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12TH ANNUAL JCC OFFERS BETH ISRAEL KRISTALLNACHT EXCITING GETS NEW BIMAH PROGRAM FALL LINEUP Wallingford synagogue On Nov. 18, Congregation JCC tackles renovates its 90-year-old Or Shalom will honor the international diplomacy, sanctuary in time for the late Josiah “Joe” DuBois Jr. The Simpsons, Global High Holidays. Shabbat this fall. PAGE 3 PAGE 5 PAGE 15 SHALOM NEW HAVEN, 2018  5778/5779 Page 2 During TheseHigh Holy Days Shofar Action Sounds as a Call to these High Holy Days. work thatwe must do each year at stir our souls, to propel us to do the cal andmetaphorical callto action;to the Shofar issounded both asaphysi to awake us from our slumber. Today, lennia to stirour people to actionand The Shofar hasbeen sounded for mil splayed across the mantle. picture the huge Shofar (ram’shorn) on about endlessly, Icannot help but taygelach thatmy father would croon Carol’s famous delicacies, including the with the incredible aromas of Aunt along with the best chinaandcrystal favor of alarge T-shaped tableoutfitted room withthe furniture swapped out in As Ithinkbackto Aunt Carol’s family my childhood. were filled withthe best memories of and our holiday andSeders dinners nah and Passover together every year Hill.We celebratedCherry Rosh Hasha friends andnone of ushadrelatives in blood, but our families were the best of shanah dinner. We weren’t related by to Aunt Carol’s house for Rosh Ha When Iwas alittle girl,we would go - - - - JUDY ALPERIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FROM THE DESK OF Dr. IraSheskin, apreeminent Jewish in 2010. Thatstudy was conducted by commissioned ademographic study Perhaps you recall thatour community halls andacommunity survey. needs, including focus groups, town about community prioritiesss and to engage indiscussion opportunities 19 program year. There willbe many and guidance over much of the 2018- Norman Ravski thatwillseek your input ship of immediate pastpresident Dr. Board of Directors, under the leader convened by theJewish Federation A Strategic Visioning Process hasbeen community. practice andexperience inour Jewish indemography,and shifts identity, continue to experience great change next five to seven years. We have and us for future of the theshort-term our goals andpriorities thatwilldefine stock of our community to determine knew to thatitwould take be important thefire, our leaders lenging times after our community emerged from the chal communally aswell asindividually. As We are awakened and called to act from the I [email protected] - - L’shana tova & l’chaim! & tova L’shana Thank youforyoursupport. future ofourcommunity. sustaining andsecuringthe Greater NewHavenis the JewishFederationof generation togeneration, honored andpassedonfrom Ensuring Jewishtraditionsare new year! a sweet Wishes for Shanahtovah u’metukah and stiroursouls. future. May theShofar soundmightily answers thatwe seekto sustainthe selves findmeaning,purpose andthe both ourcommunalandpersonal tions individually. Itismy prayer that asking ourselves thosesameques communally, we aresimultaneously who we areandwherewe aregoing questions thatprovide insightinto As we readyto askourselves the processes. and enlighten both us aswe jump-start munity September 27-28 to update to bringDr. Sheskin backto our com- strategic planningprocess, have joined and The Towers, also conducting a The Jewish Federation be important. continues to and demographic shifts knowledge regarding our geography his research into current trends and piled the dataatJewishDataBank.org, Jewish communities and hascom- Dr. Sheskin hasworked insomany community demographer. Because

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SKIN at the Spa The annual commemora during World War II. save thousands of Jews to trials andled efforts Nuremberg war-crimes as aprosecutor atthe in Orange. DuBois served 205 OldGrassyHill Road synagogue, located at Commemoration atthe annual Kristallnacht DuBois Jr. atthe 12th the late Josiah “Joe” Or Shalom willhonor 9 a.m.,Congregation On Sunday, Nov. 18, at Josiah “Joe”DuBoisJr.

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in imminent danger of death.” DuBois helped orga to rescue the victimsof enemy oppression who are would include, remarkably, “...takingallmeasures... task force, the War Refugee Board, whose mission Wainhaus said President Roosevelt created a special he added. persecution, for providing relief to the still-livingvictimsof Nazi precedented decision to take responsibility personal What Roosevelt learned caused himto make anun classified information, noted Wainhaus. D. Roosevelt suddenly received extremely disturbing out itsgenocidal “FinalSolution,” President Franklin 16,On January 1944, asNaziGermany was carrying its Law School. graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and During thisyear’s program, DuBois willre Robert Born inCamden, New Jersey, Josiah DuBois Jr. by theWar Refugee Board. Holocaust Hero,” rescued and Holocaust survivors creators of the award-winning video, “An American cue Board,” ChristyMarrella andher eighth grade and author of the new andacclaimed book “Res historian atthe U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Guest speakers willinclude Dr. Rebecca Erbelding, late father, Josiah, from Sen. Richard Blumenthal. ceive aU.S. Senate commendation, on behalf ofhis x265 (203) 387-2424 Susan at Contact: Woodbridge 360 AmityRoad Building, Beckerman Lender New Haven, JCC ofGreater Located at: and mind. healthy body to promote a to you, theclient, uniquely tailored Every sessionis Hunt at JCC Author Series Hunt atJCCAuthor Oren SharesGenealogical Art to the treasures of the Vatican. Art halls ofthe Metropolitan Museum of liferity-filled takes the reader from the discovers asecret uncle whose celeb wedding lives. Anarchivist inPrague to discover their unimaginable post- wedding from 1926 and leads Oren taking photograph of aBerlin family abreath A visitwithacousin unearths tory. passion ofdiscovering one’s own his- a great “how to” onthe all-consuming anyone interested ingenealogy, thisis 2019 JCC’sJewish Author Series. For ofthe 2018-p.m. atthe JCC aspart “The Wedding Photo” on Nov. 8at7 of story Oren willshare hispersonal released inJuly. ily’s lost histories. The new book was over the past25years for hisfam of Oren’s genealogical hunt is the story Sarah’s tomb?” “The Wedding Photo” solve isburied in the mystery of “Who ven localDanOren’s 20-year search to in1993cemetery launches New Ha A visitto anabandoned Polish Jewish - - - - In hislater years, DuBois ranaprivate law practice trials, in1952. ‘’The Devil’s Chemist,’’ anaccount ofthe Nuremberg used to atAuschwitz. killprisoners DuBois published German chemicalcompany thatmanufactured gas led the case againstexecutives of I.G.Farben, a for the prosecution of war crimes atNuremberg and In 1947, DuBois was appointed deputy chief counsel ment by the name ofJosiah ‘Joe’ DuBois Jr.” is: acourageous young lawyer inthe Treasury Depart the victimsofNazism?”asked Wainhaus. “The answer President Roosevelt into finallytakingaction regarding exposed“Who the crucial information thatjolted from the clutches ofNazism,”Wainhaus added. Refugee Board, managed to rescue many thousands Wallenberg, for example, commissioned by the War of tens of thousands ofHolocaust victims.“Raul Roosevelt’s board succeeded inalleviating the plight was late formed inWWII,”he said “heartbreakingly Although Wainhaus noted thatthe War Refugee Board States delegation to the Berlin Conference. Moscow in1945 aswell asamember of the United on the Allied Reparationsalso served Committee in nize theboard asitsgeneral counsel. He andserved - - - - Roth--this collection of grippinginvesti as internationally-recognized asPhilip asanyfamily--from asordinary of us to Finding andlinkingthisunknown Continued on page40 Continued onpage40

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- - - - - Oppenheimer Dishes on Podcast, Jewish Media,Millennials Oppenheimer DishesonPodcast, its strengths,” Schulman-Green remarked. to work onthe campaign more broadly and to build on deepened my commitment,” she said.“Iamdelighted has made possible inour sister cityof Afula, Israel, has around the world. what our support “Seeing firsthand our local community,to support Israel, andJews all always believed of thecampaign inthe importance as Campaign Chair. Schulman-Green saidshe has Green isenthusiastic about her next two years working already under her belt, Schulman- as Women’s Philanthropy Chair With two successful years Philanthropy. of Women’s named asCo-Chairs andJessica Halprin Schwartz tion Campaign Chair, andDana asthe Jewish Federaserving - with DenaSchulman-Green marks atime of new beginnings and usher in5779, thisalso As we celebrate the New Year New Year New Beginnings withNewLeadership for Time Marks focus onthingswhere we perspective. cangive anunorthodox in the Jewish world, and now we just follow our own idiosyncratic interests. We episodes, we felt more of anobligation to get five or ten of the greatest headlines MO: EB: How do you decide what to talkabout each week? I ever did from from the millions of readers The New York Times. extraordinary. Iget more mailfrom the thousands of listeners than of Unorthodox of people whoare deeply involved religion, and the feedback isjust inaparticular cally Jewish work. It’sadifferent experience when you’re writingfor acommunity ing asecular take of news for The New York Times to be able to do more specifi Mark Oppenheimer: Jewish news difficult? variety of Jewish news. Was to the transition from strictly non-religious reporting isalmost three years oldandreally covers Unorthodox Erin Ben-Moche: awide media andmillennials. wentUnorthodox from anidea to asuccess and hiscandidthoughts on Jewish I satdown withOppenheimer, now Tablet’s editor atlarge, to discuss how political spectrum. managed to capture the attention of Jews young and oldacross the religious and ship in11 countries, andreceives over 1,879,000 downloads. The podcast has As of May, isthe #1Jewish Unorthodox podcast on iTunes, hasawide listener –you don’t need to oreven be observant part Jewish to enjoy it. aweekly podcast thatdiscusses allthingsJewishorthodox, and Jew-ish. The best I thinkit’sevolved. At the beginning, ifyou go backto listen to first the very For me, personally, Iwas really excited sixyears of after writ New Voices, News &Views of Campus by Erin Ben-Moche media, millennials, and authenticity. New Voices,discuss Jewish to Jews, of Campus & Views News recently sat down with Erin Ben-Moche of Board, Editorial Oppenheimer, Mark NOTE: a member of Shalom New Haven’s Stephanie Butnick and LielLeibovitz to create Un way in2016. He collaborated withTablet Magazine’s heimer decided to use hisvoice inamore personal former New York Times columnist Mark Oppen With years of mainstream journalism under hisbelt, Schwartz &JessicaHalprin. From lefttoright,DenaSchulman-Green,Dana build onthe upward thegroup trajectory hasexperi exciting said one oftheir goals isto ideas. Schwartz on thesuccesses of their group andforge ahead with andJessica Halprin, are alsoexcitedSchwartz to build The new Women’s Philanthropy Dana Co-Chairs, structuring itfor itsgreatest success.” my visionof updating the campaign and supports preferences,”to varying sheexplained. “Thissystem that willallow us to andresponsive be more personal - - - - - invested inanew system “Our Federation has campaign have changed. tomake the their gifts municate about and families wishto com in whichindividuals and Green saidnow the ways changed, Schulman- to the campaign hasnot one to give generously While the need for every phobic ifwe only hadJewish interview Jewish guests. But then Ialsothought the show would feel alittle claustro MO: Thatwas allme. Idefinitely wanted to do interviews and so itmade sense to EB: Where didthe idea for the segment “Jew and Gentile ofthe Week” come from? Happy andHealthy We wishyoua - - New Year. - 2424, x254. how you canhelp,contactAmy Holtzat(203)387- Holtzsaid.Fora difference,” moreinformation on women ofpowerful under theleadership making ourgoodwork ing thingsplannedandwillfurther plishments alreadymade.“We have many excit- and Halprinto accom continuethewonderful to collaboratingwithSchulman-Green,Schwartz Development OfficerAmy Holtzislooking forward J new friendships.” tikkun olam, community building, social events and other goalisto philanthropy, thread together monetary involved inJewish Federation life,” shecontinued. “An women, new to the area, or just have not been by whether WPmembers, they first-time are younger cifically, we would like to see increased involvement the group’s active Halprin agreed. “Spe- membership. naturally lead to anincrease inand re-vitalization of enced over the pastfew years. She believes thiswill ewish Federation ofGreater New Haven’s Chief Continued onpage40 -

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 SHALOM NEW HAVEN, 2018  5778/5779 Page 8 the young ageof63in2014. of thelate Beverly Levy, alongtimeleaderintheJewish communitywhodiedat siastically welcomes families ofallbackgrounds. BLELC isnamedinmemory through Proudly kindergarten. Jewish, ourdiverse earlylearningcenter enthu The Beverly Levy EarlyLearningCenter isfor childrenages12weeks old lum, sheiswarm, energetic, andcreative.” program. Inadditionto herembraceofourchild-centered, play-based curricu JCC Executive Director Scott Cohensaid,“Lisawillbeagreatadditionto our hood field. Sarah Lawrence Collegeandhasover 40years ofexperience intheEarlyChild degreeinEarlyChildhoodEducationfromin Madison.SheholdsaBachelors’ led anearlylearningprogram. Bickford alsodirected TheChildren’sNew School grams inourfall lineup,like our org/NextDor to signupfor ourmailinglistandfindoutaboutthe other pro Have we piqued your interest yet? Well thenheadonover to Jewishnewhaven. garden of116 Crown inNew Haven. son (andthenew year!) withamixofgood friendsandtastydrinksintheback Join uson ish life you want andconnectyou withthepeopleyou’ll want to shareitwith. Passover whowillmake Bubbeproud, NextDor ishereto helpyou live theJew friends to celebrate Shabbatwithorthatspecialsomeoneto bringhomefor just outofcollege,marriedwithkids,singleoraparent;lookingfor new So whether Reform you areOrthodox, orsomewhere inbetween orneither; life whoenjoy “doingJewish” together too). (andother stuff We areadiverse communityofyoung Jews from allbackgrounds andwalks of NextDor isthenext generationoftheJewish Federation ofGreater New Haven. ally, oralloftheabove? ThenNextDor isfor you! learning moreaboutyour Jewish heritage,networking sociallyandprofession Are you between theagesof22and45?Areyou interested involunteering, NextDor Coordinator By DerekHolodek NextDor SeekingNewMembers Are you22-45? asEducationalDirector Bickford Beverly Levy CenterWelcomes at (203)387-2424, X217 [email protected]. book.com/groups/NextDorGNH. For more information, contactDerekHolodek chat aboutthe issuesthatmatter mostto us.Jointheconversation atFace share news andevents from theNew Haven Jewish community atlarge,and pick-up soccer/ultimatepub trivianights,concerts, frisbeeinthepark, etc.), too! That’swherewe postabout moreinformal, spontaneous hangouts(like And ifyou reallywant to get the mostoutofNextDor, joinourFacebook group, producer andwriter for TheSimpsons. Thursday, at5:30p.m. September 13, (Integrated whereshe Refugee &ImmigrantServices) and programs. Sheworked mostrecentlywithIRIS as aDirector ofearlychildhoodeducationcenters Bickford bringsmore than 16 years ofexperience its Administrative Director. Center withLynn as Bullard, whowillcontinueserving new EducationalDirector. Bickford willco-directthe Greater New Haven welcomes LisaBickford asits The Beverly Levy EarlyLearningCenter oftheJCC November 29 author talkwithMike Reiss, as we kick off ournew aswe sea kickoff ------Food Assistance.(203) 389-5599 Survivor’s Assistance, AdoptionandFosterCare including: Counseling, SocialWorkOutreach,Holocaust are hereforyouwith qualityprogramandservices the communityaHappy andHealthyNewYear.We Jewish FamilyServiceofGreaterNewHaven wishes throughout thecurriculum.EveryFriday, our schoolfamilycelebratesShabbat,with songs, grapejuice, andchallah.ChildrencelebrateJewishsecularholidaysas Preschool •Kindergarten Building Relationships, Encouraging Curiosity Jewish valuesofrespectforself, others,andtheenvironmentarewoven OPEN TO CHILDRENOFALLBACKGROUNDS Paid for by agrant from theJewish Federation of Greater New Haven. part ofadiversecommunitywhichwelcomesfamiliesallfaiths. Infant •Toddler 360 AmityRoad, Woodbridge, CT06525 & DevelopingCapability (203) 387-2424x278|jccnh.org Play-Based Curriculum that they voted for DonaldTrump.” able to religiouspluralismthantheminoritywhoareRepublicans and report tached to Israel,moreweakly identifiedwiththeJewish people,andmore favor andvotedidentify withtheDemocraticParty Clinton for arelessat Hillary of AmericanJews, politicalaffiliationalsoplays amajor role. Themajoritywho for religiouspluralisminIsraelweaker,”and support saidHarris.“Inthesurvey stronger; skepticism aboutprospects for peacewiththe Palestinians higher; the denominationalspectrum,theirJewish identityandattachmentto Israelis will respondishow they identifyreligiously. they Themoreobservant areon “Significantly, for both communities,themain factor predictinghow people largest Jewish populationsintheworld,” saidAJCCEODavid Harris. current andlong-term relationsbetween AmericanJews and Israelis,thetwo barometers“Our surveys areimportant oftheperceptions andviews affecting their significance for thefutureofJewish people. in opinionsaboutthevitalityofboth theDiasporaandState ofIsraeland and Israelis,though,atthesametime,datashow adegreeofcommonality religious equality inIsrael,thesurveys confirmfissures between American Jews curity andpeaceprocess policies.OnJewish communalissues,suchasJewish Jewish communitiesonPresidentTrump, U.S.-Israel relations,andIsrael’sse The surveys reveal sharp ofopinionbetween differences theworld’s two largest questions areusedinboth surveys, allowing abasisfor comparison. surveys oftheattitudesAmericanandIsraeliJews. Many oftheidentical The AmericanJewish Committee (AJC)recentlyreleaseditsgroundbreaking DisagreeonManyKeyAmerican Jews Issues Reveals Israeli, AJCSurveys New Groundbreaking KEVER AVOT WE REMEMBER... provides thevenuefor gathering. Memorial onWhalleyAvenue no cemeterytovisit,theHolocaust recite kaddish.Sincesurvivorshave survivor familiestocometogether Rosh HashanahandYom Kippurfor “Kever Avot” theSunday between New Havenoffersaspecialprogram Historically, theJewishcommunityof [email protected] Jeanette Yurman at For moreinformation,contact New Haven,CT06511 491 WhalleyAvenue The NewHavenHolocaustMemorial September 16,2018|2-3p.m. - - - On the question offamily,On thequestion the breakdown by religious affiliationisprofound. their family. And of 22% Israelis and 31% of American Jews of consider the other as not part cousins. 10% of U.S.Jews otherasfirst ofIsraeliand15% consider each 28% ofIsraeliand12% U.S. Jews view oneanother assiblings. 40% ofIsraeli and 39%ofAmerican Jews view otheras extended each family. of “family.” American andIsraeliJews were asked how they view oneanother inthecontext American Jews and40%ofIsraeliJews. weaker. Theview thattheties willbethesameastoday isheldby 60% of in five15% ofU.S.Jews while and19%ofIsraelisthinktheyyears, willbe nity, 20%ofAmericanJews and30%Israelisthinkthetieswillbe stronger On thebasicrelationshipbetween Diasporacommu Israelandthelargest Israelis say itisnot vital. for thelong-term futureoftheJewish people,while17% ofUS.Jews and6%of 79% ofU.S. Jews and87% ofIsraelisagreethatathrivingState ofIsraelisvital of AmericanJews disagree. for thelong-term futureoftheJewish ofIsraelisand17% people,while15% 78% ofIsraelisand69%U.S.Jews agreethatathrivingDiasporaisvital people. of theU.S. Jewish communityandtheState ofIsraelfor thefutureofJewish American andIsraeliJews holdrathersimilarviews regarding theimportance JEWISHRELATIONSISRAELI-AMERICAN Israelis say Israel shouldnotbewillingto dismantle any ofthesettlements. ing to dismantlesomeofthesettlements,and35%U.S.Jews %of and54 %ofU.S.Jews and35%ofIsraelissaysettlements, 44 Israelshouldbewill- Jews and4%ofIsraelissay thatIsraelshouldbewillingto dismantleallthe the context ofapeaceagreementwiththePalestinians. %ofAmerican 15 Israelis andAmericanJews on whatto dowithsettlementsin alsodiffer and 48%oppose. 51Bank, %ofU.S. Jews favor %tofIsraelisfavor and30%oppose,while44 tion through theestablishmentofademilitarized Palestinian state intheWest Asked ifinthecurrentsituationrespondentsfavor oropposeatwo-state solu %improve.same, 22%decline,and18 improve. AmongU.S.Jews, 56%ofU.S.Jews say the willstay thechances next five years, 37 %say13 %say theystay they thesame,and will will willdeclineover 42%ofIsraelisthinkthechances a Palestinian state, the Looking aheadto prospectsfor peacefulcoexistence between Israeland majority ofU.S. Jews, 53%,say itisappropriate and43%say itisnot. and peacenegotiations withthePalestinians, and25%say itisappropriate. A Jews to attempt to influenceIsraelipolicyonsuchissuesasnationalsecurity More thantwo-thirds ofIsraeliJews, 68%,say itisnot appropriate for American PEACE PROCESS thedecision,while7%ofIsraelisand47port %ofU.S.Jews opposeit. embassy there,85%ofIsraeliJews, comparedwith46%ofU.S.Jews, sup- andmoveOn theU.S.decisionto recognizeJerusalemasIsrael’scapital its majority, 57 %,ofU.S. Jews disapprove, whileonly10 %ofIsraelis do. president ishandlingU.S.-Israel relations,only34%ofAmericanJews do.A approach to Israelisprofound. 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 SHALOM NEW HAVEN, 2018  5778/5779 Page 20 at Sex, Aging atHadassah Meeting at Sex, Aging Look Humorous Comedian Offers Council ofthe Jewish Federation ofGreater New Haven. Network for PublicEducation, isaproject oftheJewish CommunityRelations Schools, andthe2007 Superintendent’s Award, granted by theNew Haven JCL, aproud recipientofa2015 TAPS award from theNew Haven Public whaven.org or(203)387-2424 information. x308for further better way to useanhour?ContactBrendaBrenneratbbrenner@jewishne - custom-built volunteer to helpourcommunity. opportunity Can you think ofa benefit from the attention ofacaringadult.JCLinvites you to enjoy aunique, the pleasuresofreadingandconversation, oneto onewithachildwhocan experiences, recruits,trainsandplaces volunteer to share readingpartners gram with165 volunteers ofdifferent faiths, educational backgrounds and The Jewish Coalitionfor Literacy, anondenominational/nonsectarianpro- ing adultcanimpact thelife ofachild. andexplain how reading,learningandconversationpartners withanurtur ofEducation,willexpress hergratitudetoDepartment volunteer reading tively engagestudents.JoanneWhite, educationconsultantfor thestate At theevent, willsharehelpfultipsfor reading experts volunteers to effec ity Road inWoodbridge. Allarewelcome. Noprevious experience isneeded. schoolsonWednesday,elementary Oct.3,at9:30a.m.theJCC, 360Am the pleasuresofreading,conversation andlearning with achildinourlocal for Literacy (JCL)Information andOrientationSessionto learnhow to share express theiropinion,practicingorallanguage.Attend theJewish Coalition child by enjoying stories andconversation, to givingthechildopportunity Do you have justonehouraweek to spare?You couldtransform thelife ofa [email protected]. sonal growth, education,andadvocacy. For information, membership contact Jerusalem. Hadassahempowers for through itsmembers per opportunities medicalcareandresearch attheHadassahMedicalOrganizationin ports Hadassah isaphilanthropic andeducationalvolunteer organizationthatsup Haven. RSVP [email protected] at Beth El-Keser Israel,85HarrisonSt.,New Deputy Director, ConnecticutLegalServices, ful to befree”willpresented by JoshuaPerry, On Tuesday, Oct.16, at7:30 p.m.,“Itisbeauti- tend. PleaseRSVP to [email protected]. significant andfriendsareinvitedothers to at on Sex and Aging.” of Hadassahwillspeakon “A Humorous Look laughter consultant, author andLife Member Orange. Center Cafeteria, 525OrangeCenter Road, at 7:30 p.m.attheHighPlainsCommunity of Hadassahwillmeet onTuesday, Sept.4, The Wepawaug-CT Valley-West Rock Chapter Can ChangeaLife One HourofReading Joyce Saltman,noted comedian, Members, husbands, Members, - Jewish Coalition for Literacy - - - - - your meetings,programs Corporate Retreats Corporate Special events Showers Showers Choose theJCC for Birthday Parties Parties Birthday Celebrations Celebrations & events Concerts & Movies Concerts Business Meetings orinourMakerSpace • Center Fitness • Customized workouts inour • forBirthday parties allages! • Bridal showers inourSpa celebrations Bar/Bat galasandother Mitzvahs, • • Easy access to majorhighways Plenty offree parking • Pool andgymrentals • co-working space Connectivity inTheCube,our • Kosher catering • Outdoor terrace withbeautifulviews • Café 360andfree WiFi • videotechnologies Auditorium withnewaudioand • ofsizes Comfortable meetingrooms inavariety • — Accommodating groups from 10to 300+ — Part day, fullday ormulti-day options — Available 7days aweek OTHER POSSIBILITIES: WE OFFER: (203) 387-2424 x226 360 AmityRoad, Woodbridge Beckerman LenderBuilding, CALL Team Building onourRock ClimbingWall Conferences : DebbieBrander at Workshops HOLIDAYS HIGH observances. New Haven area to theGreater Your official guide

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Observances withcommunity breakfast to follow Sept. 19,5:45p.m.,Mincha/Neilah RabbiAlpert Sept. 19,4p.m.,Study Session with Sept. 19,9:30a.m. Sept. 18,8p.m. Yom Kippur Sept. 11,8p.m., Evening Service Sermon byRabbiHesch Sommer Sept. 11,9:30 a.m.,Service with Wallingford’s Community Lake Sept. 10,about 1p.m.,Tashlichat Service concludes Sept. 10,12-12:30 p.m., sermon Service, followed byRabbiAlpert’s Sept. 10,about 11a.m.,Shofar Torah Reading Sept. 10,about 10:30a.m., Sept. 10,9:30a.m. Rosh Hashanah (203) 269-5983|bethisraelwallingford.org 22 North Orchard Street, Wallingford Beth IsraelSynagogue Haven Haven Area New New

Services Sept. 19,5-7:38p.m.,Concluding Sept. 19,3-4:15p.m.,Study Session Conversations for Youth Learners’ Service & Cosmic Kehila, Junior Congregation, including Children’s Havura, K-2 Sept. 19,9a.m. -2:15p.m.,Services, Sept. 18,6:45-8:45 p.m.,Service Yom Kippur West Haven Memorial Park,Farwell St., Sept. 16,11-11:15a.m.,Keser Israel Memorial Park,Warner St.,Hamden Sept. 16,10-10:15a.m.,Beth El Cemetery Memorial Service Kever Avot Ma’ariv Sept. 9,6.45-7:45p.m.,Mincha& Rosh Hashanah Sept. 1,9-10:30p.m. Selichot . x14, [email protected] Contact the office at(203)389-2108, reservations for most services. grams. Adults require tickets or pre-registration for children’s pro valid official ID.Children require full-time students, mayenter with military andpolice personnel, and ments are required. Active-duty come. However, advance arrange Guests andvisitors are most wel hearing loop. cessible andequipped withaT-coil The sanctuary ishandicapped ac (203) 389-2108,x14|BEKI.org 85 HarrisonStreet, New Haven El-Keser Israel (BEKI) Congregation Beth Ma’ariv Sept. 11,5:45-6:10p.m.,Mincha& Cosmic Conversations for Youth Sept. 10, 8.30 a.m. -1:20 p.m., Sept. 10,8.30a.m.-1:20p.m., Congregation, Learners’ Service & Havura, K-2Kehila, Junior Services, including Children’s Sept. 11,8:30a.m.–1:15p.m., Ma’ariv Sept. 10,6:45-7:30p.m.,Mincha& Covered Bridge, West River Edgewood Bridge, Whitney Museum Sept. 10,5:45-6p.m.,Tashlich, Cosmic Conversations for Youth Congregation, Learners’ Service & Havura, K-2Kehila, Junior Services, including Children’s

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Program Sept. 25,9:30a.m.,8p.m., Service & Sept. 24,9:30a.m.,6p.m. Sept. 23,6p.m. Sukkot Shofar Sept. 19,7:44p.m.,Sounding of the Sept. 19,6:30 p.m.,Neilah Sept. 19,5:15 p.m.,Mincha Programs Sept. 19,10:30 a.m.,Children’s Sept. 19,9a.m. Sept. 18,6:30 p.m. Yom Kippur Young Sept. 17,7p.m., inMemory of the Banim Hazkarat Jacob at11a.m.ifrain Wintergreen Ave.,New Haven, or B’nai Jacob Memorial Park, Sept. 16,10:30a.m.,Service atB’nai Service Cemetery Sept. 11,6p.m.,Mincha/Ma’ariv Sept. 11,8:30a.m. Sept. 10,6p.m.,Mincha/Ma’ariv Sept. 10,5:30p.m.,Tashlich Programs Sept. 10,10:30a.m.,Children’s Sept. 10,8:30a.m. Sept. 9,6p.m.,Service Sept. 9,5p.m.,Young FamilyService Rosh Hashanah Sept. 1,9-10:30p.m. Selichot (203) 389-2111|bnaijacob.org 75 RimmondRoad, Woodbridge Congregation B’nai Jacob Dinner Potluck Sukkah Sept. 28,6:30p.m.,Hanginthe Sukkot Break-the-Fast withYizkor & Neilah followed by Sept. 19,3:30p.m.,Afternoon Service Sept. 19,2p.m.,Children’s Service Sept. 19,9:30a.m.,Morning Service Sept. 18,7:30p.m.,Kol Nidre Yom Kippur Moodus Sept. 16,2:30p.m.,Rodfe Zedek, Sept. 16,11a.m.,Fountain Hill Service Cemetery Sept. 11,9:30a.m.,Service Sept. 10,2:30p.m.,Children’s Service Sept. 10,9:30a.m.,Morning Service Sept. 9,7:30p.m. Rosh Hashanah (806) 526-8920|cbsrz.org 55 EastKingsHighway,Chester Rodfe Zedek Congregation Beth Shalom

Sounding, then Youth Service Sept. 11,about 10:45a.m.,Shofar Sept. 11,9:30a.m.,Torah Service ticket needed Sept. 11,8:30a.m.,ShaharitService, Sept. 10,6:15p.m.,Minchah/Ma’ariv Tashlichfollows atWright’sPond Sept. 10,1p.m., service ends, Rabbi’sSermon followed byMusaf Sept. 10,about 11:15a.m., Shofarsounding, then Youth Service Sept. 10,about 10:45a.m., Children’s Gathering. Sept. 10,about 10:15a.m., Sept. 10,9:30 a.m.,Torah Service ticket needed Sept. 10,8:30 a.m.,ShaharitService, Service, open to all Sept. 9, 7 p.m., Holiday Evening Sept. 9,7p.m.,HolidayEvening Rosh Hashanah Please callto inquire about tickets. (203) 799-2341|orshalomct.org 205 OldGrassyHill Road, Orange Congregation OrShalom students. consecration of new religious school bers, August & September birthdays, Sept. 30,7p.m.Aliyahsfor new mem TorahSimchat Sukkot cluding Service Con- & Memorial p.m., 4:45 19, Sept. Sept. 19,3p.m.,Afternoon Service Adult Discussion Sept. 19,2p.m.,Community Service, Sept. 19,12:30p.m.,Reflection Service Yom Kippur Rosh Hashanah tickets are required. Kippur thatare open to everyone. No first day of Rosh Hashanahand onYom community services each year onthe Congregation MishkanIsrael holds (203) 288-3877|cmihamden.org 785 Ridge Road, Hamden Israel Congregation Mishkan Oct. 2,9:30a.m. Oct. 1,6p.m.,FamilyService TorahSimchat Oct. 1,11a.m.,Yizkor Oct. 1,9:30a.m. Sept. 30,6p.m. Shemini Atzeret Sept. 23, 9:30 a.m., Tot Sukkot Sept. 23,9:30a.m.,Tot Sukkot Sept. 24, 11 a.m. Sept. 24,11a.m. Sept. 23,6p.m. pre-school-aged children Program for families with Sept. 10,2p.m.,Community Service

Sept. 11, 6:15 p.m., Minchah/Ma’ariv Sept. 11,6:15p.m.,Minchah/Ma’ariv Sept. 11,1p.m.,Service ends Rabbi’sSermon followed byMusaf Sept. 25,9:30a.m. Sept. 24,9:30a.m. Sukkot Break-fast following services Sept. 19,7:35p.m.,fastends, Sept. 19,6:30p.m.,Neilah Sept. 19,5:30 p.m.,Mincha Sept. 19,11:30 a.m.,Yizkor Sept. 19,9a.m. Sept. 18,6:30 p.m.,Kol Nidre Yom Kippur Sept. 11,11:15 a.m.,Shofar Sept. 11,9a.m. Sept. 10,11:15 a.m.,Shofar Sept. 10,9a.m., Morning Service Sept. 9,7:15p.m., Annual Dinner Sept. 9,6:45p.m.,Mincha/Ma’ariv Rosh Hashanah (203)776-1468/orchardstreetshul.org 232 OrchardSt.,New Haven Orchard StreetShul Oct. 2,9:30a.m.,Service Oct. 1,7p.m.,Service Simchat Torah Yizkor Oct. 1,about 11a.m.,Service with Oct. 1,9:30a.m. Sept. 30,7p.m.,Service inSukkah Shemini Atzeret Sept. 29,9:30a.m.,Service Birthday,Oneg tofollow Sept. 28,7p.m.,Rabbi’s70th Sept. 27,7:30a.m.,Morning Minyan Sept. 25,9:30a.m.,Service Service inthe Sukkah (bringacoat) Sept. 24,9:30a.m.& 7p.m., Sukkah (bringacoat) Sept. 23,7p.m.,Service inthe Sukkot byNeilah & Break-Fast Sept. 19,5:15p.m.,Minchahfollowed Community Yizkor, open to all Sept. 19,4p.m., Sept. 19,1:15p.m.,Break Sermon followed byYizkor & Musaf Sept. 19,about 11:15a.m.,Rabbi’s Youth Services Sept. 19,about 10:45a.m., storyof Jonah Children meet for retelling of the Sept. 19,about 9:45a.m., Sept. 19,9:30a.m.,Torah Service ticket needed Sept. 19,8:30a.m.,Shaharit, “Operation Isaiah,”open to all Sept. 18,6:15p.m.,Kol Nidre – Yom Kippur Sept. 11,about 11:15a.m.,

Sushi & Shots & Hakafot Oct. 2,9:30a.m.,Morning Minyan Hakafot Oct. 1,7p.m.,Ma’ariv, Dinner & Simchat Torah Oct. 1,11a.m.,Yizkor Oct. 1,9:30a.m. Shemini Atzeret Sept. 19,4:15p.m.,Mincha to follow -“The Book of Jonah” YKStudy Session withBennett Graff Sept. 19,10a.m.,Morning Service, Service* Sept. 19,9:45a.m.,Children’s Sept. 18,8p.m. Yom Kippur Kiddush after Sept. 11,10a.m., Service with dishafter, followed byTashlich Sept. 10,10a.m., Service, withKid- Service* Sept. 10,9:45 a.m.,Children’s service Sept. 9,8p.m., withOneg after the Rosh Hashanah (required for security purposes). details andto acquire guest tickets Please contactthe TEoffice atfor attend our services and celebrations. en Jewish community are welcome to All members of the Greater New Hav (203) 397-3000|templeemanuel-gnh.org 150 Derby Avenue, Orange, Greater NewHaven Temple Emanuel of Sept. 30,6p.m. Simchat Torah Sept. 26,6p.m. Sukkot after Neilah. withcommunity break-fast Sept. 19,3:30p.m.,Yizkor/Neilah, Sept. 19,10a.m.,Ticket required. Sept. 18,8p.m.,Ticket required. Yom Kippur Sept. 14,7:15p.m. Shabbat Shuvah Sept. 11,10a.m. Sept. 10,10a.m.,Ticket required. Sept. 9,8p.m. Rosh Hashanah Sept. 1,7p.m. Selichot (203)245-7028 |tbtshoreline.org 196 Durham Road, Madison Temple Beth Tikvah Oct. 5,6p.m.

High HolidayRecipes follow Havdalah Service, Break Fastto Service, Neilah/Concluding Service, Sept. 19,5:45p.m.,Yizkor/Memorial Top withcashews andgreenonions. honey, andginger. Addthesaucetowokand cookovermediumheatuntil thickened. 2. Inasmallbowl,dissolvethe cornstarchintotheorangejuice.Mixsoysauce, utes. Addremainingoilthenadd chickenandstirfryfor5minutes. 1. Heat1teaspoonoilinwokover highheat,addcarrotandcelerystirfryfor3min 1/4 cupmincedgreenonions 1/4 cupcashews 1 teaspoonmincedfreshginger 1 tablespoonhoney 3 tablespoonslightsoysauce 3/4 cuporangejuice 1 tablespooncornstarch cutintopieces 1-1/2 poundsskinlesschickenbreast 2 carrotspeeledandsliceddiagonally 2 stalksofcelery 2 teaspoonspeanutoil StirNut Fry Chicken Honey Sept. 19,8:30a.m. Sept. 18,6:30p.m. Yom Kippur Sept. 11,8:30a.m. Sept. 10,8:30a.m. Sept. 9,8p.m. Rosh Hashanah (203) 235-2581|meridentemple.org 127 EastMainStreet, Meriden Temple B’nai Abraham Neilah, no ticket required. Sept. 19,4:30p.m.,Mincha/Yizkor/ Sept. 19,9a.m. Sept. 18,6:30p.m. Yom Kippur Sept. 11,9a.m. required Sept. 10,9a.m.,6:45p.m.,No ticket Sept. 9,8:15p.m.,No ticket required Rosh Hashanah (203) 288.7748|tbshamden.com 1809 Whitney Avenue, Hamden Temple Beth Sholom adult. Reservations are necessary. come to attend ifaccompanied byan pre-K-5. Younger children are wel are intended for children ingrades *Children’s HighHoly DayServices Sept. 30,6p.m.,Consecration Service Simchat Torah Sept. 23,6:30p.m. Sukkot

information. information. Fred Hyman. Contact the office for Westville Synagogue led byRabbi Kippur andallthe fallchagim at Celebrate Rosh Hashanah, Yom (203) 389-9513|westvilleshul.org 74 Prospect St.,New Haven Westville Synagogue Oct. 2,9:30a.m. Simchat Torah Yizkor Oct. 1,9:30a.m.,Service including Shemini Atzeret Sept. 29,10a.m.,ShabbatService Sept. 28,7p.m. Sept. 25,9:30a.m. Sept. 24,9:30a.m. Sept. 23,7p.m. Sukkot Sept. 19,7:15p.m.,Breakfast Sept. 19,5p.m.,Neliah Yizkor Sept. 19,9:30a.m.,Service including Sept. 18,6:30p.m. Yom Kippur Sept. 11,9:30a.m. Sept. 10,9:30a.m. Sept. 9,7p.m. Rosh Hashanah (203)772-1816/towerone.org 18 Tower Lane, New Haven The TowersSynagogue Sept. 19,7:34p.m.,Shofar Sounds Sept. 19,6:10p.m.,Neilah Services Sept. 19,5p.m.,MinchaServices Recipe courtesy ofTheTowers

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Soldiers WriteHighHolidaysLettersHomeDuringWar how duringWorld four soldiers War routines.For IIcelebrated theHighHolidays moreinformation, goto amid military heinzhistorycenter.org. The RauhJewish many Archives contains written collectionsofletters by atwar soldiers andtheirfamilies waiting show home.Theseletters back Hazzan atShule?” Lena, willyou get me ajobas took about onehour.service read some English. Mynifty read Hebrew,of course then Rose, but Idid agood job. I (inside). I’mnot like Rabbi on the front steps service studying, Iheld my own I finished nite work and ber 27, 1944. “Lastnite, after grandmother onYom Kippur, Septem- Goodman Rose. He wrote to hisparents andhis Shalom Congregation during the tenure of Rabbi As achildinSquirrel Hill, Lazarhadattended Beth Training Center inGreat Lakes, Illinois. in September, he was stationed atthe U.S. Naval Navy inJune 1944. 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 SHALOM NEW HAVEN, 2018  5778/5779 Page 40 Oren’s Genealogy Hunt Associate, at(203)387-32424 x228,[email protected] or go to jccnh.org. For tickets to theJCC’sJewish Author Series,contact GraceKoo, JCCProgram tific articles. “How to Beat Jet Lag:APracticalGuide for AirTravelers,” aswell asnumerous scien Poland. Oren wrote ofJews “Joining The Club: AHistory andYale,” and co-authored University, The NationalInstitute of Mental Health, andthe University of Rzeszów, Oren, M.D.hasworkedA. for 30years asapsychiatrist and faculty member atYale of Christians andJews withthe darkest and the brightest sides ofhumanity. joke. Rather, “The Wedding Photo” becomes adramatic and meaningful encounter When abishop, aminister, andarabbimeet inacemetery, itisnot the set-up for a gative accounts transforms genealogy into aworld of exciting historical adventures. [email protected] or go to orshalomct.org. For more information on theyear’s program, call(203)799.2341, email: of human goodness.” he admitted. “Itgives“It’s uplifting,” people hope. We are celebrating the mystery believes itshould also celebrate these amazingactsof heroism and selflessness. While Kristallnachtistraditionally asad time of reflection for many, Wainhaus sonal thingfor me,” he admitted. “It’shard to find these people, but Imust do it.” for unknown or little-known heroes to honor for each commemoration. “It’saper So every year, for the past12years, Wainhaus spendsclose to ayear searching lieves thatthere are many other unsung heroes whoshould be honored. Holocaust, may be the most well known for hisheroic deeds, but Wainhaus be Oskar Schindler, the businessman who saved more than1,200 lives during the sands of Jews. He died later thatyear. sented DuBois withitsHumanitarian Award for hisrole saving the lives of thou and lectured on the Holocaust. In1983, the American Jewish Committee pre Program Kristallnacht

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- - - - - MO: younger Jews each week? three. How reach the does Unorthodox culture, andreligion but not always all Jews are connected withJewish politics, specific meaning, and young American EB: Jewish audience. a humanity instead of apredominantly scious way, we look atthe audience as curious listeners. Ithinkinanuncon- sion, but alot ofthem are just really of the family or are interested inconver intermarried or have Jewish members Some have obvious reasons –they are sands, they would tune into the show. reason to suspect, andwe hadthou a lot isgentiles. Idon’t thinkwe hadany some ofthe audience whowe speak to we thinkour listeners are. Iwould say changed our content because of who demographic and we never particular MO: We never set out to aimfor a changed ifit’schanged atall? the podcast was born and how hasit EB: Who was your demographic when engaged. ers have non-Jews help us keep our listen- to guests, so Ithought itwas important Oppenheimer Being Jewish doesn’t have one First of all,it’snotFirst just young Jews - - Continued frompage7 newvoices.org. for Jewish college students. Visit magazine written & published by and New Voices is think of themselves asJewish. the day, we should want more people to and Israel and Zionism. At theend of It’strue withintermarriage observance. dividing people. It’strue inregard to nity hasto get pastitsobsession with MO: they aren’t addressed? away younger generations of Jews if the Jewish community thatcould drive EB: Judaism on allspectrums andlove. by three Jews who want to talkabout vant Jews. We are doing ashow created tice-oriented Jews or ashow for obser Jews or Zionists or ashow for social-jus aren’t doing ashow for Conservative affiliation. sentedWe inaparticular Jews thatwe ourselves aren’t repre think thatithelps us reach unaffiliated younger Jews haven’t lived aslong.I between old andyoung except thatthe necessarily thinkthere’s auniqueness Old Jews don’t want to goeither. Idon’t who don’t want to attend synagogue. What do you think are issues within What do you thinkare issues within Well, Ithinkthe Jewish commu America’s only national America’s onlynational - - - - Celebrates 50thAnniversary Celebrates Cheshire’s Temple BethDavid Oct. 19 at7:30 p.m. as Cantorial Soloiston bat evening services - willenhanceShab Cabaret-Singing Rabbi Deborah Zecher–the lies, isplanned.Rabbi fami- berg andErwich sponsored by theRut Shabbat experience, Artist-in-Residence tion, aspecial,musical ofthecelebra As part its 50thanniversary. Cheshire, iscelebrating pect, Wallingford, and Southington, Pros from Hamden, Meriden, County withmembers New HavenNorthern Reform Jewish life in of the beatingheart Temple Beth David, Rabbi MicahEllenson, Under of theleadership SundayOctober21: Schedule: Saturday October20: Friday October19:

Rabbi Deborah Zecher for Musical Artist-in-Residence Weekend Musical Artist-in-Residence for Sponsored bythe RutbergSponsored andErwichfamilies Temple CT 06410 •(203)272-0037 •tbdcheshire.org BethDavid Cheshire, • 3 Main Street, - - - - Temple BethDavid Welcomes Museum ofNaturalHis at theYale Peabody dancing, andtreats gala featuring music, nates onDec.1, ata The celebrationculmi throughout theyear. events areplanned Other 50thanniversary and theirfamilies. gious schoolstudents Bible” program for reli her“Broadwayperform 21, RabbiZecherwill tickets. OnSunday Oct. the temple office for ret program. Contact ‘Jewish Caroling’ Caba- her Zecher willperform at 7:15 p.m.),Rabbi (following Havdalah On Saturday, Oct.20 anniversary foranniversary more org/about-us/tbd-50th- tory. Visittbdcheshire. Pre-Schoolers toAdultsWelcome “Jewish Caroling” Program her RabbiDeborahZecher performs 7:15 - Havdalah and Musical Program appetizers Mediterranean Tickets: $18 per person RSVP to inaSong”RabbiZecher, GuestCantor “Sermon 7:00-ShabbatService 10:00 a.m. - Children’s Musical Event 6:30 -Welcome forRabbiZecher, reception atTempleCabaret Program BethDavid Rabbi Zecher willjoinTBD’s RabbiMicah [email protected] by - - - Social Action projects. its Mitzvah Garden and Community Grantfor FoundationWalmart a recentrecipientof Temple Beth David is in theNortheast. with largersynagogues to Jewish camp onpar centage ofitschildren for sendingahighper temple was recognized He noted thatthe youth programs. school andvibrant ticular, theirreligious the future,andinpar lenson isexcited about and growing. RabbiEl 200 families strong David isapproximately 51st year, Temple Beth As they enter their information. Paid for by agrantfrom theJewish Federation ofGreater New Haven - - - October 15

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 SHALOM NEW HAVEN, 2018  5778/5779 Page 42 Michael Farbman willleadaKabbalat Shabbat andsalads willbeheldat5p.m.Rabbi gie burgers A kosher barbecuewithhot veg dogs,hamburgers, - p.m. onFriday, Sept.7. Emanuel ofGreater New Haven beginningat4:30 Come welcome atTemple ShabbatundertheStars Enjoy Temple withKosher BBQ Emanuel’sShabbat UndertheStars Be Head,NotTailinSociety Fish HeadSymbolizesHopingto New AmericanAcculturation Coordinator by Yelena Gerovich x321, [email protected]. programs, ofspecific sponsorships contactYelena Gerovich at(203)387-2424 For more information about the New American Acculturation Program, including society. tospeak Englishwithanaccentornot, you beahead,not a tail, in aretrying oftheJewish New asapart Yearof afish meal,celebratingthatwhether you thing ratherthandonothing.” Let’s have agreatNew Year andenjoy thehead choosingto itisbettersages taught,“When berituallyobservant, to dosome speaking communitystrengthentheirJewish identity. Asoneofourmodern The goaloftheNew AmericanAcculturation program isto helptheRussian- reconnect withtheirJewish traditions. of ourcommunitynow. They pay taxes, they helpothers inneed,andthey also jobs becauseoflanguagebarriers.Mostfamilies arecontributingmembers Many oftherefugeeswere educated, butsometimes hadto lesser-paying find munity, ofpeoplewhocame to Americawithnothing andbecamesuccessful. The gatheringattheJewish CommunityCenter was acelebrationofthecom traditions. tions ofJudaism,butalsoto celebrate theirfreedom,Americanholidays and they were ableto finally celebrate not onlyJewish holidays andlearnthetradi families escapedandlandedintheNew Haven areaasrefugees, shortwave radio,dreamingaboutleaving for theU.S. Jewish After ries ofsecretly listening to Voice ofAmericabroadcasts ona initially not allowed to leave theSoviet Union. Many have memo Many ofthemwere calledrefuseniks,referring to thosewhowere and whatfreedomindependencemeanwas limited. very fromitism andpersecution thestate. Theirexposure to Judaism Union hadto hidethefact they were Jewish becauseofanti-Sem travel allaround theworld. Jewish families intheformer Soviet toand Americancompetitions, andshenow hasanopportunity Their dreams came true. Dalia is the winner of many international hope ofhaving abetter life andfreedomfor futuregenerations. grandparents escapedfrom theformer Soviet Union withthe Dalia was borninConnecticut17 years ago,butherparentsand ofthiseventperformer was DaliaMedovnikov. everything from food to to education.Thekeynote transportation Federation, whichhelpedresettle refugees,assistingthemwith success oftheirfamilies. Specialthankswere given to theJewish ty Center to celebrate theirfreedom,IndependenceDay andthe On July10, almost120peoplegatheredattheJewish Communi- head, not atail,insociety. oftheirJewish New Yearpart meal.Itexpresses thehopeto bea For centuries,Jewish asa communitiesusedtheheadofafish a $10 maximumper family atthedoor. site (templeemanuel-gnh.org), with or$5perperson This event isFREE ifyou pre-register ontheTEweb - traditional Onegwillfollow inthesocial hall. are asked to chairorblanket. bringacomfortable A at6p.m.onthepatio.Participants starting service - - Dalia Medovnikov - - -

[email protected] образовательных программ Елене Герович потел. 203-387-2424доб.321 С вопросами ипредложениями обращайтесь ккоординатору культурно- встречаться по хорошимповодам! Звоните, приходите! вы стараетесь стоять во главе, ане вхвосте. СНовым годом ! Это так приятно - рыбы настоле, понимая,что говорите ливыпо-английски с акцентом илинет, лучше делать хоть что-то, чем не делать ничего». Давайте насладимсяголовой современных мудрецов: «Когдавыбираешь соблюдатьлитрадициииудаизма- сообществу укрепить своюеврейскую идентичность. Какучилодин из наших Одна из задач программы New American Acculturation -помочь русскоязычному еврейские традиции. членами нашего общества. Ониплатятналоги, помогают другим,соблюдают Большинство семей внастоящее время сталиуспешными иполноправными идти работать намало оплачиваемые рабочие места из-за языкового барьера. Многие из беженцев получиливысшее образование, но часто имприходилось традиции. себя свободными, праздновать американские праздники и узнать американские только еврейские праздники, соблюдать традиции иудаизма,но ипочувствовать в обществе. новогодней трапезы. Голова рыбывыражает надежду быть главой,ане хвостом, На протяжении веков голову рыбыставили настол какчасть еврейской столе Головапраздничномна рыбы Хейвен в качестве беженцев, они наконец смогли праздновать не Хейвен вкачестве беженцев, они наконец смогли праздновать не После того, какеврейские семьи поселились врайоне Нью- радиопередач «Голос Америки» имечте уехать вСША. воспоминания о тайномпрослушивании заглушаемых властями не разрешалось покидать Советский Союз, многие хранят и независимости былиочень ограничены. «Отказникам» еврейские праздники.Связь сиудаизмом, чувство свободы скрывать тот факт, что они хотят сохранять традиции, праздновать еврейские семьи вбывшем Советском Союзе должны были Из-за антисемитизма игонений со стороны государства, конкурсов, унее есть возможность путешествовать по всему миру. является победителем многих международных иамериканских жизнь исвободу длябудущих поколений. Ихмечты сбылись.Даля уехали избывшего Советского Союза снадеждой налучшую Коннектикуте 17лет назад, но ее родители, бабушкиидедушки этого празднования былаДаляМедовникова. Даляродилась в транспортировки, от мебели до образования. Главнойзвездой федерации, которая помогла беженцам во всем: от еды до С особой благодарностью они вспоминают помощь Еврейской эмигранты собираютсявместе, веселятся иотмечaют праздники. программам дляэмигрантов из бывшего Советского Союза отметить День независимости. Благодаря образовательным 10 июлявЕврейском центре собралось почти 120человек, чтобы manuel-gnh.org. office at(203) 397-3000 or email:office@templee For moreinformation, goto their website, callthe 34) inOrange. Temple Emanuelislocated at150 Derby Ave. (Route Welcome toAmerica

- for everyone.” make our building and practices better at extremes in some aspect impel us to configuration, andmuch more; those or Hebrew, hearing, sight,washroom attention span,reading abilityinEnglish ditions, having to do withdiet, seating, majority of us have ‘hidden’ special con accommodating everyone’s needs. The become better atbeing acommunity are ‘apparently’ different, we have to accommodate“In trying people who tures,” RabbiJon-Jay Tilsen explained. background, abilities,or other fea applies across the board, regardless of closer to Torah, God andcommunity sive. “Our responsibility to bring Jews their community welcoming andinclu takeBEKI members pride inmaking a standingovation. weeping, andthe crowd gave Goldberg his stories, much of the audience was ated thatkindness. When he finished Bromell to know how much he appreci- helped himfixit.Goldberg wanted nah andYom Kippur, Bromell always wearing atie forservices Rosh Hasha Bromell. One was thatwhen he came to several stories he wanted to tell about looked Goldberg, though, had nervous. he too hadsomething to say. People walked up to the microphone and said BEKI member named Sandy Goldberg was about to a be served, dessert for custodian Clarence Bromell, and delivered atthe retirement luncheon Last year, the speeches hadbeen after Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel by Bashevkin Rachel BEKI ContinuesLongTradition ofInclusivity - - - - learning to live independently. Upon pants spend two years atChapel Haven Chapel Haven) program. REACH partici the REACH (Residential Education at and autism whohave graduated from with milddevelopmental disabilities asdo many youngapartments, adults of these congregants live innearby weekly Kiddush lunch teams. Some lead Englishreadings andassistthe andlectures. Proudly,concerts they aswellregularly attend as services consider BEKItheir Jewish home. Some Years later, still Kulanu participants of the Jewish community. ship Place andChapel Haven feel part adults who were affiliated with Fellow Lauren Kempton, PhD,helped Jewish which was directed by BEKImember withinthe congregation, Kulanu,donors tion of Greater New Haven but mostly funds from the Jewishstart-up Founda developmental challenges. Thanksto holiday programs for Jewish adults with the Kulanu program, whichprovided Twenty years ago,BEKIlaunched Sandy Goldberg - - -

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