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This spring, the Women’s Division will spend an extraordinary evening of learning and selfdiscovery with Lori Palatnik, founder and director of the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project. Lori Palatnik On Thursday, May 1, please join us for the ninth annual Girlfriend Connection, and give yourself the perfect evening
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Holocaust commeration features survivor By LESLIE KIRKWOOD Congregation Ahavath Chesed
Robbi was 6 in 1941 when the Nazis transported him to Terezin along with his grandparents and uncle. Jewish intellectuals, artists and residents from nearby Prague were sent to this 18th century Czechoslovakian garrison town, which Nazi propaganda showcased as the “City the Fuhrer built for the Jews.” Films portrayed Jews living comfortable lives in beautiful surroundings enjoying concerts, plays and sports. The harsh realities of overcrowding, disease, starvation and transportation to death camps were hid-
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Community University 2014 was a massive success. The morning, which brought together students, families, clergy and congregants from across Jacksonville, was designed to celebrate our community by learning and socializing. This year we had several community presenters including Deborah Shapiro,
Rabbi Avi Feigenbaum, Hilary Rotenberg, Naomi Mirensky, Etta Fialkow, Mazal Spalter, Rhonda Lee, and Gail Greenfield, along with clergy members Rabbi Matt Cohen and Hazzan Holzer, Rabbi Joshua Lief, Rabbi Jonathan Lubliner, Rabbi Yaakov Fisch, and Rabbi Michael Matuson. Students in the kindergarten-throughgrade-5 program spent the morning participating in a Maccabiah-like experience
based on Jewish values, while the middle schoolers took a mitzvah trip to clean the cemetery. High school students learned all about Children’s International Summer Villages while the preschoolers had a fun miniMaccabiah. Fun was had by all, and we would like to thank all our presenters, volunteers, teachers, and event co-chairs Jennie DeBardeleben and Bernie Simms.
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JCA leaders honored by national organization By Jewish Community Alliance
Jewish Community Alliance board members Allison Korman Shelton and David Wolf have been honored with the prestigious Esther Leah Ritz Next Generation JCC Leadership Award from the Jewish Community Centers Association of North America. The award identifies future leaders of Jewish community center boards and includes a Allison Shelton training program designed to enhance the skills needed for them to assume top leadership roles. The training program began at the JCC Association Bien- David Wolf nial conference in San Diego, March 28 to April 1. Allison “Ali” Korman Shelton is vice president of marketing and community relations for Stellar, an international, design-build firm. Ali graduated from Florida
State University and is an active member of the Northeast Florida civic and philanthropic community, serving on many community boards, including Congregation Ahavath Chesed (The Temple). Ali has been the JCA’s Board vice president since 2010 and a board member since 2009. Ali is married to Jamie Shelton and they have two children. Their son, Camp, is a student in the Jewish Community Alliance’s Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool. Most recently, Ali and Jamie co-chaired JCA’s 2014 annual fundraising campaign. David Wolf has been a member of the JCA Board since 2009 and has served as treasurer since 2012. David is a child injury attorney and a partner at the law firm Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. He is a double gator, holding finance and law degrees from University of Florida. David is special counsel and legal adviser for the JCA and is active in several community athletic programs. David and his wife Robin have two children, Megan and Matthew. JCC Association is the umbrella organization for the Jewish Community Center Movement, which includes more than 350 JCCs, YM-YWHAs and camp sites in the United States and Canada.
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JCA’s J Institute will launch its Lunch and Learn series with Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplace. The program, scheduled for Thursday, April 24, from 12 to 1:30 p.m., will be led by psychologist Jonathan Gross. Dr. Gross will discuss common personality pitfalls that can be detrimental in the workplace and will provide proven tactics to help deal with
workplace issues. These strategies are also transferable to situations beyond the work environment. This program is open to the community and is free to JCA valued members and human resource professionals, and is $5 for guests. Bring a brown bag dairy lunch. Registration is required. For more information or to register visit www.jcajax.org/ji or contact the JCA registrar at 730-2100 x228. The J Institute – experience it.
Israeli-American Council opens up regional office By Israeli-American Council
The Los Angeles-based IsraeliAmerican Council, the largest Israeli-American organization in the Unites States, announced the opening of its first Regional Office in Miami this week to serve the Florida-based Israeli-American community. Some 30,000 Israelis are estimated to live in Florida, mostly in or around Miami. The IAC Florida Regional Office will immediately begin to launch community building initiatives in keeping with IAC’s mission of building up Israeli-
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PERSPECTIVES
Next year in Jerusalem, as long as we stand up for Jerusalem By RABBI JESSE OLITZKY Jacksonville Jewish Center
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ast month, I joined over 14,000 pro-Israel advocates at the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. This was my third Policy Conference, and I was proud to be a part of a Jacksonville delegation of over 15 people, including many Jacksonville Jewish Center’s teens and USYers, and my rabbinic colleagues Rabbi Jonathan Lubliner and Rabbi Yaakov Fisch. That is a number that I know we will more than double for next year’s AIPAC Policy Conference, which will take place March 1-3, 2015. After spending a year living in Jerusalem during my rabbinical school studies and visiting the Jewish state on many occasions, there is no doubt in my mind that Israel makes up a large part of my Jewish identity. I am a Zionist. However, being a Zionist isn’t just loving Israel no matter what. Being a Zionist means being lovingly critical of that which means more to us than anything else. We cannot accept all that Israel does as right when we know it is not. We cannot agree with the government or the
military simply because it represents the Jewish state that we love, that we fight for, that we dreamed of for thousands of years. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised about the openness of the conversations that took place at the AIPAC Policy Conference. I appreciated the diversity of perspectives and opinions, hearing from speakers from across the political spectrum in Israel. Additionally, I smiled seeing two fundamentally different political leaders of our country, right-wing and left-wing, Republican and Democrat, who never agree on anything, but stood on stage together declaring their unconditional support for a strong American-Israel relationship. AIPAC Policy Conference consisted of Jews – secular and observant – and nonJews – Caucasians, African-Americans, and Hispanics, seniors and students, and yes, conservatives and liberals – coming together to celebrate Israel’s success and stand up for Israel’s future. The conference celebrated Israeli innovation in art, culture and technology, highlighted Israel’s security concerns regarding the unstable conditions in the surrounding region and a potentially nuclear Iran, and promoted a peace plan and two-state solution in which two peoples would finally
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unite in brotherhood instead of grieve over bloodshed. AIPAC is the opportunity for each of us, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or religious observance, to show our support for Israel. The constitution of the United States begins with three simple words: “We the People.” These words are a reminder that while we elect officials to make legislative decisions and support us; they still answer to us. The best way to support Israel, as an American Jew, is to ensure that our American political leaders support Israel, as well. I am not suggesting that they – nor us – support everything Israel always does. However, I am suggesting that these political leaders must do whatever it takes to ensure the strong ties between the United States and Israel continue. Part of our Policy Conference experience was lobbying our elected officials, and I am proud to say that members of the Jacksonville delegation met with representatives from senators Rubio and Nelson’s offices as well as representatives for our local congressional representatives, Reps. Corrine Brown, Ander Crenshaw and Ron DeSantis. During these meetings, we shared our concerns over a potential nuclear Iran and our desire, hope and prayer that after years of strife and struggle, there will be
peace between Israelis and Palestinians. I am proud to say that these were successful conversations. I am proud that AIPAC attendees lobbied every single senator and congressional representative. I left this conference reassured as an American of our country’s commitment to democracy. I left this conference inspired as a Zionist about the vibrancy of Israel’s past, present and future. Later this month, Jews all over the world will celebrate the holiday of Passover, as we celebrate our journey from slavery to freedom. As we sit down at our Seder tables and sing songs of freedom, we also conclude with the most powerful of all our prayers: L’Shanah Haba’ah b’Yerushalayim, next year in Jerusalem. Our Seders conclude with a prayer for the future of Zion, the future of a vibrant Jewish state in the Jewish homeland. May we in the American Jewish community continue to strengthen our relationship with Israel. May we celebrate its successes. May we be brave enough to continue to guide Israel’s leadership in a direction that is based on our ethics and values. And may we all celebrate Israel next year in Jerusalem. You can follow more of Rabbi Olitzky’s thoughts on his personal blog, rabbiolitzky.wordpress.com and on Twitter: @ JMOlitzky
The Dzialynski family thrives in Jacksonville after the Civil War By HAZEL MACK
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he war between the states was over, and life began to return to normal in Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Morris Dzialynski established himself in business and was prominent in local politics. By 1881 he was elected mayor of Jacksonville, partly on a promise that he would enforce ordinance dealing with regulation of business on Sundays. He was re-elected in 1882. He served two terms as mayor and refused to run again. In 1895 he was elected municipal judge and remained in that office until his death in 1907. Philip Dzialynski moved to Savannah and married Mary Cohen, and they had four children. They later moved to Ft. Meade where Philip became very prosperous and his children were well-educated. One daughter, Gertrude, was educated by a governess and graduated from Summerlin Institute in Bartow. She became the first woman faculty member of East Florida Seminary, now the University of Florida, and she was one of the first female lawyers in Florida. She was always interested in politics and became secretary to governor Napoleon Broward. She was a Democratic National Committee Woman and was also
very active in religious and social organizations in the community. She served four years as deputy collector of internal revenue and was later placed in charge of the Inheritance Tax Division of Florida. She never practiced law in a courtroom. A sister of Philip and Morris, Helena Dzialynski, came to Florida from New York as a young bride in 1855 with husband Robert Williams. Their first child, Rachelle, was the first Jewish girl born in Florida. Helena and Robert moved to Jacksonville in 1857 where the second daughter, Henrietta, was born. As refugees of the yellow fever epidemic, they fled to Madison where Sippie, the third daughter was born. They moved to Savannah during the time of Sherman’s occupation and that’s when Ida was born. Their fifth daughter, Mena, was born in Tallahassee where they made their home. Robert was an enterprising citizen and inaugurated the first lighting system in Tallahassee by placing kerosene lamp posts on the streets. Helena became involved in civic affairs and in the relief of the needy and underprivileged, both in Tallahassee and later in Jacksonville. Youngest daughter Mena also made a name for herself having been selected to represent the state, for the pre-
George Orner. Their daughter was Ruth Hope. Ruth Hope Leon was very creative and made many beautiful images of the women of the Bible. A collection of the “Women of the Bible” has been on display many times at the Temple to honor a great lady. Bertha died in 1947, but before her death she wrote the history of her life with George living in Ft. Meade, Tampa and Jacksonville. The original transcript of Bertha’s story resides in the col-
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Ruth Hope Leon is a daughter of George and Bertha
Helena Dzialynski is a sister of Morris and Philip
lection of the Jewish Museum of Florida in Miami Beach. Although the name Dzialynski is no longer in Florida or anywhere else as far as is known, there are many descendents: Apte, Berlack, Cohen, Coleman, Corbett, Diamond, Gross, Hirschberg, Hogwood, Lederer, L’Engle, Leon, Miller, Orner, Slager, Williams. These are but a few who descended from the Dzialynski family, early settlers of Jacksonville.
George Dzialynski married Bertha Zadek sentation of the state flag at the Inauguration of Gov. Edward A. Perry in 1885. On Helena’s 89th birthday, she was made an honorary life member of Congregation Ahavath Chesed. She lived in Jacksonville Beach until her death in 1931 at the age of 94. Johanna Dzialynski, another sister of Philip and Morris, married Harris Berlack in 1862 in Jacksonville. Nine children came of this union. They were a musical family and the Berlack Family Band was quite well-known. When Pres. Grover Cleveland came to Jacksonville for the opening of the Sub Tropical Exposition, the Berlack Family Band greeted him upon his arrival with “Hail to the Chief” and was invited to the St. James Hotel to shake hands with him. When the yellow fever epidemic of 1888 ravaged Jacksonville, the family moved to Macon, Ga., and gave concerts there for the relief of the victims of the yellow fever. George and Bertha Zadek Dzialynski had two daughters, Ida Clare and Ruth Hope. Ida Clare married William Coleman, and there are many descendents here in Jacksonville. Ruth Hope married David Leon, a nephew of A.K. Leon, who was the seventh president of Congregation Ahavath Chesed from 1895 to 1896. They never had children, but the name of Ruth Hope was carried on by Ida Clare who named her youngest daughter, Ruth Hope, who later married
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WOMEN’S NEWS
Come to the Caribbean with River Garden By River Garden Auxiliary
Do you have island fever and long for gentle tropical breezes? Then you won’t want to miss A Taste of the Caribbean, the 18th annual River Garden Auxiliary Special Event to be held on Thursday, May 8, at the Jacksonville Marriott Hotel. Live music will get you moving to the beat while you shop the silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind items and gift certificates from local restaurants and businesses, and a raffle with weekend trips as the grand prizes. A fabulous lunch and a fashion show presented by TJ Maxx with auxiliary members as the models will make you sorry to return to Jacksonville after an exciting and enjoyable day in the islands. This year’s event is co-chaired by Rhoda Goldstein and Ilana Manasse. There is still time for you not to miss this by calling Rhoda at 268-8124 or Ilana at 733-7765 for further information and reservations. The River Garden Auxiliary members work to
WRJ Temple Sisterhood is busy planning its annual Women’s Spirituality Retreat to be held on Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24, at Marywood Retreat & Conference Center just over the bridge in Switzerland, Fla., not far from home. This Shabbat experience is filled with friendship, laughter, music and spirituality. We are a diverse group and our arms are always wide open to welcome newcomers to the best weekend you can imagine. Come join us overnight for reflection, relaxation and renewal. Some of the activities planned are a best joke icebreaker, a PJ movie party, Torah Study, inspiring worship services conducted by our women, a social action project for
Jacksonville Hadassah is holding a membership tea on Sunday, April 20, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the home of Terry Schare. The tea is open to all Hadassah members
River Garden Auxiliary will hold a book sale Sunday, April 6, and Tuesday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Now’s your chance to buy a new or slightly used book and to help the River Garden Auxiliary at the same time. There are over 100 new
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Rhoda and Ilana want you to join them for A Taste of the Caribbean. financially support River Garden Senior Services and its programs, and volunteer thousands of hours to help provide for the needs of the residents. All monies raised by the auxiliary are returned to River Garden to enhance the lives of the residents.
underprivileged youth, Havdalah, personal massage and more. Of course, there will be time for bridge and mah jongg. If you are not able to join us overnight, come for Saturday only. The price is $110 for sisterhood members and $135 for friends, which includes the accommodations, four delicious meals and all programming. If available, private rooms are $142.50. Join us on Saturday only for $50 for sisterhood members and $60 for friends, which includes three meals and programming. Reservations deadline is May 5. For more information, please contact Audrey Goldberg (goldberggang@aol.com) or Ann Stone (stoneleeann@bellsouth.net).
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you deserve. Lori, who joined us nine years ago for the first Girlfriend Connection, returns with another fabulous talk: “Discovering the Real You – Understanding Yourself and Appreciating Others.” Lori is a writer and Jewish educator who has appeared on television and radio, and is the author of several books. Her latest, “Turn Your Husband into Your Soul Mate,” will be in bookstores soon. She is a much sought-after international speaker, having lectured in the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Central America, South America, South Africa and Israel. Featured talks took place at Yale, Brown and Penn. Lori is the founder of The Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project, an international initiative that has brought over 4,000 women to Israel each year from 17 countries on highly subsidized programs to inspire them with the beauty and wisdom of
hardback books -- books for all ages. All proceeds benefit programming for River Garden residents. This sale will take place in the lobby of River Garden, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road. For further information or to donate books, please call Michele Steinfeld 636-7580 (H) or 414-759-8448 (C).
Books may be dropped off at River Garden on Wednesday, April 2, through Friday, April 4. Chairperson Michele Steinfeld said, “This sale is being done in addition to the ongoing collection and sale of new and slightly used books that Barbara Safer chairs year-round. Your support of donated books is greatly appreciated.”
their heritage. She lives in the Washington, D.C., area with her husband Rabbi Yaakov Palatnik. She is the busy mother of five children, ages 25 to 15. Her son Zev just finished serving as a sharpshooter in the Israel Defense Forces. Her weekly video blog, “Lori Almost Live,” is a popular feature on aish.com, viewed by over 50,000 people each month. Lori has just been named one of the 10 Women to Watch by Jewish Women International. Several Jacksonville women traveled with Lori last summer on the JWRP women’s mission to Israel. They experienced first-hand Lori’s talent and love of teaching. “Lori is an amazing woman with a gift for explaining Jewish traditions and customs in a captivating, thought-provoking and meaningful way. She empowers women/people to make positive changes in their lives, which then positively impacts their family unit. We are so fortunate to have Lori Palatnik all to ourselves in the Jacksonville community this May,” said Lynda Gridley, a 2013 mission
participant. This year’s event is chaired by Andrea Mail and Jeanine Rogozinski. Join them along with our wonderful event committee: Arlene Adelson, Lauren Block, Wendy Efron, Karen Gare, Laurie Gelman, Amy Kaminsky, Judy Lewis, Debra Setzer, Stacie Wilf and Talie Zaifert. Emily Rosenbaum, another 2013 JWRP mission participant, is looking forward to Lori’s visit, as well. Emily said, “When I listen to Lori talk, I find myself gaining a new and more honest perspective on the things that matter most in life. She is clear, intelligent, humorous and uplifting. I am thrilled she is coming to Jacksonville and speaking to Federation’s Women’s Division.” The program will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. at Deerwood Country Club. Tickets are $45. You may choose to be an event sponsor at the patron level of $100, or benefactor level of $250. Please contact Erin Cohen, Women’s Division director, at 448-5000 x205 or erinc@ jewishjacksonville.org, for more information.
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FEDERATION NEWS
Traveling with Shalom Jax Torah Academy wins Super Sunday challenge By ISABEL BALOTIN
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Congratulations to Torah Academy as this year’s winner of the Super Sunday 2014 agency challenge. Torah Academy won first place and a prize of $500 with 15 volunteers. Congrats are also in order for Jewish Family & Com-
munity Services on coming in second place with 14 volunteers for a prize of $250. Each year the agencies are charged with getting as many volunteers as possible to call during our biggest fundraising day of the year. This marks the second time in three years that Torah Academy has won this competition.
Jewish Java: Providing a place to connect By ISABEL BALOTIN
Shalom Jacksonville Director
Join us on Wednesday, April 2, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for our monthly Jewish Java at Village Bread Café, 10111 San Jose Blvd. Enjoy free coffee with the purchase of a meal. There’s even a door prize. Jewish Java is a perfect entry point for newcomers and those newly interested in our community to make connections. The casual setting, friendly locals and good food are a winning com-
bination. New people have so many questions, and our seasoned locals and Java regulars have the answers. It doesn’t matter how long you have lived in Jacksonville, you have an open invitation to join us the first Wednesday of every month. It’s the perfect place to find out the latest happenings in the Jewish community. The Jewish News and other community flyers are available at all of these events, and there are no solicitations. Plan to join us.
Appel chairs Nominating Committee By Jewish Federation of Jacksonville
Federation President Hal Resnick recently announced that Immediate Past President Larry Appel will serve as chair of this year’s nominating committee. Federation bylaws require that a proposed slate of officers and board members be presented to the community at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting.
This slate will appear in the May issue of the Jacksonville Jewish News and the annual meeting is set for June 17. Joining Appel on the nominating committee will be current board members Mike Abel, Michael Korn, Daniel Miller and Michael Solloway; and non board members Elana Schrader and Todd Werwa.
As part of Federation’s outreach programming to smaller Jewish communities in Northeast Florida, Shalom Jax coordinated a wine and cheese get together for St. Augustine area Jewish friends and family elegantly hosted by Mimi Selig. Thirtytwo people from Temple Bet Yam, Beth El the Beaches Synagogue and other guests enjoyed a lovely afternoon meeting, greeting, imbibing and noshing. In addition to making friends and playing Jewish geography, we always have a friendship circle when everyone tells a little about themselves. Some of the stories were cute, some really funny and many guests shared how meaningful and important their synagogues are in their lives. One of the most heartwarming was told by Meri McCarthy which I am sharing with you because her story illustrates how being inclusive, welcoming and caring can make a difference in the lives of those who are newly interested in Jewish life. Enjoy.
Temple Bet Yam’s gift By Meri McCarthy
In July 2002, my family and
I relocated to St. Augustine from New York City. I knew from a previous visit there was a reform temple there, so we made it a priority to find out more about it. Having grown up in a totally secular family, we had never belonged to a congregation. However, I realized that living in St. Augustine was going to be a little different than living in the New York City area, and we were anxious to meet other Northerners and like-minded people. I had once lived where there were no Jews, and it was uncomfortable. But we loved this area and made up our minds that this was going to be our home. After living in St. Augustine for a short time, my husband and I decided to attend Friday night services and find out more about Temple Bet Yam. At first it felt strange entering the temple as it was housed in a building owned by the Unitarians. But we were immediately greeted in the most welcoming way one could imagine. We introduced ourselves as Meri and Leo McCarthy and it didn’t matter – we were greeted with open arms. So began our Jewish journey. In March 2003 I had open heart surgery. It was not a total surprise as I knew I had a bad valve that eventually would
need to be repaired. Here we were living in a new area having left our usual support system behind. How would we manage? Luckily, Temple Bet Yam became our support system. For two weeks after I returned home, dinner arrived every night. The phone calls, the visits, the loving kindnesses were overwhelming. In August 2003 my husband was treated for prostate cancer and, once again, Temple Bet Yam was there with their support. There are many more stories I could share about our wonderful temple family. However, the one that I want to share next was perhaps the most important for our family. In all the years Leo and I had been together the idea that he might become a Jew-bychoice had never come up. As we became more involved with our temple family, we started to discuss it. Finally, one night as we got ready to go to sleep, Leo said to me, “I have decided to become Jewish because of our temple family.” Wow. So on Oct. 19, 2007, Leo McCarthy became Yisrael Lev. Temple Bet Yam was packed with congregants, and there wasn’t a dry eye anywhere. I truly believe that this moment came to pass because of our wonderful temple family.
Sandy Zimmerman heads allocations process
By Jewish Federation of Jacksonville
Federation President Hal Resnick recently announced that Sandy Zimmerman will once again chair the Allocations Committee process this spring. The Allocations Committee makes a recommendation to the Federation board for disburse-
ment of funds raised during the annual campaign. The committee will meet twice in April on the 10th and 29th, and receive requests for funding from the major local and overseas recipient agencies. Final deliberations take place on May 12. Members of the committee will include: Mike Abel, Claudia
Baker, Nancy Davis, Wendy Efron, Kim Glasgal, Jon Israel, Andrew Jaffa, Erica Jolles, Iris Kraemer, Joan Levin, Michael Lewis, Adam Marmelstein, Ben Marsh, Daniel Miller, Michael Nussbaum, Gary Perlman, Jen Plotkin, Hal Resnick, Elliott Rosenbaum, Diane Rothstein, Mike Solloway and Sandy Zimmerman.
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Michele Block Gan Yeladim celebrates 40th birthday party
By MOLLY SWEET
Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool
Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool’s 40th birthday celebration kicked off with big name Grammy nominee artists Trout Fishing in America. The folk music duo has been nationally recognized and awarded for their family-friendly music.
Their awards include three National Indie Awards, several Parents Choice Awards and four Grammy Award nominations for Best Musical Album for Children. Families of current students, alumni and future students gathered for a concert and dinner in celebration of the school’s birthday. Special thanks to Harry Shapiro for preparing the dinner, to Devora Feigenbaum who decorated the beautiful birthday cake, and to all the wonderful parent volunteers who helped make the event run smoothly. Over 200 school friends attended. Gan Yeladim was established in 1974 as Jacksonville’s Jewish community preschool. Today, 40 years later, the Michele
Block Gan Yeladim is a leader in early childhood education and is distinguished for unparalleled excellence. Stay tuned for more events to celebrate Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool’s 40th birthday throughout the course of this year.
Block Gan registration opens for 2014-2015 By MOLLY SWEET
Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool
Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool has educated children in the Jacksonville community since 1974. The preschool is open to all children, regardless of race, religious affiliation or ethnic background, and JCA membership is not required for enrollment. Enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year is now open. Michele Block Gan Yeladim has a proven record of excellence with accreditation by the National Association of Education of Young Children since 1991, Florida Kindergarten Council since 2004, and Guiding Stars of Duval (five stars) since spring of 2010. Additionally, JCA Summer Camp has been accred-
ited by the American Camping Association since 2001. Within the school’s wellrounded and developmentally appropriate curriculum, students develop social, emotional, listening, motor, literacy, language and visual skills while learning and growing in many subject areas such as social studies, music, drama, science and technology, art, math and Jewish studies. Through Michele Block Gan Yeladim’s many community partnerships, students have unique opportunities to experience handson learning through in-house visits with The Cummer, Jacksonville Zoo, St. Johns Riverkeeper, MOSH, Jacksonville Symphony, MOCA and Riverside Fine Arts Association.
In 2012 Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool adopted the Discover CATCH initiative, which aims to nurture a love of physical activity, provide an introduction to classroom-based gardening and nutrition and encourage healthy eating in children ages 3 to 5. Students practice these objectives on the JCA campus in activities such as yoga with certified JCA yoga instructors, swimming lessons, gym classes and gardening in many outdoor spaces. Visit www.jcajax.org/ece to learn more about Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool. Visitors are always welcome to stop in and take a tour. For more information contact Theresa Levy at 904-7302100 x237.
Cummer presents Civil Rights collection By Cummer Museum
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens presents “A Commemoration of the Civil Rights Movement: Photography from the High Museum of Art.” This exhibition, on view through Nov. 2, contains 22 black and white photographs selected from the High Museum of Art, Atlanta’s collection of Civil Rights photographs and documents. Their collection contains works by an array of photographers, journalists, artists and activists, who documented the societal struggles that swept the nation
during the 1950s and 60s. The exhibition at The Cummer includes photographs by Bob Adelman, Morton Broffman, Bill Eppridge, Leonard Freed, James Karales, Builder Levy, Danny Lyon, Charles Moore, Steve Schapiro, and Ernest Withers. The individuals captured in these photographs embody perseverance, courage, and determination. They are individuals who were not willing to accept the status quo, and changed the direction of the country through the strength of their convictions and a philosophy of nonviolence.
None of these images would be available if not for the committed artists, activists, and journalists, who risked injury, arrest, and even death to make sure this moment in American history was documented. “The Cummer is thrilled to present this impressive photographic collection from the High Museum,” says Holly Keris, Chief Curator at The Cummer. “The courage and determination captured in these historic images continues to be inspirational today, as our country prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the landmark Civil Rights Act.”
If you are an alumnus and interested in helping out with Michele Block Gan Yeladim’s 40th
birthday festivities, contact Theresa Levy at 730-2100 ext. 237 or Rochelle Golomb at ext. 259.
New moms and babies play at Family Music & Movement class By DuBow Preschool
March 12 began Spring Session 1 for Family Music & Movement at DuBow Preschool. This lively class includes singing, dancing, ABCs, parachute play, and so much more. Here are some quotes from parents who have finished a session: “We loved everything about Family Music & Movement. From the singing and dancing, playing with lots of fun instruments, and even storytime. This class kept my child entertained the entire time.” - mom of 3-year-old “I really enjoyed watching my kids respond to the playing with music and rhythm style of activities. You can tell the children are truly engaged when they can’t resist getting up and getting closer to the instructor, as if she were the Pied Piper.” father of 4-month-old “A real entertaining, fun,
engaging class to take my son to. He loved it and it was such a nice group of people.” - mom of 18-month-old “I think that music is so important. I am so grateful that my son has a love for music. I am looking forward to sharing the music class together.” - mom of 2-year-old “We enjoyed Music & Movement so much. My daughter learned lots of animal sounds and body parts and was able to play with a variety of instruments. Ms. Emily is the most enthusiastic, engaging and patient music teacher I’ve ever met.” - mom of 1-year-old We hope to see you in one of our sessions. Summer sessions run three to four weeks, and throughout the year they run eight weeks. This is a terrific first class for babies and new moms — open to the community, so bring a friend. Come comfy and ready to play. For schedule and rates: www. familymusicandmovement.com
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PASSOVER
Passover in the Matzo Aisle set for April 4 By ISABEL BALOTIN
Shalom Jacksonville Director
When Purim is gone, can Passover be far behind? In a couple of weeks, we will celebrate Passover, one of the most celebrated Jewish holidays in America. Since it is a foodoriented and a home-centered holiday, it makes sense to for us to be where the people are
most likely to go to prepare for the holiday – the Passover food aisle in our local supermarket. This annual program provides a wonderful opportunity for Shalom Jacksonville volunteers to reach out to unaffiliated Jews and intermarried families who during the rest of the year are rarely seen at Jewish events. For the fifth year in a row, Jewish Federation of Jacksonville’s
Shalom Jacksonville and WinnDixie Supermarkets are partnering to present the Jewish Outreach Institute’s signature program, Passover in the Matzo Aisle, on Friday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Lakewood Store, 1520 University Blvd. West and the Mandarin store on San Jose Boulevard and Loretto Road. Our goal is to educate and engage customers, to feed the
DuBow Preschool celebrates Passover By DuBow Preschool
Why is this night different than all other nights? Because, we at the DuBow Preschool prepare joyfully for our Seder. Each class learns to sing “Ma Nishtana” and “Dayenu.” We act out the story of Moses, his family and King Pharoah. We love to make the sounds of frogs and goats and share our knowledge of Pesach at our model Seders at school and at our family’s Seders. Our monthly Jewish character theme throughout the preschool is kavod, showing honor and consideration of people and places. Our classrooms become a sacred place when we pray and
Jewish mind and spirit by setting up a display in the grocery store, and to make a connection with interested participants who will be lured to our tables for a taste of some Passover food samples provided by Winn-Dixie. This becomes a basis for conversation for our trained volunteers who will then share holiday information and extend an invitation to other relevant, low-barrier Jewish programs that participants might enjoy. In addition, Passover recipes and local congregational seder information will be offered. This program is not just about food, it’s about providing newcomers and unaffiliated with
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Passover is beautiful when shared with family and friends. But it is even more meaningful when new people are invited to share in your holiday celebration. If you are new to the community and would like to attend
Join rGEN’s Mix N Mingle Passover Seder
learn together. Being a mensch by helping
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others is what we strive for, practice and model each day.
a seder, there are a couple of good options: area synagogues are sponsoring community seders, and individual families are extending home hospitality. If you are interested in inviting a newcomer or new family to your seder, or if you are seeking a seder, please call Shalom Jacksonville Director Isabel Balotin, 904-448-5000 x 206 or
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Passover held on Amelia Island
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Jewish Community of Amelia Island will be holding a Passover Seder the first night. For additional information please contact Deborah Price, 904.310.6060 or email deb203@aol.com.
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Federation’s Shalom Jacksonville and Winn-Dixie help you celebrate Passover:
shalomjax@jewishjacksonville. org, and we will be happy to make the connection for you. The Jewish Federation of Jacksonville wishes all new families and friends a sweet and joyful Passover in your new community/homes. You can count on us to help you make the Jewish connections that are most meaningful to you.
By JEANINE HOFF Don’t forget to save the date of April 15 for rGEN’s annual Mix N Mingle Passover Seder. The Seder is open to anyone in rGEN who is a young professional, newlywed, new to the community or who wants to celebrate Passover with friends. Last year’s Seder, hosted by Federation Board Member Ben Marsh, was a huge success. This year the Seder will be hosted by newlyweds Dr. Andy and Nicole Brown. The Browns met several years ago at a Mix N Mingle happy hour event and hosted this year’s Mix N Mingle Yom Kippur Break the Fast. Please visit our website or rGEN’s Facebook page for event details and how to register to attend.
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another positive contact with the Jewish community. All volunteers use inclusive language and proactive strategies of welcoming. They also become familiar with the Passover products for sale in each store and assist customers as needed. Passover begins on Monday evening, April 14, with the first seder. If you would like to volunteer for this program or need more information, please contact Shalom Jacksonville Director Isabel Balotin, 448-5000 x 206 or shalomjax@jewishjacksonville. org. Shalom Jacksonville is the official Jewish welcome wagon of Northeast Florida.
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PASSOVER/COMMUNITY NEWS
Teens step up as role models at Congregation Ahavath Chesed By RONNI TICKER
Congregation Ahavath Chesed
Bob Fischer visited with the TIR sixth grade class as part of its Holocaust studies curriculum. Fisher shared the horrors of his experience and the students
listened. They were particularly struck by his story of diving for scraps of food because he was so hungry. He spoke bluntly and the students heard every word. Since his visit, the students continued their study of the Holocaust. Based on what they
Lindsay Kaufman
learned and heard, they contributed creative writing, artwork and songs for the second edition of the Jewish Family & Community Service’s Holocaust Survivor’s Haggadah. They collaborated with music teacher Jennie Vick on an original song, “Always Remember!,” to be included in the Haggadah and performed at the Seder. Lindsay Kaufman, one of Temple’s Supreme Madrichim, stepped up to help with this project. Lindsay, a sophomore and member of this year’s TIR confirmation class, volunteered to work with the students who were interested in creative writing. “It has been moving to see how much they understand of what happened and their emotional strength to hear it directly from survivors,” said Lindsay. Lindsay sat with Morris Bendit to hear his story of survivorship. “He was really kind,” said Lindsay. “It was an honor to meet someone who, after all he has endured, is still positive and serious about faith in God and
his Judaism.” A sophomore at Stanton Preparatory School, Lindsay is a kind person, herself. Her fellow students named her Miss Congeniality at the Miss Stanton pageant. She explains, “I learned from my parents to always be kind to people because you don’t know what someone else is going through.” She is a proud member of the JAFTY (Jacksonville Area Federation of Temple Youth)
Board. “I love Temple and all the activities and education. It has drawn me closer to my faith. And now, as I am getting older, I can share my enthusiasm and love for Judaism with younger kids as they begin to learn.” As the director of TIR, I recognize how blessed we are at Temple to have teens who serve as role models for younger students and who find meaning in that endeavor.
Passover 2014 – 5774 Celebrating Traditions
Let us be a part of your Family Tradition. We offer Seder Meals to Go, Private Seders and a Congregational Seder at the Jacksonville Jewish Center. Sample Menu Selections:
Herb Crusted Chicken ~ Marinated Brisket Matzo Ball Soup ~ Chopped Liver ~ Charoset Carrot Tzimmes ~ Matzo Kugel Flourless Chocolate Torte
Martin J. Gottlieb Day School students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade perform the finale song and dance at the Sea to Shining Sea Presidents Day program.
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EDUCATION
DuBow VPK students focus on literacy By SHEREEN CANADY
MJGDS teachers show their excitement at the school-wide assembly for Rosh Chodesh Adar. Adar is the official happy month.
DuBow Preschool
March 3 was National ReadA-Loud Day. Ms. Ashley and Ms. Robin’s VPK class was among the 45 million students nationally who participated in this special day celebrating reading. They spent their day enjoying their favorite authors. Ms. Ashley dressed up with Dr. Seuss flair and invited many guest readers and storytellers into the classroom. Building vocabulary and oral language is also a focus in Ms. Ashley’s classroom. The children play creative word games, act out stories, love make believe and show-n-tell. The class enjoyed a special visit from Mr. Keith Marks of Jewish Family & Community Services. He taught the children how to make sure their body language and voice is appropriate for the conversation. They role-played speaking kindly and with confidence. He also showed them how to project their voices when
Happy month
speaking before a group. Writing is modeled, and daily practice is encouraged. The class uses a multi-sensory approach to handwriting. The teachers have been trained to use the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum. The formation of letters is only one part of the writing experience. The children write stories, grocery lists, thank you letters, and cards
for their families. The children are beginning to sound out words and write. It is an exciting process to observe and nurture. Ms. Ashley and Ms. Robin’s goal is to lovingly guide and challenge their students each day as they begin to read and write. Their tools include great books, dramatic props, puppets, writing tools, iPads and eager learners.
Preschool and MJGDS observe Mitzvah Fridays By DuBow Preschool
The preschool children at the DuBow Preschool look forward to Mitzvah Fridays. Every week the MJGDS Middle School goes on a mitzvah trip. They help at various locations including helping to stock the food bank, working at a special needs school, visiting residents at River Garden and more. The eighth grade students also
have an opportunity to volunteer at the DuBow Preschool. Sabrina Mail, an eighth grader at MJGDS shared the following about her experience: “Volunteering at the DuBow Preschool is one of the highlights of my week. The younger children are adorable, and I have so much fun playing with them outside, reading to them, pushing them on the swings, and playing hide-andseek and tag with them outside.
There’s never a dull moment, especially when they all want me to push them on the swings and I end up running from swing to swing trying to push everyone. Or when they all want to hold my hand, so I give each child a finger to hold. I’m so glad that I have been able to volunteer at the DuBow Preschool as part of the mitzvah program, and I will miss seeing all of the children when I go to high school next year.”
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Here at The Temple, we take great pride in welcoming all who enter our doors: Jews by birth, Jews by choice, interfaith families and friends of all faiths. Join us for Seder at The Temple on
Monday, April 14 at 6:00 PM The cost is only $35 for adults and $20 for children. New this year: Special for TIR families of four: $100 Child-friendly and vegetarian options will be available.
Celebrate the Seder with lots of food, friends and fun! Call the Temple Office at 733-7078 and we’ll be happy to save you a seat!
Let all who are hungry come and eat! Congregation Ahavath Chesed * 8727 San Jose Blvd. * Jacksonville, FL 32217 www.TheTempleJacksonville.org
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JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA
A note from Foundation President Mark Green By MARK GREEN Foundation President
As you may have heard, Paulette Keifer has resigned from her position as executive director of the Jewish Community Foundation of Northeast Florida. Paulette,
following many years of dedicated service to our Jewish community, has decided to pursue other opportunities. We wish her only the best in her new endeavors. On behalf of our board of directors, I want to ensure the members of our Jewish commu-
nity that we will continue to serve our partner agencies, donors and prospective donors during this transition period. Our investment committee continues to oversee all of our funds and Capital Analysts will continue to provide us with outstanding professional advice.
What will your for generations to come legacy be?
Give to the future of the Jewish Federation of Jacksonville with a bequest or planned gift of any size. Please remember the Federation and the Jewish community in your will and estate plans.
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To create your Personalized Legacy Agreement including which causes will be your beneficiaries, contact the Foundation. Then, use the following language in your will and to change a beneficiary designation on other assets such as IRAs or life Insurance: “I give and bequeath to the Jewish Community Foundation of Northeast FL Inc., its successors and or assigns X %, (whatever % or dollar amount that is comfortable for you) of my residual estate or/asset.” Contact the Foundation with additional questions. The Jewish Community Foundation of Northeast Florida, Inc., does not provide legal or tax advice. This information is not intended, nor may it be relied upon, as legal, accounting or other professional advice. Before making any financial decisions, always consult your own professional adviser.
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA 2013 FEDERATION ALLOCATION: $88,422
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JEWISH COMMUNITY ALLIANCE
JCA wins 13 JCC excellence awards at JCC Association convention By Jewish Community Alliance
JCA received 13 awards for programming, marketing and strategic planning at the JCC Association Biennial Convention held March 28-April 1 in San Diego. Nearly 1,000 people from the United States, Canada, Israel, Latin America and Europe attended the meeting of JCC leaders and volunteers brought together to learn, share and network with their peers. The JCA was honored with
three Zahav awards (gold standard), which recognize outstanding, visionary initiatives with maximum impact or potential for change. JCA department directors’ yearlong study seminar and Israel trip was honored in the program and operations category, attracting and retaining the best staff. Additionally, the fitness department was recognized for crossselling programming throughout the agency. The JCA board and department directors’ ongoing planning exercise using The Char-
ismatic Organization also won the top award in the lay leadership excellence category, strategic oversight. The JCA also received six Kol Ha Kavod awards (honor to you) and four honorable mention awards in a variety of categories including Jewish impact, programmatic excellence, marketing and communications, planning and brand strategy, philanthropic lay leadership, and maintaining financial sustainability and growth. The Kol Ha Kavod Award
recognizes exemplary initiatives that can be replicated by other JCCs. ”We redesigned the awards to mirror the proven paths to excellence revealed by our JCC benchmarking process,” said Robin Ballin, JCC Association senior vice-president of marketing and communications. These new standards led to a more focused, stronger group of entries and more selective judging. “The JCA is truly a leader in
the JCC field, and our recognition in such a diverse range of categories further reinforces our excellence,” commented Jan Lipsky, JCA board president. “The collaboration between our board, dynamic staff and leadership is the reason that we continue to excel in so many areas.” JCC Association is the leadership network for the JCC Movement, which is comprised of almost 350 JCC, YM-YWHA, and camp sites in the United States and Canada.
Purim Masquerade
The Jewish Community Alliance celebrated its first Purim Masquerade on March 1. The fundraising event included an evening of dancing, delicious food and a variety of entertainment such as a hookah bar, sitar player, belly dancers, dress-up market place, photo area and Drag Queen Esther. Lots of fun and merriment was had by all, and the party continued until guests didn’t see the difference between Mordechai and Haman. The event take-away was a mishloach manot basket, and guests were asked to pay the mitzvah forward by following the Purim tradition of giving the basket to a friend or loved one in a gesture of gratitude and appreciation. To see more photos from the JCA’s Purim Masquerade, visit www.jcajax.org.
JCA happenings For more information or to register for programs at the JCA, call 730-2100 or visit www.jcajax.org.
JCA Summer Camp registration open
The Jewish Community Alliance is accepting registration for Summer Camp 2014. Summer Camp meets for four two-week sessions: June 16-27, June 30-July 11, July 14-25 and July 28-Aug. 8. Theatre Camp has two sessions: June 16-July 11 and July 14-Aug. 8. JCA Summer Camp combines fun activities, a fabulous facility and top-notch staff to provide a safe, happy and positive camping experience that will create lifelong memories for the campers. Activities for children age 2 and up include swimming, arts and crafts, sports, music, dance and theater. Camp Habonim, a specialty camp for children in grades 3-6, allows campers to concentrate on a specialty in addition to normal camp activities. Specialties offered
include flag football, horseback riding, chess, pottery, basketball, cooking, design, rowing, ice skating, tennis, soccer, golf, science and more. The JCA also offers pre- and post-camp Adventure Days from June 9 to 13 and Aug. 11 to 15. For more information on JCA Summer Camp, visit www.jcajax.org to view the brochure online or call 730-2100 ext. 252.
Vandroff Art Gallery
The Vandroff Art Gallery will show the water colors of Roseann Egidio from April 4 to April 30. Roseann, a native of New Jersey, previously worked as an art director in New York City. She has won many awards and is senior artist in residence for the Arts in Medicine Program at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville.
JCA Film Series
The JCA Film Series continues on Sunday, April 27, at 2 p.m. with “The Gate Keepers.” Direc-
tor Dror Moreh’s interviews with six former heads of Israel’s secret service are a jolting experience. These resourceful, thoughtful and commanding men testify that their fight against terrorism did not further peace with the Palestinians. This event is free and open to the community. Advance registration appreciated.
Tomahawk Park (8400 Ardo Drive, 32217). We’ll meet at the park by the picnic tables at noon when we will walk through the park in search of our fine-feathered friends. Bring a dairy brown bag lunch. Beverages will be provided. Registration required by April 3. The fee is $5 and is free to JCA valued members.
Power of meditation
Create a beautiful fused glass necklace
Meditation has the power to help us improve our brains, regulate our emotions and increase our self-awareness. Psychologist and master life coach Dr. Elliott Rosenbaum will introduce you to the benefits of meditation Wednesday, April 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Advance registration appreciated. The fee is $5 and is free to JCA valued members.
Calling all birders
Join Carole Adams of the Duval County Audubon Society on Thursday, April 10, for an afternoon of birding at Camp
Join glass artists Kirin Hale and Helen Cowart Thursday, April 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. and make a beautiful fused glass necklace with matching earrings. All materials provided. Registration required by April 10. The fee is $38 and $25 for JCA valued members.
walk away with an action plan that will help you create a life you love. Advance registration appreciated. The fee is $5 and is free to JCA valued members.
New free tennis clinic
The JCA men’s and ladies’ free clinics have been combined and are now held every Thursday from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Stay after the clinic, warm-up and play singles, doubles or mixed doubles. Contact Reggie at ext. 317 for more information.
Reinventing your life
Do you want to reinvent your life? If so, this program is for you. Join certified career coach Marilyn Feldstein on Wednesday, April 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for this thought-provoking program and
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JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES
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Briefs Announcement
The Alexandra and Mark Miller Speaker Series has been postponed. A new date will be announced shortly. For more information, call Karen Susman at (904) 394-5737.
Purim
On March 2, TIR children at Congregation Ahavath Chesed brought in boxes of mac and cheese to use as groggers during the Purim celebration. They later donated them to the JFCS food pantry.
One Spark
JFCS is acting as curator for a venue at One Spark from April 9 to 13 in downtown Jacksonville. JFCS’s space is The Art Center II at Hogan and Monroe, the southwest corner of Hemming Plaza. Anyone interested in volunteering during the festival and being a part of the festivities should contact Keith Marks at (904) 394-5728 or email kmarks@jfcsjax.org
Congratulations
Congratulations to Chris, a young man in foster care who obtained his GED in December and graduated from the Florida Youth Challenge Academy. FLYCA is a fivemonth long, boot-camp style program at Camp Blanding in Starke. Chris also actively participated in Color Guard while at Camp Blanding. Chris, who recently turned 17, will begin college courses this month. We’re all extremely proud of Chris.
JFCS and MAZON partner to help seniors
The MAZON Solutions to Senior Hunger Initiative, in partnership with the AJFCA, and supported by the generous funding from the Wal-Mart Foundation, is a national initiative designed to alleviate food insecurity and improve nutrition among low-income seniors by reducing the barriers that keep them from enrolling the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. A generous donation of $25,000 was made to JFCS to kick off this new initiative to improve the lives of seniors in our community.
By Jewish Family & Community Services
JFCS held its annual fundraiser, You Can Count On Us, on March 6. Co-chairs Caren Appel
and Ellen Rosner called the night a resounding success with more than 300 people in attendance. Laurie and Linda DuBow, and J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver
Holocaust survivors group holds Model Seder By Jewish Family & Community Services
JFCS and The Temple will co-host the second annual Model Seder for Holocaust Survivors and their Families on Sunday, April 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The unique, interactive program will be conducted by the Temple’s JAFTY youth group and TIR students. Catering will be provided by Classic Kosher Catering. The program is made possible through the generous support of Regions Bank; The Temple Sisterhood; The Pollan family; The Jack Abraham Huttner Family; and Robert M. Morgan and Associates, attorneys-at-law. Please contact Naomi Mirensky at 904-394-5777 or nmirensky@ jfcsjax.org for more information. Thanks to funding from Regions Bank, JFCS will present the second edition of the “Holocaust Haggadah, From Bondage to Freedom.” Included are survivor stories documented by
were the honorary chairs of the evening. The evening was dedicated to raising awareness of the many services that the 96-year-old agency provides to the Jackson-
Holocaust Homecare Services available By Jewish Family & Community Services of homecare services to Holo-
Holocaust Homecare Services are available to residents of the Jacksonville and Palm Coast communities. A partnership between JFCS and Alpert Jewish Services in West Palm Beach enables JFCS to offer up to 25 hours per week
the Temple teens and Sandalwood High School students; traditional Passover songs; writings by Rabbi Joshua Lief, senior rabbi of the Temple; and artwork by TIR students. The Haggadah will be available in early April at JFCS, synagogue gift shops and the Cummer Museum. The cost is $10 per copy and all proceeds underwrite Holocaust survivor programs.
ville community. Engaging videos, personal stories and powerful speeches left many guests amazed by how one agency can change so many lives.
caust survivors paid through funds of the Claims Conference. Services include light housekeeping, medication management, bathing assistance, meal preparation and errands. Please call Naomi Mirensky at 904-394-5777 for more information.
Children of Holocaust survivor group forms By Jewish Family & Community Services author to help adult children
JFCS is forming a Gen 2 Exploratory Committee for adult children of Holocaust survivors in the Jacksonville area. The group will review establishing a support/discussion group facilitated by a JFCS social worker, starting a stories group facilitated by a local
document their own as well as their parents’ Holocaust experiences, and developing a speakers bureau to raise awareness about the Holocaust in local high schools throughout Jacksonville. For more information, please contact Naomi Mirensky at 904-394-5777 or nmirensky@ jfcsjax.org.
JFCS offers 10 tips to help with family caregiving By Jewish Family & Community Services
1. Caregiving is a job, and respite is your earned right. Reward yourself with respite breaks often. 2. Watch out for signs of depression, and don’t delay in getting professional help when
you need it. 3. When people offer to help, accept the offer and suggest specific things that they can do. 4. Educate yourself about your loved one’s condition and how to communicate effectively with doctors. 5. There’s a difference
between caring and doing. Be open to technologies and ideas that promote your loved one’s independence. 6. Trust your instincts. Most of the time they’ll lead you in the right direction. 7. Caregivers often do a lot of lifting, pushing and pulling. Be
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good to your body. 8. Grieve for your loss, and then allow yourself to dream new dreams. 9. Seek support from other caregivers. There is great strength in knowing you are not alone. 10. Stand up for your rights as a caregiver and a citizen.
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LIFECYCLES/COMMUNITY B’nai Mitzvah
Grace Freedman, daughter of Karen and Michael Freedman, will be called to the Torah on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah on April 12th, 2014, at Beth El The Beaches Synagogue. Sharing in the simcha will be her younger sister Hope, 9; grandparents Carol Freedman and the late Norman Freedman of Jacksonville, and Sybil and Larry Michalove of Birmingham; and many other friends and family. Grace is in the seventh-grade gifted program at Landrum Middle School in Ponte Vedra Beach. Grace enjoys dancing and spending time with friends and family. Grace has chosen for her mitzvah project to create a charity called Ann’s Dress. Inspired by a story about her great grandmother, Ann, the mission of her mitzvah project is to help homeless and low-income children look and feel confident as they start the school year. Ann’s Dress will focus on collecting new and gently used dresses, which will be donated to the BEAM thrift store. The thrift store provides clothing and household items at no cost to those in need. Andrew Michael Goldsmith, son of Keith and Angie Goldsmith, will be called to the Torah on the
occasion of his Bar Mitzvah on April 12, 2014, at Congregation Ahavath Chesed. Sharing in the simcha will be his brothers Tyler, 17, and Evan, 10,; grandmothers Bea Goldsmith of Ponte Vedra Beach and Mary Ann Hazel of St. Augustine; and many other friends and family. Drew is in seventh grade at Switzerland Point Middle School. He plays percussion in the Swiss Point Jazz Band and symphonic band. He is also active in the drama program. In his free time Drew plays soccer and enjoys boating. For Drew’s mitzvah project he will hold an instrument drive for the patients at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Working with the Music Therapy Program he will collect rhythmic instruments to help with their recovery and add a little fun to their hospital stay.
Appreciation
Sonya Morris, from the bottom of her heart, wants to thank her family and friends for their acts of kindness and caring words.
Sympathy
… to the family Mary Marks Hamilton who died Feb. 26, 2014. She is survived by daughters Karen Hamilton and Elizabeth Lavender; grandson John Edward Lavender (Ashley); and great-grandson Noah Lavender. Contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. … to the family of Natalie “Pat” Haas, mother of Martin (Emily) Glickstein and Paul Glickstein. Natalie died March 2, 2014. She is also survived by her grandchildren Rachel (Tobin) Bossola and David Glickstein, and great grandchildren Lily and
Amelia Bossola. Contributions may be made to River Garden Hebrew Home, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, 32258. … to the family of Donald Lewis who died March 1, 2014. He is survived by sons Gary Lewis (Marla), Alex (Kim) and Mark (Donna); and grandchildren Pamela, Steven, Michael, Justin, Molly and Marissa. Contributions may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. … to the family of Robert Lurie, father of Dr. Serena (Dr. Stephen) Bloomfield and grandfather of Ethan, Rachel and Sophie Bloomfield. Robert died Feb. 16, 2014. He is also survived by his wife, Betsey, children R. Thornton (Alice) Lurie, Katharine (Rick) Jones, Jon (Elaine) Kiger, Russell Kiger, grandchildren Sarah and Petersen Lurie, Jeffery and Robert Jones, Tommy and Gabrielle Kiger, Leah Kiger, Jonathan and David Kiger. Contributions may be made to hospice or the charity of your choice. … to the family of Jean K. Nelligan, sister of Beverly (Mel) Fruit. Jean died Feb. 21, 2014. She is survived by her mother, Edythe Brinen Kessler; husband, former U.S. Rep. for the 11th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, James L. Nelligan; son, James C. Nelligan and his wife, Joanne, of Dallas; two grandchildren, Ryan and Rachel Nelligan; and brother, Martin Kessler, of Tampa; and niece and nephew, Lori A. Fruit and Andrew J. Fruit and his wife, Julie; and greatnephews, Michael I. Fruit and Samuel Fruit. Contributions may be made to The Temple or the charity of your choice. … to the family of Andrea Stone, sister of Karen Stone (Richard Margulies) and daughter of Shirley Stone and the late Dr.
Jewish community grief support group forms By Coping with Loss support group
There is no right or wrong timeframe or way to handle your grief. Don’t ever allow anyone to tell you how to grieve. For many people, loss can be isolating, painful, confusing, life-changing.
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Continued from p. 1 den from visiting Red Cross and United Nations’ inspectors. The world was deceived for a time. Robbi, our own Robert Fischer, will recount incredible and fascinating details of his time spent at Terazin and following liberation at this year’s Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration. Congregation Ahavath Chesed (The Temple) is honored to host this year’s observance, which will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27. The Temple is
This group offers an opportunity for grievers to share their concerns and thoughts in a safe and supportive environment. Run by a licensed clinical social worker with almost 15 years experience, Coping with Loss meets regularly to serve the needs of the greater
Jewish community. Join us every other Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Jacksonville Jewish Center. Dates and meetings are subject to change. For more information, email Beth Shorstein at bethshorstein@gmail.com or call (904) 868-4400.
located at 8727 San Jose Blvd., approximately ¼ mile north of Baymeadows Road. Please plan to join us for this annual communitywide event supported by our clergy, congregations and Jewish agencies. Robert Fischer During the program we will remember loved ones who perished during the Holocaust and those who survived, but have since passed
away. Their names will be read aloud as family members and friends light yartzeit candles in their memory. The Treble Choir of the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus, under the direction of Carolyn Tuttle, will perform. Please contact Leslie Lewis Kirkwood, Yom Hashoah program chair, at (904) 246-0457 for more information about this program and other opportunities for involvement in Holocaust programs and education. There are many opportunities to provide services to Holocaust survivors and their families.
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Melvin Stone. Andrea died Feb. 18, 2014. Contributions may be made to the National Scleroderma Foundation. … to the family of Tessie Taxier who died March 14, 2014. She is survived by her daughters Iris Krawitz (Jerry) and Teddy Lessner (Jerry); grandchildren Joel Krawitz (Sheila), Jaime Krawitz, Cole Krawitz, Kimberly Lessner Harper (Otis), and Daniel Lessner; and three great-grandchildren Zachary, Sophia, and Jackson. Contributions may be made to the Mitzvah Fund at the Martin J. Gottlieb Day School. … to the family of William Tuvman, father of Rochelle Miller (Celeste Danos) and Steven Tuvman. William died March 16, 2014. Contributions may be made to the Temple.
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Two beautiful plots near the bell tower in Oaklawn Cemetery on San Jose. The location is section M, lot 395, graves 2 and 3. They sell for $5,000 each, I’m asking $7,500 for both. Call Carol at 904.945.6682. Place your classified ad for 35 cents a word. E-mail your ad to jjn@jewishjacksonville.org and send payment to Jacksonville Jewish News, 8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32217. Deadline is the 15th of each month.
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SYNAGOGUE/COMMUNITY NEWS
Third Annual Jewish Food Festival set for May 4 By ANDREW OCEAN
Congregation Ahavath Chesed
Excitement is building for the Third Annual Jacksonville Jewish Food Festival. Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Congregation Ahavath Chesed (The Temple), 8727 San Jose Blvd. This year the festival features Jewish food from around the world. In addition to the brisket sliders, corned beef, matzah ball soup, pickles, bagels, lox, kugel and macaroons, with which you may be familiar; there will be flavors and tastes you may have never experienced before. “We will expand our usual notion of Jewish food to recognize that we adapted our traditions and cuisine to what was available in those corners of the world where Jews have been dispersed. We live throughout the world, and we have adapted our recipes to what was available locally,” said Michelle Pargman, Food Festival chair. “These adaptations display our similarity with other groups and our uniqueness. This Food Festival gives our Jewish community and our entire Jacksonville
community the opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity.” The Food Festival is the Temple’s largest annual fundraiser and fun-raiser. Your participation will add to the fun. Hundreds attended last year’s event, and organizers expect to welcome 1,000 this year. Come with a big appetite. Last year’s big hit is back, the L’Chaim Wine Wall, which features dozens of bottles of wine that will be put up for blind auction. Place a few $18 bids and, should good fortune be yours, you could be enjoying a valuable bottle at your next special meal. Bubbe’s Bake Off 2014 is focused on brownies/blondies and Bundt cake. Bakers of all ages are invited to enter. There will be a kids’ corner with cotton candy, popcorn, activities, face-painting and musical entertainment. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door, which provides you with six tastings and soft drinks. More tickets, more tastings. Advance packages, which include L’Chaim Wine Wall bids, are also available. More information: (904) 7337078, www.TheTempleJacksonville.org. Like us on Facebook.
Night of opera
Endowment presents media program By ELIZABETH KANTER The Dr. Larry and Kathy Kanter Endowment for Jewish Preservation presented “The Role of Media in Reviving and Preserving Jewish History for Future Generations” at The Temple. The program focused on utilizing media, specifically documentary filmmaking, to record and disseminate stories about the Holocaust, as we are in a race against time. Soon, those who experienced these atrocities will be gone. Seventy attendees screened the award-winning documentary, “Kinderblock 66,” followed by Q&A with producer Brad Rothschild. “Kinderblock 66” tells the story of Antonin Kalina, a gentile communist prisoner at Buchenwald, who
saved 904 Jewish boys. The film follows four of the boys as they return to Germany for the 65th anniversary of their liberation. Rothschild, formerly communications director at the Israeli Mission to the United Nations, directed “Exodus,” a documentary about Israel’s African refugees, and the awardwinning independent feature film “Homeland.” After the screening John U. Bacon passionately spoke about why we need to preserve the Jewish story, and encouraged the Jacksonville Jewish community to heed his call to action and support future projects. As a non-Jew, he was extremely impressed with our close-knit Jewish community. Bacon is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, a professor
of history at the University of Michigan, a prolific lecturer, radio commentator and an ESPN contributor. Rothschild and Bacon, along with Alexander Ruthizer, are collaborating on a documentary film about Holocaust rescuer Raoul Wallenberg, a courageous young Swedish gentile, who led a dangerous mission to save over 100,000 Hungarian Jews. The evening’s attendees viewed the trailer, followed by a Q&A with Executive Producer Alexander Ruthizer. You may watch the trailer at www.wallenbergfilm.com. If you are interested in learning more about the endeavor, helping identify Wallenberg survivors, or supporting in any capacity, please contact Ruthizer at info@wallbenbergfilm.com.
Federation receives security systems grant The Jewish Federation of Jacksonville recently received a $228,000 grant from the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The grant will provide new security systems for the Jacksonville Jewish Center and the Galinsky Academy, Congregation Ahavath Chesed, Etz Chaim Synagogue, and Jewish Family & Community Services. The grant funds are provided through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Nonprofit
Security Program. This program was established to promote security related preparedness including planning, training and implementation. The grant will be used to purchase equipment for specific target-hardening activities such as physical security enhancements, inspection and screening systems. “Being proactive in our ongoing efforts to keep our synagogues and agencies safe is absolutely crucial,” said Don
Kriss, executive director of the Jacksonville Jewish Center. “We are extremely pleased that we are in a position to enhance our security practices through these much-needed funds.” The synagogues and agencies are grateful to Alan Margolies, Federation executive director, and Pat Burke, Federation director of finance and administration, who helped coordinate the effort and managed the funding and reporting requirements for this program.
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The Jewish community is cordially invited to a
Cocktail Party
to celebrate our Jewish Foundation and Create a Jewish Legacy Save the date: Tuesday, June 17
Multi-agency annual meeting: At this time we will also elect and install our agency and Federation ofďŹ cers and board members.
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ONE FAMILY Photographs by Vardi Kahana
January 25 through April 27, 2014
EXHIBITION SPONSORS Agility Press, Inc.
FOCUS Cummer
Baptist Health
Holland & Knight
Carl S. Swisher Foundation, Inc.
Marty and Dick Jones
The Chartrand Family at The Community Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kossoff
City of Jacksonville
Ms. Sharón Simmons and Ms. Shirley K. Webb
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, Inc.
In this exhibition, Vardi Kahana documents four generations of her family, beginning with her mother and two aunts who were Auschwitz survivors. During the exhibition, visitors can record interviews for Voices of the First Coast, a digital archive of the Jacksonville Public Library. The exhibition will also feature a brief excerpt of Daughter of the Holocaust, a video by Irene Jaffa about her unique personal perspective on the Holocaust and its aftermath.
Dan and Cindy Edelman
Jacksonville is the only city in the United States scheduled to exhibit Vardi Kahana’s work.
The Director’s Circle at The Cummer
Mr. Ryan A. Schwartz
The Stellar Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Taylor, Jr. U.S. Trust Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zimmerman and Family
Elkins Constructors, Inc.
EXHIBITION PARTNERS Duval County Public Schools
Jewish Federation of Jacksonville
Jacksonville Public Library
Leslie Kirkwood
Irene and Jimmy Jaffa
OneJax
The Jewish Community Alliance
WJCT Public Broadcasting
For more information about the exhibit and a schedule of programs, please visit cummer.org
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Jewish Food from Around the World
11:30 am to 2:30 pm
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The Temple is proud to host this 3rd Annual community-wide celebration of food, music and fun! Don’t miss this indoor cultural diversity event.
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Get ready to sample the corned beef, matzah ball soup, and some non-traditional Jewish tastes! Back by Popular Demand- “L’chaim” Wine Wall. We will have fun, kid-friendly activities so come hungry and bring your family.
Congregation Ahavath Chesed
Thank you to our participating food vendors and more:
Caring Congregation
Bubbe’s Bake Off
Brownies/Blondies and Bundts will be judged and the competition is open to everyone See complete contest rules on the Temple’s website!
To purchase tickets visit
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