March 2015 - Jewish Federation of New Hampshire

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Published by the
Jewish Federation of
New Hampshire
Volume 35, Number 6
March 2015
Adar-Nissan 5775
LIGHTS! CAMERA! SHOW TIME!
By Linda L. Gerson, NH Jewish Film Festival Co-Chair
It’s show time, movie lovers! From March 19 to
29, we proudly present 14 screenings of 10 outstanding films in six NH cities in 11 days! On
screens statewide, see award-winning NH premiere
films, including comedies, dramas, thrillers, and engaging documentaries.
A few of the 2015 highlights include our Gala
Night on the Town with the film Little White Lie, special guest Lacey Schwartz, and a Sweet/Savory Dessert Reception at SERESC in Bedford; nationally recognized guest
speakers; and Closing Film Deli Man along with a Festival
Wrap Party at Red River Theatres in Concord.
These quality films were selected with our NH community
in mind. Our curated lineup of films this year comes from the
United States, Israel, France, Greece, Germany, Argentina,
Venezuela, and Uruguay. These films provide a diverse and
unique window into Jewish themes and values, explore Jewish
identity, and present the richness of Jewish culture relative to
a diverse modern world.
Our mission is to enhance Jewish life in New Hampshire,
showing films that resonate with us to inform, expand our understanding, and connect us to the wider world of the Jewish people.
View the 2015 Festival program pullout section enclosed in
this edition of The Reporter. Please note that we’ve added
new features and benefits for 2015 to enhance the film planning and ticket purchasing process:
Calendar
4
Your Federatioin at Work
5
From The Bimah
7
World Jewry
10
Film Buzz
12
Book Review
17
Film Buzz
17
Education
18
Mitzvahs
20
Art & Entertainment
21
In The Community
22
Recent Evetns
24
Tributes
25
Business & Professional
Services
26
jewishnh.org
Israeli All-Star Cabaret to Entertain
at Temple Adath Yeshurun
ments of Israeli songs performed
Manchester — On Sunday,
by Tutti Druyan, Florie Namir,
March 15, at 4 PM, Temple Adaand several rising stars from the
th Yeshurun will welcome the
Boston Israeli music scene. The
Matti Kovler Ensemble performEnsemble’s repertoire includes
ing a Tribute to Israeli Song.
acoustic music, Klezmer, Ladino,
Born in Moscow and educathip-hop, cantorial, and other
ed in Israel and the United
styles from around the world.
States, Matti Kovler holds a
Matti Kovler
Enjoy this talented group at a
doctorate in composition from
the New England Conservatory and has cabaret-style setting that invites listeners to
been recognized with numerous awards, in- relax together in celebration of Jewish music
cluding fellowships to Tanglewood, Aspen, and musicians.
and elsewhere. He is currently in residence at
Tickets are available online at bostonthe Elie Wiesel Center at Boston University.
jewishmusicfesitval.org (brownpapertickAs part of the Boston Jewish Music Festival, ets.com) for $20 ($21.69 with service fee)
Kovler brings to Manchester original arrange- or $25 at the door.
Congregations across New Hampshire
host community seders to celebrate Passover, which runs from sundown on Friday, April 3, through sunset on Saturday,
April 11. Please contact your local congregation for information and reservations. At press time, the congregations
below had reported their plans.
Community Seders, Saturday, April 4
Concord
Temple Beth Jacob
5:45 PM, reservations required. $14
adults/$7 children 6-12. Call 228-8581 for
information.
Derry
Etz Hayim Synagogue
6 PM. Rabbi Peter Levy will conduct a
rich, meaningful, and involving seder. The menu will include a vegetarian
option. $28 members, $38 nonmembers,
$14 children 10 or younger, and $19 nonmember children. To reserve, send a
check in payment by March 23. For more
information, see www.etzhayim.org or
call 432-0004.
Manchester
6 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun
The Sisterhood Second Night Seder is a
tradition at Temple Adath Yeshurun.
Reservations with payment required in
the office by March 24. More information: www.taynh.org.
7 PM, Chabad
Call 647-0204 for information on the
Chabad seder.
Temple Israel, time TBD
More information: 622-6171 or office@
templeisraelmht.org.
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Jewish Federation of New Hampshire
698 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
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NH Synagogues
Host Community
Seders April 4
Change Service Requested
Federation Voices
• To easily plan your film schedule, see the new “Festival Schedule at a Glance” on page TK.
• The box office was opened several weeks early this
year. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.
• We now offer three options to purchase advance
tickets for all screenings by going to www.jewishnh.
org or www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/833384
or by calling 800-838-3006, extension 1.
The NH Jewish Film Festival has become a tradition on
the NH cultural landscape. The Festival is made possible
through the generous financial support of many valued sponsors. Sincere thanks and appreciation go to new and returning
corporate and individual sponsors, Friends of the Festival, and
our dedicated statewide audience. Together, they ensure that
we can continue to present an exceptional Festival annually.
Heartfelt thanks go to our all-volunteer Festival Committee
for their enthusiasm, commitment, and hard work during the
past 12 months to produce the Festival, Federation’s largest
statewide cultural program.
Thanks are also due to JFNH executive director Daniel
Levenson, office manager Jennifer O’Keefe, and the JFNH
staff for their key roles and day-to-day support.
Join your community often at a theater near you for extraordinary cinema. We look forward to welcoming you at
any of the many venues statewide for our 7th Annual NH
Jewish Film Festival.
Celebrate global Jewish culture right here in our vibrant
NH Jewish community. We’ll see you at the movies!
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CONGREGATION BETENU
Rebekah Goldman (Rabbinic Intern)
5 Northern Blvd., Unit 1, Amherst
Reform, Affiliated URJ
(603) 886-1633
www.betenu.org
info@betenu.org
Services: Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat
services at 7:30 PM
Saturday morning twice a month, 9:30 AM
CHABAD AT DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
Rabbi Moshe Gray
22a School Street, Hanover
Orthodox, Chabad
(603) 643-9821
www.dartmouthchabad.com
chabad@dartmouth.edu
Services: Friday Evening Shabbat services
and Dinner
Shabbat morning services
Call for times
CHABAD LUBAVITCH
Rabbi Levi Krinsky
7 Camelot Place, Manchester
Orthodox, Chabad
(603) 647-0204
www.Lubavitchnh.com
rabbi@lubavitchnh.com
Services: Shabbat Services
Saturday morning at 9:30 AM
Sunday morning minyan at 9 AM
BETHLEHEM
BETHLEHEM HEBREW CONGREGATION
39 Strawberry Hill Road
PO Box 395, Bethlehem
Unaffiliated-Egalitarian
(603) 869-5465
www.bethlehemsynagogue.org
davegoldstone1@gmail.com
Services: Contact for Date/Time Info
President Dave Goldstone (516) 592-1462
or Eileen Regen – (603) 823-7711
Weekly Services: July through Simchat Torah
Friday: 6:30 PM; Saturday: 10 AM
CLAREMONT
TEMPLE MEYER DAVID
25 Putnam Street, Claremont
Conservative
(603) 542-6773
Services: Generally the second Friday of
the month, 6:15 PM, April to November.
CONCORD
TEMPLE BETH JACOB
Rabbi Robin Nafshi
67 Broadway, Concord
(603) 228-8581
www.tbjconcord.org
office@tbjconcord.org
Services: Friday night - 7 PM
Saturday morning - 9:30 AM
UPPER VALLEY JEWISH COMMUNITY
Rabbi Edward S. Boraz
Roth Center for Jewish Life
5 Occom Ridge, Hanover
Nondenominational, Unaffiliated
(603) 646-0460
www.uvjc.org
uvjc@valley.net
Services: Friday night Shabbat services
at 6 PM, led by Dartmouth Hillel
Saturday morning Shabbat services at
9:30 AM, led by Rabbi Boraz
KEENE
CONGREGATION AHAVAS ACHIM
Rabbi Amy Loewenthal
84 Hastings Avenue, Keene
Reconstructionist, Affiliated JRF
(603) 352-6747
www.keene-synagogue.org
rabbi.ahavas.achim@gmail.com
Services: Fridays at 6:30 or 7 PM
depending on the date
LACONIA
TEMPLE B’NAI ISRAEL
210 Court Street, Laconia
(603) 524-7044
www.tbinh.org
marshatbi@hotmail.com
Services: Every other Friday
night at 7:30 PM
DERRY
ETZ HAYIM SYNAGOGUE
Rabbi Peter Levy
1½ Hood Road, Derry
(603) 432-0004
www.etzhayim.org
office@etzhayim.org, rabbi@etzhayim.org
Services: Fridays 7:15 PM
Please check the website for the Shabbat
Morning schedule
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TEMPLE ADATH YESHURUN
Rabbi Beth D. Davidson
152 Prospect Street, Manchester
(603) 669-5650
www.taynh.org
templeadathy@comcast.net
Services: Shabbat services the first Friday
of the month at 6 PM
All other Friday nights at 7 PM
with some exceptions.
Alternating Shabbat services or Torah
study Saturday mornings at 10 AM
TEMPLE ISRAEL
Rabbi Eric Cohen
66 Salmon Street, Manchester
Conservative
(603) 622-6171
office@templeisraelmht.org
Services: Friday night 7:15 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM
Mon. - Fri. 7 AM daily service/minyan
NASHUA
TEMPLE BETH ABRAHAM
Rabbi Jon Spira-Savett
4 Raymond Street, Nashua
Conservative, Affiliated USCJ
(603) 883-8184
www.tbanashua.org
rabbi@tbanashua.org
office@tbanashua.org
Services: Friday night services 8 PM
1st Friday family service 7 PM
Saturday morning 9:30 AM
Mon. - Thur. minyan 7:30 PM
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Board Focuses on Nominations, Strategy, Allocations,
and Personnel Decisions
This is a busy time of year for the
board of the Jewish Federation of New
Hampshire. This month begins our
planning and allocations process. Our
Nominations Committee is busy filling
many important positions on the board
and Foundation. A Strategic Planning
Committee is meeting regularly to update the Federation’s plan for its future.
Additionally, we are exploring opportunities to replace our departing executive director.
Every year in late winter and early
spring, JFNH board members work on
our planning and allocations process.
This budget process determines how
your generous donations and the distributions from the endowment get allocated to the many programs of Federation. As part of the process, the board
looks for ways to reduce or better manage costs as well as considers ways to
improve income. Income arises from donations as well as from ticket sales and
Dan Cohen
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sponsorships for events like our New
Hampshire Jewish Film Festival and
from tuition to our Jewish Federation
Preschool. The building we own in
Manchester remains a large cost to the
organization. There has been a good
amount of interest in the property from
a number of different organizations,
and we are hopeful the building will be
sold this year. Thank you to Bob Feldman for leading the Planning and Allocations Committee.
Board members serve one- or threeyear terms, and board officers serve twoyear terms. A good number of board
members’ terms expire this year. Some
will remain to serve, while others will
not. It is important for any organization, especially a nonprofit community
service organization like Federation, to
find new people to serve on the board.
Fresh ideas are needed to drive the organization forward. Serving on the Federation board is a great way to give back
to the community. Some discussions
have been held about utilizing video
conferencing technology to allow more
people to participate on the board, especially those that are not near the centralized location in Manchester where our
board meetings traditionally have been
held. Thank you to Bob Selig, former
board president, for leading the Nominations Committee.
The Strategic Planning Committee
has been meeting periodically during the
past 18 months. More recently, the meetings have become more regular as the
board recognizes the need for a very
clear strategic plan for Federation. The
community has changed significantly
over the past decade, and Federation
needs to stay current with those changes
and make sure we deliver what the community needs. Thank you to Steve Soreff for leading the Strategic Planning
Committee.
Daniel Levenson has been serving the
New Hampshire Jewish community
since July 2013 as our executive director.
His service is greatly appreciated. He did
a lot to develop and enhance relations
with individuals and other organizations
in the community throughout the state.
His connections to other Jewish organizations, especially in the Boston area,
helped Federation greatly during his tenure with us. Daniel will continue to serve
in his current position until July of this
year. Please join me in thanking him for
his service and in wishing him well. Our
board and Personnel Committee are exploring options to fill the executive director position.
Common Challenges With Home-Grown Solutions
In late January I had the opportunity
to meet with other directors of small federations at the annual Small Federation
Executives Institute. For four days federation directors from California and Utah
to Illinois and Maine (and of course New
Hampshire) gathered to talk about common challenges facing small Jewish communities and share strategies and best
practices to confront the difficulties that
are often unique to places with relatively
small Jewish populations, often spread
out over a large geographic area.
In terms of the big picture, there were
definitely some common themes that
emerged in discussion, including how to
engage the next generation of leaders in
places that are not attracting many young
single individuals or families, declining
support for annual campaigns, and the
challenge of providing a wide range of
programming with limited resources.
There were also many day-to-day concerns that kept coming up during the institute, including the difficulty of finding
kosher food in rural areas, the need for
increased cooperation with partner social
service agencies to assist the elderly, and
how to attract attendees to programs and
events in a crowded social media space.
While there were many challenges in
common, I found it particularly interesting to hear about the different ways that
Daniel E. Levenson
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each community has chosen to address
them. For example, one director described a situation in which his community had been steadily losing community
members for many years and how he
and his board are now working with
other Jewish institutions in the community to sell some real estate which was
underutilized, and consolidate resources
on a shared campus. Another director
who runs a small federation outside of a
large city told me about some creative
ways she had come up with to enhance
an existing partnership between her federation and a local nursing home where
a large number of Jewish residents live.
To hear these solutions was inspiring
and speaks to the ability of a community to pull together in difficult times and
draw on the collective power of shared
interests and ideas to address difficult
problems. Here in New Hampshire we
have been doing the same at the Federation, with a number of active committees, including those dedicated to strateThe New Hampshire
gic planning and board nominations,
dedicated to ensuring the future health
and well-being of the Jewish Federation
of New Hampshire.
As JFNH board president Dan Cohen
notes in his column this month, I will be
moving on from the Federation in July,
but I wanted to add that it has been a
wonderful experience working at the
Federation and getting to know the
many and varied communities across the
state. Since July of 2013 I have had the
opportunity to celebrate Havdalah on
Lake Winnipesauke, spent Shabbat
mornings at Temple Beth Abraham of
Nashua, attended morning minyan at
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Temple Israel in Manchester, and much,
much more. Throughout it all I have felt
welcome in every community across the
state and learned a lot about Jewish life
in this part of New England, and for this
I am very grateful to the community.
Although I will be leaving the Jewish
Federation of New Hampshire this summer, I am confident that going forward
the JFNH staff and board members as
well as clergy and lay leaders will continue to work together on these challenges, drawing ideas from best practices
shared across the country and adapted
to the unique nature of the New Hampshire Jewish community.
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Sunday, March 1
Friday, March 6
Friday, March 13
Southern NH Jewish Men’s Club Annual
Children’s Breakfast
TAY Purim Shpiel and Shabbat Service
Manchester Chapter of Hadassah Shabbat
Service and Oneg
Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua
9:30 AM, Breakfast, 10 AM, program. The Southern
NH Jewish Men’s Club is pleased to welcome the
Mad Scientist and the amazing “Up, Up, and Away”
presentation. Our Mad Scientist will teach us about
the many uses of that much misunderstood state of
matter, gas. Volunteers from the audience will
attempt to pull apart the amazing Magdeburg sphere,
launch a hot air balloon, and use Papa vortex to put
out a candelabrum. This event concludes with a ride
on the Mad Science Hovercraft for a lucky volunteer!
$5 for members and their guests and the kids are
free. More information: www.snhjmc.org.
7 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester
More information: www.taynh.org.
Saturday, March 7
Purim Celebration
1–4 PM, Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation,
Bethlehem
Sabbath meal, music, and dancing. RSVP to Martin
Kessel at martink1937@gmail.com. More
information: www.bethlehemsynagogue.org.
Saturday Night Live-Themed Spiel
7 PM, Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry
Guests are requested to bring desserts or snacks to
share. There will be babysitting for children. More
Jewish Film Series: Genesis and The Big Bang information: www.etzhayim.org or call (603) 432-0004.
Boston Jewish Music Festival - Oran Etkin
1 PM, Temple Emanu- El, Haverhill MA
8 PM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua
Season tickets for all 6 films are $20. Individual
Oran Etkin, award-winning clarinetist/ saxophonist
tickets are $5. Tickets available at the temple office
or sold at venue. More information: 978-373-3861 or and his ensemble will present A Gathering of Light, a
concert inspired by Kabbalistic texts that draws on
nancy@templeemanu-el.org.
the rich musical traditions of Israel, New Orleans, and
Purim Party
Africa. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Mt. Washington Chavurah HeHarim
Presented in partnership with the Jewish Federation
More information: 356-9027.
of New Hampshire. Tickets: www.
Hindu and Jewish Religious Music with
bostonjewishmusicfestival.org/events.
Deepti Navaratna and Cantor Randall Schloss
Temple Ohabei Shalom, Brookline, MA
Part of the Boston Jewish Music Festival. More
information: http://bostonjewishmusicfestival.org.
AKA Doc Pomus Documentary Film
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Part of the Boston Jewish Music Festival, presented
with BJFF’s Reel Abilities. More information: http://
bostonjewishmusicfestival.org.
Israeli Talent Showcase
JCC, Newton, MA
Part of Boston Jewish Music Festival. More
Sunday, March 8
Purim Carnival
10 AM, Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry
More information: www.etzhayim.org or 432-0004.
Tuesday, March 3
TAY Brotherhood Purim Party
Tai Chi for Seniors
1 Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester
10–11 AM, Jewish Federation of NH, Manchester
More information: Jim Winner at 926-4953 or
jwinner1@comcast.net.
Wednesday, March 4
Purim Service
6 PM, Temple Israel, Manchester
The service will include Megillah reading, shpiel,
costumes, hamantashen, and a light dinner. There is
no charge. RSVP to 622-6171 or office@
Annual Purim Carnival
Play games, win prizes, pie throwing, come in
costume! Fun for all ages! More information: 8838184 or www.tbanashua.org.
Wednesday, March 11
JFNH Campaign Calling Night
Hillel - UVJC Film Series 2015
5:30 PM, Jewish Federation, Manchester
Contact Jennifer O’Keefe at office@jewishnh.org for
more information or to volunteer!
7 PM, Dartmouth College, Room 13 Carpenter Hall
The movie is The Other Son (2011), 105 minutes.
Rated PG-13. More information: www.uvjc.org.
Saints and Tzaddiks (Yiddish and Celtic folk
songs) with Loren Sklamberg and Susan
McKeown
Thursday, March 5
Johnny D’s, Somerville, MA
Part of Boston Jewish Music Festival. More
Manchester Chapter of Hadassah General
Chapter Meeting
1 PM, Jewish Federation of NH, Manchester
More information: Michele Bank at michele.bank@
gmail.com or 488-5657.
Purim at the Circus, hosted by Chabad
5 PM Megillah, followed by dinner and circus
entertainment
Jewish Federation of NH, Manchester
$15/person, $25/couple, $40/family. Open to the
entire Jewish community, bring your friends! RSVP to
info@lubavitchnh.com. More information: 647-0204.
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Thursday, March 12
Boston Jewish Music Festival - Klezmatics
7:30 PM, Portsmouth Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St.,
Portsmouth
The Klezmatics, Grammy-winning and worldrenowned artists, bring their infectious, joyous blend
of klezmer and Americana to the Seacoast. Reserved
seats $36, $25 and $20. Presented with Temple
Israel, Portsmouth and Greater Seacoast Region
Jewish Federation. Tickets: www.
The New Hampshire
6 PM, Temple Israel. Manchester
dahs, song books, history books, and recipe books.
Let’s take a new look at an old holiday and try to find
ways to make it even more meaningful and joyous.
More information: Steve Soreff at soreffs15@aol.com
or www.etzhayim.org.
Thursday, March 19
International Shabbat Dinner
The Outrageous Sophie Tucker
Come join in the celebration of food and music! More
information: 883-8184 or www.tbanashua.org.
7 PM, Mara Lecture Hall, SNHU, Manchester
Part of the 7th Annual NH Jewish Film Festival. For
information, see page 13.
Boston Jewish Music Festival - Rosalie Gerut
Friday, March 20
8 PM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua
Songs of Our People, featuring Rosalie Gerut, world
famous singer, actress, songwriter, and cantor. She
brings her unique styling and stories to a special
Kabbalat Shabbat service in Nashua. No cost, but
reservations are required. More information: 8838184 or www.tbanashua.org. Tickets: www.
Hadassah Service
Saturday, March 14
Breakfast with the Rabbi and Torah Study
9:30 AM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester
Junior Congregation
9:30 AM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua
Junior Congregation offers fun and interesting service
experiences for students in 3rd through 6th grade.
There is no cost for this event. More information:
883-8184 or www.tbanashua.org.
Saturday Night at the Movies: The CAA Film
Club
7 PM, Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene
The movie will be Prince of Egypt. More information:
Sandy or David at 903-0357.
Sunday, March 15
Boston Jewish Music Festival - Israeli AllStar Cabaret
A cabaret-style evening showcasing four outstanding
young Israeli musicians living in Boston, directed by
Matti Kovler, featuring: the Ehud Etun Jazz Trio, Tutti
Druyan Contemporary Pop, Tal Zilber Piano
Sensation, Florie Namir Jazz-Classical Fusion.
General admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Presented in partnership with the Jewish Federation
of New Hampshire. Tickets: www.
Sisterhood Passover Workshop
More information: Carol Mann-Cohen at carolmanncohen@gmail.com or 216-2849 or Carol Kaplan
at cakaplan@hotmail.com or 860-4163.
Jewish Composers with Cantor Elias
Rosemberg and the Boston Chamber Symphony
Temple Emanuel, Newton, MA
Part of the Boston Jewish Music Festival. More information: http://bostonjewishmusicfestival.org/.
Tuesday, March 17
Passover Workshop with Rabbi Peter Levy
7¬8 PM, Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry
Part of the Key Issues in Contemporary Judaism, a
free series of talks at Etz Hayim Synagogue. How can
we get ready for our Passover celebration? We will
prepare ourselves and our homes for this most enduring of all Jewish holidays from a variety of perspectives. We will take a brief look at various Hagga-
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7:15 PM, Temple Israel, Manchester
More information: 622-6171 or www.
Saturday, March 21
Torah for Tots & Torah Study
10 AM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester
Kosher Wine Tasting
This Sisterhood event will include hors d’oeuvres and
desserts that are Kosher for Passover. Recipes for
these treats will be available. Spouses, significant
others, friends, and children who are over 21 are invited
to join us. The cost for this program is $10 per person,
$18 per couple. Please RSVP by Mark 16 to Carol K. at
cakaplan@hotmail.com or 860-4163 or Carol M.C. at
carolmanncohen@gmail.com or 216-2849.
Saturday, March 21
Gala Night on the Town: Film (Little White Lie),
Speaker, & Reception
8 PM, SERESC, Bedford
With special guest, director Lacey Schwartz. Part of
the 7th Annual NH Jewish Film Festival. For
Sunday, March 22
24 Days
1 PM, Cinemagic, Merrimack
Run Boy Run
1:30 PM, Music Hall Loft, Portsmouth
Run Boy Run
2 PM, Putnam Arts Lecture Hall, Redfern Arts Center,
Keene
Hill Start
4 PM, Cinemagic, Merrimack
Hill Start
4 PM, The Music Hall Loft, Portsmouth
Thursday, March 26
Interfaith Art Event
6 PM, Alva de Mars Megan Chapel Art Center, Saint
Anselm College, Goffstown
Interfaith Women NH invites all women to an
exceptional faith- and history-based art event with
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Reflections on a Jewish Federations Solidarity Mission to Paris
By Mark Gurvis, Executive Vice
President of The Jewish Federations of
North America.
My early days as a Jewish Federation
professional were at a time when our system was evolving away from reliance on
messages of combating anti-Semitism and
statements of “never again,” to one of
strengthening our communities through
education and meaningful engagement.
Yet reflecting on the turbulent and
troubling start to 2015, I cannot help but
be struck by the rapid change back in
our global agenda. Last year, we were
working with the Israeli government in
exploring how to strengthen Jewish life
and connection globally. Now, we are increasingly focused on protecting Jewish
lives and securing Jewish institutions
worldwide. Last month we opened the
France Emergency Fund, the fourth time
within a year we turned to our communities in response to an overseas crisis -two rounds in Ukraine, the conflict in
Gaza, and now in France.
This week I joined an intensive twoday trip to Paris with Jewish communal
and civic leaders, experiencing remarkably emotional moments. We attended a
memorial service at the Hyper Cacher
supermarket, placed flowers at the Charlie Hebdo offices in honor of the victims
who were brutally murdered there, and
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God’s Slave
Father Iain MacLellan, OSB, curator, and Margaret
Dimock, assistant curator. Seating is limited and
reservations are required (interfaithwomennh@
gmail.com or call 669-5076). Explore the gallery at
5 PM, program begins at 6 PM, with a reception
following until 7:30.
Closing Night Film (Deli Man) & Festival
Wrap Party
Magic Men
7 PM, Red River Theatres, Concord
2:30 PM, Red River Theatres, Concord
Literature Lovers
Kidon
7 PM, Upper Valley Jewish Community, Hanover.
The book to be discussed will be The Dover Keepers
by Alice Hoffman. More information: Susan Cohen at
643-3611 or sncohen037@gmail.com.
8 PM, Red River Theatres, Concord
Tuesday, March 31
Discussion: “Eating Your Way to a Healthier
You” and Zumba!
Kidon
This will be a “Joint Heart Health Program” with
the Manchester Chapter of Hadassah and the
Sisterhood of Temple Adath Yeshurun. Donations
appreciated. More information: Michele Bank at
michele.bank@gmail.com or 488-5657 or Gail Ellis
at gailellis49@comcast.net.
Saturday, March 28
8 PM, Putnam Arts Lecture Hall, Redfern Arts
Center, Keene
Junior Congregation
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Sunday, March 29
Jon Imber’s Left Hand
Special Guests: Richard Kane & Ron Hoffman. Part
of the 7th Annual NH Jewish Film Festival. For
Jon Imber’s Left Hand
Special Guests: Richard Kane & Ron Hoffman. Part
of the 7th Annual NH Jewish Film Festival. For
Magic Men
2 PM, Putnam Arts Lecture Hall, Redfern Arts
Center, Keene
Thursday, April 2
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heard the harrowing story of one of
those held hostage in the kosher market.
But the two days were packed with
much more. We met with the leadership
of the key organizations of the French
Jewish community, spent time with both
the U.S. and Israeli ambassadors to
France, and spoke with the main French
government officials responsible for addressing the complex and intertwined
challenges of anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia, and violence.
The French Jewish community is the
third largest Jewish community in the
world, with a long and proud history and
significant resources. They have been
shaken by the evolving reality of violent
anti-Semitism. Their current reality consists of army and police guards at their
institutions, even guards sleeping overnight in their schools. While they are
grateful for the protection, their communal institutions were never meant to become armed fortresses.
To see an aliyah fair overwhelmed by
thousands of young French Jews exploring opportunities to study, work, volunteer, or live in Israel is to recognize that
the community’s next generation is openly questioning their future in France. At
the same time, we must recognize that this
community -- with a strong population of
more than 500,000 and with a vibrant
network of synagogues, schools, community centers, student organizations, cultural institutions, and service organizations -- is not going to disappear.
We must address the real security issues
the Jewish community faces, in France,
throughout Europe, and also here in North
America. We, and Jewish communities
worldwide, face a long road ahead of increasing our preparedness and protection.
The creation of the Jewish Federations’ Secure Community Network represents our
system’s serious shift of attention and resources to this priority. The French Jewish
community is now awakening to this reali-
ty and working quickly to address it. Our
assistance through the France Emergency
Fund will help French Jews take their next
steps; their community, will ultimately
bear the long-term responsibility.
There is a deep anxiety today among
French Jews -- not just about their physical security, but also about whether France
will continue to hold onto its unique social
fabric. President François Hollande has
been quoted widely for his statement that
“France without Jews will no longer be
France.” Those of us coming off this twoday immersion only scratched the surface,
beginning to understand the depth of this
reality. Hollande’s was a sincere statement,
but it was also evident during this trip that
there is no clear path to addressing the
complex challenges that France faces.
Mirroring our own reality, the challenges
for French Jews also extend to assimilation
and engaging with the next generation. The
community estimates that only 50% of its
members are connected with the vibrant
network of community institutions.
The external threats from rising Islamic fundamentalist terror, and the internal
challenges of meaningfully engaging the
next generation, offer all Jews around the
world opportunities to connect, to learn
from one another, to strengthen one another, and to inspire one another.
There came a time when the old UJA
slogan, “We Are One,” went out of fashion. It was presumed to be focused on
political uniformity and gave way to concerns about diversity of expression. But
today, we can and should understand
“We Are One” in a different way -- that
we, as Jewish communities and Jewish individuals, face a common set of renewed
challenges and threats, both internal and
external. They may be shaded differently
based on local context but, underlying
the surface differences is a common core,
and hopefully a common destiny. Our
fates are interconnected and intertwined.
Are We One? We had better be.
Friday, April 3
Passover begins at sundown
Saturday, April 4
Second night of Passover: for information on
community seders, see page 1 or contact
your local synagogue.
Wednesday, April 8
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A Hope for Spring While Buried Under Six Feet of Snow
It is often said that many holidays in
religious calendars have nonreligious
roots. Some are rooted in the delineation
of a solstice, some with harvests, and
some with the beginning of a season. In
the Jewish calendar, our holidays are
tied to the seasons and celestial markers.
One of the more quixotic holidays in
the Jewish calendar, the holiday of Purim, occurs during the month of March,
which marks the vernal equinox. Actually, it falls on the 14th of Adar, but according to the secular calendar that
means that the holiday falls on March
4/5. Shushan, where Purim is set, is located in ancient Persia. There, the beginning of spring was celebrated with masquerades and gaiety. If one takes that
custom of spring festivities, overlays a
feeling of Jewish despair or abandonment while in exile, and adds a touch of
hope for redemption, one can see how a
holiday like Purim can come to be.
The story tells of a marginally competent king, Ahashverosh, his scheming
prime minister, Haman, our heroine, Esther, and her cousin, Mordechai. In an
over-simplification of the story, Esther
becomes the inamorata of the king, she
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and her cousin reveal a plot to assassinate
him, the envious and evil Haman plots to
destroy the Jews, the king is reminded of
Mordechai’s act, and he grants Esther a
favor. She tells him that that Haman
wants to kill the Jews and that since she is
a Jewess, she would be killed too. The
love-smitten king ends up hanging Haman, and the king and Esther live happily
ever after. The epilogue that gets less publicity reminds us that Haman had tricked
the king into issuing an irreversible edict
condemning the Jews to death. Therefore,
the king had to give the Jews permission
to “defend themselves” against the prior
edict. A great deal of blood is shed in the
ensuing battle, and the Jews prevail. This
leads to a celebration which continues,
annually, to this very day.
The story is read from the Megillah or
scroll of Esther. Invariably, the reading
is accompanied by a wide variety of cacophonous noises as the various characters are mentioned. The name of Haman, being that of the villain of our
story, is often drowned out with shouting and noise makers as we seek to
“erase” his name.
But what do we do with this story
once the story-telling, singing, and eating are done?
One of the curiosities of this story is
that the name of God is never mentioned. Again, theories abound, but
with no definitive answer. One comes
from an interpretation of the name, Esther. In Hebrew, the word haster means
hidden. Was Esther representative of the
hidden face of God? If God was hidden,
why did the Eternal One hide from the
Jews? Was it because of their assimilation into Persian society while in exile,
their loss of identity, their self-separation from Jewish ideals and practices?
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Did the Jews need to be reborn as a people? We don’t know. The truth is probably some mash-up of all of the above.
We celebrated Tu B’Shevat, the birthday of the trees and a harbinger of
spring, a few weeks ago. Now, we are
faced with Purim, and Passover is close
on its heels. All of these reminders of
spring follow one after the other, and yet
we are still shoveling out from the incessant snows outside. One could surmise
that in Israel spring is closer to fruition
and that these holidays should remind
us of our connection to our Promised
Land. Or one could say that even though
the snow may be up to your windows,
you should celebrate spring. Hope that,
under the snow, new plants are getting
ready to germinate. Celebrate new beginnings, celebrate the survival of an onslaught, but most importantly, have fun
reading the Megillah of Esther.
Hag Purim Sameach! Happy Purim!
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Representing New Hampshire at the National Prayer Breakfast
By Rabbi Jon Spira-Savett, Temple Beth
Abraham
On February 5, I had the honor of accompanying Rep. Ann McLane Kuster
to the National Prayer Breakfast in
Washington. Begun in 1953, the annual
breakfast includes the President of the
United States, elected officials and other
public servants, and invited guests from
around the country and the world. The
event grows out of weekly, bipartisan
prayer groups for senators and for representatives, as well as a somewhat mysterious Christian organization called The
Fellowship Foundation.
Truth be told, I had some initial misgivings. As a Jew, I am constantly aware
of the line between religion and state,
which is generally a question of Christianity and state. I am concerned that public displays of religiosity by elected officials can be artificial, and can make the
nonreligious into second-class citizens.
In 2013, I was invited to offer a prayer at
the State House as part of the inauguration of Gov. Maggie Hassan. I chose my
words carefully and tried to be inclusive,
with an ethical focus and an invocation
of the “Holy One, known by many names
or none at all.”
I decided on both these occasions to
experiment, to take an opportunity to
represent the Jewish community in a setting that would be overwhelmingly Christian. For me, as for the other rabbis in
our state, Torah does not stop at the synagogue door. My commitments to justice
and compassion in the wider community
are mitzvot, Jewish duties, which lead me
not only to service but political advocacy
as well.
So I planned my trip to Washington,
hoping that the encounters I would have
at the prayer breakfast might lead to ongoing connections. I gave myself extra
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Rabbi Jon with Rep. Ann McLane
Kuster at National Prayer Breakfast
Greeting Patriarch Filaret, leader of Ukrainian Orthodox Church
time, so I could visit the offices of Rep. the room where the White House CorreKuster as well as Sens. Shaheen and Ayo- spondents Dinner takes place. (That’s
tte, to get to know their
where each year a costaff members who
median, such as New
Sitting in that room, Hampshire’s own Seth
work on poverty issues
and the Middle East. I
roasts the poI felt that religious words Meyers,
also set up a meeting
litical elite and the
with Aviva Sufian, the
have a unique power president does a little
first-ever U.S. Special
stand-up.) The Dalai
to call us toward
Envoy for Holocaust
Lama was present;
Survivor Services withof the particiour civic obligations. many
in the Department of
pants were from outHealth and Human
side of the United
Services’ Administration for Community States.
Living, which supports non-institutionBreakfast brings powerful moments
based care for those who are elderly and
The themes of the breakfast were endisabled.
couragement of our leaders, who work
The National Prayer Breakfast was at- under great pressure to serve our countended by more than 3,000 people. Presi- try; a spiritual bond among elected leaddent Obama and Mrs. Obama were there, ers that might overcome partisan rancor;
along with probably one-third of Con- encouragement for those who work for
gress. The venue is the Hilton Washing- peace around the world; and lifting up
ton, which any political junkie knows as the most vulnerable in our society.
On paper, that looks fairly pareve.
That’s how it has seemed to me when I
have watched part of the event on CSpan. But there were powerful moments
in the room. Dr. Kurt Brantly, the doctor
who went to Africa to treat Ebola and
contracted the disease, offered a prayer
for the leaders of the world. In his words,
delivered with humility and slow intensity, I heard so many familiar words of our
own early morning prayers, and the
words that lead into the Sh’ma, and the
conclusion of Alaynu.
Julian Castro, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, read from
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Isaiah 58. This is the haftarah for the
morning of Yom Kippur. I closed my
eyes as the person with the resources and
responsibility of sheltering everyone in
America said: “Is not this the kind of
fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains
of injustice and untie the cords of the
yoke.... Is it not to share your food with
the hungry, and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter.... If you do away with
the yoke of oppression, with the pointing
finger and malicious talk, and if you
spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry
and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,
then your light will rise in the darkness.”
That was the moment at the National
Prayer Breakfast when I cried.
Sitting in that room, I felt that religious
words have a unique power to call us toward our civic obligations. They have history and weight. They are challenging
words -- they recognize our failings, our
need to seek forgiveness when we fall
short of the mandate for justice, love,
and peace. Speaking these words is no
talisman; that is why those of us who
pray, pray constantly. The prayers should
have been more encompassing, including
words from the Quran and the sacred
books of the Eastern religions. Yet I feel
there is a place for such words to be spoken, by and for and with the politically
powerful in our secular democracy.
Rep. Kuster and I sat at a table with a
remarkable group of people from around
the world. Next to her was Taras Kutovyi, a young man recently elected to the
Ukrainian Parliament. I spent a long
time talking with Wisam Dababneh, a
Christian from Jordan who works to promote understanding between East and
West. Wisam had never had a conversation before with a Jewish person. We
walked and talked after the breakfast was
over. He asked me how I speak about Israel and the Palestinians, and why I be-
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lieve in two states rather than a single,
democratic state with rights for those of
all religions. He listened as I explained
about our history.
And Wisam asked me, What could he
do, what do Jews need from people like
him, for there to be peace among Jews
and Arabs? I asked him to tell us that we
need to hear a profound acceptance of
Jews, not simply a grudging admission
that Jews are inevitable or unstoppable in
the Holy Land.
Rep. Kuster was a gracious host at our
table, taking time to listen to the cause of
everyone there and pledging to work on
behalf of the people in Ukraine and in
Jordan, lately the victims of ISIS terror.
Her range of interests, and her engagement even as a member of the Congressional minority, are remarkable.
Chance encounters offer
fascinating insights
After the breakfast I had some meetings on Capitol Hill. Hurrying into the
Hart Senate Office Building to see Sen.
Shaheen’s aide for foreign affairs, I saw
two men with large white head coverings.
I approached them and introduced myself. The more prominent was Patriarch
Filamet, head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. I told him that my family
was from Ukraine, and I asked what I
could do for him.
He told me that his people need weapons to defend themselves against the
Russian-backed militia. I told him where
I was going, and that I would convey his
request to the senator. I learned that Sen.
Shaheen had the day before cosponsored
a resolution calling once again on the
U.S. government to provide defensive
weapons to Ukraine.
These were fascinating encounters,
about how war and conflict in today’s
world might be part of the winding road
toward the peace for which we had all
prayed during the previous hour.
Rabbi Jon with Wisam Dababneh of
Amman, Jordan
For me, Washington is always a place
of gratitude, for democracy and freedom.
I thank Rep. Kuster for the invitation to
go with her and join in prayer and fellowship with thousands from around the
world. The evening after the breakfast, I
went to Temple Beth Abraham to pray
with a dozen people from our community, because those of us who pray have to
pray constantly, so the challenging words
in the magnificent ballroom don’t vanish,
but stay ever real in the work we do.
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What Does New Citizenship Law
Mean for Portuguese and
World Jewry?
By Alina Dain Sharon/JNS.org
(reprinted with permission of JNS.org)
Five-hundred years after thousands of
Jews were burned at the stake or forcefully converted, and many others expelled due to the Inquisition, the Portuguese Cabinet has decided to grant citizenship to the descendants of those Jews
as reparation for that persecution.
“There is no possibility to amend what
was done,” said Portuguese Justice Minister Paula Teixeira da Cruz, The Associated Press reported. “I would say it is the
attribution of a right.”
On Thursday, Portugal approved a law
that mirrors a similar measure passed in
Spain last year. The law will allow people who can demonstrate “a traditional
connection” to Portugese Sephardic Jews
-- for example, ones with “family names,
family language, and direct or collateral
ancestry” -- to receive Portuguese citizenship. Sephardic Jews can apply for
the citizenship directly from where they
currently reside, and will be vetted by
Portuguese Jewish institutions and government agencies.
Concord Lecture Addresses
New Anti-Semitism
Concord — There is a new anti-Semitism on the rise. In recent weeks, it has
made the front pages after the murders at
the kosher market in Paris. But this antiSemitic wave has been on a steady increase in Europe for some time. There
have been acts of violence against Jews in
several countries, boycotts against Jewish
merchants, and crowds chanting antiJewish slogans. Such anti-Jewish sentiments can also be heard with a growing
frequency on U.S. college campuses.
This new anti-Semitism is frequently
attributed to political criticism of the Israeli government for its dealings with the
Palestinians. But, unfortunately, these
political disagreements are too frequently being expressed in some very old and
harsh terms, which are not addressed at
Israeli politicians but at Jewish people
living in Europe and Jewish students on
college campuses. As one German-Jewish leader remarked recently, “These are
the worst times since the Nazi era. On the
streets you hear things like ‘the Jews
should be gassed, the Jews should be
burned.’”
Remarks like these and the associated
acts of violence are a cause for obvious
concern among American Jews. To further discussions about this troubling anti-Semitic trend, Temple Beth Jacob,
through its Shapiro Family Lecture Series, will host Robert Leikind, the director of the American Jewish Committee’s
Boston Chapter. Leikind, an expert on
these subjects, has spent his career fighting anti-Semitism. The lecture, “Are
Time Changing? What Does the Rise of
Anti-Semitism in Europe and on U.S.
College Campuses Mean for the Future
of Jewish Life In the Diaspora?,” will be
held on Tuesday, March 31, at 7 PM, at
Temple Beth Jacob, 67 Broadway, Concord, NH. The lecture is free and open to
the public.
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Jewish Federations Reach Out to Danish Jewish Community
(Reprinted with permission of JFNA)
The Jewish Federations of North
America are shocked and grieved following the February attacks on the Krystalgade Synagogue and the cultural center
in Copenhagen that has left at least two
people dead -- including Dan Uzan, a
Jewish volunteer security guard -- and
others injured.
Michael Siegal, chair of JFNA’s
Board of Trustees, stated, “We are once
again horrified by these violent attacks
against Jews and Jewish institutions as
well as those meeting peacefully to discuss the value of freedom of speech.
The disturbing recent pattern of Jews
being murdered in Europe, simply because they are Jews, must be condemned
by people and governments across the
world. We send our deepest condolences
to the families of Dan Uzan and the
other victims, and wish a speedy recovery to those injured, including numerous
police officers. “The Jewish community of North
America stands shoulder to shoulder in
firm solidarity with our Jewish brothers
and sisters in Denmark -- and indeed
with all of the Danish people at this very
difficult time.”
Paul Goldenberg, director of the Secure Community Network (SCN), will
travel to Copenhagen to support the
community in addressing security issues. SCN, the national homeland security initiative of The Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, has regular-
ly consulted with Jewish organizations
in the United States and around the
world on security-related matters and
in the wake of terrorist attacks such as
the ones perpetrated in Denmark in recent hours.
As we mourn with the Danish Jewish
community, JFNA leadership will continue to confer with government agencies
and officials on matters of Jewish communal safety, and update Jewish community leaders as necessary.
JFNA also sent the letter below to the
communal leadership in Denmark:
We are writing to you on behalf
of The Jewish Federations of North
America to express our heartfelt
condolences to you and the entire
Danish Jewish community over the
tragic death of one of your commu-
nity members, Dan Uzan, resulting
from the attack on the Krystalgade
Synagogue on Saturday night. At
this time, you should know that
millions of Jewish people across
North America, and indeed around
the world, are standing by your
side, sending messages of solidarity
and support and also mourning
with you. We are all deeply troubled
by the unsettling climate across all
of Europe that saw this tragedy as
well as the assault on the cultural
center earlier in the day. Any attack
on Jews, anywhere in the world, affects each and every one of us. And
when innocent people are targeted
the pain is felt by us all. Please convey our condolences to the victim’s
family and the entire community
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NH Jewish Film Festival Preview Event Brings out the Crowds
The reception included latkes and sufganiyot in honor of Chanukah
Gail Ellis and Michele Bank run the ticket booth at the
December showing of Body and Soul -- The State of
the Jewish Nation, a December event in the NH Jewish Film Festival
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DELI MAN
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Keene
Manchester
GOD’S SLAVE
Merrimack
Portsmouth
HILL START
KIDON
MAGIC MEN
RUN BOY RUN
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GALA NIGHT ON THE TOWN
FILM, SPEAKER, & RECEPTION
LITTLE WHITE LIE
NEW HAMPSHIRE PREMIERE
Saturday, March 21, 2015, 8:00 pm
SERESC, Bedford, NH
English, 2014 Documentary
65 minutes
Director: Lacey Schwartz, USA
Admission: $42.50 per person,
includes film, speaker, and Gala Wine
and Sweet/Savory Dessert Reception
Lacey Schwartz grew up with loving parents and a strong sense of her Jewish identity,
despite questions from those around her about how a white girl could have such dark
skin. At age 18, her parents’ abrupt split leads her to confront her mother and learn
the difficult truth about her origins. Years later, Lacy turns the camera on herself to
document her cathartic quest for the truth of her personal story, producing a sensitive
documentary that explores issues of race and family dynamics.
“A beautiful, intimate, and complex exploration” — Diana Clarke, LA Weekly
“One of the most profound meditations on race I’ve ever actually experienced”
— Chris Hayes, MSNBC
Special Guest: Lacey Schwartz
Post-film discussion and Q&A with Lacey Schwartz, director and subject of the film.
Schwartz is CEO of production company Truth Aid and director of outreach for Be’chol
Lashon, an organization that grows and strengthens the Jewish people through ethnic,
cultural, and racial inclusiveness. A director/producer, she has worked with production
companies and networks including MTV, BET, and @radical.media.
Enjoy a Gala Wine and Sweet/Savory Dessert Reception after the film and Special Guest Q&A.
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CLOSING EVENT: FILM & FESTIVAL WRAP PARTY
DELI MAN
Sunday, March 29, 2015, 4:30 pm
Red River Theatres, Concord, NH
90 minutes
Director: Erik Greenberg Anjou, USA
Rated: PG-13
Cinemagic Stadium Theaters, Merrimack, NH
French w/English subtitles, 2014 Drama,
Suspense
108 minutes
Director: Alexandre Arcady, France
Admission: $10 per person
Mature content, contains violence
GOD’S SLAVE
Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew, and French
w/English subtitles, 2013 Drama, Thriller
90 minutes
Director: Joel Novoa, Argentina, Uruguay,
USA, and Venezuela
HILL START
Cinemagic Stadium Theaters, Merrimack, NH
The Music Hall Loft, Portsmouth, NH
Hebrew w/English subtitles, 2014 Comic Drama
92 minutes, Director: Oren Stern, Israel
Mature content, sexual situations
SPEAKER PRESENTATION
62 minutes
Director: Richard Kane, USA
Special Guests: Richard Kane and
Ron Hoffman
Following the film, director Richard Kane and Ron Hoffman,
who is featured in the film, will discuss the making of the film
and conduct a Q&A with audience members. Kane is the
Maine-based director of the UMVA Maine Masters Project and
principal partner at Kane-Lewis Productions. Ron Hoffman is
Admission: $12.50 per person,
includes Festival Wrap Party
Laugh your way through hilarious stories of American delicatessens while drooling over the wonderful Jewish food being prepared before your eyes. The story of the American deli is the story of
Jews: their immigration, migration, upward mobility, and western assimilation. Your guide to the
world of the American deli is the charming Ziggy Gruber, a third-generation deli man, owner,
and maven who operates one of the country’s top delis, Kenny and Ziggy’s in Houston.
Boston Jewish Film Festival and New York Jewish Film Festival selection
Following the film, join us for a Festival Wrap Party Reception. Enjoy a delicious nosh and
celebrate the close of the 7th Annual NH Jewish Film Festival.
Anonymous
Joy & Michael Sydney
This is a shocking tale of savage anti-Semitism
in the heart of Europe. A young Parisian Jew,
Ilan Halimi, is kidnapped by a suburban gang,
who demand a huge ransom. Based on a
book by his mother, Ruth Halimi, about the
real events, this cinematic adaptation offers
searing insight into the victim’s ordeal, the
violent world he enters, and the harrowing
experience of his family, waiting and hoping that the
police can save their son.
“Wrenching and politically astute” — Screen Daily
Winner of the Jewish Experience Award,
Jerusalem International Film Festival 2014
Based on the actual 1994 bombing in Buenos
Aires, God’s Slave follows Ahmed, trained
since childhood as an Islamic terrorist, now
assigned to carry out a suicide bombing at
a synagogue, and David, the cold-blooded
Israeli special agent who must prevent the
attack. With time running out before the
attack, David zeroes in on Ahmed, and his
investigation culminates in violent, if unexpected,
consequences.
Winner Special Jury Prize, Palm Beach
International Film Festival
KIDON
On February 18, 2010, in Tel Aviv, the whole
world awakes to see front page pictures of
Mossad agents killing Mahmoud al Mabhouh
in Dubai a month earlier. It was the first time
that simple security cameras of a hotel caught
secret agents red-handed – what’s more, Israeli
agents. But without doubt, the most surprised
Putnam Arts Lecture Hall,
of all were the Mossad leaders, the only ones
Redfern Arts Center, Keene, NH
to know for sure that the three men and one woman
Hebrew, French w/English subtitles, 2014 Comedy, 89 minutes in the photos had nothing to do with them. From then
on, they race against time hoping to understand why
Director: Emmanuel Naccache, France, Israel
everything is aiming at them.
Audience Choice Best Film, London Israeli Film and
Mature content, sexual situations
Television Festival SERET 2014
MAGIC MEN
Thursday, March 26, 2015, 7:00 pm
Hebrew, English, Greek w/English subtitles,
2013 Feature,100 minutes
Directors: Guy Nattiv and Erez Tadmor, Israel, Greece
In this comic drama, Ora, mother of a bourgeois family in Jerusalem, is in a coma as the
result of a car accident. As her children and
other family members try to help her regain
consciousness using any means possible, the
viewer meets plastic surgeons, a wheelchairbound marathon coach, a tough private investigator, a yoga instructor, a sensitive belly
dancer, and a big star in the Arab cinema.
“A quirky, feel-good comedy” — Amy Kronish, Israeli
Film & Filmmakers blog
“This beautiful film... takes the wind out of you.”
— Boston Globe
Audience Award Best Documentary, Boston
Jewish Film Festival 2014
Sponsored by Congregation Ahavas Achim
Thursday, March 19, 2015, 7:00 pm
Mara Lecture Hall, Webster Hall,
Southern New Hampshire University,
Manchester, NH
English, 2014 Documentary, 96 minutes
Director: William Gazecki, USA
Special Guests: Susan and Lloyd Ecker
Post-film discussion and Q&A with the Eckers, the film’s
producers and narrators.
RUN BOY RUN
The Music Hall Loft, Portsmouth, NH
Post film discussion follows the Keene screening
Polish, German, Russian, Yiddish w/English
subtitles, 2014 Drama, 107 minutes
Director: Pepe Danquart, Germany, France
SPONSORS
Anonymous
Audience Voted Best Feature, Chicago Festival of Israeli
Cinema 2014
Best Actor, Israeli Academy Awards 2013
Mature content
New England-based painter Jon Imber was
diagnosed with ALS, a fatal degenerative
disease, in 2012. The film follows his creative
adaptations to ALS, his devotion to his art and
his family, and his determination to complete
his life’s work while he can, painting more
than 100 portraits of friends, family, and
neighbors in three months. It is a testament to
the power of art and the ability of a community to rally
around one of its own.
A jaded 78-year-old Holocaust survivor and his
Hasidic rapper son, who have been estranged
for many years, embark on a road trip from
Israel to Greece, searching for an old magician
who saved the father’s life during World War II.
The journey leads them to absurd encounters,
moments of affection and humor, and a final
confrontation.
PRODUCERS
DIRECTORS
Roberta Brayer
FILM STARS
The rags-to-riches story of Sophie Tucker, the iconic superstar who ruled the worlds of vaudeville, Broadway, radio,
television, and Hollywood throughout the 20th
century. Before Lady Gaga and Mae West, Sophie
Tucker was the first woman to infatuate her
audiences with a bold, bawdy, and brassy style
unlike any other. The film takes you on a sevenyear journey retracing Tucker’s 60-year career
in show business using Tucker’s more than 400
recently discovered personal scrapbooks.
“Hugely enjoyable…. [It] will prompt an outburst of Sophiemania.” Toronto Star
Sponsored by CCA Global Partners
The extraordinary true story based on Uri Orlev’s
book about a Polish boy who seeks the kindness
of others in his solitary struggle to outlast the
Nazi occupation and keep alive his Jewish faith.
Escaping the Warsaw ghetto, nine-year-old Srulik
flees to the woods, but loneliness and the harsh
winter drive him back to civilization. Traveling village to village as a farmhand, he learns that some
will help and some will betray him. His harrowing journey
culminates in a powerhouse conclusion and postscript.
Audience Award Best Feature, Boston Jewish Film
Festival 2014
Sponsored by Cohen Center for Holocaust and
Genocide Studies, Keene State College
PURCHASE TICKETS
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
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Thursday, March 19
• THE OUTRAGEOUS SOPHIE TUCKER
er
7:00 pm @ Mara Lecture Hall, Webster Hall, SNHU, Manchester
Special Guests: Susan and Lloyd Ecker
Saturday, March 21
• LITTLE WHITE LIE
GENERAL INFORMATION
8:00 pm @ SERESC, Bedford
GALA NIGHT ON THE TOWN: FILM, SPEAKER, & RECEPTION
Special Guest: Lacey Schwartz
PRICING: $10 per person, except Gala Night on the Town Film,
Speaker, & Reception ($42.50) and Closing Night Film & Festival
Wrap Party ($12.50).
SEATING: Seating is not assigned. Seats are limited.
Advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended.
GROUP RATES: Special rates for groups of 10 or more are available
for all screenings except the Gala Night on the Town and Closing
Night Film & Wrap Party. Visit brownpapertickets.com for information.
SEASON PASS: $112.50 season subscription for one person to the
2015 Film Festival series, non-transferable. Nine films, including
Gala Night on the Town Film, Speaker, & Reception and Closing
Night Film & Festival Wrap Party.
Sunday, March 22
• 24 DAYS
1:00 pm @ Cinemagic, Merrimack
• RUN BOY RUN
1:30 pm @ Music Hall Loft, Portsmouth
• RUN BOY RUN
2:00 pm @ Putnam Arts Lecture Hall, Redfern, Keene
with post-film discussion
ACCESSIBILITY: All programs are handicap-accessible.
PARKING: Free parking is available in public lots.
TICKETS AT THE DOOR: Additional tickets may be available at the
door prior to the show. In the event of a sellout, a rush line will be
formed 30 minutes before show time.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds and no exceptions. Refunds will
only be given if programs are canceled or rescheduled. Schedule is
subject to change. Go to www.jewishnh.org for program notices.
• HILL START
4:00 pm @ Cinemagic, Merrimack
• HILL START
4:00 pm @ The Music Hall Loft, Portsmouth
Thursday, March 26
• MAGIC MEN
7:00 pm @ Red River Theatres, Concord
Saturday, March 28
THEATER ADDRESSES
Cinemagic Stadium Theaters
11 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054
603-423-0240 www.cinemagicmovies.com
The Music Hall Loft
131 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-436-2400 www.themusichall.org
• KIDON
• KIDON
8:00 pm @ Putnam Arts Lecture Hall,
Redfern, Keene
Sunday, March 29
Redfern Arts Center. Putnam Arts Lecture Hall
Keene State College
229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435
603-358-2168 www.keene.edu/racbp
• JON IMBER’S LEFT HAND
Red River Theatres
11 S. Main Street, Concord, NH 03301
603-224-4600 www.redrivertheatres.org
• MAGIC MEN
Special Guests: Richard Kane & Ron Hoffman
2:00 pm @ Putnam Arts Lecture Hall, Redfern, Keene
eene
SERESC
29 Commerce Drive, Bedford, NH 03110
603-206-6800 www.seresc.net
• GOD’S SLAVE
Southern NH University
Mara Lecture Hall, Webster Hall
2500 North River Road, Manchester, NH 03106
800-668-1249 www.snhu.edu
• DELI MAN
Jewish Federation of NH
698 Beech Street
Tel: 603-627-7679
Fax: 603-627-7963
e-mail: office@jewishnh.org
www.jewishnh.org
CLOSING NIGHT FILM & FESTIVAL WRAP PARTY
Festival Committee
Linda L. Gerson
Marketing,
Publicity and Sponsorship,
Co-Chair
Patricia Kalik
Screening and Venue,
Co-Chair
Daniel Cohen
President, JFNH
Daniel Levenson
Executive Director, JFNH
Graphic Design
SvenGrafik
Printing
NH Print & Mail Services
Book Review
Reviewed by Merle Carrus
Novel Brings Cairo to Life During World War II
Author Juliana Maio has written a
historical novel that showcases events
during World War II in the Middle East.
Don’t dismiss City of the Sun (Greenleaf
Book Group Press, 2014) too quickly: A
love story and intrigue are mixed with
historically accurate details to make a
story that grabs your attention
and keeps you engaged until
the end.
Mickey Connolly is an
American who has come to
Egypt to make a name for himself as a newspaper reporter.
He is rather naïve and idealistic
and seems somewhat uninformed about the area he is in
and the events happening around him as
he tries to report on civilian life in Egypt.
He is caught up in the exotic world of
“Paris on the Nile” until he gets recruited to work for the American Embassy
on a covert mission.
As the novel unfolds. we see that the
United States was not the only country
interested in the Jewish scientists who
were escaping from Germany. As Rom-
mel is trying to expand the Nazi influence further in Northern Africa, Maio
creates a story of intrigue and espionage,
pitting Connolly against a Nazi spy as
they both try to recruit the same scientist
who has information about creating a
bomb that could end the war.
The story of a developing
romance between the fictional
Mickey and his love interest
Maya is interwoven with real
historical characters like Anwar Sadat, the young King
Farouk, Sir Miles Lampson,
and U.S. Ambassador Alexander Kirk and the situations
that were happening during the
1940s in Egypt. Maio has rewritten the
real-life German spy Johannes Eppler as
the character Heinrich Kesner, an obsessive Nazi spy working to get recognized
by the SS. Like Eppler, he has mixed
Arab and German background and lives
on a houseboat while infiltrating Egyptian society to spy on the British and
American presence there.
The story is centered in Cairo, a very
sophisticated city where French was the
main language spoken and Europeans,
Jews, and Arabs coexisted in peace. The
Suez Canal is built and the country becomes more modernized. Then the English take control, and the book explains
the history of turmoil as dissonance is
heard from the Islamic fundamentalists,
the nationalists, and the Egyptian monarchy. Even as war is waging in Europe
and coming closer to North Africa, life
in Cairo is still glamorous, as seen in this
passage: “Ataba Square, the wide-open
plaza at the west end of the city, was easily Cairo’s foremost commercial center,
buzzing all day with soldiers and merchants. But this evening when Mickey
descended from the arabya Hantour, the
horse-drawn buggy he had taken to the
Continental Hotel, he encountered a
very different crowd. Men in linen suits
and women in pearls emerged from Rolls
Royces and Bentleys arriving at the hotel
in battalions. Valets, dressed all in white,
scurried frantically to assist this influx of
Cairo’s high society.”
The author, Juliana Maio, was drawn
to this topic because of her personal
background of Jewish- Egyptian heritage. Her family was expelled from Egypt
during the Suez Crisis, and she grew up
in France. She knew she wanted to write
and learn about the Jews of Egypt, so
she began studying Egypt’s history, and
after 10 years of research and writing she
has completed City of the Sun.
Maio received a B.A. at the University
of California, Berkeley, and her Juris
Doctor degree from UC Hastings. She
practices entertainment law in Los Angeles and has represented internationally
renowned filmmakers as well as a host of
independent production companies. Prior to that she served as vice president of
worldwide corporate and business affairs for Triumph Films, a joint venture
between Columbia Pictures and
Gaumont Films.
Maio co-founded Lighthouse Productions, an independent film and television
company. She has spoken both domestically and abroad about the Arab Spring.
She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, film producer Michael Phillips.
April is Genocide Awareness
Month in New Hampshire
ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS:
Keene State College students, high school and middle school
students, and community members are invited to submit
work related to the Holocaust, genocide or both.
SUBMISSIONS MAY INCLUDE
BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Short stories
Research papers or projects
Visual works of art
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Dance compositions
Musical creations
CASH AWARDS will be given in the following categories:
Keene State College Student Middle School (Grades 6-8)
High School (Grade 9-12)
Community Member
SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM
Free and confidential
Emergency financial assistance
603-627-7679
Aging and eldercare issues
DUE DATES
All final entries must be submitted by Wednesday, March 11,
2015. A submission form must accompany the entry and can
be found at www.keene.edu/cchgs. Selection process will
begin on March 25, 2015.
Award Presentation will take place on
Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 7 PM in the Alumni
Recital Hall of the Redfern Arts Center.
For more information and for a proposal form, please visit:
www.keene.edu/cchgs
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Series on Key Issues in
Contemporary Judaism Continues
Derry — Rapid change challenges everyone today, but the Jewish community encounters some unique issues. Come
to this free series of Thursday and some
Tuesday evening talks to learn how
American Jews are coping, adapting,
and flourishing. Refreshments will be
served. Etz Hayim invites everyone to
visit and experience a warm welcome. All programs take place from 7 to 8
PM and are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Etz Hayim Synagogue at 432-0004
or Stephen Soreff, MD, via email at
soreffs15@aol.com
Tuesday, March 17, A Passover
Workshop, with Rabbi Peter Levy
How can we get ready for our Passover celebration? We will prepare ourselves and our homes for this most enduring of all Jewish holidays from a
variety of perspectives. We will take a
brief look at various haggadahs, song
books, history books and recipe books.
Let’s take a new look at an old holiday
and try to find ways to make it even
more meaningful and joyous.
Thursday, April 30, The First Time Israeli Kids Played in a Regional Little
S
League Tournament, with Laurence Bleicher
In 1989, Larry led a baseball team of
12-year-old Israeli boys to Germany.
They played in the Europe/Middle East
Little League championships, in which
they were invited to participate on an exhibition basis. The experience was transformative and amazing in many ways.
He will talk about that whole trip and its
significance to the guys on the team.
Thursday, May 28, Body and Soul: The
State of the Jewish Nation, with Gloria
Z. Greenfield
Body and Soul: The State of the Jewish
Nation is a documentary film that presents a comprehensive examination of the
broad and deep connections between the
Jewish people and the Land of Israel.
World-renowned historians, archaeologists, political scientists, religious leaders,
and international law and media experts
trace the evocative evolution of the relationship between the Jewish people and
their homeland that is more than 3,000
years old. This powerful documentary
was produced and directed by awardwinning Gloria Z. Greenfield, who will
lead a discussion following the viewing.
Yom Hashoah Observance at
Rivier University in Nashua
Nashua — On Thursday, April 16, at 7 cluding an assignment as Deputy DirecPM, Rivier University will observe Yom tor for Middle East Affairs.
Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance
During a sabbatical, Schütte spent a
Day) with a program in the Dion Center few months as a visiting scholar at the
Reception Room on ClemAmerican Jewish Commitent Street in Nashua. The
tee headquarters in New
featured speaker will be
York working on a publiRolf E. Schütte, Consul
cation about German-JewGeneral of Germany to the
ish relations, a subject
New England States. His
which is very personal to
talk will focus on the Holohim, and one in which he
caust’s role in the identity
gives many talks. Schütte
of today’s Germans, relaspoke at the 2012 Yom
tions between Germans
Hashoah observance at
and Jews, and relations beFaneuil Hall in Boston.
tween Germany and Israel.
A question-and-answer
Schütte has been the
session and a candle-lightGerman Consul General Rolf E. Schütte, Consul ing ceremony memorializfor the New England States General of Germany to ing the victims of the Hothe New England States
in Boston since August
locaust will follow the pre2012. Former diplomatic assignments sentation.
abroad took him to Moscow, Tel Aviv,
The program is free and open to the
and the United Nations in New York, public.
Rome, and San Francisco. Previously, he
For more information, contact Sheryl
held several positions in the German Rich-Kern at 881-7264 or sherylrichForeign Office in Bonn and Berlin, in- kern@mac.com.
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Jewish Reporter
Camp Is the Answer
By Jeremy J. Fingerman, CEO,
Foundation for Jewish Camp
I am certain that I am not the only
parent who wrestles with the question of
how to guide my children to become
mensches and individuals who are relevant in the 21st century.
Educators and leaders of Fortune 500
corporations identified critical skills that
are necessary to navigate in, compete in,
and contribute to our complex and global society in the 21st century. They have
found skills like creativity, innovation,
critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, flexibility,
adaptability, initiative, self-direction,
leadership, and responsibility missing
from young hires.
Research shows that these skills are
not necessarily taught in schools. We
know there is a significant gap between
the knowledge and skills most students
learn in school and the knowledge and
skills that they need to be successful as
adults. As parents work to ensure their
children acquire all the skills to succeed,
many have begun relying on summer experiences to compensate for this gap and
view camp as a critical extension of their
child’s education.
Camp is a great place where children
are able to practice and perfect these 21st
century skills. Through challenging activities with their bunkmates, campers practice teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. The fun games they play encourage humor, creativity, and collaboration. By overcoming obstacles, they build
resilience and reinforce life lessons individually and as a community. The power
of Jewish camp is that kids develop these
skills all within a Jewish context, with
Jewish values and joy-filled experiences.
Jewish camps hope to inspire young
people today to be able to be decent,
mature, and responsible contributing
members of our Jewish community. Jewish camps have been in the business of
“making mensches” for generations, and
they continue to do so by providing an
environment for our children that models personal behavior, ethics, and responsibility for the future of our Jewish
community.
Six months from now, our bunks, chapels, and lakes will be filled with mensches in the making. We must continue to
provide our campers with Jewish literacy
with the aim of creating visible Jewish
pride and curiosity as well as equip them
with critical 21st century skills.
Camp’s immersive environment delivers a powerful answer to why Jewish
camp remains to this day such a vital tool
for our community.
JFNH is proud to support
grants for youth and teens to experience a Jewish camp or Israel Experience. Complete the application
for a camp grant at www.onehappycamper.org. Additional opportunities for needs-based grants
may be available through the
Foundation for Jewish Camp at
www.bunkconnect.org or contact
the JFNH office for information
about needs-based grants for the
Cohen Camps: Pembroke, Tel
Noar, and Pembroke. Go to the
JFNH website (www.jewishnh.
com) to complete the Israel Experience grant application.
Jewish Film Festival • March 19-29, 2015
The New Hampshire
Jewish Reporter
PAGE 19
D.G. Krasner Wins Community Service Award
Manchester — On Martin Luther
King Jr. Day, January 19, Temple Adath
Yeshurun member Dorothy “D.G.”
Krasner was presented with the Community Service Award by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition at its annual celebration at the Greek Orthodox Church
in Manchester.
The presenter was a longtime friend
and fellow member of the MLK Jr. Coalition Organizing Committee, Brenda
Lett, who noted that D.G. has been involved with her community and social
justice causes for her entire life. The citation states: “Her parents instilled in her
an unwavering sense of ‘giving back’ and
helping those who are voiceless and
powerless. Her determination to empower those voices is a tribute to her strong
family values.” It describes her as “particularly passionate about being involved
in activities that are authentic and in-
form the community about the many facets of diversity.”
D.G. has worked in the past with noted
child health advocate Selma Deitch and
the Big Brothers and Sisters program.
For 15 years she has worked at the Office
of Youth Services. She also has been involved with the Greater Manchester
Black Scholarship Program, served as
Cultural Diversity Task Force Newsletter
editor, has been a community diversity
trainer, and has displayed pride every day
in her ability to inform, educate, and connect people to the joys of exploring the
diversity of people, cultures, and the
community.
The citation states, “The MLK Jr.
Coalition is proud to award the Community Service Award to this outstanding collaborator, innovator, and community voice and activist for children
and families.”
Solas, Shamrock City
Irish-inflected musical storystelling
Experience a musical journey
that celebrates our
common identity as
an immigrant nation.
Saturday, March 7, 7:30
The Complete History of Comedy
A side-splitting, eye-watering 90 minute romp
guaranteed to entertain the whole family!
Dorothy Krasner, recipient of the Community Service Award presented by the
Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition.
“What the ‘Daily Show’ might be like if it were
hosted by the Marx Brothers.”—Boston Herald
Wednesday, April 8, 7:30
San Jose Taiko
Powerful and spell-binding. An
extraordinary musical opportunity!
“A superb, blood-racing exhibition of taiko
drumming!”—San Francisco Chronicle
Friday, April 10, 7:30
FOR TICKETS
Call the Dana Center Box Office
641-7700
or purchase online at www.anselm.edu/dana
Jewish Film Festival • March 19-29, 2015
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The New Hampshire
Jewish Reporter
It’s time for
Gathering Time Performs
at TBJ April 11
Concord — Temple Beth Jacob in
Concord is hosting a concert and fundraiser featuring the award-winning folk
group Gathering Time. Band members
Hillary Foxsong, Stuart Markus, and
Gerry McKeveny blend three-part harmony that reminds fans of the most successful bands of the ‘60s and ‘70s mixed
with their own acclaimed recent works.
Voted best band runner-up (and top
folk band) in the 2011 Long Island Press
readers’ poll, Gathering Time is like a
high-energy Peter, Paul & Mary or a coed Crosby, Stills & Nash, with various
parts of The Byrds, Joni Mitchell, the
Eagles, and America mixed in. They are a
head-turning folk-rock harmony trio described recently as “getting a whole beehive-full of buzz” on the Northeast regional folk scene.
In addition to its concerts of original
music, Gathering Time performs specialty shows such as the “Great Folk-Rock
Festival,” featuring the acoustic classics
of the ‘60s & ‘70s; “Jews Who Rock,”
Temple Beth Abraham’s
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Immediately Following the
Purim Shpiel at 10AM
Folk-rock trio Gathering Time
showcasing the work of famous Jewish
songwriters and musicians; and “Songs
of Conscience,” focused on songs of social justice.
On Saturday, April 11, doors open at
6:30 PM. The concert will be combined
with a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and
refreshments. Tickets go on sale Monday, March 2, at $20/single, $35/couple,
and $50/family. For tickets, send your
check to Temple Beth Jacob, 67 Broadway, Concord, NH 03301, or stop by
during office hours (Mon., Tues., Wed.,
and Fri., 11 AM to 4 PM; call in advance
228-8581).
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“Start Painting the Town”… and We Did!
By Sol Rockenmacher
Manchester — The 28th annual TAY
Brotherhood Deli Night was a rip-roaring success. Once again, as he has for recorded history, Brotherhood co-president David Penchansky was in charge of
organizing and running the event. The
TAY social hall was packed, and the attendees enjoyed scrumptious appetizers
followed by delicious sliced corned beef,
pastrami, tongue, salami, and turkey.
Add to that rye bread, salad, Elaine Penchansky’s cole slaw, Jet Goldberg’s potato salads, Howard Tocman’s pasta salad,
sour pickles and tomatoes, plus desserts,
and no one (should have) left hungry.
David Rosenzweig took charge of the
New York City-themed decorations,
providing his own amazing pictures of
Gotham City, and Mark Granoff and
Michael Bank helped David put them
up. The Statue of Liberty was once
again the guest of honor. Alan Kaplan
set up the wonderful audio-video program, with some great music and David
R’s picture review of previous events.
Some members of the Kitchen Krew
started the preparations just after
noon. Kudos to the “Steves” trio of
Rothstein, Short, and Goldberg, to
Howard Tocman, Bob and Sam Katchen, Bob Jolton, Jay Hodes, David
Rosenzweig, Joels Gordon and Raskin,
George “The Auctioneer” Bruno, Phil
Gelman, Bill Siroty, and Len Ruvinsky.
(Forgive me if I have left anyone out.)
Some were there from start to finish.
Present in spirit were our recently departed Brothers: Bud Baron, Al Popovsky, and Terry Goodman.
The entertainment was wonderful.
David Penchansky and Steve Short
started off the stage festivities with a
funny James Bond spoof produced by
Alan Kaplan. Next on the bill was guitarist-singer Neil Young, also known as
“Rob Pepper.” Neil was occasionally
accompanied by our own guitarist-singer David Penchansky. Several record
companies have called to sign David up,
but he still has his commitment as
Brotherhood co-president, length of
term yet to be determined (just kidding). The headliner was Boston-based
comedian Paul D’Angelo, who was literally a laugh a minute.
Many thanks to those who donated
items for the successful raffle, organized
by George Bruno: Stephen Singer for a
Rob Gronkowski autographed picture
(the most popular item of the evening,
considering that Super Bowl Sunday was
the following day), Bob and Judith
Jolton for gift certificates to any of five
high-end steak houses in New York City
and for a gift certificate (with Chuck
Rolocek) to the new CR’s in Hampton,
Bill Siroty for a gift certificate to Republic Restaurant, David and Pat Rosenzweig for a gift certificate to the Chop
House in Manchester, Jonathan Pollack
for Tuscan Market gift certificates, David
and Pat Rosenzweig for a gift certificate
to Hanover Street Chop House, David
Penchansky for gift certificates to the
Bedford Village Inn and Manchester
Monarchs tickets, Steve Short for Manchester Community Theatre Players tickets, Joel Raskin for a Puritan Backroom
gift certificate, Rona Zlokower and
George Bruno for a Consuelo’s Taqueria
gift certificate, Jay Hodes for a Lobster
Tail Restaurant gift certificate, Mark
Granoff for Dinner and a Movie for two
at Popovers Restaurant and O’Neil Cinema in Epping, Len Ruvinsky for a bottle of vintage wine, Alan Kaplan for a
unique handmade collector’s pen, Steve
Short for tickets to the Manchester Community Theatre, and Tom Raffio for an
autographed copy of his best seller book,
There Are No Do-overs.
Want to have fun again at Deli Night?
As we used to say in Brooklyn, ”Wait ‘til
next year!”
Model Matzah Bakery Returns
Manchester — On Sunday, March
29, Chabad Lubavitch of New Hampshire will bring the amazing Model
Matzah Bakery to Manchester and its
environs. The Model Matzah Bakery is
an exciting educational and fun experience for the entire family in which participants can experience the art of matzah baking. It features wheat stalks,
brick ovens, millstones, and more,
which are all set up to form an old-style
matzah bakery. Dressed in bakers’ hats, participants
will help with the entire process of matzah making, which will include grinding
the wheat, kneading dough, and making
their own matzah. This event has added
holiday spirit, fun, and education for all
who have attended in the past. The matzah bakery brings the spirit of Passover
to families and students from all over
New Hampshire.
This year’s Model Matzah Bakery will
be held on Sunday, March 29, at the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, 698
Beech St. Manchester, NH. Group tours will take place on Sunday morning by reservation. Please call
647-0204 to reserve a slot. Discounts are
available for groups of 20 or more.
The program will be open to the public from 12 to 4 PM, with tours beginning
on the hour. The cost is $5 per person,
and advanced reservations are requested.
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Rent the JFNH gym
Call 627-7679
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though walk-ins are welcome.
For more information, call 6470204 or email info@lubavitchnh.
com. You may also check www.
lubavitchnh.com for information on this
or any of Chabad’s programs.
Experience Purimazing at TAY
Manchester — Come one, come all
Once again this year, the Brotherhood of
Temple Adath Yeshurun presents its annual Purim extravaganza, entitled Purimazing! All are invited to the celebration at TAY on Sunday morning, March
8, from 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM.
This year’s event has the combination
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theme of a Middle Eastern bazaar and
the midway of a traveling carnival. The
Brotherhood offers a money-back guarantee for fun, including incredible games,
the best prizes ever, and delicious
food. There is no admission charge, and
the event is open to the entire Jewish
community.
Hadassah Plans Spring Events
Manchester — The next meeting of
the Manchester Chapter of Hadassah
will be on Thursday, March 5, at 1 PM
in the library of the Jewish Federation
of New Hampshire, 698 Beech Street,
Manchester.
All are invited on Friday, March 13,
when Hadassah will participate in a
Shabbat Service and host the Oneg at
Temple Israel at 66 Salmon Street,
Manchester.
On March 31, the Manchester Chapter of Hadassah and Temple Adath Yeshurun’s Sisterhood will present a joint
Heart Health Program. There will be a
nutritional discussion entitled “Eating
Your Way to a Healthier You,” and a
certified Zumba instructor will lead a
fun, heart-healthy workout. It is advisable to wear comfortable clothing; light
refreshments and water will be provided. This event will be held at 7 PM at
the Temple Adath Yeshurun Social Hall
at 152 Prospect Street, Manchester. All
of the above activities are open to the
community.
The Hadassah Book Club is reading
People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.
A discussion will be held on Thursday,
April 2, at 7 PM, at the Federation
building.
Save the Date
On Sunday, May 31, Hadassah will
hold its Annual Brunch at the Manchester Country Club in Bedford. All are invited to attend and enjoy a delicious
brunch, delightful entertainment, and
the camaraderie of friends.
With a $100 tax-deductible donation,
Hadassah is offering a beautiful Open
Your Heart Tower Necklace. It is a sterling silver pendant on an 18-inch chain.
The donation will help furnish and
equip Hadassah’s Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower in Jerusalem.
For more information about Hadassah or the pendant, please contact Michele Bank, chapter president, at michele.bank@gmail.com or 488-5657.
www.jewishnh.org
Babka Wins Out
Derry — Sarah Finne-Sandler conducted a workshop in Babka Basics at
Etz Hayim Synagogue on Tuesday night, February 10. This was the second in the monthly Key Issues in Contemporary Judaism series.
Sarah took the group through the steps
involved in making mini-babkas during
the class. The group that joined her was
intergenerational and reflective of Etz
Hayim’s interfaith campus.
Sarah guided the participants through
the process of actually making their own
dough and forming the babka. In a
cramped and joyful kitchen, they kneaded dough, added chocolate or nuts, and
eventually left with their own babka. In
truth, many of the participants sampled
the babka on their way home.
Sarah provided direction and encouragement in a well-organized, thoughtful
presentation. In the classic words, a good
time was had by all. Do you live in Keene, Laconia, Bethlehem,
Hanover, or another NH community
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Staff from AIPAC’s New England office
meet with 25 community members at
Temple Beth Abraham
Following a Rabbi Seidenberg Tu
B’Shevat seder led by rabbinical student
Eli Herb, BHC celebrants feasted and
then danced and sang accompanied by
accordionist Yaniv Gershon.
On February 8, intrepid members of Etz
Hayim Synagogue’s women’s group (The
FAB) braved the snow to see the exhibit
“Still Life: 1970s Photorealism” at the
Currier Museum in Manchester. In front
of the Stardust Motel are (left to right):
Laurie Medrek, Deb Silvertstein, Amy
Dattner-Levy, and Rhonda Medrek.
Photograph by Dina Michael Chaitowitz.
On January 25, members of The FAB,
Etz Hayim Synagogue’s women’s group,
went hiking, cross-country skiing, and
snow-shoeing near the apple orchards in
Londonderry. It was a beautiful, clear
winter day with freshly fallen snow, lots of
laughs, and delicious hot cocoa. Front
row, L to R: Deb Bailin, Deb Silverstein,
Arlene Agosto, Marcy McWilliams, Renee Solomon, and Amy Dattner-Levy.
Back row: Sophie Dykeman (guest), and
Miriam Gitterman.
Alea Dolman passes out MANTY Winter Wonderland T-shirts
MANTY advisor Adam Klein and TAY
Brotherhood breakfast chairman Jay
Hodes
TAY Brotherhood members Jay Hodes,
Joel Gordon, and Bob Katchen take a
break from serving breakfast during the
MANTY weekend
Teens enjoy the MANTY Winter Wonderland at Temple Adath Yeshurun
Women from the greater NH Jewish
community enjoyed an evening out at the
Radisson Hotel in Manchester baking
challah with Chabad.
Feedback from the Mega Challah Bake
night was so terrific that Chabad plans to
make it an annual event.
JoAnn Meyers and Governor Maggie
Hassan at the 33rd Annual Martin Luther
King Jr. Day Community Celebration at
St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in
Manchester on Monday, January 19
Laura Hegfield leading Avodah Shebalev meditation group at Temple Beth
Abraham
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Karen Herman and Heidi Lovitz, Director of Education and Programming, coordinated Beth Abraham’s Tu B’Shevat
Seder
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Teens having a little nosh on Sunday morning before heading home from MANTY
weekend
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