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LOCAL Holocaust
Recognition
RRC Gets a
New Identity SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF
Name now College
for Reconstructing “EVERY DAY BEFORE I went to sleep, I Ken Weinstein and Michael Cohen celebrate at the last playoff game. Photo provided
Judaism. said, ‘God, please let me see the light the
next day,’” David Tuck said, recalling his Philly Fans to Fly
Page 4 childhood during the Holocaust, when he (Eagles, Fly) to Twin
lived off of bread and coffee. Cities to Support Team
LOCAL
Tuck was 10 when Germany invaded MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF Stacey Rabbino had a good feeling
Disabilities in his hometown in Poland. He was deport- about the Eagles this season.
the Spotlight ed to a series of labor camps, where he “I THINK PHILADELPHIA is cursed,”
in February worked constructing an autobahn, build- lamented a Scott Rubenstein in the Jewish So in October, she booked a hotel room
Efforts ongoing to ing guns and planes, and taking jewelry Exponent’s Feb. 10, 2005 issue, following the in Minneapolis so she’d be ready to go
increase awareness and other objects from graves to give to Eagles’ devastating Super Bowl XXXIX loss. cheer on her team when — not if — they
among Jews. Nazis. American troops liberated him on made it to the Super Bowl.
May 5, 1945. He spent the next few months Hopefully that curse will be broken
Page 6 in refugee camps, and finally made his this weekend. She’ll be heading to the game with her
way to the United States in 1950. 12-year-old son to be greeted with a not-so-
LOCAL
“I thought every day was going to be
No Horse Play at the last day,” he said.
Pegasus Academy
Riding therapeutic In the week leading up to Internation-
for clientele with al Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan.
special needs. 27, Tuck discussed his experiences with
schools around the country through a
Page 13 Skype program at the Holocaust Aware-
ness Museum and Education Center
Volume 203080 (HAMEC). He also spoke at the University
Number 1048 of Pennsylvania on Jan. 31.

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Reconstructionist Judaism Gets a Rebrand

LOCAL The new name was officially there as a promise as much as a Jewish inheritance they received You’d have a better sense of who
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF approved by the board in Octo- descriptor. We think it is imper- to build the Jewish future and the the person was before you picked
ber 2017. ative that we both draw deeply Jewish community they want to the name.”
OUT WITH THE OLD, in on our rich storehouse of Jewish live in,” she said.
with the new: The Reconstruc- Waxman explained the orig- tradition and make certain that Seth Rosen, chair of the The name change comes at
tionist Rabbinical College & inal full name, Reconstruction- the Judaism we are creating for board of governors, added the the 50th anniversary of the sem-
Jewish Reconstructionist Com- ist Rabbinical College & Jewish today and for tomorrow is rele- vision is to bring the Recon- inary’s founding. Reconstructing
munities — Reconstructionist Reconstructionist Communi- vant for the people who are living structing Judaism model to a Judaism is also opening Havaya
Judaism’s central organization — ties, was actually a placeholder in Jewish community.” national level and draw on the Arts, a Reconstructionist summer
announced Jan. 29 that it’s getting — and a tad too long. The short- The liberal organization trains rhythm of affiliated Reconstruc- camp, in June; hosting a Recon-
a new identity. er title articulates the vision the next generation of rabbis and tionists across North America. structionist convention, the first
more concisely. since 2010, in November in Phil-
At the end of this academ- The new logo and tagline for Reconstructing Judaism. Photo provided adelphia; and launching Evolve,
ic year, the Wyncote rabbinical “Too often, people [would] a two-year project to engage
seminary known as the Recon- leave out the second part — moral leaders, working with its “It was a great opportunity to Reconstructionists in analyzing
structionist Rabbinical College the Jewish Reconstructionist more than 400 graduates, foster- meet Reconstructionists across 21st-century Jewish life.
will be referred to as the Col- Communities — in a way that ing expressions of emerging Jew- the country and to hear what they
lege for Reconstructing Judaism, was very, very painful to us,” ish life, and providing resources value in our movement and why Although the name change
and it will fall under the orga- she added. to Reconstructionist communi- they choose to be Jews and why is for the organization, not the
nizational umbrella now called ties in the form of two summer they choose to be Reconstruc- movement, Rosen said many
Reconstructing Judaism. (The The organization reached out camps as well as face-to-face and tionists,” he said of the past year’s have taken to the name to iden-
new website, ReconstructingJu- to Reconstructionist communities digital networks. surveys. “That will be reflected tify themselves. But time will tell.
daism.org, went live Jan. 30.) across North America — more Reconstructing Judaism not just in our name and our tag- “It will emerge over time how this
than 1,000 people over the past serves nearly 100 congrega- line, but in our approach over the will be reflected more broadly.”
“We are, always have been, year — for conversations, surveys tions across North America, next months and years.”
continue to be about actively and town hall meetings about 13 of which are in Pennsylva- Since the 2012 merger, Rosen He believes the name evokes
engaging and creating Jewish how “to revisit the essence of what nia. Locally, the new name will said they’ve all had a chance to hope.
life,” said Rabbi Deborah Wax- we are doing and to capture and advance the Reconstructionist grasp the meaning of the orga-
man, president of Reconstruct- communicate the energy and the vision in the public square more nization, which moved beyond “By changing from the -ism
ing Judaism. commitment that’s inherent in the effectively, Waxman noted. denominational structures in the to the more active word, peo-
Reconstructionist movement.” “We deeply believe that every realm of American Jewish life. ple kind of get immediately what
She believes the new identity generation is obligated to recon- “It’s as if you had a child and you’re telling them,” he said. “The
clearly communicates who they The new name comes with a struct the Jewish community, the then waited four years to name it. world in which I lived my Judaism
are — and she’s excited the name new logo, too: Leaves sprout out is very different from the world
is a verb that fully reflects its mis- from the ground, representing in which my grandparents lived
sion. “The projects we are under- “the Reconstructionist balance their Judaism and my parents
taking is an active process.” between groundedness in Jew- lived their Judaism. The Recon-
ish tradition and a focus on Jew- structionist notion is that we con-
The idea for the name change ish growth and reinvention,” a tinually redefine who we are and
came about after the 2012 merger press release read. Below, a new what we do to reflect and respond
between the seminary and the tagline says, “Deeply rooted. and to improve the world that we
Jewish Reconstructionist Feder- Boldly relevant.” live in.”
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Writing Program Empowers Israeli, Palestinian Youth

LOCAL impacted by the conflict. So he “I will not keep my hands program encourages 12- to on a Philadelphia program of
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF reached out to the Israeli Jew- tied ... but I struggle with all of 14-year-olds to express them- the same name. While the Phil-
ish, Israeli Arab and Palestinian what I have, I feel a revolution selves through writing. adelphia one seeks to empower
WHEN PRESIDENT Don- students in his program, Writers inside me that arrests my heart, students in economically dis-
ald Trump announced plans to Matter, to collect their thoughts. so much sadness clouds me “The important thing is advantaged neighborhoods, the
move the U.S. Embassy to Jeru- resulted from this occupation not for the readers who want focus of the Israeli program is to
salem, individuals from across “I don’t understand why it that steals from us all good and to read this to take a side, it’s empower students whose entire
the political spectrum voiced is a big deal that Trump says precious things,” a 13-year-old to take a step back and listen lives have existed in the context
their opinions. Jerusalem is the capital of Israel Palestinian girl wrote. to these young kids and what of political conflict.
— it always has been. I just think they’re thinking about,” Vogel
One voice missing, though, that if he were really a leader he Writers Matter, which oper- said. “These are the young kids In the program, the young
said Robert Vogel, professor would know what we all learned ates out of the University of who are going to grow up and teens write about themselves,
emeritus at La Salle Universi- in the kindergarten — it’s best Pennsylvania, has 250 students hopefully make some changes their families, their challenges,
ty, was that of young teenagers to share,” a 13-year-old Jewish participating in eight schools in down the line.”
Israeli girl wrote. Israel and the West Bank. The See Writers, Page 25
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Hosted by Arden Courts February 6th February is Jewish
February 20th Disability Awareness
Join us each month for coffee and and Inclusion Month
conversation specifically for people 10:00 am to 11:00 am
with dementia and their caregivers. LOCAL Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
Barnes and Noble helped start an initiative to spread
What is Memory Café? (in the Starbucks) that mission through Philadel-
Originally started in England, this informal setting 210 Commerce Boulevard MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF
provides the caregiver a forum for discussion, reducing Fairless Hills, PA 19030
the isolation often felt by people with dementia, their phia in a new way last year.
caregivers and families. Discussions can range from For additional information TEN YEARS AGO, Shelly This February marks the
practical tips for coping with dementia, avoiding about this event, contact: Christenson started a movement second JDAIM Shabbat Across
caregiver burnout or information about community that has grown from touching a Philadelphia, which began after
resources. There is no cost or obligation, and many Arden Courts of Yardley few communities to becoming Kaplan-Mayer, director of Whole
attendees develop friendships that result in support 493 Stony Hill Road an international effort. Community Inclusion (WCI) at
even outside the Memory Café setting. Yardley, PA 19067 The founder and executive Jewish Learning Venture, noticed
(215) 321-6166 director of Inclusion Innova- a need for a wider audience.
WCI leads a con-
Wednesday sortium of Jewish
agencies and organiza-
February 21st tions across the Great-
er Philadelphia area
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disability inclusion
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For years, they held a
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The Jewish Special Needs/Disability Consortium of Greater Philadelphia Photo provided

will welcome Rabbi Ruti Regan Kaplan-Mayer will dis- they will be showcased in a She hopes that with the Like Kaplan-Mayer, Chris-
for a weekend starting Feb. 2 cuss her book, The Little show at the Jewish Family training they hold for clergy and tensen foresees a future in
as scholar-in-residence, with Gate-Crasher: The Life and and Children’s Service Bala the many goings-on throughout which issue awareness won’t be
programming such as a Shab- Photos of Mace Bugen, about Cynwyd facility. the month, people will take this limited to just one month.
bat dinner and discussion about her great-uncle born with a issue more personally.
“Using Jewish Culture to Under- form of achondroplastic dwarf- For Kaplan-Mayer, these “When every Jew who
stand Autism and Inclusion.” ism who loved to “photobomb” events signify a community com- “Another goal is just to create wants to belong is honored
celebrities, during Old York mitment to spreading awareness. more allies in the Jewish com- and valued for his or her
Andrea Green, a music Road Temple-Beth Am’s eighth munity,” she added, “so that gifts, strengths, skills, tal-
therapist who also wrote annual “Disability Awareness “It’s important because as when people leave, they’ll both ents and choices as a mem-
the book and lyrics for On and Inclusion Shabbat” Feb. 16. much as we’ve made progress, take this issue in a personal way ber of the community,” she
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Verizon Hall, PCEOLEPBSRAWTEATYHE! Pasek Nominated Again developer of a micro-course link-
Kimmel Center for Academy Award ing Kabbalah to how entrepre-
Tdhaernecwiinll gbe, ARDMORE NATIVE Benj neurs can build empathy; and
David Charles Abell, Pasek, whose “City of Stars” Taryn Wyron, who facilitates tik-
guest conductor characters, from La La Land won Best Orig- kun olam initiatives at the Recon-
featuring inal Song at the 2017 Academy structionist Rabbinical College.
The Philly POPS DANCING CHARACTERS, Awards, was nominated again in
Festival Chorus the same category for the 2018 Local Rabbi Visits
flights of fancy, awards, according to Billboard. Guatemala as AJWS
Lisa Vroman, Global Justice Fellow
vocalist E A G L E S !AND a salute to our Pasek and songwriting partner RABBI ARIELLA ROSEN of
Alli Mauzey, Justin Paul were nominated for Adath Israel was among 13 rab-
vocalist “This is Me” from the P.T. Barnum bis visiting Guatemala from Jan.
Ryan Silverman, biopic The Greatest Showman. 14 to 21 as part of the Global
vocalist Justice Fellowship of American
This is Pasek and Paul’s third Jewish World Service (AJWS), a
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nity through a variety of events. rights education and action and
meet with and educate govern-
Fellows include Jess Bird, who ment officials in Washington,
runs 3rdGenBlinds, a window D.C.
blinds business; Alanna Raffel,
a pediatric occupational ther- Neil Diamond Gives Up
apist working in Philadelphia Touring After 50 Years
charter schools; Katie Gould, SINGER-SONGWRITER Neil
owner of KG Strong, a kettle- Diamond — once called the Jew-
bell studio; Serena Shapero, who ish Elvis — announced that a
oversees the local Anti-Defama- Parkinson’s disease diagnosis is
tion League’s young leadership prompting him to give up tour-
activities and online outreach ing, JTA reported.
efforts; Koty Marine, creator
of a foldable, packable leather “I have been so honored to
jacket bag; and Josh Silverbauer, bring my shows to the public for
co-founder and CEO of Grue & the past 50 years,” Diamond said
Bleen Agency. in a statement. “I plan to remain
active in writing, recording and
Other fellows include Jake other projects for a long time to
Markovitz, chair of the Young come.”
Friends Board of the National
Museum of American Jewish Diamond cancelled March
History; Michelle Sloan, owner shows planned for Australia and
of craft business Craft & Chest- New Zealand that were part of
nut; Dave Martell, owner of Jew his 50th anniversary tour.
Jitsu Worldwide; Rory Michelle
Sullivan, a singer-songwriter and Diamond, 77, was inducted
composer; Davinica Nemtzow, into the Rock and Roll Hall of
founder of the Creating United Fame in 2011 and the Songwrit-
Empowerment artist and design- ers Hall of Fame in 1984. l
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FLASHBACK

September ’69 in the Exponent: Meir and her family immi-
Prime Minister Cites Links Between grated to New York and then
US and Israel Milwaukee in 1905. She lived
there until moving to Palestine
Golda Meir Cheered by Thousands Here in 1921 to work on a kibbutz.

ANDY GOTLIEB | JE MANAGING EDITOR will be united and that the people A motorcade trip on the Political
will be free on its soil.” Schuylkill Expressway and Chest- Correctness in
THE JEWISH EXPONENT’S nut Street leading to Independence Short Supply
editors didn’t have a tough call Meir also mentioned how sim- Mall followed. Mayor James H.J.
in deciding what should lead the ilar Israel’s national character is to Tate present- LOTS OF THINGS that and her eight-member Court
paper on Sept. 26, 1969. that of the United States. ed her with wouldn’t pass mus- of Honor.
a medallion ter today were part of
at’s because Israeli Prime e crowd — which waved making her the Exponent in 1969. Meantime, Page 59 includes
Minister Golda Meir visited Phil- signs saying “Golda Meir, Woman an honorary Right next to the an ad from e Snooty Fox
adelphia two days earlier. of Valor” and wore badges that citizen of Phil- Meir article was a pho- boutique in Narberth that said,
said “Shalom, Golda” or “Golda” adelphia. to of “Miss Torch,” who “ e Snooty Fox thinks the bra-
Speaking at Independence — ate it up, cheering wildly. was selected to pro- less look is great. ere. Now
Mall before a crowd estimated at Meir left mote the United Fund’s we’ve got that o our chest.”
5,000 to 6,000, Meir’s message is e visit was actually Meir’s the next Torch Drive.
relevant today. 10th to Philadelphia, although morning to “Beautiful girls A page earlier, there’s an ad
her rst since being elected prime meet with are an asset to almost for Goldstein’s clothing store in
“We act with malice toward minister a few months earlier. President any undertaking, and South Philadelphia that promi-
none and desire only to live in Richard Nix- the United Fund is no nently mentions its clothing for
peace with nations close to us and Before her speech, there was on. Her itin- exception,” reads the “roly-poly” boys “or husky …
throughout the world,” she said. a brief greeting upon her arriv- erary included a United Nations or chubby … or pudgy … or
“But no man is free until all men al at Philadelphia Internation- luncheon as well as a trip to Mil- caption featuring the leggy pleasingly plump.”
are free. My people hold sacred al Airport. ere, she was met waukee. Born in Kiev, Russia, Miss Torch Kathy Kilcoyne. A
in their hearts and their souls the by her prime minister successor, second photo features Kilcoyne And there even are ads for
belief that the people and the land Gen. Yizhak Rabin, then the Israel X-rated movies, some legit (Mid-
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Wilmington Gets First Kosher Eatery in Years

LOCAL Rabbi Steven Saks presents the kosher certificate for Drop Squad Kitchen to Abundance Child. Photo provided including for people on food
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF stamps, as she was when she
became a young mother.
DROP SQUAD KITCHEN
features a menu of dishes made “My people suffer from a
with nuts, fruits and vegetables lack of knowledge, and we are,
— ingredients that are meat- at a rate faster than most peo-
free and dairy-free. ple, dying from diseases that
we volunteer for,” she said. “We
And the vegan soul food don’t know that it’s not cool
restaurant also has become to eat pork, bacon and all this
the first restaurant to receive types of things, greasy food.”
kosher certification in Wilm-
ington, Del. in 20 years. In 2012, Child’s mother,
who ran Molly’s Old Fashioned
Rabbi Steven Saks, who Ice Cream, suggested she start
enjoyed some tacos at the selling some of her food out of
restaurant — his first meal out the ice cream store. News of the
in 10 years — hopes the restau- restaurant spread through word
rant can help grow Delaware’s of mouth, and not too long
Jewish community. thereafter, customers started
showing up to Molly’s looking
“It’s one of these chick- for Drop Squad Kitchen.
en-and-egg type of things,”
said Saks, head of the Vaad The growth of the restaurant
HaKashrut of Delaware, who has been a learning curve, Child
certified the restaurant. “In said, aided by the business acu-
order to help a community men of her mother, as well as
grow, it helps to have a kosher help from the rest of the family.
restaurant and, if a community Her brother assists with book-
is big enough, it can support a keeping, her sister helps makes
kosher restaurant.” the chili and the lasagna, her
15-year-old daughter performs
Besides tacos, the restau-
rant serves a mix of soul food people from around the world Abundance Child, the founder and owner of the restaurant, said she did
cuisine like cornbread, chili who were vegetarians, so she not seek out the kosher certification. Drop Squad Kitchen has always
and mac and cheese, as well as became a vegetarian herself to attracted Jewish customers, and people had been coming to her for a while
smoothies, shakes and burgers. try to fit in. to tell her she should get kosher certification. She said the whole process
only took about a week.
Abundance Child, the “I had low self-esteem
founder and owner of the around these deep, conscious when she first got into it, when her vending vegan soul food a variety of different tasks, and
restaurant, said she did not people, who were conscious there were far fewer options for and with a radio show, where her 22-year-old daughter makes
seek out the kosher certifica- about everything, down to that kind of diet, Child said. she empowered listeners to the vegan meats.
tion. Drop Squad Kitchen has what they ate,” Child said. “It eat healthier. The show, and
always attracted Jewish cus- wasn’t even about any animals “The greening of Ameri- her eventual restaurant, were “Why we eat soul food is
tomers, and people had been or anything like that. It was ca has definitely helped me,” inspired by Drop Squad, a 1994 because our grandmothers put
coming to her for a while to tell about, ‘No, our ancestors never she said. “It was like I said, satirical movie about a mili- so much energy and love and
her she should get kosher cer- ate this kind of food, and this everything was divine order, tant squad that kidnaps black time into the food, because it
tification. She said the whole is not good for the melanin the right time, right place. No people who have betrayed their was Christmas and now they
process only took about a week. content in our body, and Afri- matter what, no one can take community and reprograms finally had enough sugar, so
can holistic health, and all this away from me my first vegan them to change their ways. your yams were candied,” Child
“Nowadays, vegan is hop- kind of stuff.’” restaurant. No one can take said. “That’s why it’s soul food,
ping,” Child said. “Vegan is the away from me the only kosher In a similar fashion, Child and I’m going to give people that
new black. Everybody wants By the time Thanksgiving restaurant right now. These said, she seeks to reprogram same love, that same spirit, that
their plant-based something. … rolled around, she had adopted are good things, and it’s just the diet of the black commu- same vibration, but it’s going to
People want different types of a completely vegetarian diet, because I followed my heart, nity. She started Drop Squad be unapologetically healthy —
options so much that they they’re and found the diet made her which was give the people good Kitchen to mesh soul food with by any greens necessary.” l
willing to eat a veggie burger at feel healthier and stronger and food and a good experience — healthy veganism. She also
McDonald’s or Burger King.” cleared up her skin. When she clean, fresh, vegan, soul.” caters and teaches classes on [email protected];
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Child grew up in a biracial child in 1995, she switched to Her restaurant began with
family — her mother is black, a vegan diet.
and her father is white. When
she went to college in Atlanta Vegetarianism and veganism
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Wilmington Congregation to Sell Building

LOCAL Though Jaffe said a ism and Hebrew the syna-
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF strong majority of the con- gogue could offer his kids.
gregation agreed that this His children, like many
ACROSS THE COUNTRY, was the right decision, there children of the congre-
millennials are leaving small was still a small faction that gants from his generation,
hometowns for big-city life. opposed the move until the grew up in the synagogue,
very end. attended Hebrew school
This migration has impact- “This is a very hard and had their Bar Mitzvahs
ed local Jewish communities, thing,” Jaffe said. “I would there, but moved away for
just as it has affected other rather not be moving. Peo- college and didn’t return.
communities nationwide. ple have been Bar Mitzva- “Most kids left Wilm-
Combined with the national hed here, and their parents ington,” Jaffe said.
trend of shrinking non-Or- married here, so there’s a lot “They’re in New York.
thodox synagogue attendance, of memories tied up in the They’re in Philadelphia.
small-town synagogues such building. It’s a big, beauti- They’re in Chicago.”
as Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth ful, wonderful building.” At the moment, AKSE
(AKSE) in Wilmington, Del., The Jewish communi- has no clear timeline for
are among those who have ty in Delaware established the move. First, it needs to
been hit particularly hard. Adas Kodesch in the 1880s. sell the building, Jaffe said,
At the time, the communi- Congregants and friends celebrate the 125th anniversary of AKSE. and the congregation is in
In October, after several ty had “two vastly different Photo provided the process of considering
years of review and discussion, groups of Jewish immi- new locations.
the congregation of AKSE vot- grants in Wilmington, those adopted the label “traditional” current circumstances and “I’m hoping the congre-
ed to put the synagogue build- who danced in satin at fancy as a compromise between con- demographics in the Jewish gation will move along and
ing up for sale. balls, and those who strug- gregants who wanted the com- community,” AKSE Rabbi Ste- embrace our new environ-
gled to make a living in a new munity to have an Orthodox ven Saks said. “And people ment,” Jaffe said. “I’m not
Percival Goodman, a leading land,” according to Becoming rabbi and those who wanted it now understand, that if you sure we know what’s going to
synagogue architect who died American, Remaining Jewish: to have a Conservative rabbi. look at Jewish papers from all happen. ... I don’t think we’re
in 1989, designed the building The Story of Wilmington, Dela- Over the years, the con- over the country, you’ll see walking off a cliff. Change
— dedicated in 1963 — for a ware’s First Jewish Community, gregation moved to different all the time congregations are is hard, and we’re not sure
congregation of 500 families. 1879-1924. buildings several times; most making moves to find appro- how it’s going to be, what
More than 50 years later, the $999Like many Jewish commu- recently, in 1963, when it priate spaces.” it’ll look like when we have a
congregation has shrunk to moved to its current location Jaffe and his wife joined different building.” l
fewer than 200 families. nities around the country, the on Washington Boulevard.
first immigrants in Wilming- the synagogue in 1982 for [email protected];
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Philly Faces: Entrepreneur Tackles Veganism

PH I LLY FACES Chen Atlas Photo provided it is in life. It always works a platform to learn a lot and to delphia. I have a highly active
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF for me, being consistent and manage a data center on a scale dog, so I also need the space
around in his head, for the determined about success, all that is the biggest in Israel. The and nature.
AFTER YEARS IN Isra- moment, he is focused on his of this with my motivation infrastructure and everything
el and New York City, Chen current projects. and everything. I like to cre- is not usually something you’d Q: Why did you decide to
Atlas has found a new home ate. If it’s software or physical handle on a private or small start a vegan restaurant?
in Philadelphia. We caught up with Atlas via product, I see it as some kind company. Even a big company
phone this week. of an art. I have a list of things doesn’t have the same equip- A: This is something that is
Originally from Rehovot, that I want to do, and I want to ment. I developed a lot in the very close to me and my friend,
Atlas studied software engi- Q: Would you consider make the world better. army, which also helped my which is for the last year, we’ve
neering and served five years in yourself a serial entrepre- self-respect. been vegan ourselves. I started
the Israel Defense Forces before neur? Q: How have your experi- being vegan for health reasons,
diving into Tel Aviv’s start-up ences in the Israeli military Q: Why did you move to and as I learned and got more
culture, to which he attributes A: Yes. A lot of times I shaped you? Philadelphia? into this field, I saw that basi-
his entrepreneurial spirit. can see the end result, and I cally there’s a lot of animals
am trying to get it, whatever A: I was very lucky being A: I didn’t like New York that suffer for no meat actually.
Atlas continued from there in such a great unit with great after a few years of living After you stop eating meat and
to New York, where he started people. The start-up scene in there. It was too much for cheese and everything, you just
two tech companies, Cleanly — Israel and the tech scene in me. I felt that I need some- see it in a different way. Auto-
which Atlas described as Uber Israel is very huge, but the place that is filled with less of matically, we just eat whatever
for laundry — and As You Stay, community is not as big, so that energy or people trying to we’ve been born to. Most of
a hotel app. A year ago, he you get to know a lot of peo- push each other in the subway all, we wanted to create for
moved to Philadelphia, and in ple and companies … a lot of or no one is smiling when you [my best friend] some kind of
December, he branched out in your friends opening their own go on the subway, that kind of restaurant where he can actu-
an entirely different direction companies and so on. ... The feeling, rushing, it affects you ally express himself and have
and opened a vegan restaurant Israeli mentality is to actually when you go to work. Every- really good food that is vegan
in Philadelphia called Vegan own a business and not work where you go, you feel like for people who eat healthy.
or Not. in a business or something like everyone’s rushing. It was too
that. It’s a mix of everything much for me eventually, and [email protected];
While he has other poten- specifically in the army. I had my best friend lives in Phila- 215-832-0729
tial business ideas swirling

Penn Katz Center Director Wins Book Award

LOCAL I was a kid,” said Weitzman, Steven Weitzman Photo provided are — at some level — dis- in research areas he didn’t know
director of the Katz Center of connected from our origin,” much about before, he realized
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF Advanced Judaic Studies at the idea that many people have he said. “We’re descendants the question is harder to answer
University of Pennsylvania. started turning to ancestry of immigrants who came to than it appears. He hopes read-
WHAT IS A JEW? sites and genealogy because the United States from other ers understand that, too.
Where did we come from? “As I learned more about they are becoming curious countries and in many cases
Who am I? my field” — ancient Jewish about their identities and a lot of memory was lost, a lot Winning the book award
Such existential questions history — “I realized that where they came from. But of family traditions were lost. was “gratifying” for Weitz-
scholarship didn’t have a the answer isn’t as simple as an … A lot of American Jews man, as it allowed him to con-
not only keep us up at night, clear answer to that question Ancestry.com search. today are really curious about nect with a wider audience.
they deeply interested author and actually answered the genealogy and curious about
Steven Weitzman — so much question in many different “Especially for American what genetics can tell them “I would love readers to
so that he set out to research ways,” he said, “so I wanted Jews like myself, a lot of us about their ancestry because understand that that ques-
questions of identity and ori- to write the book as a way to they don’t know a lot about tion of where we come from
gin in a book. explore why we don’t know their ancestors.” and who our ancestors were
the answer to the question — it’s a deeper question than
The result was The Origin of and why scholarship has so Additionally, some schol- it might seem on the surface
the Jews: The Quest for Roots many different theories.” ars, he’s found, are skeptical to be,” he said. “So I hope by
in a Rootless Age, which was about the ability to recover understanding that one’s ori-
named the winner of the 2017 He went on about eight origins and don’t believe it’s gin is more difficult to retrieve
National Jewish Book Award expeditions to research worth pursuing. and complicated than it might
in the Education and Jewish scholarship about origin appear, that people will get a
Identity category. in different fields, such as “So I was also reacting to deeper sense of who they are
genetics and archaeology. that allergy to questions about and realize that they’re mys-
“What originally inspired The idea of origin turned out origin that is very prevalent in teries, even to themselves.”
me to write it is my own curi- to be a bit more complicated the humanities today,” Weitz-
osity of the origin of my own than he realized. man said. [email protected];
identity as a Jew, and that’s a 215-832-0740
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Daniel Genesio hugs his horse, Gus, after his riding session. Photo by Rachel Kurland feel his body go just like he ing, flashing his winning smile.
was walking.” Tommy, 29, has cere-
the horse they ride each week.
LOCAL things sound relatively easy, but Roughly 100 smiling volun- “The horse’s three-part move- bral palsy in addition to oth-
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF not when you’re dealing with a ment is very much like our move- er metabolic, mitochondrial
child on the spectrum,” she said. teers are giddy to help out in ment, so it re-teaches the body and developmental problems.
BARBARA WERTHEIMER any way — cleaning the stables, and the brain how to move,” Socially, coming to Pegasus
wears so many hats, “my head Wertheimer started out as a helping riders balance on the Wertheimer explained. The once a week is his world.
hurts,” she laughed. volunteer and parent, too, in 1990. horse or even being on “manure next program in development is
She was looking for an alternative patrol” — for the more than geared toward children of first “As soon as we drive in here,
You’ll often find her weaving form of physical therapy for her 5,000 half-hour lessons that take responders who have post-trau- he starts looking around for
through the stables of Pegasus then 6-year-old daughter, who place throughout the year. matic stress disorder. everybody he knows,” Mary
Therapeutic Riding Academy, has mild cerebral palsy. Ann Porreca said. “You don’t see
watching riders with special needs Now, Wertheimer is prepar- “Horses are very intellec- that kind of heightened interest
during their lessons or hugging After a year of riding, doctors ing for the upcoming semi-for- tually, emotionally smart,” she often in him.”
volunteers who double as close were shocked by her improve- mal Carol Tatum Memorial Gala added. “They can read people.
friends and confidants. ments. “From a physical stand- on Feb. 24 at Knowlton Mansion, They understand. And riders During the week, he frequent-
point, the therapeutic riding evident by the clutter in her office form bonds with the animals,” ly points to his riding helmet,
Off of Castor and Bustleton was incredibly beneficial. From full of items for an auction. like one child who snuck carrots alerting his parents that he’s eager
avenues, Pegasus is the only area a psychological standpoint, 6- into his bed at night to save for to get back on his favorite horse.
riding program geared toward and 7-year-old kids are starting Wertheimer will do what- his upcoming rendezvous with “All you have to do is say Clyde to
children and adults with disabil- to play T-ball and soccer and all ever is needed to help Pegasus his horse. “That tells so much — him — big smile.”
ities, according to Wertheimer. these other things, which she — this year, she cut her salary that’s the relationship.”
Ranging from adult stroke vic- could not do. It gave her a sport in half. “Tikkun olam — didn’t Riding has given Tommy
tims to young children on the that could be her own.” think twice about it. … I need Wertheimer, who used to self-confidence, balance and
autism spectrum, “this is a place to give to other people the way belong to Congregation Adath increased upper body strength.
where it doesn’t matter what your Like many volunteers, Wert- this program gave to my child. Jeshurun, also helps facilitate
age is — you can participate.” heimer “got sucked in.” She It gave her her life.” Bar and Bat Mitzvah proj- “I enjoy his being put into a
eventually took on the role of ects, many of which resulted certain structure and respond-
They perform different exer- executive director after founder Jane Genesio sees the good in much-needed additions like ing. He’s often very happy to
cises while on the horse, but Carol Tatum died after a battle Pegasus does for her 41-year-old large, multicolored letters and respond to these people,” Ray
the process teaches them how with breast cancer in 2005. son Daniel, who developed a numbers drilled to the ring’s Porreca added. Tommy and oth-
to focus, maintain balance and traumatic brain injury from a walls so riders can better under- er pupils practice putting rings
develop physical strength, Wert- “It was so important to me motorcycle accident at 21. stand where to steer the horse. in a bucket across his body while
heimer said. to pay it forward,” she said, atop Clyde, led by an instructor,
“to make sure this program Through the exercises at Peg- She often tries to pair moth- which adds core strength.
“They’re working with reins. was here for other children asus, he can now sit up on Gus, ers and daughters for projects
They’re steering their horses like my daughter.” a retired police horse, by himself. to create a bonding experience. Coming to Pegasus is trea-
through a course. They’re learn- sured time for parents, too, where
ing how to stop a horse. All these With 15 horses on the prop- “The horse walks and kind “The year that they’re going they’ve created a network of psy-
erty of differing shapes, sizes and of uses the same muscles as a through the Bat Mitzvah can be an chological support and socializa-
breeds, riders bond with and trust human,” she noted, “so he can emotionally stressful time between tion. They each have a unique
the mother and daughter, and this bond through their children.
way if they have the bonding over
being at Pegasus with the horses, “I sometimes wonder
it’s a bonus,” she said. whether this place is better
for me or for Tom,” Mary Ann
Though he is nonverbal, Porreca laughed. l
Mary Ann and Ray Porreca’s
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Eagles remained cautiously optimistic. All bets were off in Minne- The Shaw and Cozen clans, who Marc Shaw is heading out
Now, she’s sharing the Super apolis, however — at least in are found at every home game, with a big group to take care
Continued from Page 1 the Jewish community, which at the NFC Championship Game of some “unfinished business.”
Bowl experience with her son, is welcoming Super Bowl against the Minnesota Vikings.
warm welcome of an estimated whose upcoming Bar Mitzvah attendees with open arms. Photo provided The Congregation Rodeph
high of 6 degrees on Feb. 4. is fittingly football-themed. Shalom congregant and his
Shabbat-observant Eagles us out of the opportunity to brother — who between them
To her, the weather will just “I’m looking forward to the and Patriots fans were invited make history,” she laughed, have missed maybe four or five
be another challenge for the victory, that’s No. 1,” Rabbino to join the modern Orthodox “but we’re excited to introduce home games since the late ’80s
team to overcome. said. “And I’m really looking for- Congregation Darchei Noam the Minneapolis Jewish com- — went to the Super Bowl in
ward to spending that time with near Minneapolis for accom- munity to people who don’t 2005, so he’s hoping for a differ-
“I can’t believe of all the my son … and being able to have modations and services. necessarily understand or ent outcome this time. And with
places in the world that the a lifetime of memories with him appreciate that you can live in the way this season has gone, a
Super Bowl could be that we’re in such a special season and to “It’s a wonderful opportunity the Midwest and still have a victory isn’t too far-fetched.
going to Minneapolis in the celebrate such a special city.” to reach out to the Jewish com- Torah-observant lifestyle even
dead of winter,” laughed Rab- munity beyond our own,” said though you’re not on the coast.” “This is a special run and we
bino, who belongs to Temple Leading up to this weekend, Rabbi Max Davis of Darchei feel like it’s going to be capped
Beth Hillel-Beth El. “But it Philly institutions have been Noam, “and we knew there would But for the fans heading out off with the Super Bowl, and
seems fitting for the rest of the making bets on the outcome be thousands of people coming to Minnesota, it doesn’t matter we want to be there,” said Shaw,
season because this season has with their Boston counterparts to the Twin Cities for the event the weather or what bets are adding they will be back in time
really been one of overcoming — including synagogues. and thought it might be a great made — they just want to sup- for the victory parade. “These
adversity and working together opportunity to celebrate Shab- port their team. types of seasons, they don’t
as a team and looking toward Philly’s Congregation bat with our sisters and brothers come around often. Although
that common goal.” Rodeph Shalom challenged from other communities.” “It really is a once-in-a-life- the expectations might be that
Temple Israel of Boston to a time opportunity and something we’re gonna be back soon with
(Luckily, the stadium charitable wager in which upon That it’s Eagles fans descending I definitely want to cross off my Carson Wentz, it’s never a guar-
is indoors.) an Eagles victory, the Boston on the city is not lost on Wendy bucket list,” Ken Weinstein said. antee and you want live in the
shul will donate 18 times the Khabie, a Darchei Noam congre- moment and participate in what
A “rabid” Eagles fan, Rabbino difference in scores to Philly gant and understandably dejected He and his friend Michael is a great experience … when you
based her good instincts on the Youth Basketball, or Rodeph — yet welcoming — Vikings fan. Cohen will head out early Feb. can because you don’t know.”
team’s dynamic and Doug Ped- Shalom will donate 18 times 3, which meant Weinstein had
erson’s playcalling. After years the difference in scores to the “The irony here will be that to change some of his plans. So what would these fans tell
(and years) of heartache and CTE Center at Boston Univer- we actually have to be nice to their team if they could offer
disappointment, however, she sity Medical Center. some Eagles fans who bounced Typically, he invites friends some pre-game encouragement?
over to watch the game. In fact, he
Make a Healthy Choice already reached out to several peo- Said Weinstein, “I’d tell
Better at Pine Run ple that he then had to cancel on. them to make Philadelphia
But at least it’s for a good reason. proud and make themselves
Community! proud. Just as this is maybe
“It’s probably the best excuse my first and only Super Bowl
Pine Run is a not-for-profit continuing you could have is actually going appearance, that may be the
care retirement community owned to the game,” he laughed. same for them, so they should
and operated by Doylestown Health. make the most of it and go out
Health and wellness centered for an He’s looking forward to par- there and play their hearts out.”
enriched life with provisions for the taking in the festivities around
future. Good to know! the weekend, too. “I’d do the fight song, for sure,
and then I think what I would
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“Carson Wentz has taken us this really, that’s it. We’ve four quar-
far, and there’s just an excite- ters, 60 minutes and just keep on
ment and a confidence level that doing what you’re doing.”
I have not seen in years. … I’m
excited beyond words to go.” “This is what you’ve been
working for and dreaming of
since you were a kid,” Shaw add-
ed, “and as much as every player
across the league dreams and
hopes and prays and wants to be
in this situation, you’re in this
situation for a city that would
put you on a pedestal for the
rest of your lives. ... It would be a
celebration of epic proportions.”

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Education caust education in schools Top: Holocaust survivor Manya Perel with a class she spoke to through extraordinary and
across the country. e bill heroic.”
Continued from Page 1 has both Democratic and HAMEC. Above: Holocaust survivor David Tuck speaks at a HAMEC
Republican sponsors and has Connecting the
International Holocaust received bipartisan support. engagement. Left: Steven Pressman’s documentary 50 Children: The dwindling number of
Remembrance Day marks the Boyle said that education is the remaining Holocaust
anniversary of the liberation most e ective way of ghting Rescue Mission of Mr. & Mrs. Kraus. Photos provided survivors to di er-
of Auschwitz-Birkenau. In anti-Semitism. ent groups is a major
schools, universities and syn- British troops liberated him on children. is particular talk goal of HAMEC’s
agogues throughout Philadel- “One of the best ways we April 15, 1945. focused on Robert Schless, programming, and
phia, programming around the can combat against that hate is a pediatrician friend of the HAMEC Education
day sought to teach the history through teaching young people On Jan. 25 at Sidney Kimmel Krauses who accompanied Director Geoffrey
of the Holocaust, so it’s not the past, and what happened in Medical College, Steven Press- them to Germany. Quinn said they usu-
doomed to be repeated. previous eras when hate speech man, producer of the HBO docu- ally see an uptick of
was allowed to go unchecked mentary 50 Children: e Rescue “We know that there are, interest around Inter-
And with Nazi parties and a group of human beings Mission of Mr. & Mrs. Kraus — with each passing year, few- national Holocaust
on the rise in Europe, and were delegitimized and dehu- as well as the author of a book on er and fewer survivors because Remembrance Day.
neo-Nazis marching in Char- manized,” Boyle said. the same subject — spoke about they’ve gotten old, and they’re
lottesville, Va., Tuck’s goal to the story of American heroism dying o ,” Pressman said. “So, HAMEC works
make sure it never happens Earlier in the week, on during the Holocaust portrayed stories like this are very import- with more than 30
comes with renewed vigor. Jan. 24, several organizations in his documentary. ant because they’re remind- Holocaust survi-
This motivated co-hosted an event with Holo- ers to us to never forget what vors, such as Tuck,
him to recently caust survivor Peter Stern His documentary and book happened. … A story like this in the Philadelphia
co-write his story at Penn Hillel. Stern, who is feature Gilbert and Eleanor is also a wonderful reminder area. e center con-
in a book called originally from Nuremberg, Kraus, a couple from Phila- that … ordinary people always nects the survivors
David Tuck: A Germany, spoke about his delphia who ventured into have the ability to rise above to schools, churches and other
Story of Holo- personal experiences with the Germany before the outbreak themselves and do something organizations throughout the
caust Survival. Holocaust. He was deported of the Holocaust to rescue 50 year for speaking engagements.
several times to a ghetto and Quinn said the survivors’
“I always [tell] di erent camps — his father main message at these speak-
the students, dying along the way — before ing engagements is to stand up
‘Get an educa- against hatred and bigotry.
tion and, in the “It really [falls] on the
future, make shoulders of the second- and
sure this never third-generation students who
happens again,’” are fortunate enough to meet
Tuck said. with these individuals to con-
tinue their legacy,” Quinn said.
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle “ e most important part of
(D-District 13), who spoke at Holocaust remembrance is the
Old York Road Temple-Beth individual heroes that endured
Am on Jan. 28 for Interna- such horrors and were able to
tional Holocaust Remem- overcome adversity and are
brance Day, expressed similar dedicated to educating future
sentiments about the day’s generations about what hap-
importance in light of the pened to them so it never hap-
political atmosphere. pens again.”
HAMEC also had some
“ ere were people in the additional programming spe-
early 1930s who naively said, ci cally for International Holo-
‘Oh, don’t worry about what’s caust Remembrance Day this
going on, it’s just crazy rhet- year, such as a production of
oric. Nothing will ever come Lida Stein and the Righteous
of it,’” Boyle said. “ ere were Gentile, a play about the rela-
some people who considered tionship between a Jewish girl
Hitler a joke gure, [that] he and her gentile friend in the
didn’t really mean what he was years leading to the Holocaust.
saying. at proved to be dan- “I have family — I have a
gerously naive, so my view is daughter, three grandchildren,
we always have to take any nine great-grandchildren,”
expression of Nazi views very Tuck said. “I don’t want to hap-
seriously and do all we can to pen the same things. It could
combat it.” happen. You never know.” ●

Boyle, who advoctated for [email protected];
the law requiring Holocaust 215-832-0729
education in Pennsylvania
schools, has sponsored simi-
lar legislation requiring Holo-

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Opinion

EDITORIAL Me Too and Time’s Up —

UNRWA Is Not the Issue Now What and What’s Next?

LAST WEEK IN Davos, President Donald Trump took another BY MARCIA BRONSTEIN ible from where I am chang- bias, prejudice and harassment.
rhetorical whack at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency ing. Who knows what could be If your organization has not
(UNRWA), which was created to aid Palestinian refugees from AN IMPORTANT byprod- imagined to happen? And so
the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. The United States is the largest donor uct of recent events has been it’s best to not take chances.” shared its policy, perhaps ask
to the agency. Trump said the United States would continue to the raising of awareness of for a copy and ask that it be
withhold funding from the organization if the Palestinians did harassment and gender bias How many people have on the agenda at an upcom-
not pursue peace with Israel. “All that money is on the table,” he in public spaces and individ- recognized themselves in any ing staff meeting and board
said after the United States announced half of its contribution to ual consciousness. Since my of the myriad stories on TV, meeting. There should be a
the agency was already held back. published commentary in the radio and all forms of social definition for harassment and
Dec. 20 issue of the Exponent, media? And if so, have they gender bias. Without a written
UNRWA has a deservedly troubled reputation. The agency is “Everyone Needs to Speak Up,” the self-awareness to recognize definition there is little hope of
repeatedly accused of being complicit in or tolerant of Palestin- I have received comments from where they have crossed the supervisors and CEOs having
ian terror and aggression from within its boundaries, and repeat- male colleagues, female col- line? Have they admitted it out the ability to deal with these
ed demands are being made for more UNRWA accountability. leagues, acquaintances, board loud? Have they taken steps to matters, much less for work-
members and readers encour- change or have they buried the ers to be able to have their
In addition, the notions behind the agency’s founding are aging me to dive deeper on issue as a nuisance? rights protected. We need to
problematic. There are now 5 million Palestinians designated as the issue. The common thread work in environments where
“refugees,” including millions who are descendants of those who of the feedback was praise for How many organizations have harassment is strictly prohibit-
fled what is now Israel 70 years ago. Are these multigenerational raising the issue and through a recently reviewed their non-dis- ed and measures actively pro-
Palestinians really refugees? Or are they actually stateless people Jewish lens. crimination and anti-harassment tect workers against all types
who have no “final status” because Israel and the Palestinian rep- policies? How many have sent of harassment, whether it is
resentatives have failed to determine what is to be done with them? The time is ripe follow- them around to employees? How verbal or physical conduct that
ing on the heels of the Time’s many have put the issue on staff disparages or shows hostility
Within this ambiguous context, what is the role of a refugee Up campaign at the Golden meeting agendas? or dislike.
agency? If it is simply to provide shelter and food, then perhaps Globe Awards and the Wom-
UNRWA is not to blame for the fact that we are now in our third en’s March for empowerment. What can be done now If you work in an organi-
refugee generation. But, if the role is to provide food, shelter, Now we must utilize our voic- that will result in substantive zation that does not have an
training, assistance and integration, UNRWA has failed. es toward action. More than changes? One step is for work- HR department or a policy for
40,000 people attended the places to adopt a policy and to dealing with harassment or
Even so, UNRWA is not alone in its failure. Rather, the unfor- Women’s March in Phila- live the values of that policy.
tunate reality is that the fate of the Palestinian people has not delphia and now we need to
been sufficiently addressed. The entire world has stood by (some take that momentum and use How many organizations have recently reviewed
silently, some not) and allowed this situation to fester by not it for self-reflection and con- their non-discrimination and anti-harassment
addressing the question of where these “refugees” are supposed templation of all our interac- policies? How many have sent them around to
to go. Little is being done to resettle them and to provide them a tions. What do we do when employees? How many have put the issue on
place they can call home. confronted by harassment or staff meeting agendas?
gender-biased situations, how
Faced with rounds and rounds of peace negotiations ending do we act, what do we say and What is your workplace gender bias, consider it a big
with Palestinian intransigence, Israel has stopped making propos- who do we tell? policy on discrimination and red flag and act accordingly.
als to make the refugee situation better or even different. But this harassment? Does it include
isn’t a uniquely Israel problem that is meant to be solved by Israel. “I am now worried that if I the following straight for- I encourage everyone to
The fact is, the rest of the world — including the United States — touch an arm, pat a back or any- ward concepts? Organizations keep speaking up and out.
does little more than throw money at the refugees. The other Arab thing that I normally do in inter- should be committed to work Know the definitions and know
countries — particularly neighbors Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt and actions with all people, it will environments in which all what is protected under the
Syria — would seem like natural sources of a solution, but since have negative ramifications,” a individuals are treated with Equal Employment Opportu-
1967 they’ve tended to treat the Palestinians more as pawns than male colleague recently said. respect and dignity. Individ- nity Commission Guidelines.
as human beings deserving of jobs, health care and representation. uals should work within a As for those who ask, “What’s
A female colleague shared: professional atmosphere that next?” or how to keep the
It is ironic that the United States is now criticizing the very “Telling my buried stories over promotes equal employment conversation going, I respond
vehicle it helped create to deal with this issue, but that doesn’t the past few weeks has been opportunities and prohib- with, “Know your rights and
make the criticism wrong. And yet, at the same time, the United emotional but it feels good to its discriminatory practices, keep talking, because this con-
States continues to advocate for some kind of a peace plan. Per- share knowing that people will including harassment. There is versation will continue.” l
haps the biggest lesson to be learned is that no peace plan makes now understand.” an expectation that all rela-
sense without addressing what is to become of the Palestinian tionships in the workplace will Marcia Bronstein is the AJC’s
refugees, whether it’s the 50,000 remaining individuals from “The world is very compli- be business-like and free of regional director for Philadelphia
1948’s original 700,000 or the millions of their descendants. cated and scary,” a male board and South Jersey.
Ignoring the problem will not make it go away. l member surmised. “I won’t
even undress in a locker room
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Opinion

Searching for American Jewish KVETCH ’N KVELL

Denominational Life — in Israel School Made the Right Call
I do not agree with you regarding the Frisch School (“Children
BY PNINA AGENYAHU a woman in my Orthodox syna- other than when his brother con- as Political Props,” Jan. 25). It made a suggestion that those who
gogue in Israel. vinced him to go for the High believed in President Donald Trump’s decision on Jerusalem make
THE RELATIONSHIP between Holidays. Something about Jew- it known.
Israel and the United States, Shortly after returning this ish ritual simply was not for him.
between both their governments past summer, I wrote for My In America, however, Avi saw It is about time that a president stood up to the Arab world and
and populations, is unbreakable Jewish Learning that I had hoped that practicing Judaism could be say that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. People who do not believe
and is cemented by shared val- to “bring my family’s flourishing more open and accepting. Con- in this point of view say it will hurt the peace talks. But where are
ues. But at the same time, the Jewish life and identity with us” gregants are not looked down the peace talks going? Arab countries just keep on saying they will
Israeli and American Jewish from the United States to our upon for driving to synagogue. wipe Israel off the map.
communities have key differenc- renewed life in Israel. But we There is a comforting sense that
es, particularly when it comes to have discovered that American you can practice Judaism how- Let’s face it. The only way for Israel to survive is to have allies
denominational lines. Jewish life truly is unique, and ever, whenever and wherever like the United States backing it up.
that it cannot seamlessly be rep- you’d like to do so.
This reality hit home on a licated in Israel. Meyer Cooper | Philadelphia
profound level for me upon my The experience was trans-
recent return to Israel following Now living in Modi’in, we formative for us. We now pray Proud of Jewish Exponent
four years of service as the Jewish find ourselves in the same situ- in the melodies we learned in I must admit that I was one of those Exponent readers who was
Agency for Israel’s senior shlicha ation that we experienced before our Conservative synagogue quite unhappy with the 2015 changes in the leadership of the
(emissary) for the Jewish Federa- our four years in America: lack- and enthusiastically celebrate paper. I readily admit that I was wrong. Under Editor-in-Chief
tion of Greater Washington. ing a plethora of diverse options Chanukah, which isn’t as sig- Joshua Runyan, week after week, the Exponent reflects the best of
in Jewish practice. We yearn for the ethics of Judaism (“Nothing Great About Oval Office Com-
ments,” Jan. 18).
I’ve had the privilege of not just a first aliyah, from Ethiopia in 1984, but a
second aliyah this year following my time in the states. While some on the Jewish right wing falsely claim that Josh has
moved the paper to the political left, in fact, he has moved it in a
In Israel, my husband Avi the environment of pluralism, nificant a holiday in Israel as direction not so much informed by liberal politics but by what we
and I were viewed as essentially diversity and acceptance that we it is for American Jews. Yet we are taught about our obligations to our fellow men and women
being in a “mixed marriage” enjoyed in Washington. feel relatively alone in our new within the Jewish and broader communities.
because he is secular and I am Make no mistake: My family practices and have struggled to
considered Orthodox. This is thrilled to be back in the Jew- find the Jewish community in To be a committed Jew we are obligated to pursue justice, to
falls in line with the broader ish homeland. There is no great- Israel that meets our diverse care for those who suffer from hunger and poverty, to remember
trend in the Jewish state of a er satisfaction than attaining the needs and interests. what our ancestors felt when they were strangers in Egypt and
clear, black-and-white divide dream of aliyah — the Jewish In Modi’in, the Conserva- Babylonia, and to cherish and care for the earth.
between the religious and secu- people’s triumphant return to tive synagogue that we would
lar Jewish communities. the land our ancestors lived in like to be part of is not within For too long, some in our community have seemed to believe
Yet in America, Avi and I for for thousands of years. I’ve had walking distance of our home. that the only measure of our expression of being a committed Jew
the first time witnessed the rich the privilege of not just a first ali- Therefore, we attend a local was uncritical support of the government of Israel, even when that
mosaic of the Jewish denomina- yah, from Ethiopia in 1984, but a egalitarian minyan that attracts government behaves in ways inconsistent with Jewish values. As
tions — Orthodox, Conservative, second aliyah this year following diverse participants and allows for those who cheer on President Donald Trump, how can any Jew
Reform and Reconstructionist. my time in the states. women to lead prayers, though cheer on a man who has benign views of neo-Nazis or has immi-
We became members at B’nai But after getting a taste of men and women sit separately. gration sensibilities that smack of those in the early 20th century,
Israel, a Conservative syna- American Judaism, I have a new There is a sense that beyond when preference was given to northern Europeans such as Norwe-
gogue in the Washington area. dream: a State of Israel whose prayer and ritual, the people gians but cruelly limited access to America to our ancestors?

Exponent editorials and the editor-in-chief’s column regularly
challenge us to think about our moral heritage. The Philadelphia
Jewish community would do well take to heart what is written in
the Exponent by someone who is not only a very skilled journalist,
but also a learned Jew.

We were quickly embraced by Jews can practice their faith in are what matter; the commu- Burt Siegel | Elkins Park
the congregation’s dynamic and an egalitarian, open environ- nity offers programming that
progressive community, which ment. For my husband and me, we need and enjoy, such as a most recently, prayer rights at can the Jews of Israel, many of
is made up of Jews with various American Conservative Judaism youth minyan and basketball the Western Wall have all been whom are struggling to find
viewpoints on God, practice and was the perfect middle ground games for children. It is not the points of tension that disrupt the their religious and communal
culture. We could sit next to between secular and Orthodox Conservative community that harmony of an otherwise stal- niches, have access to the same
each other at services along with — a strong connection to tradi- we had in America, but it is our wart Israel-Diaspora bond. smorgasbord of Jewish options
our son Eitan, who visibly began tion, but a nonjudgmental com- best option for now. that I had in America?
taking pride in being Jewish. I munity and mindset. For us, returning to Israel Moving forward, how can we
had my first opportunity to be Before we lived in the Unit- has also accentuated the issues bridge these differences and help One key step is a willingness
called up for an aliyah to the ed States, Avi had not attended that divide Israeli and American Israelis experience the unique to put affiliations aside and
Torah, which I could not do as synagogue services for 30 years, Jews. Marriage, conversion and, benefits of American Jewish
denominational diversity? How See Israel, Page 18

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Opinion

THE VIEW FROM HERE Israel

Rooting for the Continued from Page 17

Underdog day with the Iggles (hopefully) ly consider themselves in favor understand what we all have Israeli Students, Ami-Unity is
defeating the Pats in Super Bowl of both a strong Israel and an in common: Judaism. Many reaching out to the silent major-
BY JOSHUA RUNYAN LII. Among underdogs, there’s eventual Palestinian state — the Israelis might call me Reform ity of Israelis who have not yet
no better team to get behind downward trend among Dem- — even though I attended a formed strong opinions on plu-
LIKE THIS GREAT country of than the Birds, as evidenced by ocrats identifying as supportive Conservative synagogue during ralism and peoplehood.
ours, I’m a big believer in the a Las Vegas betting line that has of a position that not too long my time abroad — or secu-
underdog. Some might even say seen the Patriots go from 7-point ago was considered more-or-less lar. I reject these labels. I am In its first year, Ami-Unity
this belief is my birthright. favorites to 4.5 in just a week bipartisan means that some- comfortable in my own skin is laying the groundwork for
of wagers. And throughout the thing is wrong. Israel is still very and take pride in the various expanded efforts by reaching
In the womb, I wasn’t given United States, fans from New much the underdog, but it seems components that make up my young Israelis at a stage in their
much of a chance of survival. York to Dallas to L.A. are pray- that too many people view it as Jewish identity. lives when they are open to con-
My mother had to spend three ing that Tom Brady and the New the new Goliath. sidering new perspectives on
months on bedrest at Lanke- England offensive line fold like Further, Jews of all streams Jewish pluralism.
nau Hospital prior to my birth, a cheap suit before the mighty But I don’t blame Demo- must be willing to engage in
which came the night before the Fletcher Cox. For myself, I’m crats. I blame the same Jewish dialogue that is honest, but After spending four years as
Philadelphia Eagles’ first-ever counting on at least one defen- community that has seen its free of judgment. This applies part of a Jewish community in
appearance in the Super Bowl. sive touchdown to aid an Eagles young, according to other Pew to Jews within Israel, but also the Diaspora, I am extreme-
According to family lore, my victory, 21-10. studies, identify less and less between Israel and U.S. organi- ly proud and excited that the
grandfather was so excited with Israel, regardless of par- zations like the Jewish Agency, Jewish Agency has initiated
about the arrival of his first But perhaps there’s some- ty affiliation. Yes, Israel’s gov- which has a long track record this platform, which will give
grandchild and his beloved thing more than just home- ernment — especially during of enhancing Israel-Diaspora Israeli society a deeper aware-
team’s facing off against the town pride that has so many get the fights over the Iran nuclear solidarity and understanding, ness about Judaism’s different
Oakland Raiders — no one has behind the underdog. As Amer- deal — has capitalized off of that are uniquely positioned to streams as well as the multitude
revealed which took precedence icans — especially as American partisan divisions in Washing- foster these conversations. of possibilities in the realm of
— that he had the nursery staff Jews — we have a visceral appre- ton, but our collective failure to Jewish identity. It is time for
swaddle me in green. ciation for justice and equality. inculcate a visceral come-hell- Specifically, the Jewish Agen- every Jew, no matter where he
Nothing burns us quite so much or-high-water love of the Jewish cy’s new Ami-Unity Initiative or she lives, to have a commu-
The Eagles, as we all know, as a rigged system, so when state in our youth helped lay the — launched in response to the nity to call home. l
lost that Super Bowl XV fight, power or influence seems to groundwork for Israel to appear Western Wall crisis — strives
27-10. Since then, I’ve been root- unnaturally congregate around as a partisan issue. to bring about a systematic and Pnina Agenyahu was the senior
ing for the Birds, come hell or particular people or institutions, long-term shift in Israeli public shlicha of the Jewish Federation of
high water, through seasons whether in Boston or Washing- Too many hide behind the opinion on issues of Jewish peo- Greater Washington in partnership
good and bad — even during a ton, we tend to suspect that a notion that criticism is a hall- plehood and pluralism, a shift with the Jewish Agency for Israel.
good portion of my childhood rebalancing is in order. mark of a healthy friendship, that will ultimately affect offi- Each year, the Jewish Agency
spent amid Cowboys fans in and while that’s true in private, cial Israeli policy. By launching sends 1,700 such emissaries to
Dallas. (That experience gave It’s not for nothing that in it’s not inherently true when the partnerships with the Council Jewish communities around the
new meaning to Kermit the 1776, our fledgling nation was world is watching. A Philadel- of Israeli Youth Movements, world to bridge the gap between
Frog’s famous song, “It’s Not the underdog in its fight against phia fan may be the biggest critic the Council of Israeli Youth Jews of different backgrounds and
Easy Being Green.”) the British Empire. And it’s of the Eagles on WIP, but he Organizations, the Council of Israel, increase Jewish awareness
worthwhile to remember that wouldn’t be caught dead trash- Pre-Army Academics in Isra- and pride and promote an under-
I was right there with them in 1948, Israel was very much ing his team on a Boston sports el and the National Union of standing of Israel and its ideals.
— metaphorically speaking, of the David facing down the radio station. It’s the same for them — is what’s called for. I’m
course — for Super Bowl XXX- Goliath of several Arab armies families: I see my children fight merely suggesting that we create est polls will be seen as outliers
IX, watching in agony from my all united against the common like cats and dogs, but they unite an environment in which Israel in a strong history of pro-Israel
Bala Cynwyd apartment as they Jewish enemy. to defend each other against bul- is seen for what it is, a tiny Jew- bipartisanship.
fell to the New England Patriots, lies at school. ish homeland in a Middle East
24-21. And I was there, up in the That’s why a recent Pew study whose countries at the present Looking back at a millen-
middle of the night, watching purportedly showing a vast I’m not suggesting that a time would rather see it harmed nia-long history that saw the
a live webcast from my home divide in the pro-Israel senti- blind embrace of all of Israel’s than supported. formerly exiled Jewish people
in Israel in 2009, the last time ments among Republicans and faults — and it legitimately has return to forge a new state
the Eagles came close to the big Democrats is so disconcerting. It is an imperfect state — of their own, emerge victori-
game. (They lost to the Arizo- much like the United States — ous in three regional wars and
na Cardinals in the conference Putting aside for a moment whose democratic ideals may give birth to a first-rate econo-
championship, 32-25.) the legitimate critiques of the not always jibe with harsh reali- my, I’ve never been prouder of
survey — the question at issue, ties, but nevertheless express the an underdog. l
And my family and I have for instance, forces respondents hope for a better future for all
been rooting and hollering to choose between Israel and mankind. The more we make Joshua Runyan is the editor-
during every game of the Doug the Palestinians, whereas most those truths the substance of our in-chief of the Jewish Exponent.
Pederson era, especially this people probably instinctive- conversations, the more the lat- He can be reached at jrunyan@
improbable injury-plagued sea- jewishexponent.com.
son that will conclude on Sun-

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Lifestyles/Culture

Author Spreads Hope About Postpartum
Depression by Sharing Her Own Struggles

BOOKS difficult,” she said. “I wanted experiencing, which was When women are pregnant, message of hope and finding
to reach out and express that scary, she noted. Starr said, people can sud- the light.
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF point of view because blogs denly bombard the expect-
were kind of new back then, “But I said, if I help one ant mother with phrases like “Despite the fact that some
IN HER RECENT book, and I didn’t see anything that woman by sharing my story, “Isn’t this the happiest time of those things were hard to
Rebecca Fox Starr gives a was expressing that voice.” then it’s worth it,” she said. of your life?” or “Aren’t you revisit and I knew would be
shoutout to Hayden Panet- “It’s worth all the labels I will so excited?” hard for my family, my par-
tiere, who made headlines for She had the “baby blues” wear the rest of my life. It’s ents, my husband, to have to
speaking out about her experi- “And when you don’t feel read again, it was emotionally
ence with postpartum depres- Cover of Beyond the Baby Blues worth all the peo- happy or excited or good, it is evocative for me,” she said,
sion after giving birth to her Rebecca Fox Starr ple who attach a the worst feeling,” Starr said. “but I’m in a different place
daughter in 2015. stigma to me and “There’s nothing worse than now so I can say with more
Photos provided my name, because people telling you you’re sup- confidence than I thought I
And while celebrities I can help.” posed to be happy ... and yet would be able to, that there is
like Panettiere and Chrissy with Belle, a notion not The growth of her blog — you can’t feel it because you’re a hopeful story. It’s possible.”
Teigen, who wrote a moving uncommon among new which boasts readers from all so anxious or sad or numb or
essay about her own struggle moms, but with Beau three- 50 states and 160 countries — angry or confused.” The message of hope and
in 2017, coming forward about and-a-half years later, she ultimately led to a book deal, new starts is one she’s found
their battles does help illumi- developed severe mental with one caveat: Her publisher Revisiting the dark periods in Judaism as well. Her reli-
nate a struggle many moth- health issues, particularly wanted her to focus more on of her life was not easy, but as gion was able to help her find
ers deal with, it’s also regular during her pregnancy. prenatal anxiety and depres- she read it from the other side “that when times are really
women speaking out who will sion and mental health strug- during the editing process, hard, I can get through it
lessen the stigma. “Whereas I described gles during pregnancy, which she was able to see how much because of the faith I have in
my situation with Belle as are much less known about she’s grown. some higher power.”
Up to one in seven women being a lot more good than and talked about.
experience postpartum depres- hard times,” she said, “with Underlying her story is the The shehecheyanu prayer
sion, according to the Ameri- Beau ... something just didn’t and emphasis on the new is an
can Psychological Association. agree with me and I had more important one in her family,
hard times than good times. she added.
With her book Beyond ... I just didn’t feel good about
the Baby Blues: Anxiety and life anymore and that was so She hopes readers — who
Depression During and After new to me, and I also didn’t should not be limited to just
Pregnancy, Starr candid- really know to expect that women or moms, she noted —
ly shares her struggles with because I hadn’t had it with will be able to walk away with
anxiety and depression both my first pregnancy.” a sense of optimism and hope
during and after pregnan- in hard times.
cy — a topic not many talk She decided to blog about
openly about. it and share what she was The success of her book,
now in its second printing, has
In the story — interlaced shown she is not alone — and
with clinical background others are not alone, either. It
and insights by psycholo- reached milestones on Ama-
gist Amy Wenzel as well as zon, where it quickly sold out
a heartwarming section with upon its Jan. 8 release, in the
stories by five women who postpartum and OB-GYN
experienced similar strug- categories — even ahead of
gles — Starr takes the read- Brooke Shields’ book, Starr
er through significant parts noted proudly.
of her life, from dating her
husband, getting married and As readers share pictures
having their children, Belle of the book on Instagram and
and Beau. There are funny, her Mommy, Ever After com-
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moments that vividly illus- much they’ve enjoyed it, Starr
trate her struggles. sees the book as a success in
her mission.
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Philly POPS Celebrate Leonard Bernstein’s Centennial

MUSIC of Bernstein’s more symphonic Provided by the National Museum of American Jewish History
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF pieces in the city’s celebration of
the composer. Leonard Bernstein conducting, 1956
NOTHING WAS REAL for
Leonard Bernstein unless he The Philadelphia program
shared it, according to David also includes selections from
Charles Abell. Mass, which has even more per-
sonal meaning for Abell.
Now the Philly POPS prin-
cipal guest conductor will share When he was 12, Abell was
Bernstein’s legacy with a con- chosen to sing in the boys choir
cert spanning the career of the of Mass, a theater piece written
esteemed Jewish composer, who for the Kennedy Center in honor
would have been 100 in 2018. of John F. Kennedy, during its
Abell will conduct three perfor- premiere in 1971.
mances of “Lenny’s Revolution,”
Feb. 2 to 4 at the Kimmel Center, Its creation speaks to the rev-
which will include pieces from olutionary nature of Bernstein’s
Bernstein’s Broadway repertoire music, as well as the title of the
such as West Side Story, On the POPS performance.
Town and Candide, alongside
Broadway vocalists and the “It’s a Catholic mass written,
65-piece POPS orchestra. of course, by a Jewish composer
in memoriam of a Catholic pres-
ident who was a friend of his and
it actually is not a mass in a litur-
gical sense, it is a theater piece

David Charles Abell conducting Leonard Bernstein D avid Charles Abell and Leonard Bernstein at that. His TV shows do that.”
From Bernstein, future gen-
Bachrach Photography Paul de Hueck, courtesy the Leonard Bernstein Office, Inc. the Hollywood Bowl Photo provided
erations can learn to follow their
The performance is part of that tells a story,” Abell said. “So Abell said. “So I feel like I’m guests make anagrams from long instincts. He was originally dis-
a citywide tribute to Bernstein, already that is a revolutionary coming full circle now.” words, “and he was really good couraged from creating music
led by the National Museum concept and it was made more at it,” Abell said. “He was better for Broadway and conducting
of American Jewish History revolutionary by the fact that he The Philly concert will also than everyone, so he always won music and veering away from
(NMAJH), which will open its included different styles; there’s a showcase Bernstein’s “madcap” that game.” his classical roots, but that didn’t
Leonard Bernstein: The Power of classical style, there’s jazz, there’s humor through his Broadway stop him.
Music exhibition in March. rock ’n’ roll.” pieces. He was also experimental
in his music. He could write a It was about the joy of music,
Ivy Weingram, curator of the Abell was later asked to be It’s a side of Bernstein, who ballet — as he did three times Abell said. Enough so that Bern-
NMAJH exhibition, will speak the assistant conductor on the was dubbed lifetime laureate with West Side Story collaborator stein even wrote a book titled The
about Bernstein’s career and leg- 10th-anniversary production conductor of the Israel Philhar- Jerome Robbins — as well as an Joy of Music.
acy on the Kimmel Center’s Pla- of Mass at the Kennedy Cen- monic Orchestra, Abell knew opera or symphony.
za Stage prior to the Feb. 4 show. ter, which was conducted by his quite well through working with “He wanted to make music
own teacher. A year after that, a him, including his work editing “That’s part of what he did, accessible to the largest number
For Abell, leading this per- production was planned in West West Side Story, among other too, always pushing the bound- of people, and that’s something
formance has many personal Berlin and Bernstein asked Abell pieces. aries,” Abell said. “The music we still need to do,” Abell said.
connections, as he studied and to go there to conduct the per- I’m doing this week is extremely “There’s no reason that everyone
worked with Bernstein starting formance. “He was sort of a larger-than- hard to perform. You’ve got to be can’t enjoy a Beethoven sympho-
at a young age. life character, as you can imag- on your toes. It stretches all of us, ny or a Broadway show.”
“That was, in fact, my pro- ine,” Abell recalled. “Not only a and yet it’s enjoyable for the audi-
“It’s really because of him that fessional conducting debut, so great musician but also a great ence, so he really wanted it all. Abell and the POPS have
I’m in music at all,” said Abell, a already Mass and Bernstein had intellect.” He wanted to entertain but also many tricks up their sleeve for
Philadelphia native who’s lived just sort of an almost — it was to challenge, and West Side Story the Philly performances — the
in London for 22 years, where almost like destiny in my life,” Bernstein, who studied at the does that. His concert pieces do last of which will take place
he was preparing for a concert Curtis Institute of Music, loved before the Super Bowl begins, so
wordplay. He would have dinner don’t let that deter you — and he
looks forward to sharing Bern-
stein’s music with the audience.

“He was at heart an educa-
tor, and he loved nothing more
than to share the music that he
loved with the public.” l

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Local Rabbis in It for the Long Run And when I do work out, I feel
tremendously different.”
H EA LTH
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF Aside from promoting the
work of Kav L’Noar, Hirsch
WHEN RABBI EPHRAIM Runners from last year’s marathon, from left: Meir Kaniel, Rabbis Yehoshua Fromowitz of Nevada, Rafi Lipner of hopes to enlighten others about
Epstein was asked to partici- Parkinson’s.
pate in a 10K race, he thought Toronto and Dani Rockoff of Kansas Photo provided
it was a joke. “If you met me, you might
behavior is both motivation com- that everyone who has young-on- [protein molecule] that combats notice something but you
But he’ll be joining about a doz- bined with actual proven strategy set Parkinson’s has a different sto- the effects of Parkinson’s. wouldn’t really see that I have
en other rabbis from across North and a peer group that enables ry,” he noted. “It affects everyone “When I don’t work out for anything visible, anything differ-
America for Rabbis Can Run, a somebody to draw support,” differently. … But heavy, vigorous two or three days, I start to feel ent,” he explained. “I want to be
fundraising event that encourages Epstein added. “All those three exercise basically contributes to a the symptoms creep up on me. an advocate for Parkinson’s. … I
Orthodox rabbis to participate in ingredients are in this program.” want people to know that [exer-
the Jerusalem Marathon on March cise] can help them.”
9 to raise money for Kav L’Noar — The campaign hopes to hit
an Israeli organization, meaning a goal of $75,000, which goes Almost 50 years old, Epstein
“lifeline,” that provides counsel- directly to Kav L’Noar. Each said it’s not too late to jump on the
ing and mentoring programs for participant has a personal spon- workout bandwagon, too, and he
at-risk children and families. sorship goal of $5,000 to help hopes the marathon inspires oth-
reach that total. ers to challenge themselves and
It’s also a health initiative improve their own health.
to promote healthy eating and Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch of
exercise for the rabbis and their Mekor Habracha in Center City “You never know where your
communities. accepted the challenge for differ- opportunity is going to stem
ent health reasons. from,” he said. “This has given
“Why is somebody calling me hope and the opportunity
to ask me if I want to run a Hirsch was diagnosed with to extend something that, real-
marathon?” Epstein, rabbi of young-onset Parkinson’s disease ly, there is no good reason for it
Congregation Sons of Israel in in 2009 at the age of 38, which was not to be extended.” l
Cherry Hill, N.J., initially pon- only known to close friends and
dered. He was athletic as a teen, family until he publicly disclosed [email protected];
playing basketball and tennis, his condition to his congregation 215-832-0737
but long-distance running wasn’t in August 2017.
one of his skills.
“I’ve never run a race in my
But the opportunity seemed like life,” he admitted. Fitness isn’t for-
a dream, and he saw the marathon eign to him, but he always avoided
as a chance to finally push himself to running for fear of causing long-
get in better shape. term damage to his legs, but he
read it also strengthens bones, so
“They say every time your wife Hirsch jumped onboard.
gets pregnant, you gain 10 pounds
— and I have nine children,” he In addition, physical fitness
laughed. “And being a rabbi, going has recently promised to be ben-
to 60 weddings and Bar Mitzvahs eficial for Parkinson’s patients to
a year and staying up late at night help slow the progression of the
preparing classes, sermons and disease and its symptoms, accord-
writing articles are all a recipe for ing to researchers from North-
a lot of impulse eating.” western Medicine and University
of Colorado School of Medicine.
Runners are equipped with a
running coach and a nutritionist “Michael J. Fox always says
— the latter is a rabbi based in
Lakewood, N.J., who Epstein said
he can relate to and trust, since
the man lost 120-plus pounds and
kept it off for 15 years.

His nutrition coach advised
him to change his relationship
with food — “I didn’t know I
had one,” he laughed — and
participants are obligated to run
incrementally at least twice a
week to train.

“The way to accomplish any
reframing and recalibrating of

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Super Bowl Sunday Dinner

KERI WHITE | JE FOOD COLUMNIST As a devout fan, he does not view the game Cast-iron burgers for four
as a social activity. Rare is the case when he
TO SAY MY husband is an Eagles fan is an invites someone to view with him and, in
understatement equivalent to calling Mount that case, the guest is carefully screened first.
Everest a hill. For the first 10 years of my
children’s lives, I had to take them The guest can’t be chatty, can’t
out of the house during games be a fan of another team,
because their father became can’t want to bring the
a cursing, raving madman. wife and kids unless
said wife and kids
Like every good Eagles are informed about
fan, he has superstitions football and know
around the game. how and when to
These may change be quiet (at all times
on a given day — except commercials and
one Sunday this fall, to curse unfair calls or the
the Birds were having a
tough quarter, and I walked other team).
into the room to check the score. At Naturally, some nourishment is
the moment I entered, the Eagles intercepted — required around the game and, not surpris-
so I was required to remain in the chair for the ingly, we have a new ritual menu. It started with
duration of the game. Bathroom breaks were the Falcons, was repeated with the Vikings, so
permitted during commercials only. ( ey won, of course it will grace our table on Feb. 4.
by the way.)
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Super I always soak the potatoes in cold water when Serves four
making French fries, and I cook in two skillets
Continued from Page 22 6-8 c ups canola, vegetable
instead of one deep pot. The fries are or peanut oil
I cook burgers in a cast- crisper and cook more quickly.
iron skillet in the oven, make 6 medium potatoes
homemade French fries and FRENCH FRIES 2.0 from the potatoes and actually (about 3 pounds)
toss together a green salad. It’s Like many cooking results in crisper fries. So that
pretty delicious, if a bit labori- discoveries, this was good news. Generous portion of salt
ous for such a basic meal, and one came to me (approximately 1 tablespoon)
really can only be done for a by accident. I had As the fries were cooking in Brown paper bag for draining
small crowd — two is fine, planned to make my Dutch oven, as per my usu- and seasoning
four ideal, six a stretch. But my regular fries, al routine, I saw that they were O ptional seasonings: pepper,
it lends itself well to the but I needed to lagging far behind the rest of paprika, garlic powder, truffle
game because it is mostly prep them ahead the meal, and were jeopardiz- salt, any spice blend you desire
eaten with your hands and has of time. ing our ability to eat at half- O ptional condiments:
the all-American manly vibe Research told time during the Falcons game. ketchup, Sriracha, mayo,
associated with pro football. me that the only toum, aioli
way to keep pota- If I kept the pace, we would
Here’s what I did: toes fresh after cut- have eaten fries for dessert, or Cut the potatoes into thin slic-
ting was to immerse had to push mealtime to the es or wedges. (I do not peel them.)
CAST-IRON BURGERS When UserGI15966731/Thinkstock them in cold water third quarter. Neither option
FOR FOUR the oven is for several hours. I was appealing. Soak the cut potatoes in a
hot, carefully large bowl of cold water for
1⅓ pounds ground beef, pull the rack was skeptical, wor- So I grabbed a heavy skil- about two hours or more.
85 percent lean part of the way rying how this step let, ladled some of the hot
out using oven would affect my fries. cooking oil into it and, using Drain and dry the potatoes
2 tablespoons oil or mitts, and place Further research tongs, carefully moved some with paper towels.
margarine the margarine or oil revealed that this of the fries from the Dutch
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making French fries, and I When done, the fries are
Form the patties; each burg- Remove the burgers from cook in two skillets instead golden brown and crisp.
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Be Like Yitro: How to Become an February 1 5:03 p.m.
Effective Adviser to Those in Need February 8 5:12 p.m.

BY RABBI TSURAH AUGUST counselor and a change-maker. Yitro listens to Moses’ recitation So far, so good. Yitro pre- od to bring us through these
For me, the means is of greater of his experiences. Everything! pared, knew his role, honored treacherous times. Yes, those
PARSHAT YITRO value than the ends. From bondage to the Exodus! Moses and prepared Moses for were seemingly simpler times.
YITRO! WE NEED YOU now! Everything — up until that very the visit. He has shown respect But we humans have not greatly
We need your guidance in these So how does Yitro do this? moment. Now, we know Moses publicly and privately. He has evolved (if at all!) in these few
times of chaotic (non)gover- Let’s look at his process: was not an orator, in fact, he was listened attentively. He has millennia. We still recoil from
nance. We need your maturity, slow of speech. How long did entered into Moses’ personal treachery and respond to those
your wisdom, your compassion, First, he prepares for this this take? It doesn’t matter. Yitro and spiritual world. He estab- same qualities that make Yitro’s
your empathy, discernment, sech- important meeting: Even before listened. Without interruptions. lishes that mishpachah! He can method successful: empathy,
el! We need to be heard, respect- embarking on his journey to visit He listened. He heard. He was be trusted. trust, patience, respect, attentive-
ed, inspired. We need you, Yitro! Moses, he learns all about what present. He gave not his interpre- ness, inclusion, compassion.
Moses has been dealing with up tations — but his attention. Yitro The next morning Moses goes
Alas, Yitro is no more. But to that point. He gets the facts. is patient! to work, and Yitro accompanies It is still crucial to know our-
the excellent model he shows him. I imagine Yitro standing selves and what we each value,
us remains. (His very name Yitro knows his role in Moses’ When Moses is done, Yitro in an unobtrusive place, silently as well as to know and honor
signifies excellence.) life: He is coming as Moses’ does not respond with a recount of witnessing Moses and the people. the other’s values. And, in all the
father-in-law. He honors Moses’ his own experiences during their And what he observes gives him noise, to use the gift of listening.
In the opening section of the position, not only as leader of time apart — he keeps his atten- concern — Moses will wear out
parshah, Yitro, Moses’ father-in- the Israelites, but as husband tion on Moses, rejoicing with him, both himself and the people. He V’yishema Yitro — and Yitro
law, offers Moses a new way to and father — affirming that they affirming Moses’ experiences and continues silently observing until listened.
govern — replacing the paradigm are mishpachah, he is coming to Moses’ gratitude to Adonai. only he and Moses are left.
of having one leader (Moses) reunite the family. He sets the Rabbi Tsurah August is a rabbi
passing judgment on everything foundation for the visit. And, Although he is a priest of Only then, in private, does with Jewish Family and Children’s
(with directions from Adonai), importantly, he gives Moses time Midian, Yitro initiates a ritual of Yitro offer his advice. Service of Greater Philadelphia.
with a system of shared gover- to prepare himself. Thanksgiving to Adonai, Moses’ The Board of Rabbis of Greater
nance and shared responsibility. God, honoring Moses’ path and, And his advice is heeded, by Philadelphia is proud to provide the
Upon meeting, they publicly therefore, creating an even deep- Moses and the people. When Torah commentary for the Jewish
Wonderful! Game changing! greet each other with both formal er bond with him, Aaron and the Yitro and Moses know the plan Exponent.
Yasher koach Yitro! and informal welcoming rituals, elders who are included in the is working, Moses sends him
showing mutual respect and con- ritual. (Some commentators say forth. Dayenu! His counsel is
But what I see as the deep cern for each other — and then that Yitro went so far as to con- no longer needed here. But his
genius of Yitro is the model that move into the privacy of the tent, vert at this ceremony, but we will method of advising remains to
it offers to us, not of governance, where a deeper sharing can be hold on that.) this day.
but of how to be an effective comfortably made.
So, I offer us Yitro’s meth-
Now, in the privacy of the tent,

Writers program started in 2011 in two said. “And they children think about. They often
schools in Neve Shalom/Wahat find out that write about subjects they’ve never
Continued from Page 4 al-Salam and Jawarish. they have so discussed with each other before.
many more
how they live their lives, their “It really has a very positive things in com- “We emancipate them from
aspirations, their dreams and effect on children,” said Adwan, mon. Because the adults, and [they] try for
their fears. Occasionally, they who co-directs the program with they’re doing themselves to share their opin-
do other assignments as well, Vogel. “Of course, from one side, writing togeth- ions and bring it to the table, so
such as responses to the moving it improves their writing skills. er, they’re like adults can listen to them,” Adwan
of the embassy, or the 2015-16 On the other side, it helps them a family. They said. “It’s time that we have the
knife attacks in Israel. Some- as they are in a conflict situation, talk about food, time to listen to the children.”
times, specific teachers will have to be able to relate to the social, Robert Vogel (back left) and Sami Adwan (back right) they talk about
their students write about other political, economic plights they music, they talk Vogel said he was not par-
topics in addition, such as reli- are living in.” with Israeli Jewish and Israeli Arab students ticularly surprised by what
gion or the environment. Photo provided about sports, he read from the responses to
While the main goal of the and all of a sud- move the embassy.
Writers Matter began in Isra- program is to improve writing checkpoints is too difficult. den, they find out that they have
el when Vogel took a group of skills, a less direct goal is also He said many of the teachers so many things in common, that “They’re not really interested
students to Bethlehem Univer- to develop future leaders in the also have concerns about safety in they don’t understand why they in all these political things going
sity, where they met with Pal- region and perhaps even culti- getting children through check- don’t get along.” on. They want a future,” Vogel
estinian educator Sami Adwan vate coexistence. points. But they are all supportive The program also brings the said. “They really want to have a
and his students. There, Vogel of bringing the Israeli Jewish and kids together with their parents peaceful society in which to live.
told Adwan about the program, Once a year, the program Israeli Arab children together. for a day. During that time, the They want that badly. These are
which impressed Adwan. Adwan brings together Jewish Israeli and “They get a chance to actual- students and the parents write kids who have all grown up in
had the idea of adapting the pro- Arab Israeli students to share their ly communicate with either an letters to each other, and Vogel conflict, and it’s not the way we
gram for schools in Israel and writings with each other. While Israeli Arab or an Israeli Jew, may- said that, every year, parents are want kids to grow up.”
the Palestinian territories. The Vogel said they would ideally be for the first time ever,” Vogel surprised over the topics their
bring the Palestinian children as [email protected];
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Joshua Society Visits Havana, Cuba

From Jan. 25 to 28, 17 members of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Joshua Society visited Havana, Cuba to learn about the Cuban Jewish Community
and to bring needed medical and survival supplies. The group was led by Mission Chairs and Joshua Society Co-Chairs Karen and Neil Model. They were joined by
Penni and Mark Blaskey; Don Berg; Dave Gold; Jill and Chip Kurtzman; Sara and Jay Minkoff; Lori Rosenberg; and Sherrie and Bill Spiegel, along with Sandy Katz
of the Joint Distribution Committee, and Jewish Federation team members Rachel Gross and Steve Rosenberg. The group left inspired by the incredible commitment
to Jewish life and the community.

The group pays tribute to Cuba’s National Hero, Jose Marti (who is likened to Theodore Mission members Mark Blaskey, Bill Spiegel and Dave Gold represent the Philadelphia
Herzl) one day before his 165th birthday. Eagles as they take bags of needed supplies to the Jewish pharmacy.

Young members of the Cuban Jewish community, some of whom led services on Friday The group enjoys the opening-night briefing from JDC representative to the Cuban Jewish
night, put on an Israeli dance during the Havdalah service. community Ram Tapia Adler.

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Mission members say they want a revolution — pointing to the statue of John Lennon in The group poses in front of the Patranato Temple Beth Shalom in Havana.
Lennon Park in the middle of Havana.

Dinner with close to 200 Cuban Jews was a highlight to Mission Chairs Neil and Karen Model get ready to take a The group visited the Cuban Jewish cemetery and re-
see how the Cuban Jewish community celebrates Shabbat ride in one of Cuba’s famous antique cars. cited Kaddish in front of the memorial to the Holocaust.
each week.

Cuba’s famous
antique cars were a
huge hit.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 1 Pajamas and Pizza. with s’mores station and milk squad from the Ashes of Auschwitz-Birkenau of Jewish religious observance. Rabbi
“A View From the Inside.” Weiss Abraham will teach this tradition; all
Kehilat HaNahar will host a pizza (with cookies) and gaga tournament will share fascinating stories of how are welcome to participate. There will
these photos were discovered, who be plenty of tefillin and bagels; this
Mommy and Me. party Shabbat dinner at 6:15 p.m. to follow. For more information, call carried them to Auschwitz, why they event is free. Call the synagogue for
were kept hidden for decades from more information. 215-677-1600. 9768
Sherrie Turetsky, director of the School followed by a family Shabbat service 215-887-8700. 8339 Old York Road, the world, and the amazing tales of Verree Road, Philadelphia.
the individual people featured in the
of Early Learning at Old York Road for young children, their siblings and Elkins Park. photographs — as well as the story Book Talk.
of their discovery. Copies of Weiss’ Author Sam Weinman will be the
Temple-Beth Am, will lead a weekly families. There will be special crafts, book will be available to buy. Open to presenter for Main Line Reform
the entire community. Free to attend. Temple’s monthly Hassel adult
one-hour “Mommy & Me” class at 9:30 stories and activities for those 6 years Musical Shabbat. Donations will be welcome. A dessert education program. His book, Win at
reception will follow. 38 Rogers Road, Losing: How Our Biggest Setbacks Can
a.m. 971 Old York Road, Abington. old and younger. Special prizes for Old York Road Temple-Beth Am Furlong. Lead to Our Greatest Gains, inspires
us to turn our disappointments into
everyone in their PJs. 85 W. Mechanic welcomes Shabbat with a musical Shabbat Pajama Havdalah. powerful growth opportunities.
Bring your teddy bears and blankets Copies of his book will be available to
FRIDAY, FEB. 2 St., New Hope. service featuring the Beth Am Tefillah to Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel at buy. Coffee and bagels will be served
6 p.m. Come dressed in pajamas for at 9:30 a.m., with the talk beginning
Band at 7:30 p.m. Call 215-886-8000. a fun-filled Havdalah with music and at 10 a.m. 410 Montgomery Ave.,
heartfelt prayers, as we say goodbye Wynnewood.
Gallery Opening. Shabbat Across the World. 971 Old York Road, Abington. to Shabbat and welcome a new
week. We are happy to welcome Lori Israel and You.
The Gershman Y presents Surface Celebrate 60 years of KI and Camp Turner from Music Monkey Jungle, What does Israel mean to you? Why
who will be leading Havdalah with should Israel mean anything to
Tension: Photographs by Terri Harlam strengthening each other SATURDAY, FEB. 3 Rabbi Yosef Goldman. A special sweet you? Israel and Palestine, can they
snack will be shared. 300 S. 18th St., co-exist? This five-part series at
Warpinski. Warpinski and her at Reform Congregation Keneseth Philadelphia. Congregation Kol Emet will explore
the history, politics and emotions
connection to the places, peoples, Israel at 7 p.m. Family service led by Torah, Bagels, Coffee. Cantor’s Cafe. surrounding our collective and
Join Cantor Stephen Freedman at personal relationship with Israel.
cultures and histories that contribute Shir Joy and the KI community. Oneg Begin Shabbat morning at Old York Temple Sinai at 7:30 p.m. for a casual Begins 10 a.m. Call 215-493-8522 for
evening in a coffeehouse setting as he more information. 1360 Oxford Valley
to Surface Tension are Road Temple-Beth Am with an celebrates Israel’s 70th anniversary Road, Yardley.
with a program of Israeli music. Enjoy
ideological as well as interactive, engaging discussion of Israeli-style refreshments along with DNA Testing.
the music, and be prepared to sing DNA testing is the latest tool for
subjective. Warpinski the weekly portion including bagels along with the best-loved Israeli amateur genealogists. Is it reliable?
songs of all time. $30 at the door. Call Should it be the first step in finding
begins with herself as SATURDAY, FEB. 3 and coffee at 9 a.m. followed by a 215-643­-6510 for more information. your family roots? Can you create
the subject of a political peer-led Shabbat service at 10:15 1401 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher. a family tree only using DNA
results? Jack Myers, KI archivist
system that authored Wine Tasting. a.m. Casual dress is appropriate, SUNDAY, FEB. 4 and genealogist, will help you learn
and contributed to the and everyone is welcome. For about DNA and how best to use it
dynamics that are Join Temple Sholom in Broomall from more information, call 215- Women’s Philanthropy for genealogy research at 10 a.m.
addressed in her work 7:30 to 10 p.m. for an evening with a certified Mission. at Reform Congregation Keneseth
wine expert who will take us around the 886-8000. 971 Old York Road, Heart to Heart 9 Mission is an Israel. If you have a DNA test result,
engagement mission Feb. 4 to 8, bring your password and, if possible,
and planted in the globe to explore your favorite grapes from Abington. open to both existing Women’s a laptop computer. Free and open
Philanthropy donors as well as to the public. Space is limited; RSVP
territory of “between- different places. All proceeds benefit Rimon, prospects who are willing to make to reserve your place library@
a minimum $500 gift to their kenesethisrael.org or 215-887-8700,
ness.” Through the Temple Sholom religious school. $20/ Super Bowl Services. local Jewish Federation’s annual ext. 122. Snow date: Feb. 11. 8339 Old
campaign. Call 215-832-0629 for more York Road, Elkins Park.
her photographs, person. Register tinyurl.com/signup-rimon Join Melrose B’nai Israel information.
English Enrichment Program.
Warpinski extends or 610-356-5165. Donations gladly accepted. Emanu-El Congregation, World Wide Wrap. AMIT Philadelphia Council/Shira
Join Congregations of Shaare Chapter is hosting the first in a
an invitation to Questions? Email rebecca.whitten@gmail. Sisterhood and Men’s Club Shamayim at 9:30 a.m. for our World series of events to raise awareness
examine how power com. 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall. for Super Bowl Shabbat Wide Wrap. Combine the physical of our conversational English
with the spiritual practice of putting enrichment program, which we are
is established and services followed by a on tefillin. This is an important part funding at AMIT’s Sderot Religious

rationalized. Free tailgate luncheon at 9:15

and open to the a.m. Wear your Eagles gear

public. On view 9 to shul. RSVP to 215-635-

a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 1505. 8339 Old York Road,

through Saturday, 9 a.m. Elkins Park.

to 2 p.m. Sunday. 401 S.

Broad St., Philadelphia. Mini Minyan.

Join Ohev Shalom of Bucks County

Scholar-in-Residence. each month and bring your children

Kesher Israel Congregation in West under 8 years of age for a Saturday

Chester welcomes Rabbi Rick Sherwin morning Shabbat service. These

for the Harold Doppelt Scholar-in- minyans will be fun musical services

Residence weekend. Starting at 7 with our Ohev Shalom clergy that will

p.m. for Kabbalat Shabbat services, introduce your children to and get them

Rabbi Sherwin will speak on “The excited about Jewish Shabbat traditions.

Most Significant Revolution in Jewish Grown-ups and family friends are

History.” Shabbat dinner at 5:45 welcome, too. The Mini Minyans will be

p.m. $20/adult, $10/child. During held once a month with snack time at

Shabbat morning services at 9 a.m. 11 a.m. and services beginning at 11:15

Feb. 3, Rabbi Sherwin will discuss, a.m. in the Ohev Shalom Adath Tikvah-

“What if the Torah Isn’t True?” Lunch Montefiore Chapel. Call 215-322-9595

immediately following services for more information. 944 Second Street

(no charge for lunch but RSVP for Pike, Richboro.

planning purposes). For more

information and to RSVP, Evening with Ann Weiss.

email shalom@kesher- Join Temple Judea of Bucks

israel.org or call County at 6 p.m. for an evening

610-696-7210. 1000 with photojournalist and author

Pottstown Pike, West Chester. Ann Weiss of The Last Album: Eyes

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Junior and Senior High School. This College will explore the ancient Film Series: Nora’s Will. a public lecture series exploring tops all offers for your
kickoff event will feature a book origins of Jew-hatred, examining its Despite their divorce, José Kurtz Jewish perspectives on death, diamonds & jewelry.
review by Beverly Rosen of Francine development and transformation in (Fernando Luján) and his ex-wife, burial, bereavement and the
Klagsbrun’s new book, Lioness: the course of the past two millennia, Nora (Silvia Mariscal), never stopped process of healing. February topic: We can pay more because
Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel. paying particular attention to the caring for one another. It’s no “Conversations for Life & Legacy: we know the true value.
Starts at 2:30 p.m. at Bala Cynwyd shifting theological, ideological, surprise that, when she commits Ethical Wills — Sharing Your Story.” Immediate cash for one
Library. $20. Call 410-484-2223 for cultural, political and scientific trends suicide, José is charged with Exploration of the power of ethical piece or an entire
more information. 131 Old Lancaster that impacted the perception of Jews overseeing her funeral. Set among wills, as an extraordinary gift for collection.
Road, Bala Cynwyd. and Judaism in the modern period. Mexico City’s Jewish community, this your loved ones and a way of
Tuesdays, Feb. 6 through April 17 comedy focuses on the complications sharing your values and blessings. 201 Old York Road • Jenkintown, PA
MONDAY, FEB. from 10 a.m. to noon. $275. Call 215- involved with organizing a memorial Moderated by Rabbi David Levin,
635-7300 for more information. 7605 while others are preoccupied with Jewish Relationships Initiative. (215) 885-7070
Introduction to Prayer Book Old York Road, Melrose Park. Passover. Also complicating matters West Laurel Hill’s atrium at 7:30
Hebrew. are José’s status as a nonbeliever p.m. Free but RSVP by emailing Open Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
Would you like to be able to Mitzvah Project. and the unexpected contents of [email protected]. For more 10am - 4:30pm
comfortably follow along in the Join Women’s Philanthropy for a Nora’s will. Screens at 12:30 p.m. at information, contact Rabbi David Levin
prayer book? Are you planning to meaningful mitzvah morning with the Reform Congregation Keneseth at 484-679-6402 or rabbidavidlevin@ Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
read Torah for the congregation residents of the Abramson Center for Israel and Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. For more gmail.com. 225 Belmont Ave., Bala
someday? Do you simply want to Jewish Life as we spend time with our information, call 215-887-8700. 8339 Cynwyd. part of the “Open a Book… Open Your
be able to easily tell each letter on seniors. 10 a.m. to noon. Call 215-832- Old York Road, Elkins Park. Mind” series. It recounts the nearly
the dreidel apart? Join us at BZBI to 0894 or email [email protected] WEDNESDAY, FEB. unbelievable story of Vilna ghetto
learn the basics of Hebrew reading, for more information. 135 South residents who rescued thousands of
pronunciation and comprehension. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 110, Tots and Caregivers Music. rare books and manuscripts by hiding
This is a class for those with no Bryn Mawr. Cantor Annelise Ocanto, resident them on their bodies, burying them in
background in the language. cantor at Ohev Shalom of Bucks bunkers and smuggling them across
Running from Feb. 5 through April Lunch and Learn borders. $15 to $25. 1500 Hagys Ford
30, this class will provide a strong County, will lead a music class Road, Penn Valley.
foundation for liturgical Hebrew. Noontime Torah. for toddlers and caregivers
$120 tuition includes the textbook beginning in January and THURSDAY, FEB.
Alef isn’t Tough. Call 215-735-5148 Discussion of the SUNDAY, FEB. continue twice each month
for more information. 300 S. 18th St., parsha of the week. until April 25. The class Mommy and Me.
Philadelphia. will take place from 10 Sherrie Turetsky, director of the School
This session will be Super Bowl Party. to 10:30 a.m. Bring of Early Learning at Old York Road
Mahjong Game. led by Rabbi Robert your toddlers and Temple-Beth Am, will lead a weekly
Join the members of Melrose B’nai Alpert at noon at Join Congregation Brothers of Israel for a caregivers to this one-hour “Mommy & Me” class at 9:30
Israel Emanu-El Sisterhood every BDO USA, LLP. 1801 Super Bowl party starting at 5 p.m. Watch complimentary a.m. 971 Old York Road, Abington.
Monday at 7 p.m. for a friendly game. Market St., 17th floor, on a large screen, BYOB, wings, nachos, event so they
Everyone is invited. Call 215-635-1505 Philadelphia. chili. Participate in a football pool. $10. Call can learn Jewish Civil Dialogue for Uncivil
for questions. 8339 Old York Road, 215-579-2200 for more information. 530 music in a joyful Times.
Elkins Park. setting. Snacks The Jewish Community Relations
Lunch and Learn Washington Crossing Road, Newtown. will be included. Council presents thought leaders
Emotional Challenges in the RSVP by calling from left and right, J.J. Goldberg and
Age of Retirement. Noontime Torah. 215-322-9595. Jonathan Tobin, who will debate the
Join Beth Sholom Congregation 944 Second Street Israeli/Palestinian situation and the
for “Understanding the Emotional Discussion of the parsha of the Pike, Richboro. geopolitical realities of the Middle East
Challenges in the Age of Retirement” forcefully but civilly. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
with Stephen Goldberg at 7:30 p.m. week in Elkins Park. Rabbi Rachel Movie Afternoon. Location to be determined.
He will discuss “Intergenerational Join Congregations of Shaare
Challenges and Opportunities.” $10. Kobrin will lead at noon. Congregation Shamayim at 1 p.m. for the showing Caregiver Support Group.
Registration: info@spiritualwell- of Mamma Mia! This rollicking Are you parenting an adult child
being.org or 215-887-1342, ext. 109. Adath Jeshurun Library, 7763 Old York musical will cost only $5/person with special needs, physical and/
8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park. and will include popcorn and other or mental illness, disability, chronic
Road, Elkins Park. Love refreshments. Call the o ce to illness? Would you like to be part of
TUESDAY, FEB. reserve your seat at 215-677-1600. a support group to share you and
and Religion 9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia. your children’s challenges, struggles,
Anti-Semitism vs. Anti-Zionism. and accomplishments? Beth Sholom
Anti-Jewish sentiment goes by many Ethics and Bystander Workshop. Author Series: David E. Fishman. Congregation will hold a bimonthly
names, including anti-Judaism, David Fishman, professor of Jewish support group led by Barbara Pavelka
Jew-hatred, Judeophobia and, of Responsibility. Being part of an interfaith couple history at the Jewish Theological at 7 p.m. Questions/RSVP: info@
course, anti-Semitism — a term that Seminary, will visit Main Line Reform spiritualwell-being.org or 215-887-
was coined in 1879 to give scientific Join Institute for Jewish Ethics for can be challenging, but you don’t Temple at 7 p.m.to speak about his 1342, ext. 109. 8231 Old York Road,
legitimacy to the “longest hatred.” newest book, The Book Smugglers: Elkins Park. ●
This 10-week course at Gratz a CLE-accredited lunch and learn need to find the answers alone. This Partisans, Poets, and the Race to Save
Jewish Treasures from the Nazis, as
open to everyone at noon on Feb. 6 workshop o ers a safe environment to

at Elkins Park Train Station meeting work on creating your religious lives

room and Feb. 8 at 2 Penn Center together. It is intended for seriously

(1500 JFK Blvd., third floor conference dating, engaged and newly married

room). Rabbi Alexander Coleman will interfaith couples to talk about how to

explore the bystander e ect and the have religious traditions in their lives

science of empathy. Is it wrong to together. Meets four Tuesdays from

ignore a person in danger? Should 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Good Karma Cafe.

you intervene when a parent berates $36. The workshop will be facilitated

a child in public? Should you place by Rabbi Robyn Frisch, director of

yourself in danger to rescue others? InterfaithFamily/Philadelphia. 928

Approved by PACLE for one-hour Pine St., Philadelphia.

ethics. CLE: $30/Non-CLE: $15. Call

215-782-8878 for more information. Jewish Lecture Series.

7876 Spring Ave., Elkins Park. West Laurel Hill Cemetery will hold

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BLITZ FAGAN GURLAND KOHN MALAMUT

Ivan Blitz, on Jan. 24, 2018. Beloved hus- Ruth Fagan (nee Green), January 21, 2018, of Florence Gurland died at home on Friday, Louis S. Kohn died peacefully on Monday, Phyllis Sharon Malamut on Jan. 20, 2018.
band of Marci (nee Rothman); devoted father Dresher, PA. Beloved wife of the late Simon; January 12, 2018. Mrs. Gurland was born on January 22nd after a courageous battle with Sister of Joy (Dr. Gary) Gordon and Dr. Bar-
of Alan (Stacey) Blitz and Kevin (Nancy) Blitz; loving mother of Rabbi Richard Fagan (Jane November 28, 1923 in Philadelphia to Sam end stage renal disease. Born and raised in bara Malamut (Laurence Shtasel), niece of
brother of Rise (Michael) Goldberg and lov- Frankel), Bruce Fagan (Nancy) and Joan Shapiro and Anne Sacks Shapiro. She is sur- Philadelphia, he spent over 60 years in the in- Helen Azarva, daughter of the late Samuel
ing grandfather of Nyla, Ryan, Ava and Jes- Teich (Stuart); cherished grand-mother of vived by her son, Hale Gurland and his wife surance business and inspired many with his and Shirley Malamut, fiance of Jeff Smith;
sica. Contributions in his memory may be Andrew Fagan (Robin), Gina Sherwood Liz of New York; granddaughter Rose; and knowledge of the business and his warm also survived by nieces, nephews and cous-
made to The Congregations of Shaare (Matt), Arielle Kolb (Marc), Zachary Fagan sisters Ruth Kartman of Wyndmoor and Eth- smile! Lou was the son of deceased Fanny ins. Contributions in her memory may be
Shamayim, 9768 Verree Rd., Phila., Pa (Ruth) and Jessica Teich; adored great- el Singer of Fort Lee. Mrs. Gurland's hus- and Marty Kohn and brother of deceased Re- made to JCHAI, 274 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn
19115 or Multiple Myeloma Research Found- grandmother of Lucinda, Annika, Evelyn, Shai band Mel Gurland predeceased her in 1980. gina Brunner. Lou was loved by all those he Mawr, PA 19010.
ation, themmrf.org and Emmett. Relatives and friends were in- She studied at University of the Arts in Phil- came into contact with and will be missed by
vited to Services January 23 at JOSEPH LEV- adelphia during World War II. She worked at all who were touched by his life. He was a GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S INE & SONS, 4737 Street Road, Trevose, PA. the USO in Philadelphia, drawing portraits of loving husband to his wife, Elana (Karff) who RAPHAEL-SACKS
RAPHAEL-SACKS Contributions in her memory may be made to servicemen during the war. Mrs. Gurland and adored him, his son David Cherner (Stacie),
a charity of the donor's choice. Captain Mel Gurland were married during the Daughters Jodi Goldberg (Johnny), Toni, and MILLER
BROWN war. She earned her Master's Degree at New his grandchildren, Julia Cherner, Andrew
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS York University in art education where she Cherner, Jordan Goldberg and Chaia Paul. Martin Miller on Jan. 22, 2018. Husband of
Richard Brown, on January 19, 2018. Lov- taught art for over 25 years. She studied jew- Lou was an avid golfer and tennis player. He the late JoAnn. Father of Eve-Lynn Miller and
ing and Devoted Husband to Glorya, beloved FLACKER elry making and became a prolific jeweler. was past president of Green Valley Country Sharon (Rick) Lyons. Grandfather of Danielle
father to Lauren Spicehandler and Janis She was philanthropic, contributing to the Club as well as a member of the Admissions and Ashley. Contributions in his memory may
Wilkoff, father in law, grandfather and great- Paul Ira Flacker, Jan. 24, 2018. Husband of United Jewish Appeal, the University Settle- Board for many years. Contributions may be be made to the Eric J. Marinoff Memorial Col-
grandfather. Born in Philadelphia in 1929, the late Joyce; mother of Sheryl (Alan) Stern, ment House and many other organizations. A made to a charity of the donor’s choice. lege Outreach Fund, c/o Cong. Beth El, 375
Mr. Richard Brown graduated with honors Elise (Michael) Kushner and Howard Flacker memorial service will be planned in the near Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA 19067.
from Central High School in the "Illustrious (Marcy Kaplan); brother of Bill (Nancy) Flack- future. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
188” class and later graduated from Temple er and Elaine (late Marty) Friedman; grand- GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
University’s School of Business with a de- father of Robert, Erica, and Hannah Kushner, HALPERN RAPHAEL-SACKS
gree in accounting. He served as a First Lieu- Benjamin and Danielle Stern. Contributions in
tenant in the United States Air Force during his memory to The Jewish National Fund, 78 Helene Halpern, PhD (nee Manis), Jan. 19, LEBOFSKY MILLER
the Korean conflict. Mr. Brown loved being Randall Ave., Rockville Centre, NY 11570 2018; of Willingboro, NJ; Wife of Paul Bern-
athletic and blessed with his height and bas- ard; devoted mother of Jonathan Mark Ellen, Stanley Lebofsky passed away January 15, Renee Miller (nee Rosenzweig), age 83,
ketball skills, played briefly on the Temple GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S MD (Margaret), Rachel Ellen Holzman, Esq. 2018 surrounded by friends and family. He passed away peacefully in her sleep in her
University men’s basketball team. He had an RAPHAEL-SACKS (Stephen) and David Gould Ellen, Esq. (In- was the son of Rebie and Louis Lebofsky and home on Jan. 13, 2018. She is survived by
outstanding career in the Furniture Industry grid); sister of Robert Manis, MD; cherished the brother of Elliot Lebofsky. He was a her beloved husband of 63 years, Dr. Harvey
for more than 40 years. He was greatly re- GALPERN grandmother of Max, Caitlin, Audrey, Aaron, graduate of Penn State, Villanova law school, Miller; a daughter, Dr. Beth Miller (Dr. Paul
spected by his peers and clients throughout Jacob and Ellie; aunt of Sara Jill; daughter of and practiced law in the Philadelphia area. He Yoder, all of Little Rock, Arkansas); a sister,
the Delaware Valley. Mr. Brown was recog- Gilbert Galpern, Dec. 14, 2017. age 89, Hus- the late Alexander Saul Manis and the late moved to Florida in 2016. He is survived by Phyllis Rosenzweig of Washington, DC and
nized 3 times as the Furniture Salesman of band of Ruth (nee Kline); father of Arthur Jean Michelson Manis. Also survived by ex- his loving wife Judy (Gajer) sons Ken and two grandchildren, Hannah Yoder of Tucson,
the Year, in the Tri-State area. His most im- (Nina) Galpern, Mark (Mindy) Galpern, and tended family of Paul's 5 children, 9 grand- Larry(Jill) and beloved grandchildren Judah AZ and Laura Yoder of Little Rock. A Memori-
portant role was that of Head of a Family, the late Janet Shoemaker; brother of Jerry children and 4 great-grandchildren. Dr. Hal- and Miyah. al Service was held on January 15 at Temple
who adored and loved him enormously. He (Florence) Galpern; also survived by 9 grand- pern was a psychologist who took her under- B’Nai Israel in Little Rock, following a private
will be sorely missed. Please make any dona- children and 6 great-grandchildren. We re- graduate degree from the University of AYCOCK FUNERAL HOME interment in the Temple's Section of Oakland
tions in his honor to the charity of your spectfully request that contributions in Gil's Pennsylvania and a masters degree in Eng- Jewish Cemetery. Renee was a life-long an-
choice. memory may be made for Planting Trees in lish from Temple University. She took anoth- LEVY imal lover. Donations may be made to Pu-
Israel, www.jnf.org/trees or to Fox Chase er masters degree and her PhD from Bryn laski County Humane Society in Little Rock.
GOLDSTEINS ROSENBERGS Cancer Center www.foxchase.org Mawr College in psychiatric social work. She Sue Levy (nee Abrams) January 22, 2018. Renee was born in 1934 in the Bronx, NY,
RAPHAEL-SACKS was a lifelong therapist in the Philadelphia Wife of Melvin Levy; mother of Scott Levy where she married Harvey in 1954. She and
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S and South Jersey areas serving, among oth- and Michelle (Daniel) Ferretti; sister of Ar- Harvey moved to Philadelphia in 1960, and
DISTELL RAPHAEL SACKS ers, policemen, firemen and their families. thur Abrams; grandmother of Lauren and were founding members of Temple Zion in
She was an enthusiast of the arts, especially Katie. Contributions in her memory may be Northeast Philadelphia in 1962. They re-
Stephen Distell, January 18, 2018. Husband GREENBAUM the theater in Philadelphia and in New York, made to Phoenixville YMCA, 400 E. Pot- mained active members until 1973 when they
of Judy (nee Nichols); father of Gary (Stacey) where she and David would frequently meet house Ln., Phoenixville, PA 19460. moved to New Orleans, LA, where they joined
Distell, Bruce (Sally) Distell, Brad (Andrea) Jack Greenbaum, age 85, died on January 18, to take in the latest production. Contribu- Congregation Shir Hadash. Renee and Har-
Heffler, Curt (Karen) Heffler and Allen (Ruth) 2018. Beloved Husband of Lois (nee Altaker); tions in her memory may be made to Ha- GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S vey came to Little Rock to join their family
Heffler. Brother of Joan (Arnold) Goldstone loving father of Cheryl (Barry) Lightfoot, Jody dassah www.hadassah.org RAPHAEL-SACKS after Hurricane Katrina destroyed their home
and Marlene Faust. Also survived by 14 (Bob) Mansbach, Robert (Amy Blum) and in New Orleans in 2005. They enjoyed their
grandchildren. He was a graduate of Temple Steven (Lauren); devoted grandfather of Kim- JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS retirement in Little Rock close to their daugh-
Univ. and was the owner of Distell Realtors berly, Allison, Jonathan, Jaden Sky, Jemma ter and grandchildren.
and built luxury homes on the Main Line and Bleu, Ava, Zachary and Lilah. Jack was the KAPLAN
Longport, NJ. He was a longtime resident of original "good guy." He could light up a room  
Phila., Margate, NJ and Boynton Beach, FL. with a story or joke, and make everyone feel Morton Jay Kaplan, on January 19, 2018.
He was a lifelong Philly sports fan. Contribu- comfortable with his easygoing personality. Husband of Marlene Sandra (nee Kline), fath- We Buy Houses in “As-Is” condition.
tions in his memory may be made to a char- He always made his friends and family feel er of Tammy Shaw and Lori (Steve) Papp; No inspections or repairs are ever required.
ity of the donor's choice . Pop-pop we love special. He was an avid poker player, reader, brother of Norman Kaplan; grandfather of No clean-out fee. Just remove your mementoes.
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RAPHAEL-SACKS be so sadly missed. Contributions in his Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market Street, Please call 215-­‐515-­‐0499. Ask for Jonathan or Rachel.
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Bennett Nathanson died on January 18, 2018 Alan M. Neff, Jan. 13, 2018, of Philadelphia, Shirley Rubin (nee Pokras), Jan. 23, 2018.
at the age of 92 at Lankenau Medical Center, PA. Retired Federal Judge Alan Martin Neff, Wife of Howard, of Bala Cynwyd, mother of You can have all of the
where he was a dedicated and enthusiastic former WW II Air Force Officer, has passed Scott (Helene) Rubin, Brad (Lynette Pawlak) Exponent’s printed
volunteer for 22 years. Ben was a loving hus- away at 92. He is survived by his beloved Rubin and Randi Rubin, grandmother of publications delivered
band to Ruth Leventhal Nathanson for 23 wife Joyce (nee: Brown); loving children An- Alysa, Jacob, Aaron, Ryan and Emily. Relat-
years, and the dearest father, grandfather, drew (Nancy) Neff and Lauren Neff; he is also ives and friends were invited to services directly to your home for
and great grandfather. Ben enlisted in the survived by his 4 grandchildren and 9 great- January 26 at Main Line Reform Temple, 410 less than a dollar a week.
army at the age of 17, and following the war, grand- children. Contributions in his memory Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood, PA 19096.
graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in may be made to the THRIVE Semester Ent. Roosevelt Memorial Park Mausoleum. WHAT IT MEANS TO BE
Mechanical Engineering. In 1952 Ben mar- Abroad Program at the Hebrew University of Contributions in her memory may be made to JEWISH IN PHILADELPHIA
ried Joy Maker, an educator and loving moth- Jerusalem www.thrivehu.com The National Kidney Foundation or charity of
er of their two children, Wendy and Gilbert, the donor's choice. jewishexponent.com/
which led to four grandchildren and one great JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS subscribe
grandchild. Working in the chemical in- JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
dustry, Ben established a reputation as a PELTA JEWISHEXPONENT.COM
champion of creativity and innovation, and at SCHWEON
Celanese, he led the research team with mot- Lea Pelta (nee Szyper) on Jan. 20, 2018. Wife
tos such "I am the I in innovation" and "Pro- of the late Meier; mother of Oscar Moses Jack Schweon, age 93, died on January 20,
pose, Don't Suppose”. Upon his retirement, Pelta (Constance Milbrath) and Annabelle 2018. He owned Food N' Stuff in Phil-
Celanese established the “Ben Nathanson In- Pelta (Michael Moonblatt); sister of Regina adelphia, Pennsylvania, which has been in
novation Award" given yearly to an aspiring Wolman; grandmother of Enion Malka (Dav- business since 1974. Husband of the late
innovator. Ben also worked at United Mer- id) Pelta Tiller, the late Marcus Adam Pelta Anne (nee Baron); father of Steven (Paulette
chants, Monsanto, and Allied Chemical and Goldberg (Sonia) and Maxwell Jonas Pelta; Dorney) Schweon and David (Christina)
was awarded a patent for developing a high great-grandmother of Aesop Pelta Tiller. Con- Schweon; grandfather of Nicole (Jon),
temperature plastic for circuit boards. After tributions in her memory may be made to a Brooke (Jason), Kellie (Tommy), and Alexan-
Joy's untimely passing, Ben again found a charity of the donor’s choice. dria; and great-grandfather of Anna and Jack-
soulmate in Ruth Leventhal, whom he mar- son.
ried in 1994 and with whom he spent many GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBEGR’S
treasured years, traveling, growing, and RAPHAEL-SACKS GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
learning, all the while enjoying their home in RAPHAEL-SACKS
Florida, their apartment in Bala Cynwyd, and PORTNOY
summer home in Lenox, MA. Ben was a SLUTSKY
huge hearted man, who welcomed Ruth's Martin Portnoy, January 17, 2018, of Cin-
family into his life - daughters Sue and Mar- naminson, NJ. Husband to Gail Portnoy. Ruth Slutsky (nee Kopew), age 83, died on
gie, son Ira and their nine children and eight Father of Robin (Scott) Gibson, Gary (Shelly) January 21, 2018. She resided in Willow
grandchildren. Ben was also a generous con- Portnoy, Randy Portnoy, and Mindy (Ben- Grove, Pennsylvania. Wife of the late Sidney;
tributor to many humanitarian causes and a jamin) Fratkin. Grandfather of Ryan and mother of Robert (Jill Cohen), Mark and the
dedicated follower of his Jewish faith, which Madison Gibson, Jason Thom and Alana late Steven; sister of Melvin (and the late
helped fill his life. Ben was known for his un- Portnoy. Brother of Dr. Leonard (Renee) Marilyn) Kopew and Oscar (Eileen) Kopew;
bridled optimism, kindness, a sweet disposi- Portnoy. Also survived by great grandchil- and grandmother of Jordan and Andrew.
tion, his humor and easy laughter, and his dren. Interment Montefiore Cemetery, Jenkin- Contributions in her memory may be made to
generosity to family and numerous political town, PA. Donations can be made to Samarit- the Abramson Cancer Center, 3535 Market
organizations in which he believed. Active an Healthcare and Hospice, www.samaritan- St., Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
and curious throughout his life, Ben never nj.com
tired of reading history books and writing let- GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
ters to authors, senators and presidents. Ben PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc. RAPHAEL-SACKS
also pursued his love of drawing, continuing
art lessons up until last month. He loved to RICHMAN SNYDERMAN
be engaged and make his life count each and
every day. The family remembers Ben for his Evelyn Denenberg Richman passed away Vella Snyderman (nee Steinberg) passed
enormous generosity and good humor and peacefully from complications of a stroke on away peacefully on January 21, 2018, at age
unbounded kindness, not just to his family January 17, 2018, at the age of 87. She was 95. She resided in Philadelphia, PA. The
but to everyone he would meet. It was his predeceased by her parents, Jack and Rose daughter of the late Anna and David Stein-
gift to bring joyful moments to all who knew Denenberg; her brother, Simon Denenberg; berg, she was predeceased by her husband
him at every occasion. Ben exemplified the and her beloved husband, Sandy Richman. Theodore, her son Gary, and her brother
spirit of giving, loving, and learning taught in She is survived by her son, Barry (Deborah) Jack. She is survived by her sister Ruth, her
the Talmud, which he studied faithfully. and daughter, Jeanne (Carol-Ann). She was daughter Deborah (Barry), and her grand-
While friends and family will miss Ben, his Bubbie Bubbles to Sarah and Jacob. Evelyn's daughter Sarah. Vella will be remembered for
life and the way he lived it will be an example passions were her family, the Phillies (she her kindness and resilience. She protested
to all who knew him. Those wishing to re- threw out a first pitch on Susan Komen Day), for civil rights in the 1960’s and earned her
member Ben through donations are encour- The Walk for the Cure (to which she gave college degree in the 1970’s. She demon-
aged to contribute to two of Ben's favorites countless volunteer hours), and her Phil- strated a gentle strength of character
among many causes: The American Tech- adelphia High School for Girls June 1948 throughout her life. Donations may be made
nion Society (ATS.org) or the Israel Guide class. She asked that her remains be donated in her memory to the ACLU, 125 Broad
Dog Center for the Blind, Israelguidedog.org to medical science, which was done through Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or
the Humanity Gifts Registry of Philadelphia. www.aclu.org/donate or to a charity of your
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS In memory of Evelyn's life, please consider a choice.
donation to the Alumnae Association of the
Philadelphia High School for Girls (1400 W. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
Olney Ave., Phila., PA 19141), Susan G. Ko- RAPHAEL-SACKS
men Breast Cancer Foundation (Dept. 41831,
PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265), or to a
charity of your choice.

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Community Gary A. Krimstock, of Philadelphia-based
Fineman Krekstein & Harris P.C., and
NEWSMAKERS Thomas M. Skiba, CEO of Community
Associations Institute (CAI), participat-
Students in kindergarten through ed in the Pennsylvania/Delaware Valley
third grade at Temple Judea’s reli- CAI chapter State of the Industry Break-
gious school created a display to mark fast. More than 100 industry professionals
Tu B’Shevat, the new year of the trees. attended the event at the Union League
Kindergarteners and first-graders of Philadelphia. CAI is an international
painted fruits and nuts on the display, trade association dedicated to supporting
while second-graders made garden better community associations and their
gloves and third-graders created birds homeowners and leaders.
common to Israel.
From left: Gary A. Krimstock and Thomas M. Skiba
Temple Judea religious school students

Members of the National Council
of Jewish Women (NCJW) Greater
Philadelphia Section and their fam-
ilies volunteered on Martin Luther
King Jr. Day of Service at the Mitz-
vah Circle Foundation warehouse
in Harleysville. They sorted and
packed boxes of donated clothing,
household goods and baby items. The
NCJW MLK Day of Service, chaired
by Sherry Kohn-Eisman, is part of
NCJW’s Public Affairs/Community
Services project.

NCJW Philadelphia Section members
and their relatives

The Abramson Center for Jewish Life
held its annual Florida board social
on Jan. 19 at the Woodfield Coun-
try Club in Boca Raton, Fla. More
than 110 people attended the event,
which included a presentation given
by Abramson Center President and
CEO Carol A. Irvine and Lankenau
Medical Center President Phil Rob-
inson on the partnership between
Abramson and Main Line Health
that led to Birnhak Transitional Care
at Lankenau Medical Center.

From left: Donald Berg of Jenkintown, Lankenau Medical Center From left: Arvin and Melanie Joffer of Boca Raton, Fla., Ellyn Lehr of
President Phil Robinson and Richard Frankel of Gladwyne Philadelphia, Harriet Silberman of Philadelphia, Seth Lehr of Philadel-
phia, Rosalie Goldberg of Philadelphia, and Ann Frankel of Gladwyne

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