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toward science and “CODE RED,” 16-YEAR-OLD Jared Dovid Weintraub interviews Shlomo Vegh. Photo by Selah Maya Zighelboim
technology center. Block texted his mother, Gayle, on Feb. 14
at 2:25 p.m. Torah Academy Students
Page 4 Interview Survivors,
“Drill?” she wrote back. Create Documentary
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notifications: “Active shooter at Douglas.” SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF The five groups of eighth-graders
Follow the Yellow Gayle Block was one of the first parents at the Morris and Rose Caskey Torah
Brick Road to appear on the scene before it was barri- ON MONDAY MORNING in a quiet Academy of Greater Philadelphia were
Synagogue presents caded by yellow tape and SWAT teams at Wynnewood classroom, four eighth- participating in Names, Not Numbers,
The Wizard of Oz. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School grade boys dressed in their Shabbat a program in the United States, Can-
in Parkland, Fla. finest became filmmakers, operating ada and Israel that gives students the
Page 5 Jared Block initially heard a noise that camera equipment and interviewing a opportunity to learn interviewing, vid-
sounded like a hollow trash can ricochet- Holocaust survivor as part of a project eography and editing skills in the con-
LOCAL ing off of something. He hid in a large stor- that has gained popularity among Jewish text of making documentaries about
age closet for 90 minutes with about 60 of day schools. Holocaust survivors.
Mikvah Makes a his drama club peers — in a building adja-
Northeast Splash cent to the one in which 17 people died.
Congregation Beth At first, they thought it was an active
Solomon dedicates shooter drill, since the school said one
new facility. would take place at random.
Then 2:40 passed — the end of the
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Schwarzman Gives $25M to Abington Sr. High
LOCAL out to tell me that they sim- guidance and administrative
ply haven’t considered giving areas, and updated tweaks to the
to their public schools because 1956-era classrooms.
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF
they didn’t know it could be Phased renovations begin
STEPHEN SCHWARZMAN IS done, and have never been this fall.
investing in the future — and asked,” Schwarzman wrote to “You don’t just build a build-
that begins at Abington Senior the Jewish Exponent. “I hope ing — you build a building with
High School. my gift can help new vision and new direction
Schwarzman, change this.” and, of course, for the future for
chairman, CEO The four-year Abington students,” Sichel said.
and co-founder renovation includes a Schwarzman said his expe-
of Blackstone, the state-of-the-art facil- rience at Abington
world’s largest pri- ity for ninth-graders. provided a founda-
vate equity firm, Abington is a 10-12 tion that allowed him
announced a land- senior high school, to attend Yale Uni-
mark gift of $25 but will add on ninth versity and Harvard
million to Abing- grade — an addition- Business School and A rendering of the Science and Technology Center
ton School District, al 600 students — work his way up to Photos provided by Abington School District
which will fund a Stephen Schwarzman over the course of the where he is now. He prepare the 50-plus was instituted this year in seventh
new science and renovations, meeting hopes his gift inspires million American grade, requiring all students to
technology center at the high the needs of “tomorrow’s students other public schools students who attend learn coding.
school and renovations to the and what they’ll need to be career to set up the infra- them.” “That was extremely import-
original 1956-era building. and college ready,” Sichel said. structure to receive Abington School With the upgrades, ant to Mr. Schwarzman that kids
Schwarzman was raised in (The elementary school would gifts like this one. District Superintendent Schwarzman hopes become very computer literate
Huntingdon Valley and graduat- then become a K-5 school, and the His past contribu- Amy Sichel the technological and be able to use computers
ed from Abington Senior High middle school 6-8.) tions include a $40 million gift to skills — regardless of the field for problem-solving, analysis, et
School in 1965, where he played on The current building on cam- the Inner-City Scholarship Fund; students ultimately pursue — cetera, in a much different way
the varsity winter and spring track pus dates to 1956. It’s had substan- a $550 million international will better prepare them for the than what’s being done now so
team and varsity soccer team. tial renovations over the last 60 scholarship program at Tsinghua future and “help lift entire com- they really have top-notch digital
In 2004, he donated $400,000 years, including a new classroom University in Beijing; a $150 mil- munities.” skills,” she added.
to the high school for a new foot- wing added in the late ’90s, a lion gift to Yale for a new student “My goal was that these chang- The counseling program will
ball stadium. renovated library, cafeterias, an center and performing arts hub; es ensure that every student who get a makeover, too, shepherding
Abington School District auditorium and a gym, but never and a $100 million donation to attends Abington High School not only degree attainment but
Superintendent Amy Sichel, who a complete renovation from the the New York Public Library. has the skills needed to succeed in career and college counseling.
has known Schwarzman for more original structure. Schwarzman is also the for- the workforce,” he wrote. “From our research, this is
than a decade, approached him The planned major expan- mer chairman of Trump’s Strate- Schwarzman’s contribution the largest single gift to a single
about the gift last year. sion is the two-story science and gic and Policy Forum. will also benefit the develop- [public] school,” Sichel said. “It’s
Sichel and Schwarzman technology center. With it comes “We need a paradigm shift ment of pathways, which allows a game-changer. It gives us the
announced the bequest at the general classrooms, art rooms in how we think about private students to follow courses like ability to not only rebuild Abing-
National Conference on Educa- and more specific science rooms support for public schools,” he that of a college major but with ton High School, but to add this
tion of the School Superinten- that are built on a collegiate added. “There is a strong tradi- more personalized flexibility to space, to renovate almost the
dents Association a couple weeks scale, includings labs and room tion in America of giving to pri- dabble in different tracks. Sichel entire building and to make sure
ago, hoping to encourage others for teacher- and student-driven vate schools, parochial schools, said it grants more hands-on that it is state of the art.” l
to contribute to their respective discussions. The expansion will colleges and universities, but practical experience.
school systems. also sprinkle in smaller additions: not to public schools, which Computer literacy is a key [email protected];
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‘Soup For You!’ at Beth Am Fundraiser
The Souper Bowl Soup Cookoff LOCAL way around soup after Old the voice of the Eagles, Merrill uling, including us, who were
event saw more than 300 attendees MARISSA STERN AND RACHEL KURLAND York Road Temple-Beth Am’s Reese (who was introduced by invited as “celebrity” judges,
sample more than a dozen soups. | JE STAFF Souper Bowl Soup Cookoff his good friend and Beth Am alongside Philadelphia Inquirer
Photo by Mark Kogan event Feb. 26. congregant Larry Kane). food writer Michael Klein.
ONE SOUP, TWO soup, pale
soup, green soup — it’s safe The fundraiser full of soups, Although originally sched- We were humbled to taste
to say we really know our sides and hoagies garnered more uled to take place on Super more than a dozen soups —
than 300 people, all dressed in Bowl Sunday, it’s clear many
Eagles garb ahead of a talk by fans had no problem resched- See Soup, Page 23
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Off to See The Wizard
at Tiferet Bet Israel
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FOR THE FIRST time in the Rebecca Begnaud, Leah Stein and Alondra Santos-Castillo as the F25mSFmS25oa10oa01amr05amrFS2m550rt-rtoak10sO-6WkasOmr.605oW9rst.of5FS2m-9ksnffsaOa63Woa01nif.aao3masc9sf-imrW50nmsfcaah5re-3tWi-hk5mssecsO-i06WWehn5sCoe.oi09se0sfanCoi0geennfaanCo03ali0genatnm@stcgen-0Wlo0hth5ent@tnt@oosnhehi0stetnCoMnenas,er0saMgenMa,rPm0a,rlDatPmn@tDAaPomhAnDartsnrsAneisoa1inoaMrv1sva,rgin9gne9oae1PmvDaeew0w0,,gAn9enmrm3Ss3Semw0,imoau14vu4em3Segin9gemntiguen.4tw0e,tec.emti3Scgo1Gmntou4m.1Ge0ertcigmo30ntro1G.euo3tcm0poru1Go3m0pruo3pup
synagogue’s 29-year history,
Tiferet Bet Israel (TBI) in Blue Fighting Trees Photo provided
Bell will unite families, syna-
gogue members and others to a community theater budget “There’s an element of
follow the yellow brick road … I was saying, ‘Why are we community that’s put out
through its production of The doing this at a synagogue? through this whole piece,”
Wizard of Oz. Why do this show?’” Heller he said. “Whether that’s the
said. “It struck me about it that Munchkins, whether that’s From Our Family To Yours
A cast and crew comprised of it’s based on a story. That it’s the Ozians, whether it’s the
both members and non-mem- really about storytelling, and Winkies, whether it’s the Mon- ○○
bers will put on four perfor- how we can do that collectively, keys, there’s this whole sort of ○○
mances of the musical from and thinking a little about the communal vibe to it. It kept
March 8 to 11 at the synagogue. Jewish tradition of vaudeville reminding me of Fiddler on
and Jewish theater.” the Roof.”
Michael Wasserman, the
producer, comes from a the- Inspired by the show’s loca- Several families make
ater background, while Lou tion, he incorporated Jewish up members of the cast and
Fromm, the assistant director, elements. That includes inspi- crew, such as an entire nucle-
comes from a film background. ration from Jewish actors such ar family and three genera-
Fromm said the two always as the Marx Brothers, Rodney tions of another.
wanted to put on a produc- Dangerfield and Mel Brooks,
tion at TBI together, and the projection work and cos- Fromm, for example,
synagogue’s executive director tumes influenced by Jewish is working alongside his
supported the idea. artists, and a klezmer band that daughter, Jamie, in the cast.
plays accompanying music. She is a senior at Abington
Though the cast has been in Friends School and plays
rehearsals since December, the Heller said The Wizard of Dorothy. For them, The
behind-the-scenes work began Oz has themes that resonate
months before, said Rob Heller, with Jewish values. See Wizard, Page 16
the show’s director.
Heller said one goal TBI had
in putting on a musical was to
reach out to the community.
An adjunct faculty and produc-
tion director at Montgomery
County Community College,
Heller said he was brought on
board to help. Many of the
people involved in the show,
outside of TBI members, have a
connection to the college.
“It was really exciting to me,
as a Jew myself, to combine two
worlds that are very interesting
to me,” Heller said.
In deciding what the musi-
cal should be, Heller said the
synagogue considered shows
that were iconic, would allow a
diverse range of ages to partic-
ipate, contained some fantastic
elements and had some room
for creativity.
“When we were talking
about how to do this incredi-
bly spectacle-driven show on
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Philly Faces: Student Creates Streetwear
PH I LLY FACES Gavin Karp Photo provided black and white colors, gray pal- my closet? Would I wear it?” I didn’t know if he was going to
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF ettes, creams. I do have some And if I don’t, I won’t make it. wear it or not, and then a few
seasonally at Boyds Philadelphia color, like with the sneakers that Basically, everything I design is weeks later, I saw him on his
YOU CAN FIND Gavin and at gavinkarp.com. I wear, but my style, I would say, something I would wear first. Instagram story … and he was
Karp’s line of streetwear is very modern/simple, with a wearing it.
on underground hip-hop Q: How would you describe darkish city palette. I like baggy. Q: What’s the story with
artists in South Florida and your style? I don’t like tight-fitting T-shirts. Alshon Jeffery? Q: What are your post-gradu-
on Philadelphia Eagles wide I’m a big sneaker guy, so I’m ation plans?
receiver Alshon Jeffery. A: Very simple, futuristic. … always wearing sneakers. I do A: I saw him around the city
I’m not a big guy on color. Ever like formal clothes on the right a few times, just around random A: I want to pick my exact
And the 22-year-old design- since I was a little kid, I always occasion, but usually you’ll just places. I remember I walked fabric, make cool jackets, pants,
er, who graduates from Drexel wore darker colors. … I was just catch me in a big T-shirt, with into a clothing store, and I saw maybe even sneakers one day —
University in June, is just get- always a fan of modern things, some black pants on and some him for the first time. We talk- an actual full, high, semi-luxury
ting started. Nike sneakers. ed a little bit. He’s a super nice line. It’s hard to do that when
guy. Then I saw him again, just you’re young, especially when
Karp has always had an Q: Would you say your line walking around the city. I guess I’m financing everything myself
interest in fashion. He started embodies your sense of style? he knew my face. Luckily, I had right now. I’m pretty sure I’m
making T-shirts at 19 years old class one day, and I always carry just going to, on the side, create
after seeing graphic T-shirts at A: One of the people I look T-shirts in my bag because you a line, but at the same time, try
the mall and thinking to him- up to a lot in the industry is never know when an opportu- to get a job in the industry and
self, “I can do this.” Ronnie Fieg, who owns the nity [might arise], especially in learn as much as possible and
brand Kith, and he says a quote a city like Philly with so many absorb as much knowledge as
That summer, he saved money that always sticks with me, that awesome people in it. I was just I can … and hopefully in the
from an internship at Ralph he only makes things that he walking down the street, and he next few years, I can have a solid
Lauren to create T-shirts with would see in his own closet, came out of this building. … I collection that can be released. l
just his initials on them. Since and I do the same. Every prod- first said “Hi” to him, and then
then, he has created several other uct I make, the first question I I pitched it to him after that. He [email protected];
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Beth Solomon Opens New CHANGES TO INDIVIDUAL COMPENSATION
Mikvah Near Synagogue PROGRAMS FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS
LOCAL of miles in The Claims Conference has negotiated liberalizations with the German
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF order to get to government.
the mikvah in
HIDDEN IN A strip mall of either Minsk, The following changes to individual compensation programs are now
storefronts housing a pizzeria Belarus or effective.
and a used appliance shop is Kiev, Ukraine.
Congregation Beth Solomon “When it • Jewish Holocaust survivors who were persecuted in Iasi, Romania,
Community Center’s new mikvah. was a possibility for at least three months between August 1941 and August 1944 may
to be a part of be eligible for a monthly pension.
The Jerusalem stone that dec- the project, to
orates the outside of the building build the mik- • Jewish Holocaust survivors who lived in hiding for at least four months,
— called Mayim Chaim — hints From left: Sasha and Sofya Tamarkin vah, I feel that under inhumane conditions without access to the outside world,
at the ritual bath’s significance, Photo by Selah Maya Zighelboim we have to build or lived under false identity for at least 4 months in Nazi-occupied
but it’s really the inside that con- territory and/or in Nazi satellite states, may be eligible for a monthly
firms it. The building contains they were going to start work- … something beautiful, nice and pension from the Article 2 or Central or Eastern European Fund.
a series of several bathrooms, ing on creating a mikvah for pleasurable, that all the ladies will
including one that is handi- the community right away, and go there and don’t think twice that • Jews who were residing in Algeria between July 1940 and November
cap-accessible, and rainwater-fed Tamarkin agreed. they have to travel, that there will 1942, and suffered Nazi persecution such as restrictions or deprivation of
mikvahs for men and women. “At the time, building a mik- be not good weather and not so liberty, may be eligible for a one-time payment from the Hardship Fund.
Artwork by Michael Muchnick, vah seemed like a completely clean or whatever,” Shlain said.
a Brooklyn-based artist known unattainable dream,” said Sofya “Everything’s supposed to be per- Pensions may only be paid to survivors who do not already receive
for Jewish and Chasidic themes, Tamarkin, Sasha’s wife. “Yet, fect, and thank God, we have it.” a pension from a German source (including but not limited to, Article 2
overlooks the actual mikvahs. as we learned from one of the The narrow shape of the Fund, Central and Eastern European Fund (CEEF), German Federal
most respected and determined building posed a challenge, Indemnification Law (BEG), Länderhärtefonds, Austrian pension (OFG) or
On Feb. 25, CBS Community Jewish sages, Rabbi Akiva, big Batel Shlain said. She said she Israeli Ministry of Finance) and who meet all other criteria, including the
Center held a ceremony to mark results are obtained by small, fought over every two inches of income and asset criteria.
the opening of the mikvah, locat- measurable steps.” space to make sure the mikvah
ed just around the corner from the Sasha Tamarkin called the was perfect. In addition, Jewish Nazi victims who were not eligible for a payment from the
synagogue. The ceremony includ- mikvah unique because of the For example, she waited seven Hardship Fund because they had received a prior payment from a German
ed several speakers, a ribbon-cut- community’s religious diversity. months for one of the tables in source, such as the BEG (Bundesentschadigungsgesetz) or a global
ting and viewings of Mayim “In our shul, if you look the building to become available, agreement, may now be eligible for a supplemental payment that represents
Chaim. It concluded with dancing around you — if you look left, not wanting to compromise on the difference between the amount received from that German source and
and food in the synagogue. right — and see who sits next to any aspect. € 2556.46 the current amount of the Hardship Fund one-time payment.
you, you will see that we have The building’s narrow shape
Batel Shlain, a designer for people with hats, people with was not the only obstacle the com- Applicants who were a fetus during the time that their mother suffered
Eden Hall Kitchens who fash- no hats, people with shtreimels, munity encountered during the persecution described above should also apply. The Claims Conference
ioned the mikvah, said she wants people with the knitted kippahs, building’s construction. funds homecare and other welfare services for vulnerable Holocaust
every woman who uses it to feel survivors according to the criteria of the German Government. There is
like a princess or a queen. no cost to apply. Heirs are not eligible to apply.
“This is a special thing for [a] To download an application from our website, please go to:
woman, when she’s in the mik- www.claimscon.org/apply
vah,” Shlain said. “She can ask
God for whatever she wants when For more information, contact: Claims Conference
she’s doing this. It’s one of the … P.O. Box 1215 New York, NY 10113 Tel: 646-536-9100
holiest mitzvahs.”
Email: [email protected] www.claimscon.org
The impetus for the mikvah
occurred several years ago, with The Claims Conference has an Ombudswoman.
a conversation between Rabbi To contact the Office of the Ombudswoman, please email: [email protected]
Aaron Rosenfeld, who was vis- or write to The Ombudswoman, P.O. Box 585, Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY 10113
iting from New York, and Sasha
Tamarkin, a member of the CBS people with jackets, people with In January 2017, someone NEED A DRIVER?
community. Rosenfeld asked black jackets,” he said. “Our com- spray-painted graffiti on the Jeru-
Tamarkin about their commu- munity unites everybody.” salem stone that makes up the Make a reservation, give us your details, and we
nity’s mikvah, to which Tamar- Early on in the process, Alek- mikvah’s entrance. Just two days come take you wherever you need.
kin explained that they didn’t sander Tamarkin invited Rabbi before that, someone had broken
have one. Boruch Shlain to get involved the 16 cameras in the parking lot. 2&CSlaipve
in the project. Shlain was able Batel Shlain said she wants
Rosenfeld then wrote a check to combine his background in the mikvah to be a place where Local Rides
for $1,000 to go toward a future engineering with his knowledge every woman can feel spiritual- Regional Rides
mikvah — Mayim Chaim’s first in Jewish law to help build the ly purified. To Stores, To Parties,
donation. He told Tamarkin that mikvah. Through Shlain, his wife, “You can just feel the effort the To Concerts/Shows. Airports (PHL, JFK, EWR,
ABE, BWI) Cruise Piers
Batel, also got involved. The com- whole team put into it,” she said. To Doctors - Appointments Drop off or day trips to NY or
2NEW& Procedures.
munity also worked with Mikvah “It’s not just like a builder’s team other cities & towns or shore.
USA, a Brooklyn-based organiza- came and built something regular. Occasional school child pick up.
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Words Are Key in Hip Hop Bible Retreat
LOCAL shops alongside co-leader Anat who is African-American, and Participants from last year’s retreat recorded original raps and filmed
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF Hochberg and Ali Richardson. Rabba Yaffa Epstein, director of
education for the Pardes Institute music videos. Photos provided
WORDS HAVE COSMIC The first retreat centered of Jewish Studies, who will judge
meanings, whether you’re flip- around the National Museum the raps and videos in a contest. “Words have cosmic power. Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Har-
ping through the Torah or mem- of American Jewish History, but God created the universe with mony, Eminem, and Kendrick
orizing lyrics to Tupac. Bar wanted to expand the diversi- “It’s not competing against 10 utterances — he said ‘light’ Lamar’s most recent album for
ty of the event this year, consider- Lil Wayne,” Bar laughed. “It’s and there was light. He said the blockbuster hit Black Pan-
(Anyone else notice “yo” ing hip hop’s origins are rooted in competing against Hebrew ‘earth’ and there was earth,” Bar ther.
spelled backward is “oy”?) African-American culture. school teachers.” explained. “And in rap and hip
hop culture, you can just tell Those influences are sure to
The connections between “We’ll have a lot of egg- Bar has been running Bible by the slang ... how word is an swell the recording studio, where
Judaism and rap culture go shell-ridden conversations Raps for about a decade, which essential item.” about 16 participants will record
far deeper than that, though, about identity and black peo- uses hip hop and rap to promote original raps in small groups.
which Matt Bar will express ple’s history in America versus text-based learning. With the The intensity of Jewish prayer
during the Bible Raps Hip Hop white people’s, and Jews’ histo- rise in popularity of Broadway’s and davening parallels the speed “There are opportunities to
and Education Retreat, a proj- ry in America, and where we Hamilton and its ubiquitous of double-time rap, he added. explore new spaces to beauti-
ect born out of Moishe House’s are in America right now,” he nature used in classrooms to It’s “this idea of getting so many fy these [Shabbat] rituals with
Retreatology program. explained. He hopes these talks teach children about American words in so quickly because things from hip hop and rap
challenge others to advance the history, Bar uses a similar meth- there’s so much to be said and that are just cool things that
The second annual retreat conversation while developing a od so people grasp a more thor- finding rhythmic ways to make were figured out in rap that
starts this weekend for Jews network of people “who wouldn’t ough exploration of the content. that palatable.” might have a place creatively in
and non-Jews of all back- be together otherwise.” the niggunim or in the prayer
grounds in their 20s and 30s “Coming out of this, they’ll Bar looks up to the rap styles space,” he said.
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studio session at Lil’ DrummaBoy ican Museum, Bar hopes to Discussions include topics
Recordings on South Street, shoot some of the music video like “Torah learning — chavru-
original music videos and, of on the third level of the build- ta in rabbinic literature” and
course, Shabbat and Havdalah ing, which has an art exhibit “anti-racism and intersections of
with hip hop niggunim. with “a beautiful textured back- racism and anti-Semitism.”
ground” for filming.
Matt Bar — the OG Bible One workshop in particu-
Rapper, who creates his own raps Retreat-goers will be joined lar, on “hip hop and Judaism: a
and videos on educational Jewish by special guests like Rabbi comparison of oral traditions,”
themes — will facilitate work- Tiferet Berenbaum of Temple analyzes the rabbinic reverence
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certainly didn’t in the beginning. win, which didn’t sink in for
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“Going into the season, I
didn’t think this was anywhere “The whole moment, the
near a Super Bowl team,” he said. whole night from that point on
“But, after they beat Minnesota was almost out of a dream,” he
and went to the Super Bowl, I did said. “You know when it sank in?
believe they were the better team.” Monday morning when we went
to the airport and we got onto the
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Four of the students — Dovid
Weintraub, Max Miller, Betzalel
Chase and Meir Rudenstein —
interviewed Holocaust survivor
Shlomo Vegh for their project.
They took turns asking Vegh ques-
tions from a list they had written
and researched together, while the
other three filmed the conversa-
tion from different camera angles.
Adam Chinoy explains the camera
equipment to the students.
Photos by Selah Maya Zighelboim
Betzalel Chase interviews Shlomo Vegh. But to be able to [sit] across the tionally connect,” Bauer said. sition?’ Or ‘What was it like
table from a survivor and you “They’re still young. They’re in the days of Moses and the
“I never went back to a “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime expe- can interject a question, at any so nervous to connect emo- Egyptians?’” Chinoy said. “But
normal life,” Vegh said in rience to be able to do this.” point throughout their speech tionally to things. Just meeting this one you can. We’re so
response to a question about — I don’t know what other somebody who’s been through close, but it’s so hard when it’s
his post-Holocaust life during Adam Chinoy, a videogra- program does that.” something that hard and that 70 years away. The survivors
the interview. “It can’t be nor- pher/editor with Names, Not traumatizing can really open are naturally not being here.”
mal. It’s normal as long as I’m Numbers, started the filming Zahava Bauer, a Torah these children’s eyes to some-
busy — I can’t think.” session by reviewing how to use Academy teacher, said the stu- thing bigger than themselves.” At the end of his interview,
the camera equipment to the dents started working on this Vegh blessed the students,
They discussed Vegh’s students and explaining how project at the beginning of the A week before filming wishing them successful and
childhood growing up in a rich the filming session would go. school year. began, students received let- productive lives as members of
family in a small village called ters from their parents and the Jewish community.
Opso-Nizni in Czechoslovakia. According to Chinoy, sev- In September, Jewish Expo- grandparents about their per-
He recalled the years and eral dozen schools partici- nent Editor-in-Chief Joshua sonal family connections to Afterward, the students pre-
increasing discrimination prior pate in Names, Not Numbers Runyan came to the class to the Holocaust. Families that sented Vegh with a thank you gift.
to being deported to Poland, every year. teach the students interview- didn’t have relatives personally
his time in several camps ing techniques. go through the Holocaust still Chinoy said he hopes the
during the Holocaust and the That includes the Mesivta wrote about how it was mean- Holocaust survivors can feel
death marches. Finally, they High School of Greater Phil- The students picked up ingful to them. some closure telling their sto-
talked about the journey he adelphia, where six groups of the project again in Decem- ries to young people.
took back to Czechoslovakia, ninth-graders have already com- ber, when they began learn- After the filming of the inter-
then to Romania, and how he pleted their videos. The high ing about the Holocaust. Bauer views, Names, Not Numbers will “They’re close to the natu-
eventually ended up in the schoolers are waiting to receive said despite the fact that many burn the footage to DVDs for the ral end of their lives,” he said.
United States in December the final project back from of the students have relatives students. The students will then “Yet, they are telling a stu-
of 1946, where he worked Names, Not Numbers and will who went through the Holo- watch the DVDs and write down dent, whose journey is still
construction alongside mostly have a screening on April 29. caust, they were unfamiliar which parts of the interviews they beginning, a journey that, even
non-Jews. with some basic information want to use in their final products though they’re beyond Bar
“You’re dealing with living about its history, such as what so that they can then use vid- Mitzvah age, they’re basically
“I’m very lucky that I get history here, a living history Kristallnacht was and the dif- eo editing software to turn their starting from scratch. … They
to get this experience because that is soon to not be able to ferences between a ghetto and 90- to 120-minute interviews into don’t know what they’re going
I know that people younger be done this way in a first- a concentration camp. videos of about 17 minutes. to end up being in life, and here
than me, they’re not going to hand point of view,” he said they are, learning life lessons
be able to have this experience of the program’s importance. They also started research- An editor from Names, Not from someone who is an elder-
because unfortunately all the “You can sit in a lecture and ing their assigned survivors to Numbers will combine each of ly person, but not only that,
survivors are old, and they’re be like, ‘OK, today we’re going generate interview questions. the groups’ 17-minute videos someone who went through
passing on,” Weintraub said. to hear this person talk,’ and The Friday before the interviews into one documentary. one of the harshest times in
they can talk for an hour, and began, the students learned how the last 100 years.” l
that’s it, and hear their story. to use the camera equipment. “We can’t go years back and
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Shooter “I’m here to tell you, I hope it “There’s this feeling of
does not happen to you and I do numbness,” Taichman said.
Continued from Page 1 not want it to happen to you,” “What do you do? How do you
she urged. “Please be the voices deal with that? Noticing that
keep students after the bell for behind all the kids in Parkland in ourselves, wanting to open
a drill. It was real. to help make the change.” a pathway to our students, to
Jared Block returned to his move past that, is what moti-
He felt a gut reaction to text school shortly after the video vated us.”
his loved ones, possibly for the chat — for the first time since “I was really moved by how
last time. the shooting — to retrieve his they channeled their trauma
backpack and computer, which into something constructive,”
Block and his parents were left behind in the chaos. Ziskind added.
shared their experiences via “As scared as I am just to be “I just can’t imagine what
video chat Feb. 25 to a group of back there, I’m not scared that they must be going through,
about 80 Lower Merion Area I’m not safe. I’m not scared and the fact that they’re so
Hebrew High (LMAHH) stu- that I’m not loved,” he said, his Jared Block shared his experiences as a survivor of the Parkland strong,” Cohen, 17, echoed, “is
dents and their parents at Har voice breaking with both emo- shooting, alongside his mother Gayle, during a video chat with students so inspiring to me.”
Zion Temple. tion and strength. at Har Zion Temple. The three students are also
Kami Verne, Block’s aunt He then thanked Rep. Ted Photo by Rachel Kurland considering attending the
and a Har Zion congregant, said
her children, ages 11 and 13, Deutch (D-Fla.) for his legisla- March For Our Lives rally in
received texts from him: “I love tive support to survivors. The adult paid off,” she noted. “For minutes, one minute for each Washington, D.C. Held’s group
you — there’s a school shooter.” congressman hopped on the us, we want to make sure we’re of Parkland’s victims. is raising money to send kids
video call after speaking on all prepared, whether we’re at “It’s just become all too on buses to the March 24 rally,
“I couldn’t breathe until he Face the Nation. the JCC or we’re somewhere frequent,” Held, 17, said. She which was organized by Doug-
came out of the school,” she “As people have told me a else. … You really need to have also volunteers with Rise Up las students.
recalled. She hopes connecting hundred times over the past some resources on hand for Doylestown, which contacted They’re confident change will
her family to students in Phil- 10 days, they picked the wrong the things that really happen the superintendents of Central happen from their generation.
adelphia will empower them. school and the wrong com- in life.” Bucks and Council Rock school “Although we are in a really safe
munity to do this to,” Deutch The impact of the Parkland districts to receive permission environment at our school,” Sha-
“It seems like the kids in this said. “The way that people have shooting also hit home for for students to participate in the piro, 16, said, “this could have
country are almost smarter and stood up to this and shifted the students at Jack M. Barrack walkout without punishment. happened anywhere. This, for
more articulate than the adults debate — we’ve already seen Hebrew Academy. “We watched the Parkland me, is more so of a call to action,
in this country, and they are the impact. Sophie Shapiro, Ruthie students come up with these a call to help create change
motivated,” she added, noting “It’s just a matter of making Cohen and Sarit Held imme- really amazing ideas and it was because this could have hap-
the teenagers across the coun- sure that we don’t lose this diately took action. They just jumping on board and put- pened anywhere and it shouldn’t
try who since Parkland have momentum that these survi- emailed their teachers and ting the words onto paper and have been able to happen.”
feld emboldened to speak out $999vors have helped to provide.” Head of School Sharon Levin getting adult support,” Held said. “I’m just inspired sitting next
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preventing access to semiauto- Krulik said that after the Sandy ing in an upcoming March
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for AIPAC BY NAOMI ADLER Spending their days delving new generation of leaders for
into every facet of Israeli life, peace and understanding.
THESE ARE GOOD times for the pro-Israel community. In the THE CITY OF Philadel- the musicians will meet with
White House sits a U.S. president who is fulfilling his promises to phia has always maintained a nonprofit organizations, engage But what perhaps inspires
the Jewish state, and has reversed decades of policy by proclaim- strong connection to the state with both Arab and Israeli me most is the reinvigorated
ing Jerusalem the capital of Israel and announcing that the U.S. of Israel, one that in recent youth, and interact with street empathy and drive to action
embassy will move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in a few months. years has only grown closer performers. They will travel the with which participants
It appears that the rancor of previous years — or of every year and more productive, in large country from Tel Aviv to Jeru- return. I’ve been proud to see
since Israel’s independence in 1948 — is gone. part due to the commitment, salem to Sdot Negev, a region trips inspire robust new busi-
compassion and collaboration near Gaza with whom the ness-to-business partnerships
So when thousands in the pro-Israel community gather in of our local communities. Jewish Federation has shared and community outreach pro-
Washington from March 4 to 6 for the AIPAC Policy Conference, a 20-year partnership in the grams. I’ve watched advocates
there will be a lot to celebrate. Israel’s security relationship with That bond grew even stron- fields of security, culture, plu- and cultural leaders continue
its Arab neighbors is growing stronger, while the Iran nuclear ger earlier last month with the ralism and Jewish identity. Our their work with a more com-
deal continues to hold. The latter allows Israel use of its conven- announcement of a tour — the accompanying patron tour will prehensive outlook on Middle
tional superiority to contend with threats from Iran, Syria and result of a partnership between bring an audience every step of East peace and security. Our
Hezbollah without the threat of nuclear annihilation. the Jewish Federation of Great- the way, and live broadcasts will interfaith community con-
er Philadelphia and The Phila- ensure that the rest of the world tinues to strengthen and has
On the Palestinian front, the lack of a peace deal is neverthe- delphia Orchestra — that will shares in the experience. increasingly acted as one in the
less worrying. But it is promising that this country has seem- bring the orchestra to Israel for face of bigotry and hatred.
ingly lost patience for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
— who was just in this country for medical treatment — and his The Jewish Federation leads dozens of missions And, of course, there’s a
Palestinian Authority’s policy of spouting words without back- each year, and I have seen firsthand the awe renewed hunger for authentic
ing them up with action. We only hope that some avenue toward and wonder on the faces of politicians, business hummus and falafel, fulfilled
a negotiated peace agreement can be found. Today, rather than leaders, interfaith clergy members, artists and by renowned James Beard
keep Israel at arm’s length, Washington is open about its sym- human rights advocates when they walk the Award-winning chef Michael
pathy for Israel and its warmth for Prime Minister Benjamin fabled streets of the Old City in Jerusalem or tour Solomonov, who will lead the
Netanyahu. As if to emphasize the comity, U.S. Ambassador the high-tech ports in Tel Aviv. closing segment on this tour.
David Friedman is a prominent supporter of Israel’s settlement
movement, one of the chief causes of Netanyahu’s coalition. a series of concerts in the holy The Jewish Federation Israel has been a priority for
land in celebration of Israel’s leads dozens of missions each the Jewish Federation of Greater
Despite talk of the possibility of future Israeli concessions on the 70th year. year, and I have seen first- Philadelphia since even before
peace front when a U.S. peace plan finally surfaces, for the moment Through an immersive hand the awe and wonder the nation’s existence, and this
there is no daylight between the United States and the Jewish state. exploration of music, food, on the faces of politicians, tour is just one facet of a robust
Reflective of that reality, Friedman will address the AIPAC confer- history and Israeli mod- business leaders, interfaith year of local programming
ence. So will Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Ambassador to ern-day life, this tour will clergy members, artists and and events — called Israel70
the United Nations Nikki Haley, who became the star of last year’s be an extraordinary feat of human rights advocates when — that celebrate Israel’s 70th
gathering when she declared, “The days of Israel-bashing are over.” cultural diplomacy, one that they walk the fabled streets anniversary throughout the
promises to shape our local of the Old City in Jerusalem Philadelphia region. The goal
For the first time since 2015, Netanyahu — who famously communities for many years to or tour the high-tech ports of the Jewish Federation is to
butted heads with then-President Barack Obama over the Iran come. The tour is truly history in Tel Aviv. I have witnessed build bridges between Greater
deal — will address AIPAC in person, during a Washington visit in the making: The Philadel- passionate and emotional Philadelphia and Israel, but also
when he and President Donald Trump will meet. That reception phia Orchestra will be the only exchanges when we sit down between our communities and
will be a welcome relief for the prime minister, who is contending North American orchestra to with both Arab and Israeli one another. By communicating
with a serious corruption scandal back home. visit the region in celebration advocates working to bring and connecting through music,
of Israel’s 70th anniversary, peace to the region, or when The Philadelphia Orchestra will
That last reality leaves open the question whether the resound- and only the third group to we watch local educators further join our communities
ing bilateral friendship on perhaps the greatest display since visit in U.S. history. working tirelessly to train a together in a new harmony. I
Israel’s founding will continue during a successor Israeli pre- cannot wait to see how we con-
miership. We have good reason to think so. tinue to flourish. l
As the year-after-year growth of Policy Conference partici- Naomi Adler is the president and
pation has shown, America’s embrace of Israel is deep, wide and CEO of the Jewish Federation of
strong. Much of the credit for that belongs to AIPAC and its lead- Greater Philadelphia.
ership, which has tirelessly cultivated relationships focused upon
a single, overarching issue — the value, importance and mutual
benefits of the America-Israel relationship. For all of these rea-
sons, the entire pro-Israel community has a lot to celebrate.
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Difficult Conversations KVETCH ’N KVELL
for Difficult Times Ellison Call Comes Up Short
The JCRC requesting Keith Ellison to step aside from his
BY TAMAR FOX AND try), and we imagined these on understanding how our his- Democratic Party leadership post is an empty gesture (“JCRC
MIRIAM STEINBERG-EGETH concerns were impacting our tory of oppression might be Calls on Ellison to Resign from DNC,” Feb. 22).
fellow Jews as well. impacting us today, and on
THE DAY AFTER the presi- Beyond the fears inherent developing coping strategies to Most of the Democrat leadership feels the same way as Ellison.
dential election, one of us was in seeing neo-Nazis taking to complement our activist goals. They revealed this when very few stood and applauded during
walking her dog and found a the streets chanting anti-Jew- Together, we built an event President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech mentioning
swastika spray-painted on the ish epithets, we are concerned that would acknowledge the the upcoming move of the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
sidewalk, two blocks from her about the ways in which intergenerational trauma that My daughter and niece nodded in approval when I yelled at the
house. It was already a strange anti-Semitism can make it has been passed down to us TV, “Stand for Israel you … Jew haters.” Her fiance, who’s a big J
day, but when she saw it, she hard for Jews to focus on other as Jews, from the Holocaust, Street supporter, sat there silently.
felt the ground tilt out from issues, including being allies to and from pogroms and acts of
under her. Anti-Semitism was other oppressed communities. anti-Semitism that have piled Ted W. Borowsky | Lafayette Hill
right in front of her in Center To be sure, we acknowledge up over centuries, from intimate
City Philadelphia, in a way that that anti-Semitism itself is not experiences in our own family Finding Home in the RJC
would have seemed unthink- new and has never really gone histories and from the broader I am a member of the Republican Jewish Coalition, and I joined
able just seconds before. away. Most, if not all, of the communal memories we share. it because I got tired of the growth of the anti-American and
people involved in these initial If we took some time to anti-Israel bias in the Democratic Party (“Don’t Overlook
Months later, when the conversations had experienced understand our fears, could Republicans’ Role,” Feb. 8). Christianity had nothing to do with
Jewish community reeled at some form of anti-Semitism we respond differently in the my joining the RJC.
news of defaced headstones in before events took a turn for future? Could we figure out
local Jewish cemeteries, she the worse, or have family different strategies for fight- It bears reminding that the Christian community supports
had the same feeling again. histories that include fleeing ing our fears, whether through Israel more strongly than the Democratic Party, former Presi-
And again, in the wake of the from oppression. Still, some- political activism, spirituality, dent Barack Obama, George Soros and J Street. After all, it was
racist and anti-Semitic rally in thing about the openness of Jewish study, preparedness, or Obama’s U.N. ambassador, Samantha Power, who sat on her
Charlottesville, Va. “Where am the anti-Semitism in America the power of music for social hands the last time an anti-Israel vote came up in the Security
I?” she asked herself. “What at this particular moment has change? Could we empower Council.
can I do? Am I safe?” felt new and challenging and each other to move forward
worthy of addressing. by naming these fears and We know where the anti-Semites and BDS supporters call
The night of the Charlottes- After Charlottesville, sev- deciding, together, to push on? home — it is today’s Democratic Party.
ville rally, when the other one eral of us came together to Could we bring in others who
of us read the news, heard the Richard Tems | Doylestown
chants and saw the angry mob A few months ago, we began focusing our
on TV, she couldn’t believe that discussions on how to expand our conversations Letter Adds a Word to ‘Jewish’ Lexicon
this was current events, and to bring together other Jews from our A recent letter, griping about coverage of the Women’s March in
yet, the immediacy pushed her community at this complicated time. Philadelphia, submits “that Planned Parenthood’s dehumanizing
into action. She texted friends, of the unborn is all too similar to Nazi Germany’s dehumanizing
rabbis and Jewish profession- plan what felt like an emer- were worried about the cur- of the Jews” (“Marches Not Equal, it Seems,” Feb. 8). The term
als: “Who else feels this way? gency response for Jews and rent political climate but hadn’t “unborn” reflects a standard Christian, not Jewish, usage.
How quickly can we respond?” our neighbors. We wanted to even found their access point
acknowledge the anti-Sem- to making their voices heard? As Rabbi Charles Feinberg summarizes the consensus Jewish
Over the course of the past itism that was rampant in position on the fraught subject of abortion, “Jewish rabbinic
year, a dedicated group of pro- Charlottesville, and the rac- We strongly believe the authorities, starting with the Middle Ages, say that a fetus is not
gressive Jewish activists in Philly ism and bigotry aimed at other answer to these questions is a person. Judaism has always said abortion is never murder. It
have gathered in various config- communities that made those “yes.” Whether you consid- may not be permitted, depending on the circumstances — how
urations and with varied goals to events possible. Our internal er yourself politically active, far along the pregnancy is, how seriously ill the mother-to-be
support each other as we strug- conflict between being targets whether you’ve felt the effects is — but it is never murder. It only becomes that once the baby
gle with these questions. and being allies felt like it was of anti-Semitism directly, as is born.”
going unacknowledged. Jews, we are all impacted by
A few months ago, we began the past and, as Americans, we Only actual, fully formed persons can be “dehumanized.”
focusing our discussions on In the meantime, we were are all impacted by the present Judaism allows abortion, as does current U.S. law. For abor-
how to expand our conversa- actively involved in other reality in our country. tion to become prohibited — as the letter writer and his Catholic
tions to bring together oth- causes, and we worried about and evangelical Protestant confrères at the March for Life would
er Jews from our community the potential for burnout. To We hope everyone who par- prefer — would constitute an abridgement of constitutionally
at this complicated time. One address these competing needs, ticipates in our events — our protected rights.
of the things that immediate- we focused our next gathering I’ll leave the blasphemous and despicable Holocaust analogy
ly emerged was that we were See Conversations, Page 16 for others to rebut.
all worried about the rise in
anti-Jewish incidents and sen- Jesse H. Wohlberg | Philadelphia
timents (in addition to our
concerns about the larger polit-
ical issues impacting the coun-
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THE VIEW FROM HERE Conversations who feel afraid to attend a ral-
ly because of the possibility of
Continued from Page 15 anti-Semitism from the right or
the left, who feel afraid of being
last one was on Feb. 18 — comes singled out as a Jew — to know
Shut Up and Listen away with a deeper understand- that you are not alone, to know
ing of anti-Semitism and its that our Jewish values compel
fathom is how anyone’s worl- current impact on American us to speak out for the strang-
BY JOSHUA RUNYAN dview categorically renders Jews. We hope that we can cre- er, for the oppressed, for our
contrary speech as inherently ate supportive relationships so neighbors and for each other.
IN A HOUSEHOLD like mine, invalid. And this anti-intel- that all the Jews in Philadel- We want to empower Jews
with nine kids between the lectual problem is not unique phia know where to turn when to move beyond our fears and
ages of 1 and 15, respectful dia- to any particular wing of the something scary happens. to find our voice for speaking
logue — not to mention plain American electorate. For those unable to attend, out strongly wherever oppres-
old peace and quiet — comes we want you to know that these sion appears. l
at a premium. So my wife and In many ways, CNN has conversations are happening.
I tend to do a lot of shushing become just as much a “safe We want every Jew in Philadel- Tamar Fox and Miriam Steinberg-
to both bring down the noise space” for those of a certain and provide meaning to the phia to feel supported and not Egeth are both active in the local
level and to attempt to cre- political persuasion as Fox biblical text. to feel isolated. We want those Jewish community. Their civic con-
ate an atmosphere conducive News has become a refuge to who feel afraid of speaking out versations are not sponsored by
to conversation. (Admittedly, those of the opposing ideology. There are those of us who for refugees and immigrants, any organizations.
sometimes I’m even the one The result is not only are we as are quick to consult pocket
who ends up being shushed.) a nation dumbing down our versions of the Constitution Wizard meaningful aspects of the show
“discourse;” we’re not even lis- but are wholly ignorant of the is the diverse range of ages rep-
But despite the ease with tening to one another. debates during its formation Continued from Page 5 resented in the cast. The partic-
which parents of large fami- and ratification, let alone its ipants range from 5 to 80, with
lies by necessity engage in the Late last week upon his interpretation over the course Wizard of Oz represents a last the youngest members play-
time-honored shush, I fear that death, the Rev. Billy Graham of more than two centuries by hurrah before Jamie Fromm ing the Monkeys, Munchkins,
when it comes to the fabled was lionized by everyone from the Supreme Court. graduates. poppies and even Toto the dog.
marketplace of ideas outside President Donald Trump on
our front doors, we all too eas- down — Christians, as well as That’s not to say that such “I have to be very selfish and A day that stood out to
ily resort to stifling speech by Jews — as “the nation’s moral things as faith and emotion are say, ‘Jamie’s going to college him was when they rehearsed
casting the speaker as not wor- compass.” For sure, Graham, bad things. On the contrary, in a couple months,’ so for us a scene where the Monkeys
thy of the right to speak. who attracted millions over they are necessary components to be able to have this little attack the main characters.
the years to his “crusades” of a Jewish and human way project together over the last Heller said seeing the contrast
We do it to athletes — Fox across the country, may of life. But without the intel- couple weeks and months, it between the young and small
News’ Laura Ingraham last have helped many embrace a lect to temper it, emotion alone will be memorable for me as Monkeys against the older and
month told Cleveland Cavaliers spiritually sensitive approach can be like a backdraft that she moves on to other chapters larger protagonists, particular-
small forward LeBron James to living. sucks up all the available oxy- in her life,” Lou Fromm said. ly the Lion, symbolized why he
to “shut up and dribble” for gen and thereby snuffing itself is passionate about communi-
having the temerity to speak But famously he also was out. (Intellect without emotion Jamie Fromm said per- ty theater.
about politics during an ESPN an anti-intellectual who opt- is just as dangerous, tending forming this show in her
interview — and we do it to ed for sound bites over sub- toward inaction and a refusal community, in addition to “The joy of learning and
immigrants. stance, winning over crowds to engage with the world.) participating in such a clas- creating together is just really
with an easy-to-access reli- sic musical, made her excited marvelous,” Heller said. “That’s
Until the #MeToo movement gion whose promise of sal- So returning to the ques- about the production. what’s most important to me
picked up steam recently, we vation was emphasized more tion of who has the right to about Judaism and working at
did it to the women who made than the rigorous demands of speak, my answer is that any- “Getting to see [my dad] put a community college and the-
us uncomfortable by speaking personal responsibility. one should be able to give voice his input into certain blocking ater, which is just this idea of
about the prevalence of work- to their thoughts and feelings choices and to hear his advice collaboration and community.
place sexual harassment — Why should we in the without fear of being silenced. on how I can do this different- Regardless of product, it’s the
anyone remember Anita Hill? Jewish community care? My concern isn’t so much for ly, it’s just been a really nice journey of getting there and
— and just days after a gun- the well-being of the speaker, bonding experience,” she said. who we meet and the relation-
man mowed down 17 class- Because all-too-often I see but for the health of those who “At the same time, it’s really ships we create and the larger
mates and staff at their high similar strains among rabbis would be doing the silencing. fulfilling to me to see him in community we build each time
school in Parkland, Fla., some — of whatever stripe — and this different element, not to we do one of these.” l
of us even tried to silence the activists, invoking simplistic Refusing to listen, refusing see him at my brother’s sports
survivors who dared protest prophetically sounding dog- to be challenged might offer the games or talking about his job [email protected];
our nation’s unique problem mas whose rhetorical power temporary benefit of a deluded during the day.” 215-832-0729
with gun violence by smearing are unmistakable, but when sense of ideological safety, but
them as “crisis actors.” the emotion dies down leave a nation of tribes is no nation For Heller, one of the most
little of substance in their at all, at least not one worthy of
I can understand the cog- wake. There are those of us the adjective “united.” l Statement From the Publisher
nitive dissonance that causes who hold a Chumash in one
someone to reflexively label hand, preaching with fervor Joshua Runyan is the editor- We are a diverse community. The views expressed in the opinion columns and letters
any opinion or argument that like Graham, but who have in-chief of the Jewish Exponent.
does not comport with his neither the time nor the incli- He can be reached at published in the Jewish Exponent are those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect
view of the world as factual- nation to engage with the [email protected].
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Israeli Stories Explored at Annual Film Festival
FILM are films that show ordinary ward to audiences getting to see footage from concerts — both dents,” said Chernick, who
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF lives, but they do show how the films. classical and not-so-classical as accompanied them to Jerusa-
Israelis live their lives as best he accompanies Billy Joel on lem — where Chernick herself
AS ISRAEL PREPARES to they can under their circum- “We know by now that stage for a rousing rendition of studied in the ’90s — as he
turn 70, stories of modern- stances. … They just want to we’ve established ourselves as “We Didn’t Start the Fire” — to accepted a prize and visited a
day Israelis and the struggles show their truth, however beau- an entity now in Philadelphia, Shabbat dinners with his family violin dealer in Tel Aviv, “and
they — and the country itself tiful or painful it is.” especially with the Jewish com- in New York City. just the message that they sort
— have faced can be seen on munity, and people want to of have in the world and what
screen during the upcoming The films will be screened in come see Israeli films, which is For director and filmmak- their priorities are and what
Israeli Film Festival of various vicinities in Center City absolutely marvelous,” she said. er Alison Chernick, Itzhak, at incredible people they are.”
Philadelphia (IFF). as well as outside of city limits “Every year brings its own kind its core, is a story about over-
to better reach audiences. of magic.” coming adversity. Through the film, the viewer
The festival, celebrating its gets to know Perlman on a more
own 22nd birthday, kicks off A still from opening And while there isn’t Using archival footage personal level aside from his
March 3 with a screening of night film Maktub, which necessarily a theme for — such as his appearance many, many, many accolades.
Maktub at the Internation- will play March 3 at the the festival, those who are on The Ed Sullivan Show His sense of humor, Chernick
al House in University City. It International House. A musically inclined will enjoy when he was 13 — in addi- noted, particularly stood out.
follows two partners-in-crime full lineup can be found a day at the Kimmel Center for tion to scenes from Perl-
who survive a suicide bombing at iffphila.com. the Performing Arts on March man’s life today, Chernick “He’s a wonderfully under-
and wind up fulfilling the wish- Photo provided 18 for screenings of A Quiet traces the musician’s jour- standing subject who was
es of those leaving notes at the Heart, which follows a young ney battling polio at 3 or 4 amenable for the most part and
Wailing Wall. Itzhak Perlman at home classically trained pianist and discovering his early happy to go along for the ride.
Courtesy of Greenwich who moves to Jerusalem to love for violin, as well as By the end, he started to miss
While that sounds dramatic, Entertainment escape the pressure of her life the challenges he faced as the camera,” Chernick laughed.
it should be noted that it is a in Tel Aviv, as well as Itzhak, a he sought to pursue the
slapstick comedy. Documentary Ben Gurion, documentary about acclaimed instrument while many “He’s so much a role model
Epilogue, for instance, will play violinist Itzhak Perlman. only saw his disability. It for the next generation,” she
“We always like to start out on March 6 at Uptown! Knau- also integrates his family’s added. “He cares about good-
the festival — we try — with er Performing Arts in West The latter film gives a emigration from Poland to Isra- ness in the world and that’s
something a little lighthearted,” Chester in partnership with the glimpse into the life of one of el and his life there growing up. what he teaches his students,
said Mindy Chriqui, IFF artistic Kehillah of Chester County. the most celebrated and talent- “These were obvious pivotal that … it’s about self-explora-
director, adding the film is “just ed violinists of our time, with moments we wanted to cap- tion and well-roundedness and
plain funny.” If there is one film Chriqui ture, but we didn’t want to go being the best person that you
is most looking forward to, it too deep into history as it was can be and not looking at what
The festival runs through would be Scaffolding, a coming- a vérité film about him today,” people can’t do but looking at
March 25 with everything of-age story about an impulsive Chernick noted. “It was this what they can do, and being
from documentaries to fea- 17-year-old battling between process of weaving this quilt, a fair, equal person. He’s very
ture films across multiple what his strict father wants for let’s say, throughout the film of much glass half full.”
genres — romance, tragedy, him in taking over the family important moments in his life.”
comedy, thriller — all the scaffolding business and what Just as vibrant a character Between quiet moments of
while showcasing the strug- he wants for himself. It will as Perlman is his wife of 50 him and Toby walking their
gles and triumphs of every- screen at the Bryn Mawr Film years, Toby. dogs to wine-infused dinners
day Israelis. Institute on March 11. “We traveled a lot together, with Alan Alda, there were
so it was great to have Itzhak many moments in Itzhak —
There’s Beneath the Silence But mostly she’s looking for- and Toby as role models and which will also play a week-
about a man battling post-trau- to watch them teach other stu- long engagement at Ritz at the
matic stress disorder six years Bourse starting April 20 — that
after returning from the Six-Day stood out to Chernick in mak-
War. Or An Israeli Love Story, ing the film.
a love affair between a drama
student and a man helping the “It was really a dream to
Palmach smuggle Holocaust make this film,” she said.
survivors into Palestine in 1947, “People hear his music and it
which is based on a true story. resonates in a way that is just
incredibly moving for peo-
For Chriqui, the opportunity ple, and I think what they’re
to showcase these stories is a actually hearing is all the
way of altering people’s percep- wealth of compassion and
tions of Israel, which usually empathy that he has in his
brings to mind buzzwords like heart — and that doesn’t just
“terrorism” and “conflict.” come from technique.”
“These films really get to the [email protected];
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Israeli,” she said. “Not that they
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Plays Discover Identity In Between Humanity
T H E AT E R play’s beginning tossing a salad From left: Greg Wood, Mary Martello, Jennie Eisenhower, Alex Keiper and Ibrahim Miari in The Humans at
MAIRSSA STERN | JE STAFF and preparing sweet potatoes.
Walnut Street Theatre Photo by Mark Garvin
THIS MAY BE the last week “I like Richard. He’s funny,
that Ibrahim Miari is taking the too,” Miari added. “Some of He joined that company, Acco and Arabic at home. Growing His mother and father are
stage at the Walnut Street The- the lines, he’s so cheesy some- Theatre Center, for years, cre- up, though they moved around characters in the play, as well
atre in The Humans, but he’ll be times, he can be hilarious.” ating ensemble pieces as well as a bit, his was the only Jew- as other figures like a rabbi, a
back in September to open its original and solo pieces in both ish/Muslim family living in an sheik, an airport security guard,
Independence Studio on 3 2018- It’s a role Miari has enjoyed Hebrew and Arabic. He learned all-Jewish neighborhood for his mother-in-law and others.
19 season with a one-man show. since the beginning of its run how to dance and to meditate many years. He went to both
in January, with the curtain and was able to teach as well. “It Jewish and Arab schools. “The story of the play is what
For now, however, he’s enjoy- closing March 4. It’s his first was a journey,” he laughed. defines identity? Is it political?
ing the last few performances of gig with the Walnut. “I wanted to write a piece Is it social? Is it cultural? There
the Tony Award-winning play He came stateside for the first that basically was inspired by are so many categories that you
The Humans, which follows a “The show’s wonderful, and time in the early 2000s to par- my life experiences navigating can label identity and I explore
family celebrating Thanks- our performance has been one ticipate in a festival at a Jewish between these two cultures, that,” he said. “My answer
giving at the daughter’s new great performance after anoth- community center in Manhat- these two languages and the would be everything. Every-
apartment in Manhattan in an er,” he said. “Everybody’s very tan and returned a few years tension between the two sides,” thing defines who you are.”
extended 90-minute scene. professional, very talented and later as part of The Traveling he said. “I didn’t want to talk
it’s been really wonderful.” Jewish Theatre in San Francisco. about politics per se, but I want- Having dual parts of his
Miari, who complements his ed to share my story and the own identity shaped how he
love of performing with teaching Performing has been Miari’s In 2005 he met his wife in nuances of what’s it like to grow looks at the broader picture,
Arabic and Hebrew at the Uni- passion since he was as young Boston, where he worked a up in Israel, period. As an Arab, and he hopes the play will do
versity of Pennsylvania, plays as 7 growing up in Acre, Israel. summer at a peace camp run- period. As half-Jewish, period. the same for the audience.
Richard Saad, the 20-something Every time there was a school ning the theater department ... I wanted also to write a piece
daughter’s 38-year-old boy- event that offered a chance to per- and working with Israeli and about the ironies of when people “My play is always going to
friend in grad school studying form, whether acting or dancing, Palestinian kids. He moved mistake me for one thing, and be a relevant story because it’s a
to be a social worker. he would make his way on stage. there while he pursued his MFA sometimes it can be funny and personal story,” he said, noting
in theater education at Bos- sometimes it can be upsetting.” that he’s seen how people con-
While there isn’t much “People in my classroom ton University and remained nect to it in their own ways from
known about his background, always knew that if there was in Boston until 2012 when he For instance, he uses exam- past performances he’s done.
Miari said they do know he will a request for an actor, they moved to the Philly area and ples of getting stopped at
have access to a large trust fund would point to me to volun- started teaching at Penn. airport security for extra ques- “I’m hoping that when peo-
once he turns 40 and he suffered teer,” he recalled with a laugh. tioning and the change in con- ple come to see In Between, they
from depression in his 30s. While in grad school, he versation and tone before and will have a little bit of addition-
When he was 19, he learned decided to use a one-man piece after a security guard looks at al perspective so they would
Amid fights that break out there was a theater company he had been working on as his passport — something he’s not come with an agenda,” he
between daughter and parents less than 10 minutes from his his thesis project. After a lot quite familiar with. added, “and even if they do,
— it is Thanksgiving dinner after house, and he was invited to of writing, deleting, rewrit- I’ll be able to give them a little
all — Saad plays peacekeeper watch a rehearsal. When he ing and erasing, eventually Getting stopped at security bit more of a different kind of
and tries to defuse the tension, got there, the director instead it became In Between, which is one of the two stories that perspective, that things are not
though he spends much of the invited him to join the actors. he will perform at the Walnut create the main thread of the black and white. You have to be
starting Sept. 25. play in addition to the ques- able and open to listening to the
“That became my not only tions he and his then-fiancee — other side, to really understand
passion, but my profession and The play began as a way to who is Jewish — had to face as and have compassion.” l
my career,” he said. explore his identity as the son they prepared to get married.
of a Jewish mother and Muslim Namely, who will marry them? [email protected];
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What Does it Take to Be a Producer Today?
T H E AT E R are two producers who are out We get into
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF romancing old ladies for their this thing of,
donations. These are producers ‘Can we say this
IF MAX BIALYSTOCK who pinch butts,” he said. still on stage?’”
wanted to be a hotshot pro-
ducer in 2018, he’d probably But this is a 50-year-old sto- KEITH BAKER
need to reconsider his main ry, which takes place even fur-
source of funding. ther back in ’59. That was the Keith Baker (left) directs the upcomiing production of The Producers at the Bristol Riverside Theatre, where
world then, Baker said, some-
Nowadays, he’d be paired thing he said his own mother Michael Doherty (right) stars as Leo Bloom. Photos provided
with the likes of Harvey Wein- had to navigate as a woman in
stein. But back in 1959, his the arts. ography omitting some afore- “It doesn’t get produced a lot “It’s very interesting how
money-hungry story in The mentioned pinching.) because it’s such a huge show,” this piece that is a satire on
Producers — alongside his anx- “This is an accurate picture noted Doherty, who graduat- everything — from casting
ious accountant Leo Bloom — of that time, and it walks a Doherty noticed the chang- ed from the University of the coaches to Adolf Hitler to
keeps the satire light, keeps it very fine line between the fact es made between the 1967 film Arts and has called Philly his Irish cops — [sexual mis-
bright and keeps it gay. that you can do these things, and the 2001 stage produc- home ever since. “It’s rare to conduct] makes us bristle,”
but there are consequences,” tion: Although the male gaze see one of these roles that’s he said. “We don’t condone
Mel Brooks’ Broadway he said. is central to some characters, funny, there’s a lot of heart in murder, but we do it on stage.
blockbuster will run at the they gave Ulla more depth and it, and you get to be the song- We don’t condone thievery,
Bristol Riverside Theatre from Those fine lines crossed over agency in the musical; “they and-dance guy.” we don’t condone corrup-
March 6 to April 1, directed by into Baker’s direction — and brought it into the modern era tion, and yet without it, we
Keith Baker. Michael Doherty’s hesitation, a little bit more.” The show is an “equal lose most of the plays we
who plays Bloom. opportunity offender,” Bak- work with.” l
While he doesn’t think “So I’ve just been trying to er added, poking, prodding
the “revolutionary” Blazing In the grand number “I lead and highlight the sweet- and lampooning at just [email protected];
Saddles could have been made Wanna Be a Producer,” Bloom ness of Leo and the actual heart about every stereotype or 215-832-0737
today, Baker said The Producers fantasizes of his dream job of the love interest. Let Max idea in society.
still holds up because “it’s just while surrounded by a series of take all the lusty, sort of creepy
so darn funny.” chorus girls — each of whose things of the era,” he laughed. JANUARY 21 – MAY 6, 2018
tucheses he promptly pinches.
“No one had ever seen some Gawking aside, Doherty Get tickets online at MichenerArtMuseum.org
of that kind of comedy so “[Doherty] felt very uncom- said we need a laugh in soci-
explicit before and with such a fortable,” Baker recalled. “It’s ety today. “Mel Brooks’ mis- Left: Henriette Wyeth, Self-Portrait, c. 1924, oil on canvas, 20 ¼ x 18 in. Brandywine River
lack of reverence for anything,” a very slippery slope. You sion of wanting to make Hitler Museum of Art, Anonymous Gift, 2000. Right: Peter Hurd, Self-Portrait, 1956, egg tempera
he noted of Saddles, “as is the can’t smoke on stage anymore. a laughingstock — that’s still on Masonite, 18 x 20 in. Permanent Collection of the Roswell Museum and Art Center,
case in this play.” Drinking is no longer charm- really important today because Roswell, NM, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Winston and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Winston.
ing as it used to be. … And we’re wearing these swastikas
The Bristol production will now, we get into this thing of, [on stage] and we’re like, we’ve Organized by the James A. Michener Art Museum and the Roswell Museum and Art Center.
stay true to the original 2001 ‘Can we say this still on stage?’ seen these far too recently.
musical, though Baker said A year ago it may have had one
unlike other shows, Producers effect, now it has another. How “We do need to make
doesn’t really allow for “dif- do we navigate those waters Nazis a laughingstock still
ferent ways of doing it,” aside to keep true to the story that because we can’t give them
from a few artistic licenses. we’re telling and the period that much power.”
that we’re in?”
“This show is set down to The stage production is also
the word, practically, as to the As actors, he explained, an incredibly elaborate show to
way they want it done,” he said. they’re taught not to judge put on, since it honors Brooks’
their characters. “And yet, love for the spectacle of old
Although the hysterical we’ve never found ourselves in Broadway musicals he saw
(“and wet”) show remains true this kind of situation.” growing up, equipped with a
to itself, it’s worth noting how dancing chorus, singing cho-
it factors into today’s world, As for Doherty, who Baker rus, and sets that changed —
in which allegations of sexual said plays Bloom “beautifully for every song.
misconduct and inappropriate and truthfully,” he advised just
behavior is commonplace in that — driving “those chorus
the news. girls insane” is in the nature of
the song.
“Since that has happened,
you now look at these plays “So to suddenly get squea-
— and this play has, as its mish about it because things
centerpiece, a casting couch. have changed,” he contin-
It has two producers that are ued, “seems, to me, a treach-
after every chorus girl they erous road.”
can get their hands on. These
(Moving forward, they
worked out a different chore-
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Comfort Food
After a Funeral
FOOD
LINDA MOREL | JE FOOD COLUMNIST
SADLY, I’VE GONE to several funerals lately. It occurred to me Roasted root vegetables with apples Magone/Thinkstock
that we could all benefit from a handful of tips when conveying
our sympathy and support through the gesture of homemade food. 1 pound elbow macaroni cup olive oil over a low flame. edges and is heated through. The
1 tablespoon butter Sauté the garlic in the oil, until timbale can be served immedi-
Because there is always an overabundance of sweets at shivas, 1 cup tomato paste fragrant, about one to two min- ately, or cooled and refrigerated.
probably to ease the bitterness of the loss, I suggest delivering ¼ cup olive oil, or more, utes. Add the mushrooms and Timbale freezes well.
healthier alternatives, which are more practical. stir until they are wilting and
if needed turning golden brown. Drizzle To reheat, bring the tim-
The most helpful offerings are casseroles, which can easily be 2 cloves of garlic, minced in more oil, if needed. Sprinkle bale to room temperature, then
popped into the oven. Should a backlog of food accumulate, cas- ½ pound mushrooms, sliced in the salt and pepper and stir. place it in a 350-degree oven
seroles usually freeze well. Tape reheating and freezing instruc- Kosher salt and pepper for 15 minutes, or until bub-
tions to the top of the casserole, so people can readily find them. to taste Add the dissolved tomato bling at the edges.
2 teaspoons fresh basil, paste, basil and parsley to the
Marinated salads and roasted vegetables require no effort to mushroom mixture. Stir to CHERRY TOMATO
serve and are still appetizing, should they get overlooked for a chopped combine. Cover the saucepan SALAD | PAREVE
couple of days in a crowded refrigerator. 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, and simmer on a medium-low Serves four
flame for 30 to 40 minutes, Prepare a day in advance
I also bake muffins because people rarely bring breakfast chopped until slightly thickened. If the
pastries to shivas. ½ cup Parmesan cheese, sauce simmers too quickly, 2 tablespoons pignoli
reduce the flame. (pine) nuts
I used to pack food in disposable containers so the family grated
wouldn’t have to wash cookware and remember to return it. But ½ cup ricotta cheese Remove the cover and cool 1 seedless cucumber
I now present food in ceramic cookware. Being surrounded by ½ cup mozzarella, diced the sauce briefly. Remove ⅓ cup 6 sugar snap peas, strings
attractive serving pieces, instead of a sea of aluminum and plas- 2 tablespoons bread of sauce and reserve. Ladle the
tic, lifts the spirits. remaining sauce into a large removed
crumbs bowl. Add the three cheeses ½ pint (6 ounces) cherry
Collecting my tableware at a later date gives me a good excuse and the elbow macaroni. Stir
to spend time with a friend or relative, once the company of the Prepare the macaro- to combine. tomatoes, cut in half
shiva week thins out and loneliness sets in. ni according to the package 1 tablespoon dill, chopped
instructions. When ready, Ladle the pasta and sauce 1 teaspoon red onion,
One of the best things about Judaism are the customs surround- drain it in a colander. mixture into the prepared souf-
ing the worst time in people’s lives. While the food we bring to a flé dish. Sprinkle the bread chopped
grieving family can’t mitigate their heartbreaking loss, anything Meanwhile, preheat your crumbs over the top. Spoon on Olive oil for drizzling
homemade shows love in the most caring way. oven to 350 degrees. Coat the the ⅓ cup of sauce. Bake for 20 Red wine vinegar for drizzling
soufflé dish with butter. to 25 minutes at 350 degrees Kosher salt to taste
ROASTED ROOT potato and onions into 1-inch until the timbale bubbles at the
chunks. Arrange the vegetables Dissolve the tomato paste Preheat a toaster oven to
VEGETABLES | PAREVE in the prepared pan. Drizzle in two cups of warm water 350 degrees. Line the tray
Serves four to six the vinegar and olive oil over and reserve.
Equipment: 10-by-15-inch Py- them. Turn them with a spoon
rex or roasting pan until they are evenly coated. In a large saucepan, heat ¼
Sprinkle with salt.
Nonstick vegetable spray
4 large carrots Roast for 45 to 60 minutes,
4 parsnips turning often, until the vege-
1 turnip tables are golden brown and
1-2 beets cooked through. Add more olive
1 large sweet potato oil if the vegetables become dry
2 medium onions or stick to the pan. Serve imme-
4 tablespoons apple cider diately or at room temperature.
The recipe can be refrigerated
vinegar and brought back to room tem-
4 tablespoons olive oil, or perature to serve and/or it can
be briefly microwaved.
more, if needed
Kosher salt to taste
Preheat your oven to 425 MUSHROOM
degrees. Coat the Pyrex pan TIMBALE | DAIRY
with nonstick spray. Serves six
Equipment: a 2½-quart soufflé
Peel and cut the carrots, dish or comparable deep casserole
parsnips, turnip, beets, sweet
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NextGen’s treasured Cook for a Friend program Abington-born celebrity kosher chef Jamie Geller
ARE YOU A Jewish foodie or just love to cook? As part of our Israel70 year, we’re cooking up a can’t-miss culinary event
The first opportunity is NextGen’s popular Cook For a Friend program. On on March 18 featuring Abington-born celebrity kosher chef Jamie Gellar,
March 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 20 members of NextGen — Jewish Fed- creator of Joy of Kosher. From 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Old York Road Tem-
eration’s affinity for ages 21 to 45 — will take over the kitchen at Temple Beth ple-Beth Am in Abington, Geller will be sharing her story and some of her
Zion-Beth Israel in Rittenhouse Square to cook nourishing kosher meals for home- popular Passover recipes. Best of all, funds raised at the event will go toward
bound older adults. The meals, prepared lovingly from scratch, are packaged and Old York Road Kehillah’s ambulance campaign for American Friends of
picked up by KleinLife, which then distributes them to individuals in the greater Magen David Adom.
Philadelphia area unable to prepare food for themselves due to illness or poverty. An eminent kosher chef representing the Orthodox community and its
The program, which always sells out quickly, requires no expert cooking skills love of food and family through her bestselling cookbooks and appearances
but provides a fun, creative opportunity to perform a mitzvah. “People tend to on The Today Show, Geller is the founder and CEO of the Kosher Media Net-
enjoy being hands on and feeling like they’re really part of something,” explained work and in 2010 launched the Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller.
Melanie Gerchberg, NextGen Director. “The fact that they’re cooking with love Interestingly enough, Geller had a secular Jewish upbringing and hardly
and providing for people within the community gives them the chance to see the ever set foot in the kitchen while growing up. Her initial introduction to
impact and have a good time while doing it.” kosher cuisine started at New York University, where she began to live a more
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Torah Portion
It’s Not the World of Purim CANDLE LIGHTING
That Is Upside Down
March 2 5:36 p.m.
March 9 5:43 p.m.
BY RABBI ALANA SUSKIN vasive. We should live in a world His father said, “My son, you rabbi was the one with political are reminded, as Mordechai
in which children are safe and have seen a clear world.” power, she should have cried reminds Esther, “If you do not
Parshat Ki Tisa neighbors help each other out, in The rabbis explain that out to him; it is that other rabbi speak up at this time, then
ONE THEME ASSOCIATED which we are all able to provide what Rav Yosef saw was in the who would be held responsible relief and deliverance will rise
with Purim is everything is for our families, and racism and world to come: The great Rabbi by heaven. to the Jews from another place,
upside down. This idea, taken xenophobia are pages in a history Shmuel sat at the feet of his but you and your father’s house
from a phrase in the book of book. But we do not. student, Rav Yehudah, instead The message of nahafoch hu, will perish … and who knows
Esther, v’nahafoch hu, is usu- is then a bit different than the whether you did not come to
ally presented in a lightheart- On Purim, the wicked are ultimately defeated. one we usually think of. The be raised to power just for such
ed way: Purim as a day in We have no such guarantees. clear world is the one in which a time as this?”
which we laugh and play, wear we speak out — even when
masks, eat sweets. The phrase, A passage in the Talmud of what should be the normal we’re the lowly ones. It is this We often talk about the
after all, comes at the moment (Pesachim 50a) describes an order of the world. world, the one we live in, which absence of God in the Purim
in the Purim story when fate incident in which Rav Yosef, The reason for the inversion is the true upside-down world. story. But this is another rever-
is reversed: “The very day on son of Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi, was that once, Rav Yehudah sal. It is in our world that God
which the enemies of the Jews became ill and almost died. was learning from Shmuel, On Purim, the wicked are is hidden, even while we call on
had expected to get them in When he returned to health, and a woman “came and cried ultimately defeated. We have God’s name constantly. But on
their power, the opposite hap- his father asked him, “What did before him” for help. Shmuel no such guarantees. On Purim, Purim, we are reminded that
pened” (v’nahafoch hu). you see when you were about ignored her. the brave are rewarded, the there is a world where morals
to die?” He replied, “I saw an Rav Yehudah pointed out honest triumph, the weak are are clear, and that that is the
But in reality, everything inverted world. The powerful to Shmuel that he had an obli- saved. That is the clear world. world to which we are com-
being turned upside down isn’t were insignificant, while the gation to help her, and Shmuel But it is not ours. In our world, manded to aspire. l
so delightful. The feeling that the insignificant were raised up.” responded that since another the great shift the blame, the
world is not as it should be is per- weak are taken advantage of Rabbi Alana Suskin is managing
and the honest are ignored. editor of Jewschool.com.
On Purim, though, we
Soup The Souper Bowl Soup Cookoff event saw more than 300 attendees sample more than a dozen soups before a We chose our winners based
on three categories: tradition-
Continued from Page 4 talk by Merrill Reese. Photo by Mark Kogan al, creative and international.
Unknown to us while judg-
and some admittedly less than technically it was. And with it to have the same carefree men- rant, Barclay Caterers, Ben ing, Steve Stein’s Famous won
humbling — provided by local came memorable scenes from tality when we’re her age. and Irv’s Deli and Restaurant, both the traditional and cre-
restaurants. All of the mon- the evening. A special shout- Curds ‘N Whey, Drake Tav- ative categories with a flavorful
ey raised benefits hurricane out goes to the older woman There initially weren’t ern, Marzano Ristorante, Steve mushroom barley soup and a
relief aid for those still facing who sampled a piece of tortilla enough chairs for all; guests Stein’s Famous Deli, Grant Pla- smoky cabbage borscht soup,
the aftermath of the damage that was meant to accompa- were encouraged to sample za II, and Olive Lucy. which also won the people’s
in Houston. ny one competing soup — for soups, schmooze and stroll on choice. Curds ‘N Whey won
us. Instead, she took it off our to the next, to which one wom- While we appreciate all of the international division for
Temple Emanuel, specifi- judges table, took a bite and an scoffed, “But where do I sit?!” their efforts, some soups were its tortilla chowder.
cally, in Houston suffered $3 threw it in the trash. We hope — let’s just say ones we’d kind-
million worth in damages to Participating restaurants ly say “no thank you” to. Surprisingly, only one
its synagogue, and many con- included Argana Tree Restau- matzah ball soup made an
gregants are still without their appearance, though we filled
homes. It also hosted its own up on many other traditional
soup cookoff fundraiser, which barley variations — lots and
partially inspired Beth Am’s. lots and lots of barley.
As such, Beth Am connected
with the synagogue to donate It’s like an extra-Jewish
a portion of the funds to their Reading Terminal scene. The
rebuilding efforts. evening was the culmination
of the quintessential deli expe-
Unlike other food competi- rience: It’s loud, it’s crowded,
tions, this one came equipped people are cranky and unhappy
with plenty of (typical Jewish) and hungry and complaining. l
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THURSDAY, MARCH 1 of Shabbat through yogic movement, SATURDAY, MARCH 3
meditation and song with Deborah
Morning Megillah Reading. Glassman at 10 a.m. Participants should Israeli Film Festival.
Join the Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel wear comfortable clothes and bring a This year marks an important milestone in Israel’s history, its 70th birthday. To celebrate the occasion, the Israeli
community for a megillah reading in mat if possible; mats at the synagogue Film Festival of Philadelphia (IFF) will showcase the best films that trace that region’s history beginning March
the chapel at 8:30 a.m. Bring a noisy, are limited. No registration required. 3 at International House at 8 p.m. and running through March 25. Movies will be shown all around Philadelphia
boxed non-perishable food item to use Child care is available beginning at 9:45 and in the suburbs: Ritz East, Kimmel Center, Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Gratz College, Jack M. Barrack Hebrew
as your grogger. We will donate these a.m. 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia. Academy, and Uptown! in West Chester. Check iffphila.com for a full schedule. 3701 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.
food items to a local food bank. 300 S.
18th St., Philadelphia. Snack Bag Packing.
Following worship services,
Adult Education: Congregation Beth Or fulfills the
Maimonides Cafe. commandment to give gifts to the
Join Rabbi Stacy Rigler at Reform poor on Purim at 7:30 p.m. Help pack
Congregation Keneseth Israel at 11:30 3,000 snack bags to be distributed
a.m. $10 per class if not an adult ed through Manna on Main Street to the
member. For more information, call 215- Boys & Girls Club of Lansdale. 239
887-8700. 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Welsh Road, Maple Glen.
Purim Party. Torah, Yoga, Meditation, Song. Guy Amir and Hanan Savyon, the acclaimed writers and stars behind Israeli TV mega-hits such as Scarred,
West Philly Orchestra, Philly’s own Balkan Join Beth Sholom Congregation for
and klezmer brass band, joins up with the Torah Yoga with Leah Weisman at 10 Asfur and Ma Bakarish, play partners in crime in the politically incorrect caper Maktub. iffphila.com
Philadelphia Klezmer All-Stars, featuring a.m. in the lower lobby. Weave a yoga
trumpeter Susan Watts and trombonist practice that will tap into your inner
Dan Blacksberg, to bring you a joyous wisdom, strength, joy and healing
Purim celebration at World Cafe Live at 8 capabilities. Deepen your prayer life
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Art Exhibit. Trivia Night. in the issues of women’s wellness. Predicting the Oscars. RDC from 2 to 4 p.m. The open house
Art has always been at the center Join Temple Sholom in Broomall at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Barbara Join the Sisterhood of Old York will include fun activities, info session
of Berny Brownstein’s world. The 7 p.m. for a night of fun and trivia and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Road Temple-Beth Am at 9:30 a.m. and a tour. Questions? Contact Assistant
Philadelphia native fell in love with art with Rabbi Peter Rigler as our emcee. Center of JFCS. $36. 345 Montgomery to hear professor emeritus Moylan Director Eileen Graub at eileeng@
in first grade, winning a poster contest Snacks, desserts, fantastic raffles, Ave., Bala Cynwyd. Mills discuss “Oscar Buzz.” This is ramahpoconos.org or 215-885-8556.
for a “flower week” at the time. From BYOB. Create your own team of eight one of the most competitive Oscar 7601 Old York Road, Elkins Park.
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encourage Brownstein artistically, of the event. Adults only. $18/person Program. up for grabs, with no clear winner in Music Performance.
leading to a scholarship at Simon with all proceeds benefiting the Etta Renowned breast cancer physician sight. So let’s see what we can do to Piano duo Dmitry and Olga Borisovsky
Gratz High School and the University Natalie Rosenblatt Preschool. Call Rachel Brem, who is known for straighten out this tangled thread. for will perform works by Jewish composers
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Brownstein Group. His art will be on prevention and why mammograms Ahuvim at 6:30 pm. Admission is free;
display at Old City Jewish Art Center Bistro Amit. are not enough at 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. Matzah Factory Workshop. donations are encouraged. For more
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Chapter for a fun motzei Shabbat will have the opportunity for genetic and jkidphilly present the Matzah Drexel Road, Philadelphia.
SATURDAY, MARCH 3 evening featuring bistro fare and testing available on-site following Factory Workshop from 11 a.m. to
musical entertainment by Jasafar each session. Light refreshments will noon at Ohev Shalom. This will be MONDAY, MARCH 5
Torah, Bagels, Coffee. Blues Band. Call 410-484-2223 for be served. Call 215-646-5806 for a fun and interactive experience for
Begin Shabbat morning at Old York more information. Private home. more information. 239 Welsh Road, families with young children of ages Good Kings and Bad Kings.
Road Temple-Beth Am with an Maple Glen. 2 through 8 years old. The program The Judaic Studies Program and the
interactive, engaging discussion of the SUNDAY, MARCH 4 teaches children how matzah is made Department of English and Philosophy
weekly portion including bagels and Lego Party. with concepts about the Passover of Drexel University present “Good
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Shabbat service at 10:15 a.m. Casual Jewish Family and Children’s Service grandfriends for a Lego Party. Spend will make, bake and take home their in the Book of Kings,” a lecture by
dress is appropriate and everyone is Ma’oz invites you to our third annual the afternoon doing crafts, building very own matzah. There is no cost Alison Joseph at the Posen Library of
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perimenopausal years. Join other to 5 p.m. at Legoland Discovery Center monarchies of Israel and Judah during
Shabbat Yoga. women in their “almost 40s and at the Plymouth Meeting Mall. Call 215- Ramah Open House. the 10th to sixth centuries BCE. She
Join Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel in an better” for a morning of education 320-0402. 500 W. Germantown Pike, Join us at Ramah Day Camp to see our will explore the model of the king and
alternative spiritual journey into the heart and inspiration from leading experts Plymouth Meeting. beautiful campus and learn more about the ways that the biblical historian
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helps us read and understand this if not an adult-ed member. For more 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park. and how storytelling can redeem us chapter, part of a national organization
history. Free and open to the public. information, call 215-887-8700. 8339 all. The only requirement to join this of Jewish and Muslim American women,
Call 215-895-6388. Drexel University, Old York Road, Elkins Park. TUESDAY, MARCH 6 group is that you have read the book. is one of 150 across the United States
33rd and Market streets, Philadelphia. Free and open to the public. For more and Canada. The meeting will be held at
Telephone Talk. Artist-in-Residence. information, call 215-887-8700. The Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel.
Intro to Prayer Book Hebrew. This talk at Main Line Reform Temple Mordechai Rosenstein creates myriad Meyers Library, 2nd Floor, 8339 Old Luncheon: $20 for members and $25
Learning to read and understand basic at 7:30 p.m. will take a look at the pieces utilizing vibrant colors and flowing York Road, Elkins Park. for guests. To attend the program only
Hebrew opens a world of opportunities telephone as an example of how lines that transform the art of Hebrew at 1 p.m., non-members pay $5. For
for worship. Would you like to be able American technological culture shaped calligraphy into a modern day feast for Lunch and Learn information, call 215-862-5114. 8339 Old
to comfortably follow along in the the experience of Jewish immigrants the eyes. Visit with the artist, see his Noontime Torah. York Road, Elkins Park.
prayer book? Join Temple Beth Zion- in the first half of the 20th century. works on display (available for purchase) Discussion of the parsha of the week.
Beth Israel at 6 p.m. to learn the basics From ads to vaudeville routines to and watch him paint a new masterpiece This session will be led by Rabbi Ira Jewish Lecture Series.
of Hebrew reading, pronunciation and op-eds, the phone was a focus of as artist-in-residence at Congregation Flax at noon at BDO USA, LLP. 1801 West Laurel Hill Cemetery presents
comprehension. This is a class for those anxiety about immigration, ethnic Beth Or. There will be interactive Market St., 17th floor, Philadelphia. “Traditional Jewish Burial Practices:
with no background in the language, identity and religious difference. It programming throughout the week for Practical and Spiritual Guidelines”
even if you can’t tell alef from tof. impacted the Jewish community and all ages. Visit bethor.org for specific Lunch and Learn as its March topic for its Jewish
Running through April 30, this class cultural connection in surprising ways. events and to RSVP. 239 Welsh Road, Noontime Torah. lecture series. Exploration of rituals,
will provide a strong foundation for Organized by Herbert D. Katz Center Maple Glen. Discussion of the parsha of the week practices and spiritual wisdom of
liturgical Hebrew. $120 tuition includes for Advanced Judaic Studies, University in Elkins Park. Rabbi Bob Layman will Jewish burial, which focus on caring
the textbook Alef isn’t Tough. 300 S. of Pennsylvania. Call 610-649-7800. TUESDAY, MARCH 6 lead the group at noon. Congregation for the body, for the mourners and
18th St., Philadelphia. 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. Adath Jeshurun Library, 7763 Old York for the soul. Moderated by Rabbi
Book Discussion Group. Road, Elkins Park. Linda Holtzman and Patricia Quigley.
Adult Education: The Cradle Emotional Challenges in the Reform Congregation Keneseth 7:30 p.m. All programs to take
Will Rock. Age of Retirement. Israel adult book group will discuss NCJW Program. place at West Laurel Hill’s Atrium
Join Reform Congregation Keneseth Join Beth Sholom Congregation for Nine Folds Make a Paper Swan by The National Council of Jewish Women and are free of charge, but RSVP
Israel at 7 p.m. for a discussion of The “Inter-generational Challenges and Ruth Gilligan at 12:30 p.m. Three Greater Philadelphia Section, at its by emailing events@westlaurelhill.
Cradle Will Rock. A true story of politics Opportunities” with Stephen Goldberg intertwining voices span the 20th meeting and luncheon at 11:30 a.m., com. for more information, contact
and art in the 1930s U.S., focusing on from 7:30 to 9 p.m. $10 each session. century to tell the unknown story of will present a program featuring four Rabbi David Levin at 484-679-6402
a leftist musical drama and attempts Registration: info@spiritualwell- the Jews in Ireland. A heartbreaking members of the Philadelphia Chapter of
to stop its production. $10 per class being.org or 215-887-1342, ext. 109. portrait of what it means to belong, the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom. The See Calendar, Page 26
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tops all offers for your Cantor Annelise Ocanto, resident senses. Facilitated by Sara Wenger, awards. Zweibel will share his new exposed infants, withdrawal and long-
diamonds & jewelry. cantor at Ohev Shalom of Bucks each session will take you through a book, For This We Left Egypt? A term effects. This free event is open to
County, will lead a music class for different experience. Starts March 7 at Passover Haggadah for Jews and the public. RSVP to Michele LeMasney:
We can pay more because toddlers and caregivers titled “Tots 11 a.m. with “Poetry and Food.” Can Those Who Love Them, at Har Zion mlemasney@openarmsadoption.
we know the true value. and Caregivers Music with Cantor you find inspiration in an onion? A Temple at 7 p.m. $18 to $25. Call 610- net or 609-694-2626. 6:30 p.m. at
Immediate cash for one Annelise” from 10 to 10:30 a.m. twice cup of tea? A simple piece of bread? 667-5000. 1500 Hagys Ford Road, The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky
piece or an entire each month until April 25. Bring Nourish mind, body and soul with Penn Valley. Enrichment Center of JFCS. 345
collection. your toddlers and caregivers to this poems that connect your favorite Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd.
complimentary event, so they can foods to the written word. Continues One Song.
201 Old York Road • Jenkintown, PA learn Jewish music in a joyful setting. weekly through March 21. Call 267- A special event crafted for Israel’s Yiddish Dance 101.
Snacks will be included. RSVP by 256-2018 for more information. 70th birthday, One Song is an The Gershman Y is excited to present
(215) 885-7070 calling 215-322-9595. 944 Second The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky interactive performance by the a new three-part dance series
Street Pike, Richboro. Enrichment Center of JFCS, 345 ensemble ARTolerance that will featuring Yiddish dance master
Open Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd. celebrate the diversity and harmony Steven Lee Weintraub. The series will
10am - 4:30pm Nachmanides. of Israel’s multicultural society. The introduce participants to a number of
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am Lunch and Learn Noontime program at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Yiddish dance concepts, stylings and
Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday welcomes congregant Deena Schuman Torah. Zion-Beth Israel features performers vocabulary and have you moving in no
in a presentation about Nachmanides; Discussion of the parsha of the week. of varying Jewish and Arab musical time. No dance experience required.
Calendar his life, beliefs, writings and place in This session will be led by Rabbi Gary heritages, highlighting the unique This introduction class features
the Spanish Jewish community. 10 Charlestein at 12:30 p.m. at Offices perspective of each distinct voice, lessons on how to dance to klezmer
Continued from Page 25 a.m. The program is in conjunction of Premier Dental Products Co. All but also teasing out their similarities, music, focusing on basic styling of the
with the Lincow Institute of Adult are welcome. 1710 Romano Drive, until those individual voices merge improvisational Freylekhs and Khosidl,
or [email protected]. 321 Education. For more information, call Norristown. beautifully into one song — a blend and other essential repertoire,
Belmont Ave., Bala Cynwyd. 215-886-8000. 971 Old York Road, that is the sound of Israel herself. $13 including the Bulgar and Zhok. 7 p.m.
Abington. Author Event: Alan Zweibel. to $18. Call 215-735-5148. 300 S. 18th $15 to $50. Call 215-545-4400 for
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 Pondering Pesach? Why not plan to St., Philadelphia. more information. 401 S. Broad St.,
Poetry with a Meaning. add some levity to your seder with Philadelphia.
Tots and Caregivers Music. Join Jewish Family and Children’s guidance from Alan Zweibel, one THURSDAY, MARCH 8
Service for a three-part poetry and of the original Saturday Night Live Travel to Oz.
creative writing series to delights the writers and winner of five Emmy Adult Education: Exit West. Tiferet Bet Israel presents The
Join Reform Congregation Keneseth Wizard of Oz. Mark your calendars
SAVE $5 per ticket using promo code: EXPONENT* Israel at 11:30 a.m. to discuss Exit and join us for this family-friendly
West by Mohsin Hamid, reviewed romp. Performances March 8 at 7:30
MWAedRnes2da1y by Emilie Passow. The writing is p.m., March 10 at 7:30 p.m., March 11
exquisite, it’s short and the topic is at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets available
Verizon Hall • 8 PM the impact of a world of immigrants at tbibluebell.org. $15 to $35. 1920
on a specific couple, on communities, Skippack Pike, Blue Bell.
JEWISH MUSIC FOR VOICES AND ORGAN and on the world as we know it. It’s
a very imaginative novel, probing, The U.S.-Israel Relationship.
GROUPS OF 10+ SAVE! thoughtful, and thought-provoking, Daniel Shapiro, former U.S.
without political bias. $10. For more Ambassador to Israel, will share his
[email protected] | 215.790.5883 information, call 215-887-8700. 8339 experience serving for five-and-a-
Old York Road, Elkins Park. half years under President Obama,
*Per-ticket and per-order fees will apply. Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets. All sales are final. No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations. as well as his views on the current
Caregiver Support Group. situation in the Middle East, at Temple
Are you parenting an adult child Beth Hillel-Beth El at 8 p.m. Shapiro
with special needs, physical and/ draws on more than 20 years in senior
or mental illness, disability, chronic foreign policy and national security
illness? Would you like to be part of positions in the U.S. government.
a support group to share your and Among his major contributions
your children’s challenges, struggles, as ambassador were negotiating
and accomplishments? Beth Sholom the $38 billion Memorandum of
Congregation will hold a bimonthly Understanding for U.S. military aid to
support group led by Barbara Pavelka Israel, unprecedented public outreach
at 7 p.m. Questions/RSVP: info@ in fluent Hebrew to Israel’s diverse
spiritualwell-being.org or 215-887- communities, and a 40 percent
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Elkins Park. reception will follow, dietary laws
observed. Free and open to the public.
Opioid Workshop for For more information, contact Abbey
Adoptive Parents. Frank at [email protected] or
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#322 $699,000 2 BRs, 2 Baths #403 $699,000 2 BRs, 2 Baths $315,000 2 BRs, 2 Baths VALERIE RHORER, EXECUTRIX, Sharon A. Rothberg, Executors, c/o LLOYD CHARLES PERLMUTTER EDWARD H. HARRIS, EXECUTOR,
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ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES persons having claims or demands late of Philadelphia, PA. Salvatore Late of Montgomery County, persons having claims or demands
against the estate of the decedent Cantillo and Albert Marchetti, Jr., Pennsylvania LETTERS OF ADMIN- against the estate of the decedent
Estate of Clara J. Gressel ESTATE OF DONNA M. MARTELLI, ESTATE OF DONNIE HUGH RYDER, to make known the same and all c/o Paul J. Perpiglia, Esq., Per- ISTRATION on the above Estate to make known the same and all
Gressel, Clara J. late of Phil- DECEASED. DECEASED. persons indebted to the decedent piglia & Assocs., 1332 Jackson St., have been granted to the under- persons indebted to the decedent
adelphia, PA. Donna Malkowski Late of Philadelphia County, PA. Late of Philadelphia County, PA. to make payment without delay to Philadelphia, PA 19148, Executors. signed, who request all persons to make payment without delay to
and Robert C. Malkowski, Co-Ex- LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on STEVEN MITCHELL and DIANA Paul J. Perpiglia, Esq. having claims or demands against ANDREW SKALSKI, EXECUTOR,
ecutors. above Estate have been granted to the above Estate have been gran- SANTORO, ADMINISTRATORS, c/o Perpiglia & Assocs. the estate of the decedent to make 5326 Penn Street, Philadelphia, PA
Robert C. Malkowski the undersigned, who request all ted to the undersigned, who re- David A. Applebaum, Esq., 101 1332 Jackson St. known the same and all persons in- 19124,
639 Sweetwater Dr. persons having claims or demands quest all persons having claims or Greenwood Ave., 5th Fl., Jenkin- Philadelphia, PA 19148 debted to the decedent to make Or to his Attorney:
Feasterville, PA 19053 against the estate of the decedent demands against the estate of the town, PA 19046, ESTATE OF MARIE FEDERICI, DE- payment without delay to Michael MARK D. FREEMAN
to make known the same and all decedent to make known the same Or to their Attorney: CEASED. P. Gaughan and Michele Lizzi Ad- P.O. Box 457
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR DANIELLE MARTELLI-BLACK, EX- delay to DONNA DeSIMONE, AD- 101 Greenwood Ave., 5th Fl. above Estate have been granted to Suite 107 Hatboro, PA 19040 Or to pinterest.com/jewishexponent
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CALL 215.832.0749 FOR DETAILS Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Suite 417, Philadelphia, PA 19131, DECEASED. against the estate of the decedent 2935 Byberry Road, Suite 107
Or to her Attorney: Or to her Attorney: Late of Philadelphia to make known the same and all Hatboro, PA 19040
AMY H. BESSER JEFFREY B. FIRST LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on persons indebted to the decedent Estate of Vera Catherine Bonetti
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cedent to make payment without HARRY METKA Perpiglia & Assocs.
delay to Gregory Alexander, Admin- 4802 Neshaminy Blvd., Ste. 9 1332 Jackson St.
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32 MARCH 1, 2018 ALPER GOLDBERG
Alan D. Alper, age 75, died on February 21, Milton L. Goldberg, February 24, 2018, of
2018. He was the owner of his own roofing Voorhees, NJ, formerly of Wynnewood, PA.
company who resided in Philadelphia, PA. Husband of Rae Goldberg. Father of Dr.
Husband of Sandra (nee Fingerman); father Mindy (Charles Rose) Goldberg Rose and the
of Steven (Catherine) Alper and Brian (Karen) late Dr. Arlene Goldberg Muchnick. Grand-
Alper; brother of Rita (Morris) Sendler, Joyce father of Jill (Mark) Liflander, Dr. Barry (Kate)
(Bruce) Rachlin, Lois (Alan) Rosenthal, and Muchnick, Allison Moss, Joshua (Dr. Allison)
Steve (Mary) Avchin; and grandfather of Rose and Ian Rose. Great grandfather of Lily
Daniel Alper. Contributions in his memory and Ruby Liflander, Sterling and Clio Much-
may be made to Temple Menora-Keneseth nick, and Max and Jake Rose. Brother of
Chai, 4301 Tyson Avenue, Phila., PA 19135. Louise Colin and the late Shirley Kessler. In-
terment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S Hill, NJ. Contributions can be made to a char-
RAPHAEL-SACKS ity of the donor’s choice.
PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc.
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of your Joan Tieman Baxt, age 81, passed away Barbara “Babs” Goleman (nee Wekselman)
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loved long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s Dis- Myla and son-in-law Chris Rogers, Dear sis-
one … ease. Joan was the loving and beloved wife of ter-in-law to Janet Felgoise; Dearest Beloved
Benjamin Baxt. Joan was the loving and be- Friend to Caren Ozer; Devoted "Bubbie" to
CALL loved mother of Elisa Baxt. Joni enjoyed Natalie and Philip Rogers. Preceded by: Be-
215-832-0749 OR 0750 spending time with family and friends, travel, loved Husband Joel, Beloved Sister Natalie
the theatre, reading and the Philadelphia Or- Margolis, Beloved Daughter Caren (Eric)
TO PLACE YOUR chestra. She was a graduate of Temple Uni- Strong. Loved Guardian Health Angels;
YAHRTZEIT AD. versity, having attended their school of Ra- Chastity Sun Carter and Micheline Lafleur,
dio and Telecommunications. Joni worked for also loved by many Nieces, Nephews, Cous-
classified@ Philadelphia’s TV channel 3 and the Lower ins and Friends. Contributions in her memory
jewishexponent.com Merion School District. Joni also performed may be made to your favorite charity.
with a Summer Stock Theatre Company on
Cape Cod, during her college days. Services GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
were private. Friends will be notified of a RAPHAEL-SACKS
planned Life Celebration. In lieu of flowers,
donations in Joni’s honor, may be made to GOREN
the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s
research. Arrangements by West Laurel Hill Emanuel Goren on February 18, 2018. Hus-
Funeral Home, Inc., Bala Cynwyd, PA. band of Marcia (nee Schatz). Father of Brad-
ford (Michelle) Goren and Jodi Goren-Rode
www.WestLaurelHill.com (Darryl). Grandfather of Richard, Noah and
Zachary Goren, Ethan and Benjamin Rode.
FELZER Contributions in his memory may be made to
the Abramson Center for Jewish Life, 1425
Arlene Linda Felzer (nee Friedman) February Horsham Rd., North Wales PA 19454.
23, 2018 of Havertown, PA. Beloved wife of
Murray Felzer; loving mother of Michelle (Mi- GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
chael) Tannenbaum and Cherie Felzer; dear RAPHAEL-SACKS
sister of Gail Lubeck and Susan Friedman;
cherished grandmother of Ella and Jacob HALPERN
Tannenbaum. Relatives and friends were in-
vited to services Tuesday, 2pm, at Joseph Gloria Halpern (nee Rosenthal), of San
Levine & Sons Memorial Chapels, Inc. 2811 Leandro, CA, age 91, died on February 20,
West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008. In- 2018. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin; lov-
terment Private. Contributions in her memory ing mother of Jill (Bob) Hartmann and Har-
may be made to the Syzygy Dance Project riet (Bruce) Skelly; loving grandmother of
www.svzvgvdanceproject.org or FORCE- Fa- Alexis Skelly. Relatives and friends were in-
cing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered www.fa- vited to services Wednesday, March 7, 2018,
cingourrisk.org 10:00am, Joseph Levine & Sons Memorial
Chapel, 4737 Street Road, Trevose, PA. Int.
JOSEPH LEVINE and SON Roosevelt Memorial Park. Contributions may
be made to the American Macular Degenera-
GELBART tion Foundation, P.O. Box 515 Northampton,
MA 01061-0515 or to a charity of the donor’s
Beatrice Gelbart (nee Dobronska), Holocaust choice.
survivor on Feb. 19, 2018. Beloved wife of
the late Joseph; Loving mother of Renee JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
(Mitchell) Satalof and the late Richard Gel-
bart; Mother-in-law of Terri Gelbart; Devoted KOTZKER
grandmother of Evan Gelbart, Eric Gelbart
and Sam Satalof. Contributions in her Sylvia Kotzker (nee Goldenberg), on Feb. 21,
memory may be made to National 2018. Wife of the late Abe, mother of Marilyn
Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Ste (Harvey) Wasserman and Norman (Tobey)
800, Miami, FL 33131. Kotzker, grandmother of Andrea (Matthew)
Kurtz, Robin Levitan, Sharon Damsker and
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S Richard (Dari) Kotzker; also survived by 9
RAPHAEL-SACKS great grandchildren. Relatives and friends
were invited to services Friday 1 P.M. at
Joseph Levine and Sons Memorial Chapel,
4737 Street Road, Trevose. Interment Sha-
lom Memorial Park. Contributions in her
memory may be made to the Alzheimer's As-
sociation, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Phila.,
PA 19106 or the American Cancer Society,
1626 Locust St., Phila., PA 19103.
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
KRANCER
Ronald A. Krancer, February 18, 2018; of Vil-
lanova, PA; beloved husband of the late Anne
(nee Oxler); loving father of Michael Krancer
(Barbara) and Wendy Krancer Twing (David)
and former father-in-law to Susan Krancer;
cherished grandfather of David (Fernanda),
Kara, Bayard Brown, Lior (Christine) and
Brooke. Services and Interment are private.
Contributions in his memory may be made to
the Edna Young Gordon Healthy Brain and
Memory Center, 135 South Bryn Mawr Ave.,
Suite 110, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES
LEVIN STEIN WIGRIZER A RESOLUTION OF THE
ABRAMSON CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE
Ruth Levin (nee Moskowitz) on February 24, Nola Stein (nee Kolins) On February 21, Leon G Wigrizer, beloved husband of the late The Board of Trustees of the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center for
2018 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late 2018. Beloved wife of the late Philip Stein. Dee Wigrizer, beloved father of Steven G. Jewish Life record with sorrow the passing of their esteemed colleague
Robert Levin. Loving mother of Shelli (Ken) Devoted mother of Fred (Abbie) Stein, Shel- Wigrizer and Fay Adams; adoring grandfath- and friend
Krevitz and Harriet (Ray) Guim. Adored ley (Andrew) Rosen and Harvey (Katherine er of Justin, Michael, David, Danny, Jennie
grandmother of Ellyn (Todd) Fine, Ben Robinson) Stein. Cherished “Mom-Mom” of and Shari; great grandfather to Hunter and Ronald Krancer
(Amanda) Krevitz, Johanna (Alex) Roberts Deena, Sadie, Benjamin, Neil, Elysa (Neil) and Jacob; a friend to many, and example to all,
and Rachel Guim. Cherished great grand- Rob (Rachel), Loving Great grandmother of died peacefully February 24, 2018 at the age whose commitment to philanthropy benefited the seniors served by the
mother of Ezra, Noam and Nathan. Contribu- Madison, Graham, Zosha and Laszlo. Nola re- of 90, in the company of his family at his Abramson Center, and whose life serves as an example of kindness
tions in her memory may be made to Ha- tired from many years as a classroom aide at home in the Hopkinson House in Phil- and generosity to the entire community.
dassah, 1518 Walnut Street, 4th Fl., Phila. PA Gratz and Solis-Cohen, after working 20 adelphia. Mr. Wigrizer was born in Lawrence, Mr. Krancer joined the Board of the Abramson Center for Jewish Life in
19102 or the Cong. of Shaare Shamayim, years with her husband in their deli/super- Massachusetts to Morris and Jennie 1998. Along with his wife Anne, of blessed memory, he was a long-time
9768 Verree Rd., Phila. PA 19115. market in Mayfair. She was active in B’nai Wigrizer, both of whom narrowly escaped the supporter of both the Abramson Center and its predecessor agency,
Brith, PTA’s, and Sisterhood. Paul’s Run res- pogroms in the Ukraine and Soviet Russia. the Philadelphia Geriatric Center. His unyielding generosity helped to
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S idents and staff will remember Nola for her Growing up, he attended Arlington element- provide needed services to seniors throughout the Philadelphia area,
RAPHAEL-SACKS participation in activities, always with a smile. ary school in Lawrence, Chauncy Hall Prep, including through his major support of the Edna Young Gordon Healthy
Contributions may be made in Nola’s and Northeastern College. In 1950, he gradu- Brain and Memory Center in Bryn Mawr, one of Abramson’s newest
PECK memory to Anti-Defamation League, 1500 ated cum laude from Boston University initiatives. Additionally, Mr. Krancer has been the lead sponsor of
Market Street, Suite 2415, West Tower, Phil- School of Law. In 1951, he married to De- Abramson’s annual Golf Outing since 2008 and a major contributor
Norman Robert Peck on February 17, 2018 at adelphia, PA 19102. vora (Dee) Anne Gordon of Nashua, New to both the Annual Fund and the Rainbow Ball, Abramson’s annual
the age of 83. Beloved husband of Arlene Hampshire, who he met while she was a stu- fundraising gala, where he was honored with the Family Award in 2011.
(nee Aptoff); Loving father of Howard GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S dent at Wellesley College. They lived togeth- His philanthropy to both Jewish and non-Jewish causes reflects a
(Nancy), Scott (Carol) and Jonathan (Terri); RAPHAEL-SACKS er with their family in Philadelphia up until life filled with compassion and endless giving to improve the lives of
Devoted grandfather of Jeremiah, Annie the time of her death in 2015. Following others. The Abramson Center and our entire Jewish community were
(Jeremy), Brittany, Jenna, Kami and Mara; TONIK graduation, Mr. Wigrizer practiced law in truly fortunate to have been the beneficiary of Ron’s time, leadership
Adoring great-grandfather of Judah; Long- Lawrence, Massachusetts until 1953, when and enduring tzedakah.
time friend of Joseph Goldman. Contribu- Albert Burton Tonik, age 92, February 22, he accepted a position as staff attorney with To his children Michael (Barbara) Krancer and Wendy Krancer (David)
tions in his memory may be made to Michael 2018, of Ambler, PA; beloved partner of S. the IRS in Philadelphia. Over the coming Twing; former daughter-in-law Susan Krancer; his grandchildren; and
J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Gail Sussman and former husband of the late years, Mr. Wigrizer quickly moved up the all who mourn his passing, the Board of Trustees of the Madlyn and
PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or Louise Tonik (nee Tillery); loving father and ranks, taking on increasing responsibilities, Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life offer this expression of
www.michaeljfox.org inspiration of Susan Tonik and David Tonik; culminating in his appointment as Regional profound sympathy. May they find solace in the knowledge that his
devoted grandfather to Lisa Moran, Paul Counsel for the Mid-Atlantic Division. There- dedication, generosity and good works will serve as a living tribute to
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S Bedesem, Shanna Bedesem and Victoria after, he was promoted to national positions him and will benefit future generations.
RAPHAEL-SACKS Tonik; brother to Edith Borden (Tonik) and in Revenue, serving as Director of the Crimin-
the late Ethel Gillman (Tonik); and also loved al Tax Division and Deputy Chief Counsel. Howard J. Davis, Esq. Carol A. Irvine
RAIZES by many other relatives and friends. Ser- During his career with Revenue, he was in- Chairman of the Board President and CEO
vices and interment Sunday, February 25 at volved in many high profile cases, including
Sarah "Sue" Raizes (nee Gordon) of Tucson, Montefiore Cemetery. Albert was born July 1, the prosecution of Congressman Edward
AZ (formerly of Philadelphia) passed away on 1925 in Philadelphia, PA to Samuel Myer Gallagher of New Jersey. In addition, in he
January 17, 2018 at the age of almost 105 Tonik and Sadie Tonik (nee Fox). After re- was given sole responsibility for the investig- We Buy Houses in “As-Is” condition.
years. Beloved wife of the late Sam Raizes, turning from service during WWII, he atten- ation into the propriety of then-President Nix- No inspections or repairs are ever required.
loving mother of Sharon (Art) Triester and ded college to receive a B.S. in Physics. He on’s tax filings. In 1978, he became the No clean-out fee. Just remove your mementoes.
the late Myrna (Paul) Shalita. Adored grand- was hired by the new firm of Eckert-Mauchly Treasury Department’s first Inspector Gener- YOU choose: Settle this week, this month or anytime.
mother of Elliot (Victoria) Shalita, Stuart (Di- Computer Corporation to help build the next al under Michael Blumenthal and William A licensed & insured Firm. Buying houses since 2001.
ane) Triester, Marla (Knight) Hinman and the generation computer, UNIVAC 1. Upon re- Miller in the Carter administration. He organ- One call, one brief visit to the house and you're 100% done.
late Caryn Yaker. Survived by great-grand- tirement, he became a teacher of computer ized the office, formulated policies and pro-
children Sam, Jake and Grant Triester, Jef- engineering at Drexel University to share his cedures, and significantly impacted the De- Please call 215-‐515-‐0499. Ask for Jonathan or Rachel.
frey and Cooper Hinman and Carynna Shalita. passion with the next generation. His great partment’s Integrity Programs. He worked
As a life-long practitioner of "Tikkun Olam", hobbies were pulp magazine stories and on highly sensitive matters, and testified be- Chhaaii.. NeNweswfosrfpoer oppeleople
her good deeds benefited many. Contribu- artists and the sport of bowling. Contribu- fore Congressional subcommittees. He also whwohkonokwnowwewdoend’ton’t
tions in her memory may be made to the Mi- tions in his memory may be made to the took part in an investigation of family mem-
chael J Fox Foundation or the National Par- Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., bers of high ranking elected officials. He re- memaenasnpiscpediceteda.tea.
kinson's Foundation. Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or tired with the change of administrations in
www.alz.org 1981. Following nearly thirty years of service EveEryveTrhyuTrshduarysdinatyhein the
RUBIN in federal government, in 1985 Mr. Wigrizer JEWJEISWHIESXHPEOXNPEONNT ENT
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS was appointed the City of Philadelphia’s first andanaldl tahlel thimeetiomnelinoenline
Marilyn Rubin (nee Rappaport), age 90, died Inspector General by Mayor Wilson Goode, @[email protected].
on February 21, 2018. Wife of the late Jack; A following a national search. He was charged
mother of Neil (Faye), Steven (Sharon), and COMMUNITY with eliminating fraud, waste, abuse and cor- ForFhoormheodmeelivdeeryli,very,
Ron (Beth); grandmother of Scott (Lynn), REMEMBERS ruption. Working with law enforcement, he callc2a1l5l .281352..8037210.0. 710.
Perry, Joshua (Jessica), and Terry; and prosecuted a number of cases on the City’s
great-grandmother of Ella, Genevieve, MONTHLY ARCHIVES behalf. During his tenure, he was respons-
Jocelyn, and Julianna. Contributions in her OF JEWISH EXPONENT ible for nearly 400 corruption arrests and ad-
memory may be made to a charity of the DEATH NOTICES ARE ministrative job actions. When the adminis-
donor's choice. tration changed, he became Commissioner of
AVAILABLE ONLINE. Licenses and Inspections for several months,
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S during which time he initiated a number of
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.jewishexponent.com successful prosecutions of corrupt inspect-
ors. In 1991 he was appointed as SEPTA’s
SOLOMON first Inspector General, where he remained
until his retirement in 1997. Following his
Leonard Solomon, February 21, 2018, of long and distinguished career in government,
Boynton Beach Florida. Beloved husband of Mr. Wigrizer was a frequent speaker and con-
Sandra (nee Zatkow); loving father of Gary tributor on government ethics and integrity,
(Charlotte) Solomon, Michael (Elizabeth Jen- always emphasizing the fact that the vast ma-
kins) Solomon and the late Scott Solomon; jority of government employees were decent
cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Julie, and honorable men and woman, devoted to
Marc and Elana. Relatives and friends were public service. During his lifetime, he was an
invited to services Sunday, February 25th, accomplished amateur photographer, who
12pm at Joseph Levine & Sons Memorial exhibited his works worldwide, and was a fre-
Chapel, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, quent lecturer on advanced and novel photo-
PA. Interment at Mt. Sharon Cemetery. Con- graphic techniques. He also developed an in-
tributions in his memory may be made to terest in computers in the early days of their
JChai Organization, 274 Bryn Mawr Ave. Bryn development, and was a contributor to vari-
Mawr, PA 19010 www.jchai.org ous computer magazines. His intellectual
curiosity was always a part of his personality,
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS and drove him to excel in all he did. Contribu-
tions may be made to Historic Congregation
Honor the memory Kesher Israel, 412 Lombard Street, Phil-
of your loved one... adelphia, PA 19147.
Call 215.832.0749 to JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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Community More than 75 Har Zion Temple members of all ages volunteered to make more than
600 mishloach manot on Feb. 20. This marks the ninth year of this event, which was
NEWSMAKERS organized by Sisterhood chairpeople Madelyn Karasick and Shelley Brietling.
Rabbi Abraham Skorka was appointed as a professor at Saint Joseph’s
University this fall. Skorka, who has served for almost 20 years as the
rector of the Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano Marshall T. Meyer
in Buenos Aires, Argentina, will work with the University’s Institute for
Jewish-Catholic Relations to develop and expand its educational and
research programs with the goal of promoting deeper understanding
between Catholics and Jews.
Har Zion Temple volunteers
AFC Fitness held an event with special classes, workout routines and a raffle that
culminated in an appearance by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills, who took
photos with and signed autographs for more than 500 people. The event raised $2,500
for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rabbi Abraham Skorka
The Abramson Center for Jewish Life held its annual Florida board social
on Jan. 19 at the Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton, Fla. More than
110 people attended the event, which included a presentation given by
Abramson Center President and CEO Carol A. Irvine and Lankenau
Medical Center President Phil Robinson on the partnership between
Abramson and Main Line Health that led to Birnhak Transitional Care
at Lankenau Medical Center.
From left: AFC Fitness owner Staci Littman, Chloe Littman, Jake Littman, Sam Littman, AFC
Fitness owner Matt Littman and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills
Elaine and Irv Levin of Warminster and Boca Raton Leonard Glickman was named the JEWISHEXPONENT.COM
34 MARCH 1, 2018 Jewish Community Foundation of
Southern New Jersey’s executive
director. He has nearly 20 years
of experience as the CEO of non-
profits and 10 years of experience
in government, holding positions
for the late U.S. Sen. John Heinz
(R-Pa.) and at the Office of Refu-
gee Resettlement. Most recently, he
worked at the FJC-A Foundation of
Philanthropic Funds.
Leonard Glickman
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Community
The American Friends of Hebrew University, Mid-Atlantic Region/Philadelphia, American Jewish Committee (AJC) Philadelphia’s Latino-Jewish
introduced Benny Porat, director of the Israel Matz Institute for Jewish Law at the Coalition partnered with Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel for a
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, to members of the community during a weekend Feb. 18 concert, featuring mezzo-soprano Natalie Levin, in support
of events from Feb. 9 to 11. The weekend concluded with a study session at Lower of the people of Puerto Rico. All proceeds raised will go to Unidos
Merion Synagogue. Por Puerto Rico, an initiative developed by the First Lady of Puerto
Rico, Beatriz Rossello, to assist those affected by Hurricanes Irma
and Maria.
From left: AFHU Director Seth Bloom; Lower Merion Synagogue co-chair Amir Goldman; Benny Beth Robinson; AJC Philadelphia Chairman Fred Strober; AJC Regional
Porat; Lower Merion Synagogue co-chair Ronel Elul; and Chaim Saiman, professor of law at Director Marcia Bronstein; Tammy Hertzbach, AJC Philadelphia vice president
Villanova University for international affairs; Judge Nelson Diaz, AJC Philadelphia Latino-Jewish
Coalition co-chair and partner at Dilworth Paxson LLC; and Sara Manzano-Diaz,
From left: Michael Longwill, Sophie Longwill, Susan Goodhart, Ross Cooper, Benny Porat and Pennsylvania executive deputy attorney general, public protection division
David Epstein
Mezzo-soprano Natalie Levin
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