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Jewish Federation Upcoming Events...... 5 Summer Fun at Camp Shalom...... 12-13 Business, Professional & Service Directory...... 20 Congregation News...... 8-9 Jewish Education...... 14-15 Camp Corner...... 20-21 Simchas & Condolences...... 10 Jewish Social Services...... 16-18 & The World...... 22-23 Camp Shalom Rooted in Tradition as Dane County’s Largest Day Camp By Pamela Cotant Reprinted with permission from $115,000 in scholarships, she said. summer. er and her embrace of the camp’s phi- the Wisconsin State Journal The camp is sponsored by the Jewish Jacques Frank-Loron, a 2017 gradu- losophy, Hannah Ehrlich, a 2017 West Federation of Madison and located at the ate of Verona High School, said as an el- High School graduate, reflects Camp VERONA — The oldest day camp in Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Jewish ementary student he would pretend to be Shalom’s mission. Dane County, Camp Shalom is rooted Community Campus in Verona. a counselor as he walked around camp She has fond memories of the con- in long-standing traditions and practices The camp embraces its religious af- with a clipboard. After the fun he had at nections she made coming to camp ev- that have led to its institutional status. filiation by observing the Jewish ritual camp he saw becoming a counselor as ery summer and now tries to help make It starts with the name of the camp, a of Shabbat every Friday. Some of the the next step. happy memories for new campers. Hebrew word for peace. challah bread is made by campers who Morris Kodesh, who will be a “Working through (campers’ individual “This is really the epitome of what also take turns helping prepare for the fourth-grader at Lincoln Elementary, issues) and helping them have a better peace is,” said Ellen Weismer, Camp candle lighting. At other times the camp- said he gets attached to the counselors, day is really rewarding,” said Ehrlich, Shalom director, about the camp started ers learn about the Jewish religion and so it’s tough when they leave. But he al- who was wearing a Camp Shalom 60th in 1954. “The whole idea of camp is to culture. Activities and places at the camp ways meets new ones he likes. anniversary T-shirt from her first year as make it a fun and safe place for every- are identified with Hebrew words. With her start as a kindergarten camp- a counselor. “It’s up to us to make it fun one.” Campers also take part in a variety of for them.” She said the summer camp for kin- traditional camp activities and special dergarten through ninth-graders attracts events, and swim every day in the pool youth of different races, backgrounds on the camp’s grounds. and religions from areas across Dane Norah Feinberg, who will be a County. It accommodates children with fourth-grader at Sauk Trail Elementa- disabilities and awards scholarships ry in Middleton, said she likes going with the goal of never having to turn to Camp Shalom because she is Jewish away anyone due to finances. This year and likes observing Shabbat. Weismer saw the greatest scholarship need, but said that also is a favorite time for many fundraising allowed the camp to award campers because it provides a way to connect. Another Camp Shalom hallmark is at- tracting campers year after year and then turning them into counselors. Camp Shalom is for campers go- ing into grades K-5 and Camp Shalom Noar-Bogrim is for campers going into grades 6-9. The two together serve more than 1,000 youth throughout the sum- mer, making it the largest day camp in Counselor Ethan Zarov dances the county. with Marlo Hunter, 2nd grade, After their freshman year, some for- during a surprise visit by the UW mer campers volunteer for a year in the Counselors Megan Ely, front left, and Nico Nijhawan, behind, act out Marching Band at Camp Shalom “counselor-in-training” program and as red vampires during a skit at Camp Shalom Wednesday in Madison. in Madison on Wednesday. then become paid employees the next Camp Shalom is the largest and oldest day camp in Dane County. PAID Madison, Wis. Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE Permit No. 1341

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It would not affect the eligibility for citizenship of those who convert outside Israel. Liberal American Jewish groups have noted that the bill would mark the first time the Haredi-controlled state rab- binate was given control not only over who it recognizes as Jewish, but over who the state as a whole views as eligi- ble for the right of return. Seth Farber, head of the Giyur Ka- halacha movement — which allows for conversions according to Orthodox Jewish law (halacha), but outside the bu- Then-Negev and Galilee development minister , left, Prime Minister , center, reaucracy of the chief rabbinate — said and Health Minister at the weekly cabinet meeting in the Prime Minister’s Office, , that assuming the High Court agrees to December 20, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) the delay, “this is an enormous victory Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya- of the Jewish Federations of North “I very much hope the High Court for reason over might.” hu announced on Friday afternoon that America, expressed optimism over the will acquiesce to this joint request, since Farber, whose movement performed the controversial conversion bill at the plan for a new committee, together “with it will cool tempers and open up the pos- (Continued on page19) heart of the flare-up in Israel-Diaspora all the parties that have stakes in this,” sibility and hope for an agreed-upon ar- tensions this week would be frozen for to reconsider the conversion issue. “We rangement within our people.” six months while a state-appointed com- still have a lot of work to do, and there According to a statement from Net- mittee attempts to reach an “agreed-up- are still differences,” he said, “but we’re anyahu’s office, if the High Court rejects on arrangement within our people.” On a hopeful that… we’ll be able to come to the delay and decides to rule on one of second issue of dispute, the question of a solutions so we don’t have to face this the outstanding petitions dealing with permanent space for pluralistic prayer at again.” He said he appreciated that Ne- conversion, then the government would the Western Wall, however, there was no tanyahu had “listened to our thoughts,” operate according to the coalition agree- significant progress. on the issue, and said he assumed the ments. According to an agreement reached Jewish Agency would represent Diaspo- This statement appears to be a con- by coalition leaders in a testy meeting ra Jewry in the discussions. cession to the Haredi parties in his coali- earlier Friday, the government, liberal Rabbi , head of the Isra- tion, who demanded that if the freeze is Jewish streams and private Orthodox el Reform Movement, stressed that his rejected by any party, the conversion bill conversion initiatives will together ask movement would “never accept a mo- they have advanced would be brought the High Court of Justice to delay any nopoly” over conversion, and would back to the to begin its legisla- rulings on conversion for the next six again resort to the High Court if neces- tion. Jerry Silverman, the CEO of the months while the committee does it sary. But Netanyahu’s statement limits its Jewish Federations of North work. According to Netanyahu, “the ap- commitment to what is required under America (screenshot: YouTube) “Harmony within the Jewish people is pellants [to the High Court] and the important to me,” Netanyahu said as he government of Israel agree to freeze all prepared to board a plane at Ben Gurion initiatives, the appeals on conversion Airport for the French city of Strasbourg to the High Court, the legislation in the to attend the funeral of former German government and the Knesset, and this chancellor Helmut Kohl. will have course allow me to establish a “It’s important to me as the prime min- committee that will work for six months ister of Israel, and it’s important to me to find solutions for an agreed-upon ar- personally and a son of the Jewish peo- rangement on conversion.” Help Us Go ple,” he said. The sides would approach the High Jerry Silverman, president and CEO Court on Sunday, he said. 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Partnership2Gether (P2G) egation visited Gan HaYeled and helped is a program through the Jewish Agen- the kids get ready for Shabbat. The del- cy for Israel and is designed to cultivate egation received a tour of Hillel and had people-to-people relationships, projects the opportunity to attend Shabbat ser- and professional programs between the vices at Temple Beth El, as well as have Sovev Kinneret and the Madison, Mil- Shabbat dinner there. They were also waukee, and St. Paul Jewish communi- able to schmooze with the community at ties. Young Adult American Jews have the oneg after services. The delegation the opportunity to attend Taglit/Birth- also had a behind the scenes tour of both right, where they travel to Israel for ten Camp Randall, with former Badger Matt days to learn about the Jewish homeland, Bernstein, and the Wisconsin State Cap- it’s history, and culture. The purpose of itol, with Michael Blumenfeld. the Reciprocal Birthright Program was Our final stop was Milwaukee. The to give the same opportunity to Israelis delegation did everything from a Spre- so they could experience what it is like cher Brewery tour to a visit at the Mil- to be Jewish in the Midwest. In addi- waukee JCC and Milwaukee Jewish Day tion to the six Israelis, there were three School. The delegation had the chance Jewish young adults from Madison and to visit many museums, but their favor- one Jewish young adult from Milwaukee ite was the Milwaukee Jewish Museum who joined the trip in its entirety. There and a visit with Hannah Rosenthal. They were also many locals who joined up also toured the Urban Ecology Center, for different stops along the way. The where they learned about environmen- Israelis were here from May 16, 2017 to tal initiatives and got to immerse them- May 23, 2017 and had the opportunity to selves in the outdoors. experience Chicago, Madison and Mil- There is a growing disconnect be- waukee. tween the Diaspora and Israel, especially The trip began with two nights and for the young adult demographic. P2G three days in Chicago. We had the oppor- and programs like these help bridge the tunity to visit KAM Isaiah Israel, which gap and develop a broader understanding is a in Hyde Park as well as of the issues that each population faces. visit the JCC Chicago Hyde Park. We Throughout this program we created also had the unique opportunity to go to long term connections between the two the Israeli Consulate and visit with Itay sides at a critical age, when each side is Milner, the deputy consulate general in about to shape their lives and perspec- Chicago. 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Please call (608) 256- pm at Colectivo, 2530 Monroe St. center hallway (across from the lower Rosh Hodesh Elul – 7763 or email office@bethisraelcenter. Enjoy coffee or your beverage/nosh level restrooms). Weekly services will Sounding the Shofar org with any questions. We love to talk of choice with Interim Rabbi Sami resume on September 16. For more in- Tuesday and Wednesday, August about upcoming events, education for Barth. This is an open invitation to a ta- formation, please contact Beth Copelo- 22 and 23, 7:00 am children and adults, membership and ble at local coffee bars. Talk about Life, vitch, [email protected] Celebrate the new month during more. You may also visit our website, the Meaning of Life, Beth Israel Cen- or (608) 256-7763. morning minyan at Beth Israel Center www.bethisraelcenter.org, for more in- ter, Israel…whatever is on your mind. and hear the sound of the shofar. A light formation. Here are a few upcoming cal- Advanced Text Seudah breakfast will be served after services. endar highlights: Meditation & Study Shlishit Thursdays, August 10 and 24, Saturday, August 12, Conversational Yiddish Zemirot / Songs of Shabbat 7:30 pm 4:30 pm-6:00 pm Mondays, 7:00 pm Come to Beth Israel Center for medi- Saturday, August 5, 12:30 pm All those who can read and signifi- Join Yiddish enthusiast and talented tation and study with Rabbi Sami Barth, Sing new songs and recall old ones cantly comprehend rabbinic Hebrew teacher Sylvia Grunes at Yiddish class Matt Banks, and Jon Pollack on alter- with Rabbi Sami Barth during and af- texts (unvocalized and without trans- on Mondays, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm. Sylvia nating Thursday evenings from June ter Shabbat Kiddush lunch. All are wel- lation) are invited to come study “Ka- builds a love for the Yiddish language 29 until September 7. Attendance at all come, whether or not you can sing. We’ll vanah: Meaning in Prayer and Shofar” and culture through her long-running sessions is not required. Read Ehyeh: begin singing when we’ve finished eat- over seudah shlishit (the third Shabbat classes. Come learn from a master. All A Kabbalah for Tomorrow by Rabbi ing, so the start time listed is only ap- meal) — featuring cholent! — at Beth levels welcome and encouraged to at- Arthur Green and come discuss the au- proximate. Zemirot (Shabbat songs) are Israel Center with Rabbi Sami Barth. tend. thor’s innovative approaches to making an old tradition, and we’ll add modern We will study texts from Arba’ah Turim; Kabbalah relevant for our lives. Each songs and melodies to some of the old Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah; Arukh session will begin with a guided med- Shabbat Services standards. Hashulhan. itation, followed by discussion of two Every Friday at 5:45 pm chapters of Green’s book. On August 10, Every Saturday at 9:30 am Subversive Prayer the discussion will focus on chapters 7 Maimonides on Teshuvah Looking for warm, inspiring, and Discussions and 8. (Repentance) egalitarian traditional Shabbat services? Sundays, August 6, 13, 20 and 27, Wednesdays, August 16, 23, 30, We welcome Shabbat every Friday 9:00 am Kabbalat Shabbat and 7:00 pm around 5:00 pm as people begin to gath- After Sunday morning minyan and a Approaching the Yamim Noraim er and toast the week that was. Lively, light breakfast, join Rabbi Sami Barth Potlucks in Hoyt Park song-filled services begin at 5:45 pm. Friday, August 11, 5:45 pm (Days of Awe), Rabbi Sami Barth will for “Subversive Prayer: Exploring Fac- lead an exploration of the way in which Our Shabbat morning worship begins Welcome Shabbat in the great out- ets of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kip- Maimonides presents us with a philos- with P’seukei D’zimra and continues doors with old and new friends, includ- pur.” Prayer books can appear austere ophy of sin and repentance in ten clear through Shacharit, Torah service and ing Rabbi Sami Barth. A kosher-dairy and pious, but partially hidden within chapters. Starting with primary texts in Musaf. We join together for a commu- potluck dinner follows services. All are the poems and reflections are subver- original Hebrew and with English trans- nal kiddush lunch after services every welcome. Bring friends! sive texts and challenging, even radical, lation, then engaging with modern im- week. See above for summer dates of understandings. We’ll look at texts and plications. All are welcome, no experi- children’s services for babies, pre- their context, and use multimedia to en- Children’s Services ence with rabbinic texts or knowledge of schoolers, and elementary school-age counter ways in which musical traditions Saturday, August 12, 10:30 am Hebrew required. children. Visitors are always welcome! can challenge, support and/or confuse us We offer our popular Shabbat morn- To receive schedule updates and oth- about the message of ritual. All are wel- ing children’s services, which meet ev- Songs of the Soul: Seudah come to these discussions, regardless of ery Shabbat when school is in session, er information, subscribe to our e-news- Jewish ritual or educational background, on select Shabbatot during the summer. Shlishit letter or “Like” us on Facebook. For Hebrew skill, or ability to commit to all Toddlers, preschoolers and elementa- Saturday, August 19, 7:00 pm the e-news, subscribe on our website or sessions. ry school-age children are all welcome Join Rabbi Sami Barth at his home, email [email protected] and to drop in on August 12. Younger chil- 1137 Erin St. (Arboretum Cohousing), ask to be added. dren should bring their grownups along. for seudah shlishit (the third Shabbat Save the Date for a Spectacular “Bar Mitzvah” Celebration in November Join Temple Beth El at Full Compass on the evening of November 4 to celebrate Rabbi Jonathan Biatch, Doctor of Divinity in his 13th year at Temple Beth El. This “bar mitzvah” celebration will feature live music and insider stories from acclaimed composer Jonathan Wolff, who created the music for 75 prime-time network series and is best known for the iconic sounds of Seinfeld. Look for more details coming soon! August 2017 Madison Jewish News/9 Congregation News Congregation Shaarei Shamayim

Congregation Shaarei structure each session around participant Men’s Havurah visit our website at www.shamayim.org/ Shamayim questions and interests. If you would like August 13, 10:00 am employment. to learn more or receive updates, please Shaarei Shamayim, Madison’s Jewish Gather for conversation and coffee contact the office. Reconstructionist and Renewal congre- once a month. Located at Café Zoma, Join Bet Sefer, Our gation, welcomes new and prospective 2326 Atwood Avenue. Please contact Children’s Education members, as well as visitors, to partici- Shabbat Services [email protected] for more informa- Program! pate in our services, discussions, classes, Saturdays, August 12 and 26, tion. We invite you to be part of our live- and celebrations. For more information 9:30 am ly, creative children’s education program or to learn about events, please visit our Located at the First Unitarian So- Havurah on Aging that draws on progressive Jewish learn- website at www.shamayim.org, email us ciety, 900 University Bay Drive. August 15, 2:00 pm ing approaches in an environment that is at [email protected], or call (608) Join us for the Bat Mitzvah of Pearl Creating community for people in meaningful and fun. Each student is en- 257-2944. Puleo Pincus. The service begins at 9:30 their 60s-80s. This group meets on the couraged to ask challenging questions, am followed by kiddush at 12:00 pm. On third Tuesday of the month. Please con- reflect on what Judaism means to them, Exploring Judaism: Open August 26, we’ll have a lay-led service. tact [email protected] for more in- and act with respect and kindness. We Discussion about All Your Torah study at 9:30 am, service at 10:30 formation and location. have created a vibrant community at our Jewish Questions am, kiddush at 12:30 pm. All are wel- school and go on field trips, volunteer at come. local organizations, and celebrate Shab- Wednesday, August 7 Join Shaarei Shamayim at bat and other holidays together. We teach Located at our offices - please Listen and Sing American the Outreach Pride Parade! Jewish values and texts through lessons call the office for exact location. August 20, 12:00 pm that are tailored for children’s individ- Curious about Judaism? Join Rabbi Lau- Jewish Folk Music Please call the office for the exact ual needs, and we incorporate dance, rie for a monthly gathering at 4:30 pm August 12, 5:00 pm time and location. Look for Shaarei Sha- music, story-telling, arts and crafts, and where we will discuss personal explora- Gather with friends and join Todd mayim’s banner and march with us. drama into our curriculum to reinforce tions of Judaism. This group is for peo- Miller as he plays American Jewish folk and enrich the subject matter. or further ple who want to deepen their knowledge music. We’ll share a vegetarian potluck information, please email our school’s of Jewish practice, who have questions dinner and end the evening with Havda- Looking for a Bet Sefer Assistant Director Director, Rabbi Laurie Zimmerman, at regarding Jewish identity, who are con- lah. All are welcome. Please bring a veg- [email protected] or call her at 257- Shaarei Shamayim is looking for an sidering becoming Jewish, or who are etarian dish to share. For location, please 2944. looking for an opportunity to ask ques- call the office. asst. director for our children’s education tions in a relaxed environment. We will program. For more information, please Temple Beth El

Visit us online at www.templebethel- Adamah, homemade kugel, and desserts! Madison Jews’ Next Door Shabbat experience on these evenings. madison.org. Anyone, of any age is invited to celebrate Dinner Get Together Each month will feature a different din- All events are open to the community with us in the social hall. The 6:00 pm ner you can register for in advance, or and take place at Temple Beth El, 2702 service will be the only Shabbat service Location TDB, 7:00 pm bring your own picnic dinner to enjoy Arbor Drive, Madison, unless otherwise at Temple that evening. Transportation Come meet, greet, and eat your way with us. Just ask anyone who’s come noted. provided as needed if notified no later through a tasty family style meal with before; this is one service they look for- We encourage members of the than 12:00 pm on Wednesday, August 2. fellow 20- and 30- somethings in the ward to all year! Share the fresh air and Jewish Community to join Temple 5:45 pm: Reception Jewish community. Dinner will cost $20 lake view with us as we usher in Shab- Beth El, and we welcome prospective 6:00 pm: Shabbat Service with Rabbi or less per person; please bring cash with bat. Register for Shabbat Outdoors at members to participate in programs Biatch and Cantor Sharon Brown-Levy. you. Small bills are appreciated. Hungry bit.ly/shabbatoutdoors. and activities. Contact Executive Di- —open to all, no reservation required and ready to mingle? See you there! 5:45 pm: Nosh (Pre-Shabbat oneg) rector, Terrie Goren at (608) 238- 6:30 pm: Dinner which includes chick- RSVP so we have enough seats around sponsored by the program committee 3123 or [email protected]. en or eggplant parmesan entrée from the table(s). Contact Aleeza at en- 6:00 pm: Shabbat worship Adamah, homemade kugels, sal- [email protected] with questions. 6:45 pm: Dinner Shabbat Outdoors at ad, dessert — reservations required To make dinner reservations ($8.50 Shabbat Potluck on the Temple Beth El will be Wingra Park with Dinner for seniors and youth, $12.00 for from Hong Kong Cafe Terrace closed for Labor Day on adults) visit: tbemadison.shul- Friday, August 18, 5:30 pm Monday, September 4. Friday, August 4, 5:45 pm cloud.com/event/2017seniorshabbat This summer, break out your per- Get outdoors and welcome in Contact Aleeza Hoffert at engage@tbe- fect potluck recipe! Join fellow TBE Shabbat with Temple Beth El! This Shabbat Dinner Get madison.org or (608) 238-3123 with any members on the Terrace for a com- multi-generational Shabbat experi- questions. We hope that you will join us! munity potluck meal. (No pork or Together ence will be our only Shabbat ex- shellfish, please!) Eat and schmooze Friday, September 8, 5:30 pm perience on each of these evenings. before making your way to the sanc- Join with friends for a delicious din- Register in advance for dinner from Kesher Israel Film tuary for a Shabbat evening service. ner prior to services on Friday night. Hong Kong Cafe, or bring your own pic- Night-Holy Land Hardball RSVP to Aleeza Hoffert at engage@tbe- Those interested will have plenty of time nic dinner to enjoy with us. Please bring Wednesday, August 16, 7:00 pm to each, schmooze, and arrive at Temple madison.org or (608) 238-3123 your lawn chairs or blankets to sit on (and “An infectious, feel good experience” Beth El in time for Shabbat evening ser- bug spray!) when we’re at Wingra Park. (IndieWIRE) vices at 7:30 pm. For questions, location Just ask anyone who’s come before; with It was a Boston bagel maker, Larry Temple Beth El Men’s information, and to RSVP, contact Alee- lawn games and delicious food, Shabbat Baras who wanted to create a baseball Club Retreat za at [email protected] or (608) Outdoors is a Shabbat experience like team in Israel. Others thought he was Sunday, August 20, 238-3123. no other! Share the fresh air and lake nuts. He began, continued and complet- 10:00 am–3:30 pm view with us as we usher in Shabbat. ed the project despite innumerable ob- Goodman Campus, 7762 County Apple Picking at 5:45 pm: Nosh (pre-Shabbat oneg) stacles. Eplegaarden sponsored by the program committee Look for insight into what determines Rd PD 6:00 pm: Shabbat worship an individual’s sense of commitment. Join the Men’s Club for their annual 2227 Fitchburg Rd, 6:45 pm: Dinner from Hong Kong Cafe Then, sit back, relax and smile as the retreat on August 20, at the Goodman Fitchburg, WI, 53575 Register for one all events at story unfolds! Community Campus. 11:00 am bit.ly/shabbatoutdoors today! “Take me out to the ball game, take Kick off this fall (and stockpile for me out to the crowd….” Mike Pressman, Shabbat Outdoors on the Rosh Hashanah) with this quintessen- Shabbat Honoring Our of Beth Israel fame and renowned base- Terrace with Dinner from tial autumnal activity! Bring the whole ball guru, will offer us an introduction Taste of India family and a picnic lunch for a fun apple Seniors to the film and join us in the concluding picking experience with friends. Con- Friday, August 11, 5:30 pm discussion. Friday, September 1, 5:45 pm tact Aleeza Hoffert with questions or Our warm weather tradition of Shab- The Madison Jewish community is As always, enjoy free nosh, drinks, to RSVP at [email protected] or bat outdoors is back. These multi-gener- invited to our annual Shabbat Honoring schmooze time, and talk back after the film. (608) 238-3123. Our Seniors with a delicious dinner from ational Shabbat experiences will be our 10/Madison Jewish News August 2017 Dave Weinbach teaches Pickleball! Dave Weinbach, the National Pick- sonality and the enjoyment everyone leball Champion, ran a Pickleball clinic had playing pickleball. Many people ex- for the Jewish community on June 4. pressed an interest in starting up a reg- The response was amazing; 25 people ular pickleball schedule. If this interests showed up for this first-ever event on an you, please let Tiz know so that she can extremely hot day to learn the basics of coordinate a schedule. Be warned! Once this fun sport. The 1.5-hour clinic turned you start playing this game you will be into 2 hours thanks to Dave’s fun per- hooked! [email protected] Matzah Balls Set

Spike Score! Pickleball participants enjoying a day in the sun. The Matzah Balls are now playing ber, kickball is next! So please let Tiz sand volleyball! A handful of newcom- know if you want to be on the roster for ers have joined the team, mixing with the that! [email protected] seasoned veterans, and it’s been a blast! Simchas & Condolences Our double header started off the season right with two match wins! Olbrich Park is a beautiful space in which to enjoy a Mazel Tov on the birth of Thursday evening. Please consider com- ing out and cheering us on! And remem- Julia Elizabeth Ihnchak, granddaughter of Elayne Ihnchak, niece to Tiz Goff, and cousin to Micah, Eliana, and Nathan Goff

Ellis Hirsh Youngerman Aronson, son of Becca Youngerman and Mark Aronson and grandson of Nan and Jim Youngerman

Laila Torres Karasov, daughter of Ariela Karasov and Danile Torres, and granddaughter of Corliss and Bill Karlasov, sister of Zevie, and niece to Talia Karasov and Mike Werner

Elan, grandson of Sherwood and Barbara Malamud Mazel Tov on the wedding of

Isaac and Ashley Pratzel, son and new daughter-in-law of Mike and Barb Pratzel Condolences to the families of

Jane Gould, sister of Michael Gould Sharon Schatzberg Hormby, sister of Eric Schatzberg Herbert Miller, father of Bart Miller, grandfather of Jacob and Sara

Volleyball players. Leonard Sable, husband of Joan Sable, father of Cari (Steven) DiTullio, grandfather of Alexander, Mathew, and Elizabeth

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The Matzah Balls enjoyed another Matzah Balls, the Federation’s coed season of Flag Football. New people sports team, is always looking for new joined the team, new relationships were members. Or, if cheering is more your formed, and much fun was had. While thing, please check out the calendar for we didn’t make it to the championship upcoming games to attend! Please let this year, we did enjoy the journey! Tiz know if you have ideas, questions, or comments! [email protected]

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Playing with play dough are Henry, Zusya, Oliver and Parker.

Jerri is singing songs with the Bet class as part of circle time before their farm field trip.

The Dalet class is building with clay.

Annie helps Curtis light the candles, while Ethan and Sam wait for their turns with Kiddush and uncovering the challah.

Our spring Schmooze group including Colleen and Georgia.

Scratching friends’ backs during Shabbat at camp. Sasha gets to carry the Torah to Solly and Nitzan sliding down the start the Shabbat celebration. big blue slide. August 2017 Madison Jewish News/15 Hadassah’s Walking Adventures Madison Hadassah is bringing com- First explore one of Wisconsin’s munity together and encouraging physi- beautiful hidden treasures –– a dramatic cal fitness through walking adventures gorge with waterfalls just 2 miles from Devil’s Lake. We’ll start with an easy 1/4 Pewit’s Nest and Devil’s Lake – An mile walk from the parking lot through a End of Summer Walking, Swimming, beautiful forest to a sandy beach at the and Picnicking Adventure base of the gorge and waterfalls Then August 20, 2017 walk up a short hill for the best views 10:00 am – Noon Pewit’s Nest – of the full gorge and waterfalls. Bring a 12:15 pm– 2:30 pm – Devil’s Lake swimsuit for wading and towel to enjoy sitting in this beautiful setting. Enjoy one of the last summer Sun- days this year cooling off just 46 minutes Directions: From Madison, take Hwy from Madison. 12 into Baraboo. Turn left onto Country Free. Everyone welcome. Rd. W and travel 1.5 miles. Parking at To let us know you’re coming or for Pewit’s Nest Natural Area is limited. questions, call (608) 770-6521 or email Carpooling is strongly recommended. [email protected]. Check Madison Hadassah Facebook page for 12:15 pm Devil’s Lake Picnic and Swim- updates: www.facebook.com/ Hadassah- 2 miles from Pewit’s Nest Pewit’s Nest is a beautiful hidden treasure just 2 miles from Devil’s Madison/ Meet at Devil’s Lake Canoe and kay- Lake. ak rental. Look for blue and white flag. 10:00 am Pewit’s Nest Carpooling available to enter park. Save the Date Sunday, September 17, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm The Jewish Federation of Madison Building Bridges – Celebrating Hadassah’s Contributions to expresses its appreciation to these individuals Healthcare for All - regardless of ability to pay in the US, Israel who recently made a tribute donation to honor and throughout the world. Watch for details someone or celebrate a special occasion Get Involved with Madison Hadassah - The Rachel Szold Jastrow Chapter In memory of Allen Zemmol Jane Kaufman Needed: Jim and Nan Youngerman Program planning Gary Friedman and Bonnie Denmark Friedman Volunteers at Collectors Corner Diane Seder and Bruce Rosen And much more Dan and Lynn Kaplan Call: (608) 770-6521 In memory of Al Goldstein Email: [email protected] Diane Seder and Bruce Rosen Check our Facebook Page: In memory of Harry Tobias www.facebook.com/HadassahMadison/ Steven Morrison and Goldie Kadushin Karen and Harry Roth Leslie and Larry Newman Jim and Nan Youngerman Debbie and Joel Minkoff Diane Seder and Bruce Rosen In memory of Len Sable James Stein In memory of Jules Grossberg Dan and Lynn Kaplan Steven Morrison and Goldie Kadushin In honor of Dina Wienbach Dan and Lynn Kaplan Alan R. 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Our presenters and ries presentations. It is a wonderful group topics in June and July were: of people and a great opportunity to so- Dr. Tal Elmaliach: “Jewish Youth be- cialize and learn from each other, have tween and the New Left, 1967- a sumptuous meal at the Nakoma Golf 1973: A Comparative Look” Club, and hear local experts in their field Professor Sunny Yudkoff: “A Tubercular present and discuss their interests and Eden: Yiddish Literature of the Ameri- research with us. Our last two presen- can West” tations of the Levy Summer Series will Matt Bernstein: “Football and Jews in be August 9 and 23. Thank you to our Collegiate and Professional Sport” major sponsor and founder of the series, Cantor Sharon Brown-Levy, accompa- Madison businessman Jeffrey C. Levy. nied by pianist Ted Reinke and violinist Jeff is co-owner of Phillips Distributing. Philip Tietze He is a member of Temple Beth El and “Jews on Broadway and in Hollywood” Beth Israel Center. Jeff serves on several The last two presentations in the series community foundation boards including are as follows: United Way, Meriter-Unity Point, and Olbrich Botanical Gardens. He and his Wednesday, August 9, “The Roots of family have been committed support- Jewish Community at the University ers of Jewish Social Services for many of Wisconsin” The presenter is Jonathan Pollack, bundle wrapped in carrot, apple fritters years. The presentation series was de- Although there had been Jewish stu- instructor at Madison College. Jonathon signed to provide educational activities dents at the University of Wisconsin earned his Ph.D. in history at Universi- Levy Summer Series Registration in the summer months. A wide variety since 1861, it was not until fifty years ty of Wisconsin-Madison in 1999. His All events are $18 per person, includes of topics are offered. We welcome you later that a significant enough group of Jewish Studies research agenda has two lunch with choice of entree. Scholarships to participate in our remaining presenta- Jewish students began to form self-con- parts: writing the history of the Mid- are available: contact Paul Borowsky at tions. With generous support from Jeff sciously Jewish organizations. These western Jewish experience into broader (608) 442-4083 or paul@jssmadison. Levy, Jewish Social Services will be early organizations—the Menorah So- themes of American Jewish history, and org. completing our fifth year of Levy Sum- ciety, several student Zionist societies, tracing the complex roles of Jewish en- Schedule: 11:00 am-11:20 am check-in, mer Series programming. and a Jewish Student Association spon- tertainers, impresarios, and fans within 11:30 am-12:30 pm presentation, 12:30 Thank you to this year’s planning sored by the Reform movement—at- the history of twentieth-century popu- (Continued on page 17) committee: Dawn Berney, Paul Borows- tracted Jewish students to Wisconsin lar culture. Dr. Pollack was awarded the ky, Mark Cohen, Sheila Cohen, Annette from around Wisconsin and around the National Endowment for the Humanities Durkin, Tiz Goff, Louise Goldstein, . Like their counterparts at Faces of America grant for “Faces of Quality in-home care Phyllis Holman Weisbard, Jeffrey C. better-studied Ivy League universities, Madison’s Jewish Community” in 2002. Levy, Rick Margolis, Jean Weissburg, this first large generation of Jewish col- He holds the Madison Area Technical for your loved one. Judith Zukerman Kaufman (of memo- lege students went on to excel in a vari- College Fellowship at UW’s Institute for Peace of mind for you. ry). Thanks also to all our staff and vol- ety of academic and professional fields, Research in the Humanities. Jonathan unteers at Jewish Social Services who and their Jewish experiences on campus has published articles on a wide range make this series possible. translated into leadership in other Jewish of issues related to Jewish social, cultur- And, finally, our appreciation to all organizations. al and historical topics. He also played drums, and you can still hear this mu- sic on CD recordings from Yid Vicious, Madison’s most renowned klezmer band! Lunch: vegetarian split pea soup, dinner rolls and mini muffins, tuna nicoise sal- ad or Greek farfalle with artichoke hearts Dessert: Mango sorbet with pirouline

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Lunch: Caprese salad, dinner rolls & Bonded and insured. All rights reserved.Senior Helpers locations are independently owned and operated mini muffins, Baked halibut or Vegetable © SH Franchising, LLC. phyllo, yukon gold potatoes, green bean August 2017 Madison Jewish News/17 Jewish Social Services Levy Continued from page 16 pm-1:30 pm lunch, 1:30 pm-2:15 pm discussion Where: Nakoma Golf Club, Jewish Social Services Presents: 4145 Country Club Road, Madison (just north of UW Arboretum en- trance off Seminole Highway) Annual Senior Summer Barbeque Online at www.jssmadison.org Mail-in registration & payment to: Monday, August 28, 11:30 am-1:00 pm Jewish Social Services, 6434 Enterprise Lane, Madison WI Goodman Jewish Community Campus 53719 (phone help: (608) 442-4081) ------7762 County Hwy. PD For program information or general questions, Paul Borowsky, Volunteer Transportation is available with Transit Solutions. Engagement & Event Program Manager $9 per person for lunch: kosher hot dogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers, at 608-442-4083 or email paul@jssmad- ison.org potato salad, coleslaw, fresh fruit salad and brownies.

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Wonderful conversation. So many enjoying the delicious desserts. August 2017 Madison Jewish News/19 Crisis Continued from page 6 be reexamined. Mandelblit reportedly also backed the its unity. The Jewish people paid a steep more than 400 conversions in 2016, The key issue of oversight of the idea. price in the past for its divisions, and we said leader Aryeh Deri “has spent pluralistic prayer pavilion would But then Netanyahu asked an aide to won’t return to those periods.” the last week and a half unnecessarily not be reconsidered, however, this draft a letter announcing the decision The bill is also being challenged from wielding a stick and trying to humiliate source said. Under the now frozen that he would send to American Jewish within the coalition by Yisrael Beytenu, the American jewish community, the deal, non-Orthodox streams of Juda- leaders. whose appeal is slated to be debated in Reform and Conservative communities, ism were to have had joint oversight The request reportedly led Interi- the cabinet at its next meeting, currently and do a disservice to the future of con- of the pluralistic pavilion — a conces- or Minister Deri to demand that in ex- scheduled for Thursday next week. version in this country. The compromise sion they deemed crucial and that ul- change for Shas acquiescing to the delay, The measure, which was drafted is an effective and positive step.” tra-Orthodox leaders fervently opposed. the other coalition parties would agree last month by the Interior Ministry, led “Once the flames die down a little,” Kariv, head of the Israeli Reform to advance the bill if the High Court of by Deri, is an attempt to circumvent a Farber said, “there are meaningful legal movement, told on Justice does not itself delay hearing the March 2016 Supreme Court ruling that ways to address the concerns of the bill Friday afternoon that his movement was appeals of the Reform movement and allowed those undergoing private Or- without resorting to bullying tactics and adamant in insisting on shared oversight others on recognition for its conversions. thodox conversions in Israel to become [inflexible] party policy. What’s at stake of the facility, and would not compro- Kulanu leader Moshe Kahlon, the citizens under the Law of Return. The is the future of the Jewish people, and mise on the issue. Any assertion to the finance minister, insisted that any new court did not take a stand on the religious that’s simply too important to leave in contrary was “nonsense,” he said. “We push for the bill would require a new question of rabbinic recognition of the the hands of the myopic few.” already made all the compromises we’re cabinet debate, leading Deri to complain converts as Jews, but did require Israeli Minister for Diaspora Affairs Naftali willing to make,” he said. angrily that he was the only one com- civil agencies to treat them as Jewish for Bennett welcomed the move to delay the In a separate statement, Kariv accused promising. Deri then stalked out of the the purposes of naturalization. bill, saying in a statement Friday that it the ultra-Orthodox parties of leading “a meeting, followed by MK Ultra-Orthodox lawmakers have “creates dialogue between Israel and Di- campaign of destruction in Israel-Dias- of UTJ. vowed to fight for the bill, with Health aspora” and “will ensure Israel remains pora relations with the tacit consent of UTJ sources told Hebrew-language Minister Yaakov Litzman, leader of UTJ, the homeland of the entire Jewish Peo- Netanyahu. media outlets that their coalition partners threatening his party will bolt the coali- ple.” The JFNA’s Silverman said an effort had “backtracked on explicit agreements tion if it isn’t signed into law. “Conversation is the key to Jewish unity, was being made to bring together Min- and violated the coalition agreement.” JTA contributed to this report. and close relations with US Jews are a ister , Netanyahu’s point Defenders of the legislation, chiefly strategic asset of Israel,” said Bennett, man on the Western Wall issue, and the ultra-Orthodox parties in the govern- who heads the right-wing party Jewish Jewish Agency head , ing coalition, say it consolidates the con- Home and is also education minister. in order to have them “begin dialogue version system in Israel and safeguards Stuck at the Wall working together on how to think about its integrity. A source close to the government bringing the parties to the table and The conversion initiative, along with claimed on Friday that progress was what’s going to be different this time.” a move to nix the construction of the plu- also being made on the cabinet’s Sunday Earlier Friday, the leaders of the ul- ralistic prayer space at the Western Wall, decision to freeze the so-called Western tra-Orthodox Shas and United Torah angered liberal Israelis and triggered an Wall compromise deal, an issue that has Judaism parties had stormed out of the unprecedented clash this week with rep- also drawn angry opposition from Amer- meeting of coalition leaders that sought resentatives of US Jewry. ican Jewish leaders in recent days. to approve the delay of the conversion After Friday’s meeting, Moshe The source reiterated to The Times of Is- bill. Kahlon wrote on Twitter that he “expects rael that construction of the permanent The delay was accepted by most of all sides to return [to the table] and sit Defense Minister Avigdor Liber- facility for pluralistic prayer would go the party leaders, according to sourc- until we reach an agreed-upon frame- man arrives at the weekly cabinet ahead, and said that the issue of how es familiar with what transpired in the work.” meeting at the Prime Minister’s people would gain access to the various closed-door gathering who spoke to the He added: “National resilience and the Office in Jerusalem, June 25, Western Wall prayer areas — via a single Israeli media. Attorney General Avichai real security of the Jewish people lies in 2017. (Marc Israel Sellem/Pool/ or multiple entry points — would now Flash90) Jewish Federation of Madison Statement on Recent Actions by the Israel Government We are deeply disappointed by two breaking agreement would have set a The bill creates uncertainty regarding el to immediately restore and move actions taken by the government of precedent, showing that compromise can the future recognition of both Orthodox ahead with the Kotel agreement -- a Israel that represent a threat to Jewish be reached. The fact that so many dis- and non- Orthodox conversions to Juda- rare, unified compromise between all unity and Jewish peoplehood. parate groups were able to reach an un- ism that were conducted outside Israel. denominations that would be a land- The government voted to suspend derstanding was seen as a very positive The law may open the way for the State mark achievement for all Jews. the historic decision reached last year sign. Nonetheless, the optimism proved to recognize only conversions carried We also call on the government of to create an egalitarian prayer space at to be short-lived, as implementation of out abroad that are approved by Israel’s Israel to promptly reverse its position the Kotel (Western Wall) and to effec- the plan was halted due to pressure from Chief Rabbinate. The Haredi conversion on the conversion bill, which does tively end recognition of private con- ultra-Orthodox politicians and groups. bill would grant the Chief Rabbinate a such enormous damage to the hope versions. A number of petitions were filed in the total monopoly over conversion in Israel, and promise of Israel as a Jewish state In 2013, following a decades-long Supreme Court on the issue. In Septem- and would annul all legal standing cur- for all of the Jewish people. advocacy campaign led by Women of ber 2016, the Court strongly reprimanded rently granted to Orthodox conversions Federation and Jewish Agency the Wall and supported by the Con- the government for not implementing the performed in independent Orthodox rab- leaders are already meeting with Is- servative and Reform movements, deal. With a Court established deadline binical courts as well as for Reform and raeli government officials, including Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin of June 26, 2017, ultra-Orthodox groups Conservative conversions. Jews who im- Prime Minister Netanyahu, to express Netanyahu tasked Jewish Agency for intensified their efforts to block the deal. migrated to Israel under the Law of Re- the concerns of Diaspora Jews. Jerry Israel Chair Natan Sharansky with At the urging of ultra-Orthodox coalition turn and received their conversion status Silverman, CEO of the Jewish Feder- developing a compromise that would partners threatening to withdraw from for naturalization purposes stand to have ations of North America, and other top enable respectful accommodation of Netanyahu’s governing coalition, the their conversions annulled or denied in Jewish community leaders, including all recognized Jewish practice at the government voted on June 25, 2017, to the future. those of the Conservative and Reform Kotel. formally freeze the Kotel Resolution. The Conservative and Reform move- movements, were in Israel at the time After several years of intense ne- Almost simultaneously to the Kotel ments are vehemently opposed to the of the announcements for a Jewish gotiations, a seemingly historic com- vote, the Israeli Ministerial Committee bill, and the TZOHAR Rabbinic Associ- Agency Board of Governors meeting. promise was reached. The Jewish for Legislation approved a bill submitted ation, a national movement of 1,000 Re- Despite our disappointment, we Federations played a central role in by Interior Minister Aryeh Deri, leader ligious Zionist in Israel, including want to reiterate that the love and that effort, working with Reform and of the ultra-Orthodox Shas party, that noted Orthodox rabbis such as Shlomo care that we feel for Israel and its Conservative movements, the ultra-re- would require the State to recognize only Riskin, have expressed their opposition. people will not change. Still, we join ligious parties in Israel, The Jewish conversions to Judaism implemented Fortunately, this bill is now frozen for the chorus of Jewish Federations Agency for Israel, Women of the under the supervision of Israel’s Chief further study for the next six months, as and other U.S. Jewish organizations Wall, the rabbi of the Western Wall, Rabbinate. The full cabinet must now a result of the strong international oppo- at expressing our extreme disdain and the Israeli government to reach an vote to approve or reject the bill before sition. at the government of Israel’s aban- agreement. it is submitted for consideration in the Let us be clear. While our support for donment of its agreement to bring As a result of the agreement, the Is- Knesset. and commitment to Israel remain stead- about respectful accommodation for raeli Cabinet approved the proposal in The bill aims to circumvent a March fast, we nonetheless take serious issue all Jews to express their Judaism at January 2016 in a legally binding gov- 2016 Supreme Court ruling that permit- with these actions by the government. the Kotel. We adamantly urge the ernment resolution. Among other pro- ted those who underwent private Ortho- These actions will only deepen the al- Israeli government to consider the visions, the Cabinet agreed to create a dox conversions in Israel to become cit- ready accelerating divide between Dias- impact of these decisions on all Jews formal egalitarian prayer space as part izens under the Law of Return. The bill pora Jews and Israel, precisely at a time in Israel and in the Diaspora. It is in- of the overall Kotel area. would grant the Chief Rabbinate direct when Jewish unity has never been more cumbent on the Israeli government Beyond the success of the plan supervision over conversion, an author- important. to reverse its recent actions. itself, many hoped that the ground- ity that it does not hold today. We call on the government of Isra- 20/Madison Jewish News August 2017 Camp Corner Bringing Sea of Galilee to Camp Shalom – P2G By Shir Moyal and Yuval Aidan Two months ago, we arrived in Mad- different ages and we had the opportuni- time here. ison, exhausted but excited for the un- ty to bring them a little piece of Israel. We hope to see you all in Israel soon. known. We knew in general what was We were so happy to see their passion Shir Moyal and Yuval Aidan, going to happen. We were here through and hear their questions about Israel. For Your Israeli staff at Camp Shalom and a partnership program called P2G (Part- example, one of the activities we did was Noar Bogrim. nership2gether) that Madison has with about the Western Wall. The kids loved our region in Israel, the Kinneret area the idea of making wishes, and really (Sea of Galilee). We were going to be connected to the subject and wrote notes here for two and a half months, and we from their hearts. It was so powerful to are going to be the “Israel professional read their wishes. Our favorite part at staff” at Camp Shalom. the camp was the Shabbat ceremony. It But we didn’t really know what to ex- touched us to hear the Shabbat songs and pect. When we arrived, our host families the prayers, and to take part in challah welcomed us very nicely. They showed making. It reminded us of home. us the city, the American way of living We also made friends who introduced us to Madison’s night life, and experi- and made us feel like we were home. ence the city from another point of view. They became our American “mommy We are grateful for the opportunity and daddy,” who planned our weekends to have such an amazing experience, and after camp time to be so amazing, thanks to the Jewish Federation of Mad- and we are grateful for that. Our other “home,” and the main ison for having this amazing program. reason for our stay, was Camp Shalom Thank you to the whole generous Jewish where we met Ellen, the director of community in Madison for welcoming camp, who took care of us and made sure us for these the last two months, and of we were having the best experience pos- course, thank you to the Israeli schli- sible. chim, Daniel and Shirly, who were our We got to know all the kids in all the parents, teachers and friends during our Shir and Yuval teaching the daily Hebrew song. Business, Professional, & Service

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Shir is teaching the kids about the Western Wall. Shir is teaching the kids how to dance the Hora in circles.

Yuval and Nevaeh selfie.

Yuval is teaching about the map of Israel. Yuval is teaching the kids Matkot, the Israeli beach game. Camp Shalom and Noar-Bogrim …Wet, Hot, Fun Summer! Do you By Ellen Weismer, Camp Director have a story on an Amazing Race around Israel and Olbrich Gardens. The 9th grade campers At Camp Shalom we sing the song learned new Hebrew words. Our first had a fun, four-day camping trip at Camp to tell? Rise and Shine. It tells the story of Noah session Latenight was a wet one so we Chi in the Dells and the 6th through 8th building the ark and gathering the ani- Do you know a great person that had to hold the program indoors. How- grade campers had their own adven- should be featured in our paper? mals two by two to escape the 40 days ever, the food carts and camper perfor- tures sleeping at the Goodman Campus and nights of rain. With all of the rain mances helped to make it a fun night for because of the weather. They had a fun Are there interesting things so far this summer, we have felt that our everyone. The Gimel campers slept at dance party, including cotton candy and happening in the Madison Jewish Minkoff Center and Goodman House camp. With over 30 tents it was one of snow cones. The session wrapped up are the arks for our campers. The weath- community that you would like to the biggest tent cities we have seen out with their annual Messtival, a day of write about? er taught us all a lot about being flexible here at Shalom. And the Aleph and Bet messy fun and on Shabbat they ceremo- and though there were some activities campers were so excited to play in the niously silly-stringed their graduating Madison Jewish News would like that needed to be altered due to weather, foam pit and participate in a day of pro- ninth grade campers. to hear from you. overall it was a fun start to summer! graming based on Dr. Seuss books. As this article comes to print we will Send an email to Some of the highlights at Camp Sha- The Noar-Bogrim campers were able be starting our third and final session of lom included Yom Yisrael, planned by to go on many field trips around the the summer. Look for more information [email protected] our full-time Israeli staff. All the camp- Madison area including Amazing Race about Camp Shalom in the September to pitch your idea! ers were able to make chocolate balls scavenger hunts downtown, log-rolling edition of the Madison Jewish News. and pita, play a game that sent them and boating at Lake Wingra and trips to 22/Madison Jewish News August 2017

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From the Mideast to the Midwest By Daniel Gill and Shirly Gill Community Shlichim/Israel Program Specialists Jewish Federation of Madison one in Jerusalem and one in Madison. Judaism is so diverse, and have such a least two homes, one here, and one with After we married, about five years We came here two years ago to con- great spectrum of opinions. Now we us in Israel. Every time you come to Isra- ago, we encountered a problem that nect Israel and Madison, and we found have a better understanding of the idea el, know that we are always there, wait- seemed small but held a fundamental friends, found a community, and for the that all the variants or streams of Juda- ing for you. question. We moved in together, to build first time we even established a family ism should feel at home in Israel. As of As a way of summarizing our incred- our house as a couple. Even though we here when Ariya was born two months this writing, there are still some main is- ible experience in Madison, we have lived in a small rented apartment, we of ago. If it is not considered a home, then sues about those ideas in Israel. collected a few photos from all the many course called this place a “HOME” (or what is? For us, this is the main goal of our programs we did or took part in. Ba’it in Hebrew). Home is a strong word, This month we are returning to Israel, mission. After an amazing two years We will meet again soon, and even though we had just moved in after two amazing years in Madison, UW during which we were Israeli represen- Shirly : [email protected] +972 and had not yet had any sentimental ex- Hillel and the Jewish Federation. We go tatives in your community, we are going 524418319 periences or had feelings for the place back to our home in Israel but know that back to Israel we are going to where we Daniel : [email protected] itself, as the song “Home is wherever we will always feel that we have another will be your emissaries. The mission is +972 547849416 I am with you” says, it was indeed our home, here in Madison with this amaz- not only to bring an Israeli spirit to the and the little Ariya home. However, Shirly continued to call ing community. Jews abroad, but also to bring the spir- her parents’ house home as well. Daniel There are many things we have it and values of the Jews from abroad would get angry and say, “Shirly, it is learned in the last two years here. We to Israel. This connection is important no longer your home, it’s your parents’ learned that rain in the summer is nor- for the advancement of Israel and for house. Your home is now our home!” mal, how to drive in snow and to wear the healthy development of Judaism in And Shirly would always answer, “Why summer clothes when it is only “40” out- Israel, no less important for Jewish life can’t I have two homes?” And the argu- side. We learned that a day off to spend outside of Israel. And that’s the most ment would go on and on. time with the family is important, how to important thing we’ve learned from our Even now, five years later, we have be less judgmental and how to live our experience here in the past two years. not yet solved the crucial question of private lives in a different way. But per- So, we hope that you see this connec- what is considered a home, but we agree haps the most important thing we have tion as something unique and magical, on one thing: We do have two homes, learned is related to the Jewish world. and that you also feel that you have at

Daniel Gil and Dan Mitchell with delegation to Tiberia’s marathon

Shirly and Daniel at Black Moon party talking about the Ethiopian Daniel and Israeli student delegation to Madison Jews August 2017 Madison Jewish News/23 Connecting with Israel

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Daniel at a second Black Moon party, talking about the Russian Jews in Israel

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Bucky! Go to the Source: Websites about Israel For questions on how to support Israel and information about what is happening, please contact our Israeli Shlichim: Daniel, Jewish Federation of Madison Shliach at [email protected] and Shirly, UW Hillel Israel Fellow at Israel [email protected]

To learn more about what is happening in Israel you can view these websites: http://www.JewishMadison.org http://www.timesofisrael.com http://www.ynetnews.com http://www.haaretz.com http://www.jpost.com http://www.iba.org.il/world Shirly and Daniel at a Badgers game 24/Madison Jewish News August 2017

• We provided lifesaving humanitarian relief during the recent natural disasters • Feed, clothe, comfort, and rescue people in need. in Nepal. • Inspire, educate, and connect people to their Jewish identity. • We helped airlift thousands of Ethiopian Jews to safety in Israel. • We helped rescue and resettle more than one million Soviet Jews.

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In Madison we fund and sustain Gan HaYeled Preschool, Federation funds training and educational Federation is active in over 70 countries. In Russia and other Eastern Midrasha Hebrew High School, and Camp Shalom. We programs to break the cycle of poverty, mentoring European countries, home to the world’s poorest Jews, Federation-funded provide grants for continuing Jewish education to Midrasha graduates, first time overnight campers, and and enrichment programs for children at risk, and programs offer relief to 168,000 Jewish elderly while helping over teen groups to Israel. We support campus programming programs to help new immigrants integrate 10,000 children attend Jewish day schools. In Latin America, we help over through Hillel and Chabad on Campus. We provide successfully. 50,000 Jews with financial assistance and identity and renewal immigrant and refugee services, elder and family programs. support programs, and help to victims of domestic abuse through Jewish Social Services. We help send young people on Taglit-Birthright Israel trips and foster relationships between the local Jewish community and the broader community.

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