Brandeis Bulletin Greater Hartford Chapter Spring 2017

Spring Luncheon

David Gerber

author of his amazing father’s biography

The Inventor’s Dilemma: The Remarkable Life of H. Joseph Gerber

Thursday, May 18th

Avon Old Farms Hotel

279 Avon Mountain Road, Avon

Arrival 11:30AM Buffet Luncheon Noon Speaker 1:00PM

Please bring nonperishable Kosher foods for Jewish Family Services to the Luncheon

Proceeds benefit the BNC Scholarship Campaign

Reservation Form p.3

Greetings from the President…

THINK…CREATE…INNOVATE…SUCCEED...These are not just words to describe the subject of our Spring Luncheon speaker’s book; they are the very actions that are attributed to our busy BNC members! If you are looking for activities to make you THINK, note in our bulletin (beginning on page 7) the many discussion groups we offer centered around books, crime, and current world topics. For those who would like to learn a new way to CREATE, you can design your own floral arrangement with a professional. If you admire those who truly INNOVATE, be a part of this year’s new Art Afternoon Open House and Studio event in June or tour an amazing art museum exhibit. Wonder how the Yiddish language could SUCCEED and remain alive after all these years? Join the group day trip learning about an old-world language in a modern new world museum, the Yiddish Book Center. These and more await you, as BNC members and their guests “spring forward” into a new season of activity, learning, giving, and friendship. Come join us!

…Judy Silver, President

Guest Speaker David Gerber

The extraordinary life and career of the iconic twentieth-century inventor, technologist, and business magnate, H. Joseph Gerber, is described in a fascinating biography, THE INVENTOR'S DILEMMA, written by his son, David

Gerber, based on unique access to unpublished sources. A Holocaust survivor whose early experiences shaped his ethos of invention, H. Joseph Gerber pioneered important developments in engineering, electronics, printing, apparel, aerospace, and numerous other areas, playing an essential role in the transformation of American industry.

David Gerber, an attorney and officer in business and technology roles, has served as a Board Director of Gerber Scientific, Inc. He has received patents in his own name for inventions related to computer automation technologies for printing, prepress die-making, tile-making, and dental restoration. Having graduated from Columbia College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Virginia Law School, David was a visiting Fellow at the Yale School of Management when he wrote this, his first book.

In researching this biography David Gerber collected thousands of company documents, now at the Smithsonian Institute, traveled with his father to Joseph Gerber's birthplace in Vienna, Austria, and conducted interviews with family, associates, and industry sources.

David Gerber currently lives with his wife, Cindy, in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Merle Carrus, our BNC North East Regional President Erin Monroe, Guest Speaker from the Wadsworth Atheneum with Judy Silver, chapter President

Reservation Form

Spring Buffet Luncheon

Avon Old Farms Hotel 279 Avon Mountain Road

Avon, Connecticut

Thursday, May 18, 2017 Fillet of Sole Stuffed with Spinach & Mushrooms in Lemon Dill Sauce

Pasta Primavera in a light Lemon-Basil Cream Vegetable Frittata

French Toast with Assorted Toppings Assorted Salads, toppings and dressings

Fresh baked rolls ***

Assorted Desserts Fresh Fruit Salad

Coffee and Tea ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

__$47 member ___$53 Guest ___$59 Patron (all monies in excess of $37 are tax deductible)

Name____________________________________Phone___________________ Email___________________________________________________________ I cannot attend, but I have enclosed a contribution $________

Reservation by check payable to BNC must be received by Thursday, May 4th

Please send to: Loretta Levy, 26 Overhill Road, West Hartford, CT, 06117

Please seat me with: ____________________, ____________________, ____________________,

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BRANDEIS BOOK FUND

This is such a special way to acknowledge all types of occasions. We have a lovely selection of tribute cards.

Contact: Joni Fine ~ dafine17@comcast.net; 860-521-1438 for any of the following cards: Photo of Brandeis Library at night: $10 - $17

Louis Brandeis Tribute Card: $18 - $34 NEW Brandeis Art Cards $14 for package of 4 cards "Sustaining the Mind" Card and NEW "BNC Scholarship" Card: $25 & up

Contact: Sue Waterman ~ fsw460@gmail.com; 860-233-7558 for donations of $35 and up: $35-$54 Learned Research Journal: Periodicals in many fields of study $55-$99 Learned Research Journal Folio: Medical research periodicals

$100 & up - Brandeis Book Collections: Research materials to enrich the Library in a variety of fields as well as Special Book Collections in Judaica

BRANDEIS BOOKFUND GENERAL FUND To Zakhary Fayngersh wishing you a rapid recovery from Judith and Allen Kronick To the Barton Family in memory of your beloved son, Jeffrey, from Estelle Gonsalves To the Barton Family in memory of your beloved son, Jeffrey, from Linda Revis In honor of Joan Walden with appreciation for leading a movie program from Hartford Chapter To Gisela Adamski and daughter Eliane Sandler with appreciation for their special program in November from Hartford Chapter In honor of Judy and Michael Schatz upon their 55th anniversary from Adrienne Rosenblatt In honor of Susan and Jerry Goldberg upon their 55th anniversary from Adrienne Rosenblatt In memory of Robert Kursman from Adrienne Rosenblatt In memory of Pamela Udis-Kessler from Adrienne Rosenblatt In memory of Ira Boris from Adrienne Rosenblatt In memory of David Nemirow from Amy Silverman In memory of Dr. Herb Silver from Beverly Gans

LEARNED RESEARCH JOURNAL To Maura Nemirow in memory of David Nemirow from the Thursday Night Book group To Judith Silver in memory of Dr. Herbert Silver from Susan Potashner To Judith Silver in memory of Dr. Herbert Silver from the Thursday Night Book group To Judith Silver in memory of Dr. Herbert Silver from Ilene Mahler To Erin Monroe in appreciation for speaking at our Fall Luncheon from the Hartford Chapter To Jerry Libbin in honor of his 65th Birthday from Joanne and Saul Pasternack

BOOK FUND Cards Renee Dubin, Sheila Frankel, Susan Goldberg, Marsha Kamins, Sheryl Kopel, Judith Kronick, Phyllis Lehman, Judith B. Levine, Sheila Mark, Deborah Mehlman, Joanne Pasternack, Susan Potashner, Linda Revis, Edie Sherman, Amy Silverman

THANK YOU TO OUR FALL LUNCHEON PATRONS ~

Gail Adler, Ilene Baron, Susan Bergman, Miriam Chaiklin, Dan Fine, Joni Fine, Beverly Gans, Annette Gavens, Joan Glazier, Laura Harris, Anne Korwin, Judith Kronick, Judy Levy, Irene Mahler, Sheila Marks, Vivian Marks,

Miriam Miller, Stephen Miller, Ann Molod, Joanne Pasternack, Susan Potashner, Linda Revis, Stephen Revis, Meryl Rosenberg, Judith Siegel, Judith Silver, Amy Silverman, Ruth Solomon

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT ~ BNC is sponsoring the Kosher Food Pantry of the Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford. JFS provides non-perishable Kosher food products throughout the year to all, including breakfast foods for children during the summer months. Also needed are paper goods, such as toilet paper and paper towels. We ask our 2017 Spring Luncheon attendees to bring a bag or two of these items to the Luncheon. All items must be in carrying bags.

Welcome New and Returning* Members ~

Shelley Barker, Robert Cohen, Sydney Elkin, Sheila Frankel*, Hilary Freedman, Jean Giunta,

Marsha Kamins, Sherna Lamm, Lawrence Levy, Emery Salesky, Susan Salesky, Susan Samuels, Judy Schlossberg, Joanne Shimelman, Roberta Slitt

Joan Walden presents Classic Films

Judy hosts “Gisela’s Legacy” Holocaust survivor Eliane, daughter of Gisela

Legal Puzzlers ~ BNC syllabus participants Logee’s Exotic Tropical Nursery Plants

Mission Statement:

Brandeis National Committee provides philanthropic support to Brandeis University, a distinguished liberal arts and research university founded by the American Jewish community. Its membership is connected to the University through fundraising and through activities that reflect the values on which the University was founded: academic excellence, social justice, non-sectarianism, and service to the community.

ACTIVITIES & STUDY GROUPS

Members are welcome to join our ongoing groups (A contact person for each group can tell you details of next meeting)

ON-GOING GROUPS 1) Short Story Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30PM. The group discusses two

stories each session. Questions: Galina Fayngersh ~ galina2234@sbcglobal.net; 860-232-6282

2) Thursday Night Book Club meets the 3rd Thursday of the month. While this group is fully

subscribed, members will work with anyone interested in forming a new book group. New arrival time: 7:00PM Questions: Judy Silver ~ rjhsilver@sbcglobal.net; 860-523-4424

3) Pathways Through Judaism meets the 2nd Friday of the month from 12:30 to 3PM The group is reading "The Jew in the Lotus" by Roger Kamenetz.

Questions: Joanne Pasternack ~ sauljo66@aol.com; 860-243-0442

4) Co-ed Book Group meets the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2PM. This group is open to men and

women, couples and singles. The Group chooses a wide variety of books at an annual meeting, rotating discussion leaders and hosts. Questions: Judy Levy ~ judyglevy@gmail.com; 860-924-8748 or Carole Tannen ~ catrht@gmail.com; 860-217-1848

5) Foreign Film Group Films with varying themes, styles, and countries will be viewed and discussed

each month. Prior to scheduled meetings, group members will receive an email of the film to be shown. 6 person minimum. Time: 1PM Dates: Mondays ~ April 3, May 8, and June 5. Place: Bishop’s Corner Senior Center's TV room, 15 Starkel Rd, West Hartford. A $15 fee, paid in advance, for the Spring series will cover the room rental cost. A non-BNC member may come as a Member’s guest to only one of the three films for a $10 guest fee. Questions: Steve and Linda Revis ~ steverevis1@comcast.net; 860-324-4869

6) Magic of Mystery Book Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2PM. The group chooses one mystery novel a month to read before the meeting and discuss together. Questions: Miriam Miller ~ bncmiriam631@gmail.com; 860-561-3342 7) Legal Puzzlers meets the 3rd Friday of the month, using the Brandeis syllabus "21 Legal Puzzlers:

What is a crime?" by Andreas Teuber, Associate Professor of Philosophy. Participants are given a case(s) each session where the facts of the case are understandable and easy to grasp but difficult to resolve. Study group members are invited to reach a consensus about how best to decide that case or set of cases after deliberating among themselves with the guidance of Professor Teuber's enlightening questions. Contained in each puzzler is all the information needed to brainstorm and reach a conclusion about these conundrums in the law. The jury is limited to 14 (12 jurors plus two alternates). While this group is fully subscribed, members will work with anyone interested in forming a new group. Questions: Miriam Miller ~ bncmiriam631@gmail.com; 860-561-3342 8) Sunday, June 11 - World Affairs Discussion Group, open to men, women, couples and singles. Group meets bi-annually at 2:30PM and participants are encouraged to do their own research and share with the group information about this meeting’s very courant topic, “Cyber Security.”

Paul Goldberg and Jeffrey Adler will present. The meeting will be hosted by Marny and Tom Stevens at 14 Northeast Road, Farmington. Registration is limited to 25 participants. Questions: Linda & Bob Moss - DoctorBob2@comcast.net; (860) 521-2734

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One Time Events 9) Thursday, March 23 - Fun with Flowers National Flower Show Judge and floral designer Trish

Manfredi will help you design fun flower arrangements for your home. She'll show you how to take your flowers and containers to the next level of creativity. Bring the container of your choice - either a horizontal one, approximately 10-12 inches across- round, square, rectangular, etc. or a vertical container, approx. 10-12 inches high in any shape, with an opening at least 4-7 inches across. Bring a minimum of three bunches of flowers to complement your container, a steak knife, and floral scissors. Foliage and add-ins will be provided. Floral foam will be available for purchase. Time: 2:30 to 4PM. Please arrive by 2:15PM. Cost: $12 per person CASH plus supplies as stated above. Location: Noah Webster House, 227 South Main Street, West Hartford Questions: Judy Levy ~ judyglevy@gmail.com;860-924-8748

10 A & B) Monday, March 27 OR Thursday, April 13, a tour of “Vistas del Sur” will be led by Judy Silver, NBMAA docent, at the New Britain Museum of American Art. The largest exhibit in the history of the museum features paintings and drawings by well-known influential European and American artists who, in the 19th and early 20th centuries, explored Latin America where they created their work. Check-in for the tour: 12:30 with the tour beginning: 12:45. Tour fee is $6 CASH, in exact change, paid at the door.

Contact: Judy Silver - rjhsilver@sbcglobal.net; 860-523-4424

11) Tuesday, April 25 - Beinecke Rare Book Library - Docent led tour of Yale’s special library at

10:30AM on the university campus. In addition to experiencing their unique books and manuscripts, a special Judaica collection will also be featured. Carpool groups will meet at the Sears parking lot at 9:00AM. The tour will be followed by lunch at a restaurant of your choice. Questions: Linda Moss – doctorbob2@comcast.net; 860-521-2734

12) Wednesday, April 26 – Tour of “Hartford Remembers the Holocaust” exhibit at the Museum of

Jewish Civilization. Exhibit on the UHar campus is about the experiences of six local Holocaust survivors who were children in Europe in the 1930’s and the 1940’s. Presentation by a Holocaust survivor whose life is featured in the exhibit. Survivors’ experiences are recalled through documents, photos, stories, and audio taped interviews. Arrive by 10:15 a.m. for the 10:30 a.m. tour. REQUIRED: Drivers need to phone the Office of Public Safety at the University of Hartford (860/768-7985) the morning of the tour to register their cars for campus parking. Questions: Judy Kronick – judykron2@comcast.net; 860/830-5887

13) Wednesday, May 3 – Backstage tour of the Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam.

Learn how big musical productions with many players and quick costume and scene changes are stage managed in one of the oldest, smallest, most successful theaters in Connecticut. Tour fee is $5.00, CASH paid at the door. If interested in a group lunch at the Gelston House after the tour contact Christine. Carpooling from Stop N Shop, Farmington Ave, West Hartford 9:45AM; arrive by 10:45 for 11AM tour. Questions: Christine Van Drasek - christiev@aol.com; 860-461-5705

14) Tuesday, May 9 - Visit the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA for a 90-minute guided tour of the Center’s exhibits to learn about Yiddish literature, the Yiddish language, and stories of three immigrant families told through words, pictures, and artifacts. Experience the world of rural Jews in 1912-14; glimpse life in the American Jewish home; explore a Yiddish print shop; watch classic Yiddish film clips; and listen to vintage Yiddish radio. There will also be time to visit the book store and explore the exhibitions in more depth. Arrive by 10:15 for the 10:30 AM tour. Tour fee is $8, paid at the door in CASH. Maximum: 20 people. We will also make a reservation for lunch in Northampton for those who are interested in joining us. If you’d like to drive, be part of a carpool, or make a lunch reservation contact Paula Schwartz - pschwartz99@comcast.net; 860-539-0524

OLIVE OIL TASTING PARTY

15) Monday, May 22 – Enjoy a docent-led tour of the 18th century Phelps-Hatheway House (55 South

Main Street, Suffield) in the historic district of Suffield CT. The tour will include period Connecticut furniture, French wallpaper, formal flower beds, and herb garden. $7 CASH, paid at the door. Arrive by

10:15 for the 10:30AM tour. Following the House tour, OPTIONAL buffet lunch at the Lily House Bed and Breakfast, prepared by the Innkeeper. $18 per person, paid in advance. (13 Bridge Street, a short walk from the Phelps-Hathaway House). Deadline for House tour and luncheon reservations May 14th. Questions: Judy Kronick - judykron2@comcast.net; 860-830-5887 16) Wednesday, May 24 at 10:30AM. Tour of The New Haven Museum (114 Whitney Ave, New Haven

Free parking is available behind the building). Curator Mary Donohue will lead a tour of the “Road Trip” Exhibit. The exhibit focuses on memorable sights from the past including publicity for classic diners, oddly designed gas stations, and kitchy tourist traps of the early years. Members will have an opportunity to view additional exhibits at the museum. The museum fee is $3 per person CASH, payable at the door. Optional lunch at a New Haven restaurant afterwards. Carpools will be formed and leave the Crown Market by 9:15AM. If you’d like to drive, be part of a carpool, or make a lunch reservation contact Joni Fine - dafine17@comcast.net; 860-521-1438 or judyglevy@gmail.com; 860-924-8748

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sunday, June 4 – Art Afternoon ~~~ Open House and Studio

Visit the homes and studios of talented BNC members displaying and selling their art: ………… painting, stained glass, woodworking, photography, weaving and jewelry ………. Registration $25; Patrons $35, payable to BNC

Details to come See page 11 for registration

Questions: Joni Fine - dafine17@comcast.net; 860-521-1438

Judy Levy - judyglevy@gmail.com; 860-924-8748

Proceeds benefit the BNC Scholarship Campaign

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June 9th is All Day Alumni College Day, held on the Brandeis campus, open to Brandeis National Committee members, too. Directions for registration and fee ($40) can be found online at www.alumni.brandeis.edu, and selecting “Alumni College” in left

column on the web site. Each attendee may participate in 4 classes during the day.

BRAVOS

Spring Luncheon Committee ~ Miriam Chaiklin, Linda Revis, Amy Silverman, Carol Goldstein and Loretta Levy

American Museum of Tort Law, Winsted, CT Linda with Richard Newman, Exec. Director

Important Names for the Hartford Chapter of Brandeis National Committee 2016-17 President Judy Silver rjhsilver@sbcglobal.net 860-523-4424

Study Group Registrar Amy Silverman brandeishartford@gmail.com 860-232-2452

Program Coordinator Judy Kronick judykron2@comcast.net 860-830-5887

Membership Coordinator Linda Moss doctorbob2@comcast.net 860-521-2734

Membership Secretary & Bulletin Editor

Miriam Miller bncmiriam631@gmail.com 860-561-3342

Treasurer Steve Revis steverevis1@comcast.net 860-284-0597

University/Chapter Liaison Marcia Krupnikoff marciaefk@sbcglobal.net 860-678-0035

Book Fund Chairs Joni Fine Sue Waterman

dafine17@comcast.net fsw460@gmail.com

860-521-1438 860-233-7558

Photography Beverly Gans bevgans@comcast.net 860-242-8258 To become a member, please contact Miriam Miller to:

• become a BNC Annual member ($60) or two Annual members in the same household ($100) – men are most welcome

July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 • have a bulletin sent to a friend

• get a membership card to participate in other Brandeis chapters • e-mail updates on BNC happenings throughout the year

Send your check, payable to BNC for $60 (individual)/ $100 (household) and send to: Miriam Miller, 44 Cliffmore Road, West Hartford 06107 BNCmiriam631@gmail.com; 860-561-3342

OR To pay membership directly to Brandeis by credit card: http://tinyurl.com/gtwn92s

~~~~ KEEP THIS PAGE to HELP you Remember What You Signed Up For ~~~~ (F) denotes an additional fee needs to be paid at the door

____9 Fun with Flowers 3/23/17

___10 A (F) NBMAA 3/27/17

___10 B (F) NBMAA 4/13/17

___11 (F) Yale University 4/25/17

___12 (F) “Hartford Remembers the Holocaust” 4/26/17

___13 (F) Backstage at Goodspeed 5/3/17

___14 (F) Yiddish Center 5/9/17

___15 (F) Phelps-Hatheway House 5/22/17

___16 (F) New Haven Museum 5/24/17

Study groups, interest groups and tours are the biggest attractions for our members and are important fund raisers for our chapter. A small registration fee is charged for each activity to raise money and support the libraries and other programs at Brandeis University. Members will pay a maximum total of $50 for registration fees for activities (excluding our biannual chapter luncheons and Art Afternoon) from July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017, our fiscal year. This does not cover guest fees, advance fees, admission fees, or materials fees. Guest fees for $10 per activity. To partake of additional activities one must join our chapter of the Brandeis National Committee. Questions: Amy Silverman ~ brandeishartford@gmail.com

Cancellation policy: Your check (not a phone call) is your reservation. If a cancellation is necessary, the member should notify Amy Silverman. No refund will be given. Monies paid remain with the chapter and may be taken as a donation by the registrant. If there is a waiting list for the event, Amy will notify the first person on the list. If there is no waiting list, the paid member may offer the reservation to a substitute. The substitute can reimburse the paid member directly.

____1 Short Story Group

____2 Thursday Night Book Club

____3 Pathways Through Judaism

____4 Co-ed Book Group

____5 Foreign Film Group 4/3/17 5/8/17 6/5/17

____6 Magic of Mystery Book Group

____7 Legal Puzzlers

____8 World Affairs Discussion Group 6/11/17

SPRING ACTIVITIES & STUDY GROUPS Registration Form

. If you registered and paid for the full year of an On-Going Group (except Foreign Film) you do not need to pay again. Amy will email the group coordinators the list of those who have registered.

Questions: Amy Silverman ~ brandeishartford@gmail.com ON-GOING GROUPS Registration fee Admission or Advance fee

ONE-TIME ACTIVITIES Registration fee Admission or Advance fee

____9 Fun with Flowers 3/23/17 $6 $12 CASH paid at the door

___10A NBMAA 3/27/17 $6 $6 CASH tour fee paid at the door

___10B NBMAA 4/13/17 $6 $6 CASH tour fee paid at the door

___11A Yale University 4/25/17 $6

___12 “Hartford Remembers the Holocaust” 4/26/17 $6

___13 Backstage at Goodspeed 5/3/27 $6 $5 CASH tour fee paid at door

___14 Yiddish Center 5/9/17 $6 $8 CASH tour fee paid at door

___15 A Phelps-Hatheway House 5/22/17 $6 JUST the $7 CASH tour fee paid at door

___15 B Phelps-Hatheway House 5/22/17 $6 BOTH $7 CASH tour fee paid at door AND Luncheon $18 paid in advance

___16 New Haven Museum 5/24/17 $6 $3 CASH tour fee paid at the door

Registration fees $_______ Guest fees $ __________ Advance fees $ __________ Total enclosed $ __________ Your check and your registration form are your reservation.

PLEASE MAIL IN THIS ENTIRE PAGE Send a separate registration form for each member, including guest information, with a check made out to BNC to:

Amy Silverman, 60 Cassandra Blvd, #309, West Hartford, CT 06107 brandeishartford@gmail.com

Name _________________________________________________Guest _________________________________________

Phone _______________________Cell phone ________________ Guest phone #s__________________________________

E-mail_________________________________________________ Guest email_____________________________________

Please circle one: I am a... life member/ annual member/ not presently a member

I am a Brandeis Graduate ______(year) ___ I wish to make a contribution $___________________

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ June 4th Art Afternoon Open House & Studios Registration ~ _______ $25 _______ $35 Patron

Mail to Joanne Pasternack, 20 Burnwood Dr, Bloomfield CT 06002 by June 1st

____1 Short Story Group $6

____2 Thursday Night Book Club $6

____3 Pathways Through Judaism $6

____4 Co-ed Book Group $6

____5 SPRING Foreign Film Group 4/3/17 5/8/17 6/5/17 $6 $15 for room rental fee

____6 Magic of Mystery Book Group $6

____7 Legal Puzzlers $6

____8 World Affairs Discussion Group 6/11/17 $6

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Activities & Study Group Registration

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