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Jewish Women of
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Purim cards
take note of ROSS MATTIO DISCOVERED Judaism Bea Slater with one of the posters that features her image. Photo provided
prominent leaders. in a rather unconventional and unexpect-
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LOCAL an Ashkenazi Jewish man with special MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF living in Spring eld, N.J., was chosen as
needs, Mattio witnessed the man’s family one of the new faces of JDate as part of
Author Explores observe Jewish holidays and, sadly, attend THE NEXT TIME you visit New York, its advertising endeavor. Slater and a few
Holidays in shiva calls. look up and you may see Bea Slater plas- other older women are the star coders, or
Observant Year tered on a billboard overhead. titular yentas, of its “Powered by Yentas”
Subsequent book “I learned how to help him keep the campaign.
details insights, kitchen kosher with the simple meals that Or maybe you’ll see the 90-year-old on
meaning gained. he and I prepared together,” he recalled. a poster by a bus stop, clad in a blue track- “Jewish grandmas have been setting up
“We lit candles together on Chanukah. … suit and tinkering on a laptop. young, eligible Jews for centuries, if not
Page 5 It was a really moving experience being longer. We wanted to show, in a visually
witness to their family’s Jewish experience.” Slater, a West Philadelphia native now
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Jewish Women of Color Featured for Purim

LOCAL A sampling of the individuals on cards
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF featuring Jewish women of color you can
send to a friend or family member for Purim.
CELEBRATING PURIM IS
more than just eating haman- Illustrations by Shannon Wright
taschen and twirling groggers.
There’s one famous character and publisher; Yavilah McCoy, lives or if they are Jewish women from Eastern Europe, we tend to women popped out of nowhere,
whose ethnic identity may get CEO of nonprofit DIMENSIONS of color, they can submit a story have this perception that Jewish he added, it’s important to realize
overlooked: Esther. Educational Consulting; Rachel about themselves, Pugh said. equals white,” she said. “Actually, that isn’t the case.
Sumekh, the founder and CEO Katz added she hopes women, the Jewish community is a multi-
This year, to add to your mish- of Swipe Out Hunger; and many transgender and nonbinary indi- racial community.” “It is vitally important for the
loach manot goodie bag, Repair more inspirational women. viduals participate in the story- Jewish social justice community
the World, Jewish Women’s It was hard to narrow down telling archive so “that we build She hasn’t sent the Purim cards to recognize that Jewish women
Archive and Jewish Multiracial the list, noted Mikki Pugh, Jewish this tapestry of stories from Jewish herself — though she’s making of color have been doing a great
Network are honoring the legacy Women’s Archive director of pro- women of color, and Sephardi and her mishloach manot goodie bags deal of lifting personally and pro-
of the Jewish woman who bravely grams and education. Mizrahi women so they become this weekend — but said “it’s won- fessionally for a very long time,” he
saved her people from the evil “We had a long list and went part of the narratives of our Jew- derful to put images of the true said. “Lifting up leaders in a gener-
Haman in ancient Persia. back and forth about whether we ish community; that we no lon- colors of Jews out into the world.” al sense but also being inspirations
wanted historical examples as well ger have a white Ashkenormative for even people like myself who’s a
The Purim cards, which can be as contemporary and landed on Jewish narrative that we share Men, too, can appreciate the Jewish man of color and multira-
sent through Repair the World’s contemporary because there are as our primary narratives in the achievements of the women fea- cial and multi-heritage and being
website, highlight nine Jewish so many inspiring women out American Jewish community and tured on the cards. co-conspirators in liberation.”
women of color whose accom- there doing so many things in we celebrate those narratives.”
plishments and lives have made a different fields,” she said. Reinforcing the idea that not “What can’t people learn from Katz encourages people to
mark on the world. And while the women on the all Jews are white is important their stories?” asked Jared Jackson, send the cards to those in their
cards may already be recognized to Rabbi Julie Greenberg of Con- founder and executive director of lives who inspire them.
“[Esther] envisioned what locally for their achievements, gregation Leyv Ha-Ir ~ Heart of the Philly-based organization Jews
could be and fought for that more Pugh hopes the campaign will the City. in All Hues, which did a workshop “I can only speak for myself,
just future,” noted Rebecca Katz, spread their stories and accom- “Historically, the majority with Jewish Women’s Archive in but it’s been really a challenging,
education director for Repair the plishments even more widely. of Jews had brown skin,” said summer 2017 about women of exhausting time lately,” she said,
World. “She kept striving for a “Being a Jewish woman of Greenberg, who has been on the color. “There’s a good variety here, “and reading the work of these
future of freedom and liberation.” color is obviously central to this board of the Philly-based Jewish a lot of diversity within these nine incredible nine Jewish leaders
campaign, but these are just wom- Multiracial Network for many cards. At the same time, there are who we featured gives me heart to
This campaign created a en who are doing extraordinary years and is “the mother in a a great deal more Jewish women of continue moving forward. So [the
chance to re-envision and reflect work,” she said. “They’re breaking Jewish multiracial family.” color who have yet to be highlight- cards are] for people to share them
on Esther’s legacy and how she stereotypes, but they’re also just In Israel, she added, before the ed, have yet to be acknowledged, with the women and people who
resonates in today’s world. doing their everyday work.” influx of the Russian Jewish com- have yet to be supported. … This inspire you, people who need that
JWA also put together a sto- munity, a large percent of Israelis is just a sampling of that — an extra push of support, to women
The organizations have worked ry-collecting project where people were Jews of color. important sample, I would say. and people who you love in your
together in the past for different can submit their own stories of “But because in this country, life, and to people you want to
holidays; Repair the World and Jewish women of color in their many Jewish immigrants came “There’s probably some multi- build community with.” l
Jewish Multiracial Network cre- heritage brown Jewish kid out
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A few months ago, they began
exploring how to celebrate Purim
as well as elevate Esther’s intersect-
ing identities as a Persian Jewish
woman of color, Katz said.

“To think of how the story of
Esther can be interpreted today is
really a wonderful opportunity,”
she added.

The women on the cards
include Rabbi Angela Buchdahl,
the first Asian-American rabbi
and cantor; Rabbi Dianne Cohler-
Esses, the first female rabbi from
the Syrian Jewish community;
Carolivia Herron, an African-
American Jewish author, educator

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Author Explores Holidays in Observant Year

LOCAL I saw, as anyone does when you dip a toe into Marcia Waldman, chairper- much less observant to being a
Jewish tradition, that this has lasted for a reason.” son of the event, said a er read- fully observant Jew, but to have
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF ing My Jewish Year last summer, a better understanding of what
ABIGAIL POGREBIN she asked Pogrebin, whom she it means … to be a more fully
IN THE FIRST pages of her knows from summer camp, to engaged and practicing Jew.”
2017 National Jewish Book Abigail Pogrebin speak at Congregation M’kor
Award nalist musings, My Photo provided Shalom. Waldman said she With this year of observance
Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One found the personal nature of the behind her, Pogrebin said, her
Wondering Jew, author Abigail book meaningful. Jewish journey is not over. For
Pogrebin describes di erent the most part, she follows the
people’s reactions to learning “ ere are other books about customs and observance of her
she planned to spend a year Jewish holidays that are just, Reform congregation, but she’s
observing every Jewish holiday. ‘Here’s the holiday, here’s what still learning outside of that.
you do during the holiday, here
“My non-Jewish friends nod- are some activities you can do, “For all of us, this is a work in
ded politely: ‘ at sounds really here’s the historical value,’” progress,” Pogrebin said. “We’re
interesting … .’ Non-observant Waldman said. “ at’s not the all making choices all the time,
Jews looked puzzled: ‘Aren’t perspective that she took. … every year, every day, every hol-
there, like, a thousand of those? She recognized that she didn’t iday. at’s not an excuse — it’s
I guess you won’t be doing much have a real understanding of the more of a reality that I’m con-
else this year.’ Observant Jews full life cycle of events through stantly deciding what I want
shrugged, as if to say, ‘Welcome the year, that there were so to do, where I want to go, how
to our world. Want a trophy?’” many more holidays that dictate deep I’m getting in this.” ●
Pogrebin wrote. what a Jewish year is. She wasn’t
looking to suddenly go from [email protected];
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gregation M’kor Shalom in
Cherry Hill, N.J., at 4 p.m. on lack of Jewish education didn’t During this year of obser-
Feb. 25 about the journey she bother her until she had her vance, she experienced a lot
undertook to better understand rst child in 1997. of rsts: She went to a mik-
Jewish holidays and Judaism. “ at began to sort of be the vah, danced with the Torah on
beginning of a frustration that, Simchat Torah and studied all
Beginning with Rosh Hasha- here I was, creating, or co-cre- through the night on Shavuot.
nah in 2014 and continuing to ating, a Jewish family without She learned how intercon-
Rosh Hashanah of the following being able to de ne it for my nected the holidays are and
year, she spoke to more than 60 children,” Pogrebin said. how o en mourning and cele-
rabbis and scholars from dif- Around the same time, she bration go hand-in-hand, such
ferent denominations to learn was working on her rst book, as how Israel Independence
more about the Jewish holidays Stars of David: Prominent Jews Day immediately follows Yom
and make them relevant to her Talk About Being Jewish, where Hazikaron. e strong sense of
life. e New York-based writer she asked famous Jews, such as community in Jewish holidays
originally chronicled the experi- Steven Spielberg and Ruth Bad- stood out to her as well.
ence in a series for e Forward, er Ginsburg, about their Jewish “I learned how many of these
but at the end of the year, she felt identity and observance — ques- holidays demand that we look
she had a lot of content she still tions she struggled with herself. into who is in a harder place
wanted to share, prompting her To prepare for these inter- than we are … a constant charge
to write a book. views, she started learning that runs through these holi-
about Judaism by studying the days,” Pogrebin said. “To look
“I saw, as anyone does when Torah with a rabbi. She eventu- within your own family, but also
you dip a toe into Jewish tradi- ally had a Bat Mitzvah in 2005 across the ocean, at who is suf-
tion, that this has lasted for a rea- and joined Central Synagogue fering and what can you do to
son,” Pogrebin said. “It’s just too in New York City in 2006. alleviate that su ering in even
demanding to have endured this “Something was still miss- a small way. ere is something
long without somehow speaking ing,” Pogrebin said. “What I felt asked of us in so many of these
back and o ering meaning to lacking was this architecture holidays. Even when they’re cel-
people. It intrigued me. It actu- of a Jewish year, which was, ebratory, we’re supposed to be
ally moved me. I found it quite becoming clearer and clearer, paying attention, o en to who
compelling that something so what anchored a Jewish life.” we lost or who is struggling.”
ancient could be so resonant,
and I wanted to understand it.”

Growing up, Pogrebin never
attended Hebrew school or had
a Bat Mitzvah. She said this

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Shabbaton at Penn Draws
National Participation

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MASORTI ON CAMPUS About 40 students from across the country spent a weekend at the
held its annual Shabbaton at University of Pennsylvania for Masorti on Campus’ annual Shabbaton.
the University of Pennsylvania
for the first time in the organi- Photo provided
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RIDE YOUR STAIRS! of Temple Beth Zion-Beth than an hour because the stu-
Before You Buy Or Rent Just Any This was the fourth Masorti Israel; Rabbi Andrew Katz, dents kept asking engaging
Electric Stairway Elevator Shabbaton, which takes place director of North American questions, he said.
Check Our Features & Services on a different college cam- engagement at the Conservative
pus each year; this past one Yeshiva in Jerusalem; Rabbi Garfinkel hopes students were
SALE OR RENT occurred Feb. 9 to 11. Dave Siegel, executive director able to connect and network to
LOW of Hofstra University Hillel; bring those approaches home.
LOW Masorti on Campus is a Trisha Swed, project manager
PRICES grassroots organization sup- of teen engagement at the “That’s the goal of the ses-
porting Conservative, tradi- Jewish Federation of Greater sions,” he continued. “They’re
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STAIR RIDE CO.Ride Upstairs 2013, the student-led Masorti rose together to help the students on their college campuses.”
(215) 442-1531Guard Your Health to fill the gap in the movement. form exactly what they wanted
to see,” said Garfinkel, who Benjamin Porat, one of
Its main project has been its also serves as the community three Shabbaton student coor-
national Shabbaton, bringing educator for Hofstra Hillel. dinators, had never attended
students from campuses across a Shabbaton prior to this one.
the country together for a Students bunked with Penn
weekend of celebrating Shabbat, participants and experienced “I wanted to be part of a
learning and networking. traditional Shabbat services Shabbaton that promotes tradi-
and meals, all student-run. tional Jewish values and prac-
Eric Garfinkel, program tices,” he noted.
director of Masorti of Campus, The main aspect of the
said the Shabbaton attracted Shabbaton was the breakout He said the main highlight
about 40 students from varying sessions in which speakers led of the weekend was getting the
colleges. In the past, it was held interactivediscussionsonvarious chance to meet all of the stu-
at Rutgers University and the topics, such as Jewish sports dents who attended and expe-
University of Maryland. limmud, the future of Jewish riencing Havdalah together.
institutions, Jewish law, sacred
The theme of this year’s Shab- spaces, Jewish philanthropy and “I hope students were able to
baton was “God Was Here and I a lay leadership crash course. find out and discover what other
Did Not Know: Judaism of Yes- students’ Masorti practices are,
terday, Today, and Tomorrow.” “It’s designed to be very inter- and also to reflect on what their
active where it’s not necessari- own practices are,” added Porat,
It hosted a wide range ly people talking at students but an electrical engineering sopho-
of speakers from varying more like understanding what more at Penn. “That builds stron-
locations and sects of the students are going through or try- ger Masorti communities at the
movement, including keynote ing to help them figure out differ- various schools, whatever they
Carly Zimmerman, CEO of ent things,” Garfinkel explained. feel Masorti means to them.” l
Challah for Hunger; Rabbi Joel
Alter, director of admissions of Some sessions went longer [email protected];
the rabbinic school of Jewish 215-832-0737
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Blum, Penn Hillel’s director
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Joshua Bolton, senior Jewish
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Gratz Debuts Master In addition, Rich Landau of a vibrant new
of Arts Program Vedge is a semifinalist for Best community
GRATZ COLLEGE announced Chef: Mid-Atlantic. is taking root
that it has launched a master’s
program in interfaith leadership. In a January 2015 Q&A Rydal Waters will be a maintenance-free cottage
with the Exponent, Landau dis- expansion of Rydal Park, one of the area’s premier
The 36-credit program, which cussed his Jewish heritage. Life Plan Communities. Residents will enjoy the
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semifinalist in the Outstanding
The program includes cours- Service and Rising Star Chef of What’s going on in Jewish Philadelphia?
es in religious studies, interfaith the Year categories, the latter
understanding and organiza- with chef Camille Cogswell. Submit an event or browse our online calendar to find out what’s happening
tional leadership. at local synagogues, community organizations and venues!
All of the semifinalists received
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these skills, especially given our
fractured political climate and Jewish Snowboarder
justified fears about escalation Wins Bronze Medal for US
of violence between religious ARIELLE GOLD, 21, a
groups,” said Ruth Sandberg, Jewish snowboarder from
the Leonard and Ethel Landau Steamboat Springs, Colo., won
Professor of Rabbinics at Gratz. a bronze medal Feb. 13 in the
women’s halfpipe competition
RFP Issued for Israel- at the 2018 Winter Olympics,
Pennsylvania Collaborative JTA reported.
Industry R&D Program
PROPOSALS ARE BEING At the event in Pyeongchang,
sought to promote joint indus- South Korea, Gold performed
trial research and development a 1,080-degree trick involving
projects between Israeli and three full rotations.
Pennsylvania entities, the Phil-
adelphia-Israel Chamber of Gold finished behind team-
Commerce announced. mate Chloe Kim, who won the
gold medal, and Chinese silver
The RFP is the result of the medalist Jiayu Liu.
Memorandum of Understanding
signed between the Pennsylvania It’s not even the results,”
Department of Community and Gold told The Denver Post. It’s
Economic Development and the just like the whole experience,
Israel Innovation Authority on the whole process has been so
Nov. 6. much more enjoyable for me.”

The deadline for submission is Sunday School
May 1. For details, visit matimop. Receives $15K Grant
org.il/Pennsylvania.html. THE JEWISH SUNDAY
Children’s School at KleinLife
Locals are Semifinalists was awarded a $15,000 grant
for James Beard Award from The Jewish Education
TOVA DU PLESSIS, owner Project and the Genesis
of Essen Bakery, is one of 20 Philanthropy Group, the school
semifinalists for a James Beard announced in a news release.
Award in the Outstanding
Baker Category. The grant will fund
additional educational pro-
Du Plessis was featured in gramming and cultural
a March 2016 Jewish Exponent excursions for students and
article shortly before she their parents. The school is
opened the bakery in South part of the Russian family
Philadelphia. Essen means “to outreach program at Klein-
eat” in Yiddish. Life and embraces Hebrew
studies, Jewish history, cul-
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Studies Examine Campus Anti-Semitism

LOCAL More than 1,770 incidences of anti-Semitism have occurred on college campuses since 2015. been a surge of anti-Semitism
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF Wikimedia Commons from white supremacist groups,
mostly expressed in posted
THREE DAYS BEFORE Nazi to understand this,” Rossman- 2018, there were 43 incidences 2015 until now, we’ve always flyers. However, because
recruitment posters appeared on Benjamin said. “We need to of anti-Semitism at universities seen anti-Semitism that’s come campus opinion tends to
the University of Pennsylvania understand the lessons of our in the Philadelphia area. At the from anti-Zionist rhetoric overwhelmingly disapprove of
campus in April 2017, Students past and understand what’s universities with the 120 largest and anti-Zionist expression,” these flyers, Rossman-Benjamin
for Justice in Palestine at happening today in the context Jewish student populations Rossman-Benjamin said. said campus culture might not
Temple University hosted a of those lessons, in the context nationwide, there were more “We’ve seen acts of aggression seem hostile to Jewish students.
speaker who denied Jewish of those patterns that have than 1,770 incidences of anti- against Jewish students
self-determination. been with us since the get-go.” Semitism in that period. motivated by anti-Zionism.” “On most campuses, there is
In the next few months, AMCHA follows the defini- Regardless of a Jewish an unspoken agreement across
The speaker said Israelis — AMCHA will release two tion of anti-Semitism adopted student’s personal opinion the campus that this neo-Nazi,
whom she referred to as “little studies, a survey of anti- by the Department of State. on the Israeli-Palestinian white supremacist stuff is really
monsters” living in homes Semitism on college campuses The organization also monitors conflict, Rossman-Benjamin abhorrent, and everybody can
formerly owned by Palestinians in 2017 and a study examining BDS (boycott, divestment and said, others will assume their come together against that,”
— should be given six months the methodologies of how other sanctions) activity. viewpoint based on the fact that she said. “Whereas there’s very
to “decide what to do.” studies look at anti-Semitism. “Since we started tracking, they are Jewish and potentially different opinions, even within
According to AMCHA, since we started doing our target them for harassment. the Jewish community, about
Meantime, other instances of from January 2015 to February reports at the beginning of Recently, there has been also the anti-Zionist sentiment.”
campus anti-Semitism over the
years have included claims that AMCHA focuses more on
Jews exaggerate the Holocaust, anti-Semitic behavior when
the appearance of swastika measuring it, not its causes
graffiti, and comparing Jews or or motivations.
Israelis to Nazis.
“Look at the behavior, and
Understanding anti-Semitism the behavior is really judge-
is essential to addressing it, said able on its own merit,” she said.
Tammi Rossman-Benjamin, “The question of what motivates
co-founder and director of that behavior, whether it’s anti-
AMCHA Initiative, which Zionist rhetoric or straight-up,
conducts a survey of anti- classic anti-Semitism, like ‘I
Semitism on college campuses hate Jews, and Jews should go
every year. She said campus anti- back to the ovens.’ I don’t care
Semitism comes from two places: what’s in your heart. If you’re
anti-Zionism on the left and hurting Jewish students, that’s
white supremacy on the right. wrong, and you have to stop.” l

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Adath Israel Presents Tale as Old as Time

LOCAL internal value that’s important.” year, with Beauty and the From left: Michael to stick to the people who do the
Litman took this value into Beast, there’s a fantastic les- Yanoff as Maurice and things that interest you, because
SELAH MAYA ZIGHELBOIM | JE STAFF son to learn.” Kate Cohen as Belle either it goes by age or the age
consideration when selecting the of your children, and this brings
ACTORS AND ACTRESSES musical for this year’s produc- Barry Polis, a commercial From left: Samantha in a whole mix of people from a
ranging from ages 7 to 75 have tion. Every two years, the troupe real estate broker who plays Harris as Mrs. Potts, variety of ages. I’m hanging out
worked together for months puts on a show, which in the past LeFou — antagonist Gaston’s Robert Simmons as with my new best show friend,
at Adath Israel to put on a has included productions of Guys comic relief sidekick — said Cogsworth, Ann Krauss who’s a 33-year-old mother of
semi-professional production of and Dolls, The Wizard of Oz and the show also connects to cur- as Wardrobe, Scott a 9-month-old, who I probably
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Joseph and the Amazing Techni- rent events. Beadenkopf as Lumiere wouldn’t have paid attention to a
forming intergenerational color Dreamcoat. This year’s show and Alice Simon as year ago.”
friendships that go includes professional sound and “It’s really relevant to the Babette
beyond the surface. #MeToo issue today in society, The minimum age for join-
lighting, a professional orchestra in that the transformation of a Photos provided ing the group is just 5. The chil-
Adath Israel directed by Lee Milhous, as well man from a beast into a prince, dren in the show participate as
Players will put on as hand-built sets. and [as] the result of enchant- who plays a village woman and a children’s choir and perform
four productions ment and transformation [he a napkin in the “Be Our Guest” “Belle” and “Be Our Guest.” They
of Beauty and the In advance of the perfor- turns] into a more sensitive and scene, said the show has a high also play wolves that live in the
Beast on Feb. 24 mance, the cast went to Brith enlightened being,” he said. level of professionalism, despite forest around the Beast’s castle.
and 25, and March Sholom House to do a perfor- being a synagogue production. Most of the cast is in the 50s-and-
3 and 4. mance for the senior citizens. The cast has been rehears- up crowd, Cohn said, but this
Adath Israel also put on a “Bagels ing for these performances “There’s major talent in this year’s cast includes some younger
“Beauty and and Books with Belle” event for since November. show,” Cohn said. “There’s adults as well, such as Cohen.
the Beast is really children to listen to Kate Cohen, also minor talent, but there’s
a reflection of the who plays Belle, read. Litman, the tech crew and the a lot of people who have real Litman said anyone interested
Jewish value of set designers started working on acting experience and real in joining Adath Israel Players, an
looking deeply,” The famous story of a woman’s the show last March. singing experience.” organization open to both syna-
Adath Israel Players love for a beast turning him into gogue members and non-mem-
Director Lisa Lit- a prince might not seem to have One of Polis’ favorite part Litman, for example, has a bers alike, can reach out via
man said. “There’s a much of a Jewish connection on of the rehearsals leading up to background in television and [email protected].
Jewish phrase from, the surface. Beauty and the Beast is how the theater, and Cohn herself has
a Talmudic sage, less-experienced cast members some experience as a stand- “We have a group of people
and the phrase says, But, Litman said, Beauty and get to work alongside the profes- up comic. who come from all different
‘Do not look at the the Beast teaches several Jewish sional elements of the production. backgrounds, have all different
jug, but rather at values. Besides looking deeply, it She said that, through being a kinds of jobs, all different levels of
what is inside.’ This teaches us also contains messages about hon- “The cast is comprised of law- part of this organization, she had experience,” Litman said. “When
that we can’t take anything at its oring your parents and the impor- yers, doctors, IT professionals, the opportunity to form friend- they come together for this show,
external value, and it’s a person’s tance of community. consultants, educators, indepen- ships with people she wouldn’t they come alive in a new way and
dent business professionals and have ever been friends with oth- create something brand new. It’s
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isn’t Jewish, we want to make ing the joy of the love of the arts creating something as a group.”
CALL (215) 887-0877 sure that the story teaches us and theater,” he said. “It’s an amazing way to meet
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JCRC Calls on Ellison to Resign from DNC

N AT I O N A L is that Louis Farrakhan is and should do its best to safe-
DAN SCHERE | JE FEATURE part of his history. At the very guard these asylum seekers’
minimum, he should stand up human dignity and rights.”
AMID REVELATIONS and denounce [Farrakhan]. The two statements were
THAT Rep. Keith Ellison When you’re in politics, you put not linked, Halber said. He
(D-Minn.), the vice chair of yourself in the spotlight.” said his organization is willing
the Democratic National Halber said the Ellison to go farther than what some
Committee, attended a dinner controversy differs from another people might consider suffi-
in 2013 with Nation of Islam revelation that recently surfaced ciently diplomatic.
leader Louis Farrakhan, a about former President Barack “People who are purely
call for his resignation from Obama, who was photographed ideological are not going to be
the DNC is coming from an with Farrakhan while a happy with the JCRC,” he said.
unlikely source: the Jewish freshman senator in 2005. “And frankly, those are not the
Community Relations Council “One picture is not evidence voices we listen to. We listen
of Greater Washington. of a relationship, and Keith to the 80 percent of the Jewish
Ellison had a relationship with community from the moderate
The JCRC’s criticism Farrakhan,” Halber said. right and the moderate left.”
of Ellison’s meetings with But Ellison did not speak with Halber said the JCRC has a
Farrakhan, who has described Farrakhan at the 2013 dinner, special responsibility to speak
Judaism as a “gutter religion,” according to Jewish Democratic up by virtue of being located in
falls in line with other Jewish Council of America President the nation’s capital, and because
organizations, including the Ron Klein, who spoke to the the area’s Jewish community was
Anti-Defamation League, which DNC deputy chair last week. recently determined to be the
called the news “extremely “I was told directly by Keith third-largest in the United States.
disturbing.” Ellison that he did not talk to “If we are afraid to take
Louis Farrakhan,” Klein said. positions on issues of the day,
But the JCRC appears to be “Several members of Congress why would you want to be
the only nonpartisan group to were considering dealing with Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) Photo: ellison.house.gov part of the JCRC?” he said.
go as far as demanding Ellison’s
resignation. an Iranian resolution. He went The JCRC’s statement The JCRC called on Israel “Why would anyone want to
there as a member of Congress came days after it called on to “develop a comprehensive be part of an organization
“We just don’t want to hear it out.” the Israeli government to asylum determination process that issues statements that are
[Ellison] hanging out with an Klein said Ellison assured suspend its plan to deport that complies with Israel’s obli- basically meaningless?” l
anti-Semite,” JCRC Executive $999him during the conversation tens of thousands of Eritrean gations under the 1951 Refu-
Director Ron Halber said. gee Convention. This process Dan Schere is a political reporter
last week that he had stayed and Sudanese asylum seekers. should be in line with the cur- with Washington Jewish Week,
Ellison supported Farrakhan away from Farrakhan for years. The statement sparked some rent asylum-seeker policies of an affiliated publication of the
throughout the 1990s, but the He said he contacted Ellison denunciations in the pro- other Western democracies, Jewish Exponent.
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Synagogue Caters Supporters Urge Gal Gadot
to Treif Lovers to Run for Israeli PM

TREIF NEWS gie said. “And besides — have you FAKE NEWS
EDMUND BACON | JE STAFF tasted bacon? It’s delicious!” JUDITH YEHUDIT | JE STAFF

TEMPLE BETH GOLDBERG The synagogue’s announce- IN THE WAKE of Israeli police recommending Israeli President Reuven Rivlin enjoys his moment
announced a new membership ment met with a mixed reaction. indictment charges against Benjamin Netanyahu, next to Gal Gadot.
drive that will cater to Jews who some have begun to ask themselves who might be
love non-kosher food. “OMG! I LOLed when my able to follow in the footsteps of one of Israel’s lon- to the creation of American Friends of Gal Gadot
friend told me gest serving prime ministers. (AFGG) Philadelphia/New Jersey Chapter. David
The synagogue will kick about it and told Schwartz, AFGG Philadelphia/New Jersey Chapter
off that drive on Feb. 31 her to STFU and For many, the answer is resoundingly Gal Gadot. president, pointed to the powerful speech Gadot
with a meet-and-greet GTFO, but it turned Ronit Levinsky, Middle Eastern studies professor gave at the 2018 Critics’ Choice Award as evidence
event that includes a at the University of Pennsylvania, said that the rise of her political competence.
schmear of bacon, let- out to be true,’’ mil- of celebrity politicians in the United States may be
tuce and tomato sandwich- lennial Ashley Claire starting to have a global impact. “Gal Gadot is a queen,” Schwartz said. “She
es, cheeseburgers, pulled Goldstein of Wyn- Israelis don’t vote directly for prime minister. rocked as Wonder Woman, and she will rock as
pork, ham and cheese nemoney declared Instead, they vote for the party. The party head most Israel’s head of state.” l
sandwiches and seafood without looking up able to form a coalition, usually the head of the big-
towers stacked with lobster, crab from her iPhone. “It’s like, gest party, becomes prime minister. Levinsky said
and shrimp. so chill. After I stopped this electoral process might hurt Gadot’s chances.
LFMAO, I told my friend to “It’s hard not to look at the reaction to Oprah
“Let’s face it — synagogue LMK if she was going. This is Winfrey’s speech at the Golden Globes and not
memberships are declining every- totally awesome.” feel like this was going to happen at some point,”
where, so we need to sell both the Others were less appreciative. Levinsky said. “Charisma and the ability to charm an
(cheese)steak and the sizzle. Jews “We already have plenty audience seems to be able to take anyone quite far.”
love to eat, but are sick of bland of places to enjoy treif,” har- A little closer to home, support for Gadot has led
kosher foods,” Rabbi Ivanna Hoa- rumphed Rabbi Schmendrick
McGullicuty. “They’re called
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iPhone X Induces Spike in Parents President to Search
Calling Kids for Tech Support for Afikomen

FAKE TECH While some have gradually taken WE HAVE THE BEST FAKE NEWS The new tradition takes a more
STEVE WOZNIMAN | JE STAFF to using Kindles, iPads, or simpler SHAWNY SPIZER | JE STAFF (small) hands-on approach. Instead
Android phones, the newest iPhone — of the ceremonial seder, the Jewish
WITH THE ADVENT of the iPhone with its simplistic design — seems to IN LIEU OF an annual Passover seder community rallied together for one
X, Apple’s latest generation of phones, have missed the mark for these folks. this year, Jewish officials and regu- big afikomen hunt.
cellphone companies have seen a signif- lar attendees decided to opt out of
icant spike in older adults — specifical- Joseph Krutz texted his father the affair alongside President Donald “The president thought this
ly in the 561 area code — calling their a photo of his daughter’s soccer Trump and his administration, but not would be beneficial to all as we
millennial children. game, he recalled, to which he for the reason you may think. could clump together both the
received no less than four lengthy “We’re proud to bring the story annual Easter egg hunt and the
New features like animojis (ani- voicemails in response. of Passover into the White House,” Passover thing,” White House
mated emoticons that follow your Rabbi Mort Siegel said. “Although Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee
movements and speech), a lack of a “Just text me back!” he some people in the past protested the Sanders reiterated.
visible home button and an omni- exclaimed. “I’ve shown president’s engagements, we’re encour- SPOILER ALERT (Mr. President,
present headphone jack has forced him how to do it hun- aging him to you can stop reading now): The
parents to call their children more participate in afikomen hunt will provide Trump
frequently to ask how to use this dreds of times.” a new annual with a list like that of a scavenger
latest technological trend. Verizon, AT&T and President tradition.” hunt, which begins on the White
House lawn, circles around Moscow
“I don’t get it,” nagged T-Mobile each reported Trump with and ultimately tiptoes onto Kim
64-year-old Louise Goldstein about a 43 percent
of Boca Raton. “I keep ask- increase, on average, participation Jong Un’s doorstep.
ing Miss Siri for help, but she of outgoing calls With just a map in )a
doesn’t understand what I’m from users on their award.
saying. I just want it to tell me senior plans. small) hand and a bag of
how to get to the nearest Pub- Fortunately, for Cheetos and Diet Coke
lix. I wrote down instructions millennials on for sustenance, this
my son gave me to use the phone, the other end of should keep the pres-
but he must have skipped a step.” those calls, the one ident busy until 2020.
thing the iPhone X
Dayenu! l
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Tom Brady Traded DIVORCE
to Eagles Out of
Embarrassment GOLDSTEIN-COHEN

FAKE SPORTS who built the team that Eagles third-string QB Tom CHAIM AND MITZI Goldstein of
JASON KELSTEIN | JE STAFF would become Super Brady models his new uniform. Wynnemoney are pleased to announce
Bowl victors. the divorce of their daughter, Ashley
TOM BRADY JUST can’t Claire, and their former son-in-law,
live with himself being on a With Carson Wentz Jimmy Bob Cohen, son of Dewayne
losing team. due to return to the Beau and Ruby Sue Cohen of Tucchus City, Mo.

A er the Patriots’ loss to eld, Super Bowl MVP e Goldsteins allege that the marriage was a sham from the
the Eagles, Brady reportedly Nick Foles staying start and only agreed to because the Cohens pointed rearms at
met with managers to see about with the team as well them, a claim the Cohens vociferously deny.
joining the Super Bowl champs. as backup quarter-
back Nate Sudfeld, the “ at there Ashley was a stuck-up beyotch who thought she
He got his wish. Eagles already have a was too good for our son Jimmy Bob,” Ruby Sue Cohen said, as she
“ ey’re a great team, and stellar lineup. spat tobacco juice between the gap in her front teeth. “ ings was
I couldn’t be happier to sport troubled from the start when Ashley gave back our weddin’ gi of
the green jersey,” Brady told “[Brady] just was hound dogs Stinker, Cletus and Ladybird and got a poodle instead.”
reporters at a recent press con- begging to be on the
ference with a smile that almost team a er the Pats Ashley has moved back to Wynnemoney from Tucchus City,
reached his cold, dead eyes. lost,” Rose- to begin a new career as a trust fund slacker.
However, the star quarter- man said.
back may have joined the team, “How could Jimmy Bob announced plans to open up a combination bar
but don’t expect to see him on we say no? and grill/synagogue/used car dealership in Tucchus City with his
the eld too much, noted Eagles He just business partner Yitzhak Daryl Clampettstein. Anyone who test
Vice President Howie Roseman, looked so drives a car receives a free yarmulke and a coupon for half o on
desperate; it possum fritters. ●
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Rumored Bagel
Shortage Schmears
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FAKE SCIENCE AS IF PEOPLE didn’t have
MENDEL GOLDBERG | JE STAFF enough to worry about with
reports of avocado shortages,
LOCAL JEWISH DAY “ is is such a great experience for my creating higher prices on both is one reason Einstein thinks
schools have teamed up with child,” parent Rebecca Weisenberg said. “We the fruit and millennials’ rent, there may soon be a shortage.
a Philadelphia technology want to make sure we’re giving her a cut- now there’s another rumored
incubator to give students the ting-edge STEAM education, so it’s good to shortage that will a ect many But he is more concerned
opportunity to design a func- know that our school is keeping students ahead dietary regimes: bagels. about what the breakfast
tional satellite, then launch it of the curve.” ● alternatives will be if bagels
into space. “We’re telling everyone not do run out.
to panic, as nothing’s really
e students worked with happened yet,” said Adam Ein- “Doughnuts and lox just
several aerospace engineers to stein, owner of South Philly’s doesn’t have the same ring to
learn the necessary compo- Pop, Lox and Drop It Bagels it,” he said. “We’ll have to start
nents of the satellite and a suc- and descendent of one of the getting creative.”
cessful launch. Students also Einstein Bros. of bagel fame.
chose what they wanted the “But there is de nitely some Bagel enthusiasts are cer-
purpose of their satellite to be. concern in the industry about tainly worried.
A er much spirited debate, a shortage.”
they settled on having it monitor weather. ey “Every morning, I wake up
also decided to bring in their Jewish identity and With the increase in pop- and come get a toasted every-
a connection to Israel by having the satellite play ularity of Instagrammable thing bagel with schmear,”
a continuous loop of “Hatikvah.” foods, like rainbow bagels or said 65-year-old Goldie Lox,
bagels with stranger avors holding her bagged breakfast
The schools reported a successful launch like Hot Cheetos, the rise in outside the bagel shop. “What
last week. customers getting the break- will I eat for breakfast if there
fast staple just to take a picture are no bagels?” ●
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mere 16 miles away, in the heart German brewmaster. and rosé wines. ericksburg-texas/
Fredericksburg, Texas has nary of Hill Country, lies the LBJ • texashillcountry.com/guide-
a 10-gallon hat in sight. Instead, Ranch, home of both a national Fredericksburg is also the Peaches are also an import-
this wonderful town on the edge and state park. center of one of the nation’s ant crop in the region, although texas-wine-road-290/
of Hill Country is filled with win- emerging fine wine regions. Fine much of the land devoted to them • wineroad290.com
eries, art galleries, culture, fine In and around town, there wine and Texas in the same sen- is transitioning to vineyards.
dining and history. Simply put, it are several craft breweries tence? Yes! The region’s approx- BEFORE YOU GO: GETTING THERE:
is a sophisticated and fascinating including one (Aldstadt) that is imately 60 wineries, some more For a list of area attractions and Fredericksburg is reached by
artsy town well worth a visit. producing authentic German- than 20 years old, have begun tour suggestions, check:
style beer in a new brewery to produce some truly impres- • visitfredericksburgtx.com/ highway via Texas Route 87,
The area was settled in the custom-built by German crafts- sive Mediterranean-style dry and which connects to Interstate 10
mid-19th century by German about 50 miles northwest of
immigrants who were promised San Antonio. The city can also
land in the New World. They be reached via Texas 290, about
arrived after a long, arduous 83 miles west from Austin.
journey and proceeded to
negotiate and honor a peace The nearest major airport
treaty with the region’s Native is San Antonio International
Americans. This allowed them Airport (SAT), which is 68
to build a town with wide streets, miles away. Austin-Bergstrom
eclectic architecture and a International Airport (AUS) is
19th-century German ambiance. 84 miles distant.

Today, the area has main- The nearest Amtrak service
tained its character and rev- is via the Texas Eagle from
erence for its roots. Ancestors Chicago (which also serves San
of the original settlers have Antonio and Austin) at San
preserved buildings, artifacts Marco, 71 miles away.
and the welcoming spirit that
built the town. No wonder GETTING AROUND:
so many great shops, galler- A car is almost a must to see
ies, wine-tasting rooms and
restaurants are proud to call the region, although the central
Fredericksburg home. part of the town is walkable. The
Fredericksburg Trolley (fbgtours.
While there is enough to do com) offers tours and excursions.
in town to keep even the most
ardent tourist busy for a few MUST-DOS FOR A
days, Fredericksburg is in the SHORT TRIP:
• Spend at least an hour at the

Pioneer Museum. Be sure to see
the 12-minute video for a sense
of Fredericksburg’s history.

The Marktplatz, the central square of Fredericksburg, is decorated for the holiday season The Fourth of July parade in Fredericksburg has vintage cars passing vintage buildings.

and attracts throngs of locals and visitors. TRawls Claire McCormack

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Jewish Fredericksburg

While the population of Texas is less than 1 percent Jewish, Jews are fairly prominent in the
big cities and the majority of Texas Jews live in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio,
Austin and El Paso.
But some Jewish life exists out of the big cities. Fredericksburg, like many Texas small
towns, does not have many Jewish residents or institutions, but despite being in a sparsely
populated area, there is Jewish life in the region.
Twenty-four miles from Fredericksburg, in Kerrville, the Community of The Hill Coun-
try meets at the local Unitarian-Universalist Church. Its website (thejchc.org) tells about its
Torah scroll.
“Thanks to the generosity of our members, we have a Torah scroll. It was discovered that
This unassuming home on the LBJ Ranch served as the Texas White some Torah scrolls, rescued from Nazi destruction, were being restored in England and
House when Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States from offered to congregations on permanent loan. The JCHC acquired one of the 1,500 scrolls
1963 to 1969. He died there in 1973. The site is now a national historic park. available, securing scroll number 1,498. With careful inspection, congregants believe the
Jeffrey Orenstein scroll to be of Czech origin.”

• WalkaroundtheMarktplatz Senior Travel Advantages: Jews and Jewish visitors in Hill Country need to travel to San Antonio, about 70 miles
(Fredericksburg’s central Great shopping, museums, distant, for a significant Jewish institutional presence. That town has a Jewish Federation, a
square). laid-back a m b i a n c e , Jewish community center and at least four congregations ranging from Reform to Orthodox.
• Visit the National Museum t heater, ga l ler ies, good The fast-growing Jewish community in Austin, 85 miles from Fredericksburg, numbers
of the Pacific War, located wine, good food. more than 15,000 and boasts a Jewish community center and at least 10 congregations cov-
in Fredericksburg because it When to Go: Any time. ering the Jewish spectrum.
is the home of World War II F r e d e r i c k s b u r g Historically, the Republic of Texas was helped by Henri Castro, an influential
Fleet Adm. Chester Nimitz. is a good place to French banker who descended from Portuguese Jews. He contracted with the
• Stroll Main Street shops, art explore year-round. Texas government in 1842 to create a colony in southwestern Texas and brought
galleries and wineries. Summers can be in hundreds of people from Alsace, largely with his own money.
• Eat at a German restaurant hot, but winters are Organized Judaism in Texas began in Galveston with the establishment
on Main Street and/or usually mild. of Texas’ first Jewish cemetery in 1852. Temple Beth-El of San Antonio
August E’s restaurant. The nearby Texas dates to 1874.
• Visit Das Peach Haus (far Hill Country, While anti-Semitism is not unknown in Texas, especially dating to the hey-
more than peaches). west of Austin day of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s, prominent Jewish Texans today include
in south-central the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Joe Straus, (R-San Antonio),
IF YOU HAVE SEVERAL DAYS: Texas, is ablaze the late Stanley Marcus of department store fame and Michael Dell, founder
In addition to the above: with wildflowers and CEO of Dell, Inc.
• Take a class at the Fischer & each spring, when
Wieser Culinary Adventure Texas bluebonnets,
serge-75/Thinkstock

Cooking School. primroses, Indian
• Explore the LBJ Ranch paintbrush and many more
state and national parks, 17 charming varieties turn the
miles away. landscape into ribbons of color.
• Visit Enchanted Rock State The blossoms usually start
Park. blooming around March. Peak
• Check out “country Texas” season is March and April.
at Luckenbach. Christmas has a home tour, ice
• Enjoy a good meal and wine skating and the market.
at the Cabernet Grill Texas Where to Stay: Fredericksburg
Wine Country Restaurant. Herb Farm, Fredericksburg
• Visit San Antonio (especial- Inn or at the national chains
ly the Riverwalk and the with properties in and around
Alamo), explore Hill Coun- town.
try and experience the hip Ginny O’s Tips for Dressing
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THE HILL COUNTRY wildflowers, Texas history

AT A GLANCE:
Mobility Level: Easy mobility
with some walking in town and Jeffrey and Virginia Orenstein are The Sauer Beckmann Living History Farm is operated by the Lyndon Johnson Texas State Park. It recreates

around the LBJ Ranch. travel writers from Sarasota, Fla. Texas farm life in the 19th century as would have been experienced by German immigrants, complete with period

staff clothing and era-appropriate farming machinery and techniques. Jeffrey Orenstein

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New Face We wanted to show, in a visually funny
and arresting way, that yentas
Continued from Page 1 were the brains behind JDate’s matches.”

funny and arresting way, that DAVID ROTH
yentas were the brains behind
JDate’s matches,” said copy- mom to a Little Steven and Facebook,” Mitchell said, “which
writer and stand-up comedian the Disciples of Soul show and my mother’s next-door neighbor
David Roth, who created the made a video of her beforehand saw and then she sent me a Face-
campaign along with Hogarth that was posted to Facebook. book message with the ad. And
Worldwide. “We juxtaposed Van Zandt saw the video and I just asked Mom, ‘What do you
the old world of Jewish grand- invited Slater to open the Octo- think?’ and she said, ‘Why not?
mas with the new world of tech ber 2017 show onstage. You never know.’”
and Silicon Valley.”
Of course, video of that was “It’s really something,”
Taglines on the ads include taken as well and circulated Slater marveled. “It was really
“She knows JavaScript, Python around, which came in handy a fluke.”
and Shirley Finkelstein’s when someone else saw on
grandson,” or “Kvetch all day. Facebook that JDate was look- She went to New York City
Code all night.” ing for Jewish grandmothers for a day to audition, accom-
for their ad campaign. panied by Mitchell and his
Slater’s posters boast that daughter, Georgia, and each
“Her dreidel game is filthy, but “Someone who saw that auditionee was given a joke
her code is clean.” remembered there was this to memorize.
woman in our town that did
Her newfound fame began this thing and just put a note on “It was like a Woody Allen
with Steven van Zandt. Yes, movie,” Mitchell recalled.
that Steven van Zandt.

Her son, Mitchell, a long-
time Bruce Springsteen and the
E Street Band fan, took his

Bea Slater with one of the posters that features her. Photo provided

How Will You Spend “There were all these Jewish From Roth’s view, to say
Your Winter? grandmothers walking around they “liked” Slater might be an
practicing their lines.” understatement.
Trade-in your snow shovel and
escape the burdens of winter When it came time to be on “Bea read instantly as the
maintenance for a new camera — even though the ads perfect yenta, someone who’d
carefree lifestyle at Attleboro! are only print — Slater couldn’t be in your bubbie’s mahjong
get the lines right. But, that group or book club,” he said.
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there were so many we loved.”
www.attleborocommunity.com So she recounted the time
she went for her physical It’s not the first time Slater
and had a mix up with the has been photographed. Her
nurse’s assistant, who asked father, George Ginsberg, was a
Slater what kind of house she photographer and ran Quaker
lived in. When Slater told her Photography in Philadelphia,
a ranch house, the assistant which still exists.
excitedly asked her if she had
horses. Her local roots still run
deep. When she was 19,
Her delivery was a hit. Two she met her husband, Jack,
days later, Mitchell got the call when he went to Penn. He
that his mother was picked. died in 2009.

“It was really exciting, some- Three kids, six grandchil-
thing I’d never done in my life- dren and four great-grandchil-
time. There were other women dren later, “it’s the Philadelphia
there that were picked but I was love story,” she said.
the top one pick for some rea-
son, I don’t know,” she laughed. And while dating today is
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especially with the advent of So what’s next? While she’s open to more
websites and swipe-heavy apps auditions for whatever may come her way, her
— Slater shared one lesson next goal is to jump out of an airplane.
she’s learned, as she’s now the
face of a dating site. Bea and Mitchell Slater Photo provided Ray,” Slater remembered. “I I said, ‘I can’t believe what I’m
said, ‘You never know.’” seeing, it’s me up there!’” she
Even through challenges, “if said. Her proud son, of course,
that love is there, it’ll stay.” Fanny ended up winning went in and told the manager
and the two were in the audi- the star of the billboard was
Her son, Jeffrey, and his ence the day her name was coming in for lunch.
wife, Rachel, ran a successful called. This month, they’ll both
Malvern-based bakery busi- appear on The Best Thing I Ever “They gave me a cheesecake,”
ness, Rachel’s Brownies, that Ate on the Cooking Channel. Slater laughed.
even caught the attention of
former President Ronald Rea- For Slater, becoming some- So what’s next? While she’s
gan. Their daughter, Fanny, what of a celebrity now has been open to more auditions for
is a frequent guest on The a fun experience — and has whatever may come her way,
Rachael Ray Show — and she come with some delicious perks. her next goal is to jump out of
has her grandmother to thank an airplane.
for that. When they went back to New
York to see the posters, Slater, “I don’t know if it’ll ever
Slater had been watch- Mitchell and his wife stopped at happen. I’ll need Tylenol, my
ing the show one day a Junior’s Cheesecake in Brooklyn daughter says,” she laughed.
few years ago when Ray to check out the big billboard “Or she’ll need it. l”
announced a competition atop the restaurant.
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Conversion Mattio grew up Christian and then Catholic, though he declined
ever going through with confirmation. In high school, he
Continued from Page 1 discovered the Unitarian Universalist movement, but something
was still missing; it was not “the right container for the God that I
believe in,” he described.

appearance of con- raised in another religion. she was in rabbinical college.
gregants,” hoping to American Jews retain about “I was really well on my
deepen growth in
Jewish communi- 75 percent of those raised Jew- way to being deeply drawn to
ties by offering an ish and who remain practicing Judaism, and because she was
opportunity to fur- in some form. also just as excited about it, we
ther enhance their had so much to talk about,” he
Jewish education. Mattio, 42, is a part-time said of his wife, Rabbi Leiah
Klausner sent student at Temple University, Moser, who is a graduate of
mailers out to grad- where he is taking Hebrew the Reconstructionist Rabbin-
uates of the Rabbi this semester. The fund sub- ical College. “As I fell in love
Morris Goodblatt sidizes up to four courses in with Judaism more, I fell in
Academy — which Jewish studies, two of which love with my now wife. It just
is sponsored by the must be Hebrew. blossomed.”
Philadelphia region
of the Rabbinical He plans to take Hebrew The conversion courses at
Assembly — from for twice as long, since it is the Goodblatt Academy cov-
where Mattio com- a requirement for the Jewish ered a wide range of topics,
pleted his conver- studies track for his bachelor’s, where students experience and
sion process in and he also wants to really deeply discuss all things Jew-
August 2016. comprehend the language. ish — the holidays, Shabbat,
The bequest mitzvot, culture and history.
Klausner provided is In the past, Mattio was on a Mattio also had the opportuni-
for $110,000, which vocal music track at Northern ty to listen to a local Holocaust
he hopes can spon- Arizona University in the ’90s, survivor share his story, and
sor three to four but ceased his studies to help learn traditional Israeli dance
fellows a year for raise his four children. from a professional.
the next seven to 10
years. The nonprofit He felt compelled to take “It was a lot of fun,” the
organization is open the next step in his Jewish edu- Mount Airy resident said.
to people who con- cation, and the timing of the “There were a lot of offer-
verted to Judaism scholarship worked in his favor. ings available, and they were
from all different directing us in the way of local
Ross Mattio is the first recipient of the Al-Qirqisani Fund’s fellowship award. denominations. His conversion took about resources as well.”
Photo provided The subsidy is a year from start to finish, but
his relationship with Judaism Mattio most strongly identi-
also open for stu- stems back much further. fies with the Reconstructionist
The fund is a bequest from the problem of people who dents across the country at the movement, but his beliefs bleed
Samuel Klausner, professor convert to Judaism “and that university of their choosing, Mattio grew up Christian into more Conservative tradi-
emeritus of sociology at the becomes the end of the story.” as long as it has a dedicated and then Catholic, though he tions, too.
University of Pennsylvania, “They don’t appear in syna- Jewish studies program. Eligi- declined ever going through
named after Jacob Al-Qirqisani, gogues or anything,” explained ble applicants range from peo- with confirmation. In high He wears tzitzit each day, so
a Karaite Jewish scholar from the congregant of Temple Beth ple who recently converted to school, he discovered the Uni- many often ask if he’s Ortho-
the 10th century who wrote Hillel-Beth El. “We thought those who converted up to 20 tarian Universalist movement, dox. But his answer is a deeply
about comparative religion. we would deal with that sec- years ago. but something was still miss- personal one tied to a physical
Klausner, 94, created the tor that’s college-educated and One in six Jews were new to ing; it was not “the right con- reminder: “[Tzitzit] remind me
fund in 2016 — alongside an provide subsidies for them to Judaism as of 2014, as report- tainer for the God that I believe of the kind of Jew that I want
education committee of local take Jewish studies at the col- ed by a Pew Research Cen- in,” he explained. to be,” he explained. “I feel
educators and Jewish lay lead- lege level.” ter study on the U.S. religious also very held when I can con-
ers — because he saw the need The problem Klausner is landscape. Seventeen percent When he found Judaism, he sciously remember that I am
for it. He wanted to deal with trying to tackle is “the dis- of Jews surveyed said they were was reaffirmed — “the match held, or I believe that I am held
was spot on.” by God.” l

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Even though winter is over, noticed is an emphasis on
Spring see all the different looks. There’s green, hunter green, wine bur- hats remain popular because of designing clothes that target
really not one category, in regards gundy and yellow are especially concerns over skin cancer, Korn- demographics who have tradi-
Continued from Page 20 to the fabric, taking over another popular right now. field said. In fact, the Sweater tionally been excluded by main-
category. You have the beads, you Mill sells more hats in spring stream fashion. This includes
Compared to previous sea- have the sparkly fabric, you have Yvette Kornfield, owner of than in winter. Baseball caps and designers like Dana Donofree of
sons, Virilli noted, there are the clean fabric, you have the lace. the Sweater Mill in Hatboro, has smaller-brimmed hats are in, and AnaOno, who creates lingerie for
more options for consumers to It’s a little bit of everything.” noticed the variety of colors as wide-brimmed hats are out. women who have breast cancer,
choose from. well. and Mary Alice Duff of Alice
One way this diversity shows Other trends this season Alexander, who designs pieces for
“Now, it’s more diversified,” up is in colors. Virilli said cus- She said colors are the biggest include silk fabric, bomber jack- women sizes 12 to 28.
he said. “With the diversification, tomers want dresses in lots of trend this spring. ets, gaucho pants and prints. Cus-
first of all, it’s more exciting to different colors, though emerald tomers want versatility in their In a similar vein, gender-neu-
“The spring colors are prob- clothing, she said, as evidenced tral clothing has become more
ably the most important thing,” by this season’s trend of T-shirt popular as well, and not only in
dresses, which can be dressed up street clothing. For example, one
or down, and can be worn for a brand, Mitz Kids, offers a line
variety of occasions. of children’s clothing with gen-
der-neutral prints.
“You can take a dress any-
where and change its look with a “It’s interesting to see the niche,
different shoe and different jew- targeted groups that haven’t been
elry,” Kornfield said. “Spring is so served for a very long time, that
much more casual.” the designers are really being able
to use their creativity and use
Cardigans are in right now, their marketing, branding savvy
as a popular substitute for jack- on social media to attract those
ets. This is true even for men, customers,” Bloom said.
for whom celebrity Adam Levine
popularized this particular look. One example of this versa-
Other trends in men’s fashion tility is a necklace by Jessica Joy
include conversation socks and
lots of color.

“What else can a man do to
make their outfit look different?
Color,” Kornfield said. “Lots of
cotton sweaters and lots of color,
same thing for women. ... Color
just makes everyone feel good
after winter.”

Kornfield noted that layering
is a trend as well.

Bloom said layering is popu-
lar because it allows customers
more versatility in expressing
themselves, as well as more flex-
ibility in dealing with unpre-
dictable weather. Environmental
concerns have modified fashion
trends, she said.

One of these ways revolves
around recycling, or “upcy-
cling,” where textiles are repur-

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hose are a popular advantage,
as are grab bars.
“Grab bars are super
important,” she added, which
can be installed by the toi-
let or in the shower, “and we Examples of handicapped-accessible upgrades in the home. Photos by Flow Bath + Kitchen Design Studio

have pretty grab bars. The col- really important,” she said. Philadelphia chapter of the homes in the city are too nar- he suggested Tile Mate, a small
ors, the shape of them, it’s not Peter Abraldes, director of National Aging in Place Coun- row to alter. bluetooth tracker paired with
like the hospital-looking grab operations for NursePartners cil, of which Abraldes is the As another option, many an app that is often used to find
bars.” That way, she said, those Inc., said most of his clients are co-founder. redo the first floor as their liv- misplaced keys, or PocketFind-
trying to maintain their stylish living with a form of dementia, “We strive to provide fami- able space and often add bath- er, another personal GPS loca-
bathroom can easily find help- so the company staffs facilities lies with a vetted pool of service rooms to the layout. tor. “You can actually attach
ful tools that also match providers that can help “We’ve seen people convert that right onto a shoe or a favor-
their color scheme. WHEN IT’S TIME to call a contractor, them with all of the needs entire rooms into bathrooms, ite sweater, and it works well.”
remember a few of these options for associated with aging where everything is tile,” he
Grab bars at Flow a more accessible home: in place,” he explained, noted of clients with muscular Although they are not spec-
range from $50 to $500, ified devices for older adults,
depending on the fin- ✔ INSTALL a Lazy Susan in corner which include home dystrophy, who build accessi- they do the trick — and in a
ish. Gold is a luxurious cabinets or pull-out shelves under care, home modification, ble options before the disease more stylish, sleek and conven-
option, as well as brass counters. bookkeeping services, progresses. “They’re antici- tional fashion.
and pewter. ✔ USE lever faucets and door hospice services, trash pating a future when one day Take baby steps with
“People want all their handles instead of round knobs. removal, medical alert they won’t be able to walk into upgrading your home: On a
accessories to match,” systems or social services. the bathroom. They’ll have to DIY level, you can install night
she said. ✔ USE rocker-style light switches Abraldes recommend- be wheeled, so essentially the lights in bathrooms and hall-
room becomes a shower.” ways — Wayfair has stylish
Lucks-Hecht said it’s instead of toggle switches. ed a stairlift to add to LED designs or you can opt
better for older adults the home. “Once an older These additions allow peo- for a concealed solid color to
to make these internal ✔ USE grab bars, not towel or adult can no longer go ple to fully enjoy their homes, match your walls.
adjustments earlier on, up and down the stairs Abraldes said, whereas others
if possible. suction-cup bars. successfully, that’s when who install temporary solu- And instead of ditching

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Opinion

EDITORIAL Shades of the Present Day in Purim
Megillah
When Will America
Wake Up? BY RABBI RICHARD HIRSH the amusement of his banquet dismissed as “false news” or
guests, none of whom speak to ignored, prevail. Women who
WE THOUGHT THAT Newtown would be a wake-up call. We IMAGINE THIS SCENE: the inappropriate and degrad- come forward, often at consid-
thought that Las Vegas would be a wake-up call. Now we have The raw hatred of the vil- ing demand. In the context of erable risk, to reveal abuse are
Parkland — 17 people murdered, five of them Jewish, and most of lain Haman toward the Jews the exposure of the abusive as likely to be impugned as to
them children, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida of Persia is known to a few behavior of Harvey Weinstein be believed, and often become
on Feb. 14. court appointees charged with and his systemic network of victims of social media barrages
vetting him for presumptive enablers, the silence of those of hate.
The killer, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, had been expelled from the appointment to the palace gov- with knowledge of the abuse
school and was known for having “strange” but not criminal behav- ernance team. Conveniently implicates them. Perhaps polarization might
ior, and a fixation with guns. He may have made a YouTube post looking the other way, those be reduced if agreement was
with the message “I’m going to be a professional school shooter.” He responsible ensconce Haman The banishment of Vash- reached regarding what sorts
was charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder, using an AR-15 in authority. ti “lest the women of Persia of behavior are unacceptable
assault-style rifle that he purchased legally in Coral Springs, Fla., emulate her” seems uncom- in relationships, domestic as
about a year ago. When his outrageous fortably similar to the wave well as professional. No wom-
attitudes and violent inten- of out-of-court accusations an — no mother, grandmother,
We hope that Parkland is a wake-up call, but we’re not naive. Year tions are disclosed, after an of abuse settlements, surely sister, daughter, aunt, cousin —
after year of horrific mass murders, some ideologically motivated, initial defense and denial, designed in part to discour- should be subject to physical,
some whose motivation is a mystery — most of them perpetrated the court of King Achash- age other women from coming emotional, economic, elder or
with the exact same model of weapon — and nothing changes in the verosh “accepts with regret” forward to tell their stories any other type of harassment,
law or in the debate over this societal scourge practically unknown Haman’s resignation, even and to protect the powerful. abuse or violence.
in other developed countries.
Predictable patterns, in which accusations of We can do better by enact-
But no matter how deep and how gut-wrenching the hurt of these abuse, even when documented, are conveniently ing a robust, fully-funded
horrible mass murders, none of the wake-up calls seem to work. dismissed as “false news” or ignored, prevail. and holistic Violence Against
Instead, the debate always devolves to Second Amendment rights Women Act in 2018. This needs
versus gun control — with mental illness thrown in as a way to as it supports his protesta- Like so many issues in this to be a congressional priority.
change the subject. tions of innocence. As the fraught political moment,
outrage about the history of the responses to the wave of Despite the polarizing
This much is clear: Rampant mass shootings are a security prob- the appointment escalates, recent accusations of inappro- debate over guns and the Sec-
lem — although school security stands to lose under the president’s a palace spokesman meek- priate behavior against wom- ond Amendment, in 1996 Con-
budget. An element of mass shootings is plainly a mental health ly suggests, “We could have en, ranging from boorishness gress passed legislation that
problem — although the administration reversed Obama-era restric- done better.” to outright assault, has been restricted those convicted of
tions on gun buyers like the Parkland shooter. And the killing spree The recent imbroglio over a polarizing. On the encourag- assaulting a spouse or a child
White House official whose for- ing end, there has been the from purchasing firearms. But
But no matter how deep and how gut-wrenching mer wives provided known and steady and continual stream that legislation allowed for sig-
the hurt of these horrible mass murders, none of credible testimony to having of women coming forward to nificant loopholes to emerge,
the wake-up calls seem to work. been victims of domestic vio- reveal abusive behavior. And allowing boyfriends convict-
lence at his hands, reminds us there have been, in many ed of abuse to own and use
epidemic is also a gun ownership problem — although Congress, that when it comes to abuse per- instances, steps taken to hold guns, putting the survivors of
with huge NRA influence, appears unwilling to enact smart, sensible petrated by one spouse against people accountable — in par- that abuse in grave peril. We
laws that keep military-style weapons from reaching civilian hands. another, “doing better” is hard- ticular, where long-standing can do better by advocating for
ly an adequate response — and patterns of harassment, abuse Congress to take the necessary
Mental health care is a serious issue in this country. But no never an acceptable excuse. and violence have been brought remedial steps to ensure that
amount of mental health awareness or care will keep rapid-fire What an odd moment in to light. the intent of that legislation is
assault weapons — whose sole purpose is to strike down multiple tar- American cultural history sur- And yet, as the support for reflected in its application.
gets in little time — off America’s streets. Only sensible laws that, in rounds this coming season of former Senate candidate Roy
keeping with Supreme Court precedent, restrict purchases to purely Purim. The opening chapters Moore and the defense of for- Ending abuse and violence
defensive arms will protect our children. of the Megillah are replete mer White House aide Rob Por- against women ought not to
with narratives that resonate ter — to name just two recent be a partisan political issue
Some pro-gun Americans point to Israel as an example of a in contemporary terms. A hus- examples — reveal, there is but rather a motivating mor-
gun-dependent society that does not have school shootings. They’ve band orders his wife to appear good reason to feel discouraged. al message. Recognizing both
been posting to Facebook and elsewhere familiar pictures of people wearing her royal diadem — Predictable patterns, in which the systemic enabling of abuse
walking down streets in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, their rifles strapped and, in the midrashic imagi- accusations of abuse, even when and the credible accusations of
to their backs, as a way to “prove” that arming the masses “works.” nation, “nothing else” — for documented, are conveniently those abused deserves advoca-
But that’s a misdirection. Indeed, Israel has so many restrictions on cy rather than attack. It would
civilian gun ownership that many security guards don’t even carry be encouraging if voices at the
a gun. highest levels would speak out
against intimate partner vio-
The Second Amendment is not a suicide pact, and the right to
bear arms is not a license to kill. Anyone who tells you that Parkland, See Abuse, Page 30
Las Vegas and Newtown are the unfortunate price we have to pay in
order to live in a “free” society doesn’t deserve to hold elective office.

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Opinion

Let’s Help Make Houston Stronger KVETCH ’N KVELL

BY GAIL NORRY weeks pregnant, she and her evacuated its entire first floor. Painting With a Broad Brush
husband, Scott, were on their In one case, it took four peo- I identify with the Democratic Party on most issues (“Attack
FOR MOST OF us, Hurricane babymoon when the hurricane ple to move an elderly person on Republicans Outrageous,” Feb. 15). However, Jay Rose’s
Harvey was a captivating news hit. They had just finished ren- upstairs during the flood. It letter calling another writer “ignorant and prejudiced” for
story at the end of August. We ovating their home, which also was later forced by the health saying that the Republican Party and the Republican Jewish
thought it was catastrophic, served as the office for his vid- department to relocate many Coalition answer to the Christian right was an understandable
maybe contributed to help its eography business. All of his residents and is still unsure response. Sadly, Rose lost the argument in the last sentence of
victims, and then moved on equipment was in the house. if it will ever be able to house his piece when he associated my entire party with antifa and
with our lives. However, when Louis Farrakhan.
19 trillion gallons of water falls This was the neighborhood people on the first floor again.
on your community, you can’t Scott grew up in, around the The home’s social workers field Painting with a broad brush does not benefit or speak well of
just move on. When the major- corner from his parents and calls on a regular basis from either side.
ity of the Jewish community near the Jewish day school families asking when displaced
lives in a 2-mile radius that was where they intended to send residents can return. Beverly Cohen | Harleysville
in the eye of the storm, your Leo. Now, everything has been The other senior homes are
entire world changes. This time, called into question. To move just not the same, and they cer- A Hidden Gem
when at least 2,000 homes, busi- back into their home would tainly don’t have kosher food or Recently on a red-eye from Germany, I sat next to a young wom-
nesses, synagogues, day schools, an and we talked (“Go Up ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Without a Paddle,”
Jewish community centers and I’ve visited post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans Feb. 15). She said her claim to fame was that she came from the
the Jewish Home for the Aged on several occasions. However, I had never been town reputed to be the model for the TV sitcom Schitt’s Creek,
all flood, life is changed forever. to a community where every single person had which was unfamiliar to me.
been personally affected by such a tragedy.
Many people are still out of She said Eugene Levy was in it, and I wanted to learn more. It
their homes. Nearly six months require a $200,000 invest- programs to celebrate Shabbat was on Netflix, so I spent all night watching the first season. My
later, families of five are liv- ment to raise it 6 feet off the and holidays. wife and I later watched all three seasons and fell in love with the
ing in two-bedroom, one-bath- ground, and that’s before the A+ acting, directing and scripts.
room apartments away from cost to remodel. With a flood The one thing we heard
their usual neighborhoods, insurance cap at $250,000 and repeatedly in every location we Thank you for bringing notice in the Exponent to one of the
enduring longer commutes to no guarantee they may even visited was “thank you.” The hidden gems in the entertainment world.
school and work and living at a receive that amount, it’s a los- Jewish Federation of Greater
distance from other loved ones. ing proposition. Houston, in conjunction with Alan M. Gold | New Britain
JFNA, was there from the begin-
Last week, I had the oppor- They have decided to sell the ning. They quickly got a check It’s Just Business
tunity to visit Houston on a land at lot value and move from for $1,000 to affected Jewish It doesn’t take an MBA to predict a business that targets a shrink-
mission with the Jewish Fed- the neighborhood. They are day school and early childhood ing population (assimilating Conservative Jews) and refuses to
erations of North America. I also not likely to send Leo to a families, and gave discretionary accommodate a growing customer base (Orthodox families) will
was completely unprepared for Jewish day school. Many fami- funds to rabbis for immediate go under (“Area Kosher Butcher Shops Dwindle,” Feb. 8).
what I was going to experience. lies are not only forced to move needs. Additional financial sup-
I have been to Israel during war, away from the community in port has been made possible to The sheer convenience for working mothers of buying kosher
seeing homes that had just been order to live outside the flood Jewish Family Service by the meat, wine and cleaning products in one place trumps the nos-
struck by rockets. I’ve visited zone, but many can no longer Jewish Federation. talgia of a separate trip to the butcher. And does anyone really
post-Hurricane Katrina New afford to send their children believe that the meat is fresher in a store with no business than
Orleans on several occasions. to private schools and summer As a national system, we in a high-traffic supermarket where you are lucky to find a chuck
However, I had never been to camps now that their economic have raised $20 million to date, roast remaining on a Thursday evening?
a community where every sin- security has been undermined. which is helping places like the
gle person had been personally JCC to rebuild and reopen part Shopping at a supermarket is not devoid of social interaction
affected by such a tragedy. Not only have individuals of its facilities. However, they either. You can cut the meat and kibitz with customers just as
and families been devastat- believe it will take $50 million easily behind the counter at ShopRite in Cherry Hill as in stores
Flooded has become a verb. ed, but almost every Jewish to address all of their commu- on Wadsworth Avenue or Krewstown Road.
Over and over we heard things institution has been affected. nal needs.
like, “I flooded, my kids flood- The Orthodox synagogue has Retail is not sentimental. If owners don’t adapt to changing
ed, my 88-year-old parent decided to demolish the major- Kol yisrael arevim zeh b’zeh, business models and customer demands, a business is doomed
flooded, and I couldn’t get to ity of its building. It plans to each of us is responsible for one to fail whether the sign on the door reads Simon’s Kosher Meat
them for three days.” The sto- rebuild elsewhere, but due to another. Our mandate is to care or Sears & Roebuck.
ries were endless, often accom- the fact that the congregants for Jews all over the world. We
panied by fresh tears. The pain walk to services, it has to find have rescued the Jews from the Nadine Bonner | Bala Cynwyd
is still so evident. land in the same area. The Jew- former Soviet Union and Ethi-
ish Home for the Aged, Seven opia, but we typically haven’t Statement From the Publisher
We were invited into Yael’s Acres, had 300 residents and
home. She greeted us with her See Houston, Page 30 We are a diverse community. The views expressed in the opinion columns and letters
baby, Leo, in her arms, in a published in the Jewish Exponent are those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect
home that was stripped down the views of the officers and boards of the Jewish Publishing Group and/or the Jewish
to the studs; her wedding dress Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Send letters to [email protected] or fax to
hung in the background. At 32 215-569-3389. Letters should be a maximum of 200 words and may be edited for clarity
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THE VIEW FROM HERE Abuse

When Prayer Isn’t Continued from Page 28 The Chasidic teacher Yehu-
dah Leib Alter comments on
Enough lence and other forms of rela- the story of Purim as follows:
tionship abuse. When those Mordechai believed that even if
BY JOSHUA RUNYAN dents and their teachers — semiautomatic assault rifles — voices are absent, then, as the Esther avoided using her access
five of the victims were Jewish then we will merely condemn story of Esther suggests, help to the king to plead for the
WALK INTO ANY syn- — back to life. As for those our society to suffer the next must come mimakom acher, Jews of Shushan, help would
agogue during services, recovering and in mourning, attack from within. Past expe- “from a different place.” come “from another place” —
whether on Shabbat or during we believe that prayer will help, rience suggests the next one traditionally understood to
a weekday, and you’ll notice but traditionally Jews have will not be far off. Rather than settling for “we mean “from God.” Then why
that for a religious people, we turned to the concept of doing could have done better,” we need did Mordechai ask her to go
certainly pray a lot. Between good deeds in the merit of oth- What we need in addition to ask why in so many cases we to the king? Because in a time
the preliminary praises, the ers as a more effective means of to treating each other with did not do better, and uncover of distress, it is necessary to
standing prayer and var- seeding divine blessings. respect, embracing the sancti- the causes and conditions that speak out. That is when change
ious concluding verses, the ty of human life and increas- condone harassment, abuse and begins to happen.
average shul-goer can easi- That is why after other mass ing our acts of goodness is to violence against women. Rather
ly spend hours each week in shootings, such as the Virginia acknowledge the great dan- than seeking to silence those Rabbi Richard Hirsh is a member
some form of communication Tech massacre in 2007, Jewish ger that results from putting who want to bring to light often of Jewish Women International’s
with the Almighty. communities the world over weapons like the AR-15 that systemic and pervasive patterns Clergy Task Force to End Domestic
have stressed mitzvahs over Cruz used in the hands of any- of misconduct, we need to ask Violence in the Jewish Community.
And yet, we’re not a people prayers, with tens of thou- one but soldiers. Over the 10 how we will repair the condi- He is the assistant rabbi at Con-
defined by prayer. As a mat- sands of individuals pledg- years the federal assault weap- tions that allow such patterns to gregation M’kor Shalom in Cherry
ter of fact, when faced with ing specific deeds — lighting ons ban was in place, the casu- be perpetuated. What steps will Hill, N.J.
a crisis, prayer has histori- Shabbat candles or increasing alties from mass shootings fell each of us take to ensure that,
cally been an afterthought. one’s charity, for instance — 43 percent, and yet, in a state regarding abuse in our homes, werepair.org/act-now-houston.
None other than the story of collectively designed to bring like Florida, it’s easier to buy schools and workplaces, we will Every community has its chal-
Moses — facing a sea of water an added measure of light to a an AR-15 than an automobile. in fact do better? lenges, from demographic issues
as the Egyptian army was in darkened world. to hunger relief and connecting
pursuit — provides the exam- Say what you want about Houston the unaffiliated, but Harvey put
ple of what the quintessential This was the message that the Second Amendment’s Houston’s problems under a
Jewish response to tragedy Rabbi Avraham Friedman, guarantee of the right to bear Continued from Page 29 magnifying glass.
should be. co-director of Chabad of Cor- arms, but know that none
al Springs and a friend of one of the rights enumerated in been needed to help other Jewish They have the hope and the
When he tries to pray, his of the lost students’ family, the Bill of Rights is absolute. communities here in the United community to rebuild. We are
entreaties are cut off. Now is had for CNN’s Wolf Blitzer The Sixth Amendment guar- States. This is different. We are the fortunate ones. We didn’t
the time for action, Moses is during a live broadcast Feb. antees the right to challenge needed to help them rebuild. have to live through it, but we
told; take your staff and split 19. Debates, when conducted your accuser in court, but we can do our part and show them
the sea. The Midrash relates with respect, are good, he said, regulate it, especially when They are Houston Strong. they are not alone.
that Nachshon ben Aminidav, but we must also make the an accuser is a minor in a They are resilient. And they are
ancestor of King David, didn’t world a better place by making sexual assault case. So, too, a wonderful Jewish communi- Gail Norry is a member of the
even wait for the waters to part it more receptive to loving- the Supreme Court has said ty. However, they cannot do it board of directors of the Jewish
before he jumped in. (Some kindness. that in the face of a compel- alone. Please consider addition- Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
say that it was Nachshon’s ling government interest, the al financial support. You can
jump and not Moses’ staff that The rabbi, who also obtaining and possession of donate online at houstonjewish. Office and turned it in.
caused the sea to split.) advocated for a non-sectar- firearms may be regulated. org/HurricaneHarveyRelief- If we want a better world,
ian moment of silence in In my humble opinion, the Fund to support recovery efforts.
It was this thought that schools as a way for students protection of schoolchildren Repair the World has also just it’s going to require all of us
stuck with me last week as to contemplate the concept certainly seems like a com- announced an effort to run doing our part.
headline after headline, tweet of a greater good, makes a pelling interest. volunteer programs in Hous-
after tweet, and post after post good point. No amount of ton. You can find out more at Joshua Runyan is the editor-
related some well-meaning gun control will keep us 100 In our push for action, in-chief of the Jewish Exponent.
individual’s “thoughts and percent safe when we fail to let’s look for ways that we can the need to keep our society He can be reached at jrunyan@
prayers” being sent the way of address through education balance our country’s unique safe from weapons designed jewishexponent.com.
the Parkland, Fla. victims and and the inculcation of mor- relationship to firearms with primarily with their ability to
their families. Never mind al virtues the unfortunate inflict mass casualties in mind.
the fact that for the 17 lives human capacity to do horri- At least one AR-15 owner in
cut short in gunman Nikolas ble amounts of harm. Florida had a great idea when
Cruz’s attack on the Marjorie he stepped up: He took his
Stoneman Douglas High But I fear also that if we, as legally purchased firearm to
School, thoughts and prayers a people, fail to address that the Broward County Sheriff’s
are pretty much worthless. which has been staring us in
the face for quite some time —
No amount of prayer or the alarming ease with which
entreaty will bring these stu- you can obtain military-style

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Local Productions Reimagine Anne Frank

T H E AT E R Left: Brittany Anikka Liu plays Anne in The Diary of Anne Frank at People’s Light in Malvern. Right: Vida Manalang “If you have any expecta-
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF tions of what The Diary of Anne
in rehearsal for The Diary of Anne Frank at Drexel University Photos provided Frank will look like, instantly
THE STORY OF Anne Frank those are shelved,” Fennelly
and her family is one many In preparing for the produc- she’s just a young girl becom- live freely within confinement, said. “From the beginning, it
know well. tion — which will be comple- ing a woman within this short and I think her hunger and is very clear what this produc-
mented by community events period of time within con- her longing for life is universal tion is saying is while Anne
But in 2018, what would such as speakers and panels finement,” said Liu, who is for people.” Frank was a very particular
Anne look like? — Bradley visited Amster- half-Chinese and grew up Meantme, in the URBN young girl in human histo-
dam and Yad Vashem in Israel in New York. “Through her Center Annex Black Box The- ry, the possibility that Anne
Local theater companies are while on trips with his family. struggle of trying to find the ater, the Drexel Co-Op The- Frank could be anyone exists
lifting the curtain on her story He and his family walked the light through their darkness, atre Company will illuminate at any moment if nations, gov-
now some 70 years later and canals of the city, which Anne she finds the core of what Anne’s story with a nontradi- ernments, people are driven
looking at the themes still ger- wrote about in her diary. makes her human and what tional cast as well with a pro- by fear, violence and hatred,
mane in her family’s journey. In a haunting moment gives her life.” duction of Anne Frank from this can repeat itself, this can
while visiting the Anne Frank The cast visited the Unit- Feb. 23 through March 3. spring up anywhere.”
“The story is important House in Amsterdam, Bradley ed States Holocaust Memorial Associate Professor and
and ever more resonant now,” realized they were in the house Museum in Washington, D.C., Director Bill Fennelly especial- Vida Manalang was sur-
said David Bradley, director on the 73rd anniversary at the together and attended a Shab- ly seeks to highlight the geno- prised she was cast, she reflect-
of The Diary of Anne Frank exact time that the Frank and bat service at Mishkan Shalom, cides and refugees crises that ed with a laugh.
at People’s Light and Theatre van Pelt families were found where Bradley is a member are ongoing in the world today.
Company in Malvern from and arrested. along with his Jewish wife and “I felt like in the moment we She first read Diary when
Feb. 21 to March 31, “because “It was really resonant children. For Liu, these experi- find ourselves living in politi- she was about Anne’s age, and
we’re in a time where in the to steep myself in that,” he ences helped her identify more cally in this country and polit- while she could identify with
Philadelphia region and the said. “You see these beautiful with Anne and how Judaism ically globally, issues around her then, her words are more
nation and the world, we’re Amsterdam canals, you think played a role in Anne’s life. hatred and intolerance seem meaningful now.
wrestling with anti-Semitism, of her and all the Jews who The production as a whole, to be a in a very particular way
with racism, with oppression. were robbed of the chance to she said, is a nod to the univer- on the rise,” he said. “It felt like “To be able to dig deeper
The Diary of Anne Frank is grow up, to walk along canals, sality of people trying to live it was the time to look at this into that and recognize her
a story about anti-Semitism to have lives, to have children, within oppression. story again, and I thought it as a real human being as well
and oppression, and the ter- just because of who they were.” “We never want to discount would be a compelling project as a historical character and
rible cost when one person For the cast, the production that this is a Jewish story,” she for the university community.” as a child who is growing and
or group or nation decides was a chance to add their own noted. “It’s not saying the Holo- The production also created changing has only made the
to squelch the humanity of voices and experiences. caust story is everyone’s story a collaboration with the film honor and weight of her words
another group.” Brittany Anikka Liu admit- … but it is a nod to say that it and television department. so much heavier and so much
ted while at first she was ner- happens in different commu- Some scenes were filmed and more relevant,” said Manalang,
The cast of the production vous to take on the role of nities in different ways. … At will play on 20 screens around a Drexel sophomore who was
reflects the play’s contempo- Anne, she was able to identify the core of it, it’s about human- the theater, while other points born in the Philippines and
rary relevance. While the story with her values. ity. It’s about just trying to live in the play will broadcast foot- grew up in central New Jersey.
is still set in Amsterdam in “I realized at the core of it, in these circumstances and to age from World War II.
the early 1940s and tells the The themes of light and
tale of eight Jews in hiding, hope resonated with Manalang,
a multiracial and multiethnic who is excited to see the
cast bring to life the characters audience’s reactions while in
from Anne’s diary. the intimate theater.

This decision allows the “Bill always says, ‘This is not
actors to infuse their own expe- your mama’s Anne Frank,’” she
riences into the story while still laughed. “The whole produc-
remaining true to the original. tion’s goal really is to widen
the lens of the themes that The
“As we bring together the Diary of Anne Frank as a story
artists we’ve brought together, has. It stays completely true to
coming from all their differ- the characters and the story
ent perspectives, we’re lifting and the historical purpose of
up that capacity of theater to the story, but it’s not in a way
help us step into a story and that it’s completely tied down
make connections to it and to one period of time because
activate empathy,” Bradley hatred, genocide and violence
said, “because empathy and is sadly something that still
connecting others across dif- exists in the world.” l
ference, across experience —
that’s how we build the kind of [email protected];
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To See or Not to See Something Rotten!

T H E AT E R “Shylock’s portrayal as a For him, Shakespeare’s leg-
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF moneylender is often inter- acy has to do with his inter-
preted as anti-Semitic,” a pretation of the world around
JEFF BROOKS TOOK dra- myjewishlearning.com arti- him and how it translated to
ma class in high school in the cle noted. “But money-lend- his works — and they were his
hopes of getting an easy A to ing was a common profession works. “I believe that the man
boost his GPA. of Jews in the 16th century, from Stratford wrote Shake-
so the very fact that Shylock speare, and I think if you think
Well, an easy A it was not. is a moneylender is probably he couldn’t have, then you’re
But it showed Brooks he had an not anti-Semitic. However, an elitist,” he said with a laugh.
undiscovered passion for the- Shylock’s greedy and vengeful
ater, which was new since he character might be based on “What it is about Shake-
was more involved in athletics anti-Semitic stereotypes — and speare, in my sense of it, is that
like baseball and wrestling. might also perpetuate them.” he had a breadth and depth of
Shylock is forced to convert vision for the time he lived in,” he
He landed the lead in his to Christianity by the play’s added. “If you study it very close-
first play, a production of Mrs. end, and despite his humanify- ly, he started in the early plays
McThing, and noticed everyone ing speech — “Hath not a Jew with a certain narrow breadth of
seemed to like what he did with eyes?” — he is vilified by many. knowledge and then it expanded
his performance, leading him Shakespeare was certainly as he got older and grew.”
to reconsider his career path. tough on Shylock, Brooks said.
“Some people think Shake- Rotten also gives a younger
“I knew I wasn’t going to speare actually was very sym- generation a chance to enjoy all
be a professional wrestler,” he pathetic toward him. I’m of the the trappings of a fun musical
laughed, “so I thought maybe I opinion that Shakespeare was with Shakespeare references
should look into this.” a person of the time he lived they might have not have paid
in,” Brooks said, pointing to attention to in English class.
One thing led to another, the anti-Jewish attitudes of the
and he got involved in local time. “As much as he was for- There are lines from Shake-
theater in his native Portland, ward-thinking and had a huge, speare plays laced throughout
Ore., as well as Shakespeare broad spectrum of thought, he the musical, as well as other
festivals and countless produc- also was a product of the time characters who share names
tions of plays by The Bard. He’s he lived in.” with those from his works. Of
played Cogsworth in Beauty Luckily, Shylock is treated a course, as the musical within
and the Beast on Broadway and From left: Rob McClure as Nick Bottom and Jeff Brooks as Shylock bit differently in Rotten, which a musical is sort of based on
in the touring company among Photo by Jeremy Daniel is rounded out by a company Hamlet, there are many refer-
many, many other roles. ences to the classic tragedy.
Omelette: The Musical, as a
Now, he continues his passion soothsayer suggests the next During the run in Washing-
for Shakespeare by taking the big thing in theater will be Merchant is classified as a comedy, ton, D.C., the cast exchanged
stage as Shylock in the touring a show in which the actors tickets with the cast of the
company of Something Rotten! speak and sing, but he also but Shakespeare’s treatment of Shylock Shakespeare Theatre Company’s
So if you’re a fan of Shakespeare wrongly predicts that Shake- isn’t always funny. current production of Hamlet.
and musicals, get thee to a nunn- speare’s next hit will be called
— er, the Academy of Music, Omelette. (Alas, that was not to “I was joking with the
when the production comes to be and it was instead Hamlet.) if they were doing something Brooks — who is not Jewish but actors in Hamlet that they use
town Feb. 24 to March 4. “[Shylock] loves the the- that was considered something has played other Jewish char- a lot of the lines we use in
ater. He wants to be involved they shouldn’t be doing by the acters like Nathan Detroit in our show and don’t credit us,”
This Shylock is a bit of a in theater; he wants to pursue authorities,” Brooks said. “So Guys and Dolls — feels fortu- Brooks chuckled.
departure from his Merchant something artistic and some- it’s a comedy, but there’s a dark nate to work with each night for
of Venice namesake. A comic thing that he really is excit- truth to that.” the past year of the tour’s run. His ultimate goal for the
character, Shylock is a Jewish ed about,” Brooks explained, And while Shylock makes He’s also particularly look- audience, in addition to maybe
moneylender — the only job he but the threat of punishment a reference to a pound of flesh ing forward to returning to finding a new appreciation for
is allowed to have as a Jew — for doing something perhaps early on, Brooks said, the audi- Philadelphia, where he per- Shakespeare, is to laugh.
with a passion for theater. illegal looms. Many Jews had ence will quickly realize he is a formed in shows with the
been expelled from England comic character. now-defunct Philadelphia “I don’t want to be too polit-
He wants to produce a new at the time and were not Merchant is classified as Drama Guild at the Annen- ical,” he said, “but I like to say
musical by brothers Nigel and viewed positively. a comedy, but Shakespeare’s berg Center, including a per- we’re trying to make America
Nick Bottom who are struggling “That’s actually a fact, at treatment of Shylock isn’t formance of A Midsummer laugh again. We’re living in
to become accomplished play- that time, Jews were hanged always funny. Night’s Dream. a time when a show like this
wrights in 16th-century London really kind of fills a need for
while Shakespeare (Rent’s Adam people to just laugh and let
Pascal) steals all the thunder. things go.” l

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How to Use the Honey mustard rutabagas
Leftover Stuff Bartosz Luczak/Thinkstock
from your Super
Bowl Party

FOOD
KERI WHITE | JE FOOD COLUMNIST

LIKE FOOTBALL FANS the world over, we provisioned gen-
erously for Super Bowl Sunday. As a result, we have a surplus
of things that we normally do not overstock, including a glut of
beer, several slabs of cheddar cheese and a large jar of mustard.

In an effort to use some of these ingredients, I devised the
following recipes, all of which offer a warm, comfort food vibe.
Make the chicken and rutabagas for dinner tonight. If you have
leftover chicken, enjoy it cold on a sandwich or salad for lunch
tomorrow. If you have extra rutabagas, toss them in a salad
tomorrow night with the Welsh rarebit for a cozy winter supper.

BEER-BRINED Place the chicken pieces in
a baking dish with a cover.
BRAISED CHICKEN Sprinkle them with salt, pep-
Braising and/or brining in beer per and thyme and smear them
is an excellent way to tenderize with garlic. Pour the beer over
and flavor meat. If you don’t the chicken, cover and allow it
have time for both steps, worry to brine for about an hour. If
not — the braising process will you are pressed for time, skip
keep the bird from drying out.
With a braise, overcooking is See Leftovers, Page 34
not a major concern; the point
is to get the meat to a point Beer-brined
of doneness where it almost braised chicken
falls apart. That’s a minimum of
90 minutes. Keri White

If you have a lot left over, the Make the chicken and rutabagas for dinner
chicken, vegetables and brais- tonight. If you have leftover chicken, enjoy it cold
ing liquid make a wonderful on a sandwich or salad for lunch tomorrow. If
base for soup. you have extra rutabagas, toss them in a salad
Serves four tomorrow night with the Welsh rarebit for a cozy
winter supper.
2 pounds bone-in chicken
pieces (breasts, thighs or Cynoclub/Thinkstock
legs)

4 cloves garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
Plenty of fresh ground pepper
½ teaspoon thyme
3 large cloves garlic,

crushed
1 bottle beer (I used

German ale, but any type
is fine)
2 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
½ onion, chopped

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Leftovers HONEY MUSTARD Heat your oven to 350 Roast the rutabagas in your After 20 minutes, remove the
RUTABAGAS degrees. Peel the rutabagas oven for about 20 minutes. rutabagas from the oven, pour the
Continued from Page 33 This dish is simple to pre- and cut them into bite-sized While the vegetables roast, honey mustard sauce over them
pare but adds an interesting pieces. Place them in a baking mix the honey and mustard and toss well. Return the ruta-
the hour and proceed to the flavor to the basic roasted dish and toss with olive oil, salt together in a small dish or bagas to the oven for another 20
next step. root vegetable. Kids tend to and pepper. measuring cup. minutes until cooked through. l
like honey mustard, so it may
Heat your oven to 350 help you market an other- WELSH RAREBIT
degrees. Place the vegetables wise “yucky” vegetable to the
on top of the chicken, cover the picky younger set. This dish, essentially a sea-
dish and place it in the oven.
Braise for 90 minutes. After 60 If you don’t have rutabagas, soned cheese sauce drizzled
minutes, uncover the pot and you can use any vegetable for
return it to the oven for anoth- this dish — carrots, cauliflow- over crusty bread, is delicious
er 30 minutes (or more). er, parsnips, sweet potatoes,
etc., are all well suited to honey simplicity in itself. Its name
The longer you cook the mustard roasting.
chicken, the more concentrated Serves four is a bit confounding; there is
and flavorful the braising liq-
uid becomes — to a point. You 4 rutabagas, each about no etymological basis for the
don’t want it to evaporate it to the size of a fist
such an extent that the chicken word “rarebit” and it does not
dries out; that defeats the whole Scant ¼ cup olive oil
purpose. Two hours is fine, but ½ teaspoon salt exist beyond the name of this
three hours is overkill. Generous sprinkle of pepper
2 tablespoons grainy dish. It is thought to have been
Remove the pot from the
oven and serve the chicken mustard created to indicate clearly that
with the sauce and vegetables 2 tablespoons honey
spooned over. Welsh rabbit, as it was original-

ly known, did not contain any

rabbit meat.

The recipe’s origins are also

somewhat murky; it seems to

derive from Wales, where both

bread and cheese are plentiful

and of high quality, and may

24/7 reflect the fact that a large

segment of the population was

prohibited from hunting game

on the nobles’ land. It also Keri White

OTCAHOCEUCRPEOWDPNTIENSAE!!LRLS’ may derive from the 17th- and

NEW EARLY BIRD SPECIALS 18th-century use of the word “Welsh,” a derisive term employed by the English to

characterize something of inferior quality.

But a rose (or a rarebit) by any other name would still taste as delicious, and this

was a perfect repast on a rainy Sunday evening.

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Jewish Disability
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Month: Lior’s Story

IN MANY WAYS, Lior Liebling lives year, which is celebrated locally with Lior Liebling
the life of an ordinary 26-year old. “JDAIM Shabbat Across Philadelphia,”
a month’s worth of services, panels,
Each morning he wakes up in his movies and speakers at more than 15
Bryn Mawr apartment, where he makes synagogues.
himself a good breakfast — chicken
patties, usually — before catching the Created last year by Jewish Learn-
bus. He balances a work schedule with ing Venture’s “Whole Community
volunteerism, synagogue and a busy Inclusion” and the Jewish Disability
social life that includes a girlfriend and Inclusion Consortium of Greater Phil-
a drum circle. “I mostly play djembe,” adelphia (which includes our Jewish
he said. Federation), it’s a local commitment
to spreading awareness and education.
But because Lior has Down syn- And this year, it includes an opportuni-
drome, he has had to work harder
than most 26-year-olds to achieve his A lot of people don’t really know how able someone ber of the Jewish community.
regular life. with Down syndrome can be when they grow up.” By the time he moved into the

His journey to independence and STACY LEVITAN JCHAI Apartments at the Radwyn,
community leadership has been the where members get individualized lev-
result of self-determination and a ty to hear Lior tell his story. Lior learned skills like cooking, doing els of supervision, he was ready.
strong support system — a story from It won’t be Lior’s first time in the laundry, taking public transportation
which many of us could learn. and budgeting. Today, Lior continues to learn new
public eye: That came at age 13 when skills, including public speaking and
“A lot of people don’t really know his quest to become a Bar Mitzvah was JCHAI also linked him with a job self-advocacy.
how able someone with Down syn- chronicled in the documentary Praying coaching and placement program,
drome can be when they grow up,” with Lior. which found Lior work doing cleaning “I like to tell about inclusion,” he
said Stacy Levitan, executive director of and food prep. said. And what does inclusion mean
the Jewish Federation-supported Judith Since then, he has continued to joy- to community-minded, people-lov-
Creed Horizons for Achieving Inde- fully broaden his world. In the meantime, Lior stayed occu- ing Lior? “That means getting more
pendence (JCHAI). “When they hear pied, earning a certificate from Temple involved, and building relationships,
people like Lior speak, and find out how For the past five years, he’s received University, participating in the Special making friends.”
rich his life is, how much he gives back, JCHAI services, starting while still liv- Olympics, becoming an active volun-
it really opens their eyes.” ing with his parents in Mount Airy by teer and remaining a cherished mem- For more information on Jewish Dis-
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February 24, 2018, 6:45 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. March 7, 2018, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Gratz College
Ursinus College Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel
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Torah and Mitzvot Make Our CANDLE LIGHTING
People Indestructible
February 23 5:28 p.m.
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BY RABBI YOSSI LEVERTOV the Jews, young and old, chil- from a minimum number of even recent times, when whole On the contrary, our sal-
dren and women.” Although experiments, or from exper- ethnic groups and tribes have vation and our very existence
Parshat Ki Tisa there were in those days, too, iments under similar or only become proselytes and part of depend precisely on the fact
THE STORY OF Purim, as Jews who strictly adhered to slightly varied conditions, for our people). that “their laws are different
related in the Meggilah, the the Torah and mitzvot, and the results as to what is essen- from those of any other people.”
Book of Esther, gives us a clear Jews who distanced them- tial and what is secondary The vital element that
analysis of the “Jewish problem.” selves from their people, or would not be conclusive. unites our “dispersed and Purim reminds us that the
who sought to assimilate scattered people” and makes strength of our people as a
Being dispersed over 127 themselves, none could escape The same principle should it “one people” throughout whole, and of each Jew, lies
provinces and lands, with the classification of belonging be applied to our people. It its dispersion and no mat- in a closer commitment to
their own land still in ruins, to that “one people.” Every is one of the oldest in the ter when, is the Torah, the our ancient divine heritage,
the Jews undoubtedly differed single Jew was included in world, beginning its nation- Jewish way of life, which has which includes the secret of
from one another in custom, Haman’s evil decree. al history from the revelation remained basically the same a meaningful and happy life.
dress and language according at Mount Sinai some 3,300 throughout the ages and in all Everything else in our spiri-
to the place of their disper- Throughout the ages there years ago. Over the course of places. The conclusion is clear tual and worldly life must be
sal, similar to the way Jews have been Hamans, yet we these long centuries, we have and beyond doubt: It is the free from any contradiction
in different countries differ have outlived them, thank lived under extremely distinc- Torah and mitzvot that have to the core and essence of our
nowadays. Yet, though there God. What is the secret of tive conditions in different made our people indestruc- existence, and be adjusted
were Jews who would make an our survival? times and countries all over tible in the face of massacres accordingly in order to make
effort to conceal their Jewish the globe. If we want to dis- and pogroms aiming at our for the utmost harmony, and
identity, Haman, the sworn The answer will be evident cover the key elements mak- physical annihilation, and in add to our physical and spir-
enemy of the Jews, recognized from the following example. ing up the cause and basis of the face of ideological assaults itual strength, both of which
the essential qualities and When a scientist seeks to the existence of our people of foreign cultures aiming at go hand in hand in Jewish life.
characteristics of the Jews, determine the laws governing and its unique strength, we our spiritual destruction.
which made all of them, with a certain phenomenon, or to must conclude that it is not its May we merit to live in a
or without their consent, into discover the essential prop- strange physical or intrinsic Purim teaches us the age- world free of Hamans, which
“one people,” namely, “their erties of a certain element in mental characteristics, not its old lesson that no manner of will only happen with the
laws are different from those nature, he must undertake a language, manner and cus- assimilation, not even such coming of Moshiach. May it
of any other people.” series of experiments under toms (in a wider sense), nor which is extended over sev- be speedily in our days.
various conditions in order to even its racial purity (for there eral generations, provides an
Hence, in his wicked aspi- discover those properties or were times in the early his- escape from the Hamans and I wish you a joyous Purim.
ration to annihilate the Jews, laws that are obtained under tory of our people, as well as Hitler; nor can any Jew sever
Haman seeks to destroy “all all conditions alike. No true during the Middle Ages and his ties with his people by Rabbi Yossi Levertov is director
scientific law can be deduced attempting such an escape. of the Jewish Learning Center at
Chabad of Scottsdale in Arizona.

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THURSDAY, FEB. tasting and sale, featuring klezmer, SUNDAY, FEB. chameleonseye/Thinkstock
jazz and Israeli music and light Israeli
Mommy and Me. fare. Gallery open 7 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. Purim Carnival.
Sherrie Turetsky, director of the School 25 join a family fun art experience, Ohev Shalom of Bucks County will
of Early Learning at Old York Road gallery open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for last- host its annual Purim carnival from
Temple-Beth Am, will lead a weekly chance purchases. Call 610-649-5300. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For families with
one-hour “Mommy & Me” class at 9:30 1001 Remington Road, Wynnewood. preschool age children and children in
a.m. 971 Old York Road, Abington. the Celebrations program, the carnival
FRIDAY, FEB. starts at 10:30 a.m. The event starts at
Knitting with a Mission. 11:15 a.m. for Hebrew school students
Join Jewish Family and Children’s Sensory-Friendly Purim. and their families. This will be an
Service at 10 a.m. at the Barbara and Join jkidphilly and Mishkan Shalom exciting event with fun for all ages,
Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center of for all of the fun of Purim in a calm, featuring a moon bounce, an obstacle
JFCS as we knit/sew squares together low-key environment. The carnival course, a sensory-friendly room and
to make beautiful afghans for people will run 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and will face painting. Children will also be
in need of comfort. Our event will take include a Purim science show by able to win prizes and play games. The
place the fourth Thursday of every Wondergy, followed by Shabbat carnival will feature $1 and $2 cash-only
month. A basic knowledge of knitting dinner. Everyone welcome. Contact food concessions. Wristbands cost $20
is required. Please RSVP by registering Gabby Kaplan-Mayer for more per person or can be sold in groups of
at jfcsphilly.org or by calling Valerie information at gkaplan-mayer@ two at $36 per pair. Call 215-322-9595
Ricapito at 267-256-2018. 345 jewishlearningventure.org. 4101 for more information. 944 Second
Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd. Freeland Ave., Philadelphia. Street Pike, Richboro.

Caregiver Support Group. Rest and Renew Shabbat. Road Temple-Beth Am with an about this fun-filled holiday and An Evening of Rock Music.
Are you parenting an adult child Stressful week? Hit the reset button interactive, engaging discussion of the honor Shabbat through crafts, songs Join Congregation Tifereth Israel
with special needs, physical and/or on your week — come in out of the weekly portion including bagels and and more activities. Grandparents for a night of great rock music
mental illness, disability or chronic cold and into the warmth of Shabbat. co ee at 9 a.m. followed by a peer-led and friends are welcome to join us presented by our very own members,
illness? Would you like to be part of Lend your voice as you participate in Shabbat service at 10:15 a.m. Casual each month. Dessert will be included. starring Howard Cohen, Ralph Burns,
a support group to share you and this engaging and spiritual Shabbat dress is appropriate, and everyone is There is no charge for this event. Call John Puccio, Rabbi Je Schnitzler,
your children’s challenges, struggles experience at 6:30 p.m. at Main Line welcome. For more information, call the o ce for reservations at 215-677- Rebecca Schnitzler, Rick Schlaifer,
and accomplishments? Beth Sholom Reform Temple. The service is upbeat 215-886-8000. 971 Old York Road, 1600. 9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia. Carl Sternberg, Rachel Fingles and
Congregation will hold a bimonthly and o ers contemporary music led Abington. Lewis Rosenberg. Serving munchies,
support group led by Barbara Pavelka by Ross M. Levy and the Levites. 410 Night of Jewish Learning. beverages (beer, spiked punch), soft
at 7 p.m. For questions or to RSVP Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. Inclusion Shabbat. The Kallah: Night of Jewish Learning drinks, dessert and more. Call the
email [email protected] or Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El is a partnership program between synagogue o ce for reservations. For
215-887-1342, ext. 109. 8231 Old York Musical Shabbat and is dedicating a custom-designed the Kehillah of Bux-Mont and the additional information, call 215-752-
Road, Elkins Park. Anniversaries. wheelchair-accessible Torah table Kehillah of Chester County. In 3468. 2909 Bristol Road, Bensalem.
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am generously donated by three celebration of ISRAEL70, the theme
Consent and Cookies. will welcome Shabbat at 7:30 p.m. congregants in memory of loved ones for all aspects of the Kallah, taking SUNDAY, FEB.
Repair the World, Philly FIGHT and featuring the adult choir and honoring at 9:15 a.m. The dedication service place from 6:45 to 10:30 p.m. at
Women Organized Against Rape February anniversaries. For more will be conducted by Rabbi Charles Ursinus College, will be Israel-centric. Parade and Carnival.
invite you to a social justice Purim, information, call 215-886-8000. 971 Sherman. A luncheon to celebrate The keynote speaker will be the Get those costumes ready. Join Old York
focusing on the topic of consent. Old York Road, Abington. the occasion will follow. For more Honorable Dani Dayan, consul general Road Temple-Beth Am in a good old-
There will be many di erent activities information, contact inclusion@ of Israel to our region. There will be fashioned Purim celebration for kids and
and speakers, including a hands-on Puppets B’nai Mitzvah MBIEE.org or the o ce at 215-635- learning sessions led by local rabbis, adults of all ages. Games, storytelling,
volunteering project. There will also Shabbat. 1505. 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. cantors and scholars. A reception will costume parade, face painting, hot dogs
be a cookie/hamantaschen swap. Feel Thirteen years ago, Rabbi Lance J. feature delicious Israeli food prepared and snacks, prizes, fun and much more.
free to bring either hamantaschen or Sussman created the KI Puppets to Tot Shabbat. by A la Karte Kosher Catering, an Feel free to invite family and friends.
any other type of tasty cookie to join teach the children of the KI preschool. Join us at Congregations of Shaare Israeli wine tasting with Jay M. Caplan Please bring a new box of pasta with
in the cookie swap. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Join us at 8 p.m. as Torah Turtle, Shira Shamayim at 6:30 p.m. for our and musical entertainment by Cantor you to use as a “grogger” (shaker) as
at Repair the World Philadelphia. Visit Salamander and Bracha Bear become Tot Shabbat service. Celebrate the Stephen Freedman of Temple Sinai.
werepair.org for more information. B’nai Mitzvah at Reform Congregation upcoming holiday of Purim. Learn 601 E. Main St., Collegeville. See Calendar, Page 38
4029 Market St., Philadelphia. Keneseth Israel. Joining us will be
Paul Suchow, the music composer
Pop-up Gallery and Sale. who wrote KI Puppet Songs. For more
Join Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El information, call 215-887-8700. 8339
for a four-day pop-up art gallery Old York Road, Elkins Park.
and sale. Opening night begins with
champagne and dessert. Gallery SATURDAY, FEB.
open from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and Feb.
23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 24 join Torah, Bagels, Co ee.
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Calendar Boomers Brunch. SUNDAY, FEB. 25 Sam Kitner via noabaum.com
Calling all boomers for the best
Continued from Page 37 mitzvah brunch of the winter at Storyteller Performance.
Kaiserman JCC at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy Israeli storyteller Noa Baum began a heartfelt
we tell the story of Purim. For more a bagel and schmear while we work
information, call 215-886-8000. 971 Old together on a mitzvah project to help dialogue with a Palestinian woman while
York Road, Abington. homeless members of our community. living in the United States. She weaves
We’ll be recycling supermarket together their memories, and their
Purim Carnival. shopping bags to make plastic yarn, mothers’ stories, to create
Join Congregations of Shaare which we will weave into waterproof a moving testimony that
Shamayim at KleinLife for our annual blankets. Help people while you illuminates the complex
Purim carnival. This year, we will be schmooze and nosh. Call 610-896- and contradictory history
in partnership with JCOR, KleinLife, 7770 for more information. 45 and emotions surrounding
Rhawnhurst NORC, Temple Beth Ami, Haverford Road, Wynnewood. Jerusalem, for Israelis
Temple Menorah, B’nai Chaim Social and Palestinians alike,
Club, Association of Jewish Holocaust Community Carnival. showing us all the power
Survivors and Jewish Family and Join Kaiserman JCC for one of the of sharing our own
Children’s Service. The fun begins at largest Purim carnivals on the Main narratives. Sponsored
10 a.m. There will be games, arts and Line. This event is great for children by Gratz College and the
crafts, moon bounce, face painting, ages 2-12. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $12 Cheltenham Area Multifaith
food, prizes, etc. Come one, come children (adults free). Fun inflatables, Council. $10. Performance
all. Call the office for ticket sales at Purim games and prizes, music begins at Gratz College
215-677-1600. 10100 Jamison Ave., and crafts, kosher lunch options at 4 p.m. RSVP required to:
Philadelphia. from Nana’s Kitchen, face painting, [email protected] or call
costume parade, hamantaschen, 215-635-7300, ext. 168. 7605
Early Childhood Celebration. sensory-friendly room with activities Old York Road, Melrose Park.
This will be the sixth year that the Early and games available all day. For more
Childhood Program has sponsored info, visit phillyjcc.com/purim. 45 Enjoy dancing, photo booth fun, games, 1 to 3 p.m. in Family Hall. We’ll make entertainment, food and pampering
this wonderful holiday celebration Haverford Road, Wynnewood. prizes, food and more. Come dressed in Purim packages to be delivered to for women. Special surprise celebrity
at Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel a costume if you’d like. RSVP to Rivka senior citizens. We’ll also have craft guest appearance. Cost is $20 in
featuring games, face painting, a moon Purim Carnival. Goldman 267-256-2250 or rgoldman@ projects and games in a quiet setting. advance. At the door it’s $25 for THZ
bounce, prizes, raffles and food. We Join the JQuest Purim carnival at jfcsphilly.org. Barbara and Harvey Your family is welcome to enjoy the Sisterhood members, $30 for non-
will come together in the sanctuary at Reform Congregation Keneseth Brodsky Enrichment Center at JFCS, 345 whole carnival. $12 per child, adults members. Call 609-267-0660 for more
10 a.m., where we will read the Purim Israel. 11:15 a.m. preschool admission; Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd. free. 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood. info. 255 High St., Mount Holly, N.J.
story as a community. Following the noon to 1:30 p.m. regular admission.
Megillah experience, we will have fun Pre-purchase a $10 all play wristband Purim Mitzvah Day. Vashti’s Banquet. Interfaith Discussion.
at the Purim carnival. Please bring a available by Feb. 22 at jquest.org/ Join WCI and jkidphilly at the Join Temple Har Zion Sisterhood’s Head to Grace Point Church at 4 p.m.
noisy, boxed non-perishable food item register. $15 wristband available at Kaiserman JCC’s Purim carnival from annual event and afternoon of for “Love Thy Neighbor Like Yourself,”
to use as your grogger. We will donate the door. Food will be available to
these food items to a local food bank. buy throughout the carnival. Teen
300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia. and adult volunteers needed. Sign
up at jquest.org/register. For more
Understanding information, call 215-887-8700. 8339
Gerrymandering. Old York Road, Elkins Park.
Congregation Or Shalom Men’s Club
will explore gerrymandering at 10 Purim Carnival.
a.m. Chuck Yeiser, a small business Join jkidphilly at Kesher Israel’s Purim
owner in Phoenixville, will explain carnival for lots of games, spin art,
Pennsylvania’s redistricting process, face painting, arts and crafts, music,
demonstrate how it undermines food and more. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
democracy and offer a solution to the $7/person (in advance); $9/person
problem. Open to the public, there at the door. Entrance fee covers
will be a Q&A, discussion and action lunch (pizza and snacks) games
items courtesy of Fair Districts PA, and prizes. For more information,
a nonpartisan coalition of citizens contact Robyn Cohen at rcohen@
and organizations seeking to reform jewishlearningventure.org. 1000
Pennsylvania redistricting rules by Pottstown Pike, West Chester.
taking the process out of the hands of
party leaders and putting it into the In-Joy Purim Party.
hands of an impartial, transparent and Join Jewish Family and Children’s
accountable citizens’ commission. Call Service’s People Living With Disabilities
610-644-9086 for more information. program for a Purim party at 1 p.m.
835 Darby Paoli Road, Berwyn.

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a discussion led by Pastor Dave Wolf the social action programs of the Lunch and Learn: Monuments Full reading of Megillat Esther at tops all offers for your
of Grace Point Church, Rabbi Aaron synagogue. Call 215-886-8000 for and Moore. 8:30 p.m. Call 215-635-6611 for more diamonds & jewelry.
Gaber of Congregation Brothers more information. 971 Old York Road, Paul Finkelman, president of Gratz information. 7763 Old York Road,
of Israel and Khaja Kaleemuddin, Abington. College, was the chief expert witness Elkins Park. We can pay more because
president of the U.S. chapter of in the lawsuit over the famous we know the true value.
Center for Peace and Spirituality Mahjong Game. Alabama Ten Commandments Shushan’s Got Talent. Immediate cash for one
International. Call 215-579-2200 for Join the members of Melrose B’nai Monument put up by Roy Moore, who Ohev Shalom of Bucks County will piece or an entire
more information. 592 Washington Israel Emanu-El Sisterhood every was then chief justice of Alabama. host a Purim talent competition called collection.
Crossing Road, Newtown. Monday at 7 p.m. for a friendly game. At noon, Finkelman will talk about “Shushan’s Got Talent” from 6 to
Everyone is invited. Call 215-635-1505 the case, about Judge Moore, and 8 p.m. The talent show will feature 201 Old York Road • Jenkintown, PA
MONDAY, FEB. 26 for questions. 8339 Old York Road, about why monuments to the Ten extremely talented congregants with
Elkins Park. Commandments are a bad idea for local judges. The celebration features (215) 885-7070
History of the Zionist Idea. anyone who takes religion seriously, complimentary dinner and activities:
Zionism was officially launched in TUESDAY, FEB. 27 and why they are a particular threat to pre-Purim feast Shushan style from Open Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
the late 19th century in response Jews. Includes kosher lunch. For more 6 to 8 p.m., and the Megillah reading 10am - 4:30pm
to the rising tide of anti-Semitism Lunch and Learn Noontime information, call 215-635-7300, ext. with the talent competition at 7 p.m.
in Europe. The movement aimed Torah. 155, or email [email protected]. $20. Enjoy complimentary hamantaschen, Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
not only at reinventing Jewish Discussion of the parsha of the week. 7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park. an art station for the children after
identity but at providing a haven This session will be led by Rabbi Joel dinner, and a selfie station. The will host a drop-in mahjong game
from persecution for the Jews of Seltzer at noon at BDO USA, LLP. All Lunch and Learn event is free; guests are welcome to every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bring
Europe. This Golden Slipper on are welcome. 1801 Market St., 17th Noontime Torah. become sponsors. Sponsor RSVPs your cards. Mahjong sets and
the Main Line course will examine floor, Philadelphia. Discussion of the parsha of the week. required. Call 215-322-9595 for more cards will be for sale. Call 215-
the origins of modern Jewish This session will be led by Rabbi Gary information. 944 Second Street Pike, 886-8000. 971 Old York Road,
nationalism in the 19th century, Lunch and Learn Noontime Charlestein at 12:30 p.m. at Offices Richboro. Abington.
its growth in the 20th amid the Torah. of Premier Dental Products Co. All
carnage of World War I and II, and Discussion of the parsha of the week are welcome. 1710 Romano Drive, A Troll’s Purim. THURSDAY, MARCH 1
its survival in the post-war world. in Elkins Park. Rabbi Robert Alpert Norristown. Shake your groggers and feel united.
Also covered will be the emergence will lead the group at noon. All are Join Reform Congregation Keneseth Morning Megillah Reading.
of Israel as the elimination of welcome. Congregation Adath Purim Celebration. Israel for Megillah Reading: A Join the Temple Beth Zion-Beth
Zionist aspiration and the rise of Jeshurun Library, 7763 Old York Road, Congregation Mikveh Israel Troll’s Purim at 6:30 p.m. For more Israel community for a megillah
contemporary anti-Zionism, which Elkins Park. Association invites you to attend information, call 215-887-8700. 8339 reading in the chapel at 8:30
seeks to challenge the existence of the annual Purim celebration. The Old York Road, Elkins Park. a.m. Please bring a noisy, boxed
the Jewish state. 11:15 a.m. at Adath Lunch with the Rabbi. festivities begin with services at 5:15 non-perishable food item to use
Israel. $60. 250 N. Highland Ave., Bring a brown bag lunch and Main p.m. for Minha, 6 p.m. for Arbit. The Megillah Reading. as your grogger. We will donate
Merion Station. Line Reform Temple’s Rabbi David children will be treated to a fun-filled Join Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El these food items to a local food
Straus will serve up an interesting puppet show starting at 5:45 until for its annual Purim celebration at bank. 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia.
Book Club. conversation. Hosted by Steven 6:15 p.m. The reading of the Megillah 6:45 p.m. Maariv, megillah reading
The Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El Handleman at Parkview Towers. (This will start at 6:15 p.m. and the Purim and Berson Purim spiel. Entertainment Adult Education: Maimonides
Sisterhood Sylvia C. Cohen Book Club is the building adjacent to, and to the party will begin at 7 p.m. Be prepared following services by Bruce Fagen. Cafe.
will meet in the boardroom at 2 p.m. right of the Valley Forge Radisson for an evening of delicious food, fun Pizza and ice cream Purim party. Free Join Rabbi Stacy Rigler at Reform
Snow date March 5. 8339 Old York and Casino.) RSVP to Handleman at games, dazzling raffles and prizes for and open to the entire community. Congregation Keneseth Israel at
Road, Elkins Park. [email protected]. 1150 First the best costume. The cost is $12 per Sponsored in part by Jean Lisman on 11:30 a.m. $10 per class if not an adult
Ave., Suite 450, King of Prussia. person; $36 per family. Please call the occasion of the second yahrzeit ed member. For more information, call
Souper Bowl Monday. the synagogue office, 215-922-5446, of Lewis Lisman B’M. 8339 Old York 215-887-8700. 8339 Old York Road,
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 for more information and to make Road, Elkins Park. Elkins Park.
celebrates the Philadelphia Eagles’ your reservations. 44 N. Fourth St.,
Super Bowl win with a special event Adult Education Class: Philadelphia. Support Group. Purim Party.
with Merrill Reese. At 7 p.m., he Movements in Judaism. Congregation Beth Or offers a The Gershman Y’s 80s-themed
will talk about this history-making Using original sources, historical Purim Festivities. support group for divorced women Purim party is back and is flipping
season. This event is open to the portraits and liturgical selections, Congregation Adath Jeshurun to meet and discuss common issues to the upside down. Taking
public. The evening’s special program this Golden Slipper on the Main and Beth Sholom Congregation and solutions to problems they are inspiration from the current hit
begins with a “Souper Bowl” Line course will explore the will celebrate Purim together at AJ. facing. All are welcome to participate Stranger Things, DJ Robert Drake
dinner, a competition among local origins, philosophies, similarities Don’t forget to come in costume. as needed. The group meets once a returns to MC our “Snow Ball” and
establishments representing a variety and differences among Jewish AJ’s Hazzan Howard K. Glantz has month, typically the last Wednesday turn our party up to an “Eleven.”
of cuisines. Celebrity judges including streams of Orthodox, Conservative, authored a brilliant spiel “Purim on of the month at 7 p.m. Contact Come dressed in your Purim best
The Philadelphia Inquirer food writer Reform, Reconstructionist and other 52nd Street” based on the music of David Green at [email protected] and compete for prizes, sip on
Michael Klein. Everyone attending movements. Contemporary writings Billy Joel. Starts at 5:30 p.m. with a or 215-646-5806, ext. 218 for more some Snow Ball punch and snack on
will vote for the best soups in various and studies of Jewish life will be tot program; minhah at 5:45 p.m., information or to sign up. 239 Welsh traditional hamantaschen. Tickets
categories. All-you-can-eat soup and presented. Starts at 10 a.m. at Adath a family megillah service at 6 p.m. Road, Maple Glen. and registration at gershmany.org
hoagies will be served. $20/adult; Israel. $60. Call 610-359-8632 for including Purim spiel followed by a or call 215-545-4400. 401 S. Broad
$10/child 12 and under. Proceeds will more information. 250 N. Highland traditional megillah reading at 6:45 Mahjong Game. St., Philadelphia. l
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Home Health Care-13 yrs Estate of HARTSFIELD, T. MILLI- ESTATE OF ELEANOR M. RHORER ESTATE OF JOAN C. HEIM a/k/a Estate of Lucy Rita Bianco aka Lucy ESTATE OF MARY ROSE ESTATE OF MICHELLE A. ATWELL,
exp., excellent references, CENT a/k/a ELEANOR RHORER, DE- JOAN HEIM, DECEASED. Bianco GRUMBACHER a/k/a MARY ROSE also known as MICHELLE ATWELL,
own car, hours negotiable LETTERS ADMINISTRATION on the CEASED. Late of Philadelphia, PA Bianco, Lucy Rita aka Bianco, Lucy HOWARD, DECEASED. DECEASED.
215-617-7325 above estate have been granted to Late of Philadelphia LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the late of Philadelphia, PA. Salvatore Late of Philadelphia Late of the Township of Abington,
the undersigned, who bequest all LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to Cantillo and Albert Marchetti, Jr., LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the Montgomery County, PA
HOUSEKEEPING/ COMPANION persons having claims or demands above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all c/o Paul J. Perpiglia, Esq., Per- above Estate have been granted to LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on
Excellent References; Very Friendly against the estate of the decedent the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands piglia & Assocs., 1332 Jackson St., the undersigned, who request all the above Estate have been gran-
and Conscientious; 15 years exp. to make known the same, and all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent Philadelphia, PA 19148, Executors. persons having claims or demands ted to the undersigned, who re-
persons indebted to the decedent against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all Paul J. Perpiglia, Esq. against the estate of the decedent quest all persons having claims or
Flexible Hours to make payment without delay, to to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent Perpiglia & Assocs. to make known the same and all demands against the estate of the
415-900-6063 ERIC M. HARTSFIELD AND MARK persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to 1332 Jackson St. persons indebted to the decedent decedent to make known the same
Lady seeks position as com- G. HARSTFIELD, Administrators, to make payment without delay to ROBERT J. HEIM, EXECUTOR, c/o Philadelphia, PA 19148 to make payment without delay to and all persons indebted to the de-
panion. References avail. c/o Samuel Ben-Samuel, Esquire, VALERIE RHORER, EXECUTRIX, Thomas M. Thistle, III, Esq., 230 S. ESTATE OF MARGARET M. MAR- LLOYD CHARLES PERLMUTTER cedent to make payment without
267-319-3584 273 Montgomery Ave., Ste. 201 c/o Jay E. Kivitz, Esq., 7901 Ogontz Broad St., Ste. 601, Philadelphia, HOEFER, DECEASED. and MARGARET HOWARD WAT- delay to LENA ATWELL, ADMINIS-
EXPERIENCED CNA for sick/elderly, Bala Cynwyd PA 19004; Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19150, PA 19102, Late of Philadelphia SON, EXECUTORS, c/o Rebecca TRATRIX, c/o Howard M. Soloman,
loving and caring, own car, live Samuel Ben-Samuel, Attorney Or to her Attorney: Or to his Attorney: LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the Rosenberger Smolen, Esq., One Esq., 1760 Market St., Ste. 601,
in.out, Good refs 215-485-7460 273 Montgomery Ave., Ste. 201 JAY E. KIVITZ THOMAS M. THISTLE, III above Estate have been granted to Bala Plaza, Ste. 623, Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia, PA 19103,
TWO EXPERIENCED Bala Cynwyd PA 19004; KIVITZ & KIVITZ, P.C. THE THISTLE LAW FIRM the undersigned, who request all PA 19004, Or to her Attorney:
CAPABLE & RELIABLE ESTATE OF ADELE P. BOYD 7901 Ogontz Ave. 230 S. Broad St., Ste. 601 persons having claims or demands Or to their Attorney: HOWARD M. SOLOMAN
CAREGIVERS Late of Montgomery County, Phil- Philadelphia, PA 19150 Philadelphia, PA 19102 against the estate of the decedent REBECCA ROSENBERGER 1760 Market St., Ste. 601
4-24 Hr Availability adelphia, PA. ESTATE OF FRANCES M. ESTATE OF KAREEM MARABLE, to make known the same and all SMOLEN Philadelphia, PA 19103
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the MITCHELL, DECEASED. DECEASED. persons indebted to the decedent BALA LAW GROUP, LLC ESTATE OF NINA KALESKA,
Exc Refs above estate have been granted to Late of Philadelphia Late of Philadelphia to make payment without delay to One Bala Plaza, Ste. 623 DECEASED.
215-281-8961 the undersigned, who request all LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on KEVIN M. GIBSON, EXECUTOR, c/o Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Late of the Township of Lower
persons having claims or demands above Estate have been granted to the above Estate have been gran- John F. Walsh, Esq., 653 Skippack ESTATE OF MICHAEL F. GAUGHAN, Merion, Montgomery County, PA
ESTATE NOTICES against the estate of the decedent the undersigned, who request all ted to the undersigned, who re- Pike, Ste. 317, P.O. Box 445, Blue Deceased LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the
Estate of CHEW, SCOTT MAR- to make known the same and all persons having claims or demands quest all persons having claims or Bell, PA 19422-0702, Late of Montgomery County, above Estate have been granted to
GARET person indebted to the decedent to against the estate of the decedent demands against the estate of the Or to his Attorney: Pennsylvania LETTERS OF ADMIN- the undersigned, who request all
LETTERS ADMINISTRATION on the make payment, without delay to: to make known the same and all decedent to make known the same JOHN F. WALSH ISTRATION on the above Estate persons having claims or demands
above estate have been granted to DELLA J. MICAH, EXECUTOR, care persons indebted to the decedent and all persons indebted to the de- 653 Skippack Pike, Ste. 317 have been granted to the under- against the estate of the decedent
the undersigned, who bequest all of Allen M. Mandelbaum, Esq., Ply- to make payment without delay to cedent to make payment without P.O. Box 445 signed, who request all persons to make known the same and all
persons having claims or demands mouth Greene Office Campus, 1000 STEVEN MITCHELL and DIANA delay to Gregory Alexander, Admin- Blue Bell, PA 19422-0702 having claims or demands against persons indebted to the decedent
against the estate of the decedent Germantown Pike, Suite D-3, Ply- SANTORO, ADMINISTRATORS, c/o istrator – DBN, 1608 Walnut St., ESTATE OF MARIE FEDERICI, DE- the estate of the decedent to make to make payment without delay to
to make known the same, and all mouth Meeting, PA 19462-2484 David A. Applebaum, Esq., 101 Ste. 900, Philadelphia, PA 19103, CEASED. known the same and all persons in- EDWARD H. HARRIS, EXECUTOR,
persons indebted to the decedent ESTATE of Annette Beatrice Keller, Greenwood Ave., 5th Fl., Jenkin- Or to his Attorney: Late of Philadelphia debted to the decedent to make c/o James M. Orman, Esq., 1600
to make payment without delay, to DECEASED town, PA 19046, NEAL G. WILEY LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the payment without delay to Michael Market St., Ste. 3305, Philadelphia,
PATRICE J. EVE, Administrator, c/o Late of Bucks County Or to their Attorney: ALEXANDER & PELLI, LLC above Estate have been granted to P. Gaughan and Michele Lizzi Ad- PA 19103,
Samuel Ben-Samuel, Esquire, 273 LETTERS TESTAMENTARY/ADMIN- DAVID A. APPLEBAUM 1608 Walnut St., Ste. 900 the undersigned, who request all ministrators c/o Michael E. Eisen- Or to his Attorney:
Montgomery Ave., Ste. 201 Bala ISTRATION on the above Estate FRIEDMAN SCHUMAN Philadelphia, PA 19103 persons having claims or demands berg, Esquire 2935 Byberry Road, JAMES M. ORMAN
Cynwyd PA 19004; have been granted to the under- 101 Greenwood Ave., 5th Fl. Estate of Lillian Reba Geboff aka against the estate of the decedent Suite 107 Hatboro, PA 19040 Or to 1600 Market St., Ste. 3305
Samuel Ben-Samuel, Attorney signed, who request all persons Jenkintown, PA 19046 Lillian R. Geboff, Deceased to make known the same and all Attorney: Philadelphia, PA 19103
273 Montgomery Ave., Ste. 201 having claims or demands against ESTATE OF FRANK NOLL KIESER, Late of Warminster, PA. persons indebted to the decedent Michael E. Eisenberg, Esquire ESTATE OF VLADIMIR KOGAN, DE-
Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 the estate of the decedent to make JR., DECEASED. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY to make payment without delay to 2935 Byberry Road, Suite 107 CEASED
known the same and all persons in- Late of Philadelphia on the above estate have been JOSEPH STRAZZIERE, EXECUTOR, Hatboro, PA 19040 Late of Philadelphia
facebook.com/jewishexponent debted to the decedent to make LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the granted to the undersigned, who c/o Harry Metka, Esq., 4802 Ne- Estate of Vera Catherine Bonetti LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the
payment without delay to Larry M. above Estate have been granted to bequest all persons having claims shaminy Blvd., Ste. 9, Bensalem, Bonetti, Vera Catherine late of Phil- above Estate have been granted to
Follow us on Keller, EXECUTOR, c/o Larry M. the undersigned, who request all or demands against the estate of PA 19020, adelphia, PA. Mark Bonetti, c/o the undersigned, who request all
Keller, 1365 Knox Drive, Yardley, persons having claims or demands the decedent to make known the Or to his Attorney: Paul J. Perpiglia, Esq., Perpiglia & persons having claims or demands
@jewishexponent PA 19067. against the estate of the decedent same, and all persons indebted to HARRY METKA Assocs., 1332 Jackson St., Phil- against the estate of the decedent
Estate of Anthony Callender to make known the same and all the decedent to make payment 4802 Neshaminy Blvd., Ste. 9 adelphia, PA 19148. to make known the same and all
Callender, Anthony late of Phil- persons indebted to the decedent without delay, to Eric S. Geboff and Bensalem, PA 19020 Paul J. Perpiglia, Esq. persons indebted to the decedent
adelphia, PA. Valary Callender, c/o to make payment without delay to Sharon A. Rothberg, Executors, c/o Perpiglia & Assocs. to make payment without delay to
Earl Stamm, attorney-in-fact, 209 John C. Flounders, Executor, 423 Gary A. Zlotnick, Esq., Zarwin To place an 1332 Jackson St. Ludmila Serbulov, Executrix, 11225
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ELDER LAW AND JEFFREY HORROW BERGER COBRIN KLINE
ESTATE PLANNING
Personalized Tax Preparation Hilda "Honey" Berger, Feb 18, 2018. For Leonard Cobrin, a retired Philadelphia Re- Janet Kline (nee Israel) of Boca Raton, Fl. 97
Wills Trusts and Accounting For Individuals more than forty years she was employed at altor, passed away today at the age of 98. He passed away January 24, 2018 Loving wife of
Powers of Attorney National Publishing company. She is sur- was born at home on January 20, 1920 in the the late Joseph Q. Kline, Janet & Joe raised
and Businesses. vived by loving relatives. Graveside services Strawberry Mansion neighborhood of Phil- their family in Melrose Park, PA. Adored
Living Wills were held at Roosevelt Memorial Park on adelphia, PA. The youngest of four children, mother of Lewis (Ina) Kline, Susan (Marc
Probate Estates 610-828-7060 Feb. 20, 2018. Contributions in her memory he moved with his family to Wynnefield two Goldstein) Kline and Ira (Kathy) Kline. Cher-
Protect assets from nursing home may be made to Deborah Hospital. years later. Mr. Cobrin would go on to live in ished grandmother of Betsy (Joseph) Mar-
LARRY SCOTT AUERBACH, ESQ. SJHorrow.com that neighborhood for the majority of his life, tellucci, Jamie (Michael) Greene, Michael
CERTIFIED ELDER LAW ATTORNEY [email protected] JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS with the exception of a three-year period (Christine) Goldstein, Emily Kline, and Mal-
CPA-PFS, J.D., LL.M.,MBA spent serving his country overseas. He atten- lory (Darren) Duggan, and great grandmoth-
1000 Easton Road FINANCIAL SERVICES BERNSTEIN ded Overbrook High School and in 1942 er of four. Beloved sister of P. Joyce Eisen-
Abington, PA 19001 entered the Army Reserve. Mr. Cobrin berg and the late Jack Israel. Janet and
For consultation call GET BETTER FINANCING Charlotte Bernstein, on February 16, 2018. shipped out the following year and was sta- Joseph were among the founding members
215-517-5566 or The former Charlotte Steinberg, wife of Stan- tioned in Saipan in the Pacific theater for the of Congregation Beth Or, Philadelphia. Janet
1-877-987-8788 Toll Free * Investment Real Estate ley Bernstein. Mother of Joel Bernstein, De- duration of World War II. Upon his exit from and Joseph were also extremely active mem-
Website: www.Lsauerbach.com * Commercial Mortgages borah Bernstein (Arne Abramowitz), Stephen the service in 1946, he worked for his bers of Temple Beth El, in Boca Raton, Fla.
* Construction Loans (Gayle) Bernstein, David (Annika) Bernstein father's real estate company, Benjamin Funeral services were held January 26, 2018
Robert J. Stern, Esquire * Bridge Financing and Sarah Lesser Avins. Grandmother of 12. Cobrin & Company. Later that year, he be- at Temple Beth El, Boca Raton, Fla. Contribu-
* Business Loans Contributions in her memory may be made to came president of the business, which he tions may be made to Temple Beth El 333
Proudly announces the opening of a * Business Plans Hebrew Home at Riverdale, 5901 Palisade would lead until its sale in 1992. He stayed SW 4th Ave. Boca Raton, Fla. 33432 561-
new office for the practice of law at: * Due Diligence Ave., Bronx, NY 10471, or to United Jewish on as a consultant util his retirement in 2008. 391-8900 / www.tbeboca.org or VITAS Com-
* Good Advice Appeal Federation New York, 130 E. 59th St., In his 60 years in the business, he was munity Hospice Services of Palm Beach Fl.
Robert J. Stern Law, LLC New York, NY 10022. known as a staunch advocate of equal oppor- 1901 S. Congress Ave. Boynton Beach, Fl.
Two Bala Plaza, Suite 300 CALL EVAN SEGAL AT tunity housing. One of his proudest accom- 33426 www.vitas.com/hospice
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 215-704-2080 GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S plishments as a Realtor was his role in help-
Phone: (610) 660-7721 RAPHAEL-SACKS ing to create a relationship between the KRONISH FUNERAL SERVICES
[email protected] Pennsylvania real estate industry and the
Fax: (610) 667-8174 www.segalfinancial.com A Community Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Human Rela- REDELHEIM
Email: [email protected] See recent success stories on our Remembers tions Commissions. In addition to his term as
the president of the Greater Philadelphia As- Dr. Paul S Redelheim died at his home in
www.robertjsternlaw.com Facebook page Monthly archives of sociation of Realtors in 1969, he also served Nashville, TN on February 7, 2018 from com-
• Administration of Trusts & Estates Jewish Exponent Death Notices on the executive board of the Pennsylvania plications of Parkinson’s Disease. He was a
• Wills, Trusts, & Personal Planning TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD Association of Realtors.He is remembered as proud member of the 220 class at Central
• Nonprofit & Religious Organizations CALL 215.832.0749 are available online. a patron the arts with a special fondness for High School. He is survived by his mother
• Private Foundations • Real Estate musical theater. Mr. Cobrin is survived by his Phyliss, of North Wales,Pa, his wife Carol,son
www.JewishExponent.com son Jeffrey and his partner of 32 years, Son- Seth, daughter Alison, step children Molly &
•Tax-Exempt Organizations dra "Sandy" Gittis, as well as her three daugh- Rob, & brothers David (Joan) of Delray
• Corporations ters, three son-in-laws and seven grandchil- Beach, Fla and Daniel (Nora), of Ventnor, NJ.
Author of dren. There will be a memorial held at a later He was predeceased by his father Phillip and
time. brother Jonathan. Contributions in his
Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Law, memory may be made to Peterson for Par-
2nd Edition (2017) FOX kinson's Foundation www.petersonforparkin-
son.org
Honorable Jon D. Fox, February 11, 2018, of
Abington. Husband of Judithanne "Judi" (nee RESNICK
Wilbert); father of William Fox; brother of
Lawrence J. (Paulette) Fox and Caren J. Fox Bernard Resnick, age 91, died on February
(Paul) Fires. Relatives and friends invited to 17, 2018. He was a retired salesman who
Services Tues., 1 P.M., Cong. Adath Jeshur- resided in Hatboro, PA. Beloved husband of
un, Old York and Ashbourne Roads, Elkins Thelma “Temmie” (nee Brooks). Devoted
Park. Int. Roosevelt Memorial Park. Contribu- father of Debra (Norman) Marcus, Ellen (Ken-
tions in his memory may be made to Americ- neth) Blumenfeld, and the late Marci Resnick
an Cancer Society, Cong. Adath Jershurun, or (Steve Jones). Dear brother of Doris Haiken.
a charity of the donor's choice. Loving grandfather of Jonathan (Arietta) Mar-
cus, Andrew Marcus, David Jones, Daniel
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS (Caitlin) Jones, Zachary Blumenfeld, Eric
Blumenfeld, and Jessie Blumenfeld. Loving
GARBER great grandfather of Henry, Simone, and Ap-
pollonia. Contributions in his memory may be
Jay Allen Garber, age 78, of Cherry Hill, NJ, made to the Jewish War Veterans of the USA,
died January 20, 2018. Adored and beloved 1811 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009.
husband of Anita (nee Berkowitz) for 56
years. Jay graduated Overbrook High School GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
in Wynnefield and the Philadelphia College of RAPHAEL-SACKS
Pharmacy and Sciences. He was a devoted
father to Mitchell (Andrea), Scott (Kara) and A
Melissa Landay (Ted). Brother of Sol Garber, COMMUNITY
Herb Garber and the late Irwin Garber. Lov- REMEMBERS
ing, generous grandfather (Zayd) to Seth, An-
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owned Ashton Pharmacy for over 30 years.
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He was an active member and former Presid-
ent of Haym Salomon Lodge of Brith Sholom.
Jay was a member of Temple Beth Sholom in
Cherry Hill, NJ. After he retired he enjoyed
golfing and bowling and continued to give
medical advice. He will be missed by his lov-
ing family and friends. Contributions may be
made in Jay's name to Run and Walk 4 Fam-
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DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES MEMORIALS  

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If you were to look up Gerry Rudman’s name Marlye C. Schiffrin passed away Feb 14, 2018 MATTHEW DAVID ADLER No clean-out fee. Just remove your mementoes.
in the dictionary, you would see the follow- at the age of 96 years. Beloved wife of the In Memoriam YOU choose: Settle this week, this month or anytime.
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sweet confidence with a takes no prisoners dren, Deborah and Herbert. She is survived Born: 6/15/1970, Philadelphia, PA One call, one brief visit to the house and you're 100% done.
attitude and doing for others before doing for by three grandchildren, Jesse Schiffrin, Dav- Died: 2/18/2011, Seattle, WA
herself. Gerry was born in Philadelphia in id Scavo-Schiffrin and Laura Scavo-Schiffrin Please call 215-­‐515-­‐0499. Ask for Jonathan or Rachel.
1933. She would have been 85 this April 8th. and two great grandchildren, Natalie and Dear Matt: On this the 7th anniversary of
Until she was a teenager she lived with her 2 Charlotte Schiffrin. Marlye was active in your passing, we miss you more than ever.
younger sisters, Mona Brassloff and Kay Kar- many Jewish organizations in her native Phil-
mon, above her father’s pharmacy. She was a adelphia and later in Margate, New Jersey. You meant so much to so many people,
second mother to Kay and Mona, as her par- We all miss her warm, loving and thoughtful your family, your firm, DLA Piper, and your
ents worked 6 days a week in the store be- nature; as she made friends easily and
low. As a teenager, Gerry lived near her cous- brought a sense of humor to the gathering. friends around the world.
ins and extended family when they moved The family asks that contributions in Marlye’s We still look for you in Rainbows.
from the house above the pharmacy. She memory may be made to the charity of the
learned Yiddish, so she could converse with donor’s choice. Jenn, Jake and Zoe in Seattle
her grandparents who came to Philadelphia Marc, Varusha and Olivia in Havertown
from Russia, because she wanted a relation- ROTH-GOLDSTEINS' MEMORIAL CHAPEL
ship with them. Gerry met her husband Steve Mom and Dad in Havertown
Rudman at Temple University. She gradu- SHAPIRO www.intheforefront.org/about/mattadler
ated with her Bachelors degree the same day
Steve got his law degree. Gerry studied edu- Diane Shapiro (nee Gornstein) on February
cation and loved teaching. They married in 14, 2018. Wife of Dr. Allen; mother of Dr. Bri-
1956 and had Dana (Keller) in 1961 and Ey- an Shapiro (Christine Shur), Dr. Ellen
die Rudman in 1963. Gerry was always a (Joseph) Esposito and Cantor Jaime (Luke)
“community volunteer”. After retiring from Murley; grandmother of Richard Shur, Soph-
teaching, she assumed many roles in her ie Shapiro, Justin and Blasia Esposito,
synagogue Adath Jeshurun (AJ). At 76, she Cooper, Noa and Darwin Murley. Contribu-
started a catering business at AJ with other tions in her memory may be made to Cong.
members. It was very well received and the Beth Or, 239 Welsh Rd., Maple Glen PA
congregants love it. Gerry was also a docent 19002.
at the National Museum of American Jewish
History in Philadelphia. Gerry had many pas- GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
sions in her life. Adath Jeshurun Synagogue RAPHAEL-SACKS
was one of them, but her number one pas-
sion was her family. During these last few SOLTOFF
months, after suffering a stroke on Septem-
ber 12th, Gerry showed her daughters and Paul Soltoff, Feb. 17, 2018, of Cherry Hill, NJ.
her 4 beautiful granddaughters (Emily and Beloved husband and soul mate to Sandy
Sophie Levin, Lilly and Sasha Keller) how to (Linsky) for 60 yrs. Loving and proud father
be strong, no matter what lies in the path of Brad and Liz Soltoff and Ilyse and Jonath-
ahead. This is a life lesson that they will carry an Shapiro; adoring grandpop of Marissa
with them always. Gerry was and always will Danielle Soltoff, Emma Rose and Molly
be her daughters and granddaughters’ Lauren Shapiro. Paul had a successful career
biggest role model. She was force in their of over 50 yrs. in the men's clothing busi-
lives. Gerry passed away on February 5th ness, he enjoyed cruises with Sandy, movies,
after complications from a stroke. Her hus- dining out and "Law and Order". Most of all
band Stephen D. Rudman predeceased her. he was happiest surrounded by his beautiful
Gerry is survived by her daughters Dana loving family. He will be mourned and missed
Keller (Jonathan) and Eydie Rudman eternally. Relatives and friends were invited
(Howard Levin) and 4 granddaughters, Lilly to Services Monday 12:30 P.M. Joseph Lev-
and Sasha Keller and Emily and Sophie Levin. ine and Sons Memorial Chapels (West), 2811
She is also survived by her 2 sisters Kay Kar- West Chester Pike, Broomall PA. Int. at Mt.
mon (Robert) and Mona Brassloff (Michael) Sharon Cem. Please make any contributions
and many nieces and nephews. Donations in to your favorite charity
Gerry’s memory can be made to Adath Je-
shurun Synagogue or the National Museum JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
of American Jewish History in Philadelphia.
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ENGAGEMENT

POSOFF-MARKOWITZ

Susan and Richard Poso of Rosemont announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda
Poso , to Michael Markowitz, son of Alisa and David Markowitz of Oceanside, N.Y.

Amanda is a graduate of Shippensburg University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in
human communication studies. She is the recreation coordinator at Dunwoody Village. Michael
is a graduate of University of New Haven where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in hos-
pitality administration/management and is a group sales specialist at Apple Vacations.

Sharing in the couple’s happiness are Amanda’s sisters Alyssa and Hayley, Michael’s brother
Charlie, Amanda’s grandmother Lillian Poso , grandfather Fillmore Evans, and Michael’s grand-
father Harry Schi man.

e couple lives in Brookhaven and is planning an August wedding.

BIRTH

HANNAH MOLLY ROTH

Rachel (née Zeehandelaar) and Jason Roth of New York City
announce the birth of their daughter, Hannah Molly Roth, on
Jan. 13.

Sharing in their happiness are Hannah’s big sister Zoe,
grandparents Mona Zeehandelaar and Ken Harris of Haver-
ford, and Laurie and Eric Roth of New Rochelle, N.Y. Joining
in welcoming the baby are uncles Dan Zeehandelaar and Kevin
Lieber and Aunt Ariel Roth. Hannah is the granddaughter of
the late David Zeehandelaar.

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Community Students from Or Tamid Religious School, a blended program between Congre-
gation Beth El-Ner Tamid in Broomall and Congregation Or Shalom in Berwyn,
NEWSMAKERS called donors to raise money on Super Sunday for the Jewish Federation of Great-
er Philadelphia. The students raised $16,334, with top fundraiser Ellie Reiner
Lori F. Reiner raising $7,000.

The Philadelphia-Israel
Chamber of Commerce
(PICC) elected Lori F.
Reiner, partner-in-charge
at EisnerAmper LLP in
Philadelphia, and Frank
K. Klemens, managing
director at DuPont Ventures
in Wilmington, Del., to its
board of directors. These two
regional leaders will fortify
the chamber’s capabilities
and outreach in developing
business, investment,
academic and commercial
ties with Israel.

Frank K. Klemens Or Tamid Religious School students

At a recent visit by Google to Perelman Jewish Day School, students had
the opportunity to participate in Google’s Augmented Reality Pioneer
Program. Gan and first-graders looked at animals who use camouflage
to mask locations; second-graders inspected dinosaurs; third-graders
explored plants and animals of the ocean floor; fourth-graders examined
forces of nature such as hurricanes, earthquakes and volcanoes; and
fifth-graders got up close with a strand of DNA and the integumentary
system of the human body.

Perelman Jewish Day School students look at an image of a hurricane.

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Justin Lebeau from Conestoga High School in Berwyn is one of the 100 award The Kalandar Family Jewish Women’s Resource Center at the Chabad at Penn,
recipients for PBS and Stand Up To Cancer’s Emperor Science Award program. founded in loving memory of Miriam Masha Dexter, hosted its inaugural event
The program is designed to empower high school students to become the next on Feb. 14. Judge Rachel Freier, the first Chasidic female judge in the U.S., spoke
generation of scientists as they explore careers in cancer research and care to a crowd of 70.
through a mentoring opportunity.

Justin Lebeau Rachel Freier

Century 21 Real Estate LLC
honored Anne Rubin, sales
associate with Century 21
Advantage Gold, with its
President’s Producer Award.
The annual award is bestowed
upon those company sales
affiliates who earn the
Century 21 Centurion award
and the Century 21 Quality
Service Pinnacle Producer
award in the same calendar
year.

Anne Rubin The audience listens to Rachel Freier.

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