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Lt. Governor Jerry Abramson talks to those gathered at Rossi’s on lune 3, 2012, for the
Arlujor Gifts Dinner. Additional photos on page 21.

The Major Gifts Dinner was held at
Rossi’s on June 3. Sixty-two people
attended and were treated to a won-
derful talk by Jerry Abramson. Steve
Caller also spoke and both men
highlighted some of the local and
international programs funded by our
2012 campaign. Attendees pledged
more than $125,000. Linda Ravvin,
who chairs the annual campaign, also
chaired the fundraising dinner.

For those of you who have not yet
made a pledge, please expect a call
from one of our volunteers. Please give
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The Federation’s Annual Meeting and
open house was held on May 23, 2012.

A highlight of the meeting was the pre-

sentation of awards to our outstanding
volunteers.

Linda Ravvin was honored with the
President’s Award for her extraordi-
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Federation director, president, and
current campaign chair. Because Linda
was in Montreal helping her mother
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Jewish Population Study has implications for all communities ..............................
Editorial
JFS: At Your Service
Charles Bronfman Prize names 2012 recipient
Is this clear, sir?
Man recounts horror of concentration camp
Politics & Talmudic Language“
2012 Lexington Jewish Film Series
Ask A Rabbi
B'nai Mitzvah
Einstein Museum announced 10
Synagogue 3000 10
Jewish Federations Applaud President Obama
Celebrating women’s role at a new Israeli museum ..................................................
Sim Shalom news
Non—Orthodox rabbis given status
B’tayavon
The Lexington Havurah
The Lexington Chapter of Hadassah
Temple Adath Israel
Ohavay Zion Synagogue
Around the Community

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 The New York Jewish
Population Study has implica-
tions for all communities

The UJA-Federation of NY just pub-
lished a report of its 2011 Jewish
Community Study and it contained
some surprises. The survey included
the 5 boroughs of New York City and
the suburbs of Westchester County
and Nassau and Suffolk Counties on
Long Island. The findings showed an
increased population of 1.54 million
Jews, up from 1.4 million in 2002. The
study revealed that 64% of the Jewish
children and 32% of the entire popu-
lation are Orthodox (from Modern
Orthodox to Haredi) — an increase of
50% over a period of 20 years. This is
more than 500,000 people. The great
majority of these are Hasidic families.
In these families, only 13% have a col—
lege degree and 63% are poor or near
poor. About half of the Jewish children
in NY are Hasidic.

In the same period, the number of
households who considered them—
selves “just Jewish” (not affiliated with
any religious movement) increased
from 15’,l to 37' I . Thus, the two

at the expense
of the middle— the Conservative and
Reform Jews. The Conservative and
Reform movements have each lost
about 40,000 Jews and in spite of anec-
dotal information to the contrary, the

division between Reform and Conser-
vative practices is increasing. Inter-
marriage among the non-Orthodox has
risen to 50% of couples married within
the last 5 years.

Some of these trends are unique to NY,
such as the very large Orthodox popu-
lation and a Russian speaking popula-
tion of 14%. Other trends, however, are
reflected in both the national popula—
tion study and other local studies. All
show an increasing number of those
identifying as ”just Jewish" and an
increased rate of intermarriage in the
last 10 years. All show a population
growing older. About 32% are 65 and
over and 23% are under 17. The trend
toward a growing bifurcation, with
some becoming more Jewishly en—
gaged (although not Orthodox) while
others becoming less engaged, is seen
in most Jewish communities today.

As we review these findings, it is in-
cumbent upon us to consider our own
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intermarried and unaffiliated families,
and explore strategies for connecting
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Many people make resolutions for

a new year. Around January 1st we
pledge to lose weight, to read more
books, to spend more time with family,
to give up smoking, etc. Frequently, by
February 1st our resolutions have been
put off until the following year.

On Rosh Hashanah, we make a dif-
ferent kind of resolution. We make
teshuvah — a promise to return to the
”path of righteousness." The Ten Days
of Repentance culminate with the Yom
Kippur confessional, during which we
ask for forgiveness and pledge to do
better in the coming year.

What does doing better mean? It
means being fair in our treatment of
others, whether neighbors, co-workers,
friends or strangers. It means engaging
in honest dialogue without vitriol and
without name-calling. It means not
invoking God’s name in unrighteous
or purely political ways. It means all of
these things and more.

Unfortunately, it is just as easy to put
these resolutions aside as it is the more
mundane ones of January 1st. Espe-
cially with the political campaigns on
the ascendancy, we often fall into the
trap of negative, vitriolic rhetoric and
lose sight of the real issues of debate.

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We sanction name-calling, accusations
of treason, ridicule, half-truths, mis-

‘ information and d0wnright lies. We

do this by not holding our candidates,
Republican or Democrat, to the high
standards to which we pledge our-
selves on the High Holy Days.

Yes, they are not Jewish, by and large.
Yet, the principles of fairness, respect
and dignity are universal in concept,
if not in practice. Yes, I know that
compared to the Hamilton — Jefferson
rhetoric of the 18th century or the
anti-Lincoln campaign of 1860, today‘s
politics seem like child’s play. So what?
Do slightly varying degrees of vicious-
ness abrogate our responsibility to
insist on clean campaigns?

Polls show that people respond to
negative campaigns. Otherwise politi-
cians would not do it. I propose a

new resolution for the year 5772. Let
us resolve to send the message to our
candidates, irrespective of party affili-
ation, that we will no longer accept the
status quo. We expect them to disagree
without being disagreeable.

This will bring us closer to the ideals
we espouse on Rosh Hashanah and
Yom Kippur. May the new year bring
health, happiness and sweetness to
each of you. Shanah Tovah.

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. At. Your Service

. Talia Smolkin, JFS Director

 

Who among
us has seen
Spiderman?
Or read a
comic book?
Or dreamt about changing from an av-
erage person to something altogether
extraordinary? There may be a variety
of reasons why numerous people are
attracted to the story, or why endless
versions of the story end up on the

big screen. And in each version, the
details vary, but one thing remains the
same: genes. The bite from a spider
changes the protagonist’s basic make-
up. The mystery of our DNA becomes
the core of popular stories, and more
generally captivates the mind of scien-
tists, communities and individuals.

 

Our interest in our nature is not with-
out merit. Our genetics have a tremen—
dous impact on each of us in many
aspects of our lives. Awareness of how
genetics may impact our health is no
exception. Genes can affect our risk for
Alzheimer’s and cancer. They can also
affect the risk of genetic disorders in
children.

Different populations tend to have
higher rates of different genetic disor-
ders. There are seVeral in communi-
ties of Ashkenazi (Central and Eastern
European) Jewish descent. The most
famous of these diseases may be Tay-
Sachs, but there are several others, and
the medical world is increasing in its
ability to test for these disorders.

Jewish Federations of North America
(JFNA) has an initiative for parents
and communities to become aware of
this issue that is more likely to impact
Jews of Ashkenazi descent. Many
couples opt to be tested before conceiv-
ing a child because while one may be
perfectly healthy, he or she may still
have a gene related to a disease that
can be passed onto offspring, Doctors
may even automatically offer a test for
couples or women who are pregnant,
but they may or may not be aware of
the fact that a wide-range of genes for

Spiderman and
Jewish Genetics

diseases beyond Tay—Sachs can now be
tested. Of course, this is not without
controversy. Some of us may ethically
find challenges with genetic testing or
with the decisions that may come from
finding out one might be at risk for
passing on a genetic disease. Accord-
ing to JFNA, ”The American College
of Obstetricians and Gynecologists rec-
ommends screening if at least one part-
ner in a couple has Ashkenazi Jewish
ancestry. In addition, any partner of a
known carrier or anyone with a family
history of disease or disease carriers
should undergo screening.” Genetic
counselors and our spiritual leaders
may help individuals decide to what
extent genetic testing is appropriate.

JFNA offers more information about
genetic diseases and testing re-

lated to the Jewish community here:
wwwjewishfederationsorg / page.
aspx?id=163781. You can also find a
plethora of general information regard—
ing genetic testing from the website
of the National Association of Social
Workers: http:/ /www.helpstartshere.
org / health-wellness / about-family-
geneticshtml.

What are the implications of knowing
about the existence of common genetic
disorders? We can educate ourselves
and each other about the issue. We can
advocate for ourselves if we know that
we belong to a genetic group that is
generally more at risk for certain dis-
eases. We can know that our local and
worldwide Jewish community is pres-
ent and supportive regarding this sub-
ject, and beyond, the wider community
has an interest in genetic testing. And,
of course, we can most certainly find a
relevant, important subject imbedded
in any story involving Spiderman. Q

To contact Talia Smolkin, JFS Director,f0r
information, referrals, or other needs, e-
mail ]fs@jewislilexingt0n,org or call (859)
269-8244.

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Charles Bronfman Prize
names 2012 recipient

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New York May 22, 2012 — Eric Gre—
itens, the visionary founder of an
organization challenging post—9/ 11
veterans to build lives of purpose,
strengthening individuals and com—
munities while changing the national
conversation about returning service
members, is the 2012 recipient of E
Charles Bronfman Prize.

Each year, The Charles Bronfman
Prize — and an accompanying $100,000
award — goes to a young humanitarian
whose work is informed and fueled by
Jewish values and has broad, global
impact that can change lives.

Greitens, 38, founded St Louis-based
IheMissiQngsnt'smes in 2007 in-
spired by his humanitarian aid work
in the most impoverished and unstable
corners of the globe and as a Navy

.s—NSEAL on the front line in the battle

against terrorism.

The Mission Continues reflects his vi-
sion to reintegrate post-9/ 11 veterans
into civilian life by challenging them
to lead at home. Through six-month
community service fellowships, vet-
erans transform from citizen warriors
to citizen leaders by working in local
non-profits that reflect their interests
and passions, and leading projects
that involve hundreds of community
volunteers.

Full employment, higher education,
or ongoing service is often the result,
along with more tightly bound com-
munities in which they are full and
active members.

”Jewish values exist not merely as
notions or ideas, but as motivating
forces with which to live and to strive
for a more just world,” said James
Wolfensohn, former President of the
World Bank and Chairman and CEO of
Wolfensohn and Company, on behalf
of the Prize judges.

”Eric Greitens views those who have
sacrificed on the battlefield as national
assets. As history proves, this has not
always been the case. By teaching us
to respect and value this generation of

warriors, he is not only a humanitar-
ian, but also a leader guided by the
light of just and noble ends.”

His approach is unique and addresses
a pressing issue as the wars in Iraq
and Afghanistan wind down. Tens of
thousands of veterans return home
and families, communities and the
country wrestle with how to avoid the
displacement, alienation and complex
challenges that can result when service
members rejoin civilian life.

Born and raised in Missouri, Greitens
attended Duke University, where he
studied ethics, philosophy, and public
policy. A Rhodes and Truman Scholar,
he attended the University of Oxford,
earning a master’s degree in Develop-
ment Studies in 1998 and a PhD in
Politics in 2000.

He has devoted his life to service - as
a humanitarian volunteer in Rwanda
and Bosnia during periods of genocide
and war and as a United States Navy
SEAL deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan,
the Horn of Africa, and Southeast Asia
during the global war on terror.

These experiences, combined with his
deeply held Jewish values, inspired
him to seek ways to drive positive
change, Greitens said. He credits a
Sunday school teacher in his youth
who took him to a homeless shelter in
St. Louis to expose him to other’s chal-
lenges, and asked Eric what he might
do to help.

“All of us can play a role in repairing
the world. I think about tikkun 01am,
and how we can use our limited time
to be of service. I think we must dedi-
cate and devote our days to making

a difference in the lives of others, and
to create a better, more just and more
loving world in the spirit of gemilut
hasadim.

”T he greatest satisfaction I have in my
work is when individuals tell me about
the difference The Mission Continues
has had in their lives. When you think
about driving positive social change,
ideas can become abstract and the
problems can seem daunting. But if we
focus each day on affecting individual
lives, that for me is deeply satisfying,
and step-by-step, by living the right
example, the greater and broader
change emerges.” 3:

 

Is this clear, sir?

Here is an original story about David Ben-
Gurion which appeared in his diary. The
story was sent to Hanna Smith via email
from Buenos Aires by her cousin, Moises
Morgenroth. Rabbi Uriel Smith translated
from the Hebrew.

Ben-Gurion stated that in 1954, when
he was prime minister of Israel, he
travelled to the United States to meet
with then President Eisenhower, to re—
quest his help and support for the new
state of Israel that was going through
difficult times. During one of the
meetings then Secretary of State John
Foster Dulles sneered at Ben-Gurion:
”Tell me, Prime Minister, whom do
you and your state actually represent?
Jews from Poland, Yemen, Romania,
Morocco, Iraq, the Soviet Union or Bra-
zil, are they the same people? After
2000 years of dispersion can one speak
about one people and one culture, one
tradition or one heritage?”

Ben-Gurion answered him: "Listen,
Mr. Secretary of State, the ship ‘May-
flower’ sailed two hundred years ago

from England, and within her were the
first settlers who settled in what is now
known as the great democracy called
the United States of America. Now

try this, go outside and ask ten North-
American children the following
questions: what was the name of the
captain of that ship? How long did the
voyage take? What did the passengers
eat during the voyage? There is a very
high probability that you will not get
accurate answers.

Now hear this, more than three thou—
sand years ago the Jews left Egypt. 1
ask you that in your travels around

the world you try and meet ten Jewish
children in different countries. Ask
them what was the name of the captain
of that exodus, how long did that
journey take, what they ate on the way,
and what the sea was like.

When you have the answers to your
questions try to remember and to pay
attention to the questions that you
have asked me. Is this clear, my dear
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Holocaust survivor Eric Blaustein of Vernon Hills shows his German iden-
tification papers as he discusses his arrest at 17 by the Nazis and his time in
Buchenwald prison camp during World War II. Blaustein will speak today at

Harper College about his ordeal.

By Mitchell Armentrout

8:35 pm. — For most of us, it's a
number on the clock that comes
and goes daily; for Eric Blaustein,
it’s a moment in time that has
haunted him for nearly 75 years.

That’s what the clock read Nov.
9, 1938, when Gestapo officers
knocked on his family’s door

concentration camps in Germany.
He'll recount his remarkable sur-
vival tale today at Harper College
in Palatine, ahead of Holocaust
Remembrance Day on April 19.

Blaustein has been giving talks

at schools and events for nearly a
decade, hoping to educate people
on the facts of
the Holocaust

 

“It was like there was something
else to you,” Blaustein said. “Even
as an 8-year—old, I could feel it
wasn’t right.”

The atmosphere grew more tense
for Blaustein’s family as the years
passed. He says they were lucky
to have a landlord with valuable
connections to members of the
German elite from the previous
imperial administration who were
disgusted by Hitler’s Third Reich.
”He respected my father and
would protect us to his last
breath,” Blaustein said.

The landlord provided Blaustein
with false identification papers
that protected him for three years
following his father’s arrest. From
the start of World War II in 1939
until mid-1943, Blaustein worked
in a Jewish cemetery, digging
graves for some of the victims of
concentration camps.

“It wasn't being said out loud at
the time, and maybe we didn’t
know the specifics, but everyone
knew something bad was going
on in the camps,” Blaustein said.

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Language"

By Ned Rosenbaum

(Ed. note: This was the very last thing that
Ned Rosenbaum, z”l, wrote. It was sent to
us by his widow, Mary]

A recent e-mail extols Gov. Paul LeP-
age (R., Maine) for saying that he
would not close state offices at the
approach of inclement weather any
sooner than Marden’s does; Marden’s
is the department store chain of which
he was CEO before becoming gov-
ernor. This exhibits the kind of false
analogy that would not be tolerated
in Talmudic academies, ancient or
modern.

Governments have departments, it

is true, but this does not make them
department stores. The latter are
privately operated companies usually
beholden to stockholders whose goal
for them is to maximize profits and
you can’t make a profit when you’re
not open. Government, either state or
Federal, is public, non—profit and so
has agreater concern for the safety of
its workers. Being caught in a Maine
snowstorm is dangerous.

A better analogy is the Nelson County
school system. It closes even at the
hint of bad weather because, being
non-profit, it has a greater concern for
the safety of buses and their precious
cargo, schoolchildren, on narrow,
twisty and slippery roads.

Too many Americans seem to delight
in assuming that any two things you
can mention in the same breath are,
ipsofacto, being compared. I suppose
they would say that, after all, oranges
and apples are both fruit. Most of us,
however, use the phrase ”apples and
oranges” to indicate two things that
ought not be compared.

Had these people gotten any Talmu-
dic training, they might have learned
the principles for determining proper
analogy, namely qal v’homer and its
opposite, homer v’ qal. The best way

to explain the first is to use the Latin
equivalent, a fortiori, which is a corner-
stone of our legal process. An example
would be this: if stealing a car is bad,
stealing three cars is worse. Reversing
the field, so to speak, theft is still theft.

Newt Gingrich’s recent suggestion that
no one save Jesus (in his opinion) is
perfect is an unacknowledged attempt
to say that Mitt Romney’s "sin” of
claiming his son’s unfinished basement
as his own residence so that he could
vote in Massachusetts, is as culpable as
Gingrich’s own admitted serial adul-
tery. These are two things that do not
bear comparison.

The same e-mail complained that

since government won’t allow the Ten
Commandments to be posted in public
schools, it ought to remain open on
Christian holidays. The writer prob-
ably doesn’t know it was illegal in
Massachusetts to close your own pri-
vate business on Christmas Day; that
was considered too ”Popish” for the
English Protestants who first colonized
there. But again, the analogy fails.

Our government is not Christian, but
80-90% of its employees are. Letting
them out for their holidays is a courte-
sy we can all understand. Many Jewish
people, in fact, pinch-hit for Christian
co-workers so that the latter can spend
the time with their families at Christ-
mas and Easter.

The whole Ten Commandments fuss is
something that Lutheran Pastor Diet-
rich Bonhoeffer, z”l, would have called
”cheap grace.” And he should know.
He lost his life in 1945 because he had
willingly participated in the unsuc-
cessful plot to kill Hitler. And speaking
of Hitler - may his name be forgotten

- comparing President Obama to him is
an outrage.

It’s just short of yelling ”Fire" in a
crowded movie theater and only our
precious right of free speech keeps me
from suggesting that those who make
this comparison be incarcerated long
enough to learn which comparisons
are legitimate to make and which are
not. it!

*My title is borrowed from George Or-