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Holocaust taught TOBY TABACHNICK | JE FEATURE
in most schools in
Pennsylvania. LOS ANGELES — STRIKING a unify- Members of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Jewish Community Relations Council
ing note against a background that has
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events in relations between the Jewish
LOCAL state and the American Jewish commu- the U.S. Capitol on D.C. Advocacy Day. Photo provided
nity in recent memory, Israeli President
Kohelet Students Reuven Rivlin spoke Nov. 13 of one Jewish Jewish Federation Visits
Help Houston people, with Israel at its core. Washington Promoting
Aid trip opens Four-Pronged Agenda
students’ eyes to “The State of Israel was, and will always
catastrophe. be, the home of every Jew,” Rivlin told MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF en’s Philanthropy group, lightheardedly
attendees of the Jewish Federations of advised while aboard a bus heading to
Page 9 North America’s annual General Assem- “DON’T LET the men do all the talking,” Washington, D.C., at 6:30 a.m. on a chilly
bly. “Orthodox, Reform, Conservative, Shira Goodman, CeaseFirePA’s executive Nov. 9.
LOCAL secular, traditional, Ashkenazi, Sephardi. director and member of the Jewish Fed-
Jews. We are all one people, and Israel is eration of Greater Philadelphia’s Wom- She joined a contingent from the Jewish
Longtime Clergy dear to all of us.” Community Relations Council of Greater
Elevated to
Senior Status Rivlin’s speech came after days of
Rabbi Jill Maderer increasing tension between many dias-
a mainstay at pora Jews and the Israeli government
Rodeph Shalom. over the failure by Prime Minister Ben-
jamin Netanyahu to implement a deal
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Almost All Pennsylvania Schools Now Teach
About Holocaust

LOCAL on Instruction in the Holo- carefully and thoughtfully 2005. Act 70 helped grow Thinkstock/ByczeStudio
WENDY PLUMP | JE FEATURE caust, Genocide, and Human with the Department of Edu- their impact.
Rights Violations: Findings cation on the Act 70 guide- Act 70’s criteria stipulat- tors could choose to develop,”
THREE YEARS AFTER a bill and Recommendations,” was lines, using the guidelines of ed that educators attempt to said Craig Snider, chair of the
prioritizing Holocaust instruc- conducted by the Board’s Ad the United States Holocaust impart the breadth of the histo- ad hoc committee. “We very
tion in Pennsylvania schools Hoc Committee on Holocaust, Memorial Museum as inspi- ry of the Holocaust, including specifically did not mandate
was signed, the state Board of Genocide, and Human Rights ration, in the hope that the the Third Reich dictatorship, what they teach. Pennsylvania
Education reported that a com- Violations Instruction. quality of Holocaust, genocide concentration camp system, is a local-control state for edu-
manding 90 percent of schools and human rights violations persecution of Jews and non- cation, and we leave it to the
now provide age-appropriate “We were delighted to see education in Pennsylvania Jews, Jewish and non-Jewish professionals in the field who
education on the Holocaust, that school districts have taken would be as much a focus as resistance, and post-World War are empowered to create and
genocide and human rights Act 70 seriously, and that they increasing the number of stu- II trials. School districts were deliver that instruction.”
violations as a standing part of were willing to integrate edu- dents reached. also encouraged to encom-
their curricula. cation into their courses,” said At the press conference,
Karen Molchanow, the board’s We were delighted to see that school districts officials noted that the work
A survey on the bill, Act executive director. “The one have taken Act 70 seriously.” of the ad hoc committee will
70, conducted by an ad hoc thing we do not have is a base- continue, strengthening Holo-
committee, reported that 710 line, so we don’t have an under- KAREN MOLCHANOW caust, genocide and human
of the state’s 775 school entities standing of the growth that rights education throughout
are in compliance. Many dis- occurred in this area since the “At its heart, Act 70 wants pass the definition, history, the state.
tricts and charter schools offer act was passed. But we know teachers to teach these subjects response and actions taken in
instruction on multiple levels. that the districts have really in a way that is historically the face of genocide, includ- “The Board of Education’s
While the instruction was not taken it to heart.” accurate, age-appropriate, and ing the Rwandan genocide and recommendation for the
mandated, it was “encour- ultimately resulting in stu- other genocides committed in Department of Education and
aged,” said board officials, Board Chairman Larry dents being inspired to ask not Africa, Asia and Europe. the Act 70 Task Force to con-
providing further evidence of Wittig pointed out that the what they would have done had Resources were developed tinue its efforts shows that this
schools’ willingness to take up real figure is most likely higher they lived in those times, but to accommodate these goals subject needs to be taught to
the cause. than 90 percent because some rather, ‘What can I do now to by a committee of volun- our youth,” said Hank Butler,
of the surveyed school enti- challenge the kind of bias and teers brought together by the executive director of the Penn-
Through the state Depart- ties — vocational schools, for bigotry that, unchecked, can Department of Education. sylvania Jewish Coalition.
ment of Education, Act 70 example — are not in a posi- ultimately lead to violence?’” “From an oversight perspec-
made educational guidelines, tion to offer Holocaust edu- She added that the ADL’s tive, the resources were like a “Continuing to teach our
free resource materials, a web- cation in the first place and Echoes and Reflections work- Chinese menu of things, defi- students about the atrocities of
site and free training available may have been inappropriately shops have been taught since nitions that individual educa- the Holocaust, genocide, and
for all schools through Holo- counted in the total. human rights violations,” he
caust and human rights orga- added, “will show the impor-
nizations and volunteers. “With any great initiative, tance of tolerance in our soci-
it’s the people behind the ety and awareness to make sure
Act 70 was signed into law scenes who do all the work,” that these types of actions nev-
by Gov. Tom Corbett in April Wittig said. “We want to er happen again.”
2014. Its intent was to educate acknowledge them.”
students on the importance of Wendy Plump is a freelance writer.
protecting human rights and Among those individuals
the potential consequences of helping to disseminate materi-
unchecked ignorance, discrim- als and training across the state
ination and persecution. is Randi Boyette, associate
regional director and educa-
State education officials tion director for the Anti-Def-
lauded the effort to enact Act amation League. Boyette plans
70’s provisions at a press con- and implements professional
ference on Nov. 9 arranged by development workshops for
the Pennsylvania Jewish Coa- educators so that they can
lition, which represents Jewish learn to teach the Holocaust
communities throughout the “in a way that is relevant and
state. Had 90 percent saturation pedagogically sound.”
not been reached by the end of
this year, the state legislature “As a Holocaust educator,
would have had to mandate my concern is as much with
the provisions, said officials. the quality of Holocaust edu-
The state-wide survey, “Report cation in Pennsylvania as the
quantity,” Boyette said. “The
advisory committee worked

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A program of JJeewwiisshhLLeeaarrnnininggVVeenntuturere Shaare Shamayim
Rabbi Fired Over
One Book, One Jewish Community Ethical Violation
comment on this ongoing case
2016 National Jewish Book LOCAL but are deeply troubled any time
Award Winner ANDY GOTLIEB | JE MANAGING EDITOR we learn of the possibility of inap-
propriate behavior by rabbis or
Sunday, CONGREGATIONS OF Shaare other clergy. The rabbinate is a
December 3rd Shamayim Rabbi Daniel Wolpe sacred calling, and we value the
was terminated last week for an trust that communities place in it
at 3:00pm ethical violation, Executive Direc- and our partnership with them.”
Adath Israel tor Jacques Lurie said Wolpe previous-
Nov. 6. ly worked at Temple
250 N. Highland Avenue Israel in Albany, N.Y.,
Merion Station, PA 19066 Lurie said the syn- but resigned after 18
agogue’s staff learned months, according to
of the violation three Rabbi a 2009 article in the
weeks ago, then con- Daniel Times Union. An offi-
ducted its due diligence. Wolpe cial said the resignation
The synagogue’s execu-
tive board terminated Wolpe, then was an internal matter.
informed the congregation board. The Times Union article also
mentioned that Wolpe and his
“Our board was deeply sad- then-wife, Susan, filed for bank-
dened but took swift and appro- ruptcy after a Michigan court
priate action,” Lurie said. ordered them to pay a $164,585
judgment related to the breach of a
Lurie declined to elaborate rent-to-own agreement.
about the violation. In 2013, the New York Law
Journal reported that the Wolpes
A letter about Wolpe’s dis- were denied bankruptcy relief.
missal was mailed to congrega- A judge said “they persistent-
tion members on Nov. 3, Lurie ly lied about their income and
said. Wolpe worked at Shaare expenses,” the article reported.
Shamayim for about eight years. The plaintiffs contended that the
One Book, One Jewish Community's Wolpes understated their income
Kick-off and Book Signing with “We are all dismayed by Rab- and didn’t include child support
bi Wolpe’s actions, and we know payments Wolpe’s wife received.
Lauren Belfer that many of our members will be The Wolpes responded by say-
author of And After the Fire equally disappointed to learn of ing omissions were unintentional
his inappropriate contact. While and blamed their former attorney.
Free and open to the public. Info: 215.320.0388 it may be hard to reconcile his Chief Northern District Bank-
www.jewishlearningventure.org/onebook egregious actions with those of a ruptcy Judge Robert Littlefield, Jr.
man who also did much good in wasn’t convinced, calling the peti-
Innovative Programs. Connected Jewish Lives our congregation community, the tion “deceitful,” and said another
facts are undeniable,” the letter statement “would strain credibili-
from congregation President Fran ty to the breaking point.”
Gabriel read. Wolpe grew up in Philadelphia
and previously led congregations
“Rabbi Wolpe’s recent actions in Michigan and Florida. His
represent a consistent pattern of father, Gerald, was also a rabbi
FY 18 OBOJC Ad- alternate v cmyk.pdf 1 11/13/17 3:31 PM disregard for the high standards
that our Congregation expects and
Your Solution for Peace of Mind deserves from its clergy, and puts and headed Har Zion Temple for
our good reputation at risk. Thus, many years. He died in 2013.
“ e help you have given us can only be described as priceless. If I have any regret, it is in not having made the connection earlier.” –W.D.R. JR., CLIENT’S SON his immediate termination was Lurie said the synagogue’s
warranted,” the letter continued.
Our highly qualified and trained professionals will help you navigate board will discuss replacing
the medical maze when caring for loved ones. Wolpe did not return a request Wolpe, but noted that Shaare
for comment. Shamayim has a “deep bench”
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Amazing Collection RAISED IN A CATHOLIC
home before she converted to
of Evening Gowns Judaism, Maria McLaughlin Maria McLaughlin
said her new faith is one reason Photo provided
• Jovani • Junnie Leigh None over she’s heading to Pennsylvania’s
Superior Court, where one of looked beyond the party lev-
• Ideas • Komarov $300 her current Commonwealth el,” Grossman said.
by Barbara • Rina DiMontello Values to $1000.00 Court colleagues will be fellow
• Daymor Jewish jurist Ellen Ceisler. She thanked her mentor and
and more! past boss, former DA Lynne
They’re just two of sever- Abraham, one of those who
Come in and say “Goodbye” al newly elected officials with crossed party lines to lend
some kind of Jewish connec- support, while making it clear
and treat yourself to a real bargain! tion, including the next Phil- her Jewish identity remains as
adelphia District Attorney strong as ever.
315 Huntingdon Pike • Rockledge, PA Larry Krasner, whose father McLaughlin got the most
was a secular Jew. votes among the four victorious “I certainly hope I made
1 block off Church & Huntingdon Pike Democratic candidates, with 21.8 the Jewish community proud,”
New Court of Common percent. Jules Mermelstein, run- the 49-year-old Grossman said.
TUES.-FRI. 10-5 215-663-2311 CASUAL TO FORMAL Pleas judges Vikki Kristians- ning on the Green Party ticket, “I’m proud to be a fourth-gen-
SAT. 10-4 SIZES 0 TO 24W son, Zac Shaffer and Mark trailed the field with 1.27 percent. eration Philadelphian from
Cohen were victorious, as was South Philly and the Far
ALL SALES FINAL! Rebecca Rhynhart, who gar- Those numbers pale to the Northeast and proud to be a
nered 82.77 percent of the vote margin Krasner won by over fourth-generation Jew.”
ANGST: Adolescent Anxiety for Philly’s city controller. Republican Beth Grossman. He
won nearly 75 percent of the As for what she plans to do
Anxiety is a national epidemic among teens. For McLaughlin, though, vote, which he conceded was next, Grossman isn’t sure.
what was most meaningful was due largely to Philadelphia’s
Join us for a screening of the acclaimed new connecting with so many peo- heavily Democratic electorate. “I’ll look for something else,”
documentary ple just like her. she said. “What that is I don’t
“In fairness to Ms. Gross- know. But the first thing I really
angstmovie.com “I’m relatable to a lot of peo- man, it certainly matters the have to do is clean my house.”
The documentary explores causes and effects ple because my story is the same registration is seven to one
as theirs,” said McLaughlin, the Democrats,” said Krasner, who Meanwhile, the first thing
of anxiety and what we can do about it. wife of former City Controller ran on a campaign that will Ceisler wants to do is have
Jonathan Saidel. “I came from try to do away with the death a nice home-cooked meal,
Screening followed by a discussion with humble beginnings.” penalty and mass incarcera- before getting ready to take
Adolescent Anxiety expert Dr. Lynne Siqueland tions. “But it is fair to say this on the challenge of Common-
That’s where her newfound enormous outpouring of votes wealth Court.
(Adults and Teens welcome) faith helped. and being the first winning DA
candidate of any kind in recent “I still have a couple of
Wednesday, November 29th “It’s a very important part history in Philadelphia to have months to wrap up all my cases
7:30pm of my life,” said McLaughlin, more than 100,000 people vote in Common Pleas Court, so I’ll
a member of Congregation for him is owing more to the be straddling two worlds,” said
$5/$10 donation per person is suggested to off- set the cost Mikveh Israel, who has two reality we had a message that Ceisler, one of two Democrats
of the screening aunts who are nuns. “The Jewish resonated and the messenger to join the nine-judge panel on
faith gives you a lot of strength was viewed as credible.” Jan. 7. “But I’m really excited
Location: Beth Sholom Congregation when you’re campaigning state- to take on issues of Common-
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ty and my friends have been was nothing but gratitude to her the judges.”
Questions/RSVP? Contact [email protected] amazing to me. So what better campaign staff and supporters.
or 215-887-1342 x109 place to ask for strength? My
husband is Jewish, although I “I’m certainly aware of
* Seating Limited to the first 150 RSVPs * didn’t convert for him. the numbers, but I know
there was a crossover from
“If he’d asked me I wouldn’t Democrats and I am most
have. I did it because I wanted to.” appreciative of that, because
people listened to me and

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High School Students Help Out Houston

LOCAL Disaster, an organization that For the students on the trip, Above: Top row from left: NoaSapir Franklin, Rikki Feld-
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF provides natural disaster relief, it was an opportunity to make blum, Yoni Bierig, Shmuel Perl, Rabbi Dani Bauer and Daniel
and helped gut houses. a difference — especially since Zellis. Bottom row: Ephraim Jacobson and Rav Amir Bengal.
UPON SEEING THE destruc- news coverage of the destruction
tion left in Hurricane Har- For Horn, the purpose of has dissipated. Left: NoaSapir Franklin and Rikki Feldblum Photos provided
vey’s wake in August, both the the trip was instilled with Jew-
Greater Philadelphia and Jew- ish values. “I thought it was very “Watching your are just running to help you.”
ish communities stepped up to important that still two months memories and In addition to serving as a
help Houston residents, from “As a Jewish community, it’s after, there’s people with no your house be
local restaurants fundraising important for us to show solidar- homes,” noted Batsheva Rubin, knocked down, it valuable learning experience,
for relief to clothing drives. ity with those who are in need,” a senior. So she thought that was crazy.” the trip was an opportunity for
he said. “Chesed is a value we before she leaves They met with the Jewish personal growth as well.
For students at Kohelet want to inculcate in our students, high school, she community, including a prayer
Yeshiva High School, the need whether it is around the corner could do some- service at the local synagogue, “It taught me that people I
in Houston continues to be a or halfway around the country.” thing to help and talked about living in tem- don’t even know or will nev-
vexing problem. So a group of “because I have porary homes as their own were er meet I can affect, and how
eight students traveled to the Plus, it was an excused a responsibili- repaired. Talking with them much going for three days to
Texas city from Nov. 6 to 8 to absence for a worthy cause, ty to my com- helped her see the impact of a this town made such an impact
help with relief efforts. which the school was more munity and the larger connection, she noted. on someone else’s life,” she
than happy to provide. Jewish commu- They heard about how quick- said. “Even though I was only
“Right after the hurricane nity and com- ly homes in the Jewish commu- there for three days and I’m
hit a few months back, we “As Jews we have an obliga- munity at large nity and homes of others in back to my real life and every-
started our planning,” recalled tion to help those in need when as America.” faith communities were rebuilt. thing’s fine for me, I know they
Rabbi Aaron Horn, dean of we have the capability to help “It taught me the sense of still think about how we helped
students, adding they part- out. This is a message that can’t While there, community,” she said, “that them, and it’s nice I was able to
nered with the Orthodox Jew- be said too many times,” Horn the students when you’re in need, you know do that for them.” l
ish youth group NCSY. “We said. “But, no matter how often helped knock down houses — that you have these people who
needed to figure out staff, bud- you say it, unless the school everything but the frame — to [email protected];
gets, etc., so it took a few weeks steps up and enables students help preparations for anoth- 215-832-0740
to get our application off the to get their hands dirty, it er organization that would
ground, but we opened it to our remains cognitive. Once the rebuild them.
entire high school.” school says, ‘Go to Houston
to clean up, and the school’s Houses were rotted, moldy
They had 20 students vying excusing your absences while and broken down from the storm.
for eight spots on the trip, you embark on a noble call,’
with questions throughout the that is different. “I never thought about it
application process such as so personally, and it made me
what they expected to give and “My goal was for them to think if my house burned down
what they expected to gain by feel chesed with their hands,” or had flooding how hard it
going on the trip. he added, “not hear it and have would be for me,” Rubin said.
it live in their heads.” “It was very shocking.”
While in Houston, the stu-
dents worked with NECHA- Staff members Rabbi Daniel One man even helped them
MA-Jewish Response to Bauer and Amir Ben Gal accom- knock down his own house.
panied the students on the trip
as they drove from Philly to Bal- “It’s crazy he was able to
timore to catch an early flight. do that,” Rubin said in awe.

Call Your Mother: Exploring Changing Communications

SENIORS Even seniors who use new forms Elvis Presley. The introduction the tipping point for many par- technologies. Technology has
MARCY SHOEMAKER | JE FEATURE of social media find it hard to of Motown and Dick Clark’s ents, especially grandparents changed how people commu-
understand why their children American Bandstand shocked and seniors. nicate or interact. All technol-
DURING THE HOLIDAY can’t communicate verbally on many parents. Rock ’n’ roll, ogies are based on the goal
season, and often on Sundays, the phone or in person. disco and now rap music have Seniors, and many baby of social interactions and con-
it has been a tradition for adult caused many parents to raise boomers, find it hard to under- nection in mind, but different
children to pick up the phone Is this a generation gap or their eyebrows, hold their ears stand how people no longer generations use different tech-
and call their parents, especial- the end of verbal communica- and question their children’s communicate through letters nologies to communicate and
ly their mothers. tion as we know it? decision making. When it came and old-fashioned conversa- are not always cognizant of the
to fashion, bell-bottoms, mini tions and how so many indi- effect on others.
Many seniors find it diffi- There have always been dif- dresses, bikinis, tie-dye shirts, viduals are constantly attached
cult to wait for these calls or to ferences in the way generations and now torn jeans make many to their cellphones. This is especially true of com-
receive messages in other medi- express themselves. parents cringe. munication between Generation
ums, including text messaging, The definition of inter- Y and the baby-boom generation
emails and Facebook posts. Parents found it hard to But social media and teen personal communication has
understand teenagers who adoration of cellphones may be changed because of the wide- See Seniors, Page 14
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Bid to Run for than 500 additional acres,
Lieutenant Governor although Monroe challenged
REPUBLICAN real estate the annexation. As per terms
developer Jeff Bartos of the referendum, Kiryas Joel
announced Nov. 9 that he is will get 56 more acres along
abandoning his run for the U.S. with the original 164, but drop
Senate seat held by Bob Casey its request for additional acres.
to instead run for lieutenant
governor as part of a team with Theft of Chabad
gubernatorial candidate Scott Menorah at Penn State
Wagner, a state senator. Caught on Camera
THE OCT. 27 theft of a large
Bartos and Wagner, who lives menorah that stands in front of
in York and represents the 28th the Chabad of the Undergrads
senatorial district, will begin at Pennsylvania State University
campaigning immediately. was caught on camera, accord-
ing to Rabbi Hershy Gourarie,
“Jeff is a great guy who the Chabad co-director.
wants to change the way Har-
risburg works. He’ll help me The menorah was found the
take on career politicians. next day in front of the Sigma
He’ll help me change the way Alpha Mu Jewish fraternity.
things have always been done
in Harrisburg. He’ll help me Gourarie said security cam-
make it work for you, the tax- era footage from outside the
payers — not special interests fraternity showed four sus-
or insiders,” Wagner said in a pects. That footage has been
news release. given to police.

Bartos is the president of “Our responsibility as par-
ESB Holdings in Lower Merion ents, educators, and leaders
and chairman of Jewish Feder- is to build the characters of
ation Real Estate. our youth, and strengthen
their moral and ethical val-
Secession Referendum ues,” Gourarie said. “Chabad’s
for Chasidic Community response to this incident will
Approved be to rebuild the menorah
MONROE, N.Y., VOTERS on and increase its programming
Nov. 7 backed a secession ref- which will be aimed at foster-
erendum that will enable the ing increased awareness and
Chasidic community of Kiryas pride of our Jewish heritage.”
Joel to become the United
States’ first haredi Orthodox Torah to be Named in
town, according to JTA. Honor of Ed Snider
CHABAD OF THE Main Line
The village of more than will inaugurate a new Torah
20,000 Yiddish-speaking Jews scroll on Dec. 3 that will be
will become New York’s first named in honor of the late Phil-
new town in 35 years. To be adelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider
called the Town of Palm Tree, and also the late Haim Nahary.
the town will come into exis-
tence in 2020. Snider died in April 2016
at the age of 83. He was a
“Today is truly an historic longtime board member and
day that will usher in a new former co-chair of the Simon
era of peace and stability for Wiesenthal Center, one of the
all the residents of Monroe,” original donors to the National
Kiryas Joel village adminis- Museum of American Jewish
trator Gedalye Szegedin said History and had an active role
in a statement. in the fight for Soviet Jewry in
the 1970s. l
Chasidic Jews began settling
in the Monroe area in the mid-
1970s. Kiryas Joel annexed 164

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ADL Youth Conference Demonstrates ‘You
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LOCAL Students workshopped issues of identity, stigma and hate at the 11th annual ADL Youth Conference. those states separated into
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF Photos provided by the Anti-Defamation League smaller groups, with one rep-
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more than 500 students and backgrounds, discussed their
teachers Nov. 9 at the Penn- commonalities and differences
sylvania Convention Center, to eliminate stigmas, bullying
focusing on confronting bias and hate.
and hate through “courageous
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February ’95 in the Exponent: Library Advice from article in our Oct. 5 Simchas
Makes Book on Jewish Humor the Mavens supplement, speaking of special
A Warm Welcome for Vice President sections — some of the materi-
SPECIAL SECTIONS have al appears outdated, especially
ANDY GOTLIEB | JE MANAGING EDITOR the library, and curator Jerry Di years, all the way to Egypt,” become a regular feature for when it comes to venues.
Falco explained the connection Di Falco said. “ e Jews as years in newspapers, and the
HENNY YOUNGMAN. Jerry between Jews and humor. a race have constantly been Exponent is no exception. “I suggest holding the
Seinfeld. e Marx Brothers. burdened with persecution — Blatant promo: Look for our reception at the synagogue,
“An integral part of Jewish the Holocaust being the most Winter Holiday Magazine in your home or a kosher facility.
e ree Stooges. Roseanne culture is being funny. e mindboggling of persecution. the Nov. 23 issue.
Barr. Mel Brooks. Woody ability to present humor and Visit the site while
Allen. Lenny Bruce. Billy Crys- very serious stories with a e humor comes out of rage.” The 1995 issue another a air is
tal. Joan Rivers. Even Larry lighthearted tone goes back More than 50 comics were touted a supplement taking place. Look
David, his recent SNL mono- among Jews almost 6,000 featured in the exhibit, ranging called Today’s Fam- for cleanliness,
logue notwithstanding. from Fanny Brice “to the cur- ily, which included a janitorial services,
rent hip and hot Jerry Seinfeld.” guide to independent the availability of
These Jewish comedians Also teased on the cover was schools, an article appropriate air
and many others have made Vice President Al Gore’s appear- called “Measuring conditioning or
the world laugh for years, ance at the 93rd Annual Banquet Up” about child- heating, hand-
and the front cover of the of the Jewish Federation of Greater hood development, and another icapped accessibility and
Feb. 24, 1995 Jewish Expo- Philadelphia. titled “Advice from the Mavens: cloakroom procedure,” Sel-
nent featured a huge repro- Gore wore a yarmulke (as A Guide to Stress-Free Bar Mitz- ma Harris Forstater said.
duction of a Harpo Marx did Secret Service agents) as he vah Planning.” While the second two
poster teasing an inside arti- rea rmed to a crowd of more suggestions remain spot-on
cle about an exhibit at the than 800 people the Clinton e latter was presented in advice, your kid likely isn’t
Free Library of Philadelphia. administration’s commitment roundtable style, with ve read- going to be happy having
to peace in the Middle East, ers sharing their experiences in his/her big day at your home
“Decades of Laughter: An Israel’s security and domestic planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. or synagogue when their pals
Exhibition of Jewish-American social programs. are having events at Lincoln
Comedians and Humorists” e article contains plenty Financial Field or the Battle-
was on display for months at of common sense advice that ship New Jersey. ●
still applies 22 years later, but
given recent trends — see the

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D.C. “It’s harder to get a dog than Sen. Bob Casey speaks to the group. Photo by Marissa Stern speak directly with a congress-
it is to get a gun,” remarked man, the staffers are just as
Continued from Page 1 one woman. A staff person from the office points by pounding his fist on important, noted Women’s
of Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and the lectern. Philanthropy Director Marni
Philadelphia, Women’s Philan- Upon arriving in D.C., the Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) himself Davis, who met with a staff
thropy and the Women of Vision group headed to the Rayburn spoke to the group about gun They were later split into person from the office of Rep.
Foundation for D.C. Advocacy House Office Building for cof- control, the president’s Twitter groups to meet with Pennsyl- Bob Brady (D-District 1).
Day with the Jewish Federation fee and bagels, and heard from habits, DACA, the Iran deal vania congressional representa-
of Greater Philadelphia. William Daroff, vice president and other issues. Casey punc- tives on both sides of the aisle. For her, the day was a
for public policy of the Jewish tuated his more impassioned chance to encourage those who
The group of mostly wom- Federations of North America, While some may have been have never lobbied to speak up.
en met with political officials and David Bernstein, CEO and disappointed that they didn’t
and leaders in the wider Jew- president of the Jewish Council “You’re always going to get
ish community to discuss four for Public Affairs. the people who are very polit-
issues: the boycott, divestment ically minded, and that’s their
and sanctions (BDS) movement Daroff commended the thing and this speaks to them,”
against Israel and anti-Semi- group just for showing up. Davis said, “but I like it when
tism; gun violence; immigra- people show up who aren’t, and
tion and the Deferred Action “We’re working through they just want to learn and
for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) these issues; we appreciate understand what it means to
program; and food insecurity your being engaged,” he said advocate and what it means to
and the SNAP program. while discussing BDS. “Your lobby. It doesn’t have to be a
being here waving the [Jewish] person who calls [him or her-
On the way, those who Federation banner will make self] a lobbyist to care.”
weren’t dozing off leafed a difference.”
through backgrounders and As the U.S. Capitol loomed
profiles of the representatives Before lunch, where they against a gray sky, Jewish Fed-
they would meet. They also heard from retiring Rep. Char- eration CEO Naomi Adler
caucused about the severity of lie Dent (R-Pa.) and spirited remarked with a smile that
the issues they would discuss newcomer Rep. Jamie Raskin advocacy days like this make
throughout the day. (D-Md.), the group gathered in
a spacious room in the Dirksen See D.C., Page 15
Senate Office Building.

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G.A. Israeli President Reuven Rivlin But the conference went The power of federations ful immigration waves in the
Photo by Jeffrey Brown/JFNA beyond international matters, was also underlined in a poi- history of the United States,”
Continued from Page 1 focusing first and foremost on gnant speech delivered by Salita said. With a nod to the
agreement,” he said. “I hope strengthening Jewish com- David Wolpe, senior rabbi of federations, he added: “You
Western Wall plaza. Leaders of that in the future we can return munities in the United States Temple Sinai in Los Angeles, recognized you were investing
the Reform and Conservative to the table together, and reach and leveraging their power to as he recounted the story of a in our common Jewish future.
movement cut off contact with an understanding on this improve the Jewish world. young child of a Russian immi- You helped us discover that
the prime minister over the important issue. It is our mutu- grant who, 25 years ago, called wonderful, incredible thing,
issue, and Natan Sharansky, al responsibility.” “After a year where many the Los Angeles Federation for the American dream.”
the famed refusenik and for- of our Jewish communities help when her father had fallen
mer Knesset member who now Rivlin’s speech, which also felt vulnerable and isolated, and needed help. The father Also speaking was Eric
heads the Jewish Agency for sounded alarm with regard to the G.A. served as a powerful had posted the federation’s Garcetti, Los Angeles’ first Jew-
Israel, made a dramatic call an increasingly dangerous Iran reminder of the incredibly pos- number by the phone, and told ish mayor, and the city’s second
for the deal to be implemented and praised Israel as a techono- itive impact of the work com- his daughter that in the case of Mexican-American mayor.
during a recent meeting with logical leader, was his first major ing from across our collective any emergency, “call this num- Garcetti talked about his fami-
diaspora leaders. address to a Jewish audience out- Jewish Federation communi- ber; it’s the Jewish building and ly’s struggles and contributions
side Israel. He was not the only ty,” said Naomi Adler, presi- they will help you.” as immigrants, and his dual
Hours before Rivlin’s high-profile speaker scheduled dent and CEO of the Jewish identity as a Jew and a Latino.
address, the JFNA’s board of for the Nov. 12-14 conference, Federation of Greater Phila- “That’s who you are,” Wolpe Garcetti urged his fellow Jews
trustees approved a resolution and Netanyahu himself was to delphia. “Over three days, we told the delegates. “You’re the to continue to “connect, speak
warning that ignoring the con- be interviewed live via satellite came together to share our Jewish building. Our task is up, and find a better way” to
cerns of the non-Orthodox Tuesday afternoon. ideas, ask the difficult ques- to create ongoing generations enrich the broader community.
Jewish movements regarding tions and reaffirm our Jew- of Jews that will help. That’s
the Western Wall, as well as a ish values. Following a year of our mission.” Other highlights included a
Knesset bill that would pro- political divisiveness, we had Hollywood Roundtable, host-
hibit official recognition of the chance to share how we Marking the 30th anniver- ed by film producer Marc Platt
non-Orthodox conversions engage or community without sary of a 250,000-person march who, along with his wife, Julie,
performed outside Israel, could taking a position while still at the National Mall in Wash- co-chaired the G.A. Platt and his
“undermine the Zionist vision being a very active part of ington in solidarity with Soviet panelists described how a story
and the State of Israel’s sacred important conversations.” Jewry, Ilia Salita, president and told around a Shabbat table —
role as a national home for the CEO of the Genesis Philan- about the power of connection
entire Jewish people.” At breakout sessions on thropy Group, representing the and caring among three young
Sunday, beginning with first- Russian-speaking Jewish com- Jews around the world, and a
The resolution called on the hand accounts by both victims munity, thanked North Ameri- Muslim in Yemen — is making
Israeli government to reverse its and responders of Houston’s can Jews and Jewish federations its way to the big screen. l
stances on both issues. Rivlin Hurricane Harvey, the audi- for their support in enabling
addressed the crisis directly. ence heard details of how Russian-speaking Jews to Toby Tabachnick is senior staff
the federation movement immigrate to the United States. writer for the Jewish Chronicle in
“It causes such pain that the mobilized to send aid within Pittsburgh, an affiliated publication
symbol of unity, the wall of moments after the storm hit The emigration of Russian of the Jewish Exponent. Joshua
our tears and joy, has become Houston’s Jewish community. Jews in the late 1980s is “con- Runyan contributed to this article.
a symbol of division and dis- sidered one of the most success-

Seniors aged to join the new social to use social media and accept appropriate communications in will be challenging for many
media movement, learn how this form of communication? social settings? attending, but assure everyone
Continued from Page 9 to communicate in a differ- that the phones are secure and,
ent way and not expect the Are parents and seniors The new forms of commu- in a short time, they will be
because Generation Y is the first traditional phone call or visit dealing with a fad like rock ’n’ nication cannot be ignored, able to check their texts and
digital generation. Generation Y from their children. One senior roll or is social media a com- and seniors in our lives can’t look at their newest Facebook
comprises late adolescence and recently asked a psychologist munications revolution that is just close their doors and hold posts and Instagram pictures.
early adulthood, while the baby how to use social media and here to stay? their ears as they did when
boomers represent their parents. struggled with what to com- their kids were playing loud Also an important com-
These two generations, in addition municate in a text to her son The new form of social music. It seems that a compro- mitment to remember on hol-
to the traditionalists or the silent and granddaughter. This senior media is most likely here to stay. mise may be in order. idays and weekends is to call
generation born before 1945, often clearly stated, “Phones are for Do we, as a society, accept that your mother. You may also
face communication challenges calling people, not sending phone conversations no longer While sitting down for your substitute the call for a per-
due to their reliance on difference messages and smiley faces. I will occur and Thanksgiving next family gathering, why not sonal visit where you can give
modes of communication. don’t know what to say,” as she or other family gatherings will first take pictures that may her a hug, sit down together
struggled with the small keys consist of texting, Snapchat appear on Instagram, Snap- and simply talk.
These communication issues on her phone attempting to and taking pictures that will chat, Facebook or sent via
are difficult to explain to seniors send a text. appear on Instagram and Face- email to friends. Then take out You may be surprised how
or traditionalists even though book? What advice can we give your favorite camera and also much you and your mom will
explanations are often offered Is it fair to explain to a to seniors in our lives about take a few family pictures to enjoy the old-fashioned form of
while alternative forms of com- senior that phone calls may be accepting the new social media commemorate the evening. communication. l
munication are encouraged. a thing of the past and coerce platforms while setting accept- Ask friends and family to place
him or her into learning how able guidelines for teens and their cellphones in another Marcy Shoemaker, Psy.D., is a staff
Many seniors are encour- adult children when it comes to room until dinner is over. This psychologist at Abramson Center.

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D.C. to grab dinner after a meet- tance to us in our community.” kiss, and a push toward doing come back, and we hope to come
ing with Paul Teller, special It was Grossman’s first time some good for our country back bigger and stronger and
Continued from Page 13 assistant to President Donald because I feel like we’re a little advocate for the issues that are
Trump for legislative affairs, lobbying and while she admitted stuck in some devisiveness, and important to all Jewish people.” l
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led a discussion about civility
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EDITORIAL Freedom Sunday: An Example of
Bipartisan Support and Intergroup
Priti Patel’s Blunder

AMERICANS CONSUMED WITH domestic government and Cooperation
sex scandals can be forgiven for not being aware of the recur-
ring scandals in the United Kingdom that are embroiling Prime BY MARCIA BRONSTEIN from the Jewish Federation, for Jewry struggle. Youth groups
Minister Theresa May’s Conservative government. The latest the march on Washington that had made the issue a signa-
concerns the now former secretary of state for international IN 1987, WITH only three would be called Freedom Sun- ture program, and colleges had
development, Priti Patel. A strong Israel supporter in a largely years of experience at the Jewish day. David Harris, CEO of the initiatives to call attention to
pro-Israel government, Patel, 45, took a private family vacation Federation of Greater Philadel- American Jewish Committee the cause and highlight those
to the Jewish state in August. phia, I was selected to work on a — where I work now — was, refuseniks who lived in a per-
special project with few details. at the time, director of AJC’s petual state of protest. For me,
Unlike most visitors to Israel, but par for the course for visit- Washington office and assigned it also was personal. My cous-
ing dignitaries, she met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya- While the particulars to coordinate the march. ins in the Soviet Union wanted
hu and a dozen Israeli politicians, including Yair Lapid — the were still being finalized on a to leave, too.
head of the Yesh Atid party — and Yuval Rotem, a senior Israeli national level, locally the work While we did not know how
Foreign Ministry official. What Patel neglected to do was clear needed to begin immediately, many people would clear their In 1980, I was hired by HIAS
the meetings in advance with the British Foreign Ministry or because our oppressed Jewish calendars and take a three- to work in a Russian resettle-
May. This was a clear breach of protocol. Additionally, her visit brethren in the Soviet Union hour bus ride, we diligently ment. It was then that I met
to a military base on the Golan Heights, while not objectionable fellow Jews who took enormous
in our eyes, violated the British policy of not recognizing Israel’s This demonstration in support of Soviet Jewry risks to get to the United States.
annexation of that territory. also attracted thousands of non-Jewish people They were seeking freedom and
from the Greater Philadelphia area who cared a better life. This chapter of
The man who helped set up the meetings, Conservative peer about human rights. It was the largest rally Jewish history was championed
Stuart Polak, is a prominent pro-Israel activist. He attended all ever on behalf of a Jewish cause sponsored by by college students and house-
but one of Patel’s meetings with Israeli leaders. American Jews. wives for years as a grassroots
movement and impacted the
After her vacation, Patel suggested that some of Britain’s were counting on us American recruited. In the end, the turn- course of human history.
aid budget go to the Israeli army and inquired if Britain could Jews to appear en masse and out was amazing and beyond
support Israel’s humanitarian operations for Syrian victims of make a collective statement in anyone’s expectations. More That is why it is so import-
that country’s civil war. When the earlier meetings came to light Washington, D.C., that Dec. 6. than 250,000 people were at ant on this upcoming anni-
last week, the public was aghast at what was widely viewed as a A national rally was planned the rally. At least 12,000 people versary that we tell the story
conflicted government minister attempting to sway her country’s to coincide with a visit by from the Philadelphia region of the movement and use it to
policies after backdoor lobbying sessions by a foreign power. Soviet President Mikhail Gor- came on 140 buses, private cars inspire the next generations of
bachev to meet with President and Amtrak, and even by cor- advocates.
Patel resigned on Nov. 8. Earlier she offered a non-apology, Ronald Reagan at the White porate plane and helicopter.
writing, “In hindsight, I can see how my enthusiasm to engage House. Opportunity was ripe, This demonstration in Standing on the National
in this way could be misread, and how meetings were set up and and we, the American Jewish support of Soviet Jewry Mall in Washington, we stood
reported in a way which did not accord with the usual procedures.” community, were going to be also attracted thousands of in solidarity with our brothers
in the nation’s capital to raise non-Jewish people from the and sisters who were languish-
The loss of Patel is unfortunate, particularly because what our voices and demand that Greater Philadelphia area who ing in the Soviet Union. Today,
she was advocating would have been welcome developments in Soviet Jews finally be allowed cared about human rights. It 30 years after Freedom Sunday,
the Middle East. It is no secret that Israel has incurred great cost to leave for freedom. was the largest rally ever on we look back and know that the
in treating wounded Syrians in a civil war it had nothing to do We began spreading the behalf of a Jewish cause spon- fundamental American belief
with, even as it is forced to respond to a deteriorating security word throughout Philadelphia sored by American Jews. The in human rights and the value
landscape — Iran is reportedly building a permanent military and the region, recruiting, cause was supported as a bipar- of dignity for all people to wor-
base just 30 miles from the border — made possible by that war. calling to reserve buses and tisan endeavor and included ship freely, coupled with bipar-
But the way Patel went about doing things while visiting a foreign explaining the importance of all streams of Judaism, many tisan leadership, was a cause
government was plainly wrong. committing to go to Washing- interfaith and intergroup part- and struggle that changed the
ton to stand for Soviet Jewry ners and people of all ages from world as the flood gates opened
Some Brits are castigating May for reprimanding Patel and along with an early estimate of all corners of the country. for Soviet Jews.
using it as evidence of British bias against Israel. British society 150,000 people from across the As I dressed for the day in
does have worrying anti-Semitic strains, but in this case, we’re United States. Washington, I put on my jack- A victory for freedom! For
not so sure. While Patel could have been a very good friend to The Philadelphia communi- et the buttons I had collected those who were there, and felt
Israel, her clumsy execution was bad form. As one of her coun- the power of speaking out, we
try’s senior officials, she should have known better. l continue to speak out for those
who are voiceless and those
Join the conversation! whose human rights are in jeop-
ardy of being stripped away. l
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Opinion

The Cowardice of American KVETCH ’N KVELL

Jewish Academia No Fan of Birthright Decision
The recent decision by Birthright Israel to explicitly prohibit par-
BY DANIEL B. MARKIND know how to get agitated about Israeli development of the Iron ticipants from meeting Israeli Arabs should not be lightly pushed
perceived bias against other Dome missile defense shield. aside or excused, as your editorial did (“Bullish on Birthright,”
THREE WEEKS AGO, Alan peoples and cultures. To the NLG, protecting Jewish Nov. 9). In a speech by President Reuven Rivlin a few years back,
Dershowitz gave a speech at the But what of our own? It is civilians against indiscriminate Israeli Arabs were specifically included as one of Israel’s Four
University of California, Berke- now common on campus for Palestinian rocket fire was an Tribes (in addition to haredi Orthodox, modern Orthodox and
ley in which he laid out the university-affiliated organiza- example of “genocide.” secular Jews).
liberal case for Israel. Shortly tions to advocate anti-Semitism One might think that when
thereafter, a cartoon appeared publicly. Rarely is it as obvious these incidents happen, when The major funders currently are the government of Israel
in the student newspaper that as at Berkeley, and usually it the Jewish state alone is accused and Sheldon Adelson. Adelson in particular does not freely give
depicted Dershowitz with spi- is disguised as “anti-Zionism.” of such crimes or is targeted his money with no strings attached. He is known to be a major
der-like features, smiling as he Curiously, however, those same separately by the NLG, the boy- Republican donor and supportive of the rightwing Netanyahu
sticks his head through a card- people who wrap themselves in cott, divestment and sanctions government. Is it any surprise he would wish to suppress any
board cutout. Behind the card- the flag of multi-culturalism (BDS) movement or other orga- alternate voices for Birthrighters (or pressure the programmers
board he stomps on a Palestinian and tolerance seem to focus nizations, Jewish professors to do so, lest the funding disappear)?
child with his foot. In his hand is their outrage only on Israel. across the political spectrum
an Israeli soldier who is shooting Millions can get displaced and and non-Jewish, Israel-friendly You claim that in this decision “politics is a sideshow,” but that
an unarmed Palestinian. purposely starved in Syria, faculty members would object ignores the reality. Nothing Adelson or the Israeli government
Christians can be persecuted and make their voices heard. funds ignores politics. We must question the funders’ underlying
Incredibly, the cartoon throughout Arab lands, Kurds One would be wrong. Their political objective rather than giving them a pass.
provoked almost no public can be denied independence by silence has been deafening, to
reaction among the university at least four nations, but only say nothing of cowardly. I have long wondered if the model of Birthright makes sense
community. Astounded, Der- Israel will be singled out for Where are the Jewish pro- — can anything “free” actually have value? With the decision to
showitz wrote his own letter to condemnation on campus. fessors — and most prominent- forcibly hide one of Israel’s four pillars of society, I question not
the editor outing the cartoonist Take for example an orga- ly the Jewish studies professors just Birthright’s value, but its hidden agenda.
and the editorial staff that pub- nization that has chapters at — at schools where anti-Semi-
lished the cartoon. The edito- numerous law schools, the tism (both blatant and dressed Alan Woronoff | Dresher
rial board then tried to censor National Lawyers Guild. When up as anti-Zionism) practically
Dershowitz’s letter. He refused. I was at Penn Law School in is an accepted fact of life, such No Halfway When it Comes to Drake
Finally, two weeks too late, the What half of Drake is Jewish (“Half-Jewish Rapper Throws
editorial staff apologized for Where are the Jewish professors — and most ‘Re-Bar Mitzvah’ Party,” Nov. 2)? The news brief states that
the cartoon. Carol Christ, the prominently the Jewish studies professors — at Drake has a Jewish mother and attended a Jewish day school.
chancellor of the University of schools where anti-Semitism (both blatant and
California, also belatedly criti- dressed up as anti-Zionism) practically is an Certainly, halachah recognizes Drake as Jewish. Is the descrip-
cized the anti-Semitic imagery. accepted fact of life, such as at Berkeley, San tor how he identifies? Or have race and religion been confounded
Francisco State or Portland State? by the Exponent?
The entire incident begs the
obvious question. Where was the early 1980s, the NLG was as at Berkeley, San Francisco Geoff Neimark | Philadelphia
the Jewish faculty at Berkeley? a respected liberal organiza- State or Portland State? If they
Why were they so willing to tion. While too leftist for me, object at all, they do it awfully Mikvah Serves Only Part of Community
put up with this appalling pic- I respected the Guild’s work quietly. Either the professors From the description in the Jewish Exponent, it is easy to under-
torial representation without and the people who believed in are unaware of or unwilling to stand the excitement generated by the imminent opening of
public objection? What would it. What a difference 30 years face the fact that their silence the new Lower Merion Community Mikvah in Bala Cynwyd
their reaction have been had a makes. In 2014, the NLG sought produces the oxygen that fuels (“Lower Merion Community Mikvah Dedication Gives Sprinkle
similarly offensive cartoon been to indict President Barack the campus radicals who twist of What’s About to Come,” Nov. 2). I congratulate those who
published depicting Hispanics, Obama before the Internation- the liberal concepts the profes- did the hard work to assure that this new facility would be built
African Americans or Muslims? al Criminal Court for “aiding sors adore into an unrecogniz- beautifully and properly. At the same time, I must express my
and abetting Israeli genocide, able force they should fear, were disappointment in the way this new mikvah has been conceived
We’ve had a front row seat to crimes against humanity and they prescient enough to see it. of and described as a “community” mikvah.
that sort of activity at my alma other war crimes.”
mater, the University of Penn- Given Jewish history and I know what it takes to build a mikvah. I am deeply commit-
sylvania. In August, a profes- What was Obama’s great sin? tradition, it’s not that surprising ted to this mitzvah and believe that every Jewish community
sor authored an op-ed piece He provided assistance to Isra- that Jewish intellectuals tend must support and sustain one. It was in response to that man-
in The Philadelphia Inquirer el during the 2014 Gaza con- date and conviction that, 15 years ago, I raised the money and
that some considered offen- flict, including money to fund See Cowardice, Page 18 assured the proper construction of the mikvah at Temple Beth
sive and racist. Within a day, Hillel-Beth El, a mikvah that welcomes everyone.
many Penn professors and stu-
dents, including many Jewish When the article states that the new mikvah is a “unifier” that
professors, organized against is “built with every segment of the Jewish community in mind,”
her. Clearly, Jewish professors one must insert the word “Orthodox” into that sentence for that
to be true. Non-Orthodox rabbis have not been asked to support,
encouraged to use or invited to see the new mikvah. Apparently,
we are not part of what the article refers to as “the community.”

Rabbi Neil Cooper | Wynnewood

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Opinion

THE VIEW FROM HERE Cowardice

Continued from Page 17

Looking for Hope in All to be liberal. One of the most fy its accomplishments?
sacred principles of Judaism This weekend, the Society
the (Wrong?) Places is tikkun olam, “repairing the
world.” Liberalism generally has for Biblical Literature will hold
BY JOSHUA RUNYAN decried when employed by his uency to the United Kingdom’s taken a more active approach its annual meeting in Boston.
Democratic predecessor. impending withdrawal from the toward this than conservatism. This esteemed organization,
IT’S EASY TO spot revolu- European Union, can be alter- which dates back to 1880, lists
tions where none exist, which But to expect that a shift in nately highbrow and funny, but What is surprising and pro- as its stated mission to “fos-
is why claims to see anything power would suddenly make even when insulting one anoth- foundly disturbing is that as ter biblical scholarship.” It has
beyond mere realignments Congress embrace bipartisan- er, legislators on the other side liberalism has morphed into many Jewish members and has
in historic electoral results ship and effective governance of the pond have an uncanny progressivism, and much of held workshops and published
must always be treated with a would be to surrender reason in knack for doing it with respect. progressivism has blurred into papers on innumerable Jewish
healthy dose of skepticism. favor of hope. Each side has long anti-Semitism, those Jews who themes. This year though, one
sought to attach the original sin In the United States we’ve got- are closest to the intellectu- of the featured speakers at the
In the last 10 years alone of obstructionism to its oppo- ten used to politicians decrying al center, our Jewish academ- SBL conference will be Linda
we’ve seen the election of the nent, whether that’s the Kenneth each other in the most vehement ics, have closed their eyes to Sarsour, who is famous for say-
first black president of the Unit- Starr prosecutions of President of terms, of framing debates over the danger. Any pushback is ing that one cannot be a femi-
ed States, Barack Obama, on Clinton or Senate Democrats’ policy as take-no-prisoners acts begrudging at best. nist and support Israel.
a campaign of hope that the first culling of the filibuster, of war, but in at least one race last
pundits told us would usher years before the Republicans week, voters seemed to embrace During those rare occasions How will our Jewish academ-
in a new post-racial world; the would further trim the ability of respect over inhuman intolerance. when a Jewish academic defends ics react when Sarsour takes the
takeover two years later of the a minority to block legislation. Israel, it almost always begins, stage in Boston? Will they polite-
House of Representatives by There is little more than parti- In northern Virginia, Dan- “While I don’t agree with Isra- ly applaud her work on behalf
Republicans riding a wave of san longings to justify believing ica Roem, a transgender wom- el’s settlement policies.” That’s of women and human rights,
voter anger that, we were led that current developments are an and LGBT activist, faced a not support, it’s an apology. averting their eyes to those
to believe, would prevent any pointing to a glorious political hardline politician who had aspects of her bio from which
further fly-by-night legislation revolution on the horizon. been in the House of Delegates When was the last time a any decent person should recoil?
enacted without any bipartisan since 1992. An author of a bill Jewish academic said in a Perhaps more to the point, what
support; last year’s election of And yet, when looking at the restricting transgender indi- straight forward fashion, “I sup- professor will proudly state that
the first reality television star victories in the Virginia guber- viduals’ use of bathrooms and port Israel because it is a truly he or she is an avowed supporter
“non-politician,” President natorial and legislative races, as changing facilities to those cor- good and decent country”? of both human rights and the
Donald Trump, that many well as the results on the other responding with their gender State of Israel?
feared represented the death of side of the Delaware River and at birth, Bob Marshall — who I’m well aware of Israel’s
American politics as we know right here at home in Philadel- liked to call himself his state’s myriad faults and of the depth As the saga of the Dershow-
it; and last week’s stunning per- phia, there is much beyond the “chief homophobe” — had also of feeling about the Palestinian itz cartoon showed, our Jewish
formance by Democrats in state political horse race to feel gen- refused to debate Roem or to situation, as well as the com- academics stay silent while the
races here in Pennsylvania, as uinely optimistic about Amer- refer to her as a woman. plexities of the Arab-Israeli danger cascades around them.
well as in neighboring New ica’s future. If the last couple of conflict. There is no bright line One of the lessons of Jewish his-
Jersey and nearby Virginia, decades have taught us anything Roem trounced Marshall, 54 answer, and no one can claim tory is that if we refuse to stand
that the party says represents it’s that politics has been deeply to 46 percent. full virtue. Jewish academics up for ourselves, no one else
the beginning of the people’s divisive and personal for a long don’t like Israel’s settlement will. When the day comes that
taking back government from time. Yes, it’s getting worse, but That’s just one race, but in policies, and neither do I. any pro-Israel (or even pro-Jew-
Trump and the Republicans. that fact has more to do with our many other contests last week, ish) sentiment is considered
tolerance for divisiveness and voters seemed to elevate erudi- But as people supposedly “offensive” and forbidden in the
I would welcome a reorder- boorishness than with the fault tion and respect over bombast trained in critical analysis, how public square, our Jewish aca-
ing of political power in Wash- of any one particular politician, and mudslinging. If this is a har- are they so prepared to place the demics will be left with nothing
ington, if that’s what the most whether he be the president or binger of things to come, maybe entirety of the blame on Israel? to do but weep for the freedoms
recent results foretell. The pres- a twice-deposed judge running we will some day in the near Why are they willing to absolve they refused to defend. l
ident has in many ways made a for the Senate. future see a return to compro- the Arabs for their part in the
mockery of this nation’s highest mise and professional courtesy Palestinian mess? Why are Daniel B. Markind is a Philadelphia
office and has been unchecked A guilty pleasure of mine is being hallmarks of government. these professors so reticent to attorney and former chair of the
by the members of his par- watching Prime Minister’s Ques- Anglophile escapism might not challenge claims of “victimiza- National Legal Committee of the
ty who control the legislative tions on C-SPAN. The taped be so necessary after all. l tion” by the Palestinians despite Jewish National Fund of America. A
branch. This is so even as the program is of a weekly one-hour innumerable chances to become version of this article first appeared
GOP, despite controlling the session in the British House of Joshua Runyan is the editor- otherwise? Most importantly, in The Times of Israel.
White House and Congress, Commons in which any Mem- in-chief of the Jewish Exponent. why are our academics so will-
cannot seem to get anything of ber of Parliament can address He can be reached at ing to let Israel’s problems nulli-
substance done, leaving Trump the prime minister. [email protected].
to use the same maneuver — Statement From the Publisher
issuing executive orders — The ensuing debates, which
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Lifestyles/Culture

New Play Almost Pregnant Conceived Due
to Playwright’s Lack of Conception

T H E AT E R Almost Pregnant follows month is a film screening of One Grunberger’s humor lightens
40-something Becca adapting More Shot, a yoga and writing the play, through puns like a
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF to her infertility, joined by a workshop, and a religion and “public cervix announcement”
chorus of sorts. The final show medicine panel discussion, all in or digs at sites like Ancestry.
LISA GRUNBERGER thought will take place at the Old City collaboration with the Healing com for the way it “fetishizes
she had all the time in the Jewish Arts Center Nov. 25, a Arts Center of Philadelphia. where we come from.”
world by 39 years old to have a program through The ART of “My initial thought [of the
child; infertility never crossed Infertility. play] was you never know what Grunberger said making
her mind. The ART of Infertility travels you’re going to get with infertili- people laugh stems from Jewish
across the country for month- ty,” Walker said. “It was refresh- comedy traditions of laughing
But it’s a common phenom- long art installations hosted ing and a nice, honest account through the pain; “we make
enon — about 12 percent of by people within the infertil- of one person’s experience that I lemonade out of lemons.” Lisa Grunberger
women in the United States ity community, featuring art felt would resonate with others.”
between 15 and 44 have diffi- by locals, like Grunberger, and Walker said a big miscon- A couple of those lemons ally was successful with in vitro
culty getting pregnant or stay- are Becca’s alter ego characters fertilization and gave birth to a
ing pregnant, according to the The cast of Almost Pregnant, from left: Claire Golden Drake, violinist Estrogen and Lucky, who are daughter — hopes the play edu-
Centers for Disease Control based on Waiting for Godot’s cates young women about the
and Prevention. Gabe Miller, Kellie Cooper, Marc C. Johnson Photos provided Estragon and Lucky. The pair wide range of infertility.
represent the infertility wait-
Grunberger then found her- additional related programs. ception about infertility is that ing room, or the “notoriously “It’s not for women just over
self in that circumstance. Elizabeth Walker, founder it “only affects a certain kind horrible spaces of silence,” as 40 or just white middle-class
of person.” Grunberger put it. women. It affects so many peo-
Grunberger, who lives in and co-director, alongside Maria ple. It’s a disease, and there’s not
South Philadelphia, took pre- Novotny, started the organiza- “We often hear the sto- “There’s so much shame and enough information out there
scriptions to treat infertility tion from her own experience ries of the career woman who frustration and longing — very about it,” she said. “A lot of wom-
and went through intrauterine being unable to conceive. ‘waited too long to conceive,’” sad spaces,” she said. Inspired en identify themselves by their
insemination; she got pregnant she noted, “or the heterosexu- from her own experiences, the capacity to bear and gestate a
once but miscarried. “I needed a visual represen- al, white middle-class couple play stands alone as its own child in their wombs, and when
tation of what I was dealing who is undergoing fertility composite story, but a lot of the they’re unable to do that, there’s
Coming from a scholarly with because so much of infer- treatment. But it affects all Jewishness transferred over. tremendous grief for them but it
background — with a doctorate tility was hidden,” Walker said, kinds of people. It doesn’t also feels like a personal failure.
in religious studies and Amer- so she created artwork around discriminate.” Protagonist Becca is Jewish,
ican cultural history — “my her own experience. who is a contrast from Pam, “It’s a really psychological
default position is to study.” So With such a serious subject, a Catholic woman, wherein burden.”
she turned to text and learned Also on the docket this infertility methods are a con-
everything about infertility, flict for her. That stigmatized burden
interviewing women, sperm weighs heavier on women than
and egg donors, embryologists, “I met Catholic women who men, Grunberger noted, who can
and fertility doctors. refused to use IVF because both contribute to infertility. For
they are followers of the about 35 percent of couples with
With her hefty archive, she church,” Grunberger said of infertility, CDC reported, a male
started to write about her expe- one archived interview, which factor is identified along with a
riences privately — Grunberger was adapted for the play. “I was female factor. In 8 percent of cou-
has a background as a poet, very moved by these women’s ples with infertility, a male factor
author and associate professor commitment to their faith.” is the only identifiable cause.
of English at Temple University.
Furthermore, Becca has an That doesn’t even include the
She developed it into a man- “eruption of frustration” during financial burden of treatments,
uscript, and then a play, à la a Passover seder scene, in which for which only 15 states require
The Vagina Monologues. she associates the orange on the insurers to offer coverage.
seder plate — a symbol of fem-
It went through a long inism — to those that clinics For political reasons, too,
rewriting gestation period over give patients to practice giving Grunberger hopes the play will
just a few months — flipping yourself fertility shots. travel across the country to
from a four-person play, then spread awareness on this issue.
a one-woman show, then pup- “Becca’s character is deal-
pets were briefly involved — ing with her own origin story,” “I want women to walk out
resulting in the final product, she added, “so she’s wondering of this and be freaked out,” she
Almost Pregnant, which Grun- how is Jewish identity passed on said. “I don’t want anybody to
berger called “beshert.” from generation to generation. have to spend money and be
It addresses issues of nature and confronted by this.”
“Everything aligned up in nurture, who is a Jew, what is a
the stars,” she said. “It feels like Jew — what is anybody?” [email protected];
everything was very destined 215-832-0737
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A CALL TO ACTION

The $100,000

By Lynne Honickman
Among the saddest aftermaths of the recent killing of 58 innocent people in Las Vegas and 26 in Texas is the
sense among many that gun violence is inevitable in the United States, that politically powerful forces will always
protect the profits of gun manufacturers over the security of our citizens.
I refuse to believe that. I’ve worked for years trying to counterbalance the moneyed influence of the
National Rifle Association by promoting sensible, responsible safety laws. Seven years ago, I joined with
CeaseFirePA, an advocacy organization dedicated to helping raise the voices of communities determined to
end gun violence.
And now, I have to increase my efforts. To that end, the Honickman Foundation is offering a chall8e.n8g87e grant,
with a lead contribution of $100,000 to match donations made to CeaseFirePA.
I have always believed in the power of unified action by people on the ground to solve pressing problems.
Gun violence is an undeniable health crisis, producing horrendous stress in our communities, our families and
our children.
We are trying to build a stronger force to compete with the NRA’s influence in our state – and our nation. We
are going to fight on the ground in Harrisburg, and in communities large and small to keep families safe from
senseless gun violence.

BUT WE CAN’T DO IT ALONE. WE NEED YOU TO STAND WITH US.

I’m proud of the work already done by CeaseFirePA, the largest gun violence prevention organization in
Pennsylvania. Executive director Shira Goodman is an inspired, respected and proactive leader.
But we want to do more. We want an end to mass murders in our country, and know you do as well. So we ask
for your contributions – large or small as they may be. We plan to match those contributions, because we know
that effective lobbying takes money. The gun lobby has money – we need to fight on their turf.
Please understand, we don’t hate guns. But we hate what guns can do when they are not monitored by
commonsense laws that respect and protect life.

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Challenge

As Ellen S. Alberding, president of the Joyce Foundation said: “Let’s start by challenging the assumption that
there’s no way to stop gun violence. Gun violence in the United States is not a constitutionally derived
inevitability. Gun violence – whether directed at a member of Congress or a child walking home from school –
happens because our elected officials have made a series of deliberate policy judgments that guns should be
easy to buy, sell and carry by nearly anyone, anywhere, any time.”
Our legislators must pass laws that are favored by most Pennsylvanians and Americans: Reporting
requirements for lost and stolen weapons, expanded background checks, limits on high-capacity magazines
and stricter regulation (or perhaps a renewed ban) on assault weapons. I’m asking you to stand up with us to
demand better from our elected officials. And if those lawmakers refuse to listen, I’m asking you to help vote
them out.

If we truly want to honor the memory of those lost to senseless killing,
thoughts and prayers are not enough.

A call to action is needed. Our $100,000 challenge grant is aimed to spur that action. THERE IS NO
AMOUNT TOO SMALL. Please imagine how much more we can do together. It’s all about what kind of world
we want here.

To meet the challenge, please send your tax-deductible contribution to:
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or donate on line at www.ceasefirepa.org/donate. Thank you.

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LIFESTYLES/CULTURE

Philly is a ‘Second Jerusalem’ for Israeli
Singer-Songwriter Looking for Her Break

MUSIC tional and almost like another Hadar ic and document my journey showcasing her journey to nd
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF city in Europe. Photo provided through coping with anxiety and the courage to openly and honest-
knowing how to feel comfortable ly be herself.
WITH A LOVE for R&B and “I can’t explain it, but [Philly] is now electronic pop. She’s per- in my own skin.”
the sudden freedom to explore, feels like my second home away formed at shows around Philly “When you have anxiety it
where else does an Israeli singer from Israel.” and for the Jewish community, She’s unsure why she struggles feels like there’s something out-
go a er the Israel Defense Forc- exploring her voice over the years with anxiety — “maybe it’s my side of you that’s taking over
es to pursue music? Hadar was classically trained, until she found her niche. Jewish genes,” she joked — but your body. Only people who
beginning in choir at the age of she addresses it in her music, as experience it know what I’m
Motown Philly — or as sing- 7. Classical music composed her Her husband also works as the stigma associated with anxi- talking about.”
er-songwriter Hadar lovingly teen years, too, while studying at her producer. e couple mar- ety or depression is just now start-
calls it, her “second Jerusalem.” ried in 2013 and live in Wynne- ing to dissipate in today’s society. One song in particular,
e Jerusalem Academy of Music “Incomplete,” was written for
Hadar McNeill, whose rst and Dance. eld Heights. “It was taboo for so long,” she History Unerased, an LGBTQ
name is her stage name, moved “It wasn’t until we started added. “For a long time, especial- organization that tries to bring
to Philadelphia in 2010. Her parents wanted to give ly in my early 20s, I had felt like LGBTQ history into classrooms,
her the best musical education working together [that] it helped something was wrong with me. which she performed at Outfest
“I was straight out of the possible, but there weren’t enough me explore more of how I wanted People make you feel like you’re last month.
army,” she recalled, “and I knew professional facilities for contem- to sound and what my voice as an crazy until you realize that you’re
that I wanted to explore singing porary or pop music in Israel. artist would be,” Hadar said. just normal and you’re just going “As somebody who has been
outside of Israel just because I through things that a lot of people writing about feeling comfortable
was in uenced by pop music, But her passion for pop was Hadar’s next project — a ve- are going through.” in my own skin, writing a song
international music.” always there. song EP called Simple Complex to represent History Unerased …
that was recorded in Philly — is Her music is individualistic, has to represent the community
When she traveled to the It wasn’t an easy decision to set to be released early next year. and this idea that there’s parts of
United States for the rst time, leave her family, all of whom still our story, as a community, as a
she happened upon Philadelphia live in Israel, but the 29-year-old “It’s a project that is very people, that people didn’t tell us
— a great central location where said she felt she “needed to evolve young,” she said. “ e messages about.”
she already knew some people. as an artist.” behind it are very real and organ-
ough she travels for con-
In uenced by R&B music, Growing up, her idol was Ofra certs or other events, she remains
she connected to Philly’s soul- Haza, a renowned Israeli singer, tied to her new Philly roots.
ful roots and fell in love with as well as Arik Einstein and some
the city — as well as her future American in uences like Prince, “There’s something really
husband, KJ McNeill. Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion and warm and embracing about the
Whitney Houston. people of Philadelphia,” she said.
“I love my city,” she said of “ ey’re very connected to where
her native Jerusalem. “ ere’s “I grew up on Israeli music, they are.”
so much going on there out- and it’s part of me,” she said. But
side of the obvious con icts. her Israeli music background and [email protected];
I felt that it was very interna- discovery of Prince really in u- 215-832-0737
enced her sound, she added.

After some self-discovery,
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Rodeph our next generation is bringing
people not only into profes-
Continued from Page 11 sional roles but into profession-
al roles that include the highest
could imagine was Torah, Jew- levels of leadership, and that’s
ish studies.” for women and men and for us
to acknowledge that right now
She learned about differ- that there is an imbalance.”
ent rabbis and rabbinates and
became connected to social She uses her platform to
justice. She hopes to use her educate the community about
platform to bring the congre- these important issues, espe-
gation closer to that cause and cially as reports exposing pow-
to each other. erful men of sexual assault and
harassment continue to domi-
“I strive to be a rabbi who nate headlines.
can touch my congregants in
their individual moments and “I spoke explicitly about
who can build community this from the bimah, about …
among those congregants so what it means to be men and
their connections are to one women and what we can do
another,” she said, “and then in our worlds when it comes
who can help our congrega- to mentoring women, getting
tion have a larger role in social them into the pipeline and
justice and moral leadership.” calling people out for even
really silly language mistakes
Assuming her new role that indicate an imbalance of
comes at a time when many power,” she said. “And I spoke
women are speaking up about about what men in particu-
malpractices in the workplace lar can do in their world. …
toward women — from the We’re all a part of a system
tech industry to Hollywood. with power imbalance when it
comes to gender.”
The significance of her posi-
tion is not lost on Maderer. She’s challenged congre-
gants to think about how they
“There is a different level of can make a difference in their
responsibility that I take real- own workplaces and com-
ly seriously,” she noted. “It’s munities, such as men com-
really new for the congrega- mitting to decline sitting on
tion and for most the world all-male panels.
to have a senior rabbi who’s
a woman. That’s something “I’m looking forward to
that outwardly people are real- constantly reflecting on how
ly excited about but inwardly the Jewish community is
people are probably still need- changing,” she said, “and how
ing to adjust to in some implic- Rodeph Shalom can continue
it ways.” to be a place for each new gen-
eration to come find meaning.”
Sally Priesand became the
first woman ordained a rab- Maderer is facilitating that
bi, teacher and preacher in search for meaning during what
America in 1972, noted an she calls a “learning season.”
article from the Jewish Wom-
en’s Archive. Women began to “My personal goals are just
receive rabbinic ordination in to partner with as many peo-
the Reform, Conservative and ple as possible so that I can do
Reconstructionist movements the learning I need to really
through the ’70s and ’80s. serve the congregation,” she
said, “and I’ve had wonderful
But there is always room leadership partner with me in
for progress. that way.” l

“Much like many other [email protected];
leadership positions in other 215-832-0740
fields out there, we see very
few women in the very top lev-
els of leadership. I don’t think
Jewish life is special for that,”
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
mobilizes financial and volunteer resources to
address the communities’ most critical priorities
locally, in Israel and around the world.

Israel70 events will take place all over the Greater Philadelphia region and were
planned in collaboration with all of our Jewish communities, so whatever your
interests and wherever you are, there are many events perfect for you. See the
sidebar below for the next three upcoming activities!

We are so excited to celebrate Israel with you. Be sure to visit the website
so we can keep you updated on new Israel70 articles and events. And stay in touch
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Commemorate,
Honor, Learn: Our
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IN 2018, ISRAEL turns 70 years old — a significant milestone in the life
of this vibrant country. And to commemorate the occasion, we’re pulling
out all the stops.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is thrilled to announce
Israel70, a year packed with outrageously fun and seriously thought-pro-
voking programming that will allow us to bond with the young Jewish homeland,
grapple with its evolution and celebrate its very existence.

Israel70 will be a year of building bridges: between our communities and Israel,
but also between our communities and one another. This will be a year of mak-
ing space for listening, empathy and reflection. No matter how you express your
support for Israel, no matter what the roots of your connection or your legitimate
questions may be, Israel70 welcomes you. This is a moment for us to come together
to honor and reflect, in so many ways, on the wonderfully diverse country that
is Israel.

And you’re invited!
To find out more, check out our brand-new section for Israel70 on our web-
site at jewishphilly.org/israel70. There, you’ll find information about our year
of events ranging from art exhibits, films and storytelling to lectures, learning
and conversations with Israeli change-makers. Some events will be festive, others
informative, but all will help you explore, celebrate and share the nuances of your
relationship with Israel.
At the Valley Forge Event Center on May 6, save the date — 5/6 — and join
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Torah Portion

Isaac’s Story: How Do You Follow CANDLE LIGHTING
in a Visionary’s Footsteps?
November 17 4:25 p.m.
November 24 4:21 p.m.

BY RABBI SHOSHANAH TORNBERG and original visioning of the heroic generations. But without What is your duty to the rev- The Torah is our story. It is
Abraham and Sarah genera- Isaac, we have no story. olutions of your parents’ day? Abraham’s story. It is Isaac’s.
PARSHAT TOLDOT tion. We will learn of the com- And it is Jacob’s. It is yours.
IN OUR PARSHAH this week, plex challenges and growth of True, he shows up in the Rabbi Israel reminds us that Where do you fit in the telling?
we continue the family story of his grandson — the man who Torah in passive ways: He is though Isaac is passive in so What are you called to over-
the line of Abraham and Sar- would become Israel. And, yet, born; he is bound by Abra- many ways, he remains in the turn? What are you here to
ah. Here we encounter Jacob in the quiet middle lay Isaac ham for sacrifice; he is not land, farming and establishing preserve and strengthen? l
deceiving the blind Isaac on his — estranged from his broth- even allowed to go and find a his family. And, even more,
deathbed — wresting a “first er, marred by trauma, nursing wife for himself. The text even he re-digs the wells from the Rabbi Shoshanah Tornberg RJE is a
born” blessing from him, much loss and blindness (perhaps points out that he will receive time of his father — sources of graduate of the Hebrew Union Col-
as he would later wrest one from from the glare of his father’s blessing not on his own merit, life and blessing that had been lege – Jewish institute of Religion.
the divine being with whom he towering figure?). but on the merit of his father. stopped up since they were She serves as the rabbi-educator
would come to wrestle. first dug. at Old York Road Temple-Beth
As Rabbi Alex Israel teach- Adin Steinsaltz teaches that, Am, where she holds the helm of
In these machinations and es, Isaac is the in-between gen- “It is known that the sons of Sometimes, our task is to their Mensch Lab: the learning en-
manipulations, Isaac shows lit- eration; he is the placeholder; great fathers, talented and sig- smash the idols in our father’s vironment for Beth Am students.
tle agency. Things seem to be he is the passive glue that holds nificant as they may be in their shop. And sometimes our path The Board of Rabbis of Greater
done to him. As we have moved together two powerful figures own right, have to contend with calls us to wrestle toward a new Philadelphia is proud to provide the
into the lives of Jacob and Esau, — figures from whom we like the parental glory and from the name and a new way of being. Torah commentary for the Jewish
we are leaving the terrain of to tell our story. beginning feel themselves as But we exist also in generations Exponent.
the life of Isaac (terrain that, inadequate, burdened with a called to solidify what has been
incidentally, was spent entirely It is tempting to think of our lesser or with greater degrees of gained. Heroism is also about
within the Land of Israel). heritage as one that derives from helplessness” (Biblical Images). the art of preservation. When
the grandfather or the grand- we firm the foundations of our
We know the great achieve- son. We are inclined to situate This is no less true for Isaac world, we honor the past, and
ments, traveling adventures our story only in the glorious than for children of great par- we set the stage upon which the
doings and deeds of these two ents today. How do you follow future can grow.
the footsteps of a visionary?

Youth them,” she said. “You can’t hate But the Hossain family took a need,” he added. “The com- he’s changed anyone’s minds.
what you know.” one last walk around that New munity is the reason I’m here.” If people have a certain hatred
Continued from Page 11 Jersey town, and happened toward a group of people, he
After the workshops, every- upon an Indian restaurant, a But it wasn’t easy. His first can’t change that, he explained.
program. “It’s also an amaz- one convened for a keynote similar cuisine they recognized day of school in the United But if they hate a group he’s affil-
ing experience for kids to be speech by University of Penn- from home. States, he was picked on and iated with, he can try to make
exposed … to students who are sylvania Law School student called “Saddam.” sure they are at least informed.
so different from them.” Akbar Hossain. “My father starts talking
to the manager and tells him “Even though Norristown is “We all have preconceived
The final workshop dis- Hossain was born in Ban- what happened, and the man- one of the most diverse places notions of what someone else
cussed how to bring back gladesh and spent his early ager goes, ‘Well, I might know in all of Pennsylvania,” he not- is or does based on how they
what they learned to their years in Saudi Arabia. someone in Philly who might ed, “I was probably one of the identify themselves,” he said.
schools to implement it in an be able to help you,’” he said. first Muslim kids to walk into When he tells people he’s from
effective way. His family immigrated to the school with brown skin Norristown, for instance, or
the U.S. through a diversity They ended up in Norris- from Saudi Arabia.” a Muslim, there’s a “certain
They delved deep into con- visa lottery when he was 9 town through this family, who understanding” of his back-
versations of identity, which years old — two days before helped them get an apartment, Last year, Hossain penned ground, he noted.
Friedlander said is more 9/11. enroll Hossain and his two sib- an op-ed for The Philadelphia
important than ever. lings in school, and get his Inquirer encouraging people to But if he introduces himself
“We were the Hossain fami- father a job. “have a real conversation with as a Penn Law student, “there’s
No Place for Hate has ly coming to JFK [International a Muslim.” a very different way of how
received an unprecedented Airport] from Saudi Arabia on “And he didn’t ask for a someone perceives me.”
number of phone calls describ- Sept. 9, 2001,” he said. penny, from this idea of com- After a white middle-aged
ing bias in classrooms, taking mon humanity,” he recalled. man yelled at him from 40th “But at the end of the day,
form in harassment, hate inci- They didn’t know anyone, “Somebody was in need, and and Market streets to “go all of those identities are inter-
dents or racial slurs. or much English, so his father he wanted to help us.” back to your country,” Hos- twined within one Akbar,” he
paid a third party to help them sain felt obligated to try to said. “What I want to get across
“For so many of these kids resettle in New York. Hossain’s father worked make a difference. to the students … is that they
who have never been outside three minimum-wage jobs too have an opportunity to
their own backyard, this is an Instead, they ended up in a until his death in 2004. The He offered to chat with any- fight against stereotypes.” l
opportunity for them to really motel in New Jersey. The third Muslim community in Nor- one over coffee — and received
see a more global student pop- party never showed. ristown then came together to more than 300 responses [email protected];
ulation and to understand that help out. (about 200 were positive). He’s 215-832-0737
there are people different from His father reached a break- since met with 48.
ing point: He didn’t want to be “They recognized there was
a burden on this country. He But Hossain doesn’t think
was ready to move back.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 16 your choice. We will be entertained Singles Shabbat. critically-acclaimed documentary JAFCO STAR Group.
by our favorite chanteuse “Freyda Join us at Congregation Beth El for Rock in the Red Zone: Music is their The JAFCO STAR Group (Siblings
Adult Education: Moonglow. Thomas.” Admittance is $45 cash at singles Shabbat service in the small Shelter, an intimate portrayal of life Together are Remarkable) is
Join Reform Congregation Keneseth the door. Call ASAP to arrange for chapel at 8 p.m. This is open to the on the edge in the war-torn city of facilitated by a licensed social worker
Israel adult education and Bev Rosen your food preferences and special whole community. Any questions, call Sderot. Featuring director/producer and provides siblings (ages 8-16) of
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Moonglow by Michael Chabon. $10 per Call chairpersons Shirley Swinger Main St., Voorhees, N.J. performance. Admission is $20 per space to talk about their feelings
class if not an adult ed member. 8339 484-412-8299 or Violet Sandler 610- person. Light refreshments will be with other children who share their
Old York Road, Elkins Park. 642-1972. 1236 Montgomery Ave., Yiddish Shabbat. provided. To RSVP, go to adathisrael. experience. The program will also
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documentary filmmaking led by Israeli example, we will learn about the Graduate School, at Gratz College Backyard.
Yiddish Press. filmmaker Barak Heymann (Paper interwar Yiddish intelligentsia, the for “Finding Happiness in a Digital Hadassah Greater Philadelphia
The Judaic Studies Program and Dolls, Mr. Gaga) at 1 p.m. Learn about spirit of Jewish resistance during Age.” How has technology impacted presents “Anti-Semitism in Your
the Department of History of Drexel the role of documentary cinema as the Holocaust, and the struggle to our ability to have healthy, satisfying Backyard” 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Gratz
University present “The Bizarre Tales a social and political tool, as well as preserve Yiddish literature in Israel. 85 relationships? How can we guide our College. Cost at the door is $20. For
of Yiddishland: What the Yiddish how to direct without a script. Call W. Mechanic St., New Hope. children to use technology responsibly? more information, contact Judy Ron at
Press Reveals about the Jews,” a 215-545-4400 for more info. 401 How can we make room for happiness [email protected] or 215-732-7100.
lecture and book-signing by Edward Fisher-Bennett Hall, 3340 Walnut St., Conversation on Relations. in today’s digital environment? Bagel 7605 Old York Road, Elkins Park.
Portnoy, academic advisor and Philadelphia. Two leaders of the Muslim and Jewish breakfast at 9:15 a.m. followed by the
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sales executive and a disadvantaged Conversation About Jewish-Muslim Rabbi Lance J. Sussman presents his ABC’s Boy Band was a group of nice
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Bring some cocktails, snacks and your lives were changed by a simple Tropp. The series begins with 7:30 World of Yiddish Literature,” with Maccabeats. $18-$100. For more
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savory snacks. Price includes 12 bingo need assistance, call Valerie Ricapito public. For more information, visit only did Yiddish continue as the AMIT Gala.
sheets, dabber, dessert, coffee and tea. at 267-256-2018. Barbara and Harvey orshalom.com or call 610-644-9086. spoken “mamaloshen” but also began AMIT Philadelphia Council/Shira
BYOB. $25 in advance/$30 at the door. Brodsky Enrichment Center of JFCS, 835 Darby Paoli Road, Berwyn. to produce a rich modern literature. In Chapter is hosting a gala honoring
Doors open at 6 p.m.; first game at 7 345 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd. this talk we will look at Yiddish fiction, Linda Sagman, along with Young
p.m. 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood. Honoring Heller. poetry and drama during its golden Leadership members Karen and
Men’s Club Shabbat. At 8 p.m., the Main Line Reform era. Free and open to the public. For Jonathan Friedman. Our keynote
Reenactor Performance. Join the Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu- Temple community will have the more information, call 215-887-8700. speaker will be Miri Gil, principal of
Linda Kenyon, reenactor El Men’s Club for Shabbat services and special privilege of honoring a special 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. AMIT Rehovot Junior and Senior High
extraordinaire returns to the dinner. Service participation at 6 p.m. man, our music director, Andrew School for Girls. Supper will be served.
Hilltoppers of Temple Sholom for a Soup/salad/appetizer/dessert dinner Heller, who has served MLRT for 20 Adult Education: The Jewish Contact: AMIT Office 410-484-2223,
third program at 7:30 p.m. Watch her at 6:45 p.m. $20 per person. Services years. The evening celebration will Nation. [email protected]. 6 p.m. at
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Didrikson Zaharias. Refreshments will contact 215-635-1505. 8339 Old York that has become interwoven with largest portion of the tanakh and at amitchildren.org/event/amit-
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610-356-5165. 55 N. Church Lane, Join Reform Congregation Keneseth Ave., Wynnewood. weekly Haftarah readings. In this class at MONDAY, NOV. 20
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Join the MLDC Hadassah opening For more information, call 215-887- Documentary Screening. prior knowledge or Hebrew proficiency Israel Emanu-El as he teaches a
fall luncheon at Evviva Restaurant at 8700. 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. at Adath is expected. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. 418 text-based course on Mishnah on the
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language not required. Reservations Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Practical the old to the modern. Meets Nov. 21 tops all offers for your
required in order to prepare enough and Spiritual Wisdom for Living and 28 and Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. 8339 Looking for classmates from diamonds & jewelry.
course material. Call 215-635-1505 with Death and Dying” with Simcha Old York Road, Elkins Park. West Philadelphia High School
or email [email protected]. 8339 Old Raphael Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. classes of 1958; January and We can pay more because
York Road, Elkins Park. Learn about little-known Jewish Thanksgiving Interfaith we know the true value.
wisdom on life after death. Discover Service. June for our 60th Reunion! Immediate cash for one
Driver Safety Program. the connection between afterlife Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will May 19, 2018 piece or an entire
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim teachings and Jewish rituals of death be the host of this year’s Abington collection.
will host an AARP Two-Day Driver and bereavement. Questions/RSVP: Ministerium’s 67th Annual Interfaith For more info call Roz @
Safety Course on Nov. 20 and 21 at [email protected] or or Thanksgiving Service at 7:30 p.m. 201 Old York Road • Jenkintown, PA
10:30 a.m. This course is for people 215-887-1342, ext. 109. 8231 Old York Plan to join us in the Molish Sanctuary 215-968-4029
who have not previously taken the Road, Elkins Park. with our friends from the community, [email protected] (215) 885-7070
lesson. The cost for this course is $15/ Abington Baptist Church, Abington
person for AARP members and $20/ TUESDAY, NOV. 21 Presbyterian Church, Holy Trinity WHAT’S GOING ON Open Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
person for nonmembers. You must Lutheran Church, Our Lady Help of in Jewish Philadephia? 10am - 4:30pm
bring or mail a check to the synagogue Book of Leviticus. Christians Roman Catholic Church.
office before the course begins in order Join Rabbi Stone to learn and study Rev. Kirby Lawrence Hill, Abington Submit an event or browse our Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
to reserve your spot. Call 215-677-1600 the Book of Leviticus. 10 a.m. at Presbyterian Church, will deliver online calendar to find out
for any additional information. 9768 Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel. 300 S. Thanksgiving remarks. Refreshments what’s happening at local
Verree Road, Philadelphia. 18th St., Philadelphia. will be served. Bring nonperishable synagogues, community
canned goods for the local food bank. organizations and venues!
Adult Education: Julia Gross. Jewish Philosophy as a Guide 971 Old York Road, Abington.
Throughout history, the decision to to Life. [email protected]
follow through with abortion has A six-week course led by Rabbi Ira WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22
always been one of the most crucial Stone at Temple Beth Zion-Beth 2ND Annual
decisions a woman had to make Israel based on the book by Harvard Lunch and Learn Noontime
and that in the 1970s, American professor of philosophy, Hilary Torah. MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2017
society battled over the legalization Putnam. We will explore the thought Discussion of the parsha of the week.
of abortion. Julia Gross wants to of the three pillars of modern Jewish This session will find Rabbi Gary Crystal Tea Room
allow Jewish women to come forth philosophy: Franz Rosenzweig, Charlestein leading the group at
with their very personal experiences Martin Buber, and Emmanuel Levinas, 12:30 p.m. Offices of Premier Dental Wanamaker Building
and help others understand their among others. 300 S. 18th St., Products Co., 1710 Romano Drive, 100 Penn Square East, 9th Floor, Philadelphia
plights and struggles with this very Philadelphia. Norristown. 5:30 Cocktail Reception | 6:15 Program & Dinner
controversial topic. $10 per class if
not an adult-ed member. 11:30 a.m. Book Club. THURSDAY, NOV. 23 Cocktail Attire | Kosher Dietary Laws Observed
at Reform Congregation Keneseth The Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
Israel. For more information, call book club will be meeting to discuss Chanukah, Halacha and StandWithUs
215-887-8700. 8339 Old York Road, Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. Chasidut. Defenders of Israel
Elkins Park. 10:30 a.m. For more information call While it’s easy to think of halacha Award Honorees
215-886-8000. 971 Old York Road, (Jewish law) as a dry, technical Robin and Steven Katz
Future of Pro-Israel Abington. subject, in the hands of the Hasidic
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Join AIPAC for “The Future Lunch and Learn Noontime to spiritual enlightenment. In this Charles Presenter
of Pro-Israel Leadership: A Torah. class at Temple Beth Zion-Beth Kahn, Jr Marielle Matthew
Bipartisan Perspective” featuring Discussion of the parsha of the week. Israel at 12:30 p.m., we will explore Josh Harari Stein
Congressman Brendan Boyle This session will be led by Rabbi Chanukah through key concepts Shapiro
(D-Pa.) and Congressman Ryan Robert Alpert at noon at BDO USA, in halacha and Hasidic thought to
Costello (R-Pa.). Program and LLP. All are welcome. 1801 Market St., uncover the spiritual dimension of Live Auction
refreshments begin at 7:15 p.m. at 17th floor, Philadelphia. halacha’s practical guidelines. This
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El, open class will run for six weeks. It is free, hosted by Josh Katz
to all AIPAC club members and all Lunch and Learn Noontime but registration is required. 300 S. Including African Safari for 4
congregants of Temple Beth Hillel- Torah. 18th St., Philadelphia.
Beth El. Dietary laws observed. Discussion of the parsha of the week Contact: [email protected]
Reservations are required by in Elkins Park. Rabbi Adam Wohlberg Adult Education: Jewish [email protected] | 215-488-7097
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Remington Road, Wynnewood. Elkins Park. about Jewish Literacy Thursdays 1 to 2
p.m. through Dec. 28. One-time adult
Discussing the Afterlife. Mini Course. event fee of $18 per year applies. 8339
Join Beth Sholom Congregation’s Join Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El Old York Road, Elkins Park. l
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Alvin Applebaum died peacefully surrounded Elaine Ettenger Goodstein of Bryn Mawr died
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loved husband of Rhea (nee Longer). De- Ettenger was born to William and Tillie
• Our law firm is dedicated to helping families who are overwhelmed or voted father of Valerie Applebaum, Andrew Ettenger in Philadelphia on April 1, 1921. She
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obtaining benefits to help defray the cost of long term (Jackie Breslin) Spina and Alexis Kirsch. 1943. They lived in Havertown, where she
care at home, in assisted living facilities, adult medical Great-grandfather of Leilah Spina and Noah Helen Eisenberg, age 94, of Boca Raton Flor- was active in her synagogue, Suburban Jew-
day care, and in nursing homes. Spina. Brother-in-law of Harriette and Alan ida, formerly from Northeast Philadelphia, ish Community Center, was a community
Cohen. He was a Post Office Supervisor for passed away peacefully at home, surrounded leader in developing TASC, a nonprofit sup-
Jerold E. Rothkoff • Did you know there are Veterans benefits that Veterans 30 years, a member of Equity Lodge No 591 by family on Thurs, Sept 21, 2017. Helen porting teen employment, and performed
Elder Law Attorney or Widow(er)s of Veterans can receive to supplement F & AM, Pannonia B.A., and Congregation was born Nov. 4, 1922 in Philadelphia, and market research for the Chilton Company.
income to pay for health care costs at home, in Assisted Adath Jeshurun. The family suggests contri- her parents owned the Rudnick Tailor-Furrier She and Milton moved to Cincinnati, OH, in
Living Facilities, Adult Medical Day Care, and in butions in his memory may be made to Con- shop on Akron St. She graduated from the 1974 where she became active in the Crest
Nursing Homes? gregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York University of Pennsylvania in 1946 and was Hills Country Club. Following in her sister,
Rd., Elkins Park PA 19027. an elementary school teacher and substitute Gladys’s, successful business career in Phil-
Offices in: SPECIAL OFFER in the Philadelphia School System. For 67 adelphia, she founded Cincinnati Sellout, a
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856.616.2923 Hilary Barrer Bitan, Age 28 of Huntingdon daughter Debbie (Bob) Merion, five grand- wards she spent the last ten years of her life
215.546.5800 Valley, peacefully at home surrounded by her children: Marisa, Alison, Seth, Sarah, and with her partner Fred Brenner, also a Phil-
family on November 7, 2017, from glio- Mitchell, and four great-grandchildren. Helen adelphia native. They lived in Boca Raton,
To register & find out more blastoma. She is survived by her loving hus- never missed sending a yearly birthday card Florida, and Bryn Mawr. Mrs. Goodstein is
about our seminars, visit our website. band Gadi Bitan, parents Pam and Steve Bar- and anniversary card to at least three-dozen survived by her children Lynne Goodstein
rer, brother Andrew Barrer and sister Nancy family members and friends, many with a (Peter Langer) of Cambridge, Massachusetts,
Thompson, her maternal grandmother and hand-written poem. She will be missed and Richard (Judi) Goodstein of Washington, DC,
dozens of aunts, uncles and cousins. She remembered with loving thoughts about her grandchildren Zachary Shotland of Boynton
was predeceased by her sister Elisabeth. A intelligence, tenacity, resilience and most im- Beach, Aaron Shotland (Susan) of Phil-
graduate of Germantown Academy and the portantly, her devotion to her family. Ser- adelphia and Josh Goodstein (Lindsay) of La-
University of Delaware School of Nursing, vices were held at Beth Israel Memorial fayette Hill, and great grandchildren Grace
she worked at CHOP, Rady Children’s Hospit- Chapel in Delray Beach, Florida on Sept. 26, and Daniel Shotland and Levi Goodstein.
al in San Diego and Abington Hospital. Dona- 2017. She was laid to rest at Eternal Light Contributions in her memory may be made to
tions in Hilary’s memory can be made to the Memorial Gardens in Boynton Beach, Florida. the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia,
2100 Arch St., Phila., PA 19103 or American
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of Southfield, MI, formerly of Philadelphia,
Stanley S. Ellis Of Dresher, PA, died peace- PA. Devoted wife of the late Sydney Kleeman;
CHARLESTEIN fully on November 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving mother of the late Robin (Albert)
family. Beloved husband of the late Joy N. El- Motta; cherished grandmother of Adam and
Harold Charlestein, on October 27, 2017. an lis; loving father of Betsy Cohen (Jay Cohen), Zachary Motta; beloved daughter of the late
owner and operator of a clothing manufactur- Robert Ellis (Carole Ellis), Jon Ellis and Mindy Philip and Anna Green; dear sister to the late
ing company, Mr. Charlestein was graduated Ellis; also survived by 10 grandchildren and Jack (Charlotte) Green and the late Claire
from Temple University with a BA in busi- one great-granddaughter. He earned his un- (George) Susselman. Graveside Services
ness and was a veteran of the US Army. Mr. dergraduate degree from the University of were held Sunday, November 12that Haym
Charlestein loved cruising and during his life- Pennsylvania after serving in the Army dur- Salomon Memorial Park, Frazer, PA. Contri-
time, traveled all over the world. He was the ing WW11. He created Ellis Garage Door butions in her memory may be made to An-
husband of the late Jane Charlestein (nee Company which continues to service the gela Hospice www.angelahospice.org
Hendler) for 45 years and was the loving Greater Philadelphia area. Funeral Services
companion of Edith Agard for the past 12 were held Monday, November 6th 12:00 JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
years. Contributions in his memory may be P.M. at Congregation Or Shalom, 835 Darby
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in his memory may be made to The Ab-
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ber 8, 2017 of Upper Gwynedd, Pa. Devoted may be made to Hackenburg-Mt. Moriah
of your loved one …. mother of Louis (Robin) Goldberg. Proud Lodge #19, F & AM c/o Robert Wagman,
grandmother of Matthew Goldberg. Services 1144 Oliver Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
were held Sunday November 12, 2017 at or Cong. Brith Sholom, 1190 Macada Road,
Joseph Levine & Sons, Interment at Monte- Bethlehem, PA 18017.
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band of Sandra (nee Warshaw). Loving Fath- Jared Fox, and Drew Steinbrecher. He is also
er of Jeffrey (Jane) Pitkow, Jennifer (Stuart) survived by his sister, Frances Fuss. Funeral
Leon, and Adam Pitkow. Cherished Grand- Services were held on Thursday November
father of Zachary, Joseph, Gregory, Samuel, 2nd,2017 at Goldsteins Funeral Home fol-
Jessica, and Emily. Dr. Pitkow was a Clinical lowed by Interment at Roosevelt Memorial
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Park.Contributions in his memory may be
at the University of Pennsylvania School of made to Temple Emanuel Synagogue,1101
Medicine. He was an attending Orthopaedic Springdale Rd. Cherry Hill NJ 08003, Con-
Surgeon at Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, gregation,Kol Ami 8201 High School Rd.
Pennsylvania and at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Elkins Park PA 19027 or to the charity of the
Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pitkow re- Donors Choice.
ceived his undergraduate and medical de-
grees from the University of Pennsylvania in SUMMERS
1956 and 1960, respectively. After complet-
ing his rotating internship at Abington Me- Pauline Summers (nee Harrison) on Novem-
morial Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania, he ber 6, 2017. Wife of the late Jordan Sum-
served at the Martin Army Hospital in Geor- mers. Mother of Barry (Lorri) Summers, Dr.
gia for two years, with one year in pediatric Ronald (Nancy) Summers. Grandmother of
training program. He then returned to Abing- Rachael and Joshua. Contributions in her
ton for one year as a general surgery resid- memory may be made to The Trenton Area
ent. From 1966-1969 he was an orthopaedic Soup Kitchen P.O. box 872 Trenton New Jer-
surgery resident at the Hospital of the Uni- sey 08605.
versity of Pennsylvania. He was board certi-
fied in 1971 and was a fellow of the Americ- GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
an Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He RAPHAEL-SACKS
held membership in the American Academy
of Cerebral Palsy, American Medical Associ- YANOVITZ
ation, Bucks County Medical Society,
Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, Arlene Yanovitz (nee Brown), on November 9,
Pennsylvania Medical Society and Alpha 2017. Wife of Norman Yanovitz. Mother of
Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Al- David Yanovitz and Beth Yanovitz. Daughter
though his clinical practice encompassed of the late Morris and Rose Brown. Sister of
general orthopaedics, his special orthopaed- Sylvia Abrams and Esther Schiller. Grand-
ic interests were in the areas of gait and pos- mother of Jaden Yanovitz and Gabrielle Yan-
tural problems in children, clubfeet and ovitz Lubin. Contributions in her memory
cerebral palsy. He was the Orthopaedic con- may be made to Magee Rehabilitation Hospit-
sultant to the Woods School since 1969, and al, 1513 Race St., Philadelphia, PA 19102,
to the Beechwood Mead Trauma Unit in www.mageerehab.org.
Langhorne since 1984. From 1969-1974 he
was Director of the Club Foot Clinic at the GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania RAPHAEL-SACKS
and from 1974-1984, he was Director of the MEMORIALS
Gait and Foot Clinic at the Children’s hospital
of Philadelphia. His most significant publica- PLAM
tions pertained to postural and gait abnor-
malities in children, and to partial neuroprax- MICHAEL TOBIAH PLAM
ia of the biceps brachii motor nerve. Contri-
butions in his memory may be made to The 1-27-76 11-7-94
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School KISLEV 4
of Medicine or to the Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia, www.chop.edu It has been 23 years-
and it still hurts so much
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S " What I would give to clasp his hand
RAPHAEL-SACKS
His happy face to see
To hear his voice and see his smile

That meant so much to me"
( author unknown)

Mike, we love and miss you
each and every day
Love,

Mom and Dad

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Community / mazel tovs

BIRTHS

KEIAN SABLE JULIETTE MAYA COHEN

Steven and Lisa Sable Ilyse and Hilton Cohen of Encino, Calif., announce the
announce the birth of birth of their daughter, Juliette Maya Cohen, on June 26.
their first grandchild,
Keian Sable, on Oct. 8. Sharing in the family’s happiness are grandparents
Keian’s parents are Eric Harriet and Marshall Baker of Cherry Hill, N.J., and
and Tara Sable. Sharing in Natalie and Anthony Cohen of Denver, along with Aunt
the joy is his great-grand- Dayna and Uncle Larry Weintraub, cousins Jonah and
mother, Charlotte Wil- Noam Weintraub, Aunt Janine, Aunt Stacey and Uncle
son, as well as his aunt, Yair Bar Chaim, and cousin Raphael Bar Chaim.
Staci Sable.
Juliette Maya is named in loving memory of her
ENGAGEMENTS paternal great-grandmother Julia Esther Cohen, and her
maternal great-uncle Marvin Rosenberg.
KRAWITZ-PACYON
ANNIVERSARY
Les and Susan Krawitz of Havertown
announce the engagement of their son,
Alan Frederic, to Jennifer Pacyon of
Buffalo, N.Y. Jennifer is the daughter
of Ken Pacyon and Deborah Hartman,
also of Buffalo.

Alan is an MBA graduate of Widen-
er University and works in commercial
real estate. Jennifer has her Ph.D. in
psychology.

Alan is the grandson of Roslyn D.
and the late Melvin A. Krawitz. Jennifer
is the granddaughter of Francis and the
late Kenneth Egan.

SNYDER-HIRSCH

Alan and Sheila Snyder of Bensalem, KRAIN
along with Mitch Hirsch and Sylvia
Lifschitz of Spring House, announce the Mayer and Deborah Krain celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary July 16 with
engagement of their children, Stacey Eliz- their children, grandchildren, family and friends.
abeth Snyder and Joshua Jacob Hirsch.

Stacey graduated from West Chester
University and Drexel University Thomas
R. Kline School of Law. She is a captain
in the United States Air Force Judge
Advocate General’s Corps. Josh graduat-
ed from Dickinson College and works as
a middle school special education teacher.

Stacey is the granddaughter of the late
Harry and Sarah Cohen of Philadelphia
and the late Aaron and Florence Snyder
of Wyndmoor.

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Community The Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center’s 27th annual Rainbow Ball on Oct. 21 at the Loews
Philadelphia Hotel, which was attended by more than 375 people, raised more than $777,000
NEWSMAKERS to support the center’s core mission. Marge and Ty Steinberg of Elkins Park, along with Phila-
delphians Tammy and Michael B. Steinberg, received the Family Award, in recognition of their
Attorney Suzanne dedication to improving the quality of life of older adults. The event’s theme “To the Future”
Ilene (Shoshana) acknowledged the center’s new Edna Young Gordon Healthy Brain and Memory Center, which
Schiller, of Man- will provide support for seniors with dementia.
ko, Gold, Katcher
& Fox received
a 2017 Diversity
Award from the
Diversity Law
Institute on Nov.
3. The awards are
given annually to
individuals, law
firms and compa-
nies that have at
an elite level pro-
moted, enhanced
or supported
diversity and
inclusion.

Congregation Beth Or in Maple Glen raised $18,000 for disas- From left: Ty and Marge Steinberg; Abramson Center President and CEO Carol A. Irvine; Howard J. Davis, chair
ter relief to be divided equally among victims in Houston and of the Board of Trustees; and Tammy and Michael Steinberg
Puerto Rico while an anonymous donor matched that total.
Half the funds will be distributed to Family Protective Services An $18,000 check representing proceeds from Hava Nagrilla, the first annual kosher barbecue
in Houston and 12 surrounding counties to buy goods ranging competition, which took place Aug. 27 at Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El, was presented to the Jewish
from diapers to strollers to shoes and socks for needy children, Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Mitzvah Food Project.
with the remainder going to Concilio in Puerto Rico.

From left: Julie Avalos, deputy director of Concilio; Susy Krimker, Beth From left: Allan Horowitz, Larry Nathanson, Stuart Gordon, David Oriel and the Jewish Federation of Greater
Or Social Action co-chair; Pennsylvania state Rep. Angel Cruz; Margie
Chachkin, Beth Or Social Action co-chair; and Congregation Beth Or
Senior Rabbi Gregory S. Marx

Philadelphia’s Diedre Mulligan. Photo by Marianne Gordon

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