Jewish Exponent Apr. 16, 2020

LIFE INDOORS MAKING
MASKS
APRIL 16, 2020 / 22 NISAN 5780
Tween sews hundreds of masks for
her bat mitzvah project.
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OF NOTE What Does
Prayer Feel
LOCAL Like Right
Now?
JRA Adapts, Food
Keeps Rolling JESSE BERNSTEIN | JE STAFF
Major changes
in distribution THOUSANDS OF CONSERVATIVE Certified professional midwife Ray Rachlin examines baby Dylan. Courtesy of Meg Brock Photography.
protocol instituted. Jews from around the world gathered
together for prayer, song and a little Torah Providers Navigate
Page 2 learning on April 5. Pandemic Pregnancy Care

LOCAL It wasn’t in person, of course; those SOPHIE PANZER | JE STAFF in mind as they provide maternity care
who attended the Global Gathering during the pandemic.
Local Company for Healing, organized by the United COVID 19 HAS CHANGED nearly every
Alleviates TP Synagogue for Conservative Judaism, were aspect of our lives, including the process of “We’re trying to balance being able to
Shortage there via Zoom. ey heard from rabbis bringing new ones into the world. provide good prenatal care with keeping
Jewish nonprofits o ering words of comfort, they wrote patients away from hospitals and COVID-
share 65,000 rolls. their prayers and gratitude in the chat box Cheryl Yondorf, a physician in the 19 exposure,” she said.
and were even treated to performances Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Page 5 from Israeli musician David Broza and at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, Blood tests, sugar tests for diabetes and
Rising Song Institute founder and co-di- said hospitals are working with two goals certain postpartum contraception pro-
LOCAL rector Joey Weisenberg. cedures are still performed in person,

Reporter Passes To Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, the incom-
Coronavirus Test ing CEO of USCJ and the Rabbinical
Negative scores are Assembly, the Global Gathering for
sought when taking Healing felt like a form of prayer. Perhaps
this test. not “ xed prayer,” he said, but prayer
nonetheless.
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JRA Reorganizes Food Distribution System

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ON JODI ROTH-SAKS’ first JRA’s drive-through system was tweaked for social distancing.
distribution day as the exec- Photo by Elvera Gurevich
utive director of the Jewish
Relief Agency in the fall of We’re trying to do as much as we can as fast
2018, upward of 1,000 volun- as we can to be able to support more people in
teers delivered close to 3,400 our community, because we realize the need is
boxes of nonperishable food to so great.”
low-income households in the
Philadelphia area. JODI ROTH-SAKS

Throughout the day, the process began in earnest. as fear of exposure had grown.
small professional staff and Staff members and small Around then, Roth-Saks and
a few regulars oversaw vol- groups of volunteers began the board made another move:
unteers as they constructed to pack boxes in two-hour They hired 10 part-time person-
boxes, shuffled along the pack- shifts, loading up cars with a nel, nine of whom had recently Elvera Gurevich assembles route packets, which are distributed to drivers.
ing station assembly line and tweaked version of the drive- been laid off or furloughed from Photo by Maddy Levine-Wolf
schmoozed, grabbed a cup of
coffee and packed those boxes through system. Everyone other jobs, to do the packing. Communications Manager
into cars, each of them with a who walked through the door Volunteers would be restricted chains up and down I-95. Elvera Gurevich is working to
list of houses and apartments got a safety orientation, inter- to making deliveries, which they “It’s been very challenging,” keep volunteers engaged, even
to visit. spersed with off-ramps for would do in a new, contactless as packing has stopped. She’s
the potential volunteers: Had fashion: knock once, leave the she said. letting volunteers know that
Now, imagine this: With they recently returned from box at the door and call from the Most simply, Roat said, it’s deliveries are needed urgently,
the March 22 distribution date a foreign country? Had they car to let the recipient know the especially on weekdays. JRA
quickly approaching, Roth- experienced any symptoms box had arrived. been a matter of looking at a needs drivers coming through
Saks and the JRA team realized or been around anyone who “It was a no-brainer for spreadsheet, finding the holes as much as possible, but not in
that they needed to make all of had? If they could answer us to say, ‘OK, we’re going to and then filling them with numbers that overwhelm the
their promised deliveries, and everything satisfactorily, they make this contactless through whatever she could. The normal tiny staff on site.
more, without having more were given a mask and gloves and through,” Roth-Saks said. process for food banks and pan-
than 25 people in their ware- and put to work. No-brainer or not, JRA was tries is to place an order with a None of it is easy, and it
house at any time due to social Between March 16 and one of the first food pantries distributor, receive confirmation could continue for months. But
distancing measures. 20, working in groups of 10, in the country to adopt that and then receive the order a few the staff at JRA is digging deep,
the staff and volunteers con- method; on a conference call weeks later, to be packed on the logging countless Zoom hours
What followed was a mam- structed and then filled over with regional food banks line and then delivered. Now, and keeping in constant con-
moth feat of organizing, 3,000 boxes, which were and pantries, JRA served as she’s ordering twice as much tact with health officials.
shepherded to success by con- packed into waiting cars as the expert on drive-through food as usual, hoping to get half
stant advice from health experts they were completed. It was pickup and delivery. of what she asks for. “We’re trying to do as much
in Philadelphia and tips from an odd sight, Roth-Saks said, It wasn’t only distributional as we can as fast as we can to
food pantry organizations to see the 13,000-square-foot logistics that had to change. Beans and tomato products be able to support more people
across the country. Roth-Saks warehouse, normally teeming, Julie Roat, JRA’s chief of remain in good supply; crackers in our community, because we
and her team figured out how practically empty. But the job operations, had to figure out and pasta, not so much. Rather realize the need is so great,”
to deliver those thousands of got done. how she could procure all the than leave the box a little lighter Roth-Saks said. l
boxes, safely and quickly. By March 20, the volunteer food that she needed at a time for a family that needs it, Roat
packing base had thinned out of great stress for JRA’s supply just tries to fill the box with [email protected];
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Though Roth-Saks and the
staff had kept tabs on COVID-
19 news for some time, it was
only around Purim that it
became clear that the prospect
of bringing together 1,000 peo-
ple would not be advisable.

Just a few days after Purim,
more than a week before the
March 22 distribution, the

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2 HEADLINES A picky 6-year-old is causing a reader
stress during Passover because it’s been
Local a struggle to get him to eat much of
anything. Miriam notes that it may well
Israel be worth it to not limit the child’s access
to things he’s willing to eat, even if it’s
National not nutritionally sound; a few days of
poor eating isn’t likely to cause harm. For
Global details, read Miriam’s Advice Well. From
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Food Philacatessen
Arts
QUARANTINE CARROT CAKE
16 TORAH
COMMENTARY Even with access to certain items
limited, food columnist Keri White said
17 COMMUNITY improvisation will allow you to make
altered versions of some of your favorite
Jewish Federation things. In her most recent Philacatessen,
Calendar she presents a recipe for carrot cake
Mazel Tov filled with almond cream instead of the
Deaths traditional pecans and cream cheese.
Newsmakers Read her blog for the recipe. And check
Philacatessen regularly for content not
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CANDLE LIGHTING restaurant reviews and food news from
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11-Year-Old Becomes Masking Agent for ‘Superheroes’

LOCAL She simply sprang into action. likely to infect others. ey’ve
“We heard that all this was also proven valuable as extra
going on, I saw the sewing layers of protection for doctors
MATT SILVER | JE STAFF

machine in my mom’s room, and nurses who, due to supply
AT 11, Alana U erg already and I decided to make all the shortages, have been told to
knows that not all superheroes masks.” reuse surgical masks.
wear capes. This particular sewing But Alana’s masks aren’t just
Increasingly, she’s noticed, machine was not one idling providing physical protection
they wear masks. away in a dark corner; the and peace of mind to care-
By the time Gov. Tom Wolf U erg ladies sew. givers; they’re helping patients,
called on all Pennsylvanians to “My mom taught me how too, especially those consid-
wear masks when leaving their to sew; she sews, and so does ered most vulnerable.
homes on April 3, Alana, a my grandma,” Alana said. “It’s Several boxes were recently
Wynnewood native and sixth- a simple process: we cut all the delivered to the University
grader at Jack M. Barrack fabric at the same time, then of Pennsylvania for oncol-
Hebrew Academy in Bryn we iron, then we sew. So far, ogy patients to wear. And an
Mawr, had already sewn, pack- we’ve made 300.” oncology practice in Voorhees,
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care workers as part of a bat While the operation isn’t Specialists — saw sta ers’
mitzvah project she’s named quite a Detroit factory oor spirits rejuvenated by Alana’s
Masks for Manna. churning out Model Ts, there thoughtfulness and humanity.
“About two or three weeks is a socially distanced division “If this doesn’t inspire all
before the governor’s announce- of labor at play. of us to believe in our work
ment, there had been a lot in Dad Aaron wraps and bags; and the help we can give each
the news about mask shortages family friends have been recruited other,” wrote Trina Portta, a
and doctors and nurses need- to cut and iron the fabric. nurse at that oncology prac- Alana Ufberg has made more than 300 cloth masks for health care

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“We wanted to make sure ERIC SCHUCHT | JE STAFF they would go with-
that we could still help the out. It’s a real surreal
medical professionals,” U erg TOILET PAPER’S become time.”
said. “So we placed an order a precious commodity in BR Moving loaned
with a place in Hong Kong the coronavirus era, but one one of its trucks and
that manufactures KN95 and Philadelphia company has drivers to deliver
medical-grade masks.” stepped into the potentially about 20 pallets to
messy breach. organizations, includ-
A er waiting six days for ing KleinLife and
the masks to clear customs Bud Newman, the past Federation Housing.
in Cincinnati and paying an board chair of the Jewish And the timing
additional unforeseen tax to Federation of Greater couldn’t have been
release them in Philadelphia Philadelphia, is the presi- better.
— “We were de nitely con- dent and CEO of Newman Subodha Kumar,
cerned that they would get & Co., a fourth-generation a professor of mar-
seized,” U erg said — Alana family-owned paperboard keting and supply
dropped o 400 KN95 masks manufacturer based in chain management
at Lankenau Medical Center Philadelphia. And because at Temple University,
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hospital’s leadership. to good use, securing 65,000 around 40% more toilet paper HEALTHCARE DIRECTORY
rolls for several area Jewish during the pandemic. As
By the time this edition goes nonpro ts. for the shortage, he added
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ered 1,000 more medical-grade “It was natural for me to four weeks for the market HAOTTMEENCTAIVREE
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Lower Merion Township. could get some toilet tissue demand. Suppliers are try-
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mitzvah Nov. 15. It’s Barrack’s About a month ago, “Will it be enough to meet Independent Senior Living? Companion Care
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First-Person: Taking the Test for COVID-19

LOCAL home: How might you convey, Pennsylvania Air National Guard members test medical equipment before Montgomery County residents arrive
JESSE BERNSTEIN | JE STAFF “I never received it, and I even at a coronavirus testing site in Upper Dublin Township on March 21.
checked my spam folder, and
WAITING IN A LINE of cars the woman on the phone said it Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Wil Acosta
to get tested for the disease was fine if I just showed up?” I
currently ravaging the world made the (quite anachronistic)
has a way of giving a strange sign that I was going to roll my
weight to absolute banalities. window down, and as I did, all
three took a step backward. I
On April 5, I sat and listened explained the situation as suc-
to a few sportswriters spar over cinctly as I could, they checked
NBA MVP voting from my for my name and sent me down
phone speakers as I inched the cone-lined road.
along at the Montgomery
County COVID-19 testing site, There’s a bit of a hill, when
set up at the Temple University you approach the Temple
Ambler campus. What a Ambler parking lot from that
strangely hopeful action — direction, and I couldn’t see
or maybe deluded (nearly the anything besides the cars ahead
same thing) — to devote pas- of me. I didn’t know how many
sion and time to talking about there were, or how frequently
LeBron right now, I thought. they would move. The pod-
cast grew stale; I turned on the
I had woken that morning radio, and then turned it off.
with a slight cough, which left
me with a tight chest. I didn’t As I moved to the crest of
think it was enough to warrant the hill, I saw the where the
taking a test, but as I found
myself under my parents’ roof, The woman on the other end asked for my birth date, and for my name. After, yes, preamble, she
the decision was no longer said something along the lines of, “I’m calling you today to let you know that, based on your test,
mine. They asked me to get an you are negative for the coronavirus.”
appointment for a test, a process
which ended up being far easier road curved into the actual or eight tents of various drab many to say that 4 centimeters college application response let-
than expected. By a little after testing site, where two women colors, and one blue tent, large was way more than I thought ters; I didn’t want preamble. I
8 a.m., I was assigned the 1-2 were going from car to car enough for multiple cars to it was. The tester patiently wanted the first words I heard
p.m. time slot, with instructions and gathering information drive through. That was the counted to 10 as I teared up, to just be “yes” or “no.”
to bring my insurance card, from drivers. They were each testing tent. and removed the swab. He told
driver’s license and registra- wearing light-blue full-body me to wait on a call. The num- All week I’d told myself that
tion materials. The registration protective equipment, visors Here, site workers were pro- ber was on a sheet the women I knew I was fine; yes, asymp-
materials never made it to my with elongated face shields tected by the same equipment in blue gave to me. tomatic people can still have
inbox, and I spent a few minutes and earrings. Off to the side as the women outside the tent, COVID-19, but c’mon, look at
on hold before I spoke to some- of the road, men in National some adding protection to The next morning, I woke me. I’m fine. Really, I’m fine.
one from the county, who told Guard uniforms chatted with their shoes or hair. No one was up with my cough gone, and
me that since I had registered, I site employees and police offi- idle; there was constant motion my chest clear. And I did that The woman on the other
was already on a list, and prob- cers, all safely distanced from and conversation. for the next few mornings. All end asked for my birth date,
ably fine. Works for me. one another, some masked and week, I refrained from putting and for my name. After, yes,
gloved, others not. Finally, I was at the front of the my phone on Do Not Disturb, preamble, she said something
I drove over to the campus line, looking out the bright exit of or even on silent, as I did not along the lines of, “I’m calling
that afternoon. As I came up One of the women in blue the tent to the empty side of the want to miss the call; they’ll you today to let you know that,
Meetinghouse Road, I saw the motioned for me to put my parking lot. A tester motioned call three times, and if you based on your test, you are neg-
parking lots, vast and mostly insurance card and driver’s for me to roll my window down, don’t pick up, they won’t leave ative for the coronavirus.”
empty, even with what I could license up the window. She jot- and asked if I’d ever had a nasal a message, and then you’ll have
glimpse of the testing site. ted down whatever info she swab before, brandishing a cot- to call the county, and who As I thanked her for calling
needed onto a form, and stuck ton swab. Oh, uh, no, I said. wants to call and say, “Hi, do I and hung up the phone, I received
I turned onto the campus it in my windshield wipers. have coronavirus?” another little gift: a moment, just
and hit the first checkpoint, By this point, I could see the I later read that the swab a moment, of pure calm. l
a police officer with two test- full testing site. There were six is meant to be inserted about My phone rang mid-morn-
ing site workers. Masked and 4 centimeters into your naso- ing on April 10. It felt like getting [email protected];
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up a sign, asking to see my
registration. I tried to gesture
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‘SNL’ Producer Hal Willner Dies at 64

OBITUARY “Saturday Night Live” paid tribute to Harold “Hal” Willner, who worked particular,” said the venerable resistance came when a who’s
MATT SILVER | JE STAFF saxophonist George Young, who of former cast mem-
for the show for 40 years. Screenshot via SNL’s YouTube channel who first met Willner in the bers including Tina Fey, Amy
HAROLD “HAL” WILLNER, mid-’70s when “SNL” hired him Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Rachel
a record producer best known Under Dorn, Willner worked deconstruct what he saw as the to accompany Steve Martin and Dratch, Ana Gasteyer and
for his unorthodox approach on records by Roberta Flack contrivance of genre almost by the Blues Brothers. “He had the Molly Shannon sang a rendi-
to tribute compilations and as and Bette Midler; in Dorn, sheer force of will. most uncanny way to find and tion of “Perfect Day,” a song by
the longtime music director Willner found a mentor and He paired Leonard Cohen, include the perfect ‘file music’ one of Willner’s closest friends,
for “Saturday Night Live,” died someone with shared sensibili- the “Godfather of Gloom” with to accompany the various Lou Reed.
April 7 from complications ties, artistic and otherwise. Sonny Rollins, the ebullient period sketches the cast would
related to COVID-19. He was 64. When Dorn died in 2007, hard-bop tenor saxophonist do, always nailing it.” Willner worked on
“Saturday Night Live” for 40
Willner was born in Current “SNL” cast member years; he worked the final
Philadelphia to Etta and Carl Kate McKinnon affirmed Young’s in-studio show on March 7
Willner in 1956. Around that take, saying that Willner’s music before production was shut
time, Willner’s father teamed selection was often the difference down due to the coronavirus.
up with his brother — both between a joke that landed and
Auschwitz survivors — to buy a one that didn’t. He is survived by his wife
floundering Merion Station deli. Sheila Rogers, a producer of
McKinnon’s message was “The Late Late Show with
The deli was Hymie’s. one of several delivered by cast James Corden”; their 15-year
And while they sold it in members past and present that old son Arlo; sister Chari
1976, the intervening years aired during an extended trib- Willner McClary; and father
saw the restaurant become a ute to Willner at the end of last Carl Willner. l
landmark of this area’s secular weekend’s remotely produced
Jewish culture. episode. [email protected];
That in and of itself likely 215-832-0737
would have been sufficient to The tribute’s piece de
merit an obituary — for two his son, the bass player and and managed to convince some
decades, Willner was the scion vocalist Adam Dorn, told NPR of the biggest rock stars in the
to an empire of cured meat a story of the time Willner world, Bono and Sting, to sing
and smoked fish. But the life introduced Dorn to his cine- old seafaring ballads. SHARE your engagement,
he went on to lead and the matic idol, the Italian director Somehow, musicians wedding, birth, Bar/Bat
public and poignant outpour- Federico Fellini. trusted him implicitly.
ing of sorrow and tribute that Dorn asked Fellini for his “He gets musicians together Mitzvah announcement and
followed his death have earned autograph but didn’t have any- who wouldn’t work together,” any other simcha on both
at-length treatment from every thing suitable close at hand pianist Terry Adams of fusion- jewishexponent.com and
major national outlet. for Fellini to sign, so he just ists NRBQ told The New York
And yet, outside of enter- pulled the first thing he could Times in 2017. “And it always the weekly Jewish Exponent
tainment circles, where he was from his pocket and handed it works.” newspaper for ... FREE.
lauded as a visionary and some- over. Fellini ended up signing a Always may be a stretch.
times even a genius, Willner certified letter from the IRS to Some of Willner’s produc-
wasn’t that widely known. Dorn indicating that he owed tions are sublime: Steely Dan’s
Growing up in Bala Cynwyd, back taxes. Donald Fagan with jazz gui-
he worked at Hymie’s, attended According to Dorn’s son, tarist Steve Khan playing on
Lower Merion High School the autograph remained a Willner’s Thelonious Monk
and got his first taste of just prized possession and the back tribute album and Wynton and
how idiosyncratic his music taxes were never paid. Branford Marsalis playing jazz
sensibility would become by Friends and colleagues say arrangements of Nino Rota’s
listening to the free-form pro- that story illustrated Willner’s Fellini film scores. With others,
gramming of Philadelphia’s signature style of making it’s tempting to view Willner as
WDAS-FM radio. musical matches: he took dis- a musical Dr. Frankenstein —
After moving to New York parate things he liked, situated for example, Tom Waits’ take
City to attend New York them in an arena outside of on “Heigh-Ho” from Willner’s
University in the mid-’70s, he their respective comfort zones notoriously disorienting
landed his first legit music gig and then hit record. Disney tribute album.
working for former WDAS His tastes were far-reaching But the respect musicians
personality Joel Dorn, who by and esoteric, avant-garde and had for Willner, who wasn’t
then was climbing the ladder at populist, and like few others himself an instrumentalist, is
Atlantic Records as a producer. he attempted to reconcile the extraordinary.
perceived distance between “He was a genius and a great JEWISHEXPONENT.COM/SUBMIT-MAZEL-TOV

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Prayer

Continued from Page 1

when it comes to thinking Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal: Prayer
about prayer during this period can “meet the needs of the
of social distancing. Rabbis in moment.”
communities across the country
are reporting that their streamed Courtesy of the Rabbinical Assembly
prayer services and educational
events are drawing congregants
in numbers rarely recorded for
the typical in-person versions.
That people seem to be turning
to prayer in such large numbers,
he said, demonstrates “a long-
ing for connection and spiritual
experience.” Prayer, Blumenthal
said, seems to “meet the needs of
the moment” for many people,

When people call or even wave to each other, David Broza sings at the Global Gathering for Healing, which drew thousands online.
it’s a prayer.” Courtesy of United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism

RABBI TSURAH AUGUST goodness, and that is what I in connecting with commu- or other means.
call prayer.” nity,” she said. Even watching “In human connection, and
when it comes to their fears and of people gather together to a livestreamed Indigo Girls
anxieties. pray with intention, something Though gathering via video- concert, Berkowitz said with a in human relationships, that’s
special happens. “We know conference can make it more laugh, felt a little bit like prayer, where God really is,” he said.
Rabbi Rayzel Raphael, a that we can concentrate our difficult to feel the powerful as she saw the names of people “That’s God-like. That’s God
Reconstructionist rabbi in energy if there’s groups of us forces that she usually feels she knew from all walks of life being there. That’s prayer.”
Elkins Park, certainly feels that in prayer, and we can magnify during prayer, Raphael believes gather in the same audience for
way. In her conception of God, it,” she said. “In groups of peo- that the power of prayer can a shared experience. Rabbi Tsurah August, a
she said, God is “love-energy,” ple, we can focus and magnify transcend such obstacles. One rabbi and chaplain with Jewish
a “force of good in the world, our intentions for this Divine can feel the schechina, the Divine Rabbi David Levin of Family and Children’s Service,
“energy in our neshama, a spark force of love and healing and presence of God, she said, even Wynnewood is a part of the is wrestling with the same
of the Divine.” When groups looking into a little camera. Jewish Relationships Initiative, a questions she typically does:
nonprofit that provides outreach What is the role of God in her
Rabbi Leah Berkowitz of to unaffiliated Jewish people in life? How can she connect to
Kol Ami has led community the Philadelphia area. Though the benevolence of the uni-
prayer sessions via Zoom since ordained as a Reform rabbi, verse? The global pandemic,
just after Purim. Participation Levin said, he typically works she said, is another iteration of
in regular Shabbat services, she with Jews across all denomina- a familiar theme.
said, has shot up. For some, tions who seek to move closer to
the fixed prayer itself can be Jewish life and practice. “What this has done, as all
its own reward, but for many crises do, is challenge what our
others, just the feeling of being For Levin, prayer is “a theology is, and how we make
in a group of people can offer chance to refocus oneself, it’s a meaning of life,” August said.
just as much. Her congregants chance to clear one’s mind and
are seeking solace and comfort be present almost like a form of Fixed, text-based prayer can
from their community right meditation, and it can also be a be meaningful, she said, but
now, she said, and prayer has chance to set one’s intention.” what has felt like prayer to her
become a key part of that for Even something as simple as in the last month is the simple
some. saying the Modeh Ani when act of waving to a stranger
you wake up, he said, thank- from across the street in her
Perhaps even more so, she ing God for another day, can neighborhood of Mt. Airy.
believes, prayer services have feel powerful. And though that
the potential to give shape individual prayer can provide “When people call or
to a worshiper’s life, to make some comfort, he believes, peo- even wave to each other, it’s a
clear the distinction between ple who want to feel embraced prayer,” she said. “‘Hope you’re
different periods of time in a should look to the people OK! Strangers, hope you’re
meaningful way. around them, through prayer OK! I pray that you’re OK!’” l

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Birth them. So my support was pri- they don’t want to be separated distancing precautions. A practice focused
marily on the phone,” said from their babies,” Rachlin “It’s affecting everyone’s on addiction
Continued from Page 1 Selma Brothman, a certi ed said. “Up until this point, the counseling and
anxiety levels tremendously,”
but Einstein has created a tele- doula and coordinator at Philly CDC recommended babies be said Julie Cristol, a certi ed relapse prevention
health program so providers Doula Co-op. separated from (COVID-19 nurse-midwife and clinical
can check in with patients Doulas do not perform positive) parents for two weeks director for the Lifecycle Woman 450 N Narberth Ave
from the safety of their homes. medical procedures, but they until the infection has been Care birth center in Bryn Mawr. Narberth Pa 19072
Patients can take their blood provide emotional support and resolved, which is horrible.” “ ere’s a general fear among
pressure and answer questions use non-medical techniques Expectant parents are now pregnant women that if they 732-616-2266
about their bodies virtually. like massage and movement considering home birth as a go to the hospital they’ll catch
ey are encouraged to visit to help women manage pain safer option. COVID-19.” [email protected]
in person if they have serious during labor. Brothman also “So there are some things www.addictionrecovery.pro
health concerns. provides educational resources about home birth and commu- Cristol said recent data
e hospital is also nity birth that are already released from Columbia stop going down the (news)
sending women home really well-suited for this Medical Center in New York rabbit hole. You need to keep
earlier if they are in crisis,” she said. “ ere’s does not indicate pregnant mentally healthy, but you don’t
stable condition a er no sitting in waiting women and fetuses are more need to know how many peo-
giving birth. rooms, there’s no sending susceptible to the coronavirus. ple died in Italy yesterday,”
“Whereas women people to labs.” Rothman said.
would stay for two days However, many peo- “My advice for people who
a er a vaginal delivery, ple have misconceptions are pregnant and expecting in Yondorf has observed that
now we’re trying to about the preparations the next couple of months is people may feel like they can-
get them out a er one involved. to stop working and self-iso- not contact their doctors for
day. If a woman had “Home births are late starting between 37 and help during the crisis.
a C-section, we would planned for months. 38 weeks so the likelihood
normally send her O entimes, you build of being COVID-19 positive “One of the biggest mis-
home a er three days, relationships with the during birth is greatly reduced. conceptions is people think, ‘I
and now we’re trying midwife for months. Ideally, the whole support can’t call my doctor because
to send her home a er It requires more spiri- unit should self-isolate from they’re obviously closed.’ We’re
postpartum day two. tual and emotional and 37 weeks on if they have that not closed, we’re open and they
Obviously, we would nancial preparation,” option economically,” she said. should never hesitate to reach
never compromise she explained. out,” she said. ●
care. It’s just for those Rachlin added that She stressed that the risk
women who are sta- hospitals are the still the of contracting the virus in the [email protected];
ble,” Yondorf said. safest places for people Philadelphia area was still low 215-832-0729
e hospital has with risk factors and and that home births, birth
adopted social distanc- pre-existing conditions center births and hospital
ing measures, limiting Baby Marshall came into the world with the help of like high blood pressure births are safe options because
the number of peo- midwife Ronni Rothman. or diabetes to give birth. all providers are taking neces-
ple allowed to attend Courtesy of Ronni Rothman Ronni Rothman, a sary precautions.

“I tell my patients to get
outside and go for a walk and

births. certi ed nurse-midwife
“Whoever that who owns WomanWise
woman wants to bring as her during pregnancy and Midwifery in Norristown, has
support person throughout her breastfeeding. heard from several women
entire labor, delivery and post- “Virtually, I can suggest try who do not want to give birth
partum state, she can bring massaging this way, try doing in New York, the nation’s
that person with her. ey something this way. Helping COVID-19 epicenter.
just can’t swap out, because with the fear factor is a big “We’ve had a lot of peo-
we want to limit the number thing,” she said. ple calling us from New York
of people coming in and out,” Ray Rachlin, a certi ed wanting to come to Philly to
Yondorf said. professional midwife who stay with relatives and wanting
Now that hospitals are lim- owns Refuge Midwifery in to transfer to my practice,” she
iting the number of people who West Philadelphia and per- said. “We took one woman who
can be in the delivery room, forms home births, has been was early on in her pregnancy,
many women are choosing to inundated with calls and texts but we also had a bunch of peo-
be with their partners and must from people who want to avoid ple calling in the last month of
nd other ways to connect hospitals altogether. pregnancy and we just can’t
with members of their support “I usually have two or three handle those numbers.”
network during delivery. births a month and now I’m Providers are also advising
“One couple in partic- doing four to ve a month. expectant parents on the best
ular, when it came time for People are really scared of ways to manage increased
the birth, I could not be with exposure, primarily because anxiety and follow social

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Jewish. Together.

BY MARK WILF Jewish people. for all those who need our help. campaigns and allocations, And I always say the same
It is certainly true that every On top of that, we support creating emergency funds and thing: This is what our com-
B’CHOL DOR VADOR chayav and maintain an extensive net- spending down reserves, all to munity looks like — organized,
adam lirot et atzmo k’ilu hu generation of leaders has had work of Jewish education and meet the needs of the moment. caring and ready to tackle any
yatza mimitzrayim — in every its own challenges. My par- engagement programs as well, To date, Federations have allo- challenge.
generation, each Jew should ents were Holocaust survivors. for everyone from newborns to cated more than $100 million
regard themselves as if they They came to America to build seniors. And we remain deeply above and beyond the regular Together, collectively, we
personally came out of Egypt. their family and their busi- connected to Israel and to Jews support they provide to our will continue to lead a com-
ness, and then helped support all over the world — partner- community agencies, and have munity that never loses its
When we read these words the Jewish community and the ing, visiting and providing even helped support nonprofits purpose or its way. Though our
in the Haggadah — as we did state of Israel through multiple funds to meet the needs of our struggling in Israel and endan- world and our community are
this past week in Jewish homes crises and opportunities such far-flung people. gered Jewish communities facing an unprecedented chal-
all over the world — we usually as wars, the fall of the Soviet elsewhere in the world. lenge, we know what to do
take it to mean that we should Union and much more. To give some sense of scale, and we know how to do it. To
each feel personally connected the 146 Jewish Federations But even this doesn’t tell everyone who needs help in
to the story of the redemption My fellow board members across North America raise the whole story. While working this crisis, please reach out to
from slavery, and thus never and I are acutely aware that and invest more than $900 tirelessly to keep the commu- your local Federation and let us
take our freedom for granted. protecting our community million per year to support the nity afloat, our Federations know. We will be there.
during the COVID-19 pan- needs of all Jews and to create have also led countless acts of
But perhaps the Haggadah demic, and then helping to vibrant Jewish life here and chesed, delivering food to those And to all those who can
is warning us that each genera- rebuild and reimagine Jewish around the world. It is that shut in and personal protective offer help, please reach out to
tion will face its own moments life after the crisis has passed, network, built and maintained gear to health care workers, your local Federation to join
of crisis — its own Exodus will turn out to be one of the over decades, and those funds, increasing mental health ser- the effort.
moment — during which we most significant challenges raised year after year, that put vices to the isolated, and much
will be required to summon that my generation will face us in the position to respond to more. And we have collectively B’chol dor vador. From gen-
the vision and courage to save during our time in leadership. the current crisis. created JewishTogether.org, eration to generation, the work
our families and the entire which has helped all Jewish of community goes on, and the
As leaders of the Federation The programs that are right nonprofits and synagogues work of the Federation system
system, we love to be involved now mobilizing to support the learn how to access the new goes on. This pandemic is but
in building flourishing Jewish needs of our community were Small Business Administration one of our generation’s chal-
communities. But even during in place because of the love and Paycheck Protection Plan and lenges. We do not yet know
the best of times, we have care of so many over the years. connect to many more spiri- the full extent of the harm that
important responsibilities to tual and practical resources to COVID-19 will cause, but we
those who are most vulnerable. And yet the regular get us all through this crisis. will continue to meet this crisis
That is why we support and resources of a community are head on, as our predecessors met
maintain an extensive network clearly not sufficient to meet People ask me, “What is to the challenges of their day. l
of human service agencies this crisis. So Federations become of our community?”
and programs that are crit- have been taking extraordi- or “What will our community Mark Wilf is the chair of The Jewish
ical lifesaving measures and nary measures, reaching into look like when this is over?” Federations of North America’s
underscore our commitment endowments, accelerating board of trustees.

Seeing Myself Reflected — in a Screen

BY SHIRA GOODMAN A star-studded fun, funny fundraiser for the CDC But this week, vindication not have found the discussion of
Foundation conceived of by Jewish talent ... and victory were mine when matzah, maror and the zeroah
ALMOST 40 YEARS ago, I “Saturday Night Seder” (mostly) did not “Saturday Night Seder” lives- (shank bone) up to his stan-
wondered why there were never disappoint. treamed on YouTube and other dards, they were all discussed.
any television specials about platforms. A star-studded Chad Gad Ya was mentioned,
Chanukah. I though for sure there’d be an audience of other write a “Peanuts” Chanukah, fun, funny fundraiser for the but not sung. Bette Midler’s
young kids who wanted to rec- and offering our services in CDC Foundation conceived Elijah was pretty interesting.
ognize themselves among the consultation. He never wrote of by Jewish talent, executed And there was thoughtful
stories being told. So, already back, and I’ve been disap- by Jews and non-Jews alike linkage of the Exodus story
a budding young activist, I set pointed ever since. Admittedly, and with key parts of a real to the story of Jews coming to
out to solve the problem. With I’ve also held a grudge against seder and commentary by sev- America to escape Polish and
help from my rabbi, Seymour “Peanuts” and have steadfastly eral rabbis, “Saturday Night Russian pogroms, to the story
Rosenbloom, I wrote a letter to refused to watch the Christmas Seder” (mostly) did not disap- of the rebirth of Israel after the
Charles Schultz, asking him to and Halloween specials. point. Finally, my dream of a Holocaust, and to the plague
central Jewish holiday being we are fighting today. It was,
recognized on television was in short, a real seder — on TV.
realized.
Some of the jokes were
While Raban Gamliel might trite; some were inappropriate,

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Lessons Learned as a Leader at Passover

and it was surely a mistake to BY GEVURA DAVIS Our extremely dedicated friend our to-do lists. Spiritual leaders, friends, and neighbors. In one
allow one Jewish participant to Ofelia Cohen at A la Karte while grappling with our own 24-hour period alone, nine peo-
sarcastically reference anti-Se- WITH THE WORLD in Catering set to work to create challenges during this time, are ple reached out to ask if we could
mitic stereotypes. But for the a state of ux and somewhat a seder plate that was beautiful always available to discuss more, send to someone else. As we feel
most part, it was amazing: a chaotic, I wasn’t sure if people and felt like home. Several vol- to connect deeper and to share scared, our desire to love others
seder on TV! Maybe this could would be running away from unteers stepped up to the plate insight from our ancient wisdom only intensi es, because it is a
only happen in 2020, when we religion in a time like this or to make the deliveries possible, for modern minds. Jewish and human value.
have so many di erent chan- toward it. With Passover upon as did generous donors who
nels through which to watch us, I got my answer. wanted to make sure no family People want to give. We all I hope that all of these incred-
content. Maybe it could only did not receive due to nancial feel powerless in the face of the ible lessons and more will help us
happen while we’re all shelter- My husband and I work full constraints. stay connected, maintain inspi-
ing in place and would welcome time for Aish Chaim, a Jewish nancial pain and strain the ration and feel that each day is
a third seder. ousands of outreach initiative and syna- Seeing the community spring world is facing. Most of us are a gi . Although this Passover
people tuned in, and more than gogue. Like everyone, we have into action at this time taught us worried for our own futures, is certainly not what any of us
$2 million was raised for the struggled to understand our place several key lessons I wanted to and yet it’s impossible to turn a imagined or hoped it would be,
CDC Foundation. and role in this new reality. We share about people in the age of blind eye to those less fortunate. we all have the opportunity to
had a Zoom board meeting a few COVID-19. Every year there is a custom to come together as a community
All I know is that 40 years weeks ago, and members shared collect money to help families and remember that we are part
a er a young girl wanted to that we felt a collective respon- People want to connect to who are not otherwise able to of a chain of Jews going back
see her religious holidays rec- sibility to help make sure people others. At a time when we are pay for the expense of the holi- 3,000 years.
ognized on TV, it happened. would not “pass over” Passover physically distant from our day. We were worried this year
To be clear, I had nothing to this year. With so many people families and friends, our desire
do with making this happen. used to being with other relatives for connectivity and intimacy People are calling every hour to discuss G-d, the
But when you spend a career or friends, the concern was real. has not diminished. We have to purpose of su ering and asking how they can
continue to try to nd ways to connect to their roots.
ghting tough battles — for With everyone staying home, speak to others through all of
court reform, gun violence pre- how could they possibly get all the amazing mediums available that not enough people would Each one of us is a link in
vention and now against hate of the necessary items to make a to us. donate. However, thankfully we that chain, and life and holidays
— it’s good to be able to check seder? So we decided we wanted were pleasantly surprised with do not have to be perfect to be
something o the list as a goal to make it easier for people, add- People want to help. One the opposite reaction. We had beautiful and meaningful. It
accomplished. It’s an import- ing the touch of personalized Facebook post, not even men- more than double the amount of has really been an honor and
ant message for all of us in this deliveries. Within a week, 100 tioning the need for help, yielded money from last year donated. privilege to connect with so
di cult, unusual time; in the families signed up, many of many community members in
words of the Rolling Stones, whom we have never met. And ve phone calls within the hour. People want to love. It has this way. Chag sameach! ●
you can’t always get what you we are just one organization We have two choices before us, been so inspiring to see so many
want, but sometimes you just doing this. to become more sel sh (o en people order seder packages not Gevura Davis is the director of
might nd, you get what you motivated by fear) or less sel sh. only for themselves but for their engagement at Aish Chaim.
need. And this year, in 2020 Aish Chaim board member parents, adult children, in-laws,
social distancing as we ght a and Kaiserman JCC President Every day we read in the news
global pandemic and all that Cindy Smukler herself delivered that more and more people are Be heard.
comes with it, “Saturday Night another 40. And so many more choosing sel essness. Wherever
Seder” is just what I needed. ● projects have been in motion possible, we ll our own cups by Email your letters
from all the local Chabad houses. giving to others. We rise by li - to the editor.
Shira Goodman is the regional What an incredible community ing others, and it feels incredible
director of ADL Philadelphia. we are blessed to be a part of. to be a part of that. [email protected]

STATEMENT FROM We are not a professional People want to connect
THE PUBLISHER catering or delivery service, so to spirituality and religion.
developing the manpower for I wouldn’t blame people for
We are a diverse community. The such an endeavor required not thinking they have more on their
views expressed in the signed just logistic organization, but a plate and in their lives this year.
opinion columns and letters committed team of volunteers. However, something incredible
to the editor published in the is happening. Our phones are
Jewish Exponent are those of the ringing o the hook and our
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reflect the views of the o cers and ing Passover. People are calling
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Group, the Jewish Federation of purpose of su ering and asking
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Unsigned letters will not be Crises make us face some of the
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Finding Meaning in These Challenging Times

past three weeks of working of Passover that we just cele- we can exercise this year. How re ect on people’s enhanced
remotely, that I am fortunate brated. With all of the crisis fortunate we are. concern, outreach and con-
to be in a helping profession. and trauma in our world, I look is year, JFCS was not able nection to others who were
ose who choose this path outside my window and see the to o er a live seder for our less able to help themselves
have an inherent desire to make trees in bloom, owers sprout- Holocaust survivors. is has through this scary time.
lives better; however, living in ing and the beginnings of a been very concerning to all
the midst of this pandemic has new season. In the words of the of us as we see this time each Scientists have not yet found
brought that desire and drive late Rabbi Sidney Greenberg, year as an opportunity to give the appropriate medicine to
to a new level. In today’s world, z’l, “With the rebirth of nature, voice to the survivor’s narra- treat the disease, and vaccines
the drive to help those in need hope is reborn, faith is rekin- tive as it connects to Passover. are at least a year away, and
is a true reason to get out of dled, the step is a little livelier, Not only does this yearly seder yet there is a medicine for the
bed each morning. the greeting more cheerful.” nourish our survivor’s spirits, spirit and it is powerful. When
What has been equally I think about the human it also provides a sense of hope we are able to turn our own
BY PAULA GOLDSTEIN moving is the outpouring of condition right now — the emo- and enjoyment to our sta and anxiety into care for others, we
compassion on the part of so tional stress that everyone is volunteers. are taking a mental walk or a
TODAY I GOT an email from many in the community who under and how, right alongside, rough the true desire bike ride, exercising muscles
someone I work with telling want to do something to help seeds of growth and change are to help, we were fortunate that keep us healthy in other
me about a unique and creative others. It feels, to me, as if the occurring within each of us. to connect to leaders in the ways.
opportunity that he had pro- community has become one big At Passover, some may have community who conducted a
vided for a group of individuals helping profession. Whether it changed their dishes, scrubbed virtual seder this year, a way to e endorphins kick in just
with intellectual disabilities. as strongly, which keeps us
If I remember nothing else from this horrific time, it will be the good will focused, hopeful and optimis-
He contacted his friends of the human spirit and the knowledge that caring for others is good for tic. One form of exercise does
from around the world who the soul. not replace the other, but it can
are living through the COVID- provide another way to stay
19 crisis and asked them if they be through nancial support, their houses and bought special continue to lend voice to tell- emotionally healthy.
would meet with these indi- food shopping, meal delivery, foods but the work of the holi- ing the Passover story past and
viduals and tell them how the friendly calls to those who are day does not stop there. connecting it to today. If I remember nothing else
virus was a ecting people in isolated, or conducting a vir- Our work at this time What story will we tell at from this horri c time, it will
di erent countries. e whole tual seder so that older adults extends far beyond these Passover next year? It is hard to be the good will of the human
activity was done through and Holocaust survivors can expectations. e work is also know the answer to this right spirit and the knowledge that
Zoom, which is a great tool to experience Passover, our com- to nd ways to connect the now, but I would imagine that caring for others is good for
serve people in need of help. munity has shown incredible story of our freedom from as we recount the journey from the soul.
commitment and compassion slavery to freedom from the slavery to freedom as we do
Needless to say, all of the in this time of need. pandemic. Caring for others every year, we will add a new At the end of the seder
group’s participants were I think about the holiday is one of many freedoms that narrative to the tale. We will we say, L’shana Ha’Ba-ah
excited to have an opportunity B’Jerushalaim — next year in
to learn about how others are Jerusalem! We added to this
coping as well as what chal- year’s conclusion, “with good
lenges this virus presents in health and a deeper sense of
di erent cultures. connection to one another.” ●

I was invigorated by this Paula Goldstein is the president of
correspondence from my col- and CEO of Jewish Children’s and
league. I have found, over the Family Service.

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In Cod We Trust

FOOD

KERI WHITE | JE FOOD COLUMNIST 1 cup panko ½ bunch fresh cilantro Photos by Keri White
Zest of 1 lime (about ½ cup)
IN THE MIDST of the current ½ cup chopped cilantro SHOP IN
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Virtual Volunteering Continues to Surge

LOCAL high school and college
students, are now teaching
SOPHIE PANZER | JE STAFF their students over Zoom.
TechGirlz instructional
WITH SCHOOLS CLOSED, materials are also avail-
senior centers shuttered and able to download for free
nonprofits forced to cancel from their website library,
fundraisers due to the corona- so parents and teachers
virus, volunteers continue to can start their own work-
give back to their communities shop groups.
virtually. “As an instructor,
there’s immediate feed-
TechGirlz, a nonprofit that back from the girls,”
aims to increase the number Welson-Rossman said.
of women in tech fields, has “Because you can see their
moved its workshops online faces, you’re still able to
so middle school girls can see that lightbulb moment
continue to learn STEM skills and their reaction to the
(science, technology, engineer- things they’re learning.
ing and math) like coding, There’s that feeling of cre-
animation, HTML, Javascript ating some good in the TechGirlz volunteer Anna Cook teaches a Zoom workshop on using HTML.
and website building. world.” Courtesy of Tracey Welson-Rossman
The classes also provide
“During these interesting students with the chance urgent needs revealed during
times that we live in, tech- to socialize safely with their on helping to make those con- Philadelphia Foundation has cre- conversations.
nology plays an even more classmates. nections locally. It’s a great ated a COVID-19 online resource
key part in business,” said “Girls are signing up and opportunity to start building bundle to help organizations “People say that they are low
TechGirlz founder Tracey they see some of their friends relationships between individ- tackle these new challenges, on food, that they need a mask,
Welson-Rossman. “If we can from school who have also uals in the community who are whether it’s digital fundraising that they need sanitizer,” Spike
give these girls the confidence signed up. We love the fact interested in giving back.” or addressing the leadership chal- said. “Our concern is also from
to know that they are part of the that our girls got to see each Corporate professionals lenges of remote work. a mental health standpoint.
tech world, they will continue other and create relationships,” with experience in fundrais- For those who prefer a more We want to make sure they
to pursue careers in tech- Welson-Rossman said. ing, marketing, website design old-school approach to con- are feeling well in their heads
nology. They are tomorrow’s She also noted that the and other areas of expertise necting with people in need, and that they’re not completely
innovators.” closure of schools and adults can enter the Key Skills Hub Jewish Federation of Greater overwhelmed with all this.”
working from home has and view local projects selected Philadelphia’s Phone-a-Friend
Volunteer instructors, who increased both demand for by a location-based algorithm. initiative is matching volun- As of April 8, the program
are local information technol- workshops and interest in Once they match with a non- teers with isolated older adults has enlisted 158 volunteers and
ogy professionals as well as volunteering. profit, they work as consultants in the community to provide made 60 matches.
“It makes sense because on the organization’s projects. socialization over the phone.
NAME: PREMIER parents need activities for their According to Feuer- “(The seniors) really appre- “(Jewish) Federation con-
COMPANION CARE; girls to be able to partake in,” Edwards, there has been an ciate it,” said Barbara Ponczek, nected me with a really nice
WIDTH: 1.75 IN; she said. “We also have compa- increased number of volun- managerofNortheastNaturally senior in our community. I like
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Services O ered: interested in virtual volun- online security and digital with reality without having a something that’s really helpful
Companionship • Personal Hygiene teering can use Philadelphia fundraising for nonprofits. computer screen.” for seniors, when I call Michael
Foundation’s Key Skills Hub to There has been a heightened Volunteers complete online it’s the highlight of my day as
Bathing • Incontinence Care be matched with organizations demand for help in hosting training in which they learn to well. It’s a two-way street.”
Grooming • Medication Reminders in need of assistance. virtual events. keep things positive.
“Local organizations can “So many nonprofits do “We try to keep conversa- Ponczek and Spike hope the
Dressing • Housekeeping access volunteers from all huge fundraising events in the tions away from the news and program continues even after
Laundry • Errands over the country,” said Ashley spring,” Feuer-Edwards said. the virus,” NORC Outreach the threat of COVID-19 has
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Abolitionist Robert Purvis Remembered

HISTORY Robert Purvis was a prominent woman or indentured servant by one blood of all nations to “We started in January 2018
SOPHIE PANZER | JE STAFF abolitionist and advocate for the time she met Judah, Bacon dwell on the face of the Earth. trying to seek conservatorship
women’s rights. argued that interracial marriage ... Sir this is our country as well legally, and we nally got the
APRIL 15 MARKS the 122nd was extremely rare, especially in as yours, and we will not leave conservatorship in November of
anniversary of the death of Courtesy of the Boston Public Library. the Southern states. it,” he wrote in a public letter in 2018,” said Barbara Wolf, o cial
Robert Purvis, an abolition- 1838 opposing the policy. conservator and board member
ist who served as president of mainly Sephardic merchants. Judah moved to Richmond of the development corporation.
the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Jews in the Southern a er his relationship with He was, based on historical
Society, founded the Library Badaraka ended. He married a record, handsome. Wolf and her fellow board
Company for Colored People colonies experienced some dis- Jewish woman and had at least members had to provide
and sheltered escaped slaves on crimination — they could vote four children. His grandson “At the time of his death at proof that the dwelling was
the Underground Railroad. and be citizens but not hold Robert was born in Charleston age eighty-eight, several papers blighted, and proceedings
o ce — which was mild com- in 1810 and spend most of his commented on his continu- were delayed when the own-
“He was President of the pared with the anti-Semitism life in Philadelphia. ing good looks. He was six ers led for bankruptcy. e
‘Underground Railroad’ and feet tall and graceful, with an board was ultimately able to
throughout that long period According to the National erect carriage, dark wavy hair make the repairs necessary to
of peril his house was a well- Park Service, Purvis married and sideburns, dark eyes, ne save the house from collapse in
known station where his horses Harriet Forten, the daugh- brows, high cheek bones, and a September.
and carriages and his personal ter of the prominent black well-formed mouth and chin,”
attendance were ever at the ser- Philadelphia businessman Bacon wrote. Wolf was happy with
vice of travelers on that road,” James Forten, in 1831. In 1833, the results.
he helped abolitionist William Purvis’ house at 1601
e New York Times wrote Lloyd Garrison establish the Mount Vernon St. was almost “(Purvis) is just such an
upon his death in 1898. American Anti-Slavery Society destroyed by neglect before the incredible historic character as
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CANDLE LIGHTING

Look to Your Hands for the Future April 17 7:24 p.m.
April 24 7:31 p.m.

BY RABBI SHLOMO RISKIN when Adam was first created, Almighty created the heavens And then came the first blessing over fire, which attri-
his entire body was covered and the earth, and all of their Saturday night, the beginning butes fire to its ultimate Divine
Parshat Shemini with the same strong substance hosts. On the sixth day He of the first eighth day. “This source, must remind us that we
“AND IT HAPPENED on the of the fingernails as a protec- created the human being and was the first time that dark- must serve God in accordance
eighth day, that Moses called tive coat. Subsequently, when placed him — Adam together ness began to descend upon with His Divine laws, that we
Aaron and his sons, and the the forbidden fruit of knowl- with his wife Eve — in the the world … And the Almighty dare not remove our creativity
elders of Israel” (Leviticus 9:1). edge of good and evil was Garden of Eden. prepared two flint stones for from its Divine direction. To
eaten, this protective coat was Adam; Adam rubbed them do so would be a repetition of
One of the most moving removed — with only the fin- The first couple sinned by together and there emerged Adam’s original sin.
rituals of the Jewish week, at gernails serving as a reminder plucking the fruit of knowl- fire” (Bereishit Rabbah 11, 2).
the advent of the eighth day, of his earlier more protected edge of good and evil from off Hence the first ‘eighth’ day is God sent down His Divine
is the havdalah (“separation”) and invincible state. the tree and eating it, severing parallel to the very first day: light and fire as a sign that
ceremony, when we intone a good and evil from their on the first day God created He accepted our sanctuary, the
sweet-sad melody to the chant, Since we are about to intone Divine source, thereby reduc- light (ohr) for the world, and on work of human hands — which
“Behold, the Lord of my sal- the prayer for the speedy ing morality into a subjective the eighth day Adam created carried out to perfection the
vation in Whom I trust and arrival of Elijah the Prophet, experience, relative to the light and warmth (eish) for the Divine architectural direc-
thus I do not fear,” as we bid a herald of redemption, at the “flavor of the day.” From that world. tions. Then Nadav and Avihu
sorrowful farewell to the warm end of the havdalah ceremony, moment in the garden, good came along with “a strange
comfort of the fleeting Shabbat we are, in effect, requesting and evil were no longer rooted But it goes much deeper fire, which they had not been
amid wine, spice and fire. a return to the more exalted in a Divine objective morality than that. commanded to bring (Lev. 10:1).”
and guarded human estate in created by God; good and evil
Perhaps the feelings we expe- Eden. Our Biblical portion of became whatever the human On the seven days of cre- Yes, we must use our cre-
rience as we go through this act Shemini opens, “And it hap- being believed is good for him/ ation, God created a world for ativity in the service of God
of dividing the Sabbath from pened on the eighth day.” Rashi her, and or evil for him/her. the human being to live in; on to perfect ourselves and our
the rest of the week require the comments, “the eighth day of That is why our mystical litera- the eighth day Adam discov- world — but only in accordance
wine and the sweet-smelling the consecration ceremonies of ture refers to Adam’s sin as his ered — through fire — how he with His will, in accordance
fragrances to refresh and rein- the Sanctuary, the first day of having “severed the plantings” could repair and improve that with the limits He has placed
vigorate our spirits when we the month of Nissan, the very (kitzetz banetiyot), removing world, re-create that world as a on Divine service, so that
sense the leave-taking of the day on which the Sanctuary the seed from its source. And true picture of the Divine. we never fall into the trap of
Sabbath queen. was erected.” And it was on so Adam and Eve were ban- bringing the strange fires of
this very same eighth day — in ished from the Garden of Eden. If on the primordial seven Moloch (Deut. 18:10) and the
As we intone the blessing the midst of the exultant cele- days of creation, God made immoral wars of Jihad (which
over the fire — recalling the bration following the descent Then came the first Sabbath a world for humanity, on the also involves the sacrifice of
teaching of our sages that fire of a Divinely-sent fire which day, the specific span of time eighth day of the consecration children). Human hands cre-
was created by Adam on that consumed the offering on when each individual can find of the sanctuary, the Israelites ated fire — but human hands
first, primordial Saturday the altar as a sign of heavenly refuge and comfort under the made a sacred space — an must use that fire to recreate
night — we customarily look acceptance — that Nadav and wings of the Divine presence, improved world — in minia- and not to destroy.
at our fingernails. Why our Avihu were also consumed by the day when the Almighty ture, in which God could dwell
fingernails? a Divine fire! especially extends His “arms” together with humanity: “They And therefore we look at our
to embrace the penitent. Indeed shall make for a Sanctuary so fingers as we make the blessing
The most rational expla- What occasioned such the Midrash (Bereishit Rabbah) that I may dwell in their midst” over fire every Saturday night,
nation is that we can see, in Divine wrath, and what is the teaches us that Adam recited (Exodus Trumah). the beginning of our weekly
the reflection of the light on significance of the eighth day, the psalm for the Sabbath Day “eighth day.” We are telling
one side of our fingers and not which gives the Biblical por- for the first time, genuinely Fire is the human response ourselves that everything —
on the other, the actual power tion its name? uplifted by the understanding to God’s light. But fire is a the entire future of our lives
of light to provide enhanced that there truly existed a road double-edged sword; it can and our world — lies in our
vision. The “eighth day” is indeed back to Eden and that it was strengthen and purify, or it own hands! l
fraught with significance. Let paved with stones of repen- can subvert and petrify; it
The early commentator us return to the initial seven tance and repair. can bring light and warmth, Rabbi Shlomo Riskin is the chief
Rabbi Menahem Meiri (citing days of creation, when the or it can bring cannon fire rabbi of Efrat.
the Gaonim) suggests that and nuclear destruction. The

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address the communities’ most critical priorities
locally, in Israel and around the world.

Parenting in a Pandemic stable foundation to help them get through this moment in time.
Recognize your kids’ feelings of loss. “They’re missing graduation ceremonies,
Jewish experts offer advice on home schooling, talking to kids and building bar and bat mitzvahs, end-of-year dances,” Bryfman said. “These are major mile-
resilience stones that we as a society have determined are important, and we should honor
EVEN IN TIMES OF CALM, the art of parenting is a challenge. But in this that by allowing them to be upset about it.” That goes double for teenagers, he
moment of public health crisis, it’s fraught with a whole new level of uncertainty added: “Gen Z, this is the generation of FOMO and YOLO.”
— and a new form of forced closeness.
Additional tips:
“A lot of us are spending a lot more time with our kids,” said Meredith Lewis, • Don’t minimize a child’s experience by trying to put it in perspective. “The
director of content, education and family experience at PJ Library. “We have to
parent and work, and grocery shop and clean, and we can’t just go out and take last thing you should tell a teenager is ‘When you grow up, you’ll look back
a walk to clear my head. Anxiety is rising.” on this as character-building’ or ‘When I was young ...’”
• Create other rites of passage to help mark those important moments and cre-
Lewis was part of a recent virtual panel of experts including David ate stability. Just as we creatively adapted seder this year, your teen’s bar or bat
Bryfman, CEO of the Jewish Education Project, and Jeremy Fingerman, CEO mitzvah may look different than planned. Your kindergartener’s “graduation”
of Foundation for Jewish Camp, who came together for a lively discussion on or birthday will be celebrated differently. Collaborate and figure out what that
parenting in a pandemic. Here is some of their advice for this moment in time. new configuration will look like, in a way that’s meaningful and joyful. Your
Scale back your own expectations. Throw away your idealized home-schooling children will remember having been “seen,” included and valued.
schedule of limited screen time, family fitness hour and any other regimented, hard- For more Jewish Federation resources on COVID-19, visit jewishphilly.org/
to-reach goals. You’ll only disappoint and exhaust yourself at a time when you need covid19.
to be building up your own resilience — both for your sake, and your children’s.

“What do you need to keep yourself going?’” Lewis said. “Sleep, eat, listen to
your emotions.” And keep a pace that’s sustainable for the longer term.
Talk to your kids in a developmentally appropriate way. The future holds dif-
ficult conversations around money, illness and death; answer their questions
honestly, giving them only as much information as they need. Let them process
and then return to the discussion as often as they like. A few tips:
• Kids’ questions will come. Think about your answers so you aren’t blindsided.
• Kids understand much more than you may imagine. Minimize conversations

you wouldn’t want them overhearing. Try not to have the news on.
• Our feelings aren’t the same as our children’s, and it’s important not to project

our own fears on them. “Even with teenagers, it’s important to understand
that in the absence of their peer group, you’re not their peer, you’re a parent,”
Lewis said.
Academics are secondary right now. “Educators are doing heroic work” by piv-
oting the classroom experience to a virtual one at a moment’s notice, Bryfman
said. That said, the most important part of your kids’ education right now is
a different type of learning: “It’s about connection, relationships and identity.
Hebrew schools are trying to provide opportunities to engage in meaningful
experiences,” less about transmitting knowledge and more about giving kids a

PJC to Host Holocaust Commemoration on Zoom

THE PENNSYLVANIA JEWISH COALITION will present its annual include Gov. Tom Wolf, Attorney General Josh Shapiro, Speaker of the
Pennsylvania Civic Commemoration of the Holocaust in a virtual format Pennsylvania House Mike Turzai and Pennsylvania House Democrat Leader
through Zoom, rather than in person, on April 21. The event is being hosted Frank Dermody.
by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
Eric Failing, executive director of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference,
The PJC said it is hopeful to broaden overall attendance by being able to will deliver an interfaith message.
include those who otherwise would be unable to attend in person.
To register to attend the Zoom ceremony, log in to this link: jewishphilly.
The ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and is expected to last approxi- zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Xw6D26hWT22hkqcIivks9w.
mately 45 minutes.
If you have any questions, e-mail PJC Executive Director Hank Butler at
Although the schedule is still being formed, those invited to speak [email protected].

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ENGAGEMENT COMMUNITYBRIEFS

SIDKOFF-ROSS Project H.O.P.E Finds Home for deliver the food, Domsky said.
Passsover Food “We still got the food to where it was
Sharen and Philip Sidkoff of Bensalem and Beth and Richard FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, Project
Dorfman of Tarzana, California, announce the engagement of H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Everywhere) at needed,” he said. “The project still served its
their children Brooke Joy Sidkoff and Daniel Brent Ross. Temple Sinai has delivered both perishable purpose this year.”
and nonperishable food so area elderly and
Brooke is the travel coordinator for Amazon Studios Original Holocaust survivors can enjoy a Passover meal. Domsky said he wasn’t deterred by this
Series. Daniel is a graduate of The University of California, Los year’s challenges.
Angeles, and a senior vice president of product management for But the coronavirus stopped the regu-
a digital rewards platform. lar program in its tracks this year — social “We’ll be back better and stronger in 2021,”
distancing prevented the hundreds of volun- he said.
Brooke is the granddaughter of the late Gilbert Sidkoff and teers from delivering the food to some 750
the late Miriam and Isadore Klein. Daniel is the grandson of recipients, program founder and coordinator Domsky started coordinating the effort
the late Selma and Elliott Messinger and the late Adrienne and Samuel Domsky said. in his garage in 1997 when local synagogues
Robert Ross. and supermarkets donated enough food for
Problem is, about $20,000 in nonperishable 75 families. It’s evolved into a three-month
Sharing in Brooke food was ordered months in advance through undertaking under the auspices of B’nai
and Daniel’s happiness George’s Market at Dreshertown — well before B’rith’s Liberty Region and become one of the
are Brooke’s sister Jessica the terms “coronavirus” and “social distanc- signature events on Temple Sinai’s calendar.
Sidkoff Morris and ing” were in the world’s lexicon. Domsky Book’s Proceeds to Benefit HAMEC
brother-in-law Derek did say he was able to cancel the orders for Susie Dyshel Sommovilla of Elkins Park
Morris, Daniel’s brother perishable food, which have a much shorter recently self-published a nonfiction account of
Michael Ross, Brooke’s lead time. her cousin’s Holocaust story, with the proceeds
grandmother Gladys from sales going to the Holocaust Awareness
Sidkoff and Daniel’s Still, there was the question of what to do Museum and Education Center of Philadelphia
grandmother Harriett with hundreds of cases of food.
Reicher Messinger. “From Hans to Henry: A Holocaust
The answer turned out to be donating Survivor’s Story,” which was published on lulu.
The couple lives in the food to Jewish Federation of Greater com, tells the story of Henry Froehlich, who
Los Angeles and plans Philadelphia Mitzvah Food Program, which died in 2008 after a career as a photographer in
an October wedding in serves much of the same clientele. the United States. The title refers to his name
Rancho Palos Verdes, change upon arriving in the U.S. l
California. Novick Brothers owner Bill Novick helped

Why Is This Time Different From All Other Times?

SENIORS us find new ways to live our FaceTime, Skype and others, members’ medical supplies. watching the news.
MARCY SHOEMAKER | JE FEATURE lives and be cognizant of the as a way to be closer. Many • Make sure your loved ones • Play board games with
toll on our emotional and Passover services at synagogues
THIS PERIOD OF uncer- physical health issues. were broadcast online. have food and are able to family or friends online.
tainty in our lives will be prepare it. • Cook a new recipe.
known as one of redefining our This is also a time when As a general rule right now, • Check in with your loved • Spend time outside in a
definition of normalcy. many people typically prepare we need to focus on the areas ones via video conferenc-
for the holiday of Passover. of our life that are under our ing, telephone calls, text safe way.
We no longer socialize For them, this time previously control. messages, social media and • Organize items in your
with friends and family in represented the beginning of sending letters. Helping
public, go to restaurants, work- spring and a period of hope This includes recogniz- loved ones connect with oth- home.
places, movies, fitness centers, and renewal. We should con- ing needs in our family and ers can go a long way to ease • Read or listen to a book.
churches and synagogues. tinue to reinforce this theme as friends, making changes in the isolation felt by many. • Listen to music.
Our attire now includes masks we deal with the challenges in how we communicate and Emotional and health issues • Talk to friends and family.
and gloves, and we constantly our daily lives. finding enjoyable and mean- Recognize that the follow- • Write a journal.
search for toilet paper, hand ingful ways to occupy our ing symptoms may occur: • Do a puzzle.
sanitizer and other cleaning This year, as the Passover time. • Increased anxiety • Download a meditation
products. story was recited, a significant • Increased depression
area of reflection was on the Here are some suggestions • A sense of loss and grief app.
Health care workers have plagues. Many individuals and for connecting with others, • A loss of control
become our new heroes families added an additional monitoring our emotional • A loss of routine During this period of social
as they risk their lives car- plague, the coronavirus, to the and health issues, and finding Activities to find enjoyment isolation, we pray that the virus
ing for patients afflicted with list of 10. enjoyable activities: • Watch television shows will pass over us as we continue
COVID-19. Communication and movies and reduce time to find ways to enhance our
We also had to find new ways • Make sure your loved ones lifestyle until we return to a
The challenges of living to celebrate the seder. Many new normal. l
during this time should make people used various forms of are taking their medications.
technology, including Zoom, • Check on your family Marcy Shoemaker is a staff
psychologist at Abramson Center.

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NEWSBRIEFS

Gov. Cuomo Calls on Orthodox Community Pablo Picasso drawing being returned to the heirs of his judge was anti-Semitic, JTA reported.
to Stop Holding Large Gatherings a German-Jewish banker who sold it at loss in 1934 Randy Halprin, 42, was slated for execution on
PRIOR TO PASSOVER, New York Gov. Andrew because he feared it would be confiscated?
Cuomo asked the Orthodox Jewish community not to Oct. 10, 2019, but was granted a stay of execution by
hold large religious gatherings, JTA reported. Well, the drawing — “Head of a Woman” — is now the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
for sale for $10 million.
Cuomo said April 7 that the New York Police Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote that the allegations were
Department will “do what they need to do” to enforce The heirs of Paul von Mendelssohn-Bartholdy asked “deeply disturbing,” but first must be reviewed by the state
social distancing. New York art dealer Larry Gagosian last year if he trial court. That judicial-bias claim awaits review.
would help them sell the drawing if it was ever recov-
“I understand religious gatherings, I understand ered, The Wall Street Journal reported. The heirs said In a May 2019 appeal, Halprin said sentencing
the Jewish Orthodox community. I’m very close to several dozen descendants can’t share one artwork. judge Vickers Cunningham called him anti-Semitic
them, and I have been for many, many years,” he said. slurs.
“But now is not the time for large religious gatherings. The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.,
We’ve paid this price already. We’ve learned this les- acquired the Picasso in 2001 through a donation. The NY Passes Hate Crime Legislation
son. That was New Rochelle in Westchester.” museum announced in March it would return the Honoring Stabbing Victim
drawing “to avoid the heavy toll of litigation,” rather Murders committed in New York due to the victims’
Cuomo referred to the rise of the coronavirus than agreeing the heirs had valid claims to it. race or religion will be considers “acts of domestic
through that suburb in mid- to late March in large terrorism” under a new hate crimes act passed April
part due to Purim services and parties. Von Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, a descendant of 2 by the state legislature, JTA reported.
composer Felix Mendelssohn, sold the pastel along
Large numbers of Chasidic Jews attended a funeral with at least 15 other significant artworks in 1934. The legislation was renamed the Josef Neumann
on April 5 in the Williamsburg neighborhood of He died the following year. His family bank, Bank Hate Crimes Domestic Terrorism Act. It honors
Brooklyn, prompting police to break up the gathering Mendelssohn & Co., was seized by the Nazis in 1938 Neumann, who was stabbed Dec. 28 in the home
with sirens and a public address system. Police didn’t and transferred to non-Jewish ownership. of a Monsey, New York, rabbi. The knife penetrated
arrest or fine anyone. Appeal Denied for Jewish Death Row Inmate Neumann’s skull and his right arm was broken in the
The Supreme Court declined on April 6 to hear the attack. He was in a coma until he died on March 29.
Returned Picasso for Sale for $10 Million appeal of a Jewish death row inmate who alleges that
Remember the story in this space last week about the Four others were injured during the Chanukah
attack. l

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BRALOW CISIK DASH GELLMAN GORDON

David Bralow on April 7, 2020, one day shy Mr. Robert Michael Cisik 81, of Doylestown, Richard Maxwell Dash, April 1, 2020 of Bryn Stuart B. Gellman, 88, an author, public rela- Dr. Paul Gary Gordon, on April 9, 2020. Hus-
of his 90th birthday. Devoted husband of 65 passed away on March 31st, 2020. Bob was Mawr, Pa. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee tions consultant and advocate of victims' band of the late Jeanette (nee Epstein). Fath-
years to Lucy (Maltz), cherished father of born in Pottstown, PA. He taught music in Stein). Devoted father of Leslie (Jeff) Furst, rights, died April 3 at home and at peace. He er of Bruce (Patricia) Gordon, Glenn (Elnora)
Robin (Mitch) Markowitz , the late Dr. Dawn the Utica New York School District and per- Susan (S.E. Haugen) Dash, Lawrence (Caren) built an early career in his native Philadelphia, Gordon and the late Jerry Gordon (Patricia).
Bralow, Pam (Seth) Bralow-Feldman. Ador- formed with the Utica Symphony Orchestra Dash and Steven (Hedy) Dash. Dear brother spent his middle years in Tucson and moved Grandfather of Jesse, Samantha, Silvana, Bi-
ing grandpop and master storyteller to Julian, before moving back to the Montgomery of Alan Dash. Proud grandfather of Evan back east to reunite with a woman he loved. anca and Jenna. Private Graveside Services
Dani and Drew. Dear brother of Mary County area where he taught in the Wis- (Amelia), Aaron, Rachel, Carly, Lauren and Gellman discovered a knack for journalism at are being held. Contributions in his memory
Strauss, the late Max Bralow, the late BeBe sahickon School District for thirty years. He Dylan. Great-grandfather of Annabel. Contri- Germantown High School, where he was may be made to any charity supporting The
Bralow. A Korean War veteran, Dave earned made a commitment to music which spanned butions in his memory may be made to a sports editor of the newspaper and stringer Arts.
his Bachelor's Master's and Ph.D. from the entirety of his life. By the age of thirteen charity of the donors choice. www.levinefu- for The Evening Bulletin. After graduation he
Temple University in Education. An educator Bob was playing music professionally as a neral.com worked weekends on the Bulletin's rewrite GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
for more than 30 meaningful years in the saxophonist, an early testament to his talent. desk, became front-page and sports editor of RAPHAEL-SACKS
Cherry Hill school district 'a vocation, not a He performed with the Johnny Haas Polka JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS the Germantown Courier in 1951, and
job'. An ardent Eagles fan, he was euphoric Band, the Pottstown Band and even filled in mustered into the Army in 1953. After milit- JARRETT
with Super Bowl 2018. He enjoyed decades with the Tommy Dorsey Band when it played FINE ary service in Japan, Gellman enrolled at
of playing tennis and since retirement, was at the Sunnybrook Ballroom in Pottstown. Rider College, rose to editor of the Rider William Jarrett (Bill), passed away on April 7,
addicted to bridge. Dedicated to one another, Later, Bob would answer the call to duty by Pearl K. Fine (nee Krimins) on April 11, 2020. News and won the Ferris Prize for finest 2020, at 93 years old, after living independ-
Lucy and Dave remained deeply in love ap- enlisting in the United States Air Force. He Wife of the late Simon. Mother of Gwen (Jef- journalism student. He graduated in 1957, ently in his Elkins Park residence. He was a
preciative of every moment together. They auditioned for the Air Force Norad Command frey) Worthington and the late Linda (Willi- covered the invention of the transistor for beloved husband of his late wife Jeanne (nee
treasured their circle of friends who en- Band where he won the position of first chair. am) Judd. Sister of David S. Krimins, the late Fairchild Publications and then joined the In- Lempert) of 54 years. A loving and caring
hanced every experience from Southampton The band performed on the Ed Sullivan Show Mervin Krimins and the late Selma Berman. ternational Resistance Company in 1959 as father of Barbara (Andrew) Lewis and An-
Swim Club, the beaches in Atlantic City and and all over the United States. After leaving Grandmother of Julia Worthington, Shana Public Relations Director. From 1962 to 1974 drew Jarrett; dear brother of Bryna (Marvin)
Florida and countless New Year's Eves. Al- the Air Force, Bob earned a Bachelor of Mu- Judd, Nina Judd, Amy Judd Lieberman and he founded and ran Stuart Gellman Asso- Gutkin and the late Irving “Itz” Jarrett; de-
ways up for fun, a show and a bite was their sic and a Master’s Degree in Performance on Michael Judd; also survived by 5 great- ciates, a financial public relations agency. For voted grandfather of Gabrielle and Dylan.
favorite activity. A perpetual optimist, Dave clarinet at West Chester University. grandchildren. Services are private. Contribu- several golden summers at Camp Rockhill, William supported his family as a self-em-
took great joy in life. Quick-witted with a fant- Throughout his years as an educator, Bob tions in her memory may be made to Ab- he was a beloved staff leader by day and the ployed businessman and later as a gaming
astic sense of humor, he reveled in the op- demonstrated an unwavering commitment to ramson Senior Care, 1425 Horsham Rd., terrifying Green Slime monster by night. In supervisor for an Atlantic City casino. He
portunities afforded by technology embra- his profession by consistently setting high North Wales PA 19454. 1978, Gellman moved to Tucson for a life of graduated from Central High School, Class
cing bridge online and his Smartphone. standards for his students, encouraging them service. There he devoted hundreds of volun- 181, in Philadelphia, PA, which holds a dis-
Dave's sunny disposition, kindness, and forti- to do their best. While at Wissahickon he GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S teer hours each year to give practical aid and tinctive honor, with his fellow classmates to
tude will be deeply missed. Donations to St. taught middle school band, elementary band, RAPHAEL SACKS comfort to victims of crime and natural dis- have the most consecutive reunions in the
Jude Children's Hospital or the charity of strings and elementary choirs. After retire- asters. He was an Advocate with the Pima school’s history. He was a respected Navy
your choice would be appreciated. Due to the ment, Bob continued to play in music FORD County Victim Witness Program from 1981 veteran of WWII and was honorably dis-
pandemic, services are private. A Memorial groups—as he did throughout his to 1993, where he co-founded the Critical In- charged. Services and internment are private.
Service will be held at a later date. career—becoming one of Philadelphia’s top L. Marshall Ford of Oreland, PA passed away cident Debriefing Team and was active in Contributions in his memory may be made
Klezmer clarinetists. He would perform not on April 6, 2020. Beloved husband of Judith passage of the Arizona Victim Rights Act. His to: AADD (Association for Adults with Devel-
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S only at celebratory functions, but also at (nee Sandler), loving father of Howard work with crime victims was featured in Life opmental Disabilities), 261 Old York Road,
RAPHAEL-SACKS nursing and retirement facilities where his (Michelle) Ford. Grandfather of Rebecca and Magazine (April 1984) and in Reader's Di- Suite 530, Jenkintown, PA 19046.
music brought comfort to those who needed Benjamin, brother of Richard (Debbie) Ford, gest (Feb. 1985). He served on the local
BRESLAU it most. Bob is survived by his beloved wife and brother-in-law of Rochelle Sandler and Board of Directors of MADD and as mental GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
of 46 years, Marcia Margolis Cisik and his Linda Sandler. He was a wonderful man that health chair of Tucson's Red Cross chapter, RAPHAEL-SACKS
Cynthia Ilene Breslau (nee Berk) on April 11, son, Nick. Due to Covid-19, a gathering of adored his family and friends and will be receiving its Community Relations award in
2020. A retired Social Worker. Sister of Jef- family and friends to celebrate Bob’s life will greatly missed by all who knew him. Contri- 2000. In the 1990s and 2000s he was a Pima JASS
frey (Susan) Berk; also survived by nieces, be held later this year at Cedar Park Cemetery butions in his memory may be sent to the County steering committee member of the
great niece, great nephew and many friends. in Paramus, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family Parkinson’s Foundation. A Celebration of Life National Disaster Medical System, the South- Marlene Jass (Nee Rosenberg), April 5, 2020
Services are private. Contributions in her suggests donations in Robert Cisik’s memory and memorial service will be held at a later ern Arizona DUI Task Force, Mental Health li- of Delanco, NJ. Beloved wife of Stephen.
memory may be made to Janie Perlstein to the Philadelphia Orchestra. One South date. aison for the Tucson Airport Authority Crisis Loving mother of Barbara (Daryn Seltzer)
Fund at Cong. Ohev Shalom of Bucks County, Broad Street, 14th Floor, Philadelphia, PA Response Team and volunteer chaplain at Jass and Susan ‘Samm’(Jack Levin) Jass.
944 2nd Street Pike, Richboro PA 18954. 19107, or www.philorch.org. Please email GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S University Medical Center. He converted his Sister of Sandra and daughter of Selma
Nick at [email protected] for details. RAPHAEL SACKS large home into a popular and eccentric bed Rosenberg (Nee Glassman) and the late
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S and breakfast, forming lasting friendships Howard. Services are private. Marlene’s
RAPHAEL SACKS COHEN FREEDMAN with many guests. Gellman was a frequent senior years were a new beginning as she be-
writer, speaker and trainer on issues of vic- came politically active in Delanco, after mov-
BRESLOW Beatrice Cohen (nee Azrilian), on April 11, Howard Freedman, on April 10, 2020. Hus- timology, loss, grief and life choices. His op- ing from Evesham Township. She served on
2020. Wife of the late Nathan. Mother of band of the late Bernice (nee Gang). Father ed articles appeared in the Arizona Daily Star, Township Committee, served as Mayor, and
Donna Ann Breslow (nee Lande), April 9, Barbara (Dennis) Laynor and Warren (Ellen) of Martin (Ruth) Freedman, Marshall (Lietta) Tucson Citizen and Arizona Jewish Post. Deputy Mayor. She was appointed to and
2020 of Philadelphia, PA. Beloved wife of Cohen. Grandmother of Jeffrey (Anna), Mi- Freedman and Sharon (Joseph) Shelanski. Twice he was nominated for a Jefferson currently served on, Delanco’s Economic Ad-
Jonathan and loving mother of Jordan. De- chael, Jessica (Peter) and Gregory. Great Brother of Robert (Molly) Freedman. Grand- Award for Public Service. In 1990, Gellman visory Board, Delanco Land Use Board, and
voted sister of Marsha Krawitz. Daughter of Grandmother of Natalie and Evelyn. Private father of Amy, Jodi, Robert, Megan, Matthew, published a book called "COPS: The Men and Delanco Recreation Commission. Marlene
the late Harry A. Lande and the late Esther Graveside Services are being held. A Memori- Sophia and Benna. Great Grandfather of Women Behind the Badge," which followed a also served on the Burlington County Board
Lande (nee Krouse). Donna was born and al Service will be held at a future date. Contri- Nathan, Blake, Sadie, Gabriel, Abby and cohort of Tucson police cadets through train- of Social Services. She is well known and ad-
raised in Allentown, PA, and was a distin- butions in her memory may be made to Emma. Private Graveside Services are being ing and their first year as sworn officers of mired in the Burlington County political
guished graduate of George Washington Uni- American Heart Association, www.heart.org, held. Contributions in his memory may be the law. He made time to chronicle his own arena. Contributions in her memory may be
versity in Washington, D.C. Donna’s career or American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org made to a charity of the donor’s choice. family history through more than 1,000 let- made to the Multiple Myeloma Research
spanned over thirty years as an accom- or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, ters, oral histories, photos, film clips and Foundation MMRF, P.O. Box 414238, Boston,
plished accountant and a banking executive. www.stjude.org. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S videos encompassing six generations. He MA 02241-4238, themmrf.org
Additionally, and in recent years, Donna was RAPHAEL-SACKS also taped interviews with his grandchildren
a dedicated philanthropist particularly in the GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S for many years. Gellman returned to his Phil- JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
field of breast cancer. Funeral services will be RAPHAEL-SACKS facebook.com/jewishexponent adelphia roots in 2009 to rekindle a relation-
private. A memorial service will be held in the ship with an old flame, Mimi Kirk, who be- KAUDERER
near future. Contributions can be made to the Honor the memory To place a Memorial Ad came his loving companion for the rest of his
Abramson Cancer Center in Donna’s memory of your loved one... call 215.832.0749 days. He took up volunteering with the Ger- Bernard Kauderer, age 85, died on April 4,
or to a charity of the donor’s choice. mantown-based Northwest Victim Services. 2020. He was an Optometrist who resided in
Call 215.832.0749 to A Community Remembers Gellman is survived by three children from Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. Beloved
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gardener and could often be found tending to his beautiful rose
garden. He appreciated the little things in life and literally wanted
people to stop and smell the roses. He also loved to travel and
experience different cultures, which he did throughout many
countries around the world. In his spare time, he liked to play
golf with his friends and appreciate new wines and microbrews.
He was a big fan of Philadelphia sports and history and would re-
count our institutions from Municipal (JFK) Stadium to the Bul-
letin newspaper to Bond bread. Known for his ability to connect
with people and be a great listener, Mike remembered the details
of people’s lives and their families. When he saw the person
again, he would recount their stories and ask about their family
by name. He was kind and supportive and always lifted people up
with words of encouragement and kindness. He was a good
friend and a wonderful father who loved his family above all else.
Even in his ailing years, his spirit lifted up his family, as cap-
tured in a recent Inquirer article. Mike was a loving father of
Richard Landau (Kate Jacoby), Ruthellen “Rue” Landau (Kerry
Smith), and Suzanne Landau (Robert Auritt); devoted husband of
Dorothy “Dotsy” Landau (nee Witz); cherished grandfather of
Ethan, Zara, Eli, and Rio; and loving brother of Ellis Landau
(Yvette Landau). He is further survived by nieces and nephews,
other relatives and friends. Although he struggled in his later
years with Corticobasal Syndrome, a rare neurological disease,
he handled his illness with dignity and continued to be a champi-
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KLEIN KRICUN LEVIN MAYRO MILLIS

Eliott Klein, 78 years old, of Philadelphia, be- Morrie E. Kricun, M.D., age 82, of Audubon, Hermene Levin, nee Gottlieb, of Langhorne, Patricia Mayro (nee AXILBUND) 87 years, Irving Michael Millis, Mike as everyone called
loved son of the late Simon and Sarah Klein, PA, and formerly of Radnor, PA, died on Sat- PA passed away peacefully at home on passed away on April 10, 2020. Beloved wife him was born November 25th 1926 to Willi-
passed away on April 8th. He was a member urday, April 4, 2020, at Einstein Medical Cen- March, 16 2020. She was born on May 19, of the late Allan D. Mayro, whose family am and Alice Millis (Kaplan). He went to Dob-
of the Central High School 211 class graduat- ter Montgomery. Dr. Kricun was born in Phil- 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA to Sidney and Emma owned the first open air parking lots in Phil- bins vocational school. After school he when
ing in February 1959 and then attended adelphia, PA, on February 23, 1938 and Gottlieb. She was the wife of Dr. Alexander L. adelphia and Atlantic City. Beloved daughter into the Navy, and received an honorable dis-
Dickinson College, graduating in 1963. Fol- graduated from Central High School in Phil- Levin and mother of Barry, Robert and Neil of Edna (nee Levy) and Philadelphia real es- charge in 1946. After the Navy he went to
lowing college, Eliott received his J.D. Law adelphia in 1955 (class 204) and Muhlen- Levin, and Grammy to Tommy, Olivia and tate icon Jacob H. Axilbund (founder of Temple University school of business. At
degree from Penn Law in 1966. Eliott as- berg College in 1959. He graduated from Jef- Ben. Hermene loved her family and enjoyed Lanard & Axilbund, now Colliers Internation- Temple he was Vice President of his fratern-
sisted as co-draftsman of the Pennsylvania ferson Medical College in 1963 and com- entertaining them in her home, which she al Philadelphia. The original firm was foun- ity Zugs. After college he married the love of
Securities Act of 1972. He served as assist- pleted an internship and diagnostic radiology decorated seasonally. She loved music, ded 100 years ago). Cherished mother of Eric his life Gloria Klayman in 1951. Mike and
ant counsel and then chief counsel of the residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in movies, dancing, Chinese food, her “shows”, (Debra), Kurt, Esq. (Tina, Esq.), Pamela, Esq. Gloria had two daughters, Ivy in 1952 and
Pennsylvania Securities Commission for Philadelphia. He was a proud veteran of the shopping for clothes, returning clothes and (The Honorable Denis P. Cohen), Karl (Jef- Sue Ann in 1955. Mike loved his grandchil-
many years. He loved the casino, fishing, and United States Air Force. Dr. Kricun had a long being a positive light in the lives of the people frey) and devoted grandmother of Alexandra dren Freddie, Alexis and Adam and his great
playing tennis. Eliott had a wonderful sense career in radiology and was a Professor of she loved and who loved her. She worked as (Matthew Stevens), the late Elissa Natalie, granddaughter Lilly, but had a very close
of humor and had a very positive outlook Musculoskeletal Radiology at the Hospital of an interior decorator, in fashion, and medical Stephanie, Benjamin, Joshua and Rachel. Be- bond with Freddie. You could see Mike’s face
despite a series of illnesses and disabilities. the University of Pennsylvania. He was a ded- reception. She was laid to rest at the Wash- loved great grandmother of Matthew, Adri- light up when Freddie was in his presence, on
He is survived by loving family and friends. icated and passionate educator, having ington Crossing National Cemetery in New- ana and Jackson. Pat was a graduate of West the phone or communicating on FaceTime.
Donations in his memory can be made to taught radiology to many residents for dec- town, PA. Philadelphia High School and attended the Mike was proud of being a 32nd degree Ma-
charitable organizations of the donor’s ades. He was an accomplished scholar, hav- University of Pennsylvania. She was a long son with the Shriners. Mike traveled the
choice. ing written numerous radiology books, LEWIS time resident of Drexel Park, Pa and Harvey world with Gloria for his two business ven-
chapters and articles. He was a longtime Cedars, NJ. Additionally, Pat was a direct tures, Abby Paper and Omega International,
ROTH GOLDSTEINS' MEMORIAL CHAPEL member of the International Skeletal Society Charlotte Lewis (nee Rosenblatt). March 18, descendant of Nathan Levy, whose ship importing and exporting raw material in the
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY and was awarded a Silver Medal for his last- 2020. Beloved wife of the late Sheldon Lewis. brought the Liberty Bell from England to paper business. Mike was in business with
ing contributions. Dr. Kricun also contrib- Loving mother of Amy Criswell (Albert) and America and of Aaron Levy, a major financier his brother Jerome Stanley Millis. Beside do-
A uted to the field of anthropology by x-raying Marjorie Graff (Myron). Devoted grandmoth- of the Continental Congress and the founder ing business Mike’s favorite part of traveling
COMMUNITY prehistoric humans to determine their health er of Sara Greene (Shannon). Funeral Ser- of Aaronsburg, Pa. in 1786. She was was meeting his business associates and
REMEMBERS status. He studied the pre-colonization Aus- vices were held on March 23, 2020. Contri- crowned runner-up in the Miss Atlantic City their families and learning their traditions
tralian aborigines and coauthored a book of butions in her memory may be made to the Beach Patrol for 1950 and 1951. She repres- along with making the sale. He loved Broad-
MONTHLY Neanderthals. Morrie was a loving and caring American Cancer Society or a charity of the ented the Beach Patrol in the Miss America way, the Jersey shore and traveling the
ARCHIVES person who was well known for his kind donor’s choice. Parade. Pat then went on to have an extens- world. But most of all he loved his family and
deeds and willingness to provide assistance ive modeling career in Atlantic City and Phil- lifelong friends that lived in Philly area. He
OF to those in need. He had many interests and GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S adelphia. Pat was a member of the Jewish was a philanthropist and helped build Beth
JEWISH hobbies including travel, classic cars, and RAPHAEL-SACKS Community Center of Long Beach Island and Shalom synagogue. His name is engraved on
EXPONENT collecting memorabilia, and even authored a a former member of Temple Shalom in the Obolus. He lived in Wyncote, Elkins Park
DEATH book on Elvis. He also had a longtime love of MAGEN Broomall,Pa. Pat had been an active board for over 60 years. Mike was classy in every
NOTICES gardening, nature and animals. Morrie was member of the Bellarmine Guild at St. way, however nothing stood out more than
predeceased by his mother, Esther and fath- Dolores Magen (nee Cohen) of Philadelphia, Joseph's University and served on the Moth- his clothing as he always dressed in the most
ARE er, Dr. A. Alfred Kricun, of Philadelphia. He is Pennsylvania, formerly of Ventnor, New Jer- er's Association for Episcopal Academy, fashionable clothing. Mike lived for 93 won-
AVAILABLE survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Vir- sey passed away on April 4, 2020 at the age while her son Karl was a student there. Pat derful years. Memories he has created will
ginia (Brawner) Kricun and brother, Dr. of 89. Preceded in death by her beloved hus- was a tireless sports fan, especially football. live on for generations through his children,
ONLINE. Robert (Stephanie) Kricun. He was also the band, Samuel Magen; Dolores "Cookie" is She was known for her wit, sense of humor, grandchildren and great grandchild and loyal
proud uncle of Dr. Ashley K. (Ross) Summer survived by her son, Barry Magen, and her intellect and her many parties. She was the lifelong friends. We love you Mike. Rest in
www.jewishexponent.com and Dr. Bret J. (Hilary) Kricun and great daughter, Barbara (Jeff Jerome) Magen; she family matriarch and will be deeply missed by peace. We will miss you but never forget the
nieces and nephews, Jacob and Ella Summer is also survived by her two devoted grand- all. Donations in her memory may be made to impact you have had on all our lives. A celeb-
and Eva and Samuel Kricun. He is also sur- sons, Jonathan (Sarah) Magen and Ari the Providence Animal Shelter, 555 Sandy ration of his life will be held at later date.
vived by his many loving cousins, including Magen; Cheryl Magen and her great-grand- Bank Road, Media, Pa. 19063 or to Francis- Contributions in his memory can be made to
Marilyn (Wernick) Toub who was like a sister daughter, Beatrice Magen. Donations in vale Home for Smaller Animals, 328 Upper Abramson Senior Care, 1425 Horsham Road,
to him. Funeral service and interment in Har Dolores' memory may be made in accord- Gulph Road Radnor, Pa. 19087. North Wales, Pa 19454 or to Keneseth Israel,
Jehuda Private. The family will hold a me- ance with the donors wishes. 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park Pa 19027.
morial service in the future to celebrate Mor- GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
rie's life when it is safe to do so. In lieu of GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
flowers, memorial contributions can be made RAPHAEL-SACKS
to The Kricun Charitable Trust, Chester A Community PERLOFF
County Community Foundation, 28 W. Mar- To place a Memorial Ad Remembers
ket Street, West Chester, PA 19382 or call 215.832.0749 Evelyn Perloff (nee Silver), age 88, died
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the Marple Public Library. RAPHAEL-SACKS

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POLOKOFF SCHULTZ SKALER Rabin’s Grandson Wishes Coronavirus on
Netanyahu, Then Apologizes
Elaine Polokoff (nee Wilderman) on April 7, Helene (Hinda) Iris Schultz, Social Worker, Mary Skaler of Atlantic City passed away on YONATAN BEN ARTZI, the grandson of assassinated Prime
2020. Beloved mother of Ira Klein and Beth 88, of Roseland, passed away peacefully on April 2nd. She was born in Kansas City, Mis- Minister Yitzhak Rabin, said in a tweet that he hoped Prime
Finley and mother-in-law to Tricia Klein. Ad- April 3rd. Services were held April 6th at Ce- souri, grew up in Kansas City, and was very Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would contract the coronavirus,
ored Grandmother to David, Michael, Dani- dar Park Cemetery in Paramus. She is sur- close to her family. In 1965, Mary met the before later apologizing, JTA reported.
elle and Sammy. Beloved Aunt to Meryl and vived by her husband, Sydney of almost 63 love of her life, who was stationed in the Air
Alan, adored sister and sister-in-law to Paula years, her daughters Abby Shulman (Roy) of Force, and moved to the east coast when he “If Netanyahu lied to the Israeli nation and in fact only pulled
and Arnold Strauss, and brother Jules. Livingston and Randi Morris (Steven) and was discharged, where she raised her own a trick by saying, ‘We need an emergency unity coronavirus
Elaine’s spirit will be missed deeply by all. four grandchildren, Rachel, Ali, Chloe and family. Mary and her husband, Barry, were government’ and actually meaning elections, then he deserves
She touched so many people (even though Max. Helene was born in Philadelphia to Mol- together and inseparable for over 50 years. coronavirus and live out the rest of his days sick in prison,” the
she was a Dallas Cowboys fan). Services and lie and Abe Romer. She was a devoted wife, Mary was a very loving and understanding April 7 tweet said.
interment are private. Donations in her mother and grandmother and friend. She was person who always put her family first bey-
memory may be made to the Madlyn and Le- raised in Philadelphia and moved to Al- ond all else. She had a very deep and uncon- Later that day, Ben Artzi deleted the tweet and apologized.
onard Abramson Center for Jewish Life (ht- lentown with Sydney in 1959 where they ditional love for her family. Mary enjoyed go- “I don’t wish for anyone to get sick with coronavirus,
tps://www.abramsonseniorcare.org/donate/). raised their family. She also lived in Boynton ing to the Tropicana and was also a very including Netanyahu. Apologies for that,” he tweeted.
Beach, Florida before coming to Roseland, quick-witted person. She was very sharp Ben Artzi is a frequent critic of Netanyahu. His family has
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S New Jersey. Helene was a stay-at-home minded and always knew how to handle blamed Netanyahu for incitement leading to Rabin’s 1995 murder.
RAPHAEL SACKS mother who volunteered her time to numer- people and life. Mary was admired for all of The Likud party criticized Ben Artzi in a tweet of its own.
ous organizations in Allentown including Wo- her wonderful traits by family and friends. “Even when the prime minister is saving the lives of Israeli
ROSENTHAL men’s American ORT, Hadassah, Temple She was a very special person and will be citizens, the hate knows no limit,” Likud wrote. “Do you think
Beth El, and the Allentown JCC. She went missed. Mary is survived by her husband, Dr. anyone will open an investigation against him?”
Rita Rosenthal (nee Brand). April 8, 2020. back to finish her degree at Cedar Crest Col- Barry Skaler, daughter, Isabelle, daughter,
Mother of Samuel Jay Rosenthal (Stacy Bar- lege where she graduated magna cum laude Debby (Asher), and her 5-year-old grand- Earthquake Rattles Southern Israel
ish) and Dr. Michael Rosenthal (Donna). Sis- and received her Master's degree from Mary- daughter, Nessel, that she termed "Special The southern Israeli city of Eilat felt an earthquake measuring
ter of Steven Brand and the late Eileen wood College Graduate School of Social Nessel.” Contributions in Mary’s memory 4.3 on the Richter scale on April 5, JTA reported.
Hirshorn. Grandmother of Abraham, Tovah, Work. She then worked as a Social Worker may be made to Shirat Hayam, 700 N.
Manny, and Anna. Funeral services were for the Catholic Agencies in Allentown Swarthmore Avenue, Ventnor, NJ 08406. The epicenter of the morning earthquake was about 60 miles
private. Contributions in her memory may be Pennsylvania. She liked to travel and was a south of Eilat in the Red Sea, according to the Geological Survey
made to any charity involving Israel. talented artist who, among other things, en- ROTH-GOLDSTEINS’ MEMORIAL CHAPEL of Israel’s seismology division, and reportedly felt as far as
joyed painting portraits of her grandchildren. Dimona, nearly 150 miles away.
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S Arrangements were by J L Apter Memorial WOOLMAN
RAPHAEL-SACKS Chapels of Cedar Grove. There were no reports of damage or injuries.
Stanley Woolman of Bala Cynwyd, PA passed Petra, which is Jordan’s news agency, reported a 4.6
SCHULTZ J L APTER away on April 4, 2020. Beloved husband of earthquake in Aqaba at the same time.
MEMORIAL CHAPEL Madaleine (nee Kovler), loving father of The Dead Sea Fault stretches from Africa to Turkey, with the
Sydney Schultz, Certified Public Accountant, Steven (Charlene) Woolman and Janet Wool- last major earthquake along it in 1927. Earthquakes are reported
89 passed away peacefully on April 7, 2020 SEROT man (Michael Rafferty). Grandfather of Laura to strike the fault every 80 to 100 years, and Israeli officials say
in Roseland, New Jersey, four days after the and Nicole, brother of Rochelle Lependorf, the country isn’t prepared for the natural disaster.
passing of Helene, his wife of almost 63 Abraham Serot, on April 6, 2020. Beloved uncle of Scott and Jeffrey Lependorf. Adored
years. Services were held April 12th. He is husband of the late Sylvia (nee Moss); Lov- by his extended family, Kenneth, Colette, Maccabiah Games Postponed Until 2022
survived by his loving daughters Abby (Roy) ing and cherished father of Lauren Serot- Carly and Natalie Schwartz. He will be greatly The Maccabi World Union announced April 2 that the 2021
and Randi (Steven) and his four grandchil- Yaron; Adored grandfather of Ari and Mi- missed by his family and friends. Contribu- Maccabiah Games would be pushed back a year because of the
dren, Rachel, Ali, Chloe and Max. Sydney was chael. Admired Uncle and Great-Uncle. Abe tions in his memory may be sent to a charity coronavirus pandemic.
born in Philadelphia on August 23, 1930 to was a WWII veteran, self-made businessman, of the donor’s choice. Celebration of life and
Elizabeth and Albert Schultz. Sydney was a philanthropist, Zionist and proud Jewish pat- memorial service will be held at a later date. The organization said the reason for the delay was so the 21st
devoted brother, husband, father, father-in- ron. Abe was the patriarch of the family and games wouldn’t coincide with the Tokyo Olympics, which were
law, grandfather and friend. He was raised in he passed away surrounded by his daughter, GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S postponed from 2020 to 2021 last month.
West Philadelphia and was stationed as the grandchildren, and exceptional caretaker. RAPHAEL SACKS
manager of the Officers’ Club in Salt Lake Abe’s memory will be a blessing to all fortu- Jewish athletes will thus be able to participate in both events.
City during the Korean War. Syd returned to nate enough to have known him. Services Athletes from more than 80 countries travel to Israel every
Philadelphia to earn his BA in Accounting and interment are Private. Contributions in four years to compete in the Maccabiah Games.
from Temple University in 1954. Sydney his memory may be made to Chabad at Pitt,
moved to Allentown with his wife where they 215 Lytton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Egg Shortage Alleviated
raised their family. He also lived in Boynton Israelis were able to celebrate Passover with eggs as three planes
Beach, Florida before coming to Roseland, GOLDSTEINS; ROSENBERG'S delivered about 1.8 million eggs from Europe on April 7, The
New Jersey. In Allentown, Sydney worked as RAPHAEL-SACKS Times of Israel reported.
a CPA and went on to become a partner at
Berg, Schultz & Green, CPAs. He was active With another two planes expected to arrive, about 3 million
in numerous community organizations and eggs in all reached Israel.
served as the President of Temple Beth El
Men’s Club and President of The Allentown The five 787 Dreamliner jets used were operated by El Al. To
JCC. Syd was an avid golfer, card player, and make the most of the available space, egg crates were strapped
enjoyed traveling throughout the world. Syd into passenger seats, while pallets of eggs were loaded into the
was a kind, generous man who doted on his planes’ cargo bays.
daughters and grandchildren and loved his
wife so much he could not wait to be with her Two of the planes that arrived April 7 came from Lisbon,
again. Arrangements are by J. L. Apter Me- Portugal, with the third from Kyiv, Ukraine.
morial Chapels of Cedar Grove…(973)239-
4200. The M. Lasser Co., an Israeli purveyor of eggs for more than
70 years, paid for the deliveries. l
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The Leadership Development Program, an affinity group of
the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s NextGen, held
its final session of the season on April 5 via Zoom. Attendees
heard from Brian Gralnick, director of social responsibility at
the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, and Galia Godel,
LGBTQ initiative program manager at the Jewish Family and
Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia.

Clockwise from left: Andrea Cantor, NextGen associate at the Jewish
Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Galia Godel and Brian Gralnick

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On April 7, via Zoom, students at Kellman Brown Academy On March 26, volunteers packed hundreds
participated in a model seder with residents at Lions Gate, a of meals donated by local companies at
senior living community in Voorhees, New Jersey. Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.

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As the generations of your family gathers around the Seder table to celebrate
Pesach and to ask the four questions, we have 4 other questions to ask you.

• Why leave important decisions to others when you are able to choose together?
• Why leave the financial burden to the next generation?
• Why not encourage the next generation to stay together?
• When will you make an appointment to visit Roosevelt or Shalom

for a personal planning guide and a park tour?

We at Roosevelt and Shalom Memorial Park are honored
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