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Voices Commemorate the Life of Rabbi David A. Wortman

By Michael Elkin
(Features Editor, Jew-
ish Exponent: Phila-
delphia)

Rabbi David A. Wort-
man. 66, an authorita-
tive yet gentle voice
on Jewish communal
issues who served as
executive director of
the Jewish Commu—
nity Relations Council
of Greater Philadel-
phia as well as the
Board of Rabbis/Jew-
ish Chaplaincy Ser-
vice during the 1980s
and early ’90s, died

Rabbi David Wortman, 66, Helmed
Board ()fRabbis. JCRC

Nov. 9 in Lexington, Ky.

Originally from Chicago, Wortman arrived in the Phila-
delphia region in 1982 from a pulpit in Madison, Conn.
He quickly became a formidable and respected presence
in Philadelphia, serving the Board of Rabbis for five years
before becoming executive director of JCRC in 1987,
staying until 1993.

After his engagement with JCRC, the Yale grad, who was
ordained in 1973 at Hebrew Union College. moved to a
pulpit position at Beth Sholom Congregation in Wilming—
ton, Del., segueing to a rabbinic position in Pottstown.
Wortman retired in 2009, joining his wife, Judy, a long-
time Jewish communal executive, in Lexington, where she
remains as director of the Jewish Federation of the Blue-
grass. In Lexington, he served as editor of the Federation‘s
Shalom newsletter until recently.

A dry wit and source of good humor, he served as facilita-
tor for a number of organizations, including the Jewish
Exponent in the 1990s, conducting a retreat at the Recon—
structionist Rabbinical College in Wyncote. He also wrote
a number of columns for the paper and was acclaimed for
authoring The Exodus Haggadah From Tyranny to Free—
dom.

Wortman served on the steering committee of the Dela—
ware Valley Media Ministry during his time at JCRC. In
1988, he represented the United States at the U.S.-USSR
Emerging Leaders Conference, held in Philadelphia.

“David was one of the brightest people I knew, a real
scholar," says Burt Siegel, his longtime friend and him—
self a former JCRC executive director. Wortman was an
eternal student, constantly searching for what it meant to
be Jewish, says Siegel.

He shared that passion by teaching, with St. Joseph’s Uni—
versity and his alma mater, Yale. serving as podiums for
his teaching tools.

More than anything, says Siegel, “he really cared for the
Jewish community."

And for Israel, where he traveled more than 36 times,
notes his wife, the former Judy Bitman. “After his fam—
ily," she says, “his greatest love was Israel.“ (cont. pg. 2)

 

CAMPAIGN NEWS

It is hard to believe that another fiscal and calendar year

is almost over. JFB has accomplished a lot over this year:
Camp Shalom was a huge success; PJ Library is providing
books, CD’s and programming to families of young chil—
dren; JFS has provided wonderful programs and services
to the community and much needed scholarships. support
and assistance to those in need. JFB has sponsored and co-
ordinated many successful events and ongoing programs:
Yom HaShoah observance; Yom Ha'atzmaut; Tzeason

of Tzedakah; Lunch and Learn with our Local Rabbis.
Martin Luther King Jr Commemoration sponsorship and
participation. Of course, we have our highly anticipated
Winter Dinner coming up on December 14th at Temple
Adath Israel — we hope to see you all there — celebrating
and shmoozing with community friends!

This is also a time for reflection and caring for others as
we celebrate freedom and rededication in the joy of Ha-
nukkah. We have a responsibility as individuals for tikkun
olam — repair of the world. As we are considering end of
the year gifts and donations, please consider and recon-
sider the JFB community needs. If you have not yet given
a charitable gift to JFB, please do so now. And if you have
given one. please consider an additional donation. All

of our dollars together have an enormous impact on our
community and ripple outward to Israel and Jews in need
throughout the world.

With thanks for your support and commitment to a better
Jewish community and world.

Happy Hanukkah and a wonderful 2015!!

 

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Indeed. he spent part of his retirement working on
education issues and concerns about the elderly in
Arad. Israel.

As a family man. he and Judy met in Philadelphia.
blending families and visions. "We werejoined at the
hip." she says. fused “in the spirit of love we had for
each other and what we did for the Jewish commu—
nity."

He had a clear vision of the rabbinate. expressing his
view as a contributor to the book. American Rabbis:
Fact and Fiction: “The rabbinate is a very lonely pro-
fession." he opined. "Rabbis have a hard time making
friends. They can’t be friends with congregants be-
cause that destroys the rabbi—congregant relationship.

“The reality is that wherever the rabbi goes. the rabbi
is always the rabbi."

Funeral services and burial were held Nov. 1 l in

the Philadelphia area. Besides his wife. Wortman is
survived by a daughter. Dr. Shoshana; a son. Noah;
stepchildren. Rabbi Mira Wasserman and Ari Wasser-
man; a sister. Linda: and six grandchildren.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Jewish
Federation of the Bluegrass (www.jewishlexington.
org) or to the Ryan Howard Big Piece Foundation
(www.ryanhowardbpf.org).

By Hanna Smith (Shalom Editorial Board, Chair-
person)

The Jewish community of Central Kentucky mourns
the passing of Rabbi David Wortman who died on
November 9. 2014. after a long illness.

Rabbi Wortman moved to Lexington in 2009 when his
wife Judy assumed the post of director of the Jewish
Federation of the Bluegrass. Prior to coming to Lex-
ington. Rabbi Wortman had had a distinguished career
as a rabbi. teacher. scholar. and administrator.

Rabbi Wortman graduated from the University of Wis-
consin (BA degree). Hebrew Union College — Jewish
Institute of religion (BHL. MAHL. Ordination. DD).
Yale University (MA. MPhil). La Salle University
(Certification in Non—Profit Management). University
of Delaware (Certified Web Master). and the Council
for Relationships (candidate of certification in mar-
riage and family therapy).

After graduating. Rabbi Wortman served as a congre-
gational rabbi: as executive director of the Board of
Rabbis/Jewish Chaplaincy Service of Greater Phila-
delphia: executive director of the Jewish Community
Relations Council of Greater Philadelphia: adjunct
professor in the religion departments of Albertus Mag—
nus College. Yale University. St. Charles Borromeo

Catholic Seminary. and St. Joseph’s University.

At St. Joseph‘s University Rabbi Wortman taught a
course entitled “Jewish and Christian Responses to the
Holocaust." He also taught Bible studies at the Recon-
structionist Rabbinical College and at Gratz College.

Rabbi Wortman delivered papers and lectures. and

he is widely published in general academic and Jew—
ish context. In 1990 he edited a book: “The Exodus
Haggadah: From Tyranny to Freedom.“ He provided
editorial comments to “Connections." 3 television
news program of the interfaith religious community in
Delaware.

After settling in Lexington. Rabbi Wortman remained
active. even though he faced serious health problems.
He assumed the editorship of Shalom. the newspaper
of the Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass. joined the
Federation’s community relations committee. and took
his turn as a presenter at the “Lunch and Learn with
the Rabbis" program. He taught various community
events. such as the studies during the night of Shavuot.
and at the annual Holocaust commemoration.

The Jewish community of Lexington admired the
knowledge. ability to teach. and practical experience
that Rabbi Wortman brought to these endeavors. At the
same time. he was able to admit when he did not have
an answer to a question.

People who worked with Rabbi Wortman observed
that he respected the opinions that differed from his.
"Rabbi Wortman had the ability to build bridges be-
tween groups of vastly differing backgrounds." said
Linda Ravvin. past president of the Jewish Federation
of the Bluegrass. Community relations committee co-
chair Larry Kant marveled at Rabbi Wortman's ability
to immediately analyze material presented at a confer-
ence for its practical use. "While everybody else was
swept up in the excitement of the conference. Rabbi
Wortman made us think." commented Mr. Kant.

He was an ethical man who did what was right. and
was insightful. were two additional comments heard
from community members about Rabbi Wortman.

Many people admired the courage with which Rabbi
Wortman faced his illness. remaining active and in-
volved as much as possible.

Rabbi Wortman was known for his sense of humor and
for a dry wit that nailed the situation every time.

Rabbi Wortman is survived by his wife Judy. their four
children. and six grandchildren. May his memory be
for a blessing.

The funeral took place in Philadelphia on November
1 l. A memorial service is planned in Lexington. at
Ohavay Zion Synagogue. on December 9. at 5:45 PM.

 

 By Rabbi Moshe Smolkin, Ohavay Zion Synagogue

It was a great honor to know Rabbi David Wortman.
He was filled with knowledge. and was glad to share
his wisdom. I always appreciated his teachings and
was grateful to him for sharing stories of his rabbini-
cal experiences. His service and his dedication to the
Jewish people should be remembered. and may we. as
children of Torah. bring him honor by coming together
to live committed Jewish lives.

 

By Rabbi Marc Kline, Monmouth Reform Temple,
Tinton Falls, NJ. (served as Temple Adath Israel
Rabbi for 1 1 years)

Life is a gift and a blessing. probably more for those
we touch than even for ourselves. When we spend our
life teaching by example. leading by example. and
loving by example part of the world heals and we
grow each other‘s toolboxes affording us the chance to
do even more to complete the task. Our days on earth
are limited. but our time in each other’s soul is infinite.
The impact we make continues to change the world.
no differently than a stone changes the pond into
which it is dropped.

A dear man. a friend. an incredible teacher. and an
amazing mensch left his earthly life this weekend.
Rabbi David Wortman passed after a series of health
battles that witnessed heroic efforts to do. be. and

see more over the last several years. His wit and his
wisdom changed lives. and his courage was absolutely
inspiring. For all who know David. hold Judy Bitman
Wortman in prayer and love: she lovingly pushed him
to and loves him through all of this. David. for our
few years together. I am blessed. and I hope that the
integrity with which I walk through this world gives
you honor.

 

Editorial

Barbara L. Goldman

After four years at the helm
of Shalom. Rabbi David
Wortman retired this fall.
In addition to bringing
us news of world Jewry.
Israel. and our own local
Jewish community. he pro-
vided us with profound and
moving editorials. In the
wake of Rabbi Wortman’s
passing we at Shalom
would like to feature an editorial he wrote in August
2013. Rabbi Wortman never lessened his pledge to

champion the good in people.

Editorial: By David A. Wortman

First. Jodi Arias. Now George Zimmerman. If you
watch the twenty—four hour news channels. you might
think that there is nothing else going on in the world.
What is it about Americans’ interest that has so many
glued to their TV sets. watching the same footage
over and over again? Remember the Intifada? The
same photos occurred repetitiously on CNN and other
outlets.

I will admit that the first time I noticed this phenom—
enon was long before 24-hour news. It was in 1963.

in the aftermath of the assassination of President
Kennedy. The coverage went on for days. It still is
re—broadcast today. 60 years later. In that case. a nation
went into mourning. A man of great hope had been
murdered. No matter what your politics were. you felt
a deep loss. Inside of 100 years. four American presi-
dents had been assassinated.

Yet. there is a world of difference between a presiden—
tial assassination. on the one hand. and a gruesome.
lascivious murder or a vigilante taking the law into his
own hands. on the other. 1963 was appropriate. 2013
is not.

I find this to be insulting. Whether perpetrated in the
editing booths of Fox News. MSNBC. or CNN. or
deriving from the banal consciousness of the viewers.
this non-stop focus on “high profile" incidents accom—
plishes exactly the opposite of what was intended. The
criminals become celebrities. How many of us remem-
ber David Berkowitz. Ted Bundy. Osama bin Laden.
Ted Kaczynski. and a dozen other? How many of us
remember the names of their victims?

Perhaps I am a curmudgeon. a throwback to days
long ago. However. even then I would have opposed
the 19th century glorification of western outlaws and
Indian hunters. Further. the sanctification of the mob—
sters of the 205. 305. and 405 deserves rethinking.

Why don’t we make teachers our heroes? Why not de-
vote news time to hunger in South America. AIDS in
Africa. cooperative programs among Jews. Christians.
and Moslems in the Middle East?

It needs to stop. Our never-ending fascination with
evil will not lead to the triumph of good. As we en-
ter the New Year. may we turn our thoughts away
from evil. pray for the redemption of humankind. and
pledge ourselves to champion the good in people.

 

 Ask a Rabbi—-
Rabbi Daniel A.
Roberts

Q: What do Jews
believe regarding Life
after Death?

A: Sixty five students
who were at the recent
session of JELLI (Jew-
ish Education Lexing—
ton Leaming Institute)
were seeking an answer
to this exact same ques-
tion. I answered them as I answer you— that there is no
dogma in Judaism about what happens after we die.
There is nothing that you have to believe in order to be
Jewish. The great scholar. George F. Moore. enumer-
ated the many speculations of death in Jewish litera-
ture and then stated: “Any attempt to systematize the
Jewish notions of the hereafter imposes upon them an
order and consistency which does not exist in them."

The beliefs about life after death are somewhat depen—
dent upon what age and in which culture a Jew lived
at the time. In the Biblical time when one died. it

was believed that one went to Sheol. a pit or an abyss.
There was nothing connected with the concept ex-
cept probably that when you died you were dead. The
problem with this belief was that it did not provide for
a concept of reward and punishment. Why be good if
there is no reward? Why not follow the evil course if
there is no punishment? When we encountered other
cultures that had a belief in a division of body and
soul. we adapted our belief to one in which the soul
of the righteous returned to G—d while the body went
into the earth. The punishment was that the soul on
its joumey back to G-d went through a cleansing in
Gehinnom where the flames found there would render
the soul fit to enter Gan Eden. It is widely believed
that all Israel. except for a few arch sinners. would
have a share in the world to come. and so could not
be unconditionally doomed to Gehinnom (Sanh. 10a).
With this thinking came the idea that the piety of a
child could mitigate the punishment of a deceased
parent [Kiddushin 31b (cf. II Macc. 12:42ff)]. So hav—
ing someone say Kaddish for you could enhance your
chance of getting into the Olam HaBa (the world to
come).

As time passed and as we were exposed to the Greek
culture with its individual rewards and punishments.
the doctrine of resurrection of the dead came into be—
ing. This doctrine actually is considered the central
doctrine ofJudaism until this day. The rabbis wrestled
as to whether or not this resurrection was for the

nation as a whole. or would it be for individuals who
have died and deserve to be part of the messianic
world? So the concept is that one day there will be
physical resurrection. After death of the body. the idea
projected was that the soul would be purified on it‘s
way to Gan Eden(different from the physical garden)
and there it will wait while basking in the glory of
G-d and feasting on the flesh of the Leviathan. the

sea monster mentioned in Isaiah. Psalms and Job.
This waiting would be until the time of the Messianic
age. Then the body and soul would be reunited; the
body having rolled through tunnels in the earth and
would be judged together with the soul on the Mount
of Olives. The fate of the two aspects. body and soul.
would be determined as to whether their bad deeds
outweighed their good ones. resulting in the decision
whether or not they would live forever in the Garden
of Eden or die forever. At such time ofjudgment. the
dual entity will be asked such questions as: Were you
honest in your business dealings. did you enjoy the
world in with I gave you. did you fix times for learn-
ing. did you generate a family. did you engage in wise
debate?

The aforementioned. although the dominate belief.
was not the final concept in Judaism. The mystics had
projected that the human soul was part of the spiritual
realm created before birth and had its own continued
journey after death. The mystical thought is called
Gilgul which means- a circle. In this case the body
dies and the soul returns to G-d to be judged as to
whether or not it has fulfilled its spiritual joumey. If it
has not. by doing good deeds. it would be returned to
the earth in another body for another try. This circle
could go on for up to three times based on a kabalistic
reading ofJob 33:29-30. However. ifa soul insists
on sinning then it would be condemned to Gehin-
nom forever. Ofcourse. we are left with the question
that if there were to be resurrection. then into which
body would the soul return? But that is an answer for
another column.

Of course. in today‘s world there are beliefs advocated
by some who claim having had an out-of—body experi—
ence. They say in all seriousness that they were told
by a deceased loved-one. as a bright light was shining
at the end of a tunnel. that this person’s time was not
up and they will be sent back to earth to complete their
mission.

If one Jew or many Jews believe this. does it make

it a Jewish code of belief? Does the belief advocated
by Dr. Brian Weiss in his book. Many Lives. Many
Masters. that our soul migrates from body to body and
from generation to generation become Jewish thought
because he. as a Jew. believes it and others follow

 

 him?

So in answering the question as to what a Jew be-
lieves about Life after Death, it probably depends on
the individual and what brings the person comfort in
confronting in the issue of one’s mortality.

 

Tzeason of Tzedakah
Always Time for Tzedakah

It‘s December. It’s time for Tzeason of Tzedakah!

It‘s time for getting together and giving. It's time for
embracing those in need in Lexington. It’s time for
lending an extra hand to the hard-working staff and
volunteers in Lexington who serve those in need — it‘s
time to help them when they‘re spread a little thin dur—
ing December.

Truth be told. it’s always time for tzedakah. Individu—
als and various Jewish community organizations have
exciting ongoing volunteer projects, such as involve-
ment in God‘s Pantry. Faith Feeds. and God's Pantry
Backpack Program. But Tzeason of Tzedakah is a
moment to add an extra spark to this wonderful. im-
portant work. Now it‘s time to renew our dedication
to our wider Lexington community. to tikkun olam
(healing the world). and to renew the wonderful sense
of friendship. community and fun we feel when we do
this together.

Everyone is invited to participate in numerous volun—
teer opportunities. Some of these opportunities are
even sponsored by a Jewish community organization.
Each individual is welcome to join any volunteer op—
portunity. whether or not they are affiliated with the
organization sponsoring the activity.

This year we will be volunteering at:

- Stewart Home School — Share Hanukkah activi-
ties with residents of Stewart Home School — Dec

1 1. 5:30 pm for carpooling from Jewish Federation
or arrive 6:15 pm at Stewart Home.

0 Catholic Action Center Christmas Store — Give
low—income families the opportunity to shop for
their children by helping to set up the store — Dec
12. 2—5 pm. Sponsored by Kentucky Hillel.

- God’s Pantry — Sort goods at God‘s Pantry for
those in need in Lexington — Dec 16. 6:30—8 pm.

° Hope Center’s Hope Mobile — Make sandwich-
es for distribution from Hope Center‘s HopeMobile
— Dec 21. Time and location TBA. Sponsored by
Ohavay Zion Synagogue.

° Sayre Christian Village — Help run program for
residents of Sayre — Dec 23. 2:30 pm. Sponsored
by The Lexington Havurah.

0 Meals on Wheels (3 locations available) — De—
liver meals to those in need - Dec 25. Arrive 10:30—
1 1:00 am depending on location. Sponsored by
B‘nai B‘rith.

- Mayfair Village — Help run program for resi-
dents of Mayfair — Dec 25. 3 pm.

' Moveable Feast — Deliver meals to those in need
(training required and can be arranged) — Dec 25.
Arrive 4:30-5:00 pm.

- Ronald McDonald House — Cook and serve din—
ner — Dec 25. arrive 4 pm for cooking. Sponsored
by Lexington Chapter of Hadassah.

0 Catholic Action Center — Preparing and serving
dinner — Dec 25. 5 pm (earlier for cooking). Spon—
sored by Temple Adath Israel.

And of course. in addition to volunteering, there are
opportunities to donate items. This year we will

be collecting items for Hope Center and Lexington
Humane Society. Donors can drop off items at Jewish
Federation of the Bluegrass throughout December.

- Hope Center’s Wish List: Jackets. toothbrushes.
deodorant. razors. bar soap. shampoo. socks (Men's
size 9—12). shower shoes. blankets.

' Lexington Humane Society’s Wish List:
Canned wet cat and dog food. dog treats (such

as milkbones). flat sheets. thin blankets. gently
used towels. large dog toys. gas cards. copy paper.
bleach.

One of the aspects of Hanukkah (December 16 — 24) is
rededication. This Hanukkah. and throughout Decem—
ber. we have the opportunity to rededicate ourselves to
our community — and have fun with it!

To sign up to volunteer or for more information.
e—mail talia@jewishlexington.org. or call the Jewish
Federa-
tion of the
Bluegrass
at (859)
268-0672.
For the
most
recent list
of activi-
ties, please
visit
www.jew-
ishlexing-
ton.org.

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The Bluegrass Area Agen—
cy on Aging and Indepen-
dent Living is a wonderful
resource for residents liv-
ing in the Bluegrass area.

One of the things they do
is publish a yearly “Path-
, ways" guide. The Path-
ways guide is a bold
resource that can serve as a valuable aide for care giv-
ing and long-term care planning for older adults and

adults with disabilities. There are listings for Housing.

Home Health Care. Medical Supplies. Hospice. Trans-
portation. and Medicare and much. much more.

The guide is free. There is stack of them in the Federa—
tion office as well as at both congregations. Please
stop by and pick up you Pathways Guide today.

Stewart Home Visit December 1 1th

Please contact JFS @jewishlexington.org or call Mimi
at 269-8244 if you are interested in joining us for a
trip to the Stewart Home for a Hanukkah celebration.

The Stewart Home is in Frankfort. Kentucky on a
beautiful 850 acre serene rural farm area. It is a beau—
tiful campus. It offers a one of a kind community for
individuals with intellectual disabilities. There are
roughly 30 Jewish residents at the school of 300 plus
residents. who come from all over the United States.

Volunteers from the Federation go to the campus pe—

riodically to visit the Jewish residents who would like
visitors from our organization. Hanukkah is always a

special treat.

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December 14, 2014
6:00 pm
Temple Adath Israel

We will be serving a
sumptuous Italian
buffet!

Absolute deadline to RSVP
Dec 11! Call 268-0672

UK Jewish Studies December Events
By Emily Cottingham

This December the University of Kentucky‘s Jewish
Studies program is hosting several events. In associa—
tion with the Year of the Middle East. sponsored by
the College of Arts and Sciences. these opportunities
promise to be both engaging and interesting. The pub-
lic. including students. faculty. and Lexington com-
munity members. is welcome to attend these exciting
events that will conclude the first half of the Year of
the Middle East.

- "The Israelite Samaritan Today: Past. Present. and
Looking to the Future" December 10 @7pm — UKAA
Auditorium W.T. Young Library

Benyamim Tsedaka will present on the topic of today‘s
Israelite Samaritans. His talk will explore the past.
present. and future of the Israelite Samaritan people.
Tsedaka recently published "The Israelite Samaritan
Version of the Torah: First English Translation Com—
pared with the Masoretic Version" with Eerdmans
Publishing. Reception immediately following.

— "Sign Languages of Israel" 7pm Location TBD
Dr. Mark Aronoff will present on the topic of sign
language in Israel. Israel contains a widely practiced

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 deaf community sign language used in schools, called
Israeli Sign Language. and a number of much smaller
village sign languages. each confined to a single com-
munity. Dr. Aronoff’s research team was formed to
study Israeli Sign Language, but has also spent the last
decade documenting the sign language of the Bedouin
village of Al-Sayyid. located near Be’er Sheva, the
ancestral home of Abraham. In his lecture, Dr. Aronoff
will compare the history and structure of these two
languages and explain how the study of their emer-
gence has provided a variety of insights into language
and human nature.

Dr. Aronoff is a professor at Stony Brook Univer-
sity in New York. His research touches on almost all
aspects of morphology and its relations to phonology.
syntax. semantics, and psycholinguistics.

 

B’tayavon

By Vivian Bitensky
POTATO NIX

A different take on the usual potato latkes from the
NEW YORK TIMES November 27. 2013

Past Perfect Memories
Ingredients:

About 2 pounds baking potatoes (Idaho or russet)
peeled

1 medium onion peeled

2 eggs

Salt & pepper to taste

2 tablespoons plain bread crumbs or matzo meal
Oil

Directions:

1. Grate potatoes and onion by hand or with grating
disc of food processor. Drain in colander. Combine
potatoes and onions with eggs. salt, pepper and matzo
meal.

2. Put about 1/8 in. oil in large skillet. Heat oil until
it shimmers. Put all the batter in pan. and smooth the
top. Cook. shaking pan occasionally; adjust heat so
mixture sizzles but does not burn. Continue until bot—
tom is nicely browned. at least 15 minutes.

3. To turn. slide cake onto a large plate. cover with

 

 

An Early Childhood Program
for Toddlers & Preschoolers

at Ohavay Zion Synagogue s a L?

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Now enrolling tor the i
2011‘2012 school year.

Creativity & Learning through Diversity.

We welcome children from all ethnic. religious,

social. and economic backgrounds, a
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- Flexrble Full Day and PartAbme Programs

- Warm. Nurturing Envrronment

- Special Enrichment Programs

- Ages 12 months to 5 years (Pre-K)

- Quality, Licensed Childcare and Preschool Programs

- Weekly Fitness and Music Programs
- Real Lie Activities. Hands-on learning.

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- Cultural Awareness. Highly Qualified Teachers.
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Convenient Location: On Alumni Dime
rust oil at New Circle Road. Frve Miimes lrom UK

For more information 335-9922 or visit www. -enshalom.com

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ATTENTION PROUD GRAND-PARENTS,
PARENTS, & STUDENTS

 

We want to publish any original writing produced
by our community's elementary— and high-school-
age children. If you're proud of something written
by one of our kids, either fiction or non-fiction,
please email it to shalom @jewishlexington.org

another plate and invert. Add a little more oil to pan
and slide pancake back in, cooked side up. Cook 15
min. or so longer until nicely browned.

ENJOY!

 

 

 

 

 Holocaust Survivor, Jacques Wolgelenter,
to speak December 11

Bom to Jewish
immigrant par-
ents in Brussels.
: Belgium in 1934.
3,, Jacques Wolgel-
enter became one
‘Q of the Holocaust’s
“Hidden Chil-
dren“ at the age
of seven. On the
. advice of gentile
friends. his family
" went into hiding
. . , V and he was sent to
a boarding school. alone. He survived the Holocaust
thanks to an underground network of Belgian nuns.
Catholic school administrators and compassionate
residents who risked their own lives to save his.

As part of a documentary film project. Jacques will

be in Lexington to tell his story and answer questions
about his life and experiences. In sharing his story. we
hope to share a piece of history that should always be
remembered.

Please join us.
WHEN: Thursday. December 1 l. 2014
7:00—8:00p.m.
WHERE: Temple Adath Israel
124 North Ashland Avenue

An RSVP to belgianholocaust@gmail.com is required
due to limited space. We appreciate your reply.

Chabad of Kentucky
Public Candle Lighting

Chabad candle lighting

to take place on Monday
December 22 at 7: 15 pm.

at Joseph-Beth Booksellers.
Candles will be lit by Mayor
Jim Gray.

 

One World Films — Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebration 2015

One World Films. as part of Lexington‘s celebration of
the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Monday. Janu—
ary 19. 2015. will show the George Lucas film. RED
TAILS. at the Kentucky Theater at 2:30 pm. The film
showing is free and open to the public. RED TAILS

is the story of a squadron of black pilots known as

the Tuskegee Airmen. The men have fought racism at
home. and although highly skilled as pilots. fight rac—
ism in their World War 1 l.

Assignments in addition to fighting the Nazis.

Ron Spriggs. a local historian and aficionado of
Tuskegee Airmen history. will introduce the film.

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 19, 2015

10:00 am.

Join our wider Lexington community and march with us under one Jewish community

banner as part ofthe Lexington March for Freedom.

Line-up for the march begins at 9:00 am. outside the Lexington Center Heritage Hall

11:00 am.

A Commemorative Program will begin at 11:00 am. with featured guest,
Ms. Susan Taylor, former editor-in-chief of Essence Magazine, and current
executive director of the National CARES Mentoring Movement.

Contact JFB for more information at 859—268—0672 or

tamara@jewishlexington.org.

 

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