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PAGE 2 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5778 • August 2018 Jewish New Hampshire and My Three Loves Today I want talk about three loves in dents of anti-Semitism. It connects Jews seacoast with the Federation. We show my life. No, it is not what you are think- in the entire state through events, infor- that Judaism is important for children by ing. Yes, I love my partner, Peggy, and my Stephen Soreff, MD, mation, and the Reporter. It offers a so- supporting Jewish children going to Jew- children and grandchildren. But I want JFNH Board cial service opportunity for New Hamp- ish summer camps, spending time in Isra- to discuss these other three core loves: shire Jews in need and some support for el, attending synagogue Hebrew schools, New Hampshire, Judaism, and Israel. Board Column our cemeteries. Through our Sister City and enrolled in a Jewish preschool pro- First comes New Hampshire, my ad- and Shlicha programs, we are linked to gram. The Jewish Film Festival is the cin- opted state. I love the mountains, lakes, Israel. JFNH serves as the voice for Or- ematic Jewish voice for New Hampshire. and seacoast. Here I can climb four-hun- I feel connected to other Jews. thodox, Conservative, Reform, Recon- JFNH says to Jews of New Hamp- dred footers, bicycle the entire seashore, Israel is my third love. I would have structionist, chavurot, and unaffiliated shire, We are here for YOU. We are your and kayak in a lake, all within close prox- served in the Six Day War if they would Jews of our state. voice. This is how the Jewish Federation imity to where I live. I appreciate the have taken me. In 1969, just after high The voice of JFNH has grown stronger of NH addresses my three loves: New sense of community and the welcome school, I went to Israel. There I picked with the reconnecting of the Jews of the Hampshire, Judaism, and Israel. mat extended for citizen involvement. olives at 5 AM to avoid the hot day. I And yes, I enjoy no sales tax. climbed Masada, and I attended the But I have a deeper, more profound opening of the new Hadassah Hospital PJ Our Waycontinued from page 1 Library, which sends books to children in and innate love of Judaism. My first ac- in Jerusalem. I honeymooned in Israel. than 260,000 schoolchildren in Israel re- underprivileged areas of the United tivity when I moved here over 13 years And now my daughter, Matana, who will ceive Hebrew language, Jewish values- States, PJ Library ("PJ" is short for "paja- ago was to find and join a synagogue. I soon marry an Israeli, lives and works in based books through PJ Library sister’s mas") strives to contribute to the magic enjoy the company of fellow Jews, which Tel Aviv. program, Sifriyat Pijama. PJ Library is that books bring to bedtime. The Harold my parents referred to as landsmen. I go So why am dwelling on my three loves? also available in Australia, the United Grinspoon Foundation works in partner- to Friday night services. I get to play rab- Because the Jewish Federation of New Kingdom, Mexico, Russia, Latin Ameri- ships with philanthropists and Jewish bi when I give the d’var Torah. And when Hampshire combines all three. I see it as ca, and Singapore, with further interna- non-profit organizations to bring PJ Li- I awake on a cold morning, I wonder the Jewish voice of all Jews in New tional expansion anticipated. Originally brary to families raising Jewish children. what it was like for the Jews in Auschwitz. Hampshire. It speaks when there are inci- inspired by Dolly Parton’s Imagination For more information, visit pjlibrary.org.
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Av-Elul 5778 • August 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 3 Looking Back at a Year of Learning, Looking Ahead to New Adventures This is the end of my first year as a Shlicha for the Jewish Federation of New Noam Wolf Hampshire. I have learned so much and discovered so many interesting details about this state and the community! JFNH Shlicha When I first arrived, I was not sure how I would ever learn the names of all the board members, the rabbis, the towns, key community members, and their fami- experience for me. I am in charge of the lies. I had just arrived, and only a few shira (music) department with a wonder- days later I attended an ice-cream social ful Israeli man who is at the camp for the for my arrival (with too many toppings second time. I love seeing children I know to choose from!), where lots of people I from the Hebrew schools and from the did not know but who all knew about me preschool, and teaching them Israeli and waited for my arrival. I feel truly blessed Hebrew music. by this community. I felt welcomed into By the time you read this, I will proba- your shuls, homes, and hearts. I feel like I bly be in Israel for my summer visit. I have have reached many of the goals I had for not been home since August 2017. I can- myself during this first year, and I was not tell you how much I miss my family very happy to know this community and friends, my cat, my Israeli vegetables, wants me to stay for another year. There the beach, and hearing Hebrew around Noam with guitar at Camp Tevya is much more to be done! me. New Hampshire is not exactly a cen- and grandchildren’s notes, too. I have things will be cancelled. And I am This summer I am spending time at tral location for Israelis to live or come many of them from my visits to the He- aware of the fact that rain is not just Camp Tevya in Brookline New Hamp- visit -- but I still managed to find the ones brew schools this year. I am also planning in the winter, it can happen in August shire, which is managed by Mindee who are here and “adopt” them as friends. to meet a representative from our sister as well (!!!). Greenberg (JFNH board’s next presi- For my visit, I am planning a lot of family city Hof HaCarmel, to plan our collabo- 3. Being Israeli in the United States, dent). Spending time at this camp with its time, along with a visit to the western wall ration in the upcoming year. I want to with my chutzpa and ambition com- 500 campers and staff has been a unique with your notes and with your children’s spend some time in Tel Aviv seeing my bined, will help me get anything done friends, lying on the beach next to my old faster. Anything. apartment, eating lots and lots of Israeli 4. The beach and the ocean are just for food, and visiting some of my favorite res- tanning. If I want to go swimming, taurants (Tel Aviv has so many). lakes are the wiser option! When I come back, I will start my sec- 5. Not every snow is a snowman kind of ond year of Shlichut, and this time I have snow. some helpful knowledge that I have gath- 6. Many of the people I know during ered, which will make things easier for me: the summer will be gone in the winter, 1. Winter is longer and colder than I ex- and most of them will be in Florida. pected, but I do have real winter I think I am ready for my next year! 30 years of Educating Children boots, coats, and a shovel to help me I invite you again to contact me by get through this. I will remember to email, ask me questions, and invite me to lift my windshield wipers before a your home if we still have not met offi- snowstorm. cially. I love traveling, and I am here for 2. I can plan all I want to have events anything you need. outside, but New Hampshire’s weath- See you soon! er is going to be unexpected, and [email protected]
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PAGE 4 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5778 • August 2018 PJ Library Family of the Month: The Reeves of Merrimack Israel Independence Day Surprise. What has been your child's favor- ite PJ Library program and why? The wonderful thing about PJ Library Other than the books, the events that is that it welcomes all types of families would tie as their favorite would be the looking for Jewish experiences. There is strawberry picking in Derry last month no mold or criteria a family has to fit into How long have you been a PJ Library and the Stuffy Shabbat at Temple Beth to benefit from their books or attend a family, and how did you learn about Abraham in Nashua in April. Everyone program; they just have to share one the program? had such a great time at both. common goal, raising Jewish children. We have been part of the PJ Library What do you wish most people knew Each month we highlight a family from since about January or February. I got an about PJ Library – New Hampshire? across New Hampshire, showing how PJ email one day about the program, and it The Reeves Family of Merrimack That everyone we have met so far has Library and even the smallest experienc- looked so interesting that I signed the As PJ parents, what do you value most been so welcoming and friendly. es and traditions ensure that the history girls up. about your involvement with PJ Library? Tell us about your favorite Jewish fami- and love of Judaism is passed on to our Tell us about your experiences with PJ Li- Why? ly tradition or a special memory you have. next generation. brary and how this program (books and We really love reading the books to the We love Chanukah. Each night the girls Meet the Reeve Family, our PJ Library events) have impacted your family. girls and getting to integrate Jewish cul- take turns lighting the candles and we all – New Hampshire Family of the Month! Some of the girls’ new favorite books ture into our everyday lives. The girls carry sing the blessing. We don’t do presents Tell us a little bit about your family. are PJ Library books. We sit and have the stories into their day to day and will each night, but that makes the nights we We live in Merrimack, NH. We (Joe stories every night before bed. The best/ reference the books or use some of the do extra special. and Gillian) have lived here for the past funniest part of reading is introducing the Yiddish and it is wonderful to be able to Together with the Jewish Federation of nine years. We have three girls: Eve is girls to many of the Hebrew and Yiddish have that for them and for us. New Hampshire, PJ Library provides eight, Isla is four, and Aubrey is three. We words, and then trying to teach them how What are your children's favorite PJ programming and sends the gift of free enjoy getting outside and being active. Eve to pronounce them. The events are won- books? Jewish books to children throughout New loves to read, Isla loves soccer and wants derful. It’s great to be able to visit other They love The Little Red Hen and the Hampshire each month. To learn more to be a ninja warrior, and Aubrey loves wa- communities and to meet other Jewish Passover Matzah, Sadie and the Big about PJ Library visit www.pjlibrary.org ter play and being silly. families. Mountain, and Engineer Arielle and the or email [email protected]. PJ Library Across the State
Even the youngest children enjoyed PJ’s Popsicles on the Playground at Temple Israel Portsmouth
PJ families enjoyed Shabbat in the Park at Wagon Hill Park with Temple Israel Dover
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Av-Elul 5778 • August 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 5 Final Event in “Celebrate Israel at 70 Series” Focuses on Bird Migration in Israel’s Hula Valley The talk is ti- will be on hawks and osprey). Noam Wolf (Shlicha) and community tled “Migration Hear about Iain's fascination with Israel volunteers. Special thanks to our Series Through Israel’s and the 500 million migrating birds that Sponsors, Evelyn and Mike Miller, along Manchester — The Jewish Federa- Hula Valley: pass twice a year through Israel's Hula with the following Program Partners: tion of New Hampshire’s very success- Great Avian Valley, a rich agricultural and fresh water Be’er Sheva Conservatory, Congregation ful season-long celebration of Israel’s Journeys.” It source region in Northern Israel. This fly- Ahavas Achim, Office of the Israeli Con- 70th birthday comes to a close on Au- takes place on Sunday, August 19, from way is a major stopover for birds migrat- sul General to New England, Etz Hayim gust 19, with a talk on the amazing 2 to 4 PM at the Millyard Museum in ing along the Syrian-African Rift Valley Synagogue, The Millyard Museum, birds of the Hula Valley in Israel. In an Manchester. Join Iain MacLeod, director between Africa, Europe, and Asia. After NH4Israel, Squam Lakes Natural Sci- effort to provide new on-ramps for all of the Squam Lake Natural Science Cen- the presentation, you are welcome to en- ence Center, Temple Beth Abraham, ages to celebrate and explore Israel, the ter and bird migration expert, for a fasci- joy the museum. To register, call 603-627- Temple Beth Jacob, and Temple Israel series offered experiences that focus on nating presentation on large bird migra- 7679 or email [email protected]. (Portsmouth). For more information, travel, creative play, world-class music, tion (including satellite tracking) from The Celebrate Israel at 70 series has visit the JFNH Facebook page www. traditional dance, nature, and Shabbat Europe and Asia right through the heart been organized by Jewish Federation of facebook.com/jewishfederationofne- reflection. of Israel en route to Africa (emphasis New Hampshire in partnership with whampshire or call us at (603) 627-7679. JFNH Preschool Prepares for 31st Year Be part of something special. See why the JFNH Preschool was recognized by the City of Manchester for quality early Manchester — Summer has been siz- education. zling, but that has not kept our campers If you are interested in any of our pre- from having a wonderful time. We have school programs, call 782-5174 or e-mail stayed cool at Cowabunga’s, had fun [email protected] for more infor- swimming at the YMCA, enjoyed move- mation and to set up a tour, and don’t ment with Miss Kristen, and had a great forget to follow us on Facebook. time with outdoor water play. As quickly as summer starts, so does it end. Soon, our teachers will be busy get- ting ready for a new school year. The JFNH Preschool will open for its 31st year on August 27. There are still limited The board of Seniors Forever Young (L-R): Audrey Rondo, Elaine Silberberg, Saundra spaces available. Wexler, Elaine Rabinovitz, and Frankie Shapiro. Missing from photo: Roslynn Levitt, Renee Brenner, and Brenda Schadick. Volunteer Spotlight on the
Enjoying the new raft at the Y Board of Seniors Forever Young Working as a team since 2015, the to name only a few. This summer, you board of Seniors Forever Young operates can see the group of Seniors Forever under the leadership of Audrey Rondo Young watching a show at the Palace (president), along with Elaine Silberberg Theatre, Interlakes Summer Theatre, on (treasurer), Roslyn Levitt, Frankie Shap- a Lake Sunapee Cruise, and enjoying Hooray for Cowabunga’s iro, Elaine Rabinovitz (publicity), Renee each other’s company at dinner. This Brenner, Brenda Schadick, and Saundra group tirelessly volunteers their time in Wexler (secretary). This team ensure that an effort to offer one program a month a seniors group remains active in the to their 55 members. Manchester area. Over the past three years, these women, Carrying on the program after the who began only as acquaintances with the loss of the program’s longtime leader, same goal of staying active, have formed a Buddy Baron, was important to each of bond that has grown larger than their vol- them. Once a month, these eight women unteer work and monthly meetings but decided to meet to plan upcoming trips, into a lifelong friendship as well. speakers, and activities throughout the For more information about upcom- state. They handle all details, including ing trips or Seniors Forever Young, con- stuffing and mailing advertising, ticket tact the Jewish Federation of New Making a sand castle Fun at the water table purchases, reservations, and van rental, Hampshire office at 603-627-7679.
PAGE 6 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5778 • August 2018 Seventh Graders Bring a Fresh Approach to Shabbat Prayers For the religious school year just past, Rabbi in the House You saved us, gave us peace Modim – They wrote haiku poems Cantor Shira Nafshi and I taught 7th You’ve saved us, we are thankful about gratitude. grade Hebrew at Temple Beth Jacob. The The sea splitting, saving the people Shalom Rav – They created representa- students interpreted the Friday night God saved us, we thank You tions of peace. prayers through art. In June, they led a Rabbi Robin Nafshi Thanks for helping us leave Egypt Silent Prayer – The students wrote six- Kabbalat Shabbat service. Temple Beth Jacob God’s glory is shown to children word prayers. Opening Song – They presented a cre- Creation is everything, God is one Contemplation in my head, during ative dance to Bim Bam/Shabbat Shalom. You saved us, and are one silence Kabbalat Shabbat – Each student of- Hashkivenu – The students focused on Silence is holy, peaceful, and loud fered an interpretation (drawing, poem, Thanks for giving light in darkness the words sukkat shlomechah, “shelter of Your power is amazement to us song) of one of the psalms or prayers Sky and night, light the way peace.” They made a model of a sukkah Silence has no bad words ever leading up to L’cha Dodi. You created us all, so thanks and put inside items that gave them Silence is a wave of calm L’cha Dodi – They shared their inter- Change is always happening to us peace. Silence is what makes us holy pretations of the verses. Thanks God for seasons and days V’shamru – Borrowing from the Bea- Peaceful listening is the unlocking key Shalom Aleichem – They enacted the Ahavat Olam – They wrote additional tles, they rewrote Here Comes the Sun as It is quiet; it’s not loud angels coming and going. six-word prayers. Here Comes Shabbat. Mi Shebeirach for healing – The stu- Chatzi Kaddish – For this prayer of We always love family and friends Adonai S’fatai Tiftach – Each student dents shared their ideas about healing transition, the students took turns, each I love God for everything done read a prayer of repentance. with an artist in the congregation. Their chanting one line. We love You, You love us Avot – Each student wrote a midrash, ideas were made into healing cards. Bar’chu – In ancient days, the Israelites You protect Israel and teach us an interpretation of Biblical text, about Aleinu – The phrase in Aleinu “L’takein sounded a shofar to call the community Thanks for Torah, thanks for Love one of our patriarchs or matriarchs. olam b’malchut Shaddai” means “to heal together. The class chanted a T’kiya, as One God loves us through Torah G’vurot – They made representations the world under the Sovereignty of God.” one student responded with a shofar Everlasting love learned in the Torah of what they believed to be the most The students glued puzzle pieces not blast. Torah teaches us, yet I wonder powerful thing to have been created: completed to symbolize the broken world Ma’ariv Aravim – They responded to Sh’ma/V’ahavta – The students made Black holes, the universe, life, electricity, in need of healing. Israeli poet Alden Solovy’s invitation to mezzuzot. friendship. Mourner’s Kaddish – The students cre- write six-word prayers. Mi Chamocha – As the three prayers K’dushat Hashem/K’dushat Hayom – ated a Kaddish memorial quilt, made up Ruler of all, Creator of life surrounding the Sh’ma/V’ahavta consti- To show holiness, they created a replica of squares in remembrance of a beloved You created day, night, light, darkness tute a unit, they wrote another six-word of the Western Wall in Jerusalem and family member or friend. Earth is now whole, thank You prayer. added a ner tamid, an eternal light. Mazel tov to the students! Three Rabbis Serve Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation This Season By Eileen Regen served congregations in have four children and a congregation in and around Kenyon Col- New York, Mississippi, 15-month old grandson lege in Ohio, where he was the sole Jew- Bethlehem — Bethlehem Hebrew Con- and New Jersey. Most re- in whom they take great ish professional on the faculty. gregation (BHC) is excit- cently, he completed 18 delight. In his career, Rabbi Gordon has also ed to welcome Reb Sarah years as senior rabbi of Rabbi Leonard Gor- chaired the National Havurah Commit- Noyovitz as its spiritual Temple Shalom of New- don led BHC services tee and developed a deep appreciation leader for July and Au- ton in Massachusetts, and shared teaching for for what small communities can do to gust. Sarah Noyovitz, where he is rabbi emeri- Rabbi Eric Tisha B’Av weekend. He Rabbi create vibrancy. He is presently the co- currently in her fifth year tus. For the past year, Gurvis is an instructor in the Leonard chair of the Jewish-Muslim Taskforce for of studies in Hebrew Col- Gurvis served as East Coast manager for MEAH Program at He- Gordon the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, lege Rabbinical School, Reb Sarah Shalom Hartman Institute of North brew College and codirector of Interfaith and he serves as a board member of the Boston, comes with an Noyovitz America, where he has overseen all pro- Partners for Peace. Rabbi Gordon has International Jewish Committee for In- impressive background. grammatic activity and relationship man- served as an instructor at the Reconstruc- terreligious Consultations, National Previously a Goodman Fellow, Noyovitz agement in East Coast cities. tionist Rabbinical College. He is rabbi Council of Synagogues, and the Jewish has experience developing Israel educa- Rabbi Gurvis has been deeply involved emeritus of the Germantown Jewish Council for Public Affairs. Rabbi Gor- tion curricula and designing Jewish expe- in youth activities and Jewish camps, in- Center in Philadelphia, where he served don has been honored by the Jewish riential Israel education. A guitarist and terfaith work, Israel programming, and as rabbi for 16 years. He also served for Theological Seminary, Neighborhood singer, she has led religious services and education. He was a member of the six years as rabbi of Congregation Mish- Interfaith Movement, and the Mid-At- education events for people of all ages fourth cohort of the Hartman Institute’s kan Tefila in Newton, MA. His rabbinic lantic United Synagogue of Conservative during her years of study and participa- Rabbinic Leadership Initiative, where he experiences includes serving a small rural Judaism. tion in learning and service programs in became a senior rabbinic fellow of the In- the United States and Israel. stitute in 2013 and serves on the Rabbinic Rabbi Eric Gurvis will officiate at Advisory Council. He has completed Keeping you connected BHC’s 2018 High Holy Day services. He is training with The Mussar Institute and is a graduate of the State University of New a certified Mussar Va’ad Leader, and he NEWS York at Albany, with a BA in sociology is a blogger and regular contributor to e and Judaic studies. He was ordained at the Fresh Day, an online interfaith e-zine. Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute Rabbi Gurvis lives in Newton, MA, jewishnh.org of Religion in New York, and he has with his wife, Laura Kizner Gurvis. They
Av-Elul 5778 • August 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 7 Temple Emanu-El Haverhill Chooses Cantor Vera Broekhuysen as Spiritual Leader, Welcomes Rabbinic Intern Mona Strick Haverhill, MA — Temple Emanu-El gy, offers both clergy and con- at it!” “We are so excited to have Rav Mona of Haverhill is thrilled to announce that gregants unique opportunities Cantor Broekhuysen deep- join Temple Emanu-El this year,” said Cantor Vera Broekhuysen became its to pray and learn together. The ly values opportunities to Jennifer Lampron, co-chair of the rabbi spiritual leader as of July 1. Cantor warmth of our membership pursue both spiritual enrich- search committee. “She has already be- Broekhuysen has served as cantor at and the strength of our rela- ment and social justice in in- gun attending temple events to meet peo- Temple Emanu-El since July 2016 and is tionships let us explore fear- terfaith environments. She is a ple in the community and work with delighted to expand her role as the tem- lessly and debate honestly. As I member of the Greater Cantor Vera. Through her unique com- ple moves forward following the retire- become the spiritual leader at Haverhill Clergy Association bination of rabbinic education from He- ment last year of its long-time rabbi, Ira Temple Emanu-El, I am excit- and a founding member of brew College and executive experience in Korinow. Temple Emanu-El is also excit- ed for us to grow our lay lead- the Merrimack Valley Inter- a competitive consumer service industry, ed to welcome Mona Strick, a fifth-year ership. I’m excited for us to faith Sanctuary Network, we know she’ll bring great energy and rabbinic student from Hebrew College, welcome and integrate inter- Cantor Vera which came together in the valuable insights as we look to enhance who will serve a one-year term as rab- faith families even more fully Broekhuysen spring of 2017. While in can- our programs and reach out to potential binic intern beginning July 1. into our ritual and lifecycle (Photo by Eli Katzoff) torial school, Cantor new members.” “As the search committee engaged with events. I’m excited for us to ex- Broekhuysen led an inter- Rav Mona is originally from Brooklyn, temple members to understand the char- pand music-making at our temple. And faith, cross-campus singing group New York, where she attended a Conser- acteristics they valued most in a succes- I’m excited for us to continue to both (through the Center for Inter-Religious vative Jewish day school and the Modern sor to Rabbi Korinow, one thing became bring in, and to go out and meet, our wid- & Communal Leadership Education at Orthodox Yeshiva of Flatbush and spent abundantly clear,” said David Belsky, co- er Greater Haverhill community and our both Hebrew College and Andover New- many years as part of Camp Ramah. She chair of the committee. “We already had Merrimack Valley Jewish neighbors for ton Theological School) and co-created a earned her bachelor’s degree in Near East in our midst a talented and beloved lead- shared celebration and education and series of events and workshops exploring studies from the University of Massachu- er in Cantor Vera Broekhuysen. Once we pursuit of social justice. Together, we can the female voice in relationship to text setts in Amherst. She has studied at the recognized that, the rest was easy.” use our own distinctive voices to praise and spiritual authority within Judaism Hebrew University, The Hartman insti- “In the past two years I’ve grown to God, ask questions of our holy texts and and Islam. tute, and Pardes in Jerusalem and recently know and love Temple Emanu-El,” en- of our own lives, and advocate for those Cantor Broekhuysen is a member of completed a course of study at the Con- thused Cantor Broekhuysen. “Our tem- whose voices are less easily heard. And we the New England Board of Cantors, servative Yeshiva as well as an interfaith ple’s pluralism, in membership and litur- can make some beautiful song while we’re where she currently serves as secretary. In seminar, “Building Abrahamic Partner- March of 2018, she helped organize, and ships,” at the Hartford Seminary. performed in, “From Out of the Storm: Mona and her partner, Mark, live in Cantors Respond to Devastation,” a suc- Brookline. Their shared families consist cessful benefit concert on behalf of the of five children and eight grandchildren. ϭϱϮWƌŽƐƉĞĐƚ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕DĂŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌ͕E,ϬϯϭϬϰ Jewish communities in Puerto Rico and When not in school, busy cooking, or ;ϲϬϯͿϲϲϵͲϱϲϱϬǁǁǁ͘ƚĂLJŶŚ͘ŽƌŐŽĨĨŝĐĞΛƚĂLJŶŚ͘ŽƌŐ the Virgin Islands who were impacted by studying in chevruta (learning groups), Hurricanes Maria and Jose. This event she enjoys team trivia competition, cross- was cosponsored by Temple Beth Zion words, powerlifting, and musical theater. of Brookline. Mona is committed to inspiring a love of Cantor Broekhuysen was ordained by Torah, a passion for Jewish study and so- Hebrew College in June of 2016, when cial justice, and participation in joyful, she also earned her Master of Jewish Ed- contemplative prayer. ucation. She lives in North Andover, About Temple Emanu-El Massachusetts, with her husband and Temple Emanu-El is a dynamic Reform two sons. congregation with a traditional, yet cre- ǡ Ǥ Rav Mona Strick is a candidate for ative, orientation serving a community of rabbinic ordination and a Master of Arts diverse needs and backgrounds. Since in Jewish Studies in June 2019. She has 1937, members of the Jewish community ǡ served as rabbinic intern at both Conser- of Greater Haverhill have joined together vative and Reform congregations: Tem- to express our Jewish identities through Ǥ Ǥ ple B'nai Sholom in Braintree, Kehillath worship, education, social action, friend- ǣ Ǥ Israel in Brookline, and Temple Israel in ship, and socialization. As a congrega- Boston. Prior to beginning a second ca- tion, we foster a deep commitment to a ͳͲǤ reer, Mona spent over 25 years in execu- Jewish way of life and to the future of our Ǥ tive management positions in the travel community. For more information about industry and online media. During those membership, religious school, adult edu- ƬƬ Ǥ years, she remained active in Jewish life cation, and social programs, contact Nan- and study, leading to the decision to en- cy LaFleur at 978.373.3861 or visit www. ǡ Ƭ Ǥ ter rabbinical school. templeemanu-el.org. ǡȋ Ȍ Ǥ ͳͲǦͳʹƬͶǦǤ Help the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire sustain a proud 7RSODQDYLVLWRUIRUPHPEHUVKLSLQIR UPDWLRQSOHDVHFDOO and vibrant Jewish NH. Make your gift to the Annual Campaign at www.jewishnh.org/give
PAGE 8 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5778 • August 2018 Re:NewYear@ BethAbraham: A Shorter, Upbeat High Holidays Experience Nashua -- Are you or your family look- world in the new Jewish year. • Yom Kippur: Wednesday, Sept 19, the final shofar blast at 7:33 PM. ing for a change for High Holiday servic- Re:NewYear services will be held at at 10–11:30 AM For more Re:NewYear information and es? Something shorter and upbeat, with Temple Beth Abraham Religious School’s Additional Re:NewYear opportunities registration, please contact Judy Gold- language explained and new understand- Great Space at 5 Raymond Street in include Tashlich, the symbolic casting off stein at Temple Beth Abraham office@ ing? Are you ready to mix it up? With gui- Nashua, NH. of sins, a Rosh Hashanah ritual for the en- tbanashua.org or 883-8184. Visit tban- tar and drumming, connecting the words • Rosh Hashanah: Monday, Sept 10, & tire family at the Nashua River on Mon- ashua.org to see more about with praying, in an engaging Jewish com- Tuesday, Sept 11, at 10–11:30 AM day, Sept 10, at 2 PM; and Neila, the clos- Re:NewYear@Beth Abraham. munity? If yes, then Re:NewYear@Beth • Kol Nidre: Tuesday, Sept 18, at ing service on Wednesday, Sept 19, at 6:30 Together in September, join us for Abraham is for you! 6:15 PM PM, in the Beth Abraham Sanctuary with Re:NewYear@BethAbraham. Join us for new High Holiday experi- ences at Temple Beth Abraham in Nash- ua, NH. Together, through song and story, Hadassah Learns About New Hampshire History reflection and ritual, we’ll demystify and reconstruct prayer and practice, while tap- at Annual Fundraising Brunch ping into the wonder and potential of Manchester -- The Manchester Chap- paign, 360 Degrees of Healing. A deli- Hadassah recently achieved accredita- these sacred days. ter of Hadassah held its Annual Fund- cious brunch was served, followed by the tion from BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Re:NewYear High Holiday Services are raising Brunch at the Manchester Coun- highlight of the brunch, guest speaker highlighting excellence in leadership, fi- led by Eliana Light, a nationally known try Club on June 24. The dining tables John Clayton, executive director of the nances, and mission-driven work. This ac- Jewish songwriter and educator. Rosh Ha- were festively decorated with balloons as Manchester Historic Association and creditation signifies that Hadassah is de- shanah, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur cre- the group was celebrating Israel’s 70th Millyard Museum. He was a very infor- serving of donor trust, as it is a well-run ative services will be multigenerational year of statehood. They also acknowl- mative and interesting speaker, who nonprofit organization. If you would like and family-friendly, with tots and nonage- edged the 100th anniversaries of the Ha- spoke on a wide range of topics, all to make a donation to Hadassah, email narians, singles and couples, parents and dassah Medical Organization, the Henri- about New Hampshire. A silent auction [email protected]. Please in- children, empty nesters, grandparents and etta Szold School of Nursing, and was held and door prizes given out. clude Manchester’s chapter number: 43- grandchildren, all together. We’ll sing new HMO’s Department of Ophthalmology. Money raised will go toward the new 430. For more information about Hadas- songs with beats and traditional melodies The very informative video, 50th Anniver- fundraising campaign. The members re- sah, please contact Michele Bank at mi- in new styles as we get up close with a To- sary of Hadassah Hospital’s Reunifica- ported having a very enjoyable time. [email protected] or 488-5657. rah scroll and a ram’s horn. tion, was shown. It depicted the history Whether you’re a seeker or experienced of Hadassah from its roots to present in the tradition, this is a new kind of day. The Hadassah speaker was Kathy learning for the High Holidays. Together, Kerstein, vice president of the Northern we’ll explore how we can each be our best New England Region of Hadassah, who selves and play our part to make the best spoke about the new fundraising cam-
SAVE THE DATE Please join us for the 2018 JFNH Annual Meeting
Sunday, October 7 Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester Stay tuned for more details
Av-Elul 5778 • August 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 9 Etz Hayim Synagogue in Derry Chabad Hebrew School Accepting Students for Fired Up for Learning Manchester — At Chabad Hebrew program, which motivates the kids to 2018-2019 School Year School, the passion and love for Judaism progress in their Hebrew reading skills. We Derry — Etz Hayim Synagogue, 1-1/2 day of the Tuesday night program is Sep- can be felt throughout the halls. We strive to pride ourselves on being a Hebrew School Hood Road, Derry, is a warm and caring tember 4, 2018. curate lessons that the kids are excited about that parents and kids love coming to! community with programs that inspire a Wednesday night programs for B’Nai and can relate to. The sounds of laughter, For more information, e- love for Judaism and Jewish learning, Mitzvah and confirmation: This program song, and Hebrew language fill the Chabad mail [email protected]. The and with teaching that includes Hebrew, prepares students to take their places as Center every Wednesday. After an extremely program meets at 1234 River Road, Torah, and Jewish living curriculum. Etz adults within the Jewish community. As- successful pilot year of lessons, utilizing our Manchester, on Wednesdays from 4:10 to Hayim Synagogue is a member of the pects of the program focus on leading brand new facility, we are fired up for an- 6 PM and serves children ages 3 ½ to 13. Union for Reformed Judaism, and is sit- prayer, history, Judaica, as well as on other year of successful learning. A discounted rate is offered for first-time uated on a lovely interfaith campus. preparation of D’Var Torah. Wednes- Kids love our popular Aleph Champ students. Inquire for more details. Etz Hayim Synagogue offers the follow- day night programs meet every Wednes- ing educational programs for children: day. Class for B’Nai Mitzvah students is Sunday Camp, for ages 4-6: Utilizing from 5 to 8:00 PM; class for confirma- Temple Beth Jacob Offers New a rich mix of music, crafts, and games, tion students is from 6:30 to 8 PM; all we introduce students to the synagogue, students share a meal at 6 PM. The first Pre-K Program, Parent Book the Jewish calendar, prayer, Torah, and day of the Wednesday night program Hebrew. Sunday Camp meets from 10 is September 5, 2018. Group, and Workshop for AM to 12 PM, one Sunday afternoon Registration will take place on Tues- per month. day, August 28, beginning at 6 PM. Parents and Teens/Tweens Tuesday night programs for grades For more information about the He- Concord — With over 60 students enroll- group focusing on the roller coaster ride 2-6: Students focus on Hebrew learning, brew School, please contact Education ing in our K-7 and Gesher programs, our that we call parenting! In addition, on Torah, and Jewish living curricu- Committee chair Michael Schloss at ed- Religious Education Committee, principal, November 18, we are looking forward to lum. Tuesday night classes meet ev- [email protected]; or contact Rabbi faculty, parents, and students are getting welcoming Dr. Betsy Stone, a psycholo- ery Tuesday, beginning at 6 PM. The first Peter Levy at [email protected]. ready for another great year! In addition to gy and child development professor from our focus on our students and Religious Hebrew Union College. She will work- School, we are adding new programming shop with TBJ parents of tweens and for our youngest members and our parents. teens as well as our Religious School fac- Temple Beth Abraham Welcomes We are excited about our new pre-K ulty, and then TBJ tweens and teens sep- weekly program. This hour class will be arately, bringing us all together in the Learners and Seekers to Its filled with song, movement, art, and sto- end to reflect on how to best navigate ries focusing on Jewish holidays and Jew- through challenging times and bring out Learning Community ish values. For our parents, we will open the mensch in all of us. We look forward Nashua — The Philip Porter Religious Grades Dalet – Zayin, 4th through 7th our year with a Jewish book discussion to spending another year together! School at Temple Beth Abraham invites grade, meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. you to join our community of learners Our learning curriculum is rooted in and seekers as we lead our children and Jewish values (middot) and other content Youth Religious Education at Temple their parents on a journey of love of areas, holidays, Torah, Talmud, and He- learning. Torah is the scroll we take out brew, which are integrated through Jew- B'nai Israel Is Project-Centered of the ark each Shabbat, and Torah is all ish values. We have a strong Hebrew lan- Laconia — Temple B’nai Israel has been serving the surrounding community and the learning that comes handed down guage program that begins in Gan Katan the hub of Jewish activity in central New supporting its needs and programs; and from generation to generation, Dor L’dor. with Hebrew letter recognition and mod- Hampshire for the past 80 years. Our con- providing challenging and interesting But teaching and learning are not linear; ern Hebrew words and phrases and gregation is affiliated with Reform Judaism; Jewish educational programs for the in fact, the learning is cyclical or recipro- moves to reading with fluency and con- however, our members’ beliefs and tradi- youth and adults of the congregation. cal. Teachers teach their students and tinuing to develop usable modern He- tions range from traditional Conservatism Our Religious School reflects this phi- students teach their teachers. brew skills. Hebrew for prayer is an im- to modern versions of Reform practice. losophy and has the advantage of being Our school vision is to foster a strong portant part of the curriculum. We are active participants on the Lakes project-centered. In a small and intimate Jewish identity and community participa- Each year, we engage whole families in Region Interfaith Council of Religious environment, the twice-monthly meetings tion that will inspire families and their family learning opportunities. We have a Groups and play a positive role in the of our Religious School focus on particu- children to engage in Jewish learning and special program called Yedidim that fo- community at large. lar themes and actively involve the stu- action. cuses on families with preschool children. The mission of Temple B’nai Israel is to dents in creative art projects as well as We seek to immerse each child and At the other end of the age continuum, be the center of Jewish life in the Lakes cooking foods associated with holidays family in Jewish life and learning. We we have a vital teen philanthropy program Region and throughout central New and other Jewish traditions. Individual at- strive to provide high quality and engag- (BAP –Beth Abraham Philanthropists) Hampshire by: preserving and practicing tention to Hebrew is given to each student ing educational and community-based for teens in 8th grade and older. It meets traditional rituals and religious customs by the rabbi as well as experienced and programming. monthly, beginning in September. in keeping with the Reform Movement; knowledgeable teaching staff. Beyond the The Sunday school program invites For more information, please be in establishing a warm and accepting envi- preparation and celebration of B’nai children ages four years old, Gan Katan, touch with Noreen Leibson at director@ ronment for all Jewish families inclusive Mitzvah, a special program is currently through seven years old, Kitah Bet (2nd tbanshua.org or call 883-9844. We stand of interfaith and same sex couples; being being developed for teens. Tzedakah and grade). Our Kitah Gimel (3rd grade) stu- ready to welcome you to our learning the social center of Jewish and nonsectar- social action projects are also an impor- dents meet on Sundays and Tuesdays. community. ian activities for the entire congregation; tant aspect of the TBI curriculum. See what’s happening in the community at PAGE 10 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5778 • August 2018 www.jewishnh.org Temple Adath Yeshurun: Inspiring a Love of Jewish Learning and Life Manchester — Temple Adath Yeshur- idays, and values. comfort each other in some of our sad- pair our world. Our students participate un (TAY) has an education program that Jewish learning isn’t only about book dest days. in many repair-the-world activities and is effervescent and exciting, relevant and learning; it’s religion and prayer, holi- Over the range of their years of learn- projects that go beyond bringing in tze- relatable; a program that makes connec- days, culture, music, art and food, and so ing, students learn Torah, Jewish history, dakah money each class (we do this too). tions and builds community. We teach much more. That’s what I love about be- as well as the general context of what Family Education Programs and Inter- our students about our collective Jewish ing Jewish; there are so many ways in. was/is happening in the world around us. generational Programs and celebrations past, so that we can support our present, Grades K-2 come on Sundays to begin Jewish values and mitzvot, midrash, the connect learning to practice and practice and know that along our way all of us their more formal Jewish education importance of Israel to the Jewish peo- to learning. We cook and bake both beau- have the power to create a strong Jewish through experiential learning opportuni- ple, Jewish literature, what it means to be tiful and nutritious food, as is dictated by future. Each of us is a unique link in ties, Torah stories and other Jewish liter- a mensch through kindness, tzedakah, Jewish law, that we bring to the Nashua L’dor V’dor, the long chain of all things ature, introduction to Hebrew, “the syna- and g’milut chasadim (acts of loving Soup Kitchen. Last November, our chil- Jewish. This Jewish stuff has meaning! gogue,” Israel, Jewish values, and com- kindness). We learn about the Jewish dren made over a dozen recipes of “Cook- Everything we do here is intentional and munity-building activities. American experience and the fabulous ies-in-a-jar” and gave them to women liv- reflective of these objectives. Grades 3-7 children join us Sunday contributions Jews over the years have ing in a transitional residence in Man- Nitznutzim K’tanim (Hebrew for Little mornings and Tuesday afternoons, learn- given to America and to the world. From chester. It’s a new yearly tradition. Sparks) is a once-a-month program that ing the importance of Hebrew to Jews birth to end of life, we learn our Jewish The TAY education program is com- gives our youngest students, ages three, around the world and how this ancient life cycle events and the traditions and mitted to building community within our four, and five (and parent/s) an opportu- language is still relevant to us. Together customs that accompany them, so that as doors and beyond. We believe in recipro- nity to learn in a warm and creative envi- we learn Hebrew, as it’s the language we we live our lives, we have the skills and cal responsibility, and this value is culti- ronment. We guide and offer resources to use when we pray together. We learn our knowledge to be participants and not vated through our intentional learning, accompanying adults, giving them traditions passed down from generation spectators in our lives. activities, and programs. We take care of knowledge and confidence to inspire to generation; the language we use to cel- Appropriate to age and stage, each each other and those in the world around their children and families to love living a ebrate with others during our happiest grade’s learning includes an Israel com- us. Empathy and care are Jewish values. Jewish life. Meetings focus on Torah, hol- moments in life as well as support and ponent and a Pesach component, AND We have so much to offer! If you are SO MUCH MORE. interested in our education program, We are rebuilding our Chai School please email me, Stacy Garnick, Educa- Temple Israel Portsmouth Has Program (grades 8-10, leading up to tion Director, at eddirectorTAY@gmail. Confirmation). More news coming soon. com. I look forward to meeting you. 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It’s been over 70 years since the Additional Funding for Vital Services After war ended and time is running out for German Delegation Hears First-Hand survivors. We need to ask ourselves: if Survivor Testimony not now, when?” Survivor representatives of the Claims NEW YORK, NEW YORK: July 10, Conference delegation, Roman Kent and 2018 -- Today, Julius Berman, President Marian Turski, both survivors of the of the Conference on Jewish Material Lodz Ghetto and Auschwitz, accompa- Claims Against Germany (Claims Con- nied German officials on a tour through ference), announced the outcomes from the museum. A cattle car in the muse- the organization’s negotiations on behalf um’s permanent exhibition served as an of Jewish Holocaust survivors with the impromptu setting where Roman Kent German government. “The significant in- shared with the German representatives crease for social welfare services secured and museum goers alike, his personal ex- by our negotiating team will lead to more perience of being deported to Auschwitz home care, food support, medicine and and the horrific conditions he endured. transportation services for Jewish Holo- Kent said, “When I am asked how long caust survivors around the world,” said I was in Auschwitz, my answer is…I don’t Claims Conference President Berman. know. What I do know is that one minute The negotiations resulted in a €75 mil- in Auschwitz was like a day, a day was a lion ($87.75 million) increase in funding year, and a week an eternity. How many Claims Conference executive vice president Greg Schneider, Ambassador Stuart for social welfare services for Holocaust eternities can one have in a single lifetime? Eizenstat, and Holocaust survivor Roman Kent. survivors, bringing total global alloca- I don’t know the answer to that either.” tions for 2019 to €480 ($564 million). The Claims Conference negotiating With the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Mu- delegation is continuously advocating for seum in Washington, D.C. as a backdrop, Jewish Holocaust survivors with the the German delegation met with the German government throughout the Claims Conference negotiating delega- year to address unmet needs and expand tion and heard first-hand testimony from criteria for compensation. In addition to survivors about the critical need for fund- the funding increase for social welfare ing increases. services, negotiations this year achieved Claims Conference Special Negotiator, the following: Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat, stated, “I • Article 2 and Central and Eastern am particularly pleased as we enter the European Fund (CEEF) pensions, last stage of a more than 70 year effort by which the Claims Conference pays the Jewish Claims Conference to work to 55,000 Holocaust survivors will with the German government to provide increase by 53.6% over the next three a measure of justice for Holocaust survi- years from €352 ($411) to €541 vors, that the recently formed new Ger- ($633). The first increase to €415 man government has shown that they ($485) will commence on January 1, share our sense of urgency to insure that 2019. in their declining years Holocaust survi- • The criteria for the Child Survivor Holocaust survivor Roman Kent with German State Secretary Dr. Rolf Bösinger vors, who suffered so greatly in their Fund payments has been liberalized. youth, live their remaining years in dig- The length of time child survivors leaders, Ambassador Colette Avital, Am- property stolen during the Holocaust. As nity. We have been able to get a major in- need to have been in hiding or living bassador Reuven Merhav, Ben Helfgott a result of negotiations with the Claims crease of some $200 million in additional under false identity was reduced and Marian Turski; Rabbi Andrew Bak- Conference since 1952, the German gov- funding for critically important home from six months to four months. er; and Claims Conference Executive ernment has paid more than $70 billion care and in monthly pensions for survi- The Claims Conference currently Vice President Greg Schneider. in indemnification to individuals for suf- vors. Over the last decade, we increased funds in-home care for approximately About the Claims Conference: The fering and losses resulting from persecu- funding for home care from €30 million 76,200 needy and frail survivors around Conference on Jewish Material Claims tion by the Nazis. In 2018, the Claims to €405 million in 2018, and, now, to €480 the world, so they are able to remain in Against Germany (Claims Conference) a Conference will distribute approximately million in 2019." their own homes. Additionally, the orga- nonprofit organization with offices in $400 million in direct compensation to Of the negotiations, Claims Confer- nization assists over 62,000 survivors New York, Tel Aviv and Frankfurt, se- over 80,000 survivors in 83 countries and ence Executive Vice President, Greg with other vital services including food, cures material compensation for Holo- will allocate approximately $500 million Schneider said, “Although no amount of medicine, transportation to doctors and caust survivors around the world. Found- in grants to over 200 social service agen- money can ever compensate for the inde- programs to alleviate social isolation. ed in 1951 by representatives of 23 major cies worldwide that provide vital services scribable suffering and losses of Holo- The Claims Conference negotiations international Jewish organizations, the for Holocaust survivors such as homec- caust survivors, these elderly heroes de- delegation is comprised of Special Nego- Claims Conference negotiates for and are, food and medicine. serve the recognition that increased pay- tiator, Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat; Co- disburses funds to individuals and orga- For more information, please visit: ments and much-needed services will Chair, Roman Kent; Holocaust survivor nizations, and seeks the return of Jewish www.claimscon.org PAGE 14 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5778 • August 2018 Preventing Anti-Semitism Through Education: UNESCO and OSCE Launch First Guide for Education Community [Reprinted from the UNESCO website] utors to a more peaceful, tolerant, and cation in counter- secure world. The publication is a new ing anti-Semitism, In early June, UNESCO and OSCE example of UNESCO’s contribution to and all forms of launched their first educational guide on the fight against anti-Semitism. intolerance: “Edu- combating anti-Semitism. The publica- UNESCO will organize a high-level cators have access tion, “Addressing Anti-Semitism Through debate on the subject within the frame- to a uniquely large Education – Guidelines for Policymak- work of the General Assembly of the audience of young ers,” is the first on the subject by a United United Nations next September to mobi- people and have Nations agency. Produced with experts lize the international community. the opportunity to from the countries of Europe, Central “The struggle against anti-Semitism help them foster Asia, and North America, it examines the cannot be undertaken by Jewish commu- mutual respect and many and complex manifestations of anti- nities alone. Fighting it means defending understanding, Semitic prejudice and discrimination and human rights and liberties, because rac- and thereby be- Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO's first Jewish director general, offers best practice recommendations to ism and anti-Semitism are one and the come responsible launches UNESCO’s new educational guide, “Addressing Anti- fight them through education. same in that they share hate of other- citizens. Resilience Semitism Through Education.” UNESCO is strongly committed to ness,” declared UNESCO Director-Gen- to language and work on the prevention of violent ex- eral Audrey Azoulay, at the launch cere- ideas that incite discrimination can only culture, youth, media, communication, tremism as part of its core mandate to mony. “In this fight, education is a major be ensured by educating young people so and sport of the European Union’s 28 promote global citizenship, a priority for factor. It must be harnessed to prevent that they are mindful of their own and Member States, at a meeting chaired by the 2030 Sustainable Development Agen- the rise in extremism and violence. It is others’ prejudices and capable of critical Bulgaria. da. In this context, UNESCO promotes our responsibility to support teachers thinking, and that they feel responsible UNESCO and the Office for Demo- education systems that are able to equip and educators in their mission, those for making the societies in which they cratic Institutions and Human Rights learners with skills, attitudes, and behav- who sometimes feel helpless in facing the live cohesive ones.” had earlier worked together on the publi- iors that allow them to assume active scope of unbridled prejudice.” On 22 May, UNESCO and ODIHR cation of “Guidelines for Educators on roles in facing and resolving global chal- ODIHR Director Ingibjörg Sólrún presented an outline of the publications Countering Intolerance and Discrimina- lenges, and to become proactive contrib- Gísladóttir, stressed the vital role of edu- to ministers responsible for education, tion against Muslims” (2011). 5HDOHVWDWHLQYHVWPHQWV ,QFRPHLQYHVWPHQWDOWHUQDWLYH WRVWRFNVDQGERQGV IJ0LQLPXP &RQWDFWXVWRGD\ IRUDFRPSOLPHQWDU\FRQVXOWDWLRQ īĬĦ RULQIR#LQYHVWZLWKFRKHQFRP 6RXWK5LYHU5RDG6XLWH %HGIRUG1+ ZZZLQYHVWZLWKFRKHQFRP Av-Elul 5778 • August 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 15 Books of Jewish Interest Club Flourishes in Bethlehem By Gail Robinson most hallowed shrine to the miracle of kowitz, by Allegra Goodman. caviar, smoked salmon, ethereal herring, This novel is based on short Bethlehem — Read, and dive into a new and silken chopped liver.” Federman pre- stories originally published in world. The Books of Jewish Interest Club sented his book by phone, and Steve the New Yorker Magazine. (BJI) is in the midst of a lively season of Monsein moderated the discussion. Centered on a middle-class discussions of Jewish-themed books from Green, a newly released novel by Sam American Jewish family, the a variety of genres: fiction, memoir, histo- Graham-Felsen, is the focus of the meet- stories touch on themes rang- ry, and more. The BJI meets on Wednes- ing on August 1. Green is a classic com- ing from religiosity to aging, days at 4 PM on August 1, 8, and 22 at the ing-of-age story set in 1992-1993 and told homosexuality, and intermarriage. Edward new reading treasures. The library is Bethlehem Public Library, 2245 Main by sixth-grader David Greenfeld, who Cowan will guide the discussion. handicap accessible and has plenty of Street, Bethlehem. Meetings are open to lives in Boston’s historic Jamaica Plain All are welcome to attend these discus- parking. For more details please contact the public. Authors join the discussions by neighborhood with his parents and sions to share ideas and questions about Gail Robinson, BJI Convener, at phone or in person. younger brother. David is one of the few the selection as well as to be introduced to [email protected]. The season began with All Other Nights white students at Martin Luther King, Jr. by Dara Horn, who joined the discussion Middle School. Graham-Felsen will pres- by phone. In Horn’s vibrant and compel- ent his novel in person, and Jack Karp Celebrate the Sweetness of the New Year ling third novel, she examines the tenuous will lead the discussion. relationships of American Jewish spies -- In an L.A. delicatessen, old friends from With Delicious Yet Healthy Recipes among each other and to their country -- Brooklyn get together to reminisce about Paula Shoyer, best-selling author and ¼ cup (55g) light brown sugar during the Civil War. Jacki Katzman led Jewish gangsters of yesteryear described in frequent TV guest, has taken some of our 1 tablespoon sugar the discussion. the book Tough Jews: Fathers, Sons, and favorite Jewish holiday comfort foods and ½ teaspoon cinnamon At the second meeting, the group dis- Gangster Dreams, by Rich Cohen. Begin- reimagines them more modern and light- 4 Gala apples, peeled, cored, and sliced cussed Russ & Daughters: Reflections and ning at 4 PM, August 8, learn some of the er. In her fourth and latest cookbook, The into ½-inch (12-mm) slices Recipes From the House that Herring secrets and revisit many of the details of the Healthy Jewish Kitchen: Fresh Contempo- 3 tablespoons ground almonds Built, by Mark Russ Federman, former lives of Meyer Lansky, Bugsy Siegel, Gur- rary Recipes for Every Occasion, Paula • To make the dough, place the all-pur- owner/proprietor of the beloved appetiz- rah Shapiro, Louis Lepke, and Red Levine, takes Jewish everyday and holiday cook- pose flour, white whole-wheat flour, ing store on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. just some of the characters in Tough Jews. ing to a whole new level. Here is one reci- whole-wheat flour, sugar, salt, oil, and wa- His book tells the delightful, mouthwater- Robert Parker will lead the discussion pe from the new collection, perfect for ter into the bowl of a stand mixer and mix ing story of an immigrant family’s journey Closing discussion of the season begins Rosh Hashanah. with a dough hook attachment, or by from a pushcart in 1907 to “New York’s at 4 PM, August 22, with The Family Mar- [Recipe reprinted from The Healthy hand, until it comes together into a ball. Jewish Kitchen by Paula Shoyer (Sterling Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it Epicure, November 2017). rest for 1 to 2 hours at room temperature. White Mountain Jewish Film Festival • To prepare the filling, heat a large fry- CARAMELIZED APPLE STRUDEL ing pan over medium heat and add the Opens Fifth Anniversary Season Parve, Vegan • Serves 10 to 12 coconut oil, brown sugar, sugar, and cin- Apple strudel is one of those Old-World namon, and stir. Add the apples to the In Bethlehem desserts that few people bake from scratch pan and cook them, stirring often, for By Eileen Regen anymore. The whole-grain dough in this about 6 to 8 minutes, until the apples are recipe is very easy to make and roll out. I fork-tender. Place the mixture into a bowl Bethlehem — The Colonial Theatre pa- like to rewarm the strudel after the first day. and let it cool for 10 minutes. Add the tio was packed with patrons eagerly antic- PREP TIME: 20 minutes; dough rises 1 ground almonds and mix well. ipating the opening of the fifth season of to 2 hours • BAKE TIME: 30 to 40 minutes • When the dough is ready, preheat the the White Mountain Jewish Film Festival • ADVANCE PREP: May be made 2 days oven to 375°F (190°C). Divide the dough in Bethlehem on a sultry July evening. in advance; reheat to serve • EQUIPMENT: into 3 pieces. Cut off a large piece of North Country Senator Jeff Woodburn Measuring cups and spoons, vegetable peel- parchment paper and sprinkle it with opened the evening with the presentation er, cutting board, knife, stand mixer without some all-purpose flour. Roll out a piece of of a congratulatory proclamation in hon- attachment, plastic wrap, large frying pan, dough into a rectangle about 8 x 14 inches or of the fifth anniversary year to Dorothy wooden spoon, silicone spatula, cookie (20 x 36cm), lifting the dough a few times Goldstone, Festival artistic director, and sheet or jelly roll pan, parchment or silicone to add more flour underneath it. Place a to David Goldstone, BHC president. baking mat, wire cooling rack third of the filling down the length of the Keep the Change, starring Samantha DOUGH dough, 2 inches from the edge. Fold in the Elisofon, attracted many first-time as ½ cup (65g) plus 2 tablespoons (15g) right and left sides (the short sides) about well as return festival patrons, who ex- NH State Senator Jeff Woodburn pres- all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 1 inch from the edge. Roll the long end of pressed great interest in guest speaker ents a proclamation honoring the fifth ½ cup (65g) white whole-wheat flour the dough (with the filling), into a tight, Marguerite Elisofon’s introduction to the year of the White Mountain Jewish Film ½ cup (65g) whole-wheat flour long log. Place it on a cookie sheet or jelly film, a romantic comedy about two young Festival to Dorothy and David Goldstone. 1 tablespoon sugar roll pan lined with parchment or a sili- adults with autism. ¼ teaspoon salt cone baking mat. Repeat the same steps This season, the film committee selected films areHester Street (August 2), Mar- ¼ cup (60ml) sunflower or safflower oil to make 2 other logs. films that explore the power of love to shall (August 16), and The History of ½ cup (120ml) water • Bake the strudel for 30 to 40 minutes, change lives. Thursday film nights begin at Love (August 30). Tickets are $10, general Honey to drizzle over the strudel (op- or until it is lightly browned, and transfer 6 PM with a ticket holder reception. A admission, and $9, BHC members. tional) to a wire cooling rack. Serve warm or at guest speaker introduces the film at 6:30 Members of BHC look forward to FILLING room temperature with a drizzle of honey PM, and each film begins at 7 PM. August greeting guests from near and far. 2 tablespoons coconut oil over the top, if desired. PAGE 16 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5778 • August 2018 Defacement in Wilmot Brings the Community Together in front of the once-defaced doors. By Arthur Rosen, cofounder and leader There were believers and unbelievers, of Sunapee-Kearsarge Jewish affiliated and unaffiliated, but they were Community of one mind: A defacement in Wilmot Wilmot — State Police records may was a defacement of the entire Sunapee- one day describe it as an incident in Kearsarge area. There were speakers, Wilmot, but to Wilmot it was an incident songs, and prayers. There were tears, ap- like no other. The white steepled century- plause, and clasped hands. The message old Congregational Church was defaced. given was clear -- responding to a hate- Its doors were scrawled with symbols and ful act with compassion and under- epithets both anti-Christian and anti- standing is a far greater power than Jewish. All of it was traced to neo-Nazi hate. It was a horrible act, likely by a and neo-pagan internet sources. One ex- single person, but the community re- ample was, “For the dead kike on the sponded in the best possible way. For pike,” clearly a reference to the crucifix- the S-K JC, I’m pleased to say about 20 ion and an attack on both Christians and of our members attended, and we re- Jews. It’s worth noting that the epithet ceived a dozen or more notes from peo- went even beyond Hitler. Hitler main- ple who were not able to be there. tained that Jesus was the Aryan son of a From this point on, it is a police mat- German soldier in the Roman Army. The ter. The Wilmot chief assured everyone A large crowd gathered on the Sunday after the graffiti incident to show support for defacement did not spare even Jesus. The that ADL and state and federal figures all of those targeted by the display of hate. hope is that it was done by a young per- have been consulted, and an investiga- son who didn't fully understand the im- the event. Maureen and I joined the con- Jewish Community and a dozen or more tion is underway. He also said that from pact or full meaning of the scrawls. gregation for Sunday services and for a congregations. Many of those receiving a police point of view, it is best not to Young people spending hours alone with meeting to discuss next steps. Everyone e-mails sent them on to their personal remove or paint over defacements. They computers can easily be drawn into the agreed that it called for a community- lists. Within a short time, the Sunapee- are evidence. It should also be said that dark world of hate blogs. wide response. Calls for support were Kearsage area was informed. this was the only event of its kind in any- The news today is less about the de- sent by Rev. Sara to the Kearsarge Inter- This past Sunday [July 8] upwards of one’s memory, and there is every reason facement and more about the community faith Fellowship and others. Announce- 300 people gathered on the church lawn to believe it will be a one-time event. response. Rev. Sara Marean of the Con- ments were made in churches, and e- gregational Church notified us soon after mails went out to the Sunapee-Kearsarge *WWSI<*WWSI SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Tell Them You Saw Their Ad in The Reporter! [email protected] • www.cyj.org • 603-673-3710 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 17 Av-Elul 5778 • August 2018 TAY Answers the Call! Manchester — Kudos to the newly re- vived Social Action Committee of Tem- ple Adath Yeshurun (TAY). Under the leadership of Barry Scotch, the Social Action Committee has launched several new projects to carry out the stated pur- pose of the congregation’s bylaws: “to engage in philanthropic and communal activities” for its congregants and the community at large. Recently, Southern NH Services (SNHS) put out a call for help to feed over 13,000 children breakfast and lunch this summer. Henry Harris, community outreach director of SNHS, was invited to meet with the Social Action Commit- tee to discuss opportunities for TAY’s in- volvement. The committee decided TAY Henry Harris (left) accepts the bag do- could supply plastic zip-lock bags. But nation from TAY Social Action Commit- how many were needed? Over 25,000 zip tee chairman Barry Scotch. locks are needed each summer! This stag- significant portion of the program’s op- gering amount did not discourage the erational cost. As a result, we are able to committee. Members rolled up their sponsor a few additional food services in sleeves and got to work. Manchester…. In closing, please know “Did we do it? You bet we did!“ that the Social Action Committee’s ef- gleamed Barry. “We collected over 36,000 forts have had a positive impact on the sandwich bags.” The congregation and community. I thank you all for your kind the social action committee are to be heartfelt generosity, community spirit, commended for “answering the call” and caring concern for the children of In his letter of congratulations and Manchester.” thanks, Henry Harris wrote: “The zip- To become involved with future proj- lock bags provided by the Temple Adath ects, contact Barry Scotch at bscotchnh@ Yeshurun community have eliminated a hotmail.com. Volunteers Ariana Bell and Jacob Herlicka helped collect zip-lock bags for donation Welcoming the Stranger cluding a dining space, a tiny living honoring the stranger. Leviticus (19:33- Sanctuary space at the Quaker Meeting By Jewel Beth Davis room, and a kitchenette for cooking. I 34) contains one of the most prominent House. For those who might be interest- One of the main projects of the Tem- will see the space later this summer, but tenets of the Jewish faith: ‘The stranger ed in becoming involved, there are a ple Israel Portsmouth Social Action the description reminds me very much of who resides with you as one of your citi- number of duties for volunteers depend- Committee is the Seacoast Interfaith the living space that housed Anne zens; you shall love him as yourself, for ing on their preferences. There is the Sanctuary Coalition. We will be working Frank’s family, the van Daans, and Mr. you were strangers in the land of Egypt.’” overnight duty from 7 PM until 7 AM. with illegal immigrants who are in fear of Dussell. What it adds up to is a small I thought about several times when peo- Aside from that, a person can choose being imminently deported. In order to apartment that those adults inside can ple’s kindness made all the difference in daytime visits, grocery shopping, driving actively take part, each interested person never leave for a very long time. If they how I felt and acted. I thought about the the children to school and after-school must attend a two-part training offered leave, even to attend a court date or ride year 2011, when I first joined the full-time activities, and running errands. It is im- intermittently to members of different in an ambulance for a medical emergen- faculty at NHTI Community College. I portant work, and a family is depending churches and synagogues. cy, they are at risk of being picked up was very anxious, wondering whether I on the volunteers. The room in Dover’s First Parish was and deported. would fit in. Previously, I’d been an ad- Don ended with a prayer. Then we ate filled with 35 volunteers of varying ages, A tall string bean of a man named junct for 11 years. Now, I’d share an office chocolate chip cookies that he baked, genders, and religious backgrounds. In Don with a pastoral voice and curly gray with a colleague, would see the other six which is always the best way to end any two days, there would be another train- hair led off the training. “Think of a full-time faculty daily, and attend regular meeting or training. ing for 30 additional volunteers. As var- time,” he said, “when you were a stranger department meetings. Each faculty mem- May this quote from the Talmud in- ied as the volunteers were, we were all and someone made you feel welcome. Or ber approached me individually, reaching spire you: “Do not be daunted by the there for one reason: to train to assist the a time when you were vulnerable and out in a unique manner. They helped me enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, Sanctuary program. The Sanctuary someone was there for you.” He instruct- feel like I belonged. I assume Don was try- now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly, would eventually be located in the base- ed us to connect with a neighbor and ing to give us all the perspective of the now. You are not obligated to complete ment of the Dover Friends Meeting share our experiences. I read one of the people in Sanctuary. We went on to make the work, but neither are you free to House on Central Avenue in Dover. The handouts on welcoming the stranger. To a list of how we’d like to be treated if we abandon it.” Friends have built an apartment in the honor the stranger with respect and were the person in Sanctuary. To get involved in Temple Israel’s So- basement large enough to house a couple equality is deeply rooted in all major reli- For the next training, we’ll speak with cial Action Committee, call the temple or single parent and several children, in- gions. “The Torah makes 36 references to someone in Sanctuary and we’ll tour the office at 436-5301. PAGE 18 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5778 • August 2018 Book Review Reviewed by Merle Carrus Uncovering The Past: A Mystery, A Novel, and A Memoir A Mystery lens of a marriage that is also faltering, now, after maturing. France. Her family was then murdered in Harri Nykänen has written an intrigu- she builds an in-depth view of the indi- Silman has written a novel that brings Auschwitz. Sylvia was seven when she ing mystery of dirty secrets, uncovered as viduals who were affected deeply by these to life the fear and suspense of trying to and her sisters arrived in New York City the reader is taken through twists, turns, historic events. live in Berlin if you were Jewish during to live with a cruel aunt and a well-mean- and misdirection along with Paul Bertram the Great War. ing uncle. During her child- Lieutenant Ariel Kafka of has lived the past Hiding in Berlin, hood, instead of being able to the Helsinki Violent Crime 50 years hiding his as Paul describes, process the atrocities she had Unit. Holy Ceremony (Bitter childhood experi- was different than witnessed, her relatives always Lemon Press, 2018) is the ence in war-torn hiding in other told her to put them behind third case that Lt. Ariel Kaf- Germany and es- places: “I guess her and move on. ka solves in this series, but caping Europe that was the differ- Today, Sylvia is 79 years you don’t need to have read and coming to ence between Ber- old. She has spent the last 50 the first two to enjoy reading America. Not lin and other plac- years trying to battle depres- about the strange goings-on even his parents es. Berlin was not sion, weight gain, and other as Kafka tries to uncover a and sister know all a city that could symptoms of post-traumatic murder. the secrets he is become a cage, it stress disorder. Her traumatic Reijo “Reka” Lauren is being investi- keeping. He has worked hard to become a was too big, too spread out, its citizens childhood has also affected her son, gated after Roosa Nevala is found with a model citizen, successful lawyer, hus- far too independent. That’s why it was passed from one generation to the next. Biblical verse scratched into her skin on band, and father. Playing the role of the possible for so many people to hide She has been working to understand Lauren’s apartment floor. But when the man he thinks he should be has been dif- there.” the one memory that has stayed with her coroner, Dr. Esko Vuorio, tells Kafka ficult and has taken a toll on his family. She also delves into the complexities of from childhood, that of her mother that he has seen this body before, the con- Now it is 1989, and the Berlin Wall is marriage. Eve remembers someone once boarding a train. Traveling back to Ger- fusion begins. Vuorio says, “For the first being dismantled. He feels that this may telling her that “marriage is like a mine- many, France, and Israel, she interviews time in my career, the same person has be his last chance to rectify the wrongs he field.” But she wonders, “What if a mar- people and researches the past. She gives been killed twice…or to be exact, not has committed and the important people riage is layered, like a palimpsest, on top talks and honors her parents. Sylvia says, killed, but killed herself twice.” He ex- in his life he has alienated. His children of a war, which has minefield after mine- “It is not an exaggeration to say that I plains further, “This woman was found are angry at him, and his wife has di- field? And what if it is your marriage?” have been writing this book all my life.” dead in her apartment yesterday. Had vorced him. He has been through a suc- This is a wonderful novel about indi- She takes the reader through her life and downed a vial of sedatives. I went to the cession of affairs that are not satisfying. vidually working through your demons the discovery of her personal freedom, scene myself.” So he asks his ex-wife to accompany him and finding out if the relationship you finally, without what she describes as the Kafka is one of two Jewish police offi- to Germany to help him work through thought was finished can be renewed on a “armor of self-pity, rage and hate.” cers working in all of Helsinki. He is a the past and maybe save the future. different level of understanding. It keeps Sylvia Ruth Gutmann is a former dedicated policeman, always easy-going, Eve is shocked by the phone call from the reader thinking throughout the story. spokesperson on behalf of the United with a wry sense of humor, assuming the her husband asking her to join him on a Roberta Silman is the author of five Jewish Appeal Federation of New York best in people. When his partner uses trip to the new Germany, but after realiz- traditionally published works of fiction. City. She shares her story at Holocaust some anti-Semitic slurs, he tries to over- ing she still has feelings for her ex-hus- She is the recipient of both Guggenheim remembrance and wounded warrior cer- look them, but it is hard to forget. band, she accompanies him to revisit the and NEA fellowships and has received emonies organized by the U.S. military. As the investigation proceeds, the Bibli- city of his childhood. numerous writing awards. She was granted honorary German citi- cal clues lead Kafka to the Christian Paul did not realize how difficult the re- A Memoir zenship in 2002 for her peace activism. Brotherhood of the Sacred Vault, a group turn would be: “I didn’t know what to ex- A Life Rebuilt; The Remarkable Trans- created years before by students at Day- pect, I was so anxious to get here I hardly formation of a War Orphan (Epigraph break School. The intricate plot uncovers thought about what I would find.” They Publishing, 2018), by Sylvia Ruth Gut- many secrets from the Sacred Vault that are on the street where his childhood mann, is a true life account of what it is seem to have far-reaching consequences home still is. He is very shook up as he like to survive a traumatic childhood. as other members start turning up dead. looks down the tree-lined street. Eve sug- When Sylvia was seven, her family was After you read this mystery, you may gests he take some deep breaths. He has discovered after hiding in the south of want to go back and read more about Lt. trouble speaking as he says, “It looks so Ariel Kafka in Behind God’s Back and harmless. Like an ordinary well-heeled Nights of Awe. Harri Nykänen, born in neighborhood. Exactly as it looked when Helsinki in 1953, is a prize-winning mys- I was eight or nine. Unbelievable, not a SAVE tery writer. This is the third in the Ariel single blemish.” THE DATE Kafka series. Paul and Eve tour through Berlin, ex- Please join us A Novel ploring the city and confronting the past. for the Then there is Secrets and Shadows As Paul looks for a chance for redemp- (Campden Hill Books, 2018), looking tion, Eve faces the fact that part of their 2018 JFNH back at the Holocaust from the perspec- marital problems were her fear of push- Annual Meeting tive of the current day and how it has af- ing Paul to answer the questions of his fected the lives of those who lived through past. Sunday, October 7 it. Here is a novel with a different view- They work together, finding out that Temple Adath Yeshurun, point of this horrific time in our history. love means accepting your partner in- Manchester Roberta Silman has approached two in- cluding all their flaws. They help each teresting subjects: the Holocaust and tak- other through discovering who they were Stay tuned for more details ing down the Berlin wall. 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Big News: Jewish Federation of New hire is excited to announce a spe- brary program, offering up h Come, sing “Hatikvah” with Shlicha Hampshire is excited to announce the re- atewide program series in celebra- talents for a Chanukah sing-a Noam Wolf, and join with friends and newal of our contract with the Jewish Israel’s 70th! In an effort to pro- several other family events b Theneighbors to doReport a mitzvah and celebrate er Agencyis for Israel to extendHer our Shlichut e for You! w on-ramps for all ages to celebrate Israel! Race starts at 1 PM, and a special and outside of synagogue spac plore Israel, the seven-program se- with Noam Wolf for a second year! Yom Ha’atzmaut Party goes until 3 PM! She has made meaningful co ers experiences that focus on travel, Noam Wolf arrived in August 2017 and To register, visit www.nh4israel.org. through adult education, of e play, world-class music, tradition- has taken New Hampshire by storm, im- Family Israel Fair: Build a Lego™ tures, creative presentations ab ce, nature, and Shabbat re ection. plementing Israeli and Jewish enrichment Model of Jerusalem and participation in religiou ng the spring and into summer programming for all ages statewide with Sunday, May 13, 10 AM–1 PM, FREE and holiday festivities. She h August), there’s something for ev- great success. In just eight short months, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua guest speaker at Brotherhoo to enjoy and explore! Can you be hershe has reached eevery corner forof the state us with a hoods, and many other grou m Israel -- a program has reorganized our YLD (Yo red for several years JFNH Shlicha Noam Wolf brings Israel to Noam enjoying time with some of her New Hampshire communities statewide. young friends. ership Division) into a new “Yo sches” program lled with opp s in!: In her rst year Bethlehem to Keene and from Concord tally tailored “Trip to Israel” with pass- to socialize and experience J tinues through sum- to Portsmouth! She has carried out pro- ports, cultural insights, Hebrew language, and customs through an innov voluntary $18Published by thesubscription reached nearly 5,000 gramming at every Hebrew school in the music, dance, and? other engaging experi- Jewish Federation of 150 programs from state, bringing children on a developmen- ences that have left an indelible impres- Contract continue New Hampshire Celebrate Israel at 70 at Events Statewide With JFN ume 38, Number 9 July 2018 Tammuz-Av 5778 3, 6-7 Israeli Dance Party for All The Reporter is written and prepared4-5 for every identifiedSunday, June 10, 3–5 PM, T empJele Israewishl, 8 Portsmouth 6KOLFKD1RDP:ROI The Jewish Federation of New Hampshire is $ZDUGV 6LQJHU)DPLO\+DV/HJDF\RI*LYLQJ Farewell Shabbat With Israeli Consul General 11 sponsoring a special statewide program series au "They have set an example for others to New England household in New HampshirWR%ULQJ3UD\HUV e. We ha ve12-14 inman celebration of Iysrael’ s people70th! In an effort to working to send to follow," Baines said. Friday, June 22, 7 PM, Temple Beth Jacob, ermission of New 15 provide new on-ramps for all ages to celebrate Three of Irving's seven children (along :LVKHV)URP1HZ Concord ader 15 and explore Israel, the series offers experiences with a son-in-law) currently own Merchants Jacob Reuven and The Be’er Sheva Mandolin des ago, Irving Sing- that focus on travel, creative play, world-class this toAutomot yive Gou,roup. Their both 93-year-old +paidDPSVKLUH prWRWKofessionalsH 16-17 and voluntSoloists in Coneers.cert me college students music, traditional dance, nature, and Shabbat mother, Bernice, still lives in Manchester. 18 Sunday, July 29, 4 PM, Congregation Ahavas of a hot meal after re ection. From spring into summer, there’s The Granite State Legacy Awards cele- :HVWHUQ:DOO 20 Achim, Keene ays. something for everyone to enjoy and explore! brate the accomplishments of the state's Manchester — Jewish Federation of 21 Migration Through Israel’s Hula Valley: knew to set an extra most distinguished citizens who have giv- New Hampshire is excited to announce a Great Avian Journeys servatory, Congregation Ahavas Ac r people who didn't 21 Family Israel Fair: Build a Lego™ Model of en the most to New Hampshire through special opportunity for the statewide Sunday, August 19, 2-4 PM, Millyard Muse- of the Israeli Consul General to New son Gary Singer re- 22 Jerusalem business, philanthropy, politics, and more. Jewish community. Our Shlicha, Noam um, Manchester Etz Hayim Synagogue, Millyard We let you knoThe awwards ar elocal given to New Ham pJeshire Wwisholf, is returning to Israelne to visitws family and24 S undahappenings,y, May 13, 10 AM–1 PM, Temple Beth life cycle evNH4Israel,ents Squam Lakes Natur part of a legacy of residents who have made signi cant con- and friends before the second year of her 24 Abraham, Nashua This series has been organized by Jewish Center, Temple Beth Abraham, Te and private -- by the tributions over an extended period to their Shlichim begins. In an effort to bring us 25 A Journey to Israel: Opportunities for Teens Federation of New Hampshire in partnership Jacob, and Temple Israel (Portsm e past half century. andGary Siannouncnger talks about awards he hasementsprofession, community, and stafrte. omall closerev to Israelery and to fulll S her ynagogueprom- and Jewish organization. porting the nation's gotten over the years in his of ce at Mer- "They're a good family, and I'm sure ise to NH’s Hebrew School children, r donating money to chants Automotive in Hooksett. Photo by they're deserving of the award," said Noam will be bringing a big envelope of Park, generations of David Lane/Union Leader Larry Gammon, president and CEO of prayers and wishes to the Western Wall onated money and Easterseals New Hampshire, to which in Jerusalem on our behalf. fanfare. or Bob Baines said. the family donates money to help chil- Noam’s popular “Trip to Israel” pass- he family a Granite "They have established a legacy of giv- dren's programs. port program toured New Hampshire this monthOur. in g,"co said Bainessts, who gets fundraisinforg hel pprinting "With respect to the Legac y Aandward, my d urinpostageg the 2017-18 religious school seca- ontinue to rise. We need your help e's a better example for his annual blarney breakfast from Ste- parents very strongly believed in giving back son, reaching hundreds and transporting d be more deserving phen Singer, who for many years was the to the community," Gary Singer said. "My them to four Israeli locales, where they Volume 38, Number 5 February 2018 er Manchester Mawithy- public face ofourthe family's philanthr Voluntaryopy LAd SubscriptionWll Drive. We are asking for just $18 to CAMP SPECIAL EDITION help with our costs. Thank you for supporting The Reporter and the Publ NH Jewish Film Festival Prepares to Celebrate Its Te Jewish F spire, and entertain moviegoers of all civil rights and racial progress during New Jewish Federation of New Hampshire. This is a voluntaryages. There will be talk-backs , subscription.post lm 20th century America. Delight in a discussions, and other surprises. toe-tapping, star-studded homage to By Pat Kalik, NH Jewish Film Festival Volume 38, Number 6 March 2018 Adarr-Niss This year’s Festival includes the vastly talented and Jewish Chair Every Jewish household will continue to receiv13 lmse ovTheer 11 days wiReportth Sammery Da.vis, Jr. Manchester — Can you believe it? We screenings in Manchester, Con- • Keep the Change, a Rachel Is- FILM FESTIVAL AND ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL EDITION are 10 years old this year! Join us as we cord, Merrimack, Portsmouth, rael Film , is a love story about celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NH and Keene. The Festival will David, an upper-class charmer clip here Jewish Film Festival. We get older, better, run from Thursday, March 15, struggling to hide his high- Celebrate NH Jewish Film Festival’s 10th Annual Showcase of Fil and stronger every year. to Sunday , March 25. It will functioning autism. Forced to The NH Jewish Film Festival is an an- include an evening gala event at attend Connections, a support SNHU in Manchester, with the docu- light,” said Thom Powers, documentary nual event with a no-holds-barred ap- the Currier Gallery of Art on Saturday, group for people on the autism spec- mentary Keep Quiet, about a man who, programmer for the Toronto Internation- proach to diversity that encompasses March 17. trum, David falls in love with Sarah, a I am proudas vice to-president help of Hungar ythe’s far-right raleport Film Festival. erOur NH with Jewish Film a voluntary subscription. It’s the 10th Anniversary of the New strong Jewish contributions to world cul- Here’s a sneak preview of some of the sheltered young woman who challeng- extremist party, espoused anti- Festival reviewers agree that it’s ampshire Jewish Film Festival! What ture, using the power of storytelling and lms we have lined up for you. es his identity as “normal.” The movie Semitic rhetoric, only to nd a “must see” event! exciting year for us. Ten years and still lm to thematically explore the human • For our gala on Saturday night, March is charming and engaging. out he had a Jewish back- Here is the schedule for the ing strong, the lms include award experience. 17, at the Currier Museum, we will • The Essential Link: The Story of Wil- ground. As was noted by rest of the festival. nners, and Name:premieres, documentar ______ies, Our Festival promotes the preservationMail sho wto Samm: y Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be frid Israel is a new lm by Yonatan Nir. George Robinson in Jewish Sunday, March 18 amas, thrillers, and comedies from the of Jewish culture by showing lms with Me, a Sam Pollard lm. This is the rst Wilfrid Israel, the owner of a depart- Week, “A superb piece of non- Several Films will be shown: nited States, Europe, the United King- Jewish themes and encouraging a diaNH- ma Jejor lmwish documentar Reporty to examineer ment sto re in the center of Berlin , w as ction lmmaking, telling a Across the Waters will be m, and Israel, shown at venues state- logue about a variety of issues. The mov- Davis’s vast talent and his journey for one of the great saviors of Jews during Address: ______story of import with grace and screened simultaneously at 1 de from Thursday, March 15, to Sun- ies will engage, enlighten, educate, in- identity through the shifting tides of intelligence.” PM at Cinemagic, Merrimack, and at 1 66 Hanover Street, SuitFeilm 300 Festival continued on page 3 y, March 25. Theaters are located in Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me PM in Keene at the Putnam Arts Lecture oncord, Manchester, Merrimack, City: ______will be screened at our Gala 10th Anniver- Hall. The lm is from Denmar Statk, e:based _____ on Zip: ______Manchester, NH 03101 rtsmouth, and Keene. sary Celebration at the Currier Museum the true story of a Jewish musician and his 10th Annual Jewish Film Festival Awarded The 10th Annual New Hampshire Jew- Federation Voices 3 on Saturday evening, March 17. The doc- family as they make a frantic escape from h Film Festival is supported in part by Calendar 4 Phone: (____)______umentary is entertaining, funny, and Email:Nazi-occup ied______Denmark, eeing by boat New Hampshire State Council on th e Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, Your Federation at Work 6 thoughtful, including manny surprising to safety. It received the Audience Award, Manchester — Jewish Federation of New 2018 fes grant from the New Hampshire State details you never knew about this incred- Berkshire Jewish Film Festival 2017. From the Bimah 8 Hampshire is proud to announce that it has will offer ouncil of the Arts, many corporate ible entertainer’s personal and profes- At 1 PM in Portsmouth, Dancing on a In The Community 9 been awarded a grant from the New Hamp- venues in onsors, and Fr( iends ) of My the Fest checkival. for $18, payable to JFNH is enclosed sional life. “If you’ve never beheld Davis Volcano, a documentary, will be shown at Mitzvahs 10 shire State Council on the Arts. The com- rimack, The Festival opens Thursday, March in action, prepare to gasp in awe and de- Education 12 petitive General Project Grant in the ule of l , at Mara Auditorium, Webster Hall, Film Festival continued on page 12 ( ) Charge my credit card: Arts & Entertainment 12 amount of $4,000 will help to support the related ev Focus on Camp 13-15 10th Annual New Hampshire Jewish Film this issue Festival, a signature statewide program of The Fe Six Months In, I Am Learning as I Teach Book Review 16 ederation Voices 3 the Federation. the value Name on Card: ______Chanukah Around NH 18-19 alendar 4 NHSCA believes that our communities such as t Noam Wolf Recent Events 20 our Federation at Work 5 bene t from a lively arts and cultural sector the Arts Letters to the Editor 21 rom the Bimah 8 Shlicha for both socially and economically. General and impact of this, our 10th Annual New Festival, Num: ______Exp. Date: __ __ /In M e__moria m__ 22 Project Grants for Community Engagement Hampshire Jewish Film Festival,” expressed Board a pinion 8 Jewish Federation Obituaries 24 are designed to help not-for-pro t organiza- the Federation’s Executive Director, Mela- like you the Community 9 of NH Business & Professional tions to enhance the quality of life for citi- nie Zalman McDonald. enthusia lm Festival 12-15 Services 25 zens, attract visitors, and help stimulate lo- The annual New Hampshire Jewish Film dance. F rael 16 How time ies and how things change Tributes 26 cal economies through the arts. “JFNH is Festival brings new and exceptional cutting- informat PAGE 24 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Av-Elul 5778 • August 2018