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LOCAL Jewish Cemeteries,
Can’t Find a Taker
AJC Remembers
1994 Bombing JON MARKS | JE STAFF
in Argentina
No charges yet in CONTRARY TO PUBLISHED reports, Sara Atkins was arrested July 19 while protesting against the proposed health care bills at Sen.
attack that killed 85 Islamic nonpro t organization Celebrate Pat Toomey’s o ce in Washington, D.C.
and wounded 300. Mercy has every intention of ful lling its
$100,000 nancial pledge to help restore the Photo provided
Page 4 Jewish Golden Hill Cemetery in Lakewood,
Colo., according to founding director and Mom of Five: Facing
LOCAL Philadelphia resident Tarek El-Messidi. Arrest Worth the Fight
for Health Care
Sport Promotes El-Messidi, whose earlier o er to help
Peace Via Frisbee restore the vandalized portions of the RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF “Have fun getting arrested,” one told her.
Ultimate Frisbee Mount Carmel Cemetery in Wissinoming More than 400 people from across
unites Jews, Arabs was found to be unnecessary, said he’s IT’S NOT EVERY day that your family is the country ooded the capital on July
and Palestinians. awaiting a detailed proposal from Golden proud of you for getting arrested. 19 for a demonstration organized by
Hill Executive Director Neal Price before Housing Works to share personal stories
Page 6 determining how best to disburse the funds. Sara Atkins said goodnight to her kids with senators of how the proposed repeal
before leaving Wynnewood for Washing- of the A ordable Care Act will impact
LOCAL at cemetery has fallen into disrepair. ton, D.C., telling them how she is ghting their lives.
Of his more-local idea, hatched a er for their health.
Fire Claims about 100 headstones were found toppled
Elderly Couple at Mount Carmel, El-Messidi said Naomi
Roy and Helen Adler, CEO of the Jewish Federation of
Finestone were Greater Philadelphia, told him the o er
both 98. was appreciated but not needed.
“We raised a great deal of money,” Adler
Page 10 said. “I thanked him for his o er, but at
the time of his o er, we’d already raised
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Commemorating Lives Lost in AMIA Bombing
Continues as AJC Mission

LOCAL report, released to the public in with “AMIA: 23 Years Without From left: Morris Gocial, AJC Philadelphia president; Minister Alicia
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF 2013, that Iran was responsible. Justice” featuring speakers such Falkowski, head of Consular Section, Embassy of Argentina; Alicia Kerber,
He identi ed several Iranian as Ambassador Dani Dayan, Consul of Mexico in Philadelphia; Peter Longstreth, president of the Con-
DANIEL LOZA will always o cials and a connection with consul general of Israel in New sular Corps Association of Philadelphia and Honorary Consul of Uruguay;
remember what he was doing Hezbollah in the attack. York, and Minister Alicia Fal- and Ambassador Dani Dayan, Consul General of Israel in New York
on July 18, 1994. kowski, head of the the con-
He accused former Argentine sular section of the Embassy of Photo by Christopher Brown
He was a 23-year-old law President Cristina Fernández de Argentina in Washington, D.C.
student in Buenos Aires when Kirchner, as well as Héctor Tim- father le Europe and came in his childhood. He pointed to
the Asociación Mutual Israelita erman, her foreign minister, and Bronstein went to Buenos through Argentina on his way the way Iran has been treated
Argentina (AMIA) was bombed “top Argentine o cials of try- Aires in 1995, leaving her to the United States, spending since — a contrast to how he
in a terrorist attack, killing 85 ing to cover up a deal to shield 1-year-old daughter at home four years there. feels it should be treated.
people and leaving 300 wound- Iranian o cials,” an article in and spending three weeks
ed. is followed a 1992 suicide helping to clean up the devas- “Argentina opened its arms “ e most important thing
bombing on the Israeli embassy e New York Times recounted. tation of the attack. to my grandfather, and I feel is that we all know who perpe-
in Buenos Aires. But hours before he was to pres- indebted to the country for trated this crime,” he said, “and
ent his ndings in January 2015, “It was very emotional,” she doing that,” she said. I am afraid that not only the
“It happened, and the whole Nisman was mysteriously found said. “ eir biggest fear was that individuals that were involved
country stopped,” recalled Loza, dead in his apartment. they would be forgotten and A quiet lled the room as were not brought to justice,
a real estate broker and head of there would be no resolution guests read aloud the names also the regime that is behind
organizing group Argentinos President Mauricio Mac- and we promised our friends of the 85 who perished in the this crime has not been treated
en Philadelphia. “It was like you ri, who replaced Kirchner, there that we would keep the attack and lit yahrzeit candles. by the international communi-
stop everything in one second, has said in reports that he is issue alive. So every year in ty the way it should. Actually,
everybody. Like what happened “determined” to solve the mys- Philadelphia, I feel a personal AJC Philadelphia Chairman the opposite happened.”
here [on] 9/11, anybody will tell terious death. responsibility to do a program Fred Strober concluded the pro-
you what you are doing that like this and to keep the issue gram with a moment of silence. He pointed to the interna-
exact moment that you found e lack of a formal con- alive — especially since 23 years tional community’s “embrace”
out what was going on with the viction is something that has later, my daughter just gradu- For him, the annual pro- of Iran by welcoming it to the
twin towers. e same thing led AJC Philadelphia/Southern ated from college and is now gram represents a commitment “family of nations” when it
happened in my country.” New Jersey Regional Direc- working in New York and still to remembering the victims should have done the opposite,
tor Marcia Bronstein to con- there’s no resolution for every- and keeping the event alive. he said.
Twenty-three years later, tinue to commemorate it and body who lost relatives.”
no one has been convicted for remember the victims — and “ ey need to be remem- “We are not talking only
the attack. Government spe- call for justice. In addition to the emotional bered because somehow or oth- about the regime that com-
cial prosecutor Alberto Nis- connection to Argentina and er, they have unfortunately been mitted that heinous crime
man concluded in a 500-page On July 18, AJC Philadel- the AMIA bombing, she feels a swept aside,” he said. “At some in AMIA,” he said, “we are
phia/Southern New Jersey personal one, too. Her grand- point, the world will get to come talking about a regime that
organized its annual remem- to see that there was a horrible continues to call for the exter-
brance of the AMIA bombing thing here done and we will do mination of the state of Israel
everything we can to prevent it so, unfortunately, the family of
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Creating ‘Ultimate Peace’ in the Middle East

SPORTS e organization o ers a there to have a positive, shared special sauce
RACHEL WINICOV | JE INTERN summer camp in Ashkelon, experience,” Henkin said. is spirit of the
programming in local commu- “ ey bring back a whole new game,” he said.
TO BRING PEACE to the nities and a high school Lead- understanding of the other side “The off-field
Middle East, organizers are ers-in-Training (LIT) initiative. to their communities.” applications
turning to an unlikely solution to their day-
— ultimate Frisbee. Hannah Henkin, a Radnor David Barkan, who grew up to-day life are
native, has been involved with in Philadelphia and attended astounding.”
e sport’s guiding princi- the camp since 2010. e recent Akiba Hebrew Academy, now Spirit of the
ples of respect and friendship University of Michigan graduate Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Acad- game refers to
have united hundreds of Israeli started in the LIT program and emy, created Ultimate Peace the main rule of
Arab, Israeli Jewish and Pales- has returned as a coach three in 2008. ultimate: Con- Cornell University sophomore Dena Behar of Penn
tinian youth, who play together times, most recently in 2015. tenders must
through Ultimate Peace. “We’re teaching kids how respect fellow Valley catches a disc during a game of ultimate
“ ey’re there to learn and to solve con icts on the eld
play ultimate, but really, they’re because there’s no referee. Our Frisbee. Photo provided

players by mak-
ing fair calls during games. when it comes to Judaism. You
At most levels, ultimate lacks have to have a conversation
referees, and players govern with di erent opinions and talk
themselves, employing spirit of it out. at’s what the entire
Summer CD Sale the game to enforce fouls or Talmud is about. at’s really
Relax and put your money to work out-of-boundaries, even against what spirit of the game is,” she
their own team. said, explaining how a contest-
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Points are scored when a player Rosen noted, “ ere’s a real-
Call now or visit a branch throws the disc, also known as ly beautiful community” sur-
a Frisbee, to a teammate in the rounding the game.
610.668.4700 opponent’s end zone. e sport Dena Behar, of Penn Valley,
does not permit running with concurred. e Cornell Uni-
*(APY) means Annual Percentage Yield. CD promotion available in-branch only. $5,000 minimum the disc, so the game moves versity sophomore values the
deposit required. Deposit must be funds not already held at Royal Bank America. No brokered quickly as players rocket the sport’s dedicated community.
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earnings. Management may discontinue promotion at any time. catch it rst. ing up, like gymnastics,” she
For Ultimate Peace, the said. “[In gymnastics] we were
sport transcends boundaries. told to focus on ourselves. Spir-
“ ey’re best friends. Jews it wasn’t important.”
and Arabs going to each other’s Behar was captain of the
houses. eir families know girl’s ultimate team at Low-
each other,” Barkan said. er Merion High School and
In America, ultimate is also plays on Cornell’s varsity
reaching the Jewish community. women’s team.
Rabbi Ariella Rosen is an e sport attracts an array
avid ultimate player, having of Jewish players.
learned the sport at summer “ ere’s a modern Ortho-
camp. e spiritual leader at dox girl on our team,” Behar
Adath Israel plays in a summer said. “It’s super normal. e
league and worked with Ulti- boys’ team has a modern
mate Peace’s community ini- Orthodox player, too. He just
tiatives between 2011 and 2012. can’t drive to tournaments on
As she entered college, the Friday night or Saturday.
sport became a fun way to stay “Any sport can bring people
active and bond with new peers. together,” Behar said, although
She noted there’s interest ultimate’s emphasis on friendly
in teaching a class about the competition means opponents
royalbankamerica.com parallels between ultimate and can battle through an intense

Judaism and o ered a brief game yet share embraces a er
synthesis. the clock stops. “It bridges
“ ere’s not really one truth divides.”

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the facility, njbiz.com reported. installing white PVC pipe on diverse Jewish voices
utility poles that were being used
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modern facilities in New Jersey.
Some Jews consider the eruv
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will remain in Newark. to allow them to continue cer-
tain activities on the Sabbath,
e layo s will be e ective including pushing strollers and
as of Sept. 14; the company’s carrying keys. e eruv was to
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Wonder Woman II
Manischewitz, which is 129 Announced
years old, was bought in recent Everyone’s favorite superhero
years by Sankaty Advisors, a in 2017 — played by Israeli Jew
division of private equity rm Gal Gadot — will return in a
Bain Capital. sequel called Wonder Woman
II, ABC News reported.
Three Jewish Cemeteries
Vandalized in Hartford, During a Comic-Con pre-
Conn. sentation July 22, Warner Bros.
About 60 gravestones in three
Jewish cemeteries in Hartford, ashed a title card with the
Conn., were toppled last week, words Wonder Woman II, but
the Hartford Courant reported. said nothing else about it.

Police said the vandalism A sequel really isn’t a sur-
did not appear to be a hate prise, considering the origi-
crime because anti-Semitic nal has earned $389 million
phrases and symbols were not from North American the-
found at the cemeteries. aters, making it the sum-
mer’s highest-grossing film,
“It appears to be a random according to boxofficemojo.
desecration, a cowardly act of com.
vandalism,” Howard Sovron-
sky, head of the Greater Hart- That site noted that Won-
ford Jewish Federation, told the der Woman has also earned
newspaper. about $390 million overseas
for a total gross of nearly
Sovronksy said some of the $780 million.
toppled headstones are broken,
and the cost of repairs is being
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FLASHBACK

July ’17 in the Exponent: on business in New York City,
Jewish Organizations Meet while Maurice Goldberg, 24,
With Future President was a jewelry salesman work-
ing at Strawbridge & Clothier.

e elder Goldberg also appar-
ently attended night school at
the University of Pennsylva-
nia’s Wharton School and was
Food Conservation at Issue a lieutenant in the Philadel-
phia Reserve O cers.
At the conference, Hoover JEWS IN Rabbis Max D. Klein of
ANDY GOTLIEB | JE MANAGING EDITOR THE SERVICE Congregation Adath Jeshurun
and Rabbi David B. Swiren of
pleaded with those present district and residing at 1623
WHILE WORLD WAR I — including, among others, North Franklin street,” accord-
raged across Europe, the Con- representatives of the Fed- A PAGE 9 article “conduct- ing to the article, which called the Monte ore Congregation
ference of Representatives eration of American Zion- ed for the Jewish Exponent it a “remarkable coincidence.” also were dra ed, but their
of National Jewish Organi- ists, the American Union of by Frank J. Rubenstein” Harry Goldberg, 22, was clergy status exempted them
zations met in Washington, Roumanian Jews, Indepen- (whatever that means) described as a salesman away from serving. l
D.C. on July 17, 1917 to talk dent Order B’nai B’rith, the details Philadelphians who
about dealing with war-relat- Young Men’s Hebrew Associ- had joined the military.
ed food shortages. ation and the Intercollegiate A er noting a handful
“ ere is a shortage of noth- Menorah Association — to of men who had received
ing less than 350 millions of encourage conservation by commissions in the O cers’
bushels of wheat. If the nations their members. Reserve Corps, enlistments
of Europe are to survive, if “Now conservation is in for the Army, Marines,
the war is to be brought to fact a matter of petty detail; the Navy, First Pennsylvania
a successful termination, this direction by which wastes are Infantry, ird Pennsyl-
problem of conservation is to be eliminated and by which vania Infantry and Head-
imperative and must command savings are to be made, must quarters Train and Military
our serious consideration,” the be reduced to actual tangible Police were listed.
article in the July 27, 1917 Jew- terms that are understandable ose dra ed were cov- ENnagmagein:gBDryanys.MMaewanrinTgfeurlrMacoem/ents.
ish Exponent reported. in every kitchen in the United
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Local Cantors To Mix Musical Genres roll. “It’s a little bit of every-
Down the Shore thing. We’ll be singing some of
our favorite pieces. We’ll mix
MUSIC Island and do a concert. ▲ From left: Elizabeth Shammash, Rebecca Schwartz and Sandy Bernstein up the genres and make it a
JON MARKS | JE STAFF “So she basically said to me, Photo by Gaston Berstein fun, energetic and professional
concert. Hopefully a er this,
WHEN YOU THINK of a can- ‘Let’s have some fun together and cantors Jen Cohen of Temple at Congregation Beth El-Ner they’ll realize cantors can do
tor, what usually comes to mind sing some songs.’ It’s been in the Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill, Tamid in Broomall since 2014. more than they hear on the
is someone in clerical garb sing- works about six months. Lizzie N.J.; Alisa Pomerantz-Boro of “With a concert like this, they bimah. Cantors are artists, too.”
ing a familiar melody to a prayer. [Shammash] I met a few years ago Congregation Beth El in Voor- get to hear music they don’t
when I gave her guitar lessons. hees, N.J.; and Magda Fishman normally hear in shul. It’s The trick when you’re
Yes, you can tell he or she of Temple Beth El in Stam- exciting and fun to hear us do mixing musical metaphors —
has an outstanding, o en “It’ll be an amazing reper- ford, Conn., have performed in other types of music.” so to speak — is making a
powerful voice. But once you toire. We’ll be doing all genres. Chicago, Stamford, Detroit and ey’ll be joined by Dave smooth transition.
leave the shul you probably I’ll be singing Etta James and three di erent Ohio cities, as Schlosberg on the piano, with
don’t give the experience a ‘On my Own’ from Les Mis. well as closer to home. Gaston Bernstein, Sandy’s hus- “ e key to this is program-
second thought. Sandy and Lizzie are doing ‘For Bernstein, who organized band, on percussion. ming it right,” Shammash said.
Good’ from Wicked. And we’ll the event, can identify with “We all have di erent styles, “I’m a lyric mezzo. Sandy is a
at likely won’t be the case be doing some duets and trios, that feeling. which blend together beauti- lyric coloratura. Rebecca is an
on July 30 when Cantor Eliza- along with original music.” “When we’re on the bimah, fully,” said Bernstein, who was alto with a jazz and folk sing-
beth Shammash, Hazzan Sandy they’re used to hearing us do classically trained in opera and ing background. For it to have
Bernstein and cantorial soloist at’s not exactly the stu the liturgy part of the service,” also has a background in musi- depth and be meaningful, we
Rebecca Schwartz take the JCC your father or grandfather’s explained Bernstein, cantor cal theater, jazz and rock ’n’ want to balance out the solos,
of Long Beach Island stage for cantor normally sings. duets and trios. is is a pro-
“ ree Sopranos,” a musical gram picked with summer and
potpourri incorporating every- “I love it,” said Shammash, the beach in mind, so we want
thing from Broadway to opera cantor at Tiferet Bet Israel in to keep it fun and light.”
to rock ’n’ roll to Jewish music. Blue Bell since 2007. “It’s real-
ly a treat to both expand our at’s because when they
And, most of all, fun. repertoire and go back to what get right down to it, they’re
“Sandy and I are close we’ve done in the past. simply friends doing what they
friends,” said Schwartz, canto- love best.
rial soloist at Congregation Kol “And being in front of an
Ami in Elkins Park, who’s pro- audience takes on a di erent “As long as there isn’t com-
duced four albums of Jewish vibe than being in front of a petition among the cantors it’s
music and written numerous congregation to lead prayer. It’s usually ne,” said Schwartz, who
songs over her career. “One important for cantors to show joined Kol Ami as musical direc-
of her congregants asked her di erent sides of themselves — tor in 2008. “We’re just three
to come down to Long Beach what we’re capable of.” women who are not only friends
but love to sing together.” l
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Doctoral Candidate Explores History of
’70s-Era Abortions in Jewish Elkins Park

LOCAL Gross’ family kept quiet about think about, and I got more on di erent levels of [Judaism],
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF most of her Jewish heritage, but and more interested in what they’ve lived in two worlds basi-
she wanted to explore more. is in between these war times. cally, between American law
IS JUDAISM PRO CHOICE Her mother’s family came to How do people deal with and Jewish law, and they’re not
or pro-life? America, while her father’s family things when there’s no war, in always in tune with each other.” Photo provided
spread out among other countries. peaceful times?” Since she’s interviewed those
The answer is rather Her grandfather’s family tried to e idea of family came to two women, who she found by year anniversary. “Jewish values
nuanced, and personal. get to America in 1938, but they mind, especially during the reaching out to local synagogues, include respect for women and
never heard from them again. 2016 U.S. presidential election rabbis and on social media, the respect for families, and if we
As opposed to many vocal In the hopes of ever reunit- when she heard the issue of struggle to nd more interview- care about that then we certain-
Catholic or Christian organi- ing, Gross said their family abortion rights brought into ees made Gross realize even ly are aligning ourselves with
zations, Jewish law states that always had a way to recognize the limelight again. more how sensitive it is to cap- Planned Parenthood’s work to
life begins at birth, not concep- each other when moving to “Halakha allowed abor- ture these personal experiences. ensure that women’s reproduc-
tion. Still, feticide is generally another country: ey denoted tion and had a far more lib- “It’s so important to know tive rights are respected, and
prohibited, with a punishment their last name, Meyer, with eral approach on this topic where you come from and children are brought into the
set in writing in the Torah. two dots above the “Y.” than American law did in the what happened,” she added. world wanted and loved.”
Even at 91, her grandmother ’70s,” she continued. “I initially “Even though it’s 40 years ago,
A 2015 Pew Research Center told her before her move to wanted to capture how women it seems to be very hard for ere’s plenty of research
study reported that 83 percent Elkins Park, “Oh, maybe you imagined their family life and a woman to come out with on abortion from a statistical
of American Jews — more than can nd somebody over there.” having children and their role that [story]. … Even though it’s approach, Gross noted, but few
any other religious group listed Gross moved to Elkins Park as a mother.” legal, people don’t feel the free- personal collections of stories
— believe abortion should be a year ago — she has family she Women face a lot of pres- dom that the law really gives that explain the experience,
“legal in all/most cases.” Fif- wanted to be close to in Blue Bell sure to have a family while also you in a society in a moral or especially of Jewish women.
teen percent deemed it illegal, — where she’s spent time read- balancing a career, Gross said, ethical manner.” As such, she believes it is an
while 2 percent were unsure. ing about the history of the area. among other social roles, and she e issue of abortion is o en important corner of history
In the 1970s, the area was was curious if and how the issue followed by religious morality that must be explored further.
But before Roe v. Wade about 80 percent Jewish, she of abortion fell into those roles. — both positively and nega-
declared abortions legal in 1973, noted, and she wondered how So far, she’s interviewed two tively — which is even some- “Having a baby changes
what did Jewish women do? Jewish women dealt with abor- women — two sisters in their thing Planned Parenthood has your life. It comes with so much
tions before the U.S. Supreme 80s, one of whom had an abor- long partnered with. e orga- responsibility, and that is not just
Julia Gross, a Ph.D. student Court struck down bans on the tion before it was legal and one nization has had a clergy advi- a temporary thing,” she said.“It’s
at Otto-von-Guericke-Univer- procedures in 1973. a er — though she needs about sory board, currently including one of the most important deci-
sität Magdeburg in Germany, “ at was the point where 20 women who identify as Jew- two rabbis, since 1943. sions one has to make.” l
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Reliving History in Chattanooga: GETTING THERE
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum e Tennessee Valley Railroad
and Civil War Battlefields
Museum and the battle elds
T R AVEL around Chattanooga were deci- ating railroad museum and ary Ridge, the site of a major require a car for access.
JEFF AND VIRGINIA ORENSTEIN | sive in the defeat of the Confed- numerous Civil War battle eld Civil War battle. • By air, Chattanooga Inter-
JE FEATURE eracy and the eventual end of monuments and national parks To get a good sense of the
the war, and railroads played a interpretative centers and his- carnage that took place around national Airport (CHA) is
A VISIT TO Chattanooga prominent part in both. torical sites. Chattanooga in the 1860s, a 3 miles from the Tennessee
is an opportunity to experi- When the war ended, the e Tennessee Valley Rail- visit to the Chickamauga and Valley Railroad Museum and
ence history. railroads in the road Museum, Chattanooga National Military 9 miles from the downtown
region, as well BEFORE YOU GO, 6 miles from Park Visitors Center or Look- Chattanooga riverfront. It is
Few cities in the nation are as Chattanooga CHECK OUT: d o w n t o w n , out Mountain is a must-do for served by four airlines.
as closely tied to railroads and • By train, the nearest Amtrak
the Civil War as Chattanoo- itself, were in • tvrail.com operates more- visitors in search of history. station is in Atlanta, 114
ga. An enjoyable exploration shambles both • nps.gov/chch/index.htm t h a n - 1 0 0 - Contemporary Chatta- miles distant.
of this Tennessee Valley town physically and • chattanoogafun.com year-old steam nooga is an interesting city • By car, Chattanooga lies at the
shows that railroads and the intersection of I-75 and I-24.
Civil War have de ned what
Chattanooga was — and still e museum is 31 miles north
have a major in uence today. of Dalton, Ga., and 105 miles
south of Knoxville.
e Nashville and Chatta-
nooga Railroad reached Chat- nancially. As • karensbooks.com/store/ l o c o m o t i v e s to visit with a bustling and
tanooga in 1854. A decade later, the 19th centu- products/ProductDetail. pulling vintage revitalized downtown river-
the town’s railroads would be ry progressed, php?ProductID=11768 passenger cars front and an excellent aquar-
embroiled in the Civil War, recovery in and gives rid- ium, a good art museum and,
both a strategic pipeline and this “gateway to the South” ers a realistic taste what it must of course, the Chattanooga
target of the battle between the proceeded apace and brought have been like in the Golden Choo Choo complex named
North and South. Battles in and a railroad revival that carried Age of railroading. One of its after the 1940s song made
commerce once again to the routes tunnels under Mission- famous by Glen Miller.
growing city and linked it with
Atlanta and points north.
Today, the city, still laced ▶ The time-honored ritual of the engineer, conductor and crew members
synchronizing watches and comparing notes for the trip still takes place in
with rail lines, celebrates its front of Grand Junction Station at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.
heritage with a rst-rate oper- Photos by Je Orenstein

Jewish Chattanooga, Civil War and Railroads

JEWS AND THE CIVIL WAR ery. When the war ended, Jewish soldiers returned to editor of the Chattanooga Times, and the latter as
THE CIVIL WAR divided American Jews in the their homes to rebuild their country and their lives. mayor and president of the local chamber of com-
19th century as much as any Americans. It is a merce, the board of education and the library asso-
safe generalization that almost all southern Jews In a controversial move, in 1862, Gen. Ulysses ciation. ey became publishers of e New York
supported the Confederacy and most northern S. Grant ordered every Jew in his military district Times and the Public Ledger in Philadelphia.
Jews sided with the Union. eir views on slavery covering a large section of the central southern JEWS AND RAILROADS
followed a similar path, and a slavery debate among states to leave within 24 hours. When he was Jews didn’t have a major role in the management of early
Jewish intellectuals raged during the con ict. president, he admitted that it was a mistake, American railroads, although they played an important
and Grant appointed more Jews to public part in raising the money to build most of them. l
Jews volunteered to ght on both sides of the o ce than any previous president.
war, and many died in the process. An estimate
by early 20th century Congressman Simon Wolf ▶ Delivered in 1904, “retired” after a half-century
was that Jews in the Union forces numbered about of freight hauling, Southern Railroad #630 now
8,400 and in the Confederate forces at about 10,000. hauls passengers on scenic excursions at the
While other estimates di er, it is safe to say that Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.
Jews were represented in the armed forces of both
sides in numbers greater than their 0.5 percent of CHATTANOOGA JEWS
the general population. Chattanooga is not a very Jewish city, with a
Jewish community of about 1,500 out of a total
ere were nine Jewish generals in the North and population of 173,000. Jews rst settled there
several in the South, according to author Norman just before the Civil War. e rst temple was
Finkelstein. Confederate President Je erson Davis organized in 1866, and land was soon secured
appointed Judah Benjamin to be the rst attorney for a Jewish cemetery. Today, there are two congre-
general of the Confederacy on Feb. 25, 1861. gations and a Jewish Federation.

Six Jewish soldiers in the Union army received the Two of the city’s most prominent Jews were
coveted Congressional Medal of Honor for their brav- Adolph Ochs and George W. Ochs, the former as

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WHEN YOU ARE THERE Downtown Chattanooga’s many bridges over the Tennessee WHERE TO STAY: ere are
FOR A SHORT TRIP: River are a prominent part of the city’s downtown. many national hotel chains
• Visit the Chickamauga and around Hamilton Place and
Chattanooga National Mili- downtown.
tary Park Visitors Center in
suburban Fort Oglethorpe SPECIAL INTERESTS: Civil
and drive around the sur- War, railroads, U.S. history l
rounding battle eld.
• Ride the Missionary Ridge Je rey and Virginia Orenstein are
Local (6-mile round trip) travel writers from Sarasota, Fla.
at the Tennessee Valley
Railroad Museum. One of the impressive sculptures
at the Hunter Museum of American
IF YOU HAVE ONLY Art’s River Gallery Sculpture Garden.
TWO OR THREE DAYS:
Must-sees for a short stay are: • A longer train ride into the are fairly laid back and even can be viewed from a vehi-
• Exploring downtown Chat- mountains at the Tennes- though Chattanooga is known cle or with a short walk.
tanooga’s museums, restau- see Valley Railroad Museum as the gateway to the South, the MOBILITY LEVEL: Low.
rants and shops (check schedule) Deep South’s typical formality WHEN TO GO: e best
• Visiting the Tennessee • e Chattanooga Choo Choo in dress is not omnipresent. time to visit Chattanooga
Aquarium downtown complex is from September through
• Exploring Lookout Mountain THIS DESTINATION November. Fall color is an
GINNY O’S TIPS FOR AT A GLANCE attraction in mid-October,
IF YOU HAVE SEVERAL DRESSING THE SIMPLY Over 50 advantage: e Ten- and into early November the
DAYS, ENJOY: SMART TRAVEL WAY nessee Valley Railroad Muse- crowds are gone and tempera-
• Taking a cruise on the Ten- Dress for riding the train at the um and its train rides are tures are still mild. By Decem-
nessee River railroad museum and for tour- comfortable, accessible and ber, it gets cold and snow can
• Visiting Rock City/Ruby Falls ing the battle elds in a com- relaxed. Battle eld visitor cen- interfere with mobility.
and exploring Lookout Mountain fortable, casual and seasonal ters are accessible, and most
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Cemetery nity ght against bigotry and
anti-Semitism by restoring
Continued from Page 1 these cemeteries and respect-
ing the dead buried there.”
nd another place where this On Celebrate Mercy’s Face-
donation could be used. But we book page is a detailed break-
greatly appreciated his o er.” down of the organization’s
e orts, saying it has raised
So does Price, who due to $162,000 from 4,858 donors.
a series of miscommunication It explains how the original
attempts coupled with other goal of raising $20,000 for the
pressures, told e Algemeiner Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery
on July 11 he no longer expect- in St. Louis was well exceeded,
ed Celebrate Mercy to ful ll its with $40,000 eventually being
promised commitment. Since donated.
then he’s spoken with El-Mes- Besides that,
sidi, who was out of the coun- Celebrate Mer-
try much of that time as well as cy gave $5,000
unavailable during the Rama- each to the Chi-
dan fasting period. cago Loop Syna-
gogue and Waad
“Tarek El-Messidi of Cele- Hakolel Cemetery
brate Mercy and I rst had a in Rochester, N.Y.
chance to speak on Tuesday, “Over the
July 18,” Price said in a state- been paid out. to see the Muslim next few months
ment. “He expressed his desire “It’s accurate we hav- community help we intend to dis-
to assist with the restoration restore a Jewish burse all remain-
of ‘ e Hill’ section of Golden en’t donated money yet,” said site.” ing funds to help
Hill Cemetery. El-Messidi, a native of Knox- As for con- ▲ Top: Vandalism at Mount Carmel Cemetery. other vandalized
ville, Tenn., who’s been living cerns within the Above: Tarek El-Messidi (left) examines a headstone in Colorado. Jewish cemeter-
“‘ e Hill’ is the nal rest- in Philadelphia the past year. Jewish commu- ies and centers
ing place of approximately 800 “Since then, they were supposed Photos provided
Jews, most of whom died of to send a detailed proposal,
tuberculosis, and most were which we haven’t received yet. nity that Celebrate Mercy is sour is a prominent backer. nationwide,” Celebrate Mercy
destitute when they died. Mr. aligned with Palestinian activ- “It’s unfortunate people would posted on July 12. “We are over-
El-Messidi also expressed inter- “ at’s a large sum of mon- ist Linda Sarsour, El-Messidi make that assumption. From whelmed with the support we’ve
est in making a second visit to ey to request. ey insinuated insists that relationship does the very beginning, we wanted received from people of all faiths.
Denver soon to meet with our we were pocketing the money. not factor into this. this campaign to be apolitical: Inspired by our faith and shared
board for further discussions.” But we have all the funds and “I’m a friend, but we’ve nev- human beings helping other humanity, Muslims will stand
are 100 percent committed to er sat down and talked about human beings. rmly with our Jewish cousins
A er reading an account giving it for the restoration of her positions on BDS and that “So I’m hoping we can steer to ght hate with humanity.” l
of the issues Golden Hill was Jewish cemeteries. stu ,” El-Messidi said, refer- away from any politicization
facing, El-Messidi visited the encing the boycott, divest- of this and focus more on the Contact:
grounds in April. Since then, “We’re really excited about ment and sanctions movement humanity of this gesture and [email protected];
while Celebrate Mercy has helping out Golden Hill. It’s against Israel, of which Sar- helping the Jewish commu- 215-832-0729
raised the money it promised, going to be a beautiful gesture
he conceded that none of it has

Berger for Ethics and the Rule of Law, “When I got out of law Outside of the courtroom, elderly Jews, sick Jews, a lot of
and I’m a part of the Friends of school, there was a bias against Berger takes pride in his whom have no other options.
Continued from Page 11 Biddle Law Library.” Jewish lawyers entering big philanthropic ventures. He is HAIS and Jewish Learning
an honorary trustee of the Venture are tremendously
and Applied Science, gradu- Berger, 92, said that rms,” he said. “A lot of Jewish Jewish Federation of Great- important to me.”
ating in 1948 before attending although he always knew he lawyers entered small rms or er Philadelphia and works
Penn’s School of Law. wanted to attend law school, he practiced by themselves.” with many Jewish charities, Berger attends synagogue
decided to rst get his degree including Jewish Learning at Germantown Jewish Cen-
e former Philadelphia in engineering, not business. Berger still works as senior Venture, the National Muse- tre, where he has belonged
Common Pleas Court judge partner and managing prin- um of American Jewish His- since moving to Philadelphia
was honored May 12 with the “I had an interest in the cipal of Berger & Montague tory, the Anti-Defamation as a young adult.
inaugural Lifetime Commit- technical era we were enter- and has o ered guidance on League and HIAS.
ment Award from Penn Law. ing,” he explained. “I thought a number of high-pro le cas- In addition to the Penn
it would be a good background es. During the a ermath of He noted such charities, Law award, Berger received
“I’ve been active in the law for law school. It was an inter- the ree Mile Island nuclear especially the Jewish Fed- the 2014 Lifetime Achieve-
school since the day I grad- esting educational experience.” incident, he worked as a liai- eration, “keep the entire ment Award from the Legal
uated,” he remembered with son counsel. He also served Jewish community togeth- Intelligencer and the Special
a laugh. “I’ve been the chair A er law school, Berger on the case-management com- er, informed and active. It’s Service Award of the Penn-
of the reunions, I’m on the and his older brother began mittee a er the Exxon Valdez important to help needy Jews, sylvania Conference of State
executive board of the Center the law rm that still operates oil spill. Trial Judges. l
as Berger & Montague, P.C.

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Disabilities ic anaphylaxis and eosinophil- Freida’s expenses would reach Rosalind Holtzman was am not for myself, who will be
ic esophagitis — basically, her half a million in a year. inspired by Atkins — who for me? If I am only for myself,
from Page 1 immune system is failing her, she referred to as a “hero with what am I? If not now, when?
and worsening each year. “With lifetime caps, with a snood and attitude” and a
At press time, with the two annual caps coming back to “ erce momma bear” — to pro- “I have responsibilities to
bills in play — the Better Care “Just to keep her alive every employer insurance, she will hit test at Toomey’s o ce. She went speak up for myself, but just as
Reconciliation Act (BCRA), day, she’s on three di erent that pretty quickly, and then to D.C. on July 11, something much, if not more, to speak up for
which would repeal and replace, antihistamines that are pre- what are we supposed to do?” she had never done before. other people,” added Holtzman.
and the new Obamacare Repeal scriptions, and not ones that she questioned. “We can’t a ord
Reconciliation Act (ORRA), you normally get prescribed — the treatments, the medicine; “Even though personally my Even at 11, Freida under-
which would repeal ACA fund- the heavy hitters,” Atkins said. all the care that keeps her alive own life is not on the line, other stands the severity of her own
ing — the Congressional Bud- Freida is also on medications would be out of our ability. people’s lives are,” she explained. medical situation.
get O ce estimated 22 million for Tourette syndrome, obses- “If people are brave enough to
fewer people will have health sive-compulsive disorder and “I’m supposed to tell my “When her throat is closing
insurance in 2026 with BCRA, attention de cit hyperactivity and she’s in the middle of one
and 32 million with ORRA. disorder. I take Judaism seriously. I believe of these random anaphylaxis
I need to live by the values that I claim I attacks, she knows what dying
More than 80 Pennsylva- She goes to Johns Hopkins cherish and care about.” means,” Atkins said. “She has
nians knocked on the door of every other week for Xolair stopped breathing more than
the o ce of Sen. Pat Toomey treatments — stabilizing her ROSALIND HOLTZMAN once. Her throat has complete-
(R-Pa.), including Atkins. Six- immune system — which can ly closed more than once. …
teen were later arrested — also reach roughly $10,000 per shot 11-year-old, ‘I’m sorry, there’s put their lives and their bodies She knows her life is fragile.”
including Atkins. without insurance, Atkins said. a way to keep you alive but we on the line, the least I can do is
can’t a ord it’?” she continued. stand with them.” Atkins, whose family is
For her, voicing her chil- eir insurance initially “All we know is if this bill or Lubavitch, hopes the Orthodox
dren’s stories was well worth didn’t approve it, so she con- just the straight-up repeal hap- Holtzman was also arrested community — which voted
the arrests. (She was also tacted Toomey’s o ce as well pens, she will die.” that day, one of seven from for President Trump by larger
arrested the week before.) as the o ce of Sen. Bob Casey Philadelphia, of which she margins than the rest of the
(D-Pa.). Toomey didn’t reply. e Atkins’ medical expens- said her elderly parents were Jewish community — sees that
“We begged Sen. Toomey to Casey’s team called the Atkins’ es don’t end with Freida. ey extremely proud. they, too “will be hurt by this
listen to us,” she said. “ is bill insurance company and asked have four other children rang- [bill], and we need to come
is going to kill our family and them to read Freida’s le instead ing from 5 to 14, all of whom Holtzman was a pediat- together and ght.”
friends.” of reject her based on her age. have Tourette syndrome and ric nurse, a childbirth edu-
OCD; some also have ADHD. cator and a religious school “I don’t think enough peo-
e group chanted “shame, “ ey took it seriously,” teacher, and her husband is an ple understand the bills to
shame, shame,” Atkins Atkins said, adding that she Every time she visits Toomey’s emergency physician, so she understand how they will be
recalled, which reverberated has thanked Casey numerous o ce — almost a couple doz- understands the ins and outs of hurt by it,” Atkins said. “I don’t
throughout the marbled halls. times in person. “ ey care. en times now — she asks, “Sen. health care. care what anybody thinks. I
She was the rst to share a Toomey, are you ready to sign have a kid that will die.
ey ask how Freida’s doing, [my kids’] death certi cates?” “I take Judaism seriously. I
rsthand testimony of her how other people are doing believe I need to live by the “I will ght for all ve of [my
11-year-old daughter, Freida. who have shared their stories.” Capitol police showed up values that I claim I cherish and kids] until my last breath.” l
promptly on July 19, arresting care about,” she said. She reit-
Freida has an unknown Freida’s treatments are 155 total. erated a quote from Hillel: “If I Contact:
autoimmune disorder. She’s about $2,000 a month. Without [email protected];
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EDITORIAL Celebrating, Without a Seat,
at a Contentious Table
ACLU Needs to Read
Before it Gripes BY RABBI NEIL COOPER dance. at kind of dancing the Western Wall for non-Or-
may seem reasonable and con- thodox Jews to pray together
ANY THREAT TO free speech needs to be taken seriously. IMAGINE BEING INVITED temporary elsewhere, but here in ways to which they have
And when the ACLU raises the free speech ag, people generally to a party. Of course, you knew we don’t dance that way.” become accustomed.
pay attention. But despite what you may have heard, the Israel that you would be invited since
Anti-Boycott Act now being considered on Capitol Hill poses no you are related to the cele- And then the thought Like the guest at the par-
such threat to free speech. brants. In fact, you helped pay occurs to you: Next time, may- ty whose host was disingenu-
for the celebration. be, I just won’t come. But in ous and untrustworthy, whose
e bill, which was introduced in the Senate in March by Mary- your heart you know you will message was patronizing and
land Democrat Ben Cardin and Ohio Republication Rob Portman, Even though you are an out- attend. For better or worse, condescending, we have been
has the support of almost half of the chamber, 29 Republicans and of-town guest, you have been that’s what family does. deceived, some might say will-
14 Democrats. e bill expands 1970s-era trade laws that make it in touch with the hometown fully deceived, thinking that
illegal to comply with boycotts of Israel sponsored by governments family, following their lives, is month, the government the status quo would change.
— laws inspired at the time by the Arab League boycott of Israel — investing in their businesses of Israel announced its deci-
to include boycotts backed by international organizations. ose and supporting their decisions. sion to suspend any action that In the meantime, we have
adhering to such boycotts would be subject to nes. Whether or not you agree with might lead to the establishment plodded along, making our
them, you have been there for of an alternate site at the West- case to those who would lis-
In a July 17 letter urging senators to oppose the bill, the ACLU them and with them — always ern Wall where mixed prayer ten, receiving sympathetic
said that “the bill would amend those laws to bar U.S. persons with unwavering devotion. would be permitted. is deci- smiles from those who say
from supporting boycotts against Israel, including its settlements sion is, for the non-Orthodox they love us like family. We
in the Palestinian Occupied Territories, conducted by interna- at is what you expect of segment of the Jewish world, have been mostly silent, hop-
tional governmental organizations, such as the United Nations yourself as a member of this deeply disappointing, to say ing that change would come,
and the European Union.” And, according to the ACLU, the right large extended family. the least. asking, pushing here and there
to free speech would be violated, because “this bill would impose (at meetings with the prime
civil and criminal punishment on individuals solely because of Like the guest at the party whose host was disin- minister, with Israeli Presi-
their political beliefs about Israel and its policies.” at’s quite a genuous and untrustworthy, whose message was dent Reuven Rivlin and with
series of accusations, but they are all just plain wrong. patronizing and condescending, we have been other leaders) making the case
deceived, some might say willfully deceived. for klal yisrael, the worldwide
In a letter to the ACLU, Cardin and Portman point out that family of Jews, asking to have
“the bill does not prevent U.S. companies and individuals from A er entering the dance Over the course of three our needs considered, all to
expressing their points of view,” whether that’s “speaking in hall, you approach a table with years, we have participated no avail.
favor” of BDS activities, “engaging in boycott activity of their own place cards arranged alphabet- in formal conversations with
accord, or being critical of Israel.” Indeed, even the far-le Jewish ically. It is strange that your Israeli Prime Minister Net- And the issue goes far
Voice for Peace agrees that the bill “does not make it illegal for place at a table is not listed. As anyahu and party leaders over beyond the Western Wall.
individual consumers to boycott Israeli or settlement products.” the band plays, the celebrants the issue of providing a safe Included in this discussion are
dance the hora. You, however, and accessible option for people the related issues of recogniz-
So, what does the bill do, and what “international government are told to stand to the side. who might like to pray at the ing the legitimacy of non-Or-
organizations” are implicated? e answer is simple: If, for exam- Your host comes over to Western Wall in mixed prayer thodox expressions of Judaism
ple, the U.N. Human Rights Council asks an American company welcome you and to express his groups. A compromise was and the authority of non-Or-
about its business dealings in Israel or Israeli-controlled territo- personal gratitude for the dis- worked out about a year and a thodox rabbis at the weddings
ries as part of an e ort to compile a blacklist of companies doing tance you have traveled and for half ago. at compromise was we perform, the divorces we
business with Israel, the bill would prohibit the company from your ongoing support. When approved by the Knesset. orchestrate and the conver-
responding. We see nothing wrong with that. And, contrary to you point out to your host that e Orthodox parties in sions we oversee.
the hype of the ACLU, the bill forswears jail time and identi es you have no place to sit, he is the current coalition, howev-
monetary nes as the only punishment for violations. apologetic. “ at won’t happen er, responded with an ultima- Rabbis who represent
next time,” he promises. “Next tum to Netanyahu: Drop the 20 percent of the electorate
ere are those like J Street who criticize the bill for not mak- time we’ll make sure that you agreement or they would bring in Israel dictate to the rest
ing a distinction between Israel and the territories it controls in have a place at the table.” You down the government. e of world Jewry the style,
Judea, Samaria and the eastern sections of Jerusalem. But that appreciate the sympathetic agreement has been on “long- expression and articulation
argument is a red herring, as the existing trade law has never response but, in your heart, term” hold for the past year of Judaism that they and, by
made that distinction. you know that his promise is and a half. extension, the State of Israel
unlikely to be kept. is month’s vote, which will accept. Only a right-wing,
So the whole brouhaha by the ACLU is much ado about noth- When you politely suggest received approval from Net- haredi Judaism will satisfy
ing. We could have been spared the drama if the ACLU had just that you would like to dance, anyahu, put a permanent stop Israel’s Chief Rabbinate.
read the Israel Anti-Boycott Act before challenging it. l the host says, “ at’s ne, so to further discussions and cer-
long as you dance the way we tainly to the prospect of con- I do not have a speci c solu-
Join the conversation! dance, not the way you like to struction of a new space at tion or strategy in respond-
ing to this slap in the face.
Tell us what you’re thinking Our representatives, including
and interact with the community the national leaders of Jewish
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OPINION

Don’t Take Christian America KVETCH ’N KVELL

for Granted in Today’s World Caregivers Need Support
e article on being a caregiver was excellent (“Caretakers: Silent
BY RABBI ELCHANAN POUPKO make sure that di erences of people like Lord Arthur Bal-
opinion on matters of policy do four, Winston Churchill or Heroes Who May Need Help Sharing the Burden,” July 20). I
IT WAS MY rst trip to Texas. not become personal. Harry Truman? Historically recently experienced the situation that the article wrote about.
I did not know what to expect. speaking, Christian Zionists
We have all seen the mis- have been Israel’s most self- e problem is that it did not stress the importance that help
It was in 2014 during Oper- take of people who dump their less and kind supporters. gives to the caregiver a er her job is complete. If she is taking
ation Protective Edge. During old friends or family for the care of a spouse, what happens to her if her spouse passes away?
the trip, my contact was most- sake of new ones, and then dis- e winds of change are If a caregiver doesn’t take advantage of the help that is o ered,
ly with the Jewish community, cover that their new friends are blowing in America. It is no she will only be le with her thoughts. erefore, it is very
and I did not get to see much of no longer there for them. We secret that we live in an age important that she enjoy some of the things that she did before
the general population in Texas. should not make this mistake. of political realignment. e she became a caregiver.

When I arrived at the air- American religious and political conservatives Gloria Gelman | Bustleton
port and came to the TSA secu- have been friends of the Jewish people in ways
rity check, I was shocked to be that are beyond what any of our forefathers in Taking to the Streets
asked by the security o cial a Europe, Arabia or anywhere else could have Last week, I was in Washington, D.C., with more than 500 activ-
question I had not expected. imagined. They’ve been so despite the evident ists who were worried about the health care bill (“In Search of
“How are the people in Israel?” gap of many political and religious di erences, Moderation,” July 20). More than 100 people were arrested.
he wanted to know. His friend and that is something for us to remember.
joined in the conversation and As a small business owner, I want to ensure my employees are
told me that in his church, they American religious and toxic in uence of the alt-right adequately covered and feel safe knowing if they get sick, they
follow the news and pray for political conservatives have and the alt-le are things that will not go bankrupt. e changes the Republicans are suggest-
the people in Israel. been friends of the Jewish peo- should concern any American, ing do not help me do that. We need universal health care.
ple in ways that are beyond but especially Jews. We should
Once we got to the board- what any of our forefathers in not be taking any friendship A er the arrests, I went to Sen. Pat Toomey’s o ce to ask for
ing area, as an Orthodox Jew Europe, Arabia or anywhere for granted. a meeting. ere were ve sta ers discussing the day’s disobedi-
who prays thrice daily, I found else could have imagined. ence, saying that it was just a group of random people, not even
myself a quiet corner to pray e Jewish people have for- constituents. I corrected them. ere were more than 70 people
before boarding the plane. As ey’ve been so despite the evi- ever been a people of gratitude. from Pennsylvania around their o ce.
I stood with closed eyes facing dent gap of many political and From Cyrus and Alexander the
Jerusalem, I suddenly heard religious di erences, and that is Great to George Washington, I have never partaken in civil disobedience before. In fact, I
the playful voices of children something for us to remember. Jews have always harbored was a person who sco ed when others did. Now, six months into
who rushed to the formerly deep gratitude to those who the new administration, I see no other way to raise awareness. I
empty and quiet area I was is does not mean we need wished them well. am hoping others will take a positive action.
standing and praying in. to agree on all of our domes-
tic politics, but it means a lot American Christians Mark Pinsley | Allentown
I heard the urgent hushing about how we should be dis- should be no di erent. Regard-
of a man with great urgency in agreeing. ere is a di erence less of our — possibly expand- Socialism Never Works
his voice. When the children between the way we argue with ing — political divides we I agree with Joshua Runyan’s frustration with the present morass
expressed surprise at what had a friend and the way we argue must remember our friends. engul ng the health care debate (“In Search of Moderation,” July
just happened, I heard a whis- with a stranger. Friends should No matter how vast the ocean 20). Where I di er is the cause of this frustrating situation.
per from the man, who was treat friends like friends. of di erences of opinions
apparently the children’s father, between us and some of the We are an extremely polarized nation. One segment of the
telling the kids: “I will explain “Well aren’t they helping Christian right, gratitude, population believes government control is the answer, while
to you later.” Never before have Jews just so we move to Isra- friendship and respect should another segment believes that market forces lower costs and
I displayed my religion so pub- el and the rapture can come? dominate our conversation raises quality. A host of socialist failures prove beyond doubt that
licly, just to feel such a strong Aren’t they just trying to con- with them and about them. the approach never succeeds. e failure of Obamacare and the
sense of respect for it. vert Jews?” some argue. Veterans Administration shows what happens when politicians
ey have given it to us, and juggle their own agendas with the health needs of their citizens.
C h r i s t i a n /c on s e r v at i ve For those who question the
America has shown the Jew- intentions of American con- they deserve no less in return. l e Obamacare baby is dying because it was devised by pol-
ish people unprecedented servatives and Christian Zion- iticians whose agenda was never quality health care. Rather the
and unparalleled tolerance, ists, I say: Would you prefer a Rabbi Elchanan Poupko is a rabbi, agenda was to pass something to increase government power and
favor, grace and sympathy. world in which there are no writer, teacher and blogger. He lives control, and take a giant step toward socialism.
We should not take this for Christian Zionists? with his wife in New York City and is
granted. With many Jewish the president of EITAN-The Ameri- Steve Heitner |
groups making it their explicit Can you imagine how can-Israeli Jewish Network. Port Je erson Station, N.Y.
objective to oppose what many Jewish history would have
Christian conservatives sup- looked like without noble Statement From the Publisher
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OPINION

THE VIEW FROM HERE Celebrating

Sympathy for the ManWho to hold o ce in the 13 British Continued from Page 16
colonies you had to “solemn-
Would Never Be King ly promise in the presence of Federations, the Conservative
ly nd himself out of a job, Almighty God to bear faith movement and others, are try-
BY JOSHUA RUNYAN pushed out by the president ident go on this tirade? At no and true allegiance to his ing to think of next steps. eir
who gave it to him, for essen- other than what is supposed sacred Majesty George III” goal is to reverse the domina-
I DON’T KNOW who to feel tially doing that job. to be the most unpolitical of and to “support, maintain and tion of religion in Israel by the
sorrier for. On one side stands locations: an annual gathering defend his crown and dignity right wing of Orthodoxy. In the
our president, Donald Trump, As the nation’s chief law of the Boy Scouts of America against all traiterous attempts meantime, what shall we do?
who nine months a er his sur- enforcement o cial, it would known as the Jamboree. and conspiracies whatsoever.”
prise Election Day victory is have been unconscionable for We have been invited to the
still lashing out at that contest’s him to not recognize his clear Any person so unhappy with Still today, subjects of Queen party. is year’s party: e
loser, Hillary Clinton. con icts of interest and recuse his own success that he must Elizabeth II swear personal 70th anniversary of Israel’s
himself from the investigation crush all who no longer stand in allegiance to the monarch, who statehood. For 70 years we have
On the other side stands our into the Trump campaign’s his way is surely deserving of pity. at her coronation in 1953 her- contributed to the costs and
attorney general, Je Sessions, Russian contacts. self swore to “cause law and invested in the projects crucial
whose loyalty to Trump — as Poor President Trump. justice, in mercy, to be executed to Israel’s survival. Yet, when we
a senator, Sessions was one of And yet Trump, who seems When you get right down to in all [her] judgments.” arrive, we have no place at the
the rst Republicans during to have a vague idea of con icts it, it might very well be that the table. We do not seek ultimate
the campaign to endorse the of interest — as a candidate, he root of both Trump’s and Ses- American oaths of o ce, power or control. At the same
brash businessman — is now said last year that a federal judge sions’ problems are a misread- however, are about the o ce time, our concerns and needs
being rewarded by presiden- was unable to preside over a law- ing of their oaths of o ce. Both and our system of laws. Far cannot be dismissed. We must
tial tweets labeling the Cabinet suit dealing with Trump Uni- swore to uphold the Constitu- from the philosophical under- be given a place at the table in
member as “beleaguered.” versity because the judge was of tion, Trump pledging to “pre- pinnings of a monarchical sys- recognition of our contributions
Mexican heritage — appears to serve, protect and defend” it, tem, we in the United States and our connections to Israel.
at the president — he of have turned on Sessions precise- Sessions promising to “support do not subscribe to the view
“covfefe” fame and author of ly because of that recusal. and defend” it “against all ene- that the highest leader in the e State of Israel must
many other English-slaying mies, foreign and domestic.” land is infallible. We instead remember that this branch of the
tweets — spelled the adjective, Poor Je Sessions. But the president’s behav- subordinate all of our gures to family is indispensable to Israel’s
meaning “besieged” but fre- en again, it’s hard not ior with regard to Sessions and an 18th-century document that strength and security and should
quently used as a synonym for Price, as well as to red FBI acts in the name of “the people.” not be taken for granted. We
“embattled,” correctly is anoth- to feel genuine sympathy for Director James Comey, Deputy must continue to make our case.
er matter. What matters here Trump, a man who, despite Attorney General Rod Rosen- Our rst president, George
is that it is Trump himself, the winning the election, sitting in stein and Acting FBI Director Washington, the man who As we celebrate this 70th
one who nominated Sessions that Oval O ce and being the Andrew McCabe — to say noth- could have easily become king, year of Israel’s statehood, we
to lead the Justice Department, leader of the free world cannot ing of the numerous other West understood this. So did near- rejoice with our family on both
who is doing the battling. seem to content himself with Wing o cials — seems more ly every occupant a er him, sides of the ocean. We want to
the knowledge that he is the in keeping with his underlings including even Richard Nixon, dance and celebrate. We are not
It’s hard not to conjure sym- president of the United States. swearing a personal oath of who resigned before subjecting wall owers at someone else’s
pathy for Sessions. Yes, he mis- allegiance to Trump himself. this great nation to the con- party. is is our party, too.
spoke about Russian contacts On July 24, hours a er his For those who need a stitutional crisis of removing We want to drop the family
he had during the course of Twitter storm bashing Sessions, refresher: e English-speak- a sitting president from o ce. disputes and discord. We have
the campaign. Yes, he enabled he once again resurrected the ing peoples of this continent no right to dictate to Israel the
a man who seems to give no tired tropes of the campaign once had to declare an oath e jury is still out as to choices it must make or the
weight to national tradition and inveighed against “crook- to a person and not to a form whether Trump, who is report- lifestyles it chooses and regu-
and constitutional norms to ed Hillary,” “fake news” and of government. Prior to 1776, edly looking into whether the lates. Freedom to choose is at
occupy the Oval O ce. Yes, the Washington “swamp,” Constitution grants a president the core of any relationship of
he seems hell-bent on going only this time he also chose to the supremely unjust power mutual respect and reciprocity.
a er low-level, nonviolent drug change its moniker to “sewer.” of pardoning himself, under-
users, reinstating the failed stands. at it’s not clear if he Only Israel can x this. Our
anti-drug campaigns of the ’80s Oh, and he also threatened does is the sorriest thing of all. l ongoing support of Israel is
and ’90s, and depriving cities to re another Cabinet mem- fundamental and vital. For the
such as ours of badly needed ber, Secretary of Health and Joshua Runyan is the editor-in-chief sake of the body and soul of
federal law enforcement funds. Human Services Tom Price, if of the Jewish Exponent. the State of Israel, and for us as
he didn’t secure enough Senate He can be reached at well, I hope they do. l
But Sessions could quick- votes to repeal the A ordable [email protected].
Care Act. Where did the pres- Rabbi Neil Cooper is the rabbi of Tem-
ple Beth Hillel-Beth El in Wynnewood.

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LIFESTYLES/CULTURE

Counting to 10 Leads to Emmy Win
for Temple Graduate

ARTS several endangered languages. e videos, which LaBan
“I was astounded by the hosts on his website, are accom-
unique mix of cultures and panied by footage of the regions
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF

languages you hear on the in which the languages hope to
ELI LABAN WILL probably street and the Caribbean in u- continue to ourish and text
start checking his spam folder ence — it was amazing to me,” giving further context into the
more o en. he recalled. “ e place is very history and traits of the areas.
e recent Temple University marginalized, there’s very little A fourth short video
grad — he studied media stud- infrastructure. In this part of explores a type of music that is
ies and production — received the country, there’s no roads, disappearing from the region,
an email, congratulating him really, between the cities, you showing performances and
on his nomination for a College have to get everywhere by interviews with the last living YOUR
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he got a follow-up email to him “I was in this area, and it response was overwhelming.
and the other nominees with just seemed like, ‘Wow, I don’t “I was able to send it to
information about ying to Los know necessarily what my top- the people of the community
Angeles for the awards ceremo- ic is going to be, but I want I lmed it in and it started
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I’ve never heard about, I’m sure expect that,” he said. “And I
nobody else has heard about. was watching the comment
Even in Nicaragua, people
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eos made more sense because three-dimensional that’s uni-
it accurately re ected all these versally relatable, so that you
di erent communities that each can watch this in the suburbs
ELI LABAN have their totally unique story.” of Philly or what have you, and

He’ll get to continue telling be like, ‘Wow, I relate to that.’”
these stories when he returns Winning the College Emmy
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honors in the “Series-Un- having interned at NBC 10 even to local Nicaraguans he a grant for students to return it’s really great to be able to use
scripted” category for a series Philadelphia and working on a met, and he wanted to promote to where they studied for a that award as tangible evidence
of short social media videos he series about addiction that won the area further. community project, which he of the universal nature of this
created as part of a project that him a regional Emmy — and Creating short videos was will work on with the Rama issue, and how this format can
began during a study abroad having them count to 10. a way to give a quick but wide community primarily. make such a niche, far-o sit-
program in Nicaragua. He created three short vid- look into the area in a way that He hopes to continue to make uation interesting or relatable
As he wanted to learn Spanish, eos, each less than three min- kept people’s attention — no videos and spread the word for people in a totally di erent
LaBan chose Nicaragua for his utes long, showing children easy feat. about this cultural preservation. area of the world,” he said.
semester-long study abroad and with enthusiastic smiles and “It’s hard to get people to sit “My goal is to take some- “I’m really happy about it and
ended up learning much more adults counting to 10 in three down and watch a whole thing thing that many people would I think it’ll give a good founda-
than the language — he learned endangered languages: Garifu- on the internet,” he noted. “If think is an exotic, far-o issue tion for continuing to do this
about at least three others. na, Rama and Miskito. you want to spread a message, — you know, people that speak kind of work, which is exactly
During his semester there, e Rama language, for you have to make it short and a di erent language and dress what I intend on doing.”
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From Barrack to Columbia to Hogwarts:
Young Alum Produces O -Broadway Hit

ARTS ey each invested personal
savings — Treatman acquired
a lot from working during the
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF

summers over the years, and
HE’S NOT EATING LUNCH Koolik won $54,200 in 2014 on
at Sardi’s every day (yet), but a Jeopardy! Teen Tournament.
David Treatman has already ey’ll make it all back,
attained a producer credit at 19 and then some: For potential-
years old. ly the next 18 years, they’ll
e Philly native is co-pro- receive royalties for this spe-
ducing Pu s, or: Seven Increas- ci c production.
ingly Eventful Years at a Certain Treatman grew up with
School of Magic & Magic with a background in the under-
business partner Alan Koolik, standing of nances, as his
20, possibly the youngest pair father works in real estate.
to do so in Broadway’s history. Growing up with those prin-
Living in New York City, ciples, he realized it could be
working in theater and attend- applied in the theater industry.
ing Columbia University, they’re “Our partnership is very
defying the odds (nay, gravity) of interesting because Alan
most college kids their age. every week sees about four
Koolik, who is interning shows,” thanks to his intern-
at two theater companies this ships, Treatman noted. “So he
summer, approached Treat- comes to things knowing what David Treatman (left) and Alan Koolik (right) are some of the youngest people to ever become producers
man about the opportunity. kinds of shows make money o -Broadway.

Photo provided

A er hearing through the and what kinds don’t. ... I kind
grapevine that Pu s had to of bring in the average viewer JR. Even though he didn’t think answering questions about the business aspect with the cre-
switch theaters, he wondered perspective of, ‘Ooh, that was he could sing, dance or act, the things. at show opened a lot ative,” said Koolik, who intends
how the production would raise a fun show,’ and Alan brings in head of the drama department of doorways for me,” he said. to pursue entertainment law.
money to fund the change. It the know-how.” convinced him to audition. He and Koolik met during Although he loves the the-
turned out the production was But a surprising amount of “I was Daddy Warbucks,” e Varsity Show rehearsal — ater, Treatman admitted that
bringing in new producers to know-how carried over from he recalled, “and that total- Columbia’s oldest performing he doesn’t have the stamina to
move the show. Treatman’s high school days at ly unlocked this whole future arts tradition — and clicked be a full-time Broadway actor.
e Harry Potter-inspired Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Acad- with performing.” from there. By working on Early on, he questioned
show (written by Matt Cox) emy in Bryn Mawr, where he But it wasn’t until his senior an o -Broadway production, what to do with this passion:
was already a hit, chronicling spent his time performing in year, when he directed e 39 they’ve found a niche of small- “I do all these business things
er investors who can give in the on the side. I work at a real
ballpark of $10,000, as opposed estate rm. I know how to do
I was Daddy Warbucks, and that totally unlocked this whole future to larger big-name shows with business deals and I want to go
investors writing $100,000 to business school. Where can I
with performing.” checks with ease. do that in theater?”

DAVID TREATMAN ey were intimidated at Pu s opened July 17 at the
rst, and no one took them New World Stages. Now, the
seriously. But they realized successful pair are looking for
the lives of Hogwarts stu- musicals like Legally Blonde, Steps, that he realized what it there are smaller shows hap- their next project.
dents who happened to also Shrek and Rent. takes to produce and direct. pening, and they could make a “ is doesn’t happen to
be students while Harry’s well- “But if you had asked David Initially, Barrack didn’t big di erence. young people, that they’re pro-
known story was going on. in fourth grade what he wanted receive the rights to recreate Koolik, a Boca Raton, ducing a show in New York,”
“It’s got a beautiful message to do, he probably would have it, but the then-high schooler Fla., native, said Puffs is a Treatman said. “ eater is an
of when you feel like a sec- said ‘rocket scientist,’” he admit- emailed the producer, who said great place to get their foot investment of passion.”
ondary story in someone else’s ted. “I used to not like theater.” to email the West End produc- in the door, considering Pu s will be playing through
story, you just change your When he entered sixth grade ers, who said to check with their ages make them an Jan. 14, 2018. For tickets, visit
perspective: You’re the lead of at Barrack, he needed an outlet their lawyers, plus the sound outlier in this industry. pu stheplay.com.
another one,” Treatman added. for his free time, so he managed designer. In the end, he got “I’ve always been very inter-
As co-producers, they were the sound for school shows. the rights — plus some useful ested in the theater but also the Contact:
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‘GLOW’ Features Wide Array of Multi-Dimensional
Female Characters, Including Jewish One

ARTS We wanted to see our girls ▲ Ruth Wilder (Alison Brie) sings “This is One of Those Moments” during a scene in GLOW.
grapple with the stereotypes Screenshot via Netflix
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF of the time and what they were
being asked to deal with in the we’re o ered women who are Jewish,” Wilder says to Gregory Ruth serenading him.
GLOW HAS BEEN on Net ix name of a job.” more than their archetypes.” (Ravil Isyanov), who responds Gregory is unconvinced
for about a month and if you by holding up his necklace.
haven’t watched it yet, consider Melanie Rosen, or Melrose Maron gives an incredible Wilder would know the music,
pausing House of Cards and as she prefers, (played by Jackie performance as Sam Sylvia, “I wear a giant chai,” he says to which she responds, “Come
watching this instead. Tohn), however, isn’t necessar- the washed up B- lm director dubiously. on. Everybody knows Yentl,” as
ily the Jewish American Prin- who helms the series. As the she begins singing “ is is One
e show about a show, cess you might expect her to be coke-snorting, ambitious men- “Oh, I thought that was a cat.” of ose Moments.”
starring Jewish Alison Brie and based on stereotypes. tor who helps the women come Gregory takes Wilder to a
Marc Maron, follows a ragtag up with their identities, he chal- family party, which ends up Inspired and a bit drunk,
group of women in a new TV e “irreverent Jewish nihil- lenges them to really go into being an impromptu bris for she returns to wrestling prac-
series, GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies ist who drives a limousine just the stereotypes — and in the his teenaged cousin Michael tice with a rousing “Shalom,
of Wrestling). Net ix’s GLOW because she can,” as the For- process, the women grow closer who was sponsored to come to everybody!” and a new perso-
is based on production of the ward describes her, is a seem- and are more multifaceted than America from Russia. na to try: Gittel the Orthodox
1980s series of the same name ingly typical party girl, with their single names suggest. Wilder asks if this is a cele- Warrior, who will capture her
with characters inspired by the teased out hair and edgy out ts bration for Michael, “Or did he opponent between her “com-
lady wrestlers on the original. that make her look ready to As Sylvia explains to a net- die? I can’t tell from the faces.” pletely covered legs and guilt
dance into a Van Halen video work executive, “ ey’re gonna you into submission.”
Creators Liz Flahive and at the snap of a nger. be wrestling with their own e scene, while comical
Carly Mensch have said they female stereotypes, metaphor- and steeped with Jewish refer- Melrose was not pleased.
were inspired to create this But she’s much more ically … and I think that’s ences and dramatic, sweeping e show is also worth a
series a er watching the 2012 than that. something that’ll really reso- statements (“Life is su ering,”
documentary GLOW: e Story nate with female audiences.” Gregory laments at one point), watch to see the women cre-
of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wres- “My character is a drug also illustrates the challenges ate relationships not just with
tling and falling down a “rabbit addict. And she’s a Jewish girl e women have backsto- Jews faced in this time period. each other but with their own
hole” of old episodes. and there are far more, I think, ries for each ght as they spar bodies. In one of the nal epi-
intricacies than her being a with each other, leading to the “Isn’t a bris supposed to sodes, Eagan — a new mom —
On its predecessor series, music video girl,” Tohn said in ultimate showdown between happen when you’re a baby?” explains that being in GLOW
the women create personas an interview with Uproxx. Ruth Wilder (Brie) and Deb- Wilder asks Gregory, who allowed her to reclaim owner-
they use in the ring. In the bie Eagan (Betty Gilpin), which answers, “In Russia, it wasn’t ship of her body and use it in
new show, set in the ’80s with A blog on the Jewish Wom- pits Wilder’s Russian Zoya the an option. We had to live in her own way.
all the trappings, it’s the same: en’s Archive website describes Destroyer against the blonde, secret. Now he’s in America, he
A delightful cast of women — Melrose as a departure from all-American Liberty Belle. gets to be who he is.” “I don’t know, it’s like I’m
refreshingly diverse in both the Jewish women we might be back in my body,” she explains,
body type and race — create used to seeing on screen. Wilder gets help forming “Oh... like Yentl! Yentl had adding it doesn’t belong to her
personas for themselves that her character’s nuances from to come to America to be who son or her husband. “I’m, like,
end up going deeper than just “Melanie Rosen is a refresh- Gregory, the Russian-Jewish she was,” Wilder answers using it for me, and ... I feel like
a kitschy nickname. ing change from the shallow owner of the hotel where the excitedly. a g_____n superhero.”
Jewesses we’re o en expected women end up staying while
e girls complement their to accept,” JWA wrote. “While they train and rehearse. Overhearing this conversa- Contact:
leotards with (albeit problem- she does ll the limited space tion, Michael, recovering from [email protected];
atic) personas that echo stereo- stereotype allows for — she is “I didn’t know you were his procedure, perks up when 215-832-0740
types of their ethnicity or race. unapologetically loud, wealthy he hears “Yentl,” leading to
Fortune Cookie, for instance, and sarcastic — she is also,
becomes a cliché of Chinese surprisingly complex.
culture for the character Jenny
Chey (Ellen Wong). In a more “Between offering her
jarring example that feels a bit co-stars rides in her limo and
out of place with the time peri- spotting her peers $50 bills like
od, Sunita Mani plays Arthie they’re spare tampons, only to
Premkumar, a character who is insist they reimburse her, Mel-
certainly Indian but becomes rose is desperate for friendship
Beirut, an Islamist terrorist. and terri ed of rejection,” the
article continued. “She is both
“ ere are things that are apprehensive of, and lost with-
incredibly o ensive in wres- out, strong leadership. And she
tling,” creator Flahive said in is actively juxtaposed with the
a Vanity Fair interview, “and skepticism of Jews in America of
that was very interesting to us. the time. rough the circum-
stances of Melrose’s character,
and each character on the show,

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22 JULY 27, 2017 PESTO IS ONE of those quintessential summer foods. year, I played with avocados in
Its featured ingredient, basil, is in full bloom this time of year, the pesto, and it worked well.

and the no-cook nature of the dish is a great option for hot sum- e recipe below di ers
mer nights. Traditional basil pesto is unanimously loved in my from the original version with
house; even my carb-avoidant husband will relax his strictures to the addition of cooked green
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of oil and cheese used in the
e word “pesto” comes from the Italian word “pestare,” dish so it cuts the fat, and
which means to crush or pound. It is traditionally made by hand brings a creamier texture to
in a mortar and pestle (note the same root word). I use a food the sauce. e basil and garlic
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there is still plenty going on here. 3 cups fresh basil leaves, rinsed
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1 cup green peas, cooked, with
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½ cup olive oil
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Cry Out Eicha! and Ask Ayeka? CANDLE LIGHTING 8 p.m.

July 28
(Where are You?) on Healing Path Aug. 4
7:53 p.m.

BY RABBI SIMCHA ZEVIT speak in horri c detail of the e city has become a harlot; life’s biggest challenges have for hope and renewal, marked by
destruction of Jerusalem and the once lled with justice where us unable to sit with our feel- seven weeks of reading ha arot
Parshat Devarim devastation of its people. righteousness dwelt, but now ings, needing to move, to act, of comfort and consolation that
THIS SHABBAT, Shabbat Cha- murderers.” Throughout the to do what we can to right the lead us up to Rosh Hashanah.
zon (Shabbat of Vision), falls just e connection between these ha arah, Isaiah’s moans of grief wrong or to change our outer
a few days before Tisha B’Av, three readings is that the power- and sorrow are intertwined with circumstances before we can tru- e wisdom of the cycle of
the holiday commemorating the ful word eicha appears in each. prophetic instruction for how to ly address our emotions. Oth- the Jewish calendar teaches us
destruction of both the First and Eicha literally means “how,” but restore hope: “Learn to do good, er times we are able to be with that we need to be willing to let
Second Temples. that doesn’t quite capture the devote yourselves to justice, aid our despair, while also creating ourselves feel what hurts about
way it’s used in these texts. O en the wronged.” a vision of what is possible, mov- our lives and about the broken-
We read from Parshat translated as “alas,” eicha is more ing back and forth between sink- ness of the world around us,
Devarim, which begins with of an exclamation than a ques- And in the Book of Lamen- ing into our heartache, and being as we see in Lamentations, to
Moses reminding the Israelites tion. It’s an outcry of disappoint- tations read on Tisha B’Av, the inspired by what may yet be. assess our own response to that
of many times along their jour- ment, grief, disbelief. It’s a moan, very rst word is eicha, an excla- brokenness and then to create
ney when they have disappointed a wail, perhaps a calling out to mation of the prophet Jeremiah. And then there are those new visions for ourselves and for
him and been unfaithful to God, God with a rhetorical question, “Eicha yashva badad,” he cries. times when we simply need to the world as we see in Isaiah, and
hoping they will learn from mis- “How or why is this happening?” “Alas! Lonely sits the city once be in our pain, not to solve ultimately to take action, and
takes made as they now stand great with people! She that was it or change it, but to simply to ultimately cross over into a
by the edge of the Jordan River, In Devarim, Moses recounts once great among nations is allow our awareness of our own metaphoric new land and a new
the story originally found in become like a widow.” e book deep sorrows and those of the year, as we see in Devarim. l
nally ready to cross into the the Book of Exodus when, in continues with vivid descriptions world around us to pierce our
land of Canaan. an exhausted state from resolv- of mourning and destruction. hearts wide open and to “pour Rabbi Simcha Zevit serves as rabbi
ing disputes among the people out your heart like water,” as it of the Narberth Havurah, and is a
e corresponding ha arah all day and night, he called out e loss is so great that all one states in Lamentations. chaplain at the Hospital of the
to be read this Shabbat, from the in frustration, “Eicha essa l’vadi. can do is weep. University of Pennsylvania. The Board
Book of Isaiah, begins Isaiah’s How can I bear alone the trou- is immersion in painful of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia is
prophetic vision of the destruc- ble of you, and the burden, and ese three examples give us historical memories of our peo- proud to provide the Torah
tion of the Temple. It describes the bickering?” A er this excla- very real human responses to ple, and in our own brokenness commentary for the Jewish Exponent.
the people as having forsaken mation of frustration, Moses those times in our lives when and that of the world around
justice for violence and righ- immediately springs into action, we are crying out, “Eicha! How us, is meant to set us on a path
teousness for murder. And then, appointing leaders who will hear did I get here? How could this of healing. Out of the darkness
on Tisha B’Av, we read the Book disputes to help him govern and be? Why has this happened?” we reach for the light. Out of
of Lamentations, with its soulful, establish justice. or when we simply let out a brokenness we can move toward
mournful trope that evokes the moan of despair that no words wholeness. Immediately a er
pain and sadness as the words In Isaiah, the prophet cries can capture. Tisha b’Av, that’s when we reach
“Eicha haita l’zonah. Alas!
Sometimes our response to

Rafting ipate in ceremonies at Con- the leading witness to his sacri- ◀ Participants enjoy a prior rafting activities for young adults to
gregation Mikveh Israel, where ce,” Davidson said then. “I’m weekend sponsored by Young meet each other. It grew to up
Continued from Page 9 Netanyahu is memorialized, deeply grateful to him and his Jewish Leadership Concepts. to four times a year. We had
commemorating the raid’s friends for bringing us back alive.” 400 to 600 each month. We had
While there’s no ban on 40th anniversary. Photo provided trips to Jamaica and Costa del
phones or iPads, Balcher warned Davidson, who was on a Bar Sol as well.”
that there’s no guarantees they’ll “I didn’t know Yoni, but I’m Mitzvah trip from Israel to the U.S. when terrorists took over
get a connection while on the the plane, is returning to make Eventually, those numbers
water or camping. at shouldn’t sure the next generation hears dwindled, and the YJLC had
be a factor, he said, because of his harrowing story. to recalibrate. Today, summer
the busy itinerary. whitewater ra ing in the Poco-
“Many young professionals nos and a winter ski weekend
One highlight will be hear- have no conception,” said Bal- are among the few programs le .
ing stories from the 1976 raid cher, who’s had speakers such
on Entebbe, Uganda, which as Sally Edelstein, wife of the “ e goal for the weekend
took the life of Yoni Netanya- former Israel ambassador to is for young adults to come
hu, brother of Israel’s prime the U.S., along with a panel of together and connect with
minister. ey’ll hear from one eyewitnesses to the Gaza war at their heritage and with Isra-
of the hostages, Benny David- past events. “It’s an important el,” Balcher said. “Hopefully, at
son, along with former Mos- story to share because it con- least a few of them will go on
sad agent Avner Avraham, who nects them with Israel. to become our leaders in the
participated in the daring res- coming years.” l
cue of about 100 hostages. “We originally started the
program around an Israel trip Contact:
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eye-opening “ eld trips” in equity in its many forms — and to learn how you can take
order to see rsthand the dif- part. The evening will also be a celebration of leadership hon-
ference that Jewish Federation oring Women of Vision’s outgoing chair, Penni Blaskey, and
donor dollars are making. welcoming new chair Marcy Bacine. The evening’s dynamic
e sta missions visited the keynote speaker will be social justice leader Stosh Cotler, CEO
Jewish Farm School in West of Bend the Arc, a national organization that rallies Jews to
Philadelphia and HIAS Penn- speak out on the urgent issues of our time and advocates for
sylvania in Center City Phila- a more just and equal society.
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Jewish Federation funding. The program will be held from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at the Ger-
“ ese missions were truly mantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. The
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director of Education Improve- dietary laws will be observed.
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OUTGOING CHAIR
e Jewish Farm School Penni Blaskey served as chair of
is driven by the tradition of next mission, to HIAS Penn- have helped people from 126 Women of Vision for the past three
using food and agriculture as sylvania, was just as gratifying. countries with everything years and will conclude her term
tools for social justice and spir- HIAS Pennsylvania’s refugee, from nding work and hous- on Aug. 31. Under her leadership,
itual mindfulness. rough its immigration and citizenship ing to collecting donations for Women of Vision underwent a comprehensive strategic plan-
programs — teaching about services help create a welcom- them. is mission was a good ning process, launched a fundraising campaign to raise $3
contemporary food and envi- ing and secure environment way to help our sta better million and welcomed over 50 new members.
ronmental issues, and getting for immigrants and their fam- understand the work we do
participants’ hands dirty on ilies from any ethnic, cultural and how to talk about it.” MARCY BACINE,
working urban farms — it or religious background. Driv- ese valuable hands-on INCOMING CHAIR
seeks to address injustices in en by the Jewish value of “wel- learning opportunities will con- Marcy Bacine will assume a two-
today’s mainstream food sys- coming the stranger,” HIAS tinue with an upcoming mis- year term as chair of Women of
tems and create greater access Pennsylvania provides legal, sion for sta members to visit Vision on Sept. 1. Marcy has served
to sustainably grown foods. resettlement, citizenship and a variety of Northeast Phila- on several Women of Vision com-
“I had no idea that this supportive services to immi- delphia programs that receive mittees, including co-chairing the
oasis existed in West Phila- grants, refugees and asylum Jewish Federation funding. Grants Committee, and participat-
delphia,” Matz said. “And the seekers to ensure their fair “Seeing the impact of our ed in the development of Women
farm school’s tentacles spread treatment and full integration work helps Jewish Feder- of Vision’s strategic plan. As chair,
throughout our entire commu- into American society. ation sta understand the Marcy plans to continue implementing the strategic plan and
nity, connecting agriculture and “I didn’t realize how many importance of all of our jobs,” work toward meeting the $3 million fundraising goal.
farming with education and facets there were to HIAS’ said Rabbi Deborah Glanz-
Jewish values and traditions.” work,” said Alex Holden, mar- berg-Krainin, chief program KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jewish Federation sta ers’ keting project associate. “ ey and strategy o cer. “From
the mailroom to the executive STOSH COTLER, CEO,
suite, everyone here contributes BEND THE ARC
The NEW jewishphilly.org to making a huge di erence in Cotler has 20 years of leadership
the communities we serve.” experience as an educator, train-
It’s not just a fresh look — it’s your er and organizer for social and
gateway to our Jewish communities. economic justice. She has been
To see a complete list of instrumental in leading Bend
programs that receive fund- the Arc in becoming the leading
Every day of the year, the Jewish Federation o ers ways for ing from the Jewish Federa- Jewish advocacy organization
you to make our communities and your world brighter. To learn tion, visit jewishphilly.org/ dedicated to solving the most pressing domestic issues of our
about volunteer, travel and a nity group opportunities and grants-grantees. time. The Forward featured Cotler in its “14 Jewish Women To
signature events, visit jewishphilly.org/get-involved. Watch in 2014” and in its annual “Forward 50” list of Ameri-
can Jews who have had the greatest impact on the national
conversation.

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whether you are a longtime student call 215-886-8000. you to call the synagogue directly at
of Torah or if you have never looked Join Congregation Mikveh Israel to 971 Old York Road, Abington. 215-339-9897 and leave a message. (215) 885-7070
at the Torah before. Begins at 11 a.m. celebrate the miracle at Entebbe and Your call will be returned. 728 W.
410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. the bravery of Yonatan Netanyahu. At Summer Evening Services. Moyamensing Ave., Philadelphia. Open Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
7:30 p.m., our program features speak- 10am - 4:30pm
World of Jewish Theater. ers Avner Avraham, Mossad o cer, Join Main Line Reform Temple Torah Study.
and Benny Davidson, rescued hostage. at 6:30 p.m. at this casual chapel Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
Deborah Baer Mozes, actress and We encourage everyone to attend; service when we welcome Shabbat Begin Shabbat morning at 9 a.m.
director, will talk about Jewish the- admission is free. We hope to welcome with joy and song. A reception at at Reform Congregation Keneseth
ater at noon at Har Zion Temple. you all to Mikveh Israel. Please RSVP to 6 p.m. with light snacks precedes Israel with an engaging discussion of
What is Jewish theater? What makes the synagogue o ce, 215-922-5446. the service. 410 Montgomery Ave., the weekly Torah portion. For more
a play Jewish? What are the themes 44 N. Fourth St., Philadelphia Wynnewood. information, call 215-887-8700. 8339
and issues American Jewish play- Old York Road, Elkins Park.
wrights and theaters are mining? This

Torah, Bagels, Co ee.

Begin Shabbat morning at Old York
Road Temple-Beth Am with an
interactive, engaging discussion of
the weekly portion including bagels
and co ee at 9 a.m. followed by a
peer-led Shabbat service at 10:15
a.m. Casual dress is appropriate, and
everyone is welcome. For more infor-
mation, call 215-886-8000.
971 Old York Road, Abington.

SATURDAY, JULY MONDAY, JULY

Museum Trip. Hatha Yoga.

Join the Mosaic Outdoor Club of Philadelphia for a trip to Join Main Line Reform Temple at
the Chemical Heritage Foundation Museum. The group will 9:15 a.m. for a slow vinyasa flow class
meet at the entrance to the museum located at 1 p.m. For for adults with some experience and
information, call Martin at 215-324-0929. 315 Chestnut St., no major health issues, open both to
Philadelphia. members of MLRT and friends in the
community. Eileen Edman, a congre-
gant and yoga instructor, guides the
class through poses. Come expand
your connections to us by joining
us. $5, one hour, in a beautiful space
with great women. We supply the
venue and water, you supply the mat.
Confirm class schedule each week by
contacting the temple o ce at 610-
649-7800. 410 Montgomery Ave.,
Wynnewood.

Mahjong Game.

Join the members of Melrose B’nai
Israel Emanu-El Sisterhood every
Monday at 7 p.m. for a friendly game.
Everyone is invited. Call 215-635-1505
for questions. 8339 Old York Road,
Elkins Park.

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COMMUNITY / calendar

Calendar WEDNESDAY, AUG. South Jersey Jewish communities. Bible Study.
For questions, call 724-374-3501. 1315
Continued from Page 27 Story and Ice Cream Hour. Spruce St., Philadelphia. Main Line Reform Temple clergy
leads a discussion of the tanakh,
Join the preschool at Temple Sholom in Broomall for a story hour with deli- THURSDAY, AUG. or Jewish bible. This is an ongoing
cious ice cream at 10 a.m. Open to all members and non-members. Cool o this process, beginning with Genesis and
summer at Temple Sholom. Not only is it a great summer activity for your chil- Mommy and Me. proceeding over the course of the
dren, you’ll get to meet other parents in our preschool community. Contact the year. Anyone is welcome to join in at
temple o ce with questions at 610-356-5165. 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall. Sherrie Turetsky, director of the any point, whether you are a long-
School of Early Learning at Old York time student of Torah or if you have
Road Temple-Beth Am, will lead a never looked at the Torah before.
weekly one-hour “Mommy & Me” Begins at 11 a.m. 410 Montgomery
class at 9:30 a.m. For more informa- Ave., Wynnewood.
tion, call 215-886-8000. 971 Old York
Road, Abington.

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TUESDAY, AUG. or email jzacharjasz@ Temple-Beth Am at 7 p.m. $5. Thinkstock Images
intercommunityaction.org. Call 215-886-8000. 971 Old York
Volunteer Training. 403 Rector St., Philadelphia. Road, Abington.

Touching Lives Over 55, a program WEDNESDAY, AUG. Eshel Monthly Meetup.
of Journey’s Way, is seeking dynamic
volunteers to lead peer discussion Quiet Summer Meditation. Join Eshel Philadelphia at 7 p.m.
groups about health and wellness, at William Way LGBT Community
life after retirement, and successful Join Temple Sholom in Broomall Center for a confidential gathering
aging. Volunteers must be at least 55 for a weekly summer meditation for people who identify as LGBTQ
and enjoy working with people, have at 10 a.m. Take time away from the and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious
excellent listening skills and provide hustle and bustle of everyday life for or formerly Orthodox. There will be
their own transportation. Discussion an hour of relaxation and reflection. snacks and conversation. Participants
groups meet weekly in senior com- Contact the temple o ce with ques- are asked to keep to strict confiden-
munity centers throughout Philadel- tions at 610-356-5165. 55 N. Church tiality. Eshel’s mission is to create
phia. The next training starts July 18 Lane, Broomall. community and acceptance for les-
at 10 a.m. and runs through Aug. 22 bian, gay, bisexual and transgender
at Journey’s Way. To apply to become Mahjong. Jews and their families in Orthodox
a volunteer peer leader, contact Jan communities. Eshel Philadelphia
Zacharjasz at 215-487-1750, ext. 1214 Enjoy an evening of mahjong with serves the Greater Philadelphia and
the Sisterhood of Old York Road

Historic WEDNESDAY, AUG.

CONGREGATION MIKVEH ISRAEL Lunch and Learn: Superstitions.

44 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 922-5446 Superstitions are defined in the Merriam-Webster’s dictionary as beliefs or
practices resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, or trust in magic or
Will Hold Its Traditional chance. Belief in superstitions results in an unreasoning fear of nature, the
unknown, or God. This program at Gratz College at 12:15 p.m. takes a closer
TISH’A BE’AV 5777 SERVICES look at the origins of Jewish and non-Jewish superstitions that have become
Monday Evening Tuesday Morning ingrained in our culture. Be sure to bring your lucky rabbit’s foot. Instructed
July 31st at 9:00pm August 1st at 7:00am by Bea Streitfeld. 7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park. l

EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Rabbi Albert E. Gabbai • Eli Gabay Esq., Parnas

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BIRTH ENGAGEMENT

MATTHEW ROBERT WEINTRAUB RINGEL-ROSS

Samantha Jones and Louis Weintraub of Centreville, Va., announce the birth of David and Judy Ringel of Voorhees, N.J., and Michael and Zaida Ross of
their son, Matthew Robert Weintraub, on Dec. 5, 2016. Pinecrest, Fla., are thrilled to announce the engagement of their children,
Michelle Lindsay Ringel to David Aaron Ross.
Sharing in the family’s happiness are grandparents Susan and Stanley Weintraub
of Havertown and Paul and Jessica Jones of Forestburgh, N.Y., along with Aunt Michelle earned her Bachelor of Arts in journalism and media studies from
Dayna and Uncle Larry Weintraub, cousins Jonah and Noam Weintraub, Uncle Rutgers University and her J.D. from Rutgers Law School. She is an associate
Gary and Aunt Erin Weintraub, Uncle Alex and Aunt Maria Jones, Uncle Zach and with the law rm Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel, LLP in the family
Aunt Kristina Jones, and Uncle Lawrence Jones and Aunt Amelia Wolf. law department.

Matthew Robert is name in loving memory for maternal great- David earned his Bachelor of Science in nance from Washington University
grandmother, Mae Roth, and paternal great-grandfather, Sidney Robert Paster. and his M.D. from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. He
completed a family medicine residency and sports medicine fellowship at the
University of Pennsylvania. He has entered private practice specializing in sports
medicine with Ross Medical Group.

Michelle is the grand-
daughter of Abe and
Selma Carmy and Sam
and Sylvia Ringel. David
is the grandson of Maria
Montelongo and the
late Pablo Montelongo
and the late Edith and
William Ross.

Sharing in their hap-
piness are Michelle’s twin
brother Jared, David’s
sisters Monica and Nicole,
and other family members
and friends.

Michelle and David
are planning a May 2018
wedding in Philadelphia.

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uest all persons having claims or LAW O ICES O PETER L. LEN Philadelphia, PA 1 103 2017 for Tender Care Healthcare PAINTING
demands against the estate of the ASSOCIATES Pursuant to the re uirements of Services etc. located at 130 South
decedent to make known the same ASSOCIATES 1701 Walnut St., th l. section 7 of the Pennsylvania 4th Street Philadelphia, PA 1 13 . Diamond Painting
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Harry J. Sher above Estate have been granted to to make known the same and all Suite 300 tious Name was filed in the Depart Specializing in Residential Painting
1 30 Two Penn Center Plaza the undersigned, who re uest all persons indebted to the decedent West Conshohocken, PA 1 42 ment of State of the Common Mention this ad for a 15% discount
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a k a AVI J. COHEN, AVI COHEN, sons indebted to the decedent to Jenkintown, PA 1 04 , plication for Registration of icti Oreland, PA 1 07 . The name and
DECEASED. make payment without delay to Or to his Attorney tious Name was filed in the Depart address of each individual inter
Late of Philadelphia CHARLES R. REWSON, IV and DAVID A. APPLEBAUM ment of State of the Common ested in the business is Daniel C.
LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on JON D. O , E ECUTORS, c o Dav RIEDMAN SCHUMAN wealth of Pennsylvania on ebru Byrne 233 Roesch Ave. Phil
the above Estate have been gran id A. Applebaum, Es ., 101 Green 101 Greenwood Ave., th l. ary 2017 for Dana Lee Photo adelphia, PA 1 07 . This was filed
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DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES ▲ The Elkins Park house where the Finestones lived sustained heavy

BERSHAD GROSSBERG POULOS fire damage. Photo by Jon Marks

Rosalie Rookie Bershad (nee Teitelman), Bernice Grossberg,(nee rel), July 14, 2017. Arlene Poulos (nee Roseman) July 14, 2017. Fire time. But he hasn’t done it in a
aged 0, died on July 20, 2017. Devoted wife Wife of Van. Mother of Carl Grossberg, Ed Wife of George, of Phila. Mother of Sheri few years.”
of Edward, loving mother of Marla (Andrew) (Helena) Grossberg and ran (David) Orkin, (Jimmy) Rosenfeld and Deena Seltzer. Continued from Page 10
Diamond and Janice Bershad (Steven Bass). also survived by her grandchildren. She was Grandmother of Alexa, Charles, Stephanie “She was a gentle person, just
Adoring grandmother of Adam (Megan), a member of the Association of Jewish Holo and Billy. Relatives and friends were invited CPA partner until the elder so nice,” Pauline Kretschmer
Alexis, Jonathan, and Ana. Proud great caust Survivors. Contributions in her memory to Services Sunday 1 P.M. Joseph Levine and man’s retirement, spoke of how added. “I haven’t seen him for a
grandmother of Olive and uinn. Contribu may be made to the United States Holocaust Sons Memorial Chapel, 4737 Street Road, incredible they were. “ ere’s a long while. He wasn’t as active as
tions in her memory may be made to Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl. Trevose. Ent. Roosevelt Memorial Park deep love from all the family,” she was. I gave him a ride a cou-
Alzheimer s Association or Alex s Lemonade SW., Washington, DC 20024 or the Holy Re Mausoleum. Contributions in her memory he said. “We’re all hurting right ple of times. Such a nice couple.”
Stand. deemer Home Care and Hospice, 122 may be made to Penn Pancreatic Research now. But they led a great life.”
Townsend Road, Philadelphia, Pa. 1 1 4. Center. Richard Finestone said that
GOLDSTEIN S ROSENBERG S e family gathered to cel- “Judaism was a huge part of
RAPHAEL SAC S GOLDSTEINS ROSENBERG S JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS ebrate those lives on July 25 their lives. Both my mom’s and
RAPHAEL SAC S during a graveside ceremony at dad’s parents were immigrants
BRODS ROSS Forest Hills/Shalom Memori- — from Russia and from
JACOB al Park in Huntingdon Valley, Austria-Hungary.”
Carolyn J. Brodsky (nee Barren) on July 12, Leonard M. Ross, July 17, 2017, of Maple with Cantor Malcolm James
2017. Beloved wife and best friend of Sam Rebecca Jacob (nee Antonoff) June 2 , 2017. Glen, PA beloved husband of Mar orie (nee presiding. He’s the husband of At Long Beach Island, where
Brodsky devoted mother of Dr. Bari Sue (Dr. Wife of the late Herbert Pitt and the late Mor Blanche Finestone James, the the Finestones would spend
David Gunther) Brodsky and Cindy (Terrence ris Jacob Mother of Jac ueline (Jerry) rutter) loving father of Barbara Ross and Finestones’ oldest daughter. their summers, “they used to
Gargiulo) Brodsky grandmother of Eli ah, Rosenzweig and Barbara (Richard) Shifrin Wendy Ross cherished grandfather of Haley. host an annual Shabbat Kid-
Maya, Gabriel, and Sophia. Carolyn was a Grandmother of Gary (Debby) and Larry Relatives and friends were invited to services According to Cheltenham dush,” said Rabbi Michael Jay
member of Temple Sinai and it s sisterhood. (Tara) Great Grandmother of Luna and Thursday, July 1 at Joseph Levine Sons, Township Deputy Fire Marshal of the Jewish Community Cen-
She was a special education teacher, Phil Daniel. Contributions in her memory may be 4737 Street Road, Trevose, Pa. Contribu Timothy Schuck, what was later ter of Long Beach Island. “ e
adelphia board of education for 30 years. made to Philabundance, 3 1 S. Galloway tions in his memory may be made to the determined to be an accidental whole family would come down
Relatives and friends were invited to Ser St., Phila., PA 1 14 . American Heart Assoc. or the Montgomery electrical re broke out in the to be a part of it. I know they
vices riday, 12 Noon, at Joseph Levine and County S.P.C.A. Finestone’s bedroom early on were longtime members. I’m
Sons Memorial Chapel, 4737 Street Road, GOLDSTEINS ROSENBERG S July 23. e re department only in my fourth year here.
Trevose. Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park. RAPHAEL SAC S JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS was noti ed at 4:38 a.m. and, My rst couple of years I know
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her with the help of neighboring whenever they came to services,
memory may be made to a charity of the LEVIN SILBERMAN they always came together.
donor s choice. re companies and close to
Gladys Levin (nee Cohen), a retired sales as Renee Silberman (nee Spector), July 1 , 150 re ghters, had the blaze “Roy did the ha arah. He
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS sociate for JE Caldwell Jewelers, died July 2017, of Boynton Beach L, formerly of Phil under control by 6:54 a.m. just literally opened the book
1 , 2017. She was 0. Beloved wife of the adelphia PA. Beloved wife of the late Sol Sil and chanted it beautifully. ey
COHEN late Sidney Levin. Devoted mother of Joseph berman loving mother of Edward (Shelly) Shortly before that, they dis- only came in once last year, but
Levin ( athy) and Aron Levin (Diane). Lov Silberman, Michael (Ellen) Silberman, David covered the bodies of the couple. before that these were vibrant
Ruth T. Cohen (nee Toll), July 13, 2017. Wife ing grandmother of Travis D Antonio (Erin), (Jill) Silberman, Robert ( oni) Silberman and active members of this com-
of the late Harry G. mother of Gary (Cynthia) Todd D Antonio (Brandy), Shane McPherson, Down the block, Ken and munity, which exists in part
Cohen, and Bruce (Marcia) Cohen grand Rachel Levin, Tyler Levin, and Nicole Levin. enneth Silberman dear sister of Edward M. Pauline Kretschmer were because of them. Whatever we
mother of Jay (Jenni) Cohen, Michael Cohen, Loving great grandmother of Brady, (Eleanor) Spector. Grandmother of Adam, asleep when the re engines have here they helped to create.”
Jeffrey Cohen, and Rachael Cohen. Contribu Donovan, Brodie, and Brynn. Contributions David, Jason, Tracy, ate, Scott, Leigh and
tions in her memory may be made to the in her memory may be made to the Americ Julia also survived by great grandchildren. rst arrived. Ken Kretschmer, The Finestone family
American Heart Association, Ann s Choice an Heart Association. Contributions in her memory be made to the a retired reman himself, got requested any donations in hon-
Benevolent Association, or Congregation Rohr Center for Jewish Life Chabad House, up and ventured up the block or of Roy and Helen Finestone
Adath Jeshurun. GOLDSTEINS ROSENBERG S 7 0 College Ave., Haverford PA 1 041. to see what was going on. be made to the Jewish Federa-
RAPHAEL SAC S tion of Greater Philadelphia. l
GOLDSTEINS ROSENBERG S JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS “I knew how bad it was
RAPHAEL SAC S MASEL as soon as I saw it,” he said. Contact:
WALDBAUM “I was real upset when I saw [email protected];
GIBBS Edythe Masel (nee Lieb), July 1 , 2017. Wife what house it was. ey were 215-832-0729
of the late Jacob Joseph mother of Richard Joan Waldbaum (nee Bernhang) July 1 , nice people. ey used to walk
Alvin Gibbs , on July 1 , 2017, age 0 yrs., of (Sharon) Masel, Mar orie Masel (Christopher 2017 of Wynnewood, PA Wife of the late down to the mailbox all the
Broomall, PA. Survived by his beloved part Chantrill) and the late Robert Masel mother Morton Waldbaum Mother of Lisa (James
ner Janet Leonard. Loving father of Michelle in law of Terry Auerbach grandmother of Davis) Waldbaum, Ellen (Dave) Haskell and
( en) Linsalata, Lawrence (Jaime) Gibbs, Rachel and Rebecca. Contributions in her Josh Waldbaum grandmother of Dan (Ari
Sheryl (Jeff) Hutton and the late Andrew memory may be made to any Jewish organiz ella), Tom (Ayelet) and Inbal (Noam) Great
Gibbs and the late Stephen Gibbs. ather in ation. Grandmother of Maayan, Liana, Shachar and
law of Michelle Gibbs. Brother of Ronald Netta. Relatives and friends were invited to
(Jane) Gibbs loving and devoted grandfath GOLDSTEINS ROSENBERG S Memorial Services riday July 21 at Temple
er of 11 also survived by the mother of his RAPHAEL SAC S Sholom of Broomall, N. Church Lane
children Rita Gibbs and also by Paul (Jeanne) Broomall, PA 1 00 . Contributions in her
Leonard. Relatives and friends were invited to memory may be made to Jewish ederation
Services Monday 1 30 P.M. Joseph Levine of Greater Philadelphia or Temple Sholom of
and Sons Memorial Chapels (WEST), 2 11 Broomall.
West Chester Pike, Broomall PA. Interment
Haym Salomon Memorial Park. Contribu JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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ree new Jewish members were elect-
Huntingdon Valley resident Gail A. Edelsohn was
installed June 3 as president of the Pennsylvania ed to the Einstein Healthcare Network
Psychiatric Society, which advocates for Pennsyl- Board of Overseers and Board of Trust-
vania psychiatrists ees for 2018. In addition, Lawrence S.
and their patients Reichlin of Villanova will serve the
through activities in
education, shaping nal year of his three-year term as
of legislation and chairman of the Board of Trustees and
upholding ethical the Board of Overseers.
standards. A mem-
ber of Or Hadash Joining the Board of Overseers are
in Fort Washing- pharmaceutical/health care executive
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senior medical member of Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El LAWRENCE S. REICHLIN JEREMY P. GOLDBERG
director for quality in Wynnewood, along with CPA Bob BOB LIPSTEIN ALBERTO ESQUENAZI
at Community Care Lipstein, of Merion Station, a mem-
Behavioral Health ber of Chabad of the Main Line, who
Organization. also serves on the board of the Jewish
She previously GAIL A. EDELSOHN Relief Agency.

was associate medi- Joining the Board of Trustees is
cal director for children’s services in the Philadelphia Alberto Esquenazi, a former long-
Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual time member of Congregation Adath
Disability Services, as well as director of the Divi- Jeshurun in Elkins Park. He is chief
sion of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at omas medical o cer of MossRehab, the John
Je erson University. Otto Haas Chair of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation at Einstein Health-
Local Collegians Strike Gold care Network, clinical director of the
Four local collegians earned gold in men’s open Regional Amputation Center and
soccer at the recent 20th Maccabiah Games in Israel. director of the Sheerr Gait & Motion
Analysis Laboratory.

Men’s Mission 3 Holds Mini Reunion
Eight members of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Men’s Mission 3 held a mini reunion at the
Margate, N.J., home of Jodi and Richard Gorodesky on July 1.

From left: Alec Weiss of Villanova University, Max Kurtzman From left: Richard Gorodesky, Sam Menaged, Rob Odell, Ben Kirshner, Henri Levit, Josh Verne, Steve Margulies and
of the University of Pennsylvania, Danny Rubenstein of Steve Rosenberg
Wesleyan University and Jonny Dolezal of the University of
Pennsylvania

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TR ANSITIONAL PATIENT CARE

Transitional care provides a bridge to help patients get back on their feet and to support
families during a loved one’s transition from hospital to home.

The Abramson Center for Jewish Life and Lankenau Medical Center—two regional leaders
in transitional care—are proud to announce that they are working together to enhance
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Lankenau have been dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities they serve.

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