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Still Felt in
Scouting “THEY TREATED ME LIKE FAMILY,” Thousands of pumped-up fans swarmed Broad Street after the Eagles won the Super Bowl.
Judaism and said Harris Mulnick, his voice full of emo- Photo by Marissa Stern
scouting share tion. “They were so kind. They did such a
many similarities. good job for me.” Eagles Win Super Bowl,
Region Flies High
Page 4 The Cherry Hill, N.J. resident was
talking about Simon’s Kosher Meat, MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF down (that he also passed because we
LOCAL a Northeast Philadelphia institution don’t do anything halfway) giving the
on Bustleton Avenue that closed in In case you missed it: The Philadelphia Eagles their first Super Bowl win in fran-
Classes to Explain November. Eagles made history on Feb. 4. chise history, fans stormed Broad Street
Language of Love and beyond in joy and delirium. Fire-
Rabbi to lead “I did business with them for almost Nick Foles’ baby likely learned how works lit up the sky from every which way.
classes on dating 25 years,” said Mulnick, who has a nearby to spell “Eagles” by night’s end with how Poles were climbed, grease and hydraulic
successfully. dental practice. “It was very convenient for many times “E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES” fluid be damned.
me, and they were just the nicest people echoed between Philly and Minneapolis.
Page 6 you could ever meet.” It’s safe to say that Birds fans still
After Foles caught that glorious touch-
LOCAL Owned by Semion and Ella Rachstut,
Simon’s was in business for almost 30
7th Congressional years until Semion Rachstut’s health dete-
District a Target riorated to the point where he had to stop
Heavily Jewish working. The couple, originally from Rus-
Montco district sia, came through all kinds of changes to
could be revamped. the Oxford Circle neighborhood and even
bounced back after vandals spray-painted
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in 2014. They still had a devoted clientele.
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Scouting Remains Rooted in Jewish Values

LOCAL cil, noted in the early inception ently interested in the religious benefit to the community and services, under Prouser’s lead-
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF of scouting, religious groups life of its youth participants.” congregation because its educa- ership. Non-Jewish scouts are
within the organization were It doesn’t tell scouts how tional and lifestyle vision [is] put welcome to attend the services,
AS A JEW, tradition is ingrained sanctioned so “every one of the they should express religious into practice in the troop.” and often do.
in Neil Schmerling. But it’s also major and minor religions have components or practice cer- The Jewish scouts are put into
something that has kept him tied a voice.” tain traditions, but rather just an environment that promotes Scouting also presents to
to the Boy Scouts of America for The council helps organize encourages participation. their lifestyle, pairing them with opportunity to explore the
more than 20 years. special retreats or religious Prouser was a scout grow- other kids with similar connec- outdoors and “unplug” —
awards for boys and adults “to ing up in Massachusetts in a tions — strengthening the pro- like Shabbat.
Schmerling is the scoutmas- make sure they stay involved non-religious troop. “It was a gram for everyone involved.
ter of Troop 185, sponsored by in the Jewish religion and Jew- tremendous influence on me,” But there are distinct advan- “Kids are over-involved in
Young Israel of Elkins Park. He ish scouting.” recalled the almost uninterrupt- tages to mixed troops, too. Scouts technology and that often gets
started in that troop in his youth, Brownstein, whose scout- in the way of personal inter-
and continues to pass down the ing experience totals 51 years, action and social skill develop-
honor to his son and grandsons. remembered there were more ment,” he said. “[Unplugging]
synagogues while he was grow- has been a part of the Jewish
Scouting’s founding message ing up in his native Northeast religious vision forever. ... We
pairs well with tikkun olam, he Philly for troops to affiliate with, were unplugging before plugs
said, showcased through the but that isn’t the case anymore. were invented.”
Scout Oath and Scout Law. “Scouting and the Jewish reli-
gion is kind of difficult because “There’s not much difference
Schmerling described the Boy there very few synagogues that between Jewish scouts or Mus-
Scouts as an unofficial Torah- lim scouts or Christian scouts
based organization; the funda- Eagle Scout Daniel Spivack administers the Eagle Oath or Buddhist scouts or Hindu
mental values overlap. to Jacob Leon as parents Debbie and Joel Leon watch. scouts — we’re scouts. It’s an
organization of brotherhood
“The scouting program is Jacob Leon lights the Troop 185 Court of Honor that falls under similar core
the No. 1 youth program out candelabra while reciting the Scout Law. American values,” explained
there,” he said. “It teaches funda- 16-year-old Jacob Leon, a scout
mental values, especially for the Scoutmaster Neil Schmerling presents Jacob Leon in Troop 185.
people who are more God-fear-
ing, observant. But it’s really for with a Certificate of Commendation from Attorney Leon earned his Eagle Scout
everybody. It teaches you life in December. His project refur-
skills that you really don’t learn General Josh Shapiro. Photos by Elana Rivel bished Lower Moreland High
anywhere else, and it basically School’s interior courtyard, which
prepares you for life.” we can go into,” or Hebrew ed member doubles as a 9/11 memorial.
schools, he explained, to find since he was
Although laced with con- boys “to become scouts.” 8 years old. “When I walked by the area in
troversy in recent years, Boy Associating with synagogues “It’s not necessary that a troop who go to Jewish day school, like school, I noticed it was sort of an
Scouts helped Schmerling once may be down, but that doesn’t be unified religiously, but for an Prouser’s children, may not meet eyesore,” the high school junior
he reached adulthood and the mean the amount of Jewish organization, a school or a con- people of different backgrounds, recalled. “I thought, ‘What better
working world. scouts in general has dwindled, gregation to sponsor a troop, it so going to a more diverse troop way to improve the community
Brownstein said. They may be allows it to both shape the cul- can be of great benefit. than start local?’”
“It builds your self-confi- registered with an unaffiliated ture of that group and its expe- Girls can officially join the
dence. It introduces you to a lot area troop. rience, and also to provide for Boy Scouts later this year, which He filled in holes in the soil,
of areas that you wouldn’t have “That’s the way life is today,” the specific religious needs of the Prouser said will be beneficial, added new grass seed and cleaned
even known existed before you he said. “It’s more open, and if kids,” he said. too, as it boosts membership and up the surrounding trash.
joined scouting,” he explained. you want people to belong to The same is true for troops of allows parents to simplify their
“It’s about helping other people. your organization, you gotta be other religious backgrounds. carpool schedules. Now, the revamped area can
It’s about helping yourself; duty open about it.” “The troop becomes part of Expanding diversity, a sho- be used as an outdoor classroom
to God and country.” Rabbi Joseph Prouser, nation- the educational outreach of the mer Shabbat contingent always while still honoring 9/11.
al chaplain of the National Jew- sponsoring institution,” he add- attends the National Scout Jam-
The first exclusively Jew- ish Committee on Scouting, said ed. “It builds community within boree, equipped with an eruv, “The biggest thing I’m proud
ish troop was formed in 1913, the scouting program is “inher- the congregation. There’s a great kosher food and Orthodox of in scouting is the intangible,”
according to the National Jewish he said. “The Eagle award is an
Committee on Scouting, at the honor, but just because I receive
92nd Street Y in Manhattan. By a medal doesn’t mean that I’ve
1957, 1,367 troops were spon- learned anything from it. I could
sored by Jewish institutions. have gone about scouting in one
year and earned all 100 merit
Although BSA religious groups badges, like some people do, but I
still make up about 70 percent would rather have the experience
of scouting units, the number of and the knowledge to do what is
overall scouts has decreased. right in my future than to have a
plaque on my wall.”
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Steve Wynn Over Sexual an armed fascist group that
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THE UNIVERSITY of Penn- Adolf Hitler and seeks to over-
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ing several actions to distance terrorism and guerrilla war- Chairman of the Executive
itself from alumnus and former fare, ProPublica.org said.
trustee Steve Wynn in the wake The Jewish Agency for Israel
of multiple allegations of sexual Polish Senate Approves
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Neo-Nazi Group
SAMUEL WOODWARD, who Russia Kicks Out
is accused of killing University ‘Extremist’ US-Born
of Pennsylvania student Blaze Rabbi Josef Marozof
Bernstein in Orange County, NEW YORK-BORN Chabad
California, is a neo-Nazi and Rabbi Josef Marozof was
a member of the Atomwaffen ordered to leave Russia because
Division fascist group, Pro- the nation’s FS0B security ser-
Publica.org reported. vice accused him of involve-
ment in “extremist behavior,”
Bernstein, 19, was reported JTA reported. The nature of that
missing while visiting his fam- behavior was not disclosed.
ily over winter break. He was
found in a shallow grave in a Marozof lost a Supreme Court
park, stabbed more than 20 appeal and has since departed to
times. He and Woodward, 20, the United States with his wife
attended the same high school. and six Russian-born children.
He had denied the charges.
Orange County prosecutors
said they are considering pur- Marozof had worked for
suing the murder as a hate Chabad in Ulyanovsk, a city
crime since Bernstein was Jew- 400 miles east of Moscow, for
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everything. Drive, walk, or the Torah looks at it a little
ride—everything is within IT’S THE SEASON of love. differently: It’s ‘What do I have
reach when you’re here. (And not just because the to give to the other person
To find out more about Eagles brought home a victory.) to help complete them?’ And
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on Feb. 19; and how “cupid get you to open up the package.
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Gerrymandering Case
Might Create New Districts

LOCAL of different communities that On Feb. 5, the U.S. Supreme
have a lot of Jewish residents.” Court decided not to block the
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM AND TOBY Pennsylvania Supreme Court
TABACHNICK Montgomery County — a ruling.
suburban county northwest of
CRITICS DESCRIBE Penn- Philadelphia, some of which is Brett Goldman, a lobbyist
sylvania’s 7th Congressional included in the 7th Congres- with Duane Morris Govern-
District as looking like “Goofy sional District — is, Levine ment Strategies LLC, said this
kicking Donald Duck.” said, a “poster child” for the means one of three things will
chaotic effects produced by likely happen: Either the map
They say that the district, gerrymandering. will be completely redrawn,
which encompasses parts of the map will remain the same
Delaware, Chester, Montgom- “Montgomery County has for the time being or just the
ery, Berks and Lancaster coun- a significant Jewish popula- 7th District will be redrawn.
ties, is one of the country’s tion,” Levine noted. “And it
most politically gerryman- tends to vote Democratic. You No matter the end result
dered, designed by Repub- could fit an entire congressio- of this lawsuit, said Doyle, it
licans in Harrisburg as part nal district in Montgomery will not solve the underlying
of a statewide map meant to County, but it is split into five causes of gerrymandering.
dilute Democratic votes. But districts, with no representa-
the district might not remain tives that reside in Montgom- To do that, Pennsylvania
that way for much longer, as ery County.” needs to adopt a different
a result of a Pennsylvania method of drawing congres-
Supreme Court decision rul- In general, gerryman- sional districts.
ing the state’s congressional dering infringes on people’s
map unconstitutional. rights to vote for candidates, Ruth Damsker, an elected
said Kate Doyle, Montgom- member of the Pennsylvania
The court gave the Pennsyl- ery County lead for Fair Dis- State Democratic Commit-
vania General Assembly until tricts PA, an organization tee and former Montgomery
Feb. 9 to submit a new dis- working to create redistrict- County Commissioner, said
tricting plan to the governor. ing reform. California provides an exam-
If Gov. Tom Wolf accepts that ple of another nonpartisan
plan, it must be submitted to Gerrymandering has way distract maps can be
the court by Feb. 15. caused the dilution of Mont- drawn. In California, a non-
gomery County’s political partisan commission draws
The new plan, according voice and has created addi- the maps, instead of which-
to the Pennsylvania Supreme tional challenges for county ever party leaders happen to
Court, must consist of dis- commissioners and school be in power at the time of the
tricts “composed of compact districts, as they must work census.
and contiguous territory; as with several representatives,
nearly equal in population she said. Senate Bill 22 and House
as practicable; and which do Bill 722 both seek to make this
not divide any county, city, “We have five different change.
incorporated town, borough, congressional districts [in
township, or ward, except Montgomery County], even “Every person’s vote is sup-
where necessary to ensure though our population war- posed to make a difference,
equality of population.” rants at least one, if not a little but if you live in a district like
bit more, of our own congres- I do now that is the majority of
If the General Assembly sional district,” Doyle said. one party, then you don’t have
fails to submit a new congres- “The population that they use fair elections,” said Damsker,
sional districting plan by Feb. for congressional districts is who lives in the 7th District.
9, the court is to adopt its own approximately 800,000, and
plan, according to the order. we have at least that many in On the grassroots level,
our population, so we should Doyle educates the public on
The collective influence of have one. Instead, we’ve been this issue and what can be
some Pennsylvania commu- cracked into five different done about it at communi-
nities has been stifled by the districts.” ty meetings and other events.
existing map, according to She encourages the public to
Cliff Levine, who represented Montgomery County’s reach out to their legislators
Lt. Gov. Mike Stack in the “sizable Jewish population has on this issue. Her goal is to
case, and redistricting could a meaningful voice to offer get the process for redrawing
“lead to an additional voice Pennsylvania and the coun- districts changed by the 2020
try,” Levine said. census.

“If we have legislators who

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aren’t going to listen to the Pennsylvania’s current congressional district map Wikimedia Commons
voters, then we’re not going
to be able to solve any prob-
lem,” Doyle said. “The voice
of the constituents in Mont-
gomery County and Pennsyl-
vania aren’t being heard, and
whether your cause of choice
is whatever it is, if legisla-
tors aren’t listening to you, or
the legislators we have in D.C.
aren’t listening to the people
in Pennsylvania, nothing is
going to get done.”

But with the Philadelphia
Eagles’ Super Bowl win tak-
ing precedence, Goldman is
not sure how much redrawing
can be accomplished by the
Feb. 9 deadline.

“We live in uncertain
times,” Goldman said, “but
the Eagles are the Super Bowl
champions.”

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Holocaust Survivor, Opera Singer Dies at 88

OBITUARY “Being a survivor, of course she ler because I could have become Nina Kaleska Photo provided
had her demons,” Kaleska’s young- bitter and angry, and I’m exactly
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF est son, Ed Harris, said. “She was the opposite,” Kaleska told 6abc two sons — Ron in 1955 and Ed reading and experiencing, and she
married twice and divorced twice. during a 2005 interview. in 1958. had tremendous life experiences
NELLI’S JOURNEY: From the She was not an easy person neces- to draw on.”
Depths of Evil to Reconciliation sarily to live with, but she was an After Russian troops liberated Ed Harris recalled treasured
and Beyond is how Nina Kaleska extraordinary mother to [my older her in 1945, she spent time recu- Saturday afternoons with Kales- While Ed Harris lived in the
described her life in the title of her brother] Ron [Harris] and me.” perating in Prague before head- ka, simply listening to the Metro- Philadelphia area, Ron Harris
2005 memoir and, for a woman ing to London, where she studied politan Opera radio broadcasts on moved to California 38 years ago.
who went from Auschwitz to the Kaleska, born in Poland in music — first piano, then voice. the classical music station. He said Despite the geographic distance,
Philadelphia Grand Opera Com- 1929, was 14 years old when her love of music inspired his own Ron Harris said he spoke to his
pany, it seems a fitting description. she was deported to Auschwitz, Her aunt — her only known passion for it and led him to study mother every week on the phone,
where she spent two years. Her surviving relative — brought her classical piano. just to let her know how he was
Kaleska, a voice teacher who parents and sister died during to New York in 1950, where she doing and to discuss current events.
sang with the City Symphony of the Holocaust. continued pursuing music and Kaleska and her first husband
New York and the Washington made her professional voice debut divorced in 1961, and she moved “When we were adults, she
Opera Society, died on Jan. 21 at “It must be providence, or with the City Symphony of New to Philadelphia in 1964 to marry always said, ‘As long as you and
the age of 88. something that I needed to do to York. her second husband. In Philadel- [Ed] are happy, I’m happy, and
show that I have survived Hit- phia, she taught voice at the Set- everything else in my life is sec-
She married in 1954 and had tlement Music School for 12 years. ondary,’” Ron Harris said.

In 1981, when her sons were While she was involved with
both adults, Kaleska decided to go Holocaust remembrance and
back to school. With only a sev- interfaith work during her life —
enth-grade education, she obtained through the Board of the Nation-
her GED certificate, then went on al Institute on the Holocaust,
to earn an associate’s degree in the Philadelphia Coordinating
sociology from the University of Council on the Holocaust and
Pennsylvania and a master’s degree the Institute for Jewish-Catholic
in rhetoric and communication Relations of Saint Joseph’s Uni-
from Temple University. Ed Harris versity — she did not talk about
said she would probably consid- her own personal experiences in
er her education to be one of her the Holocaust. She had the tattoo
greatest accomplishments. of her serial number surgically
removed, and Ed Harris said he
She also was proud of her role never even knew that his mom
in developing an education ben- was a survivor until he was about
efits program for members of the 12 years old.
United Food and Commercial
Workers Local 1776. For 16 years, “My mother was an extraor-
she served as the program’s direc- dinarily resilient person,” he said.
tor, which won an International “She didn’t live with anger. She
Foundation of Employee Benefits always looked at life as the glass
Excellence Award in 1994. that’s half-full.”

“Here’s a woman who had no- Kaleska is survived by her two
thing more than a seventh-grade sons; a stepson, Philip Auerbach;
education and went and achieved and two grandchildren, Jeff and
all this,” Ed Harris said. “In her Laura Harris.
view, education starts within you.
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Theatre Ariel Goes Digital With Best Play Vote

T H E AT E R play with a Chagall-like mag- picked from a group of
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF ical realism about an elderly submitted scripts, and
woman searching for someone she ultimately selected
FOR PROBABLY THE first to say kaddish for her when these three for the per-
time in the history of the- she dies; and How To Conquer formances.
ater, at this particular perfor- America: A Mostly True Histo- It’s a different salon
mance, you’ll be encouraged ry of Yogurt, a Mad Men-esque than Theatre Ariel has
to use your cellphone during telling of advertising between done in the past: “This
the show. Europe and America. is going to be the first
time where as the direc-
Theatre Ariel has paired Viewers will vote via their tor of theater, I’m telling
with the Jewish Plays Project cellphones in a live poll, à la my audience, ‘You need
for its upcoming salons, part- American Idol or Dancing with to come and bring your
nered with the Philadelphia the Stars — or a paper ballot cellphones,’” Mozes
Jewish Playwriting Contest, upon request — for the most encouraged enthusias-
the Philadelphia Society for compelling Jewish play. A Phil- tically.
the Preservation of Landmarks adelphia winner will then go Hosted in private Susan Moses and Marissa Barnathan perform a dramatic reading of Belfast Kind.
(PhilaLandmarks) and Con- on to compete in the Jewish homes along the Main Photo provided
gregation Rodeph Shalom. Plays Project against seven oth-
er cities. Line, performances will take ture the energy of salons from “I just felt it would be fun to
Audience members will place Feb. 10 and 11. days gone by but with totally do something a little different,”
vote for what they believe is the The overall winning play One salon will also be a contemporary feel to it,” she she said. “I’m always looking to
best performance based on the will be workshopped in Jewish shown at Powel House in added of the historic house. find other interesting ways of
20-minute excerpts from the Plays Project’s summer festival. Society Hill for Philly Theatre The contest was a natural presenting Jewish theater.”
three Jewish plays performed: Week on Feb. 8. Mozes hopes fit for Theatre Ariel, which has For tickets and more infor-
Belfast Kind, a story of Jewish “All three I’m very excit- the Center City mansion gives a commitment to new Jewish mation, visit theatreariel.org.
life in Ireland during the trou- ed about,” said Deborah Baer more people the opportunity plays and playwrights along-
bles in the late 20th century; Mozes, Theatre Ariel found- to see the short shows. side an eager and consistent [email protected];
Estelle Singerman, a surrealist er and artistic director, “and “I feel like it’s going to cap- audience.
they’re very, very different.” 215-832-0737

She said each competing city

Kallah Event Imbued with Israeli Pride

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PA Democratic Party Chairman Groen Resigns

LOCAL Groen’s comments seem to dis- dates throughout Pennsylvania. Marcel Groen Photo provided
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF regard the alleged faults of Leach, “I came to this Country by
who has remained under a low Democratic Party, acknowledged serman Schultz, former Sen. Al
MARCEL GROEN, chairman profile and is still keen of run- boat, when I was only ten years Groen’s distinguished service to Franken — who are part of “the
of the Pennsylvania Democrat- ning for Rep. Pat Meehan’s seat old,” he continued. “I spoke no the party. Jewish wing of the Democratic
ic Party, resigned Feb. 2 at the — who was also accused of inap- English and was raised by par- Party” that “is descending.”
request of Gov. Tom Wolf. propriate sexual behavior by a ents who endured the Holocaust, “We look forward to work-
young female aide. and continued to suffer from the ing with Democratic Commit- “It’s like the leftist ideology
Groen faced criticism last effects of tyranny and hate the tee members to ensure a smooth is handed down from Mount
week following a column in The Groen’s resignation took remainder of their lives. That transition as we move toward Sinai,” he alluded. “It demands
Philadelphia Inquirer that argued immediate effect. formed my convictions and my November working to elect Gov- compliance with every one of its
Groen gave “mixed messages” on values. I have always believed in ernor Wolf, Senator Casey, and rules. And if you disobey, there’s
his opinion on sexual harassment “I accept full responsibility for the strength of our country and Democrats across the state at all a severe judgment.”
allegations against politicians in comments attributed to me in an the values of our institutions to levels,” she wrote.
his party. The most prominent article printed several days ago in fight that hate and instead work to From a lawyer’s approach,
example involves state Sen. Day- The Philadelphia Inquirer,” Groen our best inclinations. In this time Bill Wanger, president of the Wanger thought Groen was con-
lin Leach, considering the Penn- wrote in a statement. “The Gov- of division, I feel more strongly Republican Jewish Coalition’s local sidering due process and a pre-
sylvania Democratic Party didn’t ernor’s staff informed me that he than ever that united fronts will chapter, was surprised and disap- sumption of innocence.
voice a stance one way or the no longer wants me to serve as serve our greater good in the leg- pointed by Groen’s resignation.
other when the news broke. Chairman of the Party. While I islative and social battles to come.” “I agree, and most people agree
have done no wrong and disagree “The whole issue that he is that sexual abuse and assault is
“If he was inappropriate, that’s with the Governor’s assessment, I When asked further by the being blamed for is something real … but what’s happened is
for the people to decide — not for do not wish to be a distraction to Jewish Exponent, Groen replied via [that] is indicative today of Dem- in the case of people like Daylin
me,” Groen told the Inquirer. a Party that has to rectify gerry- email, “I stand by my comments.” ocrats turning on themselves,” he Leach and Pat Meehan, these are
mandered maps and elect strong said. “Looking [from] the other men who may have done childish
In response to the column, and civically responsible candi- Sinceré Harris, executive side, I can say I thought he did a things, but it certainly doesn’t
director of the Pennsylvania good job, and I thought he was make them predators. Every time
treated unfairly.” you treat them like they’re on
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April ’89 in the Exponent: His Family + synagogues, unfortunately, are didn’t want to go through
Her Family = Double Challenge rooted in an ideal that doesn’t the ritual.
exist anymore — the ideal of a
Exponent Features Magazine-Style Cover traditional family.” And the Bar Mitzvahs
weren’t about to end for Savi-
ANDY GOTLIEB | JE MANAGING EDITOR nation as to why area. ere were Wonder Years ano, as Savage, who also is a
blending families six workshops Star Enjoys Bar real-life Jew, was set for his own
BACK IN DECEMBER 1989, can be di cult. in all, with titles Mitzvah ceremony a few months later.
a cartoon called e Simpsons such as “Tribal
debuted in prime-time and the “Divorce and Warfare,” “My A YEAR EARLIER, e Saviano’s acting career died
April 7, 1989 Jewish Exponent remarriage are still Identity as a Wonder Years debuted to great out a few years later, but he
also went the animated route on considered a shan- Stepparent” and acclaim, chronicling the com- now works as a lawyer, having
its cover. da in some Jewish “The Blended ing-of-age of Kevin Arnold, graduated from Yale Univer-
families,” said Mir- Family and Sig- played by Fred Savage. sity and Yeshiva University’s
e Exponent then featured iam Galper Cohen, ni cant Life-Cy- Benjamin Cardozo School of
magazine-style covers, with teas- a private practice cle Events.” e Arnold family wasn’t Law. He brie y returned to act-
ers to articles within. One of those therapist who had Jewish, but Kevin’s best ing a couple years ago to play
articles detailed the challenges written books on Still, there friend, Paul Pfei er, was, and a lawyer on three episodes of
faced by blended families — think families in transi- was some com- his Bar Mitzvah was depicted Law & Order: SVU. ●
tion. “Even though the divorce rate munity resistance. Rabbi Richard in one episode.
e Brady Bunch with a Jewish is so high, people hope it won’t Address of the Union of Ameri-
slant. e main teaser included happen in their families.” can Hebrew Congregations said In real life, the actor who
three puzzle pieces, complete with he wrote to 20 local Reform con- played Paul, Josh Saviano, then
drawings of the family members In addition, there wasn’t much gregations asking for volunteers of Sussex County, New Jersey,
pro led in the story. help for blended families — some- to attend a planning session, but is Jewish — and his TV Bar
thing that was about to change. only six responded. Mitzvah came a week before
ose who turned to Page 34 “It’s obvious that many con- his real one.
got to hear the stories of Joan Congregation Rodeph Sha- gregations don’t see this as a need
and David Frieder, Sandie and lom hosted a conference devoted or a problem,” he said. “Too many Saviano also had another
Bob Buller, and Joan and Nick to blended families, which was Bar Mitzvah-related role on
Weingarten, as well as an expla- called the rst of its kind in the a show called e Discovery,
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Holocaust-era Letters Donated to Penn State

LOCAL which tell an incredible story.” The Kirschner Family Holocaust-Era Letter Collection includes letters, such as this excerpt from a writer with
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF The brothers, both Pennsyl-
the surname Wallis from Schönengrund, Switzerland, addressed to Isadore Kirschner on Feb. 24, 1940, is a gift
SIXTY HANDWRITTEN vania State University alumni,
and typed letters from 1939 decided to donate this letter col- to Penn State University Libraries’ Eberly Family Special Collections Library from brothers and Penn State alumni
to 1941 reveal a snapshot of lection to the Penn State Uni-
Jewish history. versity Libraries’ Eberly Family Michael and Fred Kirschner. Penn State
Special Collections Library. The
These letters, part of a larger library is processing the col- gotten,” Michael Kirschner said. Penn State, not just because letters are handwritten provides
collection from the Kirschner lection, which is available for “What happened in the United they were alumni, but because another avenue of interdisciplin-
family, show Isadore Kirschner’s viewing upon request and will States should be memorialized.” more academics would be able to ary study as well, she said.
attempts to resettle European eventually be made more acces- access them compared to other
Jews threatened by the Holo- sible to the public. They also found a letter organizations they considered. “To connect with the per-
caust. Mostly, these letters con- addressed to their grandfather in son through their handwriting
tain appeals for sponsorship The Kirschner brothers said an envelope from Itzhak Harka- Athena N. Jackson, Dorothy is also a very visceral experi-
from individuals who wanted to they always knew about their vi from Sante Fe, Argentina. Foehr Huck Chair and head ence that students rarely have,”
immigrate to the United States. father’s role in helping resettle of special collections at the Jackson said.
European Jews in the United This letter inspired Isadore library, said the letters fit well
Along with these letters States, but these letters, which Kirschner to track down Harka- into the library’s larger mili- Fred Kirschner said he
about their father Isadore, broth- Fred Kirschner found decades vi. He never found him, but he tary history collection. encourages everyone to learn
ers Michael and Fred Kirschner ago, provided proof. While did find Harkavi’s son, who was about their own family history.
donated letters between their helping their father move, working as Israel’s ambassador “These kinds of collections
grandfather, Michael, and a Fred Kirschner found a file of to Brazil. They two met in Israel that deal with the human side, “We’re not unique,” Fred
childhood friend from Russia, these letters. and exchanged the letters they the interactions of populations Kirschner said. “There are lots
Itzhak Rabinowitz, whose fam- had from each other’s fathers. and people, complement the of families in Philadelphia that
ily name would eventually be The brothers said the urgency more typical collections related have documents, that have rel-
changed to Harkavi. The two expressed in the letters can only The letters from their to military history, like ephem- atives who were still alive back
friends fled the pogroms — be understood by reading them. grandfather detailed life in era and photographs,” Jackson then. ... I challenge them to go
Michael to Philadelphia, and 1930s Philadelphia. said. “It just gives us a sense back and to investigate what
Rabinowitz to South America In total, the brothers said, of documenting an import- people have in drawers, what
— and kept in touch for decades. their father sponsored thou- “They didn’t have Skype ant historical era that we’ve they have in their filing cab-
sands of people to come to the or Instagram, but they had to already been focusing on in inets. Once these people die,
“The importance is not United States. Fred Kirschner move,” Fred Kirschner said. military history.” no one’s going to be able to tell
the name Kirschner,” Michael said these letters are relevant “They were Jews in a land that them what was in there. Get
Kirschner said. “The importance today, considering the Syrian didn’t want Jews.” The collection also has an your parents and your grand-
is that academics and scholars refugee crisis. interdisciplinary angle, Jack- parents and your tape recorder
have access to these letters, For years, Fred Kirschner son said. They can help people and get them to document your
“What happened then, both retained the collection of letters, study family life, immigration family history.”
in the immigration story and life wanting to keep them just in history and Jewish history,
in America, should not be for- their family. Michael Kirschner among other topics. [email protected];
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Tu B’Shevat Promotes Sustainability

LOCAL Rabbi Joshua Ottensoser, with Owen Tay-
Judaic studies associate principal lor, the founder of
at Abrams, said he was inspired TrueLove Seeds,
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A TU B’SHEVAT Midrash ing a video showcasing the seven seeds. A group
recounts the story of an old man species of Israel — wheat, barley, of about 35 peo-
planting a carob tree. grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives ple, Jewish and e-mail: [email protected];
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When confronted with the and dates — at the popular Mah- not, sorted seeds
I

question of why he’s planting the ane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem. while learning Screening for other

tree, as it probably won’t bear fruit “More than anything else, my about where the Jewish Genetic Diseases
also available.
until after he has died, the old goal was, with this, to connect seeds came from
man responds that he’s planting the kids to Israel, to take away and why they’re
This message is sponsored by a friend of

it for future generations, as his the beauty of the produce of important. The
ancestors planted trees for him. Israel, a certain pride and con- event had seed- Children stand around the tree at the Kaiserman JCC.
Tu B’Shevat, which marks the nection to Israel, what it has to themed snacks,
Photo provided Nat’l Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases

new year of the trees, began the offer,” Ottensoser said. as well as beers and ciders chosen discuss the tension between eating Association of Delaware Valley

evening of Jan. 30. At a time when One Tu B’Shevat tradition is a specifically for their sustainable locally and keeping kosher.
most Jewish people no longer seder. Rooted in kabbalistic teach- brewing techniques. “We wanted to get people
work the land, educational pro- ings from the 16th century, this The event ended with the thinking about ways in which those values and not eating the
gramming around Tu B’Shevat custom has seen a recent surge in seder, led by Repair the World they can bring spirituality and food that was imported. … We
focuses on the values the holidays popularity. During the seder, par- Philadelphia Team Leader Jessica Jewish values into the way that hope that everyone ... left with
symbolizes, such as environmen- ticipants drink four cups of wine Herrmann, who spoke about the they view and connect to the a burning desire to serve their
talism, sustainability and connec- — starting with white and then holiday and the tradition of the community and food around community and really connect
tion to the land of Israel. adding an increasing amount of seder. She adapted some of the them in the city,” Herrmann to one another.”
“It’s not probably one of the red wine to each glass — and eat customs from the seder to the said. “Whether that’s forming
best-known Jewish holidays,” four kinds of nuts and fruit. themes of the event, such as by a community with your local [email protected];
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Butcher there are major metropolitan Jews in the area, the number of supervision from Community ming subzero freezers, had no
cities with substantial Jewish establishments catering to reli- Kashrus of Greater Philadel- customers at 3:15 p.m., as is
Continued from Page 1 populations that have just one gious Jews has dwindled, espe- phia, which is the area’s gold often the case these days.
or two such stores left — or cially in neighborhoods once standard for Orthodox Jews.
Semion Rachstut had open none at all. Other mom-and- considered Jewish strongholds. When she was turned down by “It’s a struggle,” said Alan
heart surgery that made work- pop kosher businesses are CK, and then had an interrup- Rosenblum.
ing impossible. dying out, too — and the rea- At the same time, meat pro- tion in her other supervision, it
sons are complex. ducers and distributors have was too much. The Rosenblums have been
“He is 77 years old. But shifted their focus to super- in the business since they were
thank you to all my custom- For one thing, Americans markets, as the larger orders Not having the “right” kids, learning the trade at Abe
ers, thanks to everybody,” are less religious than before. have allowed them to stream- Orthodox hechsher dogs the Potok’s butcher shop on Cas-
Ella Rachstut said in heavi- Membership in a faith com- line their businesses. Con- owners of the last surviving tor Avenue. They started with
ly accented English. “We very munity, once considered a sumers whose parents and kosher butcher shop, Glendale their own shop on Castor from
appreciate it for so many years vital and unambiguous part grandparents spent shopping Kosher Meat Market, as well. 1978 to 1986. Then they took
they support us.” of American life, has waned. days going from the bakery to “The Chasidim don’t come over Glendale Kosher Meats in
In the American Jewish com- the fishmonger to the butcher here,” said Alan Rosenblum, Scotchbrook, and were there
Today, the store’s interior munity, synagogue affiliation now avail themselves of one- who owns the store, which is until 2004.
looks as though the Rachs- has declined, as have religious stop shopping. supervised by Ko Kosher, with
tuts are going to walk in any practices such as lighting Shab- his brother Raymond. “We’re “Then we moved here,” said
moment and assume their bat candles. Supermarkets began stock- not kosher enough. They want Alan Rosenblum, “and this is
positions behind the counters. ing kosher meats and poultry different rabbis.” Their clientele the last one.”
The meat slicers, scales and In the 2013 Pew Research in the late 1960s, growing the is mostly Conservative.
glass cases are still in place. Center study on American commitment to their Ortho- The brothers think the
There is an open box of wax Jewish life, only a majority of dox clientele with full-service Supermarkets like Giant and appeal of the independent shop
paper behind the counter. Col- Acme, on the other hand, have is the personal touch.
orful signs, stenciled with cuts Some people don’t want to go to the Community Kashrus supervi-
of meat and their prices, adorn supermarkets because they’re [afraid] about the sion, which makes it the easiest, “Some people don’t want to
the walls, along with old- freshness. They would rather come here and see best choice for people like Yossi go to the supermarkets because
er black-and-white porcelain someone cut the meat in front of them. ... But it and Leah Itzinger, who moved they’re afraid [about] the fresh-
signs in English and Hebrew was better years ago because the old bubbes to Philadelphia from Brook- ness,” Allen Rosenblum said.
touting the offerings of Jack used to come in day by day and buy.” lyn about three years ago. The “They would rather come here
Ehrlich, the butcher who came Orthodox couple lives in Over- and see someone cut the meat
before the Rachstuts. ALAN ROSENBLUM brook Farms with their three in front of them. We’re the
children and finds that the old-fashioned butcher shop
Mulnick is heartbroken. Orthodox Jews said that reli- kosher sections that included supermarket kosher sections where we’re self-service but
He not only appreciated the gion was very important to kosher bakeries, too. “Over the more than meet their needs. not custom cut. So they like
quality of Simon’s merchan- them. The lack of religiosity next couple of decades,” writes that. But it was better years ago
dise, but he valued the per- was especially notable in inter- Tablet’s Koenig, “thousands of “Most of the time they have because the old bubbes used to
sonal relationship he had with married Jews. other supermarkets followed the supervision I’m comfort- come in day by day and buy.”
the Rachstuts. In the summers, suit, luring away customers able with,” Leah Itzinger said.
he’d bring them tomatoes or As of 2013, less than a quar- who once patronized local “In Brooklyn, I liked to go to Now, said Alan Rosen-
cucumbers from his garden. ter of Jewish Americans kept mom-and-pop stores.” the kosher butchers. Things blum, the old lady shoppers are
They’d make sure he was tak- kosher, according to Pew. are fresher when you get them mostly in the neighborhood
en care of, even when things In 2012, the last indepen- straight from your butcher. cemeteries. As for their chil-
were at their busiest around the National trends are reflect- dent kosher butcher shop on They know their meat better.” dren, “they don’t hold kosher,”
High Holidays. “They prepared ed in Philadelphia. Two sepa- the Main Line, Main Line he said.
it the way I wanted it, not like rate studies commissioned by Kosher Meats, shut its doors She said if there was a local
going to a grocery store. He the Jewish Federation of Great- after 15 years in business — kosher butcher with her pre- The brothers also are frus-
made custom cuts for me.” er Philadelphia — one from a surprising development, it ferred supervision, she would trated by the distributors.
1996/1997 and one from 2009 might seem, given the Main be more inclined to go there
Simon’s closure leaves the — show that though the total Line’s robust Orthodox popu- rather than the supermarkets. “You can’t get the mer-
city of Philadelphia, home to number of Jewish people in the lation. At the time, the owner, chandise from the distributors
more than 200,000 Jews, with area increased between those Hanni Nitzan, who managed Her sister-in-law shopped at because they want to supply
just one independent kosher years, the number of Jews who the store’s business, cited Simon’s. Now, Leah Itzinger to the supermarkets first. You
butcher, also in the North- kept kosher decreased. a declining customer base said, her sister-in-law will have order 30 or 40 briskets, they’ll
east. The city once had 450 and competition from near- to go to Acme. give you seven,” Alan Rosen-
kosher butchers. The decline While things have likely by supermarkets. She also blum said.
is not unique to Philadelphia, shifted some since 2009, such told of the store’s battle to get At Glendale — tucked into
of course. Across the country, as a reported increase rath- a strip mall on the 700 block He said distributors don’t
kosher butcher shops are in er than decrease of Orthodox of Red Lion Road in Bustle- feel it’s worth sending a big
steep decline. ton, between Paragon Beauty truck to Philadelphia, a situa-
Salon and Jincheng Relaxing tion made worse with Simon’s
In 1920s New York, accord- Spa — the Rosenblum broth- demise. “I was so glad when
ing to a 2015 report by Leah ers sat behind their glass-win- they were here,” he said. “Now
Koenig in Tablet, there were dowed storefront, behind signs it’s harder.”
approximately 5,000 kosher touting Empire kosher chick-
butcher shops and thousands ens. The unadorned shop, with Still, said Raymond Rosen-
more across the U.S. Now empty glass cases and hum- blum, “we’re trying to see how
long we can last.” l

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Parts of the Super Bowl
Continued from Page 1
ASIDE FROM JEWISH FANS IN ATTENDANCE,
haven’t recovered. Stacey Rabbino and her son, Ethan, Dean Pastor’s grave marker got a the Super Bowl isn’t exactly a “Jewish thing.” Though
Stacey Rabbino and her at the Super Bowl in Minneapolis. there’s definitely some kind of Bar Mitzvah metaphor to
touch of Eagles spirit with a Super be made here.
12-year-old son, Ethan, were Photo provided
waiting at the airport gate on Bowl logo. Photo provided But there were plenty of Jewish elements present sur-
Feb. 5 to leave Minneapolis to and march on Broad Street.” rounding the Super Bowl weekend. Here are a few:
head back to Philly. She was Though Pastor moved to our team was such a dream,” Saturday Night Live Digs at the Patriots with a Philly Twist
running on maybe four hours she enthused.
of sleep, but it was worth it. Florida 15 years ago, he kept On Super Bowl Eve, M.O.T. Natalie Portman hosted Satur-
his team close. Last Saturday, They traded photos with fel- day Night Live, which ran a Revolutionary War skit set in 1775.
“It’s hard to even describe Bookfor said, he knew the low alumni living in Tel Aviv, As Portman and her Boston crew boast about their victory at
and put into words how much Eagles would win the Super decked out in their Eagles gear. Independence Hall, Beck Bennett rebukes them. Says he, “I’m
joy we felt,” said Rabbino, “and Bowl. He flew to Florida and sure others would fight just as bravely if given the chance.”
being able to be there with put an Eagles Super Bowl 52 Synagogues have joined in
Ethan and have that moment logo on Pastor’s grave marker. the victory party as well. Con- Enter: Representatives from Philadelphia led by fearless
with him is something you gregation Rodeph Shalom came leader and Upper Darby native Tina Fey, clad in an Eagles-
could never repeat.” “It was a very emotional out victorious in its charitable green colonial outfit adorned by her spot-on accent and a
moment for me,” said Bookfor, bet against Temple Israel in basket of Wawa hoagies.
They heard Eagles chants who now lives in Alexandria, Boston in which they wagered
everywhere and quickly Va. He drove to Philly with Pas- donations 18 times the differ- “Grease up them poles ’cause Philly’s gonna win,” she
formed bonds with other fans. tor’s jersey to watch the game ence in scores to an organiza- promises. “Call us the Iggles ’cause we’re ready to fly.”
with his and Pastor’s friends tion of the opponent’s choosing.
Ethan described the atmo- who still live in the area. (“The ... Iggles?” answers a bewildered Bennett.)
sphere as “loud, cheerful, excit- “We thought it was just a Lifelong Fans
ed, crazy.” It was also probably “We decided to put Dean’s perfect way to channel our
70 percent Eagles fans, he noted. jersey on a chair in the room energy not only into the Ninety-nine-year-old Jewish Philadelphian Phil Basser
to bring us good luck,” he said. competition but also into made headlines when he got tickets for the NFC Champion-
Ethan’s upcoming Bar doing a mitzvah,” Rodeph ship game — after having supported the team since its 1933
Mitzvah is fittingly foot- After the win, Bookfor Shalom Senior Rabbi Jill inception — and the cameras caught him smiling at the Super
ball-themed, and having the marched up Frankford and Maderer said. Bowl as well.
chance to go the Super Bowl Cottman avenues in Mayfair Fearless Leaders
was special — especially since wearing his friend’s jersey. With the Eagles victorious,
in the week leading up to it he the Boston shul will make a After the slaughter of the Vikings, a video depicting
didn’t think he was going. Others spread (flew?) broth- donation to Philly Youth Eagles owner Jeff Lurie dancing like it was his Bar Mitzvah
erly love all the way to Israel. Basketball, though Rodeph in the locker room quickly made the rounds. Lurie proudly
“It was really loud, but it Shalom will also make a con- hoisting the Lombardi trophy in the air following the big
was really fun and it was a Morgan Neff watched a tribution to the organization win prompted the Eagles to tweet a video accompanied by
great experience,” he said. livestream in her seminary in and the CTE Center at Boston an apt message, “A #VictoryMonday unlike any other.”
Israel at 1:30 a.m. with all the University Medical Center.
For some, in addition to the other girls from Philly. (Patri- Howie Roseman, Eagles vice president, is getting his due.
emotions and exhilaration, it ots fans weren’t invited.) The Philadelphia Jewish “Once stripped of his personnel power and banished to the sup-
offered an opportunity to share Sports Hall of Fame is cele- ply closet, Roseman returned with a vengeance, even more bold
the experience even with those Avi Remetz watched the brating the victory with Philly than he was before,” read an NBC Sports Philadelphia article.
no longer with us. game at Mike’s Place Bar & — and the world, Chairman Celebrity Eagles Fans
Restaurant in Jerusalem. Stephen Frishberg said.
Harris Bookfor honored his Though he had a table of about Pink, Bradley Cooper, Kevin Hart, Miles Teller, the cast
best friend, Dean Pastor, who 10 Eagles fans set up in the “Besides our joy and excite- of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and many other Philly
passed away in 2015 and had middle of the bar, the rest of ment for the city, we feel a spe- natives and enthusiasts flew out to Minneapolis. And there
long dreamed of a Super Bowl the place was Patriots fans. cial connection to the Eagles,” were plenty of Jewish celebs, too. CNN’s Jake Tapper, an
win for his Eagles. he added, noting their roster of Akiba Hebrew Academy alum, tweeted a picture with Rob
Molly Wernick watched inductees includes Merrill Reese, McElhenney, aka Mac from Sunny, and learned the two grew
The friends met in 1968 and the game with a big group of the voice of the Eagles, former up around the street from each other.
grew up together in Northeast friends who all grew up going team president Joe Banner and Merrill Reese
Philly. Pastor had a mini Eagles to, and working at, Camp Galil former owner Leonard Tose. l
museum in a dedicated room together in the ’90s and 2000s. When Harry Kalas announced the Phillies’ World
in his home, Bookfor remem- Series win in 2008, you could hear the joy and pride radi-
bered. They went to many “Bringing in the win with ating from his voice. And just like Kalas, Merrill Reese,
games together over the years. some of my oldest friends, in the voice of the Eagles, announcing the Eagles win had the
the city we all love, rooting for same electric effect. l
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to Young Israel Synagogue,
as did Pastor. “I told my kids
that if I pass away before the
Eagles win it, they will take
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EDITORIAL Thanks to Special in Uniform
Program, the Future Looks Bright
Fly, Philly, Fly

In the aftermath of the Philadelphia Eagles’ historic Super Bowl BY MAJ. OREN H. varying degrees were mustered serves as a technician or in an
win last weekend, commentators left, right and center haven’t — all whom had dreamed of educational role or as a dental
exactly been devoid of options when piercing the 41-33 victory YOU KNOW those pictures, serving in the IDF like every- assistant, and works alongside
over the New England Patriots in search for meaning. Nick Foles’ which tell you to take a look one else in the country. a soldier with special needs.
vanquishing of Tom Brady — and, to a lesser extent, Doug Ped- and say what you see, and That same enlisted soldier
erson’s outmaneuvering Bill Belichick — was the ultimate David after you draw a banal answer, It’s crucial to understand mentors and aids the other,
vs. Goliath story, for instance. And Brady’s refusal to shake Foles’ they say to you: “Now take a that serving in the army in our and they eat lunch together.
hand after his ignominious defeat provided a lesson for children really good look and say what small country is one of life’s Or take the soldiers assigned
everywhere on the ugliness of bad sportsmanship. you see.” You look for a min- milestones. Aside from matur- to the kitchen who ensure we
ute or two, and suddenly you ing the person, the experience are regularly fed. With them
But as far as what the outcome of Super Bowl LII means for notice something completely helps transition young people works a soldier whose speech
us as Jews, as Philadelphians — as Jewish Philadelphians — it different that is hidden in the into adults. may sound a little strange
can be summed up in a text sent to one of our staff members picture. This story reminds me and may have a difficult time
by her boyfriend, who spent most of his life far from the City of of those images. For many hours that day I walking, but together they
Brotherly Love: “It’s an unbelievable feat for such a suffering peo- spoke with these young sol- perform the same tasks. These
ple.” Like the travails of our ancestors in Egypt and our journey My name is Oren. I am 41, diers, understanding that each soldiers have doubled their
through the wilderness in search of the Promised Land, we know married to Hila, and a father one of them could have easily responsibility by having the
more than a thing or two about disappointment. We feel it in our of three. I’ve made a career been classified “exempt from extra added value of caring
bones, it’s a part of our DNA: In every generation, a team — the serving in the Israel Defense military service.” I learned
Dallas Cowboys, the Oakland Raiders, the Green Bay Packers, from all of them the unique
the dreaded Pats — has risen up against us. (Note to the entre-
preneurs out there: If there isn’t an Eagles-branded haggadah out When I now ask soldiers how it is serving alongside someone with
there, there should be!) disabilities, they look at me strangely, almost as if they did not understand
why I was asking them this ridiculous question.
But as sure as the ancient Israelites conquering the land of
Canaan, our Eagles proved that Philadelphia need wander in the Forces as a pilot. For 17 years and very personal journey that for others.
wilderness no longer. It was the perfect moment — save for the I flew various types of heli- brought them here to attain Throughout my own train-
missed extra point and the failed two-point conversions, it was copters in support of Isra- the status as an enlisted ing process, when physical
the perfect game — to show us that we rank right up there with el’s ground forces, making member of the IDF. Dozens of conditions were put to the
New Yorkers. We are a world-class city with the world champi- decisions during combat, res- wonderful stories. test, the commanders always
onship football team to match. That Foles, Brandon Graham, cuing the wounded, and help- Recall the picture in my conveyed a clear message:
Alshon Jeffery, Zach Ertz and all the others accomplished what ing families and friends during opening sentence? In that “You will not succeed alone.
they did despite an injury-plagued season unequaled in the their darkest times. Through- moment I understood what Only with teamwork will you
annals of the National Football League just underscores this out my military career, I have I was looking at — boys and succeed. Take care of your
truth. (Jeff Bezos, if you’re reading this, Amazon’s new head- held numerous command girls, no different from count- peers who are going through
quarters belongs here.) positions, and a year ago, I less others who all their lives difficulties because they’ll save
was chosen as the new deputy wanted to just be like their you next time.”
Some will say that we shouldn’t need the Vince Lombardi commander at the Palmachim friends — and now you too When I now ask soldiers
Trophy to prove our worth. We hosted the pope, for crying out Air Force Base, where some can understand what it means how it is serving alongside
loud, as well as the Democratic National Convention and the 4,500 live and work. During to serve in the army, and someone with disabilities, they
NFL Draft. But year after year, it’s been the Super Bowl that has my two-week orientation and understand their motivation. look at me strangely, almost
been the missing jewel in Billy Penn’s crown (yes, we know he in between managing bud- After a few weeks, I wit- as if they did not understand
wears a cap, but every metaphor deserves a little stretching). gets, projects and contractors, nessed something even why I was asking them this
one morning the outgoing more extraordinary unfold- ridiculous question. “He is
Now that we’ve triumphed more convincingly than a magical commander, Lt. Col. Moti, ing: While the soldiers with like our brother,” they often
armored blue knight in search of beer, we all should walk a little informed me that we were disabilities had fulfilled their answer. “This place would not
taller and brush off our shoulder that chip at least one observer visiting a special place. own dreams working along- be the same without him.”
has remarked was larger than the crack in our Liberty Bell. Even “Special?” I asked. “You’ll side regular soldiers, those There’s something about this
better — and it’ll admittedly be a bit hard — let’s make con- see,” was all he would answer. who really got the added value connection that gives me goose-
fidence a new trait of Philadelphians. We predict that like our We arrived at a small were the regular soldiers. bumps every time I think of it.
Eagles, our city and its people will soar ever higher. l compound where a group of Take for example the female The future looks pretty good.
soldiers with disabilities of soldier who enlisted at 18 and After all, do you think that a sol-
cJooinnvtehrseation!

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Jewish Dreamer Risks Deportation KVETCH ’N KVELL

to a Country He Barely Knows Marches Not Equal, It Seems
THE JEWISH EXPONENT’S left-leaning political bias is clearly
BY ELIAS ROSENFELD with basic opportunities I to come together and pass a evident in what it reports, and what it fails to report. On the front
could not acquire before. bipartisan compromise that page (and continuing for an additional 1⅓ pages) of the Jan. 25
MY NAME is Elias Rosenfeld, would allow Dreamers like issue is an article about the second Women’s March in Phila-
and I am a 20-year-old stu- DACA enabled me to grad- myself to continue contrib- delphia. The article emphasized the anti-Trump attitude of the
dent at Brandeis University in uate at the top of my class, uting and serving our com- marchers and speakers. “Once the speeches began at the museum
Boston, where I am studying speak at my high school grad- munities, here in the United steps, the crowd roared and denounced the Trump administra-
political science and sociology uation and acquire a privately States. Congress must remem- tion for its positions on issues such as reproductive rights, immi-
with a legal studies minor. I funded full merit scholarship ber that any immigration bill gration, equal pay, LGBTQ rights, health care, the Black Lives
am also a DACA recipient. at Brandeis University, where I they pass will take months to Matter movement and sexual assault.” There was very little in
I came to the United States am studying to pursue a career fully implement, which is why this article tying the march to any issue affecting Jews or Israel.
legally, on a visa, with my mom in law. DACA has allowed me it’s so critical for them to pass
and sister when I was 6 years to experience a diverse set of legislation immediately, with- The Women’s March article begins with a quote from a
old, from Caracas, Venezue- opportunities, ranging from out delay. woman who felt that Trump had suggested something “way too
la. My mother came here on interning in the U.S. Senate similar to what happened in Nazi Germany against the Jews.”
an L1 visa, which enabled her to being selected as the only More than 15,000 Dream- According to the article, one of the Women’s March speakers was
and us toward a legal path- freshman in Brandeis’ history ers have lost their work autho- from Planned Parenthood. I submit that Planned Parenthood’s
way to a green card and department to win the Linda rization and deportation dehumanizing of the unborn is all too similar to Nazi Germany’s
eventual citizenship. Heller Kamm Award for Social protections since President dehumanizing of the Jews.
Justice. I am also a sophomore Trump eliminated the DACA
Unreported in this or any other issue of the Exponent was
My education is in jeopardy, but I could also be detained and deported to a the March for Life that occurred in Washington, D.C., within
country I do not call home. DACA’s expiration means going back to a days of the Women’s March. So a march supporting abortion
country where I do not even command the native language and a city that gets favorable coverage in the Exponent, but a march opposed to
is now ranked as the deadliest in the world. abortion is ignored.

Sadly, my mother never got columnist for the university’s program last year. Every single Howard Lurie | King of Prussia
this opportunity. In fourth official publication. day, 122 other Dreamers lose
grade, she was diagnosed with their status — and this trend Don’t Overlook Republicans’ Role
kidney cancer and ultimately However, all my hard work will continue until Congress OVERLOOKED IN THE editor’s otherwise excellent column
passed away when I was in in the last 19 years is at stake, takes action to affirmatively Feb. 1 (“Rooting for the Underdog”) is the salient role of the
sixth grade. Her death, how- because since Sept. 5, I have protect us from deportation. Republican Jewish Coalition as acidic catalyst in corroding the
ever, had ramifications beyond been unable to clearly see Come March, that number ris- heretofore bipartisan political support for Israel.
the normal emotional pain of my future in my only home. es to 1,200 Dreamers losing
losing a parent at such a young Come August, my DACA sta- protections every single day. I Keep in mind that RJC is not a Jewish advocacy/defense group
age. Her death meant I fell out tus expires, and my life will be urge you to count from one to that happens to vote Republican; it’s a GOP organization that
of status, because our nation’s thrusted into imminent chaos. 1,200 in your head to see the targets Jews for outreach. In other words, the objective of the
immigration system is bro- dramatic impact this will have RJC is not to raise Republican awareness of a Jewish community
ken, and has no mechanism in My education is in jeopar- on our workforce and econo- consensus on a given issue, but to persuade Jews to accept the
place for when a parent, like dy, but I could also be detained my, and on American families Republican consensus.
my mom, passes away. and deported to a country I do every single day.
not call home. DACA’s expi- Indeed, as reported by Politico, the RJC even admits that its func-
I, like many others, discov- ration means going back to a Protecting Dreamers is tion is to “educate the Jewish community” about (the GOP line on)
ered my status when I couldn’t country where I do not even also a religious issue, partic- “domestic and foreign policy issues,” not to — in addition — edu-
apply for a driving learner’s command the native language ularly for me as a member cate the GOP about Jewish communal interests and social values.
permit the summer of eighth and a city that is now ranked as of the Jewish community. In
grade. It seemed incompre- the deadliest in the world. The the Torah, we are called 36 Thus, an elective (pun intended) affinity between the RJC and
hensible how someone like me, constant thought of deporta- times to welcome the stranger. the Christian right.
who had won the U.S. history tion is now a topic I wake This, combined with our com-
award every year in middle up every morning thinking munity’s shared experience as According to none other than the late veteran Republican con-
school, lacked the basic priv- about. Without congressional immigrants from Egypt up to sultant Arthur J. Finkelstein, “the political center has disappeared,
ileges I assumed I had as an action, I will become a priority the Holocaust, informs our and the Republican Party has become the party of the Christian
American. However, luckily for deportation — along with commitment to the Dream right more so than in any other period in modern history.”
for me, DACA was announced 800,000 other DACA recipi- Act. In Leviticus 19:34, God
the start of my freshman year ents who, for all intents and And who, you might ask, is Finkelstein, and why does his
of high school, providing me purposes, are Americans. See Dreamer, Page 20 opinion matter? Because he is the individual whom no less
estimable a source than the Washington Jewish Week identified
It is urgent for lawmakers as the RJC’s exit survey pollster in 2012. As to his conservative
bonafides, Finkelstein served as a pollster for both Ronald Rea-
gan and Benjamin Netanyahu.

In short: J4J and the RJC both answer to the same authori-
ty — the Christian right, which funds messianic Judaism and,
these days, largely controls the GOP. Interestingly, Jews for the
Christian right yields the acronym JRC, which is an anagram of
RJC. Coincidence? Hardly.

Stas Cohen | Newark, Del.

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THE VIEW FROM HERE Bright

Continued from Page 18

The Real Face of Unity dier who has served with some- But just as much, it changes
one with disabilities and later the enlistment and life
BY JOSHUA RUNYAN or regional affair; it’s a family down, has been the epitome of goes on to graduate with a degree forever for the many thou-
thing. It’s a piece of history that class. Owner Jeffrey Lurie’s wel- in architecture will ever design a sands of “regular” soldiers
MONDAY MORNING, gets passed down, generation coming of former long snapper swimming pool without adding and officers they serve along-
groggy after a sleepless night to generation. It’s a bond that Jon Dorenbos, who was traded an accessible component for the side with. That is the pow-
pointlessly trying to calm unites us. earlier in the season and saw handicapped? Or that a future er of this program and the
myself after the Eagles’ dra- his career ended by a heart manager would ever deny a job great social change it has
matic victory in Minneapo- In that spirit, we as Phil- condition, as an honorary team to a candidate with a disability? brought about.
lis, I called my 93-year-old adelphians should reflect on member so that he could get Not a chance.
grandfather in Florida. what it means to be unit- a Super Bowl ring, was simi- Maj. Oren H. serves in Israel’s air
ed. Far too many people in larly inspiring. The personnel The Special in Uni- force. February is recognized as
I suspected that despite this world believe that unity assembled by Executive Vice form program, generous- Jewish Disability Awareness and
being a diehard Eagles fan — depends on sameness, that President Howie Roseman ly funded by Jewish National Inclusion Month (JDAIM) and
some of my fondest memories differences must be wiped out have shown Philadelphia and Fund-USA, which helps hun- Jewish National Fund is a proud
are of sitting on the couch in order to achieve a purer the world what being part of a dreds of young men and women supporter of making sure that
next to his recliner in Haver- reality. Not so here in Phil- team is all about: Every person with disabilities enlist and serve people with special needs and
town, the game blaring on the adelphia, not so in the Jew- has a part to play and when one in the IDF like every other Israe- disabilities are fully included in
TV — he would’ve dozed off ish community, not so in the goes down, the next one takes li citizen, of course helps those Israeli society.
well before the Super Bowl, Runyan household. We know his spot. very young men and women.
and I wanted to make sure that the differences among
that he knew that his beloved us are what make us stron- That’s the kind of spirit that Dreamer entire life I could count on. He
Birds had done what many a ger, that true unity involves we need in an age when divi- would visit me in Florida and
sportswriter had written off respecting each other in order siveness turns difference into a Continued from Page 19 taught me the importance of
as impossible. to achieve a greater good. weapon with which to destroy hard work, the value of fam-
instead of a tool with which commands the Israelites: “The ily and the power of prayer
“He’s sound asleep,” his Nowhere right now can to build. In taking ahold of stranger who resides with you and religion. He was a tremen-
assistant told me. “He stayed up that be seen more than in the the Vince Lombardi Trophy, shall be to you as one of your dously influential person in my
all night watching the game.” performance all season of the Lurie announced that the vic- citizens; you shall love them life. After his passing, I was
Philadelphia Eagles, who week tory was, in addition to his par- as yourself.” forced to watch his funeral via
Like “Philadelphia Phil” after week saw the injuries of ents, for the city and its fans. cellphone videos because my
Besser, the 99-year-old fan Let’s use that jolt of euphoria to We are called to welcome DACA status did not allow me
provide the inspiration for an the stranger. But with DACA to leave the country to be by his
We as Philadelphians should reflect on what it entire slate of shared pursuits participants, our task is easier. side at that critical time.
means to be united. Far too many people in this as “one Philadelphia.” We are not strangers. Dream-
world believe that unity depends on sameness. ers are already firmly estab- Protecting Dreamers is an
One football victory will lished within the American issue that is both urgent and
introduced to the nation Sun- valued players pile up. It may never address homelessness — community, which is why last imminent. There is strong
day night as one of the few be a trite statement, but there’s just one of the many challenges week, hundreds of Jewish lead- bipartisan support in Congress
who can remember the team’s a lot of truth to the saying, our city faces — but the shared ers like Rabbi Jonah Pesner to allow Dreamers like me to stay
inaugural season in 1933, my “There’s no ‘I’ in ‘team.’” When resolve of many individuals were willing to risk arrest for here, and it is something that
grandfather had waited a long Carson Wentz went down in united in the pursuit of better- their fellow Dreamers. 80 percent of Americans would
time to see the Eagles triumph. Week 14 and the duty of lead- ing their fellow man can turn like to see be resolved. I urge
We all had — some of us more ing the team on the field went the tide. We just need to be a For Dreamers like me, the every member to follow
than others — and maybe to backup quarterback Nick team, to be a family, to make certainty and stability that their constituents and pass a
that’s why the game meant so Foles, hardly anyone thought it happen. permanent protections would legislative solution for Dreamers
much, why the city practically that the Eagles would make it provide is an urgent issue. that is rooted in compromise, the
erupted, why on Monday we past the first postseason game, Joshua Runyan is the editor- Just two months ago, shortly fundamental basis of our nation
still wore our Eagles gear and let alone win it all. in-chief of the Jewish Exponent. after Thanksgiving, I learned and U.S Constitution.
still high-fived fellow strangers And yet there was Foles on He can be reached at jrunyan@ that my grandfather in Vene-
on the street. For me, it was the Sunday, doing what Patriots jewishexponent.com. zuela had passed away unex- Elias Rosenfeld is one of the few
perfect birthday gift, jumping quarterback Tom Brady — the pectedly. Growing up, he was Jewish Dreamers. He is a college
up and down in a group hug posterchild of me-centered a dear father figure to me and student in Boston.
with my kids as the confetti sportsmanship — could not do, in many ways was a direct
flew on the screen and Mer- completing the exact same gad- connection to my mother and
rill Reese’s voice dripped with get play that New England’s best one of the few adults in my
emotion on the WIP broadcast. flubbed, and for a touchdown.
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Book Reviews: Château Entertains, Dark Horse

BOOKS up to Trump’s (or Tramp’s) Why not?” his father answers. inhabitants have overcome over two hours in a Netanya,
inauguration. As Bill tries to investigate his hardships and tribulations to Israel comedy club. A judge
LUXURY CONDOS, ‘BUTT find freedom and a new life. named Avishai Lazar narrates
GOD’ MESH IN “Make Château Great friend’s death, he falls into the the story; he knew the comedi-
ENTERTAINING TALE Again!” proclaims a leaflet in strange situation unfolding in It’s creative and darkly fun- an as a teen, but hadn’t spoken
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF the building’s elevator. his father’s condo building with ny at the right moments, and to him in 40 years.
exploding pools, shady deals showcases Goldberg’s prowess
The Château It’s littered with witticisms with a construction contractor for language, as did his debut Standup denizens will rec-
Paul Goldberg and observations of the perhaps whose acronym is ICII but Mel- novel last year. ognize Greenstein’s shtick
$26 hardcover irony that a building of immi- sor calls it ISIS, Lex-
Picador grants would be so enthusias- uses as far as the eye COMEDIAN PROBES immediately, but
tic about Trump. But again, as can see, and plenty DARKER PORTIONS readers will also soon
A CORRUPT government. the narrator — who sometimes of vodka (including a OF HIS LIFE detect the bitter tone
A political divide. breaks the fourth wall — points fictional one made in ANDY GOTLIEB | JE MANAGING EDITOR in his remarks — a
A president with deep pock- out, this is Florida. South Philly). tone not that uncom-
A Horse Walks into a Bar mon with comics, as
ets full of secret connections “It stands to reason, subtly, The writing is David Grossman they point out the
and bribes. weirdly, that a high-rise almost lively, the characters eccen- $15.95 foibles of society.
certainly dominated by immi- tric, the plotline captivating. Vintage International
It sounds like America in grants would be a bastion of The “Butt God” plot, howev- IF CHALLENGING reads that Greenstein cer-
2018, but it’s also the setting of Trump’s brand of xenophobia,” er, becomes less urgent, as Bill explore the darker side of life tainly isn’t likable,
The Château, the newest nov- Goldberg writes. “Where is it gets more and more involved in appeal to you, consider David insulting audience
el from Paul Goldberg, author written that people must love his father’s quest for a seat on Grossman’s A Horse Walks into members, who start to
of The Yid. It largely takes their own kind?” the board. a Bar. leave as Greenstein’s
place at a luxury condo build- Now available in paperback, personal revelations
ing in Florida, with a major- There are also observa- Interlaced with Russian the book, which won the 2017 unfold.
ity of Russian-Jewish, Donald tions about Jews, as many conversations and poems Man Booker International
Trump-supporting inhabitants, are Jewish, including Bill and (as Bill translates poems his Prize, tells the story of disgrun- But you may like-
with a board of directors with his father, though Bill only father — a literary schol- tled (and aging) 57-year-old ly develop a sense of
new seats to fill — and leaders identifies as culturally so. ar, poet and former adjunct comedian Dov Greenstein as empathy toward him
who will do what it takes to keep When Melsor accuses a cur- professor — writes through- he chronicles his life one night as he describes a defin-
their own seats filled — and rent board member of being out the story), the novel is a ing moment in life —
one man’s determined effort to fascist, Bill wonders how that peek behind the closed doors a difficult choice had
assume the role of vice president. can be so as the guy is Jewish. of one society in which its had to make between
two beloved people.
It begins with the death of “So? Fascists can be Jews.
Bill Katzenelenbogen’s college Grossman manag-
roommate, a successful plastic es all this in less than
surgeon known as “The Butt 200 pages.
God of Miami” who plum-
meted 43 floors to his death Nick Barley, who
from a high rise. Was it an acci- chaired the Man
dent? Was he pushed? Bill, who Booker Judging Panel,
until recently was a successful said it best:
reporter for The Washington “A Horse Walks into a Bar
Post, aims to find out, as now shines a spotlight on the effects
he really doesn’t have anything of grief, without any hint of
else to do. sentimentality. The central
character is challenging and
With less than $1,300 in his flawed, but completely com-
bank account, finding accommo- pelling. We were bowled over
dations in Florida will be tricky by Grossman’s willingness
— so he has to stay with his to take emotional as well as
father, Melsor, in his building, the stylistic risks: Every sentence
Château Sedan Neuve, to whom counts, every word matters in
he hasn’t spoken in many years. this supreme example of the
writer’s craft,” he said.
Goldberg has a certain That said, A Horse Walks
flourish with words, creating into a Bar isn’t for everyone.
a lively tale in a microcosm of The unrelenting tone makes
Trump’s (or Donal’d Tramp, the book a downer, and the
as the Russian residents call main character is so acerbic
him) America. The story all that it’s possible some read-
takes place in the week leading ers simply won’t care about
his story.

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Israeli Celebrity Chef Brings the Flavor

ARTS with disabilities. They chose an both a store and a restaurant A series of dips, breads and vegetables comprised the first of
DAN SCHERE | JE FEATURE Israeli chef this year to mark where farm products are sold.
both the 10-year anniversary The atmosphere inside, he said, is four courses. Photos by Dan Schere
NOTHING SAID mouth-wa- of the fundraiser, and the 70th family-like and informal.
tering like harissa-laced but- anniversary of Israel’s creation. is in the Mediterranean. The lings with fish in a broth along
ternut squash spread, eggplant “Israel is a small country, influences of 70 Diasporas that with the Turkish delicacy shish
peel dip, chopped olives and Offaim, 39, has become well- we know everybody,” he said. make Israel what it is, in my eyes, barak, a yogurt soup containing
sesame-seed challah among known in Israel for the sustain- “When my customers go into my makes it one of the most interest- dumplings stuffed with lentils.
other Israeli delicacies atop able Ofaimme Farm he and restaurant, I have an open kitch- ing, dynamic, flavorful places in The tray also included liqueur
a three-foot wood board at a his brother Yinon started on en. The cook looks into the eye the world.” and sangria.
suburban Washington, D.C., Moshav Idan. They grow crops of the customer. The food needs
banquet last week. and raise livestock without using to be food that they are proud to The diversity of the first During the third course,
pesticides, genetically modified give you, and that you would feed course continued in the second, “fire,” the staff rolled out long
Each of the four courses rep- organisms or other traditional your own family.” which represented “water.” It fea- pieces of paper on the table and
resented an element of nature, farming practices. tured a combination of soups covered it with a bed of lettuce
as Offaim titled them “earth,” Modern Israeli cooking, and alcoholic beverages intend- and fruits, seasoned with olive
“water,” ”fire,” “wind.” “I wanted to make the best he explained, is a “revolution” ed to cleanse the palate of the oil and spices. On the lettuce,
cheese, and I wanted to have the of sorts, where the food often intensity of the first course. It they placed a series of skillets
The first course represented best eggs and the best produce reflects the melting pot of ethnic- was served on a silver tray and with various seafood entrees.
“earth” because of its vegeta- to make the best food,” he said ities. He noted that in the United included semolina wheat dump- One featured a white fish topped
ble-based dishes. before the meal. “And in order States, big-name chefs such as with roasted red peppers and
to do that I looked for the right Michael Solomonov and Meir mushrooms and submerged in
Coombe was one of 85 guests way to grow it. And I discovered Adoni have raised the profile of a zesty marinade. Other skil-
at a four-course dinner prepared that no man’s an island. I cannot Middle Eastern food in major lets included a potato casserole
by Israeli celebrity chef Hedai just start with a tomato. I need cities, such as Philadelphia and and tabbouleh.
Offaim at the Silver Spring, Md., to start in the soil in which it New York, where they work.
home of Louis and Manette grows and in the water and in the The final course, “wind,”
Mayberg on Jan. 30. people who grow it, and I need to “What are they doing? They’re was a light dessert of vanilla ice
work the fields. It’s holistic.” bringing what their Moroccan cream, accompanied by each
The Maybergs have hosted a mom took from her grand- diner’s choice from 60 toppings,
dinner prepared by a celebrity About five years ago, the mother, what their Ashkenazi everything from dried apples to
chef for the last 10 years to raise brothers opened the Ofaimme dad took from his parents and pistachios.
funds for the Israeli nonprofit Café in Jerusalem’s Beit Hak- creating something completely
Shalva, which assists individuals erem neighborhood, which is new,” he said. “Israel, thank God, Michael Epstein said he was
not familiar with all of the foods,
and called them “spectacular.”

After the third course, he
said, “I’m eating on faith.”

Similarly Cindy Zitelman
thought the presentation was
“beautiful,” but not what she was
used to eating. “I could recognize
the cauliflower and the fish dish-
es,” she said. “The water course
was a little creative.” l

Israeli celebrity chef Hedai Offaim spoons baba ghanoush. Offaim prepared a meal for 85 guests at a fundraiser for the Israeli nonprofit Shalva. Dan Schere is a political reporter with
Washington Jewish Week, an affiliat-
ed publication of the
Jewish Exponent.

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Musical Questions What Exactly is ‘Normal’

T H E AT E R struggling with mental ill- Stepping into the directing
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF ness or struggling with family role has given Goldberg, who
members or struggling with grew up attending Congrega-
ON THE SURFACE, the char- love and relationships — there tion Beth Or before it moved, a
acters in Next to Normal seem is so much of ourselves that is chance to look at the musical in
like a typical suburban family. on stage in Next to Normal that a more holistic way.
I think that’s why it’s such an
Two teenagers, a mom, a dad. important story to tell.” When asked to direct Next
But underneath it all, the to Normal, Goldberg instantly
family is dealing with its own Topics like mental illness said yes, he recalled.
problems, from manic depres- and depression aren’t typically
sion to bipolar disorder to anx- explored in a musical where “It’s a beautiful story. It’s
iety — something you, a friend one usually thinks of big song really heartfelt and it’s really
or a family member may have and dance numbers, he noted. hard to tell this story really
experienced, too. Though there are plenty of authentically, and it’s hard on
It’s the idea that the audi- those, too. the actors,” he said. “One of the
ence can see themselves reflect- things I’ve loved so much is just
ed on stage through these “There’s moments of levity, working with this company of
characters that enticed Geof- but there’s moments of heart- actors — the six of them in the
break,” Goldberg said. “It’s a show — and helping them tell
tear-jerker of a show, but it’s so the story in such a real way.”

Everyone ... has some sort of personal connection to the story.”

GEOFFREY GOLDBERG

frey Goldberg, director of the important we have that experi- But whether he’s on the stage Geoffrey Goldberg Photo provided
Pulitzer Prize-winning rock ence in the theater, too.” as a performer or sitting in the
musical on stage at the Media audience as the director, Gold- does the importance of family, on for the last two years, and he
Theatre through Feb. 25. He found a love for per- berg maintains one key element: which comes through in the will hold its first public reading
forming early on, beginning community. musical as well. in New York City in March.
“I haven’t talked to a sin- with dance lessons at age 5
gle person who’s said, ‘I can’t and community theater by the “I was a performer for years “From an early age,” he said, The deeper themes of being
relate to this story,’” said time he was 10. As a student and now as I direct, it’s still “a huge part of my Jewish iden- human appeals to Goldberg in
Goldberg, a Lansdale native at Germantown Academy, he about building that same thing; tity was the community aspect what he creates as well as the
who previously directed a performed in the school pro- it’s about building that com- of it, and the family and the theater he seeks out.
production of Billy Elliot: The ductions and eventually stud- munity of storytellers. Wheth- community traditions. And
Musical at the theater. ied musical theater at New er I’m performing or directing, even if I don’t practice as much “I’m really drawn in by the
York University. it’s still the same for me.” as I did, I carry that with me human story being told,” he
“Everyone I speak with has into my life now.” said. “My background is as a
some sort of personal connec- His affinity for dance led him The concept of a tight com- dancer and performer, and
tion to the story being told to the Broadway stage, where he munity comes from his Jewish The theme of family in I really love, obviously, big
here,” he added, “whether it’s was in productions like Mary upbringing and has influenced Judaism transfers to Next to dance numbers and things like
loss, or dealing with grief or Poppins and 42nd Street. him throughout his life — as Normal, even though it is not that, but I’m always about why.
a Jewish family, as well as into
a musical Goldberg himself “Theater has the power to
wrote, called Piece of Mind. change people,” he added, “and
I want to tell stories that do that,
His musical, which takes that change people in some way,
place across two parallel time- so whether that’s through a big
lines in present day and World dance number or through a
War II, follows an octogenar- small show like Next to Normal,
ian struggling with dementia that doesn’t matter. It’s more the
and memory — some memo- power of the show.”
ries he is trying to remember,
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Lifestyles/Culture

A Toast to Toast

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With the popularity of
toaster ovens beginning in
the 1970s, it became possible
for toast to become so much
more than heated bread. It
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toppings, turning ordinary
toast into an extravaganza.

Once you’ve hovered over
the toaster oven to achieve
the perfect piece of toast, you
can go basic by spreading
butter on top. But you can go
wild with ingredients such
as jam, bean sprouts, avoca-
dos, olive oil, scallions, heir-
loom tomatoes, herbs, olives,
chopped almonds, Nutel-
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All kinds of bread are capa-
ble of browning into splendid
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Toast is not sophisticated
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Torah Portion

The Difference Between Fate CANDLE LIGHTING
and Destiny an Important One
February 8 5:12 p.m.
February 15 5:20 p.m.

BY RABBI SHLOMO RISKIN as a consequence. destiny become intertwined. most poignant moment of all On the one hand, every
Not so the religious faith of the One such moment was in was yet to come. nation, and therefore any
PARSHAT MISHPATIM September 1970 in Riga, Lat- national covenant, is dependent
AT SINAI, the Jewish nation commandments of revelation. via, where I was on a special After both circumcisions, I upon a specific homeland, in
entered into its second cove- The Torah calls upon each Jew underground mission for the uttered the traditional phrase: which one is born and about
nant with God, a pact based to make a choice: To sanctify the Lubavitcher Rebbe. I was awak- “Just like this child has entered which one generally has little
not on the family-based nation Sabbath or desecrate it; to honor ened at 2:30 a.m. with a daunt- the covenant, so may he enter choice. This is not the case,
of the descendants of Abra- one’s parents or disregard them. ing and marvelous request. Two Torah, the nuptial canopy and however, with regard to the Jews
ham but rather on the com- When the bedraggled ex-slaves brothers, one just 8 days old and a life of good deeds.” Sudden- and the Land of Israel. Because
mon religious commitment of who stood before Sinai cried the other one week prior to his ly, from the depths of silence we have been exiled to so many
adherence to the word of God out, “We shall do and we shall Bar Mitzvah, were about to be that one can only sense in a lands for so many generations,
revealed at Sinai. My revered understand!” they were making circumcised. Since the Soviet cemetery, the father of the boys our return to Israel depends
teacher and mentor, Rabbi the Jewish vision their national regime severely punished those emitted a strangled cry in Yid- upon our choice to return to
Joseph B. Soloveitchik, of bless- mission, defining themselves as a who participated in such reli- dish: Nein ke-shem! (“Not ‘just Israel, our willingness to fight
ed memory, taught that, in fact, “kingdom of priest-teachers and gious rituals, the two “opera- like’!”) “I do not want their bris- for Israel, our understanding
the Torah contains two cove- a holy nation,” and turning their tions” were to take place in the es, Bar Mitzvahs and weddings that only Israel is our promised
nantal experiences: the former, fate into destiny. dead of night at the Rombula to be just like this, in hiding, in land and ultimate home.
our national covenant of fate; cemetery outside Riga. a cemetery. I want them to be
the latter, our religious cove- The covenant of fate is in the open, with pride, in our Thus, the destiny of the
nant of destiny. imposed; the covenant of faith The ritual ceremony had Jewish homeland, in Israel!” nation of Israel can only be
is chosen. To be born into a been timed to coincide with fully realized in the Land of
An individual is not asked particular nation is our fate; my presence in the city, since Indeed, the two children I Israel dedicated to the Torah of
whether he wishes to be born to choose an ideal and ideolo- the Jewish doctor who had circumcised nearly five decades Israel. The Land of Israel is an
into a specific family or nation- gy as our life’s mission is our agreed to risk his license — ago celebrated their weddings integral part of the destiny we
state; “accident” of birth is a destiny. The infant about to be and perhaps his life — was in Israel. Both of them, but accepted at Sinai. We may have
matter of fate, and the fate circumcised is an object upon ignorant of Jewish law. particularly the young man returned to Israel as a result of
of the Jewish nation has long whom a ritual is to be imposed; just before Bar Mitzvah, were our determination and prayers,
been to suffer far more than its the Bar/Bat Mitzvah and bride/ Words cannot describe the expressing not only their Jewish but we shall actualize our des-
to-be-expected share of perse- groom who have chosen a life feelings of eeriness, queasiness, fate but their Jewish destiny. To tiny in Israel only as a result of
cution, exile and suffering. To dedicated to the ideals of Torah admiration and privilege that a certain extent, this is true of our efforts and actions.
be Jewish was their fate, and are subjects actualizing their all converged within me while every parent who has his child
their blood was too often shed deepest aspirations. intoning the circumcision circumcised. And I believe this Rabbi Shlomo Riskin is the chief
blessings that dark, freezing is also true with regard to living rabbi of Efrat.
There are, however, special night in the cemetery. But the in the Land of Israel.
circumstances when fate and

Kallah Consul General of Israel in New York Dani Dayan Photo provided “The culture, the people, the them in the future,” Rappaport
melting pot of Israel and all that said, “this will rekindle their
Continued from Page 11 clergy and Jewish leaders. aspects of Israeli life — in it gives to us,” added Klein. love for Israel.”
“We really wanted to cel- music and the arts and
The Ursinus College venue ebrate the diversity in all science,” Rappaport said. Guests will then move to Rappaport added there’s a
is centrally located between the the Philip and Muriel Berman component of responsibility
two counties and is sponsored Museum of Art at Ursinus for an to being engaged, involved
by Joseph Levine & Sons, Barba- Israeli reception with food, wine and informed in regard to
ra Rosenau, Ursinus College and and music. Israel. She hopes the kallah
Hillel of Greater Philadelphia. drives those elements home
“As a Jewish educator and to people who may not be
The leaders will each speak someone who has been to Israel able to visit Israel or have
on topics “near and dear to about 25 times, Israel, whatever never been, and ignite posi-
them” in relation to Israel, Klein its faults, is still our home,” Klein tive feelings of appreciation
said, to celebrate Israel70 — but said. “It’s still where our prayers for the Jewish state.
without getting too deep into are directed. ... It’s the center of
political content. who we are Jewishly.” “We’re fulfilling a need in the
community,” Klein continued.
Discussions vary from Even Havdalah is infused Although spread out geograph-
occupied land and peace, with Israeli elements: Students ically, “we are one community.
Zionism during World War I, from Beth Chaim Reform We’re bringing our community
women in Israel, and spiritu- Congregation in Malvern together.”
ality and pluralism, to Israe- will make spice bags made of
li poetry, immigration, and specific ingredients from the [email protected];
water, to name some, led by markets in Israel. 215-832-0737

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Disobedience: The Sousa Mendes Story in honor of United Shabbat together from 10 to 11:30 we know the true value.
Nations International Holocaust Remembrance Day at 7 a.m. and for children who have special Immediate cash for one
p.m. Suggested donation: $5, light refreshments will be needs to have a Jewish educational piece or an entire
served. Based on the remarkable true story of Aristides experience designed for their learning collection.
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during the Holocaust. For more information, call brief worship service followed by kiddish (215) 885-7070
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or visit bethhamedrosh.org. 200 Haverford Road, offered once per month and there is Open Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
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Congregation Beth El Jewish Film of the Israel Guide Dog Center, shares
THURSDAY, FEB. 8 p.m. Rabbi David Gerber’s sermon will SATURDAY, FEB. 10 Festival begins Feb. 10 with a the stories of how they train dogs to
talk about the importance of inclu- screening of The Women’s Balcony provide independence to adults
Mommy and Me. sion and some of the ways Beth Or Torah, Bagels, Coffee. at 7 p.m. and continues through who are blind. Light refreshments
Sherrie Turetsky, director of the provides a welcoming and supportive Begin Shabbat morning at Old York March 24. $36 per person for the provided. Free and open to the entire
School of Early Learning at Old York environment for all, not just in the Road Temple-Beth Am with an inter- series; $10 per person/per movie. community. Call 215-635-1505 for
Road Temple-Beth Am, will lead a month of February, but throughout active, engaging discussion of the Includes popcorn, snacks and drinks. more information. 8339 Old York
weekly one-hour “Mommy & Me” the year. 239 Welsh Road, Maple Glen. weekly portion including bagels and Contact Judy Nussbaum for ticket Road, Elkins Park.
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Join Old York Road Temple-Beth Am dress is appropriate, and everyone is Join the Gershman Y as local authors
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The Jewish Community Relations annual “Disability Awareness and 215-886-8000. 971 Old York Road, while enjoying a bagel brunch as
Council presents thought leaders Inclusion Shabbat,” an inspirational Abington. Super Sunday 2018. part of its Bagel Bites series starting
from left and right, J.J. Goldberg and and joyous service where individuals Help the Jewish Federation of with bagels at 11:30 a.m. Gabrielle
Jonathan Tobin, who will debate the and families with special needs are Shabbat Shekalim. Greater Philadelphia Carry the Light Kaplan-Mayer will discuss her book,
Israeli/Palestinian situation and the specifically recognized and honored. Benny Porat, lecturer in law at the in the community on this incredible The Little Gate-Crasher: The Life and
geopolitical realities of the Middle This evening provides an opportuni- Hebrew University and expert on day of fundraising at five locations Photos of Mace Bugen. Bugen might
East forcefully but civilly. 7 to 8:30 ty to celebrate the rich, varied and distributive justice and Jewish law, throughout the day. Free, registration have been an achondroplastic dwarf,
p.m. Location to be determined. equally valued abilities of all of our will give a special d’var Torah and required. Register online at but that didn’t mean he was an
congregants. Local author Gabrielle post-kiddush learning in honor Shab- jewishphilly.org/get-involved/ idiot or a pushover. In truth, he was
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Are you parenting an adult child with book The Little Gate-Crasher. For Beth Israel at 9 a.m. 300 S. 18th St., Contact Liz Andrews at 215-832-0852 learned to effectively turn what
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Would you like to be part of a support Ramah Shabbat. his advantage. $18. Call 215-545-4400
group to share you and your children’s Disabilities Awareness Join Tiferet Bet Israel for a Ramah Finding Your Jewish Zen. for more information. 401 S. Broad St.,
challenges, struggles and accomplish- Shabbat. Shabbat and recreate the warmth and Congregation Kol Emet is holding a Philadelphia.
ments? Beth Sholom Congregation Join Reform Congregation Keneseth ruach (energy) of summer camp right three-part series called “Finding Your
will hold a bimonthly support group Israel at 8 p.m. for services followed here in the winter. Morning services Jewish Zen.” These sessions at 10 a.m. Camps Open House.
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FRIDAY, FEB. 9 director of the Whole Community be served following services. This is a and Jewish gratitude and blessings. shaded, 120-acre campus in the
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and Inclusion Month) this February questions, contact Sarah Vogel at sar- Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El the kids. Meet the directors and staff,
with a variety of programs. All are [email protected]. 1920 Skippack Sisterhood invites the congregation
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Super Sunday. TUESDAY, FEB.
Join Congregations of Shaare
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of Greater Philadelphia get off to What do pizza and kindness have in common? Join Repair the World:
a great start in 2018. Volunteer to Philadelphia at 6:30 p.m. at the Gershman Y for the local launch of BKind,
make the calls that make a differ- an innovative Israeli social enterprise, and an evening with Philly’s “pay it
ence. This event will be from 2 to 5 forward” pizza restaurant, Rosa’s Fresh Pizza. Learn about the exponential
p.m. and take place at the Jewish capacity of kindness through pizza that feeds the homeless, and start your
Community Services Building. Trans- own chain of kind acts. Free food and drinks. Call 215-545-4400 for more
portation will be available from the information. 401 S. Broad St., Philadelphia.
Shaare Shamayim parking lot at 1:30
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Verree Road, Philadelphia. for questions. 8339 Old York Road, and Goliath. But we have never seen Lunch and Learn questions about college. Join JEVS
Elkins Park. it reimagined as Paul Boorstin does in Noontime Torah. Human Services for an informational
MONDAY, FEB. his debut novel David and the Philistine Discussion of the parsha of the week. session about the Lasko College Prep
Support Group. Woman. Congregation Ohev Shalom is This session will be led by Rabbi Program at 6:30 p.m. at Orleans
AJC Briefing. The Compassionate Friends, pleased to welcome author and doc- Morton Levine at noon at BDO USA, Technical College. Our year-long
Join AJC Philadelphia for an exclusive Serving Lower Bucks County, umentary filmmaker Boorstin at 7:30 LLP. All are welcome. 1801 Market St., program is open to the Jewish
briefing featuring Michael Sieveking, Northeast Philadelphia and Eastern p.m. The event is free and open to the 17th floor, Philadelphia. community and services are provided
deputy director, AJC Transatlantic Montgomery County, a nonprofit public. Copies of the book will be avail- free of charge to families who meet
Institute, Brussels, at noon at support group for family members able for purchase and signing. For more Lunch and Learn the income eligibility requirement.
Montgomery McCracken Walker & grieving the death of a child, information, contact the Ohev Shalom Noontime Torah. RSVP required. For more information
Rhoads. Sieveking manages the regardless of age or cause, will o ce at 610-874-1465 or exec@ohev. Discussion of the parsha of the week or to register, email LaskoCollege@
institute’s policy and outreach in the meet at 7 p.m. at American Heritage net. 2 Chester Road, Wallingford. in Elkins Park. Rabbi Robert Alpert will jevs.org or call 215-832-0875.
European Parliament, with a focus Federal Credit Union. There are no lead the group at noon. All are welcome. 2770 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia.
on EU-Israel relations and the Middle costs and all family members are TUESDAY, FEB. Congregation Adath Jeshurun Library,
East peace process. He will present welcome. For additional information, 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Author Talk.
“A Transatlantic Briefing: What to call 215-396-0460, ask for Sheldon or Cook for a Friend. Professor Nancy MacLean of Duke
Expect in 2018.” $15 includes program Joan. 2068 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia. Grab an apron and join the Cook for Adoption Info Session. University discusses her book
and lunch. Payable at the door. a Friend group at Old York Road JFCS - Open Arms Adoption Network Democracy in Chains: The Deep
RSVP required to attend. Email Torah on Tap. Temple-Beth Am in preparing meals welcomes you to attend a free infor- History of the Radical Right’s Stealth
[email protected] or call 215-665- Living or working downtown? Gather for the needy at 10 a.m. Call 215-886- mation meeting to learn about our Plan for America, a finalist for the
2300 for more information. 123 S. with Main Line Reform Temple 8000. 971 Old York Road, Abington. domestic infant adoption program National Book Award, at Feinstein
Broad St., 28th floor, Philadelphia. members and a member of our and to meet our sta .6 p.m. at the Center for American Jewish History
clergy (and bring a friend) to dive Forward-Thinking Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment at Temple University. Starting from
AJC ACCESS Briefing. into the weekly Torah portion. No Lunch and Learn. Center of JFCS. For more information a desire to understand how monied
Join AJC ACCESS Philadelphia for prior learning or experience needed — Join Rabbi Straus at Main Line and to RSVP for this event, call interests influence our political world,
an exclusive happy hour briefing just an open mind and heart as Reform Temple each month for a Michele LeMasney at 609-694-2626. MacLean excavates the historical roots
featuring Michael Sieveking, deputy we learn and share together. 7 p.m. thought-provoking lunchtime discussion 345 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd. of economic thought that came to
director, AJC Transatlantic Institute, at Chapterhouse Café & Gallery, of selected articles from The Forward influence American government.
Brussels, at 5:30 p.m. at AJC Phil- 620 S. Ninth St., Philadelphia. at noon. Bring your own lunch; College Prep Event. Free and open to the public.
adelphia o ce. Program includes beverages will be provided. Call Calling parents of college-bound 1115 W. Polett Walk, 10th Floor,
beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP Book Discussion. 610-649-7800 for more information. Jewish high school students with Gladfelter Hall, Philadelphia.
required to attend. Email buchdahlm. Most of us know the story of David 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. concerns about test costs and
[email protected]. ACCESS is AJC’s
worldwide young leadership network.
The Graham Building, 30 S. 15th St.,
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Mahjong Game.
Join the members of Melrose B’nai
Israel Emanu-El Sisterhood every
Monday at 7 p.m. for a friendly game.
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THURSDAY, FEB.

College Prep Event.
Calling parents of college-bound Jewish high school students with concerns about test costs and questions
about college. Join JEVS Human Services for an informational session about the Lasko College Prep Program
at 6:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Services Building. Our year-long program is open to the Jewish com-
munity and services are provided free of charge to families who meet the income eligibility requirement. RSVP
required. For more information or to register, email [email protected] or call 215-832-0875. 2100 Arch St.,
Philadelphia.

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WEDNESDAY, Mahjong Game. of Early Learning at Old York Road Wanted to Be God are our selections. cial, advanced screening of Foxtrot.
FEB. Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will Temple-Beth Am, will lead a weekly These very short stories offer us a Samuel Maoz’s critically-acclaimed,
host a drop-in mahjong game every one-hour “Mommy & Me” class at 9:30 glimpse into one of Israel’s most award-winning drama follows the
Dinner and Planning Meeting. Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bring your a.m. 971 Old York Road, Abington. imaginative and lives of a grieving Tel Aviv couple
Join the Mosaic Outdoor Club of cards. Mahjong sets and cards will be energetic writers. If you’ve never after they are told that their son was
Philadelphia for a dinner and for sale. Call 215-886-8000. 971 Old Short Story Discussion. read anything by Etgar Keret, now killed in the line of duty. Foxtrot is a
planning meeting at Gallo’s Seafood York Road, Abington. Main Line Reform Temple’s discus- is the time. 410 Montgomery Ave., powerful rumination of the lunacy of
Restaurant at 6:45 p.m., weather sion at noon features three stories Wynnewood. war. Rated R for some sexual content
permitting. Non-members are welcome. THURSDAY, FEB. by Israeli author Etgar Keret whose including graphic images, and brief
RSVP to Jon at 856-787-0325. short stories have a way of captivat- Film Festival Preview. drug use. $19.99. Begins at 7:30 p.m.
8101 Roosevelt Blvd., Mommy and Me. ing us. Rabin’s Dead, My Lamented The Philadelphia Jewish Film at Kimmel Center for the Performing
Philadelphia. Sherrie Turetsky, director of the School Sister and The Bus Driver Who Festival is proud to present a spe- Arts. 300 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. ●

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MIRRORS CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE SITUATION WANTED ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES
MIRRORED WALLS Roosevelt Memorial Cemetery EXP. CAREGIVER FOR ELDERLY ESTATE OF EILEEN M. WILLIS, DE- ESTATE OF JUDITH A. TAYLOR, ESTATE OF MARGARET M. MAR- ESTATE OF VLADIMIR KOGAN, DE-
BY JERRY GROSSMAN 20 yrs exp., Excellent References! CEASED. DECEASED. HOEFER, DECEASED. CEASED
Closets Doors, Jacuzzi, Vanity, Section B5 Late of Philadelphia Late of the Township of Late of Philadelphia Late of Philadelphia
Fitness area, custom shower Two plots, side-by-side available. 267-679-3946 LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the Doylestown, Bucks County, PA LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the
doors and enclosures, etc. Free $4,000 for both (Or best offer). Lady seeks position as com- above Estate have been granted to LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to above Estate have been granted to
Estimate. Call 215-675-9633 panion. Part time preferable. the undersigned, who request all above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all the undersigned, who request all
Call 954-254-6387 References avail. 267-319- persons having claims or demands the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands persons having claims or demands
HOUSEHOLD GOODS WANTED ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL PARK 3584 against the estate of the decedent persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent against the estate of the decedent
to make known the same and all against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all to make known the same and all
DON’T SELL 4 PLOTS in Bronze Sec. Q. ESTATE NOTICES persons indebted to the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent persons indebted to the decedent
UNTIL YOU Spaces 1,2 3 & 4. Estate of CHEW, SCOTT MAR- to make payment without delay to persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to to make payment without delay to
CONTACT US! GARET JENNIFER MARIE LEISTER, AD- to make payment without delay to KEVIN M. GIBSON, EXECUTOR, c/o Ludmila Serbulov, Executrix, 11225
Units must be sold together. LETTERS ADMINISTRATION on the MINISTRATRIX, 602 Elmway HALFRED E. TAYLOR, EXECUTOR, John F. Walsh, Esq., 653 Skippack Jeanes Street Philadelphia PA
ENTIRE ESTATES Reduced $7900 above estate have been granted to Circle, Blue Bell, PA 19422. 5 Mercer Gate Dr., Doylestown, PA Pike, Ste. 317, P.O. Box 445, Blue 19116.
PURCHASED 215-499-4851 the undersigned, who bequest all ESTATE OF FRANK NOLL KIESER, 18901, Bell, PA 19422-0702,
sssss persons having claims or demands JR., DECEASED. Or to his Attorney: Or to his Attorney: CORPORATE NOTICES
SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK against the estate of the decedent Late of Philadelphia WARREN VOGEL JOHN F. WALSH BELLA GROUP INC. has been in-
Silver • Coins • Gold 2 plots, in Garden of Jacob sec. to make known the same, and all LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the ECKERT SEAMANS 653 Skippack Pike, Ste. 317 corporated under the provisions of
Sterling Flatware & persons indebted to the decedent above Estate have been granted to 2 Liberty Place, 22nd Fl. P.O. Box 445 the Pennsylvania Business Corpor-
$5500/pair to make payment without delay, to the undersigned, who request all Philadelphia, PA 19102 Blue Bell, PA 19422-0702 ation Law of 1988.
Pieces 561-789-3760 PATRICE J. EVE, Administrator, c/o persons having claims or demands
Costume & Samuel Ben-Samuel, Esquire, 273 against the estate of the decedent ESTATE OF JUDITH REBECCA ESTATE OF MICHELLE A. ATWELL, DISSOLUTION NOTICE
Estate Jewelry SITUATION WANTED Montgomery Ave., Ste. 201 Bala to make known the same and all BUCHSBAUM, DECEASED. also known as MICHELLE ATWELL, Notice is hereby given to all credit-
Glassware • Trains • Dolls Cynwyd PA 19004; persons indebted to the decedent Late of Philadelphia DECEASED. ors and claimants of Industrial Mill-
Vintage Clothing/ SENIORS, NEED HELP? Samuel Ben-Samuel, Attorney to make payment without delay to LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the Late of the Township of Abington, wright Contractors, Inc. a business
Handbag 273 Montgomery Ave., Ste. 201 John C. Flounders, Executor, 423 above Estate have been granted to Montgomery County, PA corporation, that the shareholders
Entire cleanout & EXPERIENCED COMPANION Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 Tunnel Rd., Auburn, PA 17922. the undersigned, who request all LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on have approved a proposal that the
removal service Personal Assistant - Estate of HARTSFIELD, T. MILLI- Estate of Harvey Josephson persons having claims or demands the above Estate have been gran- corporation dissolve voluntarily and
provided. Licensed driver to as- CENT Josephson, Harvey late of Phil- against the estate of the decedent ted to the undersigned, who re- that the board of directors is now
30 years experience. sist with errands, LETTERS ADMINISTRATION on the adelphia, PA. Stephen Josephson, to make known the same and all quest all persons having claims or engaged in winding up and settling
sssss shopping, appts., read- above estate have been granted to c/o Ned Hark, Esq., Goldsmith Hark persons indebted to the decedent demands against the estate of the the affairs of the corporation under
ing, walking, food the undersigned, who bequest all & Hornak, PC, 7716 Castor Ave., to make payment without delay to decedent to make known the same the provisions of Section 1975 of
CALL KEVIN “D” prep., socializing and persons having claims or demands Philadelphia, PA, 19152, Adminis- MARK R. DILLINGHAM, EXECUT- and all persons indebted to the de- the Pennsylvania Business Corpor-
267-934-3002 daily activities against the estate of the decedent trator. OR, c/o Kelly Barse, Esq., 1701 cedent to make payment without ation Law of 1988.
DOWNSIZING inside/outside of your to make known the same, and all Goldsmith Hark & Hornak, PC Walnut St., 6th Fl., Philadelphia, PA delay to LENA ATWELL, ADMINIS- GMT Associates, Inc. has been in-
home. Will help you persons indebted to the decedent 7716 Castor Ave. 19103, TRATRIX, c/o Howard M. Soloman, corporated under the provisions of
OR CLEANING OUT? understand your bills, to make payment without delay, to Philadelphia, PA 19152 Or to his Attorney: Esq., 1760 Market St., Ste. 601, the Pennsylvania Business Corpor-
do paperwork.and also ERIC M. HARTSFIELD AND MARK ESTATE OF JOAN C. HEIM a/k/a KELLY BARSE Philadelphia, PA 19103, ation Law of 1988.
1 man's trash/another man's make telephone G. HARSTFIELD, Administrators, JOAN HEIM, DECEASED. THE LAW OFFICES OF PETER L. Or to her Attorney: Kalikhman & Rayz
treasure calls.for you. Support c/o Samuel Ben-Samuel, Esquire, Late of Philadelphia, PA KLENK & ASSOCIATES HOWARD M. SOLOMAN 1051 County Line Road
Services - Refs Call 273 Montgomery Ave., Ste. 201 LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the 1701 Walnut St., 6th Fl. 1760 Market St., Ste. 601 Unit A
Call Joel 215-947-2817 Phyllis 215-886-4040 Bala Cynwyd PA 19004; above Estate have been granted to Philadelphia, PA 19103 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Samuel Ben-Samuel, Attorney the undersigned, who request all Notice is hereby given Sage Parts
CASH IN YOUR CLOSET INC. BEST CARE AVAILABLE 273 Montgomery Ave., Ste. 201 persons having claims or demands ESTATE OF LEO THOMAS, DE- ESTATE OF THOMAS R. McCUE, Plus, Inc., a foreign corporation
Licensed and Bonded Bala Cynwyd PA 19004; against the estate of the decedent CEASED. DECEASED. formed under the laws of the State
Excellent references; available 7 Estate of Anthony Callender to make known the same and all Late of Philadelphia Late of the Borough of Lansdale, of Delaware where its principal of-
ESTATE SALES days/week Callender, Anthony late of Phil- persons indebted to the decedent LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on Montgomery County, PA fice is located at 30 Hub Drive,
Light housework, cooking ,shop- adelphia, PA. Valary Callender, c/o to make payment without delay to the above Estate have been gran- LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the Melville, NY 11747, registered to
CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE ping,errands ,drs appt-own car; Earl Stamm, attorney-in-fact, 209 ROBERT J. HEIM, EXECUTOR, c/o ted to the undersigned, who re- above Estate have been granted to do business in Pennsylvania with
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Harriet Andrussier (nee Elitzky), January 27, Alvin Foreman passed away on January 18, Lenora Freeman (nee Hoffman), age 90, died No clean-out fee. Just remove your mementoes.
2018. Wife of the late Roy. Mother of Sean 2018 in Naples, FL where he resided for the on January 31, 2018. Wife of the late Hal YOU choose: Settle this week, this month or anytime.
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Alex, Hanna and Daniel. They meant the man in Philadelphia, PA in 1918. Alvin was a Brian Freeman and the late Rebecca Freeman; One call, one brief visit to the house and you're 100% done.
world to her. She was one of a kind, an amaz- veteran of the United States Army Air Force sister of Mark (Barbara) Hoffman; grand- Please call 215-­‐515-­‐0499. Ask for Jonathan or Rachel.
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sorely missed and live in our hearts forever. love of his life, Rae Kaufman for 76 years. (Ally), Kathy (Jim), Bob (Eva) and Elysha FEBRUARY 8, 2018 41
Sister of Herman. Contributions in her Alvin was a manufacturer of ladies hats for (Austin); and great-grandmother of Zack,
memory may be made to Jewish Federation 55 years. An avid sports fan who loved the Josh, Livy, Lex, Daniel, James and Aidan.
of Raleigh-Cary, 8210 Creedmoor Road, Eagles and all Philadelphia sports teams; he Contributions in her memory may be made to
Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27613. enjoyed the beauty of Naples, FL. Alvin is sur- the Marine Corp. Scholarship Foundation,
vived by his son, Jay Foreman (Charlotte); www.engage.mcsf.org.
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S two grandchildren, Brett Foreman(Laura aka
RAPHAEL-SACKS Lola) and Justine Foreman (Greg); and nieces GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
and nephews. He was preceded in death by RAPHAEL-SACKS
BASKIN his wife, Rae Foreman who passed away on
December 24, 2017. A Graveside Service was A Community
Joseph "Joey" Baskin died Jan. 15, 2018. He held on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Hodges Remembers
was the loving son of Jeffrey and Lisa Berger Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens
Baskin, the adoring brother of Sophie Baskin, (525 111th Ave. N. Naples, FL 34108). Dona- Monthly archives of
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Adam and Jonathan Berger. Services were
held Jan. 19th at Main Line Reform Temple.
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CHMAR FOX

Gerald Chmar, age 85, died on January 21, Leon H. Fox, Jr., 85, of Lafayette Hill, PA
2018. He was a retired band leader who passed away on January 22, 2018. Born in
resided in Philadelphia, PA. Husband of Norristown, he is survived by his wife of al-
Evelyn (nee Albert); father of Alan Chmar, most 59 years, Lois Fox, loving father of his
Ronald (Donna) Chmar, Joy (Marc) Schles- children Marlene (Joel Goldwein), Craig
singer, Melanie (Stephen Frisch) Chmar, and (Mary), Jeffrey (Song) as well as grandchil-
Michael Chmar; and grandfather of Jessica, dren, Marc (Kimberly), Robert, Eric, Oliver,
Jackson and Emma. Contributions in his Hannah, Jennifer and Stephen and great
memory may be made to the Alzheimer's As- grandchild, Juliana. Mr. Fox graduated Nor-
sociation, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Phil- ristown High School in 1949, graduated La-
adelphia, PA 19106. fayette College in 1953, Magna Cum Laude
with honors in Government and was elected
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S to Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s old-
RAPHAEL-SACKS est academic society. He received his law de-
gree from the University of Pennsylvania
FIELD School of Law in 1956 where he was asked
to be a member of the University of
Beatrice L. Field (nee Liebman) died on Janu- Pennsylvania Law Review. An accomplished
ary 30, 2018. She was a retired school teach- attorney with extensive trial experience, Mr.
er who resided in Villanova, PA. Wife of the Fox, who spent his entire legal career with
late Joseph; mother of Dr. Steven (Doris) the Norristown firm of Fox and Fox, success-
Field, Dr. Robert (Janice) Field, Dr. Ellen Field fully tried cases in Courts at all levels. He was
(Gus Rubbo) and Stuart Field; grandmother honored by the Pennsylvania Bar Association,
of Marc (Emily) Field, Melissa Field (Scott the Superior Court of Pennsylvania and by
Schwartz), Seth (Lori) Field, Cary Munves, the Montgomery Bar Association in recogni-
Reyna Munves, Max Munves, Dr. Halle Field, tion of his 50th year of admission to the Bar
Dr. Laura Field, and Alex Field; and also sur- and in appreciation of the faithful and con-
vived by 6 great-grandchildren. Contribu- tinuance devotion to the Montgomery Bar As-
tions in her memory may be made to the sociation and the Courts of Montgomery
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, County. Mr. Fox, who resided in Mont-
2100 Arch St., Phila., PA 19103 or the gomery County all of his life, was an avid
Pennsylvania SPCA, 350 E. Erie Ave., Phila., sports fan. He coached Little League base-
PA 19134. ball and Biddy basketball and participated for
many years in the Montgomery County Seni-
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S or Games and the Pennsylvania Senior
RAPHAEL-SACKS Games in many events involving basketball
and has won numerous gold and silver
FINGERUT medals. Until last recently, Leon was the
starting pitcher in the annual Montgomery
Mafalda "Reds" Fingerut (nee Volpe) January Bar Association softball game, and loved
26, 2018. Wife of the late Gordon; mother of shooting “hoops” with his children and
Edward, Paula and Faye (Neil) Shapiro; sister grandchildren. There was nothing he liked
of Louisa (late Charles) Sutera, Salvatore more than spending time with his extended
(Louise) Volpe, the late Josephine (late An- family, particularly on vacations and espe-
thony) Borzillo, late Ralph (Lea) Volpe, late cially at the NCAA Final Four basketball tour-
Albert (late Margot) Volpe, late Ida (late Bern- naments. Contributions in his memory can be
ard) Muscatello, and the late Dominic Jr. made to Tiferet Bet Israel, 1920 Skippack
(Loretta) Volpe; grandmother of Gabrielle Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 or to a charity of
(Jordan) and Chynna. Contributions in her the donor’s choice.
memory may be made to Stand Up to Can-
cerwww.standuptocancer.org. HONOR THE MEMORY
OF YOUR LOVED ONE...
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS CALL 215-832-0749

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GARBER LUXENBERG ROSENFELD WILSON MARKS

Barbara Garber (Kranich), 87 wife of the late Dorothy Luxenberg (nee Roth) of St. Louis Phyllis R. Rosenfeld (nee Benjamin), age 83, Daniel Wilson, on January 25, 2018. Hus- IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Robert D. Garber of King of Prussia, PA and Park, MN, and formerly of Elmont, NY, age died on January 31, 2018. She resided in band of the late Sally (nee Deutsch); father of MITZI MARKS
Delray Beach, FL died suddenly Tuesday, 94, died January 20, 2018. Beloved wife of Penn Valley, Pennsylvania. Wife of Dr. Le- Mona Chmara; companion of Dolores Silver-
January 30, 2018 at Delray Medical Center the late Leon, devoted mother of Michael onard Rosenfeld; mother of Shelley (Jack man; grandfather of Samantha and Corey ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF
surrounded by her three loving daughters. (Joan Garfield) and Alan (Jan), grandmother Shakarshy) Rosenfeld, Howard (Erin Roach) Chmara. Relatives and friends were invited to HER NINTH YAHRZEIT
Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of Harlan (Paula) , Rebecca (Laurel), Ben- Rosenfeld, and Kenneth (Rachel Tramonte) his Service Sunday 11 A.M. Joseph Levine
of the late Philip Kranich and Rose Judge jamin (fiancée Nina Gold) and Samuel, and Rosenfeld; sister of Naomi Crosby and Mordy and Sons Memorial Chapels (West), 2811 our lives go on without you
(Mittell). Barbara grew up in Worcester, MA, Great Grandmother of Davis, Everett, Asher, Benjamin; and grandmother of Emma West Chester Pike, Broomall PA. Int. Har But nothing is the same
and at the age of 17 attended the University and Adele. Dorothy was a dedicated and be- Shakarshy, Mina Shakarshy, Zoe Rosenfeld, Nedo Cemetery. Contributions in his memory
of Massachusetts graduating with honors. loved teacher in the New York City Schools Lucie Rosenfeld, Hannah Rosenfeld, and Lily to St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude We have to hide our heartaches
Barbara met Bob on a blind date on for 25 years. A long-time member of the El- Rosenfeld. Contributions in her memory may Place, Memphis, TN 38105 When someone speaks your name
Valentine’s Day in 1948. They were married mont Jewish Center, she was a life member be made to Indiana University Foundation,
in 1951 until his death in 2015. They had of Hadassah. She was diagnosed with The Erna B. Rosenfeld Scholarship, P.O. Box JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS Sad are the hearts that love you
three daughters and Barbara stayed home, Alzheimer’s disease in 2006 and spent the 6460, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6460. MEMORIALS Silent the tears that fall
taking care of her family for many years. She last 6 ½ years of her life in a memory care
supported Bob in his career, which resulted unit at Sholom Home, St. Louis Park, Min- GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S DORMAN Living our lives without you
in several moves and job changes, taking the nesota, and for 4 years before that at Atria RAPHAEL-SACKS Barbara (Bobbie) is the hardest part of all
family from Connecticut to Philadelphia to Senior Living Center in Philadelphia. In lieu
Chicago and back to Philadelphia. As the girls of flowers, contributions to your favorite SHERMAN It's a year that our beloved Wife, Mother, You did so many things for us
grew older, Barbara returned to work and charities are suggested. Grandmother & devoted friend has been Your heart was kind and true
was a pioneer for women in the early com- Anne Sherman (née Chana Cerebernik), wife gone. We miss her, think of her constantly, And when we needed someone
puter era, where she began as programmer PERKINS of the late Archie Sherman, passed peace- with much love &filled with wonderful We could always count on you
and advanced to a systems analyst. As a re- fully on January 27, 2018. Her life began in memories. The special times will not return
cent cancer survivor, Barbara loved to exer- Abraham Perkins, 96, of Boca Raton, FL, Kiev in 1912, and she grew up in Yurovitchi When we were all together
cise, play bridge, knit, and was starting a new formally of Atlantic City, NJ and Elkins Park, with her grandparents until the pogroms be- From the entire Dorman Family But with the love within our hearts
hobby, learning to play canasta with her PA, died on Saturday, January 27, 2018. came too threatening. With her mother, Esth- You will be with us forever
friends in Florida. She and Bob traveled Husband of the late Esther (Ciplet) Perkins er, and sister, Bess, she escaped to freedom ELIAS WIEZER
travel the world together, but their favorite and born on May 16, 1921 in Philadelphia, in Canada to join her father, Nathan. Annie We love and miss you
place to visit was Israel. Barbara’s pride and PA, he was the son of the late Max and late met Archie during a trip to Philadelphia and (4/30/62-2/5/2000) Love Always,
joy was her family, and she is survived by her Lily (Zove) Perkins and the youngest sibling married him on Valentine’s Day in 1941.In "Dear Eli, Its Hard to Forget Someone,
three beloved daughters, Carol Steiner (Dr. of the late Harry Perkins and the late Re- Philadelphia, her family grew to include chil- Who gave you So MUCH to remember" Marv, Karen, Rick, Rob, Jodi, Andrea,
Rob), Cindy Garber (Robert Lopez-Cepero), becca Perkins Sherr. He served in the US dren Esther Sherman Tolan (Elliott), Dr. Willi- Rob, Jenn, Allie, Cory, Jeff, Tyler,
and Nancy Braitman (Arthur); six adoring Army during World War II in the medical am Sherman (Gail) and Karen Sherman Hurts to believe its been 18 years", Dani, Jesse, Bea, Bob
grandchildren, Katie Steiner Rotenberg (Dr. field. He was a graduate of Temple Uni- (Frank Munger). Years later, Annie became and a moment ago.
Shaun), Jeffrey Steiner, Allison Rosen versity School of Pharmacy and worked as a grandma to Meredith Tolan (Stéphane Di-
(Jeremy), Dr. Melissa Cradic (Dr. Rob Hom- pharmacist in and around Philadelphia for champ), Jessica Tolan, Alexander Sherman- "You are ALWAYS and Forever in our Hearts"
sher), Gregory Braitman, Rachel Braitman, many years, including for Merck in West song (Candace) Hara Perkins (James) and Love,
three cherished great grandchildren, Alexis Point, PA as his most recent job before retir- great grandma to Ariel,Salomé,
and Aron Rotenberg and Zachary Rosen; and ing. He was active in The Jewish War Veter- Scheherazade, Octavian and Judd. Annie was Betty and Sara
sister-in-law Irene Bernstein, and many dear ans post in Margate, NJ., and a member of full of beauty, light, wisdom, perseverance,
cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Con- The American Legion. He was a long-time hope, strength, faith, energy, tenderness, Honor the memory
tributions in her memory may be made to member of Beth Sholom in Elkins Park, PA, laughter and love. She was an inspiration to of your loved one …
B’nai Jacob Capital Fund or Autism Society of and then Beth Judah in Ventnor, NJ. He is her friends and family. Relatives and friends
Greater Philadelphia. survived by his daughter, Phyllis M. Perkins, were invited to graveside services Tuesday CALL 215-832-0749 OR 0750
MD and son-in-law Nathaniel Wiesenfeld, January 30, 1:00pm at Har Jehuda Cemetery. TO PLACE YOUR YAHRTZEIT AD.
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S MD, his son Jeffrey C. Perkins, MD and Donations in her memory can be made to Ha-
RAPHAEL-SACKS daughter-in-law Meryl Kaminoff Perkins, dassa. [email protected]
Grandchildren Sara (Todd) Dollar, Louis M.
GUTBEZAHL Capecci, MD (Miriam), Stephen N. Capecci, JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
DO, Daniel J. Capecci, JD (Lindsay), Jenny
Eleanor Gutbezahl (nee Shewitz) January Perkins, JD, Dana Perkins Roseman, JD WEINRAUB
30, 2018; of Langhorne; beloved wife of the (Adam Roseman, JD), and Jake Kaminoff
late Boris; loving mother of Cary Gutbezahl (Stephanie), and four great grandchildren Eleanor Weinraub (nee Rosenbaum) On
(Rachel) and Eric Gutbezahl; cherished who visited him often ,Elle and Abby Dollar, January 17, 2018. A beautiful person inside
grandmother of Adam, David, Hunter, Max Grey Anabelle Capecci, and Asher Leo Rose- and out. Beloved wife of the late Raymond.
and Caroline. Relatives and friends were in- man. He will be missed by many nieces, Devoted mother of Melvyn Weinraub (Ilene)
vited to services Thursday, 9:30am, Congreg- nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. and Robin Falkow (Frank). Loving Mom Mom
ation Beth El of Bucks County, 375 Stony Hill He enjoyed reading and studying books on of Susan Grimes (Phil), Larry Weinraub,
Road, Yardley, PA 19067. Interment at King science and mathematics, showing great in- Lauren Albertson (Ryan), and Amy Falkow
David Memorial Park. Contributions in her terest in his children's and grandchildren's and Great Mom Mom of Ellie and Connor.
memory may be made to Cong. Beth El, or to school subjects including Judaic studies. He Also survived by many loving nieces and
the Dementia Society of America. had many hobbies working on fixing mechan- nephews. Dear sister of the late Mary Gins-
ical things in his basement. He was a won- burg, David Rosenbaum, Clarence Rosen-
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS derful role model for all who knew him. Con- baum, and Milton "Mickey" Rosenbaum. Dear
tributions in his memory may be made to the sister-in-law of the late Terri Goldberg. Con-
LOEWENSTERN Jewish War Veterans in Margate, NJ, the tributions in her memory may be made to
Board of Jewish Education of Atlantic and Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org/delval
Emmi Loewenstern (nee Nathan) On January Cape May Counties, or to Camp Ramah in the or the Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500
27, 2018. Wife of the late Hans; mother of Poconos. Tabor Avenue, Phila., PA 19111 (on memo
Linda Loewenstern and Barbara (the late Niel) line - Pathways Recreational Therapy Dept.)
Mazurek; grandmother of Michelle Mazurek ROTH GOLDSTEINS'
(Kyle Orland) and Allison (Daniel) Carr; great- MEMORIAL CHAPEL GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
grandmother of Hannah and Nora. Relatives RAPHAEL-SACKS
and friends were invited to Graveside Ser-
vices, Monday, 11:00 A.M. Montefiore
Cemetery, Jenkintown, PA. The family asks
that contributions in her memory may be
made to the United States Holocaust Memori-
al Museum.

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BIRTHS

MAX EVAN COVRIGARU LEVIN-WAGNER

Taryn and Kori Covrigaru announce the birth Leonard and Bonnie Levin of Langhorne announce the engagement of
of Max Evan Covrigaru on Oct. 16 in Denver. their son, Neal Levin, to Suzanne Wagner.

Max is the grandson of Linda and David Neal is a graduate of Temple University, where he earned a bachelor’s
Center of Chicago, and Arie and Leila Kushner degree in business
Covrigaru of Denver, formerly of Allentown, administration.
and the great-grandson of Ferne and the late He is an actuary
Jack Kushner of Allentown. at PMA Insurance
Group in Blue Bell.
JOSHUA GRIFFIN AND REID HUNTER LAUGHLIN
Suzanne grad-
Sean and Wendy Laughlin (née Levine) of Warm- uated from Penn
inster announce the birth of their twin sons, Josh- State University
ua Griffin and Reid Hunter on Oct. 15. with a bachelor’s
degree in marketing
Sharing in their joy are grandparents Frank and international
and the late Jill McClenaghan of Philadelphia, business and earned
Alan and Linda Levine of Downingtown, and an MBA at Temple
Thomas and Mary Laughlin of Springfield. Aunts University. She is a
and uncles include Gail and Rob, Jen and Eric, Joe customer develop-
and Maura, Tom and Lisa, and Michael. The boys ment manager at
were welcomed by 10 cousins. Joshua is named Johnson & Johnson
in loving memory of his maternal grandmother, in Fort Washington.
Jill, and Reid is named in loving memory of his
paternal great-grandfather, Rube. Sharing in the couple’s happiness are Christy and Dave Wagner, and the
siblings of Neal and Suzanne.

An August wedding in Ambler is planned.

Community

NEWSMAKERS Mehereta Baruch-Ron shared on Jan. 30 her
story of growing up in Ethiopia and her jour-
Perelman Jewish Day School held Super Bowl pep ney of becoming Tel Aviv’s deputy mayor. After
rallies on Feb. 1 at both its Forman and Stern the lecture, Baruch-Ron joined student leaders
Centers. In addition to motivational speeches from Haverford and Bryn Mawr colleges for a
from staff, students watched clips from previous dessert reception. The lecture, hosted by Haver-
Philadelphia Eagles games and sang the Eagles ford College, attracted more than 75 students
fight song in Hebrew. and community members and was a collabo-
ration between Hillels in Philadelphia, Jewish
Rabbi Chaim Galfand leads students in singing the Eagles Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Jews in ALL
fight song in Hebrew. Hues and Bi-Co Friends of Israel.

PJDS students cheer for the Eagles. PJDS students watch clips from Eagles games.

Meherta Baruch-Ron

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