December 2018 | Nisan 5779 | Volume 73, Number 10 Konter-Weiland Comedy Returns It is hard to believe it’s been Opening for Gary Gulman is Erin will be available beginning December almost two years since the last Jackson. Armed with a megawatt 10. The evening includes refreshments Konter-Weiland Comedy Night! On smile and a pocket full of dreams, – open bar and desserts. See the ad in Saturday, January 12, 2019, the Law- Erin Jackson is poised to conquer the this issue for complete details. rence Konter and Bertram Weiland world of stand-up. Since first making Marcy and Jerry Konter, found- Candle Lighting Times Jewish Cultural Arts Fund is pleased a name for herself at colleges and east ers of the sponsoring fund named for to once again sponsor an evening of coast comedy clubs, Erin’s conversa- their fathers, stated: “It is a joy for Friday, November 30, 2018 5:02 p.m. laughter featuring popular comics in a tional style and relatable humor have us to again be able to bring everyone Saturday, December 1, 2018 5:59 p.m. comedy club-like setting at the JEA. helped to propel her onto the national together for an evening of humor and Friday, December 7, 2018 5:02 p.m. The star of the show this year is stage. Erin can be seen nightly in fun, and to have a chance to thank Saturday, December 8, 2018 6:00 p.m. Gary Gulman. Gulman has been a many of New York City’s top comedy everyone who supports the Savannah Friday, December 14, 2018 5:03 p.m. scholarship college football player, an clubs, and has also performed stand- Jewish community by being a member Saturday, December 15, 2018 6:01 p.m. accountant, a barista, a doorman, a up on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” of the JEA, a donor to the Federation, Friday, December 21, 2018 5:06 p.m. waiter and a high school teacher. Now OWN’s “Wanda Sykes Presents or both. Our fathers both loved a good he is one of the most popular tour- Herlarious,” Comedy Central’s “Live Saturday, December 22, 2018 6:05 p.m. laugh and we love that we can remem- ing comics. Gulman has made three at Gotham,” AXS TV’s “Gotham ber them this way.” Friday, December 28, 2018 5:10 p.m. TV specials and marked his 20-year Comedy Live” and TV Guide Net- Saturday, December 29, 2018 6:09 p.m. anniversary in stand-up with the “It’s work’s “Standup in Stilettos.” What: Konter-Weiland Comedy About Time Tour,” selling out the- The Konter-Weiland Comedy Night aters throughout the country. Gary’s Night is free and open to anyone who When: Saturday, January 12, 2019; TV credits include “Last Comic either is a member in good standing 8:00pm Standing,” “Inside Amy Schumer,” of the Jewish Educational Alliance Where: JEA, 5111 Abercorn St. and currently on HBO’s “Crashing” OR has made a minimum contribu- Cost: Free to JEA members or and “2 Dope Queens.” His 3 Stand-up tion of $50 (individually) to the 2018 donors to 2018 SJF Campaign Specials are streaming now on Netflix Savannah Jewish Federation Annual ($50 min.) and Amazon. Campaign. Seating is limited; tickets Your Campaign Dollars at Work Blue Star Experience This summer I spent three weeks at from all over the world. Even one of my Camp Blue Star in the Blue Ridge Moun- counselors was from Liverpool, England. tains of North Carolina. This was the Now I have eleven girls that I call 71st summer for Camp Blue Star and the ‘sisters’ who live all over the world. My Laney Berman and camp friends PAID theme was ‘choose kindness, share peace.’ bunkmates (Go S-5!) are from Florida, U.S. POSTAGE Non-Profit ORG PERMIT NO. 2840 JACKSONVILLE, FL From day one I immediately cliqued North Carolina, Georgia, Massachusetts, and cook our own meal. The food is deli- with the girls in my cabin because of Canada and Israel. I talk to my bunk- cious and the views are spectacular. It our shared Judaism. I have never in my mates as often as my parents let me. This was a highlight of my summer at camp. life been surrounded by so many Jewish summer I made lifelong friends that I can- My time at Camp Blue Star was the people and I loved the experience. not wait to spend next summer with at best summer of my life. I am so grateful I went camping, hiking, horseback Camp Blue Star. to the Savannah Jewish Federation for riding and even white water rafting! I Shabbat at camp is special and the scholarship that provided me with was surprised to learn that I love to amazing. The chapel is up high on a this opportunity. I cannot wait until kayak and I went kayaking every single mountain with beautiful views. Everyone summer 2019 when I can see all of my day. I also learned to ride a horse for the wears blue and white to show ‘Shabbat best friends again. Blue Star is my forever first time. By the end of camp I was even spirit’. My bunk always participated in home. able to jump over crosses. My favorite Friday night services by leading prayers. Laney Berman is the daughter of horses to ride were Balto, Fancy, and I also enjoyed all the songs we sing before Kasey and Daniel Berman. She lives Eddie. I enjoyed spending time with and after dinner and the Birkat Hamazon. in Savannah and attends Hancock A Publication of Savannah Jewish Federation Federation Jewish Savannah of A Publication Street 5111 Abercorn Georgia 31405 Savannah, www.savj.org ServiceAddress Requested the equestrian staff who were all from Every Blue Star camper climbs Day School. Her experience at Camp Australia. Many of the other counselors Mount Pinnacle once every summer. To Blue Star was made possible, in part, and staff were from England and New get up Mount Pinnacle you have to use thanks to your support of the Savan- Zealand, as well as the United States. It a series of ropes to climb to the top. We nah Jewish Federation Annual Com- was so interesting to learn about people camp out overnight on Mount Pinnacle munity Campaign. Savannah Page 2 | December 2018 jewish news www.savj.org Have a Happy Chanukah. And share what it means to you. #ChanukahPublix Savannah www.savj.org jewish news December 2018 | Page 3 Executive Director’s Message President’s Message Our Commonality I Give Because I wrote the centuries. We must focus on what At the Fed- Additionally, and in conjunction with this column binds us, not divides us. eration’s last all three synagogues, an Interfaith Vigil eight days A few days after the tragedy, I board meeting was organized and held at Auguduth after the received a note from the member of our we had a lively Achim on Tuesday evening October Edwin Byck tragedy at community that requested we print a discussion 30th at which time the Savannah Adam Solender President Tree of Life letter to the editor and publish in the on this year’s Community stood as one to condemn Executive Director Savannah Jewish Synagogue in Savannah Jewish News. But, the per- campaign, a the violence and mourn together. JEA/SJF Federation Pittsburgh. son requested their name not be used. new genera- This recent example is one of You will be reading these thoughts, at There exists a policy of not printing let- tion of givers, and how to convince many examples that can be cited to the earliest, a few weeks later. Time is ters without attribution of the author, the community of the importance and show the compassion that the Savan- often considered a way to gain perspec- and there was no reason to break prec- meaning to donate and/or increase nah community shows through the tive, to gain a broader view from an edent. However, I gave thought to the thier pledge. From the discussion, we Federation efforts. In the last several immediate reaction. In words in the letter determined that a monetary pledge is a years where natural disasters have this case, time will sim- ....”They died because they and decided to incor- function of personal feelings as to how struck, the Federation has donated ply not dull what we porate the letter in the Federation impacts our lives. Each funds to Jews in South and North Car- saw, what we felt and were Jewish. They were this column. Yes, it is of us, therefore, needs to contemplate olina (Hurricane Florence) Southern what it means, to all of exercising the freedoms one person’s opinion, why it important to be involved with Florida (Hurricane Michael), Puerto us. that make this nation but part of our com- the Federation. Based on these discus- Rico, and Houston. Past natural disas- Emphasizing our munal soul should sions, the “I GIVE BECAUSE” cam- ters have also been the impetus for commonality is both great, and for which so be to listen to each paign was launched. The intent is to giving by the Federation. Simply put, an America ideal and many of our ancestors other, to feel for each allow different people to share their wherever Jews are in need, the Federa- the essence of Juda- other, to support each reasons for giving in hopes that you tion strives to lend its support. ism. The community crossed the ocean.” other and to recognize will contemplate yours. Look at the Last year during the allocation vigil held at Congrega- the continuum of back page of this edition and future process, Paul Kulbersh educated tion Agudath Achim was attended by our history needs us to march forward editions of the Savannah Jewish News the Committee on the plight of the people and religious leaders of every together.