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VOL. 41, NO. 5 - JANUARY 2016, TEVET-SHEVAT 5776

Inside: Page 3 - On Security and Insecurity

Pages 8-9 - Vodka, Latkes and Babkas, photos

FOSTERING COMMITMENT AND RESOURCES WHICH STRENGTHEN AND ENRICH JEWISH LIFE LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY

Page 2 - Federation Telethon 2016

Federation JANUARY 20162 SHALOM GREENSBORO

Feed Your Soul

Telethon 2016 on Super Bowl Sunday promises to be SOUPER

Good! This year’s theme features a twist on the traditional – Souper Soul Sunday highlights this year’s campaign theme, Feed Your Soul. Each year the Telethon engages members of the Triad Jewish Community for a day filled with fun, excitement, camaraderie and raising money for the Greensboro Jewish Federation Annual Campaign.

“We invite you to join community members to raise funds to support not only our Federation but our associate agencies, partnerships in Israel, and efforts to ensure the safety and security of the Jewish people,” said Emily Gray, Assistant Director, Greensboro Jewish Federation.

The Annual Campaign, through our local agencies and overseas partners, enables us to support, sustain and revitalize Jewish life in our community, in

Israel and around the world.Involve your children with fun activities and child

care provided at B’Nai Shalom Day School. Please indicate the number of children joining the activities at BSDS and their ages when registering for Telethon.

Feed your soul and help feed others on Sunday, February 7 and sign up for Souper Soul Sunday! Volunteer to make solicitation phone calls, help with childcare, write thank you notes or prepare food for the volunteers – all help is welcome.

To volunteer, RSVP, or make a pledge: www.shalomgreensboro.org or call (336) 852-5433 x237

Join the conversation online #greensborofed, #feedyoursoul.Symbol is used for illustrative purposes only.

Federation staff gathered on December 17 to make the holidays a little brighter for

children in the pediatric unit at Moses Cone Hospital. Dressed in cheerful, bright-colored costumes, staff delivered new toys to children ranging in ages from two weeks to 16-years-old, who are in the hospital during this holiday season. A basket of goodies, donated by Deep Roots, was presented to the nurses on duty.

Thank you to Executive Director Marilyn Chandler for providing costumes, Dianne Hines, Campaign and Program Associate, for coordinating the event, David Frazier, JFS Volunteer Coordinator, for securing the basket donation, and to Susan Kalstrup, Social Worker, Cone Hospital, for arranging the visit to the pediatric unit.

Toy Drop at Moses Cone Hospital

Marilyn Chandler gowns up to deliver toys.

In photo to the right, Cone social worker Susan Kalstrup, David Frazier, Empy Perez, Dianne Hines with baskets of toys for the children in the Pediatrics Unit at Cone Hospital.

Jewish Perspectives surrounding end-of-life deci-sion making will be explored during the next GJF

Maimonides Society Program, February 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Greensboro Jewish Federation building. Dr. Juan-Carlos Monguilod, Chief Medical Officer, Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro will provide an overview of some frequent care decisions and care options that many are faced as end-of-life nears. Rabbi Eliezer Havivi, Beth David Synagogue; Rabbi Andy Koren, Temple Emanuel; Rabbi Yosef Plotkin, Chabad of Greensboro; Can-tor/Chaplain Katy Claussen will add to the discus-sion with the Jewish perspective and share how Judaism may inform and guide these decisions.

Dr. Juan-Carlos Monguilod is originally

from Spain and came to the U.S. after graduating from Zaragoza University School of Medicine in 1991. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Moses Cone Hospital in 1998. He worked in the inpatient and LTC setting for Eagle Physicians and Piedmont Senior Care before joining HPCG in 2005. Dr. Monguilod was named HPCG chief medical officer in 2010. He is Board-Certified in internal medicine and hospice and palliative

Dr. Juan-Carlos Monguilod

Maimonides Invites the Community to Join the Next End-of-Life Discussion

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Feb. 25 – Mar. 6, 2016 Tickets on sale soon

Greensboro Jewish Federation Maimonides Society End-of-Life Series

FEATURING: Dr. Juan-Carlos Monguilod, Chief Medical Officer of Hospice and Palliative Care of GreensboroThis program is FREE of charge and open to the entire community.For more information and to register contact Dianne Hines (336) 852-5433 x233.

Sunday, February 21, 7 p.m.Federation Building

I had the opportunity to speak to my son’s 5th grade class

about Hanukkah this year. He is the only Jewish kid in the 4th/5th grade at the Academy at Lincoln, and I am always happy to go and share our traditions with his school. I am so cogni-zant of the blessings we have as Jews in Greensboro – the close knit Jewish community here is welcoming and connected in a way that many larger Jewish communities struggle to be. We stick together and cherish one another because we are so few.

The strength of our community was really apparent at the JFNA General Assembly, which I attended in November with Marilyn, Emily Gray, Susan Gutterman, Kathy Manning, and Alina Spaulding. Even though we were a tiny delegation we were mighty. Kathy was recognized as former Chair of the Board of JFNA and was the wise counterpoint view to a panel of young people in a Millennial panel, "Talkin’ About My Generation: Building Community With Millennials." Alina was known far and wide and enthusiastically greeted by so many who have heard her speak in their own communities. Other Federations were clamoring for Marilyn’s time and attention, wanting to connect to a well-

respected leader with results demonstrated again and again throughout her career in Greensboro. Susan was also sought after for her knowledge and expertise, the results of the Greensboro Jewish Foundation are a shining example amongst other Federation Communities. It is obvious to me that Greensboro is a well-known name and a Federation that others strive to emulate.

In addition to the general adulation aimed at our delegation, there was an amazing amount of knowledge to be learned and connections to be made at the GA! I was slightly wistful that I had never attended before this year, I think it should be on the to do list for every future campaign chair – before they run the campaign. There were so many good ideas, sessions, and organizations represented, I left completely inspired and empowered and ready to take on the campaign with new fervor. If you are involved at Federation and have not experienced a GA you MUST. I would love to see us taking a busload of people from Greensboro the next time it is in Washington D.C. – or perhaps a journey to Israel is in the cards…. Israel will host the GA in 2018.

Trips to Israel are in my thoughts often this year as we have been working to bring the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project’s MOMentum trip to Greensboro women. This is an 8 day spiritual trip for women raising Jewish children. The trip is heavily subsidized by the JWRP and the Greensboro Jewish Federation, and focuses on spiritually invigorating the women who participate. Amanda Mbuvi, Alina Spaulding, and I participated in this trip last year and are so excited that it will be sponsored by the Federation for women in our community. Stay tuned for more information on this program, which we are calling the “How’s your Spirit?” trip.

If Women or Spirituality aren’t necessarily your thing, take a look at some of the other amazing Federation trips and missions to Israel coming up. There is a national LGBTQ mission in late May next year, as well as a Greensboro interfaith mission March 6-17. Part of the Federation mission is to build community, and traveling to Israel and other locations with the Federation is a great way to do this – just ask any of our recent Cuba Mission participants.

Another important part of Federation’s mission is fundraising, which we have been working hard at doing for this year’s annual campaign. Lenny Samet and I have been distributing pledge cards to our awesome volunteers, so be on the lookout for a call or

contact from someone about your pledge to the Federation for the 2016 campaign. We are behind in dollars so far this year, and I would love to catch up. It’s amazing how many people support the Federation, and we want to reach out to each and every single one. If you would like to talk to us about what Federation does or how your donation helps Feed Souls don’t be shy or wait for us to contact you - please give us a call.

If you haven’t seen the save the date for our main event be sure to mark January 24 at 6:00 on your calendars NOW! The Chef Clash is turning into a terrific event – Brad Semon and Leslye Tuck are bringing great ideas and a terrific commitment together to make this totally new concept happen. You will come to the Empire room with your cell phone to vote on small plates prepared by Kristina Fuller (of Crafted) and Jay Pierce (The Marshall Free House). While you eat, you will be the judge of each dish on presentation, aroma, flavor, and more. The evening will also feature the inspiring work the Federation does locally and globally to Feed Jewish Souls. There will also be some great surprises and other competitions to make the night fun for all. You can RSVP at our website www.shalomgreensboro.org or stay tuned for your invite in the mail. It’s going to be a fun and delicious night for everyone.

All it took was for one threatening letter to be re-

ceived and our Jewish commu-nity networking and response team kicked in. In late Novem-ber, one of our Jewish commu-nity institutions received an in-timidating letter and follow up letter. Although it was only one institution, it felt like a blow to all of us. Beth David Synagogue and B'nai Shalom Day School were directly targeted in the communication and immedi-ately engaged in ensuring the safety of the students, faculty and staff at those facilities.

The Greensboro Police Department (GPD) responded quickly and efficiently. The Federation was called to assist in contacting the FBI, the Joint Terrorism Task Force and two of our Federation-supported national agencies, the Secure Community Network (SCN)* and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA). These agencies offered support and made invaluable recommendations, guiding our Jewish community in taking next steps in our response. SCN contacted GPD as well as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to make sure that our community received immediate assistance. The morning following the receipt of the letter, a DHS advisor came to Greensboro to meet with Jewish community professional leaders and the GPD to review a plan of action for the community as well as to offer training tools. SCN was in touch with us daily and remains in contact with us to this day.

JCPA worked closely with us in crafting the message we would send to all media outlets. Within a few hours, the B'nai Shalom Board and parents, Beth David Synagogue Board, and Federation Board of Trustees had been notified and by early the next day, the media and Jewish community were made aware of the situation. B’Nai Shalom Day School was closed for two days and Federation hosted faculty

members here in our building so that despite their school lock-down, they could meet in a safe space to plan for the post-Thanksgiving school week. Jerry Silverman, the CEO of Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), hovered over us to make sure our national agencies were responding in a timely and appropriate manner. In the worst of times, our national system was absolutely and unequivocally here for us, from law enforcement contacts to communications, media and community relations.

The Greensboro Jewish community has received many messages of support from area churches and communal institutions regarding the incident. Federation President Keith Rosen and I have met with Wasif Quereshi, the immediate past president of the Islamic Center of Greensboro, to "create some good news" and begin a dialogue. We discussed what had been done in the past, what programs were happening now, what could occur in the future, and how we could work together to frame community

messaging.B'nai Shalom Day School has received

matching funds to purchase security equipment for their building. This will be in place to safeguard their young people, families, faculty and staff members. As we continue to access the risks and realities, this is still an active, open investigation and law enforcement officers have strongly encouraged our community NOT to discuss further details with the media.

While we are responding to the evolving landscape of our security needs and responsibilities, we are also taking stock of our Jewish Family Services (JFS) food pantry, our food-related services, programs and projects. Imagine how it would feel not knowing where your next meal is coming from, or having to choose between paying for food or paying for healthcare, medicine, heating your home or paying your mortgage or rent. This is the scenario for many NC families.

Our JFS staff is very much aware that the Greensboro-High Point region is among the highest in the country facing food hardship and food insecurity. North Carolina has regularly ranked among the top ten states with the highest percentage of citizens experiencing food shortages since 2010 and 36% of food pantries in NC have had to turn people away for a lack of food to give them.**

Our JFS food pantry has regularly served 72 families this year. The pantry receives donations from our community members who drop off food at JFS, Temple Emanuel and Beth David Synagogue. Many boxes of canned foods from the Canorah Celebration, cosponsored with the Chabad Center of Greensboro, were delivered to the pantry

following Hanukkah. In collaboration with St. Paul's Church, fresh bread arrives weekly. Guilford College students initiated a campus-wide food drive; and, the soon to be implemented A Simple Gesture program will be announced at the Campaign Kickoff Event in January.

Whether it is security or insecurity, Federation is here to meet the needs of our community. Together, we bolster and protect our families, strengthen community relations, and offer comfort, counsel and sustenance to those in need. Thank you for your generous support of the Greensboro Jewish Federation 2016 Annual Campaign which makes all of this possible. Together we FEED THE SOUL.

*Secure Community Network (SCN), was established ten years ago under the leadership of The Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. SCN has been at the forefront of an innovative, collaborative and cooperative national homeland security initiative educating the Jewish community to potential threats, leveraging government and private sector resources to better protect and secure our Jewish communal organizations and institutions. Through information sharing, security awareness, training, security advice & counsel, SCN strives to empower individuals and organizations and establish a culture of security consciousness, preparedness and resiliency throughout our communities.

** Data is from 2014 Hunger in America Study, by Feeding America and the Food Hardship in America 2012 Report from the Food Research and Action Center.

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Executive Director’s Column

On Security and Insecurity

Marilyn Forman Chandler

From the Campaign Trail

Emily Kranz

Judi Rossabi has joined the staff of the Greensboro Jewish Federation in the

position of Communications and Cor-porate Partnership Manager. Judi has extensive experience in marketing and communications and a deep knowledge of Greensboro and surrounding areas. Her experience includes working as Communications and Marketing Manager for Southeastern Theatre Confer-ence.

Judi is excited to use her love of technology in developing a strategic marketing plan incorporating all facets of communication to enhance the mission of the Federation. According to Rossabi, “Social media creates an opportunity to engage with a broader constituency using digital

communication. Watch our Federation website, e-news blasts, Facebook and Twitter as we create platforms for social media interaction for upcoming events, including our Campaign Kickoff on January 24, using the hashtags

#greensborofed, #feedyoursoul and #chefclash2016. Please join the conversation!”

Judi enjoys yoga, art, kayaking and hiking. She is a proud mom of two grown children and spends a lot of time hiking area trails with her dog. She loves Judaica art, especially the works of Greensboro artist Dori Jalazo, and is pleased to work in a building which has such beautiful art on display.

Join us in welcoming Judi to Federation. She can be reached

at 336-852-5433 x229 and by email at jrossabi@shalomgreensboro.org

Please join the Greensboro Jewish Federation in

welcoming our two Spring interns, Rachel Garrity and Allison Ginsburg.

Rachel and Allison are both in their Senior year at Elon University taking classes in Jewish Studies, Rachel as a minor and Allison as an independent major. Rachel majors in Sport and Event Management, and will be joining the Federation towards the first half of the spring semester, during which time she hopes to learn about and help with the Federation’s events. Rachel loves Judaism’s focus on education and asking big questions, and places a high value on pluralism and community. Rachel has served as Elon Hillel's Community Development Chair as well as President,

and spent a summer working with the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism in Washington D.C. running a speaker-series for college-aged women.

Allison also served a term as Elon Hillel’s President, as well as one as Shabbat Coordinator. Her major, Jewish Professional Studies, is a combination of courses in Business and Religious Studies classes that she created under Rabbi Geoffrey Claussen. Her interest in Judaism comes from a belief in the wisdom of the Jewish tradition, as well as an interest in how Jewish community can create alternate forms of spirituality. After she graduates, she hopes to continue studying religion on a graduate level. She will begin her work at the Federation mid-February and continue through the term.

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Federation Welcomes New Staff

Federation staff gathered at Osteria on December 3 for a festive holiday gathering. Everyone enjoyed the Northern Italian cuisine, which offered vegan options, plus a delicious cake from Maxie B’s to celebrate November birthdays. The lunch ended with a ‘white elephant’ gift swap, which featured a little friendly competition.

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medicine.Cantor Katy

Claussen is a staff chaplain in the Spiritual Care Department at Cone Health where she also serves as the co-facilitator

of the Comfort Team, coordinating bereavement care at Women’s Hospital. Cantor Claussen works at Jewish Family Services as the

Facilitator of Chai Notes.

Rabbi Andy Koren has served as Assistant Rabbi and Director of Religious Education of Temple Emanuel in Greensboro since 2003. He created and continues to

oversee the Temple’s Hevra Kaddisha (Burial Society). Rabbi Koren spends part of each summer as faculty at URJ’s

6 Points Sports Academy.

Rabbi Yosef Plotkin and his wife Hindy have been co-directors of The Chabad Jewish Center of Greensboro since 2008. Rabbi Plotkin

has spent much time visiting Torah Academies

to teach, guide and uplift the spirit of countless students, who continue to seek his guidance and advice.

Rabbi Eliezer Havivi has been the spiritual leader of Beth David Synagogue in Greensboro since 1991. For one month each summer, Rabbi Havivi serves as the senior rabbinic staff at Camp Ramah Darom where he teaches young adults from throughout the Southeast United States.

Rabbi Andy Koren

Rabbi Yosef Plotkin (left) and Rabbi Eliezer Havivi

Katy Claussen

Though we grew up in neighboring suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri, our

childhoods were remarkably different. Ellen’s Jewish background was limited, whereas mine was strong. But for both of us, our most significant Jewish educa-tion occurred in our 30’s, in Greensboro, North Carolina, of all places—go figure.

I grew up in a largely Jewish suburb, University City, Missouri. My family observed Shabbat and kept kosher. My high school was 90 percent Jewish, and my experiences at Jewish summer camp were formative for me. I attended an Orthodox shul and the rabbis tried to persuade my parents to send me to Yeshiva. Although I chose not to, my sense of Jewish identity remained strong.Meanwhile, in Clayton, Missouri, the next suburb over, Ellen spent her childhood much differently. Her family never denied being Jewish, but did almost nothing Jewishly. When Ellen was in the 5th grade, her parents joined Shaare Emeth Temple. Two years later, she was confirmed. That’s not much learning time.

Our move to North Carolina was meant to be temporary. I chose to do my medical residency in Chapel Hill because we both wanted to explore another part of the country. We always assumed we would go back to the Midwest. But we fell in love with North Carolina. When

we moved to Greensboro, the Jewish community welcomed us with open arms, and we have never looked back. This community is a wonderful place to be Jewish; it is easy to get involved.

Most of Ellen’s Jewish knowledge was acquired in Greensboro. Sara Lee Saperstein and Janice Hyman adopted us

for the holidays, and they taught Ellen everything she needed to know.

I learned too. Despite my strong Jewish identity, I realized through our participation in Young Leadership that my Jewish education was lacking, especially my knowledge of Jewish history and the significance of Israel.

The Greensboro Jewish community reinforced the importance of tzedakah. My father made a decent, middle-class living in the scrap metal business, and always donated his time and money to Jewish causes. But it was not until after

his death that my family learned just how committed he had been to tzedakah. During his shiva and for years to come, people would tell us how Dad’s generosity had changed their lives. He did these acts of kindness behind the scenes, neither seeking nor asking for recognition. My mother was also involved with charitable giving, mostly to Jewish causes. As long as I can remember, she ran a little jewelry business out of the house, with all the profits going to charities.

Ellen and I wanted our children to learn the importance of giving. Whenever there was an opportunity to do mitzvot, we would include them. They were involved with the Hadassah Gift Wrap, Russian resettlement, and food drives, among others.

Our experience chairing Young Leadership in 1980 was a catalyst for further involvement in the Jewish community. Both of us have chaired the Annual Federation Campaign, and we have led community missions to Cuba and Israel. I am a past president of the Federation and continue to serve on the board. Ellen has been very involved in NC Hillel for years, serving as chair of the board. She has been on the boards of the Jewish Foundation and the Federation. She is a member of Women’s Philanthropy Division and a life member of Hadassah. Civically, she has also chaired the NC Ballet Board and the Enrichment Board for the Guilford County schools.

From living 30+ years in Greensboro, we have come to realize that what counts most is building Jewish community, here and everywhere, in order to ensure Jewish continuity. We hope we have passed this on to our children and future generations.

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The Rosalyn Saltz and Seymour Pliner Scholarship Fund provides financial

assistance for full-time post-secondary education to applicants living in North or South Carolina who demonstrate ex-cellence in their field and advance Jewish women in leadership roles .

One recipient will be chosen for the academic year 2016-2017 with one grant of $2500 awarded. Recipients must meet selection criteria and demonstrate financial need.

Rosalyn Saltz did not attend college as her family could not afford

to send her. While she was always an avid learner and continued to learn independently, her lack of university education was a lifelong regret. Her three daughters, Dr. Patricia Louise Pliner, Dr. Judith Ellen Pliner, and Janice Leslie Pliner, conceived of a fund to help others achieve what their mother dreamed of doing.

Complete guidelines and the application are available on line at www.shalomgreensboro.org and click on the link. Applications are due by March 31, 2016.

Need-based College Scholarship AvailableApplication Deadline: March 31, 2016

Maryann Kingsmill has joined the staff

of the Jewish Founda-tion of Greensboro in the position of Steward-ship, Communications and Programs Coor-dinator. Maryann has extensive experience working with non-profit organizations in fundraising, programs and event coordination both here in Greensboro and in South Florida. As a member of the As-sociation of Fundraising Professionals she is continually improving her knowledge and skills in her profes-sional role in fundraising.

Maryann, her husband, Jack, and their 3 dogs relocated to Greensboro in 2005 after residing in Wellington, Florida

for 30 years. She is an avid tennis player and plays on several USTA teams , enjoys gourmet cooking and entertaining for friends and family, always has a new book to read, volunteers at her church and spends many weekends with her two young grandchildren and her son and daughter-in-law who live in McLeansville.

Maryann is excited about this new opportunity to be a part of the

community at the Jewish Foundation where she is learning about the culture and traditions of Jewish life and looks forward to being a positive and integral addition to the staff.

Maryann can be reached at 336-294-0846, mkingsmill@jewishfoundationnc.org

Foundation Welcomes New Addition to Staff

Maryann Kingsmill

Ellen and Gary Fischer

Create a Jewish Legacy Donor Spotlight:

Ellen and Gary Fischer

Jewish Family Services6 SHALOM GREENSBORO JANUARY 2016

We thank the following people for their contributions to Jewish Family Services. All contributions to JFS are used for client assistance unless otherwise specified by the donor.

Jewish Family ServicesRomeo Club

In Honor:Of: the marriage of Elly Cohen and Arkady RoytmanFrom: Lois and Howard Mezer

Of: Beatrice Spritzer JaffeFrom: Helen Hoffman

In Memory:Of: Aron KatzFrom: Marcia and Les Hermelin

Of: Harvey LutinsFrom: Rose and Victor Ackermann Lois and Howard Mezer

Of: Morris FoxFrom: Lois and Howard Mezer

Of: May GriffinFrom: Judy Hyman

Of: James Brower ClarkFrom: Rose and Victor Ackermann

Of: Fay LevyFrom: Susan and Freddy Robinson

Speedy Recovery:Of: Tobee KaplanFrom: Zelda and George Breslow

Food Pantry

In Honor:Of: Lenny Samet’s 70th birthdayFrom: Ilene and Adrian Grant Marcy and Jerry Kaufman Lois and Howard Mezer Ellen and Allan Ross

Of: Sylvia and Norman SametFrom: Nikki, Micah, Jack, Reid and Tyler Goldstein and Sherry Hecht

Of: the marriage of Elly Cohen and Arkady RoytmanFrom: Wendee and Ivan Cutler

We apologize if we have missed anyone’s contribution. Please call Jewish Family Services at 852-4829, ext. 222 if we missed you, and we will include you in the next issue. The minimum donation for each submission is $10.00. Thank you.

Todah Rabah

Purchased in November, the new JFS Van is a Ford Transit, a popular new

model to help organizations provide easy group transportation. With the addition of a state of the art Braun wheelchair lift, JFS is in the wonderful position of being able to offer comfortable and affordable rides to seniors and disabled individuals in our community. JFS has had wonderful support for this project over the years from the Federation and from Polly and Buzz Strasser. A yearly grant from Enterprise Holdings Foundation has also been of invaluable assistance. Recently, new spon-sors have included Caroline Panzer who has enabled passengers to ride at half-price and Gene Baruch who enables riders on Shabbat to attend services for free. We are very appreciative of all the support the van has received.

Our pool of drivers is wonderful. They include Dennis Eaton, known for his smile

and good cheer; Kevin Thurm, famous for his trivia contests in the van, and Chan White, our very capable weekend driver. Our substitute drivers include Ken Eisenberg, and our newest driver, Johanna Bingham, also drives for the American Hebrew Academy. We are fortunate to have such expert and safe drivers who are also courteous and caring with our riders.

There are many stories associated with the van and those who ride it. We get individuals to dialysis and we take them to the movies. We have taken our Russian ESL class to hear Russian dance and music concerts and we have returned items left in the van to their owners. We make runs to hospitals and get people to doctor’s appointments, the symphony, lectures, and to the airport. If you want to swim at the Y, get your nails done or get a haircut, go to the Shepherd Center for an educational program or attend Vatikim, Friendship Circle, or Shabbat services, just call us. We’re here to get you where you want to go.

The van is here to make sure that older adults and anyone in need of wheelchair service can continue to be an active and involved member of our community. Call Marcia Hermelin three days ahead to schedule at 852-4829, ext. 222.

Marlene Baruch RN, MSN

In my role as your Congregational Nurse for the past seven months, I look back

and marvel at the amount of training I’ve had and the difference it has made in my practice. In faith community nursing, we offer independent support and assistance, but typically do not provide doctor-ordered care. Faith community nursing, sometimes called parish nursing, first began in 1985. We have standards of prac-tice to which we are expected to comply and upon which we base the services we offer our clients.

A faith community nurse is a licensed registered professional nurse (RN) and serves as a member of the staff within a faith community. In my case, I serve on the JFS staff. Our focus is holistic, encompassing mind, body and spirit. Our services include individualized health teaching, referrals to healthcare providers and/or agencies, counseling, healthcare advocacy and referral. This

includes hospital and home visits as well as collaborating with family members and caregivers.

My focus is primarily with our senior population where I find active listening and presence to be so important to these clients. I make many phone calls to check in with my clients. These calls, as well as home visits, help me continue to build relationships and trust and assist my clients.

Along with several nursing colleagues, I recently completed a 35 hour course on Foundations of Faith Community Nursing. The time spent here was invaluable and will greatly impact my nursing practice.

Jean Watson, a nursing theorist, had this to say about faith community nursing: "Nurses reconstruct an environment that empowers caring... resulting in a return to the sacred core of humankind... connecting with a sense of the divine, and inviting awe and mystery. I strive to make that a reality in my work at JFS.

Marlene can be reached at 852-4829, ext. 224 or mbaruch@shalomgreensboro.org. This program is funded in part by the BJH Foundation for Seniors Services.

Try the New JFS Van—It’s On The Move

Faith Based Community Nursing - What it's all About?

Thank you to Chabad of Greensboro and all those who contributed cans of food to the very successful building of the CAN-ORAH at City Center Park on December 6 in celebration of the first night of Hanukkah. We are grateful to Chabad for donating many boxes of canned goods to the JFS Food Pantry.

CAN-ORAH

Pictured (L) to (R) are Keith Rosen, President of the Federation, Greensboro Police Chief Wayne Scott , and Rabbi Plotkin standing behind the CAN-ORAH. Cans were donated to food pantries including the JFS Pantry.

Pictured above are Kevin Thurm (left) JFS Van Driver and David Frazier, JFS Volunteer Coordinator, as they unload the boxes of canned food from the JFS Van.

JFS Camp Scholarships

Applications for JFS Camp Scholarships are available at the Fed-eration website www.shalomgreens-boro.org along with information about other available financial as-sistance. Deadline for applying to JFS for the needs based scholarship is February 29, 2016. For more in-formation, contact Betsy Gamburg at 852-4829, Ext 225 or bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.org.

JFS Social Worker Position Open

Jewish Family Services has a part-time 20 hour a week clinical social work positon for an MSW LCSW Social Worker. Responsibilities include counselling, case management, and program development. Strong clinical skills, experience in providing therapy, a background in geriatrics, experience with insurance and billing, and knowledge of and respect for Jewish traditions and values are all essential qualities. The social worker is a valued member of the JFS team.

Please send resume and cover letter to Betsy Gamburg at bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.org.

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We had a very successful program this year culminating in chil-dren, teens, adults, and families—43 participants in all—coming

together on December 6 to organize, wrap, and deliver almost 100 gift bags for seniors in our community. This is one in an ever growing num-ber of Children and Family programs JFS has offered. With a free pizza lunch and a great spirit, our volunteers did the work and delivered and schmoozed with many seniors. Join us for the Passover Delivery pro-gram in the Spring—watch for the date. And thank you to everyone who participated in this mitzvah.

Dave Levine with his sons Noah and Benjamin filling the holiday bags for seniors.

Community contributions for seniors in our community waiting to be wrapped filled the tables!

Forty-three volunteers helped at the Children and Family Matnah Mitzvah wrapping and delivery event for seniors in our community,

Isobel Shiffler and her dad, Brooke, play Hanukkah songs for the crowd.

(L to R) are Rabbi Plotkin, his son on Rabbi Havivi’s shoulders, Cantor Katy Claussen and Rabbi Guttman on piano entertaining the large crowd of residents and guests.

Jill Auslander serves latkes.

Matnah Mitzvah Says Thank You

Addie Sellars offers dreidels to Abbotswood residents.

Our Special Young Adult group

and volunteers decorated the Hanukkah gift

bags.

Hanukkah at Abbotswood

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Federation Ladies’ Night Out to celebrate Hanukkah on December 7 was a huge success. More than 70 women gathered for friendship and fun to light the Me-

norah and enjoy signature cocktails, latkes and babkas in honor of the occasion. Erin Rosen, Women’s Philanthropy Division President, led the lighting of the

Menorah and offered meaningful reflection on the occasion.“Now, more than ever, it is important to shine light in this world where there is

so much darkness,” Rosen said.The event was held at GIA restaurant on New Garden Road and featured

traditional Hanukkah fare, including delicious latkes and cinnamon babkas, plus a modern take on the traditional with cumin and beet latkes and celery root and parsnip latkes. The Chef at GIA designed a special blueberry mint mojito cocktail, complete with potato-based vodka in honor of the occasion. With outstanding food, fun cocktails and a festive atmosphere, this was truly a night to remember.

Vodka, Latkes and...

Emily Gray, Alina Gerlovin Spalding, Ashley Garcia and Amy Hager

Jill Masters, Irene Cohen and Wendy Woods

Judi Rossabi and Ronnie Grabon

Dana Schleien,Tammi Thurm and Erica Procton

Robin Skirboll, Debi Aberman, Erica Herman, Nancy Hoffmann and Jen Strasser

Erin Rosen and Emily Gray

Lisa Shapiro and Lorraine Katz

Sara Hantgan, Emily Kranz and Claudia Danoff

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Babkas

Alyssa Samet, Cori Hampton and Sara Hantgan

Sharon Moran and Carole Kaplan

Alene Sternlieb and Marcia Rene

Cheryl Greenberg, Lori Heimann and Jane Nichols

Robin Lecin and Sue Polinsky

Amy Gers and Dani Luft

Marian Stein, Deborah Kintzing and Miriam Kaftal

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Jewish Family Services Presents:

Joyce Richman and Barbara DemarestExecutive Coaches and Noted Authors

Answering YOUR questions on all aspects of job hunting

Join Joyce and Barbara, distinguished professionals in the field of

career counseling, for a town meeting question and answer session. Bring your questions!

Wednesday, January 137:00 p.m.

Jewish Family Services

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RSVP to bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.orgor 852-4829, ext. 225

Joyce Richman, www.richmanresources.com, has been a

career & executive coach since 1982. In addition to writing the weekly career column for the News & Record,

Joyce has authored Roads, Routes, and Ruts: A Guidebook for Career Success.

Barbara Demarest, www.barbarademarest.com, after a 20-year career at the Center for Creative Leadership, coaches executives and entrepreneurs

and with Joyce has co-authored Getting Your Kids Out of the House and Into A Job.

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private home. Our caregivers can provide a range of services from companionship to assistance with daily

living tasks. Well•Spring Home Care’s Medication Management provides a comprehensive assessment

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Volunteers Plus, the JFS group that offers volunteers the opportunity to enrich their experience by meeting and discussing what they do, held a Hanukkah lunch on December 11. Under the leadership of Gail Bretan, this group will now meet the second Friday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at JFS to enjoy lunch and discussion. Contact Gail Bretan gbretan@shalomgreensboro.org or call 336-420-0730 for more information.

Jewish Family Services Presents

Cyberbullying:The Law, Psychology

and Your ChildrenJanuary 11, 2016 7:00 p.m.

Federation BuildingOur Speakers: David Levine — Associate Professor Elon University School of LawJennifer Rosenbluth — Therapist & Co-owner Tree of Life CounselingStarr Brown-Hayes — Counselor at Andrews High SchoolRSVP bchilds@shalomgreensboro.org or

852-4829, ext. 226.

JFS Children and Family Programming Presents:

A Day at the Movies!For school age children

and parents Join us as we watch and discuss:

Sunday- January 31, 2016 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Greensboro Jewish Federation Building

Snacks ProvidedDuring Tu B’Shvat we bring our attention to the natural world.

Following the movie we will discuss WALL-E and our role in

protecting our environment

RSVP bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.orgor 852-4829, ext. 225

Made possible with the help of the PNC Foundation

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“Rima’s Recipes" Stuffed Collard Greens

Rima Kleiner, MS, RD, LDNRegistered Dietitian | Nutrition Consultant | c 703.877.9339 | rima@kleinernutrition.comFind me at kleinernutrition.com or on Twitter @RimaKleinerMSRD

This twist on Stuffed Cabbage makes use of delicious seasonal NC produce: collard greens! Collard greens are rich in the antioxidants vitamins C and E. And while all vegetables are chock full of phytonutrients, collard greens may be one of the best cholesterol-lowering veggies around. If you want to make these vegetarian, omit the ground turkey and replace the farro with quinoa for a bigger protein boost.

Ingredients1 Tbsp. olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 small onion, chopped1 red bell pepper, finely chopped1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped2 carrots, finely chopped1 (28-oz.) can or box of chopped tomatoes1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. fresh basil, chopped1 lb. lean ground turkey2 cups cooked farro (or other whole grains, quinoa or brown rice)12-15 collard green leavesSalt and black pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Lightly oil a 9x13" casserole baking dish.In a small pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; cook until soft, about

5 minutes. Add bell pepper, mushrooms and carrots; cook until soft, about 5-8 minutes. Add in tomatoes and juice from tomatoes, cayenne pepper and basil. Bring to a boil. Cover with lid and turn heat to simmer, for about 20 minutes.

While sauce is cooking, cook ground turkey in pan over medium-high heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Add the farro and 2 cups of tomato sauce mixture to the cooked ground turkey. Spread a layer of tomato sauce mixture on bottom of baking dish.

Boil water in large dutch oven or pot. Add collard greens and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove collard green leaves from water and drain. On each collard green leaf, add ground turkey and farro mixture to middle of leaf and roll into a cylinder. Add each rolled collard green leaf to the baking pan on top of tomato sauce mixture until all collard green leaves are rolled and in one layer. Pour remaining sauce on top of rolled leaves. Bake for 30-35 minutes; let cool before serving. Makes six servings.

B’nai Shalom Day School

By Susan Siegel and Lisa Lasovsky

Meeting the needs of the school’s students and families is always a priority at B’nai Shalom Day School. After much conversation with parents, school leadership has decided to extend preschool hours including an optional full day Pre-K program beginning in the 2016-2017 school year.

The extension of school day hours allows more time for social, emotional and cognitive growth in our nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment. The optional extended Pre-K program will provide additional enrichment in preparation for Kindergarten.

The official preschool day of learning will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m., a change from current hours of 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The new full day Pre-K program will dismiss at 3:20 p.m. along with Lower and Upper School students. This new schedule will include lunch for all preschool children. The school will continue offering early drop off from 7:30 a.m. at no additional cost to families.

Kids’Care, B’nai’s after school program, is available for all students with a variety of pick-up times as late as 6:00 p.m.

The faculty and staff of B’nai Shalom are very proud of what the school offers and feel these changes will improve upon an already exceptional program.

If you would like to learn more, please contact Nikki Goldstein, Director of Admissions, at 336-897-0705 or ngoldstein@bnai-shalom.org.

Susan Siegel is the Head of School and Lisa Lasovsky is the Preschool Director at B’nai Shalom Day School.

Exciting Changes to B’nai Shalom’s Preschool Program

Preschool Director Lisa Lasovsky with students

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B’nai Shalom Day School held the annual Hanukkah Show on December 10 to a packed house. The show, which included song and dance presentations and candle lighting by the Student

Council, culminated with a Lower School performance of The Magic Dreidels followed by the singing of Light One Candle by B’nai Shalom students and alumni.

Annual Hanukkah Show - a Festival of Light, Song & Dance

The 1st grade class creates a human Hanukkiah. Upper School performs Israeli dance.

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Meets each Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. thru 2/27

Our Sunday School has switched over to a Saturday Shabbat Club. Religious school families, B’nai Shalom families and unaffiliated families are invited to join us for this exciting morning.

Each week we will have:Mishpachah Minyan – brief family

services where we can all learn about the structure, choreography and meaning of the Shabbat prayers.

Small-group Student Discussions – Age-appropriate discussions on Liturgy as well as Jewish Morals & Ethics. Torah Study or Musar Study will run concurrently with these discussions, so parents can choose a learning environment as well.

Shabbat Lunch - After services conclude, each week the school community and the shul community will gather for a family-friendly Shabbat lunch. Donations graciously accepted. Please contact Rabbi Michael to make your donation.

JETT - Each week of Shabbat Club, we will have a fun, hour-long session for the toddlers and pre-K kids from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Shabbat Club will run from 9:00 a.m. -11:45 a.m. to coincide with the end of services. Please contact Rabbi Michael at (336) 235-7731 or mross@bdgso.org if you have questions or are interested in enrolling your student(s) in school this year.

Meditation Group

Meets each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact Rabbi Michael at (336) 235-7731 or mross@bdgso.org.

Chabad of Greensboro

Jan. 24There was money raining

from the skies over Cen-ter City Park on Sunday eve-ning December 6, as children scampered about gathering up the golden coins dropping from above.

It was no freak accident. The coins were made of chocolate and covered with foil, and they were dropped by Steve Friedland. It was all part of the festive fun at Chabad of Greensboro’s annual public Hanukkah menorah (holiday lamp) lighting.

Cozy in specially printed sweatshirts, over 200 people gathered to celebrate the start of the 8-day holiday. The crowd clapped and sang Hanukkah songs with the Mount Sinai Ramblers; children sported Hanukkah-themed balloon creations and took pictures with the dreidel (Hanukkah spinning top) mascot; and everyone enjoyed fresh Hanukkah classics, donuts, and potato pancakes (latkes).

The menorah that was lit this year was unique. Dubbed the “Canorah,” it was constructed out of more than 2,500 donated cans of non-perishable foods.

The giant can menorah was lit by Police chief Wayne Scott and Jewish Federation President Keith Rosen. But it did not stay for long. As soon as the candles burnt out, the structure was taken apart and shipped off to be distributed to the needy through three local charities: Jewish Family Services, Out of the Garden Project, and

BackPack Beginnings.“This has become the highlight of our

family’s Hanukkah,” said one mother who attended with her three children. “Every year, the kids look forward to it, knowing

that there will always be something different and that this will be the only place outside of synagogue and Hebrew school where they feel that being Jewish is not just accepted—it’s actually cool.”

Hanukkah is a time for parties, games, and memories.

All too often, children with special needs and their families are left out at Hanukkah time.

This year, however, special-needs children, their families, and a group of dedicated teen volunteers gathered for a special inclusive Hanukkah celebration where everyone had a blast.

While their parents munched on homemade latkes and enjoyed the relief that comes with being in an accepting environment, the children decorated donuts and crafted edible menorahs with the help of their volunteer-friends. Other fun activities included a Kindermusic interactive workshop, a drumming circle, and a dreidel game where everyone won.

The party was a project of Friendship Circle, Chabad of Greensboro’s division that pairs teenage volunteers with friends with special needs.

The teens regularly share their Sundays with their special-needs friends, making a real difference for them and their families. The special children bask in the fun attention, and the families get some much-needed respite.

Together with “their” volunteers, the special-needs children bake cookies, play games, create arts 'n crafts, read books and just hang out. With so much to look

forward to at these visits, parents report that their children wait all week for their volunteers to show up at their doorsteps.

Since its launch in January of 2008, the Friendship Circle has been a source of positivity, hope, and friendship for many.

“While many organizations address the issues of children with special needs,” says Rebbetzin Hindy Plotkin, “most are focused on goal-oriented therapeutic care. The Friendship Circle brings another dimension: unconditional love. By having this love flow from the youthful spirit of well-guided teenagers, its effectiveness has proven to be remarkable. These volunteers have been able to reach the children in ways that professionals, or even family members, have not.”

For their part, many teen volunteers say that the relationships have enriched their lives. “My special friend has helped me see that there is more to a person than meets the eye,” said Janice, 15-year-old volunteer following the Hanukkah celebration. “He may look, sound and act very different than me, but he taught me so much about enjoying life and being a loyal and true person.”

For more information or to support this program please contact Rabbi Plotkin @ 336-423-8428 or Rabbi@ChabadGreensboro.com

Menorah Lighting at Center City Park

Golden coins were dropped from above.

Friendship Circle for Children With Special Needs

Then there was a scramble to collect them.

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BJH Foundation Grant Application

BJH Foundation wants to help your non-profit organization become a

grant recipient! The application process for the 2016 grant cycle begins shortly.

BJH Foundation is excited to begin its 10th year of awarding grants to non-profit organizations that enhance the lives of older Jewish adults. If you are a non-profit synagogue, school, or another organization with a 501(c)(3) status and you serve the older Jewish adult population in North or South Carolina, you could be eligible for a grant.

BJH Foundation has awarded over $1.7 million in grants. Our older Jewish adults have been the winning recipients of these funds as a result of the incredible programs and services non-profit organizations have provided. Your organization could be one of the lucky recipients if you have a qualifying program or service, complete a grant application following the guidelines, and submit it by the deadline.

We realize there are many more possible ways to enhance the lives of our older Jewish adults. This is an opportunity for your organization to help us create a win-win situation for

everyone. We want to know about your program or service by completing the application along with the required details. Remember to include the baby boomers in your programs as they enter this special population group.

The past nine grant cycles have shown us how dedicated the various organizations can be with all the creative programs and services they provide. BJH Foundation is always interested in new and innovative ideas for our older Jewish adults. Programs that target a specific need are welcome. Think outside the box for programs or service projects that address the needs of our older Jewish adults.

We are excited to review your application for the 2016 grant cycle. You can obtain all the information by visiting our website at www.bjhfoundation.org. Review the information carefully as many aspects have changed this year including the deadline date and the application questions.

If you need further assistance please contact Wendee Cutler at wcutler@bjhfoundation.org or call the BJH Foundation office at 336-854-8400.

The Greensboro Jewish Federation, in partnership with Beth David Synagogue, Temple Emanuel, and the Foundation for Jewish Camp, offers funding to children in grades 3-12, living in the greater Greensboro area, who wish to attend Jewish overnight camp for the first-time.

The Greensboro Jewish Community One Happy Camper Program provides grants to encourage children to attend overnight non-profit Jewish camp for the first-time. It is not a scholarship fund and is not needs-based. Our goal is to engage families who are considering sending their children to camp by giving them $1,000 (for programs 19 days or longer) or $700 (12-18 days) off their camp fee to try a Jewish one.

FAMILIES SHOULD APPLY TO CAMPS SEPARATELY AS SPOTS FILL UP QUICKLY. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT TO BE INFORMED ABOUT YOUR GRANT BEFORE YOU APPLY TO CAMP.

Learn about approved camps on the One Happy Camper website by going to the Greensboro Jewish Federation website home page and click on I Want To… and follow the prompt for overnight camps and apply online at https://www.onehappycamper.org/CIPMS/Home.aspx Questions or concerns? Contact David Frazier, JFS Volunteer Coordinator, at 852-4829, ext. 227.

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Creative and Innovative Events with Personal Touches that Delight

American Hebrew Academy

On January 25, 2016, Greensboro’s American

Hebrew Academy will host a live taping of the Tablet Magazine podcast, Unortho-dox. The weekly show includes fresh, fun, and honest discus-sion of the latest Jewish news and culture, plus interviews with two guests—one Jewish, the other not.

Hosted by Tablet editor-at-large, author, and NY Times writer Mark Oppenheimer, Unorthodox is part of a wave of innovative podcasts featured on Panoply, Slate.com’s podcast network. Oppenheimer’s co-hosts are Liel Liebowitz, an Israeli-American journalist, author, and video game scholar, and Stephanie Butnick, the deputy editor of Tablet Magazine, also

a published journalist and essayist.

The podcast features two guests – one Jew and one non-Jew. Former NC state senator and businessman Marshall Rauch, the Jewish owner of a Christmas ornament company, will appear on the show. The

second guest is TBD. Tablet Magazine’s “Unorthodox”

podcast will take place on the American Hebrew Academy campus on January 25th 2016 from 6:30-8 p.m. The live podcast will be followed by a short dessert reception.

Please contact Hillary Zaken, American Hebrew Academy Director of Communications, to RSVP or with any questions. hzaken@americanhebrewacademy.org.

American Hebrew Academy to Host Tablet Magazine’s Unorthodox Podcast

ORDER YOUR 2016 MAH JONGG CARDSPlease order your 2016 Mah Jongg cards through Ann Gottman

again this year so HADASSAH HOSPITAL in Israel will receive a rebate.

From the 2015 sales, Hadassah received a check for $360. Regular cards are $8 and large print cards are $9.

Please make checks payable to Ann Gottman and mail to 2204 Red Forest Road, Greensboro 27410 by January 28th, 2016

Any questions call Ann at 336-288-8402 or 336-327-8186.

Temple Emanuel’s MLK Shabbat Service

Temple Emanuel’s annual Shabbat Service in honor of the Reverend Martin Luther King will take place on Friday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m. and will feature both moving words and inspirational music. This year’s guest speaker will be Reverend Dr. William Barber II, who has been active since the age of 15 when he was elected president of the NAACP’s youth council. Rev. Barber is a Protestant minister serving as pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro, N.C. since 1993. He is a political leader in North Carolina and a member of the national Board of the NAACP, chair of the NAACP Legislative Political Action Committee, and president of the NAACP’s North Carolina state chapter.

The purpose of this annual tradition is not only to honor the memory of Dr. King, but also to reach out and facilitate dialogue with our African American neighbors. It is also a moment to highlight past cooperation during the Civil Rights era and to build for a better future. Members of the Jewish community are encouraged to invite African American friends and associates to attend this service. This service has always been an extraordinarily moving one. Please join us, together with your friends, on this historic occasion and be a positive force for increasing human understanding in our community.

Schmooze with the Rabbi at Print Works Bistro

Enjoy a casual lunch with Rabbi Guttman along with other Temple friends at the Printworks Bistro on Wednesday, January 27 at 12:00 noon. Join us as we talk about anything and everything – from local politics to Jewish issues. Your lunch is on you ~ the conversation is on us. Reserve your spot with Noah at 292-7899 or ndomont@tegreenboro.org.

Past Presidents' ShabbatPlease join us for a special Shabbat

Service in honor of Temple Emanuel’s former presidents on Friday, January 29 at 6:30 p.m. Our guest speakers for the evening will be former president Dick Forman (president from 1978-1980) and Sherry Dickstein (2002-2004), who will share some memories from the times they were president. The service will be followed by an Oneg Shabbat in honor of all our past presidents.

January Programs for TotsFriday, January 8, 6:00 p.m. – Tot Shabbat and OnegSaturday, January 9, 6:30 p.m. – Family Havdalah

Join us on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. for a Family Havdalah Program. Children are welcome to come to Temple in their pajamas to celebrate Havdalah and hear a story. Havdalah is not simply a ritual of separation. It is a reminder to take time every week – to reflect, slow down, express gratitude and create holy space. This family program will end with milk and cookies just in time to go home to bed.Friday, January 22, 6:00 p.m. – Tot Shabbat and OnegSunday, January 24, 9:30 a.m. – Tu’ B’Shevat Family Education/Activity Day

For more information about tot programs, contact Louise Van Schaack at 292-7899 ext. 302 or lvanschaack@tegreensboro.org

HandyCapable Computer Collection at Temple

Temple Emanuel’s Social Action committee is holding a computer collection for the HandyCapable Network from December 28 through January 11. If you were wondering what to do with an old computer or cell phone, consider donating them to HandyCapable. Handy techs refurbish working and non-working computer equipment. Drop off your used equipment at Temple, and we will deliver them to HandyCapable for you. HandyCapable accepts working and non-working: computer towers, LCD monitors and LCD TVs, LED monitors and LED TVs, servers, laptops and tablets, networking equipment, mainframes and peripherals, working keyboards, mice, cables, cords, cell phones, smartphones and printers. They do not accept non-working printers, scanners, fax machines, CRT monitors, old TVs or non-computer electronics. It's very convenient, and you'll feel good knowing that your old machine is helping others, not sitting in a landfill. There is no need to worry about the security of your data on computers donated to HandyCapable. Each machine's hard drive is wiped clean and reused or destroyed with a powerful electromagnet, then shredded at an R2 certified facility. HandyCapable procedures conform to the U.S. Department of Defense standards for data destruction.

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