Campaign s Main Event to Feature Mega-Mentalist Sidney Friedman

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1 Published by the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire Federation Voices 3 Calendar 4 Israel 5 Hof Hacarmel 9 Campaign Dollars 10 Federation at Work 11 From the Bimah 12 Education 15 Film Buzz 17 High Holiday Greetings 18 Arts & Entertainment 21 Book Review 22 High Holidays Guide 24 Recent Events 25 Obituaries 31 Tributes 33 Volume 33, Number 1 September 2012 Elul 5772 Tishrei 5773 Campaign s Main Event to Feature Mega-Mentalist Sidney Friedman Mega-Mentalist Sidney Friedman After wowing dozens of Jewish organizations across North America, mega-mentalist Sidney Friedman is coming to the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire to headline the Main Event for the Campaign for Jewish Needs at the newly opened LaBelle Winery. The Campaign for Jewish Needs Main Event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 10, at 7 PM. America s premier mentalist, Sidney Friedman has been featured on NBC-TV s Today Show, ABC-TV s The View and CBS-TV s The Early Show, and he is a favorite of Federations across the country, Known as the mentalist to the stars (Chicago Tribune) for his many celebrity clients, Friedman will read minds and perform ESP, telepathy, and premonition. In addition, he will perform his unique Music Mind Reading, where audience members think of song melodies and Friedman telepathically senses each tune, then plays them on the piano. This is a fun, inspiring evening not to be missed. We are thrilled to have such an outstanding entertainer with us for the kick-off of the Campaign for Jewish Needs. This campaign raises the funds necessary to support our programs and services in New Hampshire while also supporting Jews in need in Israel and around the world, states Dan Cohen, chairman of the Campaign for Jewish It is with great enthusiasm that The Board of Directors of Congregation Ahavas Achim in Keene announced the appointment of Rabbi Amy Loewenthal of Philadelphia, PA, as its new Rabbi and spiritual leader starting this July. A native of New York, Rabbi Loewenthal is a 2012 graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Wyncote, PA, where she Loewenthal Rabbi Amy earned the titles of Rabbi and Teacher in Israel and Master of Arts in Hebrew Letters with a special focus in Congregational Life. Her first career was as a teacher of high school and college math and science, and it is with her love of teaching that she embraces her new role as Rabbi at Congregation Ahavas Achim. Rabbi Loewenthal brings to this role vast knowledge and experience in Jewish spiritual Rabbi Amy Loewenthal continued on page 13 Needs. We are also pleased to present this event at LaBelle Winery, which is located just beyond Bedford on Rt This will be one of the very first public events at this elegant and beautiful location. In addition to a tremendous show and the opportunity to support our community, we will enjoy a wine tasting, cash bar, and This will be a rare event. Be thrilled and elevated. Experience mentalist Sidney Friedman. a dessert reception. Today Show host Hoda Kotb states, A few people are better at seeing the future than others, like mentalist Sidney Friedman. We love Sidney. The Chicago Tribune writes, Mentalist to the stars Sidney Friedman is the master of all things psychic. And Timeout magazine exclaims, Friedman will blow your mind! Campaign s Main Event continued on page 11 Attend the Presidential Forum on the Middle East featuring Be an informed voter! representatives of the Obama and Romney campaigns JFNH, Sept. 23, 7 PM New Rabbis Join the New Hampshire Community Congregation Ahavas Achim Welcomes Rabbi Amy Loewenthal Rabbi Eric Cohen to Lead Temple Israel Manchester Temple Israel in Manchester is pleased to announce that Rabbi Eric Cohen is the new Rabbi of the congregation. He has relocated to Manchester and has started in his role as spiritual leader. He is leading weekly Sabbath services and will be available in his office at the Temple to meet with anyone who wishes to welcome him to our community Rabbi Cohen grew up in a modern Orthodox home and attended the Ramaz Yeshivah Day Rabbi Eric Cohen School in New York City. Prior to rabbinical school, he received his Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Yale University. Rabbi Cohen spent nearly 15 years in the business sector as a Pharmaceutical Market Research Consultant. He also served as the President of the Park Slope Jewish Center, an egalitarian Conservative Rabbi Eric Cohen continued on page 13 Still making your plans for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? Check out The Reporter s Guide to New Hampshire s High Holiday Services on page 24. The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Jewish Federation of New Hampshire 698 Beech Street Manchester, NH Change Service Requested NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID Manchester, NH PERMIT NO. 1174

2 Congregations AMHERST CONGREGATION BETENU Rabbi Joshua L. Segal 5 Northern Blvd., Unit 1, Amherst Reform, Affiliated URJ (603) Betenu@nii.net Services: Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat services at 7:30 PM Bethlehem Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Hazzan Marlena Fuerstman 39 Strawberry Hill Road PO Box 395, Bethlehem Egalitarian-Conservative, Unaffiliated (603) davegoldstone1@gmail.com Services: Contact for Date/Time Info President Dave Goldstone - (415) or Eileen Regen (603) Weekly Services: July through Simchat Torah Friday: 7:30 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM Shacharit: 9:30 AM, Tues.-Fri. Monthly Services: One Saturday morning per month November through May CLAREMONT TEMPLE MEYER DAVID 25 Putnam Street, Claremont Conservative (603) Services: Generally the second Friday of the month, 6:15 PM, April to November. CONCORD TEMPLE BETH JACOB Rabbi Robin Nafshi 67 Broadway, Concord Reform, Affiliated URJ (603) office@tbjconcord.org Services: Friday night - 7 PM Saturday morning - 9:30 AM DERRY Etz Hayim Synagogue Rabbi Bryna Milkow 1½ Hood Road, Derry Reform, Affiliated URJ (603) office@etzhayim.org, rabbi@etzhayim.org Services: Erev Shabbat every Friday at 7:15 PM, Shabbat morning services 3 times a month JRF: Jewish Reconstructionist Federation URJ: Union for Reform Judaism USCJ: United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism DOVER Temple ISRAEL Rabbi Samuel R. Seicol 36 Olive Meadow Lane, Dover Reform, Affiliated URJ (603) templeoffice@dovertemple.org Services: Friday night services at 7:30 PM For monthly Saturday services and holiday worship, please check the website. HANOVER CHABAD at DARTMOUTH COLLEGE Rabbi Moshe Gray 22a School Street, Hanover Orthodox, Chabad (603) chabad@dartmouth.edu Services: Friday Evening Shabbat services and Dinner Shabbat morning services Call for times UPPER valley JEWISH COMMUNITY Rabbi Edward S. Boraz Roth Center for Jewish Life 5 Occom Ridge, Hanover Nondenominational, Unaffiliated (603) uvjc@valley.net Services: Friday night Shabbat services at 6 PM, led by Dartmouth Hillel Saturday morning Shabbat services at 9:30 AM, led by Rabbi Boraz KEENE CONGREGATION AHAVAS ACHIM Rabbi Amy Loewenthal 84 Hastings Avenue, Keene Reconstructionist, Affiliated JRF (603) rabbi.ahavas.achim@gmail.com Services: Fridays at 7:30 PM See calendar on website for early Fridays and for Saturdays LACONIA TEMPLE B NAI ISRAEL Rabbi Hannah J. Orden 210 Court Street, Laconia Reform, Affiliated URJ (603) marshatbi@hotmail.com Services: Every other Friday night at 7:30 PM MANCHESTER Chabad Lubavitch Rabbi Levi Krinsky 7 Camelot Place, Manchester Orthodox, Chabad (603) rabbi@lubavitchnh.com Services: Shabbat Services Saturday morning at 9:30 AM Sunday morning minyan at 9 AM TEMPLE adath YESHURUN Rabbi Beth D. Davidson 152 Prospect Street, Manchester Reform, Affiliated URJ (603) templeadathy@comcast.net Services: Shabbat services the first Friday of the month at 6 PM All other Friday nights at 7 PM with some exceptions. Alternating Shabbat services or Torah study Saturday mornings at 10 AM Temple Israel Rabbi Eric Cohen 66 Salmon Street, Manchester Conservative (603) office@templeisraelmht.org Services: Friday night 7:15 PM Saturday 9:30 AM NASHUA Temple Beth Abraham Rabbi Jon Spira-Savett 4 Raymond Street, Nashua Conservative, Affiliated USCJ (603) rabbi@tbanashua.org office@tbanashua.org Services: Friday night services 8 PM 1st Friday family service 7 PM Saturday morning 9:30 AM Mon. - Thur. minyan 7:30 PM PORTSMOUTH TEMPLE ISRAEL Rabbi Barry Krieger 200 State Street, Portsmouth Conservative, Affiliated USCJ (603) office@templeisraelnh.org Services: Friday, 7:30 PM Saturday, 9:30 AM Temple Israel has a fully licensed M-W-F preschool. The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Volume 33, Number 1 September 2012 elul 5772 tishrei 5773 Published by the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire with financial support of the Greater Seacoast UJA Campaign 698 beech Street manchester, NH tel: (603) Fax: (603) editor: Fran Berman Layout and Design: Rosanne Breault (603) rosanne_breault@comcast.net Advertising Sales: thereporter@jewishnh.org the objectives of the New Hampshire Jewish reporter are to foster a sense of community among the Jewish people of New Hampshire by sharing ideas, information, experiences and opinions, and to promote the agencies, projects and mission of the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire. the New Hampshire Jewish reporter is published monthly ten times per year, with a deadline for submissions of the 10th of the month before publication. there are no February or August issues. An Upcoming event (Calendar) submission for those months should be submitted by December 10th or June 10th, respectively. Please send all materials to: thereporter@jewishnh.org For submissions for the E-News Please send text to jfladen@jewishnh.org Opinions presented in the paper do not necessarily represent the views of the Federation. Neither the publisher nor the editor can assume any responsibility for the kashrut of the services or merchandise advertised in this paper. If you have questions regarding kashrut please consult your rabbi. the New Hampshire Jewish reporter is overseen by the JFNH publications Committee, merle Carrus, chairperson. All materials published in the New Hampshire Jewish reporter are 2012 Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, all rights reserved, unless noted otherwise. Shabbat Candle Lighting Times: (Manchester) Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 6:51 PM 6:39 PM 6:26 PM 6:14 PM PAGE 2 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012

3 Preparing for the New Year I am amazed at how fast the summer has gone. It seems just yesterday that my sons were coming home from the Lou Schwartz president@jewishnh.org President s Message last day of school, excited about summer vacation. Now the first day of the new school year is quickly approaching. As the summer draws to a close and we prepare for the upcoming holidays, we are presented with an opportunity to reflect on the past year. It has been a very busy and challenging one as we work to bring the Jewish community together in New Hampshire. I am sure that the upcoming year will be equally busy and exciting. Jeff Fladen and I will continue our efforts to meet with Jewish community leaders throughout the state. Your Federation campaign chairman Dan Cohen and his committee have been very busy through the summer planning for the upcoming Campaign for Jewish Needs, which will kick off with a fantastic event at La Belle Vineyards in Amherst the evening of October 10. I hope to see you there! Our very successful Jewish Professional Networking event returns September 19 at Tek Nique Restaurant, Bedford, NH, with a very special guest, Representative Paul Hodes. I think it will be a very interesting and lively discussion. I am looking forward to working with all of the volunteers, Board members, and dedicated staff during the upcoming year, as we continue to strive to accomplish the goals set forth in our strategic plan. In September, in keeping with those goals, our new Shlichah (Israeli ambassador), Inbar Keren, will arrive to spend the year with us. Please join me at the Shalom Ice Cream Social on September 12, at 7 PM, at the Federation Building and help welcome her into our community. On behalf of myself, my wife, Cathy, and our sons, Alex and Matthew, I wish you a very happy and healthy New Year. L Shana Tova. Betenu Congregation Betenu Religious School accepting students A warm, welcoming communit with experienced caring staff. Weekly Sunday Classes for Grades K-7 with low student-teacher ratio. Jewish Studies, Hebrew, Music, Art, Dance. Full Rabbi supervised Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation. Located in Amherst, NH on 101A (603) War for Israel? K. Jeff Fladen jfladen@jewishnh.org Executive Director As we approach press time for the September Jewish Reporter, I had planned to write about the approaching New Year. I would have written about how the holiday is a time for new beginnings, family, forgiveness, honey, and holiness. Instead, my thoughts turn to Israel and the possibility of war with Iran. In an August Wall Street Journal op-ed, Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren addressed the waning window of opportunity to halt Iran s nuclear ambitions. The issue of a nuclear Iran is the stuff of nightmares. The president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has made his feelings about Israel very clear: He would like to destroy Israel. Iran is already fighting a proxy war with Israel utilizing Hamas and Hezbollah. Recently, I attended a program where Israel s Consul General to New England, Shai Bazak, said, For Jews this is the best of times and this is the worst of times. With the Muslim Brotherhood replacing a secular government in Egypt and with an ongoing civil war in Syria, it is a very scary time for Israel. At the same time, things are by and large comfortable for Jews in New Hampshire and throughout the United States. Jews can join country clubs, work where they choose, love and marry whom they want, and travel freely. The community as a whole is fairly prosperous, and doors are typically open to Jews. We have been hearing for some time that Israel will not accept a nuclear Iran. The United States has led an effort to find a diplomatic solution, while Iran claims that its nuclear efforts are for peaceful purposes. As our own presidential election comes closer, many of us thought that the issue had been pushed up the road for a time. We hoped that Iran would forgo its nuclear ambitions and that Israel would not need to live under the unacceptable threat of nuclear annihilation. According to the Times of Israel (Aug. 13), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak have almost finally decided on an Israeli strike at Iran s nuclear facilities this fall, and Israel s main TV news broadcast reported on Friday evening that a final decision will be taken soon. It is written that the window for Israel to seriously degrade Iran s progress toward a nuclear weapon is rapidly closing. We also hear the U.S. government expressing hope for a diplomatic solution. It is surprising to me how much Israel appears to be an important issue for the U.S. election. But the prospect of an attack by Israel is very scary. The form of an expected reprisal from Iran remains unclear. The lesson for me is that as comfortable as we may be as Jews in New Hampshire and elsewhere, we can never just forget the past and feel totally secure. History teaches us that. We are a community. This continues to fill our lives with meaning and comfort, as we will always be there for one another. L Shana Tova. T i k k u n O l a m Connect to Community Connect to Caring K lal Yisroel Connect to People Connect to Learning Connect to Israel and Worldwide Jewry Caring & Inclusiveness T z e d a k a h JFNH Strategic Plan: Connect to people: Provide programming and infomation to bring Jews throughout New Hampshire together in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Connect to community: Serve as a central voice for the New Hampshire Jewish community, combating anti-semitism and advocating for Jewish causes. Connect to caring: Provide a safety net and referrals to ensure that basic needs are met for all Jews in our community Connect to learning: Support Jewish learning opportunities, particularly for youth. Connect to Israel and worldwide JewRY: Create and strengthen meaningful connections between Jews in New Hampshire and those in Israel and around the world. Connecting the Pieces Connect to PEOPLE New Rabbis 1 Connect to COMMUNITY Community: Campaign for Jewish Needs 10 Connect to CARING Write a Letter 9 Connect to LEARNING Rabbi Millgram 13 Connect to ISRAEL & WORLDWIDE JEWRY Presidential Forum 5 Building a Jewish Future for New Hampshire Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 3

4 Saturday, September 1 High Holiday Discussion Part 1 2:30 PM, Temple Israel, Dover A joint program by Temple Israel and UNH Hillel in Durham. All are welcome to share in a pre-high Holy Day discussion on the meaning of some of the special prayers in the Rosh Hashanah liturgy. No charge. Contact the Temple office at templeoffice@dovertemple.org for more information and/or to register for this three-week series. Tuesday, September 4 Tai Chi for Seniors 10 AM, Jewish Federation of NH, Manchester Thursday, September 6 Installation of Rabbi Eric Cohen 6 PM, Temple Israel, 66 Salmon St., Manchester Join us for the installation of Rabbi Eric Cohen as the spiritual leader of our congregation and the installation of our Officers and Board of Directors. Dessert to follow. RSVP requested to Religious School Open House 4 PM, Temple Israel Dover All Seacoast area families are invited to meet Rabbi Sam, the religious school faculty, and other families. Friday, September 7 Early Shabbat Services and Dinner Temple Israel, Dover 6 PM Tot Shabbat Program, 6:20 PM pot-luck dinner, 7 PM service The dinner and service are open to all members and nonmembers at no charge. The dinner is followed by our monthly early service (7 PM) designed for those with earlier bed times and a shorter attention span. This service is an interactive experience of Shabbat evening prayers, songs, and learning. For more information: or Saturday, September 8 High Holy Day Discussion Part 2 2:30 PM, Temple Israel Dover A joint program by Temple Israel and UNH Hillel in Durham. All are welcome to share in a pre-high Holy Day discussion on the meaning of some of the special prayers in the Rosh Hashanah liturgy. No charge. Contact the Temple office templeoffice@dovertemple.org for more information and/or to register for this three-week series. Attendance at the previous session is not required. Selichot Joint Study and Service 7 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester Many temples will come together to participate in this special service. For more information: , templeadathy@comcast.net, or Klezmer with Sruli and Lisa from NYC 7:30 PM, Havdalah, 8 PM Klezmer Concert, Roth Center/Upper Valley Jewish Community For all ages! Please call for additional information. Sunday, September 9 Klezmer Concert for Kids Featuring the famous Sruli & Lisa 11 AM, Roth Center, Upper Valley Jewish Community, Hanover Cost: $10 per family for nonmembers. Please call for additional information. Tuesday, September 11 Tai Chi for Seniors 10 AM, Jewish Federation of NH, Manchester. Wednesday, September 12 Shalom Ice Cream Social 7 PM, Jewish Federation of NH, Manchester Join us as we offer a warm welcome to our new Shlicha! Please RSVP to or info@jewishnh.org. Thursday, September 13 Hadassah Meeting 1 PM, Jewish Federation of NH, Manchester For more information, contact Michele Bank at MKBRN916@aol.com or Sunday, September 16 Erev Rosh Hashanah (see listings for NH synagogues, page tk) Monday, September 17 First Day Rosh Hashanah (see listings for NH synagogues, page tk) Tuesday, September 18 Second Day Rosh Hashanah (see listings for NH synagogues, page tk) Wednesday, September 19 Jewish Professional Network Special speaker: Former NH Congressman Paul Hodes. For more information, contact Jewish Federation of NH, or info@jewishnh.org. Thursday, September 20 Tai Chi for Seniors 10 AM, Jewish Federation of NH, Manchester. Cultural Series at the Colonial Theatre 7:30 PM, Colonial Theatre, Bethlehem Showing of the film Footnote. Series is cosponsored by Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation and The Colonial. Films are open to the public. Season pass for four films is $20. Contact Eileen Regen, , or esregen@hotmail.com. Friday, September 21 Board Installation Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester For more information: , templeadathy@comcast.net, or High Holiday Services, Temple Israel, Dover 3 PM Shabbat Shuvah Service program at Langdon Place 7:30 PM Shabbat Shuva Evening Service For more information: (603) or Saturday, September 22 Shabbat Shuvah Morning Study Program 10:30 AM, Temple Israel, Dover For more information: or High Holy Day Discussion Part 3 2:30 PM, Temple Israel, Dover A joint program by Temple Israel and UNH Hillel in Durham. All are welcome to share in a High Holy Day discussion on the meaning of some of the special prayers in the Yom Kippur liturgy. No charge. Contact the Temple office templeoffice@dovertemple.org for more information and/or to register for this threeweek series. Attendance at the previous sessions is not required. Speaker Rabbi Hillel I. Millgram 6 PM, Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, Bethlehem Rabbi Millgram will talk about his new book, The Joseph Paradox: A Radical Reading of Genesis Admission is free. More information: Musical Entertainment Featuring Cantor Daniel Moreno 7:30 PM, Temple Israel, Manchester Immediately following Havdalah services, enjoy an evening of musical entertainment. Cantor Moreno is renowned for his musical performances of both secular and Jewish favorites. He has performed throughout Israel as well as in Europe and in the USA. He was a huge hit last year at Temple Israel, and this year we are delighted to invite everyone in the Jewish community to join us for this evening of entertainment. The Temple is providing a wonderful nosh. You must RSVP by Friday, Sept. 14 by calling Sunday, September 23 Annual Cemetery Visit 1 PM, Temple Israel Cemetery, Banfield Rd., Portsmouth Presidential Forum on the Middle East 7 PM, Jewish Federation of NH, Manchester Representatives of the Obama and Romney campaigns will discuss their candidates views regarding the Middle East and take questions from the audience. Sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council. For more information: jcrc@jewishnh.org. Historic Architecture of Manchester Tour 12-5 PM, Manchester Historic Association Tour of the Currier Museum and its neighbors includes JFNH and Temple Adath Yeshurun. $20 in advance, $25 same day. More info: or history@manchesterhistoric.org. Tuesday, September 25 Yom Kippur Eve and Kol Nidre (see listings for NH synagogues, page tk) Wednesday, September 26 Yom Kippur (see listings for NH synagogues, page tk) Thursday, September 27 Tai Chi for Seniors 10 AM, Jewish Federation of NH, Manchester. Saturday, September 29 Keter Shem Tov Award at services Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua. More information: or office@tbanashua.org. Sukkot Discussion 2:30 PM, Temple Israel, Dover A joint program by Temple Israel and UNH Hillel in Durham. All are welcome to share in a pre- Sukkot discussion on the meaning of some of the Sukkot rituals and unique Sukkot objects. No charge. Contact the Temple office templeoffice@dovertemple.org for more information and/or to register for this program. Sunday, September 30 Sukkot Events Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester 4 PM Decorate the Sukkah, 5 PM Pizza in the Hut, 6 PM Sukkot Family Service, For more information: or templeadathy@ comcast.net Monday, October 1 Morning Sukkot Services 9:30 AM, Temple Israel, Manchester For more information: or office@templeisraelmht.org. Thursday, October 4 Tai Chi for Seniors 10 AM, Jewish Federation of NH, Manchester. Hadassah Meeting and Program 1 PM, Jewish Federation of NH, Manchester For more information, contact Michele Bank at MKBRN916@aol.com or Cultural Series at the Colonial Theatre 7:30 PM, Colonial Theatre, Bethlehem Showing of the film My So-Called Enemy. Series is cosponsored by Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation and The Colonial. Films are open to the public. Season pass for four films is $20. Contact Eileen Regen, or esregen@hotmail.com. Wednesday, October 10 JFNH Campaign for Jewish Needs Main Event 7 PM, LaBelle Winery, Bedford Featuring mega-mentalist Sidney Friedman. More information: info@jewishnh.org or Submit Your Special Event! events@jewishnh.org IMPORTANT: Deadline is the 10th of the month prior to publication, Jan/Feb and July/Aug are combined issues, events scheduled before the 10th of any month may also be listed in the previous issue. Events ed after the deadline will not be listed in the Reporter. For more info go to our website, Planning a party or event? Rent the JFNH gym Call for more information. PAGE 4 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012

5 JCRC Sponsors Presidential Forum on the Middle East Because it is important for the New Hampshire Jewish Community to understand the positions and plans of the next president of the United States with regard to the Middle East, the Jewish Community Relations Council of NH together with the Jewish Federation of NH is organizing a Presidential Forum on the Middle East. Representatives from President Obama and Mitt Romney s campaigns will be on hand to talk about their positions on the Middle East and to take questions. The Forum will take place at 7 PM at the Jewish Federation building in Manchester on September 23. For those who can t attend the event, it will be streamed live to certain synagogues throughout the state. Please save the date and stay tuned as more details emerge. For Americans and Jews, the handling of the Middle East over the next few years is critical. Though the number one issue for American s in the upcoming election is the United States economy and not foreign policy, how events transpire in the Middle East will profoundly impact economies worldwide. More importantly it will affect the security of the United States and to a greater degree the security of Israel. The people of Egypt, the world s most populous Arab country, just voted in the Muslim Brotherhood to lead the government. Hamas, the terrorist group that rules Gaza and is a wing of the Muslim Brotherhood, is anticipating far more support from Egypt than it did under Mubarak s tenure. The Palestinian Authority plans on making another bid for statehood at the United Nations next month while the peace process is in a coma. Syrian dictator Bashar Al Assad s brutal reign over Syria is in a battle for its life. If the regime falls, it is unclear who will fill the void. What is clear is that Syria possesses one of the world s largest stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons, that extremist Muslim fundamentalist groups are helping fight Assad s army, and that Iran is determined to keep its influence over Syria. Lebanon has two de facto armies; one is commanded by the terrorist organization Hezbollah, which has 50,000 missiles pointed at Israel. They get their orders and weapons from Iran using Syria as a transport conduit. Iran, despite sanctions imposed on it, continues to be defiant and move forward with its nuclear enrichment program. Earlier this month, President Ahmadinejad gave arguably his most anti-israel and anti-semitic speech to date. In his speech he claimed it is the Zionists that control the world s main media and financial centers, that it is a Zionist current that has been managing the world affairs for the past 400 years, and that anyone who loves freedom and justice must strive for the annihilation of the Zionist regime. Israel s Social Protests Focus on Army Service Secular Israelis say the burden of army and reserve service should be borne by all Linda Gradstein / The Media Line Reprinted with permission of The Media Line It s summer, and that means it s protest season in Israel. Last year, the focus was on economic inequality, and how middle class Israelis can t make ends meet. This year, the demonstrations, which have been gaining steam every week with more than 20,000 protestors this past weekend, are about army service for the ultra-orthodox (Haredi) and Arab citizens of Israel. The focus on expanding army service has given the protests that began last summer new energy and a new focus. The issue of conscription is a lifeline for the protest, Gidi Grinstein, the director of the Reut Institute told The Media Line. The protests lost energy and steam. They also lost the credibility with the middle class because some August 1 was a seminal date for many Massachusetts and New Hampshire organizations that support the Jewish State of Israel. The First Annual Networking for Israel Event was held at Saint Anselm College, located in Goffstown (near the Bedford and Manchester borders). This event brought together 60 leaders from almost two dozen organizations in a nontraditional format. The event was organized and produced by NH4Israel, which has held over 50 lectures, rallies, workshops and presentations since its inception in NH4Israel is an active not-for-profit organization, educating New Hampshire communities on the vitality of Israel and its 3,000-year history. Represented at the August 1 event were officials of Networking for Israel Event continued on page 18 of its key leaders became aspiring politicians and began to engage with political parties. They had no real agenda and some more radical and aggressive factions took over the protests. Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu flip-flopped yet again over the recommendations of the Plesner Committee. The committee s goal was to formulate a replacement for the Tal law, a bill which allowed the ultra-orthodox to delay army service virtually indefinitely. At the same time, the bill did not permit Haredim to work until they completed army service. The Israeli Supreme Court ruled the Tal law unconstitutional and ordered it replaced by August 1. Netanyahu disbanded the Plesner committee, Israel s Social Protests Focus on Army Service continued on page 18 Networking for Israel Event Connects 20+ Groups Israel Bonan spoke about Forgotten Refugees at the First Annual Networking for Israel Event August 1 NH s Shlichah Explains Basic IDF Values Ore Ayah Dagan explained the philosophy behind IDF actions at a June meeting of NH4Israel. On Wednesday, June 20, Ore Ayah Dayan, NH s beloved Shlichah, gave her final presentation to the New Hampshire community. The event was co-sponsored by the Federation and NH4Israel and held at Temple Israel in Manchester. Two dozen individuals participated in a discussion, facilitated by Ore, concerning the spirit and values of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Ore explained the high human values mandated by the IDF (which have great similarities to the US armed forces). The three basic values are Defense of the State, Love of the Homeland, and Human Dignity. The spirit of the IDF draws on four sources: the military heritage, the democratic principles, the Jewish tradition, and moral values. The majority of Jewish Israeli citizens are mandated to serve in the IDF for a minimum of two years for females and three years for males. Most citizens serve longer. These soldiers then serve in the reserve army for the following decades. The discussion included the topic of the IDF battling on its own homeland while the conflicts in which US forces serve are not on our own land. This leads to wounded enemies of the IDF being brought into Israeli hospitals for recovery. NH4Israel will continue to educate the New Hampshire community on topics relating to the Jewish State of Israel after the summer and plans to include our new shlichah as a presenter. Please sign up for weekly s at Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 5

6 Temple Beth Abraham, 4 Raymond St., Nashua, NH Gan Katan Introducing Young Children to Jewish Culture and Learning Parents and Students Participate Together Connect to New Families and Friends A Fun and Engaging Cooperative Jewish Education Program For Parents and Preschoolers (ages 3 & 4 years old) Classes Meet Two Times a Month from 10:00 11:30 a.m. Curriculum Includes Music, Jewish Values, Holidays, Crafts, Games, Symbols Parent Education with Heidi Lovitz, Director of Education and Programming Join us for an introductory Open House on September 9, 2012 Please RSVP to address below Tuition: $150 (first child) $100 (each additional child) For more information and Registration Form please contact Heidi Lovitz at (603) or director@tbanashua.org Photo courtesy of Dachowski Photography Manchester Country Club is building a new Ballroom and Conference Center Opening May 2013 (603) South River Road Bedford, New Hampshire Visit our website for a preview of what s to come. Renovations begin January PAGE 6 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012

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9 NH Teen Serves in the IDF Hello, my name is Mattathias Grossman, and I came to Israel in October, After some bureaucracy and paperwork, I quickly enlisted in the IDF in December and went to an army Ulpan course. In March I went to a com- bat unit called Kfir in Shimshon (Samson) battalion. I ve finished basic training and am currently in advanced training. So far I ve had an excellent experience and I am enjoying every day. My biggest problem has been my Hebrew, and that has been steadily improving. Hopefully one day it will be up to my standards. On weekends and free time I mostly go to Kibbutz Tirat Tzvi, where I have an apartment and a host family. Other times I visit and hang out with friends on free time. Matt, the son of Richard David Grossman and Marlene Grossman, is from Portsmouth, NH, where he was an active member of Temple Israel. The place that inspires a love for Judaism and Learning. Twenty-three years of Educating Children in Manchester Matt Grossman received a backpack donated to IDF soldiers from Hof Hacarmel by JFNH as part of the Sister City program. Preschool Kindergarten NOW ENROLLING A major focus of the Jewish Federation Preschool is the development of the child socially, emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. We maintain a very low student to staff ratio, thus guaranteeing that every child receives consistent individual attention. We recognize the uniqueness of each child, the importance of responsibility and commitment for each child, the need to develop creative and inquiring minds, and the importance of a warm, loving positive and accepting classroom. Developmentally appropriate classes for ages 2 years to Pre-K and Kindergarten Early morning drop off and extended day available All Lead teachers ECE certified All staff CPR and First Aid Certified preschool@jewishnh.org NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY: The JFNH Preschool admits students of any race, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. On May 7, Hof Hacarmel held an event to honor the young recruits leaving for their IDF service. Make a Personal Connection: Write a Letter By Brenda Johnston, Hof Hacarmel Sister City Committee A huge group of our Sister City teenagers from Hof Hacarmel headed off to the IDF last spring, just after finishing high school (see the photo on this page). The men will give 3 years of their young lives, 2 years for women, to defend our beloved land and people of Israel. Would you please write a letter to one of these brave young people, letting them know you appreciate and care about them? You can say who you are, where you are from, who is in your family, if you have been to Israel or plan to go. You can thank them for their service, and you can say we Lowell Street, Manchester, NH would be happy to welcome them to New Hampshire if they ever travel to the United States. You can address your letter to Chayal, or Dear Soldier. Your letters can be sent to the JFNH, 698 Beech St., Manchester, NH 03104, or you can bring them on September 12, when we greet our new Shlichah. I am returning to Hof Hacarmel in late October, and will be very happy to deliver our letters to Osnat Eitan, our coordinator at the Community Center, who will distribute them to the soldiers, who we know from the past really appreciate them. Thank you! private function Room & Catering available Open 7 days a week Lunch M-F...11:30 am 2:30 pm Dinner M-Th...5 pm 9 pm Dinner Friday & Saturday...5 pm 10 pm Brunch Sunday am 2 pm Dinner Sunday....4 pm 8 pm $ 25 Off $ 50 or more with this coupon Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 9

10 To enhance Jewish Federations branding, The Jewish Federations of North America has introduced a new tagline: The Strength of a People. The Power of Community. JFNH has endorsed, adopted and begun implementing this new tagline for our 2013 Campaign for Jewish Needs. This compelling tagline will be incorporated into all our future marketing and online materials, website, and communications, remarks Linda Gerson, Vice President of Marketing. The new tagline clearly communicates who the Jewish Federations are, speaks to our beliefs and values, and helps to better articulate what differentiates Jewish Federations. The tagline emphasizes the power of the collective and reinforces community as the driving force behind federated action. The tagline also provides an emotional element to Jewish Federations and offers a succinct expression Did You Know? 2013 Campaign for Jewish Needs The Strength of a People. The Power of Community. Our new shlichah, Inbar Keren, is available to speak about Israel at temples, schools, and community organizations. Funds from the Campaign for Jewish Needs support organizations such as New Horizons, Taglit Birthright, and ADL. Mini grants from JFNH support programming at temples throughout the state. of the collective brand. The introduction of a tagline builds upon the visual consistency across Jewish Federations, already established through the common name and logo. More than 100 Jewish Federations, including JFNH, have adopted JFNA s common branded logo in the two and a half years since its launch, and more than 94% of Federations now follow consistent naming architecture. JFNA s Marketing Committee led the disciplined tagline-development process, which included creative development and extensive market research. The Marketing Committee established clear criteria for evaluating possible taglines, leveraging prior branding and brand-meaning research. The committee engaged Interbrand, one of the world s premier branding agencies, to help with creative development and evaluation. During a thorough six-month process, Interbrand explored more than 1,400 tagline concepts, subjecting potential candidates to legal and linguistic screenings, among others. The JFNA Marketing Committee reviewed 35 potential taglines and chose eight for extensive market testing in the Jewish community, with representative samples of all age groups, genders, regions, and affiliations. The new tagline was ultimately selected and unanimously approved, based on its appeal, distinctiveness, memorability, and fit to the Jewish Federations brand. Market research indicates that the new tagline accomplishes the goals JFNA set out to achieve by effectively communicating the following attributes: Communicates collective responsibility in an accessible way Provides a powerful summation of Jewish Federations ethos Establishes a connection to the Jewish community Instills a sense of reliability, determination, and leadership Inspires Jewish pride Is inviting, yet powerful. JFNH is pleased to be one of many U.S. Federations going forward with this important marketing initiative from Jewish Federations of North America. The new tagline speaks to our stated mission to build a strong and connected statewide Jewish community in New Hampshire, says Linda Gerson. Dan Cohen, Chair of the 2013 Campaign for Jewish Needs, adds, I am pleased JFNH is implementing this defining tagline so carefully created and developed on the national level. It communicates a prideful sense of community as we continue to work together to build an even stronger and more connected Jewish New Hampshire. Your support of the JFNH Campaign for Jewish Needs makes all that we do possible. Looking for a Jewish Connection? To find out more, send an request to office@jewishnh.org Make your connection at the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire Social Service Program Free and confidential Emergency financial assistance Aging and eldercare issues Lifeline devices Linkage and Referral PAGE 10 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012

11 Get the Scoop! Please join us as we welcome our new Shlichah at an Ice Cream Social Wednesday, September 12 at 7:00 PM at the Federation building 698 Beech Street, Manchester Please RSVP at or Shop, Save, Donate at jewishnh.org/save JFNH Welcomes a New Shlichah By Ellyn Bressinger and JoAnn Meyers The New Hampshire Jewish community warmly welcomes our new shlichah (Israeli Emissary), Inbar Keren, to the region in the next few weeks. Inbar is 23 years old and joins us from Giv at Ela, in northern Israel. She spent a year doing civil service at Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (Jewish National Fund), where she gave tour guidance to families on the subject of Zionism, ecology, and the Land of Israel. She also assisted in an afterschool daycare at Nofim School in South Tel Aviv. Inbar spent 3 years as a combat soldier in the I.D.F. (Israel Defense Forces), Naval division. She graduated with honors from Small Security Ships (Tzir a) commanders course and was appointed as a commander of Tzir a at Snapir. She also filled in as Interim lieutenant commander of Snapir. At discharge from the I.D.F., Inbar held the rank of First Sargent. What drew the search committee to Inbar is her passion for Israel and her desire to connect others to her country. Inbar spent 10 days as a Birthright (Taglit) soldier, happily responding to questions from young people on Birthright trips to Israel. It was during this 10 days that Inbar realized that the connection between Jewish communities in the diaspora and Judaism and Israel is not obvious and that she wanted to be a part of creating the connection. Inbar speaks English quite well, and her hobbies are classical singing, flute, theater, and basketball. All are invited to meet Inbar to welcome her at an Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, September 12, at 7 PM at the Jewish Federation of NH. Meet Inbar, NH s New Shlichah Hello! My name is Inbar Keren. I m very excited to be a part of the amazing Jewish community of New Hampshire. I was born on June 8, 1989, in Kibbutz Gesher (near the Sea of Galilee). When I was eight years old my family and I moved to Givat Ela, a small village in the Izrael Valley, near Haifa. I studied at Nahalal high school, and majored in theatre and graphic design. After school I sang in a choir called Rakefet (cyclamen), played the flute, and played basketball in the Izrael Valley girls team. Before my army service I volunteered a year in the Israeli JNF (Jewish National Fund) KKL. During this year I guided trips for a variety of populations and worked in the forests and sites of the JNF across Israel. During my army service, I was a combat soldier in the Snapir unit, the port security unit of the Navy. I was a commander of a security ship called Tzira (known in the US as a defender class). Snapir unit is in charge of the port protection above and below the water, above the water with the Tzira (our ship), and scuba diving under the ships. A little bit about my family: My father is a manager of global space and infrastructure in a high tech company called Mellanox. My mother is a musician, spe- Shlichah Inbar Keren Meet Inbar continued on page 27 Shop for your favorite products and brands, at your favorite stores, or find competitive products from other retailers and manufacturers. Save money, using comparative shopping, hot deals and more. And generate funds for the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire. Campaign s Main Event continued from page 1 Friedman is also the author of the national best-selling book, Your Mind Knows More Than You Do, which reached #8 on Amazon. His corporate clients include Dean Witter, John Hancock, Campbell s Soup, McDonald s, Quaker Oats, Harris Bank, Navteq, Motorola, Nortel, Abbott, Merck and hundreds more. Plus, in the last four years Sidney has performed at nearly 100 shows for Jewish Federations, Chabad, Hadassah, Israel Bonds, and other Jewish charities across North America. The program will take place at 7 PM, with a shuttle transporting guests from the Federation Building to the venue. Tickets are available at $25 per person. Space is limited. Reserve your seats at or call Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 11

12 On Rosh Hashanah, Is It Written? On Rosh Hashanah it is written, and on Yom Kippur it is sealed: Who shall live and who shall die... For many people, this prayer is one of the most powerful childhood memories of the services of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The words describe God, seated on a throne, surrounded by angels, looking at a Book of Remembrances. In it is a record of each of our lives in the past year, written in our own handwriting. As children, many of us heard this and wondered: Am I going to live or die in the next year? Are my grandparents going to live? Or, more heartbreaking: Is God the reason my grandma died last year? I don t mean to say that these are childish questions. I ve lost count of the number of people who ask me, Rabbi, is this how God operates? Is this what happens -- God decides during one week who will live and die, and then that s what plays out in the coming year? Do we believe that s the explanation for the tragedies of the world, all the murder and terror and war? The first part of my answer is: No. I don t believe that God is the one who pulls every string, who determines which of us will live another moment or another year. But my response goes on. For me, prayer is sometimes like art. Art is a way of highlighting or spotlighting something about our lives. Art magnifies and intensifies -- and sometimes art exaggerates and experiments. Art does these things with our beliefs and our perceptions and our worries. Art evokes in our minds and emotions a world of whatif. What if the world were really like this? How would that affect me and change me? Piyyut -- poetic prayer -- is just like that. The prayer of God on a throne of judgment begins, Unetaneh Tokef Kedushat Hayom. It means something like, We acknowledge the power of the holiness of this day. Power! The words of the prayer work on us with emotional power. But the prayer asks us: What if we treated this day as having actual power? Rabbi in the House Rabbi Jonathan Spira-Savett Temple Beth Abraham Unetaneh Tokef puts us, uncomfortably, face to face with mortality. The last year may have been a year when someone close to you died, or a year of pain for you or your family. But even if not, we all know that life is uncertain. No one can know who will live and who will die, who will have health and who will suffer. The prayer asks us: What if your life really depended on your actions and your decisions? What if everything is being weighed, and the decision is being made today? What would you have to do? The prayer itself answers: Right the wrongs we have done. Center ourselves on God s truths and teachings. Give and do justice. U teshuvah u tefillah u tzedakah. These things change our lives and our destinies, even if we don t have many days remaining to live. The Unetaneh Tokef prayer could bring us to feel that these days have true power. It s not just a service to dress up for and sit through for great lengths of time. Surrounded by so many people, taking time from work and school, we can face together the questions of life and death that we would rather turn away from. The prayer beckons us to wake up, and to tremble. We rarely do that until life forces us to. But the prayer also invites us to imagine ourselves in a reality where our decisions and our directions affect life and death, happiness and suffering, for ourselves and for others. In that reality, power is truly in our hands. This is the intensity and the exaggeration that Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur offer us. While the reality of the Unetaneh Tokef may not describe the world, the prayer helps us view our own lives as we ourselves have written them. It acknowledges our fears and our hopes, and it challenges us: What next? May our whole community have a Shana Tova Umetukah, a good and sweet New Year. Rabbi Amy Loewenthal continued from page 1 and community leadership including ing her new congregation, Rabbi service as a Cantorial Associate, Religious School Principal, Service Leadal presence in the greater Keene and Loewenthal will also be an educationer, Clinical Pastoral Chaplaincy, and Monadnock area, teaching classes at extensive adult educational offerings. Keene State College and participating I am excited to work closely with in the Keene Interfaith Clergy Association, just to name a few. Rabbi Amy and to learn from her vast experience, commented Synagogue For additional information or to President Paul Bieber. I look forward connect with Rabbi Amy Loewenthal to her leadership for our congregation personally, please contact synagogue and especially in helping to grow and President Paul Bieber at (603) strengthen our important religious or at paulbaseball@msn.com. school programs. In addition to serv- Temple Israel Cordially invites you To attend the installation of Rabbi Eric Cohen Spiritual leader of the congregation and The Officers and Board of Directors Rabbi Eric Cohen continued from page 1 synagogue in Brooklyn, NY. He received his rabbinic ordination from Hebrew College Rabbinical School in Boston. Rabbi Cohen taught ancient Egyptian history and literature at Fairleigh Dickinson University, and he has taught Jewish texts at Nehirim, Keshet, and Eshel, organizations dedicated to the full inclusion of LGBT Jews in Jewish life. When asked how he selected Temple Israel in Manchester; Rabbi Cohen commented: I chose Temple Israel for its haymish (homey) atmosphere, and because I was so impressed with the dedication of its members. The welcome I received after my first services here was warm and heartfelt. The growing vibrancy of its religious school is inspiring. Temple Israel is firmly established in the community, and is ready to contemplate its next steps. 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13 Rabbi Millgram at BHC for Fifth High Holy Day Season Rabbi Hillel Millgram will spend his fifth High Holy Day season at Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, Bethlehem, NH. In addition to conducting Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur services with Hazzan Marlena Fuerstman, he will bring his latest book with him this year and introduce it at an afternoon book talk at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, at the BHC Synagogue. The Shabbat Shuva afternoon event begins at 5 PM with Mincha and shaleshudes and will be followed by Havdalah. Millgram s latest book, The Joseph Paradox: a Radical Reading of Genesis, 37-50, is based on his study of Joseph. In the book s preface, Millgram writes: This book is an attempt to come to a new understanding of one of the most famous and well-loved tales in the annals of mankind, the Joseph Story. Nothing has been more common (and nothing, I would add, more misleading) than to see the Joseph Story as a simple rags-to-riches Horatio Alger tale; a stirring triumph of faith, cour- age, perseverance and yes, let us say it clean living. And nothing, we will contend, is further from the truth. Our re-evaluation will force upon us the need to closely reread this ancient text, paying careful attention to the vocabulary used to tell this tale, the implications of the structure and its emphases, both in terms of the narrative itself and in terms of the broader agendas of the Book of Genesis in which it is embedded. What will emerge, we will suggest, is a cautionary tale, darker by far than usually perceived. The astounding success story of Joseph s Egyptian career emerges as the precursor to the enslavement of his descendants; the hero himself is ultimately seen to be rejected by his family, by his people, and by Scripture. It becomes a startling example of how success can breed failure and how the struggle for a place in the sun can end in deep shadow. Millgram, now retired, was a superintendent of schools in Israel and held wide educational authority for 25 years. He co-authored A Short History of Jerusalem, and wrote The Invention of Monotheistic Ethics, focusing on a woman s view of power in the Biblical book of Samuel, and Four Biblical Heroines, exploring the theme of how Biblical women coped with crises in a world in which God seems to have vanished. His next book, a study of Elijah the prophet, is under way and promises to be very interesting. Millgram s book talk to introduce The Joseph Paradox on Sept. 14 is open to the public. Visitors are welcome to enjoy this session with an engaging speaker who is passionate about his work. Light refreshments will be served. Millgram was born in Philadelphia and raised in the Midwest, then attended Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, where he earned advanced degrees. He now lives in Jerusalem. His particular areas of study involved intellectual history (history of the development of ideas) and Jewish civilization, especially of the Biblical period. Following his ordination as a rabbi at the Jewish Theological Seminary, he continued to pursue these areas of interest with additional work in theology and education at Temple University and the University of Michigan. Tai Chi for Adults What We Do Classes are 1 hour per week. Class sizes vary between 8-15 people. Classes open with a Qigong warm-up and then the slow, graceful Tai Chi form which is sometimes called Moving Meditation. Classes are incremental and progressive but repetitive and paced appropriate for the group. Wellness at the Why do Tai Chi? It s fun and easy to learn! Chi is the life energy that circulates throughout the body, performing many functions to maintain good health. Practicing Tai Chi helps to strengthen your Chi, therefore improving your health. There are many references on the benefits of Tai Chi that include improvements in balance, reduction in falls, increased strength, flexibility and range of motion, lower blood pressure, stress reduction, better sleep, etc. About the Instructors High quality classes are taught by experienced instructors from the Oriental Healing Arts Association (OHAA). They have extensive Tai Chi training and certification which also includes First Aid and CPR. Cost $60 for 8 weeks payable to OHAA by check or cash at class. You can start at any time in a session. Tuesdays from 10 am - 11 am August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 20, 27, October 4, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6 To Sign Up or Questions Contact: OHAA - Jim Winner or jwinner1@comcast.net TYKE Itsy Bitsy Yoga Class times: Friday mornings, 9:00-9:45 AM TYKES tyke itsy Bitsy Yoga Class Almost two but less than 4.5 ~ combines unique toddler-friendly yoga poses with songs, stories, and games to create an enriching parent/child activity. Help your tyke build the foundation for a healthy and fit lifestyle while having fun! tuition: $90 for 6 weeks, Plus a materials fee of $15 (covers the cost of instructional book) RegisteR: Call JFNH at , M-F, 9-5. about the instructor: Arielle Eckhaus Welch, RYT is a Baby, Tot & Tyke Certified Itsy Bitsy Yoga Facilitator and has been teaching adult yoga since Known as Miss Arielle, she teaches the 2 year olds in the JFNH Preschool and does yoga with them every week during the school year. 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15 Eastern European Jews Face High Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk As National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) Week and National Previvor Day approach, there is a serious health issue affecting the Jewish community. While BRCA mutations have been found in women and men of all ethnicities, people of Eastern European Jewish descent have the highest known incidence of BRCA Preschool Teachers Ready for New Year By Alane Sabel How fortunate we in the Preschool were to be able to attend a wonderful conference held right here in our own backyard this summer. Dr. Jean s Learn, Laugh and Teach brought us back to the basics of Early Childhood Education and reminded us of why we teach this age group. My staff and I have come back with so many new ideas and are so recharged we can t wait for school to start. We hope everyone has had a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing all our old and new friends and their families very soon. mutations and hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Startlingly, 1 in 40 will have the BRCA mutation, with the majority not even knowing they are at risk and that there is a history of cancer in their family. However, this doesn t have to be the case if people are more proactive in finding out their risks. Genetic counseling and the advancements in HBOC have come a long way in the last 13 years, and gaining awareness of family history could be the key to saving lives. Since 2010, the last week of September has been celebrated as National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week since being declared by Congress, with National Previvor Day taking place in Conference attendees (L to R) Lorie Wilson, Liz Tack, Dr. Jean Feldman, Ellen Covici, Wendy Green, and Alane Sabel the middle of the week. The goal of National HBOC Week and Previvor Day is to raise awareness about hereditary cancer. This week marks the transition between National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and recognizes anyone affected by hereditary breast or ovarian cancer, including women and men with BRCA mutations, people with a family history of cancer, breast and ovarian cancer survivors, and previvors, individuals who carry a strong predisposition to cancer but have not developed the disease. For 13 years, FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered has been the voice of experience and empowered cancer survivors and those at high risk for HBOC by providing support, education, and awareness to help patients, those at risk, and their families know their health care options and make informed decisions. For more information, visit a gift from the Jewish federation of new hampshire Jewish Bedtime stories & songs for families Help your child s sense of Jewish identity grow strong during their first 7 years. Sign up for The PJ Library and you ll receive a free, high quality children s book or CD each month that will enrich your Jewish family relationships. The PJ Library is free for the first year, with a minimal donation required each year thereafter. Funded by the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, it s a gift that will nourish a Jewish life from the start. Visit us today Sign up today at The PJ Library c/o Jewish Federation of New Hamsphire 698 Beech Street Manchester, NH Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 15

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17 By Darren Garnick Competing only with Rocky Balboa s sprint up the Philadelphia Art Museum steps, Chariots of Fire is one of the most iconic running tributes in cinematic history. The famous beach scene of British athletes jogging in slow motion was just parodied by comedian Rowan Atkinson (a.k.a. Mr. Bean ) in the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics. Chariots, which earned four Academy Awards, including Best Picture in 1981, is mostly remembered for its cinematography and beautiful soundtrack by Vangelis. But aside from its portrayal of the dramatic events of the 1924 Paris Olympics, the movie is also a poignant snapshot of Jewish-Christian relations and an exploration of religious identity. The film recounts the friendly rivalry between British Olympians Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell, who begin as teammates at the elite Cambridge University. Abrahams, whose name alone is a magnet for anti-semitism, shocks his classmates by becoming the first person to successfully finish the Trinity Great Court Run, a sprint around the college courtyard before the clock strikes 12 bells at noon. One of the school elders begrudgingly compliments the achievement: Maybe they are God s Chosen People, after all, he huffs. I doubt there is a swifter man in the kingdom. The movie focuses on the differing motivations of Abrahams and Liddell to win gold medals. After having so many doors slammed in his face, Abrahams is obsessed with proving to the world that Jews are not a bunch of nebbishy scholars and bankers. I m going By Michele Bank Flashback: Chariots of Fire a Breathless Look at Jewish Identity The Manchester Chapter of Hadassah had a Strawberry Festival and Art Display on Thursday, June 21, at the home of Rhoda Rudnick, a local artist. Many interesting pieces of her artwork were on display, and Rhoda discussed some of them and to take them on, all of them, he says of his prejudiced naysayers. One by one, I will run them off their feet. By contrast, Liddell, who plans to be a missionary in China like his father, has no chip on his shoulder. Experiencing no discrimination, there is no anger or resentment in his demeanor. Winning races is his way Hadassah Chapter Active Over the Summer also spoke about the process of creating her art. The group spent an enjoyable afternoon and had a variety of tasty desserts. On Thursday, August 16, the Hadassah Book Club discussed The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman. The next book up for discussion has not been chosen yet. of honoring God. The idealistic Liddell feels the heat from the British government, however, when he refuses to compete in his Olympic event on a Sunday, the Christian Sabbath. Getting the same kind of pressure that baseball stars Hank Greenberg and Sandy Koufax received when they refused to play on Yom Kippur, Liddell holds his ground and becomes a celebrity to churchgoers everywhere. A last-minute switch with another teammate resolves the standoff. In one of the movie s most tense moments, Cambridge University officials accuse Abrahams of being selfish and motivated by personal glory over the success of the team. Astoundingly, he is criticized for working with a personal trainer outside of his regular team workouts. Abrahams defends his honor, saying he runs for his family, his country, and his college. Pointedly, none of the non-jewish athletes are called selfish for wanting to win. The exchange is a reminder of how people often are tempted to project their own political or religious context onto a sporting event. Most athletes want to win simply because that s what they have trained so long to do. Although they began as rivals, Abrahams and Liddell didn t face off in the 1924 Olympics. They cheered each other in their respective events as they each won gold medals as teammates, not as the Jewish guy and the Christian guy. Sometimes sports is just about sports. Darren Garnick is an independent fi lmmaker from Amherst. Hadassah s meetings are open to all. The next meetings will be on September 13 and October 4, both at 1 PM in the Federation s library on the first floor. For more information about Hadassah, please call Michele Bank, chapter president, at For this year only, Lifetime or Associate Membership is only $212. As acknowledgement of your support to Hadassah, each new member will receive a Sterling Silver Lock Pendant and Chain. This gift may be given for a special birthday or purchased as an early Chanukah gift. Hadassah s Strawberry Festival included (L to R) Carol Sternberg, Mildred Eisman, Rene Brenner, Rhoda Rudnick, Linda Feinberg, Lea Levy, Roberta Silberberg, Marsha White, and Frankie Shapiro. Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 17

18 Wishes for a happy and healthy New Year Roz and Gerry Angoff L Shan a tova u' metuka! Wishing a sweet New Year to the New Hampshire community Fran Berman May your homes be blessed with love and joy throughout a very happy and healthy New Year Rikki and Michael Bornstein We wish you all a very fulfilling New Year Chip, Muriel, and Ed Broad L Shanah Tova The Carrus Family Happy New Year from the Cheifetz Family Andrew, Jenny, Cooper, and Layla We wish everyone a happy and healthy year The Cohen Family: Tiffany, Daniel, Skylar, Flynn, and William L Shanah Tovah - The Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies A happy and healthy New Year to all Rabbi Beth Davidson May the New Year bring all the blessings of peace, health, and happiness to you and yours. L Shana Tova! Jeff Fladen and Alla Sverdlova A healthy year to our friends in New Hampshire Margy and Joel Friedman Best wishes for a year of peace, happiness and good health John and Liz Halper and family Best wishes for a happy, healthy and sweet New Year Carolyn and Philip Hollman L Shana Tova Tikateinu Robert and Judith Jolton Best wishes for a sweet New Hampshire High Holiday season from Sarasota Rabbi Richard and Ellen Klein May you and your loved ones be inscribed in the Book of Life Ruth and Burt Kleinfeld L Shanah Tovah Tikatevu. May you be inscribed for a good year. Carole Krassner, President of Temple Israel of Dover Wishing our family and friends, both new and old, a happy and healthy 5773 Darlene Gaynor-Krupnick and David Krupnick A happy and healthy New Year from Rabbi Amy Loewenthal and the membership of Congregation Ahavas Achim We wish you a safe and healthy year! The Kushner Family: Andy, Norm, Scott, Kenny, Lauren, Matthew Kushner and Jaime Palter Best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year Gary and Rochelle Lindner and family PAGE 18 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012

19 L Shan a tova u metuka! Thank you to the volunteers of NH4Israel for an amazing year that witnessed a historic Stand with Israel Rally and almost a dozen lecturers in our Speaker Series - Linda McGrath Shanah Tova Umetukah! Rabbi Robin Nafshi, Cantor Shira Nafshi, and the Temple Beth Jacob Community Wishing you a New Year blessed with peace and prosperity Chris Pappas and the entire Puritan Family Best wishes for a New Year of health, happiness and peace Linda and Sol Rockenmacher Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year to all JoAnn and Marc Rubenson Shana Tova! Elissa Barr and David Salzberg Wishing you all a New Year filled with love, laughter, and learning Beth Ann Salzman Support Israel in 5773 Rabbi Joshua Segal and Karen Satz Happy, healthy New Year to our wonderful Jewish community Karen and Mark Silverstein A healthy and sweet year for 5773 Temple Israel of Dover A year of peace, hope, love, success, and health Sasha, Ben, Heather, Westley, Matana, Barak, and Steve Soreff and Peggy Tucker L Shana Tova David G. Stahl and Family Shana Tova! Liliane Sznycer and Abner Taub L Shanah Tovah from Andru Volinsky and your friends at Bernstein Shur May you be inscribed for a year of the sweetness of good health, good fortune and happiness Dick and Fran Winneg L Shanah Tova! Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and sweet New Year. Stephanie Wolf- Rosenblum and Michael Rosenblum Our best wishes for a year of good health and peace. L Shana Tova Judy and Marty Wolff Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 19

20 Israel s Social Protests Focus on Army Service continued on page 5 headed by Kadima MK Yohanan Plesner. But then Netanyahu s Likud party unanimously approved the committee s recommendations, and a new committee headed by Netanyahu and Vice-Premier Shaul Mofaz, who heads the Kadima party, was to come up with a new bill by the next week. Everyone must carry the burden, Netanyahu told his Likud faction. We will provide positive incentives to those who serve and negative incentives to draft dodgers. Today, about 2,000 ultra-orthodox Israelis serve in army units, with about 1,600 performing technical jobs and another 400 in combat units. The army has established special units to accommodate these soldiers. They are allmale units and the food served adheres to the strictest standards of kashrut, Jewish dietary laws. The soldiers are given extra time to pray three times a day, and the army makes a special effort to preserve Sabbath observance. Yet, most Israeli analysts say that it is not likely that large numbers of ultra-orthodox will join the army. Currently, some 62,000 students, age 18 23, receive army deferments. By age 23, most ultra-orthodox men are married and are no longer candidates to serve. The ultra-orthodox are very nervous, they understand that what has been in the past simply won t be any more, Yair Sheleg, an expert on the ultra-orthodox at the Israel Democracy Institute told The Media Line. But they still don t know how big the change will be. The ultra-orthodox are being offered an alternative to army service: national service in schools, hospitals, etc. An increasing number are choosing this option, which may be more compatible with an ultra-orthodox lifestyle. Other analysts say that like every- thing else in Israel, the demands to draft Haredim are all about politics. The driving force of Israeli politics is the demographic rise of ultra-orthodox and the Arabs who don t belong to the secular majority, Aluf Benn, the editor-in-chief of the Ha aretz newspaper told The Media Line. For the past three years the entire political debate is about the shrinking mainstream trying to reassert itself. Today, the ultra-orthodox are about 15% of Israel s population and Arab citizens of Israel are about 20%. But about half of all elementary students are either Arab or ultra-orthodox, meaning that in ten years, they will make up 50% of the population. The Plesner committee dodged the issue of Arab citizens serving in the army and agreed to investigate the issue further. It seems highly unlikely that large numbers of Arab citizens will join the army, although they are already doing more national service. What everyone agrees on is the need for more ultra-orthodox men to work instead of studying full-time. Women do work, but usually in relatively lowpaying jobs such as teaching. Many of them do want to join the work force, they don t want to be poor any more, said Yair Sheleg of the Israel Democracy Institute. What happened to the ultra-orthodox is the paradox of success because they succeeded in their fertility rate and demographically and also educationally, they can t live according to their former standards. A law that would enable ultra-orthodox to do either a shortened army service or national service and to then join the work force would lead to greater integration of the Haredim into broader Israeli society. That, in turn, would most likely lead to more ultra-orthodox joining the army. Networking for Israel Event continued from page 5 both the NH Jewish Federation and the Israeli Consulate in Boston, as well as area representatives of Christians & Jews United for Israel (CJUI), the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting (CAM- ERA), Doc Emet Productions (The Case for Israel: Democracy s Outpost; and UNMASKED Judeophobia), Christians United for Israel (CUFI), American s for Peace & Tolerance, the Russian Jewish Com- munity Foundation (RJCF), ACT for America (ACT), and Christian Friends of Israeli Communities (CFOIC). The four-hour program included dinner, a short talk from each organization represented, and the object of the meeting participating in round table discussions and networking. By combining many organizations, the achieved goal was to become more collaborative and effective. For additional information, please visit NH4Israel.org or nh4israel@gmail.com. wishing everyone a sweet new year filled with health and peace... l'shana tovah. quoted from Eileen at Beckonings 221 main street nashua judaica contemporary crafts unique gifts & jewelry cards & accents home accessories artsy wearables we keep wish lists Professional JPNJewish Network Wednesday, September 19 at Tek-Nique Restaurant, Bedford SPEACIAL SPEAKER: Former NH Congressman Paul Hodes RSVP: info@jewishnh.org or $12 per person PAGE 20 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012

21 La Rafle Provokes Deep Thought By Arthur Rosen [The film, La Rafle, was shown at the Sunapee-Kearsarge Jewish Community in June. Over sixty people attended, many traveling considerable distances. The piece below is a reaction to the film.] It s been two days since we screened La Rafle, and still the scenes are vivid and my mind races in search of explanations. Even more, now we see a world made up of the guilty, the complicit, and the silent. Now the primate qualities of man seem everywhere and the presence of the Omnipresent, nowhere. Who can explain the silence of the heavens in the face of such horrors on the earth? If one can find any value in the tragedy of the Holocaust, it can be said that its consequences make it more difficult for some to be hateful. Surely, the event contributed to Vatican II and to a sequence of similarly inclined Protestant conferences. And clearly, it led to the State of Israel, a miracle in the desert even now. The lesson of it all is of special value: it is in understanding the terrible price of weakness and the unacceptable risk of dependence. The balance of power is somewhat better today, and Israel makes it so. We profited somewhat from their loss, but their loss was total. We will remember them. We can burn it in our brains and remember them. We can paraphrase Shakespeare and say we will remember them: the children, the women, and the men, brothers all. We will remember them. Those who shed their blood for who they were were no less than who we are. We will remember them. They were our brothers. We are all a band of brothers. K L E Z M E Sruli & Lisa Saturday, September 8th Havdalah at 7:30 8pm concert for all ages ($5 per non-member, kids free) Featuring the famous R CONCERT Sunday, September 9th Kids concert at 11am ($10 per family for non-members) Roth Center/ Upper Valley Jewish Community 5 Occom Ridge Hanover, New Hampshire Memoir-Writing Workshop Meets at Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation By Eileen Regen The Jewish in My Life Writing Workshop led by career writer Dorothy Goldstone brought six members of the community together for intense memory stirring, writing, and sharing sessions on August 8 and 22. Goldstone, an affiliate of the Amherst Writers and Artists, provided writing prompts in a comfortable setting. One purpose of this workshop is to bring writers together to explore their families histories and ways to understand the religious and nonreligious sides to their identities. Interfaith couples are invited to express how the Jewish elements in their lives merge with their dual faiths. Goldstone provided two prompts for the first session. Following each prompt, writers moved from the table to private spaces for a 15-minute block of sustained writing time and then returned to the table to share. Sharing is not a requirement, but all of the writers did so in the comfort zone of the small group. Goldstone s opening gift to the group members was a poem evoking thoughts about what we are and where we come from as people. Poet George Ella Lyon began, I am from clothespins,/from Clorox and carbontetrachloride./i am from the dirt under the back porch./(black, glistening,/it tasted like beets.) Writers attending the first session (L to R): Lisa Linowes, Martin Kessel, Neil Brody, Emily Cowan, Dave Goldstone. Not in photo: Eileen Regen. The second prompt asked writers to recall a collision in life, the impact of a critical moment in terms of one s own religious belief. Writing is a very personal adventure into self-awareness. In the process of laying down the words, we often stumble beyond what we thought we understood about ourselves and the world to uncover hidden connections which finally make sense of what had been inexplicable, Goldstone added to further explain her respect for the craft of writing and the passionate interest of the assembled writers. The group met again in late August. Goldstone is planning a longer series for October, which will be open to the community. Contact Dorothy Goldstone for proposed dates and times at dorothygoldstone@gmail.com. VOLUNTEERS WANTED Do you like to write? The Jewish Reporter seeks talented volunteers to cover statewide and local Jewish issues and events. Contact thereporter@jewishnh.org Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, the UVJC and several generous UVJC members Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 21

22 Book Review Reviewed by Merle Carrus The World Without You, by Joshua Henkin One of the things that amazes me these days is the idea that my sister and I, born to the same parents three years apart and brought up in the same house with the same rules and privileges, turned out so differently. That is what the book The World Without You portrays so wonderfully as it takes us through family life in the Frankel household as each family member unpacks their emotional baggage and tries to work through their relationships with each other. The family dynamics of how siblings relate to each other, how birth order and your individual personality help create the relationships between you and each brother or sister, is the backbone of this novel. In this book, set against their brother Leo s death as a journalist in Iraq, author Joshua Henkin brings the family back together at their vacation home for the memorial service and unveiling. We see the ripple effect this event has as the family members interact with one other. Also, we are privy to each character s thoughts and memories as they work through how the death of their brother, son, grandchild, or husband affects their lives and relationships. Henkin takes the reader on a slow journey through the thoughts and memories of each character as they examine their emotions and connections to each other. The story starts right off with the parents going through the motions together, but planning to announce their divorce after the memorial service. The mother, Marilyn, has become an antiwar crusader, writing letters to President Bush, and the father, David, has taken up running and cooking and listening to opera. They seem torn apart by their reactions to their son s death. We get a view into the life of Clarissa, the oldest daughter, who now at the age of 39 feels the loss of her brother and is trying to get pregnant. The middle sister, Lily, who has come alone and left her boyfriend in Washington, DC, up until now has not been sure about marriage. The youngest daughter, Noelle, who was the troubled teen and left to become an orthodox Jew, is married with four sons living in Israel. Also invited to this reunion are Leo s widow and young son. How this widow fits in with all the in-laws is also examined in this story. We see how she has dealt with the loss of her husband and how the year without him has changed her and impacted her relationship with his family. The World Without You slowly reveals the circumstances surrounding Leo s death. But more powerful is the story of how the loss of a family member affects the people left behind. Joshua Henkin does a masterful job of making us really care about each of those people. Joshua Henkin is the author of the novels Matrimony, a New York Times Notable Book, and Swimming Across the Hudson, a Los Angeles Times Notable Book. His short stories have been published widely, cited for distinction in Best American Short Stories, and broadcast on NPR s Selected Shorts. He lives in Brooklyn, NY, and directs the MFA program in Fiction Writing at Brooklyn College. Worth the trip from anywhere... NH s largest selection of fine new and antique oriental rugs Wishing all our Customers a Healthy and Happy New Year Eli Dovek Chaim N. Dovek 410 Harvard Street Brookline, Ma Israel Book Shop, Inc. Distributors of Soncino and Judaica Press Your one stop shopping for all your Judaica needs Wholesale Retail BookS RItual objects GIftS Serving all New England states (617) / Fax: (617) info@israelbookshop.com Specializing in: Hand Washing, Repairs and Restoration, Appraisals, Moth Proofing HAND WASHING SERVICES 25% off with this coupon Offer expires 9/30/12. Menashe Cohen Open 7 days, Lafayette Road Hampton, NH Paid for by Jackie Cilley for New Hampshire Happy New Year Best wishes to all of our friends and neighbors in New Hampshire! Jackie Cilley info@jackiecilley.com PAGE 22 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012

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24 2012/5773 Guide to New Hampshire High Holiday Observances AMHERST Congregation Betenu Sunday, Sept. 16: 7:30 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Service; Monday, Sept. 17: 10:30 AM Rosh Hashanah Morning Service; Tuesday, Sept. 25: 7:30 PM Kol Nidre: Wednesday, Sept. 26: 10:30 AM Yom Kippur Morning Service, 3:45 PM Minchah/Ne ila Service, 7 PM Break the Fast BETHLEHEM Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Sunday, Sept. 16: 7 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Service; Sunday, Sept. 17: 9 AM Rosh Hashanah Morning Service; Tuesday, Sept. 18: 9 AM Rosh Hashanah Morning Service; Tuesday, Sept. 25: 6:15 PM Kol Nidre; Wednesday, Sept. 26: 10 AM Yom Kippur Shacharit-Musaf,12:45 PM Yizkor, 3-4 PM break, 4 PM Minchah, 5:30 PM Ne ila, 6:55 PM Final Shofar Break the Fast CONCORD Temple Beth Jacob Sunday, Sept. 16: 8 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Service; Sunday, Sept. 17: 10 AM Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 2:30 PM Family Service (children 7 or younger); Tuesday, Sept. 18: 10 AM Rosh Hashanah Morning Service; Wednesday, Sept. 26: 10 AM Yom Kippur Service, 2 PM Family Service (children 7 or younger), 4 PM Afternoon Yizkor/Ne ilah Services; Sunday, Sept. 30: 7 PM Erev Sukkot Service DERRY Etz Hayim Synagogue Sunday, Sept. 16: 7:15 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Service; Sunday, Sept. 17: 9:30 AM-1 PM Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 1 PM Tashlich, 2:30-3:30 PM Family Service; Tuesday, Sept. 18: 9:30 AM-1 PM 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah; Tuesday, Sept. 25: 7:15-9 PM Kol Nidre; Wednesday, Sept. 26: 9:30 AM-1:30 PM Yom Kippur Morning Service, 2-3 PM Afternoon discussion, 3-4 PM Family Service, 4-6:30 PM Yizkor and Ne ila DOVER Temple Israel Sunday, Sept. 16: 11 AM pre High Holy Day cemetery service, 12 PM pre High Holy Day cemetery visit (Somersworth), 8 PM Rosh Hashanah Evening Service, Rosh Hashanah Oneg sponsored by the Temple Board; Monday, Sept. 17: 10 AM Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 2 PM Rosh Hashanah Tashlich Service at the pond, 3 PM Rosh Hashanah Family Service at the pond; Tuesday, Sept. 18: 10:30 AM, 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Meditation, Music, and Healing Service, 11:30 AM Pot luck Rosh Hashanah brunch; Tuesday, Sept. 25: 8 PM Yom Kippur Evening Service Kol Nidre; Wednesday, Sept. 26: 10 AM Yom Kippur Morning Service, 1:30 PM Yom Kippur Family Service, 2:30 PM Yom Kippur Study Program, 3:30 PM Yizkor /Concluding Services, Break the Fast following the Concluding Service, sponsored by the Sisterhood HANOVER Upper Valley Jewish Community Sunday, Sept. 16: 7 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Service, Rollins Chapel, Dartmouth; 7 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Service (traditional/egalitarian), Roth Center; Monday, Sept. 17: 8:30 AM Rosh Hashanah Shacharit Service, Rollins Chapel, 10 AM Family Service, Roth Center, 10 AM Rosh Hashanah Reform Service, Hanover Inn, 10 AM Tot Service (preschool, kindergarten, parents), Roth Center, 5 PM Tashlich Service, Occum Pond (walk from Roth Center); Tuesday, Sept. 18: 8:45 AM Rosh Hashanah 2nd Day Service, Roth Center; Tuesday, Sept. 25: 6:15 PM Kol Nidre Service, Rollins Chapel; Wednesday, Sept. 26: 8:30 AM Yom Kippur Shacharit/ Yizkor Service, Rollins Chapel, 10 AM Yom Kippur Tot s Service, Roth Center, 10 AM Yom Kippur Reform Service, Hanover Inn, 3:30 PM Yom Kippur Study Session, Roth Center, 4:30 PM Minchah traditional/egalitarian service, Roth Center, 5 PM Minchah Service, Rollins Chapel, 6:15 PM Yom Kippur Ne ilah Service, Rollins Chapel, 7:30 PM Break the Fast, UVJC/Dartmouth College Hillel; Sunday, Sept. 30: 6 PM Sukkot Evening Service, Roth Center; Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 1 and 2: 8 AM Sukkot Morning Services, Roth Center Most synagogues welcome non-members to their services. Please contact the synagogue directly in advance (see page 2 for contact info) for information regarding any ticket requirements. KEENE Congregation Ahavas Achim Sunday, Sept. 16: 7 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Service; Sunday, Sept. 17: 9:30 AM Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 10 AM Children s Service, 4 PM Tashlich in Ashuelot Park; Tuesday, Sept. 18: 9:30 AM Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Morning Service; Tuesday, Sept. 25: 6:30 PM Kol Nidre; Wednesday, Sept. 26: 9:30 AM Yom Kippur Morning Service, 10 AM Children s Service, 11 AM (approx.) Torah Reading, 1 PM Yizkor (Memorial) Service, 2:15 PM Meditative Service, 4 PM Family Friendly Minchah Service with Jonah, 6:15 PM Ne ila Service, followed by Havdalah and Break the Fast vegetarian potluck LACONIA Temple B nai Israel Sunday, Sept. 16: 7:30 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Service; Monday, Sept. 17: 10 AM Rosh Hashanah Morning Service,10 AM Children s Service, Tashlich after Morning Service at Bartlett Beach; Tuesday, Sept. 18: 10 AM Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Morning Service; Tuesday, Sept. 25: 7:30 PM Kol Nidre; Wednesday, Sept. 26: 10 AM Yom Kippur Morning and Yizkor Service, 10 AM Children s Service, 5PM Minchah/Ne ila Service, 7:20 PM Break Fast MANCHESTER Chabad Sunday, Sept. 16: (under the tent at 7 Camelot Place) 7:30 PM Rosh Hashanah Service and Dinner. Four-course festive meal complete with round challah and apple and honey. Adult: $20 Child:$10, Family Max $50, under the age of two free; Monday, Sept. 17 and Tuesday, Sept. 18: (under the tent at 7 Camelot Place) 10 AM Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 11AM-12:30 PMChildren s service for ages 5-8, 12:15 Shofar blowing, Tashlich service follows Rosh Hashanah day 1 service at the Merrimack River; Tuesday, Sept. 25: (Radisson Hotel, 700 Elm St.) 6:30 PM Kol Nidre Service; Wednesday, Sept. 26: (Radisson Hotel, 700 Elm St.) 10 AM Yom Kippur Service, 12-1:30 PM Children s Service, 12:45 PM Yizkor, 5 PM Minchah, 6:30 PM Ne ila, 7:30 PM Shofar blowing and break the fast Temple Adath Yeshurun Sunday, Sept. 16: 8 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah; Monday, Sept. 17: 10 AM First Day Rosh Hashanah Service. 3 PM Children s Service. 4:30 PM Tashlich at Door s Pond; Tuesday, Sept. 18: 10 AM Second Day Rosh Hashanah Service; Tuesday, Sept. 25: 8 PM Kol Nidre; Wednesday, Sept. 26: 10 AM Yom Kippur Service, 2 PM Children s Service, 3 PM Study Group, 5:30 PM Yizkor and Ne ilah, 7 PM Break the Fast Temple Israel Sunday, Sept. 16: 7 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah; Monday, Sept. 17: 9 AM First Day Rosh Hashanah Service, 5 PM Tashlich; Tuesday, Sept. 18: 9 AM Second Day Rosh Hashanah Service; Tuesday, Sept. 25: 6:30 PM Kol Nidre; Wednesday, Sept. 26: 9 AM Yom Kippur Service, 7:30 PM Break the Fast NASHUA Temple Beth Abraham Sunday, Sept. 16: 8 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah; Monday, Sept. 17: 9 AM First Day Rosh Hashanah Service, 10 AM Youth service, 7:30 PM Evening Service; Tuesday, Sept. 18: 9 AM Second Day Rosh Hashanah Service, 10 AM Youth service; Tuesday, Sept. 25: 6:15 PM Kol Nidre; Wednesday, Sept. 26: 9 AM Yom Kippur Service, 10 AM Youth service, 4:45 PM Minchah and Ne ilah, 7 PM Break the Fast; Sunday, Sept. 30: 6:30 PM First night Sukkot services; Monday, Oct. 1: 9:30 AM Sukkot morning service, 7:30 PM Sukkot evening service; Tuesday, Oct. 2: 9:30 AM Sukkot morning service, 7:30 PM Sukkot evening service PORTSMOUTH Temple Israel Sunday, Sept. 16: 7:30 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Service; Monday, Sept. 17: 9 AM First Day Rosh Hashanah Service, 11 AM Children s service, 1 PM Tashlich; Tuesday, Sept. 18: 9 AM Second Day Rosh Hashanah Service; Tuesday, Sept. 25: 6:30 PM Kol Nidre Service; Wednesday, Sept. 26: 9 AM Yom Kippur Service, 11 AM Children s Service, 12 PM Yizkor, 4:30 PM Discussion Group, 5:30 PM Minchah and Ne ilah, 7:30 PM Break the Fast PAGE 24 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012

25 Want to see your organization s photos here? Send them to thereporter@jewishnh.org. Renee Brenner and Rosalyn Levitt enjoy the rail portion of the Rail/ Sail trip. Joel and Elaine Silberberg carrying desserts after dinner on MV Mt. Washington Brenda Schadick and Lea Levy on Winnipesaukee Rail/ Sail Trip Day of Seniors Forever Young Rosalyn Levitt, Roberta Silberberg, Renee Brenner, and Franky Shapiro on board the Mt. Washington Jay Madnick at the Etz Hayim summer picnic Two young Israelis, one an Arab and one a Jew, participating in this summer s Friends Forever program, posed with the Hands of Hope sculpture at Temple Israel Portsmouth Jewish and Arab Israelis participating in the Friends Forever program visited Temple Israel in Portsmouth for a Shabbat service and luncheon. The program is dedicated to promoting peace in historically troubled global regions by teaching young people of different faiths that they are more alike than different. Kosher snacks were available at Jewish Pride Night on July 19. Fans and baseball players stand for the singing of the national anthems of the United States and Israel. A young sports fan laid tefillin in front of a lifesize photo of the Western Wall inside Manchester s Northeast Delta Dental Stadium. Members of the Jewish Professional Network Bob and Judith Jolton and David Salzberg made friends with Fisher Cats mascot Fungo during Jewish Pride Night. Rabbi Levi Krinsky had a special seat for the game on Jewish Pride Night. Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 25

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27 Meet Inbar continued from page 11 cializing in early childhood music education. I have two siblings, a 20-yearold brother who is a combat soldier in the armored corps and a 17-year-old sister who just started her last year in high school. FOR SALE: Sharon Memorial Park Sharon, Massachusetts Section 20, Mt. of Olives, Lot 117, spaces 1 & 2 $2000 includes both spaces (Current retail value $3100-$4600 per space) Plan ahead for your loved one s resting place today. Call or Since I was a little child I have loved to hike and travel around Israel. I think Israel is filled with beauty and history. During this year I hope to share my love of Israel with you. I m looking forward to meeting you all. I wish us all a happy Jewish New Year, Shana tova! L Shana Tova! From Your Friends at... Please accept our wishes for a happy and healthy New Year one that brings joy and achievement to you and yours. May our prayers and wishes for our families and for the Jewish people be fulfilled. danfree design is pleased to announce Judi Anderson of Bijoux Extraordinaire, Ltd. as their newest client from the New Hampshire Jewish Community. Join our growing list of clients by calling today, or me at rosanne_breault@comcast.net for all your design needs. The board and staff of the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire Award Winning Designs, by Judith Anderson Custom Designed Jewelry Diamond Brokering Jewelry Appraisals W hen you are looking for Manchester, by appointment that certain special something for that certain special someone, look no further Judi@JewelryExpert.com Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 27

28 Let our advertisers know that you saw and appreciate their ad in The Reporter! Keeping you informed and connected jewishnh.org enews Presidential Forum on the Middle East Wednesday, September 23, 7 PM Jewish Federation of NH, Manchester Representatives of the Obama and Romney campaigns will discuss their candidates views regarding the Middle East and take questions from the audience. Sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council. For more information: jcrc@jewishnh.org. PAGE 28 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012

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30 The new assisted living community from New England s largest senior living family A little assistance for a lot of living that s the wonderful life coming to Bedford Falls, New Hampshire s newest assisted living community. Bedford Falls Opening Fall 2012 If you re looking for a caring community for yourself, Mom or Dad, tour and discover our: Award-winning dining New, large apartments Care plans based on need, rather than time Innovative programs that make every day meaningful Bedford Falls joins a family of over 40 Benchmark Senior Living communities whose life s work is helping seniors live happier, healthier lives. Model Apartments Open 7 days a week! 5 Corporate Drive Bedford, NH ASSISTED LIVING MEMORY CARE PEOPLE WHO KNOW YOU, PEOPLE YOU CAN RELY ON TODAY AND TOMORROW. GOODWIN FUNERAL HOME 607 Chestnut Street, Manchester Member by Invitation NSM National Selected Morticians Grolen CommUnICAtIonS 814 Elm Street Manchester, NH In business since 1994 Sibson-Hall Monument Co. Portsmouth, NH Hall Monument Co. Northwood, NH Serving Portsmouth and the rest of New Hampshire with quality memorials and service Home visits are our specialty Services: Computer Repair Transfer Data Optimization Hardware Replacement Hardware Upgrades Wired And Wireless Networks Virus Removal Custom Built Desktops/Laptops Virtualization All Makes And Models Call In Or Stop By and Ask Us Anything! Wishes of health, happiness and peace for the new year. Senator Jeanne Shaheen and the Shaheen Family Paid for by Friends of Jeanne Shaheen PAGE 30 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012

31 Hyman Wishkin Hyman Wishkin, 90, a resident of Manchester for most of his adult life, died on July 9, Hy was born in Philadelphia, PA, to Louis and Sarah (Corson) Wishkin on September 26, 1921, and enlisted in the Army Air Force early in World War II. He served during some of the darkest days of the aerial war as an Air Force Tech. Sgt. and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for completing more than 30 missions over Europe. His military service was always a source of great pride, and Hy remained active throughout his life in veterans organizations. World War II military service brought him to Manchester s Grenier Field. It was at a dance sponsored by the Jewish Community Center s USO group that he met his future wife, Rosalie Eluto, daughter of Maurice and Martha Eluto, pillars of the Jewish community. For more than 60 years Hy was a member of the Masons and of the Bektash Shrine organization and a dedicated supporter of their work for the Shriner Burns Institute. He worked as a salesman for the family s Eluto Brothers pharmaceutical supply business and also for Treisman Brothers in a similar sales capacity. With his wife, Hy belonged to Temple Adath Yeshurun in Manchester, sang in the choir, and was active on a number of committees and in the Brotherhood. He was chosen as the Temple s Man of the Year in Mild and somewhat reserved of manner, Hy is also remembered by his daughters for the many occasions when they heard their mother and father dancing in the kitchen after the girls had gone to bed. Hyman Wishkin is survived by three daughters, Sandra (Mrs. Edward) Mitchell of Baltimore, MD, Sharon (Mrs. Stephen) Linder of Providence, RI, and Joyce ((Mrs. Andrew) Freeman of Dallas, TX, as well as seven grandchildren and a great grandson. His wife, Rosalie, died in 2010, and his three siblings and a great grandson also predeceased him. Funeral services were conducted by Rabbi Beth Davidson on July 11 in the chapel of the Manchester Hebrew Cemetery, with burial following at the cemetery. Arrangements were by the Goodwin funeral Home. The family has suggested that memorial contributions might be made to the Hyman Wishkin Memorial Fund, Shriner Hospital For Children, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA. Letters to the Editor No Peace With the Palestinians Once again I wish to take exception to a letter in the Jewish Reporter. It was an opinion by Alan M. Dershowitz published in the July-August 2012 edition, and it is titled A Settlement Freeze Can Advance Israeli-Palestinian Peace. Mr. Dershowitz proposes setting borders for a Palestinian state in the West Bank, a conditional Israeli settlement building freeze, a Jerusalem agreement and a Palestinian relinquishment of the claim for the right of return for millions of Arabs. All these proposals sound like wonderful ideas when sitting around a table negotiating so-called peace for Israel and the Palestinians, but there is a major fallacy associated with a peace agreement. The Palestinians, like other Arabs and the Persians, cannot be trusted to honor any documents they might agree to and sign. They hate the Israeli Jews and will tear up a peace treaty and attack Israel when the opportunity arises. Israel can negotiate with the Palestinians and others in the Middle East, but must realize peace is not possible with its neighbors. War might not come next week or next year, but it is inevitable, and Israel has to prepare for it. Donald A. Moskowitz Londonderry, NH All-inclusive assisted living care and services + Independent-size apartments = The best in value 3 meals a day 24-hour Nursing & Aide care Medication Management Housekeeping & Laundry Transportation Activities & Outings Join us for lunch and a tour; or join us on Fridays at 4:15 p.m. as we celebrate Shabbat on a weekly basis with our residents. Happy Rosh HaShanah! May it be a sweet and healthy year for you and your loved ones. 66 Hawthorne Drive, Bedford, NH Call Lynn Eaton at Visit us at: A Kaplan Development Community Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 31

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33 JFNH Tributes Received as of September 10, 2012 Ben and Zelma Dorson Senior Citizen Fund Milton and Edith Novak in honor of Lee Levy s special birthday General Fund Jon Barton, Slawsby Insurance Agency, in memory of Francis J. O Gara Jr. JFNH Preschool Sharon Curole in honor of Alane Sabel s 25 years of love New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival Edith and Milton Novak in honor of Ernest Greenberg s special birthday Edith and Milton Novak in honor of Judith Jolton receiving the Shem Tov Award Edith and Milton Novak in honor of Bob Jolton receiving the TAY Man of the Year Award Edith and Milton Novak in honor of Bernice Singer s birthday Theodore and Charlotte Krentzel Fund Charlotte Krentzel to Jane and Steven Silberberg in honor of Hattie s engagement and Jacob s graduation from law school Winneg Family Education Fund Judith and Robert Jolton on the occasion of Dick and Fran Winneg s new home JFNH Tribute Cards: A Double Mitzvah Sending a Tribute Card from the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire is one of the best ways to honor someone for any simcha, e.g. birthday, anniversary, bar/bat mitzvah, It is also the perfect way to say Thank You or to send your condolences. Your JFNH Tribute Card serves double duty by helping to support the vital programs serving the New Hampshire Jewish Community. All tributes will be listed in The Reporter. Amount of Contribution: $10 $18 $36 Other $ You may designate one of the following funds for your contribution: Campaign for Jewish Needs Camp Scholarships Friends of the Reporter Irving and Bernice Singer Israel Experience Program Israel Emissary (Shlichah) JFNH Preschool NH Jewish Film Festival NH Jewish Library PJ Library Senior Programs Social Services Name of Tribute Card recipient: Address of Tribute Card recipient: Contribution: in honor in memory of on the occasion of Name of Sender: Address of Sender: Elul 5772-Tishrei 5773 September 2012 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 33

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