Jewish Reporter A Publication of the Flint Jewish Federation

VOLUME. 71 NO. 2 FEBRUARY 1, 2020, 6 SHEVAT, 5780 VOLUME. 71 NO. 2 VVAT, 5777 FEBRUARY 1, 2020, 6 SHEVAT, 5780 IS PUBLISHED Sincere Thanks To the Flint Jewish Community MONTHLY BY THE Flint Jewish Federation for an outstanding 2019 Annual Campaign 5080 West Bristol Rd. Ste.3 Flint, MI 48507 Thank you to all who contributed and to all who volunteered to make our 2019 Office: 810-767-5922 campaign a resounding success. We reached our goal for 2019 and also received Fax: 810-767-9024 advance donations of over $50,000 towards our 2020 campaign. Email: [email protected] Website: flintfed.com Your support allows us to continue to meet Jewish Community needs locally and in over 70 countries around the world. With your help we are able to provide food, shelter, medicine, toiletries, transportation, counseling, education and more. Steven C. Low Executive Director We assist the victims of natural disasters, anti-Semitism, terrorism and economic collapse to recover, to get well and to get back on their feet. We support Jewish life Russell Deutsch President and help train the next generation of Jewish leaders. We support Jewish pluralism in Israel and help new immigrants to immigrate and acculturate. Jeff Himelhoch Locally, we provide transportation services, congregate and mobile meals, social Vice President and educational programs including our Annual Holocaust Commemoration, the Karen Diane Lindholm Schneider Jewish Film Festival, Daniel Pearl Humanity in Harmony Music Festival, Treasurer the Donald Riegle Community Service Awards and JCare.

Sheryl Deutsch We look forward to an outstanding year of service in 2020 thanks to your generosity. Secretary File For Life Available from the Federation Immediate Past President, Frank Roberts The Flint Jewish Federation office has fabricated Files for Life that are available for pickup or to be mailed to our members. The packets consisting of a labeled zip lock bag with a magnet can be placed on or in a refrigerator. Inside is form that each

Board Members participant completes listing emergency contacts, current medical conditions and Rabbi Jeff Ableser medications, allergies and doctors with their Dr. Seth Bernard phone numbers. When coupled with a front Dr. William Bernard Dr. Stephen Burton entrance (front door or window) File For Life Jeff Chimovitz label, emergency responders are alerted to Nancy Epstein Wendy Flamenbaum existence of the packet in the home. In an Charna Flynn emergency they can quickly find the Lynne Hurand emergency information saving valuable time. Joel Kleiner Christine Meiloch For more information or to obtain a File For Leonard Meizlish Life Packet, contact the Federation at Saroja Reddy [email protected] or 810-767-5922. Rachel Stern Kathy Weiner Rabbi Yisroel Weingarten DON’T DELAY, PICK UP YOUR PACKET TODAY! Community Calendar Upcoming Events Monday February 10—Tu B’Shevat Monday February 17—President’s Day (OFFICE CLOSED) Wednesday February 26—FJF Board Meeting @ 5:30 p.m., FJF Office Wednesday March 25—FJF Board Meeting @ 5:30 p.m., FJF Office Thursday April 2—Film Festival Freeview Wednesday April 8—Erev Pesach (OFFICE CLOSES AT 1:00 P.M.) Thursday/Friday April 9, 10—Pesach (OFFICE CLOSED) Wednesday/Thursday April 15, 16—Pesach (OFFICE CLOSED) Thursday April 23—Yom Hashoah Community Commemoration Sunday April 26—PJ Library Yom HaAtzmaoot Celebration Wednesday April 29—FJF Board Meeting @ 5:30 p.m., FJF Office

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD AN EVENT TO THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR, PLEASE CALL ASHLEY MUSSER AT THE FEDERATION OFFICE AT 810-767-5922.

Thanks to Jennifer Giddings-Essenmacher, Program Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association for an informative presentation on the 10 warning signs of Alzheimers’. The program was well attended and information was valuable. Please contact Susan Low if there are other topics/speakers you would like to hear as part of the JCS Senior Lunch Program. OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THANKS TO THE FAMILIES OF ALMA HOURVITZ AND LOIS WEISS (LINDA MIDLER’S KAY & MICHAEL MELET MOTHER). REALLY GOOD FRIENDS OF THE JEWISH REPORTER MAY THEIR MEMORIES BE FOR A BLESSING! We appreciate your support!

2 3 Jerusalem Zoo To Send Aid For Animals In Australia Fires by Israel 21c,org

The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo is collecting donations to help the Animal Rescue Collective purchase veterinary supplies for animals affected by wildfires in Victoria, Australia. “The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo and its staff are distressed by the horrific fires in Australia and the widespread devastation to its unique wildlife,” the zoological park announced. The bushfires began in New South Wales in September, where about 130 fires continue to burn, and have spread to Victoria, where some 31 blazes are burning. University of Sydney Prof. Chris Dickman estimates that 480 million animals have been affected by the fires in New South Wales alone. No one knows exactly how many have been injured or killed. Supplies requested by the Animal Rescue Collective include burn creams, milk replacers, hydration concentrates, wound sprays, syringes, disinfectant, feeding bottles and more. “The supplies will be purchased in Australia and sent directly to the volunteers on the ground,” according to the zoo’s press statement. Those volunteers are working with the East Gippsland Fire Wildlife Support Team. The campaign was initiated by the Biblical Zoo’s International Relations Manager, who is originally from Melbourne, Australia. Officially named the Tisch Family Zoological Gardens, the Biblical Zoo has a long relationship with Australia. Its Australia Yard houses species including kangaroos, bettongs, tawny frogmouths, a cassowary, blue-tongue lizards, a kookaburra and more. The zoo also houses a colony of 16 flying foxes sent from a special bat shelter in Sydney, where they were rehabilitated after being injured in farmers’ fruit-protecting nets. The zoo is collecting donations to buy veterinary supplies to help volunteers care for millions of animals affected by raging wildfires. Please donate if you can.

JOIN US FOR THE KICKOFF OF THE KAREN FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES SCHNEIDER JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL OF FLINT FIDDLER: MIRACLES OF MIRACLES—a documentary This documentary takes an engaging look at about the making of the Broadway Show the origin of one of Broadway’s most beloved Fiddler On The Roof musicals. Director Max Lewkowicz’s film reveals the significance of the production— FEBRUARY 20, 2020 whose creativity was rooted in early 1960s DINNER 5:00 P.M.—501 BAR AND GRILL New York, when “tradition” was on the MOVIE 7:30 P.M. wane and gender roles, sexuality, race FLINT INSTITUTE OF ARTS relations and religion were evolving—and the continuing influence and relevance Fiddler Call Ashley at the Federation Office, 810-767-5922, has in our world today. if you are interested in attending!

4 INSIDE JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES JCS Senior Lunch Program

Monday, February 3 Meatballs Tuesday, February 4 Cheese Burrito BINGO Thursday, February 6 Vegetable Souffle 11:30-12:00 Skin Care Demo with Reanna Steinman plus Birthdays Monday, February 10 Deli Sandwiches Tuesday, February 11 Mushroom Bread Pudding BINGO Thursday, February 13 Hot Dogs & Beans Indian Movie Monday, February 17 OFFICE CLOSED Tuesday, February 18 Field Trip to Joe Randozzo’s Fruit & Vegetable/Indian Grocer/ Nee Hee’s Indian Restaurant

Thursday, February 20 Meat Loaf YOGA (11:30) Monday, February 24 Rosemary Chicken Tuesday, February 25 Grill of India Meet at Restaurant Thursday, February 27 Salmon YOGA (11:30) RSVP to Jamie at [email protected]/810-767-5922 for lunch (24 hour notice) Temple Beth El, 5150 Calkins Road (enter through main door of Temple)

We welcomed some new clients at the JCS Senior Lunch Program.

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Support your local Jewish Film Festival by becoming a Contributor!

The 16th Annual Karen Schneider Jewish Film Festival Committee is hard at work planning the next Jewish Film Festival which is scheduled to take place on May 3-7 (Sunday-Thursday) at the Flint Institute of Arts. In addition, our free-view film will be shown on Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m. So mark your calendars!! The Flint Jewish Federation has once again partnered with two wonderful institutions: the Flint Institute of Arts and The Marwil Detroit Film Festival. We would like to top our contributors from last year and make this year even more successful with your help. Your support would be appreciated as we work together to enrich our entire community by bringing six nights of outstanding films that are being featured at many Jewish Film Festivals throughout the country. As a contributor you would be invited to attend the opening night patron reception and film on Sunday, May 3 at the Flint Institute of Arts. An ”hors d’oeuvres supper” and wine will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by the film. Contributors will receive two tickets for each of the films shown during the festival week. If you are interested in becoming a contributor at this year’s film festival, please make your check payable to the FJF and drop it in the mail to 5080 West Bristol Rd., Ste. 3, Flint, MI Contributor Categories: 48507. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the office at Parton $198 810.767.5922. We hope to make this the best Film Festival yet! Screenwriter $360 Director $540 Producer $1000 Studio Head $2500