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Naomi Adler
New Daf Yomi Resigns
Cycle Begins
Thousands study ERIC SCHUCHT | JE STAFF
a page of Talmud
each day. JEWISH FEDERATION of Greater Marchers of all ages participated in the Jan. 5 event in New York CIty, including many children.
Philadelphia President and CEO Naomi Photo by Matt Silver
Page 4 Adler has resigned, effective Feb. 1.
Locals Join NYC March
LOCAL Adler has served in the position since Against Anti-Semitism
2014 and was the first woman to head the
Restaurant Scales Jewish Federation of a large city in the MATT SILVER | JE STAFF Monsey, New York; and Brooklyn.
Back Kosher United States. On the bus departing from 21st and
Certification THE SPIRIT OF tikkun olam was awake
Zagafen no longer “It has been a privilege and a great honor early Jan. 5, even if those carrying it were Arch streets in Center City, greetings
Cholov Yisroel. to serve our Jewish Federation,” Adler still half-asleep. of “boker tov” could be heard as peo-
wrote in a statement. “I take great pride ple boarded. Some carried homemade
Page 6 in the successes we have accomplished Three buses left the Philadelphia area signs, while others wore clothing bearing
as well as the very positive relationships around 8 a.m. carrying 150 members Hebrew lettering. More than a few of the
BOOKS I have cultivated with local, national and of the local Jewish community ready to men wore kippot.
international stakeholders, donors, Jewish march in response to recent attacks on
Books Recognize communal agency professionals, and vol- Jewish residents of Jersey City, New Jersey; “No Hate, No Fear” was to be the
Jewishness, unteers. ... I have truly enjoyed working march’s rallying cry; “No Sanction to
Yiddish with you and look forward to learning
Essence of our about your continued success to help our
heritage captured communities here, in Israel and around
in two new works. the world.”

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Locals Begin New Seven-Year Daf Yomi Cycle

LOCAL one page of Talmud a day.
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF “It felt like something truly

EVERYWHERE DOVID FLAM impossible based on the his-
looked in MetLife Stadium torical landscape,” said Flam,
in New Jersey, he saw Jews who leads a daf yomi group
celebrating Torah learning. at B’nai Israel Ohev Zedek in
Northeast Philadelphia. “If you
More than 90,000 people would have looked 80 years
came to the stadium Jan. 1 ago and tried to predict that
to celebrate the 13th Global there would be even a small
Siyum HaShas of Daf Yomi, amount of people celebrating
the completion of a seven-and- the learning of Torah, I don’t
a-half-year cycle of studying think anyone would have put
their money on that.”

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In 1923, Rabbi Meir Shapiro the siyum at MetLife Stadium.
Especially Designed for Families and Caregivers in Poland founded daf yomi, an “It is the bedrock of the most
international program to study foundational components
If you are caring for someone with dementia, a set schedule of one page of the of our tradition, Jewish life.
who is caring for you? Babylonian Talmud a day. Today, Torah learning in general has
an estimated 350,000 Jews been that religious foundation
Tuesday around the world — including that has kept us rooted in our
January 14, 2020 in the Philadelphia area — keep tradition no matter what the
up with it. They study on their exile has thrown our way.”
Beginning at 10:00 am own or with a group, by reading
the Talmud in its Hebrew and Others held siyum celebra-
Location: Aramaic or using resources like tions as well, though not as
Warminster Township online guides and podcasts to large as 90,000 attendees.
Library help them along.
1076 Emma Lane Liat Greenwood, a nurse
Warminster, PA 18974 They are all, literally, on the at Einstein Medical Center
same page. Philadelphia, celebrated at
You are not alone. This informational, supportive At Arden Courts we offer: Moishe House Philadelphia,
group will help you to learn more about the disease The 14th cycle began Jan. where she also lives as a
as well as understand their feelings about the • 100% Dedicated Memory Care 5. Daf yomi participants resident.
changes dementia has made on their daily lives. • Safe, secure indoor/outdoor began the 2,711 pages of the
Support groups can also help you: Talmud by reading the trac- Though Talmud study is
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• Learn practical caregiving information • 24-hour nursing services on-site rules of blessings and prayers. men, women are increasingly
• Get mutual support taking on daf yomi.
• Learn about your local community resources To RSVP, call 215.957.5182 Flam, having attended
• Find solutions to challenging behaviors or e-mail yeshiva, has spent much of his Greenwood started doing
[email protected] life studying Talmud, but daf daf yomi at the beginning of
yomi is a different approach, the last cycle, the summer after
arden-courts.com he said. The way he was taught, her first year of high school.
he could have spent months She attended a Jewish high
Memory Care Community studying a single page, but daf school, where she got to learn
yomi pushes him on, making Talmud for the first time.
him cover more breadth and
less depth. “I fell in love with it, the
intellectual exercise that it was
That this celebration took for me, the kind of spiritual
place so soon after a string of motivation that I got from
anti-Semitic attacks was not being able to really tackle a
lost on attendees at the siyum. page just as well as any of male
peers did,” Greenwood said.
“Torah, more than anything “On top of that, it was nice. The
else, unites the entirety of the first few pages I did I learned
Jewish people,” said B’nai Israel with my dad. Along the way, I
Ohev Zedek Rabbi Yehoshua found other communities and
Yeamans, who also attended other friends to do it with.”

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During college, she stopped when it feels like time could
studying for a few years, but just fly by — tons of parents
started again after she gradu- have been telling me it goes
ated with the last tractate. The so fast — it feels so ground-
last tractate is called Niddah ing to me to have something
and deals with menstruation that’s going to root me in the
and birth; as she is studying to time that I’m in and be able to
become a nurse-midwife, the be something that I can trace
tractate seemed particularly over time and over cycles,”
relevant to her. Richman said.

In West Philadelphia, Rabbi Greenwood also reflected
Rebecca Richman decided to on how her life has changed
embark on daf yomi for the since she decided to start daf
first time with this new cycle. yomi. Then, she said, it seemed
to her that high school and col-
She plans to study every lege was when she would have
day with her partner, Josh the most time.
Davidson, and the two are

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Zagafen Ends Cholov Yisroel Designation

LOCAL area kosher eateries opened by vice versa.
JESSE BERNSTEIN | JE STAFF Magerman, from The Dairy The cost, Magerman said,
Café to Citron & Rose, now
ZAGAFEN, DAVID Magerman’s the Citron & Rose Market and was not the issue when it
newest kosher restaurant, will Tavern. Magerman paired up came to having two kitchens.
no longer be serving food with the Zavino Hospitality Whatever the price, it would
under a cholov Yisroel designa- Group (responsible for Zavino be equal to the goal of a qual-
tion, according to Magerman. and Tredici, among others) to ity kosher restaurant for all
open Zagafen. who wanted it. Magerman
The restaurant asked the often has, as he put it, a ten-
Orthodox Union for a new The distinction between dency to “jump to the elaborate
kashrut designation that the two kosher designations and expensive thing.” To his
covered only the cholov stam was an important factor for knowledge, a kosher restaurant
designation at the beginning Magerman and his partners at with a cholov stam and cholov
of December, and the request the ZHG to consider as they Yisroel kitchen had never had
was granted. worked to open the restaurant. lasting success.
The cholov Yisroel designation
“It was an experiment, and is considered more stringent “I still lose money on
it didn’t work out,” Magerman than the cholov stam desig- restaurants; I’m happy to do
said. nation, requiring a separate it,” he said. “I’m not happy to
kitchen, a second mashgiach, lose money, but I’m happy to
Zagafen is a dairy restau- time-consuming extra silver- operate the restaurants even if
rant serving Neapolitan pizzas, ware cleaning and additional it’s at a loss, because it serves
homemade pastas and a vari- training for servers. Those who an important need.”
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dishes in Bala Cynwyd. It is to eat the former, but not And as Magerman found
the latest in a succession of out over the course of a few
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Psychologist Bernard Brachya Cohen Dies

OBITUARY neighborhood until retiring and up-to-date on what was “My father’s version is that becoming a novelist.
ERIC SCHUCHT | JE STAFF in 1963. Cohen planned to happening in Israel.” he sees this woman and it’s not His first book, “A Warning,”
follow in his father’s footsteps Faye and, after talking to her
BERNARD BRACHYA COHEN and enrolled in the Jewish Amy Cohen recalled how briefly, says to himself, ‘Oh no, was published in 2012 and tells
of Center City was known for Theological Seminary in New her parents met. One day, her I am in serious trouble. I am the story of the unraveling of a
sharp and quiet cleverness. York. However, his faith was father went on a first date with going to marry this woman.’” respected psychiatrist. He fol-
The retired clinical psycholo- shaken after the Holocaust, so a woman named Faye. She hap- lowed with “A Marginal Man”
gist, professor and writer was Cohen, with his father’s bless- pened to be running late and Cohen was a classical music in 2014. It features an identi-
a legend for gifting pun-ridden ing, left JTS during his final sent her friend Selma to find aficionado and wrote fiction. ty-conflicted Jewish professor.
poems with unique twists for term to pursue a psychology Cohen at the restaurant and Ten of his short stories were
friends on birthdays. He was career. let him know. Faye eventually published in various literary Cohen is survived by his
a master at Scrabble and his showed up, but the next day magazines and, as a young wife, two daughters and two
family argued that he would Cohen earned a bachelor’s Cohen called Selma and asked man, he won a few awards. granddaughters. l
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Klezmer, Jazz and Folk Hits Sellersville

LOCAL in a select marching band Mames Babegenush, a Danish klezmer band from Copenhagen, is made up of Emil Goldschmidt (clarinet),
MATT SILVER | JE STAFF called Tivoli, like the gardens.
Lukas Rande (saxophones), Bo Rande (flugelhorn and trumpet), Nicolai Kornerup (accordion), Andreas Mollerhoj
MAMA’S BABA GHANOUSH: “We just had so much fun
Homemade mashed eggplant playing together,” Goldschmidt (upright bass) and Morton Aero (drums and cimbalom). Courtesy Mames Babegenush
appetizer of Middle Eastern said. “We spent a lot of time really
origin best served with pita? digging into klezmer music — Copenhagen is significantly born out of eastern European also a pureness to it. It’s like
Or a klezmer fusion band from old 78s and stuff like that. Dave longer, but that doesn’t deter Yiddishkeit, should coalesce looking into a forest with lots
Denmark? Karras (the Russian clarinet- the multifaceted Nordic sex- with jazz makes this music of space and lots of trees and
ist), Abe Schwartz (a Romanian tet from leaving Europe, where far from exotic, though it may no people.”
Yes. klezmer bandleader famous in they’re much more well known, sound slightly different.
The version styled Mames the 20s) and the Epstein Brothers to play gigs in the United Bande laughed at his friend’s
Babegenush is the name of (the American klezmer group States. After all, jazz is a big Klezmer-jazz fusion, from lyrical metaphor. “Emil, I don’t
the klezmer band founded in from New York City) — we grew part of Mames Babegenush’s an anthropological standpoint, think he understands what that
Copenhagen by childhood up on all of them.” musical identity, and jazz is makes sense. Much of jazz’s means!”
friends Emil Goldschmidt, known around the world to be most recognizable repertoire
Lukas Rande and his brother, Today, they call themselves America’s classical music. was written by the Jewish com- “Well, it’s like, we’ve been
Bo (flugelhorn and trumpet). Europe’s premier jazz fusion- posers of Tin Pan Alley. super into the acoustic, organic
Goldschmidt got “really into ists, but they’re happy to let “We love jazz; jazz is a sound and the harmonics of
Jewish music” around 13 or 14 Philadelphia-area residents big part of what we do,” said One might argue that Scandinavian folk music,”
when, as he recalled, his rabbi judge that claim for themselves Lukas Rande, one of the band’s Mames Babegenush is simply Goldschmidt continued,
in Copenhagen asked him to when, as part of an 11-city founding members and its sax- moving that tradition forward attempting to elucidate. “Danish
put together a simcha band United States tour, they play ophonist. “Traditional klezmer or, at least, branching out from folk music is all about just hav-
for Chanukah. He called his the Sellersville Theater on Jan. music doesn’t have a lot of solo- its roots. ing a party and everyone being
friends, the brothers Rande — 15 at 8 p.m. The historic 325- ing, but little by little we’ve together, which is basically what
all of them had played together seat theater is about an hour’s incorporated our own styles of But not so intact that they klezmer music is all about, too.”
drive from Center City. improvisation.” don’t strive to funk things up
a little. In any given Mames It then might not come as too
The commute from Goldschmidt, this klezmer Babegenush tune, expect the great a shock to learn that some of
group’s clarinetist and lone klezmer and jazz DNA to be the more ardent klezmer enthusi-
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always experimenting. Goldschmidt and his band- celebrations.
mates take in introducing
“We started out with doi- Denmark, where the Jewish “When we were starting
nas,” (a style of tune commonly population is not large, to out, we played a lot of Jewish
associated with Romanian, klezmer, they also take care weddings and some bar mitz-
klezmer and eastern European to infuse their sound with an vahs,” Bande said, “but it’s also
musical traditions), he said. undeniably Nordic flavor. really, really popular to have
“And over time, we expanded Jewish music at Danish wed-
into typical American-style “We have a lot of Nordic dings. The people love it.” l
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rattle off a litany of offenses York Times called her a “mav- and an uncanny precursor to post-Enlightenment Judaism.
by former President Barack Zemble, who once served erick bank official” in a 1981 WHEN: January 12 (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM); January 19
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first and foremost, but has helped found JCT with Carol Now, she’s committed to the Formerly on the faculties of Vanderbilt University and the
plenty of other gripes with the Greenwald and Richard Allen reelection of Trump, who she University of San Diego, he is the featured lecturer for
Democrats. in July 2016. The three of them believes will win. The Great Courses’“Introduction to Judaism”and author
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also noted that one of Obama’s Trump’s benefit to American show gratitude to the presi- Dr. Samuel Grodofsky specializes
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Former NBA Commissioner, Philanthropist Nazi Salute Leads to Holocaust Training oldest Jewish communities in Greece.
David Stern Dies at 77 After more than 30 correctional academy trainees “We are reminded that the snake’s egg continues
FORMER NBA COMMISSIONER David Stern — were dismissed for giving a Nazi salute during a class
who is credited with turning a financially distressed photo, West Virginia announced plans to introduce to hatch in our society, and that the fight against anti-
league into a multibillion-dollar behemoth — died Holocaust instructions for its corrections department Semitism must be continuous and vigilance uninter-
Jan. 1, JTA reported. He was 77. staff, JTA reported. rupted,” a statement from the council, known as KIS, said.

Stern also was a philanthropist, with the The photo of basic training class participants reads Concentration Camp Gassing Enactment at
Dianne and David Stern Foundation contributing “Hail Byrd!” at the top, referring to Karrie Byrd, a Polish School Condemned
to numerous Jewish causes, Inside Philanthropy correctional academy instructor. Trainees regularly A school ceremony in Poland where students enacted
reported. Those causes included the UJA- gave the salute “as a sign of respect,” according to a the gassing of concentration camp victims was con-
Federation of New York, Scarsdale Synagogue, report by state investigators. demned by The Auschwitz Museum, JTA reported.
Westchester Jewish Community Center and Anti-
Defamation League. Byrd told investigators said she wasn’t aware of During the December ceremony, 7-year-old
the “historical or racial implications of the gesture,” children wearing striped uniforms in the eastern
During his tenure as commissioner, Stern focused saying it was “simply a greeting,” but other sources Poland city of Labunie portrayed Nazi victims. They
on increasing the league’s popularity by promoting suggested that Byrd encouraged it. simulated death in a gas chamber by falling to the
the talents of its biggest stars. The league added seven floor when “gas” appeared on stage as steam.
teams during his tenure with six others relocating. Training materials and coursework will be drafted
by the regional Anti-Defamation League chapter, the The ceremony was tied to the school’s renaming to
“David took over the NBA in 1984 with the Associated Press reported. The Children of Zamojszczyzna. The name references
league at a crossroads,” successor Adam Silver said Historic Greek Synagogue Vandalized the 1942-43 deportation of 110,000 Poles (including
in a statement. “But over the course of 30 years as “Abusive slogans of anti-Semitic hatred,” as per the 30,000 children) that was part of a German ethnic
Commissioner, he ushered in the modern global NBA. Central Jewish Council of Greece, were painted on a cleansing.
He launched groundbreaking media and marketing newly renovated historic synagogue in that country,
partnerships, digital assets and social responsibility JTA reported. “The idea of dressing up children of this age in
programs.” SS uniforms and staging death scenes with them is
Those slogans painted in bright blue on the out- simply bad,” the museum tweeted. “The adults who
Stern is a member of both the Naismith Basketball side wall of a synagogue in Trikala included “Jewish organized it don’t have the elemental sensitivity
Hall of Fame and the International Jewish Sports Hall snakes out.” Trikala once was home to one of the needed to educate children about such a difficult and
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Jewish Fertility Tops Arab Rate in Israel fight against terrorism,” Bennett said in a statement. Noble Energy to be supplied with gas for 15 years.
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, the Jewish fertility “We are working to make the spilling of Jewish blood The deal is controversial in Jordan because many
rate in Israel topped that of Arab residents, according no longer economically profitable.”
to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics, JNS.org people there consider Israel an enemy.
reported. Informally known as “pay for slay” payments, the “It’s a black day in the history of Jordan, a crime
Palestinian Authority has for years made monthly
In 2018, the Jewish fertility rate was 3.05 children payments to those under arrest for terrorism-related against the nation and a national catastrophe that
per woman, versus 3.04 for Arab woman. crimes. Ynet reported that the payments can range makes our sovereignty hostage and (puts our) energy
from $400 to $3,400 monthly. sector in the hands of the Zionist occupation,”
The nation’s overall fertility rate was 3.08 children the Islamic Action Front, which is Jordan’s main
per woman, down slightly from 3.11 a year earlier. Among others, the order covers five Arab Israelis opposition party, said in a statement.
serving life sentences, including a participant in a Combined-Arms Combat Unit Debuts
The average for the 36-country Organisation for 2003 double suicide bombing in Tel Aviv that killed The Israeli military unveiled its first combined-arms
Economic Co-operation and Development in 2017 23, and two others who assisted a suicide bomber who combat unit, JNS.org reported.
was just 1.65. killed nine people and injured 38 while attacking a
bus at the Meron Junction in August 2002. The Shiloah Unit incorporates infantry, combat
Israel begins 2020 with nearly 9.14 million residents, engineers, armor and air power. A primary mission
with Jews accounting for 6.77 million, or 74.1%, and Natural Gas Pumped to Jordan via will be testing new war-fighting techniques, tactics
Arabs for 1.92 million (21%). The nation’s population Offshore Israeli Field and strategies.
has grown 17.8% in the past decade, with the count Natural gas from Israel’s Leviathan offshore field is
expected to reach 10 million by the end of 2024. being pumped to the Kingdom of Jordan’s National Israel Defense Forces’ Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv
Electricity Co., JNS.org reported, citing Reuters. Kochavi called for the creation of the unit as part
There were 177,000 babies born in Israel in 2019, of a multiyear plan called “Momentum” designed
with 34,000 people immigrating to the country and “The experimental pumping will continue for to make the Israel Defense Forces more deadly and
45,000 people dying. three months under the technical and contractual better prepared.
‘Pay for Slay’ Salaries to Be Seized terms between the two sides,” NEPCO said in a
Israeli Defense Minister Naftali Bennett signed an statement. The unit is expected to be fully operational by late
order Jan. 1 that will enable Israel to seize payments 2020.
made to Arab Israelis convicted on terrorism charges After a three-month infrastructure test, full-scale
by Palestinian authorities. commercial supply is slated to start. In 2016, Jordan The unit will operate under the auspices of the
reached a $10 billion deal with United States-based elite 98th Paratroopers Division, which is commonly
“We are taking action, this is a further step in the called the Fire Formation. l

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level. She worked to strengthen A search committee will
its relationship with orga- begin the process of selecting
nization’s like the Jewish Adler’s replacement. In the
Agency for Israel and the meantime, Chief Development
Joint Distribution Committee. Officer Melissa Greenberg was
She worked with the Secure promoted to executive vice
Community Network to president and Chief Marketing
improve security and was a Officer Steven Rosenberg was
spokesperson on behalf of promoted to chief operating
the Jewish community in the officer.
fight against anti-Semitism Rosenberg said the Jewish
along with advocating for pub- Federation staff will work to
lic funding and special needs ensure a smooth transition
populations. She also initiated after Adler’s departure.
a comprehensive population “Her unbelievable commit-
study on the Jewish Federation ment to the Jewish community
of Greater Philadelphia’s five- is very unique. I owe her a
county region. debt of gratitude because she
“The Jewish Federation of hired me. She gave me my
Greater Philadelphia, under start as a Jewish professional,”
Naomi’s leadership, has really Rosenberg said. “The staff was
strengthened and raised the inspired by the work that she
profile of our role with the did and worked hard because
Israel community. And it’s of who she was.”
been a terrific thing,” said Adler grew up in Rochester,
Susanna Lachs Adler, the New York. She is the granddaugh- Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia President and CEO Naomi Adler Photo by Lafayette Hill Studios

organization’s board chair. “I ter of Antwerp, Belgium-born
chaired the search for Naomi cantor Hugo Chaim Adler and Schwartz at Jewish Federation, among other positions, said communities of faith and lead-
when we hired her six years daughter of Samuel Adler, a she was the president and CEO Adler is recognized for the ers of other ethnic groups,”
ago, and she was an out- renowned composer and con- at United Way of Westchester quality of her involvement Fickler said. “As a longtime vol-
standing candidate and we ductor whose family fled Nazi and Putnam for six years, and in the organization’s projects unteer at (Jewish) Federation,
welcomed her into the com- Germany. She earned a bachelor’s before that held the same role in Israel, particularly with I was pleased to see Naomi’s
munity. ... We wish Naomi well degree at Mount Holyoke College for seven years at United Way improving and engaging sister recognition of the importance
in her career. Change creates and a J.D. at the University at of Rockland County. communities Sdot Negev and of the role of volunteers. She
opportunity for all of us, for Buffalo School of Law. Joan Stern, who serves as Netivot in the Negev partner- always had excellent relation-
Naomi, for our organization, Prior to succeeding Ira a Jewish Federation trustee, ship region. ships with (Jewish) Federation’s
“Change is always hard volunteers and she understood
for us to accommodate when the important role of volun-
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Bigotry,” read signs stacked on and waving signs that said Weiss, both of whom work year- visit: www.tay-sachs.org
the front seat. What bus passen- “I’m going to work very hard things like “Discrimination Is round for Camp Galil, a Jewish
gers noticed first, though, was to increase our funding for the Not Kosher,” walkers’ conver- summer camp in Bucks County, I
that there was no coffee. After a not-for-profit security grants sations were mostly casual and viewed the solidarity march as
voluntary unit was dispatched both for rural and urban areas,” lighthearted — several march- an important opportunity to Screening for other
to the nearest Dunkin’ Donuts Gillibrand said. “We’re going ers were plotting out where support the Orthodox commu- Jewish Genetic Diseases
to ensure all who desired to try to exponentially increase they’d eat lunch or grab a slice nities most recently affected.
were sufficiently caffeinated the amount of resources we of Brooklyn cheesecake. also available.
for the long day of marching have to protect this city.” “As a Jewish person, with my
and chanting ahead, the Philly Moods might’ve been Jewish and Zionist identity, I This message is sponsored by a friend of
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Manhattan-bound. anti-Semitism as domestic Israeli living in Philadelphia.
terror would allow for the At Cadman Square, com- Philadelphia, saw in the day a
They’d be joined at the government to bring to bear munity leaders called not just Weiss expressed doubt teaching moment for Jewish
march’s starting point, in lower the full brunt of its force. He for solidarity but for action about whether it’s possible to people.
Manhattan’s Foley Square, by called out elected leaders in against the recent wave of change the hearts and minds of
Jewish communities from across both major parties for having anti-Semitic violence and the anti-Semites, though that was of “I think that gathering Jews
New York, city and state, from “given permission for people to political rhetoric, from both secondary importance to him. of different religious denom-
Boston and Washington, D.C., use prejudice.” the right and the left, that they inations, as well as those who
New Jersey and Connecticut, believe incited it. “If (being here) doesn’t aren’t affiliated, allows us to
and as far away as Toronto and On the Brooklyn side of the change the minds of people understand each other better,”
Cleveland. bridge, a roster of speakers, “Too many people are who are perpetrating these she said. “Too often, it’s in a
from city officials to commu- pointing fingers at the other, acts, at least people are not crisis where we’re given the
In all, an estimated 25,000 nity leaders to clerics of several at the other community, the going to feel alone and iso- opportunity to do that, and
people, including New York’s different faiths, awaited, as did other political party,” said lated,” he said. “And that’s we’d like for that not to be the
most senior lawmakers — Gov. music from Chasidic rap-reg- Eric Goldstein, CEO of UJA- what’s happening — a lot of case. But this is an opportu-
Andrew Cuomo and U.S. Sens. gae fusionist Matisyahu and Federation of New York, one of people are afraid to publicly nity to build bridges and have
Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck the Maccabeats, an a cappella many Jewish groups that lent its acknowledge their Judaism, greater understanding.” l
Schumer — marched from Foley group from Yeshiva University. name to the event, along with and that’s who we’re here for.”
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descended upon the rallying and a host of others. “We need a common refrain was, “Anti-
Speaking before the march, point in waves — walkers at to call out inappropriate con- Semitism isn’t a Jewish problem; [email protected];
Cuomo vowed to intro- some points of the march’s route duct in our own communities, it’s a non-Jewish problem.” 215-832-0737
duce a law that would define were so tightly packed together in our own parties.”
anti-Semitism as domestic ter- that several pedestrian bottle- But much of the Philly con-
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ranks of the state police force was a good deal more heavy- ers voiced less concern over Lachs Adler, board chair of the
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Opinion

In This Time of Crisis, the Jewish Community Must Do
More — and We Will

BY ERIC D. FINGERHUT AND MARK WILF Following 9/11, The Jewish of our efforts. the safety of our community. facilities, organized training
Federations of North America We are also working to Following 9/11, JFNA worked and maintained constant
ON JAN. 5, a huge crowd (JFNA), the umbrella for 146 with law enforcement part- vigilance in their service areas.
responded to the call from local Federations and 300 other ensure that the institutions ners and the Conference of
UJA-Federation of New York to networked communities, acted that need the funding the most Presidents of Major American SCN is making sure that
march against anti-Semitism. on several fronts. can receive it. Until recently, Jewish Organizations to create every community has a local
The sense of threat is so perva- only facilities in designated the Secure Community Network system that meets the highest
sive at this moment that Jewish First, recognizing the gov- “urban areas” could apply for (SCN), a safety and homeland standards of security and coor-
Federations and other organi- ernment’s responsibility to federal NSGP funds. Today, security organization established dinates with our national efforts.
zations bused thousands from protect its citizens in their thanks to intense advocacy to protect the Jewish people.
other states and locales to march houses of worship and commu- and the leadership of U.S. Rep. The attacks on the Tree of Life
in solidarity with the Jews of nity centers, we urged Congress Nita Lowey (D-NY), institu- SCN coordinates with fed- synagogue building in Pittsburgh
New York, who have experi- to establish the Nonprofit tions across the country, from eral law enforcement, provides will likely be looked back on
enced an unprecedented wave Security Grant Program urban areas to rural ones, can critical training and support as our community’s own 9/11.
of violent anti-Semitic attacks, (NSGP) to bolster nonprofit apply for funding. That means to local communities, and Though the training provided
most recently in Monsey on the institutions at risk of attack. houses of worship in places works with national organi- by the Pittsburgh Federation’s
seventh night of Chanukah. like Rockland, New York, and zations like Hillels, Chabad Community Security Initiative
Since then, JFNA has worked White Settlement, Texas, both on Campus, AEPi and the and SCN saved lives on that hor-
People may be asking what with Congress and a broad coa- of which were attacked last Foundation for Jewish Camps. rible day, the urgency of building
the leadership of the Jewish lition of partners to increase the week within 24 hours of one In addition, SCN has the skills out security systems across com-
community in America is NSGP to $90 million for the com- another, can now seek funding. and resources to help institu- munities, large and small, is now
doing. The answer is that we ing year. This amount — a 50% tions access and effectively use clear to all.
are dramatically accelerating increase from the prior year — In our system of government, government security grants, a
work on safety and security was signed by President Trump state and local agencies have sig- capacity that will have to grow The Chanukah attacks in
that has been underway since days before the New Year and nificant responsibility for law dramatically and quickly. New York, so soon after the
the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on just one week before the attack on enforcement. The state advocacy Jersey City attack, will be viewed
the United States. Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg’s house teams of our local Federations, Most importantly, many of as a moment when the pro-
in Monsey. Already, we are work- in coalition with many others, our largest local Federations cess of securing our community
ing with bipartisan leadership in have so far worked successfully have created their own accelerated dramatically and
Congress to support Sen. Chuck with eight states to provide Community Initiatives that began to reach critical mass.
Schumer’s call for an emergency security funding for faith-based both draw on the resources and No further evidence is needed
increase in these funds to $360 institutions. We believe every expertise of their local com- — just purposeful, effective and
million. All told, these advocacy state should do the same. munities and partner with our clear action to complete the
efforts have secured $419 million national system to make sure security umbrella for the Jewish
in U.S. government funding that However, as much as we can we are all working together community.
has been invested in increasing push on government to meet its and developing the highest
the security of our synagogues responsibilities, we will not leave standards for security. They We will do it. l
and communal institutions. the security of the Jewish com- have hired local Community
We anticipate that much more munity to government alone. Security Directors, helped with Eric D. Fingerhut is president and CEO
will become available as a result We know we must organize funding to harden community of The Jewish Federations of North
ourselves effectively to ensure America. Mark Wilf is that organiza-
tion’s chair of the board of trustees.

Fight Anti-Semitism One School Day at a Time

BY TINA ISEN FOX that every day when I drive my session, I couldn’t just walk at after school pickup. A dif- my driver’s license through the
son to school and drop him off through the doors. In fact, not a ferent security guard walks in opening in the glass, makes a
IT’S SCARY TO BE a Jew at the front door, we’re both single student can walk through and out of the car line, back digital copy of it and creates
right now. So I’m proud to say fighting anti-Semitism. the doors without wearing a and forth between buildings. a temporary photo ID sticker
photo-ID swipe card that From what I understand, he’s that I must wear during my
See, my son goes to a Jewish allows him to enter the build- carrying a weapon, too. I wave visit to the school.
day school. Every day that my ing through buzzer access at the to him every day. He’s very
son walks through those doors, door. No security swipe card, serious in dark sunglasses but Once I am buzzed in, I enter
he is making a statement that no getting into classes. sometimes he’ll wave back. the main lobby where another
Judaism matters, and that he, and security desk, or rather a row
all the other students and teach- Did I mention that at morn- What does it take to enter of security monitors, are set
ers there, won’t let anti-Semitism ing drop-off an armed security the school during the day? up with continuous video
make them afraid. guard is standing outside the Since parents don’t have surveillance. I have an easier
entrance? That’s in addition to swipe cards, I head over to time going through the TSA
But here’s the thing. If I were the school’s regular security the security window. There, yet
to return to school later that guard. The same thing happens another security guard takes See Fox, Page 26
morning while classes were in

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Opinion

Understanding American KVETCH ’N’ KVELL

Anti-Semitism — and Fighting Back Use of Title VI Misguided
AS MUCH AS I AGREE with the aim here, I think it is
BY RABBI LORD JONATHAN SACKS the front door of the house, or blood libel and the Protocols of misguided to use Title VI this way (“Jewish Community Reacts
at least in a window facing the the Elders of Zion, updated for to Executive Order,” Dec. 19).
THE LAST TWO festivals to street, to publicize the miracle. the 21st century.
be added to the Jewish cal- Today, we see the lighting of Title VI does not list religion as a protected class. In order for
endar prior to modern times giant menorahs in the most Second, because of the way Jews to be protected under its rules, we must be a race, ethnicity
— Purim and Chanukah — prominent public face of cities people encounter these phe- or nationality. From the article: “Title VI requires that programs
are both about anti-Semitism. throughout the world. nomena: often alone, in the and activities receiving federal funding not discriminate based
There is one obvious differ- privacy of their own home. This on race, ethnicity or shared national origin. The executive order
ence between them: Haman, Chanukah tells us not to allows them to be radicalized says that Title VI should be enforced against discrimination
of the Purim story, wanted to curse the darkness, but instead to without anyone realizing it is rooted in anti-Semitism ‘as vigorously as against all other forms
kill Jews. Antiochus, of the bring light to the world. It tells us happening. Time and again, of discrimination.’”
Chanukah story, wanted to kill to fight back and not to be afraid. we read of people carrying out
Judaism. It was the difference horrific attacks, while those Under this rubric we are classified as a race, ethnicity or
between Nazi Germany and The shocking events in who knew them recall not hav- nationality. We are no longer a religion. The Obama admin-
Soviet Communism. Monsey, together with those in ing seen any warning signs that istration used Title VI to combat anti-Semitism by adding
Jersey City, Poway, Pittsburgh they were intent on commit- the addition, if the group being hurt is perceived as a race,
and elsewhere, are proof that ting evil attacks. ethnicity or nationality, then Title VI applied. No definition of
the darkness has returned. It Jews or Judaism. Finally, all of this could be corrected by an act
has returned likewise to virtu- The most dangerous phe- of Congress.
ally every country in Europe. nomenon of our time is the
“lone wolf” attack, because it Myron Bassman | Center City
That this should have hap- is so hard to predict. The inter-
pened within living memory of net is particularly dangerous Writer Misinterprets French Hostility
the Holocaust, after the most for loners, people in whom the Regarding the opinion piece by Eli Reiter in the Jan. 2 edition
systematic attempt ever made normal process of socialization (“What if My Chasidic Community Was Right in Teaching Me to
by a civilization to find a cure — learning to live with others Avoid Non-Jews?”), he showed his absolute ignorance in dealing
for the virus of the world’s who are not like us — has bro- with foreign experiences (and yes, “foreign” has two meanings).
longest hate — more than half ken down.
a century of Holocaust educa- In describing his café experience, Reiter described how a
tion and anti-racist legislation Historically, though, the waiter headed toward him, angry body language in full force,
yelling in French, a language Reiter admits he does not under-
Cyberspace has proved to be the most effective incubator of resentment, stand. “I surmised that to him I was poison.”
rancor and conspiracy theories ever invented. Anti-Semitism thrives on
conspiracy theories, versions of the blood libel and the Protocols of the What an outrageous, xenophobic interpretation. I can only
Elders of Zion, updated for the 21st century. surmise Reiter’s immediate thoughts about anything that he may
interpret in any way as being negative arrive from his belief the
But there is another differ- — is almost unbelievable. It is most important factor in the world is ganging up on him just because he is Jewish. What a
ence that has renewed salience particularly traumatic that this rise of anti-Semitism is the small world he lives in.
after the horrifying knife has happened in the United sense among a group that the
attack in Monsey, New York. States, the country where Jews world as it is now is not the way Based on my personal experience of living and working in
What saved Jews on Purim felt more at home than any- it used to be, or ought to be. Paris for a number of years, I can tell you, and of course there
was behind-the-scenes influ- where else in the Diaspora. is an element of sarcasm here, Reiter received the full-on French
ence: Esther’s influence in the The far left has not recov- waiter experience. He didn’t hate you because you were Jewish;
royal court. But the danger Why is it happening now? ered from the global collapse he hated you because you were a customer. l
of anti-Semitism remained. First, because of everything of communism and social-
What if hatred returned and associated with the internet, ism as ideologies. Hence the Ben Stone | Media
this time there was no Esther smartphones, viral videos and assault on Jews as capitalists
around to save the Jews? That above all, social media. These and libertarians. STATEMENT FROM THE PUBLISHER
is one reason, according to the have what is called a “disin-
Talmud, why we do not say hibition effect.” People are far The far right feels threatened We are a diverse community. The views expressed in the signed opinion columns and
Hallel on Purim. more hateful when commu- by the changing composition letters to the editor published in the Jewish Exponent are those of the authors. They
nicating electronically than of Western societies, because do not necessarily reflect the views of the officers and boards of the Jewish Publishing
On Chanukah, by contrast, when speaking face-to-face. of immigration on an unprece- Group, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia or the Jewish Exponent. Send
Jews fought back and won. The Cyberspace has proved to dented scale and low birth rates letters to [email protected] or fax to 215-569-3389. Letters should be a
Maccabees became a symbol be the most effective incubator among the native population. maximum of 200 words and may be edited for clarity and brevity. Unsigned letters
of Jewish activism, of refusing of resentment, rancor and con- Hence white supremacists. will not be published.
to live in fear. As a symbol of spiracy theories ever invented.
this, the original custom was to Anti-Semitism thrives on con- Many radical Islamists are
light Chanukah lights outside spiracy theories, versions of the troubled by dysfunctions in the

See Sacks, Page 36

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LIFESTYLES/CULTURE

Winter Salads

FOOD 1 heaping tablespoon fresh
parsley, chopped
LINDA MOREL | JE FOOD COLUMNIST when people crave a little crunch HOME IS WHERE THE FOOD IS EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK. out and discard. e skin is pot becomes dry. Sprinkle
a er months of briskets and alpaksoy / iStock / Getty Images Plus 2 teaspoons red onion, so thin, it doesn’t need to be on the salt and continue stir-
WINTER SALAD sounds like short ribs, braised vegetables, chopped scraped o . Dice the cucumber. ring until the kale is slightly
a contradiction — a chilling soups and Crockpot cuisine. e wilted. Quickly move the kale
throwback to summer at the surprise of seeing something ¾ teaspoon capers, drained Place all the ingredients to a large attractive bowl. Cool
coldest time of year. But a win- as familiar as a salad but with ¼ cup black Picholine olives, in a large mixing bowl. Toss brie y and serve immediately.
ter salad is far di erent than its a di erent cast of ingredients to combine well. Move to an
July and August counterparts. excites the taste buds and gives pitted attractive bowl. Serve imme- BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD |
everyone a renewed outlook on 3 tablespoons olive oil diately, or cover with plastic PAREVE OR DAIRY
Here are the telltale signs winter’s culinary potential. 3 tablespoons red wine wrap and refrigerate. Remove Serves 6
that distinguish the two. the salad from the refrigerator
HEARTY WINTER POTATO vinegar 30 minutes before serving. ⅓ cup walnuts, chopped
Winter salads don’t depend SALAD | PAREVE Kosher salt to taste 1 package of Brussels
on tomatoes or even lettuce. Serves 4 as a side salad; 2 as a Freshly ground pepper to WARM KALE AND
main course MUSHROOM SALAD | sprouts
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to o set the season’s drop- 1 large potato, peeled and Serves 6 Juice from 1 lemon
ping temperatures. Calling coarsely diced Place the diced potato into a Kosher salt to taste
for lling ingredients, such pot of cold water. Bring it to a 1 bunch of kale Optional: ¼ cup pecorino
as potatoes or pasta, tuna or 1 (7 ounce) can tuna fish, boil and simmer until so ened, 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
steak, and seasonal vegetables, preferably albacore, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the 8 ounces of mushrooms, cheese, grated
such as Brussels sprouts, the packed in water potato pieces in a colander and
cold-weather salad is heartier cool them to room temperature. sliced Preheat your oven to 350
than a dainty summer salad. 2 large carrots, peeled and 4 cloves of garlic minced degrees. Place the walnuts on
finely diced Drain the can of tuna. Place 1 shallot, diced fine a cookie sheet lined with alu-
A winter salad is a welcome the tuna in a mixing bowl. Juice from ½ a fresh lemon minum foil. Toast the walnuts
side dish at this time of year, With a fork, break up the Kosher salt to taste until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
chunks of tuna and mash until Watch the walnuts o en as they
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defrosted
1 bunch of scallions, diced
1 small red pepper, diced
4 tablespoons olive oil, or

more if needed
4 tablespoons red wine

vinegar, or more if needed
Kosher salt to taste

Following the instructions
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Lifestyles/Culture

Books: Appreciating Jewishness, Yiddish

BOOKS it doesn’t. In Topeka, Kansas, is the mission of the Jewish Latin American culture at in a shtetl in Ukraine; an Emma
Adam Gordon is a high school intellectual — from Einstein Amherst College, and Lambert, Goldman screed against mar-
We’re Not in Kansas debater with aspirations for a to Freud, from Marx to Levi- the academic director of the riage, “the curse of so many
Anymore national championship. Strauss to Wittgenstein — to Yiddish Book Center, came centuries”; an editorial cartoon
show that what the dominant together to curate an anthol- from 1915 that shows Uncle
JESSE BERNSTEIN | JE STAFF His mother, Jane, and his culture believes to be organic ogy that would challenge Sam bellying up to the bar to
father, Jonathan, are psychol- actually had to be created, the way people think about drink from bottles labeled
“The Topeka School” ogists at The Foundation, a and what appears to be objec- Yiddish, and much of their “Militarism,” “Imperialism” and
Ben Lerner little island of lefty intellectuals tive is often just the opposite. new book, “How Yiddish “Chauvinism”; 1911 recipes for
Farrar, Strauss and Giroux from the coast. Jane is a cele- Even Abraham knew that idols Changed America and How borscht and kreplach marketed
brated feminist writer whose weren’t repositories of holiness, America Changed Yiddish,” to “the Jewish housewife”; an oral
EARLY ON IN “The Topeka book about relationships but only stone. is indeed surprising, despite history of Yiddish in Hollywood
School,” a new novel by Ben causes women to thank her in the presence of familiar names by Jerry Stiller, Walter Matthau,
Lerner, two Jewish psycholo- the street, and men — stylized Over and over again, all of like Cynthia Ozick and Isaac Leonard Nimoy and others; an
gists have a discussion about in her mind as “The Men” — to the Gordon family members Bashevis Singer. excerpt from the 2014 graphic
American children and the threaten her with death and see the forms around them, see novel “A Bintel Brief: Love and
Holocaust. The elder of the rape over the phone. Jonathan the types over the particular, The book, in which the Longing in Old New York” by
two, a Holocaust survivor, is known for his talent to reach see the outlines that contain authors invite you to “dive into Liana Finck; and, most shock-
purposefully contradicts him- young, disaffected men when the content. They all, in their the diversity and complexity of ingly, an “appreciation” of Isaac
self in making his point about they seem beyond hope. own way, make it their mission American Yiddish culture,” is Bashevis Singer by people who
the simultaneously overprivi- to show people that the things meant to be experienced, they knew him, including the late
leged and impoverished souls In between the Jonathan, that feel calcified and inevitable say, like a “grab bag, an oppor- Janet Hadda, a psychoanalyst
of American boys: “America Jane and Adam chapters, there can in fact be changed. What tunity for readers to get a little and Yiddish professor, who said
is adolescence without end,” are italicized interludes follow- made Jews intolerable to the lost and to discover something of Singer: “He was manipulative,
he says. “In a word, they are ing Darren Eberheart, who is at Nazis, Adam imagines Klaus that they weren’t expecting,” nasty, opportunistic and cynical.
overfed; in a word, they are the periphery of the Gordons’ saying, were “their notions of they write in the preface. Furthermore, he was a sell-out.”
starving.” memories. Darren’s mother is relativity.” Totalitarians cannot
a nurse, and Darren himself is brook contradiction or nuance. Though it’s divided into six Heresy!
The younger psycholo- a social outcast and a patient of discrete sections (food, poli- Of course, Bashevis Singer’s
gist, Jonathan, who narrates Jonathan’s — Dr. J, in his expe- At risk of inflating my own tics, etc.), each prefaced by legacy and influence pervades
the chapter, sees where the rience. At the beginning of the conclusions, I’ll say this. A pro- a contextual headnote, the every page of this book, explic-
conversation is headed. If he book, there is an allusion to a found truth: Judaism is about thematic imposition on the itly and implicitly, even as the
points out the contradiction, small but shattering act of vio- an absolute certainty in God selections is unnecessary. It’s selections might not, at first
the elder, Klaus, will smile and lence committed by Darren, to and the Torah. A profound best to just open the book to glance, seem to connect with
return to his favorite quota- be revealed much later on; by truth: Judaism is about total a random page, context and him. Was Grace Paley influ-
tion: “The opposite of a truth ... the time you get there, it’s one uncertainty. chronology be damned, and enced by Singer? Was Allen
is a falsehood; but the opposite of the least interesting things enjoy the smorgasbord. Ginsburg? It’s something
of a profound truth ... may be about him. That he ends his Yiddish, an you might consider now that
another profound truth.” story where he does should be Appreciation Naturally, there’s plenty to they’re between these pages.
obvious from early on. choose from. Yiddish has been Most impressively, the book
To read “The Topeka School” LIZ SPIKOL | JE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF around for about 1,000 years includes female writers who are
is to read a novel undeniably What makes “The Topeka and, over the decades, it has not household names the way
about Jewishness, and also School” a novel about “How Yiddish Changed morphed and changed as its Singer is, but perhaps deserve
about something completely Jewishness (and especially America and How America speakers’ lives have. The most more significant attention. I am
different. Take your pick. It Jewishness in America) is Changed Yiddish” dramatic change, of course, happy to learn of the work of
could be about the coarsening Lerner’s focus on forms. It Edited by Ilan Stavans and Josh came post-World War II. Prior poets Celia Dropkin and Anna
of American speech. Imperial Lambert to the war, Yiddish was spo- Margolin, for example, who
decline. The utter smugness Restless Books ken by some 13 million people. both died in the mid-1950s and
and ultimate wrongness of ’90s Now, the estimate hovers who I hadn’t read before, and
political discourse. The literal “Radical, dangerous and around 400,000 people. This Malka Heifetz-Tussman, who
and metaphysical triumph of a sexy.” book’s quirky, unusual trans- wrote books I’d never heard of
certain sort of masculinity. The lations — many of them culled but will now seek out.
belief that one’s own happiness This is not the tagline for from the Yiddish Book Center’s In addition to “radical,
can only come with a brutal the 10th installment of the collection — will make you feel dangerous and sexy,” Stavans
cost, at some later date. The “Fast and Furious” franchise that loss more acutely. and Lambert also characterize
ways in which the behaviors or a new perfume “created by” Yiddish as “sweet, generous and
of our parents are passed on to Lady Gaga. Rather, it’s the way Here are just a few of the full of life.” This fine volume
us, consciously or not. On and Ilan Stavans and Josh Lambert delights the anthology presents: proves their point and serves
on. But there’s that darned old describe the Yiddish language. a 1936 letter to the Forverts both as an elegy for voices lost
religion of ours, which suffuses responding to an article about and an impetus for Yiddishkeit
the whole novel. It’s not the way most people female-to-male sex reassign- discovery. l
think of Yiddish, and that’s ment surgery, in which the
The novel has a plot and precisely the point. Stavans, a letter writer happily recalls a
professor of humanities and gender-nonconforming person

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Bensalem to Broadway: Actor Part of ‘Band’

T H E AT E R

MATT SILVER | JE STAFF

MARC GINSBURG was fresh The company of “The Band’s Visit” North American tour Photo by Matthew Murphy
out of Penn State’s musical the-
ater program the last time the If they were ever going to reaching out and saying ‘We’re in this context; it really is a
Bensalem native performed in do something like this, now coming to see the show, and we requirement for dealing with
Philadelphia. It was early 2004; was the perfect time, he said. can’t wait,’” Ginsburg said. “It’s the unpredictable nature of live
Ginsburg had landed a place in Ginsburg’s son is 3½ and not nice to know that even though theater. This was confirmed for
the national tour of Cameron yet in preschool, and his wife you haven’t seen or spoken to Ginsburg recently.
Mackintosh’s “Oliver.” Liza, an actor herself, is able to people in a while, they remem-
do voice-over work from the ber who you are and are willing The tour was in Cleveland;
“Either the Kimmel Center road. to come out and support you.” Ginsburg, in addition to play-
had just gone up or it was “We drive everywhere. Most Coming home for Ginsburg ing Sammy, was the emergency
being constructed,” Ginsburg often the company flies, but we means more excitement and understudy for the role of
recalled. “It was another life- drive; we get to see the country, fewer butterflies than when Simon, the Egyptian clarinet-
time ago.” and I get to see my family every he last played the Academy of ist. He’d only go on as Simon if
single day.” Music as a professional, as a all hell broke loose. It did. The Marc Ginsburg, 38, is a graduate
This week, Ginsburg returns. The Ginsburgs will hit more wide-eyed 23-year-old. regular Simon had a previously of Bensalem High School and Penn
He’ll be playing Sammy than 30 cities in the United “As far as performing in scheduled engagement. Then, State’s musical theater program. He
in “The Band’s Visit,” a story States and Canada before Philly, I’ve been doing this for suddenly, the understudy had a plays the role of “Sammy” in “The
about an Egyptian policemen’s they’re done. They’ve played a long time now, and I usually family emergency. Band’s Visit.”
band that’s been invited to play everywhere from the Kennedy don’t get nervous or anxious,”
the opening of an Arab cul- Center to the Kentucky Center he said. “They said, ‘We need you. Courtesy of Bond Theatrical Group
tural center in Petah Tikvah, (Louisville); they spent New “There are moments, cer- Can you learn everything
Israel. Things get interesting Year’s in Schenectady, New tain roles or certain demands in three days?’ I said, ‘Yeah, sure she was in a good place,
when the band shows up in Bet York, and mid-December in in a show that give you but- sure. No problem.’ What other and while they were there
Hatikva, a desolate, outwardly Minneapolis, where Ginsburg terflies. Luckily, I’ve found choice did I have?” asked they gave me incredibly
depressing desert town, ready joked it was a “balmy” 15 a routine to get past most of Ginsburg, laughing. helpful notes. Normally that
to play. A true fish out of water degrees below zero. that, but there’s no denying doesn’t happen. I got incred-
story with a multicultural Like Johnny Cash, this that when you have people in In addition to playing his ibly lucky.”
twist, the acclaimed Broadway young family’s been (almost) the audience who haven’t seen regular part, he learned the
musical won 10 Tony awards, everywhere. But, for Ginsburg, you perform in a really long lines, the blocking, the dancing While Ginsburg says that
including best musical; the there’s still something special time, there’s going to be some and a little Egyptian dialect. He particular scenario is rare, he
North American tour is now about coming home. anxiousness. But the second recruited a pit musician to teach assures the grind of auditions
in residence at the Academy of “I’m incredibly lucky you step on stage, you’re ready him how to hold the clarinet. and classes and day jobs is real.
Music through Jan. 19. because so many friends to go.”
The male lead Tewfiq is and family and people I hav- Being “ready to go” isn’t just “Luckily we got to do a cou- “But if you can’t see yourself
played by Sasson Gabay, a star en’t seen in years have been an empty performance cliché ple runs of the show before doing anything else, you got to
of Israeli stage and screen who I went on because we were go get it.” l
originated the role in the 2007 rehearsing a new leading lady,”
film version. The female lead, Ginsburg said. “The entire cre- [email protected];
Dina, is played by Janet Dacal, ative team came in to make 215-832-0737
an “In the Heights” alum.
For Ginsburg, whose
“Sammy” is one of the principal
Israeli characters, the chance
to be a part of another national
tour was too good to pass up.
The tough part would be leav-
ing his wife and young son in
Los Angeles, where the family
lives permanently, for a year.
The Ginsburgs’ solution was to
eliminate the tough part.
“We said, ‘Let’s pack up the
car and take a look at the coun-
try together,’” said Ginsburg of
his young family’s decision to
join him on tour.

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Gilbert Gottfried Riffs on Being Jewish

ARTS “Sharknado” 4, 5 and 6. He stage, all of a sudden my brain
ERIC SCHUCHT | JE STAFF aims to put himself out there clicks on and I go, ‘Boy, this
and see what comes his way, is pretty ridiculous what I’m
NEVER ATTENDED Hebrew admitting he’s never had a doing for a living.’”
school. Never had a bar mitzvah. good sense for preparing for
Never fasted for a High Holiday. the long term. While his Jewish identity
And if his mother ever made is brought up in jokes on
matzoh ball soup, it was probably “I’ve been lucky that like stage, for Gottfried, his Jewish
the instant kind from a box. a Jerry Lewis movie, stuff inheritance is more about
happens to me sometimes,” the neuroses and attitudes as
“With all that (said), if they Gottfried said. “Every now and opposed to the cultural aspects
rounded up all the Jews again, then, I’ll try something, other — although there is one Jewish-
I’d be pushed in, too,” Gilbert times stuff just happens. related quirk he inherited from
Gottfried said. “I know I’d be his upbringing.
shoved into the train cars and “It’s funny, because I get
gassed with the others.” really neurotic about traveling Gottfried recalls how as a
and working and being very kid he would watch TV with
He may not be practic- busy, and then I think my his father, who would point out
ing, but the cranky-voiced problem is that I’m in demand. who was and wasn’t Jewish in
comedian fully embraces his I’m like someone who has a the closing credits. If a celebrity
Jewish identity. Audiences can lemonade stand going, ‘Oh had a Jewish relative, converted
expect to see it on full dis- dammit. People are buying too to Judaism or was rumored to
play when Gottfried returns to much lemonade from me.’” be Jewish but wasn’t, you can
bet Gottfried knows about it.
Long before the fame,

There was ‘The Great Dictator’ where Charlie Chaplin was Hitler, but
even more important to me was The Three Stooges did two shorts where
Moe was Hitler. Aside from being a Stooges fan, I really like the idea of
making Hitler into a total joke, and it was a more important film than you
realize. You’re taking someone who is like this God figure and making
them look ridiculous. In that way, comedy can be strong.”

GILBERT GOTTFRIED Comedian Gilbert Gottfried will perform at Helium Comedy Club

Jan. 9-11. Photo by Arlene Gottfried

Philadelphia. He’ll be perform- Gottfried was a 15-year-old It’s a conversation topic that Great Dictator’ where Charlie “It’s like the one word that
ing 21+ stand-up at Helium performing stand-up at any pops up frequently on his Chaplin was Hitler, but even can sound like an insult at any
Comedy Club at 8 p.m. on open mic he could in New podcast, “Gilbert Gottfried’s more important to me was The point. You’d never say, ‘Oh,
Jan. 9 and at 7:30 p.m. and York City, “and I don’t think Amazing Colossal Podcast.” Three Stooges did two shorts you’re Roman.’ I guess it’s from
10 p.m. on Jan. 10 and Jan. my material has grown since where Moe was Hitler. Aside the use of persecution where
11. Gottfried will also be in then.” Comedy for Gottfried “This is where my Jewish from being a Stooges fan, I they would just be looked
the area on Feb. 8 to perform wasn’t a want, but a need. training comes in,” Gottfried really like the idea of making upon as so horrible, they still
at GameChangerWorld PA in said. “I don’t know what the Hitler into a total joke, and get blamed for things, and it
Allentown. “When I first started doing holidays are about. I don’t it was a more important film became like a cuss word. So
it, it was like I was addicted know most of the legends, but I than you realize. You’re taking when I hear someone say the
Gottfried, 64, made a name to it. There could be a major can find out who’s Jewish.” someone who is like this God word Jew, even when they’re
for himself for his memora- snowstorm or earthquake figure and making them look not putting them down, it
ble appearances on late-night going on, and I’d have to go to A Jewish tradition Gottfried ridiculous. In that way, comedy sounds like, ‘Ooo, what do they
TV, his role in the 1990 film the comedy clubs.” has taken part in is the time-hon- can be strong.” mean by that?’”
“Problem Child” and for voic- ored art of playing Adolf Hitler.
ing Iago the parrot in Disney’s His first paying gig was at Last May, Gottfried played the When discussing Jews and So is using the word Jew in
animated “Aladdin.” a cafe in the basement of a fuhrer in “Historical Roasts” comedy, Gottfried noted the your comedy a way to reclaim it?
church. He got $7, but a return with Jeff Ross on Netflix. This relation with the word Jew
Gottfried has kept an open appearance a few months later was actually the second time itself. He said other identities “I’d like to say yes, but it
mind when it comes to his only netted him $5. Gottfried has played Hitler, the like Italian or Irish don’t carry sounds a little too deep and too
career, which has led him first being in the 1991 B-horror the same negative connotation thought-out for me,” Gottfried
to do anything from read- Was it weird for a Jew to comedy “Highway to Hell.” as calling someone a Jew. It’s said, laughing. l
ing “Fifty Shades of Grey” perform at a church? something that’s always con-
for a CollegeHumor sketch “That was a lot of fun,” fused him. [email protected];
to playing a TV reporter in “Yeah, but it’s weird doing Gottfried said on play- 215-832-0751
anything in this business. ing Hitler. “There was ‘The
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Care for All Fellow Jews Like Family CANDLE LIGHTING

Jan. 10 4:36 p.m.
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and said, “By you shall Israel I would think that after the grandchildren cor-
BY RABBI DANIEL LEVITT

Parshat Vayechi invoke blessings, saying: ‘God all that, Jacob and his family rect him. They love each other the way in which Ephraim and
make you like Ephraim and would have learned its lesson as brothers, and they do not Menasseh respond to Jacob’s
Menasseh’ (Joseph’s sons).” about showing favoritism. Yet, have a rivalry that could lead test, showing brotherly love to
THE TORAH PORTION that This line is the introduction in this week’s Torah portion we to jealousy and hatred as it did each other, that the Jewish peo-
closes the first book of the Torah to the traditional blessing that see Jacob switching his hands in previous generations. When ple bless their sons to be like
signals the end of an era, and it a parent gives a son on Shabbat while blessing his grandchil- Jews bless their children, we are them for all time.
has a lesson for us about what it (the blessing for daughters dren and showing priority to saying that we want our chil- This message of caring for
means to be part of the Jewish is introduced with “may God the younger one over the elder. dren to be like Ephraim and all fellow Jews as one cares for
people. This lesson is derived make you like Sarah, Rebecca, When Joseph arrives at Menasseh, because they were his or her own family is a par-
from one of Jacob’s final actions Rachel and Leah”). What’s Jacob’s bed with his children, able to love and care about each ticularly important message for
before passing away. strange about this blessing is Jacob tells Joseph about how other without rivalry between us in these trying times with
Before Jacob died he spoke that we don’t know all that much God blessed him and that them. such a frightening increase in
to each of his sons and gave about Ephraim and Menasseh. Jacob will allow Joseph’s sons Jacob was able to see in his anti-Semitism.
them blessings. Jacob also What are we supposed to think to inherit as if they were is lifetime the reconciliation of Now more than ever we
blesses Joseph’s children. when we say, “God make you actual sons. Then, before bless- his sons, something Isaac and should go out of our way to
While giving them a blessing like Ephraim and Menasseh?” ing the children he says, “Who Abraham were never able to build interpersonal relationships
he does something strange. Every one of the forefa- are they?” We can assume that see. In the beginning of the that will foster this sense of fam-
Instead of putting his right thers’ homes had disturbing Jacob knew who they were. story of Joseph and his broth- ily among Jews of all different
hand on the elder’s head and family dynamics. Abraham is When Jacob says, “Who are ers, the Torah tells us that stripes and backgrounds. l
his left hand on the younger compelled by Sarah to banish they?” he is really wondering Joseph and his brothers could
one’s head as was the usual pro- Hagar and Ishmael, his other what type of people they are. not speak civilly to each other. Rabbi Daniel Levitt is the exec-
tocol, he crossed his hands put wife and son. Isaac and Rebecca He wants to know if they care But at the end of the story, they utive director of Hillel at Temple
his right on the younger one each had favorites, this led to about each other or if they are all dwelled together peacefully. University: The Edward H. Rosen
and his left on the older one. Jacob stealing Esau’s blessing rivals. He wants to see if they This is what made the Center for Jewish Life. The Board
Joseph noticed this and, and Esau’s subsequent hatred have learned from the family children of Jacob worthy of of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia
thinking that it was strange, of Jacob. And Jacob chooses history until that point or not. becoming the heads of the is proud to provide the Torah com-
he corrected Jacob. But Jacob a favorite, which causes his Jacob’s hand switching can tribes of Israel. Despite the mentary for the Jewish Exponent.
assured Joseph that he knew brothers to plot his murder. be seen as a test about their terrible family drama, by the
which one was which and that Although they never carried character and relationship. end they were able to come
he had a reason for switching that out, they did succeed in When Jacob crosses his hands together as a family and love
his hand. He then blessed them selling him as a slave. during the blessing, neither of each other as brothers. It is

Fox

Continued from Page 16

security line at the airport. through those highly secure, embrace it. We send our kids to learning to respect our dif- learn to stand up for themselves?
I still haven’t reached the hard-to-get-through doors, the a school where Judaism is cel- ferences, no matter what our How do they learn to educate
austerity melts away. Every vis- ebrated and valued no matter religions, makes our com- their peers about the facts instead
school office, but once I do, I itor is welcomed with warmth what kind of Judaism a stu- munity stronger and more of having to fight them about
need to sign in with a computer and kindness. Smiling and dent may practice. My son’s accepting of each other. often misunderstood causes such
to take my son out of school for as the boycott, divestment and
early dismissal. It may be harder to enter a Jewish day school these days, but once inside sanctions movement? What do
it’s a lot easier to become a proud Jew. we do to stem this tide and fight
That’s what it’s like to enter anti-Semitism — to teach our
a Jewish day school these days. laughing students. High-fives school offers what is called a College campuses are children to be brave?
And I couldn’t be happier. from teachers. The hurried dual-curriculum. He learns all the latest battlegrounds for
sound of feet rushing off to the secular subjects like math, anti-Semitism. Jewish college We send our kids to Jewish
I am grateful for all these class. This is a happy place and English, science and history, students have come under siege. day school.
precautions. I am grateful that it’s not often these days that can but he also studies Jewish his- No matter what side you’re on,
the local police department be said about many schools. tory, Hebrew, Jewish life and there is no place for hate among It may be harder to enter a
watches out for our kids and faith, action and social jus- college students who may dis- Jewish day school these days,
teachers. I am grateful that all This is how we Jews fight tice. Helping our children agree about politics or social but once inside it’s a lot easier
the parents understand and anti-Semitism. We don’t shy understand who they are and causes. How do our Jewish kids to become a proud Jew. l
abide by these often-cumber- away from who we are. We
some rules. I am grateful that Tina Isen Fox is a freelance writer
this school exists. It stands out in suburban Philadelphia. She
proudly in the neighborhood has written for The Philadelphia
with its flags of the United Inquirer and Chutzpah magazine,
States and Israel flying high. among other publications.

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everyone. That’s why we offer One Happy Camper and fifth-graders to experience the fun of camp Spend time with your friends and neighbors
grants for first-time campers (up to $1,000) and for a week or a weekend. After a few days of great while helping to keep our Jewish communities
need-based financial scholarships. That leaves more activities, making new friends and hanging with strong. Help us kick off the Jewish Federation
money to spend on other important things — like awesome counselors, kids know if they’re ready for of Greater Philadelphia’s 2020 campaign with a
slime ingredients. the plunge. day of tzedakah. Together, we can secure vital
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they rise to the challenge. Their resulting growth yada yada yada. But we also have activities to suit • Jewish Community Services Building*
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ask only three times for them to brush their teeth, dance, painting, photography, music, nature edu- Philadelphia
instead of nine. cation and cooking. They’ll come home with new Additional shift: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
talents uncovered and valuable new skills — like per- Site captain: Susan Freedman
3. Whatever your level of Jewish identity or fecting the art of making slime, for instance (see #1). • The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky
practice, there’s a Jewish camp that’s right for you. Enrichment Center of JFCS*
What are you waiting for? Find the right camp Bala Cynwyd
Don’t know your keppe from your kishkes? for your child at jewishphilly.org/camp, or contact Site captains: Amir and Stacey Goldman
That’s OK. No matter where you are on the Jewish Abby Weinberg, associate director of Jewish life and • Convergent Technologies, Inc.
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your comfort level. Paskow
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THURSDAY, JAN. 9 Rabbi Night Class. THURSDAY, JAN. 9
Rabbi Reuben Israel Abraham will
Drawing Class. host a free adult education class Music Listening Session.
By observing real-life setups, this at the Congregations of Shaare There are more than 1,000 phonograph records,
class focuses on how to create lines, Shamayim at 8 p.m. For more CDs and tapes in the collection of the Temple
forms, volume, shadows and light. All information, call the CSS office at Judea Museum inside Reform Congregation
levels welcome. $50 for four sessions 215-677-1600. 9768 Verree Road, Keneseth Israel. They cover every genre from
(Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30). Payment Philadelphia. “My Fair Lady” in Yiddish to Golda Meir speaking
and registration must be received at about the founding of the state of Israel, to
the front desk prior to class. Class FRIDAY, JAN. 10 klezmer classics, Israeli music, Broadway, music
size is limited. 12:45 p.m. KleinLife: by women, humor and more. Guest Hazzan
Northeast Philadelphia. 10100 Active Adult Friday. David Tilman will give insights as selections from
Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. A full day of activities for active adults. the collection are played at 11:30 a.m. 8339 Old
Coffee, tea and munchies while you York Road, Elkins Park.
Canasta Open Play. schmooze with friends at 8:30 a.m.,
Canasta walk-in friendly game. chair exercise or current events at 9:30 Paffy69 / iStock / Getty Images Plus
1-3 p.m. Social hall at Ohev Shalom of a.m., Kabbalat Shabbat service led by
Bucks County. Weekly open play for Rabbi Beth Janus at 10:30 a.m., hot call Mariya Keselman at 215-698- mountains of the seven continents. Torah Portion Discussion.
$2. To register, call 215-968-6755. kosher lunch from Betty the Caterer 7300, ext. 185. $5. 12:30 p.m. He will speak about his experiences at A discussion of the weekly parshah,
944 Second Street Pike, Richboro. at 11:30 a.m. and a performance by KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia. Congregation Or Shalom as part of entirely in Hebrew, will be held at
vocalist Fulvio Ranni at 12:15 p.m. RSVP 10100 Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. its Friday Night Speakers Series. 7:30 Germantown Jewish Centre. Services
Film Screening. by phone at 215-832-0539. KleinLife: p.m. 835 Darby Paoli Road, Berwyn. will be held prior and kiddush after.
“Witness Theater” is a documentary Center City. 2100 Arch St., Philadelphia. Shabbat Dinner. For more information, email joels7@
from award-winning filmmaker Oren B’nai Abraham Chabad will host Shabbat Savasana. hotmail.com. 11 a.m. 400 W. Ellet St.,
Rudavsky and Selfhelp Community Breakfast and Parshah. its Community Shabbat Dinner with Cantor Amy Levy will lead a Philadelphia.
Services. The film follows the journey Rabbi Alexander Coleman will explore guest speaker Alex Levin, director of yoga session at 8 p.m. Reform
of a nine-month-long project between the weekly Torah portion over a pediatric ophthalmology and ocular Congregation Keneseth Israel. 8339 Bagels and Bible.
Holocaust survivors and students delicious breakfast of bagels, lox and genetics at Wills Eye Hospital. He will Old York Road, Elkins Park. The Congregations of Shaare
in a Brooklyn high school. Across coffee in this weekly interactive class. speak about “Curing a Genetic Form Shamayim will host Bagels and Bible
generations, these individuals share 9 a.m. Young Israel of Elkins Park. of Blindness in Jews.” A kosher meal SATURDAY, JAN. 11 at noon. In lieu of a formal sermon,
their stories of loss, struggle and 7715 Montgomery Ave., Elkins Park. will be served. Services at 4:30 p.m. Rabbi Reuben Israel Abraham will
lives rebuilt, culminating in a series Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Fee is $25 per Torah, Bagels and Coffee. hold an informal Torah study session
of public performances where these Irina Fogelson Concert. person. 527 Lombard St., Philadelphia. Begin Shabbat morning at Old in the Karff Auditorium following
young people “bear witness” to A cultural experience of music, York Road Temple-Beth Am with services. Free bagels, cream cheese
survivor stories. RSVP at jfcsphilly. heritage, and creativity in multiple Musical Kabbalat Shabbat. a discussion of the weekly portion and coffee will be served. For more
org/witnessfilm or call 267-256-2018. languages (Yiddish, Hebrew, Hazzan Howard Glantz will lead including bagels and coffee at 9 information, call the synagogue office
7 p.m. The Barbara and Harvey Russian, Romani and English) by Irina a acoustic Shabbat service at a.m. followed by a peer-led Shabbat at 215-677-1600. 9768 Verree Road,
Brodsky Enrichment Center of JFCS. Fogelson. She will be accompanied by Congregation Adath Jeshurun. 6:15 service at 10:15 a.m. Casual dress is Philadelphia.
345 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd. Arthur Paley. For more information, p.m. 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park. appropriate, and everyone is welcome.
For more information, call 215-886- SUNDAY, JAN. 12
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-Rabbi David Wolpe, THE MAX WEBB SENIOR Road, Furlong. will lead a discussion on the weekly School while kids get creative with
RABBI OF SINAI TEMPLE LOS ANGELES parshah and talk about its context and the teaching team at Philly Art Center.
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat. history. All are welcome. 9 a.m. 410 Enjoy make-and-take art stations in a
TIM ROTH CLIVE OWEN Join Allen Krantz, Rabbi Eric Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. range of media. This event is geared
Woodward and Cantor Elizabeth toward families with children 2-5.
SONG NAMESTHE OF Shammash for a musical Shabbat at Contemplative Shabbat. Younger and older siblings welcome.
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11 a.m. Congregation Adath Jeshurun. information, call 610-667-5000. 1 p.m. UNIVERSITY. A GENIUS IDEA.
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publication, will be used to provide Sisterhood of Melrose B’nai Israel itemize), and you’ll advance revolutionary research.
conversation starters at this Women Emanu-El hosts a weekly mahjong
of Reform Congregation Keneseth game. Open to the entire kehillah. AFHU HEBREW UNIVERSITY
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8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Sisterhood. Contact 215-635-1505
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Lecture. Yiddish Culture Club. 90+ 11.3%
A multimedia presentation will be The Yiddish Culture Club, led by
given at Temple Beth Sholom by music Jack Belitsky, is a joint venture Rates are based on single life. Cash contributions produce
historian and native Liverpudlian Paul program by Northeast NORC and the annuity payments that are substantially tax-free.
Groom on the development of rock ‘n’ Congregations of Shaare Shamayim.
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Invasion. Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 the session will begin at 12:30 p.m.
at the door. Light Refreshments will be $2 will be collected to cover the light WWW.AFHU.ORG
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New Jersey.
Lunch and Learn.
MONDAY, JAN. 13 Discussion of the parshah of the week.
This session will be led by Rabbi
Talmud Study. Morton Levine. All are welcome. Noon.
This class asks the overarching 1801 Market St., 17th Floor, Philadelphia.
question: What is the Talmud trying
to tell us about shame/shaming? 11:45 Lunch and Learn.
a.m. Har Zion Temple. 1500 Hagys Discussion of the parshah of the week.
Ford Road, Penn Valley. This session will be led by Rabbi
Adam Jeff. All are welcome. Noon.
Wisdom of the (S)ages.
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Calendar equipment. Donations should be left with aging parents, the loss of your workshop based on the book “Buried Open to all. 11 a.m. 410 Montgomery
in the synagogue office. Items will be parents, family illness, and their in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Ave., Wynnewood.
Continued from Page 29 donated to benefit the clients of Jewish health, adult children and dating. Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding” by
Family & Children’s Services. Light Learn what the Torah teaches about David F. Tolin, Gail Steketee and Randy Torah Study.
Congregation Adath Jeshurun library. refreshments will be served. Call the people’s responsibilities in these O. Frost. Attendees will take a journey Midday Torah study with Rabbi Eric
7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park. synagogue office for details at 215-677- areas. 11 a.m. Har Zion Temple. 1500 together and learn the tools to address Lazar at noon. All are welcome.
1600. 9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia. Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley. the behaviors that impact your daily Temple Brith Achim. 481 S. Gulph
Yiddish Cultural Group. functions. Every participant will receive Road, King of Prussia.
Join the members of the Melrose WEDNESDAY, JAN.15 Lunch and Learn. a copy of the book. A 16-week support
B’nai Israel Emanu-El Yiddish Discussion of the parshah of the week. group and workshop for adults over Book Discussion Group.
Cultural Group for a discussion of Coffee and Conversation. This session will be led by Rabbi Gary 18. No longer taking reservations. The Book Discussion Group with
Yiddish language, culture, humor After morning minyan, enjoy coffee Charlestein. All are welcome. 12:30 The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Rita and MaryAnn, a joint venture
and history. Coffee, tea and desserts and an open forum for learning at p.m. 1710 Romano Drive, Norristown. Enrichment Center of JFCS. 345 program by Northeast NORC and the
served. Free and open to the 8 a.m. Rabbi Andrew Markowitz Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd. Congregations of Shaare Shamayim,
community. For more information, call will teach and answer your Jewish Bereavement Group. meets again at noon. “Tidelands” by
215-635-1505. 12:30 p.m. 8339 Old questions. Coffee and Conversation For the post-bereaved, held at Mahjong. New York Times best-selling author
York Road. Elkins Park. is free and open to the community. Northeast NORC, from 1-2:30 p.m. Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will Phillippa Gregory is the book selection
Adath Israel on the Main Line. 250 N. Free. Email rivkapowers@gmail. host a drop-in mahjong game at 7 for this meeting. A $2 donation is
Mahjong. Highland Ave., Merion Station. com or call 215-320-0351 to register. p.m. Bring your cards. Mahjong sets required. Light refreshments are
This mahjong group meets at 1 p.m. 8546B Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia. and cards will be for sale. For more served. Call 215-677-1600 for more
in the Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel Film Screening and Lecture. information, call 215-886-8000. 971 details. Transportation is available
synagogue chapel to play the game, have Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Divorce Clinic. Old York Road, Abington. through Northeast NORC at
fun and raise money for tikkun olam. Have Levinson wrote and directed four films For women contemplating or in 215-320-0351. 9768 Verree Road,
you heard of mahjong and want to learn about coming of age in Baltimore. the process of divorce. The New THURSDAY, JAN. 16 Philadelphia.
to play? Are you new in town looking for In this series, Temple University Beginnings Divorce Clinic will provide
the game? Have you lived in town and communications professor Irv Slifkin information and tools to help figure out Torah Study. Lunch and Learn.
want a new group to play with? The group will screen and take a closer look at how to take the next step. A 30-minute Study of commentaries found in The Righteous Among the Nations are
is always looking for new players. A $4 the themes, the relationships and the one-on-one consultation is available the Hertz Chumash, the Etz Hayim non-Jews who rescued Jews during
donation is asked per session. 300 S. 18th Jewish roots of “Diner” (1982), “Tin with an attorney, social worker, Chumash and the commentaries of the Holocaust, often at great peril to
St., Philadelphia. Men” (1985), “Avalon” (1990) and financial empowerment specialist modern biblical scholars to deepen their own lives. This presentation, as
“Liberty Heights” (1999). This is a four- and benefits specialist. Preregister our understanding of the first book part of Gratz College’s One Book,
Sisterhood Baby Shower. week series. $45. 10 a.m. Adath Israel. for a time slot (no walk-ins) with of the Bible. Lead by Rabbi Ira Flax. One Jewish Community program, will
The annual Baby Shower Mitzvah 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station. Stephanie at 1-866-JFCS-NOW. 3-6 10 a.m. Har Zion Temple. 1500 Hagys highlight righteous people who are
Project hosted by the Sisterhood of p.m. The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Ford Road, Penn Valley. less well known, but equally deserving
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim Parshat Hashavua. Enrichment Center of JFCS. 345 of remembrance. Lecture by Ruth N.
will be at 1 p.m. Starting Jan. 6, donations In this class for those between the Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd. Bible Study. Sandberg. Kosher lunch included. For
are being accepted for items such as ages of 45ish and 65ish, Rabbi Shawn The rabbis at Main Line Reform information, call 215-635-7300, ext. 155,
new clothing for babies through age 5, SimonHazani will focus on topics that Hoarding Workshop. Temple will lead an ongoing or email [email protected]. $25. Noon.
new bedding, diapers, bottles, formula, are relevant today, such as dealing JFCS is hosting a support group and discussion of the Tanakh over the year. 7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park.
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January 22 - 29 - February 5 –12 - 19
In just 5 weeks, learn to follow the prayer and gain an Helping Teens.
Rates of depression and suicidal
understanding of the Alphabet, Language, behavior in youth have increased
Vocabulary, Jewish concepts. significantly over the past few
decades. Learn how to identify signs
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suicidal behavior. Matthew Wintersteen
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will share insights on the identification
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Dorothy Barr (nee Dressler), December 25, Goldie Finkelstein, a longtime resident of Leon Goldberg, died on December 13, 2019. SHENBERG
2019; of Media, PA; loving mother of Robert Vineland, NJ, since 1951, and more recently Beloved wife Elaine (nee Fisher) and the late Funeral Chapels, Inc.
Wayne Barr, Susan Barr Gochman (Alan) and residing at Saltzman House, Springdale Esther (nee Medow); Loving father of Diane
Richard Barr (Michelle); also survived by 4 Road, in Cherry Hill, NJ, died December 28, (William) Pearson, Shelley Krakovitz, De- WE MAKE THINGS EASIER
cherished grandchildren. Graveside services 2019, at Vitas Hospice, Jefferson Stratford borah (Garth) Gruenfeld and Dina Gruenfeld; ...WE COME TO YOU
were held on Friday, December 27, 2019, at Hospital, Stratford, NJ. She was 90. Goldie, Dear brother-in-law of Sherry Goldberg and
Roosevelt Memorial Park, Trevose, PA. Con- a Holocaust Survivor, was born Golda Cukier, Kenneth (Judy) Fisher; Devoted grandfather Funeral Arrangements & Monuments
tributions in her memory may be made to the in Haifa, Israel. The second of four children of of Brian (Veronica), Scott, Erica, India, Elliot,
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Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Charity. up in Sosnowiec, Poland. She was 10 years and Stephanie (Ryan); Adoring great grand-
old, in fifth grade, when the Nazi's first occu- father of Catherine, Sol, Jack, Zoe, Josh, Howard D. Shenberg
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS pied her hometown. When Goldie was 13, in Sydney, Matthew, Jacob and Macallen. Con- Supervisor
March 1943, she and her older sister were tributions in his memory may be made to a
BRALOW grabbed off the street by the Nazis to be sent charity of the donor's choice. www.BerschlerandShenberg.com
to a forced labor camp. Her father was able
Donald Bralow, age 88, died on December to bribe the authorities to release his daugh- GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S JANUARY 9, 2020 31
25, 2019. Adored husband of the late Marion ters, but when they got to the gate to be RAPHAEL-SACKS
(nee Green); loving father of Dr. Scott (Vicki) freed, a senior Nazi SS officer said to her
Bralow and Marc (Albert Antonelli) Bralow; father, "Two sisters? Only one may go, you
dear brother of Dolores Gumerman and Den- must choose!" With her father unable to
nis (Judi) Bralow; devoted Pop-Pop of Ra- choose, Goldie volunteered to stay and for
chael (David) and Alexis; and adoring great- her sister to go home. Goldie was sent alone
grandfather of Mirabelle. Contributions in his to a slave labor camp called Graben, where
memory may be made to the American Heart she and other young women were forced to
Association, 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 700, manufacture textiles for the Nazi military.
Philadelphia, PA 19103. Goldie survived a death march in the winter
of 1945 from Graben to the concentration
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S camp Bergen-Belsen, where she was liber-
RAPHAEL-SACKS ated on April 15, 1945. She learned after lib-
eration that her entire family had been depor-
COHEN ted to Auschwitz in August, 1943, where they
were gassed and burned within hours of ar-
Beverly Cohen (nee Cashmer), December 27, rival. Goldie was left alone at 15 years old,
2019 of Upper Gwynedd, PA. Beloved wife of the sole survivor of her immediate and exten-
Andrew. Devoted mother of Rachael (Mi- ded family. After liberation, she met her fu-
chael) Fonseca and Matthew Cohen. Cher- ture husband Sol, also concentration camp
ished sister of Debbie Cashmer Downer, survivor, in a Displaced Persons camp in
Monica (Tim) Fisher and Stephen (Cindi) Stuttgart, Germany. They were married 66
Cashmer. Loving grandmother of Benjamin years, until Sol's death in June, 2013. They
and Katelyn. Contributions in her memory came to the United States as refugees in
may be made to the Lustgarten Foundation 1948, and after a brief time in New York City,
for Pancreatic Cancer Research. moved to Vineland, where they rebuilt their
lives as chicken farmers and egg processors.
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS They had three children, and Goldie was
totally devoted to rebuilding Jewish life and
FARBER to her family. Goldie published her memoir,
with Sol, entitled I Choose Life, in 2009. Gol-
Sylvia Farber (nee Cohen) on December 30, die was known for her elegance and beauty,
2019. Devoted mother of Arthur Farber and for her warmth, charm and kindness. Her
(Cheryl) and Celia Weinstein Brooks home was always an open and welcoming
(Richard). Loving grandmother of Jaclyn Ne- place, and she loved to entertain, to cook and
ham, David Neham (Leslie), Evan Farber to bake. She is survived by children Jack and
(Eve), Shana Korman (Alex). Great grand- Gail, Joe and Sara, Eve and Craig (Thomas);
mother of Jessica, Emma June, Hazel, Silas, grandchildren Adam and Hilary, Julie, Seth
Sophia. Great great grandmother of Ariella. and Sarah, Ilana and David, and great grand-
Contributions in her memory to Alzheimer’s daughters Mina and Aidan. Funeral services
Disease Research 22512 Gateway Center were held on December 31st. In lieu of
Drive PO Box 1950, Clarksburg, MD 20871- flowers, donations may be made to Beth Is-
1950. rael Congregation, Vineland, NJ; or the
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S in Washington, D.C.. ARRANGEMENTS are
RAPHAEL-SACKS under the supervision of Rone Funeral Ser-
vice, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland,
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Max Greenberg, December 26, 2019 of Arthur Levy, Dec. 27, 2019. Devoted hus- Evan Harris Pontz, Esq., 49, of Atlanta, Geor- Frances Ringlestein (nee Bechhoff) passed Malcolm H. Rosenfeld (b. 7/19/27 –
Voorhees, NJ. Devoted husband of the late band of Barbara Levy (nee Binder). Loving gia, died peacefully on December 31, 2019 away on December 31, 2019 at the age of 99, d.12/26/19 ) – passed away Thursday even-
Gloria (née Steiner). Loving father of Sharon father ofGayle Levy, Adina Levy, and the late after bravely battling complications from a of Sarasota & Bradenton, FL; formerly Elkins ing at Jefferson-Cherry Hill, surrounded by
Shipley, Tony (Michelina) Greenberg and Leonard Levy. Beloved grandfather of Lara, double-lung transplant he’d received May 30, Park PA; beloved wife of the late Jack loving family. The second son of the late
Willa (Marc) DeSouza. Proud Zeyda of Jason and Amanda Liebmann. He was an ac- 2019. He is survived by his wife Lanie Taylor Ringlestein, Sr.; loving mother of Jack (Ruth) Anna Ceaser and David Rosenfeld, Malcolm
Stephanie, Rachael, Anthony (z”l), Rebecca, complished lawyer who practiced in Chester, Pontz, Esq., and twin children, Alyssa Sarah Ringlestein, Jr. and Jean (Andy) Fox; de- and his beloved older brother Jay (d. 2003)
Eric and Theo. He was a distinguished and PA and then Media, PA. Contributions in his and Fletcher Jonah. He was predeceased by voted sister of Albert Bechhoff; adored were born and raised in the West Oak Lane
highly decorated Navy World War II veteran memory may be made to Wesley Enhanced sons Jake Taylor and Sawyer Brady, and grandmother of Ashley (Steve) Tabachnick; neighborhood of Philadelphia. As a child,
and an electronics engineer at the FAATC Living - Main Line or the Southern Poverty mother Shelly Sorkin Picker. Also surviving Jaclyn Fox, Yonah (Rabbi Jason) Kirschner; Malcolm was given the opportunity to attend
where he designed and developed “MRF”. He Law Center. are loving parents Curtis Pontz, Esq., (Leslie) cherished great grandmother of Luka and Za- Blue Mountain Camp in the Poconos; the ex-
was nominated for the 1998 Elder Statesman and step-father Bennett Picker, Esq., of Phil- yden Tabachnick and Bina Kirschner; loving perience was transformative and he returned
of Aviation Award. The family request that GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S adelphia, and devoted siblings Eden Pontz aunt and great aunt to many nieces, neph- for many summers after as a counselor.
contributions in his memory be made to a RAPHAEL-SACKS (Douglas Harsch) of New York, half-brothers ews, and cousins. Contributions in her Malcolm served in the Army Air Corps at the
charity of the donors choice. Ari (Corey) of Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, memory may be made to any of the follow- end of WWII, where he earned commenda-
LIPKIN Jared (Melanie) of Philadelphia, and Zachary ing organizations which had an impact on her tion, although just a teenager, for his skills in
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS of New York, and step-siblings Deborah Pick- life: Temple Sinai, Sarasota, FL, building and physical fitness training. He at-
Alan Barrie Lipkin, age 83, died on December er Vankin of Los Angeles, and David Picker www.templesinai-sarasota.org, her spiritual tended Temple University on the GI Bill. He
HIRSHORN 18, 2019. Beloved husband of Sarah (nee (Yukiko) of Rye, NY. There are many devoted home in Florida National Council of Jewish had a lifelong love of boats and, without the
Greenbaum); and loving father of Suzanne aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews Women Sarasota, FL www.ncjw.org or Re- resources to buy one as a very young man,
D. Bruce Hirshorn, age 93, died on January 1, (Richard Exelbert) Lipkin. Alan was a mem- as well. Evan was born and raised in Phil- form Congregation Keneseth Israel, Elkins he built his first boat in his parents’ garage.
2020. He was an owner of a furniture store ber of PARA, a graduate of West Phil- adelphia and its western suburbs. He gradu- Park, PA, www.kenesethisrael.org/, the syn- He was introduced to his future wife, Joan
who resided in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. adelphia High School, and was an Electron- ated from Lower Merion H.S. in 1988, Emory agogue where her children were raised. Emanuel, while visiting the Jersey shore with
Husband of the late Vivian (nee Tabbey); fath- ics Specialist for GE Aerospace for 36 years. University (B.A.,1992), and obtained his Mas- friends. They raised four daughters together,
er of Louis (Eileen) Hirshorn and Steven He battled ALS courageously for over 2 ters in Governmental Affairs at the University ROBERT TOALE & SONS FUNERAL HOME living in Moorestown, NJ, and were involved
(Robin) Hirshorn; brother of Paul (Terry) years. Contributions in his memory may be of Pennsylvania in 1994. He received his J.D. in many charitable causes. Malcolm built his
Hirshorn; uncle of Emily and Elizabeth; and made to The ALS Association, 321 Norris- from the University of North Carolina School ROSENSTEIN career in the mortgage industry, first in resid-
grandfather of Sabrina. Contributions in his town Rd., Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002. of Law (with honors, 1996). Evan lived and ential as an executive at South Jersey Mort-
memory may be made to Montgomery worked in Atlanta, Georgia, where he met, fell Matthew Reuben Rosenstein died on Decem- gage (Camden, NJ) later known as Associ-
County Association for the Blind, 25 E. Mar- GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S in love with, and married Lanie. He was a ber 23, 2019. Son of Jill Rosenstein and ated East Mortgage and, for most of his ca-
shall St., Norristown, PA 19401 or ElderNet RAPHAEL-SACKS Partner with Troutman Sanders LLP special- Richard Rosenstein; brother of Shoshana Ro- reer, as a real estate investor and independ-
of Lower Merion, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, izing in employment and labor law and a past senstein grandson of Michael and Claire ent commercial mortgage banker, arranging
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. MENDEL chair of the Atlanta Pro Bono Committee and Krassenstein, Harold and Marilyn Rosenstein; financing for apartment complexes, business
served as a member of the Board of Direct- also survived by uncles, aunts and cousins. and shopping centers, and hotels. Malcolm
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S Albert "Buddy" Mendel, on December 26, ors for the Atlanta Bar Association’s Labor Contributions in his memory may be made to had a reputation for integrity and proficiency
RAPHAEL-SACKS 2019. Beloved husband of Gladys and Employment Law Section. He was recog- the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation or Gift of in all his business dealings. He was a fre-
(Baylinson); Loving father of Laurie (Bill) nized for excellence in The Best Lawyers in Life or Old York Rd. Temple Beth Am or Lub- quent speaker at National Mortgage Bankers
HOFFMAN Hart; Adoring Pop-Pop of Mackenzie, Jack- America for Employment Law-Management avitch of Ft. Washington. Association conferences, and shared advice
son and Abigail. Contributions in his memory and Labor Law. He was also recognized by to homeowners and investors through his
Frieda Hoffman (nee Grajower)on, January 1, may be made to American Stroke Assoc., Atlanta Magazine, and was selected as a Leg- GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S column “Malcolm Rosenfeld Says…” which
2020.Beloved wife of the late Isadore Hoff- 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA al Elite Georgia Top Lawyer by Georgia Trend RAPHAEL-SACKS ran in The Philadelphia Bulletin in the 1960s-
man. Devoted mother of Abram (Andrea) 19103 www.stroke.org. Magazine. He wrote on legal topics for sever- 70s. He was known, also, for his sense of hu-
Hoffman and Bernard Hoffman (Ronni al respected publications. With respect to TO PLACE mor, and patiently-orchestrated practical
Silver).Loving Bubby of Naomi (Ron), Rinna GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S charitable causes, Evan believed in the im- A jokes – always unexpected, as he was nor-
(Erin), Michael, Miriam (Louis) and Eve. RAPHAEL-SACKS portance of not only providing financial sup- mally a reserved and businesslike gentleman.
Dear great grandmother of Luana, Bella, Clara port but his time as well. Evan's civic and MEMORIAL Malcolm enjoyed building as a side interest
and Grey.Contributions in her memory may MINTZER community accomplishments were many. He AD and, with his artist-wife, designed their fam-
be made to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Mu- organized and held annual fundraising walks Call ily’s distinctive, mid-century modern home
seum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Allison Marie Mintzer, 27, of Havertown, PA, for March of Dimes Georgia. He was in- (1958), participating in the initial construc-
Washington, DC 20024, www.ushmm.org. died Thursday, December 12, 2019. She is volved with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers 215.832.0749 tion, later expansions, and most of the land-
predeceased by her aunt, Elizabeth Jacobsen Foundation, held Board Memberships on the scaping and maintenance; he maintained a
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S Daniels, and survived by her two daughters, Atlanta Legal Aid Society and The LAM [email protected] frequently-used home workshop. In 2006, he
RAPHAEL-SACKS Kayden Mintzer and Isabella Clark; parents, Foundation, and was a former Board Chair of suffered his first serious stroke which led
Fredric Mintzer and Catherine Jacobsen; and Georgia Lawyers for the Arts and a board him to retire. He became a resident of Miami
KATZ a large extended family. In lieu of flowers, member for more than 20 years. He was Beach, FL, shortly after where his two young-
memorial contributions can be made to the chosen for Leadership Atlanta, Class of 2017, er daughters and all four of his grandchil-
Dr. Leonard S. Katz,December 27, 2019, of PA Harm Reduction Coalition, paharmreduc- where he joined a select group in supporting dren reside. Malcolm is survived by his wife
Moorestown, NJ. Beloved husband of Louise tion.org or Lakeside Girls Academy, 111 public interest initiatives. He was also recog- of 64 years, Joan, and their daughters: An-
Katz. Dear father of Sandy Wirtshafter and Chestnut Lane, North Wales, PA 19454, ht- nized as Attorney of the Year by the Pro Bono drea Rosenfeld, Lisa (Michael) Rosen, Nanci
David (Theresa) Katz. Loving grandfather of tps://lakesidelink.com/education/schools/girls Partnership of Atlanta. Evan loved his pro Rosenfeld, and Susan Johnson; as well as
Josh (Sonia), Ben, Michael and Lauren. Ador- -academy/. Visitation at 10 a.m. and Funeral bono work because it constantly reminded four grandchildren: Max and Adam Frater;
ing great grandfather of Maya. Dr. Katz was a Service at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 11th at him how so many in society need help -- and Nicole and Evan Johnson. Friends and family
family physician in Willingboro and Riverside, West Laurel Hill Funeral Home, 225 Belmont how powerful help from a caring lawyer can will participate in a memorial service at:
NJ for over 44 years. Contributions may be Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. be. While living down South, he remained Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St., Phil-
made to Jewish Family & Children’s Service proud of his Philadelphia roots, best reflec- adelphia on Monday, December 30 at 11:30
www.jfcssnj.org WWW.WESTLAURELHILL.COM ted in his continued dedication to the city’s a.m. Shiva will be at the family home in
sports teams. Since boyhood, he was an avid Moorestown for three days following me-
PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Inc. A Community baseball card and sports memorabilia collect- morial. Contributions in his memory are en-
Remembers or. While in the ICU at Johns Hopkins Hospit- couraged to a charity of your choosing. Mal-
LESSER al he found extra strength wearing his Phil- colm enjoyed a long and great life, and has
Monthly archives of lies hat and from the inspirational Eagles instructed all who loved him, “No Moping!”
Selma Lesser, December 30, 2019. Wife of Jewish Exponent Death Notices quote, “We’re from Philadelphia and we
the late Sydney Lesser. Mother of Shelley fight.” His most cherished and important ac- PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc.
Siegel (Joel), Philip Lesser, and Laurel Zimet are available online. complishment was his family. A defining trait
(Daniel). Also survived by 4 grandchildren was his selflessness. He always had a kind SNEGAROFF
and 5 great grandchildren.Contributions in www.JewishExponent.com and helpful word for others. Even throughout
her memory may be made to Jewish Federa- his many health struggles he continued to Catherine “Kitty” Snegaroff (nee Berlin) on
tion Of Greater Philadelphia, 2100 Arch give support to others. He will be re- December 29, 2019 at the age of 104. Wife of
Street, Phila., PA 19103. Funeral services membered as a loving father, husband, son, the late Irvin. Mother of Alan Snegaroff (Judy
were held on Sunday, January 5, 2020. and brother. Funeral services were held at Ar- Schuster) and Jane (Peter) Silbering. Grand-
lington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, mother of Todd Snegaroff, Rachel (Brian)
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S Georgia, Sunday January 5th. Fringer and Aaron Snegaroff; great-grand-
RAPHAEL-SACKS. mother of Sarah and Zachary. Contributions
www.JewishExponent.com in her memory may be made to the Americ-
LEVENKRON an Cancer Society, 1818 Market St., Suite
2820, Philadelphia PA 19103,
Albert Levenkron on December 28, 2019 at www.cancer.org
the age of 87. Husband of the late Linda. Be-
loved father of Andy (Wendy) Levenkron and GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
Steven (Kim) Levenkron. Grandfather of Eric, RAPHAEL-SACKS
Matthew, Marissa, Haley and Brandon. Broth-
er of Estelle Golberg. Contributions in his To place a Memorial Ad
memory may be made to Pennsylvania SPCA, call 215.832.0749
350 E. Erie Ave, Philadelphia PA 19134
wwwpspca.org

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of New Jersey. A number of his opinions
have been officially reported, or the subject of
textbook comment. He was elected a Fellow
of the American Bar Foundation. During his
COMMUNITY / deathstenure on the Court, he served in every divi-
sion including Probate and General Equity.
From 1992 to 1995, he was the designated
Environmental Judge for Atlantic and Cape
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or, and in 1997 returned as Special Counsel
David Yanofsky on December 27, 2019. Be- to the firm he had founded. His time and en- Ruth Weintraub (nee Rosenzweig) on Solving Elder Care Law Issues with Respect and Compassion
loved husband of Marilyn (nee Adler); Loving ergy continued to flow to his many civil and November 26, 2019. She was 102 years
father of Amy (Ravinder) Singh and Beth philanthropic interests. In 1998, Judge Wein- old.Devoted Wife to the late Joseph Wein- (856) 616-2923 | (215) 546-5800
(Harold) Stern; Dear brother of Carol DiBos- stein received the honor Professional Lawyer traub.Devoted Mother to the late Harriet CHERRY HILL | TURNERSVILLE | HAMILTON
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memory may be made to a charity of the also served as Chairman of the Board of nephews. Ruth was very bright and would ROTHKOFFLAW.COM
donor’s choice. Trustees of Stockton College. While his pro- have succeeded in any profession. An Expert
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RAPHAEL-SACKS Judge Weinstein’s life has been his love and father’s Antique store on 10th and Pine Honor
support of Israel. Perhaps above all, to his Streets in Philadelphia. She devoted 50 years the memory
WEINSTEIN family and close friends, Judge Weinstein will of her life to caring for her daughter who had
be remembered for his spirit of tzedakah –a severe disabilities. Despite those difficult of your
The Honorable Gerald Weinstein, of Margate, Hebrew term that literally means “justice,” challenges, Ruth never complained or felt loved one …
New Jersey, surrounded by his beloved fam- but with a special emphasis on charity, such sorry for herself. She had an incredible per-
ily left this life on Monday evening, Decem- that the one who gives benefits as much as if sonality, keeping everyone laughing in the as- CALL 215-832-0749
ber 30, 2019, to enter his eternal life. Born in not more than the one who receives. Judge sisted living facility she resided at for the last TO PLACE YOUR
1930 and raised in Atlantic City on Tenness- Weinstein will be remembered, first and fore- 15 years, even in her last few month of life. YAHRTZEIT AD.
ee Avenue, Judge Weinstein was educated in most, for embodying tzedakah, as he has Everyone else’s well-being was all she cared
the public school system, and graduated made an impact on many lives, locally and in about. Her life was an incredible example of classi ed@
from Atlantic City High School in 1948. It was Israel. Judge Weinstein served as a member how to live. She will be deeply and pro- jewishexponent.com
earlier, in Massachusetts Avenue Elementary of the New Jersey-Israel Commission, and as foundly missed.
School, that he met his life-long love, then President of the Jewish Federation of At- JANUARY 9, 2020 33
Claire Modiano of Atlantic Avenue (near the lantic and Cape May Counties, the Milton and GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
corner of Maryland) in Atlantic City, and said Betty Katz Jewish Community Center (JCC) of RAPHAEL-SACKS
often, when he looked at her framed photo Atlantic County and Chairman of both the
from that era, “First time I saw her I knew I UJA/Federation annual campaign and the WILDER
would marry her. I said, that one is mine.” A State of Israel Bonds campaign for both At-
declaration that indeed became true. Judge lantic and Cape May Counties. He was a Selma Wilder (neé Dubin), on January 2,
Weinstein and Claire formed a relationship as founding member of the Atlantic County 2020. Devoted and loving wife of the late
he went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts Chapter of the National Conference of Christi- William Wilder and dedicated and loving
from Dickinson College in 1952—the same ans and Jews, founding member Board of mother of Stuart Wilder and Jeffrey Wilder,
year the intended couple married on Septem- Directors of Shalom House, and founding and her daughter-in-laws Beth L. Snyder,
ber 7th. That same month, the couple moved member of the Holocaust Resource Center at D.M.D and DeAunn C McLain. Proud and lov-
to Fort Lee, in Petersburg, Virginia, where Stockton College of New Jersey, of which he ing grandmother of Jacob and Süki Wilder.
Judge Weinstein served in the U.S. Army for was also Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Daughter of the late Samuel and Molly Dubin.
two years. Upon his completion of military Council from 1989-1994. He also served as a Contributions in her memory may be made to
service, he returned to Dickinson School of member of the Board of Governors of the the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America,
Law, and earned his LL.B. in 1956, and his Jewish Agency for Israel and as a member of https://alzfdn.org, 322 Eighth Avenue, 16th
J.D. in 1964. During the law school years at the Boards of United Israel Appeal and United Floor, New York, NY 10001.
Dickinson, and his early career practicing Jewish Appeal. The list is not complete, as
law, Judge Weinstein and Claire started a Judge Weinstein and his wife Claire, who sur- GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
family. Their first son Julian was born in Carl- vives him, have planted seeds that continue RAPHAEL-SACKS
isle, Pennsylvania, in 1955, and James Modi- to nourish communities and Jewish organiza-
ano Weinstein born in Atlantic City in 1958. tions, both locally and abroad, they have sup- WITONSKY
Judge Weinstein was formally admitted to the ported in Israel and locally. In honor of his
New Jersey Bar Association in March of 1957 great contribution to the ongoing support of Florence “Pecki” Witonsky (nee Sherman), on
while practicing as an active trial lawyer at Ethiopian Jews in Arad, Israel, Judge Wein- December 29, 2019. Wife of Carl Witonsky.
the firm of Lloyd, Megargee, Steedle, Wein- stein has been awarded Honorary Citizenship Mother of Seth Witonsky and Peter (Donna)
stein and Horn; he became Partner in 1964. by the City of Arad, and loved most his visits Witonsky. Sister of Esther (Lionel) Arlan and
In 1968, he was a founding member of the to Israel, and the community he supported, Joe (Sabina) Sherman. Grandmother of Alex-
firm Horn and Weinstein, formed with Le- which could not be named without bringing andra Witonsky. Contributions in her memory
onard Horn. From 1969 to 1978, Horn and tears to Judge Weinstein’s eyes. At home, may be made to Jewish National Fund,
Weinstein became Horn, Weinstein, Kaplan Judge Weinstein was instrumental in found- www.jnf.org, or to Cape May Bird Observat-
and Goldberg, the period in which Judge ing Shalom House, the idea of which came in ory, www.njaudubon.org
Weinstein’s dedication to what would be- 1970 when along with Murray Schneier and
come several decades of service in the in- Harry Brown, Judge Weinstein wondered GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
terest of civic and community concerns what would become of aging Jews who lived RAPHAEL-SACKS
began to flourish. During this time, he served in the inlet section of Atlantic City displaced
as County Counsel for Atlantic County, At- by the casinos. Judge Weinstein was also Honor the memory
lantic County Freeholder in 1971, counsel to active in the Milton and Betty Katz Jewish of your loved one...
the Atlantic County Sewage Authority as well Community Center, and in his role as past
as a member of the New Jersey Economic President of the JCC referred to the organiza- Call 215.832.0749 to
Development Counsel for two terms, as ap- tion as “the center of Jewish life on this is- place your memorial.
pointed by Governor Richard Hughes. In land,” to which in an Atlantic City Press art-
1978, Judge Weinstein was appointed to the icle, Associate Executive Director Marg Man-
bench and prior to retirement from the New cuso told the Press, “The JCC is 100 years
Jersey Superior Court in 1995 he had served old, and he’s been a member for 75 of them.”
for 17 years as a trial judge, including seven Judge Weinstein, a member of Shirya Hayam
years as Presiding Judge of the Civil Division synagogue of Ventnor, is survived by his
wife, Claire, his son Julian and his partner
Lauren Gonzalez, and his son James and wife
Beverly Weiss. The family asks that dona-
tions be made in honor of Judge Gerald
Weinstein, to the Sara & Sam Schoffer Holo-
caust Resource Center at Stockton Uni-
versity, and the Milton and Betty Katz JCC.

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of the Court for Atlantic and Cape May
Counties. He presided over myriad cases, and
was named by the New Jersey Law Journal
among the top twelve trial judges in the State
of New Jersey. A number of his opinions
have been officially reported, or the subject of To place a Memorial Ad
textbook comment. He was elected a Fellow
of the American Bar Foundation. During his
tenure on the Court, he served in every divi- call 215.832.0749
sion including Probate and General Equity.
From 1992 to 1995, he was the designated
Environmental Judge for Atlantic and Cape
May Counties. Following retirement in 1995,
Judge Weinstein remained involved in the
legal profession as an arbitrator and mediat-
or, and in 1997 returned as Special Counsel
tJoEthWe fIiSrmHhEeXhaPdOfoNunEdNedT. H.CisOtimMe and en- JEWISH EXPONENT
ergy continued to flow to his many civil and
philanthropic interests. In 1998, Judge Wein-
stein received the honor Professional Lawyer
of the Year from the New Jersey Commis-

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ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES CORPORATE NOTICES STATEWIDE ADS SENIORS TO SENIORS To Place a
ESTATE of JOSEPH MERSCHEN; ESTATE OF LIBBY KOHN, DE- ESTATE OF WALTER M. FAVAC- Moto Workshop Inc. has been in- Classified
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Late of Philadelphia, PA. Late of the Township of Upper CHIA, DECEASED. the Pennsylvania Business Corpor- Are you a single Ad
LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION Merion, Montgomery County, PA Late of Philadelphia ation Law of 1988. ATTENTION!!! woman from 65-80?
on the above estate have been LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the GrowthCounsel Are you a single Would you like to CALL:
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request all persons having claims the undersigned, who request all the undersigned, who request all Suite 301 Would you like to meet an NICOLE MCNALLY
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same, and all persons indebted to to make known the same and all to make known the same and all Pursuant to the requirements of amazing man? seeking a match for
the decedent to make payment persons indebted to the decedent persons indebted to the decedent section 1975 of the Pennsylvania Local matchmaker is one of my clients.
without delay, to Theresa Mer- to make payment without delay to to make payment without delay to Business Corporation Law of 1988, seeking a match for
schen, 6 Elizabeth Lane, Levittown, CAROL LYNN KOHN, EXECUTRIX, JENNIFER LYN KRAMER, EXEC- notice is hereby given that JOE one of my clients. JINLLo EfeLeLIsO.T
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ESTATE OF JUDITH E. RAIDMAN, LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on tion organized under the laws of Philadelphia, PA 19135 will be forwarded once a week on Friday.
DECEASED. the above Estate have been gran- the state of New York, has applied Auto or Wanted: To answer a Senior to Senior ad,
Late of the Township of Lower ted to the undersigned, who re- for registration in Pennsylvania un- RNS Pizzeria, Inc. has been incor- Donate your car, truck or van. address your reply to:
Merion, Montgomery County, PA quest all persons having claims or der the provisions of Chapter 4 of porated under the provisions of the Help veterans find jobs or start a JE Box ( )
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the demands against the estate of the the Associations Code. The ad- Pennsylvania Business Corpora- business. Call Patriotic Hearts Classified Dept.
above Estate have been granted to decedent to make known the same dress of its principal office under tion Law of 1988. Foundation. Fast, FREE pick-up. 2100 Arch Street 4th Floor
the undersigned, who request all and all persons indebted to the de- the laws of the jurisdiction of form- Michael Acosta, Esquire Max tax-deduction. Operators are Philadelphia, PA 19103
persons having claims or demands cedent to make payment without ation is 2 Joyce Pl., Stony Point, Acosta & Associates, LLC standing by! Call 1-866-990-155
against the estate of the decedent delay to CAROLYN E. COOPER and NY 10980 and the address of its 8558 Glen Campbell Road Miscellaneous: DEADLINE -
to make known the same and all MARIAN COOPER, ADMINIS- proposed registered office in this Philadelphia, PA 19128 Dental Insurance: Call Physicians
persons indebted to the decedent TRATRICES, c/o Jay E. Kavitz, Esq., Commonwealth is c/o 2021 Arch Mutual Insurance company for TO PLACE YOUR SENIOR TO SENIOR AD
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persons indebted to the decedent 19004, Media, PA 19063 Hall, Philadelphia, PA for hearing.
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WANTED TO BUY Opinion

LEGAL SERVICES Sacks Jewish community has a fine example in
its Community Security Trust which, with
ATTORNEYS! Continued from Page 17 the support of government grants, monitors
risks, enlists thousands of volunteers to
ADVERTISE YOUR LEGAL NOTICES Muslim world. Hence the emergence of stand security duty and works closely with
AND LEGAL SERVICES anti-Zionism as the new anti-Semitism. the government and local police forces.
“Lone wolves” tend to seek soft targets, and
WE GUARANTEE These concerns do not, in and of them- the Jewish community must ensure as far as
THE BEST RATES! selves, lead to anti-Semitism. One other possible that there are no soft targets.
factor must be added.
WE CIRCULATE THROUGHOUT THE Next, we must recognize that while we
TRI-STATE AREA (PA, NJ, DE) When bad things happen, good people have enemies, we also have friends — and
ask, “What did I do wrong?” They put their they are many and strong. In Britain, as we
CALL THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT FOR DETAILS house in order. But bad people ask, “Who faced a leader of the opposition who many
did this to me?” They cast themselves as of us felt has made his party a safe haven
215-832-0749 or 215-832-0750 victims and search for scapegoats to blame. for anti-Zionists and anti-Semites, it was
enormously important that non-Jews from
classifi[email protected] The scapegoat of choice has long been all walks of life came out in our support. It
FAX: 215-832-0785 the Jews. They were the archetypal outsid- made us feel we were not alone.
ers. For a thousand years, they were the
most prominent non-Christian minority in Many surveys in the United States have
Europe. Today, the state of Israel is the shown that Jews are the most admired of all
most significant non-Muslim presence in minorities. We cannot fight anti-Semitism
the Middle East. It is easy to blame Jews alone. The victim cannot cure the crime. We
because they are conspicuous, because they need to make friends who will stand with
are a minority and because they are there. us and help lead the fight. This is best done
by explaining how anti-Semitism endangers
Anti-Semitism has little to do with Jews everyone, because the hate that begins with
— they are its object, not its cause — and Jews never ends with Jews.
everything to do with dysfunction in the
communities that harbor it. Lastly, we must never forget the message
of Chanukah: Fight back. Never be afraid.
Anti-Semitism, or any hate, becomes Whatever the threats, be proud to be Jewish
dangerous in any society when three things and share this pride with others.
happen: when it moves from the fringes
of politics to a mainstream party and its At times our history has been written in
leadership; when the party sees that its tears, yet we have outlived every empire and
popularity with the general public is not every civilization that sought to destroy us.
harmed thereby; and when those who stand Our spirit, symbolized by the Chanukah
up and protest are vilified and abused for candles, is indomitable. Where others spread
doing so. darkness, let us bring light. l

All three factors exist in Britain now. Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks is a global faith leader,
The same must not be allowed to happen in philosopher and the author of more than 30 books,
America. who served as chief rabbi of the United Kingdom
and Commonwealth from 1991 until 2013.
What, then, must we do? The first prior- This op-ed first appeared at JTA.org.
ity must be to strengthen security in Jewish
venues, to intensify police patrols and to
develop habits of vigilance. The British

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BIRTH ENGAGEMENT

DYLAN MATTHEW KAUFMAN NATTER-ZIELINSKI

Cindy and Gary Loewenstern of Maple Carole and Howard Natter of Huntingdon
Glen announce the birth of their grandson, Valley announce the engagement of their
Dylan Matthew (Meir Eshel) Kaufman, on son, Evan Scott, to Danica Rose Zielinski,
March 24, 2019. daughter of Teri and Pete Zielinski of
Congers, New York.
Dylan is the son of Marni (née
Loewenstern) and Bruce Kaufman of Evan graduated from Rochester Institute
Newton, Massachusetts. of Technology with a bachelor of science
degree in information security and foren-
Sharing in their happiness are Uncle sics. He is a specialist in the Army at Fort
Josh, great-grandfather Lee Gelman, and Meade, Maryland.
many great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins.
Dylan Matthew is named in memory of his Danica graduated from Rochester
maternal great-grandmother, Peggy Gelman, and his maternal great-great-grand- Institute of Technology with a master of science degree in secondary education
mother, Esther Kaplan. for the deaf and hard of hearing. She is the lead house manager at the Folger
Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C.

The couple is planning a spring 2021 wedding.

COMMUNITYBRIEFS

Solomonov Makes JTA List of Resolution Institute since 2012. In prior years, Maltin
‘The Jews Who Defined the 2010s’ Before that, he served for more served as a member of the
WHAT DOES PHILADELPHIA restaurateur than 14 years as a Workers’ national Affiliate Development
Michael Solomonov have in common with Israeli Compensation Judge. and Support Committee, the
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, presiden- In his inaugural speech Ad Hoc Committee on the
tial candidate Bernie Sanders, hip-hop star Drake, last month, Snyder referenced reorganization of CHADD’s
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “Wonder issues of importance to the relationship with its affiliates
Woman” star Gal Gadot and Facebook founder Mark Jewish community. and the Initial Organizing
Zuckerberg, among other notable names? “We have also seen a fright- Committee for the Affiliate
ening rise in the incidence of Advisory Board.
They’re all part of the JTA list of “The Jews who intolerance of others in both Judge A. Michael From 2013-2015, Maltin Larry Maltin
defined the 2010s.” speech and actions. I am Snyder and Maryland-based Janette Courtesy of CHADD
reminded that 2020 is also the
“Solomonov boasts four James Beard awards, two Courtesy of Patterson conducted original
best-selling cookbooks and more than eight restau- A. Michael Snyder
rants to his name, including the renowned Zahav
and the popular Dizengoff hummus restaurant in anniversary of another event in history. 2020 marks research on “The Impact of ADHD on the Extended
Philadelphia,” JTA wrote. “Intentionally or not, he the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz- Family” and co-authored two articles in Attention
has brought a passion for Israeli cuisine to the masses Birkenau, a place of unspeakable horror to millions, magazine. They were also co-presenters on “ADHD
of North America. He believes that food belongs to and the concrete representation of what happens to a and the Extended Family: Exploring the Impact of
everyone, and has sought to bring the Israeli tradition society when intolerance of others is not resisted. ADHD on the Extended Family and Identifying
of ripping, tearing, dipping and sharing to more and “When no one speaks out against it, hatred and Strategies for Improved Coping Mechanisms” at the
more willing eaters.” intolerance gain strength and grow. We cannot hes- 2014 CHADD Annual Conference.
itate, as a group of lawyers and judges, to speak out And in 2017, Maltin helped create a new CHADD
Solomonov and business partner Steve Cook were when we see intolerance in our own country,” he said. Affiliate in Philadelphia.
credited with “the food gospel” that brought ingre-
dients such as tahini, harissa, labne, halloumi and Elkins Park Man Recognized by Soccer Talk Show Debuts on 610ESPN
preserved lemon to the public. National Organization A soccer talk show hosted by a father-and-son team
Larry Maltin of Elkins Park received the national from Congregation Beth El in Yardley debuted Jan. 7
Jewish Judge Assumes Lead of Volunteer Leader of the Year Award from Children and on 610ESPN.
Philadelphia Bar Association Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder for
Judge A. Michael Snyder became in January the first his ongoing commitment to the ADHD community. Rich Gorelick, a retired corporate executive and
former sitting judge to assume the role of chancellor lawyer who now consults, and his son Rusty, a soph-
in the 218-year history of the Philadelphia Bar Maltin was cited for creating a “Teachers Card” omore at Boston University, host the show from 4-5
Association. (recognizing ADHD in the classroom) — a tool for p.m. It also will be available on IHeartRadio, be fea-
educating teachers and parents to help students with tured as a podcast and repeated on WWDB-AM Talk
Snyder is a Philadelphia native, a 1974 graduate of ADHD. The Teachers Card has been distributed in 860 on Tuesdays from 8-9 a.m.
Temple University Law School, an adjunct professor thousands of copies to schools, parents, community
at Temple’s Beasley School of Law and president of the organizations and ADHD professionals. The show will review major soccer events from the
Louis D. Brandeis Law Society Foundation. He also is week, include an interview, feature segments about
the father of Rabbi Josh Snyder, executive director of Maltin has been a CHADD member for more teams and leagues worldwide, and take phone calls.
Goucher College’s Hillel. than a decade, joining the board of what is now
the BuxMont CHADD and serving as a program “We believe there is an unmet need right now on
Snyder has served as an arbitrator, fact finder, coordinator for its parents group until mid-2019. He sports talk radio for soccer fans to hear about the
mediator or special master with The Dispute remains the affiliate’s treasurer. best teams and leagues in the world, as well as our
Philadelphia Union,” Rich Gorelick said. l

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NEWSMAKERS The Jewish Residents’ Council at Ann’s Choice celebrated both Shabbat and Chanukah on
Dec. 27. The JRC Board of Directors lit the Chanukah candles and served sufganiyot after
On Dec. 12, Gratz College hosted Pulitzer Prize-winning lighting Shabbat candles.
journalist Debbie Cenziper to talk about her book “Citizen 865.”

From left: David Weinstein, Debbie Cenziper and Paul Finkelman
Courtesy of Gratz College

Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel hosted its 15th annual
Chanukah luncheon for residents of Federation Housing.

From left: Phyllis Halpern, Sid Forman, Ruth Lowenthal, Barbara Steimen, Barbara Joseph, Helen Newman,

Mimi Travis and Sandy Hellor Photo by Bernie Roseman

KleinLife in Northeast Philadelphia hosted a Diabetes Health Fair to call the public’s attention
to Diabetes Month and to kick off the Subaru Share The Love holiday program benefiting
RSVP Philadelphia’s Home Delivered Meals Program. The event offered free diabetes and blood
pressure screenings and featured vendors showcasing health-related services to area seniors, as
well as a farmers market.

Residents of Samuel Tabas Apartments and service coordinator Irene

Morgovsky enjoy a luncheon. Courtesy of Alyssa Moss

From left: Frances Fleisher and Alyssa Moss From left: Andre Krug, Lana Pozdnyakov, Yolanda Goldberg and Leah Sorokorensky
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Members, officers, teachers and students from the Jewish Children’s Sunday Members of the National Council of Jewish Women Greater Philadelphia Section
School and KidSpace programs at KleinLife in Northeast Philadelphia joined participated in their annual project “Goodies for the Good Guys,” assembling
together for an intergenerational Chanukah candlelighting ceremony. trays of sweets for the emergency services employees of Montgomery and Bucks
counties who work on Christmas. The volunteers delivered the trays to police
and fire departments, first responders and hospital emergency rooms.

Shelly Geltzer (back) with students Photo by Stephanie Hampson Volunteers from the National Council of Jewish Women Greater Philadelphia Section
Courtesy of NCJW

KleinLife in Northeast Philadelphia hosted a salute to area veterans and About 20 people attended a brunch at Moishe House Philadelphia, where Paulina
veterans organizations as a prelude to Veterans Day. Retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Koyfman and Yana Tolmacheva led a conversation about the opening of a new,
Larry Holman spoke about how the world has changed since the war in Vietnam. Russian-speaking Moishe House in Philadelphia.
The salute included the presentation of the colors by the Frankford High School
Honor Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of “The Star Spangled
Banner” and “God Bless America.”

From left: Isadore Goldberg, Larry Holman, Shelley Geltzer, Mary Ferrer, Gilbert Benedict From left: Paulina Koyfman and Yana Tolmacheva Photo by Selah Maya Zighelboim

and Jerry Frank Photo by Stephanie Hampson

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Healing is a journey.

Healing takes time and proper care. Going from
hospital to home can be challenging for patients
who are not fully recovered.

A division of Abramson Senior Care,
Birnhak Transitional Care is a regional
leader in short-term rehabilitation,
specializing in helping patients
continue to heal and gain strength
after a hospitalization.

We are pleased to announce that our
fully renovated facility at Lankenau
Medical Center is now available.

To learn more, call Abramson Care 888.340.0080
Advisors, any time, day or night. abramsonseniorcare.org

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