JEA Launches SilverSneakers® Senior Fitness Program Beginning March 1st, the JEA is SilverSneakers® Muscular Strength & recognizing the unique needs of the Range of Movement (MSROM) and older adults in the community in a new (2) Cardio Circuit.” way by partnering with the nationally ® recognized Healthways SilverSneak- SilverSneakers Muscular Strength ers® Fitness Program. The JEA now & Range of Movement will be able to offer a new and creative Wellness. “In addition to helping This class offers something for ev- way for older adults a way to increase our members stay physically healthy, eryone, regardless of fi tness level, and their levels of physical activity while SilverSneakers also offers a great way can help improve overall strength and motivating them to remain active. for them to socialize, meet new friends fl exibility - helping you stay healthy SilverSneakers is the nation’s leading and have fun. and independent. Elaine or Dawn will exercise program designed exclusively Our new SilverSneakers group guide you through the exercises at your for older adults. As an added bonus, exercise classes offer you the best op- own pace. qualifying participants with qualifying portunity to stay on track toward your insurance/Medicare health care plans health and fi tness goals. Our signature Cardio Circuit In This Issue may have their membership fees cov- classes are designed specifi cally for Aerobic or cardiovascular exercise is Shaliach’s message, 2 ered by the program. older adults and will be taught by the highlight of SilverSneakers Cardio Federation President’s message, 3 “Research points to the signifi cant specifi cally trained, SilverSneakers Circuit. The class features upper-body Executive Director’s message, 3 health benefi ts of regular exercise for certifi ed instructors, Elaine Fox and Dawn Tanis. The classes that we will Condolences, 9 older adults,” says Stephanie John- Continued on Page 2 Savannah Jewish Archives, 10 son, the JEA’s Director of Health and be offering as part of this program are

Featured Stories Levy Concert on March 7 to Feature Finkel Brothers On Sunday, March 7, the annual stages of the world including Carnegie Learning the Absolute Jack Malitz and Miriam Slotin Levy Hall, Hollywood Bowl, London Palladi- Blessings of Children—Carol Memorial Concert will offer its um and three appearances at the White Greenberg shares the ABC’s of audience its audience a charming break Jewish education in Savannah, p4 House. Some of the symphony orches- from its orchestral traditions with tras he has performed with include Los Camp Liberator to Speak at appearances by Elliot and Ian Finkel. Angeles, Washington, DC (National), Yom HaShoah—Read about, then Elliot is a renowned pianist, conductor Baltimore, Dallas and the Queens Pop attend the Yom HaShoah program and composer whose work bridges the Orchestra, which he served as music Ian Finkel Elliot Finkel to learn in detail lessons from Judge gap between classical and pop music. director for two seasons. He has played Aaron Cohn, p9 Ian is regarded as the world’s greatest hundreds of recitals across the globe, tours in Japan, Korea, Canada, Mexico, xylophone virtuoso. The concert is at both as a soloist, and together with his England as well as the U.S. In addition 3pm at the JEA. brother. Three times he has costarred to his work as a xylophonist, Ian is a Elliot has appeared on the great on Broadway with Michael Feinstein, writer and has penned many fi lm and Sid Caesar, and with Ian and their stage productions: Rainbow Wars (nom- father, the actor Fyvush Finkel (best inated for Academy Award), It’s Up NON-PROFIT ORG. known for his roles in theater To All Of Us, Second Avenue to Broadway, US POSTAGE and on television in Boston Public and Michael Feinstein In Concert, Sophie Tucker PAID A Publication of Savannah Jewish Federation ). Elliot is proud of his in Person (currently on US tour) Nick at 5111 Abercorn Street PERMIT NO. 207 eight-year association with the legend- Nite Music of Vic Mizzy (Adams Family, Savannah, Georgia 31405 SAVANNAH, GA www.savj.org ary tenor, Jan Peerce. Green Acres), IBM Industrials, CNN Ian has collaborated with Philip Cable News, Port Authority, three Address Service Requested Glass and has heard his works per- novels and books of short stories. formed by numerous orchestras such The concert is free and open to the as the American Symphony Orchestra public and includes a dessert recep- and the Little Orchestra Society. He tion, all of which are made possible has appeared on all major television thanks to the Jack Malitz and Miriam stations, recorded for most record Slotin Levy Memorial Fund at the Jew- labels and has had successful concert ish Educational Alliance. Savannah Page 2 February/March 2010 jewish news www.savj.org

only the good times. Stories from his he prayed in synagogue, when most of Dedicated to my Saba childhood about the Jewish soccer the people read in order to get to the By Udi Tsemach they got old he was team in Tripoli, Libya, or how he trav- next page, he sang slowly (and mostly gifted with other eled to Jerusalem in the 30’s by train to knew it by heart), enjoyed every word. This column is dedicated to Eliezer senses. During vaca- see his grandfather, under the British In Yom Kippur noon, the hardest time Tsemach, my beloved grandfather of tions I used to spend mandate. Just after his death, relatives of the fast, when everybody went back blessed memory, who passed away on days with him—he revealed more layers of the stories, how home for a nap, he stayed in synagogue Udi Tsemach 18 Shevat 5770. took care of me and Saba traveled dressed like an Arab, and studied Torah with his fellows. Two weeks ago I was driving my shared with me his fearing that the Arabs along the way Family and tradition were different car back from a Hebrew lesson at the stories and I was his eyes. My favorite would harass him. sides of the same thing for him. Shab- JEA. Suddenly the phone rang; I saw time was when we got into bed, in the He was a contractor and builder. bat, the family, the modesty, the smiles “unknown number” on the screen. dark, where there was no need to see He built many houses and institutions and the stories, all of them like endless “Unknown number” means someone and I sank with my imagination into across Israel, the biggest of them that fountains. My aunt, may she live long, from Israel, but in Israel it was 4 am, his stories. Stories about Jacob taking he worked on is probably “the one” in took care of him in his last years. She who was calling me that late? It was care of Rivka’s herd, the wise King Dimona. Even when he was sick and says that when he went to sleep his last my father. Even before he started to Solomon who made justice and the almost blind, his builder instincts were words were Ma Eztadak “ ʷʣʨʶʠ ʤʮ ” speak, I sensed that his broken voice children of Israel crossing the sea. Ev- sharp, when he entered an unfamiliar – “how shall I be righteous?!”, words carried bad news. Forty hours later, I erything was so alive in his stories, like room he move his hand along the wall from the Jewish confession. Do not entered my grandfather’s house in Is- he was there with our Fathers. It seems and checked the texture and the qual- worry grandfather, I am sure that they rael. I entered but he was not there to that our fundamental stories were not ity of the building. advocate for you in the sky. Here, we welcome me. just part of him, he was part of them. His way of life belonged to another do not need to advocate for your life in As long as I can remember, my He seemed unbreakable to me after generation. A generation who was the world to come, for you have eternal grandfather, Saba, had eyesight prob- all he had gone through in his life, and not always chasing time, the time was life in our souls. ʪʥʸʡ ʪʸʫʦ ʩʤʩ lems, but just like our forefathers when he never mentioned his diffi cult times, somehow endless for him. Like when Sneakers...... cont. from page 1 Letter to the Editor...... strength workouts using hand-held weekly MSROM (Muscular-Strength- weights, elastic tubing with handles, Range-of-Motion) and Cardio Circuit To the Editor: We can open this high school if we and fi tness balls. A chair is available classes, to be followed in a few months The board of the Savannah Jewish work together as a community. for support and easy head-to-toe by additional signature SilverSneakers Academy is proud to announce the stretching. Elaine Fox will help each classes, such as YogaStretch and Silver- election of Susan Boblasky as our new Marcia Silverman individual reach their goals within the Splash®. In the meantime, all other JEA President. We are looking forward, class. Before you know it, you will be a fi tness classes, including Yoga classes with much excitement, to working new and improved you. and water aerobics, are available to with her toward our ultimate goal of Identifi cation Statement You will enjoy the extra mobility SilverSneakers participants. opening this much needed Jewish High and energy that comes from joining one To fi nd out if you are eligible for Sil- School in Savannah. Savannah Jewish News of our new signature classes. With the verSneakers, please contact your health We would also like to thank Fred SilverSneakers program, in addition plan provider. For more information and Paula Lewis as outgoing co-presi- Published ten times each year by to the classes, members receive access regarding the SilverSneakers Fitness dents for their dedication to the Sa- The Savannah Jewish Federation to a variety of participating locations Program visit www.silversneakers.com vannah Jewish Academy. During their throughout the country. The JEA also or call Stephanie Johnson, JEA Health tenure, we have sent two delegates to 5111 Abercorn St. offers amenities such as fi tness equip- and Wellness Director, 912-355-8111, the PEJE (Partnership for Excellence in Savannah, GA 31405 912-355-8111/www.savj.org ment, treadmills and free weights. The ext.223. Jewish Education) conference in Bos- JEA will launch the program with two ton almost two years ago, participated Linda Zoller in the Israel at 60 event in Forsyth Park President and have become more solidifi ed as a Michael Kooden Have you tried the new savj.org? board. President-Elect Community calendar, online donations and much, much more! As everyone knows, last fall we sent out beautiful Tzedakah cans. Jeffery Lasky The “Change Happens One Penny at a Vice President Time” Campaign is proud to announce Steve Greenberg Ready to Buy or Sell? that Julian & Jackie Toporek are the Secretary-Treasurer fi rst ones to turn in a full can. We Call the Professionals at would like to give them a huge thank Allan Ratner Chair, Newspaper Committee you as well as to everyone that is still Your adding money to the pushkies. The Adam Solender JEA has been very generous in becom- [email protected] REALTY CO. Home Town ing the drop off point for the full cans Executive Director Savannah Jewish Federation Savannah, Georgia Realtor for and will have empty cans to replace the Over 47 Years full ones. Please give them your names Lynn Levine so we can thank you as well. [email protected] Please watch your mail for more ex- Director Call Us Today! (912) 354-9314 citing updates with the “Change Hap- Benjamin Bloom Or visit us on the Internet: pens One Penny at a Time Campaign” [email protected] www.konterrealty.com and the Savannah Jewish Academy. Programming Associate Savannah www.savj.com jewish news February/March 2010 Page 3 I Hope You Are as Proud as I Am How Did I Not Know About Her? I take tremendous pride in the qual- Communities) of The opening fi lm of this year’s Sa- tory. How is it ity of services provided by the Jewish which the Savan- vannah Jewish Film Festival, Yoo Hoo, that after having world. I know that is what led me to nah Jewish Feder- Mrs. Goldberg, is an intimate look at the studied through my interest in Federation work. ation is a part, has life and times of Gertrude Berg. Not twelve years of In graduate school, it didn’t take raised over $4.8 only did Berg star in both the radio Hebrew school, long for me to realize that the best fi eld million to-date to and television series, The Goldbergs, but a few college placements for aspiring social workers, aid Haiti and that she was the producer and writer of the courses, dozens of the ones with the most outstanding total is growing. shows. In its different incarnations, seminars in Juda- training, were in the Jewish agencies. All monies raised Linda Zoller The Goldbergs ran for an astonishing ism, and reading Adam Solender In St. Louis, the Jewish Family and by the Federation President, 26 years. During that time, Gertrude countless books, Children’s Service, Jewish Vocational system go directly Savannah Jewish Berg penned more than 12,000 scripts, articles, and Internet pieces that I had Service, Jewish Community Center, to Haiti relief. Federation balancing assimilation and old world not known about her? And while the Jewish Hospital – all offered the Federation funds values. Gertrude Berg was a kind portrayal of fi nest training in town. are being leveraged with the $5.25 In a time when women were typi- a “Yiddishe Mama,” there were many My visit to Israel in the late 1980’s million raised by the American Jewish cally homemakers, Gertrude Berg was other Jewish women who made sig- confi rmed the fact that the Jewish sys- Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), a savvy businesswoman. During a time nifi cant contributions to American life. tem provides a superb level of human an agency of which we can also be when men primarily were the writers Women such as Rose Schneiderman services. I remember my admiration of proud. The JDC is an international and main characters, Gertrude Berg who for twenty years was president the innovative immigration strategies organization that assists Jews in over was second to none. During a time of of the National Women’s Trade Union used in an absorption center for Ethio- 60 countries, but it also provides non- desemitization in business, sports, and League; activist Emma Goldman, who pian Jews. The newly arrived Ethiopi- secular humanitarian assistance for especially Hollywood, Gertrude Berg spoke out against social injustice ans were immersed in Hebrew lessons, victims of natural and man-made disas- wore her “Jewishness” with pride and for half a century; Hannah Solomon, job training, and various inventive ters all over the globe. The Federation honor. While “Jewishness” was not founder of the National Council of ways of bringing people from an un- system raised over $30 million when central to her scripts, neither was it Jewish Women, who created mission derdeveloped country (they had never hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and hidden. The Goldbergs offered a gentle schools and settlement houses and even seen a light switch) into the 20th the communities along the gulf coast. portrait of the domestic life of a second provided aid for newly arrived Jewish century. What other country resettles Our network mobilizes quickly, ef- generation American family. While women and children; and Ray Frank, that way? I saw innovation again at a fectively, and maximizes its resources her stories were universal immigrant who became the fi rst Jewish woman center serving troubled youth. Today, in doing so. There is no doubt in my experiences, she rarely missed an op- to preach formally from a pulpit in the Israel is all too familiar with managing mind where to donate when disaster portunity to insert Jewish observance United States. the aftermath of terror attacks when strikes. I have the utmost confi dence into her stories. She prepared gefi lte March is National Jewish Women so many are killed and wounded. Her that my dollars are channeled properly fi sh for a Friday night dinner and had History Month in the United States. methods of triage and treatment are in the Jewish world. Jan Peerce sing Kol Nidre during the You can learn so much about Jewish remarkable. The Talmud teaches that he who High Holidays. An especially poignant women in books and on the Internet. Recently, there was the tragedy in saves a single life saves an entire world. episode in 1939 addressed Kristallnacht One of the fi rst and most comprehen- Haiti. Within days of the earthquake, That two percent of the world’s popu- and Nazi Germany. During their on-air sive Internet sites is the Jewish Wom- Israel established a state-of-the-art lation can accomplish so much, raise so Seder (led by a rabbi), a rock is thrown en’s Archive (www.jwa.org) whose fi eld hospital in Port-au-Prince while much money for both Jewish and non- their window. The Seder continued on singular mission it is to uncover, chronicle, it took other countries both larger and Jewish causes, and provide such high with a parable about patriotism, toler- and transmit to a broad public the rich his- nearer to Haiti days to respond. Nearly levels of excellence is mind-boggling to ance and ignorance. tory of American Jewish women. March is a week after it was erected, Israel’s hos- me. I hope you are as proud as I am. In watching the fi lm I felt somewhat a perfect opportunity to learn, whether pital remained the best in operation. cheated to not have been a part of her for the fi rst time, or to revisit and re- That Israel, a nation of only 7.5 million, performances. But more than that, I member, the important contribution has earned a reputation as perhaps the felt a little chagrined that I had learned that Jewish women have made to our world’s best fi rst responder makes me so little about this woman and other country, our culture, and our religion. very proud. women like her who played such a They have woven a rich intricate fabric The Jewish Federations of North central role in our modern Jewish his- of what Judaism is today. America (formerly the United Jewish Appeal, formerly the United Jewish

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In prepara- Meanwhile, my fi rst visit to Ram- their students, creating an innovative tion for a meeting of Savannah Jewish bam Day School was like stepping off environment for educational discovery, Federation’s Education Committee, I the pages of a history text: Ms. Loring determined to provide fair treatment visited Rambam Day School and Sha- Fields, the Assistant Principal, was to children regardless of their religious lom School to see how education has dressed in 1733 garb and working with beliefs, or affi liations, educationally changed since my children attended the 7th grade fi nishing off the decora- sound despite their sometimes small Georgia Day at Rambam and graduated from both programs. tions for their Georgia Day project. class numbers or budgetary constraints, As a member of SJF’s Grow Savan- While there, I observed well organized fl exible in their approach to building learn all about the new approaches and nah program, I know how important classrooms with options for book- limitations in their use of available re- programs you have been missing. quality Jewish educational options are based or technology-enhanced lessons. sources, and grateful for the support of The reality is that the campaign is for people looking to make Savannah I caught the enthusiasm of Rabbi Federation and this community. down and that directly affects what can their home; in more than one case it Yisroel Gold as he spoke to students So, after studying my ABC’s, what is be allocated to the many causes in our has encouraged some to move with casually and then again as part of a for- the lesson I learned? If you are making own community because committees their children and grandchildren to mal lesson; and saw a well-organized decisions about school for your chil- do what they have to do, while looking this area. But the reality is that quality art room that enhances each student’s dren, why not check what these fi ne at the big picture. The truth is Rambam education is expensive and in this era academic studies at cohesive sessions schools can offer you and let them stand and Shalom School might have to live of a downward spiraling economy, the offered throughout the term. on their own merits against other pub- without smart board technology or Federation Campaign has to stretch The basic alphabet of my observation lic or private schools you evaluate; if you educational conferences for their staff, each dollar to the maximum. days were punctuated with smiles and no longer have children in our schools, but they cannot survive without the As a steward of community mon- excited responses of the children and fi nancially support them and Federa- support of the parents and this com- ies, I wanted to report on how dollars a few surprising new facts. While the tion generously because a donation for munity. So, whether it was Aleph-Bais were being spent, whether the schools children were maxing out the space our Jewish children is an investment or ABC, I learned volumes in the smiles attempt outreach that benefi ts our available at Shalom School, Phoebe that will reward you by keeping our of the children, and where Federation community and what changes might be Kerness, was teaching a free parent community vibrant and strong; and if it and education are concerned, my rec- needed in these times of reduced chari- university parsha class, open to anyone has been awhile since you sat on a Jew- ommendation will be that dollars make table giving, to increase the return on who wanted to learn. Despite the dif- ish community committee, volunteer to sense. the dollars spent for education. fi culty of fi nding excess funds in this Fact sheets on dollars and cents economy, both schools offer scholar- MARK YOUR CALENDAR TODAY! from Jules Kerness, Principal of Shalom ships to accommodate anyone desir- School and Ester Rabhan, Principal of ing a Jewish education for their child; Rambam Day School, can be requested but, I was ignorant to the fact that in The Miriam Slotin & Jack Malitz Levy but as a retired educator and former an attempt to offer outreach to Jewish class mother in both schools, I secretly families living outside Savannah and Memorial Concert missed the interaction with the chil- traveling through town as part of our dren, so I booked appointments over military corps, Shalom School offered Sunday, March 7th several weeks in order to see different one-on-one tutoring and flexible school aspects of the school programs. scheduling for any child with these spe- 3pm at the JEA Both administrators were very gra- cial needs. cious in giving me access to teachers, But more than entertaining the curricula, parents and classrooms. odd adult who comes to observe, the Elliot & Ian Finkel Sounds of Jewish music coming from schools’ purposes are to provide stel- sixth graders’ clarinet and cello sur- lar educational foundations for any Elliot Finkel is a pianist, conductor and composer of great magni- prised me at Shalom School. I saw child wishing to participate in a Jewish tude and versatility. Not only is his six-foot plus stature command- ing, but his unique talent bridges the gap between the classical and pop idioms. Elliot has appeared on the great stages of the world including Car- negie Hall, Hollywood Bowl, London Palladium and three appear- ances at the White House. He has performed with Symphonies in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. (National), Baltimore, Dallas and the Queens Pop Orchestra, which he served as music director for two seasons. He has played hundreds of recitals across the globe, both as a solo- ist, and together with his brother, Ian Finkel, xylophone virtuoso. Downtown Oglethorpe Mall Savannah Mall Three times he has costarred on Broadway with Michael Feinstein, 912-233-1163 912-238-2120 912-238-2920 with Sid Caesar, and with Ian Finkel and their father, Fyvush Finkel.

This free program is made possible by the JEA Endowment Fund in memory of levyjewelers.com [email protected] Jack Malitz Levy and Miriam Slotin Levy Savannah www.savj.com jewish news February/March 2010 Page 5 Make Family Matters a Priority Recipes and Cooking Tips By Carol Greenberg Breaking the Pattern from Gefi lte Girl of Genetic Disease. Knowledge is power—but can it The panel has been Chai y’all! Dredge veal cure disease? Everyone knows a family specially selected It’s always amazing to me that a shanks in fl our sea- that is strained by the care and uncer- to answer ques- simple manner of preparing cheap cuts soned with salt and tainty of children born with genetically tions about genetic of meat can yield the most delicious pepper. transmitted diseases. Jews of Ashke- planning for you results. For this reason I’ve chosen to Brown the shanks share my long toiled over and much in the hot oil on all Gefi lte Girl nazic descent get pre-nuptial blood and your family Elizabeth Hale tests to inform them of their risk of that might help you C. Shai Huffard-King loved recipe for an Italian classic, veal sides; remove and Tay-Sachs. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if detect a wide range Osso Bucco. I know, it sounds fancy, let rest on a plate. we could be equally as informed about of diseases and and when you order it in Italian res- In the same oil, add and saute car- the risk of other diseases—including conditions. Local taurants it tends to be expensive on rots, onion and celery until they start some cancers—that can be detected genetic counselor the menu, but the truth that they to soften. genetically? Websites like Chosson and C. Shai Huffard- don’t want you to know is that the Add bay leaf, can of tomato, beef Kallah recommend genetic tests for up King of Anderson veal shank itself is relatively inexpen- stock, sherry and wine. to nine diseases and centers such as the Cancer Institute sive- and the only diffi cult thing about Put the shanks back in the pot with Dor Yeshorim Institute make testing will introduce her preparing it is having the patience to the liquid and vegetables, bring to boil available discretely even before mar- program, her local let it slowly braise. What is a braise then reduce to simmer, cover tightly. Dr. Deborah you might ask? Braising is browning Cook until meat is falling away from riage. Whether you are single or mar- colleague Ashley Barbouth a meat on all sides, adding liquid, then the bone, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours depend- ried, male or female, a younger or older Carlson of Savan- M.D., FACMG adult, this information is important nah Perinatology covering the meat to simmer until it’s ing on shank size. If at any time during and will be available at a panel discus- Associates, and Genzyme Therapeutics tender and moist. cooking, the liquid is getting too re- sion Thursday, March 11, 2010 starting specialist Helen Travers, as well as our A few tips: fi rst, talk to your butcher duced, add some water. at 7:00 pm. Learn how your personal keynote presenter Deborah Barbouth, and order your shank to the thickness Remove shanks from pan, set aside. history, even if you are no longer con- M.D., FACMG of the Victor Center for desired. I frequently see pre-cut shanks Remove vegetable mix from heat. sidering having children yourself, can Jewish Genetic Disease in Miami. This that are sub standard in the meat case. Puree the vegetable mix in your blend- provide useful information that might Cancer Answer format was developed as Second, cooking sherry is fi ne for this er in very small batches, otherwise you save family members from illness. part of MorningStar Arts’ Teal Ribbon dish- don’t whip out the good stuff on could get burned and we don’t want Not one, but really a trio of events Project (TRiP) to get direct answers this one! that! will be offered at the Jewish Educa- from distinguished professionals as Taste, season the vegetable “gravy” tional Alliance for this one night only. health resources for our community. VEAL OSSO BUCCO- serves four, with salt and pepper, it should be the A pre-event called Healthy Girls’ Nite Out Believing of all the traditions we total cooking time: approx. 3 hours consistency of tomato sauce- if it’s too will take place from 5 to 7 pm; open wish to pass on, genetic disease should runny, put it back on the heat and re- only to women ages 19 and up (or teens not be one of them, MorningStar Arts 4 veal shanks (2”- 2 1/2” inches duce it a little more. attending with parents or parental per- worked in conjunction with the Jewish thick) Put shanks and vegetable “gravy” mission only) will provide fun and food Family Services, and now the Green- fl our back into your pot and heat through. with a serious discussion about safety berg Health Resources Fund, the Jew- olive oil Serve over your favorite pasta. issues as they relate to sex, substances ish Educational Alliance, Comcast and salt & pepper Have any questions or need any tips? and smart behavior. Pamela Gallup, many local cancer and health organiza- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped Contact me at gefi ltegirlsavannah@ya M.D. and Tamara Knapp-Grosz, Ph.D., tions to produce several educational 4 celery ribs, chopped hoo.com APRN, are scheduled session leaders. A programs in the last year. Healthy Girls’ 1 large yellow onion, chopped Cancer Answer Health Fair follows start- Nite Out (HGNO), Cancer Answer Health 1 large can crushed tomatoes **Gefi lte Girl is Elizabeth Hale, ing at 6:30 pm with free informational Fair and Family Matters: Breaking the Pat- 2 cans beef stock a member of Temple Mickve Israel displays and resources provided by the tern of Genetic Disease are free, though 1/4 cup sherry and a graduate of Johnson and Wales American Cancer Society in commem- RSVP is required for the HGNO din- 1/2 cup dry white wine Culinary School. Elizabeth has been a oration of Colon Cancer Month and ner and sessions by calling 912-355- 1bay leaf, torn in half professional chef for 15 years and has Sharsheret, the National Young Jewish 8111 or e-mailing [email protected]. owned several restaurants in South Woman’s Breast Cancer Association. All information is on the websites Heat olive oil (enough to coat the Florida. She currently resides in Bluff- The main event, a panel discussion, www.morningstararts.org and bottom) in dutch oven or any heavy ton, SC, where she enjoys “fattening follows at 7 pm entitled Family Matters: www.savj.org. bottom deep pot. up” her fi ancé, Brett Ratner.

We are your full service flower shop. Please call us at (912) 233-6077 or (800) 868-6077 and allow us to help you. Savannah Page 6 March 2010 jewish news www.savj.org Rabbi Charles Simon is AA JELF Interest-Free Educational Scholar-In-Residence Loans Available Congregation Agudath Achim will portive Non-Jewish Applications for interest-free loans be hosting Rabbi Charles Simon, Spouse: What Does for post-secondary education (col- Executive Vice-President of the Fed- This Mean?” Shab- lege, graduate school, vocational and eration of Jewish Men’s Clubs on the bat Program will professional courses) will be available weekend of March 19-20, 2010, as a include a sermon to Jewish students for the 2010-2011 scholar in residence. Rabbi Simon on “Understanding school year from the Jewish Educa- has been the leader of the effort to Intermarriage in to a degree or certifi cate at an accred- Rabbi Charles Simon, tional Loan Fund. The loan application respond to the changing marriage Light of Demograph- ited institution that is located in the Scholar-in-Residence will be available March 1 – April 15 on demographics of the American Jew- ic Trends” and Kid- United States, be a U.S. citizen or legal JELF’s website at www.jelf.org. ish Community. He is the principal dush luncheon. resident, and be able to demonstrate JELF loans are need-based and offer author of the Keruv series which ex- Through the weekend their will be fi nancial need (FAFSA application re- “last-dollar” fi nancing, meaning that amines current synagogue policy in opportunities for youngsters who are quired). Since 1985, JELF has granted JELF provides the fi nal dollars that light of this changing population. struggling with the issues of inter- more than $5.8 million in interest-free bridge the gap between a student’s This weekend will enable us to marriage to discuss privately and in loans to over 2,800 students through- total fi nancial resources and the cost of look at the reality the American Jew- small groups with Rabbi Simon. This out the Southeast. For more informa- attending school. Applicants must be ish communities are facing especially weekend is open to the entire com- tion, contact [email protected] or call 770- enrolled full time in a program leading in small communities like ours. The munity. Arrangements can be made 396-3080. weekend will include a Friday night through the AA Offi ce at 352-4737. dinner and lecture entitled “The Sup- We would love to see you all.

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If you have gently used reading materials (fiction, biographies, autobiographies), DVDs, or VHS to share, JEA member Alex Raskin has volunteered to restock the shelves of our sharing library. Please drop your books by or if you need help getting them to the JEA, call the front desk (355-8111), leave your name and number and Alex will call you to arrange a time to pick them up! www.savj.org CENTERJEWISH EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE PIECE Mar. 4 April 1 April Parisians. hostile or indifferent sometimes among and relationships life her his or re-establish has to But, each women’s men’s clothes. press, and fit and stitch, cut, they as other know each to they get tentatively, Slowly, the occupation. survived somehow who areJews one but all and demand, season slow current meet need to they than more 6people, hire They 1946 Paris. in business their establishing arere- wife his and tailor Jewish A unexpected consequences. consequences. unexpected and has startling fence the camp of side other the on boy aJewish with friendship forbidden whose camp, aconcentration at commandant the of son old 8-year the Bruno, of eyes This through innocent seen a is story the began with the Philadelphia 76ers, followed by coaching by followed positions 76ers, began with the Philadelphia with the Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves. In 1993, he In 1993, Hawks and Timberwolves. with the Minnesota Atlanta support from the Judith Blumenthal Memorial Lecture Fund at Lecture the Memorial the Blumenthal Judith from support The 2010 Speakers Series is made possible thanks to possible generous is made Series The 2010Speakers NBA earning Houston of back-to-back the Rockets, became GM Movie &Beer NightsponsoredbyNancyandLawrenceGutstein Sunday, March 21, 2010—7:30 PM at the JEA JEA the at PM 2010—7:30 21, March Sunday, championships.He finished hisNBA career as GM of the th st st FREE Beer, wine, beverages and popcorn popcorn and beverages wine, Beer, FREE Almost Peaceful —Almost – Join us at the JEA for a movie & a beer! a beer! & movie a for JEA the us at Join The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Pajamas Striped the in Boy The The Final Four: A Professional Analysis Analysis Professional A Four: The Final A Movie & Beer! & A Beer! Movie Red Smith Award (1990). Mr. Smith Mr. inducted into was (1990). Red Smith Award the Halls of Fame for Texas Baseball, Pro Rodeo Pro Texas and Halls Fame Baseball, the for of recipient of the most prestigious honor in his field, thehishonor the in prestigious most of field, recipient Tickets: $10 at $10at the (Non Door Tickets: member), New England Basketball for his contributions to the of Pennsylvania. As Penn’s Head coach in 1979, heHead in coach 1979, As Pennsylvania. Penn’s of remained on staff for 12 years before leaving 12years for join before to remained onstaff Dave Smith is a nationally-recognized innovator in in innovator nationally-recognized a is Smith Dave Chuck Daly on the basketball staff of the University Bob Weinhauer began his professional career as a as career his began Bob professional Weinhauer coach at Arizona State University. His NBA His University. career coach State Arizona at FREE for Active Military & Students Editors anda Association AP Sports of president Drama. French with Subtitles Subtitles with French Drama. All movies shown at 7:30 pm pm at7:30 shown movies All Bob Weinhauer & Dave Smith Smith Dave & Weinhauer Bob sports as a as member thesports media. of He journalism. andapast is thesports founder led his team to a Final Four. He then went on to FREE to Members with ID with Members to FREE teacher and coach at Wassapequa, NY. HeNY. Wassapequa, at andcoach teacher Jewish Educational Alliance. Alliance. Educational Jewish Adults 21 and Over— $6 at the door (Member), (Member), the door $6 at $7 for Non-Members Non-Members $7 for jewish news Milwaukee Bucks. Savannah fÑxt~xÜËá fxÜ|xá ECCL

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PassOn. .Genetic Disease Family Matters: Breaking the Pattern of Thursday, March 11, 2010—7-8:30 PM PM 11, 2010—7-8:30 March Thursday, JEA SpringJEA Camp March 29th—April 7th! Special JEAMonthlySupplemen JEA Donations JEA Disease Genetic (as of2/12/09) evening only: t Savannah Special JEA Monthly Supplement jewish news www.savj.org Join us at the JEA After School Program! Who: Our program is for all children ages 4yrs-5th grade. Our college-degreed instructors offer homework help in all subjects. What: In addition to homework help, we have daily activities including Coach Wayne Gymnastics, Kids Yoga, art, cooking, sports, swimming and much more! We will also be doing appropriate holiday crafts. Where: We pick up from Rambam and provide transportation from most local schools to the JEA (Heard Elementary, Jacob G. Smith, Charles Ellis) Minimum Participation Required When: Our after school program ends at 6 pm Monday-Thursday and 5 pm on Friday. Price: Members - $50/week ($10 per day). $12 for individual days ($5 additional for failing to preregister) Non Members - $75/week ($15 per day). $18 for individual days. ($20 late registration fee) PickUp: $30/month or $3 per trip. Supersaver: All 1/2 days off from school are included for the regular price of aftercare.

For more information, contact Ashley Frankel, 355-8111, ext. 225.

Parent and Tot Swimming YJS Book Club

Introduce your child to the water and swimming in this fun playful atmosphere. Little swimmers An exciting event for Young Jewish Savannah will learn basic water safety while singing songs, playing games and splashing around. Get your — Book Club! Join us on the 3rd Sunday of child "water ready" for summer. It is never to soon to start! every month at 3 pm at the JEA for discus- sion, food and friends! Two authors, Jonathan Rabb and Herman Cranman, will be coming Parent and Tot Swimming lessons with Ms. Gail to speak at our meetings! Monday's @ 5:30 pm starting Feb. 22nd Four 30 minute group programs (you have 6 weeks to use the four lesso ns) Mar. 21st-The beloved American classic about a $50 JEA Members/$65 Non Members young girl's coming-of- Ages: 6 months - 36 months age at the turn of the All tots need to be accompanied in the water by an adult century, Betty Smith's A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a poignant and moving tale filled with compassion and cruelty, laugh- Art at the JEA ter and heartache, crowded with life and peo- ple and incident. The story of young, sensi- tive, and idealistic Francie Nolan and her bit- tersweet formative years in the slums of Wil- liamsburg has enchanted and inspired mil- lions of readers for more than sixty years. By turns overwhelming, sublime, heartbreaking, and uplifting, the daily experiences of the un- forgettable Nolans are raw with honesty and tenderly threaded with family connectedness - - in a work of literary art that brilliantly cap- March Artist—Margaret Brennan tures a unique time and place as well as in- Margaret Brennan - “Margaret Brennan: A Savannah Retrospective” credibly rich moments of universal experi- ence. The retrospective will showcase a body of work photographed by Margaret Brennan, including her well-known floral portraits, award-winning landscapes and architectural photographs. It will also debut her recent series taken in France last spring. Upon retirement from business, Brennan studied at ICP (International Center of Photography) in City. Since moving to Savannah, the Georgia coast has been a major inspiration, and she has photographed it in color, black and white and infrared, printing all in her digital studio. Brennan’s work has been exhibited in NYC, Martha’s Vineyard and Savannah, has won numer- ous awards, and resides in many private collections, as well as corporate settings. Her work may be viewed in Savannah at the Goldeneye Gallery on Wright Square and Horizon Gallery on Factors Walk. Young Jewish Savannah Events The past several years, Brennan has been a guest lecturer at the Telfair Academy Guild (TAG) and Women in Business in TAG (WIBITAG), presenting “Lest We Forget,” a photographic jour- March 14th (tentative) nal that memorializes 9/11. This past spring, her work was chosen for inclusion in “Savannah Mandala,” an exhibit at the Jepson Center highlighting the work of six photographers who docu- Mommy & Me mented the Tibetan monks during previous visits to Savannah. For the last three years, Brennan March 25th 6pm was has been juried into the Telfair Art Fair. March Madness Happy Hour Artwork available for viewing March 1-29, 2010. Artist’s reception on March 7th 2-4 pm. Savannah www.savj.org jewish news Special JEA Monthly Supplement

JEA Summer Camp K’Toni / Yeladim Campers Chaverim / L.I.T. Campers Week #1 - June 21-25 Week #1 - June 21-25 Camp Invention 12 Awesome Weeks of Fun! Dinosaur Discovery—Calling all dinosaurs, big and small. Become paleontologists for the week, digging up Week#2-June 28-July 2 bones and building fossils. Golf / Mixed Media Art—Learn or improve your Week #2-June 28-July 2 game with our PGA Pro. Golf / Mixed Media Art—Improve hand-eye coordi- Week #3 - July 5-9 nation while learning the game of golf with our PGA Pro. Ocean Commotion—Dive into this underwater ad- venture week. Become Oceanographers and explore Week #3 - July 5-9 the vast undersea world. Journey to the bottom of the Sea—Swim with sea creatures and transform our classroom into an underwa- Week #4 - July 12-16 ter haven. Wii Challenge YOU! - Be who you want to be: every- one from Mario Andretti to Robin Hood. Show us your Week #4 - July 12-16 speed and agility while playing fun games on the Wii. Puppet World—Bring the characters from your favor- ite stories to life. Week #5 - July 19-23 The Great Outdoors—Rock Climbing, Fire Building, Week #5 - July 19-23 Archeology oh my… Tikkun Olam (a Hebrew phrase that means repairing the world). Experience the out- Pre-Camp: June 7th-11th & June 14th-18th Outdoor Adventure—Grab your passport and pack your bag. Join us as we travel to far-away places to doors while learning how to make it better. Meet-N-Greet: June 20th, 1-3 pm learn and explore: each day a new country! Week #6 - July 26-30 Post-Camp: August 16th-20th & August Week #6 - July 26-30 CSI: Forensic Science—Learn criminology tech- 23rd—27th Super Hero’s & Fairy Tales—Celebrate our heroes niques and how to use them, solving your very own both real and make believe. Transport yourself to a crime. world of princesses, magic and dragons. Week #7 - Aug. 2-6 Kids, Enjoy Games, Swimming, Week #7 - Aug. 2-6 Dance / Floor Hockey Field Trips & More! Dance / Cooking Week #8 - Aug. 9-13 Contact the Ashley at the JEA for more Week #8 - Aug. 9-13 Maccabiah Games (Color War) Maccabiah Games (Color War) ** Field Trip’s EVERY Wednesday ** Overnight’s Week #4 & #7 (Thursdays) WINTER 2010 FITNESS CLASSES

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.

5:00-6:00 am 8:30-9:15 am 5:00-6:00 am 8:30-9:15 am 5:00-6:00 am Master Swim Spin Class Master Swim Spin Class Master Swim

9-10 am 8:30-9:30 am 8:30-9:30 am 8:30-9:30 am 8:30-9:30 am 8:30-9:30 am Pilates Firm It Up Pilates Firm It Up Pilates Firm It Up

10-11 am 10:00-11:00 am 10:00-11:00 am 10:00-11:00 am 10:00-11:00 am Total Body Aquasize Aquasize Aquasize Aquasize Blast

10:30-11:30 am 10:30-11:30 am Gentle Yoga Gentle Yoga

10:30-11:30 am 10:30-11:30 am 10:30-11:30 am Silver Sneakers MSROM Senior Fitness Silver Sneakers MSROM 2-3 pm Noon-2:00 pm Noon-2:00 pm Noon-2:00 pm JEA BB Noontime Basketball Noontime Basketball Noontime Basketball

3-4 pm 3:45-5:15 pm 4:00-6:00 pm JEA BB Yoga for Kids Open Court Racquetball

4:00-6:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm 5-6 pm 4:00-6:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm Open Court Racquetball Open Court Racquetball JEA U12 BB Open Court Racquetball Open Court Racquetball

4:00-7:00 4:00-7:00 4:00-7:00 4:00-7:00 Maxine Patterson Dance Maxine Patterson Dance Maxine Patterson Dance Maxine Patterson Dance

5:30-7:30 pm 5:30-6:30 pm 5:30-7:30 pm Karate JEA U10 BB Karate

6:00-7:00 pm 6-7 pm 6-7 pm Spin Class Hunter U6 BB Hunter U6 BB

6:30-7:30 pm 6:30-7:30 pm 6:30-7:30 pm 6:30-7:30 pm Evening Water Aerobics Step & Weight Aerobics Evening Water Aerobics Evening Water Aerobics

7-8 pm 7-8 pm Hunter U12 BB Hunter U12 BB

7:00-8:30 pm 6:30-7:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:00 pm Aikido Badminton Aikido Total Body Blast

7:00-8:00 pm 7:00-9:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 7:00-9:00 pm Yoga Power Hour Savannah Fencing Club Yoga Flow Savannah Fencing Club Savannah Special JEA Monthly Supplement jewish news www.savj.org Sign up for JEA Youth Baseball!

Spring is right around the corner and that means JEA Youth Baseball! Dust off your mitt, start limbering up and get ready for a Team Savannah will be attending the JCC Maccabi Experience this summer: great season. The JEA will be fielding teams for four different age groups. Registration JCC Maccabi Games ends March 25th. Richmond, VA from Aug. 1-6th The JEA has been allot- ted 13 athlete spots. Must be Jewish and between ages 6 & Under - T-Ball 13-16 on July 31, 2010. Visit www.jccmaccabigames.org $50 Mem/$75 Non Member for more info and to view a promotion video. Since we are Practices: Sundays @ JEA going to be in Richmond, VA, please take a look at their Games: Mon-Thu Evenings at web site, as well as www.maccabirichmond.org. Hunter Army Air Field. Sports available there include: For the following groups we will play with the City of Savannah. To register you must provide Boys - payment and the following paperwork: Basketball (Full team required) Baseball, Soccer 7 vs 7, Bowling, Tennis, JEA Registration Form, City of Savannah Par- Golf, Swimming, Table Tennis ent Consent Form, and a copy of child's birth certificate. Girls- 8 & Under - Coach Pitch Basketball (Full team required), $75 Mem/$100 Non Member Soccer 7 vs 7, Bowling, Swimming, Tennis, Table Tennis Practices: Sundays Games: To be scheduled A $100 deposit is required. 10 & Under - Machine Pitch $75 Mem/$100 Non Member If you are interested, please contact Stephanie Johnson Practices: Sundays Games: To be scheduled at 355-8111 or [email protected]!

12 & Under - Little League $75 Mem/$100 Non Member Practices: Sundays Games: To be scheduled

March 2010

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Daily Calendar Aquasize-10 am Pilates– 8:30 am Sr. Fitness - 10:30 am Pilates– 8:30 am Aquasize-10 am JEA Gentle Yoga-10:30 am Kibitzers Kafe-10 am Gentle Yoga-10:30 am Aquasize - 10 am Events Sr. Fitness-10:30 am Aquasize-10 am Senior Lunch -12:30 pm Mah Jongg - 10:30 am Closed Senior Lunch -12:30 pm Step & Weight Bridge-1pm Senior Fitness - 10:30 am Water Aerobics-6:30 pm Aerobics– 6:30 pm Water Aerobics-6:30 pm Senior Lunch -12:30 pm On-Going Programs Yoga Power Hour– 7 pm Scrabble-6:30 pm Senior Program-1:30 pm Yoga Flow– 7:00 pm Evening Water Aerobics - 6:30 pm

Feb. 28 1 2 3 4 -12:30-2:30 Senior Lunch & 5 6 Purim Program Movie & Beer Night– 7:30 pm

7 Young Leadership 8 9 10 11 12 13 Brunch– 10 am -12:30-2:30 Senior Lunch & Art Gallery Reception– 2 Program pm Cancer Answers Health Fair– 6:30 Levy Concert– 3 pm pm

14 15 16 17 18 -12:30-2:30 Senior Lunch & 19 20 Jr. NBA Award Banquet– Program 4 pm "0A27 

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 YJS Book Club– 3 pm -12:30-2:30 Senior Lunch & Speakers Series– 7:30 Program pm YJS March Madness Happy Hour– 6 pm Rambam Pre-Pesach Dinner– 7:30 pm

28 29 Erev Passover— 30 Passover—JEA 31 Passover—JEA April 1 2 3 Rambam Program for JEA closes at 5 pm Closed Closed Movie & Beer Night– 7:30 pm Kids & Parents– 11 am Rambam Pre-Pesach Dinner– 7:30 pm Savannah www.savj.com jewish news March 2010 Page 7 Savannah Page 8 February/March 2010 jewish news www.savj.org Thoughts from Rambam From The Shalom School Mrs. Wright’s, Rambam Day I don’t know Dear Readers: over the last few their studies af- School Assistant Principal, eighth how often in months, I have been showcasing our ter that goal was graders have been visiting with spe- someone’s lifetime School’s curricula for children ap- reached; cial needs students from Jenkins High they have the op- proaching B’nai Mitzvah age and be- --Congrega- School throughout the school year. portunity to be yond. As you have seen, our program- tions that offer They go to Jenkins and do various around an indi- ming is high quality and varied, and ongoing fam- activities with the students, such as; vidual that you is fi lled with the sort of experiential ily education reading, singing and all types of proj- know has special learning designed to attract teenagers. programs and ects. The eighth grade went during needs. Rambam’s Ester Y. Rabhan, But our numbers are small! Despite our retreats, where Jules Kernes, Chanukah and made adorable dreidels eighth graders for Rambam Principal efforts, children in Savannah, whether the educational Shalom School with happy faces and googly eyes, lit the last couple or not they attend Shalom School or focus is on the Principal the menorah and told the story of Cha- of years have had the privilege to be elsewhere, often fall away from formal family and not nukah. The Jenkins students sang a around 10 young people with special Jewish education during their early the individual few verses from popular Christmas needs, work with them, hug them, high school years, only to resume Jew- student, which enables parents to carols to the Rambam students. talk to them, play with them, and ish studies, if at all, while at college or model for their children the idea of Recently, Jenkins students came laugh with them. At the golf Special as grown adults in later years. lifelong Jewish learning, rather than here to visit at Rambam. They made Olympics, the Rambam students Although this problem is not unique learning for a specifi c (Bar/Bat mitz- ice-cream from scratch with our pre- saw at least sixty young people with to Savannah, our Jewish Federation vah) event; K students with the assistance of the special needs being catered to, various has tried as recently as last year to de- --Where students have active roles eighth grade and actually ate it! I heard adults making every effort to ensure velop and implement community-wide in their congregations, via temple it was a bit salty and didn’t person- that they each had a good time. The Jewish high school programming, and youth groups, service in social justice ally try it. Our visitors from Jenkins ate Rambam students were among these its initiatives fell on deaf ears! We offer projects, singing in a choir, serving as lunch with us and toured Rambam. (young) adults supervising the special good programming and our teenagers class tutors or other activities, they The Jenkins students participate needs students. just do not come! Why is this the case? are more likely to stay connected with in Special Olympics each year both in Morah Chavi Rabhan took her 7th A number of Jewish organizations Jewish education. the spring and in the winter. We went and 8th grade students to visit at Buck- have studied this issue, most recently -- Where congregational profession- two years ago to the Special Olympics ingham South. This was a visit was not the Union for Reform Judaism, which als offer students an ongoing personal with the 2008 eighth graders. The just to do the mitzvah of spending time last year undertook an extensive sur- relationship; and, surprisingly, spring Special Olympics is golfi ng. So with elderly individuals. The purpose vey of its member congregations to de- --Congregations where parents we took our students to Jenkins one of this visitation was to visit specifi c termine the reasons for high religious were not born and reared as Jews, morning and practiced with the Jen- individuals who are living with chal- school dropout rates throughout the but have made a decision to raise their kins’ students and then on the day of lenging health situations. The children United States. Its fi ndings provide children as Jews and therefore make a the Olympics went to help them and met a woman with Spina Bifi da, a man much food for thought for those of commitment to their children’s Jewish cheer them on. The Special Olympics who had a stroke and has no feeling on us here in Savannah who are seeking education. winter sport is bowling. This year’s his left side, and a woman challenged solutions to this dilemma. Their study Another observation stressed the eighth graders were right there assist- with Macular Degeneration. These pointed to a number of positive factors importance of Jewish camping as an ing our Jenkins friends. It was a great individuals were specifi cally chosen that contribute to Jewish teenagers’ added incentive which encourages event and as always, when the two because despite their illnesses, they continuing Jewish studies after the participation in Jewish education post- groups get together, everyone is so are always in great moods and greet- age of 13: Bar/Bat Mitzvah. happy to see each other. ing others with a smile. Morah Chavi --Congregations where children be- Our schools and synagogues in Sa- had been teaching in class that while gin their Jewish education with early vannah measure up to these yardsticks it is very important to accept what childhood programs, rather than wait- to greater and lesser degrees but, more life brings your way, it is vital, that ing until later grades to begin Jewish often then not, our children receive the one also have appreciation for their studies, contributing to the formation message that their parents, schools, life maintaining a happy disposition of close peer groups in a Jewish envi- and synagogues give lip service to the even while facing diffi cult challenges. ronment which can strengthen Jewish importance of their Jewish education, When one feels appreciation, only then commitment over time; but don’t really care! It is up to us to re- can they truly be happy! Mrs. Slatus, --Parents who overwhelmingly think and reinvigorate many personal the owner of Buckingham South, told indicate that they either ‘required or and organizational commitments in Marissa Levine and Daniel Lewis help at the the children all about these individuals strongly encouraged’ their children to our quest to strengthen American Ju- Special Olympics and their special dispositions. As well, participate in Jewish learning beyond daism. Our future depends on it. Mrs. Slatus told the children Bar and Bat Mitzvah rather than giv- L’Shalom, stories of Holocaust survivors ing them total freedom to discontinue Jules Kerness, Principal and how they faced the world with an appreciation for life even after all the atrocities Brenda Gelfand Sales Coordinator they had witnessed and ex- [email protected] perienced. These lessons are a vital part of the Rambam educa- tional experience. These life High Energy Emcees, DJs, Vibe Entertainment Inc. 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Please mark your calendars; the Yom He’s been practicing law for 72 years pean campaign he was decorated four how quickly HaShoah Remembrance Program is and was appointed Juvenile Court times. After coming back to Columbus, mankind forgets April 11th, at 2pm. The program will be Judge 45 years ago. he spent 27 years as an Active and Re- the lessons of the held at the JEA and is open to the en- Judge Cohn volunteered in 1940 for serve member of the military, retiring past. tire community. This year there will be the Army and was a combat operations at the rank of full Colonel. Judge Cohn a prominent guest speaker, Columbus offi cer in the 3rd U.S. Calvary under When Judge Cohn speaks at the has been married Judge Aaron Cohn Juvenile Court Judge Aaron Cohn. He’s General George S. Patton. During his Yom HaShoah program he will relate to the former coming to talk about the importance of service in the European theater, he his experiences of the day he walked Janet Ann Lil- never forgetting and standing up for was in four major campaigns: Northern into Ebensee, Austria, a sub-camp to lenthal for more than 68 years; they what is right. Europe, Central Europe, the Ardennes Mauthausen in May 1945. Judge Cohn have three children and many grand The Honorable Judge Cohn is a long and the Rhineland and fought in the brings his fi rst-hand account of walk- children. time resident of Columbus, Georgia. Battle of the Bulge. During the Euro- ing into a death camp. He understands Yom HaShoah Condolences Writing & Art Contest We express our sympathy to the families of: What are the lessons of the Holocaust? Irwin I. Mazo Who died on January 23, 2010 Open to all Chatham County Middle & High School Students He is survived by Julie, his wife of For Rules and Stipulations to 57 years; sons Rick Mazo and Lewis participate, please contact Mazo; daughters, Melinda Mazo, Benjamin Bloom, Marcy Lindgren, and Faye Evans; [email protected], 355-8111 sons-in-law, Chris Lindgren and or Sherry Dolgoff, Drew Evans; daughters- in-law Susan [email protected], 352-2868 Mazo and Melissa Mazo; and seven grandchildren. Submissions due by Remembrances: Hospice Savannah Thursday, March 18, 2010 or Backus Children’s Hospital. Send to Benjamin Bloom, Savannah Jewish Federation 5111 Abercorn Street Beatrice Soffer Rubin Savannah, GA 31405 Who died on February 9, 2010

She is survived by her niece, Lou Anne (Morley) Winters, of St. Louis, MO; her grandnieces and grandnephews, Gary (Suzie) Kopp and Bradley (Jill) Winters, of St. Louis, $2,000,000,000,000 MO, Lori (Ted) Samuels, of Pasadena, CA and Susan (William) Townsley, of Viroqua, WI; and numerous great- That’s two trillion….with a T. grand nieces and nephews. The amount that’s estimated Remembrances: A charity of the donor’s choice. to pass from the present Jewish generation to the next in the coming 30 years Have you tried the But much will be lost to taxes….with a T. Your bequest….with a B, will keep 100 cents of your dollar new savj.org? working at the Jewish Community Foundation of Savannah. Wouldn’t that suit you….to a T? Community calendar. Don’t forget to contact your tax advisor first. online donations and Then, call Lynn Levine...with an L for information or assistance much, much more! in planning and charitable giving 355-8111 Savannah Page 10 March 2010 jewish news www.savj.org

Oral History Excerpts

Our Archives holds an excellent Let’s Get Ready for collection of oral histories. In the Passover coming months we’ll continue David Rosenzweig showcasing excerpts from the early interviews. Other excerpts appear in lessons... I got through it and Sunday, March 21st our publication Voices of Savannah. had my bar mitzvah ceremony. 2:00 - 3:30 pm at the JEA None of the kids did as much Kids 8 and younger as the present generation does DAVID ROSENZWEIG Come join us for... Mommies and Daddies with running all of the service. (1917-2008) interviewed Welcome, too! March 1997 We did our haftorah and Story reading and that was it. The celebrations crafts projects such as: I went to Hebrew School. were very minimal... Ten kids We didn’t have a very strict to Jerry George’s... It was Seder Plate requirement in those days on Broughton Street, near Elijah’s Cup for bar mitzvah, including so Barnard, later the site of the Haroset many years of Hebrew School. Blumberg store. Probably Matzah Covers It was standard, traditional. where the Kress building is The teaching was very poor. I think. You took ten kids, Wear your PJ’s of course! The students were worse, we they had a limit of ten cents they could spend for a drink, gave no cooperation. We got Remember to RSVP by and then you went to a kicked out almost every day... Wednesday, March 17th and we would go over to the movie, which probably cost Alliance, and then go home in another dime, and the gift - I [email protected] the middle of the afternoon... well remember, we cherished Or 355-8111 I was bar mitzvahed. I had them - were Tom Swift books, good training. We also took which cost twenty-fi ve cents private lessons from Rabbi apiece. So at a bar mitzvah, Geffen who was the chazan you were with ten kids, you’d in the shul, and he was from usually get the whole series of the same town my mother Tom Swift books. was from, in Lithuania. My mother was Lithuanian, and If you wish to read more from this he was from the same town, oral history or from another in the Kovna, a large town, so she collection, or if you wish to purchase knew Rabbi Geffen. He a copy of Voices of Savannah, contact was the chazan at the shul archivist Lynette Stoudt at (912)651- and taught only bar mitzvah 2125 or [email protected].

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