New Rabbis Lead Synagogues in Dover and Derry

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1 Published by the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire Volume 32, Number 1 September 2011 Elul 5771 Tishrei 5772 New Rabbis Lead Synagogues in Dover and Derry TI Dover Names New Rabbi The Board of Directors of Temple Israel of Dover has proudly announced the appointment of Rabbi Samuel R. Seicol of Brookline, MA, as its new rabbi and spiritual leader. Rabbi Seicol brings a rich background to Temple Israel. He did his undergraduate studies at Harvard University, graduating with a BA in biology. In 1978 he was ordained at Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion and was awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree by HUC in Rabbi Samuel Seicol During more than 30 years in the rabbinate, Samuel Seicol served as education director of a temple in Hartsdale, NY; assistant rabbi in Pittsburgh, PA; founding rabbi of a temple in Phoenix, AZ; commu- Rabbi Samuel R. Seicol continued on page 12 Rabbi Milkow Joins Etz Hayim It is with much excitement that Etz Hayim Synagogue is pleased to announced the appointment of its new spiritual leader, Rabbi Bryna Milkow, as of August 1, Last December, Rabbi Louis Rieser announced his retirement at the end of July and thus ensued an 8-month nationwide search to select a new Rabbi, which successfully concluded with the appointment of Rabbi Milkow. A 2006 graduate of Hebrew Union College Los Angeles, Rabbi Milkow returns to her native New England after serving as Assistant Rabbi at the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation of Indianapolis, Indiana. She Rabbi Bryna Milkow has begun her first 100 days at Etz Hayim with enthusiasm and energy. In addition to preparing for the high holy days, she has been busy meeting the Rabbi Bryna Milkow continued on page 16 Israeli Environmentalist to Speak at JFNH See story on page 11, schedule on page 7. Federation Voices 3 Calendar 4 Israel 5 Hof Hacarmel 6 Campaign Dollars at Work 10 Your Federation at Work 11 From the Bimah 12 High Holy Days Services 13 Education 15 High Holiday Greetings 18 Recent Events 20 Just For Fun 23 Art & Entertainment 24 Tributes 27 International News 28 Obituaries 32 The Jewish Federation of New Hampshire will kick off its Annual Campaign on October 23, led by co-chairs Dan Cohen and Judith Jolton. New Hampshire s Sam Fuld Breaks Through in Big Leagues By Carole S. Appel New Hampshire s Sam Fuld captured the attention of the national press this year during his debut season with the American League s Tampa Bay Rays for his remarkable fielding Durham, NH, native Sam Fuld and base stealing as well as his stellar batting performance in the opening weeks of the season. He s been written about in The New York Times and the New Yorker magazine and in numerous columns and blogs on the Internet. Samuel Babson Fuld is one of 10 Jewish players currently playing in Major League Baseball. He was born in Durham and attended Oyster River schools, Berwick Academy, and then Phillips Exeter Academy, where he graduated in 2000, having been named New Hampshire High School Baseball Player of the Year. He went on to Stanford University, earn- New Hampshire s Sam Fuld continued on page 11 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Jewish Federation of New Hampshire 698 Beech Street Manchester, NH Change Service Requested NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE P A I D 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 Conservative, Unaffiliated (603) davegoldstone@msn.com Services: Contact for Date/Time Info President Dave Goldstone - (415) or Eileen Regen (603) Weekly Services: Friday Night & Saturday Morning - June through Simchat Torah Monthly Services: One Saturday morning per month November through May CLAREMONT TEMPLE MEYER DAVID 25 Putnam Street, Claremont Conservative (603) Services: Generally the first Friday of the month September thru June 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 515 Sixth Street, 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 Sarah Niebuhr Rubin 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) john.scheinman@gmail.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 David Cohen-Henriquez 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 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 5-day preschool. The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Volume 32, Number 1 September 2011 elul 5771 tishrei 5772 Published by the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire with financial support of the Greater Seacoast UJA Campaign 698 beech Street manchester, NH (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, Judith Wolff, chairperson. All materials published in the New Hampshire Jewish reporter are 2011 Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, all rights reserved, unless noted otherwise. Shabbat Candle Lighting Times: Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 7:01 PM 6:49 PM 6:37 PM 6:24 PM 6:12 PM PAGE 2 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011

3 Federation Voices Together in Community Let me start out by giving you a little background about me. I have lived in Bedford with my wife and two sons for a little over nine years, having moved here from Concord, MA. I am originally from Brooklyn, NY, although it has been many years since I lived in the city. I became active in the Jewish Federation shortly after moving to the community. My wife, Cathy, served on the Board of Directors for 3 years, including the 18 months I spent on active duty deployed with the U.S Army Corps of Engineers in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I joined the Board after returning from the Middle East. Many people have asked me why I chose to become Federation President. I always believed that it is important for the Jewish community to come together. I feel the Federation can play an important role in strengthening the connections around the state. I will strive to continue the prog- Lou Schwartz president@jewishnh.org President s Message ress we have made over the last two years in bringing together the community across the state. I believe that it is very important that we stand together as a community in these very turbulent times. While much progress has been made, there is still much to do. I look forward to working with the Board and the community as we move forward. As I write this, the summer is quickly drawing to a close, the kids are getting ready to go back to school, and the New Year is fast approaching. I am always amazed at how quickly time passes. I hope everyone will take the opportunity as we prepare to celebrate the New Year, to reflect on where they are in life and where they want to go. I want to wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. L Shana Tova! The Board of Directors and the Staff of the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire wish you all a joyous new year filled with health, happiness, and peace. Lou Schwartz President Jeff Fladen Executive Director Rejecting UDI, Boating up North The Palestinian Authority leadership is indicating that they will pursue a policy at the United Nations General Assembly in what has become known as the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI). The Israeli government, the Federation movement, and much if not most or all of the organized Jewish community are deeply concerned about and opposed to this move. This movement is in no way opposed to the establishment of a Palestinian state. However, the path to two states should be through bilateral negotiations between the two parties. The Federation is adding its voice to the anti-udi effort. The Jewish Federation of the New Hampshire, as a member of the Israel Action Network, is part of a grassroots strategy to respond to the challenge of a potential bid for Palestinian statehood at the upcoming UN General Assembly. As part of this approach we have initiated an online petition together with the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York. This petition will form a central part of a continental press strategy in late September opposing the UDI. Our hopes are that the New Hampshire Jewish community, with its politically aware electorate, will also add its voices to this effort, which is designed to reduce this threat to Israel s safety and security while returning the peace process to direct negotiations. More information about the online petition may be found on page 28. K. Jeff Fladen jfladen@jewishnh.org Executive Director Boating up North A cloudy day ended in a beautiful August evening for 67 members of the New Hampshire Jewish community as they enjoyed Havdalah on the Lake, a program of Temple B nai Israel that took place in a boat on Lake Winnipesaukee. I watched the skies closely on that August Saturday and was thrilled that the weather cooperated. At 8 PM, we boarded the M/V Doris, which cruised around the lake, then came to a stop when three stars became visible. As clouds came in, it was hard to actually view stars, but I saw at least one! Somehow, the rain held off and the Havdalah candle was lit in spite of the wind. Everybody aboard began to sing as we were surrounded by water and distant mountains. Afterward we shared dessert down below with rugelah and much more. Yes, we Jews love a nosh! It was a truly inspirational evening. According to trip organizer Bob Selig, half of the attendees were nonmembers of Temple B nai Israel in Laconia. The program was funded in part by a grant from the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire Foundation though its mini-grants program. The purpose of the mini-grants is to act as a catalyst to encourage synagogues across the state to offer cultural programming with an outreach component. Other upcoming programs receiving mini-grant funding are the Beth Abraham Scholar Week Jews and Cartooning in America and Cantor Moreno s Musical Extravaganza. I hope to see you there. 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 2012 Film Festival 24 Connect to COMMUNITY Sunapee-Kearsarge Yiddish Roots 21 Connect to CARING Walk For Living 9 Connect to LEARNING Choose Judaism 15 Connect to ISRAEL & WORLDWIDE JEWRY Israel Action Network 28 Building a Jewish Future for New Hampshire Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 3

4 Thursday, September 1 Klezmatics: On Holy Ground 7:30 PM, The Colonial Theatre, Bethlehem Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation co-sponsors this film with the Colonial. Open to the community. More information: or Family Ketubah Exhibit Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Goldstone Library Exhibit will continue through Sukkot. More information: or Thursday, September 8 Welcome Back Ore! Event 7 PM, Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, 698 Beech St., Manchester More information: office@jewishnh.org or Saturday, September 10 Speaker Gershon Peleg 12 3 PM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua More information: office@jewishnh.org or Sunday, September 11 Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind 3 PM, The Colonial Theatre, Bethlehem This concert by the North Country Chamber Players is open to the community. More information: 10th Anniversary, Keene Interfaith Clergy This community program will be held in the evening. More information: or Speaker Gershon Peleg & Brunch 11 AM, The Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, 698 Beech St., Manchester Bagel and lox breakfast, display of photographs from our Sister City region of Hof HaCarmel, audiovisual presentation by the chairman of Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel. RSVP is required to info@jewishnh.org or Monday, September 12 Speaker - Gershon Peleg 6:30 PM, Susan N. McLane Audubon Center, 84 Silk Farm Rd., Concord More information: office@jewishnh.org or Tuesday, September 13 Speaker - Gershon Peleg 7:30 PM, Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene More information: Wednesday, September 14 Beth Abraham Book Klub Association (babka) 8 PM,Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua Our monthly book club will be discussing The Ladies Auxillary by Tova Mirvis. More information: rabbi@tbanashua.org Thursday, September 15 Speaker - Gershon Peleg 10 AM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester Statewide Calendar of Events This will be during a meeting of Seniors Forever Young. Friday, September 16 Speaker - Gershon Peleg 7 8:30 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester More information: office@jewishnh.org or Saturday, September 17 Speaker- Gershon Peleg 11 AM,The Upper Valley Jewish Community, Hanover More information: office@jewishnh.org or Sunday, September 18 Speaker - Gershon Peleg & Brunch 9:15 AM, Temple Israel, Portsmouth RSVP is required to info@jewishnh.org or North of Boston Jewish Singles AM, Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Rd., Andover, MA Visit with friends, new and old, at a Coffee and Bagels Schmooze. $5/person. More information: Myron at , myron.mann@hanscom.af.mil. Southern NH Jewish Men s Club Breakfast Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua More information: wolffad@hotmail.com or Monday, September 19 Pre-High Holy Day Healing Service 7:30 8:30 PM, Temple Beth Abraham, 4 Raymond St., Nashua Meditation, niggun (melody), silence, evening prayers, and words of blessing as a part of the process of reflecting and reconciling with the year that is concluding. Wednesday, September 21 Jewish Professional Networking Group 5:30 7 PM, Z Food and Drink, 860 Elm St., Manchester Charlie Sherman will present Using Networking in the Business World. More information: Cheryl@printingnh.com or Sunday, September 25 Hadassah Centennial Celebration 4 6 PM, Temple Israel, Portsmouth Hors d oeuvres, desserts, wine and soft drinks. This event is free, but donations to Hadassah are encouraged. RSVP by Sept. 18 to Shelley Brass, brassun1@comcast.net, Sunday, September 28 Erev Rosh Hashanah (consult listing of NH High Holy Day services on page 13) Thursday, September 29 Rosh Hashanah, Day One (consult listing of NH High Holy Day services on page 13) Friday, September 30 Rosh Hashanah, Day Two (consult listing of NH High Holy Day services on page 13) Wednesday, October 5 Mahler on the Couch 7:30 PM, The Colonial Theatre, Bethlehem The soundtrack to this film includes Symphony 10 First Movement Mahler performed by Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. More information: (603) or Monday, October 10 Cohen Center Holocaust Memorial Lecture 7 PM, Mable Brown Room, L.P. Young Student Center, Keene State College Featuring author and speaker Father Patrick Desbois, President of the Yahad-In Unum Association of France. This event is free. More information: or cohencenter@keene.edu we wish you a sweet and joyous new year. quoted from Eileen at Beckonings 221 main street nashua Planning a party or event? Rent the JFNH gym Call for more information. takeout (603) Submit items for the Statewide Calendar of Events by the 10th of the month preceding publication at jewishnh.org by clicking on the Community Calendar button and then Submit an Event. Serving The Greater Nashua and Manchester Communities For over 70 Years 90 Main Street Nashua New Hampshire THE MINUTEMAN GROUP The SlawsbyAgency Representing Distinguished Regional and National Carriers Toll Free Locally: Fax: /7 Client Services RestauRant (603) A Manchester Tradition since 1917 Function Rooms (603) judaica contemporary crafts unique gifts & jewelry cards & accents home accessories artsy wearables we keep wish lists Keeping you informed and connected enews jewishnh.org PAGE 4 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011 Free Phone Quotes

5 People often ask me about the cultural differences between Israel and the U.S. The truth is that during this past year I hardly ever felt it. Yes, the language is different, the food is different, and the people look a little different, but it is only now that I am back in Israel that I can see things I did not see before. So many times I smile to myself in the street when seeing someone doing something that will only happen in Israel. It is the little things that make the difference. So here is one little example: I was waiting for a bus to take me to Jerusalem. There were quite a few people at the stop and as the bus got Even as Israel faces criticism that society is becoming increasingly polarized between the religious and secular populations, this Yom Kippur tens of thousands of secular Israelis will join in prayer services all around Waldman Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Jeremy Waldman, MD Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Cheryl B. Waldman, MD Dermatology Located in Nashua, NH (603) waldmanplasticsurgeryanddermatology.com Ore Ayah Dagan NH Shlichah Israeli@jewishnh.org All Things Israeli Israel From New Hampshire to Israel and Back there I was one before last to get on it. As I was paying, the driver s cell phone started ringing. In Israel it is against the law to talk on the phone while driving, so he handed his phone to the guy behind me and asked him to answer the call. The guy did, then gave the driver the message and hung up. As I was walking back to find a Yom Kippur Program to Reach Over 50,000 Israelis the country as part of the Tzohar Praying Together on Yom Kippur initiative. More than two-thirds of Israelis observe the sanctity of the High Holy Day, yet many secular Israelis choose to stay home, since they do not belong to a synagogue or have a place to pray. As part of its mission to bridge the gap between religious and secular, Tzohar will organize close to 200 free explanatory Yom Kippur services in kibbutzim, moshavim, and cultural centers across the country. Our goal is to help secular Israelis feel less alienated when it comes to religious practice and show them that there are many ways to embrace religion and become spiritually involved with one s Judaism, said Rabbi David Stav, chairman of Tzohar. We know that despite being classified as secular, this segment of Israeli society seat, I heard the driver say to the guy, Please stay close, I might need you to get another call for me. For me, those little stories are what make Israel such a special place. People that never saw each other talk like they are old friends. People help each other and ask for help. I find it beautiful, and this is probably what I miss the most while away. As you know, I am coming back to NH for another year. The first year went by so fast that I didn t have enough time to really enjoy it. By the time I started understanding why and what I was actually doing, it was already the end of the year, time to go often has a burning desire to demonstrate their love for Jewish tradition and we strongly believe that this effort will help them feel closer to their identity as proud Jews. In its 12th year, the Praying Together program is bigger than ever, reaching more communities and participants than ever before. Participants are provided with a special Machzor Yom Kippur and detailed handout explaining the rituals, meaning of the prayers and process (when to stand, when to bow, etc.) that takes place during the reverent day to ensure it is a meaningful and encompassing experience for all. There are many Israelis like me who do not label themselves religious, but are proud Jews, says Yoav of Moshav Eshtaol. This welcoming program has been a unifying Jewish experience for me and I look forward home. Being in Israel for two months gives me strength to come back and do even more. It is not about what I do or who I meet while in Israel, just being here fills me with energy. So now when the new year starts, I want to ask each one of you, if you know of a place where I can give a talk about our homeland a high school, church, synagogue, or any other organization in NH please let me know about it. You can reach me at Israeli@jewishnh.org. I am looking forward to starting a second great year with this wonderful community we have! May we all have a good year and Shana Tova! to participating again this year. It is the success of initiatives such as this one that have inspired Tzohar to undertake the Tzohar Communities Program. As opposed to the standard in North America, most Israelis are not members in any synagogue and do not have a relationship with religious community leaders. By placing qualified Rabbinical leaders at the forefront of communities around Israel, the Tzohar program works to establish the synagogue as a community center where the religious and nonreligious are openly accepted and feel welcome. TZOHAR ( is an organization comprised of over 1,000 religious Zionist volunteer rabbis and educators working toward promoting and enhancing the Jewish identity of the State of Israel. Best Wishes for a Happy New Year Wishing the community a very happy and healthy New Year! from the Feins Family L Shana Tova! Christine Gagnon, PCS Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 5

6 A firefighter in Hof HaCarmel poses in his new equipment, paid for through the New Hampshire Jewish community s donations last winter. Dear Jeff and the community of New Hampshire, 08/01/2011 We would like to inform you of the latest events surrounding the reorganization of the Hof HaCarmel firefighting capabilities. A special course for volunteer fire-fighters was recently completed, and in the attached photos you can see the Hof HaCarmel firefighters presented with the the protective clothing, masks, and other necessary equipment purchased with the aid of your generous donations. The photos show the kit bags with the New Hampshire-Hof HaCarmel insignia and sign embroidered on the pocket. We take this opportunity and again warmly thank our brothers and sisters in New Hampshire for helping us in our hour of need. Your contributions and support have made a big difference and will be long remembered. We would like to wish the families of New Hampshire all the best over the upcoming High Holiday period. We look forward to welcoming the visiting delegation at the end of October and meeting new friends. Carmel Sela and Modi Bracha And the New-Hampshire Hof Ha carmel Steering Committee. PAGE 6 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011

7 If You Build It, They Will Come Baseball in Israel? Well, yes, there is and residents plan to make Kfar Galim a powerhouse of the Sport of Spring. The Six Year High School in Kfar Galim is now the official northern school of the Carmel Coast. The 12-year-old children of the kibbutzim and moshavim of Atlit and Ein Hod can now graduate from their elementary school and begin their secondary studies in the wonderful new facilities that the Carmel Coast Regional Council has provided. The theme of the new school is hadshanut or newness, and the goal is to engage the students young minds with the knowledge and the passion to renew nature, to capture the power of clean energy, and to advance the environment in all ways possible. While studying, of course, every young person needs to develop their body and the skills of sport. Baseball is one of the best games that humans have created to enhance physical skills and foster team play and companionship. Kfar Galim is the perfect place for baseball, with wide open, flat spaces, young people living in the dorms, and their fellow students who come from home each day to the new school. In addition, Rabbi Bob (Samuels), the chair of the board and the former headmaster of the Leo Baeck Education Center in Haifa, is a passionate coach and former baseball star in the United States. He plans to direct the development of his young charges and coach them to victory. The school is presently enrolling 4th and 7th graders to start training in the fall. They are also seeking partners and sponsors for field construction, maintenance, and team and personal baseball equipment. Who knows? Perhaps a Babe Ruth, Sandy Koufax, or Stan Musial is out there, waiting to be brought to greatness in Kfar Galim. Rabbi Bob Samuels, a passionate coach and former baseball star in the United States, leads the baseball team at the Six Year High School in Kfar Galim. Rabbi Samuels and his wife, Anet, are residents of Ein Hod. Meet Gershon Peleg Chairman, Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel from our Sister City, Hof HaCarmel Saturday, Sept. 10 Noon and 8:30 PM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua Sunday, Sept AM, JFNH, 698 Beech Street, Manchester (RSVP to JFNH Office) Monday, Sept. 12 6:30 PM, Audubon Society, Concord Tuesday, Sept. 13 4:30 PM, Monadnock Havurah, Peterborough 7:30 PM, Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene Thursday, Sept AM, Seniors Forever Young at TAY, Manchester Friday, Sept PM, TAY, Manchester Saturday, Sept AM, UVJC, Hanover Sunday, Sept. 18 9:15 AM, Temple Israel, Portsmouth Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 7

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9 Shop, Save, Donate to JFNH There is a new way to support the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire and help it continue its pivotal role as a cornerstone of the Jewish community in New Hampshire. Through a creative and dynamic new partnership, you can now support JFNH in a whole new way. While the Federation will continue to depend heavily and for the most part on generous contributions, new alternative ways of fundraising are essential and being proactively sought out, said past JFNH president Michael Rosenblum. In supporting the vision of the JFNH board, the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire is partnering with the Non-Profit Organization program by marketamerica.com. Market America s NPO program allows non-profit organizations to benefit from the huge shift in buying patterns to the Internet and the referral fees that retailers are lining up to pay to stay in the game, said program sponsor and local business leader David Sacks of Bedford. The program is quite simple. Federation supporters and their friends and family shop for the same products and brands, via the same retailers, but do so with one small change: They use the Federation s new shopping portal, as their starting point. The portal provides access to about 35 million products from more than 3,000 retailers, including Walgreens, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, K-mart, Disney, drugstore.com, and buy.com. By clicking through from the Federation s shopping portal and then accessing your favorite retailer, the Federation earns a percentage of every dollar spent. Moreover, marketamerica.com has partnerships with manufacturers too, so that consumers can buy straight from the manufacturer and get higher quality products at very competitive prices compared to those of retail establishments. All of this provides choice and helps consumers save money buying the same products and brands they would buy anyway. But what is the incentive for the consumer? Well, the NPO program pays the consumer 2% to 50% cash back on all purchases wherever the macashback logo is displayed. And furthermore, when consumers refer others to do the same, they earn 0.5% on their friends purchases. This is what makes the program so unique. Not only do consumers benefit, but so does the non-profit organization. And to top it off, by using marketamerica.com s hot deals and comparison shopping facilities, consumers can actually find better prices and so save more money. Simply put, shop, save, donate. While many programs that have some of the benefits described incur costs to the benefactor, marketamerica.com s NPO program does not. There is no setup fee. And there are no ongoing costs for the Federation. And for consumers, there is no fee to participate, to shop, or to earn cash back. Basically, everybody wins, as marketamerica.com funds all payouts through its relationships with the many partner stores. So, next time you know you need to go shopping, check out the Federation s shopping portal first. Not only could you save money on your purchase; you won t need to spend money on gas or waste time in traffic. It s a whole new world, and everyone benefits, remarked Michael. To find out more about this new JFNH program, visit Walk for Living Helps MS and ALS Residences By Dina Solomon When I was nine years old, my mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Although she did everything possible to stave off progression of the disease, her care needs continued to increase. Our family ultimately faced the very difficult decision to seek outof-home care to meet her needs. Fortunately, we found the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea, Massachusetts, which opened in February The Leonard Florence Center has Andrea Solomon enjoys a trip down the ski slope. two houses specializing in care for people living with MS and ALS. It is one of only three nursing homes nationally designed for people living with MS and the only facility dedicated to people living with ALS. The Leonard Florence Center, a project of the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, subscribes to the greenhouse philosophy of nursing care a patient-centered approach that is especially important for people living with neuromuscular diseases like MS and ALS because their care needs are individual and often changing. The facility is also equipped with new eye gaze technology that allows residents to open their doors, adjust the temperature in their rooms, ride the elevators, operate computers and televisions, and even speak using their retina movements. When we visited for the first time, we came into the bright lobby with a café, fountain, and beautiful art deco pieces, and we knew that mom could feel at home there. My mother has found community and care, and she has had opportunities to participate in activities like skiing! I am participating in the Walk for Living on September 25, 2011, to benefit the MS and ALS houses at the Leonard Florence Center for Living. Please contact me at dsolomonlicsw@gmail.com or to support my participation in the Walk and to learn more about the Leonard Florence Center for Living. You may alsovisit Introducing new exciting opportunities to grow your business with Corporate Sponsorship The Jewish Federation of New Hampshire is launching new sponsorship opportunities to help small and mid-sized firms connect with the statewide Jewish community. The service is designed to provide a mutually beneficial approach to invest in those opportunities that really can make a difference. Contact us for more details.. Jeff Fladen Executive Director Jewish Federation of New Hampshire jfladen@jewishnh.org Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 9

10 Campaign Dollars at Work Jewish Federation of New Hampshire Making a World of Difference What is the Jewish Federation? The Jewish Federation of New Hampshire is the largest Jewish fundraising organization in our community, helping people here at home, in Israel, and around the world. As part of the Jewish Federation movement, we are among the top 10 charities in North America. Together with our donors, we work to make our community and the world a better place by acting on our core Jewish values of compassion, charity, generosity, and responsibility to care for those in need. What does the Jewish Federation do? Jewish Federation of New Hampshire promotes Jewish continuity by enhancing and expanding a connected and vibrant Jewish community by: Preserving Jewish identity, culture, and values; revitalizing Jewish life Supporting programs that strengthen the Jewish family Rescuing the imperiled and caring for the vulnerable Providing humanitarian support for the people of Israel and world Jewry Improving the human condition of the general and Jewish communities through effective Jewish social action How does the Jewish Federation make a difference? The Jewish Federation is your best choice for Jewish giving. Through the power of community and collective responsibility, we do more together than any one donor could do alone. Through our extensive network of Did You Know? partners and agencies, we help feed, clothe, comfort, inspire, and rescue people here at home and in over 60 countries worldwide. With a single gift our donors address a variety of causes and issues that are important to them. Through the Annual Campaign for Jewish Needs, we ensure that we can meet the most important needs of the community at any given time. The Annual Campaign for Jewish Needs embodies the values and traditions of our Jewish community more than anything else we do. It says that we care about people, not about their politics or religious practices. It says that we will as a community address critical, often life-threatening issues today and into the future. For decades here in New Hampshire we have worked to meet the most important needs of the community with sound investments, real transparency, and complete integrity. The Impact of Jewish Federation. The impact of the Jewish Federation and our community s Annual Campaign for Jewish Needs is priceless. Countless lives have been cared for and reached out to; and centuriesold Jewish traditions and values are being preserved for future generations. At Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, we are committed to helping people connect to Judaism in ways that are meaningful to them. Building community and ensuring our Jewish future is fundamental to who we are. Our community is our inspiration. The Jewish Federation in collaboration with the Israel Action Network is circulating a petition against the unilateral declaration for an Independent Palestine instead advocating for a negotiated settlement between the two parties. The Jewish Federation with its partner The Foundation for Jewish Camp provided funding for 14 first-time New Hampshire youth to attend Jewish overnight camp this summer. The Federation Shlichah program bringing an Israeli Emissary to New Hampshire begins its seventh year with the return of Ore Ayah Dagan. Your support of the JFNH Annual Campaign makes all that we do possible. Social Service Program Free and confidential Emergency financial assistance Aging and eldercare issues Lifeline devices Linkage and Referral Temple Adath Yeshurun a Reform congregation, offers its members opportunities for Jewish identification and affiliation through the age-old purposes of the synagogue: WORSHIp. education. meeting. Beit T filah We are a House of Worship, meeting the religious and spiritual needs of the community, with: Weekly Shabbat services on Friday evening and Saturday morning Holiday services Support for life-cycle events Beit Midrash We are a House of Study, providing educational opportunities for adults and children, including: The Temple Adath Yeshurun Religious School, for children K-10 (Contact: Lisa Schechtman, School Principal, ) Torah Study/Adult Ed (Contact: Rabbi Davidson, ) Beit K Nesset - A House of Meeting, with opportunities for socializing and becoming part of the Temple family, including: MANTY, a teenage youth group, affiliated with NFTY. Sisterhood provides social programming and serves the Temple community Brotherhood sponsors religious, social and children s activities Seniors Forever Young, serves the needs of our members 60 and up. Please contact the office at for membership/ High Holy Day ticket information. Temple Adath Yeshurun 152 Prospect Street, Manchester PAGE 10 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011

11 Israeli Environmentalist to Speak at JFNH Gershon Peleg, the chairman of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI), will speak at a brunch at the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire on Sunday, September 11, at 11 AM. The event at 698 Beech Street, Manchester, is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required to the JFNH office ( , office@jewishnh.org). Gershon s talk will focus on Israel s natural environment and the challenges of meeting the region s water requirements. He will also discuss the impact of last winter s forest fires on the Hof HaCarmel region where he lives and the migratory birds that visit Israel each year. Sunday s JFNH event will include a display of photos taken by photographer Paula Singer of Kensington while on a birding tour of Israel last spring. The bagel and lox brunch will also offer an opportunity to speak informally with Gershon. While in New Hampshire, Peleg will tour the state, speaking at public events in Keene, Peterborough, Nashua, Concord, Manchester, Hanover, and Portsmouth. He will meet with NH environmentalists as well as Jewish community leaders. For a full schedule of his speaking engagements, My Summer at Camp By Trevor Siegel Your Federation at Work visit SPNI was founded in 1953 to promote knowledge, love, and respect for the land. Israel s largest environmental organization, SPNI encourages sustainable development that preserves open space and green areas. Its American affiliate also sponsors ecotours in Israel for families, groups, and individuals. Gershon has been a leader at Kibbutz Ma agan Michael, Israel s largest kibbutz, located on the Mediterranean coast south of Haifa. He earned a B.A. from Tel Aviv University in Gershon Peleg geography and Bible studies, and he holds a diploma in economics and business management. He is in New Hampshire as a guest of the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, which has a Sister City relationship with Hof HaCarmel, the hilly coastal region in Israel where Gershon lives. In addition to chairing SPNI, Gershon is chairman of Tzoran Active Systems Ltd., the Economic Committee of Kibbutz Ma agan Michael, and Plasson Industries, a company that produces plastic piping components for gas and water. He is past director of the Institute for Sea Water Aquaculture at Kibbutz Ma agan Michael. Going to Crane Lake Camp meant so much to me. My brother had gone, and now I went and had a lifetime of fun memories. When I got there, I already knew one of my counselors! I loved the sports there and I even went to a gymnastics competition. Going to camp really got me more connected with Judaism because of limmud, services, and being with Jewish friends. It s funny that I was so scared to go but I made such great friends and I cried when I left. Trevor is the son of Lori and Corey Siegel of Hanover. He received a campership grant from JFNH and The Foundation for Jewish Camp to attend Crane Lake Camp this summer. Looking for a Jewish Connection? Make your connection at the Jewish Federation of NH To find out more, or send an request to office@jewishnh.org New Hampshire s Sam Fuld continued from page 1 ing a degree in economics in 2004 while playing for the Stanford Cardinal. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2004, and joined the Rays this year. Fuld is the son of District 21 state senator Amanda Merrill and Kenneth Fuld, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and a psychology professor at the University of New Hampshire. Ken Fuld grew up in New York City, the son of Robert Fuld and Marjorie Friedman Fuld. His father s family came to America in the late nineteenth century, but his mother s relatives perished in the Holocaust. Ken attended the historic Central Synagogue, one of the oldest Reform congregations in New York City. Our rabbi was Jonah Bondi Wise, a son of the famous Isaac Mayer Wise, Ken says. Isaac Mayer Wise was a founder of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and Hebrew Union College, and Jonah was a founder of the United Jewish Appeal. Ken says that when Sam was growing up in Durham, lighting the Hanukah candles was particularly important to him: He loved reciting the prayers, which he read using transliterations. Mandy Merrill was born in Massachusetts in a Catholic family and moved to New Hampshire when she was 10. She attended public schools in South Hampton and Hampton, NH. She graduated from UNH in 1974 and received a Ph.D. from Dartmouth College, where she met Ken. They have a daughter, Anna, a graduate of Northeastern University, who lives in the Boston area. Sam s middle name, Babson, is an old family name in the Merrill family. On April 18, a week after a four-hit Fenway Park debut, Sam had four hits in four at bats against the White Sox. That raised his batting average to an American League leading.396, to go along with his league lead in stolen bases. His batting average was the second-highest in team history through April 18. He became an instant legend on the Internet as Super Sam Fuld, and in a May 29 promotion the Rays handed out Super Sam capes to the kids. Fuld added another chapter to his legend on August 8, tripling home two runs with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning of a game with the Kansas City Royals, capping a five-run Rays rally in an 8-7 win. John Gregg of the sports media site Bleacher Report related the origins of the Twitter hashtag #LegendofSam- Fuld this way: With his name already on the lips of every Rays fan, he had a night for the ages in a nationally televised game against the Boston Red Sox. Having already collected a double, a triple and a home run, Fuld needed just a single to hit for the cycle. On his next at-bat, he hit a ball into the left field corner. Instead of pulling up at first base, he motored into second, choosing the integrity of the game over personal achievement, and cemented his place in Rays folklore. Major League Baseball reporter Anthony Castrovince commented that you won t find any other 5-foot- 9 New Hampshire-born, Jewish, diabetic outfielders in the Baseball Encyclopedia. Tyler Kepner of The New York Times interviewed Fuld in the Rays dugout at Tropicana Field in April, describing Sam s early interest in baseball statistics. On long car rides, he would call out totals for hits and at-bats and quiz his parents on the corresponding batting average. In a lengthy New Yorker article on July 4, Ben McGrath described a conversation Fuld had with some children with diabetes who asked him about his diet and his hemoglobin tests, and Fuld answered in detail, mentioning that as a child he had earned his mother s trust in monitoring his blood sugar levels. One mother spoke up: Thank you. You re such a hero to all of us. Sam Fuld is married to Sarah Kolodner Fuld, whom he met at Exeter. She was a goalie on Princeton s lacrosse team. They have a son, Charlie, 19 months, and are expecting a second child soon. They live part of the time in St. Petersburg and the rest of the time in Jupiter, Florida. Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 11

12 By Rabbi Levi Krinsky The Baal Shem Tov, founder of Chasidism, once told the following allegorical story: Once upon a time the lion, king of the jungle, grew furious with all of the other animals. His ire evoked deep fear in the hearts of his subjects. What should we do? murmured the animals at an emergency meeting. If the lion lets loose his anger, we are all finished. Have no worries, came the voice of the fox, known as the smartest of the animals. In my memory banks are stored 300 stories and anecdotes. When I present them to the lion, his mood will be transformed. The animals were overjoyed, and they embarked on a march toward the lion s den to watch the fox restore the relationship between the lion and his subjects. As they were wending their way from the Bimah through the jungle, the fox suddenly turned to his animal friends and said, I fear I just forgot 100 of my entertaining stories. As rumors of the fox s lapse of memory spread, many animals were overtaken by profound trepidation. Have no worries, came the calming voice of the bear, 200 vignettes of a brilliant fox are more than enough to get that arrogant lion rolling in laughter. A little while later, as the entourage was nearing the lion s den, the fox suddenly turned to another colleague. I can t believe I just forgot another 100 of my anecdotes. They simply slipped my mind. The animals became more fearful. Have no worries, came the reassuring voice of the deer. 100 fox stories will suffice to capture the imagination of our king. A few moments later, they were all at the lion s den. The animals were trembling as he emerged, rose to his full The King and I might and glory, and cast a fierce gaze upon them. The moment of truth arrived. All the animals looked up with beseeching eyes to their bright representative. Now was the time for the fox to approach the lion and accomplish the great mission of reconciliation. At that very moment, the fox turned to the animals and said, I am sorry, but I forgot my last 100 stories. I have nothing to say to the king. The animals panicked. You are a vicious liar, they cried. You deceived us completely. What are we to do now? My job, responded the fox calmly, was to persuade you to journey from your own homes to the lion s den. I have accomplished my mission. You are here. Now, let each and every one of you discover your own voice and rehabilitate your own personal relationship with the king. This story, concluded the Baal Shem Tov, illustrates a common problem in institutionalized religion. We come to synagogue on the High Holidays and rely on the cantors and rabbis to serve as our representatives to the King of Kings. Like the animals who depended on the fox, we depend on them to get the job done for us. Yet, that is not what they are here for. Their job is only to get us to the lion s den so to speak to inspire and uplift us so that we have the courage to face the King of Kings. Their job is only to get us to leave our selfcontained domains and embark on a journey toward something far deeper and more real. Each one of us has a unique and distinct voice the voice of the soul. We are here to use that voice to speak to God directly. Each one of us with our own words, with our own soul. Rabbi Levi Krinsky, Director of Chabad in Manchester, can be reached at Rabbi@lubavitchnh.com. Rabbi Samuel R. Seicol continued from page 1 nity chaplain for the Kivel Geriatric Center in Phoenix, AZ, and then for the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the Aged in Boston; and the Hillel Rabbi of MIT. Rabbi Seicol then began a new phase of his career where he specialized in interim positions, serving as interim rabbi of Wellesley College Hillel (for the High Holy Days), Cape Cod Synagogue, Temple Anshe Amunim in Pittsfield, MA, and Congregation Beth Am in Tampa, FL. He comes to Temple Israel of Dover as permanent rabbi immediately after completing a successful stint as interim rabbi at Congregation Bet Ha am in Portland, ME. Rabbi Seicol has led many different spiritual workshops, has written numerous articles, and has taught a wide range of adult education classes as well as giving numerous courses on the college level. He is also a bridge teacher. Rabbi Seicol and his wife, Jenni, have two daughters and a son, and four granddaughters. The entire community is invited to come and worship with the congregation and its new rabbi as he conducts Sabbath and holiday services at Temple Israel of Dover. Shop, Save, Donate at jewishnh.org/save 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. PAGE 12 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011

13 from thebimah Selichot Service - Saturday, Sept. 24 Congregation Ahavas Achim (in Brattleboro) Temple Beth Jacob, Concord with Congregation Betenu Temple Adath Yeshurun Etz Chayim Synagogue Temple Adath Yeshurun Upper Valley Jewish Community, Roth Center, Hanover Erev Rosh Hashanah - Wednesday, Sept. 28 Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene Congregation Betenu, Amherst Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry Temple Adath Yeshurun Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua Temple Beth Jacob, Concord Temple B nai Israel, Laconia Temple Israel, Dover Temple Israel, Manchester Temple Israel, Portsmouth Upper Valley Jewish Community, Rollins Chapel, Dartmouth 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:15 PM 8 PM 8 PM 8 PM 7:30 PM 8 PM 7 PM 7:30 PM 7 PM Rosh Hashanah, First Day - Thursday, Sept. 29 Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation 9 AM Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene 9:30 AM Congregation Betenu, Amherst 10:30 AM Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry 9:30 AM Temple Adath Yeshurun (w/children s service 3 PM) 10 AM Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua 9 AM Temple Beth Jacob, Concord (w/family service 2 PM) 10 AM Temple B nai Israel, Laconia (children s service, tashlich follows service) 10 AM Temple Israel, Dover 10 AM Temple Israel, Manchester 9 AM Temple Israel, Portsmouth (w/children s service 11 AM) 9 AM Upper Valley Jewish Community, Rollins Chapel, Dartmouth 8:30 AM Upper Valley Jewish Community, Roth Center 10 AM (family and tot services) Upper Valley Jewish Community, Hanover Inn (Reform service) 10 AM Tashlich - Thursday, Sept. 29 Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene (at Ashuelot River Park) Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry (following morning service) Temple Adath Yeshurun (at Door s Pond) Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua (walk from TBA to Nashua River) Temple Beth Jacob (White Park, White and Washington Streets, Concord) Temple Israel, Portsmouth (walk to Prescott Park) Upper Valley Jewish Community (walk from Roth Center to Occom Pond) NEW HAMPSHire HigH HOLY DAY SerVICES 2011/ PM 12:30 PM 4:30 PM 2 PM 12:45 PM 1 PM 5 PM Temple Israel, Portsmouth Upper Valley Jewish Community, Roth Center, Hanover Tashlich - Friday, Sept. 30 Temple Israel, Dover Temple Israel, Manchester Kol Nidre - Friday, Oct. 7 Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene Congregation Betenu, Amherst Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry Temple Adath Yeshurun Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua Temple Beth Jacob, Concord Temple B nai Israel, Laconia Temple Israel, Dover Temple Israel, Manchester Temple Israel, Portsmouth Upper Valley Jewish Community, Rollins Chapel, Dartmouth Yom Kippur - Saturday, Oct. 8 Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene Congregation Betenu, Amherst Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry Temple Adath Yeshurun (w/children s service 2 PM) Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua Temple Beth Jacob, Concord (w/young families service 2 PM) Temple B nai Israel, Laconia (w/children s service) Temple Israel, Manchester Temple Israel, Portsmouth (w/children s service 11 AM) Temple Israel, Dover Upper Valley Jewish Community, Alumni Hall, Dartmouth Upper Valley Jewish Community, Roth Center (family, tot services) Upper Valley Jewish Community, Hanover Inn (Reform service) 9 AM 8:45 AM 4 PM 3:30 PM 5:45 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:15 PM 8 PM 6 PM 8 PM 7:30 PM 8 PM 6 PM 6 PM 6:30 PM 10 AM 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 9:30 AM 10 AM 9 AM 10 AM 10 AM 9 AM 9 AM 10 AM 8:30 AM 10 AM 10 AM Yizkor and Ne ilah - Saturday, Oct. 8 Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene 5:30 PM Congregation Betenu, Amherst 3:45 PM Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry 4 PM Temple Adath Yeshurun 6:15 PM Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua 4:15 PM Temple Beth Jacob, Concord, followed by Break the Fast 4 PM Temple B nai Israel, Laconia 4 PM Temple Israel, Dover (break-fast follows shofar blowing) 3:30 PM Temple Israel, Portsmouth 5 PM Upper Valley Jewish Community, Rollins Chapel, Dartmouth (Mincha) 4:45 PM Upper Valley Jewish Community, Rollins Chapel, Dartmouth (Ne ilah) 6 PM Rosh Hashanah, Second Day - Friday, Sept. 30 Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene (w/tot Shanah, 5:30 PM) Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry Temple Adath Yeshurun Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua Temple Beth Jacob, Concord Temple Israel, Dover (family service at the pond) Temple Israel, Manchester 9 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 10 AM 9 AM 10 AM 3 PM 9 AM Break the Fast Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Congregation Betenu, Amherst Temple B nai Israel, Laconia Temple Israel, Manchester (Havdalah, Break the Fast) Temple Israel, Portsmouth Upper Valley Jewish Community, Rollins Chapel, Dartmouth Note: Some synagogues require tickets for high holidays seats. 6:30 PM 7 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7 PM 7:15 PM Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 13

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15 By Rahel Limor Along my journey, Jews have asked me if Judaism resonates with me. This is an excellent way to put it because it feels like the vibration of Judaism is in my being, down to the cellular level; my cells feel Jewish I choose Judaism. These are the words of my very good friend, Elisheva, who was born and grew up as a Catholic and as an adult chose to become Jewish. I recently conducted interviews with Jewish converts for my radio program, Israel is Real. I wanted to understand why anyone would choose to join a people, a nation, a religion that has suffered so much from sinat hinam (baseless hatred) and centuries of endless persecution. What is it that calls someone to become Jewish? As a long-time Jewish educator in a number of synagogues, principal at Congregation Betenu s religious school, and a Jewish parent, I am well aware of the challenges we face in keeping our children Jewish. Within the realm of New Hampshire s Jewish NOW ENROllING JFNH PRESCHOOL The place that inspires a love for Judaism and Learning Twenty-three years of Educating Children in Manchester 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 Half Day hours 8:45am 11:45am Full Day hours 8:45am 1:45pm 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. Education Choose Judaism communities I have observed three main goals that parents have for their children: 1) a Bar/Bat Mitzvah event, usually regarded as some sort of initiation ceremony into adulthood when in fact it actually marks the time when a child is called upon to make the decision to commit to living Jewishly according to the mitzvot (commandments); 2) providing an opportunity for the child to gain some knowledge and understanding about Judaism; and 3) receiving an exposure to Judaism. These three goals generally reflect a part-time commitment to Judaism. So what s really going on here? Are most Jews simply parttimers? My friend Elisheva learned about Judaism and gained some knowledge and exposure just like everyone else. However, in Elisheva s case her studies inspired her to become Jewish with all her heart, mind, soul and body to feel the vibrations every day down to the cellular level. She says: I found Judaism makes sense to me: the belief that there is one G-D, the meaning in the traditions, the mitzvot, the fact that it is a doing religion and not a passive one, and the fact that I may ask questions, discuss, argue, and ultimately come to my own conclusions. I love the fact that we can have different views and opinions, and a personal sense of our Judaism, and yet since our basic beliefs are the same and we share our history, there is still the feeling of community and community should play a big role in our lives we are still one people. These aren t the only reasons I chose to become Jewish. It is the fulfillment I get out of a Shabbat service. On Friday evening we could just note that Shabbat has begun. Intellectually we know it, but through the simple act of saying the blessing and lighting the candles we can help bring our spirit to Shabbat. I love the way my heart sings when I say the Shema and other prayers, the sense of a stronger connection to G-D and the world, the sense I have at shul that I am surrounded by my people, and the fact that I feel Jewish. As a people we have been engaged and committed to Jewish life for 4,000 years. Imagine that! Four thousand years of being Jewish. That s a lot of years. Clearly this is not the outcome of a part-time people. It s also clear that just being born Jewish is not enough. Like Elisheva, we, too, have to make the decision to choose Judaism. Then we must commit to it, which means that we have to work very hard if we intend to be full-time Jews. If not then we risk the chance that what Elisheva has found may not be around for much longer. With anti- Semitism once again on the rise, and with so many nations coming up against Israel, our Jewish homeland, can we afford to remain part-time Jews? Judaism is in fact more than just a religion or set of beliefs. It s a lifestyle that demands our active engagement in everything we do and in all that we are. Na aseh v nishmah: engage and then you will understand. A child s education comes first from the parent who is the child s first Jewish role model. At home a parent can set the example just by doing one or two simple rituals; for example lighting the Shabbat candles every Friday night or maybe saying a single blessing before taking a bite of food. A secondary education comes by enrolling children in a Jewish school or educational program. Jewish educators work very hard, many on a volunteer basis. I commend them on their commitment and devotion to teaching and inspiring future generations of Jews. It s now September and we are about to begin the year 5772 from creation. If you haven t yet done so, now is the time to enroll your children in one of NH s fine Jewish educational programs. Once enrolled, make sure you are committed to it by having your children show up each week in spite of sports or other scheduling conflicts that might come up. This is the year to show up at the Jewish plate; to feel your heart sing each time you say the Shema, to choose Judaism and to make Elisheva proud. Rahel is a proud Jewish-American- Israeli educator, school principal, award-winning singer-songwriter, therapeutic music practitioner, Jewish talk radio producer and host, bus driver, and proud mom of two grown Jewish children. Find her at Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 15

16 Book Review Reviewed by Merle Carrus Education Lipman Pike: America s First Home Run King by Richard Michelson If I say Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees, most people know immediately that I am naming baseball teams. But, if I say Cincinnati Red Stockings, New York Mutuals, or Troy Haymakers, you probably would not recognize them as teams in American baseball teams. They were some of the first Base teams in America in the 1800s, and Lip Lipman Pike was the first famous Jewish baseball player. Lipman Pike: America s First Home Run King by Richard Michelson is a story of the life and career of this famous Jewish baseball player. It is written as a picture book, but it is a fascinating story and interesting to people of all ages. In the mid 1800s Americans starting informally playing a game based on the English game rounders. The early versions of the game were called base, townball, or baseball. In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the rules that are still used for America s national pastime, and in 1858 The National Association of Base Ball Players was formed. The Pike family was of Dutch background and came to America at a time in history when a growing wave of Jews was leaving Europe and coming to America for greater economic opportunities as well as religious and political reasons. Lip s father, Emanuel, ran a haberdashery, and after Lip s baseball career ended, he took over the shop. Emanuel Pike encouraged his sons to assimilate through baseball while still retaining pride in their Jewish identity, says author Michelson. Though Lip s mother didn t see the purpose of chasing a leather ball around, Lip s father understood: I won t let Base interfere with the boys education But in America even the smartest young men chase balls like silly boys. We want our children to fit in with their neighbors, not to live like foreigners in their birthplace. A week after his Bar Mitzvah, Lip started playing ball. He became known as the Iron Batter and became one of the most Rabbi Bryna Milkow continued from page 1 prominent athletes of his time. He was the first professional ball player, meaning that he was the first to receive money for playing, and he was the first Jewish baseball player. Lipman Pike was also known as one of the fastest runners in the league. On August 16, 1873, Lip raced a fast trotting horse in a 100- yard sprint at Baltimore s Newington Park. He won the race by four yards. The book is beautifully illustrated by Zachery Pullen. He captures the feeling of old time baseball, and the styles of early American clothes and baseball uniforms. congregants of Etz Hayim, planning the calendar, and getting ready for the school year. Rabbi Milkow looks forward to meeting members of the New Hampshire Jewish community and continuing to strength the warm relationship of Etz Hayim with the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire and the other area congregations. Wishing you a peaceful We re Back! Newly Renovated Mint Bistro now with full Sushi Bar. Join us on Facebook or Twitter for updates and specials! 1105 Elm Street Manchester MINT new year rosanne@danfreedesign.com PAGE 16 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011

17 Education Book Note: Freedom s Daughters By Carole S. Appel This past spring marked the fiftieth anniversary of the civil rights movement s Freedom Rides, which joined the Montgomery bus boycott and the lunch counter sit-ins in what reporter and author Lynne Olson describes as epochal events... inspiring thousands of people from black sharecroppers in Mississippi to white students at Smith and Yale to become part of a historic crusade. The Freedom Riders boarded Greyhound and Trailways buses in Washington, DC, to integrate the bus stations of Birmingham and Montgomery in Alabama and Jackson in Mississippi. They were met at the stations with brutal beatings at the hands of police in encounters that Olson details in her book Freedom s Daughters: The Unsung Heroines of the Civil Rights Movement from 1830 to 1970 (Scribner, 2001). At one point, the riders were arrested and taken to Mississippi s notorious Parchman Prison. The men and women were subjected to humiliating and painful body searches before being packed into hot, crowded, filthy cells -- the women separate from the men -- where they sang continuously to overcome the horrors they were enduring. While reading Olson s superb book recently, I came upon this paragraph, which might particularly interest readers of the Reporter: Occasionally, a rabbi would come up from Jackson to visit, and many of the young women enjoyed the visits so much that they became, as one put it, instant converts to Judaism. But the conversions had a decidedly secular motive. The women would cluster around the rabbi as he began chanting Hebrew prayers. When the bored guards tuned out, he would slip in news, in the same singsong drone, about what was doing on in the country and the world, along with communications from their families. Did you get your glasses? he chanted to one young woman. To another, Are you taking your medicine? The women would chant back their replies. He was our main contact with the outside world, said rider Joan Trumpauer. I don t know if the guards ever caught on to what we were saying. Singer/Storyteller Kickoff for TI Portsmouth School Year Temple Israel Portsmouth Religious School kicks off its school year with a Welcome Back family event on Sunday, September 11, at 9 AM. Singer, storyteller, and songwriter Steve Blunt will entertain, featuring traditional American and multicultural material including Biblical standards, such as Oh Pharaoh, Pharaoh. Drumming/ percussion selections will focus on themes of peace, salaam, and shalom. Blunt s songs appeal to audiences of all ages. To enroll in TIP Religious School, contact the director of education at x14. 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 Tishrei 5772 September 2011 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 17

18 A happy and healthy New year - Roz and Gerry Angoff L Shan a tova u' metuka! May 5772 be a year of peace and fulfillment for you and yours. Fran Berman L Shanah Tovah Ray & Lori Boelig May your home be blessed with love and joy throughout a very happy and healthy new year. Rikki and Michael Bornstein L Shana Tova! Roberta Brayer Best wishes for a happy, healthy year Muriel, Ed, and Chip Broad Wishing everyone a happy new year and an enjoyable High Holiday season The Cheifetz Family Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year! Tiffany, David, Sklar, Flynn, and Wiliam Cohen L Shana Tovah from the Cohen Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies at Keene State College L Shanah Tova Rabbi Beth Davidson Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year. Debbie and Greg De Passe and family May the New Year bring all the blessings of peace, health and happiness to you and yours. L Shana Tova! Jeff Fladen Peace to all and a year of accomplishment and satisfaction Hilda W. Fleisher L Shanah Tovah. May this year be filled with joy, peace, and harmony Lee and Jeffrey Forgosh New Hampshire will always be in our hearts. A peaceful year to all Margy and Joel Friedman L Shana Tova! The Halper Family Best wishes for a sweet New Year Carolyn and Philip Hollman Pray for the peace of Jerusalem Brenda B. Johnston L Shana Tova Tikateinu Robert and Judith Jolton L Shana Tova! Pat Kalik PAGE 18 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011

19 L Shan a tova u metuka! We wish you a safe and healthy year! The Kushner Family Andy, Norm, Scott, Kenny, Lauren, Matthew Kushner and Jaime Palter Wishing everyone a year of health, happiness, peace, and good fortune. L Shana Tova Michael Rosenblum and Stephanie Wolf-Rosenblum L Shana Tova! Gary and Rochelle Lindner & family L Shana Tova! September To health and happiness best wishes to the community! --Micha Lipovsky, Able Locksmiths L Shana Tova Rhonda and Jay Madnick A happy, healthy, and sweet New Year from Rabbi Robin Nafshi, Cantor Shira Nafshi and Temple Beth Jacob Best wishes for a sweet and healthy New Year Linda and Sol Rockenmacher Best wishes for a happy & healthy New Year JoAnn and Marc Rubenson Here s to a sweet year blessed with health and peace Beth Ann Salzman L Shana Tova! Lou and Cathy Schwartz and family Support Israel in 5772 Karen Satz & Rabbi Joshua Segal Shana Tovah to all our NH friends. May this be a year of peace. Joyce and Bob Selig Happy health New Year to all our wonderful Manchester Jewish community Karen and Mark Silverstein Best Wishes for the New Year Steve Solomon L Shana Tova David G. Stahl and Family Happy New Year! Julie, Phil, Benjamin & Dani Taub L Shana Tova! - Liliane Sznycer and Abner Taub May the New Year be filled with the blessings of peace, friends, and family Richard and Frances Winneg L Shana Tova! Judy and Marty Wolff Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 19

20 Recent Events Etz Hayim Celebrates Shabbat on Lake Pawtuckaway By Steve Soreff At 9:30 AM on Saturday, June 18, a group assembled at the home of Peggy Tucker and Steve Soreff in Nottingham. Some had their own kayaks, other used the St. Pierres vessels. At about 10 AM a fleet of nine kayaks and two canoes headed for an island in the south end of Lake Pawtuckaway. The group consisted of Rabbi Louis Rieser, Ore Ayah Dagan (our shlichah), Miriam Gitterman, Jay Madnick, Richard and Alyssa Rosenberg, Debby Silverstein. Peggy Tucker, Steve Soreff, Bruce Wechsler, and Al, Jonathan and Joshua Shamash. We had a minyan! Once ashore on the island, Rabbi Rieser led us through the Shabbat service using the synagogue s Gates of Prayer Shabbat prayer book. We concluded the service by singing Adon Olam to the tune of Gilligan s Island. We then all participated in Torah study led by Rabbi Rieser. The Torah portion was Sh lach L cha, which dealt with sending the spies ahead of the Israelites to see the condition of the Promised Land and included the prescription for the fringes on the corners of the tallit. The discussion centered around the different ways each of us sees things and noted the distinction between what we really see and what we believe we see. The armada had set off in the morning with the sky gray and semi-threatening, but once on the island the sun emerged. It was a beautiful morning of prayer, study, scenery, fellowship, and sharing. And on the small adjacent island, we discovered a loon sitting on her egg! A hardy group from Etz Hayim Synagogue celebrate Shabbat in a beautiful natural setting. Kosher hot dogs, smiling children, and fireworks made for a great Jewish Pride Night July 28 at the Fisher Cats baseball game in Manchester. Jerry Klinger, president of the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation, spoke on Aug. 6 at the dedication of a plaque commemorating Temple Israel of Portsmouth as the first permanent Jewish house of worship in New Hampshire. Speakers included Elaine Krasker, whose grandparents were among the founders of TI; Barney Share, past president of TI; Cara Osborn, an aide to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen; Prof. Harvard Sitkoff; Leslie Schwartz, TI vice-president; Jeff Fladen, JFNH executive director; and Rabbi Barry Krieger. Gov. John Lynch sent a proclamation to mark the occasion. PAGE 20 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011

21 Recent Events Sunapee-Kearsarge Salutes Yiddish Roots By Arthur Rosen The August meeting of the Sunapee-Kearsarge Jewish Community drew a capacity audience. People came to Newbury from a 40-mile radius to join in a salute to perhaps the greatest Jewish generation of our time, the people who left their friends and families, traveled thousands of miles in destitute conditions, and built new lives in a new country. Jewish community members recreated the era by bringing the foods and desserts of the time. Klezmer music played in the background, and the party table abounded in kugel, chopped liver, and gefilte fish along with halvah, cheesecake, and a superb chocolate babka. The only thing missing was a can of Dr. Brown s celray tonic. Along with the foods of the era, a PowerPoint presentation was offered giving the history of the Eastern Eu- ropean Jewish immigration and contrasting it with the earlier German Jewish immigration. Highlights were personal stories by Cheryl Weinstein, Don Kaplan, and Martha Bobruf, including tales of Trans-Siberian railroad box cars, Siberian work camps, a birth in Siberia, a murder in China, and years spent in transit through a dozen or more countries. While the lack of Dr. Brown s celray tonic was bemoaned, Maureen Rosen, a host for the afternoon, reported that the next morning she found a single can of Dr. Brown outside her front door. Jerry Stiller would have called it a Festivus miracle! The next meeting of the Sunapee- Kearsarge Jewish Community will be held from 2 and 4 PM on Sunday, October 16, in Grantham at the Eastman community Lakeview Room. Hosts will be Marsha and Joel Ash and the Eastman community. The JFNH Preschool enjoyed a visit to Holbrook Farms in Bedford, owned by Jane Silberberg. On a perfect summer night, the Doris E., flying an Israeli flag, cruised Lake Winnipesaukee carrying a full boat load of members of the Jewish community. Upon seeing the first star, Rabbi Hannah Orden and Cantorial Soloist Melody Funk of Temple B nai Israel in Laconia led a very spiritual Havdalah service in prayer and joyous songs, as the congregation experienced the peace and serenity of the close of the Sabbath. The event was sponsored, in part, by the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire. In August Geoffrey Brahmer, M.Div. presented Lamentation for Lodz at Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, showing life in the Nazicontrolled Lodz Ghetto with all of its dilemmas, challenges, tragedy, and suffering through photos, diaries, and survivors memoirs. Charlie Sherman addresses the monthly meeting of the Jewish Professionals Network on August 17 at Z Food & Drink in Manchester. On June 18, Etz Hayim Synagogue hosted the Wholesale Klezmer Band for a night of fine music and dancing, presented as part of Etz Hayim s cultural programming and supported by a grant from the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire. Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 21

22 wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year Traditional Honey Cake Ingredients 3 1/2 cups flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/8 tsp powdered cloves 1/2 tsp powdered ginger 1/16 tsp allspice 4 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 4 tbsp vegetable oil 2 cups honey 1/2 cup strong coffee Directions Beat the eggs, gradually adding the sugar until thick and light in color. Add the oil, honey and coffee. Stir in all spices, baking soda and baking powder and flour. Pour into 2 lightly greased loaf pans. Bake for 50 minutes at 325. Makes 2 honey cakes In addition to carrying all of the items needed for this recipe, Hannaford has a great offering of kosher products and holiday items. PAGE 22 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011

23 Just for Fun SPORTS IN ISRAEL F P A M L B A S K E T B A L L G N I C N E F K R G R O Y I P H P S S R G Z E U N A W E X T U C I R J U C K B I C L K K P V N L W S C G A W M K I C P L SPORTS IN ISRAEL N O I X O M S B I M W N O E G F P A M L B A S K E T B A L L G N I C N E F K R G R O Y I P G L L S S E E I Y I R G H O E H P S S R G Z E U N A W E X T U C I R J U C K B I C L K K P W N L L B P S U W W E T L I N V N L W S C G A W M K I C P L G K I A E G K A R S S F N Q F N O I X O M S B I M W N O E G G L L S S E E I Y I R G H O E Y U L X B Y S M I X T V Y W R W N L L B P S U W W E T L I N F L G C O T B Z I L L W N Z S G K I A E G K A R S S F N Q F Y U L X B Y S M I X T V Y W R W K X M J B F A C R I C K E T F L G C O T B Z I L L W N Z S W K X M J B F A C R I C K E T T E N N I S R O L D N N E J P T E N N I S R O L D N N E J P L L A B T O O F S L G Q G T Q L L A B T O O F S L G Q G T Q H N T Y R T Z M M K F P X V C H N T Y R T Z M M K F P X V C Sports in Israel Match the Facts Game Jewish Sports Hall of Fame kadur-regel Maccabiah Games Suffolk Y JCC, Commack, NY 1988 Seoul Olympics kah door SAHL 1972 Munich Olympics international Jewish athletic event similar to Olympics held every 4 years in Israel Matkor (rackets) Eitan Friedlander and Shimshon Brockman finished 4th in sailing because they would not participate in the final race on Yom Kippur Where you can practice swimming remembered for PLO attacks on 11 Israeli athletes and coaches Football locally developed game cross between tennis and table tennis Bowling Kah DOH ret / Bou leeng Basketball Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Lake Kinneret, Sea of Galilee BASEBALL BASKETBALL BOWLING BOXING CRICKET FENCING BASEBALL BASKETBALL BOWLING FOOTBALL GOLF HOCKEY RUGBY SAILING SOCCER BOXING CRICKET FENCING SOFTBALL SWIMMING TENNIS TRACK VOLLEYBALL WRESTLING FOOTBALL GOLF HOCKEY RUGBY SAILING SOCCER Answer to tile scramble: "American football is played in Israel at the Kraft Family Stadium in Jerusalem" SOFTBALL SWIMMING TENNIS TRACK VOLLEYBALL WRESTLING Answer to tile scramble: "American football is played in Israel at the Kraft Family Stadium in Jerusalem" Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 23

24 By Linda L. Gerson The curtain is rising on planning for the 2012 New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival, which will take place from Saturday, March 17, through Sunday, March 26, JFNH Jewish Film Festival cochairs Pat Kalik and I got a jump start on the 2012 planning process in June as delegates to the First Jewish Film Presenters Conference in New York City. The conference was sponsored by the JCC Association in partnership with JCC Manhattan, Foundation for Jewish Culture, and other like-minded organizations. JCC Manhattan hosted the event. Attendees included 75 film festival professionals from across North America and film presenters from large established festivals, such as San Francisco, Palm Beach, and Toronto, as well as emerging and smaller Jewish Arts & Entertainment 2012 Film Festival Planning Gets Underway Jeremy Cowan (the owner of Shmaltz Brewing Company) and Leah Konig (a writer and cookbook author whose work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine and the Forward, among other publications) are currently researching a book project on Jews and beer. Longstanding stereotypes that Jews don t drink beer aside, many of today s best known craft beers, from Sierra Nevada and Pete s Wicked Ale in California to Vermont s Magic Hat Brewery and New York s Heartland Brewery, were founded by Jews. Cowan and Konig are seeking the public s help to track down other Jewish beer connections, particularly Jews involvement as creators, consumers, and connoisseurs of fermented grain throughout history. Here are a few of the tidbits they ve discovered so far: * The Talmud references four different types of beer: date beer, fig beer, berry beer, and the most prized barley beer. * Nearly 50% of Jews living in 18th century Poland were tavern keepers or otherwise involved in the brewing and sale of beer and vodka. * Film directing legend Steven Spielberg s grandmother came from a brewing family. Brews and Jews community film festivals. This unique conference offered a two-day, jam-packed agenda that provided the opportunity to meet key Jewish film distributors, collaborate with film presenter colleagues large and small on programming, learn about resources, and attend workshops on outreach, PR, marketing, fundraising, and sponsorship. We also had the opportunity to meet and learn from colleagues from major film festivals such as the Tribeca Film Festival, Latino HBO Film Festival, The Hamptons Film Festival, and the GLT Film Festival. Each evening a premiere film was shown in the onsite JCC theater. The conference was a true exchange of resources, ideas, and information. It set the stage with a solid foundation to begin planning the 2012 NH Jewish * Jews were pioneers of the brewing industry in locales as far-flung as Denver, Anaheim, CA, and even New Zealand! * Jewish gangster Dutch Schulz, aka the Beer Baron of the Bronx, made his money during Prohibition through illegal beer distribution. The authors are on the lookout for additional textual references, contact names, anecdotes, articles, random associations, songs/artwork, etc. To share information, contact them at or Film Festival. On July 12, Federation hosted the Kick-Off 2012 Festival Planning Meeting in Manchester. We welcomed more than a dozen new Film Festival volunteers along with our dedicated core committee members. The initial meeting allowed the team as a whole to get acquainted and learn about the Festival 2012 development process. Film and program ideas and expansion plans for new locations, venues, and events were shared. Volunteers signed up for specific committee assignments. The committee encourages participation by any additional volunteers who wish to join us. Volunteers are needed to help on a number of key committees. Please contact Pat Kalik or me for details. In August, the Selection Committee began the important task of viewing films for the 2012 Festival. The film choices are numerous. The final 2012 Festival film program, venues, and events will be determined by year end. The New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival introduced a new feature in August: a Facebook Fan page, where you can follow the festival s progress. Keep up to date on the Festival Committee s news and activities as they unfold leading up to the 2012 event. The 2012 Festival promises to be more exciting than ever, with compelling films and special festival activities and events. Save the date, and let us entertain you at Federation s premiere cultural event of the year on screen Saturday, March 17 Sunday, March 26, 2012, in locations statewide. Jewish Professional Networking JPNGroup Wednesday, September 21st from 5:30 7 PM Z Food & Drink, 860 Elm St., Manchester Guest Speaker Rabbi Jon Spira-Savett, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua Ethics in the Workplace and the Marketplace Join us for drinks, appetizers, $10/person. and an opportunity to talk RSVP required to: about your business. cheryl@printingnh.com or Ledgewood Wealth Advisors is a sponsor of the Professional Networking Group PAGE 24 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011

25 Summer at Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation (BHC) is filled with religious and cultural events for the congregation and community. Among them is the fifth annual Cultural The Colonial, which includes four films and a live concert this year; a BHC Family Ketubah Exhibit; and preliminary planning for a North Country Jewish Cultural Center. The Cultural The Colonial, co-sponsored by BHC and the Colonial Theatre, Bethlehem, continues beyond summer through October. Each event is introduced by Professor Edwin Seroussi, Director of the Jewish Music Research Centre, Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The Grammy-award winning film Klezmatics: On Holy Ground will be featured at 7:30 PM on Thursday, Sept. 1. The band s website states, The Klezmatics are a wildly fascinating, talented and unpredictable bunch and at a certain point, usually pretty early on, the documentary process becomes one of art imitating life. The New York Klezmatics began their work together in 1986 and have since traveled through the US, Canada, Israel, and Europe. They have appeared on PBS s Great Performance Series with Itzhak Perlman and on Garrison Keillor s A Prairie Home Companion. The second September Cultural Series event at 3 PM., Sunday, Sept. 11, is a North Country Chamber Players concert, Dreams and Prayers of Isaac Arts & Entertainment Cultural The Colonial Brings Jewish Arts to Bethlehem the Blind. As part of their season, the North Country Chamber Players selected Osvaldo Golijob s composition interpreting the studies of Isaac the Blind, the great kabbalist rabbi of Provence, eight centuries ago. Isaac based his studies on the mystical qualities of Hebrew alphabet letters and their combinations, and focuses on each word s roots. The composer says, Their root is in a name, for the letters are like branches which appear in the manner of flickering flames, mobile and nevertheless linked to the coal. The October 5 selection is the film Mahler on the Couch, at 7:30 PM at the Colonial. Set in fin de siècle elite Vienna, viewers learn the story of Gustav Mahler s marriage to beautiful Alma and his friendship with Sigmund Freud. After 10 years, the 19- year difference in Alma s and Gustav s ages and the death of one child have increased the strains and tensions of their marriage. Mahler refuses to allow Alma to write music. ( I need a wife, not a colleague. ) Alma falls in love with Walter Gropius, and a distraught Mahler seeks advice from Freud. The soundtrack includes Symphony 10 First Movement, written by Mahler and performed by Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Planned and arranged by Hazzan Marlena Fuerstman, the BHC Family Ketubah Exhibit opened with a reception in BHC s Abe Goldstone Library on August 12 and continues through the High Holy Day season.. The exhibit includes a collection of Jewish wedding contracts, photos, and mini-memoirs of wedding days. Hours: Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays: 9:30 AM-12 noon; Fridays, 7:15-9 PM; and by appointment (Contact Hazzan Marlena marlena1st@aol.com). Ice Cream Social Please join as we offer a warm welcome to our RETURNING shlichah Ore Ayah Dagan At an Ice Cream Social on Thursday, September 8 at 7:00 PM At the Federation building 698 Beech Street in Manchester Please RSVP at or office@jewishnh.org. MCTP Sends Out OLIVER! Casting Call Manchester Community Theatre Players (MCTP), the good folks who brought you Fiddler On The Roof, Children Of Eden, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, The Wizard of Oz, and The Music Man, will be presenting OLIVER! this fall. Bringing vividly to life Dickens s timeless characters with its everpopular story of the boy who asked Serving Your Real Estate NeedsWith Professionalism MARGIE HODES REALTOR Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan 168 So. River Road, Bedford Office Phone: Cell #: Fax #: mhodes@kw.com for more, Lionel Bart s sensational score includes Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two, I d Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me, and many more. MCTP is looking for actors ages 8 85 as well as stage crew and set builders. Auditions will take place at the JFNH Theatre, 698 Beech St., Manchester, on Sunday, Sept. 11, 1 6 PM; Monday, Sept. 12, 6 9 PM; and Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6 9 PM. The production dates are Saturday, Nov. 19 (evening), and Sunday, Nov. 20 (matinee and evening). Visit MCTP.INFO for details, cast of characters, and a synopsis of this wonderful musical. Feel free to contact Alan Kaplan or Steve Short by phone or through the web page. NEW HAMPSHire HigH HOLY DAY SerVICES See schedule on page 13 Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 25

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27 Tributes JFNH Tributes Received as of August 10, 2011 Annual Campaign Paul and Bonna Terban in honor of Stan Juda Jewish Federation of New Hampshire Staff in honor of Jeff Fladen s daughter Kristina s marriage Michael Rosenblum and Stephanie Wolf-Rosenblum in honor of Jeff Fladen s daughter Kristina s marriage Friends of the NH Jewish Film Festival Jeff Fladen wishing Pat Kalik s mother a speedy recovery Kushner-Tumen Family Fund For Children Adrienne Baum, Keith Spiro and family in memory of Betty Kushner Adrienne Baum and Keith Spiro to Andy and Norm Kushner in honor of Kenny & Lauren s engagement Adrienne Baum and Keith Spiro in honor of Norm and Andy Kushner s new grandson, Matthew Benjamin Alan and Nancy Friedberg to Mr. and Mrs. Norm Kushner in honor on Kenny & Lauren s engagement Norm and Andy Kushner to Mr. and Mrs. James Bornstein in honor of being good friends and people Norm and Andy Kushner in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Brean s father Morris Brookner Norm and Andy Kushner in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jolton s Uncle Gus Freibaum Norm and Andy Kushner in honor of Robert Jolton s special birthday Norm and Andy Kushner wishing Barry Scotch a speedy recovery Dr. and Mrs. Marc S. Rubenson in honor of Norm and Andy Kushner s new grandson, Matthew Benjamin Jeanne Good Rubenson in honor of Norm and Andy Kushner s new grandson, Matthew Benjamin Steve and Fran Short of in honor of Norm and Andy Kushner s new grandson and in honor of Kenny s engagement Jane and Steven Silberberg to Andy and Norm Kushner in honor of Kenny and Lauren s engagement Muriel and Edward Broad Preschool Scholarship Fund Delores Younger and Ron Wilson in honor of Ed Broad s special birthday Preschool Fund Debra Garlin and Michael Yellin PJ Library Fund Jeff Fladen in memory of Audrey Steinberg s father, Irwin Orleck Social Services Jean Buck Edith and Milton Novak in memory of Judith and Bob Jolton s Uncle Gus Freibaum Rhoda and Ralph Rudnick in memory of Ethel Greenspan Zosia Yellin and Family in honor of Zosia s graduation from the 2 year class and Miss Jane s retirement from the preschool Friends of the Reporter Jeff Crocker Shirley Garrett Patricia A. Quinn Friends of the Reporter $25 and up Elenore Freedman JoAnn Meyers Bob and Joyce Selig Harvey Shepard 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 he 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: Name of Tribute Card recipient: Address of Tribute Card recipient: Contribution: in honor in memory of on the occasion of JFNH Preschool XYZ/R&R/Senior Program Social Services Camperships NH Jewish Library Friends of The Reporter General Fund Supporter of the Reporter $50 and up Margy and Joel Friedman Karl and Paula Singer Angels of the Reporter $100 and up Carolyn and Philip Hollman Name of Sender: Address of Sender: Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 27

28 International News A Community Response to UDI By the Israel Action Network IAN is a collaboration of the Jewish Federations of North America and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs The leadership of the Palestinian Authority (PA) has indicated that it will pursue enhanced standing at the United Nations, including the possibility of requesting member state status, at the upcoming session of the United Nations General Assembly in late September. (This initiative broadly has become known as the unilateral declaration of independence UDI.) Admission of a member state requires a recommendation from the Security Council and twothirds vote of the General Assembly. There are other options available short of achieving full member state status, and there is no way to know at this point exactly what scenario will unfold as we move toward the convening of the General Assembly. Through this initiative the PA appears to be abandoning a path to a negotiated settlement, at least for the time being, and using the UN as a vehicle to isolate and build diplomatic pressure on Israel. A considerable majority of UN member states would likely support admission of a Palestinian state in the General Assembly. Fortunately, the United States maintains a veto in the Security Council and the Obama Administration has stated its strong opposition to this initiative. As such a Palestinian state clearly will not be admitted to the UN in the foreseeable future. However, even if unsuccessful due to a US veto, the Palestinian Authority may pursue other efforts to bolster its non-member status or to memorialize its stance on issues such as borders, refugees, Jerusalem, and other issues. In short, UDI comes with significant diplomatic and symbolic implications. The fundamental argument against UDI is that the Israeli-Palestinian dispute can and should be resolved through direct negotiations based on the formula of two states for two peoples. Instead, taking unilateral steps to impose a solution through UDI and increasing pressure on Israel by using the UN, the PA will only set back prospects for advancing peace. This is the policy view held by all lev- els of the US government, including the administration and both houses of Congress. The United States and Israel are engaged in an active diplomatic campaign to encourage as many states as possible to oppose UDI, especially the European Union (EU) nations and those that generally vote along with the EU. This will help make a strong case that the democracies of the world recognize the necessity of a negotiated settlement. It will also help deny the momentum that the Palestinians seek to build with this unilateral action. The organized American Jewish community is working in tandem with this diplomatic campaign to influence the decisions of key foreign countries. It is imperative that we do all we can to maximize the number of countries opposing UDI. National organizations with global reach have been meeting with senior government leaders. While the situation is fluid and targeted countries and messages are evolving, local communities led by Federations and JCRCs can play a pivotal role in reinforcing these strategic efforts. The Israel Actionn Network will continue to work directly with you and provide updates regarding both outreach and messages in your efforts to reach out to consulates, communicate with ambassadors in Washington, DC and at the United Nations, and discreetly mobilize individuals with special relationships to the targeted countries. In addition, if UDI proceeds in September, we anticipate that there will be considerable political and media attention devoted to it. This presents an opportunity for us to convey the message that Israel and the Israeli people do not oppose Palestinian statehood. On the contrary, Israelis seek a fair solution, one that will bring a negotiated peace based on two states that, at long last, will provide the security and normalcy sought for the last 63 years. It is important that communities be prepared to have voices from Israel, the Jewish community and prominent non-jewish leaders filling the public square with this message. The Israel Action Network (IAN) will provide materials, resources and the guidance necessary to achieve this objective. Finally, no matter what happens in September, there will be a day after. The challenges ahead are unclear. After all, it was the great philosopher Yogi Berra who asserted that prediction is very hard, especially about the future. The Nakba and Naksa protests, the flotilla, the Ben Gurion Airport fly-in, UDI even divestment resolutions and attempts to remove Israeli products from grocery shelves all fit within a broad strategy of mounting a non-violent and global confrontation with Israel with the purpose of isolating her from the family of nations, what we also refer to as delegitimization. (This also does not suggest that a strategy of violence against Israel has been abandoned.) In essence, the delegitimizers seek to accomplish a paradigm shift. Until the 1980s, there was the Arab-Israel conflict. Then especially with the first intifada in the late 80s followed by the Oslo Agreement in 1993 we saw the conflict increasingly revolve around its Palestinian dimension, blurring the broader context. Now, Dear Friends, the effort is directed toward projecting an image of a global consensus that opposes not just the policies of the Jewish state, but the state itself. Adam Shapiro, a leader of the Free Gaza movement, asserted last November at Rutgers University, Free Gaza is but one tactic of a larger strategy, to transform this conflict from one between Israel and the Palestinians, or Israel and the Arab world... to one between the rest of the world and Israel... our ground is the whole world. And that s where our resistance has to be. The whole world... we already have a third intifada It s going on right now. It s going on all over the world. Whether this approach after UDI in September is expressed as a massive march of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank toward Israel s borders, a kind of third intifada, or some other form, we have no way of knowing. Nonetheless, the underlying objective of all of our work is to be ready to help shape the public discourse whether in our communities, on the campuses, or in cyberspace. This September, the United Nations General Assembly may hold a vote on whether or not to endorse a unilaterally declared Palestinian state (UDI), and it is important that we be prepared to oppose this initiative. While we believe that that the ultimate goal of the peace process, as underscored by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in his recent address to the US Congress, is two states for two peoples: a Palestinian state alongside the Jewish state, only through bilateral negotiations between the parties to the conflict can a true peace with secure and recognized borders be achieved. In an effort to raise our collective voice against a unilaterally declared Palestinian state, The Jewish Federation of New Hampshire has co-sponsored an online petition with the Israel Action Network (IAN) to reject UDI and promote bilateral negotiations. The petition may be accessed at petition-against-a-unilaterally-declared-palestine/ or through the Federation website ( Should you have any questions, please contact Jeff Fladen, Jewish Federation of New Hampshire Executive Director, at Thank you for partnering with us in this important effort. Sincerely, Lou Schwartz President Jeff Fladen Executive Director PAGE 28 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011

29 The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is seeking U.S. citizens born in Jerusalem who are interested in having their voices heard at the U.S. Supreme Court in a case involving the right of such citizens to have their place of birth recorded as Israel on their United States passport. ADL is working with the International Israel Allies Caucus Foundation and the National Council of Young Israel on this project. International News ADL Seeking U.S. Citizens Born in Jerusalem: Stand Up and Be Counted Letters to the Editor [Note: This letter was sent in response to the Flotilla Update sent by JFNH in early summer.] Dear JFNH: By referring to a country named Palestine, you are undermining the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The state of Palestine does not exist, and acknowledging its existence is wrong for a multitude of reasons. Many people seem to forget that the Palestinian leadership has been presented with an opportunity to create a state of their own on multiple occasions. The 1947 United Nations Partition Plan intended to split the British Mandate into a State of Israel and a State of Palestine. Contrary to the belief of many, the political root of today s conflict is not the 1967 border lines, but the Palestinian leadership s refusal to accept Israel s existence as a Jewish state, beginning in the year In the year 2000 at Camp David, Yasser Arafat squandered a chance at Palestinian statehood, refusing to accept a Palestinian state made up of 100 percent of the Gaza Strip and 94 percent of the West Bank. By accepting one of the many offers by the United Nations, United States, and Israel, a Palestinian state may very well exist today. We must not grant the Palestinians something that they have not earned. In order for a Palestinian state to exist, a terrorist group that calls for Israel s destruction must not be in power. Hamas has held an Israeli soldier in captivity for five years and continues to hurl rockets from the Gaza Strip into Israeli school buses and kindergartens. If we refer to the state of Palestine, the actions of the Palestinian leadership are legitimized and the refusal of the Palestinians to make peace with Israel is forgotten. In order to further the peace process, the Palestinians must accept Israel as a neighbor. Do not undermine Israeli security and the peace process by referring to Palestine. Peace will only come about when the Palestinians learn to live next to Israelis, not when publications wrongly grant the Palestinians statehood. We must do what is right as Jews, and that includes supporting Israel and striving for peace in the most effective way. Sincerely, Adam Grodman Manchester Americans born in Jerusalem, or American parents of minors born in Jerusalem, are invited to join the new ad hoc Association of Proud Americans Born in Jerusalem, Israel. As part of the effort, a web site has been created at where U.S. citizens born in Jerusalem can register and learn more about the case, and supporters can take action to make their voices heard. ADL planned to file a Friend of the Court brief in Zivotofsky v. Clinton, urging the Supreme Court to enforce a law passed by Congress in 2002 requiring the State Department to allow American citizens born in Jerusalem to have their place of birth recorded as Israel on their U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad. The Ad Hoc Association will sign onto ADL s brief, bringing the voice of its membership to the Supreme Court. Dear Editor, I attended the J Street presentation held at the Federation recently. Colette Avital, a former Knesset member, was their speaker. The program was listed in the Reporter as J Street NH. The next day I Googled J Street NH and found there is a street by the name, J street in Conway NH, but no listing for the organization that was presented in the Reporter. However, there is a website you can get connected to. Much to my surprise, on the same Google page, the New Hampshire Jewish Federation J Street is listed. When you click on the Federation listing you receive the J Street website. I am concerned the organization is tying itself on the internet to the Federation for political benefit. What bothers me is J Street was allowed to make a political presentation without an opposing opinion held within a reasonable amount of To the Editor: What American Jews should know about J Street. Would it be helpful for American Jews to know that George Soros is funding J Sreet? Why? Would it be helpful to American Jews to know that $800,0000 poured into J Street from one woman in Hong Kong? Would it be helpful to American Jews to know that folks who lead the Boycott, Divestment and Sanction against Israel were welcome presenters at J Street s 2011 conference? Would it be helpful to American Jews to know that Daniel Levy, co-founder of J Street, lobbied Congress with Judge Goldstone to accept the Goldstone report? Now that Goldstone recanted his report, has J Street? Would it be helpful to American Jews to know that Daniel Levy lobbied against a Congressional letter condemning Palestinian incitement Current State Department policy insists that such passports say Jerusalem, while American citizens born in Tel Aviv can choose to have their passport say Tel Aviv or Israel. The Born in Jerusalem web site also has information on how supporters of the legislation may send a letter to members of Congress urging them to join a special legislators brief insisting that the 2002 law be enforced. time afterwards. Israel has a remarkable history of progress and being a democratic society. The Palestinians do not share the same record. We need to show our younger generations how important our values are. No one wishes for war to continue. Israel never started it and wishes to conclude it. Will the opposing side ever recognize the state of Israel no matter what its borders are? If not, why are we hosting an organization funded by someone who is Jewish but working against the nation of Israel? I also learned there is a major contributor to J Street from Hong Kong to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars and no one knows who this person is. They may not even be Jewish. Why, is still the question? Joe Smiga, Author-Writer Manchester signed by forty-six members of Congress which was written in response to the recent SLAUGH- TER of the Fogel family? Would it be helpful to American Jews to know that Daniel Levy, co-founder of J Street, stated at the 2011 J Street Conference that Israel ain t a very good idea? Would it be helpful to the American Jewish Community to know that J Street does not seem to be welcomed by most Israelis? Are J Street s actions HELPFUL to Israel s quest for PEACE and SECURITY? WOULDN T IT BE HELPFUL if the American Jewish Community would recognize that Israel is a sovereign country and has the right to make its own decisions and has an obligation to protect its citizens. Karen Weinstein Salem Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 29

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32 Dr. Gabriel I. Masry Dr. Gabriel I. Masry, 91, died June 17, 2011, at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester. He was born on Jan. 14, 1920, in Beirut, Lebanon, to Albert and Nancy (Safdi) Masry. He graduated from Lazanne University in Switzerland and completed his residency at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Masry was a resident of Hollis for 40 years and previously lived in Nashua. He was the widower of Shirley Elaine (Ackerman) Masry, who died on April 7, Dr. Masry was a general practitioner and surgeon who specialized in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He was a surgery resident at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester and had a practice in Derry. Dr. Masry served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at the Naval Hospital in Guam. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and Temple Beth Abraham in Nashua, where he was a beloved and dedicated member of the Shabbat morning minyan. He is survived by three sons, Albert Masry of Baltimore, Md., Morris Masry of Derry, and Paul Masry of Manchester; three brothers, Ely Masry, Raymond Masry, and Joseph Masry, all of New York; a sister, Nina (Masry) Rafka of Lebanon; four grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.. A graveside service and burial was held on Sunday, June 19, 2011 in Beth Abraham Cemetery in Nashua. Davis Funeral Home, One Lock St., was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one s choice. Building a Jewish Future for New Hampshire What a creative way to celebrate the New Year! Shirley R. (Wigrizer) Cohen Shirley R. (Wigrizer) Cohen, 81, of Nashua died at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua on June 13, She was born in Lawrence, MA, October 14, 1929, a daughter of the late Morris A. and Jennie (Tatelman) Wigrizer. She was a graduate of Lawrence High School, Class of She also attended Nashua Business College. She married Jordan D. Cohen of Nashua on March 7, 1948, who died January 10, 2009, after sharing 61 years of marriage. Mrs. Cohen assisted her husband in his business, the former Jordan s Luggage Shops in Nashua and Jordan Realty Corporation. She was a member of Temple Beth Abraham and Hadassah. She is survived by her three beloved children and their spouses, Alan Cohen and wife Sandra of Concord, Randy Cohen and wife Marlene of Nashua, and Wendy Cliggott and husband Bill of Medford, MA.; her beloved grandchildren and their spouses, Michael and wife Lisa, Jon and wife Kelly, Jessica and husband John, Jamie, Molly, Joe, and Lizzy; her great grandchildren, Ryan and Dalia; her sister Harriet Weiner and her husband Burton of Florida; her brother, Leon Wigrizer and his wife Devora of Philadelphia.; and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Stanton Cohen and wife Barbara of Boynton Beach, FL. A funeral service was held June 15 at Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua, with Rabbi Jonathan Spira-Savett officiating, followed by interment prayers and burial at Temple Beth Abraham Cemetery. The Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Temple Beth Abraham, 4 Raymond Street, Nashua, NH 03064; the Lahey Clinic Hematology Education and Research Fund, Dept. of Philanthropy, 41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805; or the charity of one s choice. Holiday Delicious Celebration with Pineapple Stars of David To order, please call or visit the location nearest you: Concord 1 Capital Plaza, Suite Londonderry Crossroads Mall Manchester Hampshire Plaza Nashua 300 Main St., Unit 408B EdibleArrangements.com Copyright 2008 Edible Arrangements, LLC Franchises Available Save $ 5 on your order when you mention this ad.* *Offer valid on select products. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer code must be used when placing the order. Offer expires 12/31/11 Code: SUMM0812 Call Photo courtesy of Dachowski Photography Weddings Bar and Bat Mitzvahs Corporate Events Golf Outings Memberships (603) South River Road Bedford, New Hampshire Located in picturesque Bedford, NH just 50 miles north of Boston, MA and only minutes from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport PAGE 32 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Elul Tishrei 5772 September 2011

33 Claire V. Rothenberg Grossman Claire V. Rothenberg Grossman died June 22, 2011, in Nashua, NH. She was an avid collector of friends, teddy bears, hearts, and jewelry, as well as a dedicated teacher. Claire was born in 1931 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was the eldest of the two daughters of Dr. Jean W. and Dr. Robert C. Rothenberg of Cincinnati, Ohio. When Claire was three, her family returned to Cincinnati, where she lived into her young adulthood. She was an alumna and counselor of Camp Runoia of Belgrade Lakes, ME. She graduated from Hillsdale High School and studied at Wheaton College and the University of Wisconsin before earning a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Bowling Green State University. She received her first Masters Degree in remedial reading from Boston University and her second Masters Degree in special education from California State University, Dominguez Hills. A member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, Claire was the first Jewish member of her chapter. In 1952 Claire married John Herman Grossman, and they remained married for 27 years. The couple moved to California and lived in Monterey (1956), Palo Alto (1960), and Santa Cruz (1961) before settling with their four children in Rancho Palos Verdes in Claire worked as a reading specialist in the public schools in Santa Cruz. Later, special education became Claire s passion, and she taught for many years in the public schools in Rancho Palos Verdes. She was recognized as teacher of the year in the 1980s. After retiring in the early 1990s, Claire moved to Santa Fe, NM, where she taught part time and became the president of the New Mexico Jewish Historical Society. In 2005 she moved to Nashua, NH. Claire will be remembered for many things. She was an amazing mother with a vision for her family; a beloved friend who had the ability to make everyone feel special and important; and active in her communities, serving on many committees. She loved travel in any form, including backpacking through Europe, cruising on luxury ships, and staying at elderhostels with her grandchildren. She was very proud to have had an 80th birthday, having overcome several cancers throughout her life. She died with the same grace, passion and kindness with which she lived. Surviving Claire are her sister and brother-in-law, JoAnne and Alan Travis of St. Louis, MO; her married children, Cynthia Cyndi J. (Grossman) and Matt Merritt of Burbank, CA, Deborah Debbi Anne (Grossman) and Dan Campbell of Lake Oswego, OR, Daniel Scott and Kasia Grossman of Nashua, NH, and Franklin Frank Charles and Kathy Grossman of Hollis, NH; and beloved grandchildren Suzi, Jenny, David, Robert, Gavriella, Matthew, and Elzashira. A graveside service was held on June 26 in Cincinnati, OH. Memorial services were held on Sunday, June 26, at Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, and on July 25 at Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua. 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Vending Association, and as a small businessman he was instrumental in having the NH snack tax on vending machines repealed by the governor. Gerry s interests over the years included flying, boating, and photography, and he had a special passion and talent for wood working. He was joined in marriage in 1970, with Fern Bailey, who shared his love of boating and their time spent at their vacation home on Lake Winnipesaukee. He is survived by a brother, Bill Cagan, and his wife Linda of Bedford; a sister, Linda Alward of Hooksett; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog Satchmo. He was preceded in death by his wife Fern in 2007, his parents, and a nephew, Jay Cagan. Graveside services were private, with arrangement by Goodwin Funeral Home. Find us online at Home HealthCare When a loved one needs care at home, depend on Interim HealthCare. 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36 CONSERVATIVE TEMPLE BETH ABRAHAM Rabbi Jon Spira-Savett 4 Raymond Street, Nashua USCJ TEMPLE ISRAEL Rabbi David Cohen-Henriquez 66 Salmon Street, Manchester TEMPLE ISRAEL 200 State Street, Portsmouth Rabbi Barry Krieger USCJ ORTHODOX CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF NH Rabbi Levi Krinsky 7 Camelot Place, Manchester CHABAD LUBAVITCH UPPER VALLEY Rabbi Moshe Leib Gray 24 School Street, # 8, Hanover RECONSTRUCTIONIST CONGREGATION AHAVAS ACHIM Rabbi Sarah Rubin 84 Hastings Avenue, Keene JRF REFORM CONGREGATION BETENU Rabbi Joshua Segal 5 Northern Blvd, #1, Amherst URJ ETZ HAYIM SYNAGOGUE Rabbi Bryna Milkow 1 Hood Road, Derry URJ TEMPLE ADATH YESHURUN Rabbi Beth Davidson 152 Prospect Street, Manchester URJ TEMPLE BETH JACOB Rabbi Robin Nafshi 67 Broadway, Concord URJ TEMPLE B NAI ISRAEL Rabbi Hannah Orden 210 Court Street, Laconia URJ TEMPLE ISRAEL Rabbi Samuel R. Seicol 515 Sixth Street, Dover URJ UNAFFILIATED BETHLEHEM HEBREW CONGREGATION Hazzan Marlena Fuerstman Strawberry Hill, Bethlehem TEMPLE MEYER DAVID High Street, Claremont UPPER VALLEY JEWISH COMMUNITY Rabbi Edward Boraz 5 Occom Road, Hanover Why twice a year is not enough Remember that feeling? Renewing your connection with the warmth of community, the richness of familiar tradition, the joy of celebration? It doesn t have to be just twice a year. You can share those feelings, and more, all the rest of the year, too. Think what you re missing: The joy of renewing your spirit and energies in a circle of warm and friendly faces; The comfort of sharing your joys and sorrows in a community of friends; The excitement of learning and growing with like-minded adults; The gratification of helping others in your congregation and community; The satisfaction of passing on your faith and heritage to coming generations; The fulfillment of connecting to our ancient tradition through worship in a congregation of active members; Experiencing all this with people who share your feelings about life and faith. There s a congregation near you of people who share your way of living in the world, who look forward to answering your questions about membership, who d be happy to help you discover. The Jewish Federation of New Hampshire encourages you and your family to participate in the richness and beauty that our synagogues and temples offer. L SHANAH TOVAH! 5772 Jewish Federation of New Hampshire