SENIOR SCENE SOUTH MARCH Queen Esther Anthony Doerr Chuck Prentiss Ben Shahn STRIAR CLUB PROGRAM

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1 SENIOR SCENE SOUTH A Monthly Newsletter of JCC Events and Happenings for Seniors MARCH Queen Esther Anthony Doerr Chuck Prentiss Ben Shahn STRIAR CLUB PROGRAM Thursday, March 12, :00 to 2:00 pm Entertainment by Marti Sawyer Membership in the Striar Club required Join us and join the fun Call for information or hlevensohn@jccgb.org Please call our Hot Line at for the latest updates on the JCC South Senior Programs, Tuesday Kosher Lunch, and other schedules All cancellations weather or otherwise, will be posted on the hot line Always call the hot line before you start out for our programs Lester Sutton s Musical Memories presents Jewish Community Spinning Centers of the Greater Platters Boston That Matter 333 Nahanton Street Newton bostonjcc.org Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 10:30 am " A Year of Music & History" with Chris Zee and Asher Lev Your toes will be tapping as you listen to the melodies of bygone years at Ahavath Torah Congregation, 1179 Central Street, Stoughton For more information, contact or south-seniors@jccgb.org Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston 333 Nahanton Street Newton bostonjcc.org

2 SENIOR SCENE SOUTH Page 2 CELEBRATE LIFE - L CHAIM Celebrate the life of a loved one, honor a friend, remember with joy, or celebrate an event. Become a sponsor of a program, a Kiddush for Sabbath Delight, or the Senior Scene South Newsletter/Calendar by making a donation of L Chaim to Life. $18, $36, $54, or other A generous contribution has been made by Arlene Cohen in memory of Cynthia Levine March Birthdays Harriet Levine - March 3 Inez Katz - March 5 Toby Feidt - March 13 Elliot Katz - March 16 Gloria Gretsky - March 16 Arlene Kovner - March 18 Audrey Druker - March 25 Mikki Modiste - March 26 For more information contact Harvey S. Levensohn, Senior Adult Director, or by at hlevensohn@jccgb.org SUPER TUESDAYS AT AHAVATH TORAH CONGREGATION 1179 Central Street, Stoughton, MA Tuesday, March 3, :00 Coffee and Chat with Harvey 10:30 Dave & Marsha Burbank - Music and Song Reservations required 1:00 Book Review - "All The Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr hosted by Elaine Kamienny Tuesday, March 10, :00 Coffee and Chat with Harvey 10:30 Chuck Prentiss's "Yiddish Broadway", Episode 2 with Harvey S. Levensohn - Sign up required or call for reservations 12:30 Cards and Games - Lower Level- Ends at 2:00 PM 1:00 Jewish Artist Series Ben Shahn, artist/illustrator with Harvey Levensohn - sign up reservations required Tuesday, March 17, :00 Coffee & Chat with Harvey 10:30 "1965 Music & History" with Chris Zee & Asher Lev with Harvey S. Levensohn - Sign up required or call for reservations 12:40 L'Chaim Celebration of this month's birthdays 1:00 Chuck Prentiss's "Songs of Hope & Optimism", Episode 3 Tuesday, March 24, :00 Munchies with Harvey 10:30 Cabaret - Judith Kaloora - dramatic actress will perform Reservations required - $4 per person - See the flyer on Tuesdays 1:00 Buddy Rossman Short Story Hour - "The Mourners" by Bernard Malamud with Ed Curelop Tuesday, March 31, :00 Introduction to our Passover Seder 10:30 Passover Seder led by Harvey S. Levensohn Reservations required - $15 per person - See the flyer on Tuesdays 12:00 LUNCH Included as part of the Passover Seder No additional reservations accepted 1:00 Conclusion of the Passover Seder For more information contact Harvey S. Levensohn at or at hlevensohn@jccgb.org Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston 333 Nahanton Street Newton bostonjcc.org

3 SENIOR SCENE SOUTH Page 3 What is Purim? The festival of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar (late winter/early spring). It commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman s plot to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day. The Persian empire of the 4th century BCE extended over 127 lands, and all the Jews were its subjects. When King Ahasuerus had his wife, Queen Vashti, executed for failing to follow his orders, he orchestrated a beauty pageant to find a new queen. A Jewish girl, Esther, found favor in his eyes and became the new queen though she refused to divulge the identity of her nationality. Meanwhile, the anti-semitic Haman was appointed prime minister of the empire. Mordechai, the leader of the Jews (and Esther s cousin), defied the king s orders and refused to bow to Haman. Haman was incensed, and convinced the king to issue a decree ordering the extermination of all the Jews on the 13th of Adar a date chosen by a lottery Haman made. Mordechai galvanized all the Jews, convincing them to repent, fast and pray to G-d. Meanwhile, Esther asked the king and Haman to join her for a feast. At the feast, Esther revealed to the king her Jewish identity. Haman was hanged, Mordechai was appointed prime minister in his stead, and a new decree was issued granting the Jews the right to defend themselves against their enemies. On the 13th of Adar, the Jews mobilized and killed many of their enemies. On the 14th of Adar, they rested and celebrated. (Information from Chabad.org ) Celebrating L'Chaim To Life, January birthdays Barbara Blumenthal, Natalie Freedman, Suzanne Gamer SAVE THE DATE You're invited to join us for the JCC South Senior Special Passover Program on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 10:30 am at Ahavath Torah in Stoughton Our day begins with a multi-media Passover Seder relating the story of the Passover, led by JCC South Senior Director, Harvey S. Levensohn, and followed by a Kosher Passover lunch Reservations required - Seating limited Look for the flyer attached to this newsletter. Help Heal the World - As you shop at your super market, bring a non-perishable food item to your local food pantry to share with others less fortunate You've done a mitzvah - a good deed For more information contact Harvey S. Levensohn at or at hlevensohn@jccgb.org Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston 333 Nahanton Street Newton bostonjcc.org

4 SENIOR SCENE SOUTH Page 4 SABBATH DELIGHT SENIOR ADULT LUNCH MENU Sabbath Delight at Ahavath Torah in Stoughton Our next Sabbath Delight will be Friday, March 20, 2015 at 10:30 am "The Meaning of Passover" with Rabbi Jonathan Hausman See the flyer on Tuesdays or call Reservations required - cost $5 per person Join us to celebrate Sabbath Delight with good friends, a great kosher Kiddush, and the best programs. All are welcome Mayer "Buddy" Rossman Memorial Short Story Hour Our next Short Story session will be Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 1:00 PM "The Mourners" by Bernard Malamud hosted by Ed Curelop Sign up is encouraged. Copies of the story are available in advance at Ahavath Torah on Tuesdays. For more information on all JCC South Senior Programs Please contact Harvey S. Levensohn Senior Adult Director hlevensohn@jccgb.org Information may also be obtained by attending our programs on Super Tuesdays at Ahavath Torah Congregation, 1179 Central Street, Stoughton, MA Or mail directed to Harvey S. Levensohn, Senior Adult Director, 839 West Street, Stoughton, MA MARCH 2015 KOSHER LUNCH MENU Tuesday March 3, 2015 Barbecued Chicken, Roast Potato, Mixed Veggies, and Brownies Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Rice Pilaf, Butternut Squash, and Fruit Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Salmon Loaf, Mashed Potato, Peas, and Cake Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Meatloaf w/gravy, Green Beans, Beets & Onions, and Cookies Tuesday, March 31, 2015 For Passover Seder participants only No separate reservations accepted Cranberry Orange Chicken, Potato Kugal, Roast Baby Carrots, and Dessert YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR LUNCH EACH WEEK BY CALLING THE LUNCH HOT LINE, NO LATER THAN SUNDAY BY NOON PLEASE LEAVE YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER, AND DATE OF THE LUNCH YOU MAY ALSO SIGN UP ON THE LUNCH LIST ON TUESDAYS AT AHAVATH TORAH Our Kosher lunch is catered by A PERFECT TASTE 530 Washington Street, Stoughton, MA Consider A Perfect Taste for delicious meals for holidays and everyday yummy! Our Kosher lunch is sponsored by Old Colony Elder Services, Inc.

5 PRESENTS Enjoy a kosher knosh with entertainment Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Munchies at 10:00 am Entertainment at 10:30 am at Ahavath Torah Congregation $4 per person Pre-registration required Seating is limited Don t miss out In cooperation with Sage Educational Services Famed actress, Judith Kaloora, will perform Chocolate 101 Nine out of ten people love chocolate... and the tenth person is lying! What is it about this delicacy that makes mouths water? How did this food get such a bad reputation? And did you know that chocolate is good for you? All the questions you ve ever had about chocolate, such as where it comes from, how it s made, and why it tastes so good, are answered in this class. You ll even learn what your chocolate preference says about your personality. Chocolate 101 is not for the faint of heart, as we will sample some of the best chocolates from the world over, ranging from white chocolate, all the way up to 99% cacao. So, if chocolate is an invaluable part of your life, then this program is for you! Striar Cabaret Judith Kaloora Chocolate 101 Tuesday, March 24, :00 am Ahavath Torah Congregation, 1179 Central Street, Stoughton, MA Name Phone Number Town of Residence Number attending at $4 per person Cash Check Pre-registration required Limited seating No reservations accepted after Thursday, March 19, 2015 Return this coupon with your cash or check (Made out to JCCGB South Senior Programs) to Harvey S. Levensohn, Senior Adult Director, 839 West St., Stoughton, MA 02072

6 Join us as we celebrate the Our Passover Seder and Kosher Lunch will be on TUESDAY, March 31, 2015 Passover Seder begins at 10:30 am Passover Meal at 12:00 at Ahavath Torah Congregation $15 per person (Including $3 for the Kosher lunch ) Pre-registration for both Seder and lunch required (No walk ins will be allowed) No reservations accepted after March 26, 2015 Payment will confirm your reservation Seating is limited Don t miss out...let all those who are hungry, enter and eat thereof, and all those who are in distress, come and celebrate the Passover. (from the Sarajevo Haggadah, about 1350, illustration above) A Passover Seder for All, hosted by Harvey S. Levensohn and catered by NRM Kosher Catering. Mr. Levensohn will follow the Haggadah and explain the traditions and history of the Passover using a multi-media visual presentation. Visuals from Haggadahs of the past including the Sarajevo Haggadah, Bird s Head Haggadah, and others will be used to illustrate the Passover traditions and lead us all in a user friendly manner through the Passover Seder. All religious affiliations are welcome. A Kosher lunch included in our Seder program will be Boneless Chicken Breast with Cranberry Orange Sauce, Potato Kugel, Glazed Roast Carrots, and for dessert, Fruit and Passover Pastries. This program is sponsored by the JCC South Senior Programs and Old Colony Elder Services. Passover Seder & Kosher Lunch Tuesday, March 31, Seder at 10:30 am Kosher Lunch at 12:00 noon Ahavath Torah Congregation, 1179 Central Street, Stoughton, MA Name Phone Number Town of residence Number attending at $15 per person Cash Check Pre-registration required Limited seating No reservations accepted after Thursday, March 26, 2015 Return this coupon with your cash or check (Made out to JCCGB South Senior Programs) to Harvey S. Levensohn, Senior Adult Director, 839 West St., Stoughton, MA 02072