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SPORTS SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF That was what inspired her to act. She
Though a kitchen might be kosher the posted on Instagram that she planned to
Jewish Groups rest of the year, when Passover comes, all WHEN JACK M. Barrack Hebrew Acad- participate in the national student walk-
Get Involved with bets are off. Some engage in a cleaning to emy 11th-grader Ruthie Cohen learned out on March 14. Soon after, Barrack
March Madness make their kitchens kosher for Passover, about the shooting at Marjory Stoneman 10th-grader Sophia Shapiro reached out
Everywhere you but many others find it too difficult for Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. on to her to let her know that she wanted
look, there’s practical or economic reasons. Feb. 14, she didn’t feel shocked — she just to participate as well, and the two began
a bracket. felt numb. planning a walkout at the school.
“We don’t keep a lot of food in our
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en,” Congregation Rodeph Shalom Rabbi regular mass shootings, 17 deaths seemed the students at Barrack filed out of the
THEATER Eli Freedman said. “So there wouldn’t be like just a number to her. school, just a fraction of the students
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Special education we’d get rid of those. But other than that,
teacher tries out we don’t do the feather and the candle,
a different field. that more traditional thing.”
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First-Time Candidate Sticks to her Guns
LOCAL She’s also against the way After almost six years with CeaseFirePA, Shira hibit regulation. Like other
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF she says President Donald Goodman is taking a leave of absence to devote constitutional rights, they are
Trump and his administration time to her own congressional campaign. She’s not absolute.
WHEN SHIRA GOODMAN are “tolerating anti-Semitism running in the May 15 Democratic primary for the
first interviewed for her job and discrimination and rac- newly redrawn Fourth Congressional District. “Until the [Heller] Supreme
as executive director at Cease- ism — any kind of -ism against Court decision in 2008, we
FirePA in 2012, James Holmes anyone who is perceived as dif- Shira Goodman Photo provided did not have this concept that
entered a movie theater in ferent or other.” there was an individual right
Aurora, Colo., with multiple el onward, Goodman predicts Also on the local level and in the Second Amendment. It
firearms, killing 12. Institutions of democracy more representation in gov- up, Goodman’s work with gun was viewed as being more about
are at risk, too, she said. “We ernment-held positions. violence prevention affects the militia. Although people
In her career with the anti- can’t get distracted by tweets “The laws that get made in communities across the nation, did own guns throughout the
gun violence organization, she and by the drama of the day. Harrisburg and Washington but she said she’ll use the skills country, it wasn’t viewed as an
watched the statistics grow: … I want to be part of a voice affect all of us,” she said. “If she learned on the state level individually guaranteed consti-
Sandy Hook. Pulse nightclub. that has the ability to amplify there aren’t people who look and apply them in a different tutional right. ... All of our rights
Las Vegas. Parkland. those messages and call out like or sound like or care about way in Congress. come with responsibilities and
that behavior as dangerous and the same things we do, or who A common misconception are subject to regulation.”
After almost six years with un-American.” are living with disabilities or she’s come across is the idea
CeaseFirePA, Goodman is tak- who love different people than that gun control and the Second And just because someone
ing a leave of absence to devote Goodman is also commit- we love, then their voices aren’t Amendment cannot coexist. is pro-regulation doesn’t mean
time to her own congressional ted to Israel and its security, being heard. We at least need The Second Amendment, they’re anti-gun.
campaign. She’s running in the and hopes to see the U.S.-Israel that dialogue.” she explained, does not pro-
May 15 Democratic primary for relationship strengthen. “You can hold both of those
the newly redrawn Fourth Con- concepts in your mind con-
gressional District, alongside oth- Goodman isn’t the only sistently, and we have to find
er Democratic candidates state woman running for office this that common ground — and
Rep. Mary Jo Daley (District 148), cycle with no prior government we can.”
state Rep. Madeleine Dean (Dis- experience. (See: Sex and the
trict 153) and former U.S. Rep. City’s Cynthia Nixon’s recent Recent polls show that
Joe Hoeffel, as well as Republican governor bid in New York.) roughly 90 percent of Amer-
candidate Dan David. icans support background
As of February, 431 women checks on every gun sale, she
In an interview, she said that were running for or were like- cited. Currently in Pennsyl-
running for office never crossed ly to run for the U.S. House vania, there are ways to buy
her mind before; she enjoyed nationwide — 339 Democrats a semi-automatic rifle with-
instead working on policy as a and 92 Republicans — NPR out a background check, and
lawyer and advocate. reported, summarizing a there are no waiting periods
recent study by Rutgers’ Center to buy firearms.
But since the 2016 election, for American Women and Pol-
she thought about how she itics. At the same point in 2016, “Ninety percent of Ameri-
could be a part of “the broader there were 212. The amount of cans don’t agree on anything,”
fight,” rather than a single issue. women running for the U.S. she laughed, “but they’re agree-
Senate also doubled this year ing on background checks for
With the opening of the new compared to 2016. gun sales.” About 68 percent of
Montgomery County seat, she Americans also approve of ban-
jumped on the opportunity to Goodman credits the vot- ning assault weapons, accord-
“be a part of the insiders working ers — young, old, women and ing to a 2017 Pew Research
on the legislation and policy.” people of color. Center poll.
“I want to bring that voice In speaking engagements In the 19 years since Col-
— both on gun issues and oth- across Montgomery County, umbine, the gun control debate
er issues,” said Goodman, who she’s seen a blend of people still circles the political arena.
lives in Dresher and belongs — and full houses. “People But the fact that it’s being talked
to both Congregation Adath are coming out to these meet- about — with children holding
Jeshurun, where she grew up, ings because they’re really adults and politicians account-
and Temple Sinai. “It’s a differ- concerned about the country, able — is progress, she said.
ent way to be part of a fight.” and they’re energized by what
they’re hearing from different “We need kids, adults, every-
The anti-gun violence candidates.” body to be talking about this”
advocate said she backs other on both sides of the aisle, she
traditional Democratic poli- For so long, she said, soci- said. “This is an American
cies: supporting reproductive ety has followed the tradi- problem. We need American
rights, expanding health care, tional path of rising through solutions.” l
raising the minimum wage and the ranks of government, but
decreasing college debt. there are other ways people [email protected];
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Headlines It’s not manna from heaven, but this
Passover, provide something just as crucial
New NextGen
Chair Motivated to the survival of the Israeli people.
by Compassion
PROFILES IN GIVING
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF
WHEN MATT SHIPON Matt Shipon Photo provided
speaks of his Jewish identity,
the conversation turns to As someone who both donates In a country where terrorism is an all-too-frequent occurrence, your gift to
family history. and holds a position, he gets Magen David Adom ensures Israel’s national paramedic organization has the
to see first hand that mon- medical supplies it needs to save lives. So this Passover, while you recount the
One grandfather emi- ey’s reach. For example, when story of the Jews’ redemption from slavery, your gift will help modern-day
grated from Poland in 1938. he visited the Israeli town of Israelis survive the threats they face today.
His entire family died there, Netivot on a Birthright trip Thank you for making a gift today and for supporting our 70 for 70
and he built a life for him- he staffed, he witnessed the Campaign, our drive to put 70 additional ambulances on the streets of
self from nothing. His other people’s connection with their Israel in commemoration of Israel’s 70th anniversary.
grandfather, Nathan Shipon, sister city, Philadelphia. He
emigrated from Russia and also saw a Liberty Bell replica AFMDA Greater Philadelphia Area
opened a grocery store in in town. PO Box 52158
Queen Village called Nate’s Philadelphia, PA 19115
Southern Food Center. When “Being able to listen to the Tel 215.947.7007 • [email protected]
he bought the surrounding people who are recipients of www.afmda.org
properties to prevent compe- the aid that [Jewish] Feder-
tition from moving in, there ation gives has been a great As the real estate busi- Hearts Foundation, where he feel compassion for them, and
was no way he could have experience and really opened ness grew, they started work- helped local families during I just want to do what I can.”
known the impact it would my eyes to the needs of the ing on development almost times of hardship.
have on his grandson. Jewish population here in exclusively. This article is part of an occa-
Philadelphia and around the “I’ve been so fortunate in sional series of profiles of
Decades later, Matt Shipon world,” he said. Besides his work at Aar- my life, having a great family, Jewish Federation of Greater
co-owns AaronRob Prop- on Rob Properties and Jewish great parents who’ve provided Philadelphia supporters.
erties with his brother, and Growing up, he attended Federation, Shipon has served for me throughout my life,”
they are developing those George School, and his fam- as president of the young Shipon said. “I just know how [email protected];
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mixed-use buildings. And tion Kol Emet in Yardley. He The Barkann Family Healing some other people are, and I
after serving as the Jewish studied finance at Penn State.
Federation of Greater Phila- After graduating and working
delphia’s NextGen vice chair in finance for a few months,
for outreach for the past two Shipon’s older brother invited
years, Shipon will step into him to join the family busi-
the role as chair this summer. ness, which was then Shipon’s
Chicken. When Matt Shipon’s
“My main goals are really to father took over the grocery
increase outreach and engage- store, he transformed it into a
ment and get more people chicken cheesesteak provider.
involved,” Shipon said. “We do The two brothers joined that
so much as an organization, business, eventually developing
but there are so many people the properties surrounding it.
out there who have no clue
what we do or who we are.”
Shipon’s involvement in the
Jewish Federation goes back
five years, through the lead-
ership development program.
After he emerged from the
program, he took a position on
the board.
As NextGen chair, Shipon
hopes to convert more people
into Jewish Federation donors.
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A FREE half-day event covering all aspects of looking for new – SPORTS brought the students together and Andrew Shechtman and Michele
or better – employment MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF through Hillel’s doors. Pesin; Steinberg’s husband Hen-
ry, also an event co-chair, point-
Résumé • Interview • Finances • Stress • Benefits • LinkedIn “I’ve always been athletic, ed out the fundraiser fell during
that’s one thing I’m trying to March Madness.
WHERE: The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center of JFCS THE PHRASE “THERE is incorporate more into Jewish life
345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 method to my madness” and Hillel life,” Reiss said. “Sports “It really encouraged the men
in general tend to bring commu- to come to the event,” Steinberg
WHEN: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 • 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm certainly can’t be applied to the nities together and it’s just a great laughed.
RSVP at jevshumanservices.org/events or call 215-854-1874 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball feeling to be part of something
Championship. that’s bigger … and [it’s] one Incorporating the mitzvah
Between University of Mary- time you can be rooting for the piece was especially important.
Funding generously land-Baltimore County knocking same team and all be watching
Presented by: provided by: top seed University of Virginia together. “This is a great opportunity
for us to give back,” said Stein-
out of the tournament in the first “Especially since Penn was in berg, who has a 4-year-old and
round (with the entertaining it, it was another way to get people a 2-year-old in the school. In
Twitter feed to go with it) and who might not necessarily even addition to benefiting the school,
LAW AS PERFORMANCE underdogs like Syracuse and Buf- do anything with Hillel, it was a portion of the proceeds will be
AND PLAY: falo stealing victories every which another doorway to get them in,” given to Save the Children, an
way, it’s safe to guess that your she added. international organization that
bracket is probably busted.
A DIALOGUE But that doesn’t mean it hasn’t Main Line Reform Temple Participants from
borrowed the overall theme for Mitzvah Madness,
been fun. its “Mitzvah Madness” fundraiser benefiting Main Line
SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2018 As the tournament event March 17, benefiting its Ear- Reform Temple Early
heads into the Elite 8, Jew- ly Childhood Education school. Childhood Education
s
About 140 guests played beer Photos provided
9:00 AM ish groups have joined the pong, cornhole and other tail-
madness with fundraisers gate-inspired games and activ- provides relief and services to
Penn Law and community activities. ities, while some of the night’s children, from school supplies to
Silverman Hall | S245A basketball matches were broad- clean drinking water.
cast on a big screen.
3501 Sansom Street Giving back is a stronghold
There were also raffles and of the Steinberg family; she
This program has been approved for A group of about 30 a silent auction while box pools explained that they don’t do tradi-
4.0 substantive CLE credits for students gathered at Penn were sold ahead of the event, tional Chanukah or birthday gifts
Hillel throughout the which raised a little more than for their children, instead encour-
Pennsylvania lawyers. CLE credit may early afternoon on March 15 to $20,000, according to event aging them to give to a charity
be available in other jurisdictions as co-chair Stacy Steinberg. or volunteer. Her daughter, for
well. Attendees seeking CLE credit instance, donated to Cradles to
should bring separate payment in the “I’m looking forward to Crayons — a nonprofit that pro-
bringing the community togeth- vides items for children in poverty
amount of $160.00 ($80.00 public er on a Saturday night at the — for her birthday last year.
interest/non-profit attorneys) cash or watch and cheer on their Quakers temple and having them have
check made payable to The Trustees of as they played against Kansas. a good time,” said Missy Hor- The fundraiser was a way to
row, director of Early Childhood continue that — as well as a
the University of Pennsylvania. Education, ahead of the event. “I night to have fun and play pong.
often say I don’t care if they raise
RSVP: https://pennlaw.cvent.com/d/6tqyk0/ Unfortunately, the game money, which I shouldn’t say, “Missy Horrow is amazing
but they do; it’s more about the because she’s supportive of every-
didn’t give the students the building of the community.” thing I do,” Steinberg added, “and
results they were hoping for, also feels strongly that one of the
as Penn lost admirably to the The theme came about as greatest mitzvahs we can teach
Wildcats 76-60, but it united Steinberg was brainstorming our children is to help those in
Gruss ad JOIN OURMar 2018.indd 1 NETWORK OF CHALL3A/19/H18 10:53 AthMe“mIt’sfobreaencosmupmeor nexccaiutisneg. and ideas with co-chairs Casey and need — and why shouldn’t the
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to our Philadelphia program in Fall 2018
Reiss, a junior studying eco-
nomics, has Michigan winning
For more information, it all — she was a bit biased, she
contact [email protected] admitted, since her brother went
there — but for her, the important
thing was that the bracket and the
w w w. c h a l l a h f o r h u n g e r. o r g watch party, despite the results,
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Passover Event Features Heart and Sole
LOCAL people and pick up a free box pled with the opportunity to to Vlad Vestel, YJLC co-chair for
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF of matzah in the process. raise money for a large scope the Heart and Sole campaign.
New this year is a communi- project in Israel is a chance
YOU’RE INVITED TO put ty service component. for young adults to do some- As someone who has had
your best foot forward for If you have gently used shoes thing worthwhile. heart disease affect his family,
Passover this year — literally. lying around you’re looking to As the shoe boxes are he is personally connected to
get rid of while you rid your encouraged to be set up in the cause and the technolo-
As the holiday approach- home of chametz, American synagogues they belong to — gy and solutions the new car-
es, Young Jewish Leadership Friends of the Kaplan Medi- or maybe belonged to when diac center could offer. Many
Concepts (YJLC), a networking cal Center (AFKMC) will take they were growing up — as Americans are not familiar
organization for Jewish young them off your hands. well as college campuses, it’s with the hospital, he added.
professionals, will hold its annual The organization is Ashley Hawthorne, YJLC volunteer, a chance to reconnect with
Matzah Aisle Meet-up on March launching a national “Heart and Elissa Gruenberg, wife of the their Jewish upbringings. He hopes for a big turnout for
25 in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Sole” campaign to raise Congregation Beth El rabbi, collect shoes the Matzah Aisle Meet-up and
and New York City. funds for a new cardiac center for the “Heart and Sole” campaign. The first synagogue to sign that more people will sign up to be
Photo provided up was Congregation Beth El “foot soldiers” in the campaign.
It’s a different take on a at Kaplan Medical Center in in Yardley, which has filled 17
“happy hour,” as those in Rehovot, Israel. The campaign of the most critical things for boxes, Balcher said. “One, they’re able to meet
their 20s and 30s meet at a places shoe collection boxes on Israel and the future of the West, “We give young adults [a and greet,” Vestel said. “Two,
designated grocery store — in college campuses, synagogues really,” said Lou Balcher, AFK- chance] to get in touch with that they’re able to make friends.
Philadelphia, it’s the Whole and churches throughout the MC national director and YJLC Jewish piece of themselves and And three, they’re able to do
Foods on Pennsylvania Avenue United States. co-founder. “We’re helping to use that to connect with their something together that’s really
from 11 a.m. to noon, and in “This is the first time with build the largest high-tech cardi- peers who also are Jewish young awesome and can positively help
Princeton it’s the Lawrencev- our Matzah Aisle Meet-up where ac center in the Middle East with adults,” he said. people. So overall, it’s a good
ille ShopRite from 3:30 to 4:30 we’re linking up with a project the Heart and Sole project.” So far, about 20 synagogues time spent.”
p.m. — to network, meet new connected with Israel to do one For him, this event cou- have signed up to help, according
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Golden Slipper Name Change Reflects Breadth
LOCAL fairly traditional day center for based at Adath Israel in Merion four more buildings at Federa- of further growth was another
seniors. The organization pro- Station, focuses on educational tion Housing. Music dominates factor in changing the name to
vides hot lunches and in-depth programming, almost like mini at Federation Housing, Garrell something that could grow with
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF
and concrete social work services. college courses, Garrell said. It noted, as it’s by far the most the organization.
“GEMS” CONNOTES A feeling Garrell said most of the clients also organizes cultural trips, such popular recreational activity. “We needed to have a name
of treasure, passion and respect, come for food, social services or as to New York or The that really reflected who
a factor that went into the word’s just for recreation. Philadelphia Orches- we’ve become, not who we
selection as part of the former As the population of Wyn- tra, which provides had been,” said Jill Caine,
Golden Slipper Center for Seniors’ nefield changed, so did the socialization and con- board of directors vice
new branding. demographics of Golden Slipper nection opportunities. president and branding
The center is changing its Gems. Today, the location serves Its most recent committee chair.
name to Golden Slipper Gems. a clientele mixture of older Jews, location started five For the past two years,
Executive Director Mar- Garrell and the board dis-
cia Garrell said the orga- cussed changing the name.
nization has grown over Caine said she helped
the years in both the select Masters Group
breadth of its purpose Susan Richter and Roberta Design as the marketing
Rothstein-Both, members of
and its locations, and Golden Slipper Gems at the Pavilion firm to lead the branding
the old name no longer “We really look change and arranged focus
reflected that reality. very closely at what groups with staff and clients
The organization has the population we’re from the different entities.
grown from serving 50 serving needs,” Garrell Masters Group Design cre-
older adults in 1995 to said. “We change our ated a list of eight contenders,
nearly a thousand today. services based on what from which the new name was
“The word ‘gems’ is they need. It’s more selected. Throughout the con-
because we consider the geared toward them as versations, the word “gems” kept
older adults that we serve the client. What brings coming up, Caine said.
to be gems … and very all of our services Golden Slipper Gems is now
importantly, we consid- together is that we’re changing its collateral material. It
er our staff to be gems,” Back row from left: Sheree Little-Abobi, social worker and site director; Activities Coordina- enriching the lives of already has a new Facebook page
Garrell said. “We have tor Chelsea Roach; Meal and Transportation Coordinator Ahren LaLonde; and Russian Adviser older adults.” and within a few months there
very compassionate staff Lyuda Ulyanitskaya. Front row from left: Nutrition Aide Barbara Walker, Nutrition Aide Erica Golden Slipper will be a new website, too.
who’ve been with us for 18 Sullivan, Executive Director Marcia Garrell, and Activities Coordinator Debra Ross Photos provided recently received a “There are so many gems
to 20 years. They’re the ones that Russian immigrants and Afri- years ago in two Federation grant from the Jewish Federation around us,” Caine said. “There’s
present the programs that we do, can-Americans. Housing buildings to provide of Greater Philadelphia’s Bernard just treasure, and as you get older,
and they are truly gems.” Ten years ago, the organiza- recreational services, such as and Etta Weinberg Fund to con- you want to be treasured.” l
Golden Slipper Gems was tion added a second location on music, arts and crafts, bingo duct a feasibility study to explore
founded 24 years ago at the Pavil- the Main Line. Serving a more and exercise classes. Two years duplicating the Main Line model [email protected];
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Kessler Leaving JCRC It smells like the boys’ cabin at Because
JEWISH COMMUNITY Camp Ramah before the Shab- We Care
Relations Council (JCRC) bat social.”
Director Adam Kessler Uniquely designed
resigned from his position “When I was growing up, it packaged gifts & baskets
effective March 16. seemed like every Jewish kid I
knew went to Camp Ramah,” Because We Care gifts and baskets
The JCRC advocates on said Adam F. Goldberg, the are the perfect way to show your
behalf of Jewish interests and show’s executive producer. friends and family you are thinking
issues throughout the world. “So, to keep it real, we just had of them.
to work it into the show.”
“I am gratified by the work This Passover, brighten
we did at JCRC, bringing peo- Former Educator, the lives of your loved
ple together by building bridges Author Dies at 88 ones – and community
between the interfaith and inter- FORMER PHILADELPHIA members in need.
group communities,” Kessler resident Marion Leventhal
said. “We have done much to Bell, who taught at several col- Call today –
support our non-Jewish broth- leges and also wrote a book 215.635.4774
ers and sisters on their issues as about the city’s history, died
much as I know they have on March 11 in California. She All proceeds benefit the
ours. These connections create a was 88.
more vibrant, healthy and har-
monious community.” In 1977, Bell published
Crusade in the City: Revivalism
Kessler had been in the posi- in Nineteenth Century
tion for 10 years and apparent- Philadelphia. She also served
ly was seeking a change. as a general administrator for
the National Institute on the
“There was no major inci- Holocaust.
dent or issue,” said Jewish Fed-
eration of Greater Philadelphia Between 1980 and 1996,
President and CEO Naomi she served as associate direc-
Adler. “He had been thinking tor of the College of General
about it for a while.” Studies (since renamed the
College of Liberal and Profes-
A listing for Kessler’s posi- sional Studies) at the Univer-
tion will be posted shortly, sity of Pennsylvania.
Adler said. For now, an inter-
im director won’t be named, Israel Ranks 11th on
as JCRC Assistant Director Happiness Index
Abbey Frank and other staff ISRAEL PLACED 11TH out
members will fill in. of 156 countries in The World
Happiness Report 2018, which
Adler said the JCRC will was compiled by the United
remain an important part of the Nations Sustainable Devel-
Jewish Federation, noting that opment Solutions Network,
its work has become increas- JNS.org reported.
ingly complex in recent years
with the general deepening of The countries were ranked
philosophical differences. on a variety of factors includ-
ing gross domestic product,
“No matter how difficult the social support structures,
job is, we are committed to healthy lifestyles, social free-
having the best JCRC we can,” dom, generosity and the
she said. absence of corruption.
The Goldbergs Give Finland ranked first, fol-
Shout Out to Local lowed by Norway, Denmark,
Camp Ramah Iceland, Switzerland, the Neth-
CAMP RAMAH GOT a erlands, Canada, New Zealand,
mention on the March 21 Sweden and Australia. The
episode of the ABC comedy United States placed 18th.
The Goldbergs, which is set in
the Philadelphia area. The Palestinians placed
104th, while Lebanon was
During the episode, char- 88th, Jordan was 90th, Iran was
acter Barry Goldberg sprays 106th and Egypt was 122nd.
his cologne near his sister’s
roommate, who says, “Oh no.
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Symphony T H E AT E R Goldberg enlists the help of
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www.symphonysq.com something completely different tions and morals, twist his words
from the special education class- to sort of fit what the voters want
es he teaches at Lower Merion to hear rather than what he real-
High School. ly believes in.”
He used his latest summer Religion also plays a role,
vacation to continue work on a as Goldberg is Jewish and tries
play, which ultimately became to win over voters who are
So You Want to be a Politician?, mostly not.
now at the Louis Bluver Theatre
at The Drake through March 25. “I tend to write what I know,
so I tend to put a Jewish charac-
A political satire, the com- ter in every show,” said Orlan-
edy follows Mike Goldberg, sky, who went to Beth Sholom
a political outsider living in a Congregation while growing up
red-leaning, rural area in Ohio in Abington.
who decides to make a run for
congressional office. For Orlansky, who also served
as director and producer, the
timing was right for his story, as
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Israel Intent on Inducing Tech’s Next Wave
LOCAL the general manager of Apple checks, as well as advancements
Israel for five years. in personalized medicine.
The Israel Innovation
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF Compared to other communi-
ties in New Jersey, Massachusetts
Authority is an independent and New York, Aharon said Phil-
ISRAEL IS OPEN for business government agency that sup- adelphia is “a little behind, but
with the world. ports Israel’s technology and with the greatest potential” when
Aharon Aharon, CEO of the innovation industries through it comes to Israeli innovation.
Israel Innovation Authority — policy implementation and
previously known as the Office investments through different “No one really knows” the
of the Chief Scientist of Israel’s stages and sectors. The orga- next wave, Aharon admitted, but
Ministry of Economy — spoke to nization is always searching based on past experiences, “we’re
a crowd of about 80 community to bankroll the next big wave quite successful in estimating
members March 15 at Reed Smith among Israeli inventions in the what will be the waves.”
about the future of Israeli innova- tech industry.
tion and startup companies. It also manages domes- Aharon Aharon, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority, spoke to about He sees the tech as good
The event, put on by the tic and international research 80 community members about the future of Israeli tech. investments, considering Israel is
Philadelphia-Israel Chamber and development cooperation Photo by Rachel Kurland a rather small market.
of Commerce, also featured agreements, including the “It always has to rely on some
Ambassador Dani Dayan, con- er innovations include virtual other big markets,” he said. In
sul general of Israel in New York; reality, drone technology, water Philadelphia, he sees that poten-
Inon Elroy, economic minister desalination, and robotics and tial. “This is one of the reasons
to North America for the gov- Israeli tech is everywhere — just look down remote-controlled surgeries. that we are traveling around the
ernment of Israel; and Joseph Israeli tech is everywhere — world, is to look at those col-
Burke, deputy secretary in the at the iPhone in your hand. A lot of components just look down at the iPhone in laborations, both in the R&D
Office of International Business of each generation of the iPhone were designed your hand. Aharon said there are [research and development] side
Development at the Pennsylva- a lot of components of each gen- and the innovation side, but also
nia Department of Community in Israel. eration of the iPhone that were the marketing side.”
and Economic Development. designed in Israel, like the camera Dani Dayan noted the impor-
Aharon began his career at on the most recent iPhone X, or tance of Israel’s tech work.
IBM, later working as chief oper- recent signing of the Memo- note address. He outlined the the design of the Apple store itself.
ating officer at Zoran Corpo- randum of Understanding with reasons for Israel’s success in But what makes Israeli tech “It completely revolutionized
ration and CEO of the startups Pennsylvania on Nov. 6, 2017. the tech world. so successful? the economy of the country,” he
Seabridge and Camero. Aharon teamed with the Innovative high-tech waves of Aharon credited the Israel said, and also revolutionized the
Prior to his current position, Israeli consulate in New York the recent past include Fintech, Defense Forces, which creates a country itself. “We want to share
he served as the vice president for this trip, which brought him cybertech — “a necessity in Isra- large pool of talented young peo- that knowledge with the world,
of Hardware Technologies and to Philadelphia for a brief key- el,” he said — and cars. Small- ple before or after they attend and we also want to do business.”
university. (The government, aca-
demics, startups, private funding He said the days of the Jewish
SavorFRO•MLifSePleRsIsNonGs• and the growth of companies state’s “antiquated, quasi-socialist
additionally fuel the success of economy” are long gone, and its
MILL Israel’s tech industry.) free and open market expands
more and more each day along-
THE MOMENT High-tech has had a huge side its innovation sector.
impact on the Israeli economy.
With a unique setting that includes a The high-tech industry contrib- The innovation industry
beautifully restored schoolhouse, it’s no utes to about 43 percent of Israeli is also used as a diplomatic
wonder our residents have learned life’s most exports, but only employs 8.3 per- tool. Although the country has
cent of the industry’s workers. made local strides, like with
Investing in water technolo- the MOU, Dayan said “Israel
important lessons: laugh often, appreciate was never less isolated in this
the little things and relish every moment. world these days in spite of
Come see why people 62 and better find gy and agritech was a necessity those talks about boycotting
life at Spring Mill exceptionally engaging. for Israel, he explained, which Israel,” and the world is still
initially started out of a lack eager to use Israel’s technology.
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about our award-winning community, population rose. But Aharon “The MOU that we signed
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FLASHBACK
December ’92 in the Exponent: readers the tale of Bennett
When Is It Valid Criticism? Seidman, a 41-year-old inmate
at the State Correctional Insti-
Israel-Bashing? Anti-Semitism? tute at Graterford.
ANDY GOTLIEB | JE MANAGING EDITOR ters responding to this essay.” itism. One classic definition is Seidman’s Dec. 5 Bar Mitz- me,” he said. “They were pray-
For the record, the paper antipathy against Jews based vah was believed to be the first ing and singing and chanting —
FOR GOOD REASON, Jews on false generalizations: stereo- within the prison’s walls. I was amazed. I felt a warmth.
have always been sensitive to apparently did receive sever- types of Jews as greedy, materi- I started coming to the syna-
the world’s perception of Israel. al letters, some of which were alistic, disloyal, exploiters, the Seidman was serving a five- gogue every day.”
published in subsequent issues. power behind whatever danger to 10-year sentence, but he
That’s why the lead item in our nation faces,” Cohen wrote. didn’t mention the charge, only Rabbinical student Howard
the Dec. 4, 1992 Jewish Expo- Cohen, now the synagogue’s saying that he didn’t physically Cohen helped Seidman prepare
nent is so timeless; it could eas- rabbi emeritus, started out by A Bar Mitzvah hurt anyone. He had been a for his Bar Mitzvah.
ily be written today. The names discussing how delicate the Behind Bars partner with his brother in a
may change, but the issues issue could be. Chester check-cashing business. “I spent a lot of time with
remain mostly the same. A PAGE 3 article by Steve him,” Cohen said. “He had sort
“All of us, I assume, agree Feldman — now the Zion- The inmate said he refused of a Jewish awakening.”
Rabbi Henry Cohen of Beth that some criticism of Israel ist Organization of America to become a Bar Mitzvah at
David Reform Congregation in or its policy is legitimate,” he Greater Philadelphia chapter 13 even though his three older No word on Seidman’s fate,
Gladwyne tackled the ticklish wrote. “However, it sometimes executive director — brings brothers and an older sister did but an internet search shows a
question of when criticism of seems that ‘legitimate’ means so and he had attended Hebrew 66-year-old with that name now
Israel is valid and when it’s Israel- the criticism I have; anyone school at Congregation Ohev living in Aston. l
bashing or anti-Semitism. that is more critical than I am Shalom in Wallingford.
has gone ‘over the line.’”
An editor’s note pointed out Anti-Semitism he encoun-
that the commentary could Cohen details examples of tered growing up in Chester
prove controversial. criticism where debate is valid led him to feel confused about
before considering when criti- Judaism, he said.
“The subject is a sensitive cism becomes Israel-bashing or
one with a wide range of pos- even anti-Semitism. Things began to change in
sible opinion,” the note reads. prison.
“The Exponent welcomes let- “The answer depends on
what one means by anti-Sem- “I came to my first Friday
night service. All the other
[Jewish] inmates were around
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The Delights of California’s Pacific Coast Highway 1
T R AVEL Sausalito and Mill Valley, win- There are impressive coastal vistas from the paths in Point Lobos. region, including nearby Salinas,
JEFFREY AND VIRGINIA ORENSTEIN eries and wilderness. The Muir is a farm-to-table chef’s dream.
| JE FEATURE Woods National Monument Jeffrey Orenstein
in the Golden Gate National Continuing to skirt the blue
CALIFORNIA IS BLESSED Recreation Area is a magnifi- and offers postcard-like vistas. and redwoods. There you will waters of Monterey Bay, we
with more geographic and cul- cent place to see towering old- Santa Cruz, with its iconic find the historic and scenic Roar- arrived at Monterey, home of a
tural diversity than most nations. growth redwood trees. pier and boardwalk, is a charm- ing Camp and Big Trees steam world-class aquarium and Can-
ing microcosm of what central railway and the adjacent Henry nery Row, the latter put on the
And many of the Golden Crossing the Golden Gate California has to offer — sun, Cowell Redwoods State Park. The map by John Steinbeck. Today,
State’s most extraordinary Bridge from Marin brought us sea, infrastructure and educa- train ride in open cars through it is no longer a gritty working
landscapes and towns can be to San Francisco, a city worthy of tion. The beautiful University of the mountains and imposing red- sardine cannery but a pictur-
found along or near Califor- several days’ exploration. Some of California, Santa Cruz campus woods is beautiful. Make sure you esque if touristy conglomeration
nia Highway 1, aka the Pacific its must-see highlights are Fisher- is a worthy destination unto leave time to walk among the of shops and eateries.
Coast Highway. Come along man’s Wharf, Coit Tower, Lands itself. It is set on more than redwoods in the state park.
with us as we explore this End, the Ferry Building, China- 2,000 acres of rolling hills cov- The highway passes through Wandering again off Califor-
incredible strip of asphalt. town, Golden Gate Park, great ered with redwoods and offers and near some of the most pro- nia Highway 1, we stuck to the
neighborhoods set in the hills, amazing views of Monterey Bay. ductive agricultural land in the coastline just outside of Mon-
After visiting Sonoma wine the historic corner of Haight and Nearby is the charming little world. We watched strawberries terey for a short swing through
country, we hit the Pacific Coast Ashbury, and many others. coastal town of Capitola. It’s a being harvested in Watsonville, Pacific Grove and Lovers Point
Highway at Jenner, at the mouth of great place to stop for a view of a stopped at a roadside stand to and explored some of the Penin-
the Russian River 30 miles west of Oakland, San Francisco’s Pacific sunset and browsing some taste fresh and fried artichokes sula’s secondary roads instead of
Santa Rosa. From there, we mean- across-the bay neighbor, con- charming shops. from Castroville and marveled the justly-famous 17-Mile Drive,
dered for 195 miles as far as Point nected by Bay Area Rapid Tran- A detour we strongly recom- that Gilroy is the garlic capital of which we had driven on an ear-
Lobos State Natural Preserve, just sit and the Oakland Bay Bridge, mended is a drive to Felton, a the world. We watched crews har- lier trip. For first-timers, 17-Mile
south of Carmel-by-the-Sea in the has its own bundle of interesting mere 8 miles of meandering roads vesting crops right along the high- Drive is worth taking since it pass-
northern Big Sur. Along the way, places to explore. We enjoyed from Santa Cruz through hills way and realized that the entire es many imposing mansions as it
we visited such wonderful spots our visit to nearby UC Berkeley, follows the beautiful coastline.
as Marin County, San Francisco Jack London Square’s restau-
and Oakland, and explored Santa rants, shops and passenger trains Our meanderings led us to the
Cruz, Castroville, Monterey and running down the street, Lake upscale town of Carmel-by-the-
Carmel-by-the-Sea. Merritt, and spectacular views Sea, a lovely little coastal town full
of San Francisco Bay from the of tony shops, upscale restaurants
Southbound from Jenner, Oakland hills. and many occupied “Fairy Tale
we motored through the beauti- Houses,” as well as a nice beach
ful coastal environment around Leaving San Francisco behind, and mansions poised on the shore.
Bodega Bay and the Point Reyes we headed to Santa Cruz. We fol-
National Seashore on our way to lowed the gorgeous coastal route Not quite through with the
San Francisco. through Half Moon Bay, which Pacific Coast Highway yet, we
hugs the shore, passing many pic- drove another 4 miles to reach
Most of this leg was spent turesque state beaches en route the Point Lobos State Natural
in Marin County, a fabulous Preserve on the north end of the
potpourri of upscale towns like Big Sur. Often called the “crown
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• Driving the Pacific Coast Jeffrey Orenstein Jews Along California Highway 1
Highway and exploring nearby
attractions requires a car. Jews and Jewish life can be found all along portions of Califor-
nia Highway 1. Jewish congregations, kosher food and wine,
• The best choice for a cruise port and Jewish institutions are scattered throughout the state, and
is San Francisco. this region is no exception.
MUST-SEES FOR Starting in wine country, there has been a Jewish presence
A SHORT TRIP: since the California gold rush. Both Napa and Sonoma have
• Muir Woods National significant Jewish communities with several congregations
and some Jewish institutions. Despite some historic bouts of
Monument anti-Semitism, quite a few Jews reside there today and are
• San Francisco important members of the local wine and tourism economy.
• Santa Cruz
• The Monterey Peninsula Not surprisingly, the epicenter of Jewish life is in San Fran-
• Point Lobos State Natural cisco and Oakland, the region’s biggest cities. The almost
100,000 Jews living in the area are fully involved in public
Preserve life, education and business. Congregations representing all
varieties of Judaism and Jewish institutions are easy to find on both sides of San Francisco Bay.
The Big Trees and Roaring Camp IF YOU HAVE SEVERAL While not many early Bay-area Jews were miners, they established businesses that catered
Railroad offers a delightful way EXTRA DAYS: to those seeking gold. Levi Strauss, who sold overalls to those hoping to strike it rich, was one
to see California redwoods in the • Take at least a day to explore of the area’s most famous early residents. The University of California-Berkeley also has a large
Santa Cruz Mountains. Judaic studies program.
wine country in Sonoma and In Santa Cruz, Jewish history dates to the 1850s. The local Jewish cemetery, Home of Peace
Jeffrey Orenstein Napa counties. Cemetery, started in 1877, and may be the oldest continuously operated Jewish gravesite west
• More of the Pacific Coast High- of the Mississippi River. There are about 7,000 Jews in the area and many are affiliated with the
jewel” of the California State way south from Point Lobos. Be University of California-Santa Cruz.
Parks system, it has it all — amaz- sure to catch Hearst Castle at In the Monterey Peninsula, there are Jewish communities and congregations in Monterey
ing Pacific Ocean vistas, rugged San Simeon, the home of Wil- and Carmel.
and rocky shores, blue lagoons, liam Randolph Hearst. Alter-
majestic land and sea wildlife, and natively, continue north from THE HAVERFORD SCHOOL
miles of trails. It even has docent- Jenner toward Mendocino, Fort Preparing Boys for Life.
led nature walks that we whole- Bragg and the Oregon border.
heartedly recommend. Davis R. Parker Memorial History Lecture
GINNY O’S TIPS FOR
While the Pacific Coast High- DRESSING THE SIMPLY Dr. Eric Foner
way runs all the way to Dana SMART TRAVEL WAY FOR
Point, 60 miles south of Los EXPLORING CA 1: Professor, Author,
Angeles, time constraints and a Dress comfortably for walking and Historian
temporary road closure due to a and exploring towns and roadside
landslide in the Big Sur caused us attractions, but bring a jacket or Tuesday, April 4,
to say goodbye to this incredible other dress-up accessories since 7:30 p.m.
stretch of asphalt for the time you might want to dine in an
being. We will be back. upscale restaurant along the way. Centennial Hall
The Haverford School
BEFORE YOU GO: THIS DESTINATION
• californiathroughmylens.com/ AT A GLANCE: Eric Foner is the Dewitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia
Over 50 Advantage: Self-paced University and one of the country’s most prominent historians. As an
pacific-coast-highway-stops author, he has earned the Bancroft Prize, the Pulitzer Prize for History, and
• bigsurcalifornia.org/ touring through gorgeous the Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize.
• sunset.com/travel/california/ scenery.
Mobility Level: Low, with the This event is free and open to the public.
highway-1#highway-1_6 minimum agility required get-
• huffingtonpost.com/ ting in and out of a car and haverford.org/parker
walking short distances. Some
David-Landsel/california- optional hikes can be strenuous.
big-sur-driving-the- When to Go: Any time. The Cali-
coast_b_5095299.html fornia coastal climate is relative-
ly mild year-round but winters
GETTING THERE: are often rainy.
• Major airlines serve San Fran- Where to Stay: Many choices are
available along the highway,
cisco International Airport ranging from campgrounds to
(SFO). Other nearby choices luxury hotels.
are San Jose (SJC) and Oakland Special Travel Interests: Nature,
International (OAK). photography, wine. l
• Amtrak operates frequent north
and south service the length of Jeffrey and Virginia Orenstein are
California, stopping at many of travel writers from Sarasota, Fla.
the locations mentioned here.
Oakland is also served by the
California Zephyr from Chica-
go and the Coast Starlight from
Seattle and Los Angeles.
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Passover matzah brittle and flourless
chocolate cake. But the foods,
Continued from Page 1 while kosher, are not kosher
for Passover. It’s also not open
catering company to provide the during the holiday.
food. Specifically, Rodeph Shalom
uses Feast Your Eyes, Inc. “It’s very costly [to kasher the
Beth Tikvah B’nai Jeshurun kitchen for Passover],” owner Roz
also has a catered seder. The Bratt said. “You just can’t make
synagogue often cooks using that money back. It’s usually
its kitchen throughout the rest large, commercial bakeries that
of the year, but with the extra have a specific place where it’s
work involved during Passover, strictly for Passover.”
it goes with a catering company
— Barclay Caterers — instead. Bratt said that her bakery is
The caterer also comes in and quite busy ahead of Passover
kashers the kitchen for Passover. because many people in the
“It’s a lovely, lovely program, area only keep kosher for Pass-
and we enjoy dinner together,” over-style.
Executive Director Valarie Hur-
witz said. “What’s nice about At Lipkin and Sons, General
having a community seder is for Kamish bread and matzah brittle from Homemade Goodies by Roz Manager Becky Seiger said they
those who cannot, or don’t, have Photos provided put up a sign letting customers
a place to go on the second night, know that though the bakery is
there is a place here at BTBJ.” out of respect for Ashkenazi Jews kosher, it’s not kosher for Pass-
Leyv Ha-Ir~Heart of the who typically refrain from eating over. They add Passover favorites
City has its community seder those foods during the holiday. to their menu like flourless maca-
catered by Little Pete’s Restau- roons and railroad cake, but they
rant and Klein’s Supermarket. Unlike Mikveh Israel, local don’t bake these in a kosher for
The seder is really only kosher kosher bakeries, such as Home- Passover kitchen.
for Passover-style, said Bob- made Goodies by Roz, Cramer’s
bi Cohen, chair of the seder Bakery and Lipkin and Sons “We are very upfront,” Seiger
committee. The committee Bakery, operate more kosher for said. “We don’t mislead anyone.”
made this decision because of Passover-style than truly kosher
the price of catering that was for Passover. Prior to the holiday, In addition to synagogues and
kosher for Passover versus what they bake kosher products and bakeries, community centers also
it would be for kosher-style. use kosher for Passover ingredi- have kitchens and make decisions
“We contacted several kosher ents like matzah meal, matzah about what to do with them in
caterers, in addition to Little cake meal and potato starch, but preparation for Passover.
Pete’s who we’ve used before, and they do not kasher their kitchens
the prices for the kosher cater- for the holiday. KleinLife, which hosts
ing would have made it prohibi- Passover seders and provides
tive for our members to attend,” Homemade Goodies by Roz meals for the elderly through its
Cohen said. “The price would has a special Passover menu that home-delivered meals program
have tripled.” A community seder at KleinLife includes matzah meal cookies, and a partnership with Phila-
delphia Corporation for Aging,
the oven must be cleaned with a completely scrubs its kitchen,
torch or other form of a very high Kitchen Coordinator Ben Tole-
What’s nice about having a community seder temperature. dano said. They also use spe-
is for those who cannot, or don’t, have a place to cific utensils exclusively for the
“The same process has been holiday, cover the tables and
done since our grandmothers did have Betty the Caterer bring
go on the second night, there is a place here.” Passover and our great-grand- in double-wrapped kosher for
Passover food.
VALARIE HURWITZ mothers and great-great-grand-
mothers,” Gabbai said. “The same At home, he personally
For the most part, congregants cess which takes about a day and principles have been applied, cleans his kitchen for Passover.
felt comfortable about this deci- “follows Jewish law to the letter,” even with modern technology. He dips silverware into boiling
sion, said Cohen, who noted that Rabbi Albert Gabbai said. For instance, they didn’t have water and takes advantage of
this often has been the situation This includes making sure microwaves, but we still use the his self-cleaning oven.
at past seders. Anyone who isn’t not only the kitchen but also the same system of cleaning up things
comfortable with it is welcome to tools contain no chametz. The according to what the material is.” “[Keeping kosher for Pass-
bring their own food. process for cleaning each part of As a Sephardic synagogue, over has] been passed down
Congregation Mikveh Isra- the kitchen varies, based on the Congregation Mikveh Israel from generation to generation,”
el, an Orthodox synagogue, not idea that the way the material serves dishes with kitniyot, like Toledano said. “It’s how I grew
surprisingly completely kashers absorbed the chametz is the way rice and beans, at its seders. But up. It’s important to keep the
its kitchen for Passover, a pro- it is going to emit it. For example, these dishes are kept separate tradition going, from the previ-
ous generation to my generation
to the next generation.” l
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Walkout Top left: Shira Stein, a student at Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy. when a community suffers,
Above: Cards Abington School District students sent to Parkland. even those who are not directly
Continued from Page 1 Left: Walkout at Kohelet Yeshiva. affected must try to feel that
pain.
from thousands of schools Barrack photo by Josh Berkowitz; Abington, Kohelet photos provided
across the country who did the Afterward, students had the
same. These students said they walkout, they reached out to Ben Ginsberg, a 12th-grader ent ways,” Ginsberg said. “We option of either participating
wanted their voices heard, and Barrack’s administration and and student council treasurer, wanted to push that students in the walkout, writing or call-
they didn’t want the country to found quick support. Cohen said that the students decided can push their own beliefs ing senators and members of
move past and forget about yet said they weren’t surprised by they wanted to do more than through civic engagement.” Congress to ask for solutions to
another school shooting. the enthusiasm that both facul- just a walkout. The point of the reduce gun violence and school
ty and students had in reaction video was to raise awareness for Middle and high school stu- shootings, or send letters of
At Barrack, the walkout to the news that the two were the school shootings that have dents at Kohelet Yeshiva partic- support to families, students
started with a moment of planning a walkout. occurred since Columbine, and ipated in walkout programming and faculty in Parkland.
silence, followed by 17 peo- for students to take action. as well.
ple reading first-person bios They created a 19-page “By designing our program
of those who were killed in Google Doc outlining what The video starts with news Faculty organized activities the way we did, we wanted our
Parkland. they wanted the goals of the clips of school shootings, contin- that strove to balance allow- students to realize that true unity
walkout to be. Through Wom- ues with a tribute to those who ing students to participate in is understanding that not every-
Cohen and Shapiro gave a en’s March Youth Empower, have been killed, features statis- the movement without exclud- one from your community sees
speech, then invited students they connected with students tics about shootings, and ends ing community members who things in the same way as you do,
and faculty to come up and from 3,000 schools across the with a call for civic engagement. might have different views on and that’s OK,” Gordon said. “In
share their own thoughts. country in a conference call. solving the issue. fact, that difference of opinion is
They found it inspiring to hear When Ginsberg learned something to be valued.”
“It’s just so often, all too students of different ages and about the Parkland shooting Rabbi Jonny Gordon, the
often, tragedies happen, and backgrounds wanting to make from an alert on his phone, he director of experiential educa- On March 20, Common
people get fired up, and then a difference. was struck by how common the tion who helped organize the Party — an organization that
it just fades away,” Cohen said. incident seemed. He spoke to event, noted some community seeks to bring the country back
“The media stops focusing on “This doesn’t end this week,” his friends about the event, and members were uncomfortable together through celebrating
it, and nothing ever changes. Shapiro said. “This doesn’t end they wondered: What if it had with the walkout because it commonalities — along with
We don’t want that to happen today. We’re going to keep fight- happened at Abington? was organized by the Women’s TableTalk Global and Bridge
again, and we want to keep ing for what we believe in, and March, some of whose lead- USA, organized town hall-style
this in people’s minds and not use this movement that we’ve Ginsberg said he would like ers have associations with or meetings across the country,
let people forget that. We want created to lobby for other topics to see stricter gun laws and gun who were resistant to condemn including one at the Univer-
people to feel uncomfortable and other important issues.” regulations, more safety aware- the anti-Semitism of Nation of sity of Pennsylvania, which it
sometimes because that’s when ness brought up in schools and Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. called “walk ins” to encourage
change is made.” At Abington Senior and a better system of tracking dialogue on the issue.
Junior High schools, the stu- people with red flags. The programming began
The evening that Cohen dent councils worked together with 17 seconds of silence to Talia Rosenberg, campus
and Shapiro decided they were to put a unique spin on the “We wanted to push that commemorate the 17 who were director of Common Party at
going to participate in the walkout by creating a video students have a voice and that killed. Head of School Rabbi Penn and a freshman, said the
about school shootings. we’re all unique, and that we Gil Perl then shared a passage goal of the “walk in” is to provide
can all make a change in differ- from the Talmud about how, college students, the opportuni-
ty to listen to people who have
different viewpoints, instead of
staying in their bubble.
A lot of people expressed
interest in the “walk in,” Rosen-
berg said, including students
who have connections to Park-
land and want their voices heard.
Rosenberg said the point of
the walkout is to keep Park-
land in people’s minds. She was
in middle school when San-
dy Hook happened. It seemed
horrifying at the time, yet a
year later, most people had
already moved on.
“This needs to be spoken
about,” Rosenberg said. “We
can’t forget that this happened.
We can’t just move on. We
need to try and work together
to fix it.” l
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EDITORIAL Three Takeaways From AIPAC’s
Policy Conference
The Election
That Wasn’t BY ADAM BASCIANO ministry for strategic affairs and moment. The “next-generation
public diplomacy in support of Jewish community” knows this
FOR A WHILE last week it looked like Israeli Prime Minister AS THE DIRECTOR of Isra- annexing Judea and Samaria, because they read Israeli news
Netanyahu would call early elections for June, with his coali- el Policy Forum’s IPF Atid with notable MKs like Nafta- and talk to their Israeli friends.
tion partners deadlocked over a bill to exempt haredi Orthodox young professionals initiative, I li Bennett and Ayelet Shaked While the organized Jewish
Israelis from the draft. At the last minute, the crisis was averted. attended this year’s AIPAC Pol- proudly proclaiming “the two- community has succeeded tre-
icy Conference, paying partic- state solution is off the table.” mendously in passing along
The winner was Netanyahu, who remains popular even while ular attention to developments It is unclear how many in the strong Zionist ideals to my gen-
under investigation for corruption. A symbol of stability — he’s regarding next generation sup- room grasped what the event’s eration, it has failed in telling
second only to David Ben-Gurion in terms of length of service port for Israel and the two-state vision truly entails — annexing the truth about political and
in the premiership — he again burnished his credentials for his solution. What can one even Area C to Israel, leaving Pales- regional realities.
staying power by avoiding an election. Yet polling during the make of this year’s production, tinian cities and villages to be
height of election fever showed that if Israel had gone to the polls when depending on whom you islands without contiguity — but The troubling trend is to
early, Netanyahu would likely have won then, too. speak with, either U.S.-Israel the enthusiasm and messianism ascribe all the blame on these
ties have absolutely never been was palpable and disturbing. It is issues (and others) to the fault of
Two polls released March 12 showed that the prime minister’s better or growing partisanship clear that the two-state vision is AIPAC. I admit that such back-
Likud party would remain Israel’s largest, with 30 seats in the is seriously jeopardizing the under more serious assault than lash is understandable when one
120-member Knesset. The opposition Yesh Atid, a centrist party, relationship moving forward? it has been since its widespread hears so many plenary speakers
would be second, with 21 to 24 seats, up from 11 today. acceptance two decades ago. discuss an Israel detached from
Navigating the two-state reality, with no mention of issues
One of the polls, though, had bad news for the two parties issue is becoming increasingly Also on display, however, that currently dominate Israel’s
at the center of the draft legislation crisis. It showed the secular headlines such as Netanyahu’s
Israel Beiteinu party of Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, While the answer lies partly with Palestinian crippling corruption cases, the
which opposed the bill, and the haredi Orthodox Shas party, rejectionism, it also partly lies with an Israeli attack on Israel’s democra-
which supported it, barely passing the electoral threshold that political philosophy that is not aligned with cy from within, and the Israeli
would keep them in the Knesset. peace at the moment. right’s abandonment of the peace
process. The answer of course is:
The polls also reported the rise of a new, unnamed party led complex. Key mentions of sup- were Israel’s groundbreaking Why would they? The pro-Israel
by independent Knesset Member Orly Levy-Abekasis, allotting port for two states came from innovations, which are prom- lobby’s focused mission is to sup-
it five seats. Levy-Abekasis, the daughter of former Foreign AIPAC Executive Director How- inently highlighted by most port the U.S.-Israel relationship
Minister David Levy, last week won the Israel Prize for Lifetime ard Kohr, Sens. Chuck Schumer pro-Israel American organiza- by rallying American support. In
Achievement. Levy-Abekasis has focused on social welfare issues (D-N.Y.) and Robert Menendez tions and at each Policy Confer- this sense, AIPAC is playing an
in the Knesset. She wants to break the left-right paradigm, telling (D-N.J.), Israel’s Labor Party ence. The problem arises when important role with each admin-
the Times of Israel she hopes to create “a new order.” Chairman Avi Gabbay and oth- this inspiring narrative is paired istration through new pro-Israel
ers. Vice President Mike Pence with how every mention of peace legislation, and it is fulfilling its
That movement toward “a new order” may be a symptom of also reiterated that if both parties — or two states — is associat- stated role precisely as it should.
the continuing shrinking of a left. The polls gave the center-left agree, the administration will ed with Palestinian rejectionism
Zionist Union 11 to 13 seats, down from 24 today. Some of those support it. This vocal support is as the ultimate, insurmountable The storm AIPAC and Amer-
votes may be moving to the Meretz party, expected to win seven notable because it is no longer obstacle. Including the question- ican Jewry have to weather is
to nine seats (currently five). enshrined in official Republican able claim perpetuated by the Netanyahu and his long tenure,
foreign policy, supported by Isra- organized Jewish community which has been defined by poli-
This isn’t the full roster of parties, and the polls themselves el’s governing coalition or cham- that Israel — in its current lead- cies that run contrary to much of
are not considered entirely accurate. But they do give a sense of pioned by many key American ership — supports a Palestin- what the American Jewish com-
the electoral mood in Israel and reinforce Netanyahu’s dominant philanthropists. It also comes in ian state and a peace process, munity represents and advocates.
position, even with the baggage he appears to be carrying. One the context of an incoming veiled active observers can see clearly Netanyahu and the Israeli right
opinion writer suggested that Netanyahu has proved resilient administration peace plan and through the consensus talking wing have been more success-
because Israelis like scrappers, not elites, and having a leader four separate corruption cases points. If Israel can bring water ful than their Israeli opponents
whose hands aren’t exactly clean isn’t necessarily a bad thing. open against Israeli Prime Min- out of thin air, then why can in appealing to the organized
ister Netanyahu. it not, as a peace-loving nation, Jewish community in America,
As Israel’s 70th anniversary approaches, we can’t help but The settlement lobby in Isra- make strides toward the two- especially in the aftermath of a
note that the Jewish state was created with two sometimes con- el responded harshly to AIPAC state solution? failed Oslo process and the Sec-
tradictory ideals in mind: It would be a light unto the nations and with a letter, claiming its position While the answer lies partly ond Intifada. In this sense — by
it would be a country like any other. The political jockeying we has “no basis in fact.” The move- with Palestinian rejectionism, not portraying and advocating
have seen over the past several months is an example of the latter. ment hosted its own event three it also partly lies with an Israe- for the full Israeli landscape —
We hope that when the next elections are held, the process and blocks away from the convention li political philosophy that is the entire Jewish community,
the results will reflect the former. l center, partnering with Israel’s not aligned with peace at the and not as much AIPAC, is play-
ing the negative role with each
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Why AIPAC Can Literally Count KVETCH ’N KVELL
on Support political stripe like Israel, and But the numbers don’t back A Different Kind of Dialogue Is Needed
back it against the Palestin- up those assumptions. Saundra Sterling Epstein of the Cheltenham Area Multi-Faith
BY JONATHAN S. TOBIN ians. Those who question why Gallup’s survey is useful Council champions the need to build bridges and dialogue with
U.S. foreign policy remains so because researchers have been individuals of our faiths (“Conducting Multi-Faith Dialogue
AT THIS YEAR’S AIPAC pro-Israel need to reckon with asking these same questions More Important than Ever,” March 8).
conference, a great deal of the fact that most Americans of the public for decades.
attention was given to orga- just love the Jewish state. That makes the fact that Isra- She writes that “we find ourselves today in a most-difficult
nizational efforts to present The basic numbers are el’s favorability ratings come time of fractured loyalties, conflict, too many hurtful words
Israel as an attractive cause impressive. The percentage of in at an all-time high is some- and such.” The same could be said about the tensions within the
for Democrats and liberals to Americans who favor Israel thing for both its friends and Jewish community — maybe more so. Perhaps it is time for the
continue to embrace. While over the Palestinians scores its critics to ponder. Indeed, Jewish community to put aside dialoguing with Christians and
perils are associated with any 64 percent. That ties an all- in the last 12 months, which Muslims and concentrate instead on building better relations
attempt to “rebrand” the Jew- time high that has only been coincide with Trump’s first with people of our own faith.
ish state without addressing reached twice before in 1991 year in the White House,
the core issues of the conflict, and 2003. the already positive numbers Consider that Jews today may be just as divided as we were
the group got generally good What’s so fascinating about increased again. In 2017, Isra- before the destruction of the Temple. Has the name-calling
reviews for working hard to that number is that Israel should el was viewed positively by changed since antiquity? On our national mourning days of
address major concerns for the be so popular at this particular 71 percent of Americans and Tisha B’Av and Tzom Gedaliah, in addition to mourning the
pro-Israel community. time. Those two previous years negatively by 27 percent. In Temple’s destruction we mourn the loss of our sovereignty and
came in moments of crisis. In 2018, the totals are 74 percent of our homeland because of this baseless hatred and infighting.
Fueling those worries was 1991, Israel was under attack positive and only 23 percent
a recent Pew Research Center from Iraqi SCUD missiles negative — a net gain of nine Now is the time for in-reach and not outreach. The dictum of
poll that highlighted the grow- during the Persian Gulf War. In points. To put that in per- charity beginning at home should apply to eliminating the things
ing gap between how Repub- 2003, the Second Intifada was spective, there are no U.S. that divide Jews from one another as well.
licans and Democrats view raging. It’s easy to understand politicians and few foreign
Israel. While the GOP seems why images of Israelis suffer- places or people viewed as Joshua Goldstein | Ridgewood, N.J.
to be leaning more pro-Isra- ing missile attacks as a form positively by Americans as
el, the Democrats seem to be of revenge against America’s Israel’s net plus 51 percent Another Reason for Sexual Harassment
heading in the opposite direc- effort to rescue Kuwait or being favorability rating. A recent article bemoans the prevalence of sexual harassment
tion. Those numbers were eas- blown up in buses and cafes It’s true that a huge gap in the Jewish community (“Female Rabbis Contend Sexual
ily explained by a Republican by Palestinian terrorists would exists between the two par- Harassment Persists,” Jan. 25). But that persistence is related to
base dominated by Christian thousands of years of patriarchal primacy and gender bias within
conservatives who are passion- A staggering 87 percent of Republicans Judaism. That bias creates a context (and for some perpetrators
ate about Israel, and a Dem- sympathize with Israel, as opposed to an excuse) for continuing sexual harassment in addition to the
ocratic base whose activists 49 percent of Democrats. influence of non-Jewish norms.
are vulnerable to specious
intersectional arguments that engender sympathy. But Israel ties. A staggering 87 percent of Anthony Moss | Philadelphia
portray the Palestinians as the is not currently being attacked. Republicans sympathize with
moral equivalent to blacks in The assumption has been that Israel, as opposed to 49 percent Pro-Israel and AIPAC Not Necessarily Equivalent
the Jim Crow Deep South. The President Donald Trump’s tilt of Democrats. That still means A recent editorial seems to infer that the pro-Israel communi-
fact that the leadership of the toward Israel would alienate that fully half of the Demo- ty and AIPAC are one and the same (“Dream Come True for
Women’s March — the engine both centrists and liberals who crats stand on the side of the AIPAC,” March 1). Some of us are pro-Israel, but not all of us are
of the increasingly important see anything associated with Jewish state. AIPAC supporters. We support Jews everywhere, but we do not
anti-Trump “resistance” — is him in a negative light. The always support the policies of the Israeli government.
dominated by sympathizers of unpopularity of Prime Min- We’re also told that young
Louis Farrakhan, and Israel ister Benjamin Netanyahu is people are rejecting Israel. It’s Believe what you wish, that Trump administration policies
opponents like Tamika Mallo- also supposed to be a drag on true that many college campus- will, in the long run, be better for Israel than what the Democrats
ry and Linda Sarsour, has only Israel’s popularity, as is the es have seen a rise in support have to offer. Maybe. But the president’s policies will not further
highlighted this problem. mainstream media’s contin- for the BDS (boycott, divest- the cause of peace anywhere. Once one side has grabbed all of its
ued assertions that West Bank ment and sanctions) move- entitlements, a balanced peace will be harder to achieve.
But for all of the fears of the settlements, rather than Pales- ment. But Gallup also tells us
growing polarization between tinian intransigence, remains that 65 percent of Americans Those who take a more balanced approach to the Middle East
the parties, the predictions of the obstacle to peace in the ages 18 to 34 back Israel. While may turn out to be better friends for Israel than those who believe
the death of the bipartisan con- Middle East. that Israel unquestionably should have everything it wants.
sensus on Israel are, to para- See Support, Page 20
phrase Mark Twain, greatly Frank Friedman | Philadelphia
exaggerated. As a new Gallup
poll shows, support for Israel Statement From the Publisher
in the United States hit record
levels. Americans of every age, We are a diverse community. The views expressed in the opinion columns and letters
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THE VIEW FROM HERE Takeaways and Arab-Israeli relations inch-
ing toward normalization, both
Control the Weather? Continued from Page 18 of which were made possible by
the assistance of the United States
If Only rising generation and its declin- and AIPAC’s leadership.
ing support for Israel.
BY JOSHUA RUNYAN they can pay for to own the cities, trapped in a web of Jewish com- With nearly every industry
man. Be careful.” munity indignation when they For the majority of young beyond politics being disrupted
WALKING TO MY car Tuesday fail to quickly or sufficiently (and perhaps not young) pro-Is- and now defined by entrepre-
morning across an incredibly Yes, you read that correct- condemn his brand of lunacy. rael Americans who work to neurs under the age of 40, the
stubborn patch of ice that just ly. The “Rothschilds,” i.e., Jew- support Israel in efforts toward time is ripe for the organized
refuses to go away, I thought to ish financiers, are “controlling Is anti-Semitism a problem? an eventual agreement with the pro-Israel community to not just
myself how great it would be if I the climate to create natural Absolutely. Palestinians and broader Arab cater to younger generations, but
could control the weather. disasters.” To be sure, it is an world in our lifetime, and main- to elevate and integrate these
obnoxiously anti-Semitic claim, Its danger exists in its propen- tain bipartisan U.S. support for great thinkers into leadership
Just so you don’t get the wrong harkening back to the Protocols sity to harm by virtue of falsely Israel and its security, there are and advisory roles.
idea, let me be clear: I am no of the Elders of Zion and the impugning a group solely by vir- many reasons to be concerned.
Bond villain (although technical- notion that we’re the ones pull- tue of its immutable character- Their integration is a mat-
ly, meteorological control hasn’t ing the world’s strings. But it’s istics. And there are those who However, as a communi- ter of when and not if. The
appeared yet as a plot device in a also so preposterously fanciful continue to harbor it on both the ty professional who has hosted question is whether or not
Bond film), but I am sometimes a as to make it difficult to refute left and right. many policy events around the major Jewish communal orga-
slave to the churning of the plan- while keeping a straight face. country the past two years, I nizations are forward-thinking
et’s air masses. But are we as a community in can track how the perspectives enough right now to embrace
The statement came a matter any danger because wackos con- of younger American Jews differ today’s reality. l
Had I been able to control of weeks after Russian leader tinue to exist on the fringes, may- from their older counterparts. A
the weather, not only would that Vladimir Putin made an equal- be even approaching those who shift is beginning to reflect the Adam Basciano is the strategic
ice not have been a hindrance, ly vile comment against Jews, wield actual power through the Middle East of 2018 and not 1967. initiatives coordinator at the Israel
but I wouldn’t have had to fly suggesting in the context of an chance meeting? I don’t think so. These shifts primarily include Policy Forum. A version of this arti-
through that terrible thunder- NBC News interview that by Israel’s qualitative military edge cle first appeared in the Matzav Re-
storm years ago delivering a cli- virtue of their ethnicities, those One time in Texas, I was view, the IPF’s online publication.
ent’s new plane. Why, if I had the responsible for election tamper- shopping at a Walmart when a Support
jet streams under my command, ing in the United States aren’t sales associate, seeing my kippah, move the United States clos-
we’d be enjoying spring right now actually Russian. came over to start a conversation. Continued from Page 19 er to Israel after President
— as the calendar itself says we He wanted to know where my Obama’s eight years of seek-
should — instead of digging out “Maybe they are not even bag of gold was. that’s admittedly lower than ing more “daylight” between
of the fourth nor’easter of the year. Russians, but Ukrainians, Tatars the 80 percent of support Israel the allies has discredited the
or Jews, but with Russian citi- “What?” I asked him. “You gets from those 55 and older, it pro-Israel cause. Nor is there
I’m sorry to say that despite zenship, which should also be know, the little bag all of you car- still reflects a solid consensus. any reason to think that Net-
the massive gains and some less- checked,” he said. ry. My mother told me about it.” anyahu or settlements have
than-stellar attempts — Israel did Nor is there anything in the done so, or that the youth of
experiment, albeit unsuccessfully, Putin’s equating “Jewish” with Forgiving him for possibly poll to encourage Israel’s foes. America will eventually reject
with cloud-seeding technology — “not Russian” earned condemna- mixing up Jews with leprechauns, Only 27 percent of Democrats Israel once their elders die.
we as human beings are no more tions from the standard group I also politely informed him that view the Palestinians favorably,
able to control the weather than of our community’s defenders, Jews were just like everyone else. as opposed to a mere 13 per- This shouldn’t breed com-
we are the rehabilitation of Mar- including the Anti-Defamation cent of Republicans. placency among advocates for
kelle Fultz’s shoulder and aim. League. But his comments, while It occurred to me then (and Israel, and it must be under-
abhorrent and evincing a kind of now) that the proper antidote to What conclusions can we stood that the situation else-
And yet, if you were to ask anti-Semitism that will forever these forms of anti-Semitism is draw from this survey? where, especially in Europe, is
Washington, D.C., city council- view Jews as “the other,” did not, dialogue and engagement. How very different. But hard as it
man Trayon White, he might tell in the grand scheme of things, can we possibly expect someone The most important one may be for the Jewish state’s
you that not only is controlling the rise to the level of something who has rarely interacted with us, is the idea that the pro-Israel critics to accept, Americans
weather possible, but the Jews do it particularly dangerous. Unlike after all, to appreciate our shared consensus is fading is bunk. care deeply for Israel. Sup-
all the time, and to his detriment. the D.C. council’s resident con- humanity? By tending to cut off, Israel is as popular as it has ever port for it isn’t the result of a
spiracy theorist, Putin didn’t spe- as opposed to fuel, an exchange, been in the history of Amer- conspiracy or campaign fund-
“Man, it just started snowing cifically target Jews. full-throated condemnation in ican polling. While the shift raising. Americans love Israel,
out of nowhere this morning, these cases might end up doing of the Democratic Party to the period. And Trump, Netanya-
man. Y’all better pay attention But White’s offered peek more harm than good. left is troubling, the numbers hu, Israeli settlements — not
to this climate control, man, this into the inner workings of his also dictate that those compet- even decades of Palestinian
climate manipulation,” White clearly warped sense of reality In any case, I’d still like to ing for that party’s presiden- propaganda or anti-Semitism
says in a video taken through his also shouldn’t get our blood control the weather. As well as tial nomination in 2020 must masquerading as anti-Zionism
windshield March 16 at the erup- pressure rising too much. Nei- have a bag of gold. l realize that smart politics will — can change that. l
tion of flurries during his drive ther, for that matter, should compel them to stay firmly in
through the capital. “And D.C. the ravings of Nation of Islam Joshua Runyan is the editor- the pro-Israel camp. Jonathan S. Tobin is editor-in-chief
keep talking about, ‘We a resilient leader Louis Farrakhan, whose in-chief of the Jewish Exponent. of JNS, the Jewish News Syndicate.
city.’ And that’s a model based off continued anti-Jewish diatribes He can be reached at There is also no evidence
the Rothschilds controlling the still manage to get otherwise [email protected]. that Trump’s willingness to
climate to create natural disasters well-meaning individuals
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Entebbe Narrative Excludes Israeli Heroism
FILM
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF
7 DAYS IN Entebbe promised Daniel Brühl and Rosamund Pike in Entebbe IMDb.com
to be a thrilling retelling of
the 1976 hijacking of an Air Sitting in chairs arranged in except for a moment with immediately into the operation, future, with text at the end
France flight en route to Paris a semi-circle on stage, the danc- Rabin near the end. contrary to historical accounts. explaining how future Israeli
from Tel Aviv. ers pop up in a domino effect, There’s no opportunity for leaders dealt with peace talks,
while the one woman falls to the audience to connect with It seems as though empha- in order to bring home the point
On board, two Palestinian the ground, representing fallen any of the characters, so how sizing the Germans’ viewpoints that this conflict affects every-
and two German terrorists soldiers of war and the Israel are viewers supposed to sym- was meant to be a way to illus- body — without negotiations,
(they’d prefer “freedom fight- Defense Forces’ synchronized pathize with the main char- trate how they eventually came the fight will never end.
ers”) supporting the Popular plan of action. acters who are clearly the bad to regret their decisions, con-
Front for the Liberation of Pal- But that’s as introspective as ones in this true story? flicted by personal and exis- And it hasn’t. The film notes
estine took the crew and pas- the dance number gets. The Palestinian sympathiz- tential crises. But that trivial that those leaders who came
sengers hostage, 246 people From there, the story most- ers are passionate yet misguid- assumption got lost in reality, close to forging some sort of
total. They rerouted the flight to ly follows the perspective of ed — who is the film trying to and the pair dangle in their own peace agreement were cut short
land in Entebbe, Uganda, where the two German intellectuals, portray as the hero? uncertainty throughout. by time or death.
they demanded the release of 53 played well by Rosamund Pike This historical moment rep-
Palestinian and pro-Palestinian and Daniel Brühl. We see their resents a source of Israeli pride If there was an underlying Regardless of your views on
militants — 40 of whom were backstories and their struggles, for the people and its govern- message of the movie, it was the raid on Entebbe, or even
incarcerated in Israel. as they come to realize how it ment, but the government spoken briefly through the point Israel-Palestinian relations, 7
will “look” to the world that two comes off as stiff and uncaring. of view of a Palestinian who Days in Entebbe should be pre-
The well-known, heroic story Germans who are Palestinian For a story in which Israelis helped orchestrate the hijack- sented one way or the other
encapsulates Israel at a time of sympathizers are rounding up save people of all backgrounds ing: Our enemies are our neigh- — pro-Israel or pro-Palestin-
heightened warfare, in which Jews in an abandoned airport from terrorists, there’s no sense bors, he explained of a mythical ian. But this plot dangles in
Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, with AK-47s. of pride for the Jewish state. Palestine and Israel to the Ger- the middle of presumed pro-
Defense Minister Shimon Peres We don’t see any backstory of Even further, there’s no mans, and you definitely can’t gressivism, letting the view-
and the Israeli government for- other characters, from the hos- acknowledgment of Yoni Net- get rid of them if we’re always in er decide how they feel about
mulate a near-successful rescue tages to Rabin or Peres, whose anyahu or his brother and a war with them. Germans who call themselves
mission — but you wouldn’t concerns portrayed in the film future Prime Minister Benja- “humanitarians” while threat-
know that from watching 7 Days come off as trite. min Netanyahu at all. In fact, he He continued by saying if he ening to murder innocent chil-
in Entebbe. You do see the Israeli gov- was a critical part of the story. had the luxury of being Euro- dren with AK-47s.
ernment making plans — with Viewers see Yoni Netanyahu — pean, like the two Germans, he
The film — directed by little enthusiasm — but they the only IDF soldier who died would never pick up a gun. Funny, I thought that was
José Padilha and written by are painted as nonchalant, in the raid — get shot almost already a pretty easy call to make. l
Gregory Burke — opened “Only people with nothing
March 16 to wishy-washy understand,” he paused. “The [email protected];
reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gave Jews understand.” 215-832-0737
it a rating of 23 percent, and
IMDb 4.8 out of 10 stars. The film glimpsed into the
It’s not the first Entebbe
film to recreate the thrill-
ing tale, but it is the lowest
rated compared to its three
1970s-era counterparts.
Although a noble story to
share, the film doesn’t entertain
some of its most compelling ele-
ments of real-life events.
The movie opens with an
artistic dance number by the
Batsheva Dance Company, shot
with a Hollywood flair but still
in an Israeli style.
As suspense intensifies
during tumultuous scenes, it
flashes back to the dance troupe,
which features the girlfriend of
an Israeli soldier co-leading the
raid on Entebbe.
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Film Screening Honors Holocaust Survivors
FILM event because our survivors are ious to wipe it from their memo- Holocaust survivor and author of the Holocaust, you kind of see
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF moving into their 90s, most of ry. So I feel like the event is a sign Running from Home: A Memoir. that it’s really easy for that kind
them,” Foster said, “so we’re not of respect for the people and their of growth in anti-Semitism to
THE FIRST SCENE of Big Sonia really going to have their stories stories, but also to remind people In a 2016 interview with wom- occur,” Foster said.
introduces a woman with viv- and even people speaking too that it really happened.” enandhollywood.com, Leah
id red lipstick who acts like any much longer. Warshawski described her grand- Hadassah held an event in
Jewish grandmother getting in The film itself was a family mother as “a diva, Holocaust sur- November 2017 with state Rep.
the car with her granddaughter Kevin Boyle and ADL officials
— reminding the latter to put a Sonia Warshawski at the wheel of her Oldsmobile. Gloria Baker Feinstein that explored recent incidents
sweater on or she’ll be cold, and of anti-Semitism and showed a
magically pulling chocolate bars “And given what just happened affair. While Sonia Warshawski vivor and national treasure who is film that centered on BDS on
out of her purse. in Poland,” she added, referenc- noted in the film that she was making a big impact.” college campuses.
ing the controversial law recently hesitant to tell her family her sto-
Using animation and inter- passed that outlaws blaming the ry, the documentary was made “Our film explores how trau- Foster also participated in a
views, the documentary is a ma affects families, and how panel discussion that month at
feature on Sonia Warshawski, a We owe the survivors the respect of hearing one tiny lady inspires people Congregations of Shaare Sha-
4-foot-8 pistol with a penchant their stories, and doing it at a time when we of all ages and cultures to live mayim as Boyle hosted a House
for leopard print who is one of the won’t probably be able to hear the actual stories every day to its fullest,” she Democratic Committee Hearing
few remaining Holocaust survi- anymore and as a reminder, because said. “The core question our at the synagogue.
vors in the Kansas City area. anti-Semitism is on the rise so exponentially. It’s film explores is, ‘Will you let
good for people to remember how easy it was your past define you?’” “All these events just serve
She was nearly 14, living in for things to change.” to educate people about what’s
Poland when the war broke out. For Foster, the importance of really going on, and to high-
Her younger sister escaped to the MICHELE FOSTER the event is also tied to the rise of light where we are today, which
forest and lived with partisans, anti-Semitism. isn’t in such a good place in my
but she and her mother were cap- country for any crimes commit- by Leah Warshawski, her grand- opinion,” she said.
tured; she never saw her brother ted during the Holocaust, “you daughter. She will join the screen- She pointed to the latest
or father again. can see that people are quite anx- ing as well as Rita B. Ross, a audit released by the Anti-Def- She hopes to attract young-
amation League, which discov- er attendees as well, to remind
At 17, she watched her mother ered anti-Semitic occurrences them of how important these
disappear behind gas chamber nationwide were almost 60 per- stories are.
doors. On liberation day, War- cent higher in 2017 than 2016
shawski, who survived three — and 71 percent higher in “I grew up with the Holo-
concentration camps, was acci- Pennsylvania alone. caust,” Foster said, “and it was
dentally shot through the chest, very real to me, but I don’t think
yet miraculously survived. “When you couple that with it’s as real to kids growing up
today as it was to our generation.
Throughout the film, she
drives her Oldsmobile (with a “We owe the survivors the
leopard print steering wheel); respect of hearing their stories,”
blows out candles on her 90th she added, “and doing it at a time
birthday cake; fits customers in when we won’t probably be able
the tailor shop named for her to hear the actual stories any-
late husband — who was also more and as a reminder, because
a survivor — that she’s kept anti-Semitism is on the rise so
alive while the mall in which exponentially. It’s good for people
it’s housed closed; and shares to remember how easy it was for
her story with a room of mid- things to change.”
dle schoolers.
For Leah Warshawski, shar-
Big Sonia will screen during ing her grandmother’s story
an event with Hadassah Great- was important as she is part of
er Philadelphia on March 27 at that generation.
7 p.m. at Montgomery County
Community College as part of “Sonia is an engaging char-
its Lively Arts Series. acter in a dying generation. She
can draw audiences into larger,
For Hadassah Greater universal themes,” she said in
Philadelphia President Michele the interview. “We want peo-
Foster,theeventisawaytohonor ple to think about their own
Holocaust survivors and their families, personal trauma and
stories. whether they are living life to
its fullest despite whatever has
“I just feel that for us, it’s happened in the past.”
a Holocaust remembrance
[email protected];
215-832-0740
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Everything too. I scoured my larder and
found four sweet potatoes and
Continued from Page 26 a handful of carrots. ese
provided a colorful, delicious,
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Women’s COMMUNITY NEWS
Philanthropy
Vists Israel The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
mobilizes financial and volunteer resources to
FROM MARCH 4 TO 11, a record-breaking address the communities’ most critical priorities
58 women traveled to Israel with the Women’s locally, in Israel and around the world.
Philanthropy affinity group of the Jewish Feder-
ation. During their trip, the group explored the Travelers were welcomed to Israel with a festive dinner and concert featuring Israeli singer Dganit Daddo.
Jewish Federation’s partnership region in Sdot
Negev and Netivot; experienced the vitality and
history of Tel Aviv; met with local political, busi-
ness and civic leaders; and enjoyed a meaningful
Shabbat in Jerusalem. The group left inspired by
the diversity of talent in the country and the com-
mitment to Jewish female leadership.
Nancy Selarnick, Debbie Gross-Kurtz,
board member Karen Kramer,
Cindy Pearlstein and trip co-chair
Aliza Remer model chic designs at the
Maskit Fashion House in Jaffa.
Trip co-chair Caren Fox Fires, Sharon Klazmer and Barbara Women’s Philanthropy board
Davis enjoy time together in Tel Aviv. chair Sheree Bloch and board
member Robyn Barrett visit an IDF
base near the Gaza border.
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Participants help ease food insecurity by grazing for produce at Leket, the
Israeli National Food Bank, which is supported by the Jewish Federation.
Trip participants at Alma Mechina in Jerusalem with founder Michal Barkai and alumni. The entire group poses after learning Krav Maga through a JDC program that empowers
Alma is the first-ever girls pre-army academy (Mechina) helping young women on the young people with autism.
periphery thrive in the IDF and in their lives afterward.
New friendships were made and old friendships nourished, including this A selection of trip
group: Meredith Maddox, Melinda Berkman, Meredith Moss, board member first-time visitors to
Sherrie Spiegel, Jamie Solomon, Katie Grinnell and Jill Sloane. the Kotel.
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When the Door Is Opened, CANDLE LIGHTING
What Does Elijah See?
March 23 6:58 p.m.
March 30 7:05 p.m.
BY RABBI SHLOMO RISKIN lessons and save people’s lives gather and a great rain comes has changed, and his life is but the preferred possibility
at critical moments. down. Elijah is exultant, until in danger. is that the end of days come
Parshat Tzav he receives a message from as a result of national repen-
THE SABBATH BEFORE Just when, why and how did Queen Jezebel, who vows that God then sends Elijah a tance for ignoring the voice of
Pesach is called “ e Great this ery fanatic become a ven- “at this time tomorrow I shall vision: a great, powerful wind, God, and the return of Israel
Sabbath” (Shabbat Hagadol) erable sage? Let us look again make your soul like one of but the Lord is not in the to our heavenly father in love
a er the last verse of the read- at the biblical text to discover those [prophets of Baal].” wind; an earthquake, but the and gratitude rather than out
ing from the Prophets for that the dynamics of the process. Lord is not in the earthquake; of fear. Elijah must “turn back
day: “Behold I send you Elijah Elijah is shocked that she a re, but the Lord is not in the the hearts of the parents to
the Prophet before the com- Elijah lives in Israel under does not repent or seek forgive- their children and the hearts of
ing of the great and awesome the idolatrous monarchy of ness for her idolatrous ways. re. And a er the re comes a the children to their parents”
day of the Lord” — the day Ahab and Jezebel, Baal devotees Yet he also understands the still, silent sound — the voice with the still, silent sound of
of redemption. It is certainly who murdered the prophets of shrewdness in her words. A er of the Lord. unconditional love. God does
logical that Elijah, the herald of the Lord. e wrath of God 24 hours, she shall have him not want to “strike the land
the redemption, features before is expressed in the form of a killed! Why not immediately? God is telling his prophet with utter destruction” at the
Pesach, the “time of our free- drought that wreaks havoc on Because it will take the Isra- that people aren’t moved in end of days.
dom” and redemption from the land. Elijah stages a Steven elites only 24 hours to forget the long term by miracles on a
Egyptian servitude. Spielberg-style extravaganza: the immediacy of the miracle. mountain — whether Mount e rabbis of the Midrash
He convinces King Ahab to A er only one day, the Israelites Sinai or Mount Carmel — and go one step further. God is
But what kind of person is invite all the Israelites to the foot will forget about God and allow that the Israelites will not be teaching Elijah that the proph-
Elijah who will be the “mes- of Mount Carmel, where he has the wicked queen to destroy his forced into submission by dire et wanted to punish Israel only
senger of good news, salvation the 450 prophets of Baal choose only remaining prophet. punishments. A er the rst because he grossly misjudged
and comfort”? e biblical Eli- a bull. Elijah takes another bull, revelation at Sinai, they wor- them when he said, “ ey
jah was a zealot who slaugh- and each animal is cut in half Elijah escapes to Beershe- shiped the golden calf, and a er rejected Your covenant.” Eli-
tered 450 prophets of Baal and placed on an altar without ba and asks God to take his the revelation at Mount Carmel, jah will be “taken to heaven,”
a er a contest at Mount Car- a re — one altar to God and soul. An angel provides him they didn’t repent of their idola- but he will have to shuttle
mel, and challenged God to one to Baal. e victor will be with food and sends him on try, despite their shouts of “ e between heaven and earth, he
punish the Israelites for hav- the person whose altar is graced a 40-day journey to Mount Lord! He is God!” will attend every Pesach sed-
ing rejected his covenant and by re from on high. Sinai. When he arrives, God er where Jews celebrate God’s
allowed Jezebel to murder the asks why he has come, and he e Israelites will be moved promise of redemption, and be
Lord’s prophets. But some- A er the better part of a responds: “I have been a zealot, only by learning of God’s sec- present at every circumcision
how in Talmudic and folk day of fruitless prayers, incan- yes a zealot for the Lord God ond revelation at Sinai — the where Jews demonstrate their
tradition, Elijah morphs into tations and orgiastic immola- of hosts, because the Israel- glimpse he shared with Moses willingness to shed blood for
a benign, grandfatherly g- tions by the prophets of Baal, ites have forsaken Your cove- into his divine essence by the the covenant. e prophet will
ure who drinks from a spe- Elijah drenches his o ering nant; they have destroyed Your still, small voice of kindness transform his people not by
cial goblet at everyone’s seder in water and then calls out altars, they have killed Your and understanding, by the God judging (or misjudging) them,
table, graces every newborn to God. A re descends from prophets and they now seek to of love and forgiveness. but only by loving them with
male baby with his presence heaven, consuming his o er- take my life as well, I who am the still, small sound of our
at their circumcision and fre- ing together with the wood, now le alone.” And this is precisely what father’s unconditional love.
quently appears as a deus ex the stones, the water and the Malachi says at the conclu-
machina to teach important earth. e Israelites cry out: Elijah understands that sion of his prophecy. ere is Rabbi Shlomo Riskin is the chief
“ e Lord! He is God!” despite the great miracle he the possibility that “the end rabbi of Efrat.
wrought at Mount Carmel, of days” will be awesome
Elijah then slaughters the no one has repented, nothing and awful, replete with war,
450 prophets of Baal, clouds destruction and the bare sur-
vival of the faithful remnant;
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graduation, she went on to Carnegie Road, Elkins Park. compositions have earned millions of Israel honors all of our magnificent each month and bring your children
Mellon University to earn a master’s online hits. Noon at the Barbara and volunteers and highlights member under 8 years of age for a Saturday
degree in polymer science. She Rosh Chodesh. Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center of Karen Sirota, who will receive the morning Shabbat service. These
worked on Wall Street as a securities The Sisterhood of Old York Road JFCS. For more information, call 267-256- Rabbi David Einhorn Tikkun Olam minyans will be fun musical services
analyst and trader after getting her Temple-Beth Am will celebrate Rosh 2018 or email [email protected]. Award at 8 p.m. at our Heritage with our Ohev Shalom clergy that will
degree. After living in the New York Chodesh at 7 p.m. For information, 345 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd. Shabbat service in recognition of her introduce your children to and get them
metropolitan area for more than 10 call 215-886-8000. 971 Old York Road, lifelong dedication to KI and service to excited about Jewish Shabbat traditions.
years, she moved to the Philadelphia Abington. Reset and Renew. our community. For more information, Grown-ups and family friends are
suburbs with her family and has been Stressful week? Hit the reset button call 215-887-8700. 8339 Old York welcome, too. The Mini Minyans will be
living here since. $10 per class if not Israeli Change Makers: on your week — come in from the Road, Elkins Park. held once a month with snack time at
an adult-ed member. 8339 Old York Dalia Fadila. cold and into the warmth of Shabbat. 11 a.m. and services beginning at 11:15
Road, Elkins Park. Specializing in Arab society in Israel Lend your voice as you participate in SATURDAY, MARCH 24 a.m. in the Ohev Shalom Adath Tikvah-
and women’s leadership, Dalia Fadila this engaging and spiritual Shabbat Montefiore Chapel. Call 215-322-9595
The Origin of the Jews. is the director of Al-Qasemi College experience at 6:30 p.m. at Main Line Torah, Bagels, Coffee. for more information. 944 Second Street
The Jews are an ancient people with for Science and Engineering and Reform Temple. The service is upbeat Begin Shabbat morning at Old York Pike, Richboro.
one of the longest recorded histories, also heads its School for Practical and offers contemporary music led Road Temple-Beth Am with an
yet scholars have long puzzled over Engineers. She will speak at 7 p.m. at by Ross M. Levy and the Levites. 410 interactive, engaging discussion of the 2001: A Space Odyssey
their origins. When exactly did they Gratz College. In 2008, she founded Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. weekly portion including bagels and 50 Years Later.
appear? What were the precipitating Q School, a school for English and coffee at 9 a.m. followed by a peer-led Join the Gershman Y at 7:30 p.m.
factors that contributed to their human development where she Rock Shabbat. Shabbat service at 10:15 a.m. Casual for a mind-bending evening that will
arrival? This talk at University of educates the next generation of Join Temple Sholom in Broomall at dress is appropriate, and everyone is feature multimedia presentations,
Pennsylvania Hillel at 5 p.m. will Arab citizens. Since 2017, she has 7 p.m. for a music-filled, family- welcome. For more information, call 215- a panel discussion, film clips and
explore some of the latest research served as the official adviser to the friendly Shabbat service. Special 886-8000. 971 Old York Road, Abington. video about Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi
bearing on the origin of the Jews, Knesset on matters of education for guest musicians will join Cantor Jamie masterpiece and its icons for the
ranging from the Bible to 21st-century Israel’s Arab society. Join us to hear Marx on the bimah to help lead our Sensory-Friendly Passover. 21st century. Co-presented by the
biology. Free and open to the her discuss her vision for the future songs and prayers. Melodies familiar Join Whole Community Inclusion Gershman Y, Philadelphia Jewish Film
public. 215 S. 39th St., second floor, of education in Israel. 7605 Old York and new. 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall. and Celebrations at Ohev Shalom Festival and TUTV-Temple University
Philadelphia. Road, Melrose Park.
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Continued from Page 33 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd. Red Cross Blood Drive. AJC Lecture. right of the Valley Forge Radisson
Due to the harsh winter, the Join the 2018 AJC Murray Friedman and Casino). RSVP to Handleman at
Television & The Rudman Media Doylestown Hadassah American Red Cross is in urgent Memorial Lecture at noon featuring [email protected]. 1150 First
Production Center. Event will conclude Speaker Series: Immigration. need of all blood types. The keynote address by Mohammed Ave., Suite 450 (fourth floor), King of
with a complimentary reception and Join Doylestown Hadassah at 1 community is invited to come Al Samawi: “Speaking Out For the Prussia.
book signing with an opportunity to p.m. at Blu Mediterranean Grill for a to Congregation Beth Or and Voiceless: Protecting the Human
meet and mingle with guest panelists Middle Eastern lunch of Mediterranean donate blood to save a life. Rights of Religious Minorities Introduction to Judaism.
and authors. 401 S. Broad St., cuisine (with a vegetarian option Register online for the time slot Worldwide.” Mohammed Al Samawi The clergy and staff of Congregation
Philadelphia. available) while we learn from our of your choice at the bethor. is a human rights activist who fled Rodeph Shalom invite you to engage
very own member Sondra Miller-Wein, org RSVP portal located on the Sanaa, Yemen, with the help of with Jewish values, celebrations,
SUNDAY, MARCH 25 founder of Immigration Law Options website home page or contact Stu AJC. Join for both a very personal spirituality and community in their
LLC. She will give an overview of Briefer at [email protected]. story and a broader discussion on winter 2018 introduction to Judaism
Open House and our current immigration system and 239 Welsh Road, Maple Glen. protecting the human rights of class. If you are an interfaith couple,
Chocolate Seder. laws and help us understand the religious minorities worldwide. $15 if you are considering converting to
Looking for a religious school? Learn terminology and nuances of “chain Adult Education: registration fee includes lunch; pre- Judaism, or if you are Jewish and
about Or Hadash’s SMILE religious migration,” “anchor babies” and “the The Lucky One. registration is required. Contact Hilary looking for a beginner’s education,
school program during an open house immigration lottery.” Couvert: $25. A Join Reform Congregation Levine at [email protected] or call 215- this class is perfect for you.
from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meet our portion of the proceeds will go toward Keneseth Israel as author Sherry 665-2300 for more information. The Registration is required. Partners
rabbi, education director, teachers, medical research at Hadassah Medical Ostroff discusses her book The Pyramid Club, 1735 Market St., 52nd are encouraged to enroll together.
parents and students, and enjoy a Organization and women’s advocacy Lucky One at 11:30 a.m. It tells Floor, Philadelphia. Individuals are welcome to bring a
wonderful chocolate seder. RSVPs issues. For more information call the story of the author’s mother, friend or family member to support
are not required, but are appreciated. 215-669-0502. 54 E. State St., detailing life for Jews in the shtetls Lunch and Learn their learning. Cost for URJ synagogue
Email [email protected]. 190 Doylestown. and her harrowing escape from Noontime Torah. members is $180 per person or per
Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington. Russia after being attacked by the Discussion of the parsha of the week. couple, cost for non-members is $275
The Science Behind pogroms only to find no country This session will be led by Rabbi Ira per person or per couple. Call 215-
Israel and You. Matzah Making. wanted a refugee. For more Flax at noon. All are welcome. BDO 627-6747 for more information. 615 N.
What does Israel mean to you? Why Join jkidphilly as we explore the information, call 215-887-8700. $10. USA, LLP, 1801 Market St., 17th Floor, Broad St., Philadelphia.
should Israel mean anything to you? science behind making matzah. Our 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Philadelphia.
Israel and Palestine, can they coexist? friends from Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Adult Education: Rabbi
This five-part series at Congregation Academy and Perelman Jewish Day Mahjong Game. Lunch and Learn Abraham Joshua Heschel.
Kol Emet will explore the history, School will be helping us to see how Join the members of Melrose B’nai Noontime Torah. Join Society Hill Synagogue for an
politics and emotions surrounding our matzah is baked in two different Israel Emanu-El Sisterhood every Discussion of the parsha of the week. adult-education course about Rabbi
collective and personal relationship kinds of ovens. Crafts and snacks, Monday at 7 p.m. for a friendly game. This session will be led by Rabbi Adam Heschel. A student of Martin Buber
with Israel. 10 a.m. to noon. Call 215- too. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Abramson Everyone is invited. 8339 Old York Jeff at noon at Congregation Adath and close friend of Martin Luther King
493-8522 for more information. 1360 Center for Jewish Life. Contact Lori Road, Elkins Park. Jeshurun library. All are welcome. Jr., Heschel did more than strike a
Oxford Valley Road, Yardley. Rubin for more information at lrubin@ 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park. balance — his passionate commitment
jewishlearningventure.org. Two TUESDAY, MARCH 27 to God and humanity is exemplified
Film and Discussion: locations: 1425 Horsham Road, North Lunch with Rabbi: in his statement, “A prophet is a
Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg. Wales, or Perelman Jewish Day School Safe Drivers Refresher Class. King of Prussia. person who holds God and men
Long before Roots, All in the Family, Stern Center, 49 Haverford Road, Take a class at 10 a.m. at Bring a brown bag lunch and Main in one thought at one time, at all
and Tyler Perry, there was Mrs. Wynnewood. Congregation Beth Or and get a Line Reform Temple’s Rabbi David times.” This statement was part of
Goldberg. Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg significant discount on your care Straus will serve up an interesting the keynote address, a speech we will
is a documentary that explores the MONDAY, MARCH 26 insurances. Open to AARP members conversation. Hosted by Steven study, during a conference on religion
wonderful cultural significance of a and non-members age 50 and older. Handleman at Parkview Towers and race in 1963. Join Rabbi Winokur
creative, energetic Jewish woman, Jewish Tradition and Must bring driver’s license to class. (the building adjacent to, and to the on Tuesdays: March 27, and April 3,
Gertrude Berg, and how her vision Yehuda Amichai. Discount price for AARP members.
and drive broke cultural boundaries In this class at Temple Beth Zion- RSVP with payment to Jillian Glick at
in the 1930s and beyond. RSVPs Beth Israel at 10 a.m. with Noam [email protected]. Checks should be
are appreciated to Coleman Poses Flinker, professor emeritus at the made payable to AARP. $15 to $20.
at [email protected]. 10 a.m. at University of Haifa, we will examine 239 Welsh Road, Maple Glen.
Germantown Jewish Centre. 400 W. how Yehuda Amichai reinvented
Ellet St., Philadelphia. the Jewish tradition in his own Adult Education:
inimitable poetic world. We will Leonard Baskin.
Passover Celebration. use both Hebrew and English texts Join Reform Congregation Keneseth
Join Jewish Family and Children’s to explore this juxtaposition. As Israel at 10 a.m. for “Leonard Baskin:
Service at 1 p.m. for our annual opposed to removing his poetry Jewish American Artist,” discussed
Passover In-JOY (Inclusive Jewish from the everyday world, his verse by Evonne Kruger, Isaak Kruger
Occasions Year-round) event. Come maintained a colloquial, down-to- and Marlene Adler. $10. For more
celebrate with us and enjoy a DJ with earth quality, all while maintaining information, call 215-887-8700.
dancing and food. A good time to be the use of the language and themes
had by all. This event is free and open to of scripture and liturgy. 300 S. 18th
the public. Call 267-256-2250 for more St., Philadelphia.
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10:30 a.m. Bring your toddlers and
caregivers to this complimentary Open Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
event, so they can learn Jewish 10am - 4:30pm
music in a joyful setting. Snacks will
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Discussion of the parsha of the week. Mahjong Game. JEWISH EXPONENT CS
This session will be led by Rabbi Gary Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will THUR 3/22
Charlestein at 12:30 p.m. at Offices host a drop-in mahjong game every 2 COL. (3.625) X 3.625 #3
of Premier Dental Products Co. All Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bring your ALL.FXT-R1.0322.JEEMAIL
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Norristown. for sale. Call 215-886-8000. 971 Old REVISE 1
York Road, Abington.
Passover Class.
Join Ely Levine at Har Zion Temple
for “Passover in Egypt, Passover in Hebrew Music and Poetry. Photos: Matthew Christopher.
Babylon, Passover in the Main Line” at Join Aviva Habib and Har Zion
6:30 p.m. Did the Israelites drink four Temple for “Hebrew Music and
cups of wine at the first Passover? The Poetry: Cultural Development,” a
seder we know now took its shape closer look into how Israeli culture has
among the rabbis of the Talmud, but developed over the last 70 years. 6:30
it has continued to be transformed p.m. 1500 Hagys Ford Road, Penn
over the centuries. The innovation Valley.
has always come about a way to
rediscover meaning in traditional Support Group. What doesfreedom mean to you?
ritual. In this class, we will look at the Congregation Beth Or offers a
history of how Jews have celebrated support group for divorced women 6th Annual Freedom Seder Revisited
Passover, as a way of reigniting to meet and discuss common issues
meaning in our own celebrations. and solutions to problems they are
1500 Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley. facing. All are welcome to participate
Guard My Tongue. as needed. The group meets once a Monday, March 26 at 6:30 pm
Join Har Zion Temple at 6:30 p.m. month, typically the last Wednesday
for “Guard My Tongue, It’s Out of of the month at 7 p.m. Contact Join us for an evening of commemoration, stories, performances, and
Control! Mastering Our Thoughts So David Green at [email protected] a community exploration of freedom, inspired by the original 1969
They Don’t Master Us,” a class with or 215-646-5806, ext. 218 for more Freedom Seder.
Juliet Spitzer. We will begin with a information or to sign up. 239 Welsh
look at what Jewish texts say about Road, Maple Glen. Details and storyteller list at NMAJH.org/freedomseder
the power of speech, and familiarize
ourselves with the basic laws of REUNION NOTICE. $36/$25 Members • Light fare and special exhibition access included
Advanced registration is strongly recommended, this event sells out.
l’shon ha’ra (the evil tongue/gossip). Overbrook
Recognizing speech as an extension High School Reunion.
In partnership with First Person Arts the African American Museum In Philadelphia.
of our thoughts, we will consider a Overbrook High School Class of
potential cure for l’shon ha’ra, namely January 1958 is planning its 60th
drawing on the sparks and guidance reunion for May 20 at the Bala Golf
provided through Mussar, the Jewish Club and is looking for classmates. Reserve your space today!
discipline that helps us fine-tune our For more information, contact Helene NMAJH.org | 215.923.3811
ethical conduct. 1500 Hagys Ford Rosenstein Lees at 856-428-6124 or 5th and Market St. | Philadelphia
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way 5 bedroom 3 bath BY JERRY GROSSMAN Licensed and Bonded daily activities demands against the estate of the persons indebted to the decedent
modern cape cod with VENTNOR AND Closets Doors, Jacuzzi, Vanity, inside/outside of your decedent to make known the same to make payment without delay to
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44,000 for season Estimate. Call 215-675-9633 CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE do paperwork.and also delay to ARLENE J. MOORE (a/k/a Ave., Ste. 417, Philadelphia, PA
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Labor Day CONTACT US! Units must be sold together. 215-820-8717 on the above estate have been the above Estate have been gran-
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Gary 215-275-3759 ENTIRE ESTATES 215-499-4851 exp. Great References!! own bequest all persons having claims quest all persons having claims or
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Burns), Executrix, c/o Gary A. Zlot- c/o Samuel C. Totaro, Jr., Esq., Professional Corporation. FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION
nick, Esq., Zarwin Baum DeVito Ka- 2005 S. Easton Rd., Ste. 100, Charles G. Cheleden, Esq. Notice is hereby given that an Ap- Notice is hereby given that an Ap- Notice is hereby given that an Ap- Notice is hereby given that an Ap-
plan Schaer & Toddy, PC, 1818 Doylestown, PA 18901, 21A E. Ashland St. plication for Registration was filed plication for Registration of Ficti- plication for Registration of Ficti- plication for Registration of Ficti-
Market St., 13th Fl., Philadelphia, Or to his Attorney: Doylestown, PA 18901 in the Department of State of the tious Name was filed in the Depart- tious Name was filed in the Depart- tious Name was filed in the Depart-
PA 19103 or to their attorneys, SAMUEL C. TOTARO, JR. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ment of State of the Common- ment of State of the Common- ment of State of the Common-
Gary A. Zlotnick, Esq. CURTIN & HEEFNER, LLP Articles of Incorporation were filed October 25, 2017 for Kelly Elia wealth of Pennsylvania December wealth of Pennsylvania December wealth of Pennsylvania February 1,
Zarwin Baum DeVito 2005 S. Easton Rd., Ste. 100 with the Department of State of the Photography at 148 Sumac St Phil- 21, 2017 for Tiffany Hall Visuals at 1, 2017 for Poppy's Tech Aid at 2018 for Blondest Swan at 2360 E
Kaplan Schaer & Toddy, PC Doylestown, PA 18901 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at adelphia, PA 19128. The name and 3514 Spring Garden Street A31 1715 S 22nd Street 1st Floor Phil- Tucker St Philadelphia, PA 19125.
1818 Market St., 13th Fl. ESTATE OF MOREY S. ROSEN- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, pursu- address of each individual inter- Philadelphia, PA 19104. The name adelphia, PA 19145. The name and The name and address of each indi-
Philadelphia, PA 19103 BLOOM a/k/a MOREY STEPHEN ant to the provisions of the PA ested in the business is Kelly Elia at and address of each individual in- address of each individual inter- vidual interested in the business is
ROSENBLOOM, DECEASED. Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1988, 148 Sumac St Philadelphia, PA terested in the business is Tiffany ested in the business is Garrett Wil- Ashley Marie Williams 2360 E
ESTATE OF JOAN PHILLIPS, DE- Late of the Township of Lower for Catadelphia. 19128. This was filed on accord- Hall at 3514 Spring Garden Street liam Erny at 1715 S 22nd Street 1st Tucker St Philadelphia, PA 19125.
CEASED. Merion, Montgomery County, PA SenseMax Technology, USA, Inc. ance with 54 PaC.S. 311. A31 Philadelphia, PA 19104. This Floor Philadelphia, PA 19145. This This was filed in accordance with
Late of Philadelphia LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the has been incorporated under the was filed in accordance with 54 was filed in accordance with 54 54 PaC.S. 311.
LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on above Estate have been granted to provisions of the Pennsylvania FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION PaC.S. 311. PaC.S. 311.
the above Estate have been gran- the undersigned, who request all Business Corporation Law of 1988. Notice is hereby given that an Ap- FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION
ted to the undersigned, who re- persons having claims or demands George J. Lavin, III & Assoc. plication for Registration of Ficti- Notice is hereby given that an Ap- FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION Notice is hereby given that an Ap-
quest all persons having claims or against the estate of the decedent 920 West Chester Pike tious Name was filed in the Depart- plication for Registration of Ficti- Notice is hereby given that an Ap- plication for Registration of Ficti-
demands against the estate of the to make known the same and all Upper Floor ment of State of the Common- tious Name was filed in the Depart- plication for Registration of Ficti- tious Name was filed in the Depart-
decedent to make known the same persons indebted to the decedent Havertown, PA 19083 wealth of Pennsylvania January 5, ment of State of the Common- tious Name was filed in the Depart- ment of State of the Common-
and all persons indebted to the de- to make payment without delay to Spruce & Delancey Homeowners' 2018 for YoungRiskTaker at 5910 wealth of Pennsylvania December ment of State of the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania November
cedent to make payment without MARSHA R. ROSENBLOOM and Association has been incorporated W Girard Ave Philadelphia, PA 18, 2017 for Mastah Tee Fitness & wealth of Pennsylvania November 22, 2017 for Carol's Products at
delay to JUANITA PHILLIPS, AD- BRETT A. ROSENBLOOM, EXECUT- under the provisions of the 19151. The name and address of Dance at 7701 Lindbergh Blvd 21, 2017 for Oak Lane Auto Colli- 4726 Van Kirk Street Philadelphia,
MINISTRATRIX, c/o Jeffrey B. First, ORS, c/o Lawrence S. Chane, Esq., Pennsylvania Business Corpora- each individual interested in the #119 Philadelphia, PA 19153. The sion at 1413 Haines Street Phil- PA 19135. The name and address
Esq., 6100 City Ave., Ste. 417, Phil- One Logan Square, 130 N. 18th St., tions Law of 1988. business is Jonathan Lee at 5910 name and address of each individu- adelphia, PA 19126. The name and of each individual interested in the
adelphia, PA 19131, Philadelphia, PA 19103-6998, W Girard Ave Philadelphia, PA al interested in the business is Lat- address of each individual inter- business is Carol A Law at 4726
Or to her Attorney: Or to their Attorney: FICTITIOUS NAME 19151. This was filed in accord- rina Lyons at 7701 Lingbergh Blvd ested in the business is Jerome Van Kirk Street Philadelphia, PA
JEFFREY B. FIRST LAWRENCE S. CHANE FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION ance with 54 PaC.S. 311. #119 Philadelphia, PA 19153. This Thomas at1413 Haines Street Phil- 19135. This was filed in accord-
LAW OFFICE OF JEFFREY B. FIRST BLANK ROME LLP Notice is hereby given that an Ap- was filed in accordance with 54 adelphia, PA 19126. This was filed ance with 54 PaC.S. 311.
6100 City Ave., Ste. 417 One Logan Square plication for Registration of Ficti- PaC.S. 311. in accordance with 54 PaC.S. 311.
Philadelphia, PA 19131 130 N. 18th St. tious Name was filed in the Depart-
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6998 ment of State of the Common-
ESTATE OF MARY L. WEIGHTMAN, ESTATE OF RUBY L. JONES, DE- wealth of Pennsylvania December
a/k/a MARY WEIGHTMAN, DE- CEASED. 13, 2017 for FLO-Land Construc-
CEASED. Late of the Township of Chelten- tion at 726 E Price St Philadelphia,
Late of Philadelphia ham, Montgomery County, PA PA 19144. The name and address if
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the each individual interested in the
above Estate have been granted to above Estate have been granted to business is Williams Flores at 726
the undersigned, who request all the undersigned, who request all E Price St Philadelphia, PA 19144.
persons having claims or demands persons having claims or demands This was filed in accordance with
against the estate of the decedent against the estate of the decedent 54 PaC.S. 311.
to make known the same and all to make known the same and all FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION
persons indebted to the decedent persons indebted to the decedent Notice is hereby given that an Ap-
to make payment without delay to to make payment without delay to plication for Registration of Ficti-
ROBERT B. WEIGHTMAN, EXECUT- MARLO JONES, EXECUTRIX, c/o tious Name was filed in the Depart-
OR, c/o Harry Metka, Esq., 4802 Robert S. Cohen, Esq., The Beas- ment of State of the Common-
Neshaminy Blvd., Ste. 9, Bensalem, ley Bldg., 1125 Walnut St., Phil- wealth of Pennsylvania November
PA 19020, adelphia, PA 19107-4918, 14, 2017 for Geovany's Painting at
Or to his Attorney: Or to her Attorney: 726 E Price St Philadelphia, PA
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Bensalem, PA 19020 COHEN business is Elias Landaverde at 726
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Eleanor Avedon (nee Swick) March 15, 2018 Bruce Bogdanoff, age 71, died on March 17,
A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT IN THE JEWISH EXPONENT of Narberth, PA. Beloved wife of the late Eu- 2018. He was a school principal who resided
gene Brisk; loving mother of Renee Frischer in Brigatine, NJ. Devoted son of Bernice and
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Caryn Wexler, Howard Frischer, Joanna Cohn er of Aron Bogdanoff (Mandy) and the late
Weiss (Matthew Weiss), Benjamin Cohn Amy Bogdanoff; dear step-father of Lang-
(Emily Cohn) and Dr. Joshua Cohn (Molly ston Denner (Jessica) and Remy Denner;
Cohn); also survived by 9 great grandchil- cherished brother of Marcy Brownstein
dren. Relatives and friends were invited to (Ernie) and Philip Bogdanoff (Ellen); adoring
Graveside Services Friday, 10 A.M. at Well- Poppop of Hailey and Madison, and also sur-
wood Cemetery in Babylon, NY. Contribu- vived by many loving nieces and nephews.
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He was a member of the following associ-
KIMMEL ations: American Bar Associations, Delaware LITZ STEINBERG BARSON
Trial Lawyers’ Association, Delaware State
Morton Richard Kimmel, Age 77, an accom- Bar Association, the American Association of Sylvan “Skip” Litz on March 13, 2018. Hus- Marilyn Zelda Steinberg (nee Goldstein) SAMUEL BARSON
plished attorney, philanthropist, passionate Justice, and the American Board of Trial Ad- band of the late Doris (nee Kligman). Father March 15, 2018; of Crystal Lake, IL, formerly August 26 1923- March 25, 2009
sports fan, community leader and most im- vocates. He was a member of the Million of Gina (Michael) Schubert, Joanne (Dennis of Willow Grove, PA; beloved wife of Harry;
portantly a family man, originally from the Dollar Advocates Forum, Who’s Who in Wolk) Litz, Harriet (Charles Robinson) Litz loving mother of Paul Steinberg (Dorrie), Loved You then
Bronx, NY who resided in Wilmington, DE, American Law, Who’s Who in America and and Louis (Francine) Litz. Grandfather of Ju- Rhonda Barner (Walt), Sandra Duncan- Love You Still
passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospit- Who’s Who in the World. He was also recog- lie (Adam Rushefsky) Schubert, Josh (Joyse) Baney, Janet Duncan (Elliot) and Brian Stein- Always Have
al on March 17, 2018 of complications from nized as an AV Preeminent Attorney Rated by Schubert, Rebecca Schubert, Sam Schubert, berg (Suzanne); devoted sister of Shelia Always Will
multiple myeloma. Above all else, Mr. Kim- Martindale-Hubbell. He was on the U.S. Sara Robinson, Maia Litz and Joseph Robin- Eskin; also survived by 16 grandchildren and Because...there is no end to love
mel was a family man, nurturing father and News and World Report: Best Lawyers list son. Great-grandfather of Loralei Schubert, 6 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great- Your "Boobie Doll", Freddi,
role model who always put his family first. and the Delaware Super Lawyers list. Mr. Emma Schubert and Charles Schubert. grandchild. Contributions in her memory may and your children and grandchildren
He was always a gentleman, always caring, Kimmel graduated from Temple University Sylvan Litz served in the US Army as a 1st be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Associ-
extraordinarily generous to his family and and the George Washington University Law Lieutenant in the early 50’s. He also worked ation.
community. He loved spending time with School. He clerked for President Judge of in advertising and owned an agency. Later,
Marcia, the love of his life and wife of 50 the Superior Court of Delaware William Duffy he worked in the cable industry as a market- JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
years. Their marriage was infused with a before transitioning to private practice at Ty- ing communications manager and ran an in-
shared passion for community, love of fam- bout & Redfearn. He started his own law house advertising agency. In retirement he WARSZAWSKI
ily, the deepest respect for one another, and firm in 1972 that is now the largest exclusive wrote two books which were published. Con-
an enduring romance that has been a model personal injury and workers’ compensation tributions in his memory may be made to Alus Warszawski died on February 28, 2018.
to his children and friends. Despite his busy firm in Delaware. He was the architect of your choice of charity. He was Past Secretary of the Association of
professional career, he could always be many new and innovative legal programs and Jewish Holocaust Survivors who resided in
found on a basketball court or baseball field, procedures in the Delaware legal system that GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Husband of
coaching or watching his children and grand- continue to protect the citizens of the State. RAPHAEL-SACKS the late Tajbe; father of Jack Warszawski and
children playing sports. Mr. Kimmel was the He was appointed by Governor Russell Henry (Lynn) Warszawski, Esq.; and grand-
founder of the Delaware law firm Kimmel, Peterson as deputy administrator for the Ma- MARGULIES father of Todd, Gail, and Daniel. Contribu-
Carter, Roman, Peltz and O’Neill, P.A. He gistrate court system. He created the arbitra- tions in his memory may be made to any or-
shaped the culture of the firm and emphas- tion rules for the Superior Court of Delaware Frederick D. "Rick" Margulies March 15, ganization dealing with Holocaust awareness.
ized the highest standards of legal acumen, and served as Trustee of the Client Security 2018. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Fine)
ethics, and client and community service. He Trust Fund, currently the Lawyers' Fund for Porter; Loving father of Karen (David) GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
was always generous with his legal skills and Client Protection. He is survived by his lov- Rakowitz, JoAnn (Bruce) Buckland, Jac- RAPHAEL-SACKS
clear thinking, the living embodiment of a ing wife Marcia Kimmel of 50 years; his sis- queline Porter and Judith (Dr. Michael)
philosophy that placed people first. He was a ter, Marlene Kimmel; his children Wayne Broder; Dear brother of Harvey (Doris) Mar- Honor the memory
highly accomplished and respected attorney Kimmel (Kimberly), Michelle Kimmel Penner gulies. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and of your loved one …
with a successful track record of obtaining (Douglas), Larry Kimmel (Kimberly), Karen 3 great grandchildren. Contributions in his
positive awards over 50 years for thousands Kimmel Legum (Brian); his 11 grandchildren, memory may be made to Macula Vision Re- CALL 215-832-0749 OR 0750
of clients, including the Delaware State Po- Sabrina, Hunter, Jessica, Jake, Jaimie, Juli- search Foundation, One Tower Bridge, 100 TO PLACE YOUR YAHRTZEIT AD.
lice, New Castle County Police, and the Wilm- ette, Daniel, Brittany, Dylan, Taylor and Cole. Front St., Ste. 300, W. Conshohocken, PA
ington Police Department. He tried more Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, 19428 or a charity of the donor's choice. [email protected]
than 100 jury trials to verdict and argued be- donations can be made in his memory to The
fore the Delaware Supreme Court and other Kimmel-Spiller Charitable Foundation, P.O. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
Courts of Appeals on numerous occasions. Box 8149, Newark, DE 19714. The Founda- RAPHAEL-SACKS
Mr. Kimmel’s life was centered around help- tion was created in 1988 to honor the lives of
ing others, never asking for anything in re- Judy, Paul, Harvey and David Spiller. The NOSKOW
turn and truly wanted to make the world a Foundation makes generous contributions
better place. In January 2017, Mr. Kimmel re- throughout the community to numerous Arnold Noskow, March 16, 2018; of King of
ceived the Order of the First State from Gov- charities, including Ronald McDonald House Prussia, PA; beloved husband of Charlotte
ernor Jack A. Markell, the highest honor a cit- of Delaware, Jewish Federation of Delaware, (nee Schuster); loving father of Susan Mc-
izen of the State of Delaware can receive in Jewish Family Services of Delaware, Christi- Manus (Dennis) and Hank Noskow; Bother of
recognition of all of the incredible work he ana Care’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & the late Harold and the late Melvin Noskow;
did for the community. In January 2018, Mr. Research Institute, Siegel Jewish Com- cherished grandfather of Lauren Meyers (An-
Kimmel was inducted into the Delaware Bas- munity Center of Delaware, Best Buddies drew), Brandon McManus (Nadia) and Mat-
ketball Hall of Fame. He was recognized for Delaware, Opportunity Center, Cancer Care thew Noskow; adored great-grandfather of
his outstanding contributions to the entire Connection and Gift of Life Donor Program. Alexandria Meyers. Arnold was an Army vet-
Delaware basketball ecosystem. He was the eran, was loved by all and able to fix any-
Founder of the Blue-Gold High School All- SCHOENBERG MEMORIAL CHAPEL thing. His mother-in-law said he had golden
Star Basketball games, which has benefited hands. All services are private. Contribu-
the lives of individuals with cognitive and de- KOSOY tions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis
velopmental disabilities. He played an im- Society, P.O. Box 8168, Phila., PA 19101-
pactful role introducing the Delaware 87ers, Lillian Kosoy (nee Genter). March 17, 2018 of 8168.
the NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia cherry Hill, NJ. Beloved wife of Pace. De-
76ers, to the Delaware community. Mr. Kim- voted mother of Celie (Ronald) Gevurtz and JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
mel was also on the Board of Directors of the Helen (Mark) Rosenthal. Dear sister of Gol-
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware and die Aschinski, Lynne (Jack) Silverman and SCHWARTZ
Cancer Care Connection. He was the Chair- Paul (Diane) Genter. Proud grandmother of Philip Schwartz March 18, 2018 husband of
man, President and CEO of the First State Po- Dr. Elyse, Evan, Matthew, Michael and the Louise (nee Patregnani) of Atlantic City. Fath-
lice Foundation. He was recognized as a late Justin. Services and interment were er of Reed Preble, David (Kelly) Schecter,
Father of the Year Honoree by the American private at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Contribu- Debbie (Lester) Segich and Rachel (Jeff) Sut-
Diabetes Foundation. tions in her memory be made to the Juvenile ton. Brother of Harold (Evelyn) Schwartz, An-
Diabetes Research Foundation. nilee (Ed) Seitchick, Jackie (Stuart) Gold-
stein and Temmy (Gary) Lord. Grandfather of
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS Aaron, Alex and Asher. Funeral services were
held March 21, 2018 at Joseph Levine &
Sons, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall and
interment followed at Adath Jeshurun
Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may
be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
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ANNIVERSARIES
STEINBERG SOLOMON
David and Chaile Steinberg will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Bunny and Eddie Solomon celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on Feb. 19.
March 30. ey will celebrate over brunch with their three children, daughter- ey were married on Feb. 19, 1943.
in-law, son-in-law, and a daughter-in-law to-be and ve grandchildren. ey have three children, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Extra glasses of wine will be raised for their son and daughter-in-law, Je rey Family and friends celebrated at Beaumont in Bryn Mawr.
and Hanna Steinberg, who celebrate their 10th anniversary on the same date,
and daughter and son-in-law Gail and Michael Silver, who will celebrate their
20th anniversary a few weeks later.
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Jennifer Stern and Steven Wittenberg of Philadelphia announce the birth of their
son, Leo Asher Wittenberg, on Feb. 22. Leo is named in loving memory for his
paternal grandmother, Louellan Twersky Wittenberg, and maternal great-grand-
mother, Anna Lickman, both of Philadelphia.
Sharing in their simcha are grandparents Rosalie and Terry Stern of Elkins
Park; grandparents Bonnie and Donald Wittenberg of Philadelphia; great-grand-
mother Barbara Twersky; Aunt Sara; Uncle Dustin; Uncle Jan; Aunt Meg; cousins
Lilly, AJ, Ethan, Benjamin and Nick; and countless great-aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Community
NEWSMAKERS
Medical technician Brooke Ciavardelli received the sixth annual
Leah Berman Award for excellence in care and service to the res-
idents of the Abramson Center for Jewish Life’s Mildred Shor Inn,
Abramson’s personal care and independent living community, on
Feb. 23. The Bermans established the award to honor the memory of
Jordan Berman’s mother, Leah.
From left: Ilene Wasserman, Jackie Needleman, Michelle From left: Belinda Birnbaum, Elissa Bloom
Narin, Andrea Kahn-Kothmann and Denise Clibanoff and Gail Serruya
On March 18, more than 80 women gathered
at Beth Am Israel in Penn Valley for “A Wom-
en’s Seder: Opening Doors for Women’s Voic-
es.” They gathered to remember their voices,
honor each other’s voices, remember ancient
feminine wisdom and to feel the beauty and
power that surfaces when women gather in
sacred circles.
Carole and Roxie Miller
From left: Jordan Berman, Brooke Ciavardelli and Deanna Berman
Berny Brownstein and
his son Marc Brownstein,
CEO of Brownstein Group
Berny Brownstein presents his artwork. On March 18, the Old City Jewish Arts
Center held a reception and discussion
with Berny Brownstein, founder and
chief creative officer of Brownstein Group
and the artist behind an art exhibit at the
center. The exhibition, which runs until
March 31, features Brownstein’s paint-
ings of international landscapes.
Lori Miller
Lori Miller was elected Gold- Complete Homecare in Northeast Philadelphia, which
berg, Miller & Rubin’s first provides in-home skilled medical services, donated 300
female CEO in the firm’s insulated bags to KleinLife in Northeast Philadelphia to aid
34-year history. Miller began in the transport of frozen meals in the Home Delivered Meals
her career there in 1990 when program. The Home Delivered Meals program provides
the firm was comprised pri- 70,000 meals annually to area seniors and is run by RSVP
marily of male lawyers, and Philadelphia in cooperation with KleinLife.
she’s forged a career as a trial
attorney at both the state and Julie Borsky, community services director at KleinLife; Michael
federal level. Paternoster, director of marketing for Complete Homecare; and Sue
Aistrop, active adult life director at KleinLife
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