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Local Happenings from page 7 • Closing Day Matinee, February 16, Eissey Theatre “Humans of Tel Aviv” photo
Campus, Palm Beach Gardens exhibition at the Lighthouse
have yet to reach the abilities of the world-class human players For a complete schedule and ticket information, please ArtCenter Gallery in
playing here. visit www.PBJFF.org. The box office can be reached at Tequesta last month.
The biggest stumbling block to computer bridge is the 877-318-0071. Presented by Federation’s
human element. It isn’t enough to observe your partner’s bids Israel Program Center,
and plays, but one must endeavor to understand the reason Beth David Sisterhood the display showcased the
behind them; or, to put it another way, to understand not just multiculturalism that defines
“what” your partner thinks but “how”. The same goes for your Sponsors Challah Bake the people of Tel Aviv, Israel,
opponents; reading more into their bids and plays than just what as photographed throughout
meets the eye is as much an art form as a science. This skill Temple Beth David’s Sisterhood sponsored a Challah the city.
is most commonly referred to among bridge players as “table Bake last month. It was a great way to introduce congregants Created by Israeli
feel”, and computers simply don’t have it yet. of all ages to the joy of making challah. Participants had a fun artist/photographer Erez
There’s an old joke that if you ask four different players a morning mixing, kneading, and shaping loaves while Cantor Kaganovitz, the exhibition features enlarged photos
question, you’ll get five different opinions. Gray areas exist in Danielle Bensimhon shared highlighting the vibrant cultures evident throughout Tel
which a bid is neither right nor wrong, but a question of style. some teaching moments Aviv — Israel’s second most populous city — a contrast
An opponent’s slight hesitation might mean different things about what goes into the to what many envision of Israeli culture. The artist was
in different contexts, it can be tricky to tell just what made making of challah. inspired to photograph the melting pot that is Tel Aviv
them stop to think at that moment. This part of the game is after experiencing the popular “Humans of New York”
influenced by a player’s unique personality, experience, and photographic project.
thought process; and it is difficult to teach to a computer. “We are proud that Federation’s Israel Program Center
As technology marches forward, it seems inevitable that can introduce an unconventional view of Israel to our
one day AI will be able to beat the best human players, but that community in a way that has never been experienced
won’t stop bridge from being a quintessentially human game. before, broadening horizons and providing an appreciation
It’s the people that one meets that makes playing bridge such for the connection we all share — our common humanity,”
a rewarding experience. It is impossible to imagine another shared Peter Eckstein, Director, Israel Programming and
situation that would have brought our foursome together at the Education Innovation.
same table, much less inspire a meaningful exchange that was In Spring 2019, students at two area public schools
as much about philosophy as technology. That’s the part that
will keep bridge players coming back to the table again and
again-- even if one day a computer can play our game better Steven Hammerman with
than we do. daughters Madalyn and Isabel
Christina van Leeuwen is an ACBL Gold Life Master, a part-
time tournament director, and the Bridge Director at the Mandel
JCC in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where she teaches classes
and hosts daily bridge play and tournaments both on- and off-
site, year-round. For the JCC Bridge schedule, go to jcconline.
com. Chris may be reached at bridge@jcconline.com.
Lights! Camera! Action!

Palm Beach County is ready for the spotlight with a
stellar line-up for the 30th annual Donald M. Ephraim Palm
Beach Jewish Film Festival, January 26-February 16. The
Festival is hosted by the Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches
and films will be shown in theaters in Palm Beach Gardens, Richard and Leslie Mandel, Davideen Werner, Susan
Jupiter, and Boynton Beach. Rappaport, Phyllis Stein, Lila and Cantor Danielle
This year’s films span diverse themes from sports, Bensimhon, and Marc Cohen
politics, and history to music, romance, and religion.
Evoking the past, present, and future of Jewish life in the Photo Exhibition “Humans
United States, Israel, and far-flung corners of the world, of Tel Aviv” Returns to
the 32 festival selections offer compelling dramas, light
comedies, and edge-of-your-seat thrillers. Palm Beach County
The Festival’s opening-day film on January 26 will be
the Palm Beach County premiere of Aulcie, an inspiring To celebrate Israel and create a greater awareness of
film about Aulcie Perry, a remarkable American-born black the diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives
athlete and basketball legend who captured the spirit of a of its people, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
nation during the summer of 1976 when he was spotted by invited the community to explore the international Local Happenings on page 9
a scout for Maccabi Tel Aviv. In 1977, Perry led his team to
its first European Championship and to what many called
“the most extraordinary season in the club’s remarkable LAW FOR THE LAYMAN
history,” before converting to Judaism, adopting the Hebrew
name Elisha ben Avraham, and becoming an Israeli citizen.
Aulcie is just one of sixteen films premiering in Florida Learn how the law REALLY Works!
as part of the Festival. Others include:
• Flawless – A teenage prom drama co-starring the first How Laws, Judgments, & Contracts affect your Daily Life
transgender actress to receive the Israeli Ophir Award.
• The Rabbi Goes West – A Chabad rabbi has moved A series of six (6) classes offering easy-to-understand
from Brooklyn to Montana in order to bring his brand of
Judaism to the American West. presentations you can’t Google on complex legal It’s all
• Here and Now – This thoroughly engaging slice-of- issues that affect your everyday life. Don’t make in the
life film is both realistic and understated as four young the most common mistakes when it comes
immigrants, living in the slums of Ashdod, improve their to Wills, Probate, Divorce and more! FINE PRINT!
troubled lives through music.
• Latter Day Jew – A lighthearted take on converting to Wills & Trusts • Probate • Estates • Divorce
Judaism as comedian H. Alan Scott gets personal when the
gay ex-Mormon embarks on a religious journey. Alimony • Child Support • Contracts • Real Estate
• Picture of His Life – Israeli photographer Amos Criminal • Corporations • Personal Injury Tuesday Evenings
Nachoum, one of the greatest underwater photographers Litigation & Court Practices 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
of all time, faces his ultimate personal challenge at age 65:
photographing a polar bear, up close, without any protection. JUPITER COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ADULT EDUCATION DIVISION
• The State Against Mandela and the Others – In 1963, Almost FREE! - A Nominal Administrative Fee is charged by Jupiter High School
Nelson Mandela and nine other confederates were tried on Course taught by: REGISTRATION:
charges of trying to overthrow South Africa. Several of them ADAM S. GUMSON, ESQ.
were part of South Africa’s close-knit Jewish community From: January 6, 2020
and the film explores the very different sides on which the To: January 17, 2020
Jewish players in this drama found themselves in the name CLASSES:
of freedom and liberty for all. From: January 21, 2020
Film Festival Schedule and Locations: To: February 25, 2020
•Opening Day Matinee, January 26: Eissey Theatre
Campus, Palm Beach Gardens For more information, call Jupiter High School (561) 744 - 7931
• January 27 – February 1: Cobb Theatre, Palm Beach Register in person at Jupiter High School from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. or on-line at pbclearn.com

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• February 2 – 8: Cinemark Theatre, Boynton Beach (561) 744 - 4600 • jupiterlawcenter.com
• February 9 – 15: Cinepolis Theatre, Jupiter