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NEVER FORGETPrograms held for Holocaust Remembrance. page 2

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FEDERATION NEWSFirst Wednesday Art Walk features scavenger hunt. page 8

COMMUNITY UInnovation and independence focus of day page 9

April 2013 • Nisan/Iyyar 5773 • Published by Jewish Federation of Jacksonville • www.jewishjacksonville.org • Volume 25, Number 10 • 28 pages

View JJN’s feature photos

Each month the Jewish News re-ceives more photos than it has room to print. However the Federation’s website has plenty of room. So each month the Jewish News has been publishing extra photos from select events on its website.

To fi nd these gems, look in the photo captions and in the stories for the link. Past photo web pages have featured the Federation’s Girlfriend Connection, the Federation’s Chanukah Menorah contest and Etz Chaim Synagogue’s gala.

This month is scenes from Purim.If you are interested in your event

being considered for the monthly show-case, email Communications Director Diane Rodgers at [email protected].

River Garden raises over $7.6 million

See RIVER GARDEN, p. 25

River Garden closed its capital cam-paign at its Anniversary Day and annual meeting, March 17. Capital campaign chairs Susan DuBow and Sandy Zim-merman announced that the campaign raised over $7.6 million, exceeding the goal by more than a half million dollars. This milestone could not have been achieved without the commitment of the leadership, donors, community mem-bers, residents and families.

Martin A. Goetz, River Garden CEO, gave a special thank you to honorary chairs, Linda and David Stein, who made a lead gift of $1 million. “The suc-cess of our campaign is due to the rela-tionship River Garden has with everyone who walks through our doors,” said Development Director Kathy Osterer. “Our commitment to treat every client and family with dignity and respect is

By BETH WOLPOFFRiver Garden Senior Services

Spotlight: JCA celebrates 25th birthday

Purim 2013

Laurie DuBow, left, presents David Stein with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in developing and supporting the Jacksonville area at a Jewish National Fund Tree of Life din-ner in 2012.

Above: A scene from The Temple. Below: A scene from Martin J. Gottlieb Day School.

Above: Center religious school teachers Below: Beth El The Beaches Synagogue

Above: Adele Grant celebrates with some visitors. Below: Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool

Above: Torah Academy students visit River Garden. For more photos, go to jewishjacksonville.org/purim.aspx.

As Jewish Community Alliance readies for its 25th birthday celebration, one of its founders refl ected on the importance of JCA to not only the Jewish community, but to Jacksonville’s south side.

“The Jewish community built the Jewish Community Alliance, which enhances individuals culturally and physically. The JCA is a com-mon meeting ground for Jews, and is inclusive of the entire south side,” said David Stein, a permanent JCA board member and one of its founders.

As part of the birthday celebration, JCA plans in November to unveil a display on “How it all Began … The

JCA Story.”Construction began on the

JCA in 1987 at the former site of the Beauclerc Country Club after community surveys and focus groups revealed a need for a Jewish Community Cen-ter in Jacksonville. The facility opened in 1988.

Through the years, the JCA added nationally accredited preschool and summer camp programs. The annual Jewish Book Festival began in 1996 along with the fi rst Theatre of Youth Production. The JCA later added the Concert in the Round series and the JCA Film Series, both of which offer free cultural events for the entire

See SPOTLIGHT, p. 24

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HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE

The outside air was redolent with the fragrance and color of spring’s arrival. Pesach was on its way. It was early Sunday after-noon, March 10, at the River Gar-den Chapel and the model Seder for the Holocaust survivors and their families was about to begin.

Naomi Mirensky, Holocuast survivor advocate at Jewish Family & Community Services, organized and coordinated all the details.

A special Holocaust Hag-gadah was published just for the occasion. It included excerpts of interviews written by Sandalwood High School students, under the direction of their teacher, Patrick Nolan.

He and his students were also in attendance. A local artist, Edward

Kitzis, was commissioned to design the artwork for the cover of this unique Haggadah.

Etz Chaim’s youth group, NCSY JAX, was invited to lead the Seder and help set up. The teens prepared the charoset, cut up the karpus and laid out the Seder plates, all the while rehearsing their roles and the stories they would soon retell to the over 70 in attendance.

The model Seder finally began. The room was packed to overflow with survivors, their families and other Jewish community members. The program, under the direc-tion of Mirensky, ran flawlessly. Participants were touched, inspired and moved that day.

Ingrid Moss, one of the survi-vors in attendance, unabashedly took the microphone and pro-claimed that Hitler’s attempts at genocide were disproven by those who sat in the room as the progeni-tors of Judaism. Sarita Weltman and Hannah Gendzier, two NCY

teens, approached survivor Carla Schipper to stand by her side while they retold her incredible tale of loss and salvation. As Sarita related the story of Carla’s young children, Sarita began to cry and couldn’t go on.

A few minutes later, Carla unsteadily raised herself from her chair and tearfully thanked every-one for their support.

The survivors and their families embraced the teens and students and said good bye after having shared this experience. It was a moment of bonding for all in at-tendance where no one went home unchanged.

For information on the JFCS Holocaust survivor program, call 394-5777.

By RABBI SHAYA HAUPTMANNCSY Jax

Over 70 attend Holocaust survivor Seder

Survivor Ingrid Moss makes an impromptu speech to those in attendance.

Cover Edward Kitzis designed for the Holocaust Haggadah

Sandalwood High School history teacher Patrick Nolan reads one of the interviews his students took with the Holocaust survivors as a class project.

In observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day, WJCT-TV presents programs that pay trib-ute to victims of the Nazis and help a new generation remem-ber. The programs air on WJCT-TV 7.1 (Comcast 8, 440).

“Echoes of the Holocaust” showcases the evocative Holo-caust Memorial on Miami Beach and follows four docents, Ho-locaust survivors who regularly share their stories of survival with schoolchildren, tourists and visitors from around the globe. (April 4 at 9 p.m.)

“Rescue in the Philippines: Refuge from the Holocaust” is the dramatic story of seven high-profile friends (including then Col. Dwight D. Eisenhower) who launched an international

plan of rescue and re-settlement, saving 1,300 Jews from certain death in Nazi concentration camps. (April 4 at 10 p.m.)

“Defiant Requiem: Voices of Resistance.” Six decades after its first performance by coura-geous Jewish inmates, conductor Murry Sidlin and a new choir take Verdi’s Requiem back to Terezin and bring the story of Raphael Schachter’s artistic uprising back to life. (April 7 at 10 p.m.)

“Never Forget to Lie.” In his latest film (presented by “Frontline”), Marian Marzyn-ski (Return to Poland, Shtetl) returns to the Warsaw ghetto of his childhood, revealing his personal experiences and the deeply moving stories of other child survivors of the Holocaust. (April 30 at 10 p.m.)

By WJCT Public Broadcasting

TV documentaries remember the Holocaust

Scene from ‘Defiant Requiem: Voices of Resistance.’

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e Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts at Florida State College at Jacksonville is proud to host the Simon Wiesenthal Center's World-Renowned "e Courage To Remember" Holocaust Exhibit.

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THE HOLOCAUST 1933-1945

In May 1939 – just a few months before the outbreak of World War II – a ship named the St. Louis set sail from Hamburg, Germany, with 937 Jewish refugees on board. Desper-ate to escape Nazi persecution, they headed toward Cuba with high hopes for asylum. Tragically, the passengers’ visas were refused by Cuban authori-ties.

Despite humanitarian pleas from many North American Jewish leaders and clergy, the passengers of the St. Louis were refused entry by Ameri-can and Canadian authorities as well. Returned to their port of embarkation, many of the St. Louis’ passengers were killed during the Holocaust. The

refusal of numerous countries, includ-ing the United States, to open their doors to Jews fl eeing Nazi persecution remains a shameful episode in world history.

Our featured speaker at this year’s community-wide 2013 Yom Ha-Shoah observance will be Charles Mendel, who sailed on the St. Louis as a child. Returned to Europe, he spent most of the war years in hiding, separated from his family. Please join us on Sunday, April 7, at 4 p.m. at the Jacksonville Jewish Center, as Mendel recounts his riveting story. The after-noon’s program, led by the clergy of area synagogues, will also acknowl-edge survivors and honor with prayer and poetry the memory of the six mil-lion murdered during the Holocaust.

By Jacksonville Jewish Center

SS St. Louis survivor speaks at 2013 Yom Hashoah observance We are all on our own life’s journey and, al-

though the destinations may be the same, how we get to that destination is something we each face differently.

This year, Alexandra & Mark Miller speaker Rabbi Dayle Friedman MSW, MAJCS and board-certifi ed chaplain, will address that issue. “Whether we make the journey smoothly, or if we encounter bumps in the road; whether we face the unknown with a spirit of adventure or with apprehension – these are choices we each make,” said a spokesperson for JFCS. “Rabbi Friedman will provide tools to help us better understand the Jewish and spiritual resources that are available to us. To help us learn to not only grow older – but to grow wiser.”

There will be two presentations on Wednes-day, April 17. Friedman will speak to health-care professionals at Baptist Medical Center at noon, blending inspiration from the wisdom of Jewish tradition with cutting-edge professional

perspectives. And at 7 p.m., she will address the entire community in the program, “Cultivat-ing Wisdom Across the Lifespan,” to be held at the Jackson-ville Jewish Center, 3662 Crown Point Road. Both presen-tations are free.

The Alexandra & Mark Miller Speaker Series is coordinated by the Jewish Healing Network, a program of Jewish Family & Community Services. It is made possible this year through the generous support of Barry and Eunice Zisser, ComForCare Home Services, Baptist Medical Center and other individual sponsors and friends.

For additional information or to RSVP, call Karen Susman (904) 394-5737.

By Jewish Family & Community Services

Healing Network presents Rabbi Friedman

Rabbi Dayle Friedman


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When Gail and Stanley Green-fi eld presented to Jacksonville Hadassah on their recent experi-ence volunteering on an army base in Israel, we took some time to ask them some questions:

Q - What exactly is the Volun-teer in Israel program?

A - Volunteers For Israel is an American, nonprofi t organization that supports Sar-El, organiz-ing, training and placing civilian workers on Israeli Defense Forces bases.

Q - What made you decide to sign as a volunteer in this way?

A - We wanted to experience Israel from the inside rather than as tourists.

Q - Did you accomplish that?A - Yes, we did. Accommoda-

tions were on an army base so it is not exactly like staying at the Hil-ton. But we had such a feeling of pride knowing we were contribut-ing in a hands-on way to Israel.

Q - It sounds like quite an adventure. Did you ever feel un-comfortable in this role you were assigned?

A - Quite the opposite. We were thanked everywhere we went. From the commander of the base to strangers that we would meet, everyone expressed such gratitude that we were vol-unteering our time to help Israel in this way. It was very gratify-ing.

Q - Was it all work? Did you have any time off?

A - We received wonder-ful care from the young female soldiers that were our madrichot (leaders). They led fun and edu-cational programs every evening. And we had weekends off. Participants can travel on their own, Thursday through Sunday, or visit family and friends who may live there.

Q – Now, you sound like spokespersons for the program.

A – Actually, we are now the VFI North Florida representa-tives. If you would like more information about VFI, please contact us. Gail can be reached at gailsgreenfi [email protected] or 534-738 and Stanley at stanleybgreenfi [email protected] or 233-9052.

By Jacksonville Hadassah

Join us at the Closing Lun-cheon for the auxiliary as we honor Judy Paul, this year’s recipient of the Minnie Schreiber River Garden Auxiliary Award. This award is presented to an auxiliary member who has dem-onstrated outstanding service, support, and dedication to the auxiliary. Judy has been involved at River Garden since she was a

child, following in the footsteps of her mother, Rubye Safer, a past president of the auxiliary.

This special day starts with a delicious lunch and entertainment provided by Sweet & Stryker Music Company, an acoustic jazz duo. Mark your calendars for noon Tuesday, May 28, $10 per person. Co-chairs of the day will be Michele Steinfeld and Hollie Arnold. Details will follow in the May Jewish News.

By River Garden Auxiliary

The excitement is building for the River Garden Auxiliary’s Special Event on April 25. All That Jazz is the theme for the annual event at the Jacksonville Marriott Hotel at Southpoint beginning at 11:30 am. We want you to be there and swing with us to support the residents of the River Garden Senior Services. Remember that all monies raised by the auxiliary are returned to River Garden.

Live jazz from Swing Shift will liven up the day. White House I Black Market will pres-ent a Jazz It Up fashion show with auxiliary members as the models. The silent auction will feature one-of-a-kind items and gift certifi cates from local restaurants and businesses, and someone is sure to be a raffl e winner.

Auxiliary members volun-teer thousands of hours to help provide for the needs of the residents. The Special Event is the auxiliary’s major fundraiser

of the year.A ticket to attend the Special

Event is $45. For those wishing to provide additional support for the auxiliary, we encourage you to be a sponsor or a patron which includes a table for eight with priority seating. Contact chairs Rhoda Goldstein at 269-8124 or Sandy Selwitz at 238-0505 for

additional information. Invitations have been mailed,

but everyone is welcome. We’re rapidly reaching capacity so don’t be left out of this really special event. RSVPs with your check payable to River Gar-den Auxiliary can be mailed to Michele Steinfeld, 3828 La Vista Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32217.


Tuesday, April 16, is the Temple Bet Yam Sisterhood Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show. The event will be held at Serenata Beach Club at a cost of $30 per person.

Special guest performer will be our own Margaret Kaler, and fashions will be presented by Patchington. For reservations contact Jane Gray 904-819-0191 [email protected] or Ronnie Botnick 904-940-0972 [email protected].

By Bet Yam Sisterhood

The following past presidents of Temple Sisterhood were honored during the WRJ Sis-terhood Centennial Shabbat held at Congregation Ahavath Chesed on March 1. Front row, from left: Thelma Nied, Laura Osofsky (Rhoda London, Susan Board- Current Co-Presidents) Pat Goldberg. Middle row, from left: Sharyn Allen, Arlene New-man, Ruth Nachman (Cen-tennial Ambassador), Anita Teitelbaum, Celeste Danos, Pat Ennis, Lois Schlesinger. Back row, from left: Gail Jarrett, Rabbi Lief, Wendy Efron.

Questions answered about Volunteer in Israel

Spring fashion show set for April 16

River Garden Auxiliary honors Judy Paul

Special Event set for April 25

Chairs Sandy Selwitz, Rhoda Goldstein and RGA President Karen Backilman look forward to the Special Event.

Centennial Shabbat honors


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Temple Sisterhood of Con-gregation Ahavath Chesed will once again hold its annual Women’s Spirituality Retreat at the Marywood Retreat and Con-ference Center in Switzerland, Fla., April 19-21.

“For many of us, our sister-hood retreat is one of the most relaxing and refreshing week-ends of each year. No cooking, no cleaning, no dressing up. It’s a quiet, Jewish weekend with old and new friends in a beauti-ful setting. Enjoying Havdalah outside at sunset is the perfect way to end the Shabbat. I always look forward to it!” said Rhoda London, co-president of Temple Sisterhood.

Just a short drive down San Jose Boulevard, the Marywood Retreat and Conference Center is located along the St. Johns River among towering live oak trees.

The weekend starts with a Shabbat dinner followed by worship later that evening. Sat-urday morning includes Shabbat

worship, programming, a social action project and free time.

A fun evening program fol-lows Havdalah by the dock later that night.

It all concludes on Sunday morning after breakfast and a morning program.

“By then, you feel incredibly relaxed and ready to face a busy week ahead,” London said.

The cost for a double room, meals and everything is $150 for

Temple Sisterhood members and $175 for friends. Private rooms (if available) are $215.

Confidential partial and full scholarships are available for Temple Sisterhood members.

For more information, contact Morleen Berlin at [email protected], or Leslie Goldstein at [email protected].

Spend a weekend with old and new friends – no cooking, no cleaning and no dressing up.

Have you read a good book lately? Now’s your chance to buy a new or slightly used book and help the auxiliary at the same time. All proceeds go to benefit programming for our very special

River Garden residents. This sale will take place in the lobby of River Garden on Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This is part of an ongoing used book drive. For further information or to donate books, please call Michele Stein-feld 636-7580.


The Komen North Florida Walk for Awareness will be held in the spring for the first time — on Mother’s Day. The popular 2k began years ago on the Sunday following the Race for the Cure in October to accommodate those whose religious practices pre-vented them from participating in the larger race, typically held on Saturday.

“Over the years, the event has grown, with many others joining to participate,” said Executive Di-rector Bruce Grob. “So this year, on Sunday, May 12, we will gath-er in Mandarin for a larger, more prominent walk, honoring moth-ers and daughters and reminding the community that breast cancer occurs all year long – not just in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Of course, we’re expecting that, in addition

By Walk for Awareness

The five-time Tony Award nominated smash-hit Broadway musical “Rock of Ages” will rock Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center for eight performances April 2-7. In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer – and in L.A.’s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80s. It’s “Rock of Ages,” a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more. Don’t miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on.

Tickets for “Rock of Ages” be-gin at $32 and are available at the Artist Series Box Office between

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) and online 24/7 at www.artistseries-jax.org. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or [email protected]. “Rock of Ages” contains some adult language. For more informa-tion, visit www.rockofagesontour.com.

“Rock of Ages” is a worldwide phenomenon with a smash hit production in London and still rockin’ on Broadway, featuring 28 classic rock tunes including “Don’t Stop Believin,’” “We Built This City,” “The Final Count-down,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” “Here I Go Again,” “Harden My Heart,” “Can’t Fight this Feel-ing,” “Renegade,” and “I Want To Know What Love Is.” To see a video sneak peek of the show visit: http://bit.ly/ROAVideo.

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to moms and daughters walking together, their husbands, fathers and brothers will come out to join them. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Mother’s Day,” Grob added.

The walk begins at 9 a.m. at the Susan G. Komen North Florida Office, 2950 Halcyon Lane, #501.

For more information contact Delores Wise at (904)448-7446 or visit www.komennorthflorida.org.

The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, the only museum dedicated to the story of 250 years of Florida Jewish heritage, arts and culture, is proud to an-nounce the winners of the 17th Annual Breaking the Glass Ceil-ing Awards for five women who have been successful in fields generally dominated by men.

This year’s winners are: Judge Jeri Beth Cohen of Miami, Sherryl Susan Evans of Tampa, Sonia Pressman Fuentes of Sarasota, Marilyn Hoder-Salmon of Miami and Betsy Kaplan of Miami.

Each of the winners will be honored during the museum’s award reception and ceremony, which will include presentations made by the honorees describing the obstacles and inspirations they encountered on their indi-vidual journeys to success.

The program is scheduled for 3 p.m., Sunday, April 21, at the museum, which is located at 301 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach. The award ceremony will include light refreshments. Cost for museum members is $15, nonmembers is $20 and students is $5. For reservations, contact 786-972-3175 or [email protected]

By Jewish Museum of Florida

By SAM GRISWOLDCongregation Ahavath Chesed

Temple Sisterhood retreat planned

Temple Sisterhood of Congregation Ahavath Chesed will hold its annual Women’s Spirituality Retreat at the Marywood Retreat and Conference Center, April 19-21.

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On Saturday morning, March 18, 1922 – two years after Ameri-can women received the right to vote – Judith Kaplan, daughter of Rabbi Mordecai M. Kaplan, became the fi rst American girl to mark her bat mitzvah during a public worship service.

With this revolutionary act, she and her father initiated what would become the widespread American Jewish practice of bat mitzvah.

To mark the 90th anniversary of Judith Kaplan’s bat mitzvah, the National Museum of Ameri-can Jewish History and Moving Traditions collaborated to orga-nize a traveling exhibition, Bat Mitzvah Comes of Age, featuring the remarkable story of how, in less than a century, individual girls, their parents and rabbis challenged and changed commu-nal values and practice to institute this now widely observed Jewish ritual.

As the only venue in the southeast to display Bat Mitzvah Comes of Age, Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU will draw Florida connections to the exhibit, repre-sented by the stories of more than 40 bat mitzvah ceremonies around the state and spanning many decades. The exhibit will open to the public April 9 at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, located at 301 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach.

The stories of bat mitzvah

“fi rsts,” as told in this exhibit range from secular to ultra-Ortho-dox and from small town to urban center. It includes the stories of everyday trendsetters and promi-nent women, such as Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, com-munity leader Ruth Messinger and Facebook Chief Operat-ing Offi cer Sheryl Sandberg, a

Floridian, which illustrate the substantial impact of bat mitzvah on Jewish life and on each of the featured women. Following her bat mitzvah in St. Louis in 1950, Dee Radman Hermann responded, “I can do anything I want if I pursue it,” when asked about the lessons she learned in training for her special day.

By Jewish Museum of Florida

OneJax Institute has an-nounced that the Jewish commu-nity’s Frieda Saraga will be one of the recipients of its 2013 Humanitarian Awards., to be held on May 14 at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Jacksonville. The OneJax Humanitarian Awards honor those who have demonstrat-ed the highest level of personal and profes-sional integrity, have given generously and extensively to our community, and have been dedicated to the improvement of human relations among diverse groups in our community.

Other 2013 Silver Medallions will be awarded to Dottie Dorion, philanthropist and community volunteer; Steven T. Halverson, president and CEO, Haskell; and Madeline Scales-Taylor, executive director, City Kids Art Factory.

A Federation supporter, Saraga has been a longtime community volunteer and is known for her work with HIV/AIDS.

“I am delighted with the hon-orees selected for the 2013 One-Jax Humanitarian Awards,” said Celeste Krueger, OneJax Execu-tive Director. “This year’s class includes true leaders and stewards of the Jacksonville community and each is deserving of the rec-ognition and honor. I expect this

year’s celebration in May to be an outstanding and successful event in every way.”

“The 2013 Humanitarian Awards Dinner marks the 43rd

time that we will honor individuals in our com-munity who are mak-ing a real difference,” said Susan Wilkinson, OneJax Board Chair. “We are proud to spot-light them as they all join with us to promote respect and under-standing among people of different religious,

racial, ethnic and cultural differ-ences. These honorees embody the spirit of this commitment and I know this year’s event will be a very special celebration.”

The co-chairs of the 2013 event are University of North Florida President John Delaney and Edward Waters College Presi-dent Nat Glover, both previous honorees themselves.

In collaboration with the OneJax Board of Directors, the UNF Board of Trustees estab-lished the OneJax Institute at the University of North Florida in February 2012. The OneJax Institute compliments services already provided to faculty, staff and students through the Inter-faith Center and the Intercultural Center for PEACE. Periodically, these three units work together to co-facilitate campus and commu-nity-wide programs.

By OneJax

Jewish Family & Commu-nity Services is offering a new perspective on its Prepare to Care workshop.

Caring for our Parents is a look at the relationships and changing

roles of parents and their adult children.

The fi rst session, April 9, will be for caregivers only; the second, May 14, caregivers and their mothers are invited; and the third, caregivers and their fathers are invited to attend. There is no

charge for the sessions but a $10 donation is requested to cover the cost of lunch. You may attend any or all of these sessions.

For more information or to register contact Shelly Kulchin, eldercare advocate, at (904) 394-5722.


Come join the Jewish Singles as they travel to the North Cam-pus of Florida State College to enjoy fi ne dining.

The Mallard Room is a simulated restaurant lab located at North Campus next to the cafete-

ria. It is operated by students and staff in the Florida State College culinary arts and hospitality pro-grams in a simulated fi ne dining setting.

Contact Francine Smith for date and time at 221-8061 or email [email protected].

By Jax Jewish Singles

Museum presents Bat Mitzvah comes of age

Bat Mitzvah of Marla Rosin, Beth Shalom Synagogue, Jacksonville, May 21, 1977. Marla, a fourth generation Floridian on her father’s side, was the fi rst girl to read from the Torah at Beth Shalom Syna-gogue in Jacksonville. Marla is the granddaughter of Aurel Rosin, who was the fi rst Jew to be named city attorney in Sarasota and was later a state tepresentative of Florida.

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You’ve been wanting to go but just haven’t made it. Here’s your chance to experience the magic of Downtown Vision’s ArtWalk on Wednesday, April 3, at 6 p.m. The theme is Earth Without Art is eh, i.e., ArtWalk goes green.

Back by popular demand, we invite you to capture the city’s spirit and join Shalom Jack-sonville for this opportunity to discover the excitement of down-

town Jacksonville. The event spans a 15-block radius in the downtown core. Forty galleries, museums, cultural venues, res-taurants, bars and businesses, and an open-air art s and crafts and entertainment fair in Hemming Plaza offer everyone a complete cultural experience.

Music and art are everywhere as you walk to your destina-tions. You can enjoy free entry to Jacksonville Museum of Con-temporary Art as well as all other art galleries. The streets are fi lled

with people singing, dancing, eating or buying handmade items from local vendors. It’s the kind of excitement you don’t expect to see in Jacksonville. Yet, it happens once a month. It is so energizing that you want to take it all in and capture everything our city offers.

For those interested in rid-ing the Skyway Express, we will leave at 5:45 p.m. from the King Street Station to Hemming Plaza and then meet others at 6:15 p.m. at the bookstore entrance of the

Main Library lobby on Laura Street. From there we will get instructions for our downtown photo scavenger hunt. There will be plenty of free time to browse, eat and enjoy the energy. You can’t get lost because there are downtown ambassadors in orange shirts to guide you. Prizes for everyone.

Ride with us on the Skyway Express or drive yourself. The Skyway Express and downtown parking are free after 6 p.m. as well as parking at Clay and

Adams Street garage. Feel free to call Shalom Jax for more informa-tion. Should it rain, the event will be rescheduled.

For more information, please call Isabel Balotin, 448-5000 x 206 or [email protected]. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve lived in Jacksonville, you are welcome to join us.

The Jewish Federation’s Shalom Jacksonville is the offi cial Jewish welcome wagon of North-east Florida and is sponsored by Florida Blue.

Chances are most of us are users of one or more forms of technology to keep in touch with friends and family. We connect and share by phone and/or com-puter using Facebook, Twitter, texting, Pinterest, Instagram, foursquare and more. It’s a way of life for many.

While some of these apps and sites are time savers and entertain-ing, they can never take the place of a face-to-face meeting. I, per-sonally, love technology and use it throughout the day. I email and text new people and refer them to links and our wonderful website. However, I truly enjoy meeting newcomers at our programs, in my offi ce or for a cup of coffee around town. In March, I began

making more personal visits to newcomers, and I fi nd that people are generally appreciative of my time and more willing to share their hopes and expectations for their new lives in Jacksonville.

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Registration is now open for Community University 2013 – Innovation, Ideas, and Indepen-dence: Israel on the Cutting Edge. This year’s theme celebrates both Israel’s gifts to the world and the Israeli Independence holiday of Yom Ha’atzmaut.

For the first time ever, we will

join nearly 100 cities worldwide in a virtual walk for Israel as part of “Walk the Land: Cel-ebrate Life” honoring Israel’s 65 birthday. The first 500 Com-munity University registrants will receive a T-shirt and packet of Israeli flower seeds. In addi-tion, Community University will host the Windows of Identity art project, a joint effort between our Israel Partnership region of

Hadera-Eiron and a Southern cities consortium. The project will also be on display during the April 7 Women’s Division Cham-pagne Brunch. Irene Jaffa, one of the artists on the project, will lead a brief discussion on her involve-ment with Windows of Identity followed by an art project during the first session of Community University.

Several new components

we’ve added to this year’s Com-munity University youth program include a mock Israeli election for grades 8 – 12 led by Hazzan Jesse Holzer of the Center, and an on-site mitzvah program and Gadna experience for grades 5 – 7 led by Michelle Penson of The Temple.

Following the adult learn-ing and youth programs is our Community Café, which is open to all participants of Community

University and offers the oppor-tunity for the community to come together and celebrate.

The café will provide deli-cious, light Israeli fare and will feature our teen elections. The event will culminate in a free concert at the Center, beginning at 12:30 p.m., open to the entire community, and featuring Yair Dalal and Friends in a concert of Middle East music.

Join us for coffee and schmoozing on Wednesday, April 3, 9-10:30 a.m., at Let’s Nosh, 10950 San Jose Blvd. Buy your bagel, omelet or nosh, and enjoy a free cup of coffee or tea,

courtesy of Let’s Nosh.It doesn’t matter how long

you have lived in Northeast Florida, you are invited to join a group of very friendly people and find out the latest happen-ings in the community. Jewish Java meets the first Wednesday of every month. Mark your cal-

endars now. Shalom Jacksonville is a

program of the Jewish Federa-tion and is the official Jewish welcome wagon of Northeast Florida. For more information please contact Isabel Balotin, 448-5000 x 206 or [email protected].

In accordance with the by-laws of the Jewish Federation of Jacksonville, the nominating committee chaired by immediate past president, Gary Perlman, presents to the members of the Jewish community a proposed slate of officers and board mem-bers for the fiscal year July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014. Election and installation will occur at the annual meeting to be held on May 30 at the Jewish Com-munity Alliance. Any changes to this list will be noted in the May issue of the Jewish News.

The executive committee will include: Harold Resnick, president; Sandy Zimmerman, first vice president and cam-paign chair; vice presidents,

Wendy Efron, Iris Kraemer, Mike Nussbaum and Risa Her-man, women’s division presi-dent; Ken Jacobs, treasurer; Jon Israel, secretary; Erica Jolles, chair Young Leadership Divi-sion; Larry Appel, immediate past president; Richard Sisisky, presidential appointee; and Mark Green, president of the Jew-ish Community Foundation of Northeast Florida. The chair of the women’s campaign will be determined.

Board members include: Francine Kempner (Jewish Family & Community Services); Mark Lodinger (River Garden); Jan Lipsky, (Jewish Community Alliance); Michael Abel, Clau-dia Baker, Nancy Davis, Susan DuBow, Andrew Jaffa, Michael Koren, Michael Korn, Andrea

Mail, Lenny Maiman, Adam Marmelstein, Ben Marsh, Danny Miller, Jennifer Plotkin, Zachary Sherman, Emily Rosenbaum, Ellen Rosner, Diane Rothstein, Benjamin Setzer, Mike Sol-loway, Susan Wolchok, and Eugene Wolchok.

Past president/honorary life members include: Scot Acker-man, Guy Benrubi, Jack Cole-man, Ronald Elinoff, Joel Gold-man, Leslie Held, Joan Levin, Mitchell Levine,

Gary Perlman, David Rob-bins, Kenneth Sekine, Leonard Setzer, Richard Sisisky, Arnold Vandroff and Elliot Zisser.

Rabbis include: Rabbi Yossi Kahanov, Rabbi Yaakov Fisch, Rabbi Joshua Lief, Rabbi Jona-than Lubliner and Rabbi Mi-chael Matuson.

By Jewish Federation of Jacksonville

Federation Executive Director Alan Margolies recently an-nounced that Jeanine Hoff is the newest member of the Federation professional team. Hoff is the new Young Leadership director.

Margolies said that her respon-sibilities will include providing staffing for Community Univer-sity, the Jewish Educators Com-mittee, all facets of the Young Leadership Division and other duties.

Jeanine and her husband, Matt, moved to Jacksonville five years ago from Brooklyn, N.Y. For the past three years, she has worked for the Martin J. Gottlieb Day School as a music teacher. In New

York, Hoff worked for Interna-tional Creative Management, a talent agency.

Jeanine is excited about the opportunity to work for the Jew-ish Federation. “I hope to engage more young people in Federation activity, working closely with our volunteers to revitalize and refresh this important part of Federation,” she said.

Jeanine’s volunteer experi-ence includes chairing Commu-nity University, chairing the Ben Gurion Society and being on the Young Leadership Steering Com-mittee.

Margolies said he sees Jean-ine’s volunteer experiences with Federation “as assets to lead toward much success.”

By Jewish Federation of Jacksonville

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Jewish Interactive is building a database of students’ products, 4 Kidz by Kidz, which aims to provide resources to teachers and children on Jewish topics in the words of students. In order to grow the database, Jewish Interactive runs regular competi-tions inviting students to send in their digital work. Students are asked to choose a Jewish topic that they either learned in class or are passionate about, choose any digital content creation tool, and submit their digital creations to the competition.

Jewish Interactive recently an-nounced the winners in its second international digital work com-petition. Entries were judged ac-

cording to digital skills, creativity, content and originality. Out of 165 entries from four continents and 15 schools, the overall prize of the iPad went to Aaron Silverstein, Ezra Fax and Daniel Katzovitz from Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy in Beverly Hills, Calif., for the video they created in Minecraft about the Beit Hamik-dash. Junior group winners were Adam Harth, Itamar Aviani, Gina Levi and Adi Gordon from King David Linksfield, Johannesburg; Jonah Willens from Martin J. Got-tlieb Day School; Sam Lobetta, Joshua Jacob, Ollie Waldman and Louis Rogove from Wolfson Hil-lel Primary, London; and Romy Freinkel from Bellevue Hill School in Sydney.

Senior group winners were

Liat Shear, Kayla Diamond and Ben Marks from Yeshiva College in Johannesburg, Rebecca Bubis from Martin J. Gottlieb Day School, and from Herzlia Con-stantia in Cape Town, Jamie Joffe and Leah Gluckman. Specially mentioned students, whose entries won certificates, included students from South Hampstead High (London), Greenfield Hebrew Academy (Atlanta), Hasmonean Girls’ High (London), King David Linksfield (Johannesburg), King David Victory Park (Johannes-burg), Yeshiva College (Johan-nesburg), Martin J. Gottlieb Day School and Herzlia Constantia (Cape Town).

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If you’ve been around the JCA lately, you might have heard about Discover Israel, a program designed to give par-ticipants a chance to experience the culture, sights, sounds, tastes and feel of the land and people of Israel. Now, the teachers of Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool are giving students a chance to discover Israel.

The school will host a cel-ebration for Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day – on

April 16. This year’s holiday will commemorate 65 years of Israeli independence.

In Israel, the evening of Yom Ha’atzmaut is celebrated at Mt. Hertzel, Jerusalem. The rite in-cludes a symbolic lighting of 12 torches, which represent the 12 tribes of Israel. Families gather for picnics, singing and danc-ing as they proudly display the Israeli flag in their homes and businesses.

Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool students will ex-perience Israeli life during a Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration

at the school. Planned activi-ties include an archaeological excavation for hidden artifacts and trinkets, a shopping trip in the shuk (market), life on the kibbutz (an agricultural commu-nity), a dig in the rejuvenating Dead Sea mud and a chance to leave prayers and messages in the Kotel (Western Wall).

The students of Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool will immerse themselves in Israeli life and gain a wonder-ful appreciation, not to mention a fun time, celebrating Israel’s birthday.

By MOLLY SWEETMichele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool

Applications for interest-free student loans are available to Jew-ish students in the Jacksonville area for the 2013-2014 school year. These loans, from the Jewish

Educational Loan Fund and work-ing in partnership with Jewish Family & Community Services, are available through April 30 on JELF’s website at www.jelf.org.

The Bernard & Alice Selevan Religious School students of the Jacksonville Jewish Center have been busy experiencing our rich Jewish culture. In the past two months, they have celebrated Purim with other JJC congregants of all ages.

Middle School students learned first-hand how to wrap tefillin at the Men’s Club’s World Wide Wrap. All grades heard about ARMDI, American Friends of Red Magen David, and inspected a brand new ambulance, donated by Hadas-sah, before it was shipped to Israel. Legendary mitzvah hero Danny Siegel accompanied the children to Burnett Park, where they spent a morning in a “Clean it up - Green it up” project for Mitzvah Day.

One of the favorite experi-ences this year was to learn and perform with Pizmon, an a capella group from Jewish Theo-logical Seminary, Columbia University, and Barnard College.

Three age-appropriate Pass-over model seder experiences rounded out the month.

Registration for this award-winning Religious School pro-gram has already begun for the 2013-2014 school year. Please contact Lois Tompkins, princi-pal, or visit the website at www.basrs.org for more information and registration forms.

By Center Religious School

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Jewish values are taught, mod-eled and observed at the DuBow Preschool every day. Kids make a card for a sick friend - bik-kur cholim. Invite our Martin J.

Gottlieb Day School buddies to sit at the snack table with them - hachnasat orchim. Give coins or cans of food for tzedakah each Friday. We focus on a Jewish value each month. Acknowledg-ing menschlecheit behavior leads to more peaceful classrooms

and helpful classmates. Noticing Jewish values leads to Jewish behaviors, and to richer, deeper understandings of what it means to be Jewish.

This school year the DuBow Preschool participated in a Com-munity of Kindness program. Ex-amples of G’milut Chasadim, acts of loving kindness, are central to our daily classroom life.

Being a good friend, and helping care for others and our environment has been a big part of this program. In one class-room the teacher saw a couple of children being unkind. She knew that 4 year olds are testing the power of their words and learn-ing how to be good friends, but sometimes they cross the line and it can become bullying. The teacher developed a lesson about superheroes. She asked the chil-dren to describe the qualities all superheroes have. The class said

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that superheroes are kind, help other people, help the Earth, and do good things for people. Next the teacher asked the children to tell her what superhero qualities each child in class possessed. They drew pictures of themselves exhibiting superhero qualities. The theme continued when Rabbi Olitzky came to the class to read

the “The Purim Superhero” by Mike Byrne. Superhero menschs are what all the children are striv-ing to be. If a child is unkind to another child, the teacher will ask, “Was that what a mensch would do?” Now they are all trying to be like Queen Esther, Mordechai, Judah Maccabee and other Jewish superheroes.

Fourth-grade MJGDS teach-ers used the silliness of Purim to hold a mock wedding to teach their students about a traditional Jewish wedding ceremony. Rabbi Jesse Olitzky and Hazaan Jesse Holzer officiated the mock wed-ding and made it a lot of fun for the class while teaching them the traditions and customs of a Jewish wedding. The ceremony, includ-ing the Ketubah signing, Bedeken and Tisch, can be viewed on the fourth-grade blog at www.mjgds.org/classrooms/4thgrade.


This past month we had two super play dates. We learned some great songs with signs to help make our daily home routines go smoothly.

We loved the cleanup songs and signs we learned from Wendy Pozin and Dale Schemer of Baby Sign-A-Long. At our second play date we held a Healthy Child

Party. We learned five easy steps to make our homes healthier for our infants and toddlers by using green or natural products.

5 Easy Steps to a healthy world:

1. Avoid pesticides2. Use nontoxic products3. Clean up indoor air4. Eat healthy5. Be wise with plasticsWe loved the products and

samples shared. For more details about this nonprofit agency, visit www.healthychild.org.

Come join us in April for Shalom Baby on April 5 and 26 at 11:15 a.m. We invite all Jewish parents and their cuties 2 – 36 months of age. This is a free play-group that meets at the DuBow Preschool. We always have time to play, learn, socialize and have fun.

By DuBow Preschool

This past winter break, Liat Walker, Martin J. Gottlieb Day School Jewish studies coordina-tor, traveled to Israel to visit the MJGDS partnership school Tzafririm in Hadera, Israel. This provided the unique opportunity for the MJGDS and Tzafririm students to collaborate on a sci-ence fair project, as students from both schools would participate as subjects in the experiment.

The experiment was to compare learning preferences between MJGDS students and their Israeli friends. The concept came from Brianna Grossman, a MJGDS sixth-grade student who tested how students recall a list of words using the actual words or pictures that represent those words. Brianna administered

the experiment to the fourth and fifth grades at MJGDS, and Liat conducted the exact experiment with Israeli students when she visited the Tzafririm school. The conclusion was: overall, Ameri-

can students preferred words and Israeli students preferred pictures. The findings were displayed at the MJGDS Science Fair in Febru-ary and shared with the Israeli students via email.


The DuBow Preschool is a Community of Kindness

Kids collect tzedakah for ARMDI. Every week the kids are the DuBow Preschool bring tzedakah, sometimes money and sometimes food.

Kids travel to River Garden to spread Purim cheer.

By SHEREEN CANADYDuBow Preschool

MJGDS works with Hadera school on science project

Fourth grade conducts marriage ceremony

Shalom Baby shares five steps to a healthy world

The Jacksonville Jewish Center announces that Camp Ki Tov and Camp Ramah Darom will offer a special partnership program, be-ginning this summer. This three-

week program for rising third and rising fourth graders includes two weeks at Camp Ki Tov, preparing for an experience at sleep-away camp; and one week at Ramah Darom in Clayton, Ga., with roundtrip bus transportation to

Ramah. Discounted cost of this special partnership program is $1,400 for three weeks.

Please contact Rabbi Olitzky at 268-4200 ext. 134 or [email protected] if you’re interested in signing up.


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This year’s PTA sponsored Kaleidoscope Day of the Arts was spent with the Theatre Depart-ment of the Florida State College of Jacksonville on Feb. 20. The day was spent in three rota-tions: acting, staging and danc-ing. Grades were divided up and were given instruction in all three

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The Doobonim and Kofi m classes at the DuBow Preschool recently performed their an-nual Shoobee Doobee Shabbat program for their families and friends. They sang their favorite Shabbat songs, danced and shared their Shabbat spirit. Both classes made special gifts to give the parents and grandparents. The Doobonim (1-2 year olds) made beautiful pictures and cards using their hands and feet. Ms. Cheryl’s Kofi m (2 -3 year olds) were so proud of their beautiful creations. Each child made challah, and a complete Shabbat set: challah cover, a placemat with the bless-ings, a Kiddush cup, a tzedakah box, and a vase with fl owers. Ms. Cheryl said, “The kids all want to have their own Shabbat stuff. They are excited to have a kit that will not break and that they can bring to the Shabbat table each week.”

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Frank will be staying at the DuBow Preschool until March 22. He will be visiting each class. We will share more on Facebook and in the May Jewish News.

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Excitement grew as the paper

chain became shorter and shorter. Finally, four of the eggs cracked and the ducks emerged: Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel. Lucy was the last to hatch and is still the smallest but is very feisty.

For two weeks, the students have been feeding and handling the ducklings and following the Growing Up WILD nature curriculum. They compared and contrasted the difference between chicks (hatched earlier in the year) and ducks. They predicted what might happen if the ducks went in the water.

And they added several ac-tivities not in the curriculum like pool parties on Shabbat. Students gathered on the school music patio to watch them swim while they danced to tropical beach music. After watching them grow for two weeks, it was time to send them on to the farm. We can’t wait to see the picture of them having fun on the farm together.

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Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool invites parents and family members of students for a special Shabbat celebration for Lag B’Omer. Join us for a relax-ing picnic with family, friends, music and yummy food.

Traditionally, Lag B’Omer, the 33rd day of the Omer, is

designated as a celebration day. Many families plan picnics, out-ings, parties and music for this holiday. Come have fun with us for Shabbat and learn more about this tradition. The festivities will take place on Friday, April 26, at 5 p.m. as part of the J Café series: Cultural Arts Family Experience. Visit www.jcajax.org/ECE for more information.

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The Temple is proud to host its second annual Jacksonville Jewish Food Festival. More than 600 people attended last year, and another large crowd is expected for this year’s event, which is scheduled for Sunday, May 5.

“We’re very excited that so many vendors (about 15 thus far) of Jewish food in Jacksonville will be offering samples of their gastronomical delights this year,”

co-chair Betty Rohan said.“As of this moment,” said

Michelle Pargman, the other co-chair, “brisket sliders, corned beef, matzah ball soup, pickles, bagels, lox, kugel and macaroons will be available for sampling by all attendees. There is still room for a few more, but they’d better let us know right away, because space on the sampling floor is limited and filling up fast.”

New this year is the L’Chaim wine wall. For $18, attendees purchase a cork, and each cork

Beth El will have a special Community Shabbat on Friday, April 19, starting with a brisket dinner at 6 p.m., service at 7 p.m., followed by a festive Oneg.

We look forward to meeting and sharing this joyous evening with you and family.

Dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for children 3-11. A child friendly entrée will be available.

Prospective members will be our guests.

Please contact Beth Small at [email protected] or call 904.273.9100 for reservations and information.

By Beth El The Beaches Synagogue

Temple Kol Tov youth conquers group challenges that involve their bodies and

their brains at the Nassau Outdoor Educa-tion Center on FSCJ’s Yulee campus. The

group of 17 was accompanied by their group adviser Stephanie Natale Frus,

parent Michelle Lohmann (who gets the photo credit), and Rabbi Matt Cohen, who participated in a number of the activities.

Here he is pictured running through a trust zipper of Kol Tovies. If you would like more

information on this group, please email Stephanie at [email protected].

Etz Chaim Synagogue is proud to host Kaila Lasky as its scholar in residence for its an-nual spring shabbaton on May 10 -11. Kaila will be pre-senting sev-eral dynamic presentations over the weekend.

Kaila Lasky is a former actress and broker/sales team trainer in the Manhattan luxury real estate market. While rubbing shoulders with royalty, attending inaugu-ral balls and jet setting to exotic locations, Kaila began exploring her Jewish roots. She has been dedicated to reconnecting Jews to their heritage since finding her own way back in the early 90s. She has studied on the east and west coasts with a variety of Jew-ish scholars.

She has been active in state of Israel Bonds and the American Jewish Congress in Manhattan, and has served on the Young Women’s Cabinet of The Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo and

By Etz Chaim Synagogue the Women’s Campaign Board of the Jewish Federation of Rock-land County.

She is a founder of the Jewish Discovery Center of Western New York, an organization dedicated to encouraging Jews of all ages, backgrounds and affiliations to further explore their Jewish identity.

The Shabbaton is open to the entire Jewish community. For more information please go to etz-chaim.org or call 262-3565.

By ANDREW OCEANCongregation Ahavath Chesed

Second Annual Jewish Food Festival set for May 5

Enjoy brisket sliders, knish, matzah ball soup and more at the 2nd Annual Jacksonville Jewish Food Festival on May 5.

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Rabbi Jonathan Cohen, Ph.D., dean of Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, will speak at Con-gregation Ahavath Chesed (The Tem-ple) on Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. His topic will be “Moving Beyond the Traditional Family: A Look at Recent Cases regarding Parental Status in Light of Medical Develop-ments in Procre-ative Technology.” His presentation will address the medical, legal and ethical issues posed by such questions as “Is the sperm donor always dad?” and “Is the egg donor always mom?”

An Israeli-born scholar, Cohen came to Cincinnati in July 1998 when he was appointed assistant professor in Talmud and Halakhic Literature. His interests include the history of law, law and reli-gion and specifi cally the evolu-tion of Jewish law in Christian Europe. He holds a Ph.D. in law from the University of Liverpool.

Cohen was named director of Hebrew Union College-University of Cincinnati Center for the Study of Ethics and Contemporary Mor-al Problems in January 2000 and, in 2003, was awarded the Rabbi Michael Matuson Professorship for Emerging Scholars. He has

written on Jewish bio-ethics, the status of married women, the evolution of Jewish welfare law, ritual-slaughter, Jewish commer-cial law and Jewish solidarity.

Prior to becom-ing dean, Cohen served as the direc-tor of Outreach Education on the Cincinnati Campus of Hebrew Union College. There, he galvanized the campus and its faculty to offer innovative public programming that has attracted people of all faiths to the campus. He has also used social media

for a more effective outreach to younger generations of Jews.

Cohen will deliver the sermon during Kabbalat Shabbat worship on April 19, lead Shabbat morn-ing Torah study on April 20 and lead a discussion after lunch that afternoon.

Cohen is coming to Jackson-ville, thanks to the generosity of Dr. Larry and Kathy Kanter who established the Lawrence and Kathy Kanter Fund for Jewish Preservation. Temple is proud to have the Duval County Medical Society and the Jacksonville Bar Association as co-sponsors for Cohen’s April 18 presentation. The entire community is invited.

For more information, call the Temple offi ce at (904) 733-7078.

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Picking the best preschool for your child is important. Finding that special, home away from home, a school that will partner with you to build a foundation upon which all future learning will be supported is essential.

So, what are parents ask-ing when they tour the DuBow Preschool?

Q: What qualifi cations do your teachers possess?

A: Our lead teachers are de-greed professional educators, with early childhood teaching experi-ence. Our specialty teachers all possess specialized training and education. Our assistant teachers are all trained and experienced. Our school-wide focus this year has been technology and sci-ence. Our school is equipped with 21st Century technology and our

teachers are involved in learning about and piloting some excit-ing new tech tools. Our teachers love children, have a passion for early childhood education and are talented, caring individuals.

Q: What will my child learn? How will the DuBow Preschool prepare my child for kindergar-ten?

A: The DuBow Preschool is an integrated early childhood pro-gram, where Jewish and general curriculum are woven together through the day. We believe in a hands-on, experiential approach to learning. Daily literacy, art, music, science, technology and math activities are embedded in play. The American Academy of Pediatrics supports a play-based approach stating, “Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagina-tion, dexterity, and physical, cog-nitive and emotional strength.”

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from one year olds through our VPK students, enjoy Jewish stud-ies, music, physical education and Discovery Studio specialty classes. Students who are enrolled in our full-day program also at-tend specialty classes at the Mar-tin J. Gottlieb Day School. Our preschool has access to resources at the MJGDS private K-8th grade school such as a beautiful library, excellent technology, art studio, music class, and physical educa-tion all taught by the talented MJGDS faculty.

Q: What amenities does the DuBow Preschool offer?

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To learn more about our spe-cial school and to set up a tour, call Shereen Canady at 268-4200 ext. 143.

Ten years ago, Torah Acad-emy opened its doors to a small but excited group of young day school students.

There were only a few grades at that time but the secular and Judaic education the students received was top notch.

Today the school is thankful to be bustling with the sounds of students from preschool to the eighth grade.

While the school has grown tenfold, the quality of learning remains superior. In fact, Torah Academy is now an accredited day school with students who maintain high test scores in national and state standardized testing.

On May 5 at 6 p.m., Torah Academy will commemorate this milestone with a grand anniver-sary dinner.

The dinner will be held at Etz Chaim Synagogue and will be honoring not only the 10-year accomplishment but also the school’s spiritual adviser, Rabbi

Yaakov Fisch, and its preschool teacher, Morah Henny Fisch. Rabbi Fisch served in many roles at Torah Academy from teacher to leader of numerous commit-tees dedicated to the school’s growth. Morah Henny has been teaching at Torah Academy for nine years and, even though she holds a master’s in education, she considers her greatest accom-plishment to be the many smiling faces she sees at her preschool graduation each year.

The event features special guest speaker Rabbi Nate Segal, founding director of Community Development and Outreach for Torah Umesorah.

Segal has helped launch over a dozen Jewish day schools and placed rabbis in over 50 syna-gogues nationwide.

For more information please visit our website at www.torah-academy.com or call 268-7719. Dinner reservations are $125 per person and journal ads range in price from $36 to $360. Some ads include complimentary din-ner reservations.

By Torah Academy

EDUCATION/SYNAGOGUE NEWS

Over a dozen members of the Jacksonville Jewish Center and the Jacksonville Jewish com-munity joined together at the beginning of March to attend the annual AIPAC Policy Con-ference in Washington, D.C.

The AIPAC Policy Confer-ence is the largest gathering of pro-Israel advocates in the country. This year over 13,000 conference attendees gathered in support of Israel and heard from such speakers as Vice President Joe Biden, Israeli Prime Min-ister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak. Members of the Jackson-ville delegation also lobbied on Washington on Tuesday in sup-port of stronger U.S.-Israel rela-tions. This year, every member of Congress was lobbied and the Jacksonville delegation lobbied the offi ces of Florida senators Rubio and Nelson as well as lo-cal congressmen Crenshaw and DeSantis.

“This was a powerful mo-ment,” said Rabbi Jesse Olitzky, who organized the delegation. “Our teenagers and our young adults were meeting with politi-cians and leading the conversa-tion, explaining why supporting Israel was so vital.”

Last year, only a handful of representatives from Jackson-ville attended the conference, so the increase in participation this year from the First Coast went a long way. “We showed

that Jacksonville is a pro-Israel city and that the Jacksonville Jewish community are zionists! Next year, we are planning for a delegation twice the size as this year’s delegation,” Olitzky added.

It’s never too early to sign up for next year’s AIPAC Policy Conference, March 2-4, 2014, in Washington, D.C. You can do so at http://aipac.org/pc or by contacting Olitzky at [email protected].


The Jacksonville Jewish Center congratulates two of its teenagers who have recently been elected to Mercaz USY sub-regional leader-ship positions.

Talia Fetner was elected as sub-regional president, and Jenna Levine was elected as sub-region-al secretary at the recent Mercaz USY Sub-Regional Spring Con-vention hosted in Jacksonville.

Mercaz is one of three sub-regions of the Southeast Hanegev USY region.

This sub-region consists of chapters in north, central and western Florida. The Hanegev region of USY consists of chap-ters in Florida, Georgia, Tennes-see, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Puerto Rico.

USY offers chapter, regional and international programming.

The youth group meets regularly at the Center, and regional and sub-regional events include trips to Disney and weekend long conventions. There is an annual International Convention in a dif-ferent city each year and opportu-nities to travel across the country and to Israel with USY. For more information on any of our youth groups, please contact Gayle Bailys, the Center’s youth director at 268-4200 ext. 149.


By SHEREEN CANADYDuBow Preschool

With millions still out of work, many people in our own community are forced to choose between paying the rent and putting food on the table. That’s why we’re, through Jewish Family & Community Services, not only running food pantries and meal programs, we’re also offering fi nancial assistance to get people back on track. Today, more people are turning to us for assistance than ever before. Help us ensure that no one is turned away.

HUNGER

DOESN’T

DISCRIMINATE.



Frequently asked questions about the DuBow Preschool

Center att ends Policy Conference

Center USYers win sub-regional leadership roles

Now is the time to sign up for Camp Ki Tov for summer 2013. Ki Tov is offering early bird rates for those who sign up by May 15. Tuition rates will increase after that. Camp Ki Tov has been providing fun, positive and safe programming in a Jewish setting for over 50 years.

Located on over 35-acre grounds of the Jacksonville Jew-ish Center, Camp Ki Tov offers a ton of great programming – both indoors and outdoors – for children of all ages. Our outdoor facilities include an Olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis courts, soccer fi elds, a basketball

court, and baseball diamond, a Gaga pit, as well as a Gazebo and picnic tables for outdoor bunk programming.

Our indoor facilities offer opportunities for quiet indoor games, as well as drama, arts and crafts, music, dance, and many other activities. Ki Tov is the only camp in the area that offers weekly sessions and guarantees the fun of a sleep-away camp in a day camp setting.

Our camp, under the leader-ship of Pamela Lewis and Alex Hills, also offers a Camp Ris-honim Preschool program, under the leadership of Shereen Canady. The preschool program is a perfect complement to those little

ones looking to continue their learning and exploring that they regularly experience in preschool during the summer months. A daily kosher lunch is provided at camp, along with morning and afternoon snacks.

Additionally, Camp Ki Tov will be offering weekly specialty sports camps with Coach Jared Goldman: fl ag football (July 8-July 12), fl oor hockey (July 15 – July 19), basketball (July 22 – July 26), and soccer (July 29 – Aug. 2). For more informa-tion about camp or to sign up, please contact Rabbi Olitzky at 268-4200 ext. 134 or [email protected] and check us out online at campkitov.org.


Registration open for Camp Ki Tov summer 2013

Torah Academy honors Rabbi Yaakov and Henny Fisch


Conversation CaféSave the date! The next JFCS Conversation Café, our series of health-related topics served over lunch, will be held Thursday, May 23, 2013. The next topic is a timely one, “Social Media & Your Teen,” with presentations by. The Café is free but RSVP’s are a must, as seating is limited (904) 394-5782.

CALL2GORemember rides to syna-gogue for Shabbat and Holidays are absolutely free, and other rides to medical appointments, the grocery store, etc. are offered at a reduced rate. Need a ride? Call the transportation line at 224-6287.

Kosher KartThe Kosher Kart program at JFCS provides a convenient alternative for meals that are “ready to heat.” Many people order our meals as a way to have healthy and easy meals available when recu-perating from an illness or hospitalization, or just to have on hand when they don’t feel like cooking. Call 394-5724.

Oh what a nightJoin JFCS, together with Honorary Chairs Laurie and Linda DuBow and Wayne and Delores Weaver as we celebrate how our community helps each other. Save the Date: Thursday, October 17th. More information to follow; sponsorships will be avail-able. If you have any ques-tions, contact Heather Corey at 394-5727.

Be a JHN volunteerIf you have ever wanted to be a Jewish Healing Network vol-unteer but didn’t know where to begin, call Karen Susman today. Volunteers made friendly visits to those who are ill (bikkur cholim) and to those who are feeling isolated from the Jewish community. Office and event volunteers needed too (394-5737).

JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES

JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES 2012 FEDERATION ALLOCATION: $250,283

448-1933www.jfcsjax.org

Briefs

Since its inception, Jewish Family & Community Services has provided food to help ensure that no individual or family in our com-munity goes hungry. It is a known fact that no one can succeed on an empty stomach. Thanks to your on-going support of our Winn-Dixie Emergency Food Pantry, through donations of both nonperishable food items and monetary contribu-tions, JFCS is able to provide nutri-tious emergency groceries to those experiencing difficult times and to help those in need live with more dignity and comfort

At JFCS we are proud of our Winn-Dixie Emergency Food Pantry. We are also extremely grateful to the local efforts of the many individuals, civic/religious organizations and businesses that support our pantry through the Feed A Needy Neighbor program.

High Holiday food drives, as well as donations throughout the year, makes this service possible and is very much appreciated. Dollars and cents

Did you know that JFCS spends $36 per month to feed one family? Without a doubt, your continued support is needed for us to keep up with the demands and needs of the community. Thanks once again to the generosity of the Block family and their Annual Block Family Food Challenge, all cash gifts to FANN during April and May will be doubled. A fun – and education-al – way to give

Here is a fun way you can teach two lessons to your children, or grandchildren: (1) how to shop for groceries with a budget, and (2) giving tzedakkah.

We have created a Virtual Food Drive Donation Center, an online


In honor of National Volun-teer Week, April 21-27, we want to thank our JFCS volunteers who help in our food pantry, at the front desk, and throughout our office with a variety of proj-ects and clerical tasks.

Thank you to Cheryl Ber-lin, Richard Birnbaum, Joyce Borgida, Paula Caplan, Fay Garber, Judy Greenfield, Judy Greenberg, Lorraine Jenkins, Elaine Hodz, Edith Horovitz, Natalie Kelly, Marty Kaufman,

Mimi Kaufman, Marty Kulchin, Sondra Mallow, Jordan Mal-low, Maxine Mallow, Samantha Mallow, Abbe Moody, Alyssa Moody, Ivan Peltz, Penny Pow-ell, Shelley Rabon, Kate Rob-bins, Stacia Rosenblum, Jeanne Sandberg, Elinor Snow, Bob Fischer, Beth Goldberg, Rose Goldberg, Irene Jaffa and Hilda Warfield.

You help us make our jobs so much easier. Want to be part of our volunteer team? Please contact Helen at (904) 394-5782 or [email protected].


JFCS has a long history of helping families in need by providing for Jewish day camp experiences for children in our community. This year, our camp fund is low, and we need your help. Please consider donating to our Day Camp Scholarship Fund.

A donation to help a child go to camp helps the future. Children who attend Jewish camps become more Jewishly engaged as adults. We need your support. Please send your gift to JFCS, 6261 Du-pont Station Ct. E., Jacksonville, FL 32217 or you can donate on line at www.jfcsjax.org. Simply indicate Camp Scholarship Fund.


Holocaust Survivors and their families enjoyed a model Pass-over Seder, which was lead by the NYCS Jax Youth Group of Etz Chaim. Over 75 survivors and their families shared all the traditional blessings and songs us-ing a Haggadah that was created specifically for this occasion. The Haggadah also contained personal stories of local survivors.

Students of the Martin J. Gott-lieb Day School led a model seder at Mt. Carmel Gardens. There, too, approximately 65 Jewish resi-dents, most of whom are in their 70s and 80s, interacted with the sixth-grade students in familiar

prayers, readings and song.“Just tasting the charoset and

seeing these beautiful children’s faces brings back memories of Passover Seders I used to have when I was a child,” one of the residents said. The students enjoy it too. Sitting along side of the residents, the students share hag-gadahs they made and brought along with them.

Thank you to the Martin J. Gottlieb Day School and their teacher Edith Horovitz. We are also appreciative of the parents and volunteers who helped make this a success and to the Depart-ment of Jewish Services who help coordinate this annual Passover event.


Vanessa Solomon is one of the newest board members at JFCS and serves as the chairperson for the Programs & Services Com-mittee.

A graduate of Damelin Management College in Johan-nesburg, South Africa, Solomon has worked for such Companies as Revlon, Estee Lauder, L’Oreal and The Colomer Group, where she led and supported strategic brand building and business de-velopment. She has held various senior leadership roles both in-ternationally and domestically in the consumer and manufacturing industries throughout her 30-year career in this field.

Prior to moving to the United States in 2000, Solomon held the position of CEO Revlon Sub Sahara Africa and simultaneously sat on the company’s European Board where she helped to set and direct strategy. She describes herself as a retail industry veteran who has developed expertise in the area of leadership develop-ment, research and development process, consumer research, change management and corpo-rate culture.

A recipient of a number of business awards in South Africa, she also served as chairperson

of the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association and official advisor to the minister of Trade & Industry. Her work has taken her to New York, Central and South America and Africa. She and her husband have lived in Jackson-ville for the past seven years, where they maintain extensive family and business relationships throughout the globe.

Vanessa Solomon was drawn to JFCS “because of the work they do and the principles by which they operate.” She hopes her extensive career experience can contribute to the growth and strength of this amazing organiza-tion and adds, “It is an honor to be working with such a prestigious board and all the dedicated people that work every day at JFCS.”


Mt. Carmel residents, Holocaust survivors hold Seders

Camp season is around the corner

Vanessa Solomon

Thank you volunteers

Welcome Vanessa Solomon

Thanks to all our food pantry volunteers who tirelessly and consis-tently give of their time to help out in our on-site pantry which is open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

Feeding the community: It takes a villageoutlet and interactive way to put groceries in your shopping cart and then virtually donate them to our food pantry. This is located on our website, www.jfcsjax.org. Set a dol-lar limit with your children, and let them go shopping. This will be fun and educational, and the gift will be

appreciated.Again, all gifts – including those

given through the Virtual Food Drive – will be doubled during April and May. For more informa-tion, or to make a direct donation to FANN, contact 394-5721 or [email protected].

Ivan and Penny

Jack and AbbeJim and Francine

Linda and Elinor


RIVER GARDEN SENIOR SERVICES

RIVER GARDEN 2012 FEDERATION ALLOCATION: $179,132

The Coves members and staff were excited to host the 10th Annual Coves Senior Prom, again organized and presented by the students of Mandarin High School, and led by Student Council President Olivia Martins and Vice President Hunter Talley. This year’s student class really blew us out of the water with an Under the Sea theme and decora-tions complete with live goldfish. The Coves dining room pulled out all the stops with a beautiful buffet

of hot appetizers and desserts, and the food tasted even better than it looked. DJ and Mandarin High School student Jacob Hecht kept us moving and dancing the night away to new and old favorite songs.

The final event of the evening was the traditional crowning of the prom queen and king, with Stella Eison being crowned the 2013 prom queen and “Happy John” Cockram crowned prom king. The new royalty shared a dance and graciously posed for photos to celebrate their new fame.

The 10th Annual Prom was the

talk for days following the dance and will not soon be forgotten, especially with the beautiful photos taken by Mandarin High student Clarese Moller to remind us. Already planning ahead, Coves members, staff and Mandarin High School students are trying to discover ways to top this year, and make next year’s 11th Annual Prom even more exciting. A big thank you goes out to The Coves staff, Mandarin High School Student Council and advisors and everyone who helped make this year’s prom a most memorable night.

By DARA GIDDINGSRiver Garden Senior Services

Tu B’Shevat, the New Year of the Trees, is often celebrated in warm climates with tree planting, while in the frozen north, children plant parsley, which will grow in time for Passover a couple of months later. At River Garden, we have planted a wide variety of trees during Tu B’Shevat, but the focus has shifted over the past few years to a Tu B’Shevat Seder, modeled on the kabbalistic tradi-tion from Safed.

The Tu B’Shevat Seder is inspired by a Passover Seder, including the drinking of four cups of wine or grape juice, and four questions. The fours con-tinue with an investigation of four worlds: earth, water, air and fire, translated into mystical realms, and also into types of nuts, ber-ries, shelled and pitted fruits, as well as seasonal changes to the tints of grape juice.

On Sunday, Jan. 27, River Garden residents gathered in the Rabinowitz Dining Room, located in The Wilf & Parker Pavilion, to read, sing and eat, forge a stronger bond with nature and ecology, and develop a new appreciation for the many gifts we receive every day from our Creator.

By RABBI MARK WIEDERRiver Garden Senior Services

Not just parsley

Arline Leckart enjoys delicious foods served during the Tu B’Shevat Seder.

10th Annual Prom at The Coves a smashing success

Helen Gottlieb and ‘Happy John’ Cockram kicked up their heels all evening.

Olivia Martins, president of Mandarin High School Student Council, celebrates Prom Queen and King Stella Eison and John Cockram.

Helen Gottlieb and Stella Eison get acquainted with a couple of students.


JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA 2012 FEDERATION ALLOCATION: $76,422

JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA

Please join us and the 500 members of our community who have created their Jewish legacies. Remember the Jewish community in your will and estate plan. For more information, contact the Jewish Community Foundation of Northeast Florida. 904-394-0720 www.jewishfoundationnefl.org

Create a Jewish Legacy is a partnership of our area synagogues and Jewish agencies

To create your Personalized Legacy Agreement including which causes will be your beneficiaries, contact the Foundation. Then, use the following language in your will and to change a beneficiary designation on other assets such as IRA’s or life insurance. “I give and bequeath to the Jewish Community Foundation of Northeast FL Inc., its successors and or

assigns X %”, (whatever % or dollar amount that is comfortable for you) “of my residual estate or/asset.” Contact the Foundation with additional questions.

JACKSONVILLE CELEBRATES AND THANKS THOSE WHO ARE

CREATING LEGACIES TO SUPPORT JEWISH CAUSES

“WE STAND STRONGEST WHEN WE STAND TOGETHER!”

On January 31st, the Jewish Community Foundation partner agencies and synagogues pre-sented an event to honor those in our community who are help-ing to secure the future of our Jewish community. Presenters applauded 350 attendees, many

whom have declared their intent to remember Jewish causes in their wills and estate plans. Highlighting the January 31st event were videotaped stories by individuals repre-senting each of Foundation’s 9 partner organizations. The

evening also included a mov-ing tribute to Mike Donziger, Foundation’s first President, and presentation of the first Donziger Legacy Leader award to Richard Sisisky, Community CJL Chair. A collaborative effort of

major synagogues and Jewish agencies, CJL began in 2008 as a pilot program of Jewish Fed-erations of North America. Since inception, we have re-ceived 265 signed declarations of intent. To view the event video and

p h o t o s , v i s i t t h e Fo u nd a t io n web s i t e a t www.jewishfoundationnefl.org. To learn how easy it can be to create your own legacy that will impact Jewish causes you care about, contact the Founda-tion at 394-0720.

Andrea Mail: “Regardless of our title or status, wouldn’t we all like to believe that our lives will have lasting meaning and significance? What will our legacies be?”

Mark Green: “The Foundation is our community’s savings plan. We ensure the future for all our agencies and synagogues we serve. We work for you.”

Jeanine Rogozinski: “Our own local stars will entertain and inspire us. When we wish upon our stars and dream to-gether, dreams can come true.”

Richard Sisisky: “The legacy work done by the Foundation and our partners is critical to providing for our agencies and synagogues in the future. Create your own legacy, let Foundation execute it for you, and we will honor your intent.”

Ellen Rosner: “What a thrill it is looking out at so many faces that care so much about the Jewish organizations in our city. We pay tribute to the memory of Mike Donziger—he certainly would be proud.”

Barry Zisser: “Mike would have been so proud. He cared so much about the mission of the Foundation and all Jewish causes. I, and his friends here tonight, toast our friend, Mike Donziger: May your memory always be as your life was—a blessing to all of us.”

JCF Steering Committee mem-ber Eunice Zisser with board member Sandy Zimmerman.

Catching up at the CJL event: Judy Silverman and Larry Appel.

Seeman and Nancy Zimmerman enjoying the CJL event.

Ella and Chaim Rogozinski share a special moment.

On behalf of the Jewish Com-munity Foundation and our partner organizations, many thanks to the following who helped make our January 31st Create a Jewish Legacy event a great success: the Jacksonville Jewish Center and JJC staff, Event sponsors, CJL Commu-nity Chairman: Richard Sisisky, Foundation Board President: Mark Green, JCF Board, CJL Steering Committee, Founda-

tion Staff, Event Co-Chairs: Andrea Mail, Jeanine Rogozin-ski, Ellen Rosner. Host Com-mittee: Isabel Balotin, Shirley Bielski, Mike Donziger (of blessed memory), Mary Ed-wards, Sue Elinoff, Leslie Held, Jeanine Hoff, Elliott Horovitz, Michele Katz, Iris Kraemer, Deanna Lissner, Mike Lissner, Lita Poehlman, Judy Poppell,

Joanne Rosenberg, Deborah Shapiro, Kimberly Sisisky, Carole Wolpin, Eunice Zisser. CJL event presenters: Richard Sisisky, Mark Green, Andrea Mail, Jeanine Rogozinski, Ellen Rosner, Volunteer: Penny Marks, Toast Participants/Friends of Mike Donziger: Barry Zisser, Ron Elinoff, Jeffrey Block, Mel Fruit, Win

Gartner, Michael Korn, Jack Selevan, Russell Selevan, Rich-ard Wolfson. Videotaped Sto-ries: Iris & Mark Kraemer, Gary Wilkinson, Linda & Al-bert Wilkinson, Barbara & Hal Resnick, Doris & Jeff Gold-stein, Fran Young, Rachelle Gottlieb, Deborah & Steven Shapiro & family, Judy & Len El ikan, Judy & Steve

Silverman, Monique & David Miller & family, Mel Fruit. Instrumental Entertainers: Hazzan Jesse Holzer & mem-bers of Koltrain. CJL Lyri-cists: Isabel Balotin, Shirley Bielski, Jeanine Hoff, Hazzan Jesse Holzer. CJL Singers: Isa-bel Balotin, Shirley Bielski, Rabbi Matthew Cohen, Mary Edwards, Ellen Hare, Jeanine Hoff.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MANY DEDICATED CJL VOLUNTEERS!


JEWISH COMMUNITY ALLIANCE 2012 FEDERATION ALLOCATION: $181,000

904.730.2100wwwjcajax.org

JCA happenings

JEWISH COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

Vandroff Art GalleryThe Vandroff Art Gallery will

exhibit works by members of The Art Guild of Orange Park through March 20. This organization promotes the visual arts in Clay County and Northeast Florida.

Beginning March 22, the gal-lery will exhibit the paintings of Bronwen Chandler. Bronwen grew up in New Zealand. She expresses herself mainly through landscapes. She loves to paint in acrylics and she works in both brush and knife, and there is always some purple to be found in her paintings. You may remember Bronwen as a dance instructor here at the JCA.

JCA to welcome Dr. Robert Malyapa

As part of the Jewish Commu-nity Alliance’s Continuing Health series, the J Institute is pleased to present “Using Proton Therapy to Treat Cancer.”

Cancer – the word alone can cause most people to wince, but many of us have had to deal with the harsh reality of hearing that diagnosis for ourselves, a family member or even a friend. How-ever, according to the American Cancer Society, “The death rate from cancer in the U.S. has fallen 20 percent from its peak in 1991.” Part of the decline is due to earlier detection, but part is also due to medical breakthroughs like the use of proton therapy to treat a variety of cancers, including lung, brain and prostate.

On Monday, April 15, the JCA is pleased to welcome UF Florida

Proton Institute radiation oncolo-gist Dr. Robert Malyapa. Malyapa will be discussing various cancers and the great success that The Pro-ton Institute has seen with the use of this alternative treatment. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear how this breakthrough technology is changing the face of cancer. This program is free to JCA members and $5 for nonmembers. All are welcome. For more information or to register, contact Dorri Kraus, 730-2100 ext. 239 / [email protected].

Concert In the RoundThe JCA presents a free concert

by pianist Andrew Tyson at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 14.

At age 22, Andrew Tyson is al-ready the recipient of many awards and prizes. Entering his final year of studies with Claude Frank at the Curtis Institute of Music, An-drew has performed at a number of prestigious venues, including the National Chopin Foundation in Miami and the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York. He has performed as a concert soloist with the Guilford Symphony Orches-tra, the Durham Symphony, The Raleigh Symphony and the Chapel Hill Philharmonia.

Thanks to the generosity of the Berman family, this concert is free and open to the entire community.

Bicycle maintenance for the layman

Get your bike ready for the season with maintenance tips from Railee Halbuna of Open Road

Bike Shop. Learn how to change a flat tire, quiet a squeaking chain, adjust your brakes and more.

Meet at the JCA at 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, with your bike in tow and leave with the confi-dence of knowing you’ll never be stranded on your bike again. The fee is $5 for JCA members and $8 for nonmembers.

Cyberspace security

Whether you’re on Facebook, Twitter or another social media site, learn how to protect your identity and privacy with digital marketing and Internet security ex-pert Kenny Harper. He will show you how to have fun with social media while ensuring that you are well-protected. Must bring your own laptop to participate.

This program is at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 22. It’s free for JCA members and $5 for nonmembers.

Florida-friendly gardening

Tired of looking at your plants withering in the hot Florida sun? Join master gardener and assis-tant director of the Duval County Extension Office, Evie Pankok, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, as she teaches you how to plant a garden that will survive the hot summer days and cool winter nights.

This program is free for JCA members and $5 for nonmembers.

Special parent workshop: help-ing your child cope with allergies

Children‘s lives are affected in so many ways by allergies and asthma. Join Dr. Sunil Joshi,

vice president of Family Allergy Asthma Consultants, as he shares his expertise and insights into the complicated world of allergies whether environmental, food, or seasonal.

Bring your questions and con-cerns to this informative evening at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 11. This program is free and open to all.

Break Away DaysThe JCA offers full days of

fun when school is out of session. Each school day off is filled with exciting activities such as sports, swimming, arts and crafts, and cooking.

We will be offering Break Away Days during most schools’ spring breaks March 25 through April 5 (call 730-2100 ext. 245 for dates and fees). This spring we will take a journey under the sea. We will make jeweled jellyfish, hunt for sunken treasure and much more.

Adult Flag Football League

The JCA’s Adult Flag Football League for ages 18-plus will play at Bolles Stadium Field on Sun-days from 4 to 7 p.m. The season runs from April 14 to June 9 (no games May 26).

Form your own teams of 6 to 8 players for 5-on-5 flag football. You can also register individually or with a friend and be placed on a team. Contact Geoff at 730-2100 ext. 250 or [email protected] with questions. Fee is $60 for JCA members, $90 for nonmembers.

Babysitter’s training course

Learn how to prepare for an emergency if home alone or if babysitting in this one-day class. Valuable safety tips will be taught and basic CPR and first aid skills will be reviewed.

This class is for ages 10-15. It will be from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5. The fee is $50 for JCA members and $75 for nonmembers.

JCA Makos summer swim team

Get out your swimsuits and caps because it’s River City Swim League season for the JCA Makos Swim Team. The team begins practice in May, during our Swim Team Registration Week, so make sure you register in advance be-cause space will be limited.

All levels of swimmer are welcome. We have two options for registration; practice/meet and meet only (must be practicing with another swim team to qualify).

Though nothing in their performance would have given it away, by the time violinist Paul Huang and pianist Jessica Osbourne played the first notes of the Beethoven Sonata in their concert at the JCA this February, they had been awake for 12 hours, traveled nearly 950 miles, and still managed to squeeze in some practice before the 3 p.m. down-beat. Fortunately for us, when you are a virtuoso musician, the show must go on, and that meant that even a blizzard wouldn’t stop them from coming to the JCA to play a concert.

The original travel itinerary had the two musicians arriving in Jacksonville a day in advance of the performance. However, after inclement weather grounded all flights out of New York, Thelma Nied, JCA cultural arts director, had the two Young Concert Artists on a Sunday morning red-eye from New York that would give them only couple of hours on the ground in Florida before perform-

ing their show-stopping recital.In addition to their Sunday

afternoon concert, Huang and Osbourne performed two more concert/lectures the next day, one at River Garden Hebrew Home and one for students from Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool and JCA Youth Services after-school program. Huang and Osbourne are both part of the Young Concert Artists, an organization that aims to give talented young musicians opportunities to be

heard throughout the nation. Each young artist has proven their gift through a competitive, inter-national audition. The finest of these contestants are selected to participate in a series of perfor-mances and educational outreach programs throughout the country.

The JCA is lucky to host such fine talent. Be sure to catch the next concert in the YCA series, pianist Andrew Tyson. He will perform on April 14 at 3 p.m. in the Setzer-Frisch Auditorium.

By MOLLY SWEET Jewish Community Alliance

Expressions, the largest col-lection of Israeli art outside the Jewish state, will be on exhibit at the Jewish Community Alliance April 14-21 as part of the JCA’s 25th Birthday Celebration.

Expressions features artwork by more than 70 Israeli artists and artisans. The exhibit and sale is free and open to the public.

Expressions has toured the United States annually since 1985, when retired Israeli Army Col. Itzhak Assour convinced the Israeli government to subsidize the show.

Assour studied sculpting dur-ing three years of rehabilitation after being wounded in 1969. After he returned to active duty, he took art classes and continued sculpting after he retired from the army in 1984.

Attendees can meet Col. As-sour at the opening on Sunday, April 14, at 1 p.m. Join us for light refreshments and an oppor-tunity to preview and buy beauti-ful sculptures, fibers, ceramics, jewelry, Judaica, lithography, wood, antiques and paintings.

The JCA also hosted the Expressions exhibit in November 2010 and October 2007.

By Jewish Community Alliance

The JCA’s year-long 25th Birthday Celebration continues in April, highlighted by a fund-raiser birthday party on April 20.

Other April birthday events include an Adult Birthday Breakfast on April 7 and the Ex-pressions Art Show from Israel April 14-21.

And beginning April 24, the JCA’s Vandroff Art Gallery will display photo stories about the JCA and its members.

The JCA will host the April 20 party as the whole com-munity meets for an evening of cocktails, dinner, dessert, danc-ing and many more surprises.

Funds raised by this event will help the JCA provide

educational, social and cultural programs and projects for our community.

Funds also will go toward scholarships for children, the elderly and others who may not be otherwise able to afford the benefits of the JCA.

You can purchase your tickets or become a sponsor online at www.jcajax.org/birthday.

By Jewish Community Alliance

“Swimming is a life skill and a social skill that all children should have,” says Lauren Eg-leston, JCA assistant director of Sports and Recreation and head Makos swim coach. “We watch them mature in their physical and emotional skills and gain self-assurance.”

The JCA Swim School, under the direction of Egleston, is a safe entryway into the art of swimming for many students. Throughout the year, the school offers lessons to introduce breath control, kicking, swim-ming strokes and the founda-tions of aquatic proficiency.

“Our swim school staff is truly committed to all children

involved in our swimming pro-gram, and especially with swim lessons. We try to establish a special bond with each child that makes them feel unique. We try to build confidence in and out of the water,” says Egleston.

As the summer months approach, children are around pools and water more often. The JCA Swim School is dedicated to preparing its students for the summer season ahead — partic-ularly for JCA Summer Camp, when campers spend time at the pool daily, and need to be secure in the water.

JCA Swim School offers weekly lessons, for children as young as six months old. For more information, visit www.jcajax.org/aquatics or call Lauren Egleston at 730-2100 ext. 240.

Musicians battle elements to play at JCABy MOLLY SWEET Jewish Community Alliance

JCA Swim School committed to children

Israeli art will be displayed

JCA Birthday Party set for April 20


BirthDr. Mark and Roz Abramson

announce the birth of their grand-son Henry Rhys Mooney on Feb. 6, 2013, in Santa Fe, N.M. Parents are Drs. Alexandra Abramson-Mooney and Barrett Mooney. Grandparents are Melinda and Jeff Cramer. Great-grandparents are Roslyn and Bernard Abram-son of New Jersey, and Rochelle Segal of Orlando.

B’nai MitzvahMackie Scott Garwood, son

of Simon and Judi Garwood, will be called to the Torah on the oc-casion of his Bar Mitzvah on April 13, 2013, at Congrega-tion Ahavath Chesed.

Shar-ing in the simcha will be his grandparents Marvin and Joanne Specter of Eastchester, N.Y., Adrienne EO Jackson of Jacksonville, and many other friends and family.

Mackie is a seventh-grade honors student at The Bolles School. He is a percussionist in the middle school band and also volunteers as an usher for the Jacksonville Symphony. Mackie enjoys soccer for the JYSC Fury select team, playing basketball for Bolles, AAU, and attending Camp Winnebago in the summer.

Jacob Dean Glassman, son of Dean and Lisa Glassman, was called to the Torah on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah on March 16, 2013, at the Congrega-tion Ahavath Chesed.

Shar-ing in the simcha was his sister Sienna, 22, Gabriella, 21, and Julian, 15; his grandmother Elinor Glassman and the late Dr. Jacob Glassman of Miami Beach; and grandparents LaVerna Sanford of Delaware, and Norman and Sharon Sanford of Belleview. Aunts, uncles and cousins also attended, coming from Seattle to Baltimore.

Jacob is a seventh-grade hon-ors student at The Bolles School. He loves to play basketball and was on the seventh grade team as well as playing AAU. Jacob

also played football for the Bolles middle school. Currently he plays the clarinet in the middle school band. When Jacob is not outside shooting the ball he is playing his X box.

Travis Melamed, son of Kevin and Bonnie Melamed, will be called to the Torah on the oc-casion of his Bar Mitzva on Shab-bat, April 6, 2013, at Etz Chaim Synagogue.

Shar-ing in the simcha will be his brother Brandon along with many family and friends from across the United States and other countries.

Travis is in the seventh-grade honors program at Julia Landon College Preparatory and Leader-ship Development School. Travis has been a dedicated student of Cuong Nhu (Vietnamese martial arts) for over fi ve years. Travis became an open water certifi ed scuba diver in 2012 and loves being a scuba buddy with his dad. He also enjoys hiking, canoeing, camping and is an active member of NCSY Jacksonville of the Etz Chaim Youth Department. Travis wants to become a paleontologist.

Marriage

Sarah Michelle Anderson and Lawton Donnie Daniels were married at the Jacksonville Jewish Center on March 3, 2013.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Anderson, and the granddaughter of the late Dr. Wil-liam and Mrs. Martha Stromberg, and Mrs. Margaret Anderson. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a degree in history, and teaches at Mandarin High School. Lillian Anderson served as her sister’s maid of honor. Among bridesmaids and attendants were long-time friends Andrea Seebol and Julia Kufman.

The groom is the son of Sherry Binter of Branson, Mo., and the grandson of Sandra and the

late Lawton Daniels of Kissim-mee. He is also a graduate of the University of Central Florida, with a degree in fi nance, and is an operations analyst with Deutsche Bank. Grady Roach served as his brother’s best man.

Following a Disney World honeymoon, the couple will reside in Jacksonville, to the delight of the bride’s parents.

AccomplishmentsMarilyn Feldstein’s article

“Are You Building Strong Career Relationships?” has been pub-lished in the December T+D Magazine, and her article “Know Your Professional Value and Learn How to Leverage it to Get What You Want—and Deserve,” has been published online in the January T+D Magazine. In addition, her book Infoline: Defi ning and Leveraging Your Professional Value was published in February by the American Society for Training and Develop-ment. Marilyn is a certifi ed career coach, founder of Career Choices Unlimited, and an author.

Sympathy… to the family of Elliot

Shapiro, father of Joel (Sylvia) Shapiro and Robin (Bill) Heston, grandfather of Joshua, Sarah, Jessica and Rachel Shapiro and Jacob and Neve Heston and broth-er of Marcia Ehrlich. Elliot died Feb. 25, 2013. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

… to the family of Howard Wolpin, who died March 5, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Carole; his children Rick (Cindy) Wolpin, Allison (Sven Erik) Jansson, Michele Katz (Christie Radney), and Jeffrey (Stacy) Katz; and grandchildren Matt (Kat) Wolpin, Travis (Crystal) Wolpin, Daniel Jansson, Jacob and Maddie Abraham. Contribu-tions may be made to the Debbie Katz Fund for Ramah Scholarship at the Jacksonville Jewish Center, or to Jewish Family & Commu-nity Services.

To submit an item for life-cycles, please email it to [email protected]. Dead-line is the 6th of the month. For guidelines of how to write Bar/Bat Mitzvah, wedding or obituary announcements, go to jewishjack-sonville.org/news under “Share your news.”

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SPOTLIGHTContinued from p. 1community. The Vandroff Art Gallery presents monthly exhibits of the work of local artists.

The birthday celebration kicks off with a fundraising party on April 20. A complete schedule of

birthday events is online at www.jcajax.org/birthday.

Stein noted the importance of the partnership between the JCA and the Jewish Federation of Jacksonville, “The money Fed-eration gives to the JCA is very important.”

The JCA is a benefi ciary agency of the Federation.


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CLASSIFIEDSRIVER GARDENContinued from p. 1River Garden’s No. 1 priority.”

The campaign allows River Garden to grow its outpatient services. It enabled the agency to add a 10,000-square-foot addition, known as The David A. Stein Family Center, which is home to the Frisch Family Adult Day Care Pavilion and Alice and Bernard Selevan Therapy Pavilion. The project also repurposed 7,500 square feet of existing space including the Trager/Peltz Admis-sions & Home Health Pavilion, the Sloat Memory Care Pavilion, the Wilf & Parker Dining Services Pavilion and the DuBow Phar-macy.

In the next few months River Garden Senior Services Home Healthcare program will expand, as well. “Once our program becomes Medicare-certified we will be able to offer skilled nurs-ing and rehabilitation services to older adults residing in their own homes in the community,” said Dr. Sue Leger-Krall, director of Community Clinical Services/Family Care support.

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US News & World Report has ranked River Garden Hebrew Home among the Best Nursing Homes in the United States.

This ranking is one of the most popular tools among Baby

Boomers when researching and evaluating nursing homes. Ap-proximately 20 percent of all nursing homes in Florida, and slightly less than 19 percent nationwide, earned an overall fi ve-star rating.

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River Garden’s 5-star ranking for overall performance in health inspections, nurse staffi ng, and quality of medical care by the Centers for Medicare & Medic-aid Services, the federal agency that sets and enforces standards for nursing homes.

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Remembrance Program

The entire community is invited to hear Charles Mendel, who sailed on the SS St. Louis as a child.

The ship left Germany in 1939, only to be turned away from Cuba and the U.S. Mendel returned to Europe, he spent most of the war years in hiding, separated from his family.

Please join us on Sunday, April 7, at 4 p.m. at the Jacksonville Jewish Center, as Mendel recounts his riveting story.

The afternoon’s program, led by the clergy of area synagogues, will also acknowledge survivors and honor with prayer and poetry the memory of the six million murdered during the Holocaust.

Date: April 7Time: 4 p.m.Place: Jacksonville Jewish CenterWho: Entire community


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Naser MusaHamid Saeidi-SanturDror SinaiYair Dalal

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 at 9:00 PM, USTLER HALL ATRIUM

SUNDAY, APRIL 14 AT 12:30 PM, JACKSONVILLE JEWISH CENTERAdmission is free and open to the public. The Jacksonville concert will take place immediately following Community University and is made possible through a generous gift from the Levin and Shorstein Families.

Story has it that Bedouin goat herders, searching for a lost goat in a cave near Khirbet Qumran, discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls by accident in 1947. They were found in jars, of which inspired the design of the Shrine of the Book at Israel Museum in Jeru-salem.

The scrolls are about 2,100 years old.

Written on parchment, most of the scrolls survived as fragments, but scholars have reconstructed about 850 manuscripts from the fragments. Some manuscripts are apocryphal and sectarian, but the biblical manuscripts represent about 200 books of the Hebrew Bible.

The discovery reveals informa-

tion about Jewish society in Israel during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, including the origins of rabbinical Judaism and early Christianity.

Inside the shrine, reconstructed fragments –hand-stitched together – are displayed on the inner walls of the jar-shaped structure. Visi-tors can view the Sons of Light and Sons of Darkness scrolls, the thanksgiving scroll, and the temple scroll. The biblical scrolls include all the books of the He-brew Bible except Nehemiah and Esther. The Isaiah scroll was the only biblical scroll that has been preserved in its entirety.

Federation Communications Director Diane Rodgers visited the museum in January as part of an American Jewish Press As-sociation press tour.

By DIANE RODGERSCommunications Director

A replica of Jerusalem as viewed from the City of David in in 66 C.E., the second temple period at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.

The white dome of the Shrine of the Book symbolizes the lids of the jars in which the fi rst scrolls were discovered. The corridor leading into the shrine represents a cave.

Hebrew Bible insights revealed in scrolls


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MAY5The Temple is proud to host this 2nd Annual community-wide celebration of food, music

and fun! The festival is Temple’s largest fund-raiser and we are expecting a great

turnout again this year. Don’t miss the brisket sliders, corned beef,

matzah ball soup and more!

NEW IN 2013: “L’chaim” Wine Wall.We will have fun, kid-friendly activites so

come hungry and bring your family!

Caring Congregation

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8727 San Jose Boulevard • Jacksonville, Florida 32217Telephone: 904.733.7078 Fax: 904.448.9285

To purchase tickets visit thetemplejacksonville.org

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Cakes and cookies will be judged and the competition is open to everyone. See complete contest rules on the Temple’s website!

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Thank you to our sponsors!

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