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to Montco
Venerable funeral ERIC SCHUCHT | JE STAFF
home adapts to
residential trends. THE FBI’S NEWLY RELEASED 2018 Shira Goodman speaks at a press conference in Pittsburgh two days after the Tree of Life
Hate Crime Statistics Act report shows the
Page 4 number of hate crimes down slightly — shootings. Courtesy of Shira Goodman.
including those targeting Jews — following
LOCAL three consecutive years of increases. Shira Goodman Named
New Director of
Neighborhoods That said, Jews remain the most com- ADL Philadelphia
Look to Recruit mon victims of religiously motivated hate
Orthodox crimes, according to the Anti-Defamation ERIC SCHUCHT | JE STAFF
Event serves as League. That’s been true since the FBI
platform to promote began issuing the report in 1991. CEASEFIREPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR organization for 17 years and announced
local communities. Shira Goodman was named the new her pending retirement in August.
And 105 of those crimes against Jews regional director of the Anti-Defamation
Page 5 were violent in nature, an increase from 73 League in Philadelphia, succeeding Goodman will start sometime in
the previous year. Nancy Baron-Baer, who has been with the mid-January.
LOCAL
There were 55 fewer hate crimes “It was a very logical next step for me. It
Main Event Draws reported in 2018 than 2017 — 7,120
More Than 800 compared to 7,175. However, the figures
Security a may be impacted somewhat because of
common theme decreased reporting from law enforce-
among speakers. ment, with 110 fewer agencies participating
in 2018 than in a record-high 2017.
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Joseph Levine & Sons Expands to Montco

LOCAL done for over 137 years,” Brian synagogues in the area to par- Rendering of New Levine’s location in Blue Bell, Montgomery County
MATT SILVER | JE STAFF Levine said. “So we couldn’t ticipate and show respect for the Courtesy of Brian Levine
be happier to honor that deceased.
JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS commitment.” technology, we’ll be able to can definitely take place, but to
has provided funeral and burial “Convenience is import- webcast services live ... these have your brothers right there,
services to the Philadelphia- This commitment didn’t ant,” he continued. “But the fact are things we’ve been able to do that’s what’s rewarding.”
area Jewish community for come without a push from the that people have to drive 20 for years at Trevose that are still
more than 130 years, but they community. Sometimes the minutes or a half-hour to go considered state-of-the-art,” Meanwhile, according
haven’t been able to say they push was not so friendly. to Southampton (Goldstein’s said Jonathon Levine, another to Brian Levine, “Chester
have a location in Montgomery Bucks County location) or of the owner-operators. County’s Jewish community
County. “Some community mem- Trevose versus 10 minutes to go has continued to grow leaps
bers, they started using to Skippack (the site of Levine’s “But we’re also going to have and bounds.” Therein lies the
Until now. non-Jewish funeral homes, new Blue Bell facility), that’s not the ability to adapt the chapels. impetus behind a 20-acre
“It’s been a long time com- dissatisfied with the long driv- going to be the deciding factor Some people want a smaller ser- expansion of Haym Solomon
ing,” said Brian Levine, one ing distances to Trevose or in whether or not someone is vice and, therefore, don’t want Memorial Park near Malvern,
of the three brothers who own Broomall,” Brian Levine said. supporting a friend in mourn- the traditional setting of a chapel, which is scheduled to be com-
and operate the fifth-gener- ing. If my friend is in grief, I’ll so we’ll be able to adapt based pleted within the next eight
ation family business, which Rabbi Gregory Marx of drive an hour. I can certainly on those needs. This will give months and feature a space for
has locations in Trevose and Congregation Beth Or in Maple find an extra 10 minutes to go people another option when outdoor funeral services.
Broomall. “This has been a Glen, whose congregants will and support my friend.” it comes to how they want to
project no less than 10 years be served by Levine’s new Blue remember their loved ones.” “We don’t know of any
in the making, and it took five Bell location, which is slated to As for the idea that members other cemetery with an out-
years longer than expected.” open in fall 2020, celebrated of the Jewish community would The funeral business may door chapel,” said Brian Levine
In that time, the Levines cut the strengthening of the Jewish opt for a non-Jewish funeral be many things but it’s not for of the expanded park, which
ties with their historic North infrastructure. home out of convenience, Marx everyone. will nearly double in size. l
Broad Street location. was similarly incredulous.
While it wasn’t without “Whenever a Jewish organi- “This business ... it’s a differ- [email protected];
some sadness that the fam- zation opens in our community, “The vast majority of the ent type of business,” Jonathon 215-832-0737
ily left the original building it strengthens us,” Marx said. funerals that I’m officiating Levine said. “Emotional fatigue
behind, they said the reorga- “It tells people who are think- at are either at Goldstein’s or
nization of their real estate ing of moving here that there’s Levine’s — and I’m a Reform
holdings wasn’t just sound a Jewish community here and a rabbi,” he said. “I don’t do that
business but part of their duty vital Jewish life here — even if many funerals at non-Jewish
to the Jewish community and it’s a funeral home.” funeral homes.”
its shifting demographics.
“When we closed Broad Marx expressed some incre- With the Blue Bell loca-
Street, it was always our inten- dulity upon hearing that some tion, not only will sizable
tion to reinvest in the Jewish in the community found the dis- Jewish communities in Fort
community and reaffirm our tance of Levine’s other locations Washington, Dresher, Ambler
commitment to it as we’ve a deterrent to making or even and Plymouth Meeting have
attending a Jewish funeral there. their funeral needs met, they’ll
experience them in a setting
“Look,” said Marx, “it will described as “state-of-the-art.”
only help and make it more
convenient for members of “We’re going to use
my community and other

Conference Explores US-Israeli Cybersecurity

LOCAL United States and Israel. Cybersecurity Expo on Nov. 18. TD Bank, headquartered When Nohi led a PICC del-
MATT SILVER | JE STAFF That relationship in this The goal of the expo was in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, egation to Israel in September,
is just one example of a local they visited the TD Innovation
CYBERSECURITY MAY specific commercial sector has to strengthen the academic corporation employing Israeli Lab, and she was amazed.
sound like something eso- roots in Silicon Valley and all and business ties between the tech know-how to fortify its
teric and inaccessible, but it’s recognized major American Philadelphia-South Jersey- operations’ security. In 2017, “It was very interesting to
an increasingly important tech hubs, but there are some Delaware area and Israel, the TD opened what it calls their see how they’re able to develop
concern for governments, busi- interesting cross-cultural part- U.S.’s closest cyberally. Innovation Center in Tel Aviv, and deploy new products for
nesses and everyday people. nerships happening locally. where the bank, per its web- cybersecurity within a very
“What we do is facilitate site, is “actively searching for short time. I don’t want to give
And for that reason, innova- The organization facilitat- collaboration,” PICC Executive groundbreaking cybersecurity away any secrets they wouldn’t
tion and business partnerships ing those relationships between Director Vered Nohi said. “We technologies” and “working want me to tell, but I’ll say this:
driven by cybersecurity con- Delaware Valley businesses invite regional chief informa- with Israeli startups and tech- They are able to save significant
cerns have taken off between and academic institutions and tion officers, chief information nology companies to develop time in the development by
two countries that are recog- their Israeli counterparts is the security officers, integrators the cybersecurity solutions for doing so in Israel.”
nized cybersuperpowers — the Philadelphia-Israel Chamber and others who are interested the banks of tomorrow.”
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Area Orthodox Communities Recruit New Residents

LOCAL City — Manhattan, Brooklyn, a move, here are the options.” for tuition reimbursements immigrants, Pollack points to
MATT SILVER | JE STAFF Riverdale, Teaneck and other e Orthodox communities “The EITC (Educational Beit Harambam, a Sephardic
Big Apple bedroom communi- synagogue where congregants
PHILADELPHIA AREA ties where the nancial burden in and around Philadelphia do Improvement Tax Credit) and are almost all Hebrew-speaking
Orthodox communities are of a house spacious enough for have an agenda, though, and OSTC (Opportunity Scholarship Israelis.
looking to strengthen their a large Jewish family has simply it’s to grow. Tax Credit) can o er a signi -
numbers — and they’re hitting become too great. cant reduction in tuition,” Gross With kosher markets, all-day
the recruiting trail to do so. For Rabbi Yonah Gross of Beth said, recognizing that compara- day care for working parents,
Aside from nancial reasons, Hamedrosh in Wynnewood, this ble bene ts have not always been shuls in walking distance and a
Rabbis and community rep- some Orthodox families might year will be his sixth relocation available for families seeking mikvah and an eruv as just a few
resentatives from Somerton, just be looking for a change of fair. You might think a community private Jewish education in the examples, Pollack is con dent
Wynnewood, Elkins Park, the scenery, Steinig added. as desirable and generally in- New York area. that he’s got a competitive prod-
greater Northeast and Cherry demand as Wynnewood wouldn’t uct to sell in his community.
Hill, New Jersey, will be on Some may be looking for a need to recruit, but they’re not Diversity, as in nearly every
hand Nov. 24 at the Orthodox new job or a di erent line of recruiting just anyone. area of contemporary life, is “We have very a ordable
Union’s International Jewish work; some may be seeking the something the Orthodox are housing for young families,
Community Home and Job relative warmth and intimacy “We’re looking for people interested in, too. and we have everything you’d
Relocation Fair in Manhattan of a smaller community; some who are part of our commu- need to live an observant
to make their pitch to Orthodox are singles hoping a change nity and to build it up,” Gross In Somerton, a part of Jewish life.”
families and individuals inter- of environment might reveal said. Northeast Philadelphia per-
ested in relocating. their bashert; some are empty haps best known for its robust Tom Wolpert, president of
nesters and retirees looking for Since increasing their online Russian-speaking community, Young Israel in Elkins Park,
If this isn’t the type of thing that next step. presence and partnering with Rabbi Akiva Pollack’s pitch which saw ve new families
you’ve heard of before, you’re the local Chabad in marketing, is, at least in part, about its move into the community as a
not alone; it’s not that common. “ ere are many, many rea- they’ve seen 10 new families diversity. result of the last fair, is equally
sons why people are looking join their community. Gross bullish on his community’s
“ is is a very, very unique to move, and each person and attributes that partly to their “We’re looking to advertise credentials and amenities.
program; it’s not something each family has a di erent rea- community’s presence at the that Somerton is actually a
you see in other organizations,” son,” Steinig said. relocation fairs but said it’s a good deal more diverse than “We’re putting a big e ort
said Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, re ection of broader marketing that,” said Pollack, the educa- into it because, especially for
director of programming for e goal of the relocation e orts, too. tional director of Congregation people from New York, liv-
the Orthodox Union, which fair isn’t to move the Orthodox Beth Solomon, when asked ing in the Philadelphia area is
will host the biannual reloca- out of New York, nor is there “Since the last fair (two whether he thought the com- much cheaper,” he said. “But
tion fair for the seventh time an agenda to strengthen any years ago), we’ve really invested munity’s Russian-speaking more than that, in Elkins Park,
since 2008. particular Orthodox commu- strongly,” he said. infrastructure would be a we’re a small, close-knit con-
nity elsewhere, at the expense favorable selling point. gregation. We’re not like Bala
While some people looking of another. She made certain One of Pennsylvania’s and, Cynwyd, where there’s a whole
to relocate are from other metro- to add, “We’re just facilitat- by extension, Philadelphia’s While Bustleton and army there right now.” ●
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Akiba Grad Takes Top Job With Red Sox

SPORTS one of the brightest spotlights in teacher. Just as he would go on Chaim Bloom goes to the Boston Red Sox after spending more than a
JESSE BERNSTEIN | JE STAFF baseball, where playoff success is to join the Tampa Bay Devil
expected, and not even a guar- Rays before the team’s name decade with the Tampa Bay Rays. Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox
2019 WAS A good year for antor of a content fan base. But change, he attended Solomon
Jews playing in Major League for Bloom, a Philadelphia native, Schechter Day School and philosophical and a respectful intern, where he was eventually
Baseball. it’s an amazing opportunity to Akiba Hebrew Academy prior human being. He had a quiet hired full-time. When General
keep doing what he loves most: to their adjustments. wit I enjoyed as well,” she said. Manager Andrew Friedman
Joc Pederson, a young out- trying to put together a winning (also Jewish) left for the Dodgers
fielder for the Los Angeles baseball team. Wendy Smith, principal of “The Jewish values I was in 2014, Bloom, who had been
Dodgers, cracked 36 home the Stern Center, remembers raised with, and the mandate to steadily moving up the ranks,
runs and posted a career high “I spent the last 15 years Bloom from his days at Solomon impact the world and the people was promoted to vice president
batting average; Alex Bregman, working for a great organization Schechter. She said he was a around me positively, are really of baseball operations.
already a World Series win- and now to join another one is strong student, and friendly, who important to how I approach
ner with the Houston Astros, a real privilege,” he said. “The came back to speak to students my job,” Bloom said of his Along the way, the Rays,
finished second in AL MVP culture here, from top to bottom, in 2008 when his Rays took on Jewish education and upbring- with one of the lowest pay-
voting. Even aging Milwaukee is special. People care about each the Phillies in the World Series. ing. “I’m sure that I am far from rolls in baseball, have found
Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun other and they’re in this together Bloom, she said, was “the kind of perfect in how I apply them, but a significant measure of suc-
had a bit of a renaissance. to win more championships for the kid that it’s not shocking to I try every day to do that well.” cess using analytics. They were
our incredible fans. When you any of us, or surprising to any of early in the current trend of
Chaim Bloom, however, add the culture inside the orga- us, that he’s found such success Even back then, he nur- increased shifts, and were at
might have them all beat. nization to the passion of Red so early in life.” tured a love for baseball. “I the forefront of the “opener”
Sox Nation, that makes for a very can’t remember exactly when phenomenon, where teams will
On Oct. 25, Bloom, 36, was exciting combination.” Rita Schuman, an English it started,” Bloom said, “but I let a reliever begin the game,
hired as the new chief baseball teacher at Akiba (now the Jack know that I’ve been passionate rather than just hand the ball
officer of the Boston Red Sox, Bloom is the son of M. Barrack Hebrew Academy), about baseball from a young over to a starter. They’ve won
who hired him away from the Benjamin Bloom, an eye doc- remembers Bloom’s love of age.” At the time, however, at least 90 games two years in a
Tampa Bay Rays. Bloom will leave tor, and Esther Stern-Bloom, baseball, among other qualities. it was not apparent to young row, and made the playoffs this
one of the quietest MLB towns for a retired French and Hebrew Bloom that there was a way into year, falling to the Astros, the
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Hundreds Gather for the ‘Main Event’

LOCAL Naomi Adler and Main Event
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ey all spoke of the increas-
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ing need for Jewish communal
“I WANT TO START by security in Philadelphia and
suggesting to all of you that we around the world.
shouldn’t be here.” Total revenue for the Main
That’s how New York Event, including ticket sales and
Times op-ed sta editor and sponsorships, was $950,000.
writer Bari Weiss began her Prior to the evening’s
address to the crowd at the remarks, which clocked in
Jewish Federation of Greater at just under an hour, nearly
Philadelphia’s Main Event on 850 community members
Nov. 14. gathered in several di erent
By “here,” Weiss clari ed, areas throughout the Kimmel
she didn’t mean the cavernous Center. In the main lobby, Bari Weiss delivered 10 broad ideas Nearly 850 community members attended the Main Event.
Verizon Hall at the Kimmel attendees were treated to for the future of American Jewry. Photos by Lafayette Hills Studios

Center where the annual gala sushi, dumplings and more, But the phrase “Tree of Life,” of the Secure Community she charted a course forward
was being held. Rather, she while elsewhere members of she noted, had taken on a much Network, the national secu- for American Jews through
meant that Jews existing in other Federation groups — the darker connotation in the past rity initiative of the Jewish 10 broad ideas. She o ered up
the world in 2019 is almost Joshua Society and NextGen — year. Last year’s Main Event Federations of North America the merits of totally subsidized
unthinkable, and maybe even mingled at their own functions. took place just a few weeks and Conference of Presidents Jewish day school, increased
miraculous. And for American Outside, members of a er the massacre at the Tree of Major American Jewish focus on Hebrew immersion
Jews to have felt so secure for IfNotNow Philly protested of Life building in Pittsburgh; Organizations. and an end to the “boardroom”
so long? It’s been nothing less Weiss’ appearance. this year’s Main Event took Next up were the Main world of panel discussions as a
than a “holiday from history,” Lachs Adler, the first place in the world shaped by it. Event’s co-chairs, Amy and substitute for action.
Weiss said. speaker, emerged, as all speak- “ ese acts of violence will Marc Brownstein, alongside “What if the symbol of
e theme of her speech ers did, from the back of the not become our new normal,” Jamie and Warren Klein. American Jewish life in the
gelled well with the theme of stage through straight rows of Lachs Adler said. “If we are Marc Brownstein, speaking coming decades is the rally?”
the evening, “Anti-Semitism potted trees. Lachs Adler com- going to be ready for the com- on behalf of the group, told she asked.
and Security,” and was echoed pared the work of the Jewish munity’s most urgent needs, the crowd how much they all Her overarching point was
by the other Main Event Federation to that of a tree, we need to be ready the day appreciated the chance to work that all of her ideas — from
speakers: Jewish Federation putting down roots as branches before those needs arise.” on the event. incentivizing Jewish teens to go
of Greater Philadelphia stretch higher, providing all Lachs Adler’s address “Organizing this Main Event to college in Israel to empow-
Board Chair Susanna Lachs manner of nourishment and was followed by a short has been a special opportunity ering Mizrahi Jews — were
Adler, PMrAeKsI-iSdANe-nAdtv.pdaf n1d10/3C0/2E01O9 6:1c1:o48mPMfort. video extolling the virtues to learn and appreciate how meant to a rmatively com-
much the Jewish Federation bat anti-Semitism, rather than
does to keep us safe,” he said. “play defense,” as she put it.
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as evidence of what Jewish by drilling down deep into our
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C Jewish world: e Halle syn- Weiss’ address was followed
agogue’s security system and by a short speech from Naomi
M training were subsidized by an Adler, who thanked the eve-
Y international fund to which ning’s attendees for coming.
CM Jewish Federation contributed. “In these turbulent times, how
MY Finally, Weiss, who recently inspiring it is to be with all of
published the book “How to you as we take this moment
CY Fight Anti-Semitism,” was to vow to be proactive and
CMY introduced. She spoke with thoughtful,” she said. “Not
K candor and vigor about the only to help make us physically
state of the American Jewish secure, but to make sure we
community, focusing espe- walk away from this event with
cially on maintaining a balance a reservoir of strength.” ●
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Student Spearheads ‘Sleepout’ to Help Homeless

LOCAL since-closed New Visions bundled up on cardboard and
JESSE BERNSTEIN | JE STAFF Homeless Day Shelter and slept outside. It was illuminat-
Joseph’s House of Camden, ing, Shanas believes, but not for
NITAN SHANAS had to do Shanas began to think about the reason you might expect;
a lot of convincing to get his what an awareness and fund- harshness of the situation aside,
recent project off the ground. raising event could do for the each of the students knew that a
people he served. So, he began quick warm-up or a bathroom
He had to lobby campus researching how like-minded in a campus building was steps
authorities at Rutgers groups conducted sleepouts away. What would it be like not
University-Camden to let him before. to have those options? In the
host it on campus, and he had With guidance from Watson, morning, students reconvened
to plead with the Office of Civic Nitan Shanas, center, organized a speaking program and sleepout at the plan came together over many for reflection.
Engagement to allow it to hap-
pen in less-than-ideal weather. Rutgers-Camden. From left: Nyeema Watson, Shawn Sheekey, Shanas, months. On Nov. 14, 80 college Shanas was happy with the
He had to convince other students came and listened to event, though he continues on
student groups to pitch in, too. Tricia Bradly and Tania Martinez Photo by Daoud Moon

After clearing those hurdles, hours of lectures and testimony his fundraising campaign with
all Shanas had left was to do the we’d collect that next week,” he follows eight Milwaukee fam- from formerly homeless people a goal of $10,000. For Watson,
most difficult job of persuasion: said. “It made me realize how ilies as they struggle to keep and employees from Joseph’s the event was another exam-
convincing his peers to join much I loved volunteering.” their homes during the 2007- House. The students took part ple of Shanas’ commitment to
him for a night sleeping out- He also recalls trips to New 2008 financial crisis. As he in workshops designed to help service.
side on the Rutgers-Camden York with his mother and an learned more about the eco- them think more consciously “This event was better than
campus to raise money and evening in Baltimore with nomic, social and emotional about the way the homeless are some of what I’ve seen our own
awareness for homeless people. friends, each of which ended toll of eviction, he stepped up treated in their city. Finally, it faculty or staff put together,”
A so-called “sleepout.” with Shanas giving his leftover his involvement with Camden’s was time to head outside. she said. l
meals to homeless people. These homeless shelters, where he For one cold night, with
“I said, ‘Nitan, if it’s 30, and early experiences awoke him to routinely volunteers his time. Rutgers University Police look- [email protected];
will remain 30 throughout the the realities of homelessness, Volunteering at the ing on, Shanas and 20 students 215-832-0740
night, I’ll let this happen,’” and set him on his path.
Nyeema Watson, associate Shanas followed his older
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laugh. “‘If it dips, if I see that it’s Civic Scholars program, a
going to dip, you can’t do that.’” branch of a national program
based at Princeton University.
Though Shanas believes it Applicants submit an idea for a
may have dipped for a moment long-term service project in and
overnight from Nov. 14 to Nov. around Camden, explaining how
15, it didn’t stop him and 20 it dovetails with their studies.
other students from braving Successful applicants typically
the cold and raising awareness have some experience in their
and thousands of dollars for chosen area, which Shanas did.
Joseph’s House of Camden, one Those who are accepted com-
of the city’s largest overnight mit to 300 service hours per
homeless shelters. school year, and receive a $2,000
scholarship.
Shanas, who is part of a pro- Though many have been
gram known as Civic Scholars, accepted to the program over
was born in Jerusalem, and spent the years, said Watson, who
his first few years in Gan Yavne, oversees the program, Shanas’
just east of Ashdod. In 2009, his participation has been a little
family moved to Cherry Hill, different, as best highlighted by
New Jersey, when he was 10. He the sleepout program.
was an Eagle Scout growing up, “This is probably the most
and his time in the scouts gave expansive project I’ve ever seen
him his first exposure to home- a student a part of the Civic
lessness and food insecurity. Scholars program do, or even
just a student here generally at
“What I really loved about Rutgers-Camden,” she said.
Boy Scouts, specifically volun- During his freshman year,
teering-wise, was that every Shanas read “Evicted” by
year, we’d put bags on people’s Matthew Desmond, which
doors to collect food for the
local food pantry, and then,

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Pope Denounces Rise of Anti-Semitism was renamed by NASA after informally nicknaming Yeshiva U. Creates Two Special
POPE FRANCIS STRAYED from his prepared it with a term with Nazi connections, JTA reported. Education Degree Programs
remarks on Nov. 12 to denounce the rise of anti-Sem- The Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva
itism and also spoke against new persecutions against Scientists had called the icy rock Ultima Thule, but University announced it has created two new degree
Jews, JTA reported. it was officially named Arrokoth, which means “sky” programs in special education.
in the Native American Powhatan language.
“I would like to make a separate note. The Jewish The programs cover different ages. One 47-credit
people have suffered so much in history, they have been Ultima Thule — which comes from classical program is called Teaching Students with Disabilities
chased away, they, too, have been persecuted,” he said. and medieval literature — means any distant place (Birth-Grade 2), while the other 46-credit program is
located beyond the “borders of the known world,” Teaching Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6).
Francis, the former Jorge Bergoglio, has frequently but Nazi Party forerunners and some extreme right
recalled experiences with Jewish friends during his groups use it as part of their mythology. The curriculum includes courses in childhood
childhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina. development, pedagogical practice, differentiated
Extreme right occultists in Germany believed in instruction and inclusive practices.
“In the last century we saw so many brutalities a historical Thule (also called Hyperborea) that was
against the Jewish people, and we were all convinced the ancient homeland of the Aryan race. The Thule Graduates will receive a master of arts and be
that this was over,” the pope said. “But today the habit Society founded in 1918 later became the Nazi prepared for an initial certification exam as well as
of persecuting the Jews, brothers and sisters, is here Party. certification in special education.
reborn. This is neither human nor Christian. The Amazon.com Now Available in Hebrew
Jewish people are our brothers, and they should not Amazon announced that it has made its international “These culturally sensitive programs are rooted in
be persecuted. Understand?” website available in Hebrew, becoming the eighth the values of social justice and equity and will pro-
language offered, JTA reported. vide opportunities for students who are specifically
Earlier this year, the pope sent a letter to the looking to work in Jewish educational settings as well
Argentine Jewish political umbrella organization The Hebrew site launched Nov. 11 and provides as secular environments,” said Joan Rosenberg, the
DAIA ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attack prices that are listed in shekels. There also will be program’s founding director. l
that killed 85 people at the AMIA Jewish center in customer service available in Hebrew.
Buenos Aires. www.jewishexponent.com
Among the other languages offered by Amazon
NASA Renames Cosmic Body to are English, Chinese, German, Spanish and Korean.
Avoid Nazi Connotations
The most distant object ever explored by a spacecraft Amazon already had a local sales platform that
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ISRAELBRIEFS

Russian Hacker Extradited to US work spaces, offices, an auditorium and conference and secure containers from the Jerusalem library to
RUSSIAN HACKER ALEXEI BURKOV was extra- rooms. Both Bedouin and Jewish staff members will Google offices in Germany.
dited from Israel to the United States on Nov. 11, JNS. work there.
org reported. About 45% of the books from Israel are in Hebrew,
The center is a project of the Harry Oscar Triguboff Yiddish and Ladino. The remainder are in languages
The previous day, Israel’s Supreme Court rejected Institute, in partnership with the Idan HaNegev Co. including Latin, English, German, French, Arabic
a petition submitted by the Russians asking that and JNF Australia. and Russian.
Burkov be extradited to Moscow. Forest Fires Break Out in Northern Israel
“This center provides opportunities for young Sparked by hot and dry conditions, forest fires broke
Burkov’s case may be tied to the Russian impris- Bedouin men and women, and we take pride in our out on Nov. 10-11 in northern Israel, JTA reported.
onment of 26-year-old Israeli tourist Naama Issachar. partnership with Idan HaNegev. Thanks to this park,
She was convicted on drug possession and smuggling the unemployment rate has gone down from 34% to The largest fire on Nov. 11 — fought by 10 fire-
charges after 9.5 grams of hashish were found in her 11%, and when there is employment, it is possible to fighting teams — burned near the village of Nahalal
luggage at a Moscow airport. achieve many good things,” Rahaht Mayor Faiz Abu in the Jezreel Valley. It consumed the community’s
Sahiben said in a statement. straw storage.
I24 News said Issachar “may have been imprisoned
as a bargaining chip in a diplomatic prisoner row National Library of Israel Collaborates The previous day, a fire outside of Jerusalem near
between Washington and Moscow involving Burkov.” with Google for Online Project Tzur Hadassah required 18 firefighting teams as well
As part of a collaboration between Google and the as six firefighting planes before it was under control.
Through Twitter, the Russian Embassy in Tel Aviv National Library of Israel, about 120,000 of the latter’s
said the court’s ruling “constitutes a breach of (Burkov’s) books will go online, JTA reported. Another fire that day, next to Kibbutz Ein Shemer
rights, as well as Israel’s international obligations.” near Hadera in the north, prompted 15 firefighting
Bedouin Employment Center Opens The collaboration is part of the Google Books project. teams and two firefighting planes to get it under
The Switch Center for Training and Advancement of That project involves more than 40 million books from control. l
Employment for Israeli’s Bedouin community opened more than 70 libraries in the United States, Europe and
in the southern part of the country, JTA reported. Japan and thousands of publishers. The books are in www.jewishexponent.com
more than 400 languages, including Hebrew.
More than 200,000 Bedouin live in Israel, mostly
in the Negev. The digitalization process is already underway, but
is expected to take about two years. The process is
The center features classrooms, a computer intensive, as the books are shipped in climate-control
workshop room, a clinic, a multipurpose hall,

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Survivor Relives Bar Mitzvah 80 Years Later

LOCAL celebrate,” Behrend said. “It seeing his schoolhouse burn From left: Fred Behrend, are here to stay?” Behrend said.
ERIC SCHUCHT | JE STAFF was a grand affair.” was one of the happiest days of Campbell Schwarz and Hazzan Alisa Hanover said there were
his life as he got to stay home Pomerantz-Boro
FRED BEHREND’S bar Behrend moved to Voorhees and play. At that age, he didn’t plenty of tears in the audience
mitzvah was held under less- in 2010 to be closer to family. realize the dark implications it Photo by Michael Donahue when the yad was raised at
than-ideal circumstances. It was at Congregation Beth El all held. Gray’s bar mitzvah.
that he met Larry Hanover, a to read the Torah at the bar
The 93-year-old became a bar mitzvah tutor and adjunct Despite having fought for mitzvah of Eli Gray, a Beth El “It’s really heartwarming
man in a Cuban schoolhouse journalism professor at Temple Germany in World War I, his congregant. The two read from how people responded to it,”
after fleeing Nazi Germany University. He encouraged father was arrested by the Nazis a 200-year-old Torah rescued Hanover said. “It was one of
in 1939. The refugees had Behrend to detail his life story and sent to Sachsenhausen. from a synagogue the Nazis the most powerful moments
little money and only 20 people in a book, which the two ended Eventually, he was released on destroyed. It was restored by I’ve experienced.”
attended. up writing together. the condition that he liquidate another congregant, Campbell
his business and take his family Schwarz, for her bat mitzvah Now, Hanover is adapting
This month marked the The memoir, “Rebuilt from out of Germany immediately. project and rededicated about a Behrend’s memoir into a
80th anniversary of the cere- Broken Glass: A German Life month earlier. The yad used was documentary. The film will
mony and the 81st anniversary Remade in America,” was pub- Behrend’s family was one of one Behrend’s father salvaged focus on Behrend escaping the
of Kristallnacht. Behrend is all lished in 2017. A copy has been the lucky ones, making it out of from his own synagogue and Holocaust and his new life in
too familiar with the Night of given to the U.S. Holocaust the country. They resettled in smuggled out. It sat in Behrend’s the U.S. His family was granted
Broken Glass, as he was there. Memorial Museum and it’s on Cuba for a year while waiting curio cabinet for years until he entry in 1940 and resettled in
To commemorate both occa- the recommended reading list for entry into the United States. remembered it and decided to New York City.
sions, a celebration was held of the New Jersey Commission let his granddaughter use it at
Nov. 6 at Congregation Beth El on Holocaust Education. In exile, with a uncertain her bat mitzvah. Behrend served in the U.S.
in Voorhees, New Jersey. This future ahead, Behrend had his Army, where he was assigned
time, hundreds attended. Behrend was 12 during bar mitzvah. He recalls the “And I said, ‘Wouldn’t it be to watch over German rocket
Kristallnacht. He recalls the toast his father made, in which nice for a Jewish girl, going to scientist Wernher von Braun,
“It was really nice. All Nazis burning his synagogue he compared their fleeing to become bat mitzvah, that we who became a pioneer of space
the people were so happy to in Cologne, Germany. He the Jewish Exodus from Egypt. could use this yad to read out technology.
likes to say that, given his age, The pharaoh allowed the Jews of the Torah and to read her
to leave with all of their pre- parsha, if for no better reason Later, Behrend ran an appli-
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— who represented the future. vor he knew in Germany. This
Behrend said it was a proper meeting, along with the reunion
toast, but that the celebration between Behrend and the survi-
paled in comparison to others vor’s brother in February, are at
he’s attended. the core of the film.

“I got so many presents I The celebration on Nov. 6
had to put them into a huge box served as a fundraiser, gener-
in order to hold them. Don’t ating more than $25,000. For
believe a word I’m saying, the project, Hanover brought
because all I got was a prayer on Joe Fab, the director of
book,” Behrend said. “Other the Holocaust documentary
than that, I got nothing.” “Paper Clips,” and hopes to
move into production some-
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which will help you manage Another way to reduce dis- relax it. Tighten your legs and There are activities that 5. You may prefer to simply
your emotions. These skills tress is to engage in exercise. relax them and then tighten help us from concentrating on relax during a crisis situ-
are used to help individuals You can choose the exercise your feet and relax them. The stressful or crisis situations. ation. For some, this may
cope and survive during a cri- that is best for you. The more rationale for this exercise is We can: involve taking a hot bath or
sis and to tolerate short-term intense the exercise, the greater that relaxed muscles require 1. Practice meditation or deep shower, while for others this
or long-term physical and/or the chance that you will feel less oxygen, resulting in a may involve listening to rap
emotional pain. more in control of the situation. slower heartbeat. breathing. or rock music.
2. Use our phones and look at
There are a number of dis- A fast run or a walk would Engaging in activities is Choose the technique
tress tolerance skills that may be good choices. In the sum- important during crises or images that make us happy. during a crisis or stressful
be helpful to use during diffi- mer, you could jump in the difficult situations. Doing Some people like looking situation that is best for you.
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ture. It is not unusual to feel around the mall intensely a the stressful situation. You beach scenes. another may be better during
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ious. To reduce your body’s watch a movie, take a walk, the problem out of their with different techniques
temperature, you can use vari- A technique known as cook a meal or listen to music. mind or not deal with it for is helpful.
ous forms of cold temperature. paired muscle relaxation has a temporary time period.
This can include: proven helpful during difficult It is also helpful to contrib- Sometimes we need a break It is important for you to
1. Splashing cold water on situations. This involves tight- ute to the welfare of others. before we can tackle a take an active role during a
ening and relaxing muscles in You could help a friend, neigh- problem. crisis so that you can reduce
your face your body. bor or family member or get 4. Using mindfulness color- the stress and make rational
2. Holding an ice cube on your involved with volunteer work. ing books or doing sudoku decisions. l
Start at the top of your It has been proven that helping puzzles, crosswords or a
face or under your chin body. First tighten your jaw others has the added benefit of colorful jigsaw puzzle may Marcy Shoemaker is a staff
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people or Jewish institutions in Pennsylvania, New Jersey hate violence,” Greenblatt said. against African Americans. Reporting Program. The pro-
in 2018. There were 835 crimes and Delaware affirmatively “ADL calls on the FBI and Hate crimes against Hispanics gram was originally created
targeting Jews in 2018 versus reported zero hate crimes. This Department of Justice to take increased by 14%, climb- in 1929 by the International
938 in 2017. includes the cities of Allentown; similar steps with local law ing for the third year in a Association of Chiefs of Police
Paterson, New Jersey; and enforcement agencies and the row. LGBTQ individuals also to help law enforcement
The highest number of reli- Newark, New Jersey. courts to address underreport- saw an increase by almost gather consistent information
gion-based crimes targeting ing of hate crimes.” 6%, with a 42% jump in hate across different departments.
Jews was in 1996 with 1,109. “For people to say that crimes directed at transgender In 1990, Congress passed the
Anti-Jewish hate crimes started the number of hate crimes Here are some yearly individuals. Hate Crime Statistics Act. Ever
to decline in 2008 until begin- is down by that 55 is some- statistics: since, the UCR Program has
ning to rise in 2015. There were what misleading because In Pennsylvania, 1,480 been responsible for fulfilling
more than 1,000 additional two states, Alabama and Anti-Jewish hate crime agencies were eligible to report, the congressional mandate to
hate crimes reported in 2017 Wyoming, did not report,” incidents with just 15 filing incident collect hate crime data.
than 2016, with a 37% spike in Baron-Baer. “So the totals reports for 67 hate crimes. That
anti-Jewish crimes. are missing the incidents that 2014: 609 represents a 14% decrease from The report defines a hate
may have occurred in those 2015: 664 2017, which was the highest crime as “a committed crimi-
While the total number two states. In addition, 87.4% 2016: 684 total in the commonwealth nal offense which is motivated,
of hate crimes reported of all those agencies that 2017: 938 since 2007 and a 27% increase in whole or in part, by the
declined, Nancy Baron- participated affirmatively 2018: 835 from 2016. Of the crimes offender’s bias(es) against a
Baer, regional director of the reported zero hate crimes. We reported, 19 were character- race, religion, disability, sexual
Anti-Defamation League of all know that is impossible.” Total hate crime incidents ized as religion-based. orientation, ethnicity, gender
Philadelphia, said caveats must 2014: 5,479 or gender identity.”
be considered when assessing In a statement, ADL CEO 2015: 5,850 The report also showed 2018
the figures. She cautioned that and National Director Jonathan 2016: 6,121 had the highest number of hate “It is unacceptable that
the FBI’s statistics are likely low, Greenblatt called for support of 2017: 7,175 crime murders since the FBI Jews and Jewish institutions
with 16,039 law enforcement legislation to further combat 2018: 7,120 began tracking and reporting continue to be at the center
agencies submitting reports, hate crimes. Looking at available FBI hate crimes in 1991, with 24 of religion-based hate crime
down from the record num- murders. Contributing to that attacks,” Greenblatt said. “We
ber 16,149 that participated “Our nation cannot address numbers since 1996, the total number were the 11 worship- need to take concrete action to
in 2017. crimes that we are not mea- number of hate crimes is below pers murdered in the mass address and combat this signif-
suring. ADL is working with the high of 2001, when 9,730 shooting at the Tree of Life icant problem. By improving
Of the jurisdictions our coalition and other civil were reported. complex in Pittsburgh. hate crime training, preven-
reporting, 87.4% noted no rights, education, and inter- tion, best practices and data
hate crimes. That includes at faith partners to make sure The latest report shows Hate crime statistics are collection, we can stem hate
least 85 cities with populations cities report credible data. 59.5% of all single-bias hate voluntarily submitted by crimes nationwide.” l
exceeding 100,000 people and This starts with training our crime incidents were race- thousands of law enforcement
the entire states of Alabama nation’s law enforcement offi- based in 2018, with almost agencies across the coun- [email protected];
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said. “I love using my legal for ourselves as Jews, but for University of Pennsylvania Law
background and my advocacy everybody, any kind of group ADL Philadelphia covers School graduate and worked Screening for other
skills to fight for important that feels marginalized or is eastern Pennsylvania, southern as a managing partner at the Jewish Genetic Diseases
causes, and the ADL’s mission treated as other. It really is New Jersey and Delaware. Philadelphia law firm Eckert
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critical fight today.” Baron-Baer has headed the prior to coming to the ADL in
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years at Ballard Spahr LLP ciate director include growing each and every day. I will miss
and then about a decade at the No Place for Hate program, the issues. I will miss the staff,
Pennsylvanians for Modern an anti-bias and bullying pro- law enforcement, lay leaders
Courts, a nonprofit advocat- gram that’s now in more than and all of the individuals I have
ing for changes in the state’s 225 schools and community met that we have helped.”
criminal justice system. She groups in the region. Her ten-
went on to head CeaseFirePA, ure also saw the establishment Edward Blumenthal, chair
a nonprofit working to end gun of the Black-Jewish Alliance of the ADL’s regional board
violence, in 2012. in 2017. of directors, is happy for
Baron-Baer and said that her
Goodman serves on the This mission, which is simple, is so timely. And the mission is to stop the retirement is well deserved.
elected board at Perelman defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment As for Goodman, he said
Jewish Day School as well as for all. It’s standing up against hate, and those reports show that it’s a fight that much of her experience,
on the Jewish Federation of we have to be engaged in every day, not just for ourselves as Jews.” including a knowledge of
Greater Philadelphia’s board of law and experience running
trustees. The mother of two SHIRA GOODMAN a nonprofit, are valuable to
is a member of Temple Sinai the ADL.
in Dresher. In 2018, Goodman the fight of the moment, and local organization since 2014. Baron-Baer plans to use her
ran for Congress as a Democrat I’m excited to be joining peo- Originally, she intended to free time to visit with friends “Well, I would say, how
in Pennsylvania’s 4th District, ple who have been doing this retire in November, but she’ll and family, volunteer and could we not select Shira?”
but lost in the primary to for a long time and leading work on a reduced schedule travel with her husband. Blumenthal said. “Her skills,
Madeleine Dean. the way.” until Goodman takes over. both background and current
“This is the right time for position, were just ideal to fit
Leaving CeaseFirePA is bit- The ADL was founded in “Shira will bring great me to retire,” Baron-Baer said. right in to the current posi-
tersweet for Goodman, who 1913 to fight anti-Semitism experience and advocacy in “I leave with a heavy heart tion of running the region of
described the move as a tough and all forms of bigotry. The community outreach and she because I truly loved my years ADL. We’re not even trying to
decision. Goodman said she’ll replace Nancy, because she’s
miss her colleagues, but looks just been so wonderful. But
forward to participating in the Shira has the skills and experi-
ADL’s education work in the ence for us to continue moving
battle against hate, which she forward.” l
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OPINION

The Importance of Inclusion

and vibrant. We are more Jewish communities. at learn- immediately become your our communities are involved
authentic in our diversity, and ing, however, doesn’t always resource on understanding in justice issues around racial
that has tremendous cultural shi how people in our com- their identity. equity. For Jewish leaders who
and spiritual bene ts for all of us. munities are actually treated. We have worked on issues of racial
must ask: How does the com- Having representation mat- justice, I have noticed that
Too o en, even the well-in- munity represent itself? Who are ters internally. When we had some of us have a tendency to
tentioned desire to “become the community’s leaders? Who more than one Jewish person distance ourselves from Jews
more inclusive” is framed in takes an active part in communal of color sit on the board, issues who have less experience in
ways that feel charitable or ritual life? Who serves on the pertaining to race within the challenging racism. We can be
altruistic. This perspective board? Who are the people giving congregation were addressed frustrated and even dismissive
treats Jews of color and mul- sermons, singing in the chorus, o r g a n i c a l l y. Ev e r y o n e ’s of “white” Jews who are reluc-
tiple ethnicities as if they are teaching our children? How are awareness was engaged in a tant to examine their privilege.
either in need of our accep- Jews represented visually in the natural and relational way. It I strongly believe that this is
BY RABBI JOSHUA LESSER tance or should be grateful for collateral materials of the com- also helped to shi the “who is the work in which we must
it. e framework we need to munity and on the walls? If there a Jew” narrative without always engage. We must cultivate
IN OVERT AND IN subtle adopt is that there are multiple is a lack of diversity, it must be needing to be explicit. Recently, patience, listening and a way
ways, so many of our Jewish Jewish identities and origins, recognized and addressed. a black Jewish teenager told me to speak of these issues that
institutions and communities all of which are components of that when he was a child, it is encouraging and helpful,
have let dominant narratives dic- Jewish peoplehood. We also must think about was meaningful for him to see rather than shaming.
tate who is a Jew. Too o en, Jews how people are treated when a black Jewish woman have an
of color enter Jewish space that At Congregation Bet Haverim they walk into the building. aliyah. Not only did it help him ere is a great deal of
has been shaped by assumptions in Atlanta, I have sought to We have regularly sent our envision having a bar mitz- ground to cover, and it can feel
of whiteness that transform safe, deepen our awareness of the community communications vah, but it encouraged him to daunting. Yet this work is essen-
communal and warm spaces into vast richness of Jewish civiliza- with these ve guidelines: become a gabbai rishon in our tial, and it is also rewarding. e
places fraught with curiosity, tion that extends beyond Eastern 1. Avoid making assumptions community years later. more these values, principles
exoticization and discrimination. Europe. We began to learn from It also matters externally. and approaches become part
When white Ashkenazi Judaism the global Jewish community and about gender identity, sexual For instance, when our rst of our communities, the more
is the accepted unexamined to incorporate an array of Jewish orientation, religious identity, vice president, a Jew of color, authentic and whole we become.
beacon of who a Jew is in our lore, rituals, music and prayer Jewish background, race or represented the synagogue at A commitment to shi the cul-
communities, we inadvertently forms into our worship services reasons for joining us. a memorial service for Coretta ture around race will result in
prevent many Jews and their and family and adult education. 2. Respect a person’s identity Scott King, other Jews of bene ts that radiate well beyond
families from being able to fully and self-label, and respect a color noticed, and people of race. is approach is a sacred
participate in Jewish life. Not is global approach has created person’s chosen name and color interested in Judaism obligation, and I believe it is a
only do we render these Jews entry points for Jews of di erent pronouns. Do not comment took note and showed up at key both to our survival and
and their family members invis- ethnicities to feel welcomed. For about whether a name sounds the synagogue understanding how we will thrive. ●
ible — or worse, unwelcome example, a bar mitzvah of Indian Jewish or not. that they would likely be wel-
— we are also not able to address and Jewish heritage requested 3. Do not comment on whether come. By having Jews of color Rabbi Joshua Lesser is the
adequately their needs or their that we incorporate the piyyut someone looks Jewish or not. in visible leadership positions, spiritual leader of Congregation
spiritual yearnings. Ahot Ketanah, which emerged 4. Do not assume people want to Congregation Bet Haverim was Bet Haverim in Atlanta. This piece
from the Indian Jewish commu- only speak about their identity, able to participate in forums is an excerpt from an essay orig-
Embracing Jews of varied nity, at his bar mitzvah. He had particularly when their iden- that were largely for people of inally published on the website
races and ethnicities is about experienced it as part of our High tity is di erent from yours. color. We were o en the only Evolve: Groundbreaking Jewish
our survival and our thriving Holiday ritual and remembered Engage them in conversation Jewish voice represented in Conversations, an initiative of
as a people. We all bene t from that we honored his heritage, and and get to know them. Be those important spaces. Reconstructing Judaism. The
shi ing the dominant narrative. he felt a rmed. engaging rather than curious. It also makes a di erence if full version can be found at
When there is greater inclusion, 5. Do not expect a guest to jewishexponent.com.
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What It’s Like to Oppose BDS on Campus

BY SYLVIA COOPERSMITH more and more students sur- to me hesitantly asked what campuses regarding Israeli pol-
rounding me wearing blue and was going on. itics. e BDS movement — the
IT WAS AROUND 3:20 P.M. white; we were huddled outside boycotting, divestment and
on Dec. 6, 2018. I had been at of the room where the vote was “Sounds like they’re respell- sanctioning of Israel — is gain-
the New York University Student about to take place. I was dis- ing words,” a fellow Jewish ing traction on campuses all
Life Center since 2:30, anticipat- tributing Israel-related stickers to student leader answered. It was over the country. But what you
ing and preparing for a sizable students standing around when I nice to nd some laughter in might not know is how it feels
crowd of Jewish students com- heard them. all of this. to see the look of utter shock
ing to witness the impending and contempt from people you
student government session. “How do you spell justice? e American Jewish com- thought were friends spotting
BDS! How do you spell racist? munity knows for the most you out of context across a
As I looked around, there were NYU!” A scared freshman next part what has been happening
on the front lines on college

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room and realizing you’re “one room and the ones waiting There are groups of Jewish stu- KVETCH ’N’ KVELL
of them.” outside in solidarity started dents who actively support the
singing “Od Yavo Shalom BDS movement, like the mem- Missing the Point
This is more than a debate Aleinu” and waving Israeli bers of JVP, Jewish Voices for STEVE HEITNER (“Kvetch ’n’ Kvell,” Nov. 14) misses the point
over Israeli politics: This is flags. Tears started streaming Peace. I see signs and posters of Greta Thunberg’s mission, instead resorting to the Republican
Jewish politics, and it’s personal. down my face as we walked, that put Zionism in the same game plan: Demean the opposition and then make unsubstanti-
united, out of the room. But I category as racism or sexism. ated claims about them — someone convinced her the world is
For those who keep up with wasn’t crying because we had There’s no interest in nuance, about to end thus rendering her a frightened, abused child, full
Israel news on college cam- inevitably lost; I was crying and there’s no middle ground. of fear, hate and mindless aggression.
puses, I’m sure you know what because my friends and I were
I’m talking about. If you don’t: publicly laughed at, stepped on When was the last time you Heitner, we’re still here, but in case you haven’t noticed, the ice
When the student government and robbed of our voice. visited Israel? I’ve been there is melting, sea levels are rising and our weather has taken a turn
at NYU or a similar institution three times in the past year for the worse. But no mind; it’s all a Chinese hoax.
proposes a resolution entitled As we walked out, singing a and a half. I spent the summer
“The Resolution for Palestinian song about peace and hope for there in Tel Aviv, interning in Heitner’s prediction is a bold one. But I suspect we will not be
Human Rights,” they have a the future, we heard a bullhorn Yafo at an Arab/Israeli day care here 50 or 100 years from now, so we’ll never learn of the efficacy
specific agenda with a clear in the background saying, “The for babies with developmental of his look into the future. However, our children and grandchil-
desired outcome. revolution still isn’t won! The disabilities. I witnessed first- dren will be here, left to deal with the mess we are making.
revolution still isn’t won!” hand Arabs and Israelis living
Although the resolution and working together, getting Why? Because, rather than behave like the adult humans God
didn’t include BDS in the title, I wondered to myself, when along, building families, trying created, we resort to infantile behavior: name calling, innuendo
it mentioned BDS more than 10 will it be enough? Will they to stay safe and building a better and unsubstantiated claims. Those of us who are concerned
times. They weren’t trying to fool ever be satisfied? Despite future. How come they can get about climate change could be wrong. But we could be right, in
anyone — except the media that everything, we persevered, as along, but Jews at NYU can’t? which case further dithering will make the world a pretty unsafe
published articles sharing the res- we always do. We went back place for all us. Not nice.
olution’s positive-sounding title, to our Hillel and lit Chanukah Coming back to campus this
while omitting important details. Frank L. Friedman | Philadelphia

Sadly, I’m starting to see this polarization not just on college campuses, Letter Writer Is Half-Right
but in society at large. How can we change this conversation? In his letter reacting to Leon S. Malmud’s op-ed statement that
the U.S. is the first nation in post-biblical history to grant equal
Details like the fact that candles and took pride and year, hearing the various claims citizenship to Jews (“Kvetch ’n’ Kvell,” Nov. 14), Mehmet Fuat Ulus
70-plus Jewish students weren’t comfort in our community — about what’s going on in Israel claims that the Ottoman Turks “not only generated and main-
even allowed to step foot into and turned to writing strongly right now, I would have thought tained a refuge for ... Jews fleeing oppression ... during [the] 14th
the voting room to share their worded op-eds for the New they were talking about a differ- and 15th centuries, but also granted them equal citizenship ...”
voices and that the few students York Times and angry emails ent country. I can’t believe my
eventually let it in got less than to our administration. student government is arguing Ulus is only half-right. Although the Ottoman Empire was
half the amount of speaking over the clauses and language a haven for Jews fleeing from oppression in Western Europe
time as the student senators who In the end, all of this is really of a BDS resolution. It simply during that time period, the Ottomans did not treat them as
wrote the resolution. Did I men- a story about Israel, and about doesn’t understand the reality equal citizens.
tion that those student senators the continuous connection the of what’s actually going on in
rewrote the rules to ensure that Jewish people have with Israel Israel. According to the Encyclopedia Judaica’s entry on the Ottoman
their resolution would pass? even amid such hostility. Empire, Muhammad II, the empire’s sultan from 1451-81, “...
Sadly, I’m starting to see this imposed taxes upon the Jews: bash karaj, an annual poll tax; rab
We were able to make The large number of Jewish polarization not just on col- akcesi, a rabbi tax which permitted them to appoint a rabbi as
enough of a fuss to extend the students who showed up are lege campuses, but in society at leader; and avarid, an extraordinary tax paid in the time of war.”
meeting by more than an hour, just a small fraction of the Jews large. How can we change this The fact that none of these taxes were imposed on the empire’s
but they finally announced the that go to NYU, and that is just conversation? It’s important Muslims who made up the majority of Ottoman Turks clearly
results after counting the votes a small fraction of Jews around to understand history, and we indicates that Jews were discriminated against since they had to
via secret ballot — the first the world who care deeply about must pay attention to and care pay taxes that the majority of Ottoman Turks were exempt from
time the NYU student gov- the right of Israel to exist. about what’s happening today. paying.
ernment ever used a secret It’s important to be able to crit-
ballot because the senators Although many in the Jewish icize Israel when warranted. Ulus paints a rosier picture of the Ottoman Empire than the
were apparently too scared to community disagree about historical record indicates. Consequently, Malmud’s statement
publicly share how they felt Israeli politics, we have stood Advocacy doesn’t mean about the U.S. being the first post-biblical nation to treat Jews
about the issue. together in times of need or unconditional love, but given equally still stands, despite Ulus’ protestations to the contrary. l
when faced with an existential our community’s sense of con-
Fourteen voted against, 14 threat. Most Jews I know — nection, passion for intellectual Jerry Stern | Merion Station
abstained and 33 voted in favor from all political sides — agree thought and powerful history,
of the resolution. This was bet- that Israel has the right to exist. it does mean unconditional STATEMENT FROM THE PUBLISHER
ter than we expected, but there support for our Jewish state. l
was no time to put a positive However, with the NYU We are a diverse community. The views expressed in the signed opinion columns and
spin on things. student government vote and Sylvia Coopersmith is a junior at letters to the editor published in the Jewish Exponent are those of the authors. They
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The Carrot, Not the Stick

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these tasty autumn jewels. lemony variation. with the lemon, parsley and parsley
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storage. curry dinner. Roasting the canola allow the dressing to flavor the ½ teaspoon kosher salt
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They are crunchy, slightly starchy texture that delivers grated ground pepper
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Check any crudité plate — leftovers, cut them up and toss ½ teaspoon salt
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Playing Mahjong With the Granddaughters

ARTS learn to play “the game of our
grandmothers.” When I asked
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why they had decided to come,
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(the millennial version, I am
It was a mahjong set, and sure, of whatever spreads our
she informed me I would be foremothers went with), we
spending that week home began to play.
learning how to play the game The room was divided
of our ancestors. into two games, each with a
seasoned player who showed
It was not a task I was looking the newbies how mahjong’s
forward to. I’m not thrilled in done. My table’s teacher was Some of my tiles during the mahjong game
general at the prospect of learn-
ing the rules to a new game, and at Tribe 12 Photo by Selah Maya Zighelboim
mahjong — as I remembered
from long-ago attempts to learn a 22-year-old dietetic intern
— was confusing. named Rachel Cohen. She
couldn’t quite recall the rst by puzzles and things of that close to 100 years. card that changes every year.
But I ended up enjoying time she had played, but esti- sort,” Cohen said. “I’ve always My Jewish Learning has a Players get new tiles and dis-
it, and made my family play mated that she’d been playing enjoyed it as a pastime. My card old ones by passing to
with me every night for the since she was about 8. For grandma taught my mom, and few theories as to why that other players, drawing from
rest of my visit. It’s a fast-paced everyone else, this was essen- then I joined in pretty soon might be the case. e game the deck or picking up tiles that
game with just the right ratio tially their rst time playing. a er, so it’s also a connection used to be more widespread other players just put down on
of strategy and luck. Cohen said she mostly plays to my grandma since she’s so throughout the U.S., but fell the table.
mahjong with her family. She passionate about it.” out of fashion as the 1920s
Yes, it turns out that I am has sometimes played with My grandma also played came to an end. Yet, somehow, Relatively early on in the
well on my way to becoming women from her family’s syn- mahjong, and my earliest it continued to stay popular game, I lucked out and only
a bubbe. agogue as well and always with mahjong-related memory was in the Jewish community. e needed one more tile to com-
women who are older than her. of her winning money at a connection between mahjong plete my hand. I spent the rest
Despite my newfound love It was nice to experience the JCC tournament. Despite its and Jewish women was so of the game on the edge of
of the game, I didn’t play mah- game with people closer to her Chinese origins, the game has strong, in fact, that a group my seat, crossing my ngers
jong again until earlier this in age, she said. been particularly popular with of them founded the National for my needed eight dot. Alas,
month. On Nov. 5, Tribe 12 “I’ve always been fascinated American Jewish women for Mah Jongg League in 1937. another player beat me to the
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Solomonov Helps Build Israeli Culinary School

FOOD innovation center in the city. From left: Jewish National Fund CEO Russell Robinson, Lior Lev Sercarz and Michael Solomonov are teaming up
JOSEFIN DOLSTEN | JTA e institute and center will to open a culinary school and food technology center in the Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona. Photo by Josefin Dolsten

AWARD-WINNING Phila- cost $29 million to build. “We are seeing a renaissance my home country,” Solomonov chefs will work with the unique
delphia restauranteur Michael e institute will o er a in Israeli food as American said in a statement. “GCI by mix of cultures and cuisines
Solomonov has joined the diners embrace the cultural JNF will be a new type of culi- that can only be found in the
advisory council of an Israeli four-year accredited program, melting pot of cuisines from nary school, where budding north of Israel.” ●
culinary school set to open in and the rst class is expected to
2021. start in the fall of 2021.

Solomonov announced he “I always felt bad that young
was becoming the inaugu- men and women in Israel or
ral member of the school’s the region don’t necessarily
advisory council at a press have where to go to learn about
conference in New York earlier cooking and the culinary stud-
in November alongside Lior ies. ere are a few private
Lev Sercarz, an Israeli chef schools now, which is great,
involved in the project. but not at the scale that I would
want it to be,” Sercarz told the
Both chefs are work- Jewish Telegraphic Agency in
ing with the Jewish National 2017.
Fund to create the Galilee
Culinary Institute at Kibbutz Both chefs were born in Israel
Gonen near Kiryat Shmona but are based in the United
in northern Israel. Solomonov States. Solomonov’s eatery Zahav
is also working with JNF to was named the best in the coun-
build a food and technology try in May by the James Beard
Foundation. Sercarz owns La
Boite, an upscale spice shop in
Manhattan.

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Torah Portion

Fulfilling Our Birthright as Jews CANDLE LIGHTING

Nov. 22 4:22 p.m.
Nov. 29 4:19 p.m.
looks toward the future. For his Abraham will command his And this is high-
BY RABBI DANIEL LEVITT

Parshat Chayei Sarah son, Isaac, to continue the work children and his household after lighted even more clearly in his himself if she would be able
he has begun, Isaac will need him to guard the path of the prayer to God where he asks for to fill Sarah’s shoes. Only then
a wife who will help him raise Lord, to do tzedakah u’mishpat, assistance in finding the right would he be consoled for the
PICTURE THIS: You work a family that will continue to charity and justice.” In God’s woman. In his prayer he asks loss of his mother.
for an incredibly influential, spread Abraham’s vision. own words Abraham’s greatness God for a sign that he would This story of why Rebecca
powerful and famous family. He was looking for nothing was not only that he recognized know he found the right woman was a worthy choice to be one of
Your boss has met with world less than a person who would lead the path of the Lord, but that he when he saw her. She would offer the Jewish matriarchs empha-
leaders, defied emperors and the second generation of Jews. and Sarah were raising a family to give him a drink, and then sizes to us what being a Jew
defeated military superpowers. Without specific instructions to follow this path of the Lord give water to his camels as well. is about. Rebecca exemplified
All of this is nothing compared from Abraham of what to look for and they taught their children to The sign he needed was the character of Jews as first
to what he is most famous for. in this woman, his choice in a wife teach it to their children, and so for a woman who had a car- modeled by Abraham. She was
The world knows him as for Isaac will teach us an import- on, even until today. ing and compassionate nature, kind, caring and generous, just
a man with a vision that is ant lesson about being a Jew. What is this path of the so caring and compassionate as Abraham and Sarah were.
changing the world and will As the main disciple of Lord? It is to do tzedakah and that it extended to all living The lesson for us to learn from
continue to change the world Abraham and Sarah, and their mishpat, literally translated things including his camels. this is that we Jews, as children
long after he is gone. The vision most trusted servant, he observed as charity and justice. We can Immediately, upon finishing of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac and
he is working toward is of a them day in and day out. Through understand this to mean a his prayer, Rebecca arrives at Rebecca, must be people whose
unified moral world. He has a this, he developed his understand- life dedicated to doing right the well and does exactly what very essence is that of the kind-
son who will continue his work ing of what it means to be a Jew to your fellow man, looking he prayed for. This was his sign ness and commitment to justice
after him, and he sends you on from Abraham and Sarah them- out for others, helping those from God. that they embodied. We must do
a mission to find a woman who selves. He would draw from this in need, treating all people The Torah tells us that after acts of lovingkindness, we must
will help his son do this. experience to set the standards of kindly, and with respect. meeting Rebecca, Isaac brings be people who treat others fairly,
This is the situation that what he needed to look for, and The mission to find a woman her into his mother’s tent, and and give generously.
Abraham’s servant finds him- we can view these standards for who already embodied these val- only after bringing her into his When we can accomplish
self in, in this week’s Torah ourselves as a concise model of ues is hinted at in the text as mother’s tent is he consoled this in our personal lives as a
portion. After burying his wife, what it means to be a Jew. Abraham’s servant departed on for the loss of his mother. Why mission in life, we are fulfilling
the Torah says, “Abraham was Abraham was not the first his journey. The Torah says that does that have anything to do our birthright as Jews. l
old, advanced in years, and God person to recognize that there he took 10 camels, went on his with Isaac being consoled for
blessed him in everything.” was one God, before him was way, “and all the goodness of his the loss of his mother?
Rabbi Daniel Levitt is the executive

This is an image of man who, Adam, Noah and the less- master was with him.” Meaning, It’s because he knew he director of Temple University Hillel:
after the loss of his beloved wife er-known figure of Malkizedek. his entire journey was framed needed a woman who could fill The Rosen Center. The Board of
Sarah, reflects on his life. What made Abraham great by the fact that he was looking the role for him as his mother Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia is
Rabbi Samson Raphael was that his recognition of a for someone of the same moral Sarah did for Abraham. Their proud to provide the Torah com-
Hirsch explains that when the one God translated into a way stock, and good nature as his servant’s description of the mentary for the Jewish Exponent.
verse says, “God blessed him in of life that he taught to others. master. A woman who would miraculous circumstances
everything,” it means that God We see this in last week’s be an equal partner in continu- surrounding his meeting of
has blessed him in everything Torah portion, chapter 18 verse ing to spread the message of Rebecca was not enough for
he was meant to do, and now he 19. God says, “I know that Abraham and Sarah. Isaac. He needed to see for

Cyber no major deals were signed. and even commerce itself. was surplus on the Israeli side. Since Bird’s creation, there
“These conferences, these are “The bonds between Israeli Elroy was impressed by have been more than 930 proj-
Continued from Page 4 ects and more than $330 million
like first dates ... and you don’t and U.S. partners are very the presentation delivered by approved; it’s claimed that the
And time is money, which sign deals on first dates,” said strong in additional contexts,” Pennsylvania Chief Information cumulative turnover from
means American companies Inon Elroy, who heads the Israeli he said. “Of the 330-plus global Officer John MacMillan. all projects has reached $8-10
partnering with Israeli firms Economic and Trade Office in offices of companies in Israel, billion.
for this type of work are seeing New York. “(This conference) about 60-70% of them are “We were very happy to
profits, but the good fortune is was mostly the beginning of American, and you’ll find that get details from the com- “That’s quite amazing, if
going both ways, Nohi said. discussions for many of the most of the funding that devel- monwealth executives during you ask me,” Elroy said.
companies. But these (kinds of ops Israeli tech companies this conference, and it was
“Any joint venture that helps conferences) are important both comes from American sources. also interesting to hear how Both he and Nohi pointed
Israeli companies to provide for business but also socially, to many projects there have been out that while Israel does receive
more profitable and more com- strengthen the relationships.” “But it’s not David and through the Bird Foundation.” attention for its strength in tech-
petitive services for their clients, Goliath,” he added. nology and cyberinnovation,
both here and worldwide, defi- For Elroy, the strong con- The Bird Foundation is a the strength of U.S.-Israeli com-
nitely increases their revenue, nection between Israel and the Most years, American invest- fund initiated between the U.S. mercial relationships is strong
too,” Nohi said. “And it creates U.S. in the cybersecurity con- ment in Israeli companies government and Israel 44 years across industries. l
more jobs here and there.” text is not surprising; it’s part of outpaces Israeli investment in ago, which provides condi-
a much larger relationship that American counterparts by 70-30, tional loans for research and [email protected];
As for this week’s conference, transcends commercial sectors but sometimes it’s 60-40 and, in a development projects between 215-8320737
one particular recent year, there U.S. and Israeli companies.

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explore different Jewish historical FRIDAY, NOV. 22

THURSDAY, NOV. 21 periods and themes in the Biblical

period and the Rabbinic period. Art Therapy.

Book Discussion Group. The program is free and open to Individual art therapy program that

The Book Discussion Group with Rita and MaryAnn, anyone. People may attend any or approaches the cognitive, emotional

a joint venture program by Northeast NORC and the all sessions. For more information and family level. The Social-Coping

Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, will meet at noon. and to RSVP, call the AJ office at Program for the treatment of high-

This month’s selection features two loner detectives — 215-635-6611 or email AJAdultEd@ functioning autism, ADHD and

retired detective Harry Bosch and LAPD Detective Renee gmail.com. 7763 Old York Road, learning differences offers social skills

Ballard — who find each other in Michael Connelly’s new Elkins Park. groups for the following age groups:

book “Sacred Night: A Ballard and Bosch Thriller.” A $2 6-8, 9-11, 12-14 and 15-18 year-olds.

donation is required. Light refreshments will be served. Call Evil Eye Lecture For an assessment and to sign up

215-677-1600 for more details. Transportation is available The Hilltoppers of Temple Sholom in for a time slot with Isabelle Hsu,

through Northeast NORC at 215-320-0351. 9768 Verree Road, Broomall will host Lena Romanoff, call 610-649-1080, ext. 5. Noon.

Philadelphia. the author of “Your People, My The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky

People: Finding Fulfillment and Enrichment Center of JFCS.

Acceptance as a Jew by Choice.” 345 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd.

This is a book for interfaith and

conversionary couples. Through Active Adult Friday.

her sessions and discussions A full day of activities for active

with couples, conversations of adults. Coffee, tea and munchies while

superstitions, specifically the Evil you schmooze with friends at 8:30

THURSDAY, NOV. 21 Torah Study. more information and to RSVP. Eye, would arise, which led to her a.m., chair exercise or current events

Mommy & Me. Midday Torah study with Rabbi Eric 9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia. research on the topic. Come learn at 9:30 a.m., Kabbalat Shabbat service
Sherrie Turetsky, director of the School
of Early Learning at Old York Road Lazar at noon. All are welcome. about the superstition of the at 10:30 a.m., hot kosher lunch at
Temple-Beth Am, will lead a weekly
one-hour “Mommy & Me” class at 9:30 Temple Brith Achim. 481 S. Gulph Adult Education. Evil Eye and what it all means. 11:30 a.m. and a screening of the film
a.m. For more information, call 215-886-
8000. 971 Old York Road, Abington. Road, King of Prussia. Congregation Adath Jeshurun’s Rav 7:30 p.m. 55 N. Church Lane,

Torah Study. Shai Cherry from 7:30-9 p.m. will Broomall. See Calendar, Page 26
Study of commentaries found in
the Hertz Chumash, the Etz Hayim Thanksgiving Luncheon.
Chumash and the commentaries of
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of the Bible. Lead by Rabbi Ira Flax. feature the launch of the “Community
10 a.m. Har Zion Temple. 1500 Hagys
Ford Road, Penn Valley. of Conscience,” a group of ethnic and GERSHMAN
religious leaders working together on JPEHWILIASHDELPHIA
Exploring ‘Hamilton.’ shared interests and whose values FILM
The Broadway show “Hamilton” represent the American Jewish FESTIVAL
made history by mixing hip-hop Committee’s commitment to diversity.
with musical theater. This six-week $15 includes luncheon and a reader for
course will explore popular music and use at a Thanksgiving table. Advance
Broadway, the work of Lin-Manuel registration required at ajcphiladelphia-
Miranda and the real Alexander americastable.eventbrite.com. For more
Hamilton. For more information,
call 267-984-0722. 10 a.m. Shir Ami. information, contact Hilary Levine at
101 Richboro Road, Newtown.
[email protected] or 215-665-2300. 1500 DONÕT MISS CLOSING NIGHT!
Pain Management. Market St., 38th Floor, Philadelphia.
Experts in yoga, meditation, acupuncture
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presentations at KleinLife: Montgomery Canasta walk-in friendly game. 1-3
County over lunch and have tables p.m. Social hall at Ohev Shalom of Saturday, November 23 | 7:30 PM
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Presented by the Montgomery County $2. To register, call 215-968-6755. 944 with Special Guest Sam Adams,
Office of Senior Services. 11:30 a.m. Editor of Slate
7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Second Street Pike, Richboro.

Hoagie and Show Night. Celebrating our 39th season of
The Men’s Club of Congregations outstanding Jewish cinema with
of Shaare Shamayim is hosting a 33 films from 11 countries across
hoagie and show night at 6 p.m. The the globe!
cost is $18 per person, which includes Menkin
either a tuna or turkey hoagie with
all the trimmings and interactive TICKETS & INFO AT PJFF.ORG
DJ entertainment for the evening
provided by Michael Lazar. Contact
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Continued from Page 25 Torah, Bagels and Coffee. Coffee and Conversation.
Begin Shabbat morning at Old After morning minyan, enjoy coffee and an open forum for learning at 8 a.m. Rabbi Andrew Markowitz will
“Remembering Anne Frank 90 York Road Temple-Beth Am with teach and answer your Jewish questions. Adath Israel. 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station.
Years Later” on DVD at 12:15 p.m. a discussion of the weekly portion
RSVP by phone at 215-832-0539. including bagels and coffee at 9 for residents in Project HOME!’s one-day refresher course from 10:30 the Army counter-intelligence corps.
KleinLife: Center City. a.m. followed by a peer-led Shabbat housing program and JFCS clients a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sign up for this $10. 10:30 a.m. Reform Congregation
2100 Arch St., Philadelphia. service at 10:15 a.m. Casual dress is who are homebound older adults refresher course if you have taken Keneseth Israel. 8339 Old York Road,
appropriate and everyone is welcome. and individuals struggling with the two-day driver safety course in Elkins Park.
Breakfast and Parshah. For more information, call 215-886- food insecurity. All ages welcome. the last three years. There are no
Explore the weekly Torah portion over 8000. 971 Old York Road, Abington. Volunteers can sign up for specific tests to pass and most insurance Talmud Study.
a breakfast of bagels, lox and coffee. time slots when registering. RSVP in companies provide a discount for This class asks the overarching
Gain insights into personal growth, Havdallah Film Café. advance for specific cooking shifts at completing the course. The cost is question: What is the Talmud trying
ethics and spirituality in an interactive A Havdallah service will be performed thanksgiving.jfcsphilly.volunteerhub. $15 for AARP members; $20 for non- to tell us about shame/shaming?
class taught by Rabbi Alexander at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. com/ or call 267-256-2018. 12:30 AARP members. Bring a snack as 11:45 a.m. Har Zion Temple. 1500
Coleman. All are welcome. For more and a film screening at 7:30 p.m. p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Barbara and there will be a short lunch break. Make Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley.
information, call 215-782-8878. 9 a.m. Discussion to follow. Tickets are $20, Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center checks payable to AARP and forward
Young Israel of Elkins Park. 7715 or a full-season subscription (four of JFCS. 345 Montgomery Ave., to the CSS office. For more details, Jewish Philosophy.
Montgomery Ave., Elkins Park. evenings) for $60. Adath Israel. Bala Cynwyd. call 215-677-1600. 9768 Verree Road, Study Jewish philosophy with a group
250 N. Highland Ave., Bala Cynwyd. Philadelphia. of learners who will read and discuss
Woman of the Year. HaMotzi Community Dinner. articles on topics of philosophy. This
The Sisterhood of Reform Congregation House of Beth El. HaMotzi community dinner at Reform President Lincoln’s Assassins. year the focus will be on Zionism,
Beth Or will honor Vice President Ellen An evening of music, dancing, drinks Congregation Kenseth Israel. To fight John Higgins will speak about those messianism and Jewish radicalism.
Mirbach as its 2019-2020 Woman of the and more featuring Hazzan Alisa food insecurity, the meal will be free. who assassinated President Abraham 1 p.m. Har Zion Temple.
Year during a 6 p.m. dinner program. Pomerantz-Boro and company. 5 p.m. 8339 Old York Road, Lincoln, those who should have been 1500 Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley.
This tribute is open to the community 7:30 p.m. Congregation Beth El. Elkins Park. executed and those who were never
with a service to follow. The cost is 8000 Main St., Voorhees, indicted for the murder. Higgins Mahjong.
$36 per Beth Or congregant and $40 New Jersey. MONDAY, NOV. 25 was employed by the Department Sisterhood of Melrose B’nai Israel
per person for nonmembers. Dessert of Veterans Affairs for 35 years Emanu-El hosts a weekly mahjong
reception to follow services. For more SUNDAY, NOV. 24 AARP Driver Refresher. as a disability ratings specialist. game. Open to the entire kehillah.
information, call 215-646-5806. 239 The Congregations of Shaare His military career included an No charge for MBIEE sisterhood
Welsh Road, Maple Glen. Reintroduction to Judaism. Shamayim is hosting an AARP Drivers assignment as a special agent with members. A one-time charge of $36
Rabbi Jason Bonder at Congregation
Shabbat Evening Service. Beth Or leads a six-session mini-
Shabbat evening service with course appropriate for all who want
Moroccan and Sephardi music. to learn about Judaism, and more
Reform Congregation Keneseth specifically geared towards those
Israel. 8 p.m. 8339 Old York Road, who need a refresher. The class will
Elkins Park. cover history, theology, holidays and
how to teach this to others such as
NAME: BOGOT kids, friends, etc. Contact Bonder at
BOOK; WIDTH: 1.75 [email protected] or 215-646-5806
IN; DEPTH: 3.62 with any questions. 9:15 a.m.
IN; COLOR: BLACK 239 Welsh Road, Maple Glen.
PLUS ONE; AD
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Reform Congregation Kenseth
is mindfulness reader helps Israel’s Men’s Club will host a deli
Jew and Gentile alike to understand luncheon at 11 a.m. Live music
provided by singer-songwriter
Jewish identity as both personal and pianist Brooke DiCaro. See
and universal BrookeDiCaro.com for more
information. $21 per person.
Available as paperback and eBook Email David Pinsky at dspinsky@
from Amazon and aol.com or call Naomi in the KI office
at 215-887-8700 to RSVP.
www.BarnesandNoble.com 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park.

Thanksgiving Volunteering.
JFCS is partnering with Project
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includes membership to the MBIEE Rabbi Seth Frisch. All are welcome. style from love ballads to holiday DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES
Sisterhood. Contact 215-635-1505 Noon. Congregation Adath thematic songs to patriotic tunes
or [email protected] for more Jeshurun library. 7763 Old York to comic pieces. 11 a.m. KleinLife: BARSKY BEAN
information. 7 p.m. 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Montgomery County. 7763 Old York
Road, Elkins Park. Road, Elkins Park. Robert “Bob” Barsky, of Philadelphia, PA, age On November 9, 2019; of Phila.; beloved hus-
Mahjong. 87, passed away peacefully on November 7, band of the late Fahnya (nee Schorr); loving
Jewish Learning Institute. This mahjong group meets at 1 p.m. Lunch and Learn. 2019. Family was first and foremost in his life father of Henry Bean (Leora Barish), George
Mined from the teachings of Torah in the Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel Discussion of the parshah of the and he truly treasured their remarkable close- Bean (Jane Riskin Bean) and Donald Bean,
and contemporary psychology, synagogue chapel, to play the game, week. This session will be led by ness. He often described himself as one with Jr. (Fionnuala Quinn); devoted brother of
this six-week course takes a fresh have fun and raise money for tikkun Rabbi Gary Charlestein. All are his beloved wife, the late Harriet (Spector) Gloria Buckberg; also survived by 7 cher-
approach to the battle against bad olam. Have you heard of mahjong and welcome. 12:30 p.m. 1710 Romano Barsky. He was the loving father, role model, ished grandchildren and one adored great-
feelings, providing realistic spiritual want to learn to play? Are you new in Drive, Norristown. inspiration, and guide to his devoted and sur- granddaughter. In lieu of flowers, contribu-
mechanisms for remaining upbeat no town looking for the game? Have you viving sons, Noah and Joshua. During their tions in his memory may be made to a char-
matter what life brings. The instructor lived in town and want a new group to Bereavement Group. lives, he was a loyal and loving son to Isaac ity of the donor's choice.
will be Rabbi Yochonon Goldman. play with? The group is always looking For the post-bereaved, held at and Minnie Barsky, brother to sisters Edith
$99 (includes textbook). For more for new players. A $4 donation is Northeast NORC, from 1-2:30 p.m. (Irv) Weisberg, Mollie “Mickie” Luber, and JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
information, visit myjli.com. 7 p.m. asked per session. 300 S. 18th St., Free. Email rivkapowers@gmail. Sophie (Albert) Pollack, and son in-law to
B’nai Abraham Chabad. 527 Lombard Philadelphia. com or call 215-320-0351 to register. Clayre and Samuel Spector. Niece Shelia BITMAN
St., Philadelphia. 8546B Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia. (George) Bellwoar and extended family also
Suicide Alertness Class. survive him. Bob will long be remembered Doris Bitman (nee Greenberg) 11, 2019; of
TUESDAY, NOV. 26 SafeTALK is a two-hour suicide Hoarding Workshop. not only for the blessing of his many years, Plymouth Meeting, PA; beloved wife of
alertness training that equips JFCS is hosting a support group and but the remarkable quality and dignity of his Aaron; loving mother of John Bitman (Amy
Thanksgiving Luncheon. participants with the tools to help workshop based on the book “Buried life. During his life and upon his passing, Klein) and the late David Bitman; devoted sis-
A full day of activities for active in times of crisis. $18 per person. in Treasures: Help for Compulsive family, friends, and acquaintances quickly de- ter of Joan Askinasi. In lieu of flowers, contri-
adults. Coffee, tea and munchies Register at gesherproject.com/ Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding” scribed him as an incredibly likeable man of butions in her memory may be made to the
while you schmooze with friends at safetalk/safetalk-philadelphia/. For by David F. Tolin, Gail Steketee and great kindness and respectfulness, with a David Bitman Endowed Scholarship Fund C/O
8:30 a.m., chair exercise or current more information, call 610-896-7770. Randy O. Frost. Attendees will take gentle and calm demeanor, notably backed Temple University in Phila., PA.
events at 9:30 a.m., Kabbalat Shabbat 6 p.m. Kaiserman JCC. 45 Haverford a journey together and learn the by inner strength. Holidays and good news
service at 10:30 a.m., hot kosher Road, Wynnewood. tools to address the behaviors that were embraced with great joy and life’s chal- JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a multimedia impact your daily functions. Every lenges were faced with courage, poise, re-
presentation and live performance WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27 participant will receive a copy of the solve, and grace. Throughout his life, a deep CARTER
by Steve Pollack on the life and book. To RSVP, call 1-866-532-7669. love for Judaism and Israel was constant and
music of Tony Bennett at 12:15 p.m. Parshat Hashavua. 4:30 p.m. The Barbara and Harvey he was an active longtime congregant of Thelma “Dovie” Carter, on November 11,
RSVP by phone at 215-832-0539. In this class for those between the Brodsky Enrichment Center of Shaare Shamayim. Most of all, he appreci- 2019. Beloved wife of the late Louis J. Carter.
KleinLife: Center City. 2100 Arch St., ages of 45ish and 65ish, Rabbi Shawn JFCS. 345 Montgomery Ave., Bala ated the many blessings of life each day and Devoted mother of Steven L. Carter (Laurie)
Philadelphia. SimonHazani will focus on topics that Cynwyd. in all circumstances, and thanked G-d for life, and Audrey Carter Bredhoff (Robert). Loving
are relevant today, such as dealing health, and sustenance. For most of his life, grandmother of Emily Bess Carter, Michael
Farmers Market. with aging parents, the loss of your THURSDAY, NOV. 28 his residence was in the City of Philadelphia, Jake Bredhoff and Airman Alexander Shuster.
Buy and enjoy fresh and local parents, family illness and their graduating from West Philadelphia High Contributions in her memory may be made to
produce from our own hoop health, adult children and dating. Torah Study. School in January 1950. Professionally, he Jewish Family and Children’s Service or the
houses and gardens (some produce Learn what the Torah teaches about Study of commentaries found in worked as design engineer and quality man- Jewish National Fund.
purchased wholesale for supply). people’s responsibilities in these the Hertz Chumash, the Etz Hayim ager in the telemetry industry. He was proud
Accepting cash, SNAP/EBT Access areas. 11 a.m. Har Zion Temple. Chumash and the commentaries of and honored to be the first employee of the GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
Card, Philly Food Bucks and FMNP 1500 Hagys Ford Road, Penn modern biblical scholars to deepen Microcom Company of Warminster, PA, RAPHAEL-SACKS
vouchers. All proceeds are donated Valley. our understanding of the first book where he worked for three decades until his
to Cook For A Friend program. For of the Bible. Lead by Rabbi Ira Flax. retirement in 1996. He was grateful to have CLAIR
more information, call John Eskate Siddur Study. 10 a.m. Har Zion Temple. 1500 Hagys attended a company reunion in October,
at 215-698-7300, ext. 196. Noon A study with Sara H. Cohen of Ford Road, Penn Valley. where he shared his love for his fellow em- Marc Dennis Clair, November 8, 2019. He
to 2:30 p.m. KleinLife: Northeast Shabbat liturgy. By “unpacking” ployees, many of whom admired Bob as a was an architect and resided in Elkins Park,
Philadelphia. 10100 Jamison Ave., the many layers of meaning and Torah Study. mentor and trusted friend. In his leisure time, PA. Husband of Flora Klein Clair (nee Brand-
Philadelphia. commentary, Cohen hopes to gain a Midday Torah study with Rabbi Eric he had many and quite varied interests. He spiegel); father of Adam Clair, Eric Clair and
deeper understanding of prayers and Lazar at noon. All are welcome. enjoyed history and was very patriotic to the Leah Clair: son of Blanche and the late Mar-
Lunch and Learn. an appreciation for language, ideas Temple Brith Achim. 481 S. Gulph United States, with great respect for the milit- tin Clair; brother of Bob (Janette) Clair; step-
Discussion of the parshah of the week. and values. For more information, Road, King of Prussia. ary and first responders. He admired and en- father of Jordan Klein and Haley Klein; uncle
This session will be led by Rabbi call 610-667-5000. 11 a.m. Har Zion joyed nature, particularly the night skies, the of Alex Clair. Contributions in his memory
David Ackerman. All are welcome. Temple. 1500 Hagys Ford Road, Canasta Open Play. changing seasons, animal life, the majestic may be made to Fels Early Learning Center
Noon. 1801 Market St., 17th Floor, Penn Valley. Canasta walk-in friendly game. canyons of the Southwest, and the house https://felskids.org/
Philadelphia. 1-3 p.m. Social hall at Ohev Shalom plants to which he tended. Classical music
Barbershop Chorus Concert. of Bucks County. Weekly open play filled the background of home and the car GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
Lunch and Learn. This group performs throughout for $2. To register, call 215-968- and he could astonishingly identify works of RAPHAEL-SACKS
Discussion of the parshah of the the community featuring a cappella 6755. 944 Second Street Pike, music and their composers in seconds.
week. This session will be led by harmonies, sung in the barbershop Richboro. l Wordworking was both a hobby and talent, COOPER
and his gifted ability, hard work, and crafts-
manship filled the family home with beautiful November 7, 2019 Eileen (nee Lipman) of
cabinets, shelves, tables, and other pieces. Philadelphia PA. Beloved wife of the late Jack
He enjoyed classic films and was an avid Cooper; loving mother of Burt, Glenn
reader with a personal library filled with (Sheryl), and Richard Cooper; cherished
volumes of books on many topics. He will be grandmother to Jason and Adam Cooper. In
remembered fondly as a good man by those lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory
who he had even occasional interaction, such may be made to Sloan-Kettering Cancer Cen-
as medical staff, employees at his favorite ter. givingmskcc.org
stores, neighbors, and fellow synagogue con-
gregants. In just a bit more than the final year JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
of his life, he quickly became an adored res-
ident of the wonderful Paul’s Run senior DeCOVNY
community in Northeast Philadelphia, well
known to residents, employees, and visitors Elaine DeCovny (nee Levin), November 13,
for his friendliness, pleasant kindness, gratit- 2019. Beloved wife of the late Sidney; loving
ude, and graceful dignity. Known lovingly as mother of Rochelle Millhiser (Tom), Meryl
Bob, Bobby, Mr. Barsky, or Dad, he will be Wexler (Paul), Sherree DeCovny (Ken Cottrill)
deeply missed and long remembered for a and Holly DeCovny (Tim Fuhr); devoted sis-
full life well lived. Contributions may be made ter of Stanley Levin (Sandy); also survived by
in his memory to a charity established in his 7 cherished grandchildren. Contributions in
beloved wife Harriet’s memory, The 323 her memory may be made to ORT America
Fund, c/o CCCF, 28 West Market Street, The ortamerica.org or St. Jude Children's Re-
Lincoln Building, West Chester, PA 19382. search Hospital stjude.org

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UNNEEDED CHARGES GEST GROSS

At Monte ore Cemetery, It is with great sadness that Jeanne Gest Lorraine (nee Shapiro). November 8, 2019.
we follow Torah law by not requiring passed away on November 11, 2019, at the Devoted wife of the late S. William Gross.
age of 94. She was a loving and devoted wife Loving mother of Barry Gross (Joanne
concrete vaults or liners. * to her husband, Bernie to whom she was Green), Susan Weiss (Alan), and the late
married for 73 years. She was very devoted Benjamin Gross. Beloved grandmother of
Unlike many cemeteries, to her children, Michael, Howard, Steven, Daniel (Sara Leshen) and David Gross and
Monte ore does not require the use of Eileen, and Robert, her grandchildren, Laura and Brian Weiss. Funeral services were
Joshua, Aaron, Margaret, Juliette, David, held on Monday Nov. 11th at Cong. Ohev Sha-
concrete vaults, which separate the Elizabeth, Jonathan, and Jason, and great lom, 2 Chester Pike, Wallingford, PA. Int. Mt.
deceased from the earth. grandchildren, Hannah and Katie. She is sur- Sharon Cem., Springfield, PA. Contributions
vived by her sister, Lois Fox and immediate in her memory may be made to Congrega-
Let Montefiore Cemetery help you protect your loved family. She graduated from Temple Uni- tion Ohev Shalom Wallingford, Congregation
ones from overwhelming decisions and expenses. versity and University of Pennsylvania. Beth Israel of Media, Media Youth Center, or
Jeanne was a dedicated social worker for the Riddle Memorial Hospital. www.goldsteinsfu-
And, as always, 0% Interest on all pre-arrangements. City of Philadelphia, Child Welfare depart- neral.com
ment. Because of her concern for all of her
ONTEFIORE CEMETERY COMPANY clients, she supervised the most difficult GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
cases. She acted as the guardian for her RAPHAEL-SACKS
Serving the Jewish Community…Preserving Our Tradition caseload and made sure the children had ad-
equate clothes and school supplies. Jeanne GROSS
600 Church Road • Jenkintown, PA 19046 • 215-663-1250 was the president of many organizations in-
cluding Golda Meir Hadassah. She was de- Ruth Gross (nee Sternberg), November 10,
www.montefiore.us voted to many Jewish causes and the State of 2019; of Wyncote, PA; beloved wife of the
Israel. She lived fully to the last day of her life late Richard; loving mother of Susan Rud-
*Per Maurice Lamm, noted author, teacher and scholar, z”l, “The Torah at the celebration of her grandson’s wedding. man (Gilbert), Eileen Fuld (Garry), Andrew
absolutely and unquali edly insists on the natural decomposition of the She loved the shore and having her family Gross, Barbara Braverman (Alan), Jennifer
remains…No arti ciality, no slowing or hurrying of this process is permitted. come to visit. She will be greatly missed by Alvarez (Benjamin) and Michael Gross
The world goes on in its own pace. Those who die must follow the law of nature the people and organizations with which she (Leslie); also survived by 13 cherished
and the world…it is preferable not to use the vault. Clearly, the concrete vault interacted during her lifetime. Charitable con- grandchildren and 6 adored great-grandchil-
is not in the spirit of the tradition, and should be avoided… ” tributions can be made to Golda Meir Ha- dren. Contributions in her memory may be
dassah of Margate, NJ. made to Abington Hospice at Warminster,
225 Newtown Road, Warminster, PA 18974
ROTH-GOLDSTEINS' MEMORIAL CHAPEL (www.abingtonhealth.org).

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Roslyn Goldenberg (nee Stern). November HELLER
10, 2019 of Plymouth Meeting, Pa, formerly
of Broomall, Pa. Beloved wife of the late Jack. On November 9, 2019, Roslyn Heller, resided
Devoted mother of Michael (Lisa) Golden- in Sherman Oaks, CA. The former Roslyn
berg and Mitchell (Jane Feldgus) Goldenberg. Miller, wife of the late Irwin Heller; mother of
Proud grandmother of Lauren (William) New- Michele (Patrick) Thibiant and the late Steph-
ton, Jaclyn Goldenberg, Benjamin Golden- en Gary Miller; grandmother of Robert Thibi-
berg and Kate Goldenberg. Contributions in ant and Alex Thibiant. Contributions in her
her memory may be made to the Jack memory may be made to any charity that be-
Goldenberg Young Leadership Fund at Jew- nefits Jewish causes.
ish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
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HOFFMAN

John Hoffman, on November 14,2019. Be-
loved husband of Sandra (nee Schmeir); De-
voted father of Karen (Steven) Tepper and
Shari (Eric) Vikmanis; Loving step-father of
Kim Schwartz and Brandt (Kira) Wolf; Broth-
er of Theodore (Sheila) Hoffman; Doting
grandfather of Tyler, Jacob, Zoe, Molly and
Alexander. Contributions is his memory may
be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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GOODMAN KESSLER

Joyce Goodman, (Nee Challen), November Howard J. Kessler, November 12, 2019. De-
11, 2019. Beloved wife for 72 years, of voted husband of 60 years to Bernice (nee
Samuel M. Goodman. Devoted mother of Freedman). Loving father of Andrew Kessler
Linda Rozanski (Lawrence), Joanne Cohen and Rochelle Putterman. Dear brother of Ed-
(Jerry), Marjorie Berger (Neil), Carole Cramer ward Kessler (Myrna). Beloved Poppop of
(Sean). Loving grandmother of Amanda Van Kendal and Jolie Kessler and Matthew and
Blerkom (Lee), Richard Berger (Selin), Miriam Putterman. Dr. Kessler was a kind
Lauren Ruderfer (Stuart), Jennifer Yedid and gentle man who cared for people, wheth-
(David), Paige Rozanski, and Challen Gross- er they were a family member, friend, or pa-
man (David). Joyce is also survived by eight tient. He survived a teenage illness and des-
great grandchildren. Services were private. In pite being disabled, he created an optometric
lieu of flowers, contributions to her memory practice of 50 years. He was a graduate of the
may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Dr.
www.alz.org or a charity of the donor's Kessler loved dogs, family, travel, invest-
choice. ments, automobiles, and 26 magical sum-
mers at the Jersey Shore from the birth to
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS the college ages of his grandchildren. Funer-
al Services were held November 17th 2019.
A Community Remembers Contributions in his memory may be made to
Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Philabundance, www.philabundance.org, or a
Death Notices are available online. charity of the donor’s choice.

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Richard D. Klafter, on November 11, 2019. James “Jimmy” Pezola, age 71, of Fort
Beloved husband of Marcia (nee Balaban); Washington, on November 7, 2019. Incred-
Loving father of Leslie and Melissa (Ron ibly beloved and cherished husband of Judi
Everest); Dear Brother-in-law of Stephen Starr Pezola (née Abrams) for 48 years; de-
(Stephanie) Balaban; Adoring grandfather of voted father of Cari-Joy (Corky) Brown,
Ashley (Adam). Contributions in his memory Cortni-Starr Pezola, and the late Carli Starr
can be made to Philabundance, www.phil- Pezola; loving grandfather “Poppy” of Zinnia
abundance.org or a charity of the donor's and Jackson, step-grandfather to Ethan and
choice. Mikaela; adored son-in-law of Carlyn Abrams,
brother of Vicki and Don, brother-in-law of
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S Ginger and David Lane, and daddy to many
RAPHAEL-SACKS happy cats. Also survived by 5 nieces and
nepthews. Proud Captain / US Army Veteran
KOZAK and valued Senior Account Manager at In-
ncom/Honeywell Inc., Soccer coach, dear
Loretta Kozak (née Borden) passed away friend, YTSC theater business manager, and
peacefully after a short illness on Nov. 11, inspirational hero to all who knew him. Con-
2019. Loretta was a loving and revered mat- tributions in Jimmy’s memory may be made
riarch of her family and will be sorely missed to Young Starrs Theater Company (YSTC),
by her family and friends. She is survived by 318 Butler Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002.
her sister Judi Weaver (Don), 2 sons, Alan & www.levinefuneral.com
David, her daughters-in-law Harriet, Jan &
Laurie, her 7 grandchildren, Evin (Brett), An- JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
drea (Adam), Alex, James, Justin (Tiffany),
Jared, Tom, 2 great-grandchildren, Brooks & PULLMAN WEISS
Henry and many nieces and nephews. Lor-
etta was pre-deceased by her husband Mor- Susan Pullman Weiss z"l
ris, son Jeffrey, her parents Rachel & Her- Sara Rachel bat Avraham Ha'Kohen
man, her sister Sondra and her brother Harry It is with deep sadness that we announce the
(Marcella). Contributions in her memory may death of long-time TBI congregant Susan
be made to the Leukemia Society of America, Pullman Weiss, wife of Fred Weiss, former
or any Israel-related charity, or a charity of wife of S Frederick Pullman z"l, mother of
the donor’s choice. Brandon (Amy), Orion (Katie), Maresa, Dara,
Gila Halleli Weiss, Meredith Dale Weiss, and
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S Daniel (Nora) Weiss, grandmother of Kalyani,
RAPHAEL-SACKS Luis Daniel, and Issabella, and sister of Beth
(Irv) Povlov, Jacqueline Enright, and Debbie
(Martin) Liberman. As she blessed us in her
life, may her memory continue to be a great
blessing - always.
BOYD-HORROX FUNERAL HOME

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REMEMBERS
Dr. Leslie Gordon Mayer died in her home on Barbara Toby Rubin (nee Bernstein), age 89, SMITH
November 12, 2019 in Gladwyne, PA. She resident of West Palm Beach, Florida and MONTHLY ARCHIVES
was 69. Dr. Mayer was born on September lately of North Wales, PA, passed away on Ruth Smith (nee Swichar), Nov 10, 2019 of OF JEWISH EXPONENT
29, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to Jeanette and November 6, 2019 following a valiant battle Abington, PA. Wife of the late Louis W.
Charles Gordon. She graduated from Skid- against cancer. Barbara was born in Phil- Smith; Sister of Florrie Bernstein, the late DEATH NOTICES
more College with a bachelor’s degree in adelphia, Pa to Isadore and Nettie Bernstein. Lenora Rosen and the late Isadore Swichar; ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE.
education and obtained her PhD in psycho- She was raised in Oak Lane, attended Ger- Daughter of the late Pauline and Harry
logy from the University of Pennsylvania. She mantown High School and Temple University. Swichar; Also survived by many, many nieces www.jewishexponent.com
married David Mayer in 1976 and had two At Temple, she met the love of her life, and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
children, Jason and Emily. Leslie and David Robert and they married on September 9, Services were held. The family respectfully NOVEMBER 21, 2019 29
divorced, and in 1994 she married the late Al- 1951. Barbara enjoyed painting, Mah Jong, request contributions be made to Center for
lan Kalish of Philadelphia. Dr. Mayer worked chocolate, Hadassah, Broadway shows and Literacy, 1420 Pine St. Phila. PA 19102.
as a private practice psychotherapist for 13 most of all, ballroom dancing with her dance
years prior to founding Mayer Leadership partner of 69 years, Robert. Barbara and JOSEPH LEVINE AND SONS
Group, where she delivered one-on-one Robert retired to Florida in 1982 and lived
coaching to senior executives and boards of there happily until returning to North Wales WOLFSON
directors for the balance of her career. Dr. to be with their children during her recent ill-
Mayer was a devoted daughter, sister, moth- ness. Barbara is preceded in death by her Dr. Robert J. Wolfson passed away Novem-
er, grandmother, and friend. She was a pa- parents and brother, William. She is survived ber 8, 2019. Beloved husband of the late
tient and supportive person with a passion by her husband, Robert, son, Gary (Terry), Felyce (nee Diamond). Loving father of
for literacy and music. She played five music- daughter, Mindi (Bob), son, David (Kimberly) Richard (Nancy) Wolfson, and Susan Wolf-
al instruments, wrote original songs, and and daughter, Gwen (Jan). Barbara is also son. Adoring grandfather of Stephanie (Brett)
wrote and put on a musical entitled "Jobbed" survived by 11 loving grandchildren: Josh, Cohen, David Wolfson, and Rachel Wolfson.
about downsizing in the early 2000's U.S. Jessica (Phillip), Ari (Alexandra), Mikayla, Funeral services and interment will be
economy. Inspiring creativity and passion in Stefanie, Eric (Jennifer), Rachel (Ryan), Leah, private. Contributions in his memory may be
others was her life-long goal. Dr. Mayer is Elly, Alexa and Harris and her four great made to The Abramson Cancer Center-Philly
survived by her son and daughter-in-law, grandchildren: Maxwell, Miles, Leila and Wil- Fights Cancer, PO Box 1927, Blue Bell, PA
Jason and Jennifer Mayer; her daughter and low. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the 19422.
son-in-law, Emily Mayer and Cory McCrum- charity of your choice. Condolences and
men; her brother Tod Gordon and wife Ad- memories may be left at www.wrgrantfuner- GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
rienne; her sister Nancy-Beth Sheerr; her alhome.com. RAPHAEL-SACKS
mother Jeanette Gordon; her partner Steph- Wm. ROWEN GRANT FUNERAL HOME, Inc.
en Galanter, and four grandchildren. She is
preceded in death by her father, Charles. In SHANKIN
lieu of flowers, please donate to City Year
Philadelphia, 211 N. 13th Street, Suite 100, Barbara (nee Blumberg), on November 12,
Philadelphia, PA 19107, 2019. Beloved wife of Melvyn Shankin. Lov-
www.cityyear.org/philadelphia, where Dr. ing mother of Avam Shankin (Stefanie) and
Mayer served as a Board Member. Cynthia Shankin (Jessica). Dear sister of Jef-
frey Blumberg (Joan). Loving grandmother of
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S Vincent Zuccarini. Mrs. Shankin was a very
RAPHAEL-SACKS active member of Post 98 -JWV Women’s
Axilllary. Contributions in her memory may
HONOR THE MEMORY be made to the Jewish War Veterans, 1811 R
OF YOUR LOVED ONE... Street NW, Washington, DC 20009.
www.jwv.org
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SITUATION WANTED SITUATION WANTED LEGAL NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES
If you are in need of compassion- PRIVATE FOUNDATION – NOTICE Estate of DONALD LINDSAY; LIND- ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE M. WAT- ESTATE OF ROBERT ERWIN GAT- ESTATE OF THERESA M. HASKINS
Caring & Reliable ate care to assist your loved one IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual SAY, DONALD SON, DECEASED. TUSO a/k/a ROBERT E. GATTUSO, a/k/a THERESA HASKINS, DE-
with nurses aide services, call Report of the Myer H. Goldman Late of Philadelphia, PA Late of Philadelphia ROBERT GATTUSO, DECEASED. CEASED.
Experienced & Trained Mrs. Miller. 215-626-6755 Foundation is available at the prin- LETTERS ADMINISTRATION on the LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the Late of Philadelphia Late of Philadelphia
BONDED & LICENSED cipal office of the Foundation for in- above Estate have been granted to above Estate have been granted to LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on
EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER spection during regular business the undersigned, who request all the undersigned, who request all above Estate have been granted to the above Estate have been gran-
Available 24/7 NURSING ASSISTANT, hours by any citizen who requests persons having claims or demands persons having claims or demands the undersigned, who request all ted to the undersigned, who re-
20 Years Experience same within One Hundred and against the estate of the decedent against the estate of the decedent persons having claims or demands quest all persons having claims or
COMPANION, SEEKING IN-HOME Eighty (180) days after the date of to make known the same and all to make known the same and all against the estate of the decedent demands against the estate of the
Very Affordable POSITION this publication. The Foundation’s persons indebted to the decedent persons indebted to the decedent to make known the same and all decedent to make known the same
215-477-1050 principal office is located at 123 S. to make payment without delay to: to make payment without delay to persons indebted to the decedent and all persons indebted to the de-
10 years experience providing Broad St., Ste. 1835, Phila., PA Velma Daniels 4200 Mitchell St., NANCY KERRIGAN and KATHLEEN to make payment without delay to cedent to make payment without
SENIORS, NEED HELP? non-medical in home care includ- 19109-1008, 215.772.1700, and Apt 3005 Philadelphia, PA 19128. WATSON, EXECUTRICES, c/o Har- KATHLEEN A. LARKIN, EXEC- delay to KIMI M. LOCUST, ADMIN-
ing: Helping seniors with daily the Foundation’s principal man- Administratrix. vey Abramson, Esq., 86 Buck Rd., UTRIX, c/o Harry Metka, Esq., 4802 ISTRATRIX, c/o Marc Vogin, Esq.,
EXPERIENCED COMPANION living activities, Bathing, dressing, ager is Bernice J. Koplin Andrew I. Roseman, Esquire Holland, PA 18966, Neshaminy Blvd., Ste. 9, Bensalem, 1700 Sansom St., 3rd Fl., Phil-
Personal Assistant - cooking, & laundry, running 1528 Walnut St. Or to their Attorney: PA 19020, adelphia, PA 19103,
Licensed driver to as- errands, light housekeeping, PETITION NAME CHANGE Suite 1412 HARVEY ABRAMSON Or to her Attorney: Or to her Attorney:
sist with errands, transportation & more Court of Common Pleas for the Philadelphia, PA 19102 LAW OFFICES OF HARVEY AB- HARRY METKA MARC VOGIN
shopping, appts., read- Contact Abraham 484-844-0151 County of Philadelphia, September ESTATE OF ELIAS JUNIOR RAMSON, P.C. 4802 Neshaminy Blvd., Ste. 9 KLEIN, VOGIN & GOLD
ing, walking, food SEEKING POSITION to care for Term, 2019 No. 004765 NOTICE IS TORRES LEBRON, DECEASED. 86 Buck Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020 1700 Sansom St., 3rd Fl.
prep., socializing and the elderly. 14 yrs exp. and excell HEREBY GIVEN that on September Late of Philadelphia Holland, PA 18966 ESTATE OF RUTH SAKS, DE- Philadelphia, PA 19103
daily activities refs. Call 267-210-0054 16, 2019, the petition of Change of LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on CEASED.
inside/outside of your Name was filed, praying for a de- the above Estate have been gran- ESTATE of LUCIE MAE HAYNIE, Late of Montgomery County ESTATE OF THOMAS WILLIAM
home. Will help you LEGAL NOTICES cree to change name: SOLOMON ted to the undersigned, who re- DECEASED LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the MOORE, JR., DECEASED.
understand your bills, JM DEALER SERVICES, INC. with a JEFFREY KEN. CHIJIOKE-UCHE to quest all persons having claims or Late of Philadelphia above Estate have been granted to Late of Philadelphia
do paperwork.and also commercial registered office pro- JEFFREY SOLOMON KEN. demands against the estate of the LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the the undersigned, who request all LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the
make telephone vider in care of CT Corporation CHIJIOKE-UCHE. The Court has decedent to make known the same above Estate have been granted to persons having claims or demands above Estate have been granted to
calls.for you. Support System in Philadelphia county does fixed November 22, 2019 at 10AM, and all persons indebted to the de- the undersigned, who request all against the estate of the decedent the undersigned, who request all
Services - Refs Call hereby give notice of its intention in Room No. 926, City Hall, Phil- cedent to make payment without persons having claims or demands to make known the same and all persons having claims or demands
Phyllis 215-886-4040 to withdraw from doing business in adelphia, PA for hearing. All per- delay to PETER L. KLENK, ADMIN- against the estate of the decedent persons indebted to the decedent against the estate of the decedent
this Commonwealth. The address sons interested may appear and ISTRATOR, 1701 Walnut St., 6th to make known the same and all to make payment without delay to to make known the same and all
CERTIFIED CAREGIVER w/15 to which any proceeding may be show cause if they have any, why Fl., Philadelphia, PA 19103, persons indebted to the decedent Stephen Saks, EXECUTOR, 266 persons indebted to the decedent
years exp to care for sick or eld- sent is 100 Jim Moran Blvd., Deer- the prayer of the said petitioner Or to his Attorney: to make payment without delay to Center Point Lane, Lansdale, PA to make payment without delay to
erly Have own car. Good refs. field Beach, FL 33442. This shall should not be granted. KELLY BARSE David Neal Rubin, Executor, 2 Penn 19446 THOMAS WILLIAM MOORE, III,
267-236-5664 serve as official notice to creditors THE LAW OFFICES OF PETER L. Center Suite 1030 1500 JFK Bvd, ESTATE OF SELMA LEVIN, DE- EXECUTOR, c/o Lisa M. Nentwig,
and taxing authorities. ESTATE NOTICES KLENK & ASSOCIATES Philadelphia, PA 19102. CEASED. Esq., 1500 Market St., Ste. 3500E,
CERT CNA. NOTICE OF RENEWAL APPLICA- ESTATE OF ALBERT W. GOLD- 1701 Walnut St., 6th Fl. David Neal Rubin, Esq. Late of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA 19102,
TION FOR A PAWNBROKER LI- BERG, DECEASED. Philadelphia, PA 19103 2 Penn Center Suite 1030 LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on Or to his Attorney:
Excellent care. F.T, P/T. Good CENSE Late of Philadelphia ESTATE of HARRY PETER MER- 1500 JFK Bvd. the above Estate have been gran- LISA M. NENTWIG
Refs. Notice is given that Kensington LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the CHANT; MERCHANT, HARRY Philadelphia, PA 19102. ted to the undersigned, who re- DILWORTH PAXSON LLP
Gold and Silver did on November 8, above Estate have been granted to PETER, DECEASED quest all persons having claims or 1500 Market St., Ste. 3500E
Rate Negotiable. 2018 submit to the Common- the undersigned, who request all Late of Philadelphia Estate of Margaret K. Kinsella; Kin- demands against the estate of the Philadelphia, PA 19102
267-884-4499 wealth of Pennsylvania, Depart- persons having claims or demands LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the sella, Margaret K. decedent to make known the same
Certified CNA looking to work ment of Banking, an application for against the estate of the decedent above Estate have been granted to Late of Philadelphia, PA and all persons indebted to the de- CORPORATE NOTICES
with the elderly. Flexible renewal licensure of a pawnbroker to make known the same and all the undersigned, who request all LETTERS ADMINISTRATION on the cedent to make payment without Chiropractic Business Network,
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Philadelphia PA 19134. All inter- LYNNE G. TAYLOR and DAVID N. to make known the same and all persons having claims or demands 6100 City Ave., Ste. 417, Phil- corporation under the provisions of
CAREGIVER Seeks ested persons may file written GOLDBERG, EXECUTORS, c/o Dav- persons indebted to the decedent against the estate of the decedent adelphia, PA 19131, the Pennsylvania Business Corpor-
pos Hrly, 21 yrs exp. comments in favor of or in opposi- id A. Applebaum, Esq., 101 Green- to make payment without delay to to make known the same and all Or to his Attorney: ation Law of 1988. approved
CNA CPR, Alzheimers tion to the application, with the wood Ave., Ste. 500, Jenkintown, Jacqueline Merchant, 432 Lyceum persons indebted to the decedent JEFFREY B. FIRST December 21, 1988, PL. 1444, No.
Cert. Pawnbroker Hearing Officer, PA 19046, Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19128, Exec- to make payment without delay to: LAW OFFICE OF JEFFREY B. FIRST 177, effective October 1, 1989 as
Pennsylvania Department of Bank- Or to their Attorney: utrix. Rosemarie Stolle, c/o David W. 6100 City Ave., Ste. 417 amended. The Entity has also been
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Suite 401, Harrisburg, Phila. County, PA, under the as- 1-855-569-3087
Pennsylvania which on 9/24/1991 sumed or fictitious name, style or Garage Sale:
was registered to transact busi- designation of Spruced, with a GIGANTIC INDOOR GARAGE
ness in the Commonwealth, in- principal place of business at 200 SALE! Saturday, November 23,
tends to file a Statement of With- N. 16th St., Ste. D, Phila., PA 8am-5pm & Sunday, November
drawal with the Department of 19102. The name and address of 24, 10am-4pm. Over 200 Sellers!
State. the entity interested in said busi- Ag Hall, Allentown Fairgrounds,
ness is Dermatology of Phil- 302 N 17th St, Allentown, PA. Ad-
adelphia/Mohs Surgery Center, mission $4,
LLC, 200 N. 16th St., Ste. D, Phila.,
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Community / mazel tovs B A R M I TZ VA H

BIRTH BENJAMIN JOSEPH COHEN
MADISON HOPE LAZARUS
Benjamin Joseph Cohen was called to the Torah as
Jessica (née Rutstein) and Jordan Lazarus of Bala a bar mitzvah on Nov. 16 at Temple Beth Zion-Beth
Cynwyd announce the birth of their daughter, Israel in Philadelphia.
Madison Hope Lazarus (Esther), on March 15.
Benjamin is the son of Sherri and Daniel Cohen
Sharing in their happiness are big brother and brother of Jacob Cohen. His grandparents are
Nathan, grandparents Louise Haneman and Susan and Charles Shubin of Baltimore, and Dorothy
Richard Rutstein of Merion Station, and Stacey and Irving Cohen of Denville, New Jersey.
and Warren Lazarus of Boynton Beach, Florida,
along with paternal great-grandmothers Beverly Benjamin is a seventh grader at Germantown
Schwartz of Chicago and Carol Lazarus of Florida. Friends School as well as an Etgar camper at Ramah
Day Camp. Benjamin’s mitzvah project is with Hand
Also welcoming Madison are aunts and In Hand, a nonprofit organization focused on build-
uncles Beth, Dustin, Kate, Jeffrey, Jenna and ing peace and equality in Israel through the creation of integrated schools for
Kyle. Madison is named in loving memory of her Arab and Jewish children.
maternal great-grandmother, Esther Haneman.

COMMUNITYBRIEFS

Har Zion Temple Bean practiced for law for 64 years — and was a
member of the Pennsylvania Bar for 74 years.
Installs Senior Rabbi
He joined Wolf, Block, Schorr & Solis-Cohen
RABBI SETH M. HAAZ in 1945. He served on its executive committee and
was installed Nov. 17 as chaired its real estate department for 12 years. Even
senior rabbi of Har Zion after reaching the firm’s mandatory retirement age in
Temple in Penn Valley. 1987, he continued legal work until right before the
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, firm disbanded in 2009.

senior rabbi of Temple Beth Born in Newark, New Jersey, he graduated from
Am in Los Angeles, offi- Lafayette College in 1937 and Harvard Law School
ciated the installation and three years later. He served in the Navy during World
Arnold M. Eisen, chancel- War II as an officer responsible for Navy gun crews,
lor of the Jewish Theological rising to the rank of lieutenant.
Seminary, spoke at the Rabbi Seth Haaz
ceremony. Courtesy of Har Zion Temple Bean was active in the local Jewish community. U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Brendan Boyle
Aside from his work with JFCS — which honored Photos by U.S. House Office of Photography
Haaz grew up in Elkins him with two lifetime achievement awards — he was
Park and Huntingdon Valley. After spending 20 president of Congregation Rodeph Shalom from 1963 place by helping young people learn of the Holocaust
years in Washington, D.C.; New York City; Israel; through 1967. He was president of the Federation of and the importance of tolerance in our society.”
Middletown, Connecticut; and the Boston area, he Reform Synagogues and served on the board of the
returned to the area to serve as Har Zion’s senior Union of Reform Judaism. Artist-in-Residence Begins Nov. 22 at BZBI
rabbi beginning Aug. 1, 2018. Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel will host Jewish
He also served on the Committee of Seventy in educator Eliana Light on Nov. 22 and 23 in the first of
Anti-Zionism and Anti-Semitism Philadelphia, and was involved with the United Fund four weekend visits as an artist-in-residence.
Symposium Held on Nov. 18 of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.
The American Zionist Movement and the World Light will lead the Center City synagogue in
Zionist Organization partnered with The Jewish Holocaust Awareness Museum Honors discovering the “why” of its prayer life, allowing it to
Community Relations Council of the Jewish US Reps. Boyle, Fitzpatrick offer deeper, more meaningful experiences to more
Federation of Greater Philadelphia and Combat Anti- On Nov. 16, the Holocaust Awareness Museum and people.
Semitism for a 2019 Anti-Zionism and Anti-Semitism Education Center honored U.S. Reps. Brendan Boyle
Symposium on Nov. 18 in Philadelphia. and Brian Fitzpatrick for their ongoing work on On her Nov. 22 visit, Light will lead a musical
behalf of Holocaust awareness and education. Shabbat with early childhood students, then lead eve-
Participants included representatives from a ning Shabbat services were she will teach on the topic
variety of local and national Jewish organizations, Boyle was cited for being an advocate of Holocaust of “Ezri me’im: Where does our help come from?”
including the JCRC’s Rabbi Batya Glazer and WZO education for all young people, first as a state legislator
Vice Chairman Yaakov Hagoel. and now in Congress. HAMEC said Boyle has “been a The next day, Light will help lead morning services,
leader and a partner in advancing HAMEC’s mission pilot a participatory family service and lead a teacher
Attorney Donald Bean Dies at 103 to use the lessons of the Holocaust to teach about the training for Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel’s educators.
Attorney Donald Bean, who served on the board terrible consequences of hatred and bigotry.”
of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Light is slated to return to BZBI on Jan. 24-25,
Philadelphia for 50 years, died Nov. 9 of pneumonia, The organization lauded Fitzpatrick for making March 27-28 and April 24-25.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Holocaust education for all students a top legislative pri-
ority and said he is “working to make the world a better Light has taught at the Union for Reform Judaism
Biennial, the NewCAJE Jewish Education Conference,
Limmud New York, Limmud UK, Songleader Boot
Camp, Hava Nashira and the DeLeT Masters Progra m. l

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NEWSMAKERS

At the first annual JFCS Wellness Fest, attendees enjoyed a day of holistic self-care
with Philadelphia’s leading health and wellness experts. All proceeds benefited JFCS’
mental health programs at The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center.

From left: Ron Zeisler, Lana Greene, Brooke Rounick and Harry Zeisler From left, back row: Kirsten Baritz, Dara Tye Goldstein, Stacey Pearlman, Brooke

The National Council of Jewish Rounick, Alison Brady, Lana Greene and Jaime Hersh. From left, front row: Hara Caplan,
Women Greater Philadelphia
Section celebrated the 40th anni- Nicole Cartier Masloff and Jessica Ender Photos by Ike Richman
versary of its founding at its annual
membership luncheon on Oct. 29 Guests enjoy shopping at the fashion vendors’ boutique that preceded the luncheon.
at the Green Valley Country Club.
More than 100 NCJW members
attended the event, which featured
national NCJW President Beatrice
Kahn as the keynote speaker.

From left: Greater Philadelphia
Section Co-President Cindy Pasceri,
national NCJW President Beatrice Kahn
and Greater Philadelphia Section
Co-President Barbara Nussbaum.

Photos by Judy Fried

Raya Benhaim’s sixth grade Jewish history class at Abrams
Hebrew Academy remembered the life of former Israeli Prime
Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Each student researched a different
part of his life and how it impacted Israel.

Members of the Jewish history class display their projects.
Courtesy of Abrams Hebrew Academy

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Members of the Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel Sisterhood visited the “Notorious RBG” Federation Housing residents enjoy fall festivities.
exhibition at the National Museum of American Jewish History.

BZBI Sisterhood members, from left: Sharri Horowitz, Estelle Fleischer, Joanne Klein, Deborah Glassman, Residents of Center Park III House don their Halloween costumes.
Gwen Rudofsky Freedman, Tracy Goodman, Eileen Dwell, Lynne Ellis and Arlene Fickler

Courtesy of Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel

Members of the Philadelphia
City Council were given a tour
of the Horwitz-Wasserman
Holocaust Memorial Plaza on
the Parkway on Oct. 11.

Members of City Council at the
memorial

Photo by Chris K Photography

The annual Herb Dinner at Florence Green House resident Dolly Levy “screams” right back.
Steve & Cookie’s By the Bay
in Margate raised $8,000 to
benefit health and wellness
initiatives of Jewish Family
Service of Atlantic & Cape
May Counties.

From left: Laura Engelmann,
Gayle Gross, Cookie Till, Briana
Bee and Diane Melano

Photo by Susan Kotzen

Students at the Children’s
Jewish Sunday School at
KleinLife in Northeast
Philadelphia learned about
the significance and symbols
of some of the Jewish holi-
days during their classes.

From left: Alisa Voloshen, Robert Saligman Apartments resident Elaine Kahn shows off her
Margarita Zelfon and Fiona Kwok
learn about shofars.

Photo by Stephanie Hampson

raffle winnings. Photos by Debbie Zlotnick

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