% complete. on-Wheels, in addition to creating some • All floors have been laid and all 200 much-needed jobs for residents of walls have been erected. Paving is 95% the economically depressed area. Kiryat complete and painting and tiling are in Gat is located in the Negev desert region progress. of southern Israel and is home to many • Paving of the exterior of the underserved immigrants, primarily from building, in Jerusalem stone, is 100% the former Soviet Union. complete. Thanks to the efforts of our Reading • The external air conditioning Jewish Community, the kitchen was system is 95% complete, and the internal funded and dedicated during the recent air conditioning system is 100% complete. community mission to Israel in October. • All water pipes have been Progress to date: installed, and sewage system is 90% • The industrial kitchen, the largest complete. in the Middle East, is 100% complete. • Electrical cables have been • The refrigeration and freezing installed, all of the lighting fixtures A contingent from Reading’s Jewish community helps dedicate the kitchen at Meir Panim in October rooms, temperature controlled according throughout the facility are in place, and with high-voltage electric supply. remains to be done. to the type of food being stored (meat, all of switches and outlets have been • Appliances and counters remain The Israel Nutrition Center should poultry, produce, etc.) are 100% installed. to be installed. open its doors in 2014, barring unforeseen complete. • Building is due to be connected • Roadwork outside building circumstances.

Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom High Holiday Schedule Rosh Hashanah: Yom Kippur: Sukkot Wednesday, Sept. 4: Erev Rosh Hashanah, 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13: Erev Yom Kippur, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18: Sukkah decorating, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5: Morning service, 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14: Morning service, 9:30 a.m. Sukkot service, 7 p.m. Family service 4:00 p.m. Adult Study Session: 11:30 a.m. Tashlich at Reading Family service 1 p.m. Simchat Torah Public Museum, 5:30 p.m. Afternoon service 2:30pm Wednesday, Sept. 25: Service, 7 p.m. Yiskor service, 4:30 p.m. Concluding service 5:15 p.m.

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Israeli deputy U.N. ambassador A summer of fun, learning for local kids pays a visit to Philadelphia

Haim Waxman, Deputy Ambassador represented the Reading community at of Israel to the United Nations spent the a private briefing later in the day. “It was day at the Consulate in Philadelphia July clear during the briefing that we all need 1, taking meetings with Consul General to work to ensure that Israel is not judged Sideman and giving lectures to Israel by a separate set of standards,” she said. activists in the community. Waxman “We are fortunate to have people like discussed the obstacles to peace and Ambassador Waxman working on behalf a two-state solution. He also described of Israel — not an easy task.” the political climate of the United Nations *** in terms of its relations with Israel, and “Albert Einstein once wrote that “logic urged the group to spread the word on the may get you from A to Z, but imagination positive progress Israel is making in terms will get you everywhere. Entrepreneurs of development and entrepreneurship. are dreamers risk-takers who dare to Part of the discussion focused change the world. They are people like on the U.N.’s recent adoption of the the young woman in Peru who built a “Entrepreneurship for Development” recycling plant to turn the piles of waste resolution that passed by a 129-31 vote at in Lima’s poorest neighborhoods into the UN General Assembly in December. a source of income. They are the two The resolution represents a shift in brothers from India who transformed a the U.N.’s development strategy, from small online bookstore into a billion dollar providing aid to empowering people in enterprise. They are the recent college developing countries to help themselves graduate in Ethiopia who turned a small Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom through entrepreneurship. sandal workshop on her grandmother’s was well-represented at URJ Camp The vote was hailed a diplomatic property into a multimillion dollar footwear Harlam in Kunkletown, Pa. Above, from victory since the U.N. frequently attacks company. left, are Molly Nemirow, Danielle Radosh, Israel rather than supporting it. In the These are the people who offer Easton Weizer, Alexa Chronister, Bryce words of Israeli Ambassador to the UN, developing communities the best hope Weizer, Brandon Missan, Matthew Ron Prosor: “Regardless of size, every for breaking the cycle of poverty. No one Driben and Chase Weizer. At right, business venture — from a small start-up is in a better position to solve a country’s Rachel Radosh with Holly Michelson and in the Amazon to the next Amazon.com problems than its entrepreneurs.” Rabbi Brian Michelson. — must be given the chance to thrive.” Excerpt, statement by Ambassador Jewish camp is a fun, powerful way “Israel’s story shows that if you want Ron Prosor to the UN Economic to build Jewish identity in children. The stability, empower your people. If you and Financial Committee (Second Federation offers grants to support want prosperity, invest in your citizens.” Committee), Entrepreneurship for families that make this excellent choice. Tammy Mitgang, President, Page  Development Resolution, Dec. 12Shalom May 2010 JewishJewish Family Family ServiceService CarA valuable donation resource helps sustain for Holocaust JFS programs survivors The following information is taken from surviving the most devastating conditions The Blue Card was established by the providing: financial assistance, on a By Sari Incledon, M. Ed. JFS (and get a tax donation at the same Simon and VeeVee Scott. We could not run Pesadich desserts. Thanks to Jeff Bornstein the Blue Card Website. Anyone seeking imaginable, including poor nutrition and Jewish community in Germany in 1934 to monthly basis as well as for emergencies, Thank you to Dave time) call me at 610-921-0624 or go to the food bank without them. and Corinne Wernick for their assistance in assistance from this program must go no medical care. help Jews already being affected by Nazi such as medical and dental care, week- Walker for participating www.charitableautoresources.com. 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JFS TaxiFood Transportation Bank Program $25 $20 JFS Taxi Transportation Program $20 Contributions as of April 16 Holocaust Library & Resource Center $18 Contributions as of July 19 DorisHolocaust Levin Library Fund & Resource Center $18 $10 Doris Levin Fund $10 HolocaustUJA-Federation Library Campaign & Resource Center Pauline Israel (Solange Mintz’s mother) – Andy and Corinne Wernick, Debbie In honor of: Goodman and John Moyer SarahBrian Wernick’s Simon’s graduationengagement from – VicMedical and SchoolDena Hammel – Rosalye Yashek, Louise Zeidman Michael Clymin (Ellen Abramson’s father) – Susan and Richard D’Angelo Alma and Ed Lakin’s new home – Vic and Dena Hammel, Mildred & Ivan Frank Mehringer – Edith Mendelsohn Birth of Sid and Esther Bratt’s great-granddaughter Gabrielle Liana Seltzer– Louise Get well/speedy recovery: Gordon Zeidman, Barbara Nazimov Bob Pollack – Rob & Yvonne Oppenheimer Sam Goodman’s engagement – Alma and Ed Lakin Alyse Corbin’s marriage – Carol and Bernie Gerber, Alma and Ed Lakin Doris Levin Fund In memory of: Doris Levin Fund SueClaude Viener’s Loewenstein Birthday – –Hilde Yvonne Gernsheimer & Rob Oppenheimer In memory of: Birth of Selma Cutler’s great-grandson Jacob - Debbie Goodman and John In honorDr. Walter of: Gershenfeld – Stephanie and Dennis Arbige, Carole and Mike Moyer RobinsonMadelyn and Rebecca Robinson’s college graduations – Sue Schlanger JewishBirth of Family Carol and Service Gordon Perlmutter’s new grandson – Debbie Goodman and Shoshana Tannenbaum – Carole and Mike Robinson JohnIn honor Moyer of: Israel Now/Meir Panim Barbara Solowey’s granddaughter Kacie Horowitz’s Bat Mitzvah – Louise Zeidman HolocaustIn honor of: Library and Resource Center Aaron Ure’s High School Graduation – Lynn and Jeff Driben & Family Get well: In memoryRobin and of: Adam Altman’s 25th Anniversary – Susan and Michael Fromm HaroldSharyn Leiferand Bruce – Rob Cohen’s and Yvonne 45th Anniversary Oppenheimer – Dr. Sandra K. 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Rowan LakinSchlanger, Early Gordon Education and Carol Center Perlmutter, Leah Kanter-Salis, Rosemary and John Sheila and Bill Lidman’s 70th Anniversary – Selma Cutler Evelyn Thompson Nursery School Fund InDeegan, honor Naumof: and Lyudmila Ger, Louis and Katherine Danzico, Florence and In memory of: MarvinBrooke Segal, Gunter Vic receivingand Dena her Hammel, Master’s Emma Degree Holder, from theSusan University Gallagher, of Pittsburgh Mildred &– In memoryShoshana of: Tannenbaum – Beth and Bob Caster CarolIvan Gordon, Greenberg Carrie & Stephen Latman, Judy, Bob & Susan Pollack, Anna & Moisey Iris Lonker – Esther and Sid Bratt Schneider,Jonathan Norman Glick’s graduation& Rita Wilikofsky, from Law Audrey School Williams,– Carol Greenberg Alan and Esther Strauss, JewishNorton Family Cooper –Service Reyner Family Jay and Evelyn Lipschutz, Carol and Bernie Gerber, Barbara and Seth Rosenzweig, In honor of: FriendshipJohn Castrege Circle and family, Michael Geraci, Maxine & Dick Henry, Piekara Family, FederationBirth of Carol Jewish and Gordon Community Perlmutter’s Campaign new grandson – Sue and George Viener, InLaura memory Higgins of: BetsyIn honor and of: Al Katz Edward Coopersmith – Brad Griswold All of the 2013 graduates – Susan and Michael Fromm Bat Mitzvah of Fran Mendelsohn’s granddaughter – Rosalye Yashek Lillian Dubinsky – Irwin Goldstein Birth of Evelyn and Jay Lipschutz’s granddaughter – Al and Betsy Katz Friendship Circle Sam Barrer and Katie Bekas’ engagement – Debbie Goodman and John Moyer, In memory of: EvelynGet well: Thompson Nursery School Fund CindyShoshana and Tim TannenbaumSchuchart – Jill and Gladys Skaist Harold Leifer – Glenn and Gaye Corbin Birth of Al and Betsy Katz’s grandson Lior – Carol and Bernie Gerber In honor of: Audra Nemirow’s Bat Mitzvah – Barbara Nazimov High School Graduates HolocaustRachel Spinrad and Mitchell education Arch’s engagement – Cindy spreading and Tim Schuchart inRebecca Berks Balchunas County – Beth and Bob Caster Margo Filstein’s engagement – Debbie Goodman Scott Goldberg – Beth and Bob Caster Naomi Michelson – Beth and Bob Caster ContinuedEmily Sedlis’ from engagement Page 5 – Dena and Vicalso Hammel that the students are genuinely On a wider note, there have justice and Holocaust remembrance today. College and Other Graduates silence is not the reason why survivors interested in hearing their stories. I know been many recent developments in I am heartened to hear that three additional Brad Abramson – Beth and Bob Caster areCollege invited andin. OtherInstead, Graduates that factor is my students were genuinely interested in Holocaust education in Berks County schools in Berks County will be offering Andrew Althouse – Beth and Bob Caster presentBrad becauseAbramson of –the Cindy immense and Tim respect Schuchart hearing Hilde’s story and many still talk and the surrounding areas. Within these courses for their students. Marjorie Berman – Beth and Bob Caster studentsAlexander have Cardinal for these – Cindyindividuals and Tim and Schuchart about it now, several weeks later. the past month I have met with two Though the fourth quarter of the Alexander Cardinal – Beth and Bob Caster Emily Farrara – Cindy and Tim Schuchart individuals who are in the process school year has begun, there are still Emily Farrara – Beth and Bob Caster Brooke Gunter – Cindy and Tim Schuchart of developing a Holocaust course to many additional opportunities that Jacob Fromm – Beth and Bob Caster Liza Mitgang – Debbie Goodman and John Moyer, Cindy and Tim Schuchart, Sue Schlanger be offered at their local high school. remain. I just spoke to an undergraduate Brooke Gunter – Beth and Caster Madelyn Robinson – Cindy and Tim Schuchart One gentleman was from Lancaster ethics class at Penn State Berks  Liza Mitgang – Beth and Bob Caster Rebecca Robinson – Cindy and Tim Schuchart County. The other, Gerry Evans, is a regarding the ethical/moral implications Madelyn Robinson – Beth and Bob Caster Brian Wernick (Medical School) – Cindy and Tim Schuchart teacher at Hamburg High School. I of the Holocaust. I found the students Rebecca Robinson – Beth and Bob Caster have been in contact with two other to be receptive and inquisitive and  Michael Saidman – Beth and Bob Caster In memory of: local teachers, Pete Ruckelshaus at have been asked to deliver a similar Brian Wernick (Medical School) – Beth and Bob Caster Herman Neugroschel – Carol Greenberg, Robin and Jess Drezner  Twin Valley and Jim Konecke at Wilson program in the classes that the same Barbara Waxler (Andy Waxler’s mother) – Sheila and Gary Lattin, Yvonne and High School. Pete has resurrected a professor also teaches at Reading Area  In memory of: Rob Oppenheimer course on Holocaust Literature at Twin Community College. Jayne Kleinman’s uncle – Beth and Bob Caster Elaine Hafetz – Robin and Jess Drezner, Lynne Rocco  Valley, and its first offering is during As mentioned above, Kim Yashek, Paul Landry’s mother – Beth and Bob Caster Norton Cooper – Rob and Yvonne Oppenheimer the current fourth quarter. He is very daughter of the late local Holocaust excited about offering this course to survivor Richard Yashek, is speaking at  his students and has even lined up Twin Valley, Hamburg and Fleetwood. Coming soon to the GoggleWorksseveral guest speakers Film including RabbiTheatre Right now Albright College is hosting Brian Michelson, Kim Yashek and Hilde an exhibit titled, “Stories Among Us: Gernsheimer. Washington State Connections to the “Fill the Void” - JimAug. Konecke 16-22 is teaching at Wilson Holocaust, Lessons in Genocide.” The An intimate, insightful, respectful and moving film that follows life among theCentral ultra-Othodox Junior High butJewish will be community moving up inexhibitTel Aviv. includes The the well-to-do stories of five family Holocaust of Rabbi Aharon suffers a tragedy when a daughter dies in childbirth. A youngerto Wilson daughter, High School18, is pressuredat the beginning to marry survivors her deceased and onesister’s liberator husband. and has of next school year. He will be offering a received good reviews. It is definitely course on Nazi Germany. His students worth a visit! It will be at Albright’s Gingrich “The Attack” will- Sept.be studying 6-12 this period of German Library through May 10. In this gripping drama, Amin Jaafari is an Israeli Palestinian surgeon, fully assimilatedhistory in depth, into Telincluding Aviv asociety. study of But the his life is turned upside*** down when a suicide bombing in a restaurant leaves 19 dead, and the Israeli police informrise of himanti-Semitism, that his wife, the initial who period died inof the explosion,Jennifer Goss was teaches responsible. social studies the Holocaust and the Final Solution. The in the Fleetwood School District and latter part of the course will look at post-war specializes in Holocaust education. RCOS DONATES FRESH PRODUCE TO FOOD BANK Plan for your Bar/Bat Mitzvah & Wedding Guests!

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