Keeping up with Uncle Moishe
By Al Zuckerman
I talked to Uncle Moishe recently. He and my Aunt were getting ready to go out to Montauk Point on Long Island for a long weekend with his brother and his "new" wife of three years. Catching up on family news Unc told me about something that happened between my Cousin Marilyn, who lives in Wellington, Fla., and her youngest son, 18 year old David. Apparently David was playing basketball in the driveway at their house when he lost his contact lens. After a brief search he gave up and went in the house to get something cold to drink and casually mentioned to his Mother that he had lost his contact lens out in the driveway. Well, once Marilyn heard this she immediately went outside to take up the search and after a considerable amount of time found the lens. Going into the living room where David was now sprawled on the couch intently texting, Marilyn held out a finger with the lens at the end of it. With some surprise David asked his Mom how she did that. Unc said that Marilyn explained to him that they weren't looking for the same thing. She said, "David, you were looking for a small piece of plastic. I was looking for $150. "
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 Membership to the JHJC Look for the beautiful JHJC Membership card in the mail soon and renew or initiate your membership.
For more than 40 years, the Jackson Hole Jewish Community has welcomed people of all ages and backgrounds who share a love for Jackson Hole and Judaism. We are independent, unaffiliated and inclusive. All are welcome to Jackson Hole's oldest Jewish congregation, no matter his or her level of Jewish observance.
The Jackson Hole Jewish Community is committed to
creating a diverse Jewish presence that unites us,
celebrates our faith, and promotes tolerance in the greater Jackson Hole community. We strive to engage all families and individuals in spirituality, education, tzadakah, and the joys of Jewish life.
Old Bill's Fun Run donations
While the JHJC graciously accepts donations given through Old Bill's Charitable Match,
this money cannot be used for our General Operating Expenses or Religious Programs (Shabbat, Jewish holidays, etc.) and is restricted to cultural and non-religious programming only. While the JHJC does seek donors for these outreach programs, we are urgently in need of support for Member Programs which are not covered by Old Bill's Fun Run donations. Please consider this if you are planning to give to the JHJC through Old Bill's in lieu of our annual Membership campaign.
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Upcoming Events in August
- August 1, 6 p.m.: Swingin Sabbath with the Richard Brown Orchestra. Short soulful musical Shabbat with chazzan Judd Grossman followed by dancing and drinks with the Richard Brown Orchestra. At the Finkelstein-Domsky residence, email HERE for directions.
Annual AIPAC Meetings with Wyoming elected officials:
- August 4, Monday, 10 a.m.: AIPAC meeting with Senator Mike Enzi. Senator Enzi's office above Caf� Boheme on Maple Way.
- August 4, Monday, 3 p.m.: AIPAC meeting with Rep. Cynthia Lummis. JHJC Center, 150 Scott Lane.
- August 5, Tuesday, 3 p.m.: AIPAC meeting with Senator John Barrasso. JHJC Center, 150 Scott Lane.
- August 10, Sunday, 10 a.m.: J-Play with Zoe. Hang out with Chazzan Judd and Zoe for the last summer J-Play until Bet Sefer begins. Zoe will be heading off to college, so come say goodbye!
- August 10, Sunday, 2 - 4 p.m.: Larry Rieser Memorial Service. Old Wilson Schoolhouse, Wilson, WY.
- August 22, Friday, 6:30 p.m.: Shabbat Services with Rabbi Mike Comins and chazzan Judd Grossman. Bring a summer appetizer to share for oneg. Wine and challah provided. Owen Bircher Park, Wilson.
Save the Date!
Sept. 24, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Services.
Sept. 24, Wednesday
Annual Chinese New Years Party at Chinatown. Following Erev Rosh Hashanah Services. Reservations required.
Sept. 25, Thursday, 10 a.m., Rosh Hashanah services, potluck lunch.
Sept. 26, Friday, 10 a.m., Second Day Rosh Hashanah services.
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 Thanks from Wyo. Humanities Council On behalf of the Wyoming Humanities Council, I want to thank everyone who attended a very fun evening of film and food at the Make Hummus, not War event last Saturday at the Center for the Arts.What a wonderful partnership between the Wyoming Humanities Council and the Jackson Hole Jewish Community Center. We are anticipating another enticing, educational event partnership in the near future. Stay tuned!
- Emy diGrappa
Jackson Field Officer,
Wyoming Humanities Council
The Wyoming Humanities Council supports people, ideas, and programs to create compelling opportunities to engage with history and culture.
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Scenes From July 2014
Annual BBQ Shabbat
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Josh and Judd were joined by musician Ted Wells.
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Make Hummus, Not War Film & Food event
This event was a great bridge-building achievement for everyone involved. Our good friends in the Lebanese community participated by entering some truly award-winning hummus. We invited chef, foodie and specialty grocer, Steven Rosenberg, owner of Liberty Heights Fresh in SLC to be our hummus judge. Look forward to more events like this.
JUDGE'S CHOICE WINNERS (blind taste test):
Professional Division
First: Persephone (Chef Nona Yehia)
Second: Lotus Organic Caf� Raw Hummus (Chef Mark McKinney)
Third: Karen Martin, Incredible Edibles caterer
Home Cook's Division
First: Farah Darwiche and Maguy Skaf
Second: Isaac Grossman
Third: Edward Makdad
PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNERS:
Professional Division
First: Persephone (again!)
Second: Chasing Paradise/Rob Dupre
Third: Lotus Organic Caf� Raw Hummus
Home Cooks Division
First: Farah Darwiche and Maguy Skaf (again!)
Second: (TIE) Hailey Levinson and Ed Makdad
Third: Isaac Grossman
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Hummus judge, Steven Rosenberg.
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Home Cooks winners Farah Darwiche and Maguy Skaf.
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 $2,400 donated towards JHJC Center Improvements in 2013!
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the remodeling of the Scott Lane JHJC Center. In 2013, the JHJC expanded programming located in the center to include Thursday Bet Sefer Hebrew school, Sunday J-Play preschool classes, Shabbat services and dinners, and more. Please consider contributing to the building fund.
- Furniture $4,000
- Window treatments $1,000
- JHJCC sign $450
- Bathroom remodel $375
- Moving expenses $1,000
- Lighting $1,000
- Kitchen $1,000
Total $8,825
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Acknowledgements
Many Thanks
- Steve and Kelly Zelikovitz for helping set up and stoke the fires at our BBQ Shabbat in July.
- Zoe Novak-Miller, Susie Blasko, Josh and Kalen Kleyman, Shannon and Larry Thal, Jane Folgeman, Janet and Bill Bellis, Jamie Moscowitz, Barbara and Gerry Aronowitz for helping out with Make Hummus, Not War. Big event, lots of work - A BIG THANK YOU!
- Judd Grossman for donating the sound system for Make Hummus, Not War.
Get Well Soon
- Keep David Goldfarb in your thoughts.
Farewell
- Debbie and David Rieser for the loss of their beloved father and long-time JHJC member, Larry Rieser. There will be a memorial service for Larry 2 - 4 p.m,, Sunday, Aug. 10 at the Old Wilson Schoolhouse.
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To Jamie Dakis for the loss of her beloved Baby. "She
kissed my cheek then I held her as she
went in my arms."
Please send us your Mazel Tovs, Condolences, Kol HaKavods, Get Wells and photos of your
2014 Board of Directors
Al Zuckerman, President
Josh Kleyman, Vice Pres.
Andy King, Treasurer
Amy Aronowitz Baker
Andrea Mazer
Mike Scher
Steve Zelikovitz
Mary Grossman, Exec. Dir.
The Jackson Hole Jewish Community is committed to creating a diverse Jewish presence that unites us, celebrates our faith, and promotes tolerance in the greater Jackson community. We strive to engage all families and individuals in spirituality, education, tzadakah, and the joys of Jewish life.
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