Nisan/Iyar 5781 • April 2021
THIS STORY MUST NEVER DIE.
A Promise To Our Fathers fulfills a promise two young sons made to their fathers, one a Holocaust survivor and the other, a liberator of what each endured and witnessed.
YOM HASHOAH April 11, 2021 10:30 a.m.
In 1958, two nine-year-old boys met as neighbors and became best friends. Their fathers had each experienced the hell of war—one as a victim of the Nazis, the other as a soldier and liberator. The boys made a promise to their fathers to share their families’ remarkable experiences and ensure the world never forgets the horrors of the Holocaust. A Promise to Our Fathers is a documentary film that recounts this special story of Holocaust survivors who lost everything but each other and an Army/Air-Corps medic who treated survivors in the Dachau concentration camp. It’s a moving tribute to the power of survival, to friendship and to a commitment to make a difference in the fight against anti-Semitism.
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Community-wide Observance of Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day
Sunday, April 11, 2021 10:30 a.m. The documentary film,
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Giving back
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A day devoted to learning
Opening remarks by Hindea Markowicz Director, Ruth Fajerman Markowicz Holocaust Resource Center Introduction of the film by Diana Lipszyc, cousin of one of the filmmakers Film followed by brief memorial service led by Toledo clergy
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Purim-style giving
The entire community is invited to celebrate Israel all week long! See page 3 for the details
Cooking with Paula Shoyer Thursday, May 6 at 7 p.m.
Details on page 7.
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RSVP by Friday, April 9 to colette@jewishtoledo.org for web link. For more information contact Hindea Markowicz at hindeallen@gmail.com
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Celebrate Israel with your Toledo Jewish community all week! Start off by picking up the kit with all the ingredients needed to make homemade, delicious hummus!
Hummus at Home Sunday, April 11
Kit pick up: 3 - 4 p.m. Pita chips and ingredients for hummus Federation Campus - Gan Yeladim Preschool parking lot (please stay in your car and wait to be assisted) Free event – Please bring liquid dish or hand soap donations for Jewish Family Service Family Pantry. RSVP required by Friday, April 9 Register at: https://form.jotform.com/jewishtoledo/hummus Masks and proper safety protocols will be enforced. Any questions? Contact Daniel Pearlman at daniel@jewishtoledo.org or Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@
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The entire community is invited to celebrate Israel all week long! April 11, 3-4 pm: Hummus at Home pickup at Federation April 13, 5:30 pm: Discussion with two actors from Fauda, with optional food pickup from Ameera in Sylvania before or after. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/jewishtoledo/fauda April 13, 8 pm: JCCA Yom HaZikaron program – Join thousands across the country commemorating Israel’s Memorial Day. Yom HaZikaron: The Power of Jewish Peoplehood Through Personal and Collective Mourning will offer an intimate conversation with Israelis who know the heartache and anguish of loss from their own experiences. Register here: https:// virtualjcc.com/watch/yom-hazikaron-days-of-memory
April 14, 8 pm: JCCA Yom HaAtzmaut program Join thousands across the country celebrating Israel’s Independence Day. Yom HaAtzmaut: Moments of Pride Through Israeli Innovation will, 73 years after its founding, showcase Israel’s culture of innovation through the eyes of three social entrepreneurs who are leaders in cyber security, agriculture, and emergency health care advances. Register here: https://virtualjcc.com/watch/yom-haatzmaut-days-of-memory April 18, 10 - 11:30 am: Meet the Israelis community-wide program – Meet six different Israelis of diverse backgrounds representing different communities and viewpoints in Israeli society. Participants will be divided into breakout rooms and each small group will meet with each Israeli for 15 minutes, moving in a rotation until they speak with all six Israelis. The conversations have only one rule: ask anything! You might find yourself discussing culture, ethnicity, personal life, politics, religious views, thoughts about Zionism, Judaism, life in Israel, or anything else that comes to mind. During these encounters, you will be challenged, surprised, learn new things, and deepen your understanding of Israel society’s multilayered diversity. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/210493938003049 April 18, 1 pm: Cooking with famous Israeli chef Uri Jeremias (Uri Buri) – Partnership2Gether program. Register here: https://www.westerngalilee.org.il/event-details/celebrate-israel-73
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Green family generously gives back to community that has given so much to them
By Jessica Endy Jeff Green, originally from East Lansing, Michigan, was living in Ann Arbor. Tamara White, with roots in Pittsburgh, was living in Maumee. The ancient concept of fate, coupled with the newer construct of JDate, brought them together. After two years of dating, the two got married and decided to make Toledo their home, while Tamara began her career in physical therapy and Jeff finished graduate school. Though they had each other, they had no other family or friends in their new hometown. One month after moving here, the Greens were invited to a Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo wine tasting event, which started their journey into becoming involved with Federation's Next Jewish Generation division, including a transformative summit in Washington, D.C., where
they lobbied for Jewish causes. These experiences further grew into committee involvements and Tamara's current Federation Board position. "Thanks to that one event 16 years ago, we met our network of closest friends here in Toledo today," said Jeff. Soon after that, the Greens went to another Federation event for all ages where Jeff met then-Federation CEO Joel Beren, who talked with Jeff about his background and introduced him to other community members, which led him to a new career. "Honestly, I owe the genesis of my career development to the Jewish Federation," said Jeff, now an executive with Allshred Services, a regional information destruction company. Today, the Greens have three children: Gabriel, 11, Avi, 9, and Maya, 6. They joined a synagogue (Shomer Emunim) soon after Gabriel was born. All of their children attended the Federation's Gan Yeladim preschool. "The kids call their preschool friends their family," said Tamara. "And this Jewish community has become our family." The Greens, in addition to being deeply committed to Judaism, which they point to as the foundation of their relationship, are avid believers in philanthropy. They talk with their children at home about giving back, and are always looking to share different ways to be charitable. "Even for the kids' birthday parties, instead of their getting gifts, we collect gifts to donate," said Tamara. “Our kids will then take their gifts to organizations who help
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children who are less fortunate.” So it's not surprising that when Arleen R. Levine, J. D., Director of the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation, began talking with the Greens about making a planned gift, their interest was piqued. "It really fit what we’ve been wanting to accomplish," said Jeff. "We are always looking for additional ways to give to the Jewish community, and the Toledo community at large, and we thought it was a way we could formalize our philanthropy while leaving a lasting legacy." The Greens chose to establish a Donor Advised Fund, which enables them to regularly recommend grants to their favorite qualifying charitable organizations, including local Jewish causes; BeInstrumental, a nonprofit music organization for children that they began 10 years ago; and charities that support research for medical conditions affecting family members. "Prior to establishing the fund, we were writing checks for $50 here, $100 there," said Jeff. "The Donor Advised Fund lets us plan perhaps larger gifts for the future – and as a family. We also love that now we can watch our donor dollars grow, while helping the Jewish community." “Our community is fortunate that Jeff and Tamara chose to make Toledo their home," said Arleen. "They are passionate about a broad array of meaningful programs and services in the Jewish community, the arts and the medical arena. Natural leaders, they are inquisitive and thoughtful in evaluating needs and offering perspectives and potential solutions. I am confident that their Donor Advised Fund will provide
many meaningful opportunities for their family’s charitable giving, and I am honored that they have chosen the Foundation to serve as their partner.” Donors can establish their fund through a gift of cash, check or any kind of property, including appreciated securities, closely held stock, insurance and real estate; the fund's assets are managed by the Foundation.* Additionally, donors generally receive an income tax deduction for the cash or the full fair market value of the assets contributed to the Donor Advised Fund; if the property contributed to the fund is appreciated securities, real estate or some other capital asset, donors may be able to avoid paying a capital gains tax on the appreciation. The Foundation Board recently approved lowering the minimum gift to establish a Donor Advised Fund to $2,000, a significant reduction from the previous minimum of $5,000, in order to create new opportunities for more Toledo community members to participate in legacy giving. "Arleen and the Foundation made it easy to get [our Donor Advised Fund] started," said Jeff, noting the newly lowered threshold for opening a Donor Advised Fund. "I would invite any peers interested in leaving a legacy to speak with us about getting started because, collectively, we really can make an impact on Jewish Toledo." For additional information on the Foundation or establishing a Donor Advised Fund, contact Arleen R. Levine at 419-724-0355 or Arleen@ jewishtoledo.org. *Donors should consult their professional advisors for legal or accounting advice.
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Two local American Red Cross volunteers deliver Healing, Hope and the True Meaning of Tikkun Olam By Jessica Endy Approximately one year ago, on April 7, Debbie Levison's beloved husband, Bruce, passed away from COVID-19. "He died alone and was buried alone," said Debbie. After eventually getting to a place where she wanted to find something meaningful to do alongside others, Debbie, a recently retired pharmacist, connected with the American Red Cross. "Being alone in my house has all these memories. I wasn't looking to run away, though, rather looking for a new direction." Debbie began volunteering in
blood services to help with blood drives. From there, she began taking online training classes in disaster services. "I was very impressed by the amount of training," said Debbie. "Even though it was online, I felt that when I got deployed, I would really know what I was doing." Debbie first was deployed for 10 days to Oregon to assist people displaced by fires, relocating them to temporary housing at 18 different sites and ensuring they received meals and snacks each day. Next, Debbie was off to New Orleans for 10 days,
to help victims of Hurricane Laura, the hardest to place, including the which was even more challenging. elderly and people with mental health Because in many cases people's homes issues. Now, amazingly enough, were decimated, her role in this Debbie is starting additional Red deployment was recovery planning. Cross training, to eventually manage Debbie had to help people think casework for Toledo residents. through everything associated with "In some ways, this volunteer work has really saved me," said starting over somewhere new. T h e n , a f t e r o n e r e m o t e Debbie, who encourages others to deployment when she worked explore becoming volunteers. "The from home in Toledo to place Red Cross really, really needs people California residents affected by fires willing to help. From personal in temporary housing, Debbie went experience I can say it's a blessing to back to New Orleans for 40 days, help people." helping to relocate residents who were _______________________ Red Cross Volunteers continued on next page
Now you can use Venmo to make a donation to Federation and pay for programs, classes, and events! Just send to @Toledo-Federation in your app or on the Venmo website at venmo.com and please make sure to state the purpose of the payment before submitting. Over the past year, we’ve experienced terrible loss and hardship but we also experienced our Jewish community come together in ways we never have before — to talk, console, share resources, experiences, and knowledge, and to find new ways to help the most vulnerable among us. And we did it all virtually. In other years, we gather around the seder table with family and friends. This year, we gather around separate seder tables, sharing the holiday virtually. But while last Passover, we faced a year of uncertainty and loss, this Passover we truly know the power and strength of our Jewish community — here in Toledo and as a whole. The challenges we continue to face are huge, but with each of us giving as generously as we can, we will make this year different from all other years, because this year, our impact will be greater than in any year before. Thank you in advance.
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Red Cross volunteers Continued from previous page Upon moving to Toledo in 1973, Devorah Shulamit used her previous experience starting a community blood drive in Tappan, NY, to support Temple B'nai Israel's annual blood drive, eventually becoming the blood drive's co-chair, then chair. In 1987, Devorah was in Israel celebrating the completion of her master's degree. As the sun was setting on the Western Wall, she heard men chanting in Hebrew, church bells ringing, and the mosque's call to prayer. "I was so moved, I said a prayer, to find a way to help unite people in peace." Devorah essentially answered her own prayer nine months later when, after receiving an article from her rabbi about an intrafaith blood drive, she began the nation's first interfaith blood drive to benefit the American Red Cross. The first two Interfaith Blood Drives were held at B’nai Israel, with 40 different Toledo-area houses of worship. The next two drives were held at the Hindu Temple of Toledo. Then Grace Lutheran Church offered to host the drive, and it is held there to this day. The drive's mission is to unite people of all faiths, races and ethnicities by saving lives through blood donations. It f o s t e r s positive communication, respect and understanding by working together in peace and by breaking
down prejudices and biases. "It's a 'we' organization, not a 'me' organization," said Devorah. "We are an interfaith family of volunteers. Everyone contributes, and everything is done with commitment and dedication to our community. I am both honored and grateful to work alongside such compassionate and dedicated people." Even the pandemic couldn't stop the Interfaith Blood Drive. Though last year's drive was one day instead of two and the baked goods, socializing and closing celebration were on hold, board members and volunteers followed strict CDC and Red Cross guidelines and held their blood drive because "it was needed more than ever," said Devorah, who noted that Interfaith is the oldest ongoing interfaith blood drive in the U.S., and the first interfaith organization in Northwest Ohio. This year's Interfaith Blood Drive will be held on June 26 and 27, and Devorah is hoping for 75 donors, in addition to volunteers. "Come help us save lives. Join something so unique, so beautiful. People leave Interfaith feeling uplifted and knowing that they have done something wonderful in an atmosphere of acceptance, love and hope. Tikkun olam, repairing the world, I try to live my life guided by this. Interfaith is the perfect example
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of tikkun olam, of a way to make the military members in the Toledo area. world a better place." “The past year has been _______________________ overwhelming for many in our community, and yet through it all, "I am inspired by the efforts of people are caring for one another,” people like Devorah and Debbie to said Mike Parks, American Red engage in selfless acts of kindness Cross Northern Ohio Region CEO. that make this world a better place," “When help can’t wait, they provide said Stephen Rothschild, Executive families with the support they need Director, Jewish Federation and during emergencies. We ask you to Foundation of Greater Toledo. join us by donating, giving blood, " D e v o r a h , t h r o u g h h e r l o n g volunteering or taking a class to learn association with the blood drive, has lifesaving skills.” saved the lives of thousands of people For more information on the who will never even know of her American Red Cross and to volunteer: efforts." redcross.org/volunteer "And Debbie is simply a hero," For more information on the continued Rothschild. "When Interfaith Blood Drive, contact life delivers challenges, it is easy Devorah at shalom1836@bex.net or to withdraw. It is a Jewish value to 419-356-5280. not stand idly by, lo ta’amod al dam rey’echa--when people are in need of help, it is a value to help. Debbie found that by helping others, she was also able to help herself. It’s a wonderful lesson for us all." The American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region is hoping there are community members willing to follow Debbie and Devorah's amazing lead. The Red Cross, whose mission is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors, has a great need for volunteers to support blood drives, local disasters and
FAUDA – A chat with stars Doron Ben David & Yaakov Zada Daniel Tuesday, April 13 | 5:30 p.m. Zoom event – Free Optional vegetarian dinner from Ameera’s - $5 per person RSVP Required by Friday, April 2. Sign up at: https://form.jotform.com/jewishtoledo/fauda Fauda, the award winning Israeli political thriller, depicts the two-sided story of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Fauda follows Doron Kavillio, a former member of an elite Israeli counter-terrorism team. Seeking the quiet life, Doron retired to own a vineyard. His peaceful existence is shattered when he learns that a Hamas military leader, the mastermind behind the deaths of scores of Israelis, a man he was convinced he had killed, is alive and well and planning another attack. He quickly rejoins his team in their hunt for Abu Ahmed. Join Doron Ben David and Yaakov Zada Daniel, stars of the hit Netflix TV series Fauda, for an unforgettable talk about their unique journeys to become actors, the significance of Jews and Arabs collaborating in the name of art, and the impact of the TV series on Arabs, Israelis, and Jews. Daniel and Ben David will share their experiences on sacrifice, friendships, devotion, fear, and near-death experiences. You will be able to experience an intimate insight into how they have overcome struggles early in their lives and how through hard work, persistence, and faith they eventually turned their dreams into reality. Join in on the fun at home by picking up a delicious falafel dinner from Ameera Mediterranean Bistro on Main St. in Sylvania. Any questions? Contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org Or Daniel Pearlman at daniel@jewishtoledo.org
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Cooking with Paula Shoyer Thursday, May 6 7 p.m.
Free to Attend – Purchase options are below. All Tastings will be delivered the day of the event between 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Vegetarian Tasting - $10 Book - $20 Vegetarian Tasting & Book - $25
Registration and payment due by Wednesday, April 28 Register by Friday, April 16 for your chance to win your own Instant pot! Register at: https://form.jotform.com/jewishtoledo/paula Join us for a deliciously entertaining virtual evening of cooking with famed author, pastry chef and all around wonderful friend, Paula Shoyer, as she helps us find ways to use our Instant Pots to cook scrumptious dishes from her new cookbook, "The Instant Pot Kosher Cookbook." Paula will take the fear out of this amazing appliance and help us all make cooking at home a little easier. Whether cooking for one or a few more, the Instant Pot can make everything from chicken soup to dessert and all dishes in between and cuts down cooking time by hours.
Cause for Paws Starting May 1st
Free Event – You provide your own baking supplies. Calling Mitzvah Makers of all ages! Help us pamper the pups of Toledo by baking treats at home! Bake at your own convenience and drop off your delicious treats back to the Jewish Federation offices. Dog treat recipes and cookie cutters will be mailed out once you sign up! Only one set per household. Treats will be distributed to local shelters throughout Toledo. S ig n up: ht t ps: / / f o r m.j o t f o r m . c o m / j e w i s h t o l e do / causeforpaws Any questions? Contact Colette Lundberg at 419-724-0361 or Colette@jewishtoledo.org or Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org
Paula has a French pastry degree from Paris and has taught more than hundred virtual cooking events all around the world. Paula’s recipes have been featured in newspapers, magazines, websites, blogs and on radio and TV shows all over the United States, Canada, Israel and even Asia.
Any questions? Contact Colette Lundberg at 419-724-0361 or Colette@jewishtoledo.org
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Jewish Community Relations Council Mayors United Against Antisemitism By Daniel Pearlman The American Jewish Committee (AJC) and The U.S. Conference of Mayors have partnered on a new initiative called Mayors United Against Antisemitism. This comes after the FBI’s most recent Hate Crimes Statistics revealed that Jews, who make up less than 2% of the American population, were the victims of 60.2% of anti-religious hate crimes. The Mayors United Against Antisemitism initiative seeks to respond to these alarming trends by calling on mayors to reject antisemitism in all its manifestations. The Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo’s Jewish Community Relations Council ( JCRC) is supporting this initiative and has assisted AJC in reaching out to Toledo-area mayors. Local mayors who have signed the Mayors United Against Antisemitism statement include Richard Carr of Maumee, Thomas Mackin of Perrysburg, Craig Stough of Sylvania, and Wade Kapszukiewicz of Toledo. Across Ohio, over 25 additional mayors, including the mayors of our state’s six largest cities, have signed on. Mayor Stough of Sylvania said, “Anti-Semitism, racial prejudice, or any form of division or intolerance has no place in our community. We must set a better example for our children and grandchildren so they can make our world a happier and healthier place to thrive.” “To date, more than 475 mayors, like Mayor Stough, have spoken out strongly against antisemitism, bigotry, and hate,” said Lee C. Shapiro, AJC Cleveland regional director. “Speaking in unison, the mayors state unequivocally that antisemitism is incompatible with fundamental democratic values. AJC Cleveland is proud to partner with the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo to raise awareness, educate, and seek to combat rising antisemitism.” To see a list of all mayors who have signed on to the Mayors United Against Antisemitism statement, visit ajc.org/mayors. The JCRC represents the Greater Toledo Jewish community, Israel and Jews to the general community; establishes collaborative relationships with other ethnic, racial, civic and religious groups; promotes the interests of Jewish organizations and other agencies through government relations at the federal, state and local levels and the media; and educates and advocates on important issues, seeking consensus with a commitment to Jewish values. To learn more, please contact Daniel Pearlman, JCRC Director, at daniel@ jewishtoledo.org.
Summer Intern Wanted The Toledo Jewish Historical Society, under the auspices of Jewish Federation of Toledo and with generous support from Lynn and Frank Jacobs, is seeking an interested student (16 or older) to work approximately sixty (60) hours this summer on a project involving interviews of members of our community to preserve their Jewish Toledo stories. Interviews will be recorded either on Zoom calls or on cellphones (depending on applicable COVID restrictions in place). The interview questions will be provided to the student. Students will need to have their own cell phone and computer. The student will earn $12 per hour. Interested students should submit a letter explaining their interest in journalism, marketing, history or communications along with a resume or curriculum vitae to Stephen Rothschild at stephen@jewishtoledo.org. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in conducting interviews or who have public speaking/speech and/or debate experience.
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Jewish Holiday Closing Schedule for 2021 Saturday, March 27, 2021 Sunday, March 28, 2021 Monday, March 29, 2021 Friday, April 2, 2021 Saturday, April 3, 2021 Sunday, April 4, 2021 Sunday, May 16, 2021 Monday, May 17, 2021 Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Monday, September 6, 2021 Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Thursday, September 16, 2021 Monday, September 20, 2021 Tuesday, September 21, 2021 Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Monday, September 27, 2021 Tuesday, September 28, 2021 Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Regular Cemetery hours:
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Active Life for 60 and Better Virtual
Programs
For the safety of participants during the pandemic, Jewish Living Center programs and events have moved to a virtual format using the Zoom platform. To RSVP for a JLC event, please email Rene at rene@jewishtoledo. org. You will receive by return email a password protected link to access the Zoom virtual meeting. For more information about Zoom go to Zoom.us or contact Rene.
Healthy Living
JLC is pleased to announce the virtual return of our popular exercise classes
JLC Exercise Now on Jewish Toledo YouTube Channel!
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The Jewish Living Center Facebook group is especially for Jewish Toledo members 60 and better. It offers resources to healthy living, cultural events, how-tos of participating in virtual events online and much more. It’s simple to enjoy the benefits of JLC online. Just search for Jewish Living Center on Facebook. Click the request to join button and in short order you’ll be approved by the staff. Become a member of the group and the fun begins.
Missing all your favorite exercise classes because you don’t have Facebook? Now you can simply go to YouTube anytime you want and not have to deal with Facebook at all. Love Facebook, all your classes will still be on Facebook! We are now offering two platforms where you can get your exercise classes from, YouTube and Facebook! You can exercise when you want, YouTube is open to everyone who wants to keep moving and stay healthy! Here is how you can find the Jewish Toledo YouTube Channel: Just go to the www. jewishtoledo.org website, then click on Get Involved at the top of the page, click on 60 and Better and then look for the button that says Exercise Videos – it will take you directly to YouTube. Once on the page you can bookmark it. What classes can you expect to find on our Jewish Toledo JLC YouTube Channel: Ballet Fusion This combination class brings together basic ballet and Tai Chi to give you a complete workout. Focusing on your core for balance and strength and full range of motion to increase flexibility and breathing. Foundation Fitness This challenging, calisthenic-style workout is designed to develop your muscular strength and endurance from the ground up. Focus will be on foot and ankle strength and mobility, healthy posture and pelvic floor tone, and core strength and breathing. Get Fit This exercise class offers you great music and great moves that will give you a comprehensive workout that includes cardio, strength, and flexibility. Balls, bands, chairs, and light weights are used in the class. Zumba Featuring various dances from flamenco to samba, Eileen will get those hips shaking and feet moving. Dance routines are customized for our 60 & Better participants by our very own licensed Zumba instructor. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
Drumming A full body workout for any fitness level. You will need: drumsticks or wooden spoons and an exercise ball. The upbeat music keeps you moving and gives your core a great workout!
All our exercise classes are taught by Eileen Seegert. Eileen has been an integral part of the health & wellness program at Jewish Living Center for 28 years. Eileen has degrees in Dance Therapy and Kinesiotherapy. She also has a certification in Corrective Exercise and is licensed to teach Zumba. Eileen stays active by participating in local runs and spending time with her grandchildren.
Contact the
Jewish Living Center
Please contact the Jewish Living Center if we can be of assistance to you during these extraordinary times. The JLC has exercise videos and other resources available to help make your stay at home more enjoyable and productive. We will all get through this together!
For more information, please contact the Jewish Living Center at 419-531-2119 or email rene@JewishToledo.org.
If you have any questions about our classes, please feel free to call us at 419531-2119 or email rene@jewishtoledo.org. MONDAYS 10 a.m. Get Fit 1 p.m. Foundation Fitness
FRIDAYS 10 a.m. Zumba 1 p.m. Drumming
WEDNESDAYS 10 a.m. Get Fit 1 p.m. Ballet Fusion
Fitness
Active Life for 60 and Better
JLC & National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance
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Terrific Tastings: "Changed" Cheddars - Limited Editions!
Sunday, May 2 5-6:15pm on The Jewish Living Center is thrilled to announce that we are now a partner Zoom in the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance. This alliance allows us to bring you cutting-edge, exciting, and relevant programs – to the comfort of your home. Through this new effort, we can select the programs and events that best fit our community, allowing us to provide the most diverse programming possible. Look at these phenomenal new offerings below:
What do you get when a software guy and a real estate salesman toss in their corporate towels? Interesting cheese, of course! Pat Ford and his business partner developed a creamy, Irish-style cheddar, then started flavoring them with interesting rubs, one of which turned heads, but ultimately won, “Best Flavored Cheddar in America” at the American Cheese Society.
Songs of Remembrance: A Multi-Genre Musical Honoring of Yom HaShoah
After receiving overwhelmingly positive buzz from our January tasting and a desire from guests to try other flavors, Pat searched their storage rooms and found some of their premiere, limited edition flavors – most not currently available!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/songs-of-remembrance-a-multi-genre-musicalhonoring-of-yom-hashoah-tickets-143401446587?aff=JLCToledo
The good news is that there is enough to create a tasting event; the bad news is that they are truly limited, so the event could easily sell out. If you would like to join culinary host James Sokol and cheesemaker Pat Ford for some cheesy stories and a guided tasting of limited edition “changed" cheddars – that will be delivered to your front door! – please order ASAP!
Thursday, April 8 2 – 3:15pm on Zoom Free with Advance Registration!
Although in the early 1950s Israel’s parliament passed a resolution establishing Yom HaShoah, this “Holocaust & Heroism Remembrance Day” has become a day commemorated by Jewish communities and individuals worldwide. Join popular San Francisco Bay Area instructor James Sokol to journey through an array of music – Broadway, pop, opera & more! – exploring the theme of remembrance along the way.
Author Insights: The Paris Photo Wednesday, April 14 4-5:00pm on Zoom Free w/Advance Registration!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-insights-the-parisphoto-tickets-145804867283?aff=JLCToledo Named by Kirkus as “one of the best books of 2019,” Jane S. Gabin's The Paris Photo is set in Paris near the end of WWII and in the present. Based on truth and inspired by her father’s actions, Gabin’s thoroughly researched novel tells of a young US Army soldier who arrives in Paris and forms a friendship with one particular mother and son. The repercussions of this relationship carry forward into the present day. With the frightening rise of anti-Semitism and xenophobia today, many of the book’s messages are especially meaningful. Join Gabin to hear about the real-life events that led her to write the novel and learn more about German occupation of Paris from this personal perspective.
Exploring Opera: Popular Paris
Monday, April 26 5 – 6:30pm on Zoom https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ exploring-opera-popular-paris-tickets142914401823?aff=JLCToledo Such a beautiful, romantic, historic city, it’s no wonder Paris is such a ubiquitous setting for operas! Join popular San Francisco Bay Area instructor James Sokol for an operatic journey to Paris, touching on an array of repertoire from beloved masterpieces (such as Puccini’s La Boheme and Verdi’s La Traviata) to rarelystaged gems (such Meyerbeer’s Les Huguenots and Donizetti’s Ugo, Conte di Parigi). Audio & video performance clips bring the charm of Paris and the excitement of opera into the discussion! This is a fun and interesting exploration for both opera newcomers and long-time fans!
Coffee & Schmooze with JLC Tuesdays: April 6 & May 4 11:00 a.m. Zoom Chat
Registration requested by emailing registration@ jewishtoledo.org at least 2 days prior to the schmooze No need to fret about missing your friends at the Jewish Living Center … we are here and bringing the coffee chat to you! How are you feeling? Just want to chat and catch up! Share how you are staying active and busy? Just feel like talking and seeing people that you have not seen in a bit…. this is an open space to grab a beverage and say hello. We would LOVE to see you because we miss you.
PLEASE NOTE: Cheese Collections are limited and are offered on a firstcome, first-served basis and are available through Sun, Apr 18 or until sold out whichever comes first! Cheeses will be shipped the week before the tasting. For details & tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/terrific-tastingschanged-cheddars-limited-editions-tickets-136624422325?aff=JL CToledo
Terrific Tastings: Distinctively Delicious (Baked!) Donuts Sunday, May 30 4-5:15pm on Zoom Order by May 16th!
What happens when a donut fanatic meets a flavor-obsessed pastry chef ? Pure bliss! Imagine intense, full-bodied layers of flavor on small donuts that are baked, not fried, which allows the flavors to bloom without being weighed down by oil; almost like mini-Bundt cakes, but, better …way, Way, WAY better! A perfectly sized mini indulgence! Real fruits, nuts and spices are chopped, squeezed, zested and roasted to create delicious, evocative flavors! Let us deliver a curated collection of 12 mini-donuts to your front door, then pour yourself a cup of tea/coffee (or maybe a glass of champagne?!!) and join culinary host James Sokol for an interesting, delicious, and fun guided tasting & discussion with Dan Stevens (Founder) and Tarran Hatton (Pastry Chef ) of BlissBomb Donuts. For details & tickets for this tasting, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/terrifictastings-distinctively-delicious-donuts-tickets-145957588075?aff=JLCToledo
Still Traveling: Haunted Broadway Monday, May 3 5-6:15pm on Zoom
On National Paranormal Day, let our JCC colleague James Sokol zoom you to Times Square for a truly spooky adventure. After the thousands of audience members leave the 41 Broadway theaters, a nightly ritual takes place unseen by most: the setting of the ghost-light. Join our guide, a “walking encyclopedia of Broadway,” to explore this, and other superstitions rooted in days gone by, but still held by theatre folk everywhere. Learn stories of spirits that still lurk in the shadows backstage and some truly spooky sightings: acrobats, costume designers, playwrights, actors, and even a priest! See how the haunted of Broadway's present brings Broadway's past back to life! To hear more about our virtual travel program, go to https://vimeo.com/491710444 For details & tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ still-traveling-haunted-broadway-tickets-140568890335?aff=JLCToledo
Songs & Stories: Jewish Jazz
Wednesday, May 19 4:00-5:00pm on Zoom Let singer & storyteller Gilda Solve transport you back in time with a special program featuring some of the most brilliant Jewish Jazz composers ever! Learn stories that give insights into these beloved songs; enjoy Gilda her performance of favorites from Benny Goodman to Irving Berlin, Artie Shaw to Jerome Kern. For details & tickets, click here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ songs-stories-jewish-jazz-tickets-145961124653?aff=JLCToledo
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Concert Connection
Kosher Passover shopping Kosher Passover Shopping at The Grove (One Stop) and Harvard Row. Filling carts and the car! Helping Jewish Toledo have a Happy Passover!
This series is a unique glimpse into the lives of New York actors who are sharing their gift of song and entertainment with us. They come from near and far with amazing stories that make each one of them a star unto themselves. So, come along with us for the journey into the spotlight for just a little song, a little jazz, a little fun and a lot of enjoyment! Registration is requested for each individual event by emailing registration@ jewishtoledo.org for a unique zoom link at least one week before the event.
Tuesday, April 13 at 1 p.m. Rebbekah Vega-Romero – A Broadway Love Affair
A Broadway Love Affair: Join feisty ingenue Rebbekah Vega-Romero on a journey through the ever-evolving landscape of American Musical Theatre, exploring how the art form that she loves has defined romance in our culture and in her own life. You will hear a range of tunes, from Golden Age classics by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Bernstein, and Sondheim, up to modern composers like Menken, Ahrens, and Flaherty, and Guettel. The music will make you swoon, and the stories will make you think. Rebbekah Vega-Romero is an NYC native, a proud member of Actor's Equity, and a triracial Latina bruja. A YoungArts award-winning writer, Rebbekah graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor’s in English Literature and Theatre Arts. Rebbekah has a wide-ranging career as an actress, from her "luminous" portrayal of Maria in “West Side Story” at the 5th Avenue Theatre, to her upcoming short film, “The Question,” which she also wrote and produced. Her poetry has been featured in The Quaranzine Zine, and in the forthcoming Sixfold. Rebbekah hopes her work will inspire other mixed-race girls to realize that “there’s a place for us.” Visit her virtually at www.RebbekahVegaRomero.com.
Tuesday, April 20 at 1:00 p.m. Gina Morgano – American Songbook
MAKE NEXT SUMMER AN ISRAEL SUMMER WITH BBYO Whether you’re looking for cross-country travel, cultural immersion, or outdoor adventures, BBYO offers a huge variety of Israel experiences for teens to choose from. And, to help defray the cost, BBYO has a limited number of $3,000 TRAVEL VOUCHERS open to all Jewish teens in North America to travel to Israel in summer 2021! $3,000 VOUCHERS MORE PROGRAM CHOICES RISK-FREE REGISTRATION (through 3/2/21)
Whisk yourself back in time and feel the heartbeat of the American Songbook. As Gina Morgano shares hits from the Golden Age of Broadway and jazz, you will fall in love with these classic tunes all over again. Gina helps people to find their voice - both inside and out - so that they can offer their highest creative contributions. As a performer and voice teacher at the 92nd Street Y and the Professional Performing Arts School, Gina and her students have appeared on New York’s most prominent stages, such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Gina believes that curiosity and storytelling are the floodgates to empathy and compassion and that a classic always offers something new.
Jenna Pastuszek
Get Happy! a cabaret saluting Judy Garland was a toe-tapping musical success!
F O R M O R E D E TA I L S Visit bbyopassport.org/israel-2021
Active Life for 60 and Better
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Active Learners Day 2021
A day devoted to learning!
Stephen Rothschild, Executive Director JFGT
Active Learners Day Goody Bag
Mary Bilyeu, The Blade Food Editor
Daniel Pearlman JCRC Director
Rabbi Laura Geller, author of Getting Good at Getting Older
Active Learners Day speakers can be found on YouTube.
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PJ Library
Jewish Federation & Foundation SUPPORTED BY
Jewish Federation & Foundation
Preschool Co-sponsored by
Chabad and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo
WILL YOU READ ME A STORY?
YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
Supported by the Federation’s Annual Campaign
RSVP to any or all events to Hallie@Jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362. Please notify us of any dietary issues at least one week prior to the event.
PJ Playdates… ARE BACK 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 26 Monday, May 10
Gan Yeladim Playground – Please park in Jewish Family Service Parking Lot and enter through fence gate. FREE – please bring in toilet paper, paper towel, or tissues to donate to the JFS family pantry For children ages 0 – 2 and their parents, grandparents, nannies and friends. Playtime, craft time, snack and circle time! Meet and make friends with other PJ parents and their kids. Playdates are outside and weather dependent. Please check our Facebook page “JFGT PJ Library & Youth Programming” for updates. Masks and proper safety protocols will be enforced. Families will be required to complete an on-site health screening and to adhere to appropriate safety measures which includes social distancing and mask wearing for all individuals over the age of two years old. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe. RSVP by the Friday before to Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@ jewishtoledo.org To learn more about PJ Library® and to ensure your child receives this wonderful gift, please contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org PJ Library® is supported in part by The Inspiration Fund and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.
FREE books and CDs Are you getting YOURS? PJ Library® is completely FREE for participating families in the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo region.
PJ Library® seeks to engage Jewish families with young children. Each participating child in our community from age six months through eight will receive a high-quality Jewish children’s book or CD every month. Each book and CD comes with resources to help families use the selection in their home. The book and music list has been selected by the foremost children’s book experts and includes a wide array of themes related to Jewish holidays, folktales and Jewish family life. To learn more about PJ Library® and to ensure your child receives this wonderful gift, please contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org. PJ Library® is supported in part by The Inspiration Fund and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.
SUPPORTED BY
Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
PJ Library book bags available!
Sign up for an age appropriate bag filled with PJ library books for little ones. Feel free to keep the books, return them to us or pass them on to another friend. https://form.jotform.com/jewishtoledo/ bookbags Any questions? Contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org
Art at home with a Jewish twist! Sunday, May 2 at 2 p.m. Free – kids K – 5
Registration required by Friday, April 23 to: https://form.jotform.com/jewishtoledo/artathome Zoom link will be emailed to participants Join us for an art-tacular journey at home! All of the supplies needed for the project will be dropped off on your doorstep! Log onto our zoom and follow instructions from the Hebrew Academy’s resident art teacher, Miss Colette (or Mrs. LB). Any questions? Contact Colette Lundberg at Colette@jewishtoledo.org or 419-7240361 or Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org
For more information contact Hallie Freed at hallie@jewishtoledo.org. Jewish Federation & Foundation
PJ Library® is supported in part by The Inspiration Fund and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.
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Next Jewish Generation
Jewish Federation & Foundation
Programs especially for post-college to young families. For more information about Department of Jewish Programs or to register for virtual events, please contact Hallie@Jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362.
Next JGen Zoom Trivia Join us for a night of zoom trivia fun! Win prizes and more.
Wednesday, April 21 at 8 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89967137648
Wednesday, May 19 at 8 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84881776971 RSVP to Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org
Let my pizza go!
Kit Pickup – Thursday, April 8 or Friday, April 9. Arrangements will be made individually.
Zoom Call – Saturday, April 10 at 7 p.m. $5 per kit – Kit will be enough to feed 2-4 people. Put on your apron and get ready to throw some dough! Have you missed the rise of dough and the taste of soft delicious pizza? Well we have! Move over Passover, we are ready for some pizza! Sign up for a pizza making kit, which will include all the supplies needed to make a delicious pie at home plus some extra goodies. Sign up at: https://form.jotform.com/jewishtoledo/letmypizzago Masks and proper safety protocols will be enforced. Any questions? Contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org
FAUDA – A chat with stars Doron Ben David & Yaakov Zada Daniel Tuesday, April 13 5:30 p.m.
Zoom event – Free Optional vegetarian dinner from Ameera’s - $5 per person RSVP Required by Friday, April 2. Sign up at: https://form.jotform.com/ jewishtoledo/fauda Any questions? Contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org Or Daniel Pearlman at daniel@jewishtoledo.org
Young Jewish Toledo is a staple of Jewish life in the Toledo area, existing to draw wonderful, dynamic, young Jewish people together for the greater benefit of the community. From Hebrew Happy Hours to date nights to volunteer opportunities, Young Jewish Toledo provides a range of opportunities for young Jewish professionals 21-40. These future leaders of Jewish Toledo are continuously strengthening personal connections while participating in – and perpetuating – Jewish life in Toledo. To find out more about how you or someone you know can get involved with Young Jewish Toledo, contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org.
www.jewishtoledo.org
facebook.com/JewishToledo
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PJ Library
SUPPORTED BY
Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
Purim in a Bag! Sunday, February 21
Purim Bags ready to go and all the amazing donations collected by our community – thank you!
Margie Siegel
Micki Pittman
Richard Schroeder
News
Masa celebrates twelve Jewish women making a difference to mark International Women’s Day NEW YORK – Masa Israel Journey released its inaugural list of Masa’s Inspiring Twelve: Jewish Women Working to Make a Difference. The release coincides with International Women’s Day and honors 12 women driving change in the global Jewish community. Each of the women on the list works directly with or parallel to Masa, the leader of long-term, immersive Israel experiences founded by The Jewish Agency for Israel and the Israeli government. Masa’s list celebrates Jewish women who have reshaped businesses, redesigned strategic thinking and revolutionized the communities they serve. Honorees represent different industries, from nonprofit to STEM, and include veteran professionals and recent Masa alumni. This year’s honorees are Director General of the Israeli Ministry of
Communications, Liran Avisar BenHorin; CEO and Director General of The Jewish Agency, Amira Ahronoviz; SVP for global operations of the Jewish Federations of North America, Rebecca Caspi; Co-Chair of the Azrieli Foundation Israel, Danna Azrieli; CEO of Genesis Philanthropy Group, Marina Yudborovsky; Digital Content Producer Host at i24 News, India Persaud; Trans advocate and English Teach at Israel’s Ministry of Education, Alex Sanchez; Hillel Springboard Fellow, Caroline Spikner; Student and Social Justice Advocate, Marjorie Tolsdorf; Human of Judaism Founder, Nikki Schreiber; Senior Scientist at Sonovia, Dr. Maria Nadakka; and CEO of Aardvark Israel, Debbie Goldsmith. In the face of Covid-19, these women have been at the forefront of innovation and advocacy, identifying opportunities to strengthen and
bridge the global Jewish community. For example, Amira Ahronoviz led The Jewish Agency in supporting the arrival of 20,000 immigrants from 70 countries to Israel and helped launch JReady.org for Jewish communities battling Covid-19 to share best practices for safely opening schools. Marina Yuborovsky, one of the youngest women in history to lead a major Jewish organization, helped organizations secure emergency aid grants during the pandemic. Dr. Maria Nadakka developed a cuttingedge reusable anti-pathogen facemask at Sonovia, alongside her team, which includes Masa Fellows and alumni from all over the world. “Masa is so proud to honor and acknowledge these women for the strides they are making and the ceilings they are smashing,” said Meara Razon Ashtivker, North American COO of Masa. Adding,
“Their work makes possible the vibrant Jewish community that we at Masa envision for the world.” The full list of Jewish Women Working to Make a Difference is available on Masa’s website here. About Masa Israel Journey: Masa Israel Journey is the largest immersive, long-term educational experience for young adults ages 18-30. On its programs that range from two months to a year, Masa offers an authentic, unmediated and challenging journey into Israeli society, culture, politics and history – and acts as the largest pipeline for the Jewish Diaspora to access the finest Israeli businesses, social enterprises and academic institutions. Since its 2004 founding by The Jewish Agency and Government of Israel, Masa has served over 160,000 young people from more than 60 countries.
In Your Living Room
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The National JCC Literary Consortium presents In Your Living Room
You can easily find these events on JewishToledo.org and just click on the link and it will take you directly to showclix to purchase your tickets!
All books include shipping to the US and Canada only. Books will be shipped after the event and can take 7 - 10 business days to receive due to Covid-related USPS delays! Sunday, April 11 at 2:00 p.m. Book Fest In Your Living Room Presents A Special Yom HaShoah Program Introductory Remarks and Memorial Prayer: Rabbi Brian Glusman, Atlanta Daniel Lee, The SS Officer's Armchair: Uncovering the Hidden Life of a Nazi In Conversation with Holly Firfer, CNN Correspondent Zoom Author Talk & Q & A Tickets: Free for one virtual ticket or $35 for one virtual ticket and copy of the book (includes shipping to the US and Canada only) https://www.showclix. com/event/daniel-lee-ss-officers-armchair/tag/toledo Based on documents discovered concealed within a simple chair for seventy years, this gripping investigation into the life of a single S.S. officer during World War Two encapsulates the tragic experience of a generation of Europeans One night at a dinner party in Florence, historian Daniel Lee was told about a remarkable discovery. An upholsterer in Amsterdam had found a bundle of swastika-covered documents inside the cushion of an armchair he was repairing. They belonged to Dr. Robert Griesinger, a lawyer from Stuttgart, who joined the S.S. and worked at the Reich's Ministry of Economics and Labor in Nazioccupied Prague during the war. In The S.S. Officer's Armchair, Lee weaves detection with biography to tell an astonishing narrative of ambition and intimacy in the Third Reich. When Lee stumbles on an unforeseen connection between Griesinger and the murder of his own relatives in the Holocaust, he must grapple with potent questions about blame, manipulation, and responsibility. The S.S. Officer's Armchair is an enthralling detective story and a reconsideration of daily life in the Third Reich. It provides a window into the lives of Hitler's millions of nameless followers and into the mechanisms through which ordinary people enacted history's most extraordinary atrocity. Daniel Lee is a senior lecturer in modern history at Queen Mary, University of London. A specialist in the history of Jews in France and North Africa during the Second World War, he completed his doctorate at the University of Oxford, and is also the author of Pétain's Jewish Children. As a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Thinker, Lee is a regular broadcaster on radio. He lives in north London. Presented in partnership with the National JCC Literary Consortium and A Cappella Books, Atlanta EVENT RECORDINGS: Event recording for ticket holders will be available 24 hours after the event for a limited time; please email bookfestival@atlantajcc.org if you would like a copy. On-demand recording of the event may be purchased on this ticketing page after the program.
Thur. April 15 at 8:00 p.m. EST - A Ver y Special Evening with Tovah Feldshuh Book Fest In Your Living Room Presents Tovah Feldshuh, Lilyville: A Memoir, In Conversation with Holly Firfer, CNN Correspondent Zoom Author Talk & Q & A UP CLOSE & PERSONAL WITH TOVAH: VIP MEET 'N GREET at 7pm EST Spend a little quality time with Tovah when you purchase her thrilling new memoir, Lilyville! Everyone who purchases a book (includes signed bookplate) is invited to a pre-event VIP Meet 'n Greet where YOU will have the opportunity to ask her your questions or just say hello! A separate Zoom link will be sent prior to the meeting. Tickets: Free for one virtual ticket or $36 for one virtual ticket and copy of the book, plus signed bookplate (includes shipping to the US and Canada only) A Cappella Books is the official bookseller of the National JCC Literary Consortium. https://www.showclix.com/event/tovah-feldshuh-lilyville/tag/ toledo Iconic Broadway performer and four-time Tony, two-time Emmy nominee Tovah Feldshuh presents Lilyville, a heartwarming and hilarious memoir exploring the mother-daughter relationship that challenged shifting socio-cultural expectations of women and shaped a magnificent career. Her first major role in Yentl earned her multiple awards and a Tony nomination, paving the way for a robust theater career and acclaimed television performances in Holocaust, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and The Walking Dead. Yet, perhaps Tovah’s most influential, challenging, and, eventually, fulfilling role was one she never auditioned for: Lily Feldshuh’s daughter. In Lilyville: Mother, Daughter, and Other Roles I’ve Played, Tovah Feldshuh reflects on her extraordinary life in the best way she knows how: as a play. Tovah immerses readers in a journey through the acts and scenes of her personal and professional life, from her tomboy childhood in the refined community of Scarsdale, New York, to becoming Broadway royalty alongside Christopher Plummer and Barbra Streisand—all held together by the twisting thread of her often-complicated relationship with Lily. Presented in partnership with the National JCC Literary Consortium EVENT RECORDINGS: Event recording for ticket holders will be available 24 hours after the event for a limited time; please email bookfestival@atlantajcc.org if you would like a copy. On-demand recording of the event may be purchased on this ticketing page after the program.
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In Your Living Room Continued Sun. May 2 at 8:00 p.m. EST Book Fest In Your Living Room Presents Hadassah Lieberman, Hadassah: An American Story In Conversation with Holly Firfer, CNN Correspondent Zoom Author Talk & Q & A Tickets: $6 for one virtual ticket and $36 for one virtual ticket and copy of the book (includes shipping to the US and Canada only) https://www.showclix.com/event/ hadassah-lieberman-hadassah-story/tag/toledo In 1949, Hadassah Lieberman and her family immigrated from the Czech Republic to the United States. She went on to earn a BA from Boston University in government and dramatics and an MA in international relations and American government from Northeastern University. She built a career devoted largely to public health that has included positions at Lehman Brothers, Pfizer, and the National Research Council. After her first marriage ended in divorce, she married Joe Lieberman, a US senator from Connecticut who was the Democratic nominee for vice president with Al Gore and would go on to run for president. In Hadassah, Lieberman shares the story of her extraordinary life: from her family’s experience in Eastern Europe to their move to Gardner, Massachusetts; forging her career; experiencing divorce; and, following her remarriage, her life on the national political stage. Hadassah Lieberman has had a rewarding career dedicated to health care issues, assisting nonprofit organizations, improving educational standards, and promoting international understanding, with a particular focus on global women’s health. Book purchases include signed bookplate! A Cappella Books is the official bookseller of the National JCC Literary Consortium. Presented in partnership with the National JCC Literary Consortium Mon. May 10 at 8:00 p.m. EST Book Fest In Your Living Room Presents Judy Batalion, The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler’s Ghettos In Conversation with Dr. Catherine M. Lewis, Exec. Director, Museum of History and Holocaust Education and Professor of History, Kennesaw State University Zoom Author Talk & Q + A Tickets: Free for one virtual ticket or $36 for one virtual ticket and copy of the book (includes shipping to the US and Canada only) https://www.showclix.com/ event/judy-batalion-light-of-days/tag/toledo One of the most important stories of World War II: A spectacular, searing history that brings to light the extraordinary accomplishments of the brave Jewish women who became resistance fighters, a group of unknown heroes whose exploits have never been chronicled. The Light of Days has been optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture. “A remarkable portrait of young Jewish women who fought in the Polish resistance during WWII . . . pays vivid tribute to 'the breadth and scope of female courage.' ” —Publishers Weekly Of the legions of stories of World War II and the Holocaust that shape our understanding of those history-changing events, one of the most extraordinary has remained hidden until now: the daring resistance efforts of Jewish women in the ghettos of the Nazi occupation. In The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler’s Ghettos, Judy Batalion shares the acts of defiance and rebellion of women who saw and acknowledged the truth of their time, worked together, and risked their lives in the fight for justice and liberty. The Light of Days is a meticulously researched and grippingly told David-and-Goliath history that sheds light on the invaluable role these unsung heroines played in fighting against and surviving Hitler’s Final Solution.
Batalion first learned of the “ghetto girls” and their achievements when she stumbled upon a Yiddish-language memoir in the British Library more than a decade ago. Delving deeply into myriad Jewish archives and making numerous research trips to Poland and Israel, she painstakingly uncovered their stories through long-overlooked memoirs as well as other surviving documents and personal interviews with their families. The rebellious acts
Batalion discovered ran the gamut from spontaneous, simple acts of defiance to complex, planned initiatives. The ghetto girls tricked the Gestapo into carrying their luggage filled with contraband, hid revolvers in teddy bears, flung Molotov cocktails, and bombed German train lines. They flirted with Nazis; bought them off with wine, whiskey, and pastry; and then shot and killed them. A gripping, poignant tale of extraordinary female agency, The Light of Days reminds us of the importance of recognizing the control we have over our own selves even during the darkest times. Judy Batalion is the author of White Walls: A Memoir About Motherhood, Daughterhood and the Mess in Between. Her essays have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Forward, Vogue, and many other publications. Judy has a BA in the History of Science from Harvard, and a PhD in the History of Art from the Courtauld Institute, University of London, and has worked as a museum curator and university lecturer. Born in Montreal, where she grew up speaking English, French, Hebrew, and Yiddish, she now lives in New York with her husband and three children. Dr. Catherine M. Lewis is Assistant Vice President of Museums, Archives & Rare Books, Executive Director of the Museum of History and Holocaust Education, and Executive Director of Museums, Archives & Rare Books at Kennesaw State University. She is the author, co-author, or co-editor of fifteen books. Presented in partnership with Books & Books, Coral Gables. Wed. May 19 at 8:00 p.m. EST Book Fest In Your Living Room Presents Senator Amy Klobuchar, ANTITRUST: Taking on Monopoly Power from the Gilded Age to the Digital Age Zoom Author Talk & Q & A
Book purchases support your local JCCs! A Cappella Books is the official bookseller of the National JCC Literary Consortium. Tickets: $11 for one virtual ticket or $36 for one virtual ticket and copy of the book (includes shipping to the US and Canada only) https://www.showclix. com/event/amy-klobuchar-antitrust-book/tag/toledo ANTITRUST is important, urgently needed book from the much-admired senior senator from Minnesota, and former candidate for president of the United States--a fascinating exploration of antitrust in America and the way forward to protect all Americans from the dangers of curtailed competition, and from vast information gathering, through monopolies. From Standard Oil, and the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, to the Progressive Era's trust-busters, Amy Klobuchar, in this large, compelling history, writes of the fight against monopolies in America. She writes of the breakup of Ma Bell, the pricing monopoly of Big Pharma, and the future of the giant tech companies (Facebook, Amazon, Google). She begins with the Gilded Age (1870s-1900), when builders of fortunes and rapacious robber barons such as J. P. Morgan, John Rockefeller, and Cornelius Vanderbilt were reaping vast fortunes as industrialization swept across the American landscape, with the rich getting vastly richer and the poor, poorer. She discusses President Theodore Roosevelt, who, during the Progressive Era (1890s-1920), "busted" the trusts (breaking up monopolies); the Clayton Act of 1914; the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914; and the Celler-Kefauver Act of 1950 (it strengthened the Clayton Act). She explores today's Big Pharma and its price-gouging; and tech, television, content, and agriculture communities and how a marketplace with few players, or one in which one company dominates distribution, can hurt consumer prices and stifle innovation. As the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, Klobuchar is at work on, among others, issues raised by giant tech companies, such as Facebook, Google (it reportedly controls 90 percent of the search engine market), and Amazon, and puts forth her plans, ideas, and legislative proposals designed to strengthen the antitrust laws and antitrust enforcement. AMY KLOBUCHAR is the senior senator from Minnesota, the first woman from that state to be elected to the U.S. Senate. She was born in Plymouth, Minnesota, and graduated from Yale University and the University of Chicago Law School. She lives in Minneapolis, MN.
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Now you can use Venmo to make a donation to Federation and pay for programs, classes, and events! Just send to @Toledo-Federation in your app or on the Venmo website at venmo.com and please make sure to state the purpose of the payment before submitting.
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Congregation Etz Chayim IMPORTANT PASSOVER DATES & TIMES Intermediate Days of Passover - Tuesday, March 30 through Friday, April 2 Final Days of Passover - Beginning Friday night, April 2 through Sunday, April 4 (Havdalah at 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, April 4) SISTERHOOD NEWS LUNCHEON PLANNED FOR SHAVUOT – SUNDAY, MAY 16TH AT 12:30 P.M. With the Covid vaccine becoming available to more and more people, everyone is looking forward to getting back to some sort of “normal”. With this in mind, the Sisterhood is planning a joint Etz Chayim/Sisterhood special dairy luncheon on Sunday, May 16 in celebration of Shavout, which falls this year Sunday evening, May 16 through Tuesday, May 18. Because of the uncertainty of where the country will be with regards to Covid, details are still in the planning stages. Guidelines from Ohio and Lucas County health departments will be strictly followed. Be sure to watch for further information and details as we get closer to the date. SHEILA PAINTER TO SPEAK On Tuesday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. Sisterhood will be hosting a Zoom presentation by Sheila
Chabad House
Painter titled “Local Women of History”. This should be a very interesting look at the influential women in the Toledo area throughout the years. The presentation is open to everyone. Please R.S.V.P. to Elsa Leveton at elsa@ etzchayimtoledo.org.
monthly bulletin as well as by emails. Aviva is known for taking the time to read, interpret and explain her thoughts to the group and is always willing to entertain questions and comments. Please contact Nancy Jacobson, jaco824@bex.net or Elsa Leveton, elsa@etzchayimtoledo.org.
The next board meeting is Tuesday, April 6 via Zoom at 10:00 a.m. If you are interested in joining, please let Elsa know at elsa@ etzchayimtoledo.org or 419-473-2401.
MAH JONG ONLINE The Sunday Mahj will continue on April 11th from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., April 18th from 1:00 -3:00 p.m., and April 25th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. We will not have mahj on April 4th due to Passover.
Have a wonderful Passover.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS R A B B I G O LD S T EI N T O LE A D A LEARNING SESSION We are honored to have Rabbi Goldstein come back to us to lead another learning session on Sunday, April 11 at 10:00 a.m. His topic will be Sefirat Ha'omer (Counting of the Omer). Please contact Nancy Jacobson, jaco824@bex.net or Elsa Leveton, elsa@etzchayimtoledo.org. AVIVA PANUSH TO PRESENT A 3 WEEK CLASS One of our favorite speakers, Aviva Panush from Ann Arbor will be presenting a 3 week class on Wednesday evenings, April 14th, 21st and 28th at 7:00 p.m. The topics will be announced in the
SAVE THE DATE Naomi Baron and Andrea Delman will be leading another Book/Art Discussion on Sunday, May 23rd , the time to be determined. The book that they will be sharing & discussing is The Lady in Gold by Anne-Marie O'Connor. (Instead of reading the book, participants can watch the movie, “Woman in Gold”, which is available from the Toledo Public Library.) This is a history of Gustav Klimt’s portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer and it’s 60-year journey from pre-World War II Vienna to the United States. Please be sure to register for this outstanding program. PLEASE NOTE: All Zoom and virtual programs require registration. Please contact either Nancy Jacobson at Jaco824@bex.net or Elsa Leveton at 419473-2401 or elsa@etzchayimtoledo.org for further information and registration.
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Local B'nai Mitzvah
We Honor Our B'nai Mitzvah
Spencer David Greenblatt will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Temple Shomer Emunim. Spencer is the son of Mark and Stephanie Greenblatt and brother to Mason and Nolan. He is the grandson of Judie and the late Barry Greenblatt and David and JoAnn Bell.
Spencer is a seventh grader at St. Francis, where he is on the Honor Roll and plays football. He also plays travel soccer for Pacesetter Soccer Club. Spencer is a big Michigan Wolverine fan and never misses a game. In his free time, he loves to play video games and spend time with his friends. Spencer is looking forward to celebrating his Bar Mitzvah with family and friends.
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WGTE TV channel 30 will broadcast Bearing Witness: The Voices of Our Survivors Thursday, April 8th, at 8pm, as part of their Toledo Stories series. Six Toledo-area Holocaust survivors share their searing stories so that future generations will remember. Rolf Hess (Germany), Al Negrin (Greece), Philip Markowicz and Aron Wajskol (Poland), William Leons (Netherlands) and Clara Rona (Hungary) recall their experiences in their own extraordinary voices.