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The Jewish Journalof san antonio ELUL, 5775 - TISHREI, 5776 Published by The Jewish Federation of San Antonio SEPTEMBER 2015 A message from the organized Jewish community of San Antonio OUR RABBIS’ VOICES The organized Jewish community We greatly appreciate and are heartened that San Antonio has a long history of Area rabbis share their perspectives for the new of San Antonio is saddened by the by the many messages of support that interfaith cooperation and are pleased year. occurrence of another act of vandalism we have received in the wake of the that we stand together against acts of and anti-Semitism on the property of previous vandalism, which occurred last vandalism and hate. PAGE 17 another synagogue in our city. A storage week at Congregation Rodfei Sholom. building at Congregation Agudas Achim We have heard from neighbors of that Richard Planto, Chair was tagged and two barbeque pits were congregation, expressions of support from Ronit Sherwin, CEO stolen. Law enforcement representatives many different religious groups in our city Philip Moss, Chair, CRC have taken this incident seriously and are as well as messages from many citizens Judy Lackritz, Director, CRC investigating it. around our community. We believe Jewish Federation of San Antonio

On behalf of the Congregations of Agudas Achim, Beth Am, Chabad Lubavitch of South Texas, Rodfei Sholom, Temple Chai, Congregation Israel of San Antonio, and Temple Beth-El; The Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, the Barshop Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Service, Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services, and The Jewish Federation of San Antonio SPECIAL SHOWING An Unknown Country: The Jewish Exiles of Ecuador, Israel rejects reports MATISYAHU PERFORMS AMID PALESTINIAN PROTESTS PAGE 6 (JTA) — American Jewish singer Matisyahu of U.S. withdrawing sang his son Jerusalem at the Rottom SunSplash Sinai force Festival in Spain on August 23 as protesters TEL AVIV (JTA) — A senior Israeli waved Palestinian flags. defense official disavowed reports that the Matisyahu performed United States is considering withdrawing its a 45-minute set two peacekeeping force in the Sinai Peninsula. days after the festival “These reports aren’t true,” Amos Gilad, apologized for canceling WHAT’S HAPPENING his performance in the Maccabi athletes “represent” head of the Defense Ministry’s Political- in the big D. Military Affairs Bureau, told Army Radio, face of pressure from The latest happenings, according to reports. “They reflect only the the Boycott, Divestment Matisyahu performing at the European Maccabi Games on and Sanctions, or BDS, PAGE 20 See SYRIA, page 9 July 28, 2015, in Berlin. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images) movement.

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New Year brings hope for better year

This is the season to Letter from refresh. We begin in the our CEO Hebrew month of Elul with deep reflection and RONIT SHERWIN introspection. When Rosh Hashanah arrives, we cast away our wrongdoings during tashlich – a ritual than we’ve known already. emptying our pockets and Rabi Nachman of Bratslav hearts of transgression. By once stated, “If we are not the time we finishYom going to be better tomorrow Kippur, we are ready to than we were today, then why begin a new year with a new have tomorrow?” spirit and intent. In the spirit of Rabbi It is this brilliance of the Nachman of Bratslav, I wish Jewish calendar that inspires for each of us his ambition us to move forward with hope for improvement. May we each year that what is ahead wake up each day with the of us will be better than what intention to do better than is behind us. Your Jewish the day before. On behalf of Federation leadership wants the Jewish Federation of San to begin this New Year with a Antonio, we wish each of you vision of an even greater and a good and sweet new year. stronger Jewish community Shanah tovah u’metukah.

IN LOVING MEMORY Arlene Berler Joel H. Pullen Jean Franco Nathan Ubogy Shirley Karp

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September 1 • Agudas Selichot Service Hebrew Classes, the Campus September 16 September 23 • Cantorial Assembly Trip to Gabriel Mitchell of AIPAC, (Grades 3-6), 4:30 p.m. • Temple Beth-El Mid-Week • Yom Kippur Spain: Informational Meeting, followed by Tacos & September 10 Hebrew Classes, the Campus September 26 Agudas Achim, 7 p.m. Tequila, 8:30 p.m. • Campaigners Thank You & (Grades 3-6), 4:30 p.m. • JCC Family Overnight • Board Meeting, Temple September 6 Training Event, the Campus, September 17 Adventure, the Campus, 6 p.m. Beth-El, 7 p.m. • • Religious School, Temple 6 p.m. HMMSA Film Event, the September 27 September 2 Beth-El, 9 a.m. • The Vex Theater Presents, Campus, 5:30 p.m. • Religious School, Temple • Temple Chai Breakfast • The Vex Theater Presents, “Boeing, Boeing”, 7:30 p.m. September 20 Beth-El, 9a.m. with the Rabbi, 7:45 a.m. “Boeing, Boeing”, 2:30 p.m. September 12 • Agudas Achim, Kever Avot • Jewish War Veterans Post • Agudas Achim Movie Club, September 7 • The Vex Theater Presents, at Memorial Gardens, 9 a.m. 753 Meeting, Campus Alamo Drafthouse, 3 p.m. Labor Day “Boeing, Boeing”, 8 p.m. • Agudas Achim, Kever Avot 9:30 a.m. • September 3 • Clergy Open House, September 13 at Palmetto Street Cemetery, Shawarma in the Sukkah at • Agudas Achim Brews & Agudas Achim, 11 a.m. • Religious School, Temple 10:30 p.m. Agudas Achim, 6:30 p.m. Schmooze at Big’z Burger • Religious School, Temple September 8 Beth-El 9 a.m. September 28 Joint, 5 p.m. Beth-El, 9 a.m. • Mid-Week Hebrew • The Vex Theater Presents, • Sukkot • The Vex Theater Presents, • PJ Builds a Sukkah, Classes, Temple Beth-El “Boeing, Boeing”, 2:30 p.m. • Club Agudas Achim, “Boeing, Boeing”, 7:30 p.m. Chabad Center for Jewish (Grades 3-6), 4:30 p.m. Sangria in the Sukkah 7 p.m. September 14 Life & Learning, 3 p.m. September 4 • JFSA Board meeting, The • Rosh Hashanah September 29 • First Friday Family Campus, 7 p.m. September 21 • Sukkot Shabbat & Dinner, Temple September 15 • Breakneck Through September 9 • Temple Beth-El Mid-Week Beth-El, 5:30 p.m. • Rosh Hashanah the Bible Class”, Rodfei • NCJW Opening Event with Hebrew Classes, the Campus • Mid-Week Hebrew Sholom, 8:25 p.m. September 5 Sheriff Susan Pamerleau, Classes, Temple Beth-El (Grades 3-6), 4:30 p.m. • • The Vex Theater Presents, TBD, 11 a.m. (Grades 3-6), 4:30 p.m. September 22 Agudas Achim Singles in “Boeing, Boeing”, 8 p.m. • Temple Beth-El Mid-Week • Kol Nidre the Sukkah, 7 p.m.

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4 September 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL CALENDAR (cont.) YOUR FEDERATION CONGRATULATIONS! September 30 Agudas, in the Sukkah, 7 p.m. DOLLARS AT WORK • Sukkot October 2 Congratulations for • Heintz Preschool of • Sukkot First Friday recognition given recently Congregation Agudas Family Shabbat & Dinner, th Achim, 13 Annual Pizza Temple Beth-El, 5:30 p.m. at the 2015 Small Business We are stronger in the Hut, 4 p.m. • Musical Kabbalat Leaders Awards to Sol • Mid-Week Hebrew Shabbat and Potluck Schwartz of Sol Schwartz Classes, Temple Beth-El Dinner in the Sukkah, & Associates for the together (Grades 3-6), 4:30 p.m. Agudas Achim, 6:15 p.m. Once again, the Days of Message from • Introduction to Judaism, Lifetime Achievement October 3 Awe approach. Once again, the Campaign Temple Chai, 7 p.m. Award and to Morris Miller the Jewish community – in Chair • JCC Board Meeting, the • Sukkot of XENEX Disinfection • Teen Campout in the San Antonio and around the JONATHAN Campus, Sept 30, 7:30 Services for the Business world – greets them with GURWITZ p.m. Sukkah, Agudas Achim, 7 p.m. Innovation Award. trepidation. October 1 What kind of year will communities October 4 • Sukkot From Dr. Elliot and 5776 be? What will it hold around the world, and Israel. • Sukkot • Women’s Torah Study Marcia Goren Weser for the Jewish people? WE ARE STRONGER Group, Temple Chai, 7 p.m. • Religious School, Temple There is, as always, TOGETHER – that’s • Young Couples Club of Beth-El, 9 a.m. cause for concern. An our campaign slogan for internationally brokered 2015. Together, through agreement regarding Iran’s our collective dollars and nuclear weapons creates at our collective efforts, we least as much uncertainty are making a difference. as security. Israel, though Whether your primary thankfully not facing an concerns are local or abroad, armed conflict as it did one Jewish education or social year ago, faces continuous services, helping those attacks. Jewish communities affected by natural disasters across the globe remain in the United States or the targets of vandalism and victims of terrorism in Israel violence. -- your involvement and There is also, as always, support makes a difference. cause for hope. Israel Here are some examples remains militarily strong of how Federation campaign and economically vibrant. dollars have been used in the As important, our local past year: Jewish community remains • Federation has been a united and strong. During lifeline for vulnerable and last year’s Jewish Federation displaced Jews throughout campaign, we increased our Ukraine. More than $4 donor base by 7.5 percent, million has been allocated to a positive indicator of meet the needs of Ukranian how much our donors and Jews and facilitate aliyah for volunteers care about the local community, Jewish See STRONGER, page 6

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STRONGER informal Jewish education, An Unknown Country: continued from page 5 our children and young adults are developing their Jewish The Jewish Exiles of Ecuador those who want to relocate. identities at the Shmuel Bass • Federation has coordinated Torah Academy of San Antonio, On September 17 Then the film will be with Israel’s Prime Minister’s Jewish camps, the Judaics After there will be a showing shown in the Holzman office to provide security School (JAS) program at the of the documentary Auditorium. There is no services for Jewish schools and JCC, Jewish overnight camps, An Unknown Country: charge for the event, but institutions in France, as anti- and Israel trips. Federation The Jewish Exiles of RSVP’s are requested at Semitism grows in Europe. provides camperships, Ecuador sponsored by (210) 302-6807 or online • Federation has been funding scholarships and other support. the Holocaust Memorial at www.hmmsa.org. NATAL – the Israel Trauma • Federation dollars support Museum of San Antonio The program is held Center which provides mental the Holocaust Memorial (HMMSA). The film, in conjunction with the health support for victims of Museum, where more than which was directed by Chamber Orchestra of terror. NATAL has touched 16,000 students and adults award winning producer time of the Night of Broken San Antonio, who will more than 130,000 lives. were educated around issues Eva Selig, is the story of Glass (Kristallnacht) in perform works forbidden • Federation dollars ensured of tolerance, bullying and European Jews who fled November 1938. She left by the Nazis on October that more than 350 local genocide. Europe escaping the Nazi with her parents shortly 3. Paul Montalvo, artistic children up to age 7 receive Our Jewish Federation funds terror to find refuge in a after and they ended up in director of COSA, will books, free of charge, every programs that strengthen our destination that was very Ecuador where she grew have information available month courtesy of PJ Library. people, advocate on behalf of new for them. up. about the performance. Parents and grandparents are our shared values, and educate Eva Selig will introduce There will be reception Both programs sharing Jewish experiences by every generation to ensure our the film with Eva Balcazar, from 5:30 p.m. to highlight the resilience of reading books about Jewish traditions endure. By supporting who will introduce the film, 6:20 p.m. outside the art and culture that was values and Jewish holidays our community, Federation was a child in Berlin at the Holocaust Memorial. suppressed by the Nazis. with their children and enhances Jewish continuity and grandchildren. sustains each of us. • Federation supports senior May the Jewish community Calendar of Jewish Holidays for parents services which are provided of San Antonio continue by the JCC through programs to support this important The Community Relations Council of encourages Jewish parents to share like the weekday senior meals work – we are STRONGER the Jewish Federation of San Antonio important holiday dates with their program that allows local TOGETHER. L’Shanah has sent copies of the Calendar of schools and teachers. Any Jewish seniors to enjoy hot meals in the tovah tikatevu – may we all be Jewish Holidays 2015-2016 to local parent who would like copies of the company of their peers. inscribed in the Book of Life public schools and universities. The calendar to provide to their child’s • Federation supports the for a good year. calendar includes a description of each teacher is invited to call the Community critical Safety Net services holiday and also includes an extension Relations office at (210) 302-6960 for which are provided through Jonathan Gurwitz is the 2015 into 2017 for longer range planning. copies. Copies are also available online Jewish Family Service. The Community Relations Council at www.jfsatx.org. campaign chair of the Jewish • Through formal and Federation of San Antonio.

LA SHANA TOVA!

The Board and Staff of Jewish Family Services of San Antonio wish you a year filled with sweetness and joy.

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Jewish Children’s Regional Service touches lives of Jewish youth Every year, the Jewish Federation Volunteers of San Antonio allocates funds to individually JEWISH CHILDREN’S the Jewish Children’s Regional wrap about REGIONAL SERVICE Service (JCRS), which has served 1500 gifts www.jcrs.org for Jewish more than 1500 Jewish youth in Offers programs for Jewish youth youth and Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, such as special needs scholarships, state hospital Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee Hanukkah gifts, and outreach programs. residents. and Texas this year. Many of the programs offered and the form contains a place for by JCRS, such as special needs children to list their interests. scholarships, Hanukkah gifts, and Throughout the year, JCRS outreach programs are unique and also provides books to children not offered by other Jewish social through the PJ Library Program, service organizations. special needs scholarships, This December, more than 200 camp scholarships and college Jewish youth and 30 state hospital scholarships to children in need. residents from the region will each Funds to support the annual receive a bag of 8 Hanukkah gifts budget of JCRS comes primarily selected and wrapped by JCRS from large and small contributions volunteers. Service agencies. Eligibility for all emailing Executive Director Ned from individuals, families and The youth who receive these programs is based on documented, Goldberg at [email protected]. foundations, and the annual income gifts may be ongoing clients of financial need. JCRS will send a registration derived when a family starts a JCRS, or new clients referred by Families who reside in the region form for each child in the family. scholarship fund at the agency. local rabbis and Jewish Family can register for gifts this month by Gifts are age and gender specific, To learn more, visit www.jcrs.org.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio September 2015 7 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Beldon Holocaust collection moved to new location The Beldon Library’s Hours for the Beldon Beldon Librarian Lynn Diana Bletter’s recently Library for more details or Holocaust collection has Library and the Reference Waghalter wishes all a released book, A Remarkable contact the Jewish Federation been moved into the library’s room are: Mondays: 12:30 “Happy and Healthy 5776” Kindness.” at (210) 302-6960. Reference Room. The move p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays: and she recommends that Bletter will be in San Other upcoming authors was made to facilitate and 10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., and “everyone read more books Antonio to discuss her book include a reading with Bonnie encourage research and Wednesdays: 1:15 p.m. – in 5776. A good way to start on November 3 at 2 p.m. Lyons from her newest poetry study. 3:30 p.m. would be with Israeli author Check with the Beldon book. Through the Federation’s Annual Campaign, Jewish Life is SWEETER in San Antonio, Israel and around the world because your contribution helps to support…

Partnership SCHOLARSHIPS Book Club at HOT MEALS GROCERIES FOR JEWISH FOR SENIORS FOR FAMILIES EDUCATION, the Beldon AT THE JCC IN CRISIS CAMPS & ISRAEL Library EXPERIENCES This fall the Beldon Library will host a discussion of A Remarkable Kindness (William Morrow/Harper Collins, 2015). The novel is FREE MONTHLY MEDICINE EDUCATION the intertwined stories of four JEWISH BOOKS FOR FRAGILE TO COMBAT American women who are members of a burial circle in a FOR YOUNG HOLOCAUST BDS ACROSS small beach village in northern CHILDREN SURVIVORS COLLEGE Israel. As they participate in THROUGH PJ IN ISRAEL CAMPUSES this ancient, powerful ritual for the dead, they come to LIBRARY understand what it means to truly be alive. The author of the book Diana Blatter, a National Jewish Book Award Finalist, lives and works at Moshav Shave Tzion in the Matte Asher region of Israel. The program will be part of the Jewish Federation’s L’SHANAH TOVA Partnership with the Western Wishing you and your families a Happy and Healthy New Year 5776 Galilee program. Blatter will participate in various activities. From the Officers, Board of Directors and Professional Staff More details will be published of The Jewish Federation of San Antonio in the October issue of the Jewish Journal. For more information contact the Beldon Librarian Lynn Waghalter at (210) JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO 302-6805 or the Partnership 12500 NW MILITARY HIGHWAY, SUITE #200 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78231 Coordinator Lauren Abraham, (210) 302-6960 | WWW.JFSATX.ORG at (210) 302-6970. 8 September 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL

YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Author Jo Ivester to be featured speaker at human rights event Austin author Jo Ivester mother, Aura Kruger, was will present her book a role model to me in many and lead a discussion on ways. Like Helen Suzman, Thursday, Sept. 17, at 12 she was devoted to making a A Bucket List Experience noon at the JCC at a Lunch difference,” said Ivester. A bucket list is defined as “a number of experiences & Learn event. She will In her book, The Outskirts or achievements that a person hopes to have or also reflect on how her own of Hope, Ivester uses accomplish during their lifetime.” The San Antonio experiences depicted in her journals left by her mother, Jewish Coalition for Literacy (a program of the Jewish book relate to the Helen as well as writings of her Federation of San Antonio) offers a meaningful Suzman: Fighter for Human own, to paint a vivid, experience that can truly be considered for placement Rights exhibit, currently moving, and inspiring on a person’s bucket list. This experience consists of on display at the Campus, portrait of her family’s helping an elementary school student improve his/her presented by the Jewish experiences living and math and/or reading skills during the regular nine month Federation of San Antonio working in an all-black town school year. All that a person needs to give is 1.5 hours and the Barshop Jewish during the heights of the Community Center (See civil rights movement. once a week. When a student has made a significant story page 34). Reservations for this event improvement due to the given help, just think what such In 1967, when Jo Ivester Author Jo Ivester are required and can be an experience will mean for that person’s bucket list. was ten years old, her father made by contacting Maya The Coalition is looking for additional volunteers in transplanted his young family her mother – a stay-at-home Siler at (210) 302-6820 or order to help more students. If you put want to put this from a suburb of Boston to mother of three who became [email protected], or online great experience for the upcoming school year on your a small town in the heart of a high school English teacher at www.jccsanantonio. bucket list, please contact Nathan Ratner, the Coalition’s the Mississippi cotton fields, when the family moved to the Victor’s Jaguar / 2x3 units (6 units) org/authorspeakerseries. coordinator, at (210) 302-6972 or [email protected]. where he became the medical South – who made the most Admission to the lecture is enduring mark on the town. Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 director of a clinic that served free. Lunch is $8. Please “I am fortunate enough the poor population for miles indicate your preference for around. But ultimately it to have an inspirational lunch or no lunch to Maya. was not Ivester’s father but woman in my own life. My

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CHABAD CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE & LEARNING 14535 Blanco Rd. (210) 764-0300 Saturday, Sept. 5 Torah Reading & Sermon - 11 a.m. Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 Selichot Services - 1 a.m. (Sun. Morning) Minchah, Seudat Shlishit & Maariv - 6:45 p.m. Chol Hamoed Sukkot Sunday, Sept. 13 Tuesday, Sept. 22 Shachrit - 6:30 a.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Erev Yom Kippur/Yom Kippur Eve Minchah & Maariv - 7 p.m. Shachrit - 8 a.m. Shachrit - 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 MInchah & Maariv - 7:30 p.m. Minchah - 3 p.m. Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot Monday, Sept. 14 Kol Nidrei - 7:15 p.m. Shachrit - 9:30 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Day One Wednesday, Sept. 23 Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Shachrit - 9 a.m. Yom Kippur Day Torah Reading & Sermon - 10:30 a.m. Babysitting & Junior MInyan - 10:30 a.m. Shachrit - 9:30 a.m. Minchah, Seudat Shlishit & Maariv - 6:45 p.m. Torah Reading & Sermon - 11 a.m. Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 Shofar Service - 12 p.m. Torah Reading & Sermon - 12 p.m. Hoshanah Rabbah/Shemini Atzeret Eve Mussaf - 12:45 p.m. Yizkor - 1 p.m. Shachrit - 8 a.m. Minchah - 5:30 p.m. Minchah - 5:45 p.m. Minchah & Maariv (Hakkafot) - 7 p.m. Tashlich @ Edgewater - 6 p.m. Neilah - 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 Maariv - 8:15 p.m. End of Fast - 8:05 p.m. Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah Eve Tuesday, Sept. 15 Sunday, Sept. 27 Shachrit - 9:30 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Day Two Erev Sukkot Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Shachrit - 9 a.m. Shachrit - 8 a.m. Torah Reading & Sermon - 10:30 a.m. Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Minchah & Maariv - 7:15 p.m. Yizkor - 11:30 a.m. Torah Reading & Sermon - 11 a.m. Annual Sukkot Dinner following services, Minchah & Maariv - 6:45 p.m. Shofar Service - 12 p.m. RSVP 764-0300 Children’s Program - 7 p.m. Mussaf - 12:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 Simchat Torah Dancing-Hakkafot - 8 p.m. Minchah & Maariv - 7:20 p.m. Sukkot Day One Tuesday, Oct. 6 Wednesday, Sept. 16 Shachrit - 9:30 a.m. Simchat Torah Fast of Gedalya Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Shachrit - 9:30 a.m. Shachrit - 6:30 a.m. Torah Reading & Sermon - 10:30 a.m. Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Minchah & Maariv - 7 p.m. Minchah & Maariv - 7 p.m. Torah Reading, Aliyot Honors/Hakkafot - 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18 Tuesday, Sept. 29 Minchah & Maari - 6:45 p.m. Erev Shabbat Shuvah Sukkot Day Two Saturday, Oct. 10 Shachrit - 6:30 a.m. Shachrit - 9:30 a.m. Shabbat Bereishit Minchah & Kabbalat Shabbat - 7:20 p.m. Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Shachrit - 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 Torah Reading & Sermon - 10:30 a.m. Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Shuvah Minchah & Maariv - 7 p.m. Torah Reading & Sermon - 10:30 a.m. Shachrit - 9:30 a.m. Minchah & Maariv - 6:45 p.m. Babysitting & Junior Minyan - 10:30 a.m.

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CONGREGATION AGUDAS ACHIM 16550 Huebner Road; San Antonio TX 78248 (210) 479-0307 www.agudas-achim.org Selichot Yom Kippur Friday Night With Friends Musical Saturday, Sept. 5 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 - 9 a.m. Chol Hamoed Kabbalat Shabbat and Potluck Havdalah and Special Speaker in partnership with Youth Services (birth – high school) 11 a.m. Dinner AIPAC Musaf - 11:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2 - 6:15 p.m. Mr. Gabriel Mitchell Yizkor - 12:30 p.m. Family Dinner - 7:15 p.m. “Turkey: Israel’s Friend or Foe?” Afternoon Recess - 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Dairy/parve potluck Torah Scroll Mantle Change and Procession Avodah – 4 p.m. Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot Selichot Service followed by Tacos & Tequila Martyrology - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 - 9 a.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Mincha - 5 p.m. Kiddush luncheon following service in Sukkah Neilah - 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 - 8 p.m. Teen Camp Out in the Sukkah Babysitting provided during service Babysitting provided during services Children’s Processional - Final Shofar - Family Saturday, Oct. 3 - 7 p.m. First Day Rosh Hashanah Havdalah - 8:12 p.m. Havdalah 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 - 8 a.m. Break the Fast Reservation required Youth Services (birth –high school) 11 a.m. Hoshanah Rabbah Babysitting provided during service Erev Sukkot 14535 Blanco Rd. (210) 764-0300 Sunday, Sept. 27 - 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 - 7:30 a.m. Second Day Rosh Hashanah Oneg following Breakfast in the Sukkah Tuesday, Sept. 15 - 8 a.m. Family Dinner – Shawarma in the Sukkah Sh’mini Atzeret (Yizkor) th Youth Services (birth -8 grade) 11 a.m. Reservation required Monday, Oct. 5 - 9 a.m. Babysitting provided during service Yizkor -11 a.m. Kiddush luncheon following Sukkot First Day Monday, Sept. 28 - 9 a.m. Kiddush luncheon following Kabbalat Shabbat Kiddush luncheon in the Sukkah Erev Simchat Torah Friday, Sept. 18 - 6:15 p.m. Club Agudas Achim – Sangria in the Sukkah Monday, Oct. 5 - 6 p.m. Oneg following 7 p.m. Family Hot Dog Dinner sponsored by Sisterhood Shabbat Shuvah Reservation required Reservation required Saturday, Sept. 19 - 9 a.m. Sukkot Second Day Service/Kinder Consecration - 7:15 p.m. Kiddush luncheon following Tuesday, Sept. 29 - 9 a.m. Dancing with Sifrei Torah Kever Avot/Memorial Services Kiddush luncheon in the Sukkah Dessert following Sunday, Sept. 20 Singles in the Sukkah - 7 p.m. Simchat Torah Memorial Gardens – 9 a.m. Reservation required Tuesday, Oct. 6 - 9 a.m. Palmetto Street - 10:30 a.m. Heintz Preschool’s Pizza-in-the-Hut Service & Dancing with Sifrei Torah Tashlich Service Wednesday, Sept.30 - 5 p.m. Kiddush luncheon following Sunday, Sept. 20 - 5:30 p.m. Reservation required Friday Night with Friends Musical Kabbalat Riverwalk at original Agudas Achim site Young Couples Club of Agudas (YCCA) Shabbat 102 Aubrey St. 78204 Thursday, October 1 Friday, Oct. 9 - 6:15 p.m. Kol Nidre 7pm Oneg following Tuesday, Sept. 22 - 7 p.m. Saki & Sushi in the Sukkah Shabbat Bereshit Babysitting provided during service Reservations Required Saturday, Oct. 10 - 9 a.m. Kiddush luncheon following

CONGREGATION BETH AM

7150 IH 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78213/[email protected]/ (210) 492-2173/ www.bethamsatx.org/Reconstructionist Kabbalat Shabbat Tashlich, 3 p.m. Yom Kippur Sukkot Friday, Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m. Joske Pavilion, Brackenridge Park Wednesday, Sept. 23, 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall, UUC Shabbat Shuva Morning Service, Fellowship Hall Kabbalat Shabbat, Fellowship Hall (includes Selichot service) Saturday, Sept. 19 10 a.m. Yizkor, noon followed by dinner in the Sukkah Erev Rosh Hashanah Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall Simchat Torah Sunday, Sept. 13, 7:15 p.m. Kol Nidre Forum, 5 p.m., Lounge Sunday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m. Fellowship Hall Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6:45 p.m. Mincha, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall Jefferson Bldg. at the UUC Rosh Hashanah Fellowship Hall Ne’ila, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall Havdalah, 8 p.m., on patio, followed Monday, Sept. 14, 9:30 a.m. Morning Service, Fellowship Hall by Break-the-Fast, Lounge

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CONGREGATION ISRAEL OF SAN ANTONIO

2652 Inwood Briar San Antonio, TX 78248 (210) 387-2436/Fax (210) 764 0859 www.congregationisraelsatx.org Selichot Penitential Service Rosh Hashanah Erev Yom Kippur Yizkor Memorial Service-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 Monday, Sept. 14 Tuesday, Sept. 22 Mincha -5 p.m. Selichot penitential Services-9 p.m. Morning Service-9 am Kol Nidre Service -7 p.m. Followed by Neilah Erev Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah-Day 2 Yom Kippur Concluding Shofar-8:12 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 Tuesday, Sept. 15 Wednesday, Sept. 23 Followed by Maariv, Havdalah and Evening Service -7:30 p.m. Morning Service-9 a.m. Morning Service-9 a.m. Break the Fast

CONGREGATION RODFEI SHOLOM

3003 Sholom Drive San Antonio, TX 78230 [email protected] (210) 493-3557 www.rodfeisholom.org Selichot Saturday, Sept. 19 Sukkot HOSHANA RABBA Saturday, Sept. 5 Morning Services - 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28 Sunday, Oct. 4 Services - 11:45 p.m. Mincha/Ma’ariv - 6:45 p.m. Morning Services - 9 a.m. Morning Services - 8 a.m. Havdalah - 8:17 p.m. Mincha/Ma’ariv - 6:45 p.m. Mincha/Ma’ariv - 6:45 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Candle Lighting - 8:06 p.m. Candle Lighting - 6:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 Tashlich Evening Services - 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 Tuesday, Sept. 29 YIZKOR/SHEMINI ATZERET Candle Lighting - 7:24 p.m. 10 a.m. - 12 noon Morning Services - 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5 Mincha/Ma’ariv - 6:45 p.m. Morning Services - 9 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Erev Yom Kippur Candle Lighting - 8:06 p.m. Yizkor Services - 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14 Tuesday, Sept. 22 Mincha/Ma’ariv - 6:45 p.m. Morning Services - 8 a.m. Mincha - 3 p.m. Chol Ha-Moed Sukkot Candle Lighting - 7:58 p.m. Shofar Service - 11 a.m. Kol Nidre - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 & Thursday, Hakafot-Simchat Torah - 8 p.m. Evening Services - 7 p.m. Candle Lighting - 7:13 p.m. Oct. 1 Candle Lighting - 8:23 p.m. Morning Services - 6:30 a.m. SIMCHAT TORAH Yom Kippur Mincha/Ma’ariv - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 Tuesday, Sept. 15 Wednesday, Sept. 23 Morning Services - 9 a.m. Morning Services - 8 a.m. Morning Services - 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2 Shofar Service - 11 a.m. Yizkor Memorial Service - 12:30 p.m. Morning Services - 9 a.m. Mincha - 5:15 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:45 p.m. Shabbos Shuva Ne’ilah - 6:45 p.m. Candle Lighting - 7 p.m. Shabbat of Repentance Sounding of Shofar - 8:12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 SHABBAT CHOL HA-MOED Kabbalat Shabbat - 7 p.m. Erev Sukkot SUKKOT Candle Lighting - 7:18 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 Saturday, Oct. 3 Mincha/Ma’ariv - 6:45 p.m. Morning Services - 9 a.m. Candle Lighting - 7:07 p.m. Mincha/Ma’ariv - 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. Eve of (Erev) Rosh Hashanah, 1st day Eve of (Erev) Rosh Hashanah, 2nd day Yom Kippur – Kol Nidre Sunday, 13 SEP, 2015 @ 2000 Hrs (8 p.m.) Monday, 14 SEP, 2015 @ 2000 Hrs (8 p.m.) Tuesday, 22 Sep, 2015 @ 1915 Hrs (7:15 p.m.) Rosh Hashanah, 2nd day Beginning of fast and candle lighting 1913 Hrs Rosh Hashanah, 1st day Tuesday, 15 SEP, 2015 @ 0900 Hrs (9 a.m.) (7:13 p.m.) Monday,14 SEP, 2015 @ 0900 Hrs (9 a.m.) Shabbat Shuvah Yom Kippur Friday, 18 SEP, 2015 @ 2000 Hrs (8 p.m.) Wednesday, 23 SEP 2015 @ 0900 Hrs (9 a.m.) Eve of (Erev) Yom Kippur Holiday and fast ends with blowing of the Shofor @ 2012 Hrs (8:12 p.m.).

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JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE HILL COUNTRY 960 Barnett, Kerrville, Texas 78028 www.jchc-kerrville.org. For more information call President Dale Flashberg (830) 331-8941 Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Erev Rosh Hashanah – Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 at 7 p.m. Kol Nidre – Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Services – Monday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. Yom Kippur – Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. Lunch with Tashlich Service follows Break the fast follows

TEMPLE BETH-EL

211 Belknap Place; San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 733-9135 www.beth-elsa.org SELICHOT KEVER AVOT- Barshop Auditorium, hosted by Temple Beth-El SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE Sisterhood 6 p.m.--Selichot Dinner & Movie SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 8:30 p.m.—Selichot Dessert Reception 3 p.m.--Temple Beth-El Cemetery (Palmetto St.) SUKKOT 9 p.m.--Selichot Service 4 p.m.--Beth-El Memorial Park (Austin SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 Highway) 6 p.m.--Erev Sukkot Service at the home of ROSH HASHANAH Rabbi Mara and Larry Nathan SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 YOM KIPPUR MONDAY, SEPT. 28 6:30 p.m.--Erev Rosh Hashanah Service TUESDAY, SEPT. 22 10:30 a.m.--Sukkot Morning Festival Worship (early service) 6:30 p.m.--Kol Nidre Service (early service) (Wulfe Sanctuary) 8:45 p.m.--Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 8:45 p.m.--Kol Nidre Service (late service) (late service) WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 ATZERET-SIMCHAT TORAH MONDAY, SEPT. 14 9 a.m.--Children’s Service (Wulfe Sanctuary) SUNDAY, OCT. 4 9 a.m.--Children’s Service (Wulfe Sanctuary) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.--Meditation and self-study with 6:30 p.m.--Erev Atzeret-Simchat Torah Service 10:30 a.m.--Rosh Hashanah Morning Service music for adults and Consecration (Wulfe Sanctuary) (Oppenheimer Chapel) MONDAY, OCT. 5 10:30 a.m.--Rosh Hashanah Morning Service 10:30 a.m.--Yom Kippur Morning Service 10:30 a.m.--Atzeret-Simchat Torah Morning (Barshop Auditorium) (Wulfe Sanctuary) Festival Worship Service with Yizkor 12:30 p.m.--Tashlich Service at San Pedro 10:30 a.m.--Yom Kippur Morning Service Springs Park, after service, with Apples and (Barshop Auditorium) Honey 1 p.m.--Yom Kippur Symposium 2:30 p.m.--Yom Kippur Afternoon Service 4:30 p.m.--Yizkor-Memorial Service 4:30 p.m.--Program for school-aged children 5:30 p.m.--Neilah-Concluding Service Following services, Break-the-Fast in the

TEMPLE CHAI 2121 Lockhill Selma, San Antonio, TX 78213 (210) 340-2090 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. Selichot Service – 6:45 p.m. Yom Kippur Shabbat Sukkot All services will be held at The Fort Sam Houston Main Post Chapel, Building 2200, 1605 Wilson Way, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234 Saturday, Sept. 5 Tashlich Wednesday, Sept. 23 Friday, Oct. 2 Call (210) 221-2754 for more information. Service – 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 Morning Service – 10 a.m. Service – 6:45 p.m. (at the home of Erev Rosh Hashanah Ceremony – 10:30 a.m. (at Afternoon Study with Rabbi David Rabbi David Komerofsky and Ronit Sunday, Sept. 13 Brackenridge Park, near Joske Komerofsky – 1 p.m. Sherwin) Service – 8 p.m. Pavilion) Contemplative Musical Service – 3 Shabbat p.m. (celebration of Simchat Torah) Rosh Hashanah – Day Erev Yom Kippur Yizkor Memorial Service – 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 Tuesday, Sept. 22 Friday, Oct. 9 Neilah Closing Service – 5 p.m. Service – 6:45 p.m. Service – 10 a.m. Kol Nidre Service – 8 p.m. Break-the-Fast by Temple Chai Shabbat Shuvah Sisterhood – 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio September 2015 13 HIGH HOLIDAYS Music to serve as centerpiece at Agudas Temple Chai High Holiday services Achim Jewish educator, Goldstein main theme of t’shuvah, Kol Nidre Temple Chai will welcome previously has served as repentance. back Cantorial Soloist Cantorial Soloist for the High “Our services this year will Lauren Langbaum during the Holy Days at Village Reform be even more meaningful Food Drive congregation’s high holiday Congregation in Pembroke and spiritually uplifting The Social Action services at 2121 Lockhill- Pines, Florida, and as year- now that Lisa will begin our Committee of Selma. Langbaum will be round soloist for Beth El The observances and Lauren will Congregation Agudas accompanied by Temple Beaches Synagogue in Ponte be singing at all of our High Achim will host a Chai’s long-time principal Vedra, Florida. Holy Days services,” said Kol Nidre Food Drive pianist, Manahara Virasinha. Violinist Stephanie Vargas Ron Heller, Temple Chai benefiting the San Antonio Langbaum, a musical also returns to render Bruch’s president. “We are blessed Food Bank. Cantorial Soloist Lauren Langbaum theatre graduate student masterpiece, Kol Nidre, on to have such high-quality Donations of non- in New York, graduated understudied the role of erev Yom Kippur. Virasinha, singers, and musicians perishable foods may be from San Antonio’s Clark Antonia in The Man from La a native of Sri Lanka who like Manahara and Mike dropped off in one of the High School and Boston Mancha at Barrington Stage studied at Baltimore’s who add great depth to our several food bank barrels Conservatory of Music Company. Peabody Conservatory of experiences.” at the synagogue. Items with a degree in Classical The Selichot service Music, joins music director The community is most needed include Vocal Performance. She on September 5 features and pianist Stern for welcome to attend. For more peanut butter, canned has performed in a variety soprano Lisa Goldstein, RJE, Temple Chai’s Yom Kippur information, please call the vegetables and soups, of operas and musical presenting special melodies afternoon Contemplative Temple Chai office, (210) cereal, tuna, macaroni and theatre shows in New accompanied by Michael Music Service, a wordless, 340-2090, or go to www. cheese, beans and rice. No York City and recently Stern, M.D. A veteran meditative addition to the templechaisa.org. glass items, please. TEMPLE BETH-EL IS MORE THAN A SYNAGOGUE. It is the heart of Reform Jewish life and community in San Antonio. Vibrant. Empowering. Uplifting. Dedicated to enhancing the lives of those it touches. Passing on traditions and teachings to future generations. Caring. Active. Involved. Taking steps to aid those in need from every walk of life. Nurturing personal growth. Comforting in times of despair. Sharing in times of joy. Join us for High Holy Days and experience all that Temple Beth-El can be for you.

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14 September 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL HIGH HOLIDAYS High Holidays at Chabad Center Rosh Hashanah Annual Sukkot Family Dinner Chabad to Host Annual Sushi Simchat Torah at Chabad to be held at Chabad in the Sukkah The Chabad Center for Jewish story time with The Chabad Center for Jewish The Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning invites the Life & Learning will host a Life & Learning’s annual Sushi in community to attend its Simchat Rabbi Abraham community Sukkot Family the Sukkah event will take place Torah Kiddush and Hakkafot on Area families are invited to join Rabbi Dinner on Sunday, Sept. 27, at the on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from Monday, Oct. 5, at the Chabad Jeffrey of Congregation Agudas Achim Chabad Center, 14535 Blanco Rd. 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at the Chabad Center, 14535 Blanco Rd. An for a fun interactive Rosh Hashanah story Services will be held at 7 p.m. and Center, 14535 Blanco Rd. The interactive educational program time on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 4:30 p.m. the dinner will begin at 7:30 p.m. adult only event will be held in the for children will begin at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble at The Shops at La The festive event will be center’s spacious Sukkah and will Hakkafot dancing and a Kiddush Cantera. Rabbi Abraham will read holiday held in the center’s spacious feature an on-site sushi chef, a with light refreshments will begin books and play games with children Sukkah and will feature a kosher wine selection, and lots at 7:45 p.m. No RSVP is necessary. preschool to early elementary school age. traditional holiday dinner, singing of socializing. Cost is $20 per There is no charge to attend. Following the and L’chaims. Cost is $20 for person. Lulav and Etrog Sets Available program, families will gather for a no-host adults and $10 for children. RSVP by calling Chabad Chabad will have Lulav & Etrog dinner at Grimaldi’s Pizza. To RSVP, contact Chabad at (210) 764-0300 or by emailing sets available for sale. Please contact at (210) 764-0300 or by emailing [email protected]. the Chabad office at 210-764-0300 [email protected]. by September 8. Cost is $50 per set. Camp out in the Sukkah Congregation Agudas Achim USY invites all community teens to join them for a sleepover in the Sukkah on Saturday, Oct. Sukkah decoration Fun Day 3 at 7 p.m. The free event will include an outdoor Havdalah service followed by Rodfei Sholom invites area children to a Sukkah Sunday Fun Day on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. games, snacks and surprises. Contact USY to make decorations and hang them in the congregation’s Sukkah. Enjoy light refreshments, while creating Advisor, Eric Steitz for more information masterpieces that will beautify the Sukkah or can be taken home to be enjoyed during Sukkot. and to RSVP at usy.advisor@agudas- RSVP by Monday, Sept. 21, to the synagogue office at (210) 493-3557 [email protected] . achim.org.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio September 2015 15 HIGH HOLIDAYS Rodfei Sholom High Holiday festivities Sukkot at Agudas Achim Rodfei Sholom will host On Friday, Oct. 2, Rodfei and to RSVP contact the Congregation Agudas Achim offers several its annual Rosh Hashanah Sholom will host its annual synagogue office at (210) opportunities to fulfill the mitzvah of eating in the Sukkah luncheon on Tuesday, Shabbat dinner in the 493-3557 or rodfeisa@ with several different dinners: Sept.15 (second day of Rosh Sukkah. RSVP by Friday, gmail.com. Hashanah), immediately Sept. 25. The congregation will Shawarma in the Sukkah: Sunday, Sept. 27 following following services. It will All seniors are welcome send a Rosh Hashanah gift to Sukkot service beginning at 6:15 p.m. Celebrate Sukkot be a complete, traditional to attend the dinners at a seniors, as it does for all the with an authentic Israeli dinner. This family dinner home-cooked meal including reduced price thanks to a holidays. If you would like to requires reservations and the cost is $18/adult, $10/ gefilte fish, round raisin generous grant from Golden add someone’s name to the children 6-11, and under 5 is free challahs, apples and honey Manor and co-sponsorship of list, contact the synagogue and much more. RSVP by Rodfei Sholom. office. Sangria in the Sukkah: Monday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. For more information Club Agudas Achim (Agudas’ 40s-50’s group) is hosting this adult only evening in the Sukkah featuring a light dinner of tapas and sangria. Reservations are required and New Year celebration for Young Jewish adults the cost is $15/person. To ring in the Jewish New Year, Jewish the new year. Singles in the Sukkah: Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. Federation and The Tribe, a social The event will be held at the home of Elisa All Jewish singles are invited to mix and mingle in the organization open to all young Jewish adults and Lance Reinsmith. For more information, Sukkah. Pizza and beer will be served. Reservations are in the San Antonio area, will celebrate directions and to RSVP, contact Caitlin required and the cost is $15/person. the Jewish New Year with an Appletini Strayer at the Federation offices at (210) 302- celebration on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. 6800 or [email protected]. Saki & Sushi in the Sukkah: Thursday, Oct. 1 from The dessert and cocktail event offers the For upcoming events, follow the Tribe on 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. opportunity to visit to meet new friends, Facebook. The Young Couples Club of Agudas (YCCA ages 25- reunite with old friends, and make a toast to 45) will host an evening in the Sukkah featuring sushi, and saki. The cost is $50/couple. Reservations are required. Heintz Preschool to host annual Pizza In The Hut Potluck in the Sukkah: Friday, Oct. 2 following Friday th Heintz Preschool will host its 15 annual are $5. Children under 2 are free. Admission Night With Friends musical kabbalat Shabbat service at community-wide Pizza in the Hut, a lively includes a pizza dinner, music, dancing 6:15 p.m. Bring the family and your favorite covered annual celebration of Sukkot, on Wednesday, and arts and crafts. Tips are accepted, as all dish and feed your soul at Agudas Achim’s popular Sept. 30 from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. in the Schaffer proceeds support Heintz Preschool enrichment musical kabbalat Shabbat service and then feed your body Courtyard at Congregation Agudas Achim. programming throughout the school year. at the informal dairy/parve potluck in the Sukkah. No Kids DJ, Magic Mike, is back by popular Reservation deadline is Friday, Sept. 25. For reservations necessary. There will be a Bounce House for demand. Guests will dance and eat in more information and to make reservations, the kids. celebration of the Festival of the Tabernacles. contact Celina Geideshman at (210) 479-0429 Beyer Boys / 2x2 (4 units) All reservations can be made by calling (210) 479-0307. Tickets for adults are $10 and children 2-11 [email protected]. Jewish Journal - Januaryor 2014 Wishing you a Happy and Healthy “We’ll Bend Over Backwards For You” New Year from CommerCial and residential serviCes (210) 656-9027 (830) 606-2697

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New Jewish bereavement group and learning Getting closer to God series offered by JFS and congregations in the New Year It is not a new concept Recognizing an ongoing group. The learning ongoing support group, Rabbi’s Voice need for grief support and series, Walking a Narrow Makom Yinachem – A to state that Judaism is a information in our Jewish Bridge – Navigating Grief Space for Comfort. More liturgical religion. The very basis of its worship is a set ABRAHAM community, San Antonio and Mourning in Jewish information about the Senior Rabbi at area congregational rabbis Tradition, will meet three support group and how to order of prayers at fixed Congregation and cantors are partnering consecutive Tuesdays (Oct. register will be available at times of day, every day. Agudas Achim Even with that said, there with Jewish Family Service 13, 20 and 27) at 7 p.m. the learning series. the comment from a is considerable liberty for (JFS) to offer comfort and at the Campus of the San These initiatives are chavruta, study partner, as I the interjection of personal guidance for people who Antonio Jewish Community. sponsored by Jewish told him I was going home to petitions in the weekday are grieving the loss of The series is open to the Family Service in relieve the babysitter before Amidah. Our deeply rooted loved ones. Whether you entire community, and is cooperation with Chabad our prayer service was over. belief in Olam Habah, The are suffering a recent loss appropriate for anyone Center for Jewish Life and “When you get to heaven, it World to Come, comes about or are simply curious about with questions about Learning, Congregation is like a baseball game, and as the result of an earthly what Judaism teaches about traditional practices and Agudas Achim, you may get in the ballpark, life of moral, intellectual death, the learning series their modern interpretation Congregation Rodfei but the ‘better’ you have and spiritual forshpeiz, and support group are and application. The topics Sholom, Temple Beth-El, been, the better your seat.” acquirement. available to anyone seeking will range from the practical and Temple Chai. We must strive to make our This approach promises wisdom and counsel. to the philosophical, with To learn more, call JFS lives the constant effort of that living a life of JFS and the congregations a variety of approaches at (210) 302-6920, visit getting closer to God. This Kedushah, holiness, will will offer a three-part presented. www.jfs-sa.org, or contact is the essence of Judaism in effect give us a foretaste series in October, followed As a follow-up to the one of the sponsoring from whatever denomination of the world to come. It is by a regular support series, JFS will offer an congregations. or stripe you hail. a difficult and challenging The piercing blast of effort, but who said it should be easy? I am reminded of See ABRAHAM, page 36

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio September 2015 17 HIGH HOLIDAYS Keeping the Spark Alive High Holy Day Reflections – 2015 This Jewish new year of “Where do you belong?” cannot be taken for granted Rabbi’s Voice Rabbi’s Voice 5776 is called a Shanah For many Jewish people, and are significant this Meuberet, a “pregnant year,” CHAIM BLOCK that’s a pretty simple DAVID time of year because Executive Director otherwise known as a Jewish question; it’s about KOMEROFSKY seats for Rosh Hashanah Chabad Center Spiritual leader leap year. for Jewish Life synagogue membership. I and Yom Kippur are at a Unlike a secular leap year and Learning for Temple Chai am a member of several and consultant premium. Worship services which requires the addition congregations, and my for Hillel are meant to challenge changing aspects of life. The of only one day (February family is deeply connected International the soul and elevate the 29th), a Jewish leap year sun, however, which shines to youth group and religious spirit, and shouldn’t be requires the addition of an strongly and constantly, school in a few different joining a synagogue means reduced to paying-for- entire month, a second month represents the steady, places. I am personally finding a spiritual and social praying. Of course a of Adar, to reconcile the consistent, never changing most active as the spiritual community of which we congregation must ensure difference between a solar aspects of life. leader and a member of can be an active part and that it has sufficient space year and a lunar year. Rosh Hashanah and Temple Chai. Because where we feel at home, for the people who sustain In the Gregorian calendar, Yom Kippur come around Temple Chai is celebrating like we truly belong. But it year-round. It would be which is a solar based every year with predictable our first High Holy Days “belonging” is naturally inappropriate to displace system, a year is 365 days. consistency and it is this year in our own space exclusive. In order for some people whose involvement These 365 days are then sometimes hard to motivate (with possibilities and people to belong, it must and support make possible divided into twelve parts ourselves for another round limitations that were never mean that there are others not just the High Holy which form the secular of synagogue attendance, issues before), I’m thinking who do not belong. Some days, but everything else months of the year. The sermons, dinners etc. a lot about what it means to are in and some are out, and congregations do the other Jewish calendar, however, Perhaps, if we recognized “belong.” that’s necessary because 360 days each year. is a lunar based calendar that each year possesses its We Jewish people congregations require But how we interact following the monthly cycle “mystical karma” and carries talk about “belonging to ongoing support to do what with those who choose to of the moon. Each lunar its own unique message, we congregations” and intend people need for them to do. cycle is approximately would be energized anew and it in a positive way, because Membership commitments See KOMEROFSKY, page 36 29.5 days, and twelve open our hearts to the soul lunar months comprise a stirring inspiration of this Jewish year, which is 354 year’s High Holiday season. days -- eleven days shorter Our annual observance Congregation Beth Am Welcomes You than the solar year of 365 of our High Holidays is the to our warm and friendly days. consistent sun aspect of High Holiday services In order for the festivals our tradition. Bringing new led by Rabbi Barry Krieger to retain their timing relative enthusiasm and energy to to the seasons, as the Torah the holiday and finding new FREE mandates, an adjustment meaning and relevance to must be made to enable the our hallowed traditions, is Fries & DRINK lunar calendar to maintain bringing in the lunar quality WITH A BURGER, SANDWICH harmony with the solar cycle. to the celebration of our High OR WRAP PURCHASE No tickets or reservations required This is the reason that every Holidays. Park North Shopping Center two or three years, an entire This is essentially what a 818 NW Loop 410 Congregation Beth Am is part of San Antonio TX 78216 the Reconstructionist Movement month is added to the Jewish leap year and the reconciling year. of the solar and lunar eatatearthburger.com All services held in the Fellowship Hall There is an important cycles teaches us. That not of the First Unitarian Universalist Church lesson that we can learn only are the sun and the Sunday-Thursday 11a - 10p at 7150 W. IH-10, San Antonio, TX, 78213 from this system. The moon, moon, the forces of change Friday 11a - 9p For more information, please call which waxes and wanes, Closed Sabbath 210-492-2173 or go to www.bethamsatx.org represents the dynamic, ever See BLOCK, page 36

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May it be a good year ahead How will I be better What’s the difference amount to something. What Rabbi’s Voice between wishing someone is this myth, happiness, that in the New Year? Rosh Hashanah. It is the “Happy New Year” and MARA S. has bamboozled so many Rabbi’s Voice wishing someone a Shana NATHAN of us?.....Where was it ever day Man was created. It is Senior Rabbi at the New Year (for certain AVRAHAM Tovah? Reconstructionist Temple Beth-El promised to us that life on Rabbi Bonnie Koppel puts earth can ever be easy, free things). It is the day that SCHEINBERG Assistant Rabbi the seemingly synonymous from conflict and uncertainty, renews our acceptance of security in Israel, a just and at Congregation greetings in perspective: devoid of anguish and G-d as King. Rodfei Sholom equitable United States of It is the day nations are “When we say “happy new wonder and pain?...The theme of the day. It is America. To have a good judged. We talk about year” we evoke images of purpose of life is not to be enough to fill our whole year we should be working things we can do to better revelers drinking champagne, happy. The purpose of life is day. towards bringing these ideals the world. Tikkun Olam laughing and dancing-a to matter, to be productive, Secondly, it is because towards fruition. For us (repairing the world) is party atmosphere. But what to have it make some we would rather fix the Jews, being ‘Happy’ is really always a major theme. Or comes to mind when we ask difference that you lived at world (or talk about beside the point. Lagoyim (a light to the for a “shana tovah,” a good all. Happiness, in the ancient, it) than fix ourselves. Leo Rosten the great nations) is another. year? Certainly, an image of th noble sense, means self- We would rather tackle 20 Century Yiddishist, Themes and missions sobriety and concern.” fulfillment-and is given to world hunger than not addressed the issue of what that touch on the Universal What might make this a those who use to the fullest shooting death daggers is happiness, writing: “Ask part of the day, but good year? Our attention is whatever talents God or with our eyes at anybody an American mother what lack somewhat in the drawn to more fundamental luck or fate bestowed upon that annoys us before our she wants most for her child. individual, personal concerns: health, family life, them. Happiness, to me, lies morning coffee. Really? The chances are she will relationship-based aspect education and professional in stretching, to the farthest Unfortunately, yes. reply: “To be happy.’ But of Rosh Hashanah. development. But also more boundaries of which we are Talking about what is there was a time when what Rosh Hashanah is global concerns: well-being capable, the resources of the wrong with the world, we most wanted for our also the day that we are inGreen our CuisineJewish / community,1x1 units (1 unit) Main Street Properties / 2x1 units (2 units) community or other Jewish Journal - Jan 2014 children or ourselves, was to See NATHAN, page 37 examined and examine. Jewish Journal - August 2014 people. Easy. Talking The day that we look about what is wrong with back at the previous year ourselves, not so much. and ask ourselves, “How Thinking of ways for the different am I today than at world to be better, Yes. this time last year?” Thinking of ways for Based on my BUYA HOUSE myself to be better, No. performances in the MAIN STREET PROPERTIES We want to believe that by past, is it realistic and KOSHER MICHAEL LITOFSKY • MELODY YANCELSON • MARTIN LITOFSKY perfecting the world we truthful that I think that are perfecting ourselves. www.eatatgreen.com this coming year I will be (210) 344-2200 But, by perfecting better? ourselves we perfect the I think there are two world, might be closer to reasons we neglect that the truth. May we all merit aspect. Firstly and simply, a sweet year and be written it is overshadowed by the in the Book of Life. Michonmagnitude & Craigof the /Universal 2x2 units (4 units) Jewish Journal - Sept 2015

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SPREADING A LITTLE SUNSHINE WITH OUR SENIORS On Tuesday, July 28, more than 50 seniors of Chabad’s Sunshine Club met for kibbitzing with friends over lunch prepared by Aroma Grill. Rabbi Levi Teldon shared a D’var Torah about the Jewish people being the “fewest among the nations” and Danielle Saar, a TV news reporter, comedian, and actress, entertained the crowd with interactive improv games and stories about life being single having a Jewish mother. Participants also had the opportunity to share their favorite Jewish joke. For more information about the Sunshine Club, visit www. ChabadSA.com/SunshineClub.

RODFEI SUNDAY FUN DAY Moms and kids enjoyed time together during the Sunday Fun Day at the Painted Plated

IT’S A WRAP FOR THIS YEAR! Camp Gan Israel concluded its 27th summer session with more than 100 happy campers throughout the months of June and July. For CLUB AGUDAS more information and photo albums, visit www. ACHIM GanIsraelSA.com. Barbie Scharf Zeldes and Eric Muchnick join other members of Club Agudas Achim, a group for the 40’s-50’s set, during the group’s recent progressive dinner.

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YCCA DATE NIGHT The Young Couples Club of Agudas (YCCA) headed to Dave & Buster’s last month for an evening of fun. Contact Agudas Achim for future programs at (210) 479-0307.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM AT RODFEI SHOLOM Rodfei’s Seed Camp for young men gathered at Moshe’s Golden Falafel during a HEADED OUT TO SEA (WORLD!) break from their Campers from Camp Rodfei enjoyed a fun-filled day studies. during a field trip to SeaWorld San Antonio in July.

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Already tagged WHAT’S HAPPENING HIGH HOLIDAYS A time for personal reflection and community commitment In the High Holiday Rabbi’s Voice Season should we be spending time seeking ARYEH personal salvation or national SCHEINBERG Rabbi at salvation? Should we be Congregation spending time on the issues Rodfei Sholom confronting Israel and the Jewish people or spending the phrase and “your G-d will time on moral perfection and be my G-d”. (Ruth 1:16) personal salvation? What Religious covenant with should be our primary goals the Jewish people has always on this Rosh Hashanah and been linked with Jewish Yom Kippur? nationhood. As G-d says to Our Torah reading on Abraham, “And the Lord Rosh Hashanah begins with says to Abraham, get the Abraham and Sarah and out of thy country and from the birth of a great nation. thy father’s house and to the G-d says, “For I know him land that I will show thee that he will command his and I will make of thee a children and household after great nation and will bless him. And they will keep will thee and make thy name keep the ways of the Lord to great”. (Genesis 12:1-3) preform righteousness and Abraham is to become the justice.” (Genesis 18:19) “Father of Many Nations”. It is precisely Abraham’s He is destined to lead the and his children’s love of establishment of the Earthly righteousness and justice, Kingdom of G-d.” those quintessentially While the Jewish people political virtues that G-d are a nation their nationhood picks out for praise and is not dependent on the land wishes to see perpetuated. of Israel. Torah and Sinai The book of Ruth in occurred before entering the describing Ruth’s conversion Holy Land. After the Jews to Judaism speaks to a new entered the Promised Land relationship with G-d and a their nationhood did not new nationality. Ruth says, depend on remaining in it. “my people will be your After they were exiled from people she tells her mother in-law Naomi” and only then See VOICE, page 37

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio September 2015 23 IN THE COMMUNITY Sheriff Pamerleau Agudas Achim Sisterhood to speak at NCJW Fashion Show and New meeting Member Luncheon Congregation Agudas Gurinsky Family Social will be available with Bexar County Sheriff Achim Sisterhood will Hall. RSVP. Reservations due Susan L. Pamerleau will be host its 2015 New Member There is an $18 couvert to Babs Schnitzer at (210) the speaker at the opening Luncheon and Fashion per person. New Sisterhood 764-1714 by noon on meeting of the San Antonio Show on Sunday, Oct. 4, members are free. Friday, Oct. 2. section of the National 2015 at 12 noon in the Complimentary babysitting Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at the home of Shari Pulman. Sheriff Pamerleau is the chief law enforcement Frame every image with care. officer for the County and oversees the operation of the Bexar County Adult concerns regarding the Detention Center. While in well being of women and the Air Force, she achieved children. the rank of Major General The September 9 and has already made meeting is open to NCJW major improvements in the members and their guests at operation of the jail and in no charge although donations public safety. A nationally are always appreciated. recognized speaker on family A dessert reception will violence, and the author of a follow the Sheriff’s speech. recent Express News op-ed For further information or column on early childhood reservations, contact Lee education,Academy Sheriff Sleep Pamerleau / 2x2 units Markman, (4 units) (210) 525-8785 or [email protected]. sharesJewish many Journal of NCJW’s - January 2010 - v.1

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26 September 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY JEWISH WAR Temple Chai offers VETERANS CORNER Introduction to Judaism course Congressman Castro Temple Chai, a progressive Jews looking for adult-level richness of Jewish life in all to speak at JWV congregation, will offer an basics may find it meaningful. of its diversity is a gift that September meeting eight-week “Introduction to A mix of study, discussion is available to anyone who Congressman Julian Castro Judaism” course beginning and practical experiences, chooses to accept it. Whether will speak on Veterans Affairs in Wednesday, Sept. 30 from the course is designed for Jewish by choice, by accident the halls of Congress at the 7-8:30 p.m. The course will those interested in exploring or both, it’s never too late to monthly meeting of the San meet at Temple Chai’s new a Jewish life. Topics include learn.” Antonio Jewish War Veterans location, 2121 Lockhill Selma Jewish holidays, life-cycle “Introduction to Judaism” Post 753, Sunday, Sept. 27 at 9:30 a.m. at the (at the corner of NW Military events, theology, prayer, Israel is open to the community Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community. A Highway). and history. with $180 pre-registration. light breakfast will be served. Taught by Rabbi David “The only prerequisite There is no charge to Temple If you are interested in attending the event and Komerofsky, this course is curiosity,” said Rabbi Chai members. For more are not a member of the San Antonio Post, RSVP to introduces the basics of Komerofsky. “This course information or to register, call Irwin Barath at (210) 341-4502, Jewish thought and practice. brings ancient ideas (210) 340-2090 or visit www. Interfaith couples, non-Jews and practices to life in a templechaisa.org/intro. JWV to host Game Day with considering conversion, and progressive context. The patients On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Post members will sponsor IN THE COMMUNITY: SENIORS a Bingo/Social at Audie Murphy VA Hospital - CTC section from 7 p.m. to 8 pm. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Ken Ashworth at (210) 647- SENIORS LEARN 0330 or Herschel Sheiness at (210) 494-8768. ABOUT YESHIVA At the August 5th Mid-Winter Meeting planned for L’Chayim Club luncheon January at Congregation Rodfei Sholom, seniors enjoyed The San Antonio post will host the mid winter hearing young men in Department of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and the Summer Educational Oklahoma meeting from January 22-24, 2016. Enrichment Development This event will set the tone for the operation of the (SEED) program talk about Department for the period of January to the end of their experiences in The June 2016. World of the Yeshiva.

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3x3.indd 1 2/16/15 2:28 PM IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH New family programs at Chabad launches new C-TEEN program An all-new Close to 100 Jewish teens Holiday Semester (2 wks, Congregation Agudas Achim transformative program for participated in the 2014- Sept.) Inda Posner Religious parents and children to work teens is set to begin in early 2015 school year studying Semester 2: Living Your School at Congregation on together as a family. September at Chabad. The a broad range of Jewish Dream Course (6 wks, Agudas Achim is introducing Additionally, there will be a program connects Jewish topics including courses on Oct.-Nov.) new family programming new five-part Family B’nai teens with one another in Jewish history, Israel, and Semester 3: Jewish Myth this school year. Every Mitzvah Class for those a fun, social setting and modern psychology and Busters (6 wks, Jan.-Feb.) month there will be a family families beginning the Bar/ guides them in learning more. Semester 4: Jewish Love service for a different Bat Mitzvah process. Contact about themselves, studying, “I believe that it is Secrets (6 wks, Feb. grade in the school, which Sami Burgess at (210) 479- participating in mitvzah important and vital for -March) will include something for 0307 for more information. projects, all within a Jewish teens to continue studying Semester 5: Jewish Leaders context and setting. For the about Judaism, Israel and of the 21st Century (2 wks, inaugural year, 15 special other relevant issues,”said May) programs and activities, as Rabbi Marrus. “These Classes are taught on Registration open for well as 3 Shabbatons, have young adults are the future Wednesday evening from been planned. Programs of our people and when 7:30-9 p.m. at the Chabad include; Model Shofar given the opportunity truly Center. Registration is Chabad Hebrew School Factory, Top Golf, CTeen at enjoy the discussions and by individual class or by Registration is now open positive impact on the life of the Spurs, Enchanted Rock study about their own course. for Chabad Hebrew School. your child through drama, Excursion and more. heritage.” For more information, The program is accessible song, art and stories.” In addition to this new The 2015-2016 study visit www.chabadsa.com/ to all Jewish children in the For more information, call program, Rabbi Yossi schedule includes 22 weeks cteens, call (210) 764-0300, San Antonio area, regardless Chabad at (210) 764-0300 or Marrus’ Torah Teens of learning and events. or or email rabbimarrus@ of their affiliation or level of visit www.ChabadSA.com/ learning program will Courses taught will be; chabadsa.com. religious observance. HebrewSchool. continue for its fourth year. Semester 1: Pre High The program’s curriculum, El Jarro de Arturo / 2x2 units (4 units) taught using discussion- Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 based and hands-on methods, covers a wide range of topics, including Jewish history, prayer, Israel, weekly Torah portion and Jewish holidays. The Hebrew reading curriculum called Aleph Champ is based on the martial arts motivational philosophy of color-coded reading levels and testing, leading to a winning cycle of learning. “We create an environment that brings Judaism to life, fosters creativity and supports your child’s personal style of learning,” said Rabbi Chaim Block. “Our curriculum has been designed to make lasting

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28 September 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH JCC creates new roles for Agudas Achim growing youth programs introduces new As programs continue to jcc-sa.org. Pre-K class and baby evolve at the JCC and the Simultaneously, Devin wider Jewish community, Billstein, a recent graduate playgroup more and more families of the University of Toledo, are turning to the JCC for has joined the JCC staff as As part of its new initiative LIFE (Learning Is For programs and services. In an Teen and Camp Services Everyone), Congregation Agudas Achim is beginning effort to maintain the best Coordinator, and will be two new monthly programs. On the first Sunday of each experience for families, the LEFT: Devin Billstein, JCC Teen and responsible for planning and month, beginning October 4th, Agudas will have a new JCC continues to invest in Camp Services Coordinator implementing programming Pre-K class from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The Pre-K Class will its full complement of youth RIGHT: Dylan Ashworth, JCC for teens, including after explore Judaism and Jewish holidays. There are member services. Associate Director of Youth and school, summer camp, and and non-member rates. Dylan Ashworth, long time Camping Services the JCC Maccabi Games. In In addition to the Pre-K class, Agudas is also excited Youth Coordinator and BBYO addition, he will oversee the to introduce “Babies, Bagels, and Blocks,” its new City Director, will shift his out days, and enrichment local BBYO program as City baby playgroup for children and their parents from 0-18 role to Associate Director of programs, and will continue Director. New to San Antonio, months. This is an opportunity for parents to grab a bagel Youth and Camping Services, to play a major role with Lisa Devin’s work with Toledo and connect with other young families. The program is focusing on program and Guerrero, Director of Youth Hillel has provided him with free and no RSVP is required. services for children grades & Camp Services, in planning experience in engaging with Director of Congregational Learning, Rabbi Ariel kindergarten through fifth. and implementing fall, winter, and communicating to teens Greenberg said, “I am thrilled about these new Dylan will be responsible spring and summer camps. To and young adults. To contact opportunities for our young children to learn, play, and for the JCC’s Kids Club contact Dylan, call (210) 302- Devin, call (210) 302-6867 or Hernandez CPA / 2x1 units (2 explore!”units) For more information contact Sami Burgess at afterschool program, school- 6868 or email ashworthd@ [email protected]. (210) 479-0307. Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 JCC launches new program, Moving Traditions Bulter / 2x2 units (4 units) This month, the JCC will Jewish Journal - August 2011 Sunday at Silo launch Moving Traditions, Present this Special Invitation to Receive A COMPLIMENTARY ENTRÉE a program for sixth through Steven H. Butler, C.P.A. ninth graders. Participants will discuss important Buy one entrée and receive the second, of equal or lesser value, complimentary. Parties of 10 or less. Sunday evenings 5-9pm Darilek Butler & Associates PLLC issues and challenges Reservation required. Dine-in only. Excludes Prix Fixe. Must present this offer at time of service. of their everyday lives n throughthe lens of Jewish visit siloelevatedcuisine.com values, inspiring teens to n Taxes stay connected to the Jewish 1133 Austin Hwy - 824.8686 / 434 N. Loop 1604 West - 483.8989 community through high school. n Small Business Consulting Beginning September 20, the program will meet Personal Financial monthly on Sunday evenings Planning at 5:30 p.m. The enrollment fee will cover a kosher dinner each month. For more information or 2702 N. Loop 1604 E., Suite 202, San Antonio, TX 78232 to register, contact Rachel (210) 979-0055 / FAX (210) 979-0058 Rustin at [email protected] [email protected] or (210) 302-6969.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio September 2015 29 IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH Heintz Preschool expands hours and after school programs

For the 2015-2016 school and Kid Tech Computers year, Heintz Preschool on Thursdays. These at Congregation Agudas extra-curricular programs Achim will expand its are open to the entire hours of operation from community. More than 30 PJ Library moms enjoyed a night of lessons and friendships at the Mom’s Night Out event. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Heintz For more information will continue to have its contact Preschool Director PJ Library hosts Mom’s Night Out regular school day from 9 Celina Geideshman a.m. to 2 p.m., followed (210) 479-0429 or By Lauren Abraham, Makeup artist and by special extra-curricular c.geideshman@agudas- PJ Library Coordinator PJ Library Mom, programs after school achim.org. Michele Clementi each day including Art on PJ Library and the Jewish demonstrates tips Mondays, Soccer Shots for busy moms Federation of San Antonio on Tuesdays, Cooking and with volunteer Zumba on Wednesdays, hosted Let Your Hair Down, model and new PJ A Mom’s Night Out on mom and Chair July 23 at the home of PJ of Young Adult Library Committee Member Division Kelly Klein. and new Federation board member, Michelle Kaufman Vizurraga. “It was fun to see so many new faces and friends and I really enjoyed hosting 1102 E. Sonterra Blvd. #106 San Antonio, TX 78258 this event to remind each of the PJ moms that we are www.janismorganrealty.com special and important,” said were interspersed with October 11. KaufmanVizurraga. “While words of Jewish wisdom The night ended with Janis 210.413.5032 rushing around and taking and inspiration from Jewish time for the moms to get to Kerri 210.445.0320 our kids to school and doing Federation CEO Ronit know one another and be Office 210.482.3236 our own work, it is often Sherwin, and Director of able to make new friends challenging to find time Women’s Philanthropy, with common bonds. Each for ourselves. This was the Julie Schack. Super woman walked out with a perfect night for us.” Sunday chairs Liz Davis party favor of a purse mirror Hairstyles by Monica’s and Danielle Sarfati also wrapped in a silver mesh bag Monica Boggs and Makeup talked about upcoming with an inspirational note A Warm, Welcoming, and Progressive Congregation plans for a PJ Library Super tucked inside. by Michele’s Michele 2121 Lockhill Selma  210.340.2090 Clementi, a PJ Library Hero Super Sunday event, To learn more about PJ mom, presented their top which takes place the same Library and upcoming tips for busy moms on the day as Federation’s Super events, follow PJ Library go.John The Troy demonstrations / 1x1 units (1 unit) SundayHadassah Fundraising / 2x1 units event (2 on units)San Antonio on Facebook. Jewish Journal - December 2014 Jewish Journal - January 2015 John S. Troy Who will say Kaddish? LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Hadassah will. MEMBER A.S.L.A. Every year. Forever. 222-1355 For more information, visit www.johnstroylandarch.com www.hadassah.org/yahrzeit, call 877.212.3321 or email [email protected]. Rabbi David Komerofsky | Ron Heller, President

30 September 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH & COLLEGE SAFTY accepting new members and preparing to host regional conclave From October 23-25, SAFTY membership is San Antonio Federation of open to any Jewish teen Temple Youth (SAFTY) in San Antonio, and is and Temple Beth-El will committed to exploring host more than a hundred Jewish practice and building KABBALAT SHABBAT AT THE JCC teenagers from NFTY-TOR, social connections between JCC Block and Dreeben School for Young Children Judaica the Texas-Oklahoma region Jewish teens. SAFTY is specialist, Mary Levy, leads Kabbalat Shabbat with the children each of NFTY, the international guided by experienced adult youth organization of the leadership at Temple Beth-El Friday. Blessings and songs are sung. Children enjoy challah and grape Union for Reform Judaism. but is led by an elected board juice and give money for Tzedakah. SAFTY is planning an event of teens who work to help focused on self-discovery continue SAFTY’s legacy of and learning how to be a being an open and inclusive community-builder. Teens space for all Jewish teens. Agudas Achim expands weekly will also participate in a sub- To become a member, please regional Maccabiah. This visit our website. Children’s Shabbat offerings is the first Fall Conclave For more information, SAFTY has hosted in seven contact Sam Stern, Temple Congregation Agudas Achim is now and under led by Lauren Abraham, a new years, and was awarded Beth-El Director of Youth offering two different Children’s Shabbat Mini Minyan for children in 2nd through 5th to SAFTY thanks to their Engagement at sstern@ services, from 11 a.m. – 12 noon on grade will be led by Rabbi Ariel Greenberg. growth to become one of the beth-elsa.org or go to www. Saturdays. In addition to it’s weekly Bim These Shabbat programs are open to all. largest youth programs in beth-elsa.org/Conclave and BamDr. ShabbatGarry Gossen service for/ 2x2 children units in (4 1st units) grade the region. www.beth-elsa.org/SAFTY. Jewish Journal - August 15 Staying connected across the miles 8550 Datapoint Dr. Suite 200 Know of a college student San Antonio, TX 78229 away for the High Holidays? Congregation Rodfei Sholom 210-615-8308 will send them a special holiday package, with a letter Fax: 210-615-8313 from the Rabbi, to keep in touch and let them know how much they are missed. To add a student’s name to this year’s list, contact the Please visit our website at drgossen.com synagogue at (210) 493-3557 or [email protected].

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio September 2015 31 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 Sandy Leigh, Advertising Director 12500 NW Military Highway, Suite 275, San Antonio, TX 78231 [email protected] / (210) 302-6961 The Jewish Journal Phone: (210) 302-6820 Fax: (210) 408-2341 [email protected] Executive Director: Saul F. Levenshus Email: [email protected] Lauren Abraham, Special Programs Coordinator President: David Palans Website: www.jccsanantonio.org Nathan Ratner, Coordinator Programs include a nationally-accredited nursery school, an after- [email protected] San Antonio Jewish Coalition for Literacy school center for school age children, summer camp programs, Tiffany Bockerstette, Chief Financial Officer [email protected] programming for senior adults, plus cultural, educational and recre- [email protected] Danielle Roberts, Campaign Administrator ational programs. Alan Carney, Accounting Manager [email protected] [email protected] Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus Juana Rubalcava, Education Director of the San Antonio Jewish Community Susan Avitan Kariv, Chief Development Officer Holocaust Memorial Museum 12500 NW Military Hwy, Suite 100, San Antonio Texas 78231 [email protected] [email protected] Phone: (210) 302-6801 Fax: (210) 408-2322 Leslie Komet Ausburn, Julie Schack, Director of Operations: Mike Griffin Marketing/Editor The Jewish Journal DIrector of Women’s Philanthropy President: Alice Viroslav Website: www.thecampustx.org [email protected] [email protected] The Campus features a variety of spaces available to rent for small or large events. Judy Lackritz, Caitlyn Strayer, Office Manager Community Relations Director and Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services Lynn Waghalter Librarian Beldon Library Director Holocaust Memorial Museum , 12500 N.W. Military Hwy. Suite 260, San Antonio, TX 78231 [email protected] [email protected] Phone: (210) 302-6946 Website: http://www.goldenmanor.net Executive Director: Daniel L. Laser President: Shari P. Pulman Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services (GMJSS) works to meet the needs of Jewish seniors in the San Antonio area by providing transpor- tation and direct services, and through grants to other organizations SAN ANTONIO CONGREGATIONS for programs that benefit San Antonio area Jewish seniors. Congregation Agudas Achim (Conservative) Temple Chai (Reform) Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio 16550 Huebner Road, 78248 2121 Lockhill-Selma ​ P.O. Box 780264 San Antonio, TX 78278 Phone: (210) 736-4352 Phone: (210) 479-0307 Fax: (210) 479-0295 San Antonio, TX 78213​ Non-profit organization offering interest-free loans to members of the website: www.agudas-achim.org Phone: (210) 340-2090 San Antonio Jewish community in need of temporary assistance Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, Senior Rabbi website: www.templechaisa.org Jewish Family Service Hazzan Jeremy Lipton Rabbi David Komerofsky 12500 NW Military Highway, Suite 250, San Antonio, TX 78231 Rabbi Ariel Greenberg, Director of Phone: (210) 302-6920 Fax: (210) 302-6952 Congregational Learning Chabad Lubavitch of South Texas Executive Director: M. H. Levine President: Ilene Kramer 14535 Blanco Rd., 78216 Congregation Beth Am (Reconstructionist) Jewish Family Service (JFS) offers a wide range of professional Phone: (210) 492-1085 Fax: (210) 493-9460 7150 IH 10 West, 78213 counseling, social services, advocacy for victims of crime, and website: www.chabadsa.com Phone: (210) 492-2173 Fax: (210) 342-8935 services for seniors including senior living and care options. website: www.bethamsatx.org Rabbi Chaim Block Lay Leader Marion Bernstein Rabbi Yossi Marrus National Council Of Jewish Women (NCJW) Rabbi Levi Teldon Website: www.ncjwsa.org Congregation Rodfei Sholom For Membership Information: Cathy Pottorf - [email protected] (Orthodox) Congregation Israel of San Antonio NCJW is a grassroots organization that advocates for women, children 3003 Sholom Dr., 78230 (Conservative, Covenantal and family issues both locally and nationally. Phone: (210) 493-3557 Fax: (210) 492-0629 Judaism in Prayer and Practice) E-Mail address: [email protected] Office & Mailings: Hillel San Antonio Website: www.rodfeisholom.org 16320 Huebner Road at St. Andrew Website: www.sahillel.org Phone: (210) 201-Jews (5397) Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg San Antonio, Texas, 78248 Contact: Alan Yancelson Email: [email protected] Rabbi Avraham Scheinberg website: www.congregationisraelsatx.org San Antonio Hillel serves college students throughout the San Antonio area. Jewish Community of the Hill Country All Faiths Chapel: After School Judaics (JAS @ The J) Kerrville, Texas 5000 Fawn Meadow Drive at Floyd Curl 12500 NW Military Hwy., 78231 / Phone: (210) 302-6969 For information: (830) 331-8941 San Antonio, Texas 78240 Phone: (210) 387-2436 Gan Gani Preschool Temple Beth-El (Reform) Hazzan David Silverstein, JD, 14535 Blanco Rd. 78216 / Phone: (210) 764-0300 211 Belknap Place, 78212 Founding Ritual Leader Phone: (210) 733-9135 Fax: (210) 737-8946 Heintz Preschool E-mail address: [email protected] 16550 Huebner Rd. 78248 / Phone: (210) 479-0429 Website:www.beth-elsa.org Please send corrections and JCC Block & Dreeben School for Young Children Rabbi Mara Nathan, Senior Rabbi additions to the Journal editor 12500 NW Military Hwy., 78231 / Phone: (210) 302-6846 Rabbi Marina Yergin at [email protected]. Rabbi Samuel M. Stahl, Emeritus Shmuel Bass Torah Academy Cantor Julie Berlin 3003 Sholom Drive, Suite #200, 78230 / Phone: (210) 607-7261

32 September 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: COLLEGE

Hillel San Antonio launches partnership with Texas Hillel at UT-Austin, selects Alan Yancelson as its new professional Hillel San Antonio has In collaboration Jewish life. Hillel Alan Yancelson earned his Hillel’s network of named Alan Yancelson as its with the Jewish San Antonio has BBA from the McCombs dedicated student leaders, first full-time professional Federation of San grown over the School at UT-Austin and professionals and staff person. Alan begins his Antonio and the past two years was an active student and volunteers have encouraged tenure as Hillel San Antonio Bar Yadin Family with the support intern at Texas Hillel. He generations of young adults enters a new and exciting Foundation, of the Barshop brings these experiences to celebrate Jewish learning partnership with Texas students at UTSA, JCC, and will to his work on campus in and living, pursue social Hillel at UT-Austin. Alan Trinity, Incarnate now build on that his hometown, connecting justice (tikkun olam and is based in San Antonio Word and other strong foundation students with Jewish life in tzedek) and connect to their and his role is to engage campuses will enjoy a full as a full part of the Hillel creative ways. He will work peers and the global Jewish students at area universities. range of opportunities for movement. with other professionals people. By participating engaging young adults in in life-changing trips and San Antonio, and is part of campus initiatives, students the Jewish student life team learn to make a meaningful of Texas Hillel. impact on the future of Standing Strong for San Antonio Hillel welcomes students the Jewish people and the of all backgrounds and world while they grow fosters an enduring intellectually, socially, commitment to Jewish and spiritually. At the life, learning and Israel. As heart of the Hillel network the largest Jewish student is the Charles and Lynn organization in the world, Schusterman International Hillel builds connections Center, supporting local with emerging adults at Hillels to ensure that we more than 550 colleges and achieve our mission “to universities, and inspires enrich the lives of Jewish them to direct their own students so they may enrich path. During their formative the Jewish people and the college years, students world.” are challenged to explore, For more information, experience, and create please visit www.hillelsa. vibrant Jewish lives. org. Alan can be reached at BarryFor nearly Efron, a century,Attourney / [email protected]. units (4 units) Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio September 2015 33 ARTS & CULTURE Helen Suzman: Fighter for Human Rights Exhibit Helen Suzman was a member of the South African Parliament for 36 WANT TO LEARN MORE? years, from 1953-1989. She was the On Wednesday, Oct. 7, the Rodfei Sholom Book Club will gather to discuss In sole opposition voice condemning No Uncertain Terms: A South African apartheid during the 13-year period Memoir by Helen Suzman. For details, (1961-1989) when she was the contact Rodfei Sholom. governing body’s only member of the Progressive Party. Africa. The exhibition explores nearly Curator: Millie Pimstone four decades of Suzman’s life and Project Initator and Coordinator: vision through photographs, personal Prof. Milton Shain letters, quotations from speeches, Graphic Designer: Linda Bester and news articles. Suzman was Exhibition production for the nominated twice for the Nobel American tour was funded by the Peace Prize in recognition of her Dobkin Family Foundation, New contribution to the pursuit of justice at the age of 91. Flags across South hours. Drop-ins are welcome; York in South Africa. She received Africa were flown at half-mast in her no reservations necessary. The Exhibition Manager: Jill Vexler, the United Nations Award of the honor. exhibition is presented by the Jewish Ph.D. International League for Human Suzman’s life will be displayed Federation of San Antonio and the The San Antonio installation is Rights in 1978. In 1989 Queen through a 29-paneled, free-standing Barshop Jewish Community Center. funded by the M.B. and Edna Zale Elizabeth made her an Honorary exhibit on the upper level of the This Exhibition was originated by Foundation Dame Commander (Civil Division) Campus. Admission is free and the Isaac and Jessie Kaplan Centre For more information, contact of the Order of the British Empire. open to the community. Exhibit for Jewish Studies and Research at Judy Lackritz at (210) 302-6960 or Suzman died on January 1, 2009, hours will follow Campus operating the University of Cape Town, South Maya Siler at 210-302-6828.

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34 September 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL ARTS & CULTURE The Vex presents Bad Jews JCC pairs with The Sheldon Vexler Theatre’s to their grandfather’s Chai necklace, a seventeenth season continues with vicious and hilarious brawl over family, Joshua Harmon’s comedic drama, Bad faith, and legacy ensues. Kendra Scott for Jews. Directed by Mark McCarver, the Rachel Rustin, Director of Jewish cast features two Vex “veterans”, Brandi Journeys for the Barshop JCC, is Hollsten and Chris Rothbauer, and two serving as a dramaturg for The Vex’s “retail therapy” actors who are new to The Vex stage, production of Bad Jews. A dramaturg The JCC and Kendra Scott at La from the JCC’s Block and Dreeben Nicholas Bright and Ava L’Amoreaux. is someone who researches the history Cantera will host a series of events School for Young Children will As the New York Times review states, and/or composition of a play or musical. the week of Labor Day aimed to enjoy 15% off their purchases. “There’s nothing like a death in the When asked about Bad Jews, Rustin engage a variety of populations in On Wednesday, Sept. 9, BBYO family to bring out the worst in people.” stated, “[The play] is a powerful piece an evening of fun, socialization and JCC Maccabi Games parents The night after their Holocaust-survivor that deals with topics of Jewish identity, and shopping. and teens are invited to come grandfather’s funeral, three cousins observance, and continuity. It will be a There are three evenings to and take advantage of a 10% engage in a verbal (and sometimes great opportunity for audience members choose from, each focusing on a discount with an additional 10% physical) battle. In one corner is to engage in conversations about the specific area of JCC programming. of sales contributed to either one Daphna Feygenbam (L’Amoreaux), importance of family, faith, and legacy.” The events will occur from 6 to 8 of those programs. The last event a “Real Jew” who is volatile, self- Bad Jews runs October 17 through p.m. with free admission and will is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. assure and unbending. In the other November 14. Performances are include a variety of refreshment 10 for all JCC members and their is her equally stubborn cousin Liam Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 8 and shopping incentives. In friends for a 15% discount off all (Rothbauer), a secular and entitled p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets, addition, each night, every purchases. young man, who has his “shiksa” which range in price from $16-22 purchaser will be eligible to Reservations are strongly girlfriend, Melody (Hollsten), in tow. depending on type, may be purchased be entered into a drawing for a encouraged and may be made at Stuck in the middle is Liam’s brother, by calling The Vex Box Office at (210) Kendra Scott jewelry gift. www.jccsanantonio.org or by Jonah (Bright), who tries to stay out 302-6835. To learn more about the On Tuesday, Sept. 8, families calling (210) 302-6810. of the fray. When Liam stakes claim show, visit www.vexler.org.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio September 2015 35 ARTS & HIGH HOLIDAYS (CONT.)

CULTURE ABRAHAM medakdekim. Who knows own life with the goal within thy gates. That joy is continued from page 17 if there is even one among of directing it along the Simcha Shel Mitzvah—the the shofar has been heard us? However, as Rabbi Jacob route leading to God and joy of performing the will of throughout the month of Elul, Halevi (1365- 1427), known correspondingly, godly God.” It is not as daunting Catch the month leading up to Rosh as the Maharil, iterated, these conduct. A few short as it seems and certainly Hashanah, and even more so are the ones who immediately days after Yom Kippur worth the effort. I do not during the High Holy Days after Maariv (following Yom comes Sukkot. As one of simply want all of us to just Boeing- as we approach the end of Kippur) take the first step the foremost conservative get into the ballpark; I aspire Yom Kippur. At the end of in the construction of the thinkers, Rabbi Max for a seat (for you and me) Boeing the Ten Days of teshuva, Sukkah, thereby proceeding Artz, stated, we have just between home plate and first repentance, we hear that long, from one mitzvah to another. examined the “awesome base, in the front row! long blast as we return to the Each of us is especially consideration of our failures before it routine of day-to-day life. called upon during the Ten and shortcomings, turning L’Shanah Tovah U’Mitukah Normalcy is delayed for a Days of Repentance to to a sharing of joy with the (To A Happy, Healthy and short moment by especially contemplate the meaning stranger, and the fatherless, Sweet New Year)! takes off pious ones known as the and purpose of his or her and the widow that are Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham Last call for Boeing- Boeing, Marc Camoletti’s KOMEROFSKY it’s worth pondering the the most into it. And if BLOCK French farce, at the continued from page 18 question that begins so you’re not a member of a continued from page 18 Sheldon Vexler Theatre. attend once or twice-a-year many conversations in the synagogue and therefore and consistency, not in The final performances (and purchase tickets for Jewish community: “Where think you don’t belong, conflict, but they actually of the show will be on that opportunity) is also do you belong?” Let’s remember that finding compliment one another. Sunday, Sept. 13. Tickets important. Do we charge reflect on how we think a spiritual home is an Our sages teach that each may be purchased by an exorbitant price to make about our relationship with adventure that needn’t be year on Rosh Hashanah calling the Box Office at room for them amongst our congregations and limited to the few days when a new Divine light and (210) 302-6835. Visit www. the faithful? Do we make consider changing the way the space is most crowded. energy descends into the vexler.org for show dates them sit in a special section? we relate to our institutions. You belong wherever you world that has never been and times. Do we turn them away I believe strongly that feel at home. Wherever there before. May we merit from the start in favor of Jewish people don’t belong you choose to make an to tap into that special encouraging year-round to synagogues. Synagogues emotional, spiritual and light and find new life and membership? When space belong to the Jewish people. financial investment, that’s vitality that will inspire is limited, the question of If you’re already a where you belong. There’s ourselves and loved ones “belonging” becomes more member of a congregation, a seat for you whenever throughout the coming than academic. you belong to something you’re ready to claim it, year. On the High Holy Days that should enrich your and with it the opportunities L’Shanah Tova! May we we reflect on what matters Jewish life year-round. It and commitments that be inscribed in the book most. Amongst the many belongs to you. You’ll get come with a real sense of of life, peace, health and questions we ask ourselves, the most out of it by putting belonging. redemption.

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36 September 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL HIGH HOLIDAYS U.S. & WORLD (CONT.) U.N. nuclear watchdog rejects AP report NATHAN continued from page 19 human mind.” that Iran will do own inspections This year, as we enter into the (JTA) — The Parchin military complex responsibility for nuclear roadmap are consistent New Year, perhaps we would be International Atomic Energy on behalf of the IAEA. inspections to Iran,” IAEA with IAEA verification better served to shift our focus Agency, which will control Iran has been suspected of Director-General Yukiya practice and they meet the from the desire for a happy inspections of Iran’s nuclear nuclear weapons research Amano said, according to IAEA requirements,” IAEA year, to a deeper appreciation program under the recently at Parchin. The Iranian Reuters. “Such statements spokesman Serge Gas said of what might make this a good finalized agreement, said a inspectors would then report misrepresent the way in in a statement. year. This year, as we enter the report that Iran will conduct their findings to the IAEA. which we will undertake White House National New Year, let us commit to a its own inspections is But the head of the this important verification Security Council spokesman greater appreciation of the many inaccurate. IAEA said the report work.” Ned Price said the Obama blessings and gifts we possess The Associated Press “misrepresents” the The IAEA has said it is administration supported the so that we can better recognize reported August 19 on an arrangement, according satisfied with arrangements arrangement. the limited happiness “the stuff” agreement signed between to Reuters, which did not it had made with Iran The administration we acquire can truly bring. This the IAEA, the nuclear provide further detail on his concerning inspection is “confident in the year, as we enter the New Year, watchdog of the United denial. of military facilities, agency’s technical plans for let us consider what we need Nations, and Iran that would “I am disturbed by Reuters reported. investigating the possible in our lives that might make us let experts and equipment statements suggesting “The separate more whole so that we are better chosen by Iran inspect the that the IAEA has given arrangements of the See IRAN, page 38 able to strengthen and heal our relationships with eachother. This year, as we enter the New Year, ultimate truth of Jewish existence. growth. We will be concerned may we find within ourselves VOICE We have a relation a relationship about our individual salvation. But, a clearer vision of purpose and continued from page 23 with G-d. We seek personal equally we look to the redemption a deeper sense of peace that the land following the destruction of salvation. Our religion requires us, and salvation of all mankind through enables us to discover the worth, the temple in 70c.e. their nationhood our mandate demands of us that we the example of a Holy Nation. As we the fulfillment, the ‘happiness’ remained intact for millennia, enabling become part of the Kingdom here on return to G-d during these “Ten Days that we all crave. th a Jew born into 12 century Damascus, Earth that will lead to our salvation of Repentance” we remind ourselves With blessings for a good new th st 15 century Warsaw and in 21 to our living as a community, nation, of our duty and responsibility to year! century Texas to consider themselves a and religion. We are “Goy Kadosh” a community, nation and the world, as

member of the same nation. holy nation, as well as, “Mamlechet well as, ourselves and families. Shanah Tova, When Hillel said, “do not separate Kohanim” a nation of priests. We will at that moment experience Rabbi Mara S. Nathan do not separate yourself from the That is why this Rosh Hashanah and the fullest expression of what it is to Temple Beth-El community” he was stating an Yom Kippur we will seek personal be a Jew.

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IRAN senator, said, “Trusting Iran continued from page 37 to inspect its own nuclear site and report to the U.N. REMEMBERING DECEASED military dimensions of Iran’s in an open and transparent former program,” Price said, way is remarkably naive JEWISH MILITARY VETERANS according to AP. “The IAEA and incredibly reckless. Jewish War Veterans of America Post 753 San Antonio asks you to remember has separately developed the This revelation only those Jewish military veterans whose Yahrzeit (anniversary of the individual’s death) most robust inspection regime reinforces the deep-seated occurs in the month of September and who are buried in a local cemetery. ever peacefully negotiated.” concerns the American (If you know of a name that is missing please contact Herschel at (210) 494-8768. The report’s revelation met people have about the ALTER, SYLVAN GREENSTEIN, MARCUS RUBLEE, CHARLES harsh criticism from Israeli agreement.” ALYN, ROBERT HARRIS, ABNER SAFIR, NATHAN and American opponents Under the agreement, ARRONGE, GEORGE KAMIN, PETER SANDERS, IRVING of the deal. Israeli Energy the IAEA allows Iran “to BARASCH, MORRIS KATZ, BORIS SCHANZER, ATEPHAN Minister Yuval Steinitz, the employ its own experts and BAUMEL, JOAEPH KUNODY, LEONARD SCHWARTZ, SEYMOUR government’s point man equipment in the search for on Iran, released a bitingly evidence or activities that it BELASCO, PHILIP LEVIT, ABE SEGALL, ISADORE sarcastic response to the has consistently denied — BROWN, JEROME LEVY, ERNEST SHWIFF, MYRON report. trying to develop nuclear CITRON, JOEL LEVY, RUBIN SIDORSKY, ABRAHAM One must welcome this weapons,” the AP article COHN, SANFORD MAYO, ARTHUR SIEGAL, HERBERT global innovation and outside- said. COLON, EDWIN MEYERSON, KENNETH SIEGAL, SYLVAN the-box thinking,” he said. While the document DAWSON, JEROME MILLLER, A SMITH, PHILIP “One can only wonder if the obtained by the AP is a EISENBERG, JOE MILLER, MARVIN STANDLEY, ARTHUR Iranian inspectors will also draft, and not the final EISENBRUCH,ALFRED MILLER, STANLEY STAPP,TOMMIE have to wait 24 days before version of the agreement, FRIEDMAN, STEPHEN NISENFELD, ARTHUR STRUM, ALBERT being able to visit the site one official familiar with GALE, LOUIS NOVY, HARRY TENENBAUM, JOE and look for incriminating Dough / 1x2 units its contents told the news GOLDBERG, DAVID RAPPAPORT, BERNARD WELCH, DARRELL evidence?” service(2 units) it “doesn’t differ GORELIK, JACK RICE, FLOYD ZYLBERFUDEN, MICHAEL Steinitz was referring to substantiallyJewish Journal from the- final GOSSEN, SAM RIKLIN, SAM a provision in the original version.”January 2010 - v.1 agreement that allows for a 24-day waiting period before Honoring Jewish Lifestyles and Traditions... international inspections of undeclared sites with at Arden Courts, it‘s important to us too. suspected nuclear activity. That deal eases sanctions on Iran in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear program. “This side agreement shows that true verification is a sham, and it begs the question of what else the administration Arden Courts of San Antonio is a warm, welcoming, interfaith community for all residents and visitors. The relaxed atmosphere leads to many friendships and encourages rewarding new outlooks on each day. is keeping from Congress,” We invite you and your loved one to join us at any of our programs to discover how Arden Courts honors the said Rep. Kevin McCarthy Jewish lifestyle. of California, the majority Call 210.408.9100 or e-mail [email protected] leader in the U.S. House of for more information. Representatives, according to the Times of Israel. TM John Cornyn of Texas, the 15290 Huebner Road • San Antonio, TX 78231 Memory Care Community second-ranking Republican (210) 408-9100 • [email protected] Assisted Living Facility ID #10213

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