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HIGH HOLIDAYS to Make the
Negev Bloom
To Politicize
Sermons or Not? JON MARKS | JE STAFF
Rabbis split on
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Of the 8.7 million people living in
HIGH HOLIDAYS Israel, according to the latest numbers, the New Year to Start
vast majority — as much as 90 percent — with Renewed Sense
Security Upped live in the north, spread among cities like of Tikkun Olam
in Advance of the Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, and their
High Holidays environs. The remainder inhabit the rest MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF look at your actions over the closing year.
Synagogues take of the country, primarily the southern But is there a particular connection
added precautions area known as the Negev. The notion of tikkun olam and its imper-
in year of upheaval. ative to fix a broken world is one that cer- between tikkun olam’s popular social jus-
How can Israelis — as well as their tainly resonates with many Jews. tice connotation and the High Holidays?
Page 6 many American sympathizers — get that
to change? How can they convince people All the more so around this time of the “I would say, absolutely,” answered Rab-
LOCAL the Negev, a region that stretches from just calendar, which offers the opportunity to bi Shawn Zevit of Mishkan Shalom. “We
outside Gaza across to the Dead Sea that operate from a perspective that our spiritu-
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Shalva Hessel’s life
was something out That’s what was on the docket Sept.
of the movies. 10 to 12 when the Third International
Negev Summit took place. Hosted by the
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Politicized Sermons? Depends on the Rabbi

H IGH HOLIDAYS and the significant increase a Reconstructionist congrega- cal questions but as moral and about this or that. The primary
JON MARKS | JE STAFF of anti-Semitic incidents to a tion in Fort Washington, spoke religious questions.” prayer services don’t change
broader Jewish picture. about future-President Donald because of what is going on.
THE HIGH HOLIDAYS exist- Trump’s character and how it Not every rabbi agrees, par- We’re electing a leader. The
ed long before the current occu- It’s what Rabbi Beth Kalisch related to Jewish values. This ticularly within the Orthodox High Holidays are more per-
pant of the White House and, of Beth David Reform Congre- year, he had hoped to focus on community. sonal than global.”
for that matter, George Wash- gation in Gladwyne calls “the other things.
ington, Abraham Lincoln and urgency of now.” “I know that some people A few miles up the road, Rab-
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, too. Then came Charlottesville. may want to see us jump on the bi Barry Blum of Congregation
“Morality needs to be on “After Charlottesville, I have political events that are happen- Beth El-Ner Tamid in Broomall
And they’ll be around long the pulpit,” said Kalisch, who to ask what does it mean at this ing,” said Rabbi Albert E. Gab- sees it differently. In fact, he had
after whoever follows the pres- participated in the Aug. 28 One moment to be Jewish in Amer- bai of Congregation Mikveh a congregant at his Conservative
ident into the Oval Office is Thousand Ministers March for ica and what does the situation Israel in Society Hill. “We don’t. synagogue speak about DACA
gone as well. Justice in Washington, D.C. demand from us as Jews?” said For us, it’s more important to and how it pertains to Jews
“Every rabbi finds their balance Waxman, who is also the pres- teach spiritual things, which, during a recent Shabbat.
That’s why some area rab- a little bit differently. We have a ident of the Board of Rabbis by themselves, extend to soci-
bis are leaving politics and the responsibility to teach Torah, of Greater Philadelphia. “People ety. We absolutely don’t talk He’ll expand upon that
state of the union out of the and Torah is about life. When are going to be coming into about this president or a past theme next week.
conversation when sermon politics touches core issues of synagogue who want to hear president or the next president.
time arrives. morality, then rabbis have to about this. I don’t see it as politi- Politics have no place in the “The whole idea of the
speak up on those issues.” cal because it obviously touches spiritual aspect of life.” stranger came to my mind
At the same time, others feel on relevant issues when you see as a really appropriate topic,”
a need to tie in the events of Rabbis concede it’s a white supremacists and Nazis “Rosh Hashanah and Yom said Blum, who learned that
Charlottesville, Va., the poten- slippery slope. marching in the street chant- Kippur are very unique days,” his grandfather came to this
tial ramifications of eliminating ing, ‘Jews will not replace us.’ agreed Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch country from Russia through
Deferred Action for Childhood Last year, on the verge of “I don’t see those as politi- of Mekor Habracha in Cen- HIAS. “As Jews, we’re strangers
Arrivals (DACA) for immigrants the election, without expressly ter City, where not all visitors throughout our history.”
endorsing a candidate, Rabbi are strictly Orthodox. “Rosh
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king, and we’re committing Jews need to make with the
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H IGH HOLIDAYS director of Secure Communi- neo-Nazi ideologies seem to other Jewish institutions have
JON MARKS | JE STAFF ty Network (SCN), a nonprofit have grown in number and are heeded his warning. They
that works on security issues very focused on Jewish institu- understand what’s at stake.
UNSETTLED WORLD AND with the Jewish Federations of tions and the Jewish people.
national conditions have made North America and its mem- “The fact of the matter is we
security a key concern at area bers throughout the world, “With the upcoming hol- are and forever will be targets
synagogues and local Jewish including the Jewish Federation iday, I want people to enjoy and need to be smart about it,”
organizations as the High Hol- of Greater Philadelphia. “We’re them and be in synagogue and said Rabbi Moshe Brennan of
idays approach. busier than we’ve ever been on attend services as in any other the Chabad of Penn Wynne.
record, between the exposure of year. However, they need to be “During the holidays we need
“It’s an unprecedented year,” Jewish institutions through JCC extraordinarily vigilant.” to do more. Safety is definitely
said Paul Goldenberg, national bomb threats and the fact that a priority and people need to
For the most part, Gold- know they’re going to be safe.”
enberg said, synagogues and
“We haven’t changed it
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amation League (ADL) has
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any Jewish institution that asks.

Many have.
“The High Holidays bring
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make a healthy New Year a reality

for millions of Israelis.

The good news is the Jewish community has
become much more cognizant that security
needs to be part of their DNA.”

PAUL GOLDENBERG

it’s critical Jewish institutions observing the High Holidays Whether the emergency is a terrorist attack or a heart attack, the paramedics
know how to protect their own to feel secure, but not to the of Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency medical response and blood-banking
turf and not presume others point of taking it for granted, agency, save lives in Israel every day. As we enter the new year hoping for peace,
will do it for them. Goldenberg said. we must continue to prepare for routine and terror-related emergencies.
If you’re looking to make a difference for Israel and secure the nation’s
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Interfaith Families Make High Holidays a Priority

H IGH HOLIDAYS and her 15-year-old son Aaron Mary Pelak and Dima Kreminskiy with family at their wedding last year. “So we’re kind of learning
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF Blower plan to attend services at Photo provided together,” Pelak added. “There’s
Congregation Kol Ami. learning about rituals and why
THE HIGH HOLIDAYS appear expecting their first child next ing a Jewish home, but I think things are done; learning more
on the secular calendar well after Husband Nigel Blower, who month, plan to “continue the now it’s more about how do about how our values align
Easter and too soon for Christ- is Christian, does not attend learning for both of us” when we put that into practice,” said with Judaism.
mas, making Rosh Hashanah and services, but Cohen said their it comes to raising a family one Pelak, who is Catholic.
Yom Kippur the most important house remains a Jewish home. religion or another. Kreminskiy grew up in “We have this shared expe-
Jewish holidays that don’t have to “We’ve talked a lot about Ukraine, where he didn’t receive rience, so we have to build
compete with chocolate bunnies They used to attend children’s raising Jewish children and hav- much of a Jewish education. it together.”
or flying reindeer. High Holiday services together,
but once Aaron was old enough They’ve stayed involved in
But unlike the increased to attend adult services, Blower InterfaithFamily — Frisch even
kitchiness of Chanukah or decided to ease back. married the couple last May —
the spoofed a capella videos and are still looking for a syna-
of Passover, the High Holidays For Yom Kippur, those gogue to join, though they’ll be
are more somber — so how choices are also individualized: missing services this year, since
do interfaith families take that Cohen might attend Kol Nidre; Pelak is due Oct. 3.
into account? Aaron fasts, while Cohen usu-
ally does not. Nor does Blower. The idea of reflection
Rabbi Robyn Frisch, direc- around the High Holidays res-
tor of InterfaithFamily/Phila- “We have a Jewish home and onates with her.
delphia, said the High Holidays each person makes the decision
offer more universal themes of about how they want to experi- “I like the intentionality of
reflection and atonement regard- ence the holiday,” she said. that,” she said. “Every step we’re
less of religious backgrounds. taking I just realize more and
Each Christmas, howev- more that this is kind of like an
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This Pond was While recover- stones and a large patio.
ing in the hospital, Rabbi Aaron Gaber nick-
The new tashlich pond debuts Soroker couldn’t stop
Sept. 17. Inset: Barbara and named the pond gan mayim,
which means water garden.
Made for Tossin’ Mike Soroker Photo provided thinking about those
safety risks. It also uses natural water
“It just nagged at from a 400-foot well they were
me,” he recalled. “I able to access.
needed to nd a way
to solve it.” “If the water ever goes too
He spent hun- low, because of wind or tem-
dreds of hours peratures, we automatically
researching tashlich can tap into the well without
ponds, and he said human incentives,” he said.
a man-made one — “And we made it ecologically
including a stream balanced so we don’t have to
and a pond — had clean it, so it’s an easy thing to
not yet been built in deal with.”
the United States.
He partnered e rules of tashlich simply
Congregation Brothers of there. Soroker said it is more with Angel Falls Design, a require a body of water and pref-
H IGH HOLIDAYS Israel in Newtown, of which of a highway than a road, as company that builds ponds and erably sh. Soroker said because

RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF Soroker is a member, used cars whiz by at an average of 60 streams, and came up with the sh don’t have eyelids, they rep-
resent the liturgical concept of
to have tashlich services at miles per hour. idea to build the synagogue’s providing “a relationship to God
IF YOU BUILD it, they will a neighbor’s creek, which is “There’s no sidewalks. own tashlich pond. with the eyes open.”
come — right? about six-tenths of a mile from ere’s no shoulder. So they He presented his research
Mike Soroker’s Field of the synagogue. had to walk on uneven land,” to the rabbi and worked with e pond cost Soroker and
Dreams moment came exactly e only problem was con- he said. No one ever got hurt Newtown Township — only to his wife, Barbara, upward of
two years ago while sitting in a gregants had to cross Wash- crossing over to the creek, but get the project denied numer- $71,000, which was donated to
hospital bed. ington Crossing Road to get the walk was “scary as heck.” ous times over 18 months. the congregation by the family,
“ ey kept on giving us including their two children
regulations that we could not Zeva and Eric.
By easily handle,” he said. “What
ey will also add a genera-
I thought was simple turned tor for the entire synagogue as
out to be a major problem with a preventative measure in case
regard to zoning and other of power outages, as well as
Delivered To Your Home, Office, or Temple The Original Catering Mavens cover the future maintenance
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Making Lemonade Out of Lemons — Er, Etrogs

H IGH HOLIDAYS are held together during spe- el, Morocco is the other top an etrog is that it be from the Flavio/Flickr
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF cific prayers throughout Suk- exporter of the fruit, which authentic etrog family and not
kot. Etrogs tend to be the most resembles a bumpy lemon. have been grafted with any oth- sizing that all of the etrogim
WHEN YOU THINK of expensive part of the package, er type of fruit, he explained. they provide to congregants
foods from Italy, you proba- although Israel has a robust “The ones from Israel don’t are absolutely kosher.
bly think of pizza or spaghet- export business in the fruit. seem to be a problem at all,” “There is a special value
ti. But there is another import Weinstein said, “but the ones to having an etrog that you After the holiday, some
the country is known for this One synagogue in Odessa, from Italy we know are in short absolutely know is not grafted members collect the fruits for
time of year: etrogs. Ukraine tried to buy a single supply and so we’re concerned. and mixed with other types of jam. Some even use etrogim to
Calabria etrog for $500. We’ll see what we can actually [citrus] to enhance the fruit in make vodka, Weinstein added.
As Sukkot draws near- get, what the quality of them any way, which actually would
er, synagogues are starting But while it probably won’t will be and what the cost will invalidate the kashrus of an He will check in with his
to advertise sets of lulavs and cost you that much, some be, which is sort of up in the air. etrog,” he said. “So while many suppliers to check on progress,
etrogs for the holiday. locals are concerned about etrogim come from Israel and but he hopes to be able to get a
what they will or won’t be able “It’s going to be a lot of other places, which I have no few for the holiday.
But if you’re looking for a to get this year. suppliers who are trying to get doubt are 100 percent kosher,
Calabria etrog from Italy, you access to a very small supply,” we do have a tradition that the “I’m not particular about
might have to spend a little Lubavitch of Bucks County, he added. etrogim from Italy have never my suits and shoes coming
more than usual this year. for instance, is selling a lulav been tampered with.” from Italy,” he quipped, “but I
and etrog set for $50, or for $80 While he acknowledged am particular about my etrog
The southern region of if you want a Calabria etrog. that many congregants prob- A Calabria etrog enhances coming from Italy.”
Italy for which the etrog is Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein noted ably won’t be willing to spend the mitzvah, he added, empha-
named faced a winter frost that it’s still “up in the air” as far as an exorbitant amount of mon- Contact:
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shortage, one supervisor told One of his suppliers is a custom of getting an etrog
JTA he is picking fruit he would rabbi raised in Italy who lives from Italy despite the price.
have deemed “too homely” for in America but returns to his He doesn’t believe it will cost
export in normal years, as long native country each year to vis- too much — not $500 anyway
as the fruit is kosher. it the etrog fields. — but it may be more than an
average year.
Commonly referred to as the “He does have access to an
Four Species, combinations of etrog field and will be able to In a normal year, he can get
a single palm branch known get us some. I’m not sure what Calabria etrogs for congregants
as a lulav, three myrtle twigs that’s going to cost us yet. He for $80 each from a different
known as hadassim, two willow didn’t tell me anything about supplier. He and his son also
branches known as aravot and a pricing, but he did tell me he’s make sure to get one each year;
single citron known as an etrog, going to try and reserve a few,” he usually pays $150 per etrog.
Weinstein said.
One of the concerns about
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Author Shares Story of Life Undercover
and Secret Missions

LOCAL the Joshua Society of the Jewish “Imagine you have to go to Shalva Hessel speaks during a Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF Federation of Greater Philadel- Syria and live — imagine, I’m Joshua Society event.
phia, all significant benefactors, not saying it’s Syria — you have
IMAGINE FINDING OUT during an event Sept. 7. to be somebody else, change all Photo by Lafayette Hill Studios
one night that your husband, your identity. Can somebody
who you thought was leaving She sat at a table in the change? If you need to, you geous things. I never thought cially in environments where
for classes every night, was Gladwyne dining room of Bill do,” said Hessel, who now lives that I’m brave and I can do a lot women are kept out.
actually an agent in the Mos- and Paula Glazer’s — two of in Tel Aviv. “And you have to of courageous things. I’m just a
sad, the Israeli equivalent of the co-chairs of the Joshua get used to a different name, girl from the central of Israel, a “We cannot win the fight
the CIA. Society — signing copies of her you have to have a new history, country girl,” she said. “If I had against terror if women are not
book, Married to the Mossad. what school you went to — to look at my life, how it would part of it,” she noted.
And then imagine that he’s many things, so that you will look like, no Hollywood hor-
being sent on an undercover The book, released in the not be suspicious. It’s not an ror movie could have described For her, having a Jewish edu-
mission in a hostile environ- United States in late July, shares easy task. But we did it, we did what I really went through.” cation and background — she is
ment. Do you go with him? the true story of Hessel and her it for [our] country.” Jewish first and an Israeli second,
husband going undercover for Writing the book was a chal- she said — is what she hoped
This is what Shalva Hessel a mission in a hostile coun- Hessel, a computer engineer lenge for personal — and legal most to pass to her children.
faced when one night in Lon- try. Reborn as Sally and Jerry, who also runs an investigation — reasons. She faced pushback
don, she discovered that her Hessel, her husband and their company with former Mossad from her own family, including “The most important thing is
husband, Yoram, was an active two young children underwent and CIA agents, grew up in a her husband, who objected to the to give your kids a Jewish educa-
Mossad agent and not heading extensive training and faced modern Orthodox home. book, and from the Mossad itself. tion, that they will feel they belong
off to study, as she thought. danger and the constant threat to something, that they will have
of being found out. She herself “I never thought that I am The book was censored for identity,” she said. “This was a big
She shared her story to a got entangled in a situation that 007 or I’m built from that years before its ultimate publica- lesson that I’ve learned: When
group of about 80 members of put her life in danger, she said. material to do really outra- tion. Her marriage was threat- you live as a non-Jew, it’s easy.
ened, she said, but she pushed on You have no responsibility. …
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and her family’s identities. The had not been to Israel. When
anti-Semitism she experienced the family moved back to Israel,
was “unbelievable,” she said, Kirshner came to visit. And lat-
recalling conversations with er, when her former guest was
people who didn’t know she on a Men’s Mission trip, Hessel
was Jewish. hosted the group in her home.

After this experience, she “And then they came every
took account for what was year. It’s a tradition,” she said.
important in her life, including
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Hurricane Overload:
Houston Rebuilds, Floridians
Unsure of When to Return

N AT I O N A L anticipated, though more than Leon Weinschneider was David Kushner from Amudim and Houston community activist Benny
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF 12 million across the state are scheduled to return on Thursday. Weiss with volunteers from Fasman Yeshiva High School in Chicago.
still without power.
HOWARD AND TAMMY Weinschneider fled Miami Photo provided
Levene have been through a bit Michelle Labgold, chief for Philadelphia on a whim. He
of a whirlwind, to say the least. planning officer of the Greater sent his wife and son to Mexico She arranged for him to ton Jewish community, ABC
Miami Jewish Federation, said City, where his wife’s parents stay with friend Zev Guttman News reported.
The couple, married last year, preliminary reports suggested live, but he remained in his pent- in Philadelphia, where they
reside in Bay Harbor Islands, mainly downed fences, poles house home in Bal Harbour. spent Shabbat at B’nai Abra- “For years the Jewish com-
neighboring the large Bal Har- and roof damage. ham Chabad. munities stood by Israel when
bour Jewish community in Although his area was it needed their help; now it is
Miami, and planned to evacuate “There doesn’t appear to be under a mandatory evacuation “So I went,” he said noncha- our turn to stand by Houston’s
ahead of Hurricane Irma’s path. any major structural damage order, Weinschneider planned lantly. “I would have been one Jewish community,” said Dias-
so far,” she said. on riding it out — “I thought of maybe six people out of 128 pora Affairs Minister Naftali
That was until Tammy Lev- it wouldn’t land in our area,” that stayed” in his Miami area. Bennett in a statement.
ene went into labor. The 11 Jewish day schools in he said — until his wife called.
the Greater Miami area were He extended his stay to Chi- Lee Wunsch, president and
The Levenes are just a pair all still in the process of assess- “They’re saying you gotta cago to visit his parents, at least CEO of the Jewish Federation
of tens of thousands who ing roof damage on Tuesday. leave Dodge,” he reiterated. She until the power lines are repaired. of Greater Houston, responded
attempted to leave the state booked him the last noon flight in a statement: “The unprec-
ahead of the hurricane. Some Many organizations will out of Palm Beach Internation- “Miami Beach with no air edented decision to support
Floridians rode out the storm soon be able to return to nor- al Airport — normally an hour- conditioning is not a fun place Jews in the Diaspora marks
and saw less destruction than mal operations, and residents plus drive. Weinschneider got to be,” he joked. a historic change in our rela-
can come home, once the pow- there in under 40 minutes. tionship with Israel. … The
er is restored. Philly-resident David Kush- extraordinary financial sup-
ner returned from Houston port will help accelerate the
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Hurricane Harvey.
www.lancastersukkot.com 866-946-9977 Not as many people evacu-
“They were really over- ated Houston in advance as did
whelmed with the level of sup- the rest of the state of Florida,
port monetarily in terms of so the needs in Houston are
supplies, but really even more so more urgent.
in terms of the manpower that
came out there to help them,” “The long-term needs in
he said. “It’s one thing people Florida are going to be larger
give donations. … It’s another than the long-term needs in
thing when hundreds of people Houston, but the immediate
take off time from work and and emergent needs that were
[give] their own energy, sweat needed right away in Houston
and time to physically help.” were greater than they are in
Florida,” he said.
Hundreds from Jewish
communities around the world Kushner said he is working
volunteered aid. on creating another aid cam-

Israel pledged $1 million in See Hurricane, Page 16
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NEWSBRIEFS

Three Teens Charged told the Post that Ortiz and next to vegetables — was mis- has an image of a noose and storm, Rabbi Chaim Lipskar,
in Death of Orthodox others forced her at gunpoint takenly added. the words “It’s not illegal to be co-director of Miami’s Shul
Jewish MMA Fighter to call Rajman. white … yet.” of Downtown, said.
A 16-year-old girl and two Montgomery’s suit says she
18-year-old men were charged Rajman had a 2-2 record “is a practicing Jew and whose FBI Special Agent Gregory Before the storm, Lipskar
with first-degree murder in the in MMA since debuting in religion forbids the eating of Heeb said white supremacist said his father would weath-
July 3 death of Aaron Rajman, April 2014. any pork product.” and neo-Nazi literature and er the storm in the Chabad
an Orthodox Jewish mixed stickers have shown up in the House with its solid steel and
martial arts fighter, the Palm Jewish Woman Files A pig is “an abominable neighborhood in recent weeks. concrete construction.
Beach Post reported. Suit Against Denny’s, food,” Montgomery said to
Alleging Bacon in the Free Press. “It’s, like, the Rabbi Gives OK for Jews “We have gas generators,
Rajman was shot when sev- ‘Loaded Veggie Omelet’ most vile, disgusting creature to Travel on Shabbat to food and water; we are all set
eral people entered his house A Sterling Heights, Mich., on planet Earth that’s not sup- Flee Hurricane up,” the rabbi said.
and a fight ensued. woman filed a lawsuit against posed to go in your body, and I Prior to the weekend arrival
Denny’s after alleging she ate it. ... I was poisoned.” of Hurricane Irma, influen- Sorry Fantasy Football
Summer Church, Roberto found bacon in her “load- tial Ashkenazi Rabbi Chaim Fans: Bears RB Tarik
Ortiz and Jace Swinton are ed veggie omelet” on Aug. Racist Business Cards Kanievsky said Jews may travel Cohen is not Jewish
being held without bond. 25, according to the Detroit Found in Pittsburgh on Shabbat to flee the storm, Chicago Bears rookie run-
Aside from the murder charge, Free Press. Jewish Neighborhood JTA reported. ning back Tarik Cohen made
they also face two counts of Business cards with images of an impressive debut Sept. 10,
armed home invasion robbery Angela Montgomery said a swastika and a noose have The Israeli rabbi’s ruling but Jewish fantasy football fans
with a firearm. she took a few bites of the been found in Pittsburgh’s came about the same time as need to look elsewhere for a
omelet before cutting into it largely Jewish Squirrel Hill several Florida counties issued new hero, according to JTA.
Police said Church, who and finding the bacon. Both neighborhood, the Associated mandatory and voluntary
met Rajman at a convenience a waitress and manager apol- Press reported. evacuation orders. The team confirmed
store months earlier, was the ogized; they said the bacon Cohen, nicknamed “The
mastermind behind the killing, — which was in a container The front of the cards fea- Still, many Jews in Miami Human Joystick,” is not a
but her mother, Judith Church, ture a swastika, while the back apparently rode out the member of the tribe.

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Hurricane they’re going to make it back Ga., and the third in Sarasota. Soldiers with the Florida National Guard’s 20th Special Forces Group
home to Sarasota, Fla., as gas “There’s a lot of anxiety went door-to-door in the Jacksonville area around Ortega Island following
Continued from Page 14 has become scarce. Hurricane Irma on Sept. 11.
about not knowing,” she said.
paign for the needs of Florid- Huntting, her husband and “This way at least we knew we Photo courtesy the Florida National Guard via Flickr Creative Commons
ians, though the news of the sister planned on staying home would be safe.”
damage is still coming in. during the hurricane.
As the storm got closer, they
“We look to them to tell us “The good news is you have canceled two reservations and
what type of help they need,” a lot of lead time to make headed for The Westin Saraso-
he added. plans. The bad news is you ta, but then it was evacuated.
never know which way these
Right now, Sue Kittner Hunt- storms are ever going to go,” Next plan: They could stay
ting needs help finding gas. she said. at her friend’s house that has
storm shutters, but she was
Huntting, originally from She doesn’t have storm also hosting her daughter, son-
Springfield, found refuge in shutters on her house, so they in-law, grandchildren and dog.
Charleston, S.C., randomly prepared, just in case, with Plus, the storm took another
Sept. 9 as Irma approached. three hotel reservations: one shift, right toward Sarasota.
But they’re not sure how in Orlando, one in Columbus,
Next next plan: Huntting
called Marriott Hotel Rewards David Kushner from Amudim and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe assess the damage
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Photo provided
“She said, ‘How will this
work?’ I said, ‘Fine,’” Huntting have made it to the hospital, as an,” Howard Levene added
said unenthusiastically. “I’ll go the roads weren’t safe. with pride.
wherever.” They ended up in
Charleston that night. They named their baby girl They have yet to assess any
Miriam in honor of Tammy damage to their home because
“Now our situation is Levene’s mother and grand- they haven’t been able to get
there’s not much gas,” she mothers, but they later realized there. Howard Levene will
said. They started the return it’s an anagram: The letters in head down to make sure they
trip and hope to fill up in Miriam spell “I’m Irma.” have power before bringing the
Georgia, but booked a Valdos- baby home.
ta, Ga., hotel in case they can’t “I feel that that was a pur-
find enough. poseful thing,” she said. “My They only moved in July 28.
mother’s mother was also a “We’re not even done fixing
The Levenes, dealing with a strong, independent woman and it up for baby,” he laughed. l
fast-approaching birth, didn’t she was the pillar for our family.
get as far. She was very determined.” Contact:
[email protected];
They went to stay with a “[Miriam] is going to be 215-832-0737
friend in Hollywood, Fla., a strong and forceful wom-
where Tammy Levene also
works as a pediatric surgeon
and remained on-call that eve-
ning. Soon thereafer she went
into labor.

“I was responding to pag-
es, and I actually came to the
hospital to see a patient, and
then we realized later on that
evening the pains I was having
were not just from stress,” said
Tammy Levene, who grew up
in East Meadow, N.Y.

Though she was due Sept.
23, “dates are never perfect,”
laughed Cherry Hill, N.J.,
native Howard Levene. (Both
are graduates of the University
of Pennsylvania.)

In the midst of a hurri-
cane, Tammy gave birth to her
daughter, Miriam, on Sept. 8.

Though they were a tad over-
whelmed, they said they were
lucky she went into labor when
she did. Any later, they may not

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FLASHBACK

September 2007 in the Exponent: A Star is Born
Sports? At This Time of Year?
THE ISSUE’S ARTS &
NEW NAME GETS INAUGURATED AT DAY SCHOOL Entertainment section led
o with a pro le of the
THE SEPT. 13, 2007 edition day season. e question they campus was in the works — the Philadelphia area’s Jarrod In 2014, he earned a
of the Jewish Exponent fell on ponder: Is it worth skipping a former site of the American Spector, who gained fame Tony nomination for his
Rosh Hashanah 5768, so a cover game or practice to attend syna- College in Bryn Mawr. playing Frankie Valli on role in Beautiful: e Car-
photo featuring candles, apples gogue, or is it best Broadway in Jersey Boys. ole King Musical. And he
and honey seemed appropriate. to honor a sports e day school returned home to perform
commitment?” got its new name as e diminutive Spector at Old York Road-Temple
And at the bottom of the page, part of a $5 million noted similarities he shared with Beth Am in November.
a story described the dilemma e dilemma gi from the Bar- the height-challenged Valli.
Jewish athletes in high school isn’t a new one: rack Foundation and More recently, he
faced when it came to sports and Older sports fans honored the brother “There’s an Italian/ appeared in a San Francis-
the High Holidays. might remember of Akiba alumnus Jewish closeness,” he said. co production of the Broad-
when Los Ange- Leonard Barrack. “ ere’s also a Philly-Jersey- way-bound Roman Holiday
Council Rock High School les Dodgers Hall New York feel that I like to — e Cole Porter Musical,
North senior Noah Gross not- of Fame pitch- Neither of those think I have.” according to playbill.com. ●
ed that while school closed, er Sandy Kou- stories, however,
there still were practices, which fax refused to captured the lead e article detailed how
he decided to skip to instead pitch in a 1965 story position. at Spector was to perform
attend services. World Series game that fell on honor went to a as Valli in a tribute to e
Yom Kippur. JTA story reporting that Jewish Sopranos on the upcoming
“I was sitting in synagogue, youths were less attached to Isra- Emmy Awards telecast.
and I was wondering what part Also on the front page was el than in the past.
of practice they are in — special an article about Akiba Hebrew Variations of that story Since playing Valli on
teams or o ense,” Gross said. Academy being renamed Jack appear every so o en: A brief Broadway, Spector dupli-
M. Barrack Hebrew Academy. the Exponent included in its cated that role in a nation-
“From little leagues to the June 29, 2017 issue makes simi- al tour of Jersey Boys and
major leagues, Jewish athletes Not only was the school get- lar ndings. ● also the Chicago produc-
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Negev seven Jewish federations across One of the keys to that Top: Michele Levin, David Gold, Talia Lidar, Boaz Israeli and Beth Razin
the U.S. and Canada — the growth is making the area Above left: Drexel University’s Karn Lindstrom shows robotics at work.
Continued from Page 1 Jewish Federation of Greater attractive enough to military Above right: Rina Edelstein and Yonat Marton Razon
Philadelphia, as well as those in personnel to move down there
in which the local community New York, MetroWest, Miami, and bring their families along. Top photo provided, bottom photos by Jon Marks
works in conjunction with gov- St. Louis, Montreal and Can- Therefore, JFNA is working in
ernment and outside agencies ada — who’ve allocated a $2.5 conjunction with the Israeli
— implements strategies that million grant to JFNA in 2014 Ministry of Defense (MOD) to
will better the community. through the Negev Funding make that happen.
Coalition (NFC). That grant
“Placemaking is about will be used to make the Negev “The MOD wants to allocate
enabling the citizens who live more desirable. units south to the Negev. That’s
in the south to create a positive part of the Israeli govern-
connection to the place where In the process, they’re try- ment’s plan,” said Yonat Mar-
they live so they can become ing to fulfill the prophecy of ton Razon, MOD head of civil
a more resilient community,” Israel’s first prime minister, infrastructure for the South-
explained Rina Edelstein, asso- David Ben-Gurion. ern Transfer Administration.
ciate vice president for glob- “We’re building an infrastruc-
al programs with the Jewish “Ben-Gurion’s vision was ture for the future and want to
Federations of North Ameri- there would be 100 towns of use this project to strengthen
ca. “Because they’re constantly 30,000 in the Negev,” said the Negev. It’s kind of a win-
under fire with war after war in Boaz Israeli, CEO of Praxis, an win situation.”
the region, they tend to not nec- Israeli placemaking organiza-
essarily be proud of where they tion. “It never happened. Anticipating a boom, Razon
live. We’re trying to make them said a number of companies
proud and more connected.” “Right now, the Negev is 60 have jumped on board.
percent of the land but only 10
The summit first took place percent of the population. Jerusa- “First of all, there are com-
in Miami, followed by Wilm- lem is packed. Tel Aviv is packed. panies who saw the oppor-
ington, Del., in 2014. It brings Haifa is packed. The only way to tunity and started working
together representatives from grow is in the Negev.” with MOD,” she said. “Next,
we’re getting the funds and
Name: Beth Sholom Congregation* building a lot of bases. This considers it an honor. ly not considered desirable is
Width: 3.625 in project is going to relocate “We’ve been working in changing attitudes, gave partic-
Depth: 5.5 in approximately 35,000 IDF ipants reason for optimism.
Color: Black plus one soldiers to the Negev. It’s the Negev for over 20 years,”
Ad Number: 00074375 doubling the amount serving said Naomi Adler, CEO of the “We saw a way to use the
there today. That’s why we Jewish Federation. “There are world of art and science and
cooperate with organizations people who just think it’s the bring all those concepts togeth-
that work within the com- middle of the desert. We see er,” said Michele Levin, vice
munity to make the Negev what it used to be and now what chair of the Negev Now Coali-
much more attractive.” it is today: an incredibly creative tion, which works in conjunc-
and interesting place for both tion with the NFC. “That will
With the initial grant due to economic and social prosperity. open us up to bigger and better
run out in 2018 — subsidized by But there are still many things things. Seeing it in action like
annual $175,000 grants — Edel- we need as a community to help this verifies what we’re trying
stein said this is a crucial time. the Negev bloom. to do.”

“This summit is right in the “That’s why we’re here.” It also never hurts to put
crossroads, because this con- At Drexel, participants — faces to the voices JFNA mem-
cept of placemaking is starting including Talia Lidar, Jewish bers have been communicating
to take root,” Edelstein said. Federation’s Israel representa- with from a distance, giving
“With the idea of the Israeli tive who does a lot of the work them a rare opportunity to dis-
army moving thousands to the on the ground in Netivot-Sedot cuss their ideas in detail.
south, you have to have a relo- Negev — witnessed how science
cation plan. You can’t be mov- and art can play a role in broad- “Today, we see and learn
ing bases to the Negev if you ening horizons within the local from people who know how to
don’t create an environment community, then took a tour do it much better than we do,”
that is strong and vibrant. of the city and visited a Mural Razon said. “We meet. We talk.
These career army people won’t Arts Philadelphia site in West We dream.”
want to live there.” Philadelphia. Hearing how
placemaking between Drexel Contact:
Most JFNA members with- and a part of the city general- [email protected]:
in the NFC are in partnership 215-832-0729
with specific Negev communi-
ties. Philadelphia’s Jewish Fed-
eration, working with the area
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EDITORIAL What’s Past Is Prologue: A
Reflection on Charlottesville
Searching for Meaning
from an Unsettling Year BY NOAM E. MARANS behavior that disqualifies one Second, it is consistent with
for corporate, political, educa- our grandest Jewish narrative,
IRMA. HARVEY. CHARLOTTESVILLE. They are the names WHEN JEWS CONFRONT tional or religious leadership. the Exodus from Egypt and its
given to three extraordinary and deadly events, which all happened the present and prepare for the eternal lesson to take care of the
in the last few weeks. And that’s only a small part of the past chaotic future, they are always mindful This did not change with most vulnerable — “You know
year — in our politics, in our society and in our environment. of the past. Charlottesville, as frightening the soul of the stranger” (Exo-
as it was. The novel factor was dus 23:9). You were slaves in
The surprise election of Donald Trump upended much of our When torch-bearing neo-Na- and is a continuing presiden- Egypt. You were freed. Use your
nation’s conventional political wisdom, and his presidency has zi white supremacists chant, tial unwillingness to make it power to do the same for others.
challenged conventional notions of governance. Indeed, while “Jews will not replace us,” and a crystal clear that there is no It is remarkable how resonant
a single political party’s control in both houses of Congress and threatening contingent move on place for neo-Nazis and white and relevant that message has
in the White House would normally herald ideological stability, to a Charlottesville synagogue, supremacists in American remained for the Jewish people
that hasn’t been the case this year. Rather, Republicans have the low points of American Jew- society. Anyone who chooses in every generation, not least for
failed repeatedly to fulfill their promise to repeal and replace ish history flash before our eyes: to be associated with the likes the generations that emerged
Obamacare, while just last week, the president bucked his own the 1915 lynching of an inno- of them is not entitled to the from the Holocaust.
party to make a deal on the debt ceiling and disaster relief. cent Leo Frank; Henry Ford’s rationalization “that there were
campaign to expose an alleged very fine people on both sides.” Third, we Jews are motivat-
We each may view the foregoing results differently. But no “international Jewish conspira- ed by enlightened self-inter-
matter where you stand on the issues, it is hard to argue that cy” in the 1920s; Father Charles Unfortunately, anti-Semi- est. At any given moment, we
political dysfunction in our nation’s capital is a good thing for Coughlin’s anti-Semitic radio tism has proven its durabili- might not be the target. But
either the economy or our constitutional form of government. broadcasts during the Great ty as the world’s oldest hate. tomorrow, or the next day, or
Depression; and Charles Lind- That reality puts even greater the day after that, we might
Of course, the past year’s disorder was not limited to the polit- bergh’s accusations that Jews responsibility on the shoul- be the target. We are always
ical realm. Among other things, we also saw renewed threats of were scheming to drag the coun- ders of leaders: They have to be on the list. Those who hate
war with an emboldened and nuclear-powered North Korea, the try into war with Nazi Germany. unequivocal in their rejection one group rarely restrict their
rise in prominence of white supremacists, and a swarm of more The parents and grandparents of of the ideology, its transmitters hatred. Their hatred is blind
than 100 bomb threats to Jewish community centers and schools my generation of American Jews and fellow travelers. and Jews are invariably includ-
in January. All of that makes us nervous. And although the suffered from university quo- ed. The murder of Heather
bomb threats turned out to be a hoax perpetrated by a 19-year- tas, glass ceilings, and restrict- Pastor Martin Niemöller, Heyer is, then, the murder of
old Israeli-American and a copycat who was trying to implicate ed communities, hospitals and whose heroic record against the one of our own.
an ex-girlfriend, they made clear just how vulnerable our Jewish clubs. This makes the American Nazis was not free of some ves-
community can be. Jewish success story even more tigial anti-Semitism, understood Nothing focuses the Jewish
remarkable in hindsight. this. Our contemporary version of mind like a visit to Germany,
But all was not bad. Indeed, some might argue that 5777 was his famous words might be: First where I was during the week
a year of increased unity between ethnic and other identity-based Yet something has changed they maligned Mexicans, and we following the Charlottesville vio-
groups. Latinos, Muslims, LGBT people, women and Jews came with Charlottesville. American did not speak up enough, because lence, together with an AJC-Ger-
together in various ways to confront issues stretching from climate baby boomers like me, and cer- we were not Mexicans; then they many Close Up group. Like
change to the president’s planned border wall with Mexico. People tainly our children and grand- maligned Muslims, and we did many other Jews of a certain age,
of all faiths helped repair vandalized Jewish cemeteries and rallied children, have had little or no not speak up enough, because I had not visited Germany until
in support of hurricane relief. And, in the same vein, interfaith ral- direct experience with anti-Sem- we were not Muslims; then they relatively recently. In the course
lies, meetings and prayer groups have become more commonplace. itism. Being Jewish is far from a maligned women, and we did of many recent visits escorting
societal liability; it is an asset. not speak up enough, because younger American Jews and
Despite the good news, it is clear that more needs to be done We are still very much living we were not women; then they helping them navigate the mean-
to unite the factions of our own community. Plainly, the Ameri- in a golden age of opportunity maligned the disabled, and we ing of modern Germany, I have
can Jewish community does not speak with one voice. And that’s for American Jewry, one docu- did not speak up enough, because learned a lot about how Germans
perfectly OK. But on Rosh Hashanah, which begins next week mented in a February 2017 Pew we were not disabled; then they are grappling admirably with
at sundown on Sept. 20, as we search for meaning from the past Research Center study reporting maligned people of color, and their horrific history. Ironically,
year, perhaps the lesson for us is that we are stronger and more that Jews are the most warm- we did not speak up enough, it is Chancellor Angela Merkel
effective when we work together, and that we need to do what we ly regarded religious group in because we were not people of who understands Charlottesville
can to avoid highly charged battles over every issue. America. Being Jewish is cool. color; then they maligned Jews, better than the president of the
Who would have thought? and we did not speak up enough, United States. She condemned
We don’t know what 5778 will bring, but we pray that for our because we were not Jews; then the events there unequivocally as
readers and for our community it will be a year blessed by peace, That positive story is what they maligned us and there was “racist,” “horrifying” and “evil.”
calm and joy. Shanah Tovah to all. l makes Charlottesville so jar- no one left to speak up enough
ring. Anti-Semitism has not for us. Rabbi Noam E. Marans is the Amer-
Join the conversation! disappeared from the American ican Jewish Committee’s director
landscape, but it has been driv- American Jews are finding of interreligious and intergroup
Tell us what you’re thinking en to the peripheries of society. their voices, and we must speak relations. This article was provided
and interact with the community It has been rendered socially up even more. by JNS.org.
at jewishexponent.com unacceptable, a malignant
First, it is simply the right
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Raising Jewish Children KVETCH ’N KVELL

in Our Day and Age Screen Time a Prime Suspect
IN VOICING CONCERN about whether or not we are doing
BY NINA SIDELL Jewish — culturally, religiously about their belief systems, and who enough when it comes to mental health, Joshua Runyan discuss-
and spiritually. You may have a they are as individuals and within es the rise of suicidal thoughts among young people (“Are We
FOR PARENTS living and rais- strong belief in God and want social structures. Having the free- Doing Enough When it Comes to Mental Health?” Sept. 7). He
ing children in these times, life is your children to share your dom to choose and question author- speculates that maybe the problem is one of resources, parenting
more chaotic and complex than belief. You may follow many of ity or what may be perceived as techniques, values and so forth, and that, “in all probability, the
it was in previous generations. the traditions of Judaism hand- dogma is an essential part of grow- problem is all of that and more.” I agree.
We live in an adult-centered ed down from your parents or ing up fully into adulthood.
world where family values are grandparents and hold them I also suggest that we look directly and urgently at the link
not given much social attention. sacred. It may be that family, You can hope your chil- between smartphone use and the rise of depression, anxiety, sui-
honesty, education and hard dren stay with or return to cidal thoughts and other mental health issues in young people.
Because of that, it is up to work are key elements for you. their birth faith of Judaism. According to Rabbi Runyan, research shows that “those with a
parents to protect the rights Passed down ideals and prac- Raise your children to hold tight-knit social network … are less likely to attempt suicide and
of children and create a loving tices may include honoring the their heads up high with grace have better outcomes when facing failure and other challenges.”
family unit with values. Ten Commandments in your and dignity, to be happy and When people are immersed in their smartphones for hours and
relationships or daily life. healthy, and make a positive hours a day, who has the time for in-person interaction with a
Technology advances and difference in this world. Hope tight-knit social network?
separates us, and the core val- You may embody a Jewish life that they embrace something
ues we learn in childhood are Too much screen time isolates us, and leaves us ill-equipped
tested. Your parental responsi- When raising and relating to your children, to interact with others and to cope with life’s inevitable issues.
bilities are needed to reinforce present your values and traditions in a consistent, The results can be devastating for young people with developing
the cultural and religious cus- positive and meaningful way. brains and limited perspectives. Restricting screen time can make
toms and values that you want to us happier and healthier, and might even save children’s lives.
impart. You plant seeds and hope to varying degrees and model this bigger than themselves, are
that the foundations you have life. You carry out Orthodox, Con- confident, build strong con- Pamela J. Yohlin | Dresher
raised your children with will servative or Reform observances nections, personal vision and
stick. You guide your children in based on your degree of connec- a deeper meaning toward life. Where are Trump’s Supporters?
their relationship to themselves, tion for the Jewish religion and its FOR SOME TIME preceding the November 2016 election, the
others and to Judaism and hope customs, and how you were raised The bottom line is to do Exponent contained numerous editor letters, op-ed columns,
that the 5,778-year-old legacy will or wished you were raised. your part to help your children and other material written by pro-Trump Jewish folks. At the
continue. Ultimately, over time, be who they are while living time, I wondered about the motivations of these writers and
it is your children’s decision how When raising and relat- a socially and spiritually con- questioned how they would tell their children and grandchil-
they want to embrace cultural, ing to your children, present scious life with joy and meaning. dren about their views and open support for the man who
religious or spiritual guideposts your values and traditions in a In addition to providing con- became the president.
as they come into their own. consistent, positive and mean- sistent unconditional love and
ingful way. When paired with open dialogue across time, allow Since Jan. 20, however, I don’t recall seeing any written mate-
In today’s society, with all emotional closeness, family your older children, teens and rial from these pro-Trump folks. They seem to have remained
of its chaos, competition and memories and a deeper sense young adults to question. Once relatively quiet, even in the face of Trump’s remarks following
endless influences, the topic of of connection, you instill a sus- done, you know that they will Charlottesville. I would have to assume that their primary
keeping our religion alive in tainably significant bond. decide for themselves how to concern was the welfare of the State of Israel, or maybe even, as
this day and age may not come lead their own lives. Keep your some have said, their disdain for so-called liberal domestic and
up often, but is there a threat of As a parent, intentionally mind, heart and arms open for international policies of the Democrats.
Judaism phasing out? provide love, guidance, stabil- your children to literally and
ity and a rootedness in your symbolically come home to. All that said, I recall that Moses said of God: “He visits the
Many Jewish families are child’s identity, both personal iniquity of the fathers on their children.” I can only hope that my
trending toward interfaith and group. You may celebrate Let us hope that our reli- children and grandchildren don’t suffer because of the misguid-
marriage, agnosticism, athe- Shabbat and Jewish holidays, gion does not phase out or, even ed judgements of pro-Trump Jewish conservatives. In the end,
ism, spiritual practices or mys- send your children to religious worse, become obsolete. Do your they will see that Hillary and the Democrats would have been
ticism. If the trends continue, school, Hebrew school, and best to model a rich Jewish life no worse for Israel or America than Trump and the Republicans.
we may be facing a slowly dis- support them becoming a Bar and pass along your Jewish pride Like Hillary or not (and I don’t), for me, my country comes first.
tinguishing flame of remem- or Bat Mitzvah. You may feel hoping that, if lost, your children Donald Trump was never, I repeat, never even on the map.
brance for the Jewish faith. that this training is mandato- will find their roots to return to.
ry and not up for negotiation. Like we learned from the Holo- Frank Friedman | Philadelphia
What can we do to keep our Your children’s experience or caust, “always remember” who
religion alive and well? When perception may differ from we are and let us keep Judaism See Kvetch ’n Kvell, Page 22
Jews marry other Jews rather yours — unless you open the alive one family at a time.
than marrying gentiles, or they dialogue to understand. Statement From the Publisher
agree to raise their children Jew- Nina Sidell is a psychotherapist, life
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THE VIEW FROM HERE Kvetch
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Embracing the Moderate Middle
Continued from Page 21

BY JOSHUA RUNYAN Florida was under a hurricane of Jews controlling the media, Clearing Things Up
I WAS PLEASED to see you
warning. A large chunk of depicts George Soros, former publish Ann F. Lewis’ thought-
Miami became a raging torrent Prime Minister Ehud Barak, ful piece on Zionism and fem-
AS HURRICANE IRMA inism (“I Did Not March for
began its long march up Flori- of water. As in Texas, some lost activist Eldad Yaniv and Meni Hate,” Aug. 17). Please note the
da’s West Coast, having already their homes. Many who didn’t Naftali, all foes of the elder correct name of the organiza-
decimated much of the Keys, my will return to significant dam- Netanyahu. (It is Naftali, the tion she heads, however, is JAC
14-year-old daughter offered a age. But as you read this, there former housekeeper of the Education Foundation.
beloved family member a bit of are already aid convoys headed Netanyahus, who successfully
counsel that, in retrospect, we south, some dispatched by Jew- sued them for mistreatment.) The JAC Education Founda-
all would be wise to consider. ish communities throughout After withering criticism tion is a nonprofit, non-parti-
At the time, my parents, the Northeast. from Israeli and American we don’t want to feel this way; san organization dedicated to
having fled their smaller home Harvey and Irma — the Jewish voices, the younger Net- it’s just that our politics have education and communication
outside Tampa, were hud- jury is still out on Hurricane anyahu took down the post. given little room for nuance. for the American Jewish Com-
dling inside my uncle’s house, Jose, which has stalled in the But when Barak suggested munity. We work to educate
expecting a Category 3 storm Atlantic Ocean above Puerto that Yair Netanyahu needed a Here in Philadelphia, and empower our members
or greater. Rico and might strike Ameri- psychiatrist, he responded by philanthropist David Mager- and to protect and maintain
“Whatever happens, ca’s Eastern Seaboard — might suggesting on Twitter that the man has an idea that will put Jewish values in addressing
remember that as long as you very well end up revealing the former prime minister needed into long-term practice the uni- current American issues.
and your loved ones are all best of ourselves. It’s probably a a geriatric nurse. ty my daughter is observing in
right, everything’s good,” she the aftermath of the hurricanes. Betsy R. Sheerr | Vice
wrote in an email to my moth- President, JEF
er. “Harvey and Irma may Whatever disagreements we may have with each Writing on LinkedIn last
seem like curses, but they came other, when it comes to fellow citizens — and month, he suggested that
in the nick of time. America certainly to fellow Jews — we should never, ever moderates financially support
was falling apart at its seams, see them as flesh-and-blood enemies. moderates as a way of dilut-
but [the hurricanes] brought ing the influence of far-left and
America together. far-right political action com- Stay
“Neighbors help neighbors, mittees made possible by the in
and volunteers from all over Supreme Court’s Citizen’s Unit-
help everyone,” my daughter stretch to call these destructive I have bemoaned many ed ruling. Magerman notes that Touch
continued. “No one asks what forces of nature a blessing, but times in this column the prev- he is no friend of Arizona Sen. with
political party you’re a member my daughter’s view offers an alence of a political “discourse” Jeff Flake’s policies and would Jewish
of or who you voted for. No interesting comment on how that all too often devolves into likely support a Democrat if Philadelphia
one asks what your stance is far we as a society have come. name-calling, scapegoating there were one in the Senate
on controversies. No one asks If it takes a natural disaster and dehumanization. We’ve race there. But he’d rather see
about your past or the legality to bring us together, does that long seen that kind of rhetoric Flake win against a far-right
of your citizenship. They only inherently mean that we were in Israel — making the Yair opponent in the primary.
ask if you’re all right.” so far apart? Netanyahu scandal not all that
In the end, my parents — The answer to that question out of place in a country where Magerman wants to “fight
ideological political giving, to LIFESTYLES/CULTURE
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Sunshine State — fared much we behave when helping out a other Nazis — but it’s become wing of American politics, and
better than those who were del- neighbor trying to rebuild or commonplace here in the Unit- to force candidates to answer to
uged two weeks before when feeding a family who fled the ed States and even in our own the broad spectrum of Amer-
Hurricane Harvey slammed storm, but on how we apply Jewish community. ican voters and not just their
into Texas. Having had plenty this newfound spirit of coop- It shouldn’t take someone billionaire patrons.” It’s in that
of warning, millions evacuated eration to the issues and poli- writing in the neo-Nazi Daily moderate middle where most
prior to Irma’s onslaught; those tics that will always threaten to Stormer that “Yair Netanyahu of us want to achieve the same
who didn’t faced wind, rain divide us. is a total bro” — yes, this real- things, even if the policies we
and surf, but tallies on Sept. 11 In the same newspapers ly happened — to clue us in favor take different paths to
indicated seven deaths. My par- featuring headlines about to the fact that something is get there.
ents’ home was not damaged, the storm, other stories ref- seriously wrong. Whatever dis-
although power remained out erenced the curious posting agreements we may have with It’s the same moderate mid- LHeeaardnlsiinxedifferent graduate — started this campaign by think- LIZ SPIKOL | JE STAFF B’Omer, which isn’t one of Judaism’s major
dle that is helping Floridians to tcoompyato salad ing of where this district has been and where IT WAS FINALLY starting to feel like sum- holidays, here’s a brief primer: It’s an agri-
dry out and Texans to rebuild. l rceocpiypes. he wants it to go. mer, with temperatures rising into the 90s culturally based observance that derives from
biblical law, which proscribes that an omer
Joshua Runyan is the editor-in- He recalled watching then-U.S. Rep. Rob
chief of the Jewish Exponent. He Pcaogpey2.1 Andrews, who was ultimately forced to re- last week. But it got even hotter on May 26 — an ancient Hebrew measure of grain —
can be reached at Page 00 sign due to the improper use of campaign at Fifth Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue must be offered at the Temple in Jerusalem.
[email protected]. funds, and now Norcross. after the fire marshal arrived and the bonfire Leviticus reads: “And from the day
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“We saw the political realities of could finally be lit. on which you bring the offering … you
Donald Norcross taking his place with an The Mystic Music Festival, co-sponsored shall count off seven weeks. They must
incredible amount of cronyism and graft and be complete.”
corruption,” he said. “Rather than sitting at by The Chevra and the Jewish Center of
home and complaining about the things that Northern Liberties, brought live music, food For our agrarian ancestors, that seven-
and drink and a seriously diverse crowd to week span was customarily a somber time
we don’t like in our democracy, we said, ‘Let’s a vast vacant lot in Kensington for a cele- reserved for praying for good weather for
bration of Lag B’Omer.
area throughout the early part Israeli Prime Minister Benja- fellow citizens — and certainly In case you’re not familiar with Lag
See Bonfire, Page 16
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T H E AT E R USA Today and The New York conflict there by visiting both mately, it’s about all of us and how Bob Garfield
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and Sports Illustrated, to TV net- others on the periphery. an odyssey of identity that all
THE LAST TIME Bob Gar- works ABC, CBS and CNBC. “It’s sort of a way to reckon winds together. But I’m a jour-
field performed on stage was “We have a lot of Jewish with why you’re here and why nalist, not a performer.”
in the eighth grade. The show Yet putting it all togeth- programming we’re eliciting it matters. There will be a lot
was the classic The Lottery, er into a one-man show was for this year and the follow- of laughs and a lot of gripping, Contact:
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corn harvest. unusual Americans and had a school with the director [Ted
lot of unbelievable things hap- Lambert]. He put us together
He hopes no one gets the pen,” Garfield said. “I started and then I read the script. ...
same idea after seeing him per- to write a memoir and, half- I’ve listened to his podcast
forming his one-man show, way through, I realized, ‘Who for years and to find he’s
Ruggedly Jewish, Sept. 15 and 16 cares?’ I’m not really famous willing to share his personal
at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre and didn’t find redemption story on the stage is brave.”
to open Philadelphia Theatre from some horrendous fate.
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Garfield grew up in Lower anecdotes. It’s about my fragile field emphasized that the story
Merion, but he hasn’t lived in identity as a Jew and about is universal.
the area since 1982. He finds the pursuit of happiness of the
it appropriate the show should American dream in the cur- “I remind them constantly
debut here before going on a rent political moment. We’re at it’s nominally about me and my
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Kurshan herself overflows LENGTHY BACKSTORY,
with literary references as a CHARACTER STUDY
literary translator and former SLOWS NOVEL
employee in the publishing
industry and a literary agency ANDY GOTLIEB | JE MANAGING EDITOR
in Jerusalem. She quotes poet-
ry off the cuff, a characteris- The Book of Love and Hate
tic that drew attention of her Lauren Sanders
now-husband. $15.95, paperback, Oct. 3
Akashic Books
The memoir is mostly BILLED AS “ONE part liter-
focused on her studies but her ary novel, one part internation-
life plays out against the Tal- al espionage thriller, with some
mudic backdrop. Many times, eroticism to boot,” The Book of
situations in her life coincide
with themes on the page she is
reading that day.

She seems careful not to over-

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Love and Hate by Lauren Sand- the book down well before the short story and likely would have was President Woodrow Wil- service and a lucrative legal
ers fails to deliver. main story kicks in. worked better as one or even two son with his nomination of practice that included Supreme
— a quick rewrite would allow Louis Brandeis. Court appearances.
It’s not that it’s poorly writ- If you manage to keep read- the first 100 pages to stand on
ten or that the main charac- ing, you eventually get to the their own, and the main plot Wrong. Dalin’s review of the history
ter — Jennifer Baron, a Jewish plot: Twenty years after her could easily be condensed, too. David Dalin’s wonderful lit- of Jewish Supreme Court justices
one-time Olympic speed skater speed skating career ended tle volume teaches that the first begins with other fascinating
now struggling with sobriety unsuccessfully at the 1988 Cal- A LOOK AT THE JEWISH Jewish putative nominee was accounts of the Jewish candi-
— isn’t well defined. gary Olympics, Jennifer is over- JUSTICES AT THE HIGHEST Judah P. Benjamin. dates who preceded Brandeis.
seeing a charitable foundation COURT Benjamin was a Sephardi
It’s just that Jennifer is per- her billionaire father founded. Jew who had a brilliant career Louis Marshall, the leader
haps too well defined. It takes NATHAN LEWIN | JE FEATURE as a senator from Louisiana and spokesman for American
more than 100 pages (out of Jennifer runs into her before resigning to serve as
299) before we get to the meat father’s former business asso- Jewish Justices of the Supreme the Confederacy’s attorney See Books, Page 33
of the action. We first get pages ciate (and lover) Gila, who Court: From Brandeis to Kagan general, secretary of war and
upon pages of description of convinces her to smuggle David Dalin secretary of state. After the
Jennifer’s back story as well as information out of the country. $35, hardcover Confederacy’s defeat, he fled
her present-day struggles, while Brandeis University Press to England where he practiced
bits of the plot start to surface. The story doesn’t end there, law and wrote the classic horn-
however. The morally suspect WHO WAS THE first presi- book, Benjamin on Sales.
Given that Jennifer seems father is on the run from both dent with the courage to nomi- Benjamin previously was
to be the unlikable kind of the federal government and the nate a Jew for a Supreme Court offered a Supreme Court nom-
mopey character omnipresent Jewish Mafia, and rumors arise vacancy? And who was the ination by President Millard
in today’s literary and cinemat- about his death in Jerusalem. potential nominee? Fillmore in 1852 before tak-
ic worlds, it’s tempting to put ing his Senate seat. Benjamin
Meantime, conflict between Well-educated Jewish turned down the offer because
the Israelis and Palestinians is Americans would reply that it he was anticipating Senate
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Jewry in the early 1900s and known as an ardent Zionist, Brandeis. Cardozo remained observance is not surprising. dent and declared that any indigent
then a Republican, active- loved ham? His brother Alfred all his life a member of New Dalin reports that Frankfurt- person charged with a felony in a
ly sought a Supreme Court would regularly dispatch hams York’s celebrated Spanish-Por- er’s mother did not attend her state court was entitled to the assis-
appointment in 1910, when to Washington from Louisville, tuguese synagogue Shearith son’s wedding because, in her tance of a court-appointed attorney.
William Howard Ta was pres- and the justice would respond Israel. He spoke persuasively words, he “had chosen a shiksa
ident. Dalin recounts that Ta , with expressions of enormous against mixed-gender seating as his bride.” Dalin reports that the court
a dedicated Republican, explic- gratitude. Jewish religious in a June 1895 meeting of the appointed Fortas, then a lead-
itly rejected pleas on Marshall’s observance played no role in synagogue’s electors, there- On occasion, Dalin is a little ing bar member, to represent
behalf from Jewish Republi- Brandeis’ life or even at his by ensuring it remained an too eager to glorify the accom- Gideon. While Fortas won the
cans because Marshall’s part- death. No Kaddish was recited Orthodox synagogue. plishments of Jewish justices. case, the court needed no con-
ner in their Jewish law rm was at his funeral, and he was, as he vincing, and his argument —
a well-known Democrat. instructed, cremated. Cardozo did not serve pork For example, future Jus- passionate or cerebral — was
or shell sh at his home and was tice Abe Fortas was assigned to not decisive or even in uential
Sparkling historical nuggets Dalin describes, by con- shocked to be fed ham as a guest represent Clarence Earl Gideon, in what was a slam-dunk case. ●
abound. trast, the Jewish religious com- of Brandeis. the Florida prisoner whose name
mitment of Benjamin Cardozo, resounds in constitutional history Nathan Lewin is a Washington at-
Who knew that Lou- who served from 1932 until his Meantime, Dalin’s disclo- because of Gideon v. Wainwright. torney who has argued numerous
is Brandeis, castigated for death in 1938 together with sure of Justice Felix Frankfurt- That unanimous Supreme Court cases before the Supreme Court.
his Jewish ancestry and well- er’s obliviousness to religious decision overruled previous prece-

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An Offbeat Rosh Hashanah Menu

FOOD

KERI WHITE | JE FOOD COLUMNIST

BRISKET. ROAST CHICKEN. Tzimmes. Kasha varnishkes. Flank steak about four to five minutes. Flip Photo: Cadamek/Thinkstock
Challah. Apples and honey. the steak; repeat the process.
MOJO SOY FLANK STEAK The version below uses
Tradition is wonderful, and the foods that reflect it are an Serves four to six Tent the steak with foil, and chicken broth, but it is also
essential part of Jewish culture. And with Rosh Hashanah span- allow it to rest for about five great with vegetable broth, or
ning two nights, celebrants have the option to embrace tradition Flank steak is best served minutes. Slice it thinly on a a 50-50 mixture of milk and
on night one, then riff on the classics the second night. medium-rare to optimize ten- diagonal across the grain. water for a richer polenta.
derness. A longer marination
The following menu offers an alternative to the typical Rosh also ensures best texture. The POLENTA 6 cups chicken broth
Hashanah meal, swapping flank steak for brisket or roast chick- honey in the mojo gives a nod Serves four to six 1½ cups cornmeal or polenta
en, using the Italian staple polenta as the starch, and tossing up a to a traditional ingredient, and ½ teaspoon salt
salad of apples, carrots and greens with maple mustard dressing. the other components give this This cornmeal dish is the Generous sprinkle of fresh
dish a fresh and zesty flair. ultimate example of Italian ground pepper
There are several key themes reflected in traditional Rosh cucina povere. Literally trans- O ptional: 2 tablespoons
Hashanah foods. 1 flank steak, 2-2½ pounds lated, this means “poor kitch- schmaltz or olive oil
en,” but the more accurate
First, the sweetness: Apples dipped in honey are the quintes- For the mojo marinade: term is “peasant food.” Polenta In a medium-sized sturdy
sential culinary symbol of the holiday. The sweetness of each bite is prevalent in Italian Jewish saucepan, bring the broth to a boil.
is emblematic of the wish for a sweet year. The treat also represents Juice of 1 lemon, 1 lime and 1 cooking and, considering the
prosperity; in biblical times, honey symbolized wealth due to its orange heritage of many Jewish culi- Very slowly, sprinkle the
relative scarcity. The concept of a “new fruit” is also present — typi- ¼ cup soy sauce nary traditions, peasant food is polenta into the broth, whisk-
cally, the pomegranate is integrated into the meal, but apples, which ¼ cup vegetable oil certainly relevant. ing constantly. Lower the heat
are just coming into season now, can also qualify. ¼ cup honey to a simmer.
1 onion, sliced One great benefit to polen-
Traditional challah is often a braided loaf, but during the 2 cloves garlic, crushed ta is its versatility. It can be Change to a wooden spoon,
High Holidays they are often formed in rounds. Some believe ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro pareve, dairy or meat, depend- and continue stirring frequent-
this symbolizes the cycle of life. Others claim it resembles a A few drops of hot sauce ing on the ingredients. ly as the polenta cooks.
crown and therefore symbolizes God. Others consider the
opportunity for atonement as a circular and eternal concept. In Mix all mojo ingredients, Its flavor is relatively neu- When done, it will begin
this meal, the polenta is served in a round pie plate as an offbeat and place them in a large Zip- tral, with a dash of sweetness pulling away from the sides of
way to demonstrate the circular themes. loc bag or Tupperware. from the corn, so it marries the pan. The cornmeal will be
well with most anything. soft to the bite and will no lon-
The dessert, pear cake, is just a tweak on the traditional apple cake Place the steak in the mar- ger have a hard, grainy texture.
— and it also echoes traditional themes. With a fall harvest, pears fit inade and thoroughly coat it. You can top it with Bolog- Add the schmaltz or olive oil
the “new fruit” idea, and, baked in a round Bundt pan, the cake also Allow it to marinate for eight nese sauce, melted cheese or and stir.
embodies the circular concepts surrounding the High Holidays. to 24 hours. stewed vegetables or slice it and
fry it for breakfast topped with Pour the finished polen-
Polenta Photo: Mariha-kitchen/Thinkstock Bring the meat to room maple syrup. It can be served ta into a greased pie plate and
temperature before grilling. straight out of the pot, soft and allow it to set, about an hour.
custardy, or, as in the following Heat in a 300-degree oven
Sear the steak on high heat preparation, poured into a mold, to warm through, if needed,
for about a minute, then move allowed to solidify and sliced. before serving. Slice and serve.
it away from direct heat and
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Creating a Festive Table

FOOD tive conversation, ensures the • A bowl of colorful fruits and/ A colorful centerpiece helps create a festive table.
KERI WHITE | JE FOOD COLUMNIST comfort and enjoyment of all. or vegetables.
Photo by Keri White
FOOD IS ALWAYS my focus This goes beyond separat- • Floating candles: Fill a shal-
when it comes to planning a ing relatives with divergent low, wide vase or bowl with
get-together, and the holidays political views or loyalties to water. Carefully place several
amplify that emphasis. rival sports teams — it neces- tea light candles in the water;
sitates an alchemistic blend light them when you serve
I devote my energy to the weaving extroverts with intro- the meal.
menu — procuring the prop- verts, high-maintenance and
er ingredients, assembling the low-maintenance guests, and, • Fancier floating candles:
right assortment of flavors, most of all, cultivating a fun Line the vase with cut lem-
textures and colors, ensuring and memorable celebration. ons, limes or oranges, cover
that the dishes reflect tradi- with water and top with the
tion but also offer interesting First, the ambiance. tea lights.
twists on the classics. This a When someone offers to
worthy priority, particularly bring something, I often request • A series of candlesticks of
for a food writer, but aesthet- a centerpiece. It is something varying heights in a cluster in
ics and merriment have, at that I generally forget until about the center of the table.
a minimum, key supporting 30 minutes before the guests
roles in any gathering. arrive, and then I scramble to • Whole apples and/or minia-
throw something together that ture pumpkins spaced evenly
An attractively set table does not resemble a preschool in a straight (or zigzag) line
makes the event feel special, art project. I have had modest down the center of the table.
and a well-crafted seating success with the following:
arrangement, along with fes- Last year, I had the good
fortune to host my friend Leslie
for Rosh Hashanah. She has a
creative flair and an excellent
visual sense — she does win-

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dow dressing for at least one my husband and me. • The North Wind and the quence to your job or family, • What is your favorite memo-
renowned Philadelphia insti- To ensure a lively dinner Sun from Aesop’s Fables where would you go? ry from the year 5777?
tution. When she offered to
bring something, I leaped at my table conversation, I devised • The Giving Tree • Israel • What do you look forward to
chance for a special centerpiece, a series of thought-provoking • To Kill a Mockingbird • Italy in 5778?
and she generously agreed. questions designed to spark • Lord of the Flies • Paris
discussion and debate. (And, • Scandinavia in the summer • What is your favorite High
I requested small and under- yes, the questions naturally Where is the most exotic place you • Argentina Holidays memory from child-
stated — our group numbered steered clear of both politics have visited? (Exotic was defined hood?
nine, and I knew the table was and professional sports.) by the majority of the group as If you had to eat one meal for
going to be crowded with dish- most strange or different, not nec- the rest of your life, what would • What holiday tradition do
es. I wanted to make sure the The results exceeded my essarily tropical and remote.) you choose? you look forward to most?
centerpiece could remain on expectations. Not only did every-
the table during the meal, and one embrace the “game” with • Soviet Union • Toast And here’s a fun twist
not have to sacrifice its prime enthusiasm, the guests demanded • Kensington in Philadelphia • Pizza blending the atmosphere with
real estate for the main dish. that everyone at the table respond • Inis Mór off the west coast • Gyro the merriment: Consider using
to each question and were eager • Pasta with fava beans colorful paper — construction,
Leslie’s creation was splen- to learn about our various opin- of Ireland • Macaroni and cheese tissue or even wrapping paper
did — it was a perfect collection ions and experiences. • Turkey for the questions.
of flowers sitting in a simple What performer, living or dead,
vase filled with apples. Clever, Good news/bad news: Every- Name two or three of your favor- would you most like to see on If you possess the time, tal-
pretty and seasonal. I hope to one was totally engaged and ite movies. stage? ent and inclination, create ori-
mimic the idea this year. involved in the conversation/we gami figures or paper flowers
did not rise from the table until • The Godfather • The Beatles with each piece and strew them
Next, the merriment. after midnight. The questions, • The Deer Hunter • Robin Williams about the table. If not, fold or
I piloted this idea at a din- along with some of the more • A Room with a View • The Rolling Stones crumple them artfully, place
ner party last week, and it was a interesting answers, included: • Get Shorty them in a tall, stemmed goblet
great success. We hosted a mix • The Good, the Bad and the Ugly To customize this concept and, voila, a centerpiece and a
of guests, some who knew each If you could require everyone • Step Brothers for a Rosh Hashanah celebra- conversation piece. l
other well, others who were in the world to read one book, tion, the following questions
complete strangers to all but what would it be? If you were given $25,000 and could be added:
two weeks off with no conse-

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Stand Up and Step Forward: CANDLE LIGHTING
One Integrated, Spiritual Exercise
September 15 6:51 p.m.
September 22 6:39 p.m.

BY RABBI ROBERT S. LEIB reminded that the entire peo- those religious precepts, ethi- lesson: Only after we have all in the immutable bonds of
ple stood to attention as they cal principles and ideological learned to “stand up” can we faith and fellowship and may
Parshat Nitzavim-Vayelech prepared to enter the Promised cornerstones that have always vayelech, a singular construc- we learn to love, honor and
THE TWO CONSECUTIVE Land, eager to meet the demands helped define our destiny. tion of each of us going forth. respect one another — no
parshahs, Nitzavim and Vayel- of the brit, the covenant. matter what our differences —
ech, are m’chubar, often con- For very many of us, it is hard, According to biblical tradi- more earnestly, more resolutely,
nected, as they are this year. At this precious and pre- very hard to nitzav, to stand up tion, Deuteronomy 31 informs more intensely.
carious moment in our Jewish and allow ourselves to be in the us of Moses going out among
We learn so much from just year, with Rosh Hashanah now very presence of God. Too many his people, going from tribe With a New Year almost upon
these two words — themselves! less than one week away, are of us are distracted by extrane- to tribe, from tent to tent to us, may we exhibit the courage
our Jewish lives predicated on ous, material demands of one console and prepare them for and the confidence to stand up
Atem nitzavim hayom, that scriptural mantra? How do kind or another. We fidget, we a future without him. On the for what we believe in and then
“You [plural] stand this day” we nitzav — how do we stand look around, we shift back and very day that he was to pre- step forward into the bright and
(Deuteronomy 29:9). A form ready, willing and able to heed forth, we feel uncomfortable. It pare for death, Moses went out, blessed radiance of a new day, a
of the verb nitzav is used sev- the word of God? Is it through requires such a strong and cou- once again, to teach and to new beginning for us all.
eral times back in Shemot, the liturgical prayer or, even, polit- rageous act of will to overcome touch the people with his reas-
Book of Exodus, to refer both ical action? Might it be through this human propensity. suring presence. Shabbat shalom and, in
to the people and to Moses as the study of Torah and rabbinic advance, Shanah Tovah! l
they prepare and present them- text? Through synagogue affil- If we accomplish nothing This is my humble sugges-
selves for God’s revelation. iation and/or Jewish commu- else in these upcoming yamim tion to us all as we prepare Rabbi Robert S. Leib is the spiritual
nal agencies? Perhaps through noraim, these Days of Awe, than to usher in a New Year: May leader of Old York Road Temple-
The verb nitzav, however, music or meditation? learning Nitzavim, to stand up we all know when, as a com- Beth Am in Abington. He chairs the
implies something very different and thus listen to the beating munity, to nitzavim, to stand rabbinic committee of the Old York
than simply amod, a more com- On this final Shabbat of of our own hearts and to the up. And, in addition, may each Road Kehillah and is a member of
mon, regular verb, which also 5777, we nitzavim, we stand as still, small voice of God — then of us know, on an individual the Board of Rabbis of Greater Phil-
means to stand. Rather, nitzav an entire people, one nation, dayeinu! Our challenge is to find basis, when to vayelech, to go adelphia, which is proud to provide
suggests a deliberate act of will; preparing to reaffirm our cov- the strength and the wisdom to forth. That’s our challenge as the Torah commentary for the Jew-
a conscious, conspicuous physi- enantal relationship with God both stand still and to stand up we stand now at the cusp of ish Exponent.
cal and spiritual statement akin and to one another. in a world that moves ever faster. 5778. Each of us can only go
to hineini! “Here I am, God, ful- forth if we have first learned to
ly and wholeheartedly prepared Thus, while others simply Now that’s all good and stand with, up and alongside
to respond to your call!” stand around idly without well, for after Nitzavim one another.
purpose or intent, we use this comes Vayelech.
At the very beginning of this sacred time to take a stand — May we all merit the deep,
Shabbat’s double parshah, we are resolutely, boldly, decisively on The second of our two par- spiritual satisfaction found
shahs teaches an invaluable

Interfaith of the family we’re building to have some religious It’s that communication
together. And I like that there’s foundation. within her community and
Continued from Page 9 a space for that exploration.” “He’s always been family that strengthens the
very willing to do any- meaning of the holidays for
Julie Cohen, son Aaron Blower Sarit Kunz attends services thing he can to be with Sarit Kunz.
and Nigel Blower at Germantown Jewish Cen- us and celebrate with “Interfaith partners
tre with 6-year-old Adam and us,” she added, and they and families are just like
Photo provided 11-year-old Lillian. often celebrate Christ- partners in Jewish-Jewish
mas at his family’s house. families,” Frisch added.
Her husband, Kenny Kunz, “With the Jewish “People might have differ-
who is Catholic, attends if he religion, I’ve always felt ent practices and differ-
can, though working as a chef that it’s such a commu- ent beliefs and different
keeps him preoccupied during nity,” she explained. “It’s ways of doing things, and
odd hours. But they still make the whole experience of the key is to be respectful
time for Rosh Hashanah dinner. being with other Jews Sarit and Kenny Kunz, with their children and communicate with
and being able to cele- Adam and Lillian each other and recognize
“He helps out with making brate being with people Photo provided that every interfaith fam-
food, which always makes my
mother very happy,” she said, for Rosh Hashanah.” ily is different, just like
noting the food included a round The Unetanneh Tokef prayer lawyer or a custodian — every- every Jewish-Jewish family is
challah. He takes on other holi- recited during the High Holidays one’s on the same page. Every- different.” l
day-related cooking as well. “I also resonates with her each year. body’s done things in their
lucked out in that sense.” “That always is a very emo- past that they’re not proud of, Contact:
tional prayer for me. It doesn’t and it just puts everyone on [email protected];
When the two married almost matter if you’re a doctor, a the same playing field.”
14 years ago, Sarit Kunz wanted 215-832-0737
Jewish children, and Kenny Kunz
agreed because he wanted them

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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

Women of Vision Announce Meet Marcy
Grants with Impact Bacine,
Chair of
WITHIN THE JEWISH FEDERATION, Women of Vision is an affinity group that’s different from all Women
the rest. It’s essentially a giving circle, in which donors pool their funds, then decide together where to of Vision
allocate their money, making a point of engaging with the issues covered by recipient organizations. It is its
own foundation. “So the funding we give out is determined by our membership, which is unique in Jewish O n Sept. 1, Marcy Bacine assumed a two-
Federation,” Women of Vision Manager Iris Leon said. year term as chair of Women of Vision.
Bacine has served on several Women of
As a grassroots initiative started in 1994 by volunteer Sally Cooper Bleznak, Women of Vision’s inten- Vision committees, including co-chairing
tions were — and remain — to invest in issues affecting women and girls, and also to increase its members’ the Grants Com-
understanding of community needs. Or, as aptly phrased in its mission statement, “to empower women as mittee and par-
philanthropists, leaders and decision makers.” ticipating in the
development
Women of Vision seeks to fund programs that impact the lives of Jewish women and girls across gener- of the Women
ations, with the goals of social justice and social change. Each year, Women of Visision’s committees accept of Vision’s stra-
and review proposals from dozens of applicants, and the entire membership of more than 500 women votes tegic plan. As
to determine the winning programs. chair, Bacine
plans to contin-
Women of Vision has just announced its 2017-18 grant cycle, awarding $99,000 to four organizations in ue implement-
the Philadelphia area and in Israel. Chair Marcy Bacine said, “Each is unique in what they offer but each is ing the strategic
definitely going to have impact.” plan and work
toward meet-
THE GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE: ing a $3 million
Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia: $31,000 fundraising goal.
Visionary Women: Rooted in Faith, Committed to Justice is an intergenerational, interfaith, all-women workshop
series that emphasizes strengthened identity and increased empathy as key components to becoming change agents Bacine is a longtime Jewish Federa-
for tolerance and understanding. “This will impact women across all religious spectrums,” Bacine said “The hope tion volunteer and donor, currently serving
is that this will help our local community come to understand diversity in a positive way.” on the Women’s Philanthropy Board and
the Board of Trustees. Additionally, she is
CeaseFirePA: $25,000 passionate about improving the lives of
young children and has an extensive back-
Igniting Your Advocacy is a campaign that engages and trains Jewish women to become gun violence pre- ground in early childhood education. She
vention advocates, in particular, and advocates, in general. “Even women who are vocal about a lot of things was the very first director of Federation
can be shy about advocacy work: contacting legislators and so forth,” Bacine said. “So this will help women Early Learning Services (FELS) and serves
become advocates, both for gun control issues that many of us are concerned about, as well as other issues as vice president of the board of the Terri
many of us feel passionate about.” Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation.

SeniorLAW Center: $25,000

Protecting the Legal Rights of Older Jewish Women is a program that provides legal services, training and
community education to empower older Jewish women, allowing them to age in place with independence
and dignity. “This training for professionals who work with seniors will help put Jewish elderly women out of
harm’s way, especially of physical and financial abuse,” Bacine said.

ATZUM – Justice Works: $18,000

Task Force on Human Trafficking and Prostitution is a legislative, advocacy and educational effort in Israel to
end human trafficking and to protect women and girls from abuse. “This is our second time funding Atzum,
and they’ve had success in getting members of Knesset to understand issues around the rights of women and
girls,” Bacine said. “They’re making progress that we feel will lead to changes in Israeli law to benefit women.”

Investing in women and girls across generations,
with the goals of social justice and social change.

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Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s

MAIN EVENT

Wednesday, November 15, 2017 | 6:00 p.m.

Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, PA

An evening celebrating and honoring the leadership of Immediate
Past President Bud Newman, as he completes his tenure.

Featuring Jill Kargman, executive producer
and star of Bravo’s Odd Mom Out.

Bud Newman Jill Kargman

To make your reservation and for sponsorship information,
visit jewishphilly.org/mainevent or call the Main Event Hotline: 215.832.0843

Main Event Co-Chairs: Hallee and David Adelman & Rebecca and Ben Kirshner

PRESENTING SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS

Rubin Family
Foundation

Rebecca and Ben Kirshner Men’s Mission 2013
Special guest subject to change based on availability.

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 14 tion, call 610-667-5000. 1500 Hagys Bacine will take place at 5:30 p.m. at THURSDAY, SEPT. 14
Ford Road, Penn Valley. Germantown Jewish Centre. Featuring
Mommy and Me. keynote speaker Stosh Cotler, CEO of Deli Dinner and Sixers.
Bible Study. Bend the Arc. $75. 400 W. Ellet St.,
Sherrie Turetsky, director of the Philadelphia. Join the Men’s Club of Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El for a deli dinner
School of Early Learning at Old York Main Line Reform Temple clergy and “Let’s Talk Sixers” panel featuring Tom McGinniss, 76ers radio voice;
Road Temple-Beth Am, will lead a leads a discussion of the tanakh, or AnachroniCity Opening Keith Pompey, 76ers beat writer, The Philadelphia Inquirer; and Spike
weekly one-hour “Mommy & Me” class Jewish bible. The ongoing process, Reception. Eskin, program director, WIP F­ M Philadelphia. Deli (meat) dinner at
at 9:30 a.m. For more information, begins with Genesis and proceeds 6:15 p.m. and panel program at 7 p.m. $25. Call 215-635-1505 for more
call 215-886-8000. 971 Old York Road, over the course of the year. Anyone Artist Anna Fine Foer will show her information. 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park.
Abington. is welcome to join in at any point, complex collages in the Gershman
whether you are a longtime student of Gallery of the Gershman Y this fall,
Popular Commentaries on Torah or if you have never looked at opening Sept. 14 and closing Dec. 15.
Genesis. the Torah before. Begins at 11 a.m. 410 The public is invited to a reception
Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. for the artist on Sept. 14 from 5:30 to
Join Har Zion Temple to study the 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit
commentaries found in the Hertz Women of Vision Fall Event. gershmany.org or call 215-545-4400.
Chumash, the Etz Hayim Chumash and 401 S. Broad St., Philadelphia.
the commentaries of modern biblical Jewish Federation of Greater Phila-
scholars to deepen our understanding delphia Women of Vision’s fall event Shul Stitchers.
of the first book of the Bible. Led by that will honor outgoing chair Penni
Rabbi Rosenberg. For more informa- Blaskey and install new chair Marcy Bring your needles and yarn to Har
Zion Temple at 7 p.m. to create
squares that will be connected to form Thomas Northcut/Photodisc/Thinkstock.com
cozy blankets for those in need. For
SCIENCE & RELIGION more information, call 610-667-5000. beginning of Shabbat with us. Learn KleinLife: Center City at 10:30 a.m.
1500 Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley. about and honor Shabbat through The service will be led by Rabbi Beth
NATURE IN JEWISH CULTURE crafts, songs and more fun activities. Janus and will be followed by a festive
High Holidays Series. Grandparents and friends are wel- holiday luncheon and live entertain-
September 18 · 7:00 pm come to join us each month. Dinner ment by the Ken Ulansey Klezmer Trio.
Gershman Y Don’t endure yet another High Holiday is included, there is no charge for this 2100 Arch St., Philadelphia.
season without clarity about its signif- event. Call the office for reservations
401 S Broad Street icance for your life. In this enlighten- at 215-677-1600. 9768 Verree Road, Singles Shabbat.
(215) 545-4400 ing series on Sept. 14 and 25 at 7:30 Philadelphia.
p.m. at Mekor Habracha/Center City Join us at Congregation Beth El on
$8 / Free for PennCard Holders Synagogue, “Experience the Powerful Dreams and the Poetic the third Friday of each month for
Relevance of the High Holidays,” you Imagination. singles Shabbat services in the small
Visit us online to learn more about our public will receive fresh insight that will dra- chapel at 8 p.m. This is open to the
programs on science and nature. matically change your High Holiday Rodger Kamenetz, author, poet and whole community and you don’t have
experience. Everyone is welcome to dream practitioner whose book The to be single or Jewish; no reservations
katz.sas.upenn.edu/public-programs attend. Each class is self-contained History of Last Night’s Dream was are needed and there is no cost. An
and while recommended, it is not featured on Oprah Winfrey’s “Soul oneg will follow services where you
necessary to attend both classes. Sug- Series,” will explore the restorative can partake in food and friendship. If
gested donation is $5 per class. Please and healing properties of the images you have any questions, call Norma
email [email protected] or in poems and dreams at a special Kamis at 856-662-7916 or email her at
call 215-525-4246 for information and two-day event hosted by the Commu- [email protected]. 8000 Main
to RSVP. 2000 Chestnut St., 2nd Floor, nity for Integrative Learning in Wilm- St., Voorhees, N.J.
Philadelphia. ington, Del. The lecture and workshop
will be held on Sept. 15 and 16 at the New and Prospective Member
Rosh Hashanah Luncheon. Westminster Presbyterian Church in Shabbat.
Wilmington. Call 302-540-0661 for
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia more information. 1502 W. 13th St., Are you looking for a synagogue to
will be offering a special Rosh Hasha- Wilmington, Del. call home? Join us at Temple Sholom
nah program and luncheon beginning in Broomall for a new and prospec-
at 10 a.m. The service will be officiated Open House. tive member Shabbat service at 8 p.m.
by Rabbi Sandra Berliner, spiritual Contact the temple office for more
leader of KleinLife: Northeast Phila- Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai will information at 610-356-5165. 55 N.
delphia. Following the service, there’ll hold an open house at 7:15 p.m. We Church Lane, Broomall.
be a holiday luncheon at 11:45 a.m. are a small, friendly congregation.
capped off with holiday entertainment We offer attractive special financial Ruggedly Jewish.
by Bob Cisik and Cantor Jill Mann. packages for family and single mem-
Reservations for the special Rosh berships. Active sisterhood, adult Bob Garfield, co-host of the Peabody
Hashanah luncheon are $3 for mem- education and Torah study. Friday Award-winning radio program, On
bers and $5 for the general public night Sabbath services at 7:30 p.m. the Media, appears live on stage in a
and are required. Call 215-698-7300. followed by onegs. If you have any one-man show, Ruggedly Jewish, at
10100 Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. questions, all 215-624-9600. 4301 Suzanne Roberts Theatre that search-
Tyson Ave., Philadelphia. es for the meaning of identity — his,
FRIDAY, SEPT. 15 yours and of the entire USA. Visit
Holiday Program. philadelphiatheatrecompany.org for
Tot Shabbat. ticket information. 480 S. Broad St.,
A High Holiday program is planned for Philadelphia.
Join us at Congregations of Shaare
Shamayim at 4:30 p.m. for our Tot
Shabbat service. Celebrate the up
and coming High Holidays and the

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 understanding of prayer — with an p.m. Refreshments and album sales at with a dessert reception to follow. Depth: 3.5 in
emphasis on the modern meanings of 10 p.m. Text study at 10:30 p.m. Late 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia.
Shabbat Services. repentance — using Alden’s innovative night selichot service at 11 p.m. 400 W. tops all offers for your
“Conceptual Map of Prayer.” Followed Ellet St., Philadelphia. SUNDAY, SEPT. 17 diamonds & jewelry.
YPC Shari-Eli, the only remaining by selichot service at 9:30 p.m. 615 N.
Conservative synagogue in South Phil- Broad St., Philadelphia. Community Marom NextGen Rebuild. We can pay more because
adelphia, will hold its weekly Shabbat Selichot Services. we know the true value.
service beginning at 8:30 a.m. Women A Musical Selichot. Join NextGen and Habitat for Human- Immediate cash for one
are included as part of our minyan. With the selichot service, we usher ity to renovate, rejuvenate and restore piece or an entire
If you have any questions, call the Join Germantown Jewish Centre to in the Days of Awe. This year we homes for those in need in Northeast collection.
synagogue directly at 215-339-9897 prepare for the New Year with devo- will enter into the Days of Awe with Philadelphia from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet
and leave a message. Your call will be tional music and prayer featuring live a communal marom-style selichot. at 9 a.m. at Jewish Federation NORC 201 Old York Road • Jenkintown, PA
returned. 728 W. Moyamensing Ave., music with G’vanim and selichot album Join Temple Beth-Zion Beth Israel Office. All homeowners are clients at
Philadelphia. release. Join G’vanim for an evening at 8:30 p.m. for a spiritually rousing the Northeast NORC, which provides (215) 885-7070
of devotional music, spiritual kavanot and heart-opening evening of music, services to older adults and gives them
Torah Study. (intentions), deep prayer and inspiring prayer and contemplation, with clergy the the support they need to live and Open Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
melodies. Together we will open our and prayer leaders from BZBI, Kol thrive in their homes while staying 10am - 4:30pm
Begin Shabbat morning at 9 a.m. mouths, our ears, our minds and our Tzedek, Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir and connected to the community. NextGen
at Reform Congregation Keneseth souls to all of the possibilities that the Society Hill Synagogue. The evening Rebuild is made possible through a Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
Israel with an engaging discussion of new year offers. Musical service at 8 will begin with maariv and havdalah grant provided by Jewish Federation
the weekly Torah portion. For more
information, call 215-887-8700. 8339
Old York Road, Elkins Park.

Torah, Bagels, Coffee. W h o s a i d H i l l e lName: Hillel at the Univ of Pennsylva was just for college students?

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dress is appropriate, and everyone is The entireAd Number: 00075267 comunity is invited to High Holiday services with
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215-886-8000. 971 Old York Road, PENN HILLEL
Abington.

Lecture: Abraham Gafni. RABBI MIKE URAM RABBI JOSH BOLTON
Executive Director Senior Jewish Educator
Congregation Mikveh Israel invites
you to join us on Shabbat when we Conservative Reform
will welcome the Hon. Abraham Gafni
as our speaker during the Shabbat ROSH HASHANAH YOM KIPPUR
lunch following services. The title
of the lecture is “Business Ethics in beginning 9/20 beginning 9/29
Jewish Sources.” Everyone is invited
to attend. Services begin at 9 a.m.
Call the synagogue office at 215-922-
5446, to make reservations if staying
for the Shabbat meal. $18 to $29. 44
N. Fourth St., Philadelphia.

In Conversation.

Join Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El
for “In Conversation: Two Good
Friends Talk About Life,” selichot
Saturday night program and dessert
reception. Featuring Rabbi Charles
Sherman and Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg
Sasso, director of the Spirituality, Reli-
gion, and the Arts Initiative at Butler
University, author and first woman
ordained from Reconstructionist
Rabbinical College. Rabbi Sasso and
her husband, Rabbi Dennis Sasso, are
the first practicing rabbinical couple. 8
p.m. 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park.

Selichot Study and Program. Questions? Call Details and schedule at
(215) 898-7391 pennhillel.org/hh2017
Congregation Rodeph Shalom invites
you for selichot study session, “The
Art of Prayer,” with our selichot litur-
gist-in-residence, Alden Solovy, at 8
p.m. We will discuss and deepen our

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SUNDAY, SEPT. for adults with some experience and take both of them and be well-pre-
no major health issues, open both to pared. 44 N. Fourth St., Philadelphia.
Sisterhood High Tea. members of MLRT and friends in the
community. Eileen Edman, a congre- TUESDAY, SEPT.
Please join the Sisterhood of Old York Road gant and yoga instructor, guides the
Temple-Beth Am for our opening High Tea class. Come expand your connections Book Club.
and Program. We will welcome author Ann to us by joining us. $5, one hour, in a
Atkins as she presents: “Decisions and beautiful space with great women. We Please join the Old York Road Tem-
Destiny,” celebrating influential women in supply the venue and water, you sup- ple-Beth Am book club at 10:30 a.m.
our history and honoring Beth Am’s newest ply the mat. Confirm class schedule This month’s book is The Other Ein-
members. Using encouraging, inspirational each week by contacting the temple stein by Marie Benedict. It is the story
stories of Eleanor Roosevelt, Golda Meir and o ce at 610-649-7800. 410 Mont- of Einstein’s wife, a brilliant physicist
Marie Curie, Atkins reveals how great destinies gomery Ave., Wynnewood. in her own right, whose contribution
are for those who make courageous decisions. to the special theory of relativity is
For more information, call 215-886-8000. Golden Slipper Fall Semester. hotly debated and may have been
971 Old York Road, Abington. inspired by her own profound and
Join Golden Slipper on the Main Line very personal insight. Call 215-886-
Real Estate (JFRE) and in partnership tatives from a variety of organizations alfernec/iStock/Thinkstock.com for classes at Adath Israel four days a 8000. 971 Old York Road, Abington.
with Habitat for Humanity. 8546B and learn how you can give voice week from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Topics
Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia. to your values. Participants include: 610-660-0190. 10980 Dutton Road, and speakers are varied. Contact us Torah Class.
Anti-Defamation League, Ceasefire- Philadelphia. for more information at 610-359-
Visit Religious School. PA, Fair Districts PA, HIAS, League 8632, ext. 11. 250 N. Highland Ave., Rabbi Albert Gabbai will begin a
of Women’s Voters, WHYY, Beth Or jkidphilly Pre-Rosh Hashanah. Merion Station. 12-week Torah class on Tuesdays
If you are still looking for a religious Social Justice Committee, Beth Or beginning Sept. 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
school and haven’t yet enrolled, visit Social Action Committee and more. Join jkidphilly for pre-Rosh Hashanah Beginner Hebrew Class. at Congregation Mikveh Israel. Join
Or Hadash, a progressive Reconstruc- Guest speakers: former Gov. Edward programs at at Prophecy Creek Park, Rabbi Gabbai for a stimulating and
tionist synagogue, to meet with Edu- G. Rendell and Attorney General Josh 205 W. Skippack Pike, Ambler, at 3 Rabbi Albert Gabbai will begin all-encompassing journey through the
cation Director Barbara Weisman and Shapiro. 239 Welsh Road, Maple Glen. p.m. or in the park at Curtis Arbore- teaching a five-week beginners Torah. Everyone is welcome. Call the
our wonderful teachers and students tum, 1250 Church Road, Wyncote, at Hebrew class on Mondays start- synagogue o ce at 215-922-5446, to
from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Walk-ins JRA Volunteering. 3 p.m. Join us for a special PJ Library ing Aug. 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at enroll. A small fee for non-members
are welcome. Join us to learn about storytime followed by an interactive Congregation Mikveh Israel. Learn of Congregation Mikveh Israel. 44 N.
our unique one-day-a-week SMILE Join Jewish Relief Agency (JRA) as Tashlich experience. Get ready for fundamental Hebrew or brush up. Fourth St., Philadelphia.
religious education program, building we pack and deliver food from our the New Year with jkidphilly. Snacks Enrollment is free. Everyone is
strong Jewish identities with a focus warehouse to struggling families and crafts, too. Call 215-320-0402 or welcome. Call the synagogue office JIFF Outing.
on personalized learning. 190 Camp throughout the greater Philadelphia email jkidphilly@jewishlearningven- at 215-922-5446, to enroll. 44 N.
Hill Road, Fort Washington. area. Box packing runs from 10 to ture.org for more info. Fourth St., Philadelphia. Kick o the High Holy Days with
about 11:30 a.m., followed by food cocktails and an evening of theater.
Civic Engagement Fair. delivery. Times are flexible. Groups MONDAY, SEPT. Introduction to Judaism. Partnering with Juniper Productions,
welcome. Community service forms join JIFF, the Gershman Y’s commu-
The entire community is invited to available. For more information, Hatha Yoga. Rabbi Albert Gabbai will begin nity for Jewish men and women in
stop by Congregation Beth Or from contact us at [email protected] or Join Main Line Reform Temple at teaching a five-week course titled their 40s and 50s, at Philadelphia Dis-
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and talk to represen- 9:15 a.m. for a slow vinyasa flow class “Introduction to Judaism” on Mon- tilling Company for a special cocktail
days beginning Aug. 21 from 7 to hour and performances of brand new
8:30 p.m. at Congregation Mikveh short plays as part of the Philadelphia
Israel. Enrollment is free. Everyone is Fringe Festival. Call 215-545-4400
welcome. Call the synagogue o ce for more information. 7:30 to 8:30
at 215-922-5446, to enroll. This class p.m. cocktails; 8:30 p.m. show. $30
follows the beginners Hebrew course,

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Enjoy the High Holidays with our warm, unique and spiritually
uplifting services that reflect our rich historic heritage.

ROSH HASHANAH CHILDRENS’ MEALS

September 20-22, 2017 PROGRAM Enjoy delicious holiday
meals following services.
YOM KIPPUR Bring your children, ages 1-11, for Call for pricing & reservations
engaging programs during services.
September 29-30, 2017 SEATS

SUCCOT/SIMHAT TORAH We welcome all to our services.
Call to reserve your seat now!
October 5-6, 12-13, 2017 Evening Service: 6:30 P.M.

Morning Service: 8:00 A.M.

The Synagogue of the American Revolution,
where Sanctity meets Grace and Tradition

Rabbi Albert E. Gabbai • Eli Gabay, Esq., Parnas
44 N. 4th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • (215) 922-5446 • www.mikvehisrael.org

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(includes complimentary cocktail and Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. for the first day of services will begin at 6:30 p.m. on community. The shul is the oldest Secular Humanist
entrance to four new plays). 25 E. Rosh Hashanah; Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. for Sept 29. Yom Kippur services will be traditional row-house synagogue in Rosh Hashanah.
Allen St., Philadelphia. a family service on the second day of conducted on Sept. 30 beginning at South Philadelphia. For a full sched-
Rosh Hashanah; Sept. 29 at 6:15 p.m. 9 a.m. Yiskor services on Yom Kippur ule of High Holiday services, visit Join the Kehilla for Secular Jews:
WEDNESDAY, for Kol Nidre; and Sept. 30 at 9:30 will held at 11:30 a.m., noon and 12:30 thelittleshul.org. 2015 S. Fourth St., Jewish Children’s Folkshul and Adult
SEPT. 20 a.m. for Yom Kippur. Contact Betty or p.m. Evening services are scheduled Philadelphia. Community, Shir Shalom, Philadel-
Leanne in the SHS office at 215-922- for 5:15 p.m. and after yontif ends at phia Secular Jewish Organization,
Rosh Hashanah in 6590 or office@societyhillsynagogue. 7:29 p.m., there will be a Havdalah Rosh Hashanah Services. South Jersey Secular Jews and
Rittenhouse Square. org today to reserve your free tickets. service at 7:30 p.m. This year’s High Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring of
418 Spruce St., Philadelphia. Holiday services will be conducted by Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir~Heart of Philadelphia. Sounding of the shofar,
Celebrating the Jewish High Holy Days Rabbi Robert Rymshaw of Montreal, the City invites the community to music, readings and meditation, fol-
is as easy as a walk in the park. Join Erev Rosh Hashanah. Canada. For more information, call participate in Rosh Hashanah services lowed by coffee hour. Starts at 3:45
Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel once 215-698-7300. 10100 Jamison Ave., at 10 a.m. No tickets are required p.m. Families welcome. Supervised
again in Rittenhouse Square and mark Join Mishkan Shalom to welcome the Philadelphia. but enrollment is necessary. Rabbi activities for children preschool
the New Year with an evening of spirit- Jewish New Year at 7 p.m. 4101 Free- Julie Greenberg, with the assistance through sixth grade available during
ed music and a family-friendly service. land Ave., Philadelphia. THURSDAY, SEPT. 21 of Rabbi Margot Stein, will conduct observances. Suggested donation
RH² is free and open to the public. services. 1906 Rittenhouse Square, of $50 per person to benefit Jewish
Begins at 5:30 p.m. with a concert Rosh Hashanah Services. Rosh Hashanah Services. Philadelphia. Children’s Folkshul. 47 W. Coulter St.,
with the Marom Band followed by a Philadelphia.
traditional service for Rosh Hashanah Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir~Heart of Join Mishkan Shalom for Rosh Hasha- Family Service.
eve led by the BZBI clergy at 6:30 p.m. the City invites the community to nah first day services of prayer, music, Community Tashlich.
Bring a lawn chair. Grab a blanket. Pack participate in Rosh Hashanah services Torah and the sounds of the shofar at Join Congregation Rodeph
a picnic. No formal attire required. Visit at 7 p.m. No tickets are required, 9 a.m. at the Haverford School. 450 Shalom for our Rosh Hashanah On Rosh Hashanah afternoon, we
bzbi.org for more information. but enrollment is necessary. Rabbi Lancaster Ave., Haverford. family service at 3 p.m. Open to gather beside flowing waters to
Julie Greenberg, with the assistance non-members. If you are interested unburden ourselves of the baggage
High Holidays Services. of Rabbi Margot Stein, will conduct Rosh Hashanah Services. in becoming a member of Congre- from the past year that no longer
services. 1906 Rittenhouse Square, gation Rodeph Shalom, contact serves us. Join Temple Beth Zion-
Are you new to the Philadelphia area? Philadelphia. Join Congregation Shivtei Yeshu- Catherine Fischer at cfischer@ Beth Israel at 5:30 p.m. for tashlich
Are you looking for a warm, welcom- ron Ezras Israel, the Little Shul, for rodephshalom.org or 215-930-7286, on the Schuylkill River at Locust
ing synagogue community with whom High Holidays Services. traditional Rosh Hashanah services. ext. 246. High Holy Day services Street, together with members of
to spend the High Holy Days? Join us Services are free, all are welcome schedule at rodephshalom.org. Mekor Habracha and Leyv Ha-Ir, fol-
at Society Hill Synagogue on Sept. 20 KleinLife will hold services scheduled and begin at 9 a.m. Traditional ser- 615 N. Broad St., Philadelphia. lowed by a brief Mincha service. Find
at 6:30 p.m. for Erev Rosh Hashanah; for Erev Rosh Hashanah on Sept. 20 at vices are lay-led by members of the more information at bzbi.org.
6:45 p.m. and on Rosh Hashanah on
Sept. 21 beginning at 9 a.m. Kol Nidre

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Cheap New Year is a good way to ease tion Beth Hamedrosh in Wyn- BLOOM
into it, she said, as some are newood, Chabad of the Main
not even aware the holiday is Line, Chabad Lubavitch of Esther “Veachey” Bloom (nee Rudolph). Age
Continued from Page 8 beginning, and they get a taste Montgomery County in Fort 91. September 6, 2017. Devoted wife of the
late Albert Bloom. Loving mother of Samuel
gogue is focusing on putting it of the evening while walking Washington, and The Little Bloom (Connie) and Howard Bloom. Beloved
back into a sacred context. through the park or coming Shul in South Philly. bubbie of Orion and Arlo. A graduate of
Rodeph Shalom invites pro- home from work. Mishkan Shalom and Kol ABRAHAMS MARKS Temple University. Veachey served Phi Sigma
spective members to High Hol- “It’s really fun when it’s mid- Tzedek’s services are also open Sigma as international president from 1956-
Gwenn Abrahams Marks of Palm Beach Gar- 1961. She continued to serve the Fraternity
dens, FL, passed away on August 28, 2017 for the next 30 years as Phi Sigma Sigma's
iday services as its guests. If week because people swing by and to the community, though Kol surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of Delegate to the National Panhellenic Confer-
you belong elsewhere and want check it out,” Soifer added. “It also Tzedek asks people to register Miriam Levin, Gwenn was born in Manhattan, ence, including one year (1985-1986) on the
NY and grew up on the Main Line of Phil- NPC executive committee as treasurer. A life-
to join, they use the reciproc- attracts a lot of people not com- in advance and donate if able. adelphia, PA. Gwenn graduated with honors time active member of Hadassah. A member
ity process: If you attend the fortable coming to a synagogue.” Beth David Reform Con- from the prestigious University of of the National Speakers Association.
Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s Degree in Veachey loved to travel the world, play
services, the congregation asks Betty van de Rijn, Soci- gregation offers free services to Journalism. Armed with brains and beauty, bridge, play tennis, entertain, and was an avid
that you test drive the shul as a ety Hill Synagogue executive college students with IDs. Gwenn began her illustrious career in the gardener. Contributions in her memory may
world of fashion becoming a fashion writer be made to Planned Parenthood- Phil-
prospective member for a year director, said packaged mem- KleinLife will host inde- for two of the most exclusive department adelphia, www.plannedparenthood.org, Ha-
membership. ber guest tickets go for $300, pendent services in Russian, stores in Philadelphia: Gimbel’s and Bonwit dassah, 1518 Walnut Street, 4th Floor, Phil-
Teller. During her tenure at Bonwit Teller, her adelphia, PA 19102, or to Keneseth Israel
They’re not actively “selling” which covers all Holy Day Hebrew and English — no tick- writing skills were so exceptional and creat- Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, 8339 Old York
tickets, but that’s really not nec- services through Sukkot. Sin- et or reservation required. ive that she was given the honor of adding Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027.
her signature to her ads, a practice unheard
essary — for a synagogue just gle-service tickets are $75. Staying true to its name, Rabbi of at the time. Seeking a new career chal- GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
shy of 1,200 families, they need The synagogue usually par- Julie Greenberg said Congrega- lenge, Gwenn went from the fashion world to RAPHAEL-SACKS
the high-power world of finance. After at-
two spaces for each service to ticipates in the High Holiday tion Leyv Ha-Ir~Heart of the City tending the American College in Bryn Mawr, CRAMER
accommodate enough people. Wine Tasting, where peo- invites people to give from the PA, Gwenn went on to obtain her Charter Life
Underwriter’s Designation and her Chartered Harold Cramer Esq., September 1, 2017. Be-
For congregants with out- ple could schmooze and find heart during the High Holidays. Financial Consultant’s Designation as a Fin- loved husband of Geraldine and devoted fath-
of-town family joining the New cheap High Holiday seats, but There are no tickets or fees ancial Advisor specializing in Wealth Manage- er of Patricia. The family respectfully re-
ment. Gwenn then worked for 30 years in quests that no flowers or food items be sent
Year, Rodeph Shalom guest it didn’t take place this year. for services — its doors are open; these fields, most recently, for the past 9 to the home. Contributions in his memory
passes go for “a minimum con- Since they usually distrib- just register in advance online. years, as Vice President of Investments at may be made to the University of
Morgan Stanley. It was during her stint as a Pennsylvania Law School, Jenkins Law Lib-
tribution of $180” each. ute about 70 free tickets at that Although monetary gifts Financial Consultant that Gwenn met the love rary, or Jewish Family and Children's Service
New this year, Fischer said event, van de Rijn said they took are not collected during ser- of her life, Major Marks, whom she was mar- of Greater Philadelphia.
ried to for the past 26 years. Gwenn was in-
admission will take the form of volved with many charitable endeavors and JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
name badges to foster connections. was on the Board of Jewish Education and
Vocational Society. Gwenn is survived by her DASH/PONS
“It’s a way for people to meet husband, Major Marks, her son, Andrew Ab-
rahams (Maura), and her three loving sib- Edith Dash/Pons R. (nee Roush), on August
JUMP OR FILLEReach other and connect with lings; sisters, Helaine Ross Pearlstein 30, 2017, of Fairfax VA, formerly of Phil-
each other,” she added. “The it upon themselves to offer free vices, Leyv Ha-Ir encourages (Howard), Lisa Abel (Mike), and brother, Mi- adelphia and Venice FL. Beloved wife of the
synagogue uses its values to tickets to prospective members its members or prospective chael Swerdloff, PhD. She also leaves be- late Harold Dash and the late Albert Pons.
looking to join a synagogue. members to make contribu- hind her three precious grandchildren, Max, Loving mother of Barbara L. Dash (Frank
tions before or after. Mack), the late Stephen A. Dash, Jerilyn Bar-
Society Hill can fit about “People are incredibly ford (Glenn) and Leonard Pons (Ellen); also
600 in the sanctuary and 200 responsive,” said Greenberg, survived by 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grand-
inform our process. It is really in the balcony, though other who estimated about one-third Zach and Nina Abrahams, niece, Samantha children and many nieces, nephews and
hard financially. There is a lot services take place throughout of the shul’s budget comes Abel, and nephew, Joey Abel, as well as four cousins. Contributions in her memory may
the building simultaneously for step-children, Robin Settle, Jeff and Dan be made to the Jewish Federation of Greater
of work in making our budget children and young families. from High Holiday donations. Marks, and Cindy Buchanan. In lieu of Philadel-phia, Friends of Pennypack Park,
work, but we’re committed to “It’s really not a lot,” van “We don’t have financial flowers, donations may be made in memory Cystic Fibrosis Fdn. or to cancer research.
of Gwenn Abrahams Marks, to Temple Beth
our values and we have a very de Rijn noted of the amount parameters for stepping into David, 4657 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gar- JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
dedicated community.” of free tickets given out. “It Holy Day services,” she added. dens, FL 33418.
EISEN
For a more informal service doesn’t really cost us anything Whether people give $10 or BERNDITT
erev Rosh Hashanah, head to to extend and open our arms to $1,000, it goes a long way. Paul Eisen, age 86, died on August 30, 2017.
Rittenhouse Square. people in the area that would But Greenberg said attend- Harold Bernditt, age 93, died on September A history teacher and assistant principal at
Beginning at 5:30 like to attend services.” ees simply contributing the gift 4, 2017. He was a retired civil engineer who Northeast High School for many years, who
p.m., resided in Haverford, PA. Husband of the late resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Be-
Temple Beth Zion-Beth Isra- Tickets are checked at of their presence in prayer, song Wilma (nee Rubin) and the late Helene (nee loved son, brother, and uncle. Contributions
el’s RH² will start in the park the door, either as hard cop- and learning goes even further. Mann); father of Dr. Milton (Naomi) Benditt, in his memory may be made to Special
with Rabbi Yosef Goldman, ies or e-tickets, but no pass is “Judaism is not really about Dr. Philip (Claudia) Benditt, and Beth Benditt; Olympics-Montgomery County, 980 Harvest
who will lead a concert with required for Yizkor services. consumerism,” she said. “It’s step-father of Bruce Mann (Nancy Harrison) Drive, Blue Bell, PA 19422.
and Peter (Daphine) Mann; grandfather of
Marom Band and Lori Turner “A lot of Jews like to come about covenant. It’s not a rela- Zoe Benditt, Olivia Benditt, Aubrey Benditt, GOLDSTEINS ROSENBERGS
of Music Monkey Jungle for to services, and we have always tionship of ‘I’m going to pay Reid Benditt, and Sarah (Billy) Vreeland; and RAPHAEL-SACKS
step-grandfather of Samantha Mann (Bren-
younger audiences. opened our doors at 1 p.m. for for what I get.’ … It’s more like nan Normyle), Aaron (Becca) Mann, and Re- Honor the memory
The free event will com- Yizkor,” she added. we enter the sacred covenant becca (Reuben) Blofstein. In lieu of flowers, of your loved one...
contributions in his memory may be made to
mence with a traditional service. Other synagogues are also where we’re co-creating this the ACLU, www.aclu.org. Call 215.832.0749 to
place your memorial.
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS

The fourth annual RH² wel- offering free guest tickets for experience and people put dif-
comes families to head to the prospective members and ferent things into that pot.”
park for erev Rosh Hashanah young families, including Ger- For more information and A Community
picnic dinners. mantown Jewish Centre and other discounted tickets, visit Remembers
Terri Soifer, director of Tiferet Bet Israel (with pre-reg- jewishphilly.org/get-involved/
community engagement, said istration by Sept. 15). Monthly archives of
high-holiday-open-services. l Jewish Exponent Death Notices
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MEMORIAL SERVICE
FOX GOLDSTEIN ROSENBERG
AND RECOGNITION OF THE
Phyllis H.Fox (nee Harzenstein), of Elkins Donald S. Goldstein of Plymouth Meeting, Mindy Carol Rosenberg ,September 1,
Park,PA deceased September 1, 2017, born Pennsylvania passed away at the age of 84 2017,the former Mindy Kauffman, wife of WALL OF MEMORIES
Philadelphia (PA) December 21, 1919. Wife on Sunday, September 3, 2017. He was the Stuart Rosenberg, mother of Peter Blake
of 60 years to Irwin C. Fox (deceased). Be- son of Jerry and Norman Goldstein. He is (Nichelle Yu) Rosenberg, sister of Gil (Mar- in Memory of All Loved Ones, at...
loved mother of Cynthia (Jacob) Sage, Dr. survived by his beloved wife of 57 years ilyn Kowit) Lipschutz; aunt of Heather (Brad-
Stanley (Joan) Fox, Linda Fox (Joseph Fer- Ronda (Rosenberg) Goldstein; he was the be- ley) Starks; great aunt of Kendall and ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL PARK
rari) and Ruth (Mark) Macdonald. Grand- loved father of Abby (Goldstein) Slutsky Grayson. Contributions in her memory may Sunday, September 24th
mother of Naomi, Rebecca, Abigail, Rachel, (Steven) and Philip S. Goldstein (Lisa Ab- be made to American Cancer Society 1626 at 12 Noon
Alex, Eliana, Shaelyn and Erin. Great-grand- ramson); and devoted grandfather of Ross Locust St., Phila., PA 19103
mother of Noa and Yossi. Predeceased by Slutsky, Jason Slutsky, Blake Goldstein, and Rabbi Isaac Leizerowski
twin sister Maxine Ilgren. Daughter of Lillian Melaina Goldstein. He is also survived by his GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
and Alexander Harzenstein. Mrs. Fox gradu- brother, Arthur Goldstein (Robin Fisher). RAPHAEL-SACKS ROOSEVELT
ated from Overbrook High School, Phil- Donald was born in Philadelphia and served MEMORIAL
adelphia, PA in 1938. Attended University of his country in the Korean War. He was a ROSENBLIT PARK
Maryland for 2 years. Volunteer for Feder- businessman, but his proudest accomplish-
ated Jewish Appeal (FAJA). Active in Wo- ments were being a wonderful husband, par- Marilyn Rosenblit, September 6, 2017, Serving families from Generation to Generation
men’s American ORT, past President of Chel- ent, brother, grandfather and family man. He passed away at age 83 after a long illness.
tenham Chapter ORT, 2 years. She was gen- had a zest for life and adored traveling, fine Loving wife of Donald, devoted mother of TREVOSE, PA
erous and kind to her family and friends, and dining and junk food, bargaining for items Scott, and Lori (Elliot). Proud “Gigi” of 215 673-7500
a loving and devoted wife, mother, grand- that caught his eye and spending time with Devon, Jack, and Charlie. A high school and FAMILY...FRIENDS...
mother and great grandmother. She was friends. Please send donations to the Americ- middle school teacher, Lynne is a graduate of PUBLIC WELCOME
tough, independent, and resilient until the day an Heart Association. Vineland High School and Syracuse Uni-
she died. She was dedicated to the Jewish versity where she met her husband Don. In- EX T E N D S A C O R D I A L I N V I TAT I O N
community, Israel and her country and a true GROSSMANN terment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry
example of uncompromising principles. Rel- Hill, NJ. Contributions may be made to Lewy T O FA M I LY A N D F R I E N D S T O AT T E N D O U R
atives and friends were invited to Services Doris Grossmann (nee Martin), of Media PA, Body Dementia Association, www.lbda.org
Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 9:00 AM at Sept. 3, 2017. Life long dedicated teacher. Annual Service of Remembrance
Joseph Levine and Sons, 4737 Street Road, Wife of the late Dr. Elihu. Mother of Lois PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc. S ,S ,
Trevose, Bucks County. Interment Roosevelt (Scott) Davidson, Mark (Lisa) Grossmann, , : ..
Memorial Park. The family respectfully re- and Michele (Ken) Forman. Sister of the late SCHOENBERG
quests contributions in her memory be made Sylvia Wilderman and Ruth Solomon. Grand- SK
to Congregation Adath Jeshurun or Women’s mother of Michael, Ellen (Jonathon), Seth, Il- Leonard Schoenberg , August 30, 2017. Hus- E D ,M ’ ,T D
American Ort. an, Arielle, Andrew and Joanna. Contribu- band of Ruth K. (nee Kaufmann). Father of
tions in her memory may be made to Dr. Eli- Laurie Schoenberg and Heidi (Jeffrey) Hirsh. This service will honor the memory of those who have
Friedman hu Grossmann Jewish Education Fund at Har Grandfather of Jordan and Brandon Hirsh. He found eternal rest at Haym Salomon Memorial Park.
Zion Temple, Hadassah or Religious Life was a member of Reform Congregation
Harriet Gordon Friedman (nee Stein) left us Fund, at WELS Main Line. Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park. Contributions 200 Moores Road • Frazer, PA 19355 • 610-644-1100
on August 1, 2017 at the age of 82. “Aunt in his memory may be made to Reform Con- [email protected]
Harriet”, as she was known to thousands of JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS gregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York
campers and staff at Camp Akiba, will be Road, Elkins Park, Pa 19027 or charity of the
sadly missed by her family, husband Le- JAMISON donor's choice .
onard Friedman,children Lisa Leff (Harry),
Howard Gordon (Tricia), grandchildren Lexi Shirley Jamison (nee Jacobs), age 92, died GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
Avart (Doug), Chelsea Gordon, Jessy Leff, on September 2, 2017. She was a retired ac- RAPHAEL-SACKS
Blake Gordon and all who knew her. Harriet’s counting clerk who resided in New York, New
impact was far reaching and her greatest joy York. Wife of the late Sydney; mother of SHANKER
was being down the shore, or on a cruise, in Bruce Jamison, Jayne Jamison (Edward
Europe or in Timbuktu and hearing “there’s Bisno), and the late Amy Jamison; sister of Benjamin Shanker, age 94, died on August
Aunt Harriet!” Without fail, she’d know who Harold (Elaine) Jacobs; and grandmother of 27, 2017, of Philadelphia, Margate New Jer-
it was and have an amusing anecdote to tell Stephanie Browne and Ross Browne. Contri- sey, and Lauderhill Fl. Husband of the late
about them. Later in life, Harriet found mean- butions in her memory may be made to The Gloria (nee Shenker), beloved father of Mi-
ing in volunteering for the RNS Cancer and Arc, www.thearc.org. chael (Suellen) Shanker and Marlene
Heart Fund. She was the friend you always Shanker, brother of Dr. Milton ( Marlyn)
knew you had and her spirit will remain in GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S Shanker and the late Harry Shanker and ad-
our hearts forever. RAPHAEL-SACKS ored grandfather of Garrett Bardfield. Ben
was a Veteran of WWII who made pros-
FURMAN KASKEY theses for the soldiers, was part of the family
lampshade frame business, Acme Wire
Marilyn Furman (nee Gimpel), September 5, Sylvia Kaskey(nee Slotkin), September 3, Products, and later in life worked at various
2017, of Blue Bell, PA. Beloved wife of Allan 2017 of Phila., PA. Beloved wife of the late casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Contri-
Furman. Devoted mother of Susan Brister Gilbert Kaskey; devoted mother of Karen Kas- butions in his memory may be made to the
(Howell), Ellen Furman, Judith Furman and key (Norman Berman) and Jan Kaskey; cher- American Lung Association, 1331
the late Stephen Furman. Dear sister of the ished grandmother of Samantha, Amanda Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 1425, Washington,
late Morris and the late Corrine Kramer. Lov- and Michael; loving great-grandmother of DC 20004.
ing grandmother of Todd and Rachel and Gabriel. Private Services and Int. on Tues.,
Great grandmother of Asher. Relatives and Sept., 5. Shiva to follow from 4 to 6 P.M. at GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
friends were invited to her Memorial Service The Philadelphian, 2401 Pennsylvania Ave., RAPHAEL-SACKS
September 7 at Reform Congregation Kene- Phila., PA.
seth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, TAYLOR
PA 19027. Int. Private. The family requests JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
that donations be made in memory of Mar- Sandra Lear Taylor, on September 6, 2017 of
ilyn Furman to the Children's Hospital of Phil- KOLBHOFF Atlantic City. Beloved wife of the late Albert
adelphia. Checks made out to The CHOP Taylor. Loving sister of Susan Lear Weisgau
Foundation can be mailed to P.O. Box Joan Kolbhoff (1938-2017), dear friend of (Richard) and Robert A. Lear (Marilyn) Also
781352, Phila., PA 19178-1352. Please re- Barbara Krouse, Rita Sachs, Deane Rudofker, survived by a niece and 3 nephews and her
member to write "In memory of Marilyn Fur- and Lisa Sparta. Services private. Contribu- friend Sam Yassin. Funeral Service and In-
man" or "The Stephen J. Furman Fund" on the tions in her memory may be made to Safe ternment are Private
memo line of the check. Havens, 100 S. Broad Street, Suite 1341,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. FRANK C. VIDEON FUNERAL HOME
]OSEPH LEVINE and SONS
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S VICTOR
GARBERMAN RAPHAEL-SACKS
Bernard Victor, August 19, 2017, of Lang-
Benjamin Garberman September 6, 2017. Be- LAVINSKY horne, PA. Husband of the late Vivian (nee
loved husband of the late Sheila Garberman Snipper). Father of Carl (Sondra) Victor & the
(nee Aarons). Loving father of Scott Garber- Lisa Lavinsky (nee Evantash) September 1, late Marla Ann Victor. Also survived by one
man (Sandy) and Phyllis Schapire (Alan). De- 2017. Beloved wife of Irv Lavinsky. Loving grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Ser-
voted Zayde of Michelle, Brett, Alicia, mother of Marissa and Merrick Lavinsky. De- vices were held at Joseph Levine & Sons Me-
Zachary. Contributions in his memory may be voted daughter of Beverly and the late Leon morial Chapel. Interment Montefiore
made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Evantash. Dear sister of Karen King-Craw- Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may
ford (Greg). Contributions in her memory be made to American Diabetes Association.
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S may be made to Samaritan Hospice –
RAPHAEL-SACKS Marlton, 5 Eves Drive Marlton, NJ 08053. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS

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