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PAGE 2 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 Keeping an Eye on the Boom I learned how to sail on Lake Umbagog, revived our programming. in New Hampshire to join our crew in straddling the state line between northern Jeff Crocker We have welcomed the following won- mid-August. Preparations for Noam’s ar- New Hampshire and western Maine. As I derful and accomplished new members rival are well underway. The successful look out over this beautiful wilderness to our Board of Directors during the revival of the impactful Shlichah Pro- lake in the early morning hours on July 4, Message from past year to fill vacancies: Mindee Green- gram, bringing an emissary from Israel I recall my experience learning to sail. the Chair burg, Matthew Jordan Lee, Paul Bieber, to our New Hampshire communities, is The thing about sailing is that they tell Sarit Itenberg, and Julia Preis. Each of our top priority in the coming year, along you it’s really easy to learn, but that’s a them brings a wealth of skill, knowledge, with our signature program, the New lie. First, you have to learn how to tell force from one side of the boat to the and energy to our organization. We look Hampshire Jewish Film Festival. This which way the wind is blowing, which is other, and it will hit you in the head if forward to introducing them to you at year will be the 10th anniversary of the not as simple as it sounds. Then you have you do not crouch low enough beneath our annual meeting in September. film festival, and our film festival com- to learn how to tack. Tacking is a method it. The other thing is that if the boat is We are very excited to have our new Ex- mittee is already hard at work to make it of sailing the boat in the direction from not moving fast enough when you try to ecutive Director, Melanie Zalman Mc- a big success. There also are projects of which the wind is blowing. Learning how execute the turn, the bow will not be able Donald, on board and hard at work. Mel- deferred maintenance that we are prepar- to tack is not easy either. Tacking re- to turn through the wind, and you will anie is a highly experienced nonprofit ex- ing to address with our community part- quires that you learn how to turn the bow simply be stuck in the zig or in the zag, ecutive with whom I have had the oppor- ners such as the status of the Beth Israel of the boat through the wind so that the unable to change direction. Despite all tunity and pleasure of working during the Cemetery in Berlin, New Hampshire. boat can progress forward in a zigzag that can and will go wrong, beginners past year in her capacity as a Director of My adrenaline always starts to pump a fashion. In order to have enough mo- eventually become competent and expe- Outreach and Development at JFNH, little as I prepare myself to turn the boat. mentum to successfully turn through the rienced sailors. All it takes, as with any- and in the past as an executive for other There are so many things of which one wind, the boat has to be moving at a pret- thing really, is the will to succeed. nonprofit organizations here in New needs to be aware in order to execute the ty fast rate of speed, and when you actu- The past few years, JFNH has been Hampshire. In her new role at JFNH, turn. When we execute this next turn, we ally turn the direction of the boat, you tacking upwind. To the organization’s Melanie brings an extensive array of skills are poised to turn our ship downwind -- have to watch out for the boom. Actually, credit and with the help of our determined and experience and an impressive track re- to sail with the wind at our back. Sailing you have to duck while turning the boat and loyal supporters, JFNH has been sail- cord of success. The Board is excited and downwind is much easier than tacking, by pushing the tiller away from you while ing steadily in the right direction and pick- optimistic as we continue to reach out although you still need to be careful moving your body from one side of the ing up speed. We have strengthened orga- across our entire state, providing financial about that swinging boom. With your en- boat to the other. The reason you have to nizational capacity, engaged our statewide support, programs, and opportunities for couragement and support I am confident duck is that during the turning maneu- Jewish community in a number of mean- New Hampshire's Jewish population. that we have a great year ahead of us, ver, the boom swings with quite a lot of ingful and useful ways, and restored and Our Shlichah, Noam Wolf, will arrive and we’ll keep an eye on that boom.
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Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 3 Tuesday, August 1 Sunday, August 6 Thursday, August 17 Wednesday, August 23 Tisha B'Av Study Session and Service 50th Annual Kosher-Q White Mountain Jewish Film Festival Books of Jewish Interest Meeting 7 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester 11:30 AM–2 PM, Congregation Ahavas Achim, 6:30 PM Reception on the Patio, 7 PM Speaker, 7:30 4 PM, Bethlehem Public Library, Bethlehem More information: 669-5650 or templeadathy@ Keene PM Film, Colonial Theater, Main St., Bethlehem The book to be discussed is I am a Refugee by Camillo comcast.net. This celebration of community, tradition and The movie to be shown is The Debt, "a taut, Adler. More information: [email protected]. Thursday, August 3 delicious kosher BBQ is sure to delight all! Enjoy beautifully crafted thriller that tackles themes of Sounds in the Sanctuary your meal with friends and family or order your humanity, revenge and truth." (Time Out). (English, 5 PM, Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, Bethlehem Temple Beth Abraham Charity Golf meals to go. $15 per adult, $10 per student, $5 for rated R). More information: Tournament Featuring Richard Kogan, piano, in a presentation of children 12 and under. More information: Malcolm www.bethlehemsynagogue.org. “West Side Story: The Mind and the Music of 7:30 AM registration, 8 AM shotgun shot, at 352-1644. Soughegan Woods Golf Club, Amherst Friday, August 18 Leonard Bernstein.” More information: www. This fun-filled event is open to all men and women, Tuesday, August 8 Barbeque followed by Shabbat Services bethlehemsynagogue.org. members and nonmembers. Space is limited. First CAA Book Club’s Summer Short Story 6 PM, Temple Israel, Manchester BBQ and Barchu come first served! More information and to register: Evening Reservations close at noon on August 11, call 5:30 PM, Pre-Shabbat BBQ, 7 PM outdoor Shabbat 883-8184 or tbanashua.org. 7 PM, Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene Christine at 622-6171 (leave message). Temple service, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua White Mountain Jewish Film Festival More information: 352-6747. members, no charge /Nonmembers, $15/person. $9 per adult, $6 per child, free for children under 5. 6:30 PM Reception on the Patio, 7 PM Speaker, 7:30 Wednesday, August 9 Potluck Supper and Shabbat Service Please RSVP by Tuesday for Friday's dinner. No PM Film, Colonial Theater, Main St., Bethlehem 6:30 PM, Congregation Betenu, Amherst RSVP necessary for service. More information: 883- Books of Jewish Interest Meeting 8184 or www.tbanashua.org. The movie to be shown is The Attack (Hebrew with 4 PM, Bethlehem Public Library, Bethlehem Come meet Congregation Betenu‘s new Rabbinic English subtitles rated R). More information: www. Intern, Samuel Blumberg. More information: 886- The book to be discussed is Notorious RBG: The Life Thursday, August 31 bethlehemsynagogue.org. 1633 or [email protected]. and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon. White Mountain Jewish Film Festival - Friday August 4 More information: [email protected]. Monthly Summer Pre-Shabbat BBQ Closing Night 6:30 PM, Temple Israel, Dover 6:30 PM Reception on the Patio, 7 PM Speaker, 7:30 Shabbat Service with Special Guests Friday, August 11 7 PM, Temple Israel, Dover All are invited to share in a free BBQ and Shabbat PM Film, Colonial Theater, Main St., Bethlehem All are welcome to join us for this special Shabbat Sounds in the Sanctuary fellowship. The temple will provide all food including The movie to be shown is I'm Not Rappaport. This evening and service. We will be joined by a guest 5 PM, Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, Bethlehem kosher hotdogs and kosher vegan grillers. For more delightful comedy stars the irreverent and speaker on tourism in Israel and a special Cantorial Featuring Amit Peled, cellist and Elizabeth Borowski, information: [email protected] or the unforgettable Walter Matthau (The Odd Couple, guest. More information: rabbisam@dovertemple. pianist. More information: www. temple office at 742-3976. Sunshine Boys, Grumpy Old Men) opposite award- org or the temple office at 742-3976. bethlehemsynagogue.org. winner Ossie Davis (English, rated PG). More information: www.bethlehemsynagogue.org.
Shlicha continued from page 1 cially during tough times. The ethical We are borrowing against our endow- The board of directors of New Hamp- curiosity, an unquenchable thirst to learn army, my experience, and most impor- ment in our commitment to reinstate this shire’s Jewish Federation and I are asking more, to connect with her, to connect tantly, the love of my country and Jew- program for the 2017-18 fiscal year. We for your help to create an endowed fund with this beautiful land, home of my an- ish/Israeli values instilled in me.” fully recognize that it is a vital part of to sustain this key initiative moving for- cestors countless generations ago. The presence of a Shlicha touches many our identity and our responsibility. At ward. L’dor V’dor -- we must pass down Noam’s energy is infectious. Her excite- lives in meaningful and powerful ways. present, the cost of our other programs this tradition. We must protect what we ment about moving to New Hampshire While the commitment to reinstate the together with this initiative far exceed the love. We must give generously to ensure from her home and family in Tel Aviv is Shlicha Program for New Hampshire’s amount raised by our annual campaign. that this program can flourish for years palpable. Her curiosity about our commu- Jewish community was unanimous We run a tight ship with a lean budget to come. These funds must grow along- nity and her interest in learning about all among our board, the plan to deficit- and small staff; however, Federation will side our annual campaign so that all that of the many different pockets of Jewish fund this transformative program for our not be able to sustain the program longer Federation does -- PJ Library, social ser- life in our state is magnificent. No doubt, community will certainly be a struggle. term forward without more support from vices, Seniors Forever Young, Camper- her personality and her presence will make Despite the $70,000-a-year program our New Hampshire Jewish community.“ ships, Israel Experience Grants, The Jew- an indelible impression on all she encoun- price tag, and the tremendous commit- And here is the opportunity inside our ish Reporter, mini-grants to our syna- ters. She is a 26-year-old former soldier in ment of staff and volunteer resources, it challenge: gogues, Hebrew School allocations, and the IDF, a businesswoman, a songwriter, was clear to everyone that the potential • If you see (as we do) that the impact our Preschool -- can thrive. and a talented vocalist. impact of the program’s return at this of this program (or worse… the lack To those who are our long-time sup- When asked to describe what kind of moment in Federation’s evolution is criti- of it) is worth fighting for…. porters, join me in reflecting upon what Israel she would like to bring to our com- cal and outweighed the risk • If you believe (as we do) that the more we can give. To those who have munity, Noam glowingly responded: “I As Board Chair Jeff Crocker put it, connections made through this pro- been “on the fence” about a philan- hope I can bring my kind of Israel, which “Including the cost of this program in gram with our children, grandchil- thropic commitment to JFNH, now is is very beautiful, full of warm people. our 2017-18 budget presents a challenge dren, and seniors are transformative the time to join us. Whether in the form The closeness of the community, espe- and an opportunity for our community. and powerful…. of a tax-deductible donation, a sustain- • If you care (as we do) about Jewish ing monthly pledge, a gift of stock, or a pride, Israeli culture, and preserv- legacy gift to our specially endowed ing these connections for future Shlicha fund, we are here to graciously generations…. facilitate a personally meaningful in- Keeping you connected • If you missed this program (as we vestment in any amount. did) and cannot wait to welcome Please join me in welcoming Noam Wolf NEWS Noam Wolf to the Granite State…. by attending our annual meeting on Sun- e • If you see (as we do) the tremendous, day, September 10. To learn more about unparalleled positive impact that the how you can give of your time, talent, or jewishnh.org return of our beloved Shlicha pro- tzedakah to help us raise these much-need- gram can have for our community…. ed funds — or to RSVP to our Annual • GIVE. Meeting — please call Federation at 627- And so our work together begins anew. 7679 or email [email protected].
PAGE 4 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 Keeping My Israel Connections staying in my home to my high school for a day. Not all of them spoke excellent English, and my Hebrew left something to By Becca Noyovitz be desired, but I managed to connect with Growing up, my family was an active each of the teens, and promised that I participant in the Jewish community in would visit them in Israel one day. New Hampshire, making me, by default, Now a 23-year-old occupational thera- an active member as well. I didn’t realize pist, I have spent the last six months work- it at the time, but the connections I would ing in Tel Aviv at a nonprofit organization make through the Jewish Federation of that provides psychosocial support and New Hampshire would follow me into advocacy to East African refugees living my adult life, and would enrich my inter- in Israel. While my focus has certainly national experiences in ways I never been on my work, I have taken the oppor- thought possible. tunity of being in Israel to reconnect with From the very first shlicha (Israel emis- my Israeli friends, some of whom I had sary) to the last, my family has invited not seen in years. Upon landing at Ben into our home and hearts the women who Gurion Airport, I stayed my first nights came to New Hampshire for a year of back in Israel with Liron and her family in their lives to promote Israel and commu- Haifa. I spent Passover with Inbar and nity togetherness. The shlicha program in her family in their village of Givat Ela in Becca Noyovitz and former JFNH shlicha Becca Noyovitz and former Beach Teen New Hampshire began when I was quite the north of Israel, and they gave me a Carmel Harel in Tel Aviv Chen Tam in Zikhron Ya'akov young, around 11 years old, and contin- seder to remember and a gorgeous hike in ued until I was in college. In the early the Golan Heights. I have also seen Car- years, these young women created a con- mel, Ayelet, Shlomit, and Ore, who have nection with me that was like that of a big been generous enough to open their sister; our second shlicha, Liron, was serv- homes to me during my times of travel. A ing the community during the year of my special reconnection was with Chen, one Bat Mitzvah and participated in the cere- of the girls from Hof HaCarmel that mony and celebration as a member of our stayed in my home nearly a decade ago. I family. As I got older, I began to form stayed in her home during my trip to Is- friendships with the shlichot, finding more rael in 2015, and while we stayed in touch in common with them and enjoying over the years through Facebook, seeing spending time together. Though I moved each other again after all this time was in- away to go to college, I built a relationship credibly fun and nostalgic. with every shlicha that came through New Though I do not live in New Hamp- Hampshire, during school breaks and shire anymore, I am grateful for the last- summers at home. ing connections I built through the Jew- I also had the unique opportunity to ish community there. I am so glad that I host Israeli teens in my home during the was able to spend quality time with my winter of my freshman year of high Israeli “sisters” these past few months. school. New Hampshire’s “Sister City” in Thank you to the JFNH for the finan- Israel, Hof HaCarmel, brought a delega- cial assistance that contributed to my tion of nine Israeli teenagers to the state Israel experience. as a part of a singing troupe named the Former JFNH shlicha Inbar Keren Rattner, Becca Noyovitz, and Paula Silver in Tel Aviv Beach Teens. I made the most of the expe- Becca Noyovitz, daughter of Paula Sil- rience, celebrating Chanukah with their ver and Paul Noyovitz, is a resident of group, taking them to learn how to ski, Merrimack and received an Israel Experi- and even bringing the three girls who were ence grant from JFNH.
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Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 5 JFNH Board Welcomes Paul Bieber of Fitzwilliam The Board of Directors of Jewish Fed- architectural glass, from windows for Ahavas Achim in Keene, where he was where he is an employee for the state. eration of New Hampshire is proud to New York City skyscrapers, to high ener- asked to be treasurer in 2006. Says Jeffrey Crocker, Board Chair, “I announce the addition of Paul Bieber of gy-efficiency glazing installations, safety “Two years later, I tore up my past- have known Paul and his wife, Elaine, Fitzwilliam, NH. and security glass. president’s-club card and became the since they moved to New Hampshire Born and raised in “Living on Long Island, my Jewish president of Ahavas Achim, a position I more than 10 years ago. Paul and Elaine Cleveland, Ohio, Paul life re-emerged. Elaine and I joined proudly held for five years,” Bieber remi- have spent countless hours as volunteers was a Bar Mitzvah at Temple Beth David, a reform Congre- nisced. After a transitional year as imme- and supporters of the Jewish community Temple on the Heights -- gation in Commack, New York, with diate past president on the board of Con- in Monadnock region. His substantial a large, Conservative the intention of giving our children a gregation Ahavas Achim, he now serves management and financial skills, honed congregation. He earned Jewish education. I was invited to join as the financial secretary. Paul and his over an impressive business career, will a Bachelor of Science in Paul Bieber the Temple Board and learned the his- wife were also honored by JFNH with a make him an extremely valuable asset to Business from Babson College in Welles- tory of our new community. I joined Shem Tov award in 2015. our Board of Directors and to our state- ley, MA, after which he relocated to the the Brotherhood, became an officer, Though Paul is retired from his full- wide Jewish community as JFNH em- Boston area. In 1974, he married Elaine, and was elected as President of the time employment, he enjoys working in a barks on its ambitious agenda moving and together they have raised two amaz- Brotherhood,” explained Bieber. Step- consulting capacity with a group of clients forward. We are thrilled to welcome Paul ing children Jessica and Philip. ping into the Temple leadership, he was in the glass industry. He also writes a to our Board.” Paul has a lifetime of experience in the vice-president and then president of weekly glass-related blog, articles for trade The Biebers are currently relishing glass industry (sales, manufacturing, ar- the 700-member reform congregation magazines, and has even published a book their newest role, that of proud grand- chitectural glass, and more). In 1985, af- with a Hebrew school enrollment of titled Solutions to Everyday Business Prob- parents to their first grandchild (a boy, ter many years in sales, he became the over 300 students. lems. Their daughter Jessica and son-in- born in February 2017). COO of Floral Glass (located on Long In 2005, Elaine and Paul retired and law Bobby reside in Manhattan, where she Paul is honored to serve Federation Island), where he worked for over 20 moved to Fitzwilliam, NH, to be closer works in a Jewish communal program as a and to help represent the Monadnock years. Growing with the company, Bieber to her aging mother and her brother and director of their preschool. Philip and his Region for Jewish Federation of New oversaw manufacturing for every type of sister. They quickly joined Congregation wife Meaghan live in Burlington, VT, Hampshire. The Israel National Trail Comes to the Upper Valley By Paul Etkind The Israel National Trail is 684 miles tations to take time off from the trail for a and psychological weight. He also no- long. It extends between Mount Hermon meal in people’s homes. Sometimes these ticed, in a more visceral way, how much Hanover — Udi Goren, a renowned Is- on the Syrian border to Eilat at the south- meals approached all-day events and im- history is entrenched within the land. He raeli photographer who served as an Art- ern end of Israel. The trail was modeled promptu festivals. came to see how every empire has left its ist in Residence for the Jewish Federation on the Appalachian Trail in America. It is Udi spoke of the Trail Angels they expe- layer in the stone and architecture of the of New Hampshire in May, visited the a rocky and rugged trail traversing from rienced. Like the Angels of the Appala- landscape. The Jewish nation is merely the Upper Valley in late May to talk about his mountaintops with snow fields to green chian Trail, these people went out of their current layer of this historical record. It hike along the full distance of the Israel fields and forests to lowland deserts. He way to help the hikers, with offers of food, fostered a new-found sense of humility National Trail. The visit was cosponsored and his travelling partner, Rotem, experi- rest, a night in their homes in the comfort and perspective about his nation and its by Kol Ha Emek, the Upper Valley Jewish enced these gradual changes in the coun- of a bed, and a place to charge their phones. people. He successfully communicated his Community. The talk was held at the tryside as they walked 10-20 miles each The physical demands of the trip, along sense of awe and respect through his Howe Public Library in Hanover. day. As they went along, Udi realized that with the increasing sense of connection to words and his photographs to the very ap- Udi describes himself as a travel photog- his mind began adjusting from the Israel the land and the unfailing grace and preciative audience. rapher who collects and tells stories. As so of the daily news to that of being increas- friendship they encountered, turned this The Kol Ha Emek Upper Valley Jewish many other Israelis, Udi planned to spend ingly connected to the land, its plant and hike into a physical and spiritual journey. Community (UVJC) is a welcoming, egal- his gap year between military service and animal life, and its people. Their experiences differed dramatically itarian congregation providing Jewish college traveling. He discovered that he en- Udi spoke of his encounters with the from the Israel that was being reported in spiritual, educational, social, and cultural joyed the travel and documenting it with people of his nation: Jews, Arabs, Bedou- the national and international news. All opportunities to the Upper Connecticut photos so much that his gap year lasted for ins, and Druze. He and Rotem did not of this resulted in diminishing emotional River Valley. six years. He then attended the Brooks In- know, nor did they have expectations, of stitute of Photography, followed by an in- how they would be received as they met ternship at National Geographic. He de- people on the trail and in the villages A Photo Journey With Udi Goren cided in the winter of 2015 to hike the along the trail. They were unfailingly By Rabbi Eric Cohen length of the trail. The 2014 War in Gaza greeted with smiles, gracious hospitality, Udi described his experiences hiking had been particularly traumatic for him, and a desire to talk -- not of politics or Manchester — On May 19, Udi Goren, from Mount Hermon in the north to Ei- and he wanted to experience his nation and religion or differences, but of life on the a renowned journalist and photographer, lat in the south, and he said that this was the people within outside of the stories of trail and commonalities of each others’ took 20 Temple Israel members on a video his rediscovery of the land of Israel. Udi friction that filled the media. lives. They were also met with many invi- journey of his 1100-km trek along the Is- told us that his encounters with generous rael Nature Trail. Born and raised in Israel, and thoughtful people along the way, as Udi, a former professional volleyball play- well as his experiences of the varied land- Keeping you connected er, graduated with honors from the visual scapes he encountered, offered both a journalism program of the Brooks Insti- spiritual rebirth and a physical challenge. NEWS tute of Photography in California after his The presentation was fascinating and e service in the Israeli army. He interned with moving. Following the program, those jewishnh.org National Geographic Television and is a present participated in Kaballat Shabbat gifted professional photographer. and an Oneg.
PAGE 6 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 Keeping My Israel Connections
By Udi Goren, Visiting Israeli Artist in Residence (Part two of excerpts from Udi’s diary of his NH visit in May)
It was hard to believe that this month has ended so quickly. In spite of the fact that I was very busy (23 events in total), it didn’t feel like hard work. If anything, it’s probably what made it pass so quickly. During the month of May I learned to like New Hampshire very much. I traveled Israel artist in residence Udi Goren and to most of this small state, met with peo- former JFNH interim executive director Temple B’Nai Israel thanks JFNH for sponsoring Udi Goren, the shaliach from Israel Bobbie Brayer ple from almost every community, and who visited TBI during the weekend of May 20. Udi’s presentation was very well attended was always taken by the warmness and May 17, Temple Israel, Portsmouth by members of TBI and the community at large. The reinstatement of the shlicha program is a real feather in the cap of the Federation! the gratitude with which I was received. Program: Jerusalem (3-6 grade), Walk of This was a wonderful opportunity to visit the Land (adults) was an Israeli, another had a son that to see some familiar faces from the previ- congregations that I wouldn’t otherwise Usually, doing two programs in one made aliya, the third had just come back ous night, but also some new faces of be able to -- congregations that are too day can be tiring, but it turned out that from there. The best part was that people people who wanted to come and hear small to afford bringing in a guest speaker having two programs in Temple Israel came at the end to ask questions and some of the trail stories. from Israel, but are as keen and enthusias- was easier than one. For the class, all the share their own experiences, which is al- The children were very keen on partici- tic to learn about Israel and maintain Hebrew School children came to the ways a good sign. pating, and I believe I managed to show their Jewish tradition and identity. I was main hall to have the class together. We some a few things that had their imagina- surprised to discover how appreciative immediately went into a high pace of May 18, Temple Adath Yeshurun, tion going and maybe even got them excit- and grateful people were for my visit -- questions and answers that kept them on Manchester ed about Israel. I put an emphasis on hav- time and time again I felt privileged to be their toes the whole time. Since there Program: Layers of Jerusalem (for adults) ing them reflect on their own experiences: the one that gave people a sense that they were about 40 students, there was always It was the fourth time I was invited to hiking in New Hampshire, visiting other were important to the New Hampshire someone to answer my questions or ask speak at TAY, so I felt at home. The nice parts of the United States, thinking about Jewish community, just like any other questions, which kept the discussion go- women (and one man) of the seniors’ hospitality, tzedaka and Jewish tradition. congregation in the country. ing and flowing. group were incredibly welcoming and im- I think that a big part of my experience The kids were well behaved and a de- mediately made sure, like good Jewish May 23, Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, was going to the more remote places, light to teach. moms, that I was eating, feeling comfort- Bethlehem which afforded me the opportunity to be After a break, we went on to the sec- able and had everything I needed. Program: Walk of the Land (for adults) hosted in people’s homes. This was yet an- ond event. There was some concern that I had a very nice time sitting down to I have no doubt that this talk was other layer of familiarity with the congre- due to the Celtics game that night people eat with a group of them, who shared scheduled to make sure that I come back gations, as I was offered the opportunity might think twice about coming, but the their stories with me while listening to to New Hampshire. It was a gorgeous to hear people’s own stories and history. room ended up being full. There were my stories about Israel and my back- drive from Hanover, going into the White Thank you, JFNH, and thank you to several people that had direct and inti- ground. Mountains and seeing how the scenery all the communities that hosted me. I mate connections with Israel, which When everyone had had their share of changes as I got closer to the town. I have can’t wait to be back! made the topic close to their hearts: one food, we began talking about Jerusalem. always liked small towns, but small towns It was important for me to make sure ev- close to the mountains are even better. eryone in the audience had a firm grasp I was warmly greeted and taken to din- of Israel’s outline, geography, and bound- ner and later had a nice time meeting aries. Then, we moved on to speak about people at the library. As a small commu- the history and religious significance of nity, everyone knows everyone, and it felt the city to all monotheistic religions. We like a very warm and tight community. ended with a look at the secular side of Many of the people I’ve spoken to de- Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and a bus- cided to live there because of the proxim- tling hub of life, culture, and commerce. ity to the mountains and their love of nature and hiking. For that reason, they May 21, Temple B’nai Israel, Laconia were excited to hear about the trail, see Program: Walk of the Land (for religious the photos, and could actually relate as school) fellow hikers. The event was held in part- As always, it’s nice to go back to a nership with the Appalachian Mountain place I’ve already visited, especially if it Club, which helped bring some people was just the night before. However, this from outside of the Jewish community. I class was different in that it was the first feel that is most valuable, helping the time I had more adults than children in Jewish community be a contributing part Students at Philips Exeter Academy and their spiritual leader Rabbi Jennifer Marx Asch the religious school class. I was surprised of the general community. enjoyed meeting Udi Goren.
Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 7 Pondering Our Jewish Calendar: Early or Late? Are they early or late this year? “They,” Rabbi in the House why Ramadan wanders throughout the and October. of course, are the Yamim Noraim, the year.) And since the solar year is also lon- The year 5777 was not a leap year, nor Days of Awe, the High Holy Days. How ger than the lunar year, roughly 365 days, is 5778, so this year, Rosh Hashanah be- many of us have asked this question? the experts had to come up with a meth- gins on the evening of September 20. Is The truth is that Rosh Hashanah and Rabbi Beth Davidson od that made up the extra days and that early or late? I guess that depends on Yom Kippur fall each and every year at Temple Adath Yeshurun aligned the two calendars. where you are in your process of teshu- the same time, on the first of Tishri and By the 8th century CE, the leadership vah , repentance. Have you reached out to the tenth of Tishri. They aren’t early or of the Jewish community throughout the those you have wronged and asked for late, they are exactly on time (no cracks Diaspora created and adopted a compli- forgiveness? Yes, we have the Aseret about Jewish standard time here). hours, and because it would be inconve- cated method of intercalation (harmo- Y’may Teshuvah, the Ten Days of Repen- What changes is the civil calendar, and nient to start a day in the middle of a day, nizing the lunar and solar calendars.) tance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom our perception of the holidays. The Ya- the rabbis decreed that the months would They developed a 19-year cycle, and over Kippur, to do this important work, but mim can fall from the end of August -- alternate between 29 and 30 days, with this period of time, seven leap years were why wait until the last minute? We can early, especially for rabbis who are still two months, Cheshvan and Kislev, al- inserted. Each leap year included a sec- start now, looking back over the year writing sermons -- through the beginning lowed to have either 29 or 30 days. This ond, 30-day month of Adar. This extra passed, and begin the process of reaching of October -- late, especially for rabbis fills in the missing hours and enables every month appears in the 3rd, 6th, 8th, 11th, out to other humans. Only after we have who are still writing sermons. day to run from sundown to sundown. 14th, 17th, and 19th years. By adding this made our best efforts to make it right Why so much leeway? The months in The major festivals, however, like Pass- extra Adar, the lunar calendar stays in with those here on earth can we hope to our Jewish calendar are lunar, leading to a over and Sukkot, have an agricultural sync with the solar calendar. (If you are be forgiven by God, when, on Yom Kip- year that is approximately 354 days long. component and so needed to be fixed to a born in Adar II, you celebrate in Adar I; pur, we reach upwards and outwards. In our calendar, days are counted from particular period in a solar year. You the same goes for a yahrzeit .) So, de- May each and every one of us be in- sundown to sundown (this tradition is can’t, for example, celebrate Sukkot, the pending on whether any given year is a scribed for a year of health and happi- based on the verse in Genesis, “There was Fall Harvest Festival, in January (Our leap year or not, and whether or not the ness, prosperity and peace, and may we evening, there was morning, the first Muslim neighbors do not align their lu- preceding year was a leap year, our High make our observances of the Yamim No- day.”) But because a day isn’t exactly 24 nar calendar with the solar one, which is Holy Days can move between August raim timely and fulfilling. Temple Israel Names New Interim Rabbi By Steve Saulten last years of my life. My wife started to miss leading the dav- Chaplain for the Far East, stationed at Iris and I fulfilled a dream of ening and leyning from the To- Clark Air Base, Philippines, with respon- Manchester — With the departure of moving up to the Seacoast, be- rah. So, I start August 1, and sibilities including traveling to bases in Rabbi Eric Cohen for a new position, ing close to family and the Iris and I look forward to mak- Thailand and Taiwan. In the military Temple Israel has had the good fortune ocean. It was a great twelve ing a new group of friends. If chaplaincy, I developed and lived an out- to contract with Rabbi Gary Atkins for months of settling into our you see an occasional visitor look of interfaith cooperation, respect, the position of interim Rabbi of Temple new home, decorating/upgrad- from Connecticut at a Shabbat and sharing, which has been part of my Israel. Rabbi Gary will serve on a part- ing, having fun, and enjoying service, welcome them as you life ever since. I am “reliving” some of time basis for the next year while the new learning activities; making would anyone who enters the those experiences by having become a Board continues the search for a perma- new friends and new traditions; Interim Rabbi synagogue doors! chaplain in the New Hampshire wing of nent Rabbi. being near family and the Sea- Gary Atkins Let me tell you about my- the Civil Air Patrol (although the air- Rabbi Gary brings a wealth of experi- coast. My adjustment to retire- self: Iris and I moved to Lee, planes are MUCH smaller). ence to Temple, and we anticipate his ar- ment has been easy and good! New Hampshire on July 1, 2016, to a In Bloomfield, I continued my commu- rival with great enthusiasm. He will offi- But life has its surprises, and one of wonderful condo development (21 units nity involvement by being both chair of cially start on August 1. We invite mem- them was being told that Temple Israel in on 42 acres of conservation land). I was the Bloomfield Interfaith Association and bers of the Jewish community to meet Manchester was looking for a part-time ordained by the Jewish Theological serving as President of the Greater Hart- and chat with Rabbi Gary Atkins and to rabbi to be an interim successor for Rab- Seminary in 1974 and have had a full ford Rabbinical Association. Every part attend his first Shabbat service on Friday, bi Eric, and as Dr. Jeffrey Salloway, your and rewarding career as a chaplain, con- of the rabbinical role gave me great satis- August 4. USCJ regional kehillah representative, gregational rabbi, and mohel (although faction, from working with b’nai mitzvah said, maybe the ideal candidate was right I am retired from doing that unique kids to helping with all the cusp points of Rabbi Gary’s Letter to the Congregation: around the corner. mitzvah), as well as a few other activities the life cycle. My rabbinical mentors in- Just over a year ago, I retired from my So here I am. Iris and I met some of along the way. clude Rabbis David Wolpe and Harold congregation of ten years in Bloomfield, you during a Shabbat weekend; we had I was born on December 19, 1945, in Kushner, and you will often hear me talk CT. I had turned 70, the synagogue pro- delightful conversations with President Cleveland, Ohio. I attended Dartmouth about their writings and insights. vided a wonderful birthday party cele- Steve and others. It seems that we are on College and recently participated in (and So, after having served pulpits in Geor- brating that milestone, and I felt that it the “same wavelength” as to what the po- co-led the memorial service for) the gia, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, I am was time to enjoy the (hopefully many) sition entails, and, I have to admit, I had class’s 50th reunion. I served in the U.S. looking forward to sharing my stories Air Force from 1966 to 1970. While in and my Torah-teaching with you, as we uniform, I became seriously interested in continue to live our lives as God’s holy See what’s happening in the community at www.jewishnh.org my Judaism and, after my discharge, people, His am segula, in this coming studied and was ordained at the Rabbini- year of transition for Temple Israel. I cal School of the Jewish Theological pray that the Holy One Blessed Be He SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Seminary of America in New York City. gives me good insights, strength, and Tell Them You Saw Their Ad in The Reporter! I then returned to the Air Force as a health, in order to have the coming year chaplain and served as Area Jewish be a good one for all of us together.
PAGE 8 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 Congregation Betenu Welcomes Rabbinic Intern Sam Blumberg Amherst — Congregation For the past five years, Sam Betenu is delighted to an- has been a middle school Jew- nounce that Samuel Blumberg ish studies teacher at Portland has accepted its offer to serve Jewish Academy, a private Jew- as Rabbinic Intern. Sam will be ish day school in Portland, Or- at Betenu one weekend each egon. According to the princi- month from September pal of the school, Sam is “a through May. He will lead ser- natural leader in a very gentle vices on Friday evening, will and appropriate way.” In addi- work with the students at Congregation tion to his teaching duties, Sam Betenu’s Religious School on Betenu’s new has led services at the school. Sunday morning, and will lead rabbinic intern, He has also independently tu- Adult Education classes Sun- Sam Blumberg tored B’Nei Mitzvot students, %RRN # ! " $ !$$%#$# " # ! "# "! %! "" " " #% ! 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Ticket winners must be non-mem- Etz Hayim Synagogue Service. Sat., Sept. 30: 10 AM Yom Kippur service, available 18 free tickets to potential mem- bers or former members who left the con- Wed., Sept. 20: 7:15 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah 1:30 PM Family Service, 4 PM Afternoon Service/ service. Thurs., Sept. 21: 9:30 AM Rosh Hashanah Yizkor, 5 PM Concluding Service, followed by Break bers, so that unaffiliated people may en- gregation in good standing. Each ticket service, 1 PM Tashlich. Fri., Sept. 22: 9:30 AM the Fast. joy its warm and welcoming services. will admit an individual or a family of up Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Service. Tues., Oct. 4: 9:30 “As we continue to nurture the vibrant to four people. AM Rosh Hashanah service. Fri., Sept. 29: 7:15 MANCHESTER community at TAY, we look forward to “While this may seem like an unusual PM Kol Nidre. Sat., Sept. 30: 9:30 AM Yom Kippur Temple Israel welcoming new Jewish families to our approach, we hope this drawing will en- service. Wed., Sept. 20: 6:30 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah congregation,” said TAY President Cate courage those looking for a place to wor- service. Thurs., Sept. 21: 9 AM Rosh Hashanah Tanzer. “We’re proud to offer all our ship during the High Holy Day Season to DOVER service, 5 PM Tashlich. Fri., Sept. 22: 9 AM Rosh members rich and meaningful services explore TAY,” said TAY Vice President Temple Israel Hashanah Day 2 service, 7:15 PM Shabbat Shuva during the High Holidays, and we enjoy and Chair of the Ritual Committee Jona- Wed., Sept. 20: 8 PM Rosh Hashanah evening Fri. service. Sat., Sept. 23: 9:30 AM Shabbat Shuva sharing these opportunities to worship than Baron. service. Thurs., Sept. 21: 10 AM Rosh Hashanah service. Fri., Sept. 29: 6 PM Minchah followed by with those who are seeking a congrega- For more information and to register morning service, 12 PM Tashlich at the Pond. Fri., Kol Nidre. Sat., Sept. 30: 7 AM Yom Kippur Sept. 22: 11 AM Rosh Hashanah Music & service, 7:15 PM Break the Fast. Thurs., Oct. 5: tional family.” for the drawing, visit TAY online at Meditation, 12 PM Potluck Brunch, 4:15 PM Family 9:30 AM Sukkot service. Fri., Oct. 6: 7 AM Sukkot 2 Unaffiliated people who are interested taynh.org. The deadline to register is Tashlich, 5 PM Kabbalat Shabbat at the Pond. Sat., service. Thurs., Oct. 12: 9:30 AM Shemini Atzeret in learning more about TAY are encour- Sept 1. Sept. 23: Shabbat Shuva morning Torah study. with Yizkor. Fri., Oct. 13: 7 AM Simchat Torah with Sun., Sept. 24: 10 AM and 11 AM Cemetery Yizkor. TAY HIGH HOLY DAY TICKET DRAWING For the first time ever TEMPLE ADATH YESHURUN is offering tickets for this year’s Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services September 20th, 21st, 22nd & September 29th, 30th FREE OF CHARGE Only 18 tickets are available – check out our website to see if you are eligible: taynh.org Deadline for entering the drawing is September 1, 2017 d DW> d,z ^,hZhE/^Z &KZD^zE'K'h >Kd dϭϱϮWZK^W d^dZ d͕DE, ^d Z͕E, PAGE 10 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 PJ Library Perspective: Etz Hayim Synagogue Opens Shabbat At Our House Hebrew School Registration ner” reminded me we had not yet made it Derry — If you enter our synagogue take just a few minutes. Parents will fill late into the afternoon. With no time to on any Tuesday or Wednesday night dur- out forms (available at registration and make our own dough, we purchased some By Allyson Guertin, PJ Library ing the school year, you will see lots of on the website) and deliver a check for pre-made and I set him up to “roll out the Coordinator activity, a high degree of excitement, rich the deposit at $50 per child. three snakes” that would be braided into camaraderie, friendships forming, and of The Hebrew School program, for stu- What does Shabbat look like each week our challah. As he worked, I rushed around course, active learning. dents entering grades 2 through 6, begins at your house? At the end of each busy the kitchen cleaning and starting dinner. In There are six classes: Kita Aleph, 2nd on Tuesday, September 5, at 6:15 PM. The week, as my son Max sits in his car seat on my rush to get everything done, he kept grade; Kitah Bet, 3rd grade; Kita Gim- B’nai Mitzvah program begins our way home from Preschool calling me back to him, “Mom- mel, 4th and 5th grade; Kita Dalet, 6th on Wednesday, September 6, at 5 PM. eating the little challah he’s my, I want to help mix the egg grade; B’Nai Mitzvah Program, 7th The Sunday Camp program, for students made there, the flood of guilt and honey.” “Mommy, YOU grade; and Confirmation Class, 8th and ages 4 through 6, begins Sunday, Septem- comes over me that I haven’t have to roll a snake too!” 9th grade. The B’Nai Mitzvah and Con- ber 17, at 10 AM.Registration begins on done more to prepare for Shab- Finally we were ready for firmation classes meet on Wednesday or about August 29, 2017. The tentative bat at home. No lace tablecloth braiding, with all three pieces nights; the other classes meet on Tuesday first night of Tuesday night classes is Sep- or special dinner, not even a of our challah rolled out and night. Each class is taught by an experi- tember 5, and the tentative first night of challah to share with our meal. waiting. As I walked over to enced teacher. We also have a monthly Wednesday night classes is September 6. I made myself a promise as help him braid, my sweet son Sunday Family Camp in which four- to For more information, please go to the school year came to an end and I knew looked at me and said, “Look, Mommy, six-year olds share a fun, artistic, and www.etzhayim.org; contact the office or the summer would mean quieter weeks for one is you, one is me, and one is daddy. musical two-hour adventure in Jewish our rabbi, Rabbi Peter Levy, at (603) my family. Each Friday Max and I would When you braid us together, we are a fam- learning with their parents. 432-0004; or email the education coor- make a challah together, something to sig- ily.” I slowed down and looked at him in Religious school registration at Etz dinator, Michael Schloss, at education@ nify the week’s end and the holiday of that moment, speaking the truth in a way Hayim Synagogue of Derry will take etzhyam.org. rest. only a child can, and suddenly I knew why place on Tuesday, August 29, from 6:15 We hope you will join our warm and The first Friday of our summer vacation Shabbat is so special. Shabbat in our house to 7:15 PM. The streamlined process will welcoming community. approached with the hectic schedule of the is a reminder that just for a moment each school year not yet settled. Max, who had week, we need to stop what is happening in been looking forward to making a “big our crazy, hectic lives and just make time to See what’s happening in the community at www.jewishnh.org challah we could share with daddy at din- slow down, rest, and spend time together. 2WQV][NWZ\PM0QOP0WTQLIa[ 66 Salmon Street, Manchester, NH 03104 603.622.6171 o[email protected] Rabbi Gary Atkins will lead a full schedule Services & Events Holiday Hebrew Year 5778 Time of Yom Tov services from Rosh Hashanah Erev Rosh Hashanah Sept. 20 6:30 pm through Simchat Torah. Once again, the Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Sept. 21 9:00 am renowned Hazen, Cantor Daniel Moreno, Tashlich Sept. 21 5:00 pm is coming from Israel to add his Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Sept. 22 9:00 am wonderful voice to our services. Shabbat Shuva Fri night Sept. 22 7:15 pm Shabbat Shuva Sat morning Sept. 23 9:30 am Yom Kippur Minchah followed by Kol Nidre Sept. 29 6:00 pm Temple Israel welcomes both old and new Yom Kippur Morning Sept. 30 7:00 am members of the Jewish Community. One Yom Kippur Break Fast (Register by noon on Sept. 22) Sept. 30 7:15 pm ticket covers all events, including our catered Sukkot 1 Oct. 5 9:30 am break fast and Pizza in the Hut. Children’s Sukkot 2 Oct. 6 7:00 am Kabbalat Shabbat Services with Sukkot Pizza in the Hut Oct. 6 6:00pm program available. Please call the Temple to (Register by noon on Sept. 29) purchase tickets or to learn Shemini Atzeret (with Yizkor) Oct. 12 9:30 am about membership opportunities. Simchat Torah (with Yizkor) Oct. 13 7:00 am Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 11 New Action-Oriented Papers Focus on Deep Challenges Facing Jewish Continuity June 8, 2017 — The Jewish People ing that Jewish social networks (spouse paper summarizes the latest quantitative main contributor to today’s Jewish Policy Institute (JPPI) has released two and close friends), Jewish education, and qualitative research on Jewish iden- strength. In recent decades, this pillar of action-oriented papers that focus on the Jewish family formation, and Jewish tity formation for each point of inter- Jewish life has been in significant de- deep challenges facing Jewish continuity inter-generational continuity mutually vention along the Jewish life cycle: early cline. Globalization contributes greatly in North America. reinforce one another, recalling what childhood, elementary and middle to making the identity and identification “Family, Engagement, and Jewish JPPI once termed a “virtuous circle.” school, adolescence, college years, and paradigm one of choice. This creates a Continuity among American Jews” was They postulate that Jewish personal re- emerging adulthood. The research find- critical challenge for Israel and the prepared at JPPI by prominent Ameri- lationships nurture more Jewish en- ings in the paper are analyzed in light of North American Jewish leadership to can-Jewish scholars, Profs. Sylvia gagement; and the more Jewishly en- the theoretical perspectives of social invest more in the middle in order to Barack Fishman and Steven M. Cohen. gaged develop and sustain more Jewish networks and social capital. mitigate its dwindling. The papers in The authors surmise that considerable personal relationships. Hence, fewer Avinoam Bar-Yosef, president of this publication show the importance of disturbing evidence points to deeply Jewish relationships mean less engage- JPPI, notes, “The sense of belonging to creating a life-cycle strategy, starting challenging trends in America’s Jewish ment and fewer Jews; and less engage- the Jewish people in these times of fluid with enhanced post b’nei mitzvah Jew- families — late marriage, intermar- ment and fewer Jews mean fewer per- and multiple identities is challenged by ish engagement opportunities.” riage, reduced child-bearing, and non- sonal relationships among Jews in fam- its margins and the demographic devel- Jewish child-rearing. Nevertheless, ilies or among friends. opments occurring especially in the JPPI is an independent policy planning prominent Jewish thought leaders are “Learning Jewishness, Jewish Educa- United States. The growth of the Ortho- think tank. The mission of the Institute is sharply divided over the state of the tion, and Jewish Identity” was prepared dox and especially the ultra-Orthodox to ensure the thriving of the Jewish peo- Jewish family and its implications for at JPPI under the lead of Prof. Barack communities is changing the demo- ple and the Jewish civilization by engag- the Jewish future. Fishman and Dr. Shlomo Fischer, a graphics of North American Jewry. The ing in professional strategic thinking and Fishman and Cohen contribute to this JPPI Senior Fellow in cooperation with middle, which includes the Conservative action-oriented policy planning on issues policy-related discourse by demonstrat- the Institute’s experts in the field. The and Reform streams, was probably the of primary concern to world Jewry. 8 PAGE 12 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 Building Community Through the Arts Programs Underway in Bethlehem By Eileen Regen through the Catamount Arts website: https://tickets.catamountarts.org/public/ Bethlehem — “Pull up a chair. Take a Books of Jewish Interest Club taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly Books of Jewish Interest Club began in delicious.” Ruth Reichl. July with two outstanding books and dis- Members of Bethlehem Hebrew Con- cussions, Minyan by John Clayton, and gregation (BHC) would like to think Washing the Dead by Michelle Brafman. Reichl was talking about summer season August selections are Notorious RBG: in Bethlehem, NH, where BHC presents The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Gins- a full schedule of religious services from burg by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizh- Shavuot through Simchat Torah, and in nik on August 9, with Sharon Heyman addition, sponsors a film festival, classi- leading the discussion. On August 23, cal concert series, book lovers’ discussion Michel Adler will lead the discussion of I group, and partner programs with the Guest speaker Anna Bat-Chai Wrobel Am a Refugee, by his father Camillo White Mountain Appalachian Mountain and Festival director Dorothy Goldstone Adler. Michel is the translator of this Club Highland Center and Neskaya story of escape and survival during Barry Zitzer and Sharon Heyman, Movement Arts Center. guest speaker Professor Larry Lowenthal World War II. Book club meetings con- opening night reception host-sponsors. Rabbi David Edleson of Middlebury, (August 17), and I’m Not Rappaport with vene at 4 PM at the Bethlehem Public Li- VT, serves as the religious leader of this guest speaker Lawrence Bush (August ites. Each concert event begins at 5 PM on brary, Main Street, Bethlehem. active congregation. His leadership at re- 31). All films begin at 6:30 PM with a Friday afternoon and closes with a meet AMC Program ligious services has been well-received by ticket holder reception on the Colonial and greet reception offering the opportu- A unique event in partnership with the longtime members of the Bethlehem Jew- Theatre patio. Tickets ($10) may be pur- nity to meet the artists and other music Appalachian Mountain Club is set for ish community and enjoyed by the many chased at the door. lovers in the North Country community. September 2 at the Highland Center, summer cottage owners and visitors to Festival Director Dorothy Goldstone On August 11, BHC welcomes cellist Crawford Notch. This gathering to cele- Bethlehem. Sabbath study sessions in- explained, “From the very start, we con- Amit Peled and pianist Elizabeth brate nature will be an interactive multi- clude Torah study as well as prayer study. ceived of a festival experience that gave Borowsky for “The Journey to My Jewish- media evening of literature, dance, and folks time to talk to each other, so the pre- ness,” with works by Bruch, Bloch, Zaha- sharing gratitude for the summer season. show complimentary patio party was vi, Bach, and Popper. Pianist Richard Ko- Neskaya Movement Arts Center will lead born and soon became one of the most gan closes the season on August 25 with a the group in dances. This event is free popular parts of the WMJFF. By offering 90-minute concert-lecture: “West Side and open to the public. this lovely space and time, the film festival Story: The Mind and Music of Leonard Visitors are welcome to all programs. events keep drawing together folks from Bernstein.” Tickets may be purchased at Visit the BHC website, www.bethlehem- many different backgrounds, some driving the door ($12) or in advance online synagogue.org, for all program details. as far as 50 miles to participate. I watch it Film Festival happen each time: new friendships have The White Mountain Jewish Film Fes- blossomed, old ones are renewed. This is Temple Israel Enjoys 9th Annual tival opened its fourth season on July 6 at the core of the White Mountain Jewish Bethlehem’s Colonial Theatre with one Film Festival experience.” Comedy Night of the largest audiences in the festival’s Sounds in the Sanctuary Concerts history for the showing of Remember Sounds in the Sanctuary, BHC’s classi- By Christine Dame gay Jewish man, and Jessica Kirson with guest speaker Anna Bat-Chai Wro- cal concert series, began July 14 in the bringing to life the many characters pop- bel, historian, teacher, poet, and writer. BHC sanctuary on Strawberry Hill. North Manchester — On June 8, members ulating her world as a mom, a daughter, Each film is introduced by a noted guest Country Chamber Players, violinist Miki- and friends of Temple Israel enjoyed an and a performer. speaker. Films scheduled for August are Sophia Cloud, and pianist Bernard Rose evening of food, laughter, and communi- Many thanks our sponsors, congregants, The Attack with guest speaker Professor opened the fourth season with a program ty. This year’s festivities opened with the and friends of the Jewish community who Dov Waxman (August 3), The Debt with of Bach, Beethoven, and De Falla favor- humor of Danny Cohen and ended with supported this very successful fundraiser, Jessica Kirson. Both of these comedians as well as to our events committee: Louise shared their own unique life viewpoints Allard, Renee Brenner, Norrie Oberlander, -- Danny Cohen expounding on the trials Niza Preis, Rachel Russell, Pam Saulten, and tribulations of New York life as a Stephen Singer, and Joy Sydney. Keeping you connected eNEWS jewishnh.org Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 13 Temple B’nai Israel Supports Veterans Group Laconia — Temple B’nai Israel of La- munity members and businesses to fund conia recently hosted a concert featuring our sessions, which cost the visiting veter- a tribute artist performing the songs of ans nothing to attend. All their costs while Barry Manilow and Rod Stewart. All here in the Lakes Region are paid for by proceeds from the concert went to the lo- Camp Resilience thanks to generous bene- cal nonprofit veterans support group, factors. This tremendous support from Camp Resilience. Temple B’nai Israel will go a long way to- The Temple’s We Care Committee con- ward funding our summer sessions and we ducts two concerts per year with 100% of are deeply grateful to the congregation the gate receipts donated to local charities. and especially the We Care Committee for For their Memorial Day Weekend concert, their invaluable help and support,” Web- they fittingly chose Camp Resilience to ber added. For more information about show their support for our veterans. Camp Resilience and how you can help, Thanks to the hard work and diligence of please visit the website: www.prli.us. the We Care Committee, the support of the The second annual charitable concert Temple’s congregation, and sponsorships hosted by Temple B’nai Israel will take from Meredith Village Savings Bank and place on October 21 at the Interlakes High Golden View Healthcare, a total of over School Auditorium in Meredith, and the $6,800 was raised for Camp Resilience. beneficiary will be the Belknap House, the Camp Resilience provides four day ses- recently opened cold-weather shelter in La- sions monthly for veterans suffering from conia. This concert will feature the acapella the visible and invisible wounds of war, choral group Pitch Slapped, from Boston’s including PTSD, traumatic brain injury, renowned Berklee College of Music. Kurt Webber, founder of the non-profit Camp Resilience for veterans, receives a check for $6,800 from Temple B’nai Israel’s president, Marsha Ostroff. Joining Webber for the and loss of limbs. “Our motto is helping Both Camp Resilience and the Belknap presentation was Camp Resilience board member Don Morrissey, left, while Temple We those who served bounce back in mind, House encourage area residents to sup- Care Committee members Gary Broom, far left and Ken Goodman, far right, look on. body, and spirit,” said Camp Resilience port the Temple’s fundraising efforts, in- founder, retired Army officer Kurt Webber cluding the 20th annual Jewish Food Fes- from 11 to 2. This annual event sells out ucts from the congregation’s treasure trove of Gilford. “Since we are a group of vol- tival, which takes place on July 9 at the fast, so the public is urged to get there of family recipes. For more information, unteers, we rely on donations from com- Temple, 210 Court Street in Laconia, early to purchase delectable food prod- please visit the website www.tbinh.org. UVJC Annual Meeting Features Elections, Awards, and a New Name By Paul Etkind reason the UVJC completed a new agree- Kathy Parsonnet received the Mishpa- Committee spoke of recent activities in- ment between the UVJC, Dartmouth cha Award for her many and diverse con- cluding one where about two dozen Hanover — The Upper Valley Jewish College, and the Memorial Scrolls Trust tributions to the UVJC community. members observed Shavuot by taking a Community, located on the Dartmouth (located in Westminster, England) to be Whenever a need arose or a volunteer Torah up Balch Hill in Hanover, having a College Campus in Hanover, held its An- trustees of a Torah that was probably was needed, Kathy’s mantra seemed to be brief service, singing songs, and having a nual Dinner on June 4. The evening be- written in Jerusalem and completed in “I can do that.” She was a Hebrew School picnic. Other activities included a gan with a communal barbeque dinner, 1861 for use in Czechoslovakia. teacher, a singer in the choir, created spe- Havdalah service followed by a pot luck with chef (and congregation president) He also spoke about a recent Bat cial prayer and song publications for ser- dinner, and a Jewish meditation service Rusty Sachs presiding, followed by a Mitzvah. One parent was Jewish, but vices, created Yizkor books, and helped planned for June 24. brief review of the very active 2016-2017 from her earliest days the daughter was to create a sense of joy with prayer. In The final item of business came as year. Elections of the officers and Board determined to be a Bat Mitzvah. She responding to the award, Kathy ex- President Sachs described how, after a for 2017-2018 followed: President Rusty followed her internal sense of self, her plained that she converted to Judaism be- period of extensive community and offi- Sachs; Vice Presidents Laura Rosenthal, DNA. As a result, she developed a cause “the more I learned about Judaism, cer/board discussions, it was decided to Jeff Lubell, and Robert Shumsky; Secre- strong sense of, and comfort in, her own the more I felt I was home.” Gary add a Hebrew name to the UVJC as a tary Sue Berg; Treasurer Bill Brown, and Jewish identity. Schwartz and Nathan Margolis were giv- way of linking ourselves to other com- Board members Sue Berg, Alice Berliner, Finally, he described a recent Friday en Gratitude Awards for their contribu- munities in the United States, as well as Paul Etkind, Jeff Lubell, Laura Rosen- night Shabbat, in which one of the at- tions to the Shabbat and High Holiday to Jewish communities throughout time. thal, and Steve Woloshin. tendees spoke of his dismay over the cur- religious services. They both do many of After suggested names were proposed Rabbi Edward Boraz noted that this is rent political situation in the United the tasks that go unnoticed, such as as- from the community and a multistage his 20th year at the UVJC, and it is a States and asked what guidance, lessons, suring that there is a Torah present for voting process, the congregation has wonderful rabbinate. He felt that the and/or reassurance could our faith pro- each High Holiday service (Reform, agreed to rename ourselves Kol Ha Emek UVJC’s future is very promising, given vide. The Rabbi led a discussion of Bibli- Conservative, Family, and Tot); each To- (Voice of the Valley) Upper Valley Jewish its vitality, diversity, and sense of com- cal leaders who seemingly departed from rah opens directly to the right portion for Community. munal commitment. He said that every- their words and ways after assuming each service; the sound systems are func- The Kol Ha Emek Upper Valley Jew- thing we do is based on Torah teachings. power, and what the Torah teaches us tioning; and all other preparations are ish Community (UVJC) is a welcoming, It is not the script that defines and guides about responding to decisions of those in done that make services flow. They have egalitarian congregation providing Jew- us; it is the lessons and the spirit behind power. This source of guidance is the To- truly embodied the commandment to ish spiritual, educational, social, and cul- the words that comprise our collective rah, which is the source of our commu- heed the call of the shofar. tural opportunities to the Upper Con- DNA. This devotion to Torah was the nal DNA. Jeff Lubell of the Ruach (“Spirit”) necticut River Valley. PAGE 14 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 Hadassah Chapter Raises Funds for Medical Care/Research By Michele Bank On July 6, the chapter held its monthly given to HER2-positive patients, the diabetes, mainly in patients with primary chapter meeting. The next meeting will be treatment doubles their risk of cancer re- HER2-positive and hormone receptor– Manchester — The Manchester Chap- on Thursday, September 14, at 1400 Front currence. Previous studies have suggested positive breast cancer. “We believe that ter of Hadassah held its annual fundrais- Street, Manchester, in the community that administering metformin, an anti- for patients with diabetes and HER2- ing brunch on Sunday, May 21, at the room. All members are welcome to at- diabetic drug that primarily suppresses positive and hormone receptor positive Manchester Country Club. The members tend. There will be no meeting in August. glucose production by the liver, may pre- disease,” explains Dr. Sonnenblick, “it is enjoyed a bountiful brunch and the lovely Advances in Breast Cancer Research vent or delay recurrence of breast cancer. reasonable to recommend metformin singing voice of Morgane Vigroux. Kathy As reported in the May 2017 issue of Dr. Sonnenblick’s study, which was based treatment if patients have not already re- Kerstein, VP of Hadassah Northern New the Journal of Clinical Oncology, an in- on a very large database from a Phase III ceived treatment and to avoid insulin use England, gave a Hadassah update. ternational team led by Hadassah Hospi- clinical trial, involved over 8,381 breast as much as possible. From a prognostic The chapter’s annual ad/directory tal oncologist Dr. Amir Sonnenblick re- cancer patients from around the world. point of view, patients with diabetes and book brought in over $22,000 in ads. The veals that giving a drug called metformin While 94.7% of the patients had no his- HER2-positive as well as hormone recep- chapter thanks the members who solicit- to diabetic women with a particularly ag- tory of diabetes at diagnosis of their tor–positive disease who are treated with ed ads and the advertisers. The money gressive form of breast cancer may pre- breast cancer, 2.2% had diabetes and insulin should be considered at higher raised enables Hadassah to continue to vent its recurrence. This HER2-positive were not being treated with metformin risk for recurrence." provide advanced medical care and to breast cancer tends to grow faster, is and 3.1% were diabetic and had been For more information about Hadas- conduct pioneering research and other more likely to spread, and is more likely treated with metformin. The researchers sah, please contact Michele Bank, chap- endeavors to enhance the wellbeing of all to come back, as compared with HER2- found that metformin may improve the ter president, at Michele.bank@gmail. people around the world. negative breast cancers. When insulin is worse prognosis that is associated with com or 488-5657. TAY Brotherhood Hosts Another Great Barbecue Manchester — The starting time for the for the event. They came out of the show- ing from the Brotherhood Constitution submissions reviewing committee includ- Temple Adath Yeshurun (TAY) Brother- ers and the chill into a warm and comfort- the sections on Purpose and Member- ed Steve Short, Len Ruvinsky, and Alan hood Annual Meeting/BBQ was 6 PM on able atmosphere of brotherhood and sis- ship. He mentioned the financial and “in Kaplan. Congratulations to awardee Tuesday night, June 6. The weather was terhood and community and camaraderie. kind” contributions to Temple Adath Ye- Peninah Levine, who read her submis- clearly “oy vey!” (lousy), very wet and Special kudos to our Planning Com- shurun and the programs that involve sion to the attendees. cool. Yet what a wonderful evening it mittee members Steve Goldberg and Da- our community-at-large, such as the Mazel tov to our 2017 Man of the turned out to be! In spite of the down- vid Rosenzweig for helping put this event Candidates Breakfast, Christmas Mitz- Year, Mark Granoff. He received his pour, our sterling Kitchen Krew put to- together and for doing a heck of a lot of vah Program, and a breakfast-forum pro- well-earned and well-deserved honor sur- gether a fine meal featuring kosher ham- heavy lifting. The guys of the Kitchen gram dealing with New Hampshire’s seri- rounded by past Men of the Year award- burgers from The Butcherie, Hebrew Na- Krew (and you know who you are) did an ous drug problem. ees, with a Shehecheyanu prayer blessing tional hot dogs, and chicken, including outstanding job, under adverse condi- We had a special trio of Rabbis: Our of praise from Rabbi Beth. some kosher poultry from The Butcherie. tions, of getting the food prepared and own Rabbi Beth, Rabbi Eric Cohen from The evening was a testimony to what Our new grill chuppah (alias gazebo) served and then helping custodian Bob Temple Israel, and TAY Rabbi emeritus the founders of our Brotherhood want- helped shield the grill and the cookers with the cleanup. (and a former Brotherhood Man of the ed to do: ”to act as an arm of the con- from the pouring rain. At least 100 attend- Co-president Sol Rockenmacher deliv- Year) Rabbi Arthur Starr. gregation to further the purposes and ees braved the elements to come to TAY ered an opening welcome message, read- This year’s Sam Sugerman Scholarship objectives of the congregation, to per- form worthwhile acts of service to our temple and our community, and to de- velop and build friendships and fellow- ship among its members.” The bottom line is that the TAY Brotherhood beat goes on, and the members are a wonder- ful band of Brothers. 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This meant no mixing of milk and chefs preparing rugelach, and helped out tion announcing “Sunday, July 9, 2017, meat, as well as no pork or shellfish. In at just about every cooking session since as Temple B’nai Israel’s Annual Jewish 2010, Irene researched the different cul- March, when preparations for the Food Food Festival Day.” With many members tural foods from the Ashkenazi (Eastern Festival began. of the temple in attendance, Irene Gor- European), Sephardic (Mediterranean), On July 9, hundreds of hungry cus- don, founder and matriarch of the food and Israeli communities. It was a tremen- tomers came to “eat under the tent or festival, stood with the mayor as he read dous effort, with Irene spending many take home” from the selection of deli the proclamation. It was fitting for Irene hours to find just the right mix of foods sandwiches including corned beef, pas- to receive the proclamation on behalf of to serve that year, including Moroccan trami, or tongue supplied by Evan’s New Temple B’nai Israel, as it was she who be- chicken and spiced lentil salad. York Style Deli in Marblehead, MA, on gan the festival and still plays a major There are several distinct types of Jew- choice of roll or freshly baked rye bread role in the cooking and organization of ish cuisine. Most of the Jews who live in from The Olde Craft Bakery in Dover, the annual event. the United States are of Ashkenazi de- NH, with a side of coleslaw and a deli At the beginning, it was Irene’s bound- scent, from the countries of Northern pickle. There were mouthwatering bris- less energy that brought temple members Europe where the climate in these cold ket sandwiches, a staple of the food festi- together to cook for the community and regions is the basis for hearty, sometimes val from the beginning. Blintzes cooked share the Jewish cultural traditions that pickled dishes. Sephardic Jews come Irene Gordon receiving the proclamation fresh that day were available, as were she and others grew up with. Recipes and from the warmer climates of Mediterra- from the Mayor of Laconia, Ed Engler. knishes stuffed with meat or potatoes, food customs from congregation members nean countries and base their cooking on temple programs throughout the year. hot and ready to devour. The bakery ta- have become the staples of what is now aromatic spices, fresh fish, fruits, vegeta- When Irene Gordon suggested selling ble had items too numerous to mention, the Jewish Food Festival. Many different bles, and legumes. Many Sephardic Jews “knockers” (knockwurst, or fat hot dogs) but the icing on the cake was the home- recipes and traditional foods, such as lox make up the Israeli population. Where and cold borscht soup, the customers of made strudel, rugelach, and hamentash- and bagels and gefilte fish, have come and Ashkenazi and Sephardic meet, in the the rummage sale asked for more and en, a traditional cookie eaten during the gone over the years as the festival grew Mediterranean climate of Israel, Israeli thus the Food Festival was born. Today, holiday of Purim. In addition to all of and prospered. In response to the commu- foods have taken on a blend of Jewish the rummage sale tradition continues this, there was chicken soup with matzo nity’s feedback, Irene continued to look foods from other parts of the world. The with the Nearly New Boutique, where balls, stuffed cabbage, and potato latkes for new ways to bring the expansive food resultant foods include distinctly Israeli gently used household items, toys, books, available for take-out to enjoy at home. traditions of the cultural regions where salads, falafel, and hummus. Irene said, and other unique items can be found. It was a celebration of tradition and the Jewish communities thrived. “Teaching people about Jewish cuisine is Now that the festival is in its 20th year, culture that will be continued as long as As Jews scattered throughout the what I enjoy most about the festival.” Irene has taken a back seat, letting others the crowds keep coming. Put the date on world, they adopted the foods of the re- The beginnings of the Food Festival go in the temple run the show. But her pres- your calendar for July 8, 2018. Preorders gions and countries in which they lived back to the temple rummage sale, which ence and input are still a major part of frozen for take-home will begin in June. and then created recipes with a decidedly was held in the summer to raise funds for what happens on the day of the event. Don’t miss out. Kearsarge-Sunapee Jewish Community Looks at the Supreme Court By Paul Etkind After initial comments about the histo- education and fellowship in this area of ry of the Court, its current composition, New Hampshire. It holds quarterly Sunapee — Dr. David Bisno spoke to and the various pathways to becoming a meetings to discuss matters of Jewish in- the Kearsarge-Sunapee Jewish Commu- Supreme Court Justice, David discussed terest and provide opportunities for nity on June 10 about the history and dy- what we might expect from the Court dur- Jewish fellowship. namics of the Supreme Court and what ing the Trump administration. Key to this those tell us about current directions of understanding is the fact that the word the Court. “liberty” was defined early in our history David, who holds B.A. and M.D. de- as the freedom for individuals and corpo- grees from Harvard and the Washington rations to enter into contracts without be- University School of Medicine, respec- ing burdened by the government. tively, retired at age 53 in 1992 after a 25- David completed his talk by looking year career as an ophthalmologist. For the into the future. The media reports almost past 24 years, he has enjoyed designing every day show how the administration is and presenting lectures and courses on a looking to roll back regulations on mul- myriad of topics within institutes for life- tiple fronts. We can expect the Supreme See what’s happening long learning across this country and Court to be part of the strategy for ef- overseas. In 2003, David returned to Har- fecting this rollback, especially if some in the community at vard for a 3rd time to study constitutional of the current liberal-leaning Justices www.jewishnh.org law with Professor Laurence Tribe. He has should retire. since engaged audiences discussing “those The Sunapee-Kearsarge Jewish Com- wise restraints which make men free.” munity (S-K JC) has a mission of Jewish PAGE 18 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 Dr. Soreff’s Great Three Years Derry — On June 4, Dr. Stephen Israeli kids played in a regional Little -- not surprisingly, given his own good Soreff completed his three-year term as League tournament; on a spiritual jour- sense of humor -- is bringing back inter- the president of Etz Hayim Synagogue. ney to a Benedictine Ashram in South- nationally known comedian and rabbi In his remarks at the June 4 annual ern India; on Jewish genealogy; on what Robert Alper, who was scheduled to ap- meeting, Dr. Soreff described himself it’s like to be a child of a Holocaust sur- pear at the synagogue on July 23. as Etz Hayim Synagogue’s “Chief vivor; on Zionism; and on belonging to Thank you, Steve, for your dedica- Cheerleader,” and said that he was ever the IDF) as well as poetry readings by tion, tireless work, boundless opti- promoting Etz Hayim Synagogue well-known poets. He also organized mism, and everything you did for us at to members and the public alike. In the and hosts a book club, and he orga- Etz Hayim. three years that he was president, Dr. nized an interfaith trip to Israel that was The synagogue’s current Board of Di- Soreff not only entertained us with his joined by members of Etz Hayim Syna- rectors is Dina Michael Chaitowitz, Pres- infinite good humor, but he also origi- gogue and the Episcopal Church of the ident; Laurence Bleicher, Vice President; nated or supervised countless improve- Transfiguration. He also supervised the Jonathan Kane, Secretary; Nick Bartol, ments to the synagogue. Among his finishing of the synagogue’s basement, Treasurer; Paige Duncan, Direc- many achievements, Dr. Soreff orga- allowing Etz Hayim to rent space to an tor; Cheryl Haas, Director; Barry Leshin, nized a successful continuing education educational consultant. And he gener- Director; Paul Martin, Director; Jill program that has brought, and contin- ously hosts an annual picnic and McAlpine, Director; Stephen Landau, ues to bring, fascinating topics to the Havdalah service at his Lake Pawtucka- Director; and Karen Seidler, Director. synagogue (for example, on the first time way home. His most recent achievement Etz Hayim’s rabbi is Rabbi Peter Levy. Dr. Steve Soreff Israel Experiences Arrive at Jewish Overnight Camps in Special Resource Box Camp Resource Box helps campers connect Cards with a wide variety of other dis- to Israel in fun, meaningful ways cussion guides and program ideas. 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Back in the chael and I enjoyed on our solo trip. states while planning the tour, I realized Since I have started this article several the performer came from Beersheva. times, I have realized that I am trying to Through the Internet I found Jacob Re- write for both of us --- you know, we uven, director of a music conservatory travel the same road, but one sees flowers that instructs 450 Israeli, Bedouin, and while the other sees tractors. So make no Arab children with over 50% scholarship mistake, our 2 ½ weeks in Israel were students. I figured, “What the heck, since wonderful for both of us, but this is my we are nearby, why don't I see if we can story of things that delighted me. visit the school?” Being more than gra- Back in February, before leaving for Is- cious, they invited us to view six classes rael, the hotel I had booked online asked and attend a professional string quartet if we needed a taxi to meet us at the air- concert that evening at the school. Be- port and return us to the hotel in Tel Aviv sides wandering by foot all over Beershe- (the taxi fare of $66 was given in US dol- va (a water hole in the desert that has lars). Boy that was easy -- “yes.” Now the grown into a modern, progressive city flightwould be stress free, as I knew we with Ben Gurion University at its cen- would be greeted and transported to our The outdoor dining area at our Tel Aviv hotel, overlooking the Mediterranean. ter), we were flabbergasted by the musi- hotel immediately upon arrival in Israel. cianship of the faculty and students. The When traveling to a new country, I al- and a center bimah had a very simple Sinai/Israeli border 1 ½ miles from Gaza children were extremely charming, and ways plan a few days to relax, get over jet curtained area for the scrolls on the op- and was part of a young pioneering we were treated to classical, Israeli, An- lag, get used to the money, and switch my posite wall. The tall, very welcoming rab- group of farmers establishing a new life dalusian, and Arabic music. Another ter- mind over to the new culture in which we bi greeted us as we entered. Quickly, the and community for themselves. They had rific day! have landed. Because Israel was not new sanctuary filled with every form of Jew- been there just 10 years when we met Ye- Now for another wonderful train ride. to us, I knew there were favorite down- ish humanity. Mike sat with the men, didya and heard of the pioneers’ strug- I located all our hotels close to public time experiences in Tel Aviv we wanted to some wearing business suits, some in gles and accomplishments. Besides estab- transportation, which makes self-guided immerse ourselves in before we started dress pants and shirts, some in beach lishing productive farms and building a sightseeing easy. From our hotel in Beer- our travels. We stay in a hotel at the north shorts and flip flops, and some Hassids in community out of the desert, they were sheva, we had a 10-minute walk to the end of the Tel Aviv beach. The breakfast full dark dress. All wore some kind of hat growing in numbers and needed a medi- train station, where we purchased really here surpasses the famous expectation of or yarmulke. The women, who sat behind cal clinic. Two years ago, Michael got in- inexpensive tickets to the northern port the Israeli breakfast, as we dine on a deck a flimsy see-through curtain, were dressed volved and now wanted to see the clinic’s city of Acco. We enjoyed a three-hour that reaches out to the Mediterranean modestly, but some were in skirts or progress. Beersheva was our meeting train ride sitting in the top deck of a rail and the marina in front of us. We enjoy dresses and others in slacks and blouses. point, as Yedidya would pick us up for car, soaking up the scenery. long walks along the beach all the way to The rabbi was Australian and had a fan- the day and show us around (renting a Acco is a very old walled port city filled the south end to Jaffa (a very old port tastic voice. He spoke and sang with joy car would only have gotten us out into with history that predates the Greek civili- with narrow streets and a cluster of his- and, to our surprise, spoke in five differ- the wilderness, as this community does zation. Within the walled portion of Acco toric buildings). On our way back to the ent languages (Hebrew, English, French, not exist on the maps yet). are excavations of the Crusader banquet hotel, we like to swing by the huge open- German, and Yiddish) throughout the So actually the Internet was responsi- halls, lodging dormitories for pilgrims, the air market and enjoy the crush of Israelis service. Men moved about greeting each ble for two lovely days. While back in the hospital areas, and a tunnel that goes from buying fruit, vegetables, fresh fish, and other and participating in the service; states, I took a calling card that had been this complex to the port, where the boats exotic things. Smells are wonderful, and women with strollers brought the little handed to me two years earlier and con- are. There are several caravan/trader quar- sounds are barking from everywhere ones out of the women's section when the tacted two different people to see if we ters that were used during the silk road era hoping to entice you to a stall so you will child got antsy and the child was handed could see them while in Israel. Yedidya by merchants and traders who crossed purchase something for the day's meal. over to the father or grandfather. There showed us an incredible farming commu- from the Far East to the Middle East and Downtime in Tel Aviv for us included was much greetings of “Good Shabbat” nity that mass produces root crops (car- on to Europe via the sea. There is also a going to services Friday evening. Our ho- at the end and the sharing of wine in the rots, beets, potatoes) and had just signed huge palace that was converted into a tel said they held services in a special foyer. There I learned that a wedding was a contract to ship to the United States. prison and used by the British to house room on the 2nd floor, but that sounded to take place that weekend and family The young pioneering families have built “criminals” and “political prisoners.” pretty touristy to me -- I wanted to go to and friends had come from all over the schools, daycare center, and parks for the There is a lovely covered market within a real synagogue in the city of Tel Aviv. world to be part of this celebration. Well, children. Roads were laid and some per- the walls, and also a small synagogue un- To my surprise, a newish synagogue was “mazel tov,” and what a wonderful eve- manent homes were being built. We saw der restoration, several churches, and a within walking distance of the hotel. We ning we had! their new medical clinic that just opened number of mosques that remain active, as had a lovely walk past Ben Gurion's old On Sunday morning, after a wonder- three weeks earlier and also saw a newly the population within the walls is mostly house and onto a commercial street filled fully relaxing breakfast, we boarded the (already!) planned addition for a dentist. Arabic. Finally, there is a wonderful mu- with outside cafes and lots of youthful, train for Beersheva, the last large city at It was a totally inspiring day with Ye- seum filled with artifacts from different happy pedestrians. The synagogue was a the edge of the Negev desert. Now why didya and his pioneering community. We generations that once lived within the wall of polished Jerusalem stone with a Beersheva? My husband had only one re- ate lunch with the local farmers -- one of walls and the surrounding area. Outside ramp to the front door. The interior had quest for this vacation: to visit a young the best meals during our stay in Israel. the walls is modern Acco, with a diverse open, airy, lofty walls of polished stone, man we met on a tour who lived on the Back in Beersheva, we then imposed We've Landed continued on page 21 PAGE 20 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 We've Landed continued from page 20 ter and began to sing in Hebrew. I am sure tried it and said, “Wow, it tastes like cel- Israeli population. this young man had a wonderful voice out ery.” We all had some “celery.” Next I I chose a small boutique hotel within in the real world, but in this setting it was asked about the leaves she was picking. the walls of Acco that was once a con- magnificent. We were mesmerized. As With hand gestures she demonstrated vent for young girls. We spent several time went on, he was joined by others un- that she sauteed them in a pan and ate days here checking out all of the histori- known to him, but they all sang together them. I was really enjoying this friendly cal sites and enjoying the atmosphere of and let him do most of the solo work. It exchange, but we needed to move on. Be- the old city by the sea. Although the in- felt almost mystical -- I think I can still fore we left, I asked Jeff if it was alright if habitants of Acco were very busy with hear them singing. I touched the woman who shared the daily life and pleasant to us in passing , it Because I did want to see more of the conversation with me (I wanted to be was while eating at an outside falafel northern part of Israel but did not want very careful that I wasn't stepping on stand/cafe that a lovely offer of kindness to rent a car, we hired a two-day guide some cultural “no, no.”) He said yes, so I made us feel welcome and relaxed. Peo- connected to the little hotel we were stay- leaned down and squeezed her arm and ple were conversing and eating at the out- ing in. It amazes me the caliber of guide smiled. To my surprise, she immediately side tables when we walked over with our we hired. Jeff Katz was a Canadian Jew jumped up and gave me a big hug. Boy, hugely stuffed sandwiches in hand to the who made aliya at the age of 18. He at- that made my day! one table and one chair available. Imme- tended the Technion and got a degree in Finally, I want to mention a day in a diately someone popped up to get us an civil engineering. In the military, he Druze village in the north. We went there empty chair from their table. I smiled as a served as a commander of an artillery because it had been recorded that Jews thanks. We sat to eat, but I continued to unit. He is an entrepreneur who has had lived in this village continuously for look around holding this enormous started several businesses. He really en- 2,000 years and that only one unmarried sandwich. Again, another person popped joys people, history, and Israel. He was a 89-year-old Jewish woman remained in up and grabbed a napkin holder off a ta- great guide with perfect English. the community -- the rest had died off. We ble and brought it over to us. Boy, this act We spent two days with Jeff and saw tons saw the old synagogue, housing a school deserved a thumbs up and an even bigger of new things, but three things really stand and a museum. We stopped for lunch at a smile. For the rest of our two-day visit we out for me. I had read Mitchner's The small mom and pop cafe in the town continued to have lovely encounters like Source before this trip and was really excit- square. The meal was great, and I couldn't this with the locals, and we left Acco feel- ed to be taken to the tell (a mound of exca- help but ask many questions about the ing it was a wonderful and extremely in- vated ruins that had layers of civilization food. Neither owners spoke English, but Excavation of the Jewish quarter after the teresting stay. that dated back 5,000 years ago) that the before you knew it, the woman of the res- Six-Day War Our trip to Tzfat was on a bus, and this book was based on. We were able to climb taurant invited me into her kitchen and David. In our meandering in the Jewish proved a bit more of a challenge, espe- 40 feet down into the earth to see the water began to show me different dishes and section, we came across a Karaite Syna- cially figuring out when to get off. Tzfat source that enabled people to settle there. how she prepared them. For me, these gogue that included a museum. This was filled with interesting stuff too that Standing on the mound, it was very easy to were very intimate moments, when this proved to be extraordinarily fascinating. took up two days of wandering around see how strategic the location was, looking woman freely chose to share with me the First, the rabbi greeted us, and then he the narrow hilltop streets, checking out straight up the Rift valley with open flat treasured secrets of her kitchen. spent an hour showing us around, and fi- the synagogues, climbing over, around, lands on either side and then a ridge of From Tzfat, we took a final bus ride to nally, he offered us refreshment at the end and in the remains of the citadel, walking mountains beyond. It was amazing to me Jerusalem. Again, our hotel was within of our visit. This is a very interesting the very old and historic cemetery, enjoy- how standing, looking out, placed me walking distance of public transporta- group of Jews that only believes in the lit- ing the artists’ colony, and going to Fri- 1,000s of years back in time. tion. Our hotel was perfectly located next eral word of the Torah. They have always day night Kaballist services (which in- Leaving the tell, we headed off into the to the gorgeous YMCA building (the ar- seen woman as equal, so women sit among cluded lots of singing and dancing). countryside to investigate another an- chitect is the same man that designed the the men and they have always had the We were surprised by the number of cient ruin. We pulled off into an over- empire state building) and across from right to vote. The synagogue is very an- Canadians and Americans we met who grown field with a grove of trees at the the King David Hotel (an extremely cient and sits below ground level, so it was had retired to this mountain top town, edge. As we got out of the car, we noticed high-end hotel that the tour book lists at not destroyed in the revolts and the fire. most of whom were self proclaimed 70s a family sitting under the trees. Jeff said $1,000 a night. The tour book said the Walking the streets of modern Jerusa- hippies -- a different image from what I we needed to go over and say hello. The Eldan Hotel was operated by the state of lem is really fun. The city is full of young expected. There are still large numbers of encounter that took place was really Israel and a car rental agency (cars could people. The weather was very mild, and very religious people living in the apart- heartwarming to me. This was a Druze be picked up and dropped off there). The the street cafe were numerous. Finally, ment complexes that surround the hilltop family out for a relaxed Sunday after- book said to ask for the 4th or 5th floor you can't beat the open market for its town but, like the rest of Israel, we found noon in the country. The two women rooms, as they had recently been remod- sights, smells, and sounds. a lot of other happy people enjoying the were seated in cloth folding chairs and eled. We had a large corner room with Our final trip out of Jerusalem to the country, climate, and diverse culture. gathering several kinds of weeds that three large windows and new everything. airport was in a minivan. It was arranged Mike and I happened upon a wonderful were growing in that area. The men were Our room, including a huge Israeli break- by the hotel desk person. We were picked experience while moving around in the ru- chatting, and as we approached, one of fast buffet, was $145 a night. up at precisely the time we were told to ex- ins of the citadel at the top of the moun- them took out a thermos and offered us In Jerusalem, we wandered several sec- pect the van, and the price was $25 a head. tain. We found an entrance to a tunnel, so some of their coffee. I quietly said to Jeff, tions of the old walled city but really fo- My husband and I found traveling in Is- we entered and groped around in the dark “I don't drink coffee,” and without look- cused on a historical look at the city. We rael on your own to be easy. English is ev- until we came to a huge circular dome- ing at me he quietly responded, “Today visited Herod's palace, which is now called erywhere. The public transportation is well shaped room with a hole in the top. The you do.” We shared coffee, Jeff talked the Citadel. We visited the Burnt house, organized and easy to figure out. Hotels walls were all stone lined. It was the fort's with the men he did not know, then we which refers to homes built during the Ro- can be booked online back in the states. cistern. While standing alone and looking asked a few questions that Jeff interpret- man period that were destroyed during a The country is fabulously rich in topogra- around, we were joined by a young couple. ed for us. I asked the women, “What are revolt when the city was burned. We also phy, history, diverse culture, and innova- The young man dressed in black pants you picking?” One woman explained the visited the ruins that are outside of the tion. And finally, we loved the variety of and a white shirt went to stand in the cen- stalk was to be eaten and she bit into it. I walled section and were called the City of people and their gracious openness to us. Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 21 June Decisions by Israeli Government Raise Concern and Anger in U.S. Jewish Organizations [The following statements were issued in particularly among the younger genera- government decision. As a first step, Whereas the Government of Israel's late June by the Jewish Agency for Israel tion, and a reduction of the support of please forward this email to … your col- decisions have a deep potential to divide and the Jewish Federations of North Israel. As a result of these steps, we are leagues and friends. Be as proactive as the Jewish people and to undermine the America. The Reporter plans to publish concerned that Israel will be weakened possible. As a next step, we are organiz- Zionist vision and dream of Herzl, Ben- other perspectives on these developments without the support and advocacy on its ing a petition which you yourself will be Gurion, and Jabotinsky to establish Isra- in the next issue. As always, JFNH wel- behalf from world Jewry. able to sign and encourage others to join el as a national home for the entire Jew- comes your thoughts and reactions in the We thought you would be interested in in as well. ish people; and form of letters to the editor.] reading the response released by the We know that there is no confusion. Whereas we declare that we cannot Chairman of the Executive Natan We know that we stand united as one and must not allow this to happen and Letter from The Jewish Agency for Israel Sharansky: Jewish people – Israelis supporting over- we are committed to mobilizing our con- We are writing to you out of tremen- “As Chairman of The Jewish Agency seas Jewry and overseas Jewry support- stituencies for their continued support of dous concern and anger over the devel- for Israel, and on behalf of our partners, ing the Israeli people. But we cannot the people and state of Israel; opments of the past 48 hours. On Sun- I must express my deep disappointment stand idle as decisions so blatantly tear at Therefore, be it resolved that day, June 25, the Israeli government ad- at today's decision by the Government of the inner fabric of the Jewish people. • We call upon each Member of the opted a decision submitted by Minister Israel to suspend the implementation of Make your voice heard. Knesset and all elected public officials to of the Interior Aryeh Deri (Shas) and its own decision to establish a dignified take all necessary action to ensure that Minister of Health Yaakov Litzman space for egalitarian prayer at the West- Resolution adopted by the Board of these dangerous and damaging steps are (United Torah Judaism) to suspend im- ern Wall. Governors, the Jewish Agency for Israel, halted; and plementation of its January 2016 deci- “Five years ago, the Prime Minister June 2017 • We will continue to build a broad co- sion adopting a plan based on a proposal asked me to lead a joint effort to bring Whereas the Jewish Agency for Israel, alition of Israelis, together with partners by Chairman of the Executive Natan about a workable formula that would representing world Jewry through its from around the world, who care pas- Sharansky to significantly expand and transform the Western Wall into, in his constituent members, the World Zionist sionately about keeping our people unit- upgrade the egalitarian prayer space in own words, ‘one wall for one people.’ Organization, the Jewish Federations of ed and who are committed to the unity the southern part of the Western Wall “After four years of intense negotia- North America, and Keren Hayesod, is of the Jewish people; and and place it under the control of a com- tions, we reached a solution that was ac- gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the • We call upon the Government of Is- mittee composed of representatives of cepted by all major denominations and 50th anniversary of the reunification of rael to understand the gravity of its the Reform and Conservative movements was then adopted by the government Jerusalem, the liberation of the Western steps and reverse its course of action ac- and several other organizations and and embraced by the world's Jewish Wall and the founding of the Zionist cordingly. chaired by the Chairman of the Execu- communities. movement in Basel 120 years ago; and tive. Additionally, the Ministerial Com- “Today’s decision signifies a retreat Whereas the Jewish Agency for Israel Natan Sharansky, Chair of the mittee on Legislation approved a bill that from that agreement and will make our throughout its history has been the orga- Executive would withdraw official recognition from work to bring Israel and the Jewish world nization responsible for bringing olim to Charles Horowitz Ratner, Chair of the conversions not conducted under the closer together increasingly more difficult. the State of Israel and connecting Israel Board auspices of the Chief Rabbinate. “The Jewish Agency nevertheless re- and world Jewry; and Michael Siegal, Chair Elect of the We are gravely concerned that both of mains staunchly committed to that work Whereas the proposed conversion bill Board Sunday’s government decisions are liable and to the principle of one wall for one that would cement the Chief Rabbinate's to cause significant, long-term damage to people.” monopoly on conversion has the devas- JFNA Statement Israel-Diaspora relations and should thus This is not business as usual. The lead- tating potential to permanently exclude The Jewish Federations of North be reversed. In short, working against ev- ership of The Jewish Agency canceled a hundreds of thousands of Israelis from America, the umbrella organization for erything that we in P2G strive to achieve scheduled dinner with Prime Minister being a part of the Jewish people; and all of the U.S. Federations, issued the fol- on behalf of the Jewish people. Netanyahu and during the course of the Whereas we deplore yesterday's deci- lowing brief statement: “JFNA is deeply We are gravely concerned that there is emergency meeting, the Board unani- sion by Government of Israel which con- disappointed over the Israeli govern- a strong sense among many Diaspora mously adopted what will undoubtedly tradicts the agreement reached with the ment's recent decisions to freeze the 2016 Jews that their modes of religious prac- be a historic resolution (see the resolu- Jewish Agency and other parties to estab- compromise over egalitarian prayer at tice are not recognized by the country's tion, below). lish the Kotel as a unifying symbol for the Western Wall and to give the Chief establishment is a source of growing an- As leaders in the Jewish world, we ask Jews around the world, as stated: 'ONE Rabbinate a monopoly over Jewish con- ger and frustration, leading to alienation, that you please join us in denouncing the WALL FOR ONE PEOPLE'; and version.” PAGE 22 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 5K Run for Healing Fundraiser Close to Goal The interfaith fundraiser for Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem was a huge success toward buying a life-saving AccuVein ma- chine. Coordinated by NH4Israel with over 20 churches, synagogues, and organi- zations helping and supporting them, the 5K Run for Healing raised $4,800 but is still short of its goal by $1,500. Please Tamara G. reading from the Torah during her Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Betenu consider a tax-deductible donation ear- marked “AccuVein” at NH4Israel.org. Keeping you Israel Schill being called to the Torah as a connected Bar Mitzvah at Manchester's Temple Israel on May 20. Congratulations to Hannah Frank Temple Israel Manchester is proud to congratulate Hannah Frank on being called to the Torah on May 13. Olivia S. reading from the Torah during her Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Betenu eNEWS jewishnh.org Udi Goren Was a Wonderful Gift to Our Community As a member of Temple Adath Yeshu- sion and commitment come through in I am so glad to have had four occasions run, it was my pleasure to interact with every presentation. He has so many skills to learn from Udi Goren on his New photojournalist Udi Goren four times and talents: outstanding public speaking, Hampshire visit. Thank you to the Jew- during his New Hampshire visit: I saw a keen and discerning intelligence, an ap- ish Federation of New Hampshire, and his three presentations at TAY—Yom preciation for the puzzles and complexi- all who planned and supported this art- SUPPORT OUR HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut, the ties of life, and incredible skills as an art- ist-in-residence for the great gifts of Israeli National Trail, and Jerusalem— ist and photographer. In addition, he is beauty and learning that he brought us. ADVERTISERS and on Sunday April 30, I climbed just a warm and outgoing personality Tell Them You Saw Their Mount Monadnock with him and a small who interacts effectively with people of Yours truly, Ad in The Reporter! party of other hikers from the Jewish all ages and stages. Mary Singer, Goffstown Federation of New Hampshire. What a gift this presenter was to us all. I wanted to write publicly to offer my Letters to the Editor may be sent to thanks to the Federation for everything [email protected]. he brought us. See what’s happening Here's what I've learned after 40 years Letters must be signed in the community at in education: We teach who we are, and with full name and address. www.jewishnh.org Udi Goren is a fine teacher whose pas- Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 23 Book Review Reviewed by Merle Carrus Three Books Bring Jewish Life to Young People This month I want to introduce three In a time of segregation, there were secretive, and her mother stops leaving the reader the feelings of how young pre- books that might appeal to younger read- separate hotels for Jews and Christians. It the house. She sneaks out to hear their teen girls would interpret the deprivation ers in the family: Mort Ziff Is Not Dead was a time when famous performers like parents’ plans from her friend Leo. they were experiencing and how it would and The German Girl are aimed at teens/ Louis Armstrong and Harry Belafonte Finally plans are made to leave Germa- affect their personal lives. young adults, while A Hat for Mrs. Gold- could perform in a Miami Beach hotel ny on the last ship sailing, the SS St Louis, Armando Lucas Correa (born October man is for younger children. but not to stay in any of those resorts. a transatlantic journey to Cuba. Every- 18, 1959 in Guantanamo, Cuba) is a Cu- Life in the 1960s Novel for Young These topics are mentioned in passing in thing has been sold to obtain passage on ban writer and journalist living in New Adults: Mort Ziff Is Not Dead this novel to give the reader a true per- this ship for Hannah, Leo, and many oth- York City since 1997. Cary Fagan grew up in spective of the time period. er families. As history has recorded, while Picture Book for Younger Children: A the 1960s, during the height But mainly, this story focuses the ship is at sea, rumors start to circulate Hat for Mrs. Goldman of the Borscht Belt comedi- on the relationship between that Cuba will not be receiving the passen- A book for the younger child in the ans and Jewish comics who the brothers and how they gers, or the costs have increased to land family, A Hat for Mrs. Goldman were famous for their stand mature as they work together there. Though life on the ship has all the (Schwartz & Wade, 2016) was written by up acts in restaurants mak- and learn to get along on this trappings of a luxury Michelle Edwards and il- ing jokes about themselves important family vacation. crossing, the refugees’ fu- lustrated by G. Brian and their family relation- This is a fun novel written ture is uncertain. Karas. “A story about ships. Looking back at a on levels that will appeal to Juxtaposed with this knitting and love,” the ta- memorable vacation to Mi- both young readers and story is that of Anna gline on the cover, de- ami Beach with his siblings adults. Children will relate to Rosen, living in New scribes the story very and parents in 1964, Fagan the kids in the story and their York City, who on her well. A picture book with creates a wonderful novel about growing adventures, while adults will have fun go- twelfth birthday receives beautiful soft simple il- up, working together with your siblings, ing down memory lane to a time of inno- a package of photo- lustrations, this is the and a legendary comedian. cence. graphs of people she has story of a little girl Mort Ziff Is Not Dead (PRH Canada Author Cary Fagan has written award- never met. Finally, after named Sophia and her Young Readers, 2017) is told in the first winning books for both adults and chil- years of not having any next door neighbor, Mrs. person by the son of a Canadian Jewish dren. He has won the City of Toronto connection to extended Goldman. Mrs. Gold- family, Norman Fishbein. His older sib- Book Award, the Jewish Book Commit- family, Anna is about to man knits hats for small lings, Marcus and Larry, give him a hard tee Prize for Fiction, and the Mr. Christie meet up with her father's past. Anna and babies. She knit one for Sophia when she time until he wins a contest and decides Silver Medal. He lives in Toronto, Cana- her mother fly to Havana, Cuba, to meet was born, and now Sophia helps her knit to take his family on a free trip to Miami da. Aunt Hannah and find out about the hats for others. When Sophia realizes Beach with the money. YA Novel That Spans Generations: The mysterious past of her father's family. that Mrs. Goldman doesn’t have a hat of As the author relates the events of this German Girl This book ties together Hannah's sto- her own, Sophia tries to learn to knit so novel, adults will be able to reminisce Another excellent book, The German ry of leaving Berlin during World War II she can knit a hat for Mrs. Goldman. about their memories of childhood and Girl (Atria Books, 2016) by with her life growing up in Children will enjoy the story while learn- children will learn how an older genera- Armando Lucas Correa, is Cuba at the time of its rev- ing the mitzvah of sharing and taking tion lived. Evocative of comedians like the story of the privileged olution, until Anna Rosen care of other people. There are also pat- Rodney Dangerfield, Don Rickles, and life of young Hannah comes to hear the story of terns for knitting a simple hat and mak- Milton Berle, Mort Ziff is an old per- Rosenthal, growing up in her family's history in New ing pompoms. former who has seen more popular times. Berlin. She is 12 years old York City, after the Sep- Michelle Edwards is an author, illustra- In the face of the new, more exciting in 1939. She has lived a tember 11th tragedy. All tor, and big time knitter. She is a Nation- young performers, his job is in jeopardy charmed life, going to these events are pulled to- al Jewish Book Award winner for Chick- until Norman and his new friend Amy school and meeting with gether by the generations en Man. She also wrote the adult book A work with their siblings to re-energize her friend Leo Martin. As of one family, based on a Knitter’s Home Companion. G. Brian Ziff's act and his career. They learn how the restrictions are imposed true story. Karas learned to knit to prepare for illus- to work together, helping each other in- on the Jewish citizens of Well written from the trating this book. He has illustrated many stead of fighting as they save the career Berlin, her world is closing perspective of two young other children’s books. He lives in New of the outdated comic. in on her. Her parents are voices, the book really gives York’s Hudson Valley. See what’s happening in the community at www.jewishnh.org Keeping you connected eNEWS SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS jewishnh.org Tell Them You Saw Their Ad in The Reporter! PAGE 24 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 was, before unionization, the secretary of the UNH AAUP committee. In 1992, when Susan Elaine Goldin the University created "The Presidential Award For Excellence," Susan Goldin was Portsmouth — Tikkun Olam is the Hebrew expression for chosen as the first recipient. repairing the world, and for Susan Goldin of Portsmouth Susan was active in Temple Israel, serving on the Board of Directors and on various there was no higher calling in life. Apart from her many committees. She also was active in the Portsmouth Democratic Party. achievements in work, Susan dedicated herself to social jus- Susan Goldin is survived by her 39-year partner and husband, Douglas R. Tilton of tice, empowering individuals and communities, and demon- Portsmouth; a brother, Stephen J. Goldin, his wife, Deborah Bussel, and her much strating the highest standards of personal integrity. Susan beloved niece Lily, all of Miami, Florida, and Durham, North Carolina; by her father died Tuesday night, June 20, following a short illness and and mother-in-law, Douglas and Mary Tilton of North Salem, NH; by a sister-in-law, courageous fight against cancer. Linda Bellomo (Matthew), and brother-in-law, Scott Tilton (Winnie), of North Sa- Susan Elaine Goldin was born in Providence, R.I., July lem, NH; and by her dear nieces and nephews, Brianna and Erica Tilton and Anthony 19, 1944, the daughter of Rabbi Aaron Goldin and Lillian and Marcus Bellomo; also by several special cousins, many friends, hundreds of for- B. (Deitch) Goldin. On her father's side, she was the direct mer Communication and Theater students, former TRY employees, and thousands of descendent of hundreds of years of important religious leaders and scholars. She at- Little Red Wagon/CARAVAN audience members. tended Classical High School in Providence, moving with her family to Portsmouth, Services were held on Sunday, June 25, at Temple Israel, 200 State Street in Ports- NH, in 1960 and graduating from Portsmouth High School in 1962. She worked sum- mouth, with a graveside service following. Donations in Susan Goldin's name may be mers for the Portsmouth City Recreation program as a playground director. Susan made to the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund of Temple Israel, 200 State Street, Portsmouth, was an undergraduate in American History at Syracuse University, where she created NH 03801, or to the Lillian D. Goldin Education Scholarship Fund, Attn: Judy Ren- and developed the Syracuse Student Union and where among many achievements, aud, Finance Dept., City Hall, 1 Junkins Ave. Portsmouth, NH 03801. Arrangements received, upon graduation in 1966, that school's Most Outstanding Student Award. were under the direction of J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster Chapel. Susan did graduate work through a multiple Masters program at SUNY Albany, where she received a degree in Psychology, Counseling, and Public Administration. While at Albany, she also served as an Assistant Dean of Residence, where she de- Deborah Jane Silverman signed all the in-service training programs for the new campus. Deborah Jane (Minsky) Silverman, 69, died on June 11 at her home in Auburn, NH. In 1969, Susan achieved a young lifelong dream when she traveled across the coun- She was born on December 11, 1947, in Perth Amboy, NJ, to Max and Florence Min- try by car for a year. Upon returning to Portsmouth, she was asked to consult on revi- sky. She married Russell Silverman on June 15, 1968. talizing the failing Project T.R.Y. (Theatre Resources for Youth), a large-scale touring A graduate of Boston University, Deborah and her husband Russell owned or were theater education program based on the UNH campus. Susan agreed to take on the partners in multiple businesses in the greater Miami, FL, area, where they lived for 45 project, and in 1970 was appointed Director of TRY. Under her direction from 1970 years until their move to Auburn in 2016. to 1998, TRY initiated and produced a series of innovative educational outreach pro- Deborah was a former member of the Board of Governors of the Hebrew Union grams and professional touring companies, focused as much on community building College – Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) and a former member of the Board as on performance, including most notably "The Little Red Wagon" touring children's of Overseers of HUC-JIR New York campus. She and her husband are members of theatre company she created in 1971. TRY and its programs received many awards, Temple Beth Jacob, Concord, NH. including a State Senate Resolution in 1973 honoring her work promoting the Univer- Deborah is survived by her husband, Russell Silverman, her children Aaron Silver- sity's statewide outreach. By 1975 The Little Red Wagon was chosen by the New man and Cantor Shira Nafshi, her daughters-in-law Kelly Silverman and Rabbi Robin Hampshire Commission on the Arts to represent the entire State at the National US Nafshi, and two granddaughters, Zella Silverman and Liba Nafshi. Bicentennial celebration in Washington DC, where it did a dozen performances, in- Services were held at Temple Beth Jacob on Tuesday, June 13, followed by interment cluding for several Congressional luncheons. Within the year, she founded and created in the TBJ section of Blossom Hill Cemetery. an expansive six-vehicle multi-arts touring program she called CARAVAN with fund- Donations may be made in memory of Deborah to the Temple Beth Jacob Music ing through the National Endowment for the Arts. In addition to The Little Red Wag- Fund. May her memory be for a blessing. on, CARAVAN toured six art forms (music, theater, puppetry, crafts, poetry/mime and visual arts), with annual audiences of more than 100,000. Susan was active in the NH Partners of the Americas program, and developed cul- tural exchanges between NH and its sister state Ceara, Brazil. She also traveled to Brazil and replicated a statewide touring program for rural communities in Ceara based on her NH CARAVAN project. Susan created numerous other touring pro- grams, in dance, opera, and other art forms, most notably the ARTSReach touring program in classical literature, which Susan and faculty associates toured throughout New Hampshire. By the time of Susan's departure from UNH in 1998, TRY's com- bined programs had presented more than 6,500 performances for more than one mil- lion people, primarily in New Hampshire and northern New England. The last show she presented was a special free community healing performance in Colebrook after the shooting tragedy in that town. Susan held two positions at UNH and in addition to Director of TRY, Susan served on the Communication faculty at the University in 1973, carrying a full course load in both introductory and advanced level courses. She taught in the Humanities Depart- ment and developed and taught courses in the Theater Department. For several years in the 1980s, Susan received the highest teaching evaluations in the UNH College of Liberal Arts. She taught at UNH Manchester and at Great Bay Community College and also provided organizational and communication consulting for area non-profits and local agencies. Goldin served for many years on the touring committee for the New Hampshire Commission on the Arts. She was active on numerous UNH campus committees and Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 25 Want to see your organization’s photos here? Send them to [email protected]. Etz Hayim Synagogue held its 25th annual meeting on June 4, followed by the annual Etz Hayim Synagogue parents mingled while their kids learned about Shavuot during Interfaith Picnic with its neighbors and friends, the members of the Derry Episcopal Hebrew School. Board of Directors VP Dina Michael Chaitowitz (the photographer) Church of the Transfiguration. led a short cooking class on how to make yummy but wholesome fruit desserts. Pictured (left to right) are: Board member Paige Duncan; Education Committee members Lisa Adams and Mike Schloss; and Robert Marchinkowski, Kerry Jay, and Stacie Perlman. Rivka Schwartz teaches about understanding the Amidah as part of the Etz Hayim Synagogue observance of Shavuot. An adventurous group of women from Etz Hayim Synagogue’s women’s group, FAB, experienced “Yoga with Goats” at Jenness Farm in Nottingham, NH. Interested in join- ing us? Contact [email protected]. SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Tell Them You Saw Their Ad in The Reporter! See what’s happening in the community at www.jewishnh.org PAGE 26 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 Temple B’nai Israel’s 20th Annual Jewish Food Festival on July 9 was a rousing suc- cess and enjoyed by all who attended! With delicious deli sandwiches, homemade knishes and other baked goods, wonderful blintzes, lots of great selections packed to take home, and the Nearly New Boutique, what’s not to love? Missed it this year? Get in touch via our website to be contacted when pre-ordering opens for next year’s event (www.tbinh.org)! Sue Niederman, Sol and Linda Rockenmacher, and David Rosenzweig were at Man- chester Hebrew Cemetery to plant flags at graves of veterans in honor of Memorial Day. Sumner Winebaum, a member of Temple Israel Portsmouth and creator of the Hands of Hope sculpture, which doubles as a Chanukiah and is a centerpiece of the TIP courtyard, is one of the featured sculptors in “Seacoast Sculpture from Material to Ted Yegerman discusses the history and significance of the holiday at a service at Masterwork,” at Discover Portsmouth (10 Middle St., Portsmouth) until October 1. Manchester Hebrew Cemetery on Memorial Day. Photo by David Rosenzweig Av-Elul 5777 • August 2017 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 27 Temple Israel of Dover members enjoy the first of the monthly pre-Shabbat BBQ and Shabbat Socials. 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