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Villagetraumatic provides moments housingand events andof thatRichard they J. are Yashek, likely a Holocaust to hold survivorto study. Now campaign of the Jewish France has been preoccupied with The lecture is held in memory of stipendsits recent and past. loans But have to itsnational academic and longtime degrees, Berks work County full- resident.• 69 percent participated Federation of Reading. traumatic moments and events of Richard J. Yashek, a Holocaust survivor 2010 totals its recent past. But have national and longtime Berks County resident. as of Feb. 19 Jewish Community Campaign $110,708 Page 2 SHALOM February 2017 Federation is making a difference locally and around the world By Richard Nassau contributions to Federation. Thank you Federation programs that make a more importantly, to bring your family, Development for giving of your time, resources, and personal difference for each of us. neighbors, and friends. Director talents. Federation has touched my life The registration deadline is Feb. 1. On Feb. 10 we’ll Our community’s 2016 Annual many times. I remember while still Please contact the Federation office be coming together Campaign raised $547,877. in elementary school relying on today if you’ll be joining us. to celebrate Shabbat Because of you, we increased the help offered by Jewish Family Federation enriches lives. We do as a community. the number of services offered by Services to my family. Years later this for individuals, for our community, Sponsored by Federation, which increased the I had the opportunity to volunteer and for ourselves Federation through number of people receiving those at a Federation funded program for As we move into 2017, if there your support, this services. disadvantaged youth. are programs or services important evening at the Chabad Center allows We held programs that empowered There are many more examples. to you or our community, please us to join with friends and neighbors. It young people to learn more about Someday in the future, I expect let us know. It might be something is an opportunity to connect with others their heritage, provided food for Jewish Family Service will help me new or a different way to do things and as a Jewish community. families, allowed the elderly to remain remain independent, ensuring I stay or some improvement on what we It is a wonderful example that independent and made newcomers feel connected to the greater Jewish already do. demonstrates and personally reminds part of our community. community. We welcome your contributions me what it means and what it looks Our programs also recognized I hope to see all of you on Feb. and ideas. It is how we as a like to be part of a greater Jewish our place within the greater 10 at our community Shabbat. It is Federation together with you grow community. community, sponsoring presentations an opportunity to stay connected and ensure we continue building a Community Shabbat is just one that addressed issues of hate and and for our children to see and strong, vibrant Jewish community of the programs and services that intolerance. experience the greater Jewish for everyone. are fundamental to what we do as There are programs with results community in Reading. Federations touch more Jewish lives a Federation and as a community. that are not as easy to see. We don’t Please remember to register if throughout the world than any other Each one is a direct result of your speak about it often, but there are you will be joining us for dinner, and organization. Jewish youth experiences supported by your Federation It’s that time of year when many Jewish community monetary awards other summer camps in addition to and exciting experience. Students may students start longing for summer break, to help support their participation in being enriched by Jewish values and apply for up to $250 toward the cost especially during these long, cold winter programs that nurture Jewish identity, the culture of Judaism in a safe and of registration and travel. Deadline for days. Is your child thinking of summer leadership and connections with their supportive setting. The program must application – Feb. 15 for summer 2017. camp? Or maybe traveling to Israel? If culture, history and Israel. Feb. 15 is be an overnight camp, and the camper Scholarship applications can be so, don’t forget about the Student Camp the deadline for two of the Federation’s must be enrolled for a minimum of four found at www.readingjewishcommunity. and Education Awards offered by the summer awards, so don’t wait to submit weeks (or three-week 2nd session). org under the Education tab. If you have Jewish Federation of Reading! your scholarship application! Deadline for application – Feb. 15 for additional questions please contact Thanks to the community’s campaign Jewish Summer Camp Award — summer 2017. William D. Franklin at 610-921-0624. support and working with families, $250 per child: Funding is provided High School Israel Experience Interested in supporting students the Educational Committee of the for Jewish overnight summer camp Award — up to $250: Programs such as as they pursue academic study and Federation is proud to offer Jewish experiences for children ages 8-18. Ramah or NFTY in Israel are designed explore their Jewish culture at camp and students residing in our Berks County Jewish camp offers all the benefits of to provide students with a meaningful abroad? Please contact the Federation. Try Kid Yoga with PJ Library Know someone who would like By Amanda J. Hornberger and PJ Library story time. Everyone could use a little stretching All children are welcome! This event the Shalom? and quiet time as the winter drags on. is free courtesy of PJ Library of Reading Families are invited to bring their children which is generously supported by the Please share their address and through age 8 to the JCC on Sunday, Sue B. Viener Memorial Fund. Feb. 5, for kid yoga with PJ Library! Please RSVP to Amanda at we’ll add them to our mailing list. Anita Steele from Mindful Kids Yoga [email protected] or 610-921- will be teaching a yoga class, just for kids, 0624 by Friday, Feb. 3. For additional at 10 a.m. on Feb. 5. Wear comfy clothes information or any questions, please also and join us for a fun morning of stretching contact Amanda. Help Wanted: EnGage Marketing and Social Media Coordinator in new friendships. A part-time position (10-12 hours a week) for an energetic, independent worker. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating Jewish Fed- eration of Reading’s social media accounts such as Facebook and Twitter and creating an active and engaged community on social media. Build community interest and involvement using social media channels by posting updates, engaging in conversations and discussions and increasing the number of followers. Works with Program Director to promote upcoming events and community news. Supports Program Director with mar- keting materials including the creation of flyers and emails using Constant Contact (for weekly events, PJ Library, event reminders, community announcements, etc.). Acts as a liaison between the Director of Development and administrative staff for database management programs Abi- la and Constant Contact, mailings and other ad-hoc projects as needed. Helps maintain office calendar and works to keep website up to date. Ideal candidate will have experience with social media, data- bases and need limited supervision. Qualifications include strong writing skills, familiarity with social media, computer skills in- 610-775-2300 cluding Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), organization 2000 Cambridge Ave. skills and ability to multitask. Graphic design skills a plus. Wyomissing Interested candidates should email Bill Franklin at At The Highlands [email protected] TheHighlands.org A member of Reading Health System October 2012 SHALOM Page 3 February 2017 SHALOM Page 3 LookingFrom the President’s forward Desk to a great New Year DON’T MISS OUT By Alvin Katz in need. 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Franklin experiencesfeaturing Bill unlike Franklin; any other.Gary Miller,Along neverThe groupheard is ofhonored the story that Chaim of Julius Peri, Communications Director: Mark Nemirow, Editor Communications Director: Mark Nemirow, Editor withsecretary visits to of historic CPAAM; and sacredand Robert sites, belovedRosenwald educator and thatand directorit was notof Yeminbeing Proofreaders: Esther Strauss & Federation staff Proofreaders: Federation staff museumsJefferson, and of popularthe Reading tourist destinations, Chapter of Ordetaught for 30in years,schools. will personallyAt the end be hostingof the Member: American Jewish Press Association Member: American Jewish Press Association Federationthe NAACP, missions each man provide touched exclusive, on how theevening group duringthe crowd a tour agreedand lunch. that this The opinions expressed in Shalom are of the writers and not the Jewish Federation of Reading The opinions expressed in Shalom are of the writers and not the Jewish Federation of Reading insiderRosenwald access or JR’sto residents, story impacted community their wasYoung an inspirational people from documentarythe village will thatjoin Deadline for the November issue is Oct. 5 leaders,thinking. area experts, and political themotivated group formany the communitytour and share members their Next deadline, Feb. 5 personalitiesMr. Jefferson and stated,provide “JR a sense had the of experiences.to re-engage in working to improve the heart to think of those less fortunate. lives of others right where we live. Page 4 SHALOM February 2017 This year’s Community Shabbat will have musical touch By Amanda J. Hornberger with music! Self-described as a band be singing three songs to conclude the Incledon at 610-921-0624. Have you RSVP’d for this year’s with the melodic velocity of NOFX with Shabbat service. We hope that another crowd of 200+ Community Shabbat on Feb. 10? the swagger of Johnny Cash, White Chabad Lubavitch of Berks County community members will attend this There’s still time to join the fun. Call Shabbos is based on the relentless will serve as the host for this year’s year’s community Shabbat and share the Federation (610-921-0624) today to optimism inspired by the teachings of Community Shabbat. A kosher meal will this special experience for community reserve your spot! Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. be served at a cost of $20 per person. members of all ages! Joining us from Long Island, White And not wanting to leave all the Children 18 and under are free. All For questions or additional information Shabbos will be leading the community musical fun to just the professionals, the are welcome and if you need financial please contact Amanda at amandah@ in a Community Shabbat service filled students from the Lakin Preschool will assistance to attend, please contact Sari jfreading.org or 610-921-0624. JCHS students, seniors ponder issue of capital punishment By Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner and addressed the case against Roof. occupation of ancient Israel. of Greater Reading graciously Reading JCHS Director Discussion included either side of the However, Talmudic study resulted volunteered to act as a panel to Jewish Community High School issue, in favor and opposed to the in a Jewish tradition that in a modern discuss contemporary Jewish life. Better Together students met with our sentence passed on Roof. application in Israel has continued to Rabbis Yosef Lipsker, Brian Michelson Reading seniors Jan. 22 for discussion We studied a Mishnah (Makkot) be implemented in laws opposed to and Matt Abelson presented their and study of capital punishment and dealing with murder: “A Sanhedrin that capital punishment. Except for very perspective for the future for American the recent death sentence for Dylann puts a man to death once in seven years unusual circumstances, such as the Jews and then answered questions Roof, who murdered nine people in a is called a murderous one. R. Eleazar trial and execution of Adolf Eichmann from the students. church in Charleston, S.C. ben Azariah says ‘Or even once in 70 in 1962, there is no capital punishment Evan Cardinal, a senior in the The study began by asking years.’ R. Tarfon and R. Akiva said, in Israel. JCHS, acted as moderator. everyone to examine a list of the Ten ‘If we had been in the Sanhedrin no As American Jews we are subject to Course selection Commandments and to select which death sentence would ever have been secular law. The group was surprised Students are choosing classes was most important for a secure and passed’; Rabban Simeon b. Gamaliel to learn that 32 states have capital for the third mini-mester. Selections stable society. We also considered the said: ‘If so, they would have multiplied punishment on the books, even if few include Reel Jews - Values in Jewish offenses for which the Bible was willing murderers in Israel.’” have carried out executions in recent Media; American Jews in Civil Rights to ask for capital punishment. While this attitude has been years. and Tikkun Olam; The Origins of The group then turned to a studied, it remains merely an academic All in all, a rewarding evening. Zionism with Rabbi Matt Abelson; discussion of murder as one of those discussion. The right of imposing Rabbinic forum Current Events; American Jewish ancient offenses worthy of capital capital punishment was taken from the Students were treated to a second History; How Prayer Encourages punishment in the course of history, Sanhedrin by the Romans and their Rabbinic Forum in which the rabbis Ethical Choices. Grab your colored pencils, BFF or sweetie and relax at JCC

By Amanda J. Hornberger coloring and experience these Day with free coloring with your BFF be provided as a snack, but it is Interested in lowering stress benefits and more at this fun night or sweetie. We will provide the BYOB. and anxiety? Releasing negative out at the JCC! coloring pages and colored pencils, RSVP to Amanda by Friday, Feb. thoughts and achieving mindfulness? We’ll gather at 7 p.m. on Monday, but you are welcome to bring your 10, at [email protected] or Then join us for a night of adult Feb. 13, for some fun pre-Valentine’s own supplies as well. Brownies will 610-921-0624

Obituary Congregation Oheb Sholom. She was a longtime columnist for Shalom. She Anne P. Seltzer, 59 of Wyomissing enjoyed being in her kitchen baking Hills. Anne graduated from Albright cookies for family and friends. College, where she received a bachelor Anne is survived by her husband, of arts degree, majoring in psychology. Alan, and her three sons; Jonathan She was the president of Easy Does it, Glick and Benjamin and Matthew Inc., a former Wyomissing School Board Seltzer. member and was active in Reform

ATTENTION ACTORS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS:

The JFR/JCC is proud to produce a reading of the play “The Trial of Aaron” by Jesse Waldinger on April 22 at Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, directed by Vicki Haller Graff. We are looking for teen and adult actors (ages 15 - 115!) to play a variety of roles: • Joshua, the Judge. • Bailiff. • Hur, the prosecutor. (Male.) • Milcah, Aaron’s attorney. (Young adult female.) • Eldad, an elder, witness for the prosecution, expert on the Ten Commandments. • Azubah, a gentle 18-year-old girl, intern in Milcah’s office. • Imnah, a Levite, witness for the prosecution, hostile to Moses and Aaron. (Male, 30.) • Aaron, the defendant. • Foreman (or forelady) of the jury No experience or memorization necessary. Two or three rehearsals will be scheduled preceding the performance.

Questions? Interested? Please contact Vicki at [email protected] or 484-797-2156. February 2017 SHALOM Page 5 One Book, One Community: Our region reads

Communitywide reading, or “One enemy territory. Rose is captured and sent collaboration, development, showcasing, Book,” programs are designed to promote to Ravensbrück, a concentration camp. and personal growth. They strive to create the value of reading by recommending a She meets women with deeply tragic yet art that stimulates the audience, bringing compelling book that links the community heroic stories struggling to survive at the people together, and expressing the in a common conversation. One Book camp. They band together and protect community in an artistic and positive light. programs encourage dialogue about a one another from their German captors. For upcoming productions and to learn how particular book but also foster lifelong Elizabeth Wein does not shy away from to get involved with RTP, visit their website, learning and the development of a strong the atrocities committed during the war as www.readingtheaterproject.com. community identity. Launched in Seattle in she tells an endearing story of friendship, RTP will perform at the following Berks 1998 with great success, the “One Book” loyalty and self-sacrifice. locations: concept has swept the nation, including The book is available in many formats • Mifflin Community Library, such cities as Chicago, New York, Detroit, through Berks County Public Libraries. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. Philadelphia and Houston. Print copies are available at all library • Hamburg Public Library, Monday, This year, more than 80 public libraries locations. Visit www.reading.overdrive. Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m. in Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, com to download the eBook with your • Exeter Community Library, Lebanon, Perry and York counties, library card. Thursday, March 9, 6 p.m. Harrisburg Area Community College Reading Theater Project • Wyomissing Public Library, libraries and a variety of new and returning The Reading Theater Project is Monday, March 13, 6:30 p.m. community partners are collaborating to once again creating a piece inspired • Muhlenberg Community Library, present our 14th title, “Rose Under Fire” by Pennsylvania with an adaptation of Wednesday, March 15, 6:30 p.m. by Elizabeth Wein. The unforgettable story “Rose Under Fire.” It will be written for the • Schuylkill Valley Community Pageof Rose  Justice, a young pilot with the Air Shalomstage by RTP’s own Vicki Haller Graff, an Library, Tuesday, March 21,March 6:30 p.m. 2010 Transport Auxiliary during World War II, accomplished playwright and librettist. The • Wernersville Public Library, is forged from heart-wrenching courage, locations across our region. Visit www. award-winning team includes Christopher Monday, March 27, 6:30 p.m. resolve, and the slim, bright chance of oboc.org for a fullCommunity listing of events. David Roché,News an accomplished actor/ • Village Library, Monday, April 17, survival. Wein, author of the critically- About the book director, and will feature a cast of local 6 p.m. acclaimed and bestselling “Code Name “Rose Under Fire” is a must-read novel professional actors bringing this riveting • Jewish Federation of Reading, Verity,” has ties to central Pennsylvania. regardless of your genre preference! Rose storyObituaries to life. Monday, April 24 at 7 p.m. at The Highlands Reading began Jan. 2 and will continue Justice is an 18-year-old pilot who hails RTP is a collective of professional for Yom Hashoah. through April. Free book discussions and from Central Pennsylvania. She volunteers performingLucy artists Suzanne who create Knoblauch and present L. (Sulman)• Fleetwood Moyer. HeArea is alsoPublic survived Library, related events will be held at libraries to serve in the Air Transport Auxiliary during newZeidman theater, 96,inspired Wyomissing. by our community. byTuesday, his daughters, May 9, 6:30 Aileen p.m. D., widow throughout the winter and early spring. World War II. In a brave attempt to ram a RTP Survivingexists to give are locala son, performers Bruce F.,an of NealFor libraryH. Endy, locations, of Pennside, visit www.berks. and E. Events are continuously being added at “flying bomb” midair, her plane crosses into artistichusband home, of Geraldineincluding opportunitiesL. Zeidman, forof Roxanne,lib.pa.us. wife of Les Walker, of Batavia Shillington; a brother, Harry Knoblauch, Ohio; sons, Stan B. , husband of Kristine Lighthearted foodie documentary onhusband tap of Edith for Knoblauch, March of Reading; in K. film Moyer, ofseries Sinking Spring and Jay a sister, Ruth Balis of Wyomissing; and H., husband of Margaret R. Moyer, of By Amanda J. Hornberger 92, and hear their life stories of the Jewish ofseveral the Jewish nieces Federation and nephews. of Reading and Fox Muhlenberg Township. Other survivors For more than 100 years, four immigrant experience: hard work, humor, Theatres. Admission--- is $5 per film or $30 are grandchildren: Brett A. Endy, Chad generations and 1.8 million pounds of romance and a little tsuris. The film traces for theIrene series S. Zeidmanof eight films., 62, Wyomissing.All films will be M. Endy and Elizabeth K. Moyer; and pickled herring, Russ & Daughters have four generations of Russ family history to shownShe ison survived Wednesday by eveningsher brother at 7 Brucep.m. at great-grandchildren, Carson N., Logan provided quality food to people from around learn the storyImages of the famed from lox and herring FOXF., husbandEAST. Tickets of Geraldine can be purchased L. Zeidman at the C., Ardyn N. and Ava L. Endy the world in their New York store. emporium on the Lower East Side. theaterof Shillington. beginning at 6:30 p.m. the day of the --- Join us on March 1 as the Reading “The SturgeonYemin Queens” Orde will be shown screening, and series --- tickets can be bought Shirley Robinson of B’nai B’rith Jewish Film Series continues with “The on Wednesday,Area resident March and recent1, at 7college p.m. at at theRobert JCC. Cash Berger and, checks 54, Reading. are accepted. Apartments. Survived by her Friendship Sturgeon Queens,” a documentary about FOX EAST,graduate 4350 Jessica Perkiomen Flamholz Ave., sent Exeter us He was the former*** spouse of Lea Circle friends. the family behind the counter of Russ & Townshipthese (next pictures to Boscov’s from her East). recent visit Berger,The 2017 Reading. Reading He Jewish is survived Film Series by --- Daughters. 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ADVANCED LEADERSHIP GIFTS Jim and Cindy Boscov COMMUNITY GIFTS $25,000 + Stephen and Jan Carlson $118 + Albert and Eunice Boscov Glenn and Gaye Corbin Shirley Boscov Albert Diamond Beth A. Ages Irvin and Lois Cohen Steve Finkel Marshall and Ellen Azrael Howard and Victoria Hafetz Alan and Lory Fleischer Lois S. Bachrach Vic and Dena Hammel Jeffrey and Deborah Frank George and Cynthia Balchunas Edwin Lakin Deborah Goodman and John Moyer Martin and Norma Beckerman Jerome Marcus Estate of Ivan Gordon* David and Barbara Bender Sandy Solmon and Doug Messinger Rosalind Hyman Larry Bergman Alvin and Betsy Katz Jeff and Sheila Bornstein Brett and Cindy Chronister LEADERSHIP GIFTS Carly Krumholz Michael Krumholz Nelson Cohen $10,000 + Alan and Marjorie Leisawitz Claire Cooper Paul and Roberta Kozloff Elliott and Doris Leisawitz Jose M. Cortes-Rodriguez Kenneth and Maralyn Lakin Alan and Lisa Levine Richard and Susan Dangelo Meir and Haia Mazuz Jack Linton Jeri Deisinger Daniel Shaffer and the Irvin G. and Beatrice Lee and Karen Meyers Frank Denbowski M. Shaffer Fund of the Berks County Paul and Ellen Mitnick Mary Ann Disegi Community Foundation Jeff and Lisa Nemeroff George and Marcia Eligman Barbara and David Paul Oleg and Tatyana Erlikh Henry and Helene Singer Michael and Barbara Perilstein Bernard and Carol Gerber James Rothstein and Sharon Scullin Edward and Ann Golden MAJOR GIFTS Roger Schein Matthew Goldstan $5,000 + Paul and Ellen Schwartz Jane Goodman Donald and Tali Fox Susan Sellgren Michael and Patricia Gordon Hilde Gernsheimer Eugene and Helen Shaffer Michael and Zina Gorelik Jill Henry Richard and Mindy Small Lawrence and Fran Gross Neil Hoffman and Judith Kraines M. Robert and Kaye Ullman Michael and Jill Haas Neal and Judith Jacobs M. Herbert and Susan Wachs Elyse Horowitz Gary and Sheila Lattin Andrew and Corinne Wernick Mel Horwith Jill Skaist Emanuel and Yvonne Wittels Martin and Karen Jacobson Rosalye Yashek Eric and Deborah Zelnick I Leon Kaplan Harry Ziff Luba and Michael Karchevsky PACESETTER GIFTS Robert and Shirley Kauffman Nancy Knoblauch $2,400 + SPONSOR GIFTS Bret Krevolin Adam and Robin Altman $500 + Jack and Teri Lefkowith Harriet Baskin Larry Axt Ben and Michele Leisawitz Sidney and Esther Bratt David and Marianna Bluestone Rabbi Yosef and Chana Lipsker Jeffrey and Lynn Driben Robert and Beth Caster William and Beth Litvin Irving and Arlene Ehrlich Stuart and Carol Cohn Faith Marshall Marc and Marcia Filstein Scott and Sandy Davis Dwight and Mindy McIntosh Samuel and Sarah Flamholz Kalman and Margaret Feinberg Vincent Miller II William and Andrea Franklin Gary Ginsberg Kate Mohn David and Debbie Goldberg Carol Greenberg Phyllis Murr Michael and Gayle Kastenbaum Joseph R. Hope Richard and Elizabeth Nassau Paul Mintz and Solange Israel Mintz John and Sari Incledon Barbara Nazimov Robert and Yvonne Oppenheimer Ruth Isenberg Randy and Esta Neugroschel Gordon and Carol Perlmutter David and Jeraldine Kozloff Jason Orso Robert and Judy Pollack Harlan and Carole Kutscher Jonathan Primack and Pam Charendoff Larry and Alison Rotenberg Stephen and Carrie Latman Michael and Carole Robinson William Sedlis Igor and Nora Maidansky Seth and Barbara Rosenzweig Jonathan and Janice Simon Rabbi Brian and Holly Michelson Nicholas and Tracy Rossi Allan and Robin Sodomsky Jeffrey and Tammy Mitgang Leah Rotenberg and Corby Drone George and Sue* Viener Jay Moyer Matika Palmer Randall and Mara Winn Mark and Geraldine Nemirow Michael and Eve Pardo Philip and Leslie Pomerantz Jesse and Elaine Pleet SPECIAL GIFTS Jerome and Pamela Weisberg Frank and Kathleen Politzer $1,000 + Norman and Rita Wilikofsky Harold Pototsky Anonymous Louise Zeidman Valerian and Svetlana Popov Anonymous Lee and Jodi Radosh Radene Gordon Beck and Hugh Beck David Sacks Page 7 SHALOM February 2017 2016 Jewish community campaign honor roll Lynn Salpeter Bruce and Sharyn Cohen Anne Missan Charles Scheim C. Harold Cohn Kathleen Moffitt Amy Schein-Hollowbush Boris Corbin Marjorie Moyer Susan Schlanger Ollie Davis Bettina Najer James and Judith Schwank Paul Delfin and Nancy Russo Neal and Sandee Nevitt Eric Schwartz Philip S. Endy John Pearson Harvey and Renee Seidel Michael and Sue Farrara Sean and Annette Peppard Lila Shapiro Joel and Michelle Fastow Stephen Poff Barbara Silverberg Miriam Fogelman Howard and Amy Saidman Andrea Watkins and Jeffrey Sternlieb Irwin and Joan Friedman Peter and Helaine* Schiffman Meryl Tecosky Aleksandr Galker Moisey Schneider Bruce and Janine Ure Barbara Garcia Timothy and Cynthia Schuchart Ann Walsh-Lilley Robert Goerner Micah and Dara Schwartz-Tow Andrew and Laurie Waxler Harvey and Roberta Goldstein Jon and Alva Scott Alan and Susan Weisberg Don and Ann Greth Janine Shapiro George and Marlene* Weiss Marc Jacobs Caitlin Smoker Michael and Sharon Zamrin Jeffrey and Chaiah Jacobson Adam and Jodi Spiegel Mariette Jacobson David and Ruth Spillerman SUPPORTING GIFTS Ralph and Frances Joseph Jacqueline Stamy Donald and Ellen Abramson Myron and Karen Kabakoff Max Stubenrauch Lionel and Mary Jane Asher William Keller Sean and Samantha Teaford Wendy Babitt and Todd Staub KZ Synagogue Sisterhood Jill Trout Kurt A. Bauder Geoffrey Kronik Sylvia Wegner Scott and Linda Bram Nan Kurlancheek Sheryl Weintraub Daniel E. Brooker Jr. Mervin and Gladys Lewis Patricia Werner Robert and Beth Bruck Henry Levin Jeffrey Wetzel Ivan and Paula Bub Shelly Levy Lee Weyant William Carroccio Varsha Lift Sanford Youngerman Loretta Charnoff Dennis and Karen Lutz Michael and Barbara Charnoff Joan Mellon Stanley* and Deborah Cieplinski Frances Mendelsohn *Indicates Deceased Jewish Cultural Center Members 2016 The JCC of Reading is an extension of Jewish life beyond school, the workplace and house of worship. It is the nucleus of our community and its heart. The JCC is where Jewish life is celebrated, a place where we embrace our Jewish connections. It is the hub of education and Jewish culture for people of all ages. It is where we can grow intellectually, spiritually, and socially. Combining tradition with fresh programming and activities, the JCC is about serving you, our members, and working together to meet the broader needs of our every-changing community. Consider the JCC your home. Ellen and Donald Abramson Sherry Faust and Louis Shucker Herbert and Noel Karasin James Rothstein and Sharon Scullin Adam and Robin Altman Marc and Marcia Filstein Gayle and Michael Kastenbaum Elaine Safir Marshall and Ellen Azrael Arthur and Lorayn Fischman Shirley and Robert Kauffman Judith Sager Cynthia and George Balchunas Samuel and Sarah Flamholz Nancy Knoblauch Michael and Janice Schiffman James and Jackye Barrer Don Fox Eileen Kope Herbert Schneider Harriet Baskin Bill and Andi Franklin Jeraldine and David Kozloff Tanya and Boris Schneider Anneliese Bateman Shirley Friedman Paul and Roberta Kozloff Judith and James Schwank Ken and Amy Bloom Bernard and Barbara Fromm Judith Kraines and Neil Hoffman Ellen and Paul Schwartz Linda and Jonathan Bloom Michael and Susan Fromm Edwin Lakin William Sedlis Albert and Eunice Boscov Miriam and Thomas Gavigan Kenneth and Maralyn Lakin Lila Shapiro Shirley Boscov Lyudmilla and Naum Ger Gary and Sheila Lattin Berna Sherman Sid and Esther Bratt Hilde Gernsheimer Alan and Marjorie Leisawitz Jan and Jonathan Simon Robert Brok Harvey Glantz Doris and Elliott Leisawitz Helene and Henry Singer Beth and Robert Caster David and Debbie Goldberg David and Selma LeVan Melvin Singer Irvin and Lois Cohen Ann and Edward Golden Alan and Lisa Levine Jill Skaist Nelson Cohen Jane Goodman Rochelle Mann Allan and Robin Sodomsky C. Harold Cohn Deborah Goodman and John Moyer Jerome Marcus Vicky and Ellis Sokoloff Claire Cooper Radene Gordon-Beck and Hugh Beck Michelle Mart and David Walker Sandy Solmon and Doug Messinger Boris Corbin Carol Greenberg Meir and Haia Mazuz Margaret and Semyon Soyferman Glenn and Gaye Corbin Claire Greenfogel Joan Mellon George and Sue* Viener Paul Delfin and Nancy Russo Don and Ann Greth Bernard and Toby Mendelsohn M. Herbert and Susan G. Wachs Phyllis Dessel Lawrence and Fran Gross Frances Mendelsohn Pamela and Jerome Weisberg Jerome Dersh Marcia Gross Paul and Solange Mintz Susan and Alan Weisberg Albert Diamond Jen and Jacob Gurwitz Robert and Yvonne Oppenheimer George Weiss Evelyn Drezner Michael and Jill Haas Annette and Sean Peppard Andrew and Corinne Wernick Lynn and Jeffrey Driben Howard and Victoria Hafetz Gordon and Carol Perlmutter Norman and Rita Wilikofsky Temmi and Sam Drucker Vic and Dena Hammel Leslie and Philip Pomerantz Dorothy Williamson Irving and Arlene Ehrlich Jill Henry Frank and Kathleen Politzer Mara and Randall S. Winn Marcia and George Eligman Neil Hoffman and Judith Kraines Robert and Judy Pollack Rosalye Yashek Ethel Engel Ruth Isenberg Richard and Kathleen Roeberg Dick and Raquel Yiengst Oleg and Tatyana Erlikh Neal and Judith Jacobs Seth and Barbara Rosenzweig Louise Zeidman Jana Estep Myron and Karen Kabakoff Alison and Larry Rotenberg Amicie and Allen Zimmerman Page 8 SHALOM February 2017 A sweet Shabbat among friends Creating Your Jewish Legacy Shabbat B’yachad continues with Thank you to the following donors whose generosity is bimonthly Shabbat dinners in the homes providing for the future of our community. Their gifts, like of local families. The those from previous generations that help sustain us now, goal is to help create will ensure a stable and vibrant Jewish future personal connections among families raising for our children and grandchildren. Jewish children. Here the Woodward Letter of Intent Signers and Gurwitz children The following donors have made a commitment to leave a legacy enjoy Shabbat dinner on Jan. 13 at the gift to the Jewish community in their wills or estate plans. Woodward home, one Beth & Robert Caster William D. Franklin of three houses hosting Hilde Gernsheimer Radene Gordon-Beck Shabbat B’yachad dinners. Vic Hammel Edwin A. Lakin Kenneth S. Lakin Richard Nassau Yvonne F. Oppenheimer Gordon Perlmutter Larry & Alison Rotenberg Roger Schein Jill D. Skaist George P. Viener Plus 4 donors who wish to remain anonymous

Permanent Endowment Funds The following funds benefitting our Jewish community Do you remember? were established in 2016. Jacob Krumholz Legacy Fund – supporting Jewish Family By Tootie Moyer inch of snow Hi “youngsters”, here I am again. I 9. Add figures in their head instead Service programs and services for seniors living in Berks County made a list of things the “now generation” of using a calculator won’t do, never think of doing or can’t do. 10. Sit at the dinner table without Sue B. Viener Memorial Fund – supporting PJ Library program 1. Write their name instead of using a smart phone or an electronic activities for young children and their families in Berks County printing it. game 2. Dial on a landline phone. 11. Going to the mall just to buy 3. Use a library for reference something and not to hang out. Bequests 4. Look up a number in the phone 12. Read a newspaper — did you The following donors of blessed memory provided for book ever see one doing this? Of course not the Jewish community in their wills or estate plans. 5. Attend school if temperature is they get all the news on their phones. 80 degrees without an air conditioner Don’t think I hate smartphones. I really Frances P. Gould 6. Wear galoshes think they are great, but aren’t today’s Maxine Henry 7. Go on a car trip and count out-of- children too dependent on them? Trudy Katz state license plates instead of watching Well “youngsters” I’ll see you in a a DVD couple of months. I just love to write the Sidney L. Symons 8. Walk to school when there is 1 word “youngsters,” meaning you and me. Interested in creating Cupcake bouquets at Chabad your own Jewish legacy? For more information about Creating a Jewish Legacy call us at 610.921.0624 or email the Federation — [email protected]. Jewish tradition teaches us that it is our responsibility to make the world a better place for future generations. Creating your own Jewish legacy ensures that you will be remembered and that your work and your values will continue when you are no longer here. Creating a legacy allows you to permanently support the work of Jewish organizations and programs that are important to you. Legacy planning can be a catalyst for heartfelt conversations, allowing you to meet the needs of your family and fulfill your philanthropic goals.

Making mandelbrot

Participants in the January edition of Chabad’s Mini Chefs kids’ cooking program focused on Tu B’shvat - New Year for Trees. They made cupcakes from scratch, then iced them as flowers which were placed in flower pots that the kids decorated with duct tape, resulting in a beautiful bouquet. The kids learned how important trees are for us as humans, for animals and for the environment too. The program continues Feb. 26 with a lesson in making hamantaschen. See Page 4 January’s monthly cooking class for women at Chabad featured mandelbrot. Next up is kreplach on Feb. 5. February 2017 SHALOM Page 9 Congregational News Lynn and Jeff Driben to be honored at RCOS volunteer dinner

Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom “We feel honored to be recognized I feel obliged as a Jew to help out in invites the entire community to its since there are so many deserving whatever way I can, even if it is in a limited celebration of volunteerism, the sixth members in our community,” Jeff said. role. When I see how much all of the other annual Ruth & Irvin Balis Award Dinner. “We are humbled to be presented this volunteers in our community contribute to This year’s event will be held Saturday, award. We extend our heartfelt thanks the Temple, I am motivated to continue to April 1, with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner to all who contribute to this wonderful try to do my part. At times, I feel guilty that at 7. event.” I should be contributing more.” This year’s honorees are Lynn and The couple moved to the area when Lynn enjoys leading the Membership Jeff Driben. They have offered their time Jeff took a position with an ENT medical Committee which works to attract people and talents to both RCOS and the Jewish practice in Wyomissing. “We became to the congregation and to make members community-at-large since they moved to involved with the Jewish community from feel welcome. The congregation’s work the area 17 years ago. the start,” Lynn said. “We joined the JCC, at Opportunity House is another passion Lynn is chairperson of the enrolled our then 2-year-old son, Brett, of hers. She said it was inspired by a Membership Committee and in the preschool, and began to establish trip to Israel, during which her family coordinates Opportunity House lunches ourselves and meet new friends.” volunteered at the Meir Panim Soup involving Religious School students “In addition to joining the JCC, we Kitchen, a program supported by the and congregants. For the past 12 also joined the Temple soon after our Jewish Federation of Reading. years, she has managed Food Festival arrival. Matthew was born a few months Jeff said the volunteer activities most signs posted around the community. after we moved to Reading, and his significant to him at RCOS are with the She also oversees the Yom Kippur was the first bris in the new Temple Ritual Committee, “involving our student Break the Fast. Jeff is chairperson of building (pews and carpeting had not cantor selection process, choosing music the RCOS Ritual Committee. He served yet been installed!). Jeff began to build for holidays and Shabbat, and filling in as two terms on the congregation’s board his practice, and we decided that I would lay leader for Shabbat services, since I of trustees and is a former chairperson stay at home to raise our boys after have a passion for music.” of the Religious School committee. He participation,” said Jacob Gurwitz, working in marketing for about 10 years The Dribens plan to continue serving serves as a lay leader for Shabbat and president of the congregation. “RCOS at AT&T and GE.” the community for a long time to come. Shiva services. has been enriched by the Dribens’ Jeff said he learned the importance of Lynn noted, “The Temple is a significant “Over the years, Lynn and Jeff have volunteerism, and it is only fitting that our volunteerism from his parents: “My father part of my day to day. Jeff and I are here contributed so much of themselves congregation honor them with a special was involved in leadership roles in our to stay, and we want to do our part of to our congregation that it is hard to night.” synagogue, Federation, and professional make our Jewish community active and think of any part of our synagogue that The Dribens expressed gratitude for veterinary organizations. My mother was meaningful.” remains untouched from their thoughtful the honor. involved in our synagogue, including The community is welcome to join singing in the choir, being active in in the celebration on April 1. The event the Sisterhood, and participating in is for adults only. Price per person is fundraising events for the synagogue $36. Your check is your reservation and LOCAL CONGREGATIONS AND SERVICE TIMES and JCC. I recall each of them giving can be mailed to RCOS, 555 Warwick their time and money to many causes, Drive, Wyomissing PA, 19610, by March COMMUNITY SHABBAT ON FRIDAY, FEB. 10, 6 P.M., AT CHABAD but focusing on Jewish causes. They 17. Those who need assistance with REFORM CONGREGATION OHEB SHOLOM (610) 375-6034 relayed to me that if Jews don’t support the ticket fee may contact Rabbi Brian Friday, Feb. 3: 6 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 17 and 24: 7:45 p.m. Jewish causes, then how could we Michelson at [email protected] Saturday, Feb. 11: Tot Shabbat, 10 a.m.; Tu B’Shevat Seder, 4 p.m. expect anybody else to do so?” or 610-374-6034. Please call the same number with any questions. CHABAD CENTER OF BERKS COUNTY (610) 921-0881 “This impacted me significantly. So, Saturday mornings: 9:30 a.m.; Friday evenings: 6:30 p.m. KESHER ZION SYNAGOGUE (610) 374-1763 Weekly services Saturdays: 9:30 a.m.; Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wanted: SERVICES HELD AT JCC, 1100 Berkshire Blvd., Suite 125, Wyomissing

CONGREGATION SHOMREI HABRITH Good News! Share your simchas with the community. Just call the Federation office or email [email protected].

Introduce your child WHEN? SUNDAY -­‐ FEBRUARY 26TH, 2017 to the joy of Shabba t! WHERE? JCC – 1100 BERKSHIRE – BLVD WYOMISSING

TIME? 1:00PM – 3:30pm WHAT? BAP (BRING A PRIZE) WINE & CHEESE BINGO Tot Join us WANTED: ANYONE WHO WANTS TO HAVE SOME WINTER BLUES FUN. HAVE SOME WINE & CHEESE WHILE PLAYING BING O WITH YOUR FRIENDS. ALL WE ASK IS THAT YOU BRING A GIFT WORTH next time! APPROXIMATEY $10.00. THESE ITEMS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AS GAME WINNING PRIZES SO PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS ITEM – IS NEW SOMETHING YOU MIGHT ENJOY WINNING. Shabbatis a musical, story-filled, interactive hour for Feb. 11th THE ONLY OTHER REQUIREMENT IS A DESIRE TO HAVE FUN AND LAUGH! WE WILL SUPPLY THE REST. children through grade 2. Bring your family at 10 am MEN ARE WELCOME AND NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. & friends to celebrate with Rabbi Michelson

THINK YOU QUALIFY? HAVE WANT QUESTIONS? TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDENCE? DON’T HESITATE TO and stay for a pint-sized oneg of juice, challah, CONTACT ANY ONE OF US. fruit, and child-friendly treats.

Members and non-members are Jan Simon – [email protected] – 610.698.5029 invited. No registration is required. Tot Shabbat services are held Gaye Corbin – [email protected] – 610.207.8825 Saturday mornings at 10:00 am at Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, Susan Wilson – [email protected] – 610.301.2082 555 Warwick Drive, Wyomissing unless noted. Please call the Temple office with any questions, 610.375.6034.

UPCOMING DATES: March 25 at 10:00 am - Intergenerational Tot Shabbat at The Highlands April 22 & May 13

Page 10 SHALOM February 2017 Festival celebrates man’s partnership with God

By Rabbi Brian Michelson celebration of spring’s rebirth and org). However, just as important, public records, credit transactions, Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom renewal, an appreciation of our you can cut down on your junk mail and warranty cards. You can I hate junk mail! interconnectedness with nature, and and protect trees by doing one or find contact information at www. Each and every day the marker by which a tree’s age is more of the following. privacyrights.org/ar/infobrokers- there is someone determined. 1) You can opt out of “pre- optout.htm. new asking for Tu B’Shevat has its roots in the approved” credit card offers by 4) Finally, you can let someone donations, offering Bible: “On the third day of creation, visiting www.optoutprescreen.com else do all the legwork for you: 41 a credit card, or God created “seed-bearing plants, or by calling 888-567-8688. Pounds (www.41pounds.org) can do pushing some item fruit trees after their kind, and trees 2) Contact the Direct Marketing the work and reduce your junk mail or service. of every kind bearing fruit with the Association Mail Preference Service. by 80 to 95 percent for five years. Each year 100 seed in it” (Genesis 1:11). God then They can be found online at www. The cost is $41, but $15 of each million trees are put Adam in the garden to “till it dmaconsumers.org/cgi/offmailing fee is donated to American Forests used to produce the paper for these and tend it” (2:15), making humans or by writing to them at DMA Mail to plant trees all over the United mailings. stewards of the earth. “Tu B’Shevat Preference Service, PO Box 282, States. The energy and pollution to reminds us that no matter what Carmel, NY 10512-0282. It costs We were charged by God to care create, ship, and properly dispose happens, we all have to share this one dollar to use this service, but it for this planet and Tu B’Shevat and of all this paper is equivalent to the planet and care for it,” said Russell is good for five years of protection. a little bit of our time and effort can output of 2.8 million cars. F. Robinson, CEO of Jewish National 3) It can be difficult to get your go a long way toward this obligation. Long before worrying about the Fund. name off lists sold by companies Have a great Tu B’Shevat and a environment became politically You might ask what can we that compile lists culled from junk mail-free future. correct there was Tu B’Shevat, the really do to make a difference, New Year of the Trees. Tu B’Shevat and there are two simple answers falls on the 15th day of the Hebrew to this question. First, take the month of Shevat and marks the time to plant a tree. You can plant time when trees begin to drink in a tree in Israel by supporting the the rainfall of the New Year. It is a Jewish National Fund (www.jnf. a production of Temple Rodeph Torah

February ✡ Shevat - Adar ROCK Cantor Joanna Alexander Shabbat Candle Lightings Torah Portions Bruce Cooper, Bass Eric Komar, guitaristKevin & Werbel, songwriter Drums SHABBATFriday, March 17th Ellie Golden, Piano February 3 February 4/Shevat 8 at 7:00 pm with special 5:07 p.m. Bo (Exodus 10:1 – 13:16) Wine & Cheese Oneg

February 10 February 11/Shevat 15 5:15 p.m. Beshalach (Exodus 13:17 – 17:16) SAVE THE DATE & BE MOVED! February 17 February 18/Shevat 22 5:24 p.m. Yitro (Exodus 18:1 – 20:23)

February 24 February 25/Shevat 29 5:32 p.m. Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1 – 24:18)

March ✡ Adar - Nisan ב״ה HADASSAH WANTS

Shabbat Candle Lightings Torah Portions

March 3 March 4/Adar 6 5:40 p.m. Terumah (Exodus 25:1 – 27:19)

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Make check payable to: Hadassah Chabad of berks Mail to: Gaye – Corbin 13 Ironstone Drive – Reading, PA 19606 & The Jewish reCovery NeTwork's Questions??? Contact us! Jan Simon – [email protected] – 610.698.5029 Gaye Corbin – [email protected] – 610.207.8825 20th Anniversary Dinner Susan Wilson – [email protected] – 610.301.2082 "The Power of hoPe" feaTuriNg deNNis Prager February 2017 SHALOM Page 11 Personal story, personal choice

By Vicky Sokoloff considered an indicator of the need for I was diagnosed with breast cancer testing. But knowing your family history is in December of 2010. As the shock wore not as easy as you might think. Smaller off and the panic subsided, a treatment families, families with mostly male plan was formulated. While moving offspring, families with many members through a year of treatment I asked three lost in the Holocaust, and secrecy about different doctors if I should be tested for cancer, which was common until recently, a genetic cause. I was concerned for my all cloud the picture. The hereditary risk is daughter, knowing that my late mother- in no way diminished if a person no longer in-law had also had breast cancer. That identifies with the Jewish community. was about all I knew since her medical So, how much do you know? How records were no longer available. much should you know? How much Each time I asked I was told that due to do you actually want to know? We will my age at onset, testing was not indicated. all have different answers to these Fast-forward five years. My gynecologist questions. Decisions are not clear-cut. retired, and I made my first trip to a new Cancer Genetics practice. Among the many papers I was in the Jewish Family given to fill out was one assessing cancer Jewish Family Services of Reading risks. And there on that list of people who is partnering with Breast Cancer Support should be tested for a genetic mutation: Services of Berks County to offer a women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent with program aimed at helping members of a personal history of breast cancer. our community make informed choices. Oh no, I thought. Has my daughter been ‘Cancer Genetics in the Jewish Family’ at risk without knowing because I went five will be presented on Sunday, April 2, at years without being tested? That’s when 2 p.m. at the Jewish Cultural Center. The I learned that Ashkenazi Jews have a 10 speaker will be Melissa K. Rosen, Director times higher rate of mutations that increase of National Outreach at Sharsheret. the risk of breast and ovarian cancer in The program is open to the public; women. These mutations are in genes called reservations are requested. Look for more BRCA1 and BRCA2 and also increase a details in the next issue of Shalom. If you man’s risk of developing breast and prostate want to read more about my story and how cancer. One in 40 Ashkenazi Jews carries JCC Bridge helped me through treatment, a BRCA gene mutation, compared to one visit www.district4.info/player%27s%20 in 400 in the general population. Recent milestones.htm and scroll down until you studies show that Sephardic Jews may also see my name. You can learn more about be genetically predisposed to hereditary Sharsheret at www.sharsheret.org. Or breast and ovarian cancer. visit the Breast Cancer Support Services Family history has long been website at www.bcssberks.org. Sweet memories of Anne Seltzer

Time to eat the doughnuts The following is a tribute to Anne Seltzer, longtime Shalom columnist Chabad’s and beloved member of the community, young “Chefs who passed away in December. in the kitchen” celebrated By Jodi Spiegel Chanukah by Anne made the best cookies. One decorating of her recipes is so especially dear to donuts, doing my heart that it lives on my refrigerator. holiday crafts She called them “kitchen sink chocolate and going on an cookies,” but I renamed them “best oil hunt. cookies ever.” Anne published this recipe in her column at a turning point in my life when my youngest child was diagnosed with an egg allergy. Being someone who loves baking from scratch, having to abandon all of my favorite recipes for egg free ones was no easy task. I had tried various egg substitutes in my tried and true recipes with unsuccessful results. Shortly after the allergy diagnosis, I opened up that issue of Shalom and to my THE FACTS: delight, there was an egg-free cookie 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder recipe. I promptly cut out the recipe 1/2 tsp baking powder VETERANS BENEFITS and made them that week. They were 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup oats good. So good that I ate half of them 1/2 cup raisins (I omit) Learn more about healthcare, burial, in one sitting. After we realized my 1/2 cup chocolate chips and memorial benefits. son had a nut allergy as well, I began 1/2 cup peanuts (I substitute mini substituting marshmallows for the marshmallows) nuts and omitting the raisins. My kids In a large bowl beat together the JOIN US ON love these cookies. For parents with sugar, oil, and flaxseed (if using) and kids who have food allergies, finding applesauce for about 2 minutes. Mix TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 food that everyone can have is such in vanilla. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, a blessing. baking powder and salt and mix well. 5:30 - 7:00 PM I have told Anne on numerous Fold in oats, chips, raisins (if using) occasions how grateful I am to her for and peanuts (marshmallows) and mix Guest Speaker: Dale Derr, Director of that recipe which has been a godsend. well. Drop heaping tablespoons onto Berks County Department of Veterans Affairs Even though my son outgrew his egg parchment lined baking sheets about 2 allergy, this is still my go-to cookie inches apart. Pat tops down with your Seating is Limited. RSVP to 610-616-5112. recipe. fingers a little. Bake at 350 degrees Here is Anne’s recipe with my for about 10-12 minutes until bottoms modifications in parentheses: appear a few shades darker. Do not SAVE $300 over-bake. Let cool on sheets for 5 PER MONTH Kitchen Sink Chocolate minutes then transfer to a cooking Move in by 2/28/17. rack. Call 610-616-5112! Cookies (Best Cookies Ever) *** There are many things I will miss Independent Living & Personal Care with No Buy-In Fees! 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup canola oil about Anne — she was kind, genuine, 803 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601 • www.manoratms.com 1T ground flaxseed (I omit) compassionate and FUN. I always 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce enjoyed her company and reading 1 tsp vanilla extract her column here in Shalom. May her 3/4 cup all purpose flour memory forever be a blessing. Page  12 SHALOMShalom FebruaryMay 2017 2010 JewishJewish Family Family ServiceService CarSummer donation literature helps programs sustain for JFS teens, programs college students

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Statistics Kalansua, a 22,000-population Arab city suggest some 4,000 children in the in the “Triangle” district of central Israel. southern Triangle have disabilities – Moch introduced Hadijah to other some that aren’t seen in typical Israeli Arab parents of children with disabilities communities because religious Muslims and guided her in better understanding (as well as ultra-Orthodox Jews) generally her son’s needs and legal rights. ”Now avoid genetic testing. I feel I have the tools to help my son In 2007, BIS opened the Family and family,” said Hadijah, who was able Advancement Center at Sindian to support to find employment once she found the and encourage hundreds of parents appropriate care framework for her son. like Hadijah.“A lot of people felt nobody The Beit Issie Shapiro (BIS) Sindian would come to Sindian because of the Center was founded in 2001 as Israel’s stigma toward people with disabilities in first early-intervention center for the the Arab sector,” Maor tells ISRAEL21c. Arab sector, at the behest of the Israeli “We believe we have to promote inclusion During a visit from then-U.S. with disabilities, and spoke with area youth government. along with our services to make society Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro last who did social-action projects such as Headquartered in Ra’anana, BIS has better for everybody, so we worked hard October, Kalansua Mayor Salameh Abed promoting inclusivity in local businesses. pioneered a variety of programs onsite to promote a change in attitude and to Albacete announced his intention to “As much as [this program is] about first and offsite to ensure equal rights and empower parents in the entire region, donate land for a permanent home for and foremost the families and the children integration for Israelis with disabilities. as well as strengthen the capacity of the Sindian Center, which now operates and the rights of those people, it has “We believe children are children, professionals.” in a rented facility. A Jewish father from become something else; it has become and that’s why from day one at our The center also runs a hotline advising Ra’anana and an Arab mother from something that has brought parts of the Ra’anana Center of Excellence we’ve Arabic-speakers about the rights of the Kalansua told Shapiro how they met society together who didn’t know each always serviced children from all sectors people with disabilities and how to access through the Family Advancement Center. other and felt distance and distrust and of Israeli society, from Orthodox Jewish them; and a leadership program in the The ambassador was shown stories fear, and have found common language to secular to Arab,” says global resource Kalansua high school to promote social- written in their respective languages by on what is the most important thing in the development director Benjy Maor. action projects. Jewish and Arab speech therapists for kids world — their children,” said Shapiro. Dip of nations: Israel’s national dish has impact around the world By Joan Nathan department recommends that people 1 preserved lemon a food processor fitted with a steel blade, In the 1960s and early 1970s, eat hummus to calm the nerves twice 1/4 cup lemon juice, or to taste, including process the remaining chickpeas with the Americans traveling abroad often came a week.” In 2005, 75 tons of chickpeas 2 cloves garlic, or to taste tahina, preserved lemon, lemon juice, back with the taste of garlicky hummus were stolen from Kibbutz Einat, and this ½ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and at least ½ on their breath. The mixture of chickpeas hummus heist became news. 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil cup of the reserved cooking liquid. If the and sesame seed paste was delicious, After years of hummus-making I have 2 tablespoons pine nuts hummus is too thick, add more reserved it was exotic, and later, with the advent concluded that despite the temptation Dash of paprika or sumac cooking liquid or water until you have a of the food processor, it was easy to to use canned chickpeas, the flavor is 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley or cilantro paste-like consistency. prepare. Today hummus is marketed much better when it is made with the 1 tsp. salt Pepper to taste 4. Heat a frying pan and add 1 around the world, but in the early 1970s tiny Turkish, Bulgarian, or Israeli dried 1. Put the raw chickpeas in a bowl with tablespoon of the olive oil. Spread the the only ones selling hummus in the chickpeas found in Middle Eastern cold water to cover and soak overnight. pine nuts in the pan and stir-fry, browning United States were Middle Eastern ethnic stores. First I soak a large quantity 2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then on all sides. stores. overnight, cook some, and then drain place them in a heavy pot with enough 5. To serve, transfer the hummus to When I was recently in Israel, I met with and freeze the rest in two-cup batches cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, skim off a large, flat plate, and with the back of Yehuda Litani, a former correspondent for in plastic bags. Whenever I need them, the scum that accumulates, then simmer, a spoon make a slight depression in the Haaretz and the co-author of “Not on I just take them out of the freezer. When partially covered, for about an hour or until center. Drizzle the remaining olive oil and Hummus Alone,” an Israeli best-seller substituting canned beans, figure 1 cup the chickpeas are soft and the skin begins sprinkle the reserved chickpeas, pine about hummus’ culture and history. (The of raw chickpeas equals 2 cups of cooked to separate, adding more water if needed. nuts, paprika or sumac, and parsley or book is not available in English.) Litani or canned. 3. Drain the chickpeas, reserving about cilantro over the surface. told me that at Jerusalem’s renowned Hummus 1 ½ cups of the cooking liquid. Set aside ¼ Serve with cut-up raw vegetables and Hadassah hospital, “the psychology 1 cup dried chickpeas 1 cup tahina cup of the cooked chickpeas for garnish. In warm pita cut into wedges. Research and treatment center for child abuse opens in Jerusalem

The first-global center combining around the world. Partnering with the new with unmanageable levels of caseloads. a striking example of how Haruv has research and treatment of child abuse campus are Hebrew University and the Leading the innovative Haruv initiative grown to become an international center opened recently at the Hebrew University Hadassah Medical Center. is the Haruv Institute, with the support of excellence in its field.” of Jerusalem at Mount Scopus. “Child abuse and neglect occurs in all of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Throughout the campus, calming The Haruv Children’s Campus brings sectors of society and has a destructive Family Foundation, JDC-Israel, the elements have been introduced, such as together, in one location, a comprehensive impact on growth and development,” said Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs, water, pastoral greenery and play areas array of services for abused and neglected Professor Asher Ben-Arieh, director of the the National Insurance Institute and the created from natural materials. The interior children, including emergency treatment, Haruv Institute. “We are striving to create Jerusalem Municipality Welfare Services. spaces have colorful playrooms, work therapeutic facilities and child advocacy the first-ever comprehensive research and “Ever since its founding in 2007, areas that provide privacy, and a school assistance. It houses seven organizations treatment center for maltreated children. Haruv has served as a beacon of hope and kindergarten at the emergency center. working on all aspects of identifying, The campus will attract top researchers, and a source of strength for victims of “The opening of the Haruv Campus diagnosing and treating children, allowing professionals and students from Israel and child abuse and their families. It has been for Children in Jerusalem is not just for unprecedented levels of cooperation abroad, creating opportunities to affect real a forceful advocate for those least able a major step in the treatment and and coordination. It is also home to a world- change for at-risk children.” to defend themselves, and it has trained prevention of child abuse and neglect class research center and training services According to the World Health thousands of professionals responsible in Israel and beyond. It champions a for a wide range of professionals. Organization, every fourth child worldwide for preventing and treating abuse and holistic approach ensuring critical players The campus provides a holistic, child- is a victim of child abuse. Within Israel, neglect,” said Lynn Schusterman, in this field can learn from and inform centered approach to treating, studying about 400,000 youth are considered at- Founder and Co-Chair of the Charles and each other’s success, something we and addressing the global issue of child risk for child abuse. In 2015, there were Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation. understand full well from our own work abuse and creates new opportunities for an estimated 44,000 new cases of child “The opening of the Haruv Children’s in Israel,” added David Schizer, CEO of groundbreaking collaboration between abuse reported. The problem is so acute Campus ushers in the next phase of the American Jewish Joint Distribution institutes and organizations in Israel and that child services workers routinely deal this critically important mission and is Committee (JDC).