Beth El member, cellist and author Marc Moskovitz will launch his new biography of the Viennese composer-conductor Alexander Zemlinsky at The Regulator, 7pm October 18 (note new date). Zemlinsky, championed by Brahms and Mahler, worked in Vienna, Prague and Berlin but ultimately fled Nazi Europe for America, where he died in 1942, all-but-forgotten. Marc will be reading from and signing Zemlinsky: A Lyric Symphony (which will be available for $27.00).

The Triangle Jewish Chorale (TJC) performs vocal works in concert, for special occasions, and in celebration of community events. If you enjoy singing and wish to reap the psychological and physiological benefits as well as just plain fun of entertaining yourself and others, please consider joining us under the leadership of our new and talented conductor Lorena Guillen (who holds a Masters in Vocal Performance and a Ph.D. in Musicology from SUNY at Buffalo).

* want to sing and perform Jewish music in English, Hebrew, Yiddish, and Ladino;

* are willing to put in the time to learn their parts; downloadable mp3 files of the parts are provided and fellow chorale members are available to help in the learning process. You may also bring your personal tape recorder to rehearsals. Rehearsals of new pieces include going over each voice part individually;

* are responsible and committed enough to attend rehearsals with great regularity!! Our regular rehearsals take place every Tuesday, 7:30-9:30pm –at Beth El Congregation in Durham.

* You do not have to be able to sight read but rudimentary knowledge of musical notation is required;

* You do need to enjoy the process of group creation of wonderful performances along with affable, fun-loving, and erudite individuals.

Our first rehearsal/audition for the Fall occurs on Tuesday September 14, 2010 although new singers may be welcomed after that date. Contact Bernard Most at bmost@nc.rr.com or (919)493-1288 for further general information on membership or to get audition information.

Jewish Sparks is a local weekly TV program that broadcasts the Carolina Center for Jewish Studies lectures and also other important Jewish material.

Jewish Sparks can be viewed Weekly as follows:

Chapel Hill (CH) - Peoples Channel, Time Warner Cable Channel 8: Tuesdays 2:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Durham (DR) - Durham Public Access, Time Warner Cable Channel 18 (note new channel and time): Tuesdays 7:30 PM
Raleigh (RTN) - RTN, Cable Channel 10: (note new times)Wednesdays 7:00 PM and Thursdays 8:00 PM

Students, faculty and staff at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University have access to what is thought to be the world's largest visual history due to the Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI) deploying a 5.5-terabyte digital media cache of testimonies from the University of Southern California Shoah Foundation Institute's Visual History Archive.

http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/nov06/rencishoah112006.htm

The general public may access the archives as well at Duke's Perkins Library, UNC's Davis Library at UNC, and NC State's D.H. Hill Library, where special listening/viewing areas have been set aside.

A Mitzvah Opportunity to help our Jewish Elderly: On the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, Jewish Family Services provides a program and lunch for seniors in our community. This is a wonderful opportunity for our elderly seniors to get together on a regular basis, spending time together chatting over a good lunch. We are looking for small groups of friends, such as a family or two, a Hebrew school class, a B'nei Mitzvah student to consider preparing or sponsoring ($100 donation) a lunch in honor or memory of someone or just for the fun of it, for between 15 - 20 seniors. This is an easy and wonderfully rewarding mitzvah opportunity. For more information please contact Michele Pas at mjbpas@aol.com or 493-3175.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
LIBRARY DEBUTS NEW WEBSITE ON SOUTHERN JEWISH HISTORY

A Portion of the People: Three Hundred Years of Southern Jewish Life went live at the UNC-Chapel Hill Libraries October 17th (http://www.lib.unc.edu/apop).
It chronicles the story of Jewish settlers in the South and their descendants, from the late 1600's through the 21st century. The site includes portraits, maps, historical documents, ritual books and objects, photos, and oral histories. The accompanying text provides context and explanation. The library's web team, advised by the North Carolina Collection Gallery, programmed the site, which is based on a traveling exhibit developed by the College of Charleston.

The Inter-Faith Council food pantry is in urgent need of non-perishable food: for a complete list of what they need most please visit: http://www.ifcweb.org/foodneeds.html

Please help them collect the following items for their pantry shelves.

Ramen Noodles
Can fruit
Macaroni and Cheese
Canned pasta
Can pinto beans
Dry beans (pinto, black and lentil)

For some kids, childhood means soccer games and family picnics. For others, it means abuse, neglect, and a life of hurt. But, you can help by being a powerful voice in their lives. Volunteer as a court appointed Guardian ad Litem and change a life of hurt into one of hope.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Stephanie Kelly at 564-7289 or stephanie.l.Kelly@nccourts.org

In addition to providing timely deliveries, they are donating 5% of their sales to Beth El. For more information, see http://www.grillerspride.com

Kosher Co-op Delivering to Raleigh: You can Register with the Kosher Co-op at www.kckoshercoop.com. It is free to register and you will be kept informed about ordering deadlines, specials, etc. Additionally there is NO delivery fee. All items are delivered for pick up to Shaarei Israel Synagogue in Raleigh at 7400 Falls of The Neuse Road, 919-847-8986.

Kosher. com will donate 5% of sales through Beth El to our Synagogue. Just use this link or give the code TR=99. They ship groceries, wine, kitchenware, gift baskets, Israeli products, fish, beef, lamb, poultry, baked goods, travel meals and more. http://www.kosher.com/?Tr=99 Phone - 1-866-KOSHER-X (1-866-567-4379) Fax - 1-866-456-8877

B’nai B’rith Radio presents Studio J -- the first-ever nationwide Jewish news and feature radio magazine. Broadcast each week from B’nai B’rith headquarters, Studio J offers a livelier, Jewish version of National Public Radio’s acclaimed show “All Things Considered.”

Studio J reveals, in-depth, the feature stories behind the weekly headlines, and covers the culture, music, arts, and entertainment events of world Jewry.

Sundays
3-4 pm EDT (noon–1 pm Pacific)
SIRIUS satellite radio Channel 115
and
24/7 at www.bnaibrith.org.

Studio J is a co-production of B’nai B’rith International and JTA – the global news service of the Jewish people.

Jewish Family Services - Chaverim

“Chaverim” means “friends” in Hebrew. The Chaverim program is an opportunity to learn, meet new people and schmooze. You can make new friends and connect with old ones.
Held weekly. Contact the Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation for details. http://www.shalomdch.org/page.aspx?ID=125169

Triangle Seminar for Jewish Studies Lecture Series
At the National Humanities Center in RTP

Topics range from Jewish concerns in the U.S. to Israel. The first lecture on October 25 will be presented by Len Rogoff, Ph.D, historian for the Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina. His topic is "Segregation at Sundown: Southern Jews in the Racial Divide", which explores the issues related to the racial identity of the Jew and its implication for immigration as far back as the 1800's. The November 15 lecturer will be Amy Ripps, Director of School and Youth Programs, Beth Meyer Synagogue. She will speak on "Making the Case for Israel", facts and myths when speaking to others. On December 13 , John W. Coffey, Deputy Director for Art, at the NC Museum of Art will present a lecture and slide show on the "NC Museum of Art's New Judaica Gallery". Lectures are at the National Humanities Center, RTP, Monday evenings, 7:30-9:30p.m. Series fee, $20. For more details go to www.rcjf.org/calendar or www.shalomdch.org/calendar.

Lectures are at the National Humanities Center, RTP, Monday evenings, 7:30-9:30p.m. Series fee, $20.

For updates see: www.rcjf.org/calendar or www.shalomdch.org/calendar

In addition to their generous gift of $250,000 to the PJC for the creation of the new Levin Jewish Community Center, Bob and Laura Gutman also established The Israel Center Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Durham-Chapel Hill. The purpose of the fund is to support programs and staffing of the Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Community Center - Israel Center.

You can help these goals to become a reality by contributing to the Israel Center Fund. Mail your donation to:

The Israel Center Fund
The Jewish Community Foundation
Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation
3622 Lyckan Parkway, Suite 6002
Durham, NC 27707

For more information on The Israel Center Fund, contact Planned Giving Director Judith "Sam" Norton at (919) 489-5335 ext. 17 or at sam@shalomdch.org.

Save the Date

The transformation of the Judaic Art Gallery deserves a celebratory event of its own. Join the Friends of the Judaic Art Gallery for a reception marking the reopening of the gallery in a grand space in West Building.

Saturday, October 30, 2010 | 8 pm
West Building
$50 per person
Cocktail attire

Register online now or call Mary Blake to register by phone: (919) 664-6807.

Special thanks to our event sponsors:
Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation
Drs. Barbara Giesser and Philip Kanof
Greensboro Jewish Federation
Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte
Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary
Drs. Marjorie Kanof and James Fackler
Leadership of the Friends of the Judaic Art Gallery
Margo Kanof Norden

Dr. Abram Kanof Honored

Dr. Abram Kanof, the late founder of the Judaic Art Gallery, will be inducted posthumously into the Raleigh Hall of Fame on September 28, 2010 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Anyone interested in attending the awards dinner and induction ceremony may purchase a ticket from the Raleigh Hall of Fame.

The Raleigh Hall of Fame states it best on its Web site: "Through tireless volunteerism, generous and wise philanthropy, and the warmth of his personality, this respected physician, scholar, and educator made a singular contribution to Raleigh's cultural landscape and to interfaith understanding throughout the state through the establishment of the Judaic Art Gallery at the North Carolina Museum of Art."

Judaic Art Gallery in the News

The Judaic Art Gallery recently received national exposure through a feature article in The Jewish Week.

Additionally, the new West Building has received rave reviews since opening in April. You can find highlights of press coverage on the Web site.

NCMA Speakers Bureau

Need a presentation for your community organization or civic group? The Speakers Bureau is a great resource for your group's next event. Trained volunteers can speak about the Museum's Judaic Art Gallery upon request.

Other presentations include an overview of the Museum’s permanent collection, the new Rodin collection, and the Museum Park. To request a speaker, contact the Speakers Bureau at (919) 664-6846 or by e-mail.

Quick Links

The Judaic Art Gallery, founded by Dr. Abram Kanof, displays the ceremonial art of the Jewish people. The ritual objects, often made of precious metals and embellished with great artistry, beautify the ceremonies that define Jewish life and worship. Visitors may tour the gallery during Museum hours or arrange for a guided tour with one of the Museum's trained docents. Guided tours should be scheduled at least three weeks in advance by calling (919) 664-6748.

There will be a Yiddish folksong concert/songfest/fundraiser (benefiting Urban Ministries of Durham) at Beth El on Sunday, October 17, 2010. Save the date. Details to come...
or e-mail: Yiddishsongfest@aol.com

The Southern Jewish Historical Society will hold its Thirty-fifth Annual Conference in Chapel Hill October 22-24, 2010. All are invited to attend a gathering that promises to be both sociable and stimulating.

The Conference begins on Friday with a bus tour to the North Carolina Museum of History to see the exhibition, "Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina," produced by the Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina. We'll proceed to the new Judaic Art Gallery of the North Carolina Museum of Art, where we'll enjoy a luncheon co-sponsored by members of the Friends of the Judaic Art Gallery and have an opportunity to tour the museum's recent expansion. The afternoon will end with a visit to Duke's Freeman Center, where Professor Eric Meyers will speak on Jewish studies and a panel of alumni and students will discuss Jewish campus life then and now. That evening, after Shabbat dinner, we'll join services at Durham's Judea Reform, where the keynote speaker will be Rabbi Laura Lieber, a native of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and now a professor of religion at Duke.

Saturday sessions will be held at North Carolina Hillel. After an early service, we'll hear a panel discuss Jews during the Civil War and Reconstruction, including the role of Jews who provided uniforms for both the North and South. UNC-CH Religion Professor Yaakov Ariel will review Christian-Jewish relations after the Civil War to World War I. Following lunch, Professor Stephen Whitfield of Brandeis will discuss the "The American South and the Shadow of Nazism." A panel will follow on how southerners confronted Nazism and racial prejudice during and after the war. Panelist Robert Drake of NC A&T will focus on Greensboro. We'll enjoy a reception at UNC's Wilson Library where we'll see a display of the Jewish holdings of the Southern Historical Collection, a recent SJHS grant recipient. The evening will feature a showing of the documentary film, "Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina," followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers.

Sunday morning, again at North Carolina Hillel, features one of the Conference's most popular panels, "Meet the Authors," where writers discuss their recently published books on the southern Jewish experience. Books will be available for purchase and signing. We conclude with a panel on Jewish Community Relations, chaired by Professor Lee Shai Weissbach of the University of Louisville. The communities include Asheville and Nashville, as well as a fascinating look at Arab and Jewish women storekeepers in Kentucky.

Eli Evans, author of The Provincials: A Personal History of Jews in the South, will serve as Honorary Chair of the 2010 SJHS conference. Co-chairs for the conference are UNC-CH Professor Marcie Ferris, author of Matzoh Ball Gumbo: Culinary Tales of the Jewish South, and SJHS President Leonard Rogoff, author of Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina. A local Host Committee offers southern hospitality in this picturesque college town.

To register, visit the SJHS website www.jewishsouth.org. Special one-day rates are available for local attendees. Conference headquarters will be at the historic Carolina Inn. Ask for the Southern Jewish Historical Society rate [group number 178711] at www.carolinainn.com or 919.933.2001.

Cosponsoring organizations include the Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina, UNC's Carolina Center for Jewish Studies, and the Center for Jewish Studies at Duke University.

Since its founding in 1976, the SJHS has pioneered research and presentations on the southern-Jewish experience. A blend of scholars and interested lay people, the SJHS publishes a popular newsletter, The Rambler, and an academic journal. The Society endows archives, publications, exhibitions, and research scholarships on the southern-Jewish experience. For more information about the Society, and Conference registration form, visit www.jewishsouth.org. For inquiries, contact info@jewishsouth.org.

All sessions meet Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
$25 per person for Synagogue members; $50 for non-members.

Course participants should purchase a copy of Living Judaism by Rabbi Wayne Dosick prior to the start of the course. *Registration will take place during the first class*

Sept. 1 High Holy Days: Rosh Hashanah& Yom Kippur Rabbi Leah Berkowitz, Judea Reform Congregation
Sept. 15 Redemption and Wanderings: Pesach and Sukkot Rabbi Leah Berkowitz, Judea Reform Congregation
Oct. 6 Torah: Shavuot and Simchat Torah Rabbi John Friedman, Judea Reform Congregation
Oct. 13 Jewish Marriage Dr. Ben Landman, Chapel Hill Kehillah
Oct. 20 Shabbat Rabbi Steve Sager, Beth El Congregation
Oct. 27 Holocaust and Israel:Yom HaShoah & Yom Ha’atzmaut Rabbi Frank Fischer, Beth El Congregation
Nov. 3 Jewish Law & Lore: Jewish Texts Rabbi Frank Fischer, Beth El Congregation
Nov. 10 Beginnings and Endings:Birth and Death Rabbi Laura Lieber, Duke Department of Religion
Nov. 17 Conversion, Bar/Bat Mitzvah & Jewish Education Rabbi Jen Feldman, Chapel Hill Kehillah
Nov. 22 Chanukah & Purim Rabbi John Friedman, Judea Reform Congregation

Please join us for brunch on Sunday, October 17th at 11am at the Federation office.
Bring family and friends to meet other new members and learn about our community.
This FREE event is open to all!

Location:
Jewish Federation Offices,
3622 Lyckan Pkwy, Ste 6002,
Durham, NC, 27707,
Phone: (919) 489-5335

Prof. Jim Martin, Campbell University, will speak on the topic: "Jewish, Southern and Successful: Small Town North Carolina"

12804 Norwood Rd. Raleigh, 27613 (about 5 minutes from 540)
RSVP by Oct. 14 to 676-6170 or jcc@shalomraleigh.org
$7 or $5 if payment is received by 10/14

"A Celebration of Legacy Giving – Securing the Future of the Jewish Community " – Jewish Community Foundation Brunch

Discover the tax and estate planning benefits of legacy gifts and how to achieve your philanthropic goals.

The Jewish Community Foundation of Durham-Chapel Hill is pleased to announce our 5th Annual Holocaust Remembrance Essay Contest for local high school students made possible by The Penny Daum Aldrich Endowment Fund for Holocaust Remembrance.

Are you planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, a wedding, or another simcha? If so, you don’t want to miss out on your one-stop-shop for venues, DJs, florists, photographers, caterers, and more! Join the Jewish communities of Durham-Chapel Hill and Raleigh-Cary at the Simcha Showcase on October 17th! From 2-5pm, a ballroom at the RTP Hilton will be filled with all the vendors you need to plan your next celebration. Please contact Jessie Zaleon at the Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation (jzaleon@shalomdch.org or 489-5335 x 20) for more information about attending or having a booth at this year’s Simcha Showcase.

Leadership Award Nominations

The Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation is now accepting nominations for two awards: The Sara & Mutt Evans Leadership Award and the Earl & Gladys Siegel Young Leadership Award. These awards will be presented at the Campaign Celebration Dinner on January 30, 2011.

The Sara & Mutt Evans Leadership Award honors an individual or individuals in our community who have demonstrated dedication to community service, leadership, and innovative ideas in service to the Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish community, including the Federation, synagogue or other organization.

The Earl & Gladys Siegel Young Leadership Award recognizes an individual who has made special contributions to the vitality and future of the Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation. The awardee must:

Letters of nomination should be sent confidentially to the Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation at 3622 Lyckan Parkway, Suite 6002, Durham, NC 27707 to the attention of Tal Lewin Wittle or emailed to federation@shalomdch.org. Please indicate the award name on the nomination letter, and make your submission by October 30, 2010.

All nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of the previous year's awardees and community members.