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Page 4 es, 12-year-old Haley Adelman cut out
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Daily Grind provoke questions and discussions about Philadelphia Was Lit for
Coffee roaster gender and identity from preteens and Chanukah in Unusual Places
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“We learned that girls can be whatever large — and abstract — in some of the
Page 8 they want to be, and they can look what- ON A BLUSTERY Tuesday night last most unusual of places.
ever and however they want,” Haley said. week, Jewish Philadelphians began to
LOCAL gather and light their menorahs for the Kicking off the holiday on Dec. 12,
Moving Traditions is a national organi- first night of Chanukah. a group gathered at the Fairmount Fish
Kosher Food … zation based in Jenkintown that provides Ladder to hear remarks from community
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gets Jewish with other organizations throughout the was not devoid of events drawing those and Mayor Jim Kenney as Boathouse Row
treatment in Bucks. country, such as synagogues, and trains
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Jewish Community Reacts to Allegations
Against Daylin Leach

LOCAL his own party, to resign. That of behavior that I believe was
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF led Leach to release another totally inappropriate.”
statement, saying that while he It is the policy of JStreetPAC not to support
FROM STATEMENTS OF Goldfine continued by
support to expressions of dis- would not resign his legislative any candidate that’s faced with credible recounting several specific
belief, the sexual harassment seat, he would “step back” from incidences of inappropriate
allegations against state Sen. his congressional campaign. allegations of sexual misconduct.” conduct he witnessed while
Daylin Leach have evoked working on a campaign, such
strong opinions from the Jew- He said he would cooperate as Leach referring to a “Milk
ish community. with Senate leaders as they LOGAN BAYROFF, J STREET DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS and Cookies” event for moth-
addressed the allegations. ers and toddlers next to the
On Dec. 17, The Philadel- Leach, a Jewish campaign office as “MILF and
phia Inquirer reported that legislator and out- said Logan Bayroff, J Cookies,” and a female intern
eight women and three men spoken liberal from Street director of com- on the campaign being referred
have accused Leach, a con- Wayne, was widely munications. “Having to as “thong girl.”
gressional hopeful, of sexually considered the front- learned of these alle-
harassing female co-workers. runner in the Demo- gations against state “I wish I had spoken up
This includes alleged incidenc- cratic primary in the Sen. Daylin Leach, we then, or at least confronted
es where Leach either inap- election for Pennsyl- are no longer support- Senator Leach in the years fol-
propriately touched women vania’s 7th Congres- ing his candidacy.” lowing when I loyally support-
or steered conversations with sional District. That Jonathon Shapiro, ed him,” he wrote. “For me,
subordinates into unwelcome, seat is currently held chairperson of the and likely others, it is difficult
sexual territory. The article also by Republican Pat Democratic Com- to accept that a leader on wom-
said young women working for Meehan, but is con- mittee of Lower Mer- en’s issues has mistreated indi-
Leach were warned not be alone sidered a toss-up. It is ion and Narberth, vidual women.”
with him in an elevator. also one of the most said that while Leach
gerrymandered dis- has an off-beat sense Gregg Kravitz, a political
Leach, who is known for tricts in the country. of humor, he has nev- consultant in Philadelphia,
his off-color comments and Leach is just the er seen anything in said that he believes the alle-
unapologetically liberal poli- most recent politician line with what was gations, particularly because
tics, denied the claims, saying accused of sexual described in the arti- they have come from indi-
in a statement that the allega- harassment. Begin- cle in his dealings viduals he finds credible,
tions are politically motivated. ning with allegations with Leach. He said such as Goldfine and Aubrey
of sexual harassment he finds the motiva- Montgomery, who told the
“Politics is, sadly, an ugly and assault against tion behind the alle- Inquirer she had called out
business,” Leach said. “And filmmaker Har- gations suspect. Leach about his inappropriate
given the current atmosphere, vey Weinstein, the “Daylin has been remarks, only for him to label
these sorts of fishing expedi- #MeToo movement Daylin Leach File photo a champion of pro- her a prude.
tions into everyone’s pasts are has encouraged both gressive issues and a
likely to become standard.” women and men to spokesman for caus- He said that while the
speak out against es we as Democrats majority of Jews he knows
Requests for further com- those who have abused power. spoken and proud of his Jew- believe,” he said. “Knowing Day- involved in Philadelphia poli-
ment from Leach were referred Similar to sexual harass- ish identity. lin, I’ve never witnessed any- tics believe them as well, there
to his attorney, George Bochet- ment allegations against oth- Several Jewish organi- thing like what was described.” are others whom he said “turn
to, who did not respond to er politicians, the allegations zations have supported or Matt Goldfine, former a blind eye” and question the
the Exponent’s requests for against Leach have drawn endorsed Leach in the past, field director on Leach’s 2008 political motivations of the
comment. In comments to the both support for the victims including Democratic Jewish state senate campaign, said people who have made the
Inquirer, Bochetto referred to as well as skepticism about Outreach Pennsylvania and he could confirm the allega- allegations because they agree
the newspaper’s investigation their motivation. J Street. tions made against Leach. with Leach’s politics.
as a “witch hunt.” This is the case among some Democratic Jewish Out- “During the 2008 campaign,
Jewish Democratic activists reach Pennsylvania declined to Senator Leach would sometimes “It’s unfortunate that it’s
“He’s not a predator,” as well, for whom Leach had comment for this story. J Street treat female interns differently hitting really close to home
Bochetto said. “He’s not a been a popular candidate. responded by saying its PAC than male interns, and in ways here in Philadelphia with one
hound dog. He is a very, very He was considered one of the was withdrawing its support that made me feel uncomfort- of our own elected leaders,”
conscientious and decent pub- most liberal politicians in for Leach. able, including tickling them Kravitz said. “I also think it’s
lic official that has not lost his the state. Leach, who had his “It is the policy of JStreetPAC or hugging them excessively,” really important that people
sense of humor, despite his Bar Mitzvah at Congregation not to support any candidate Goldfine wrote in a public Face- separate Daylin the policy-
political career.” Sons of Israel in Allentown, that’s faced with credible alle- book post. “This did not hap- maker from Daylin the person
was also known for being out- gations of sexual misconduct,” pen once; there was a pattern and the professional.” l
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Tikvah Fund Highlights Colonial Jewish
Philadelphian in New Online Course

LOCAL Jonas Phillips Wikimedia Commons who serves as the starting whole country. This is notable 13 united States of america.”
LIZ SPIKOL | JE STAFF point for his lecture series, because America was still very In every word of this
wife, Barbara R. Schwartz, whose first episode is titled far from being a whole country,
IN JUNE 1787, Dr. Benjamin “and in tribute to all Jewish “Jonas Phillips: The First Truly yet Phillips saw it that way. He request — including the date
Rush, one of the signers of the Americans, both strangers American Jew.” also correctly predicted that on the letter, which is written
Declaration of Independence and neighbors,” the course is the Americans would win the “Philadelphia 24th Ellul 5547
and a noted physician and aca- comprised of eight lectures Phillips’ story is, in many war; by the time they did, he or Sepr 7th 1787” — Phillips is
demic, was invited to a wed- by Soloveichik, all meant to ways, a classic immigrant’s was one of the richest Jews demanding for Jews the same
ding at the Philadelphia home illustrate the impact of Jewish tale, and Soloveichik narrates it in America and an esteemed rights as other new Americans.
of Jonas Phillips, a German ideas on America’s founding. and presents its broader mean- friend of the Founding Fathers.
Jewish immigrant who’d made ing with animated intelligence “Let’s pause and ponder the
his fortune in the New World. The original course — that easily draws the viewer (or But it is a second letter, audacity, the sheer chutzpah,
The non-Jewish Rush wrote to part of a Tikvah program for listener) in. Soloveichik notes, that is Phillips is exhibiting,” Solove-
his wife, Julia, about the expe- American undergraduates — more important in the his- ichik says, adding that he is
rience: “At 1 o’clock the com- was recorded this summer in Jonas Phillips was born in tory of Judaism. This one is articulating a desire to be both
pany, consisting of 30 or 40 New York and then followed by 1736 in Germany and came to addressed to George Wash- stranger and neighbor — to be
men, assembled in Mr. Philips’ discussion groups. The online America in 1756. His travels ington regarding the state both an American but also a
common parlor, which was option offers a video of the took him from indentured ser- constitution requiring that religious Jew, even as he par-
accommodated with benches lectures or an mp3, along with vitude in the South to bank- every person serving in the ticipates in government. What
for the purpose. The ceremo- a downloadable study guide ruptcy in Albany. His fortunes legislature acknowledge, upon resulted from this request was
ny began with prayers in the meant to inspire the discus- changed when he arrived in taking office, that both the a document that precluded a
Hebrew language, which were sion experience students had in Manhattan, where he did what Old and New testaments are religious test of any kind as
chaunted by an old rabbi and New York. It costs $40 to access Soloveichik said was essen- products of divine inspira- entry into public service.
in which he was followed by the lecture series; the study tial for an Ashkenazi Jew in tion. He wrote to Washington:
the whole company.” guide is included in the price. Colonial America who want- “To Swear and belive that the Phillips was determined to
ed social mobility: He mar- new testement was given by be simultaneously American
Rush did not understand Soloveichik, who regularly ried a Sefardi, the well-known devine inspiration is absolutly and Jewish, and his assertion
a word, he recalled to Julia, speaks and writes about Jewish Rebecca Mendez Macha- against the Religious princi- of his religious rights, along
except for an “amen” or “hal- theology, bioethics, wartime do. Her father, David Men- ple of a Jew and is against his with his full embrace of the
lelujah” here and there. But he ethics and Jewish-Christian dez Machado, was chazzan at conscience to take any such new country he lived in, led
did notice two salient things relations, first became interest- Congregation Shearith Israel, oath. By the above law a Jew is to great success. A founding
about the service: “the haste ed in the subject matter when which Phillips also joined. In deprived of holding any public member of Mikveh Israel,
with which they covered their he came across a mention of 1776, with British troops sail- office or place of Government Phillips had 21 children, and
heads with their hats as soon Jonas Phillips in an article by ing for Manhattan, the congre- which is a Contradectory to his many descendants played
as the prayers began, and ... Michael W. McConnell, the gation members “fled across the bill of Right Sect. 2 viz. increasingly important roles in
the freedom with which some Richard & Frances Mallery the plains of Harlem and ... It is well Known among all the development of the new
of them conversed with each professor and director of the Washington Heights,” Solove- the Citizens of the 13 united country. One grandson was the
other during the whole time of Constitutional Law Center at ichik said with a chuckle, and states that the Jews have been first Jew to hold major federal
this part of their worship.” Stanford Law School. “Who decamped to Philadelphia, true and faithfull whigs; and office; another was chief jus-
was this Jew living in Phila- where Phillips continued his during the late contest with tice of the Supreme Court. His
This sentence — which rep- delphia in 1791 who refused business as a merchant. England they have been fore- great-grandchildren included
resents Rush’s realization that to testify on Shabbat?” Solove- most in aiding and assisting the first Jewish commodore in
Jews are a talky people — is ichik wondered. His research In July of that year, Phil- the states with their lifes and the U.S. Navy and a governor
a favorite of Rabbi Dr. Meier revealed a true Jewish hero, lips sent a letter and the Dec- fortunes, they have supported of South Carolina.
Y. Soloveichik. The director laration of Independence to the cause, have bravely fought
of the Zahava and Moshael his friend Gumpel Samson in and bleed for Liberty which But his story is just the begin-
Straus Center for Torah and Amsterdam. The letter, written they can not Enjoy. ning of Solveichik’s chronicle.
Western Thought at Yeshi- in Yiddish, never got to Sam- The rest of the lecture series
va University and the rabbi son because it was intercepted “Therefore if the honour- includes episodes on the seal of
of New York’s Congregation by the British, who believed able Convention shall in their the United States, which initial-
Shearith Israel, Soloveichik the strange lettering to be some Wisdom think fit and alter the ly depicted Moses; the Talmu-
explicates Rush’s letter to Julia kind of Patriot code. But Phil- said oath ... then the Israelites dic influences found in Thomas
in an hourlong lecture as part lips’ words, which Soloveichik will think themself happy to Paine’s writings; the Jewish role
of a new Tikvah Fund online reads in Yiddish and then live under a government where in constitutional ratification;
course called “Jewish Ideas translates to English during all Religious societys are on an and the first proto-Zionist
and the American Found- the lecture, include “one sen- Eaquel footing. I solecet this American speech, among other
ers.” Dedicated by Allen K. tence that is extraordinary,” favour for my Self my Children topics. For more information,
Schwartz in memory of his Soloveichik says: Phillips refers and posterity and for the benefit go to tikvahfund.org. l
to the Declaration as pertain- of all the Israelites through the
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Area Shuls Recognized for Community Projects,
Ohev Shalom on Top

LOCAL Lawrenceville, N.J., and Temple a communal Thanks- our personalized history
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill, N.J. giving concert or sum- because of all of these
mer barbecues. really meaningful indi-
CONGREGATION Ohev Shalom About three years ago, Ohev “Just the idea that vidual narratives people
in Wallingford had plenty to cel- Shalom’s Rabbi Jeremy Gerber seeing things through embedded in the art-
ebrate this month at the United joined with community organizer somebody else’s perspec- work,” he said.
Synagogue of Conservative Juda- Cory Long to create FUSE, which tive really allows you to Being recognized
ism’s biennial conference in Atlan- brings together different religious challenge your own nar- for both initiatives was
ta, taking home top honors in the communities and congregations, rative and just expand “amazing,” he said.
2017 Solomon Schechter Awards. community groups and nonprofits your understanding of Members of Congregation Ohev Shalom receive their “The work that Rab-
to build relationships. how things can be per- Solomon Schechter Award from Cantor Jen Brown (far bi Jeremy Gerber, Cory
The USCJ received more than ceived,” Gerber said. left), co-chair of the award committee; Margo Gold Long and the entire
180 submissions nationwide in “We get together for conver- He and a contingent FUSE steering commit-
the competition, which recog- sations about racism, about white (second from left), USCJ president; and Rabbi Steven tee is doing is exem-
nizes “initiatives that shape an privilege, about community respon- from the synagogue plary and serves as an
authentic and dynamic experi- sibility, about how we can support headed to Atlanta Wernick (center), USCJ CEO, at USCJ’s Convention 2017
ence of Conservative Judaism.” one another and not have it sort
The Delaware County synagogue of be one way but really creating a in Atlanta. Photo credit: Adrian Baird
was chosen for two of its projects, community,” Gerber said. “It’s real-
and took home the Highest Award ly about forming a relationship of where they were able to present the 12 tribes of Israel as well as inspiration for all communities,”
for Innovation and Impact in the equals to whatever extent we can.” FUSE to a much larger group one for the priesthood and one of said Kehilla Relationship Man-
Prophetic Voice category for its and spread its message. Some Jacob’s daughter Dinah. ager for USCJ’s Mid-Atlantic dis-
Fellowship of Urban Suburban It helps push others beyond attendees even expressed interest Congregants and community trict Jennifer Stofman. “Through
Engagement (FUSE) initiative. their boundaries and see the in starting chapters of FUSE in members could add their own relationship building and hon-
world through a different lens. their own communities. trinkets — military dog tags, est discussion, FUSE is working
Other local winners includ- The group is made up of Jews, The synagogue also took home shards of passed down ceramic to convert the perception of a
ed Adath Israel Congregation in Christians, Muslims and every- an award in the Torah and T’filah plates — into the pieces, which stranger into a neighbor.” l
one in between who get together category for its Children of Israel were put together over 18 months.
for events like group discussions, Collection, a series of 14 mosaic “It tells the story of our ancient [email protected];
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Stockton Center Ends Semester with
Successful Campaign

LOCAL the Chabad at Stockton Uni- their lives,” Rapoport said. As celebrate Judaism,” he said. a place where they are always
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF versity. “There’s been a great such, he said they should be Even if only less than a dozen welcome to hang out or relax.
outpouring of help.” able to learn about their Jewish
IN THE CHAOS of finals heritage, too. students show up, Rapoport said “It’s really about the one-
week, students strived to With a goal of $23,000, they’re just as happy to be there, on-one personal touch that the
enhance Jewish life at Stock- Chabad raised more than Rapoport noted that many and he’s happy to host them. Chabad House provides for the
ton University, beginning at its $25,000 within a 36-hour peri- students attend both Chabad students,” he said.
Chabad House. od. Three donors also pledged and Hillel events. The stu- Along with his wife and
to match that amount. dent population is roughly 8 co-director Shaina, Rapoport [email protected];
On Dec. 10 and 11, the percent Jewish out of a total said students visit them often 215-832-0737
Chabad at Stockton University The Chabad only joined the student body of about 9,000, just to chat and schmooze in
hosted an online fundraiser in Stockton campus about a year including undergraduate and
an effort to continue the pro- and a half ago. There has been graduate students. On average, Students at Chabad at Stockton University Photo provided
grams it runs for students, like a Hillel on the campus for Rapoport said he sees 15 to
Torah study classes, Shabbat many years. 30 students for Shabbat din-
dinners and a kosher cooking ners. When they started, only a
club, all of which are free, as As a fairly new Jewish insti- handful attended.
well as operational expenses. tution, they turned to the local
Jewish community and the “Of course it’s nice to say we
“Everything the students community at large to help have 30 students for Shabbat
love coming for — a warm support these programs since dinner, but really what counts
family environment — that’s their foundation on campus. is the fact that the students who
going to continue,” said Rabbi come, we’re able to give them a
Meir Rapoport, co-director of “It’s the years where [college positive Jewish experience and
students] learn the most and a warm family environment to
take in the most, and it shapes
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FLASHBACK

June ’45 in the Exponent: War Dept. Our Men and
Admits Anti-Jewish Propaganda Women in
Local Catholic Paper Calls Jews Enemies of the Church the Service

ANDY GOTLIEB | JE MANAGING EDITOR Pot by Andrew Siegfried that ere also was an article PAGE 13 CONTRADICTED the idea I was a medical
was presented as a “lesson” in about a London Times letter the assertion in the front- o cer,” Cohen said, noting
ADOLF HITLER WAS dead English composition. at les- from Chief Rabbi Joseph Hertz page article that Jews were that an air raid alert tempo-
and Germany had surrendered son said Jews were not good calling for Allied governments to not good Americans by rarily prevented the loading
a few weeks earlier, but trou- Americans and didn’t assimilate prevent Jewish orphan children reporting on honors and of wounded on a hospital
bled times for Jews weren’t well, among multiple other slurs. in Europe from being converted. other news about those serv- ship. “I knew that it was no
over, according ing during wartime. time to tell them that I was
to articles in the e unnamed “It is the clear duty of the just a Seabee seaman, so I
June 29, 1945 Jew- spokesman said United Nations [which was Some examples: was ‘Doctor’ Cohen until we
ish Exponent. the War Depart- in the process of being orga- Bernard Sachs, a Universi- found a ship to take them.”
ment withdrew nized] to institute guardian- ty of Pennsylvania graduate,
A War Depart- those materials ship and adoption by Jews of rose from the rank of private e service of two sisters
ment spokesman from usage in late these unfortunate orphans to a eld artillery major in also was noted. Seaman First
admitted that 1944 and taught and to put an end to the mis- a little over three years of Class Betty Applebaum was
“anti-Jewish views soldiers to com- deeds of spiritual kidnap- service. He participated in stationed with the WAVES
were dissemi- bat prejudice. ping,” Hertz wrote. ve major engagements and in Maryland, while sister
nated among the received a Bronze Star for Zelda was in Hawaii serving
U.S. armed forces If that wasn’t And the lead article in the meritorious achievements. with the Women’s Marine
throughout the disturbing issue reported on calls for Meantime, Seaman First Corps Reserves. ●
world in an o cial education- enough, anoth- those in the Oswego, N.Y. ref- Class David Cohen earned a
al correspondence course estab- er article reported that a local ugee camp — which largely temporary new title, doctor, as
lished under the auspices of the Ukranian Catholic newspaper contained Jewish refugees — he helped evacuate wounded
Army and Navy,” one article read. called Shlyakh said Jews “mur- to be permitted to remain soldiers from Iwo Jima.
dered Jesus Christ” and are in the United States because “Since I supervised the
Materials included a chapter “materialists and fanatic ene- they had no homeland of job, they must have gotten
from the 1925 book e Melting mies of Christ and His Church.” which to return.

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Rabbi Beth Janus, member of the board of the

Philadelphia chapter of J Street and
head of the local J Street Rabbinic and Cantorial Cabinet

Hershel Richman, member of the board of the
Philadelphia chapter of J Street and supporter of the New Israel Fund
(The views expressed by the panelists during the program will not necessarily
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From Farm to Cup: Roasting Rabbi Brings
Jewish Meaning to Java

LOCAL community groups from College. Becker-Klein, who grew The flavor, too, Rabbi Micah Becker-Klein
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF across South America. up in Blue Bell and now resides is personal; he pre- Photo provided
in northern Delaware, serves fers to roast on the
FOR RABBI MICAH Beck- One farm he buys from in a part-time pulpit in Vermont. medium-to-light for $12 a bag. He eased into the
er-Klein, roasting coffee is a Brazil sits on 200 hectares owned And to make the image side, which he said website only about two months
personal experience. by a single family. Employees of a rabbi roasting his brings out the nuanced flavors ago and has since processed
can live on the farm, where they own coffee more hip- within the coffee. more than 50 orders.
He started roasting his own receive health care and a school ster, Becker-Klein also “It’s almost like a chord:
coffee about four years ago, on-site for their children. plays Jewish bluegrass You want to have three notes Down the road, he hopes
and developed a love and fas- music. at least. You want something in to add individual messages of
cination for the practice, from Another is a women’s collec- the beginning, something in the Judaism on the back of each
getting the coffee from the tive, the Costa Rica La Trinidad He plays with middle and something when bag, unique to each blend. (The
farmer to processing and pre- Community, where five wom- Shabbat Unplugged, a you’re finishing the cup,” he said. front is currently adorned with a
paring the beans. en work together on their own Philly-area troupe, and “My job is to release the best I caricature rabbi based on Beck-
small farms to produce enough writes his own liturgy. can from those coffees.” er-Klein.)
“I loved that level of detail and of the product. There’s a level of detail and
found it to speak very much to “There’s a style in value in his coffee, like wine. “In He also plans on reaching out
my Jewish values,” he said. Becker-Klein enjoys help- Americana music where a way, you want to understand to different groups within Jewish,
ing these communities grow to people had a band and a the coffee you like because they interfaith, Christian and Muslim
Last year, he purchased his become independent. product, and the band all have these different flavors communities to emphasize that
own commercial roaster that in many ways would say, ‘And we that come out at different times.” idea of building community.
produces 2.2 pounds at a time. “I love knowing that,” he said, drink this coffee’ or ‘We use this He roasts as orders come in
“and knowing that they’re being flour’ or this specific product, and to keep them as fresh as possible. “I really believe that if
Now, his business, Roasting paid fairly, that the crop is raised it was somehow a part of what Orders come ground or whole we can sit together and talk
Rabbi Coffee, is up and running sustainably, and then to be able to they carry around and it helped together over coffee, we can
through online sales, growing roast in a way that really elevates promote it as well,” he explained. also relate to one another in a
through social media, too. its nuances at a speciality level.” civil way,” he added. l
In an industry dominated
But Becker-Klein was drawn Other flavors take on more by name brands like Starbucks, [email protected];
to the industry and coffee itself, Jewish blends, like the Hanuk- Becker-Klein said his coffee 215-832-0737
being the fuel for many things kah Blend, garnered from a com- stands out because of the atten-
like socializing, conversing and bination of Brazilian and Costa tion he can give specifically to
building community. Rican beans, which should last the crop as well as each indi-
eight days (but no guarantee). vidual roast.
“The way in which people
will gather around a coffee shop Becker-Klein’s interests “It’s a personal experi-
or a coffee experience to talk of coffee and Judaism dance ence,” he said. “I’m there at the
about the experience of life, the together, too, beyond the param- machine handling it as the cof-
news of the day, is very power- eters of kashrut (the whole roast- fee is being roasted. It’s not pro-
ful to me,” he said. ed coffee bean itself is a kosher grammed. It’s not handed off to
product by design). a computer.”
Becker-Klein gets the
beans from small farms or He was ordained in 2000 from
the Reconstructionist Rabbinical

Rowan Chabad Can Stand the
Heat with University President

LOCAL known hot sauce ahead of the They made the spicy condi- Rowan University
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF first night of Chanukah. ment in Chabad’s kosher kitch- President Ali Houshmand
en, which took about three and campus Chabad
ALTHOUGH IT SNOWED Houshmand has been mak- hours from beginning to end. Rabbi Hersh Loschak
last week, it was a hot Chanu- ing his own hot sauces as a per-
kah at Rowan University. sonal hobby for 15 years, and First, the peppers were Photos provided
recently gained national atten- boiled in vinegar, and other
Rowan University Presi- tion when he announced all spices were added to it. After
dent Ali Houshmand joined profits from Houshmand’s Haz- cooking for about two hours,
campus Chabad Rabbi Hersh ardous Hot Sauce will go toward Houshmand adds olive oil and
Loschak as well as his wife scholarships for Rowan students. uses a food processor to mash
Fraidy Loschak and two stu- the mix, then puts it back in
dents Dec. 12 to make a kosher The ingredients in hot sauce the pot and brings it to 190
batch of Houshmand’s well- are already mostly kosher, so
Loschak thought, “Maybe we See Heat, Page 21
could do a kosher batch.”

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French Flavors Land in
Newtown with Papillon Cafe

LOCAL course, good food as well as a of Lakewood but everything is Igor Sinkov
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF chance to take classes, hear from kosher, he noted.
guest speakers or buy books.
DAYDREAMING OF A trip The cafe had its soft opening
to Paris? But providing good food is key. Dec. 2 but be on the lookout
He also plans to hold Shabbat for a grand opening celebration
Lucky for you, there’s no need dinners at the cafe twice a month, in January.
to board a plane — just head over with themes like French Shabbat
to Papillon Cafe in Newtown, or Sephardic Shabbat. So for those looking for a kosher
which opened in the beginning Being in the restaurant busi- spot and a new place to relax and
of December on Sycamore Street. ness may seem like a drastic enjoy a croissant (or three, we
change coming from a back- won’t judge), bon appetit. l
It marks the fourth French cafe ground in science and academia.
for owner Rabbi Michel Abitbol, He taught classes in New York [email protected];
who greets guests — including and finished his degree at Stony 215-832-0740
phone callers — with a friendly Brook University in biochemis-
and enthusiastic “Bonjour!” try, later working in New York as
a chemist.
He went to culinary school in

The cafe, which is kosher and organic, If not now, when?
features an array of French-inspired treats.
You’ll find nourriture classique like croissants — Rabbi Hillel the Elder, Pirkei Avot 1:14
and crepes as well as paninis and salads.
There is still time to make an impact on our Jewish communities
Paris after moving from his native However, the science and by making your 2017 gift — or to make an even greater impact
Southern Morocco. He eventual- cooking aren’t too far off, he with an additional gift. Please support the Jewish Federation of
ly made his way to New York and noted. Greater Philadelphia’s commitment to Giving, Inclusion and
now lives in Huntingdon Val- “It’s the same creativity, same Tradition today. Every dollar makes a difference.
ley. Since 2001, he’s opened three experimentation,” he said. “All
cafes in Los Angeles and Miami. my products are almost new all CALL US:
The cafe, which is kosher the time. I’m creating new prod- 215.832.3484
and organic, features an array ucts every week.” Our offices will be open until 3:30 p.m. on December 29, 2017.
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find nourriture classique like a quiche Lorraine.) jewishphilly.org/donate
croissants and crepes as well as Abitbol, who attends Congre- Donations can be made until 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2017.
paninis and salads. gation Mikveh Israel, found the MAIL US:
Another standout on the Newtown spot through connec- The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
menu is the homemade coffee, tions he had with local farmers Attn: Donor Services
which Abitbol chooses from Lat- when he ran a catering business 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
in American countries. in Center City. Send your donations postmarked December 31, 2017, or prior.
The cafe’s name, French for He aims to use local, fresh
“butterfly,” symbolizes Abitbol’s products and ingredients in the Thank you for helping us Carry the Light.
outlook on the endeavor — both cafe as well as “ancient” methods
of the restaurant and life. to bake goodies each day. jewishphilly.org
“Butterflies have different col- “Every day we have great bread
ors and also butterflies have very and fresh croissants,” he promised.
short lives,” Abitbol explained. The cafe offers catering as
“Every minute or second a but- well, he added, for schools,
terfly has to enjoy life because nursing homes, events and the
she has a very short life. I bring like. (Just give him a ring if
the image where we have to enjoy you’re interested.)
every moment in life.” He’s enjoyed meeting new
His goal for the cafe — the guests and being able to give
Newtown one as well as his them a nice kosher meal. His
others — is for it to become its official certification is still pend-
own hub where you can find, of ing from Keystone K and KCL

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Jewish ‘Santa Claus’ Makes
Those with Paws her Cause

LOCAL Better Lives, trains rescue dogs to legged attendees). Attendees posed
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF become service dogs for people “The [SPCA] needs the biggest
with different disabilities. with Santa and their Jill Cooper dressed
CHRISTMAS CAME A little ear- amount of help from us,” Coo- dogs. as Santa Claus with
ly for those of the canine variety. She joined the Friends of the per said. In the spirit of giving,
West Mill Creek Park group in they’ve raised more than $1,500 committee (along her pooch Ziva.
Pooches of all ages and their 2013, after the park became the over three years.
proud parents had a meet-and- first off-leash dog park in the with her “canine dog.” The breed is
greet photoshoot with Santa area in 2009. And she’s happy to take on adviser” Lizzie, a known for retriev-
“Paws” Dec. 16 at the West Mill the Kris Kringle role — “What 9-year-old English ing, though “the only
Creek Park in Narberth. The event The group of mainly women other opportunity do you get to Shepherd), said birds [Junior] sees
raised money — more than $400 took it upon themselves to make sit down and have a million dogs the fundraiser also are cooked chick-
— for the Pennsylvania SPCA. the space personal and improve in your lap?” benefited homeless ens,” she laughed.
the habitat for all people, dogs and dogs who were dis- She said the dogs
But for the woman behind wildlife of the park. Cooper’s rescue dog Ziva — a placed by the series enjoy the off-leash
the beard, dressing up as Santa 7-year-old husky and Lab mix of recent hurri- park, but the owners
has less to do with the holiday They fundraised to add large — also attended the fundraiser, canes, an effort of enjoy it more, as it’s
and more to do with making the rocks for dog owners to sit on and managed to squeeze her face the ASPCA. a chance to see each
world a better place. while their pets played in the into every frame of other peo- “We all love our Jill Cooper dressed as other and catch up.
creek — a favorite activity for the ple’s photos. dogs, and we want- Santa while Ellen Briggs But Garbeil, who
Jill Cooper, executive director pups year-round. They also added ed to remember posed as her elf.
of Beth David Reform Congrega- an enclosed fence to prevent dogs “The [dogs] who are in shel- dogs who are less Photos provided is Jewish, reiterated
tion, said she focuses her tikkun going too far to the neighboring ters very often don’t find homes, that dogs in shelters
olam efforts around helping dogs, road of the roughly 9-acre park. and rescuing animals saves pampered than any of our dogs and seriously need help and homes.
because “people can mostly help their lives,” she noted. (She even who really need our help,” she said. “Our dogs never miss a meal.
themselves; animals rely on peo- But their fundraising efforts spreads this message in her Karen Garbeil, membership They’re never loose. They’re
ple to help them.” each year focus on giving back checkbook, which states “rescue chair, noted she came up with always with their owners. The
to the pooches who make this is my favorite breed.”) the Santa Paws idea years ago dogs that are in the shelters are
“Watching dogs play is better space enjoyable. because their dogs are often less fortunate. They need a per-
than any Xanax on the market,” But creating this park affinity “indulged and spoiled” with love, manent home,” she said. “So we
she joked. She supports other The Pennsylvania SPCA San- group is important for the volun- so she wanted to give back to the feel if we give to [Pennsylvania
canine charities like Dogs for the ta Paws fundraiser usually sees teers, too. Cooper moved to the dogs who don’t have that. SPCA], we’re doing a mitzvah.” l
Deaf, which she’s been support- about 100 people trickle through- area eight years ago and didn’t Her 9-year-old golden retriev-
ing since her son’s Bar Mitzvah out the day. know a soul, but taking Ziva to the er Junior is also known as “Foygl [email protected];
project almost 20 years ago. The park enabled her to make friends hunt,” which is Yiddish for “bird 215-832-0737
organization, now called Dogs for Other members of the Friends over their mutual love for mutts.
group provided free doughnuts
and hot chocolate for the attend- Ellen Briggs, president of
ees (and dog treats for the four- the Friends park group steering

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velous Mrs. Maisel, which cen- comedy, is the brainchild of Jewish a nomination for best perfor- in a motion picture, musical or
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There are ways to discussions that are chal-
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holiday gatherings are not
make it through the gathering like those portrayed on tele-
and even enjoy your time. vision or in movies.
• Try to have family mem-

bers or friends talk about
their lives. This will be a
helpful tactic when trying
Ruminating or anticipating • Distractions. When to avoid difficult discussion.
possible occurrences increases unpleasant thoughts appear, • Avoid upsetting topics.
anxiety and can contribute to it is always helpful to dis- Try not to ask questions
depressed mood before attend- tract yourself by watching a about politics, religion or
ing an event. Unfortunately, movie, talking to a friend or any topic that you would
you can’t stop thoughts like exercising. like to avoid.
turning off a light switch, but • Laughter. It is always help- • Spend time with pets and
there are strategies to use pri- ful to laugh, watch a com- small children.
or to the dreaded event. Some edy or spend time with
techniques include: non-judgmental people. • Discuss neutral topics
including sports, weath-
STUDIOGRANDOUEST/Thinkstock • Cha l lenging your • Pets. Spending time with er, famous people, hob-
thoughts. For example, your pet and/or a friend’s pet bies, etc.
One habit that occurs with you may think, “My aunt can help you relax and dis-
SENIORS many people during the holi- will ask when I am getting tract yourself from the fear. • Use imagery. Daydreaming
MARCY SHOEMAKER | JE FEATURE or thinking about a place
where you would like to be
IT IS NOT an uncommon days is to ruminate about inva- married.” An alternative Now that you have prepared — for example, a beach —
concern to try to find ways sive questions and topics that thought may be: “She may for the holiday, think about can distract you from any
to avoid discussing politics or they may get from family and be too involved talking to what you will do when you unpleasantness.
religion and other annoying friends. Some of these con- all of the relatives.” arrive at the gathering. Many • Don’t be complicated.
topics during the holiday sea- cerning questions may include: • Tell yourself you will get people become overwhelmed by Stick to the facts.
son when visiting with friends • When are you going to get being in a crowd with relatives You are not alone in your
and relatives. through this. Some things or friends that you haven’t seen
to tell yourself include,
Many people believe that, engaged, married or have “What is the worst thing that since last year. Other people concerns. According to a Reu-
despite their efforts, they will a baby? could happen?” or “I might may fear the dreaded question, ters poll, one in three adults
be faced with difficult topics • Did you receive a holiday be upset, but I will survive.” “Do you know my name?” or is anxious during the holiday
that will contribute to their bonus or promotion? • When thinking about an worry about how to survive the season. Remember that holi-
anxiety and depressed mood • Did your kids get into a top unpleasant question, pre- event. There are ways to make it days come and go. You will
during holiday celebrations. pare answers so you’re not through the gathering and even survive, and often your fears
There are definite steps you can college? caught off guard. Possi- enjoy your time. are not realized. Try to enjoy.
take when facing difficult top- • Why are you wearing mul- ble concern: “My aunt will
ics, challenging friends and/or Some tactics include: Have a happy and healthy
relatives this holiday season. tiple pierced earrings?
• Why are you a vegetarian or ask if I am having a baby.” holiday and New Year. l
following a gluten-free diet? Prepare an answer: “I am • Have realistic expectations.
• When are you going to lose thinking about it,” or “not You have prepared for the Marcy Shoemaker, Psy.D, is a staff
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Moving and sexuality and gender are adult has changed so much in er issues that teens face on a Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row
really pervasive aspects of our the last generation. Men are not daily basis. is illuminated as a menorah to
Continued from Page 1 lives, and if we don’t directly talk just bringing home a paycheck. commemorate Chanukah.
about them and explore them, … We wanted to help boys fig- The biggest one, Meyer said,
to talk and ask questions about they can become very problem- ure out what it means to be a is stress. Photo provided
identity and gender — all within atic,” Meyer said. man, and what it means to be a
a Jewish context. Much of the Jewish man.” “Parents and schools, espe- Lights
curriculum, for example, covers Meyer founded Moving Tra- cially Jewish parents in many
heroines from the Torah. The ditions 12 years ago, but the girl’s Meyer first started contem- cases, are very focused on help- Continued from Page 12
purpose of the organization is to program began in 2002. Rabbin- plating how to include trans ing their children succeed and
adapt and “move” the tradition ical students at the Kolot: Center and gender-nonconforming get into good colleges,” Meyer was lit as a “menorah” for the
to make it more meaningful for for Jewish Women’s & Gender students about seven years ago, said. “The academic pressure second year in a row.
the students. Studies at the Reconstructionist when a trans girl joined Mov- is being applied even more
Rabbinical College wanted to ing Traditions. They spoke to a steadily and at even younger One house shined in white
“We were thinking about start doing girls programming. trans educator about how best years, so that’s a big problem. as a shamash candle while
how do we continue to help Meyer came on board to help to proceed. At the same time, teens are another twinkled in blue, serv-
change and move the tradition run it. under enormous social stresses ing as the first “candle.” Sub-
so that Jewish life and Judaism “We worked to help that with their own 24/7 connec- sequent candle lightings took
remain moving and central to Though Moving Traditions group leader and that trans tivity. place each night until the end
the lives of Jews today and into started at RRC, it was never girl and the girls in the Rosh of the holiday, when all the
the future,” Moving Traditions intended to be a Reconstruc- Hodesh group really benefit “It’s just really hard to houses were lit up in blue.
CEO Deborah Meyer said. tionist program; in practice, it from the experience,” Meyer unplug, and your sense of
has worked with synagogues of said. “We wanted to work for whether you belong, and you’re “Boathouse Row is such an
Moving Traditions breaks all denominations. everybody, not just that trans comparing yourself to other iconic image for us as Phila-
the teens up into groups of girl but also for the other girls people and their fabulous lives. delphians,” said Kathryn Ott
nine to 11. The boys are in Three years after its original in that group.” It just doesn’t stop.” Lovell, commissioner of Phil-
classes called Shevet Achim, founding, Rosh Hodesh broke adelphia Parks and Recreation
while the girls are in classes away from RRC to become Mov- The online element of the Sharyn Adelman, Haley’s in an interview with CBS after
called Rosh Hodesh. Recent- ing Traditions. new program offers both mom, said Moving Traditions the event. “Everybody can see
ly, Moving Traditions also technical and social ben- provides a comfortable space it each night as they’re driving
launched a new online pro- In 2011, Meyer and her efits. Because there aren’t for Haley to speak out. Because by on West River Drive or the
gram for transgender or gen- co-founder, Sally Gottesman, enough transgender teens in the girls don’t all go to the Schuylkill, they’ll be able to
der-nonconforming teens. decided to expand Moving any one area of the country same school, she can also talk look over and see the beautiful
About 350 students in the Traditions to include a boys to form a class, online class- about problems she might have menorah right here on Boat-
Philadelphia area are enrolled program. They wanted boys es allow the teens to con- at school. house Row.”
in Moving Traditions classes, to ask similar questions about nect from across the country.
meeting once a month. gender, so they hired men to It also makes it easier for the “It’s been really positive to She noted the Row will also
research and develop Shevet teens to participate without see her connecting with the have light displays for Christ-
“The last several months of Achim. having to come out to their topics each month and really mas and Kwanzaa in the com-
upsetting and emerging stories families and communities. making connections to how it ing weeks.
of sexual harassment and assault “What does it mean to be a affects her life.” l
at work really show that power boy? What does it mean to be a Moving Traditions’ classes, A short walk away, a group
man?” Meyer said. “The oppor- though, also help with the oth- [email protected]; gathered at the base of the
tunity for who you can be as an 215-832-0729 Art Museum of Philadelphia’s
iconic steps to nosh on latkes
A group of Moving Traditions students and group leaders Photo provided and sufganiyot, sing songs and
prayers, and light the menorah
with Chabad of Fairmount.

“We started a couple months
ago doing Jewish programs
here in the neighborhood,”
said Shevy Sputz, co-director

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with her husband, Rabbi Hirshi “It was actually phenome- the message of Chanukah
Sputz. They held High Holiday nal,” enthused Lois Yampolsky, far and wide.
services and, for Chanukah, who helped organize the event. “One of the ideas of
organized what she believed Chanukah is to spread
was the first menorah lighting She estimated more than 800 the light,” he said, noting
in front of the Art Museum. people were at the event, which the Chabad also had its
culminated in the lighting of own menorah lighting at
Children danced and ran the menorah, a years-long trad- Media Courthouse on the
around as tunes like the tion at Independence National first night of the holiday,
Maccabeats’ Hamilton Cha- Park. As he’s done in years past, with councilpeople in
nukah parody played and Rabbi Abraham Shemtov, who is tow. “You see that at this
guests mingled by the light believed to be the first person to menorah parade more
of the menorah. publicly light a menorah at the than in any other way.”
historic site, kindled the flame. Under the twinkling
“The idea is to spread as lights in the trees in Rit-
much light as we can get into “It’s a very powerful scene, tenhouse Square, Cen-
this world, especially on Cha- with all that’s going on and ter City Kehillah held its Rabbi Shawn Zevit and Ami Yares entertain the crowd in Rittenhouse Square.
nukah with the miracle of the all the bigotry and here’s hun- annual menorah light- Photo by Marissa Stern
menorah,” Sputz said. “It’s real- dreds of cars coming down the
ly about the everlasting light street with lit menorahs. It’s so ing accompanied by Center space and celebrate our Judaism “In celebrating Chanukah by
and every single person bring- powerful. It shows strength,” City residents and Jewish orga- together,” said Miriam Stein- the Delaware River, we are bridg-
ing their light into the world.” said Yampolsky. nizations on Dec. 18, one night berg-Egeth, director of Center ing New Hope and Lambert-
after Lubavitch of Center City City Kehillah, a program of the ville, the greater Bucks County
On Dec. 16, the Ben Frank- “What you saw … was a unity held a menorah lighting in the Jewish Federation. “Chanukah Jewish communities, the affiliat-
lin Parkway was filled with a of Jewish people,” she added. “It same spot. is all about publicizing the mir- ed and unaffiliated, and inviting
different kind of traffic: 150- wasn’t just Orthodox. It was Con- Rabbi Shawn Zevit from acle, so being here all together is all those who wish to bring light
plus menorah-topped cars servative, it was Reform — that’s Mishkan Shalom and local really special.” into the darkness to celebrate
participating in what was what I thought was nice, that no musician Ami Yares provided The Bucks County Jewish the festival of lights,” said Rabbi
billed as the World’s Largest matter what it was just all Jews tunes as people mingled to keep Coalition took to the water to Diana Miller of Kehilat HaNa-
Car Menorah Parade, orga- came together for that night.” warm and enjoy holiday treats. light the final candle. har in New Hope.
nized by Lubavitch of Great- A children’s choir sang a one- In collaboration with the “At the darkest time of the
er Philadelphia. Rabbi Tzvi Altein, co-di- verse rendition of “I Have a Little Bucks County Rabbinic Coun- year, and in a dark time in the
rector of Chabad of Delaware Dreidel” that was too adorable cil, Bucks County synagogues world, we take time through
The celebration on the fifth County, brought a small group to describe. (Zevit’s attempt to and both Doylestown Hadassah song, lighting candles and
night of Chanukah continued of 11- to 13-year-olds with him beatbox in the background was and Newtown Hadassah, the teachings to remember that
at the base of a giant menorah from the preteen group the orga- an admirable effort.) organization held its third-an- miracles do exist around us,”
in front of the National Consti- nization runs. Attendees were encouraged nual Chanukah on the Delaware she added, “and that we need
tution Center, where a special to bring new or gently used on Dec. 19. to have courage to bring light
guest, the new Phillies man- “We felt that it would be children’s winter clothing to be It started as an initiative into this country and into
ager, Gabe Kapler, gave a short exciting for them to participate donated to Philly FIGHT. by Kehilat HaNahar Educa- this world.” l
speech to the crowd empha- in something like this,” he said, “It’s just so important for the tion Director Stacey Frank
sizing the power of communi- noting a parade of that size and community to come together and Charlie Sahner of the New [email protected];
ty and a recent family visit to nature isn’t something they nec- in the square and in a public Hope Free Press.
Israel. Children played in a big essarily would see at home. “It was 215-832-0740
tent and enjoyed cotton candy, beautiful, it was great. It always is.”
popcorn and face painting.
For him, the parade rep-
resents an opportunity to spread

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EDITORIAL Everyone Needs to Speak Up

Devil’s Bargain BY MARCIA BRONSTEIN my hometown assemblyman. I development department of 25
penned resolutions, did research people, with new challenges and
IN ITS QUEST to secure a deal with Iran to freeze its nuclear FIRST, IT WAS the #MeToo and spoke to constituents. I was opportunities. Roots run deep in
ambitions, the Obama administration derailed a U.S. law enforce- social media campaign, but I happy to be applying my skillset in Philadelphia. People who grow
ment campaign targeting drug trafficking into this country by the didn’t have a story of being a non-school-related environment. up here also stay, and it seemed
Iranian-backed Hezbollah organization. That’s the conclusion of raped or forced into sexual that everyone in the Jewish com-
a report by Josh Meyer published by Politico last weekend. acts. So I did not speak out. One morning, the assembly- munity of 250,000 people knew
man’s chief of staff handed me everyone else. I was welcomed
It makes for unsettling reading and shows how complicated Then came the accusations a package to deliver to another into the community and thrilled
— and morally compromising — it can be to reach a strategic of inappropriate actions by men office. When I delivered it, I was that I chose Philadelphia.
goal. “The campaign, dubbed Project Cassandra, was launched toward women who were look- given another package and told
in 2008 after the Drug Enforcement Administration amassed ing for work, but I didn’t have a to bring it to a different office, After 18 months on the job
evidence that Hezbollah had transformed itself from a Middle story about a door being opened which I did. The same thing hap- and a new promotion, I was
East-focused military and political organization into an inter- by a naked man or asked to per- pened again and again, taking standing in the elevator holding
national crime syndicate that some investigators believed was form a sex act during an inter- me to six different offices. When large bags in both hands when in
collecting $1 billion a year from drug and weapons trafficking, view. I did not speak out. I returned, the chief of staff walked a development volunteer
money laundering and other criminal activities,” Meyer wrote. asked how it went, I told him and leader, a renowned philanthro-
And then, while watching a he laughed, as did others who pist who said hello. I replied, and
According to the report, the Obama administration made session about women from the looked up from their desks. It he mentioned how much I was
a devil’s bargain to keep the Iran deal on track. “As Project 2018 General Assembly of the was “intern beauty queen contest juggling, and I smiled. He sud-
Cassandra reached higher into the hierarchy of the conspiracy, Jewish Federations of North day” and us young women were denly embraced me and kissed
Obama administration officials threw an increasingly insur- America, two presenters shared sent from office to office to be rat- me; I was horrified as I felt his
mountable series of roadblocks in its way.” their beliefs that Jewish women ed. Later that day, I was told that tongue enter my mouth. When
have a responsibility to give a I won. I was humiliated and hurt. the elevator door opened, he
There were other factors to consider. One was Hezbollah’s voice to appropriate behavior and walked out. I remained stand-
multiple roles as a terrorist group, militia and crime syndicate on honor those who made sacrifices Toward the end of my year- ing there, holding the two bags,
the one hand, and a Lebanese political and social welfare orga- and spoke out on our behalf. long internship, I was asked to feeling stunned and confounded.
nization on the other. Another was the not-always-overlapping run as a Bronx committeewom-
priorities of the various U.S. agencies and the State Department Then I felt that I should speak an on the ticket for my district I sought out the campaign
when it came to Hezbollah. out, because buried deep inside and to help my assemblyman, director to tell him what trans-
me are experiences I have long which I agreed to. I was also very pired. He saw that I was still
“Nowhere was the tension between law enforcement and diplo- hid that others could learn from. surprised to be offered a job by shaken about the interaction and
macy more acute than in dealings with Hezbollah, which was fast Most important, as we teach our the chief of staff, who told me tried to assure me that it was just
becoming a key part of the Lebanese government,” Meyer wrote. daughters and younger profes- how much my work meant to a friendly interaction, that the
sionals about empowerment, we the district. I was stunned when volunteer really liked me and that
Not all the interviewees in the Politico report agreed with the also must share stories about sit- I learned of the huge salary until it might have been a compliment.
criticism against the Obama administration. A former senior uations when we felt confused I was made to understand that Still in shock, I clearly explained
member of the national security establishment said Cassandra and powerless. several “benefits” would also be that it was not so, and I could not
may have been closed for lack of evidence or out of concern for expected. I declined by stating accept that kind of thinking.
interfering with intelligence activities. So, today I speak out — as a that I had decided to go to grad-
woman, as a Jew and as a Jewish uate school. Later in the afternoon, I
“What if the CIA or the Mossad had an intelligence operation communal professional. was called to the CEO’s office
ongoing inside Hezbollah and they were trying to pursue some- On the next Election Day, my and asked to explain what had
one against whom we had impeccable [intelligence] collection In 1978, as a student at a New name was on the ticket and I won happened. He promised that I
and the DEA is not going to know that?” the official said. “The York state university, I sought out the committee seat. However, I would never be alone with that
world is a lot more complicated than viewed through the narrow a statistics professor during office seldom showed up to meetings volunteer again. I was asked to
lens of drug trafficking.” hours to receive help with sever- because I was too uncomfort- trust that he would be handling
al math problems. The professor able. And I didn’t talk about the situation. The CEO honored
That may be true, but criticism of what appeared to many to moved his chair from behind what went on — I was ashamed his commitment. He modeled
be President Obama’s and Secretary of State John Kerry’s blind the desk next to me under the because I didn’t know if I would appropriate behavior through his
pursuit of a nuclear deal with Iran is nothing new. It’s what made premise of looking at my work. be believed. To this day, I do not own interactions and set the tone
some of those in our community who nevertheless supported it He placed his hand on my knee know if the assemblyman knew for other volunteers and staff.
experience moments of pause and deep reflection. Now comes and his fingers on my cheek, and of the antics in his office or if
the Politico story, which appears to provide a better picture of explained that I shouldn’t worry anything would have changed I worked there for 14 years,
what may have been going on behind the scene. about the class work because we had I told him. received several promotions
could work something out, and I and many continuing education
It is a picture that, if true, is very disturbing. Devil’s bargains are would get a good grade. Shocked When I took a development opportunities in the field. Most
a near constant in the world of realpolitik. But if the Obama team and scared, I gathered my books job in Philadelphia in 1984, I importantly, I had the support
really did impede a potential Hezbollah prosecution in order to and left. A few days later, I was excited. It was a transfer and respect of the CEO as well
advance the Iran deal, it is probable that significant Israeli and U.S. dropped the class and planned to of sorts, as I was working in as the various department direc-
interests and concerns were sacrificed in order to reach that goal. l retake it the next semester with the New Jersey office and mov- tors. I found my voice to ask for
another professor. ing to Philadelphia and get- intervention when it was neces-
Statement From the Publisher ting married. It seemed to be
During my senior year of a great place to work, a large See Speak Up, Page 16
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Don’t Forget Qatar and Turkey KVETCH ’N KVELL

BY BEN COHEN hugely powerful player in global In June, Sheik Saif bin Ahmed Former Editor No Saint
real estate, financial and com- al Thani — another scion of the Overlooked in your feel-good story are examples of Jonathan
U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY modity markets — it becomes ruling family who serves as the Tobin’s editorial malpractice (“Exponent Alums Make a Name
Advisor Gen. H.R. McMas- necessary to occasionally wipe director of government commu- for Themselves,” Dec. 14). And don’t get me started about how,
ter underlined an important the gloss from the thriving desert nications — told the Los Angeles on his watch, consonant with his hardline rightwing views, when
point this week that deserves a kingdom image the emirate proj- Times editorial board that “Qatar a JTA article referred to an individual as a “moderate Palestin-
wider audience. ects outward. does not fund terrorism whatso- ian,” his version would omit the adjective “moderate.”
ever — no groups, no individuals.
Speaking at a conference in Ditto with Turkey, although Not from afar or from a close dis- James Howard Weinglass | Philadelphia
Washington, D.C., McMaster that task is made easier by the tance.” (The editorial board did
highlighted two countries that fact that the country is run by not challenge him on this claim.) Trump Kept His Promise
he said were playing a key role in an authoritarian thug in the For the last year, many Jews have foolishly and blindly been led to
advancing radical Islamist ideol- form of President Recep Tayyip Those blatant lies persist — believe that President Trump’s election was somehow influenced
ogy through the Muslim com- Erdogan. McMaster specifically even as the numerous lobby- by a secret illegal deal with the Russian government (“Embassy
munity’s “charities, madrassas identified Erdogan’s ruling AKP ists and public relations teams Move Provokes Fear of Violence, Triumph of Recognition,” Dec.
and other social organizations.” party with the Muslim Brother- employed by both countries try 14). Those claims are bogus.
hood, remarking that “by oper- to divert our attention to, say,
Not Pakistan. Not Libya. Not ating through civil society, they Qatar’s role in African regional What many Jewish voters cannot accept is that Trump has
Iran. The two countries named consolidate power through one development, or Turkey’s con- shown genuine strength and has fulfilled countless promises that
by McMaster have been regarded party, sadly it is a problem con- cern about anti-Muslim senti- he made during his campaign — including a promise to formally
for most of the past century as tributing to Turkey’s drift from ment in Europe, or the supposed recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
stalwart allies of the West. One is the West.” moderating influence of Doha
a member of the NATO alliance and Ankara alike on radicals. In spite of lying and antagonism by the left, Trump has been
and a candidate country for E.U. The word “drift” is something That these conversations proceed a friend of Israel and of Jews, something that we have not seen
membership. The other hosts the of an understatement. Since the on the basis of long-established, in many years. In recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and
most vital American military murky coup of last year, Erdo- and largely true, assumptions arranging to move our embassy to that ancient city, Trump has
base in the Middle East, home to gan has assumed near-dictatori- about the historic alignment of effectively nominated himself as man of the year — if not man
the headquarters of CENTCOM al powers, used the war against both countries with the West of the century. Jewish Americans had better wake up and realize
and the location of more than the Islamic State as an excuse to only further blurs an under- that partisan leftism is not a replacement for Judaism.
9,000 U.S. troops. launch brutal air raids on Kurd- standing of the problem we are
ish fighters in Syria and Turkey, dealing with now. Howard M. Hyman | Jamison
These two countries are Tur- colluded with Iran in the carve-
key and Qatar. And the promo- up of Iraqi Kurdistan, and is now If Turkey and Qatar do not Be heard.
tion of radical Islam, McMaster leading a renewed charge against change their behavior — and a
said, is “now done more by Qatar, Israel following President Donald guy whose security detail attacks Be
and by Turkey.” Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem demonstrators in the middle Ehlmeetataeilrrsydotou.r
as the Israeli capital. Rarely does of Washington in full view of
It’s not the first time that the the Turkish leader let up on the the world’s press is probably not the Eedmiatoilr.
Trump White House has linked demonizing, anti-Semitic invec- going to change his behavior
Qatar with the promotion of ter- tive he seemingly revels in. — terrorist outrages, attacks on your letters
ror. Trump himself said back in Israel’s right to exist, persecution to the
June — at the start of the block- Dishonesty is a characteristic of religious minorities, the pro- editor.
ade of Qatar by Saudi Arabia, of nearly all governments, but motion of jihadi ideology and
Egypt, Bahrain and other Arab there is a big difference between even regional war will remain [email protected]
states — that “the nation of Qatar unauthorized corruption and as fixed anxieties of our political
has historically been a funder of willfully employing corruption life. Put more simply, Qatar and
terrorism at a very high level.” The as one’s point of departure. In the Turkey may have been part of the
evidence of fundraising, money cases of Turkey and Qatar, at the solution, but they are now firmly
channeling and money launder- level of public relations, this cor- a part of the problem.
ing in Qatar on behalf of Islamist ruption takes the form of com-
groups ranging from the Islamic municating in bare-faced lies, There are those in the U.S.
State to Hamas has been mount- and sticking by them or dancing Jewish community who act as
ing for more than a decade. around them when these lies are though the Islamist transfor-
unmasked as such. mations of these two countries
There are no Arab countries haven’t occurred, and who con-
where terrorism financing doesn’t Erdogan does this with tinue to respond to the out-
have a footprint, which is why it many issues, particularly Israel reach of Qatari and the Turkish
would be self-defeating to portray — which he slanders as a “ter- representatives with flattered
Qatar as the only source of the rorist state,” while concocting or hearts and minds. One can con-
problem. But because Qatar likes regurgitating Islamist conspiracy cede that there are occasions
to portray itself as a country apart theories about the Jewish state’s when direct dialogue might
from the rest of the Gulf — blend- “true” designs for Jerusalem. The
ing Islam with enlightenment Qataris do the same, first and See Don’t Forget, Page 16
values, pursuing an independent foremost with their own record.
foreign policy and its status as a

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THE VIEW FROM HERE Speak Up planning meeting, a volunteer
asked me for a cup of coffee.
Power Corrupts? Continued from Page 14 I turned and looked at the
director, who then said, “I will
Absolutely sary and to be there to support be happy to get you your cof-
younger professionals. The CEO fee. Do you want cream or
BY JOSHUA RUNYAN young reporter here at the Expo- campaign is a harm our society had protected me, though I still sugar?” The meeting paused
nent. He was accessible in a way should be willing to accept. do not know whether that volun- until he got the coffee and
AS I WAS sitting in my office other politicians were not. He teer leader was ever told that his gave it to the volunteer. It hap-
Tuesday afternoon, contemplat- had charisma and guts. And In the face of these revela- behavior was inappropriate. pened only one more time at
ing the saga of state Sen. Daylin judging by his stances on issues, tions, as well as the headlines on a different meeting and the
Leach, the friend to many in the he clearly had heart. Tuesday indicating a deep cul- Over the last 30 years in the director did the same thing.
Jewish community who stepped ture of sexual harassment and field of Jewish communal ser- He taught all those in the
back from his congressional But the allegations against cover-up in Harrisburg, it would vice, I’ve learned: room (and a plethora of those
campaign in disgrace after a him, if true, do more than jeop- be easy to think that this is a 1. If you feel uncomfortable or who had the story repeated to
damaging news report citing ardize that image. His defense of uniquely masculine problem. I’m them) how to act.
multiple allegations of sexual lewd comments that have appar- sorry to say that it’s not. unsafe, and you are phys- 8. W hile today I work for a non-
harassment of female staffers, ently left women in his employ ically able to leave, do so. profit where the CEO does the
Eric Stoltz’s line in Pulp Fic- uncomfortable as products of It cannot be denied that as a Process what happened in a right thing, colleagues are more
tion kept playing over in the nothing more than a “bawdy class, the women among us are safe environment. aware and there is a strong cul-
back of mind: “No trial. No jury. sense of humor” ring especial- disproportionately among the 2. N ot every situation is the ture on workplace propriety, it
Straight to execution.” ly hollow, considering that his victimized, but that might actu- same — the legislature beauty does not diminish the experi-
employees were not audience ally be more the product of con- contest versus being touched ences I had earlier in my career.
Indeed, the remarkable thing members, free to leave an offen- tinuing to be a male-dominated inappropriately — one is in We all must be remain vigilant,
about the Leach scandal that sive show at will. And holding society than of some innate pred- very bad taste and one crosses as clearly this is still happening
broke over the weekend is how up an intern for ridicule with the atory instinct among men. Is the line. to many women in all disci-
quick the state’s highest official, nickname “thong girl” — again, it the power itself that allows 3. Find allies, talk about it with plines of work.
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, was if true — evinces a far more someone, of whatever gender, to someone you trust in or out- 9. G et a mentor and be a men-
to call for a member of his own sinister brand of off-color think- regard subordinates as less-than- side your work environment. tor. Sometimes you need to
party to resign. It was literally a ing: Such behavior, along with worthy, to treat them, implicitly 4. Talk to HR. Today the guide- talk to someone and some-
matter of hours before the gover- the back pat that goes too far as well as explicitly, as inhuman? lines are clearly outlined and times someone needs to talk
nor was effectively calling for the south, at its worst dehumanizes employees are to be protect- to you. The most important
head of a reliably liberal legisla- the victim. I’m inclined to believe that ed against harassment. While qualities are honesty, a strong
tor, one who up until that point power has more of a role to play employees of various organi- moral compass and high eth-
had been the frontrunner in the And that is what is so trou- in this sorry chapter of our histo- zations may have very different ical standards. These people
Democratic primary for U.S. Rep. bling about this case, as well as ry than gender. It tends to breed HR experiences, at AJC, HR exist; seek them out.
Pat Meehan’s GOP-controlled the many others like it in the the kind of inhumanity that fuels policies do protect employees. In the spirit of telling and
7th Congressional District seat. political world. Even among the such a warped notion that pov- 5. N ever let a situation define retelling stories, these are the
vociferous defenders of wom- erty is a product more of choice you — know when it is not messages that I tell my daugh-
Some, especially those in en, there seem to be those who than of circumstance, just as it your fault and stay true to ter, her peers and my younger
our community who have been apparently view women they allows an intern to be judged by your ideals and beliefs. colleagues. As is pointed out reg-
helped by Leach’s efforts in know as mere body parts. Wolf’s her attire as opposed to her work. 6. H ave a sense of humor, but ularly in the media now, being
Harrisburg or who have made brand of zero tolerance might be know the difference between silent should not be an option.
common cause with him on particularly harsh, but against If we really want to effect a mild joke and inappropriate It is our responsibility as
reproductive and LGBT rights, the backdrop of the expanding change, if we really want to behavior. Jewish women to give a voice to
medical marijuana and a host of #MeToo awareness in the world, improve lives, we must view each 7. M en in the workplace need appropriate behavior in the work-
other initiatives, might be tempt- dramatic action is exactly what is and every individual as possess- to take a stand to end harass- place, to make sure that we hon-
ed — especially when consider- needed to rid our society and our ing the same rights and dignity ment of women. When some- or those who paved the way for
ing that the allegations against halls of power of the smugness that we fight tooth and nail to one says something in jest that us and to also plant seeds for
Leach, while troublesome, pale that comes with power, of the protect. I am blessed to be the is inappropriate, men need to harassment-free workplace envi-
in comparison to those that license that power breeds to treat father of daughters as well as speak up. If they don’t do it ronments for future generations. l
have felled U.S. Sen. Al Franken human beings as anything less sons. What I try to teach them is on their own, ask them to. If
(D-Minn.) and Alabama Repub- than human. the innate worth of every human something sexist comes up in Marcia Bronstein is the AJC’s
lican Roy Moore — to think that being and the respect that worth a meeting, use it as a teachable regional director for Philadelphia
Leach has been denied due pro- I truly hope that Leach recov- demands. What our government moment. For example, when I and South Jersey.
cess. I am not one of them. ers and accomplishes whatever needs is more people who think received a promotion and was
soul searching he needs. Wheth- — and act — the same way. l invited to attend an executive Qatar and Turkey established
To be clear, I believe that er or not he should resign is ulti- long ago their commitment to
Leach has done a world of good mately a question for him and his Joshua Runyan is the edi- Don’t Forget jihadi anti-Semitism, it is time
for the Jewish community and family to answer. But if at the end tor-in-chief of the Jewish Exponent. to end the self-delusion. l
for this great commonwealth of all this we are more cognizant He can be reached at jrunyan@ Continued from Page 15
of ours. I remember covering about the rights of individuals to jewishexponent.com. Ben Cohen writes on Jewish affairs
his first campaign for the state be free from being touched with- be useful — but when there is and Middle Eastern politics for JNS.
House of Representatives as a out their consent, then a derailed such an imbalance of power as org, which distributed this article.
there is when it comes to our
communal leaders, and when

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Lifestyles/Culture

MatzoBall Provides Space for Meeting Special
Someone Face-to-Face

NIGHTLIFE
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF

TINDER,BUMBLE,OKCUPID, Rumor is hosting MatzoBall.
not to mention Jewish-specific Photo provided
dating technologies like JSwipe
and JDate — the list goes on the time that the venue didn’t Dallas. To be a good host for a community, meet other young a relationship,” Rudnick said.
and on. seem ideal. MatzoBall, a city needs to have people,” Bayanker said. “I believe that there is more
“It was in a hotel ballroom, a large, close-knit Jewish com- than one person out there for
But there’s nothing, said which made it challenging to munity, Rudnick said. Ultimately, however, the you. It’s really about two peo-
MatzoBall national organizer have a good time,” Rudnick This Dec. 24, Rudnick will MatzoBall is a singles event ple meeting, and both of them
Jaimie Blanke, like meeting that said. “The music wasn’t great. also celebrate the 20th anniver- and is intended to be a place are focused on and committed
special someone face-to-face. The lights were high. You had to sary of when he first met his wife, where relationship-minded to a relationship.”
wait in line to buy a drink tick- at another MatzoBall in Boston. individuals can meet.
“With the MatzoBall, you et, then you had to wait in line “I wouldn’t say that it was Rudnick doesn’t see Mat-
meet them right there, right to buy a drink. I said to myself, love at first sight, but I was Rudnick said that MatzoB- zoBall going anywhere anytime
then,” Blanke said. “It’s real ‘This would be great if it were in ready,” he said. “She was too. all actually works in a very soon. Nowadays, he hardly has
life, human interaction, which the hottest nightclub in town.’” We hit it off, and it didn’t take complementary way to JSwipe to do any advertising to get the
in today’s day and age, you The following year, he orga- long. We met in December, and and JDate, as it creates a safe word out.
don’t get a lot of.” nized the first official Mat- we were engaged by September, space where people who’ve
zoBall. Two thousand people married in January.” been chatting online can meet He said that the children of
In its 31st year, the MatzoB- attended, a larger crowd than Rudnick said many Mat- face-to-face without having to the first MatzoBall attendees
all boasts that it’s the nation’s Rudnick had anticipated, zoBall attendees come looking feel a lot of pressure. are now coming to MatzoB-
leading Jewish singles event. though there was little com- forward to seeing friends from alls themselves. His oldest kids,
The Philadelphia MatzoBall will petition at the time for some- their past, such as from Jew- Rudnick attributes much of 18-year-old teenagers, actually
take place at Rumor, a night- thing to do on Christmas Eve. ish summer camp. Bayanker, the success of the MatzoBall work for MatzoBall as well, as a
club, on Dec. 24. Tickets cost Two years later, he expanded for example, went to Syracuse to its status as a singles event, photographer and in will-call.
$30, and doors open at 9 p.m. the MatzoBall into New York University, and he always sees which relationship-minded
and Florida. The year after, the people he went to school with individuals attend, rather than “It’s become a tradition at
For someone who hasn’t MatzoBall grew to include all at the MatzoBall. just a social gathering. this point,” Rudnick said. “The
been to the MatzoBall before, the current markets across the “It’s a nice bonus to meet MatzoBall will certainly out-
Blanke said to expect just a country, from Philadelphia to fellow Jews, to strengthen the “It is clearly marked and live me.” l
typical Saturday night out at a promoted as a singles event so
hot nightclub. that the people going have a [email protected];
much better chance of meeting 215-832-0729
“I’m Jewish, and I want someone that is interested in
something to do on Christ-
mas Eve,” said Ravi Bayank-
er, director of marketing and
talent buyer for Rumor, who
coordinates planning of the
MatzoBall. “When everyone
else is with family, who cele-
brates Christmas when they’re
with family and they don’t have
work tomorrow, I still want
to go out and party because I
don’t have work the next day.”

The Philadelphia MatzoBall
started in 1990, just three years
after the original began in Boston.

When Andy Rudnick, the
founder of MatzoBall, was work-
ing as a bartender at a nightclub
in Boston during his final year
at Boston University, he had
Christmas Eve off, and he had
nothing to do but go to an event
for Jewish young adults.

While the event was fun,
Rudnick couldn’t help notice at

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Moo Shu Jew Presents Night of Jewish Humor,
Chinese Food

ARTS A crowded room enjoys Chinese food at a previous year’s Moo Shu Jew Show. Photo provided to his content, so he asked to
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF come back.
own holiday on Christmas Eve. the name was, “moo” had to be about sponsoring it nearly a
JEWISH HUMOR IS said to Instead of sitting silently, we’re a part of it. decade ago, she had coffee with Much like his one-man
stretch back to Talmudic times, going to laugh.” Philadelphia leapt out as an Nessa Forman, then the Gersh- show, his stand-up draws
when rabbis presented exag- Kahaney’s idea for the show ideal city for this kind of show. man Y interim director. Coffee on his personal experienc-
gerated situations to test the came from similar Jewish “It was the perfect-sized turned into lunch, and by the es of working as a waiter and
limits of the law. comedy shows that take place city, it was the perfect-sized end, it was clearly a match. includes subject matter famil-
iar to a Jewish audience.
The Jewish humor of today, Why would you miss out on an opportunity “She really got it. She under-
however, comes from a more to not only eat Chinese food, but also to … laugh stood it,” Kahaney said. “She “There’s going to be at least
American tradition. Comedi- your tuchus off?” knew it was going to be a good activity and a resonance for these
ans such as Jerry Seinfeld, Jon fit for her audience.” people if you’re talking about
Stewart and Sarah Silverman MARLA SCHULTZ stuff like food and like Jewish
have used a certain self-depre- This year’s comedians each mothers,” Zimmerman said.
cating sarcasm to skewer their across the country. She wanted Jewish community, and you come from different back-
own communities, while lam- to start producing one herself. guys have a rocking China- grounds and have different Unlike Zimmerman, this
pooning those in power. experiences with Christmas. year’s show is Schultz’s first
The name of the show also town,” she said. While McCarthy isn’t actual- time performing at the Moo
Recently, every Jewish follows in the footsteps of these New York City already ly Jewish, but is married to a Shu Jew Show. She started
comedian’s Twitter lit up when other Jewish comedy shows, had plenty of events going Jewish woman, Schultz recalls doing comedy with Kahaney
Kayla Moore, Roy Moore’s such as Chopshticks. Kah- on Christmas Eve for Jews, growing up in a Catholic cul-de- 20 years ago, and she likes per-
wife, said the two couldn’t be aney’s grandmother served as but Philadelphia at the time sac, and Zimmerman remem- forming on Christmas Eve, so
anti-Semitic because they had an inspiration for the name lacked entertainment for mid- bers the Christmases of his when Kahaney asked, she said
a Jewish lawyer. Comedian as well. Whenever Kahaney’s dle-aged and older adults, childhood as just another day. yes. Getting to eat Chinese
Cory Kahaney said there was family ordered Chinese food who might want to bring their food at the same time is just
just a moment of recognizing growing up, Kahaney’s grand- teenagers along. “Most comedians call from the icing on the cake.
the offensiveness of the situa- mother had the same request When Kahaney came to their own life,” Kahaney said.
tion before Jewish comedians — Moo Goo Gai Pan, no MSG. Philadelphia to meet with dif- “If that’s their experience, “I like performing in front
jumped on the opportunity to Kahaney knew that whatever ferent Jewish organizations that’s probably what they’ll be of Jewish audiences because
find the humor in it. But that’s talking about.” I’m one of them, they’re one of
just Jewish nature. me,” she said.
This is Zimmerman’s sec-
“We can laugh about our- ond time performing at the On years when she isn’t
selves, which is great,” Kah- Moo Shu Jew Show. He said performing on Christmas, she
aney said. “We’re a culture he likes the concept, as well gets invited to the homes of her
that’s really good at it.” as the energy of performing childhood friends. She grew up
for an audience that relates in what she refers to as a Catholic
That same Jewish humor cul-de-sac on Long Island and
will be on display at Ocean has memories of being invited
Harbor Restaurant on Dec. 24 to her neighbors’ homes to deco-
at the ninth annual Moo Shu rate their Christmas trees.
Jew Show.
McCarthy spends Christ-
At the Moo Shu Jew Show mas with his family, but he
— produced by Kahaney and sometimes does performances
sponsored by the Gershman on Christmas Eve.
Y — attendees will have the
opportunity to enjoy Chinese “I do a lot of Jewish shows,
food while watching a line- and I do really enjoy them,”
up of three comedians: Moody he said. “In general, the Jewish
McCarthy, Marla Schultz and culture really likes jokes.”
Brad Zimmerman.
Schultz said that the Moo
“Christmas Eve is always a Shu Jew Show is an upgrade
gentile holiday,” said Zimmer- from the typical fare of a movie
man, who just finished a tour and Chinese food.
of his one-man show, My Son
the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy. “Why would you miss out
“Now, we’re saying it’s not. It’s on an opportunity to not only
for everyone. This is our way of eat Chinese food, but also have
saying we’re going to create our a great time and laugh your
tuchus off?” she said.

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4 eggs
Continued from Page 19 ½ teaspoon salt
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Torah Portion

Rise Above the Fray to Confront CANDLE LIGHTING
Challenges
December 22 4:21 p.m.
December 29 4:26 p.m.

BY RABBI GERI NEWBURGE and approaches (vayigash) the tion — “a man of understand- critical and meaningful caus- gation, or with the Jewish Fed-
powerful Joseph pleading to be ing will draw it out.” They want es that need our attention eration, or HIAS-PA. There are
PARSHAT VAYIGASH heard and for Joseph to restrain us to believe Judah is that “man — immigration, health care, many avenues through which
DURING OUR FOURTH and his anger. Ultimately, Judah was of understanding,” he knew sexual violence, gun con- to make a difference.
fifth years of rabbinic School at able to persuade Joseph. what it took to save Benjamin. trol, civil rights, peace in the
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Judah, for me, is always the
Institute of Religion we were The opening verse of the We are taught “justice, justice shall you pursue” hero of this story. Whether it’s
required to deliver a sermon in portion has been interpreted (Deuteronomy 16:20), and our reward is the because he fought for his lit-
the chapel to the entire com- many times, with great vari- land of Israel. That quest for justice cannot be a tle brother, or he stood up to
munity. ation. In the rabbinic com- commandment of a bygone era. injustice (especially when he
mentary Beresheet Rabbah, the did not do so earlier in this
In my fifth year, the Torah sages teach, ‘“Counsel in the Judah was the leader and acted. Middle East, climate change, family drama), or demonstrat-
portion was Vayigash. As the heart of a man is like deep But there’s more to Judah’s homelessness, food insecurity, ed what can be accomplished
parshah has powerful emotion- water; but a man of under- and the list goes on. when you refuse to give up,
al and spiritual messages, it was standing will draw it out.” deed. He wants to do the right Judah seems to rise above the
an incredible experience and, thing. After his youthful indis- We are taught “justice, jus- fray, inspiring us to vayiash,
ever since, the parasha holds a This may be compared to cretions selling Joseph into tice shall you pursue” (Deuter- to approach with determina-
special place in my heart. a deep well full of cold and slavery and denying his daugh- onomy 16:20), and our reward tion whatever challenge stands
excellent water, yet none could ter-in-law Tamar her rightful is the land of Israel. That quest before us. l
The Joseph narrative begins drink of it. Then came one who husband, he has grown as a for justice cannot be a com-
well before Vayigash, but it tied cord to cord and thread person. He is taking the steps, mandment of a bygone era Rabbi Geri Newburge is a rabbi
reaches its climax this week to thread, drew up its water literally and figuratively, to — it must remain part of our at Main Line Reform Temple.
when Judah steps forward to and drank, whereupon all drew ensure Benjamin’s safety, even spiritual inheritance as Judah The Board of Rabbis of Greater
speak to the powerful man who water thus and drank thereof. willing to sacrifice himself for demonstrates. Many Jewish Philadelphia is proud to provide
accused Benjamin of stealing In the same way Judah did not the greater good. and secular organizations exist the Torah commentary for the
and took him into custody. We cease from answering Joseph to help perform this sacred Jewish Exponent.
do not know what motivates word for word until he pene- Judah models for us how work. Perhaps you can join in
Joseph to frame Benjamin, but trated to his very heart, “Then we should approach the world. the work done by your congre-
Judah takes a stand against Judah approached him.’ ” Today there is no shortage of
the apparent injustice done to
his younger brother Benjamin, Here the rabbis use a proof-
text from Proverbs as the basis
to illustrate Judah’s determina-

Heat ed the chilly public menorah was one of the students who egory, Ali’s Nasty (followed by estinian and Jewish kids come
lighting and latke-eating con- helped Houshmand. Nastylicious and Nastyvicious). here from Palestine, from
Continued from Page 8 test at the Chamberlain Stu- Israel, to come here and study
dent Center, doused in the “We helped peel the garlic Houshmand uses a special together, work together, eat
degrees. They made special kosher sauce. and put the spices in, but he base blend of six different pep- together and really try to learn
kosher labels for the jars, too. was the one who did all the pers, including some like Thai coexistence,” said Houshmand,
peppers and jalapeños, a few who grew up in Iran.
“It smelled up the whole He didn’t really seem like a president at that of which he grows himself in a
house, which was a very strong time. He just seemed like a person I was getting garden on campus. So far, he’s raised close to
smell and tasty,” said Loschak, to know while making food.” $10,000 over a couple months.
who is usually not a fan of heat. The hottest level uses a base The jars sell for $10, while the
“It’s a little bit different than SAMMI GROPEN, ROWAN UNIVERSITY STUDENT of habanero peppers. hottest Nastyvicious is $15 due
your typical hot sauce you buy to the exclusivity of the pep-
in the store. … It was very run- The kosher batch sold out heavy lifting,” said the Rowan With the kosher batch, he pers. It’s so popular there’s a
ny and very tasty.” that evening, in total about 40 sophomore. There was a lot of said the main difference was waiting list for Nastyvicious
jars, which will benefit Housh- waiting time too, so the group using the proper equipment, orders, coming from as far as
His late father was actually mand’s scholarship program. schmoozed in the kitchen. otherwise it’s all just vegeta- Japan and Taiwan.
well known in Santa Barba- bles, which are kosher.
ra for his own brand of hot “It was a big hit,” Loschak “He didn’t really seem like “I believe in good edu-
sauce made from home-grown said, and he hopes a kosher a president at that time,” she “I contribute 100 percent cation. I believe in peace.
jalapeños. “I feel like my hot sauce will become one of said. “He just seemed like a of the sales for scholarships I believe in people getting
father when he did it was like, Houshmand’s regular sell- person I was getting to know for these students,” he add- along,” he said, which his
‘How hot could you get it?’ ers, or all the sauces will gain while making food.” ed. Even the costs of making fundraising efforts support.
but [Houshmand’s] is actually kosher certification. the sauce come out of Housh- “These are good causes.” L
tasty as well.” Houshmand makes three lev- mand’s own pocket.
Sammi Gropen, Chabad els of heat, and the kosher one [email protected];
Following the sauce-mak- social chair and Shabbat chair, falls under his most mild cat- One day, he hopes to expand 215-832-0737
ing, about 100 students attend- this program for more national
and international students as
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while also raising a family, she says, “I didn’t have a good Leadership. Barkai will speak about her journey to develop Weiss about the roles genetics,
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to get involved, but I always felt that there had to have been helps young girls broaden their worldviews and qualify for have on your breast cancer risk,
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SUNDAY, DEC. 24

Klezmas Eve.
Germantown Jewish Centre is once again hosting a Klezmas Eve like no other. The Ken Ulansey Ensemble will
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Current Events. a.m. This heartfelt project will show our appreciation
The current events discussion group with Bob Rubin for all of their hard work. Please contact Debbie at
meets at 8:30 a.m. on Thursdays at Beth Sholom 215-677-1600 or at [email protected] to
Congregation. 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park. volunteer to bake, deliver or both. 9768 Verree Road,
Philadelphia.
Mommy and Me.
Sherrie Turetsky, director of the School of Early Learning at FRIDAY, DEC. 22
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, will lead a weekly one-hour
“Mommy & Me” class at 9:30 a.m. 971 Old York Road, Abington. Year of Torah.
Congregation Brothers of Israel presents Year of Torah
Cookie Project. Passport on eight Friday evenings through June. Join us
Join Congregations of Shaare Shamayim as we 45 minutes prior to Shabbat services as we travel around
bake cookies in our synagogue kitchen at 2 p.m. the world tasting food and drinks of other countries.

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Being Jewish doesn’t stop at CBOI. Old York Road, Abington. tops all offers for your
Travel to France at 7:15 p.m. For more diamonds & jewelry.
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Torah, Bagels, Coffee. we know the true value.
Services and Anniversaries. Begin Shabbat morning at Old York Immediate cash for one
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am Road Temple-Beth Am with an inter- piece or an entire
will welcome Shabbat at 7:30 p.m. active, engaging discussion of the collection.
featuring the adult choir and honoring weekly portion including bagels and
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SUNDAY, DEC. 24
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Moo Shu Jew Show. 10am - 4:30pm
Co-produced by famed comedian Cory Kahaney, the Gershman Y’s Moo
Shu Jew Show returns for its ninth year. Guaranteed to fill your belly Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
with laughs and plentiful Chinese fare, chow down on a multi-course
meal in the heart of Chinatown and then wash it all down with a trio of
performances from the nation’s best stand-up comedians. This year’s line-
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Zimmerman. Food is not kosher, vegetarian options available. Register
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co ee at 9 a.m. followed by a peer-led Philadelphia for a dinner and movie WEDNESDAY, DEC. MONDAY, DEC.
Shabbat service at 10:15 a.m. Casual night. The group will meet at 5:30
dress is appropriate, and everyone is p.m. at the box o ce at the AMC Support Group. Longwood Gardens Trip.
welcome. For more information, call Neshaminy to purchase tickets for a Congregation Beth Or o ers a Join the Mosaic Outdoor Club of Philadelphia for a trip to Longwood
215-886-8000. 971 Old York Road, movie. We will go out to dinner at Piz- support group for divorced women Gardens. The group will carpool at 10 a.m. from in front of the Target at
Abington. zeria Uno and then come back to see to meet and discuss common issues Bustleton Avenue and Bleigh Street in Northeast Philadelphia. We will
the movie. For more information call and solutions to problems they are have lunch at the gardens and dinner out afterwards, weather permit-
Dinner and Movie Night. Neil at 215-331-8194. facing. All are welcome to participate ting. For information call Jon at 856-787-0325.
Join the Mosaic Outdoor Club of as needed. The group meets once a

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Philadelphia, PA 19103 Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will with Bob Rubin meets at 8:30 a.m. on
host a drop-in mahjong game every Thursdays at Beth Sholom Congrega-
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ENGAGEMENT Stay
GOFBERG-BLUEN in

Pamela Gofberg of Philadel- Touch
phia and Lisa Bluen of Sher- with
man Oaks, Calif., are thrilled Jewish
to announce the engagement Philadelphia
of their children, Marissa Gof-
berg to Benjamin Bluen, son of LIFESTYLES/CULTURE
the late Jeffrey Bluen.
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Marissa is a graduate of the
former Akiba Hebrew Acade-
my. She received her master’s
degree in social work from
Temple University. Marissa is
employed as a licensed clinical
social worker at Penn Medi-
cine.

Benjamin is a graduate of
the University of California–
San Diego and the Technion
Faculty Medical School. He
completed his residency and
is employed by Hahnemann University Hospital. He will finish an infectious disease training
program in June 2018.
Marissa is the granddaughter of the late Loretta and Walter Gofberg. Benjamin is the grand-
son of Millie Siegel, the late Sidney Siegel, and the late Naomi and Klaus Bluen. Sharing in the
couple’s happiness are Benjamin’s older brother, Joel, and fiancé Chelsey, as well as his younger
brother, Steven.
The couple is planning a June 2018 wedding in Philadelphia.

WEDDING

DONESON-LEVINE LHeeaardnlsiinxedifferent graduate — started this campaign by think- LIZ SPIKOL | JE STAFF B’Omer, which isn’t one of Judaism’s major
tcoompyato salad ing of where this district has been and where IT WAS FINALLY starting to feel like sum- holidays, here’s a brief primer: It’s an agri-
Joy and Charlie Doneson and Jodi rceocpiypes. he wants it to go. mer, with temperatures rising into the 90s culturally based observance that derives from
and Steven Levine announce the mar- biblical law, which proscribes that an omer
riage of their children, Stephen Adam He recalled watching then-U.S. Rep. Rob
Doneson and Dani Fara Levine, on Pcaogpey2.1 Andrews, who was ultimately forced to re- last week. But it got even hotter on May 26 — an ancient Hebrew measure of grain —
Aug. 6 at Congregation B’nai Tikvah sign due to the improper use of campaign at Fifth Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue must be offered at the Temple in Jerusalem.
in North Brunswick, N.J. Rabbi Eric Page 00 funds, and now Norcross. after the fire marshal arrived and the bonfire Leviticus reads: “And from the day
Yanoff officiated.
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Heather Levine-Levy, Dani’s sis-
ter, was the matron of honor. Brides- Number 601
maids were Lori Doneson, Stephen’s Published Weekly Since 1887
sister, and Tamara Spiewak Toub. “We saw the political realities of could finally be lit. on which you bring the offering … you
Michael Doneson, Stephen’s brother, Donald Norcross taking his place with an The Mystic Music Festival, co-sponsored shall count off seven weeks. They must
was the best man. Groomsmen were incredible amount of cronyism and graft and be complete.”
Larry Levy, Dani’s brother in-law; corruption,” he said. “Rather than sitting at by The Chevra and the Jewish Center of
Cory MacIntosh; Ryan Osgood; Craig home and complaining about the things that Northern Liberties, brought live music, food For our agrarian ancestors, that seven-
Shaner; and Kyle Wood. The ketubah and drink and a seriously diverse crowd to week span was customarily a somber time
signing was witnessed by Stuart Kes- we don’t like in our democracy, we said, ‘Let’s a vast vacant lot in Kensington for a cele- reserved for praying for good weather for
ilman and Stephen Toub. bration of Lag B’Omer.
In case you’re not familiar with Lag
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ip Rabinowitz and Rochelle Doneson
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ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES CORPORATE NOTICES
ESTATE OF ARTHUR E. RONDEAU, ESTATE OF DORIS R. KETTINGER ESTATE OF FELICE SHAPIRO, DE- ESTATE OF JEANETTE N. SIGALL Estate of MARIE FLYNN a/k/a MAR- Estate of Miron Salzberg, De- 1622 MGD Foundation has been in-
JR., DECEASED. DECEASED CEASED. a/k/a JEANETTE SIGALL, DE- IE ELIZABETH FLYNN, Deceased ceased. corporated under the provisions of
Late of the Township of Warmin- LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION on Late of Philadelphia CEASED. Late of Philadelphia County Late of Philadelphia County. the PA Nonprofit Corporation Law
ster, Bucks County, PA the above Estate have been gran- LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the Late of the Township of Chelten- LETTERS TESTAMENTARY Letters Testamentary on the above of 1988.
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the ted to the undersigned, who re- above Estate have been granted to ham, Montgomery County, PA On the above estate have been Estate have been granted to the un- Brian I. Footer, Esq.
above Estate have been granted to quest all persons having claims or the undersigned, who request all LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the granted to the undersigned, who dersigned, who request all persons Footer & Associates LLC
the undersigned, who request all demands against the estate of the persons having claims or demands above Estate have been granted to bequest all persons having claims having claims or demands against 1515 Market Street
persons having claims or demands decedent to make known the same, against the estate of the decedent the undersigned, who request all or demands against the estate of the Estate of the decedent to make Suite 1700
against the estate of the decedent and all persons indebted to the de- to make known the same and all persons having claims or demands the decedent to make known the known the same, and all persons Philadelphia, PA 19102
to make known the same and all cedent to make payment without persons indebted to the decedent against the estate of the decedent same, and all persons indebted to indebted to the decedent to make 950 Square Inc has been incorpor-
persons indebted to the decedent delay to Gregory Kettinger Admin- to make payment without delay to to make known the same and all the decedent to make payment payment without delay, to: David ated under the provisions of the
to make payment without delay to istrator CTA; Attorney Debra G. AMY B. PETERSOHN, EXECUTRIX, persons indebted to the decedent without delay, to Denise Flynn, Ex- Salzberg, Executor, 441 Tomlin- Pennsylvania Business Corpora-
MAUDE RONDEAU, EXECUTRIX, Speyer, Two Bala Plaza Suite 300 c/o Rachel Fitoussi, Esq., 62 W. to make payment without delay to ecutrix, or to their attorney: son Road, Apt. A-14, Philadelphia tion Law of 1988.
c/o Kelly Barse, Esq., 1701 Walnut Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Princeton Rd., Bala Cynwyd, PA EDWARD R. SIGALL and ROBIN Jon Taylor, Esquire, PC PA 19116. Michael Kuldiner, Esquire
St., 6th Fl., Philadelphia, PA 19103, ESTATE OF EDWARD A. RUDZIN- 19004, SIGALL, EXECUTORS, c/o Mark S. 1617 JFK Blvd. Estate of Robert Elvin Douglas 922 Bustleton Pike
Or to her Attorney: SKI, DECEASED. Or to her Attorney: Blaskey, Esq., 3000 Two Logan Suite 1838 Douglas, Robert Elvin late of Phil- 1st Floor
KELLY BARSE Late of Philadelphia RACHEL FITOUSSI Square, 18th & Arch Streets, Phil- Philadelphia, PA, 19103 adelphia, PA. David Alan McKaig, Feasterville, PA 19053
THE LAW OFFICES OF PETER L. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the 62 W. Princeton Rd. adelphia, PA 19103-2799, c/o Stuart R. Lundy, Esq., Lundy FOREIGN REGISTRATION - Notice
KLENK & ASSOCIATES above Estate have been granted to Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Or to their Attorney: Estate of Max Fickler, Deceased Beldecos & Milby, PC, 450 N. is hereby given that APO Technolo-
1701 Walnut St., 6th Fl. the undersigned, who request all MARK S. BLASKEY Late of Warminster, Bucks County, Narberth Ave., Suite 200, Narberth, gies, Inc., a foreign corporation
Philadelphia, PA 19103 persons having claims or demands ESTATE OF FRANK DIGGS, JR., PEPPER HAMILTON LLP PA PA 19072, Executor. formed under the laws of the State
against the estate of the decedent DECEASED. 3000 Two Logan Square LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the Lundy Beldecos & Milby, PC of DE where its principal office is
Estate of Celeste Cimorelli to make known the same and all Late of Philadelphia 18th & Arch Streets above Estate have been granted to 450 N. Narberth Ave. located at 3711 Market St., Ste.
Cimorelli, Celeste late of Phil- persons indebted to the decedent LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the Philadelphia, PA 19103-2799 the undersigned who request all Suite 200 800, Phila., PA 19104, has re-
adelphia, PA. Michael Cimorelli, c/o to make payment without delay to above Estate have been granted to persons having claims or demands Narberth, PA 19072 gistered to do business in PA with
Rosenberg Smith Cooney & JANICE LEE RUDZINSKI, EXEC- the undersigned, who request all ESTATE OF JOSEPH E. KETTINGER against the estate of the decedent Estate of YONG QUAN ZHENG, De- the Department of State of the
Migliore, PC, 3331 Street Rd., Ste. UTRIX, c/o Mark J. Davis, Esq., 644 persons having claims or demands DECEASED to make known the same, and all ceased Commonwealth of PA, at Harris-
445, Greenwood Square, Bens- Germantown Pike, Ste. 2-C, Lafay- against the estate of the decedent LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION on persons indebted to the decedent Late of Philadelphia County burg, PA, on 19/27/17, under the
alem, PA 19020, Administrator. ette Hill, PA 19444, to make known the same and all the above Estate have been gran- to make payment without delay to: LETTERS TESTAMENTARY provisions of the PA Business Cor-
ESTATE OF CHARLES RANDALL Or to her Attorney: persons indebted to the decedent ted to the undersigned, who re- Debra F. Fickler, Executrix, c/o her On the above estate have been poration Law of 1988. The re-
KREWSON IV a/k/a CHARLES R. MARK J. DAVIS to make payment without delay to quest all persons having claims or attorney: granted to the undersigned, who gistered office in PA shall be loc-
KREWSON IV, DECEASED. THE LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S. DOLORES A. DAVIS, EXECUTRIX, 3 demands against the estate of the Amy Steerman, Esquire bequest all persons having claims ated at 3711 Market St., Ste. 800,
Late of the Township of Abington, CONNOR N. Columbus Blvd., Unit 409, Phil- decedent to make known the same, 1900 Spruce Street or demands against the estate of Phila., PA 19104.
Montgomery County, PA 644 Germantown Pike, Ste. 2-C adelphia, PA 19106. and all persons indebted to the de- Philadelphia, PA 19103 the decedent to make known the Landmark @ 2nd Condo Associ-
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 cedent to make payment without same, and all persons indebted to ation has been incorporated under
above Estate have been granted to ESTATE OF ERNEST OBERMAN, ESTATE OF GRACE E. POUNDER, delay to Gregory Kettinger Admin- ESTATE OF MICHAEL J. MIGNONE, the decedent to make payment the provisions of the PA Nonprofit
the undersigned, who request all DECEASED DECEASED. istrator-CTA c/o Attorney Debra G. JR. a/k/a MICHAEL J. MIGNONE, without delay, to Yan Hong Zheng, Corporation Law of 1988.
persons having claims or demands Late of DRESHER, MONTGOMERY Late of Philadelphia Speyer, Two Bala Plaza Suite 300 DECEASED. Executor, or to their attorney: Michael Kuldiner, Esquire
against the estate of the decedent COUNTY, PA LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Late of Philadelphia Jon Taylor, Esquire, PC 922 Bustleton Pike
to make known the same and all LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the 1617 JFK Blvd. 1st Floor
persons indebted to the decedent above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all ESTATE OF JUSTIN TADAO HAMA- above Estate have been granted to Suite 1838 Feasterville, PA 19053
to make payment without delay to the undersigned who request all persons having claims or demands NO, a/k/a AYA JULIA HAMANO, the undersigned, who request all Philadelphia, PA, 19103 Notice is hereby given that the Art-
JON D. FOX, EXECUTOR, c/o David persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent AYA J. HAMANO, DECEASED. persons having claims or demands STATE OF WILLIE ALBERT WILLI- icles of Incorporation for Max Pub-
A. Applebaum, Esq., 101 Green- against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all Late of Philadelphia against the estate of the decedent AMS a/k/a WILLIE A. WILLIAMS, lic Adjusters Inc were filed with the
wood Ave., 5th Fl., Jenkintown, PA to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on to make known the same and all DECEASED. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
19046, persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to the above Estate have been gran- persons indebted to the decedent Late of Philadelphia under the provisions of the Busi-
Or to his Attorney: to make payment without delay to: BRUCE POUNDER, EXECUTOR, c/o ted to the undersigned, who re- to make payment without delay to LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the ness Corporation Law of 1988, as
DAVID A. APPLEBAUM Caryl Andrea Oberman, Executrix Kelly Barse, Esq., 1701 Walnut St., quest all persons having claims or MICHAEL R. MIGNONE, EXECUT- above Estate have been granted to amended.
FRIEDMAN SCHUMAN, P.C. Care of her attorney; 6th Fl., Philadelphia, PA 19103, demands against the estate of the OR, c/o Harvey Abramson, Esq., 86 the undersigned, who request all PTA II Corp. has been incorporated
101 Greenwood Ave., 5th Fl. Liliana Yazno-Bartle, Esquire Or to his Attorney: decedent to make known the same Buck Rd., Holland, PA 18966, persons having claims or demands under the provisions of the
Jenkintown, PA 19046 The Law Offices of Caryl Andrea KELLY BARSE and all persons indebted to the de- Or to his Attorney: against the estate of the decedent Pennsylvania Business Corpora-
Oberman, LLC LAW OFFICES OF PETER L. KLENK cedent to make payment without HARVEY ABRAMSON to make known the same and all tion Law of 1988.
SELL IT FOR FREE! 705 Easton Road & ASSOCIATES delay to SYLVIA G. BROWN, AD- LAW OFFICES OF HARVEY AB- persons indebted to the decedent Anya Morrison Davis, Esq.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090 1701 Walnut St., 6th Fl. MINISTRATRIX, c/o Neal G. Wiley, RAMSON, P.C. to make payment without delay to Zarwin Baum DeVito
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We Buy Houses in “As-Is” condition. Robert S. "Rocky" Aldas, age 72, died on Carol Baron (nee Blumberg) December 13, Albert Bellman Dec. 8, 2017 Husband of
No inspections or repairs are ever required. December 13, 2017. He was an insurance 2017 of Yardley, Pa. Wife of the late Barry. Florence (nee Levy). Father of Samuel (Phyl-
No clean-out fee. Just remove your mementoes. adjuster who resided in Philadelphia, PA. Be- Mother of Gary (Angelica) Scherlis. Step- lis) Bellman, Marc (Lisa) Bellman and the late
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One call, one brief visit to the house and you're 100% done. Andrew (Christy) Meltzer; and greatest uncle Stephen (Partricia) Blumberg. Also survived children. He was a retired quality control in-
of Tyler, Griffin, Nicholas, Chelsea, and A.J. by two step-grandchildren. Relatives and spector. Contributions in his memory may
Please call 215-­‐515-­‐0499. Ask for Jonathan or Rachel. Contributions in his memory may be made to friends were invited to services Sunday be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
the Ronald McDonald House, 3925 Chestnut December 17, 10:30AM at Joseph Levine &
St., Phila., PA 19104. Sons 4737 Street Road Trevose, PA. Int. Sha- GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
lom Memorial Park. Contributions in her RAPHAEL-SACKS
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S memory may be made to Jewish Federation
RAPHAEL-SACKS of Philadelphia (or) a Charity of the donors BORTIN
choice.
ARINSBERG Sherie Bortin (nee Levy) of the Abramson
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS Center for Jewish Life. Wife of the late Dr. Le-
Bernard Arinsberg, age 79, died on Decem- onard Bortin and Herbert Savitt. Mother of
ber 7, 2017. He was a Chief of Base Supply BECKER Peggy (Dr. Joseph) Carver and Nancy (Scott)
Division for the Department of Defense who Mayes, sister of William (Elaine) Levy, sister-
resided in Philadelphia, PA. He was also an Freda Becker (nee Goldman) Dec. 12, 2017. in-law of Eleanor Blank, grandmother of
Air Force Veteran. Husband of Carol (nee Wife of Leonard of Wynnewood. Mother of Hank, Amy (Drew), Patty (Ari), Susan (Jason)
Litzer); father of Susan Arinsberg and Larry Mark William Becker and Eric Jon Becker and Allie (Chad), great grandmother of Ellie,
(Meryl) Arinsberg; brother of Siri Karm Singh (Lisa). Grandmother of Rachel, Samantha, Drew, Cecelia, Olivia, Annabelle and Luke.
Khalsa; and grandfather of Seth. Contribu- Aaron, Jennifer and Alexis (Steve). Great- Relatives and friends were invited to
tions in his memory may be made to the Boy grandmother of Viviene and Dylan. Relatives graveside services Thursday 2:30 P.M.
Scouts of America. and friends were invited to Graveside Ser- Roosevelt Memorial Park, Old Lincoln Hwy.,
vices Thur. 1:00 P.M. Haym Salomon Me- Trevose. Contributions in her memory may
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S morial Park, Frazer, PA. be made to Abramson Center for Jewish Life,
RAPHAEL-SACKS 1425 Horsham Rd., North Wales, PA 19454.
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printed publications uben and Gertrude (Gaston) Cardonick. She
delivered directly to your was the loving sister of Larry & Sheldon. El-
home for less than len graduated George Washington High
a dollar a week. School and then Temple University, Class of
1972. She was a part of the Physical Educa-
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32 DECEMBER 21, 2017 grandchildren Ryan & Olivia, nephews Daniel,
Michael and Brian, nieces Jennifer Cardonick
Walker and Amy Cardonick Cohn, and cous-
ins Loraine (Surnitsky) and Leonard Duboff.
In addition, her beloved friends, Zumba
ladies, “Team Ellen,” who accompanied her
throughout years of treatment and her furry
children: Samantha, Murphy, Hip-Hop, Tuck-
er, Frankie & Roccy, will miss her dearly. In-
ternment will be private. Treasured family
and friends were invited to remember Ellen
on Tuesday, December 19, 1:30pm at the
Valley Forge Towers Clubhouse, 4000 Valley
Forge Circle, King of Prussia, 19406. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests that dona-
tions be made to Ovarian Cancer Research
Fund Alliance or the Department of Interven-
tional Radiology at Paoli Hospital.

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CRAMER

Paul H. Cramer, age 69, passed away on
December 7, 2017 suddenly following a bi-
cycle accident in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He
was President of Cramco, Inc., a leader in the
casual dining furniture industry. Paul di-
vided his time between Philadelphia and Fort
Lauderdale. Paul is survived by his spouse,
Anthony Christe, his brother Louis (Diane),
his sister Joan and nephews Aaron and Mi-
chael. Paul was an artist, an avid baker, and
he followed an active fitness regimen. Con-
tributions in his memory may be made to the
Abramson Center for Jewish Life, 1425 Hor-
sham Road, North Wales, Pa. 19454 or St.
Judes Children’s Hospital.

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FRIEDMAN JACOBS ROSENTHAL A RESOLUTION OF THE
ABRAMSON CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE
Mildred Friedman (nee Dranoff) Dec. 4, 2017. Betty Jacobs (nee Simons), age 98, died on Carol L. Rosenthal (nee Lehrfeld) 87, of
Wife of the late Alvin, of Broomall. Mother of December 8, 2017. She is resided in Dresh- Audubon, PA, formerly of Rydal, PA, on The Board of Trustees of the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson
Bonnie (Barbera Bushing) Rose; also sur- er, Pennsylvania. Wife of the late Henry Jac- December 10, 2017. Daughter of the late Dr. Center for Jewish Life record with sorrow the passing of their
vived by loving nieces and nephews. Relat- obs; mother of Eric (Carla) Jacobs; and Louis and Adele Lehrfeld. She is survived by esteemed colleague and friend
ives and friends were invited to Services grandmother of Zachary and Allison. Contri- Alfred, her husband of 66 years; daughters
Mon. 12 noon Joseph Levine and Sons Me- butions in her memory may be made to Beth Ellen Rosenthal and Susan (Howard) Gallop; George Manstein, MD
morial Chapels (West), 2811 West Chester Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun, 1001 Paper Mill Road, and grandchildren Amy and David. An ac-
Pike, Broomall PA. Int. Mt. Sharon Cemetery. Erdenheim, PA 19038 or to a charity of the complished artist, Carol graduated from the whose commitment to Jewish causes and philanthropy benefited
Contributions in her memory may be made to donor's choice. Tyler School of Fine Arts with a passion for the seniors served by the Abramson Center, and who served as
Main Line Hospice or a charity of donor's sculpting, oil painting and watercolor. She an example to the entire community.
choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S formerly served on the Abington Memorial
RAPHAEL-SACKS Hospital Mental Health Advisory Board and Dr. Manstein joined the board of the Abramson Center for Jewish
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS was a long-time volunteer on the AMH Tel-e- Life in 1979. He lent his expertise to the Building for Life
JOSEPHSON Help crisis hotline. Carol was one of the Committee and very generously supported the construction
GALPERIN founders of the Young Adult Group, estab- of the Abramson Center’s Horsham campus through the New
Harvey Josephson on December 7, 2017. lished to provide socialization opportunities Campus Fund. Along with his wife, Marial, z”l, Dr. Manstein gave
Gilbert Galperin, Dec. 14, 2017. age 89, Hus- Husband of Rosemary (nee Winkler). Son of for adults with intellectual disabilities. Funer- selflessly to the Center through the Annual Fund and was a
band of Ruth (nee Kline); father of Arthur Norma Rosenfeld and the late Norman al Services were Wednesday, Dec. 13th at long-time supporter of the Rainbow Ball, the Center’s annual
(Nina) Galpern, Mark (Mindy) Galpern, and Josephson. Father of Stephen (Holli) Joseph- 1:30 P.M. Joseph Levine and Sons Memorial fundraising gala. The Abramson Center and our entire Jewish
the late Janet Shoemaker; brother of Jerry son. Brother of the late Marcia Josephson. Chapel, 4737 Street Road, Trevose. Contri- community were truly fortunate to have been the beneficiary of
(Florence) Galpern; also survived by 9 grand- Contributions in his memory may made to butions can be made to the Myelodysplastic his time, leadership, and enduring tzedakah.
children and 6 great-grandchildren. We re- American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Syndrome Foundation at www.MDS-founda-
spectfully request that contributions in Gil's Phila., PA 19103 tion.org To his children Dr. Carl (Marla) Manstein, Dr. Mark (Shoshana)
memory may be made for Planting Trees in Manstein, Tzipporah (Avraham) Glick, Robert, and Dr. Joanne (Dr.
Israel, www.jnf.org/trees or to Fox Chase GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS Shlomo) Levin; his grandchildren and all who mourn his passing;
Cancer Center www.foxchase.org RAPHAEL-SACKS the Board of Trustees of the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center
ROVINSKY for Jewish Life offer this expression of profound sympathy. May
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S KANE they find solace in the knowledge that his dedication, generosity
RAPHAEL SACKS Sara Rovinsky (nee Goldpaint), age 100, died and good works will serve as a living tribute to him and will benefit
Florence S Kane died at age 97 on November on December 11, 2017. She resided in Phil- future generations.
GILBERT 27, 2017, at her home in Miami.There will be adelphia, Pennsylvania. Wife of the late Mor-
a memorial service held in Philadelphia (TBA) ris; mother of Robert (Renana) Rovinsky, Howard J. Davis, Esq. Carol A. Irvine
Harvey B. Gilbert Dec. 8, 2017. Husband of to honor her life of compassion and love. Paul (Paula) Rovinsky, and Susan (Gary) Chairman of the Board President and CEO
Darlene (nee Duboff). Father of Gene S. Born in 1920 to Abraham and Rose Smith, Levy; grandmother of Heather (Chris) Holle-
(Judy) Gilbert, Marc A. (Evie) Gilbert and she married her childhood sweetheart, Ed- man, Joey Rovinsky, Sari Rovinsky, Rachel A COMMUNITY
Meryl (Scott) Haberman; also survived by 5 ward Boyd Kane. Florence is survived by her (Kevin) Vanover, Neshama Rovinsky, Neilah REMEMBERS
grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. son, Philip and by her three grandchildren, Rovinsky; great-grandmother of Samantha
Contributions in his memory may be made to Betsy, Eric and Zoe Kane. Her passions in life Holleman, Jordan Vanover, Aaron Levy, and MONTHLY ARCHIVES OF JEWISH EXPONENT
Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market St., included raising her son and daughter Bar- Noah Garnsey; and also survived by brother- DEATH NOTICES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE.
Suite 102, Phila., PA 19106 or to Vitas Com- bara, enjoying her grandkids, her charity in-law, Jack Rudolph and cousin Joan
munity Connection, 1787 Sentry Parkway work, golf and travel. She was known for her Rhodes. Contributions in her memory may www.jewishexponent.com
West, Building 16 Suite 400, Blue Bell, PA kindness and and will be missed dearly. be made to Paul's Run Benevolent Fund,
19422. Please contact Philip at [email protected] Paul's Run, 9896 Bustleton Ave., Phila., PA DECEMBER 21, 2017 33
19115.
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S KOWIT
RAPHAEL-SACKS GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
Joseph Kowit On December 10, 2017, of RAPHAEL-SACKS
GOLDBERG Boynton Beach, FL. Beloved husband of Ruth
(nee Klein) Kowit. Loving father of Carol SCHWARTZ
Joan R. Goldberg (nee Rubin), age 87, died Rosenberg (Martin), Scott Kowit (Debby),
on December 9, 2017. She was a retired Leslie Kirshner Morris (Glen) and David Milton Schwartz December 11, 2017. Hus-
speech therapist who resided in Rydal, Kirshner (Betsy Frauenthal), brother of the band of the late Miriam. Father of Geoffrey
Pennsylvania. Mother of Michael (Jane) late Sidney Kowit and devoted grandfather of (Francine) Schwartz, Noreen (Arthur)
Goldberg; and grandmother of Molly Jean Marc (Angela), Paul, Benjamin, Jennifer, Sagoskin and Stuart Schwartz. Brother of
Goldberg. Contributions in her memory may Caleb and Talia and great-grandfather of Sid- Rose Weiss, also survived by 9 grandchil-
be made to the Jewish Federation of Greater ney and Arden. Relatives and friends were in- dren and 6 great grandchildren. Contribu-
Philadelphia, 2100 Arch Street, Phila., PA vited to Services, Friday 12:30 PM, Joseph tions in his memory may be made to the
19103, www.jewishphilly.org. Levine & Sons Memorial Chapel, 4737 Street American Heart Association , 1617 JFK.Blvd,
Road, Trevose, PA. Interment Har Nebo Suite 700, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 or Knes-
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may set Hasefer, 1237 Edgewood Road, Yardley,
RAPHAEL-SACKS be made to Trust Bridge Hospice, 5300 East Pa. 19067.
Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407,
HARRIS www.trustbridge.com GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS
Seymour L. Harris December 10, 2017. Lov- JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
ing father of Craig Harris, Judy Harris-Koblin SINGER
(Drew Aarons), and Abby Lieberman (Mi- LAPP
chael). Devoted brother of Leona Jaffe. Be- Ruth Singer (nee Prince). Dec. 9 2017. Lov-
loved grandfather of Sam and Jeremy Lieber- Saul Lapp, age 90, of Warminster, PA, died ing mother of Rita Singer-Sonnenberg
man and Jane, Sarah, David, and Adam Har- on December 10, 2017. Beloved husband of (Brad), Phyllis Williams, Fred Singer (Susan),
ris-Koblin. Contributions in his memory may the late Ellin (Glickman) Lapp; devoted father and Miriam Licence. Devoted mommom of
be made to the American Cancer Society, ht- of Beth Lapp (John Gennetti) and Lisa Lapp Rachel, Amanda, Jeffrey, Samantha, and An-
tps://www.cancer.org or the Jewish National (Angus Compson); dear brother of Shirley drew. Contributions in her memory may be
Fund, https://www.jnf.org Kurtzberg; and loving grandfather of David made to Keneseth Israel (Reform Cong.),
LaRoss (Donna) and Paige LaRoss. A me- 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park,
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S morial service was held at The Chapel at Pennsylvania 19027
RAPHAEL-SACKS Ann’s Choice, 30000 Ann’s Choice Way,
Warminster, PA 18974 on Friday, December GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
HIRSHMAN 15. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Ann’s RAPHAEL-SACKS
Choice Benevolent Care Fund, 20000 Ann’s
Betty Z. Hirshman, December 7, 2017, of Choice Way, Warminster, PA 18974 would be TAXIN
Voorhees, NJ. Wife of the late Ellis Hirshman. appreciated.
Mother of Barbara (David Oppenheim) Smith Jean Taxin(nee Abrams) December 10, 2017,
and the late Mindy McCune (Bob McCune). VARCOE-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME age 99 of Philadelphia, passed away peace-
Grandmother of Kevin Smith, Stephanie (Mi- of DOYLESTOWN, INC. fully at her home surrounded by her family.
chael) Silver, Kyle and Eric McCune and Ra- Predeceased by her loving husband of 58
chael and Marc Oppenheim. Sister of Min- LEVICK years John M. Taxin, owner of Old Original
nette Page. Contributions can be made to Bookbinder's Restaurant, and cherished son
Lupus Foundation of America, Barbara Ann Levick (nee Luntz) December Albert Taxin. She is survived by her daughter
www.lupus.org 12, 2017; of Bryn Mawr, PA; wife of the late Sandy Taxin, daughter-in-law Doris Taxin,
Harold; mother of Janet Levick, Sandy Levick grandchildren John E. Taxin (Jayme), Erica
PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc. (John Sullivan), Cindy Levick and Mandy Taxin Bleznak, Eli Gross (Jennifer), Sherri
Steier (Alan Levine); grandmother of Lisa, Weiss Poall (Steven), Erich Weiss, Diana
Honor the memory Shani, Jackie, Ben, Sarah, Zoe and Arielle; Lugo and 8 great grand children. Funeral Ser-
of your loved one... also survived by 4 great-grandchildren. Rel- vices were private. Contributions in her
atives and friends were invited to graveside memory may be made to the Albert R. Taxin
Call 215.832.0749 to services Thursday, 11:00AM, Roosevelt Me- Brain Tumor research center at the Wistar In-
place your memorial. morial Park, Trevose, PA. Contributions in stitute.
her memory may be made to The Ben Levick
Sullivan Fund C/O The Greater New Orleans JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
Foundation, 1055 Saint Charles Ave., New
Orleans, LA 70130.

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James R. Fitzgerald, a retired FBI supervisory special agent who
helped crack the Unabomber case, receives a framed gold leaf for
the Tree of Life at Tifereth Israel. The leaf was a thank you for the
presentation and book-signing he had at Tifereth Israel on Dec.
10, which benefited the synagogue. More than 100 congregants
and guests attended the presentation on the Unabomber and
other high-profile cases.

From left: Rabbi Ephraim Levin, adviser to Tikvah/AJMI; Michael Dineen, legislative assistant to U.S. Rep.

Dwight Evans; Helene Steinberg, executive director of Tikvah/AJMI; Lewis Hoch; and Jonathan Saidel, master of

ceremonies Photo by Bonnie Squires

From left: Tifereth Israel President Ira Pogachefsky; James R. Fitzger- Tikvah/Advocates for the Jewish Mentally Ill held its annual Righteous Person awards brunch on
ald, retired FBI supervisory special agent; and Frank Goldstein, Tifereth Dec. 10 at Congregation Beth Hillel-Beth El. Lewis Hoch, partner at Blank Rome LLP, accepted
Israel congregant and chairperson of “A Special Morning with James R. the award with his three sons on behalf of his late wife, Nadine Hoch, an advocate for people with
Fitzgerald” mental disabilities.

James R. Fitzgerald gives a presentation at Tifereth Israel. Through KleinLife’s Heart-
to-Heart Adopt-A-Family
program, people dropped off
presents and toys at KleinLife
for families in need. The annu-
al program allows individuals
and organizations to “adopt”
a family that cannot afford to
celebrate Chanukah.

From left: Inna Gulko, director of
support services at KleinLife; Miran-
da Coyne, social services director
at KleinLife; Laura Stockett, human
resources representative at Amer-
ican Heritage Credit Union; and
Tom Folk, EFS assistant manager at
American Heritage Credit Union

34 DECEMBER 21, 2017 American Jewish Committee Philadelphia/Southern JEWISHEXPONENT.COM
New Jersey commemorated the 30th anniversary of
Freedom Sunday and the Soviet Jewry Movement at
a lunch program Dec. 7. During the original Free-
dom Sunday, the largest Jewish rally in U.S. history,
250,000 demonstrators marched on Washington Mall
to demand freedom for Soviet Jews.

From left: AJC Philadelphia President Morris Gocial; Samuel
Kliger, AJC director of Russian-Jewish and Former Soviet
Union Affairs; Len Grossman, AJC National Board of Governors
member; and AJC Philadelphia Chairman Fred Strober

From left: Soviet Jewry Movement leaders Bobbie Mor-
genstern, Frank Brodsky, Lana Dishler, Bernie Dishler, Arlene
Fickler and Ernie Kahn

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On Dec. 11, American Friends of the Hebrew
University (AFHU) held a parlor meeting, which
featured a dialogue called “Our Jewish Lives in
an Anti-Semitic Atmosphere.” The event intro-
duced AFHU’s new Philadelphia office, which
will also serve Delaware, South Jersey and great-
er Pennsylvania.

From left: Barton and Susan Winokur and AFHU
National Executive Director Beth Asnien McCoy

Louis J. Soslowky From left: David Ruderman, Joseph Meyerhoff professor
of modern Jewish history at the University of Pennsylvania;
Louis J. Soslowsky, an orthopedic researcher at Herb Sachs, host and AFHU Mid-Atlantic Region/Pennsylvania
the University of Pennsylvania and a member of chairman; host Alice Sachs; and Yossi Gal, ambassador and
the Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El Board of Directors, vice president for university advancement and external rela-
received the H.R. Lissner Medal from the Ameri- tions for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
can Society of Mechanical Engineers. ASME chose
Soslowsky for his contributions toward the under-
standing, prevention and treatment of musculo-
skeletal injuries and his internationally recognized
leadership in the biomechanics community.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s NextGen and Jewish Life and Learning depart- KleinLife held an intergenerational holiday candle lighting to
ments joined jkidphilly for a Chanukah celebration. Attendees did arts and crafts, listened to music mark the first night of Chanukah. The lighting brought together
and played games. senior members and children.

From left: jkidphilly Parent
Ambassador Cindy Saltzman,
Rayna Saltzman, jkidphilly Parent
Ambassador Bari Jacobson and
Ryan Jacobson

From left: Sylvie and From left: KleinLife senior member Marci Lyons-DiCamillo; Ann Kids
Adam Neff Child Care Center preschoolers David Sigal and Alexandra Breyman; and
KleinLife Program Director Shelley Geltzer

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