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News of the Jewish VA Peninsula Community Pool News & Events Page 10 - 11 2019 Summer Camp Page 6 Jewish Community News Executive Director’s Message - Steven Wendell Good-byes Are Never Easy For nearly fifteen years, the Meyers family has been a significant part of our Jewish community. Jenn began her professional career at the UJC in the summer of 2006 as a part-time Education Assistant and Community Outreach Coordinator. Almost immediately, her innovative impact was felt with the launch of “Hanukkah at City Center,” a community program that continues to draw hundreds of affiliated and unaffiliated members of the Jewish community and general community a dozen years later. In Jenn’s own words: “My favorite part in the beginning years was bringing an idea to the table and getting the go ahead to give it a try.” In a note Jenn sent to me this week, she said, in part: “It’s never easy to say goodbye… This was not an easy decision to make. The mentoring I received over the last 13 years has been invaluable to my growth as a Jewish professional, educator and administrator and the friendships I have made here are irreplaceable…I am grateful for all we’ve been through and I am looking forward to seeing the continued success of the UJCVP.” Jenn has seen her responsibilities and professional roles evolve and grow over the years. When the UJC opened its Williamsburg satellite preschool, Jenn’s role expanded to become the Assistant Education Director. Three years later, after the closing of the Williamsburg site, Jenn was asked to lead the effort to create more Jewish programming for the community by taking on the new national program initiative of “Public Space Judaism” in our community, a challenge she fully embraced. Ten years ago, with the help of a generous grant from the Levin Family, Jenn was asked to develop the PJ Library book program on the Peninsula. From its early, slow beginnings, under Jenn’s leadership, PJ Library has connected over 250 local families raising Jewish children, to our community. Wherever these families are in their Jewish journey, our small but impactful community is able to offer 20-25 programs annually from Babies and Bagels to PJ Library to PJ Our Way programs. Five years ago, the UJC opened its Infant and Toddler program, and Jenn’s responsibilities increased again to running the daily operations of that part of the Sarfan Center. Jenn noted that; “Over the years I have immensely enjoyed seeing these young babies grow and become tiny people during their first 2 years of life under the care and love of the amazing teachers and our special ‘Sarfan method’.” With the tremendous growth of early childhood and Jewish programing in last few years, the UJC once again turned to Jenn to become the full-time director of Jewish programming and part of the UJC administrative team. And again, in her own words, Jenn commented that,“I have Annual Meeting Page 8 continued on page 2 “A Lifetime of Caring” June 2019/5779
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Pool News amp Events Page 10 - 11
2019 Summer CampPage 6
Jewish Community NewsExecutive Directorrsquos Message - Steven WendellGood-byes Are Never Easy
For nearly fifteen years the Meyers family has been a significant part of our Jewish community Jenn began her professional career at the UJC in the summer of 2006 as a part-time Education Assistant and Community Outreach Coordinator Almost immediately her innovative impact was felt with the launch of ldquoHanukkah at City Centerrdquo a community program that continues to draw hundreds of affiliated and unaffiliated members of the Jewish community and general community a dozen years later In Jennrsquos own words ldquoMy favorite part in the beginning years was bringing an idea to the table and getting the go ahead to give it a tryrdquo
In a note Jenn sent to me this week she said in part ldquoItrsquos never easy to say goodbyehellip This was not an easy decision to make The mentoring I received over the last 13 years has been invaluable to my growth as a Jewish professional educator and administrator and the friendships I have made here are irreplaceablehellipI am grateful for all wersquove been through and I am looking forward to seeing the continued success of the UJCVPrdquo
Jenn has seen her responsibilities and professional roles evolve and grow over the years When the UJC opened its Williamsburg satellite preschool Jennrsquos role expanded to become the Assistant Education Director Three years later after the closing of the Williamsburg site Jenn was asked to lead the effort to create more Jewish programming for the community by taking on the new national program initiative of ldquoPublic Space Judaismrdquo in our community a challenge she fully embraced
Ten years ago with the help of a generous grant from the Levin Family Jenn was asked to develop the PJ Library book program on the Peninsula From its early slow
beginnings under Jennrsquos leadership PJ Library has connected over 250 local families raising Jewish children to our community Wherever these families are in their Jewish journey our small but impactful community is able to offer 20-25 programs annually from Babies and Bagels to PJ Library to PJ Our Way programs
Five years ago the UJC opened its Infant and Toddler program and Jennrsquos responsibilities increased again to running the daily operations of that part of the Sarfan Center Jenn noted that ldquoOver the years I have immensely enjoyed seeing these young babies grow and become tiny people during their first 2 years of life under the care
and love of the amazing teachers and our special lsquoSarfan methodrsquordquo
With the tremendous growth of early childhood and Jewish programing in last few years the UJC once again turned to Jenn to become the full-time director of Jewish programming and part of the UJC administrative team And again in her own words Jenn commented thatldquoI have
Annual MeetingPage 8
continued on page 2
ldquoA Lifetime of Caringrdquo June 20195779
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Contents Departments
bull Executive Director Message 1bull Director of Dev Message 3bull UJC Endowment 4bull Presidentrsquos Message 5bull Fund Donations 10bull Area Congregations 14 -17bull UJC Grand Club 17bull Mikveh Moment 19
Features
bull Summer Camp 6bull 5K Fun Run Sarfan Center 7bull UJCVP Annual Meeting 8bull Yom HaShoah Program 9bull Pool News amp Events 10 - 11bull Hebrew School Graduates 13bull William amp Mary Hillel 18
Executive Directorrsquos Message continued from page 1
missed seeing the childrenrsquos faces daily but have enjoyed bringing new ideas and events to the Community that UJC Passport Members and guests seems to enjoyrdquo
In my five years working with Jenn I have consistently been impressed with her devotion to Judaism in her personal and family life her synagogue life and her life as a Jewish professional She has constantly advocated for the highest quality of programs that touch the lives of our membership and the broader community At staff meetings we sometimes joke about her occasionally ldquoover the toprdquo idealism but she has played a key role in keeping me and the UJC focused on the importance of the impact we can play in the lives of our Jewish community from
infants to seniors Jennrsquos programs have covered the gamut from standing-room-only crowds at Yom Hashoah to more intimate activities such as our recent Jewish films series But regardless of the numbers all Jennrsquos programs have reflected her attention to detail and her passion for Jewish education
All of us at the UJC sincerely wish Jenn Dave Ella and Erin the best as they embark on their new adventure The Jewish community of Denver Colorado will be greatly enriched by their presence and participation as we have been here on the Peninsula
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Director of Development Message - Sarah BarnettCampaign
Thank you to all of you who have contributed to another successful UJCVP Annual Campaign Though at this writing final numbers are not yet complete we are on track to surpass last yearrsquos Annual Campaign total Remember it is never too late If we havenrsquot been able to reach you yet or if you have never participated in our annual efforts it is NEVER too later In fact we hope you will all l consider being a part of our exciting effort in community building that has lasted for over 70 years
Our work is not complete until we have reached every community household Striving to maintain and grow our donor base is a crucial part of planning for our future We are excited about our contemporary communal vision that has become the envy of other small Jewish communities In fact we recently hosted a delegation from the Knoxville TN Jewish Alliance looking to us as an example of how to optimally sustain a small vibrant and cohesive Jewish community
We are so proud of what we can accomplish with the help of our donor partners Increased UJC programs are thriving bringing more people to our campus The Sarfan Early Childhood Center is bursting at the seams as one of the few NAEYC accredited schools on the Peninsula Last year we were voted ldquoBest Peninsula Early Childhood Centerrdquo by Coastal Virginia Magazinersquos Readers Choice Awards Our Community Hebrew School educates children from Williamsburg and the Lower Peninsula from multiple congregations while our comprehensive youth program continues to grow in its second year attracting youth from kindergarten through high school with JCCY PJ Our Way and BBYO programming Our accredited day camp remains a summer favorite especially enjoying our Israeli summer emissaries (schlichim)
Growing Hillels at CNU and William and Mary rely on our support while Jewish Family Service thrives as the caring arm of our community All of this is enhanced by our reentry membership to the Jewish Community Center Association (JCCA) of North America affording us access to all that the JCC world has to offer in professional and program development
To invest in our future is to be a part of something special in sustaining a greater Jewish community Visit us today at wwwujcvporgpledge
Campaign 2020
In the meantime work never stops here and our Campaign Council is busy at work planning for Campaign 2020 We are extremely pleased that our seasoned volunteer and experienced Campaign Chair Wendy Eisner will be joined by a somewhat greener yet equally as enthusiastic Mike Stupar to co-chair the upcoming campaign We look forward to great ideas from both of them
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Endowment
We make magic with the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula Endowment Inc
When our communal visionaries created this Endowment entity they knew how important it was but couldnrsquot know of the future good it would do This year the UJCVP entered a partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camps (wwwjewishcampsorg) to officially become a ldquoOne Happy Camperrdquo grant community When our Endowment was created neither the Foundation nor the OHC program existed Today FJC is at the forefront of promoting and strengthening Jewish overnight camping in the nonprofit sector recognizing the tremendous impact overnight camping has on our youth and their future connection to Judaism Jewish leadership and Jewish community OHC grants are one-time grants (up to $1000) given to first-time Jewish campers going to nonprofit Jewish overnight camps Eligible children are vetted and funded by OHC partners and FJC There are very few small communities that are part of the OHC partnership cohort but we feel that this is an important message to our community that we value these programs and want to encourage our children to attend one of the hundreds of available overnight programs Our participation also serves to remind the larger Jewish world that we matter and that children from small communities deserve the same attention and resources that their larger community peers receive In fact in many ways it is more important for our children to have the opportunity to experience a period of time immersed in a majority Jewish environment
Funds from our Endowment Unrestricted Fund make these grants possible After several years of financial partnering the UJCVP will be required to pick up the total bill on our own making these available funds even more important If you are interested in learning more about the One Happy Camper partnership or interested in helping to fund its future viability please contact sarahujcvporg for more information
We are happy that in our first year we budgeted to provide 4 first-time grants and have so far approved 3 of these we are on our way to number 4 If you are interested in a grant for your child for this summer or the future please contact sarahujcvporg
Do you have the soaps shampoos and other toiletries that are in your hotel rooms when you travel People in homeless shelters centers for abused women and other havens for the less fortunate can always use these items
Please bring them by the UJC when you can and they will be distributed to persons in need If you have any questions please get in touch with Stan Glasofer at 930 -4606 or glasoferverizonnet
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 5
Presidentrsquos Message - Jenny David
My husband Josh our children and I traveled to Israel in March We were fortunate to spend time in different areas of the country and while we were in Tel Aviv Hamas launched rockets from Gaza into Israel We awoke early one morning to learn that thirty rockets had been launched since we went to sleep the night before and because Israel had ordered all bomb shelters in Tel Aviv to be opened we found written instructions pushed under our hotel room door for accessing the bomb shelter on our hallway In the face of this threat the resilience of the Israelis amazed us Life carried on While the IDF activated troops to Gaza Israelis went to school and work shopped ate in restaurants and generally conducted their day-to-day affairs A few days after the rocket launches started the conflict died down and it seemed that there would be peace Unfortunately that peace was short-lived About a month after we returned home Hamas again launched rockets at Israel this time in excess of 500 and Israel was forced to react Israel is a complicated place and many of us have complicated feelings about it Whether it is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict the disputed land in the Golan and the West Bank or Israelirsquos own domestic politics and policies regarding control by the ultra-Orthodox there are many issues with which we could find fault But Israel is ours It is our homeland and the existence of Israel is critically important to the safety of Jews throughout the world It is the place we can go when there is no other place to go
Just this past week which was the week during which Israel celebrated its 71st birthday I saw a link on an online news source that said ldquoThreat of violence against Jews in US at alarming levelsrdquo It is undisputed that acts of anti-Semitism have increased in the US in the past few years with Jews being the targets of hateful speech threats physical violence and most horrifically gun violence at the
Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and the Chabad of Poway near San Diego Being Jewish in the US today looks very different than it did even seven months ago and unwavering bi-partisan support for Israel is no longer a guarantee
So what do we do As a community our synagogues and the UJCVP are working with professionals to significantly increase security at our local Jewish institutions Individually and as a community we MUST speak out against anti-Semitism we MUST communicate to our lawmakers the importance of the safety of American Jews we MUST communicate to our lawmakers the importance of Israel not only for stability and democracy in the Middle East but also to the safety of every Jew in the world and we MUST be involved in and support Jewish organizations locally internationally and in Israel
ShalomJenny
6 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 7
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June 2019 | Jewish Community News 9
Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony-Jennifer Meyers
Many thank yous come to mind when thinking of last monthrsquos Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony It was standing room only for this meaningful program held on National Holocaust Remembrance Day
Thank you to the 2 survivors and 15 second - third - and fourth generation survivors who were honored as they lit candles This year the candle of hope was introduced and lit by 2 of our youngest community members Eliot Sheetz and Yishai Hyman As we honored the most innocent victims of terror at our synagogues our churches our mosques our schools and our places of social gathering during these times of darkness and challenge our response should be to increase the light and hope toward building a brighter future
Thank you to Alec Wolf who played the cello beautifully as he enhanced the evening with his beautiful renditions of inspiring music
Thank you to Jewish Book Council guest speaker Dr Rebecca Erbelding author of Rescue Board The Untold Story of Americarsquos Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe This book is the winner of the 2018 National Jewish Book Award for writing based on archival material Dr Erbelding spoke and wrote about how ldquountil January 1944 the United States had no policy regarding the mass murder of Jews we now call the Holocaust On January 16 1944 Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr and several members of his staff pleaded with President Franklin Roosevelt convincing him to create the WRB and establish a policy of relief and rescue The WRB staff almost all young Treasury Department lawyers opened a refugee camp in upstate New York started a psychological warfare campaign sent false papers into enemy territory negotiated ransom offers with Nazis and ultimately saved tens of thousands of livesrdquo
Thank you to Sandy Katz Helaine Shinske Ruth Sacks and the many additional Holocaust Writing amp Visual Arts Competition committee members including readers and competition final judges who reviewed 427 writing entries and 24 art pieces from 19 teachers in 13 different middle and high schools Thank you to the generosity of the SarfanGary S and William M Nachman Philanthropic Fund of the UJC Endowment Fund through which this competition is made possible One of the primary goals of this writing competition is to encourage young people to apply the lessons of history to the moral decisions they make today Through studying the Holocaust students explored the issues of moral courage as well as the dangers of prejudice peer pressure unthinking obedience to authority and indifference This is the 18th year of the competition and it provides students an opportunity to think and express themselves creatively about what they have learned
Thank you to the teachers and administrators for encouraging their students to participate in this worthwhile project and thank you to the all of the UJC staff who made this evening possible
10 Jewish Community News | June 2019
The UJC is once again partnering with the Glendale Community Pool for all our summer swimming
Interested in a pool membership Go to wwwujcvporgprogram-passport
Lifeguards Needed Questions or interested lifeguards (16 or older) contact Sara Traster at strasterujcvporg Must have or get lifeguard certification
Opening Weekend Fri May 24th 4-8pmSat May 25th 11am-9pmSun May 26th 1-8pmMon May 27th 11am-8pm
Open Hours through June 9th
Saturdays 11am-9pmSundays 1-8pm
Special Hours on Fri June 14th 2-8pm
Normal Summer Hours beginning June 15th Sundays amp Mondays 1-8pmTuesThursFri 11am-8pmWednesdays amp Saturdays 11am-9pm
NEWS
Holocaust Education Fund Honoring Marilyn amp Mark Nataupskyrsquos 50th wedding anniversary
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Betty amp Roy Lasris on the birth of their first grandchild
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Ruby Conn for being the Director of Peninsula Realtors
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Bert Aaron for being named Citizen of the year by the Daily Press
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Charles Friedman a speedy recovery
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Joan Rosenbaum a full recovery
Ethel Krinick
In honor of Tess GoldblattEthel Krinick
Yom Hashoah remembranceLori amp Jeff Luckman
Yom Hashoah remembranceNicole Yancey
UJC Preschool Fund
In honor of Ruth Ann Schoenbaum and in memory of Leon Schoenbaum
Barbara amp Louis Silverman
Honoring Rhea Wolframrsquos 100th birthday
Rhonda Melissa Caroline Brian amp Art Diamond
Grand Club In memory of Bernice Adelson
Celia amp Bernard Friedland
Unrestricted Endowment Fund In memory of Louis Katz
Ettalea Kanter
PJ Library
Honoring the kids who readShirley Stein
In honor of Judy and Leon SalzmanMarcia amp Caryn Levy
Fund Donations
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 11
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June 2019 | Jewish Community News 13
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The UJCVP Community Hebrew School
Wishes to Congratulate Our Class of 2019
ETHAN CLINKENBEARDREECE DAVID
KAIA HENDERSONYONA HYMAN
REBECCA KEENEJAKE PODOLIN
BRAD RUBENSTEINEVAN SCHORR
14 Jewish Community News | June 2019
TEMPLE BETH EL
Williamsburg Virginia
Temple Beth El is located at 600 Jamestown Road Williamsburg Virginia For additional information call (757) 220-1205
ITrsquoS OUR RITUAL
SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY EVE ndash Starting at 730PM
SATURDAY MORNING ndash at 1000AM
For details check the Temple Beth El E-News or call the office
As June Has Arrived Do Rememberhellip
hellipThroughout The Summer
Shabbat Services vary during the summer Check the weekly E-News or call the TBE office
for services dates and times
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 15
Temple Sinai11620 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA 23601(757) 596-8352
June 2019All are welcome to our services programs and activities
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services (1000 am) followed by lunch- June 15th- June 29th
- Friday Night Shabbat Services (730 pm)- June 7th (Shavuot)- June 21st (Shabbat Malachim)
For further information to any of the above events please call 596-8352
Rabbi Seacuteverine Sokol (1-314-628-9196) rabbiseverinegmailcom Administrator - Mary Beth Colgan - adminnnsinaihrcoxmailcom
(757) 596-8352 - office (757) 596-8492 ndash fax | Web address httpwwwtemplesinai-nnorg wwwfacebookcompagesTemple-Sinai161739667352609t
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OfficeCEVOgmailcomwwwemetvororg
757-952-3737
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Special Events amp Other NewsShabbat ServicesErev Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 630pm unless otherwise noted
June 7Erev Shabbat service led by the Meyers Family
June 14Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service featuring Cantorial Soloist Jonathan Rathsam
June 21Lay-led Erev Shabbat service
June 28Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service
June 2nd Religious School Jerusalem DayEnd of the Year Seder ndash This will be enjoyed by the religious school in the late afternoonevening
16 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Adath Jeshurun is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Aryeh Leifert from Israel to join us as our cantor for the High Holidays this year Rabbi Leifert has been with us before We are looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Shavout (the festival of weeks) commemorates Israelrsquos receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai In the synagogue we read the story of the Revelation at Sinai in which Hashem descended and communicated directly with Israel giving the nation the Ten Commandments and its unique mission to Hashem and mankind We also read the book of Ruth telling the story of one of Israelrsquos finest converts One custom of Shavout is eating dairy foods such as CHEESECAKE
Shavout begins at sundown on June 8th
Save the Date
Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky Sunday
June 23 2019 830am - Woods Course
More information to comeCall Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email kbmkbmurovlawcom
Service ScheduleFridays at 6PM Shabbat Mornings at 930 AM
Monday and Thursday Morning Minyanim at 745 AM
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
Telephone 757-930-0820 | Website wwwajshulcomRabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836
401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606 bull 757-826-5894 officerodefsholomtempleorg bull wwwrodefsholomtempleorg
Candle Lighting Times June 7 804 pmJune 8 909 pm ShavoutJune 9 909 pm ShavoutJune 14 808 pmJune 21 810 pmJune 28 811 pm Rabbi Litt Shabbos ScheduleJune 14thJuly 12thAug 2nd
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
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June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
2 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Contents Departments
bull Executive Director Message 1bull Director of Dev Message 3bull UJC Endowment 4bull Presidentrsquos Message 5bull Fund Donations 10bull Area Congregations 14 -17bull UJC Grand Club 17bull Mikveh Moment 19
Features
bull Summer Camp 6bull 5K Fun Run Sarfan Center 7bull UJCVP Annual Meeting 8bull Yom HaShoah Program 9bull Pool News amp Events 10 - 11bull Hebrew School Graduates 13bull William amp Mary Hillel 18
Executive Directorrsquos Message continued from page 1
missed seeing the childrenrsquos faces daily but have enjoyed bringing new ideas and events to the Community that UJC Passport Members and guests seems to enjoyrdquo
In my five years working with Jenn I have consistently been impressed with her devotion to Judaism in her personal and family life her synagogue life and her life as a Jewish professional She has constantly advocated for the highest quality of programs that touch the lives of our membership and the broader community At staff meetings we sometimes joke about her occasionally ldquoover the toprdquo idealism but she has played a key role in keeping me and the UJC focused on the importance of the impact we can play in the lives of our Jewish community from
infants to seniors Jennrsquos programs have covered the gamut from standing-room-only crowds at Yom Hashoah to more intimate activities such as our recent Jewish films series But regardless of the numbers all Jennrsquos programs have reflected her attention to detail and her passion for Jewish education
All of us at the UJC sincerely wish Jenn Dave Ella and Erin the best as they embark on their new adventure The Jewish community of Denver Colorado will be greatly enriched by their presence and participation as we have been here on the Peninsula
ldquoLeich lrsquoshalomrdquo ldquoGo toward peacerdquo
Sports InjuryThe Name to Remember is Dr JR Barley
Board-certified and fellowship trained Dr Barley specializes in primary care sports medicine and concussion care Dr Barley has served as a team physician for several sports organizations including Wake Forest University
757-534-676712200 Warwick Blvd Suite 310 bull Newport News VA 23601
Sports Medicine
When you shop at smileamazoncom Amazon donates to your favorite charitable organization
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 05 of the purchase price to the charitable organization you select
On your first visit to smileamazoncom select United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula to have your donations go to the J Every little bit counts
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 3
Director of Development Message - Sarah BarnettCampaign
Thank you to all of you who have contributed to another successful UJCVP Annual Campaign Though at this writing final numbers are not yet complete we are on track to surpass last yearrsquos Annual Campaign total Remember it is never too late If we havenrsquot been able to reach you yet or if you have never participated in our annual efforts it is NEVER too later In fact we hope you will all l consider being a part of our exciting effort in community building that has lasted for over 70 years
Our work is not complete until we have reached every community household Striving to maintain and grow our donor base is a crucial part of planning for our future We are excited about our contemporary communal vision that has become the envy of other small Jewish communities In fact we recently hosted a delegation from the Knoxville TN Jewish Alliance looking to us as an example of how to optimally sustain a small vibrant and cohesive Jewish community
We are so proud of what we can accomplish with the help of our donor partners Increased UJC programs are thriving bringing more people to our campus The Sarfan Early Childhood Center is bursting at the seams as one of the few NAEYC accredited schools on the Peninsula Last year we were voted ldquoBest Peninsula Early Childhood Centerrdquo by Coastal Virginia Magazinersquos Readers Choice Awards Our Community Hebrew School educates children from Williamsburg and the Lower Peninsula from multiple congregations while our comprehensive youth program continues to grow in its second year attracting youth from kindergarten through high school with JCCY PJ Our Way and BBYO programming Our accredited day camp remains a summer favorite especially enjoying our Israeli summer emissaries (schlichim)
Growing Hillels at CNU and William and Mary rely on our support while Jewish Family Service thrives as the caring arm of our community All of this is enhanced by our reentry membership to the Jewish Community Center Association (JCCA) of North America affording us access to all that the JCC world has to offer in professional and program development
To invest in our future is to be a part of something special in sustaining a greater Jewish community Visit us today at wwwujcvporgpledge
Campaign 2020
In the meantime work never stops here and our Campaign Council is busy at work planning for Campaign 2020 We are extremely pleased that our seasoned volunteer and experienced Campaign Chair Wendy Eisner will be joined by a somewhat greener yet equally as enthusiastic Mike Stupar to co-chair the upcoming campaign We look forward to great ideas from both of them
For the Most Up-To-Date Information On
All Things UJC Visit Us on Facebook
wwwfacebookcomujcvp2200 EXECUTIVE DRIVE SUITE A HAMPTON VA 23666
Sherri L Becker ODFAAO American Board of Optometry Diplomat
Office 757-827-0009 | Fax 757-827-2820beckereyecarecom
4 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Endowment
We make magic with the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula Endowment Inc
When our communal visionaries created this Endowment entity they knew how important it was but couldnrsquot know of the future good it would do This year the UJCVP entered a partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camps (wwwjewishcampsorg) to officially become a ldquoOne Happy Camperrdquo grant community When our Endowment was created neither the Foundation nor the OHC program existed Today FJC is at the forefront of promoting and strengthening Jewish overnight camping in the nonprofit sector recognizing the tremendous impact overnight camping has on our youth and their future connection to Judaism Jewish leadership and Jewish community OHC grants are one-time grants (up to $1000) given to first-time Jewish campers going to nonprofit Jewish overnight camps Eligible children are vetted and funded by OHC partners and FJC There are very few small communities that are part of the OHC partnership cohort but we feel that this is an important message to our community that we value these programs and want to encourage our children to attend one of the hundreds of available overnight programs Our participation also serves to remind the larger Jewish world that we matter and that children from small communities deserve the same attention and resources that their larger community peers receive In fact in many ways it is more important for our children to have the opportunity to experience a period of time immersed in a majority Jewish environment
Funds from our Endowment Unrestricted Fund make these grants possible After several years of financial partnering the UJCVP will be required to pick up the total bill on our own making these available funds even more important If you are interested in learning more about the One Happy Camper partnership or interested in helping to fund its future viability please contact sarahujcvporg for more information
We are happy that in our first year we budgeted to provide 4 first-time grants and have so far approved 3 of these we are on our way to number 4 If you are interested in a grant for your child for this summer or the future please contact sarahujcvporg
Do you have the soaps shampoos and other toiletries that are in your hotel rooms when you travel People in homeless shelters centers for abused women and other havens for the less fortunate can always use these items
Please bring them by the UJC when you can and they will be distributed to persons in need If you have any questions please get in touch with Stan Glasofer at 930 -4606 or glasoferverizonnet
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 5
Presidentrsquos Message - Jenny David
My husband Josh our children and I traveled to Israel in March We were fortunate to spend time in different areas of the country and while we were in Tel Aviv Hamas launched rockets from Gaza into Israel We awoke early one morning to learn that thirty rockets had been launched since we went to sleep the night before and because Israel had ordered all bomb shelters in Tel Aviv to be opened we found written instructions pushed under our hotel room door for accessing the bomb shelter on our hallway In the face of this threat the resilience of the Israelis amazed us Life carried on While the IDF activated troops to Gaza Israelis went to school and work shopped ate in restaurants and generally conducted their day-to-day affairs A few days after the rocket launches started the conflict died down and it seemed that there would be peace Unfortunately that peace was short-lived About a month after we returned home Hamas again launched rockets at Israel this time in excess of 500 and Israel was forced to react Israel is a complicated place and many of us have complicated feelings about it Whether it is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict the disputed land in the Golan and the West Bank or Israelirsquos own domestic politics and policies regarding control by the ultra-Orthodox there are many issues with which we could find fault But Israel is ours It is our homeland and the existence of Israel is critically important to the safety of Jews throughout the world It is the place we can go when there is no other place to go
Just this past week which was the week during which Israel celebrated its 71st birthday I saw a link on an online news source that said ldquoThreat of violence against Jews in US at alarming levelsrdquo It is undisputed that acts of anti-Semitism have increased in the US in the past few years with Jews being the targets of hateful speech threats physical violence and most horrifically gun violence at the
Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and the Chabad of Poway near San Diego Being Jewish in the US today looks very different than it did even seven months ago and unwavering bi-partisan support for Israel is no longer a guarantee
So what do we do As a community our synagogues and the UJCVP are working with professionals to significantly increase security at our local Jewish institutions Individually and as a community we MUST speak out against anti-Semitism we MUST communicate to our lawmakers the importance of the safety of American Jews we MUST communicate to our lawmakers the importance of Israel not only for stability and democracy in the Middle East but also to the safety of every Jew in the world and we MUST be involved in and support Jewish organizations locally internationally and in Israel
ShalomJenny
6 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 7
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8 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Join us as we welcome our new IsraeliShlichim summer camp counselors Lior Givati amp Yehonatan
Kuperberg
And celebrate the First Year Anniversaryof our expanded campus
RSVPs appreciated 757-930-1422 or unitedjcujcvporgDessert Reception
n Registered Dietician
n Home Infusion Therapy
n Nurse on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week
n Companion amp Personal Assistance
n Skilled Nursing
n Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy
n Medical Social Worker
n Certified Home Health Aides
Virginia Health Home Care is Medicare certified and accepts many
insurance providers
Call 7575349222 today | wwwvirginiahealthhomecarecom A member of the Virginia Health Services family
Virginia Health Services announces the opening
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located in the Port Warwick community of
Newport News Virginia Health Home Carersquos team
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Virginia Health Home CareIn your home In our careIn your home In our care
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June 2019 | Jewish Community News 9
Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony-Jennifer Meyers
Many thank yous come to mind when thinking of last monthrsquos Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony It was standing room only for this meaningful program held on National Holocaust Remembrance Day
Thank you to the 2 survivors and 15 second - third - and fourth generation survivors who were honored as they lit candles This year the candle of hope was introduced and lit by 2 of our youngest community members Eliot Sheetz and Yishai Hyman As we honored the most innocent victims of terror at our synagogues our churches our mosques our schools and our places of social gathering during these times of darkness and challenge our response should be to increase the light and hope toward building a brighter future
Thank you to Alec Wolf who played the cello beautifully as he enhanced the evening with his beautiful renditions of inspiring music
Thank you to Jewish Book Council guest speaker Dr Rebecca Erbelding author of Rescue Board The Untold Story of Americarsquos Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe This book is the winner of the 2018 National Jewish Book Award for writing based on archival material Dr Erbelding spoke and wrote about how ldquountil January 1944 the United States had no policy regarding the mass murder of Jews we now call the Holocaust On January 16 1944 Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr and several members of his staff pleaded with President Franklin Roosevelt convincing him to create the WRB and establish a policy of relief and rescue The WRB staff almost all young Treasury Department lawyers opened a refugee camp in upstate New York started a psychological warfare campaign sent false papers into enemy territory negotiated ransom offers with Nazis and ultimately saved tens of thousands of livesrdquo
Thank you to Sandy Katz Helaine Shinske Ruth Sacks and the many additional Holocaust Writing amp Visual Arts Competition committee members including readers and competition final judges who reviewed 427 writing entries and 24 art pieces from 19 teachers in 13 different middle and high schools Thank you to the generosity of the SarfanGary S and William M Nachman Philanthropic Fund of the UJC Endowment Fund through which this competition is made possible One of the primary goals of this writing competition is to encourage young people to apply the lessons of history to the moral decisions they make today Through studying the Holocaust students explored the issues of moral courage as well as the dangers of prejudice peer pressure unthinking obedience to authority and indifference This is the 18th year of the competition and it provides students an opportunity to think and express themselves creatively about what they have learned
Thank you to the teachers and administrators for encouraging their students to participate in this worthwhile project and thank you to the all of the UJC staff who made this evening possible
10 Jewish Community News | June 2019
The UJC is once again partnering with the Glendale Community Pool for all our summer swimming
Interested in a pool membership Go to wwwujcvporgprogram-passport
Lifeguards Needed Questions or interested lifeguards (16 or older) contact Sara Traster at strasterujcvporg Must have or get lifeguard certification
Opening Weekend Fri May 24th 4-8pmSat May 25th 11am-9pmSun May 26th 1-8pmMon May 27th 11am-8pm
Open Hours through June 9th
Saturdays 11am-9pmSundays 1-8pm
Special Hours on Fri June 14th 2-8pm
Normal Summer Hours beginning June 15th Sundays amp Mondays 1-8pmTuesThursFri 11am-8pmWednesdays amp Saturdays 11am-9pm
NEWS
Holocaust Education Fund Honoring Marilyn amp Mark Nataupskyrsquos 50th wedding anniversary
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Betty amp Roy Lasris on the birth of their first grandchild
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Ruby Conn for being the Director of Peninsula Realtors
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Bert Aaron for being named Citizen of the year by the Daily Press
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Charles Friedman a speedy recovery
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Joan Rosenbaum a full recovery
Ethel Krinick
In honor of Tess GoldblattEthel Krinick
Yom Hashoah remembranceLori amp Jeff Luckman
Yom Hashoah remembranceNicole Yancey
UJC Preschool Fund
In honor of Ruth Ann Schoenbaum and in memory of Leon Schoenbaum
Barbara amp Louis Silverman
Honoring Rhea Wolframrsquos 100th birthday
Rhonda Melissa Caroline Brian amp Art Diamond
Grand Club In memory of Bernice Adelson
Celia amp Bernard Friedland
Unrestricted Endowment Fund In memory of Louis Katz
Ettalea Kanter
PJ Library
Honoring the kids who readShirley Stein
In honor of Judy and Leon SalzmanMarcia amp Caryn Levy
Fund Donations
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 11
12 Jewish Community News | June 2019
It takes a family to comfort a familywwwpeninsulafuneralhomecom
11144 Warwick Blvd Newport News (Corner of Warwick Blvd
amp Harpersville Rd)
757-595-4424 Danny TsitourisFuneral Director
Owned and operated by the Turbyfill family since 1927
laughterThere will be tears loveBut alsoand
Yes a funeral is a time for remembering But itrsquos also a chance to celebrate a life with friends family and loved ones
At Peninsula Funeral Home wersquore proud to have served Peninsula families for three generations Whether you choose burial or cremation wersquoll handle the detailsmdashso you can focus on celebrating the life of your loved one
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 13
At The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center life is all about you Whether you spend your days socializing with friends reading a book or enjoying some entertainment we are dedicated to assisting you in living life to its fullest
Welcome Homebull Spacious two-bedroom 0ne-bedroom and studio
apartments classically designedbull 24-hour on-site licensed nursing staffbull Beautiful full-service dining room and private dining areasbull Wellness and activity options with a variety of programsbull All inclusive rates with no entrance fees
Our Continuum of Carebull The comfort of knowing Virginia Health Services offers a
continuum of care from independent living at The Arbors to skilled nursing care long-term care home health and hospice care with preferred access to any of the VHS services
We are also now accepting reservations in our Newport News luxury assisted living community The Huntington
HAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
LUXURY ASSISTED LIVINGHAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center113 Battle Road | Yorktown VA | wwwvahscom
Contact Mattie Beckermanat 757-243-8859
Reservations Now Being Accepted
NOW OPEN
The UJCVP Community Hebrew School
Wishes to Congratulate Our Class of 2019
ETHAN CLINKENBEARDREECE DAVID
KAIA HENDERSONYONA HYMAN
REBECCA KEENEJAKE PODOLIN
BRAD RUBENSTEINEVAN SCHORR
14 Jewish Community News | June 2019
TEMPLE BETH EL
Williamsburg Virginia
Temple Beth El is located at 600 Jamestown Road Williamsburg Virginia For additional information call (757) 220-1205
ITrsquoS OUR RITUAL
SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY EVE ndash Starting at 730PM
SATURDAY MORNING ndash at 1000AM
For details check the Temple Beth El E-News or call the office
As June Has Arrived Do Rememberhellip
hellipThroughout The Summer
Shabbat Services vary during the summer Check the weekly E-News or call the TBE office
for services dates and times
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 15
Temple Sinai11620 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA 23601(757) 596-8352
June 2019All are welcome to our services programs and activities
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services (1000 am) followed by lunch- June 15th- June 29th
- Friday Night Shabbat Services (730 pm)- June 7th (Shavuot)- June 21st (Shabbat Malachim)
For further information to any of the above events please call 596-8352
Rabbi Seacuteverine Sokol (1-314-628-9196) rabbiseverinegmailcom Administrator - Mary Beth Colgan - adminnnsinaihrcoxmailcom
(757) 596-8352 - office (757) 596-8492 ndash fax | Web address httpwwwtemplesinai-nnorg wwwfacebookcompagesTemple-Sinai161739667352609t
All are welcome to visit CEVO meets at the UJCVP401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
OfficeCEVOgmailcomwwwemetvororg
757-952-3737
fbmeCEVOcommunity
Special Events amp Other NewsShabbat ServicesErev Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 630pm unless otherwise noted
June 7Erev Shabbat service led by the Meyers Family
June 14Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service featuring Cantorial Soloist Jonathan Rathsam
June 21Lay-led Erev Shabbat service
June 28Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service
June 2nd Religious School Jerusalem DayEnd of the Year Seder ndash This will be enjoyed by the religious school in the late afternoonevening
16 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Adath Jeshurun is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Aryeh Leifert from Israel to join us as our cantor for the High Holidays this year Rabbi Leifert has been with us before We are looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Shavout (the festival of weeks) commemorates Israelrsquos receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai In the synagogue we read the story of the Revelation at Sinai in which Hashem descended and communicated directly with Israel giving the nation the Ten Commandments and its unique mission to Hashem and mankind We also read the book of Ruth telling the story of one of Israelrsquos finest converts One custom of Shavout is eating dairy foods such as CHEESECAKE
Shavout begins at sundown on June 8th
Save the Date
Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky Sunday
June 23 2019 830am - Woods Course
More information to comeCall Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email kbmkbmurovlawcom
Service ScheduleFridays at 6PM Shabbat Mornings at 930 AM
Monday and Thursday Morning Minyanim at 745 AM
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
Telephone 757-930-0820 | Website wwwajshulcomRabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836
401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606 bull 757-826-5894 officerodefsholomtempleorg bull wwwrodefsholomtempleorg
Candle Lighting Times June 7 804 pmJune 8 909 pm ShavoutJune 9 909 pm ShavoutJune 14 808 pmJune 21 810 pmJune 28 811 pm Rabbi Litt Shabbos ScheduleJune 14thJuly 12thAug 2nd
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
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22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 3
Director of Development Message - Sarah BarnettCampaign
Thank you to all of you who have contributed to another successful UJCVP Annual Campaign Though at this writing final numbers are not yet complete we are on track to surpass last yearrsquos Annual Campaign total Remember it is never too late If we havenrsquot been able to reach you yet or if you have never participated in our annual efforts it is NEVER too later In fact we hope you will all l consider being a part of our exciting effort in community building that has lasted for over 70 years
Our work is not complete until we have reached every community household Striving to maintain and grow our donor base is a crucial part of planning for our future We are excited about our contemporary communal vision that has become the envy of other small Jewish communities In fact we recently hosted a delegation from the Knoxville TN Jewish Alliance looking to us as an example of how to optimally sustain a small vibrant and cohesive Jewish community
We are so proud of what we can accomplish with the help of our donor partners Increased UJC programs are thriving bringing more people to our campus The Sarfan Early Childhood Center is bursting at the seams as one of the few NAEYC accredited schools on the Peninsula Last year we were voted ldquoBest Peninsula Early Childhood Centerrdquo by Coastal Virginia Magazinersquos Readers Choice Awards Our Community Hebrew School educates children from Williamsburg and the Lower Peninsula from multiple congregations while our comprehensive youth program continues to grow in its second year attracting youth from kindergarten through high school with JCCY PJ Our Way and BBYO programming Our accredited day camp remains a summer favorite especially enjoying our Israeli summer emissaries (schlichim)
Growing Hillels at CNU and William and Mary rely on our support while Jewish Family Service thrives as the caring arm of our community All of this is enhanced by our reentry membership to the Jewish Community Center Association (JCCA) of North America affording us access to all that the JCC world has to offer in professional and program development
To invest in our future is to be a part of something special in sustaining a greater Jewish community Visit us today at wwwujcvporgpledge
Campaign 2020
In the meantime work never stops here and our Campaign Council is busy at work planning for Campaign 2020 We are extremely pleased that our seasoned volunteer and experienced Campaign Chair Wendy Eisner will be joined by a somewhat greener yet equally as enthusiastic Mike Stupar to co-chair the upcoming campaign We look forward to great ideas from both of them
For the Most Up-To-Date Information On
All Things UJC Visit Us on Facebook
wwwfacebookcomujcvp2200 EXECUTIVE DRIVE SUITE A HAMPTON VA 23666
Sherri L Becker ODFAAO American Board of Optometry Diplomat
Office 757-827-0009 | Fax 757-827-2820beckereyecarecom
4 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Endowment
We make magic with the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula Endowment Inc
When our communal visionaries created this Endowment entity they knew how important it was but couldnrsquot know of the future good it would do This year the UJCVP entered a partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camps (wwwjewishcampsorg) to officially become a ldquoOne Happy Camperrdquo grant community When our Endowment was created neither the Foundation nor the OHC program existed Today FJC is at the forefront of promoting and strengthening Jewish overnight camping in the nonprofit sector recognizing the tremendous impact overnight camping has on our youth and their future connection to Judaism Jewish leadership and Jewish community OHC grants are one-time grants (up to $1000) given to first-time Jewish campers going to nonprofit Jewish overnight camps Eligible children are vetted and funded by OHC partners and FJC There are very few small communities that are part of the OHC partnership cohort but we feel that this is an important message to our community that we value these programs and want to encourage our children to attend one of the hundreds of available overnight programs Our participation also serves to remind the larger Jewish world that we matter and that children from small communities deserve the same attention and resources that their larger community peers receive In fact in many ways it is more important for our children to have the opportunity to experience a period of time immersed in a majority Jewish environment
Funds from our Endowment Unrestricted Fund make these grants possible After several years of financial partnering the UJCVP will be required to pick up the total bill on our own making these available funds even more important If you are interested in learning more about the One Happy Camper partnership or interested in helping to fund its future viability please contact sarahujcvporg for more information
We are happy that in our first year we budgeted to provide 4 first-time grants and have so far approved 3 of these we are on our way to number 4 If you are interested in a grant for your child for this summer or the future please contact sarahujcvporg
Do you have the soaps shampoos and other toiletries that are in your hotel rooms when you travel People in homeless shelters centers for abused women and other havens for the less fortunate can always use these items
Please bring them by the UJC when you can and they will be distributed to persons in need If you have any questions please get in touch with Stan Glasofer at 930 -4606 or glasoferverizonnet
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 5
Presidentrsquos Message - Jenny David
My husband Josh our children and I traveled to Israel in March We were fortunate to spend time in different areas of the country and while we were in Tel Aviv Hamas launched rockets from Gaza into Israel We awoke early one morning to learn that thirty rockets had been launched since we went to sleep the night before and because Israel had ordered all bomb shelters in Tel Aviv to be opened we found written instructions pushed under our hotel room door for accessing the bomb shelter on our hallway In the face of this threat the resilience of the Israelis amazed us Life carried on While the IDF activated troops to Gaza Israelis went to school and work shopped ate in restaurants and generally conducted their day-to-day affairs A few days after the rocket launches started the conflict died down and it seemed that there would be peace Unfortunately that peace was short-lived About a month after we returned home Hamas again launched rockets at Israel this time in excess of 500 and Israel was forced to react Israel is a complicated place and many of us have complicated feelings about it Whether it is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict the disputed land in the Golan and the West Bank or Israelirsquos own domestic politics and policies regarding control by the ultra-Orthodox there are many issues with which we could find fault But Israel is ours It is our homeland and the existence of Israel is critically important to the safety of Jews throughout the world It is the place we can go when there is no other place to go
Just this past week which was the week during which Israel celebrated its 71st birthday I saw a link on an online news source that said ldquoThreat of violence against Jews in US at alarming levelsrdquo It is undisputed that acts of anti-Semitism have increased in the US in the past few years with Jews being the targets of hateful speech threats physical violence and most horrifically gun violence at the
Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and the Chabad of Poway near San Diego Being Jewish in the US today looks very different than it did even seven months ago and unwavering bi-partisan support for Israel is no longer a guarantee
So what do we do As a community our synagogues and the UJCVP are working with professionals to significantly increase security at our local Jewish institutions Individually and as a community we MUST speak out against anti-Semitism we MUST communicate to our lawmakers the importance of the safety of American Jews we MUST communicate to our lawmakers the importance of Israel not only for stability and democracy in the Middle East but also to the safety of every Jew in the world and we MUST be involved in and support Jewish organizations locally internationally and in Israel
ShalomJenny
6 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 7
Offering Quality Rehabilitation ServicesFor You and Your Family
n State-of-the-art outpatient facilityn Close to home and convenientn Flexible extended hoursn Patient-centered rehabilitative therapyn Accepting most insurances
Quality physical therapy from a caring team of your friends and neighbors
757-594-03301101 WILLIAM STYRON SQUARE SOUTH PORT WARWICK | NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
wwwvirginiahealthrehabcommdash A member of the Virginia Health Services family mdash
Improving the quality-of-life for our patients
8 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Join us as we welcome our new IsraeliShlichim summer camp counselors Lior Givati amp Yehonatan
Kuperberg
And celebrate the First Year Anniversaryof our expanded campus
RSVPs appreciated 757-930-1422 or unitedjcujcvporgDessert Reception
n Registered Dietician
n Home Infusion Therapy
n Nurse on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week
n Companion amp Personal Assistance
n Skilled Nursing
n Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy
n Medical Social Worker
n Certified Home Health Aides
Virginia Health Home Care is Medicare certified and accepts many
insurance providers
Call 7575349222 today | wwwvirginiahealthhomecarecom A member of the Virginia Health Services family
Virginia Health Services announces the opening
of its newest division Virginia Health Home Care
located in the Port Warwick community of
Newport News Virginia Health Home Carersquos team
of highly trained licensed amp certified professionals
are available to meet the needs of our community
Services include
Virginia Health Home CareIn your home In our careIn your home In our care
Now open fromthe people you know and trust
Quality care in the comfort of your own home
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 9
Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony-Jennifer Meyers
Many thank yous come to mind when thinking of last monthrsquos Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony It was standing room only for this meaningful program held on National Holocaust Remembrance Day
Thank you to the 2 survivors and 15 second - third - and fourth generation survivors who were honored as they lit candles This year the candle of hope was introduced and lit by 2 of our youngest community members Eliot Sheetz and Yishai Hyman As we honored the most innocent victims of terror at our synagogues our churches our mosques our schools and our places of social gathering during these times of darkness and challenge our response should be to increase the light and hope toward building a brighter future
Thank you to Alec Wolf who played the cello beautifully as he enhanced the evening with his beautiful renditions of inspiring music
Thank you to Jewish Book Council guest speaker Dr Rebecca Erbelding author of Rescue Board The Untold Story of Americarsquos Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe This book is the winner of the 2018 National Jewish Book Award for writing based on archival material Dr Erbelding spoke and wrote about how ldquountil January 1944 the United States had no policy regarding the mass murder of Jews we now call the Holocaust On January 16 1944 Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr and several members of his staff pleaded with President Franklin Roosevelt convincing him to create the WRB and establish a policy of relief and rescue The WRB staff almost all young Treasury Department lawyers opened a refugee camp in upstate New York started a psychological warfare campaign sent false papers into enemy territory negotiated ransom offers with Nazis and ultimately saved tens of thousands of livesrdquo
Thank you to Sandy Katz Helaine Shinske Ruth Sacks and the many additional Holocaust Writing amp Visual Arts Competition committee members including readers and competition final judges who reviewed 427 writing entries and 24 art pieces from 19 teachers in 13 different middle and high schools Thank you to the generosity of the SarfanGary S and William M Nachman Philanthropic Fund of the UJC Endowment Fund through which this competition is made possible One of the primary goals of this writing competition is to encourage young people to apply the lessons of history to the moral decisions they make today Through studying the Holocaust students explored the issues of moral courage as well as the dangers of prejudice peer pressure unthinking obedience to authority and indifference This is the 18th year of the competition and it provides students an opportunity to think and express themselves creatively about what they have learned
Thank you to the teachers and administrators for encouraging their students to participate in this worthwhile project and thank you to the all of the UJC staff who made this evening possible
10 Jewish Community News | June 2019
The UJC is once again partnering with the Glendale Community Pool for all our summer swimming
Interested in a pool membership Go to wwwujcvporgprogram-passport
Lifeguards Needed Questions or interested lifeguards (16 or older) contact Sara Traster at strasterujcvporg Must have or get lifeguard certification
Opening Weekend Fri May 24th 4-8pmSat May 25th 11am-9pmSun May 26th 1-8pmMon May 27th 11am-8pm
Open Hours through June 9th
Saturdays 11am-9pmSundays 1-8pm
Special Hours on Fri June 14th 2-8pm
Normal Summer Hours beginning June 15th Sundays amp Mondays 1-8pmTuesThursFri 11am-8pmWednesdays amp Saturdays 11am-9pm
NEWS
Holocaust Education Fund Honoring Marilyn amp Mark Nataupskyrsquos 50th wedding anniversary
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Betty amp Roy Lasris on the birth of their first grandchild
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Ruby Conn for being the Director of Peninsula Realtors
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Bert Aaron for being named Citizen of the year by the Daily Press
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Charles Friedman a speedy recovery
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Joan Rosenbaum a full recovery
Ethel Krinick
In honor of Tess GoldblattEthel Krinick
Yom Hashoah remembranceLori amp Jeff Luckman
Yom Hashoah remembranceNicole Yancey
UJC Preschool Fund
In honor of Ruth Ann Schoenbaum and in memory of Leon Schoenbaum
Barbara amp Louis Silverman
Honoring Rhea Wolframrsquos 100th birthday
Rhonda Melissa Caroline Brian amp Art Diamond
Grand Club In memory of Bernice Adelson
Celia amp Bernard Friedland
Unrestricted Endowment Fund In memory of Louis Katz
Ettalea Kanter
PJ Library
Honoring the kids who readShirley Stein
In honor of Judy and Leon SalzmanMarcia amp Caryn Levy
Fund Donations
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 11
12 Jewish Community News | June 2019
It takes a family to comfort a familywwwpeninsulafuneralhomecom
11144 Warwick Blvd Newport News (Corner of Warwick Blvd
amp Harpersville Rd)
757-595-4424 Danny TsitourisFuneral Director
Owned and operated by the Turbyfill family since 1927
laughterThere will be tears loveBut alsoand
Yes a funeral is a time for remembering But itrsquos also a chance to celebrate a life with friends family and loved ones
At Peninsula Funeral Home wersquore proud to have served Peninsula families for three generations Whether you choose burial or cremation wersquoll handle the detailsmdashso you can focus on celebrating the life of your loved one
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 13
At The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center life is all about you Whether you spend your days socializing with friends reading a book or enjoying some entertainment we are dedicated to assisting you in living life to its fullest
Welcome Homebull Spacious two-bedroom 0ne-bedroom and studio
apartments classically designedbull 24-hour on-site licensed nursing staffbull Beautiful full-service dining room and private dining areasbull Wellness and activity options with a variety of programsbull All inclusive rates with no entrance fees
Our Continuum of Carebull The comfort of knowing Virginia Health Services offers a
continuum of care from independent living at The Arbors to skilled nursing care long-term care home health and hospice care with preferred access to any of the VHS services
We are also now accepting reservations in our Newport News luxury assisted living community The Huntington
HAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
LUXURY ASSISTED LIVINGHAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center113 Battle Road | Yorktown VA | wwwvahscom
Contact Mattie Beckermanat 757-243-8859
Reservations Now Being Accepted
NOW OPEN
The UJCVP Community Hebrew School
Wishes to Congratulate Our Class of 2019
ETHAN CLINKENBEARDREECE DAVID
KAIA HENDERSONYONA HYMAN
REBECCA KEENEJAKE PODOLIN
BRAD RUBENSTEINEVAN SCHORR
14 Jewish Community News | June 2019
TEMPLE BETH EL
Williamsburg Virginia
Temple Beth El is located at 600 Jamestown Road Williamsburg Virginia For additional information call (757) 220-1205
ITrsquoS OUR RITUAL
SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY EVE ndash Starting at 730PM
SATURDAY MORNING ndash at 1000AM
For details check the Temple Beth El E-News or call the office
As June Has Arrived Do Rememberhellip
hellipThroughout The Summer
Shabbat Services vary during the summer Check the weekly E-News or call the TBE office
for services dates and times
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 15
Temple Sinai11620 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA 23601(757) 596-8352
June 2019All are welcome to our services programs and activities
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services (1000 am) followed by lunch- June 15th- June 29th
- Friday Night Shabbat Services (730 pm)- June 7th (Shavuot)- June 21st (Shabbat Malachim)
For further information to any of the above events please call 596-8352
Rabbi Seacuteverine Sokol (1-314-628-9196) rabbiseverinegmailcom Administrator - Mary Beth Colgan - adminnnsinaihrcoxmailcom
(757) 596-8352 - office (757) 596-8492 ndash fax | Web address httpwwwtemplesinai-nnorg wwwfacebookcompagesTemple-Sinai161739667352609t
All are welcome to visit CEVO meets at the UJCVP401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
OfficeCEVOgmailcomwwwemetvororg
757-952-3737
fbmeCEVOcommunity
Special Events amp Other NewsShabbat ServicesErev Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 630pm unless otherwise noted
June 7Erev Shabbat service led by the Meyers Family
June 14Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service featuring Cantorial Soloist Jonathan Rathsam
June 21Lay-led Erev Shabbat service
June 28Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service
June 2nd Religious School Jerusalem DayEnd of the Year Seder ndash This will be enjoyed by the religious school in the late afternoonevening
16 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Adath Jeshurun is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Aryeh Leifert from Israel to join us as our cantor for the High Holidays this year Rabbi Leifert has been with us before We are looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Shavout (the festival of weeks) commemorates Israelrsquos receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai In the synagogue we read the story of the Revelation at Sinai in which Hashem descended and communicated directly with Israel giving the nation the Ten Commandments and its unique mission to Hashem and mankind We also read the book of Ruth telling the story of one of Israelrsquos finest converts One custom of Shavout is eating dairy foods such as CHEESECAKE
Shavout begins at sundown on June 8th
Save the Date
Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky Sunday
June 23 2019 830am - Woods Course
More information to comeCall Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email kbmkbmurovlawcom
Service ScheduleFridays at 6PM Shabbat Mornings at 930 AM
Monday and Thursday Morning Minyanim at 745 AM
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
Telephone 757-930-0820 | Website wwwajshulcomRabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836
401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606 bull 757-826-5894 officerodefsholomtempleorg bull wwwrodefsholomtempleorg
Candle Lighting Times June 7 804 pmJune 8 909 pm ShavoutJune 9 909 pm ShavoutJune 14 808 pmJune 21 810 pmJune 28 811 pm Rabbi Litt Shabbos ScheduleJune 14thJuly 12thAug 2nd
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
4 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Endowment
We make magic with the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula Endowment Inc
When our communal visionaries created this Endowment entity they knew how important it was but couldnrsquot know of the future good it would do This year the UJCVP entered a partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camps (wwwjewishcampsorg) to officially become a ldquoOne Happy Camperrdquo grant community When our Endowment was created neither the Foundation nor the OHC program existed Today FJC is at the forefront of promoting and strengthening Jewish overnight camping in the nonprofit sector recognizing the tremendous impact overnight camping has on our youth and their future connection to Judaism Jewish leadership and Jewish community OHC grants are one-time grants (up to $1000) given to first-time Jewish campers going to nonprofit Jewish overnight camps Eligible children are vetted and funded by OHC partners and FJC There are very few small communities that are part of the OHC partnership cohort but we feel that this is an important message to our community that we value these programs and want to encourage our children to attend one of the hundreds of available overnight programs Our participation also serves to remind the larger Jewish world that we matter and that children from small communities deserve the same attention and resources that their larger community peers receive In fact in many ways it is more important for our children to have the opportunity to experience a period of time immersed in a majority Jewish environment
Funds from our Endowment Unrestricted Fund make these grants possible After several years of financial partnering the UJCVP will be required to pick up the total bill on our own making these available funds even more important If you are interested in learning more about the One Happy Camper partnership or interested in helping to fund its future viability please contact sarahujcvporg for more information
We are happy that in our first year we budgeted to provide 4 first-time grants and have so far approved 3 of these we are on our way to number 4 If you are interested in a grant for your child for this summer or the future please contact sarahujcvporg
Do you have the soaps shampoos and other toiletries that are in your hotel rooms when you travel People in homeless shelters centers for abused women and other havens for the less fortunate can always use these items
Please bring them by the UJC when you can and they will be distributed to persons in need If you have any questions please get in touch with Stan Glasofer at 930 -4606 or glasoferverizonnet
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 5
Presidentrsquos Message - Jenny David
My husband Josh our children and I traveled to Israel in March We were fortunate to spend time in different areas of the country and while we were in Tel Aviv Hamas launched rockets from Gaza into Israel We awoke early one morning to learn that thirty rockets had been launched since we went to sleep the night before and because Israel had ordered all bomb shelters in Tel Aviv to be opened we found written instructions pushed under our hotel room door for accessing the bomb shelter on our hallway In the face of this threat the resilience of the Israelis amazed us Life carried on While the IDF activated troops to Gaza Israelis went to school and work shopped ate in restaurants and generally conducted their day-to-day affairs A few days after the rocket launches started the conflict died down and it seemed that there would be peace Unfortunately that peace was short-lived About a month after we returned home Hamas again launched rockets at Israel this time in excess of 500 and Israel was forced to react Israel is a complicated place and many of us have complicated feelings about it Whether it is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict the disputed land in the Golan and the West Bank or Israelirsquos own domestic politics and policies regarding control by the ultra-Orthodox there are many issues with which we could find fault But Israel is ours It is our homeland and the existence of Israel is critically important to the safety of Jews throughout the world It is the place we can go when there is no other place to go
Just this past week which was the week during which Israel celebrated its 71st birthday I saw a link on an online news source that said ldquoThreat of violence against Jews in US at alarming levelsrdquo It is undisputed that acts of anti-Semitism have increased in the US in the past few years with Jews being the targets of hateful speech threats physical violence and most horrifically gun violence at the
Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and the Chabad of Poway near San Diego Being Jewish in the US today looks very different than it did even seven months ago and unwavering bi-partisan support for Israel is no longer a guarantee
So what do we do As a community our synagogues and the UJCVP are working with professionals to significantly increase security at our local Jewish institutions Individually and as a community we MUST speak out against anti-Semitism we MUST communicate to our lawmakers the importance of the safety of American Jews we MUST communicate to our lawmakers the importance of Israel not only for stability and democracy in the Middle East but also to the safety of every Jew in the world and we MUST be involved in and support Jewish organizations locally internationally and in Israel
ShalomJenny
6 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 7
Offering Quality Rehabilitation ServicesFor You and Your Family
n State-of-the-art outpatient facilityn Close to home and convenientn Flexible extended hoursn Patient-centered rehabilitative therapyn Accepting most insurances
Quality physical therapy from a caring team of your friends and neighbors
757-594-03301101 WILLIAM STYRON SQUARE SOUTH PORT WARWICK | NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
wwwvirginiahealthrehabcommdash A member of the Virginia Health Services family mdash
Improving the quality-of-life for our patients
8 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Join us as we welcome our new IsraeliShlichim summer camp counselors Lior Givati amp Yehonatan
Kuperberg
And celebrate the First Year Anniversaryof our expanded campus
RSVPs appreciated 757-930-1422 or unitedjcujcvporgDessert Reception
n Registered Dietician
n Home Infusion Therapy
n Nurse on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week
n Companion amp Personal Assistance
n Skilled Nursing
n Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy
n Medical Social Worker
n Certified Home Health Aides
Virginia Health Home Care is Medicare certified and accepts many
insurance providers
Call 7575349222 today | wwwvirginiahealthhomecarecom A member of the Virginia Health Services family
Virginia Health Services announces the opening
of its newest division Virginia Health Home Care
located in the Port Warwick community of
Newport News Virginia Health Home Carersquos team
of highly trained licensed amp certified professionals
are available to meet the needs of our community
Services include
Virginia Health Home CareIn your home In our careIn your home In our care
Now open fromthe people you know and trust
Quality care in the comfort of your own home
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 9
Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony-Jennifer Meyers
Many thank yous come to mind when thinking of last monthrsquos Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony It was standing room only for this meaningful program held on National Holocaust Remembrance Day
Thank you to the 2 survivors and 15 second - third - and fourth generation survivors who were honored as they lit candles This year the candle of hope was introduced and lit by 2 of our youngest community members Eliot Sheetz and Yishai Hyman As we honored the most innocent victims of terror at our synagogues our churches our mosques our schools and our places of social gathering during these times of darkness and challenge our response should be to increase the light and hope toward building a brighter future
Thank you to Alec Wolf who played the cello beautifully as he enhanced the evening with his beautiful renditions of inspiring music
Thank you to Jewish Book Council guest speaker Dr Rebecca Erbelding author of Rescue Board The Untold Story of Americarsquos Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe This book is the winner of the 2018 National Jewish Book Award for writing based on archival material Dr Erbelding spoke and wrote about how ldquountil January 1944 the United States had no policy regarding the mass murder of Jews we now call the Holocaust On January 16 1944 Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr and several members of his staff pleaded with President Franklin Roosevelt convincing him to create the WRB and establish a policy of relief and rescue The WRB staff almost all young Treasury Department lawyers opened a refugee camp in upstate New York started a psychological warfare campaign sent false papers into enemy territory negotiated ransom offers with Nazis and ultimately saved tens of thousands of livesrdquo
Thank you to Sandy Katz Helaine Shinske Ruth Sacks and the many additional Holocaust Writing amp Visual Arts Competition committee members including readers and competition final judges who reviewed 427 writing entries and 24 art pieces from 19 teachers in 13 different middle and high schools Thank you to the generosity of the SarfanGary S and William M Nachman Philanthropic Fund of the UJC Endowment Fund through which this competition is made possible One of the primary goals of this writing competition is to encourage young people to apply the lessons of history to the moral decisions they make today Through studying the Holocaust students explored the issues of moral courage as well as the dangers of prejudice peer pressure unthinking obedience to authority and indifference This is the 18th year of the competition and it provides students an opportunity to think and express themselves creatively about what they have learned
Thank you to the teachers and administrators for encouraging their students to participate in this worthwhile project and thank you to the all of the UJC staff who made this evening possible
10 Jewish Community News | June 2019
The UJC is once again partnering with the Glendale Community Pool for all our summer swimming
Interested in a pool membership Go to wwwujcvporgprogram-passport
Lifeguards Needed Questions or interested lifeguards (16 or older) contact Sara Traster at strasterujcvporg Must have or get lifeguard certification
Opening Weekend Fri May 24th 4-8pmSat May 25th 11am-9pmSun May 26th 1-8pmMon May 27th 11am-8pm
Open Hours through June 9th
Saturdays 11am-9pmSundays 1-8pm
Special Hours on Fri June 14th 2-8pm
Normal Summer Hours beginning June 15th Sundays amp Mondays 1-8pmTuesThursFri 11am-8pmWednesdays amp Saturdays 11am-9pm
NEWS
Holocaust Education Fund Honoring Marilyn amp Mark Nataupskyrsquos 50th wedding anniversary
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Betty amp Roy Lasris on the birth of their first grandchild
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Ruby Conn for being the Director of Peninsula Realtors
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Bert Aaron for being named Citizen of the year by the Daily Press
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Charles Friedman a speedy recovery
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Joan Rosenbaum a full recovery
Ethel Krinick
In honor of Tess GoldblattEthel Krinick
Yom Hashoah remembranceLori amp Jeff Luckman
Yom Hashoah remembranceNicole Yancey
UJC Preschool Fund
In honor of Ruth Ann Schoenbaum and in memory of Leon Schoenbaum
Barbara amp Louis Silverman
Honoring Rhea Wolframrsquos 100th birthday
Rhonda Melissa Caroline Brian amp Art Diamond
Grand Club In memory of Bernice Adelson
Celia amp Bernard Friedland
Unrestricted Endowment Fund In memory of Louis Katz
Ettalea Kanter
PJ Library
Honoring the kids who readShirley Stein
In honor of Judy and Leon SalzmanMarcia amp Caryn Levy
Fund Donations
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 11
12 Jewish Community News | June 2019
It takes a family to comfort a familywwwpeninsulafuneralhomecom
11144 Warwick Blvd Newport News (Corner of Warwick Blvd
amp Harpersville Rd)
757-595-4424 Danny TsitourisFuneral Director
Owned and operated by the Turbyfill family since 1927
laughterThere will be tears loveBut alsoand
Yes a funeral is a time for remembering But itrsquos also a chance to celebrate a life with friends family and loved ones
At Peninsula Funeral Home wersquore proud to have served Peninsula families for three generations Whether you choose burial or cremation wersquoll handle the detailsmdashso you can focus on celebrating the life of your loved one
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 13
At The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center life is all about you Whether you spend your days socializing with friends reading a book or enjoying some entertainment we are dedicated to assisting you in living life to its fullest
Welcome Homebull Spacious two-bedroom 0ne-bedroom and studio
apartments classically designedbull 24-hour on-site licensed nursing staffbull Beautiful full-service dining room and private dining areasbull Wellness and activity options with a variety of programsbull All inclusive rates with no entrance fees
Our Continuum of Carebull The comfort of knowing Virginia Health Services offers a
continuum of care from independent living at The Arbors to skilled nursing care long-term care home health and hospice care with preferred access to any of the VHS services
We are also now accepting reservations in our Newport News luxury assisted living community The Huntington
HAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
LUXURY ASSISTED LIVINGHAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center113 Battle Road | Yorktown VA | wwwvahscom
Contact Mattie Beckermanat 757-243-8859
Reservations Now Being Accepted
NOW OPEN
The UJCVP Community Hebrew School
Wishes to Congratulate Our Class of 2019
ETHAN CLINKENBEARDREECE DAVID
KAIA HENDERSONYONA HYMAN
REBECCA KEENEJAKE PODOLIN
BRAD RUBENSTEINEVAN SCHORR
14 Jewish Community News | June 2019
TEMPLE BETH EL
Williamsburg Virginia
Temple Beth El is located at 600 Jamestown Road Williamsburg Virginia For additional information call (757) 220-1205
ITrsquoS OUR RITUAL
SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY EVE ndash Starting at 730PM
SATURDAY MORNING ndash at 1000AM
For details check the Temple Beth El E-News or call the office
As June Has Arrived Do Rememberhellip
hellipThroughout The Summer
Shabbat Services vary during the summer Check the weekly E-News or call the TBE office
for services dates and times
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 15
Temple Sinai11620 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA 23601(757) 596-8352
June 2019All are welcome to our services programs and activities
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services (1000 am) followed by lunch- June 15th- June 29th
- Friday Night Shabbat Services (730 pm)- June 7th (Shavuot)- June 21st (Shabbat Malachim)
For further information to any of the above events please call 596-8352
Rabbi Seacuteverine Sokol (1-314-628-9196) rabbiseverinegmailcom Administrator - Mary Beth Colgan - adminnnsinaihrcoxmailcom
(757) 596-8352 - office (757) 596-8492 ndash fax | Web address httpwwwtemplesinai-nnorg wwwfacebookcompagesTemple-Sinai161739667352609t
All are welcome to visit CEVO meets at the UJCVP401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
OfficeCEVOgmailcomwwwemetvororg
757-952-3737
fbmeCEVOcommunity
Special Events amp Other NewsShabbat ServicesErev Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 630pm unless otherwise noted
June 7Erev Shabbat service led by the Meyers Family
June 14Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service featuring Cantorial Soloist Jonathan Rathsam
June 21Lay-led Erev Shabbat service
June 28Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service
June 2nd Religious School Jerusalem DayEnd of the Year Seder ndash This will be enjoyed by the religious school in the late afternoonevening
16 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Adath Jeshurun is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Aryeh Leifert from Israel to join us as our cantor for the High Holidays this year Rabbi Leifert has been with us before We are looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Shavout (the festival of weeks) commemorates Israelrsquos receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai In the synagogue we read the story of the Revelation at Sinai in which Hashem descended and communicated directly with Israel giving the nation the Ten Commandments and its unique mission to Hashem and mankind We also read the book of Ruth telling the story of one of Israelrsquos finest converts One custom of Shavout is eating dairy foods such as CHEESECAKE
Shavout begins at sundown on June 8th
Save the Date
Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky Sunday
June 23 2019 830am - Woods Course
More information to comeCall Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email kbmkbmurovlawcom
Service ScheduleFridays at 6PM Shabbat Mornings at 930 AM
Monday and Thursday Morning Minyanim at 745 AM
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
Telephone 757-930-0820 | Website wwwajshulcomRabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836
401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606 bull 757-826-5894 officerodefsholomtempleorg bull wwwrodefsholomtempleorg
Candle Lighting Times June 7 804 pmJune 8 909 pm ShavoutJune 9 909 pm ShavoutJune 14 808 pmJune 21 810 pmJune 28 811 pm Rabbi Litt Shabbos ScheduleJune 14thJuly 12thAug 2nd
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 5
Presidentrsquos Message - Jenny David
My husband Josh our children and I traveled to Israel in March We were fortunate to spend time in different areas of the country and while we were in Tel Aviv Hamas launched rockets from Gaza into Israel We awoke early one morning to learn that thirty rockets had been launched since we went to sleep the night before and because Israel had ordered all bomb shelters in Tel Aviv to be opened we found written instructions pushed under our hotel room door for accessing the bomb shelter on our hallway In the face of this threat the resilience of the Israelis amazed us Life carried on While the IDF activated troops to Gaza Israelis went to school and work shopped ate in restaurants and generally conducted their day-to-day affairs A few days after the rocket launches started the conflict died down and it seemed that there would be peace Unfortunately that peace was short-lived About a month after we returned home Hamas again launched rockets at Israel this time in excess of 500 and Israel was forced to react Israel is a complicated place and many of us have complicated feelings about it Whether it is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict the disputed land in the Golan and the West Bank or Israelirsquos own domestic politics and policies regarding control by the ultra-Orthodox there are many issues with which we could find fault But Israel is ours It is our homeland and the existence of Israel is critically important to the safety of Jews throughout the world It is the place we can go when there is no other place to go
Just this past week which was the week during which Israel celebrated its 71st birthday I saw a link on an online news source that said ldquoThreat of violence against Jews in US at alarming levelsrdquo It is undisputed that acts of anti-Semitism have increased in the US in the past few years with Jews being the targets of hateful speech threats physical violence and most horrifically gun violence at the
Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and the Chabad of Poway near San Diego Being Jewish in the US today looks very different than it did even seven months ago and unwavering bi-partisan support for Israel is no longer a guarantee
So what do we do As a community our synagogues and the UJCVP are working with professionals to significantly increase security at our local Jewish institutions Individually and as a community we MUST speak out against anti-Semitism we MUST communicate to our lawmakers the importance of the safety of American Jews we MUST communicate to our lawmakers the importance of Israel not only for stability and democracy in the Middle East but also to the safety of every Jew in the world and we MUST be involved in and support Jewish organizations locally internationally and in Israel
ShalomJenny
6 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 7
Offering Quality Rehabilitation ServicesFor You and Your Family
n State-of-the-art outpatient facilityn Close to home and convenientn Flexible extended hoursn Patient-centered rehabilitative therapyn Accepting most insurances
Quality physical therapy from a caring team of your friends and neighbors
757-594-03301101 WILLIAM STYRON SQUARE SOUTH PORT WARWICK | NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
wwwvirginiahealthrehabcommdash A member of the Virginia Health Services family mdash
Improving the quality-of-life for our patients
8 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Join us as we welcome our new IsraeliShlichim summer camp counselors Lior Givati amp Yehonatan
Kuperberg
And celebrate the First Year Anniversaryof our expanded campus
RSVPs appreciated 757-930-1422 or unitedjcujcvporgDessert Reception
n Registered Dietician
n Home Infusion Therapy
n Nurse on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week
n Companion amp Personal Assistance
n Skilled Nursing
n Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy
n Medical Social Worker
n Certified Home Health Aides
Virginia Health Home Care is Medicare certified and accepts many
insurance providers
Call 7575349222 today | wwwvirginiahealthhomecarecom A member of the Virginia Health Services family
Virginia Health Services announces the opening
of its newest division Virginia Health Home Care
located in the Port Warwick community of
Newport News Virginia Health Home Carersquos team
of highly trained licensed amp certified professionals
are available to meet the needs of our community
Services include
Virginia Health Home CareIn your home In our careIn your home In our care
Now open fromthe people you know and trust
Quality care in the comfort of your own home
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 9
Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony-Jennifer Meyers
Many thank yous come to mind when thinking of last monthrsquos Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony It was standing room only for this meaningful program held on National Holocaust Remembrance Day
Thank you to the 2 survivors and 15 second - third - and fourth generation survivors who were honored as they lit candles This year the candle of hope was introduced and lit by 2 of our youngest community members Eliot Sheetz and Yishai Hyman As we honored the most innocent victims of terror at our synagogues our churches our mosques our schools and our places of social gathering during these times of darkness and challenge our response should be to increase the light and hope toward building a brighter future
Thank you to Alec Wolf who played the cello beautifully as he enhanced the evening with his beautiful renditions of inspiring music
Thank you to Jewish Book Council guest speaker Dr Rebecca Erbelding author of Rescue Board The Untold Story of Americarsquos Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe This book is the winner of the 2018 National Jewish Book Award for writing based on archival material Dr Erbelding spoke and wrote about how ldquountil January 1944 the United States had no policy regarding the mass murder of Jews we now call the Holocaust On January 16 1944 Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr and several members of his staff pleaded with President Franklin Roosevelt convincing him to create the WRB and establish a policy of relief and rescue The WRB staff almost all young Treasury Department lawyers opened a refugee camp in upstate New York started a psychological warfare campaign sent false papers into enemy territory negotiated ransom offers with Nazis and ultimately saved tens of thousands of livesrdquo
Thank you to Sandy Katz Helaine Shinske Ruth Sacks and the many additional Holocaust Writing amp Visual Arts Competition committee members including readers and competition final judges who reviewed 427 writing entries and 24 art pieces from 19 teachers in 13 different middle and high schools Thank you to the generosity of the SarfanGary S and William M Nachman Philanthropic Fund of the UJC Endowment Fund through which this competition is made possible One of the primary goals of this writing competition is to encourage young people to apply the lessons of history to the moral decisions they make today Through studying the Holocaust students explored the issues of moral courage as well as the dangers of prejudice peer pressure unthinking obedience to authority and indifference This is the 18th year of the competition and it provides students an opportunity to think and express themselves creatively about what they have learned
Thank you to the teachers and administrators for encouraging their students to participate in this worthwhile project and thank you to the all of the UJC staff who made this evening possible
10 Jewish Community News | June 2019
The UJC is once again partnering with the Glendale Community Pool for all our summer swimming
Interested in a pool membership Go to wwwujcvporgprogram-passport
Lifeguards Needed Questions or interested lifeguards (16 or older) contact Sara Traster at strasterujcvporg Must have or get lifeguard certification
Opening Weekend Fri May 24th 4-8pmSat May 25th 11am-9pmSun May 26th 1-8pmMon May 27th 11am-8pm
Open Hours through June 9th
Saturdays 11am-9pmSundays 1-8pm
Special Hours on Fri June 14th 2-8pm
Normal Summer Hours beginning June 15th Sundays amp Mondays 1-8pmTuesThursFri 11am-8pmWednesdays amp Saturdays 11am-9pm
NEWS
Holocaust Education Fund Honoring Marilyn amp Mark Nataupskyrsquos 50th wedding anniversary
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Betty amp Roy Lasris on the birth of their first grandchild
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Ruby Conn for being the Director of Peninsula Realtors
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Bert Aaron for being named Citizen of the year by the Daily Press
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Charles Friedman a speedy recovery
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Joan Rosenbaum a full recovery
Ethel Krinick
In honor of Tess GoldblattEthel Krinick
Yom Hashoah remembranceLori amp Jeff Luckman
Yom Hashoah remembranceNicole Yancey
UJC Preschool Fund
In honor of Ruth Ann Schoenbaum and in memory of Leon Schoenbaum
Barbara amp Louis Silverman
Honoring Rhea Wolframrsquos 100th birthday
Rhonda Melissa Caroline Brian amp Art Diamond
Grand Club In memory of Bernice Adelson
Celia amp Bernard Friedland
Unrestricted Endowment Fund In memory of Louis Katz
Ettalea Kanter
PJ Library
Honoring the kids who readShirley Stein
In honor of Judy and Leon SalzmanMarcia amp Caryn Levy
Fund Donations
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 11
12 Jewish Community News | June 2019
It takes a family to comfort a familywwwpeninsulafuneralhomecom
11144 Warwick Blvd Newport News (Corner of Warwick Blvd
amp Harpersville Rd)
757-595-4424 Danny TsitourisFuneral Director
Owned and operated by the Turbyfill family since 1927
laughterThere will be tears loveBut alsoand
Yes a funeral is a time for remembering But itrsquos also a chance to celebrate a life with friends family and loved ones
At Peninsula Funeral Home wersquore proud to have served Peninsula families for three generations Whether you choose burial or cremation wersquoll handle the detailsmdashso you can focus on celebrating the life of your loved one
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 13
At The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center life is all about you Whether you spend your days socializing with friends reading a book or enjoying some entertainment we are dedicated to assisting you in living life to its fullest
Welcome Homebull Spacious two-bedroom 0ne-bedroom and studio
apartments classically designedbull 24-hour on-site licensed nursing staffbull Beautiful full-service dining room and private dining areasbull Wellness and activity options with a variety of programsbull All inclusive rates with no entrance fees
Our Continuum of Carebull The comfort of knowing Virginia Health Services offers a
continuum of care from independent living at The Arbors to skilled nursing care long-term care home health and hospice care with preferred access to any of the VHS services
We are also now accepting reservations in our Newport News luxury assisted living community The Huntington
HAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
LUXURY ASSISTED LIVINGHAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center113 Battle Road | Yorktown VA | wwwvahscom
Contact Mattie Beckermanat 757-243-8859
Reservations Now Being Accepted
NOW OPEN
The UJCVP Community Hebrew School
Wishes to Congratulate Our Class of 2019
ETHAN CLINKENBEARDREECE DAVID
KAIA HENDERSONYONA HYMAN
REBECCA KEENEJAKE PODOLIN
BRAD RUBENSTEINEVAN SCHORR
14 Jewish Community News | June 2019
TEMPLE BETH EL
Williamsburg Virginia
Temple Beth El is located at 600 Jamestown Road Williamsburg Virginia For additional information call (757) 220-1205
ITrsquoS OUR RITUAL
SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY EVE ndash Starting at 730PM
SATURDAY MORNING ndash at 1000AM
For details check the Temple Beth El E-News or call the office
As June Has Arrived Do Rememberhellip
hellipThroughout The Summer
Shabbat Services vary during the summer Check the weekly E-News or call the TBE office
for services dates and times
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 15
Temple Sinai11620 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA 23601(757) 596-8352
June 2019All are welcome to our services programs and activities
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services (1000 am) followed by lunch- June 15th- June 29th
- Friday Night Shabbat Services (730 pm)- June 7th (Shavuot)- June 21st (Shabbat Malachim)
For further information to any of the above events please call 596-8352
Rabbi Seacuteverine Sokol (1-314-628-9196) rabbiseverinegmailcom Administrator - Mary Beth Colgan - adminnnsinaihrcoxmailcom
(757) 596-8352 - office (757) 596-8492 ndash fax | Web address httpwwwtemplesinai-nnorg wwwfacebookcompagesTemple-Sinai161739667352609t
All are welcome to visit CEVO meets at the UJCVP401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
OfficeCEVOgmailcomwwwemetvororg
757-952-3737
fbmeCEVOcommunity
Special Events amp Other NewsShabbat ServicesErev Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 630pm unless otherwise noted
June 7Erev Shabbat service led by the Meyers Family
June 14Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service featuring Cantorial Soloist Jonathan Rathsam
June 21Lay-led Erev Shabbat service
June 28Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service
June 2nd Religious School Jerusalem DayEnd of the Year Seder ndash This will be enjoyed by the religious school in the late afternoonevening
16 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Adath Jeshurun is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Aryeh Leifert from Israel to join us as our cantor for the High Holidays this year Rabbi Leifert has been with us before We are looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Shavout (the festival of weeks) commemorates Israelrsquos receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai In the synagogue we read the story of the Revelation at Sinai in which Hashem descended and communicated directly with Israel giving the nation the Ten Commandments and its unique mission to Hashem and mankind We also read the book of Ruth telling the story of one of Israelrsquos finest converts One custom of Shavout is eating dairy foods such as CHEESECAKE
Shavout begins at sundown on June 8th
Save the Date
Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky Sunday
June 23 2019 830am - Woods Course
More information to comeCall Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email kbmkbmurovlawcom
Service ScheduleFridays at 6PM Shabbat Mornings at 930 AM
Monday and Thursday Morning Minyanim at 745 AM
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
Telephone 757-930-0820 | Website wwwajshulcomRabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836
401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606 bull 757-826-5894 officerodefsholomtempleorg bull wwwrodefsholomtempleorg
Candle Lighting Times June 7 804 pmJune 8 909 pm ShavoutJune 9 909 pm ShavoutJune 14 808 pmJune 21 810 pmJune 28 811 pm Rabbi Litt Shabbos ScheduleJune 14thJuly 12thAug 2nd
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
6 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 7
Offering Quality Rehabilitation ServicesFor You and Your Family
n State-of-the-art outpatient facilityn Close to home and convenientn Flexible extended hoursn Patient-centered rehabilitative therapyn Accepting most insurances
Quality physical therapy from a caring team of your friends and neighbors
757-594-03301101 WILLIAM STYRON SQUARE SOUTH PORT WARWICK | NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
wwwvirginiahealthrehabcommdash A member of the Virginia Health Services family mdash
Improving the quality-of-life for our patients
8 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Join us as we welcome our new IsraeliShlichim summer camp counselors Lior Givati amp Yehonatan
Kuperberg
And celebrate the First Year Anniversaryof our expanded campus
RSVPs appreciated 757-930-1422 or unitedjcujcvporgDessert Reception
n Registered Dietician
n Home Infusion Therapy
n Nurse on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week
n Companion amp Personal Assistance
n Skilled Nursing
n Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy
n Medical Social Worker
n Certified Home Health Aides
Virginia Health Home Care is Medicare certified and accepts many
insurance providers
Call 7575349222 today | wwwvirginiahealthhomecarecom A member of the Virginia Health Services family
Virginia Health Services announces the opening
of its newest division Virginia Health Home Care
located in the Port Warwick community of
Newport News Virginia Health Home Carersquos team
of highly trained licensed amp certified professionals
are available to meet the needs of our community
Services include
Virginia Health Home CareIn your home In our careIn your home In our care
Now open fromthe people you know and trust
Quality care in the comfort of your own home
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 9
Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony-Jennifer Meyers
Many thank yous come to mind when thinking of last monthrsquos Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony It was standing room only for this meaningful program held on National Holocaust Remembrance Day
Thank you to the 2 survivors and 15 second - third - and fourth generation survivors who were honored as they lit candles This year the candle of hope was introduced and lit by 2 of our youngest community members Eliot Sheetz and Yishai Hyman As we honored the most innocent victims of terror at our synagogues our churches our mosques our schools and our places of social gathering during these times of darkness and challenge our response should be to increase the light and hope toward building a brighter future
Thank you to Alec Wolf who played the cello beautifully as he enhanced the evening with his beautiful renditions of inspiring music
Thank you to Jewish Book Council guest speaker Dr Rebecca Erbelding author of Rescue Board The Untold Story of Americarsquos Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe This book is the winner of the 2018 National Jewish Book Award for writing based on archival material Dr Erbelding spoke and wrote about how ldquountil January 1944 the United States had no policy regarding the mass murder of Jews we now call the Holocaust On January 16 1944 Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr and several members of his staff pleaded with President Franklin Roosevelt convincing him to create the WRB and establish a policy of relief and rescue The WRB staff almost all young Treasury Department lawyers opened a refugee camp in upstate New York started a psychological warfare campaign sent false papers into enemy territory negotiated ransom offers with Nazis and ultimately saved tens of thousands of livesrdquo
Thank you to Sandy Katz Helaine Shinske Ruth Sacks and the many additional Holocaust Writing amp Visual Arts Competition committee members including readers and competition final judges who reviewed 427 writing entries and 24 art pieces from 19 teachers in 13 different middle and high schools Thank you to the generosity of the SarfanGary S and William M Nachman Philanthropic Fund of the UJC Endowment Fund through which this competition is made possible One of the primary goals of this writing competition is to encourage young people to apply the lessons of history to the moral decisions they make today Through studying the Holocaust students explored the issues of moral courage as well as the dangers of prejudice peer pressure unthinking obedience to authority and indifference This is the 18th year of the competition and it provides students an opportunity to think and express themselves creatively about what they have learned
Thank you to the teachers and administrators for encouraging their students to participate in this worthwhile project and thank you to the all of the UJC staff who made this evening possible
10 Jewish Community News | June 2019
The UJC is once again partnering with the Glendale Community Pool for all our summer swimming
Interested in a pool membership Go to wwwujcvporgprogram-passport
Lifeguards Needed Questions or interested lifeguards (16 or older) contact Sara Traster at strasterujcvporg Must have or get lifeguard certification
Opening Weekend Fri May 24th 4-8pmSat May 25th 11am-9pmSun May 26th 1-8pmMon May 27th 11am-8pm
Open Hours through June 9th
Saturdays 11am-9pmSundays 1-8pm
Special Hours on Fri June 14th 2-8pm
Normal Summer Hours beginning June 15th Sundays amp Mondays 1-8pmTuesThursFri 11am-8pmWednesdays amp Saturdays 11am-9pm
NEWS
Holocaust Education Fund Honoring Marilyn amp Mark Nataupskyrsquos 50th wedding anniversary
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Betty amp Roy Lasris on the birth of their first grandchild
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Ruby Conn for being the Director of Peninsula Realtors
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Bert Aaron for being named Citizen of the year by the Daily Press
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Charles Friedman a speedy recovery
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Joan Rosenbaum a full recovery
Ethel Krinick
In honor of Tess GoldblattEthel Krinick
Yom Hashoah remembranceLori amp Jeff Luckman
Yom Hashoah remembranceNicole Yancey
UJC Preschool Fund
In honor of Ruth Ann Schoenbaum and in memory of Leon Schoenbaum
Barbara amp Louis Silverman
Honoring Rhea Wolframrsquos 100th birthday
Rhonda Melissa Caroline Brian amp Art Diamond
Grand Club In memory of Bernice Adelson
Celia amp Bernard Friedland
Unrestricted Endowment Fund In memory of Louis Katz
Ettalea Kanter
PJ Library
Honoring the kids who readShirley Stein
In honor of Judy and Leon SalzmanMarcia amp Caryn Levy
Fund Donations
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 11
12 Jewish Community News | June 2019
It takes a family to comfort a familywwwpeninsulafuneralhomecom
11144 Warwick Blvd Newport News (Corner of Warwick Blvd
amp Harpersville Rd)
757-595-4424 Danny TsitourisFuneral Director
Owned and operated by the Turbyfill family since 1927
laughterThere will be tears loveBut alsoand
Yes a funeral is a time for remembering But itrsquos also a chance to celebrate a life with friends family and loved ones
At Peninsula Funeral Home wersquore proud to have served Peninsula families for three generations Whether you choose burial or cremation wersquoll handle the detailsmdashso you can focus on celebrating the life of your loved one
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 13
At The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center life is all about you Whether you spend your days socializing with friends reading a book or enjoying some entertainment we are dedicated to assisting you in living life to its fullest
Welcome Homebull Spacious two-bedroom 0ne-bedroom and studio
apartments classically designedbull 24-hour on-site licensed nursing staffbull Beautiful full-service dining room and private dining areasbull Wellness and activity options with a variety of programsbull All inclusive rates with no entrance fees
Our Continuum of Carebull The comfort of knowing Virginia Health Services offers a
continuum of care from independent living at The Arbors to skilled nursing care long-term care home health and hospice care with preferred access to any of the VHS services
We are also now accepting reservations in our Newport News luxury assisted living community The Huntington
HAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
LUXURY ASSISTED LIVINGHAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center113 Battle Road | Yorktown VA | wwwvahscom
Contact Mattie Beckermanat 757-243-8859
Reservations Now Being Accepted
NOW OPEN
The UJCVP Community Hebrew School
Wishes to Congratulate Our Class of 2019
ETHAN CLINKENBEARDREECE DAVID
KAIA HENDERSONYONA HYMAN
REBECCA KEENEJAKE PODOLIN
BRAD RUBENSTEINEVAN SCHORR
14 Jewish Community News | June 2019
TEMPLE BETH EL
Williamsburg Virginia
Temple Beth El is located at 600 Jamestown Road Williamsburg Virginia For additional information call (757) 220-1205
ITrsquoS OUR RITUAL
SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY EVE ndash Starting at 730PM
SATURDAY MORNING ndash at 1000AM
For details check the Temple Beth El E-News or call the office
As June Has Arrived Do Rememberhellip
hellipThroughout The Summer
Shabbat Services vary during the summer Check the weekly E-News or call the TBE office
for services dates and times
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 15
Temple Sinai11620 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA 23601(757) 596-8352
June 2019All are welcome to our services programs and activities
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services (1000 am) followed by lunch- June 15th- June 29th
- Friday Night Shabbat Services (730 pm)- June 7th (Shavuot)- June 21st (Shabbat Malachim)
For further information to any of the above events please call 596-8352
Rabbi Seacuteverine Sokol (1-314-628-9196) rabbiseverinegmailcom Administrator - Mary Beth Colgan - adminnnsinaihrcoxmailcom
(757) 596-8352 - office (757) 596-8492 ndash fax | Web address httpwwwtemplesinai-nnorg wwwfacebookcompagesTemple-Sinai161739667352609t
All are welcome to visit CEVO meets at the UJCVP401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
OfficeCEVOgmailcomwwwemetvororg
757-952-3737
fbmeCEVOcommunity
Special Events amp Other NewsShabbat ServicesErev Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 630pm unless otherwise noted
June 7Erev Shabbat service led by the Meyers Family
June 14Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service featuring Cantorial Soloist Jonathan Rathsam
June 21Lay-led Erev Shabbat service
June 28Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service
June 2nd Religious School Jerusalem DayEnd of the Year Seder ndash This will be enjoyed by the religious school in the late afternoonevening
16 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Adath Jeshurun is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Aryeh Leifert from Israel to join us as our cantor for the High Holidays this year Rabbi Leifert has been with us before We are looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Shavout (the festival of weeks) commemorates Israelrsquos receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai In the synagogue we read the story of the Revelation at Sinai in which Hashem descended and communicated directly with Israel giving the nation the Ten Commandments and its unique mission to Hashem and mankind We also read the book of Ruth telling the story of one of Israelrsquos finest converts One custom of Shavout is eating dairy foods such as CHEESECAKE
Shavout begins at sundown on June 8th
Save the Date
Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky Sunday
June 23 2019 830am - Woods Course
More information to comeCall Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email kbmkbmurovlawcom
Service ScheduleFridays at 6PM Shabbat Mornings at 930 AM
Monday and Thursday Morning Minyanim at 745 AM
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
Telephone 757-930-0820 | Website wwwajshulcomRabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836
401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606 bull 757-826-5894 officerodefsholomtempleorg bull wwwrodefsholomtempleorg
Candle Lighting Times June 7 804 pmJune 8 909 pm ShavoutJune 9 909 pm ShavoutJune 14 808 pmJune 21 810 pmJune 28 811 pm Rabbi Litt Shabbos ScheduleJune 14thJuly 12thAug 2nd
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 7
Offering Quality Rehabilitation ServicesFor You and Your Family
n State-of-the-art outpatient facilityn Close to home and convenientn Flexible extended hoursn Patient-centered rehabilitative therapyn Accepting most insurances
Quality physical therapy from a caring team of your friends and neighbors
757-594-03301101 WILLIAM STYRON SQUARE SOUTH PORT WARWICK | NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
wwwvirginiahealthrehabcommdash A member of the Virginia Health Services family mdash
Improving the quality-of-life for our patients
8 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Join us as we welcome our new IsraeliShlichim summer camp counselors Lior Givati amp Yehonatan
Kuperberg
And celebrate the First Year Anniversaryof our expanded campus
RSVPs appreciated 757-930-1422 or unitedjcujcvporgDessert Reception
n Registered Dietician
n Home Infusion Therapy
n Nurse on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week
n Companion amp Personal Assistance
n Skilled Nursing
n Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy
n Medical Social Worker
n Certified Home Health Aides
Virginia Health Home Care is Medicare certified and accepts many
insurance providers
Call 7575349222 today | wwwvirginiahealthhomecarecom A member of the Virginia Health Services family
Virginia Health Services announces the opening
of its newest division Virginia Health Home Care
located in the Port Warwick community of
Newport News Virginia Health Home Carersquos team
of highly trained licensed amp certified professionals
are available to meet the needs of our community
Services include
Virginia Health Home CareIn your home In our careIn your home In our care
Now open fromthe people you know and trust
Quality care in the comfort of your own home
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 9
Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony-Jennifer Meyers
Many thank yous come to mind when thinking of last monthrsquos Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony It was standing room only for this meaningful program held on National Holocaust Remembrance Day
Thank you to the 2 survivors and 15 second - third - and fourth generation survivors who were honored as they lit candles This year the candle of hope was introduced and lit by 2 of our youngest community members Eliot Sheetz and Yishai Hyman As we honored the most innocent victims of terror at our synagogues our churches our mosques our schools and our places of social gathering during these times of darkness and challenge our response should be to increase the light and hope toward building a brighter future
Thank you to Alec Wolf who played the cello beautifully as he enhanced the evening with his beautiful renditions of inspiring music
Thank you to Jewish Book Council guest speaker Dr Rebecca Erbelding author of Rescue Board The Untold Story of Americarsquos Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe This book is the winner of the 2018 National Jewish Book Award for writing based on archival material Dr Erbelding spoke and wrote about how ldquountil January 1944 the United States had no policy regarding the mass murder of Jews we now call the Holocaust On January 16 1944 Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr and several members of his staff pleaded with President Franklin Roosevelt convincing him to create the WRB and establish a policy of relief and rescue The WRB staff almost all young Treasury Department lawyers opened a refugee camp in upstate New York started a psychological warfare campaign sent false papers into enemy territory negotiated ransom offers with Nazis and ultimately saved tens of thousands of livesrdquo
Thank you to Sandy Katz Helaine Shinske Ruth Sacks and the many additional Holocaust Writing amp Visual Arts Competition committee members including readers and competition final judges who reviewed 427 writing entries and 24 art pieces from 19 teachers in 13 different middle and high schools Thank you to the generosity of the SarfanGary S and William M Nachman Philanthropic Fund of the UJC Endowment Fund through which this competition is made possible One of the primary goals of this writing competition is to encourage young people to apply the lessons of history to the moral decisions they make today Through studying the Holocaust students explored the issues of moral courage as well as the dangers of prejudice peer pressure unthinking obedience to authority and indifference This is the 18th year of the competition and it provides students an opportunity to think and express themselves creatively about what they have learned
Thank you to the teachers and administrators for encouraging their students to participate in this worthwhile project and thank you to the all of the UJC staff who made this evening possible
10 Jewish Community News | June 2019
The UJC is once again partnering with the Glendale Community Pool for all our summer swimming
Interested in a pool membership Go to wwwujcvporgprogram-passport
Lifeguards Needed Questions or interested lifeguards (16 or older) contact Sara Traster at strasterujcvporg Must have or get lifeguard certification
Opening Weekend Fri May 24th 4-8pmSat May 25th 11am-9pmSun May 26th 1-8pmMon May 27th 11am-8pm
Open Hours through June 9th
Saturdays 11am-9pmSundays 1-8pm
Special Hours on Fri June 14th 2-8pm
Normal Summer Hours beginning June 15th Sundays amp Mondays 1-8pmTuesThursFri 11am-8pmWednesdays amp Saturdays 11am-9pm
NEWS
Holocaust Education Fund Honoring Marilyn amp Mark Nataupskyrsquos 50th wedding anniversary
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Betty amp Roy Lasris on the birth of their first grandchild
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Ruby Conn for being the Director of Peninsula Realtors
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Bert Aaron for being named Citizen of the year by the Daily Press
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Charles Friedman a speedy recovery
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Joan Rosenbaum a full recovery
Ethel Krinick
In honor of Tess GoldblattEthel Krinick
Yom Hashoah remembranceLori amp Jeff Luckman
Yom Hashoah remembranceNicole Yancey
UJC Preschool Fund
In honor of Ruth Ann Schoenbaum and in memory of Leon Schoenbaum
Barbara amp Louis Silverman
Honoring Rhea Wolframrsquos 100th birthday
Rhonda Melissa Caroline Brian amp Art Diamond
Grand Club In memory of Bernice Adelson
Celia amp Bernard Friedland
Unrestricted Endowment Fund In memory of Louis Katz
Ettalea Kanter
PJ Library
Honoring the kids who readShirley Stein
In honor of Judy and Leon SalzmanMarcia amp Caryn Levy
Fund Donations
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 11
12 Jewish Community News | June 2019
It takes a family to comfort a familywwwpeninsulafuneralhomecom
11144 Warwick Blvd Newport News (Corner of Warwick Blvd
amp Harpersville Rd)
757-595-4424 Danny TsitourisFuneral Director
Owned and operated by the Turbyfill family since 1927
laughterThere will be tears loveBut alsoand
Yes a funeral is a time for remembering But itrsquos also a chance to celebrate a life with friends family and loved ones
At Peninsula Funeral Home wersquore proud to have served Peninsula families for three generations Whether you choose burial or cremation wersquoll handle the detailsmdashso you can focus on celebrating the life of your loved one
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 13
At The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center life is all about you Whether you spend your days socializing with friends reading a book or enjoying some entertainment we are dedicated to assisting you in living life to its fullest
Welcome Homebull Spacious two-bedroom 0ne-bedroom and studio
apartments classically designedbull 24-hour on-site licensed nursing staffbull Beautiful full-service dining room and private dining areasbull Wellness and activity options with a variety of programsbull All inclusive rates with no entrance fees
Our Continuum of Carebull The comfort of knowing Virginia Health Services offers a
continuum of care from independent living at The Arbors to skilled nursing care long-term care home health and hospice care with preferred access to any of the VHS services
We are also now accepting reservations in our Newport News luxury assisted living community The Huntington
HAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
LUXURY ASSISTED LIVINGHAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center113 Battle Road | Yorktown VA | wwwvahscom
Contact Mattie Beckermanat 757-243-8859
Reservations Now Being Accepted
NOW OPEN
The UJCVP Community Hebrew School
Wishes to Congratulate Our Class of 2019
ETHAN CLINKENBEARDREECE DAVID
KAIA HENDERSONYONA HYMAN
REBECCA KEENEJAKE PODOLIN
BRAD RUBENSTEINEVAN SCHORR
14 Jewish Community News | June 2019
TEMPLE BETH EL
Williamsburg Virginia
Temple Beth El is located at 600 Jamestown Road Williamsburg Virginia For additional information call (757) 220-1205
ITrsquoS OUR RITUAL
SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY EVE ndash Starting at 730PM
SATURDAY MORNING ndash at 1000AM
For details check the Temple Beth El E-News or call the office
As June Has Arrived Do Rememberhellip
hellipThroughout The Summer
Shabbat Services vary during the summer Check the weekly E-News or call the TBE office
for services dates and times
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 15
Temple Sinai11620 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA 23601(757) 596-8352
June 2019All are welcome to our services programs and activities
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services (1000 am) followed by lunch- June 15th- June 29th
- Friday Night Shabbat Services (730 pm)- June 7th (Shavuot)- June 21st (Shabbat Malachim)
For further information to any of the above events please call 596-8352
Rabbi Seacuteverine Sokol (1-314-628-9196) rabbiseverinegmailcom Administrator - Mary Beth Colgan - adminnnsinaihrcoxmailcom
(757) 596-8352 - office (757) 596-8492 ndash fax | Web address httpwwwtemplesinai-nnorg wwwfacebookcompagesTemple-Sinai161739667352609t
All are welcome to visit CEVO meets at the UJCVP401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
OfficeCEVOgmailcomwwwemetvororg
757-952-3737
fbmeCEVOcommunity
Special Events amp Other NewsShabbat ServicesErev Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 630pm unless otherwise noted
June 7Erev Shabbat service led by the Meyers Family
June 14Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service featuring Cantorial Soloist Jonathan Rathsam
June 21Lay-led Erev Shabbat service
June 28Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service
June 2nd Religious School Jerusalem DayEnd of the Year Seder ndash This will be enjoyed by the religious school in the late afternoonevening
16 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Adath Jeshurun is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Aryeh Leifert from Israel to join us as our cantor for the High Holidays this year Rabbi Leifert has been with us before We are looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Shavout (the festival of weeks) commemorates Israelrsquos receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai In the synagogue we read the story of the Revelation at Sinai in which Hashem descended and communicated directly with Israel giving the nation the Ten Commandments and its unique mission to Hashem and mankind We also read the book of Ruth telling the story of one of Israelrsquos finest converts One custom of Shavout is eating dairy foods such as CHEESECAKE
Shavout begins at sundown on June 8th
Save the Date
Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky Sunday
June 23 2019 830am - Woods Course
More information to comeCall Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email kbmkbmurovlawcom
Service ScheduleFridays at 6PM Shabbat Mornings at 930 AM
Monday and Thursday Morning Minyanim at 745 AM
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
Telephone 757-930-0820 | Website wwwajshulcomRabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836
401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606 bull 757-826-5894 officerodefsholomtempleorg bull wwwrodefsholomtempleorg
Candle Lighting Times June 7 804 pmJune 8 909 pm ShavoutJune 9 909 pm ShavoutJune 14 808 pmJune 21 810 pmJune 28 811 pm Rabbi Litt Shabbos ScheduleJune 14thJuly 12thAug 2nd
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
8 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Join us as we welcome our new IsraeliShlichim summer camp counselors Lior Givati amp Yehonatan
Kuperberg
And celebrate the First Year Anniversaryof our expanded campus
RSVPs appreciated 757-930-1422 or unitedjcujcvporgDessert Reception
n Registered Dietician
n Home Infusion Therapy
n Nurse on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week
n Companion amp Personal Assistance
n Skilled Nursing
n Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy
n Medical Social Worker
n Certified Home Health Aides
Virginia Health Home Care is Medicare certified and accepts many
insurance providers
Call 7575349222 today | wwwvirginiahealthhomecarecom A member of the Virginia Health Services family
Virginia Health Services announces the opening
of its newest division Virginia Health Home Care
located in the Port Warwick community of
Newport News Virginia Health Home Carersquos team
of highly trained licensed amp certified professionals
are available to meet the needs of our community
Services include
Virginia Health Home CareIn your home In our careIn your home In our care
Now open fromthe people you know and trust
Quality care in the comfort of your own home
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 9
Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony-Jennifer Meyers
Many thank yous come to mind when thinking of last monthrsquos Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony It was standing room only for this meaningful program held on National Holocaust Remembrance Day
Thank you to the 2 survivors and 15 second - third - and fourth generation survivors who were honored as they lit candles This year the candle of hope was introduced and lit by 2 of our youngest community members Eliot Sheetz and Yishai Hyman As we honored the most innocent victims of terror at our synagogues our churches our mosques our schools and our places of social gathering during these times of darkness and challenge our response should be to increase the light and hope toward building a brighter future
Thank you to Alec Wolf who played the cello beautifully as he enhanced the evening with his beautiful renditions of inspiring music
Thank you to Jewish Book Council guest speaker Dr Rebecca Erbelding author of Rescue Board The Untold Story of Americarsquos Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe This book is the winner of the 2018 National Jewish Book Award for writing based on archival material Dr Erbelding spoke and wrote about how ldquountil January 1944 the United States had no policy regarding the mass murder of Jews we now call the Holocaust On January 16 1944 Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr and several members of his staff pleaded with President Franklin Roosevelt convincing him to create the WRB and establish a policy of relief and rescue The WRB staff almost all young Treasury Department lawyers opened a refugee camp in upstate New York started a psychological warfare campaign sent false papers into enemy territory negotiated ransom offers with Nazis and ultimately saved tens of thousands of livesrdquo
Thank you to Sandy Katz Helaine Shinske Ruth Sacks and the many additional Holocaust Writing amp Visual Arts Competition committee members including readers and competition final judges who reviewed 427 writing entries and 24 art pieces from 19 teachers in 13 different middle and high schools Thank you to the generosity of the SarfanGary S and William M Nachman Philanthropic Fund of the UJC Endowment Fund through which this competition is made possible One of the primary goals of this writing competition is to encourage young people to apply the lessons of history to the moral decisions they make today Through studying the Holocaust students explored the issues of moral courage as well as the dangers of prejudice peer pressure unthinking obedience to authority and indifference This is the 18th year of the competition and it provides students an opportunity to think and express themselves creatively about what they have learned
Thank you to the teachers and administrators for encouraging their students to participate in this worthwhile project and thank you to the all of the UJC staff who made this evening possible
10 Jewish Community News | June 2019
The UJC is once again partnering with the Glendale Community Pool for all our summer swimming
Interested in a pool membership Go to wwwujcvporgprogram-passport
Lifeguards Needed Questions or interested lifeguards (16 or older) contact Sara Traster at strasterujcvporg Must have or get lifeguard certification
Opening Weekend Fri May 24th 4-8pmSat May 25th 11am-9pmSun May 26th 1-8pmMon May 27th 11am-8pm
Open Hours through June 9th
Saturdays 11am-9pmSundays 1-8pm
Special Hours on Fri June 14th 2-8pm
Normal Summer Hours beginning June 15th Sundays amp Mondays 1-8pmTuesThursFri 11am-8pmWednesdays amp Saturdays 11am-9pm
NEWS
Holocaust Education Fund Honoring Marilyn amp Mark Nataupskyrsquos 50th wedding anniversary
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Betty amp Roy Lasris on the birth of their first grandchild
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Ruby Conn for being the Director of Peninsula Realtors
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Bert Aaron for being named Citizen of the year by the Daily Press
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Charles Friedman a speedy recovery
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Joan Rosenbaum a full recovery
Ethel Krinick
In honor of Tess GoldblattEthel Krinick
Yom Hashoah remembranceLori amp Jeff Luckman
Yom Hashoah remembranceNicole Yancey
UJC Preschool Fund
In honor of Ruth Ann Schoenbaum and in memory of Leon Schoenbaum
Barbara amp Louis Silverman
Honoring Rhea Wolframrsquos 100th birthday
Rhonda Melissa Caroline Brian amp Art Diamond
Grand Club In memory of Bernice Adelson
Celia amp Bernard Friedland
Unrestricted Endowment Fund In memory of Louis Katz
Ettalea Kanter
PJ Library
Honoring the kids who readShirley Stein
In honor of Judy and Leon SalzmanMarcia amp Caryn Levy
Fund Donations
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 11
12 Jewish Community News | June 2019
It takes a family to comfort a familywwwpeninsulafuneralhomecom
11144 Warwick Blvd Newport News (Corner of Warwick Blvd
amp Harpersville Rd)
757-595-4424 Danny TsitourisFuneral Director
Owned and operated by the Turbyfill family since 1927
laughterThere will be tears loveBut alsoand
Yes a funeral is a time for remembering But itrsquos also a chance to celebrate a life with friends family and loved ones
At Peninsula Funeral Home wersquore proud to have served Peninsula families for three generations Whether you choose burial or cremation wersquoll handle the detailsmdashso you can focus on celebrating the life of your loved one
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 13
At The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center life is all about you Whether you spend your days socializing with friends reading a book or enjoying some entertainment we are dedicated to assisting you in living life to its fullest
Welcome Homebull Spacious two-bedroom 0ne-bedroom and studio
apartments classically designedbull 24-hour on-site licensed nursing staffbull Beautiful full-service dining room and private dining areasbull Wellness and activity options with a variety of programsbull All inclusive rates with no entrance fees
Our Continuum of Carebull The comfort of knowing Virginia Health Services offers a
continuum of care from independent living at The Arbors to skilled nursing care long-term care home health and hospice care with preferred access to any of the VHS services
We are also now accepting reservations in our Newport News luxury assisted living community The Huntington
HAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
LUXURY ASSISTED LIVINGHAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center113 Battle Road | Yorktown VA | wwwvahscom
Contact Mattie Beckermanat 757-243-8859
Reservations Now Being Accepted
NOW OPEN
The UJCVP Community Hebrew School
Wishes to Congratulate Our Class of 2019
ETHAN CLINKENBEARDREECE DAVID
KAIA HENDERSONYONA HYMAN
REBECCA KEENEJAKE PODOLIN
BRAD RUBENSTEINEVAN SCHORR
14 Jewish Community News | June 2019
TEMPLE BETH EL
Williamsburg Virginia
Temple Beth El is located at 600 Jamestown Road Williamsburg Virginia For additional information call (757) 220-1205
ITrsquoS OUR RITUAL
SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY EVE ndash Starting at 730PM
SATURDAY MORNING ndash at 1000AM
For details check the Temple Beth El E-News or call the office
As June Has Arrived Do Rememberhellip
hellipThroughout The Summer
Shabbat Services vary during the summer Check the weekly E-News or call the TBE office
for services dates and times
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 15
Temple Sinai11620 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA 23601(757) 596-8352
June 2019All are welcome to our services programs and activities
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services (1000 am) followed by lunch- June 15th- June 29th
- Friday Night Shabbat Services (730 pm)- June 7th (Shavuot)- June 21st (Shabbat Malachim)
For further information to any of the above events please call 596-8352
Rabbi Seacuteverine Sokol (1-314-628-9196) rabbiseverinegmailcom Administrator - Mary Beth Colgan - adminnnsinaihrcoxmailcom
(757) 596-8352 - office (757) 596-8492 ndash fax | Web address httpwwwtemplesinai-nnorg wwwfacebookcompagesTemple-Sinai161739667352609t
All are welcome to visit CEVO meets at the UJCVP401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
OfficeCEVOgmailcomwwwemetvororg
757-952-3737
fbmeCEVOcommunity
Special Events amp Other NewsShabbat ServicesErev Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 630pm unless otherwise noted
June 7Erev Shabbat service led by the Meyers Family
June 14Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service featuring Cantorial Soloist Jonathan Rathsam
June 21Lay-led Erev Shabbat service
June 28Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service
June 2nd Religious School Jerusalem DayEnd of the Year Seder ndash This will be enjoyed by the religious school in the late afternoonevening
16 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Adath Jeshurun is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Aryeh Leifert from Israel to join us as our cantor for the High Holidays this year Rabbi Leifert has been with us before We are looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Shavout (the festival of weeks) commemorates Israelrsquos receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai In the synagogue we read the story of the Revelation at Sinai in which Hashem descended and communicated directly with Israel giving the nation the Ten Commandments and its unique mission to Hashem and mankind We also read the book of Ruth telling the story of one of Israelrsquos finest converts One custom of Shavout is eating dairy foods such as CHEESECAKE
Shavout begins at sundown on June 8th
Save the Date
Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky Sunday
June 23 2019 830am - Woods Course
More information to comeCall Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email kbmkbmurovlawcom
Service ScheduleFridays at 6PM Shabbat Mornings at 930 AM
Monday and Thursday Morning Minyanim at 745 AM
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
Telephone 757-930-0820 | Website wwwajshulcomRabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836
401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606 bull 757-826-5894 officerodefsholomtempleorg bull wwwrodefsholomtempleorg
Candle Lighting Times June 7 804 pmJune 8 909 pm ShavoutJune 9 909 pm ShavoutJune 14 808 pmJune 21 810 pmJune 28 811 pm Rabbi Litt Shabbos ScheduleJune 14thJuly 12thAug 2nd
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 9
Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony-Jennifer Meyers
Many thank yous come to mind when thinking of last monthrsquos Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program amp Ceremony It was standing room only for this meaningful program held on National Holocaust Remembrance Day
Thank you to the 2 survivors and 15 second - third - and fourth generation survivors who were honored as they lit candles This year the candle of hope was introduced and lit by 2 of our youngest community members Eliot Sheetz and Yishai Hyman As we honored the most innocent victims of terror at our synagogues our churches our mosques our schools and our places of social gathering during these times of darkness and challenge our response should be to increase the light and hope toward building a brighter future
Thank you to Alec Wolf who played the cello beautifully as he enhanced the evening with his beautiful renditions of inspiring music
Thank you to Jewish Book Council guest speaker Dr Rebecca Erbelding author of Rescue Board The Untold Story of Americarsquos Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe This book is the winner of the 2018 National Jewish Book Award for writing based on archival material Dr Erbelding spoke and wrote about how ldquountil January 1944 the United States had no policy regarding the mass murder of Jews we now call the Holocaust On January 16 1944 Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr and several members of his staff pleaded with President Franklin Roosevelt convincing him to create the WRB and establish a policy of relief and rescue The WRB staff almost all young Treasury Department lawyers opened a refugee camp in upstate New York started a psychological warfare campaign sent false papers into enemy territory negotiated ransom offers with Nazis and ultimately saved tens of thousands of livesrdquo
Thank you to Sandy Katz Helaine Shinske Ruth Sacks and the many additional Holocaust Writing amp Visual Arts Competition committee members including readers and competition final judges who reviewed 427 writing entries and 24 art pieces from 19 teachers in 13 different middle and high schools Thank you to the generosity of the SarfanGary S and William M Nachman Philanthropic Fund of the UJC Endowment Fund through which this competition is made possible One of the primary goals of this writing competition is to encourage young people to apply the lessons of history to the moral decisions they make today Through studying the Holocaust students explored the issues of moral courage as well as the dangers of prejudice peer pressure unthinking obedience to authority and indifference This is the 18th year of the competition and it provides students an opportunity to think and express themselves creatively about what they have learned
Thank you to the teachers and administrators for encouraging their students to participate in this worthwhile project and thank you to the all of the UJC staff who made this evening possible
10 Jewish Community News | June 2019
The UJC is once again partnering with the Glendale Community Pool for all our summer swimming
Interested in a pool membership Go to wwwujcvporgprogram-passport
Lifeguards Needed Questions or interested lifeguards (16 or older) contact Sara Traster at strasterujcvporg Must have or get lifeguard certification
Opening Weekend Fri May 24th 4-8pmSat May 25th 11am-9pmSun May 26th 1-8pmMon May 27th 11am-8pm
Open Hours through June 9th
Saturdays 11am-9pmSundays 1-8pm
Special Hours on Fri June 14th 2-8pm
Normal Summer Hours beginning June 15th Sundays amp Mondays 1-8pmTuesThursFri 11am-8pmWednesdays amp Saturdays 11am-9pm
NEWS
Holocaust Education Fund Honoring Marilyn amp Mark Nataupskyrsquos 50th wedding anniversary
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Betty amp Roy Lasris on the birth of their first grandchild
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Ruby Conn for being the Director of Peninsula Realtors
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Bert Aaron for being named Citizen of the year by the Daily Press
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Charles Friedman a speedy recovery
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Joan Rosenbaum a full recovery
Ethel Krinick
In honor of Tess GoldblattEthel Krinick
Yom Hashoah remembranceLori amp Jeff Luckman
Yom Hashoah remembranceNicole Yancey
UJC Preschool Fund
In honor of Ruth Ann Schoenbaum and in memory of Leon Schoenbaum
Barbara amp Louis Silverman
Honoring Rhea Wolframrsquos 100th birthday
Rhonda Melissa Caroline Brian amp Art Diamond
Grand Club In memory of Bernice Adelson
Celia amp Bernard Friedland
Unrestricted Endowment Fund In memory of Louis Katz
Ettalea Kanter
PJ Library
Honoring the kids who readShirley Stein
In honor of Judy and Leon SalzmanMarcia amp Caryn Levy
Fund Donations
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 11
12 Jewish Community News | June 2019
It takes a family to comfort a familywwwpeninsulafuneralhomecom
11144 Warwick Blvd Newport News (Corner of Warwick Blvd
amp Harpersville Rd)
757-595-4424 Danny TsitourisFuneral Director
Owned and operated by the Turbyfill family since 1927
laughterThere will be tears loveBut alsoand
Yes a funeral is a time for remembering But itrsquos also a chance to celebrate a life with friends family and loved ones
At Peninsula Funeral Home wersquore proud to have served Peninsula families for three generations Whether you choose burial or cremation wersquoll handle the detailsmdashso you can focus on celebrating the life of your loved one
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 13
At The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center life is all about you Whether you spend your days socializing with friends reading a book or enjoying some entertainment we are dedicated to assisting you in living life to its fullest
Welcome Homebull Spacious two-bedroom 0ne-bedroom and studio
apartments classically designedbull 24-hour on-site licensed nursing staffbull Beautiful full-service dining room and private dining areasbull Wellness and activity options with a variety of programsbull All inclusive rates with no entrance fees
Our Continuum of Carebull The comfort of knowing Virginia Health Services offers a
continuum of care from independent living at The Arbors to skilled nursing care long-term care home health and hospice care with preferred access to any of the VHS services
We are also now accepting reservations in our Newport News luxury assisted living community The Huntington
HAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
LUXURY ASSISTED LIVINGHAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center113 Battle Road | Yorktown VA | wwwvahscom
Contact Mattie Beckermanat 757-243-8859
Reservations Now Being Accepted
NOW OPEN
The UJCVP Community Hebrew School
Wishes to Congratulate Our Class of 2019
ETHAN CLINKENBEARDREECE DAVID
KAIA HENDERSONYONA HYMAN
REBECCA KEENEJAKE PODOLIN
BRAD RUBENSTEINEVAN SCHORR
14 Jewish Community News | June 2019
TEMPLE BETH EL
Williamsburg Virginia
Temple Beth El is located at 600 Jamestown Road Williamsburg Virginia For additional information call (757) 220-1205
ITrsquoS OUR RITUAL
SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY EVE ndash Starting at 730PM
SATURDAY MORNING ndash at 1000AM
For details check the Temple Beth El E-News or call the office
As June Has Arrived Do Rememberhellip
hellipThroughout The Summer
Shabbat Services vary during the summer Check the weekly E-News or call the TBE office
for services dates and times
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 15
Temple Sinai11620 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA 23601(757) 596-8352
June 2019All are welcome to our services programs and activities
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services (1000 am) followed by lunch- June 15th- June 29th
- Friday Night Shabbat Services (730 pm)- June 7th (Shavuot)- June 21st (Shabbat Malachim)
For further information to any of the above events please call 596-8352
Rabbi Seacuteverine Sokol (1-314-628-9196) rabbiseverinegmailcom Administrator - Mary Beth Colgan - adminnnsinaihrcoxmailcom
(757) 596-8352 - office (757) 596-8492 ndash fax | Web address httpwwwtemplesinai-nnorg wwwfacebookcompagesTemple-Sinai161739667352609t
All are welcome to visit CEVO meets at the UJCVP401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
OfficeCEVOgmailcomwwwemetvororg
757-952-3737
fbmeCEVOcommunity
Special Events amp Other NewsShabbat ServicesErev Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 630pm unless otherwise noted
June 7Erev Shabbat service led by the Meyers Family
June 14Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service featuring Cantorial Soloist Jonathan Rathsam
June 21Lay-led Erev Shabbat service
June 28Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service
June 2nd Religious School Jerusalem DayEnd of the Year Seder ndash This will be enjoyed by the religious school in the late afternoonevening
16 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Adath Jeshurun is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Aryeh Leifert from Israel to join us as our cantor for the High Holidays this year Rabbi Leifert has been with us before We are looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Shavout (the festival of weeks) commemorates Israelrsquos receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai In the synagogue we read the story of the Revelation at Sinai in which Hashem descended and communicated directly with Israel giving the nation the Ten Commandments and its unique mission to Hashem and mankind We also read the book of Ruth telling the story of one of Israelrsquos finest converts One custom of Shavout is eating dairy foods such as CHEESECAKE
Shavout begins at sundown on June 8th
Save the Date
Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky Sunday
June 23 2019 830am - Woods Course
More information to comeCall Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email kbmkbmurovlawcom
Service ScheduleFridays at 6PM Shabbat Mornings at 930 AM
Monday and Thursday Morning Minyanim at 745 AM
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
Telephone 757-930-0820 | Website wwwajshulcomRabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836
401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606 bull 757-826-5894 officerodefsholomtempleorg bull wwwrodefsholomtempleorg
Candle Lighting Times June 7 804 pmJune 8 909 pm ShavoutJune 9 909 pm ShavoutJune 14 808 pmJune 21 810 pmJune 28 811 pm Rabbi Litt Shabbos ScheduleJune 14thJuly 12thAug 2nd
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
10 Jewish Community News | June 2019
The UJC is once again partnering with the Glendale Community Pool for all our summer swimming
Interested in a pool membership Go to wwwujcvporgprogram-passport
Lifeguards Needed Questions or interested lifeguards (16 or older) contact Sara Traster at strasterujcvporg Must have or get lifeguard certification
Opening Weekend Fri May 24th 4-8pmSat May 25th 11am-9pmSun May 26th 1-8pmMon May 27th 11am-8pm
Open Hours through June 9th
Saturdays 11am-9pmSundays 1-8pm
Special Hours on Fri June 14th 2-8pm
Normal Summer Hours beginning June 15th Sundays amp Mondays 1-8pmTuesThursFri 11am-8pmWednesdays amp Saturdays 11am-9pm
NEWS
Holocaust Education Fund Honoring Marilyn amp Mark Nataupskyrsquos 50th wedding anniversary
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Betty amp Roy Lasris on the birth of their first grandchild
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Ruby Conn for being the Director of Peninsula Realtors
Ethel Krinick
Mazel Tov to Bert Aaron for being named Citizen of the year by the Daily Press
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Charles Friedman a speedy recovery
Ethel Krinick
Wishing Joan Rosenbaum a full recovery
Ethel Krinick
In honor of Tess GoldblattEthel Krinick
Yom Hashoah remembranceLori amp Jeff Luckman
Yom Hashoah remembranceNicole Yancey
UJC Preschool Fund
In honor of Ruth Ann Schoenbaum and in memory of Leon Schoenbaum
Barbara amp Louis Silverman
Honoring Rhea Wolframrsquos 100th birthday
Rhonda Melissa Caroline Brian amp Art Diamond
Grand Club In memory of Bernice Adelson
Celia amp Bernard Friedland
Unrestricted Endowment Fund In memory of Louis Katz
Ettalea Kanter
PJ Library
Honoring the kids who readShirley Stein
In honor of Judy and Leon SalzmanMarcia amp Caryn Levy
Fund Donations
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 11
12 Jewish Community News | June 2019
It takes a family to comfort a familywwwpeninsulafuneralhomecom
11144 Warwick Blvd Newport News (Corner of Warwick Blvd
amp Harpersville Rd)
757-595-4424 Danny TsitourisFuneral Director
Owned and operated by the Turbyfill family since 1927
laughterThere will be tears loveBut alsoand
Yes a funeral is a time for remembering But itrsquos also a chance to celebrate a life with friends family and loved ones
At Peninsula Funeral Home wersquore proud to have served Peninsula families for three generations Whether you choose burial or cremation wersquoll handle the detailsmdashso you can focus on celebrating the life of your loved one
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 13
At The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center life is all about you Whether you spend your days socializing with friends reading a book or enjoying some entertainment we are dedicated to assisting you in living life to its fullest
Welcome Homebull Spacious two-bedroom 0ne-bedroom and studio
apartments classically designedbull 24-hour on-site licensed nursing staffbull Beautiful full-service dining room and private dining areasbull Wellness and activity options with a variety of programsbull All inclusive rates with no entrance fees
Our Continuum of Carebull The comfort of knowing Virginia Health Services offers a
continuum of care from independent living at The Arbors to skilled nursing care long-term care home health and hospice care with preferred access to any of the VHS services
We are also now accepting reservations in our Newport News luxury assisted living community The Huntington
HAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
LUXURY ASSISTED LIVINGHAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center113 Battle Road | Yorktown VA | wwwvahscom
Contact Mattie Beckermanat 757-243-8859
Reservations Now Being Accepted
NOW OPEN
The UJCVP Community Hebrew School
Wishes to Congratulate Our Class of 2019
ETHAN CLINKENBEARDREECE DAVID
KAIA HENDERSONYONA HYMAN
REBECCA KEENEJAKE PODOLIN
BRAD RUBENSTEINEVAN SCHORR
14 Jewish Community News | June 2019
TEMPLE BETH EL
Williamsburg Virginia
Temple Beth El is located at 600 Jamestown Road Williamsburg Virginia For additional information call (757) 220-1205
ITrsquoS OUR RITUAL
SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY EVE ndash Starting at 730PM
SATURDAY MORNING ndash at 1000AM
For details check the Temple Beth El E-News or call the office
As June Has Arrived Do Rememberhellip
hellipThroughout The Summer
Shabbat Services vary during the summer Check the weekly E-News or call the TBE office
for services dates and times
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 15
Temple Sinai11620 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA 23601(757) 596-8352
June 2019All are welcome to our services programs and activities
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services (1000 am) followed by lunch- June 15th- June 29th
- Friday Night Shabbat Services (730 pm)- June 7th (Shavuot)- June 21st (Shabbat Malachim)
For further information to any of the above events please call 596-8352
Rabbi Seacuteverine Sokol (1-314-628-9196) rabbiseverinegmailcom Administrator - Mary Beth Colgan - adminnnsinaihrcoxmailcom
(757) 596-8352 - office (757) 596-8492 ndash fax | Web address httpwwwtemplesinai-nnorg wwwfacebookcompagesTemple-Sinai161739667352609t
All are welcome to visit CEVO meets at the UJCVP401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
OfficeCEVOgmailcomwwwemetvororg
757-952-3737
fbmeCEVOcommunity
Special Events amp Other NewsShabbat ServicesErev Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 630pm unless otherwise noted
June 7Erev Shabbat service led by the Meyers Family
June 14Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service featuring Cantorial Soloist Jonathan Rathsam
June 21Lay-led Erev Shabbat service
June 28Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service
June 2nd Religious School Jerusalem DayEnd of the Year Seder ndash This will be enjoyed by the religious school in the late afternoonevening
16 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Adath Jeshurun is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Aryeh Leifert from Israel to join us as our cantor for the High Holidays this year Rabbi Leifert has been with us before We are looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Shavout (the festival of weeks) commemorates Israelrsquos receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai In the synagogue we read the story of the Revelation at Sinai in which Hashem descended and communicated directly with Israel giving the nation the Ten Commandments and its unique mission to Hashem and mankind We also read the book of Ruth telling the story of one of Israelrsquos finest converts One custom of Shavout is eating dairy foods such as CHEESECAKE
Shavout begins at sundown on June 8th
Save the Date
Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky Sunday
June 23 2019 830am - Woods Course
More information to comeCall Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email kbmkbmurovlawcom
Service ScheduleFridays at 6PM Shabbat Mornings at 930 AM
Monday and Thursday Morning Minyanim at 745 AM
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
Telephone 757-930-0820 | Website wwwajshulcomRabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836
401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606 bull 757-826-5894 officerodefsholomtempleorg bull wwwrodefsholomtempleorg
Candle Lighting Times June 7 804 pmJune 8 909 pm ShavoutJune 9 909 pm ShavoutJune 14 808 pmJune 21 810 pmJune 28 811 pm Rabbi Litt Shabbos ScheduleJune 14thJuly 12thAug 2nd
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 11
12 Jewish Community News | June 2019
It takes a family to comfort a familywwwpeninsulafuneralhomecom
11144 Warwick Blvd Newport News (Corner of Warwick Blvd
amp Harpersville Rd)
757-595-4424 Danny TsitourisFuneral Director
Owned and operated by the Turbyfill family since 1927
laughterThere will be tears loveBut alsoand
Yes a funeral is a time for remembering But itrsquos also a chance to celebrate a life with friends family and loved ones
At Peninsula Funeral Home wersquore proud to have served Peninsula families for three generations Whether you choose burial or cremation wersquoll handle the detailsmdashso you can focus on celebrating the life of your loved one
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 13
At The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center life is all about you Whether you spend your days socializing with friends reading a book or enjoying some entertainment we are dedicated to assisting you in living life to its fullest
Welcome Homebull Spacious two-bedroom 0ne-bedroom and studio
apartments classically designedbull 24-hour on-site licensed nursing staffbull Beautiful full-service dining room and private dining areasbull Wellness and activity options with a variety of programsbull All inclusive rates with no entrance fees
Our Continuum of Carebull The comfort of knowing Virginia Health Services offers a
continuum of care from independent living at The Arbors to skilled nursing care long-term care home health and hospice care with preferred access to any of the VHS services
We are also now accepting reservations in our Newport News luxury assisted living community The Huntington
HAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
LUXURY ASSISTED LIVINGHAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center113 Battle Road | Yorktown VA | wwwvahscom
Contact Mattie Beckermanat 757-243-8859
Reservations Now Being Accepted
NOW OPEN
The UJCVP Community Hebrew School
Wishes to Congratulate Our Class of 2019
ETHAN CLINKENBEARDREECE DAVID
KAIA HENDERSONYONA HYMAN
REBECCA KEENEJAKE PODOLIN
BRAD RUBENSTEINEVAN SCHORR
14 Jewish Community News | June 2019
TEMPLE BETH EL
Williamsburg Virginia
Temple Beth El is located at 600 Jamestown Road Williamsburg Virginia For additional information call (757) 220-1205
ITrsquoS OUR RITUAL
SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY EVE ndash Starting at 730PM
SATURDAY MORNING ndash at 1000AM
For details check the Temple Beth El E-News or call the office
As June Has Arrived Do Rememberhellip
hellipThroughout The Summer
Shabbat Services vary during the summer Check the weekly E-News or call the TBE office
for services dates and times
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 15
Temple Sinai11620 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA 23601(757) 596-8352
June 2019All are welcome to our services programs and activities
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services (1000 am) followed by lunch- June 15th- June 29th
- Friday Night Shabbat Services (730 pm)- June 7th (Shavuot)- June 21st (Shabbat Malachim)
For further information to any of the above events please call 596-8352
Rabbi Seacuteverine Sokol (1-314-628-9196) rabbiseverinegmailcom Administrator - Mary Beth Colgan - adminnnsinaihrcoxmailcom
(757) 596-8352 - office (757) 596-8492 ndash fax | Web address httpwwwtemplesinai-nnorg wwwfacebookcompagesTemple-Sinai161739667352609t
All are welcome to visit CEVO meets at the UJCVP401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
OfficeCEVOgmailcomwwwemetvororg
757-952-3737
fbmeCEVOcommunity
Special Events amp Other NewsShabbat ServicesErev Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 630pm unless otherwise noted
June 7Erev Shabbat service led by the Meyers Family
June 14Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service featuring Cantorial Soloist Jonathan Rathsam
June 21Lay-led Erev Shabbat service
June 28Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service
June 2nd Religious School Jerusalem DayEnd of the Year Seder ndash This will be enjoyed by the religious school in the late afternoonevening
16 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Adath Jeshurun is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Aryeh Leifert from Israel to join us as our cantor for the High Holidays this year Rabbi Leifert has been with us before We are looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Shavout (the festival of weeks) commemorates Israelrsquos receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai In the synagogue we read the story of the Revelation at Sinai in which Hashem descended and communicated directly with Israel giving the nation the Ten Commandments and its unique mission to Hashem and mankind We also read the book of Ruth telling the story of one of Israelrsquos finest converts One custom of Shavout is eating dairy foods such as CHEESECAKE
Shavout begins at sundown on June 8th
Save the Date
Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky Sunday
June 23 2019 830am - Woods Course
More information to comeCall Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email kbmkbmurovlawcom
Service ScheduleFridays at 6PM Shabbat Mornings at 930 AM
Monday and Thursday Morning Minyanim at 745 AM
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
Telephone 757-930-0820 | Website wwwajshulcomRabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836
401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606 bull 757-826-5894 officerodefsholomtempleorg bull wwwrodefsholomtempleorg
Candle Lighting Times June 7 804 pmJune 8 909 pm ShavoutJune 9 909 pm ShavoutJune 14 808 pmJune 21 810 pmJune 28 811 pm Rabbi Litt Shabbos ScheduleJune 14thJuly 12thAug 2nd
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
12 Jewish Community News | June 2019
It takes a family to comfort a familywwwpeninsulafuneralhomecom
11144 Warwick Blvd Newport News (Corner of Warwick Blvd
amp Harpersville Rd)
757-595-4424 Danny TsitourisFuneral Director
Owned and operated by the Turbyfill family since 1927
laughterThere will be tears loveBut alsoand
Yes a funeral is a time for remembering But itrsquos also a chance to celebrate a life with friends family and loved ones
At Peninsula Funeral Home wersquore proud to have served Peninsula families for three generations Whether you choose burial or cremation wersquoll handle the detailsmdashso you can focus on celebrating the life of your loved one
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 13
At The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center life is all about you Whether you spend your days socializing with friends reading a book or enjoying some entertainment we are dedicated to assisting you in living life to its fullest
Welcome Homebull Spacious two-bedroom 0ne-bedroom and studio
apartments classically designedbull 24-hour on-site licensed nursing staffbull Beautiful full-service dining room and private dining areasbull Wellness and activity options with a variety of programsbull All inclusive rates with no entrance fees
Our Continuum of Carebull The comfort of knowing Virginia Health Services offers a
continuum of care from independent living at The Arbors to skilled nursing care long-term care home health and hospice care with preferred access to any of the VHS services
We are also now accepting reservations in our Newport News luxury assisted living community The Huntington
HAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
LUXURY ASSISTED LIVINGHAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center113 Battle Road | Yorktown VA | wwwvahscom
Contact Mattie Beckermanat 757-243-8859
Reservations Now Being Accepted
NOW OPEN
The UJCVP Community Hebrew School
Wishes to Congratulate Our Class of 2019
ETHAN CLINKENBEARDREECE DAVID
KAIA HENDERSONYONA HYMAN
REBECCA KEENEJAKE PODOLIN
BRAD RUBENSTEINEVAN SCHORR
14 Jewish Community News | June 2019
TEMPLE BETH EL
Williamsburg Virginia
Temple Beth El is located at 600 Jamestown Road Williamsburg Virginia For additional information call (757) 220-1205
ITrsquoS OUR RITUAL
SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY EVE ndash Starting at 730PM
SATURDAY MORNING ndash at 1000AM
For details check the Temple Beth El E-News or call the office
As June Has Arrived Do Rememberhellip
hellipThroughout The Summer
Shabbat Services vary during the summer Check the weekly E-News or call the TBE office
for services dates and times
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 15
Temple Sinai11620 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA 23601(757) 596-8352
June 2019All are welcome to our services programs and activities
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services (1000 am) followed by lunch- June 15th- June 29th
- Friday Night Shabbat Services (730 pm)- June 7th (Shavuot)- June 21st (Shabbat Malachim)
For further information to any of the above events please call 596-8352
Rabbi Seacuteverine Sokol (1-314-628-9196) rabbiseverinegmailcom Administrator - Mary Beth Colgan - adminnnsinaihrcoxmailcom
(757) 596-8352 - office (757) 596-8492 ndash fax | Web address httpwwwtemplesinai-nnorg wwwfacebookcompagesTemple-Sinai161739667352609t
All are welcome to visit CEVO meets at the UJCVP401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
OfficeCEVOgmailcomwwwemetvororg
757-952-3737
fbmeCEVOcommunity
Special Events amp Other NewsShabbat ServicesErev Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 630pm unless otherwise noted
June 7Erev Shabbat service led by the Meyers Family
June 14Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service featuring Cantorial Soloist Jonathan Rathsam
June 21Lay-led Erev Shabbat service
June 28Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service
June 2nd Religious School Jerusalem DayEnd of the Year Seder ndash This will be enjoyed by the religious school in the late afternoonevening
16 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Adath Jeshurun is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Aryeh Leifert from Israel to join us as our cantor for the High Holidays this year Rabbi Leifert has been with us before We are looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Shavout (the festival of weeks) commemorates Israelrsquos receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai In the synagogue we read the story of the Revelation at Sinai in which Hashem descended and communicated directly with Israel giving the nation the Ten Commandments and its unique mission to Hashem and mankind We also read the book of Ruth telling the story of one of Israelrsquos finest converts One custom of Shavout is eating dairy foods such as CHEESECAKE
Shavout begins at sundown on June 8th
Save the Date
Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky Sunday
June 23 2019 830am - Woods Course
More information to comeCall Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email kbmkbmurovlawcom
Service ScheduleFridays at 6PM Shabbat Mornings at 930 AM
Monday and Thursday Morning Minyanim at 745 AM
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
Telephone 757-930-0820 | Website wwwajshulcomRabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836
401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606 bull 757-826-5894 officerodefsholomtempleorg bull wwwrodefsholomtempleorg
Candle Lighting Times June 7 804 pmJune 8 909 pm ShavoutJune 9 909 pm ShavoutJune 14 808 pmJune 21 810 pmJune 28 811 pm Rabbi Litt Shabbos ScheduleJune 14thJuly 12thAug 2nd
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 13
At The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center life is all about you Whether you spend your days socializing with friends reading a book or enjoying some entertainment we are dedicated to assisting you in living life to its fullest
Welcome Homebull Spacious two-bedroom 0ne-bedroom and studio
apartments classically designedbull 24-hour on-site licensed nursing staffbull Beautiful full-service dining room and private dining areasbull Wellness and activity options with a variety of programsbull All inclusive rates with no entrance fees
Our Continuum of Carebull The comfort of knowing Virginia Health Services offers a
continuum of care from independent living at The Arbors to skilled nursing care long-term care home health and hospice care with preferred access to any of the VHS services
We are also now accepting reservations in our Newport News luxury assisted living community The Huntington
HAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
LUXURY ASSISTED LIVINGHAMILTONAT YORK CONVALESCENT amp REHABILITATION CENTER
A member of the Virginia Health Services family
THE
The Hamilton at York Convalescent amp Rehabilitation Center113 Battle Road | Yorktown VA | wwwvahscom
Contact Mattie Beckermanat 757-243-8859
Reservations Now Being Accepted
NOW OPEN
The UJCVP Community Hebrew School
Wishes to Congratulate Our Class of 2019
ETHAN CLINKENBEARDREECE DAVID
KAIA HENDERSONYONA HYMAN
REBECCA KEENEJAKE PODOLIN
BRAD RUBENSTEINEVAN SCHORR
14 Jewish Community News | June 2019
TEMPLE BETH EL
Williamsburg Virginia
Temple Beth El is located at 600 Jamestown Road Williamsburg Virginia For additional information call (757) 220-1205
ITrsquoS OUR RITUAL
SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY EVE ndash Starting at 730PM
SATURDAY MORNING ndash at 1000AM
For details check the Temple Beth El E-News or call the office
As June Has Arrived Do Rememberhellip
hellipThroughout The Summer
Shabbat Services vary during the summer Check the weekly E-News or call the TBE office
for services dates and times
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 15
Temple Sinai11620 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA 23601(757) 596-8352
June 2019All are welcome to our services programs and activities
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services (1000 am) followed by lunch- June 15th- June 29th
- Friday Night Shabbat Services (730 pm)- June 7th (Shavuot)- June 21st (Shabbat Malachim)
For further information to any of the above events please call 596-8352
Rabbi Seacuteverine Sokol (1-314-628-9196) rabbiseverinegmailcom Administrator - Mary Beth Colgan - adminnnsinaihrcoxmailcom
(757) 596-8352 - office (757) 596-8492 ndash fax | Web address httpwwwtemplesinai-nnorg wwwfacebookcompagesTemple-Sinai161739667352609t
All are welcome to visit CEVO meets at the UJCVP401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
OfficeCEVOgmailcomwwwemetvororg
757-952-3737
fbmeCEVOcommunity
Special Events amp Other NewsShabbat ServicesErev Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 630pm unless otherwise noted
June 7Erev Shabbat service led by the Meyers Family
June 14Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service featuring Cantorial Soloist Jonathan Rathsam
June 21Lay-led Erev Shabbat service
June 28Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service
June 2nd Religious School Jerusalem DayEnd of the Year Seder ndash This will be enjoyed by the religious school in the late afternoonevening
16 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Adath Jeshurun is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Aryeh Leifert from Israel to join us as our cantor for the High Holidays this year Rabbi Leifert has been with us before We are looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Shavout (the festival of weeks) commemorates Israelrsquos receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai In the synagogue we read the story of the Revelation at Sinai in which Hashem descended and communicated directly with Israel giving the nation the Ten Commandments and its unique mission to Hashem and mankind We also read the book of Ruth telling the story of one of Israelrsquos finest converts One custom of Shavout is eating dairy foods such as CHEESECAKE
Shavout begins at sundown on June 8th
Save the Date
Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky Sunday
June 23 2019 830am - Woods Course
More information to comeCall Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email kbmkbmurovlawcom
Service ScheduleFridays at 6PM Shabbat Mornings at 930 AM
Monday and Thursday Morning Minyanim at 745 AM
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
Telephone 757-930-0820 | Website wwwajshulcomRabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836
401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606 bull 757-826-5894 officerodefsholomtempleorg bull wwwrodefsholomtempleorg
Candle Lighting Times June 7 804 pmJune 8 909 pm ShavoutJune 9 909 pm ShavoutJune 14 808 pmJune 21 810 pmJune 28 811 pm Rabbi Litt Shabbos ScheduleJune 14thJuly 12thAug 2nd
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
14 Jewish Community News | June 2019
TEMPLE BETH EL
Williamsburg Virginia
Temple Beth El is located at 600 Jamestown Road Williamsburg Virginia For additional information call (757) 220-1205
ITrsquoS OUR RITUAL
SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY EVE ndash Starting at 730PM
SATURDAY MORNING ndash at 1000AM
For details check the Temple Beth El E-News or call the office
As June Has Arrived Do Rememberhellip
hellipThroughout The Summer
Shabbat Services vary during the summer Check the weekly E-News or call the TBE office
for services dates and times
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 15
Temple Sinai11620 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA 23601(757) 596-8352
June 2019All are welcome to our services programs and activities
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services (1000 am) followed by lunch- June 15th- June 29th
- Friday Night Shabbat Services (730 pm)- June 7th (Shavuot)- June 21st (Shabbat Malachim)
For further information to any of the above events please call 596-8352
Rabbi Seacuteverine Sokol (1-314-628-9196) rabbiseverinegmailcom Administrator - Mary Beth Colgan - adminnnsinaihrcoxmailcom
(757) 596-8352 - office (757) 596-8492 ndash fax | Web address httpwwwtemplesinai-nnorg wwwfacebookcompagesTemple-Sinai161739667352609t
All are welcome to visit CEVO meets at the UJCVP401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
OfficeCEVOgmailcomwwwemetvororg
757-952-3737
fbmeCEVOcommunity
Special Events amp Other NewsShabbat ServicesErev Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 630pm unless otherwise noted
June 7Erev Shabbat service led by the Meyers Family
June 14Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service featuring Cantorial Soloist Jonathan Rathsam
June 21Lay-led Erev Shabbat service
June 28Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service
June 2nd Religious School Jerusalem DayEnd of the Year Seder ndash This will be enjoyed by the religious school in the late afternoonevening
16 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Adath Jeshurun is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Aryeh Leifert from Israel to join us as our cantor for the High Holidays this year Rabbi Leifert has been with us before We are looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Shavout (the festival of weeks) commemorates Israelrsquos receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai In the synagogue we read the story of the Revelation at Sinai in which Hashem descended and communicated directly with Israel giving the nation the Ten Commandments and its unique mission to Hashem and mankind We also read the book of Ruth telling the story of one of Israelrsquos finest converts One custom of Shavout is eating dairy foods such as CHEESECAKE
Shavout begins at sundown on June 8th
Save the Date
Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky Sunday
June 23 2019 830am - Woods Course
More information to comeCall Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email kbmkbmurovlawcom
Service ScheduleFridays at 6PM Shabbat Mornings at 930 AM
Monday and Thursday Morning Minyanim at 745 AM
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
Telephone 757-930-0820 | Website wwwajshulcomRabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836
401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606 bull 757-826-5894 officerodefsholomtempleorg bull wwwrodefsholomtempleorg
Candle Lighting Times June 7 804 pmJune 8 909 pm ShavoutJune 9 909 pm ShavoutJune 14 808 pmJune 21 810 pmJune 28 811 pm Rabbi Litt Shabbos ScheduleJune 14thJuly 12thAug 2nd
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 15
Temple Sinai11620 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA 23601(757) 596-8352
June 2019All are welcome to our services programs and activities
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services (1000 am) followed by lunch- June 15th- June 29th
- Friday Night Shabbat Services (730 pm)- June 7th (Shavuot)- June 21st (Shabbat Malachim)
For further information to any of the above events please call 596-8352
Rabbi Seacuteverine Sokol (1-314-628-9196) rabbiseverinegmailcom Administrator - Mary Beth Colgan - adminnnsinaihrcoxmailcom
(757) 596-8352 - office (757) 596-8492 ndash fax | Web address httpwwwtemplesinai-nnorg wwwfacebookcompagesTemple-Sinai161739667352609t
All are welcome to visit CEVO meets at the UJCVP401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
OfficeCEVOgmailcomwwwemetvororg
757-952-3737
fbmeCEVOcommunity
Special Events amp Other NewsShabbat ServicesErev Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 630pm unless otherwise noted
June 7Erev Shabbat service led by the Meyers Family
June 14Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service featuring Cantorial Soloist Jonathan Rathsam
June 21Lay-led Erev Shabbat service
June 28Rabbi-led Erev Shabbat service
June 2nd Religious School Jerusalem DayEnd of the Year Seder ndash This will be enjoyed by the religious school in the late afternoonevening
16 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Adath Jeshurun is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Aryeh Leifert from Israel to join us as our cantor for the High Holidays this year Rabbi Leifert has been with us before We are looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Shavout (the festival of weeks) commemorates Israelrsquos receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai In the synagogue we read the story of the Revelation at Sinai in which Hashem descended and communicated directly with Israel giving the nation the Ten Commandments and its unique mission to Hashem and mankind We also read the book of Ruth telling the story of one of Israelrsquos finest converts One custom of Shavout is eating dairy foods such as CHEESECAKE
Shavout begins at sundown on June 8th
Save the Date
Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky Sunday
June 23 2019 830am - Woods Course
More information to comeCall Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email kbmkbmurovlawcom
Service ScheduleFridays at 6PM Shabbat Mornings at 930 AM
Monday and Thursday Morning Minyanim at 745 AM
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
Telephone 757-930-0820 | Website wwwajshulcomRabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836
401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606 bull 757-826-5894 officerodefsholomtempleorg bull wwwrodefsholomtempleorg
Candle Lighting Times June 7 804 pmJune 8 909 pm ShavoutJune 9 909 pm ShavoutJune 14 808 pmJune 21 810 pmJune 28 811 pm Rabbi Litt Shabbos ScheduleJune 14thJuly 12thAug 2nd
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
16 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Adath Jeshurun is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Aryeh Leifert from Israel to join us as our cantor for the High Holidays this year Rabbi Leifert has been with us before We are looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Shavout (the festival of weeks) commemorates Israelrsquos receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai In the synagogue we read the story of the Revelation at Sinai in which Hashem descended and communicated directly with Israel giving the nation the Ten Commandments and its unique mission to Hashem and mankind We also read the book of Ruth telling the story of one of Israelrsquos finest converts One custom of Shavout is eating dairy foods such as CHEESECAKE
Shavout begins at sundown on June 8th
Save the Date
Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky Sunday
June 23 2019 830am - Woods Course
More information to comeCall Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email kbmkbmurovlawcom
Service ScheduleFridays at 6PM Shabbat Mornings at 930 AM
Monday and Thursday Morning Minyanim at 745 AM
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606
Telephone 757-930-0820 | Website wwwajshulcomRabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836
401 City Center Blvd Newport News VA 23606 bull 757-826-5894 officerodefsholomtempleorg bull wwwrodefsholomtempleorg
Candle Lighting Times June 7 804 pmJune 8 909 pm ShavoutJune 9 909 pm ShavoutJune 14 808 pmJune 21 810 pmJune 28 811 pm Rabbi Litt Shabbos ScheduleJune 14thJuly 12thAug 2nd
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 17
UJC Senior Grand Club
Grand Club will meet Tuesdays June 4th 11th 18th 25th
Come to the UJC for Lunch and Bingo
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
18 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Jewish ldquoHome Away from Homerdquo at William and Mary Rabbi Gershon Litt
William and Mary was chartered in 1693 Since then Jewish life on campus has been difficult if not scarce at times Students got together met on occasion tried to find rooms to gather in for holidays and did occasional social events Over the past few years that infrastructure grew into a stable and well-organized student organization This year Hillel at William and Mary began to actualize its potential in a substantial way
With the completion of the Shenkman Jewish Center this past November student life at William and Mary has been completely transformed Students are studying day and night at the center Educational programs are happening weekly Programs on anti-Semitism Holocaust Israel philosophy and history occurred at a level never seen before on the campus Social programs were able to take place as they never were before Chanukkah Purim and Passover were celebrated as a student community and every Friday night students enjoyed a professionally-prepared kosher Shabbos dinner
Israel education and trip recruitment were also significant components of this yearrsquos programming This summer we have more students going back to Israel for educational trips than ever before and I will be leading my 41st Israel trip taking 40 students to Israel at the end of this month on Birthright Israel The commonality of all of these programs and recruitment events was that everything happened at the Shenkman Jewish Center One of the program highlights this year was an ongoing program called ldquoChallah for Hungerrdquo This national program was impossible for our students until now Our fully functional kosher kitchen allows students to work with our newly hired kosher chef and program associate Meredith Mills to make challah hamantachen Shabbos dinners and many other programs related to food Students always come when there is food and now there is kosher food all the time at the SJC On an average Friday night 40 students participated in the Shabbos meal and 70 students partook in our Pesach seder at the SJC Witnessing 3-4 rooms in the SJC being used almost every night including students just hanging out playing PS4 studying cooking or watching a sporting event all in one place is reflective of the feeling on campus that the Shenkman Jewish Center is every Jewish studentrsquos home away from home
The SJC is the result of a very generous gift from Mark and Rosalind Shenkman and amazing cooperation from the administration of William and Mary My relationship with WampM is extremely strong Their help and support allowed this project to happen Over the next year I will be looking to hire additional staff Israel and engagement interns and expanding the program on campus in a significant way If you would like to be a partner in this endeavor please contact me at rabbilittwmhillelorg
Rabbi Gershon Litt is the director of Hillel at William and Mary
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 19
If you would like to find out more about a modern Mikveh please visit
bull Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorg
bull Introduction to Mikveh - httpswwwmayyimhayyimorgthe-education-centerprograms-for-adults
introduction-to-mikveh
Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication
to honor the memory of a loved one
Thank you for your support Please email Meryl and Kayren at mikvehujcvporgto find out more
Steering Committee Gary Kavit Meryl Kessler Scott Wolf Kayren Segall
We hope to build a universal mikveh space for all (orthodox conservative reform reconstructionist or unaffiliated) where you can bring your whole selves ndash your joys your losses your sorrows ndash into the living waters of the mikveh
Shavuot
Tikkun leil Shavuot is an opportunity to correct past mistakes It is a call to wake up arouse our souls rise to the challenge of our imperfect world and commit not to wait to repair its brokenness There is much to be fixed poverty hunger abuse and discrimination ndash to name a few
How do I prepare myself to receive the unique message G-drsquos Torah has for me How do I get ready to convene with G-d The quiet stillness of the mikveh can be the perfect place to ponder questions like these which mirror the tradition of immersing three times in the mikveh
- What do you want to let go of- What have learned about yourself that you want to rememberhold on to in this moment- What are you open to What are your hopes for the future What do you need to receive
Chag Sameach May be all be a vehicle for holiness
But wisdom where shall it be found And what is the place of understanding ~Job 2812
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
20 Jewish Community News | June 2019
Thank You SponsorsThe following businesses amp community members have been most generous in
sponsorship of our Happy Camper Silent and Live Auction Please support our sponsorsrsquo businesses listed on the following pages
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 21
PBMARES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Are you prepared for the impact of tax reform The new tax law contains the most complex and complicated changes to the IRS code in over 30 years Join us to learn how the new law will impact you how to take advantage of possible deductions and opportunities and ask questions about your particular situation
TAX CUTS amp JOBS ACT SEMINARMaximize Your Tax Savings Opportunities
You are invited to attend
Presenters
Michael B Mendelsohn CPA MAcc | Partner
Kasey M Pittman CPA MSA Tax | Manager
Welcome amp Introduction
Jennifer French CPA | Partner
wwwpbmarescom
DC | Maryland | Virginia
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
22 Jewish Community News | June 2019
June 2019 | Jewish Community News 23
401 City Center BlvdNewport News VA 23606
Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
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Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
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Electronic Address Service Requested
Saturday June 11100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 2Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)900am - UJC 5K race100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 41030am - Grand Club
Wednesday June 51200pm - Campaign Council
Saturday June 8Erev Shavuot1100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 9Shavuot 100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 10UJC Closed Shavout
Tuesday June 111030am - Grand Club
Friday June 14 Last day of preschool1200pm - Preschool Pool Party200pm - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 151100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 16 Fatherrsquos Day100pm - Glendale Pool
Monday June 17100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 181030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 191100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class500pm - PJ at the Pool
Thursday June 201100am - Glendale Pool700pm - UJCVP Annual Meeting
Friday June 211100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 221100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 231000am - Camp Open House100pm - Glendale Pool200pm - PJ our Way
Monday June 24Summer camp begins100pm - Glendale Pool
Tuesday June 251030am - Grand Club1100am - Glendale Pool
Wednesday June 261100am - Glendale Pool1230pm - ParentChild Swim Class630pm - Water Aerobics
Thursday June 271100am - Glendale Pool
Friday June 281100am - Glendale Pool
Saturday June 291100am - Glendale Pool
Sunday June 301100am - LOJE party brunch100pm - Glendale Pool500pm - Israeli Pool Night
UJCVP Community June 2019 Calendar
