Shabbat and Holiday Candle Lighting Times Middle East Expert Daniel Pipes Friday, September 7 7:23pm Friday, September 14 7:14pm Sunday, September 16 7:11pm to Keynote Main Event Monday, September 17 8:05pm Friday, September 21 7:04pm The Savannah Jewish Federation’s together to do great work to create and main- ing advocacy ef- Tuesday, September 25 6:59pm 2013 Community Campaign will of- tain a thriving Jewish community.” forts, dealing with fi cially launch on October 10th at “The Savannah Jewish Federation is step- domestic security Friday, September 28 6:55pm the Annual Meeting/Main Event ping up efforts to enhance Jewish identity, build concerns or some- Dinner. With the theme, “Together an exciting and engaging Jewish community thing else. Our In this Issue we do extraordinary things,” the — and care for the community’s vulnerable,” recent work with Annual Campaign is the Savannah said Federation President, Jeff Lasky. Mayor Jackson is Daniel Pipes Federation President’s message, p3 Jewish community’s largest ongoing “For children, there’s the PJ Library that just one example of Executive Director’s message, p3 fundraising effort. Funds raised during provides free children’s books and CDs and for enhancing our relationship with Israel.” Shlicha’s message, p6 the yearly drive support local, national teens we provide funding for the local BBYO For the dozens of Savannah-area Vital Statistics, p10 and international agencies, programs, chapter. Thanks to the support of the com- individuals and families in need, Fed- JEA Centerpiece services and projects. In addition to munity and a successful campaign, the Fed- eration’s Jewish Family Services has Four Questions, p13 serving as a forum for the Federation’s eration last year completely funded fi nancial granted funds for food, utilities, rent, On the Personal Side, p17 It’s a Funny Thing, p18 Annual Meeting business issues, the assistance requests from Hillels at Georgia mortgages, and medical needs. Case Condolences, p19 Main Event Dinner will feature Dr. Southern, Armstrong, and SCAD. Birthright management has been provided to se- Daniel Pipes, a well-known American Israel trips provided at no cost to the partici- niors and families alike, guiding them Featured Stories academic, writer and political blogger pant (a $3,000 value) for those 18-26 are made to additional governmental and local who founded and directs the Middle possible with Savannah Jewish Federation support. Last year more than $75,000 Aronson to Travel the World for East Forum. He also was founder of support.” [Dozens of Savannahians have was provided in direct aid thanks to Dentists — Leon Aronson is about to Campus Watch, an organization that traveled to Israel thanks to this trans- the community’s generosity during the become president of the International critiques Middle East scholarship at formative program.] Annual Campaign. College of Dentists; as you’ll read, it’s American universities. Internationally, Federation will The entire community is invited to something he’s been preparing for all “The Annual Campaign is the lifeblood of continue to educate and advocate for a the Campaign Kick Off/ Main Event his professional life, p15 our Jewish community. It provides essential strong Israel and safe Jewish world, es- Dinner featuring Dr. Daniel Pipes. funds for Jewish education at Rambam Day pecially in the face of an Iranian nuclear It will be an opportunity to gather Local Young Adults Enjoying School and Shalom School, for our community threat. Adam Solender, Federation Ex- together to review the year past and Jewish Experiences — Whether center - the JEA, and for a myriad of other ar- ecutive Director, stressed, “In times of commit to the future, so mark your it’s BBYO leadership training, BBYO ,” said Federa- calendars for October 10th, and watch travel to Israel or the wonderful gift eas of Jewish life in Savannah crisis, we are prepared to do whatever is neces- of a Birthright Israel trip, young adults tion Campaign Chair Toby Hollenberg. sary whether offering fi nancial support, lead- your mail box for the invitation. from Savannah have had the pleasure “We support vulnerable Jews who are facing of some ‘awesome’ Jewish experiences, fi nancial and life crises through our Jewish all with the help of your campaign con- Family Services. At the same time, Federation tributions, pp16-17 continues to bring people and organizations Exciting New Year

NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE Ahead for JEA PAID A Publication of Savannah Jewish Federation When Sharon and I moved to Savan- program current- 5111 Abercorn Street PERMIT NO. 207 nah, 4 ½ years ago, I never envisioned ly under develop- Savannah, Georgia 31405 SAVANNAH, GA www.savj.org that I would be writing a New Year’s ment and opening column as the president of the JEA, in August 2013. Address Service Requested especially at the celebration of the 100th Our preschool di- anniversary. What an exciting time rector, Jodi Sadler, Bill Sand and there are exciting things happen- and the steering ing at the JEA! committee are As the year progresses, you will see busy formulating plans for our new a lot more about the JEA Preschool preschool. They have adopted the new Savannah, the new Jewish preschool See page 6 Say Yes Again to the Annual Campaign Annual Meeting/Main Event -- October 10th, 6:30 Savannah Page 2 September 2012 jewish news www.savj.org

The honey cake recipe is your mother’s. The other honey cake recipe is your aunt’s. But the holiday table always brings everyone together. Best wishes for a blessed Rosh Hashanah. Life is Sweet. Savannah www.savj.org jewish news Septmber 2012 Page 3 L’Shanah Tova Al Cheit First and foremost, on behalf of the kids to camp every Judaism is intensely aware of the We will be Board of Directors of your Savannah year. Planning for power of speech and the harm that is building our Jewish Federation, I would like to wish the new “JEA Pre- done by disparaging comments or mis- curriculum all of you L’shanah Tova, a very happy school Savannah” information. Of the 43 sins referred to based on the and healthy New Year. is in high gear in the Al Cheit confession repeatedly re- Sheva frame- As we refl ect on the year that has with a very active cited on Yom Kippur, no less than 11 of work. past and the year to come, we should and passionate Jeffrey Lasky. them are committed through speech. • The JEA’s Adam Solender all be incredibly excited and thankful committee of President, We read in the Torah, “You must not primary mo- Executive Director of about the vibrancy of Jewishness that volunteers. These Savannah Jewish carry false rumors.” (Exodus 23:1) tivation to JEA/SJF exists in our community. Passion for volunteers, under Federation Sometimes rumors are spread establish a being Jewish permeates every corner the professional through carelessness (being glib), preschool is to make Jews, not to of our community and each of our leadership of the school’s director, Jodi other times through innocence (not make money. Dozens of young community’s Jewish organizations. Sadler, are ensuring that this major knowing what families in the area have told us Our synagogues are all involved in new program is high quality and will “Let us work they spread is that they are looking for a safe, transformations that will improve the meet the goal of providing a gateway false). What- high quality Jewish preschool that lives of their congregants. Congrega- program for the many young Jewish together... to ever the rumor, meets their needs and refl ects their tions Agudath Achim and Mickve Isra- families to our Jewish community. create the best our Sages tell us values. We have listened and are el each have new spiritual leaders who Giving our Jewish families a choice of Savannah Jewish that it is forbid- responding. There are seven com- have already demonstrated the ability preschool programs will only make us community den to accept mittees of committed individuals to spiritually engage their congregants stronger and Jewishishly vibrant in Lashon Hara working on creating that very and attract young Jewish families, who generations to come. possible.” (evil tongue) — preschool. That being said, the are so vital to our future. Rabbi Bar- Finally, your Federation has had a the listener may JEA has a responsibility to be fi s- kan and Rabbi Haas have also made year that we should all be very proud only suspect cally prudent. We are proceeding it clear in their words and deeds that of. Under the leadership of a fantas- and then investigate what was said. carefully and will be fundraising they understand the importance of, tic campaign management team, we In our community there have been in the coming days to rebuild the and want to be an integral part of, the reversed years of a downward trend incessant rumors surrounding the JEA aging infrastructure and to outfi t overall Jewish community in Savannah in Campaign. For the fi rst time in Preschool Savannah which is slated to the rooms. Preschools tradition- including the Federation and JEA. We a number of years, we raised over $1 open August, 2013. Let me take this ally have been “entry points” for have had important and meaningful million dollars. The team is already opportunity to address two of them: families to join the organized discussions about the ever increasing hard at work planning this year’s • JEA Preschool Savannah will Jewish community. We will be social service issues facing our com- Campaign and we are confi dent that have a “Jewish curriculum.” We going “door to door” to reach out munity and are hoping to have all of you will again show your generosity will be using a framework devel- to those new families in our area. the pulpit rabbis involved in a more co- in giving to those that are in need and oped by the Jewish Community As we begin the New Year, let us put ordinated effort to deliver the services furthering our collective goal of Tikkun Center Association called “Sheva” aside the rampant rumors, “agree to that are needed to help our communi- Olam. We are on the verge of starting a (seven). The number seven has disagree,” and work to engage each and ty’s less fortunate. Congregation Bnai Legacy campaign that will be the fi rst extraordinary power in Jewish every family in our community. Let us Brith Jacob continues to thrive and has serious endowment campaign that the thought and practice. The seventh work together, in parallel, and indi- just completed a major renovation of Federation has been involved with in day, Shabbat, is crowned with holi- vidually, to create the best Savannah its kitchen and roof. These renovations at least 30 years. We have also begun ness, the seven-branched menorah Jewish community possible. There is were necessary for the BBJ to continue the process of trying to heal some of is the symbol of the Jewish State, so much opportunity and so many “yet to offer all of the excellent programs the strife that arose from the early the seven laws of Noah extend to to be inspired families.” After all, isn’t and learning opportunities that are at childhood education process and the the whole world, at a Jewish wed- that what we all want? the core of their success. decisions that were made by all of the ding, we give seven blessings, and May 5773 be a year of healing. Our Jewish schools are also a point of stakeholder organizations. Federation to commemorate a loss, we sit in May 5773 be a year of learning. pride for our community and are great has always been the leader in setting deep mourning for seven days. The May 5773 be a year of understanding examples of the passion for Jewish- the direction for our community’s fu- seven core elements of this frame- May 5773 be a year of health, happi- ness that is on the rise. Rambam has ture and we are confi dent that the right work are deeply rooted in the lat- ness and peace in Savannah, Israel, and completed another year of providing decisions were ultimately made in the est research on child development. throughout the world. an outstanding secular and Jewish ECE debate. But it is also Federation’s education to the young Jewish minds job to maintain Shalom Bayit in our in our community. They have started community. We are working hard to an exciting preschool initiative called achieve that goal. “No Jewish Child Left Behind” that is As we sit in synagogue over the High designed to open the door to the ben- holidays and refl ect on the year that efi ts of a Jewish Day school education. has past and the year that will be, I Shalom School continues to innovate hope each and every one of you will and provide a high quality Jewish after- say a prayer for our community and ask noon educational program to the chil- Hashem to continue to bless us with dren of the AA and CMI synagogues. the collective passion for the Jewish- The JEA is celebrating its 100th ness that we have all around us and for year anniversary and continues in the the compassion and understanding to tradition of being the center of our help us all live together in the spirit of community’s Jewish life. Camp is now Shalom Bayit. L’shanah tova. recognized as one of the best in Savan- nah and we are attracting more Jewish Have you tried the new savj.org? Community calendar, online donations and much, much more! Savannah Page 4 September 2012 jewish news www.savj.org Rosh Hashanah Greetings from Our Rabbinical Leaders One Follows Another The Oasis By Rabbi Robert Haas cations of cheating By Rabbi Avigdor Slatus sense of family and on that fi rst spell- the special bond I stole it. I freely admit it. I am guilty. ing test. I probably In Parshas Eikev 10:20 we are pre- of joining together In the fourth grade, I stole Kevin’s ice worried for days on sented with the mitzvah to be in awe for these holy days cream money and to this day, I still feel end about the con- of and serve Hashem. However, this defy verbal descrip- guilty. He huffed and puffed and even sequences of my mitzvah is presented in the singular tion. The hakafos, accused me openly but could never action ... detention whereas in Parshas Re’eh 13:5 the iden- circling the Torah prove my guilt. Yet to be fair, he was or even the wrath Rabbi Robert Haas tical mitzvah is presented in the plural. with Lulav and really out of shape and didn’t need any of the parents. I can The great sage, the Gerer Rebbe, states Esrog, the rejoicing Rabbi Avigdor more ice cream. However, that’s not the also easily see my 13 that indeed the mitzah is for each on Simchas Torah Slatus only criminal act on my CV of Nefarious year old self wonder- individual, however, the context of are but a sample of Deeds. I cheated on my weekly Friday ing what God would think. However, I Chapter 13 speaks of the false prophet the feeling of contentment that awaits spelling test in 7th grade. Actually, I am also pretty sure that these thoughts or dreamer who seeks to cause us to those who take advantage. The youth cheated on pretty much all of them. But faded away a bit by the time I cheated on stray from Judaism and the path cho- activities, Shabbatonim and Shabbos to be fair again, the teacher was awful my second test. Probably by the fourth sen by G-d. When the effort is made to dinners are an invitation to solidify and everyone cheated on the weekly or fi fth Friday, I didn’t even blink before threaten our faith, to weaken the com- the bond with generations past and tests. It was just so easy. These acts may calmly turning in the sheet fi lled with mitment towards our Torah, then it is a future. be easily dismissed as childhood pranks, those twenty perfectly spelled words. show of unity, a joint expression of the The threats to our faith and fam- but I can never seem to erase them fully In other words, soon after I committed masses to reaffi rm our dedication and ily values are blatantly evident. The from my mind, especially as the High the crime the fi rst time, as the Talmud thereby silence the “dreamers.” constant criticism of Israel and media Holidays approach. I think it’s because states, it became “permissible to me.” Strength has always been found in bias erodes our confi dence and distorts they represent more than just mistakes Yom Kippur thus reminds me every year numbers and especially when we con- our vision of this remarkable beacon of from my past. They symbolize two very that the more I practice doing something gregate together spiritually. Compla- democracy. The college campuses are a serious concerns on my part as to the wrong, the better I become at doing it. cency is the great enemy for those who den of anti-Israel propaganda and poli- basic reasons I make mistakes in the Whether I am stealing ice cream money assume that Jewish life does not require ticians are reluctant to incite the Mos- fi rst place. It’s been many years since I from the kid next to me in school or their personal participation. There ex- lem world with honest and truthful sat behind Kevin in fourth grade, and yet defrauding a client of mine, once I begin ist too many obstacles and “dreams” perspectives. It is during this drought I still seem to face these same two issues to consciously commit the crime, it just that threaten the family values and of honesty and truth that the Shul is today. Yes, I stole the money. It’s no big becomes so much easier to continue to Torah ideals for anyone to assume that a true oasis of inspiration and clarity. deal. I have done worse things…which I do it the next time as the voice of con- they will not be affected. Synagogue Why limit ourselves to a few days dur- will not mention here. However, one of science begins to fade. attendance on a regular basis, Jew- ing the year? Why relegate our heritage the real issues here may not simply be So many years later, I still fi nd it dif- ish education for children and adults to just Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kip- that I stole the money but that I so eas- fi cult to eradicate misbehavior. How and participating in Synagogue func- pur? Every member is precious and be- ily rationalized my transgression. “He often do I rationalize? How often have tions are a means of combating these loved and helps to forge the powerful didn’t need any more ice cream.” “Every- I debated over taking the wrong step external infl uences. The daily minyan, force of our faith as we gather together, one cheats on the exam.” “The teacher is at that fi rst opportunity then found Shabbos and Yom Tov services, various recognizing our faith while enjoying awful.” The excuses sound rational, but that same misstep progressively easier Torah classes, Brotherhood and Sister- the unique B.B. Jacob Family. we all know the truth. to take each next time? As it comes hood functions and especially youth May we join in unison for the Days I don’t mean to brag, but I maybe a Yom Kippur though, I don’t want to programs are a great opportunity to of Awe and may we continue through- genius when it comes to rationalization. singularly dwell on my mistakes. After experience the delight of our faith and out the entire year. May 5773 bring its I am really that good at it. In fact, I imag- all, the Talmud also tells us “Mitzvah the strength of our units. blessings of good health, success, na- ine that I would be able to rationalize Goreret Mitzvah,” or “One Mitzvah How inspiring it is to see so many on chas and shalom for all of Klal Yisroel. almost any criminal act. So, I use Yom Follows Another.” (Pirket Avot 4:2). At Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur! The Kippur as more than just liquid paper, to this time of year, let us not only dwell on white out my sinful acts of the previous the moment we stole Kevin’s ice cream year. I also refl ect on this weakness in money or cheated on a vocabulary test my character, and each year search for in middle school. Let’s also remember new ways to stymie this both innate our great successes so as to repeat them. and practiced (and impressive) talent of Remember when you gave up your free mine. I think Yom Kippur helps me stay Sunday to volunteer at the food pantry, grounded in this respect. I never allow even though you really wanted to stay     myself to go more than a year without home and veg. Remember when you consciously reminding myself of the ar- spent extra time with your kid, just to      eas where I need work. I still fi nd myself ensure the car for the Pinewood Derby      exercising my talents of rationalization was extra perfect, even though you had      from time to time, but I am certainly fi nished the car the previous weekend.    more adept at recognizing the excuse Remember when you went out of your     and then taking responsibility for my way to help that person, you remember actions. However, I am still a work in the one, even though you were pressed   progress here. for time. Just as “One Transgression fol-   The best way to describe this second lows Another,” (Pirket Avot 4:2), so does fl aw is probably to quote a verse from it go for the Mitzvah. This year, let’s  !!"   the Talmud. “As soon as a person has remember that our goal should be two- continued a transgression and has re- fold. We should try and curb our natural #$   %& $ peated it, it has become unto him per- tendencies to misstep, while at the same !"#  $%&'#&  missible.” (Moed Katan 27b) I imagine time, we must remind ourselves to ever # %  ' (! that I dwelt for a long time on the impli- increase those times we do it right.        Savannah www.savj.org jewish news September 2012 Page 5 Rosh Hashanah Greetings from Our Rabbinical Leaders The Mitzvah of the Shofar Our Annual Commencement By Rabbi Ruven Barken out the Bible are Rabbi Arnold Mark Belzer look more closely assembled in to a at ourselves and the Hearing the shofar blown is the pri- single section in Rosh Hashanah commemorates the way we relate to our mary mitzvah/commandment on Rosh the Rosh Hashanah birthday of the world. It is literally the families, our friends, Hashannah. In fact, blowing the sho- Musaf service, pre- beginning of beginnings. David Wein- and our commu- far is the the only distinguishing ritual paring our hearts baum, contemporary businessman nity—we strive not that is mentioned in the two verses as we listen to the and inspirational writer said: “The to recreate situa- in the Torah that specifi cally deal shofar throughout secret to a rich life is to have more tions that lead to in- Rabbi Ruven Rabbi Arnold with the holiday, “And in the seventh the service. beginnings than endings.” terpersonal failures Barken Mark Belzer month, on the fi rst day of the month, There is one more The place of Rosh Hashanah in the and dysfunction. you shall have a holy convocation: you interpretation that calendar is more a refl ection of our We say goodbye shall do no manner of work; it is a day is relevant to our Savannah Jewish com- modern North American culture than to the mistakes, failures, dysfunctions, of blowing the horn for you” (Numbers munity for the new year. The modern the fi rst day of January. School has and sins of the old year and we begin 29:1 and see Leviticus 23:4). According Jewish novelist, Cynthia Ozick, taught started, the lazy days of summer will anew. And yet as we celebrate the to Jewish law, in places where resourc- that just as the shofar only produces soon be a memory, and new schedules promise of the New Year, especially es are limited, the rabbis taught that if sound by blowing through the narrow for organizations and institutions for in this time in history, many choose one must choose between a synagogue end and is then amplifi ed through the the coming year are commenced. Yes, to emphasize the negative. The litany in which someone is able to blow the wider one, so too, we must fi rst em- the Jewish New Year is a kind of “com- can be exhaustingly long: a recession, shofar but there is no one who can lead brace our particularistic Jewish identi- mencement.” We say goodbye to the unemployment, the lack of civility, services, and another synagogue in ty to make a contribution to the larger mistakes of the old year and we begin the judgment that the world has never which someone is able to lead services American society. To take this lesson anew. been worse (a totally false notion), and but is not able to blow the shofar, the a step further, to fully participate in the Rabbi Hannah Orden, commenting on and on. As Jews we are bidden to be person should attend the synagogue larger Jewish community, one must on the spring commencement season optimists. Consider the multitude of where the shofar is blown (Shulchan understand one’s particularistic Jew- wrote: “How fantastic it would be to blessings we enjoy every day. Surely Aruch, Orach Chaim 575:1). ish identity. Are you Conservative, have ongoing commencement ceremo- there are among us those who are Blowing the shofar is rich with sym- Reform, or Orthodox? Are you cul- nies to inspire us to keep dreaming suffering with illness, loneliness, alien- bolic meaning, enhanced by the many turally identifi ed, but not affi liated; or and following our dreams. And here’s ation, chronic unhappiness. But the interpretations offered throughout affi liated, but not identifi ed? What do the great news—we do! Judaism has Days of Awe come to us with the most the generations. The classic under- these labels mean? Some advocate just built into our lives a commencement positive declaration: “The Lord has standing of the shofar is as a call for “being Jewish” promotes greater unity, ceremony every year. Rosh Hashanah done great things for us, and we are repentance. It is meant to arouse us that we have moved into a post-de- is our annual commencement, the day fi lled with joy.” (Psalm 126:3) out of our complacency, to examine nominational era, and should eschew when we celebrate new beginnings. A So we need to be joyous and cel- ourselves, and to make the necessary our ideological differences. New Year lies before us. We have the ebrate those great things, the great and changes to lead a holy life. Another While Jewish unity is a crucial value, opportunity, if we choose to accept it, abundant blessings of living in a time way of understanding the shofar blast we can not fully achieve it unless we to start our lives afresh.” of such promise, a time when medical is it represents announcing God as the understand and respect each other, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur miracles happen every day, when loved King of kings with the proper pomp and this begins with understanding and the intervening days are given to ones who are far away can instantly and circumstance. How should we one’s own identity. We are blessed to us as a gift, the gift that promises us and electronically appear magically in acknowledge God’s authority in the have three vibrant congregations in Sa- world and in our lives? This fi rst coro- vannah, each with a long and rich his- forgiveness from God and the gift of our homes. These are the Holy Days nation ceremony, if you will, took place tory, vibrant community, and a specifi c introspection that allows us to evalu- that the Lord has made, let us rejoice at the revelation at Sinai in the midst ideology that all nurture the souls of its ate the year that has passed. We are in them!! of sound, thunder, and smoke. The individual members. Affi liating with a at times harder on ourselves than we The following was written by Edith Torah relates “the sound of the shofar particular synagogue is a vital step in should be and at other times we just Lovejoy Pierce for the secular New was very strong” (Exodus 19:15). The making a unique contribution to the fail to recognize our errors and nega- Year, but it is most appropriate for shofar also becomes associated by the larger Jewish community. tive behaviors. The Days of Awe are Rosh Hashanah: prophets with the announcement of As we listen to the sound of the given to us to acknowledge the posi- We will open the book. Its pages the future redemption, the signal for shofar this Rosh Hashanah, let us tive accomplishment and good deeds of are blank. We are going to put words the exiled Jews throughout the world be inspired by the lesson of how the the past year and to seriously consider on them ourselves. The book is called to return to the land of Israel. shofar only produces sound through our failures. To be able to put away the Opportunity and its fi rst chapter is The rabbis in the Mishnah and Tal- its narrow end to strengthen our indi- past and start anew every year of our New Year’s Day. mud emphasize the personal aspect vidual Jewish identities. Let us learn to life is nothing short of miraculous in its May we be inscribed in the Book of this redemption by interpreting develop and be attentive to the unique practice. It will change our lives for the of Life with a year of bountiful each blast of the shofar with a differ- sounds that each one of us has the good and yet we know that as humans blessings!Oh how blessed are new ent kind of crying – long sighs, broken potential to produce. Then the great, we will repeat some of the errors of the beginnings, to start again, to get an- whimpers, and short piercing screams redemptive sound of the shofar will past. We strive to be more conscience other chance, to hopefully and prayer- (Mishnah Rosh Hashnah chapter 4: be heard throughout Savannah and be of our behaviors and failings. We try fully look to the future. On behalf of 9, and Talmud Bavli 33b). This links pleasing before God as well. to remember the lessons that we have the entire Belzer family and the Nunes our personal crying out for repentance It should be a shanah tovah learned through our mistakes. Hope- Temple, I wish our Jewish community to our people’s national redemption. u’metukah, a good and sweet year! fully—because we begin again and a shanah tovah oom’tukah, a very good and These allusions to the shofar through- we are more sensitive to the need to a sweet New Year. Make your reservations today for the Federation’s Annual Meeting/Main Event -- www.savj.org or (912) 355-8111 Savannah Page 6 September 2012 jewish news www.savj.org

about the special places, the complex- of view and way of thinking. I hope A Dream Coming True ity of the population, and the historical to be able to foster understanding Shalom! It is the site of importance for different religions and and to share my life and experiences Every child has a dream. Some- some very famous cultural streams. in Israel. And who knows? I’m sure times those dreams turn into real- battles during the My name is Dorin Elhadad. I’m 24 that I’ll learn as much as a teach. ity. My dream has been to travel the fi rst days after Is- years old. I grew up in Ramat Gan, at When the opportunity arrived and I world. I’ve always had a weakness rael’s declaration the center of Israel near Tel Aviv in a heard about the “shlichut” project, I of independence for beautiful scenery, learning about Dorin Elhadad, traditional family. During the last three instantly knew that this was some- other cultures, and for meeting people in 1948. For most Savannah Jewish years I studied communication and thing I could be passionate about. from different parts of the world. of my military Community Shlicha radio at Sapir College which is located I can’t fi nd enough words to describe Like most Israelis, I served in the Israeli service, I gave in Sderot, less than a mile from the my excitement during the Savan- Defense Forces for two years (women tours to foreign Gaza border. In my “spare time” for the nah interview, the community, and commit to two years, men commit to militaries, politicians, tourists and all last two years I have been broadcast- everyone’s enthusiasm. The “shidduch” three). My assignment was as a guide kind of different groups. It was there ing and producing on “Kol Hanegev” was made, and I have been preparing at “Latrun,” a famous site that is 25 ki- that I truly found my true goal: to share radio and have taught children in every day since. I can’t wait to join the lometers (15 miles) west of Jerusalem. information about Israel – to tell all ecologic kindergarten. I love to travel, community and meet every one of you attend live music concerts and theater. in person! I’m so excited to be able to Each of us has our own way of view- be a part of the JEA’s 100th Anniversary ing and understanding the world. We celebration (on my second day in Sa- Greetings from Hadassah each look through “our own glasses.” vannah) and for every day thereafter. With true and open conversation I wish us all a surprising, interesting I want to welcome our members and Care unit. This year we can accomplish another point and exciting year. friends to Hadassah’s new year—a year we hope to furnish celebrating Hadassah’s centennial. our room. Henrietta Szold knew that “a small Our new board has from pg 1 group of thoughtful people can change worked through the JEA Greetings...... the world”. We are proud of the 100 years summer continuing JCCA Sheva preschool program that services that we think our community of Hadassah accomplishing so much in our informal and open has been years in the making. More needs. We are your JEA! Israel and around the world through our “Chat Hadassah” Yelena Chernyak about that as the year goes on. We are Sharon and I wish all a happy, projects – Hadassah Medical Organiza- Wednesday after- so thrilled to have Jodi as the leader healthy, and successful New Year. tion, Youth Aliyah, Hadassah Academic noon drop-in meet- of this new program and the steering L’shanah Tova. College. Hadassah’s projects touch and ings at the JEA to plan another exciting committee is being led by Marcy Kont- save lives every day. Hadassah year. From our opening What’s er and Lynn Reeves. In conjunction As Hadassah members, we stand side Cooking With Hadassah? fall meeting to our with the preschool, Jodi has started a by side with more than 330,000 mem- voter registration advocacy initiative program called Mazel Tots for parents bers, associates and supporters who and the once-in-a-lifetime Centennial and their preschool age children on are committed to making a difference Celebration and member appreciation Sunday mornings. The goal of both for Israel, our local communities, and all event, Hadassah will dazzle you with of these programs is to engage young projects that touch all of us. new ideas and again will alter times and Jewish families in the Savannah Jewish For nearly 100 years, Hadassah has set days of events to provide programming community and the JEA. the standard for healthcare in the Middle for even the busiest of our membership. It is such a pleasure to attend the East. In October, we will dedicate the Our members will also see the return of steering committee meetings to see the Sara Weitzman Davidson Tower—the “Sukkah in the City” (Oct. 3), various level of enthusiasm and commitment largest building project in Israel. This family days at the JEA including our from all of those on the committee. state-of-the-art structure is 19 floors popular “Hadassah Green Grocer free We have a cross section of the Savan- with 500 beds, 20 operating rooms, a 60 snack Wagon,” followed by a new nah Jewish community; members of all bed intensive care unit, an ultra-modern lunchtime learn series “Women and three congregations, educators, moth- heart institute, trail-blazing research to Health”. If you have not made it to our ers, doctors, etc. They have visited realize the promise of stem cell treat- events yet, fi nd time in this coming year other preschools to get ideas and take ment to unlock the mysteries of heart to live Jewish culture and commitment the best of each preschool they visited disease, cancer, MS, Parkinson’s and through Hadassah eyes! to make JEA Preschool Savannah the Alzheimer’s diseases, gene therapy, cut- May the New Year bring us all happi- best in the city. The educators on the ting-edge monitoring, and telemedicine. ness and, above all, good health. committee, and there are several, are The Savannah Chapter raised $36,000 making sure that we are using best to fund a medication room in the Tow- L’Shana Tovah practices in early childhood education. er’s Internal Medicine Medical Intensive Yelena Chernyak, Savannah President Our Opinion Minyan program that was so successful last year, continues. We have a new line up of topics and speakers that will touch on a wide variety of subjects. Our children’s Do you love to write? programming, new exercise classes, If so we’re looking for you! The senior lunches, etc., provide activities Savannah Jewish News is for members of all ages. The JEA continues to be the central seeking VOLUNTEER WRITERS meeting place for the entire Savannah to cover stories of interest to the Jewish community. We have been here Savannah Jewish community. If for you for 100 years and anticipate that interested, send an e-mail to we will continue to be an important part of your lives. We are changing [email protected]. as our community changes, and will meet you where you are. We continue to strive to provide the programs and Savannah www.savj.org jewish news September 2012 Page 7

Healthy and Happy New Year To all Family and Friends Wishing the Savannah The Rabbis, Offi cers, Board Best Wishes to All Merry & Richard Bodziner Jewish Community And Members of For a Healthy, Happy, Peaceful A Happy and Healthy Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob New Year New Year Wish Everyone a Healthy, Happy Doris & Arnie Goldstein Barbara & Leon Aronson And Prosperous New Year Happy, Healthy New Year The Adlers John, Sue, Ben & Gabe Best wishes to my family & friends Wishing Family and Friends For a happy, healthy New Year A Happy, Healthy New Year Wishing Everyone a Margie Gordon Annette Karp Happy and Healthy Year Sandy, Skippy, Marc, Karen, Ashley & Parker Goodman Melvin L. Haysman Rabbi Arnold Mark, Arlene, Nathan, The Rabbis, Offi cers, Board Jill, Ken, Ben & Carly Goldstein Roberta Kamine-Haysman Allison, Cecilia & Lillian Belzer And Members of Michelle, Kevin, Avi & Wish a Healthy & Happy Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob Eli Heyman New Year Wish Everyone a Healthy, Happy Best Wishes for a To the Savannah Jewish Community And Prosperous New Year Happy & Healthy New Year Rachelle, Brian, Sophie & Marcy & Jerry Konter Evie Carmel Herchelle & Adam Cohen Louise and Freddie Harkavy Wishing Friends and Family A Wish Friends and Family Sweet and Happy New Year Marilyn & Jim Farley Wishing our family and A Happy New Year! Wish Everyone friends A Happy and Healthy New Yea A very happy and healthy May the year ahead be fi lled New Year Have a Happy, Healthy New Year! with the blessings of Fred & Nancie Clark, Jon & Rob health, happiness and peace Dayle & Aaron Levy Ali & David Sturm Marcia & Sandy Berens Chaya & Shraga Levy and Family Warm Wishes for a Michelle & Rich Levy Wishing Friends and Family A Happy New Year Happy and Healthy New Year Cooper/Doyno Families Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bernstein The Lawrence Bernstein Family Toby Hollenberg Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Bernstein Jeff, Melissa, Happy Holidays Wish all their friends and family a Jessa & Ellie Neil To Friends and Family L’Shana Tova Doris Klugman A Happy and Healthy New Year To Our Friends and Relatives Ina & Art Altman Wishing Friends and Family Wishing all of our Friends & Family A Happy New Year Best Wishes to All A Happy and a Healthy David & Gale Hirsh For a Sweet & Healthy New Year New Year Mrs. Bernice Elman & Family Lynn Levine The Novack Family Wish Friends and Family A Happy and Healthy New Year Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bernstein The Lawrence Bernstein Family Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Bernstein Wishing Friends and Family Wish all their friends and family a A Happy New Year Best Wishes for a Happy, Healthy Dr. & Mrs. Murray Arkin L’Shana Tova Betty & Larry Lasky And Prosperous New Year Wish all their Relatives Victor, Elise, Heather, And Friends Jason & Kristina Shernoff A Happy and Prosperous New Year Nancy Virginia Lewis Wishes Friends and Family May this New Year be an Wishing Everyone a Happy A Happy and Prosperous opportunity Wishing Friends and Family And a Healthy New Year New Year to reaffi rm our friendships, refl ect on A Happy, Healthy Jay & Courtney Goldstein the values we cherish, and renew New Year our commitment to each other. Jane Winter Wishing for health, prosperity, and Wishing Friends & Family peace, here, in Israel, and Happy New Year A Happy & Healthy New Year throughout the world. To All Peggy & Harold Yellin Shana Tova U’Metukah The Geffens Adelle, Ted, Joseph Sarah Denmark, Adam, Zvee & Haley David & Aaron Solender Savannah Page 8 September 2012 jewish news www.savj.org

“Shana Tova” A Happy and Healthy New Year Harvey & Roni Libow Wishing Family and Friends To all Our Family and Friends And Family Wishes for a happy, healthy A Happy and Healthy New Year The Greenbergs And prosperous New Year Jodi & Kenneth Sadler & Family Sally, Steve, Greg, Susan, Cathy & Irvin Levine Matt & Karina

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Lasky Mr. & Mrs. Joel Rotkow Darryl & Stephen Happy New Year Wish all their Relatives Wishing Savannah Jewish Wish all their family and friends Savannah! And Friends Community A Happy New Year! Carol Offenbach A Happy and Healthy New Year A Happy & Prosperous Laura & Larry Blumberg New Year

Wishing Friends and Family A Happy New Year Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year Wishing our family and Nancy & Sandy Rosenthal Wishing Family and Friends Bertha G., Morris H. & Lester Lamhut And Family A Peaceful and Healthy Mrs. Martha Gincel friends A very happy, healthy New Year Arnold Tillinger, M.D. And sweet New Year!

The KULBERSH Family: Ashley, Scott, Wishing Family and Friends A Healthy and Happy New Year Paul, Harriet, Brian, Jennifer Jared & Allison Samuels Dana, Eric, Ross & Alyssa Elaine Radetsky Wish Everyone a Linda, Michael, Happy and Healthy New Year Becca & Jonathan Zoller We wish all our Family and Friends Wish everyone a Ramon & Renie Silverman Happy and Healthy Shana Tova and BaRuch HaShem A Healthy and Happy New Year Wish our Friends and Family Sally & Herb Sanders New Year To All our Friends and Family A Wonderful, Healthy New Year! www.shalom-peace.com

Operation Isaiah September 9th - October 19th Operation Isaiah Drop Off Locations: JEA, Congregation Agudath Achim, Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob, Congregation Mickve Israel, Rambam Day School However, Feel Free to Drop Off Food at Anytime at the JEA for Jewish Family Services to Distribute to Those Who Need

Sunday, September 9th marks the beginning of our Annual Food Drive of the Savannah Jewish community known as OPERATION ISAIAH. The New Year is a time for self reflection and thinking about those less fortunate. The Savannah Jewish Federation teams up with the Second Harvest Food Bank to help provide food for those in need. Drop off barrels are located at five locations in Savannah: Congregation Agudath Achim, Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob, Congregation Mickve Israel, JEA, and Rambam Day School, Thousands of pounds of food are donated each year and distributed through Second Harvest Food Bank and Backpack Buddies.

Please join the Savannah Jewish Federation and Jewish Family Services in observing the mitzvah of providing for those less fortunate. Savannah www.savj.org jewish news September 2012 Page 9

The Savannah Jewish Federation encourages Why you and your family to participate in the twice a year richness and beauty that our synagogues offer. is not enough

CONGREGATION AGUDATH ACHIM Remember that feeling? Rabbi Ruven Barkan 9 Lee Boulevard Renewing your connection with the warmth of Savannah community, the richness of familiar tradition, 352-4737 the joy of celebration? CONGREGATION BNAI BRITH JACOB Rabbi Avigdor Slatus It doesn’t have to be just twice a year. 5444 Abercorn Street You can share those feelings, and more, all the rest of the year, too. Savannah 354-7721 Think what you’re missing: The joy of renewing your spirit and energies in a circle of warm and friendly faces CONGREGATION MICKVE ISRAEL Rabbi Robert Haas The comfort of sharing your joys and sorrows in a community of friends 20 E. Gordon Street The excitement of learning and growing with like-minded adults Monterey Square Savannah The gratification of helping others in your congregation and community 233-1547 The satisfaction of passing on your faith and heritage to coming generations The fulfillment of connecting to our tradition through worship in a congregation of active members

Experiencing all this with people who share your feelings about life and faith. There’s a congregation near you of people who share your way of living in the world, who look forward to answering your questions about membership, who’d be happy to help you discover why twice a year is not enough

Jeffrey Lasky Adam M. Solender L’SHANAH TOVAH! 5773 President Executive Director Savannah Jewish Federation

B’nai B’rith InternaƟonal Sets Outstanding Example of Archival CollecƟon Stewardship

On the 17th of July, in an OpͲEd arƟcle for the Washington Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Jeī Rubin wrote about B’nai B’rith InternaƟonal turning over its historͲ ical records to the American Jewish Archives. Ten years ago, when B’nai B’rith sold its headquarters building in Washington, the records were packed up and stored. DaƟng back to 1843, the collecƟon comprises more than 1 million docͲ uments, stored in a space of 800 linear feet. What a wonderful way to be sure that these records will be preserved and made available for research!

The Savannah chapter of B’nai B’rith was chartered in 1860. We are proud to claim our own Savannahian, Dr. William A. Wexler, who served as internaƟonal president from 1965 to 1971. When he died, his family gave some of his papers to our Archives. Dr. William Wexler (JVM 003, no. 1688)

Although our Archives might not compare in size with the extensive collecƟon in Washington, we hold records of B’nai B’rith’s Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) Savannah chapter circa 1939Ͳ1975, records pertaining to B’nai B’rith InternaƟonal in the William A. Wexler papers, and B’nai B’rith Youth OrganizaƟon photographs. The Savannah Jewish Archives welcomes donaƟons of any addiƟonal material that you may have, and invites you to research our collecƟons. Savannah Page 10 September 2012 jewish news www.savj.org Vital Statistics WEDDINGS: Barbara and Ricky Frie- of their son, Brian Scott Friedenberg denberg are pleased to announce the to Heather Jan Feldman on Saturday, marriage of their July 14, 2012 at daughter, Erin The Madison in Beth Friedenberg Riverside, New to Jordan Shane Jersey. Heather Rubinstein on is the daughter Sunday, April 22, of Ruth and 2012 at Congrega- Gary Feldman tion Bnai Brith of Cherry Hill, Jacob. Jordan is the son of Karen Ru- New Jersey. The binstein of Aventura, Florida and Jef- bride is the grand- frey Rubinstein of Pinecrest, Florida. daughter of the late Dr. Herbert Cahan The bride is the granddaughter of Pearl and the late Mrs. Barbara Cahan of and Louis Friedenberg of Savannah Margate, New Jersey and Mr. Leonard and Elaine Dreizin and the late Ike Feldman and the late Mrs. Thelma Dreizin of Macon, Georgia. The groom Feldman of Trevose, Pennsylvania. is the grandson of Louis Fine of Miami, The groom is the grandson of Pearl and Florida and the late Diane Fine of Mi- Louis Friedenberg of Savannah and ami and Tina and Frank Rubinstein of Elaine Dreizin and the late Ike Dreizin Palm Beach, Florida and Livingston, of Macon, Georgia. Heather and Brian New Jersey. Erin and Jordan are cur- are currently living in Baltimore, Mary- rently living in Nuremberg, Germany land where Brian is an Operations Ana- where Jordan has a two year inter- lyst at Sinai Hospital. national assignment within Siemens’ Industry Automation Division in the BIRTH: Mazel tov to Pat and Howard Financial Performance Controlling Cooper on the birth of their grand- Department. Upon the completion of daughter, Sarah Beth Doyno, on July his delegation, they plan to return to 30, 2012, to Kim and Ian Doyno of Atlanta, Georgia… Commack, NY, and big brother Jason Hunter. Barbara and Ricky Friedenberg also are pleased to announce the marriage Savannah www.savj.org jewish news Special JEA Monthly Supplement

SAVE THE DATE JEA Aftercare Program for the Final 100-Year Celebration Event Aftercare Hours: Mon-Thurs - 3-6 pm, Fridays - 3-5 pm “Bites and Bubbly” Open most days out of school Celebrating 100 Years Cost: $50/week $12/day Transportation from Jacob G. Smith, in Black and White Charles Ellis & Garrison Transportation cost: $30/month Sunday, September 9, 2012 $3/per trip 6:00 PM

On September 9th, the 100 Year Celebration will reach its pinnacle ZLWKRXU*UHDW*DOD7KLV\HDURXUHYHQWZLOOUHÀHFWRQWKH years of JEA service while celebrating the future of 100 more to come. At this black-and-white event, guests will sample an array of exquisite appetizers provided by the JEA’s premier chefs and caterers who will be stationed at individual tasting tables. A gourmet buffet dinner precedes the much-anticipated live and silent auctions, WULFN\WUD\UDIÀHOLYHPXVLFSKRWRRSVZLWKÀDLUDWRXUYHU\RZQSKRWR booth, and mingling among a striking display of black and white photographs exhibiting Savannah’s JEA throughout the years. We ZLOO¿QLVKRIIWKHQLJKWZLWKEOLVVIXOVZHHWELWHVIURPRXUFRPPXQLW\¶V ¿QHVWHVWDEOLVKPHQWVDQGEDNHULHV:HZLOODOVREHXQYHLOLQJRXU • Homework Help Year Celebration Tribute journal which will feature a written history of the JEA, pictures from throughout our 100 years of operation, and • Swimming well wishes from community members and supporters. • Sports Cost: $100 per person • Fitness Fun

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This program is proudly co-sponsored by Jewish Family Services and the JEA Health and Wellness Department New JEA Members The JEA would like to thank our members. Without your membership and support, we would not be able to offer all the services that we do. Mentor to the MAX*: A Journalism Forum Our members are our most important asset!  (New Members as of 6/29/12-8/12/12) featuring remarks from Tom Barton Ruven Barkan & Adina Weber editor of the Savannah Morning News Beth Baronian Joann Brown Thursday, September 6th, 2012  David & Dolores Brundage   5:15 to 6:30 PM  Manderly Deutsch  Jewish Educational Alliance (JEA) Shawn Hartig RSVP: 912-355-8111 Free and open to the public. Cynthia Heil James Johnson PERFECT FOR: journalists, media *a forum to speak to excellence in journalism and marketing, Gabriel Kaunitz & Nancy Louer ENTER and journalism educators and their to define new strategies for educating the next generation of JEWISH EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE EDUCATIONAL JEWISH students, public relations and mar- journalists, and to provide a fitting tribute to Kristin Kibbe keting professionals, as well as Maxine (Midge) Lasky Schildkraut, (obm) whose career in Charles Maner, Jr. friends and colleagues of newspaper, magazine and marketing spanned over 45 years Irene McCollam & Shannon Schebell Maxine (Midge) Lasky Schildkraut and who also served for over 20 years as the editor of the Savannah Jewish News and the president of Leslie Nissen MorningStar Cultural Arts Group, our cultural arts charity. Frederick Nunn Contact [email protected] Tobin Simpson To participate in the panel or to provide a tax deductible donation for this event.  Elizabeth Tuttle  Find our events on www.mstararts.org and all social media Michael Warren

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JEA Donations (6/29/12-8/12/12) JEA Art Gallery ALLAN ULLMAN PLAYGROUND FUND In honor of Harriet Ullman’s Birthday Lorlee & Arnold Tenenbaum Sandee & Louis Lipsitz Doris & Arnie Goldstein Sylvia Yellin Pam & Alan Lipsitz Lesley Manning ARKIN-CLARK GARDEN FUND In memory of Ethyl Rosenzweig Melissa Schneider Marilyn Seeman In memory of Gloria Kulbersh Sharon & Bill Sand

JEA BUILDING FUND September Artists In memory of Abraham Berens Lesley Manning & Melissa Schneider Gale & David Hirsh In memory of Ethyl Rosenzweig Lesley Manning - Lesley spent her early years in Germany. She moved to the Savannah area duringr Eva Odrezin middle school. Following college graduation and a year as a graduate student in the northeast, she Sally Krissman backpacked across Europe visiting many of the great cities. As her friend Diane told her, “...artists Edith Karpf must feed their eyes.” There is nothing like a long trip to satisfy that diet. JEA GENERAL DONATIONS After returning, she entered the healthcare field, married, had three children, and continued to yearn In memory of Ethyl Rosenzweig Marilyn & Steve Schneider for an art-based life. Her family moved to twenty-five acres in Brooklet, Georgia. There they raised Catherine & Ron Fagin their children, as well as sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits and geese. Anita Schlossberg Lesley now actively has the space and the time to dedicate herself to the practice of art and to JoAnne & Bruce Remler continue adding to her body of work. Drawing and pen and ink have now been expanded to oils and Maureen & Steve Gordon pastels and whatever materials catch her fancy. She admits she made some colossal messes, but it Linda & David Cohen In honor of Sam Jospin’s birthday taught her that was the point of the exploration. Jane & Edwin J. Feiler, Jr. In memory of Albert Shayne Melissa Schneider - Melissa’s fascination with photography began with a high school graduation gift, Sarabel & Ross Stemer a Canon 35mm SLR camera. After majoring in art and architecture at Eastern Michigan University, the Marla & Morris Geffen learned principles and elements of design strengthened her skills across many artistic aspects - from WCCU jewelry making to watercolors - before she picked up her camera again. Maureen & Steve Gordon In memory of Abraham Berens While working as the Homes Editor for a regional magazine, she served as photo stylist and assistant In memory of Albert Shayne to well-known architectural photographer Richard Leo Johnson. She considers that four-year Barbara & Leon Aronson experience to be her photography master class. JACK & MIRIAM LEVY CONCERT FUND Moved by the delicate beauty of coastal Georgia and South Carolina, intrigued by the mystery of the In honor of Dayle & Aaron Levy’s grandson’s Bar off-beaten path of Savannah’s Historic District, these luminescent, moody subjects were perfect for a Mitzvah new-found medium, photo encaustics. In 2008 she began devoting herself to photography and photo Doris & Arnie Goldstein encaustic art full-time and established Sweet By ‘n By Studios. PEARL & JOSEPH GEFFEN ADULT Artwork Available for viewing Sept. 1-30, 2012 EDUCATION SERIES FUND Art Gallery Reception September 13, 2012, 6-8 pm In memory of Ethyl Rosenzweig Marla & Morris Geffen

RAYMOND & MORRIS ROSEN MEMORIAL FUND In honor of Gail Rosenzweig’s speedy recovery Eva Odrezin Marilyn Seeman

HARVEY RUBIN MEMORIAL FUND In memory of Stephen Roach Join the JEA Mid-Week Garden Group In honor of Anne Rubin’s speedy recovery Alternate Wednesday mornings (9 to 10:30AM) In honor of Charles Bernstein’s speedy recovery Elise & Victor Shernoff Come join the JEA Mid-Week Garden Group as we prepare our community vegetable garden and school rotunda area for fall plantings and the opening HENRY W. CENTER COLLEGE of the school year. We meet twice monthly on alternate Wednesdays for no SCHOLARSHIP FUND more than 90 minutes to tend our JEA gardens. In memory of Ethyl Rosenzweig Melissa & Sheldon Black & Family Iris & Boo Hornstein Feel free to bring your own garden gloves, tools, hat and water. Some tools are Sara Rigel available. There is no charge and it is a great way to start your day with Ellen Switz & Mario Klappholz outdoor exercise for a good cause! Carolyn & Jerry Switz In memory of Rupert Heller For more info or the full schedule contact In memory of Ethyl Rosenzweig Carol Greenberg at [email protected] or 912-352-1238. In honor of Sam Jospin’s birthday Upcoming dates, weather permitting are September 5th and 19th. Simone & Leo Center In memory of Ethyl Rosenzweig In memory of Eslyn Bannett Jacob Tony Center Savannah Page 11 September 2012 jewish news www.savj.org New Congregation Started Wishing you a Healthy & Sweet New Year The formation of the Dr. Samuel Ri- on Skidaway Island to maintain their biero Nunes Memorial Congregation former religious affi liations as they Officers, Board of Directors, and Staff in Savannah was announced recently. embark on an additional contemporary Jewish Educational Alliance To be known as the Nunes Temple on spiritual experience with Savannah’s Skidaway Island, the congregation will newest congregation. The unaffi liated commence worship on September 16, are especially welcome to… a new kind 2012, the eve of Rosh Hashannah, 5773, of Jewish congregation that breaks and will meet at 3 West Ridge Rd. us- many of the tired paradigms of the ing the facilities of St. Peter’s Episcopal past, while conserving the very best of Church on Skidaway Island. Rabbi our heritage. Arnold Mark Belzer is the founding “As a house of study, the Nunes rabbi. The congregation will continue Temple on Skidaway Island will offer with a schedule of holiday and Sabbath opportunities for study and learning worship. for all ages. Individualized study for The Nunes Temple is named “to children will emphasize parent/child memorialize and honor Savannah’s partnership in an educational endeavor fi rst hero and founder of its historic with tutoring, web-based instruction, Jewish community.” According to the and personalized projects.” Temple’s founders, this new congrega- For more information about the tion has been established to “add to the Nunes Temple on Skidaway Island, variety of religious expressions in our call 912-658-4510, send an email to community. Thus we encourage po- [email protected] or visit their tential members of the Nunes Temple website at www.nunestemple.org.

Bill Sand Adam M. Solender President Executive Director Savannah Page 12 September 2012 jewish news www.savj.org

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I get it. I would like to add that what honey as a wish for a sweet new year and also Four Questions for I love about what I do is also teaching to bake honey cakes. Of the different types of people about the fascinating world of honey you sell, are there some that would go the honeybee. It’s the only species in better with bread and others that would go the Rest of the Year the world that does no harm. The more better with fruit? What about for baking? Ted Dennard, Savannah Bee Company we can emulate them, the better off we’ll be. I want my business to emulate I think it really just comes down to As Rosh Hashanah approaches, we the Oke- them. personal preference. I like Sourwood thought it would be nice to know a fenokee on everything. We have one that we little bit more about the honey that Swamp. The disappearance of bees from the world call a cheese honey that actually goes we all use to help us begin a year of And two of around us has received a lot of attention in the very well with apples. And I’m partial sweetness. Who better to talk with the world’s Ted Dennard press the last few years. Does that continue to to Tupelo for baking – it’s really my all than Ted Dennard, the affable founder best honeys be a problem and is it a problem everywhere? time favorite – it goes well with every- of our fl ourishing local honey purveyor, come from this area — Tupelo, which Here in Savannah and our coastal region? thing! Savannah Bee Company? Ted has been is named for and comes from the fl ower developing his expertise with bees and of the Tupelo tree [genus nyssa ogeche Incidence of Colony Collapse Dis- I know this is Four Questions, but I can’t honey since he was 12 years old. You for the Ogeechee River] that is native order, which is what was reported so resist a “bonus question.” Bees make appear- can read his full story on their website, to this area, and Sourwood, which much in the media, has gone down. ances from time to time in popular culture www.savannahbee.com. Ted and his comes from a tree that grows in the They haven’t identifi ed a smoking – recently there was The Bee Movie with wife live on Wilmington Island, near north Georgia mountains; it’s award- gun for what caused it and think it’s Jerry Seinfeld, Ulee’s Gold was an indie Savannah Bee’s headquarters, with winning. probably a combination of things. movie hit back in the 90s, and my generation their four children. There have been similar problems for a certainly remembers the bees on Saturday I was a little surprised to read on your long time probably due to some mites Night Live. Do you have a favorite manifes- Is there something about the honey culti- website that the honey you sell is not from that arrived in the U.S. back in the tation of bees or honey in culture? vated in this area that makes it different from your own beehives but is purchased from other 80s and invade the hives. They came honey from other parts of the country or the beekeepers. Is any of it cultivated locally or here through Europe but originated in Absolutely—Van Morrison’s She’s world, either taste or texture? regionally? Asia. Those mites continue to evolve so as Sweet as Tupelo Honey. I just love that problems still exist but reports of CCD song. I think the real name might be Yes, especially taste. All honey will In the beginning I did make all of the have gone down. Beekeepers mitigate She’s an Angel, but nobody calls it that. be different depending on the type of honey we sold but then demand out- their losses at the end of each season by It’s defi nitely one of my favorites. [Actu- fl owers the nectar is collected from. paced what I could make. About 70% splitting their existing hives but that ally, the name of the song is Tupelo Honey This is a great region for raising bees; of everything we sell comes from Geor- just creates more work and costs more and it fi rst appeared on Morrison’s 1971 album the climate is really good for it. We gia and Florida but some special hon- money only to net the same output. of the same name. We looked it up.] produce the most honeycomb (the kind eys come from other places. My goal is like you see sold whole in the stores) of to sell the best honey in the world so It is customary at the Jewish New Year to anywhere in the world in an area near wherever it comes from, that’s where dip both challah and fruit (usually apples) into Savannah Page 14 September 2012 jewish news www.savj.org Off and Running Rosh Hashanah: Three Concepts Rambam is off to an exciting year! them for the world for Old and Young We have new families that have joined beyond! As well, the Rambam family and will now be- we cherish the If Tchouva (repentance), Tefi lla, of us is capable of come a part of the Rambam tradition opportunity to ex- Tzedakah are the foundation of Rosh making a world of – a well rounded secular education and pand our student’s Hashanah, three basic concepts should difference. a Judaic education enlightens our stu- understanding also guide us during this time: love, po- As we stand at dents to their heritage. We have a new of their heritage, tential and life. the threshold of a Character Building Program called thereby making Rosh Hashanah is the “Jewish New new year, we ask Year” but is also called “the Day of ourselves some Sprouts which will feature a different them informed Ester Rabhan, Eva Locker, character trait each month. The Pre- Jews. Principal of Judgment”. While both names are simple questions: Principal of school classes will make projects, hear Just a few weeks Rambam Day School used, the second can also be misun- Do I use all the gifts Shalom School stories, listen to songs and role play ago a prospective derstood, especially by children: the that God gave me? the different traits. Elementary classes parent shared with me that they were prospect of judgment is by nature very How can I contribute, even in a small will also make projects and learn songs visiting Savannah Country Day School uncomfortable, nobody likes to be way, to making the world a better relating to the character trait of the and asked them the following question judged. It might even feel threatening place? What can I do in the coming month. Middle School classes will – “Should we choose not to put our to a young child. year to actualize more of my potential? make projects and discuss each trait child in your pre-school or elemen- Love Give to your child some examples in greater detail. The school will have tary school, yet we want our child to As a parent, we judge our child and of his/her own special gifts from God: bulletin boards all around relating to be prepared for your middle school, his surroundings on a daily basis: who an amazing smile, fast running legs, an the current theme. what schools should we consider?” did you play with? What did you eat at exceptional memory… In Middle School the children will The Country Day representative said, school? What grade did you get? Who Every Rosh Hashanah represents be learning about forensics in their sci- “There are three schools at the top of are you texting? a vote of confi dence from God in our ence classes. NCIS move over for RDS. the list…” Rambam Day School was Our child will (most of the time) individual, personal potential. Every Rambam Day School is grateful to among those three!!!!!!! understand that we ask those ques- Rosh Hashanah also presents us with a develop children’s minds and prepare tions because we care. They are one of fresh opportunity to unlock more and the essential ways of showing our love. more of that great God-given gift. In the same manner, a child should be Life Songs and Stories for the New Year taught that God judges us and our ac- Throughout the Rosh Hashanah tions on Rosh Hashanah because HE prayers, we ask God to “Inscribe us in As Rosh Hashanah approaches, we Therefore, consider CARES ABOUT US AND LOVES US the Book of Life. think about the past year and refl ect these songs and the same way we, as parents, do when Our prayers for life are meant to be on our lives. We also look to the future books to sing and we “check” on you. He cares about understood at face value—we want and think about how we can improve read with your who we are, how we live, and whether to live—but they also have a deeper ourselves, families, and community. child and family. or not we are actualizing the potential meaning. A life lived in the shoes of How can we, as parents, teach our He gave us. a dictator or a tyrant is a life utterly young children about the meaning of Music Potential drained of all meaning. There are cer- the High Holidays? Little Taste of Torah Rosh Hashanah is also the anniver- tain choices that we make that have Singing Jewish songs and reading by Peter and Ellen Jodi Sadler sary of the creation of the world and the ability to infuse life with “life,” and holiday stories are just a few ways to Allard (featured the fi rst human being. Just by looking there are others that drain life of every- make learning about the holidays fun songs: May You be at the nature around us, it is clear that thing God intended it for. and informative. According to Mara Sealed, Shofar Blast) God is not only quite powerful, but On Rosh Hashanah, we not only Gorman, an award winning freelance Songs for Jewish Children by Debbie Fried- very creative. That being the case, God ask for life, we strive to be people who writer and publisher of The Mother man (Shanah Tovah: A Good Year, could have launched Mankind with a embrace the kinds of values, ideals, and of all Trips, incorporating music into These Are the Days of Awe, A Day family, a village or a whole planet fi lled choices that will fi ll our days with life: your child’s early life can improve self Called Yom Kippur) with people: so why did He begin with with meaning, with goodness, with esteem, confi dence, coordination, and just one person? spirituality—with life! eye-hand coordination. In USA Today, Books Jewish tradition tells us that God be- So, as the High Holidays approach, she suggests in her article, Music and New Year at the Pier gan with one person to teach us about celebrate His love, your potential and Learning in Perfect Harmony, that music by April Halprin Wayland the amazing potential inherent in each your life. is for everyone and has the ability to of us. Each of us has the ability to have Wishing you a ShanaTova. impact cognitive development. Most The Hardest Word-A Yom Kippur Story an impact on the entire world and each Eva Locker importantly, she claims that music is by Jacqueline Jules culturally important. As Jews, we know that singing is Wishing you and your family a Hap- WE MAKE IT a part of who we are— at synagogue py, Healthy, and Peaceful New Year! services, around our Shabbat table, Shana Tova U’metukah! HAPPEN! and even as we tuck our children in Shalom. bed at night when we sing the Sh’ma. Jodi Sadler, ECE director So what better way to interact with JEA Preschool Savannah your child than by singing and read- ing about Jewish holidays and values? :DQWWRNQRZZKDW·VKDSSHQLQJLQWKH Savannah Jewish Community? Check out www.savj.org & Abercorn at Stephenson Avenue www.savannahjea.org to find out.   sWWWCRITZCOM CRI866 Savannah www.savj.org jewish news September 2012 Page 15 Aronson to Lead Global Dentists Group The Opinion Minyan is Back! At the 82nd Convocation of the joked, “That’s International College of Dentists in personal! But The JEA is proud to present the Opinion Minyan, an interactive, San Francisco next month, Dr. Leon really,” he went participatory discussion series which includes a buffet brunch. Aronson will be installed as the orga- on, “one thing nization’s next President, representing about Leon, the culmination of years of service to he can make Don’t Forget to Save the Dates! the global leadership, education and friends with humanitarian group. Aronson, a re- most anyone, Leon Anderson Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 10 am tired Savannah orthodontist, offi cially anywhere. I’ve assumes his duties for one year com- been on trips all over the world with Election Preview with Tony Center - The Democratic Commitee Chair of mencing on January 1, 2013, but will him and found him in airports talking Chatham County and Carl Smith - The Republican Committee Chair of take part in a formal investiture cer- to strangers about the minutest details Chatham County. Moderator Kenneth Sadler. emony at the ICD’s annual assembly of their lives. He should use this in in October. dealing with boards of directors, get- Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 4 pm **NOTE TIME As its name implies, the ICD is a ting them to share their concerns and Rabbi Saul Rubin - Georgia Jewish places and Influential world-wide fellowship of dentists. feelings before issues are decided.” faces: The Founding of Jewish communities in Membership is by invitation only to Aronson’s wife of 50 years, Barbara, Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, St. Simons. Plus, those who are at least 30 years old, have says she’s very excited for him. “Leon unusual facts and influential Jewish been a dentist for at least fi ve years, are has worked so hard for this organiza- accepted as active contributors to their tion. And he’s the kind of person who people who have made major “The food was great, the profession and their community and has to be busy and doing something contributions to Georgia. company was wonderful, are highly esteemed by both for their good. We get to meet such fi ne people and the speaker was very entertaining!” integrity and character. from all over the world, and the work Admission is free for JEA members According to Kathleen Bula in the opens your eyes to different cultures. and $8 for non-members which ICD’s headquarters, Aronson has truly It’s a great experience.” includes the meal and speaker. worked his way up the ladder to get Aronson “retired” as an orthodontist to this position. Over the years, he has in 2000, but stays busy not only with served as a regent in the organization’s his involvement with ICD, but also Georgia section, as a vice president at teaching orthodontics once a month the USA level, then president of the at the College of Dental Medicine in USA section, moving on to become a Augusta, GA, conducting annual case councilor of the international College, study reviews with students in the then vice president and president-elect orthodontic department at St. Louis of the overall group. While president of University, and serving as a volunteer Visit us at www.Savannah JEA.org! the USA section, Aronson spearheaded mediator. He even manages to fi nd a project that led to a partnership with time for some golf or the occasional the Peace Corps. walk on the beach. (There must be a Aronson’s good friend, Dr. Donald E. joke in there somewhere about old den- Johnson, now retired from a compre- tists never retiring…as his “retired” friend hensive dentistry practice in Atlanta Johnson from Atlanta spends his days and himself a past president of the ICD, as the director of a free medical dental said Aronson is well-suited for the job clinic in Dawsonville, GA.) that will have him traveling the world Leon and Barbara Aronson have three as an ambassador of dentistry. “Leon daughters and six grandchildren. Leon is a good idea person who doesn’t like is a U.S. Air Force veteran, a past presi- controversy and therefore doesn’t wage dent of Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob into battle with a sword swinging. He and has been active in numerous Sa- goes in as a diplomat and fi nds a way to vannah Jewish Federation campaigns, mediate a problem. He knows how to including serving on the Allocations come up with a solution to almost any and Budget Committee. He currently is problem,” said Johnson. chairman of Workmen’s Circle Credit When asked if he has any special Union and also is past president of the advice for Aronson, Johnson, who has Georgia Dental Association and the known him since he taught Aronson Orthodontic Education and Research at (the former) Emory Dental School, Foundation.

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Your Campaign Dollars at Work Leadership Brought Home By Natalie Ourhaan ent kind of Shacharit, which ranged from yoga to a nature walk. Later we This summer I had the opportu- would learn one of the healthy habits nity to take part in BBYO’s Chapter of a leader, and this was done through Leadership Training Conference. The demonstrations and activities. After organization is amazing itself, but it lunch we would have chapter meetings also offers the most amazing summer where we would go over the habits and experiences. This was my second sum- how these relate to our chapters back mer experience with BBYO, the fi rst home and situations in school. Later being a tour around Israel, although we would participate in a variety of that was four weeks, what this con- different things such as chuggim (art, Natalie Ourhaan’s CLTC ‘chapter’; Natalie is second from the right on the bottom row ference did for me in twelve days was yoga, improvisation, games) or Shira, greater than that of anything I have which was our song session. Our song live all around the United States and and Tracy Ourhaan. BBYO is a youth led or- th th ever participated in. sessions were so much fun; we learned Canada. ganization for teens in the 9 -12 grades. For This provided an experienced staff tons of new Hebrew songs which are Natalie Ourhaan attended BBYO’s CLTC more information, contact Savannah advisor that focused solely on developing us sang at weddings and other events. The with the assistance of a Teen Jewish Summer Tommy Hersch at [email protected] into leaders. We were also provided songs were all so catchy that everyone Experience grant from the Savannah Jewish or Joanne Kooden at [email protected]. two coordinators who were once was singing them all day and night. Federation. Natalie is the daughter of Michelle members too, participating in BBYO I participate in BBYO as a chapter as a Regional board member and an board member and a regional board International Board member. Close to member, which means this conference 70 international members participated was essential. I have already brought and we were separated into chapters, back program ideas for our chapter which is what we have in our cities. meetings and regional conventions. We had to plan events for Shabbat as These years to come in BBYO will be a chapter, and fundraisers all the mem- the best. I strongly recommend to any bers could participate in. Our chapter Jewish youth that they participate in has a board, and I was a member of the this organization as they have extend- Gizborit committee, which meant I ed out to middle school students now got to plan the fundraiser. My chapter also. It is ineffable the experiences that raised 200 dollars at our fundraiser, BBYO has given me. During the best which was the second highest amount twelve days of my life I learned how to out of the fi ve chapters. become an effective Jewish leader, and Every morning we had a differ- met some of my closest friends who Savannah www.savj.org jewish news July/August 2012 Page 17 Your Campaign Dollars at Work Local Teen Part of Birthright with Israel Israel Happening Outdoors This summer, ap- proximately 450 teens By Barney Sadler from all the various BBYO Passport experi- This past May, I was lucky ences traveling in Israel enough to go on a free trip convened for one eve- to Israel as part of Taglit ning to celebrate their Birthright Israel. I had previ- being together in the ously applied to Birthright Jewish homeland. Elliot but there were no available Kooden, son of Joanne slots. The program I chose and Michael Kooden, was Israel Outdoors with was there along with participants from around the Barney Sadler, far right, with friends on his Birthright trip, at four other teens from country. My experience was a site overlooking Jerusalem Dixie Council BBYO quite different from other (Savannah, Charleston, Elliot Kooden, second from left, at BBYO B’Yachad with the other Dixie UGA participants who typi- from varied geographical and religious Augusta, Columbia). Council Passport travelers, all participating on different trip groups and meeting up at the B’Yachad celebration cally go on trips with Hillel or Chabad. backgrounds allowed the group to The name of the event, I decided that I did not want to go on have interesting discussions about the “BBYO B’Yachad”, is He- a stand up comedian who moved to a trip with other students I knew. I land and its impact on each of us. brew for the word “together”. True to believe going on Israel Outdoors was Thank you to all of the sponsors, Israel in 2006, shared his humorous form, the event brought together an in- perspectives on life in Israel. one of the best decisions I could have especially the Savannah Jewish ternational community of Jewish teens made. Federation, for making this trip pos- The program concluded with the from South Africa, Turkey, Bulgaria, singing of HaTikvah, followed by a I was raised with a strong Jewish sible for me and others like me. My trip France, Israel, and from 41 states and background, therefore, I had many ex- to Israel was defi nitely one of the best popular song called “Yachad,” sung by provinces in the USA and Canada. a sea of 450 teens holding each other pectations and beliefs about the “mag- trips I have ever taken, as I was able to BBYO B’Yachad began with a car- ic” of Israel and what it was supposed experience the beauty of Israel in such arm-in-arm. The night ended with an nival-style atmosphere where teens exuberant dance party. to mean to me. So, after my challenging different ways and to see the effects it enjoyed decorating ancient pottery junior year in college, I was excited has on young Jews. BBYO is a youth led organization for teens shards, hand painting by a henna art- in the 9th-12th grades. For more information, about visiting Israel, a country I had The Savannah Jewish Federation partners ist, learning about important Israeli envisioned most of my younger years. with Taglit-Birthright Israel to underwrite contact Savannah advisor Tommy Hersch at organizations, a scavenger hunt, and [email protected] or Joanne Kooden I learned a lot about the physical the cost of this and other Birthright Israel ex- plenty of music. and cultural aspects of the Land of periences. Birthright Israel offers the gift of a at [email protected]. Traveling to Israel is a Two BBYO teens on the Interna- dream shared for nearly 4,000 years, and since Israel. Having lived in Georgia all my free, 10-day educational trip to Israel for Jew- tional Board welcomed their peers to life, I was amazed by Israel’s physi- ish adults between the ages of 18 to 26. Since its 1957, that is a dream fulfi lled anew each sum- the event. They spoke about the power mer for teens on BBYO Passport programs. For cal beauty. The ability to traverse the inception in 2000, Taglit-Birthright Israel has of Israel as a life-changing experience, entire country in only ten days and sent nearly 300,000 Jewish young adults to Is- more information, see passport.bbyo.org. Sa- making new friends, and embracing vannah BBYO is a benefi ciary of the Savannah experience such a wide range of ac- rael. The trip aims to strengthen participants’ their summer as a journey. Benji Lovitt, tivities and sights fascinated me. The Jewish identity; to build an understanding, Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign. experiences of being on a Moshav and friendship and lasting bond with the land and sleeping in Bedouin tents taught me people of Israel; and to reinforce the solidarity about the diverse cultures and people. of the Jewish people worldwide. Barney Sadler On the Personal Side In addition, being with participants is the son of Jodi and Kenneth Sadler. MISCELLANY: Mazel tov to Rabbi Arnold Mark Belzer upon his selection as president of the Sino-Judaic Institute. Rabbi Belzer helped found the group that works to further Chinese-Jewish relations and has served on its Board for 25 years. In 1984, he offi ciated at the fi rst Jewish worship service in Kaifeng, once the capital of China, since the late 1850s. The SJI also is involved in cross-cultural issues such as adoption of children and intermarriage; working with Chinese authorities to promote tourism and to make current exhibits on the Jews of China more acces- sible to the public; and the support of Jewish Studies programs in China and foster- ing scholarship in this fi eld. Rabbi Belzer will lead a group to China in 2013.

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By Melinda Stein Israelites were using wireless.” On Shabbat, Rabbi Bloom told his congregation, “Next week, my sermon will be about the sin of lying, and to Stanley and help you understand it, I would like Gertie were you all to read Leviticus Chapter 28 constantly argu- before next week.” ing about who The following Shabbat, the rabbi should make the asked his congregation, “How many coffee. Stanley Melinda Stein of you have read Leviticus 28?” Every insisted that it’s hand went up. the woman’s job. Rabbi Bloom smiled and said, “Le- So Gertie pulls out a copy of the viticus has only 27 chapters. I will now Torah and says, “Look, it says in the proceed with my sermon on the sin of Holy Book, that the men should make lying.” the coffee!” Stanley exclaims, “That’s ridiculous! Where does it say that?” David asked Samuel, a widower, And Gertie points to a word on the “Was your wife outspoken?” page, “Hebrews”! Samuel replied, “Not by anyone I know of.” Mrs. Goldman, the math teacher, poses the following problem to her On a French archeological dig, class: French scientists found traces of cop- “A wealthy man dies and leaves ten per wire dating back 1,000 years. million dollars. One-third is to go to his The French came to the conclusion wife, one-fi fth to his son, one-sixth to that their ancestors had a telephone his butler, and the rest to charity. Now, network centuries ago. what does each one get?” After a long silence in the classroom, Not to be outdone, English archeolo- Little Morris raises his hand. gists announced, “Yes, Morris?” “We have found traces of a 2,000- Morris answers, “A good lawyer” year-old fi ber-optic cable and have con- cluded that our ancestors had a digital communications network a thousand A passenger jet was suffering through years earlier than the French.” a severe thunderstorm. As the passen- gers were being bounced around by the One week later, Israeli newspapers turbulence, a young woman turned to reported the following: a Lubavitcher Chasid sitting next to “After digging deeply in a Jerusa- her and with a nervous laugh asked, lem marketplace, archeologists found “Rabbi, you are a man of G-d, can’t you absolutely nothing. They are proud do something about this storm?” to announce that 5,000 years ago, the To which he replied, “Lady, I’m in sales, not management....”

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