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Summer, a Holland Hall eighth grader, is on a competitive power tumbling team. In talking with her teammates who attend larger schools, she’s come to value the closeness of her smaller school family.

“It’s hard to explain, but you just get to know people so well,” Summer says. “Older kids, younger kids, parents … it’s really one big community. When new people come, kids always come up and talk to them. It’s not awkward. It’s just automatic. We all just welcome them together and before you know it, they have tons of friends.”

It’s the same with teachers, Summer says. “It’s easy to have a good bond with them, joke around with them. My science teacher is my advisor, and she really cares about me. When I walk in, my locker is right by her room, and she always asks about my latest competition, or how practice went last night.”

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CONTENTS december 2013 • kislev / tevet 5774volume 84 • number 12

4 From the Editor by Melissa Schnur

6 Synagogue Safari by Louis Davidson

9 The Jewish Federation of Tulsa Exists to Serve by Drew Diamond

10 Well-Rounded Mizel Students by Sandi Tilkin

13 Butterflies 15 Helping Hands by Eliyahu Krigel

16 Social Service Program Spotlight: Jewish Federation of Tulsa Community Garden; Altamont Bakery 18 December Community Events 19 Memorable Moments by Jennifer Lorch

20 A Thought About Chinuch (Education) by Shiri Achiasaf-West

20 Mazels 22 Kristallnacht Commemoration: Address Unknown

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“Our tradition instructs us

that even while we take care of our own urgent

needs and those of our immediate

family, our responsibilities

extend to all who are devastated

by the continuing economic crisis.”

-Drew Diamond, p. 9

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I was a sorority girl in college. As a matter

of fact, I am still active with the alumnae

chapter of my sorority here in Tulsa, and

have served as an advisor to my collegiate

chapter. I mention this now, because as I was editing this issue of the magazine, one of my favorite sorority sayings kept coming to mind, “To receive much, you must give much.”

It’s something that at the time I thought only applied to sorority life, but twenty years later I know that applies to so many things in life. There’s the old adage that what you get out of something is in direct proportion to what you put into some-thing. How does this apply to tzedakah and our obligation to help others in need?

Maimonides organized tzedakah into different levels, ranging from the least to the most honorable:

8. When donations are given grudgingly. 7. When one gives less than he should, but does so cheerfully. 6. When one gives directly to the poor upon being asked. 5. When one gives directly to the poor without being asked. 4. When the recipient is aware of the donor’s identity, but the donor does

not know the identity of the recipient. 3. When the donor is aware of the recipient’s identity, but the recipient is

unaware of the source. 2. When the donor and recipient are unknown to each other. 1. The highest form of charity is to help sustain a person before they

become impoverished by offering a substantial gift in a dignified manner, or by extending a suitable loan, or by helping them find employment or establish themselves in business so as to make it unnecessary for them to become dependent on others.

We do so much important work for not only the Jewish community but for the community at-large through a Jewish lens—whether that’s contributing to the Federation’s campaign, providing direct service through one of our congre-gations, or participating in a project directly with a service agency. Inevitably I’ve found through the years that although I feel good when making a financial contribution, it’s when I give of not only my treasure but also of my time that I receive so much more in return.

-melissa

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Synagogue Safari

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by Louis Davidson

When we arrived back in Tulsa our car’s odometer read almost 7,000 miles more than when we depart-

ed on our safari five weeks before. We had been hunting big game, shooting synagogues, photo-shooting that is. In preparation for the safari, I had spent four months selecting the targets, arranging photographic permissions and access. In all, we planned to photographi-cally document 35 synagogues ranging from humble shuls established by early immigrants to modern architectural wonders erected by their offspring.

Locating and selecting synagogues to photograph is no small chore. There is no comprehensive list of synagogues. Many are not affiliated with any of the mainstream Jewish movements. I use every information source available to find synagogues—lists, books, word-of-mouth and internet searches. From these I cull those that have special interest, such as oldest in a particular state, unusually fine architecture or artwork, home of a particular Jewish movement or scholar and so forth.

Arranging photographic permission is the next and most challenging step. Synagogues that are large enough to have fulltime staff are relatively easy to contact; however, the vast majority of synagogues aren’t that large. Although even small synagogues tend to have websites, if a phone number is shown, there is seldom anyone there to answer except during services, when the phone is definitely not answered. If an email address is shown, inquiries almost never receive a response.

The case of the Walnut Street Shul in Chelsea, Massachusetts is a good example of the detective work required to gain photo-graphic access. Dedicated in 1909, it’s a very fine example of a shul built by working class Jewish immigrants who crossed the Atlantic in steerage class around the turn of the century. The sturdy stone and brick building with a fancifully painted ceiling survives, though most of its congregation have prospered and moved to the suburbs. Only a handful of older Jews remain in the neighborhood, clinging to this building that was the center of their community for so many years. How to contact them? Trolling the internet, I found mention of a Rabbi Nochum Cywiak who had once served the shul. My internet searches failed to find the good Rabbi but did turn up a glatt kosher butcher in the Boston area by the name of Cywiak. Not a common name. So, on the

Walnut Street Shul in Chelsea,

Massachusetts

Synagogue Safari

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chance that one Cywiak might be related to another, I phoned the butcher at his place of business. When I explained my mission of searching for Rabbi Cywiak, he exclaimed, “That’s my father!” Cywiak the butcher said that his father was no longer affiliated with the Walnut Street Shul because the congregation was too small to afford a rabbi. However, he quickly gave me contact information for the gabbai, a cordial gentleman who welcomed my photographic documentation efforts.

Dealing with un-staffed synagogues is kind of like football: there can be all manner of fumbles. We had made an appointment to photograph the syna-gogue in a somewhat remote town in South Dakota. After crossing 235 sleep-inducing miles of featureless prairie, we waited in front of the synagogue. And we waited, and we waited. Finally, I called the synagogue president on his mobile phone. He explained that he had been called out of town on business but had arranged for someone else to meet us. Calling back a few minutes later, he explained that the person who was to meet us had inadver-tently forgotten the rendezvous and gone on vacation. “So sorry. Maybe next time,” he said. Standing 235 miles from nowhere, I felt like a bride who had been left at the altar. There wouldn’t be a next time. As my wife, dog Harley, and I stood in front of the synagogue pondering our next move, a red-haired lady walked by pushing a baby carriage. A brief bit of conversation ensued. Although not Jewish, she gave

art lessons from her nearby home and some of her students were Jewish. For some insane, convoluted reason that I no longer remember, she had keys to the synagogue. Bingo! We’re in. The moral: talk to the locals.

Speaking of talking to locals, we arrived in Jefferson City, Missouri in the late afternoon and went for a walk into town to check out the restaurants for dinner later. Just two blocks from our hotel, we spotted a wonderful old synagogue that we hadn’t known about. The plaque in

front of the small brick building read “The oldest temple west of the Mississippi that is still in continuous use.” Of course, the building was locked. However, in the parking lot of a nearby building, a lady was getting into her car. We asked her if she knew how we might gain access to the building. She happened to have a friend who had been recently married there and was on her honeymoon. She got out her cell phone and called the honeymooner. No answer. But she thought she remem-bered the name of the groom’s parents. Later, back at the hotel, I looked up the name and called. As it turned out, there was a Sisterhood meeting at the synagogue that evening and they were thrilled to have

us take photographs. I don’t know how much of a meeting they had, as after the photo-shoot, we spent a delightful hour visiting with the group.

My photo-shoots of well known synagogues are usually organized well in advance. Buildings famous for their architecture, such as Temple Beth El of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan are pestered so often for photo-ops that they must adopt a “just say no” policy. To arrange last summer’s photo-shoot of that building I began months before,

presenting my credentials and links to www.synagogues360.org so that they could understand that mine is a Jewish heritage preservation project, not just snapshots. Magnificent Temple Beth El was designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki, who designed the Twin Tower buildings of the World Trade Center. Photographing it was a kind of déjà vu experience for me as one of my first jobs after graduating from architecture school was as an architectural draftsman on the now, long gone Twin Towers.

Hopefully these remarks help answer the many questions that readers have asked about how I locate, choose and gain entry to the synagogues I photograph. ■

Only a handful of older Jews remain in the neighborhood, clinging to this building that was the

center of their community for so many years.

Temple Beth El of Bloomfield

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Today, economic pressures continue to test the ability to thrive and survive for many in our community. These pressures test our families, our relationships, and our character. They test our Jewish Community. There’s not a person alive who doesn’t need help at one point or another. No matter what your age, no matter your circumstances.

What kind of people are we in a crisis such as this? Our tradition instructs us that even while we take care of our own urgent needs and those of our immediate family, our responsibilities extend to all who are devastated by the continuing economic crisis. Our services are available to people of all ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles. Community members can come to us regardless of their financial means. The Federation staff handles each case with care and sensitivity. We can ease clients through challenging times with supportive crisis counseling, and if needed, concrete assistance.

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Well-Rounded Mizel Students

by Sandi Tilkin, Mizel Director

What is a well-rounded student? We think it is a Mizel student who can think clearly, be a

good problem-solver, and meet chal-lenges with an open mind.

Mizel students receive an excellent education in mathematics, various facets of the reading process, writing skills, science and social studies. The Hebrew/Judaic portion of our dual curriculum teaches Jewish history, culture, holiday celebrations, prayers, modern spoken Hebrew and love of Israel. In addition, our special subject areas of the curric-ulum embellish a child’s education by integrating secular subjects and discov-ering his/her talents that will contribute to future academic excellence.

To enhance basic subjects, students are exposed to a myriad of technology tools which include iPads, computers, and Smartboards. Beginning with our pre-kindergartners, they receive basic keyboarding instruction and learn to practice basic skills using our technology tools. Older students create short stories

using a cartoon format and research selected sites to increase their knowledge of identified classroom units in science and social studies. They practice gram-matical skills and solve mathematical equations on the Smartboard. However, the possibilities are endless.

The art program trains students to use multiple shades of color, become knowl-edgeable about famous artists and their particular techniques, learn perspective, and work with various kinds of texture. Younger students improve their small motor skills by lacing with yarn and tearing paper to make collages. All of these skills can be applied to creating artifacts related to Jewish celebrations. As Mizel students participate in the annual Sherwin Miller Purim Mask Invi-tational, they are frequently winners in several age categories. Their masks range from simple paper ones by younger students to those made of paper mache’ by older ones.

Students learn to read music with an emphasis on learning note value, tempo, and rhythm in our music program. They are taught to recognize famous composers and classical pieces for which they are famous. Students learn a variety of patriotic and secular songs,

SANDI TILKIN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

Sandi Tilkin, Director of the Flo &

Morris Mizel Jewish Community Day

School, has announced she will be

retiring at the end of the school year

in June 2014. For the past eight years

under Dr. Tilkin’s leadership, the school

has increased enrollment by 60% and

the students continue to excel in their

secular and Judaic education. Upon

retirement Dr. Tilkin will be able to

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ties and spend additional time with

her family. The entire Mizel commu-

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A nationwide search for a new

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as well as Jewish songs that relate to holiday celebrations and programs. Small instruments are used to accompany particular music selections. They are taught simple scales and learn basic choreography when performing for special events.

Physical Education classes emphasize physical fitness, basic large game skills, and sportsmanship. Students partici-pate in Jump Rope for Heart and enjoy game day during Lag B’Omer when all students are divided into teams across the grade levels. Camaraderie and leadership skills emerge as they work together as a team with older students helping younger ones. There are also opportunities to learn Israeli dances that integrate the Judaic curriculum.

Field trips to various places such as Wool-a-Roc, a Pioneer village, Tulsa Historical Society, Tulsa Aquarium, the symphony, ballet and plays all contribute to a Mizel student’s education. Special speakers, authors and concerts also come directly to the students at school to enhance the curriculum.

Our character development program features Jewish values such as honesty, integrity, friendship, and respect

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A well-rounded education is the hallmark of Mizel Jewish Community Day School. Our dual secular/Judaic program includes basic and advanced experiences inside and outside of school to foster excitement and a love of learning.

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Helping Handsby Eliyahu Krigel, Director of Education, Congregation

B’nai Emunah

In the land of Judea, there were once two brothers who eventually settled to live on either side of the Central Valley. Both brothers were farmers and their

passion for working the land drove their efforts to make the desert bloom. Even though Moshe and Chaim were close growing up, life happened and as they matured, they began to grow apart. They both settled down and began tending the land. Chaim began working on building his family along with his farm. Moshe put all his effort into developing the land but remained steadfast and determined to be by himself. One evening, Moshe had an

idea that he would take a big basket of his freshest produce and secretly walk it over to his brother’s house at midnight. Chaim had a large family by now while Moshe lived all alone. Moshe thought to himself that he could repair his distant relationship with his brother if he showed him the kindness of giving him his best vegetables to demonstrate how much he cared for his beloved.

That same night, Chaim thought to himself how lonely Moshe must feel living by himself. After talking with his wife, Chaim decided he would take two of his healthiest goats and give them as a present to Moshe to keep him company. Moshe left his farm on the east side of the valley at midnight with a large offering of vegetables while Chaim left his farm on the west side of the valley at the same time

leading the two goats. They met in the middle of the valley and were surprised to see each other with such generous presents. When King Solomon heard of the two brothers who met in the middle of the night both giving special gifts to the other, he concluded that the Temple should be built on this site. The brothers wanted to help each other because they cared for one another. King Solomon chose their meeting place as the site of the First Temple in Jerusalem because of their selflessness and care.

May the meeting place where Moshe and Chaim saw each other serve as our catalyst to remember our important charge to heal the world with our own two hands! ■

How can we take care of each other locally? We can go to the Tulsa Jewish

Retirement Center by visiting an elder

and hearing their story. We can have a

nosh at the Fig Café with friends and

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Spotlight:Jewish Federation

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L ast year the Jewish Federation of Tulsa launched a new social justice project. The

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The Community Garden is open to both Jewish and non-Jewish community members and promotes cross-cultural under-standing, leadership building and social and environmental responsibility through volunteer

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If you are interested in participating in the Community Garden, please contact Guido Setton at 918.495.1100.

Altamont Bakery

T he altamont bakery’s motto is “baking our way to a better world.” The bakery is a partner-

ship between Congregation B’nai Emunah and the Housing Faith Alliance of the Mental Health As-sociation in Tulsa.

Once a week, synagogue volun-teers work alongside formerly homeless residents of the Mental Health Association Altamont Apartments which inspired the bakery’s name. The bakery provides

not only a job to the residents, but also provides them with a sense of purpose and helps to rebuild their lives.

The two varieties of cookies from the Altamont Bakery are provided at a variety of retail estab-lishments in town, including both the synagogue and the JCC. For more information about getting involved with the Altamont Bakery or to become a retailer of the cookies, contact the synagogue at 918.583.7121.

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DECEMBER COMMUNITY EVENTS

Jewish Federation of TulsaKristallnacht Commemoration • Thurs., Dec. 12 • 7 p.m. • The Council for Holocaust Education will commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass, with a reading of Kathrine Pressman Taylor’s short novella of letters Address Unknown in the Sylvan Auditorium.

Fused Glass Jewelry Workshop • Sun., Dec. 15 • 2 p.m.–4 p.m. • Fuse glass to make your own one-of-a-kind jewelry using inclusions, etchings, and more. Glass techniques such as cutting, assembly and safety are addressed. Students also learn to attach bails to their uniquely-created jewelry. No prior experience is needed. Cost for this workshop must be paid in advance and is $55/JCC Members and $65/Non-Members. Fee covers glass and firing. A maximum of 10 students will be accepted so register early. Your check is your reservation.

Tulsa Jewish Film Series—Our Films Aren’t Selected: They’re Chosen! Film: Jewtopia • Mon., Dec. 16 • 7 p.m. • Circle Cinema (12 S. Lewis Ave.) • Christian O’Connell (Ivan Sergei) has met the girl of his dreams in Alison Marks (Jennifer Love Hewitt). Unfortunately, Christian told Alison (who happens to be a rabbi’s daughter) that his name was Avi Rosenberg, and that he was Jewish—neither of which are true. Desperate to keep up the illusion, he turns to his childhood best friend, Adam Lipschitz (Joel David Moore) to teach him how to “act Jewish.” But Adam has problems of his own, with a fiancé (Jamie-Lynn Sigler) pushing him closer to a mental breakdown as their wedding approaches and things quickly go completely and hilariously off the rails in this outrageous all-star comedy from the creators of the original hit international play seen by millions. Cost: $9/Adults, $7/Senior, Students, Military, $6/Circle Cinema Members.

Men’s Club • Wed., Dec. 18 • Noon •  Lunch will be followed by Scholar-In-Residence, Barak Raz. Barak just recently finished seven years of national service in the IDF, including five as a spokesperson, most recently as the Spokesperson for the Judea & Samaria Division of IDF Central Command—the IDF’s largest and most complex division, responsible for the region also referred to as the West Bank. Cost of the luncheon is $7. RSVP to Falisha at 918.495.1100 or mprescott@jewishtulsa.org by noon, Dec. 17. This will be held on the third Wednesday of the month and will be our only Men’s Club in December.

Koach: A Forum for Women without Partners • Sun., Dec. 22 • 11:30 a.m. • Join us for brunch and socializing at McNellie’s South, 7031 S. Zurich Ave. (near 71st & Yale). Each person will pay her own check. RSVP to Mindy at mprescott@jewishtulsa.org or 918.495.1100 by Dec. 19.

Brunch and Bingo • Wed., Dec. 25 • 11 a.m. •  Have nowhere to go on Dec. 25? Grab your family and friends and head over to the CSJCC to enjoy a delicious brunch and play Bingo for cash prizes. Grand prize will be a 2014 CSJCC Membership. Adults/$10, Children Five & Under /$5. RSVP no later than Mon. Dec. 23 to Mindy at 918.495.1100 or mprescott@jewishtulsa.org.

Temple Israel Chanukah Celebration:Dinner and Games • Sun., Dec. 1 • 5 p.m. • Celebrate Chanukah with your Temple Israel Family! Light the Chanukah lights, enjoy a delicious catered dinner, and cap the evening with fun Chanukah games and activities. RSVP to Holly Burger for dinner payment at holly@templetulsa.com.

TGIS Shabbat Service • Fri., Dec. 6 • 6 p.m. followed by Shabbat Dinner • Welcome Shabbat together with joyful prayer and warm community. All ages welcome. Contact Holly Burger for dinner reservations at holly@templetulsa.com.

Lunchtime Talmud Class • Thursdays • Noon-1 p.m. • Bring your lunch and engage in lively Talmudic study and discussion with Rabbi Karen Citrin. No prior experience or Hebrew background necessary. Men and women are welcome. Study these ancient texts together and discover their meaning for our lives today.

Sisterhood Social at Naples Flatbread and Wine Bar • Wed., Dec. 18 • 6:30 p.m. •  Meet the Sisters at Naples Flatbread and Wine Bar and enjoy savory food, delicious drinks and lots of laughs! No RSVP needed. Contact Lynne Rosenstein at Lynne8142@hotmail.com or 918.254.3083 with any questions.

The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

Exhibit: “Alexander Calder: Abstraction/Création” • Now–Feb. 2 • Mezzanine Gallery • Alexander Calder, a one-time engineering student who moved to Paris to become an artist, became an international sensation with his creation and development of abstract mobiles (hanging sculpture) Stabiles (floor mounted mobiles) and paintings. The 12 lithographs in this exhibit, La Mémoire Élémentaire, were created in the 1970s and are a perfect example of the sense of line and color that made Calder famous.

Exhibit: The Sexuality Spectrum •  Dec. 19–March 1 • Brodsky & Second Floor Exhibition Galleries • The Sexuality Spectrum offers an exploration of sexual orientation by over 50 international contemporary artists who explore a range of subjects: the evolving social and religious attitudes toward sexuality; issues of alienation, marginalization, and inclusion; the impact on the family, child-rearing, and life stages; violence and persecution; AIDS/HIV; and the influence of the LGBTQI community on the Jewish and larger world. Opening reception, Thurs., Dec. 19, 5–7 p.m.

Congregation B’nai Emunah Wishing Menorah in December • Do something wonderful for the kids and families of McClure Elementary School. McClure identifies families in extreme need, who cannot provide for themselves in ways we take for granted. When you enter the Synagogue in coming weeks, you’ll find a large menorah with cards indicating the wishes we want to fulfill. Take a slip, pledge yourself to help, and share your wrapped gift by dropping it off at the Synagogue before Mon., Dec. 9.

Congregational Chanukah Party and Contra Dancing • Mon., Dec. 2 • 6 p.m. •  Join the dance craze that’s taking Brooklyn, Silver Lake and now Tulsa by storm. As we celebrate this festival of lights, we’ll be light on our feet and ready to eat bountiful holiday treats. More information, 918.935.3373.

Smart Conversations from the 92|Y – Karen Armstrong and Tim Cahill •  Thurs., Dec. 5 • 7 p.m. • Smart Conversations 2013 features dynamic and visionary thinkers, newsmakers, and entertainers in live conversation via satellite from Manhattan. The fall season concludes with a spiritual exchange between Karen Armstrong and Thomas Cahill on

“Compassion.” Tickets for the single lecture cost $10. Students are admitted free of charge. Coffee, treats, and conversation precede and follow each performance. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 918.935.3373 or email reservations@bnaiemunah.com.

Sisterhood Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class • Thurs., Dec. 12 • 6 p.m. • Monica Basu, Senior Program Officer at the George Kaiser Family Foundation will lead Sisterhood members through the wonderful world of Indian cooking. As a native of India, Monica has been cooking Indian cuisine her entire life. The demonstration will take place in the dairy kitchen, followed by a festive meal. Space is limited. Those attending are also asked to bring a healthy, non-perishable food to be donated to McClure Elementary School. For further information, contact Sharon Cash at shcash@cox.net or Karen Blum.

Kids’ Shabbat • Fri., Dec. 13 • 6:15 p.m. • It’s the perfect way to begin Shabbat and the weekend. We prepare a lovely Shabbos dinner so you can relax with family and friends. A joyful and lively musical service follows. No reservation is needed for the service at 7 p.m. Please contact us at 918.935.3373 or email reservations@bnaiemunah.com by Thurs., Dec. 12, to guarantee your place at the dinner table.

12 for 12 Christmas Meals for Hospice Families • Tues., Dec. 24 • Volunteers will help prepare and deliver 12 complete turkey Christmas meals for families in hospice care who may not have the ability to provide a festive holiday meal for themselves. Kitchen volunteers will cook a meal worthy of the season, and later a separate group will make delivery of the hot Christmas Eve meals to the homes of the recipient families. If you’d like to be part of Twelve for Twelve by cooking earlier in the day or by delivering meals in the afternoon, please contact Rabbi Dan Kaiman at 918.583.7121.

Cookie Bake • Tues., Dec. 24 • Community members are invited to bake their favorite cookies and bars at home for this project any time during the month of December. If you begin early, please wrap your contribution securely and freeze it at home. The Synagogue only stores items baked in our own kitchens. Please drop your baked goods to the Synagogue on Dec. 24 before 1:00 p.m. We will tray everything for eventual distribution to hospital emergency rooms, waiting rooms, police and fire stations, the Ronald McDonald house—wherever essential services are offered on Christmas Day. If you would like to participate, please contact Rabbi Dan Kaiman at 918.583.7121.

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Memorable Moments

by Jennifer Lorch, Director of Youth and

Education, Temple Israel

I have a question for you: What is your most memorable Jewish moment or experience? 

Rabbi Karen and Rabbi Micah asked this question to Religious School parents and various Temple Israel lay leaders. I would like to share some responses with you, but first, take a moment to think of your own most memorable Jewish moment or experience.

Memorable moments included hearing the shofar blast, participating in an interac-tive and engaging Pesach seder, attending Jewish summer camp, and going to Israel. My most memorable Jewish moment was cooking in the kitchen, each year with my family as we prepared for our seder meals—making the matzah balls, taste testing the salt water to make sure that it was salty enough, chopping walnuts for the charoset, and so much more.

Judaism is a religion and culture of experience. The memories we remember include holiday celebrations, family gath-erings, and summer camp stories. While there are times when we can learn through

instruction, literally, the teacher handing over knowledge to a student, if this is the only way we are educating our children, we are not offering them the full picture.

Dr. Isa Aron, Professor of Jewish Education at HUC–J IR and Founding Director of the Experiment in Congre-gational Education, sat down with parents and lay leaders during the Rabbis’ Citrin Installation weekend to talk about the differences between instruction and enculturation. She explained that enculturation is, “the process by which newcomers are inducted into a culture. The practices and attitudes lay the ground-work for retaining knowledge and skills.” If we want our children to grow up feeling comfortable living a Jewish life, we need to teach them how to do that. Therefore, the classroom cannot be the only place for learning. Learning also takes place around your Shabbat dinner table, as you do tikun olam (help to repair the world), and during holiday ritual and life cycle experiences.

As a Jewish educator in the 21st century, it is important for me to think about how to teach Judaism in a way that is meaningful and effective. Given time limitations and families’ busy schedules, what is the right balance of experiential and classroom learning? How can class-room learning be experiential? What out of classroom experiences should we offer to our students and their families? As we continue to explore these questions at Temple Israel, I look forward to creating more memorable Jewish moments with you. ■

What is my most memorable Jewish moment or experience?

While there are times when we

can learn through instruction, literally, the

teacher handing over knowledge to a student, if this

is the only way we are educating our

children, we are not offering them the

full picture.

If we want our children to grow up feeling comfortable living a Jewish life,

we need to teach them how to do that.

A Thought About Chinuch (Education)

by Shiri Achiasaf-West, Shlicha

During this past month, I have been officially doing “educational work.” The title “educator” to me projects such high responsibility, such important work. I some-times wonder what makes a person an educator. Is it

the amount of knowledge acquired through the many years of studying about a certain subject, or is it about the way to deliver the message—the accuracy, the method, the reliable content?

I ask myself this question each time I go on a stage or step in front of a class of third graders, as well as when I am in front of Midrasha students and Adult Institute participants. I think that it is great that people come to listen to me, to follow my passion on

certain topics, to ask questions and to seek the ultimate accurate answer. Not always do I have the answer, but then I remember that in Judaism it has always been more about the questions rather than the answers, or at least, that is what I personally have been taught.

Given that, I, as an educator, can securely say that the more I teach—the more questions I have. It was years ago when I real-ized that I would always rather be the student than the teacher. I would rather listen than be listened to. I always feel that if I don’t have 100% of the knowledge on a certain topic that I shouldn’t talk about it.

And maybe therein lies the difference between teachers and educators. Since I am not a teacher, I believe that my role as an educator is to supply my listeners with not only knowledge but also help them to develop a sense of caring and involvement on a topic. For me to educate means to unlock the key that will open a very wide door, into which each individual can step and explore that room.

As I prepare my classes each week, I keep learning new things, reading updated articles and exploring various ways to introduce the new subject. For Midrasha, I have learned more about prophecy, incitement, and the other topics I spoke about. For Adult Institute, while at first I thought that I knew so much about the different minority groups in Israel, I discovered that I have yet to know even half of what there is to be learned. And I thank my students for that.

I suppose that along with being an educator, I expect from myself to never cease to learn. The more I learn the better and more confi-dent that I feel about educating others. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to speak about topics that I am passionate about, and I feel lucky that there is a crowd out there that is interested to listen to me—even on very cold November evenings. ■

Not always do I have the answer, but then I remember that in Judaism it has always been more about the questions

rather than the answers, or at least, that is what I personally have been taught.

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Fuel for Thought: Clean Diesel

by John Hill, Manager of Audi Tulsa

Sometimes consumers understand the benefits of clean diesel immediately. Through their research, they’ve found that today’s clean diesel engines all but sip the fuel and emit less CO2 than their gasoline equivalents. As for the skeptics, the ones who remember diesel engines from the sooty old days of charcoal-black smoke and stuttering spasms of accelerations, they may need more convincing.

It’s no secret that America has been importing new refine-ments and innovations from Europe since there’s been an America. Clean diesel will jump the pond for the same reasons Europeans have turned to it: value and performance. Given its power density and efficiency, Audi racecars, for example, have regularly won the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans with diesel engines. Anyone who has ever driven the autobahn in Germany knows the importance of performance and efficiency, so maybe those millions of Europeans who own a diesel vehicle are on to something!

A drop of diesel has more inherent energy than the same amount of gasoline, but they start as the exact same thing: crude oil. Fuels are separated by their boiling points through distillation. Once properly distilled, the next step for diesel fuel is a little refinement. First, high-sulfur distillates, like diesel or jet fuel, are heated to temperatures that exceed 600˚ F. In other words, it’s necessary to properly clean the fuel, making the difference between the old-school version of diesel and the ultra-low-sulfur kind that is certified for use in all 50 states.

The fuel itself was named after a German engineer, Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel, but he didn’t invent the fuel—he invented the engine that used it. It differs from the traditional gasoline engine in many ways, but the major difference, other than the fuel used, was the way a gas engine would mix air and fuel. With gas, the mixture would ignite with the help of a spark plug ignition system, while a diesel engine compresses air first at higher pressure, then injects the fuel which leads to improved efficiency and power. The average gas engine compresses at a ratio between 8:1 and 12:1, while diesel engines compress anywhere between 14:1 and 16:8:1.

With greater compression, a diesel engine will go farther than you might even want to go. Clean diesel can make any interstate your home and put almost any horizon within reach, extending your range by 150 miles or more. And diesel is readily available at fueling stations. In fact, you can find a diesel pump at more than 52% of all stations nationwide (higher concentrations along Interstates and major highways).

There are four great reasons to go diesel: 1) Cleaner fuel 2) Better fuel economy 3) Fewer moving parts and 4) Superior torque.

With the Audi Clean Diesel, you can drive to Denver, Cincinnati, Atlanta, or Chicago on one tank. It’s all fuel for thought!

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MazelsBat Mitzvah Maia Lynn Anderson

Maia Lynn Anderson, daughter of Amy Anderson and Doug Anderson, and sister of Eli Anderson, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah

on December 7 at Congregation B’nai Emunah which corresponds to 4 Tevet 5774. She is a seventh grade honor student at Carver Middle School whose special interests include swimming, photography, and spending time with her friends. For her mitzvah project, Maia will collect books for Tulsa Educare.

Maia is the granddaughter of David Golzar of Tulsa. Maia will be joined by her aunts, uncle, cousin, and friends from across the United States. Preparations for her Bat Mitzvah have been led by Moreh Greg “Skee” Raskin. Please join the Anderson family for Havdalah services at 4:30 p.m. and the Kiddush to follow.

Bat Mitzvah Gracie Arlan

Gracie Arlan, daughter of Todd and Mary Arlan, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on December 7 at Temple Israel which corresponds to 4 Tevet

5774. She is a seventh grade honor student at Jenks Middle School where she is on the Seventh Grade Jenks Black Pom Squad. Gracie also enjoys playing soccer, attending Greene Family Camp and spending time with her younger sister, Emily and their pets. For her mitzvah project, Gracie has volunteered at the

Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma’s Back Packs for Kids Program. Gracie is the granddaughter of Rick and Sue Arlan of Tulsa and Shirley Turner of Beckley, West Virgina. Gracie will be joined by friends and relatives from across the country. She has been assisted in her Bat Mitzvah preparations by Cantor Kari Siegel-Eglash, Rabbi Karen Citrin, Rabbi Micah Citrin, and Rabbi Emeritus Charles Sherman. The community is invited to join the Arlan family for the Saturday morning service beginning at 11 a.m. at Temple Israel, followed by a Kiddush luncheon in the Miller Auditorium.

Bar Mitzvah Jacob Genga

Jacob Genga will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at Congregation B’nai

Emunah on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 6:15 p.m. He is the son of Hilary and John Genga, the brother of Emery Genga and the grandson of Bobby and Marillyn Greenberg. Jacob and his family live in Encino, California, but he is thrilled to be having his service in Tulsa where he can celebrate with his family and friends. Jacob is especially grateful to Rabbi Fitzerman and Eliyahu Krigel, who have gone above and beyond to help get him prepared across the miles, and to Ruti Udovich, his outstanding teacher in California. Jacob is an honor student in the seventh grade at Oakwood Middle School and an accomplished musician who performs in both jazz and rock bands. For his mitzvah project, Jacob is working with the North Hollywood Food Bank, which provides necessities to thousands of families throughout the year. Rather than sending invitations, Jacob would like to welcome the community to his Bar Mitzvah service and the dinner immediately following.

Birth: Henry Edward Mason

Dr. Jeremy Mason and Karly Mason welcomed their first child, son Henry Edward Mason on October 19, 2013. Maternal grandfather is Dr.

Kenneth Wiemar of Tulsa. Paternal grandparents are Dr. Elliott Mason and Gale Mason of Broken Arrow.

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Kristallnacht Commemoration: Address Unknown

The council for Holocaust Education will commemo-rate the 75th Anniversary of Kristallnacht, the night of

broken glass, with a reading of Kath-rine Pressman Taylor’s short novella of letters Address Unknown on Thursday, December 12 at 7 p.m. in the Sylvan Auditorium.

Published in 1938, just prior to Kristallnacht, Taylor’s book was one of the first indictments of Nazism as she developed the story of the relationship between two businessmen, one who has moved back to Germany and one who remains in San Francisco. Taylor decided to write Address Unknown, inspired by a small news article describing American students in Germany who wrote home about Nazi atrocities which many Amer-icans would not accept as true.

In letters written between 1932 and 1934, the book tells the story of Martin

Schulz and Max Eisenstein, business partners and friends. Dr. Joseph Bradley, professor of History at the University of Tulsa and member of the Council for Holocaust Education, will intro-duce Address Unknown with a brief description of the rise of Hitler and the fate of the Jews in Europe. Tulsa actors, Randy Whalen and David Virili will appear as the two businessmen whose relationship deteriorates over time, as the German begins to believe in Adolf Hitler and the American worries about the fate of his sister, a Jewish actress who lives in Germany. Alice Blue and Jack Zanerhaft, co-Vice Chairs of the Council for Holocaust Education, as well as children of Holocaust survivors, will deliver their thoughts about this important anniversary.

Admission is free for this special event. Seating is limited, and early arrival is suggested to assure seating. ■

November 9, 1938 is remembered as Kristallnacht: The Night of Broken Glass. In two days, over 250

synagogues were burned, 7,000

Jewish businesses were vandalized,

dozens of Jewish people were

killed, all while German police

and fire brigades stood by and

watched. These pogroms became

known as Kristallnacht drawing this

description from the glass shattered

from store windows, littering

the streets.

The morning following, 30,000

German Jewish men were arrested

and taken to concentration camps.

Their crime: that they were Jewish.

Jewish businesses were not allowed

to re-open unless they were

managed by non-Jews. Curfews

were placed on Jews. As time

passed, more and more laws were

enacted against Jews, barring them

from schools, public places and

businesses, creating a climate of fear

and panic.

November 9, 1938 is viewed as the

beginning of the Holocaust, when

6,000,000 Jews were murdered and

7,000,000 other people were killed

by the Nazis during World War II.

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