UJC Annual Camp Chaverim UJC & The Meeting Page 3 Page 4 … · June 7th (Wed) 6:00pm-9:00pm Port Warwick Free Concert-Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos (Funk Band) June 11th (Sun)

Jewish Community News“A Lifetime of Caring” June 2017/5777News of the Jewish VA Peninsula Community

Camp Chaverim Pages 3

UJC & The Wendwood Pool Page 4

UJC Annual Meeting Page 3

At least daily, and sometimes as many as three or four times in a day, I receive briefings from the Secure Community Network (SCN), the national non-profit Homeland Security Initiative of The Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. As I write this article, my morning SCN briefing carried these three headlines: Idaho Memorial to Anne Frank Vandalized; Swastikas, Racial Slurs Painted on Walls at Santaluces High; Pro-Israel Mural at UCSB Defaced Amid Divestment Debate. The stories ranged from vandalism at a memorial park, to racially-charged graffiti at a Florida high school, to a tension-filled BDS debate on a California campus. Incidents such as these have, unfortunately, become all too frequent events in the daily headlines in communities around the country. And the stories just noted are relatively mild and “routine” compared to many I see each day. Statistics indicate that there has been a significant rise in racial and anti-Semitic incidents in the past year and beginning of this year.

Many folks with much more expertise than I, have written numerous articles concerning the rise of racial and anti-Semitic attacks on persons and property in the US and around the world. And there are a variety of theories and discussions of trends and implications concerning these attacks. For me, and the staff and volunteer leadership of the UJC and our campus and community partners in the Jewish community, the theories are less important than the practical reality that the security of our institutions and our facilities needs to be a high and continuous priority. Soon (we are on a waiting list), the UJCVP will be provided

with a state-of-the-art, emergency alert system that will be made available to all our institutions and members for a very nominal fee. This system is provided to all Jewish Federation communities through the Jewish Federation of North America (JFNA) at a heavily subsidized rate. Like Amber Alert and weather alert systems, it has the capability to instantly notify organizations, family units, and individuals via cell phone, land line, text, or email, simultaneously, of any alert issues affecting individual institutions, the local UJC community, or the Jewish community at large.

UJC President, Jody Sarfan, has appointed a Campus Security Committee, co-chaired by Sam Margolin and Mike Stupar. This committee has met with representatives of the three congregations on the UJC campus to develop a security checklist addressing the concerns of all our campus partners. The Committee will also be expanded to include congregations not physically on the campus to see if there are ways that the UJC might assist in addressing security concerns for all our Peninsula Jewish institutions. We are committed to be as proactive as practical, in the current climate we find ourselves, to support all our members right to safe and secure participation in the many and varied activities of our organized Jewish community.

I welcome any suggestions and concerns, our members might have in assisting us with this vital initiative.

Executive Director’s Message - Steven Wendell

Sunday, June 11th UJCVP Annual Meeting - Information on Page 3

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UJC Preschool FundIn honor of Martha Katz Hyman and all her hard work.

Harry Kirschbaum

UJC Annual Campaign

Honoring Jenny DavidDrew Goldstein

Holocaust Memorial Fund

In memory of Dolly KatzensteinLinda & Stan Molin

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The UJCVP and Wendwood Pool - A Perfect Summer Match UJC members will be able to use Wendwood all summer long for programs & parties; camp swim lessons/free swim; and more!

- At no extra charge, UJC Members can use the Wendwood pool at any time during the summer, during pool hours. (See below) The pool will open on Memorial Day and will be open on weekends only until June 17th. Before UJC members go to the pool for the first time, they will need to come to the UJC to pick up membership cards. They will need to bring membership cards with them to Wendwood each time they come, and we will also have our own sign-in book.

There is a guest fee is $5 for members’ guests who live within a 50 mile radius of the pool. Guests outside of 50 miles are free. There is a family guest fee of $30/season for extended family members to use the pool.

The UJC will also be planning pool activities/events that will be open to our members and Wendwood members.

For More Info Check-Out Wendwood Pool Website & Facebook Page : https://www.wendwoodpool.com | https://www.facebook.com/wendwood.pool/

Map to Wendwood pool, 320 Dominion Dr. Newport News, VA 23602, from UJCVP campus at 401 City Center. ( Digital version map link click here )

-The Wendwood pool is also giving our members’ kids the opportunity to join their summer league swim team. Swim Team Fee is $50 per swimmer (with a max. of $100 per family). For more info contact [email protected]

Wendwood Pool Hours

Monday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tuesday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Thursday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Pool hours are subject to change

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What does chaos look like? Laugh Out Loud (LOL). Chaos is what the UJC looks like on any given day right now. Or is it?

Our students in the the Community Hebrew School supported by our Annual Campaign use a curriculum that, early on, teaches them the Hebrew term , “tohu va’vohu,” which is found in the beginning of the first book of the Torah, B’reshit. Tohu va’vohu is introduced during the story of creation and is translated as “chaos.” Before G-d started the process of creation there was chaos in the universe. In this case, just as in ours, chaos led to creation. Bulldozers, dirt, noise, building shakes, and loud drills outside our doors greet us every day on our campus. In addition, we are regularly space-challenged trying to find all necessary venues for all activities and religious services that we are housing.

Yes, the chaos takes its toll when the drilling makes us jump, or numerous and overlapping room bookings make us a bit frazzled. But another word might be more appropriately descriptive as this is all chaos with a smile, a goal, and a vision. When the dust settles, the drills quiet, the internet doesn’t cut off from an inadvertent cut wire, and the water ceases to need to be turned off occasionally, the final result will be exciting new space for congregations and our entire community. Chaos creates. But creation here, whether it’s running our community Hebrew School or getting ready for another year of Camp Chaverim (fun chaos!) doesn’t happen--in fact, can’t happen--without your help. Your Annual Campaign dollars create. They build, serve, educate, and care for an entire community. None of this creation is sustainable without your generosity.

Campaign 2017 - Sarah Barnett, Campaign Director

Do Something Magical!Belle S. Frank did when she created the Belle S. Frank Endowment, a part of the UJCVP Endowment Fund to support the educational needs of the community. In recent years this program-specific Endowment Fund has insured that our Community Hebrew School in Newport News and Williamsburg can accommodate children at almost no cost to families. In addition, the fund supports our Camp Chaverim Shaliach program, which provides us with two Israeli counselors at camp each summer. The boisterous and happy atmosphere at Hebrew School is only matched by the sounds of group prayers that we hear in the afternoon and the skills our children are acquiring. In summer camp, visiting our Israel room is a favorite, and our Israeli guests and facilitators are always a huge hit with the camp and staff. Belle Frank is no longer with us, but she did something magical that will be her legacy forever.

If you are interested in Doing Something Magical by leaving an unrestricted bequest, or setting up a special fund, please contact Steve Wendell or Sarah Barnett to discuss your options in creating your own legacy.

UJCVP Endowment ...Do Something Magical...Think about


From the Mouths of Babes...


More PJ LibraryWednesday, June 28th & Wednesday, July 12th

Meet Jewish families with children 2 and under that live on the Peninsula.

Build friendships and play in the baby pool! 9:30am-10:30am Pool activities will be held just down the street at Wendwood Pool,

320 Dominion Dr. Newport NewsPlay fun games with your little one!

Swim like an alligator - -“Lifeguard” says - - Scoop in the bucket

*Siblings Welcome. Please RSVP by the Monday morning before the program to Jennifer at 757-930-1422 or [email protected] In case of inclement weather, location will be changed.

PJ Library is a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation & is sponsored in partnership locally by the Eugene M. and Betty N. Levin Family Philanthropic Fund of the United Jewish Community Endowment.

UJC of the Virginia Peninsula PJ Library

Sunday, June 25th Sunday in Park at 10am

Bring a blanket and have some fun! Ages 12 and under!Hula hoops, noodles and balloons, and a parachute

Fantasy Farm Park- Intersection of Menchville Road and Youngs Road

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June 30-July 7July 7 - July 14July 14 – July 21July 21- July 28July 28-Aug 4Aug 4-Aug 11Aug 11-Aug 20

Sports Injury?The Name to Remember is Dr. J.R. 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.

757-264-9600

12200 Warwick Blvd., Suite 310 • Newport News, VA 23601

Sports Medicine

• June 1st: Closed for Shavuot• June 12th-16th: Preschool

Spirit Week• June 14th: Last Parent Meeting

• June 16th: Last day of School (Infants Open All day) Mazel Tot and Preschool Celebration Family Lunch and Fun Day 12pm- 2pm

• June 19th: Summer Infants and Mazel Tots begin• June 26th: First Day of Camp

Important Sarfan Center School Dates:

Israel in Our Community: Host an Israeli Counselor in Your Home this Summer!

Every summer our JCC welcomes Israeli counselors (Shlichim) to join our summer camp staff. The goal of this program is to give campers an experience meeting an Israeli and learning about life and culture in Israel. Our two Israeli counselors make wonderful home guests who are as excited to experience local American culture as they are to share stories of their life in Israel with your family. Won’t you be a host family? We are looking for families to host:

You do not need to have children in summer camp to become a host. If you are interested in hosting, or if you know of another family that may be interested in this unique opportunity, please contact Jennifer Meyers 757-930-1422 [email protected].

mailto:Jennifer%40ujcvp.org.?subject=Israeli%20Counselor


Congregation Emet v’Or Summer Activities Including:June 7th (Wed) 6:00pm-9:00pm Port Warwick Free Concert-Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos (Funk Band) June 11th (Sun) Tough Mudder Race in Richmond- good luck to three of our members! June 15th CEVO Youth Group School is Out! Evening at Lazer Rush June 21st (Wed) 6:00pm-9:00pm Port Warwick Free Concert-Trademark June 25th (Sun) Busch Gardens Day

Mazel Tov Anya Wise and Rocky Gustafson on Their Marriage! Celebrate Shabbat Together with Friday Night Services

• June 2nd @ 7:30pm lay led Services• June 9th @ 7:30pm led by Rabbi Gurdin• June 16th lay led services with Dr. Jonathan Rathsam, Cantorial Soloist• During the months of July and August, our Friday evening Shabbat Services will either begin

at 6:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at varied locations. You are welcome to show up at any time! CheckFacebook and www.emetvor.org for the information.

Congregation Emet v’Or • 401 City Center Blvd. Newport News, 23606 • 757-952-3737• Check the website for details at www.emetvor.org

Like us on Facebook Congregation Emet V’Or - [email protected]


Legendary grammy-nominated producer and recording artist Ben Sidran, Downbeat Magazine’s “voice of his generation,” has made music with some of the all-time greats: Diana Ross, Van Morrison, Carole King, Steve Miller, and the Rolling Stones.

Save the date for this rare and exclusive Hampton Roads appearance as Sidran surveys the music scene with Jews, Music, and the American Dream.

Childcare will be provided

Temple SinaiAddress: 11620 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601

Phone: (757) 596-8352This program is made possible by a generous grant from the UJCVP Endowment.

“Listen to the Pulse of a Nation’s Heart.”

Friday June 30, 2017, following

Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. At Temple Sinai


Virginia Health RehabAT P O R T WA RW I C K

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Improving the quality-of-life for our patients.

• State-of-the-art outpatient facility

• Close to home and convenient

• Flexible, extended hours

• Patient-centered rehabilitative therapy

• Accepting most insurances

Quality physical therapy from a caring team of your

friends and neighbors.

Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic In Memory of Martin Damsky

Sunday, July 9, 2017, 8:30am Woods Course

Format: Captain’s Choice, 4-Person Teams. Shotgun Start at 8:30am (If you do not have 4 players, enter individually and a team will be formed for you)

Player / Sponsor Registration

Player/Company ________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________ City _________________________ Zip _________ PH _________________ Players Names: Captain _________________________ Phone ______________ Email ______________ Name ___________________________Phone ______________ Email ______________ Name ___________________________Phone ______________ Email ______________ Name ___________________________Phone ______________ Email ______________ SPECIAL SPONSORSHIPS-Contact Kenny Murov at 757-291-8048 or [email protected] for details:

Platinum-$750_____ Gold-$500______ Silver-$250______ White-$100_______ Tournament Players $85 Per Single Player $340 Foursome Mulligans – 2 for $10.00 (Max 4/player)

Hole Sponsor: Players: Mulligans: Gld/Slvr or Wht Sponsor Total

$__________________ $__________________ $__________________ $__________________ $__________________

All players receive greens fee, golf cart, range balls, lunch, 1st & 2nd place awards for each flight and closest-to-the-pin on two par 3s. Lunch will be held after the round at the Mounts Bay Recreation Center on Mounts Bay Road ¼ mile past Kingsmill’s Rt 199 gatehouse. Please register by Thursday, June 29, 2017. Make checks payable to: Rodef Sholom Temple Send to: Kenny Murov, 716 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Suite B, Newport News, VA 23601 I am not able to participate, but please accept the enclosed donation of $_______________ (This contribution is totally tax deductible). For more information call Kenny Murov (757) 291-8048 or Email: [email protected]

Register and/or Sponsor at www.rodefsholomtemple.orgThe Event Contact is Kenny Murov:(757) 291-8048 or e-mail Kenny at [email protected]!

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Temple Beth ElAddress: 600 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185Phone: (757) 220-1205tbewilliamsburg.org

June Calendar:

Thursday, June 110:30am - Torah Study

Friday, June 26:30pm - Shabbat Kulanu7:30pm - Shabbat Service

Saturday, June 310:00am - Shabbat Service

Sunday, June 49:00am - TBE School - Social Action program

Wednesday, June 77:00pm - TBE Board Meeting


Friday, June 97:30pm - Shabbat Service


Wednesday, June 146:00pm - Annual Congregational Meeting



Saturday, June 1710:00am - Shabbat ServiceTBE ~ MaKayla Molin ~ Bat Mitzvah




Thursday, June 2910:30am - Torah Study7:00pm - Budget & Finance Committee Meeting


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Jewish Family Service

First of all, thank you so much to everyone who has donated food and gift cards to the Jewish Family Service. This food program supports Peninsula Jewish families who come to Jewish Family Service for financial assistance. They all struggle with monthly expenses, and these items are always a welcome help to them.

At this time, the most needed items include canned tuna, fruit, and soup as well as gift cards for groceries to help with expenses for perishable, frozen, or refrigerated items. We greatly appreciate your support of our agency and the services that we provide to those in need. All donations of food or gift cards are tax deductible and may be dropped off at the Jewish Family Service office or at the main desk at the United Jewish Community Center. If it is more convenient, please send gift cards via mail to Jewish Family Service, 401 City Center Boulevard, Newport News, Virginia 23606


Never Boring.By moving to a luxury apartment at The Arbors, you’ll also be steps from medical facilities and your doctor’s office!

n Delicious chef-prepared meals served 8am - 7pmn Fitness suite, library, billiard room and brand new theater roomn Inviting garden and sunrooms for socializingn Valet parking, individual transportation and excursionsn An RN on staff Monday-Friday, plus the peace of mind that a VHS Continuum of Care facility provides

“Restaurants, shopping, entertainment, there’s so much to do right here

in Port Warwick.”

Call 757-595-7767 To Schedule a Tour

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Temple Sinai Gift Shop

We have the perfect gift forWeddings, engagements, graduations

Confirmation and B’nai Mitzvot

Choose from a selection of Mezuzzahs

Challah coversShabbat CandlesticksChanukah Menorahs

Seder PlatesKiddush Cups

Tzedakah boxesJewelry

Gift shop hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Monday through Friday

Or by appointment. For information call 757-596-8352


For the most up-to-date information on All Things UJC

visit us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/ujcvp/

Please support a mikveh for ALL at the UJCVPNaming opportunities available for dedication to honor the memory

of a loved one in the amount of $25,000 and up.

Thank you for your support! Please email Meryl and Kayren at [email protected] find out more.

Lifting the Mystery Surrounding the Modern Mikveh

I recently had the opportunity to meet people from another culture and religion. I approached this with a bit of nervousness, afraid that I would feel like a voyeur or an intruder in a space very different from what I am used to. As a convert, I have been exposed to religious diversity, but this was different. I was afraid that I would feel as though I was trespassing. What I found, though, was a warm, welcoming group of people.

Today, Jews may feel the same way about entering a modern mikveh. Jews and non‐Jews alike enter mikveh buildings, nervous that they will be trespassing within a sacred and intimate space, while others show up believing that this ritual is foreign and unrelatable.

Mikveh is still not a very well‐known ritual outside of the Orthodox Jewish community. For this reason and many others, it is shrouded in mystery, and, like many things that we know too little about, our lack of information leads to misconceptions. Mikveh remains something that, within the Jewish world, we treat as taboo, secret, and often times, oppressive. And yet, we know this is simply not the case.

Our goal is to create a modest but warm mikveh space where all will be welcome. Please let us know if we can answer any questions. We truly appreciate your support.

Steering Committee: Gary Kavit * Meryl Kessler * Scott Wolf * Kayren Segall

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June 2017

UJCVPCommunityCalendar

Thursday, June 1Shavout - UJC Closed

Sunday, June 411:00am - Lion 30th Anniversary

Tuesday, June 610:30am - Grand Club3:00pm - RST Sub Committees Mtg

Thursday, June 87:00pm - Succulents & Sangria

Sunday, June 111:30pm - Annual Meeting

Monday, June 129:00am - Preschool Spirit Week

Tuesday, June 139:00am - Preschool Spirit Week10:30am - Grand Club

Wednesday, June 149:00am - Preschool Spirit Week

Thursday, June 159:00am - Preschool Spirit Week

Friday, June 16Last day of Preschool

Saturday, June17 TBE ~ MaKayla Molin ~ Bat Mitzvah

Sunday, June 18 Father’s Day

Tuesday, June 2010:30am - Grand Club

Monday, June 26Camp starts

Tuesday, June 2710:30am - Grand Club

Wednesday, June 289:30am - PJ at the Pool

Documents

UJC Annual Camp Chaverim UJC & The Meeting Page 3 Page 4 … · June 7th (Wed) 6:00pm-9:00pm Port Warwick Free Concert-Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos (Funk Band) June 11th (Sun)