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Jewish Exponent Nov. 9, 2017

Jewish Exponent Nov. 9, 2017

NO. 1 TEAM ODD
MOM
NOVEMBER 9, 2017 / CHESHVAN 20, 5778
Jill Kargman finds
fame in her 40s.
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OF NOTE Memorandum of
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LOCAL Opens Gates
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Bud Newman Pennsylvania
Spotlighted at and Israel
Main Event
Outgoing JON MARKS | JE STAFF
Jewish Federation
president honored. THE STATE OF Israel and the Com- Left: Simon Zayon today
monwealth of Pennsylvania have signed a
Page 6 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Photo by Rachel Kurland
itself a decade in the making, that officials Inset: Simon Zayon then
LOCAL say will usher in a new era of trans-Atlan-
tic business development. Photo provided
Anti-Semitism
Climbs Sharply in Pennsylvania Secretary of Communi- For WWII Vet with
Pennsylvania ty and Economic Development Dennis Immigrant Parents, ‘Every
ADL says incidents Davin and Ambassador Dani Dayan, the Day is Veterans Day’
up 71 percent. Consul General of Israel in New York,
inked the document Nov. 6 at Thomas RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF tinued a legacy of veterans in the armed
Page 10 Jefferson University. forces, dating to 1917.
AT 91, SIMON Zayon is still considered
BOOKS “It’s very important to have written the “new guy.” In May, the Zayon family was honored
acknowledgment of how welcome Israeli for their continued service in the Congres-
Heartache and companies are in the Commonwealth,” “I’ve always been the new kid on the sional Record, noting their 100 years in
Grief Explored said Naomi Adler, CEO of the Jewish block,” he explained. “I’m the new kid the armed forces. U.S. Rep. Robert Brady
Two new books Federation of Greater Philadelphia. “For at the [Katz JCC]. In South Philly, I was (D-District 1) spoke of the family from the
tackle tearful topics. years, we have been working on this mem- always a kid. In the Navy, I was a replace- floor of the House of Representatives.
orandum through the Pennsylvania Jew- ment. I was a replacement in football.”
Page 30 ish Coalition and all the other partners. Zayon looked further into the future:
New or not, Zayon’s lighthearted spirit “This is the start of our 101st year serving in
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One of Us explores those who leave Miriam’s
Advice Well
Chasidic world.
SAME
4 HEADLINES 4 BIRTHDAY
GIFT PRODUCES
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Israel What do you do when your parents
and your in-laws get your son the same
National birthday gift? That’s the question
pondered this week in Miriam’s Advice
Global Well. Miriam suggests the reader should
talk to her own parents first to see if they
26 OPINION might be willing to exchange the gift. She
also discusses the idea of emailing a “gift
Editorial list” prior to Chanukah and birthdays to
Columns prevent duplication in the future. From
Kvetch ’n Kvell dating to parenting, Miriam welcomes
The View all questions. Email yours to news@
from Here jewishexponent.com and put “Advice
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New Netflix Film One of Us Showcases Former
Members of Chasidic Communities

FILM mainstream sources. It tells One of Us includes many images of Chasidic people in
LIZ SPIKOL | JE STAFF the story of three members of New York, praying, dancing or shopping.
Chasidic communities who go
IT COULDN’T EXACTLY be “off the derech,” albeit for very Netflix trailer screenshot
called a fad, but North Amer- different reasons.
ica’s Chasidic community has Etty has finally Her intention does not seem The filmmakers don’t dis-
garnered a lot of attention of late. There’s Luzer, who grew up given in, after to be to leave the communi- tinguish between Chasidic
in Brooklyn in a Satmar com- eight years of ty. Rather, she’s taken steps to communities. Rather, all Cha-
On TV, in magazines, in munity, got married and had beatings and physically protect herself and sidim in New York are lumped
online specials and in mov- children, then left it all behind verbal abuse, her children from violence and into one big group whose
ie theaters, Chasidic com- to be an actor in Hollywood. and called the is in need of counsel and sup- members, we are told, “rely on
munities have been profiled, police from a hiding place in port. For whatever reason, such the state for subsidized hous-
photographed and insistent- There’s Ari, an 18-year-old her bathroom closet. support does not seem to be ing and public assistance. The
ly “revealed,” with coverage childhood sexual abuse survi- Now her husband’s relatives coming from within her com- community has also created
of everything from Chasidic vor who’s struggling to figure are back at the house, banging munity, so she finds a meeting their own ambulance fleet, vol-
fashion choices (Refinery 29; out where he fits in — because on it with hammers, so she calls of Footsteps, the support group unteer police patrol and a pri-
HuffPost Live) to Chasidic sex he feels he’s the police again. “So it’s a fam- for formerly Chasidic people. vate school system.”
lives (OWN). living a lie as a ily matter?” a lackadaisical dis-
religious Jew. patcher says. Etty tries to convey “I’m terrified,” she says, While there are many Cha-
In 2014, Félix and Meira, a the urgency. “I have children but there is no one offering sidim who use community
Canadian film about a Chasid- And there’s here. This is dangerous.” her an alternative berth, no ambulances and live in sub-
ic woman and a non-Orthodox Etty, a Satmar It was the danger, it becomes sense from the members of sidized housing in New York,
man, premiered at the Toron- mother of sev- clear, that led Etty to make her own community that it is there are plenty who don’t.
to International Film Festival. en whose hus- the initial call. This decision her husband — who’s violated The generalizations here are
This year, the Yiddish-lan- band is removed — to report a fellow Jew to halachah as well as secular law unacceptable, given that the
guage Menashe, about the Cha- by New York a non-Jewish, non-rabbinical — who’s at fault. Netf lix-produced film is
sidic community in Borough authorities for authority, a violation called intended for a wide audience.
Park, was released nationwide. alleged abuse mesirah — did not come easily. In fact, while he is bolstered
The last few years have seen the but who becomes embroiled in Etty was a good Satmar by community support and a Surely, One of Us is not the
fictional short film Samuel-613, a brutal custody battle even as girl who did what she was told high-priced legal campaign to last documentary we’ll see
the documentary Devout and she’s subjected to continuous growing up. She dutifully mar- get custody of the children, she about Chasidic communities.
plenty of cable TV programs harassment by her husband ried at 18 to a man she met is represented by a lawyer for
about the Chasidic experience. and his relatives. twice for 30 minutes — even the indigent. In the case of One of Us,
though she had reservations. though, there is more than just
This is all striking, given the The three are profiled in She bore him seven children, Because Etty’s story is so a look behind the curtain. It’s
small numbers that the Cha- verité style, without the benefit and tried to adhere to her hus- important, it’s a shame that One the first film to really delve
sidic community represents in of explanatory talking heads band’s rules and systems for of Us suffers from a lack of spec- into all the varied challeng-
the larger Jewish population. or outside sources. They tell control. As the abuse escalat- ificity that could provide better es of leaving one’s community
It is also striking that so much their own stories, in their own ed, she was hospitalized for context. The small fragments of behind and forging a new life.
of the coverage is about leaving words, and the viewer watch- depression and anxiety, but text offer generalizations, start- Without context and clarity,
the community. In the last five es as they move through their still, she stayed. By the time ing with: “Hasidim are a highly however, it’s hard to accept it
years, there have been eight post-Chasidic lives over the we meet her, she has simply insular group of ultra-Ortho- as anything more than three
books published about people course of three years. reached her limit. dox Jews. … To separate them- particularized experiences. l
who left their communities, selves from outsiders, they dress
seven of them memoirs. In that Etty’s story is surely the like their ancestors and speak [email protected];
same time, there have been most urgent. mostly Yiddish.” 215-832-0747
innumerable TV segments and
print articles. While Luzer is charismat-
ic and funny, there’s nothing
Now there’s a new entry into much about his leave-taking
the ex-Chasidic genre: the doc- and new life that we haven’t
umentary One of Us, screen- heard before.
ing on Netflix and in theaters
nationwide. Directed by Hei- Ari’s journey has touching
di Ewing and Rachel Grady, moments, and his push-pull
who made the Oscar-nomi- shows plenty of affection for
nated Jesus Camp, One of Us his community and the way he
has shown at major festivals was raised. Yet it feels familiar.
and garnered nearly unan-
imous critical praise from But Etty’s narrative has
broad implications for any reli-
gious community.

When the film opens,
Etty’s husband has just been
removed from their house after

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Philadelphia Jewish Community to Fête Bud Newman

LOCAL came at the cost of his busi- ber, so I’m still tethered,” he our people locally, worldwide grandfather founded the West
JON MARKS | JE STAFF ness, Newman & Co., Inc., a laughed. “I’ve got the ball and and with Israel than any sin- Philadelphia JCC, then later
multi-faceted 98-year-old chain, but at least I have the key gular organization,” he said. moved to Melrose Park and
THE GUEST OF honor at paperboard company, which to the ball and chain. The baton “We are worthy of earning attended Cheltenham High
the Nov. 15 Main Event at the employs more than 250 their respect because we School. He started working in
Kimmel Center isn’t necessar- and has been located at have so many options for the family paper mill, man-
ily a fan of the spotlight. the same Port Richmond/ them. This clearly goes ufacturing cardboard at 14
Bridesburg site since back to when my parents years old and remained in the
“This is not really about 1954. were alive. They made business 54 years. The only
me. I’m sort of a means to an “He wasn’t here a lot,” me aware.” breaks came when he attend-
end,” quipped Bernard (Bud) said his daughter, Jessica Decades later, that ed Rider University, then
Newman, the outgoing presi- Solomon, who works in awareness and commit- served in the Army before
dent of the Jewish Federation the family business along ment remains firm. returning home.
of Greater Philadelphia. “I’ve with her brother, David, “Bud embraced the • His office is adorned with
never wanted to be honored in addition to being on message that every Jew framed original posters that
and never accepted until now. the board of directors at is welcome no mat- date to World War I extolling
But I just felt my being recog- Jewish Family and Chil- ter their political view, the virtues of America and
nized might further the Jewish dren’s Service. “He took their giving level, their the military. He began col-
Federation’s improvement in the job very seriously and feeling of identity, how lecting a few decades ago.
the eyes of the public. devoted a huge amount they practiced,” accord- • He’s always loved garden-
of time effort and emo- ing to Jewish Federation ing, going back to his child-
“It gives us an opportunity tion to it. CEO Naomi Adler, who hood and time as a Boy
to have a unified voice to say “It was like he had said she appreciates how Scout. That’s what prompt-
to the Jewish community, ‘We another full-time job. But Newman helped ease her ed him and his wife, Judy,
are here for you and are trying from what I can tell, he early transition on the to move from Center City to
to do things better than we’ve enjoyed his time doing Bud Newman Photo by Jon Marks job. “He really got it and New Hope, where they own
done. Do things we haven’t it. It opened new doors understood why it was a 40-acre farm and send
done. And we greatly appreci- for him, even at this stage of is in Susanna Lachs Adler’s important to rebrand our Jew- the fruits and vegetables
ate all you’re doing for us now.’” his life.” hands, and she’s a superb leader ish Federation so that people they grow to various food
Newman, who handed over to the nth degree.” heard that message even loud- pantries. That farm-to-ta-
That appreciation goes the Jewish Federation presi- In terms of his own accom- er.” ble mentality will be the
both ways. dency to Susanna Lachs Adler plishments, Newman, who said Here are a few things you theme of this year’s Main
in September, admits he hasn’t he learned early in life the impor- might not know about Newman. Event, which Newman said
“Bud came in at an import- quite been able to step away tance of giving back to the Jewish • He’s been known as Buddy is more of a tribute to those
ant time,” Jewish Federation seamlessly from something community, has no illusions. or Bud since an older cousin who’ve worked with him
Chief Marketing Officer Steve that used to occupy about 70 “We’ve shown that we’re questioned the wisdom of than himself. l
Rosenberg said. “He brought percent of his waking hours. worthy of being recognized calling a baby Bernard.
great stability and continued But he’s trying. as the one place in Philadel- • He grew up originally in [email protected];
leadership. In fact, if you look “It’s only been since Septem- phia that does more things for Upper Darby, near where his 215-832-0729
up leader in the dictionary
you’ll probably see his picture.”

That commitment often

Penn-Pioneered Jewish Heritage Programs
Expand to Penn State, Look for Connections

LOCAL State University to its list of chap- there are, they don’t really appeal constant support, but there’s also Jewish organizations on campus,
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF ters, one of two such branches to to everyone.” the ability to shape each campus such as Hillel and Aish, as well
open this year. and program to the way that it as a Chabad House, JHP pro-
ALMOST 25 YEARS after Jew- JHP is associated with needs to be.” vides another way to get involved
ish Heritage Programs formed “Penn State is an incredi- Chabad, which Weinberg lik- through programs that target four
on the University of Pennsyl- ble school and has an amazing ened to the Interfraternity Coun- She noted many Jewish stu- areas: social engagement, com-
vania’s campus to entice Jewish reputation,” said JHP Campus cil (IFC) in Greek life. dents may be involved with other munity service, networking with
students looking for a way to Coordinator Molly Weinberg, organizations on campus, such mentorship, and Jewish content.
be involved and connect with who also oversees the program at “The analogy I often use with as Greek life or sports teams, but
their own Jewish identities — Temple and Drexel universities, students to explain is if they’re need “a uniting force that they all One of its big campus pro-
no matter where they fell on the “but as many know, there’s a ton familiar with Greek life, think could come together and share in grams has already been a success.
spectrum — the organization of Jewish undergrads there and, about it as [Jewish fraterni- Jewish experiences.”
continues to expand its reach. for however many undergrads ty] AEPi is part of IFC,” she JHP, which is run by student
there are, there aren’t that many explained. “So JHP would be According to Hillel Interna- interns, holds annual PB&J-
In September, it added Penn Jewish outlets to be a part of. AEPi, and IFC is Chabad. There’s tional, about 10 percent of Penn a-Thons, where students make
And for the Jewish outlets that overarching rules, there’s guide- State’s undergraduate population
lines, there’s supervisors, there’s is Jewish. And while there are See Penn State, Page 38

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Cigar Shop Thriving in Current Environment
of Alternative Puffing, Trendy Products

LOCAL SJ Cigars specializes in Cigars for sale at SJ Cigars.
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF the uniqueness each cigar Photos by Rachel Kurland
brings forward. But when
LINING THE WALLS of SJ owner Yaniv Levy started
Cigars are every type of stogie the joint more than 20 years
imaginable, like a Dr. Seuss ago, he had another purpose
story: There are long ones, for it: coffee.
short ones, fat ones, skinny
ones, dark ones, light ones, fla- The business began in 1995,
vored ones — the possibilities first as a coffee bar/ cigar shop,
are endless. Smokin’ Java (hence the short-
ened “SJ”). Levy, originally
from Jerusalem, was inspired

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s

SUPER by the coffee culture there and Nestled between South and
SUNDAY in Europe. Third streets — and surround-
ed by dozens of new vape shops
2018 But it opened during the along South — lies the original
Starbucks boom, so Levy building, which is now one of
Coming to a location near you! leaned more into the cigar side five Philly-area locations.
to stand out.
For location information and more SJ Cigars also manufactures
details visit jewishphilly.org/supersunday “I developed very quickly a its own brand of cigars, Cuban
passion for cigars,” said Levy, Stock Cigar Co.
who lives in Bala Cynwyd.
He moved to Philadelphia in “When we opened the coffee
’93 and stayed after he met [shop], we had our own coffee,
his future wife, Suzanne, who our own things,” he recalled,
co-owns the business. to “prove we are unique in
what we do. But also in the
While other options like cigars I wanted to be unique,
hookah are mainstream in not another cigar store. Cigars
Arab culture and have domi- sell everywhere. What makes
nated the streets of Jerusalem me unique?”
in the past decade, Levy said
cigars didn’t reach that level By 1997, manufacturing
until fairly recently. took off on a small scale in the
Dominican Republic, which lat-
“Cigars always had the lux- er grew to include several blends.
urious reputation,” noted Levy, Among some classics, they also
who belongs to Har Zion Temple. introduced a 60-ring gauge
cigar to the market, known as
He described smoking a Chubbys, and their premium
cigar with an Andrew Zim- flavored cigar line, Delicioso.
mern mentality: If it looks
good, eat it. With that philoso- But what makes a good cigar?
phy: If it looks good, smoke it. The cigar-making process
It’s a visual experience, he said. relies heavily on the age and
grade of tobacco.
As is the ambiance inside
the shop. It’s homey and com- See Cigars, Page 11
fortable, with two lounge areas
inside and outside.

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HALLEE & DAVID ADELMAN Anti-Defamation League
are proud sponsors of the
JEWISH FEDERATION Anti-Semitism Up
Sharply in State,
OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA’S Nationwide in 2017
MAIN EVENT!
LOCAL law enforcement, government,
CampusApartments.com ANDY GOTLIEB | JE MANAGING EDITOR schools and the broader com-
munity to more effectively dis-
FS Investments proudly supports the ANTI-SEMITIC INCIDENTS rupt anti-Semitism.”
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia reported in Pennsylvania are
and its mission to strengthen families up 71 percent in the first nine Some of the Philadelphia-ar-
and individuals to achieve stability, months of 2017 compared to ea incidents in 2017 have
independence and community. a year earlier, the Anti-Defa- included large-scale gravestone
mation League reported Nov. vandalism at Mount Carm-
MICHAEL FORMAN 2 in its Audit of Anti-Semitic el Cemetery, rocks thrown
Chairman & CEO Incidents. through the windows of Tem-
FS Investments ple Menorah Keneseth Chai
fsinvestments.com There have been 58 total and a man caught on camera
incidents across the state in the urinating on the walls of Con-
first three quarters of 2017, com- gregation Beth Solomon.
pared to 34 in the same period
in 2016. There were 27 incidents The increase in Pennsylva-
of harassment and 31 of vandal- nia incidents mirrors a jump in
ism, but no physical assaults. incidents nationwide.

Pennsylvania has the The ADL recorded 1,299
fifth-highest number of anti-Se- incidents throughout the first
mitic incidents nationwide after nine months of 2017, up 67
New York (267), California percent over the same period
(197), Massachusetts (117) and in 2016 — more already than
Florida (69). The state is head- in all of 2016. Incidents in kin-
ing for a second year of dou- dergarten through 12th-grade
ble-digit growth in incidents. schools have more than dou-
bled, from 130 to 269.
“ADL is watching the num-
ber of anti-Semitic incidents in “The continuing onslaught
2017 with great concern,” said of anti-Semitism we have wit-
Nancy Baron-Baer, the ADL’s nessed this year in our com-
regional director, in a news munities is staggering by
release. “Pennsylvania is on any measure,” said Jonathan
track to eclipse last year’s total, Greenblatt, ADL CEO and
making 2017 the year with the national director, in a news
most anti-Semitic incidents in release. “While the pace of
nearly a decade. ADL’s Audit incidents has slowed somewhat
only measures reported inci- since the start of the year, the
dents — we know that the vast violence in Charlottesville and
majority of incidents go unre- the unprecedented effort by
ported, and so the true num- white supremacists to recruit
bers are much higher. on college campuses show the
disturbing reality of anti-Semi-
“Pennsylvanians cannot tism’s full exposure in the pub-
stand idly by as anti-Semi- lic square.” l
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Cuban independence through- among younger generations.
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Like coffee, “you either like
“Our industry was until it or you don’t.”
maybe 20 years ago 80 percent
Jewish,” Levy said, which he “I call it my man medita-
alluded was due to the Jewish tion,” he said. “It’s not a ciga-
“gene of trade.” rette that you smoke out of habit
or a need. … When I smoke
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of tatehsneuhJreeecwaoissmhPpFlreeetdseiesdrehanitstion Rabbi Richard Address at the Rabbi Forum. Photo provided
of Greater Philadelphia
We honor and celebrate Clergy Grasp How
to be Confidants
Your Leadership for Alzheimer’s
and committment. Community

~Bobbi & Arthur Karafin~ LOCAL Usually for people with
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF the disease, they tend to hide
it, afraid to show family or
WITH THE NUMBER of friends that they are “failing.”
Americans suffering from Alz-
heimer’s disease expected to rise “It’s very hard to admit
— from 5 million to 16 million something like that to your-
by 2050 — advocacy is crucial self,” said Goodman, who went
for the Alzheimer’s Association. through a similar trauma, can-
cer, 35 years ago. “And in most
As such, the Alzheimer’s Asso- cases a lot of their loved ones
ciation Delaware Valley Chapter … want to protect them from
created a Jewish outreach ini- everyone [else].
tiative to spread that awareness
through public forums, specifi- “There’s something among
cally geared toward clergy. Jewish people that they’re just
not willing to come out with it
Gwen Goodman, executive right away.”
director emerita of the Nation-
al Museum of American Jewish When Goodman had can-
History, worked as the liaison cer, others kept her illness a
between the Alzheimer’s Asso- secret, too; some would point
ciation and the Jewish commu- to her privately, whispering,
nity. She said the association “Oh, she has the big C.”
realized the Jewish community
in particular was not making She encourages people with
use of the services they offer — the disease and their loved
including educational support, ones to continue living life as
care consultations, legal elder normal as possible; “be out in
care advice, and a 24-hour help public.”
line, all of which are free.
She discussed this further
“It’s psychologically very with her clergy at Har Zion
interesting,” Goodman noted, Temple, which resulted in the
“that other groups were using it Rabbi Forum Nov. 6, essen-
and yet we have a large Jewish tially a clergy education day to
community and they weren’t discuss the impact of Alzhei-
using [it],” which is due to the mer’s on congregational life.
disease’s stigma. The association also held a gen-
eral workshop Nov. 1.

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Alzheimer’s one battling the disease. More than 15 million Amer- and know the resources that are ing public health issue grows
“The implication is long term icans provide unpaid care for out there, because a lot of people stronger each year, as do the
Continued from Page 12 people with dementia-related in faith communities will use costs. By the end of the year,
for families and congregations diseases — an estimated 18.2 that person in a leadership role the Alzheimer’s Association
“These things are available for to have to step up in the caregiv- billion hours in 2016. as a confidant,” she said. estimated these diseases will
people if they’re willing to come ing and support way,” he said. cost the U.S. $259 billion —
forward,” she said. “You do need “This is a holistic approach.” “This thing is becoming so The faith outreach initia- and $1.1 trillion by 2050.
people to help you and give you pervasive, sadly, and there’s no tive takes form in other groups
these little tidbits that really Alzheimer’s is the sixth-larg- cure,” he said. “So the spiritual — like the National Hispanic “The rabbis and pastors,
can make big differences when est cause of death in the United issues are overwhelming.” Council on Aging, or in Catho- they understand what the
you’re caring for someone.” States. The goal is simply to lic, Baptist and Indian commu- nuances are for caregiving —
raise awareness through these K​ rista McKay, Alzheimer’s nities — to attempt to eradicate they’re not going to come away
Rabbi Richard Address, public forums. Association Delaware Valley stigmas associated with Alz- as experts after [the forum],
director of Jewish Sacred Chapter director of programs heimer’s in all communities. but it opens the dialogue to get
Aging and a member of the Clergy can be resources in and services, hopes more peo- them in the fold for us so we
Alzheimer’s Association Jew- these times of need, Address ple become aware of the free Five of McKay’s aunts had can provide ongoing support
ish Advisory Committee, add- noted, providing support services they offer. some form of dementia, so and information,” she said. l
ed that clergy can be important groups, financial, legal and awareness is crucial for people
confidants for families or indi- social service support, life- “We want to empower people like her family. [email protected];
viduals seeking help for a loved lines, and caregiver support in a leadership role within faith 215-832-0737
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Former Temple Hoops Captain, Youth Coach
Harold Reinfeld Dies at 86

OBITUARY in touch with them. One of his spectacular, averaging 7.6 points Harold “Hotsy” Reinfeld ing a master’s degree in education
JON MARKS | JE STAFF kids still called him ‘Pops.’” over three years. But he played an Photo provided in 1961. He became a health and
integral role, serving as co-cap- physical education teacher and
EVERYONE SAID Harold They never got to see what a tain on a 27-4 team that advanced shot and had nice moves across coach in the School District of
“Hotsy” Reinfeld always made good player Reinfeld was. to the 1956 NCAA Final Four, led the lane, with a little bit of a run- Philadelphia for 30 years, retiring
sure to take care of his “kids.” by future NBA players Guy Rod- ning hook shot. in 1995. For 10 years, he owned
The son of Polish immi- gers and Hal Lear. Those three and operated Camp at Oak Lane
Those included his own grants discovered an affinity were named to the first All-Phila- “He was quick and always Day School in Blue Bell.
children as well as hundreds of for the game. The Hotsy nick- delphia Big Five team. kept the flow going when he had
kids he coached on the basket- name came about because his the ball.” After his induction, Rein-
ball court for 30 years at Mur- Orthodox grandfather called That’s one reason why Rein- feld became an advocate for the
rell Dobbins Tech and George him Chatshul, which kids in feld was inducted into the Phil- Following graduation, Rein- Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
Washington High School. He his South Philadelphia neigh- adelphia Jewish Sports Hall of feld continued at Temple, receiv-
made sure they performed on borhood couldn’t pronounce. Fame in 2005. “They do not come any
and off the court and contin- better than Hotsy Reinfeld,”
ued pushing them years later to He starred first at Frankford “He was a 6-foot-2-inch small current Temple Coach Fran
better their lives. High, where he was an All-Pub- forward in that era who had been Dunphy said.
lic League performer in 1950 a pivot man in high school and
Reinfeld died Oct. 30 at 86. while simultaneously excel- transferred those skills to for- Reinfeld is survived by his
“He just did so much for ling in the Jewish League. He ward in college,” said contem- wife Florrie, son Bruce, daugh-
his kids,” said Florrie Reinfeld, enlisted and served in the Army porary Dan Promislo, himself a ter Leslie Master and grand-
his wife of 56 years. “He got before resuming his career at Jewish Sports Hall inductee fol- daughter Chloe. l
them all into college and kept Temple University under leg- lowing a career at Drexel Uni-
endary Coach Harry Litwack. versity. “He developed an outside [email protected];
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Rose Glen Advisors, LLC and Dena and Groups See Surge
Morey Goldberg are proud to sponsor the in Activism Since
2016 Election
2017 Jewish Federation Main Event.
N AT I O N A L administration at every turn.
Rose Glen Advisors is committed to providing innovative, custom JARED FORETEK | JE FEATURE Right-leaning groups have also
financial planning solutions—in the areas of wealth transfer, wealth reported increased enthusiasm,
accumulation, and investments—to ultra-high net worth families REBECCA ENNEN clearly with some rewarded for their
across the country. remembers the raw emotions ties to administration officials.
We help our clients take a fresh look at their wealth planning through of the day following Donald
a holistic review of their financial portfolios. By leading a discussion Trump’s election. At Bend the Arc, resistance
about a family’s values, priorities, and mission, we ensure their has become a central part of
planning remains consistent with their goals. Ennen, deputy director of its brand. The group organizes
As an independent Member Firm of M Financial Group—one of the the progressive nonprofit Jews campaigns supporting progres-
nation’s leading financial services design and distribution companies— United for Justice, was in the sive policies like comprehen-
we are actively involved in a community that advocates for client’s group’s Washington, D.C., sive immigration reform and
needs. Through our relationship with M  Financial our clients gain office. JUFJ had put the word increasing the minimum wage.
access to the intellectual capabilities of a large organization while out to its volunteers, donors, Its website includes a page
being serviced by a personal, independent team of professionals. petition-signers and whomever with petitions targeting specif-
else to come by if they were in ic administration officials for
A Member Firm of M Financial Group. need of comfort. Soon enough what the group says are their
Securities offered through M Holdings Securities, Inc., A Registered Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. a handful of people were hold- alt-right, or white supremacist,
ing hands in a circle on the beliefs and policies.
Rose Glen Advisors, LLC is independently owned and operated. 1662-2017 floor, singing.
“The week after the election,
“It might sound a bit melo- we saw 45,000 people join the
dramatic,” Ennen said. “But it organization in some fashion,”
was a really raw day. People said Stosh Cotler, Bend the
were looking for some kind of Arc’s CEO. “Over the course of
connection in that moment.” the last year, we’ve doubled in
terms of people taking action.”
Those raw post-election
feelings have turned into a That action can range from
surge of activism in the year signing a petition to hosting a
since President Trump’s win, fundraiser, but she said it’s the
according to Ennen and staff most activity she’s seen since
at other nonprofits. Even JUFJ, taking over in early 2014.
which largely focuses on local
issues, has seen an influx of Cotler said the group had
people looking for a way to to change some of its structure
take direct action in response to meet demand from activ-
to the new administration. ists. Development Director Ava
Shapiro declined to give num-
And the energy isn’t just lim- bers showing what she called a
ited to progressive organizations “significant upswing” in dona-
— many of which call them- tions and volunteers. But the
selves part of the anti-Trump group has expanded its paid
“resistance,” opposing the staff and increased its focus on
local organizing.

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in February, following the Trump administration’s first travel ban.
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But the week before, Trump with speeches and call-and-re- coupled with next year’s mid-
has signed an executive order sponse chanting when more term elections just a year away,
stopping refugee arrivals and than 500 people showed up. it shows little signs of abating.
suspending travel into the
United States from seven most- Will the activist energy last? Jared Foretek is a staff writer with
ly-Muslim countries. Hetfield Jewish leaders on the left and Washington Jewish Week, an
said what was supposed to be right said that with Trump’s affiliated publication of the Jewish
a low-key event into a rally penchant for abrupt and Exponent.
splashy policy announcements,

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With Republicans con- sey. And as far as the group’s
trolling the federal govern- activism goes — lobbying for
ment, Bend the Arc is using stronger U.S.-Israeli relations
that money and staff to build and for more scrutiny of Mus-
a network of volunteers in an lims — Klein described ZOA as
effort to flip 16 congressional finally having a seat at the table.
seats from Republican to Dem-
ocrat in the 2018 elections. “We find we’re more readi-
ly welcomed places,” Klein said.
At the same time, the group “That could be in congressional
is providing resources to sup- offices or with members of the
porters attending congressional administration, but we’re being
town hall meetings outside the heard more than under Obama.”
group’s core areas of operations
on the East and West coasts. HIAS, the veteran Jewish
Cotler said Bend the Arc is also nonprofit refugee relief agen-
organizing what it calls “Mor- cy, has felt the impact of the
al Minyans,” small advocacy new administration acutely,
groups that it hopes will grow according to Mark Hetfield,
in advance of the elections. president of the organization.

On the opposite side of the The administration’s repeat-
political spectrum, the Zionist ed attempts to ban refugees from
Organization of America, which mostly Muslim nations has giv-
regularly criticized the Obama en the group a new cause: advo-
administration and has support- cate for refugee and against the
ed Republican policy relating to administration’s policy through
Israel and immigration, is also the lens of Jewish history.
reporting increased interest.
“There would not be an
Its president, Morton Klein, American Jewish community
said that some donors have not- if these kinds of restrictions
ed its close relationships with existed during the first part of
former administration officials the 20th century,” he wrote in a
Steve Bannon and Sebastian statement in September.
Gorka and been more willing to
give, viewing the organization as According to the Pew
more influential since Trump’s Research Center, 97,000 refu-
inauguration in January. gees were resettled in the Unit-
ed States in 2016. Through the
“When people see that we first nine months of 2017, it has
have close friendships with resettled 28,000.
important people in the admin-
istration, it enhances our repu- Fewer refugees entering the
tation,” Klein said. “The donors United States means fewer fed-
are making decisions about who eral dollars for HIAS’s resettle-
to fund, and when they see we ment work, Hetfield said. But
have strong connections which private donations have offset
will enable us to be more effec- losses in federal funding.
tive, it makes them think it’s
more worthwhile to support us.” Hetfield recalled a moment
when Jewish political ener-
According to Klein, the ZOA gy was on display. In Febru-
is expanding its staff, hiring ary, the agency had planned an
more campus professionals and information session for its new
lawyers, while opening up new group targeted at young adults.
offices in Boston and New Jer- Hetfield was planning for a turn-
out of 35 at Sixth and I Historic
Synagogue in Washington.

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Featuring: RSVP Philadelphia than half in the past five years,”
Collecting Coupons for said Simon Fogel, CEO of the
• Quality Installation Military Personnel Centre for Israel and Jewish
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Our Troops organization in On the census question of eth-
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“The donated food coupons
Spring House, PA 19477-0244 or ‘Troopons’ as they will be Pa. Students Allegedly
215-283-9000 identified for this campaign, Mock Holocaust Museum
will be collected monthly by Exhibits on Social Media
RSVP Philadelphia and sent
to Support Our Troops who FOREST HILLS SCHOOL
will sort and distribute them District Superintendent Edwin
to military personnel serving Bowser said district officials
overseas,” said Suzan Udell, are checking into social media
assistant director of RSVP posts from students on a senior
Philadelphia, which is based class trip to the U.S. Holo-
at KleinLife in Northeast Phil- caust Memorial Museum that
adelphia. “The coupons will mocked some of the exhibits,
be redeemed in military base the Associated Press said.
commissaries, thus helping to
make it easier for the members Gage Singer, the senior class
of our armed forces by extend- president, said a few students
ing their pay checks.” “made a mockery of what they
saw,” mentioning a Snapchat
Only manufacturer food cou- post of concentration camp
pons with a two-month expira- prisoner shoes.
tion date will be accepted. No
store coupons will be allowed. Singer said most students
were respectful and apologized
Volunteers are needed to online on behalf of the class.
help cut and sort coupons at The Forest Hills School District
KleinLife on the fourth Tues- is about 80 miles east of Pitts-
day of each month. burgh. The students were visit-
ing Washington, D.C., on Nov. 1.
Canadian Census Shows
56 Percent Drop in French Jewish Family
Jewish Population Saved from Suspected
Arson by Barking Dog
RECENTLY RELEASED Sta-
tistics Canada census data shows A JEWISH FAMILY near
the country’s Jewish population Paris was awakened Nov. 3
dropping from 329,500 in 2011 by a dog’s insistent barking
to just 143,665 in 2016 — a 56 to escape from an apparently
percent decline, JTA reported. intentionally set fire in their
home, according to JTA.
Jewish organizations dis-
puted those figures, saying The family’s front door had
wording changes led to an been doused in flammable liq-
undercounting. The Canadian uid and set on fire, according
Jewish News said the 2016 cen- to the National Bureau for Vig-
sus asked respondents about ilance Against Anti-Semitism.
their ethnicity and included
a sample response; unlike in The family told police that an
previous years, “Jewish” wasn’t Arab neighbor who has expressed
included as an example. Many extremist and anti-Semitic views
of the missing Jews may have online could be a suspect.
answered “Canadian” instead.
An unidentified person set
“Obviously the Jewish com- the family’s car on fire the pre-
munity didn’t shrink by more vious week. l

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June ’08 in the Exponent: Bylaws Plays and electricians to manipulate.”
of a Talmud Torah Society Players e still-prominent For-

‘The World is Too Much with Us’ News about the the- rest eatre announced the
ater lled much of opening of a musical comedy
ANDY GOTLIEB | JE MANAGING EDITOR Some of the bylaws included: the parents Page 11, with many production called Little Nemo
❏ Elementary school teach- and relatives long-forgotten the- based on the cartoon charac-
EARLY READERS OF the ers should have no more than and invit- aters mentioned. ter (not the same as popular
Jewish Exponent didn’t o en 40 pupils — and there should ed guests at movie Finding Nemo).
get to peruse frivolous material, be two assistants. A Talmud every cir- e Girard Ave-
especially on the cover. school teacher would be lim- cumcision nue eatre hosted a “ e production will be
ited to 25 students, again with celebration and deliver the “thrilling story of love one of such magnitude and
Most of the Aug. 28, 1908 two assistants. money to the society.” and intrigue” called beauty that the big stage of the
issue’s cover was devoted to ❏ “No teacher shall compete Graustark, or a Love Behind Forrest, with its noted resourc-
an article translating from the with another teacher to take Also on the page is a decid- a rone. e play was writ- es and equipments, will be uti-
original Yiddish the bylaws one of his pupils away in the edly less-serious poem by Felix ten by George Barr McCutch- lized to the limit,” according to
of a Talmud Torah Society middle of the term.” N. Gerson, the paper’s manag- eon, whose book Brewster’s the breathless copy. ●
of Cracow (now commonly ❏ “If, on reaching the age of ing editor. It sounds like some- Millions has been adapted on
spelled Kraków). fourteen, the pupil is found thing out of Peter Pan, with screen many times.
incapable of pursuing the study descriptions of elves, sprites Meantime, Blaney’s at
Heavy reading indeed. of the Talmud, he should be and frolicking nymphs. Sixth and Arch streets fea-
Adding to the confusion taught a trade or given a posi- tured comedian Johnnie
is the headline, which indi- tion as a servant.” Gerson, who was born in Hoey portraying the char-
cates the bylaws are from 1551, Philadelphia in 1862, worked acter of Willie Live in e
although no further mention In addition, there were laws for the Philadelphia and Read- Boy Detective. e produc-
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or reveal those layers, some of that it is a “quiet city.”
them hidden, and then also
think about what it means to In its heyday, in the 18th
live in a city that’s old and that and 19th centuries and into the
we’re constantly reinventing — 20th century, Popkin said, the
we call that the city of living city was loud and boisterous,
ruins — and so we were able the antithesis of the reputation
look for those places that help it has acquired.
us to understand that concept.”
“For some reason, that city in
They looked at such areas as its neon and its bright lights and
the history of the signature row- its robust nightlife has gotten lost
house style in the city and even in our concept of what Philadel-
the nonresidential purposes of phia was,” he said.
those row houses and storefronts
— like synagogues. But there is more than
enough to satiate any reader
In particular, while dis- seeking to peel back layers of
cussing religious groups and the city’s history.
history, the book looks at his-
toric synagogues such as B’nai Popkin hopes the book will
Reuben, which was a Chasid- serve as a tool to help.
ic congregation in 1905 once
housed in a row house store- “I hope that [readers] come
front on Passyunk Avenue to see this city as a place of
and was moved to a Baroque complexity and contradiction,”
Revival synagogue. It was the he said, “and I hope … whether
first synagogue building in they’re in Philadelphia or some-
Philadelphia’s eastern Europe- where else, they start to think
an Jewish Quarter, the book about it and see it differently
notes. It closed in 1956 and maybe than they have been.
was eventually sold to a real Maybe there’s a couple ideas in
estate developer. the book that will ignite some
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MOU of Pennsylvania is entirely “One man’s candle is light for many.”
committed to strengthening Talmud, Shabbat
Continued from Page 1 commercial ties with Israel,”
said Vered Nohi, executive We honor and thank Bud Newman,
ments, the nonprofits and the director of the Philadelphia-Is- our Leader, our Mentor and our Friend
business institutes in Pennsyl- rael Chamber of Commerce
vania welcome Israeli compa- (PICC). “In reality, though, it’s for Carrying the Light for our
nies with open arms.” like a membership. If we don’t Jewish Community.
make the most of our member-
More to the point, it ship, it doesn’t mean anything. May you continue to go from
sends a message to those So now the work is beginning.” strength to strength.
that might attempt to prey
on negative attitudes. Dayan is confident the MOU With Gratitude,
will have significant impact. Rebecca, Benjamin,
“It’s one more stake in the Sydney and Isabella Kirshner
heart of BDS,” she continued, “It means they’ve opened
referring to the pro-Palestinian the gates for many Israeli
boycott, divestment and sanc- companies,” said Dayan, who
tions movement that’s threat- thanked his predecessor, Yaron
ened Israel in recent years. Sideman, for paving the way to
“When a company thinks, make this possible. “I’m quite
‘Maybe I may not be welcomed,’ confident that when imple-
here Israelis are welcomed, and mented you’ll see many more
we are welcome in Israel. Israeli companies based in
Philadelphia and in Pennsyl-
“I see it as one more oppor- vania on both sides of the state.
tunity to show the close alliance In some sense, Israel and Penn-
between companies. There are sylvania have economically
companies being pushed away reinvented themselves along
for lots of different reasons. But the same lines of innovation.
if they’re worried about their It’s only natural this agreement
products or their partnerships is signed now.”
or their connections to Israel,
this is a way to say, ‘No, you The MOU signing came at
are incredibly welcome here.’ In the end of a long day at Jeffer-
fact, the secretary and the gov- son, following a series of panel
ernment have signed this agree- discussions and one-on-one
ment saying you are welcome.” meetings at the Greater Phil-
adelphia-Israel Big Data and
Still, officials said it’s no Digital Health Summit. That’s
time for the local Jewish com- where Israeli startup compa-
munity to rest on its laurels. nies met with potential inves-

“It’s fantastic and it only See MOU, Page 25
validates what we already
knew, that the Commonwealth

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Vet Photos provided niece is a Navy nurse.
The Zayon family bleeds
Continued from Page 1 World War I; two nephews
served in Vietnam and Korea; red, white and blue, his father
Simon Zayon, far right, crouching a cousin was in the Air Force; used to say.
and even today, his great-neph-
Zayon was the youngest ew served five tours in the Zayon’s parents were immi-
of five brothers, all of whom Middle East, while his grand- grants from Kiev and gained their
served in and survived World U.S. citizenship after settling in
War II. South Philadelphia in 1910.

His immigrant uncle and “The difference in the Jew-
cousin served overseas in ish people who came over
[compared] to other immi-
grants,” he said, is “they had
no country. There was nothing
for them to go back to.”

They lived close to the Navy
Yard, which Zayon would visit
each Sunday when the gates
were open to the public.

“[My parents] taught us to
love America,” he said. “They
taught us to give.”

By the time he was almost
18, all his brothers were draft-
ed. “I was the only one left,” he
said. After 11th grade, under-
age Zayon — only 17 — joined
the Navy.

He was stationed at a train-
ing camp in Norfolk, Va., for
only two days when they told

Simon Zayon, far right, standing

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That went on for nine months. to San Francisco and was
assigned to the USS Landing
“And then they inspected Ship Tank-275 as a coxswain.
them when we took them down
to see that we did it properly, “I didn’t have a license.
and the war was on,” he said. I didn’t have insurance. I
“I had to get off that ship, and couldn’t buy a drink. I couldn’t
I couldn’t.” vote. I couldn’t do anything.
And when I got out of the Navy,
The USS Savannah traveled I still couldn’t do those things.
to the Mediterranean, Caribbe-
an and throughout the Atlan- See Vet, Page 28
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Officials celebrate the signing Nov. 6 of a Memorandum of Symphony
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Understanding between Pennsylvania and Israel. Photo by Jon Marks
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MOU Israel’s drive to innovation, Respite Care
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Now that the MOU has International Business Devel-
been signed, there’s a greater opment. “The big thing it does
likelihood those partnerships is help us to connect with Israe-
here can work. li companies. It’s a great new
asset for the commonwealth
“It’s a very important plat- to have partnerships. Now we
form to our bilateral coopera- know who to call. Having that
tion that we can create a kind personal connection is going to
of vehicle to encourage com- bring results.”
panies on both sides to work
together,” said Inon Elroy, Of course, some will grow
Israel’s economic minister to impatient waiting to see how it
North America. “It enables plays out.
companies to reduce the risk.
When you cooperate with In time, though, the consen-
somebody and many times sus seems to be their patience
the government gives financial will be rewarded.
support, it’s less risky.”
“It’s strengthening an
Not only could this be a already strong relationship
win-win situation for compa- that exists between Pennsyl-
nies that join forces and Israe- vania and the State of Israel,”
li companies that set up shop said Mark Zucker, chairman of
here, ultimately it should get the Pennsylvania Jewish Coa-
passed down to the general lition. “It positions Pennsylva-
public, especially with some nia much more in the global
of the innovative advances in economy and acknowledges its
medicine, officials said. role in innovation and entre-
preneurial spirit.”
“Basically, the way the
health system interacts with “The commonwealth doesn’t
patients is going through a rev- have the same resources that
olution,” said Mark Tykocins- Israel has allocating for inno-
ki, dean of the medical school vation,” Nohi added.
and provost of the university.
“Digital health is one of the “Israel is the No. 1 coun-
ways in which that revolution try in the world per capita for
will take place. It essentially innovation. Many people have
brings the tools of computers advocated for that, including
and data so you can provide the Jewish Federation and Jew-
care to patients in a more effi- ish Coalition because business
cient and effective way. Given has no boundaries.” l

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EDITORIAL Supporting Israel to Defeat
Anti-Semitism at Georgetown
Bullish on Birthright

TWO YEARS AGO, Birthright Israel, the hugely successful BY JASON LANGSNER dents are drawn to George- For me, giving back means
free program that has brought half a million young people town because it supports reciprocating the gifts that
to the Jewish state for a 10-day tour, began a pilot project in GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY diversity and alumni stay con- Georgetown bestowed to me.
which, as part of the experience, participants met with Israeli has fallen victim to three acts nected to the school to help I choose to volunteer with the
Arabs. Last week, Haaretz reported that Birthright Israel of anti-Semitism on campus maintain that legacy. alumni association, to mentor
ordered its trip providers to end the meetups. In a statement in the few short weeks since undergraduate students, and
to Haaretz, the organization explained that the “results of the the beginning of the school We know that the hate we to support Georgetown finan-
initial evaluation have shown that there is a need for further year. The latest, a swastika witnessed on Rosh Hashanah cially as not just an alumnus
analysis of this module in the context of the educational trip painted inside a residence hall doesn’t reflect the values of our but as a Jewish Hoya. I simul-
as a whole.” bathroom, was found on the Jesuit university, which invests taneously support Israel by
evening of Rosh Hashanah, in having a full-time rabbi on performing a double mitzvah
That was the extent — and level of transparency — of the sending shock waves across campus as well as a rabbinic of purchasing Israel Bonds and
explanation. Reactions to the announcement were mixed, the university community. It fellow. It doesn’t represent the donating them to the universi-
with many clearly focused on an agenda other than that of the was condemned by President values of today or the values ty for my annual alumni gift,
Birthright Israel program. For example, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, Jack DeGioia as an “abhorrent of yesterday — such as how as well as in the form of a
president of the Union of Reform Judaism, criticized the deci- act of anti-Semitism.” in 1968, Georgetown became donation toward the incredible
sion, stating that “cutting out the meetings will communicate the first Catholic university in university High Holiday ser-
loudly and clearly that these are trips with a narrow political As a proud Georgetown America to hire a rabbi; or vices that welcome the public
agenda that is out of step with today’s young Jews and most Hoya, I know that the individ- how it was once the academic every year. The bonds support
of their parents as well.” Jacobs went on to accuse Birthright ual or individuals who com- home of the late Jan Karski, the economic development
Israel of writing off 21 percent of Israelis who are also Arabs mitted this act of hate on the the famed Polish World War II of Israel, and upon their full
and introducing to participants a “too-narrow slice of con- Jewish New Year do not repre- resistance fighter. maturation, the principal is
temporary Israel.” sent my alma mater. He, she or paid out to the university, so
they have no place on my cam- As the website of George- Georgetown — and the Jewish
Gil Troy, a professor of history at McGill University in pus — or an any campus — town’s Campus Minis- community — benefit too.
Montreal and chair of the Birthright Education Committee, and Jewish alumni like myself try conveys, “Jewish Life at
which made the decision to cancel the meetings, issued a have a special responsibility to Georgetown aspires to advance In response to acts of hate
sharp response to Jacobs. Troy noted that feedback regarding support an inclusive university the life and growth of every on my campus, I will not cease
the Arab meetings has been “mixed,” and that the program experience. self-defined Jewish student my giving to Georgetown. I
was deemed to be “mediocre.” He went on to say that “we through building their sense will increase it. I will donate
reevaluate any program that gets mediocre feedback — but On the same day the graf- of Jewish Connection, Confi-
when we do it with the Israeli Arab educational piece, you fiti was discovered, I was
attack us.” attending Georgetown’s Rosh In response to acts of hate on my campus, I will
Hashanah services, where I’ve not cease my giving to Georgetown.
Others reacted with sarcasm, complaining that there was spent many High Holidays I will increase it.
no way Birthright Israel would be able to protect its partic- since graduating in 2008. On
ipants from some exposure to Israeli Arabs — even if that Yom Kippur, alongside fellow dence, and Concern.” This is Israel Bonds to Georgetown to
would now be limited to service personnel or Bedouins. alumni and students, I lis- the Jewish Georgetown expe- support the Jewish homeland,
tened to Georgetown’s direc- rience that I know. a country that I love and a
We can speculate on the reasons behind the decision to cut tor of Jewish life, Rabbi Rachel school that I love. And I will
the Israeli Arab meetings — it could be anything from pres- Gartner, discuss the incident. The university’s mission donate Israel Bonds to George-
sure from funders of the program to an organization simply She chose not to deliver her statement seconds this focus, town to show that my love for
trying to get the biggest bang for its proverbial buck. But in the prepared remarks and instead stating: “The university was Georgetown and Israel is stron-
end, the decision is one that Birthright Israel is entirely enti- to speak from the heart about founded on the principle that ger than any hate that these
tled to make, and is a non-issue. The raison d’etre of Birthright our community because stay- serious and sustained dis- perpetrators of anti-Semitism
Israel is to strengthen young American Jews’ connections with ing silent when faced with course among people of differ- have against me as a Jewish
the Jewish state. The program’s education committee seems such hate is never an option. ent faiths, cultures and beliefs American Hoya and against
to have concluded that whatever the virtues of the 2-year-old When speaking of Nazism, promotes intellectual, ethical my fellow Jewish brothers and
pilot were, it wasn’t producing the results Birthright Israel was the Holocaust and symbols and spiritual understanding.” sisters of Georgetown. l
seeking. Organizations are supposed to make those kinds of of such hate, “never again” is
judgments regarding their programs and activities. more than two words. I will always feel indebted to Jason Langsner is the volunteer
Georgetown for helping instill chairman of Development Corpo-
As with many things, the politics here is a sideshow. Despite Rabbi Gartner’s words those values in me. In the wake ration for Israel/Israel Bonds New
those few times that Birthright Israel has gotten caught up in reflect Georgetown’s strong of hate crimes on my campus, Leadership Division in Washington,
politics — as it did last week — the program works, and it history of acceptance of all it is critical that alumni give D.C. He is a 2004 graduate of La
works quite well. We have no problem with that. l faiths on campus, which I have back to the institution while Salle University.
personally benefited from as sending a message that we will
Statement From the Publisher a student and am proud to not tolerate intolerance.
help uphold as a member of an
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Anti-Semitism in America KVETCH ’N KVELL

Has Many Sources Objections to Balfour
The Balfour Declaration was not done, ipso facto, for the Jews
BY STEVE FELDMAN, LEE BENDER vile, less threatening and less according to a video obtained (“Putting Balfour into Perspective,” Nov. 2). It was done as a favor
AND KEVIN ROSS of a problem than that from by the Middle East Media and to Chaim Weizmann, who made and enabled military-grade
white supremacists? Research Institute. According acetone to be manufactured for Britain, allowing their artillery
THERE SEEMS TO be a We do not know the lev- to MEMRI’s translation, Sha- shells to meet their targets and win World War I.
renewed interest in the time- el of Jew-hatred and anti-Isra- hin prayed: “Oh Allah, liber-
less scourge of anti-Semitism el attitudes among American ate the Al-Aqsa Mosque from Please stop fantasizing about the English doing anything for
and a new awareness in some Muslims. Each of us has seen the filth of the Jews. Oh Allah, the Jews. The Brits regarded most Jews as dirty human specimens
quarters that Jew-hatred has examples of it for ourselves at destroy those who closed the out of Eastern Europe. As well, they did not have the highest
not disappeared. Much of this anti-Israel events in Philadel- Al-Aqsa Mosque. Oh Allah, regard for the “clean Jews,” like the Rothschilds and Disraeli.
comes in the wake of a white phia in person and elsewhere show us the black day that You
supremacist rally in Charlot- in news accounts. Chilling inflict upon them, and the won- The Jews’ battle for life will always be a lonely battle. Ergo,
tesville, Va., in August, and chants of “From the river to ders of Your ability. Oh Allah, raise physically tough children; thereafter, medicine, the law,
earlier vandalism of Jewish the sea, ‘Palestine’ will be free” count them one by one and commerce and science.
cemeteries and phoned threats are nothing less than calls for annihilate them down to the
to Jewish community centers the destruction of Israel and the very last one. Do not spare any James Caplan | Bryn Mawr
and other institutions. more than 6 million Jews who of them.”
live there. ❏ That same day at the Islam- No Free Pass for Weinstein
All of these drew broad We are curious if requests ic Center of Riverside, Calif., I was interested to learn that Rabbi Moshe Brennan knew how
media coverage followed by all of Harvey Weinstein’s victims were dressed before they were
deserved condemnations — Today, calls for Israel to be destroyed are no assaulted by Weinstein (“Maybe Modesty Is Exactly what Society
and alarm from a large swath stranger in streets throughout America. Needs,” Oct. 26). Seriously, he knows these women were dressed
of the Jewish community. But immodestly, therefore provoking Weinstein’s unwanted advanc-
another source of Jew-hatred to “annihilate them [the Jews] according to MEMRI, Sheikh es? He asserts that modesty applies equally to men as well as
in America seldom makes down to the very last one,” Mahmoud Harmoush prayed: women, yet somehow it seems he is placing responsibility on the
news, is rarely rebuked and or pronouncements that Jews “Oh Allah, liberate the Al-Aq- victims’ shoulders for their immodest clothing/behavior.
seems to be on the minds of are one with “Satan” or are sa Mosque and all the Mus-
few Jews even though it contin- “bloodsuckers” are aberra- lim lands from the unjust So, I guess Weinstein, Ailes, O’Reilly, Trump et al. just get a
ues unabated. tions or not, particularly as tyrants and the occupiers. Oh free pass because their victims happen to walk around helpless
the Muslim population, and its Allah, destroy them, they are men who can’t control themselves? Is that what the rabbi is say-
It was widely assumed that political power, in the United no match for You. Oh Allah, ing? Because it sure sounds like that to me.
white supremacists vandalized States grows. disperse them, and rend them
the cemeteries (including one This summer the Pew asunder. Turn them into booty Rachel Garber | South Philadelphia
in Philadelphia) and phoned Research Center announced in the hands of the Muslims.”
in the threats — but it turned the findings of a new survey ❏ In February, Nation of Islam Rabbi’s Op-Ed Refreshing
out not to be the case, as best conducted of American Mus- leader Louis Farrakhan told a I am an undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania
as authorities know. Armed lims, but Pew neglected to ask raucous throng in Detroit: “I and came across Rabbi Moshe Brennan’s article on the Jewish
white supremacists did menace respondents about their atti- want to disabuse the Jews today Exponent website (“Maybe Modesty Is Exactly what Society
congregants inside a Charlot- Needs,” Oct. 26). I found his perspective to be very refreshing in
tesville synagogue while many the wake of all of the discussion surrounding the topic.
more marched with torches as
they chanted “Jews will not Keep up the good work.
replace us” and other anti-Jew-
ish slogans. It was an example Jordyn Katz | University City
of the worst America has to
offer. But no one who moni- tudes toward Jews and Israel. of the false claim that you are only time the Jews have ever combat Jew-hatred because
tors Jew-hatred suspected that But Pew did ask other religious the chosen of God and that Isra- been present among us is to of what it can lead to if left
Klansmen and their ilk had groups of Americans about el or Palestine belongs to you. open their outposts, their unchecked. While we are not
moderated or died out. their attitudes about Muslims I want to disabuse you of that. retail stores to sell us dam- looking to stifle free-speech
in an earlier poll this year. I want to make it so clear. And aged, cheap goods, marked up rights, American Jewry must
Meanwhile, imams in Cal- Why are we concerned? I’m going to tell you about your against the price. ... We will be become aware of the gamut of
ifornia this year openly and Some examples from this year: future. You that think you have free of this bloodsucking par- Jew-hatred on the scene today
directly appealed for Jews to ❏ “The Prophet Muhammad power to frighten and dominate asite so they will no longer be and be prepared to fight it
be annihilated, all while con- says that the time will come, the peoples of the world. I’m able to sell us alcohol, drugs, regardless of the source. l
temptable Nation of Islam the Last Hour will not take here to announce the end of depraved sex, and every other
leaders have continued their place until the Muslims fight your time.” type of low-life thing that is Steve Feldman is executive direc-
outrageous anti-Jewish epi- the Jews. We don’t say if it is ❏ Asked sarcastically at an keeping us from a hereafter.” tor of the Zionist Organization of
thets. Today, calls for Israel to in Palestine or another place,” event in New Orleans in May America’s Greater Philadelphia
be destroyed are no stranger said Sheikh Ammar Shahin why Farrakhan attacks Jews, A stark lesson of the Holo- Chapter. Lee Bender and Kevin
in streets throughout America. from the pulpit of the Islamic the Nation of Islam’s Ava caust has been that every Ross are its co-presidents.
Center of Davis, Calif., in July, Muhammad’s replied: “The generation must expose and
Are Jew-hatred and threats
from Muslims in America less

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THE VIEW FROM HERE

Save Our Schools

BY JOSHUA RUNYAN an acknowledgment of a crucial
reality: If Philadelphia, which
STEPPING INTO VOTING has made great strides in the
booths across southeastern last few years — after host-
Pennsylvania on Nov. 7, voters ing the Democratic National
encountered ballots chock full Convention and the NFL Draft,
of aspirants and incumbents our hometown football team
in a host of municipal rac- winning the Super Bowl is now
es, from statewide and county a real prospect — is to soar to schools. They are producing
judgeships all the way down to even greater heights (Amazon great results — many of which
elections supervisors. HQ2, maybe?), it will only be you’ve read about here in the
able to do so with a top-notch Exponent — but they are also
But while townships in the educational system. suffering from cramped quar- A photograph Simon Zayon took of Japanese prisoners of war.
four counties ringing Phila-
delphia — Delaware, Chester, What exists now, as we all ters and underfunding.
Montgomery and Bucks — know, is a seriously underfund- The community has rallied businesses.
fielded contests for public school ed bureaucracy that, despite to the cause of helping needy Vet In recent years, Zayon was
board representatives, the city at a handful of stellar schools of families with day school tui-
the heart of it all did not. the magnet variety, does lit- tion, but as any school admin- Continued from Page 24 featured in two documenta-
tle to instill confidence — let istrator will tell you, it’s not ries, one by Rutgers Universi-
That’s because in the City of alone pride — among parents, enough. Those with means, But they gave me that boat ty detailing firsthand military
Brotherly Love, local control responsibility,” he laughed. experiences in World War II,
of schools is little more than a If Philadelphia is to soar to even greater heights and another created by 15-year-
fantasy, operations of the city’s (Amazon HQ2, maybe?), it will only be able to do Then the first atomic bomb old high-schooler Antony Post.
public and charter schools so with a top-notch educational system. was dropped on Hiroshima. It follows Zayon’s desire to
long ago outsourced to a body They had to change course. return to Malta and recite the
known as the School Reform neighborhoods and commu- whether or not they have chil- Mourner’s Kaddish for the sail-
Commission in a takeover by nities. Kenney’s plan isn’t a dren in these schools, have also “They didn’t know what to ors who did not return home.
the state government. Mayor magic bullet, but making those stepped up to the plate. But do with us,” he said. His ship
Jim Kenney wants to change responsible for the School Dis- again, more must be done. was sent to New Zealand to Post went to Malta with his
that, and while his solution trict of Philadelphia account- pick up 400 Japanese prisoners mother in 2016, where he recit-
would not place school board able in some way to the voters Study after study identifies of war once the war ended to ed it at sea for Zayon.
seats on the ballot, it would and taxpayers would be a giant a day school education as one return them to Japan, a six-
have the board nominated by leap in the right direction. of several predictors of contin- week voyage. “What I did in the Navy in
the mayor and approved by the ued Jewish involvement well into two years, people in 30 years
City Council. The central importance adulthood. And our tradition He photographed some don’t travel that far or do,” said
of education in the civic and places a premium on Jewish edu- moments using a pocket-sized Zayon, who used to belong to
Kenney’s plan isn’t exact- economic life of a community cation, identifying the obligation Japanese camera. Congregations of Shaare Sha-
ly democracy in action, but doesn’t just apply to Philadel- of parents to educate their child mayim. He’s since shared his
it would at least hold elect- phia. The power, results and as one of the first mitzvahs. Representing his service is story to numerous schools and
ed officials responsible for the expectations of a school dis- a pierced left ear — still gar- organizations in Cherry Hill,
workings of a massive institu- trict are tangible issues. Were all of us to devote as nished with a shiny silver stud, N.J., where he now lives.
tion whose deficit is projected much attention to our Jewish complementing his blue eyes
to exceed the $1 billion mark Just look to Lower Merion, schools as we do to the other and white goatee. Below deck Zayon has passed on his
in just a few years. The big- where an influential local tax- schools in our midst, we would years ago, two guys grabbed altruism to his three daughters
gest objection to ending the payer is leading a legal fight be guaranteeing not only the him and said, “We’re going to and two grandsons, the way his
state-controlled SRC relates to against tax increases he says present greatness of the Phila- pierce your ear.” parents taught him.
financing: How will the city are unfair and unconstitution- delphia Jewish community, we
pay for it? Answers are slim at al. Everybody benefits from would be ensuring its future Using an extra long nee- He celebrates Veterans Day
the moment, but it’s not as if education, but that doesn’t greatness as well. dle and brown soap, they per- in honor of his brothers, but for
legislators in Harrisburg have mean a taxing entity should formed the common ritual for him, every day is Veterans Day.
made funding schools in Phila- get a blank check underwritten Philadelphia deserves it. The Adriatic service sailors.
delphia a top priority. They can by the citizenry. Jewish community does, too. “I never had baseball heroes.
barely fund the rest of the pro- After serving two years, I never had baseball cards,” he
grams under their mandate. Here in the Jewish commu- Joshua Runyan is the editor- Zayon went to the University said. “I never had heroes. My
nity, I worry that not enough in-chief of the Jewish Exponent. He of Miami to play football, but brothers were.”
But as much as Kenney’s of us care about what tran- can be reached at an injury quickly changed his
proposal — which was met spires at our local Jewish day [email protected]. plans. He transferred to Villa- He paused in between mem-
with fanfare at its unveiling last nova, where he was the “under- ories, his hand to his chin. For
week at City Hall — has to do study” for John Sandusky, a him, the fundamental principle
with responding to legislative future NFL player and coach. of serving in the military is sim-
inertia, I believe it also reflects ple: “You have somebody’s back
He taught high school for and they have your back.” l
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the real estate industry for about [email protected];
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Odd Mom Out Star to Headline Main Event

ARTS

JON MARKS | JE STAFF

HAVING ESTABLISHED her- Jill Kargman, the driving force behind Odd Mom Out, appears Nov. 15 at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Main Event. Photo provided
self professionally as a writer
for magazines, movies and TV
while raising three children
in Manhattan, Jill Kargman
decided three years ago that
she needed a new challenge.

Until then, she hadn’t acted
since college, where she man-
aged to find time to perform in
a couple of shows while grad-
uating with honors from Yale
University in just three years.
Then she put it all behind her
to focus on her writing.

As much as she accom-
plished writing for Vogue,
ELLE and GQ among other
publications and before begin-
ning to churn out books like
The Ex-Mrs. Hedgefund and
Sometimes I Feel Like a Nut,
clearly an old itch had to be
scratched.

Thus, Odd Mom Out, Bra-
vo’s hit show about a quirky
middle-aged mother and her

When a reviewer said I was like a female of the sacrifices of her ances- setting because it’s so profound. statue. That’s continuing an
Larry David, I was over the moon.” tors that made it possible. That I feel better talking about it old family tradition. She used
includes the heroic efforts of her with people I can relate to.” to accompany her father here
JILL KARGMAN grandfather who, after selling every year for an antique show.
off the bulk of his lucrative silk One of the reasons Jewish
off-the-wall friends and fami- But curb your enthusiasm if stocking business and using Federation wanted Kargman These days, though, her life
ly, was born. Kargman, who’s you’re expecting Kargman to the proceeds to send his wife for the Main Event is because is hectic. Besides the show and
both the star of the show and come out and be her TV self, to London, lived in Paris with she’s so relatable, especially personal appearances and pop-
the executive producer, said Jill Weber. In fact, some of the other family members posing with the younger generation. ping up on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
whatever doubts and fears she stories she’ll tell will resonate as tourists and hid in an Anne or The Tonight Show, she tries to
had on the stage back then with the audience. Frank-type secret room until he “She’s the star of a hit show stay grounded.
somehow disappeared. “I’m so humbled and honored could safely make it to America. and appeals to a diverse audi-
“At 40, I became an actress,” to be coming here,” said Karg- ence,” said Steve Rosenberg, chief “I don’t feel famous,” said
said Kargman, featured star man, who grew up in Brooklyn Not all of them were so marketing officer for Jewish Fed- Kargman, who joked that she
of the Jewish Federation of with an Orthodox-raised moth- fortunate. eration. “We haven’t had a wom- “lost her movie virginity with
Greater Philadelphia’s upcom- er and an agnostic father, which an in a while and while we didn’t Susan Sarandon” in the just-re-
ing Main Event on Nov. 15 meant plenty of Shabbat din- “My family moved about six seek out to have one, it’s always leased A Bad Moms Christmas.
at the Kimmel Center. “It felt ners but not many trips to shul. times during the Holocaust,” great to have someone who “I get stopped a lot by people
very natural. A lot of women “When I meet someone like she said. “They were going into appeals to a younger audience. who say they relate to the show.
who come of age are filled with myself, there’s a feeling of famil- places posing as tourists and We want to attract younger peo- Sometimes, I pinch myself. But
self-doubt. I never had to go iarity. That’s why as I’ve gotten taking pictures. Eventually, the ple, and she’ll even be making an in real life I just feel like a mom
through that. This role is a little older and have three children, Gestapo came in where they appearance at the NextGen event in New York. I’m 43. I have my
more absurd than my real life. I’ve realized that’s even more hiding and rounded up a bunch we have before the Main Event.” friends, kids and husband.
“But when a reviewer said I important than I thought.” of their friends helping them,
was like a female Larry David, Whatever success she’s had in who were gassed. We started Coming to Philadelphia “I have my whole circle
I was over the moon.” life, Kargman never loses sight making a Passover cake as a is nothing new for Kargman, around me, and I’m not going
remembrance. Now my daugh- who recently brought her son to change.” l
ter does it, just as my mom did. here to see the Barnes Founda-
ton, take a horse-and-carriage [email protected];
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Book Reviews: Heartache and Grief Explored

BOOKS wedding photographer in San out the details of the fictional It’s a fast read but its It also creates a believ-
Francisco, to photograph her town, like the history of the characters draw you in. able account of loss, as Teddi
NOVEL TAKES A father’s wedding. Teddi would 100-plus-year-old Chance walks through town, visiting
CHANCE ON A DIFFICULT do anything for Shay, so she Women’s Welcome Wagon, drama, and the hurt Teddi her and Celia’s old homes and
HOMECOMING reluctantly returns to Chance which started as an organiza- realizes she’s caused by run- feeling overcome by memories
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF after six years and has to face tion that welcomes new Jew- ning away. and thoughts of her friend.
the people she left behind — ish families to town. Or the Enough so that the reader can
Left to Chance and the grief she never truly background behind the town’s You feel her hope and also feel the loss of the artist
Amy Sue Nathan came to terms with. well-loved bed-and-breakfast timidity as she reconnects with and mother who smelled like
$15.99, paperback, on sale Nov. 21 Nettie’s on Lark (now an inn old friends — and old flames
St. Martin’s Press Philadelphia native Amy without the breakfast) where — and seeks to somehow fit
Sue Nathan’s Left to Chance Teddi stays and where the cur- back into the town that isn’t the
HAVE YOU EVER wanted to just paints a vivid portrait of what rent owner — no matter who same as she left it.
pack up your things and leave? it feels like to experience heart- it is — is always called Nettie.
ache and grief as well as the The story flows well, with
Teddi Lerner did. She left awkward feeling of talking to Choosing a first-person nar- loose ends of Teddi’s past tied
her hometown of Chance, Ohio people you haven’t seen in a rator was a smart choice. By up but not too neatly that it
(the title has layers) when her long time, wondering if it’s still narrating the novel in Teddi’s feels unbelievable. After six
best friend Celia died, with- the same friendship. voice, the reader can feel how years, you wouldn’t expect
out looking back. In her wake, vulnerable and nervous she is everything to just go back to
she left behind her friends and Through the lens of Teddi’s returning to the place where normal after one day, which
most importantly, Celia’s now camera, Nathan also provides she hadn’t explained to anyone Teddi — realistically — doesn’t
12-year-old daughter, Shayna a realistic backdrop of a small before why she left. count on.
(better known as just Shay). town that also has a shockingly
high Jewish population, includ- You feel the bond between
When Shay’s father pre- ing Teddi and Shay’s family. Teddi and Shay, especially as
pares to remarry, Shay asks she tries to help navigate Shay’s
“Aunt Tee,” now an acclaimed Nathan includes pseu- tween years and the ensuing
do-historical tidbits that fill

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strawberry Chapstick and the Take that drama, add in liv- don’t have any real fear. In fact, Author Murphy versity, employs a spare yet
friend on whom Teddi relied. ing in Nazi-occupied Holland Jacob’s father sends his sons to employs a spare yet effective writing style that
Nathan successfully describes and then having to deal with a Hitler Youth Camp, thinking effective writing style leaves little filler.
emotions like the nervous hesi- the losses of your brother and it will win him German busi- that leaves little filler.
tation Teddi experiences as she parents, and you get the idea of ness for his factory. While not lighthearted
goes to visit Celia’s grave or the what life is like for young Jacob Force bombing run that kills reading by any stretch, Mur-
memories of Celia triggered by Koopman during World War II. The boys, who are accompa- his mother, prompting him to phy’s prose never overshad-
passing a specific town site. nied by a handicapped friend, enlist in the German army as ows the magnitude of Jacob’s
Debut novelist Devin Mur- actually enjoy the camp, which he seeks revenge on the Allies. dilemmas and makes The Boat
It’s a fast read but its charac- phy deftly captures the feel of is depicted as a combination of Jacob trains in a program Runner an accessible look at
ters draw you in, enough so that, adolescence while weaving the adventure and propaganda. involving midget submarines lesser-explored aspects about
like Teddi, you’ll soon be plan- horrors of wartime into The Boat that deploy single torpedoes. war’s impacts and an overall
ning your next trip to Chance. Runner, which begins in 1939 War breaks out soon quality read. l
and continues through 1943. enough, however, with Holland Although Jacob and Martin
THE BOAT RUNNER overrun by the Nazis. have a falling out involving
DETAILS HORRIFYING At that point, things actu- the burial of his mother at sea,
COMING-OF-AGE ally are rather comfortable for At that point, Jacob’s world Martin reappears later in the
ANDY GOTLIEB | JE MANAGING EDITOR Jacob and his older brother, begins to fall apart and, as the novel and acts as a conscience
Edwin. Their father owns a novel progresses, the Nazis of sorts for his nephew.
The Boat Runner lightbulb factory, making take over his father’s factory —
Devin Murphy them among the town’s most sending the father into hiding By novel’s end, Jewish refu-
$15.99, paperback prosperous and prominent — and his brother meets an gees figure heavily, as Jacobs sorts
Harper Perennial residents. Their mother plays untimely demise. through assorted moral issues.
piano and organ, both at home
COMING-OF-AGE can be and at church, and the family Then there’s Uncle Martin, Author Murphy, who is
traumatic under even the best dog Fergus roams the grounds. who quickly joins with the an assistant professor of cre-
of circumstances — remember German effort — or has he? In ative writing at Bradley Uni-
your anxiety-filled teen years It’s almost idyllic, and even fact, Martin is doing his part to
which, looking back, often as German ships are seen in sabotage the war effort, some-
were much ado about nothing? the North Sea and the rum- times enlisting his nephew to
blings of war grow louder, the assist with his violent schemes.
Koopmans and other residents
What really shatters Jacob’s
world, however, is a Royal Air

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The 2013 Israel Men’s Mission Lifestyles/Culture
Honors the Leadership & Service of
Our Friend and Mentor, Bud Newman. Thanksgiving
with Gluten-Free
Mazel Tov to 2017 Main Event co-chairs Bread Highlights
Hallee & David Adelman and Ben & Rebecca Kirshner. New Musical

David Adelman4 Jon Feinberg Keith Joffe Bruce Newman T H E AT E R supposed to be doing with the
Andy Barroway Steve Gartner Wayne Kimmel Greg Segall MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF rest of my life.’”
Jeff Bartos Mike Glozman Josh Kopelman Larry Stone
David Berkman Danny Govberg Brad Krouse Brian Wargon JILLIAN GOTTLIEB ran- Gottlieb described The New
David Blum3 Joshua Gross2 Chip Kurtzman Rob Zuritsky1 domly decided to go to an World as “really a love story at
Scott Erlbaum Eric Haron Phil Neff audition one day after moving its core.”
to New York.
With A Special Thank You To: Mark & Jill Fishman “The producers are calling it a
1 - 2014 Main Event Co-Chair / 2 - 2015 Main Event Co-Chair After getting cast, she decid- fractured fairy tale, which it real-
3 - 2016 Main Event Co-Chair / 4 - 2017 Main Event Co-Chair ed, “I think I can do this.” ly is,” said Gottlieb, who’s played
Rapunzel in another fractured
HANDBAG COLLECTION The Linwood, N.J., native had fairy tale, Into the Woods, “and
no intentions of going into the- my character brings together
mimandray.com ater; she did a production of Fid- these two completely different
dler on the Roof in high school, groups of people and unites
but wasn’t a “theater kid.” them in a really beautiful way.
To get to be the character that
Starting Nov. 7, she will be does that, that kind of brings the
on the stage of the Bucks Coun- whole show together, is really,
ty Playhouse as part of its world really special to me.”
premiere of The New World.
“Jillian is one those creative
The musical takes place in artists that continue to amaze
1620, but its description could me,” said the musical’s director
also apply to the nearest hip- Stafford Arima. “She is inventive
sterized coffee shop in a gentri- beyond belief and a true talent.
fied neighborhood in 2017. It’s been such a thrill collaborat-
ing with her on this project.”
“The Native Americans are
enjoying a gluten-free, low- While there is no discern-
carb, artisanally happy life ible Jewish connection to this
when they are invaded by the story, theater has played a pro-
nation’s first immigrants — found role in Gottlieb’s own
pilgrims!” Jewish identity.

Gottlieb plays Susanna In late 2015, the National
Standish, a pilgrim, who meets Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene
and falls in love with Santuit, revived the Yiddish operetta
a Native American, played by The Golden Bride (Di Goldene
Julius Thomas III. Kale), in which Gottlieb played
Khanele and was called “a rev-
Gottlieb studied for a year at elation” and “effervescently
The University of the Arts, and daffy” by The New York Times.
then spent another year studying
opera at the Mason Gross School “That audition was entire-
of the Arts at Rutgers University ly in Yiddish, which I do not
before dropping out and moving speak,” Gottlieb recalled, not-
to Atlanta. There, she pursued ing she grew up Reform and
songwriting for a while. had a Bat Mitzvah but was not
overly religious growing up.
“I thought for a while I was
going to be an opera singer,” That changed after The
she recalled. “I always loved Golden Bride.
opera and I loved my time at
Mason Gross studying opera. I “When I got that show and
just didn’t have that fire inside started performing that show,”
of me for opera, and then when she said, “I found a love for my
I found theater, immediately I Jewish culture and Yiddish in
was like, ‘Oh, this is what I’m particular, the language. I fell
madly in love with it.”

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We are most privileged to know and love the event co-
chairs Hallee and David Adelman and Rebecca and
Ben Kirshner. When people use the expression “one in a
million”theymusthavemetyou.Yourcontinuouslygiving
of yourselves and the genuine warmth you exude is an
inspiration to us all. Thank you for providing us with the
opportunity to participate in support of honoring
Bud Newman and contributing to Federation. You bring
tikkun olam to the world! Wishing you all the best and
mazel for the years to come.

Kami & Josh Verne along with their children Alexa & Brooke.

▲ From left: Ginna Le Vine, Julius Thomas III, Ann Harada and Jillian Gottlieb www.flocku.com
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She started taking Yiddish And she warned you might
classes after the show ended walk out of the performance
its run and plans to start again humming every song.
after The New World.
“The biggest surprise was
“It sparked such a love for how funny this show is,” she
speaking the language and just said. “I can’t believe they found
being a South Jersey Jew in gener- a way to tell this story that’s
al,” she laughed. “It felt like I was supposed to be set in 1620 with
doing a service to my history.” such humor and grace, they
just tell it really beautifully,
That’s not to say she had no and it’s just hysterical.”
tangible evidence of her Jewish
background before, though it Amid the message of love
mostly comes through in her are also the ideals of unity and
sense of humor, in which she togetherness — it is around the
imbues each character she plays. time of Thanksgiving, after all.

She grew up listening to tapes “In the times we’re living
with Jewish jokes and performers. in now, it’s really important to
send this message of positivi-
“I bring it with me every- ty and a message of everyone
where. I wear my religion coming together despite their
proudly and I’m not scared to differences,” she said. “That’s
do some — I don’t want this to what it really is: It’s two com-
sound bad — but I’m not scared pletely separate groups of peo-
to stereotypically play the funny ple that figure out that they’re
Jewish girl,” she said. “I kind of the same at the end of the day
have found my niche, and that is and they can be friends.
it. So in every audition, I bring
that part of me into the room “It’s really just a beautiful
and in every show that I do.” story of coming together despite
your differences, and also the
With Susanna, she will still music is absolutely gorgeous.” l
get the chance to bring humor
and quirkiness to the role. Audi- [email protected];
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Cooking Triple Sec Carrot Sou é
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FOOD
LINDA MOREL | JE FOOD COLUMNIST

NOW THAT WE’RE knee-deep in November, anksgiving
and Chanukah have jumped onto my radar screen. is inspires
me to think of fare more sophisticated than meatloaf and cole-
slaw for these holidays and the Shabbat dinners that lay ahead
between now and the end of the year.

While I crave stylish food, I’m actually too busy to tackle reci-
pes with two dozen tricky steps. I enjoy the challenge of complex
cooking, but as the year winds down, my responsibilities ramp
up. To achieve the avor intensity of ne French cuisine, I nd
nothing is more elegant than splashing a little liquor into reci-
pes. It takes so little time and e ort, yet yields maximum impact.

An ordinary roast chicken is elevated to dinner party status
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As the days grow shorter and colder, there’s something cozy
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dients for cooking.

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½ teaspoon salt Serves six to eight as a topping
Continued from Page 35 ½ teaspoon black pepper-
Optional garnish: 1 tablespoon ½ pint heavy cream Magone/Thinkstock
When ready, drain it in a colan- fresh parsley, minced 1 tablespoon co ee liqueur
der and move to a pasta bowl. 1 tablespoon sugar
Preheat the oven to 350
Meanwhile, in another large degrees. Spray a roasting pan Serve over: chocolate cake,
pot, heat the oil on a low ame with nonstick spray. chocolate pudding, pound
and sauté the onion and gar- cake, angel food cake,
lic until fragrant and wilting, Place the chicken in the fresh strawberries, ice
about two minutes. Add the roasting pan. Drizzle a table- cream, or in black co ee.
mushrooms and mix well. Stir spoon of pinot noir on both sides
occasionally until so ened, of the chicken. Drizzle the olive With an electric mixer,
about ve minutes. oil on the chicken and with your beat the cream, coffee liqueur
and sugar until soft peaks form,
Remove the pot from the ngers spread it evenly all over. about three minutes. Stop the beater often to check the consistency because
ame and stir for about a min- Rub the chicken skin with garlic whipped cream can turn to butter within seconds. Serve immediately.
ute. Add the vermouth and mix halves from one clove of garlic
well. Place the pot on a medium and reserve the garlic. Sprinkle
ame and simmer on low for 10
minutes. Remove the pot from To achieve the flavor intensity of fine French Move the chicken to a plat- sheet in the oven and bake
the ame and stir vigorously cuisine, I find nothing is more elegant than ter and sprinkle with parsley, if until golden brown, about two
for three minutes. Slowly add splashing a little liquor into recipes. It takes so using. Serve immediately. minutes. Check the almonds
the cream or the broth and mix little time and e ort, yet yields maximum impact. frequently, as they burn easi-
well. Pour it over the tagliatelle DRUNKEN PEARS ly. Remove the sheet from the
and serve immediately. the rosemary, salt and pepper pan juices. Brush half of the ALMANDINE | PAREVE oven and reserve.
evenly over the chicken. Arrange remaining pinot noir over the Serves two to three
ROAST CHICKEN WITH the halves from all three cloves chicken and roast it for another Cut the pears in half.
PINOT NOIR | MEAT of garlic in the roasting pan. 20 minutes. Turn the chick- 2 tablespoons skinned, Remove the skins and cores
Serves three to four Place the chicken, skin side up, en again (skin side up) and slivered almonds and discard them. Slice the
on top of the garlic. brush the rest of the pinot noir pears thinly. Arrange the slices
Nonstick vegetable spray over it. Continue roasting for 2 ripe pears in two or three small bowls or
1 small chicken, cut in half Roast the chicken in the 20 minutes. e total cooking 2 tablespoons maple syrup, deep plates with rims. Reserve.
oven for 20 minutes. Turn time is an hour.
lengthwise the chicken and baste with preferably Grade A amber In a small pot, heat the
1 tablespoon plus ⅛ cup 1 teaspoon amaretto maple syrup and amaretto on a
very low ame for ve minutes.
pinot noir Preheat the oven or toaster Stir almost constantly until
1 tablespoon olive oil oven to 350 degrees. Line a the mixture thickens slight-
3 cloves of garlic, peeled baking sheet with aluminum ly. Drizzle it over the pears
foil and evenly distribute the while still hot. Sprinkle on the
and cut in half almonds on top. Place the almonds. Serve immediately. ●
1 teaspoon dried rosemary,

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The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
mobilizes financial and volunteer resources to
address the communities’ most critical priorities
locally, in Israel and around the world.

Women’s Philanthropy SHAREs Meaningful Experience

EVERY OCTOBER, the cavernous SHARE Food Program’s
warehouse becomes home to hundreds of bright orange tote
bags, each heavy with cans of tuna sh, sardines, beans and
jars of peanut butter — altogether more than 50,000 pounds of
nourishing food collected during the High Holiday Food Drive.

Nearly 150 members of the Women’s Philanthropy group
at the Jewish Federation descended on the SHARE ware-
house on Oct 30th to help sort the food. Many of the vol-
unteers brought along family members and close friends to
share in the meaningful experience.

Sorting this food is not a simple task: e donations must
be organized into a number of di erent categories, kosher food
and non-kosher food must be separated, and expiration dates
must be double checked. In usual fashion, this year’s group
rose to the challenge with plenty of chutzpah! Following this
enthusiastic sorting process, the donations will supplement
food orders at our ve Mitzvah food pantries for four months.

Rock in the Red Zone: From left: event co-chairs Jill Sloane and
Creating Art Under Pressure Amy Cohen

ON NOV. 18 at 7:00 p.m. Adath Israel invites you to a From left: Amy Wittenstein, Jennifer
very special screening of Rock in the Red Zone, a doc- Ho man, Emily Goldman and Karen Kramer
umentary that explores the Israeli town of Sderot, whose
location less than a mile from Gaza puts its 24,000 citizens Hillary Marcus
under relentless attack from over the border. This exclu- From left: Ruthie Cohen, Sheree Bloch and
sive screening is one of our first events of Israel70, a year Lauren Danneman
packed with outrageous fun and seriously thought-provok-
ing programming and events across the Greater Philadel- Correction: In last week’s edition, we incorrectly reported that the deadline for applications for the Teen
phia region. Giving Project was November 30th. is date is actually the deadline for the Diller Teen Fellow Program.

Created by Jewish-American documentary filmmaker
Laura Bialis, the film is a profound portrait of a town where
the terror of rockets is matched, surprisingly, by the beauty
of music. In the film, Bialis explores the deep history of
revolutionary Sderot bands of the 1980s and ’90s leading
up to the present day, where one local musician uses a ret-
rofitted bomb shelter as a recording studio for local teens
to process their pain through songs.

This screening of Rock in the Red Zone, presented by
Adath Israel, is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of
Greater Philadelphia, the AI Israel A airs Committee, the
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue and the Havdallah Film
Café. Visit adathisrael.org for information and tickets.

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Torah Portion

Welcome the Stranger Both CANDLE LIGHTING
Within and Outside Ourselves
November 10 4:31 p.m.
November 17 4:25 p.m.

BY RABBI SHEILA PELTZ of Zoar, the Hittite” (25:9). This moveable dwelling-place for the and the camels, she resembles ham, the very real transitions
is the cave that Abraham bought quality of love. He made people Abraham welcoming his angel of life and death, change and
PARSHAT CHAYEI SARAH to bury Sarah. familiar with this aspect of divin- guests — impatient, energetic, vulnerability, and the very real
THIS WEEK’S TORAH por- ity and enabled them to speak of overflowing with love (chesed).’ conflicts and vagaries of this
tion, Chayei Sarah, begins with Many classic Genesis, Jewish God’s love. The sages paraphrased In fact, the text uses the word human journey with a sense of
the death and burial of our and human themes, such as the him as saying [to God]: ‘Until chesed four times in the space connection to the greater unity
mother, Sarah. It moves into relationship to the land, the con- now You were only called God of two chapters, underlining the that holds and sustains us all.
the continuity of the first family tinuity of the covenant, rivalry, of Heaven. But I have made Your trait in relation to Rebecca.”
as Abraham finds Rebecca, the favoritism and reconciliation are name known among people, so Of course, there are many
“right” wife for Isaac, and she present in Chayei Sarah. Under- that now You are also known as Are we comfortable with all forces that pull us apart, that
agrees to come to the new land. lying it all is the towering figure God of Earth’ (Breishit Rabbah this talk of chesed in the Torah, tempt us and confuse us in this
of Abraham, father, founder and 50:8). This was because he showed in Judaism? Does it sound too world. Our human, Jewish task is
Her betrothed meets her and man of intense faith. It is note- everyone in the world how love Christian? Too New Age? Too to return to the sense of chesed, to
we are told in some of the most worthy that tradition associates flows even into physical reality.” difficult given the world we live welcome the stranger both with-
poignant words of Torah: “And Abraham with the quality of in, after the Holocaust? in ourselves and outside our-
Isaac brought her into the tent of chesed, lovingkindness, symbol- What do we make of this? selves. As we welcome the light
his mother Sarah; he took Rebec- ized by his extraordinary kind- To me, it suggests that the It may be hard to wrap one’s and the dark, may we see our-
ca, and she became his wife, and ness to the strangers that appear quality of divine lovingkind- mind around the idea that Juda- selves as children of Abraham,
he loved her. Thus, did Isaac take at his tent in last week’s text. ness, which is the underlying ism is at its root a path of lov- ever growing into wholeness and
comfort after [the death] of his energy that creates and sustains ingkindness. But why else offer ever deepening into chesed. l
mother” (Genesis 24:67). The Chasidic master, Or everything in the universe, was hospitality to the stranger, the
HaMeir, Ze’ev Wolf of Zhytomir, realized first in Abraham and widow and the orphan? Why else Rabbi Sheila Peltz is a 1986 graduate
In one terse verse we touch interprets this verse in our por- then transmitted through him to allow the needy to glean the cor- of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical
the complex interplay of gener- tion, “Abraham was old, come guide all his descendants. ners of the field? Why else visit College and her most recent book is
ations that suffuse the Book of into days” (24:1), to mean that Yael Shy in her commentary the sick, comfort the bereaved, God Loves the Stranger: Stories, Po-
Genesis. It is indeed in this same the ancient, heavenly or arche- on this week’s portion deepens bury the dead with dignity and ems and Prayers. The Board of Rab-
portion that Abraham dies and typical Abraham, representing this idea: “Rebecca’s kindness attention? Why else pray for bis of Greater Philadelphia is proud
Isaac is now thrust into the full the highest form of love, was and generosity upon meeting peace at the conclusion of every to provide the Torah commentary
role as patriarch and progenitor embodied to become a human Abraham’s servant at the well is section of prayer? Why else even for the Jewish Exponent.
of the sacred lineage. Toward the who was a transmitter on Earth as abundant as the water she pulls care for the well-being and edu-
end of the portion, in fact, Isaac of this divine, sublime or tran- up to quench the thirst of the cation of the next generation?
and his rival half-brother, Ish- scendent quality. man and his camels. Aviva Zorn-
mael, join together to bury their berg writes, ‘As she runs back and I suggest that our path is a
father in the “cave of Mach- In his words: “Abraham forth at the well, eagerly provid- path of lovingkindness. It is a
pelah, in the field of Ephron, son adorned himself wholly in the ing for the needs of the servant path that sees the absolute dig-
service of God through great nity within each being, which
love; his entire body became a seeks to navigate, like Abra-

Penn State JHP at Penn State student pres- JHP at Penn State students made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches had this type of program at Penn
ident — or lead intern — Char- State,” she said. “My hope and my
Continued from Page 6 lotte Schreiber. during their first PB&J-a-Thon. Photo provided goal is that we continue to thrive,
we continue to grow, to get the
hundreds of peanut butter and “You spend so many weeks goods to the greater Penn experiences,” she said, “and word out about us that we’re here,
jelly sandwiches that are donated doing the meetings and getting State community. The pro- it’s almost a no-brainer that it that we are accepting everyone.”
to a local food bank or to those everything organized, and to see ceeds will be donated to a should be at Penn State.”
in need. it happen and to see the com- Jewish organization. Though students in JHP
munity come together and sup- For Schreiber, being involved come from all over campus and
“Oftentimes, it takes at least port such a great event really just Weinberg hopes the new- in JHP is a chance not only to all strains of Judaism, they have
one full semester to get that all showed how much this program ness of the program and what it have fun with friends but also a common goal.
organized. Penn State overcame has an impact on the Penn State offers will entice students. shape the program.
this challenge legitimately with- community and how much more “We all engage in these activ-
in three weeks,” Weinberg said, we can achieve,” said the sopho- “JHP in and of itself offers “It’s kind of cool because we’re ities and we learn more about
“and they had their first PB&J-a- more from Randolph, N.J. so many opportunities and the pioneers in a way. We’ve never Judaism, we learn more about
thon the first semester, the sec- each other, we learn more about
ond month they were there. They Penn State students also will what it means to be a Jewish
made over 500 sandwiches and have the chance to work with oth- college student,” Schreiber said.
they were all donated to the local er campuses as part of the JHP “I just want that to continue,
food shelter in State College.” program. In a few weeks, Penn that people come together and
State interns will join those from are excited to learn and grow as
Even Penn State football Penn, Temple and Drexel for a a community.” l
coach James Franklin gave the professional networking event.
students a shoutout as they were [email protected];
making sandwiches, recalled An upcoming challah 215-832-0740
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THURSDAY, NOV. 9 and the lunch program starts at p.m. at Milkboy South Street. Register situation. Share emotions and ques- well as two cruisers and 13 destroyers,
noon. For tickets and information, at challahforhunger.org. 401 South tions. Learn coping strategies. 10 to he dedicated two Holocaust Torahs as
Mommy and Me. visit jevshumanservices.org or call St., Philadelphia. 11:30 a.m. at the Barbara and Harvey he celebrated Judaism during more
Sherrie Turetsky, director of the 215-854-1800. Sheraton Philadelphia Brodsky Enrichment Center of JFCS. than 11 years of sea duty. 6:30 p.m. 239
School of Early Learning at Old York Downtown Hotel, 201 N. 17th St., Phil- Israel Bonds Reception. $36 for four sessions. RSVP to Valerie Welsh Road, Maple Glen.
Road Temple-Beth Am, will lead a adelphia. Join Philadelphia Israel Bonds Law- Ricapito at [email protected],
weekly one-hour “Mommy & Me” yers and Accountants Division tribute 267-256-2018. 345 Montgomery Ave., Heymish Shabbat.
class at 9:30 a.m. 971 Old York Road, Adult Education: Jewish reception honoring Dan Bacine and Bala Cynwyd. “Heymish Shabbat” with guest speak-
Abington. Literacy. Harris Devor for their distinguished er Stephanie Feldman, author of The
Join Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El careers, unwavering support for the Interfaith Family Shabbat. Angel of Losses. Heymish Shabbat at
Bible Study. as Rabbi Sherman teaches a class state of Israel and for service to the In celebration of Interfaith Family Congregation Kol Emet is a spiritual
Main Line Reform Temple clergy about Jewish Literacy Thursdays 1 to 2 Jewish and civic communities. 6 p.m. Shabbat, Ohev Shalom of Bucks Shabbat dinner experience with the
leads a discussion of the tanakh, or p.m. through Dec. 28. One-time adult at National Museum of American County will have a special panel pre- community. There is no service this
Jewish bible. The ongoing process event fee of $18 per year applies. 8339 Jewish History. For registration/ sentation and discussion featuring the evening. Bring your favorite dinner
begins with Genesis and proceeds Old York Road, Elkins Park. information, contact Susan Schiffrin synagogue’s Cantor Annelise Ocanto item to share for our potluck. Starting
over the course of the year. Anyone at [email protected] or Romo, a member of the congregation, at 7 p.m., Rabbi Anna leads blessings
is welcome to join in at any point, Bridge Game. 267-443-2009. 101 S. Independence Rachel Murray, who also grew up in and songs before the dinner, and over
whether you are a longtime student of Let’s play bridge. Join Temple Beth Mall E, Philadelphia. Ohev Shalom, and Education Director dessert and coffee we invite a speaker
Torah or if you have never looked at Zion-Beth Israel and community Barbara Glickstein. The panel discus- or engage in an activity that enhanc-
the Torah before. Begins at 11 a.m. 410 members once a week for a few hours Literary Legacy. sion will be part of the synagogue’s es our Shabbat together. RSVP to
Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. of bridge, coffee and good times. All Why do some writers about the Shoah Friday evening Shabbat service, which [email protected] or 215-493-8522.
levels welcome. We request a $3 dona- become widely read and globally rec- begins at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. 944 1360 Oxford Valley Road, Yardley.
D.C. Trip. tion per session. All donations will go ognized, while others are ignored? In Second Street Pike, Richboro.
Women’s Philanthropy will take a one- toward BZBI’s Tot Shabbat and Bonim this talk at 5:15 p.m. from University of Musical Shabbat.
day trip to Washington, D.C. For more programs. 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Jewish Studies Program, Art Gallery Opening. Old York Road Temple-Beth Am wel-
information, contact Sarah Solomon explore the belated literary and moral Come meet artists Jim and Betz Green comes Shabbat with a musical service
at [email protected]. College Night Happy Hour. legacy of H. G. Adler, a Czech-born and see their work on display at the featuring the Beth Am Tefillah Band at
Join Challah for Hunger and friends German Jewish writer of astonishing lit- Olitsky Art Gallery at Congregation 7:30 p.m. Call 215-886-8000. 971 Old
Strictly Business 2017. for happy hour that will be fun, erary range and volume. Call 215-898- Beth Or. The opening takes place during York Road, Abington.
JEVS Human Services’ Strictly informative and delicious. Enjoy 6654 for more information. Annenberg the Shabbat worship service pre-neg at
Business is the premier networking snacks and a custom beer-inspired School for Communication, Room 111, 6 p.m. 239 Welsh Road, Maple Glen. Kristallnacht Shabbat Evening
and awards luncheon in the Greater challah bread using Stickman Brews 3620 Walnut St., Philadelphia. Service.
Philadelphia region. Business and craft beer. Carly Zimmerman, CEO Veterans Shabbat. Join Reform Congregation Keneseth
community leaders gather to honor of Challah for Hunger, will talk about FRIDAY, NOV. 10 As Congregation Beth Or honors veter- Israel for a Kristallnacht Shabbat eve-
employers who are contributing to the the Campus Hunger Project and food ans during this Shabbat worship service, ning service, “Remembering Regina
region’s economy through a commit- insecurity on college campuses. Sug- Support Group. all are invited to hear guest speaker Jonas (1902-1944), Pioneer, Rabbi,
ment to its workforce, and to applaud gested donation of $10. When you Compassionate and supportive group Vice Adm. Herman A. Shelanksi from Holocaust Heroine,” at 8 p.m. For
JEVS Human Services’ customers register for this event, we will write a for learning the dance of caring Montgomery County and a descendent more information, call 215-887-8700.
who have faced great obstacles and letter to your alma mater asking them for your loved one with dementia. of Lithuanian Jews. As Commander of 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park.
achieved their personal and career to make this a priority on campus. Facilitated by trained professionals. Carrier Strike Group 10 consisting of the
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Calendar education, incorporating accurate
history, and appropriate classroom
Continued from Page 39 strategies and celebrating the legacy
of our Holocaust Awareness Museum
Interfaith Family Shabbat. and Education Center. $95 per indi-
Join Main Line Reform Temple at 8 vidual; $175 per couple. For additional
p.m. for an interfaith family Shabbat information, contact Shelley Rap-
with Rabbi Robyn Frisch, director of paport, program director, shelley@
InterfaithFamily/Philadelphia. She’ll hamec.org or 215-464-4701. 301
share some of the lessons that she’s Tomlinson Road, Huntingdon Valley.
learned while accompanying people in
interfaith relationships on their jour- Art Auction.
neys, as well as some of the blessings Congregation Kol Emet will hold an
and challenges that many of them art auction starting at 6 p.m. featur-
face. She’ll also talk about why she ing art in a variety of media and price
sees interfaith couples and families ranges. $36 per person admission
not as a threat to Jewish continuity, includes cocktail hour, hors d’oeuvres
but rather as an opportunity for Juda- and dessert. 1360 Oxford Valley
ism to survive and thrive. 410 Mont- Road, Yardley.
gomery Ave., Wynnewood.

SATURDAY, NOV. 11 SUNDAY, NOV. 12 SUNDAY, NOV. 12

Praying in the Round. jkidphilly at JRA. Honeybees and Sustainability.
Participate in the alternative Shabbat Join other jkidphilly families to vol- Congregation Kol Ami invites the public to a free event at 1 p.m. featuring Vincent Aloyo and Ellen Codd, master
prayer experience at 9:30 a.m. with unteer together at JRA as we pack beekeeper and educators. Learn more about the important role of honeybees in sustainability, what is being done
Rabbi Goldman at Temple Beth Zion- boxes of food for families in need. to help grow our honeybee population, the importance of advocacy and get tips on how people can advocate for
Beth Israel. People of all backgrounds This is a wonderful way to volunteer the bees. For more information, call 215-635-3110. 8201 High School Road, Elkins Park.
are welcome to join this informal with family and friends. We are offer-
service in the round, full of song and ing two different time options. From Celebrate Veterans Day. Global Day of Jewish Learning. young woman loving her freedom, her
conversation, and a creative Torah 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., the Tiny Tots por- Join Mikveh Israel Association in its Congregation Kol Emet will host a options and men — many men. We
service. 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia. tion of the day is geared specifically annual celebration of Veterans Day at talk at 10 a.m. as part of the Global will meet at the synagogue at 12:30
for those with children 6 and under, Congregation MIkveh Israel. Services Day of Jewish Learning. Lori Lefkovitz, p.m. and carpool to Old Academy
Dinner and Auction. but you are welcome to stay longer are at 8:15 a.m. followed by a buffet Ph.D. will be our speaker. Her talk Players where the show is being per-
Join the Holocaust Awareness and continue to help with box pack- breakfast. At 9:30 a.m., we begin our is titled, “A Beautiful Man? Joseph formed at 2 p.m. 3544 Indian Queen
Museum and Education Center’s ing. At 10 a.m., all ages are welcome event moderated by Mikveh Israel and the Character of Masculinity in Lane, Philadelphia.
56th Annual Anniversary Fundraising to pack and then deliver boxes of President Eli Gabay. We begin with Judaism and Islam” and will be live-
Dinner and Silent Auction, honoring food to those in need. Contact a candle-lighting ceremony and an streamed around the world. There is Tribute Concert.
Deanne S. Comer for her lifelong [email protected] honor guard salute by the Frankford a brunch before the talk so RSVP to It is with great honor that Ohev
commitment to the creation and or 215-320-0402 for more information. ROTC Honor Guard led by 1st Lt. Sgt. [email protected] or 215-493-8522. Shalom of Bucks County announces
implementation of quality Holocaust 10980 Dutton Road, Philadelphia. Joseph Fraioli. Our main speaker is Lt. 1360 Oxford Valley Road, Yardley. a tribute concert for the late Marvin
Perry Berman, who will speak of his Feld. Feld was our choir director until
experiences during the Vietnam War. Olive Press Workshop. his untimely passing in February. The
A documentary video will accompany Ohev Shalom of Bucks County is tribute concert will be held in Ohev
his talk. Everyone is welcome. Call the proud to partner with jkidphilly for an Shalom’s Social Hall from 3 to 5 p.m.
synagogue office at 215-922-5446 olive press young family workshop Admission to the concert is free, and
with questions and to let us know if from 11 a.m. to noon. This workshop donations to the Ohev Music Fund
you will be joining us. 44 N. Fourth is for families with children ages 2 are welcome. Register via email to
St., Philadelphia. to 8. It will be an interactive and fun [email protected] or by calling 215-
experience, as you will learn how olive 322-9595. If you have any questions,
JRA Food Distribution. oil is made and learn its connection email Cantor Annelise Ocanto-Romo
Join Jewish Relief Agency as we pack to Chanukah. The workshop is free at [email protected]. 944
and deliver food from our warehouse and is open to the community. If you Second Street Pike, Richboro.
to struggling families throughout have questions, call or email Barbara
the greater Philadelphia area. This Glickman at [email protected] History Through Music.
wonderful, fun, opportunity is great or 215-322-9595. 944 Second Street Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
for volunteers of all ages and abilities. Pike, Richboro. celebrates 70 years. Join us for a
Box packing runs from 10 to about 70-year history through music at
11:30 a.m., followed by food delivery. Play Performance: Fast Girls. 3 p.m. Wine and cheese reception
Times are flexible. Groups welcome. Join the Sisterhood of Congregations to follow concert. From liturgical to
Community service forms available. of Shaare Shamayim to see a new Yiddish to Broadway and beyond pre-
For more information contact us at play by Diana Amsterdam, Fast Girls. sented by Cantor Elana Zarkh and her
[email protected] or 610-660-0190. You will meet Lucy, an independent colleagues: Cantor Stephen Freedman,

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Temple Sinai; Cantor Elizabeth Sham- Oil is just becoming an important Journey of the Soul. to best care for your loved one. Led tops all offers for your
mash, Tiferet Bet Israel; and Cantor factor in foreign policy. $10 per class At 7:30 p.m., Rabbi Mendel Prus at by Marcy Shoemaker and certified by diamonds & jewelry.
Elliot Vogel, Har Zion. Reservations if not an adult ed member. For more Chabad of Doylestown will explore the Alzheimer’s Association. For more
required. Contact 215-886-8000 to information, call 215-887-8700. 8339 the mysteries surrounding the spir- information, call 215-371-1369 or email We can pay more because
make a reservation. 971 Old York Old York Road, Elkins Park. itual dimension of our existence, as [email protected]. we know the true value.
Road, Abington. well as the transition of the soul into 135 South Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 110, Immediate cash for one
Driving Class. the hereafter. Register online with $10 Bryn Mawr. piece or an entire
Kickoff Reception. Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El will fee at jewishdoylestown.com or call collection.
Kickoff reception for the 2017 annual host an AARP Smart Driver course, 215-622-9090. 300 E. Swamp Road, Jewish Philosophy as a Guide
AABGU Mid-Atlantic Region tribute the nation’s first refresher course Doylestown. to Life. 201 Old York Road • Jenkintown, PA
gala and installation of the new specifically designed for drivers age A six-week course led by Rabbi Ira
Philadelphia chapter officers, with 50 and older, from noon to 4:30 p.m. TUESDAY, NOV. 14 Stone at Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel (215) 885-7070
chairs Marla and Robert Zipkin pass- The course will stress important facts based on the book by the eminent
ing the Ben-Gurion University flame about the effects of medication on Mommy and Me Yoga. Harvard professor of philosophy, Hilary Open Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
to Michele and Robert Levin. Guest driving; how to reduce driver distrac- Calling all mommies, daddies, nannies Putnam. We will explore the thought 10am - 4:30pm
speaker: Dr. Yossi Oren of the Depart- tions; how to maintain the proper and grannies — come get cozy with of the three pillars of modern Jewish
ment of Software and Information following distance behind another car; your little one during this fun Mommy philosophy: Franz Rosenzweig, Martin Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
Systems Engineering at Ben-Gurion proper use of safety belts, air bags, and Me series at 10 a.m. at Lokoff Buber and Emmanuel Levinas, among
University and a member of BGU’s anti-lock brakes and new technology Early Learning Center. Participants others. 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia. Temple at 10:30 a.m. of the newly
Cyber Security Research Center. found in cars today; techniques for are invited to learn breathing activ- published book, Seven Days, Many
The tribute brunch is taking place at handling left turns, right-of-way and ities, play yoga games, participate Cook for a Friend. Voices: Insights into the Biblical Story
11:30 a.m. at the National Museum of roundabouts; age-related physical in stories and move to some music. Grab an apron and join the Cook for of Creation. The book is an anthology
American Jewish History. changes and how to adjust your driv- Open to infants, toddlers and pre- a Friend Group at Old York Road of creative responses to and inspired
ing to compensate. Class will be held schoolers, this class is flexible due to Temple-Beth Am in preparing meals interpretations of the story of creation.
MONDAY, NOV. 13 Nov. 13 and Nov. 27. 8339 Old York the unpredictable nature of children. for the needy at 10 a.m. Call 215-886- The authors, including Kleinman,
Road, Elkins Park. Questions? Contact Allison at 215- 8000. 971 Old York Road, Abington. examine this expansive subject matter
Hatha Yoga. 676-7550, ext. 102. 8201 High School through midrash, biblical criticism,
Join Main Line Reform Temple at The Age of Amarna. Road, Elkins Park. 1920 Skippack Pike, Book of Leviticus. literature, theology, climate justice,
9:15 a.m. for a slow vinyasa flow class Historians have long puzzled over a Blue Bell. Join Rabbi Stone on Tuesday morn- human rights, history and science.
for adults with some experience and mysterious female ruler in pre-biblical ings to learn and study the Book of Join Kleinman for two adult learning
no major health issues, open both to Canaan known only from two clay Caregiver Support Group. Leviticus. 10 a.m. at Temple Beth sessions that will explore the story of
members of MLRT and friends in the letters from Telel-Amarna in Egypt — You are not alone in caring for an Zion-Beth Israel. 300 S. 18th St., creation through the lens of the gifted
community. Eileen Edman, a congre- the capital of the heretical pharaoh older loved one. Abramson Senior Philadelphia. authors in this new collection. 410
gant and yoga instructor, guides the Akhenaten and his wife Nefertiti. In Care’s free monthly caregiver support Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood.
class through poses. Come expand this lecture at 5 p.m., Zvi Lederman, group offers a place to talk to others Insights into Creation.
your connections to us by joining us. director of the Tel Beth Shemesh in similar situations, and learn coping Rabbi Kevin Kleinman will lead Kristallnacht Program.
$5, one hour, in a beautiful space with expedition in Israel, will share newly strategies and information on how discussions at Main Line Reform Congregation Kol Emet will be com-
great women. We supply the venue discovered evidence that may reveal memorating Kristallnacht with the
and water, you supply the mat. Confirm who this queen was and her possible SUNDAY, NOV. 12 support of the Jewish war veterans.
class schedule each week by contacting connection to the court of Akhenaten Holocaust survivor Danny Goldsmith will
the temple office at 610-649-7800. 410 and its embrace of a revolutionary Blessing Bags. tell his inspiring story. Begins at 7 p.m.
Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. monotheistic cult of the sun. University Join jkidphilly as we make a difference in Call 215-493-8522 for more information.
of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology the lives of others at 3 p.m. at Whole Foods 1360 Oxford Valley Road, Yardley.
Adult Education: The British and Anthropology, 3260 South St., Jenkintown. We will be creating and assem-
Mandate of Palestine. Classroom 2, Philadelphia. bling blessing bags. Bring a package of socks, Looking at Islamic Law.
Join Reform Congregation Keneseth Band-Aids, Chapstick, lotion and/or a pair of Penn doctoral candidate David Zvi
Israel at 11:30 a.m. for “The British Discussing the Afterlife. gloves to donate. jkidphilly will add a few items Kalman will deliver a talk at Kehilat
Mandate of Palestine (1922-1948): Join Beth Sholom Congregation’s too. Together, we will enjoy a PJ Library story, HaNahar at 7 p.m. about where ISIS’
Seeds of the Present Conflict” with Monday Night Musings: Adult Learning snacks, and create blessing bags for distribution version of Islam stands in relation to
Barry Stein. You think things are Initiative for “Exploring Jewish Views to those in need as the weather gets colder. Call other Muslim practices and thought.
complicated today? It’s 1922, and the of the Afterlife: Practical and Spiritual 215-320-0402 for more information. 1575 The He will use feminist, early 20th-cen-
Ottoman Empire has dissolved. Jews Wisdom for Living with Death and Fairway, Jenkintown. tury Egyptian and modern Iranian
are planning implementation of the Dying” with Simcha Raphael Mondays readings of Islam as a counterpoint,
Balfour agreement’s Jewish home in at 7:30 p.m. Learn about little-known since there is more than one Muslim
Palestine; the Arabs think that they Jewish wisdom on life after death. group looking to bring Islamic texts
will have their independent state in Discover the connection between into conversation (or conflict) with the
Palestine; the British are of two minds, afterlife teachings and Jewish rituals modern world. He will also briefly talk
one multinational state or partition of death and bereavement. Explore about some American Muslim intellec-
(two-state solution); Arab riots are practical guidelines for dealing with tual activity. Call 215-862-1912. 85 W.
in the offing. The Haganah is still an end-of-life concerns today. Questions/ Mechanic St., New Hope.
infant. Surrounding Arab states are in RSVP: [email protected]
flux with England and France trying to or or 215-887-1342, ext. 109. 8231 Old See Calendar, Page 42
hold on to the vestiges of their empire. York Road, Elkins Park.

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Calendar of Greater Philadelphia President WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15 game at 7 p.m. 45 Haverford Road,
Bud Newman at 6 p.m. at the Kimmel Wynnewood.
Continued from Page 41 Center, as he completes his tenure. Film Screening.
For more information and sponsorship Join Friends of Israel Defense Forces at Reform Congregation Keneseth Support Group.
Mini Course. opportunities, visit jewishphilly.org/ Israel at 1 p.m. for a screening of My Younger Elder Brother, fol- Are you parenting an adult child with
Join Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El mainevent or call 215-832-0843. $125 lowed by a Q&A with director Gil Lesnik. Lesnik served as an IDF para- special needs, physical and/or mental
adult education with Saundra Sterling to $250. 300 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. trooper in the First Lebanon War 1982 and was a team commander in a illness, disability, or chronic illness?
Epstein, director of BeYachad, for Special Force unit. During his 25 years in the IDF reserves service, Lesnik Would you like to be part of a support
“God is Infinite, We Are Not.” What Support Group. served as a combat soldier for the paratroopers unit and later joined a group to share you and your children’s
is difficult for Jews to conceptualize Caring for a loved one with Alzhei- special squad that was responsible for screening and identifying soldiers challenges, struggles and accomplish-
is how do we really speak about the mer’s disease or dementia? Join Beth that would be selected for elite IDF units. RSVP required at philadel- ments? Join a support group at Beth
ein sof, or the infinite nature of God, Sholom Congregation at 6:30 p.m. [email protected] or 215-383-2890, ext. 2. 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Sholom Congregation led by Barbara
when we consider the limitations of for a caregiver support group. Gain Pavelka on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30
our human reality and the sometimes emotional support and problem-solve killers that have cracked his habit of Zion-Beth Israel and community p.m. Questions/RSVP atinfo@spiritu-
even more frustrating limitations of with other caregivers. Attend only silence and made him eager to spill members once a week for a few hours alwell-being.org or 215-887-1342, ext.
the linguistic tools and terms we have when you are able. Learn about “a record of the misadventures, his of bridge, coffee and good times. All 109. 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park.
at our disposal. We will learn what resources available to you and your ambiguous luck, his feats and failures levels welcome. We request a $3 dona-
various thinkers, religious leaders, loved one. Sponsored by the of timing and nerve.” $10 per class tion per session. All donations will go Reenactor Performance.
scientists and others suggest while we Alzheimer’s Association. 8231 Old York if not an adult ed member. 8339 Old towards BZBI’s Tot Shabbat and Bonim Linda Kenyon, reenactor extraordinaire
consider our own perspectives of God Road, Elkins Park. York Road, Elkins Park. programs. 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia. returns to the Hilltoppers of Temple
and all that God is. 7:30 p.m. 8339 Old Sholom in Broomall for a third pro-
York Road, Elkins Park. Speaker Program. Chanukah, Halacha and Yiddish Press. gram at 7:30 p.m. Watch her recreate
StandWithUs and Congregation Chasidut. The Judaic Studies Program and the famed woman golfer Babe Didrikson
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15 Beth Or present guest speaker Yahya While it’s easy to think of halacha Department of History of Drexel Uni- Zaharias. Refreshments will follow.
Mahamed, an Israeli-Arab Zionist (Jewish law) as a dry, technical versity present “The Bizarre Tales of Free to Hilltoppers members. Open to
Atlantic City Trip. and StandWith Us educator, born in subject, in the hands of the Hasidic Yiddishland: What the Yiddish Press the public for a $5 donation. Contact
Join the Melrose B’nai Israel Ema- an Arab city in northern Israel. After masters it becomes another pathway Reveals about the Jews,” a lecture and our office with questions at 610-356-
nu-El Sisterhood casino bus trip to realizing that he had been intention- to spiritual enlightenment. In this class book-signing by Edward Portnoy, aca- 5165. 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall.
Resorts Casino featuring Lou Gazzara, ally misled about Israel, he decided to at Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel at demic adviser and exhibitions curator,
American Idol finalist and Broadway do everything in his power to combat 12:30 p.m., we will explore Chanukah YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. MLDC Hadassah Luncheon.
entertainer. Plenty of time to grab the negative stereotypes and demo- through key concepts in halacha and The event will be held from 2 to 3:30 Join the MLDC Hadassah opening fall
lunch, gamble and be entertained. nization of the Jewish state. Dessert Hasidic thought to uncover the spiri- p.m., in 302 Hagerty Library, Drexel luncheon at Evviva Restaurant at 11:45
Matinee show and $10 slot credit reception to follow. RSVP to: FerneH@ tual dimension of halacha’s practical University. Free and open to the pub- a.m. Enjoy a full course lunch of your
bonus. $30. Call 215-635-1505. StandWithUs.com. This event takes guidelines. This class will run for six lic. 3300 Market St., Philadelphia. choice. We will be entertained by our
places in the Social Hall at Congre- weeks. It is free but registration is favorite chanteuse “Freyda Thomas,”
Mommy and Me Yoga. gation Beth Or at 7 p.m. 239 Welsh required. 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia. Handbag and Watch Bingo. who will entertain everyone with many
Calling all mommies, daddies, nannies Road, Maple Glen. Bring some cocktails, snacks and your delightful songs from Ella Fitzgerald’s
and grannies — come get cozy with Adult Education: Jewish lucky charms for another fun night at repertoire. Admittance is $45 cash at
your little one during this fun Mommy The Book of Job. Literacy. Kaiserman JCC. Watches, enhanced the door. Call ASAP to arrange for your
and Me series at 10 a.m. at Kol Ami Join Rabbi Sussman at 7:30 p.m. at Join Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El ambiance and exciting sweet and food preferences and special seating
Early Learning Center. Participants Reform Congregation Keneseth as Rabbi Sherman teaches a class savory snacks. Price includes 12 bingo arrangements. Parking is free. Call
are invited to learn breathing activ- Israel for an in-depth discussion of about Jewish Literacy Thursdays 1 to 2 sheets, dabber, dessert, coffee and chairpersons Shirley Swinger at 484-
ities, play yoga games, participate one of the Bible’s greatest books of p.m. through Dec. 28. One-time adult tea. BYOB. Kosher dinner options 412-8299 or Violet Sandler at 610-642-
in stories, and move to some music. wisdom. Often viewed as an explo- event fee of $18 per year applies. 8339 available from Nana’s Kitchen or 1972. 1236 Montgomery Ave., Narberth.
Open to infants, toddlers and pre- ration of the co-existence of God and Old York Road, Elkins Park. bring your own dairy dinner to nosh
schoolers, this class is flexible due to evil, Job is often a statement about on. Great raffle prizes and 50/50 will Night with a Gangster.
the unpredictable nature of children. the limits of human understanding Bridge Game. be available. $25 in advance/$30 at Jewish Family and Children’s Service
Questions? Contact Allison at 215- of the great mysteries of life. Free Let’s play bridge. Join Temple Beth the door. Doors open at 6 p.m.; first of Greater Mercer County presents
676-7550, ext. 102. 8201 High School and open to the public. For more “Highballs & Hijinks: A Night With A
Road, Elkins Park. information, call 215-887-8700. 8339 Real Jewish Gangster” at Greenacres
Old York Road, Elkins Park. Country Club at 7 p.m. Meet master
Tales of an Executive Director. storyteller Myron Sugerman and hear
As part of its Wednesday morning THURSDAY, NOV. 16 about his connected life with the
adult learning program, Karen Kantor, mob, the shocking story of the mob’s
executive director of Old York Road Adult Education: Moonglow. impact on the American Nazi Party
Temple-Beth Am will discuss the the Join Reform Congregation Keneseth in the 1930s and weapons supplied
ins and outs of being a synagogue Israel adult education and Bev during Israel’s fight for independence.
executive director at 10 a.m. For more Rosen at 11:30 a.m. for a discussion Sugerman is author of The Chronicles
information, call 215-886-8000. 971 of Moonglow by Michael Chabon. of the Last Jewish Gangster, from Mey-
Old York Road, Abington. A faux memoir narrated by Mike, a er to Myron. $75/person includes hors
writer, who bears more than a passing d’oeuvres and cocktails. Contact Beth
Main Event. resemblance to the author himself, Englezos at 609-987-8100, ext. 126 or
An evening celebrating and honoring the story centers on tales told by his [email protected]. 2170
the leadership of Jewish Federation maternal grandfather, high on pain- Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, N.J. l

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Community / mazel tovs ANNIVERSARY

BIRTHS

JACE ALEXANDER BERGER

Alison (Koch) and Daniel Berger of Plymouth Meet-
ing announce the birth of their son, Jace Alexander
Berger, on Oct. 4.

Sharing in their happiness are grandparents
Sherri and Edward Koch of Blue Bell, and Layla and
Brian Berger of Norwalk, Conn. Also welcoming
Jace to the family are his great-grandparents, Milli-
cent and Carl Berger of Parsippany, N.J., Diane and
Norman Silverstein of Sarasota, Fla., Paula Kasloff
of Tampa, Fla., and Barbara and Edward Kasloff of
Fort Myers, Fla.

Sharing in their joy are aunts and uncles Gregory
Berger, Molly O’Hare, Benjamin Koch and Emily
Leubner. Jace is welcomed by godparents Elizabeth
and Sahil Bloom.

ZANNA ROSE SOMECK

Zanna Rose Someck was born Sept. 22 to Daniel
and Jessica Someck. The grandparents are Mitchell
and Sharon Kaplan, and the great-grandparents are
Harris Baum and Barbara Chadwin.

ENGAGEMENT SOLTOFF

GOLDICH-ASHINOFF Sandy and Paul Soltoff of Cherry Hill, N.J., observed their 60th
wedding anniversary on Nov. 10. The milestone event was cele-
Robert and Debra Goldich of Blue Bell and Brad and brated with their children, Brad (Liz) Soltoff and Ilyse (Jonathan)
Ellen Ashinoff of Woodland Park, N.J., and Peoria, Shapiro, and grandchildren, Marissa Soltoff and Emma and
Ariz., announce the engagement of their children, Molly Shapiro. l
Mitchell Goldich and Samantha Ashinoff.
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Journalism at Northwestern University. He works as Bar/Bat Mitzvah announcement
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Mitchell is the grandson of Dolores Goldich of Plymouth Meeting, and the late Norman
Goldich, and Melvin and Lillian Kaner. Samantha is the granddaughter of Miriam and Manuel
Herbst of Tinton Falls, N.J., Seena Ashinoff of Delray Beach, Fla., and the late Robert Ashinoff.

Sharing in the couple’s happiness are Mitchell’s brothers Matthew and Russell, sister-in-law
Robyn, nephew Graham and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

They live in New York City and are planning a November 2018 wedding in New Jersey.

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live in/out 25 yrs EXP, Great cial notice to creditors and taxing KELLY BARSE AARON I. RAPPEPORT JAY E. KIVITZ O'ROURKE. Law of 1988.
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Charles Brayer, age 79, died on October 26, Toby Knopf (nee Gordon), age 70, died on Alexander Pollack, October 27, 2017 of Harold "Hotsy" Reinfeld, age 86, died on Oc- Allen Rosenberg, 74, of Lakewood, NJ,
2017. He was an automobile business owner October 31, 2017. She was a medical office Phila., PA. Husband of the late Rina (nee tober 31, 2017. He was a retired school passed away Wednesday November 1, 2017.
who resided in Philadelphia, PA. Loving fath- manager who resided in Columbia, MD. Be- Brook). Father of Doron Salomon and Michal teacher who resided in Ventnor City, New Allen was born and raised and lived most of
er of Heidi Bell, Louis (Elizabeth) Brayer, and loved daughter of the late Anne and Arnold (Brian) Leventhal. Brother of Dave Pollack. Jersey. Beloved husband of Florrie (nee his life in Philadelphia, PA before moving to
youngest daughter Juliet Brayer; grandfather Gordon; beloved wife of Dr. David; loving Grandfather of Denise, Anna and Aaron. He Small) for 56 years; devoted father of Leslie Lakewood a few years ago. Allen had many
of Aaron, Benjamin, and Katie Bell; long-time mother of Debra Weisleder (Seth); adored was a proud WW II veteran. Relatives and (Laurence) Master and Bruce Reinfeld; and passions in life, which included antiquing,
companion Harriet Brown; and also survived grandmother of Jordyn Ava and Danielle friends were invited to Graveside Services adoring grandfather of Chloe Master. Contri- working with wood, and his Philadelphia
by many nieces and nephews. Farah Weisleder; and devoted sister of the Monday October 30, 10:30 A.M. at Washing- butions in his memory may be made to a Eagles. But his biggest passion of all was his
late Linda Schwartz (the late Barrie). Contri- ton Crossing National Cem. Contributions in charity of the donor's choice. family. He is survived by his loving wife of 55
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S butions in her memory may be made to his memory may be made to the Honor Flight years, Linda; daughter Terri; son, Andy and
RAPHAEL-SACKS CurePSP, 404 Fifth Ave., 3rd Fl., New York, Network. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S his wife Marsela; and daughter, Sheryl and
NY 10018, www.psp.org or Lubavitch Center RAPHAEL-SACKS her husband Michael Menack; brothers
ESKENAZI of Howard County, 770 Howes Lane, JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS Richard Rosenberg and Michael Meil; as well
Columbia, MD 21044, www.lubavitchhoward- A Community as his 5 adored grandchildren, Brandon,
Mark M. Eskenazi, MD of Jenkintown, passed county.org. POLOWAY Remembers Ariana, Sydney, Zachary and Joshua. Funeral
away on Oct. 31, 2017. He was a warm and services were held Friday November 3, 11:00
caring physician to three generations of Phil- GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S Rose Poloway, a retired claims representat- Monthly archives of AM at Beth Am Shalom 1235 HWY 70, Lake-
adelphians. He is survived by Lucy Eskenazi, RAPHAEL-SACKS ive died October 31, 2017, she resided in Jewish Exponent Death Notices wood, NJ 08701, and was followed by a
his loving wife of 63 years, his children Allen New York. The former Rose Simpson, wife private burial service. Memorial contribu-
Eskenazi and his wife Joan Fisher and Debbie of the late Sigmund; mother of Merel Julia are available online. tions in Allen’s memory may be directed to
Eskenazi and her husband Hamdi Demirci and Mark (Susan) Poloway; grandmother of the American Heart Association. Arrange-
and grandchildren Tory Eskenazi and Berk Paul (Betsy), Benjamin, David and Samuel. www.JewishExponent.com ments were under the care of Belkoff-Gold-
Demirci. In lieu of flowers contributions may Contributions in her memory may be made to stein Funeral Chapel, Lakewood, NJ. You will
be made in his memory to MAZON or Abing- JDRF, 1-800-533-CURE (2873) jdrf.com forever be loved Allen, Daddy, Poppy.
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Meyer German, October 27, 2017. Beloved Ronald H. Lebby, DDS, September 23, 2017.
husband of the late Betty (nee Paul). Loving Husband of Diane (nee Cohen). Father of Dr.
father of Charles German (Patti), Mindy Eric B. (Michelle) and Michael B. (the late
Alperin (Harvey), and Paula Cohen Corbman Lisa). Grandfather of Zachary, Kayla, Jayden
(Scott). Devoted brother of Mae Kurtz and and Haley. Brother of the late Nina (Richard)
brother-in-law of Barbara German. Prede- Rake. Contributions in his memory may be
ceased by brothers Hyman, Morris and Terry. made to the Gift of Life Donor Program, 401
Adoring Pop-pop of Jamie Lazar (Jeff), N. 3rd St., Phila., PA 19123.
Lauren Alperin, Evan Cohen, Michael Cohen
(Nikki), Shanna Bean (J.D.), and Wade Ger- GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
man. Step Pop-pop of Melissa Kauffman and RAPHAEL-SACKS
Brian Corbman. Cherished Pop-pop to 8
great-grandchildren. Also survived by many LEVITT
loving nieces, nephews, and adoring friends.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Irene Levitt (nee Finer) on October 29, 2017.
a charity of the donor’s choice. Wife of Dr. Ellis; mother of Dr. Troy Levitt
(Bill Dunnett) and Dr. Terry Levitt (Mike
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S Garfinkle); grandmother of Mory (Amanda)
RAPHAEL-SACKS Garfinkle, Devin Garfinkle, Bryce Levitt, and
Cullen Levitt. Contributions in her memory
KATZ may be made to the Eileen Stein Jacoby Fund
c/o Cheryl Herman, 846 Barnswallow Lane,
Charlotte (nee Nadler) Katz. October 26, 2017 Huntingdon Valley PA 19006.
of Philadelphia, Pa. Wife of the late Melvin.
Survived by loving family and friends. Ser- GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
vices and interment were held Monday Octo- RAPHAEL-SACKS
ber 30, 2017 at King David Memorial Park.
Contributions in her memory may be made to LUCKER
the American Heart Association
Elynore Lucker, (nee Waldman) October 29,
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS 2017 of Bala Cynwyd, Pa. Beloved wife of the
late Edward. Devoted mother of Sheila Dubin
KESSLER and Howard (Deborah) Lucker. Proud grand-
mother of Michael (Lisa), David (Nazanin),
Harriet Kessler (nee Zimmerman), age 83, of Jennifer (Brett), Stephanie (Ben) and Lisa
Cherry Hill, died on October 29, 2017. Born (Michael). Loving great-grandmother of
in Queens, New York, Harriet attended Lauren, Emily, Matthew, Julie, Sarah, Jason,
Queens College and received her Master of Ellie, Laela and Rachel. Relatives and friends
Arts Degree in Linguistics from Columbia were invited to Graveside Services Wednes-
University. She settled in the South Jersey day Nov. 1st, 11:00 A.M. at Montefiore
area in the 1960's, eventually becoming the Cemetery. Contributions in her memory be
editor and general manager of the Jewish made to Technion - Israel Institute of Tech-
Community Voice of Southern New Jersey. nology.
Harriet loved to cook and entertain guests, at-
tend the symphony and theater, read a good JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
book, and participate in movie and book
clubs, along with her long-time dinner dis- MATALON
cussion group, which had recently become
more of a lunch group. She was a fan of a Dollie Matalon (nee Hutzell), October 27,
good pun, sapphire martinis, and world 2017, of Landenberg, PA; beloved wife of the
travel. She is survived by her children and late Leon Louis Matalon; loving mother of
their spouses who will miss her dearly, Perry Louis Emmanuel Matalon (Mary), David Willi-
and Lara Kessler, and Sybil and Joel Sanc- am Matalon (Tracey) and John Edward
hez, her three grandchildren who brought her Matalon (Carolyn); devoted sister of Andrea
great joy, Sam and Zak Kessler, and Ralston, Fred McNamee and Edward Mc-
Shprintzy Sanchez, and her remaining niece, Namee; also cherished by 7 grandchildren
nephew, cousins, and extended family. Har- and 3 great-grandchildren. Also survived by
riet is predeceased by her sister, Fran May- 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Relatives and
berry. In honor of Harriet's wishes, a celebra- friends were invited to graveside services
tion of her life will gather in lieu of a funeral. Monday, 11AM, at Haym Salomon Mem.
Donations in Harriet's memory may be made Park, Frazer, PA.
to the ACLU.
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
ALOIA FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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Harriette Rubin (nee: Gobler) died October Ellen Silberman of New York City, passed Jean Tanenbaum Ocotber 28, 2017, she Max Wexler on October 27, 2017. Husband Sonia B. Woldow, 90, of Lafayette Hill, PA
24, 2017. She was the wife of the late Irvin, away on October 26, 2017. Loving daughter resided in Jenkintown,PA. The former Jean of Lillian (nee Winokur) Wexler. Father of passed quietly on Thursday, October 19,
the mother of Carol (Merrill) Weiss and Mar- of Jerry and Harriet Silberman; adored sister Kramer, wife of the late Jerry Tanenbaum; Robbee Perlman and Pattie Wexler. Grand- 2017. She was born on November 4, 1926 in
ilyn Bilyk. She is also survived by her 4 of Craig (Karen) Silberman; cherished aunt of mother of Stuart (Elsa) Tanenbaum; aunt of father of Ryan Perlman (Tracy Zigler) and Lee Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Rose
granddaughters and 4 great grandchildren. Emma, Jonah and Cameron. She was an As- Renee Semola; grandmother of Jacob Tanen- (Kristen) Perlman. Great Grandfather of Kate (Korenbleth) and Abraham J. Becker. She at-
Harriette was a retired bookkeeper at a law sociate Director of Publicity for a publishing baum and Stephanie Tanenbaum. Contribu- and Jared Perlman, and Joah Perlman. Con- tended Lower Merion High School and later
office. Contributions in her memory may be company. Ellen was blessed with the gift of tions in her memory may be made to a char- tributions in his memory may be made to a graduated from the University of Florida. She
made to Hadassah. Condolences and more at life. Her perseverance inspired all who loved ity of the donor's choice. charity of the donor's choice was married to Robert Woldow, also of Phil-
www.BerschlerAndShenberg.com her. Contributions in her memory may be adelphia, and had four children: the late
made to Abramson Center For Jewish Life, GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S Richard Woldow, the late Dana Woldow
BERSCHLER and SHENBERG 1425 Horsham Road, North Wales, RAPHAEL-SACKS RAPHAEL-SACKS Schreiber, Tina Woldow Rutan and Robert
Pennsylvania 19454 or to Transplant Pro- Woldow, Jr. Sonia was active in many organ-
SERES gram at Cleveland Clinic, PO Box 93157, WEILL WILDER MANDE izations, often in leadership roles. She was
Cleveland, Ohio 44193-1655 on the Board of the Jewish Federation of
Miriam Seres (nee Skolnick), Oct. 28, 2017 of cff.convio.net/goto/esilberman Bruce David Weill, May 8, 1953-October 23, Adele Wilder Mande died October 27, 2017 in Greater Philadelphia and Federation’s Wo-
King of Prussia, PA. Loving & devoted wife 2017 passed away peacefully after a long ill- Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania. She was men’s Division as well as the JCC’s of Great-
of the late Paul Seres, mother of Bruce Seres GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S ness. He was born in Torrington, CT from born October 19, 1922 in Philadelphia to er Philadelphia. She also served on the
of Gaithersburg, MD, David Seres of Haver- RAPHAEL-SACKS where his family moved to Ohio and then to Joseph and Anna Wilder and grew up in Boards of the Philadelphia Geriatric Center
town, PA, and the late Deborah Seres. Sister New Jersey. After graduation from Rutgers North Philadelphia. She attended West and the Jewish Publication Society. She
of Izzie Skolnick, Yetta Erlich, and the late SPIVACK College of Pharmacy, Bruce joined the US Chester Teacher’s College and the University played an active role at Akiba Hebrew
Libby Roth. Loving grandmother to Jordan & Public Health Service as a Commissioned Of- of Miami and became a beloved teacher in Academy (now Jack M. Barrack Hebrew
Adam Seres of Gaithersburg, MD. Also sur- Ronald Spivack, November 4, 2017, hus- ficer and worked with the Indian Health Ser- the Philadelphia Schools. She taught at Academy), first as a parent, then as a mem-
vived by many nieces and nephews. A band of Rochelle (nee Katzen). Father of vice in Arizona. He then worked in private Spruance School and Greenfield School over ber of the school's Board of Directors, and
lifelong resident of the Philadelphia area, and Alysa (Steven) Margulies and Rick Spivack. pharmacies in PA. Bruce was active in Com- a forty-year career. In 1946, she married at- then as Board President from 1978 to 1981.
an integral part of the family-run Penn Crest Brother of Bernard Spivack. Proud grandfath- peer and Tikvah/AJMI, both organizations torney Eugene F. Mande, and had one son, During her tenure she focused on increasing
Pharmacy in Overbrook Park from 1950 until er of Jake and Julia. He was laid to rest on supporting mental health and did much vo- Louis Mande. Over their forty-year marriage financial aid for students, building enroll-
1977, Miriam loved traveling with Paul, and Monday, November 6 at West Laurel Hill lunteer work helping others. He was very they lived in Center City Philadelphia and ment while balancing the budget, and raising
just being around family and friends. Relat- Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may kind, generous and thoughtful and will be Elkins Park. After his death, she moved to Akiba's profile in the general Jewish com-
ives and friends were invited to services on be made to: Atidim c/o American Friends of much missed by all who knew him. He al- New Mexico to be closer to her son and munity. She was a member of the school’s
October 31, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Joseph Lev- LIBI, 45 Bartlett Crescent Rd., Brookline MA ways acknowledged any kindness to himself grandchildren. Then in 1994, she settled in Board of Directors for almost 40 years. Oth-
ine & Sons Memorial Chapel (West), 2811 02446. with the phrase "I love you." Bruce is sur- Boca Raton, Florida near her two sisters. She er organizations she and her husband sup-
West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA, 19008. In- vived by his mother Edith Weill, sisters Susan kept herself busy with classes, volunteer ported included Children’s Hospital of Phil-
ternment following services at Mt. Sharon STEIN Weill and Cathy Yungmann (Edward), neph- work and her many friends. She married Ed adelphia, The Philadelphia Art Museum, The
Cemetery, 502 E. Springfield Road, Spring- ews Carl and David Yungmann and a great- Eaton in 2004. Adele and Ed traveled the Barnes Foundation, The Kimmel Center for
field, PA, 19064. Contributions may be made Lucille (nee Brooks) Stein, October 29, 2017, nephew. Preceded in death by his father, world together. In 2013, Adele returned to the Performing Arts, The Philadelphia Or-
in her memory to The Paul Seres Education of Phila., Age 95; beloved wife of the late Her- Peter. Interment was private. Contributions the Philadelphia area. Adele enjoyed travel, chestra, and The Norton Museum of Art. So-
Endowment Fund at Congregation Or Sha- bert M.; loving mother of Linda Mosko (Nor- in his memory may be made to Tikvah/AJMI, fashion, art, music, parties and her family. nia is survived by her sister Joy Naprstek
lom. man); cherished grandmother of Jared 2100 Arch Street, 7th Fl., Philadelphia, PA She is survived by her son Louis Mande and (Bill), sister-in-law Betsy Becker (Steven), her
Mosko and Stacy Abrams (Lee). Relatives 19103. his wife Deborah Mande of Elkins Park; her children and their spouses: Cindy Woldow,
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS and friends were invited to memorial ser- grandchildren Joe Mande (Kylie Augustine) Mark Schreiber, Frank Rutan, and Peter Scur-
vices Wednesday, 12:30pm at Cong. Rodeph JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS and Rachel Rozsa (Erik Rozsa); her sisters lock, and her grandchildren: Cypher and Ju-
Shalom, 615 N. Broad St., Phila., PA 19123. Lynn Mazer (Ray Mazer) and Cynthia Segal lie Woldow, Sam (Zoe), Max and Jacob
Contributions in her memory may be made to TO PLACE A MEMORIAL AD (Albert Segal); as well as nieces, nephews Schreiber. Her funeral was held Sunday, Oc-
Devereux Adult Services, 139 Leopard Rd., CALL 215.832.0749 and her step son Andy Eaton (Barbara) and tober 22, 2017 at Joseph Levine and Sons
Berwyn, PA 19312 or Cong. Rodeph Shalom. their family. Funeral Home in Trevose, PA and interment
was at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Contribu-
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S tions can be made in her memory to Jewish
RAPHAEL-SACKS Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Jack M.
Barrack Hebrew Academy, Har Zion Temple
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Community More than 130 members and guests attended the National Council of Jewish Women Greater
Philadelphia Section’s annual membership luncheon and vendor boutique at Philmont Country
NEWSMAKERS Club on Oct. 24. Bill Wine, KYW Newsradio’s film critic, was the keynote speaker, then partic-
ipated in a Q&A session.
Cozen O’Connor founder
and Chairman Stephen A.
Cozen was appointed to the
Philadelphia Foundation
Board of Managers. The
foundation, which handles
more than 900 charitable
funds, has served the com-
munity since 1918 with a goal
of improving the well-being
of the region by growing
effective philanthropy and
engagement.

The Madlyn and Leonard From left: Wendy Rader, NCJW event co-chair; KYW Newsradio film critic Bill Wine; Judy Fried, co-chair;
Abramson Center for Jew- and Barbara Nussbaum, president of the NCJW Greater Philadelphia Section
ish Life in Horsham elected
Philadelphia native Howard Sephardic Week at Abrams Hebrew Academy celebrated the history, traditions, prayers and foods
J. Davis chair of its board of of the school’s Sephardic community from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. Highlights included prayer and
trustees, while adding sev- Torah services using a Sephardic Torah, stories told by various individuals about their personal
en new trustees. Davis, who journeys to the U.S., Sephardic songs, a student hamsa craft project, a Sephardic breakfast with
is the managing partner of Moroccan foods, and a lecture by Rabbi Albert Gabbai of Congregation Mikveh Israel, one of the
law firm Kleinbard, LLC, has oldest existing Sephardic synagogues.
been an Abramson trustee
since 1996, most recently Third-grade students work on
serving as the board’s first a Sephardic craft
vice chair. Joining him on
the board are Peter S. Fried-
man, Devorah D. Kendall,
Richard S. Kollender, Sylvia Kreithen, Stuart B. Kurtz, Jona-
than I. Mandell and Lynne P. Pierce.

Bernard Dishler was awarded entry into Temple University’s
Gallery of Success in recognition of his professional achieve-
ments. He’s a graduate of Temple’s Maurice H. Kornberg
School of Dentistry. Temple President Richard Englert present-
ed the award.

Full Sephardic prayers included a Sephardic
Torah from Beit Harambam Congregation

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