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LOCAL Chair Isaac
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Jewish Federation Shades of
Fighting Fire Gray
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Campaign seeks LIZ SPIKOL | JE STAFF
$165K for Sedot
Negev and Netivot. THINGS ARE NOT always what they Leaders of the Black-Jewish Alliance of the ADL stand together with Mayor Jim Kenney during
seem.
Page 4 the initiative’s announcement. Marissa Stern
That was a key message from former
LOCAL Knesset member Isaac Herzog when he ADL Announces
visited Philadelphia last week as part of Black-Jewish Alliance
Goldstein Faces his inaugural U.S. tour as the chairman
New Rape Charge of the Jewish Agency, the world’s largest MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF Hall on Aug. 9, Alan Gubernick, board
Former Temple frat Jewish nonprofit. chair of ADL Philadelphia, announced the
president charged IN THE WEEK leading up to the first anni- creation of the Black-Jewish Alliance of the
in second incident. Herzog spoke wide-rangingly to a versary of last summer’s Unite the Right ADL, which brings together leaders from
packed house at the Jewish Community white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, both communities to strengthen ties and
Page 6 Services Building in Center City on Aug. Va., the regional Anti-Defamation League rebuild the partnership that dates to the
8 at a meeting arranged by the Jewish office announced a new partnership that civil rights movement.
LOCAL Federation of Greater Philadelphia. would probably make the torch-bearing
marchers recoil in disgust. Charlottesville, Gubernick said, “deliv-
Hava Nagrilla The visit was his second stop as chair- ered a wakeup call across the country.”
Back for Year Two man, a position he assumed after the depar- In the Mayor’s Reception Room at City
Inaugural BBQ ture of Natan Sharansky at the beginning He pointed to the ADL’s mission since
competition drew of August. His years of experience in the
a big crowd. Knesset shaped his responses to audience
questions, even as he returned to the same
Page 9 theme: The situation in Israel is more

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Jewish Federation Fighting Fire with Funds

LOCAL Men on a Jewish Federation mission trip in 2017 walk through fields in overlook: air conditioning. As “On one hand, they’re
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF residents hide in bomb shel- happy there were no casual-
the Netivot and Sdot Negev region. Photos provided ters, which were created many ties from these incidents,” she
AS VIOLENCE ESCALATES years ago, the 100-degree des- said. “On the other hand it
along the Gaza border, with ilar, with funds being ear- and we want to make sure we ert heat can be dangerous. is very, very difficult, because
Hamas firing 180 rockets into marked for specific uses and are only funding needs that these are farmers. For farmers
Israel as recently as last week solicited from major donors have been identified as ones no The shelters also transform to see his field and crops burnt
and setting 7,500 acres of in the community. As such, one else is funding, including into spaces that fit the commu- down maliciously time after
land ablaze with flaming kites the Jewish Federation is not the government.” nity’s need at any given time, time, there is a strong emo-
and balloons in the last few yet putting out a fundraising Over the last few weeks, whether a kindergarten class- tional and moral impact on the
months, the Jewish Federation call to the entire community. emergency efforts have brought room or a space for worship, people there.”
of Greater Philadelphia is step- Instead, it is looking for those firefighters from the United Adler noted.
ping in to help. who have the capacity to give States — two of whom have been The counseling effort has
more than what they already working in Netivot, Adler noted “If you’ve spent any time added importance as there
The Jewish Federation give in the community. — who help the volunteers look- in a bomb shelter, you learn have been unforeseen effects
recently announced an initia- “We don’t want to take from ing out for fires and help alert pretty quickly that it’s not air on residents, particularly
tive to raise $165,000 to fill what the community needs emergency responders. conditioned,” she said. “So the children, who are starting to
the gaps where need exists and here,” Adler said. The money raised will fund community shelters, or the understand that balloons are
funds do not, specifically in its “As the conditions in Israel a few specific areas of need. larger ones that need air condi- not “a fun thing. Kites can no
Partnership2Gether region of escalate, we will continuously Trauma counseling is a tioning, our goal is to provide longer be kids toys — they are
Sdot Negev and Netivot, near be in constant communication top priority, particularly for as many as we can.” a threat,” Lidar said.
the Gaza border. with our region and our team low-income families whose
and our friends there, and we’ll subsidies for these services A third focus of the fund- When it came to determin-
“During times of violence, always be prepared to act on have run out. raising effort will provide spe- ing the best response, such as
our Jewish Federation, in behalf of our homeland,” she A second effort will provide ciality firefighting vans — not providing air conditioning, she
partnership with all the other added. “We are very careful, a necessary relief those who the typical trucks — that trans- said, “the immediate response
federations across America, however, with donor money, have it at their disposal may port hoses and special equip- is what are the basic, physical
ensure that we are fund- ment from one firefighting needs to protect the people.”
ing needs that are not being squadron to another.
funded by the government of The relationship between
Israel or NGOs responsible for “No one pays for those,” Adler the Jewish Federation and
certain things, such as national said, “so we’re coming in and try- Netivot and Sdot Negev region
parks and forests,” said Naomi ing to pay for at least one.” gives Israeli residents reassur-
Adler, CEO and president of ance, Lidar noted. “Part of the
the Jewish Federation. “What Lidar, head of the Israel idea of support is just knowing
we do as part of the collective is office, has been instrumental that people are out there and
to fund health and human ser- in identifying the needs of the willing to reach out to you in
vice needs,” including trauma community where the money times of need.”
and mental health counseling. will go.
Adler hopes the money
The Jewish Federation has The region is rural, she can be raised within the
worked with its Israel office, noted, and the community next few weeks, especially
headed by Tali Lidar, to deter- residents affected most are since Rosh Hashanah is right
mine the critical needs of the largely farmers. around the corner.
area and how it can best help,
which also included moving “We strongly condemn
children attending summer Hamas’ latest aggression,” she
camps to safer areas so their added. “We know what it’s
camp experience remains as like. I personally have been
fun and normal as possible, there during times of extreme
Adler said. violence, and this is not a way
for anyone to live. We believe
This is not a new effort, she the IDF is doing everything
noted. The Jewish Federation possible to prevent the use of
raised about $1.8 million lethal force and of course, we
during Operation Protective call upon Hamas to end its
Edge in 2014. The entire Jewish campaign of violence against
Federation system in Canada the Israel communities that
and the United States raised we support, not only in the
around $50 million that year. Negev, but the entire state of
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Former AEPi President Faces New Rape Charges

LOCAL The AEPi fraternity building where the alleged sexual assaults took place. case in court.” blacked out, but that’s not an
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF Google Maps Street View screenshot An affidavit of probable cause excuse for what happened. I’m
really sorry and would never
ARI GOLDSTEIN, THE former plainant in that case testified in Philadelphia DA’s Office is states that the new complainant, intentionally do anything to
president of Temple University’s court, and alleged that Goldstein serious about pursuing charges a 21-year-old woman, went to hurt you. You’re one of my good
suspended Alpha Epsilon Pi tried to force her to perform a against individuals who the AEPi fraternity house at friends. I understand if you
(AEPi) chapter, now faces a new sex act on him. engage in this kind of trou- approximately 2 a.m. on Nov. 29 never want to talk to me again,
set of sexual assault charges. Goldstein was arrested on bling behavior,” said Benjamin after being invited by Goldstein, but again I’m just really sorry.”
the new charges on Aug. 7. His Waxman, director of commu- with whom she had a previous
Goldstein is charged with bail was set at $1.5 million and nications for the Philadelphia sexual relationship. The affidavit mentions three
rape, involuntary deviant sexual posted the next day. District Attorney’s Office. “We witnesses, who allege the com-
intercourse, unlawful restraint, “This arrest shows that the look forward to presenting our She went to Goldstein’s plainant told them about the
sexual assault, false imprison- room, where the two began to incident. One witness said the
ment, indecent assault, simple have intercourse, but it became complainant showed her bruises
assault and recklessly endanger- aggressive. The complainant on her chest and collarbone,
ing another person, stemming said she asked Goldstein to stop, which the complainant said were
from a Nov. 29 incident. tried repeatedly to pull away and inflicted by Goldstein.
began to cry. She alleges he also
The preliminary hearing is forced her to perform a sex act “We will fervently represent
set for later this month. on him. She eventually was able Mr. Goldstein in this case,” said
to push herself away and run out Perry de Marco Sr., Goldstein’s
These charges are separate of the room. She said Goldstein defense attorney. “We believe
from the attempted rape and apologized as she left. that the evidence will show in
attempted sexual assault charges this case that Goldstein had an
that come from a Feb. 25 inci- According to the affidavit, intensive sexual relationship
dent with a different woman. Goldstein texted her the next with this young lady. On the
In a preliminary hearing last day, stating in part, “Hey I know
month, the 19-year-old com- what happened last [night] See Goldstein, Page 15
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Business Owner Alvin E. Booker Dies at 90

OBITUARY Alvin E. Booker Photo provided B’rith Girls and him in Aleph they had their kids, though she wheelchair-bound, Ellis and a
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF Zadik Aleph, an “extremely continued to remain involved. handyman were trying to fig-
Life Alert. Booker’s wife of 66 conventional and appropriate ure out how to put a Hoyer Lift
THE SCENE HAS become years, Janice Lekoff Booker, said way,” Janice Booker said. Booker also started a on his parents’ bed.
iconic, a cultural motif and the device’s first advertisement, transcription service called
even an internet meme. which included that famous “He was extremely, extremely Secrephone, which employed Then, Booker put his hand to
phrase, was even filmed in their intelligent,” she said. “He started stay-at-home moms to type his mouth — “very Talmudically,”
In it, an elderly person falls home’s entryway. at Temple when he was only dictated messages. After he saw Ellis Booker said — and offered a
on the floor and utters the 16. I just enjoyed conversations a need for this kind of service nonsensical solution.
now-famous words: “I’ve fallen But to her, Booker was first with him, and I asked him all in health care, the company
and I can’t get up.” and foremost a family man. kinds of questions about natural branched out into transcrip- “He was still sort of com-
phenomena. He called me every tions of medical reports for ing up with novel solutions to
Alvin E. Booker, an entre- He and Janice met as teenag- night on the telephone, and we doctors and hospitals. things, even a few months before
preneur who started several ers through their work in Jewish would talk about any philoso- he died,” Ellis said. “That shows
companies including one that organizations, her in B’nai pher I might be studying. It was Booker was a problem the capacity of his intellect. He
sold medical alert devices, just very connective conversa- solver, said Ellis Booker, his was always seeking solutions. It
died on July 25 in his home tions we would have.” son. He and his sister grew was neat for me to see that that
in Malibu, Calif. at the age of up in a home with thousands spark was still there.”
90. He lived most of his life in Med-a-Lert was not Booker’s of books on countless topics,
the Philadelphia area, where only entrepreneurial enterprise. from Kabbalah to the history Booker is survived by his
he started a family and owned of ancient Rome. The Bookers wife, Janice; his children, Ellis
several businesses. After graduating from were constantly lending out Carl (Erin) Booker and Susan
Temple University and from books, so Booker designed a Barbara (Jerry Shevick) Booker;
To the world, Booker’s legacy a social psychology graduate library system for their home and grandchildren Sam Booker,
might stem from his buying the program at the University of to keep track of them. George Booker, Truman
rights to purchase Med-a-Lert, Pennsylvania, Booker started Shevick and Ivy Shevick. l
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Penn Student’s Murder Enhanced as Hate Crime

LOCAL evidence developed by look- and buried him in the park’s Blaze Bernstein
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF ing at Woodward’s cell phone, dirt perimeter. Photos provided
laptop and social media. All
THE ORANGE COUNTY of this revealed the dark side The next day, Bernstein’s for an eye, revenge or any-
District Attorney’s Office of Woodward’s thoughts and parents reported him missing, thing like that. I don’t really
in California announced a intentions,” Orange County which set off a search across have any thoughts that that
hate crime enhancement to District Attorney Tony the country, including in would accomplish anything. I
the charges against Samuel Rackauckas said in a statement. Philadelphia. Orange County just want to focus on positive
Lincoln Woodward, 21, who Sheriff’s Department investi- things, and the only positive
allegedly killed University of Bernstein was visiting his gators found Bernstein’s body thing that can come now is
Pennsylvania student Blaze family during winter break after an eight-day search that that he wouldn’t be able to hurt
Bernstein, 19, in January. from Penn when he was killed. included the use of drones, heli- anyone ever again.”
copter searches and K-9 dogs.
Woodward is charged with According to a press release Bernstein was on a pre-
one felony count of murder. The from the Orange County A ProPublica article from med track at Penn. He enjoyed
amended complaint, filed Aug. District Attorney’s Office, Jan. 26 reported that Woodward cooking and writing and had
2, adds that it was a hate crime, Bernstein and Woodward was a member of Atomwaffen a position as managing editor
motivated by Bernstein’s sexual knew each other from attend- Division, a neo-Nazi organiza- of Penn Appétit and as a copy
orientation. This could elevate ing Orange County School of tion. According to the article, editor for The Penn Review. He
the penalty from 25 years to life the Arts in Santa Ana, Calif. On Woodward joined the organi- was both creative and a scien-
in prison to life in prison with- the night of Jan. 2, Woodward zation in 2016 and later trav- tist, said Rabbi Arnold Rachlis
out the possibility of parole. picked up Bernstein from his eled to Texas to participate in a of University Synagogue,
family’s home in Lake Forest, training camp, which provided where the Bernstein family has
“A hate crime enhance- Calif., and later drove him to instruction on firearms, hand- belonged for decades.
ment based on sexual orienta- Borrego Park in Lake Forest. to-hand combat, camping and
tion is appropriate due to the Woodward allegedly stabbed survival skills. “He always had a sweetness
Bernstein multiple times there about him,” Rachlis said. “Not
Bernstein’s mother, Jeanne that many teenagers display
5 Alternative High Holiday Experiences: Pepper Bernstein, said the the maturity he did. He used Samuel Lincoln Woodward
enhancement gives her relief both sides of his brain.”
Meditation, Music & Learning that the case is progressing. She do something, but it would be
said she hopes a connection is Jeanne Pepper Bernstein so much better if they gave that
1st & 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah also found between the mur- said that, during the search, money to a community cause.”
der’s motivation and the fact people came over to her house
Monday, September 10 • 11:45 am - 1:00 pm that her son is Jewish. to try to help. Some even She and her husband,
Tuesday, September 11 • 11:45 am - 1:00 pm offered money for a reward. Gideon Bernstein, first sug-
If Bernstein’s religion was She was surprised by the atten- gested that people donate
Kol Nidrei (Yom Kippur eve) and Yom Kippur found to be a motivation, pros- tion her son’s case received but money to Orangewood
ecutors could also file special felt like it was overwhelming. Foundation, which provides
Tuesday, September 18 • following the sermon circumstances allegations, foster and community youth
Wednesday, September 19 • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm which would make the appli- “I know it makes people feel services. Then they started to
cable penalty death or impris- good to do something for us,” tell people to just do some-
Informal Healing & Memorial (Yizkor) Service onment for life without the she said. “They want to do some- thing nice for someone else.
possibility of parole. Sexual thing. They feel terrible about This led to the #BlazeItForward
Wednesday, September 19 • 4:00 pm orientation is not considered what’s happened. They want to campaign, which encourages
a special circumstance under people to do an act of kindness,
Location: Beth Sholom Congregation California law, unlike race, such as paying for someone
8231 Old York Rd, Elkins Park color, religion, nationality or else’s groceries, and then share
country of origin. it through social media.
Questions: [email protected]
On Jan. 31, California state Jeanne Pepper Bernstein
Free & Open to the public Sen. Janet Nguyen (R-District said she’s glad that at least
34) introduced a bill adding something positive like the
For security reasons, please obtain a ticket by calling 215-887-1342 sexual orientation and gender #BlazeItForward campaign has
We invite you to bring your children to babysitting. to the list of special circum- come out of this.
stances. The bill would not
have an impact on this case. “Nothing can bring my son
back,” she said, “and that’s the
“In my mind, the greater only thing that I want.” l
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Hillel, and Uram challenged the under Keystone K supervision. acts of mitzvot is wonderful,
He had a thought: What’s attendees to brainstorm how to “I believe strongly that all and if we can introduce JRA to
a better unifier than good food? bring different Jews together. The festival will have a lit- the different sects of Judaism people who have never experi-
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for a few minutes on the synagogue his idea. Hava NaGrilla, a play smoked beef ribs and grilled munity,” Gordon said. tor of people, and I’m doing
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Jews of all stripes, and even some Hava Nagila, was born. Nana’s Kitchen will provide Proceeds from the event will are very much alike but act like
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“The creation of this fes- which serves more than 6,000 Gordon said.
“There’s too much division in tival is me saying thank you For the older crowd, there low-income individuals around
the world. There’s too much hatred to Hashem, [by] bringing our will be craft beer and a premium the Philadelphia area by reliev- At sundown on Aug. 25.,
out there,” Gordon said. “We need community closer together,” scotch and bourbon whiskey ing hunger and strengthening the barbecue competitors will
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my spiritual rebirth.” tious attendees can partake in service, led by Rabbi Marc
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the event returns to the lot of Agency and believes in our
the Wynnewood synagogue on cause and believes in our mis- [email protected];
Aug. 26. The festival kicks off sion,” said Michael Neil, JRA’s 215-832-0737
at noon and runs until 5 p.m., interim director. “Any time we
and tickets are $10/per person
and $20/per family.

Gordon was raised Reform
in Washington, D.C. He got his
medical degree from Thomas

Bloodstained Men Protest Circumcision

LOCAL the intersection of Roosevelt flashed a pair of middle fingers. protest circumcision of infant “Circumcision is medical fraud”
JOSHUA NEEDELMAN | JE STAFF Boulevard and Grant Avenue About five members of the boys, having reached the final — and on their outfits. They
in Northeast Philadelphia. The stop of their 21-day tour span- were dressed in white from head
AROUND 11:30 A.M. on Aug. man sitting in the passenger Bloodstained Men, and about ning the Northeast. to toe, aside from cowboy hats
9., a blue sedan turned right at seat rolled down his window, 10 locals who joined them,
glared at the protesters and chuckled and cheered. They’re The group’s provocative mes- See Protest, Page 25
used to it. They were in town to sage was displayed on signs —

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Local Family Seeks Cure for Rare Disease

LOCAL He’d shown other symp- seven appointments over the Ethan and Steve Lieber Photos provided
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF toms that Lieber said they had two-year span, Ethan had close
chalked up to typical child- to 300. Ethan with his brother said. “The one thing that keeps
IN MANY WAYS, Ethan Lieber hood illnesses, like ear infec- Jonathan us going is that we’re still rais-
is a typical 4-year-old boy. tions. He also had a distended In the years since Ethan’s ing children. We have Jonathan
abdomen, which they thought diagnosis, Emily Lieber and Jonathan and Emily who’s such a wonderful older
He loves swimming, singing, was just a result of his enthusi- her husband, Steve, have joined Lieber brother, and we try to keep
dancing, spending time with his asm for eating. other families in the chase of a things as simple and easy and
family and playing with toys. cure through fundraisers and Lieber credits the Jewish normal as possible because we
“We used to joke that he means of raising awareness. community and her and her don’t have just one life we’re
But Ethan is one of an esti- loves to snack, so he’s got Meredith Elementary School, husband’s family for helping concerned about — it’s two.
mated 2,000 boys worldwide this little pot belly,” she said, where Lieber teaches, for keep them grounded.
— and one of about 500 in “where in fact, Ethan, his liver instance, has held basketball “So we’re going to just try as
the United States — afflicted and spleen were storing the tournaments to raise money. “Two years ago, we were hard as we can to keep happy
with Hunter syndrome, for- waste, which was pushing his talking about Bar Mitzvahs, moments happy and do our
mally known as mucopoly- abdomen out.” A children’s hospital in and now we’re at this place best to get through the tough
saccharidosis type II (MPS2). Ohio is ready to start a gene with Ethan where we hope we ones together.”
The rare metabolic disor- The disease causes the chil- therapy trial that could poten- can get him to that point in
der, most typically found in dren affected to plateau at a tially cure the disease; all that his life,” she said. “It doesn’t To donate, visit gofundme.
young boys, is caused by a young age. is needed is $2.5 million, which diminish the spirit of celebra- com/sockit2huntersyndrome. l
missing or malfunctioning would cover the costs for eight tion and togetherness we have.”
enzyme that causes a buildup By 6 to 7, most kids with Hunter or nine children. [email protected];
of cellular waste. syndrome will stop talking, Lieber While Lieber sounds collected 215-832-0740
said. They’ll stop understanding She works with the foun- when explaining Ethan’s situa-
Right now, there is no cure, what the people around them dation Sock-It 2 Hunter tion, she admitted it’s not easy.
but Emily Lieber is doing her want from them and they won’t Syndrome as they sought to
best to find one. recognize their parents. They’ll reach that goal. Right now, “There isn’t a moment every
slowly start to lose the ability to they are short $750,000. So day where I don’t think my
When Ethan was diagnosed eat, walk and sleep. far, they have raised nearly husband and I get very, very
two years ago, his mother had $37,000 of that goal. sad about the situation,” she
never heard of the disease. For now, Ethan has regu-
lar visits to CHOP for enzyme “I mean, if he could receive
It started when Ethan was infusions, which is the only this treatment it could be a
a little more than a year old short-term “cure” available for serious game changer in not
and, as an elementary school Hunter syndrome. just his life but to generations
teacher, Lieber noticed Ethan of boys that are going to come
wasn’t speaking correctly. On a recent Thursday, after him.”
His speech came out more Ethan had his once-a-year
as babbling noises and he metabolic appointment with Her family created a funny
couldn’t understand what the doctor that oversees his — “Well, I think it’s funny,”
his family wanted from him, case as well as a physical ther- she laughed — viral video in
which made him frustrated, apist and a child psychologist, which they performed skits
she recalled. to keep an eye on his cognitive and encouraged others to “skip
and neurological abilities. the challenge, fund the cure.”
With suspicions he was
experiencing hearing loss, But for four or five hours The video raised $20,000
she brought him to Children’s once a week, he visits CHOP within a week or so.
Hospital of Philadelphia. When for infusions, in which he
that was confirmed, Ethan was gets a synthetic version of the “When you know that there’s
taken to see a geneticist; when enzyme his body doesn’t make. something that’s right there, and
a child that young has hearing However, it only holds off the ready for Ethan or some of the
loss it is often linked to some disease progression briefly. children to try and all it is is
other cause. The geneticist money that’s holding you back,”
diagnosed Ethan with MPS2, “It’s like a temporary treat- she said, “it just seems like such
or Hunter syndrome, which is ment, but it’s really the only a ridiculous thing that’s stopping
categorized as terminal. thing we have right now.” your kid from getting help and
really could potentially save him
“As a parent, when at first To paint a picture of what or a lot of the boys affected, so
you just think you’re dealing Ethan and others who are there’s no reason to not fight,
with a little bit of hearing loss affected by Hunter syndrome fight, fight.”
and then all of a sudden you’re go through, Lieber created
now dealing with a much more a chart contrasting all the Since his diagnosis, Ethan
complicated, life-limiting dis- appointments Ethan had with has been a student at the Clarke
ease,” she said, “it’s pretty dev- doctors and specialists over a School for Hearing and Speech
astating, to say the least.” given period with those of his and his family, who belonged to
older brother Jonathan, 7. Kesher Israel, has strived to keep
things as normal as possible.
While Jonathan had maybe

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Consider the Benefits of Charitable Giving

FINANCE directly to a favorite charity, to case, you can transfer owner- NoLiMiT_Bkk/Thinkstock you to avoid capital gains taxes.
MICHAEL DEFILLIPO | JE FEATURE naming the charity as the ben- ship of that policy to a charity And finally, as mentioned,
eficiary of your life insurance of your choice and immediately closely held business interest
WRITER AND AUTHOR policy, to setting up a Charitable reap two immediate benefits: you wish to sell. Your donated a CRT allows you to generate
Nelson Henderson once said, Remainder Trust (CRT). an income tax deduction and assets are typically sold by the income for yourself, your fam-
“The true meaning of life is to future premiums paid will be trust, and the sales proceeds ily or anyone you choose for a
plant trees, under whose shade Let’s consider charitable gifts income tax deductible, subject are reinvested and managed period of time that you select.
you do not expect to sit.” of life insurance and CRTs. to limitation. by the trust, which, in turn,
pays you (or someone else you But what about your heirs?
For many of us, that sums Charitable Gifts of Life Charitable Remainder choose) income for a period Despite the tax, non-tax
up why we donate money, Insurance Trusts (CRTs) of time you select. At the end and “feel good” advantages of
property and other assets to of the trust term, the charity donating assets to charity, you
synagogues, educational insti- In its simplest execution, A CRT is a tax-advantaged receives the remainder interest. may be hesitant to give away a
tutions and other charitable using life insurance to benefit a “split-interest” trust that can Be cautioned, however, that a valuable asset that you might
organizations. We may not favorite charity is fairly straight- provide you or someone else CRT is irrevocable. otherwise want to leave to your
expect to benefit personally forward: You apply for (and you choose with benefits, and a children or other heirs. If such
from our actions, but we nev- retain ownership of) a policy, charity you select with benefits The benefits of setting up a feelings have kept you from
ertheless find meaning in shar- name the charity as beneficiary down the road. Thus, there are CRT are many. First, you can implementing a charitable giv-
ing what we have with others. and begin paying the premiums. two beneficiaries: the “income obtain an immediate income ing strategy, consider a Wealth
As long as you retain owner- beneficiary,” which is the per- tax deduction, which is based Replacement Trust. That trust
But “finding meaning” and ship of the policy, the premiums son or persons — including on the net present value of uses life insurance with an
“feeling good” aren’t the only are not income tax deductible. yourself — who will benefit the charity’s remainder inter- Irrevocable Life Insurance
benefits of charitable giving. However, upon your death, the from the trust during the term est. The IRS limits the income Trust (ILIT) to help you
There are tremendous personal charity receives the proceeds of the trust; and the charity, deduction you may take in any achieve your tax, non-tax and
advantages, which not only from the policy free of federal which will benefit at the end of given year to a percentage of charitable objectives without
allow you to accomplish your income and estate taxes, and free the term of the trust. The CRT your adjusted gross income for having to reduce the amount
charitable objectives, but reduce from the costs, delays and pub- term can be based upon your that year. However, it will allow of wealth left to heirs.
the amount of estate taxes, ordi- licity of probate. Furthermore, (or someone else’s) life expec- you to carry forward your Here’s how it works: Income
nary income taxes and capital there are no trusts to set up and tancy, or simply upon a term of deduction, if necessary, for up generated from the CRT (or the
gains taxes you will owe; pro- administer. years not exceeding 20. to five additional years. tax savings that resulted from
vide you or someone you care establishing the CRT) is used
about with a lifetime income; You can also donate an exist- You can donate a wide vari- The second benefit of a CRT to purchase a life insurance
and, with proper planning, still ing life insurance policy to a ety of assets to a CRT, including is a reduction in the amount of policy on your life (or joint lives
leave a substantial portion of favorite charity, or simply have cash, personal property, real estate taxes your heirs will owe of you and your spouse), with a
your assets to your heirs. a charity apply for and own a estate, publicly traded stocks at your death. What’s more, the face amount equal to the value
new policy on your life. For and securities, an interest in amount of the estate tax deduc- of the asset(s) you are donating
In other words, charitable example, you may own a policy an IRA or qualified retirement tion is unlimited — every dollar to charity. The policy is owned
giving — in addition to satis- that you no longer require for plan or, in some cases, even a that passes to the charity is a dol- by the ILIT, which keeps it out
fying a natural inclination to its original purpose. In such a lar on which your heirs will not of your estate. The proceeds at
help others — can be an effec- have to pay taxes. CRTs also allow death are paid to the ILIT free
tive estate planning, retirement from income or estate taxes.
planning or even business suc- ILIT funds are then managed
cession planning strategy. for the trust beneficiaries.
Charitable giving can also be
After a lifetime of hard work an important component of your
and careful planning, do you estate, retirement or business
really want to be that generous succession plan. When executed
to the government? You don’t properly, it can help you provide
have to be. A charitable giving lifetime income to yourself or
strategy essentially allows you others; reduce your current and
to decide how resources you future tax liability; and leave your
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ernment will be spent and will
direct them to the organizations Michael DeFillipo has 14 years of
and causes you care about most. experience in the insurance industry.
He holds Life Accident and Health,
There are a number of char- Series 65, 63, 6 and 7
itable giving strategies that Licenses and received his
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How to Survive Living in a Social Media World

SENIORS side — day or night — due to Talking to others has seemed ferently than viewers of soap about the obsessive quality of
MARCY SHOEMAKER | JE FEATURE our fear of missing a message, to be replaced by texting. opera or reality television. social media. Individuals have
picture or news update. always strived to be like the
YOUNG, MIDDLE-AGED or It would be nice to find a The result, unfortunately, is famous people they followed in
old, our lives are in many ways Is this social media world balance between using tradi- that the social media follower magazines and now on reality
controlled and informed by an improvement in our lives or tional technology, such as writ- develops an unrealistic world television. Reality TV was the
social media platforms. the beginning of our society’s ing thank-you notes or saying view and often views her life precursor in many ways to the
downfall? hello to a friend on the phone, as inferior to her “friends” that social media phase.
We learn about our news and texting and sending mes- she follows on social media.
from Twitter and Facebook. It is hard to remember a sages on Facebook, Instagram The main message is how
We are obsessed with the lives time when people were not and Snapchat. Why do people feel the need to maintain balance in our
of our friends, celebrities and seen looking, holding, texting, to post images of so many lives. The goal is to develop
complete strangers. Younger listening or smiling at their A concern grows when indi- aspects of their lives? Are they this balance while incorpo-
people use Snapchat to send phones taking numerous sel- viduals develop an unrealistic actually living the lives that rating technology, traditional
pictures and videos that fies. Phones accompany us to view of the lives of others that they portray? Social media may communication and a realistic
disappear after a set amount doctor’s appointments, food they follow on social media. just be a way to create a false understanding of others’ lives.
of time. shopping, family dinners, reality, a version of ourselves as
restaurants, weddings, sport- We may believe that our we want to be seen. There will continue to be
And with the prevalence ing events — basically every friends, family, acquain- new forms of technology. And
of smartphones, social media place we go. tances and total strangers are Every generation and time we will continue to need to
has infiltrated every moment living “perfect lives.” We view period in history has adopted find ways to challenge their
of our day. Our phones are What are the implications? others’ lives as superior as new technology. The introduc- obsessive allure while optimiz-
no longer utilitarian appli- It is not unusual to hear criti- their postings demonstrate tion of the television, personal ing their value. l
ances but such a part of our cism of their addictive qualities. ongoing enjoyment at parties, computer and the internet is
lives that they never leave our Many individuals have aban- exotic vacations and popu- no different than the social Marcy Shoemaker, Psy.D., is a staff
doned writing and other tradi- lar restaurants. We become media craze. psychologist at Abramson Center.
tional forms of communicating. absorbed in their lives no dif-
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Herzog Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog spoke Aug. 8 about how things in to fall apart. But the Israeli the opposition in the Knesset,
majority supports the egalitar- said anything negative about
Continued from Page 1 Israel have more subtlety than commonly portrayed. Photo provided ian prayer space. the prime minister, as he
endeavored to strike a tone
complex than outsiders know. rabbi who was arrested for per- from a Keystone Kops-type Two audience members that was balanced and opti-
His speech began with plau- forming a wedding. situation that was quickly asked about the Nation-State mistic. Overall, he encouraged
addressed by Israel’s attorney Law, which Herzog has long the audience to think positive,
dits for Philadelphia’s Jewish This particular story, general, said Herzog. opposed. While acknowledg- learn more and engage.
Federation. Herzog said, was just one ing the law’s failings, Herzog
example of how news from “The underlying result is identified what led up to its “You are worried, I’m wor-
“Isn’t she great?” he said of Israel gets distorted in the positive because the supreme passage: the internecine polit- ried, many Israelis are wor-
Jewish Federation CEO and Diaspora. Generations of legal authority in Israel ical drama that started in the ried,” he said. “But that doesn’t
President Naomi Adler. “Naomi American Jews, he said, don’t declares that Reform and 1990s, the years of debate and mean that it’s over. On the
is regarded as one of the most know what’s going on Israel. Conservative rabbis will not be legal wrangling pitting the contrary, I’m much more hope-
influential [Jewish] Federation prohibited from holding their liberal Supreme Court against ful … because I know what’s
execs in the country.” “Not what you get with 10 weddings,” Herzog said. He right-wing legislators. going on in many quarters of
days of Birthright,” he said, didn’t like the arrest itself, of Israeli society.”
It was Adler who tena- “but what’s really going on in course, “but none of you have Herzog also noted that some
ciously worked to facili- daily life in Israel.” of the issues American Jews He pointed especially to
tate Herzog’s appearance in have with the law — the clause “enormous change” in the
Philadelphia, a city he first Nobody ever offered them an alternative. I about settlements, for instance haredi community.
visited as a child with his late kept on saying for years to the streams, ‘Instead of — are a function of things get-
father, Chaim Herzog, the fighting, start competing in the market.’ Israelis ting lost in translation, a prob- “All human beings are
sixth president of Israel. are yearning for a new type of Jewish identity.” lem he sees all the time. affected by this machine,” he
said, holding up his smart-
“He took me to the Liberty ISAAC HERZOG “There are lot of language phone. “It’s inevitable. You no
Bell to learn about American issues,” Herzog said. “Things longer see the hegemony of
history, and I fell in love with He went on to talk about gotten this perspective that I that are said in Israel — I said one rabbi. My wife works a
American history,” Herzog said. high-profile cases like the just said now.” things in the parliament that if lot in the haredi community.
“There’s something special in Conservative rabbi, the egali- they were interpreted literally … She calls it ‘50 shades of
this city that goes way beyond tarian prayer space at the Kotel He went into greater detail in English would be horren- black.’ You cannot say, ‘I see a
just another metropolis.” and the Nation-State Law, with about the struggle at the Kotel dous to the image of Israel.” black hat and I think I know
behind-the-scenes information because, he said, he was the what he is.’
Now, all these years after that only one of the country’s person who made the prayer Herzog pointed to the word
being moved by the sight of political leaders could know. space at Robinson’s Arch a translated as “settlements,” “So let’s get over all the cat-
Independence Hall, Herzog Individual personalities, polit- reality. He told of late-night a loaded, political word in egorizations and let’s under-
was back to give a speech a ical grandstanding and even phone calls, secret meetings English. But in Hebrew, “it stand that there’s a lot of work
few blocks from a building unwitting incompetence all and bridge-building, includ- doesn’t mean anything with to be done. And I tell all my
named for his wife’s cousin, played a role in how such events ing ongoing dealings with settlements in the context of brothers and sisters in the
Sidney Hillman. developed. Yet by the time Jews Philadelphia native Rabbi settlement activity in the West United States: Pick up your
in the Diaspora get wind of Andy Sacks. The actions of Bank,” Herzog said. head and fight.”
But Herzog didn’t speech- something, years of context Sacks, as well as two very dis-
ify for long. Instead, he get lost in attention-grabbing parate groups — the Women Similarly, Herzog said Adler was pleased with
opened it up to audience headlines. of the Wall and an extremist the bill’s language about the Herzog’s visit.
questions. The first was about haredi contingent — Herzog Diaspora has been miscon-
pluralism in Israel. Regarding the Conservative said, caused the arrangement strued, which he knew would “It was an immense honor
rabbi, the arrest stemmed he so carefully put into place happen and warned haredi for Philadelphia to host JAFI
“This is the question, actu- leadership about. Chairman Isaac Herzog at
ally,” Herzog said. one of his very first stops
The language in the bill since taking on his new role,”
Herzog dove into a history about Arabic, however, took she said. “Mr. Herzog has
of Israeli society, noting that Herzog and many of his col- dedicated his life and career
for decades most Israelis didn’t leagues in government aback. to the service of the state
practice religion and, when of Israel, and it is our hope
they did go to synagogue, it “The whole parliament went this new position will allow
was to the Orthodox shul in to Netanyahu,” Herzog said of him to further connect com-
their neighborhood. the effort to strike that part munities across the globe to
of the bill. “It’s not correct, it our Jewish homeland. The
“Nobody ever offered them doesn’t radiate equality and it Jewish Federation of Greater
an alternative. I kept on say- only hurts the good name of Philadelphia has always had
ing for years to the streams, Israel. [But Netanyahu] insisted. a strong relationship with
‘Instead of fighting, start com- The damage that came, the JAFI, and we look forward
peting in the market.’ Israelis mind boggling of Jews all over to using the meaningful dia-
are yearning for a new type of the world, and Israelis, for that logue we started today with
Jewish identity.” matter, has been enormous. Mr. Herzog to build greater
And I think it’s part of Bibi’s impact.”
Now that Conservative and campaign. It’s clear to me he
Reform streams are viewed, wants to talk to his base.” [email protected];
Herzog said, quite favorably, 215-832-0747
there are inevitable tensions It was the only time
with the Orthodox-controlled Herzog, the onetime leader of
Chief Rabbinate. Such tensions
cause big, splashy news stories,
like that of the Conservative

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Alliance Jewish Alliance to say we are very much against
in every city hate and very much toward
Continued from Page 1 where the ADL wanting to make this — our
has an office. community, our world — a
its creation in 1913 to “stop the “For this better place,” he said. “Being
defamation of the Jewish peo- country to make here and saying that the Jewish
ple, and to secure justice and progress on people and the black commu-
fair treatment to all.” anti-Semitism nity, we’re all here and here to
and racism,” he stay and stand up tall in the
“We must all recognize that said, “blacks and face of hate is really important
we are living in a moment when Jews must work to me.”
those in our country, those who together.”
hate blacks, who hate Jews, During the The alliance committee is a
who hate anyone different from announcement, purposefully small group of just
them, feel emboldened,” he said. Left: Mayor Jim Kenney speaks during the event. Right: Black-Jewish Alliance Co-Chair Stoddart high- about 18 or 20 leaders evenly
“They seek an America that is Blane Stoddart Photos by Marissa Stern lighted a key representing both communi-
radically different from the one ties, said Robin Burstein, senior
the ADL has been fighting for program of the associate regional director.
for so many years, and that is nessman who serves as co-chair from Southern Lehigh High alliance, “Sharing Stories;
why our work is not yet done.” of the alliance, attended his School of students calling black Sharing Ourselves,” created While the leadership is
first ADL event a few years ago classmates “cotton pickers” and in partnership with houses of small, they are hoping to make
Mayor Jim Kenney com- and had a conversation with using “Heil Hitler” salutes. worship in which members a big impact through programs
mended the ADL and reflected ADL Regional Director Nancy Indeed, per a report, since of both communities come across the entire community.
on growing up in South Philly Baron-Baer. the beginning of 2017, ADL’s together in conversation.
with a significant Jewish com- The alliance is a chance to Center for Extremism has The first program was “We really want to promote
munity, meeting Holocaust sur- stand together “against the twin tracked more than 900 white held over the summer at understanding,” she said. “We
vivors who lived nearby and evils of racism and anti-Semi- supremacist propaganda inci- Congregation Beth Or with want when there are incidents
hearing their stories. tism,” he said. dents. The 2017-18 school year Bethlehem Baptist Church. that happen for blacks and Jews
“We now live in a time when saw a 77 percent increase of “Having Beth Or hosting to stand together against it.”
His life was enriched as a result the forward progress we have incidents on campus from the that event is a huge part of
of knowing them and learning of made as a nation is now in previous year. building community, build- As the initial conversations
their resilience, he said. jeopardy of being taken away “Nothing has changed. ing bridges between commu- about forming the alliance began
by a stroke of a pen or with the Racism is cyclical,” Stoddart nities and making it a happier, before the events that transpired
“I can’t imagine what a appointment of one more justice said. “So we must be vigilant. safer place without hate in in Charlottesville, the rally was
Holocaust survivor must’ve of the Supreme Court,” he said. We must work together to our world,” said Associate only a further impetus.
thought watching the tiki “The Black-Jewish Alliance is move the needle forward in real Rabbi Jason Bonder, who was
torches of Charlottesville and an attempt to continue to move time so that we can progress at the event representing the “We … knew because of
listening to what they were our nation forward.” as a country, and right now synagogue. those events that there are peo-
spouting,” he said, calling the He pointed to the innumera- I feel that we are heading in Making the world a better ple out there who hate both
rally a “despicable display of ble incidents that have occurred the wrong direction. And the place is engrained in Jewish Jewish people and black people,
hatred and bigotry.” since his first ADL encounter Black-Jewish Alliance stops the values, he noted, and the story- that we needed to stand strong
— including swastikas painted needle and helps us to move in telling sessions and the alliance and be allies together, that that
Of Philadelphia, he said, on public spaces and private the right direction.” partnership is one place to start. image is powerful,” she said.
“We have absolutely zero toler- homes, and reports of racist While the Philadelphia pro- “It was important to me to “So when incidents happen, we
ance for all forms of hate and and anti-Semitic insults hurled gram is serving as the “guinea represent Congregation Beth will be able to stand up and say,
discrimination. When we see at students, such as one report pig,” his goal is to have a Black- Or and also the Jewish people ‘We won’t stand for this any
such acts, we must continue to longer.’”
speak out and condemn them.”
[email protected];
The alliance was born after 215-832-0740
Blane Stoddart, a local busi-

Goldstein Temple University said gations at AEPi made by at least Champaign and Vanderbilt “We have implemented new
Goldstein is not currently three women. University, have faced past required online training for
Continued from Page 6 enrolled. allegations of sexual assault. all new members to make sure
Waxman said he couldn’t Additional chapters have faced they understand the policies,”
night that was the subject of this On April 20, Temple comment on whether these two disciplinary measures for hazing he said in an Aug. 7 email. “I’m
case, she is making an allegation University Police issued a complainants are two of those and underage drinking. currently working from AEPi’s
that he did something improper.” notice saying that the uni- women or whether more charges 105th International Convention
versity had received several will be brought stemming from Though AEPi’s policies and we have brought in sev-
De Marco noted that the credible reports of underage other alleged incidents at AEPi. against sexual harassment and eral innovative and compelling
complainant continued to drinking, excessive use of assault have not changed, AEPi speakers to discuss issues of
attend events at the fraternity alcohol, possible drug use and The day after Goldstein was is looking into how to better harassment, abuse and assault
house after the alleged assault sexual misconduct, including arrested on this second set of communicate those policies, said with the hundreds of under-
took place, despite knowing she sexual assault, at AEPi. This led charges, AEPi held the first day Jonathan Pierce, a past interna- graduate brothers in atten-
might run into Goldstein. to the university’s decision to of its annual international con- tional president of the AEPi fra- dance here.”
suspend the fraternity chapter. vention in Phoenix. ternity and its media spokesman.
“He’s no different than any [email protected];
other 21-year-old college kid,” de According to multiple news Across the country, chapters Pierce said this year’s annual 215-832-0729
Marco said. “We are confident reports then, investigators were of the fraternity, such as those convention included speakers to
that justice will prevail in both looking into sexual assault alle- at the College of Charleston, the address some of these problems.
of these cases.” University of Illinois at Urbana-

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THE VIEW FROM HERE

With Friends Like These

BY JOSHUA RUNYAN Jacob Kornbluh, of people for- Bette Midler and Natalie the only Pennsylvanians who paring Israel’s security fence
ever banned from the Jerusalem Portman occupy the No. 1, 5 continue to be listed as cospon- to Trump’s proposed Mexican
FOR CERTAIN RECENT gen- Heritage House (as opposed to and 7 spots, respectively.) sors of H.R. 4391, the Promoting wall and denouncing both. (To
erations of American Jews, vis- the Heritage House-Jerusalem Human Rights by Enduring his credit, Booker ended up
iting Jerusalem’s Old City was Hostel, as the now-unrelated Few people are taking this Israeli Military Detention apologizing for the photo, and
synonymous with spending a half of the women’s operation whole affair seriously, and I of Palestinian Children Act. said that he didn’t know what
night or two — or more — at is known) for unnamed “crimes doubt that Midler or Portman Several weeks ago, I called out was on the sign he was holding
the Heritage House, welcoming against the Jewish People.” — or for that matter, former Evans, a Philadelphia Democrat, or the views of the people he
men’s and women’s hostels in the U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan in this column for his sup- was photographed with.)
Jewish Quarter founded in 1985 I haven’t made the list, but I Shapiro, who appears at No. 4 port of the legislation and his
by the late Rabbi Meir Shuster. probably should, because along- — have been banging down the office’s weak justification, which And lest anyone think that
side such entries as Michael door of the center begging for explained his endorsing a key these problems are purely a
When combined with Chabon, Jewish Voice for Peace entry. But I decided to address item of JVP’s legislative agenda creature of the left, you’d be
Shabbat meals at local residents’ affiliates and “Peace Now staff this blip on the radar of global on the grounds that the con- hard-pressed to deny that the
homes arranged by Jeff Seidel’s and supporters” — organiza- Jewish news because now, more gressman cares about children. rise in anti-Semitism that has
Jewish Student Centers, the tions and people with whom than ever, Israel does need helped fuel the candidacies of
experience became a hallmark I have deep disagreements on friends; blacklisting anyone Evans’ office hasn’t said any- Republican white supremacists
for thousands of backpacking Israeli policy — the list excludes who disagrees with a Kahanist thing more about the matter, in California and Illinois is
university students open to “all Times of Israel staff,” “all worldview, though, makes for a but Doyle, an Allegheny County anything other than the log-
exploring their Jewish identities Haaretz staff,” “CNN staff,” small circle of compatriots. Democrat, authored an op-ed in ical result of a certain style
as well as enjoying the practi- “New York Times staff,” and the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle of politics now practiced in
cally free accommodations. Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief With the launch of hun- last week defending his name on Washington that has valued
Yaakov Katz from the Heritage dreds of rockets last week from the bill. Although the bill implic- extremism over moderation.
Today, the picture that House and its activities. Hamas positions in Gaza into itly and falsely accuses Israel of
emerges from the men’s side such neighboring Israeli com- detaining Palestinian children As it turns out, people like
of the Heritage House is not I’m no enemy of the munities as Sderot and Netivot, in military jails in contravention Packer are making the same
one of openness, but of the cur- Jewish people (although I’ve as well as the torching of thou- of international law, Doyle — mistake as those prodding
rent director, Rabbi Ben Packer, been called that by disgrun- sands of acres of Israeli farm- who voted for such demonstra- Doyle and Booker. They’re
insulating himself against an tled readers furious over hav- land from flaming kites and bly pro-Israel bills as the Hamas treating Jews, Jewish identity
ever-widening group of Jews he’s ing the temerity to publish a balloons sent by Palestinians Human Shields Prevention Act and the Jewish state as sepa-
labeled sonei yisrael or “haters of handful of columns critical of in Gaza, it is clear that now and the Taylor Force Act — rate things. In Packer’s case,
Israel.” He’s promulgated a list, President Donald Trump and is a perfect time to reassess maintains that his support is in he’s equating disagreement
now public thanks to the Twitter Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin the positions of officials in keeping with how he looks at leg- with his brand of pro-Israel
work of Chasidic journalist Netanyahu), but having spent a Washington and elsewhere. islation: “Will this help promote politics as incompatible with
summer interning at the Post, the security of Israel and is it Judaism, while JVP and oth-
having family on staff at the For all the good that sen- consistent with our values?” ers treat Israel as incompatible
Times of Israel, counting certain ators and representatives in with their brand of Judaism.
members of the Times staff as Congress have done on behalf How singling Israel out
professional acquaintances and of the Jewish state, such as for disapprobation when the They’re all wrong.
being the editor-in-chief of this the billions in military aid the other side sends children to At the end of the day, Jews,
publication, I consider myself U.S. sends Israel, any politician attack Israeli forces is in keep- Judaism and Israel are all
sufficiently entrenched in the singling out Israel for nega- ing with American values is remarkably intertwined, and
Jewish journalism world to meet tive treatment while it faces beyond me. But it seems to be a being a friend to one must also
Packer’s clearly minimal stan- down the proverbial barrel of common failure of logic among make one a friend to all. l
dards for being blacklisted. the Palestinian gun deserves certain elected officials of late.
at the very least to have their Just take the case of N.J. Sen. Joshua Runyan is the editor-
(Were I on the list, I’d be in friendship questioned. Cory Booker, who was photo- in-chief of the Jewish Exponent.
the company of some famous graphed holding a sign com- He can be reached at jrunyan@
celebrities, too, as Jon Stewart, Into that camp I place Reps. jewishexponent.com.
Dwight Evans and Mike Doyle,

Is America Great, or Good?

BY MARGOT HORWITZ studying the system for his own Among the most compelling he finally understood “the gogues and mosques, places
new country, de Tocqueville of de Tocqueville’s reactions secret of her genius and power. where the righteousness the
NEARLY 200 YEARS ago, spent nine months looking into was finding “righteousness” in America is great because she Frenchman found still means
French diplomat and historian the soul of America. From his the nation’s churches. Beyond is good, and if America ever reaching out to the less fortu-
Alexis de Tocqueville came to travel and exploration came a the “harbors … rivers … mines ceases to be good, she will nate, in whatever way neces-
the United States, ostensibly to remarkable book, Democracy … and world commerce,” or cease to be great.” sary and possible. The Hebrew
explore the new nation’s penal in America, which to this day even the “democratic Congress
system. But instead of merely rings with truth and substance. and matchless Constitution,” In our day, certainly, See Horwitz, Page 18
“churches” also means syna-

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Holocaust Museum’s Exhibit Makes KVETCH ’N KVELL

Excuses for FDR American Jews Must Speak Out
RECENTLY, IN RESPONSE to the passage by Israel’s Knesset
BY RAFAEL MEDOFF flicted with the exhibit’s theme that the exhibit asks, “Why didn’t of the so-called Nation-State Bill, responses to the bill from the
of a weak, hapless Roosevelt rescue ever become a priority?” American Jewish community have been mixed (“We Do Need to
THE MOST IMPORTANT who had no choice but to fol- But that’s the wrong question. Talk, But Don’t Expect Consensus,” July 26). Many high-ranking
person in the story of America’s low public opinion — an FDR American Jewish leaders have objected to different aspects of the
response to the Holocaust, who was a prisoner of the Rescue didn’t have to become bill, while others defend it. It is fair to say that the strident argu-
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, immigration policies initiated a priority for Jews to be saved. ments on both sides have taken on lives of their own.
was not mentioned even once in by the Hoover administration. There were numerous steps the
a recent article about the new Roosevelt administration could Adding his voice to the fray, Exponent editor-in-chief Joshua
“Americans and the Holocaust” In a particularly egregious have taken that would have Runyan’s column portrays correctly some of the issues being
exhibit at the United States misstatement, the exhibit involved minimal effort and not debated. He then uses his column to scold American Jews for weigh-
Holocaust Memorial Museum. claims that “most [German interfered with the war effort. ing in on the issues that concern us. He further suggests that, since
But perhaps that’s not surpris- Jews] did not have enough Israel is a democracy, those wishing to weigh in on issues in Israel
ing, since Roosevelt is reduced money to qualify for immigra- For example, the presi- should move there and vote: “That’s how democracies work,” he
to such a minor figure in the tion” to the United States. dent could have permitted stated. Otherwise, he implied, we have no right to protest.
exhibit itself. the immigration quotas to
But in fact, nothing in U.S. be filled. That didn’t require To make his point, Runyan seems to taunt the 80 percent of
The exhibit blames the law required a visa applicant to an act of Congress or a pub- Americans who are against the iron-clad control of marriages
Roosevelt administration’s fail- possess a specific sum of money. lic controversy. Or Roosevelt and divorces in Israel by the Chief Rabbinate. Part of that con-
ure to aid European Jewry on There was no monetary thresh- could have permitted empty trol involves preventing and/or refusing to recognize marriages
public opinion, former President old for immigrants. Individual troop transport ships return- or divorces performed in Israel by non-Orthodox rabbis. Of
Herbert Hoover and a few bad U.S. consuls in Germany ing from Europe to carry refu- course, 80 percent of American Jews, all non-Orthodox and some
guys in the State Department decided whether they thought gees. Those ships were too light Orthodox Jews would like to know that whether here or there,
— but never the president. an applicant had sufficient to sail and had to be weighed their rabbis and religious status would be recognized throughout
Most Americans recall FDR as means — or American relatives down with ballast. the Jewish world.
a strong, decisive leader, but in — to support them. And the
the Holocaust Museum’s new consuls made those decisions in Perhaps the best-known Israel is a democracy and we should expect this from Israel as
exhibit, he becomes the Incredible accordance with the president’s example of what the United well. In fact, as things stand today, Israel is the only westernized
Disappearing President. overall policy of suppressing States could have done, with- country that sanctions by law discrimination against certain
refugee immigration below out making rescue a priority, (non-Orthodox) Jews and their forms of religious expression.
When the exhibit does men- the limits allowed by law. As a was to bomb Auschwitz, or
tion Roosevelt, it is to excuse result, the quota from Germany the railways and bridges over American Jews are not asking, nor should they ask, for a say in
and minimize his responsibility was filled in only one of FDR’s which Jews were deported. U.S. matters of security. But when it comes to the Jewish nature of the
for his own policies. For exam- 12 years in office, and 190,000 planes repeatedly flew over state of Israel, when it comes to issues of discrimination against
ple, the exhibit defends FDR’s quota places sat unused. Auschwitz in 1944 when they American Jews and when it comes to the status of democracy
refusal, from 1933 to 1938, to bombed oil factories that were and religious freedom in Israel, American Jews not only have the
publicly criticize Hitler’s perse- The exhibit claims that there adjacent to the death camp. For right but the obligation to speak out against the injustices and
cution of the Jews. A text panel was nothing Roosevelt could do those planes to have dropped a inequities we perceive.
claims that “the accepted rules of to admit more refugees, because few bombs on the gas cham-
international diplomacy obliged the public was against increasing bers and crematoria, or on the Rabbi Neil Cooper | Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El, Wynnewood
them to respect Germany’s right immigration, even as Holocaust transportation routes leading
to govern its own citizens and atrocities were becoming known. to the camp, would not have Jewish Success Rooted in Unity
not intervene on behalf of those delayed victory over the Nazis. I AM DISTURBED by the tone among letters to the editor of
being targeted.” But once again, the exhibit is the Exponent (“Dog Whistles Are Real,” Aug. 9). It’s great that so
distorting the historical record. Even if bombings only many Jews are active in the political process of our country. We
On the crucial issue of The exhibit shows many polls slowed the pace of the mass- clearly don’t all agree with which political party/philosophy is
Roosevelt’s immigration pol- from the 1930s and early 1940s murder process, that would best for the country and the state of Israel.
icy, the exhibit omits import- demonstrating public oppo- have been significant. At its
ant information. The exhibit sition to immigration. But it peak, 12,000 Jews were being Some people feel that Israel is important but they feel the future
does not mention that clergy fails to explain that after the gassed in Auschwitz every day. of this country might be more important. And others feel that
(rabbis), professors and stu- tide of the war turned in 1943 Israel is so important that they feel that is their first allegiance.
dents could have been admit- and substantial information Unfortunately, the exhibit
ted — within the existing law about the massacres reached gets too caught up in mak- But I implore those with strong opinions to soften the tone of
— with no numerical limit. America, public opinion did ing excuses for Roosevelt to their discourse. For the most part I have seen few (or zero) people
Nor is there any mention of change. The exhibit omits the acknowledge these facts. But who have been swayed by someone from the other side.
FDR’s rejection of the propos- April 1944 Gallup poll which making excuses for FDR’s
als that were made to admit found 70 percent of the public abandonment of the Jews We are a small people. We cannot afford to be split.
refugees temporarily to U.S. in favor of granting temporary should not be part of the muse- Think about the effect a posting will have on the Jewish com-
territories. haven to Jewish refugees. um’s mission. l munity. Will it serve to divide or unite? Let’s spend time listening
to each other, instead of trying to convince each other.
Of course, acknowledging Daniel Greene, the exhib- Rafael Medoff is founding director We will be much stronger if we are together. A generation ago,
those options would have con- it’s lead curator, was quoted in of the David S. Wyman Institute for the Jewish community worked together to help free Soviet Jews.
Washington Jewish Week saying Holocaust Studies. We were successful because we were together.

Bernie Dishler | Elkins Park

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Israel and Judaism Are Alive and Horwitz
Well at Northeastern University Hillel
Continued from Page 16

BY GILAD SKOLNICK student leaders “tabling” in Israel with us at some point phrase tikkun olam, “repair- ter and television hero to chil-
support of Israel or members of during their time here. They ing the world,” is spot on in dren everywhere — mentions
THE ONLINE NONPROFIT our supported student group. return with a new or renewed describing the efforts needed the importance of the Hebrew
site theconversation.com ran sense of enthusiasm about par- to bring a measure of succor phrase, describing the impor-
an article by Northeastern Waxman’s work seems intent ticipating in Jewish life and to the increasing numbers of tance of bringing goodness
University Professor Dov on politicizing Israel — exploit- attend more programs about underserved, undervalued and into the world. There are even
Waxman titled “As Israel turns ing a lack of support for the Israel, such as the “Onward underprivileged people in des- more obstacles today than
70, many young American current Israeli government to Israel” internship program. perate need. when Rogers was spreading
Jews turn away.” He argues that promote a wider disdain for the his loving message, and the
young Jews are less connected State of Israel. But Northeastern Non-Jewish students are also My own temple, Main Line need for active involvement
to Israel than ever before, and University students are able to growing interested in Israel. Reform, is one of many reli- is critical.
that they are no longer inter- distinguish between the two, For the third year in a row, 40 gious institutions working to
ested or comfortable with the just as they can distinguish non-Jewish students have cho- make life easier for the less When we reconsider de
idea of a Jewish state. between their love of the United sen to spend their spring break fortunate. Aiding struggling Tocqueville’s message, we
States and their feelings towards with Hillel volunteering on an refugees through HIAS, creat- think about our hopes for the
Waxman’s body of work any particular occupant of the Israel Defense Forces’ base. They, ing projects to ease the plight nation. There are those who
suggests that he wishes this to White House. The fact that too, are excited to visit a country of the food insecure, develop- want it to be great, but how to
be the case, but there are many students have proved more where about half of the world’s ing libraries and literacy work- make that happen? Through
reasons to doubt his conclu- resilient and less malleable is Jews live — a place fundamental shops for adults and children, the use of blunt, bullying
sion. For starters, he should fortunate, given the attempts to three of the world’s major reli- and joining in marches and force against any and all
leave his office and walk across by professors to leverage their gions, where there is 3,000 thou- other gun control programs antagonists?
the street to my Hillel to see the position of influence over stu- sand years of Jewish history. They — these are only a few of our
reality on the ground. dents in creating a following for are intrigued to be in the only efforts. We connect through- Or perhaps by follow-
their false narrative. place where a dead language was out the year with churches ing the better angels of our
Over the past few years, brought back to life, in the home and food pantries to meld a nature, even when it is not easy.
Northeastern University Hillel In his article, Waxman of countless ancient and mod- healthier community, fighting Whether through the words
has experienced the opposite of makes his case using a not par- ern miracles, and in a country the injustice that is trauma- of a 19th century diplomat or
young Jews “distancing” them- ticularly relevant and outdated with few natural resources, which tizing so many trying to live a a 20th century minister — or
selves from Israel. We sent more survey from half a decade ago. leverages the talent of its peo- decent life. any of the thousands of folks
than 120 students to Israel this He also cites a survey from San ple while flourishing in an un- seeking to improve the human
year — more than 10 percent of Francisco, which is perhaps friendly neighborhood. All of this The term tikkun olam was condition — the answer is
the total Jewish student body at not representative of the entire is happening while anti-Semitism given a national spotlight in clear. Before America can be
the university. Student engage- United States, considering its is growing in the United States, the terrific new documentary great, it must be good. l
ment was high despite secu- population’s long history of and when many in Europe no Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
rity threats such as Palestinian leaning to the far left. longer feel safe being publicly During the film, the late Fred Margot Horwitz is a writer and
rocket attacks from Gaza (and identifiable as Jews. Rogers — a Christian minis- activist based in Bryn Mawr.
more recently, Iranian missiles For decades, there have been
from Syria). We are witnessing those who warn that Israel’s A favorite thing about serv- Statement From the Publisher
an increased desire over recent support is on the decline. Yet ing as executive director of
years by Jewish students to in polls by Pew and Gallup, Northeastern’s Hillel is seeing We are a diverse community. The views expressed in the opinion columns and letters
explore their Jewish homeland. overall support for Israel is the hundreds of students who
holding steady. A March 2018 are passionate about the Jewish published in the Jewish Exponent are those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect
When we brought Artists Gallup poll showed that three people. We help by fostering an
for Israel to Northeastern, out of four Americans have a environment where people can the views of the officers and boards of the Jewish Publishing Group and/or the Jewish
hundreds of students partici- favorable view of Israel. This is feel pride in being Jewish and Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Send letters to [email protected] or fax to
pated, and our Israel-themed the same as what polls showed in Israel, the sole democracy 215-569-3389. Letters should be a maximum of 200 words and may be edited for clarity
Shabbats typically exceed room nearly 30 years ago. in the Middle East. This Yom and brevity. Unsigned letters will not be published.
capacity, with attendance well Kippur, as our people have been
over 100 students. Students for It comes as no surprise that saying for thousands of years, Join the
Justice in Palestine launched students here are excited to students will say: “Next Year in conversation!
four campaigns supporting the be involved and active with Jerusalem!” If you’re a student
boycott, divestment and sanc- organizations such as Hasbara, at Northeastern though, there’s Tell us what you’re thinking
tions (BDS) movement against CAMERA, StandWithUs, a good probability that it will and interact with the community
Israel over the past three years, Jewish National Fund-USA, be this year. l at jewishexponent.com
yet student senators over- Israel on Campus Coalition Connect with us on
whelmingly defeated divest- and others. Students here have Gilad Skolnick is the executive di-
ment resolutions each time. If met the rise of anti-Israel cam- rector of Northeastern University
you walk through campus on pus activism with their own Hillel in Boston. This article was
an average day, you will see pro-Israel campus activism. distributed by JNS.org.
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Lifestyles/Culture

‘Maktub’ Plays Bombing, Mobsters for Comedy

FILM Bar Mitzvah for the son of a
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF single mother Russian emigre;
and help a forlorn 40-year-old
A MOVIE THAT has “mob- woman get pregnant.
sters” and “bomb attack” in its
description probably wouldn’t In doing so, there are outra-
strike you as a comedy. geous antics and plotting galore
— some of which includes the
But Maktub, a 2017 Israeli two taking turns dressing in
film that recently debuted on drag so they can retrieve notes
Netflix, can definitely be clas- from the women’s section (they
sified as such. don’t want to be sexist and
only grant men’s wishes, after
The film was written by and all) and while their crossdress-
stars Guy Amir and Hanan ing could easily come across as
Savyon, well-known actors and insensitive, it effectively trans-
frequent collaborators in Israel, lates as funny.
as Steve and Chuma, two low-
level mobsters who miraculously There are subplots, as well,
(or perhaps fatefully, as the title some which have more seri-
means “fate” in Arabic) become ous undertones, particularly
the sole survivors of a bombing for Steve, who plans on using
at a Jerusalem restaurant. That the cash to make a new life in
inspires them to give up their America and seeking a fortune
criminal ways and start anew. selling fish kebabs.

Steve, however, has been

What works the best in this film is the chemistry
and ease Guy Amir and Hanan Savyon share. This
is probably not surprising given their long
working history.

After Chuma encourages his secretly battling the lingering Guy Amir and Hanan Savyon in Maktub Photos via jerusalemfilmfund.com
friend that they should go give aftereffects of a father running off
thanks at the Western Wall, on his family, which has affected a lot of bloody noses. one-eyed man’s eyeball. Steve is always wearing a suit
Steve accidentally ends up tak- his own journey with fatherhood. But there are also plenty of What works the best in this and believes in the finer things
ing a note from the wall, giving truly laugh-out-loud moments, film is the chemistry and ease in life, while Chuma is most
them the idea to start answer- A young boy, a soccer player, many of which are thanks to the Amir and Savyon share. This is comfortable in jeans and is a
ing the wishes written on the writes a note to be placed in the dialogue as well as visual gags. probably not surprising given bit more of a romantic. But
papers stuffed in the holy walls. Kotel ahead of a big game that he For instance, Steve and Chuma their long working history — together they have each other’s
wishes his absent father would had worked for Kaslassy col- the pair have written over 280 backs and support each other,
They can do this, as they come back to watch the match. lecting protection money from episodes for seven different even when Steve buys a plane
ran off with a briefcase with Through interlaced scenes various restaurants. They had a series that have been viewed ticket and Chuma decides he
$400,000 worth of shekels that of Chuma taking care of the one-eyed Chechen man serve more than 80 million times, per isn’t going with his friend.
was supposed to be given to boy with his mother, Lizo, and as their lookout at the eatery JTA — and how frequently they
their mobster boss, Kaslassy bringing packages and enve- whose bombing they survived work together, but it truly shines The film runs close to two
(Itzik Cohen). lopes he says are from Steve, you — their Chechen lookout, through in this film. As it is hours in Hebrew with English
sort of get what’s going on. however, did not (which also really a buddy comedy, the bud- subtitles, but it doesn’t feel
That will catch up with leads to a funny scene in which dies really need to work together nearly that long because the
them later, of course, but in the Without any spoilers, this Kaslassy and his right-hand and be believable — and these story is engrossing, at times
meantime, the two find they plotline — however deeper man travel to Chechnya to look two definitely make it work. endearing and mostly just
get a rush from helping others than the rest of the film — for him) and later, a group of And the friendship itself truly funny. l
— who knew? — and use some wraps up with a rather surpris- kids are playing with a marble is believable. Their characters
of the cash to help a man who ing and heartwarming ending. that turns out to be a certain are different from one another; [email protected];
works long hours and fears 215-832-0740
his wife thinks he doesn’t love As it is sort of a mob movie,
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Exhibit Turns the Lens on Life in Tel Aviv

ARTS of people and life experi- the Jewish Federation he was Photos from “Humans of Tel Aviv” Photos provided
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF ences. There are immigrants tasked with helping plan a
from Singapore, Mozambique, community-wide celebration
HAYA SAID SHE would Denmark and more; Jews and of Israel’s 70th birthday.
rather look like Purim than Muslims; religious and secu-
Tisha B’Av, and with the pink lar; gay and straight; people In event planning discus-
highlights in her big blonde with disabilities; millennial sions, community members
hair, she pulls it off. hipsters; and eccentric elderly. and the other event planners
A caption accompanying each mentioned that the celebration
Javier is grateful social photo tells just some of the should give viewers a feel for
media allows him to connect to subjects’ life stories. what Israel is like in its full
his family 10,000 miles away. complexity.
During his travels abroad,
David has lived in a histor- Kaganovitz was often frus- That idea reminded Zaremba
ically Yemenite neighborhood trated by how, when people in of “Humans of Tel Aviv.”
in Tel Aviv for 75 years, and other countries heard he was
though the neighborhood has from Israel, they first thought “The art speaks for itself,” he
grown and gentrified over the of conflict and war. said. “[Kaganovitz] is frankly
course of decades, he never inspired by the same notion that
wants to leave. He launched “Humans of inspired me to try to bring his
Tel Aviv” on Facebook in April work here, which was helping
Haya, Javier and David are 2012, partly as a remedy. The people see beyond the headlines
just some of the hundreds of Facebook page notes that the and helping people see other
Tel Aviv residents that Erez first step to multiculturalism is people for who they are.”
Kaganovitz has photographed understanding the culture and
for a series called “Humans of values of others. The goal of the exhibit,
Tel Aviv.” Inspired by “Humans Zaremba said, is to give the
of New York,” Kaganovitz’s To get the photos, Kaganovitz community a chance to get an
series seeks to share the com- strolls through Tel Aviv, stop- idea of what it’s like to just be a
plexity and diversity of life in ping strangers so he can snap person in Israel.
Israel’s second-largest city. their portrait and ask them per-
sonal questions. “It sounds very trite, but
Thirty-two of these photos Israelis are as much fun and
will make an appearance in Since 2012, Kaganovitz has complex and exasperating as
Sister Cities Park from Aug. 21 posted more than 1,100 pho- any other people on this planet
to Sept. 3. The Jewish Federation tos, and the Facebook page has and, unfortunately, the conflict
of Greater Philadelphia has grown to more than 45,000 is what grabs the headlines,” he
partnered with Citizens followers. continued. “This is a way to move
Diplomacy International (CDI) past the conflict and to really see
to put on the exhibit. The exhi- “You really have to take it a society for what it is, a really
bition celebrates Israel’s 70th in in its totality,” said Hillel dynamic, vibrant place where
anniversary and, with the CDI Zaremba, assistant director young and old live together.”
partnership, it also acknowl- of community engagement at
edges the sister-city relation- the Jewish Federation, who Zaremba tried to choose
ship between Philadelphia and organized the exhibit. “One “Humans of Tel Aviv” photos
Tel Aviv. story just reflects one facet. It that exemplified the breadth of
reflects one person’s story. The life in the city. He didn’t want
Later this fall, “Humans totality of the stories, putting to sugarcoat Tel Aviv: One
of Tel Aviv” will return to them together, shows you an photo, for example, shows a
Philadelphia, where it will run amazing city where, as some man scrounging in a trash can.
from Oct. 4 to Dec. 31 at the of our publicity goes, people And, of course, he picked out
National Museum of American rub shoulders. Orthodox rub photos that were striking.
Jewish History (NMAJH). shoulders with Ethiopians,
with all sorts of different “You will see a range of feel-
“Contrary to what many lifestyles.” ings and opinions about Israel,
people may think, Tel Aviv about their heritage, about life
is not a bubble,” Kaganovitz Zaremba first saw photos in general,” Zaremba said. “It
told Haaretz. “It has every- from “Humans of Tel Aviv” can’t all be funneled into a
thing — Chasidim, gays, rich, several years ago, when he did political prism because most
poor, refugees, homeless and social media for the Israeli of these things have nothing
hipsters.” consulate that used to exist in to do with politics. They have
Philadelphia. to do with life and a vision of
Kaganovitz did not respond living.” l
to requests for an interview. He did not have an oppor-
tunity to do much with the [email protected];
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gbh007/Thinkstock She said it doesn’t require COCONUT BLENDER PIE
a crust, as it sort of forms Makes one 9-inch pie
Insider Tricks Dinner its own, but it is also kind
of custardy. And you throw 3 eggs
FOOD the whole thing together in a 2 cups milk
blender in 5 minutes and pour ¾ cup sugar
it in the pie pan. ½ cup flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
Well, I had to have a slice Pinch of salt
and I had to have the recipe. 1 teaspoon vanilla
The traditional version appears 1½ cups shredded coconut
below, but you could easily ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon
make this non-dairy by swap-
ping the butter for coconut oil butter, melted
and the whole milk for coco-
nut milk. I used unsweetened Heat your oven to 350
coconut; if you use the sweet- degrees and spray a 9-inch pie
ened variety, simply reduce the pan with oil.
sugar to ½ cup.
Place all the ingredients
I preferred this chilled, par- in a blender and mix them
ticularly in the summer, but thoroughly.
there is certainly a contingent
who like it at room tempera- Pour the mixture into the pie
ture or even a bit warm from pan and bake for 45 to 60 min-
the oven. Be sure not to slice it utes until the pie is golden brown
while it is piping hot or it will and firm through the middle.
not hold its shape.
The pie can be served warm,
at room temperature or chilled. l

KERI WHITE | JE FOOD COLUMNIST trickier to cook, leaving less (wine, lemon or lime juice, Bet_Noire/Thinkstock
room for error, because it can soy sauce, vinegar)/
I RECENTLY DISCOVERED dry out quickly. seasoning (garlic, salt,
two fantastic tricks: One involves ginger, spices)
the grill, the other a pie. When I asked the fishmon- 2 lemons, sliced in ¼-inch
ger about it, she advised me to rounds
I found the grill trick bake it to avoid this issue. But
online while I was surfing it was a beastly hot day and Place the salmon in a
around some food sites or the oven was not happening. shallow bowl or glass baking
maybe on Facebook — I blew So I resorted to this lemon pan and pour the marinade
past it before it really regis- approach and it was a corker. over it. Allow it to sit for 30
tered and only recalled it later The recipe follows. to 60 minutes at room tem-
that day. perature.
TRICKY GRILLED SALMON
So, first off, my thanks to Serves two generously or four Heat a grill to medium and
whatever person or organiza- sensibly place the lemon slices on the
tion shared this trick; it will grill, close together, to form a
forever change the way I grill Unlike many other grill platform on which to lay the
certain fishes. And secondly, preparations, this one does not salmon.
let me share my good fortune involve a flip. The fish essen-
with you, dear readers. tially roasts, face up, over the Carefully place the salmon
flame, but because it is sitting on the lemon slices skin side
Drum roll, please ... The on the lemon slices, does not down, and cover the grill.
trick is to grill fish, in my char or dry out. It also avoids
case sockeye salmon, on top the awkward step of flipping a Cook the salmon to
of lemon slices. This prevents large piece of fish and having desired doneness, approx-
the fish from sticking to the it break. imately 10 minutes for
grill, and it infuses some medium, depending on the
wonderful flavor and mois- 1 pound skin-on wild thickness of the fillet.
ture into the fish. salmon fillet
The second trick comes from a
Sockeye salmon, which ⅓ cup favorite marinade — friend’s mom, an avid and skilled
is currently in season, along I used bottled honey baker. “Nan,” as she is called by all
with other varieties of wild chipotle vinaigrette, but generations in the family as well as
salmon, is leaner and health- you can use any combo of others in their social circle, offered
ier than farmed fish. It is a oil (olive, canola, coconut, me a slice of her “coconut blender
more vibrant color and has vegetable, walnut)/acid pie” when I last saw her. Intrigued,
minimal fat visibly running I inquired further.
through the flesh. It also is

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

Birthright Israel: Jewish Federation of Greater
Philadelphia Summer Young Professionals Trip

FROM AUGUST 1-12, 46 22- to 26-year-olds from the Greater Philadelphia region who had not yet been on a peer trip to Israel traveled with the Jewish Federation
of Greater Philadelphia. By exploring Israel’s past, present and future, participants were able to more deeply connect with Israel as well as with our local Jewish com-
munity. To learn more about the next Young Professionals Birthright Israel trip, visit jewishphilly.org/birthright.

The group on a hike in Yehudia Forest Reserve The group prepares to embark on Shvil HaSalat (the Salad Trail) in the Negev.

The group spent a few hours volunteering at Latet. One final stop in Jerusalem on the last day of the tour

Packing boxes of nourishing food at Latet A handful of participants had a personal — The Philadelphia Young Professionals group visits
22 AUGUST 16, 2018 and memorable — Bar or Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel. Ben Gurion’s tomb in Kibbutz Sde Boker.

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Isaac Herzog Visits
Jewish Federation

ON AUGUST 8TH, new Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) Chairman Isaac Herzog
traveled to Philadelphia for one of his first stops since taking on his new role.
Throughout the day, Herzog, a former MK and head of the Labor Party, met with
the Jewish Federation staff and community members to discuss Israeli Jewish and
Diaspora relations, Israeli politics and policy and his vision for the future of JAFI.
To learn more about JAFI, visit jewishagency.org.

Isaac Herzog addresses a group of Jewish leaders and community members in
Philadelphia.

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia President and CEO Naomi Adler with JAFI
Chairman Isaac Herzog in Philadelphia

Isaac Herzog addresses Jewish Federation staff in Philadelphia.

From left: Lauren Danneman, Stu Goodman, Isaac Herzog and Jill Sloane From left: Elliot Rosen, Joan Stern, Isaac Herzog, incoming JCRC Chair Arlene Fickler,
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CANDLE LIGHTING

Beware of Subtle Undue Influence Aug. 17 7:36 p.m.
Aug. 24 7:26 p.m.

BY RABBI ABE FRIEDMAN tells this story to illustrate a for inappropriate influence — parshat Shoftim is the only of society. The Torah empha-
verse in the Torah that might and without proper caution, Torah portion that mentions sizes the danger of bribery
Parshat Shoftim otherwise seem self-evident. even the best-intentioned per- “officers,” and the only thing because it poses a threat to the
ONE OF RABBI Yishmael’s After calling for the appoint- son could fall victim. we learn about them is that entire community.
tenant farmers would pay his ment of “judges and officers,” they are forbidden to accept
rent with a basket of fruit each this week’s Torah portion, par- Consider his own story: The bribes — nothing more about Blatant corruption is terri-
Friday. One week, however, he shat Shoftim, continues with tenant owes Rabbi Yishmael their other responsibilities. ble, but most of us are unlikely
came on Thursday. the warning, “You shall not the rent anyway. Rabbi What makes this one issue so to go that far. In telling his
show partiality, and you shall Yishmael knows it is coming, important that the Torah will story, Rabbi Yishmael warns
Rabbi Yishmael asked him, not accept a bribe, for a bribe just as it does every Friday. emphasize it to the exclusion of us that we need to watch out
“What is different this week?” blinds the eyes of the wise and The tenant happened to be in all other considerations? for more subtle forms of undue
The farmer replied, “I have a subverts the cause of the righ- town on a Thursday, when the influence and, if we can’t be
lawsuit today, and I said, ‘If I teous” (Devarim 16:19). courts would hear cases, so he Each of us has at least one entirely sure of our impartial-
am going to court anyway, I brought the rent a day early. It sphere of life in which we ity, excuse ourselves from the
can bring the master my rent Is this really necessary? saves him an extra trip. What’s serve as a leader or role model, case, contract or situation at
along the way.’” Rabbi Yishmael Granted, corruption exists the big deal? whether as a parent or teacher, hand. The world is counting
refused to accept it and told throughout the world, in some coach or scout leader, a busi- on it. l
him, “You have disqualified me places quite rampant, but I And yet Rabbi Yishmael, ness owner, and so on. Others
from judging your case.” can’t think of a single society having recused himself from count on us to deal fairly, and Abe Friedman is senior rabbi of
that would explicitly endorse the case, notices that he almost when we allow others to influ- Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel in
Other judges sat to hear the or even condone its leaders on subconsciously favors his ence us through gifts and favors Center City and a member of the
case, and as Rabbi Yishmael lis- the take. Someone who would tenant in the case. Even refus- — even if we are not technically executive committee of the Board
tened he thought, “He could say take a bribe already doesn’t ing to accept the payment — violating the law — we betray of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia.
this to prove his case, he could care about justice, so why a payment to which he was that trust. In these roles, we The Board of Rabbis of Greater
say that to prove his case.” He should we think that a verse legitimately entitled in the first stand for something bigger than Philadelphia is proud to provide the
said to himself, “Blast the souls in the Torah would stop them? place — does not insulate him ourselves: honesty, fairness, the Torah commentary for the Jewish
of those who accept bribes! I from bias. In bringing this very notion of truth. Bribery, Exponent.
did not accept his money — and What Rabbi Yishmael story, the Talmud wants us to even in its most subtle forms,
even if I had accepted it, it was comes to understand, however, understand that inappropriate not only calls our personal
due to me — and anyway I am is that an overt bribe is per- influence can take all manner integrity into question but also
inclined to favor him.” haps the least insidious form of of forms. undermines everyone’s faith in
influence. Real life offers plenty the principles at the foundation
The Talmud (Ketubot 105b) of more subtle opportunities While the Torah talks about
judges in several passages,

Protest than anything,” said cumcision for all male But his appreciation for the
Mcneil, who is no lon- newborns. The choice is practice runs deeper.
Continued from Page 9 ger a practicing Jew. up to the parents.
That’s what the The Bloodstained “It prevents people from
atop their heads and splotches of Bloodstained Men’s Men argue against getting certain diseases,”
red paint covering their groins, argument boils down that. The group cites Katkovsky said.
mimicking the bloodspill asso- to: choice. The group a report published in
ciated with circumcision. places circumcision Pediatrics in March “Everybody has his own polit-
of boys on a similar 2013 signed by 38 phy- ical agenda,” the rabbi continued.
The brit milah is a sacred moral plane to female sicians from 16 Euro- “Being a religious Jew and living
ceremony in the Jewish faith, genital mutilation, pean nations that said according to Torah ... for me it’s
during which the foreskin is a practice applied in “nontherapeutic cir- not a question. It’s part of our life.
traditionally removed from some Asian, African cumcsion of underage It’s a covenant between [a man]
the penis of a male infant on and Middle Eastern boys in Western soci- and God.”
the eighth day of life. Detailed countries rooted in  The Bloodstained Men’s protest elicited reactions eties has no compel-
in the Torah’s account of tipping gender supe- ling health benefits.” The founder of the Blood-
Abraham circumcising his from passers-by. Joshua Needelman stained Men, Brother K — he
son Isaac, circumcision is also said he legally changed his
common in Islam. riority to males by robbing “It’s a hard thing to talk Rabbi Betzalel Katkovsky, name in 1986; the “K” stands
women of their sexual freedom. about, because it’s always hard to a member of the London for “kind” — stood on the
Alisa Mcneil, 32, joined the Harry Guiremand, 63, is talk about religion,” Guiremand School of Circumcision, is a sidewalk during the protest.
group on Aug. 9. Raised by a one of the senior members said. “The problem is it’s being Philadelphia mohel and a He stepped back for a moment,
Jewish mother and a Lutheran of the Bloodstained Men. He done to boys in hospitals, with member of Congregation Beth peering down at his groin.
father, she opted not to have said he realized his body had false claims of benefits.” Solomon. He said he’s been
her two sons circumcised. been “violated” when he was The American Academy of performing circumcisions for “The bloodstain is the most
16, and has been passionate Pediatrics says circumcision’s about seven years, and his powerful protest symbol in
“My Jewish side of the family about informing people about benefits outweigh the risks, but belief in the ritual is forged by human history,” he said. l
thinks I’m bizarre for not cir- circumcision ever since. refrains from recommending cir- his deference to Torah.
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FRIDAY, AUG. services starting at 7 p.m. with members, ages 0-5, starting at
Rabbi Cherney. After services, enjoy 10 a.m. There will be singing, prayer,
Shabbat at the Shore. a delicious dessert oneg. Guests stories, snack and crafts on Shabbat
Bring a blanket or beach chair and join Beth Sholom Congregation for Shabbat at the Shore at 7 p.m. will be able to meet the clergy, tour morning. All children must be
Contact Julie Atchick at 215-887-3625, ext. 216, or [email protected]. the synagogue and learn about its accompanied by a parent or other
9100 Atlantic Ave., Margate, N.J. programs. 38 Rogers Road, Furlong. responsible adult. 300 S. 18th St.,
Philadelphia.
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Another Tot Shabbat.
THURSDAY, AUG. any point, whether you are a longtime include many elements of the Ramah Torah, Bagels, Co ee. Join Tiferet Bet Israel for a Shabbat
student of Torah or if you have never experience — engaging experiential Begin Shabbat morning at Old York gathering led by TBI congregant
Mommy and Me. looked at the Torah before. 410 study, singing, art, dance, sports, Road Temple-Beth Am with an David Kuperstein featuring singing,
Sherrie Turetsky, director of the Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. guided prayer and experiential nature interactive, engaging discussion of the storytelling and other interactive
School of Early Learning at Old York activities — for adults at Camp Ramah weekly portion including bagels and experiences, starting at 11 a.m. 1920
Road Temple-Beth Am, will lead a Current Events. in the Poconos. For more information, co ee at 9 a.m. followed by a peer-led Skippack Pike, Blue Bell.
weekly one-hour “Mommy & Me” Jack Belitsky leads a discussion of email [email protected]. Shabbat service at 10:15 a.m. Casual
class at 9:30 a.m. 971 Old York Road, current events at Sidewater House. 2618 Upper Woods Road, Lakewood. dress is appropriate, and everyone is SUNDAY, AUG.
Abington. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. and the program welcome. For more information, call
begins at 12:30 p.m. Call 215-320- Hebrew School Reunion 215-886-8000. 971 Old York Road, Cape May Trip.
Bible Study. 0351 to register. 780 Byberry Road, Shabbat. Abington. Bring a bathing suit, towel and
A member of Main Line Reform Philadelphia. Join Mishkan Shalom at 5:45 p.m. sunscreen and join the Mosaic
Temple’s clergy leads a discussion of for a vegetarian potluck Shabbat Torah Study. Outdoor Club of Philadelphia for
the Tanakh, or Jewish bible, at 11 a.m. FRIDAY, AUG. and service under the stars led by Each week, the rabbis at Main Line a beach trip to Cape May, weather
This is an ongoing process, beginning Rabbi Joysa and educator Gabby Reform Temple lead us as we read permitting. The group will carpool at
with Genesis and proceeding over Adult Retreat. Kaplan-Mayer. 4101 Freeland Ave., from the parshah, or weekly portion, 10 a.m. from in front of the ShopRite
the course of the year. Again, all Rabbi Ron and Leora Isaacs will Philadelphia. and learn about its context and at the intersection of Routes 70 and
congregants are welcome to join in at lead a unique program that will history at 9 a.m. There is always 73 in Marlton, N.J. They will go out to
Open House. a lively discussion and anyone is dinner after the beach. Non-members
NAME: WWDB AM 860; WIDTH: 3.625 IN; Join Temple Judea of Bucks County welcome to join. 410 Montgomery are welcome. For information, call Jon
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00079006
Shabbat Speaker. MONDAY, AUG.
Congregation Mikveh Israel will
present speaker Rosalie Guzofsky MomChat.
starting at 9 a.m. The lecture is titled Join other moms and their babies
Seductresses, Saints and Heroines: for a supported MomChat relating
Women in Sephardic Folklore. 44 N. to any and all motherhood issues, at
Fourth St., Philadelphia. The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky
Enrichment Center of JFCS, starting
Tot Shabbat. at 9:30 a.m. This is an open group.
This service is geared toward Temple For more information or to register,
Beth Zion-Beth Israel’s youngest contact Dvora Entin at dentin@

TUESDAY, AUG.

The FBI and Religion.
Steven Weitzman, head of the Herbert Katz Center at the
University of Pennsylvania, will discuss his book about the FBI
and religion at Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El at 11:30 a.m. $11
entry fee. 1001 Remington Road, Wynnewood.

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Knitting with Pitzie.
Program begins at 1 p.m. at Congregations of Shaare We can pay more because
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Skippack Pike, Blue Bell.

THURSDAY, AUG.

jfcsphilly.org or at 602-885-5967. TUESDAY, AUG. session at 10:30 a.m.; evening session 8812 or email [email protected]. Mommy and Me.
345 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd. at 6:45 p.m. 1920 Skippack Pike, 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Sherrie Turetsky, director of the
Humans of Tel Aviv. Blue Bell. School of Early Learning at Old York
Sisterhood Mahjong. Discover the diversity and vitality Road Temple-Beth Am, will lead a
You may bring a kosher/dairy/pareve of Philadelphia’s Israeli sister city, Lunch and Learn. weekly one-hour “Mommy & Me”
lunch or snacks to Har Zion Temple at through a public photography Discussion of the parshah of the class at 9:30 a.m. 971 Old York Road,
12:30 p.m. Contact Phyllis Gorson at exhibition of the “Humans of Tel Aviv.” week, led by Rabbi Fredi Cooper, at Abington.
610-667-5000, ext. 112. 1500 Hagys At Sister Cities Park, experience giant the Congregation Adath Jeshurun
Ford Road, Penn Valley. portraits of the people who make library. Starts at noon. All are Lunch and Learn. Bible Study.
Tel Aviv a vibrant metropolis, where welcome. 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Discussion of the parshah of the week A member of Main Line Reform
Mahjong. ultra-Orthodox Jews rub shoulders Park. at Premier Dental Products at 12:30 Temple’s clergy leads a discussion of
Join the Sisterhood of Melrose with their more secular brothers and p.m. This session will be led by Rabbi the Tanakh, or Jewish bible, at 11 a.m.
B’nai Israel Emanu-El for our sisters, as well as Muslims, Christians, WEDNESDAY, Gary Charlestein. All are welcome. This is an ongoing process, beginning
weekly friendly mahjong game at drag queens and hipsters. 210 N. 18th AUG. 1710 Romano Drive, Norristown. with Genesis and proceeding over
7 p.m. Open to the entire kehillah. St., Philadelphia. the course of the year. Again, all
No charge for MBIEE sisterhood Mahjong. Mahjong Game. congregants are welcome to join in at
members. The one-time charge of $36 Gets Reel Filmfest 2018. Does your weekly schedule need Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will any point, whether you are a longtime
includes membership to the MBIEE Tiferet Bet Israel will be streaming more fun? Join this friendly game host a drop-in mahjong game every student of Torah or if you have never
Sisterhood. Call 215-635-1505 or email Hava Nagila (The Movie), a of mahjong that meets in Room 10 Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bring your looked at the Torah before. 410
[email protected] for further documentary romp through the at Congregation Adath Jeshurun cards. Mahjong sets and cards will be Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood.
information. 8339 Old York Road. history, mystery and meaning of weekly at 9 a.m. All levels welcome. for sale. Call 215-886-8000. 971 Old
Elkins Park. the great Jewish standard. Morning For more information, call 215-635- York Road, Abington. Lunch and Blood Pressure.
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Join Tiferet Bet Israel for a three-part Adult Center. Program at 12:30 p.m.
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CLASSIFIEDS PPEENNNN VVAALLLLEEYY CAROL SHAW Plaza AC oceanfront We Buy Antiques, care for sick/elderly,
“O“OPOEANNAHKKOOUUHSHSEIDLLALILLY”” OPEN HOUSES only $399,000 Furniture, Jewelry, Coins, day/night, exp. w/refs.
1 REAL ESTATE 8 YARD VENTNOR Ocean Club 215-470-9825
SERVICES by Appptt..OOnnlyly SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH 3 BR totally Watches and More...
TOWER-Deluxe 1 BD+den, 10th 10:00AM TO 12:00PM Entire Estate Contents ESTATE NOTICES
2 RENTALS 9 EDUCATION floor includes heat and air VA- 6515 WINCHESTER AVE. redone $525,000 Estate of Martha Ann Gordon
ACTIVITIES CANT $1350 WHAT A BEAUTY! RECENTLY Berkley spacious Purchased. late of Philadelphia, PA.
RENOVATED BEAUTIFUL HOME Call 1-888-289-9996 LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the
3 BUSINESS/ 10 EMPLOYMENT/ TOWER-9th floor all new JUST 3 SHORT BLKS. TO BEACH 1 BR 2 Bath above estate have been granted to
FINANCIAL HELP WANTED 1BD,1.5 BA new kitchen, bath, & BOARDWALK! GORGEOUS Penthouse...call!! CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE the undersigned, who request all
lots of closets $1500 NEW EIK, 4 GREAT BEDRMS,3.5 2 adj. plots Shalom Memori- persons having claims or demands
LOVELY BATHS, MASTER HAS Garrett F Turnbull al Park, Gabriel II plot sec. against the estate of the decedent
4 OUT OF AREA 11 INFORMATION TOWER-1 BD, 1.5 BA sunny BIG WIC & HUGE SHOWER! FAB- 609-839-3431 $5,000 for the pair currently to make known the same and all
VACATION 12 AUTOMOTIVE corner, W/D hardwood floors, ULOUS NEW FLOORING, GAS selling for $8,000 thru the persons indebted to the decedent
SALES/RENTALS includes heat and air $1600 HEAT, HOT WATER HEATER, C/A, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY cemetery. 215-235-6060 to make payment without delay to
13 MERCHANDISE ELECTRIC, LIGHTING, WIN- 609-823-3500 ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL PARK Lorraine Tenuto 12486 Broadwell
5 SERVICES MARKETING TERRACES- 2 BD/ 2BA modern DOWS & INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Rd., Milton, GA 30004 Administrat-
PROFESSIONAL/ granite kitchen, corner VA- DOORS ALL NEW! GREAT YARD FLORIDA RENTALS AND SALES 2 Plots Sect B5 Lot 179 rix
PERSONAL CANT $1750 v FOR PARTIES! OFFERED AT HIGHLAND BEACH/ BOCA Sites 1 & 2. Patricia M. Hoban, Esq.
$365,421 306 Market Street
6 HOUSEHOLD TOWER- Full size designer 2 12:00PM TO 2:00PM RENTALS/SALES Buyer pays all transfer fees. 5th floor
SERVICES BD, 2BA, W/D lots of closets! Call Brad Berman $3000. Philadelphia, PA 19106
$1995 18 N. QUINCY AVE. ESTATE OF AARON AIDENBAUM,
7 14REPAIRS/ PARTY GUIDE NEW CONSTRUCTION BY THE 561-706-4339 Call 215-990-1498 DECEASED.
CONSTRUCTION UKNDKERKCKONKTRKACTTOWER- 10th floor, special sun AREAS FINEST-OASIS PROP- Signature International ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL PARK Late of Philadelphia
ERTY GROUP! THIS 5 BEDRM 5 LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the
TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD: drenched 1 BD/1BA, carpet, lots BATH HOME WAS DESIGNED BY Real Estate 4 PLOTS in Granite Sec. Q. above Estate have been granted to
of closets $89,900 AWARD WINNING TERRY CUM- Spaces 1,2 3 & 4. the undersigned, who request all
LINE CLASSIFIED: MINGS IS LOCATED IN THE INSTRUCTION persons having claims or demands
TOWER-10th floor deluxe HEART OF THE PRESTIGIOUS Units must be sold together. against the estate of the decedent
215-832-0749 1BD/1BA REDUCED $124,900 PARKWAY! TOP OF THE LINE EDUCATION PLUS Reduced $7750 to make known the same and all
classifi[email protected] FINISHES, APPLIANCES, EX- 215-499-4851 persons indebted to the decedent
TERRACES- Top floor, modern QUISITE TILE & GRANITE, CUS- Private tutoring, all subjects, to make payment without delay to
DISPLAY ADVERTISING: 1 BD/1BA, large balcony, lots of TOM CABINETRY, OUTDOOR elemen.-college, SAT/ACT prep. SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK JEFFREY GARBER, EXECUTOR,
closets,WW carpet...$148,000 SHOWER, PORCH DECK AND SO 2 Premium spots-David section 5136 Euston Court, Bensalem, PA
215-832-0753 MUCH MORE! SEEING IS BE- 7 days/week. 19020
TERRACES- 1st fl. BLOWOUT 2 LIEVING $1,484,000 Expd. & motivated instructors. Lot 885 –Sites 3 & 4 ESTATE OF ALFRED ASTORINO,
BD/2BA, courtyard view W/D, Call 561-506-5681 JR. DECEASED
open modern kitchen, custom MARGATE (215)576-1096 Late of Township of Lower Merion,
cabinets, ... REDUCED $184,900 www.educationplusinc.com FOR SALE-2 cemetery plots, Sha- Montgomery County, Pa.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19TH lom Memorial Park, Maccabees LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the
DEADLINES: TERRACES- SPECIAL, Sunny 10:00AM TO 12:00PM CHANDELIER RESTORATION section $2000, 215-591-9123 above Estate have been granted
LINE CLASSIFIED: 12 p.m. Mondays renovated 1 BD plus den or 2nd CRYSTAL CHANDELIER to the undersigned, who request
DISPLAY ADVERTISING: 12 p.m. Fridays BD, 1 BA, modern kitchen W/D, 9413 PACIFIC AVE, UNIT #48 RECEPTIONIST / ADMIN ASST. all persons having claims or de-
across from elevator... RE- FABULOUS NEW LISTING! JUST SERVICE Phila Mfg. Company is looking for mands against
DUCED $189,900 A SHORT BLK TO BEACH!! 2 Rewiring, refin, cleaning. Looks a highly professional, organized, the estate of the decedent to make
BEDRMS, 2 FULL BATHS WITH brand new when we're thru. efficient individual. The ideal can- known the same and all persons in-
HOMES FOR SALE TERRACES- Sundrenched 2BD GORGEOUS KITCHEN, TILE Howard Serotta 215-423-2234; didate MUST HAVE: High School debted
2BA open modern kitchen, lots FLRS, COMPLETE APPLIANCE 368-4056 Call 215-920-2528 Diploma or GED, phone manners, to the decedent to make payment
of closets...$209,000 PACKAGE, POOL & PET capable of handling a multiline without delay to:
FRIENDLY TOO! NEAR CLEANING telephone, be professional, atten- ELAINE SILVERMAN ASTORINO,
TOWER- Designer 2 BD, 2BA EVERYTHING! ONLY $295,000 Louise & Kedecia tion to detail, and must exhibit ADMINISTRATRIX
W/D, modern kitchen,large bal- Cleaning Service great organizational skills. Know- 1001 City Ave.
cony lots of closets!! $210,000 MARGATE For all your residential and ledge of Microsoft office pre- Unit EC802
commercial cleaning. ferred. Mas 90 exp a plus. Start- Wynnewood, Pa. 19096
HOMES FOR SALE TERRACES-NEW LISTING Top THIS 4 BEDRM, 2.5 BATH HOME 215-459-1300/484-687-3895 ing salary $11.50 / hr., Health be- ESTATE OF ARLENE STEPHANIE
Floor Sun-drenched 2BD, 2BA, IS IMMACULATE!!! NEWER KIT- nefits & 401k. Please submit your De SOUZA, DECEASED.
open kitchen, W/D, wood flrs. CHEN SO TASTEFULLY DONE!! MIRRORS resume to [email protected] or Late of Philadelphia
Available immediately $214,900 LAY-OUT IS PERFECT FOR THE MIRRORED WALLS Mail to Ardex Laboratories, Inc. LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on
ENTERTAINER OR BIG FAMILY! BY JERRY GROSSMAN 2050 Byberry Road Philadelphia, the above Estate have been gran-
Damon Michels Catch the Summer Sizzle UNDER CONTRACTTERRACES- Designer expanded FABULOUS FAMILY ROOM Closets Doors, Jacuzzi, Vanity, PA 19116 Attn: Administrative ted to the undersigned, who re-
Associate Broker with the DeSouzas OVERLOOKS A BEAUTIFULLY Fitness area, custom shower Assistant quest all persons having claims or
610-668-3400 TENNIS ANYONE? and renovated 2 BD 2BA open LANDSCAPED FENCED-IN YARD doors and enclosures, etc. Free demands against the estate of the
www.DamonMichels.com Spectacular granite kitchen with breakfast WITH NEWER PAVER PATIO. Estimate. Call 215-675-9633 SITUATION WANTED decedent to make known the same
European Style Villa bar. Tons of closets and light- OPEN PORCH & DECK OFF MAS- and all persons indebted to the de-
FFFFF in Meadowbrook ing.REDUCED $234,900 TER. VERY SCENIC AREA OF MOVING/HAULING SENIORS, NEED HELP? cedent to make payment without
PRETTY LAGOON DR $648,000 delay to FLAME De SOUZA, AD-
Gladwyne 5 beds 4 & 2- 1/2 baths on UNDER CONTRACTESTATES-Renovated 2 BD 2 BA NEW PRICE!!! LOVELY UP- BNesOt RraTteHs aEroAuSndT1MpcOtVo IeNntGire EXPERIENCED COMPANION MINISTRATOR, c/o Adam S. Ber-
3.5 manicured acres. DATED 1 BEDROOM SEASHORE Personal Assistant - nick, Esq., 2047 Locust St., Phil-
1007 Black Rock Rd Swimming pool, 2nd floor. Large modern kit- UNIT WITH GREAT RENTAL HIS- home moved anywhere. Lic. Ins. Licensed driver to as- adelphia, PA 19103,
6 Bed/5.1 Bath; 4,593 Sq Ft chen custom lighting, overlook- TORY & LOW CONDO FEES!!! dependable 215-677-4817 sist with errands, Or to his Attorney:
This updated, one of a kind Regulation tennis court, ing woods REDUCED $259,900 $124,900 shopping, appts., read- ADAM S. BERNICK
home is located in the historic Gated Security, HOUSEHOLD GOODS WANTED ing, walking, food LAW OFFICE OF ADAM S. BERNICK
car port & more! ESTATES- New Listing! Design- ATLANTIC CITY prep., socializing and 2047 Locust St.
Village of Gladwyne. er 2BD/2BA, 2nd floor walk-up. DONʼT SELL daily activities Philadelphia, PA 19103
$1,100,000 Asking $1,195,000. Gourmet granite kitchen, new 5 BAYFRONT LOTS WITH CAFRA UNTIL YOU inside/outside of your ESTATE OF CATHERINE E. MAXIN,
A Must See! appliances. Fabulous cabinetry, APPROVALS FOR DOCKS & CONTACT US! home. Will help you a/k/a CATHERINE MAXIN, DE-
FFFFF full size W/D, HWF and ceramic BOAT SLIPS, ARCHITECTURAL understand your bills, CEASED.
Bala Cynwyd Call or email Rick & Andi for all tile. Living room with fireplace, RENDERINGS ARE AVAILABLE. ENTIRE ESTATES do paperwork.and also Late of Philadelphia
your real estate needs. custom LED lighting, ceiling NEWER BULKHEAD APPROX. 5 PURCHASED make telephone LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the
150 Stoneway Ln Same dynamic agents; fans, all new heat,air and hot YEARS OLD. SOLD AS A PACK- sssss calls.for you. Support above Estate have been granted to
3 Bed/1.1 Bath; 1,320 Sq Ft great new company!! water heater. Sunny balcony, AGE W/ APPROVALS FOR 5-4 Services - Refs Call the undersigned, who request all
This charming home features a parking at your door...$269,900 BEDRM, 3.5 BATH TOWN HOMES Silver • Coins • Gold Phyllis 215-886-4040 persons having claims or demands
covered front porch, 1-car garage, RE/MAX ON THE WATERFRONT Sterling Flatware & against the estate of the decedent
and a finished basement. Eastern, Inc. ESTATES-Coming Soon! 1st $1,299,000 Caring & Reliable to make known the same and all
floor 2 BD 2BA modern open Pieces persons indebted to the decedent
$274,999 Eric DeSouza kitchen, wood floors parking at VISIT US AT Costume & Experienced & Trained to make payment without delay to
Associate Broker door SHAWSHORETEAM.COM Estate Jewelry BONDED & LICENSED WILLIAM G. MAXIN, EXECUTOR,
FFFFF Andrea DeSouza [email protected] Glassware • Trains • Dolls c/o Harry Metka, Esq., 4802 Ne-
William Penn House Sales Associate OTHERS AVAILABLE Vintage Clothing/ Available 24/7 shaminy Blvd., Ste. 9, Bensalem,
Rittenhouse Square SALE/RENT DCIeRlEl#CT6: 0690-94-34827-1-7928260 Handbag 20 Years Experience PA 19020,
Eric Cell JENNIFER HAFNER SHAW Entire cleanout & Or to his Attorney:
1919 Chestnut St. 610-667-9999 removal service Very Affordable HARRY METKA
Studio, 1, 2, & 3 215-431-8300/8304 609-204-0385 provided. 215-477-1050 4802 Neshaminy Blvd., Ste. 9
Bus 215-953-8800 Realtor® Emeritus. 30 years experience. Bensalem, PA 19020
bed available 5 Star winner, 800-333-7045x120 sssss CAREGIVER ESTATE OF DIMITRA CHRISTO-
$200,000-$600,000 [email protected] SELL IT IN THE Over 20 yrs experience; DOULAKI, DECEASED.
Exclusive Listing Agent Philly Mag 2016, 2017 JEWISH EXPONENT CALL KEVIN “D” Late of Philadelphia
oakhillcondominiums 267-934-3002 Bathing,meals, LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on
TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD To place an 215-832-0749 DOWNSIZING light housekeeping, medication, the above Estate have been gran-
CALL 215.832.0749 ad in the .com ted to the undersigned, who re-
Real Estate OR CLEANING OUT? day/night shift quest all persons having claims or
SEASHORE CONDO RENT Live in- or out demands against the estate of the
Section, call Gorgeous Vassar Square 1 man's trash/another man's 215-820-8717 decedent to make known the same
215.832.0749 Lg. Eff. unit overlooking ocean. treasure and all persons indebted to the de-
High floor. Available July 1 as An- CERT CNA. cedent to make payment without
nual rental. $1,275/mo. includes Call Joel 215-947-2817 delay to ELPIS CHRISTODOULA-
all utilities/AC. With kitchen/ com- Excellent care. F.T, P/T. Good Refs. KIS, ADMINISTRATOR, c/o Adam
mon pool/deck/workout area.24 CASH IN YOUR CLOSET INC. Rate Negotiable. S. Bernick, Esq., 2047 Locust St.,
hr security/valet. Fully furn. Licensed and Bonded 267-884-4499 Philadelphia, PA 19103,
Or to his Attorney:
Call 215-264-5844 ESTATE SALES Certified home health aide ADAM S. BERNICK
looking to care for the elderly. LAW OFFICE OF ADAM S. BERNICK
www.JewishExponent.com Kind and reliable, own car, 2047 Locust St.
live-in preferred. Assist pa- Philadelphia, PA 19103
tient in activities of daily living.
Knowledgeable of kosher
food preparation. Bath and
groom, administer medication,
mobility assistance, errands
and light house keeping. Ex-
cellent references avail.

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$1,829,000 MARGATE $549,000 VENTNOR
TheVENTNOR $529,000 MARGATE $549,000 MARGATE $412,500
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ESTATE OF DOROTHY FALLON, ESTATE OF JEROME RUBIN, DE- ESTATE OF JOYCE TRATE, DE- CARL, INC. has been incorporated FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION
DECEASED. ESTATE NOTICES CEASED. CEASED. under the provisions of the Notice is hereby given that an Ap- Notice is hereby given that an Ap-
Late of Philadelphia Estate of Ellen O. Kristiansen aka Late of Philadelphia Late of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Business Corpora- plication for Registration of Ficti- plication for Registration of Ficti-
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the Ellen R. Kristiansen aka Ellen Kristi- LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on tion Law of 1988. tious Name was filed in the Depart- tious Name was filed in the Depart-
above Estate have been granted to ansen above Estate have been granted to the above Estate have been gran- Benoff Law Firm ment of State of the Common- ment of State of the Common-
the undersigned, who request all late of Philadelphia, PA. the undersigned, who request all ted to the undersigned, who re- 5 Neshaminy Interplex wealth of Pennsylvania on May 24, wealth of Pennsylvania on July 3,
persons having claims or demands LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the persons having claims or demands quest all persons having claims or Suite 205 2018 for Sensational Settings By 2018 for Appraisals Plus at 1608 E.
against the estate of the decedent above estate have been granted to against the estate of the decedent demands against the estate of the Trevose, PA 19053 Heather at 1417 E Washington Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia, PA
to make known the same and all the undersigned, who request all to make known the same and all decedent to make known the same Notice is hereby given that Articles Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The 19148. The name and address of
persons indebted to the decedent persons having claims or demands persons indebted to the decedent and all persons indebted to the de- of Incorporation were filed with the name and address of each individu- each individual interested in the
to make payment without delay to against the estate of the decedent to make payment without delay to cedent to make payment without Department of State of the Com- al interested in the business is business is Augustine M. DeJohn
LAWRENCE DAVID FALLON, EX- to make known the same and all MARGARET P. DiPINTO, EXEC- delay to Cheryl R. Trate, ADMINIS- monwealth of Pennsylvania, on or Heather Hannah at 1417 E Wash- at 1608 E Passyunk Ave. Phil-
ECUTOR, c/o Harry Metka, Esq., persons indebted to the decedent UTRIX, c/o David S. Workman, TRATRIX, c/o Adam S. Bernick, about July 31, 2018, with respect ington Lane Philadelphia, PA adelphia, PA 19148. This was filed
4802 Neshaminy Blvd., Ste. 9, Ben- to make payment without delay to Esq., The Bellevue, 6th Fl., 200 S. Esq., 2047 Locust St., Philadelphia, to a corporation which has been or- 19138. This was filed in accord- in accordance with 54 PaC.S. 311.
salem, PA 19020, Steven H. Kristiansen Administrat- Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19102, PA 19103, ganized under the provisions of the ance with 54 PaC.S. 311. FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION
Or to his Attorney: or, c/o Henry S. Warszawski Esq., Or to her Attorney: Or to her Attorney: Business Corporation Law of 1988. FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION Notice is hereby given that an Ap-
HARRY METKA 413 Johnson St. (201) Archways DAVID S. WORKMAN ADAM S. BERNICK The name of the corporation is Notice is hereby given that an Ap- plication for Registration of Ficti-
4802 Neshaminy Blvd., Ste. 9 Prof. Bldg., Jenkintown, PA 19046 ASTOR WEISS KAPLAN & MAN- LAW OFFICE OF ADAM S. BERNICK PENNSYLVANIA GAS HOLDINGS plication for Registration of Ficti- tious Name was filed in the Depart-
Bensalem, PA 19020 Henry S. Warszawski, Esq. DEL, LLP 2047 Locust St. CORPORATION. tious Name was filed in the Depart- ment of State of the Common-
ESTATE OF EDWARD R. 413 Johnson St. (201) The Bellevue, 6th Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19103 Notice is hereby given that, pursu- ment of State of the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania on June 28,
ZEBROWSKI, DECEASED. Archways Prof. Bldg. 200 S. Broad St. ESTATE OF PEARL OVERTON, a/k/a ant to the Business Corporation wealth of Pennsylvania on June 25, 2018 for JAM CAM Productions at
Late of Philadelphia Jenkintown, PA Philadelphia, PA 19102 PEARL C. OVERTON, DECEASED. Law of 1988, PHI Insurance Ser- 2018 for BegintoSucceed.com at 1952 Durfor Street 2, Philadelphia,
LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on Philadelphia, PA 19046 ESTATE OF JOHN K. DESMOND, Late of Philadelphia vices, Inc., a corporation incorpor- 3126 Morning Glory Rd. Phil- PA 19145. The name and address
the above Estate have been gran- ESTATE OF IRINA JIVAEVA, DE- JR., DECEASED. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the ated under the laws of the State of adelphia, PA 19154. The name and of each individual interested in the
ted to the undersigned, who re- CEASED. Late of Philadelphia above Estate have been granted to Iowa withdrew from doing busi- address of each individual inter- business is Joshua Andrew Mc-
quest all persons having claims or Late of Philadelphia LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the the undersigned, who request all ness in Pennsylvania on 8/7/2018. ested in the business is Thomas Donald II at 1952 Durfor Street,
demands against the estate of the LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to persons having claims or demands The address of its principal office in Waide at PO Box 6082, Phil- Philadelphia, PA 19145. This was
decedent to make known the same above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all against the estate of the decedent its jurisdiction of incorporation is adelphia, PA 19114. This was filed filed in accordance with 54 PaC.S.
and all persons indebted to the de- the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands to make known the same and all 7100 NW 62nd Avenue, PO Box in accordance with 54 PaC.S. 311. 311.
cedent to make payment without persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent persons indebted to the decedent 1014 – Johnston, IA 50131 and the FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION
delay to ADAM S. BERNICK, AD- against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all to make payment without delay to name of its commercial registered Notice is hereby given that an Ap- Notice is hereby given that an Ap-
MINISTRATOR, 2047 Locust St., to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent VERITA LYNCH and LAJUAN DANI- office provider in Pennsylvania is plication for Registration of Ficti- plication for Registration of Ficti-
Philadelphia, PA 19103, persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to ELLE TUCKER, EXECUTORS, c/o CT Corporation System. tious Name was filed in the Depart- tious Name was filed in the Depart-
Or to his Attorney: to make payment without delay to MICHAEL J. CHAIN and LEE A. Adam S. Bernick, Esq., 2047 Lo- Pine Vision Care PC has been in- ment of State of the Common- ment of State of the Common-
ADAM S. BERNICK ELENA JIVAEVA, ADMINISTRAT- STRANBURG, EXECUTORS, c/o cust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103, Or corporated under the provisions of wealth of Pennsylvania on June 13, wealth of Pennsylvania on July 3,
LAW OFFICE OF ADAM S. BERNICK RIX, 271 S. 15th St., Apt. 1905, Stacey Willits McConnell, Esq., 24 to their Attorney: Chapter 29 of the Business Corpor- 2018 for LANDAU Design+Techno- 2018 for Allegro Music Consult-
2047 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19102, E. Market St., P.O. Box 565, West ADAM S. BERNICK ation law of 1988 as a Professional logy at 911 Sigel St.Philadelphia, ants at 500 Manning Walk Phil-
Philadelphia, PA 19103 Or to her Attorney: Chester, PA 19381, LAW OFFICE OF ADAM S. BERNICK Corporation. PA 19148. The name and address adelphia, PA 19106. The name and
ESTATE OF EDWARD W. WAX- ANTHONY J. ROCCA Or to their Attorney: 2047 Locust St. Michael Acosta, Esquire of each individual interested in the address of each individual inter-
MAN, also known as EDWARD LAW OFFICES OF ANTHONY J. STACEY WILLITS McCONNELL Philadelphia, PA 19103 Acosta & Associates, LLC business is Chris Landau at 911 ested in the business is Bonnie R.
WAXMAN. Late of Haverford Town- ROCCA, P.C. LAMB McERLANE, PC ESTATE OF SHANA MARIE 8558 Glen Campbell Road Sigel St. Philadelphia, PA 19148. Slobodien at 500 Manning Walk
ship, Delaware County. 1528 Walnut St., Ste. 1507 24 E. Market St. O’NEILL, DECEASED. Philadelphia, PA 19128 This was filed in accordance with Philadelphia, PA 19106. This was
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the Philadelphia, PA 19102 P.O. Box 565 Late of Philadelphia 54 PaC.S. 311. filed in accordance with 54 PaC.S.
above Estate have been granted to ESTATE of MARIE PUCKETT, DE- West Chester, PA 19381 LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on FICTITIOUS NAME FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION 311.
the undersigned, who request all CEASED. Late of Philadelphia Estate of William J. Doherty, Jr. aka the above Estate have been gran- FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION Notice is hereby given that an Ap-
persons having claims or demands County, PA. William J. Doherty aka William Do- ted to the undersigned, who re- Notice is hereby given that a Regis- plication for Registration of Ficti- FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION
against the estate of the decedent LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION on herty aka William Doherty, Jr., De- quest all persons having claims or tration of Fictitious Name was filed tious Name was filed in the Depart- Notice is hereby given that an Ap-
to make known the same, and all the above Estate have been gran- ceased demands against the estate of the in the Commonwealth of ment of State of the Common- plication for Registration of Ficti-
persons indebted to the decedent ted the the undersigned, who re- Late of Philadelphia, PA. decedent to make known the same Pennsylvania for Campaign Field wealth of Pennsylvania on June 14, tious Name was filed in the Depart-
to make payment without delay to: quests all persons having claims or LETTERS TESTAMENTARY and all persons indebted to the de- and Financial Compliance Services 2018 for Motivation Created at ment of State of the Common-
Jessica F. Waxman, Executrix demands against the Estate of the on the above estate have been cedent to make payment without with a principal place of 1407 Beth- 6555 North Lambert Street, Phil- wealth of Pennsylvania on June 20,
c/o Joseph S. Hocky, Esq. decedent to make known the same, granted to the undersigned, who delay to CHUNG WONG, ADMINIS- lehem Pike, Ste 303, Flourtown, PA adelphia, PA 19138. The name and 2018 for Wondern Awe at 6208
3300 Darby Road, Unit 6203 and all persons indebted to the de- bequest all persons having claims TRATOR, c/o Stuart A. Winegrad, 193031 in Montgomery County. address of each individual inter- Baynton Street, Philadelphia, PA
Haverford, PA 19041 cedent to make payment without or demands against the estate of Esq., 1600 Market St., Ste. 1610, The individual interested in the ested in the business is Karon Wa- 19144. The name and address of
Estate of Leonara Zagacki a/k/a Le- delay to: the decedent to make known the Philadelphia, PA 19103, business is Jose J. Nieto with the ters at 6555 North Lambert Street, each individual interested in the
onara A. Zagacki, Deceased Kevin Puckett, Administrator same, and all persons indebted to Or to his Attorney: address of 1407 Bethlehem Pike, Philadelphia, PA 19138. This was business is Anne Macha at 6208
Late of Philadelphia County 5929 Summer Street the decedent to make payment STUART A. WINEGRAD Ste 303, Flourtown, PA 19031. The filed in accordance with 54 PaC.S. Baynton Street, Philadelphia, PA
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY Philadelphia, PA 19139 or without delay, to William H. Law, BEZARK LERNER & DEVIRGILIS, name and address of the entity in- 311. 19144. This was filed in accord-
On the above estate have been Attorney: Executor, c/o Gary A. Zlotnick, P.C. terested in the business is Diversi- FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION ance with 54 PaC.S. 311.
granted to the undersigned, who Rebecca Sallen Esq., Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan 1600 Market St., Ste. 1610 fied Tax Solutions LLc with a prin- Notice is hereby given that an Ap-
bequest all persons having claims 325 Merion Road Schaer & Toddy, PC, 1818 Market Philadelphia, PA 19103 cipal office address of 1407 Bethle- plication for Registration of Ficti- PETITION NAME CHANGE
or demands against the estate of Merion Station, PA 19066 St., 13th Fl., Philadelphia, PA ESTATE OF SOPHIA K. VERROS, hem Pike, Ste 303, Flourtown, PA tious Name was filed in the Depart- Notice is hereby given that on Au-
the decedent to make known the Estate of Sinclair Whiteman, De- 19103 or to their attorneys, DECEASED. 19031. This is filed in compliance ment of State of the Common- gust 1, 2018 the petition of Court-
same, and all persons indebted to ceased Gary A. Zlotnick, Esq. Late of Philadelphia with 54 Pa.C.S. 311. wealth of Pennsylvania on June 27, ney Lee Pilotte was filed praying a
the decedent to make payment Letters of Administration on the Zarwin Baum DeVito LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION 2018 for REAL LIFE DESIGNZ Philly decree to change her name to
without delay, to James W. Kraus, above estate have been granted to Kaplan Schaer & Toddy, PC the above Estate have been gran- Notice is hereby given that an Ap- at 1813 Bridge St. Philadelphia, PA Courtney Lee Beauregard. The
Executor. The Beneficiary are the undersigned who request all 1818 Market St., 13th Fl. ted to the undersigned, who re- plication for Registration of Ficti- 19124. The name and address of court has fixed September 19,
James W. Kraus and Stanley R. Ge- persons having claims against the Philadelphia, PA 19103 quest all persons having claims or tious Name was filed in the Depart- each individual interested in the 2018 at 2:00pm in room number
cewicz., or to their attorney: Estate to present them in writing demands against the estate of the ment of State of the Common- business is Johnny Morales Pagan 691, City Hall, Philadelphia, PA for
Jon Taylor, Esquire, PC and all persons indebted to the SELL IT IN THE decedent to make known the same wealth of Pennsylvania on June 5, at 1813 Bridge St. Philadelphia, PA hearing.
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Philadelphia, PA, 19103 ministrator, 716 S Warnock St., 215-832-0749 delay to DIMITRIOS JAMES VER- Suite 400, Plymouth Meeting, PA FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION
Phila., PA 19147 ROS and ATHANASIOS VERROS, 19462. The name and address of Notice is hereby given that an Ap- ATTENTION!!!
ADMINISTRATORS, 442 Cloverly each individual interested in the plication for Registration of Ficti- Are you a single
Ln., Horsham, PA 19044. business is James Delaney at 600 tious Name was filed in the Depart- woman from 65-80?
ESTATE OF SONYA RICHMAN a/k/a W. Germantown Pike Suite 400, ment of State of the Common- Would you like to
SONYA S. RICHMAN, SUNNY Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. This wealth of Pennsylvania on July 5,
RICHMAN, SONYA STERN RICH- was filed in accordance with 54 2018 for Everkool Company at 154 meet an
MAN, DECEASED. PaC.S. 311. W Ashdale Street, Philadelphia, PA amazing man?
Late of Philadelphia FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION 19120. The name and address of Local matchmaker is
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the Notice is hereby given that an Ap- each individual interested in the seeking a match for
above Estate have been granted to plication for Registration of Ficti- business is Martin Mitchell at 154 one of my clients.
the undersigned, who request all tious Name was filed in the Depart- W Ashdale Street, Philadelphia, PA
persons having claims or demands ment of State of the Common- 19120. This was filed in accord- No fees.
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to make payment without delay to 19006. The name and address of plication for Registration of Ficti- PRINTING
GARY LEE, EXECUTOR, 1015 each individual interested in the tious Name was filed in the Depart-
Spring St., Ste. E, Philadelphia, PA business is Jonathan Caldwell at ment of State of the Common- INVITATIONS &
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ESTATE OF STANLEY W. ROBIN, plication for Registration of Ficti- ested in the business is Daryn To place an
DECEASED. tious Name was filed in the Depart- Stewart at 7201 Keystone Street ad in the
Late of Philadelphia ment of State of the Common- Loft 126 Philadelphia, PA 19135. Real Estate
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the wealth of Pennsylvania on June 22, This was filed in accordance with
above Estate have been granted to 2018 for Lost Got Found at 3810 54 PaC.S. 311. Section, call
the undersigned, who request all Monitor Dr. Collegeville, PA 19426. FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION 215.832.0749
persons having claims or demands The name and address of each indi- Notice is hereby given that an Ap-
against the estate of the decedent vidual interested in the business is plication for Registration of Ficti-
to make known the same and all Emily Torchiana at 3810 Monitor tious Name was filed in the Depart-
persons indebted to the decedent Dr. Collegeville, PA 19426, This ment of State of the Common-
to make payment without delay to was filed in accordance with 54 wealth of Pennsylvania on July 16,
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Or to their Attorney: business is Delisha Tonette Rhoden
ADAM S. BERNICK Bacon at 4816 Hawthorne, Phil-
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2047 Locust St. in accordance with 54 PaC.S. 311.
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ABRAMS BERKOWITZ BOOKER EPSTEIN KRAMER
Donna Epstein (nee Broker), August 2, 2018
Henry “Hank” Abrams of Brigantine, NJ, Irving J. Berkowitz 92, on August 4, 2018, of Alvin E. Booker, July 25, 2018. Alvin Eugene of Wynnewood, Pa. Beloved wife of Stephen. Ina Kramer (nee Markowitz) on August 1,
(formerly of Phila., PA), died peacefully at the Highland Beach, FL & formerly Wynnewood, Booker, 90, formerly of Philadelphia, Elkins Cherished mother of Dara (Philip) Obbard 2018. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Loving
age of 90 years on Aug. 2, 2018. Beloved PA. Beloved husband of the late Sandra, lov- Park and Wyncote, died at his home in and Eric (Becky) Epstein. Devoted Mommom mother of Jill Belack, and Judi Kramer. De-
father of Jacki Abrams Farhood (Anwar), ing father of Amy Berkowitz and Steven Malibu, CA, surrounded by his loving family. of Romy, Danny, Owen and Alex. Also sur- voted grandmother of Brian and Jeremy
Howard (Beth Anne) Abrams and Mindy (Iris)Berkowitz, grandfather of Gregory (Hal- He leaves his devoted wife of 66 years, vived by many loving nieces and nephews. Belack. Sister of Carol Adler, Ruth Wiener,
(David) Twer. Grandfather of Zachary, Leila, lie), Samantha (Eli) and Shelby. Great grand- Janice Lekoff Booker, his beloved children, Contributions in her memory be made to a and Betty Markowitz. Contributions in her
Nicole, Bradley, Max and Sam, great grand- father of Georgie, Penn, Rex and Benjamin. Ellis Carl (Erin) Booker, Susan Barbara (Jerry charity of the donor's choice. memory may be made to The Adriana Halper
father of Ivan. Relatives and friends are in- Brother of Doris (Brooks) Kuperstock, broth- Shevick) Booker, and adoring grandchildren, Fund for Colon Cancer, C/O Suzanne Morgan
vited to graveside services Sunday Aug. 5, 11 er-in-law of Mona and William Share. He is Sam Booker, George Booker, Truman Shev- JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS Center at Ridgeland, 4100 Chamounix Rd,
A.M. precisely at Roosevelt Mem. Park (Sec. also survived by several loving nieces and ick, Ivy Shevick, as well as his dear niece and Philadelphia, PA 19131.
F). nephews. Irving’s lust for life and always nephew, Caren Grey and Arthur Lekoff. Mr. GOODMAN
positive attitude along with his contribution Booker was a kind and gentle man of brilliant GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S to the fashion retail trade were applauded by intellect and determination. He leaves a leg- Gail Goodman (nee Strauss) August 9, 2018; RAPHAEL-SACKS
RAPHAEL-SACKS those who knew him in Philadelphia and sur- acy of great love and respect. While living in just shy of her 80th birthday, of Trevose, PA,
rounding areas. Relatives and friends were the Philadelphia suburbs, Mr. Booker was an formerly of Wynnewood; beloved wife of REITER
Honor the invited to Graveside Services Wednesday 1 active member of Reconstructionist Congreg- George; loving mother of Robert Goodman
memory of PM precisely at Haym Salomon Memorial ation Or Hadash. Burial was at Mt. Sinai Me- (Lisa), Leigh Goodman (Nancy) and Abby Dr. Irene M. Reiter, former educator in the
your loved Park (sec. B/E), Frazer, PA. Contributions in morial Park in Simi Valley, CA. Weber and Jonathan Weber; daughter of the Philadelphia School system for over 40
his memory may be made to National Pan- late Alfred and Sophie Strauss; sister of the years, died August 8, 2018. Dr. Reiter gave
one … creatic Cancer Foundation, www.npcf.us ELLIS late Stephen Strauss; cherished Bubby of her book reports and lectured on various topics,
favorite grandchildren Isabel, Suzanna, Soph- such as the history of the toothpick and the
CALL 215-832-0749 GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S Edward M. Ellis, born April 21, 1948, passed ie, Tara, Mollie, Shoshanah and Noah. Relat- history of the mustache. A Life Celebration
OR 0750 RAPHAEL-SACKS away on May 4th 2018, from diabetes and ives and friends were invited to services, will take place Sunday, August 26, 2-5 PM at
heart disease. He was a very hard working Sunday, 1:00PM, Joseph Levine & Sons, Ann’s Choice Keystone Clubhouse, Warmin-
TO PLACE YOUR father, he worked for the city of Philadelphia. 4737 Street Rd., Trevose, Pa. Entombment ster PA 18974.
YAHRTZEIT AD. He was predeceased by my mother who at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Contributions in
passed in September of 2000, so my father her memory may be made to Temple Beth GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
had to do his best to raise his only daughter Hillel-Beth El, Wynnewood, Pa or Camp RAPHAEL-SACKS
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grandsons, George & William and grand- REMEMBERS
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The family is saddened to announce the ARCHIVES
passing of Roberta Hirsch (nee Kopp) on Au-
gust 8, 2018. Roberta was the deeply be- OF
loved wife of William J. "Bill" Hirsch to whom JEWISH
she was married for 63 years. Roberta was EXPONENT
an incredibly loving mother (mother-in-law) DEATH
to Norma (Gary) Mann, Matthew (Cindy) NOTICES
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to Leslie Trencher and Renee Matilsky (of ARE
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missed a play, recital, sporting match,
presentation, competition or other special
event. Roberta traveled the world with Bill,
from Mexico, Ecuador and the Galapagos, to
Russia, Croatia, Corsica and beyond. She
lived life to the fullest, and regularly attended
concerts, the theater, the opera, and the
movies. She was a great reader and to some
a fashionista. She danced, she dined, she en-
tertained, all done with great humor. She
hosted family for Thanksgiving, Jewish holi-
days, anniversaries and birthdays. She
looked forward to any opportunity to celeb-
rate with friends or family. Roberta was a
proud graduate of Erasmus Hall High School
and Brooklyn College. When her children
were in their teens, Roberta went back to
school and earned a Master's Degree in Spe-
cial Education from Arcadia University. She
served for many years as an educator, work-
ing with children with special needs and their
teachers. She was a long-time resident of
Wayne and a recent resident of The Quad-
rangle, Haverford, Pennsylvania. Roberta was
a positive, optimistic and determined indi-
vidual in all aspects of her life, including the
last few years of her life. Contributions in her
memory may be made in her name to any
charity chosen by the donor. There was a
Graveside Services for family and friends on
Sunday, 12 Noon, August 12, at Haym Sa-
lomon Memorial Park, 200 Moore's Road,
Frazer PA.

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RUTSTEIN SEGAL WERNICK UNPLUG

Ruth Rutstein Posner,on August 5, 2018 , June Konowitch Segal was born on June 15, Mitzi Wernick (nee Stein), August 2, 2018, of with the
formerly of Philadelphia, passed away. Dur- 1923 to Alan and Ida Konowitch. With her N. Wales, PA; beloved wife of the late Martin; Jewish Exponent.
ing her lifetime, she was a loving wife, sister, two sisters, Kay and Barbara, both of whom loving mother of Jeffrey Wernick (the late
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmoth- she survived, June was born and raised in Joy), Larry Wernick (Laurie) and Andy Wer- You can have all of the
er. Throughout her life, she exhibited cour- Cape May, New Jersey. Following her gradu- nick (Corinne); cherished grandmother of Exponent’s printed
age in the face of any adversity confronting ation from Cape May High School she gradu- Aaron (Melissa), Erica, Brian (Joy), Stephanie publications delivered
her. She was considered the matriarch of a ated from Beaver College, now Arcadia Uni- (Brian) and Zachary; adored great-grand-
very large family and was deeply loved and versity, in Glenside, Pennsylvania. In 1946 mother of Nicholas, Maya, Ethan and Joshua. directly to your home for
admired by everyone. She was born on she married Howard Nowell Segal from Contributions in her memory may be made to less than a dollar a week.
March 13, 1922 and then grew up in Brook- Springfield, Massachusetts, to whom she the Abramson Center for Jewish Life, 1425
lyn, NY. She continued to raise her family in was married until his death in 2003. June Horsham Rd., N. Wales, PA 19454. WHAT IT MEANS TO BE
Valley Stream and subsequently Rockville and her husband made Elkins Park, JEWISH IN PHILADELPHIA
Centre, NY. In 1962, she moved to Phil- Pennsylvania their home, where they raised JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
adelphia and spent the next 20 years there. their three children Earl (Susan) Segal of Ox- jewishexponent.com/subscribe
Her life was filled with many accomplish- ford, Maryland, Betsy (Richard) Lee of Mal- YIASKI
ments and honors. She graduated from col- vern, Pennsylvania, and Wendy (Michael) AUGUST 16, 2018 33
lege at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY in 1940 Fingerman of Ambler, Pennsylvania. June is James E. Yiaski, 54, devoted husband of Dav-
while majoring in clothing design. In New also survived by her grandchildren, Michael id G. Gold, of West Goshen, passed away
York, she was awarded a life membership in (Gretchen) Segal, Carrie (Wm. Brett) Hill, suddenly on August 7, 2018. Born Novem-
the PTA following her work in the Valley Scott (Monica) Lee, Legum Lee, and Mat- ber 14, 1963 in Phoenixville, he was a son of
Stream school district. In Philadelphia, she thew (Mindy) Fingerman. June is also sur- the late Barbara (Schutte) and Robert E. Yi-
was the former director of the nursery school vived by her great grandchildren, Sam, Han- aski. A graduate of Phoenixville High School
at Congregation Adath Israel in Merion, Pa. nah and Emily Segal and Katie Hill. An active and Goldey-Beacom College, Jim worked for
She also served as Director of the Har Zion member of the community, June held leader- Maillie for 32 years and earned his CPA des-
Temple Day Camp in Penn Valley, Pa for ship volunteer roles with the Hebrew Immig- ignation in 1988. Jim was Kimberton Com-
nearly a decade. Once she moved to San Ant- ration and Aid Society, Moss Rehabilitation munity Fair treasurer for 25 years, treasurer
onio, she immersed herself in activities in the Hospital, the Elkins Park Library and follow- and a lifetime member of the Kimberton Fire
community. She became President of the ing her move to The Fairway in Rydal, the lib- Company Auxiliary and past treasurer of the
Half Century Club at Congregation Agudas rary at The Fairway. The funeral service and West Chester Area YMCA. In addition to his
Achim in 1989 and continued in this status interment will be private for family members loving husband and his cat: Kati, Jim is sur-
for many years. She was a member of the only and memorial contributions may be vived by his brother: Robert W., husband of
Women's Chevra Kadisha Society (ritualistic made to Friends of the Elkins Park Library, MaryEllen Yiaski, of Kimberton; one uncle;
cleansing and preparation of the deceased 563 Church Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027. cousins; two brother-in-laws and sister-in-
before burial) for years. She was preceded in laws; many nephews and a niece; and sever-
death by her first husband, Irving Rutstein in GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S al grand nephews and nieces. Memorial con-
1972. She subsequently married Nathan Pos- RAPHAEL-SACKS tributions may be made in Jim's memory to
ner in San Antonio, Texas. Ruth Rutstein Kimberton Community Fair, Jewish Federa-
Posner was one of five children and is sur- STRUMWASSER tion of Greater Philadelphia, Kesher Israel
vived by her brother Nathan Sterenberg from Congregation, West Chester or a charity of
Freeport, NY. Her children include Larry Rut- Mark Strumwasser, on August 2, 2018. Hus- your choice.
stein and his wife Ronna from Delray Beach, band of Susan Kasper (nee Eisen) and the
FL and Philadelphia, PA; Dr. Joel Rutstein of late Sandi Strumwasser (nee Glick). Father www.JewishExponent.com
San Antonio; Sima and Lyle Wolf from White of Rebecca Kasper (Antony Konidaris), Ross
Meadow Lake, NJ, Hanan and Paula Rutstein (Zoe) Kasper, Lee Kasper (Nicki Pollack) and
from Jerusalem, Israel, and Dr. Debra and the late Robert Strumwasser. Brother of
Mel Zussman from Wilmington, DE. Her Shelly (Alan) Goldstein. Grandfather of Ethan
grandchildren include Rachel and Kipp Co- Strumwasser, Bennett Konidaris and Lucy
hen, Rebecca Rutstein and Michael Stifel, Kasper. Contributions in his memory may be
Josh and Wendy Greenberg, Avi and Dianne made to Tiferet Bet Israel.
Rutstein all from Philadelphia, PA. Other
grandchildren are Dr. Jessica Rutstein and GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
Dr. David Hughes from San Antonio, along RAPHAEL-SACKS
with Randi and Jason Marks from Austin, TX.
In New Jersey, her surviving grandchildren Honor the memory
include Ian and Hilary Wolf. In London, her of your loved one …
surviving grandchildren are Rachelle and
Nirmal Grewal. In Israel, her grandchildren CALL 215-832-0749 OR 0750
include Bella and Yoram Raz, Yisrael and TO PLACE YOUR YAHRTZEIT AD.
Racheli Rutstein, Chaim Rutstein, and Hedva
and Itamar Vanunu. Loving grandchildren [email protected]
also include Dr. Benjamin and Amanda Zuss-
man in Pittsburgh, PA, David and Rachel
Zussman in Rockville, MD, and Sarah Zuss-
man in Jacksonville, Florida. One of her
grandchildren, Erica Rutstein, preceded her
in death in 1993. She is survived by 36 great
grandchildren. Memorial Service was held in
San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday, August 7,
2018 at Congregation Agudas Achim 16550
Huebner Road. In lieu of flowers, donation
may be made to the Ruth Rutstein Posner
and Barbara and Erica Rutstein Camp Ramah
Fund (to assist children in need of financial
assistance) at Congregation Agudas Achim,
16550 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX,
78248.

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NEWSMAKERS

The National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH)
elected three new members to its Board of Trustees. They are
Andrew Klaber, partner at Paulson & Co. in New York City;
Matthew Pestronk, president and co-founder of Post Brothers
Apartments; and Michael Swift, executive director and invest-
ment specialist at J.P. Morgan.

Andrew Klaber Matthew Pestronk Michael Swift

The Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (PICC) co-hosted a summer 2018
international business networking reception on July 25 at the National Museum of
American Jewish History (NMAJH). For the eighth consecutive year, Philadelphia’s
international chambers came together to put on this event.

From left: Alanna Barry McCloskey, executive director of the Irish American Business
Chamber & Network (IABCN); Christina Lista, director of the Chilean & American Chamber
of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia; Val Kogan, president of the Mid-Atlantic-Eurasia
Business Council; Jane Rosenberg, executive director of the British American Business Council
at Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce; Judith Ujobai, executive director of the
Philadelphia chapter of the French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC); Kim Andrews,
executive director of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia; PICC Executive
Director Vered Nohi; and Frode W. Kjersem, president of the Norwegian-American Chamber
of Commerce Philadelphia

The Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (PICC)
and the World Trade Center Delaware co-hosted a
roundtable discussion with Ambassador Dani Dayan,
consul general of Israel in New York City. The round-
table discussion addressed joint venture possibilities.

From left: PICC Executive Director Vered Nohi; Carla Stone,
executive director at World Trade Center Delaware; Delaware
Financial Group President Andy Lubin; Richards, Layton &
Finger Director Russell C. Silberglied; state Rep. Melanie
George Smith, attorney at Richards, Layton & Finger; Dani
Dayan; Neeraj Batta, vice president at Batta Environmental;
Pepper Hamilton Partner LLP Ben Strauss; Barbara Dudek,
program manager at Christiana Care Health System; Andrea
Yonah, director of business development East Coast and
Midwest at BIRD Foundation; and Accolade Pharmaceuticals
Chairman Mitchell Glass

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Jewish Family and Children’s Service Circle of Hands launched KleinLife officials presented a plaque in memory of Lillian and George Berman to mark the
a parenting series called “We Hear You,” which is designed establishment of a new programming fund, which will support the work of the active adult
to address topics to support families in the community. On center located at Congregation Adath Jeshurun and will specifically go toward expanding,
Aug. 8, more than 30 women attended “Helping Our Children enhancing and enriching programs for members and the community at large.
Manage Anxious Feelings,” led by Robin Axelrod Sabag, associ-
ate director of individual and family services of JFCS, and Sarah
Waxman, JFCS family life educator.

From left: Aryn Lechtman, Jenna Zalut, Amy Roslow, Sharon Schwartz, From left: KleinLife President and CEO Andre Krug, Sandy Berman, Marvin Berman, Barbara Shotz,
Jackie Robins and Molly Feith Steven Shotz and KleinLife Board of Directors Chairman Stephen B. Klein

Seymour LeVan introduced the fourth-week films at the summer Staff and campers from
shorts film festival sponsored by the Kehillah of Chester County. Camp Galil and Ramah
The festival runs through Aug. 29 at The Colonial Theatre. Day Camp participated in
the Jewish Relief Agency’s
Rosh Hashanah Food
Distribution program.
Throughout the year, JRA
volunteers pack and deliver
boxes of food to thousands
of people in need.

Seymour LeVan From left: Mark Cohen, Arie Dorotinsky, Philip Welch, Becca Alvarez,
Shai Barzeski and Batya Dorotinsky

The Tzofim Friendship Caravan came to KleinLife in Northeast Philadelphia and performed
in two live 45-minute shows filled with music, song and dancing to celebrate the state of
Israel’s 70th anniversary. Seniors, KleinLife campers and other members of the public
attended the complimentary shows.

Back row from left: Scout Liron Tessler; Sue Aistrop, director of active adult life for KleinLife;
and scout Shir Zohar
Front row from left: Northeast American Director Barry Kauffmann and scouts Chen Kessler and
Omer Ettinger

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Jewish National Fund invites you to learn the truth about the

GAZA BORDER CRISIS

THE TRAUMA, THE DAMAGE, THE NEEDS

Join us to meet a mother, a young pioneer, and a farmer—residents of Gaza border
communities—who will share their personal stories of living under attack.

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

6:00 pm
Refreshments will be served
RSVP at jnf.org/townhallphiladelphia

Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El

1001 Remington Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096

EVENT CO-CHAIRS: Michael Boni ∙ Robert S. Kitchenoff
COMMUNITY PARTNERS*: Adath Jeshurun ∙ Aish HaTorah ∙ AJC ∙ Gil Travel Group ∙ Israeli American Council
Temple Adath Israel ∙ Temple Mikveh Israel ∙ Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El

*In formation

More Information: Marina Furman, [email protected], 215.832.0690 x861

Please note that for security purposes, government-issued photo identification will be required for entry. All bags are subject to search
and absolutely no backpacks or large bags will be allowed.

jnf.org
800.JNF.0099

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