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Mummers
Harvey Finkle has FINDING THE TRUE source of how the Clockwise from upper left: Philly is Charlottesville march. Photo by Rachel Kurland; Sen. Daylin Leach.
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spectacle for years. and elusive as reloading the SEPTA Key. where the swastika first appeared surrounded by windows the community drew. Photo by Beth Huxtaf.

Page 4 The annual event dates to European A Year in Review: Top
folk festivals, and although known as a Philly Moments of 2017
NATIONAL deep South Philly tradition ingrained in
Irish and Italian communities, some in RACHEL KURLAND AND MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF This year was all about citizens, politi-
Movement Severs the Jewish community have paraded along cians, celebrities and the like raising their
Ties With Former Broad Street for decades. IF THERE’S A way to describe 2017 in voices on any and every issue under the
Youth Director one to two words — aside from “dumpster sun — for better or for worse. And some
Sex abuse alleged Back in 1965, the James Durning fire” or “s___ gibbon” — it’d have to be of the rays hit the Jewish community in
against longtime String Band marched to “Hatikvah” while “boisterous.” Philly head-on.
leader. dressed in costumes decorated with large
Stars of David. Just one year earlier, Jules
Page 8 Cohen, then the executive director of the
Jewish Community Relations Council of
LOCAL Greater Philadelphia, denounced black-
face at the Mummers Parade.
Jews in the News
in 2017 Since then, others have represented
Cultural highlights the Jewish community in the parade
remembered. with pride.

Page 10 Jay Polakoff is just one member of the
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Published Weekly Since 1887 Parade seriously.

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Photographer Spends Decades Capturing ‘Two
Street’ Mummers in Post-Parade Revelry

LOCAL tian [streets]. It’s much differ- in the doorway of a build- decision since he started out. ties, as both of his children
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF ent now.” And the performers ing covered in wooden pan- His early influences were are deaf.
get there much later than they els. Another stands in front photographers like photo-
ON ONE 1970s New Year’s used to. of an old bakery, holding an journalist W. Eugene Smith He showcased his pho-
morning, Harvey Finkle umbrella in one hand and a and the aesthetics of docu- tographs documenting the
heard music outside his then- “So you don’t have the same photograph in the other. In mentary photography. 13-year history of the New
home on the 100 block of light,” he said. Though, he add- a third, a clown does some Sanctuary Movement as part of
Bainbridge Street. ed with a laugh, “You have the makeup retouches as a couple For the mummers, black Penn’s Latinx Heritage Month
same madness.” embraces next to him. and white creates a stark con- in September.
He ran outside and saw trast to the brightly colored
groups of people marching in Harvey Finkle stands Those interested can see debauchery that goes down on Lately, he’s been focusing
costume, heading from Broad next to a story about him some of the photographs as Broad Street. his lens on immigrants in
Street to the unofficial mum- from 1995. Marissa Stern part of an exhibition about South Philadelphia.
mers after party on “Two “South Philly Traditions” at “It sort of more reflects Sec-
Street” in South Philadelphia. A selection of photo- Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron ond Street than color would,” “The reason I chose South
graphs Harvey Finkle has Ezras Israel, or more colloqui- he explained. “It reflects the Philly is because that’s where
So, as a photographer does, taken on “Two Street” ally known as “The Little Shul.” grittiness of what goes on immigrants 100, 125 years
he went inside to get his cam- since 1973. Photos provided down there.” ago came — the Jews, the
era before heading back out to Most of his photos are in Irish, the Italians,” he said.
start snapping pictures. He’s Dozens of boxes of pho- black and white, a conscious He picked up a camera — a “The idea was the immigrants
been photographing “Two tographs are stacked on the Mamiya — for the first time in coming today, they want the
Street” ever since. table in his second-floor his 30s after initially spending same things the other immi-
studio, some encasing 12 years as a social worker. grants wanted, which is [to]
“It’s really much different large- and medium-sized be safe, practice their reli-
there than on Broad Street,” black-and-white prints of “I did that and I began gion, make a living and send
said Finkle, sitting in the clowns and performers who’ve to do photography as well, their kids to school.”
studio on Sansom Street he’s made their way down to Sec- and then just decided to take
had for about 20 years. “It’s ond Street over the years. time off from social work Within the Jewish com-
more community. There’s and never went back,” said munity, he’s done projects in
practically no division A clown stands to rest the Oxford Circle native and which he photographed and
between performer and the Central High School alum. interviewed Holocaust survi-
person who’s watching the “My work that I do is my vors as well as a series called
parade. It’s all the same. The social work.” “Still Home: The Jews of South
audience and the performers Philadelphia.”
are all mixed up.” He got involved with polit-
ically and socially progressive On a trip to Israel in the ’80s,
At 83 and planning to groups, including helping form he traveled around photograph-
keep up the tradition this the People’s Fund in 1971 — ing the Sephardic community.
year, he estimates missing now Bread & Roses Communi-
just one year photographing ty Fund — and photographing For him, photography is a
the Mummers since 1973. In the organizations it supported. means to showcase the qual-
that time, he’s noticed plenty ities of people otherwise per-
of differences. “I was the only one who haps written off by society.
had a camera,” he recalled.
For those who don’t like “It wasn’t like today where “People sort of deni-
to wake up early to catch everybody has a camera. So grate people — they’re poor,
the march down Broad Street we gave money to progressive they’re working class, they’re
(or maybe their New Year’s organizations and I began to immigrants,” he said. “And
Eve hangover prevents them photograph them.” I find what we’re missing is
from enjoying the loud music tremendous talent and tre-
and noises the parade brings He’s photographed for mendous intelligence.”
with it), heading to “Two Project HOME since the
Street” later in the day is a 1980s. Just last week, he photo- He isn’t showing signs of
welcome alternative. graphed the Homeless Memo- slowing down, and he will
rial Day gathering at Thomas still be there to photograph
But each year has changed. Paine Plaza for the organiza- the mummers this year.
“They used to come down from tion. He’s also worked with
South Street all the way down Kensington Welfare Rights “At 1 p.m. I’m gonna go
to South Philly,” he recalled of Union since the early ’90s, down to Washington and Sec-
past years. “The streets were with which he has traveled to ond Street and see what hap-
lined with people, I mean on conferences overseas. pens and photograph it,” he
Bainbridge, Fitzwater, Chris- said. “It’s been a good run. I
He’s actively involved with enjoy what I do a lot.”
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NEWSBRIEFS

Visas Denied for Israelis officials and the New Zealand Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s
Hoping to Play in Jewish Council.
Saudi Arabian Chess SUPER
Tournament “We are deeply disappoint- SUNDAY
SEVEN ISRAELI CHESS ed that Lorde has succumbed
players will be unable to play in to a small but loud group of February 11, 2018
a speed chess championship in extremist bullies,” council
Saudi Arabia because they were spokesperson Juliet Moses Join us for our largest day of
denied visas, JTA reported. said. “Boycotts of Israel will community fundraising at a
not lead to peace.”
The visas “have not been location near you!
issued and will not be issued,” Class-Action Suit Filed
Israel Gelfer, vice president of in Israel Against Apple Malvern
the World Chess Federation A 500-MILLION-SHEK- Fort Washington
(FIDE), told Reuters. Saudi EL (roughly $125 million)
Arabia does not maintain dip- class-action lawsuit was filed in Yardley
lomatic relations with Israel. Israel on Dec. 25 against Apple, Bala Cynwyd
Haaretz reported. Philadelphia
Israel Chess Federation
spokesman Lior Aizenberg The suit contends that Apple For location information and more
said the organization was con- breached its duty to customers details visit jewishphilly.org/supersunday
sidering options against the by concealing information —
World Chess Federation. Apple admitted that it deliber- Sponsored by:
ately slowed the performance
“The event is not a world of older iPhones.
championship if they prevent
chess players from several “There is no doubt that
countries from taking part,” information about the device
Aizenberg said. “Every chess slowing is important, and car-
player should have the right dinal, and users had the right
to participate in an event on to get [that information] from
the basis of professional cri- Apple before deciding whether
teria, regardless of their pass- to install the software updates,”
ports, their place of issue or the the lawsuit said.
stamps they bear.”
The company said it issued
About 180 chess players are software updates designed to
participating in the King Sal- make aging batteries last lon-
man Rapid Blitz Chess Cham- ger. Similar lawsuits in the U.S.
pionship in Riyadh. argue that the company’s silence
on the matter prompted users to
Lorde Defends Concert believe their only option was to
Cancellation in Israel buy newer iPhones.
NEW ZEALAND POP star
Lorde said she made the “right Anarchist Group
decision to cancel a concert Vandalized Israeli
slated for summer 2018 in Isra- Embassy in Greece
el,” JTA reported. ANARCHIST GROUP Rubi-
con on Dec. 25 threw bottles of
The cancellation was red paint at the Israeli embassy
announced after Lorde was in Athens, Greece, JTA reported.
criticized by pro-Palestinian
fans in her native country. The group posted a video
online of the incident, which
“I’ve received an over- shows members riding up to the
whelming number of messages embassy and throwing the paint.
and letters and have had a lot of
discussions with people hold- “We identify with the Pal-
ing many views, and I think estinians, a nation that for
the right decision at this time decades has been a victim of
is to cancel the show,” Lorde oppression,” Rubicon said in
said in a statement. “I pride a statement. “In reality, the
myself on being an informed Palestinians are pressured to
young citizen.” leave their land. This is ethnic
cleansing at a low-intensity lev-
Lorde’s decision was met el for decades.” l
with criticism from both Israeli

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Japanese American Shares Story of
Imprisonment During World War II

LOCAL
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF

TWO MONTHS BEFORE Teresa Maebori speaks at a
her mother died, Teresa Mae- National Council of Jewish Women
bori took a road trip with Greater Philadelphia Section event.
her from Seattle to Caldwell, Photo provided
Idaho, the site of the labor
camp where her family spent showcases photos of Japanese
part of World War II. Americans in labor camps
during the war.
Maebori was born in the
labor camp in 1945. Her fam- “Just because someone
ily left when she was a baby, so looks different or practic-
the trip allowed her to piece es different religions or you
together the story of their make assumptions about
imprisonment, like that of so them, it doesn’t mean they’re
many other Japanese Ameri- not Americans,” Maebori
cans, by the U.S. government said. “America is diverse. It
during the war. does not look just one way. We
need to accept that difference
“I was very happy that we and honor that difference and
had gone together and that I try to understand.”
could question and find out
things, about what her life was Soon after her parents
like, how she felt,” Maebori married in 1941, the Japanese
said. “People often ask, ‘Why bombed Pearl Harbor. The
didn’t your parents talk about resulting racism and war-time
it?’ And I said, ‘Well, they hysteria led President Frank-
were humiliated and shamed.’ lin D. Roosevelt to issue an
It’s much like what Holocaust executive order that impris-
survivors feel. They don’t oned Japanese Americans and
want to talk about something Japanese immigrants.
that was so traumatic.”
Today, these prisons are
On Dec. 19, the Nation- usually referred to as intern-
al Council of Jewish Women ment camps, but Maebori
Greater Philadelphia Section said that’s a misnomer: Con-
hosted Maebori to speak centration camps are defined
about what Japanese Amer- as places that imprison an
icans went through during ethnic minority or political
World War II. She connect- enemy in an armed com-
ed her family’s experience to pound, and that’s exactly
contemporary times. what happened then.

After she retired from 36 “‘Concentration camp’
years of teaching at German- is more associated with the
town Friends School, Maebori Holocaust, and that was cer-
taught English to immigrant tainly much more brutal and
and refugee children. For horrifying,” Maebori said.
years, she has also been an “However, being denied your
active member of the Japanese constitutional rights as cit-
American Citizens League, izens of this country when
which protects the civil and you’ve committed no crime
human rights of Asian and is also quite a shameful thing
Pacific Islander Americans, as for this country to have done.”
well as other communities.
Maebori’s parents are sec-
Early this year, she pro-
cured the art exhibit, Uproot- See Maebori, Page 22
ed, at Friends Center, which

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FLASHBACK

January 2000 in the Exponent: Kids Page Actually Occupies
In the Service of a King Two Pages

Israeli Scandals Linked to Debate Over Peace BACK WHEN MORE people
read newspapers — including
ANDY GOTLIEB | JE MANAGING EDITOR Klein Jewish Community Cen- A second cover story exam- some children — the Exponent And the bottom con-
ter (now KleinLife). ined peace talks (ultimately regularly included features tains a synagogue geography
THE FIRST ISSUE of 2000 unsuccessful) between Israel aimed at younger folks, and crossword that did include
(technically not the rst of the Joseph Smukler, then chair and Syria that President Bill that was still the case in 2000. the answers printed upside
millennium, which began in of the Board of Trustees at Jew- Clinton was moderating. down at the bottom.
2001) featured some common ish Federation, explained the Page 21 was labeled as
themes from throughout the importance of an iconic pho- But that delicate process was Kids Page, and led o with a While Page 21 was the
Jewish Exponent’s history. to of Dr. Martin Luther King already under a cloud because three-paragraph article about Kids Page, the facing Page
Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua both Israeli President Ezer Jewish symbols, such as the 20 also was youth-orient-
e lead article on Jan. 6, Heschel — who he described as Weizman and Prime Minister Star of David and the Ten ed, with an article titled “In
2000 addresses the concept of his personal hero — marching, Ehud Barak were under re Commandments. ere also the Synagogue.” Not only
tikkun olam as it details a Mar- arms linked, for civil rights. for alleged nancial impro- was an explanation about did that article give historic
tin Luther King Day of Service prieties. Some contended the why lions are o en embroi- details about the First Tem-
sponsored by the Jewish Fed- “Two peoples faced with allegations were made by their dered on Torah covers. ple and the Second Temple,
eration of Greater Philadelphia. racism and discrimination political opponents to weak- but it explained the parts of
joined together,” Smukler said. en the Israeli leadership and Below that, readers were a modern synagogue. ●
e citywide event was “I think it is part of our respon- Weizman’s pro-peace position. given space to write down
expected to attract 15,000 par- sibility as Jews to work with the Ten Commandments; for
ticipants. e Jewish Federa- other minority groups against those stumped, a hint was giv-
tion organized volunteers to discrimination and racism.” en to look in Exodus 20:1-14.
work on beauti cation projects
at William Penn High School e article noted that while Clever readers also had a
in North Philadelphia and the it was the rst time Jewish Fed- chance to count the number
Waterview Recreation Center eration had been a day of service of Stars of David that could
in Germantown. Other volun- sponsor, students from the Jewish be found in a square of stars,
teers were helping at the Neu- Community High School of Gratz although the correct answer
man Senior Center and the College and other Jewish groups was not included.
had participated for many years.

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Conservative Movement
Severs Ties with Former
Youth Director over
Alleged Sexual Abuse

N AT I O N A L the specific individual,” Gutin found the allegations to be
ELIZABETH KRATZ | JNS.ORG wrote to his accuser. He also substantive,” Wernick said.
wrote that the United Syna- Gutin said that under his
THE CONGREGATIONAL gogue of Conservative Juda- guidance, USY instituted strict
arm of Conservative Judaism ism was “totally justified” in guidelines for staff and student
has severed ties with the long- suspending him from staffing contact during and around
time director of the denomi- any of its programs, and con- 1996-1997 following an inci-
nation’s youth movement after cluded the email, “Once again dent that took place during
receiving “multiple testimo- I am sorry.” USY on Wheels, a summer bus
nies” that corroborated an Rabbi Steven Wernick, touring program. He expressed
allegation of sexual abuse. CEO of USCJ, and his staff concern about people who felt
have been in touch with the that they had been wronged in
Allegations about Jules alleged victim and have had some way and claimed he was Jules Gutin, the former international director of United Synagogue Youth
Gutin, 67, who in 2011 com- multiple conversations. The not aware of any allegations Photo via Facebook
pleted his 20-year tenure as
international director of abuse allegedly occurred 33 other than the Facebook post
United Synagogue Youth and years ago, when the victim that did not name him.
since 2012 had conducted Wernick started his post at
tours of Poland for USY, first USCJ, the organization insti-
came to light Nov. 9 through tuted new protocols for pre-
a Facebook post by a man Our investigation led us to sever the relationship with [Gutin] venting and dealing with
who claimed that someone permanently. We found the allegations to be substantive.” accusations of abuse. Staffers
who worked with thousands have a handbook providing
of teens had abused him in the guidelines for appropriate
1980s. After confirming with RABBI STEVEN WERNICK
the man that he was referring
to Gutin in his post, JNS.org behavior with USY youths,
communicated with several and are required to sign a
other men who alleged that was 17 years old and Gutin USY, like the Orthodox USCJ’s hotline received statement that they have
they were underage victims was 34. Union’s NCSY and the Union “heavy traffic” and allegations read the handbook and have
of unwanted sexual touch by When USCJ first learned for Reform Judaism’s NFTY, against Gutin as well as Bob agreed to its policies. They are
Gutin during that decade. of the allegation last month provides social programming Fisher, former director of the required to sign again if the
and had two conversations and educational events for Far West USY region. handbook is updated.
“Two of my USYers have with Gutin, he was suspended students primarily ages 14-18. The allegations against Wernick said he is con-
said very similar things to from his duties. At that point, In the Orthodox Union’s Gutin and Fisher, Wernick fident that USY now does
me over the years, and named USCJ established a confiden- youth arm, NCSY, strict pro- stated, centered around the everything in its power to
the same name,” said Arnie tial hotline to report incidents tocols on this issue have been 1980s and early 1990s, before keep students safe.
Draiman, a former USY of sexual abuse. in place since 2001, follow- USY or any national Jewish “All staff have to have a
youth adviser. One alleged victim told ing the guilty verdict and youth organization had proto- background check before
JNS.org that Gutin invited seven-year-imprisonment of cols and handbooks in place to being hired, and USY now
According to an email dat- him to stay in his home while former national NCSY Direc- prevent abuse or report it. has a youth protection officer
ed Nov. 21, Gutin asked the his family was away, and they tor Baruch Lanner for child Wernick said the steps USCJ assigned at every USY event,”
man who made the initial slept in the same bed. The sexual abuse. The Reform has taken in response to the he said. “Every USYer has that
accusation on Facebook not victim claimed that Gutin movement’s NFTY also has allegations have gone “beyond person’s phone number so
to name him or USY in com- touched him, prompting him such protocols in place, as any mandated reporting in they have an advocate if they
munication with the media to leave the room abruptly. do all accredited camps and terms of criminal liability. We feel threatened in any way, by
in order to “spare my fami- He said that he reported the schools. Gutin said NCSY are beyond anything we can anyone. USY is a safe place.” l
ly from pain” and avoid “any alleged incident to people in contacted USY when it was do from an additional perspec-
harm to an organization we his region, “but I was one establishing its guidelines on tive other than severing our Elizabeth Kratz, who is the
both love.” small voice and it would have abuse, and it utilized some of relationship with [Gutin].” Any associate publisher and editor of
been his word against mine.” USY’s information in forming awards given in the name of The Jewish Link of New Jersey and
“Whatever points you want “Our investigation led us its own protocols in the wake Gutin or Fisher have been dis- The Jewish Link of Bronx,
to make would be just as pow- to sever the relationship with of the Lanner case. continued, said Wernick.
erful without people knowing Westchester and Connecticut

[Gutin] permanently. We According to Wernick, In 2011, two years after wrote this article for JNS.org.

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Personal Trainer Opens Fitness Studio

LOCAL “For our sake as a couple, I everything I can about what it think about what it means for
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF want to better understand his means to be a Jewish person in our kids to be Jewish.” l
religion and also his culture — Philadelphia, what it means to
IN KATIE GOULD’S fitness that part of his life,” Gould said. be a Jewish person in America [email protected];
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tackle both physical and emo- Strong.
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“I really appreciate the
“Be strong. Don’t diminish amount of dedication [Gould] There is still time to make an impact on our Jewish communities
yourself,” Gould said. “The goal has to basically everybody that by making your 2017 gift — or to make an even greater impact
of fitness should not be how small she meets,” Read said. “I also with an additional gift. Please support the Jewish Federation of
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the years, she felt that the time
had come to open her own Gould learned of the pro-
studio. gram through Rachel Wax-
man, who works for Tribe 12
Her clients vary across differ- and knew that Gould found the
ent skill levels. Though the major- administrative side of running
ity of them are women, Gould a business difficult.
said there are some men who
come to her studio as well. “I thought it was going to
be a slower growth, and so I’m
“I like to say that the men who pleasantly surprised that things
come to my space are feminist have moved faster, but I’m also
men because they are men who playing catch-up myself,” Gould
don’t mind that there are women said. “There are so many chal-
who are stronger than they are,” lenges. Am I a good leader? Am I
Gould said. reaching out to the right people?
Am I reaching out enough? Am I
In addition to strength train- charging the right amount?”
ing, Gould teaches yoga and
kettlebells, which are cast-iron Though Gould is not actually
weights that can be used for a Jewish, she is engaged to a Jewish
variety of exercises. man, and hopes to use the pro-
gram to explore the role Judaism
When Gould opened the stu- will have in their life.
dio, she was the only personal
trainer there. Now, the studio has Gould said their wedding will
five trainers. incorporate Jewish customs.

Julie Read, one of the other
personal trainers, met Gould over
the summer and started teaching
strength endurance and strength

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2017’s Most Notable Jewish Culture Moments

ARTS also created a surge Marc Platt herself for never being sexually
of feminist merch, — a Penn grad assaulted because she decided
RACHEL KURLAND AND MARISSA STERN thousands of Hallow- also known to dress modestly and is “non-
een costumes and a for produc- traditional” looking as far as
| JE STAFF ing Wicked — Hollywood beauty standards.
teamed up with She ended up apologizing for
deep appreciation for the dynamic the backlash.
THIS YEAR SAW some pretty the Israeli accent. We duo Benj Pasek
high highs, some awful low can’t wait to see more and Justin Paul (we’ll Jews in Music
lows and a few “did that really of Gadot in the years ignore the abysmal A
happen?” moments. to come. Christmas Story Live The coolest trio of sisters,
But Jewish culture on and Rachel Bloom’s the two just put on) Alana, Este and Danielle
off the big screen, our phones Crazy Ex-Girlfriend for 2016’s hit La La Haim, put our their sophomore
and the stage made up the dif- has taken a step back Land. (But don’t album Something to Tell You
ference with memorable stand- on the laughs and forget who took this year, which featured more
outs of 2017. Here are a few of instead looked at the home the Oscar dreamy, dance-y tunes that we
our favorites. real root of Rebec- Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman. this year. We’ll have come to love Haim for.
ca Bunch’s prob- Warner Bros. never forget you,
Moonlight.) Between the release of More
Jews on Screen lems (although it’s a lot more new season of Broad City. The pair — of Life (starts humming “Passion-
It was a knockout year for nuanced than that). Halfway Whereas in past seasons which Pasek is a fruit”) and his re-Bar Mitzvah
ladies on in films and TV in through season 3, we’ve seen they get into their weed- Jewish Ardmore (he rang in his 31st birthday
2017 — I mean, have you heard issues of anxiety, suicide and filled, outrageous shenani- native — also composed Dear Bar Mitzvah style), everyone’s
of Gal Gadot? depression at the forefront of gans during the summer in Evan Hansen, and their latest favorite Canadian rapper Drake
Wonder Woman was the many young viewers’ screens New York City, this season movie-musical The Greatest had a big year in 2017, too.
biggest grosser of the summer — a commendable risk you saw them in the winter — which, Showman hit theaters just shy
across North America, lasso- don’t often see in an hourlong lucky for us, allowed for a trip of Christmas this year. Other M.O.T. musicians
ing in $411.5 million at the musical comedy. to Florida in one of the stand- Bette Midler took home a who had new releases this
box office, according to Forbes. Our favorite “Jewesses,” Abbi out episodes of the season. (Two Tony for her portrayal of the year include Adam Levine of
Our favorite warrior princess and Ilana, returned for a riskier words: Fran Drescher.) titular Dolly Levi in Hello, Maroon 5, which put out a new
And we can’t forget the Dolly! She will play her final album this year (though its
epitome of all Jewish women, performance in January 2018 name, Red Pill Blues, had some
Barbra Streisand, whose Net- before the equally incredi- backlash due to its unfortunate
flix concert special Barbra: The ble Bernadette Peters steps in linkage to the “red pill” think-
Germantown Jewish Centre Men’s Club Music … The Mem’ries … The Levi’s shoes. ing of anti-feminists in recent
years), and Alecia Moore (aka
Presents Magic! gave us the opportunity Jews in the Media Pink) put out another studio
release this year, as well.
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: What You Think to go on the journey with her In case you don’t have Twitter
You Know May Be Incomplete – Or Wrong after we sadly missed her live or live under a rock, the #MeToo Jews on Page
in Philly last year. campaign has rattled 2017 on
This year also saw Jewish social media and beyond, with From Jennifer Weiner’s sec-
Sunday, January 7, 2018, at 10:00 am reactions to men and women’s ond installment of her mid-
confessions — against many dle-grade series Littlest Bigfoot
400 West Ellet Street themes on screen, new and old, Jewish A-list celebrities and to Daniel Silva’s 16th install-
Philadelphia, PA 19119 elected officials — being both ment of his Gabriel Allon
ranging from The Marvelous positive and negative. series, there were plenty of
Mrs. Maisel and GLOW to the books to read this year by Jew-
Panel discussion on the issues from a variety of views, moderated by Judge Abe Gafni. much-anticipated reboots like Many have stepped back ish authors.
Panel members will ask each other questions and may challenge the views Will & Grace and Curb Your from the limelight or their posts,
of others in a stimulating dialogue. including M.O.T.s Sen. Al Fran- There were debuts like The
ken, Louis C.K., Dustin Hoff- New York Times Notable Book
Panelists: Enthusiasm, as well as FOX’s man, Jeffrey Tambor, and the of 2017 Waking Lions by Israeli
remake of Dirty Dancing (to one whose behavior started the author Ayelet Gundar-Goshen,
Lee Bender, head of Philadelphia chapter of the many fans’ disappointment). uproar, Harvey Weinstein. new books from already loved
Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) authors such as Jami Atten-
Probably the most poignant berg’s All Grown Up and Nicole
Harris Devor, head of Philadelphia chapter of the Jews on Stage response of them all was by The Krauss’ Forest Dark, as well
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Big Bang Theory’s Mayim Bial- as memoirs like former New
At only 23 years old, Ben ik, whose October op-ed in The Yorker writer Ariel Levy’s The
and member of its National Council Platt became the youngest New York Times came off more Rules Do Not Apply. l
Rabbi Beth Janus, member of the board of the Tony Award winner for his role aggressive than she had hoped.
starring in Dear Evan Hansen [email protected];
Philadelphia chapter of J Street and — another contender advocat- The actress and neurosci- 215-832-0737
head of the local J Street Rabbinic and Cantorial Cabinet ing for mental health this year. entist seemed to congratulate [email protected];
215-832-0740
Hershel Richman, member of the board of the Platt — whose parents, Marc
Philadelphia chapter of J Street and supporter of the New Israel Fund and Julie Platt, are active mem-
(The views expressed by the panelists during the program will not necessarily bers of the Jewish Federations
represent the views of the organizations with which they are affiliated.) of North America — was able to
simultaneously cry and sing mul-
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But there is one name that Writing on the Sixers, the Dream “The Philadelphia sports
comes to mind as arguably one of Team, and Beyond, published by world is very connected and it’s
the greatest Philly sportswriters Temple University Press. a very tightknit close group, so
— and he has six Hall of Fame “It was a long, long, long I knew who I wanted and what
inductions to prove it, including project and process,” said Jasner, was very heartwarming to me
the Philadelphia Jewish Sports who belongs to Ohev Shalom in was how quickly everybody just
Hall of Fame. Wallingford, “but slowly it came agreed and said sure,” Jasner
Phil Jasner wrote innumera- together, and getting his work in said. “That shows the kind of
ble articles covering Philly sports print will just keep that legacy respect they had for Phil, how
teams over the decades until going forever.” much love they had for him.”
his passing in 2010 at 68 after a It chronicles some of his For him, completing the book
battle with cancer. He covered father’s writing starting from was a therapeutic experience as
the Sixers for the Philadelphia that Jewish Times article (which well as a physical reminder of
Daily News from 1981 (though was actually not about sports his father that he can pass to his
he started there in 1973 after but rather kids playing outside three daughters.
working in Norristown, Trenton in the summertime) all the way “I wanted them to know
and other places). His illustri- through a March 2001 Daily their grandfather,” he said, not-
ous professional career started News feature on Charles Barkley ing his oldest — now 12 — was
in 1962 with an article in The as he retired. only 4 when Phil passed away
Philadelphia Jewish Times. Jasner chose 60 of his father’s and his youngest wasn’t born
For his son, Andy Jasner, “thousands and thousands and yet to meet him.
growing up with constant visits thousands” of stories, which was At book signings, he’s met
to Veterans Stadium and the Pal- no easy feat. Phil Jasner (right) and Andy at the 1996 people who come up to him

NBA Finals. They were the first father-son

estra and doing his homework “Boy that was hard,” he duo to cover both the NBA Finals and NBA and share new stories about
there while his dad was working laughed. “Really. At the time it All-Star Game together. his father.

was a cool way to grow up. would be 3:30 in the morning Phil Jasner and former Sixer Julius “It really was amazing how
“I spent more time in those in my basement and I’d have many lives he touched, stories
Erving on the cover of Phil Jasner

arenas and stadiums than I did hundreds of articles lined up. “On the Case” Photos provided I still hear from people. People

in my own house,” he laughed. I must have changed my mind phrase, is divided into chapters while they were students at Over- stop me on the street and they
His father’s career inspired 10,000 times, but we finally spanning decades of his work, brook High School and remain- call me Phil and I don’t correct
his own as he got older, and he nailed it down and it came out each with an introduction by ing close throughout their lives them because if that’s how they
also made a name for himself just beautifully.” some of the biggest names in as their careers took them on want to remember [him], that’s
as a sportswriter. His dad never He spent years doing archi- sports who had connections similar paths. great,” he said.
pushed him into it, he noted, but val research and turning to to Phil. Vince Papale opens “The “He resonated with this city
just watching what his dad did other sources — like his grand- Merrill Reese, for instance, Eagles Years,” while Al Miller and was a fabric of the city, and
pulled him in the same direction. mother’s scrapbooks of cut-outs leads off chapter one, “The Early introduces “The Soccer Years,” everybody loved him back and
“To be on Darryl Dawkins’ of his father’s earlier pieces — to Years,” after Andy Jasner’s fore- with articles covering the Phila- it’s showing.”
shoulder dunking the ball and complete the book. word. Reese shares an anecdote delphia Atoms. One of the most
talking to Julius Erving in prac- “On the Case,” so-named about growing up with Phil, play- poignant introductions is late [email protected];
tice — I mean, it’s not a normal for his father’s signature catch- ing football in the yard together in the book by Allen Iverson, 215-832-0740

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Play Ball! It’s Spring Training in Florida’s
Grapefruit League

Action from behind home plate Photos by Jeff Orenstein

T R AVEL Ed Smith Stadium, the spring training home of the Baltimore Orioles (and,
JEFF AND VIRGINIA ORENSTEIN | JE FEATURE before them, the Cincinnati Reds), is a typical Grapefruit League ballpark.

ARE YOU READY for spring? How about Major League Baseball?
If either appeals to you, it’s time to plan a trip to Florida since

the Grapefruit League’s spring training schedule beckons you
with both.

Starting on Feb. 22 and continuing through March 27, the
cries of “play ball” and the crack of the bat will echo across the
15 spring training stadiums in the Sunshine State.

The stadiums are clustered on the state’s east and west coasts,
with a couple on Interstate 4 between the two. With distances
between stadiums ranging from just a few miles across town in
places like Fort Myers, Sarasota and Tampa to a maximum of a
little more than 200 miles across the state, it is relatively easy to
take in several different teams and stadiums.

Good planning now for your trip is required if you don’t want
to be disappointed. These relatively small stadiums sell out fairly
quickly, especially when traditional rivals play each other. Near-
by hotels also fill up often since spring training coincides with
the annual Florida influx of snowbirds and tourists.

Most spring training stadiums are modern and up-to-date,
with a wide range of amenities and concessions appropriate to
the big leagues. Because the ballparks are smaller than regular
season parks, most seats offer a more intimate view of the playing
field than most major league patrons get to enjoy.

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will not be starters in the Palm Beach International • By car, the ball parks are visit: www.tay-sachs.org
majors — at least in the (PBI) are fairly close to some reached via Interstate 75, in the spring training city of
beginning of the 2018 sea- east coast parks. which runs down Florida’s your choice. I
son — most of the regu- • By train, Amtrak serves west coast, and Interstate 95
lars play every day in spring Orlando, Tampa and West on the east coast. Road trav- IF YOU HAVE SEVERAL DAYS: Screening for other
training games, particularly Palm Beach, in fairly close el between the coasts that • More than one game, maybe Jewish Genetic Diseases
as opening day approaches. proximity to several ballparks is convenient to ballparks
via rental car and, in some is via the Florida Turnpike, at more than one stadium. also available.
TIPS cases, public transportation. Interstate 4 or State Routes • A trip to the beach and/or
• Study the schedules of your 70 and 80. This message is sponsored by a friend of
a deep-sea fishing trip or a
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game day. the Atlantic or the Gulf of
• Buy your airline tickets to JEWS HAVE PLAYED an important role in Mexico.
Florida now since flights
often sell out. baseball for most of its history. • A visit to Orlando for tourist
• Don’t forget to reserve a attractions like theme parks
rental car, too. They sell out They have been an integral part of the or and/or a side trip to Cape
at some locations. Canaveral.
• Plan your route in Flori- game as fans, broadcast and print journal-
da and which teams and • Exploration of the many
games you want to see and ists, players, coaches, managers, owners, and entertainment and cultural
make appropriate hotel attractions where you are
and in-state transportation even as commissioner. Jews such as Bud Selig, staying.
arrangements now.
• G ive yourself enough time Sandy Koufax, Al Rosen and Hank Greenberg are Ginny O’s Tips For Dress-
on game days to cope with ing The Simply Smart Travel
typically heavy traffic and prominent figures in major league history. Way For Grapefruit League
long lines at restaurants. Games: I’ve been to games
Many Jews are active in the game today as players EHStock/Thinkstock in the low 30s, mid 80s and
BEFORE YOU GO, everything in between. Be pre-
CHECK OUT: and executives. pared for anything from a cold
• springtrainingconnection. drizzle to blazing sun. Bring
Among the most notable is Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations for the a jacket, sunglasses, suntan
com/index.html lotion and a hat for your favor-
• mlb.mlb.com/springtrain- Chicago Cubs. He was the youngest general manager in Major League Baseball history ite team.

ing/grapefruitleague/ when the Boston Red Sox hired him at age 28. Two years later, they won their first World THIS DESTINATION
• f loridagrapefruitleague. AT A GLANCE:
Series in 86 years. In 2011, he joined the Chicago Cubs, who won their first World Series Mobility Level: Most ballparks
com/ are handicapped-accessible.
• f loridagrapefruitleague. in 108 years in 2016. When to Go: During spring
training season. Be prepared
com/home/freeguide/ Seven of the 30 major league teams have Jewish owners. for crowds everywhere, not just
• m l b s c h e du l e 2 018 . c om / at the ballpark.
The director of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, Where to Stay: Any place
schedules.html convenient to your preferred
• s pr i n g t r a i n i n g .t i c k e t n e t- N.Y., is Jeff Idelson. When he walks the hallowed halls, he sees fellow Jews Greenberg, team’s spring training site.
Special Travel Interests: Base-
work.com Koufax and Selig as inductees. ball, Florida l

GETTING THERE: Allan Huber “Bud” Selig was the ninth commissioner of baseball, serving from 1992 Jeffrey and Virginia Orenstein
• Spring training sites can are travel writers from
to 2015 and is now the commissioner emeritus of baseball. Previously, he was the owner Sarasota, Fla.
be reached by highway, air
or train. of the Milwaukee Brewers.
• Airports offering nearby
access to west coast stadiums For more information on Jews in baseball, consult Jews and Baseball: Volume 1,
include Tampa International
(TPA), St. Petersburg-Clear- Entering the American Mainstream, 1871-1948 by Burton A. Boxerman and Benita W.
water International (PIE),
Sarasota-Bradenton Inter- Boxerman and Jews and Baseball: Volume 2, The Post-Greenberg Years, 1949-2008 by

the same authors.

Another book is American Jews and America’s Game: Voices of a Growing Legacy in

Baseball by Larry Ruttman.

Also of interest is the DVD Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story directed by

Peter Miller and starring Koufax and Ron Howard.

If you are an observant Jew and seek a Jewish environment when you travel to Flor-

ida to follow your favorite team(s) during the Grapefruit League spring training season,

you are in the right place.

Florida has a significant Jewish population, and it largely coincides with the loca-

tion of Grapefruit League teams. There are welcoming places of worship, kosher or

kosher-style foods, and large Jewish communities on either coast of Florida and also

around Orlando.

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Mummer said. “For me, it’s either 120 bands and fancy clubs, the lat- Jay Polakoff dressed in his the beach on New Year’s Eve
percent in or not at all.” ter of which Golden Sunrise mummer costumes in previous and New Year’s Day and not
Continued from Page 1 often wins first prize each year. years. think about the Philadelphia
Polakoff also attends the Mummers Parade,’” Cohen
They march in the comic Mummers Mass each year, a Golden Sunrise is one of the Photos provided said. “I haven’t gotten to that
division with Murray Comic service on the Sunday prior few groups that refurbishes and point. I still love it.”
Club, which has won first place to the parade in which mum- uses the same costumes and barriers by not being a native
in the parade for 19 consecu- mer groups bring articles of floats each year, and still takes South Philadelphian. He grew Unlike Polakoff and Cohen,
tive years. themselves — golden slippers home first place — though to be up in the Northeast, but credits Ryan Green, a tenor saxophone
or parasols — to be “blessed.” fair, they don’t have any other a lack of a Jewish presence in player for Pennsport String
“We’re the guys that take it competition in their category. the parade to the demograph- Band, is relatively new to the
seriously,” he said. “We’re not This year, Polakoff “left ics of South Philly. parade. He got his start three
the crazies.” church and went straight to “It’s like the Thanksgiv- years ago when a member of a
our Chanukah party.” But ing Day Parade,” Cohen said. “Most of the clubs are in local school district orchestra
2018 marks Polakoff’s 20th he twists his own Mummers “They change up a little bit, but South Philadelphia, and the asked him to join the parade
year participating, though the Mass tradition: He goes to they’re the same floats.” Jewish section wasn’t where the as well.
parade itself goes back almost Shabbat services. mummer folks were,” he noted.
120 years. A lot of fundraising goes on At the time, Green played the
“I always joke with them throughout the year to manage But who is in what group clarinet, an instrument not used
“I love the string bands, but each year saying, ‘I was just the costs of running the club, doesn’t matter to Cohen. At the in the string band, so he just
we jokingly say, ‘They’re not at Mummers Mass, and they storage space, utilities, insur- end of the day, they’re all just helped out with props and scen-
the parade. We’re the original blessed my shoes. Will you ance and expenses on New mummers. ery. But he wanted to participate
parade,’” he added of his com- bless my shoes?’ And the rabbi Year’s Day for renting trucks, in the band so much that he
ics performance. says, ‘You know Jay, we don’t buses, food — it’s like a full- “Every year I go, ‘One of learned to play tenor saxophone.
do that,’” he laughed. time job for Cohen. these years I’m going to lay on
Polakoff recalled the origin “We all have a love of
of the day dates to Swedish Jack Cohen is a veteran In addition to their winning music,” Green said. “We have
immigrants who knocked on mummer, too, entering his 41st streak, Cohen said he broke the same interest in entertain-
neighbors’ doors asking for year with Golden Sunrise. ing people. I consider the band
libations while singing a little to be almost like a family.”
ditty. If they found a house that When he was a teenager, he
offered beverages, they’d shoot volunteered at the Mummers Although Green, a member
a firearm into the air to alert Museum, doing everything of Congregation Beth Tikvah
other revelers to come by. from giving tours to working in Marlton, N.J., doesn’t know
in the gift shop to cleaning of other Jewish people involved
To avoid future accidental instruments. in the parade, he said the sense
injuries, the city indoctrinat- of kinship is similar in both
ed the day of oft well-liquored “I had to take two buses and communities.
clowns into an official parade the El to get there,” he laughed.
in 1901 with contests, priz- Eventually, he jumped into the “From my experience, I
es and games — but nobody parade lines himself, which his would say there is a tight-knit
would receive prizes if a fire- daughters, nieces and nephews Jewish community in the area.
arm was shot. do now, too. From my experience in the
Mummers, I would say it’s the
From there, the parade But Cohen, who belongs to same way,” he said. “Everyone
evolved into what it is today, Beth Sholom Congregation, knows each other; everyone
with competitive comic clowns has since traded in his mum- knows each other’s family.” l
accompanied by music, “so it mer costume for a behind-the-
was more than just a bunch scenes role, fundraising and [email protected];
of guys running around with prepping throughout the year. 215-832-0737
umbrellas and screaming.” [email protected];
Mummers compete in dif- 215-832-0729
“We’re more than just a bunch ferent divisions like comics,
of crazy guys running around wenches, fancy brigades, string
when it’s freezing out,” laughed
Polakoff, who belongs to Old
York Road Temple-Beth Am.

Polakoff also marches and
competes as a single comic, for
which he has won first place
twice and placed in the top five
17 times.

He sews his own satirical
and timely costume each year,
builds the props and choreo-
graphs the 60-second danc-
es, for which he admits he
becomes a bit obsessive about.

“If stitches aren’t straight,
I’ll pull them out and restitch
something” at the parade, he

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Left: Women’s March in Philadelphia. Right: Philly is Charlottesville march. Photos by Rachel Kurland

Scary Start Florida and devastated Hous- in September, leaving behind her When the white nationalist year with the Women’s March
ton and Puerto Rico, while the legacy of helping take down the rally took place in Charlottes- to the end of the year with the
Unfortunately, 2017 started o California res are an ongoing Defense of Marriage Act, which ville, Philly stood up to the dozens and dozens of powerful
with multiple bomb threats concern. led to the legalization of same- hatred in response with mul- men facing their reckonings
called in to JCCs across the sex marriage. tiple vigils and rallies, includ- for abusing their power and
country, as well as Jewish day But the Jewish community ing a “Philly is Charlottesville” abusing women.
schools, a Jewish museum and in Philly and across the country Comedy giants Jerry Lewis march that began at Congrega-
the Anti-Defamation League. rallied to support those in need. and Don Rickles had their last tion Rodeph Shalom and ended e #MeToo movement —
Local Jewish agencies came laughs — but leave us with plen- at Arch Street United Method- which started a decade ago
An Israeli-American teen was together to drive much-needed ty of memories. ist Church. I mean, how many originally by one-time Phila-
arrested for the JCC threats and supplies from Philly to the Jew- ADL surveys must be released delphia activist Tarana Burke
now, at the end of the year, another ish Houston community a er We pay our respects, too, before white supremacists get — has inspired women to share
assailant, St. Louis-based former Hurricane Harvey. to actor Martin Landau, best the hint? their stories of sexual harass-
news reporter Juan ompson, known for roles in Mission: ment and misconduct in the
was sentenced to ve years in pris- e Jewish Federations of Impossible and more lms than Politics workplace.
on for his threatening calls. North America and Chabad we can count. Schmolitics
Lubavitch pledged their sup- Jewish women have added
Jewish cemeteries and syn- port, and Kohelet Yeshiva High Riled and Many M.O.T.s won big this their voices to the movement,
agogues also faced vandalism School students made the trek to Rallying election cycle, including Maria from Sarah Silverman speaking
this year: desecrated tombstones Texas to help rebuild homes. McLaughlin as a 2018 Penn- out in response to the allega-
at Mount Carmel Cemetery, For the many controversial sylvania Supreme Court judge, tions against her close friend,
rocks thrown through windows On a lighter note — and a political acts that transpired this Larry Krasner for Philadel- Louis C.K., and her support of
and other vandalism at Temple smokier one — Wynnewood year, there was an even louder phia district attorney, Matthew the women who accused him of
Menorah Keneseth Chai, and an saw its rst annual barbecue fes- community response in support Weintraub for Bucks County misconduct, to our own opin-
assailant who urinated on Con- tival, Hava NaGrilla, with thou- of refugees, DACA, health care district attorney, Court of Com- ion pages with recent op-eds
gregation Beth Solomon. sands in attendance. e event is and the environment. mon Pleas judges Vikki Kris- about modesty and the impor-
sure to become a Jewish-Philly tiansson, Zac Sha er and Mark tance of speaking up.
But there was light at the tradition in the community e year started o with the Cohen, and Rebecca Rhynhart
end of the tunnel. Mount Car- in the years to come, with the Women’s March, which while for Philadelphia controller. More notably, however, it’s
mel Cemetery was restored and ever-adorable Mooshe the mas- headquartered in D.C. also hard to ignore that many of
cleaned up on a large scale and cot in attendance. spawned branches across the Aside from President Trump, the men in question (though
honored by Mayor Jim Kenney, country, including Philadel- headlines have been reeling certainly not all of them,
while locals turned other acts And we turned another year phia. When Trump announced recently over the sexual miscon- and the list is long and still
of gra ti vandalism from swas- older and — hopefully — wiser. his travel ban, restricting trav- duct allegations against state Sen. growing) are Jewish — Har-
tikas to playful chalk windows. el from seven Muslim-major- Daylin Leach. vey Weinstein, Je rey Tam-
e Jewish Exponent celebrat- ity countries, Philadelphians bor, James Levine of the Met,
“If one is serious in dealing ed its 130th birthday in April, It’s unlikely he’ll be tangoing Al Franken, Dustin Ho man,
with issues of hate or anti-Semi- though if you ask us, we don’t ocked to the airport to protest in stringent tweets with Trump and (just generally speaking)
tism, you have to take a multitude look a day over 129. the announcement and stand any time soon. Woody Allen.
of steps,” said Anti-Defamation in solidarity with refugees.
League Deputy National Direc- In Memoriam Ban Men Although this year was kind
tor Ken Jacobson. As cemetery headstones is year also became a loud of rough politically and other-
While not as obnoxiously tragic were toppled, Philadelphians feminist rallying cry for the wise, we’re hoping 2018 brings
Community as 2016, which took with it the rallied in support of the Jewish total equality of men and wom- fewer dumpster res. ●
Vibes loss of many beloved celebrities community. e Jewish Feder- en, from the beginning of the
(Carrie Fisher, David Bowie and ation of Greater Philadelphia [email protected];
It was a shocking year for nat- many, many more), this year, organized the Stand Against 215-832-0737
ural disasters: Hurricanes hit too, saw its own losses. Hate rally to illustrate the com- [email protected];
munity’s strength. 215-832-0740
LGBTQ rights activist and
Philly native Edith Windsor died

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Lifestyles/Culture

Philadelphia-area Native Comes Full Circle
With Rousing Performance in ‘Stomp’

T H E AT E R “We don’t speak, so it’s not Steve Weiss
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF like you can explain, ‘I’m Steve Photo provided
and I like to play drums,’” he
STEVE WEISS FIRST saw a laughed, “so the challenge as
production of Stomp in San a performer is to emote to the
Francisco when he was 10 years audience without being super
old. Ten years later, he saw it obvious.”
again with his grandmother at
the Merriam Theater. Weiss performed the show
in New York before joining the
Now, he is performing in touring cast. For three years
the production on that very before that, he was a part of
stage through Dec. 31. Recycled Percussion in Las
Vegas, created by a group that
“It’s totally coming full cir- gained national attention on
cle for me,” said Weiss, who America’s Got Talent (he joined
grew up in Broomall and later when they were looking
moved to Las Vegas where he for more cast members).
also works as a fitness instruc-
tor. “It’s going to be a really His performing life came
unique moment for me I won’t about a bit by accident.
soon forget, getting to be on
stage that I once was watching He picked up the drums in
that inspired me.” fourth grade when all the stu-
dents had to take up
an instrument, and it

There are eight characters in total and while Performers in Stomp, on stage at the Merriam Theater through Dec. 31.
they do not speak, they still tell a story that Photo by Steve McNicholas
has managed to communicate to audiences
all over the world since it started in 1991 in in Jewish culture,” he said. as mentors once were part of
Brighton, England. This becomes especially is special.

He plays a character called stuck. He played in the important with music. He advised potential show-
Potato Head — though he marching band, jazz “Professional music requires goers to “expect to be surprised
admitted he doesn’t know why. band and orchestra and inspired.”
“I’ve only been in the show through middle and a meticulous attitude; you real-
a couple months, so maybe I high school and was ly need to make your choic- “People hear the name
need to last longer before they a percussionist with the Penn crazy, and now I’m on tour es wisely and be very diligent Stomp or they have some sort
tell me,” he laughed. State Blue Band while a student with a really legendary New with practicing and communi- of preconceived notion of what
It’s a heavily drumming there. He studied marketing York City show,” he said in awe. cating,” he explained. Stomp is,” he said. “They think
character in a show in which and psychology and had been it’s just a lot of noise and a
all of the characters use move- interning with an ad agency, All the while, he’s been With Stomp, communicat- racket and it’s loud — and
ment and everyday objects like but it never turned into a full- guided by the Jewish values ing with the other performers there certainly are those points
trash cans, brooms, even sinks time position. instilled in him growing up. is paramount since they don’t in the show, but it’s very clev-
to create music and communi- But, as it turned out, it was While he wasn’t overly reli- have lines to cue each other. er how it’s been written, how
cate — a necessity as the show the greatest thing that ever gious, he had his Bar Mitzvah Its story is one that appeals to it’s put together. It’s very yin
has no dialogue. happened to him. at Temple Sholom in Broomall, all audiences, he said, as the and yang. Where there are loud
There are eight characters He applied for a job on a and Jewish morals have contin- audience can see themselves in moments are counterbalanced
in total and while they do not cruise ship and within three ued to play a key role in his life. the characters. by soft moments; where there
speak, they still tell a story that weeks, he was coasting on the are intense serious moments
has managed to communicate to Caribbean playing the drums. “Even when it comes down “What’s great about Stomp are played off of really funny
audiences all over the world since “One thing led to another, to something [like] work eth- is it’s all walks of life, people of things that happen.
it started in 1991 in Brighton, and eventually I ended up in ic, I feel like with my Jewish all shapes and sizes and that’s
England. It opened in New York Vegas doing a headline show friends and family members what in a way can appeal to “I’m really lucky and blessed
three years later and hasn’t left. on the Vegas Strip, which is there’s a certain work ethic and the masses,” he said. “It’s all to be given an opportunity to
seriousness, like attention to different ethnicities and colors do this and be a part of a leg-
detail that I find to be common and hairstyles and languages endary show,” he added. “Now
and it’s cool because music is that’s part of my history and
the glue. Music brings it all that truly makes me happy.” l
together.”
[email protected];
For him, getting to be a part 215-832-0740
of a production that friends
and performers he looks up to

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Lifestyles/Culture

Ozgur Coskun/Thinkstock

Spotlight on Cheese: Beyond the Cracker

FOOD Cheddar in Somerset, and has darlings, and I certainly put on ½ pound sharp cheddar Lower the heat and add the
KERI WHITE | JE FOOD COLUMNIST been mimicked the world over. a few pounds happily finishing cheese milk and cheese, stirring until
Cheddar is the second-most the portions they didn’t eat. To smooth. Add the Wondra flour,
EVERYONE LOVES A cheese popular cheese in the Unit- this day, my son will only eat 1 pound penne, rotini, shells sprinkling it in and whisking
plate. ed States (behind mozzarel- the box version; he strenuously or other small pasta shape constantly until the sauce
la); Americans consume 10 refuses “homemade mac and becomes slightly thickened and
Pairing an array of hard to pounds of cheddar cheese per cheese.” He doesn’t know what S alt and pepper and garlic smooth.
soft and mild to stinky cheeses capita each year. he’s missing. powder to taste (approx. ½
with appropriate accompani- teaspoon each) Add the salt, pepper and
ments is a great way to provide The following two recipes If you can’t get your hands ⅓ cup crushed cheddar garlic powder to taste.
an appetizer or pre-dessert showcase cheddar cheese, one on Wondra, you can mix the
course for groups large and down-home and rustic, the flour with a little bit of the crackers Pour the cheese sauce over
small. other, elegant and special. milk before adding it to pre- ⅓ cup grated sharp cheddar the pasta in a pan and mix
vent lumps. thoroughly. Top with addi-
But what about cooking RAPTUROUS MACARONI cheese tional grated cheddar and
with cheese? In this season of AND CHEESE Serves eight crushed crackers. Bake 30
roasts and stews, main dishes You’d be amazed how good Heat your oven to 350 minutes until the top is slight-
that feature cheese provide a this can be when it doesn’t ½ stick butter degrees. Cook the macaroni ly browned and crisp.
welcome alternative. come out of a box — not that 3 tablespoons Wondra flour according to al dente package
I’m knocking the boxes; they directions — usually a min- Note: This can be frozen
Cheddar is a kitchen work- got me through many a picky (specially formulated for ute less than the instructions before baking to use at later
horse. Even at its sharpest, the eater stage with my two little sauces — it doesn’t lump) indicate. Drain thoroughly date. Increase the cooking time
flavor is generally accessible 1 cup milk and pour into a 13-by-9-inch to an hour if frozen, and bake
to timid palates. It originat- ½ pound American cheese pan. covered with foil for the first
ed in the English village of 45 minutes.
While the pasta cooks, melt
the butter on medium heat in a
large saucepan.

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LIFESTYLES/CULTURE

CHEESE SOUFFLÉ 1 cup grated sharp cheddar a massive purge of our house. robynmac/Thinkstock
is dish falls on the extreme Doubtless, the fondue pot was
other end of the cheese spec- cheese a casualty.

trum. Whereas mac and cheese Heat your oven to 350 But all was not lost, for I
is the ultimate in homey com- degrees and butter a round souf- was con dent that a small Le
fort, this dish elevates a few é dish (or 1-quart casserole). Creuset pot would be a rea-
simple ingredients into a light, In a small saucepan, melt sonable substitute — until I
elegant meal. the butter. Stir in the our learned that it, too, had been
For years, I avoided making with a whisk and mix until it pitched in my reactionary
sou é a er a rather scarring is smooth and bubbling. Add sweep. We argued, semi-good
incident. I was a newlywed and milk, salt and pepper, and con- naturedly, and he recommend-
eager to create special dinners tinue to mix. When a smooth, ed that we cancel the dinner. I You can’t very well discuss cheese as a main course
in our new home. One evening, creamy texture is achieved, add assured him that I would work without a nod to grilled cheese sandwiches.
I attempted a cheese sou é. e the cheese and remove it from something out and, in the end,
one hitch in this otherwise sound the heat; stir to blend and set we had a lovely evening. This quintessential lunch food has grown up and,
plan was that my husband, then aside. (Note: If the cheese does while there is nothing wrong with the standard cheese/
a young associate at not fully melt and I used a shallow, round Cui- bread version, I am discovering a whole new world with
a law rm, was blend a er a sinart pan that conducted and the help of Meltkraft. Spending time with their grilled
tapped by a high- few min- held the heat well, and looked cheese experts a orded me the following tips to ensure
er-up to attend to utes, put nice on the table. So, if you a great sandwich every time:
some urgent cli- it back on want fondue but don’t have a • Quality is key; use the best ingredients you can find
ent matter when I a very low traditional pot, fear not. Any
thought he was on heat, stirring heavy-bottomed pot will do. as far as cheese, bread, butter, fillings, etc.
his way home. constantly Bonus if it looks decent. • The fat that coats the bread and prevents burning
is was long and watching
before the days of cell- Kirsten Carbone/Thinkstock carefully.) We went very traditional is essential, but you can use butter, olive oil and/or
phones, texting and email — and In a large mixing bowl, whip with our meal, dipping only mayonnaise for excellent results.
he (understandably) didn’t feel it the egg whites until foamy and bread, and serving a simple • Consider the bread. If you are using fillings that will
was the mot juste to tell the part- sti but not dry, about two green salad and a cucumber tend toward more liquid textures (gooey soft cheese,
ner to wait while he called his wife minutes on high; set aside. vinaigrette alongside. But you relish or pickles, jam, tomatoes, or spinach) be sure
to rearrange dinner. In another mixing bowl, can get creative with your dip- to use a sturdy, thick bread like country white or Tex-
Instead, he immediately whip the egg yolks until they pers, using di erent breads, as toast.
attended to the matter, and are thick and bright yellow. roasted potatoes, steamed Meltkraft has a number of complicated sandwich
arrived home two hours late to Pour the cheese sauce into broccoli or carrots, sliced combos with multiple ingredients and diverse flavor
a souf- op. My beautiful cheese the yolks and mix. Gently fold apples, or, really, anything profiles, but if you want some simple, unique variations,
sou é had risen and fallen, it into the whites. your heart desires. they suggest:
and by the time we ate it was a Pour the entire mixture into • Rye bread with Swiss cheese and mustard
high-maintenance omelet. e the buttered dish and bake for Serves four • Challah with brie, fig jam and caramelized onions
good news was that the partner about 35 minutes until the top • Provolone with cooked broccoli rabe or escarole
was impressed, and my hus- is golden brown and the mid- 1 clove garlic, cut in half • Pepper jack with salsa and chopped fresh cilantro
¾ pound Gruyere cheese, • Mozzarella with garlic and tomato

band has continued to practice dle is set. Serve immediately. grated or cut in small
law successfully in Philly ever cubes
since. e bad news is that CHEESE FONDUE ¾ pound Emmenthal
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Torah Portion

Joseph’s Lesson: You Can Be in CANDLE LIGHTING
Egypt, but Don’t Be of Egypt
December 29 4:26 p.m.
January 5 4:32 p.m.

BY RABBI SHLOMO RISKIN century Italy) explains that in political position, but rath- patriarch hopes that it would is this realization in the after-
this particular instance, court er to emphasize the delicate also be impossible for his chil- math of Jacob’s death that can
PARSHAT VAYECHI etiquette prevented Joseph nature of this particular peti- dren and grandchildren. be seen as the beginning of the
“AND WHEN THE days of from making his request per- tion itself. In other words, it slavery of the Israelites.
mourning for Jacob were over, sonally of Pharaoh because serves as a moment of truth True, they were in Egypt,
Joseph spoke to the house of he was dressed in mourning for Joseph as well as for Jews but they were not of Egypt. In Egypt, Joseph’s kinsmen
Pharaoh saying, ‘If now I have clothes (and was presumably of every generation. Permit me They might contribute to may have everything: Gosh-
found favor in your eyes, speak, in need of a haircut and shave). to explain. Egyptian society and the en Heights and Goshen Green,
I pray you, in the ears of Pha- However, Jewish law dictates economy, but they could never progeny and patrimony. But as
raoh, saying, My father made that whatever one has to do in Joseph has reached the top truly become Egyptians. Jacob long as they are determined to
me swear, and he declared: I order to properly bury one’s of the social ladder in Egypt. understands that his burial in remain Jews — to live as Jews
am dying. In my grave that I dead is permissible. Joseph cer- He speaks Egyptian, dresses Canaan would be the great- and to die as Jews — servi-
have dug for myself in the land tainly could have made himself as an Egyptian, is referred to est test of Joseph’s career, and tude and persecution are never
of Canaan, there shall you bury presentable had his external by an Egyptian name (Tzaf- would define the character far off. They may rejoice in
me’” (Genesis 50:4-5). appearance posed a problem, enat-Pane’ach), and is married of his descendants forever. their preferred Egyptian status,
especially since his request was to a native Egyptian. From Hence, he makes his sons sol- where “they took possession of
Why does the normal- to properly bury his father in slave to prime minister, Joseph emnly swear not to bury him it and were fruitful and mul-
ly f lashy, confident Grand the Land of Israel. has certainly lived out the great in Egypt. tiplied exceedingly,” but they
Vizier of Egypt make such a Egyptian dream. Now, howev- can never pause to enjoy this
meek request to Pharaoh to In contrast, Rabbi David er, he is forced to face the pre- Joseph, too, understands good fortune.
bury his father in his family’s Pardo (18th century Italy, Sara- cariousness and vulnerability that Pharaoh would be
ancestral homeland? Does the jevo and Jerusalem), author of of his position. shocked at the request, a peti- The realization upon Jacob’s
No. 2 figure in the most pow- Maskil l’David, maintains that tion expressing the Hebrews’ death of the transient and
erful nation on Earth, who a careful reading of the verse Ordinarily a person wants rejection of the world’s great- illusory nature of their good
undoubtedly confers with the indicates a change in Joseph’s to be buried in his own home- est superpower. Indeed, it is fortune comes upon them
king on a daily basis, need status. His sudden loss of land, where his body will such a difficult and sensitive inexorably and impercepti-
an appointment to see the access could well be a warn- become part of the earth to matter that Joseph cannot face bly, as in the blink of an eye.
monarch? ing of new palace tremors that which he feels most deep- his patron, Pharaoh, directly Such is the ultimate fate of the
would eventually erupt into ly connected. Indeed, in the with it. Jewish people in every exile.
Why is he forced to traverse the enslavement of his descen- ancient world, the most crit- The roller coaster experience
through the usual hierarchy dants. Joseph seems to have ical right of citizenship was At that moment, Joseph in Egypt, foretelling future
of gatekeepers through whom been demoted. the right of burial. Jacob wise- understands an even deeper exiles, teaches that we have
only junior staff and guests ly understands that Pharaoh truth: Neither he nor his proge- just one true national home,
must pass? For that matter, I would like to suggest expects Joseph to completely ny will ever ultimately identify Israel, where we can fully live
why does the Torah even go another explanation. Perhaps identify with Egypt, to bring with Egypt. If he, his brothers, the ideals of the Torah and
to the trouble of reporting the the obsequious manner in up generations of faithful and his children and grandchildren serve as a model nation for all
process by which Joseph makes which Joseph must arrange committed Egyptians in return were to make the choice to the peoples of the earth.
this apologetic petition? to have his request brought for all that his adopted country live as Jews, with their own
before Pharaoh is not to shed has given to him. But this is concepts of life and death, they Rabbi Shlomo Riskin is the chief
Rabbi Ovadia Seforno (16th light on a change in Joseph’s impossible for Jacob, and the would never be accepted and rabbi of Efrat.
would likely be persecuted. It

Maebori to farm sugar beets. It meant “They were always con- extent of it, so the speech was war hysteria and the failure
a small degree of freedom, as fronted with the fact that they an eye-opening experience, of political leadership led to
Continued from Page 6 well as a wage, and Maebori’s were marginalized and basi- Nussbaum said. the imprisonment of Japanese
father decided to pursue the cally considered the enemy,” Americans during the war.
ond-generation Americans. work, becoming a supervisor Maebori said. “In many ways, there’s Maebori sees parallels between
Their parents immigrated on the sugar beet farm. In parallels with how the Jews the world she was born in and
from Japan around 1900. Caldwell, they lived in cottages Barbara Nussbaum, NCJW were separated out before the the world of today, specifically
and barracks that were built Greater Philadelphia Section extermination in Europe,” with the xenophobia and rac-
Laws that existed at the for migrant laborers during president, said the organiza- she said. “We knew she was ism that persists against Lati-
time — they would persist the Great Depression. But they tion hosted Maebori to create going to explain her story nos and Muslims.
until the 1950s — made it ille- were lucky, Maebori said, as an event that connects to the and the story of others, to
gal for Japanese individuals to most Japanese Americans lived organization’s values. This par- educate people about the “If we aren’t careful, the
become naturalized. in tents. ticular event highlighted the concern that it should not Constitution is just a piece of
NCJW’s concern for the rights happen again. She spoke for paper unless we guard and hon-
Roosevelt’s executive order Her family faced constant of immigrants. over an hour, and there was or what the rights are on that
forced her parents to move first discrimination, such as when dead silence in that room paper,” Maebori said.
to a camp in Tule Lake, Calif. her mother walked into the town Some of the attendees didn’t when she spoke.”
of Caldwell and saw signs read- know about the imprisonment szighelboim@jewishexponent.
Eventually, they were ing “No Japs” on storefronts. of Japanese Americans during A study done three decades com; 215-832-0729
offered the chance to move to a the war, or at least not the full ago found that race prejudice,
labor camp outside of Caldwell

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COMMUNITY NEWS

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
mobilizes financial and volunteer resources to
address the communities’ most critical priorities
locally, in Israel and around the world.

Super Sunday: In February, students Men’s Mission: In March, from left, Ben Weinraub, JFRE Legends and Leaders: In May,
from Drexel Hillel worked the phones to Steve Margulies, Sam Menaged and Mark Goldstein 600 participants gathered to network
raise vital funds for Jewish Federation and learn from local real estate leaders.
programs. joined 14 other men for an up-close look at work Pictured from left are Casey Pollack, Jason
orchestrated by the Jewish Federation in Israel.
Israel360: In July, 27 Jewish Guss, Adam Dembo and Sam Kotler.
leaders ages 25 to 40 from Happy
Philadelphia traveled to Israel as New Year Shore Shabbat: In August,
part of the Israel360 VIP Mission. from the Jewish Federation leaders
gathered at one of many summer
Jewish cocktail parties to discuss Jewish
Federation Federation programs and goals. Pictured:
of Greater Guests mingling on Long Beach Island.
Philadelphia!

2017 was a fantastic year full of
wonderful volunteer opportunities,
celebratory events and meaningful travel
opportunities to Israel. Wishing the
entire Greater Philadelphia community a

very happy start to 2018.

NextGen Rebuild: In September, more than Mitzvah Food Sort: In October, members of the Main Event: In November, more than 1,000 people
100 members of the Jewish Federation’s Jewish Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy group descended on the Kimmel Center to pay tribute
NextGen group partnered with Habitat for
Humanity to improve the homes of eight came together to sort 50,000 pounds of food to the Jewish Federation’s Immediate Past Board
older adults in the Northeast. collected during the Mitzvah Food Project’s High Chairman Bud Newman. Pictured are guests Ilan
Holiday Food Drive. Pictured from left are event
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co-chairs Jill Sloane and Amy Cohen. Danielle Weiss and Mitch Sterling.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 28 Golden Slipper on the Main Line. SUNDAY, DEC. 31
Join our semester of learning at the
Current Events. Golden Slipper, meet new friends Fireworks and Dinner.
The current events discussion group and expand your horizons about Join the Mosaic Outdoor Club of Philadelphia at 5:40 p.m. at the foot of
with Bob Rubin meets at 8:30 a.m. the world. Our new semester starts the Walnut Street Bridge at Front and Walnut streets in Philadelphia to
on Thursdays at Beth Sholom on Jan. 2 and will continue for view the 6 p.m. fireworks, weather permitting. Afterward the group will go
Congregation. 8231 Old York Road, four weeks. This program features out to dinner. Please RSVP to Gale at 215-331-8194.
Elkins Park. courses and classes about the history
of immigration, Jewish theater, the Robert Alpert at noon at BDO USA, in Elkins Park. Rabbi Fredi Cooper Lunch and Learn
FRIDAY, DEC. 29 life of Van Gogh and more. Call 610- LLP. All are welcome. 1801 Market St., will lead the group at noon. All Noontime Torah.
359-8632 to find out more. 17th floor, Philadelphia. are welcome. Congregation Adath Discussion of the parsha of the week.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services. Jeshurun Library, 7763 Old York This session will be led by Rabbi Gary
Join Kabbalat Shabbat services at Introduction to Lunch and Learn Road, Elkins Park. Charlestein at 12:30 p.m. Offices of
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CAROL SHAW EDUCATION PLUS 610-449-7234 or 610-353-8585 LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the
bby Appt..OOnnlyly above Estate have been granted to
1 REAL ESTATE 8 YARD OPEN HOUSE TOWER- ALL NEW Jr 1 BD, 1 Private tutoring, all subjects, the undersigned, who request all
SERVICES MARGATE BA, new kitchen, heat & elemen.-college, SAT/ACT prep. persons having claims or demands
air...REDUCED $1200 against the estate of the decedent
2 RENTALS 9 EDUCATION SATURDAY, DEC 30TH 7 days/week. SITUATION WANTED to make known the same and all
ACTIVITIES 11:00am to 1:00pm Expd. & motivated instructors. persons indebted to the decedent
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4 OUT OF AREA 11 INFORMATION GREAT BEACH! LIGHT & TERRACES- Top floor, sunny Proudly servicing ALL your sist with errands, Broad St., Ste. 1835, Philadelphia,
VACATION 12 AUTOMOTIVE BRIGHT 4 BEDRM, 3.5 BATH 2BD/ 2BA granite ,ww carpets, shopping, appts., read- PA 19109-1029,
SALES/RENTALS HUGE HOME THAT FEATURES new appliances W/D, custom cleaning needs. Family owned and ing, walking, food Or to their Attorney:
13 MERCHANDISE HARDWD FLRS, ELEGANT closets, custom lighting...$1995 operated. Honest, Experienced, prep., socializing and STEPHEN H. FRISHBERG
5 SERVICES MARKETING BATHS, LARGE FAMILY ROOM. Dependable, References available daily activities SCHACHTEL GERSTLEY FRISH-
PROFESSIONAL/ ATTACHED GARAGE, AWE- TERRACES-All new renovated inside/outside of your BERG & KOPLIN
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6 HOUSEHOLD SO MUCH MORE…$799,000 and lighting. All new app., W/D, do paperwork.and also Estate of Clara Peace
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MARGATE ator and parking...$2900 MIRRORED WALLS calls.for you. Support PA. Kathleen Scalio, c/o Paul J.
7 14REPAIRS/ PARTY GUIDE BY JERRY GROSSMAN Services - Refs Call Perpiglia, Esq., Perpiglia & Assocs.,
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THAT IS SO CLOSE TO Fitness area, custom shower 19148, Administratrix.
TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD: EVERYTHING!!!…$55,000 TERRACES- Special, renovated doors and enclosures, etc. Free CARING AND Paul J. Perpiglia, Esq.
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LINE CLASSIFIED: SHORE GETAWAY! PARKING, pliances, W/D hook up, custom 1332 Jackson St.
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215-832-0749 FEES…$119,000 BONDED & ESTATE OF DOLORES TROUT, DE-
classifi[email protected] LOVELY UPDATED 1 BEDROOM TOWER-NEW LISTING 10th BNesOt RraTteHs aEroAuSndT1MpcOtVo IeNntGire LICENSED CEASED.
SEASHORE UNIT WITH GREAT floor, deluxe 1BD/1BA plus Late of the Philadelphia
DISPLAY ADVERTISING: RENTAL HISTORY & LOW den;leg bedroom, large sunny home moved anywhere. Lic. Ins. very affordable LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the
CONDO FEES!!! $159,000 balcony, HW floors, lots of dependable 215-677-4817 215-479-0099 above Estate have been granted to
215-832-0753 closets, overlooking CAPABLE COMPANIONS the undersigned, who request all
THIS 4 BEDRM, 2.5 BATH pool...ONLY $129,900 RILEY & SONS persons having claims or demands
HOME IS IMMACULATE!!! NEW- Home Care for Older Adults against the estate of the decedent
ER KITCHEN SO TASTEFULLY TERRACES-NEW LISTING, First LoMcOaVl &INGLo&ngSTdOisRtaAnGceE. CLOow We Customize care to make known the same and all
DONE!! LAY-OUT IS PERFECT floor, courtyard view, ten. rates. Highest quality work. for each Individual. persons indebted to the decedent
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DEADLINES: IN YARD WITH NEWER PAVER TERRACES-NEW LISTING, sun HOUSEHOLD GOODS WANTED 19103,
LINE CLASSIFIED: 12 p.m. Mondays PATIO. OPEN PORCH & DECK drenched 1 BD/1BA modern Part Time, Full Time or Live-in. Or to her Attorney:
DISPLAY ADVERTISING: 12 p.m. Fridays OFF MASTER. VERY SCENIC granite kitchen, new DONʼT SELL KELLY BARSE
AREA OF PRETTY LAGOON appliances,WW carpets, tenant UNTIL YOU Now you have THE LAW OFFICES OF PETER L.
DR….$659,000 occupied...$139,900 CONTACT US! somewhere to turn. KLENK & ASSOCIATES
TOP OF THE LINE NEW CON- Call Judy Needleman 1701 Walnut St., 6th Fl.
FLORIDA SALE STRUCTION 5 BEDRM, 4.5 TERRACES- 1 BD/1BA modern ENTIRE ESTATES Philadelphia, PA 19103
BATH HOME TO BE BUILT ON open kitchen new wood firs., PURCHASED 610-667-2400 ESTATE OF DONALD LOCKE MULL
THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE new bathroom custom lighting sssss Late of Philadelphia County,
STREET!!! 1.5 SHORT BLKS TO ...$149,900 Pennsylvania
BEACH & BWLK! THIS IS THE Silver • Coins • Gold Letters Testamentary on the above
Welcome to your Palm Beach County, OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A TERRACES- SPECIAL, Sunny 1 Sterling Flatware & CAREGIVER 19 years exp. Highly Estate have been granted to the un-
Florida Real Estate Connection! TOTALLY CUSTOM HOME WITH BD plus den or 2nd BD, 1 BA, recommended. FT/PT Day or Eves, dersigned, who request all persons
THE ABILITY TO MAKE YOUR modern kitchen W/D, across Pieces live in or out. 215-909-3175 having claims or demands against
Boca Raton • Delray Beach • Highland Beach • West Palm Beach OWN SELECTIONS!! CALL FOR from elevator...$189,000 Costume & the Estate of the decedent to make
Singer Island • Palm Beach Gardens • Jupiter • Boynton Beach MORE INFORMATION!! Estate Jewelry known the same, and all persons
$1,330,000 TERRACES-NEW LISTING First Glassware • Trains • Dolls indebted to the decedents to make
CONTACT: IT’S NEVER TO EARLY TO THINK fl.renovated Sunny corner 2 Vintage Clothing/ CNA Care for sick/elderly. 15 yrs payment without delay, to Barbara
ABOUT NEXT SUMMER! CALL BD/2BA, W/D, open modern kit- Handbag exp. Great References!! own K. Gotthelf, Executrix. c/o Allen S.
Sue Fein Holtz/ Realtor US FOR ALL YOUR REAL ES- chen, custom lighting and cab- Entire cleanout & car.Hourly or live-in 215-620-1877 KellerKellerman, Esquire 255 S.
Mizner Grande Realty LLC TATE NEEDS!!! inets, tenant removal service 17th Street, Suite 2609, Phil-
occupied....$200,000 provided. adelphia, PA 19103.
(formerly from Philadelphia, Blue Bell, PA VISIT US AT 30 years experience. CAREGIVER Seeks Or to her attorney;
and Moorestown, NJ) SHAWSHORETEAM.COM sssss pos Hrly, 20 yrs exp. Allen S. Kellerman, Esquire
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LET MY ENERGY WORK FOR YOU! hardwood floors all new W/D, CALL KEVIN “D” Alzheimers. Cert. Philadelphia, PA 19103
ALL QUESTIONS RESEARCHED! CDeIRllE#CT6:0690-94-43827--17922806 stainless refrig, dishwasher and 267-934-3002 Mon-Friday
KELLI SHAW-HENDRICKS microwave...REDUCED 267-298-0211 ESTATE NOTICES
CONCIERGE SERVICES! $209,900 HOUSEHOLD GOODS WANTED ESTATE OF DORIS R. KETTINGER
609-432-4388 DECEASED
Specializing in Country Club Communities, Waterfront Homes/Condos, JENNIFER HAFNER SHAW TERRACES-Sundrenched 2BD, DOWNSIZING LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION on
Active Adult Communities, Single Family Homes, Luxury Seasonal Rentals 2BA open, modern kitchen with OR CLEANING OUT? the above Estate have been gran-
609-204-0385 granite countertop, new appli- ted to the undersigned, who re-
Call, text or email me anytime! ances, W/D, lots of closets... 1 man's trash/another man's quest all persons having claims or
800-333-7045x120 REDUCED $210,000 treasure demands against the estate of the
[email protected] • 561.445.0198 SEASHORE RENT decedent to make known the same,
MARGATE BEACH HOUSE TERRACES- Expanded 2 BD/ Call Joel 215-947-2817 LEGAL NOTICES and all persons indebted to the de-
TOWNHOUSE Across from Beach! 2BA with dressing room and ex- NOTICE OF RENEWAL APPLICA- cedent to make payment without
3BD., 3 BA. Rooftop deck w/sky- tra closets sunny tiled balcony, CASH IN YOUR CLOSET INC. TION for a Pawnbroker License. delay to Gregory Kettinger Admin-
line and ocean views. 2 car garg. special corner location near el- Licensed and Bonded Notice is given that Morrisville istrator CTA; Attorney Debra G.
plus addl. off street prkg. Steps evator... REDUCED $229,900 Loan & Pawnshop LLC did on Speyer, Two Bala Plaza Suite 300
from Longport and close to ESTATE SALES 12/1/2017, submit to the Common- Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
everything. Will Split season or ESTATES-SPECIAL 2BD/2BA wealth of Pennsylvania, Dept. of ESTATE OF EDWARD A. RUDZIN-
monthly available. Seasonal granite kitchen, W/D, Living CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE Banking & Securities, an applica- SKI, DECEASED.
$26,000. Call/text 609-313-4013 room with fireplace, parking at Roosevelt Memorial Park tion for renewal licensure of a Late of Philadelphia
your door...REDUCED $239,900 2 plots in desirable sec. pawnbroker office at this location, LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the
VENTNOR AND Sec B12-67. Being sold as which is as follows: 411 W. above Estate have been granted to
To Place a MARGATE'S BEST ESTATES- NEW LISTING, Top a pair. Email $4,000 or Trenton Ave., Morrisville PA 19067, the undersigned, who request all
'18 SUMMER RENTALS flr., 2 BD, 2BA, expanded kit- Best Offer to Bucks County. All interested per- persons having claims or demands
YOUR chen w/ extra window and work [email protected] sons may file written comments in against the estate of the decedent
AD 609-703-4199 station. W/D, fireplace, open kit- favor of or in opposition to the ap- to make known the same and all
chen,granite Roosevelt Memorial Park B18- plication for renewal with the persons indebted to the decedent
HERE countertops...$264,000 191- Lots 1 & 2. Includes Prop- Pawnbroker Hearing Officer at: PA to make payment without delay to
erty, Openings, Liners, Bronze Dept of Banking & Securities, Non- JANICE LEE RUDZINSKI, EXEC-
Classified Ad ESTATES- NEW LISTING De- Markers. Current cost quoted at Depository Licensing Div, 17 N. UTRIX, c/o Mark J. Davis, Esq., 644
signer 2 bd 2 ba second flr., lrg $8936 each. Selling both for 2nd St, Ste 1300, Harrisburg PA Germantown Pike, Ste. 2-C, Lafay-
CALL: open gourmet kit. with new $7500 or BO Contact 17101. All comments to be con- ette Hill, PA 19444,
granite W/D, custom lighting, [email protected] sidered must be received by the Or to her Attorney:
NICOLE MCNALLY 215.832.0750 new heating/air, sun MOVE Department within thirty (30) days MARK J. DAVIS
or JILL RAFF 215.832.0749 RIGHT IN! ...$269,900 from the date of this newspaper THE LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S.
publication. CONNOR
26 DECEMBER 28, 2017 OTHERS AVAILABLE 644 Germantown Pike, Ste. 2-C
SALE/RENT ESTATE NOTICES Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Cohen Living Trust, dated April 15,
610-667-9999 1992, as thereafter amended TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD
(“Trust”) CALL 215.832.0749
Realtor® Emeritus. Ralph D. Cohen, late of Abington
5 Star winner, Township, Montgomery County, PA
All persons having claims or de-
Philly Mag 2016, 2017 mands against said decedent or the
oakhillcondominiums Trust are requested to make known
the same and all persons indebted
.com to the decedent to make payment
without delay to Beth E. Cohen,
Trustee, 2401 Pennsylvania Aven-
ue, Apt. 12A10, Philadelphia, PA
19130 or to their attorney, Joel P.
Perilstein, 721 Dresher Road, Ste
1100, Horsham, PA 19044.

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ESTATE OF ESMERALDA M. SMITH ESTATE OF JEANETTE N. SIGALL Estate of Leo James Hayes, De- ESTATE OF MICHAEL J. MIGNONE, Estate of YONG QUAN ZHENG, De- DISSOLUTION NOTICE ENTERTAINMENT
a/k/a ESMERALDA SMITH, DE- a/k/a JEANETTE SIGALL, DE- ceased JR. a/k/a MICHAEL J. MIGNONE, ceased Notice is hereby given to all credit-
CEASED. CEASED. Letters of Administration on the DECEASED. Late of Philadelphia County ors and claimants of PJD Industri- The Alan Wolf Ensemble
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LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the ham, Montgomery County, PA to the undersigned, all persons in- LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the On the above estate have been the shareholders have approved a
above Estate have been granted to LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the debted to the estate are requested above Estate have been granted to granted to the undersigned, who proposal that the corporation dis- Now available for your
the undersigned, who request all above Estate have been granted to to make payment, and those hav- the undersigned, who request all bequest all persons having claims solve voluntarily and that the board Dinner Parties, Anniversaries,
persons having claims or demands the undersigned, who request all ing claims to present same without persons having claims or demands or demands against the estate of of directors is now engaged in and Birthdays. The Standards
against the estate of the decedent persons having claims or demands delay, to Teress Hayes, Adminis- against the estate of the decedent the decedent to make known the winding up and settling the affairs
to make known the same and all against the estate of the decedent tratrix c/o Albert G. Weiss, Esquire, to make known the same and all same, and all persons indebted to of the corporation under the provi- you love to hear!
persons indebted to the decedent to make known the same and all Binder & Weiss, P.C. 1880 JFK persons indebted to the decedent the decedent to make payment sions of Section 1975 of the Call for rates and reservations
to make payment without delay to persons indebted to the decedent Blvd Suite 1401, Philadelphia, PA to make payment without delay to without delay, to Yan Hong Zheng, Pennsylvania Business Corpora-
VIRGINIA C. SMITH, EXECUTRIX, to make payment without delay to 19103 MICHAEL R. MIGNONE, EXECUT- Executor, or to their attorney: tion Law of 1988. Alan Wolf 215-920-0929
c/o Megan McCrea, Esq., 7169 Ger- EDWARD R. SIGALL and ROBIN or to her attorney; OR, c/o Harvey Abramson, Esq., 86 Jon Taylor, Esquire, PC STATEWIDE ADS
mantown Ave., 2nd Fl., Philadelphia, SIGALL, EXECUTORS, c/o Mark S. Albert G. Weiss, Esquire Buck Rd., Holland, PA 18966, 1617 JFK Blvd. DISSOLUTION NOTICE
PA 19119, Blaskey, Esq., 3000 Two Logan Binder & Weiss, P.C. Or to his Attorney: Suite 1838 Notice is hereby given to all credit- Help Wanted Sales:
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MEGAN MCCREA adelphia, PA 19103-2799, Suite 1401 LAW OFFICES OF HARVEY AB- ing, Inc. a business corporation, age Life Insurance Wants Insur-
ROSS & McCREA LLP Or to their Attorney: Philadelphia, PA 19103 RAMSON, P.C. STATE OF WILLIE ALBERT WILLI- that the shareholders have ap- ance Agents *Leads, No Cold Calls
7169 Germantown Ave., 2nd Fl. MARK S. BLASKEY 86 Buck Rd. AMS a/k/a WILLIE A. WILLIAMS, proved a proposal that the corpora- *Commissions Paid Daily *Agency
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above Estate have been granted to ted to the undersigned, who re- against the estate of the decedent against the estate of the decedent 922 Bustleton Pike Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
the undersigned, who request all quest all persons having claims or to make known the same, and all to make known the same and all 1st Floor under the provisions of the Busi-
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Carol Baron (nee Blumberg), December 13, Betty Louise Friedman (nee) Levitt of Bala Vera Glick (nee Schwartz), on Dec. 19, 2017, Ida R. Newmark (nee Kopet), December 19, Meyer "Mike" Wagner, on December 13,
2017 of Yardley, Pa. Wife of the late Barry. Cynwyd, as well as of Wellington, Florida, 63 year resident of Levittown, PA . Beloved 2017. Mother of Rhonda (the late Frederick) 2017. Husband of Lenora (nee Feldman) and
Mother of Gary (Angelica) Scherlis. Step- passed away on Saturday, December 16, wife of the late Louis Glick. Loving mother of White. Sister of Sondra Kopet. Grandmother the late Diana (nee Greenbaum). Father of
mother of David Baron, Martin (Darlene) Bar- 2017 in San Diego, CA, where she had re- Ilene Glick Blatman (Arthur) and the late Mar- of Seth Abraham. She was a retired book- Marc Wagner, Carol Saltzman, Edward
on and James (Brenda) Baron. Sister of Dr. cently moved. She was born to the late Lili- cia Glick-Markham; sister of the late Paul keeper. Contributions in her memory may be (Lynda) Feldman and Susan (Larry) Keller.
Stephen (Partricia) Blumberg. Also survived an and Jules Levitt on November 27, 1928. Schwartz and devoted grandmother of Mar- made to the American Cancer Society , 1626 Grandfather of 8 and great -grandfather of 7.
by two step-grandchildren. Contributions in She is also predeceased by her husband Mar- cia Blatman. Contributions in her memory Locust St., Phila., PA 19103. He was a retired engineer and resided in Phil-
her memory may be made to Jewish Federa- vin, her oldest brother Leonard, and his wife may be to any charity of the donor’s choice. adelphia. Contributions in his memory may
tion of Philadelphia or a charity of the donors Barbara. Betty graduated from Penn State GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S be made to American Cancer Society , 1626
choice. University with a degree in sociology. Later JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS RAPHAEL-SACKS Locust St., Phila., Pa., 19103.
she became a reading specialist in a pro-
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS gram that placed Philadelphia School District JACOBS RAINES GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
teachers in parochial schools. Betty’s very RAPHAEL-SACKS
COHEN favorite activities revolved around friends and Betty Jacobs (nee Simons), age 98, died on Beatrice S. Raines, age 93, filled with light,
family. She enjoyed bridge, reading novels, December 8, 2017. She resided in Dresher, departed on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. WASSERMAN
Evelyn Cohen (nee Berkowitz). December 18, and gardening. Betty was gifted in flower ar- Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of 65 years to the Born Beatrice Sirulnik to Harris and Sarah
2017 of Warminster, Pa. Cherished wife of ranging, had a true flair for design, and was a late Henry Jacobs, who she greatly missed; Sirulnik; Bebe was blessed by devoted broth- Robert J. Wasserman, Dec. 16, 2017, of
Jack. Beloved mother of Robin (Randy) tireless shopper. She was extraordinarily loving mother of Eric (Carla) Jacobs; and de- ers Frank (Francis) and Reuben (Lucille) and Broomall, PA; beloved husband of Diane (nee
Ayoob, Louis (Barbara) Cohen, Susan Waller proud of her grandchildren. Betty is survived voted grandmother of Zachary and Allison. by their incredible children, her nieces and Feinstein-Kamis) Wasserman and the late
and Amy Poppel. Devoted sister of Ted by her children Diane Levy and Richard and Her quiet grace, warm smile and caring nephews Mark, Eric, Jane, Dee, Deborah, and Sandra (nee Kurtzman) Wasserman; loving
Berkowitz. Also survived by six grandchil- Mary Friedman as well as her grandchildren nature brought joy to everyone who met her. Susan. She and the love of her life, Dr. Her- father of Adam (Diane) Wasserman and Dav-
dren and two great-grandchildren. Services Andrew Levy, Josiah and Andrea Friedman, Contributions in her memory may be made to man R. Raines, met at 15, became high id (Rhonda) Wasserman; cherished grand-
and interment were held Wednesday Decem- Sam Friedman, Jesse Friedman, her brother Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun, 1001 Paper Mill school sweethearts, and went on to enjoy 67 father of Wesley, Seth and Hannah; dear
ber 20, 2017 at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Alan Levitt, his wife Elsa, and her cousin Road, Erdenheim, PA 19038 or to a charity of years of marriage blessings and sons Jonath- brother of Marlene Forman. Contributions in
The family requests that contributions in her Rhoda Marcus. Funeral services were held the donor's choice. an, Andrew (Robert) and grandson Zachary. his memory may be made to a charity of the
memory be made to the Jewish Federation of December 22 at Joseph Levine & Sons Me- Bebe was the last of her generation and is donor's choice.
Philadelphia. morial Chapel. Contributions in her memory GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S survived by children, grandchildren, nieces,
can be made to Direct Relief, www.directre- RAPHAEL-SACKS nephews, and friends who will keep her lov- JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS lief.org or Court Appointed Special Advoc- ing memory and spirit alive. Contributions in
ates, www.casaphiladelphia.org KLAPHOLZ her memory may be made to the Tower Can- WEINER
A Community cer Foundation, 8767 Wilshire Blvd., Suite
Remembers JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS Caryn April Klapholz (nee Josephart), age 68, 401, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Jean Weiner (nee Kazinetz) on December 19,
died on December 15, 2017. She was an Ad- 2017, at the age of 92. Wife of the late Bern-
Monthly archives of ministrative Assistant who resided in Ocean GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S ard; mother of the late Judith Weiner; sister
Jewish Exponent Death Notices Pines, Maryland. Wife of Arie Klapholz; RAPHAEL-SACKS of Loretta Nalitt.
mother of Benjamin Klapholz and Alisha (Dr.
are available online. Joshua Furman) Klapholz; sister of Judi ROVNER GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
(Robert) Sims and David Josephart; and RAPHAEL-SACKS
www.JewishExponent.com grandmother of Tovah and Liora. Contribu- Kenneth Rovner, December 20, 2017, of Phil- WEXLER
tions in her memory may be made to the Na- adelphia; beloved husband of Marlene (nee
  tional Kidney Foundation, 1500 Walnut St., Cooperstein) Rovner; devoted father of Lisa Miriam Wexler (nee Wolfberg) December 19,
Ste. 301, Phila., PA 19102 or to Temple Bat (Richard Burak) Rovner, Ilene (Carl Woodin) 2017. Beloved wife of the late David; Loving
We Buy Houses in “As-Is” condition. Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, MD Rovner and Joleen (Bill Zitelli) Rovner; cher- mother of Lawrence (Wendy), Elliot (Susan),
No inspections or repairs are ever required. 21811. ished grandfather of Blair, Alex, Zach, Jonah, and Scott; Devoted grandmother of Jade, Ry-
Jesse and Justin; devoted brother of Frieda an, Joshua, Jessica, Jake and Dylon. Ador-
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S Rosen, Herman (Cynthia) Rovner, Daniel ing great-grandmother of Jillian and Ben-
RAPHAEL-SACKS (Marsha) Rovner and the late Joseph Rovner. jamin. She was a Hebrew school teacher at
Services were held December 21 at Joseph West Oak Lane Jewish Community Center
NATHANS Levine & Sons Memorial Chapel, Trevose, PA and a tour guide at Beth Sholom Cong. Con-
Interment at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Con- tributions in her memory may be made to
Leanore Nathans (nee Hoffman) December tributions in his memory may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Phila. Oncology, 3401
20, 2017, of Phila.; beloved wife of the late Lewy Body Dementia Association lbda.org Civic Center Blvd., Phila. PA 19104.
Norman Nathans; loving mother of Joan
(Neil) Raffel, Sindy (Frank) Carpency and JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
Robert (Joanne) Nathans; cherished grand- RAPHAEL-SACKS
mother and great-grandmother of 7 grand- TOLTZIS
children and 11 great grandchildren. Relat- WOLMAN
ives and friends were invited to a Graveside Barry Stephen Toltzis, November 27, 2017, of
Service, Friday, 11:00 AM, Mt. Jacob Downingtown, PA. Brother of Joy Makon. Edith Wolman, December 21, 2017. The
Cemetery, 141 Bartram Ave, Glenolden, Pa. Son of the late Helen and Sidney Toltzis. former Edith Snyder, wife of the late Leroy;
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her Graveside services were held at Mt. Sharon mother of Nathan (Lynn Strauss); grand-
memory may be made to The Leukemia & Cemetery in Springfield, PA. Contributions in mother of Laura, Matthew and Klye. Contri-
Lymphoma Society(www.lls.org). his memory may be made to a charity of the butions in her memory may be made to
donor's choice. Rabbi's Fund, Congregation Ohev Shalom, 2
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS Chester Road , Wallingford, PA 19086
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NEWSMAKERS More than 350 people attended the Craft and Gift Show at Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El on Dec. 3.
The show featured a record 65 vendors for the holiday season.
Holocaust survivor Michael Herskovitz spoke to eighth-grade
students at Friends’ Central School. The students had been
studying Elie Wiesel’s Night, and Keino Terrell, the middle
school assistant principal and language arts teacher, wanted to
arrange a speaker in connection with the book. Herskovitz has
written two books about his survival during the Holocaust, Early
One Saturday Morning and Our Cherry Tree Still Stands.

Michael Herskovitz speaks to Friends’ Central eighth-graders.

From left: Jamie Jessar, Bonnie Benson, Lori Cooper From left: Joanie Bergen, Robin Oriel, Holly
and Jane Rosen Amsterdam and Jane Shultz

Keneseth Israel held its annual Chanukah dinner benefit for Fed-
eration Housing residents. More than 30 volunteers, including
Keneseth Israel Confirmation Academy students, helped prepare
the food, set up and serve more than 170 seniors.

The RSVP Philadelphia Garden Fresh Volunteer Cooking Group baked cookies for homebound
seniors at KleinLife. The event was part of the 10th annual Subaru of America Share the Love
program in conjunction with Meals on Wheels America.

From left: Jake Barenbaum,
Samantha Barenbaum and
Allison Barenbaum

From left: Seth Shulman, From left: RSVP Philadelphia Director John Eskate and volunteers Phyllis Schultz, Barbara Ditnes, Ellen Schultz
Jason Kessler, Ginger Lane and and Lynore Eisman
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Community

The Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) presented its 2017 Civic Achievement Award to Henry Nicholas, president of
Philadelphia Hospital & Health Care Employees District 1199C, on Dec. 14 at The Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square. A lifelong activist, Nicholas stood alongside
Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights movement leaders in the 1960s.

From left: Co-chair Patrick Eiding, American Federation of Labor and Congress of From left: AJC Philadelphia President Morris Gocial, co-chair W. Wilson Goode, Sr.,
Industrial Organizations Philadelphia Council president; Co-chair Cheryl Feldman, District Henry Nicholas, Gov. Tom Wolf, Velma Goode, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and AJC
1199C Training and Upgrading Fund executive director; Henry Nicholas; AJC Philadelphia Regional Director Marcia Bronstein
Region President Morris Gocial; and AJC Philadelphia Region Chair Fred Strober

The Mid-Atlantic Region of Amer-
ican Associates, Ben-Gurion
University awarded Jane and Lee
Bender of the Philadelphia chap-
ter, as well as Robin Karol-Eng of
the Delaware chapter, for service
to Israel and their communities at
its annual tribute gala. The Nov. 12
gala also featured the presentation
of the Albert & Harriet Soffa Life-
time Achievement Award to Gerald
B. Shreiber, president and CEO of
J&J Snack Foods Corp. in Penn-
sauken, N.J.

From left: Delaware Chapter Chair Bary Kayne and Robin From left: Philadelphia Chapter Chairs Michele Levin and Robert
Karol-Eng of Wilmington Levin, Jane Bender and Lee Bender of Ardmore

Blank Rome LLP Partner The Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce has con-
Adam E. Laver led the con- firmed its new executive committee. Neil Cooper, executive
tinuing legal education panel, partner at Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC, was named
“Fundamentals of Real Estate president of the committee, where he will be supported by
Tax Assessment Appeals and J. Todd Abrams, senior director of new ventures and busi-
Minimization Strategies in ness development at Temple University; Scott I. Feldman,
Philadelphia,” at the Pennsyl- global head of SAP Leonardo Customer Community at
vania Bar Institute’s 21st annual SAP; Matthew Fingerman, wealth manager at Bank of New
Real Estate Institute on Dec. 7. York Mellon Wealth Management; E. Carolyn Hochstadter
Dicker, attorney at law at Carolyn Hochstadter Dicker,
LLC; and Fred Kaplan, director of Mazars USA LLP.

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