HAKOL May 2014

By Jennifer LaderEditor HAKOL

The Jewish War Veterans have a dynamic new Commander retired senior master sergeant Sheila Berg Originally from Westbury Long Island Berg joined the United States Air Force reserves because she wanted to serve our country and sought a challenge She found it

It would have been easy for Berg to enlist in the army because her father had spent his career in the army and had found a position for her But Berg who at the time already had a college

degree and a masterrsquos degree in social work sat for the military entrance exam and chose the Air Force The exam gauges candidatesrsquo abilities in four areas and Berg made it her personal challenge to pursue the one in which her score had been lowest ndash mechanical

This wasnrsquot her only mission ldquoI was older than everybody else at basic training but still had to keep up with everyone elserdquo but she easily outran some of the 18-year-olds To become a mechanic one of the requirements was to

be able in one motion to lift 60 pounds over her head and carry her own 40- to 50-pound toolbox Did we mention that she was the only female in the post-basic training Jet Engine Mechanic Class

ldquoI didnrsquot fit the moldrdquo Berg said However she enjoyed both the classroom and shop technical training and eventually won over her classmates ldquoBy the end we were all friendsrdquo she said ldquoWe helped one another so everyone in our class

comUNITY with Mark Goldstein 2

Womenrsquos Division 4

LVJF Tributes 8

Jewish Community Center 19

Jewish Day School 21

Jewish Family Service 23

Community Calendar 30-31

No 367

WITH APPRECIATION The Jewish community thanks outgoing president Barry Halper See page 3

RABBI JUDA reflects on 39 years at Brith Sholom See page 10

GATHER ROUND Young adults lsquomeadrsquo and greet See page 16

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HAKOL LEHIGH VALLEY

Sheila BergContinues on page 7

JWV Commander up to the challenge

By Victor Wishna Jewish Telegraphic Agency Every Friday at noon my 2-year-old daughter and I rush through the doors of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City to meet my father for lunch

We are usually late and the JCCrsquos Heritage

Center catering to active seniors (and their preschool-aged guests) is only our first stop Vivien refuses to leave until she and zayde have had a run of the entire building At the White Theater she chatters on about the time

In Kansas City a communityrsquos heart continues to beat

Kansas CityContinues on page 29

A police car is seen at the entrance of the Jewish Community Campus in Overland Park Kansas after deadly shootings there and at a nearby assisted-living facility on April 13

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By JFLV Staff

Marylou Lordirsquos efforts at prejudice reduction started small ndash literally She knew she wanted to help her children and others develop empathy At the same time Lordi a Catholic was learning about the Holocaust while waiting in the library of her childrenrsquos nursery school at Bnai Abraham Synagogue

At East Stroudsburg University she became the first student in the education department to write a curriculum on teaching the Holocaust That project grew into the Legacy Exhibit after Lordi teamed up with Shari Spark of the Holocaust Resource Center of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley The touring exhibit to educate students about the Holocaust has appeared in more than a dozen schools in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and held a month-long residency at the Sigal Museum in Easton

On June 9 Lordi will accept the Schiff Award for Prejudice Reduction at the Jewish Federationrsquos Mortimer S Schiff Memorial Golf Tournament at Lehigh Country Club

Established in 1999 by Vera Schiff to honor her husband Mortimerrsquos memory the Schiff award is given to members of the Lehigh Valley community who are committed to spreading and teaching tolerance by both word and action Past recipients have included the Rev Dr Peter Pettit Jeanette Eichenwald Julius Jacobs and Barnet Fraenkel

Although there are museums dedicated to remembering the Holocaust Lordi realized that many American children never have the opportunity to visit them So she Spark and a number of Holocaust survivors as well as a camp liberator who lives locally take the exhibit and a related program into the schools

ldquoStudents see the pictures and read the versesrdquo Lordi said ldquoThatrsquos when they get itrdquo

The presentation of the Schiff Award is a highlight of the annual golf tournament which like the award carries the theme of prejudice reduction Other highlights of the day include a decadent dairy brunch a putting contest hours on the green and a grand reverse raffle prize of $5000

To register by May 16 for the Mortimer S Schiff Memorial Golf Tournament or to attend the dinner where the award will be presented visit wwwjewishlehighvalleyorg or call 610-821-5500

Holocaust education

advocate to receive Schiff

Award

The news media sometimes () distorts reality ignores reality or canrsquot see reality because of the flash appeal of a related or tangential story

Many of us were shocked and disgusted by reports of masked militia standing outside of synagogues in eastern Ukraine distributing leaflets demanding that Jews register with the pro-Russia separatists who had recently taken control of their city The leaflets also demanded a $50 head tax on Jews at the time of the registration

This was a spurious use of the regionrsquos anti-Semitic history harkening back to the era of Nazi Germany and its control over the Ukraine as well as the Ukrainersquos centuries-old history of anti-Semitism In this instance it is believed that Ukrainian nationalists staged the incident to besmirch any sympathies toward the pro-Russia separatists This is not unlike Putinrsquos earlier attempt to turn public support for the Ukrainian nationalists toward pro-Russia separatists You will recall that Putin announced that one reason for ldquorescuingrdquo the Crimea was because Ukraine was unable to control the anti-Semitism that was overt and rampant in the Crimea and in Kiev The only thing Putinrsquos assertions were not grounded in fact

There are abundant articles on the irony that the region with a dubious history of anti-Semitism is fabricating stories to make one side appear to be anti-Semitic so as to sway public opinion to the other side Would that they all really cared

Recently WMFZ came to my office to record comments on the situation in Ukraine and my views on the ldquooutbreakrdquo of anti-Semitism The interview

was perfunctory and brief I did not really like their spin on the story and they did not appreciate mine To be fair the reporter a respected journalist who has skillfully covered other stories related to the Middle East peace process and Jewish life in the Lehigh Valley was just mirroring the larger regional and national news outlets

It is true that the major story is the geo-political battle between the East and the West manifesting itself in Ukraine And the tangential stories like anti-Semitism help keep the news cycle fresh But for me a more powerful tangential story is how the Jewish world largely through the efforts of Jewish federation campaigns supports a social service and educational network in Ukraine

With the outbreak of the Ukrainian crisis it became clear that immediate additional attention and support was required to assist our fellow Jews as they are weathering the emotional physical and mental effects of the emergency Despite the difficulties of working in Ukraine during this period the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) continues to provide essential humanitarian assistance to thousands of impoverished Jewish elderly and at-risk children and their families JDC was able to immediately utilize its existing infrastructure in place throughout the region to respond to the needs on the ground over the past few months For years JDC has been our service provider in Ukraine as well is in 50-plus other countries throughout the world

JDC operates 32 Hesed relief centers across Ukraine through which destitute Jewish elderly

and at-risk children and their families receive essential care Hesed centers were functioning prior to the crisismdashserving over 60000 elderly and close to 9000 children and their families with food medicine homecare winter relief and other essential services Since the onset of the crisis which has brought with it increasing economic hardships as well as intensified anxiety and uncertainty the Heseds have increased services and Hesed workers are operating at above full capacity to reach and provide the needed support to those Jews who require the most assistance

Economic hardships are growing in the region Over the past two months gas has risen by 20 percent certain medicine prices have risen 7 to 71 percent chickens are 43 percent costlier sugar and cream have risen 12 percent sour cream is up 25 percent and cabbage prices have risen 55 percent Layoffs are growing throughout Ukraine In the Crimea banks and ATMs are closed while the economy is switching to Russian rubles Pharmacies are bare as Western medicine is being replaced by Russian supplies many with different names and different formularies

JDC has placed nearly 30000 of its most vulnerable clients in a special category to receive additional benefits including pension check cashing services supplemental food assistance and additional services for homebound elderly Since JDC operates in Russia and other eastern European countries they are able to bring Russian rubles into the Crimea and other hard currency into Ukraine to immediately benefit its Jewish clientele

Our worldwide Jewish system is able to provide immediate responses We can do so because ongoing funding from our annual Jewish federation campaign provides these services 365 days a year not just during emergencies

I am often asked about the value of our Federationrsquos annual campaign I usually jump to talk about our Jewish Day School the Jewish Community Center and our Jewish Family Service I can for talk hours about the value of these agencies and how critical our annual campaign is to the vitality of these ndash and other ndash agencies But the immediate response of agencies like the JDC in Ukraine makes the value of our annual campaign all the more real To paraphrase my colleague in New York John Ruskay we (the JDC) were able to ratchet up our services in Ukraine the day after the emergency situation began because we were there on the ground providing services to needy Jews the day before the

crisis beganThat holds true in Israel in 50-

plus countries around the world and in the Lehigh Valley Our annual campaign funds services meeting Jewish needs 365 days a year And because we have an effective infrastructure we can provide an immediate response to emergencies caused by economic catastrophes hurricanes floods fires and geo-political unrest And we can do that because of the generous support of the Federationrsquos annual campaign

To me thatrsquos a powerful story

2 MAY 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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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 HONORRACHEL AND AKIVA BOONSWANGBirth of son Phil SHALOM BABY

LAUREN AND JEFF KIMBirth of daughter Avery Young Kim SHALOM BABY

JESSICA AND NICK VOLCHKOBirth of son Zander Reich Volchko SHALOM BABY

IN MEMORYCHERYL(Aunt of Lainiersquos granddaughter Chloe) Lainie Schonberger

MARLENE LEVIT(Mother of Tracy Sussman amp Kim Valuntas) Marcy Staiman Steve Danielle amp Madison

MAX STETTNER(Husband of Shelley Stettner) Marcy Staiman Danielle amp Madison

LORRAINE LESAVOY WEISBERGER(Mother of Lynda Krawitz) Marcy Staiman Danielle amp Madison

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

comUNITYA more powerful story the media missed

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

markgjflvorg

Dear Readers

When bad things happen who do you call Itrsquos tempting to wish for the equivalent of Ghostbusters when we read as we do in this monthrsquos HAKOL about white supremacists or the disintegration of tradition or returning soldiers who havenrsquot yet discovered the value of their veteransrsquo organizations The good news is you donrsquot need to call because help is already here There are groups of people working on your behalf They are called networks and they too crop up in this monthrsquos stories

These networks range from close and insular as in a family to loose and widespread as in Facebook

This month Ethan Weg tells us how Conservative Judaism recently mobilized part of its network by bringing together institutional and youth leaders We find Central American Judaism looking to kickstart their network And where you have layer upon layer of network you have community you have Federation working for you

Human beings have always sought safety in numbers but what you have in networks in

organized numbers is strength and thatrsquos what we really need

ShalomJennifer Lader

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

By Annabel Williams JFLV Marketing Intern

The spirit of spring fills the air as blossoms sprout from their branches It is fitting that this month ends Barry Halperrsquos service as Federation President and we reflect on what has blossomed under his leadership of the sturdy branch of Lehigh Valleyrsquos Jewish community

Two years ago as Halper began his presidency of Federation he told HAKOL that his goal was to ldquopromote collaboration between and among local organizations as well as between the Lehigh Valley and communities beyond itrdquo Halper did just that

as he began to work with the community to implement elements of the Strategic Plan and managed the difficult task of getting everyone to merge ideas on the future of the Jewish community The committee ldquobranchedrdquo out to support senior services in the Valley and find new ways of fundraising

Halper also enhanced communication between the Federation and the Israeli Consul Generalrsquos office in Philadelphia Working closely with Consul General Yaron Sideman Halper and the Federation staff began developing economic cultural and academic interactions between Lehigh Valley government and business leaders cultural institutions local colleges and universities

and their counterparts in Israel Working with local law enforcement and the Jewish Federationsrsquo Secure Community Network Halper helped create a greater sense of security and safety of the Jewish institutions

ldquoBarry is lsquoMr Crsquo with the lsquoCrsquo standing for collaborationrdquo said Mark L Goldstein executive director of the Federation ldquoHe has helped us create great collaboration with the Israeli Consulate in Philadelphia with regional economic development organizations regional cultural arts groups and with local business ndash all with the goal of strengthening the Israel-Lehigh Valley connection He has devoted substantial energy to promoting collaboration among our Jewish organizations helping us all realize that we work better and we work stronger when we work togetherrdquo

ldquoA living legacy to his presidency will be our coordinated and enhanced services to Jewish elderlyrdquo Goldstein added

There is no surprise that Halper has been the branch behind the blossoms during his two-year tenure Retiring from Air Products prior to his presidency Halper spent most of his 34-year career at the Lehigh Valley-based corporation helping secure federal funding for company-developed research projects Actively involved in both Jewish and secular organizations he used his experiences to deepen his knowledge of Judaism and to bridge the culture and traditions of his faith with the rich heritage of the Lehigh Valley

Just before entering the Federation presidency Halper finished his presidency at the Allentown School District Foundation a non-profit organization he helped to create

The ASDF helps to bring funds to student programming and projects of the Allentown School District Halper is still actively involved with the ASDF and will send his focus back there as well as to his government contracting consulting service as his term winds down at the Federation

In reflection Halper said this ldquoAs president I gained a greater appreciation for the broad array of areas that Federation is involved with helping people and institutions in a quiet yet very effective manner I thank the excellent professional staff led by Mark Goldstein in carrying out the mission of Federation The professional staff and lay leadership have worked tirelessly and effectively in raising the funds that are so needed by our local institutions in supporting Jews and Jewish organizations worldwiderdquo

Halper looks forward to supporting incoming president Mark Scoblionko and sees a bright future for the Federation

ldquoI see the Federation and other Jewish institutions having a greater focus on the interests and desires of the individualrdquo he said He knows the Federation will continue its work in the Valley and said ldquoFederation truly acts as an umbrella organization for the Jewish community where there is a need in the Jewish community the Federation is there with funds support and guidancerdquo

Halperrsquos last branching out as president has yet to take place but will bring his goal of promoting collaboration with the community into full swing This project is the exciting Jewish Heritage Night at the IronPigs on May 22 A night of Jewish culture with the entire community of the Lehigh Valley will be the perfect celebration for Halperrsquos presidency

With new seasons come new blooms and as his term ends the Federation thanks Barry Halperrsquos nurturing and productive leadership and recognizes the beautiful flowering that he has brought to the Lehigh Valley Jewish community

Join the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley in honoring Barry Halper and welcoming incoming president Mark Scoblionko at its annual meeting on Thursday June 12 at the JCC of Allentown

HAKOL LEHIGH VALLEY | MAY 2014 3

iurfzv ouh

Commemorate as a community in solidarity with Israel

MAY 4 20147 pm | JCC of Allentown

Yom Hazikaron Ceremony

ISRAEL MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE

MONDAY MAY 5 2014

at a community picnic on the grounds of the JCC

Sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Clergy Group the Jewish Community Center of Allentown the Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley and the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley in partnership with congregations throughout the Lehigh Valley

430 to 630 pm | JCC of Allentown

Bring your own kosher-style dinnerLimited Israel-themed food

available for purchase

FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE(Rain location JCC Kline Auditorium)

Contact the Jewish Federation at 610-821-5500 or mailboxjflvorg

for information

MOON BOUNCE

GAGA

ISRAELI DANCING

SONG LEADING WITHNOAH DIAMONDSTEIN

FESTIVE PARVE CUPCAKES

The Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley unveiled a redesigned website last month that highlights its mission of helping Jews around the world and enhancing the local Jewish community

The site design was created by award-winning web designer Eric Miller who was commissioned by the Jewish Federations of North America to reimagine the FedWeb system to which many Jewish Federations subscribe

ldquoThe new site is cleaner itrsquos easier to navigate and it better showcases the many things we do here at home and around the worldrdquo said Stephanie Smartschan director of marketing for the Federation who built the local site

An enhanced community directory and career center are two notable features of the new site

Additionally the community calendar hosted by the Federation will continue to be a great way to find out all that is happening in the Jewish community

The url for the website has not changed

Federation launches new website

Jewish Federation thanks Outgoing President Barry Halper

you can visit the new and improved website at wwwjewishlehighvalleyorg

The Shalom Lehigh Valley website is

also in the process of a redesign The new wwwshalomlehighvalleyorg is expected to launch this summer

Barry Halper right meets with Rep Charlie Dent and Yaron Sideman consul general of Israel to the Mid-Atlantic Region

If yoursquore expecting know someone who is

or have a new baby PLEASE LET US KNOW

Contact Abby Trachtman 610-821-5500 | abbytjflvorg

WELCOMING NEW BABIES to the Lehigh Valley

SPONSORED BY THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE LEHIGH VALLEYrsquoS WOMENrsquoS DIVISION


AVERY YOUNG daughter of Lauren and

Jeff Kim

ZANDER REICH

son of Jessica and

Nick Volchko

Save the DateJoin the JFLV at the 2014 INTERNATIONAL

LION OF JUDAH CONFERENCE September 7-10 in New York City

Join the most powerful dedicated and generous Jewish women in the world for a world-class conference

For information contact Judy Diamondstein at 610-821-5500 or judyjflvorg WWWLIONCONFERENCEORG

WOMENrsquoS DIVISION OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY

Jewish Federation oF the Lehigh VaLLey womenrsquos diVision

Lion of Judah amp Pomegranate WomenchocoLate Luncheon

Wednesday June 11 20141130 am at the home oF roberta epstein

955 north 38th street | aLLentown pa 18104

Special Guest Speakerrabbi deborah r prinzauthor oF ldquoon the chocoLate traiLrdquo

pLease rsVp by tuesday June 3 2014610-821-5500 maiLboxJFLVorg

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO OUR ANNUAL WOMENrsquoS DIVISION SPRING EVENT

FEATURING

Shira KohnAND THE JEWISH SORORITY EXPERIENCE

Wednesday May 7 2014630 PM | VAULT 634 | 634 HAMILTON ST ALLENTOWN

$40 per person for dinner and programDietary laws observed

Non-perishable food items for the JFS food pantry are appreciated

Please RSVP by Wednesday April 23 2014or register online at wwwjewishlehighvalleyorg

Minimum gift of $365 to the 2014 Campaign for Jewish Needs required to attend

By Annabel WilliamsJFLV Marketing Intern

On Wednesday June 11 dive into the rich luxurious world of decadent chocolate at the Pomegranate amp Lion of Judah 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 She is a popular speaker on the subject of chocolate Judaism and other religions

A writer and educator Prinz has published essays about chocolate in popular and professionals journals She is the creator of Jews on the Chocolate Trail a blog about the connections between Jews and chocolate

ldquoWhat exactly do Jews have

to do with chocolaterdquo you might ask According to Prinzrsquos studies many believe that Jews brought chocolate-making to France and the chocolate snack ldquoNoshierdquo was named by its Christian creator after the Yiddish word for ldquosnackrdquo Letrsquos not forget about our favorite chocolate Chanukah gelt which may have developed interestingly enough from St Nicholas customs Who knew chocolate has such a sweet past

Prinzrsquos presentation at the luncheon will include delicious research on chocolate from around the world and the Jewish connections that she has found through her travels

The women of the Pomegranate amp Lion of Judah Chocolate Luncheon will have the opportunity to purchase Rabbi Prinzrsquos book and of course to engage every taste bud with scrumptious chocolate

delicacies Donrsquot forget to bring your sweet tooth

To RSVP call 610-821-5500 or e-mail mailboxjflvorg The luncheon will be held at 1130 am at a private residence open to women who have made a minimum commitment of $1800 to the 2014 Campaign for Jewish Needs

Pomegranates amp Lions of Judah to savor Chocolate Luncheon


Three Lions of Judah will be honored at the spring recognition event on June 11 for the generous endowment of their gifts Roberta Epstein Iris Epstein and Tama Fogelman add to their Lion pins the flame known in Hebrew as or lrsquoatid to recognize the perpetuation of their donation to the Lehigh Valley Jewish community

Roberta whose Epstein family runs five generations deep in the community knew it was time to endow her Lion after realizing her grandchildren would be growing up in the same Jewish community as her husband and her children She was reminded of this at her Passover seder this year when her oldest grandson Harry asked the four questions With his younger brother Charlie peeking over his shoulder Roberta knew she

wanted to establish her legacy by endowing her Lion

ldquoFor me the time [to endow] is seeing my grandchildren being so a part of this community and embracing their Judaism of course with the guidance of their parentsrdquo Roberta said

Her daughter-in-law mother to Harry and Charlie is another Lion of Judah Iris Epstein Iris endowed her Lion this year for many of the same reasons as her mother-in-law ldquoBy endowingrdquo said Iris at a recent major donor event ldquoI am ensuring a Jewish future for our communities for our children and our grandchildren and for future generationsrdquo

Tama Fogelman said that in deciding to endow her Lion she recognized the global work that the Federation does and knew she wanted to help her own community in any way she could Fogelman said any age is a

good age to make your endowment ldquoWhatever is in your heart thatrsquos what you should dordquo

The Lion of Judah is a symbol of Jewish womenrsquos strength in todayrsquos world In fact more than 16000 women worldwide are Lions of Judah Lions are women of all ages in the Jewish community who fulfill a much needed role in creating social justice healing the sick feeding the hungry preserving human dignity and building Jewish Identity Since 2007 more than 2800 women in North America who are dedicated to ensuring the legacy of themselves their families and their communities have endowed their Lions

Join the Federation in thanking these three women for their generous spirits their love of Judaism and their passion for helping all those around them in the past the present and future

Lions of Judah to be honored

Above Iris Epstein (second from left) and Roberta Epstein (front)

Right Tama Fogelman (left)

The three women will be honored for endowing their Lion of Judah pins

By Art WeinrachSpecial to Hakol

On April 10 the Jewish Federation celebrated its 3rd annual Menrsquos Night Out The eveningrsquos theme was the delicatessen with a tradi-tional deli meal and a presentation by professor writer and journalist Ted Merwin

After a warm welcome from

Campaign Chair Bob Wilson Larry Levitt spoke about his visit to Ukraine where there are 240000 elderly Jews on starvation pensions The Joint Distribution Committee a beneficiary of the Federation has funds to help only 160000 Levitt showed a small box of groceries containing lentils dried peas flour sugar oil tuna pasta and soap that is distributed only once a month This alone is a reason to increase onersquos pledge

After the nearly 100 guests en-joyed a deli meal Menrsquos Night Out Chair Richard Bub introduced Mer-win who spoke on ldquoRediscovering the Jewish Delicatessenrdquo Merwin a professor of religion and Judaic studies at Dickenson College is a sought-after lecturer on the history of Jewish food

Merwin first spoke about Katzrsquos Delicatessen which opened in 1888 Delis became a gathering place for Jewish immigrants like the pubs for the Irish social clubs for the Ital-ians and barber and beauty shops for African Americans Another example of gathering places was the bar ldquoCheersrdquo of TV fame the theme song for which was written by Brooklynite Gary Portnoy In addition to the delis which catered to middle class Jews less expensive

yet very popular were the ldquocandy storesrdquo where people gathered at their soda fountains

Delis became more significant after 1899 when the children of im-migrants expressed a secular Jewish identity through ldquoJewishrdquo foods In New York City there were 1500 kosher delis in the lsquo30s -- now down to 15

Non-kosher delis became part of the culture of the Lower East Side of Manhattan and of Broadway with names such as Katzrsquos Stage Carnegie Lindyrsquos and Reubenrsquos Meat and glitz became symbolic of immigrantsrsquo economic progress and importance in American society Eventually the general American culture embraced the deli cuisine with the result that bagels and pas-trami no longer have a particularly Jewish connotation or identity

Merwin illustrated his points with clips from ldquoOn the Road with Charles Kuraltrdquo ldquoSaturday Night Liverdquo and ldquoWhen Harry Met Sallyrdquo

As the evening ended Fed-eration President Barry J Halper thanked the staff and volunteers reinforcing for us where our dollars go and how important our contri-butions are He thanked everyone for coming to this fun now-annual event


PHOEBEThe Leader in Senior Care

for Over a CenturyPhoebe Allentown located in Allentownrsquos residential west end provides a rich legacy of caring for older adults As a not-for-profit community that is open to all we truly put people before profits This is why older adults and their family members put their faith in us

610-794-5300 | phoebeorgallentown

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Phoebe Allentown is Proud to Partner with the Jewish Community Center to Provide Programming

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Short Term Rehab

Respite Care

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SHALOM BABY The Reunion

COME SEE HOW WErsquoVE GROWN

MOMS DADS BABIESJoin us for our 5th annual Shalom Baby play date event

SUNDAY JUNE 8 201410 to Noon the JCC Playground

Meet other Shalom Baby familiesMake new friends for you AND the kiddos

Snacks amp Drinks on us Pictures too

Please respond by June 4 to Abby Trachtmanabbytjflvorg | 610-821-5500

The event is open to families whose babies were welcomed through the Shalom Baby project This event is FREE for the entire family

Shalom Baby is a project of the Womenrsquos Division of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley


On certain mornings before going to high school in Mexico City Aaron Gorodzinsky had a job to do ldquoI had to make sure there were no swastikas on the outside of the elementary schoolrdquo he said Gorodzinsky is now the director of outreach and community relations for the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley

He shared this experience to open the ldquoConfronting Anti-Sem-itismrdquo workshop facilitated by the Anti-Defamation League in March for 75 Lehigh Valley Jewish teens and parents Although the anti-Semitism they experience tends to be less overt and easier to ignore if itrsquos a ldquoone-time thingrdquo ADL facilita-tors emphasized such behaviors can escalate if left unchecked and that itrsquos important to deal with even ap-parently ldquominorrdquo occurrences

But how The ADL offers six strategies for dealing with anti-Semitism and the workshop gave kids and their parents the oppor-tunity to role play and consider options1 Assume good intent and

explain the impact of the anti-Semitic behavior2 Ask a question like lsquoWhat do you mean by thatrsquo3 Interrupt and redirect ndash lsquoLetrsquos not go therersquo4 Broaden to universal human behavior lsquoI think lots of different people have that qualityrsquo5 Make it individual lsquoAre you speaking about someone in par-ticularrsquo6 Say lsquoouchrsquo Depending on the situation let the person know the remark was hurtful

Most of these strategies center on raising awareness and set the stage for more appropriate be-havior in the future Rob Cohen who is a director on the Parkland

District School Board was there to observe He said the range of behaviors that the workshop covered was realistic in terms of some of the behavior he has seen in the schools ndash whether against Jews or other groups -- and for him the workshop offered a positive overarching message ldquoIt is critical for our children to communicate to trusted adults any uncomfortable scenarios that they find themselves drawn intordquo Cohen said

The Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley sponsored the workshop and is available to help when problems arise and can con-tact the ADL when reinforcements are needed

ADL offers strategies for confronting anti-Semitism

Menrsquos Night Out a real nosh


By Jeffrey F BarkenJNSorg

Doctors around the world hold in high regard the writings and manner of care of medieval philosopher-physician Moses Maimonides (ldquoRambamrdquo) whose teachings have left a significant mark on modern medical practice

Famously dubbed the ldquoPrince of Physiciansrdquo Maimonidesrsquo 10 influential medical texts find their basis in Jewish law and advance a philosophy with significant implications for modern doctors nurses and hospitals

The story of Maimonidesrsquo life is one of endless intrigue Born in Cordova Spain in 1135 he ultimately served as personal physician to the Sultan in Cairo Renowned for his skill Maimonides even was possibly offered a similar position serving King Richard the Lionheart of England whose army was campaigning in the Holy Land during the Third Crusade

ldquoHistorians can argue about dates and facts but what is really important is the practical legacy of Rambamrsquos ideasrdquo said Dr Beni Gesundheit pediatric hematologist-oncologist and stem cell researcher in Israel ldquoMaimonides said a physician should treat his patients with optimism joy and utmost kindness This is an extraordinarily strong message at the time that he was writingrdquo

Indeed Maimonides lived in a stifling era of constant war and oppressive church edicts

ldquoWhat people knew in the 12th century was all derived from classical sourcesrdquo said Gesundheit a PhD in Bioethics who runs a website on that topic ldquoAt this time new insights and new research were not encouraged by the church People didnrsquot ask questionsrdquo

Despite medieval restrictions on free thought Maimonides invoked the scientific method in his medical practice insisting on personally observing his patients providing bedside care and relentlessly pursuing knowledge that improved

treatments Rambamrsquos extraordinary

commitment to his profession is well documented in a famous letter to his friend and colleague Rabbi Samuel Ibn Tibbon written in 1199 CE

ldquohellipevery day early in the morning I go to Cairo and even if nothing happens there I do not return to Fostat [his home approximately 15 miles distant] until the afternoon Then I am famished but I find the antechambers filled with people Jews and Gentiles nobles and common people judges and policemen friends and enemies -- a mixed multitude who await the time of my returnrdquo

Confronted with these crowds the exhausted physician would dismount invite his patients to join him for a brief refreshment and then set to work ldquowriting prescriptions and directions for their ailmentsrdquo the text continues

Maimonidesrsquo sensitivity and devotion to the sick providing treatment fairly and equally regardless of their background politics religion or social station exemplifies the essence of the Hippocratic oath that new doctors today still take upon graduation from medical school

ldquoYou have a standard of care and the Rambam text helps establish guidelines to strive towardrdquo Deborah Hemstreet international relations writer at the Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa Israel explained regarding her institutionrsquos relationship to Maimonides

Hemstreet assists in the publication of the Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal an open access peer-reviewed online source that regularly publishes scientific articles by doctors rabbis and other professionals whose work relates to Rambamrsquos ideas and legacy

Beyond providing an example for how doctors should attend their patients in the exam room much of the actual medicine that Maimonides practiced is still relevant

ldquoMaimonides makes very wise assessments about what

foods were unhealthy and what people should eat in different seasons He understood that eating too much and too fast was problematicrdquo Dr Fred Rosner teaching attending physician at Mount Sinai Services at Elmhurst Medical Center in New York told JNSorg

Rosner then quoted the fourth chapter of Maimonidesrsquo Mishneh Torah ldquoIn order to be healthy and serve the Lord one must do everything one can to stay healthyrdquo

ldquoPreparedness is essential and Maimonides had many insights into preventative medicinerdquo Gesundheit said

Maimonidesrsquo comments on the medical issues of his time foreshadowed the modern era of public health measures Gesundheit noted ldquoRambam makes several interesting statements about snake bites a common affliction in Egypt He suggests that there should be a bank with stocks of the antibodies for all the known types of venomous snakes He also argues for better neighborhoods away from bad smellsrdquo

Likewise Maimonidesrsquo Glossary of Drug Names presages the complex and meticulous prescribing practices of the modern physician ldquoLetrsquos put everything on the table letrsquos have a list and letrsquos make sure we understand the preparation and uses of these medicinesrdquo Gesundheit said explaining Maimonidesrsquo rationale for compiling his pharmacopeia The project required the use of seven languages and Maimonides painstakingly sought out experts from all over the known world to accurately record their well-honed methods and novel remedies

Undoubtedly modern sanitation standards hospital resource distribution and planning and todayrsquos medical research methodology all stem at least in part from this forward-thinking 12th-century physician Most influential of all however were Maimonidesrsquo teachings on the special nature of the patient-physician relationship according

to GesundheitMaimonides preferred

to treat patients in their homes That way he could note all factors affecting their condition and make a complete assessment of their health This may be one place where the modern world diverts from Maimonidesrsquo teaching

ldquoItrsquos really a matter of communicationrdquo Gesundheit said

While the comforting and relational qualities of medical care may be vanishing Gesundheit is optimistic that doctors can reclaim their significance in the lives of their patients

ldquoEven though we have the Internet and progress in our communicationsrdquo he said ldquothat doesnrsquot mean we canrsquot invest more human energy in our patientsrsquo carerdquo

Maimonides would concur

Inspired by Maimonides the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley offers a Maimonides Society for medical professionals that provides opportunities for education chesed and tzedakah

Maimonides leaves lsquopractical legacyrsquo on modern medical practice


graduatedrdquoOf the planes she worked

on as a mechanic Berg said ldquoMy favorite is the C-5 Itrsquos the largest cargo plane and can hold eight buses My next favorite is the C-130 because it backs up You have to be a mechanic to understandrdquo She also got to know a lot of people she ordinarily would never even have gotten to meet Keep in mind all of this was Bergrsquos job one weekend per month as well as two weeks per year The rest of the time she continued in her career as a clinical social worker

After 14 years as a jet engine mechanic Berg became 1st Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of Family Readiness for the Reserves at Dover Air Force Base This meant that after working a full week Berg would make the drive on Friday to Dover Delaware The position was created in response to cases of family problems or of children of single parents

being left alone At first the Wing Commander did not see the benefit of the program although Berg and her colleagues helped to overcome that obstacle and the program is now well-supported

Berg followed that up with two years as 1st Sergeant in the Personnel Administration Squadron an ldquoadditional duty jobrdquo to which she was appointed and in which she represented the enlisted people to the commander and held disciplinary duties

Berg became the superintendent of the non-flying personnel in a flying squadron One day she walked into her office on the base and found everyone looking stunned ldquoTherersquos been a crashrdquo someone explained One of the planes had crashed at Dover

ldquoThank God everyone survivedrdquo Berg said However the crew in the front of the plane were injured and had to be taken to the nearby trauma center Berg and her team jumped into action engaging in triage and supporting those injured and their families During the weeks that followed she found it helped to be a licensed clinical social worker

In another first Berg was assigned as the first reserve 1st Sergeant to the mortuary at Dover Air Force Base to which the remains of soldiers of all branches of service are

flown from overseas for burial preparation Those who work in the morgue she said ldquodo have the greatest respect I tried to make them aware of Jewish concerns when there were Jewish kids [fallen soldiers] coming through to have somebody with the body and to contact a rabbirdquo

The respect for religious freedom and the other freedoms we hold dear in our country continued to motivate Berg throughout her 29 frac12 years of military service ldquoIn this country Jews can celebrate and not have to worry about persecutionrdquo she said

For Berg serving in the military made it at times challenging to keep kosher especially when she was required to attend official functions During Operation Iraqi Freedom Berg was called up to active duty and for three and a half years was required to live by Dover Air Force Base She attends Congregation Sons of Israel in Allentown and is active in the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley so she joined a synagogue near the base and volunteered through the course of her residency

Bergrsquos son Jordan was in college at the time of the Iraq War call up However while he was still a student at the Jewish Day School he had to endure an 18-month separation when Berg was called up during the Gulf War

Berg retired from the Air Force in 2009 yet remains very active In addition to her new position with the JWV she is president of the United War Veterans of Wars of Lehigh County the umbrella organization for the various veteran units and host to the annual Memorial Day ceremony held in Allentown and a board member of the Lehigh County Meals on Wheels

This year the veterans are inviting the junior ROTC of

Allen High as color guard ldquoI think itrsquos important to mentor young peoplerdquo she said ldquoMaybe theyrsquoll see the benefit of serving our countryrdquo

Such outreach is only the beginning ldquoVeterans from all campaigns share a common bond that should be supported and [their] benefits protectedrdquo Berg said The challenge in the coming year is to engage new members with different perspectives and Sheila Berg loves a challenge

Sheila BergContinues from page 1

US soldiers getting first new siddur since World War IIJewish Telegraphic Agency

A prayer book developed for use by Jews in the US military was released in late March

Reform Orthodox and Conservative rabbis cooperated in creating the prayer book which was commissioned by the JWB Jewish Chaplains Council The prayer book is the first of its type published since World War II

The chaplains council a program of the Jewish Community Centers Association of North America received permission to reprint Hebrew and English texts from other prayer books in the new siddur

ldquoWe had the ability to move freely through their prayer books allowing us to create a book that each rabbi can use differentlyrdquo said retired Rear Adm Rabbi Harold Robinson director of the council ldquoYet for each soldier sailor or Marine it will be the same no matter where he or she is stationedrdquo

In recent years Jewish chaplains and lay leaders leading services have used a variety of books according to their personal preference which meant that service personnel had to adapt to a new prayer book when moving to a different base

The book includes a foreword by President Obama

Editorrsquos note These four Yoav teens will travel to the Lehigh Valley on an exchange program that has been in operation for a dozen years

ROY BARKAIRoy lives with his parents Galia and Noam and with his older sister and younger brother in Kfar HaRif He is a sophomore at Zafit High School and takes part in the ldquoMosadrdquo (a three-nights-per-week boarding school program) Roy is a youth leader in the ldquoIhud Ha Haklairdquo youth movement He loves sports mu-sic and the performing arts Roy plays basketball on a local team he plays the piano and is part of a band that plays at the Yoav Music Center One of his majors

is theater

AMIR GORDONAmir lives in Kibbutz Galrsquoon with his parents his brother and two sisters He is a sopho-more at Zafit High School in Yoav and takes part in the ldquoMosadrdquo He loves living in a small close-knit community near nature Jewish holidays and traditions are central to Amirrsquos family Amir participates in the local youth movement as a young youth leader and in ldquoMatnas Gefenrdquo (Gefen Com-munity Center) an after school program for elementary school kids He also volunteers at the Sdot Yoav elementary school petting zoo Amir loves all

kinds of sports especially bas-ketball which he plays on a local team

AVIV KOTLERAviv was born in Jerusalem and has lived since second grade in Kibbutz Gat with her two parents her brother Hadar and sisters Zohar and Gili She is a student at Zafit High School and takes part in the ldquoMosadrdquo Her family loves hiking and nature walks Aviv is a youth group leader in the ldquoHashomer Hazairrdquo youth movement in Gat working with sixth and seventh grad-ers She volunteers as a helper in preschool on holidays Aviv loves scouting activities sculpt-ing and working with her hands Environmental issues are very important to her as is healthy living

NOA PELEGNoa lives in Kibbutz Kfar Me-nachem with her parents and two brothers Ishai and Neta She is a sophomore at Zafit High School Noa is a youth leader for the ldquoHashomer Hazairrdquo youth movement in Kfar Menachem and she works with fourth grad-ers She is also very involved in other aspects of the movement Noa is a dancer with a local dance group and loves choreo-graphing She also loves drawing and painting art is one of her majors From the summer 2011 to the summer 2013 Noa lived in Rockville Maryland while her family was there as part of an Israeli delegation


IN MEMORYCHARLES R KAPLAN(Stepfather of Suzanne Lapiduss) Ross and Wendy Born Laurie Robby Ben amp Danny WaxMARLENE LEVIT(Mother of Tracy Sussman) Wendy and Ross Born Roberta and Jeff Epstein Stan and Vicki WaxHILLEL SILBERG(Husband of Haralyn Silberg) Selma RothLORRAINE LESAVOY WEISBERGER(Mother of Lynda Krawitz) Jodi Stoudt

IN HONORMICHAEL AND RITA BLOOMBirth of granddaughter Scarlett Roberta and Jeff Epstein Carol and Stewart FurmanskyEngagement of daughter Michele to Eric Carol and Stewart FurmanskyNEIL DICKERSpeedy recovery Roberta and Robert Kritzer Stan and Vicki WaxBOBBIE FRIEDENHEIMBirth of granddaughter Selma RothRICHARD AND CHAR FRIEDENHEIMBirth of daughter Selma RothANTHONY AND FRANCINE GODFREYMarriage of son Nick to Amanda Stan and Vicki WaxBOBBY AND BONNIE HAMMELBirth of grandson Jackson Henry Hammel Carol and Stewart Furmansky

STUART KRAWITZSpeedy recovery Stan and Vicki WaxROBERT AND ROBERTA KRITZERBar Mitzvah of grandson Stan and Vicki WaxKAREN KUHNBirth of grandson Stan and Vicki WaxEVA AND LARRY LEVITTBat Mitzvah of granddaughter Danielle Joan and Izzy Brody Judy and Marc Diamondstein Sandra and Harold GoldfarbBOB MALENOVSKYSpeedy Recovery Betty Greenberg Selma RothCARL AND JUDY OLESHEngagement of son Evan to Stacey Stan and Vicki WaxSARA AND BERNARD SCHONBACHBirth of grandson Phoenix Roberta and Robert Kritzer

HELEN amp SOL KRAWITZ HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL FUNDIN MEMORYLORRAINE LESAVOY WEISBERGER(Mother of Lynda Krawitz) Lisa and Barnet Fraenkel

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

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Shalom from your Yoav shlichim

Yoav teens Roy Noa Aviv and Amir ndash all 16 years old or nearly so -- look forward to meeting the Lehigh Valley kids at camp this summer


By Ethan WegSpecial to HAKOL

Muhlenberg Collegersquos Conservative community was once again represented by a group of devoted Jewish students on the national level In February Muhlenberg students Adam Karp Ethan Weg Josh Ull Ilana Bulmsohn and Ilana Sandberg traveled to the Jewish Theological Seminary on the Upper West Side of Manhattan Their purpose was to take part in first such gathering for college students and alumni who identify with Traditional-Egalitarian Judaism since the folding of Koach ndash the discontinued branch of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) for college age Jews

More than 60 students representing at least 30 campuses spent Shabbat at JTS for the first ever Masorit on Campus Shabbaton The Shabbaton project was a combined effort between JTS and Masorti on Campus Masorti on Campus is an up-and-coming grassroots organization started entirely by Conservative Masorti Traditional-Egalitarian college students that is in its early stages of development Masorti is the term used for Conservative Jews worldwide including those within Israel

The Masorti on Campus

Shabbaton offered an all-star lineup of Jewish leaders from all over the globe including Arnold Eisen chancellor of JTS Mitchell Cohen director of the Ramah Camping Movement Avigail ben Aryeh director of MAROM Olami the branch for young adults affiliated with Masorti Judaism world-wide Rabbi Joel Levy the director of the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem and many others ranging from JTS academics to representatives from the Seminario Rabinico Latinamericano PresenTense the Rabbinical Assembly (The RA) Queens College Hillel and United Synagogue Youth (USY)

The Shabbaton brought together some of the nationrsquos most passionate and determined Jewish young adults from across the country including USY regional and international board alumni and staff Ramah alumni and staff alumni of Nativ the College Leadership Program in Israel and many Jewish leaders from Hillels across the nation Muhlenberg College proudly brought the second-highest number of participants to the Shabbaton following close behind Maryland Universityrsquos seven attendees

The weekend itself was filled with learning opportunities leadership training and a wonderful Shabbat experience For many participants the most

significant part of the weekend was the time spent talking to others

ldquoBeing able to problem-solve for ourselves and other students was a valuable experiencerdquo said Josh Ull

ldquoThe opportunity to interact with other Jewish leaders on college campuses allowed me to get an insight into what Jewish life was like on other campusesrdquo said Ilana Blumsohn

Masorit on Campus is still

young and the organization hopes to greatly increase its impact on campuses across the country By picking up where Koach left off the hope is that Conservative college-age individuals will continue to build toward a better Conservative Jewry for the future Masorti on Campus is working hard to provide a space for the leaders of tomorrow to build their skills and network with each other Only time will tell what the future holds for young adult Conservative Jews

Muhlenberg College students Ilana Blumsohn Ilana Sandberg and Josh Ull outside of JTS They were among 60 young Conservative Jews who attended a Shabbaton aimed at networking among leaders from college campuses and from Conservative Jewish institutions

JTS hosts young Conservative leaders from campuses across nation

Scholarship opportunity for college studentsApplications are currently being accepted for the Frank and Ada Segel Family Student Scholarship Program

The scholarship program was established through a philanthropic bequest by Frank and Ada Segelrsquos daughter Helen Segel who recognized the importance of higher education and the need for financial assistance to students in the Jewish community Frank and Ada Segel were members and friends of Congregation Sons of Israel and their daughter wanted to honor her parents with this wonderful act of tzedakah

Applications will be accepted from Jewish individuals who (i) have been accepted or are enrolled in a post secondary educational institution (ii) submit proof of financial need (iii) meet additional specific criteria established by the Frank and Ada Segel Family Student Scholarship Program Committee and (iv) have been residents of the Lehigh Valley for at least one year prior to the filing of application Decisions for awarding scholarships will be at the discretion of the committee Scholarships may be awarded to individuals on an annual basis for an amount up to $5000 Students are eligible to apply on an annual basis Applications will not be considered if all required items are not completed

Call 610-433-6089 to obtain application materials and information on additional requirements All completed applications with all required papers shall be received no later than May 30 2014 for consideration for the 2014-15 academic year Applications are to be filed at Congregation Sons of Israel ndash Attention Frank and Ada Segel Scholarship Committee 2715 Tilghman St Allentown PA 18104 Information provided in this application is kept strictly confidential A recipientrsquos name will become known only with his or her express permission


By Jennifer LaderEditor HAKOL The house in Fall River Mas-sachusetts in which Rabbi Allen Juda grew up and which still belongs to the family may not be what it once was to him but the life he had there and the synagogue in which he grew up exerted a profound influence on him Juda and wife Toby made a home of their own raised three children and built community in Bethlehem Now after nearly 39 years as rabbi of Congregation Brith Sholom he is set to retire at the end of June

One of the most influential events in Judarsquos life happened years before he came into the world ldquoMy father was born in Kirch Goens Germanyrdquo Juda said in a recent interview ldquoHis parents were taken in Sep-tember 1942 to Theresienstadt where they somehow survived the war My mother was born in Vienna Austria and left in September 1939rdquo However all the men on that ship includ-ing Judarsquos grandfather were taken off by a French submarine looking for spies and it was some time before the family was reunited

ldquoA great many uncles and aunts and their children were murdered at Auschwitzrdquo Juda said Yet his parents and grand-parents were helped by others while still in Europe and at the mercy of the Nazis He said that at the age of 19 his father on the night of Kristallnacht was taken by a neighbor to Frankfurt to

save him from being murderedGrowing up Juda was close

to all of these survivors they all lived in or near that Fall River house He processed the criti-cism that America did not bomb the rail lines to Auschwitz as a personal and community ethic that he explains this way ldquoWe canrsquot condemn people for not doing more for Jews if we donrsquot do somethingrdquo But more than Jews too he expands the reach of this ethic to any population of the world Jewish or non-Jewish that is the target of genocide He has long engaged in conscious-ness-raising on the subjects of Rwanda Darfur and remote Jewish populations

When the American As-sociation for Ethiopian Jewry announced it would be possible to ldquobuy outrdquo the life of a Jew in Ethiopia for $3000 Juda said to his congregation ldquoLetrsquos see if we can get 100 families to each put up 30 bucksrdquo they did He admires people who are ldquodo-ersrdquo and found the Bethlehem community to have many such who were willing to be engaged when it seemed in general so few were in helping rdquothe stranger the orphan the widow the poorrdquo

He looked beyond Bethle-hem to Jewish Family Service and the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley as well as the group of Jewish clergy that meets monthly Current chair of the group Cantor Kevin Wartell cites Judarsquos love of Jewish life and seeing the world through the prism of Jewish values but

said ldquoMost of all it is his friendship that I cherishrdquo

Asked about his own ac-complishments Juda consis-tently spoke not of himself individually but of his com-munity He sees as a major accomplishment what the community did to help three teenage Iranian Jewish girls who were ldquodropped off on our doorsteprdquo Brith Sholomers put together ldquoa ton of helprdquo to get the girls through high school and into college The same was true for a young Russian Jewish man name Boris who somehow arrived in the area the congregation

ldquohelped him get him into Lehigh and testified so he could get asy-lum everyone helped him create a whole new liferdquo

Brith Sholom President Judith Rodwin gives Juda more credit than he gives himself In the 15 years Ive been a mem-ber of Brith Sholomrdquo she said ldquoIve observed the subtle ways Rabbi Juda has shepherded our community Hes well-known for his sometimes biting quips and rabid baseball fervor but all that just deflects attention from the generous and timely wisdom and aid he has brought to so many

Juda compares the match between a rabbi and a syna-gogue to a marriage and in that sense something resonated between his upbringing and the people he found in Bethlehem His highest praise is reserved for people who are ldquofor communi-tyrdquo The community in which he grew up included Rabbi Samuel Ruderman and Rabbi George Pollock both of whom he said showed him the best of what a rabbi could be They also pre-sented him with opportunities to gain knowledge and channeled him into Camp Ramah where he started as a camper and even-tually became an assistant divi-sion head as he was entering his senior year of college and later a division head and assistant to the director

In 1971 Juda earned a bachelorrsquos degree in Hebrew literature at the Jewish Theo-logical Seminary and in a joint program a bachelor of arts at Columbia University Along the way he spent one year at Hebrew University learning Hebrew language and Judaic subjects

Even before Juda was or-dained in 1975 he had his initial interview with Bruce Smackey and another representative of Brith Sholom while riding in the back seat of Smackeyrsquos car as he drove to Long Island to visit a relative Two weeks after Juda became rabbi at Brith Sholom he married his wife Toby They had a three-day honeymoon and came back for Rosh Hashanah which that year coincided with Labor Day weekend

ldquoI was inexperienced in every respectrdquo Juda recalled However he was also much-needed in Bethlehem where he had come to ldquoa rather amaz-ing building that was old four stories a Synagogue-Center in the Kaplanian model It was a United Way agency primarily of interest for the pool and gym-nasium with some integration with the general communityrdquo and close to the campus of Le-high University He claims only to have ldquoprovided what a com-munity always needs guidance direction an honest appraisalrdquo

The problem Juda found was mainly that the building was in the wrong place It was also aging and expensive to run Yet the people who grew up in Bethlehem were ldquosuper-attachedrdquo to the building which had ldquonot one parking spacerdquo at a time when Lehigh University was filling the streets with cars

Bethlehem native Jerry Haus-man recalled that the rabbi said

ldquoJerry if we donrsquot do something we could die hererdquo Instead Jerry made a phone call to a connection at Lehigh and Juda got up and gave a Yom Kippur sermon that opened the eyes of many to the need to move to the north side of town

There in addition to the new synagogue Juda got involved with Beth Tikvah working with a team of dedicated people to develop a Jewish wing there He credits his grandmotherrsquos involvement in the Golden Age Club with instilling in him the importance of a vibrant life for older adults Under the influence of congregant Betty Lehrich he and other members of the Brith Sholom community regularly visited Jewish residents of the state hospital

Juda also finds it important to engage with non-Jews and participates in the Institute for

Bethlehemrsquos Rabbi Juda to retire but no bench in sight

Rabbi Juda reflects on 39 years of service He shepherded the move to Congregation Brith Sholomrsquos current location at Jacksonville and Macada Roads in Bethlehem

Rabbi JudaContinues on page 22

SUNDAY JUNE 22 Dinner to honor Rabbi Allen

and Toby Juda 5 pm Congregation Brith Sholom

Call the synagogue office at 610-866-8009 for more information or to make a reservation

The period between Passover and Shavuot which especially this year corresponds to the awakening of nature around us to spring and our deep appreciation for it provides each of us with the opportunity to engage in the simple yet profound practice of Counting the Omer I have found myself increasingly drawn to this practice which is more accessible than ever due to a range of new Omer companions available in a variety of media including my favorite Omer phone apps

The Omer is the period between Passover and Shavuot It represents the period of the early desert wandering of the Israelites after the Exodus from Egypt and before the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai Given the many rabbinic mystical and later philosophical Jewish interpretations of Sinai as ongoing Revelation it is not hard to view this period as a yearly

opportunity for each of us to prepare ourselves for this yearrsquos revelation this yearrsquos acceptance of Torah As I write this I have in mind both the understanding of Torah as our sacred ancient wisdom as collected in the Pentateuch and the more expansive understanding of Torah as the ongoing collection of Jewish wisdom which can also include our own contemporary interpretations and Jewish meaning making

The word Omer literally mean a bundle of sheaves of barley that were gathered and brought to the Temple during this period Thus the Omer can further represent our own ldquoharvestsrdquo of the year -- the fruits of our labor the things we have been working on and are ready to share with others or at least to reflect on ourselves

During the Rabbinic period the Omer also came to be seen as a time of semi-mourning due to a plague that caused a significant death toll among the students of Rabbi Akiva Thus this period has acquired a seriousness and somber tone which we can bring to our self reflection

The major practice of Omer Counting to which I am drawn takes its lead from the Jewish mystical tradition According to this tradition each of the seven weeks of the Omer and in turn each day within each week can be understood as corresponding to one of the Kabbalistic sephirot The sephirot are clusters of interconnected symbols which simultaneously represent aspects of the Divine and aspects of human reality and character Thus each of the 49 days comes with its own combination of these qualities -- and with it an invitation and a pathway for reflection focused awareness and opportunities for seeping onersquos spiritual practice and relationships with self others and (if it speaks to you) God

So why does all of this lend itself so well to a phone app One of the hardest things about counting the Omer is remembering to do it Traditionally you can only say the blessing that accompanies the counting if you are consistent (Though if you are using this as a mindfulness or spiritual practice Irsquod suggest continuing even if you do skip a night or two even if you do so without the blessing just using the counting formula) The apps are helpful because you can set a daily alarm that reminds you to count keeps track of the day and offers some reflections and exercises (depending on the app) for each day The apps also help me recognize that my phone which I often relate to as the epitome of hol the mundane can also be a tool for the sacred if I so chose

Curious Here are a few of my favorite Omer online resources Rabbi Yael Levyrsquos daily email Susan Windlersquos Opening the Gates on Facebook neohasidrsquos free Omercount app and the app Sefiros (the paid version has daily exercises and teachings)

Two years ago I had the opportunity to teach an Omer writing class The community that gathered each week quickly got to know each otherrsquos stories and struggles and we were able to support each other in the daily work of being present to the blessings and opportunities for sanctity in our lives Perhaps you too will be inspired to try out the deceptively simple practice of counting the Omer or if you already do to deepen that practice with use of any of these tools or ideas In any case it is my sincere wish that Jewish practices such as Omer counting can become increasingly accessible spiritual tools that add meaning mindfulness and connection to our lives


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Dr Joshua and Teri KrassenDr Robert and Stephanie KricunJack(zrdquol) and Ferne Rodale KushnerDr Michael and Carole LangsamDr Brian LeFrockDr Paul Lemberg Martin and Monica LemelmanMort amp Myra Levy Philanthropic FundDr Jay and Evelyn LipschutzDr Gerald and Ethel MelamutRobert and Betty MendelsonDr Holmes and Jeannie MillerDr Michael and Cary MoritzDr Mark and Alice NotisDr Michael and Ruth NotisDr William and Marjorie OfrichterDr Robert and Joanne PalumboDr Edward RosenfeldDr Marvin and Janet RosenthalDr Abraham and Nancy Ross and FamilySelma RothDr Michael and Lynn F RothmanDr Wayne SaundersDr Darryn ShaffMarshall and Nina SilversteinDr Raymond and Bonnie SingerLynda SomachRichard and Allison StaimanDr Ronald and Melissa Stein and FamilyDr Frederic A and Gilda StelzerDr Jay E and Margery StraussFred and Barbara K SussmanDr David and Barbara SussmanDr Adam TeichmanDr Kenneth and Alla ToffDr Edward Tomkin and Sandra WadsworthDr Darren and Stefanie TraubDr Marc VengroveDr Andrew WaksteinGordon and Kathy WeilDr Benjamin and Ellen WeinbergerSteven and Margo WienerSusan WildAnonymous (4)

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Dr Todd and Laura GarberDr Debra GarlinArnon and Hagit GavishHagit GavishGail GelbEugene GenkinNancy Gevirtz Memorial FundSamuel Gevirtz Mitzvah FundPearl GlattJeff and Carrie GlazierBernice GlickmanAnita GoldmanLaura Ruth GoldmanDr Malvin and Lillian GoldnerDavid GoldsteinMartin GoldsteinDavid and Tova GoldsteinDr Richard GordonDr Stephanie Goren-GarciaAaron GorodzinskyBetty GreenbergHildi GreenbergRosaly GreenbergerHarry and Paula GrinesJonah GrobMerle GrollmanErvin GrossLila GrossShirley F GrossHenry and Ruth GrossbardGayanne GrossmanMarcel and Sharon GuindineSamuel GunclerMax HakimMarion HalperinBernice HarrisSamuel Harris FundGloria HartglassDolores HellerEtta HellerTed HersteinPhilip HeymanRima HirschSyman and Anita HirschCarolyn HoffmanDorothy HoffmanRobert and Arlene HurwitzMichael and Donna IorioVladimir and Dr Lubov IskoldNina JacksonDr Donald and Carol JaffeDouglas and Amy JaffeBaron and Marjorie JasperSidney and Helene KaplanHarriet KaressKatz FamilyStephanie KatzStanley and Marilyn KaufmanChaim and Carol KaufmannSteven KaunitzGlenn and Svetlana KayeLionel and Ellen KierNathan KlineRosine KnafoDeborah KohlerFred and Alyssa KomarowJames and Kathleen KoonesBarbara KowitzSondra KremDiane LaBelleJacob LaderAndrea LassMaur and Doe LevanGustav and Zelda LevinBob and Ilene Levin-DandoMichael and Barbara Levinson

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The donors noted above represent gifts to the JFLV 2014 Campaign for Jewish Needs Every effort is made to correctly recognize all of our generous donors and honor their listing requests If there are any inaccuracies or omissions please call the Federation office at 610-821-5500

Indicates an individual womanrsquos gift to the 2014 Campaign for Jewish Needs

JOIN US JULY 14-20 FOR THE FIRST EVER FEDERATION CAMPAIGNERS MISSION Campaigners will see how our dollars are being used overseas in Israel learn about Israel today and become more able as Federation advocates

HIGHLIGHTSbull Learn how to make your donor conversations work from some of the most successful

Federation solicitorsbull Practice your fundraising prowess with colleagues from across North Americabull Learn about the programs supported by the Annual Campaign by experiencing them

firsthand and meeting service providersbull Meet the founders of TAKDIM the first Israeli Federationbull Meet religious political and military leaders and gain a fuller understanding of the issues

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By Aaron GorodzinskyJFLV Director of Outreach amp Community Relations

I have been fortunate enough to have lived all over North America and had an opportunity to meet people from all over the world During these encounters I have always enjoyed the surprised expressions that I get when people find out that I was born in Mexico City and how that expression turns into confusion when I tell them than I am Jewish So to avoid more confusion and taking

advantage of the Cinco de Mayo celebrations I would like to share what it was like to grow up in Mexico

The Jewish Mexican community is composed of a mixture of Ashkenazi Sephardi Halebi (Aleppo) and Shami (Damascus) Jews All of these communities have a strong presence in Mexico City with synagogues Jewish day schools and beneficiary agencies that are run by the members of the different ethnicities Although there is a central committee that represents the community as a whole while speaking to government officials the

Jewish community in Mexico is not part of the Federation system

Jews in Mexico live in three major cities 90 percent of the community resides in the Greater Mexico City area Most of the rest are located in Monterrey a large industrial city in the north and Guadalajara which is very near Puerto Vallarta a city that large numbers of Americans visit every year

Growing up in Mexico City was a unique experience in itself With over 20 million people in the greater metropolitan area I grew up in what we call a ldquocolonyrdquo that has grown from very few people when I was a child to over 3 million people today and where they would be blessed to only have the traffic that we have to deal with on Route 22

I like 99 percent of Jewish kids in Mexico attended Jewish day school My school -- Nuevo Colegio Israelita I L Peretz -- was the smallest of these with 500 kids in total Like the rest of Jewish schools we had to follow the educational curriculum that was approved by the Mexican government with the addition of Judaic studies While in school I learned how to speak in Hebrew and Yiddish and during middle and high school we had English classes as well My school was very Zionistic and we learned about Israel and our special connection to the land and its people from a very young age

A lot of people who have had an opportunity to visit Mexico talk about El Centro Deportivo Israelita our JCC My school was actually two minutes away from the JCC and I grew in the JCC Our school bus would drop me and some of my friends there we would eat lunch at about 230 and then each of us would go practice our favorite sport do our homework and sometimes have dinner there Our JCC is one of the biggest ones I have ever been to with a semiprofessional pool soccer field baseball field basketball courts and a massive gym I was very fortunate to practice karate there for 13 years and trained there four times a week

Every year the JCC holds a Jewish spring dancing festival (Festival AVIV) where at that time my school was known for having the loudest crowd Although I donrsquot


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Why MexicoContinues on page 15

Entrance to Sinagoga Histoacuterica Justo Sierra 71 Mexico City Built 1939-41


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look like a dancer today I participated in the festival twice after making a deal with my mom for driving privileges (we won second and third place)

So why Mexico In the case of my family (and I can only speak from my motherrsquos side) my grandpa arrived in Mexico as an infant after the Bolsheviks walked inside his house and killed his mother while he was hiding in a closet He was only just a baby when the incident took place and my great-grandpa had to marry my great-grandmarsquos sister as it was customary to do at that time to help raise my zeide After the wedding the three of them left everything behind in Russia and took a ship to Cuba in search of the American dream

My grandma also traveled when she was very young and I remember her telling me that she has no memories of the boat ride because she was very sick at sea and fortunate that she even made it My grandparents like most families who eventually moved to Mexico always wanted to immigrate to the United States but quotas were filled at that time and like many others they decided to leave Cuba for Mexico and wait for the next yearrsquos quotas to open Upon arriving in Mexico and enjoying a strong Ashkenazi presence in the country at that time most families gave up the American dream in favor of making Mexico their new home

My grandparents had a very similar experience to that of most Ashkenazi Jews their parents arrived in Mexico not knowing any Spanish and with no money in their pockets Their parents worked really hard to provide for their families and eventually the majority of the community achieved financial success

My grandparents still attended public schools but built Jewish day schools for their children and today the community is still very strong Although anti-Semitism is always a concern in the community Mexico has always been very welcoming to the Jews With strong religious institutions and an economy that even with its ups and downs has been able to remain stable I think Jews will remain in Mexico for a long time to come

Happy Cinco de Mayo

Why MexicoContinues from page 14

By Natalie SchacharJewish Telegraphic Agency

The youthful group of 60 drew their chairs around tables strewn with jars of markers and the occasional Rubikrsquos Cube nearby chalkboards at the ready for jotting down big ideas

The conference hall was suffused with a can-do vibe that wouldnrsquot have seemed out of place in Silicon Valley But high-tech was not on the agenda

Instead the crowd of social entrepreneurs and activists had come to a resort near the famous Iguazu Falls on the Argentina-Brazil border to brainstorm a future for Jewish life in small communities across Latin America

ldquoThe decline of communities in smaller cities is our biggest problemrdquo said the eventrsquos co-chair Ariela Lijavetzky director of informal education at Maccabi a Jewish sports club in Buenos Aires The recent four-day Lazos gathering mdash Spanish for ldquotiesrdquo mdash was sponsored by the US-based Schusterman Philanthropic Network as part of its Connection Points initiative

Across the region Jewish population is becoming increasingly centralized leaving once-flourishing communities in smaller towns and cities struggling

The trend toward centralization is pronounced in Argentina where about 90 percent of the countryrsquos Jewish population lives in the capital of Buenos Aires

In the Argentine city of General Roca located in Patagonia the Jewish community once numbered about 400 families These days an egalitarian minyan still convenes for Friday night services at a synagogue in the center of town But the few active community members which hover around 25 illustrates how times have changed

ldquoOur principal income is from the cemeteryrdquo said Pablo Indelman the synagogue president community director and Hebrew teacher

Jewish population movements parallel larger trends in Latin America where people are flocking to the main urban areas of their countries Young Jews often do not return to their hometowns after studying or working in the big city Others leave for Israel or destinations abroad

ldquoTherersquos almost no youth theyrsquore all

grandparentsrdquo said Moshe Sefchovich a resident of Guadalajara a city of more than 1 million in the Mexican state of Jalisco He describes a mass movement of community members to Mexico City

While aware of the difficulty of reversing migration trends Lazos participants were determined to find ways to reinvigorate Jewish life Participants proposed ventures such as the establishment of a new synagogue in the Argentine city of Corrientes and a network for Jewish travelers journeying to Brazil during the World Cup Technology was offered up as a means of changing the status quo

ldquoEveryone is asking where young adults have disappeared tordquo said Victor Rottenstein the head of search engine optimization operations at Mercado Libre the Latin American version of eBay ldquoIrsquoll tell you where they are Theyrsquore on Facebookrdquo

Participants discussed how to capitalize on the potential contributions of community members who had left and to improve the way resources are shared among communities

ldquoCommunities are widely distributed across a broad areardquo said Diego Goldman a psychologist from Buenos Aires who co-chaired the Lazos event with Lijavetzky ldquoThere is a big necessity for Latin America to work as a networkrdquo

Even communities with storied histories are struggling

Moises Ville a town in the Argentine province of Sante Fe famed for its Jewish gauchos or cowboys once was a shining symbol of Jewish community life on the plains of Argentina With the financial patronage of the German-Jewish philanthropist Baron Maurice de Hirsch Jews fleeing czarist Russia and Central Europe had taken advantage of Argentinarsquos open-door immigration policy and established the colony in 1889

The city is still called the Argentine Jerusalem for its history and culture and it is currently celebrating its 125th anniversary Today however only about 250 of its 2000 inhabitants are Jews

ldquoOne of our main concerns is the lack of young peoplerdquo lamented Claudia Baer secretary of the community synagogue before adding that she too would like to go to Israel if it werenrsquot for her job

By famed waterfalls brainstorming a future for Latin Americarsquos smaller Jewish communities


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Young Adult Division enjoys private meadery tour

Members of the Young Adult Division gather for a mead tasting at The Colony Meadery in Allentown

YAD co-chairs Justin and Erin Corsa with The Colony Meadery CEO and co-founder Greg Hellar-LaBelle

Nurit Golenberg and Aaron Alkasov

Brian Ford tastes the Mar-guh-me-duh CEO Greg Hellar-LaBelle gives Robyn Finberg a pour in the tasting roomAmanda and Tom Edge with Hildi Greenberg

The Young Adult Division of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley got a special treat on April 3 when Greg Hellar-LaBelle a member of the local Jewish community opened up his meadery for a private tour and tasting

Attendees were treated to a behind-the-scenes look at how this beverage -- like wine but with fermented honey instead of grapes -- is made

After the tour Hellar-LaBelle got behind the bar to offer samples of his various meads full of exotic flavors and unique combinations

Before the tastings Rabbi Daniel Stein of Bnai Abraham Synagogue in Easton gave a fascinating presentation on when alcohol is considered kosher

The Young Adult Division sponsors frequent events geared toward members of the community ages 22-45 Join YAD for its next event at Jewish Heritage Night at the IronPigs on May 22 or visit wwwjewishlehighvalleyorgyad to learn more

By Rabbi Daniel SteinBnai Abraham Synagogue

As a (relatively) young rabbi people often hope that I know the secret formula to engaging my peer group the elusive millenni-als I wish I knew all the answers but sometimes I am just as con-fused by my peer group -- what motivates a group of young Jews to be active or even become lead-ers in the Jewish community In March my wife Dena was asked to represent her organization at TribeFest -- the Jewish Federa-tion of North Americarsquos national Young Leadership conference I was eager to tag along and see firsthand one model of success-ful engagement of young Jews Through the generosity of our lo-cal Jewish Federation I was able to attend I approached the con-ference as a kind of ldquosecret shop-perrdquo professionally I wanted to learn what would work locally

Three aspects of TribeFest stood out to me as being particu-larly in tune with the mindset of millennials Irsquod call these the ldquo3 Srsquosrdquo First as a conference Tribe-Fest is a particularly social event with each evening culminating in a cocktail party These par-ties I think had a meaning that transcended the pleasures of hors drsquooeuvres and a mixed drink Americans in their 20s and 30s might be described as a particu-larly lonely group of people So many of our interactions whether personal or professional are me-diated through technology We e-mail We text Occasionally we make a phone call Sometimes if we are very lucky we can meet a friend for a drink

We so long for human contact and validation that we tweet out our emotions update our

Facebook statuses constantly and share Instagram photos of our dinners and our toes at the beach in hopes that someone else will try to cross over the void and contact us as humans TribeFestrsquos organizers understand that the ability to sit and enjoy the com-pany of a friend is a rare pleasure for us in todayrsquos world

Millenials though are not so hedonistic as to enjoy just any-onersquos company We need to know that we are surrounded by com-passionate empathetic people We have been raised to believe that we can change the world and we want to be around those who share that idealism This is TribeFestrsquos second ldquoSrdquo Service The attendees at TribeFest shared a common commitment to the Jewish value of tikkun olam The organizer provided both the opportunity to learn about com-munity engagement and practical

opportunities for improving the host community They under-stood that for young Jews the best way to forge community and build connections is by working together toward common goals

Finally the sessions at Tribe-Fest had the feeling of Ted Talks they were succinct Millenials want rich meaningful content that packs a punch And they want it developed in short doses We live in information worlds and we value those who can help us see the forest from the trees We crave intellectual engagement delivered professionally and cleanly

If our local community takes these ideas to heart we will have no trouble in engaging the next generation of Jewish lead-ers The 1500 young Jews who descended on New Orleans left there inspired and ready to build a Jewish future


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Rabbi Stein with wife Dena and daughter Miri

Tribefest offers clues about millenials

A division of Birthright Israel Foundation connects Birthright Israel trip alumni and their peers with meaningful Jewish living and learning opportunities na-tionally locally and in Israel Itrsquos called Birthright NEXT

NEXT also works to create a Jewish community that is ready to receive alumni who possess diverse needs interests and inclinations By investing in and convening those who work with young Jewish adults as well as offering resources and thought-leadership NEXT catalyzes growth and stimulate opportuni-ties for engagement

A Birthright trip to Israel is an incredible experience ndash note the recent expansion of eligibility -- but what happens after the re-turn There are plenty of ways to continue living out the best parts of that Birthright Israel trip right here in the States

Start at home Remember celebrating Shab-bat in Israel with all of your tripmates The NEXT Shabbat program will helps bring that experience to friends here at home Itrsquos easy Invite at least four friends over for a Friday night dinner or Saturday lunch

and NEXT can provide resources and some funds to cover the cost of groceries or take-out

Keep your eye on our programs NEXT offers programs to all Birthright Israel alumni regard-less of when the trip occurred or where you live

Many programs are based around Jewish holidays when NEXT can help you host your own celebrations for your friendsmdashlike Passover seders and Rosh Hashanah dinnersmdashand give you everything you need to make it happen

NEXT regularly announces programs on their website but to get first dibs join them on Face-book where yoursquoll hear it before everyone else

Find out whatrsquos happening near you Search for your city in NEXTrsquos new directory to find great events opportunities and more in your local area

Take advantage of opportunities On their Facebook page NEXT lists tons of great programs festi-vals long-term trips to Israel and more run by awesome organiza-tions across the country Check them out

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Birthright continues after trips

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Amos Amit Erez Epshtein and Hanan Ingle will be among more than 100 spectacular artists showing and selling their work at the 2014 Mayfair Festival of the Arts to be held May 23 to 26 in and around Ag Hall at Allentownrsquos Fair-grounds

Amos Amit ndash Batiks by Amit

Amos Amit was born in Israel in 1945 and was raised on a moshav in the Galilee He received his bachelorrsquos degree in agricul-tural engineering at the Hebrew Univer-sity Jerusalem and his masterrsquos degree in landscape architecture at California Polytechnic Institute Pomona California Spending his childhood and young adult-hood in Israel profoundly influenced both the subject matter and approach to his artwork The modern and colorful feel emanates from growing up in a young vibrant and multi-ethnic country The warm primitive feel comes from a child-hood spent farming The Torah-related themes and blessings come from the influence of school studies as a regular part of the curriculum

Amit has established himself as one of the leading batik artists in this coun-try Art critics and collectors alike have praised Amitrsquos unique style and highly refined technique He has received nu-merous prestigious national and interna-tional awards and his works are part of many prominent collections A resident of California Amit is a member of the Beverly Hills and Los Angeles Art Associ-ations and the American Crafts Council

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The mission of Hanan Ingle and Erez Epshtein of Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry is to help inspire and share the beauty and

history of ancient coins Most of their coins have origins from Jewish Byzan-tine Greek or Roman periods Each coin is unique and has survived hundreds or thousands of years from the time it was minted The coins are authentic and come with a certificate of authenticity having been acquired from reputable coin deal-ers mostly from Israel and the Middle East

The Festivalrsquos new Executive Director Arlene Daily a past member of Congre-gation Keneseth Israel has been rees-tablishing Mayfairrsquos relationships with top-caliber artists The recent move to the Festivalrsquos new home in the Allentown Fairgrounds sealed the deal according to Daily who said ldquoTop-level artists who once said they would never participate in Mayfair Festival of the Arts have told us they are applying to the show because we now offer indoor space Being exposed to wind rain humidity and heat can be damaging to artwork High-quality visual arts was once the hallmark of Mayfair Festival of the Arts and our goal is to bring that back while continuing to profile great performing arts We are the only event which truly offers all major art forms in one place at one timerdquo

Mayfair would like to thank the fol-lowing partners to date for supporting the 2014 Festival Ford Motor Company The Childrenrsquos Hospital at Lehigh Valley Hospital People First Federal Credit Union PPL Corporation Service Electric Cable TV amp Communications The Harry C Trexler Trust The Century Fund The Rider Pool Foundation and The Penn-sylvania Council on the Arts Lehigh County

For festival hours or more information about these and other artists and about musical per-formances visit wwwMayfairFestivalorg

Mayfair Festival to feature art of Israel

Rabbi Juda with wife Toby and their granddaughter Kayla

Jewish-Christian Understanding He became chair of the Day of Dialogue Committee and looks to continue this work during retirement

Perhaps not unlike his Jewish and non-Jewish counterparts Juda is troubled by what he sees as a deteriora-tion of religious life as seen in this case in fewer people attending services on the lesser known holidays the struggle to make a daily minyan ndash ldquothat we are down to two days a week is a lossrdquo he said ndash and many more discourag-ing indicators that he has described in sermons at Brith Sholom

Yet there is continuity too ldquoI started as a young man [and am] now becoming a seniorrdquo he said And he speaks admiringly of his wife who has been at his side through these many years

ldquoI can still picture her on the High

Holidaysrdquo he said of Toby as she and the congregation sat listening to his final Yom Kippur sermon ldquoa young woman in her early 20s sitting in the first row the first seat in the east balcony on the south side That was the so-called lsquoRebbetzinrsquos seatrsquo Everyone had to know where to find her Toby handled that and much much more with grace and class She filled the gaps of time and presence with our children -- Adam Aaron and Tamar -- that this profession required of merdquo In addi-tion she taught in the religious school functioned as the ldquokiddush ladyrdquo for over a decade ldquomeaning everythingrdquo and taught various programs

The two plan to continue living in Bethlehem which they like and find is in close proximity to their children ndash and grandchildren ldquoTo hear Kayla doing part of the Ma Nishtana at [the age of] 2 frac12 rdquo Juda said ldquoitrsquos thrilling really To hear her doing the Shrsquoma is extremely meaningfulrdquo

And thus there is a future

Rabbi JudaContinues from page 10



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Rabbi Melissa B Simon has been named the new Jewish ChaplainHillel director at Muhlenberg College

Currently the director of lifelong learning at Congrega-tion Shir Tikvah in Minneapo-lis Minnesota she will begin her duties at Muhlenberg on July 14 2014

In her new role Simon will serve as part of the Collegersquos interfaith ministry team pro-viding religious and commu-nity-building opportunities to Jewish students through Hillel She will be the head of the Hillel staff implementing their mission of building and sustaining a vibrant mean-ingful and pluralistic Jewish campus community Working closely with students faculty and staff the college chap-lain and other religious life colleagues and with the local Jewish community Simon will provide strategic vision leadership and managerial oversight for Hillel ensur-ing that the organization is

an energetic enterprise and a focal point for Jewish life on campus

Rabbi Simon will bring tremendous energy to the role of Jewish chaplainHillel director at Muhlenberg She is eager to serve our diverse Jewish community and she will be a strong addition to our interfaith religious life teamrdquo said the Rev Callista Isabelle college chaplain ldquoShe quickly impressed those who met her during the search process with her passion for Judaism and her desire to work with young adults and others in the community

During her tenure at Shir Tikvah Simon was engaged in rabbinic duties including counseling pastoral care con-versions sermons and leading religious services She helped to transform the congregationrsquos adult and youth education pro-grams and developed a more coherent social justice program

Simon earned her bach-elorrsquos degree in womenrsquos

studies from Mount Holyoke College in 2004 She was ordained in 2010 at Hebrew Union College ndash Jewish In-stitute of Religion where she also earned a masterrsquos in reli-gious education in 2008 and a masterrsquos in Hebrew litera-ture While at HUC-JIR she was named a Mandel Fellow studying visionary leadership and Jewish education In 2013 Simon was one of 20 rabbis selected in North America for the prestigious Rabbis With-out Borders fellowship with The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership (CLAL) The fellowship is awarded to nurture those rab-bis that CLAL believe will be the next generation of spiri-tual innovators

She has served as a rabbin-

ic leader for Jewish Commu-nity Action a board member for the Minnesota Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice and a faith organizer for Minnesotans United for All Families

Jewish life at Muhlenberg is active and vibrant The Col-legersquos Hillel program was the first small liberal arts college in the country to achieve Hil-lel Foundation status Cur-rently Muhlenberg has more than 700 Jewish students ndash 318 percent of the student body ndash and is one of the most active Hillel affiliates in the country Muhlenberg also has been nationally recognized for its kosher dining program which is fully integrated with the collegersquos meal plan

The Hillel House was

on Liberty Street until 2000 when it moved to its current location at 2238 Chew Street In 2011 the house underwent major renovations including a major addition that tripled the size of the house The new site includes a 300-seat space for Shabbat Dinners prayer space classroom space offices and student lounge areas

New Hillel director named at Muhlenberg College

Jewish Day School third and fourth grade students will expand their horizons this year as they begin a new School Twinning Project with Sdot Yoav an elementary school in the Lehigh Valleyrsquos Partnership2Gether commu-nity in the Yoav Regional Council in Israel

The day schoolrsquos Head of School Al Goren and Sdot Yoav Vice Principal Lili Rein spoke April 23 and matched the two grades The goal is to create a living bridge between the children in the two communities and thereby plant seeds that will blossom into long-term friendships This project will continue into the subsequent school year and will be an on-going program

In May Carolyn Katwan the Day Schoolrsquos director of marketing and admissions will visit Sdot Yoav and meet the students and teachers Shersquoll present the children with the first part of the initial project SHALOM - Get-ting to Know You Each of the participating

JDS lsquotwinningrsquo with Yoav students

day school students will prepare a profile to introduce themselves to the students at Sdot Yoav The Israeli children will then be able to put a face together with a name ldquomeetrdquo the day school students and get to know a little bit about them Itrsquos the beginning of a dia-logue

The Jewish Day School looks forward to keeping the community posted as the project progresses and the relationship grows


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Bat mitzvah walks collects food for the hungryThis past September Leigha Evans and her family par-ticipated in the CROP Hun-ger Walk with Congregation Keneseth Israel CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored by religious groups businesses schools and others to raise funds to end hunger in the US and around the world CROP Hun-ger Walkrsquos motto is ldquoEnding Hunger One Step at a Timerdquo The September 2013 CROP Hunger Walk was a great suc-cess Lehigh Valley churches and synagogues provided a record 35 teams totaling 428 walkers September is con-sidered ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo month

Leigharsquos mom Lori ex-plained ldquoLeigha has always been aware that September is lsquofeed the hungryrsquo or lsquohunger action monthrsquo because of her birthday being that month and she mentioned to me she wanted to help feed people less fortunate especially children who are hungry in the United States for her mitzvah proj-ect Coincidentally KI was involved in the CROP walk that same month and we both thought it would be a great way to start her mitzvah proj-ectrdquo

It was no surprise when the seventh grade East Hills Middle School Student chose to collect food for the kosher food pantry at Jewish Family Service as her mitzvah project Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valleyrsquos Community Food Pantry provides emer-gency assistance to individu-als and families in the Lehigh Valley regardless of religion Stocked with food and per-sonal items the pantry is supported through generous contributions from our com-munity and maintained by dedicated volunteers

Leigha whose bat mitzvah will take place on Sept 20 at

Congregation Keneseth Israel will be including a card in her invitations asking friends and family members to support her efforts in collecting food for the hungry She will ask attendees to bring a nonperishable food item to her bat mitzvah to donate

Leigha has made posters and hung them at Keneseth Israel telling the congregation about her project She already has a food collection box in the synagogue lobby and will be checking it regularly Monetary donations are also welcome

ldquoIf you donate money the food pantry staff can buy what they need for families who are strugglingrdquo Leigha said

ldquoHer father and I are so proud of Leighardquo Lori added ldquoShe has always wanted to find a way to help and the mitzvah project was the perfect oppor-tunity for her to do sordquo

To make a donation please bring a nonperishable food item to Congregation Keneseth Israel and place it in the box Checks can be mailed to Jewish Family Service at 2004 Allen Street Allentown PA 18104 Donations can also be made at the Hunger Action Month website httpfeedingameri-caorgget-involvedhunger-action-monthaspx

In addition to her mitzvah project Leigh has made her 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 coordinator at abbytjflvorg or call her at the Federa-tion office at 610-821-5500

GIVE A MITZVAH DO A MITZVAH PJ kids enjoys pasta before PassoverOn April 13 PJ Library families gathered for the last chametz before Passover They enjoyed crafts and activities a full pasta dinner and a flashlight-lit hunt for bread products in the JCC auditorium

In the spirit of the holiday and dressed as Moses Rabbi Seth Phillips of Congregation Keneseth Israel delighted the kids with a PJ story


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Ukrainian synagogue firebombedThe main synagogue in the Ukrainian city of Nikolayev was firebombed

The synagogue was empty of worshippers when it was firebombed early Saturday April 19 according to the Chabad-affiliated Shturemorg website

Two Molotov cocktails were thrown at the door and window the report said citing Yisroel Gotlieb son of the cityrsquos chief rabbi Sholom Gotlieb

A passer-by put out the fires with a fire extinguisher according to the report

The attack was recorded by the synagoguersquos closed circuit television security camera and uploaded to YouTube

Nikolayev a Black Sea port city of approximately 500000 is located in southeastern Ukraine about 70 miles from Odessa

The Giymat Rosa Synagogue in Zaporizhia located 250 miles southeast of Kiev in eastern Ukraine was firebombed in late February

The previous week in eastern Ukraine fliers calling on Jews to register with pro-Russian separatists and pay special taxes were distributed in Donetsk

Israel asks Bangkok police to ramp up security for Israeli touristsThe Israeli Embassy in Bangkok asked local police to provide more security for tourists following a thwarted terrorist attack

The request reported April 20 in the Bangkok Post noted that the embassy made special mention of Israeli backpackers on popular routes

Bangkok Metropolitan Police Bureau Chief Kamronwit Thoopkrachang said his force would follow through and increase security for Israeli tourists in the Thai capital

Earlier in April in Thailand two Lebanon-born men with ties to Hezbollah were arrested They were believed to be planning attacks on Israeli tourists on Bangkokrsquos Khao San Road during Songkran the traditional Thai New Yearrsquos Day celebrated in festivals from April 13 to 15 and coinciding this year with Passover

Israel and the United States list Hezbollah as an international terrorist group

Thoopkrachang told the Bangkok Post that the embassyrsquos Office of the Police Attache had provided police with ldquouseful informationrdquo including that Hezbollah terrorists were planning to carry out attacks at six locations in Bangkok during Passover

US calls for Hungarian dialogue over Holocaust memorial The US Embassy in Budapest called on the Hungarian government to resume dialogue with Jewish national and international groups over plans for its Holocaust memorial year

In a statement issued April 22 directed at the newly re-elected government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban the embassy wrote ldquoAs a fellow democracy we continue to urge the government to seek an honest open and factual assessment of the Holocaust in Hungary This

includes soliciting and considering the opinions of all segments of Hungarian society and especially those who are rightly most sensitive to the governmentrsquos plans during this 70th anniversary yearrdquo

Such a dialogue the embassy said ldquois a hallmark of good democratic governancerdquo

Orban in February postponed a ceremony commemorating the countryrsquos victims of World War II following protests by Jewish groups that said it obfuscated Hungaryrsquos Holocaust-era role

WORLD NEWS

World newsContinues on page 28

Protesters light memorial candles at a rally in Budapest against a government plan to erect a statue presenting Hungary as an innocent victim of Nazi occupation March 23

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A series of disturbing events have occurred over the past month The Bangkok Post reported that two members of Hezbollah arrested in Thailand admitted that they were planning to launch a terror attack against Israeli tourists in Bangkok An anti-Semitic document circulated in Ukraine calling for Jews to register or lose their citizenship and face deportation Three people were shot and killed outside of the Jewish Community Center and Village Shalom senior living community in Kansas City

ldquoThe shooting at the Kansas Jewish community centers is a sad and tragic event which reminds us where the spread of anti-Semitism and racism can leadrdquo said Abraham H Foxman national director of the ADL

After the shooting staff of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley participated in a briefing with senior officials from Homeland Security and the FBI to discuss protective measures and other security concerns The call was initiated by the Secure Community Network (SCN) a national homeland security initiative of the Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations that works closely with government officials to keep the community safe and informed

The Jewish Federation maintains strong relationships with law enforcement agencies locally and nationally who assist and advise us on potential targets National agencies such as the ADL have programs that monitor extremists and inform us of potential dates where we

should be more aware of our surroundings We in turn educate our local community organizations and congregations to review their security protocols Every year we gather law enforcement agencies and Jewish organizations to look at all of our procedures and discuss best practices

ldquoThe Jewish community of the Lehigh Valley is constantly vigilant regarding the safety of our community and we strive to be proactive in enhancing the protection of our people and local institutionsrdquo said Barry J Halper president of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley ldquoIn addition we can be comforted by the knowledge that today we have a strong Jewish Federation system that stands ready to aid assist and rescue beleaguered Jews anywhere in the world and our support is critical in helping to maintain a strong homeland in the state of Israelrdquo

As we watched these events around the world we also honored on Yom HaShoah the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust

On April 27 at the Jewish Community Center of Allentown we heard the story of Col Jose Arturo Castellanos who helped save tens of thousands of Jews in the Holocaust by providing them papers of El Salvadoran nationality May there continue to be people who stand up not only for Jews but for all of the oppressed The Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley is closely monitoring situations nationally and abroad and will keep you informed as news develops To stay up to date visit wwwjewishlehighvalleyorg for community news and to join our mailing list ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter JFedLV

Federation stands ready to aid


Israel formally suspended peace talks with the Palestinian Authority over the PArsquos national unity accord signed with the Hamas authority in the Gaza Strip

ldquoThe Cabinet today unanimously decided that Israel will not negotiate with a Palestinian government backed by Hamas a terrorist organization that calls for Israelrsquos destructionrdquo said a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released on April 24

ldquoIn addition Israel will respond to unilateral Palestinian action with a series of measuresrdquo it said without outlining the measures In the past responses have included accelerated settlement building and suspending tax transfers to the Palestinian Authority

The Fatah party led by PA President Mahmoud Abbas on April 23 signed an agreement with Hamas that would lead to a unity government within five weeks

Previous Hamas-Fatah

accords have collapsed ndash in 2007 into a civil war

The Obama administration warned that the accord with Hamas designated as a terrorist group by Israel the United States and the European Union could scuttle attempts to revive the peace talks

The Israeli-Palestinian talks collapsed earlier in April after Israel failed to meet a March 29 deadline to release the final 26 of 104 Palestinian prisoners it had pledged to release when US Secretary of State John Kerry reconvened talks last July Abbas in turn applied to join 15 international conventions in violation of his agreement not to do so as long as talks were underway

Netanyahu said in his statement that Israel at the behest of Kerry was attempting to restart the talks when Hamas and Fatah signed the accord

ldquoAbu Mazen has formed an alliance with an organization whose covenant calls for Muslims to fight and kill Jewsrdquo Netanyahu said of Abbas ldquoHamas has fired more than 10000 missiles and rockets at Israeli territory and has not halted terrorist actions against Israel even for a minuterdquo

Israel formally suspends talks with Palestinians over Hamas ties

Secretary of State John Kerry testifies during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on April 8

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By Anthony Weiss Jewish Telegraphic Agency

The April 13 shootings at a pair of Kansas City-area Jewish facilities illustrate the persistent threat of white supremacist violence even as broad measures of anti-Semitism continue to decline

Suspected gunman Frazier Glenn Miller Jr had a long history in the white supremacist movement dating back to the 1970s before the recent rampage that killed three people outside the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City and the nearby Village Shalom assisted living facility

Though police believe that Miller acted alone analysts who track white supremacist groups say that the movement has become more active in recent years which they attribute to factors such as economic woes and the backlash against Barack Obamarsquos election in 2008

ldquoThey did get much more agitated and angry and we did see an increase in criminal activity in violent hate crimes acts of terrorism plots coming out of the white supremacist movementrdquo said Mark Pitcavage the Anti-Defamation Leaguersquos director of investigative research

However Pitcavage said the white supremacist movement has not seen significant growth in its ranks

Behavioral patterns among hate groups are notoriously difficult to track as members tend to be secretive and deeply suspicious of outsiders Most adherents to extremist causes donrsquot affiliate with any group at all The landscape has become even more complex as many established white supremacist groups have collapsed into a myriad of splinter groups

Millerrsquos own career illustrates the fluid world of white supremacist groups A former US Army Green Beret Miller joined a neo-Nazi group in the late 1970s then founded the Carolina Knights of the Ku Klux Klan in 1980 later renamed the White Patriot Party He became a pariah in white supremacist circles after testifying against fellow movement leaders as part of a plea bargain in a 1988 federal sedition trial but then reemerged as a prominent voice around 2000 making various media appearances including on Howard Sternrsquos

radio showWhile far-right anti-government groups in

general have experienced explosive growth over the past few years white supremacist groups do not appear to have had a similar surge in their ranks But that doesnrsquot mean the threat they pose has diminished experts say

ldquoThe members nowadays tend to be more dangerous -- theyrsquore more likely to commit very serious hate crimes against Jews and other groupsrdquo said Jack Levin a professor of sociology and criminology at Northeastern University ldquoThe peripheral members have gotten out The hardcore survivors are the ones who commit the really serious crimes and theyrsquore the ones who are left in the groupsrdquo

At the same time anti-Semitism has become increasingly central to the ideologies of hate groups over the decades

ldquoWe have a radical right underworld that is very much animated by anti-Semitismrdquo said Mark Potok a senior fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Center ldquoItrsquos essentially been Nazified in the last 30 years They no longer see blacks as the ultimate enemy Jews are now considered the ultimate enemyrdquo

That worldview in which white supremacists see Jews as the manipulators behind blacks Hispanics and other perceived enemies was reflected in Millerrsquos own thinking

ldquoBlacks they have little power except what the Jews allow them to haverdquo Miller said to the liberal blog Talking Points Memo in a 2012 interview ldquoJews call the shots But white people we have no power at allrdquo

That increased suspicion has not necessarily translated into more anti-Semitic activity The Anti-Defamation League found that reported anti-Semitic incidents were down in 2013 continuing a decade-long trend

White supremacists can sometimes find it difficult to identify Jews even when they seek them out

ldquoLook at this case outside of Kansas Cityrdquo said Levin referring to the recent shootings ldquoThe perpetrator tried to kill Jews and mistakenly killed three Christiansrdquo

lsquoAgitated and angryrsquo White supremacists still a danger experts say

The ceremony which had been planned for March 19 was organized around the inauguration of a monument that the government has described as ldquodedicated to the memory of the German occupationrdquo The planned monument depicts Hungary as an angel being attacked by a German eagle which critics say absolves Hungarians of their active role in sending some 450000 Jews to their deaths

Hungaryrsquos Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities or Mazsihisz said after the announcement that it would boycott the ceremony

Earlier in April government employees began constructing the contested monument which is now scheduled to be unveiled on May 31 Several Jewish civil and political groups are holding daily demonstrations at the construction site The Wall Street Journal reported

Soccer player in Britain fined for quenelle support Britainrsquos governing soccer body fined a player more than $25000 for posting a message of support on social media for Nicolas Anelkarsquos quenelle gesture on the playing field The Football Association on April 22 fined Yannick Sagbo of the Hull City team for the action following an Independent Regulatory Commission Hearing Sagbo who comes from the Ivory Coast also was ordered to attend a ldquocompulsory education courserdquo Once a written decision is issued Sagbo or his team can appeal the decision

Sagbo posted a photo of Anelkarsquos quenelle celebration with the word ldquolegendrdquo on his

Twitter feed He also called Anelka who is from France a role model for French urban youth

At his hearing Sagbo acknowledged a breach of the league rule prohibiting players from making comments that are ldquoabusive andor indecent andor insulting andor improperrdquo An aggravated breach of the rule includes comments that include ldquoa reference to ethnic origin andor race andor religion or beliefrdquo

Anelka who played with Britainrsquos West Bromwich Albion team in late February was fined and given a five-match suspension for performing the gesture during a December game He was later fired by the team

The gesture is widely considered anti-Semitic and reminiscent of the Nazi salute It was invented by Dieudonne Mrsquobala Mrsquobala a French comedian who has multiple convictions for inciting hatred against Jews Dieudonne has said the gesture is anti-establishment

World newsContinues from page 26

French soccer star Nicolas Anelka performing the quenelle after scoring a goal at a match in London Dec 28 2013

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she saw ldquoHershel and the Hanukkah Goblinsrdquo She reads books about Purim and Passover in the library points out the most colorful paintings hung in the atrium and chases soccer balls around the gym until it is time to go

Only when I promise we can always return does she let us carry her back through those large glass doors the ones now shattered by shotgun blasts

Itrsquos a surreal image those scarred doors no easier to believe for having seen it on TV than the fact that two lives were taken in the parking lot outside

After all I grew up here too This is the place my parents first left me to fend for myself as a day camper where I made an awkward preteen stage debut worked summer after summer as a counselor later helped produce a film festival ran my first meeting and now continue to volunteer work work out (occasionally) and build some of the strongest relationships Irsquove known

My experience differs only in the details from those of thousands of other Kansas Citians Following the shooting friends -- some who moved away years ago leaving few ties behind -- have written called posted on Facebook One commented that it felt like an attack ldquoinside my childhood homerdquo

Much has been made of the JCC as a safe place but this is not our haven itrsquos our habitat a campus full of organizations serving those in all stages and walks of life There is a preschool a K-12 day school and the offices of Jewish Federation and multiple other philanthropic vocational educational and family-service agencies as well as the respected theater and popular

fitness and sports facilitiesNearly anyone involved

with the Jewish community even tangentially has a regular reason to stop by -- for a meeting a preschool pick-up a rehearsal a lecture a volunteer assignment a swim lesson a Zumba class -- or knows someone who does

A mile away Village Shalom the second site targeted by 73-year-old white supremacist Frazier Glenn Cross is another community hub It is an assisted-living facility for seniors but also houses a kosher cafe an art gallery a social hall for community lectures and events and a chapel where our familyrsquos synagogue holds weekday minyanim (and where we celebrated our sonrsquos brit milah two months ago)

These campuses are the physical manifestation of a remarkably cohesive Jewish community Perhaps more so than in larger communities Kansas City Jews hold tight across political and denominational lines

But neither is the community an island The Jewish Community Campus serves visitors of all religions and backgrounds in the perfect phrasing of my friend Josh Stein who works there it is ldquothe living room of our community open and welcoming to everyonerdquo

In the moments before the shooter struck an audience was gathering for a performance of ldquoTo Kill a Mockingbirdrdquo a stage adaptation of Harper Leersquos call to tolerance Across the hall auditions were underway for KC SuperStar an ldquoAmerican Idolrdquo-style competition open to students from high schools across the region

The two victims from the JCC parking lot were Dr William Lewis Corporon and his grandson 14-year-old Reat Griffin Underwood who was there to audition Both were

members of United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Many in the Jewish community count its members among our neighbors and friends Pastor Adam Hamilton has built close relationships with local Jewish leaders including some who participated in a church trip to Israel

The third victim Terri LaManno a Catholic mother of two was killed in the parking lot of Village Shalom where she had come to visit her mother a resident at the home

The victims may not have been Jews -- as the murderer likely intended -- but they were members of our community all the same

At a vigil only hours later Mindy Corporon Dr Corporanrsquos daughter and Underwoodrsquos mother rose to deliver an impossibly articulate appeal

ldquoI want you all to know that wersquore going to have more liferdquo she said ldquoAnd I want you all to have more liferdquo

All year the JCC has been celebrating its centennial -- a time for looking back and retelling something Jews know how to do But throughout the building the black-and-white and faded-color photos from the first 100 years are dwarfed by the banners bearing the centerrsquos slogan ldquo100 Morerdquo

We must deal with the necessary reactions profound sadness anger some fear heightened security and insecurity But in the hours after the lockdown was lifted people rushed in not away -- clergy counselors off-duty JCC staff -- arriving to see how they could help

This may now be the moment that separates the centerrsquos last century from its next ldquolrsquodor vrsquodorrdquo Let all who are hungry come and eat There will be more life and the doors to the community will only open wider


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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 Calendar 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

Celebrate the beauty of Shabbat

Shabbat amp Yom Tov Candlelighting Times

Friday May 2 741 pm

Friday May 9 748 pm

Friday May 16 755 pm



Friday June 6 812 pm

FRIDAYS 8 - 930 AM WMUH 917

Featuring Cantor Wartellmuhlenbergeduwmuh

Raphael Ettinger-Finley

Raphael Ettinger-Finley a local middle school stu-dent was selected by audition to perform in a Student Honors Recital at Carnegie Hall in New York City on April 19 Raphael performed Hungarian Dance No 5 by Johannes Brahms The event was sponsored by the Northeast PA Chapter of the PA Music Teachers Association

Raphael age 11 and son of Dr Audrey Ettinger and Michael Finley has studied violin with teacher Mary Ann Saylor for seven years At Springhouse Middle School where he is a sixth grade student Ra-phael is a member of both the Honors Orchestra and the Sixth Grade Orchestra For the past five summers Raphael has studied at the Ithaca College Suzuki Institute locally he has participated in the Allentown Symphony Young Musicians String Festival

Raphael and his family are members of Temple Beth El He will attend Camp Pinemere for the second time this summer

Robert Miller

Robert Miller of Salisbury Township will have an exhibit of pen and ink drawings he did while on a trip to Columbia at Shankara Vegan Restaurant in Bethle-hem during the month of May

Millerrsquos wife Joy will also have an opportunity to share her poetry

Want to see your accomplishments in the pages of HAKOL E-mail them to hakoljflvorg

Honorable MENSCHens

THURSDAY MAY 1J Nights Themed Thursday7 pm JCC of Allentown Join other adults at the JCC sit back relax and chat about similar interests such as travel investing crafts movies and more Share your experiences with others and take away some new ideas Cost $10 JCC member value price FREE Spring Series Sponsored by Kathy Zimmerman and Peter Fisher Regis-ter by Wednesday April 30 at the JCC Welcome Center or by calling 610-435-3571 Contact Amy Sams at asamslvjccorg with any suggested themes for future programs

THURSDAY MAY 1Temple Beth el Healing Service7 pm Temple Beth El We will be creating a safe space to bring our pain our questions and our yearning The service will include music silent meditation traditional prayers and Torah study The entire community is invited to participate

SUNDAY MAY 4Cabaret Flamenco Show amp Dinner6 pm Temple Covenant of Peace Join us for a Flamenco frenzy night where you can live enchanting moments of fury passion and romance Cost $25 per adult $10 for children (6-13 years) Cost per family not to exceed $60 whether you have just one kid or a dozen Space is limited Sponsored by Temple Covenant of Peace and Boris amp Ellen Lifschutz Contact Temple Cov-enant of Peace 610-253-2031

SUNDAY MAY 4Yom Hazikaron Memorial Service7 pm JCC of Allentown A ceremony will be held to observe Israelrsquos Memorial Day and remember the IDFrsquos Fallen Soldiers and those who have died in terror attacks The public is welcome to attend Sponsored by the Jew-ish Federation of the Lehigh Valley the Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley and the Jewish Community Center of Allentown Dana and Nati Kind co-chairs

MONDAY MAY 5Israelrsquos 66th Birthday Community Picnic430 to 630 pm JCC of Allentown Celebrate Israelrsquos 66th Birthday Bring your own kosher-style dinner Limited Israeli-themed food available for purchase Moon bounce bull Gaga bull Israel dancing and music bull festive parve cupcakes for everyone Sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Clergy Group the Jewish Community Center of Allentown the Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley and the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley in partnership with congre-gations throughout the Lehigh Valley Free and open to everyone Rain location JCC Kline Auditorium

MONDAY MAY 5Temple Beth El Sisterhood Mah Jongg630 pm Temple Beth El We will begin to play promptly at 645 pm Please be there by 630 pm to register We play for about three hours If you are a Mah Jongg player please come and join us for sisterhood laughter and a great bunch of fun $10 per player donation to TBE Sisterhood New faces are always welcome to play Looking forward to playing Mah Jongg with you Contact Ilene Rubel at 610-776-1577 or irubelaolcom to RSVP or with questions

WEDNESDAY MAY 7Womenrsquos Division Dollar-A-Day Spring Event Sisterhood as Good Citizenship The Jewish Sorority Experience in America630 pm JCC of Allentown Shira Kohn the assistant dean of the Graduate School at the Jewish Theologi-cal Seminary will bring her research on Jewish sororities to the Womenrsquos Division Dollar-A-Day Spring Event Shira received her doctorate from New York Universityrsquos joint program in history and Hebrew and Judaic studies Her dissertation examined Jewish college sororities and their encounters with social and political movements in post-war America She is editor - along with Hasia Diner and Rachel Kranson - of ldquoA Jewish Feminine Mystique Jewish Women in Postwar AmericardquoAn educational consultant in the fields of American Jewish and Jewish womenrsquos his-tory she has previously worked with the Center for Online Jewish Studies and RePresenting the Jewish Past A native of Chicago she received her bachelorrsquos degree in Jew-ish studies with distinction from Ohio State University $40 per person including dinner and program Attendees must pledge a minimum of $365 to the 2014 Cam-paign for Jewish Needs

FRIDAY MAY 9FIRST FRIDAY Luncheon Discussion (second Friday)12 to 1 pm Seegers Union Rooms 111 amp 112 Muhlen-berg College What Binds Us Poems of Love and Family with Mr Edwin Romond award-winning poet Free and open to the public Bring your lunch or buy lunch at Seegers Union Be sure to leave ample time to locate on-street parking as this program begins promptly at noon

SATURDAY MAY 10Come Fly With UsJCCrsquos Annual Fundraiser for Scholarships event 7 pm Queen City Airport Tickets $150 per person Live and Silent Auctions Catering by Karen Hunter music by Mickey Freeman and Jim Meck Tethereed Hot Air Bal-loon Rides Photo Booth by Danrsquos Camera City Photogra-phy by DA Visions and a few surprises 6104353571

TUESDAY MAY 13Temple Beth El Menrsquos Club Poker7 pm Temple Beth El Come and ldquoAnte-Uprdquo Texas Hold-em-style Come play cards with us and bring your friends The TBE Menrsquos Club is sponsoring an evening filled with laughter refreshments a big game on TV and Flushrdquo ldquoStraightrdquo ldquo4 of a Kindrdquo and ldquoFull Houserdquo card playing skills - highest totals at the end of the night win prizes Open to the entire community Cost $10 per person Please RSVP ldquoAll-inrdquo to Roy Benasaraf at roybenptdnet or call 610-216-0190 WEDNESDAY MAY 14J Adults to Go Essence of Nature Allentown Art Museum1030 am Allentown Art Museum 31 North Fifth St Al-lentown Think spring and join us for a private guided tour of the special exhibit ldquoEssence of Naturerdquo featuring the work of local artist Paul Harryn Essence of Nature is a col-lection of Harrynrsquos works made over the past decades most of which have not been seen outside of private col-lections Cost $22 per person JCC member value price $16 art museum member special price $16 Register in advance at the JCC Welcome Center or by calling 610-435-3571 Limited Spaces Available Contact Amy Sams at asamslvjccorg to learn more about Adults at the J

THURSDAY MAY 22Jewish Heritage Night at the IronPigs705 pm Coca Cola Park 1050 IronPigs Way Allen-town Join the Jewish community in celebrating Jewish Heritage Night at the IronPigs There will be kosher food available that evening and Jewish-themed games be-tween innings Show your pride Group tickets are avail-able through many local Jewish organizations (see ad on page 16) Shlock Rock will perform a concert at the park before the game beginning at 6 pm Jewish Family Service is offering transportation for seniors FRIDAY MAY 30Temple Beth El Shira Chadasha730 pm Temple Beth El Temple Beth El invites you to share in our Shira Chadasha service Come celebrate a musical Shabbat service with contemporary American and Israeli music

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 by May 29 610-435-3571 For more information contact Brenda Finberg at bfinberglvjccorg Hosted by the Imerman and Goldberg families

THURSDAY JUNE 5Family Shabbat Picnic1045 am JCC of Allentown Kline Auditorium This picnic is a time for families and children to enjoy the early onset of Shabbat together THURSDAY JUNE 5J Nights Themed Thursday7 pm JCC of Allentown Join other adults at the JCC sit back relax and chat about similar interests such as travel investing crafts movies and more Share your experiences with others and take away some new ideas Cost $10 JCC member value price FREE Spring Series sponsored by Kathy Zimmerman and Peter Fisher Regis-ter by Wednesday June 4 at the JCC Welcome Cen-ter or by calling 610-435-3571 Contact Amy Sams at asamslvjccorg with any suggested themes for future programs

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


SUNDAY to FRIDAY

DAF YOMI 730 am Congregation Sons of IsraelAre you intrigued by thought-provoking stimulating and provocative religious discus-sion Are you enamored by the depth and scope of the Jewish legal system Are you curious about Judaismrsquos perspective on marriage tort law Jewish 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 talmud 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 cof-fee 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 don-ning Tefillin Adult Hebrew is an opportunity for you to learn about your heritage and expand your Jewish knowledge 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 learnwithustem-pleshiratshalomorg 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 company 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 prac-tices 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 prac-tices The course is organized around the Jewish calendar but includes other daily Jewish rituals

TUESDAYS

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 adven-tures 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 informa-tion 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 mashgiach 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 civiliza-tion 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 assis-tance available if needed If interested contact Rebecca 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 connection to culture and belief The course will be presented through watching Profes-sor Ken Albala (PhD Columbia University) deliver two half-hour lectures each session (via DVD) interrupted by supplementary presentations and discussion 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 opinions 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 stimulat-ing 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

IN-DEPTH STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES7 pm Sons of Israel Abby Wiener teaches an in-depth study of the Prophets We are currently learning the book of Judges with commentaries and other resources to give us a feel of the time the people and the lessons in the story For class location please call Congregation Sons of Israel at 610-433-6089

HUSBANDS ANONYMOUSFirst Wednesday of the month 730 pm location provided upon signupJoin Rabbi David Wilensky from Congrega-tion Sons of Israel for a class for men on

ways to improve their marriage All wives are encouraged to encourage their husbands to attend

TORAH STUDIES A WEEKLY JOURNEY INTO THE SOUL OF TORAH730 pm ChabadTorah Studies by JLI presents Season Two A 14-part series Cost is $36 for the complete 14-week series (textbook included) For more information contact 610-351-6511 or Rabbichabadlehighvalleycom

ORTHODOX JEWISH LIVING WHAT IS IT AND 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 holidays 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 pro-gram for babies and toddlers to experience Jewish traditions in a stimulating fun and cre-ative atmosphere 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

TORAH ON TILGHMAN 1215 pm Allentown Wegmans Cantor Ellen Sussman of Temple Shirat Sha-lom leads a lunch and learn on the Torah Shopping is optional RSVP to contactustempleshiratshalomcom 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 designed especially for our youngest con-gregants 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 Shab-bat and stay for a special oneg to follow For more information please call Bnai Abra-ham Synagogue at 610-258-5343

SHABBAT

INTRODUCTION TO TALMUD815 am Sons of IsraelOn Shabbat mornings come to an In-troduction to Talmud class with Dr Henry Grossbard This class is free and open to the public

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 re-late 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 experi-ence by studying the parashat hasha-vua 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

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

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The news media sometimes () distorts reality ignores reality or canrsquot see reality because of the flash appeal of a related or tangential story

Many of us were shocked and disgusted by reports of masked militia standing outside of synagogues in eastern Ukraine distributing leaflets demanding that Jews register with the pro-Russia separatists who had recently taken control of their city The leaflets also demanded a $50 head tax on Jews at the time of the registration

This was a spurious use of the regionrsquos anti-Semitic history harkening back to the era of Nazi Germany and its control over the Ukraine as well as the Ukrainersquos centuries-old history of anti-Semitism In this instance it is believed that Ukrainian nationalists staged the incident to besmirch any sympathies toward the pro-Russia separatists This is not unlike Putinrsquos earlier attempt to turn public support for the Ukrainian nationalists toward pro-Russia separatists You will recall that Putin announced that one reason for ldquorescuingrdquo the Crimea was because Ukraine was unable to control the anti-Semitism that was overt and rampant in the Crimea and in Kiev The only thing Putinrsquos assertions were not grounded in fact

There are abundant articles on the irony that the region with a dubious history of anti-Semitism is fabricating stories to make one side appear to be anti-Semitic so as to sway public opinion to the other side Would that they all really cared

Recently WMFZ came to my office to record comments on the situation in Ukraine and my views on the ldquooutbreakrdquo of anti-Semitism The interview

was perfunctory and brief I did not really like their spin on the story and they did not appreciate mine To be fair the reporter a respected journalist who has skillfully covered other stories related to the Middle East peace process and Jewish life in the Lehigh Valley was just mirroring the larger regional and national news outlets

It is true that the major story is the geo-political battle between the East and the West manifesting itself in Ukraine And the tangential stories like anti-Semitism help keep the news cycle fresh But for me a more powerful tangential story is how the Jewish world largely through the efforts of Jewish federation campaigns supports a social service and educational network in Ukraine

With the outbreak of the Ukrainian crisis it became clear that immediate additional attention and support was required to assist our fellow Jews as they are weathering the emotional physical and mental effects of the emergency Despite the difficulties of working in Ukraine during this period the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) continues to provide essential humanitarian assistance to thousands of impoverished Jewish elderly and at-risk children and their families JDC was able to immediately utilize its existing infrastructure in place throughout the region to respond to the needs on the ground over the past few months For years JDC has been our service provider in Ukraine as well is in 50-plus other countries throughout the world

JDC operates 32 Hesed relief centers across Ukraine through which destitute Jewish elderly

and at-risk children and their families receive essential care Hesed centers were functioning prior to the crisismdashserving over 60000 elderly and close to 9000 children and their families with food medicine homecare winter relief and other essential services Since the onset of the crisis which has brought with it increasing economic hardships as well as intensified anxiety and uncertainty the Heseds have increased services and Hesed workers are operating at above full capacity to reach and provide the needed support to those Jews who require the most assistance

Economic hardships are growing in the region Over the past two months gas has risen by 20 percent certain medicine prices have risen 7 to 71 percent chickens are 43 percent costlier sugar and cream have risen 12 percent sour cream is up 25 percent and cabbage prices have risen 55 percent Layoffs are growing throughout Ukraine In the Crimea banks and ATMs are closed while the economy is switching to Russian rubles Pharmacies are bare as Western medicine is being replaced by Russian supplies many with different names and different formularies

JDC has placed nearly 30000 of its most vulnerable clients in a special category to receive additional benefits including pension check cashing services supplemental food assistance and additional services for homebound elderly Since JDC operates in Russia and other eastern European countries they are able to bring Russian rubles into the Crimea and other hard currency into Ukraine to immediately benefit its Jewish clientele

Our worldwide Jewish system is able to provide immediate responses We can do so because ongoing funding from our annual Jewish federation campaign provides these services 365 days a year not just during emergencies

I am often asked about the value of our Federationrsquos annual campaign I usually jump to talk about our Jewish Day School the Jewish Community Center and our Jewish Family Service I can for talk hours about the value of these agencies and how critical our annual campaign is to the vitality of these ndash and other ndash agencies But the immediate response of agencies like the JDC in Ukraine makes the value of our annual campaign all the more real To paraphrase my colleague in New York John Ruskay we (the JDC) were able to ratchet up our services in Ukraine the day after the emergency situation began because we were there on the ground providing services to needy Jews the day before the

crisis beganThat holds true in Israel in 50-

plus countries around the world and in the Lehigh Valley Our annual campaign funds services meeting Jewish needs 365 days a year And because we have an effective infrastructure we can provide an immediate response to emergencies caused by economic catastrophes hurricanes floods fires and geo-political unrest And we can do that because of the generous support of the Federationrsquos annual campaign

To me thatrsquos a powerful story


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 HONORRACHEL AND AKIVA BOONSWANGBirth of son Phil SHALOM BABY

LAUREN AND JEFF KIMBirth of daughter Avery Young Kim SHALOM BABY

JESSICA AND NICK VOLCHKOBirth of son Zander Reich Volchko SHALOM BABY

IN MEMORYCHERYL(Aunt of Lainiersquos granddaughter Chloe) Lainie Schonberger

MARLENE LEVIT(Mother of Tracy Sussman amp Kim Valuntas) Marcy Staiman Steve Danielle amp Madison

MAX STETTNER(Husband of Shelley Stettner) Marcy Staiman Danielle amp Madison

LORRAINE LESAVOY WEISBERGER(Mother of Lynda Krawitz) Marcy Staiman Danielle amp Madison

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

comUNITYA more powerful story the media missed

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

markgjflvorg

Dear Readers

When bad things happen who do you call Itrsquos tempting to wish for the equivalent of Ghostbusters when we read as we do in this monthrsquos HAKOL about white supremacists or the disintegration of tradition or returning soldiers who havenrsquot yet discovered the value of their veteransrsquo organizations The good news is you donrsquot need to call because help is already here There are groups of people working on your behalf They are called networks and they too crop up in this monthrsquos stories

These networks range from close and insular as in a family to loose and widespread as in Facebook

This month Ethan Weg tells us how Conservative Judaism recently mobilized part of its network by bringing together institutional and youth leaders We find Central American Judaism looking to kickstart their network And where you have layer upon layer of network you have community you have Federation working for you

Human beings have always sought safety in numbers but what you have in networks in

organized numbers is strength and thatrsquos what we really need

ShalomJennifer Lader

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