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6 EDITOR’S NOTE 7 COMMENTARY 10 NOTED 14 COMMUNITY 14 A year unlike any other 18 A lifeline in a time of crisis 20 Camp-y fun to banish the winter blues 23 YLD’s Big Event Fundraiser goes virtual Jan. 23 24 University of Illinois commits to address antisemitism 25 Remembering a light who stood up to discrimination 26 Survey reports on what Americans know about antisemitism 27 On the town 28 28 CULTURE 28 Chanukah gifts in homage to a chaotic year for the arts 30 JCC Chicago social justice film fest coming soon 31 New children’s book teaches wheelchair sensitivity 32 Children’s books bring new characters into the Chanukah story 33 The artist as a golem 36 ISRAEL 36 Science and technology 14 38 Around the world in 30 years 40 NOSH 41 Spending time in the kitchen soothes our jangled nerves Photo courtesy of Hate Among Us. 42 Local Jewish business owners bring happy hour home 43 Meet the ‘Queen of Kosher’ 44 Hungering for connection? Try a virtual cooking class 45 What’s cookin’? 46 Rustling up relationships in the kitchen 47 Jewish artist creates art out of Rice Krispie treats 48 Fritter away! 50 Local kosher restaurants retool during pandemic 51 Giving what you can to the people who need it most 53 SOUL SEARCHING 53 At home for Chanukah 55 LEGACIES 58 SIMCHAS 30 63 WHAT’S HAPPENING 63 Save the date for JUF events! 64 Community events 66 FOR A BLESSING 67 Rabbi Jonathan Sacks 40 74 MINI MENSCHES 76 PICTURE THIS
JUF NEWS | DECEMBER 2020 5 CHAI LIGHTS JERUSALEM NOTES
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CHANUKAH IS ONE of my favorite holidays. My mom always made a big deal of it when my sister and I were growing up. We would deck our Addressing COVID needs in Israel home out in blue, silver, and gold metallic dreidels and menorahs worn from years of usage. Then, during the festival, we’d fry latkes, play dreidel AS THE GLOBAL COVID PANDEMIC drags on in Israel, in the US, and The elderly, too, are enduring great challenges during the pandemic. Many for pennies, and exchange token gifts. around the world, it is heartwarming to be connected to the generous Chicago are suffering not only the many ills of poverty, but also loneliness, isolation, lim- But the star of the show was always the candle lighting. One of my ear- community that helps those in need—both locally and internationally. ited opportunity to interact and to exercise, and technological disconnection. liest memories was lighting the chanukiah (Chanukah menorah) with my Building upon two earlier allocations, JUF recently approved Our JUF grant supports several programs for the elderly in the family in the window of our dining room. Then, through the years, no mat- an additional $200,000 for COVID-specific needs in Israel, region, including trainers who will lead the elderly in safe, ter what we were doing, everyone in our household would drop everything bringing the total to $655,000 that has been ear- socially-distant physical activity in parks; a program to come light the candles during the eight nights in that same window. marked for Jewish needs worldwide, including for university students to assist and provide com- I loved that passersby could see the glow of the lights through the win- Israel, during the pandemic. pany to the elderly in an adult daycare center; dow from the street. (It is in fact a mitzvah to display your chanukiah pub- In this round, JUF focused on three areas enrichment programs for senior citizens; licly, to proudly show that you celebrate Chanukah.) I loved the scent of the of urgent need: food security, technologi- computer equipment for those unable quick-burning candles, melting down into abstract colorful art just minutes cal support for students, and assistance to communicate with their families after we lit them. And I loved my family’s favorite Chanukah songs that we to the elderly. during the lockdowns; a program to would sing every year, tunes that echo in my head now as I write this. In the area of food, our community bring volunteers to the homes of My mom even wrote a song about Chanukah for us girls when I was a baby is supporting food package deliver- the elderly to provide company and called “The Maidel with the Dreidel.” I’ve been singing that same song every ies to Druze villages in the north support; and food packages. night of Chanukah every year since I was barely old enough to talk. of the country. The Druze, a small JUF is also funding personal This Chanukah, my husband and I will light the menorah with our 1-year- minority living in the periphery, protective gear for first respond- old baby girl, and I will sing “The Maidel with the Dreidel” to her—my very are known for their staunch ers from United Hatzalah, Israel’s own maidel (little girl). And so it goes, from generation to generation—l’dor Zionism and support of the state largest independent, non-prof- v’dor. of Israel, but their geographical it, fully volunteer Emergency My daughter was just a few weeks old last Chanukah, so she pretty much location and their small size rel- Medical Service organization slept through the holiday. But this year, she may begin to sense the magic of it ative to the overall population providing fast and free emergen- all: She’ll attempt to spin the dreidel (or maybe try to eat it), she’ll sample the mean that they do not always re- cy medical first response. latkes and applesauce, she’ll be wowed by the lights, she’ll smell the aroma of ceive the same benefits and sup- We in Israel will never take for the holiday candles, and she’ll clap her hands and dance to the same songs I port as other segments of society. granted that our sisters and broth- danced to when I was her age. Hundreds of grateful Druze fam- ers in the Chicago Jewish commu- Of course, she is too young to understand that once upon a time the oil lasted ilies in need are receiving this aid, a nity stand shoulder to shoulder with for eight whole nights. But I know that one day she will get it. One day she will symbol of our own gratitude to these us and help alleviate some of the needs learn that Chanukah celebrates not losing our Judaism to the larger culture in Israeli sisters and brothers of ours, an of thousands of Israelis. The generous the days of the Maccabees—or today. She will understand the resilience of the often-overlooked segment of our society support of the community inspires us, Jewish people—that through the peril, persecution, and darkness—the Jewish that has always stood by our people in times showing the way to philanthropists and to people are still, somehow, burning bright. of need. Jewish federations across the US. When my sister and I were little, just a few years older than my daughter is Comparable food support is being—literally— We can always count on the support of the now, we’d ask my mom about the miracle of Chanukah. delivered to hundreds of families in our Partnership Chicago community in good times and in emergen- “The miracle,” she would tell us, “is you.” The miracle is that one day our children will light the candles in their win- Together region in the city of Kiryat Gat. This particular cies. And that embodies true kinship—kol israel arevim ze She was right. dows with their children, and so on and so on. The miracle is that the light will aid is being managed through our long-time friends and partners bazeh—all of Israel are responsible for one another. The miracle now is my daughter, who will get to experience the holiday—the never burn out. The miracle is that the Jewish people—through it all—endure at the SAHI non-profit. Pictured: During times of crisis and times of routine, JUF provides support to SAHI, an smell, the taste, the music—as we light the candles in our window. The mira- One of the main challenges of the prolonged COVID crisis in Israel is the and glow. organization that delivers food packages to vulnerable Israelis living in JUF’s Partnership Region. cle is all your children who will celebrate the Festival of Lights with you in the switch to online learning for schoolchildren. While the technology for remote Pictured: The author (as a baby) lighting the candles with her mom. windows of your homes. The miracle is the children who will light the candles learning exists and the curriculum is ever improving, there are hundreds of in their homes in Buffalo Grove, in Kiryat Gat, in Mexico City, in Stockholm, thousands of children in Israel who do not have access to the necessary tech- BY OFER BAVLY and in Melbourne. BY CINDY SHER | Executive Editor nology at home—a laptop or a tablet computer and an internet connection. Ofer Bavly is the Director General of the JUF Israel Office. JUF’s special emergency grant is helping to purchase the basic technologi- cal tools that will enable students in our Partnership region to study remotely this year, even though their parents could not afford even the most rudimen- tary computer equipment. Thanks to JUF and to a few individual donors in our community long connected to our Partnership activities, countless children are not being left behind as their classrooms move online. I don’t know what I would have [done] if you guys didn’t come through. When I came to you, I was starting over from ground zero. I had nothing. 6 JUF NEWS | DECEMBER 2020 —EZRA food pantry client ” COMMENTARY CJE’s Adult Day Services— ‘Our Jewish values don’t pause Evanston Has Re-Opened IN OUR TEMPORARY LOCATION AT 5120 GALITZ IN SKOKIE. for the pandemic’ At CJE’s Adult Day Services (ADS), we welcome and honor older adults’ individual needs for socializing, support, and stimulation. We provide: Together for good in 2020—and always • Meaningful and interactive programs that integrate memory support, health and wellness, physical activities and creative arts therapies.
A FEW MONTHS into the COVID-19 pandemic, JUF debuted a series of ads • A caring, professional staff with training in dementia and age-related issues, including a Registered Nurse. that reminded our community: This is what we’re made for. Truer words were • Personal care assistance available throughout the day. never spoken. Responding in times of crisis is JUF’s purpose, and the pandem- • PLUS! Nutritious lunch and snacks and transportation within specific boundaries. ic put us to the test. • Program schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:30 am–3:30 pm. Office hours: 8:30 am–5pm. I’d say we passed. When people were hungry, JUF ramped up support for food pantries and COVID-19 protocols are followed throughout the ADS program, including transportation services. meal programs. When families needed cash to make ends meet, we provided it. When healthcare workers and caregivers of seniors and people with disabili- Visit cje.net/adsevanston or call 847.492.1400 for more information or to schedule a private tour! ties needed PPE, we supplied it. When our Jewish agencies and schools faced increased costs and decreased revenue, we helped them plug the gaps. While JUF continued to prioritize raising necessary funds for our commu- THE CJE ADVANTAGE: Our broad continuum of care offers people of all ages, faiths and incomes access to life-enriching opportunities, nity, we understood the world had changed and that moment required a dif- resources and healthcare. Our Jewish values make us the provider of choice for enhancing lives and navigating the positive aging process. ferent approach. Now, JUF isn’t known for the subtlety of our fundraising—but ADULT DAY SERVICES 5120 Galitz | Skokie IL | www.cje.net | 847.492.1400 this time was different. In the early days of the pandemic, when our communi- CJE SeniorLife® is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community. 1129.12.2020 ty was frightened and hurting, it just felt more appropriate for JUF to provide help to the community first and ask for help from the community second. So instead of doubling down on fund- raising, we focused on how we could help bring the community together. Responding in At first, we didn’t really know what it meant to conduct a meeting via Zoom times of crisis or to livestream an event. We weren’t sure if any in-person gatherings could is JUF’s purpose, be safe. We were forced to think dif- Photograph by Dan Winters ferently—to reimagine some of the and the pandemic ways we did business—and embraced that as an opportunity to deepen rela- put us to the test. tionships, to help people feel a sense “ If we’re going to be outraged by injustice, of community connection when they let’s be outraged by injustice against anyone.” needed it most. I’m so inspired by the creativity 2021 HUMANITARIAN that’s come out of this; the events that But if it’s mostly smooth sailing in your household, now is the time when JUF have evolved, the relationships that have blossomed. I have my extraordinary needs all hands on deck. Please be as generous as you can and make your gift KEYNOTE staff partner, JUF Campaign Vice President David Prystowsky, to thank for to the 2020 JUF Annual Campaign today. AWARDS DINNER SPEAKER Kareem Abdul-Jabbar much of that. During the pandemic, JUF has grown our capacity to go out into At JUF, we say we are together for good, and I truly believe that. I trust that FORMER NBA STAR & ACTIVIST the community to talk and—more importantly—to listen. those in the community who are able will come through for the 2020 JUF However, as the year draws to a close, it’s time for those of us who are able Annual Campaign now. to give to do so. Together, we must make up for the revenue the 2020 Annual I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your generosity. HUMANITARIAN Campaign has lost from canceled events and from donors who are currently AWARDS Exelon Corporation Pictured: The author (right), with his friend and staff partner, JUF Campaign Vice President Wednesday, March 10 unable to give. CHRIS CRANE, PRESIDENT & CEO David Prystowsky, in the Old City of Jerusalem, on a recent JUF Nachshon Mission. While it may feel like some aspects of our daily lives are on pause, our Jewish values don’t pause for the pandemic. One of those values is that we are all re- Scott Swanson PRESIDENT, PNC BANK, ILLINOIS sponsible for one another. And there are many people in need in our communi- BY MARC SPELLMAN JOIN US ty who are counting on us now. Marc Spellman is the 2020 JUF Annual Campaign Chair. VIRTUALLY 847.967.4852 We are all caught in the same storm, but we are not all in the same kind of OR IN PERSON HUMANITARIANAWARDSDINNER.ORG boat. Some of us are rowing furiously—and if you or someone you love needs as- S U RV IVO R Zev & Shifra Karkomi sistance at this time, our agencies stand at the ready to help (call 855-275-5237). LEGACY A PARTNER WITH THE JEWISH UNITED FUND IN SERVING OUR COMMUNITY. AWARD POSTHUMOUSLY
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Local Jewish dads Steve Rosen and Aaron Singer came up with the idea for CreateOn, a small business customizing the popular magnetic MagnaTiles chil- dren’s toy with personalized photos and branded decals. Now, at their first hol- iday season, they have created a Chanukah gingerbread house for education and fun. The gingerbread house is
BY THE Photo credit: YouTube. made entirely out of magnetic tiles that interact in a variety of NUMBERS ways to meet educational goals. Contrary to the traditional gingerbread houses that some companies are customizing for Chanukah, this project involves no mess. In addition to children, who can learn by counting the candles and assembling the Magen David Adom is Israel’s official ambulance, blood-services, and house in a variety of ways, se- st disaster-relief organization. MDA has been on the front lines in the fight niors with dementia enjoy the tactile sensation of putting against coronavirus while also contending with terrorist attacks, the MagnaTiles together, and Second Israeli astronaut car accidents, and other threats to Israeli lives. grandparents enjoy the per- to go to space But Magen David Adom is not government-funded. Its 25,000 EMTs and This year, Pnina Tamano-Shata sonalized creations with their paramedics, most of them volunteers, rely on support from people like you became1 Israel’s first Ethiopian- grandchildren’s faces to use as A second Israeli astronaut will be sent to space at the end of 2021, for the supplies and equipment they need to perform their lifesaving work. born Cabinet member, when she decorative art. Israeli President Reuven Rivlin recently announced. The astro- For the co-founders, the was sworn in as Minister of Aliyah and naut is retired Israel Air Force Colonel Eytan Stibbe. After a long There are many ways to support Israel, but none Integration. “For me, this is a landmark, and Chanukah gingerbread house Singer’s son playing with the tiles. career as a fighter pilot, he became an entrepreneur and heads that has a greater impact than helping MDA the closing of a circle,” Tamano-Shata told Maariv. is a special creation to culmi- a venture capital fund. He is one of the founders of the Ramon keep Israelis healthy. Your support isn’t just In 2013, she became the first Ethiopian-born wom- nate a year of work. “You don’t get a lot of great Chanukah things in the mar- Foundation together with astronaut Ilan Ramon’s widow, Rona. changing lives — it’s literally saving them. an to hold a Knesset seat. Born in a village near ket,” Rosen said. “Creating the house was a natural fit for the product and who The Ramon Foundation, a JUF grantee, is a collaborator on Gondar, she arrived in Israel at age three during we are as people.” this mission which will send Stibbe to spend 200 hours at the Keep Israelis healthy at Operation Moses in the mid-1980s. Visit createon.com/product/hanukkah-gingerbread-house to learn more. International Space Station. afmda.org/chanukah afmda.org
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Jonathan Meet Jonathan. He’s a -year-old who loves Minecraft, Pokémon, and making challah with his Sunday School class. Before COVID, his mom—who works two jobs to make ends meet—would drop him off at school before class so he could enjoy a free breakfast, in addition to a free lunch at noon. Then March brought the pandemic—and everything stopped. Jonathan’s school shut its doors, and with it went many of his regular meals. But Jonathan is not going hungry. Neither is his little brother, David—nor their mom. JUF has provided additional food assistance to thousands of Chicago fami- A year unlike any other lies and children, supplying . million in increased support for local pantries, grocery gift cards, and meal programs. Since the pandemic began, the Food & Chesed Collaborative—a partnership of five agencies in West Rogers Park—has i e r e ve ee ore r te u t ever to co e to et er or ood served tens of thousands of meals to families like Jonathan’s. The ARK, Maot rou our e ero it u ded oc u ervice Chitim, and other agencies battling hunger have pivoted to providing grow- ing numbers of grocery gift cards to those in need. And the Dina and Eli Field e i educ tio co ti uit ide tit ui di outre c d dvoc c EZRA Multi-Service Center has more than doubled the number of prepared asha ro r i t ce to i io o e i r e d cou trie meals and pantry bags it distributes during the pandemic. Meet Sasha. She’s a single -year-old who “With generous support from the JUF COVID- Initiative, EZRA was able to was furloughed from her social service agency job or d ide d oc tio to c rit e ve ture quickly shift our services in response to the increased community demand for over the summer. Sasha’s not only worried about paying her meals, fresh groceries, and emergency financial services in our area since the bills; she is also lonely. Always active in the Chicago Jewish community, ut e o ee e r i e o ot er pandemic,” said Heidi Kon, Director of the Dina and Eli Field EZRA Multi- she misses her jam-packed calendar: Shabbat dinners with friends, volunteer- Service Center. “We deeply appreciate JUF’s support, which enabled t e e o t e de ic i t t ec e i e i e ing at an after-school program for kids, Tuesday trivia night at her local bar, EZRA to live up to its name and ‘help’ so many additional com- and, yes, dating. or te o t ou d o eo e o eeded e d t munity members meet their basic needs during these dif- The isolation of the pandemic is wearing on Sasha and many other Jewish ficult times.” young adults. Research shows that the incidences of anxiety and depression ere re our o t eir torie are escalating overall, but that young people ages –¡¢ are particularly strug- gling. That’s why JUF has devoted nearly million additional dollars to ex- panded social services this year—with special emphasis on mental health care. Jewish young adults like Sasha are among the many people who are benefit- ing from mental health programs offered through JCFS Chicago and other JUF- supported agencies. At the same time, they are forging essential connections with each other—especially now—through nearly a dozen JUF partners serving young adults, from OneTable and Moishe House to MASA and Silverstein Base Hillel. “Since this pandemic started, I have had meetings with ¡¡¤ individuals who are part of our college student and - to ¡¥-year-old young adult community,” said Rabbi Megan GoldMarche, the rabbi of Silverstein Base Hillel in Lincoln Park. “Time and time again, what I have most heard [about] is loneliness and anxiety; about the unpredictability that is inescapable in this moment.” In addi- tion to offering virtual classes with YLD and opportunities to share Chanukah experiences, “we are already thinking about how we will provide resources, food, and community for a second Passover in pandemic.”
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eter Meet Peter. He’s a -year-old husband and father of two teens who was pre- paring for his eldest to head off to college next year. His kids aren’t the only ones who depend on him: Peter also has a -year-old mother in assisted living SENIOR CARE THAT WINS he helps to support. But Peter lost his job in May, let go from the accounting firm where he had worked his entire career. He has always saved money in a rainy-day fund, but even that is starting to dry up. JUF has been there for Peter and others in his shoes, supplying . million in added emergency financial aid for housing, food, and other essentials for award & heart those in need. That aid is being distributed through human service agency partners, schools, and even congregational rabbis’ discretionary funds. Family-run for 3 generations and serving In addition to career counseling and help with financial planning, Peter Chicago’s Jewish community for over 50 years. is getting the emergency cash he needs to bridge the gaps in his household budget, ensuring he doesn’t have to choose between paying his mortgage or covering the family’s healthcare premiums. Programs like the JCFS Chicago Financial Assistance Counseling Program have helped people through these devastating times. “The stelle pandemic has impacted all of our lives—and for some people this has FIVE-STAR RATED meant unemployment and an unexpected financial hardship,” said Meet Estelle. She’s an -year-old widow Maureen Gray, JCFS Chicago Financial Social Work Counselor. who is the mother of three and a grandma of seven. “The counseling program has been able to provide emergency Her family lives scattered across the country and she hasn’t funds for people who might otherwise lose their home or not be been able to see them in person since last winter, since she is in a able to buy groceries for their family.” high-risk category for COVID. Estelle has always been a very social person, and has played canasta with the same group of friends for years. Sadly, those 2625 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago • 773.973.5333 • buckinghampavilion.com • BuckinghamPavilion gatherings stopped in March. However, Estelle is in good spirits, thanks to her friends at CJE SeniorLife. It’s among the JUF partner agencies that have helped local Jews to create virtual community during this time of physical separation. From virtual hubs like JCC Chicago’s Channel J, to a fun line-up of virtual PJ Library programs for young families, to virtual meet-ups for people with disabilities hosted by Keshet, Jewish Chicago has built a sense of virtual community that keeps people con- # nected and engaged. The Financial Advisor Through CJE, Estelle has joined a cyber book club, “Move It Monday” fitness 1 classes, and a virtual walking tour of Jane Addams Hull-House. Plus, she also looks forward to online chats with family and phone calls from a couple of her In Illinois For 2020 favorite CJE staff. “The pandemic has really highlighted for CJE the real impacts of social isola- tion for older adults,” said Dan Fagin, CJE SeniorLife President and CEO. “Our #1 Ranked by #1 Ranked by team responded by developing a wide variety of online programs to engage Barron’s Forbes them, deploying technology to enable virtual visits with loved ones, and mak- for the Tenth for Best In-State ing regular phone calls just to let those living alone know that someone cares Consecutive Year1 Wealth Advisor2 about them.” Charlie Margolis, Ben Leshem, Steve Hefter HLM Capital’s Steve Hefter has been recognized as the top Financial Advisor in Illinois. & Micah Nathan Partners
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T C pandemic struck, it shone • emergency financial aid: cash assistance for port and professional expertise to ensure future gudah nos Ma arava $85,000 a spotlight on JUF’s singular role as our communi- rent, medicine and other essentials for people community vitality. nai rith eber Ca $135,000 ty’s shelter in the storm. in crisis; Ca Moshava $44,000 To help people cope with unprecedented need • increased food assistance: expanded support Following is a chart detailing this emergency as- Ca ageela Midwest $44,000 and stress, JUF has distributed some . million for food pantries and meal programs for people sistance to date—funds that are above and beyond Ca a ah $130,000 in COVID- Initiative emergency grants to date in need; JUF’s regular annual allocations to the communal Ca Tavor $25,000 through over local partner agencies. • health and safety: enhanced staffing, trau- agencies, schools and programs that enrich Jewish $185,000 CA S The strength of the JUF Annual Campaign—our ma counseling, safety upgrades and PPE for life and sustain Jewish lives in our community. eshivas a a it $45,000 community’s collective effort to do good—is what caregivers; With your continued support, Jewish Chicago oung Judaea $42,000 enabled us to marshal the means to help so many • extraordinary social services: increased mental will come through this challenging time more so swiftly. With the support of JUF’s generous, health care, career counseling, and other key resilient, more generous, and more grateful than committed donors, we are providing extra assis- aid for people who are struggling; ever to come together for good. tance in five key areas: • community stability: emergency operating sup-
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We will be having campers and families par- ticipate this winter in Zoom camp reunion, One word: marshmallow. A roasted monthly Zoom Shabbats, and virtual eight marshmallow is the warmest, Camp-y fun nights of Chanukah. We want to keep the ruach (spirit) of camp year-round. gooiest, yummiest food that can —BETH MILLER, APACHI CITY to banish the CAMPING be eaten all year long, and will Zooming/FaceTiming with camp have you feeling like you’re right friends (until 2 a.m.?), z’mirot (hymns) after Shabbat dinner, grilled back at camp. Just be sure to winter blues salami, pretending the cold will go away with a cup of hot chocolate af- remember—it always tastes We asked camp directors from Chicago and surrounding ter the polar bear swim, wearing your Ramah apparel, kikar (circle) dancing for better on a real wooden twig. areas for their best tips to keep the summer fun alive exercise, sharing great camp memories this winter. Here’s what they told us … snuggled up and snacking on Ramah s’mores —ARI STRULOWITZ, CAMP NAGEELA MIDWEST kits, and sharing yehi shekets (be quiet) around the dinner table. —JACOB CYTRYN, CAMP RAMAH IN WISCONSIN 1. Set up a fire pit in your backyard with s’mores ingredients, and sing your favorite campfire songs. To keep the camp magic alive all year long, you should treat your senses to some- Camp fun is made by the incredible people at camp—our campers and staff—so we 2. Send letters in the mail back and forth to your camp friends. thing “camp” every week (or day). Keep a pine cone around. Bake a challah to take can absolutely bring that fun into our lives at home. You can wear your camp cloth- 3. Mail a letter to your summer camp. It will be waiting for you when in the smells of camp. Call a friend and share funny memories, or listen to a camp ing and dress in goofy camp outfits to bring some spirit and joy to grey winter days. you arrive. song to hear the spirit. Make some matzah ball soup or a microwave s’more to You can teach your family your favorite camp Shabbat songs and games and make 4. Invite your camp friends on Zoom to recreate havdallah. remember the tastes. Check out your camp’s website or social media to see the them a part of your family’s Shabbat. You can even play fun music in your house 5. Teach your family your favorite Jewish song from camp—and don’t pictures of summer fun. Just hold that pine cone, collect some fall leaves, or take in the morning to help everyone wake up and feel excited for the day together! forget the hand motions! care of some indoor plants to feel that good camp dirt feel. Last, connect with other Perhaps most important: you can work to create regular opportunities to stay con- —ROBIN ANDERSON, CAMP YOUNG JUDAEA MIDWEST camp people and do something good for someone else to make your heart feel nected with your camp community and friends through online camp programming, A Summer That Lasts A Lifetime good and help make the world a better place. phone calls, or outdoor and appropriately distanced playdates. —JON LEVIN, JCC CAMP CHI —AMIT WEITZER, HABONIM DROR CAMP TAVOR
Camp outside around a backyard fire pit with a Wild Rose root beer float in one hand and marshmallows in the other. 1. Put on your camp t-shirt and friendship —DIKLA WEITZNER, CAMP MOSHAVA bracelets. When I was younger, my brothers and I used to sing our favorite camp songs and recall the funniest and 2. Gather marshmallows, chocolate, most memorable moments from the skits and plays from years past. We would try to imitate and graham crackers. the counselors and staff members who had acted out those scenes, and enjoyed reliv- 3. Warm the ingredients from step 2 URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute, the Reform Movement's camp in ing them, months after camp had ended. Wisconsin, combines creative and innovative Jewish experiences with all —RABBI DANIEL MYERS, (with a parent’s supervision) and enjoy! the fun of summer camp! OSRUI provides a fun, supportive and nurturing AGUDATH ISRAEL CAMPS environment. A summer with us promotes independence, personal 4. Call a camp friend and talk about growth, and lifelong friendships. Something special that we like to do each summer at Beber Camp is make our fa- what you can’t wait to try at camp mous Camper Stew. (This involves alu- minum foil and your favorite ingredients!) this summer. For information on SummerOSRUI 2021, contact us: [email protected] 847-509-0990 Instead of cooking over a fire, try this in the We hope these tips will keep the fun going until oven on a chilly winter night while reminisc- 5. Repeat steps 1–4! a (hopefully) in-person camp experience in 2021! ing about summer campfires with friends. REGISTER NOW at osrui.org —STACY GREENBERG, BEBER CAMP —SOLLY KANE, OSRUI COMPILED BY MICHELLE COHEN | Staff Writer Want to see it for yourself? Call us to set up a tour! 20 JUF NEWS | DECEMBER 2020 JUF NEWS | DECEMBER 2020 21 COMMUNITY Sebastian Maniscalco and wife to headline YLD’s Big Event Fundraiser JUF Young Leadership Division’s annual event will be virtual Jan. 23
STANDUP COMEDIAN SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO, an Italian immi- The outspoken comedian, whose physicality plays almost as central a role in grant-raised, Chicago-born Roman Catholic, is married to Lana Gomez, who his comedy as his jokes, moved from Chicago to Los Angeles in 1998 and would is Jewish. frequent bars and bowling alleys to play open mic nights. Maniscalco draws a lot of comic material from their polar opposite He first made a name for himself at the city’s famed Comedy Store families of origin. “My wife’s side is really happy, and they in 2005 where he was constantly performing—scrambling encourage things. They do retreats as a family and they to gigs from his job waiting tables at the Four Seasons work on their inner selves—they do therapy,” he ex- Hotel in Beverly Hills. plains in his act. His family? Not so much. “My “I felt if I missed an opportunity to be on family don’t do any of this—no therapy, no bet- stage,” he recalled, “I missed an opportunity tering … ‘This is it,’” he says, imitating his fa- for somebody being in the audience and ther in a thick Italian accent. “‘What are seeing me.” you going to do … change?’” That somebody was then-power- Young Jewish Chicagoans will house comic Andrew Dice Clay, get to hear more about Maniscalco who took young Maniscalco on the and Gomez’s marriage and fami- road with him. Then, when Vince ly dynamics when they appear in Vaughan recruited him for his conversation with each other at popular Wild West Comedy Show, JUF Young Leadership Division’s Maniscalco’s career blew up. first-ever virtual Big Event Today, he has arrived. Fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 23. He has created five stand- The 13th annual Big Event up comedy specials, including Fundraiser will help the Young Why Would You Do That?, What’s Leadership Division kick off the Wrong with People?, and Aren’t You 2021 JUF Annual Campaign. “As the Embarrassed? future leaders, YLD has the opportu- The comedian regularly makes nity and obligation to step up to make the late-night talk show circuit, he a difference,” said Ali Karmin, 2021 YLD has appeared on Jerry Seinfeld’s pop- Campaign Chair. “The annual Big Event ular Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Fundraiser is a night for us to do just that— and he has played supporting roles in Best unify, socialize, and laugh, while raising mon- Picture Oscar-winner Green Book and Martin ey to help those in need.” Scorsese’s The Irishman. Maniscalco also penned There’s no doubt that the event will look different the memoir Stay Hungry, which is also the name of this year—but it’s for just that reason why it’s more im- his most recent national standup tour. Plus, he co-hosts portant than ever, said YLD Board President Marc Karlinsky. a weekly comedy radio podcast alongside fellow comedian “The pandemic has forced us to honor our traditions in creative Pete Correale. ways, and the Big Event Fundraiser over the last 13 years has become an ex- But, still, Maniscalco isn’t slowing down. As he puts it: “There’s a voice al- citing winter ritual for thousands of Chicago’s young Jewish professionals,” ways in the back of my head saying, ‘Don’t rest!’” he said. “While we’ll miss the buzz of a crowded hotel ballroom, we can all be inspired to support JUF as it helps our community take on the biggest crisis Rather than standup comedy, the 13th Annual Big Event Fundraiser will feature of our lifetimes. Best of all, you can be a part of it this year without the schlep Maniscalco and Gomez in dialogue with one another. downtown—and maybe even while wearing sweatpants.” Check out juf.org/yld for event details—coming soon! Past Big Event Fundraisers have featured top comedians from John Mulaney to Jimmy Fallon to Amy Schumer, with big crowds in attendance. This year, it’s Maniscalco’s turn. BY CINDY SHER | Executive Editor
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This Chanukah, we remember University of Illinois commits a light who stood up against discrimination DON’T MISS THE MARK! Call Mark today! (a former 30-year Chicago resident) ON THE DARKEST DAYS of the year, we will celebrate the op- Mark A. Weinberg, RRG to address antisemitism portunity to shine light out into our neighborhoods as our can- Broker - Salesman/M.B.A, Finance dles publicize the miracle of Chanukah. During these eight days, NV Real Estate License # BS.0033714 702-493-8000 • MarkSellsVegas.com we honor the courage and faith of our ancestors. UIUC Jewish students have faced ‘unrelenting campaign’ In a year without community celebrations, I will connect with our people by remem- of antisemitic harassment bering contemporary Jewish heroes who, like the Maccabees, stood up Have you considered a professionally against antisemitism and dis- THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, in coordination with the Jewish communi- crimination. The first night, conducted real estate auction to sell your ty, has announced commitments to address the alarming increase in antisemit- we will honor of Justice Ruth ic and anti-Zionist harassment and discrimination on its campus. Bader Ginsburg, whose cour- home or commercial/ industrial property? On Nov. 16, the university issued a joint statement, together with Jewish age has inspired generations. United Fund, Illini Hillel, Hillel International, Illini Chabad, Arnold & Porter, Ginsburg once said, “We and the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, recognizing should not be held back from GIVE US A CALL TO DISCUSS years of antisemitic harassment of Jewish students at UIUC as “unacceptable” pursuing our full talents, from and conceding that “the university must do more.” contributing what we could .. A federal civil rights complaint filed in March asked the U.S. Department of contribute to society, because we Education to investigate “an unrelenting campaign of intimidation and harass- fit into a certain mold—because we ment” of Jewish and pro-Israel students at UIUC. The complaint was prepared belong to a group that historically Rick Levin & Associates, Inc. | since by Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, together with the Brandeis Center, in has been the object of discrimination.” consultation with the Jewish United Fund and Hillel International. www.ricklevin.com Throughout her life, she had the courage to The Jewish community thanked UIUC Chancellor Robert Jones for this im- break the mold. Last year, we were greatly hon- portant first step. ored when Ginsburg recognized the strength of our tzedek (jus- “The Chancellor’s validation of these students’ painful experiences is sig- tice) programs and supported University of Chicago Hillel’s work nificant,” said JUF President Lonnie Nasatir. “We particularly appreciate the combating antisemitism and discrimination in its many forms. Chancellor’s acknowledgement that for many Jewish students, Zionism is an The University of Chicago Hillel is dedicated to supporting a integral part of their identity and their ethnic and ancestral heritage—and that culture on campus in which students are proud of their heritage these students have the right to openly express identification with Israel.” and confident in their own Jewish identity. This work is interwo- The university has pledged to safeguard the abilities of these students, as ven with our commitment to being active citizens of the South Dr. Irving Birnbaum well as all students, to participate in university-sponsored activities free from ® ® ® ® ® ® Side community where the Newberger Hillel Center is located. CFPDr. , IrvingChFC , CLU Birnbaum, RHU, LUTCF , CASL , CLTC discrimination and harassment. 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This year, we are expanding our work by launching the Estate Conservation Strategies Jewish students who support Israel have faced discrimination and been “This statement and the commitment it demonstrates is important; howev- Bronzeville Youth Identity Collaborative; a partnership be- Estate Conservation Strategies “branded as ‘racists’ regardless of their attitude toward the policies of the cur- er, it is only a first step,” said John Lowenstein, JUF Vice President of Campus FinancialEstate Conservation Planning | Life Strategies Insurance tween UChicago Hillel, Pastor Christopher Harris’s Bright rent government of Israel,” said Alyza Lewin, President of the Brandeis Center. 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NEARLY HALF OF AMERICANS DON’T KNOW what the term “antisemi- The surveys were taken in September and early October, and included 1,010 tism” means. Americans overall and 1,334 Jews. The margin of error for the general America That’s one takeaway from two surveys published in October by the American sample was 3.7% and 4.2% for the Jewish sample. Jewish Committee. The surveys asked Jews and the general American public The poll of Jews found that 82% say antisemitism in the United States has about antisemitism in the United States. increased during the past five years. The survey numbers for Jews are statisti- The Jewish survey found that a large majority of Jews consider antisemitism cally equivalent to those from an AJC survey taken last year, which found that a problem, and that most see it as a problem on the right and in the Republican 88% of Jews saw antisemitism as a problem in the U.S. and 84% said it had in- Party. Those findings were in line with what the AJC, a nonpartisan advocacy creased during the past five years. organization, found when it surveyed American Jews last year. In this year’s survey, 43% of Jews said the status of Jews in the United States Creative and practical expertise The new surveys found that, in a year when 88% of American Jews say an- is less secure than it was a year ago, while 52% say it’s about the same and 4% tisemitism remains a problem in the United States, 21% of Americans overall— say it’s more secure. Those numbers are also essentially the same as last year’s. 2 more than one in five— say they’ve never even heard of the term. An additional A quarter of Jews say they have been targeted with an antisemitic attack in 25% of Americans overall have heard the term but are unsure of what it means. person over the past five years. During the same period, 22% have experienced • Management Consulting But nearly half of Americans overall say they have seen antagonism against antisemitism online and 3% have been victim to an antisemitic physical attack. A Jewish response to racial inequity in Chicago • Business Strategy Jews either online or in person during the past five years, suggesting that re- The poll found that about a quarter of Jews avoid publicly wearing things that • Tax Planning and Compliance In October, the Women’s City Council hosted A Jewish Response spondents may be familiar with the reality of anti-Jewish bigotry but unfamil- identify them as Jewish and that the same percentage avoid identifying as Jews • Accounting and Assurance to Racial Inequity in Chicago: Listen, Learn, Take Action. The vir- iar with the term “antisemitism.” online. • Financial and Business Advisory tual event explored how we can take action to bring about ra- Holly Huffnagle, AJC’s US director for combating antisemitism, said she be- “What American Jews and the general public are saying in these surveys, for • cial healing and featured a panel of speakers including The Valuation Services lieves using the term antisemitism is important because it covers a broad his- us, is a clarion call for a stepped-up, multi-pronged response to rising antisemi- • Honorable Karen Freeman-Wilson, President and CEO, Chicago International Capabilities torical spectrum of how anti-Jewish discrimination manifests—from conspira- tism in the United States,” said AJC CEO David Harris in a statement. Urban League; Cydney Wallace, Board Member & Co-Founder • Investment Advisory Services cy theories to stereotypes to slurs. Pictured: Thousands of New Yorkers of all backgrounds convened at the “No Hate. No Fear” Kol Or, Jewish Council on Urban Affairs; and moderator Rabbi “I think this is an opportunity for education on what antisemitism is,” she solidarity march against antisemitism in January 2020. (Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images) Shoshanah Conover, Senior Rabbi, Temple Sholom. said. “If someone would have said ‘Jew-hatred, do you know what that is,’ or some other term, I think we would have seen that number a little bit less, but 2. Clockwise from left: Rabbi Shoshanah Conover, The Honorable MichaelSilver.com Skokie | Chicago | 847.982.0333 we need the term antisemitism to be understood.” BY BEN SALES | JTA Karen Freeman-Wilson, and Cydney Wallace.
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As I write this column, Chanukah is 1 2 Letters from Cuba still several weeks away, the “miracle” Letters from Cuba (Penguin/Paulsen), Ruth Behar’s recently published book for young adults (ages 10 of a pandemic-thwarting vaccine is and up) unfolds in 1938 as some Jews, desperate to still being developed, and wearing a flee the Nazi threat in Europe, were able to find refuge in Cuba at a time when that was not the mask remains a crucial priority. All case in the US. that makes this the ideal time to share Behar’s story, told in a series of letters, is based on the life of her grandmother. It unfolds as a different sort of gift with family and 11-year-old Esther travels alone to Cuba from a friends throughout the eight days small Jewish village in Poland. Her father has pre- of the holiday, and those gifts come ceded her there, and Esther is determined to join New music derived from him, and help him earn enough money to pay for primarily (though not exclusively) by the rest of her family (grandmother, mother, and ancient sources way of “virtual experiences in the arts.” four younger siblings) to make the journey to the I confess I had not heard of either the American island. The letters, written to her sister, chronicle composer Yotam Haber or the Italian ethnomusi- her difficult journey to Cuba, as well as her life Many of these “gifts” are free, and cologist Leo Levi until I came across a story in The during her first year on the island. those requiring tickets generally New York Times this past October. But it was a for- Behar has described her novel as “my heart’s tuitous discovery. response to the current news of deportations, im- cost far less than they might have Haber is the recipient of one of three major migrant travel bans, and international refugee during “normal” times, when both 2020 music prizes awarded bi-annually by the crises.” Canadian-based Azrieli Commission for Jewish performances (and audiences) Music (the other winners are Yikzhak Yedid and were live. Of course, any additional Keiko Devaux). His new work, “Estro Poetico- Armonico III,” is written for mezzo-soprano and A visit to the Jewish Museum donations to the arts organizations orchestra, and is infused with decades-old reel- and artists producing these events to-reel recordings of Italian cantorial singing that in New York are always welcome, and they will were made by Levi during the mid-20th century. For years I’ve been wishing that some of the The piece, performed by the Nouvel Ensemble exceptional exhibits showcased at New York’s help keep the creative fires burning. Subtle Jewish connections inspired And there is more, although not directly related Moderne of Montreal and mezzo Krisztine Szabo, Jewish Museum might tour to museums in by Joffrey Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ to the ballet. While reading about the Exposition, will be streamed through Jan. 23, along with the Chicago. That has yet to happen. But now, with Here are a few of the artistic treats I discovered it also hosted the Jewish Women’s other two winning works, on medici.tv. trips to New York somewhat iffy (although the For years, The Nutcracker ballet, with its beloved Congress as part of the World Parliament of Haber, who was born in the Netherlands, grew museum is open to visitors with advanced reser- I hope will bring both light and joy. Tchaikovsky score, has been a staple on count- Religions—a meeting believed to be the first such up in many different parts of the world including vations), you can take a self-directed virtual tour less stages during the holiday season. And with gathering of Jewish women who assembled for Israel and Nigeria (his father was a civil engineer). through its wide-ranging permanent collection its magical Christmas tree as a centerpiece, no something other than causes of charity or mutual He wrote this latest work in a quiet corner of New and more. Visit thejewishmuseum.org. one would mistake it for a Chanukah tale. But the aid. The Jewish Congress brought together 93 del- Hampshire during the early months of the pan- Joffrey Ballet’s inspired 2016 reinvention of the PHOTOS egates from 29 cities and generated many schol- demic. It was his first visit to Italy, at age 18, that classic, choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, triggered his fascination with the rich tradition BY HEDY WEISS 1. Victoria Jaiani and Miguel Angel Blanco in the arly papers. For details, visit the Wikipedia entry Joffrey Ballet production of Christopher Wheeldon’s broke the mold by setting the story against the about the meeting. of the Roman Jewish community there. And, as he Hedy Weiss, a longtime Chicago arts critic, The Nutcracker. (Photo credit: Cheryl Mann.) construction of Chicago’s landmark 1893 World’s Meanwhile, although the pandemic has caused explained in a recent YouTube video, it was Levi’s was the Theater and Dance Critic for the Chicago Sun-Times from 1984 to 2018, and currently writes 2. American composer Yotam Haber. (Photo credit: Columbian Exposition, with immigrant artists the cancellation of the Joffrey’s live production archival recordings of the singing in Roman syna- for WTTW-TV’s website and contributes to the Brian Tarnowski.) and their families from Eastern Europe living of the ballet (which was to be the work’s first per- gogues that suggested to him how Jewish congre- Chicago Tonight program. 3. Letters from Cuba. Cover design by Kristin Boyle. and working on the site. And during one nota- formance on the Lyric Opera House stage), you gations tended to “begin by singing together, yet 4. Hanukkah Lamp, Stolin (Belarus), c. 1885. ble first act scene, neighbors gather for a holiday can stream the Emmy Award-winning PBS docu- often went off on their own.” It seemed, he said, (The Jewish Museum, New York.) party during which the onstage musicians even mentary, Making a New American Nutcracker, that that every person was in their own world, and 3 5. Hanukkah Lamp, Eastern Galicia or Western launch into a section of the score rearranged in a explores its creation. It runs Dec 1–31 and is free. alone in their relationship to God. And that be- Ukraine, 1752/53. (The Jewish Museum, New York.) klezmer-like style. Visit joffrey.org. came the key to his newest work. Getting my life back was a gift, but the real gift was a new way of looking at life. 28 JUF NEWS | DECEMBER 2020 JUF NEWS—Mount | DECEMBER Sinai Hospital 2020 patient 29 ” CULTURE When hate is dismissed and bigotry ignored… THE VIOLIN PLAYERS Coming Soon: A Jewish girl’s high school introduction to antisemitism The new audiobook written and read by the Emmy Award- and National Jewish Book Award-winning author JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival EILEEN BLUESTONE SHERMAN
Social Justice Series 5-star review from Readers’ Favorite AS THE JCC CHICAGO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL enters its eighth sea- New children’s book “I felt the excitement from son, the organizers are presenting a special, virtual film experience—the JCC the very fi rst… and it kept me Chicago Jewish Film Festival Social Justice Series. teaches wheelchair sensitivity glued until the very end.” Beginning Sunday, Jan. 17, the Festival will offer six films about antisemitism, civil and human rights, and the Holocaust to explore, educate, inform, and ig- FOR 25 YEARS, Donna Goldman taught preschool at the JCC. Stream on all major digital nite important conversation. In 2010, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and now gets platforms, including “We had tremendous success with our social justice festival in October, around on an electric scooter. And, just as she has a new way to Audible, Authors Direct which concentrated on films that revisited the connection between the Jewish travel, she has found a new way to teach; “Once a teacher, always and Apple Books and Black communities during the Civil Rights era,” said Hillary Wenk, Co- a teacher,” she said. Director of the JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival. “The engagement with the In her six years on her scooter, she has found herself subject Or order the paperback at community, filmmakers, and thought leaders increased our determination to to many indignities, from shoppers bumping into her to waiters barnesandnoble.com bring forth even more films that address antisemitism, race, the Holocaust, ignoring her. Preview the audiobook at and issues impacting people with disabilities. And all of this will happen as the “If it’s this bad for me,” she thought, “how bad must it be for kids ebsoriginals.bookmark.com country prepares to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” in wheelchairs?” The exhibition of films includes: John Lewis: Good Trouble, chronicling the She decided to sensitize children to those in wheelchairs. late John Robert Lewis’ 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action The result is her book, I Get Around in My Own Special Way. The on civil rights; Hate Among Us, examining perspectives on antisemitism from self-published book—illustrated by William Morton—follows a historic Jewish neighborhoods in Europe, to the streets of Charlottesville and child in a wheelchair to her school, a restaurant, her Little League Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue; and The Crossing, the story of two adven- game, and home. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR turous children whose parents are in the Norwegian resistance movement The message Goldman hopes to impart with during the second World War. the book is that being disabled doesn’t mean “I “As a Jewish organization, it is incumbent upon us to bring an understanding of can’t.” “My father always taught me, ‘If you issues that concern the wider community and find a way to connect people,” said can think it, you can do it,’” she said. Wenk. “Film gives people of all different backgrounds the opportunity to come The book is written in rhyme with paus- together for open and meaningful discussion on a wide variety of topics. You es for teaching moments, such as compar- don’t have to be Jewish to watch the films or join the discussions. The subjects ing wheelchairs to crutches, glasses, and that are depicted in many of the films affect all of humanity, not just the Jewish hearing aids. community. We’re so proud to bring these films directly to the community.” Goldman, who lives in Lincolnshire, had planned on presenting the book at schools, There will be two viewing blocks available, featuring three films each: Jan. 17–19 and but those appearances were canceled due Jan. 24–26. The films will be available for at-home streaming during the assigned to the pandemic. She still hopes to share her time block from 9 a.m. on the first day to 11:45 p.m. on the last day. The cost will be book—and its message—to students virtually. $15/film or $75 for a festival pass allowing access to all six films. Exclusive, interac- She was diagnosed after feeling ill on a cruise: “I tive conversations with filmmakers, authors, and experts will be offered throughout remember thinking, ‘The boat is not rocking this much.’” the Festival. Details and film access will be available at jccfilmfest.org. Back home, she continued to teach, walking with one, then two canes. Her students accepted her new situation, she said, adding, BY ELIZABETH ABRAMS | Assistant Vice President, Marketing Communications “They even enjoyed being my little helpers.” The same is true for her grandchildren, who have only known her in her scooter. In one of the book’s illustrations, we see the wheelchair from behind. It has the same vanity license plate as Goldman’s own car: GTBKUP. Image from the film The Crossing. “It’s in honor of my father,” she said, “who always told me to ‘get back up.’ And I do.”
Pictured: Author Donna Goldman
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From llamas to a Jewish superhero, these 8 children’s books bring new characters into the Chanukah story The artist Move over, Maccabees. This season’s crop of seven new An eighth book, Honey on the Page, which shines light as a golem Chanukah books for kids puts the spotlight on new heroes, on Yiddish children’s stories in new translation, makes from playful llamas to brave and kind knights on horseback. a perfect family gift. Chicago portraitist Riva Lehrer publishes memoir
The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol Kayla and Kugel’s Happy Hanukkah CHICAGO ARTIST RIVA LEHRER is perhaps best known for her portraits of individuals whom society has frequently By Arthur A. Levine; illustrated by Kevin Hawkes By Ann D. Koffsky stigmatized: people with disabilities, those with non-cisgen- (Candlewick Press; ages 5–8) (Apples & Honey Press; ages 3–8) der identities, and others whose physical differences do not fit Just when the world needs a dose of magic, along The happy pair of Kayla and her rambunctious dog into the cultural mainstream. Her work has been shown widely comes Nate Gadol, a Jewish mythical superhero who Kugel are back in Ann Koffsky’s latest title in the throughout the country, most recently at the River North Zolla/ sparks joy for those in need. In Levine’s warm-hearted delightful series. As Kayla gets ready to celebrate Lieberman Gallery, where her “Pandemic Portraiture” was on dis- tale, embellished with Hawkes’ glorious art, the larg- Chanukah, she and Kugel are searching for the play in the fall. er-than-life Nate Gadol swoops in to brighten the lives family’s Chanukah box. But Lehrer—a faculty member at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, of the Glaser family, poor but kind new immigrants. an instructor in Northwestern University’s medical humanities division, and The Eight Knights of Hanukkah a major force in disability culture—may soon become as widely respected for Happy Llamakkah! writing as for her paintings and drawings. By Leslie Kimmelman; illustrated by Galia Bernstein She has just released Golem Girl: A Memoir, an account of living with spina By Laura Gehl; illustrated by Lydia Nichols (Holiday House; ages 3–8) bifida, or, literally, “split spine,” a birth defect in which a baby’s neural tube does (Abrams Appleseed; ages 3–5) Hark! In this playful tale, Lady Sadie challenges not close properly. Those with spina bifida often contend with a host of physi- How does a family of llamas celebrate her eight young knights to save their kingdom’s cal challenges, including scoliosis, hip dislocation, club foot, and a limp, as well Chanukah? With Lllamakah, of course! Chanukah celebration from a dragon who’s as years of excruciating surgeries—that is, if they make it to adulthood. When Laura Gehl’s tender rhyming verse is per- wreaking havoc on the villagers. She sends Lehrer was born, in 1958, in Cincinnati, most babies with spina bifida died in fect for cozying up with the endearing little them out trotting on horseback to make things infancy. llamas as they celebrate the holiday. right with kind deeds and bravery. Golem Girl (One World) is not an inventory of medical minutiae, however, and neither is it an inspirational success story of a girl beating the odds. Rather, it is a portrait of artist—one who is smart, angry, loving, and keenly observant, who Up to that time, she assumed that any book she might write would be picked The Littlest Candle: A Hanukkah Story The Ninth Night of Hanukkah is adored by and adoring of her highly protective mother of “ferocious intelli- up by an academic press, if she were lucky. Golem Girl, released by a Random By Rabbis Kerry & Jesse Olitzky; illustrated by Jen Kostman By Erica S. Perl; illustrated by Shahar Kober gence,” as described by Lehrer. Readers get to know Lehrer and her mother, House imprint and interspersed with color images of her artwork and personal (Kalaniot Books; ages 4–8) (Sterling Children’s Books; ages 3–8) Carole Horwitz Lehrer, intimately, along with the other members of her very photographs, is receiving universal acclaim. Jewish, very complicated family. “Readers will be sucked into Lehrer’s powerful memoir,” hailed Publishers On the eve of Chanukah, a box of colorful candles Oy vey. When Max and Rachel move into a new They also come to understand why she refers to herself as a golem—a clay Weekly. tucked away in a drawer comes to life in this sweet apartment on the first night of Chanukah, their spe- monster in Jewish folklore brought to life. Think of Frankenstein—as Lehrer “An extraordinary memoir suffused with generosity, consistent insight, and story. While the big candles bicker about who will be cial Chanukah box is nowhere to be found. The in- often has. striking artwork,” headlined Kirkus Review. chosen to light the first candle on the menorah, the ventive siblings craft their own menorah and knock “I grew up loving monster movies,” she said in a phone interview from her Lehrer, who has lived in Chicago for more than 35 years, is gratified by the wise candle notices that it’s the littlest, Flicker, who on the door of a neighbor who comes to the rescue North Side flat. “I remember in college, my film professor showed us the silent response to her book. It is frustrating, she conceded, to be published in the is always helping others. When Flicker is chosen as with birthday candles. For eight nights, a multicul- version of The Golem. That’s the first time I kind of put it all together.” midst of a pandemic, when book tours are out of the question. But she hopes the shamash, or the helper, the small purplish candle tural array of neighbors helps the kids improvise. Lehrer has had a number of those surprisingly clarifying moments over the that The Golem will provide readers, particularly during a major medical crisis, humbly shines in the highest place on the menorah. years. with a more nuanced understanding of how to view the pain of others. Honey on the Page: A Treasury of Yiddish Golem Girl, for example, was not conceived as a literary autobiography, but “You can’t be operated out of it,” she said. “as a document,” she said. “I wanted something for my family to explain my There Was a Young Rabbi: A Hanukkah Tale Pictured: Chicago artist Riva Lehrer recently released Golem Girl: A Memoir, chronicling her life Children’s Literature work.” with spina bifida. By Suzanne Wolf; illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler Edited and translated by Miriam Udel Things morphed a few years back, when Lehrer received an invitation to (Kar-Ben; ages 4–8) (New York University Press; ages 10–adult) MacDowell, the prestigious New Hampshire residency program for artists and In this playful, rhyming story, Chanukah meets Miriam Udel, a scholar of German and Jewish studies writers. BY ROBERT NAGLER MILLER “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a at Emory University, has gifted the world with a trea- “I was completely shocked when I got in,” she recounted. “I had to send in a Robert Nagler Miller is a journalist and editor who writes frequently about arts- and Fly.” On the first night of Chanukah, a rabbi sure of a book that introduces readers of all ages to writing sample, and I thought that they were being nice to the cripple.” Jewish-related topics from his home in Chicago. reads from the Torah and lights the menorah. the wealth of little-known Jewish children’s stories by Around that time, she also wrote an essay for The New York Times, “Where All Each night, she adds something new—cook- more than 25 early 20th century Yiddish writers. Bodies Are Exquisite,” which elicited, she said, a call from a book agent “out of ing applesauce, playing dreidel with her fam- the blue.” ily, and enjoying chocolate coins. 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1 2 Genetic key found to hearing loss More than 150 genes are known to science to be involved in hear- ing loss. Until now, mutations in only seven of those genes had been detected among people with hearing loss in the Jewish pop- AWA RD E D T O Jewish college and post-graduate students with financial need for study in: ulation of Israel. • Medicine • Law • Physical/Natural But results have been announced from a new multinational • Jewish Studies • Healthcare Sciences study led by Zippora Brownstein and Prof. Karen Avraham at Tel • Education • Engineering • Performing/Fine Arts Aviv University. They looked at 88 Israeli families with hearing • Social Service • Communications • Jewish Communal loss—from congenital to older-age onset, and from moderate to Service profound—and identified mutations in 25 additional genes using a gene panel they created. HOW TO APPLY These results have immediate implications for genetic coun- For eligibility information and seling for families with hearing loss and for care of children with application forms visit DEADLINE FOR hearing loss. JCFS.org/JVSscholarships “The goal is that with this information, new treatment possi- APPLICATION IS For additional questions, call bilities for people with hearing loss will be developed, including the scholarship coordinator at FEBRUARY 1, 2021 gene therapy,” Avraham said. “For many families, treatment and 312.673.3444 or email rehabilitation for hearing loss can be tailored to the family’s spe- [email protected] cific mutation.” JVS Chicago @JVSChicago JVS Chicago Although 24 of the 25 genes are known to cause hearing loss JVS Career & Employment is part of the JCFS family of services. in families worldwide, most of the specific mutations in Israeli JCFS Chicago is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our Light and shade, woven together community. We embrace diversity. Our commitment to inclusivity is Jewish families were never observed before. The 25th gene, woven throughout our services, programs and welcoming workplace. ATOH1, was found for the first time to have a mutation that caus- Public spaces can be either too hot or too cold ... too bright or too dark. Anai As a product designer, she said, “I have always been interested in improving es hearing loss in humans. Green created technology that solves all four issues at once, winning this year’s the public environment. Lumiweave is designed to add a new dimension to the “We know that ATOH1 has an important role in the ear,” Women4Climate Tech Challenge along the way. way we perceive and use light.” Avraham said. “Without it, hair cells of the inner ear—the cells Her creation: a flexible material she called Lumiweave. Green describes it as As a fabric, continued Green, “it’s very flexible and mobile; it does not have to responsible for our hearing—cannot develop properly. We found an “advanced multilayer fabric” composed of four layers, each with an individ- be a permanent installation. We have many festivals in Israel, and those events a similar mutation in relatives with hearing loss in a large family ual function. consume a lot of electricity. Lumiweave could really be an advantage in such a in Israel—the first people in the world known to have a mutation “The main components of Lumiweave are a flexible, organic, photovoltaic setting.” in this gene.” She believes more such families will be identified in sheet that is adhered to a UV-resistant fabric,” she said. “This fabric is imprint- A pilot of Lumiweave is planned for Green’s hometown of Tel Aviv. Israel and abroad. ed with conductive copper-based ink that acts as a circuit board. Intertwined Eitan Ben Ami, director of the city’s Environment and Sustainability The breakthrough research was published recently in Clinical with this fabric are polymer strips with LEDs.” Authority, sees a wide range of possible applications for Lumiweave. “Tel Aviv Genetics by scientists from multiple Israeli and American univer- In practical use, Lumiweave provides shade from Israel’s sunshine during has an abundance of space that doesn’t have any shade,” he noted. “The fabric sities and hospitals, the U.S. National Institutes of Health, and the the day. Because it is a fabric, it can also be retracted to let more of the sun’s can be used in many public places—any street, park, or parking lot. Also, the University of Iceland. heat and light through on overcast days. At night, its solar-powered LEDs light beach area would be a great place to try Lumiweave.” the area below. (Israel 21c/Tel Aviv U.) (Dominik Doehler, Israel 21c)
The ‘Gabriel’ security system trumpets its own alarm 3 PHOTOS 1. Lumiweave fabric provides shade during the day, while its solar Keeping people safe in public places is always a challenge. Even if there is an Sherizen describes the device itself as “a panel soak up sunlight … emergency alarm installed, someone must be close enough to push its button. cousin of the fire alarm.” It is a round, blue 2. … to power its lights for nighttime safety. The new Israeli-designed Gabriel alarm system, instead, activates itself if it panel with a button to press in case of 3. The Gabriel alarm system, designed for public spaces, can detect detects the sound of gunfire, relaying the sound’s exact location to the police. emergency. The button also enables two- the sound of gunfire and alert responders to its exact location. It also remains alert, directing first responders to the most recent shots in a way communication with responders. given space. “We started with the Jewish commu- UK-born Israeli Yoni Sherizen designed the system, originally reacting nity because they understood the need to shootings at the Sarona Market in Tel Aviv and the Pulse club in Orlando. for the product,” Sherizen said, adding “These two incidents got me looking at, unfortunately, not if, but when they that it is already installed at some Jewish would happen again,” he said. community institutions in the US. “But “We chose the name Gabriel,” he said, “because it’s … the idea of an angel every building that has a fire alarm today that’s there waiting to protect you.” needs a Gabriel device.” The financial assistance has truly made a huge difference (Naama Barak, Israel 21c) in helping us during these difficult times. 36 JUF NEWS | DECEMBER 2020 —Parent of a Libenu client ” ISRAEL
Around the world Secure Your in 30 years Meet Daniel Aschheim, our new Consul for Public Diplomacy Future IT TAKES 30 MINUTES for the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest’s Our embassy’s goal was to replicate Israel’s “start-up nation” infrastructure newest diplomat, Daniel Aschheim, to retell his world-encompassing work his- in Senegal and The Gambia. We brought in Israeli experts and developed lead- e e is e eration o C i ago s Create a Jewish Legacy rogra tory, and he’s only 32. ership programs. We hope to support a West African “Silicon Valley” by 2030. Most recently, Aschheim, who recently earned his Ph.D. in European is e ing o a e is non ro its raise en o ent n s Studies, served for two years in Dakar, Senegal as Deputy Chief of Mission for Is there any Jewish life in the region? the Israeli Embassy; his district covered five West African countries. Senegal itself is 95 percent Muslim with no organized Jewish community. But Just out of college, he held internships with the Knesset and the British em- there is an island off the African coast—Cabo Verde, the westernmost part of bassy in Israel. At the same time, he served as a concierge at the King David Africa—with a population of 500,000. And they have an interesting Jewish [con- 3 $58 million . Hotel in Jerusalem, attending to the needs of heads of state, celebrities, and nection]! Long ago, Moroccan Jews came there. Many of the island’s leaders other VIPs. today speak proudly of their Jewish heritage. E . Now, as Israel’s Consul for Public Diplomacy to the Midwest, Aschheim cov- What will you do in your new position at the Consulate? ers nine states— from Michigan and Indiana west to Nebraska and the Dakotas. B My vision is to build bridges between Israel and the Jewish community here, It takes up more space on the map than his African territory did. through culture, academics, and media. I want to connect people here to the . Q. When did you know you wanted a career in foreign service? diverse, pluralistic, innovative, creative, and exciting Israel which I love. A. I visited Austria as part of the “Young Ambassadors” program when I was 17; I want to say to our [American] Jewish friends: Please be involved, not indif- my dream of reaching the Foreign Ministry began then. ferent. Whether you agree or disagree with certain Israeli policies, we would love you to engage with Israelis, visit Israel, and meet Israelis. And most impor- But at the King David Hotel, the world came to you. tantly—know that Israel will always be there for you.” I started there with a summer job and stayed for five years during my studies. Aschheim can be reached at [email protected]. I dealt with VIPs and with people from all backgrounds and beliefs. I learned or ore in or ation a o t o Create a e is ega an ens re more there than at any other job I have had. Later, when I worked as a con- Pictured: Daniel Aschheim, the new Consul for Public Diplomacy, with his wife Elisa, t e t re o o r organi ation onta t Ra e S er an sultant on interpersonal communications and conflict resolution for leaders, I daughter Ella, and dog Tommi. used many of the skills I acquired at the hotel. i ago org org ega How did you come to work in Africa? BY PAUL WIEDER | Associate Editor I completed the Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs “Cadet Course.” Senegal was my first assignment. While the region is one of the most underprivileged in the world, Senegal itself is stable and a model of democracy.
38 JUF NEWS | DECEMBER 2020 JUF NEWS | DECEMBER 2020 39 Spending time in the kitchen
AMILIES E ERYW ERE are continuing to pivot culinarily as we hit uncles who are in their s, which she enjoys as a way to stay connected. She is soothesthe tenth month of the current predicament. ourBetween work and schooljangled at finding that working from home nerves and cooking all her meals has made her both home, with three meals and several snacks a day to be created in our kitch- a more competent and creative cook. ens, we are all seriously COVID-Over-It. “I have time to try new recipes and things I never would have had time for But in the midst of these upside-down times, some shining spots are before,” Pollack said. “I’m building new skills in the kitchen, which feels really emerging. Families who have never had time to create food traditions are good, since once you have them, you have them forever. I’m also really enjoy- suddenly embracing everything from traditional Shabbat dinners to Taco ing menu planning with family for our social bubble; it feels great to be able Tuesdays. Kids are getting in on the cooking game, whether helping care to talk about what we are going to eat together and then be able to cook those for the new family pet—sourdough starter—getting into baking, or learning dishes for everyone.” to make their own basic meals and snacks. However you and yours are cooking and eating right now, the most im- Food has always been more than just physical sustenance, and now, more portant thing seems to be that it is a time for being gentle with yourself and than ever, we are all relying on its power to soothe our jangled nerves and each other. To remember that while meals are a chore to be dealt with, they comfort our weary hearts as we are fueling our bodies. And every house- are also an opportunity. hold is handling it differently. Hirt sums it up perfectly. “The best Local parenting coach Dana Hirt is usually at home with her -year-old thing about cooking at home during daughter Kalie. Hirt does most of the cooking, but Kalie is a great help with this pandemic is the best thing about meal planning, ordering grocery delivery, and table setting and clean-up. cooking at home in general,” she said. During the week they are often joined by Hirt’s boyfriend and sometimes “Cooking together is a wonderful his -year-old father. She is grateful that no one has any particular dietary way for a family to stay connected. restrictions but admits that preferences aren’t always aligned. The pandemic just reinforced our e o t e si er i i s o t e a de ic as ee t at “As a parent coach I have to remind parents that cooking for a family family’s kitchen connection!” should not make anyone a short-order cook,” Hirt offers to any parent feel- a are s e di c ore ti e coo i a d a i ing overwhelmed. “Rather, make sure to provide enough choices on the ta- ble to satisfy everyone, and encourage children to try new things.” BY STA EY BALLIS t a e er e ore t eo e are eri or ore t a Local food writer and cookbook author Emily Paster is doing nearly all tace a is is t e a t or o Nosh! the dinnertime cooking for herself, her husband, their -year-old daugh- c i ar o e s a d o e coo oo ter, and -year-old son. The teenagers are fairly self-sufficient when it a d does ree a ce artic es a d reci e de e o e t or o t ets ood t ese da s t e re eri or co ectio comes to breakfast and lunch, needing only a little assistance here and i c di E tra ris co a d a o t e are i di t at too i t e itc e there. But despite doing takeout on average once a week, her husband e a eo t co o ca helping with an occasional meal on the grill, and being a culinary profes- i d o t ore a o t er at sional, even Emily admits to having some kitchen burnout. stace a is co “I love to cook, and it is my job, but even I am tired of cooking so many meals every day for everyone. I miss restaurants. I am tired of the endless piles of dishes,” Paster said. “I miss being able to run to the store for one or two ingredients without giving it a thought. I miss hosting people for large gatherings.” Holidays are particularly difficult for those who love to host. “Passover for four was very odd and it was hard to convince my kids that it was any different than regular dinner!” she said. On the flip side, Milwaukee resident Serena Pollack is single and living alone. She occasionally takes on doing some cooking for her local aunts and
P T S . erena Pollac o ro , e er o who says she has become a more competent coo during the pandemic, ha ing a oom seder with family. . ocal parenting coach Dana irt and her daughter, alie, plan and e ecute meals together.
40 JUF NEWS | DECEMBER 2020 Local Jewish business ‘Queen owners bring amieof Kosher’ eller tal s ewish comfort food, R MANY BARS AND RESTAU “We have had to be nimble and be creative on very short notice,” Gilbert happyRANTS across the Chicago area, hoursaid. Immediately after Temperance home shut its taproom doors on March due spices, and her fondness the pandemic meant an unex- to government orders, they started offering drive-thru service to customers. pected closing time. However, Gilbert, an Evanston native, said his company has continued to expand Pam Spritz and her family— COVID-safe options to remain afloat. “We have a big private lot that we for mat oh balls owners of Spritzology, a bar share with other businesses where we created a socially distant tailgate,” and liquid catering service in he said. The brewery also offers beer garden reservations, and, for those S E S BEEN DUBBED the “Queen of Kosher,” but at this point in her ca- I used to really want to get into fast, simple, and quick cooking. I really Chicago—took it as a time to who are thirsty for a beer but can’t make it to Temperance, they just reer Jamie Geller is more like an empress. With nearly one billion views loved doing three ingredient recipes and five ingredient recipes—-min- break out, literally. launched local delivery service. of her myriad videos, including the viral @JewlishbyJamie series—along ute meals. And while those things do well, nothing compares to the classic “I took the bars off the Shoppers can also find Temperance at Chicago-area grocery and liquor with more than , recipes housed on her eponymous website—Geller Jewish dishes. And that’s the concept of Jewlish. It’s Jewish dishes—comfort windows of my restau- stores, including Whole Foods, Mariano’s, and Binny’s. These same retail- lays claim to the world’s most-watched kosher food network. She’s also a food from around the world. Those are the things that just go viral, and rant that have been on ers carry Vitani, a line of premium, bottled martini beverages, created by bestselling author of seven cookbooks, and hosts a weekly live series, “Feed nothing holds a candle. there for years, and Northbrook native Jackie Gichner and her husband, Eric. Your Soul.” Geller and her husband made aliyah in , and now raise their now we have a to-go Gichner explained the inspiration for her product, “I love dirty martinis, six children in Beit Shemesh, Israel. I caught up with her via Zoom, as she Comfort food is definitely something every- window on Tuesdays and I said one night with friends, it would be so great to open up a dirty made her matzoh balls and cooked for Shabbat. one needs right now! What recipes would and Wednesdays,” martini the way you can open up a beer.” you recommend for Chicagoans, as we hun- Spritz said. She and Vitani, named for the Gichners’ three children, David, Taylor, and Dani, Q. You keep so busy with your umbrella company, Kosher Network ker down this pandemic winter? her four adult chil- brings the quality and strength of a bartender-prepared martini home in International, which houses your multitude of lifestyle and food outlets. I love soups and stews! I have a beef por- Jamie Geller’s dren—who help run a convenient bottle. “People want what they’ve always had,” Gichner said. What’s your latest endeavor these days? ridge [from] my husband’s grandmother’s Spritzology and “They want to be able to go out, and they want to be able to drink; so now A. We’re launching a spice line! It’s an authentic, incredible Israeli spice line recipe that we’ve adapted. And I’m the Sweet Potato Soup the family’s cater- we can bring that home to them.” from Israel. We’ve sourced them from the best places here. We’re doing a type who can put matzoh balls in every- Cooking hint: Cut the sweet potatoes into ing company, Jordan’s Offering another solution for isolated drinkers craving a specialty cock- small capsule collection, and we’re only doing it on Amazon; we’re not going thing. Everything I make is just a few small cubes to speed up cooking time. Foods of Distinction—transformed tail, North Shore mixologist Cheryl Rich Heisler now brings her signature into grocery store shelves. You want the za’atar like you get at the shuk, but ingredients, and anyone can recreate Cook Time: 30 the unassuming facade of their kitchen space sips into home kitchens and bars through virtual events. Think of it like an that’s not the za’atar you get in the bottle that’s on the supermarket shelf. them. The soups themselves are ba- Makes 8-10 servings in Wicker Park into a high-end snack bar, complete online cooking class, but for custom cocktails. sic, and there are a lot of fun things min. | Prep Time: with elegant lighting, flowers, and music. “Zoom mixology demos have become a new way to get people in, to make You’ve grown your business over the years through acquisitions, includ- you can dress them up with. You Ingredients: ing the Jewlish brand in January . Earlier this year, you released the 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Jordan’s Foods of Distinction has been in business for two decades, while it fun, to make it light, and to bring community back,” Heisler said. Her can do fried sage or sweet potato 5 min. cookbook Jewlish by Jamie. Tell me about this latest addition to your library. 2 large yellow onions, chopped little sister company Spritzology was a more recent company, Mixed MetaPours, helps clients —ranging from bridal parties to chips or mini matzoh balls. 4 cloves garlic, minced Originally the book was released a few years ago by Jacob and Dana Attias, offshoot. “Spritz is our last name, and it just made local synagogues to large corporations—bring guests together to socialize 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed sense for us to have this company. We call it the in- and sip on personalized preparations. who were the founders of Jewlish. It sold out immediately, and they nev- You can check out Jamie’s recipes, 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced telligent bar because we use all local products that Simchas aren’t canceled, and, as Heisler points out, “Jews are always er went ahead and reprinted. So, when we did the acquisition, one of the videos, and more at jamiegeller. 7 cups vegetable broth are less expensive and better quality” said Jamie celebrating life.” So why not do it with a delicious drink? The options things we wanted to do was bring the book back out and add to it. There is com. Connect with her on Kosher salt and black pepper to taste Grumet, Spritz’s daughter. abound, even during a pandemic. a QR code with every single recipe to make it more interactive. That was social @JewlishbyJamie; ¼ cup pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice The pandemic, which shut down most large-scale gatherings and super important, so everyone can easily scan the recipe and see a quick, @jamiegeller; and events, gave Spritzology a unique opportunity to pivot. “This was our chance Pictured: orth hore mi ologist Cheryl ich eisler of Mi ed one-minute tutorial about how to make it. @ShopJamieGeller. Directions: MetaPours has been ser ing up at home irtual coc tail e ents. to break out and bring our cocktails to people who couldn’t go out,” Pam said. 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. From your thousands of recipes, what are your most and least favorite Add onions and garlic and cook until onions Now, its online menu of custom, chef-inspired cocktails changes every three things to make? BY MIMI SA ER are soft, about weeks and can be purchased through the website or at the to-go window. BY LESLIE ILL IRS ELD I love making challah with my kids (pictured). I love making brisket. That’s Y SK WIT 2. Add sweet potatoes, carrots, broth, salt, With alcohol consumption up by ¡ percent since last year, according to a Leslie Hill Hirschfeld is a freelance writer living in the something I feel very expert in—I feel so confident riffing on it. I try differ- and pepper, and bring8-10 tominutes. a boil. Lower heat recent report in JAMA Network Open, local Jews in the bar and liquor indus- Mimi Sager Yoskowitz northern suburbs of Chicago. ent things all the time because I understand the principles. I [also] do love and simmer about tries, like the Spritz family, are finding new ways to reach their customers. is a Chicago-area chocolaty stuff and I love dessert. But it’s my favorite thing to eat, and my freelance writer, mother are soft. Josh Gilbert, owner of Temperance Beer Co. in Evanston, also retooled least favorite thing to make. of four, and former 3. Using an immersion20 blender, minutes, puree or until soup, potatoes his business plan to continue serving during the pandemic. CNN producer. or transfer in batches to a blender. How does Jewlish, both the book and videos, play into some of the food trends Connect with her 4. Add maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice you are seeing in the world of Jewish and kosher cooking right now? at mimisager.com. if desired and stir to combine. Serve warm. There is no question that the trend is leaning toward traditional and Israeli.
42 JUF NEWS | DECEMBER 2020 Hungering We asked the Chicago Jewish community to tell us what Try a irtual ewish coo ing class What’sthey’ve been cooking and cookin’?baking during the pandemic. for connection? Here’s what they said… ME R T E LIDAYS has taken on new resonance during the “I’m the Age of COVID. Will extended family and friends gather around the meno- perfect person I started “CJDS Bake Club” because I love rah and munch on latkes and sufganiyot? for this [type of baking and being with my friends, but, Not likely. But that doesn’t mean that there won’t be a lot of cooking go- instruction],” said because of COVID, I am unable to see my ing on—for Chanukah, New Year’s Eve, and other celebrations. Frankel, the author friends outside of school. Each week we As people have hunkered down and become socially distant, many have of Jewish Cooking for All pick a new recipe and take turns hosting been firing up their dormant culinary skills. And Jewish Americans, adap- Seasons, the founder of the Every Friday, my colleagues from around the the club on Zoom. It has been so fun! In an attempt not to run short of food “staples” tive as ever, have taken the lead in society’s renewed relationship with Shallots restaurants, and the for- country get together on Zoom to make challah. — SIONA ROSEN during the quarantine, we purchased a huge bag home-cooked meals and baking. mer executive chef and head of food We start the same every week with introductions Age 8, Evanston of flour, as well as a lifetime supply of dry yeast. Helping those to muster up their inner chefs have been some of the coun- services at Wolfgang Puck Kosher Catering and chatter and then get right into a doughy mess. I decided we should have a special treat, something try’s finest cooking teachers, who themselves have had to pivot, moving and Cafe at the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning. That’s While it’s repetitive to do it weekly, it gives everyone to look forward to. I decided to “go big” and baked from in-person to virtual instruction. Washington, D.C.-area chef and bak- because, “my husband is an IT guy” who made sure that she is well poised a chance to relax and bounce ideas off one another, my first ever batch of cinnamon rolls. They came er Paula Shoyer—author of The Kosher Baker and The Healthy Jewish Kitchen, to bring culinary tips to the screen—whether teaching kids how to make while getting ready for the Sabbath. out beautifully, well beyond my expectations as a among other cookbooks—is among those who quickly transitioned to on- gnocchi or crème brûlée or helping their parents carve a turkey. — KEVIN FRIDUSS pastry novice. Thinking it was a fluke, I made them screen learning. It demanded a dramatic shift in mindset, she said. “There is a desire to brush up on skills,” Frankel said, “while everyone’s at Deerfield again. And again! There is something very satisfy- “My whole business model [until COVID] was traveling and selling home.” Likewise, “people are hungering for connection, [and] food is a great ing about using way too much effort in a bake and books,” Shoyer said. way to get together,” even when it’s computer screen to computer screen. getting results well beyond one’s expectations. But the Escoffier School-trained chef, who has appeared often on TV, has The New York-based YIVO Institute for Jewish Research unwittingly We’ve made fried cheesy pickles several times — JOEL COHEN taken to online Zoom instruction as fish to water and meat to the grill. Over helped Jewish chefs prepare for the virtual kitchen several years ago when during the pandemic. We even brought them to a so- Skokie the last eight months or so, she has conducted more than virtual cooking it began creating “A Seat at the Table: A Journey Into Food.” An online, cial-distanced family BBQ over the summer. They’re sessions, including summer baking classes for teens. self-paced course, it includes demonstrations by some of the doyennes of comfort food; but more than that, our entire family The recipe for success, Shoyer said, is maintaining a level of vigor. Jewish fare, including Joan Nathan, Leah Koenig, and Adeena Sussman. It enjoys them—even my picky eater—so it’s a family ex- For me, pandemic cooking was initially a “I have to perform in a way that brings all the energy to the screen,” she also includes discussions on the development of Ashkenazic cuisine from perience enjoying them together. The recipe comes matter of necessity, but it has truly become said. “It’s a whole different level of engagement. You have to be hyper on writers and scholars, such as Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, who weighs from Molly Yeh, who we started watching on the a pleasure. Maple-glazed salmon has been Zoom. Otherwise, it’s a snoozefest.” in on the history of bagels. Food Network during the pandemic. It’s something my most popular dinner option, because Chicago-based chef, restaurateur, and JUF News food columnist Laura YIVO’s Director of Education Ben Kaplan took the lead in organizing the we enjoy together—and at a time when everyone it’s so easy to prepare and packs enormous Frankel knows all about conveying vitality. After all, she had been running course, free until at least the end of December. When the pandemic hit he wants to turn to their own tech, it’s something special flavor. Also, in a time of coping mechanisms virtual classes well before COVID’s onset. and his team went into “high gear” to get it online. to put down the phones and all tune in together. like endless banana bread and pancakes, it’s Liz Alpern, a YIVO online course instructor, has also been doing other — EVE SAMSON nice to eat healthy every once in a while! virtual classes with her business partner, Jeffrey Yoskowitz. The two are Lincolnshire — JANE YANOVSKY GINNS the co-founders of The Gefilteria, an initiative to spread the joy of mod- Chicago native living in Roxbury, Conn. ern Jewish cooking to younger foodies, and the co-authors of The Gefilte Manifesto: New Recipes for Old World Jewish Foods. My go-to baking delicacy during COVID—or really “We got our feet wet pretty quickly” in response to the need to bring during anytime—is my famous chocolate chip Nutella Like many, I have been making challah Jewish cooking online, said Alpern, who, with Yoskowitz, was part of the banana bread. It’s as delicious as it sounds! It’s truly a almost weekly since COVID began. I have ¡¡ online Great Big Jewish Food Fest. fan favorite. My recipe makes multiple loaves. It melts always loved baking but never prioritized it. in your mouth when it comes hot out of the oven, I have been inspired by the creativity to bake unique Learn more about Paula Shoyer at thekosherbaker.com. and it is just as delicious and quickly defrosts when flavors and shapes of challah on Modern Jewish Contact Laura Frankel at cheflaura@gmail.com. you pull it out of the freezer. It’s good for breakfast, a Baker and Holla Challah Facebook groups. For more info on YIVO, visit yivo.org, and for more on The Gefilteria initiative, midnight snack, or dessert. I bring it everywhere, and I love baking challah with my two girls—we visit gefilteria.com. it’s loved by everyone. My famous banana bread even explore various shapes, colors, and stuffings. Pictured: Chicago based chef, restaurateur, and e food columnist aura ran el. made it into an obituary this past spring! — SHARI YOUNG LEWIS — HAYLEY LEVITAN Chicago Chicago BY R BERT NA LER MILLER Robert Nagler Miller is a journalist and editor who writes frequently about arts- and Jewish- Members of Chicago ewish Day chool related topics from his home in Chicago. a e Club: Third graders iona osen club founder , oe ppenheimer, Danya Min us, A ital iegel, and Caroline Phillips.
44 JUF NEWS | DECEMBER 2020 JUF NEWS | DECEMBER 2020 45 Rustling up Snap, relationships crackle, ewish chef creates pop! art out of ice rispies Treats W EN AMILY AND RIENDS can’t gather to cook, inventive people are infinding new waysthe to keep old traditions kitchen alive. EI T YEARS A Jessica Siskin had no idea that making a Rice Krispies “Every time I’ve been baking throughout quarantine, I’ve been Treat surfboard for a friend’s birthday would lead to a career recreating FaceTiming with family members the whole time,” said Nate Hara, who has food, animal portraits, and fine art out of the popular cereal. been baking with relatives in California and Minnesota. Each of Siskin’s creations starts by making the treats with the recipe on “It brings his passion to them—even though they can’t actually taste the side of the box. Then, it’s time to add food coloring, spray cooking spray [his cooking], they can see what he’s doing and be a part of it,” said Nate’s on her hands, and mold the treats to make the shape she’s imagining. mother Betsy. “For the most part now, I just wing it. I’ve had enough practice that I Even after the pandemic is over, Hara hopes to keep baking with faraway know how things are going to turn out,” said Siskin—but sometimes, “it’s relatives over FaceTime. He sees it as a special time that he carves out of his definitely a challenge.” life to keep in touch. “I’ve learned over time and am not afraid to fix my mistakes,” Siskin add- Many other teens have enjoyed baking virtually with Skokie CTeen, a ed. “In the worst case, you have a snack to eat, so it never goes to waste! I program from Chabad of Skokie. Before the pandemic, teens gathered on never drive myself too crazy to be perfect.” Monday nights for a home-cooked dinner. When COVID hit, “we wondered By the end of the process, which can take anywhere from half an hour to how we could bring everyone back together and give them their safe space, over two hours, each of Siskin’s projects fits on a - by -inch cake board stability, a feeling of normalcy, and something productive to do,” said Yona and can feed to people. One box of Rice Krispies Treats can make up to Posner, one of CTeen’s co-directors with her husband Rabbi Yochanan. four projects, and then it’s time to buy more cereal—and share photos on her The couple planned to prepare a weekly recipe and deliver the ingredients Instagram, @mister_krisp, where her , followers form an active com- to the teens’ homes. Then, the teens would cook together over Zoom and enjoy munity of enjoying what she has made and requesting new ideas. dinner together. With attendance of - teens in each event, the program Before the pandemic, most of Siskin’s business came from creating piec- has been highly successful. Posner has received feedback that the cooking ses- es for her customers’ birthdays, anniversaries, pet celebrations, and other sions have been a “lifesaver” for the teens to keep part of their normal routine holidays. Nowadays, she has changed her focus to create things she is in- and have an opportunity to socialize while learning kitchen skills. spired by in the everyday world. For Cookie Walner, who usually saw her older grandchildren several “I try to stay on the pulse of pop culture, which comes naturally to me times a week before the pandemic, virtual cooking has also been a way to having grown up along with social media in the past decade,” said Siskin, stay actively involved in their lives. who has created representations of emojis, memes, and popular movie mo- The kids choose episodes of cooking shows to watch, then create recipes ments in addition to famous art like the Mona Lisa, Van Gogh’s Starry Night, based on the shows and what they’re learning about in school—Irish bread and Michelangelo’s David. during a unit about Ireland, for example. Each grandchild then creates their Some of her favorite projects are representations of food, such as tra- own version of the recipe live on Facebook for Walner to watch, while Walner ditionally Jewish foods like matzoh ball soup, bagels with lox and cream cooks on her own screen. Even without physically sharing the food, she is cheese, and holiday foods like apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah. thrilled to share the experience of cooking like she usually does in real life. As her popularity grew on Instagram, with many followers commenting With the cooking competitions, “we have something [good] to share,” that they wanted to learn how she made art out of cereal, Siskin published 3 Walner said. “How much can you talk about that COVID sucks, and the sep- Treat Yourself! in . The book features of Siskin’s creations that her aration is awful?” fans often share after they make them at home. Fellow grandmother Merrie Spade also uses cooking as a way to bond Since discovering Rice Krispies Treat-molding and founding Misterkrisp, with her grandchildren during COVID. After dropping off ingredients at Siskin has loved leading a creative life. “The most rewarding parts for me her -year-old granddaughter’s door, she returns to her home and they have been being able to have a creative job, building a community online make recipes like pizza, challah, and pretzels together. and realizing how many other people want to be creative or appreciate cre- P T S “I feel close to my grandkids by cooking the same thing at the same time,” ative work, and realizing how nice people are,” she said. Spade said. “It’s a good time for all of us. It’s hard when you can’t be together . ate ara on aceTime ba ing with his great aunt ogo ane ordon in Minneton a, Minn. in person, but I have been coming up with ways to help that connection.” For more information, visit misterkrisp.com or instagram.com/mister_krisp. Whether those ways involve cooking new recipes, knitting blankets to- . CTeen participants gather for social time after they complete their coo ing Pictured: ome of essica is in s fa orite creations represent iconic ewish foods. pro ect. gether, or just saying hi over Zoom, Spade and many other grandparents . Coo ie alner s three year old grandson ba es with her irtually during the are enjoying the opportunity to foster family bonds from afar. pandemic. “This is our way to connect, and it works,” she said. BY MI ELLE EN | ta riter
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D NEWS N S ERS AND RESSERS Plenty of your favorite ko- c o t is sectio oc ses o t e o s o co i to et er or ea s a d e e ati ood a d dri s to a art or sher restaurants are open during the pandemic for takeout, delivery, or t people at t e sa e ti e et s re e er who t e eo e i o r needco it o do ot a eit e o most ood to eat a d ot er even small-event catering. Tacos Gingi has been serving kosher Mexican food in Skokie for three years. esse tia s e as ed s orted or a i atio s t at ro ide or t e ost era e eo e to te s at t eir “And we’re still here,” despite the pandemic, smiles partner Aliza Bielak. “We c ie ts ost eed a d o to do ate ease co sider e i really appreciate the business everyone has been giving us and their support, in hard times, and always,” She and her redheaded husband Ricky have refocused on takeout and delivery; they still do catering and school lunches, too. In addition to their “ShabbaTaco” Mexican family meal deal, they now he orah re inds us to not rea FOOD ESSENTIALS offer a “Shabbat Box” with more traditional fare … plus candles and grape to the ed es o our ields ut rather • Pinto beans, canned corn, canned • Full sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash juice. They have even served up Japanese food. pineapple, peanut butter and jelly EZRA: bit.ly/EZRALearnMore In Lakeview, Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed—named for the founder’s un- lea e the leanin s o our har est Beyond Hunger: bit.ly/beyondhunger • Canola oil, dish liquid, laundry detergent, cle Milt, and for the Maimonides treatise The Guide for the Perplexed—has also or the oor and the stran er he had to adapt. For instance, the restaurant is offering Shabbat family meals to • -oz bottle of ketchup, BBQ sauce, sponges, bar soap, liquid hand soap go. And, just in time for Christmas, Milt’s is offering Chinese takeout. o erati e word to e is lea e mustard, and/or mayo, oz instant coffee, The ARK: bit.ly/arkdonate Box of tea bags of any flavor “When everything started in March, we had great support from the com- e ause it i lies that the re i ient • Self-care items munity,” said Milt’s general manager Bryan Gryka in mid-November. “It EZRA: bit.ly/EZRALearnMore Holocaust Community Services: dwindled during the summer doldrums, but we have done really well in the should e a orded so e di nity the • Canned vegetables, canned fruit, bit.ly/hcsdonations 3 last couple of weeks. We’re not doing great, but we’re not going anywhere.” ood should e le t or the to ta e canned beans, vegetarian baked beans, • Gift cards for food/other supplies He is worried about winter, with no outdoor seating in addition to dine-in peanut butter, jelly or jam, tuna, oatmeal, Rabbinic Discretionary Funds shutdowns. But Milt’s is still delivering to Peterson Park, West Rogers Park, as they need it they should not cereal, pasta, rice, couscous, tomato sauce through JUF: bit.ly/rdsfunds Lincolnwood, Evanston, Skokie, and downtown. ha e to as o too with A we The ARK: bit.ly/arkdonate Realizing that the business of his neighborhood are all endangered, • Nonperishable food or snacks Gryka touted a promotion by the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce on ensure that our lients are treated Holocaust Community Services: Facebook, adding: “There are plenty of other restaurants and caterers in the with di nity and res e t hen bit.ly/hcsdonations same boat. Think of all of us, please. Spread the word. Be as generous as you can … we will appreciate it immensely.” a ed with the hoi e o se urin Over in Highland Park, the Mizrahi Grill has maintained its standard ood or their a ilies s lu ury menu. While the word is Hebrew for “eastern,” it is also the last name of the TOYS restaurant’s founders, brothers Eli and Tomer. The cuisine at Mizrahi is not ite s su h as o ee tea and • EZRA is looking for toys to help make the holiday season special for just Middle Eastern but distinctly Israeli. ondi ents lients always hoose children across Chicago! Purchase toys on one of three Amazon wishlists: “We are holding on, as usual,” said Tomer. “We are going through this thing, infant: bit.ly/ezrainfant elementary: bit.ly/ezraelem waiting for indoor dining to come back. So we are doing curbside pickup a lot.” asi ood needs irst lease also preteen/teen: bit.ly/ezrateen donate directly: bit.ly/ezradonate Mizrahi is also apprehensive about the change in the weather. “We will re e er asi hy iene ite s are • Target gift cards JCFS: bit.ly/jcfstoys have to see how winter will be,” he mused. “When it is colder and there is snow, we are considering doing deliveries.” not o ered y A ene its About the pandemic, Mizrahi was accepting, but resigned. “We are just waiting for it to be over. It effects everybody.” —HEIDI KON Michael Barnatan, proprietor of Evita Argentinian Steakhouse, agreed: irector E A ti er ice e ter “This hurt people, really hard. Jewish people tend to congregate. We want to go out! But we can’t attend sports … we can’t travel. The only thing we have is restaurants. “It really impacted people [in general] and us,” he continued. “We lost our ca- tering and our dine-in, and we only have delivery and takeout. We have had to transform our elegant restaurant into a glorified [fast-food place]. But we have P T S a new menu with new meals. It’s very affordable, and delivery is free.” . The Mi rahi rill ersion of the classic falafel sandwich. “Don’t wait to hear that your favorite restaurant is closed and say, ‘I miss . E ita offers one of a ind dishes from ery region of Argentina, featuring them so much,’” he urged. “Now is the time to help. This is it.” imported Argentinian beef. . Chic en Tacos Pibil at Tacos ingi the salsa is a mi of citrus and a iote, a Visit juf.org to find more kosher restaurants offering takeout. Me ican herb.
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It is so reassuring to know you are here ... your support has helped me wipe my tears. 60 JUF NEWS | DECEMBER 2020 —ARK client ” WHAT’S HAPPENING On behalf of a grateful community, THANK YOU Save the date for JUF events! to our JUF Corporate Partners who provide resources that help JUF assist people in need to overcome life’s challenges, transforming daily life for over Silverstein Base Hillel Latke Lessons with Virtually Limitless: Silverstein Base Hillel and Grand Event and YLD’s Mini-LEARN: Girl and the Kitchen Our Shared Shelf YLD’s Mini-LEARN: 2.0 FEB. 11 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews worldwide. Judaism & Healthy DEC. 9 DEC. 16 MONDAYS, JAN. 11, 18 & 25 EVENING | VIRTUAL Relationships 7:30–8:45 P.M. | VIRTUAL 7 P.M. | VIRTUAL 7–8:30 P.M. | VIRTUAL The Women’s Board & Up your latke game with Mila In conjunction with National Calling all LEARN alumni! 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62 JUF NEWS | DECEMBER 2020 WHAT’S HAPPENING SUNDAY, DEC. 6, 3–4 P.M. TUESDAYS, DEC. 8–22 Sufganiyot Baking Class with Masa Madre Annual Pfeffer Family Forum: 4:30–5:30 P.M. MONDAY, DEC. 7 | 8–9 P.M. (VIRTUAL) Lessons from Elie Wiesel Junior Baker (Virtual). This (Virtual). Memory, madness, group was developed to help Join us for a fun evening learning how to make sufganiyot (Israeli faith, friendship, language— your child participate in a fun donuts) with Masa Madre! This Chanukah treat is easy, fun, and these were the lifelong family activity and develop a sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Shopping list will be provided Community events preoccupations of survivor, lifelong skill—baking! Similar a week in advance so you can be prepared. 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Silver Memorials to JUF or to the Center for Life For 12 years we have found solutions for the Circle member of JUF. Memorials to the and Learning Fourth Presbyterian Church. best fi tting breast prostheses, mastectomy bras, Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Chicago Jewish Funerals. Research. Shalom Memorial Funeral pocketed swimsuits, tops and apparel. Home. CASSIDY, DORIS ELAINE (nee Levy), Jonathan Sacks, 94. Beloved mother of Robert (Maria), ASQUINI, ELAINE (nee Lorenzini), 85. James (Vera), Peter, William (Eileen), and Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Blahnik. Joseph Cassidy and Patricia Levy (Allen) Loving mother of Julie (David) Garast and Andrews, and the late Thomas Cassidy.
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Mother of Andrew Jacob (Allie), 773.525.2228 • [email protected] • secondactchicago.com and Robert and Michael (fiancée Sylvie) Daniel Aaron, and Sara Gayle (Kirstin). RABBI JONATHAN SACKS, Open Monday – Friday & some Saturdays. Bernstein; stepfather of Dana (Tom) Grandmother of 1. Sister of Joseph the former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom Sacks was also vocal in his opposition to the forces that lead to antisemitism Decker and Gordon (Angela) Kay. Dear Lechtner (Cindy) and Barbara Erlich whose extensive writings and frequent media appearances commanded a on the far left and the far right, as he wrote in a JTA op-ed in January. Appointments are always required for all fi tting services. grandfather of 7. Cherished brother of (Scott). Niece, aunt, and cousin of many. Joyce. Memorials to North Suburban Memorials to Temple Anshe Hesed, to global following among Jews and non-Jews alike, has died. “Antisemitism has little to do with Jews—they are its object, not its cause—and Synagogue Beth El. Chicago Jewish Make-A-Wish Foundation, or to Inner- Sacks died Nov. 7 at age 72. He was in the midst of a third bout of cancer, everything to do with dysfunction in the communities that harbor it,” he wrote. Funerals. City Neighborhood Art House, all of Erie, which he had announced earlier this fall. In 2017, in a widely circulated YouTube video, Sacks called anti-Zionism a PA. BLOOM, EVELYN “EVIE” (nee Sacks was among the world’s leading exponents of Orthodox Judaism for a new form of antisemitism, arguing that it denies Jews the “right to exist collec- Gordon), 95. Loving wife of the late CHRISTENHOLZ, CAROL RUTH global audience. In his 22 years as chief rabbi, he emerged as the most visible tively with the same rights as everyone else.” Charles. Cherished mother of Wendy (nee Mitzen), 80. Beloved wife of Wallace Jewish leader in the United Kingdom and one of the European continent’s lead- The video was based on a 2016 speech Sacks delivered in Brussels, which is (Mike) Adelman and Dr. Allen (Christine) “Wally.” Loving mother of David, Jeffrey, Bloom. Adored grandmother of 3. Dear and Steven (Michelle Piette). Proud grand- ing Jewish voices, offering Jewish wisdom to the masses through a regular seg- widely seen as having paved the way to Britain’s adoption later that year of the sister of the late Lillian (the late Mitch) mother/Nana/Bubbie of 4. Delighted ment he produced for the BBC. International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism. Kruzel and Phyllis (the late Nathan) great-grandmother of 4. Dear sister of He had a close relationship with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, The video went far beyond political and academic circles, and became symbol- Orlove. Silver Circle member of JUF. Michael (Phyllis) Mitzen and Beverly Memorials to the American Cancer Gillis. Cherished sister-in-law of Beatrice who called Sacks “an intellectual giant” and presented him with a lifetime ic of Sacks’ ability to reach mainstream audiences. Society. Chicago Jewish Funerals. Brill (late Aaron). Devoted daughter of achievement award in 2018. Born in London in 1948, Sacks studied at Cambridge University. While a stu- the late Florence “Chevy” (Goldstein) “He believed in the diversity of humanity, and that that was part of God’s in- dent there in the ‘60s, he visited Rabbi Menachem Schneerson—the spiritual BLUMBERG, JOHN “JACK” HENRY and Morris Mitzen. Memorials to 89. Veteran, Korean War. Devoted hus- the Alzheimer’s Association, to the tent,” Rabbi Leonard Matanky, a friend and the leader of Congregation K.I.N.S. leader who is credited with turning the Hasidic Chabad-Lubatvitch movement band to Barbara (nee Levenson). Son of Parkinson’s Foundation, or to the National of Chicago’s West Rogers Park, told the Religion News Service. “We were into a powerful organizing force of Jewry around the world—in New York City. the late Morris A. and Pearl (Shiffman). Organization for Women. created to bring our unique gifts. He was able to engage people in this way.” Sacks credits that meeting with inspiring him to get involved with Jewish Loving father of Benjamin, JoAnne, and Paula. Papa of 5. Dear brother of the DOWD, GAIL DEBORAH CARMEN Sacks was also an immensely prolific author, addressing pressing social and studies. late A. James (the late Ruth) Blumberg 59. Loving mother of Joshua D. Dowd. political issues in a succession of well received books. His popular commentary He became the rabbi of the Golders Green synagogue in London’s most and Nancy (the late Marvin) Whitman. Cherished daughter of Sandra V. Carmen on the prayer book, published by Koren, helped to dethrone the more tradition- Orthodox neighborhood in the late ‘70s and then rabbi of the Marble Arch syn- Loving son-in-law of the late Benjamin and Ira H. Carmen. Dear sister of Amy and Minnie (Rose) Levenson. Dear broth- (James Wrzosek) Carmen Wrzosek. alist Artscroll Siddur as the preeminent prayer book in Orthodox synagogues. agogue in central London. er-in-law of the late Samuel Levenson. Beloved aunt of Jeremy and Colby Peck. Sacks was normally averse to mixing religion and politics, but he did take The U.K. Board of Deputies of British Jews President Marie van der Zyl also Memorials to North Suburban Synagogue Memorials to the Chabad Center for public stances on two topics that were often ensnared with European politics: released a statement about Sack’s passing. STEPPING UP Beth El. Chicago Jewish Funerals. Jewish Life and Living (Illini Chabad). Chicago Jewish Funerals. Israel and antisemitism. “Rabbi Sacks was a giant of both the Jewish community and wider society. His BOHRER, MITCHELL JAY 69. Sacks spoke out publicly as Britain’s Labour Party was engulfed in an an- astounding intellect and courageous moral voice were a blessing to all who en- IS WHAT JUF DOES BEST. Devoted and Beloved son of Abraham EPSTEIN, JANICE ROSELYN (nee tisemitism scandal under its previous leader Jeremy Corbyn, calling Corbyn an countered him in person, in writing or in broadcast,” van der Zyl said. (the late Harriet); stepson of Judith Karshen), 85. Beloved wife of the late antisemite. That judgement paved the way for the current British Chief Rabbi Sacks is survived by his wife Elaine, three children, and several grand- We are assisting Jewish early childhood centers with funds for PPE, deep cleaning Bohrer. Loving brother of Edward (Robin) Daniel Epstein. Loving mother of Bob Ephraim Mirvis to harshly condemn the Labour Party, a precedent-setting children. and other re-opening costs so they can provide safe avenues for connection and and Adrienne. Dear uncle of 2. Memorials and Stuart (Liz) Epstein and Jodi (Brett) to the Little City Foundation. Chicago Parker. Adored grandmother of 9. interaction. This is our mission every day and during crises like this. event in British Jewish life. Jewish Funerals. Proud great-grandmother of 2. Devoted Corbyn was replaced in April by centrist Keir Starmer, who has apologized Ben Harris, Cnaan Liphshiz, and Gabe Friedman co-wrote this article. One fund. So much impact. daughter of the late Robert and the late Adell Karshen. Treasured aunt of many. for how antisemitism was allowed to flourish in Labour’s ranks under Corbyn. Pictured: Jonathan Sacks seen as the chief rabbi of the United Kingdom, circa 2000. Join the mission: Memorials to Juvenile Diabetes Research Starmer, who is married to a Jewish woman, expressed his condolences to “the Foundation, or to JUF. The Goldman DONATE.JUF.ORG Funeral Group. entire Jewish world” in a tweet the day Sacks died. “He was a towering intellect whose eloquence, insights, and kindness reached BY JTA STAFF well beyond the Jewish community. I have no doubt that his legacy will live on for many generations,” Starmer wrote.
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72 JUF NEWS | DECEMBER 2020 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS | IL WWW.SHALOM2.COM 847-JUF25 5NEWS-35 2| 0DECEMBER 2020 73 T C , BE Latkes can be made from lots of different vegetables Orange ones from sweet potatoes, Here are eight words you hear on Chanukah: white ones from cauliflower, or CANDLES J DAH LATKE LIGHTS green ones with zucchini, MACCABEES MENORAH NIGHT SPIN broccoli, or spinach Or mix Take a piece of construction To make the candle, these for rainbow latkes C CHANUKAH paper, and wrap it around trace a dollar onto the Answers are on the ottom of the page your head. Tape two pieces rest of the construction APP A A together if one is not paper, or a different What is your favorite part of Chanukah Lighting the long enough . Now, cut colored piece, then cut shiny menorah Spinning the pretty dreidel Eating the paper into a strip out the rectangle you yummy lat es (potato pancakes) and sufganiot as tall as a battery to made. And give the ( elly donuts) That one is our favorite make a headband. dollar back, please! Let s have some more 3 Chanukah fun now To make the flame, draw an oval on yellow or orange paper and cut it out. Now use a scissors to make the ends pointy instead of round. M A Tape the “flame” to the “candle,” C then tape them both to a thin piece of cardboard so it isn’t A floppy. Last, tape your “lit candle” B to the headband, and make sure E the band fits and is comfortable. S , E S
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Welcome to Chicago four shinshinim—post-high school-aged Israelis. Bruchim Ha’bayim! Pictured from left: Chen Vasa (from JUF’s Partnership Together community in Kiryat Gat), Dvir Mordechai Navot, Yogev Pazi, and Behind this mask is a child who grows hungrier and more fearful as the pandemic drags on. Maya Bar-Dor. He was assured two meals a day when school was open now he’s lucky to get one at home. (Welcome!) While in Chicago, they will work at the Chicago Jewish Day School JUF was built to be there for people in times of need but this year those needs have grown more urgent. and Solomon Schechter Day School. They have come to town as part of the Shinshinim program of the Jewish Agency for Israel, one of JUF’s overseas partners. This year-of-service program is el s ort 3 a enc es t at are feed n t o sands of n r ds fa l es d r n t s ande c being facilitated by the iCenter in Chicago. In the coming weeks, we hope to welcome eight additional shinshinim who plan to travel to the Windy City and work in our Jewish community. A ne f nd So c act
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