HAKOL - June 2014

By Jennifer LaderEditor HAKOL

Phoebe and Art Altman know how to close a deal Art demonstrated considerable tenacity in courting Phoebe and later Phoebe gained renown for her fundraising abilities with the Jewish Federation Now Art and Phoebe together are endowing her annual Lion of Judah level contribution to ensure that what they care about most lives on In so doing they join a group of dedicated and generous individuals who are members of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valleyrsquos Heritage Society because they made planned or endowed gifts of $100000 or more

Art first noticed Phoebe at the synagogue in Pottsville where she grew up Walking downstairs he looked across the room and noticed a girl with the most beautiful complexion He got a little closer and beheld her eyes and thatrsquos when he turned to his brother Paul and asked the fateful question ldquoDoes she have a boyfriendrdquo Being a helpful brother Paul replied ldquoI donrsquot know but probablyrdquo Paulrsquos answer only deterred Art for two years

It took a few tries but then ldquoI guess she got tired of my callsrdquo Art said recently at Moravian Hall in Nazareth where the couple lives

comUNITY with Mark Goldstein 2

Womenrsquos Division 4

LVJF Tributes 8

Jewish Family Service 11

Jewish Community Center 15

Jewish Day School 16

Community Calendar 22-23

No 368

MAZEL TOV RABBI SETH KI makes it official on June 13 See page 4

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISRAELCommunity and elected leaders join together See page 6

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS graduate and embark on next steps See pages 12-13

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Heritage SocietyContinues on page 17

RABBI ALLEN JUDALifetime Achievement Award

DR FRANK TAMARKINGeorge Feldman Achievement Award for Young Leadership

VICKI GLASERPomerantz Award for Campaign Excellence

DR BOB WILSONKobrovsky Chairmanrsquos Award

for Campaign Leadership

MARYLOU LORDISchiff Award for

Prejudice Reduction

By Stephanie Smartschan JFLV Director of Marketing

The Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley will honor leaders who embody community at a celebration on June 12

The event will begin at 630 pm at the JCC of Allentown and feature heavy Israeli-themed hors drsquooeuvres and open bar It is free and open to everyone but reservations are required

Dr Frank Tamarkin is this yearrsquos recipient of the George Feldman Achievement Award which recognizes the finest in our communityrsquos emerging volunteer leadership

Tamarkin serves on the Federationrsquos Board of Directors and is president of its Maimonides Society He also serves the community in many other ways including as a member of the Board of Trustees for Pinemere Camp and as a major supporter of the JCC Jewish Day School and Temple Beth El

ldquoFrank and his wife Tama have been extremely active in many organizations as much behind the scenes as they are out in frontrdquo said Judy Diamondstein assistant executive director of the Federation ldquoFrank is responsible for recruiting many new physicians into the Maimonides Society and several have become actively engaged Most

importantly Frank is a true role model and inspiration to his peersrdquo

Vicki Glaser who will receive this yearrsquos Pomerantz Award for Campaign Excellence devotes her time and energy to outreach and interface with fellow community members to encourage their participation and support of the Federationrsquos campaign This year she graciously spearheaded a new initiative of board phone-a-thons a successful model that will continue into the future

The Kobrovsky Award is presented to the Federationrsquos campaign chairman upon completion of his or her term of service The award is named for Bernard Kobrovsky a true leader and builder of our Jewish community who believed that you make tzedakah an inherent part of your life

Dr Bob Wilson will receive the Kobrovsky Chairmanrsquos Award for Campaign Leadership this year after serving three years as chair of the Annual Campaign for Jewish Needs Under Wilsonrsquos leadership the campaign expanded its offerings to broaden the tent and engage more people in the work of the Federation Wilson oversaw the reinstatement of the Mortimer S Schiff Memorial Golf Tournament the very successful Comedy Night with Bob Alper and the creation of the

Menrsquos Night Out annual eventMarylou Lordi who will also be honored

at the Mortimer S Schiff Memorial Golf Tournament on June 9 will officially receive the Schiff Award for Prejudice Reduction at the community celebration She will be honored for her work with Holocaust education including the extremely successful Holocaust Resource Center Legacy Exhibit which visits about 10 schools per year

For his 39 years at Congregation Brith Sholom Rabbi Allen Juda will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award Throughout his years in Bethlehem Juda has maintained a strong involvement with the Jewish Federation He has been a constant supporter of senior life in the Valley a valuable asset to Jewish Family Service and a leader in the Institute for Jewish-Christian Understanding at Muhlenberg College

The Federation will also honor Barry J Halper for his term as president of the Federation and welcome new president Mark Scoblionko (see story on Page 3)

Please join us for this community celebration The event and annual meeting will be held Thursday June 12 at 630 pm at the JCC of Allentown and is free and open to the public

Outstanding leaders to be honored

Heritage Society stalwart lsquodynamitersquo in the Valley

lsquoItrsquos a great familyrsquo says Art Altman shown in the foreground with from left wife Phoebe and their children Julie Howard Suzanne and Holly Son Peter was away in Israel at the time

congratulations class of 2014

For one night only lsquoPigsrsquo are kosherClosing out an outstanding two years as president of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley Barry J Halper throws out the first pitch at Jewish Heritage Night at the IronPigs on May 22

Halperrsquos efforts were integral to bringing the first-ever Jewish night to Coca-Cola Park Kosher

food vendors offered hotdogs and knishes and a sea of blue hats with ldquoIronPigsrdquo written in Hebrew filled the stands

Shlock Rock performed before the game and Jewish music could be heard through the speakers between innings

See more photos on page 5

The only surfing I do is with a remote control And thatrsquos what I was doing the other night I came across the finals or near finals of ldquoThe Voicerdquo ldquoDancing with the Starsrdquo and ldquoAmerican Idolrdquo A few months ago attention was drawn to ldquoThe Sing Offrdquo and in a few weeks ldquoAmericas Got Talentrdquo will begin a new season

As these shows progress to the final rounds all of the remaining contestants emit amazing talent While some performances are better than others all the contestants ndash if they can maintain consistency ndash could easily win the seasonrsquos contest While the talent captivates us the producers know well the drama of winners and losers Week after week we tune in to watch the competitions as the margins narrow Excellence abounds and we struggle trying to determine who was best who will move to the next round and who will go home with dreams abated

We actually have a reality show going on right now in our Jewish community It is the Federationrsquos annual

allocations process A group of committed Jewish community volunteers meets with agencies and organizations to determine how to best divide the monies raised in the Federationrsquos annual campaign But this is not a reality show on television that is scripted and sculpted to artificially elicit your emotions This is real life and unfortunately there are winners and losers in real life

I have been doing this work for nearly 30 years and frankly I enjoy raising the money more than spending the money Even the Talmud points out how difficult it is to allocate limited funds In Tractate Shabbat it is written ldquoMay I be among the collectors of communal funds and not among the allocatorsrdquo

Donrsquot get me wrong I do marvel in the impact of our funding on our community and in Israel But since there is not enough money to go around and most ndash if not all ndash of the requests deserve funding the prospect of winners and losers leaves me wanting On the reality television shows there might be a winner but

we know that runners-up donrsquot go wanting Clay Aiken Jennifer Hudson and Chris Daughtry did not win their Idol competitions but neither were they losers However our runners-up do not get recording contracts Broadway starring roles or movie deals They simply go unfunded

This is our realityScholarships for Jewish

teens to visit Israel go to Jewish summer camps or attend Jewish youth group conferences Services for the Jewish elderly such as counseling activity groups and congregate meal programs Welfare relief efforts in Ukraine for Jews confronted with a collapsed economy and a civil war Subsidies enabling quality family and adult Jewish education programs Jewish education scholarships for children Programs designed to help Jewish middle- and high-school students confront anti-Semitism and the lack of accommodation in our schools

This is our reality I really hate the thought that

there are winners and losers in our reality But there are Some

of our ldquocontestantsrdquo go home empty-handed meaning some very deserving programs in our Jewish community go unfunded each year

Our judges (the allocations committee) will present their recommendations in June to the Jewish Federation Board of Directors hellip sort of our ldquothe envelope pleaserdquo to see who wins

You can help stave off the losers by contributing to the Federationrsquos Annual Campaign before June 30 If you have already made a contribution consider increasing your pledge or contribution by then Call us Send in a check Find the ldquoDonate Nowrdquo button online at wwwjewishlehighvalleyorg Irsquom not above pleading for your support if that means we can allocate more funds to needed services

Your contribution now can

help reduce the number of losers this year

Unfortunately in this reality show the losers affect us all We are less of a community if less of our teens are engaged in Jewish life We are less of a community if students are turned away from Jewish educational opportunities or if we let the quality wane And what does it say about us if we ignore the plight of Ukrainian Jews when they need us the most

Your support counts and it counts now

2 JUNE 2014 | HAKOL LEHIGH VALLEY

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COMMUNITY SUBMISSIONSSubmissions to HAKOL must be of interest to the entire Jewish community HAKOL re-serves all editorial rights including but not limited to the decision to print any submit-ted materials the editing of submissions to conform to style and length requirements and the placement of any printed mate-rial Articles should be submitted by e-mail or presented as typed copy ldquoCommunity Calendarrdquo listings must be submitted by e-mail to hakoljflvorg or online at wwwjewishlehighvalleyorg Please include your name and a daytime telephone number where you can be contacted in the event questions arise We cannot guarantee pub-lication or placement of submissions

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JFLV EXECUTIVE STAFFMarK L GoLdsTeinExecutive Director

Judy diaMondsTeinAssistant Executive Director

TeMpLe coLdrenDirector of Finance amp Administration

sTephanie sMarTschanDirector of Marketing

JiM MueTh Director of Planned Giving amp Endowments

aaron GorodzinsKyDirector of Outreach amp Community Relations

Taffi neyDonor Development Officer

Barry J haLperPresident JFLV

EDITORIAL BOARDMonica friess Acting ChairBarBara reisner

JudiTh rodwin

sara ViGneri

Member American Jewish Press Association

All advertising is subject to review and approval by The Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley (JFLV) JFLV reserves the right to decline withdraw andor edit any ad The appearance of any advertising in HAKOL does not represent an endorsement or kashrut certification Paid political adver-tisements that appear in HAKOL do not represent an endorsement of any candidate by the JFLV

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bull Supporting Jews in need wherever they may bebull Supporting Israel as a Jewish homelandbull Supporting and encouraging Jewish education in the Lehigh Valley as

a means of strengthening Jewish life for individuals and familiesbull Supporting programs and services of organizations whose values and

mission meet local Jewish needs

To accomplish this mission the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley is committed to the following operating guidelinesbull Raising and distributing funds to support the core valuesbull Developing Jewish leadersbull Building endowments to support implementation of core valuesbull Committing to ongoing Jewish community strategic planningbull Fostering cooperation among organizations and community buildingbull Evaluating all decisions with respect to fiscal responsibilitybull Identifying unmet needs and investing in community initiatives to help

get them started bull Coordinating and convening a community response as an issue or

need arisesbull Setting priorities for allocation and distribution of funds bull Acting as a central address for communication about events

programs and services of the Jewish community as a whole

Approved by the JFLV Board of Directors on November 15 2000

JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE LEHIGH VALLEYWe gratefully acknowledge those individuals who have offered expressions of friendship by requesting that trees be planted in the Yoav--Lehigh Valley Partnership Park

IN HONORSYLVIA BUBHappy Birthday Francine amp Anthony Godfrey

THE LEVITT FAMILYChag Pesach Sameach The Shimon Family

RABBI REBECCA SCHORRIn appreciation of her inspirational presentation JFLV Womenrsquos Division

IN MEMORYHAROLD KAPLAN(Husband of Nancy Kaplan) Elaine Lerner

ABRAM SHNAPER(Father of Sara Schonbach) Roberta and Robert Kritzer

TO ORDER TREES call the JFLV at 610-821-5500 or visit wwwjewishlehighvalleyorg

comUNITYUnfortunately there are winners and losers in real life

FROM THE DESK OF MARK L GOLDSTEINExecutive Director | Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley

markgjflvorg

Dear Readers

Theyrsquove thrown down the gauntlet The Altmans in endowing Phoebersquos Lion of Judah pin the proposed Federation officers in stepping up to the plate the graduates whose beautiful faces reveal hopes and ideals The same is true of our fathers who we honor this month and our country whose flag many of us will display on Flag Day They are a testament to commitment However commitment isnrsquot about the past not at all

Commitment is a pledge a standard to be attained and many to whom we look have set quite a high standard

This summer we send off our young to camp or to their future abodes we honor retirees like the JCCrsquos Sheryl Block and Congregation Brith Sholomrsquos Rabbi Allen Juda

We welcome guests such as our Israeli shlichim and newcomers to our community -- all on the strength of their commitment In the process we are sure to ask what is promised to us But herersquos a better

question What do we promise them in return

ShalomJennifer Lader

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS COMMITTEE AND PARTICIPANTS Look for photos from the 3rd Annual Mortimer S Schiff Memorial Golf Tournament in the JulyAugust issue

By Monica FriessSpecial to HAKOL

Mark Scoblionko a native Allentonian had been back in the area for about 15 years in the 1980s when he was asked to join the board of the Jew-ish Federation of the Lehigh Valley He has been a steady member since then both on the general board and on the executive committee serving as a vice president for many years

In 2012 he ldquoretiredrdquo from the board yet clearly he felt there was much more to achieve in his lifetime ldquoI was off the board for one year and found I missed the connec-tionrdquo said Scoblionko In June of 2013 he rejoined and next month Scoblionko will begin his tenure as president of the JFLV

ldquoMark has had a distin-guished involvement in the Jewish community both as a board member and in his pro bono legal workrdquo said Mark L Goldstein executive direc-tor of the Federation

A senior partner in Scoblionko Scoblionko Muir amp Melman Scoblionko has been president of the Jew-ish Day School Endowment Fund for over 20 years and has served as legal counsel for the JDS and the JCC He co-chaired the Federationrsquos Strategic Planning Commit-

tee with outgoing Federation President Barry J Halper and is eager to continue its imple-mentation

ldquoOne of the strongest findings to come out of the strategic plan was the need for services for senior citizensrdquo said Scoblionko Services such as transportation easy home ldquofixesrdquo and community programming to increase so-cialization will continue to be addressed under his term Scoblionko cites other areas that the board will focus on He will continue the commit-ment of his predecessor in working to promote increased collaboration among our local agencies and organizations and building bridges across the Lehigh Valley

ldquoWhen I first joined the board I was involved in the merger of Allentown Bethle-hem and Easton into a single Federationrdquo Scoblionko said ldquoI want to see greater overall participation and exchanges among the three communities and among our local agen-ciesrdquo

A major issue and one of his greatest challenges will be addressing the finan-cial status of the Federationrsquos primary agencies ldquoEveryone is stretched quite thinrdquo he said ldquoand we will have to broaden the campaign to serve the needs of those agencies while also maintain-

ing a strong commitment to Israel and Jews abroadrdquo To this end Scoblionko is looking at the success of such philanthropic trends as donor-directed giving

Scoblionko grew up in a family devoted to Jewish volunteerism His father E G Scoblionko served as presi-dent of the World Council of Conservative Synagogues as well as president of Temple Beth El in Allentown whose religious school is named for him He met his wife Deena at Cornell University and they have two children and three grandchildren

Scoblionko brings an unassuming humble leader-ship style to the office Gold-stein said and will continue Halperrsquos good work ldquoHe wonrsquot be satisfied with a status quo or with doing things a

certain way just because thatrsquos the way theyrsquove always been done

ldquoMark has a great respect for those who take time to volunteer on behalf of their communityrdquo Goldstein added Indeed Scoblionko praises those who have contributed their time and their talent and says he wants to ldquoemulate those leaders who have set and who continue to set great examplesrdquo

ldquoI look forward to Markrsquos tenure as Federation Presidentrdquo outgoing President Halper said ldquoMark brings to the position an in-depth knowledge of the Lehigh Valley Jewish community and a desire to have Federation make a very positive impact on the people and institutions in our communityrdquo

Scoblionko said he looks forward to the challenges to be undertaken as president ldquoI have a lot of respect for the office and for all of those who have preceded me and I want my leadership tenure to be meaningful for the community and for merdquo

HAKOL LEHIGH VALLEY | JUNE 2014 3

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Scoblionko brings lsquohumble leadership stylersquo to Federation presidency


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By Raymond L Singer MDSpecial to HAKOL

ldquoThere are great chaplains and then therersquos Seth Phillipsrdquo

You might think this was a cordial compliment from one of the many clergy who Rabbi Seth Phillips has come to know in Allentown since arriving in 2012 at Congregation Keneseth Israel where he is to be installed as rabbi on June 13

The quote however is not local or recent It comes from Commander Stephen Schutt Executive Officer of Naval Support Activity in Naples Italy in 2009 where Rabbi Seth served for three of his 20 years as Navy chaplain

Where did this story of Navy Chaplain Phillips begin and how did he come to call Allentown his home

Born in Brooklyn New York Phillips and his family soon moved to Richmond Virginia where he grew up and eventually attended the Douglas S Freeman High School Prior to graduation in 1970 young Seth Phillips took a career aptitude test known as the ldquoStrong Interest Inventoryrdquo which remarkably told him that he would be good at two things the ministry and the military Inspired by having the thrill of meeting Moshe Dayan after the Six Day War Rabbi Seth majored in history at Penn State and began his rabbinical studies in Jerusalem at the Hebrew Union College in 1973

Though still holding an interest in the military Rabbi Seth began as a pulpit rabbi first in Ohio for two years and then made the extraordinary move to lead a congregation in Melbourne Australia for the next eight years Rabbi Seth returned to the States in 1989 settling in Naples Florida where he led the only synagogue in town for three years But the winds of change chance and good fortune were about to bring all of his passions together seemingly overnight

The First Gulf War -- Operation Desert Storm -- captured the worldrsquos attention in 1990-91 Approaching

a birthday with a zero Rabbi Seth received a simple postcard from a Navy chaplain inviting him to consider serving Uncle Sam and Uncle Moses At age 40 Rabbi Seth received his US Navy commission and would spend the next three years at Camp Smedley D Butler in Okinawa Japan where more than 10000 Marines were based There he developed a passion for marathon running which continues to this day

Lieutenant Commander Rabbi Seth Phillips then became the first Jewish chaplain to serve on a Navy destroyer DDG-51 USS Arleigh Burke was a guided-missile destroyer that was part of a squadron of five ships that served on a fleet to protect the USS Dwight D Eisenhower a nuclear aircraft carrier With few to no Jews on board and no other clergy Rabbi Seth worked with Catholic and Protestant lay leaders on these ships to meet the religious needs of all sailors

Once while on a Mediterranean deployment Rabbi Seth was invited to the carrier to offer the ldquoEvening Prayer at Seardquo from the bridge Imagine the scene of pitch black darkness at sea sailors praying for peace and missing their loved ones at home interrupted every 23 seconds by a fighter jet taking off or landing As spoken to the sailors at the time and as he continues to reiterate after saying Kaddish in Allentown for todayrsquos military casualties ldquoNo greater love a man hath this but to lay down his life for his friendsrdquo

After serving in Italy and heading for his last three years of service in Annapolis Maryland the US Naval Academy named Rabbi Seth the first rabbi ever to serve as chaplain of the Navy football team Only one player on the team was Jewish but the team accepted and loved Rabbi Seth They were particularly touched when he taped a pregame message for their game against Southern Mississippi that happened to fall on Yom Kippur

Although it came time to retire

from the Navy Rabbi Seth was not about to retire from his passions for teaching Judaism serving the community and helping those in need of spiritual and emotional understanding and support

Former Congregation Keneseth Israel Rabbi Donald Berlin now retired in Annapolis Maryland reached out to Rabbi Seth to consider the role of interim rabbi at KI in Allentown The location was ideal as his wife Marge loved New York City and had hoped to spend more time there But what truly drew Rabbi Seth to take on this new challenge was his need to continue to work in a team setting After only a few meetings it was apparent to Rabbi Seth KI board members and the congregation that all of his passions for teaching community diversity and team play would continue well in his new spiritual home on Chew Street in Allentown

To say that Rabbi Seth has raised the spirits of Congregation Keneseth Israel and of the community is an understatement His passion transcends all religions and cultures as he continues to break down barriers by organizing and participating in interfaith services as well as a vast array of diverse cultural community events

Rabbi Seth has worked with the congregation together rejuvenating the health of KI The congregation is overjoyed and humbled that he has accepted the permanent position of rabbi It can be seen on the faces of the many new young family members whose children are immediately drawn to Rabbi Sethrsquos humor warmth and passion Most of all it can be seen on the faces of the many longtime loyal members who have remained devoted to this historic synagogue

As for me I have a smile on my face as I drive to the hospital at 6 am

A worldly rabbi makes a world of difference at home

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Rabbi SethContinues on page 19

Celebrating the excellent results of their event creativity some members of the Spring Event committee enjoy a glass of wine

Above left Roberta Kritzer and Suzanne Lapiduss happily arrive

Left Carah Tenzer poses with Debi Wiener

Above right the view from above - at Vault 634

Right Jessica Cooperman stands with good friend and speaker Shira Kohn

Rabbi Seth Phillips just back from running the Boston Marathon in 2013 He is to be installed as rabbi at Congregation Keneseth Israel on June 13

After pledging their support of $365 or more to the 2014 Campaign for Jewish Needs Federation women got to hear about more pledges -- to Jewish sororities in the post-World War II years

Guest speaker Shira Kohn enlightened the women about Jewish college sororities and their encounters with social and political movements in postwar America at the Spring Event on May 7

The women were wined and dined at a brand new event venue on Hamilton Street in Allentown Vault 634 The renovated bank provided a great backdrop for the evening


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Primo Levi Holocaust survivor and noted author wrote ldquoMonsters exist but they are too few in numbers to be truly dangerous More dangerous are (those who are) ready to believe and act without asking questionsrdquo With these words Regina Brenner opened this yearrsquos Yom HaShoah observance ldquoWe learn in other words that it is not what you do when you have no choices but it is what you do when you have a choicerdquo Brenner said The Lehigh Valley Jewish commu-nity turned out both to remember those who died and to recognize the actions of the late Jose Arturo Castellanos a Salvadoran diplomat who issued illegal certificates of Salva-doran citizenship thereby saving tens of thousands of Jews mainly in Hungary His daughter Frieda Garcia addressed a full house at the JCC on the evening of April 27

What you do when you have a choice

For Israelrsquos 66th birthday this year the community celebrated at a picnic at the JCC while elected officials weighed in with proclamations of celebration and support For the complete text of the proclamations visit wwwjewishlehighvalleyorgcrc Photo highlights of the community event are shown at right

ldquoGenerations of Jews dreamed of the day when the Jewish people would have their own state in their historic homeland and 66 years ago today that dream came true Today Israel thrives as a diverse and vibrant democracy and as a lsquostart-up nationrsquo that celebrates entrepreneurship and innovationrdquo (PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA) hellip

ldquoI want to extend my warmest congratulations on the 66th anniversary of the founding of the modern state of Israelrdquo (SEN BOB CASEY) hellip

For over six decades the Jewish State has been a symbol of democratic courage in the Middle East and around the world Without question Israel is the United Statesrsquo closest ally and friend in the region and among its best allies in the worldrdquo (SEN PAT TOOMEY) hellip

ldquoAs the Israeli people celebrate 66 years of independence America remains committed to working closely with Israel to support a future of peace and prosperityrdquo (REP MATT CARTWRIGHT) hellip

ldquoIt is my fervent hope that our countriesrsquo ties will be long intertwined and mutually beneficial Shalomrdquo (REP CHARLIE DENT)

Proclamations celebrate Israelrsquos birthday


THE JEWISH COMMUNITY HAS STYLE Look for a special Shalom Lehigh Valley supplement in the August issue of Lehigh Valley Style

Editorrsquos Note The Wax Family Fund Leadership Fellows are a committed group of community leaders participating in a year-long program which included the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington DC and features high-level speakers and a mission abroad This story highlights one of their recent programs

Nestled between Russia Georgia Armenia Iran and the Caspian Sea is Azerbaijan a small country with a remarkably strong relationship with Israel Roughly the size of Maine and with about nine million citizens Azerbaijan includes a Jewish community practicing freely within the majority Shia Muslim country After Azerbaijan gained its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 it emerged as a Western-looking independent secular state with a vibrant and diverse culture Its commitment to multiculturalism and religious freedom as well as its strong partnerships with Israel strikes a dramatic contrast to its immediate neighbors

On May 7 the Wax Fellows enjoyed a firsthand account of this countryrsquos fascinating story when Rauf Mammadov a director with the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and Ari Mittleman formerly a senior staff member with Sen Bob Casey and currently a consultant with a bipartisan federal government affairs and public relations firm based in New York City and Washington DC visited with the group in the Lehigh Valley SOCAR delivers natural gas crude oil and refined petrochemicals across Europe and it serves as the largest energy supplier to Israel Mammadov also explained that Israeli defense firms now sell more than $16 billion annually in products to

Azerbaijan Mammadov and Mittleman

discussed the countryrsquos unique climate geography and topography including its snowy mountainous regions nature reserves and beaches As Mittleman pointed out ldquoWhere else can you ski go to the beach visit Jewish communities that have survived since the Babylonian Empire and walk the same cobblestone streets as Marco Polo explored all in the same dayrdquo

The Azerbaijan story was not always peaceful While it is believed that the earliest settlers moved into the area around 1000 BC Alexander the Great conquered the land in the fourth century and the Mongolians invaded in the 13th century The land later became part of the Ottoman Empire until the Russians wrestled away control in the 18th century Except for a brief independence between 1918 and 1920 the country remained under Soviet rule until 1991 It was also invaded by the Nazis with the goal of controlling gas and oil resources and more than 400000 Azerbaijanis died defending the land

Although Azerbaijan has developed ties with the United States and enjoys a seat on the United Nations Security Council it remains concerned about its neighbors specifically Iran and Armenia Mammadov now spends a considerable amount of time meeting with American politicians and community leaders in an effort to strengthen his countryrsquos relationships in the US The cross country tour with Mittleman seems to be paying dividends Following the event with the Wax Fellows it is clear that at a minimum he has some new friends in the Lehigh Valley

Wax Fellows connect with Azerbaijan

Coming soonSENIOR LIFE

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JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY

Nominees for the 2014-15 Board of Directors

The Federationrsquos Board consists of thirty-three (33) elected direc-tors serving staggered three (3) year terms Each year therefore the Nominating Committee nominates eleven (11) directors for three-year terms The nominated directors will be presented for election at the

Jewish Federation of the Lehigh ValleyANNUAL MEETING

Thursday June 12 2014 at 630 PMat the Jewish Community Center

Dr Jeffrey BlinderRichard BubDr Lisa EllisVicki Glaser

Ellen Hof

Stuart KrawitzDr Michael Notis

Nan RonisDr Frank Tamarkin

Robert WaxDr Israel

Zighelboim

Pursuant to the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley by-laws ldquoany twenty (20) members of the Federation may by petition present to the Secretary the name of any one qualified member for nomination No member may sign more than one such petition No person shall be eligible for election as a member of the Board of Directors unless his or her name shall thus have been submitted to the Secretary or nominated by said Nominating Committeerdquo

The Board Nominating Committee recommendations are

DIRECTORS 3-YEAR TERMS (ENDING IN 2017)

President Mark Scoblionko

Vice Presidents Karen CooperDr Carol Bub

FromerSandra Goldfarb

Nan RonisDr Nicole Rosenthal

Dr Robert Wilson

Secretary Lawrence Center

TreasurerIris Epstein

HONORARYPresidentRoss Born

TreasurerRoberto

Fischmann

HONORARYVice PresidentsLeonard Abrams

Bob BornNathan Braunstein

Barnet Fraenkel Murray Goodman

Stanley WaxMartin Zippel

The Officers Nominating Committee recommendations are

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERSRita Scheller

Ronnie SheftelJean Weiner

Mayor Matti Sarfatti Harcavi Yoav Israel

IN MEMORYHILDA BRETT(Mother of Erica Silverman) Lisa and Ellis BlockLEAH BUB(Mother of Sam Bub) Bill and Pauline TrachtenbergCHARLES GOLDBERG(Husband of Darlyne Goldberg) Selma RothINEZ GROSS(Sister of Baron Jasper) Jeanette and Eduardo Eichenwald Lynda and Stuart Krawitz Arlene and Richard SteinDANIEL HERTZ(Brother of Morty Hertz) Joan LichtensteinCHARLES KAPLAN(Stepfather of Suzanne Lapiduss) Jeanette and Eduardo Eichenwald The Ford Family Lisa and Barnet Fraenkel Beth and Wesley Kozinn Merry Landis Elaine and Leon Papir Donald and Randi Senderowitz Stan and Vicki WaxJANET LINDSLEY(Wife of Eric Boswell) Jay HaltzmanMIRIAM MARIN(Mother of Eydie Glickstein) Jeanette and Eduardo Eichenwald Ann and Gene Ginsberg Jane and Arthur Kaplan Beth and Wesley Kozinn Stan and Vicki WaxDIANE MELTZER(Mother of Josh Meltzer) Lisa and Barnet FraenkelHAROLD ldquoSPIKErdquo ROTH(Brother of Monro Roth) Betty Greenberg Selma RothABRAM SHNAPER(Father of Sara Schonbach) Jeanette and Eduardo Eichenwald Beth and Wesley Kozinn Eileen and Richard Lewbart

Evelyn and Jay LipschutzHILLEL SILBERG(Husband of Haralyn Silberg) Lisa and Barnet FraenkelFLORENCE SNYDER(Daughter-in-Law of Stuart and Janice Schwartz) Mark Goldstein and Shari Spark JFLV StaffEDITH STRAUSS(Mother of Jay Strauss) Ross and Wendy BornLORRAINE LESAVOY WEISBERGER(Mother of Lynda Krawitz) Cathy Sacher Donald and Randi SenderowitzBEATRICE ROTH ZIMMET(Sister of Jean Mandel) Jeanette and Eduardo Eichenwald

IN HONORMARILYN CLAIREHappy Special Birthday Bill and Pauline TrachtenbergTHE ROBERT COHEN FAMILYHappy Pesach The Shimon FamilyLYNN AND SAM FELDMANEngagement of son Peter to Deena Carol and Stewart Furmansky Jane and Arthur Kaplan Jennifer Kaplan Elaine and Leon PapirJULIE FRAENKELGraduation from Bucknell University Serita SilbergBOBBY AND BONNIE HAMMELBirth of grandson Jackson Hammel Lisa and Ellis BlockEVA AND LARRY LEVITTBat Mitzvah of granddaughter Danielle Jeanette and Eduardo EichenwaldDORIS LIFLANDHappy 90th Birthday Shirley and Lou FurmanskyJAY AND EVELYN LIPSCHUTZBirth of grandson Adam Leisawitz Lisa and Ellis Block CARL AND JUDY OLESHTraceyrsquos graduation

Stan and Vicki WaxJEFF AND SUSAN NULLMANBirth of granddaughter Jolie Stan and Vicki WaxRANDI AND DONALD SENDEROWITZGraduation of daughter Rissa from Univer-sity of Pittsburgh Judy Marc Noah amp Molly Diamondstein Betty GreenbergMICKEY AND EILEEN UFBERGBat Mitzvah of granddaughter Alexa Karl and Sara Glassman Bill and Pauline Trachtenberg Stan and Vicki WaxLORA AND SHARONE VAKNINBat Mitzvah of daughter Danielle Arlene and Richard Stein

HELEN amp SOL KRAWITZ HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL FUNDIN MEMORYABRAM SHNAPER(Father of Sara Schonbach) Lisa and Ellis BlockLORRAINE LESAVOY WEISBERGER(Mother of Lynda Krawitz) Marjorie and Baron Jasper

IN HONORSTUART KRAWITZSpeedy recovery Joani Lesavoy and Sid Greenberg Marjorie and Baron JasperBOB MALENOVSKYContinued good health Joani Lesavoy and Sid GreenbergJULIAN RAPPAPORTSpeedy recovery Joani Lesavoy and Sid Greenberg

We gratefully acknowledge those individuals who have offered expressions of friendship through recent gifts to the Lehigh Valley Jew-ish Foundation The minimum contribution for an Endowment Card is $10 Call 610-821-5500 or visit wwwjewishlehighvalleyorg to place your card requests Thank you for your continued support

LEHIGH VALLEY JEWISH FOUNDATION

THE JEWISH COMMUNITYrsquoS ENDOWMENT FUND | Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley


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July 23

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June 18

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Enjoy FREE movies under the stars

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One of the most profound quotes from our Torah comes from Vayeitzei in Genesis Jacob awakes from his dream and says ldquoTruly God is in this place and I did not know itrdquo He is awestruck and says ldquoHow awe-inspiring is this place This is none other than the house of God and this is the gate of heavenrdquo (Genesis 2816-17) I serve Temple Shirat Shalom a new congregation in the Valley only three years old We have religious school at the JCC services at the

Swain School and sometimes in peoplersquos homes We have to find our spirituality in ourselves The beautiful edifices are not there to aid us in our learning or worship Oftentimes on a Friday night I refer to the room in which we worship as our sanctuary I have asked congregants whether they feel that the room we worship in is a sanctuary they all say yes This made me think about the nature of prayer and community

We have celebrated many of our congregantsrsquo life cycle events on a Friday night For our size I cannot believe how many times people wish to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries as well as all the ufrufs baby namings yahrzeits and of course brsquonai mitzvahs at our services It is the desire to share their lives in a Jewish context with their fellow congregants that compels them Obviously the being together brings God into our midst It is not the trappings that are needed it is amcha the people of Israel that are needed

A few weeks ago I officiated at a brsquonai mitzvah that took place at home There were many logistical

issues but once we began I felt something very special The Jacob quote was in my mind It was a beautiful service filled with love and pride for the young adults God and the Jewish people The sun was shining through the windows and the twins were surrounded by everyone and everything they love The intimacy of the service was lovely I think everyone who attended was surprised at how moving it was We are used to services in large sanctuaries with many people participating This was just the basics and that was more than enough Everything was included our tradition was able to shine through with nothing between us and the Presence of God

When I was in seminary we would joke that we should guard against an edifice complex It certainly is moving to enter a lovely space however as I have learned over these past three years what is lasting and important is what you walk in with Religious experiences can happen anywhere As Jacob realized God can dwell in a place where you use a rock for a pillow

W R I T I N G S F R O M T H E

C L E R G Y

CANTOR ELLEN SUSSMANTemple Shirat Shalom

Everything was included

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SYDNEY AHDIEH

SYDNEY AHDIEHDaughter of Lori and Houman AhdiehPARKLAND HIGH SCHOOLVarsity Cross Country (Lettered) Varsity Lacrosse (Lettered) Key Club Scholastic Art and Writing Regional Gold Key Winner for Photography National Art Honor Society BBYO Shalshelet Super Sunday volunteer LVHN volunteer Lacrosse referee YoFresh employee Plans to attend Temple University College of Health Professions and Social Work to study occupational therapy

AARON BELMANSon of Cindee Belman and Neil BelmanPARKLAND HIGH SCHOOLSpanish Honor Society Varsity Track and Field Varsity Soccer Frisbee Golf NFTY BBYO Lehigh Valley United Boys 95 (nationally and regionally ranked US Youth soccer team) Camp Harlam Plans to attend Elizabethtown College and play soccer there

REBECCA BERNFELDDaughter of Francyne and David BernfeldPARKLAND HIGH SCHOOLWelcome Pack BBYO (Vice President 2010-11) JFS-LV Junior Volunteer of the Year (2009) Bowling Religious School aide at Temple Beth El Plans to attend Bloomsburg University to study early childhood education

SPENCER COOLIDGESon of Heidi and Eric CoolidgePARKLAND HIGH SCHOOLVarsity Debate Team Mr Parkland Symphonic Band AZA (godol srsquogan and shaliach) Kuhnsville Car Wash Elevation Burger Grand Lawn Baseball Allentown Blues Rugby Club volunteer at Parkland Public Library Plans to attend Penn State-University Park to study English and pre-law

HANNAH COOPERDaughter of Rebecca and Mitchell CooperJACK M BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY Varsity Lacrosse Varsity Swim Chesed Club (community service organization) Friendship Circle Plans to attend Colorado College

MOLLY DIAMONDSTEINDaughter of Marc and Judy DiamondsteinPARKLAND HIGH SCHOOLAmerican Sign Language Club Symphonic Band Girls Lacrosse Key Club Debate Team National Honor Society National English Honor Society National Math Honor Society American Sign Language Honor Society United Synagogue Youth North American Federation of Temple Youth BBYO LVAIC Scholar Athlete Plans to attend Colgate University to study political science and has been recruited to the Colgate Womenrsquos Lacrosse team

TROY EMSWILERSon of Mark and Alyssa EmswilerPARKLAND HIGH SCHOOLEngineering Club (Vice President) Science Olympiad National Honor Society Spanish Honor Society (Vice President) Math Honor Society Science Honor Society Participant in VEX Robotics World Championship 2014 Da Vinci Science Center Youth Volunteer of the Year Lifeguard Lawn Mowing Entrepreneur Plans to attend University of Pittsburgh to study chemical engineering

RACHEL GEVIRTZ Daughter of Jeffrey and Nancy GevirtzPARKLAND HIGH SCHOOLKey Club Lacrosse Spanish Honor Society English Honor Society Math Honor Society National Honor Society Plans to attend Lehigh University

AUSTIN HEDDENSon of Marla Freedman and Moody HeddenLEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY REGIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLChoir Glee Club Guitar Club Technology Student Association National Honor Society AZA (Mazkir) non-voting Board Member of Jewish Family Service BBYO Lutron Explorer Post Camp Ramah Plans to attend Penn State Lehigh Valley to study computer engineering

ALEC KAUFMANSon of Phyllis and Jay KaufmanMORAVIAN ACADEMYSoccer Basketball Moravian Academy Ringers MA Links Model UN Coffeehouse Comenius Project Red Cross Club (President) Friendship Circle Lehigh Valley Hospital Volunteer Da Vinci Science Center Parkland Community Library Plans to attend University of Rochester to study chemical engineering

JESSICA LANDDaughter of Sam and Sharon LandEMMAUS HIGH SCHOOLCostume Crew (Co-head) 4-H Riding Club (President) Drama Club School Band Womenrsquos Choir National Honor Society Spanish Honor Society Certificate of Merit from Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Horseback Riding Counselor Muhlenberg College Costume Shop Employee Animal Sanctuary Volunteer Dance Knitting Sewing Plans to attend Muhlenberg College to study theatre dance and costume design

SARAH LENNICKDaughter of Rob and Heidi LennickPARKLAND HIGH SCHOOLNational Honor Society Spanish Honor Society (Vice President) PALs Club Spanish Club Lacrosse Undercover Tobacco Buyer for FDA Plans to attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute to study international relations

JUSTIN MANHOFFSon of Dion and Mindy ManhoffMORAVIAN ACADEMYVarsity Soccer Varsity Basketball Varsity Baseball Moravian Academy Links Orchestra Student Government Class Representative Rotary Club Scholastic Scrimmage Peer Tutor American Mathematics competition Nominee Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Woodworking Presidential Academic Award High Honor Roll Most Improved Baseball Player 2012 Habitat for Humanity (Volunteer) JCC Youth Basketball Team Hanover Township Community Center (Volunteer) Green Pond Day Camp (Counselor) Sacred Heart Hospital (Volunteer) Attended Georgetown University Medical Institute Jewish Genetic Diseases Campaign Plays piano and drums Plans to Attend Bucknell University on a pre-med track

HALLE NELSONDaughter of Michael and Deborah NelsonPARKLAND HIGH SCHOOLLitmag Chorus BBYO Wesleyan Universityrsquos Liberal Arts Center for Creative Youth Intensive Syracuse University Summer College Confirmation Plans to attend West Chester University to study communication

BENJAMIN NEWMANSon of Tova Goldstein and Bernie NewmanLIBERTY HIGH SCHOOLNational Honor Society Cross Country Track and Field Relay for Life School Store (Manager) Plans to attend Temple University to study business

NATALIE SAMSDaughter of Amy and Rick SamsPARKLAND HIGH SCHOOLGerman Club National Honor Society English Honor Society German Honor Society Keneseth Israel Temple Youth

congratulations class of 2014AARON BELMAN REBECCA BERNFELD SPENCER COOLIDGE HANNAH COOPER MOLLY DIAMONDSTEIN TROY EMSWILER

NATALIE SAMS SHAMMAI SANABRIA NADAV SCHOR SARAH SCHUBACHBENJAMIN NEWMANHALLE NELSONJUSTIN MANHOFF






(President) SPYA softball works at Keneseth Israel Religious School Plans to attend University of Pittsburgh

SHAMMAI SANABRIASon of Elizabeth Citron and Joseph SanabriaEMMAUS HIGH SCHOOLAZA Plans to attend the Antonelli Institute to study photography

NADAV SCHORSon of Anat and Oded SchorPARKLAND HIGH SCHOOLFuture Business Leaders of America GEO NHS MHS Spanish Club Global Awareness Club (President) Senior Academic Distinction Award BBYO Shalshelet Plans to attend Pennsylvania State University

SARAH SCHUBACHDaughter of Sharon and Gregg SchubachPARKLAND HIGH SCHOOLArt Club Club Med (Vice President) Track and Field National Honor Society Math Honor Society Spanish Honor Society English Honor Society Science Honor Society Art Honor Society Camelot for Kids junior board member USY Friendship Circle Camp Ramah Plans to attend Franklin amp Marshall College to study biological foundations of behavior and neuroscience

MARLEE SENDEROWITZDaughter of Randi and Donald SenderowitzMORAVIAN ACADEMYLinks Pride Mentor Scholastic Scrimmage Prom Committee Peer Tutor Mensa Presidentrsquos Education Award International Leadership Network Young Achiever Award Carson Scholar Award Leader of Tomorrow Award Kohlrsquos Cares Scholarship Award Society of Women Engineers scholarship recipient AXA Achievement Community Scholarship finalist PA Society of

Professional Engineers scholarship recipient Plans to attend Georgia Institute of Technology to study engineering

DANA SHUSTIKDaughter of Ofer and Miriam ShustikMORAVIAN ACADEMYMoravian Academy International Club (President) Moravian Academy Student Ambassador Moravian Academy Student Council Paula Ward Leadership Award BBG (President 2012-13) BBG Treasurer 2011-12 BBYO Plans to attend Emory University

SAM TOPPSon of Jen and Steve ToppLIBERTY HIGH SCHOOLMarching Band (1st Company) Orchestra (1st Chair) Swim Team Plans to attend either Boston University or Northeastern University to study engineering

ADDIE WILDDaughter of Russell Wild and Susan WildPARKLAND HIGH SCHOOLPASC Soccer photography Plans to attend Kutztown University

SAMUEL ZIONTS-BERNSTEINSon of Brian and Kym Zionts-BernsteinSOUTHERN LEHIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Marching Band Concert Band Jazz Band Orchestra Low Brass Section Leader Lehigh County Honors Band AZA Aleph of the Month Boy Scouts Star Rank BBYO NFTY and NFTY Eisendrath International Exchange High School in Israel (Spring 2013) Plans to attend Lock Haven University to study physics in the pre-engineering program

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MARLEE SENDEROWITZ DANA SHUSTIK SAM TOPP ADDIE WILD SAMUEL ZIONTS-BERNSTEIN

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Phoebe agreed to go on a double date to the movies and a few weeks later Art called again and offered to ride the bus up to her house ndash in the wealthier part of town -- and then they would ride back down to his part of town together The bus wasnrsquot Phoebersquos style she had a car available and seemingly against her better judgment responded that she was going to a dance but would stop by and see him first

Art knew the evening would be his last chance to impress Phoebe but he needed some money to pull it off He was signed up as an Rh-negative blood donor at the hospital so he went ahead and sold some blood With the money he said ldquoI bought an authentic leather jacket with real sheepskin lining and put on my ruby-encrusted Presidentrsquos pinrdquo Art said he was the second ldquoJewish guyrdquo ever initiated into his fraternity and the first Jewish president of his fraternity At that time he was a student at Muhlenberg College ldquoThey really gave me my startrdquo by finding a scholarship and giving it to him he said He is now an emeritus trustee for the school

True to her word Phoebe drove to town and the two went over to her fatherrsquos store The Music Mart They spent 20 minutes together and then Phoebe went to her dance as planned However she later admitted to having said that evening ldquoIf Irsquove met the man Irsquom going to marry I met him todayrdquo

For his part Art recalled that his eyes popped when he saw the classical record collection at the shop of Phoebersquos father and said ldquoThis is a family Irsquod like to belong tordquo Art and Phoebe married in 1955 on Artrsquos birthday which is June 19

After college Art attended medical school and served as a pathologist for the Air Force He and Phoebe lived in various locations while starting their family of five children Art eventually got permission from the Air Force to cover a local hospital ndash something that was ldquounheard ofrdquo ndash and at times even found himself covering several hospitals at a time enabling him to pay off his school loans in just four years

Both Art and Phoebe were profoundly affected by the support for Israel that they witnessed through the years In 1947-49 Pottsville was very active in raising money for weapons for Israel and Phoebersquos family was much involved in that During the Six Day War in 1967 Art was amazed to find that his one-time Air Force Base in the small town of Chanute Illinois took up collections for Israel

Upon completing Artrsquos service in the Air Force and settling in Palmer Township in the Lehigh Valley the couple joined Bnai Abraham Synagogue Art worked for Warren Hospital and Phoebe cared for their children and household But she also had a mentor in the congregation who

urged her to get involved in the Jewish community

Although Phoebersquos health has declined in recent years ldquoshe was [a] really red hot worker for Federationrdquo Art said ldquoShe started getting the Federation known and entrenched in the east end of the Valley and was one of the pioneers of Womenrsquos Divisionrdquo Phoebe became a Lion of Judah ldquoas soon as we could afford the $5000rdquo he added

Not so long ago Art began to talk with Phoebe about endowing her annual Lion of Judah level contribution ldquoI knew it was something she would likerdquo he reflected Besides her children he said Phoebersquos work for the Federation and thereby all the people and programs it supports was ldquomore important than anythingrdquo for her

ldquoShe was dynamiterdquo Art recalled ldquoOne of her things was to say lsquoWhat do you spend on milk and bread a day Why donrsquot you figure a dollar a day to Federationrsquordquo

In addition to volunteering for the Federation Phoebe worked hard for the hospital and Art said ldquoWe were [one] of the original couples with ProJeCtrdquo a multi-denominational social service organization in Easton They continue to enjoy their family which now includes 12 grandchildren

Although the two have excellent accommodations and care it is naturally difficult for Art to witness in Phoebe the changes time has wrought With tears in his eyes Art quietly spoke of why endowing the Lion of Judah pin is so

important to him saying ldquoI would hope as long as possible people would remember Phoebe Altmanrdquo

Anyone can make a planned gift in any amount and there are many ways to become a Heritage Society member Heritage Society gifts can be structured to benefit the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley andor any other Federation constituent agency synagogue or other qualified charitable organization Contact Jim Mueth JFLV director of planned giving amp endowments at 610-821-5500 ext 333 or jimjflvorg for more information

Heritage SocietyContinues from page 1

Phoebe Altman is a longtime supporter of the Lehigh Valleyrsquos Jewish community She earned a reputation as a ldquored hot Federation workerrdquo


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By Sara RitterJCC Teacher and Mazel Tots Director

At the end of June Sheryl Block director of early childhood education at the Jewish Community Center will retire after more than 30 years on the staff As she moves toward the end of her tenure as director Block has taken the opportunity to reflect on her time at the JCC and share some wisdom with us about what her career means to her

As one of the longest-term employees of the JCC Block feels strongly about the value of the organization The seeds of this feeling were sown during her early days as a member of the JCC when she was a stay-at-home mother to her first child Andrew Block remembers fondly one of her first experiences with the JCC an encounter with Executive Director Lenny Gurvitz who greeted her by name and welcomed her to the building even though she contended she was ldquono one to himrdquo She still isnrsquot sure how Gurvitz knew who she was but she felt this individual greeting evidenced such a warm welcoming atmosphere that she remains impressed by it even now

The feeling of community expanded for Block as she

became involved in the Womenrsquos Auxiliary where she found the opportunity to meet other members get involved in activities and hone her skills in public speaking Her involvement in the community started strong and has never wavered since

Block eventually found a place to engage her passion as a part of the ECE staff When asked how she started on this career path Block said ldquoWhen I first started at the JCC [as a preschool teacher] I was having such a great time that I thought lsquoI canrsquot believe they pay me for thisrsquordquo Even as she has taken on more responsibility and many more hours over the years she said ldquobeing with children is my number one choice of what to do with my life I still love it I never want to stoprdquo

As to what helped her to become the teacher and leader she is for the ECE today Block was clear The JCC afforded her not just a strong sense of community but also the opportunities she needed to pursue her interest in working with children She joked ldquoI am so old that Irsquove worked for a series of directors gathering valuable ideas from each onerdquo

In response to ever-increasing demands on teachers Block committed to ongoing professional

development for herself and her staff introducing new online and in-service trainings for the ECE staff and constantly seeking feedback and suggestions from parents teachers and community members to help make the JCC preschool the best it can possibly be

During retirement one of Blockrsquos projects the ECE library at the JCC will receive much of her attention she intends to organize and expand the collection of books provided for the childrenrsquos

use She also intends to continue the Jewish Journeys program about the Jewish holidays that she began while director Overall Block said she sees retirement as ldquoa gift of time to do things that Irsquove always wanted to see for the schoolrdquo

We thank Sheryl Block for her many years of leadership and guidance the ECE and the community as a whole have benefited greatly from her presence on the staff and we look forward to continuing to see her at the JCC

Sheryl Block with husband Rance Known to many Lehigh Valley youngsters as ldquoMiss Sherylrdquo she is set to retire after more than 30 years with the JCC early childhood education program

JCC ECE Director Sheryl Block to retire


each morning knowing that as is his habit Rabbi Seth is out there somewhere running his miles though the community that I too have come to love and call home

The symbolism is quite personal for me Rabbi Seth and I have enjoyed many wonderful conversations about

both physical and spiritual health Indeed as a cardiac surgeon I know that the heart is more than just a pump that keeps blood circulating in our bodies It is the symbol of the love that we share with our families and our faith community While I can repair a heart with sutures Rabbi Seth knows how to nourish it with spirit and love

Thank you Lieutenant Commander Rabbi Seth Phillips

and yasher koach

Dr Raymond Singer is Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vice Chair for Quality and Patient Safety at Lehigh Valley Health Network He is a past board member for Congregation Keneseth Israel

This article was edited for space The full version is at wwwjewishlehighvalleyorg newsrabbiseth

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camps for ages 5-17Rabbi SethContinues from page 4

BBYO stands up for autism awarenessAllentown AZA boys participated in Walk Now for Autism Speaks on April 25 The BBYO boys got sponsors for the walk and raised over $800 so far toward autism research and resources The walk was part of their Stand Up Cause a community service initiative that they choose each year Their Stand Up Cause also included learning about the effects of autism and raising awareness Some of the AZA boys also participated in activities throughout the year working with autistic children such as TopSoccer and Friendship Sunday Circles Donations are still being accepted at wwwWalkNowforAutismSpeakorgLehighValleyAllentownAZA

Rabbi Seth Phillips reads to kids at a PJ Library event at the JCC Rabbi Seth leapt wholeheartedly into community life here in the Lehigh Valley


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By Michael MillerJFLV Board Member

If you are or know a Pennsylvania business owner you have a great opportunity to help students at the Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Day School

As a CPA and board member of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley I wanted to make sure you know that Pennsylvania businesses or pass-through owners can receive substantial tax breaks and directly help low-income students at the JCC and JDS Actually it will cost the business or its owners almost nothing

Offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) allows Pennsylvania businesses to receive tax credits when they contribute to state-approved scholarship organizations such as the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley Because of the limited funds budgeted by the state businesses need to apply ON July 1 for the first-come first-served tax credits

Through the Jewish Federation EITC monies help fund scholarship programs to enable children from low-income families to participate in first-rate academic programs at the JCC and JDS The Jewish

Federation has participated in the program for over 12 years

A business will receive a 90 percent state tax credit if it agrees to participate in the program for two years a 75 percent tax credit is offered for a one-year contribution And because the net charitable contribution remains eligible for the Federal tax deduction the net cost to help these children is pennies on the dollar or less

Businesses authorized to do business in Pennsylvania who are subject to one or more of the following taxes are eligible to participate in the EITC Program bull Corporate Net Income Tax bull Capital Stock Franchise Tax bull Bank and Trust Company Shares Tax bull Title Insurance Companies Shares Tax bull Insurance Premiums Tax bull Mutual Thrift Institution Tax bull Personal Income Tax of S-Corporation Shareholders Partners in a General or Limited Partnership or Members of a Limited Liability Co (LLC)

The application process is extremely efficient and it is all done online The first step requires an interested business or business owner to complete a simple online application After the DCED reviews the application and confirms there is money available in the program tax credits will be

awarded on a first-come first-served basis Once approval is received by letter from DCED businesses have 60 days to make their contribution(s)

More information about the program including the application can be found at wwwjewishlehighvalleyorgeitc The deadline for 2014-15 is July 1 Time is of the essence and applications must be entered online on the deadline day or risk losing out on this win-win opportunity

The Jewish Federation professional staff and volunteers are available to assist with your application process to make certain that the online entry is completed on July 1 2014 Certain parts of the application can be completed prior to July 1 making the process even easier on July 1 For more information visit wwwjewishlehighvalleyorgeitc

If you have any questions contact your tax advisor or the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley at 610-821-5500 or markgjflvorg

This is a tremendous opportunity for tax-paying businesses and partnership partners You will be helping children from low income households at practically no cost to you or your business And we all know that strengthening our community is a wise business decision

EITC program a win-win for businesses and Jewish students

JNSorg

Defying most prognosticators Israeli underdog Maccabi Tel Aviv won its sixth European basketball title on May 18 with a 98-86 victory over Real Madrid at the Mediolanum Forum in Milan

After the final buzzer sounded Maccabi players and coaches celebrated on the court while the more than 9000 Maccabi fans who made the trip to Milan cheered on ecstatically in the stands

Back in Tel Aviv the victory set off festive revelry in the streets with thousands of people filling Rabin Square During the game bars throughout the city were packed with fans watching the action on large screens

Both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres called Maccabi coach David Blatt that evening to congratulate him on the win

ldquoYou did it big timerdquo Netanyahu told Blatt ldquoWe have always been on the map but you kept us on the map in such an impressive wayrdquo

Peres who is 90 joked that the game had almost given him a heart attack

ldquoThe whole country is yellow tonightrdquo Peres said ldquoThe team fought like lions and won It was amazing Congratulations Maccabi -- Israel is proud of yourdquo

Guard Tyrese Rice led Maccabi with 26 points 21 of which came in the fourth quarter and overtime Rice who hit the game-winning shot in Maccabirsquos semifinal victory over CSKA Moscow on May 16 was named the MVP of the 2014 Euroleague Final Four

A Maccabi Tel Aviv game

Israel celebrates as Maccabi Tel Aviv wins European basketball title

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PJ Library is brought to you by the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley the Jewish Community Center of Allentown and the Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley in partnership with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation

Shabbat With a Little Help From My FriendsItrsquos Friday you donrsquot want to make dinner Let the JCC and PJ Library help you bring in Shabbat with music friends dinner and of course a PJ Library story Dinner is LVKC-supervised

Special guest reader Rabbi David Wilensky Camp music leader Michael Smolin will lead a Shabbatone with a sing a long

DATE FRIDAY JULY 25 2014 TIME 430 to 600 pmLOCATION JCC Campsite 5831 Vera Cruz Rd Center Valley

$18 per family Please pre-register at the JCC Welcome Desk by July 20 or by calling 610-435-3571 This is a family event parents are responsible for supervision of children at JCC campsite

Children who are in camp may stay at camp and will be supervised until parents arrive with registration and permission slip

We know this is early for working parents Please let us know if you will be joining us a little late

PJ LIBRARY Celebrates ShavuotJOIN US FOR A FREE PROGRAM (JUST PAY FOR YOUR OWN FROZEN YOGURT) Our special guest reader will teach us about Shavuot as we eat our dairy treats Crafts some surprises and of course a PJ Library story

All yogurt products at Menchies are LVKC-supervised

DATE SUNDAY JUNE 1 2014 TIME 1030 am to 1200 pmLOCATION Menchies Frozen Yogurt353 S Cedar Crest Blvd AllentownPre-register at the JCC Welcome Desk 610-435-3571 For more information contact Brenda Finberg at bfinberglvjccorgHOSTED BY THE IMERMAN AND GOLDBERG FAMILIES

GIVE A MITZVAH DO A MITZVAH

Basketball for PeaceAlex Beckerrsquos bar mitzvah is still several months away but when it comes to doing a mitzvah project Alex is on the ball The Swain School seventh grader will become a Bar Mitzvah on Oct 18 2014 at Congregation Keneseth Israel ldquoIrsquom on the basketball team at school and I really like basketball so my mom and I started Googling bar mitzvah projects for basket-ball Right away we found PeacePlayers International I loved the idea of rais-ing money for such a great organization so thatrsquos what I decided to do for my mitz-vah projectrdquo Alex said

PeacePlayers Interna-tional (PPI) is a non-profit organization that brings children in conflict together to play basketball Its goal is to unite educate and inspire young people to create a more peaceful world PPI was founded in 2001 on the premise that ldquochildren who play together can learn to live togetherrdquo It has reached more than 59000 participants through a groundbreaking peacebuilding and leadership development curriculum It uses basketball to bring chil-

dren together and teach them proven tactics for improving their communities

One of the places where you will find PPI is in the Middle East PeacePlayers International - Middle East is quite active in Israel and the West Bank It unites and edu-cates Jewish and Arab young people and their communities through the game of basket-ball It operates several multi-faceted year-round programs based on a groundbreaking curriculum developed in partnership with the Arbin-ger Institute This curriculum combines on-court experien-tial learning with frank and open discussion

To raise money for PPI Alex held a basketball tourna-ment on May 11 2014 at the Swain School in Allentown Seventh and eighth graders participated in teams of three at a $10 per person donation and spectators donated $5 each to watch the tourna-ment Alex also collected used basketball equipment at the tournament for PPI If yoursquod like to contact Alex to make a donation of equipment you can reach him at basketball-tournamentppiaolcom

Alexrsquos mom Julie Becker said she and Alexrsquos dad Eric are proud of Alex ldquoItrsquos all for such a good cause Peace-Players International gave us great guidance and support

Alex loves basketball and this just seemed to be the perfect way to share his enthusiasm with others and do some real goodrdquo

And all this of course is part of the very important event in Alexrsquos life which is about to take place ldquoIrsquom very excited about becoming a Bar Mitzvahrdquo Alex said ldquoItrsquos a lot of work but itrsquos a lot of fun toordquo

In addition to his mitzvah project Alex has made his first adult gift of tzedakah to the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley Annual Cam-paign for Jewish Needs

For help developing your mitzvah project contact Abby Trachtman program coordina-tor at abbytjflvorg or 610-821-5500

SUNDAY JUNE 1PJ Celebrates Shavuot1030 am Menchies Frozen Yogurt 353 S Cedar Crest Blvd Allentown Join us for a free program (just pay for your own frozen yogurt) Our special guest reader will teach us about Shavuot as we eat our dairy treats Crafts some surprises and of course a PJ Library story All yogurt products at Menchies are LVKC-supervised Pre-register at the JCC Welcome Center 610-435-3571 For more information contact Brenda Finberg at bfinberglvjccorg Hosted by the Imerman and Goldberg families

SUNDAY JUNE 1Love Limits and Letting Go Preparing to Send Children into an Unpredictable World7 pm Congregation Sons of Israel Phyllis Ringel Memorial Lecture Talk by social worker Marcie Lightwood Admission free Sponsored by Jewish

Family Service of the Lehigh Valley SUNDAY JUNE 8Shalom Baby Reunion10 am JCC of Allentown Shalom Baby families ndash donrsquot miss our annual reunion playdate Make new friends for you and the kiddos Snacks and drinks on us and pictures too RSVP to Abby Trachtman at 610-821-5500 or abbytjflvorg Shalom Baby is a project of the Womenrsquos Division of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley

MONDAY JUNE 93rd Annual Mortimer S Schiff Memorial Golf Tournament10 am Lehigh Country Club An all-inclusive day including a decadent dairy brunch 18 holes of golf and catered dinner in the clubhouse To make a reservation for dinner visit wwwjewishlehighvalleyorggolf

WEDNESDAY JUNE 11Pomegranate and Lion of Judah Chocolate Luncheon1130 am private residence Pome-granate and Lion of Judah women are invited to a special chocolate luncheon with ldquothe chocolate rabbirdquo Deborah R Prinz Rabbi Prinz is the author of ldquoOn the Chocolate Trail A Delicious Adventure Connecting Jews Religions History Travel Rituals and Recipes to the Magic of Cacaordquo To RSVP call 610-821-5500 or e-mail mailboxjflvorg Open to women who have made a minimum commit-ment of $1800 to the 2014 Cam-paign for Jewish Needs

THURSDAY JUNE 12Kindergarten Graduation1 pm JCC of Allentown Kline Audi-torium This afternoon is dedicated to

the first of many important milestones kindergarten graduation

THURSDAY JUNE 12Jewish Federation Community Celebration630 pm JCC of Allentown Please join us in honoring outgoing leader-ship presenting special awards and celebrating the end of the 2014 campaign year Heavy Israeli-themed hors drsquooeuvres and open bar Buffet and bar open at 615 pm See story on Page 1 for more details To RSVP contact 610-821-5500 or mailboxjflvorg

THURSDAY JUNE 12The Gallery at the JCC Art Exhibit Reception630 to 8 pm JCC of Allentown Ann Jeppesen sculptor enjoys both gardening and working with clay She has combined her favorites by creat-ing pots and sculptures for outdoor beauty Anne Marie Young creates amazing acrylic portraits Her recent Hawaiian trip inspired the use of vivid colors and island landscapes This colorful exhibit ends on Thursday July 24

THURSDAY JUNE 12Temple Beth El Healing Service7 pm Temple Beth El We will be cre-ating a safe space to bring our pain our questions and our yearning This one-hour service will be held in the Hammel Family Chapel The service will include music silent meditation traditional prayers and Torah study The entire community is invited to participate

FRIDAY JUNE 13Formal Installation of Rabbi Seth Phillips730 pm Congregation Keneseth Israel Oneg Shabbat reception fol-lowing services

FRIDAY-SATURDAY JUNE 13-14Scholar-In-Residence - Rabbi Jonathan PorathTemple Beth El Rabbi Porath is a speaker with the Jewish Federations of North America past member of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and country director for Western Russia and Belarus He will enlighten us with his ldquo175 Trips to the Jews of Russiardquo on Shabbat morning and will ldquoNurture our Jewish Hearts and Soulsrdquo on Friday evening Friday dinner at 6 pm services at 730 pm Shabbat morning service at 9 am Cost Dinner - $18 per person or $40 per household Please RSVP to Temple Beth El with your check for the Friday night dinner 610-435-3521 There will also be a kiddush luncheon following Shabbat services

SATURDAY JUNE 14Celebrating Rabbi Sethrsquos Installation6 pm Congregation Keneseth Israel Celebrate the official installation of Seth Phillips as the rabbi at KI Elegant cocktail reception featuring tastes from around the world Entertainment at 730 pm ldquoFrom Bimah to Broad-wayrdquo starring Cantor Jennifer Duretz Peled Followed by a sumptuous dessert reception Seating is limited and is first come first served Contact KI at 610-435-9074 for prices and reservations

MONDAY JUNE 16J Gourmet at Artisan Wine amp Cheese Cellars6 pm Artisan Wine amp Cheese Cel-lars 55 W Lehigh St Bethlehem Private wine tasting -- Old World vs New World Hand-crafted hearty ap-petizers and hors drsquooeuvres Freshly made chocolates from Bethlehemrsquos Chocolate Lab All registered guests in attendance are eligible to win a wine gift basket Price $50 per person JCC Member Value Price $40 per person Stop by or call the JCC Welcome Center at 610-435-3571 Limited spaces available Adults 21 and up are welcome No registrations after June 11 NO walk ins Sponsored by Adults at the J

WEDNESDAY JUNE 18Simcha Club12 pm Congregation Brith Sholom Musical event featuring Cantor Kevin Wartell and Cantor Ellen Sussman Please make a reservation and come and enjoy Call Tammy at 610-866-8009 to register or learn more

THURSDAY JUNE 19JCC Annual Meeting and Celebration530 pm JCC of AllentownPre-event BBQ dinner at 530 pm fol-lowed by the Annual Meeting at 630 pm State of the JCC tribute to retir-ing ECE Director Sheryl Block sports awards Volunteer of the Year present-ing slate of directors remarks coffee bar and desserts RSVP to newslvjccorg or 610-435-3571

SUNDAY JUNE 22Retirement Celebration Honoring Rabbi Allen and Toby Juda5 pm Congregation Brith Sholom After 39 years as the spiritual leader of Brith Sholom Rabbi Allen Juda is retir-ing Come and join us for a night of celebration nostalgia memories and surprises as we bid farewell Cocktails at 5 pm followed by dinner $75 per person Seating is limited Call Tammy at 610-866-8009 to register or learn more FRIDAY JUNE 27Temple Beth El Shira Chadasha Under the Stars730 pm Temple Beth El You and your family are invited to ldquoService Under the Starsrdquo to be held on the templersquos patio Welcoming Shab-bat surrounded by G-drsquos creations trees and plants clouds and stars enhances understanding of the words of the Kiddush ldquoThen G-d blessed the seventh day and called it holy because on it He ceased from all his work creationrdquo Join your fellow con-gregants at this special service

FRIDAY JUNE 27Mizmor Shir Musical Shabbat Experience730 pm Temple Covenant of Peace Featuring Bob Cisik on klezmer clarinet and Gene Gelfenson on piano with Bill Morrison on bass Can-tor Jill Pakman music director Dinner catered by Boscovrsquos at 630 pm A special Oneg Shabbat is planned All are welcome - call for dinner reserva-tions 610-253-2031 The event is made possible with a grant from the Easton Leadership Council of the Jew-ish Federation of the Lehigh Valley


Community CalendarTo list an event in the Community Calendar submit your information on our website wwwjewishlehighvalleyorg under the ldquoUpcoming Eventsrdquo menu

All events listed in the Community Calen-dar are open to the public and free of charge unless otherwise noted Programs listed in HAKOL are provided as a service to the community They do not necessarily reflect the endorsement of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley The JFLV reserves the right to accept reject or modify listings

FRIDAYS 8 - 930 AM WMUH 917

Featuring Cantor Wartellmuhlenbergeduwmuh

Wed June 25 - 730 PM - $45$40Sponsored by Team Capital Bank and Lehigh Valley IronPigs Baseball

453 Northampton St Easton PA 1-800-999-STATE 610-252-3132

wwwstatetheatreorg

Hakol 4x4_June_UnderTheStreetlampt_Layout 1 522014 326 PM Page 1


SUNDAY to FRIDAY

DAF YOMI 730 am Congregation Sons of IsraelAre you intrigued by thought-provoking stimu-lating and provocative religious discussion Are you enamored by the depth and scope of the Jewish legal system Are you curious about Ju-daismrsquos perspective on marriage tort law Jew-ish burial holiday observance prayer blessings and for that matter nearly any Jewish topic Then Sons of Israelrsquos daily ldquoDaf Yomirdquo class is for you Meeting all year long this class covers the gamut of Talmudic law studying one page of the talmud each day and completing the tal-mud over the course of seven and a half years Basic Jewish background is recommended

SUNDAYS

JEWISH WAR VETERANS POST 239 2nd Sunday of the month 10 am JCC of Allentown A brunch follows each meeting ndash bagels cream cheese lox herring pastry and coffee The veteran and significant other are invited as the guest of the Ladies Auxiliary Come and enjoy camaraderie and we will even listen to your ldquowar storyrdquo Questions Call Commander Sheila Berg at 610-285-2729 or sh-berg1hotmailcom

TEFILLIN CLUB amp ADULT HEBREW SCHOOL 930 am Tefillin 10 to 11 am Adult Hebrew ChabadTefillin is for Jewish men and boys over the age of Bar Mitzvah to learn about and gain appreciation for the rich and enriching Jewish practice - the mitzvah - of donning Tefillin Adult Hebrew is an opportunity for you to learn about your heritage and expand your Jewish knowl-edge so that you can keep up with your child Contact 610-351-6511

TSS HEBREW amp ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES10 am JCC of AllentownInterested in learning Hebrew for the first time or brushing up your skills Marcia Berkow teaches adult Hebrew beginning at 10 am followed at 11 am by David Vaida who will you take you through the great moments across all 5774 years of Jewish history Free and open to all RSVP at learnwithustempleshiratshalomorg or 610-820-7666

TALMUD CLASS FOR BEGINNERS 10 to 11 am Congregation Beth Avraham of Bethlehem-EastonFor informationcontact Rabbi Yitzchok I Yagod at 610-905-2166

MONDAYS

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE1130 am to 2 pm JCC of Allentown Friendship Circle is a place for people to meet make new friends and enjoy each otherrsquos com-pany We welcome all adults over 50 Friendship Circle meets weekly for lively and enjoyable programs and a delicious lunch Annual dues - $25 Regular weekly meetings and lunch - $6 First visit - NO CHARGE

THE RHYTHM OF JEWISH LIVING8 to 9 pm Temple Beth ElTaught by Rabbi Moshe Rersquoem This course will examine the ideas beliefs and practices that define and shape Jewish life through daily weekly annual and life-cycle observances The is designed as a year-long course for those wishing to learn more about the religious observances of Judaism theology of the holidays and ritual practices The course is organized around the Jewish calendar but includes other daily Jewish rituals

TUESDAYS

THE EVOLUTION OF JEWISH PRAYER1045 am JCC of AllentownRabbi Wilensky takes this class through time and space as he traces the development of Tefillah from antiquity to modern times Sponsored by Congregation Sons of Israel

YACHAD TORAH STUDY GROUP130 to 230 pm JCC of AllentownIt doesnrsquot matter how much you know it matters how much you want to know Bring your curiosity to thet Yachad Torah study group and discover the wonders adventures and meaning of the Torah Each FREE session is taught by one of our dedicated clergy members or a respected Jewish educator Held in the Teachersrsquo Learning CenterHolocaust Resource Room (lower level JCC) Call 610-435-3571 for information about individual sessions

JFS-LVrsquoS YIDDISH CLUB 130 pm Jewish Family ServiceKibbitz in the mama loshen You donrsquot need to be fluent mdash just come and enjoy Call 610-821-8722 for more information

100000 MILESYR FOR KOSHERFirst Tuesday of the month 7 pm Congregation Beth Avraham Open to all Fascinating vignettes from a mash-giach who drives approximately 100000 milesyear (yes per year) to keep the kosher supply chain intact From rural Arkansas to frigid Nova Scotia winter and summer the demands are

always there Contact Rabbi Yitzchok I Yagod Kashruth Hotline (246) 610-905-2166 rabbiya-god1gmailcom

LATTE amp LEARN8 to 9 pm Starbucks Schoenersville Road BethlehemGrab your favorite Starbucks quaff and jump right in as we relate the weekly Torah portion to world events western civilization and even our own relationships No Hebrew is required but a spirit of inquiry and a sense of humor might come in handy Contact Rabbi Mizrachi 207-404-0474 opshilohgmailcom wwwtorahovereasyblogspotcom

WEDNESDAYS

CHRONIC CONDITIONS SUPPORT GROUPSecond Wednesday of the month 10 am Jewish Family ServiceThis new support group is meeting monthly through July Cost is $5 per group assistance available if needed If interested contact Re-becca Axelrod-Cooper at 610-821-8722 to set up a pre-screening appointment

FOOD AROUND THE WORLD ITS IMPACT ON HISTORY AND CULTURE11 am to 1230 pm Congregation Brith SholomA new course on the history of food and its con-nection to culture and belief The course will be presented through watching Professor Ken Al-bala (PhD Columbia University) deliver two half-hour lectures each session (via DVD) interrupted by supplementary presentations and discus-sion Tuition for the course is $18 (make check payable to Congregation Brith Sholom) which covers 18 class sessions this spring and next fall along with all supplementary donations of food samples and invitations to a variety of lunches following most classes Register with Tammy at Brith Sholom 610-866-8009 Questions Call Rabbi Gerard at 610-248-1588 Rabbi Gerard will moderate the course

JEWISH CURRENT EVENTSFirst Wednesday of the Month 115 pm Country Meadows BethlehemRabbi Stein conducts a current events class at Country Meadows Residents express their opin-ions and have the opportunity to ask questions Sponsored by Bnai Abraham Synagogue For more information call 610-258-5343

HADASSAH STUDY GROUPEvery other Wednesday 130 pm Temple Beth ElAllentown Hadassah presents a stimulating series of short story seminars All are welcome to attend these free sessions in the Temple Beth El library The group will be reading selections from anthologies available from Amazoncom For dates and stories e-mail Lolly Siegel at spscommaolcom or call 610-439-1851

BETH AVRAHAM TORAH STUDY7 pm Congregation Beth Avraham Torah It is the common heritage that binds all Jews together Explore the ancient healing wisdom of Torah together All are welcome Who knows It might even be fun RSVP Rabbi Yitzchok I Yagod 610-905-2166 rabbiyagod1gmailcom

EXPLORATIONS IN SHOFTIM (JUDGES)7 pm Sons of Israel Facilitated by Mrs Abby Weiner this is one of the Allentownrsquos most popular classes and a continu-ation of last yearrsquos Explorations in Yehoshua This class provides in-depth study of the text and provides critical historical context for the events that follow in Jewish history

HUSBANDS ANONYMOUSFirst Wednesday of the month 730 pm location provided upon signupCalling all wives Send your husbands to this class Rabbi WIlensky guides us on how to be-come more attentive caring sensitive partners and how to strengthen and deepen our spousal relationships in the context of Torah Contact Sons of Israel for exact dates and locations

TORAH STUDIES A WEEKLY JOURNEY INTO THE SOUL OF TORAH730 pm ChabadTorah Studies by JLI presents Season Three A 12-part series Cost is $36 for the complete 12-week series (textbook included) For more information contact 610-351-6511 or Rabbichabadlehighvalleycom

ORTHODOX JEWISH LIVING WHAT IS IT amp HOW8 pm To learn more contact Rabbi Yizchok I Yagod 610-905-2166 or rabbiyagod1gmailcom

THURSDAYS

ADULT EDUCATION CLASS1015 to 1115 am Bnai Abraham SynagogueNo preparation or prior knowledge is required Rabbi Daniel Stein leads an eager-to-learn group We examine the Torah Judaism the holi-days Hebrew and Yiddish literature well-known stories and poetry Cost $10 each semester Contact 610-258-5343 officebnaiabrahamorg

MOMMY amp ME 1030 to 1115 am ChabadLed by Morah Devorah Halperin and Mrs Alli Lipson Mommy amp Me is an innovative program for babies and toddlers to experience Jewish

traditions in a stimulating fun and creative atmo-sphere Cost is $10 per class $40 for full session For information and to register morahdevorahchabadlehighvalleycom

SEALED IN THE BOOK OF LIFE1030 am to 12 pm Congregation Keneseth IsraelJoin Rabbi Seth and a friendly group of seekers who are exploring the proposed new Reform High Holy Day Machzor to discover its ancient wisdom and modern sensibilities Newcomers always welcome Knowledge of Hebrew not required Come with an open heart and do your part to improve your High Holy Day experience Contact Ms Sandra Hari 610-435-9074 Free and open to the community

WHERE CHRISTIANITY amp JUDAISM DIFFER1045 am JCC of AllentownHave you ever had to explain Judaism to non-Jewish co-workers With sensitivity and tact Rabbi Wilensky discusses both the commonalities and divergences between the Jewish and Christian faith systems Sponsored by Congregation Sons of Israel

TORAH ON TILGHMAN 1215 pm Allentown Wegmans Cantor Ellen Sussman of Temple Shirat Shalom leads a lunch and learn on the Torah Shopping is optional RSVP to contactustempleshiratsha-lomcom or 610-820-7666

FRIDAYS

TCP TOT SHABBAT SERVICE4th Friday of the month 5 pm Temple Covenant of PeaceThis wonderful program introduces children to Shabbat ritual and songs with activities de-signed especially for our youngest congregants and their families Arts and crafts stories and prayer round out the childrenrsquos activities

SIMCHA SHABBAT1st Friday of the month 630 pm Bnai Abraham SynagoguePlease join us for our musical Simcha Shabbat and stay for a special oneg to follow For more information please call Bnai Abraham Syna-gogue at 610-258-5343

SHABBAT

BEGINNERrsquoS GEMARA8 am Congregation Sons of IsraelFacilitated by Dr Henry Grossbard this is an excellent primer for developing the analyti-cal tools necessary for in-depth study of the Talmud Dr Grossbard a dynamic and erudite scholar in his own right helps students under-stand the argument-behind-the-argument using Rashi Tosafos and commentaries

JAVA AND JEANS4th Saturday of the month 10 am Bnai Abraham SynagogueJoin us for our monthly Shabbat service to discuss current topics of interest as they relate to Jewish laws and practices For more detailed information call 610-258-5343

CHAVURAT TORAH STUDYEach Shabbat following kiddush lunch Temple Beth ElNo sign-up needed for this class Taught by Shari Spark Enrich your Shabbat experience by study-ing the parashat hashavua the weekly Torah portion with other congregants each Shabbat in the library at approximately 1245 pm No previous knowledge or long-term commitments are required to participate as we discuss Torah together

ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY HALACHAH12 pm Congregation Sons of IsraelApplying the ancient wisdom of Jewish Law to modern challenges is one of the most fascinating aspects of Jewish life Join Rabbi Wilensky as he takes Halachah from the weekly Torah portion and brings it to bear on some of the most pressing issues of our time

BNEI AKIVA 545 pm Congregation Sons of IsraelAn Israel-centered fun program for kids ages eight to 14 This program is free and open to the public For information and to RSVP call 610-433-6089

Community CalendarCongregations BNAI ABRAHAM SYNAGOGUE1545 Bushkill St Easton ndash 6102585343Rabbi Daniel Stein ConservativeMORNING MINYAN services are Thursday morn-ings at 725 am SHABBAT EVENING services are Fridays at 8 pm SHABBAT MORNING services are Saturdays at 930 am RELIGIOUS SCHOOL classes are Wednesdays at 415 pm and Sun-days at 930 am

CHABAD OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY4457 Crackersport Rd Allentown ndash 6103366603Rabbi Yaacov Halperin Chabad LubavitchSHABBAT EVENING services are held once a month seasonally SHABBAT MORNING servic-es are held Saturdays at 10 am RELIGIOUS SCHOOL classes are held Wednesdays at 430 pm and Sundays at 10 am

CONGREGATION AM HASKALAH1190 W Macada Rd Bethlehem ndash 6104353775Student Rabbi Tamara Cohen ReconstructionistWeekly Shabbat services and a monthly fam-ily service with potluck dinner Religious school meets Sunday mornings Email amhaskalahof-ficegmailcom to learn more

CONGREGATION BETH AVRAHAM439 South Nulton Ave Palmer Township ndash 6109052166 | Rabbi Yitzchok Yagod Orthodox SHABBAT EVENING starts half an hour after candle lighting SHABBAT MORNING starts at 930 am followed by a hot kiddish

CONGREGATION BRITH SHOLOM 1190 W Macada Rd Bethlehem ndash 6108668009Rabbi Allen Juda Conservative MINYAN is at 745 am on Mondays and Thurs-days 9 am on Saturdays and holidays RELI-GIOUS SCHOOL classes every TuesdayThursday at 415 pm

CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL2227 Chew St Allentown ndash 6104359074Rabbi Seth D Phillips | Cantor Jennifer Duretz Peled ReformServices begin at 730 pm every Friday night The first Friday of the month is a FAMILY SERVICE and celebration of birthdays and anniversariesRELIGIOUS SCHOOL classes are held Wednes-days at 4 pm and Sundays at 930 am

CONGREGATION SONS OF ISRAEL2715 Tilghman St Allentown ndash 6104336089Rabbi David Wilensky OrthodoxSHACHARIT Sundays at 830 am Mondays and Thursdays at 630 am Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays at 645 am MINCHAHMAARIV 20 minutes before sunset FRIDAY EVENING 20 min-utes before sunset 7 pm in the summer SHAB-BAT MORNING 9 am SHABBAT AFTERNOON 90 minutes before dark

TEMPLE BETH EL1305 Springhouse Rd Allentown ndash 6104353521Rabbi Moshe Rersquoem | Cantor Kevin WartellConservativeWeekday morning minyan services at 745 am and Sunday at 9 am Shabbat evening services at 730 pm with the last Friday evening of the month featuring our Shira Chadasha Service Shabbat morning services at 9 am followed by Kiddush Religious school classes every TuesdayThursday at 4 pm and Sunday at 10 am Midra-sha school classes Monday at 7 pm Shalshelet mdash Temple Beth Elrsquos new innovative high school program mdash meets bi-monthly on Monday eve-nings from 7 to 9 pm Shalshelet (the chain) is open to ALL 10th- 11th- and 12th-grade students in the Lehigh Valley For more information contact Alicia Zahn religlious school director at school at bethelallentownorg

TEMPLE COVENANT OF PEACE1451 Northampton St Easton ndash 6102532031Tcprcncom tcopeaceorgRabbi Melody Davis | Cantor Jill PakmanReformTCP holds Shabbat evening services every Friday night at 730 pm and a Renewal Style Shabbat morning service on the 4th Saturday of the month at 1030 am A Family Shabbat Service is held on the second Friday night of each month at 630 pm Our services reflect a diverse culture of tra-ditional innovative and musical experiences with a Reform Jewish context Religious School meets on Sunday mornings from 915 am to 1215 pm We have a Family Game Movie night on the first Saturday of every month at 6 pm For more information about our Temple and activi-ties see our website at wwwtcopeaceorg or look us up on Facebook

TEMPLE SHIRAT SHALOMCantor Ellen SussmanFriday night SHABBAT WORSHIP SERVICES held at 7 pm at The Swain School 1100 South 24th St Allentown For more information Contact Us at templeshiratshalomorg or 610-820-7666

Ongoing Events

Celebrate the beauty of Shabbat

Shabbat amp Yom Tov Candlelighting Times

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CELEBRATELIFErsquoS IMPORTANT MOMENTS WITH A MAZEL TOV BOND

The only surfing I do is with a remote control And thatrsquos what I was doing the other night I came across the finals or near finals of ldquoThe Voicerdquo ldquoDancing with the Starsrdquo and ldquoAmerican Idolrdquo A few months ago attention was drawn to ldquoThe Sing Offrdquo and in a few weeks ldquoAmericas Got Talentrdquo will begin a new season

As these shows progress to the final rounds all of the remaining contestants emit amazing talent While some performances are better than others all the contestants ndash if they can maintain consistency ndash could easily win the seasonrsquos contest While the talent captivates us the producers know well the drama of winners and losers Week after week we tune in to watch the competitions as the margins narrow Excellence abounds and we struggle trying to determine who was best who will move to the next round and who will go home with dreams abated

We actually have a reality show going on right now in our Jewish community It is the Federationrsquos annual

allocations process A group of committed Jewish community volunteers meets with agencies and organizations to determine how to best divide the monies raised in the Federationrsquos annual campaign But this is not a reality show on television that is scripted and sculpted to artificially elicit your emotions This is real life and unfortunately there are winners and losers in real life

I have been doing this work for nearly 30 years and frankly I enjoy raising the money more than spending the money Even the Talmud points out how difficult it is to allocate limited funds In Tractate Shabbat it is written ldquoMay I be among the collectors of communal funds and not among the allocatorsrdquo

Donrsquot get me wrong I do marvel in the impact of our funding on our community and in Israel But since there is not enough money to go around and most ndash if not all ndash of the requests deserve funding the prospect of winners and losers leaves me wanting On the reality television shows there might be a winner but

we know that runners-up donrsquot go wanting Clay Aiken Jennifer Hudson and Chris Daughtry did not win their Idol competitions but neither were they losers However our runners-up do not get recording contracts Broadway starring roles or movie deals They simply go unfunded

This is our realityScholarships for Jewish

teens to visit Israel go to Jewish summer camps or attend Jewish youth group conferences Services for the Jewish elderly such as counseling activity groups and congregate meal programs Welfare relief efforts in Ukraine for Jews confronted with a collapsed economy and a civil war Subsidies enabling quality family and adult Jewish education programs Jewish education scholarships for children Programs designed to help Jewish middle- and high-school students confront anti-Semitism and the lack of accommodation in our schools

This is our reality I really hate the thought that

there are winners and losers in our reality But there are Some

of our ldquocontestantsrdquo go home empty-handed meaning some very deserving programs in our Jewish community go unfunded each year

Our judges (the allocations committee) will present their recommendations in June to the Jewish Federation Board of Directors hellip sort of our ldquothe envelope pleaserdquo to see who wins

You can help stave off the losers by contributing to the Federationrsquos Annual Campaign before June 30 If you have already made a contribution consider increasing your pledge or contribution by then Call us Send in a check Find the ldquoDonate Nowrdquo button online at wwwjewishlehighvalleyorg Irsquom not above pleading for your support if that means we can allocate more funds to needed services

Your contribution now can

help reduce the number of losers this year

Unfortunately in this reality show the losers affect us all We are less of a community if less of our teens are engaged in Jewish life We are less of a community if students are turned away from Jewish educational opportunities or if we let the quality wane And what does it say about us if we ignore the plight of Ukrainian Jews when they need us the most

Your support counts and it counts now


HAKOL LEHIGH VALLEYHAKOL is published 11 times per year for the Jewish communities of Allentown Bethlehem Easton and vicinity by the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley

COMMUNITY SUBMISSIONSSubmissions to HAKOL must be of interest to the entire Jewish community HAKOL re-serves all editorial rights including but not limited to the decision to print any submit-ted materials the editing of submissions to conform to style and length requirements and the placement of any printed mate-rial Articles should be submitted by e-mail or presented as typed copy ldquoCommunity Calendarrdquo listings must be submitted by e-mail to hakoljflvorg or online at wwwjewishlehighvalleyorg Please include your name and a daytime telephone number where you can be contacted in the event questions arise We cannot guarantee pub-lication or placement of submissions

Mail fax or e-mail to JFLV ATTN HAKOL 702 N 22nd St Allentown PA 18104

Phone (610) 821-5500 Fax (610) 821-8946 E-mail hakoljflvorg

HAKOL STAFFJennifer Lader Editor

aLLison Meyers Graphic Designer

diane McKeeAdvertising RepresentativeTeL 610-515-1391hakoladsjflvorg

JFLV EXECUTIVE STAFFMarK L GoLdsTeinExecutive Director

Judy diaMondsTeinAssistant Executive Director

TeMpLe coLdrenDirector of Finance amp Administration

sTephanie sMarTschanDirector of Marketing

JiM MueTh Director of Planned Giving amp Endowments

aaron GorodzinsKyDirector of Outreach amp Community Relations

Taffi neyDonor Development Officer

Barry J haLperPresident JFLV

EDITORIAL BOARDMonica friess Acting ChairBarBara reisner

JudiTh rodwin

sara ViGneri

Member American Jewish Press Association

All advertising is subject to review and approval by The Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley (JFLV) JFLV reserves the right to decline withdraw andor edit any ad The appearance of any advertising in HAKOL does not represent an endorsement or kashrut certification Paid political adver-tisements that appear in HAKOL do not represent an endorsement of any candidate by the JFLV

JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY MISSION STATEMENTIn order to unite sustain and enhance the Lehigh Valley Jewish community and support Jewish communities in Israel and around the world the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley is dedicated to the following core values

bull Supporting Jews in need wherever they may bebull Supporting Israel as a Jewish homelandbull Supporting and encouraging Jewish education in the Lehigh Valley as

a means of strengthening Jewish life for individuals and familiesbull Supporting programs and services of organizations whose values and

mission meet local Jewish needs

To accomplish this mission the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley is committed to the following operating guidelinesbull Raising and distributing funds to support the core valuesbull Developing Jewish leadersbull Building endowments to support implementation of core valuesbull Committing to ongoing Jewish community strategic planningbull Fostering cooperation among organizations and community buildingbull Evaluating all decisions with respect to fiscal responsibilitybull Identifying unmet needs and investing in community initiatives to help

get them started bull Coordinating and convening a community response as an issue or

need arisesbull Setting priorities for allocation and distribution of funds bull Acting as a central address for communication about events

programs and services of the Jewish community as a whole

Approved by the JFLV Board of Directors on November 15 2000

JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE LEHIGH VALLEYWe gratefully acknowledge those individuals who have offered expressions of friendship by requesting that trees be planted in the Yoav--Lehigh Valley Partnership Park

IN HONORSYLVIA BUBHappy Birthday Francine amp Anthony Godfrey

THE LEVITT FAMILYChag Pesach Sameach The Shimon Family

RABBI REBECCA SCHORRIn appreciation of her inspirational presentation JFLV Womenrsquos Division

IN MEMORYHAROLD KAPLAN(Husband of Nancy Kaplan) Elaine Lerner

ABRAM SHNAPER(Father of Sara Schonbach) Roberta and Robert Kritzer

TO ORDER TREES call the JFLV at 610-821-5500 or visit wwwjewishlehighvalleyorg

comUNITYUnfortunately there are winners and losers in real life

FROM THE DESK OF MARK L GOLDSTEINExecutive Director | Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley

markgjflvorg

Dear Readers

Theyrsquove thrown down the gauntlet The Altmans in endowing Phoebersquos Lion of Judah pin the proposed Federation officers in stepping up to the plate the graduates whose beautiful faces reveal hopes and ideals The same is true of our fathers who we honor this month and our country whose flag many of us will display on Flag Day They are a testament to commitment However commitment isnrsquot about the past not at all

Commitment is a pledge a standard to be attained and many to whom we look have set quite a high standard

This summer we send off our young to camp or to their future abodes we honor retirees like the JCCrsquos Sheryl Block and Congregation Brith Sholomrsquos Rabbi Allen Juda

We welcome guests such as our Israeli shlichim and newcomers to our community -- all on the strength of their commitment In the process we are sure to ask what is promised to us But herersquos a better

question What do we promise them in return

ShalomJennifer Lader

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