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November 2014 Cheshvan - Kislev 5775 There Is A Project For Everyone During Sixth Community Mitzvah Day November 9

Jews believe that mitzvah goreret Temple Shir Shalom, is proud to carry breakfast are hosted at the Tabacinic mitzvah - one mitzvah leads to another. on that tradition. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and This month’s Tikkun Olam column Mitzvah Day is an opportunity to Community Center. (below) features Randy Kraft, who bring together everyone in the Jewish Additionally, the day’s projects started something in Gainesville that is community in an effort to help those were planned and organized by a com- a testament to that principle. In June in need in Gainesville and beyond. mittee made up of both community of 2010, Randy Kraft, Mandy Kaiser- The only requirement is a little bit of members and students from the Uni- Blueth and many others organized the your time and desire to make a differ- versity of Florida. Projects will be first ever day of service for the Jewish ence. Come - with family, with a hosted at Chabad and Hillel, and also community of North Central Florida. friend or on your own – just come to at Congregation B’nai Israel, Temple On Sunday, November 9 - four and a help us help others! Shir Shalom and other sites around half years later - the Jewish Council, in This is a particularly special year Gainesville. Mitch Chupak from the partnership with Chabad and Hillel at for Mitzvah Day as this will be the Jaffa Institute in Israel will speak at UF, Congregation B’nai Israel and first time that the registration and (Continued on page 3) Tikun Olam Area Volunteer Randy Kraft Is Making A Huge Difference In Our Community Every Single Day

By Dawn Burgess-Krop community who are struggling and Reichart House is a program that JCNCF President provide opportunities for parents and targets at-risk boys, picks them up When we refer to Repairing the children to break the cycle of poverty. from school, guides them through World, Randy Kraft defines that con- Randy helped implement the Jew- homework, play, and volunteer activi- cept. ish community's support for the Aging ties, and ensures they get a healthy Randy evolved from “traditional” -Out Program, where adolescents evening meal before returning them to volunteerism as a moving from foster care to independ- their homes. school volunteer and ent living are assisted in receiving fur- Through working with Rosa Wil- advocating for local niture, household goods, and clothing liams and Police Chief, Tony Jones, parks to a Coordinator with which to seek employment. Randy has helped to identify needs for the Maimonides Many in our community have an- and create a community response. Program. Despite these swered the call and donated kitchen (Continued on page 10) very valuable contribu- goods, furniture, and the needed items tions, Randy offers that to help these deserving teens set up Inside Randy Kraft it was the first JCNCF their first home. JCNCF Board Information ····················· 2 MItzvah Day that “opened my eyes” As a pebble thrown in a pond cre- Rabbi’s Pen ········································ 4 to the considerable unmet social needs ates concentric circles, Randy's out- in our community. reach revealed more needs. She Music Maven ······································ 7 Since then Randy has worked tire- worked to build a library for the boys Jewish Community Calendar ······················ 11 lessly to advocate for those in our at Reichart House. Professional Services Directory ············ 12 Page 2 The ChrOnicle November 2014 Shir Shalom Uses Book “Story of the Jews” For Jewish History Adult Education Class

Temple Shir Shalom Rabbi Mi- Rather, he focuses on particular topics pants in this class. It is widely avail- chael Joseph will be conducting a four- to define the essence of a particular able in bookstores and on-line. part “Back to Basics” adult education period, and he does so by examining This “Back to Basics” class at series beginning on November 6 at 7 literary and archaeological remnants Temple Shir Shalom is free and open p.m. that provide a human and often deeply to the public. The class will meet at the The series will focus on an intro- moving touch” (Booklist). Temple on Thursday evenings, No- duction to Jewish history, and will “The Story of the Jews” is recom- vember 6, November 13, December 4, generally follow the outline of the mended, but not required, for partici- and December 11. book “The Story of the Jews” by Simon Schama. Schama’s book, first published in 2014, has been called Jewish Council of North Central Florida “[an] unconventional but masterful and deeply felt history of his people, Board of Directors which seamlessly integrates themes of art, religion, and ethnicity as he illus- Board Members trates how Jews both influenced and President were influenced by the other people Dawn Burgess-Krop Joanne Block they lived among for more than 1,500 Vice President Stuart Cohn years. While Schama follows a roughly chronological approach, this Reba Bandyopadhyay Larry Hartfield is not a strictly narrative account. Secretary Sharon Hirshik Heath Lynn Silberfeld Richard Howard The CHrONICLE Treasurer Edward Hunter

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Cheshvan - Kislev 5775 The Chronicle Page 3 Mitzvah Day 2014 Stone Soup Casserole Brigade (to Soldier Care Packages benefit Helping Hands Clinic, Ronald Temple Shir Shalom (Continued from page 1) McDonald House, St. Francis House) (3855 NW 8 th Avenue, 32605) the breakfast which begins at 9:00 am. Hillel at UF (2020 University Avenue, Bread of the Mighty Food Drive Donations of goods, services, 32603) Clothing Sorting (to benefit time, and/or money, while not neces- Lone Soldier Care Packages BOLD, Displaced Homemakers, sary for participation, are critical and Make Lunches for the Homeless Helping Hands Clinic, and Tacachale) will be greatly appreciated. Donations JCNCF Office Pet Care Packages for St. Francis may be dropped off at the JCNCF of- (TSS Annex 3835 NW 8 th Avenue, House Pet Care Clinic fice (3835 NW 8 th Avenue) or at any of 32605) Other Sites the sponsoring congregations. A list of Assemble Household Care Pack- Adopt a Street Clean Up (8 th Ave- needs appears below. ages for Veterans nue between 13 th and 22 nd Streets) To get involved with Mitzvah Tabacinic Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Make and serve a BBQ lunch for Day, to donate or to sign up for pro- Student and Community Center veterans Fisher House (5106 NW 8 th jects on November 9, please go to (2021 NW 5 th Avenue, 32603) Avenue, 32605) www.jcncf.org, 352.371.3846 or email: Toys for Joy (toys for hospitalized Field Day at the YMCA (5201 [email protected]. children) NW 34 th Blvd, 32605) Mitzvah Day sites and their pro- Bake Sale to Benefit Colel Chabad Alachua County Animal Services jects: of Israel (3400 NW 53 rd Avenue, 32609) Congregation B’nai Israel (3830 NW Make Bracelets for the Girls and Baking Cookies at Ronald 16 th Boulevard, 32605) Young Women of Beit Ruth McDonald House (1600 SW 14 th Bread of the Mighty Food Drive Make Greeting Cards for Lone Street, 32608) Mitzvah Day Items Needed Household Goods School & Art Supplies Clothing dishes, drinking cups, cooking & eating markers, pencils, paper, workbooks, Men’s, women’s and children’s utensils, pots & pans, kitchen & bath rulers, pens, notebooks, crayons, chil- clothing, shoes, purses. Some specific towels & accessories, bedroom linens, dren’s safety scissors, colored pencils, clothing items needed: t-shirts of all comforters, blankets, pillows, shower paints & brushes, puzzles, flash cards sizes, men’s white tube socks, col- curtains & hooks, laundry & waste bas- (alphabet, number & word), backpacks, lared shirts, khaki pants and dress kets, irons & boards, vacuums, storage calculators, science project boards, socks for teenage boys, women’s containers, cleaning supplies, book poster boards, Sudoku & crossword puz- clothing for job interviews and work, shelves & lamps, cleaning supplies – zles, pleasure reading books for kinder- school uniform appropriate clothes rags, brooms, dustpans, hand vacs garten through 12 th grade for children and teenagers

Personal Products Food Pet & Other Supplies shampoo, conditioner, lotions, shower canned tuna, & chicken, peanut butter, dog & cat food, treats, collars, gel, hairbrushes & combs, hand sani- juice boxes, macaroni & cheese, fruit, leashes, toys, grooming utensils, car- tizer, deodorants, sunscreen, medicated pudding & Jell-O cups, snack bars, riers, linens or talcum powder, cosmetics, (travel, crackers, canned vegetables, beans & hotel or sample sized are great!), Vita- soup, individually packaged cereal & candles, batteries, bus passes, USB min C dry soup mix, animal crackers, pretzels, flash drives, lunch & cosmetic bags, raisins, jerky, Gatorade & KoolAid mix, empty pill vials with names removed, sugar free hard candy Ziploc, paper & garbage bags,

Page 4 The Chronicle November 2014 A Tradition Like No Other Yet, as last year’s Pew Study at- stitutions are doing. However, we The Rabbi’s Pen tests, there continues to be a decrease know that the current model is failing. By Rabbi Adam Grossman in the number of Millennial, Genera- To continue to do the same thing CEO, UF Hillel tion Y, Generation X, and Baby over and over again expecting different Boomer Jews who affiliate with tradi- results, not only is the definition of A tradition like no other. tional Jewish institutions and fewer insanity, but also limits us from our While for golf enthusiasts this Jews define Jewish identity through long-term goal, which is to ensure the phrase might call to mind the Masters the lens of religiosity. Jewish future. and its infamous 12 th hole, it also rings These trends showcase that cer- On the heels of the High Holy true with the customs we, as commu- tain Jewish engagement techniques, Days and in anticipation of Thanks- nities and individuals, each hold dear. no matter how traditional, are not giving, we are reminded of the on- Whether it’s the type of food we eat to working. going balance between Jewish tradi- welcome Rosh Hashanah, the per- Learning from Judaism’s greatest tion and modernity. sonal Shabbat experience we connect sages, who reframed the Biblical ideals We, at UF Hillel, seek to be pio- with, or the family customs we have through the Mishnah, Talmud, and neers in the connection of Jews during for Thanksgiving, traditions, as we Medieval Responsa to respond to the their college years and to become the know, are very powerful. reality of the times, the University of model for others to emulate moving Traditions connect us to some- Florida (UF) Hillel is rethinking its forward. To do this we must be bold. thing much greater than ourselves. model. We have to rethink the ways we en- They encourage us to link to the gen- Starting with people rather than gage with students in relation to our erations before us, to our religiosity, dogma, we are reimagining how to times. and to our heritage. engage students with Judaism’s treas- And know, whether its creating They provide a support network ure box of traditions in order to make unique partnerships, modernizing our when we are feeling lost or lonely. them accessible for students to engage web site and our building, or redefin- And they heighten our feelings of joy in a life-long commitment to Jewish ing how Judaism can play a role in during special occasions, as well as belief, expression, and practice. students’ lives, everything we do seeks make moments more enriching, mean- Sometimes the decisions might to build Jews on a lifelong Jewish jour- ingful, and memorable. While some seem unconventional and maybe even ney of connection, growth and being. traditions have been with us for as the opposite of what other Jewish in- Go Gators! long as we can remember, others, to be part of our lives, need to be intro- duced and accepted. Ocala Congregations Hold Yard Sale In Jewish communities, there are various ways and traditions used to Congregation Beth Israel of Ocala a bake sale. encourage individuals to make a life- in conjunction with Temple B’nai For further information please long commitment to Judaism and to Darom, will hold a yard sale on Sun- contact Lois352 291-1308 or Janis 352 ensure the next generation of Jews. day, November 2, 2014 at Bank of the 861-6732. Ozarks, 8375 SW Highway 200 in All proceeds from the sale will The Rabbi’s Pen is a monthly col- Ocala. benefit the spiritual, community and umn featuring a message from one The sale is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. charitable programs of the two con- of North Central Florida’s Rabbis. and will include household goods and gregations.

Jewish Council of North Central Florida, PO Box 357936, Gainesville, Florida 32635 email: [email protected], telephone: 352352----371371371----3846,3846, website: http://www.jcncf.org Pledge and Donation Card I am/We are pleased to pledge/donate the following amount to support Jewish activities in Gainesville while maintaining support for international Jewish needs. Name______Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Telephone______e-mail ______Pledge amount______Amount Enclosed______Signature______Cheshvan - Kislev 5775 The Chronicle Page 5 Speaker At JCNCF Event Tells Supporters How Far Their Giving Goes

By Ed Hunter Chronicle Editor Just in case you think your dona- tion to the JCNCF annual campaign Joanne Block and Stu- helps only locally or only in Israel, art Cohn listen as Eliza- think again. beth Fine, Director of In- A group of our supporters learned ternational Initiatives for at the annual JCNCF 2014-2015 An- the American Jewish Joint nual Campaign Kickoff event Septem- Distribution Committee ber 21 just how far around the world (JDC) talks to JCNCF sup- their contributions accomplish real porters on Sept. 21. (Photo good. They heard that message from by Ed Hunter) Elizabeth Fine, Director of Interna- tional Initiatives for the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). Fine attended the JCNCF event to tions like the JDC to do so. what may come as a surprise to most, personally bring the thanks of the JDC “We don’t expect you to go to there are a significant number of Jews where people have needs to hand out in Ukraine. to the North Central Florida Jewish Community. She told the supporters food,” Fine said.. “With your gift, you “There are between 300 to 350 that the Jewish Community doesn’t allow us to help Jews in more than 70 thousand Jews in Ukraine and every expect local Jews to go to foreign countries around the world.” one of them is at risk,” Fine said. “The countries to help out, but it is their And in just one of those countries, work we do in that area is making sure the JDC as been heavily involved. In those people stay alive.” financial support that allows organiza- Fine said the JDC is not a political organization and only works to help Jews in need around the world. News And Upcoming Events “No other aid organization in the world doing that kind of work we do From Gainesville Hadassah helping Jews who can’t get out or who can’t afford to leave,” she said. “We Upcoming Events Drake. work with the more than 2,000 Jewish Hadassah National Organ Donor Hadassah On Account displaced persons living in the area. Program - November 16, 2014 at This is a brilliant way to keep up “We are helping to provide food, Temple Shir Shalom at 11 a.m. Learn with sending cards, trees and certifi- clothing, cars and rent vouchers,” she the latest about organ donation and cates. Send a check (made out to Ha- said. transplants. dassah, Gainesville Chapter) to Ann Fine wrapped up her comments Hadassah General Meeting, Heft c/o our P.O. Box 358362, with words of thanks. Elections and Installation – Decem- Gainesville 32635). Ann Heft will “Thank you for the work you do ber 7, 2014 10-12 at the home of Rae keep a record of your account. When- that allows us to do what we do all ever you want her over the world,” Fine said. to send out a birth- day card, condo- lence card, anni- versary card, get Visit the well card, etc., contact her with the information Jewish Council and she will take care of it. You Web Site at could be nomi- nated for Most (Continued on page 10) www.jcncf.org Page 6 The Chronicle November 2014 Friendship Circle, JCNCF Host Sukkot Event

On Wednesday, October 15, Friendship Circle and the Jewish Friendship Circle member Council of North Central Florida co- sponsored a Sukkot holiday program Roslyn Smith (center) enjoys for seniors and friends at Congregation the music of the Klezmer Katz B’nai Israel. The B’nai Israel Commu- during a Sukkot holiday pro- nity Day School staff and students also gram Oct. 15 at Congregation joined in the fun and all enjoyed the B’nai Israel. The program was delightful sounds of the Klezmer Katz, jointly sponsored by the who generously donate their time to Friendship Circle and the these gatherings. Over the years, this JCNCF. partnership has resulted in many joy- ous celebrations of Sukkot, Chanukah and Purim. According to Friendship Circle shov commented, “The Klezmer band B’nai Israel. On the second Wednes- member, Roslyn “Smitty” Smith, is wonderful! When there is a similar day of each month, group members “The atmosphere was very warm and event at Oak Hammock, I make it my are treated to “senior Zumba” spon- friendly. Everyone greeted each other business to attend. The planning (of sored by a grant from the JCNCF. For with a smile, handshake or hug. The these events) is appreciated.” more information about how to get day school children came in waving Friendship Circle is open to any- involved with Friendship Circle, Jewish flags. It warmed my heart to one in the community and meets most please be in touch with Dorothy see all of the little ones.” Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Melker at 352.373.9134 or Suzy Miller Oak Hammock resident Jerry Bar- in the Social Hall at Congregation at 352.373.0508. Rabbi Mark L. Winer To Discuss Relations Between Jews, Christians And Muslims At Cong. B’nai Israel Rabbi Mark L. Winer, who was Rabbi Winer was awarded t he and Interreligious Studies of St. Tho- named a Member of the Order of the MBE for his work in building commu- mas University in Miami, Florida , the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth in nity and interfaith relations during his diocesan university of the Archdiocese Dec. 2013 for outstanding interfaith tenure as Senior Rabbi of the West of Miami. work in the United Kingdom, will London Synagogue of British Jews, He is also Adjunct Professor of speak on The Future of Relations among the Movement for Reform Judaism 's Religion at St. Thomas. Rabbi Winer the Children of Abraham: Jews, Christians, flagship synagogue, from April 1998 to has been the President of FAITH: the and Muslims at Congregation B’nai September 2010. He was also honored Foundation to Advance Interfaith Israel November 18 at 7 p.m. as part for his continuing interfaith leadership Trust and Harmony, a US Public of the Faith Speaks program. in London and the UK after his retire- Charity, since he founded it in 1995. These evenings of interfaith dia- ment from West London Synagogue This program is sponsored by logue are meant to explore topical through FAITH UK. B’nai Israel with the help of a gener- questions of faith communities across Rabbi Winer was appointed the ous grant from The Jewish Council of religious spectrums. Director of the Center for Ecumenical North Central Florida. Cheshvan - Kislev 5775 The Chronicle Page 7 Joy From Morocco By Howard Rothman, The Music Maven One of the great invited to a Kol Nidrei service in Los bat service. D’ror Yikra, He will proclaim cantors from any of Angeles. A few moments after the can- to his sons and daughters, a Shabbat song the diverse Jewish tor began singing Kol Nidrei my sung at the table and Ayn Keylokaynu , traditions is the Mo- brother whispered to There is none like our G- roccan, Joe Amar. his friend that his d, sung near the conclu- He was born in Settat, Morocco brother (me) had a sion of the Shabbat and and died in New York in 2009. He record a guy who Festival Musaf service. began his cantorial career at the age of sounds just like this There are two songs 14 when he became the cantor of a cantor. His friend said from Pslams: Im Esh- Sephardic synagogue in Morocco. that the cantor was kachech Yerushalyim, If I At the age of 26, Amar moved to Joe Amar. forget you Jeusalem, the Israel and lived in Moshav Yad Ram- The CD I’ve been fifth sentence of Psalm bam. For many years, Amar pioneered listening to is Jo Amar 137 and Essa Einai, I Lift the introduction of Moroccan Jewish v’Makhalot Mizmor My Eyes from Psalm 121. liturgical music to Israel and he be- Shir, Joe Amar and the For me, the crown came well known as one who mixed Mizmor Shir Choir. The (excuse the pun) of this traditional Sephardic Jewish music Mizmor Shir Choir was known for CD is Keter, yitnu L’choh, A crown is with Arabic and Western music. performances of popular Oriental given to you f rom the repetition of the In 1965, Amar made his Carnegie songs and songs written by Oriental Sephardic Musaf Amidah kedushah. Hall debut and moved to the U.S. in composers. Amar made several re- For me, this is one of the greatest 1970 where he remained for twenty cordings with them. cantorial pieces. Joe Amar has a beau- years before returning to Israel. This CD contains 14 songs and tiful tenor voice and the Choir adds an He performed as a cantor in differ- most of them will be familiar. For ex- extra dimension to all the selections. If ent milieus. I recall some years ago, ample, L’chu Neranana, Come let us sing you’ve never heard him then this CD my brother telling me that he had been which begins to Friday evening Shab- is a good beginning. bat service, or Yig- Perhaps sometime in the future I’ll JOIN US FOR AN dal, Magnify Elo- get my hands on another of his CDs kim, which often which contain the song Barcelona. AFTERNOON PICNIC concludes the Fri- You can purchase the CD at Hatikvah RAIN OR SHINE! day evening Sha- International online. SUNDAY, NOV. 2 11:30AM—2:30PM

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FOOD [email protected] Page 8 The ChrOnicle November 2014 Oh, The Places You'll Go ... A Travel Memoir By Dawn Burgess-Krop ence of this game on the American America's game. From Hank Green- JCNCF President Jewish experience are beautifully cap- burg and Sandy Koufax, to Jackie There’s something unique about tured in a special exhibit at the Na- Robinson, Roberto Clemente, and the leisurely camaraderie of baseball tional Museum of Ichiro Suzuki, season. With a total of 162 games, Jewish History, it is a cornuco- played over 180 days, the baseball fan “Chasing Dreams: pia of culture. spends almost half a year reading box Baseball and Becom- As “Chasing scores. ing American.” Dreams” leaves In Philadelphia, a city known to The strivings and Philadelphia, take their sports seriously, a fan can struggles of the immi- and tours take the express subway right to Citi- grant experience to simultaneously America, look for it as you travel. You zen's Bank Park (don't you miss names maintain their culture and assimilate will hear the crack of a bat, and smile like Veteran's Stadium?), chat with are poignantly portrayed in this ex- with nostalgia. fans sporting jerseys of their favorite hibit. From playing stickball in the I close with a lovely memento in current or former Phillie, and savor streets until dark to gathering around the exhibit about Roberto Clemente, the aroma of olive oil and oregano the radio with family and neighbors to who, after leading the Pirates to a adorning the sub sandwiches fans listen to a game, Jews came to Amer- 1971 World Series victory, addressed bring to the ball park. ica and became baseball fans. the television audience in Spanish. It Yes, in Philly, you can bring your For new immigrants and minori- was the first time Latinos heard a own food and drink into the ball park, ties, baseball was a path to becoming a sports star address them in their own and no one makes subs like Philadel- part of American culture, as newcom- language. phia! Maybe you will even be lucky ers and natives shared the hopes and Roberto Clemente died in a plane enough to get a bobblehead! dreams of rooting for their team. crash, delivering supplies to earth- Chatting (and sweating) with sur- Beyond this romanticized image, quake victims in Nicaragua. His credo rounding fans, grousing about the the course of baseball followed the speaks to the universality if our hu- pitching, and teaching your children trajectory of America, as the sport, manity with the statement, “If you the fine points of a squeeze play are all and its fans, struggled with anti- have an opportunity to make things components of this quintessentially Semitism, racism, and the social better and you don't, you are wasting American experience. changes that have defined America. your time on this earth.” The love of baseball and the influ- This exhibit is a celebration of the tur- Do you have an interesting travel story moil and the triumph, the thrills and you would be willing to share? Send it to B’nai Israel Judaica Shop 3830 NW 16 Blvd. the woes, of [email protected] The ONLY Judaica Shop in Gainesville, Fl 32605 North Central Florida 352-376-1508

Judaica One–Stop Shopping for your B’nai Jewelry Mitzvah and Wedding Needs Tallitot Books Toys Shabbat Holiday Items Israeli Art & Gifts Invitations Custom Kippot Kosher Candy Temple Shir Shalom Religious School Students (from left) Gift Registry 20% OFF Tallitot ($100 or greater) for Noah Gorme, Jack Okun, Carter Wernecke, Zoharah ALL B’NAI MITZVAH STUDENTS Grossman and Lily Ascher are busy making Shanah Tovah cards on Sept. 14. Store Hours Tuesday 4 – 6 pm For other times or questions Wednesday 10 am – Noon call Jill Tomar 352-379-8524 Visit Chabad Online Sunday 9 am – Noon or the Synagogue Office 352-376-1508 At www.JewishGator.com Cheshvan - Kislev 5775 The Chronicle Page 9 Gainesville Chabad Offers Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program Among Other Activities Unless otherwise indicated, all gram where learning is fun! Jewish Kids Club does not require events take place at: Chabad Jewish The Jewish Kids Club offers chil- membership or affiliation as a condi- Student & Community Center, 2021 dren the opportunity to learn the fun- tion for enrollment. NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL damentals of Judaism while sur- Ages: Boys and Girls ages 5-11 32603, (five blocks north of the Sta- rounded by their peers, in a stimulat- Hours 3:45 – 5:45 p.m. dium). For more information and to ing and joyful environment. Tuition:$525 for the year (includes sign up for any of these events, con- The Jewish Kids Club’s goal is to books and materials) tact: Rabbi Berl or Chanie Goldman; help students we endeavor that our Friday Night Live [email protected] or Cha- students should: Shabbat on Fifth Ave! [email protected] • Attain a strong sense of love and Turn your Friday night into Shab- Annual Bar/Bat Mitzvah Group! pride in being Jewish. bat at your home away from home! Have you missed out on an au- • Discover and explore the Torah Join us with your family and friends thentic Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration? (Bible), the incredible history of the for inspirational singing and prayer Well, it's not too late. You can Jewish people and see its relevance services, followed by Kiddush, Song, have your Bar or Bat Mitzvah! in today's day and age. Challah, Shabbat dinner and warm Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student • Gain an understanding of the prac- words of Torah and find out what the & Community Center will be a hosting tices and traditions of Judaism. buzz is all about. an amazing Bar/Bat Mitzvah Celebra- • Learn the morals, values and ethics Friday: 7:30 p.m. tion, for any eligible Jewish man or of the Torah. Shabbat Morning Services woman who has not had an opportu- • Have a hands-on experience and Saturday: 10 a.m. nity to formally celebrate that impor- appreciation for the Jewish holi- Shacharit, Torah Reading, Mussaf tant milestone. Free of charge days. followed by Kiddush lunch You will prepare for your Bar/Bat • Be imbued with a deep sense of BLT(Bagels/Lox/Tefillin)Club Mitzvah with classes followed by the connection and love for the land of Sunday mornings: 11 a.m. grand traditional Bar/Bat Mitzvah Israel. Fall/Spring Semester celebration. • Master Hebrew skills of reading Give ARMS to our brothers in All Bar/Bat Mitzvah participants and writing. ISRAEL! will have the opportunity to invite • Learn basic prayers so that the stu- Join us to nourish your body and their friends and families for the grand dents will feel comfortable when soul as we pray and lay Tefillin, say bash/celebration. attending services. the Shema. A limited amount of candidates • Encourage students to express their Bring your own Tefillin or use one are selected each year, first come, first opinions and questions about G-d, of our pairs. serve. Invite your friends to sign up Torah and Judaism. Café Chabad today. We welcome every Jew regardless Come socialize with friends and The Gainesville Jewish Kids Club of religious background, level of obser- enjoy good Kosher food. Education and Enrichment Pro- vance or previous knowledge. The Kosher, social night out! An op- portunity to get a fresh, home-cooked, Shir Shalom Hires New Office Manager delicious meal and taste a variety of Kosher culinary delights. Temple Shir Shalom is very Over the next few weeks, Marian Tuesday nights:- 7:30 p.m. pleased to introduce and the Temple Board will be develop- (Continued on page 12) Marian Boyle as its new ing a more formal schedule of office office manager, starting hours than the on October 20. Marian, a congregation has native of Akron, Ohio, lately offered. has lived in Gainesville For now, it is for twenty years. still best to call first She has worked in to arrange an ap- Marian several senior administra- pointment with Boyle tive roles for the Univer- Marian—but sity of Florida Health please do call and Science Center, and continues a part- come by to meet time business as a Certified Executive her! and Organizational Effectiveness Coach. Page 10 The ChrOnicle November 2014

Tikkun Olam the difficult transition into adulthood, their own business, BDM Recycling through help with school, volunteer Services. (Continued from page 1) work, gaining job skills, and the social These young entrepreneurs are When Chief Jones mentioned concern communication necessary for success. seeking small business and apartment for the low income, often latch-key In conjunction with this, Randy is complexes who currently do not recy- children, at Pineridge Apartments, involved with the Bridges to Prosperity cle to allow them to pick up their recy- Randy helped create a support pro- Class, where young men develop skills clable materials for a small fee. Also gram to do homework with these chil- to succeed in getting and keeping jobs assisting and advising these young dren, practice school readiness skills, and successfully managing their lives. men are Pat Abbitt and Karen Deeter. and play, until they were able to go Randy has been recognized as a If you can throw some business their home to their parents. community leader for her dedicated way, you are healing the world and Many of you in our JCNCF com- service. She would like for readers of performing a mitzvah. munity have assisted in painting and this article to consider ways they can When we consider a life that restoring the after-school room at Pin- help. touches the lives of others and truly eridge, as well as providing snacks and All these young men need appro- makes a difference every day, Randy spending time with the children. priate clothing to wear when applying inspires our admiration and respect. In Randy's current passion is the for jobs. Donations of clothing in good her quiet and humble way, she doesn't BOLD (Brave Overt Leaders of Dis- condition are very appreciated. You seek recognition. We can all follow tinction) program. BOLD helps disad- can also help support two young men her example and find ways to help the vantaged 18-25 year old men navigate from this program who are starting less fortunate in our community.

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Jewish Community Calendar — November 2014 Sunday, November 2 Sunday, November 9 Daylight Savings Time Ends at 2 a.m. (Turn Clocks Back 1 Mitzvah Day Hour) Tuesday, November 11 Congregation Beth Israel and Temple B’nai Darom Yard Veterans Day Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bank of the Ozarks, Ocala. Temple Shir Shalom Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Temple Shir Shalom Picnic celebration Temple’s 30th year Thursday, November 13 and Rabbi Joseph's 10th anniversary, 11:30 a.m. Congregation B’nai Israel Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. B’nai Israel Community Day School Fiddlers Fall Festival, B’nai Israel Community Day School National Philanthropy 5 p.m. Day, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 4 Tuesday, November 18 Temple Shir Shalom Torah Study with Rabbi Joseph, 9:30 B’nai Israel Community Day School Thanksgiving Feast a.m.; also on Nov. 11 and Program, 11 .a.m. - 1 p.m. Temple Shir Shalom Sisterhood Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Jewish Council of North Central Florida Board Meeting, 7 Wednesday, November 5 p.m. at Temple Shir Shalom JCNCF Caregiver Support Group, 7 p.m.; For location and Congregation B’nai Israel Fait Speaks series with guest more information call Linda Lewis at (352) 317-4978 speaker Rabbi Mark Winer, 7 p.m. Thursday, November 6 Friday, November 21 Temple Shir Shalom Back to Basics Adult Education Series, B’nai Israel Community Day School Family Shabbat Ser- The Story of the Jews , 7 p.m.; also on Nov. 13 vice and Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, November 8 Monday, November 24 Temple Shir Shalom Shabbat Worship and Torah Study, Alachua County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break, 9:30 a.m. through Nov. 28 Wednesday, November 26 B’nai Israel Community Day School Closed for Thanksgiv- ing through Nov. 28 Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Day

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