Hanukkah is just weeks away. Don’t miss the fun! Page 12-13 The Jewish Journalof san antonio CHESVAN-KISLEV, 5776 Published by The Jewish Federation of San Antonio NOVEMBER 2015 Federation raises more than $156,000 ALL THAT JAZZ at Super Sunday Campaign event From Jazz in the Sukkah to story time with Super- TODA RABA! Thank you to the 100-plus man, find out what’s been happening in your Jewish community volunteers who collectively raised community. a record breaking $156,695 at Super Sunday on PAGE 20 October 11, representing a 32% increase over last year’s achievement. Super Sunday was truly a day of “Community,” where volunteers from all parts of the community came together to reach out to their fellow community members – to fulfill the mitzvah ofTikkun Olam (repairing the world). Super Sunday co-chairs, Greg Davis and Liz Rockstroh, and Aaron and Danielle Sarfati, welcomed HEART TO HEART volunteers and motivated callers throughout the day Join Federation Women with words of encouragement, updates and fun raffles. for an inspiring Mission to Israel in 2016. Teens Maggie Davis, Dylan Beldon, Tori Shiver, Norman Davis and Anne Schnitzer See SUPER SUNDAY, page 22 PAGE 7 JCC Main Event set for Saturday, Nov. 21 Temple Beth-El The JCC’s annual fall organizations including the to install new fundraiser, The Main Event, Jewish Federation, Golden will take place Saturday, Manor, Jewish Family Assistant Rabbi Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at the JCC. Service, Temple Beth El, Though Rabbi Marina Yergin This year, the JCC honors the Campus, PTA’s, CTRC, has already been serving as Karen and David Palans, and JCC Maccabi Games®, SAMMinistries, and many assistant rabbi at Temple Beth- Courtney and Steve Silver. the “Fore the Kids” Golf other worthwhile endeavors. El since the first of July, the These Fantastic Four tournament, The Main “Our primary goal for congregation will officially MARCH OF honorees have been Event, strategic planning the Main Event each year celebrate her arrival with an THE LIVING is “fun.” said JCC CEO installation service on Friday Join the San Antonio indispensable to the JCC’s and many more. As couples success for nearly 2 decades. and individually, they’ve Saul Levenshus. The JCC December 11, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. delegation of teens for in the Wulfe Sanctuary. a life changing experi- They have played lead volunteered their time and Board of Directors, under ence. roles in major initiatives expertise to both Jewish Rabbi Julie Schwartz, an PAGE 28 and events including the and wider San Antonio See MAIN EVENT, page 33 See YERGIN, page 33 12500 N. W. 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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio November 2015 3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS: NOVEMBER 2015 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK November 1 Bad Jews, The Campus, • Chai Lights: Temple Beth- 2:30 p.m. CANDLE LIGHTING IN LOVING El Sisterhood Hanukkah Friday, Nov 6 Light Candles at: 5:26 P.M. Show, 9 a.m. November 10 MEMORY • Shabbat, Nov 7 Shabbat Ends: 6:20 P.M. • The Vex Theater Presents, Congregation Agudas Ana Beniflah Bad Jews, The Campus, Achim, Sisterhood Book Review, 10 a.m. Friday, Nov 13 Light Candles at: 5:22 P.M. 2:30 p.m. Shabbat, Nov 14 Shabbat Ends: 6:16 P.M. Henry Donzis • AIPAC San Antonio Annual November 11 Event, La Cantera Hill • Veterans Day Friday, Nov 20 Light Candles at: 5:19 P.M. Jane Kallison Dreyfus Country Resort, 6 p.m. Shabbat, Nov 21 Shabbat Ends: 6:14 P.M. 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